VOLUME LII, NUMBER 44 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 Character Of Future Conflict Discussed in Livermore Forum By Jeff Garberson a Pentagon agency and has Presbyterian Church. tations in the Middle East , clear capable states that Find Out What's Conflict in the future remained active in national In other ways, the march where nuclear technology is chose never to have nuclear world will be fashioned by defense studies. of technology has left the available and hostilities are weapons because we prom- Happening factors as diverse as ancient In some ways, the world world far more dangerous driven by tribal loyalties and ised we would cover for Check Out Section A ethnic and religious pas- has gone “back to my grand- and uncertain, with Pakistan religious fervor more than them,” he said. A world in Review of Jekyll and sions, the increased auto- father’s lifetime” when “the and India eyeing each other by national unity, he added. which “10 nations all have Hyde The Musical ; events mation of military systems worst thing that could hap- suspiciously, each armed In the meantime, the push 200 nuclear weapons” faces and authors during National and the knowledge that no pen was an anarchist throw- with nuclear tipped missiles to reduce the U.S. nuclear very different risks than one Novel Writing Month; Dub- one knows the outcome of ing a bomb in the market- that can reach the other in arsenal may leave our allies in which the U.S. and Russia lin High School play; Liver- a nuclear exchange. That place,” according to Dr. Jay 2-3 minutes, Davis said. uncertain whether they can are the predominant nuclear more Jazz performance; and was the view of a senior Davis, speaking last week There is the potential for count on us for protection. powers. much, much more including calendars. Livermore scientist who led at a forum at Livermore’s similar short-fuse confron- “There are about 15 nu- (See CONFLICT, page 5) Veterans Day Livermore City Council Parade Set for November 1 Agrees to Discuss The Pleasanton American RFP Extension Legion Post 237 and VFW Post 6298 will host the 19th The Livermore City ting RFPs has been extended Tri-Valley Veterans Day Council has agreed to dis- to November 18. However, Parade for 2015. Tradition- cuss at its next council an Ad Hoc Advocacy Com- ally it is the largest Veterans meeting an extension of mittee asked that the date be Day Parade in Northern a request for proposals moved to Jan. 15. California with over 100 (RFP) for the development At Monday's council of property in downtown parade entries. meeting, members of the Livermore. Ad Hoc Committee, as well The parade will take The city put out two place starting at 1 p.m. on as other interested parties, RFPs for the development asked the council to place Nov. 1 in downtown Pleas- of 8 plus acres in the down- anton. It will start in front the matter on the November town. Uses could include a 9 agenda. Councilmembers of the Veterans Memorial hotel-conference center and Building on Main Street and residential units, plus some Bob Woerner, Steven Spe- end at St. Mary’s Street and retail and commercial. dowfski and Mayor John Main Street. Colliers International- Marchand agreed to do so. Review officers this year DZT/Cushman Wakefield, Council procedures re- will be Maj Gen Nickolas hired to market the site, quire three members of the Tooliatos (63rd Regional issued the RFPs in Sep- council to agree in order to Support Commander) and tember. place an item brought up Lt Col Drew Jones, Camp The original cutoff date under matters initiated on a Parks Garrison Commander. of November 2 for submit- (See RFP, page 5) Our Grand Marshal will be Sgt Coal (K9) and Han- dler Patrick (Gus) Stueber USMC. Coal and Gus were Zone 7 Boosts Water deployed to Afghanistan 2010 as IED Detectors (IDD Rates for 3 Years Handlers). Sgt. Coal was retired 2012 and released Zone 7 Water Agency which will sunset at the end to Gus. directors have raised water of calendar year 2016, the This year the parade will rates with a package that will board decided at its meeting include new features with include 13 percent boosts Oct. 22. our traditional marching every year for three years on The surcharge will help units. K9 Units, 40/8 Lo- the water rates charged to the replenish Zone 7 coffers comotive and Military Ve- Valley's four water retailers. because water conservation hicles. Bands include US The retailers are the cities last year and so far this year Army 191st Band, Dublin of Livermore and Pleasan- has exceeded goals. The High School Band and Scot- ton, Dublin San Ramon Ser- retailers ordered less wa- tish Bagpipe Band. Photo - Doug Jorgensen vices District, and california ter, and therefore paid less, Marching units will Livermore Downtown Inc. hosted its annual Halloween Carnival last Saturday. Water. requiring a heavy reliance be Color Guards from all Many unique costumes were seen during the festivities. This Saturday, Oct. 31, the The vote was 6-1, with on reserves costing Zone 7 branches of the service as Pleasanton Downtown Association invites little ghouls, witches, princesses and super director Angela Ramirez $16 million this year out of well as local Veteran Or- heroes age 10 and younger to take part in a Scavenger Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon. Holmes voting against it. its reserves and $9 million last year. ganizations. The Riderless For more information email [email protected]. There also will be a one- Horse symbolizing fallen year drought surcharge, (See WATER, page 8) soldiers and accompanied by Camp Parks Soldier is fur- nished by Alameda County Sheriff's Department and its Mounted Posse Color Pleasanton Seen As a Good Place to Conduct Business Guard. A special unit, the Nine in ten respondents Focus groups and a tele- Economic Development, the 2015 survey found no- space. She explained that the (See PARADE, page 2) to a survey of local busi- phone survey were used to presented the results at last ticeable and statistically city's consultant suggested nesses find Pleasanton to be assemble data in the 2015 week's Pleasanton City significant decreases in rat- the changing economy has Pleasanton to an excellent or good place survey. Council meeting. She stated, ings of Pleasanton's location meant a decrease in vacan- to do business, in large part The findings were com- "Only two areas showed a in terms of attracting quali- cies, as well as fewer people Open STEAM due to its positive business pared to a similar survey drop in satisfaction since fied employees, retaining looking for work. environment, convenient lo- conducted in 2012. 2012." qualified employees, and The second decrease fo- Preschool cation, and friendly people. Pamela Ott, Director of Ott told the council that finding appropriate business (See SURVEY, page 4) Pleasanton Unified School District plans to open its innovative STEAM School Board Moves Preschool on Monday, Janu- ary 4, 2016. Enrollment Ahead with Solar Project opens Sunday, November 1, 2015. The Livermore Valley a 20 year contract. STEAM stands for (sci- Unified School District Rogge noted the contract ence, technology, engineer- Board approved participa- would end in 2036, during ing, art and math). tion in a solar energy project that time technology will With the understanding at last week's meeting. have changed. The panels that all children are natural Up to nine sites are pro- being installed may be out learners who actively seek posed for solar installations, out new knowledge and of date. answers to their natural including Granada and Board President Kate curiosity, PUSD’s STEAM Livermore High Schools, Runyon pointed out that Preschool philosophy is Junction K-8 School, Croce the district is committing to use children’s interests, Elementary, Altamont Creek, to purchase electricity at a questions and comments Christensen Middle School, rate substantially better than to plan activities which Arroyo Seco, Jackson Av- what it is now paying. She facilitate learning and com- enue and Marylin Avenue. said that there is a long his- Photo - Doug Jorgensen prehension. The vote was unanimous, tory of escalating rates. Plus, The Foothill High School Band Review was held last Saturday for the 41st time. PUSD will hold four with Chuck Rogge a "re- open houses at the school, incentives to install solar Bands from middle and high schools took part in the parade, concert and field show luctant" supporter. He was competitions. Pictured in the parade competition on Main Street in Pleasanton is the 1st and Bernal in Pleasan- (See SOLAR, page 5) ton. All community mem- concerned about approving Wells Elementary School band. bers are welcome to attend to learn more about this innovative program. There PET OF THE WEEK is no admission charge. Inside One year old Molé is a striped grey tabby with a Dates and times are Nov. spicy streak! Are you looking for a gentle, playful 12, 4 to 6 p.m.; Nov. 14, 1 SECTION A Editorial...... 4 companion full of love and affection? Adopt Molé to 3 p.m.; Nov. 17, 5 to 7 today and take home the whole enchilada! 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PAGE 2 - The Independent, OCTOBER 29, 2015 Sandia Work to Extend Life of Nuclear Warheads Sandia National Labora- refurbishment of the nuclear aren’t available anymore, security,” said Paul Spence, Phase 6.2, was approved production agencies like the tories is doing what it hasn’t explosive package and joint Sandia redesigns them using who joined the program in July 23 by the Nuclear National Security Campus in done in decades: extending development of detonators modern parts. February as manager of the Weapons Council (NWC). Kansas City,” Spence said. the life of a nuclear warhead, with safety features. Based on President W80-4 Systems Integration “It’s exciting to have the “Sandia will also work with at the same time the U.S. Air A life extension program Obama's budget request, the department. The W80-4 LEP program in the Livermore Pantex, Savannah River and Force develops a replace- refurbishes aging compo- W80-4 LEP budget would builds on programs that be- Valley. It’s important … others. There will be lots of ment cruise missile that will nents that are reaching the increase in fiscal year 2016. gan more than a decade ago. to collaborate closely with interactions to build on and carry the weapon. end of their service life. The W80-4 LEP is likely The feasibility study Lawrence Livermore and grow.” The goal of the W80-4 Scientists and engineers to become the largest weap- phase, officially known as Life Extension Program make decisions to reuse, ons system development (LEP) is refurbishing the remanufacture or redesign and integration effort at the W80 warhead with replace- weapons components. A Sandia California site in ment components for aging reused component is requali- two decades. The W80 was Community Invited to Veterans technology and components fied to go back into a weapon originally developed by Los that have limited lifespans. without change. A compo- Alamos and Sandia, with the Day Events at Las Positas College Sandia’s California site is nent that’s determined to first units fielded in 1982. responsible for development be past its original life is “The LEP will update Las Positas College ing the war in Afghanistan. documentary covering the of non-nuclear components remanufactured to the origi- the interface between the (LPC) invites the public to Joining Thompson on deployment of a platoon of and subsystems and for sys- nal specifications. However, warhead and the missile stage will be two special U.S. soldiers to Afghani- tems integration. Lawrence if some components can’t to meet current Air Force attend a series of free events guests, both World War stan's Korengal Valley (not Livermore National Labo- be remade to those speci- standards and requirements, focused on honoring veter- recommended for children). ratory is responsible for the fications because the parts assuring nuclear safety and ans and learning about their II veterans. John Shirley war adventures. Veterans served in the U.S. Army On Wednesday, Novem- Day events at LPC kick off in Europe during World ber 4, LPC Veterans Stories on Wednesday, November War II and was a POW. is scheduled in the Mertes Retail, Hospitality and Tourism 11, 2015 with a flyover of a Mickey Ganitch was in the Center for the Arts, where Vietnam H2 Huey helicopter U.S. Navy aboard the USS student veterans will read that will land in the parking Pennsylvania at the time of their writings and relay their Summit Planned in Livermore lot in front of the Mertes the attack on Pearl Harbor. experiences in the military. Center on the LPC campus These two honored veterans Refreshments will be served Retail, hospitality, and and Tourism "Learn and experiencing growth today between 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. will tell of their experiences in the lobby from 5:30 to tourism business owners, Earn" Grant, awarded to that far exceeds that. With Shortly thereafter, at during this pivotal time 6:30 p.m., Stories will be professionals, educators, Skyline College, which is a projected 347,000 career 10:00 a.m., three inspira- in American history. The told in the theater beginning and aspiring industry lead- part of the California State’s opportunities available in tional speakers will take the public is invited to share in at 6:30 p.m. ers, and community college Chancellors Office "Doing this sector in the state of main stage of the Mertes this rare opportunity to hear Las Positas College is students are invited to the What Matters for Jobs and California by 2017, Cali- Center for the Arts, begin- these personal accounts. located at 3000 Campus Hill upcoming Tri-Valley Retail, the Economy” Initiative. fornia Community Colleges ning with Brian Thompson Last year marked the 70th Drive in Livermore. Hospitality, and Tourism The grant was awarded to has an exciting opportunity who works with the Military anniversary of D-Day, and Summit on Tuesday, No- advance and develop high to be a catalyst in building Service Department of Edu- today less than one million vember 3, 8:30am-3:00pm quality Retail, Hospitality programs that address skill's cation in Washington, D.C. of the 16 million soldiers at the Robert Livermore and Tourism Educational gaps, provide cutting-edge A Tri-Valley native, Thomp- who served in World War II Community Center located Programs, pathways, pro- training to ensure individu- son is also a former history are still alive. at 4444 East Avenue, Liver- fessional development and als advance their careers and teacher who will discuss the Other events leading up more. industry partnerships within have increased opportuni- European and Pacific The- to Veterans Day include a The event is designed to the 28 Bay Region Commu- ties along with high quality aters in World War II, as free movie night sponsored help participants increase nity Colleges. industry partnerships that well as the GI bill-then and by the LPC Student Veterans their industry expertise, de- According to Andrea build pipelines of talent who now. Thompson served in the Organization on Tuesday, velop innovative strategies Vizenor, Deputy Sec- thrive from constant change 82nd Airborne Division dur- November 3, on the main needed in this ever-changing tor Navigator Bay Region in the workplace and have a stage of the Mertes Center industry, and gain tools nec- Community College Retail, strong desire to give exem- for the Arts. The featured essary for them to enhance Hospitality and Tourism, plary customer service.” film will be "Restrepo," a their careers in retail, hospi- “The Retail, Hospitality and To register for this PARADE tality, or tourism. Tourism Industry is vital event, visit: https:// (continued from page one) The program includes to California’s economy, www.eventbrite.com/e/ Golden Gate Garrison Star workshops on a variety of an industry that generated tri-valley-retail-hospital- Wars Storm Troopers, will Restaurant topics, an expert panel of revenue of over $95 bil- ity-tourism-summit-tickets- be present as well. For Sale speakers, and networking lion dollars in 2012 and is 18210923362?aff=es2 A ceremony open to the opportunities, as well as public in the Veterans Me- 10 EAST Kitchen & Tap House breakfast and lunch prepared morial Building will follow Turlock, CA the Parade featuring Pleas- by Del Valle Continuation Class to Focus on Raising anton's Community Band 10EASTKitchenandtaphouse.com High School and Village Children in an Anxious World and keynote speaker Maj High School in Pleasanton. Gen Nickolas Tooliatos. Kevin H. Donlon (209) 606-7308 The event is a joint col- First Presbyterian Church adults). Examining Made- line Levine’s book The Price (See t oday's Independent laboration involving the of Livermore will be offer- Magazine for a story about DONLON REALTY ing three new classes under of Privilege, there will be a cities of Livermore, Pleas- K-9 units.) BRE01378612 anton, Danville, and Dublin, its Wednesday Night Live discussion of what parents Las Positas College, Skyline program. Classes are free and communities can do to College, Livermore Area and open to the public. help young people navigate the choppy waters of the cur- Recreation and Park Dis- The current series will rent culture, and how faith trict, the Livermore Valley be offered Wednesday eve- nings, Nov. 4, 11 and 18th. informs parenting. Winegrowers Association, A light dessert and welcome This class will be led Visit Tri-Valley, and Liver- starts at 6:40 pm, with class by Linda Taylor, who has more Downtown Inc, among commencing at 7 pm. worked as a School Psy- others. The Nov 4 class will look chologist for over 25 years Admission to the event at Raising Children in an serving students from age is $25 (valued at $125), Anxious World, The three 3 to 22. Atomic Workers which includes breakfast week class will explore the Interested parties are and lunch. The event is made contemporary climate that asked to register by calling possible through the Bay has contributed to a rise the church office at (925) National day Region: Retail, Hospitality, in anxiety in children (and 447 – 2078. of Remembrance Draft Report on Proposed Mission Peak Staging Area Released by EBRPD OCT 30, 2015 • 10am-12pm The East Bay Regional District anticipates that ex- The Draft EIR can be read Elks Lodge Park District has released isting noise, trash and safety at Park District headquar- the Draft Environmental issues on the neighborhood ters. The public can com- 940 Larkspur Drive, Livermore Impact Report for the Stan- streets will be reduced, and ment on the draft through ford Avenue Staging Area that park visitors will be bet- 5 p.m. Nov. 30 by writing Expansion Project at Mis- ter served. to Michelle Julene, Senior sion Peak for public review. Both options include Planner, East Bay Regional Refreshments & Door Prizes! The EIR examines two 300-space maximum park- Park District, P.O. Box 5381, options to expand the exist- ing areas, new restrooms, Oakland 94605-0381, or Join US to recognize the Department ing Stanford Avenue staging a kiosk, picnic tables, land- emailing StanfordAvePro- area, in order to provide scaping and storm-water [email protected]. of Energy nuclear weapons workers additional parking and re- controls. Option A calls for The Park District board strooms to better accom- a parking lot northeast of the of directors is expected to for their contribution, service and sacrifice modate visitor demand. By existing lot, while Option B discuss and vote on the re- for the defense of the United States. expanding and improving includes a parking lot south- port in 2016. the staging area, the Park east of the existing lot. Please call 888-656-0739 for more information or to RSVP. LHS PTSA Safe & Sober Grad Night Fundraising Event nuclear workers!!! Sat, Nov. 7th & Sun, Nov. 8th Do you or somebody you know 10:00am - 4:00pm have this Card? Livermore High School

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“The community won with this agreement,” said Robert Willie A. Hopkins, Jr. will lead the General Services Doyle, General Manager of the East Bay Regional Park Agency (GSA) as its Director, effective December 7, 2015. District. “We promised in 2008 through our Measure WW He is currently the Director of the Support Services Agency bond election that we would expand Crab Cove with this for Cobb County, Georgia. He recently served as the As- Computing Systems Subcontract valuable land.” sistant City Manager of Pompano Beach, Florida, and, prior The National Nuclear Security Administration’s to that, as Director of General Services in Fulton County (NNSA’s) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has Swalwell Supports Crowdfunding (Atlanta), Georgia. awarded a subcontract to Penguin Computing – a leading U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) and five Phyllis Nance will assume leadership of the County’s developer of high-performance Linux cluster computing House Democrats sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Department of Child Support Services (DCSS), effective systems based in Silicon Valley – to bolster computing Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Jo White calling on the SEC January 5, 2016. Ms. Nance has had a successful career in for stockpile stewardship at its three national security to release the rules that will finally allow entrepreneurs to Kern County, where she has served as the Child Support laboratories. use crowdfunding sites to offer equity or debt in exchange Services Director since December 2007, after six years as Under the terms of the contract, awarded for NNSA’s tri- for capital. Swalwell sent the letter after holding town halls Assistant Director. lab Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) program, with millennial entrepreneurs across the country as part of “We are pleased to announce the appointments of Willie Penguin Computing will receive $39 million to provide over the Future Forum, a group he chairs consisting of young Hopkins as our GSA Director and Phyllis Nance as Direc- 7 Petaflops (quadrillion floating operations per second) of Democratic Members of Congress. All signers of the letter tor of Child Support Services. Both are experienced local “capacity” computing capability to Los Alamos, Sandia and are Future Forum members. government leaders with a commitment to customer service Lawrence Livermore national laboratories. These commod- “Investment crowdfunding should be part of the future, and innovative programs,’’ said Scott Haggerty, President ity technology systems (CTS) are designed to run a large but the SEC is currently holding entrepreneurs back,” said of the Board of Supervisors. Swalwell. “Not all would-be entrepreneurs can turn to tradi- number of ‘jobs’ simultaneously on a single system. tional venture funding or angel investors when they have a This strategy allows NNSA’s more powerful “advanced great idea, and investment crowdfunding is an opportunity to technology system” (ATS) supercomputers to be dedicated democratize the process of raising capital. Congress rightly to the largest and most complex calculations critical to authorized investment crowdfunding three years ago with stockpile stewardship. the passage of the JOBS Act, but without final rules from Computing clusters built of “scalable units” (SUs) will the SEC to make the law effective, we are hurting budding be delivered to each of the laboratories between April 2016 entrepreneurs, innovation, and economic growth.” and September 2018. Each scalable unit represents approxi- Swalwell was joined on the letter by Reps. Derek Kilmer mately 200 teraflops of computing power. These SUs are (WA), Seth Moulton (MA), Grace Meng (NY), Ruben Gal- designed to be connected, much like Legos, to create more lego (AZ), and Patrick Murphy (FL). powerful systems. Scalable units will be divided among “While I understand the need to balance consumer pro- the three labs with each configuring the SUs into clusters tections with these new innovations, as a representative of according to mission needs. Northern Silicon Valley and a millennial, I believe it is long Advances in computational technology, enabled in part past time to implement the JOBS Act and empower busi- by NNSA’s ASC program, have brought down the cost of nesses to raise money through investment crowdfunding,” HPC systems from approximately $100,000,000 per teraflop added Swalwell. (trillion floating point operations per second) in 1995 to less than $5,000 per teraflop today, a factor of 20,000. New Department Heads The Alameda County Board of Supervisors announced DSRSD Moves to Stage 1 the appointment of two new department heads. The Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) Board of Directors unanimously decided to lower the ”water consumption” charges on customers’ bills by mov- ing from Stage 2 to Stage 1 water shortage rates, effective Nov. 1, 2015. Water shortage rates work in parallel with required water conservation: the Stage 1 rate is designed to achieve up to 10 percent conservation, Stage 2 up to 20 percent, and Stage 3 up to 35 percent. As of Oct. 5, the District has achieved a system-wide reduction in potable water use for the 2015 calendar year (compared to calendar year 2013) of 35 percent, well above its 12 percent target. “Our customers have done a terrific job and reduced their water use 35 percent, well beyond the state mandated conservation level of 12 percent, so we can relax from Stage 2 water shortage rates to Stage 1,” says DSRSD Board President Ed Duarte. “However,” he added, “if winter rains and snow don’t come, in the spring we may be forced to return to Stage 2 water shortage rates.” In other drought-related actions last night, the DSRSD Board unanimously took the following actions: • Eliminated the rebate for replacing a lawn with artifi- cial turf, aligning the District’s rebate program with Zone 7 Water Agency’s rebate program; and, • Allowed DSRSD customers to use potable water to fill spas and top off pools and spas, and for special construc- tion needs. EBRPD Buys Land The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired an important 3-acre parcel on McKay Ave in the City of Al- ameda that will lead to the expansion of Crown Memorial State Beach. The acquisition resolves an eminent domain action by the United States government against the State of California and the Park District to seize control over portions of McKay Avenue, the main access road to Crab Cove. The Park District agreed to a purchase price of $2,182,500 for the property, which formerly housed the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Board of Directors is expected to formally approve the purchase at its Nov. 3 meeting. In addition, the parties have agreed that the owner- ship of McKay Avenue will return to the State. After the USDA offices were consolidated and its em- ployees were relocated, the small parcel of land known as Neptune Point became a hot topic in 2011 when the GSA agreed to sell the property to a private developer who planned to construct 48 homes adjacent to Crown Memo- rial State Beach. The United States sued the State of California and the Park District in an eminent domain action in 2014 to acquire McKay Avenue in an attempt to complete its sale of Neptune Point to a private developer. The State Attorney General’s office, working with EBRPD attorneys and the California State Parks, fought back and argued that such action should be reserved for public benefit, not the private benefit of a residential developer. In the alternative, the State and the Park District claimed that if the United States were allowed to take McKay Avenue, the United States would need to pay $1.4 million in compensation. PAGE 4 - The Independent, OCTOBER 29, 2015 EDITORIAL Dublin Council Reaffirms Listen to School Board Jordan Ranch Decision Development has created an issue of over- crowded schools in Dublin. The Dublin City Coun- Kevin Fryer of Mission Val- the previous parkland site, city will receive $1.9 million At issue are approximately 1000 non-vested cil approved General Plan ley Properties (MVP) about said Fryer. from the developer to build units in a city with 5000 units already vested for Amendments for Jordan the information. The key is that the dis- Jordan Ranch Park. guaranteed development. Ranch, in a second and final Fryer said that Mission trict will gain a school site. Commenting on the dif- At its last meeting, the Dublin Unified School reading that drew objec- Valley Properties purchased "This is a great result for the ference between the $30 tions from Vice-Mayor Abe school district," said Fryer. District Board determined that it would like to the land in 2008. MVP's million value that has been Gupta. investment, between raw At the meeting, Mayor discussed ongoing, versus take an active role in three-way discussions The vote was 4-1, with land price and installing David Haubert asked city at- another figure, for example involving the city, developers and the school Gupta voting no. Gupta sug- utilities, obtaining agency torney John Bakker whether $20 million, Foss said that district on how to meet school housing needs. gested splitting the approval permits, paying mitigation a previous city council's he does not know whether With an 11 percent growth rate in the city over that will vest 150 new units costs to offset the impact, action in 2012 changed the the district would be able to the past two years, schools have been crowded. in Jordan Ranch from an and various other improve- value of the property. buy the land at the cheaper The construction of one elementary school and agreement that helps pro- ments comes to about $148 Bakker said that he does price. "The deal is that the plans for a K-8 school are helping. vide the school district with million, which breaks down not have an opinion, but add- district can use the park site However, the district would like the city to a low-rent site for a Jordan to $783,000 per acre. ed that an appraiser would for $1. The district just has to hold back on approvals of the 1000 non-vested Ranch elementary school. However, that price have taken that action into build the school," said Foss. units until the district completes a facilities Gupta's contention was doesn't include such busi- account. Councilmember Doreen that the land value of the "Before 2010, when it master plan next March. ness costs as risk and paying Wehrenberg said that the former school site may have interest, said Fryer. He said was appraised, this property council has been discussing The school board would then know more been artificially inflated the relevant figure is the $3 was valued on the surround- the land transfer, as already about its future overall plan and the costs in- with a 2012 city council million per acre from an ap- ing uses. I think the apprais- approved two weeks earlier. volved in providing school facilities. imposition of an underlay praisal of the Amador site. er in 2012 would look at the "We want infrastructure, Until that time, the Dublin City Council zoning that would make the The district can't afford underlay, which establishes and the school will provide owes it to the community to listen to the School property eligible for either to buy the site at any price, up to 100 units (on the site). the capacity for the kids in District Board, and hold off on further housing public and semi-public use, so the city is using its park- It would affect the value of Jordan Ranch." approvals. such as a school, or for resi- land site from MVP to share the property," said Bakker. On another item, the dential uses. with the school district. The Bakker said further, "The council approved setting An important part of the developer is enabling that, appraisal in 2010 would be aside an extra $20,000 this discussion was how much Fryer pointed out. somewhat similar to the ap- year for Human Services the land is worth now. City The developer is also praisal after the (residential grants from the city general staff and School Super- entitled to gain income from overlay). The midpoint (of fund, bringing the total to intendent Stephen Hanke the original school site, since each appraisal) would be $150,000. Victims in Shooting In have said that a comparable the district is rejecting it. close." The council reaffirmed appraisal several years ago The quid pro quo is the con- Councilmember Kevin its new policy, that is the Livermore Identified of the Amador Elementary struction of 105 units on the Hart asked Bakker whether money will go only to hu- One of two men suspect- School site showed a value old school site, and 45 more the city could go back and man services needs, not to On Sunday, detectives with a of about $3 million per acre. units on Parcel H, which change the underlying zon- education or the arts, as it ed in a shooting in Liver- search warrant went through more that killed one man However, there was no is not far from the original ing. Bakker replied, "The had sometimes in the past. Brown's Oakland residence council always has that and critically wounded an- in the 600 block of Center appraisal specifically for the school site, said Fryer. The city also set in mo- other has been identified as Street around 5:30 a.m., but Jordan Ranch site. Gupta Further, the school dis- ability. Sometimes there are tion the recruiting process 18-year-old Jason Alexander did not find him there. How- contended that with the trict receivess benefits from consequences. There may be for appointment of two Hu- Brown, of Oakland. ever, his vehicle was located earlier option of semi-public the developer, including $1 a claim from the property man Services commission- The second suspect is de- and impounded. designation, the land was per square foot above the owner." ers. Claudia McCormick scribed only as a black male, The motive in the shoot- probably worth less than it regular school fees, and City manager Chris Foss and Melissa Sladden both with no further information ing is currently still under would be for housing. Gup- said that one benefit from available at this time. donated street improve- resigned. There are five seats investigation. ta said finding the correct ments needed to enable the the transaction is that the on the panel. The two victims were Brown is also wanted discovered by police in a car amount was important in school to be constructed on in connection with another negotiating with the devel- after the police responded homicide in Fresno where a to numerous calls about a $1,000,000.00 bail warrant oper. The logic is that if the shooting in the parking lot of has been issued. site were worth $20 million, the CVS Pharmacy at 1500 The community’s as- instead of the $30 million First St. around 6:05 p.m. sistance is asked in locating now stated, the city would Dublin, Alameda County Approve Saturday. Brown. Anyone with infor- be prepared to gain more The victim, who died at mation concerning where he benefits from the developer, Participation in HERO Program the scene, has been identi- might be found is asked to if benefits were negotiated fied as Jose A. Mendoza, 32 call 9-1-1. He is considered in terms of dollars. fordable way to lower water undergo extensive training years old, out of Turlock, to be armed and dangerous. The Dublin City Council CA. The second victorm, In an effort to back up voted to make the HERO bills and conserve a des- aimed at ensuring custom- The Alameda County his contention, Gupta shared Ulizes Benitez, 22 years old Sheriff’s Office, the Califor- Property Assessed Clean perately-needed resource. ers are fully informed about of Turlock, is still in critical nia Highway Patrol, and the a letter from a citizen who Energy (PACE) program HERO has a wide variety of the costs and benefits of the condition at an undisclosed Oakland Police Department condcuted an assessor's available to local residents. products to help homeown- HERO Program. Finally, hospita. are assisting in the investi- office records check. The The Alameda County ers save water, including contractors are paid only Witnesses at the scene gation. researcher found that the high-efficiency toilets, fau- when the homeowner signs described the weapon used Board of Supervisors has Witnesses and anyone Jordan Ranch developer also launched the HERO cets and showerheads; drip off that the job has been in the shooting as a large with information about the paid $41 million for 186 successfully completed. caliber assault type rifle. Property Assessed Clean irrigation systems; rainwater shooting are asked to call the acres, or $220,000 per acre, Energy (PACE) Program. catchment systems; gray HERO also staffs a hotline Police obtained a no-bail Livermore Police Depart- arrest warrant for Brown's on Dec. 19, 2011. HERO PACE financ- water systems; and artificial to respond to homeowner ment Public Information Of- The Independent queries: 800-720-HERO. arrest on suspicion of mur- ficer line at 925-371-4777. ing enables homeowners turf and other drought-toler- der and attempted murder. checked with developer to make energy- and water- ant landscaping. The HERO Program has efficiency improvements A wide variety of en- now been adopted by 344 and pay for them over time ergy-saving products are communities in California through their property tax available through HERO as and is available to more than SURVEY bill. Interest is tax-deduct- well, including solar panel 10.5 million households. (continued from page one) ible, and homeowners see installations, whole-home “This is a great opportu- cused on public transporta- the City should play a role in taining the stage 3 manda- immediate savings on util- heating and cooling systems, nity for homeowners who tion, where the survey found developing and improving tory 25% water conservation ity bills. energy-saving windows and want to go solar, or install that there were not enough Internet and cellular service level in Pleasanton. Dublin residents may be- doors, roofing and insula- other efficiency products, options. Ott commented that to some underserved busi- The council voted to do gin submitting applications tion. but who couldn’t previously with two BART stations and ness communities, that’s a so. for HERO later this year. HERO’s consumer pro- finance the up-front costs.” an ACE station, "I think we signal that we need to con- Martin reported that Residents of the unincor- tection policy sets the in- said Blair McNeill, Vice have a lot to offer in the way tinue working on this effort." Pleasanton reduced water porated areas of the county dustry standard for PACE President of Community of public transportation." The survey indicates the use by 37.8%, compared to may now submit applica- financing, and offers more Development for Renovate Amenities were rated following: 28.7% statewide. He noted tions for HERO financing. consumer protections than America, the company that above good with the ex- • 91% of respondents rate that Pleasanton conservation “The HERO Program any kind of lending for administers the HERO Pro- ception of entertainment Pleasanton as an excellent or resulted in a savings of close makes it possible for home- home improvements, such gram. “With HERO these options. Asked to rank op- good place to do business to 2 billion gallons of water. owners to do both the right as credit cards, HELOCs up-front financing barriers tions on a scale of 1 to 4, • 92% of those surveyed This is the amount that the thing and the smart thing or other consumer loans. are removed.” entertainment received a indicated their business city would have pumped out when it comes to water and HERO requires contractors Taking part in HERO is 2.8. This was similar to the would definitely or prob- of the groundwater basin in a energy conservation,” said to: be licensed with the state, 100 percent voluntary for response in the 2012 survey. ably be in Pleasanton in 2 normal year. "The idea is to Alameda County Supervisor insured, and in good stand- both jurisdictions and prop- Ott said that no specifics years, up from 87% in a save everything we can for Scott Haggerty. “Property ing with HERO; obtain all erty owners. PACE financing were provided. 2012 survey, which asked a future we can't see yet," Assessed Clean Energy pro- required permits; meet fair is cost neutral to participat- The focus groups felt the same question said Martin. grams, such as HERO, ben- pricing standards; and use ing local governments. that the City has rules and • Ratings of Pleasanton TEEN POETS efit the entire community by products certified as energy To learn more about the regulations that can make as a business location are The council approved protecting the environment, efficient by the U.S. Depart- HERO Financing Program, it challenging either to de- above good in attracting the appointment of two teen creating jobs, and advancing ment of Energy or water and to apply, property own- velop a new business or to and accessing customers and poets laureate. Kyler Juarez a clean energy economy.” conserving by the Environ- ers can visit www.HERO- accomplish new directions vendors will represent Amador Val- As California's drought mental Protection Agency. Program.com or call 855- as an established business. • Ratings of Pleasan- ley High School; Frances drags on, eligible retrofits HERO-qualified contractors HERO-411 (855-437-6411). Telecommunications ser- ton’s infrastructure—roads, Tang comes from Foothill give homeowners a fast, af- vices were seen as an issue. electric utility services, and High School. The survey suggested that water and sewer services— Pleasanton has a connectiv- are good ity problem with respect • Pleasanton’s ameni- to both Internet and cell ties—public schools, recre- phone service. Survey re- ational activities, variety of (Opinions voiced in let- have been deemed effective the witches, zombies, and gases than transportation, sults showed that most busi- restaurants and community ters published in Mailbox in a recent (2013) study, assorted goblins wandering then promotes world hunger nesses would like the City events are also good are those of the author and decreasing gun deaths by around on Halloween next by feeding nutritious corn to do something about the • Nearly 63% of respon- do not necessarily reflect about 50% (http://www. Saturday night. and soybeans to animals. problem. dents rated the permitting the opinion of The Inde- msnbc.com/all/california- What really used to scare It's the industry that “While we’re very process as very or somewhat pendent. Letter Policy: The did-tough-gun-control-laws- me was the meat industry. threatens our public health pleased with the results, we easy, up from 51% in a 2012 Independent will not publish cut). This is the industry that with increased risk of killer also learned there’s room survey anonymous letters, nor will Although some states do mutilates, cages, and butch- diseases, that creates anti- it publish letters without have laws requiring back- for improvement,” said Ott. WATER REPORT ers billions of cows, pigs, biotic-resistant pathogens “When 57% of those partici- Utility Supervisor Dan names. Abusive letters may ground checks for gun sales and other feeling animals; be rejected or edited. Fre- such as at gun shows, many by feeding antibiotics to pating in the survey indicate Martin recommended re- that exposes thousands of quent letter writers may do not (http://www.ucdmc. animals, then bullies health have publication of their let- ucdavis.edu/welcome/fea- undocumented workers to authorities to remove anti- ters delayed. 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California gun control laws Livermore ity and more greenhouse to join me. www.independentnews.com I was never scared of all The Independent, OCTOBER 29, 2015 - PAGE 5 CONFLICT (continued from page one) The U.S. must proceed 2003 – an “epic example of of lasting importance to helicopter for him – that his protect them when losing a sive destruction to selective- very carefully as it contem- the stupidest foreign policy society. own death would be immi- conventional conflict. ly targeting specific leaders plates any military actions, decision ever made.” Davis is a physicist, a nent, Davis said. In other remarks, Davis with special forces or preci- he said. “We need a better In future, he said, the former associate director at Davis set the context said: sion weapons. understanding of history, U.S. needs to reexamine the Lawrence Livermore Na- for his talk with an histori- • Operators of attack • Domestically, he is con- ethnography and religiosity “cost of leaving people like tional Laboratory whose cal summary of the Treaty drones have begun to expe- cerned about the rise of before we consider the use (Saddam) Hussein in power. career spans both science of Westphalia, a series of rience serious psychologi- “armed militias…asserting of force.” They’re ugly, but we leave and national defense. agreements in 1648 that cal problems. “Unlike the government roles…nutcake Using a phrase that he them in power.” He was one of a number ended the savagely destruc- fighter and bomber pilots guys with high powered said was coined by others, Davis’s talk was part of of LLNL experts work- tive Thirty Years War and of past, they see…the body weapons (who) appear on he called the Second Gulf a six-week speakers forum ing under U.N. auspices in established the basis for parts. They see what hap- the borders, claiming they War – the invasion of Iraq in that has examined issues the 1990s who inspected many of the political and pens. They see what hap- would do what the govern- Iraq and found a covert social norms that persisted pens if they miss. They have ment fails to do. They like to nuclear weapons program. through the 19th Century. exquisite lenses and cameras confront the government be- In 1998, he became the These include concepts of on those drones, so there’s cause they have conspiracy RFP first director of the Defense national sovereignty, the no getting away from their theories about what the gov- (continued from page one) Department’s newly formed right of a state to use its own mistakes, no ability to deny ernment will do to them.” Defense Threat Reduction police forces internally and future agenda. dition and mis-fired in its what they did.” Agency, and has participated to ban militias, and the right - Spedowfski suggested handling of the RFP process. • He is concerned about in a range of defense science of citizens to some religious adding the item to the agen- The crux of the matter is the development of tech- studies since then. freedom. da. either the RFP is flawed, nologies pointing toward A humorous and witty The norms began to Woener stated, "I concur. and we should make time to “automated combat” – ro- story teller, his talk at the break down following the This is the second time a fix it; or the RFP is fine as botic devices that might be Presbyterian Church drew U.S. Civil War and two number of well respected is, and we should stay the used for logistics or trans- SOLAR on many of those experi- world wars, according to (continued from page one) citizens have asked for a course. If the RFP is flawed, portation today but could ences. Davis’s summary. Large projects are set to expire. discussion on the pros and now would be the time to be trained to kill. “There is For example, he told a scale “economic and soci- "I'm pretty comfortable with cons of a possible extension course correct. a real, real ongoing debate story, learned while he was etal destruction” like that moving forward. There is a of the RFP deadline until He added, the citizens' in the military community posted in Washington from of the 1600s returned, with performance guarantee on after the holidays. I feel as committee, of which I am on the limits of that technol- a British tank commander, “industrial wars” that “re- the panels." responsive public servants, not a member, believes so ogy and how you would use about a British corporal shaped state boundaries and The district will work we owe the community strongly that the RFP is it, how you would ensure it armed only with a bulldozer governments.” with SunEdison and School open discussions when they flawed, that its members would not be used.” who managed to capture and Following World War Project for Utility Rate ask for them independent of have staked personal funds • He agreed with mem- detain 100 Iraqi soldiers dur- II, a “long nuclear peace” Reduction (SPURR). The our personal views of the on a study whose aim is bers of the audience who ing the first Gulf War. developed when nuclear program approved, REAP efficacy of an extension or to correct that alleged RFP were worried about the Some of his stories were weapons largely ruled out (Renewable Energy Ag- even the value of a hoped deficiency, and whose con- unpredictable behavior considerably more sober- direct conflict between the gregated Procurement), is for large hotel. I believe we clusion might not even of North Korean leaders. ing. As head of the Defense two superpowers and it be- a pre-negotiated project should not hide behind par- support the Committee's “These guys have been Threat Reduction Agency, came difficult for U.S. and pricing and terms agreement liamentary procedure. Let's position. The members of wired up inside that country he was asked to play the western military planners established under a master just get it out there and have this committee are highly for 70 years and they’re role of the President during to visualize a constructive request for proposal process. the conversation." accomplished business and crazier than bats.” On other a computerized war game in outcome to nuclear conflict. REAP streamlines the solar Marchand added, "I sup- community leaders , some of hand, the U.S. has made it which nuclear weapons had The world has contin- buying process, drives down port that." our best and brightest. I have clear that it would retaliate been launched at the U.S. ued to evolve, however, solar project pricing and The Ad Hoc Committee heard their case in favor of if the North Koreans used A military aide at his along with the spread of improves project terms for has engaged PKF, hotel con- extending the proposal dead- a nuclear weapon, “and we side suggested that he might nuclear technology. Less California public agencies. sultants, to conduct a Market line to mid January, and it is probably would have pretty want to decide soon how to stable countries today may The District will save Demand and Feasibility compelling. good support worldwide.” respond since he had only see nuclear weapons as “a upwards of $8 million dur- Study of a hotel/conference "I have heard some of Davis said U.S. retalia- eight minutes to get to a defensive insurance policy ing the twenty year contract, center in downtown Liver- your arguments in favor tory options against any helicopter that would take against invasion and re- with over $200,000 savings more. The goal of the study of keeping the RFP as is, country that uses nuclear him to safety. gime change,” Davis said. realized in the first year. is to determine whether a and against extending the weapons range from mas- In the context of the ex- In some respects, Russia has facility meeting broad com- deadline, and those argu- ercise, the aide was mak- now taken the position that munity needs could be de- ments are strong too. What is ing that recommendation the U.S. held in the 1950s, veloped for the downtown. missing is an open, spirited knowing that there was no that nuclear weapons may Bill Dunlop, chairman discussion and debate on the of the Ad Hoc Committee, issue. The council needs to requested a discussion of be candid, forthcoming and a potential extension until transparent," Jonas declared. January 15 to allow time Lee Younker noted that it for information gathered is clear that the site is vitally during the study to be sent important to what happens to potential investors. in the downtown beyond Dunlop said that he ap- this point in time. A group preciated the flexibility of looked at it and concluded the city in extending the an event-conference-hotel deadline. However, it did would support activities and not leave enough time to go beyond what is here. The work with potential bidders group hired a consultant to on a full use, full service look at data. The council hotel-conference center once owes the community an the study is completed. He opportunity to take another noted that the PKF study is look at this issue, Younker in process and expected to stated. be completed by Nov. 13th. Betty Murillo, who was Afterward, it will be sent to at the meeting to ask for relevant companies that may a continuance of an RFP be interested in submitting issued for the Springtown a proposal to the city for a Golf Course, also supported full service hotel/conference extending the downtown center, probably somewhat RFP. She suggested that a larger than other proposals. way to encourage additional The intention is to create a tourism would be to build a facility that will meet the large hotel in the downtown. needs of a broad spectrum Downtown business of residents, as well as the owner Ken Ball said he was laboratories, wineries, cor- not a member of any group porations, Premium Outlets, in asking for more time for a performing arts groups and study for the downtown site. downtown restaurants and This property (the down- shops. town block) is possibly the Dunlop asked that a prime jewel in the Liver- discussion of the council- more downtown. The deci- members' thoughts on an sions made now will define extension be placed on the the essence and vibrancy November 9 agenda. of the downtown core for Resident Lindsey Mur- many decades to come. If ray suggested that holding developed carefully it can the discussion in an open be a destination not only for forum would allow an op- those who are tourists, or portunity for the public to here on business, but also for offer more input on uses for the entire community. the property. Ball suggested that the Steve Ziganti of 3 Steves downtown property could Winery also asked for a be developed around a small delay on the RFP to allow plaza with a 3-4 story hotel for time to provide more and conference center, small information that might add businesses and restaurants a new prospective on a hotel. on the ground floor. An Art In talking about the city's Museum/Gallery with class- BAE Downtown Hotel Fea- rooms and workspace above sibility Study, Maryann and an adjacent Historical Brent said that the data sug- Museum with changing ex- gesting a small hotel was hibits, science exhibits, wine based on population growth, exhibits etc. There could not tourism. However, tour- also be a small 100-150 seat ism growth is not related to performing space for smaller the growth in population. groups. It could incorporate Tourism attracts visitors. an information center with Therefore the study must be a space for direct shuttles flawed, she stated. to the Outlets, BART, the The city removed the Wineries etc. BAE study from the RFP He felt housing in that packet, but did not replace it. space would not benefit David Jonas pointed out the community, tourism, that the city has a tradition entertainment or education. of activism with the council "There are many ideas from holding dialogs on various a variety of interested people issues. and groups, but everyone Jonas stated, "I'm con- agrees on one thing. They cerned that the Council may would all like more time to have pivoted from this tra- prepare."

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The Mavericks 12UA Fastpitch team finished second in the All American senior Joe Schafer helped lead the Foothill Monster Bash Tournament in Fremont, on October 25, 2015. Falcons to a 14-13 overtime win over cross-town rival Amador Pictured are (front) Caitlyn Foster; (second row, from left) Valley. Kylie Pfotenhauer, Juliana Santiago, Haley Petrovich, Delilah Corral, Shelby Straume, Sara Morris; (back row)Asst Coach Joe Petrovich, Bianca Pahler, Peyton OCallaghan, Adrianna Martinez, Laen Ongiil, Makayla Martin, Mason Lacey, Asst. Coach Robyn Dobson, and Mgr. Jose Santiago. BUSC U9 RCD Mallorca vs. Real Madrid: Top Offensive Players: AJ Becker, Anthony Negd, Andrew Negd; Top Defensive Players: Andy Hur, Morgan Cooper, Cole Edgerton This was an exciting game with lots of action. John Salter scored 5 goals. Gavin Schoenweller and Jack Fowler scored a goal each. Daniel Linhardt scored two goals. Sean Lau did a great job in goal. Cole Edgerton did a great job keeping the ball clear of Mallorca's goal. Jack Fowler did a great job pushing the ball forward. Both teams did a great job. Pictured is Daniel Linhardt booting the ball up the field. Photo - Iris Hur

The Fusion U9 Black Girls won the Fremont Tournament this past weekend.

Livermore Junior Football League results from Oct. 17: Advance Division #80 Manual Moseby of the Broncos barely eludes a diving Shane Waechtler and follows the lead blocking of #40 Tanner Lewis. Scores: Colts 20, Broncos 26; Jets 0, Colts 0. Senior: Chiefs 12, Cowboys 24; Steelers 8, Packers 8. Intermediate: Eagles 6, Vikings 33; Niners 34, Ravens 13. Junior: Raiders 18, Lions 0; Texans 7, Falcons 36. Scores from this week include: Junior Division: Raiders 12, Falcons 19; Texans 6, Lions 26; Intermediate: Eagles 0, Ravens 21; Niners 0, Vikings 13; Advance: Colts 36, Jets 0; Jets 20, Broncos 6; Senior: Chiefs 44, Packers 48; Steelers 6, Cowboys 6.

Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer Club U10 Elite 1 were finalists in the Diablo FC Kick or Treat Tournament. On Saturday, the team dressed as Soccer Zombies and beat Diablo FC in their first game of the tournament 3-1. In the afternoon, Elite 1 gained another win in the tournament by Livermore Fusion U10 Boys Gold had a great performance at beating Mustang Mavericks 3-2. In their third game of group the Boo Fest Halloween tournament in Brentwood. A golden play, Elite 1 had a strong performance against Napa United goal by Andrei Gran in extra time in the semi-final earned Red Devils winning 4-2. Ending up 1st in their group, Elite the team their well deserved medals. Some great goals 1 advanced to the championship game. The boys played a were scored by team members throughout including Nathan competitive game, but came up short losing the championship Negrete, Basheer Khairie, Nathan Lewis, and Tanner Lee. game to Prospector Tsunami 4-1. In the photo, the team is wearing the finalist shirts that they were awarded. Pictured are (back, from left) Coach Mario Valdez, Ben Kim, Colin Surridge, Faheem Naik, Aditya Gundimeda, Griffin Mello; (front) Matthew Fields, Ethan Rolandelli, Trenton von Sosen, Harry Herlich, Arshan Beliakoff, and Evan Pimentel. Pleasanton Rage Silver U11 earned second place in the San Ramon Fall Classic on October 25. They were 3-1 for the tournament, losing only to the top team while donning Wonder Woman costumes the entire time. Pictured are Danica Howard, Anushri Roy, Kira Tippit, Ella Hodges, Helena Stewart, Kadence Steuben, Jacquelyn Googins, Aditi Bande, Katelin Barker, Coach Jennifer Mayo, Arann Nic Gearailt Asin, and Iris Li.

The Livermore Fusion U12 Girls Gold team earned their third first-place tournament title of the fall season at the Placer United Girls Cup October 24-25. The girls demonstrated amazing teamwork and unity throughout the tournament and did not lose a single game. Every game was exciting as the girls battled to prove that they were there to give their best. The final game was no exception and these determined girls won it in dramatic style during penalty kicks. Congratulations are well deserved for this group of talented young ladies. Pictured The Fusion U6 Tornadoes battled Dynamite in an exciting back row: Coach Makaila Griggs, Gabi Fields, Bryanna Leary, game on Saturday. Dynamite's Lucas Oberg scored a goal with Shelby Mavrakis, Gianna Pietro, Jayden Thomas, Madison assists from Dylan Lange and Isaac Governor. The Tornadoes' Braswell and Gianna Ceccanti. Pictured front row: Samantha teamwork was outstanding, with lots of passing by Noah Miller, Remy, Kayla Nuti, Palak Guleria, Indianna Stoneberger, Bella Callan Smith, Jaden Alvarez, and Justin Ashley to help Noah BUSC U12 Hamburger SV 3, Hannover 96 3: Top Offensive Estes score two goals for the team. Players: Eric Hur, Mathew Dickman, Derek Wang; Top Lopez and Lexi Oddson. Not pictured: the extremely proud Defensive Players: Simon Clarke, James Byrum, Soham parents of these incredible girls who admire and love them Kinhikar; Highlights: Derek Wang scored a hat trick and more than words can describe. Oliver De La Torre assisted two of the goals. Aadarsh Tripathi and Josh Young did a great job offensively and defensively. This was an exciting game, with lots of action on both sides of the field. Pictured is Oliver De La Torre taking the ball up the field. Photo - Iris Hur

The St. Michael CYO cross country team shows off their two championship banners and numerous medals and ribbons from the final meet of the season. Rainbow Dash featured pony power from the U8 Girls Fusion Talent School. The U8 girls had fun and played great soccer Alexis Aying and Mayalanni Erediano, under the instruction at the Ghouls and Goals halloween tournament. Epic job to of Vince Aying, competed Oct. 23-24 at The League World all the Rainbow Dashers Finals in Reno, Nevada. Aying and Erediano competed throughout the year to qualify for the opportunity to compete. II Meet on October 16-18, 2015. 1BT, Edward Smith (16), Benjamin Alexis Aying (right) won the 10-13 year old Girls Lightweight The Walnut Creek Aquabears hosted Sproul (15), Continuous Sparring division title and the 10-11 year old Girls the meet at Diablo Valley College in Alex Suehiro (16) 1BT, Lyon Black Belt Point Sparring division title. Mayalanni Erediano Pleasant Hill, California. Zhang (16) 2BT, Christina Chong Swimming for the Pleasanton (17) 1BT, Caitlyn Plattel (18), Ryane (left) won the 9&U Girls Middleweight Continuous Sparring Seahawks: Gwyneth Wong age 12 Skinner (17)3BT, Kennedy Truex division title and the 8-9 year old Girls Advanced/Black Belt with 2 new best times, Elisabeth Bali- (17) 1BT, Mary Woods (18), Danielle Point Sparring division title. In addition to their two division canta (14) 1BT, Emily Claridge (14), Zacharias (17) 1BT, Anthony Jhong Fusion’s U8 Talent School Boys team dressed up as the Daniella Hawkins (14) 1BT, Miranda (18), Maxime Rooney (17), Nathaniel Super Heros Batman, Superman and the Flash and played in titles each, Aying and Erediano were named on the All-League Heckman (14) 4BT, Marissa Lawrence Sproul (17) 1BT, Jeffrey Tang (17) All Star Team and Erediano won the Triple Crown Award. (14), Stephanie Shao (13), Claire Suen 1BT, and Preston Tsang (17) with 2 the 2015 Ghouls and Goals tournament hosted by Livermore (13) 6BT, Paulina Umansky (14) 1BT, new Best Times. Fusion Soccer Club. All players had a great time and played Emma Valentine (14) 2BT, Ellen Wang some excellent soccer with fantastic dribbling, passing and (13) 4BT, Mattias Blanco (14) 4BT, Scalise stepped up with 5 goals and one A balanced attack was the key to this Calvin Chui (14) 2BT, Calvin David CYO Cross Country shooting. assist in a stellar effort for his team. team win. The Falcons completed their (14) 1 BT, Brian Li (14) 1BT, Robert The St. Michael CYO cross coun- A true team win, goals were well regular season games this weekend at Mitu (14) 4BT, Lleyton Plattel (13) try team had an excellent showing at the Dons' offense in the fourth quarter. spread with sophomore Matthew Dot- the DeLong Water Polo Tournament 4BT, Alex Ren (13) 6BT, Diocese Championship meet on Oct. Foothill Water Polo Down 11-10 with less than 30 seconds son scoring 3, junior Aaron Li scoring in Modesto, securing a 4-1 record for Nicholas Skinner (14) 1BT, Sam 16 at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland. Led by seniors Dominic Scalise, the tournament and a regular season Smith (14) 1 BT, Robert Torres (14) Joe Schafer, and Bryan Meyn, the in regulation, the Falcons ran a play 2, and junior Fabio Salvioni scoring 1. Justin Peterson (1st), who won all for a last shot by Scalise, converting Defensively, senior Meyn made key record of 4-3 in league action and 13-10 4BT, Jacqueline Davis (15) Amber four races this season, teamed with Foothill High School Falcon boys overall establishing good momentum Fornoles (15) 3BT, Hannah Franzwa varsity water polo team beat their and sending the game into overtime stops with 6 saves in the goal, adding Adrian Gomez (4th) and Holden Hoff- for two extra 3 minute periods. With 2 steals to aid his team's effective for the upcoming section tournament. (15), Jessica He (16) 3BT, Samantha man (7th) to finish the season unbeaten crosstown rival, Amador Valley, in the Howell (16) Sofia Moufarrej (16) final game in Pleasanton for the 2015 three more goals by the Falcons in defensive efforts. Salvioni led in the in the grades 3-5 boys division. In overtime, the Falcons prevailed 14-13. field defensively with 6 steals, while 5BT, Nja Zuniga (15) 1BT, Brandon the grades 3-5 girls, Amelia Sanchez season. Trailing 7-4 at half-time, the Brown (16) 4BT, Jonah Cooper (15) Falcon boys stepped up their defensive All American and All League selection Li added 4 steals, Dotson and Scalise Pleasanton Seahawks was 1st, while Sasha Piper overcame in his junior year, Schafer was held to 3 had 3 apiece and freshman Nathan The Pleasanton Seahawks swam 3BT, Christopher Jhong (15) 1BT, a fall to finish 2nd and Jana Barron pressure and converted effectively on Christopher Lee (16), Tyler Lu (15) offense, shutting down a formidable goals and 3 assists by the Dons, while Williams added 2 steals to Schafer's 2. at the 2015 Pacific Swimming Senior was 4th as the team also completed The Independent, OCTOBER 29, 2015 - PAGE 7

Dublin Starts Slow but Finishes on Top, 14-7 By Travis Summers That strategy forced Dublin 14, Las Lomas 7 Las Lomas 7 0 0 0 7 DUBLIN – Dublin High Las Lomas to stop loading Dublin 0 0 7 7 14 School's defense held Las the line of scrimmage with Lomas in check just long defenders, which, in turn, Scoring Summary LL – Jack Kane 4 run (Joe Russel kick) enough for the Gaels’ of- opened up running lanes for D – Evret Korb 16 run Dillon kick) fense to catch up. Dublin quarterback Evret D – Evret Korb 1 run (Dillon kick) Dublin trailed 7-0 at half- Korb to exploit when an Statistics time, in large part, because open receiver could not be Rushing – D: Evret Korb 13-67, John of an offense that managed located during designed Son 20-56, Isaac Volt 3-8, Dylan only 43 yards in the first two pass plays. Korb finished Grant 1-2. Totals: 37-133. LL: Jack Kane 26-147, Max Kulsuptakul 3-21, quarters. But that offense with a team-high 67 rushing Darion Sales 2-5, Joe Wood 5-(-24). woke up in the second half, yards, including Dublin’s Totals: 36-149. compiling 154 yards and two touchdowns; despite Passing – D: Evret Korb 9-19-1, 64 yards. LL: Joe Wood 7-16-0, 50 yards. two touchdowns to earn a having only -2 yards in the Receiving – D: Steven Houston 6-35, 14-7 home victory Friday. first half. Jeremiah Burks 2-16, Isaac Volt 1-13. “Phenomenal job tonight “We forced them to have LL: Max Kulsuptrakul 2-22, Clayton by our defense,” Dublin to honor the pass. That’s Barker 3-21, Sam Wiscavage. head coach John Wade said. when Evret was able to run “Our coaches did a great job the ball,” Wade said. “They Monte Vista 42, Grana- of making adjustments at started putting six in the box. da 32: The Matadors (3-5, halftime. Our kids executed We started getting the looks 0-4 EBAL) found them- the style of play that we we wanted.” selves in a high-scoring dog- preach. The defense played Another reason for Dub- fight, but ultimately couldn’t such a good game for the lin’s slow start might have keep up with a talented whole game, but it was been that the team was over- Mustang offense. great to see it go well in the looking its opponent in favor A Granada rushing touch- down at the start of the second half.” of this week’s rivalry with Photo - Doug Jorgensen Las Lomas got on the Dougherty Valley (6-3, 2-3 fourth quarter gave the Mat- adors a 32-28 lead. That ad- Dublin High School varsity football team defeated Las Lomas 14 to 7 in league action. scoreboard first with its only DFAL). Las Lomas entered The win sets up a showdown with rival school Dougherty Valley on Friday, October 30 touchdown of the game, a the game with only one vantage would be erased on 4-yard rushing score from victory, while this week’s Monte Vista’s next posses- Jake Kane. But that score “Battle for the Golden Shil- sion as Albert Smith scored Amador Valley 21, San EBAL) answered with a Amador Valley quar- got two huge assists on the lelagh” features a Dougherty on a 1-yard run. That lead Ramon Valley 17: The 95-yard return on the ensu- terback Ronnie Jones was drive with a 21-yard run Valley team with six wins. change, the contest’s fifth, Amador Valley defense ing kickoff to pull to within responsible for the Dons’ from Kane and a question- “I knew Las Lomas was would be the final one of the came up clutch, keeping four points. other two touchdowns. able pass interference call a good team even though game when Monte Vista (6- San Ramon out of the end- The Wolves had an op- two plays later that set up their record doesn’t show 2, 3-1 EBAL) added another zone on a key fourth-quarter portunity to take the lead Livermore, BYE: The first-and-goal from Dublin’s it,” Wade said. “But yeah, insurance touchdown behind possession to seal a crucial with less than a minute re- Cowboys (3-5, 0-4 EBAL) 3-yard line. I think kid-wise they might a 19-yard pass from Jake East Bay Athletic League maining after marching all did not play this week. They The run and penalty ac- have been thinking ‘we’ll Haener to Noah Sol. road victory. the way down to the Dons’ will face Amador Valley counted for 36 of the drive’s skate by this week, and then Granada will host San Amador Valley (6-2, 3-1 14-yard line before a key (6-2, 3-1 EBAL) this week 60 yards. Las Lomas (1-7, we’ll get Dougherty next Ramon Valley (2-6, 1-3 EBAL) built a 21-10 lead play from Matt Mahurin on in Pleasanton before facing 0-4 DFAL) would have only week.” EBAL) this week. behind a 91-yard scoring run fourth down turned the ball rival Granada in the 2015 two offensive plays against It’s easy to understand from Ledre McCullough. over and secured the win. season finale on Nov. 6. Dublin (6-2, 2-2 DFAL) why the Dublin players Foothill 24, Cal 7: The San Ramon Valley (2-6, 1-3 during the remaining three might be extra-focused on Falcons (9-0, 5-0 EBAL) quarters that would result in the school’s biggest rival. clinched at least a share of Anniversary 15 or more yards. For the first time in the the EBAL Championship by Part of the reason for series’ 8-year history, both spoiling the Grizzlies' (5-3, Events Planned Dublin’s offensive struggles teams enter the contest with 3-2 EBAL) homecoming in the first half was Las winning records. In fact, the with an impressive 17-point at Callippe Golf Lomas’ strategy of lining combined 12 wins represent victory. up with eight defensive the most the two schools Sophomore quarterback Ben Wooldridge got Foot- players inside the box. That have ever finished a season Pleasanton will be cel- alignment limited the Gaels’ with, and that’s with three hill’s offense started, throw- ing touchdowns to Matt ebrating the 10 year anniver- rushing attack to only 30 games remaining this year. sary of the Callippe Preserve rushing yards on 18 at- Dougherty Valley has Gates and Ruben Mercado. The scores, along with a Golf Course. Events are tempts in the first half. The beaten Dublin only once, a planned for Wednesday, running struggles limited 34-27 win in 2013, but this 34-yard field goal by Jacob Guzman, gave Foothill a November 11, 2015 at the Dublin to as many three- is arguably the best Wildcat Golf Course. The day in- and-out possessions (three) team in school history. It’s 17-7 lead at halftime. An 11-yard run by run- cludes a round of golf and as first downs in the first 24 also the first time in the a party with on-course food minutes. previous five years Dough- ning back Isaiah Floyd late in the fourth quarter capped and beverages, an after- Because of the defen- erty Valley enters with an event cocktail reception, sive strategy, the Gaels re- above-.500 record. the game’s scoring. Foothill will now enter hors d’ouevres and prizes. committed themselves to “It’s going to be a good In the past ten years, over throwing more out of their game,” Wade said. “Dough- its bye week this Friday, before it hosts crosstown 600,000 rounds of golf have spread formation during the erty Valley has a good re- been played, countless golf halftime adjustment period. cord. We have a good record. rival Amador Valley (6-2, 3-1 EBAL) next week. A lessons have been taught, Dublin attempted only five But even when both teams Photo - Doug Jorgensen and a multitude of special passes in the first half, but don’t have good records it’s win against the Dons will Livermore High School varsity boys water polo team give the Falcons sole pos- events have been hosted on threw the ball four times on still a rivalry game. These swamped crosstown rival, Granada High School, 24 the grounds. its opening possession of the games are always fun and session of the EBAL football championship. to 2 in an EBAL match up. Noah Pettit scored 8 goals The course, an award- third quarter. anything can happen.” and Tyler Paden 7 to lead the win. Pettit also recorded winning design by Brian three assists. Costello, has also won other awards and accolades over the years, including but not limited to: • Ranked 6th Public Ac- cess Golf Course by Golf Week Magazine – March 2006 • Ranked 9th “Best New Public under $75” by Golf Digest – January 2007 • 3 time winner of Green- sKeeper.org “Best Value Award” in the East Bay Area • Golf Week Magazine – 47th Best Municipal Course – May 2010 Pictured is the 1965 Livermore High School varsity football team. • Winner of 6 Envi- ronmental in Golf Awards Photo - Doug Jorgensen (ELGA) 50th Anniversary Game Scheduled Livermore High School varsity girls water polo team Fee for the golf outing defeated Granada High School 11 to 9 in an EBAL and party is $55 for Pleas- On November 6, 1965, 7:00 P.M. Commemorative Lloyd, Don Briemle, Harold match up. Livermore scored four goals to two for anton residents and $65 for Livermore High School and t-shirts and game tickets can Sinclair. Granada in the final quarter to secure the win. non-residents. Registration Granada High School met on be purchased at a discount The Committee is reach- opens at 8:30 a.m. for a the Livermore High School on line-https://prepmo.com/ ing out to every Livermore 10:00 a.m. shotgun golf out- Football Field in the first events/32 . and Granada High School SPORTS NOTES ing. Call 426-6666 for more ever varsity football game The game will feature a player, coach, and cheer- (continued from page 6) information or to register. between the two schools. pre-game ceremonial coin leader who has participated This year, on Friday, Novem- toss with a number of the in any of the 50 games. an unbeaten season. Race to the Flagpole The grades 6-8 girls team of Vivi- The Livermore-Granada Boosters ber 6, 2015, the Livermore original members, coaches Please contact any member ana Valenton, Sophia Piper, and Mina will host the 6th Annual “Race to the Cowboys and the Granada and cheer squads of the 1965 of the organizing commit- Thompson were third. The grades 6-8 Flagpole” on Saturday, November Matadors will square off in teams. A half-time ceremony tee for details: James Pe- boys were led to a fifth place finish by 14, 2015. The event offers several Giorgio Piazza (10th), Jacob Walker distances that include a 5K run/walk, the 50th anniversary of that will include the introduction tersdorf- Athletic Director (25th), and Chase Vogler (44th), with 10K run, half marathon and one- historical game. of players and cheer-squad LHS- jpetersdorf@lvjusd. Graedon Beeler, Sam Costello, and mile fun run. All events start at Jhon Enriquez running well for the Independence Park and go through To commemorate the members through the years. k12.ca.us; Clark Conover- team. Finally, in the grades K-2 race, Livermore’s scenic Sycamore Grove event, the 50th Anniversary Livermore High School Athletic Director GHS cco- Nicolai Barron and Zach Lininger Park. These events are open to all ages Game Committee has orga- won the first game 20-13. [email protected]; finished 1-2 followed closely by Daniel and abilities. Enrique in 6th. All race proceeds support the Reed nized a number of activities Coaches for that game were Dino Certa- LHS Alum- The team will take a few months Livermore-Granada Boosters scholar- and events. There will be a Don Couch (Livermore), nus- Class of 1966 certad@ break before track season begins in ship program. Plumbing February. For more information on Race-day registration begins at free hot dog BBQ tailgate Bob Springer (Granada), comcast.net; Kristin Water- St. Michael CYO cross country and 6:45a.m. at Independence Park, 2798 Livermore, CA sponsored by the Livermore along with their staff, Tom Meyer Skmeyer24@com- track, see the website at http://www. Holmes Street in Livermore. The half High School Alumni As- Davis, Many Braz, Dick cast.net; or Bob Bronzan smisctrack.org marathon starts at 8:30am, 10K starts (925) 371-5671 sociation from 6:00 P.M.- [email protected] at 9:00am and 5K at 9:15 am. The [email protected] one-mile fun run begins at 10:45 am. License #601931 (continued on page 10) thunder sox baseball club Spring Team Tryouts 10U –14U sunday, november 15 • 9am DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL • Professional Coaching • Player Development • Tournament & League Play Visit our website for more information and to register www.TsoxBaseball.com (510) 909-6718 PAGE 8 - The Independent, OCTOBER 29, 2015 WATER (continued from page one)

The rates approved by the reviews water rates annually of 2016 whether another 2016 that will allow retailers by Tri-Valley Community broadcast meetings. board will add $7 million to to see if changes are needed. drought surcharge would be more flexibility in setting Television of regular board Greci said that he is not reserves next year, but still Ramirez Holmes told justified. Many people have rates, said Duerig. meetings. "too keen on televising every fall short of what Zone 7 The Independent that the 13 high hopes that predictions Alan Burnham of Liver- There won't be live TV. meeting" when raising the needs, said general manager percent annual rate increase, of heavy rains from an El more said that the important However, viewers can watch rates appears to be the only Jill Duerig. which includes an annual 3 Niño weather pattern pre- thing is to have more water, broadcasts of recordings. A time people turn out. Duerig told The Inde- percent cost of living boost, dicted for this winter will especially to maintain lawns pendent that the staff sup- streaming option, as well Ramirez Holmes, one and separately, the drought be realized. and plants. He noted that as video on demand, with of the five directors who ports the rates adopted by surcharge, was too high. Limiting the drought past rate increases were the board. Although it will indexing of each agenda voted for television, said Ramirez Holmes said, surcharge to one year was relatively low, so "we will item, will also be available. that there are many reasons mean continued reliance "The board clearly needed a point argued especially on reserves for three years, pay the price this year." Starting date will be worked people can't attend meetings to fix this year's operational strongly by Pleasanton BOARD OK'S VIDEO out by TVCT and Zone 7. in the evening, so TV will "that reliance decreases with shortfall, and restore op- Councilmember Kathy Na- each year, and could result in RECORDINGS Stevens voted against the offer an option. "TV30 is a erational reserves to the rum at the meeting. a first step toward replenish- Also focusing on out- action. John Greci abstained. community asset. We should ing reserves as early at FY board's policy level." She Narum told the Zone 7 reach, the board voted 5-1-1 Stevens said that Zone 7 has support that as a benefit for 2019-20, depending on fu- also supports preparation for board that Pleasanton also to spend $1800 per month been very transparent, and it informing the public," said ture decisions of the board." debt service payments in the raised its water rates this on delayed TV broadcasts "makes no sense at all" to Ramirez Holmes. "The adopted rates rep- future, but felt the rates were year. The public clearly resent a compromise, in- set too high. did not want a long-range corporating many of the The debt service covers drought surcharge imposed consultant’s recommenda- the costs of future capi- at the same time. She also tions balanced with many tal improvements projects, said that the water rate sur- Air Quality District Adopts changes requested by the which were deferred during charge should be limited to public and the retail water the recession in an effort to one year only, as backed by New Wood Burning Regulations agencies served by Zone 7," keep consumer costs down. a letter from city staff. said Duerig. Zone 7 traditionally has Livermore public works The Board of Directors instead adopted the real newly adopted EPA emis- Zone 7 officials have used a policy of "pay as you director Darren Greenwood of the Bay Area Air Quality estate property disclosure sion standards and compli- computed the new cost, go" to finance capital proj- said that it's important for Management District unani- requirement. ance dates for all wood which will begin Jan. 1, ects. At the Oct. 22 meeting Zone 7 to have the revenue mously adopted strong new The amendment provides heaters sold or manufactured 2016, for a customer using it was evident a majority of it needs to provide a safe and provisions that are expected in the Bay Area. 10 CCF per month. The fig- an exemption to households the board feels comfortable reliable water supply. to significantly improve with no permanently in- All fireplace or chimney ures apply to a straight pass- with debt on major capital John Archer, chief fi- remodels that exceed costs through of the fee, without the agency's wood burning stalled natural gas, propane improvements, especially nancial officer of DSRSD, regulation designed to fur- or electric heating options. of greater than $15,000 and any retailer costs added. if interest rates were low, as said the agency appreciated require a local building per- CCF is equivalent to one ther safeguard public health Households may qualify they have been. Zone 7 efforts to consider mit are required to replace hundred cubic feet of water. against the hazards of fine for the sole source of heat an uncertified wood burning The 10 CCF increase One exception was direc- the changes offered by his particle pollution. exemption if the only source will reach $7.90 per month tor Bill Stevens, who said agency. A $3 million grant pro- of heat is a wood-burning device or fireplace with an in the first year. Of that that for most of its history, Archer also credited gram is under development device that is EPA certified EPA certified wood-burning amount, $5.70 is related to Zone 7 saved up money Zone 7 staff for outreach that will provide at least 50 and registered in the Air device, gas-fueled or electric the one-year conservation before paying for capital efforts, which drew an es- percent or more funding for District's program. heater. charge, which will sunset improvements. The only rea- timated 50 to 60 members residents to change out from Households may receive Wood-burning devices Dec. 31, 2016. In 2017, the son debt is being discussed, of the public to the meeting. older wood burning devices a temporary 30-day exemp- may no longer be installed in monthly increase would as far as he is concerned, is Some in attendance were to better and more effective tion to repair a non-function- new building construction. drop to $2.93, and in 2018, that directors failed to raise Boy Scouts who were work- home heating equipment. al heater. New building construction it would be $3.32. rates high enough over the ing on a civics merit badge. The wood burning rule, Under the amendment, must install cleaner and The other directors said past few years. Very few members of the which was approved in following a 20-minute start- more efficient heating op- they backed the compro- The form of future credit public spoke. One pointed 2008, has been effective in up allowance for new fires, tions, such as gas-fueled or mise worked out by the -- bonds, line of credit, cer- out that seniors won't receive reducing fine particle pollu- visible emissions of greater electric heaters. agencies. President Sarah tificates of participation, a Social Security increase tion in the region, and help- than 20 percent opacity and The Air District will open Palmer said that three years or other -- are for future next year, thereby continu- ing to raise awareness of the aggregate to 3 minutes in a change out grant program is a reasonable commitment discussions. ing to limit their incomes. air quality health hazards of for fireplaces and wood on the 13 percent water rate any hour would be consid- Directors also noted that Duerig said the retailers wood smoke. Staff removed ered an exceedance of the burning stoves in the spring increase,in light of the fact they want to discuss future charge the rates to con- of 2016. Funding priority that they retailers have been an earlier draft proposal to standard. reserve funds and capital sumers, so it's an issue that the rule requiring fireplace The amendment requires will go to low income resi- asking for longer term com- improvements at some fu- should be addressed to them. dents and high wood smoke mitments on water rates to or wood stove change outs wood-heater manufacturers ture time. Further, there may be a bal- impact areas. help with their planning. She when selling a home and and retailers to comply with Directors said that they lot measure in November added that Zone 7 always will determine at the end

Hike Brushy Peak is a countywide event celebrat- Year and Coughton Court and To make an appointment to clients in Alameda, Contra Costa from any local area high school A special hike, led by Kaiser ing the contributions of extraor- free time to explore Chipping donate blood, download the free & Solano counties at 24 conve- may apply. Permanente's Hike and Thrive dinary women leaders in our Camden, Broadway and Ciren- Red Cross Blood Donor App nient locations. It is a nonprofit The exchange program is partner, Save Mount Diablo, will communities during National cester. Meet head gardeners, from app stores, visit redcross- organization comprised of suc- reciprocal. It is expected that take place at Brushy Peak Re- Women’s History month. vist garden centers and learn to blood.org or call 1-800-RED cessful business entrepreneurs families that send a child on gional Preserve in Livermore on The 2016 Women’s Hall create a glorious garden at your CROSS (1-800-733-2767). and industry executives who this program will also receive Sunday, November 1st at 9am. of Fame inductees will be own home. Donors can now use the Blood volunteer to counsel and men- and host a student. Two years Interested people need not be announced at the beginning The tour continues with Donor App to access their donor tor businesses at no cost – from of Spanish, at any level or Kaiser Permanente members to of the new year and will be four nights in London, staying card and view vital signs from start-up to success. equivalent Spanish ability, is attend. Everyone is welcome. honored at the March 2016 at a four star property in South previous donations. For more information about required. Deadline to apply is Wear hiking boots or sturdy event. Visit www.acgov.org/ Kensington. The highlight will American Red Cross Blood SCORE East Bay, visit www. March 15, 2016. walking shoes (no open toed cao/halloffame/ to submit an be a full day at Hampton Court Donation Centers: Pleasanton eastbayscore.org. To learn more Students from Tulancingo, shoes). Bring snacks, water and online nomination or to obtain Flower Show and another full Blood Donation Center, 5556- about other library programs and Mexico will visit Pleasanton sunscreen for the hike. There more information, or call (510) day to Wisley an RHS garden. B Springdale Ave., Pleasanton; events, visit www.livermoreli- June 12-July 3rd, 2016. Stu- are restrooms and a picnic area 272-6984. There will be a night London Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 brary.net. dents from Pleasanton will at the staging area. Theater and free time to explore a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Friday – visit Tulancingo, Mexico July Dogs are welcome, but must London landmarks. Many meals Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3- 24th, 2016 Save Mount Diablo are included. All transporta- Additional blood donation Sister City Exchange remain on leash. Save Mount Diablo events: Pleasanton-Tulancingo Sis- Information meetings will Two hikes are available: tion will be private for just opportunities: be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Trail Adventure, Sun., Nov. Dublin11/14/2015: 8 a.m. - ter City Association (PTSCA) is Beginner hike: 3 miles, 300 8, Half-Marathon, as well as 5K 15 guests. Cost: $5595.00 per Pleasanton Chamber of Com- person. Contact Destinations 2 p.m., St. Raymond's Church, seeking high school applicants foot elevation gain/loss, 2 hours; and 10K distances up the slopes (10th&11th grade) for this merce office, 777 Peters Avenue, Intermediate hike: 6 miles, Unlimited in Pleasanton (925) 11555 Shannon Ave. Pleasanton on the following of Mount Diablo and finishing Livermore 11/11/2015: 10 summer's 30th annual Youth 1000 foot elevation gain/loss, back at Castle Rock. This day 462-0402 for complete itinerary days: Monday, November 9, and reservations. a.m. - 4 p.m., Las Positas Col- Exchange Program. 2.5 - 3 hours also features a Family Hike start- This program promotes in- 2015; Monday, December 7, The Laughlin Ranch Staging lege, 3000 Campus Hill Dr. 2015; Monday, January 18, ing and ending at Castle Rock Pleasanton 11/6/2015: 9 a.m. ternational understanding and Area is located at 3899 Laughlin Park - with parking at Northgate Donate Blood friendship, and gives students 2016; Tuesday, February 16 Road in Livermore. Look for the - 3 p.m., Kaiser Permanente, 2016. High School and shuttle service The American Red Cross 7601 Stoneridge Dr. a chance to experience another Kaiser Permanente signs. to Castle Rock Park. encourages eligible donors to culture and language first-hand. Contact Exchange@PTS- Email [email protected] For further information and give blood before the holiday Participants will act as Youth CA.org for more information with names and email addresses registration for all programs, go season is in full swing. Small Businesses Ambassadors representing not and an Exchange Coordinator of those attending. This hike is to www.savemountdiablo.org Blood donations often de- There will be a free presenta- only the City of Pleasanton but respond as soon as possible. on a first come first served basis, cline from Thanksgiving to New tion for small business owners also California and the United RSVP to a meeting is re- as space is limited. Please arrive and entrepreneurs by East Bay Five Star Agent Year’s Day when holiday festivi- States. High school students (continued on page 9) by 8:30am to check-in and to ties pull people away from their SCORE on Monday, November ensure parking. Renee Best of Intero Real 16, 2015, 3-4pm, at the Civic Estate Services has been named donation appointments. This often causes a drop in the blood Center Library, 1188 S. Liver- a Five Star Real Estate Agent. more Ave., Livermore. There is Nominations Sought The award winners represent available for patients. Donations are needed in the weeks leading no registration needed to attend. Nominations are now be- fewer than 7 percent of real SCORE East Bay provides: ing accepted for the Alameda estate agents in the Bay Area. up to the holidays to help offset this seasonal decline. resources, expertise, free con- County Women’s Hall of Fame, Renee Best is located in fidential business counseling, which each year honors ex- Livermore. Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those workshops, entrepreneur busi- traordinary local women and For more information about ness services, social media, celebrates their contributions to the award, go to www.fivestar- with types O negative, B nega- tive, A negative and AB blood. funding alternatives, and advice. the community. Honorees will professoinal.com. SCORE East Bay serves be celebrated at the 23rd Annual Alameda County Women’s Hall Garden Tour of Fame luncheon and awards An English Garden Tour, ceremony in Oakland in March fully escorted by Jacquie Wil- Livermore Cinemas 2016. Once again, the event will liams-Coutwright of Alden Lane be co-hosted by the Alameda burnt (R) 12:30 3:40 6:55 9:45 Nursery and Carol Lehman of our brand is crisis (r) 1:40 4:25 7:10 9:50 County Board of Supervisors Destinations Unlimited, departs and the Alameda County Com- scouts guide to the zombie apocalypse (r) 12:15 2:40 5:05 San Francisco on July 2, 2016 for 7:30 9:55 mission on the Status of Women. ten days. The itinerary will focus Nominations are being ac- the martian (pg13) 1:00 2:30 4:00 5:30 7:00 8:30 10:00 on the Cotswold’s staying five Paranormal activity: ghost dimension (r)-dbox 1:00 3:10 5:15 cepted for outstanding women in nights in a family owned 17th 12 categories: Business and Pro- 7:30 9:35 century hotel in Stow-on-the- bridge of spies (pg13) 12:15 1:00 3:30 4:20 6:45 7:30 9:50 fessions; Community Service; Wold. The highlight of a twelve Culture and Art; Education; garden visit is a private tour of goosebumps (pg) 12:20 2:40 5:00 7:25 9:40 Environment; Health; Justice; Highgrove, the home and garden hotel transylvania 2 (pg) 12:00 2:15 4:30 6:45 Non-Traditional Careers; Sci- of HRH the Prince of Wales last witch hunter (pg13) 12:00 2:25 4:50 7:15 9:40 ence, Technology, Engineering; and his wife Camilla. Gardens the intern (pg13) 12:40 3:50 6:50 9:30 Sports and Athletics; Philan- included in the tour are: Kifts- steve jobs (r) 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:50 thropy and Youth. gate, Hidcote, Barnsley House, jem and the holograms (pg) 11:50am The deadline to submit nomi- Upton Wold, Mill Dene, David rock the kasbah (r) 9:50pm nations is December 11, 2015. Austin Roses, Bourton House, preview NOvember 5: The Women’s Hall of Fame HHA/Christie’s Garden of the spectre (pg13) 7:00 8:30 The Independent, OCTOBER 29, 2015 - PAGE 9

quired - include name/email/ Among the topics discussed visitors. Over the years, we’ve in Pleasanton, has also volun- Buy-Back. from Monday No- contact #/grade/school). are updates on traffic calming seen many duck and wading teered countless hours at the Y vember 2, 2015 to Friday No- All dates for trips and meet- strategies for the 580/680 cor- bird species here as well as a over his 9 years as a member. vember 6, 2015 during normal Grief Support ings are subject to change. ridor, population growth and variety of raptors and song birds. He is always willing to step office hours, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Hope Hospice is offering Art the future of schools, partnering This program is appropriate up and take leadership, and he Children are invited during for Life grief support workshops for children and teens (ages 6 – Mayors Report together in the Tri-Valley, hu- for beginner through advanced incredibly welcoming to new these times to bring their col- man services provided by the birding enthusiasts. There will and potential members of the Y. lected candy to the office at 1018 17) on Tuesday, November 3, A special one-hour edition be binoculars to lend for those Jason has been a member of from 6 to 8 p.m. of “Mayors Report” taped on cities, and much more. Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Liver- For complete schedule of who don’t have them. Canceled theY for 8 years, where he has more, where they will receive $1 This workshop helps partici- location at Callippe Preserve if raining. taken on a variety of volunteer pants explore and reflect on their Golf Course in Pleasanton, is air dates and times, visit the for every pound of candy they Tri-Valley TV website tv30.org. A $3 donation is requested leadership roles. He now serves exchange. This candy will be loss, cope with grief reactions currently airing on Tri-Valley to help support the programs on the Board of Managers. He and restore a sense of hope for TV30. Mayors from the cit- In addition, “Mayors Report” sent to troops stationed overseas may be viewed streaming live unless other fees are specified. co-chaired the annual Golf through Operation Gratitude. the upcoming season. During ies of Dublin, Livermore, and Participants may call 925-960- Tournament. the workshop, children have an Pleasanton discuss topical issues and via Video on Demand on Not only will children re- the station’s website. 2400 for more information. Both award recipients were ceive $1 for every pound of opportunity to paint a ceramic relating their cities and the Tri- recognized at the 136th Annual piece of their choice with Art Valley. The show may be viewed candy (up to 10 lbs of candy per Meeting and Volunteer Recogni- child), they also will be entered for Life’s founder, Anthony on Comcast TV Channel 30 and Fall Birds Y Volunteers Honored tion Ceremony for the YMCA of Knutson. Art for Life’s motto AT&T U-Verse via Channel 99 The Tri-Valley YMCA will into a drawing for an X-Box One Fall Birds of Springtown will the East Bay on October 22nd. Gaming System. is Kids + Art = Healing, and as well as streaming live and via be the topic of the Sat., Oct. 31 recognize Colin Ho-Tseung, III For more information, participants will have an op- video on demand on the TV30 as the Youth of Character award The annual candy buy-back Livermore Area Recreation and contact the Tri-Valley YMCA is one way to reduce holiday portunity to create art as part of website at tv30.org. Park District ranger staff pro- recipient and Jason Cardoza as at [email protected] or their healing process. For more Appearing on “Mayors Re- Adult Volunteer of the Year. candy consumption, which in gram. Meet Ranger Patti Cole 925 263 4444. turn will lead to less tooth decay. information about Art for Life, port” are Dublin Mayor David at 8 a.m. at Marlin Pound Park, Along with being the phi- visit artforlife.org. Haubert, Livermore Mayor lanthropist for TMCA's Youth For information about the 2010 Bluebell Drive. office of Dr. Joseph Hwang or Enrollment in this workshop John Marchand, and Pleasan- Join the fall “migration” & Government Teen Leader- Candy Buy Back is limited. For more information ton Mayor Jerry Thorne, with ship Program, Colin, a senior Dr. Joseph Hwang will hold the Candy Buy-back event, call to the north side of town in (925) 273-7650. or to register, call Jamie Schel- TV30 moderator Tom Morrison. search of seasonal feathered at Amador Valley High School his annual Halloween Candy lenberg at (925) 829-8770.

Michael Fulford Nancy Joyce Myers many in this world, and her smile Jan Casey leaves behind 13, 2015, 3833 East Ave., Resident of Livermore Nancy Joyce Myers (age lasting was something that many her three children: Daughter Livermore. (925) 447-2942 Sept. 20, 1953 - Sept. 21, 2015 84) died on Monday, Oc- friend- remember her by. She was a Colleen Casey (Ward), Col- It is with great sadness tober 19, 2015 in Redding, ships. deep thinker, and had views leen’s two son’s: Adrian and Bernice Violet that the family of Michael CA. Nancy was born June Denise on the world that nobody Jordan Ward, Adrian’s wife May Marchini Henry Fulford announces his 30, 1931 always could change or understand. Sara Hurtado, their daughter May 21, 1921-Oct. 16, 2015 death after a yearlong battle in An- had a We will carry on her af- Nevaeh; Son Michael Casey Resident of San Leandro with brain tioch, to heart for finity for award-winning his wife Karen; their daugh- Born in Seattle, Wash- adventure indie movies and “classic” ter Jessica Casey and son cancer on parents ington, to Swedish immi- Septem- and fun. alternative music. We will Colton Casey: Jan’s other grants Charles Konrad and Gordon She experienced many dif- never forget the undying, son, Patrick Casey, and son ber 21, & Alice Signe Maria (Johansson) 2015, the ferent areas of California, passionate love for her five in law Ron Ward. Brandstrom, Bernice and her Strat- traveling and living in cities cats, who have brought her Born Janice Louise West- day after hearn. brothers, Arnold, Bert, and his 62nd such as Los Angeles, Santa more joy than an average fall in February 7, 1941. She Rodney, Nancy Barbara, Chico, and Dublin person experiences. was the daughter of Richard birthday. was a grew up before finally settling in the Dee Dee, as many af- and Elsie Westfall (Stickles). among Mike cheer- beautiful city of Livermore. fectionately knew her as, Jan attended Menlo Atherton was born leader and a friend to all a rich She had a passionate and leaves behind her mother High School, graduating in network to Joseph and graduated from Antioch fiery attitude, which caused Diane Slater and deceased 1958. She attended San Jose and Dawna Fulford and High School in 1949. She of fam- her to let life take her wher- father Gerald Slater of Dan- State College. Jan married ily and raised in Modesto, where went to work at Fibreboard ever her heart urged. She ville, CA, children Tay- Robert Casey, which lasted he graduated from Grace Paper Mill in Antioch as a neigh- was extremely headstrong, lor and Madison Lobb of until his death in 1999. She bors with M. Davis High School. He secretary and met the love and knew how to make a Livermore, CA, brother taught English as a Second went on to earn a Bachelor of of her life, Robert Myers, especial- lasting impact wherever she John Slater of Livermore, Language, was a volunteer ly close bonds with her aunt Science degree in Landscape that same year. With a cute ended up. During her time CA, and Roger Craig of Cub Scout Den Mother, smile, she shared a memory and uncle, Esther and Emil, Architecture from California in Chico, she worked as a Danville, CA. She leaves Campfire Girls in addition Johnson and their children: one week before she passed licensed Dental Assistant. In behind her life-long friend to her everyday activities of Polytechnic State Univer- about Bob winking at her Gus (Virginia), Amy (Char- sity, San Luis Obispo, at the 1997, her first daughter Tay- and sister, Sheri Schermer- taking care of her children. lie), and Nancy (Jim) of every time he walked by her lor was born. One year later, horn of Oakley, CA, and When her children same time as he married and desk. Two years later, June Mount Vernon, WA. started his family. He began in 1998, her second daughter childhood friend Jim Walton reached middle school in the She worked at Boeing 16, 1951, Nancy and Bob Madison was born. Shortly of Dublin, CA. Those who mid 1970’s, Jan rejoined the his career in Santa Barbara were married at the Congre- Aircraft Co. from 1941 and then joined the City of after, she moved to Dublin knew the mutual love of work force, allowing for her through WWII. Essentially gational Church in Antioch. to raise her two baby girls. “Dee”; Anthony Mitchell of to blossom. Her work ethic, Pleasanton as their Land- They had two children they a ‘blueprint librarian,’ she scape Architect, a position Once moved to Dublin, Concord, CA, Alissa Dufour intelligence, willingness to bicycled around grounds adored and memories of Denise dedicated all of her of Pleasanton, CA, Roy and learn, found her in positions he held for 30 years. Mike's summer Tahoe vacations keeping track of the careful- energy and time into mak- Tammy Lewis of Danville, of HR, Office Manager, HR ly guarded aircraft plans. Af- creative contributions to the at the family cabin and fre- ing her daughters’ child- CA. And of course, although Manager and trusted “men- City of Pleasanton are visible quent ocean trips were a ter the war, Bernice moved hoods loving and memo- nothing compares to her tor” according to Penny to San Francisco to work at in the city's 44 parks, public highlight of their lives. They rable. Between working 10 love, we will try and pass on Darlington who worked art installations, rescued moved to Walnut Creek and Hartford Fire Ins. Co. hour days, Denise spent all the unique, undying love for with Jan for 21 years, calling Married to Eugene heritage trees, and on every lived in their home they her free time documenting her three remaining kitties, her “the hardest most loyal street. The beauty of Pleas- loved for 35 years until re- Marchini April 17, 1948, every moment of their lives Fred, Lilly, and Missy. employee ever.” she lived in San Leandro anton and its lasting positive locating to Redding in 2005. together. Today remains We will celebrate De- As a member of the com- impact will be his legacy. Nancy loved her fam- and raised their son, Mike, video tapes of countless nise’s life with a memorial munity in which she lived and daughter, Chris. She was With his characteristic en- ily and friends dearly. She recitals, small New Year’s service at Oak Hill Park in and worked, making friends enjoyed her garden flowers a classic 50’s homemaker. ergy and enthusiasm, Mike Eve Celebrations together, Danville on Sunday, No- as her selfless and caring es- An avid PTA member, she was a loving (and much & hummingbirds, reading and of course, St. Patrick’s vember 22, 2015. sence would shine beams of a good book, singing in served in many positions loved), devoted, playful, and Day Parade’s through down- light upon those who were ranging from Librarian to the church choir & play- town Danville- where she fortunate to know her. Of crazily entertaining father. ing the piano in church as Ruben T. Perez President and was awarded A man of vast knowledge cherished dressing her girls Ruben T. Perez, age 68, the many things Jan loved an Honorary Life Member- an accompanist as well as up to participate in. In ad- to do was create pastoral and varied talents, he was for enjoyment. She was a a lifetime resident of Liver- ship. Bernice worshipped at good at just about anything dition, there are thousands more, died peacefully at landscapes of wonder. Her San Lorenzo Baptist Church, creative person enjoying of beautiful memories cap- he attempted. His warmth, home on October 23, 2015 home was lush with green serving in many ways in- painting & water coloring, tured in pictures by Denise and a friendly food stop for generosity, charm, and won- sewing clothes for herself after a long battle of diabetes cluding lead Shepherdess derfully irreverent sense that many are thankful to local hummingbirds need- and greeter. and her daughter, dining & have in her memory. Her and renal disease. His family ing sustenance. This love of humor made him unfor- dancing with her husband was by his side. Ruben was Diagnosed with dementia two daughters were raised of gardening was a perfect in 2005, Bernice’s memory gettable to everyone lucky every Saturday night come around her passionate and loved by many people and fit for her dedication and enough to meet him. Seldom rain or shine, watching As will be missed. began to run short, while soulful demeanor, being service in the Mount Diablo time with her family began is the smartest man in the The World Turns on TV, accustomed to her love for Ruben was a graduate Rose Society. Jan served as room also the most fun and cooking, and entertaining. of Livermore High School to run long. She enjoyed music and her principles of a passionate and dedicated manicures, weekly hair the most likable; Mike was She had a bubbly personality sole strength. Her love for and served in the Army. He member involved in a range that rarest of birds. with a contagious laugh. worked at the Ford Motor appointments, eating out, music has left us all with of activities, acting as Di- worshipping with Mike’s Mike was a fine ath- She is survived by her songs and melodies lasting Plant in Milpitas and retired rector for 6 of those years, husband of 64 years, Robert family, classic movies, long lete and outdoorsman. He forever in her memory. from the City of Pleasanton culminating in a award ARS grew up playing tennis at Myers, sister Joan Salazar car drives, and fabric shop- In 2001, she moved to after 21 years. Bronze Medal Award for ping, knotting 550 fleece the Modesto Racquet Club. (Raymond) of Santa Clara, Livermore, CA where she “outstanding service to a brother Ted Conklin (Di- Ruben is survived by his Blankets for Kids in 2010! Later, while in college, he lived and loved to live for wife of 38 years, Rhonda, local rose society.” True to Many will recall watching anne) of Reno, children Bob the past fourteen years. This Jan’s nature, she was sur- became an avid hang glider Myers (Cathy) of Burney, daughter, Angela Perez of her dance down the aisle for and surfer who enjoyed surf- is where she began to raise Livermore, and beloved prised as she felt she “never Holy Communion. Joy Fischer (Richard) of her two daughters all on her did that much”. To those ing and camping trips with Livermore, grandchildren granddaughter, Fiona Perez Bernice passed peace- friends along the California own, as a single mother. of Livermore. He is also who knew Jan, knew how fully into the arms of her Ashley Virgilio (Anthony), She continued to work in much she did above and coast. Always a motorcycle Brandon Fischer and Tony survived by his sister, Mary Savior on October 16, 2015. enthusiast, he explored the dental offices, where she Monser, of Livermore, Lydia beyond the norm as to her She is survived by Myers, and other grandchil- has formed many lasting that was the norm. back roads on his vintage dren, great grandchildren Brown of Bothwell WA and children, Mike (Debbie) Norton Commando. Mike and personal relationships Jan was a lover of poetry Marchini of Livermore, and and many nieces and neph- with each of her employers brother George Perez of and story. One of her favor- loved to sail, and maintained ews that she loved so dearly. Pleasanton. Christine (Ken) MacLaugh- and co-workers. She was ites was songwriter Leonard lin, of San Leandro, grand- with great fastidiousness two There will be many more breathtaking; so intelligent, According to his wishes Cohen: wooden boats on which he colorful rainbows in the no services will be held. children, Kyle (Elizabeth) hardworking and so beauti- “Ring the bells that still and Kayla Marchini. often took friends and family California skies in honor of ful that many took deep in- Donations in his name can can ring for outings on SF Bay. Nancy! She will be missed. be made to Hope Hospice. Her memorial will be terest in her. Not to mention, Forget your perfect of- Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3pm at Mike is survived by his her gathered years of experi- fering "true companion," Sally Our Savior Lutheran Min- Denise Diane Slater ence as an assistant made her Janice Louise There is a crack, a crack istries, 1385 S. Livermore Madrid; his beloved daugh- August 12, 1970 – Oct. 8, 2015 witty, quick, and confident in everything ters Emma and Hannah Ful- Resident of Livermore Casey (Westfall) Ave. in Livermore. Bernice in her work. She was just as Janice Louise Casey That's how the light gets will be interred privately ford, and their mother Gail Denise, a bright beautiful careful and precise as any in. soul, left us far too soon. On (Westfall) passed away on at Chapel of the Chimes in Fulford; his parents, Joe dentist behind the chair. She October 18, 2015, in her In lieu of flowers, dona- October 8th, 2015, the world Hayward. and Shirley Fulford; his was admired by all that came home of Livermore, CA tions can be made to Con- Suggested donations in sisters, Jan Small (Dan), lost a strong, hardworking across her. surrounded by her three tinuum Care Hospice Foun- lieu of flowers include Hope mother, a beloved daughter, Denise couldn’t help but Vicki Bavaro (Frank), Kelly children. Jan left this stage dation. Hospice or the Humane and an unforgettable friend. bleed passion, and unin- Memorial Services will Anderson (Jeff); his broth- of life after a long coura- Society. ers, David and Eric Fulford She was born in Hayward, tentionally emphasized the geous battle with cancer. be held at Callaghan Mor- (Katie); and his nephews and California to parents Diane value of strength and work- tuary at 2 p.m. November nieces, Evan Small (Molly), and Gerald Slater. She spent ing hard to her children. Not Paul and Lexi Bavaro, Tayler her childhood years growing only this, but she loved to and Mikayla Anderson, and up in Blackhawk, CA and have fun and had the big- Nate Fulford. In addition, graduated from Monte Vista gest, brightest smile. She Obituary/ high school in 1988 with had a laugh like no one else Mike will be greatly missed Memoriam Policies by Sally's children, Alexis Madrid (John) and Peter Obituaries are published in Madrid (Tina) as well as the The Independent at no charge. grandchildren that he loved ValleyCare Thrift Shop so dearly, Marcus and Clara There is a small charge for photographs in the obituaries. Engelhardt and Leyla and END OF THE MONTH SALE Kayvon Madrid, who called Memoriam ads can also be placed in him Grampy Mike. This Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Independent when families want to honor the memories of A celebration of Mike's their loved ones. There is a charge for memoriam life will be held at a later EVERYTHING IN THE STORE date. If you would like to ads, based on the size of the ad. be notified of the memorial, 1/2 OFF! please email mhfulford@ Please send an email to gmail.com. 1911 Second Street, Livermore [email protected] PAGE 10 - The Independent, OCTOBER 29, 2015

Fusion U8 Boys Lightening Dogs vs Warriors: It was an exciting game between the Lightening Dogs and the Warriors. Both The Fusion Boys U10 Bronze Select team - the "Scary teams played hard in a tight match to the end. The top scorers The Granada High School freshman football team travelled to Pumpkins" - had a great showing at this weekend's Danville to play Monte Vista High School, winning the game 28- for the Lightening Dogs were Kenny Gandhi, Ethan Holt, and Octoberfest tournament in Walnut Creek, placing 3rd overall. Zach Lininger. Strong defense was anchored by Connor Werley. 22. Monte Vista was in the lead when Tony Garcia scored the Tyler Orth, Gavin Vadney, and Brandon Niemeyer scored the first Granada points on a 41 yard field goal during the second 3 goals for the win in Saturday afternoon's game, while Daniel quarter. Robert Sandoval then scored on a five yard run for Walter and Noah Olivier played solid defense to hold off the a 10-3 lead. Octavio Morales intercepted a Monte Vista pass opponent's attempt at a comeback. Sunday morning's game, and Garcia kicked a field goal from twenty-five yards. Brent the team pulled out a 1-0 win. Tyler Orth scored the single Cisterman, Zack Macintire, and Adrian Ayala caused a Monte goal of the game, Jake Follis made an amazing save as goalie Vista fumble recovered by the Matadors; Macintire went on when he blocked a penalty kick and Tristan Weed, Regan to score a touchdown. Late in the fourth quarter, Macintire Smith, Travis Clemens, Dylan Marques, Ryan Emerson, and returned a Granada fumble recovery seventy yards and then Trent Terkeurst, turned in their best defensive and offensive completed a pass for the two point conversion putting the performances of the season. Matadors in the lead. With time running out, the game ended with the Matadors stopping Monte Vista on the Granada five yard line. Pictured is Zack Macintire nearing a touchdown followed by Adrian and Rudy Ayala.

Livermore Fusion SC U9 Select Boys took second place overall at the Walnut Creek Octoberfest tournament this weekend ending with a 3 game win.

Pleasanton Seahawks at swim meet. SPORTS NOTES (continued from page 7) Pre-registration entry fees for the 5K Multi-Purpose Room, 1001 Elaine are $30, the 10K $35 per runner, and Avenue. Visit the website or email The U9 Fusion Select Bronze Team took 3rd in the Walnut half marathon entry fees are $45 per registration@LivermoreGirlsSoftball. Creek Halloween tournament over the weekend. They won 3 runner. Group/family discounts are org for more information. of their 4 games suffering a heart wrenching 1 to 0 loss. The available for four or more runners. The one-mile fun run entry fee is $10. offense netted 18 goals in its 4 games. The defense allowed On race day, all registration entry fees Lacrosse Signup only two goals throughout the tournament. Excellent goal will be an additional $10. Play Lacrosse! Registration is tending from Preston Temple, Joshua King and Andrew To register, visit www.raceto- open for the Livermore Phantom Cordero. Pictured are (from top, left) Coach Mario Anaya, theflagpole.org. or contact Mike Na- Lacrosse spring season. Fall/winter gel, Race Director, at 925-667-6535 tune-up sessions are under way now Gabriel Anaya, Andrew Cordero, Joshua King, Toa Faavae, or [email protected]. and included in the registration fee. Chase Nadeau, Coach Edi Cordero. Bottom from left: Michael The bat signal was spotted in the sky over Walnut Creek Sign up at www.phantomlacrosse.org. Boyd, Jaden Vassallo, Tyler Kardy, Preston Timmons, Tanner just before dawn on Saturday. Within minutes the Livermore Muela, Drayden Curtis, not pictured Preston Temple. Fusion U12 Bat-boys arrived to save the day at the Octoberfest Livermore Softball Livermore Girls Softball Associa- Swim Meet in soccer tournament. The superheros were victorious in 3 out tion welcomes all Livermore girls aged Pleasanton Black Avenue, Pleasanton. mitigate congestion along the streets of 4 tightly contested battles against their archenemies and 5-18 for the 2016 Spring Recreational The Pleasanton Seahawks are Traffic along Santa Rita Road and and in the neighborhoods. other superheros. Despite many incredible bat moves, the season. No prior experience neces- hosting a swim meet Fri., Nov. 6 to Black Ave. may be impacted through The normal programs offered sary. Online registration is now open Sun., Nov. 8, which might have some the course of the weekend. City staff through the Aquatic Center (lap and Batboys narrowly missed out on winning the championship. at LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org, or traffic impacts. has made arrangements with the local learn to swim) will not be offered Holy Halloween soccer Batman. register in person on November 10 The meet will be held at the Do- high school and elementary school to during this weekend. from 6:30-8:30pm in the Joe Michell lores Bengtson Aquatic Center, 4455 offer additional overflow parking to For information, call 931-3420.

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Debbie and Roger Kardinal many local businesses, this Other auction items in- for the outdoor lover and First, there are “Haunted Don your costume, grab a who worked tirelessly to year’s auction items will clude a ride on a Caterpil- conservationist! Halloween Wine Walks,” picnic and head to Charles R put on a very successful certainly be exciting and lar, Dinner at the King’s Tickets are still available which take place from Thurs- Vineyards for some "Hallo- fundraiser for the 2015 Fire memory-making. Table at Rubino Winery, by calling 925-449-8706 or day through Saturday, at Wine" fun and Spooktacular victims at First Street Wine One of the coolest is the beautiful jewelry, blending visit trivalleyconservancy. 6:45pm or 8:30pm, for $25 Sips on Saturday, October Company earlier this month South African Safari Pack- sessions with Karl Wente, com per person. Don a costume, 31, from 11:30 - 4:30pm. that raised over $3600. grab a flashlight and come Challenge yourself to They’d like to thank all the tour the haunted and hal- their Blind Tasting. Can merchants and wineries who lowed grounds of Concan- you tell "Which Wine is donated silent auction and non Vineyard where you’ll WITCH?" raffle items, and a big shout LEGAL NOTICES on September 29, 2015. Ex- pires September 28, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS drink the blood of the vine Do you need a pumpkin out to the musicians who pires September 29, 2020. The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT and listen as the ghosts of or two for your front porch? provided entertainment at FOR INFORMATION The Independent Legal No. 3860. Published October 15, FILE NO. 509512 vintages past tell their haunt- Eagle Ridge offers “Penny the fundraising event at First PLACING LEGAL NOTICES 3858. Published October 8, 22, 29, November 5, 2015. The following person(s) do- ing tales. A special wine Street, where Linda Allen Call 925-243-8000 15, 22, 29, 2015. ing business as: D K Build- for a Pumpkin:” with each STATEMENT OF ers, 424 Hummingbird Lane, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS and Halloween candy pair- wine purchase, pick a pump- generously added 10% of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ABANDONMENT Livermore, CA 94551, is NAME STATEMENT ing awaits at each shadowy the day’s profits to the fund. NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the kin for just 1 cent. FILE NO. 509940 FILE NO. 510049 NAME following owner(s): encounter, so be prepared On Halloween day, any- Debbie and Roger, who The following person(s) do- The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 509763 David Karl Johnson, 424 to be frightfully impressed. are posting daily from their ing business as: Forgotten one in costume receives 2 business as: The Body Art- The following person(s) has Hummingbird Lane, Liver- Fountains, 663 South S Receive 15% off on wines to for 1 reserve flight tastings at road trip to Oregon and ists, 1850 Sunset Dr, Liver- (have) abandoned the use more, CA 94551 Street, Livermore, CA 94550, go – you’ll need some adult Las Positas Vineyards. Their Washington on Facebook, more, CA 94551, is hereby of the Fictitious Business This business is conducted is hereby registered by the treats after this! 21+ years of wanted to thank several win- registered by the following Name: Studio Dance Art by an Individual Halloween wine club release following owner(s): owner(s): Fit Livermore, 7 E. Airway The registrant has not yet age, please. party takes place on Friday, eries in particular for their Forgotten Fountains, LLC, Lauren Michelle Dutch, 1850 Blvd Unit #151, Livermore, begun to transact business Feel up for some more generosity, including Cuda 663 South S Street, Liver- October 30, 6-9 pm. Sip Sunset Dr, Livermore, CA CA 94551. using the fictitious business more, CA 94550 terrifying action? Catch the 2012 Estate Cabernet Sau- Ridge, Chouinard, Charles 94551 The Fictitious Business name listed above. This business is conducted “Trolley to Terror” rides with R Vineyards, The Singing This business is conducted Name Statement being aban- Signature of Registrants vignon with Vampire blood by a Limited liability company by an Individual doned was filed on 9/23/15 in :s/: David K. Johnson candy and wine pairings as tomato soup and Muenster Winemaker and John Chris- The registrant has not yet The registrant has not yet the County of Alameda. This statement was filed with you journey with fellow rev- sandwiches. Monstrously topher Cellars. She says that begun to transact business begun to transact business The full name of Registrant: the County Clerk of Alameda elers to the Pirates of Emer- Bent Creek Winery donated using the fictitious business good! using the fictitious business (1)Victoria Christine Carroll, on September 17, 2015. Ex- name listed above. son, a terrifying theme park McGrail Vineyards and an entire case of wine from name listed above. 60 Meritage Common Unit pires September 17, 2020. Signature of Registrants located in Pleasanton. You’ll which they created multiple Signature of Registrants 200, Livermore, CA 94551(2) The Independent Legal No. Winery hosts a “Ghostly :s/: John Schuster, Principal :s/: Lauren Michelle Dutch Maria Puentes-Barr, 1122 3862. Published October 15, be treated to the speed pass Ghoul for Wine-O’s,” Fri- "taste of downtown" baskets, This statement was filed with This statement was filed with Norfolk Rd, Livermore, CA 22, 29, November 5, 2015. feature, so you can bypass day, October 30, 7-11PM, complete with gift cards and the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda 94551 mere mortals in all attraction with DJ Bobby’s Jams and gift certificates from various on September 28, 2015. Ex- on September 30, 2015. Ex- Signature of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS lines. Guests receive 15% off a costume contest. Food local restaurants and mer- pires September 28, 2020. pires September 30, 2020. /s/: Victoria Carroll NAME STATEMENT on wines to go. Must be 21+ chants. Other businesses do- The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed with FILE NO. 510540 for purchase by Smokin’ 3857. Published October 8, 3859. Published October 8, the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) doing years of age to participate. Hot Meats and Treats. $35/ nated merchandise, like an 15, 22, 29, 2015. 15, 22, 29, 2015. on September 28, 2015. Ex- business as: Referral Magic, Costumes are encouraged, $1100 carpet, candles, two 3142 Belmont Court, Liver- person $30/club members, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pires September 28, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS more, CA 94550, is hereby but limitations apply at Pi- includes one complimentary wooden wine racks, beer, NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT registered by the following rates of Emerson. Tickets teas, picture frames, spa FILE NO. 510019 3861. Published October 15, glass of Sangria. Heather FILE NO. 509922 owner(s): are $80 per visitor, $75 for says try pairing a Snickers products and photo sessions. The following person(s) doing The following person(s) doing 22, 29, November 5, 2015. Concannon Club members, Bar with their Cabernet. So many Facebook friends business as: The Peladon business as: Studio Dance and depart at 7:00pm, Oct from all over donated cash. Group, 1565 Morning Glory Art Fit Livermore, 151 E. Celebrate Halloween, Circle, Livermore, CA 94551, Airway Blvd, Livermore, CA 29 – 31. October 31, 6:00-9:00 pm, The Kardinals were pretty is hereby registered by the 94551, is hereby registered “Love at First Bite,” fea- at the Murrieta’s Well Mas- overwhelmed with the great following owner(s): by the following owner(s): tures ghoulishly good pair- querade. Four-course dinner response and want to thank (1)Angela Claire Hoffman Victoria Christine Carroll, 60 ings in the bone-chilling everyone who participated. (2)James Roger Hoffman, Meritage Common Unit 200, in the barrel room, followed 1565 Morning Glory Circle, Concannon wine library, by dancing. It’s still a long road ahead Livermore, CA 94551 Livermore, CA 94551 This business is conducted 10th Anniversary Celebration with a prix fix 3-course din- $75 club/$90 non-club. for those impacted by the This business is conducted by an Individual ner presented by Under- Page Mill holds its an- multiple wild fires that heav- by Married Couple The registrant has not yet Join us for our Open House dog Wine Bar. Kick off the nual Library Wine Sale and ily impacted thousands of The registrant began to trans- begun to transact business festivities with a glass of Halloween party on Oct. lives already this season. act business using the ficti- using the fictitious business tious business name(s) listed name listed above. Cupcake Prosecco, then 30, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Says Debbie, “Let's all keep above on 1/1/2015. Saturday, Nov. 7th • 2 pm – 5 pm dig into Pear and Arugula the victims of the fires across Signature of Registrants for more info: including a costume contest. Signature of Registrants :s/: Victoria Carroll 1756 First Street, Livermore, CA Salad with Pecans, Blood Rodrigue Molyneaux California in our prayers!” :s/: Angela Hoffman This statement was filed with Oranges, and a Burnt Orange bids you come in costume And, pray for rain. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda on September 28, 2015. 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Carol Hukari, 3142 Belmont This statement was filed with be eligible for free legal ser- abogado, es posible que Livermore, CA 94551, is by an Individual FOR INFORMATION ON Court, Livermore, CA 94550 the County Clerk of Alameda vices from a nonprofit legal cumpia con los requisitos hereby registered by the The registrant has not yet 65) HELP WANTED HOW TO PLACE This business is conducted on September 24, 2015. Ex- services program. You can para obtener sevicios legales following owner(s): begun to transact business A CLASSIFIED AD OR by an Unincorporated associ- pires September 24, 2020. locate these nonprofit groups gratuitos de un programa de Southern California Perfor- using the fictitious business LEGAL NOTICE IN THE ation other than a partnership The Independent Legal No. at the California Legal Ser- servicios legales sin fines de mance Driving LLC, 2247 name listed above. INDEPENDENT, The registrant began to 3865. Published October 22, vices Website (www.lawhelp- lucro. Puede encontrar estos Bluffs Court, Livermore, CA Signature of Registrants transact business using the grupos sin fines de lucro en el 94551 :s/: Timothy Joseph Neil Call (925)243-8000 29, November 5, 12, 2015. california.org), the California fictitious business name(s) Courts Online Self-Help Cen- sitio web de California Legal This business is conducted This statement was filed with SUMMONS MERCHANDISE listed above on 10/1/2014. ter (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ Services, (www.lawhelp- by a Limited liability company the County Clerk of Alameda (CITACION JUDICIAL) 118) FREE SECTION Signature of Registrants selfhelp), or by contacting california.org), en el Centro The registrant has not yet on October 19, 2015. Expires CASE NO. RG15757817 :s/: Carol Hukari, General your local court or county de Ayuda de las Cortes de begun to transact business October 19, 2020. FREE WOOD Partner bar association. NOTE: The California, (www.sucorte. using the fictitious business The Independent Legal No. Pine & Oak NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: This statement was filed with court has a statutory lien for ca.gov) oponiendose en con- name listed above. 3869. Published October 29, You cut it & haul it (AVISO AL DEMANDO): the County Clerk of Alameda waived fees and costs on tacto con la corte o el colegio Signature of Registrants November 5, 12, 19, 2015. Mines Road DUANE RUTLEDGE; Livermore Area on October 13, 2015. Expires any settlement or arbitration de abogados locales. AVISO: :s/: Fred S. Martin, Member (408)897-3156 JESUSITA MYESHA ANIMALS Recreation and October 13, 2020. award of $10,000 or more in Por ley, la corte tiene derecho This statement was filed with RUTLEDGE; Park District is The Independent Legal No. a civil case. The court’s lien a reclamar las cuotas y los the County Clerk of Alameda 2) CATS/ DOGS and DOES 1 through 10, currently hiring! ANNOUNCEMENTS 3863. Published October 22, must be paid before the court costos exentos por imponer on October 6, 2015. Expires ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for inclusive, 155) NOTICES 29, November 5, 12, 2015. will dismiss the case. un gravamen sobre cualquier October 6, 2020. adoption information contact recuperacion de $10,000 o The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS YOU ARE BEING SUED BY Valley Humane Society at Recreation Leader “NOTICE TO READERS: !AVISO! Lo han demandado. mas de valor recibida me- 3867. Published October 22, NAME STATEMENT PLAINTIFF: (925)426-8656. II- Sports California law requires that FILE NO. 510566 Si no responde dentro de 30 diante un acuerdo o una 29, November 5, 12, 2015. contractors taking jobs that (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO concesion de arbitraje en un Adopt a new best friend: The following person(s) doing dias, la corte puede decidir FICTITIOUS BUSINESS $10.66-$14.92 hr. total $500 or more (labor EL DEMANDANTE): caso de derecho civil. Tiene TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal * Open until filled business as: Vineyard’s Ani- ensu contra sin escuchar su NAME STATEMENT and/or materials) be licensed WESTERN FEDERAL que pagar el gravamen de la Rescue, offers animals for Apply on-line at : mal Nanny, 1735 Monterey version. Lea la informacion a FILE NO. 510921 by the Contractors State CREDIT UNION corte antes de que la corte adoption every Saturday www.larpd.org Dr, Livermore, CA 94551, continuacion. The following person(s) do- License Board. State law Tien 30 DIAS DE CALEN- pueda desechar el caso. and Sunday, excluding most Must be available nights is hereby registered by the NOTICE! You have been ing business as: Bullnosing also requires that contractors DARIO despues de que le holidays. On Saturdays from and weekends following owner(s): sued. The court may decide and Shaping Construction include their license numbers entreguen esta citacion y The name and address of 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are 20-35 hrs. per week Kimberley L. Aldridge, 1735 against you without your be- Services, 11761 Bloomington on all advertising. Check your papeles legales para pre- the court is: available at the Pleasanton Monterey Dr, Livermore, ing heard unless you respond Way, Dublin, CA 94568, is contractor’s status at www. sentar una respuesta por (El nombre y direccion de la Farmers Market at W. An- POSITION SUMMARY: CA 94551 within 30 days. Read the hereby registered by the cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- escrito en esta corte y hacer corte es): gela and First Streets. Two Under general supervi- This business is conducted information below. following owner(s): CSLB (2752). Unlicensed que se entregue una copia Superior Court of California locations will showcase cats sion, performs support by an Individual You have 30 CALENDAR John Lorio, 11761 Blooming- persons taking jobs less al demandante. Una carta 1221 Oak Street only: Petsmart in Dublin from work related to District The registrant began to DAYS after this summons ton Way, Dublin, CA 94568 than $500 must state in their o una llamada telefonica no Oakland, CA 94612 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet recreational programs, transact business using the and legal papers are served This business is conducted advertisements that they are lo protegen. Su respuesta Extreme in Livermore from events and fictitious business name(s) on you to file a written re- by an Individual not licensed by the Contrac- por escrito tiene que estar The name, address, and tele- 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, activities; prepares build- listed above on 9/15/2015. sponse at this court and The registrant has not yet tors State License Board.” en formato legal correcto phone number of plaintiff’s cats are available at Petsmart ings, fields and facilities Signature of Registrants have a copy served on the begun to transact business si desea que procesen su attorney, or plaintiff without in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, for scheduled activities/ :s/: Kimberley L. Aldridge plaintiff. A letter or phone using the fictitious business and Pet Extreme in Livermore caso en lacorte. Es posible an attorney, is: name listed above. events; performs record REAL ESTATE This statement was filed with call will not protect you. Your from 12:00 to 4:00. For more que haya un formulario que (El nombre, la direccion y Signature of Registrants keeping the County Clerk of Alameda written response must be in information, call Terry at Inland Valley usted pueda usar para su el numero de telefono del :s/: John H. Lorio and score keeping duties on October 14, 2015. Expires a proper legal form if you (925)487-7279 or visit our Publishing Co. respuesta. Puede encontrar abogado del demandante, o This statement was filed with at sports events; provides October 14, 2020. want the court to hear your website at www.tvar.org Client Code:04126-00001 estos formularios de la corte del demandante que no tiene the County Clerk of Alameda routine administrative The Independent Legal No. case. There may be a court Re: Legal Notice for y mas informacion en el Cen- abogado, es): on October 23, 2015. Expires FERAL CAT FOUNDATION support; and performs 3864. Published October 22, form that you can use for Classified Ads tro de Ayuda de las Cortes BARRY W. FERNS, Esq. October 23, 2020. Cat & kitten adoptions now related work 29, November 5, 12, 2015. your response. You can find The Federal Fair Housing de California (www.sucorte. SBN 76381 The Independent Legal No. at the new Livermore Petco as required. these court forms and more Act, Title VII of the Civil FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ca.gov), en la biblioteca de FERNS, ADAMS & ASSO- 3868. Published October 29, on Saturdays from 10:00AM Must possess and information at the California Rights Act of 1964, and state NAME STATEMENT leyes de su condado o en CIATES November 5, 12, 19, 2015. to 2:30PM. We have many maintain a valid California Courts Online Self-help Cen- law prohibit advertisements FILE NO. 509781 la corte que le quede mas 2815 Mitchell Drive, Suite adorable, tame kittens that driver’s license. ter (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS for housing and employment The following person(s) do- cerca. Si no puede pagar 210 have been tested for FIV & If 15-18 years of age and selfhelp), your county law li- NAME STATEMENT that contain any preference, ing business as: Express la cuota de presentacion, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 FELV, altered & vaccinated. still in high school, must brary, or the courthouse near- FILE NO. 510729 limitation or discrimination Factory Outlet #1723, 2774 pida al secretario de la corte (925)927-3401 We also have adult cats & possess a valid work est you. If you cannot pay the The following person(s) doing Livermore Outlets Dr, Sp que le de un formulario de (925)927-3419 ranch cats for adoption. permit. based on protected classes, filing fee, ask the court clerk business as: Heavy Metal 1290, Livermore, CA 94551, exencion de pago de cuotas. DATE: (Fecha): Must pass a fingerprint including race, color, religion, for a fee waiver form. If you Off-Road, 214 Turnstone EMPLOYMENT is hereby registered by the Si no presenta su respuesta FEBRUARY 6, 2015 and/or background sex, handicap, familial status do not file your response on Drive, Livermore, CA 94551, BE WARY of out of area following owner(s): a tiempo, puede perder el s/: LEAH T. WILSON clearance prior to or national origin. IVPC does time, you may lose the case is hereby registered by the companies. Check with the Express Fashion Operations, caso por incumplimiento y s/: Clerk, by (Secretario) LIL- employment. not knowingly accept any by default, and your wages, following owner(s): local Better Business Bureau LLC, 1 Express Dr, Colum- la corte le podra quitar su LY TRAN, Deputy (Adjunto) Must be a self-starter advertisements that are in money, and property may be Timothy Joseph Neil, 214 before you send money or bus, OH 43230 sueldo, dinero y bienes sin and be able to work violation of the law. taken without further warning Turnstone Drive, Livermore, fees. Read and understand This business is conducted mas advertencia. The Independent Legal No. independently. from the court. CA 94551 any contracts before you by a Limited liability company 3866. Published October 22, This business is conducted sign. Shop around for rates. The registrant began to Hay otros requisitos legales. 29, November 5, 12, 2015. There are other legal require- transact business using the Es recomendable que llame a ments. You may want to call FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name(s) un abogado inmediatamente. an attorney right away. If you NAME STATEMENT listed above on 8/13/2015. Si no conoce a un abogado, e do not know an attorney, you FILE NO. 510233 Signature of Registrants puede llamar a un servicio may want to call an attorney The following person(s) do- :s/: Steven Hutkai, VP & Asst. de remision a abogados. referral service. If you cannot ing business as: Hooked On Treasurer Si no puede pagar a un afford an attorney, you may Driving, 2247 Bluffs Court,

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By Carol Graham tell only part of a story, with the rest left to the imagination." On the night before Halloween, the sun will set at a Among her favorites is an 1899 photograph of Ogeedan- quarter past six. kee (Native American for "up the hill"), the home of Charles By the time darkness shrouds the valley, Dublin's historic and Ida Dougherty, which included an outdoor skating rink, Sunday School Barn will be filled with people eager to meet aviary, animal zoo, and Chinese and Japanese tea gardens. the ghosts of Dublin. The home burned to the ground In 1918. The first-ever "Ghosts of Dublin" event will take place "It sounds like a house that was ahead of its time and Friday, October 30, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., at the Heritage well appointed," said Szollos. "But no other photos of this Park and Museums. gorgeous estate have surfaced. In my effort to put together Attendees will meet Thomas Donlon, who fell to his Dublin's history, I searched for more details about the home death in 1859 while helping build the Old St. Raymond's but couldn't find any." Church, the oldest wooden church in California. They will Around 8:30 p.m., Ghosts of Dublin attendees can enjoy take a flashlight tour of the Pioneer Cemetery to visit the hot cider and tour the Heritage Park and Museums which grave of James Witt Dougherty with his faithful dog Carlo include Old St. Raymond's Church, the Sunday School buried at his feet. They will follow a path to the historic Barn, the 1911 Kolb House, the 1856 Murray Schoolhouse, Kolb House, and peer through the lighted windows into Pictured is the Ogeedankee house. which houses a permanent exhibit on Dublin's history as yesterday. well as changing exhibits highlighting various historical "We're recommending this event for ages eight and digital history," said Szollos. "It features interactive maps, aspects of the area (currently "Dublin Schools - 1915, 1950 up, not so much because of the fright factor, but because re-photography, and a re-creation video of the Amador- and Today"), and, naturally, the Pioneer Cemetery, which we think older kids will be more engaged listeners who Livermore Valley." features tombstone inscriptions and historical signs that tell will understand and appreciate these 'ghost' stories," said Digital history represents an emerging and rapidly- the story of those who peopled the valley around the time Heritage Park and Museums Director Elizabeth Isles. "The changing academic field that uses digital media and compu- of California's Gold Rush and whose names still appear on event was inspired by the new Ghosts of Dublin website tational analytics for furthering historical research, analysis streets, schools and parks. created by Rita Szollos." and presentation. "Time and again, people are surprised at how lush this Szollos researched and launched the website as part of The evening begins with a presentation and slide show, valley used to be - at the lake and wetlands that used to her final project to earn a Master's Degree in Public History followed by an audience participation and Q & A period. exist," said Szollos. "For example, I spoke with a group of from California State University, East Bay. "I have a flare for the dramatic," said Szollos. "Some of elementary schoolers last month and it was heartwarming "The website is an example of the growing field of my favorite stories come from photographs and maps that to later receive thank you letters saying: Thank you for teaching us that before Safeway, there used to be natives and grass; I’m glad California once had water; It’s interesting that Europeans have so many diseases; and, I didn’t know there were only one or two maps 500 years ago, so it’s good Lab/College Lecture to Focus on Microbial Cells they found this place." On Thursday, November environment. He will pres- as a post-doc at LLNL, he For more information The Ghosts of Dublin event offers 100 tickets for sale: 5, from 6-7:15 p.m., the ent some recent examples of developed a new way of about the LLNL/LPC Sci- $5 for residents, $6 for visitors. They can be purchased final lecture in the 6th An- what scientists have learned quantifying microbial me- ence and Engineering Semi- at the door or online at www.dublin.ca.gov/calendar. nual Lawrence Livermore about using the addition of tabolism from environmen- nar Series, please contact aspx?eid=2745. Naitonal Laboratory and Las elemental isotopes to un- tal samples. Nan Ho at (925) 424-1344 or The Heritage Park and Museums is located at 6600 Don- Positas College fall science derstand what they eat and [email protected]. lon Way. Regular hours are Wednesday through Sunday, and engineering seminar DNA sequencing technology from 1 to 4 p.m., with free admission. to understand who they are. series will focus on micro- Sponsored by bial cells in a lecture with Mayali Xavier was born Xavier Mayali, PhD, micro- in France and immigrated Enjoy Great bial oceanographer and staff to the United States when Shopping scientist in the Nuclear and he was 12 years old. 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He obtained his Ph.D. 4444 East Avenue, Livermore Microbial biologists seek to in biological oceanography understand how they respond at the Scripps Institution of Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Free Parking to and affect the ecosystems Oceanography in San Diego, Adults-$8 / Seniors & Child Under 12-$5 / Family $25 in which they live. Mayali studying the interactions be- For more info: (925) 934-3471 will discuss the history of tween microbes during algal aquatic microbiology in par- blooms. While at Scripps, he Kids bring a favorite stuffed toy kitty for judging ticular the methods currently designed an assay to detect by a real cat show judge. Win a special ribbon! used to understand microbial specific bacterial species R egister by 11am metabolism in their native in seawater samples. Later,

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Guitarist to Perform Selections from New Christmas Music CD The Livermore Public The CD also features four Library will present a con- Catalan folk songs, includ- cert by one of the country’s ing El Noi de la Mare/Son premiere classical guitarist. of the Virgin, and La nit de Peter Fletcher will perform Nadal/The Night of Christ- at 2pm on Sunday, Novem- mas, arranged for guitar by ber 8, 2015, at the Civic Miguel Llobet. Center Library, 1188 S. Fletcher will also per- Livermore Avenue. There form some of the selections is no charge for this event. he performed at Carn- This concert is part egie Hall in April 2014, of a nationwide tour to such as Prelude No. 1 by promote Fletcher’s new Villa-Lobos which inspired CD – Christmas Music for William Gooch, editor-in- Guitar. He will perform se- chief of Fashion Reverie, lections from this new CD, to exclaim: which contains such classi- "Every time classical cal masterworks as Bach’s guitarist Peter Fletcher Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desir- appears at Carnegie Hall, ing, Simple Gifts (a tradi- he has a packed house. tional Shaker Hymn), and Whether audience mem- three pieces from Michael bers are hearing him for the Praetorius’s Terpsichore. (continued on page 9) Photo - Doug Jorgensen 'Fools' - Neil Simon Comedy Offers Both Humor and Heart By Carol Graham and fast-paced blend of humor and heart allow the For 200 years, the town of Kulyenchicov has been young actors to cast off inhibitions. cursed with stupidity. "Being involved in this production has taught me "The curse can only be broken if someone can teach that no matter how crazy the show is, you've got to go the residents . . . anything," said Dublin High School for it. Never hold back," said Savannah O'Callaghan (DHS) drama teacher Scott Di Lorenzo. "Enter Leon, Jones, who plays Yenchna. "I feel like I've really gotten a schoolteacher, eager about his new job. He meets his in touch with my inner stupidity." pupil, immediately falls in love with her, and learns that She and the other 35 cast and crewmembers have if he can't break the curse within 24 hours, he too shall also learned that it takes smarts to play stupid. be cursed. Will he run away or stay for love? Come find "This production has taught me not to worry about out." looking cool onstage," added Savannah Quintero, Six performances of Neil Simon's "Fools" are open who plays Lenya. "When portraying such an expres- to all from November 5th - 8th at Dublin High School's sive, charismatic, over-the-top character, it's okay to state-of-the-art Center for the Performing Arts. Thurs- look stupid. I learned to worry more about playing the day and Friday shows begin at 7p.m.; Saturday and character to her fullest potential than about how I look Sunday shows at 2 and 7 p.m. to the audience." "Fools is pure comedic joy!" added Di Lorenzo. "It's In fact, drama develops countless life skills like pub- a farcical fairy tale with everything from a vaudevillian lic speaking, communication, timing, design, memori- nemesis to slapstick comedy. The characters are over- zation, and empathy. the-top reflections of ourselves." "I could write a thesis paper on this," said Di Peter Fletcher For teens, known to dread embarrassment above all Lorenzo, laughing. "Students learn personal responsi- else, Fools is a perfect choice. Simon's witty dialogue (continued on page 6) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 Two Chances to See Stunt Dog Experience Trainer Chris Perondi a border collie mix named California’s first Frisbee brings his team of world- “Flashy Ferrari,” “Crazy Dog Club a few years later, class athletic dogs to the Confetti” a Jack Russell/ he created the “Extreme Bankhead Theater for two Terrier mix, a Texas heeler Canines Show” which performances of the “Stunt “Tazmanian Tex,” and performed as half-time and Dog Experience” on Fri- “High-Flying Harley,” a sideline entertainment for day, November 6, 2015. Belgian Malinois. In addi- the San Francisco 49ers With professional per- tion, “Stunt Dog Experi- at Candlestick Park for formers and over a dozen ence” has a mascot, Diggy, many years. He went on dogs, the features stunts, whose silly but helpful to compete and perform in comic antics and tricks, ways turns him into the star theme parks for the next from high jumps and barrel of the show. The “Stunt ten years before adding the racing, to pole weaving and Dog Experience” is inter- “Stunt Dog Experience” disc catching. The “Stunt active with the audience show which was designed Dog Experience” is un- asked to provide encour- for stage performance. usual in that all the dogs in agement for the stunts. Perondi personally the performance are rescue There are showdowns that trains the dogs to perform dogs adopted from pounds are judged by audience specialized tricks and and shelters across the applause. The “Golden stunts, using treats and toys country. Perondi and his Bone Showdown,” a series as rewards, and matches dogs have appeared on The of five separate challenges, each dog’s particular skills Ellen DeGeneres Show, tests each dogs’ intelli- to the feats they most enjoy The Tonight Show, Good gence, speed, accuracy, and performing. Perondi is an Morning America, and “Pet leaping ability. Throughout advocate for animal rescue Star!” as well as in numer- the performance, the dogs and adoption, pet spay and ous commercials. show off talents such as neutering, and encourages Originally from Stock- jumping rope, back-flips, everyone to spend more ton, California, director and walking backward on time with their pets. Chris Perondi has produced their hind legs. The “Stunt Dog Experi- Confetti performs a backflip. over 7,000 shows in major Perondi first began dog ence” will be presented performance at 8:00 p.m. ater is located at 2400 online at www.bankhead- theme parks and perform- training as a hobby in 1996 twice on November 6th Tickets are $25 or $39 Firest Street in downtown theater.org, by calling ing art centers since 1999. with an adopted Australian with one performance in for adults and just $16 for Livermore. Tickets may be 373-6800 or via the new Each show includes more Cattle dog named “Pepper.” the late afternoon at 4:00 students. purchased at the box office, LVPAC mobile app. than a dozen dogs such as After starting Northern p.m. followed by a repeat The Bankhead The-

The Cats Are Back! For Show in Livermore Over 150 cats and kit- family rate. Tickets can be also a class for Household at approximately lunch tens will be groomed to purchased at the gate. Pets, not purebred, who time. A maximum of 20 perfection and ready to Visitors will be able win awards. The judging is will be signed up. show off before six judges to see the cats up close continous all day. An “Ambassador” cat, for Best Cat and Best Kit- and “purrsonal," ask the This year will again “Danny” will be at the ten honors at the annual owners questions, and offer children the opportu- show for petting and meet- Golden Gate Cat club cat hear the judges explain the nity to bring their stuffed ing the spectators. show on Saturday, Nov. 7, characteristics of the vari- toy kitties from home and There is a café at the 2015. The show is open to ous breeds. Many breeds have them judged by one of showhall for snacking and the public from 9 a.m. to will be there, including the cat show judges. Club refreshments. 5 p.m. pampered Persians, mas- President Pam Hill states, Golden Gate Cat Club It will be held at the sive Maine coons, sleek “The toy kitty judging was supports various rescue Robert Livermore Com- Siamese, enticing Exotics fun for kids and adults. organizations with the munity Center, 4444 East and bewitching Birmans, Every child was a win- show proceeds, and there Avenue, Livermore. Free and others. The cats will ner.” The club will provide will be cats and kittens for parking is available in the compete for awards in toy kitties for adoption if adoption by Safe Cats, a large parking lot off Loyola categories, for Kittens, children wish to participate local rescue group. Winn Way. Admission donation Championship and Premier. and don’t have one of their Foundation, which funds is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 Champions are adult cats own. Children must sign up research for cat diseases, is for seniors and children that are not neutered, Pre- for the judging by 11:00, Primping for the judges also supported. under 12, with a $25.00 miers are neutered. There is with judging to commence THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 3 An Evening of Jazz Features Livermore’s Youth

The bucolic Retzlaff absence. The public is 116, a collection of local showcase the talent that High School. After a 30- alongside veteran music Vineyards will be the site invited to enjoy an evening middle and high school we have in both the local year career as a profession- educator, Art Gagnier. to celebrate the return of of free music under the student musicians who schools and vineyards. al musician, Matt returned Livermore High School a jazz band program to stars this Thursday, Oct. have been performing as an Both music groups are to Livermore hoping he Jazz Band and Element Livermore High School 29th. ensemble for the past three directed by Matt Finders, could spark some interest 116 perform at Retzlaff (LHS) after a twenty year Also featured is Element years. The concert will an alumni of Livermore in jazz education in his Estate Vineyards, 1356 S. hometown. Currently, Matt Livermore Ave, Livermore directs jazz programs at on Thurs., Oct. 29 at 6:30 East Avenue and Menden- p.m. hall Middle Schools, and Admission is Free, pic- co-directs the LHS band nics are encouraged.

Paco Peña THE FIERY PASSION OF “FL AMENCURA” SOLD OUT! Thu OCT 29 6pm Thu OCT 29 7:30pm Harmony Fusion Chorus to perform. Program of Popular Songs 'You Have to Love' Planned

Harmony Fusion Chorus, a women’s a cappella barber- over again. So I chose songs that represent each decade shop chorus and chapter of Sweet Adelines International, of music, songs that get stuck in your head no matter how presents “Brown Bag Radio Hour Show.” The program hard you try to erase them. Songs like "It's My Party," features an afternoon of popular songs through the de- "Coconut" and "At the Hop" are not considered Grammy- Jekyll & Hyde INSIGHTFUL NOVELIST cades, those “songs you hate to love.” Youth performing worthy, but we can't help sing them every time they come Annie Barrows art groups and other performers will join the chorus to on the radio.” The Musical (PG-13) create a variety show of song, dance and fun. The chorus will perform all songs a cappella –without TRI-VALLEY REPERTORY RAE DOROUGH THEATRE SPEAKERS SERIES The performance will take place at 2 p.m. on Sat., Nov. musical accompaniment – which has gained popularity in OCT 31 — NOV 8 Thu 7:30pm 7 at Lynnewood Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave., recent years. NOV 5 Pleasanton. “A cappella singing is so hot right now,” says Vander The setting for the show is likened to the old radio Putten. “With the success of the “Pitch Perfect” films, the studio shows of the 1940’s that evolved into the television television show “The Sing Off” – the springboard for the variety shows of the 50’s through the 80’s, with audiences incredibly popular group Pentatonix – and the evolving watching performers dance and sing the top songs of the perception of barbershop singing as a cool thing to do, a day. The show’s format mimics the famous DJ Kasey cappella singing is experiencing a true renaissance. There Kasem’s Top Forty Weekend Countdown as the chorus is really nothing as satisfying as bringing four-part harmo- performs songs representing each decade. ny together to create "voices without bodies” or overtones Harmony Fusion Chorus director Barbara Vander Put- (extra 'voices') that naturally occur with the unique chord The Stunt Dog Presley, Perkins, ten explains the theme, “There is an old joke that if you structure. It’s that harmony sound that audiences love.” Experience Lewis & Cash loved a record album of schmaltzy music performed by To create the variety show theme, additional groups WITH CHRIS PERONDI A NIGHT TO REMEMBER singers such as Barry Manilow, John Denver, Abba, The will also perform songs from each decade. Joining the Fri NOV 6 4 & 8pm Thu NOV 12 7:30pm Carpenters or Englebert Humperdink, you had to hide it chorus is the Milpitas High School Midnight Jazz Vo- in brown bag for fear of total humiliation. Yet the songs cal Ensemble, Pleasanton’s Hart Middle School Swing 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org were the kind you just can’t not sing or listen to over and (continued on page 9) 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015

Baker Launches 'There Ought To Be A Law' Video Contest Assemblywoman Catharine B. Baker (R-San Ramon) is organizing a video contest, open to all high school students in the 16th Assembly District, entitled, “There Ought To Be A Law.” The contest winner will have the opportunity to join Assembly- woman Baker at the State Capitol to introduce his or her bill before the California State Assembly in committee and receive recognition by the Assembly. On duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. For this contest, students are asked to identify a problem impacting California that they believe requires a legislative solution, and to propose a bill Program Planned on History of the Unknown Soldiers idea to address the issue. In a short 2 to 6 minute video, contestants will explain the problem that The Livermore Public Library will host a presentation Old Guard) was as a Sentinel at The Tomb of the Un- their bill addresses, the details of what their bill by retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and current known Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. SFC (Ret) would do to solve it, and evidence to support the Livermore Police Officer Stephen Shodeen on Monday, Shodeen is one of only 634 soldiers who have earned the November 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM. coveted Tomb Guard Identification Badge since its incep- need for their proposed legislation. Students also This free event will be held in Community Rooms A tion. have the opportunity to submit an optional—but and B of the Civic Center Library, 1188 South Livermore SFC (Ret) Shodeen will give a presentation covering recommended—essay detailing their proposed bill Avenue, Livermore. the history of the Unknown Soldiers, and what it takes idea in no more than 1000 words. SFC (Ret) Shodeen served a total of 20 years in the to become a Sentinel at The Tomb. There will be a Q&A Within their video or optional essay, students are Army and Army Reserves. While on active duty, one of session after the presentation. Everyone is invited to this asked to address why the problem they identified his assignments while with the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The enriching and inspiring program in honor of Veterans should be solved by our state government rather Day. than our local or federal government, the private sector, or non-profits, and how their proposed leg- islation will be paid for. Students are also reminded that their proposed law idea need not necessarily From the Vine to Screen Film create a new program or regulation; rather, their movie 'Above 'Above and Beyond' idea could be to repeal, replace, or modify an exist- and Beyond' ing law. The award-winning documentary "Above and Beyond" “This contest will be a great opportunity for high by filmmaker Nancy Spielberg will screen on Wednesday, school students to learn about the legislative process November 11 at 7:00 PM at the Vine Cinema, 1722 First and the importance of civic participation,” said Street in Livermore. Baker. “I’m hopeful many students will find the task The film captures the heroism of a group of American of creating their own short video to be both a fun WWII veterans who risked their lives to help Israel dur- and educational experience.” ing its early days of statehood. These pilots' dedication Each contestant will be required to upload his or helped create the Israeli Air Force in 1948. her video to YouTube and then send the link directly ​Admission is $10; students $7. For more info: to the Office of Assemblywoman Baker, by visiting 925.895.3605 or [email protected]. This screening https://ad16.asmrc.org/, and clicking on the button is presented by the International Film Series.​ on the right hand side of the page that says “There Ought To Be A Law.” All submissions will be due by November 27th. Upon reviewing all submissions, Assemblywom- Teens to Create Landmarks and Buildings at the Livermore an Baker’s Office will select the top three videos as finalists for the contest. On December 3rd, the three Library Using Donated Canned Food Items finalists will have their videos added to the Assem- blywoman’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube. Using donated canned food items, teens will compete U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the com/channel/UCJ34bT5Zp5hOFwfnD9ef_EA). The by creating different landmarks and buildings. Come provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, public will vote on their favorite video by clicking join the architectural fun at the Livermore Public Library administered in California by the State Librarian. the YouTube “like” button on the video they want Civic Center on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2 pm. No registration is required for this free event. Dona- to have win. When the contest ends on December Following the competition the canned food will be do- tions of canned food are encouraged but not required of 17th, the video with the most “likes” wins. nated to the Open Heart Kitchen in Livermore. The Open participants. For questions or more information about Baker represents the 16th Assembly District, Heart Kitchen has been helping people in need since 2015 Fall Teen Programming, call Caitlyn Lung at 925- which includes the communities of Alamo, Dan- 1995. They serve over 236,000 meals every year. 373-5576, or visit the library website: www.livermoreli- ville, Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, This project was supported in whole or in part by the brary.net. Orinda, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 5 Livermore Students Visit Japan's Respectful Culture By Ron McNicoll companied 20 Livermore the host families," said always immaculate. It is a tion is learning outside the The whole student During several days middle school exchange Jess. Many students make very clean culture based on classroom. Students go to exchange program is self- of trips into the Japanese students to Yotsukaido, friends. Jess' daughter respect," said Jess. clubs after school, where supporting, with families countryside with a host one of Livermore's sister visited in 2007, and still One thing that is much they are involved in such paying for their students' family in Yotsukaido, cities. Students on the trip corresponds with friends different from U.S. educa- interests as martial arts or trip. Some 60 students Katelyn Medina heard only were 8th-graders from she met there. tion is that the schools music. make the final selection one motorist honk a horn. Mendenhall, Junction, East Looking back at his don't hire custodians. That The middle school group; only 20 of them are The courtesy in traf- Avenue, Livermore Valley six visits to Japan, Jess does not translate to dirty students wear uniforms chosen to go. fic that Medina witnessed Charter School and Valley said that immersion in the classrooms. The students adorned with a different Jess said that any cur- contrasted with the honk- Montessori school. They culture for just one week clean the classrooms -- color stripe for each of the rent 7th grade students ing horns, fist-waving, visited for a week in early has been a "life-changing every day. three school years. Some of interested in next year's and other manifestations October. A Japanese group experience. The kids came The school day is a little the Livermore students got trip for 8th-graders should of anger to which drivers will come to Livermore in home more grown up, longer than in the United into the spirit by wearing e-mail him at lysco2014@ on California roads have March. more aware of the world States, but what really adds the uniforms during their gmail.com. become accustomed. The students were we live in, with more time to Japanese educa- school visits. Cultural differences deeply impressed by the respect for people and the such as the civic respect Japanese culture, said environment, for teachers, for others on the roads Keith Jess, who has coordi- and for life in general." impressed Medina, a nated the student exchange Respect is seen every- special education teacher at program since 2008. where in Japan, from the Christensen Middle School "The students love to go polite greetings, to the total in Livermore. to schools, see the temples, lack of litter and graffiti. Medina, along with and they loved how well- "If people smoke, they four other adults, ac- received they were by go outside. The house is Teen Leadership Conference Set The City of Pleasanton together to develop the productive impact. will host its inaugural Teen concept and details of their Laurie has worked with • Keep your affairs private Leadership Conference on event and then present their and for companies that in- and out of the courts Saturday, November 14, plan at the conclusion of clude 3M, Workday, Wells 2015 from 8:30am-5:00pm. the day. Fargo, UCSF, and the San • How to reduce or This daylong workshop is Students will hear from Mateo County Office of eliminate estate taxes open to all high school stu- a keynote speaker, Laurie Education. • Guardianship issues for dents in order to give them Bodine, of START Leader- Lunch and post-work- your children the opportunity to collabo- ship. As a parent and an shop mixer are included. • What happens rate and develop a citywide executive strategist, Laurie Students may register at without a Living Trust event in Pleasanton while has identified similarities Pleasantonfun.com Course: • Provisions for your learning and demonstrating between the leadership and 60857. Workshop fees grandchildren PLAN TO ATTEND ONE OF leadership skills needed to management of exceptional are $40 for Pleasanton • Danger of Joint Tenancy THESE FREE SEMINARS succeed in everyday life. businesses and those of residents and $44 for non- Students will be divided exceptional individuals, residents. into teams and assigned to families, and classrooms For more information DUBLIN LIVERMORE one of the following lead – especially with respect please contact David Weis- Mimi'’s Cafe Robert Livermore Community Center roles: marketing, event to developing, empower- gerber at (925) 931-3474 concept, project manager, ing and inspiring current or dweisgerber@cityof- 4775 Hacienda Dr. 4444 East Ave. th th finance, or presentation. and future leaders who pleasantonca.gov FREE Tuesday, November 10 Tuesday, November 10 Team members will work can make a positive and 4:00 to 5:00 pm 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Planning Begins for Thanksgiving Dinner Since 1993, the Livermore Community Thanksgiving Dinner has hosted an annual Thanksgiving Dinner for residents of Livermore and the Tri-Valley. Each year about 1300 Thanksgiving Dinners are served to Senior Citizens, Veterans, and residents of the Tri-Valley area. This year, the Livermore Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be hosting the 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday November 26, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth St. in Livermore. The committee is looking for food donations, monetary donations, and volunteers Protecting to help organize and host this event. There will be a meeting on Wednesday, November America’s Families 11th, at 7:00 PM, at the Bothwell Center. At this meeting, there will an overview of the and Homes from dinner and people can begin to signup for the various volunteer jobs. Beginning to End For more information please check out our website at www.lctd.org or call 455-9782

6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 Events, Authors Highlight National Novel Writing Month At midnight on No- couraging aspiring authors Authors Anne Perry and ethical issues. Two of Monday, November 30 the presentation. vember 1, 2015, armed through a series of events. Victoria Zackheim will her series—one featur- at 6:30pm. Author J.L. On Sunday, December only with their wits, the In addition, Mark Coker, discuss the ups and downs ing Thomas Pitt and one Powers will talk about 6, 2015, 1:00pm-4:30pm, vague outline of a story, founder of Smashwords- of novel writing. They featuring William Monk— what to do once a writer there will be a presentation and a ridiculous deadline, -world’s largest distribu- will offer tips on getting have been published in has a draft, such as editing, by Mark Coker, founder more than 250,000 people tor of indie e-books--will started, as well as charac- dozens of languages and knowing when it is done, of Smashwords--world's around the world will set teach you how to create ter and plot development. are now being considered and publishing. She will largest distributor of indie out to become novelists. and self-publish your own Victoria Zackheim is the for two television series. A share her knowledge of e-books. Coker will give Why? Because November e-book on December 6. author of the novel The recipient of the prestigious the process of getting a an introduction to e-book is National Novel Writing All events are free and take Bone Weaver and editor of Edgar Award, she was book published by either self-publishing, and discuss Month, or NaNoWriMo, place at the Civic Center six anthologies, the most selected by the London the traditional route or the secrets of e-book pub- the world’s largest writing Library,1188 S. Livermore recent being Faith: Essays Times as one of the 20th through self-publishing. lishing success and how to challenge and nonprofit lit- Avenue, Livermore. from Believers, Agnostics, century’s 100 Masters of J.L. Powers is the author leverage e-book preorders erary crusade. Participants “National Novel Writ- and Atheists. Her screen- Crime. of three novels for young to hit the bestseller lists. pledge to write 50,000 ing month is a wonderful play, Maidstone, a feature Throughout the month adults: Amina, The Con- For more information words in a month, starting opportunity for people to film, is in development, as of November, the Civic fessional and This Thing on National Novel Writ- from scratch and reaching dive into their imaginations are her theater plays The Center Library will host Called the Future; editor ing Month, visit www. “The End” by November and do one of the most Other Woman and Entan- Write-Ins, informal meet- of an anthology of essays NaNoWriMo.org. 30. crucial things in life: cre- gled. The Other Woman ups where local NaNoW- for all ages, That Mad The Friends of the In support of local writ- ate,” said Grant Faulkner, will be given simultaneous riMo participants get Game: Growing Up in a Livermore Library has ers, the Livermore Public Executive Director of reading in several dozen together to write and cheer Warzone; and author of a sponsored the library’s Library will host a series NaNoWriMo. “Everyone theaters coast-to-coast on each other on. Hosted by picture book, Colors of the NaNoWriMo programs. of events to inspire and has a story that needs to November 9, 2015. Victo- local writer and NaNoW- Wind: the story of blind For more information motivate, as well as offer come to life, so the shelves ria also writes documentary riMo participant Jake Le- artist and champion runner about other events at the its space as a novel writing of the NaNoWriMo library films and teaches creative Beau, these Write-Ins will George Mendoza. A small Livermore Public Library, zone—a place to research, stretch endlessly. NaNoW- nonfiction (personal essay) be held at 6:00pm-8:30pm reception with cookies and visit www.livermorelibrary. write and connect with riMo helps people find in the UCLA Extension on November 3, November refreshments will follow net. other would-be writers. their voice in the act of Writers’ Program. Anne 10, and November 24. No This year, authors Anne writing and through the en- Perry is a New York Times sign-up is needed to attend Perry, Victoria Zackheim, couragement of the writers and international bestsell- these Write-Ins. and J.L. Powers, along in the NaNo community.” ing author noted for her Celebrate the conclu- That ‘70s Exhibit Hustles with local writer and The Kick-Off Event will memorable characters, sion of NaNoWriMo at Into Museum on Main NaNoWriMo participant be held on Sunday, No- historical accuracy, and the TGIO (Thank Good- Jake LeBeau will be en- vember 1, 2015 at 2:00pm. exploration of social and ness It’s Over) event on Feather that hair, pull on those bell-bottoms, and get ready to boogie when That ‘70s Exhibit comes to Pleas- anton’s Museum on Main on November 4. Originally FOOLS developed by the Hayward Area Historical Society, That (continued from front page) ‘70s Exhibit revisits the fads and fashions of the Me De- cade, from the hits of TV, radio, and movie theaters, to the bility, time management, High School Theater Festi- was promised the profits ite character is Sophia toys and games that shaped our childhoods, to the clothes and group dynamics. My val in Edinburgh, Scotland; from his next play. Fools, because, "She adds an and décor that set the stage for our daily lives. teaching philosophy is, 'We and was recently chosen which opened on Broad- element of fun, but deep Visitors to That ‘70s Exhibit will find themselves way in 1991, was allegedly are a professional theatre to represent Northern and meaningful moments surrounded by iconic images and objects from the era: company - located in a California during a three- written as the result of that as well. She's a dynamic agreement. 8-track tapes, posters for Jaws and Saturday Night Fever, high school.'" week performance class character who seems to be first-generation Star Wars merchandise, Tiger Beat pinups Fools is the third pro- at Shakespeare's Globe Yet Simon is too good just as stupid as the rest of duction held in DHS's new, theatre in London. a writer to be bad, even the town but deep down, of David Cassidy and Erik Estrada, an Atari 2600 video 500-seat Center for the In selecting Fools for when he tries, and critics there's so much knowledge game console, classic TV commercials, and many, many Performing Arts, located his inaugural DHS produc- have nicknamed Fools and wonder inside her more! The exhibit will also feature interactives where on campus at 8151 Village tion, Di Lorenzo noted, "Fool's Gold." heart." visitors can “Feel the ‘70s” with such textures as shag Parkway. "Neil Simon is one of the "Neil Simon wrote it as Tickets cost $12 for carpet, naugahyde, and macramé; they will also have the "This is my directorial best comedic writers of all a flop, but even then this adults, $10 for students. opportunity to try on the Great Hairstyles of the ‘70s with debut here," said Di Loren- time. You hear his name show is so funny! Every- "I hope the audience cutout posters of Farrah Fawcett, Burt Reynolds, and zo, who has earned degrees you know comedy will one involved has a blast comes out saying, 'Wow, other style icons of the decade. from UC Santa Barbara follow." both watching it and acting that was a high school The exhibit will open with a public reception at the and Chapman University. Although Simon earned it," said Mathew Glynn, show!,'" said Di Lorenzo. Museum on Wednesday, November 4, from 5-7 PM. In his teaching career, he the Pulitzer Prize and has who plays Dr. Zubritsky "And I hope they take Light refreshments will be served. has led students to New received more combined but says character Count away the theme: we are Museum on Main is located at 603 Main Street, Pleas- York's English-Speaking Oscar and Tony nomina- Gregor is a favorite. "He’s more than what people tell anton. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 Union National Shake- tions than any other writer, not in the show that much us that we are." a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. There is no admission speare Competition two he didn't intend for Fools but whenever he’s on, he To purchase tickets or fee, but donations are always appreciated. For further years in a row; represented to be a hit. During divorce absolutely steals the show." sign up for future-event no- information contact 925.462-2766 or curator@museu- California at the American proceedings, Simon's wife Student stage manager tices, visit www.dhsdrama. monmain.org . Brittany Wallage's favor- com. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 7 Review Jekyll and Hyde The Musical - Captivating, Sinister Treat

By Carol Graham rates the delicious elements For the haunting of a Victorian thriller: story of Jekyll and Hyde creeping fog, shadowy to transcend mere thriller mansions, men in cloaks status, it takes a towering and top hats, women in performance by an actor corsets and lace. able to walk a razor's edge Yet for a story to reso- between hero and monster. nate for nearly 130 years, it Christopher Sanders is must tell the truth, and Je- that actor. kyll and Hyde unabashedly Tall, strapping and toys with life's dualities long-haired, Sanders fills like a cat with a mouse, the stage like a gothic rock batting it back and forth: god, leaving audience good and evil, darkness members unsure of whether and light, privilege and they are being seduced or poverty, chastity and lust. repelled. He doesn't play "In each of us there the character - he is Dr. are two natures," says Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, both Jekyll. "It is the curse of sides - and incomprehen- mankind that these polar sibly, at the same time. As twins should be constantly the upstanding Dr. Jekyll, struggling." Sanders projects a tangible The story begins with undercurrent of danger, Jekyll's attorney and while as Mr. Hyde, he prospective father-in-law reveals a humanity, even a reflecting on the strange sexiness, that leaves audi- circumstances that have led Photo - Doug Jorgensen ence members unable to to the present, starting with Christopher Sanders performs the lead role in Jekyll and Hyde The Musical. look away. Jekyll's visit to his father The superb "Jekyll and in an insane asylum. Dr. moment in which TVRT ater, it's easy for female as I Am" and "Someone formed in venues around Hyde The Musical" opened Jekyll believes he can save excels, bringing together characters to fall under Like You." the world, though he at Livermore's Bankhead others from the darkness numerous theatrical ele- specific tropes, like being Jekyll and Hyde The says his favorite memory Theater on October 24th. into which his father has ments - a preposterously the ingénue or the whore, Musical broke box office this production has been, Upcoming performances fallen with a serum that talented cast, sumptuous but the characters of Emma records when it premiered "Watching my co-stars take place on Oct. 31 - separates the good and evil costumes, eerie sets and and Lucy have depth and in Houston in 1990. It shine onstage." Nov. 1, and Nov. 7 - 8. Sat- in men's souls. Unable to lighting, spine-tingling mu- complexity. Yes, Emma opened on Broadway in Yet it is the titular char- urday performances begin persuade medical authori- sic - to seamlessly create a is a sweet, well-behaved, 1997, winning four Tony acter on whom the story at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, ties to support his work, he spellbinding whole. upper-class woman, but awards and running for focuses. at 2 p.m. decides to experiment on "I find myself humming she also has strength and four years with 1,543 per- "Our Dr. Jekyll is The Tony-winning mu- himself, injecting Formula a song from the show over self-determination. Lucy formances. fantastic," says TVRT Vice sical is the perfect choice HJ7 into his veins. The and over again only to real- has a real sweetness and "I'd like to urge the President Debbie DeSan- to kick off the 32nd season result is far from what he ize - when did I start doing innocence to her despite community to continue tis. "When he turns into of the Tri-Valley Reper- expected. Jekyll is overtak- that?," muses Director her profession." to support the arts and in Mr. Hyde he is so spooky tory Theatre (TVRT). The en by an alternate, murder- and Choreographer Scott Davis and Breedveld's particular the Tri-Valley that you will see his face brooding quality of Robert ous personality, Mr. Hyde, Maraj. "There are beautiful rendition of "In His Eyes" Repertory Theatre," says and hear his voice in the Louis Stevenson's 1886 who begins to dominate the moments in this show that offers a mesmerizing mo- Sanders. "Theater compa- dark when you're going to story (published two years doctor's life. I enjoy watching over and ment that highlights how nies are closing all over sleep." before Jack the Ripper "The transformation over." similar dissimilar people the country, but TVRT is Jekyll and Hyde is rated terrorized Whitechapel) from Jekyll to Hyde is my Unlike Stevenson's no- may be. In fact, the beauti- still going strong thanks PG-13. For tickets, $29- suits this time of year, favorite scene because of vella, the musical features ful score, under the deft to its incredible staff and $43, or more information, with autumn's deepen- its intensity. It's a thrill to two love interests played direction of Jo Anne Fos- their desire to not become visit www.bankheadtheater. ing nights and chill winds watch," says Marcel Saun- exquisitely by Rebecca Da- selman, weaves throughout another statistic. Bravo to org or www.trivalleyrep. blowing crackling leaves ders, who plays lawyer vis as Emma and Morgan the production, delivering them for keeping the arts org. down empty walkways like Utterson with a restrained Breedveld as Lucy. both power ballads like alive.” The Bankhead Theater footsteps. dignity that elegantly "Jekyll and Hyde isn't "Dangerous Game" and As a guest actor and is located at 2400 First Jekyll and Hyde is a heightens the mounting the only character that has "Bring on the Men," and Actors Equity Association Street in downtown Liver- captivating, sinister treat. tension. a duality to him," says tender songs like "Take Me member, Sanders has per- more. Set in London, it incorpo- It is the type of dramatic Davis. "Often in the- 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015

Area. Viewing locations are: Bank features a new artist and artists at now meeting the 1st Thursday and 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore. www. 22, 2 p.m. Beethoven and Prokofiev of America at 337 Main Street, work at the Livermore Downtown Art 3rd Wednesday of each month concannonvineyard.com program. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber Studios, 62 So. L St., Livermore. 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, First Street, Livermore. www.bank- of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge Sat., Oct. 31, celebrate Halloween, headtheater.org or 373-6800. Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & a monthly function at the Bothwell ourselves to poetically relay our 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; two for A Flock of Seagulls, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th thoughts, emotions and experiences one reserve tasting for anyone in Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. through poetry. Become a member & costume. Sun., Nov. 1, "Sunday Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 share your work - Contact PoetryOn- Funday," newest wine and cheese or 373-6800. Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring [email protected] for more info on pairing flight, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 Holiday Youth Music Festival, 2 p.m., Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café finished or unfinished work to show Theme Challenges, Membership & p.m. Sat., Nov. 7, 7th National Wine Nov. 28, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Marshland at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. and if desired, receive a critique Opportunities. Tourism Day, special tasting and tour Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. If interested in becoming a member from the group. Refreshments are Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the with a portion of proceeds going to firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Webb's Work of the Pleasanton Art League or for brought by some of the artists, and a last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. the Wounded Warrior Foundation, ‘Those Were The Days’ Featuring information regarding the Public donation of $5.00 is desired although at Galina’s Music Studio located at flight and tour $20, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. William Florian, 2 p.m., Nov. 29, at Wente Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at not mandatory. Contact for this event 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm or 3 p.m. options. For more informa- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad (510) 877-8154. is D’Anne Miller at danne_miller@ participation by calling (925) 960- tion, about events, email curt@ Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Oil painter Norma Artists at Work Nights, Bothwell att.net, or Linda Ryan at LRyan@ 1194 or via the website at www. laspositasvineyards.com arts.org, 931-4850. Webb will be showing her Downtown Art Studios, 6 to 8 p.m. Livermoreperformingarts.org GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners Cedar Mountain Winery, Port and Nov. 12: artists at work night. 62 ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss are welcome. Bring some music to Cigar Night, 6-9 p.m, Nov. 7. ON THE STAGE Northern California land- South L Street, Livermore. www. and share work with Profes- share with the group. Ukuleles are Evening of port, cigars, food and Jekyll & Hyde the Musical, weekends scapes during the month bothwellartscenter.org. sional Artists in sketching, painting, available for purchase. Small $10 music.Fight of 6 Cedar Mountain Oct. 24 through Nov. 8. Tri- of November in the tasting Rain Dance, an art exhibition at exhibiting and marketing your work. fee to cover meeting costs. Ports, 2-Premium cigars, appetizers, Valley Repertory Theatre. Bankhead room at Wente Vineyards the Bankhead Theater, presented ACC members currently working on Young Artists’ Studio has openings and live music. Tickets are $50 p/ Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla by the Bothwell Arts Center and exhibiting theme works, under the in its 2015 - 2016 school year art person. Non-Smokers Port Flight only Tickets at the box office, www.bank- Road, Livermore. Livermore Valley Performing Arts Inspiration of "The Artist's Edge / classes. Artist Peggy Frank offers option $30 p/person. Contact Cedar headtheater.org or 373-6800. For many years, Nor- Center Featured are artists Jason The Edge of Art & Chosen Pathways." small group instruction in art to Mountain Winery Tasting Room at Nightmare: a Creatures of Impulse ma’s artwork has depicted Conn, Danielle Eubanks, Kerry Meets and Critiques Friday mornings students ages 7 through high school (925) 373-6636 Non- refundable Production. A totally improvised, rural scenes and especially McGehee, Linda Ryan, Julie Hayward in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCanvas@ and also is offering an adult class. advance paid reservations required. live horror show! The Bay Area’s Trout, and Bernard Weston. Display Mac.Com Projects include all kinds of drawing, award-winning teen improv troupe the Tri Valley’s beautiful celebrates the kick-off of their 6th hills and vegetation includ- through Nov. 2 in the lobby, open Figure Drawing Workshop, every Fri- painting, printmaking and sculpture. MUSIC/CONCERTS Tuesdays-Sundays, 12-6 p.m. The day 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists High school students working on Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- Season at the Firehouse Arts Center ing oaks and eucalyptus. Bankhead Theater is located at bring their own materials and easels. advanced portfolios are welcome. urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, with the fall classic. Audience sug- Although many areas have 2400 First Street in Livermore. Call Open to all artists. Professional artist Peggy has been an art instructor in 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. gestions drive the characters and given way to suburbs, she 925. 447-ARTS for more information models (nude). No instructor. Stu- the Livermore Valley since 1980. Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears stories for this un-scripted theatrical still finds inspiration in about Rain Dance. dents under 18 need written parental Contact her at (925) 443-8755 or regularly at: The Castle Rock horror fest. Every show different! peaceful places off main Artwork Showing: Espresso Rosetta permission to attend. Cost $20 per email [email protected]. Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola Thursday, October 29 and Friday, roads. Coffee Shop, 206 S. J St., Livermore, session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Avenue-- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Special Norma is an award (corner of J Street and 2nd Street). 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and WINE & SPIRITS each month from 7:30-9:30--Dance Halloween shows Saturday October winning artist whose work Works by Lisa Rigge and Maryann refreshments are available. Call or Murrieta's Well, Masquerade, Sat., floor, full bar, small cover. 31 at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. (costumes is regularly seen at the Kot. Experience Lisa Rigge’s fall e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m. four course Paco Pena, Flamenco guitarist. Oct. encouraged!). NOTE: 9:00 p.m. show Blackhawk Gallery and color photographs and Maryann Kot's about the workshop, 925-373-9638 meal paired with two of our estate 29, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, recommended for ages 14+. Free archival reproductions of original art - [email protected]. wines, then dance the night away 2400 First St., Livermore. www. preview show: Tuesday, Oct 27, Livermore Art Association in the friendly atmosphere of the new Preschool Art classes: Thursday upstairs. $75 Club / $90 non-club. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Gallery as well as several coffee shop, Espresso Rosetta, in mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children Meet new winemaker Robbie Meyer Peter Fletcher, classical guitarist, will 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. local art festivals including downtown Livermore. The work will aged 3-5 are welcome to join this at a winemaker dinner. 4-course perform at 2pm on Sunday, Novem- General admission tickets: students Art Under the Oaks. be on display through Dec. 31st. class. Classes cover drawing, meal paired with small lot wines. ber 8, 2015, at the Livermore Civic $5, adults $10. Tickets available at The public is invited Special Fall Exhibits: On view through painting, print-making, sculpture and Sat., Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. $110 Club / Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- to visit with the artist at a December 5. The Harrington Gallery ceramics. For further information, $120 non-club. www.murrietaswell. Avenue. There is no charge for this 4848, or at the Box Office at the reception at Wente Vine- and Firehouse Arts Center present contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) com event. This concert is part of a na- center. Doors open 7:10 p.m. Free yards, 5565 Tesla Road, works by two distinct artists in the 216-7231 or thomasin_d@hotmail. Rodrigue Molyneaux Estate Winery tionwide tour to promote Fletcher’s parking. Livermore, on Sunday, No- public exhibition areas. Prolific Los com or visit http://childrensart- and Vineyard invites all to have a new CD – Christmas Music for Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig, Oct. vember 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 Gatos artist Ed Lucey will be exhibit- classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Howling Good Halloween on Satur- Guitar. www.livermorelibrary.net. 30-Nov. 15, Role Players Ensemble pm. There is no admission ed in the hallways galleries. Lucey’s Art Classes, For children, teens and day, October 31. For the mathemati- Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash, production. Tickets and Information paintings in oil are of the Central adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- cian tasters, guess the amount of tribute to Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, at www.RolePlayersEnsemble.com. charge. California farmlands. Oakland artist ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture Candy Corn in the wine bottle to Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis , The Village Theatre, 233 Front Street, Jon Steven Walters has created two and ceramics taught by highly enter a raffle for a bottle of wine for Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead The- Danville. paintings specifically for the Grand experienced artist and art instructor, the price of a bag of Candy Corn. Se- ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Love's Labour's Lost, Douglas ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Atrium exhibit space. View during Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday cret Witches Brew made with our Il bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Morrisson Theatre presents a new Livermore Art Association Gallery, Firehouse Arts Center open hours. and weekend classes, Home Segreto. Those who come in costume From Broadway to Hollywood: Live, musical based on the play by William located in the Carnegie Building, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from school classes, Special classes get 10 percent off a select varietal. Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Shakespeare, with songs by Michael offers art classes, unusual gifts, 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 during school breaks offered. (925) Saturday and Sunday of Halloween 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Friedman, and book adapted by Alex painting rentals, art exhibits and a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad Av- 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ weekend 12:30 to 5 PM. RM Winery, bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Timbers. Nov. 5-29. 22311 N. Third information pertaining to the art enue, Pleasanton. Donations always hotmail.com for further info. 3053 Marina Ave. Livermore. www. Richard Cionco, pianist, Del Valle Fine St., Hayward. (510) 881-6777; www. field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The appreciated. For more information, Piano and keyboard lessons, For rmwinery.com Arts. 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Bankhead The- dmtonline.org gallery has been open since 1974 contact Gallery Director: JFinegan@ children to adult. Beginner to early Concannon Vineyard, Haunted ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. South Pacific: Pacific Coast Repertory and is run as a co-op by local art- cityofpleasantonca.gov, or call the intermediate level. Half-hour private Hallow-Wine Walk, October 29 - bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Theatre production at the Firehouse ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 gallery: 925-931-4849. classes or small group classes 31, 6:45 and 9 p.m. This spooky Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Nov. 21, 8 Arts Center, Rodgers and Hammer- p.m. For information call 449-9927. offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) adventure includes a special wine p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First stein musical. Set against the dra- Members of the Pleasanton Art MEETINGS/CLASSES 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ and Halloween candy pairing at each St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- matic background of an idyllic South League Public Art Circuit are Artists at Work, a new monthly event, hotmail.com for further info. of the shadowy encounters. Tours at ater.org or 373-6800. Pacific island during WWII, the story currently exhibiting art at six busi- the second Thursday of each month PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, 6:45 and 8 p.m. (925) 583-1559, Pacific Chamber Symphony, Nov. intertwines the themes of romance, nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 9

duty, and prejudice to create a story is Morgan Mulholand. Performers religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, day, special exhibit, Oct. 17 through Light refreshments will be served. at the Livermore Public Library. that is at once hilarious, heartbreak- are asked to prepare and memorize for further questions January 2016. Little Classroom, Ravenswood Historic Site is located Throughout the month of November, ing, and thought-provoking. Opening 16-32 measures of a song from a We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, at 2657 Arroyo Road, Livermore. the library will host programs to Saturday, November 7. Shows run musical theater production and to member-centered book group led by 660 Donlon Way, Dublin. www. For information, contact Kevin Gunn help and encourage NaNoWriMo through Sunday, November 22. prepare and memorize a one-minute a small group of book club veterans, DublinRecGuide.com. at [email protected] or participants. For more information on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., monologue. Performers should also with reading selections based on Ghosts of Dublin, Fri., Oct. 30, 7:30 to 925-216-1891. National Novel Writing Month, visit and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Additional come dressed to dance. Callbacks member recommendations and 9:30p.m. Kolb Sunday School Barn, Authors Anne Perry and Victoria www.NaNoWriMo.org. visit www. full matinee performance Saturday, will take place on Thursday, consensus. No homework required– 660 Donlon Way, Dublin. Historian Zackheim on Sunday, November 1, livermorelibrary.net. November 14, 2:00 p.m. Reserved November 12 from 7-10:00 p.m. on share your insights or just listen in! Rita Szollos shares pictures and 2015, at 2:00pm at the Livermore Tri-Valley Conservancy Jeans and seat tickets are $18-$39. Purchase the Main Stage in the Mertes Center Contact Susan at 337-1282 regard- stories of local people and places. Civic Center Library, 1188 South Jewels on Safari. Nov. 5, gala online at www.firehousearts.org, for the Arts. To participate in the ing the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. $5 residents, $6 nonresidents. www. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. They fund-raiser, Casa Real at Ruby Hill 925-931-4848, or at the center play, cast members will be required Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken DublinRecGuide.com. will discuss the ups and downs of Winery, Pleasanton. Includes dinner, Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, to enroll in THEA 47A (3 units) and Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. Poetry at Ravenswood, Sunday, Nov. novel writing. They will offer tips on dancing, cocktail and live auctions. Pleasanton. MUS 47 (1 unit). Features local authors reading their 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. The City of Liver- getting started, as well as character www.trivalleyconservancy.org/ The Stunt Dog Experience, Nov. 11, 4 work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee more and Poet Laureate Kevin Gunn and plot development. There is no Annie Barrows, the exact center of p.m. and 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, OPERA and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., host the latest in a continuing series cost to attend this program, and the world: family, lies and fiction. 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Festival Opera presents Savitri and Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC and Featured poets are Bruce Snider and no registration is needed. Copies of Rae Dorough Speaker Series. 7:30 bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. River of Light November 14-15, Peet's. Information go to http://face- Robert McNally. Featured readings books will be available for sale and p.m., Nov. 5. Bankhead Theater, 2015, at the Oakland Asian Cultural book.com/StoriedNights begin at 2 p.m. Open Mic follows, signing. Event kicks off National COMEDY Center Arts, 388 9th Street, Oakland, Dublin Schools, 1915, 1950 and To- after a short break. Admission is $5. Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) (continued on page 10) Paula Poundstone, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. CA. Both chamber operas will be Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., sung in English. For more informa- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org tion, visit www.FestivalOpera.org. or 373-6800. Tickets on sale at Brown Paper PETER FLETCHER Late Night Catechism, stand-up Tickets: HTTP://INDIANOPERA.BPT. (continued from front page) comedy show led by a Sister who is ME. A special “INDIA-gogo Indian part benevolent instructor, part drill Opera campaign” is being launched first time or were so enrap- cal phrasing, dynamic and give recitals at the George Works (Centaur Records sergeant, and full of fun. Nov. 20, 8 at Indiegogo to help subsidize the tured by his technical skill tonal changes, his harmon- Eastman House in Roch- CRC 2588), have received p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First productions at Indiegogo: http://igg. and poised delivery that ics, his cadences.” ester, NY; Cincinnati’s critical acclaim. In Septem- St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- me/at/ IndianOpera they’ve become diehard Fletcher furthered his Memorial Hall; St. Philip ber 2005 Centaur Records ater.org or 373-6800. MISCELLANEOUS fans, Fletcher understands studies in Master Classes Cathedral in Atlanta; Fur- released Peter Fletcher AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Political Issues Book Club meets how to put together a rep- with David Leisner, David man University in Green- plays Erik Satie. His cur- Auditions, Las Positas College : the 4th Tuesday of each month, ertoire that keeps audiences Russell, Oscar Ghiglia and ville, South Carolina and rent release, Peter Fletcher Chicago - The Musical, November and reads books about issues and wanting more." Pepe Romero. As a per- many others. In 2003 he Plays Baroque Music for 4 and 5 from 7-10:00 p.m. in the trends that are driving current affairs In addition, Fletcher former in the Christopher performed on the Dame Guitar was released in Mertes Center for the Arts' Black Box in both the national and interna- will perform Bach's Third Parkening Master Class Myra Hess Memorial Con- 2008 on the Tower Hill Theater at Las Positas College, 3000 tional arenas. Topics that have been Lute Suite, William Wal- in 1988, he was broadcast cert Series at the Chicago Recordings label. Campus Hill Drive in Livermore.Di- covered include politics, governance, rected by Titian Lish, music director economics, military affairs, history, ton's Five bagatelles, and on National Public Radio Cultural Center. In January Interests outside of is Diana Cefalo and choreographer sociology, science, the climate, and the ever popular Cordoba (NPR). In 1990, the Music 2005, he was invited to music include reading and by the Spanish composer Teacher’s National Asso- join the distinguished Jury cross-country running. He Isaac Albeniz. ciation (MTNA) awarded of the 9th Annual Schadt lives in New York City Fletcher began guitar Fletcher a prize at its Na- String Competition in Al- The Friends of the HARMONY FUSION study at the age of seven tional Level Competition, lentown, Pennsylvania. He Livermore Library have (continued from page 3) under classical guitar in- and in 1995 he received made his New York Debut underwritten Peter Fletch- Tickets are $22 in ad- structor, John Sutherland. the Master of Music degree at Weill Recital Hall at er’s concert as part of the Dancers, folk singer duo vance and $25 at the door. In 1980, classical guitarist from the Eastman School Carnegie Hall in February Friends Authors and Arts Kincheloe and Atkinson, Seniors (65+) and students José Tomás, Andrés Sego- of Music under Nicholas 2007, and returned in 2008, Series. For additional as well as other a cappella are $18 in advance and $20 via’s teaching assistant in Goluses, and was twice the 2009 and 2010 to a com- events, check the library’s quartets and ensembles. at the door. Advance tickets Spain, held a week long recipient of an Eastman pletely sold-out house. website at www.livermo- “A main element of may be ordered by visiting Master Class in Atlanta, Graduate Award. Peter Fletcher’s three relibrary.net. our mission statement is the chorus website at www. GA. Peter Fletcher was In demand as a per- recordings, The Art of to reach out to the com- harmonyfusion.org, or by the youngest student to former in cultural venues Classical Guitar, A Peter munity,” explains Vander calling the chorus perfor- perform in the class, play- throughout the country, Fletcher Recital and Putten. “For me, that is mance chairperson Carrie ing music by Bach and Fletcher has been invited to Federico Mompou: Guitar especially true with respect Shaeffer at (925) 846-1857 Carcassi. TRAVEL to young performers. Each or email shaeffer1@earth- In December 1983, he year we try to include at link.net. made his formal debut at BUG least one youth group in Harmony Fusion Cho- the age of fifteen under the our shows. We're very rus will host a reception for auspices of The Brasstown proud of our support and Cruise from all guests immediately fol- Concert Association in San francisco commitment to keep music lowing the performance in North Carolina. Wrote the and performance alive in the church fellowship hall. critic of The Cherokee (925) 447-4300 the schools and in the com- More information about Scout, “He has technical In Downtown Livermore munity. This concert will the Harmony Fusion Cho- facility but what one re- underscore that commit- members about his playing 2269 Third Street rus is available at www. www.travelbuglivermore.com ment in a big way!” harmonyfusion.org. is the nuances, the poeti-

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Holiday Spirit Stroll in (Organizations wishing to run notices original. Free refreshments. Sat., Nov. November 9th. Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays except in Bulletin Board, send information to PO 21 and and Sun., Nov. 22 9am to 5pm. Safe and Sober Grad Night fund- some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come Downtown Pleasanton Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care 727 Polaris Way, Livermore (just beyond raising includes e-waste collection, plant or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or of Bulletin Board or email information to Holmes at Concannon). sale, and meat sale, Sat., Nov. 7 and Sun., 925-922-1467. More information at: www. [email protected]. Include name Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. presented by clutterlesseastbay.org The Pleasanton Down- of organization, meeting date, time, place Livermore Community Thanksgiving Livermore High School PTSA at Livermore Writing club for young adults, town Association (PDA) and theme or subject. Phone number and Dinner planning / volunteer meeting. High School. E-Waste collection - Bring Whether a seasoned writer or just starting contact person should also be included. Those interested in helping out, are invited personal items, ask family, friends, out, join published Young Adult author J.L. will host the third annual Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) to attend on Wednesday, November 11th neighbors. Contact your employer for Powers at Livermore Public Library for Holiday Spirit Stroll on 42nd Annual Bazaar, Friday and at 7:00 p.m., in the Bothwell Arts Center unwanted equipment. Plant Sale (Anhorn the Writing Club for Young Adults, ages 13 Saturday, November 6-7, from 9 a.m. to at 2466 8th St., Livermore. Volunteer Nursery) - Come see all things green. through 21 will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 Saturday, November 21 3 p.m. Unique handmade gifts, children's sign-ups will begin at this meeting. For USDA Meat Sale - Stock up for the pm on the third Thursday of the month: from 5 - 8 p.m. More than items, holiday decorations, and ornament. more information, go to www.LCTD.org, or Holidays, split large quantities. Butcher Nov. 12 and Dec. 17. The meetings will 25 downtown merchants Jellies, candies, and baked goods avail- call 455-9782. on site. Volunteer for a shift. Go to www. be held at the Civic Center Library, 1188 able. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1020 Learn what 4-H has to offer on livermorehighscho~s.a.com for more South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The will be paired with local Mocho Street, Livermore. November 18th. We will be discussing information. club is free and no registration is required. breweries, wineries and Livermore Fraternal Order of Eagles community service opportunities and hav- GNON (Girls Night Out Network- For more information, please visit TEEN annual Holuday Craft Show on November ing a potluck. Bring a dish to share and get ing) monthly mixer. This event is open to SPACE on the library’s website: www. bars for a festive night 7 at 527 N. Livermore Ave., Livermore, to know other families in 4-H. Del Arroyo everyone. Mon., Nov. 9, 5 to 7 p.m. State livermorelibrary.net, or contact Jennifer at sampling beer, wine and from 9 to 3pm. Handmade treasures from 4-H club meets on the third Wednesday Farm Insurance, 312 St. Mary St., Suite A. 925-373-5576. vendors, raffle, lunch and homemade of each month at Arroyo Seco Elementary Downtown Pleasanton. Partnering with new Learn Scottish country dancing cocktails. Participants baked goodies. Proceeds will go to the School, 5280 Irene Way, Livermore. The non profit in Pleasanton. Wreaths Across in Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and are encouraged to dress up local food bank and animal shelter. For meetings start at 6:00 p.m. and end Pleasanton. Attendees of GNON will have jigs and graceful strathspeys that are to participate in the Ugly more information contact Evy Barr at around 8:00 p.m. For more information call the opportunity to sponsor a wreath for as the traditional social dance of Scotland. 925-980-7216. Margaret Miller, Club Leader, at 925-447- a little as $5. Meeting $10 for members, Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore Holiday Sweater contest Beer, wine and cocktails Paws In Need 16th Annual 6980 or email Margaret at mmiller1435@ $15 nonmembers. Prepayment required. Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, Liver- during the event. will be served by Altamont Holiday Sale will be held on on Saturday, gmail.com. www.gnon.org/rsvp.html or 487-4748. more. No prior dance experience required. November 7th. Proceeds from the 10 a.m. Tri-Valley for Bernie (Sanders) Soroptimist International of San Call Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or Presale tickets are Beer Works, Eight Bridges to 3 p.m. Holiday Sale will benefit Jackie is having weekly tabling at Pleasanton Ramon Valley is seeking applicants for Sheena MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for available for $35 online at Brewing, Elliston Vine- Barnett’s Just Like New Fund, a Paws Farmer’s Market 9AM-1PM. Join us to its Live Your Dream Award given to women more information. Youth class (ages 8 and PleasantonDowntown.net In Need program that provides medical #FeelTheBern! The next organizing meet- who are head of household and in need up): Contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447- yards, Enoteca Five Fenes- aid to sick and injured pets. Location will ing with phone bank training will be held on of financial assistance for their education 1833 for info. as well as at Redcoats Pub tra Winery, Garré Vineyard be in the lobby of Feline Medical Center, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. in Pleasanton. For detail expenses. Awards range from $500 to Questers is an international – 336 St. Mary Street and & Winery, Handles Gas- 3160 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton. please visit map.berniesanders.com or call $3,000 with opportunities for further organization of lovers of antiques, The sale will include animal-themed and Kyoko at 925-290-7124. awards at the District and Regional level. collectibles, and history who encourage Studio Seven Arts – 400 tropub, Lagunitas Brewing holiday gift items such as planters, garden Widowed Men and Women of For more information and an application preservation and restoration of historical Main Street. On Friday, Company, Medea Vodka, art, wind chimes, ornaments, home and Northern CA, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. brunch form go to http://www.soroptimist-sr.org landmarks. At chapter meetings, members November 13, ticket kitchen decor, purses, jewelry, greeting in Livermore, RSVP by Oct. 30 to Ruby, and look for Grants. learn about antiques, share and view Raff Distillerie, Redcoats cards, handmade items and much more. In 462-9636. Nov. 8, 1 p.m. general meeting, Dress a Girl Around the World, an member’s collections, visit historic sites, prices will be raised to $40. Pub, Wente Vineyards and addition to items that pamper pets, several birthday lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by Oct. invitation to make simple dresses for girls museums and antiques shops and help Tickets can be redeemed vendors will be on hand selling additional 5 to Gloria, 846-8320. Nov. 12, 1 p.m. in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is non-profit organizations with restoration many MORE! related items. There will also be opportuni- Lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by Nov. 10 to Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and preservation work. Chapter meets on Saturday, November Event is rain or shine, ties to win several gift baskets. For more Gloria, 846-8320. Nov. 15, 2 p.m. South at St. Michael's Hall, Livermore. Help is the 4th Tuesday monthly from September 21 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the no refunds. information, contact Cindy Ferrin at Pacific performance, RSVP to Pat by Nov. needed sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring to May. New members are invited to join starting location, Firehouse 925-323-8517, or visit the Paws In Need 12, 846-3808. Nov. 19, 5 p.m. happy hour sewing machine or serger, iron, ironing the local Amador Chapter. If interested For information on website at www.Paws-In-Need.org. in Pleasanton, RSVP by Nov. 17 to Mary, board, scissors, along with helping hands. call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or Arts Center located at downtown events hosted Livermore Lions is partnering with 705-7337. Nov. 21, 1 p.m. friendly bridge, (Those planning to stay all day should bring e-mail [email protected]. 4444 Railroad Avenue. If the Tri-Valley Haven in holding their RSVP by Nov. 14 to Athene, 846-0111. a bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful Celebrating 125 years of Livermore by Pleasanton Downtown Annual Xmas Boutique on Sat., Nov. Nov. 22, 1 p.m. lunch in Danville, RSVP by cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t High School: Livermore High School & the the event is not sold out, Association, call (925) 7 at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Nov. 19 to Marilyn, 583-5829. make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, Livermore High School Alumni Association tickets will be available for 484-2199 or go to www. Street, Livermore. Bothwell Arts Center Ohlone Audubon will meet Tuesday, arrange for kits that can be sews at home. are beginning to organize interested, com- 8th Street in Livermore. Handcrafted Nov. 3, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at San Leandro Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 mitted volunteers to work/head the various $45 cash or check only. pleasantondowntown.net. gifts are the primary focus. There may Main Library, 300 Estudillo Avenue, San or [email protected] committees to organize & plan celebratory be some retail manufactured gifts from Leandro. Peter Pyle will talk about Discov- Livermore-Amador Genealogical events. The goal is for events to follow many popular companies. There will be ering and Conserving Bryan's Shearwater. Society, meeting at Congregation Beth through the 2016 school year in honor of food and regular raffles of gifts and prizes. Bryan's Shearwater, a new bird species Emek, 3400 Nevada Court in Pleasanton 125 years and not be limited to one day. ART & ENTERTAINMENT Interested? Call: Susan C. 925-447-6071 (continued from page 9) Entry to the Bothwell is free for buyers. found in the Hawaiian Islands, was on Monday, November 9, 7:30 pm. Speaker scenic Sycamore Grove Park. These Raffle tickets will be sold in support of the identified via DNA in 2011. No admission Susan Goss Johnston will talk about “More or Email: Susan: [email protected] 2400 First St., Livermore. www. fund raising for the Lions and Tri-Valley charge. Refreshments served. For more Adventures in Source Citations." Johnston or Cheryl: [email protected]. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. events are open to all ages and Haven. The ticket purchase will be for gifts information and directions visit the website is a ProGen Alumna and has completed Earth friendly demonstration Hometown Heroes annual celebra- abilities. All race proceeds support that the crafty vendors have provided for www.ohloneaudubon.org. the “Advanced Methodology and Evidence garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore. tion, Sat., Nov. 7, 2:30 p.m. Dublin the Livermore-Granada Boosters the Boutique. Sales of food and drink go Livermore Amador Valley Garden Analysis" course at the Institute of Geneal- Alameda County Master Gardeners present Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley scholarship program. Race-day toward helping with our community service Club will meet on Thursday, November 12, ogy and Historic Research, the National talks on a variety of topics., 10 to 11 a.m. Blvd., Dublin. Presentations by local registration begins at 6:45 a.m. at in the Tri-Valley area. For information on 2015, 7:00 at Alisal School's multipurpose Archives lecture and lab Course “Going to Nov. 14: roses - selecting, planting and Independence Park, 2798 Holmes tables, pricing and access times to the site room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. the Source." She is also a co-editor (with pruning. Gardening advice and guided tours military and city officials and a for setup or special needs please contact Speaker will be Nicky Hughes, owner L-AGS members Kay Speaks and Duncan 2nd Saturday of each month. Garden open concert of music. Free. 556-4511. Street in Livermore. The half Lion Ben Barrientos at 925 449-9974 or of Gold Rush Nursery in Soquel, which Tanner) of the recently published 'Source to public every day during daylight hours. Holiday Craft Boutique, Sat., Nov. marathon starts at 8:30am, 10K Tri-Valley Haven Stacey Connor 925 449- specializes in water-wise plants and plants Templates for the Master Genealogist.' Her No admission charge. 14, 10 a.m. Dublin Senior Center, starts at 9:00am and 5K at 9:15 5845 XT 274 for further details and entry that provide food for birds, butterflies and personal research focuses on families in Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. am. The one-mile fun run begins times for vendors. Event opens 9-5 PM for beneficial insects. Her topic is "Plants New England with the mid-Atlantic region Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Free admission. Presented by the at 10:45 am. Pre-registration entry buyers. Times for vendors will allow time to that Deserve more Limelight." Visitors are and she specializes in military records. No Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the fees for the 5K are $30, the 10K setup, call in advance. welcome. For more information, call Bev at charge. All are welcome. For more informa- 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- Dublin Senior Center and Dublin Holiday Boutique, Livermore Pleas- 925 485 7812 or visit www.lavgc.org. tion contact Program Chair, email: Marilyn ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. Senior Foundation. Assortment of $35 per runner, and half marathon anton Elks #21117, Sat., November 21 at Tri-Valley Republican Women Glass,[email protected] Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 handmade arts and crafts, gifts and entry fees are $45 per runner. Group/ Elks Lodge 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore. 9 Federated will honor Veterans and Military Free high school level math help p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info decor. family discounts are available for a.m. to 3 p.m. Unique handmade gifts for members at its monthly dinner meeting offered at Pleasanton Library for students visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- Livermore-Granada Boosters 6th four or more runners. The one-mile all occasions,holiday decorations,jams/ on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Also who cannot afford tuition. Contact 925- ers.org/ Annual “Race to the Flagpole,” fun run entry fee is $10. On race jellies,soap,children items,jewelry, many showing will be the movie, “They Come to 484-1073. Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 day, all registration entry fees will more items all handmade. raffle, baked America III." The meeting will be held at ClutterLess Self Help Support Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Saturday, November 14, 2015. good sale,lunch. Have room for a few more Cattlemen's Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, costumes give free guided tours beginning Includes a 5K run/walk, 10K run, be an additional $10. To register, vendors. For more information, call Polly Road, Livermore. Social time 6:30 pm. support group for people with difficulty dis- at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays half marathon and one-mile fun run. visit www.racetotheflagpole.org. or 925-447-5986 Dinner and program time 7 pm. For res- carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 All events start at Independence contact Mike Nagel, Race Director, Boutique, Unique Christmas presents ervations and information, contact Linda is a psychological issue, not an organizing Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and Park and go through Livermore’s at 925-667-6535 or flagpolerace@ and lots of holiday decorations, based Krikorian, krikorianpublishing@yahoo. issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 the beautifully landscaped grounds. For yahoo.com. on items from the past created new and com or phone 925-426-1474 by Monday, Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor information on the Ravenswood Progress THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 11

League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pro- Active Duty and Veterans. Meet with email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship ship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday family gram, please call the Docent Coordinator at other like minded veterans for camaraderie study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study and (925) 443-0238. and support of veterans causes. The Fleet RELIGION prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Feed the Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Reserve Association is a chartered orga- First Presbyterian Church, 2020 adult ministries meet every other month. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. group of retired men who join together to nization that provides a voice in Congress. Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Call the office at 846-8650 for more Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. weekdays. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Young veterans are highly encouraged to plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 information. jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. “1 & 2 Corinthians” will be the include golf, bridge, photography, travel, get involved in promoting the concerns of a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Well Community Outreach Center featured study of Community Bible Study fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- your generation. The local branch of the and children’s program For more informa- Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and ministry provides meats, canned and dry Women’s class of Pleasanton this fall. A ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men FRA meets the first Friday of each month at tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Children’s Program is available for infants living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Build- Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is available prior to the start of the school to 5 years old. Class starts on continues and San Ramon. The group meets for lunch ing, 522 South L St., Livermore. For more St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night year). Those with an immediate need or each week on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am on the first Thursday of each month at the information go to www.fra.org or contact a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 there is adult Bible study, youth activities who would like to donate nonperishable until May 12, 2015. Valley Bible Church, San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child food items, call the office at (925) 479- 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Contact San Ramon. Please read more about the Maese at 454-1582. ship service. AWANA children's program care during all events. 447-1848, www. 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Sherri at 925-399-5074 or email sherri. Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and Operation: SAM “Supporting All Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. trinitylivermore.org Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 [email protected] for more information or the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment to register.” information or to attend a meeting, call support organization based in Livermore. Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- only. The Outreach Center will be open Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cor- Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. S.A.M. has been in operation since January Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday ing the John Main tradition, every Monday every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from nerstone Court, Pleasanton. Worship is at NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource & 2004. It is dedicated to the continued service. Information 447-8747 or www. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This 10 a.m. The worship celebration is called Support Group meets monthly for parents/ morale support of deployed troops. For uucil.org Claire La Scola at 447-9800. will be on a first come first serve basis “Ancient Future” because it is rooted, as caretakers of children ages 5-17 years information or donations, visit www. Congregation Beth Emek, Center St. Innocent Orthodox Church, between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- the early church was, in God’s story, which with (or suspected of having) emotional/ operationsam.org, email operationsam@ for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday sen Drive, Livermore. is central to participants’ lives. The gather- psychiatric disorders. It meets the third comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Lynnewood United Methodist ings typically include a mixture of songs, Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm at Bereaved Mother’s Network of Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, hymns, Scripture, art, ancient prayers and Pathways to Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek. (831) 278-1916. offers a friendly congregation where all are creeds and a biblically based message. Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The group is each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sunday school, child-care and separate drop-in and free. Contact person is Marsha Civic Center Library, Small Conference Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sundays with Sunday school for youth and gatherings for teenagers are all offered McInnis at 925-980-5331. Room. The aim of the network is to allow ated with the Congress of Secular Jewish Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both each Sunday concurrently with the worship Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a bereaved mothers to make connections Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer service. For more information, go to www. group for retired men who seek activities with, share resources, and support other Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485- a.m. All are most welcome to come and at 846-0221, send an email to office@ centerpointechurch.org or call the office at to enhance their retirement. Monthly mothers who have been through the worst 1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. worship with us and to enjoy our hospital- lynnewood.org or visit our website at www. (925) 846-4436. meetings feature lunch and an interesting experience of their lives, losing a child. For First Church of Christ, Scientist, ity. For more information call the church lynnewood.org. WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for speaker. Men have the opportunity to learn more information, contact katiestrube@ Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. office 925-462-4802. The Church of Jesus Christ of women of all ages and life stages, Meets about and join activities such as hiking, comcast.net. Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am through bridge, investment, bowling, bocce ball and Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) Livermore. 3rd ward 2:20 p.m., 2nd ward May 15, St. Charles Parish - Borromeo wood carving. There is also a neat group to new and established residents of the and reading room are located at Third and 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. 9 a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 12 noon. Hall, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. of guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the N Streets. The Reading Room, which is Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contemplative 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 1 Questions: Donna Leach (925-443-6815) meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon open to the public, features books, CDs Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study p.m..; 4th ward 9 a.m., Springtown ward, [[email protected]] or Kristen Barton at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road on the second Wednesday of the month, and magazines for sale. For information, (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School 11 a.m. Young single adult ware, 1:30 (925-449-8002)[adele_obrien@hotmail. (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, call (925) 447-2946. (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with p.m., 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin. com] Any retired man is welcome to drop by to family activities, and monthly adult socials. Sunset Community Church, 2200 choir, child care provided. The Church of Jesus Christ of Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives learn about your opportunities. For more Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ser- Little Brown Church, United Church Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: away clothing and other items every Mon- information check our website: branch121. www.PleasantonNewcomers.com vice at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. day 10-12. Donations are also accepted on sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at DBE Daughters of the British at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at Mondays between 10-12. 4418 E. Avenue, [email protected] (put “SIR” in the Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Livermore. subject line). Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night 2580 Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Mass of Remembrance, Honor American Legion Post 47 in a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Pathway Community Church, 6533 Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., those you have loved, who have died, in a Livermore is looking for veterans in the at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was call 447-6282. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: special Mass Of Remembrance on Monday, Livermore area who are interested in founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. November 16, at 7:30 PM at St. Elizabeth performing community service for young (3) organization made up of women of Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- adult programs. Biblically based practical John Knox Presbyterian Church, Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, people and promoting veterans affairs. British or British Commonwealth heritage more. Information, 447-8840. messages, nondenominational. All are wel- 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship Pleasanton, California. All are invited. Interested veterans will meet with other and ancestry with a focus on charity and Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, comed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Those who wish, may bring a small picture like-minded veterans for camaraderie and fellowship. Those interested in helping with 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 org (925) 829-4793. ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education or memento of a loved one. support of veteran’s causes. The American “the cause," enjoying social activities, and a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Christ Church (a nondenominational Legion is the largest federally chartered forming long-lasting friendships, contact adult Bible study/Sunday school. For 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth evangelical church formerly meeting in veteran’s organization that is the veterans Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or information, call 925-447-1246. ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for Asbury United Methodist Church, 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., American Legion Post 47 meets the second additional information. 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 Pleasanton Military Families is Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 a Pleasanton based support group for Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings [email protected] for more info. Ave. (United Christian Church). More a.m. Fall adult education course: “Human South L Street, Livermore. Enter the build- those who have a loved one serving in the Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. Sexuality: Biblical and Theological Perspec- ing from the ramp on the 5th Street side. Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. East Avenue, Livermore; worship service com or (925) 315-7170. tives,” taught by Robert W. Evans (Ph.D. in For more information go to http://www. the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. 10:15 a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch. Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador clinical psychology and Ph.D. in systematic calegion.org/ or contact Bill Bergmann concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys org. org. Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am theology). visit: www.christchurch-trivalley. at [email protected] or (925) that are experienced. There is no better United Christian Church, www. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Sunday service. All are welcome. Ongoing org or call 925.846.0665. 443-2330 or Roy Warner at 925-449-6048. support than being surrounded by others uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congrega- North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don groups and activities. www.unityoftrivalley. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, Of the Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes who know what you are going through. tion offering community and spiritual & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday org 925.829.2733. 200,000 or so Jews in the Bay Area, visitors to come experience a great time Three times per year, the group collect encouragement for questioners, seekers 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors over half are members of interfaith or while making a difference in our commu- supplies and sends care packages to the and risk-takers. Worships on Sunday a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) intercultural families. These families will nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd troops. Contact [email protected] for morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- be celebrated and welcomed by the Jewish & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. the location of the next meeting. 1886 College Ave. at M St., Livermore; call aged children go to Kid’s Church following 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. community during Interfaith Family Month The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Livermore Military Families, a 449-6820 for more information. worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 Center for Spiritual Living this November. On Sunday, November Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org support group for families in Livermore Granada Baptist Church, 945 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all Livermore Valley - People from all faith 15, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will sponsor a Assistance League® of Amador Val- who have a loved one serving in the Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; traditions, cultures, races and sexual movie and potluck. Deli Man, a film about ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated Military, is intended to be a safe place for Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. orientations welcome. Sunday service the recipes brought to America by Jewish group of volunteers, reaching out to those family members to come and share their worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs immigrants from Central and Eastern Eu- in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun experiences and concerns with others who 1-888-805-7151. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting rope, will be followed by an ethnic potluck. doing it. Regular meetings are held on the understand what they are going through. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. Participants are asked to bring a dish from third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at All family members are welcome to attend Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org For more information contact revhar- their own ethnic heritage. The event will the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, [email protected] or visit us at http:// be held at The Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 For more information, see our website, of each month at the Livermore Veterans a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary csllvlighthouse.org. 8th St. between I and G in Livermore. The www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from org/ All are welcome. School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 movie will be shown at 4:00 p.m. RSVP e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more informa- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. to (925) 485-1049 or reservations@ yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. tion, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 Cedar Grove Community Church, com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Wor- Tri-ValleyCulturalJews.org. Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015

Kansa Recognized for Work in Meshless Numerical Methods

Edward J. Kansa, PhD, Amador Student Finalist in a 35 year resident of Liver- Siemens Competition more, and former research scientist at Lawrence Liver- The Siemens Foundation today announced the 2015 more National Laboratory, class of regional finalists for the Siemens Competition in was awarded the second Math, Science & Technology, the nation’s premier research George Green medal for his competition for high school students. ground-breaking work on Sidharth Bommankanti, a student at Amador Valley High Meshless Numerical Meth- School in Pleasanton, was among the ninety-seven regional ods at the 2015 International finalists invited to advance to the next round of the competi- Conference on Boundary tion. They will vie for one of the most prestigious science Elements. honors awarded to high school students in the country As recognition of his pio- today. These regional finalists were picked from a group neering work on Meshless of 466 semi-finalists that were announced on October 16. These semi-finalists presented projects that were considered Mehods, Kansa was the key- outstanding and notable from a pool of nearly 1800 projects note speaker and opened the submitted this year. conference this September The 97 regional finalists will advance to one of six re- speaking on "Radial Basis gional competitions held over three consecutive weekends Functions: Accomplish- in November. ments and Challenges." “Today’s regional finalists represents an outstanding After Edward J. Kansa group of students whose remarkable projects not only obtained a PhD in multi- demonstrate a very advanced aptitude in STEM research body quantum physics from but represent ideas that address some of today’s most chal- Vanderbilt University, he lenging issues,” said David Etzwiler, CEO of the Siemens worked at the US Bureau George Green Medal awarded to Dr. Edward Kansa, center by Professors Carlos Foundation. “We congratulate the regional finalists on their of Mines in Pittsburgh as Brebbia (left) and Alex Cheng (right). accomplishments and wish them luck in the next phase of a research physicist mod- the competition.” eling coal dust fires and many Ph.D. students from England as he only had The Siemens Competition, administered by Discovery explosions. He moved to the US, Columbia, UK, access to a local library. Education, awards a $1000 scholarship to each regional Lawrence Livermore Lab as Spain, Portugal, Canada and He distributed his work to finalist, in addition to one $3,000 prize to an individual a physicist modeling liquid Hong Kong. Kansa currently sponsors who were unable winner and a $6,000 prize to a team winner at each regional natural gas explosions, am- works as the principal inves- to fully appreciate the im- competition. Winners of the regional events will advance to the monia tank car ruptures and tigator of a computational portance of his work. National Finals at The George Washington University in spread, earthquakes, ground science company. One of these sponsors water pollution spread and Washington, D.C., December 6-8, 2015, where $500,000 The importance of pointed out the work to a in scholarships will be awarded, including two top prizes remediation. George Green’s work can- Cambridge Don and this of $100,000. Kansa became concerned not be over-emphasised, led to a minor appointment that the codes available for particularly the development at that University. He had use were not faithful to the of his functions which set to leave due to illness and physics of the problems be- the basis for boundary ele- died shortly thereafter. His ing solved. He abandoned ments. Very little is known research was forgotten and mesh based methods for ra- recognized throughout the about George Green. He only rediscovered much dial basis functions and was world for his many contribu- was totally self-taught and later on thanks to Lord Kel- able to use transformations tions to computational me- published a few copies of vin. The Green Medal was Several local residents made the academic Deans' List at Azusa to calculate time dependent chanics. He has more than his most famous works on a established to honor George Pacific University. These students are honored for a spring 2015 problems more accurately. 100 scientific publications subscription basis only.Kan Green and as a reward for grade-point average of 3.5 or better. They are joined by 1,880 stu- His innovative ideas have and 3750 citations in peer It is impossible to under- outstanding research carried dents receiving the same honor. They are from Livermore: Timothy led to numerous publica- reviewed journals. He has stand how George Green out in Boundary Element Anaya, Skylar Burt, Gabrielle Cox, Malani Hibbard, Sara Shull, tions on Meshless Methods. spoken at many international Jacqueline Summers, and Shawn Throckmorton; from Pleasanton: was able to acquire his Methods. Samantha Hoffman, Daniela Martin, Emma Reynolds, and Cameron In addition, he has been conferences and mentored knowledge in Nottingham Vaughan; from Dublin: Hannah Villanueva.