VOLUME LII, NUMBER 25 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 Versatile Bio-detector To Look For Pathogens

By Jeff Garberson gens – mostly bacteria and Study Group last week in analysis techniques that genetic DNA or RNA has A bio-detector is under viruses, but also parasites, Pleasanton. compare the genetic struc- been analyzed and pub- Check Out Section A development at Lawrence fungi, protozoa and primi- Because it can identify so ture of pathogens to detailed lished – it is in Livermore’s Includes notices of art Livermore National Labora- tive bacteria called archaea, many pathogens, typically information that has been database, making it possible and entertainment tory with the goal of iden- according to Tom Slezak, in a day or less, the Array is collected from databases for a viable sample to be tifying any pathogen, from who leads the computational a valuable addition to exist- compiled by universities, events as well as club identified by the Microbial deadly human disease germs side of the bio-detector de- ing methods of examining research laboratories and Detection Array. and church information. to viruses that endanger velopment effort. medical or environmental governments around the Shakespeare in the Park is Key to the process ranch animals and agricul- Slezak described the bio- samples – in the case of an world. has been development of the cover story. Inside look tural crops. detector, called the Law- epidemic, for example, or a If a bacterium or virus hundreds of thousands of for Scout activities and a Today, the bio-detec- rence Livermore Microbial potential terrorist attack. has been “sequenced” – that “probes” that recognize and column about a local tor can identify more than Detection Array, to a month- The system works by is, if the detailed pattern of combine with segments of couples experience with 10,000 species of patho- ly meeting of the Valley applying sophisticated data molecules that make up its (See DETECTOR, page 4) the Berlin Wall. LAVTA Tributes Seeking Pour Out Input On for Ahmadi Transit at Last The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority Meeting (LAVTA) is conducting a By Ron McNicoll study to analyze bus routes Pleasanton Unified and transportation demand School District Superinten- to make improvements to dent Parvin Ahmadi spent the public transit system. her last school board meet- The comprehensive plan- ing listening to tributes rec- ognizing her work on behalf ning effort is titled Wheels of the district for the past Forward. five years. LAVTA operates the District employees and Wheels bus system. community members talked The highest priority for about the difference she the planning efforts is a made in leading the district. All five school board mem- (See LAVTA, page 7) bers recognized her service with their own compliments at the June 9 meeting. Increasing Helping make Pleasanton an inclusive district was Demand for a theme for some of the sentiments. Trustee Jamie Safety Net Hintzke said that she first Services a knew Ahmadi when Ahmadi Photo - Doug Jorgensen was an assistant superinten- dent in Fremont, and she Concern Floats were part of the annual Livermore Rodeo Parade held last Saturday in downtown Livermore. The parade is encouraged Ahmadi to apply The proposed Alameda presented by the Rotary Club of Livermore. For more photos, go to page 5. to Pleasanton. County Budget for FY 2015- Hintzke said that when 16 totals $2.7 billion for she first ran for the school programs and services and board in 2008, one of the planks in her platform was, supports a workforce of Court Sides with Tri-Valley Learning Corporation "Institutionalized racism more than 9,500 full-time was something to be ad- equivalent positions. The A controversy involving unanimously to accept an Diego Superior Court by a the Brown Act by making Old Town Academy (OTA) dressed in this district. I proposed budget closes a offer to join TVLC effec- law firm claiming to rep- decisions that were not le- in San Diego and the Tri- tive July 1, 2014. A memo- gally noticed. knew Parvin could address funding gap of $65.1 million resent Old Town Academy that, and she did, and that Valley Learning Corporation randum of understanding (OTA) and the OTA Presi- A restraining order was without significant program (TVLC), which oversees the put us on a different track. (MOU) was signed on July dent and Executive Director requested to prevent TVLC I'm grateful." Hintzke was reductions or staff layoffs. OTA school, has developed 30, 2014 by OTA and on from having access to the Administrator Susan S. Thomas Donahue alleges the first Asian-American resulting in lawsuits filed by Aug. 2 by Chief Executive that Tri-Valley Learning OTA school site, records and Muranishi said the fund- elected to the Pleasanton both sides. The judge in the Officer Bill Batchelor on Corporation (TVLC) and bank accounts. ing gap is the smallest the school board. case has agreed with TVLC. behalf of TVLC. OTA Board Member Chris- Tri-Valley Learning Cen- Trustee Joan Laursen County has faced in eight The OTA board voted One lawsuit filed in San topher Celentino violated sounded a similar theme. years. However, she noted, (See COURT, page 4) optimism about ongoing (See TRIBUTES, page 5) economic growth must be balanced with concerns about continued high de- Eastside Planning Taken Celebrating One Million Hours of Service mand for safety net services By Carol Graham "We had hoped for 200 received a call saying I bet- and the reality that surging Off Council Priority List Although it took 100 people, and nearly 1,000 ter get down here. CNN was State revenues will result in years to happen, it turned showed up," recalled one here. ABC was here. NBC Planning and environ- addition, it was pointed out little additional support for out to be a party worth wait- organizer of the 2001 party. and CBS were here. There mental work for the Eastside that the city does not need to ing for. "At 3:30 in the morning, I these programs. Pleasanton Specific Plan was zone the area for housing. It were live feeds to Katie The Budget includes a officially ended on a 3 to 0 of currently has enough land Couric and Peter Jennings $71 million increase in Gen- the Pleasanton City Council. to meet its regional housing in New York." eral Fund spending over The vote included removing needs assessment (RHNA) The guest of honor was 2014-15. It also provides 3 the plan from the council's numbers through 2022. positively glowing, just as percent increases for many priority list for at least two During the public hear- it had been since 1901. The of the Community Based years. ing on Tuesday, Kay Ayala honoree, you see, was a light Organizations (CBOs) that Kathy Narum was ab- suggested that before the bulb - the Centennial Light Bulb, the longest burning receive County General sent for vote at Tuesday's plan goes back on a priority meeting. Arnie Olson was list, the proposal should be light bulb on the planet. Fund support. This brings recused because he lives agendized and considered "People love items with annual spending by the adjacent to the planning area. in a very public way. a good story, and we're in- County to about $485 mil- In addition to ending all In other action, the coun- trigued by pieces of our past lion for CBOs providing a work on the plan, the reso- cil approved an increase in that persist in our present," range of services to County lution includes a provision developer user fees. The said Jeffrey Kaskey, Presi- residents, including health to disband the Eastside Task building and development dent of the Livermore Heri- and human services pro- Force after thanking it for permit fees cover the costs tage Guild. "Also, there's grams, as well as housing, its work. At such time as a of plan review, engineering the ever-present element of community development, council may want to restart associated with site devel- suspense; it could go out at and public safety programs. the process, the proposal opment, fire prevention, would be part of a priority inspections, and other costs any instant." The improving economy setting session. incurred in the building de- This year marks another has helped to boost County The effort has been con- velopment process. milestone in the Centennial revenue streams as well as troversial since it began. The vote was 5 to 0, with Bulb's existence: one mil- the State’s fiscal situation. Issues raised by members of one change in staff's recom- lion hours of service. On Even with boosted property the public during the process mendation. The new fees Saturday, June 27th, all are tax revenue that comes from include the availability of become effective August invited to a free, family- a surge in local home prices, water, school overcrowding, 17, 2015. Photo - Doug Jorgensen friendly celebration hosted the County’s $65.1 million traffic, and the need to move The change resulted from Tom Bramell looks through his book about the by the Centennial Light Bulb the urban growth boundary council's concern that rais- budget gap is still signifi- Centennial Light Bulb. (See LIGHT BULB, page 2) cant and reflects a structural to accommodate growth. In (See PRIORITY, page 5) deficit in which State and federal funding combined PET OF THE WEEK with County’s limited dis- Inside Have a ball with happy-go-lucky, Humphrey! This cretionary revenues fail to five-month-old Cocker Spaniel will brighten your meet rising costs. SECTION A Editorial...... 4 day with his playful demeanor and smiles! Come Higher state revenues Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 give Humphrey a home! He is available at Valley will go almost entirely to Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, education as required by Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Adopt voter-approved Proposition Milestones ...... 10 & 12 Short Notes...... 12 Humphrey today and immortalize him on Friday, June 98. Relief to safety net MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 19 at Paint Your Pet. For more information, please visit programs that were pared valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656. Photo - Valley Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 & 10 (See BUDGET, page 2) Humane Society/E. Scholz

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significantly during the There is growing evi- working poor whose wages es in home prices and rents The Board is scheduled County Budget for 2015-16 recession will be further dence that people at the are failing to keep up with further limit the availability to adopt the Final Alameda on Friday, June 26. limited by required State bottom of the economic accelerating costs. of affordable housing. This contributions to a Rainy Day ladder are falling further Rising home prices also has resulted in residents hav- fund in order to pay down behind, even as the overall pose a kind of double-edged ing to devote larger portions debt and prepare for the next economy surges. In Alam- sword for the County. Fig- of their income to housing. economic downturn. eda County, demand for ures show that average hous- As a result, larger portions These financial commit- food assistance, subsidized ing costs in the County have of the population must turn ments mean the County will health care, cash aid and returned to pre-recession to government assistance to continue having to shoulder other support remains high. levels. This brings good cover other basic needs. significant budgetary strain This is true even though the news for County finances, Scott Haggerty, Presi- SAME as it maintains safety net County’s unemployment in the form of a 6.47 percent dent of the Alameda County programs that have been re- rate has fallen to 4.5 percent, increase to the County as- Board of Supervisors, said duced dramatically in recent or about half what it was just sessment roll that is bring- the County has been ac- USF, years, even when demand a few years ago. This sug- ing in much-needed general tively trying to address the JUST CLOSER. for these services remains gests that Alameda County is purpose revenue. problem by setting aside stubbornly high. home to growing numbers of At the same time, increas- significant sums for afford- able housing and rapid re- AND LESS housing programs. “In spite of our best ef- FOG. forts, more and more work- ing poor need government assistance,’’ Haggerty said. “This is at least partly attrib- utable to the rapid increases in housing costs we are see- Undergraduate and Graduate Programs: ing across this region.’’ • BS in Management Furthering the need for • Bachelor of Health Services continued caution are a num- • MS in Nursing for the RN ber of unfunded obligations facing Alameda County. These include including EXPRESS ADMISSIONS EVENT almost $1.2 billion in pen- at the USF PLEASANTON CAMPUS sion costs for current and Tuesday, June 23, 5:30 pm future retirees; more than $600 million in debt associ- Learn more or to RSVP call 925.867.2711 ated with construction of visit www.usfca.edu/pleasanton the new Highland Hospital or email [email protected] Acute Care Tower project in Oakland; and pension ob- ligation bond debts totaling $378 million. CHANGE THE WORLD FROM HERE

Dublin High School held graduation ceremonies on June 11 at Gaels Stadium. The event included speeches and presentations by Dublin High School Gael Scholar Zachary Schmidt, City of Dublin Mayor David Haubert, Principal Carol Shimizu, School Board President Amy Miller, Dublin High School teacher Tim Sbranti, Senior Class Preferred Brokers President Sobhon Khairy, Senior Class Vice President Sereena Patel and Senior Class Secretary Karina Gurusiddaiah. The Dublin High Color Guard and Band, the Wanda Thompson Dublin High Choir, bagpiper Jeff Campbell and members of the Air Force Color Guard performed during the ceremony. Real Estate & Mortgage specialist According to the fourth quarter in 2014 - Zillow LIGHT BULB found that in the U.S. as a whole, the households are (continued from page one) spending 30.1 percent of their income for a rental. Rents rose 3.4% nationwide. Finding out a budget Committee. It takes place 18' in the air. of what it takes to own a home can be easy. We have from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. "Come, have food, drink, taught First Time Buyers Classes in connection with at the Livermore-Pleasanton sing happy birthday, visit Fire Department Station with folks, relax and enjoy several counties for several years. If you are thinking 6, at 4550 East Avenue. the moment," said Jones, be- about purchasing a home and do not know what your More than 2,000 community fore reflecting on the impor- Wanda purchasing power is, or perhaps do not know where to members and visitors are tance of the honoree. "This Thompson start, let us help. We can sit down with you, perhaps expected to attend the event. is more than just a bulb. It's get you Pre-Approved and/or start a budget on ways "The majority of interest a symbol that things can be BRE#00983781 NMLS#244633 to get into owning your own home in 2015. comes from curiosity about built right and last long and a product that was made provide service." to last, as we've all expe- For more information, 411 So. L Street, Ste. E, Livermore, CA | 925.858.9128 rienced products that fail visit www.centennialbulb. Follow me on Facebook at facebook.com/wanda.thompson.545 shortly after the warranty org. expires," said Tom Bramell, retired Deputy Fire Chief and committee chairman. "The longevity of the light bulb is not a prank, and lar it even has its own web- it represents a legacy and site, with up to a million hits heritage of the firefight- each year, and a live 24/7 ers who have proudly and "bulbcam." courageously served under "Folks come from all this light for more than one over the world to see it as hundred years." vacation stops, and families The Livermore The hand-blown bulb, write in about kids seeing made by the Shelby Elec- it in textbooks," said web- tric Company in Ohio, was master Steve Bunn. "On Citywide Garage Sale donated to Livermore's vol- Facebook, people think I'm unteer firefighters in 1901 to pretending to be the bulb SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015 - 8am to noon serve as a nightlight in the talking. If only it had a hose-cart shed. When the voice: 'Hey guys, it's hot Sales will be staged at the following locations: fire bell called the "Liver- up here!' or 'Stop throwing more Fire Boys" to a night- things at me, I'm a senior!'" 2755 1ST ST 1505 1346 CAPRI CT 1687 GLADIOLUS CT 3880 MACGREGOR CMN 474 ROSE ST time fire, the amber bulb The 1M-hour party will 2137 6TH ST 789 CARDINAL DR 2333 HAMPTON RD 3642 MADEIRA WAY 6386 RUBICON WAY provided enough light to feature vintage and antique 714 ALDEN LN 755 CATALINA DR 2378 HAMPTON RD 1492 MAPLEWOOD DR 622 RUTH WAY make it easier and safer for fire apparatus, a fire safety 765 ALDEN LN 759 CATALINA DR 1342 HAMPTON PL 91 MARCIA CT 2877 RUTHERFORD CT firefighters to turn on their house, the history mobile, 832 ALDEN LN 574 CEDAR DR 1137 HANSEN RD 1520 MARIGOLD RD 2277 RYAN ST a timeline banner, music 1064 ALISON CIR 2591 CHABLIS WAY 2452 HAREWOOD DR 263 MARTIN AVE 729 SADDLEBACK CIR kerosene lamps, get their 4340 ARABIAN RD 5271 CHARLOTTE WAY 732 HATTAN DR 763 MAYVIEW WAY 1959 SANTA CROCE ST equipment together, and get by the band TNT and The Singing Winemaker Steve 6431 ASPENWOOD WAY 4960 CHARLOTTE WAY 664 HAZEL ST 850 MAYVIEW WAY 4680 SARAH CT to the fire quickly. 1045 AUBURN ST 2248 CHATEAU WAY 768 HAZEL ST 1575 MELANIE WAY 2488 SHEFFIELD DR For seven decades, the Powell, a Boy Scout troop presenting the Colors, and a 1636 AUTUMN OAK DR 1412 CHERYL DR 894 HAZEL ST 2 MERITAGE CMN 202 1165 SHERRY WAY bulb quietly went about its 409 BELL AVE 1489 CHERYL DR 1491 HEATHER LN 1422 MILAN CT 1823 SMOKE BELLEW RD business until, in 1972, Mike birthday cake. 488 BELL AVE 517 COVINGTON WAY 1986 HEIDELBERG DR 3892 MILLS WAY 634 SONOMA CT Dunstan, a reporter for the Items for sale include 425 BELL AVE 714 CRANE AVE 188 HELIGAN WAY 5 629 MOJAVE AVE 586 STARLING AVE Livermore Herald and News T-shirts, books, Century of 2407 BELMONT DR 8012 CRANE RIDGE RD 1776 HELSINKI WAY 3641 MONTROSE PL 704 SUNDIAL CIR (who will attend at the 1M- Light DVDs, and a BBQ 348 BERNAL AVE 2703 CRATER RD 1558 HELSINKI WAY 5471 MOONFLOWER WAY 2725 TAHOE DR hour party), shed light on the hosted by the Livermore- 2569 BESS AVE 406 CURLEW RD 1965 HELSINKI WAY 550 MURDELL LN 545 TANAGER RD longevity of the bulb. It has Pleasanton Firefighter Foun- 2483 BESS AVE 532 CURLEW RD 1257 HIGUERA ST 651 N ST 5290 THERESA WAY since been featured in Rip- dation. All proceeds will 4147 BISHOP PINE WAY 1307 DAISY LN 1157 HILLCREST CT 571 N ST 1145 TOKAY CMN ley's Believe It or Not and go to the families of fallen 1917 BLACKWOOD CMN 677 DAISYFIELD DR 1210 HOLLYHOCK ST 224 NADINE ST 878 TRINITY HILLS LN the Guinness Book of World firefighters, and to area burn 1926 BLACKWOOD CMN 720 DAISYFIELD DR 1354 HUDSON WAY 5142 NORMA WAY 51 TRIXIE DR Records, as well as on doz- centers. 1561 BLUEBELL CT 3817 DARTMOUTH WAY 556 I ST 5972 OCEAN HILLS WAY 1124 TULANE CT ens of TV shows including For the first time, replica 2170 BLUEBELL DR 3936 DARTMOUTH WAY 612 JOYCE ST 357 OLD OAK RD 153 TURQUOISE WAY MythBusters, and in count- Centennial Bulbs will be 1084 BLUEBELL DR 1521 DARWIN AVE 797 K ST 1746 OLD TOWER RD 227 TURQUOISE WAY less magazine and newspa- available for $10, as well as 2838 BRESSO CT 1821 DE VACA WAY 5351 KATHY WAY 1819 OLD TOWER RD 1714 VALLEY OF THE per articles and books. It's paperback copies of Bra- 577 BRIARWOOD CT 787 DEBRA ST 2780 KENNEDY ST 4372 OLEANDER ST MOON RD even starred in a movie, the mell's recently-published 684 BROOKFIELD DR 5451 DELIA WAY 2893 KENNEDY ST 472 ONTARIO DR 922 VERONA AVE book, "A Million Hours of 2055 BUCKSKIN RD 3958 DEVON PL 1289 KILLARNEY ST 736 P ST B 963 VIA DEL PAZ gorgeous and entertaining, 2243 BUENA VISTA AVE 656 DICKERSON DR 441 KINGLET RD 1395 PEGAN CMN 719 VIA DEL SOL "Century of Light." Service." "Though I probably 1746 BUENA VISTA AVE 4362 DRAKE WAY 277 L ST 2366 PENDOLINO LN 1165 VIA GRANADA "What’s impressive is 263 CAMBRIDGE WAY 5825 DRESSLAR CIR 1568 LA CRESTA CT 3886 PESTANA WAY 2795 VINTAGE CT that this bulb didn’t start learned more about light bulbs than anyone would 4045 CAMROSE AVE 4238 EAST AVE 1220 LE MANS CT 3360 PESTANA WAY 1145 WAGONER DR getting the care and concern 638 CANTERBURY AVE 426 EL CAMINITO 1438 LENNOX LN 3340 PESTANA WAY 1759 WALNUT ST it does now until later in its ever want to know, it was 410 EL CAMINITO RD 2987 LERIDA CT 3340 PESTANA WAY 953 WYNN CIR life," said filmmaker Chris inspiring to meet so many 844 EL CAMINITO 918 LEXINGTON WAY 2974 PICHOLINE CT 866 YOLO WAY Leps (also attending the people who truly are curious 809 EL RANCHO DR 1539 LEXINGTON WAY 823 PLACENZA ST 637 YORKSHIRE CT party). "The firefighters about the Centennial Bulb's 467 ENCINO DR 1462 LILLIAN ST 801 PLACENZA ST 2779 YOUNTVILLE CT used to tap it for good luck longevity," said Bramell. 546 ESCONDIDO CIR 330 LINCOLN AVE 727 POLARIS WAY 2157 ZINFANDEL CT on the way to a call. It was "No scientific answer has 2135 FARMINGTON PL 1041 LISBON AVE 4147 POMONA WAY used for Nerf ball target been able to be established 1678 FELDSPAR CT 1175 LIVERMORE AVE 4395 POMONA WAY practice as well, not to men- to explain it." 4257 FINDLAY WAY 1173 LIVERMORE AVE 176 PRATO WAY tion all the earthquakes and Over the years, commit- 890 G ST 1181 LIVERMORE AVE 3856 PRINCETON WAY tremors California has had tee member Dick Jones has 2884 GELDING LN 1946 LOCUST ST 3985 PRINCETON WAY over the past 110 years. It’s contributed photographs and 1141 GENEVA ST 466 LOYOLA WAY 3845 PRINCETON WAY not as if the bulb has been information to a variety of 1747 GENOA ST 2712 LUCCA CT 3895 PRINCETON WAY in a vacuum-sealed display national and international 835 GERALDINE ST 364 M ST 1272 RINCON AVE case at the Smithsonian. It media about Livermore's exists in the real world. It’s most famous celebrity, extraordinary." which, at the party, will hold www.LivermoreSanitation.com 925-449-7300 The little bulb is so popu- court inside the fire station, The Independent, JUNE 18, 2015 - PAGE 3 Display in Sacramento Highlights Attractions in Alameda County

Alameda County has pro- grams and services. It also vited to tag their photos duced a display featuring includes a tablet displaying of their favorite places in videos and photographs photos of places that reflect the County on Twitter and about favorite places in the Alameda County’s scenic Instagram, using #acsnap. County – as well as projects beauty and culture. Second, youth are invited to that enhance community life In addition, Alameda create fun, one-to-two-min- – that is now being show- County youth have a spe- ute videos about what they cased at the California State cial opportunity to have love about Alameda County Capitol in Sacramento. their ideas featured in the and post them on YouTube The multimedia display display through a new social with a title including “My on the first floor of the State media project, “My Alameda Alameda County.” Chosen Capitol features a large flat- County.” photos and videos will be screen monitor showing The project encourages featured in the State Capitol short videos about innova- youth participation in two display and on the Alameda tive Alameda County pro- ways. First, youth are in- County website. The display is part of an exhibit featuring shadow- box-style displays created by each of California’s 58 counties. The displays line the walls of the Capitol’s New Water Rules Proposed first-floor exhibition area, New California yards and commercial landscaping would through which approximate- use far less water under the rules of a model landscape ly 480,000 visitors pass each ordinance updated by the California Department of Water year. Organizers of the Capi- Resources (DWR) at the direction of Governor Edmund tol exhibition say Alameda G. Brown Jr. County is the first and only Display is open to visitors. The updated draft rules would prohibit installation of County to have remotely turf unless it is used for a specific function such as sports monitored and controlled, their neighborhoods, their State Capitol display were County display, and those of fields or gathering areas, require the installation of efficient instantly updatable technol- favorite places, their Alam- photographed at County California’s 57 other coun- sprinkler nozzles, ban turf in street medians and parkways ogy in its display. eda County.” Library locations in Albany, ties, visit the State Capi- with few exceptions and require use of compost to improve "‘My Alameda County’ In addition to its elec- Castro Valley, Fremont, tol Building at 1315 Tenth the water-holding capacity of soil. offers a great way for local tronic features, the display Newark, San Lorenzo, plus Street in Sacramento. It is In all, DWR’s draft revisions to the landscape ordinance youth to use social media offers an array of printed the Bookmobile site-visit at open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. are expected to reduce the water use of a new home by and new technologies to photographs celebrating Warm Spring Community weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 16,000 gallons a year, or 30 percent. Water use on new share their views of what Alameda County’s diversity. Center in Fremont. 5 p.m. on weekends. Admis- commercial landscapes would be cut by approximately 40 makes this community a The printed photos feature To view the Alameda sion is free. percent under the draft rules proposed by DWR. special place,’’ said Scott residents who participated in The draft revisions to the model ordinance reduce the Haggerty, President of the the 100 Families Program, a size threshold for landscapes subject to the ordinance to 500 Alameda County Board of series of family art-making square feet for both commercial and residential property. Supervisors. “It is also a workshops sponsored by the Land-use agencies also would be required to report on or- chance to tap into that com- Alameda County Arts Com- TRAINS! TRAINS! TRAINS! dinance adoption and enforcement each year. munity pride that everyone mission. Images for the DWR seeks public comment on the draft revisions to feels when they talk about the model ordinance.June 19, 2015 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Resources Building Auditorium, 1416 9th Street, 1st Floor, SacramentoTo join this meeting: https://resources. webex.com/resources/j.php?MTID=m6aa000d2b9905eda 9f9dbae9d86dc2c1 Indexed Annuity with a Call-in toll-free number: 1-877-952-3588 Attendee ac- cess code: 590 225 6 Guaranteed Public comments are due by Friday June 26, 2015. Send Saturday, June 27, 10 am - 4 pm comments to: [email protected] LIFE TIME INCOME RIDER 1664 Lodestone Road, Livermore Robbery Arrest Amazing Backyard Model Railroad exhibit Pleasanton Police arrested 22-year-old Trevon Elsworth, 12% BONUS benefit for Make-a-Wish Foundation a transient from Indiana, for robbery. Police were called to the Chevron gas station on Santa No Sales Charges The “Great Lodestone Railroad Empire” Rita Road at about 1 p.m. on June 15. Elsworth reportedly has 16 trains, 1100 ft of track, 4 towns, passed a note threatening he had a gun and demanded money. The clerk was able to convince Elsworth to leave without the Contact: Bob Reina 300+ people & many more exciting features! money. Elsworth stole a pack of gum and left the business. 925.784.8718 or [email protected] Admission: $40 per family includes refreshments, lunch Officers searching the area found Elsworth hiding behind and “I Spy” games for kids. a nearby hotel. Elsworth provided a full confession. Els- Reina Financial Network Raffle tickets on sale: you need not be present to win the great prizes. worth was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail without CA LIC #0654373 incident. for more Info. call 925-200-7877

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900 E Stanley Blvd • Livermore • (925) 373-3636 www.leisurecare.com PAGE 4 - The Independent, JUNE 18, 2015 LARPD in Good Shape Financial EDITORIAL The district is on very income from programs, rent- building exteriors and the ment. good financial footing at this als, camps, aquatics and Robert Livermore Park The Board presented the time, stated Livermore Area various services. Snack Shack. 2015 California Association 60 Years of Service Recreation and Park District Directors approved a Barry noted that funds are of Recreation and Park Dis- After 60 years, the Livermore Amador General Manager Tim Barry. three year capital improve- available for enhancements tricts’ Award of Distinction His remarks referred to ment plan budget for 2015- and initial studies for the to the Tri-Valley Conser- Valley League of Women Voters announced Garaventa Wetlands. Other that it would go out of business. the district's preliminary 2018. Total expenditures vancy. The TVC was rec- budgets, which were ap- come in at just under $6 upcoming projects include ognized as an Outstanding During those 60 years, the League has proved by the Board of Di- million, with $2.4 million addressing parking demands Community Organization provided a valuable service in helping to programmed for the 20-15- at the new Cayetano Park for its instrumental part in rectors last week. and a new master plan for The 2015-16 operating 16 fiscal year. Thirty-six obtaining 74 additional acres educate citizens and encourage participation projects are planned for the Bill Payne Park. The new in government. budget shows revenues and for Sycamore Grove Park, three years. master plan is needed be- which allows access for a expenditures totaling just cause of the development The first League was established nation- under $18.9 million, a 7 Major focus areas include regional trail. playground renovations at taking place in the area. ally to provide an opportunity for women percent increased over the In another awards presen- May Nissen, Big Trees and Fees from the development tation, the California Associ- to become involved in government and last fiscal year. The budget Pleasure Island parks, as will finance the new plan, ation for Park & Recreation politics. Over the years, membership was includes a 17.5 percent re- well as at Jane Addams pre- said Barry. serve fund. school. These parks are 30 Indemnity presented the open to men. In other action, directors 2015 Ted Winslow Safety Staff will receive a 3.5 years old or more. passed a Mobile Communi- In hosting candidates' nights, the League percent cost of living adjust- The budget for the up- Award to LARPD. This cations Policy that addresses award commends the Dis- provided a nonpartisan platform where can- ment to all salaries, both full coming fiscal year lists Syc- both district-owned and didates could present their views on issues and part time. In addition, the amore Grove Park projects trict for proper procedures, employee-owned mobile record keeping and risk district will pay an additional such as interpretive nature communication devices of the day. Now the task of presenting can- $200 per month to full-time education, trail connections management. It also gives didates in an open forum has been taken on used for District business. LARPD an annual discount staff's medical contribution and trail improvements; and Employees would be re- by chambers of commerce and newspapers, and $75 to part-time ben- large capital asset repairs on its insurance. including finishing the roof imbursed from $15 to $50 which tend to have political points of view. efited staff. for use of their own mobile The improved revenue replacement at May Nis- We have appreciated the local League's sen Pool, upgrading ESS devices. Supervisors would (For a photo of the TVC comes from increased prop- determine if an employee is award presentation, go to service and its open discussion and edu- erty taxes as well as earned (extended student services) cation regarding government and politics eligible for the reimburse- page 10.) continues. Baker, Glazer Comment on Budget Bills The California State Leg- by the Legislative Analyst's for it. to exempting the High Speed islature passed a budget office. Brown's revenue A press release from Re- Rail Authority from having DETECTOR plan bill of $117 billion on estimate is $3 billion lower publican Assemblymember to report to the Legislature (continued from page one) a straight party line vote. than that of the Legislative Catharine Baker, whose 16th every year, as it is currently Lawmakers are expected to Analyst. District includes the Valley, directed to do. Instead, the the pathogen’s genetic mole- partment, the Department take up the actual budget, The understanding in the said that she was urging period would be every two cules – somewhat like being of Homeland Security and based on the plan, on June Capitol regarding the plan Brown to "reject the plan's years, which would take the able to match portions of un- NASA. 19. budget was that it was an imprudent spending recom- reporting obligation out of known fingerprints against A wide range of organiza- State law requires that the interim bill, said Demo- mendations." She said it the current legislative ses- a huge and carefully con- tions have now collaborated Legislature pass a budget cratic Sen. Steve Glazer, would promote new spend- sion, she said. structed database of known with LLNL in pathogen bill by June 15, or they are who represents the Valley ing for ongoing programs Baker said that she was fingerprint fragments. research and identification. not paid. The budget plan as part of the 7th Senate that "we cannot sustain in a glad to see inclusion of In the search for pathogen A few of these are the Cen- bill met the deadline. It District. Glazer said that he downturn." "strong education funding, identification, the probes are ters for Disease Control, the passed the Assembly with has heard that the new bill More money should have and an increase in Medi-Cal dyed with a fluorescent stain Food and Drug Adminis- 52 Democrats in favor, and will be based on a balanced been allocated for "priority reimbursements to help ad- that allows an automated tration, the Naval Medical 28 Republicans opposed. In budget, and will be used in needs, like water infrastruc- dress the provider shortage reader to signal which pieces Research Center and uni- the Senate, the vote was 26 part to pay off state debt. It ture or school facilities," California is facing." of DNA or RNA have been versities with major medical Democrats in favor, and 13 also will give more money instead of devoting more Baker stated that she chosen. campuses like the University Republicans opposed. to the CSU and UC systems, funding for the high-speed would be reading the new Multiple probes and so- of California and the Univer- Gov. Jerry Brown ne- allowing for 15,000 more rail project, and redirecting agreement between Brown phisticated data analysis are sity of Texas. gotiated with Democratic students in those systems, highway funding from "criti- and legislative Democrats vital because samples from Not surprisingly, one fo- leaders in the Legislature, said Glazer. cal infrastructure projects." "to see if it's a responsible the real world are never cus of governmental interest who have reportedly agreed Glazer said that he wants Baker told The Inde- budget, worthy of a 'yes' perfect matches for the da- is in being able to respond to use Brown's revenue to see the final details of the pendent later that another vote, or does not serve Cali- tabases, Slezak said. to possible terrorist attacks, estimates, instead of those plan, but if it were fiscally problem that she had with fornians well. by going on a The challenges are many. which in turn demands the put forth in the June 15 bill conservative, he would vote the budget plan bill related spending spree." “There are all sorts of miss- ability to identify a pathogen ing (molecular) links that quickly and tell whether a you don’t know about,” he disease outbreak is natural COURT said. “When you do se- or malicious. (continued from page one) quence something from the The Defense Depart- wild, it is never exactly like ment is supporting research ter (TVLC) filed a counter- TVLC was directed Donahue stated that it continued to waste assets, your reference database.” in which teams including suit, stating that the charges to continue operating the was his understanding that to take actions that affect He said that there are Livermore investigators aim in the OTA suit were false school. The judge ruled that the MOU was not enforce- the welfare and safety of “genetic near-neighbors” to improve models of how and asked for a restraining the memorandum signed by able and that OTA had a the students and teachers of among pathogens whose combat wounds heal based order to prevent Donahue both parties in 2014 repre- year to determine if it would OTA, and to exclude OTA DNA sequences may look on the presence or absence from accessing the school sented a binding contract. merge with TVLC. Donahue officers from OTA property. much like “the deadly ones,” of certain pathogens. These site. According to the TVLC officially left his post as of The court was asked to but “this one doesn’t kill are identified by the Law- After reviewing both suit, once the MOU became June 5, 2015. prohibit TVLC from taking you, that one will.” rence Livermore Microbial lawsuits, Judge John S. effective, OTA’s employees Donahue’s suit refers to possession of OTA assets Slezak identified other Detection Array. (Surpris- Meyer issued a temporary became employees of and decisions made at a May 27, and entering OTA proper- “wild cards” in the iden- ingly, preliminary findings restraining order against receive pay and benefits 2015 meeting that expanded ties, possessing any and all tification process such as suggest that the presence Donahue. Under the order, from TVLC. At the same the OTA board from five to OTA property, including all the tendency of viruses to of “gut-like bacteria” in a Donahue is to refrain from time, TVLC assumed fi- seven members and formed financial records, and from mutate, something like a wound are likely to be as- engaging in any activities nancial responsibility for a site council. The OTA suit interfering with the day-to- criminal whose fingerprints sociated with faster healing, on behalf of OTA and from OTA’s financial obligations claims that there was no day operations of OTA and change from one year to the Slezak said.) entering the school campus and control of OTA’s bank noticed action to increase management of OTA. next; the ability of bacteria Livermore researchers or OTA sponsored events, accounts. the number of director seats Batchelor wrote in an and viruses to cause disease using the Microbial De- other than as a parent. He In a statement in its suit, or to appoint the two new e-mail, "While I normally at such low concentrations tection Array were part of was ordered to turn over all TVLC alleges that Donahue board members; therefore, wouldn't comment on legal that it may be difficult to an international team that passcodes used by the school this May unlawfully seized the decisions were not legal action, I can say that the ac- get an adequate sample for identified a particular virus, and his school laptop com- control of a public school, because they violated the tion requested from this suit testing; and the possibility called Kaposi’s sarcoma- puter without deleting or OYA, and its employees, Brown Act. The suit states has already been denied, and of new or engineered patho- associated herpesvirus, in altering any charter school including its website and that TVLC and Celentino the claims are false. " gens that have never been certain human bladder can- data or files. physical facilities. seen before. cers. “This is a pretty complex In a forensic archaeol- game in a lot of different ogy project involving DNA dimensions,” he added. preserved by a tooth for Still, the progress has more than 600 years, the been impressive. Develop- Microbial Detection Array (Opinions voiced in let- tinue before we start con- options-returning again at accompanying color photo ment of the Array started in Examining DNA identified ters published in Mailbox jecturing what causes this excessive speeds. to see in the June 11th issue 2007 using internal Labora- yersinia pestis – plague bac- are those of the author and condition. Really? In this particu- ... reporter Carol Graham tory funding, Slezak said. teria – as the cause of a 14th do not necessarily reflect lar instance, this saddened wrote a very lovely report Agencies that might be ex- Century death in England. the opinion of The Inde- Unprepared disaster would not have especially with a short time pected to offer support had It also confirmed that a 19th pendent. Letter Policy: The mattered. Eventually the to go to print ... Her fine a hard time believing that Century death in Philadel- S. Dodich Independent will not publish Springtown resident fire services did an excellent work is very much appreci- so many pathogens could phia resulted from cholera. anonymous letters, nor will job to curtail the fire that ated by the school students, be identified by a single One apparent area of Living in Springtown for it publish letters without the past 7ish years, we have could have caused massive staff, and parents ... each unit, nor were they sure why future interest is general names. Abusive letters may destruction, and our neigh- classroom was delivered anyone would want to do so. medicine, where doctors noticed several traffic pat- be rejected or edited. Fre- terns for those who do not borhood is grateful to our a paper to be read to the Operational models able and hospitals might find quent letter writers may have firefighters. students. to identify around 3,000 great value in the ability to know the area. Last Monday publication of their letters there was a horrific accident In a disaster, we have a pathogen species first be- identify many pathogens delayed. Letters should be involving a small plane that minimum of 3 emergency came available about five in a single sample. The services who do not have a Cronyism submitted by e-mail to ed- unfortunately crashed in the William Kasten years ago. Today’s versions, challenge, Slezak believes, [email protected].) nature preserve at the end of key to open a gate to assist able to identify more than would be for the medical in a disaster? Where are we Livermore Bluebell drive. Whenever It was without surprise, 10,000, follow an “explo- system to learn to deal with there is a backup on 580, in emergency preparedness? sion of genomic informa- multi-pathogen test results Vaccinations This does not settle well in but with intense disgust, that Donna Fortner many drive uncontrollably I read the article, “Sbranti tion,” Slezak said. when it is accustomed to fast on a residential street our community, and should “When we say that we responding to more easily Livermore be addressed immediately ( Named to Lead Swalwell’s I was elated to see that attempting to avoid traffic, can detect everything, we labeled single illnesses. causing serious potential along with continued educa- District Staff” in the June mean that if somebody se- To improve future perfor- the bill that would reverse injury to pedestrians, pets tion) so emergency issues 11, 2015, edition of The In- quenced a virus for aard- mance, the Laboratory has California's liberal vaccine and children. like this do not occur again! dependent. Blah, blah, blah, varks, we’ve got it” in our partnered with a pioneering exemption law was over- On 6/1/2015, an unfortu- how great this is, droned the database, he added. biotechnology company, whelmingly approved by the nate plane accident occurred Swalwell press release. state Assembly Health Com- Very Clever As a result, many skep- Affymetrix, to develop an where a small Piper plane Tom Crabtree In my opinion Swalwell tics are becoming believers. array that can test many mittee. To all those people lost control and crashed into is setting union-flack Sbranti that wanted to keep the status Livermore Today, research sponsors times more samples at once the nature preserve located Since the Independent up in a cush and very flex- include the Defense De- and cut costs at least tenfold. quo, you must think of oth- between Springtown and ible political job until such ers also. By not vaccinating doesn’t have a comics sec- N Livermore exits. Living tion, thank you Mr. Buckley time Sbranti can take a shot your children you are putting in Springtown & hearing (Letters to the Editor, 11 at the Assembly seat he lost every child, every sibling the sirens, I witnessed more to Catharine Baker, or at the and every parent in jeopardy. than a dozen emergency June), for giving me a good laugh and making my day. State Senate seat recently Recently there was re- vehicles traveling in exces- won by Steve Glazer. (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) search done at an accredited sive speeds attempting to Your tongue-in-cheek expo- Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala sure of supremely illogical Had he continued as Associate Publisher: David T. 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The Historic Livermore Rodeo Stagecoaches were part of the annual Livermore Rodeo Parade held last Saturday in downtown Livermore. Riding in the first stagecoach were parade Grand Marshals Lynn and Joan Seppala. Lynn worked as a scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for 37 years and has led many of the Tri- Valley's community, cultural, and cocial programs. Joan is the founder and publisher of The Independent newspaper, focused on protecting ranch lands and vineyards. She is also a founder and president of the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. Riders in the stagecoach included cousin Richard Yates, niece Kay Ward and grand- nieces Moli, Madi, Maci Ward and their friend Summer Scott. TRIBUTES (continued from page one) "Many of us didn't under- san, who is retiring this social worker, a reduction stand privilege and the rac- year after 20 years' service, in class sizes for English ism that exist, and what our stated, "Nobody has ever Language Learners, and students who didn't come done for classified employ- restoration of communi- from wealthy families face, ees what Superintendent ty-based English tutoring, but we had good intentions. Ahmadi has done. which is expected to help We thought we had the right "You have given us a the skills of the parents of Photos - Doug Jorgensen things put in place, but we place in this district in the English Language Learners. Marching bands from both Livermore (bottom photo) and Granada High Schools took didn't understand the in- forefront, not in the back- The allocations also include part in the annual Livermore Rodeo Parade. Also on hand to greet visitors was the stitutional barriers that we ground, so people know who an outreach worker for the 2015 Livermore Rodeo Queen Bailey Laughlin. allowed unconsciously to we are and what we do. It has Mandarin community, the occur. Our eyes have been been extremely important second highest population opened by Superintendent for us," continued Kassan. of the district's English as a Ahmadi and by this cabinet," Other plaudits came from Second Language students. said Ahmadi. teachers union president A final reading is expected Laursen added, "I don't Janice Clark, former school at a later meeting. want to see any fallback to board member Jeff Bowser, PENDING with MULTIPLE OFFERS - $660K complacency and the status and Bowser's wife, Patty quo." Laursen said she and Bowser, who is teachers PRIORITY the other trustees plan a union vice president this (continued from page one) thoughtful process on hiring year. ing the fee to $3000 impact- the next superintendent. Ahmadi responded to all ed small businesses seeking Trustee Chris Grant talk- by saying, "It has been an to locate in Pleasanton. Staff ed about the financial stabil- honor to serve students in had suggested creating an ity of the district during Ah- Pleasanton. I had the plea- administrative CUP of $750 Linda Futral madi's tenure, which dealt sure working with senior for some uses. However, its with a rough economy, and staff. They have taken risks Broker, ASP, SRES, QSP, CDPE implementation wouldn't 1350 Calle De Las Granvas 925.980.3561 the high academic results that we have all shared. take place until a zoning [email protected] that contributed to a maga- What we have accomplished code review was completed. Selling well takes the right marketing lindafutral.com zine's rating of Pleasanton as as a district have been the In the meantime, all appli- strategy and the right agent. Call or License #01257605 the fourth best city of its size efforts of a team." cants would be paying the text for a no obligation consultation. in the United States. Grant No announcement has $3000 fee. Call Linda direct at (925) 980-3561 said that he has even higher been made about an interim The council supported expectations for the next superintendent, who would setting the fee at $750 pend- superintendent to continue serve until a permanent one ing completion of a zoning to carry the district higher is appointed. code study. At that time the in achievement. The board appointed an fee would be reviewed. Trustee Mark Miller said interim Assistant Superin- The majority of the fees that although he has been in tendent of Human Resources had not been increased since office only six months, he at a special meeting on June 1980. Pleasanton deferred has seen Ahmadi in class- 12. Dianne Howell, who an increase in 2011 to allow rooms, and admired her pas- retired from the district in time for the economy to sion and compassion. "You 2011 after 24 years' service, recover. Currently, the city are stellar. You are really will serve in the position. collects just 48% of such visible in the community." Bill Farghan is retiring, and fees annually. Board president Valerie the board is looking for his Last year, $4.5 million Arkin said one of her first successor. came from the general fund experiences with Ahmadi In other action at the to subsidize the fees. was teaming up on a listen- June 9 meeting, the board Finance Director Emily ing campaign while going to approved a study required by Wagner, now on special as- a new level with the district's law to justify setting a new signment for this and other Check Out Our Strategic Plan. "That was the development fee. Pleasanton financial projects, recom- first thing that set you apart," operates at Level 1, which mended moving forward said Arkin. is the lowest of the three with the proposed increases Foothill High School growth impact qualifications at a recovery rate of 79%. New Mobile Edition! graduate Areli Labra for charging developer fees. That would provide ap- thanked Ahmadi and Deputy The new fees will be $3.35 proximately $2.7 million Superintendent Luz Cázares per spare feet of residential annually in additional fee for making Latinos "feel development and 54 cents revenues, reducing the gen- welcome as part of the dis- per square foot for commer- eral fund subsidy. Annual trict. As a Pleasanton district cial and industrial covered increases, beginning on Jan- graduate, I can tell you, we and enclosed space (fees uary 1, 2017, would move never felt a part of the com- were previously $3.04 per towards a goal of 100% munity. When you arrived, square feet and $.47 per cost recovery of develop- you met with us, listened to square feet). ment fees. us, and gave us a seat at the The board also approved Fees would further be table. I ask the board to reach the first reading of new cate- reviewed every two years out and hear our voices. We gories that it will fund under as part of the city’s two year want to be part of the com- the Local Control Funding budget process. munity that chooses our next Formula. The topics in the Planning fees would see superintendent." funding were discussed at a big jump. For example a PleasantonClassified 4 x 5employees ad_Layout 1 4/13/2015earlier meetings.11:44 AM PageThey 1 in- negative declaration would union official Bonnie Kas- cluded a Spanish-speaking go from $25 to $2100. Pleasanton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center “Your Independence is Our Mission”

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West Coast WildKatz player Delanie (Dezu) Sheehan The Livermore Fusion U10 Girls Gold closed the Premier connects with Devyn Gilfoy for the game winner versus Spring League claiming 1st place. Last game of the Primero of Sacramento. season was June 6 against Tri -Valley SC Blues. First Members of Fusion 00Girls Gold team took first place in half of the game, Fusion trailed 1-0. The second half their age group at the Pro-Am Beach Soccer tournament was a different story, Fusion came back strong, scoring in Santa Cruz on June 6-7. They went undefeated for the 3 times, two goals by Brooke Gale and one by Maddie weekend. The team includes Coach Eric Harnish, Lauren Snodgress. Game finished in a 3-3 tie. Pictured are Moore, Abby Harnish, CeCe Aredo, Lindsay Harnish, (from left) Alexis Traynor, Rivers Dominguez, Sophia Kalea Bartolotto, Abby Frasier, Taylor Kirkpatrick and Simonds, Sierra Bradford, Brooke Gale, Lauren Kaitlin Krakoski. Stoneberger, Berina Husic, Kylia Oki, Jessica Gutierrez, Maddie Snodgress, Coach Rico Virchis; not pictured: Brittany Hahn, Avery White and Cassidy Bartolotto.

Northern California Invitational Karate Tournament was held May 17 in Cupertino. Pictured are members of Tri-Valley Karate Pleasanton (from left) Sanjit Mandal (Instructor), Nitya Ayyagari, Neela Mandal, Ramya Ayyagari, Yezzen Alrawi, Aditi Sharma, and John Crose (Instructor). Results: Neela Mandal, 6-7 Girls Beginners/ Novice, 2nd Kata, 2nd Kumite; Nitya Ayyagari, 10-11 Girls Beginner/Novice, 3rd Kata, 3rd Kumite; Ramya Ayyagari, 12-13 Girls Beginner/Novice, 3rd Kata, 2nd Guardian Knights wrestlers turned in outstanding Kumite; Aditi Sharma, 12-13 Girls Beginner/Novice, 1st performances at the California Greco Roman state Kata, 1st Kumite; Yezzen Alrawi, 12-13 Boys Beginner/ championships. The team came in second, trailing by Novice, 2nd Kata, 1st Kumite only seven points. The team finished the year tied for second in the California freestyle state tournament The Giants captured first place in the Livermore National and second in the California Greco tournament. The Little League AAA Division. Pictured are Asst. Coach team includes state champions and 134 state placers. Dave, Coach/Manager Eddie and Asst. Coach Mark. 2015 Greco are Edwards, Bryar Champion; Perez, Middle row: Cameron Angotti, Christian Cordero, Yahir Jonah Champion; Dukleth, Dustin 3rd; Lin, Darren 4th; Morales and Coby Elola; (front) Kytler Green, Louis Gueye, Ahmet 5th; Phillips, Justin 5th; Atchinson, Logan Wright, Connor Morgan and Joey Lombardo. (Not 5th; Linney, Jacob 6th; Bartlik, Connor 8th; Martinez, pictured: Ethan Trogdon and Danilo Jackson). Anthony 7th; Stewart, Zachary 7th; Kilner, Jack 7th; Fuerter, Matt 7th; Curley, David 7th; Griffin, Alex 8th

The Mavericks Fastpitch 12U team won the 12U Division Championship this past weekend in the Hayward Bash Tournament. The girls went 5-0 through the weekend, scoring 52 Runs and holding their opponents to a total of 5 runs. Pictured are (front, from left) Shelby Straume, Taylor Trafton, Bella Rosa, Zoe Richards; (middle) Juliana Santiago, Sara Morris, Nikki Thomas, Annette Rizzo, Bianca Pahler; (back) Coach Joe Petrovich, Coach Jim The Livermore Smoke 8Ub softball team were Rizzo, Caitlyn Foster, Haley Petrovich, Delilah Corral, Jr. champions of the annual Smoke Memorial Day Livermore American Little League Division A Rangers Coach Robyn Dobson, Mgr. Jose Santiago; not present Weekend Tournament. Pictured are Sydney Aguilar, with the first place regular season trophies. Katherine Keenan and Peyton O'Callaghan. Jessica Barger, Victoria Dela Cruz, Madelyn Funk, Maliah Lincoln, Caitlyn McNeil, Lauren Melton, Saskia Raab, Pleasanton Seahawks early with a lead-off single and a run to rally back in the fourth inning, but took first in the regular season. The Sox Gabrielle Sands, and Delilah VanderBeek, with coaches The Pleasanton Seahawks swim in the bottom of the first against a an unassisted double play by Giants' made some great defensive plays on Ryan Melton, Alex Sands, Dave VanderBeek, and Rob team competed at the ' Brentwood very competitive Angels team. That first baseman Adam Sahn placed the Saturday. In the top of the 1st, Daniel Seawolves Zone 2 Long Course C/B/ run was the only one on the board for momentum solidly in favor of the Sabino-Corral scooped up the ball in Dela Cruz. Not pictured: Danielle Hanley and Joely Wolf. A+' swim meet on June 13-14, 2015 either team until the Rangers added 4 Giants, and they won the game 9-3. right field and threw it to Dylan Jones in Brentwood. more in the bottom of the third. After Giants' Star of the Game: Bobby Alvear at second for the out. In the top of the Representing the Pleasanton Se- the Angels battled back and tied the 2nd, Jace Whatley caught the ball on ahawks: Brooke Bennett age 7 with game by the top of the 5th, Devin the mound for the 3rd out of the inning. 3 new best times; Alexis Mesina (7) Ingersoll and Noah Blake put what Livermore National LL The plays continued as Hayden Druba 5BT; Brooke Sanders (8); Jessica turned out to be the final nails in the Livermore National Little League caught the ball at 3rd base for the out Tsai (7) 2BT; Raghav Vats (8) 1BT; Angels' coffin by hitting a double and results: in the top of the 5th. Paige Bennett (9) 4BT; Adorable triple, respectively, and combining for AA Division: Red Sox vs. A's: A Division: A’s vs. Diamonbacks: Do (10) 2BT; Aria Harris (10) 6 BT; 4 RBI's in the bottom of the 5th. Rang- For the A's, Viliam Nowicki stopped Both teams played well after a nice Breuklynn Harris (10) 6 BT; Alcina ers' Star of the Game: Landon Datillo a hard hit and threw to 1st for the out Memorial Day holiday break. In Kenny (9) 4 BT; Aven Lee (10) 1BT; 6/1 - Cardinals 9, Reds 12: The and then struck out 2 batters. He struck the first inning Zyston Bright started Kaitlin Lee (9); Sydney Lu (10) 1 BT; Reds didn't do themselves any favors out 3 batters in the next inning. John the team off by hitting a single down Angelina Ma (10); Rhea Oswal (10) 1 in the top of the first inning against Maloney hit a single to bring in a run. right field advancing Graham Shawler BT; Sofia Pedersoli (10) 5BT; Mithra the Cardinals by allowing the first 6 On defense, he got 2 players out on 1st. to home. Graham Shawler, at first, Senthil (9) ; Christina Tsai (10) 4BT; batters to reach base safely and quickly For the Red Sox, in the bottom of the recorded two outs with the help of Dahlia Versteeg (10) 6BT; Joanna spotting them 5 runs. They settled 1st, Daniel Sabbino-Corral had a huge his teammate stopping the D’backs Zhu (10) 4BT; Aaron Caparaz (10) down defensively and blanked them hit to left field driving home a run. Jace from scoring. Chase Johnson was 3BT; Aayush Gupta (9) 4 BT; Brycen in 3 of the Cardinals' 5 remaining in- Whatley pitched a great inning in the amazing at bat hitting a single out Martin (10) 5 BT; Sahil Mehta (9) 5BT; nings. Offensively, the Reds chipped top of the 2nd with 3 batters up and 3 to right field and RBI to advance his Karan Saini (10); Alexander Suen (9) away at the deficit until they finally batters down. teammate to home. 5BT; Ethan Wang (10) 7 BT; Camille took the lead in the bottom of the 5th A's 12, Rangers 7: The A's played A’s vs Yankees: An amazing show- Demange (11) 5BT; Emily Harris (12); in a 5-run outing. Wyatt Watson-Bird their hearts out in the last game of the ing for the A’s this week against the Lauren Jhong (11) 3BT; Olivia Joung lead the team offensively going 2 for season. Makana had 3 strong hits in- Yankee’s. The A’s started on defense. (11); Olivia Kim (11) 5BT; Jocelyn 3 with 2 doubles, 3 RBI's, and 2 runs cluding a double in the 2nd and singles Kaison Pastorius at second base Martin (12) 5BT; Julie Qian (12) 4BT; scored, and Amelie Hart broke out of in the 4th and 5th. Gavin Nunes walked, stopped two amazing grounders by the Vasuki Rao (12) 5BT; a 5-game slump and added 2 hits of then stole 2nd and raced home on a Yankees. That ended the first inning Vivian Sun (11) 4BT; Emily her own. Tyler Duprel was a machine teammate's hit. On defense, Dominic after the fourth Yankee player. Ayden Tsai (11) 5 BT; Crystal Wang (11) at second base recording 1 out and Hurtado assisted on an out at 1st and Silva hit a fast and strong bouncer past 4BT; Mattias Bengtsson (11) 2BT; 5 assists. Reds' Star of the Game: struck out 2 batters in the 4th.For the second pass. Silva gained a single Akshay Gupta (11) 4BT; Peter Hui Tyler Duprel Rangers, Luke Mifsud was on fire as and advanced his teammates. Caden (11) 2BT; Tom Li (11) 2BT; Alexander AAA Divisioin: 5/16 - Athletics the starting pitcher, hurling a scoreless Romero hit a nice pop fly to centerfield Smedley (11) 4BT; Ronin Tsang (11) 12, Rangers 8: Coming off the tie game first inning for the Rangers. Grant running aggressively to first base. 3BT; Madhav Vats (12) 5BT; Ernest rematch against the A's, the Rangers Vonheeder took over in the second in Romero also pitched well and stopped Wang (11) 4BT; David Yang (12) first game ended in an impressive 15- his first outing as a pitcher and also a grounder, throwing to his teammate 3BT; Morgan Gallagher (14) 2BT; 10 win. The Rangers rallied in the last pitched extremely well. He recorded at home for the out. Cloe' Gosselin (13) 2BT; Kaela Lee inning of the second matchup, but lost a strikeout against the first batter he Giants vs. Dodgers: Last game of Alec Schlenker of the Livermore American Little League (13) 5BT; Mackenzie Lee (13) 2BT; 8-12 to the A's. Coach praised Alec faced and got one more strikeout to the season and it was amazing. For the Victoria Luo (14) 3BT; Rachana Muk- Schlenker for excellent pitching during end the inning. The Rangers scored Dodgers on offense, Cameron Croll, Division AAA Rangers gets ready to pitch. kamala (13) 5BT; Isabelle Smedley his first show on the mound. Rangers' two runs in the bottom of the second Amauri McCune and Raul Moreno all Stars of the Game: Owen Omweg, had huge hits for triples. Parker Pom- (14) 6BT; Calvin Chui (14) 4BT; Kyle on hits by Quinn Wetzel who smoked by Orlando Espinoza and Jackson ies, game balls were awarded to Evan Kenny (14) 3BT; Aaron Lee (13) 2BT; Tyler Orth, and Alec Schlenker a grounder to centerfield, a walk to pilio and Tyler Harris also hit doubles. 5/16 - Giants 10, Yankees 7: It On defense, Mason Pappas made an Perotti. Lots of fun was had by all. Vandersea & Sarah Theberge. Evan Aaron Lin (13) 2BT; Alexander Luo Jack Eaton, an RBI single by DJ Rockies vs. A's: All around a great got three nice hits off the tee and hit (14) 5BT; Aditya Mehta (13) 7BT; was a close contest as the Giants and Santiago, and a line drive RBI single extraordinary and rare 5-4 triple play. Yankees battled to win the last game of Also on defense Jacob Green make game. The Rockies made some major a double in the 3rd inning. He also Justin Tsai (13) 6 BT; Hudson Tsang to centerfield by Luke. Jack, DJ, and plays. Jackson Perotti fielded the ball stopped a couple grounders at short (14); Alison Martin (15) 3BT; Amanda the regular season. The Yankees took Dylan Garcia also enjoyed their first awesome outs at catcher and 3rd base. an early lead and were ahead 6-3 at the It was a perfect season ending game. and got the runner out at first. Corbin stop and 2nd base. Sarah stopped 2 Mobley (15) 5BT and Niklas Bengs- stints pitching.Thank you to Beckett Kuhn made a running catch on a pop grounders and tagged out a base run- son (15) 3BT. bottom of the third. Great defense by Kohn, Cody Terpstra, DJ Santiago, Great job boys. infielders T.C. Hill, Dominic Shepard Dodgers vs. Red Sox: What an fly. Pitcher Mike Griego stopped a ner. She also ran down a bunt and a Dylan Garcia, Enzo Battaglia, Grant ball and threw to Jackson Perotti, who grounder to left field. She hit a double and Andrew Arante kept the Giants in Vonheeder, Jack Eaton, Luke Mifsud, exciting day on the big diamond of check for the first half of the game. The Granada High School for these boys. tagged the runner out at first. Jordan and 2 singles all off the pitch. Joshua Livermore American LL Quinten Wetzel, Sam Milochik, Seph smacked a line drive past second base Ghere stopped a grounder at 1st base momentum shifted in the top of the Freitas, and Trevor Straume for your For the Dodgers on defense, Justin Livermore American Little fourth when Giants' hitter Joe Lanci Thomas made keys plays at short to the outfield. Jacob caught 2 foul and tagged a force out in the 1st inning. League results: outstanding season. pop ups. Mike Griego fielded the ball Kade Wilder also made 2 outs in the cracked a 3 RBI double into centerfield. Giants 6, Rangers 1: Defense was stop,Thomas Harris caught a pop fly A Division: 5/21 - Yankees 15, Solid hitting by Giants Adam Sahn at pitcher and Parker Pompilio caught at 3rd and tagged the bag for the force. 3rd inning at 1st base. Angels11: Yankees ended the regular the star for the Rangers in their playoff Jacob Smithson sent a heater to outfield Giants vs. Phillies: It was an amaz- and Chase Paulo coupled with strong game against the Giants. In the first a hard hit at first base all for outs. On season strong with a win over the An- pitching by Bobby Alvear, helped the offense, Javyn Meafou had a huge hit flying past third. Jordan Adalpe caught ing last home game for the Giants. gels. Strong hitting by Luke Mederos, inning, Grant Vonheeder snagged a a line drive for the out. Jacob Smithson Everyone has made great progress this Giants to finish the game with a win. long fly ball to right field to record to deep centerfield for a double. Noah Vincent Betonio and Daniel Correa. Giants' Star of the Game: Joe Lanci Mena and Justin Thomad also had big threw to Mike Griego at first for a great year. Lucas Soto caught two pop flies Mickey Creeden made a game saving the out and keep the base runners from double play. For the A’s, Jake Bradley during the game. Ben Voltz had sold 5/30 - Rangers 4, Orioles 9: The advancing. DJ Santiago also made a hits for RBI's. catch in the bottom of the last inning Rangers made great defensive plays Rockies vs. Nationals: The Rock- and Matteo Lortie displayed great hits off the pitcher each time at bat. He to halt a potential comeback. Yankees' nice play at second on a ground ball teamwork when they got two runners hit a double in the third inning. Tyler but the Orioles had some impressive to end the inning.In the third inning, ies and Nationals had an exciting night Star of the Game: Mickey Creeden big hitters. The Rangers rallied for a at the ballpark Wednesday. They got to out at third. Jake Bradley was at the Tabaracci hit a triple off the pitcher 5/28 - Yankees 11, Reds 17: Sam Milochik was the star while play- pitcher position and Matteo Lortie was in the second inning. Ethan Neill and near comeback in the fifth inning. Good ing second base. He made a beautiful play on the big field at Livermore High With impressive playoff-level defense season! Rangers' Star of the Game: School and the game came complete on third base. In back-to-back plays, Jack Davis showed great teamwork to and equally impressive offense, the catch of a high fly ball. On a tough Jake caught the ball and threw to get the runner out at first. Tyler Delisle for hitting; Owen Omweg day batting for the Rangers, he showed with a talented announcer, music, and Reds continued to stay alive in the for hitting; and Tyler Bury for pitching plenty of dancing. The Nationals were Matteo to get the runners out at third. consolation bracket by dispatching a a good eye to lead off the fourth with Harmon Skeen had many powerful 5/30 - Yankees 3, Giants 9: The a walk. Grant continued to play well hitting the ball but it was on defense hardworking Yankees team. The first where they shined. Nicolas Baxter #4 hits as usual. While playing catcher, West Coast Soccer Giants and Yankees battled it out in defensively in the fifth when he made West Coast WildKatz recorded six batters for the Reds (Ashton Marr, the third round of the AAA division showed great effort behind the plate, Kaison Pastorius caught a pop fly, foul Tyler Duprel, Colt Piazza, Ronnie a nice play on a ground ball to second ball to get the batter out. their first win of the season. WildKatz playoffs. Led by Andrew Navarro, for the out.The Rangers scored their nearly catching a pop fly completely Gomez Jr., Wyatt Watson-Bird, and outstretched. The catch by Jordan T-Ball: Athletics vs. Rockies: To play in the WPSL Women's League Dominic Shepard, and TC Hill, the only run of the game on a single to which is the largest women's league Sam Flynn) all come up with 3 hits entire Yankees team played top notch Andrews #2 at first from Anthony close out the season, all Rockies had each and combined for 4 doubles and Dylan Garcia who stole two bases, happy faces and were awarded game in the world. WPLS teams are made defense and made several outstanding just beating the throw on the second Yazurlo #12 at pitcher was a thing of 11 of the 17 RBI's. Additionally, Alex beauty. And Zander Denis #14 caught a balls on Saturday. Lefty Landon Borja up of professional, amateur, college outs throughout the game. However, a with a great slide, and walks to Seph and some youth players. Michail came up big by adding 2 hits 3RBI in the park home run by Bobby high pop fly and made two outs in the hit 3 singles off the pitch and drove in and an RBI of his own to that total. Freitas, Trevor Straume, and Grant for 3 runs. Gavin Mills hit 3 singles and 1 "Our goal here at West Coast is Alvear in the 1st inning gave the the RBI.Enzo Battaglia and Trevor had game. And Christian Millies #7 playing Reds' Star of the Game: The entire third scooped a bouncing line drive off the pitch and also drove in 3 runs. to develop players through our youth Giants an early lead that was hard to strong outings as pitchers, but it was organization to be able to compete with Reds team! overcome. By the end of the first inning down the 3rd base line for an out. The Both Landon & Gavin made stops in 5/30 - Angels 5, Rangers 10: not enough as the Rangers fell 6-1. the infield and delivered the ball to try world class athletes and players." says Giants were ahead 5-1. Alvear's second Giants vs. Red Sox: The Red Sox Rockies were swinging the bat well. Landon Dattilo picked a good game Highlights include doubles by Jordan and make plays. Notable outs were Troy Dayak head coach and director AB was a triple and other big hits were played a great championship game of WildKatz WPSL. We are almost to to break out of his recent slump and seen by Giant' Chase Paulo (triple) and Aldape and Corbin Kuhn and a triple made by Kaylee Bruan, Kade Wilder, helped get the Rangers on the board against the Giants on Saturday. Al- Cohen Knuth, and #3 Dylan Stites. that level now." Dwayne Noel. The Yankees started though the Sox came in second, they by Jacob Smithson. Defensively, the highlights were high pop flies caught Phillies vs. Rockies: For the Rock- Sixteen of the 17 rostered players The Independent, JUNE 18, 2015 - PAGE 7 Racing One of the Attractions at the Fair The racetrack at the Al- ameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanotn was built in 1858, making it the oldest one-mile (1.6 km) horse racing track in the United States. The Bernal family built the original racetrack on its 52,000-acre ranch, which was part of the Northern California land grant, Ran- cho Valle de San Jose. Looking to turn his new- ly acquired racetrack into profit, businessman Rodney G. MacKenzie approached a group of county business- men and ranchers with a proposal to hold a county fair on his property. Today that historic track still hosts racing as part of Granada Grad Drafted by White Sox the annual Alameda County Heading around the track during the 4th race last year. Fair. This year, racing fea- Richie McWilliams, a 2011 Granada High graduate and tures $1.7 million in purses former member of the varsity baseball team, was drafted by and six stakes races over the Alameda County Fair, com- meet will be the $100,000 the H.H. Sheikha Fatima the Chicago White Sox in Major League Baseball's 2015 first 12-day race meet. The Oak mencing June 18, 2015,” Oak Tree Distaff to run on Bint Mubarak Ladies World year player draft on June 10. This was the 50th anniversary Tree at Pleasanton meet, run said Sherwood Chilling- Saturday, June 27, which Championship (IFAHR) are of the Major League Baseball draft. during the Alameda County worth, Executive V.P. of Oak is sponsored in part by the scheduled for the second and McWilliams, a junior, pitched for the Cal Poly Pomona Fair, begins Thursday, June Tree. “Together with the Fair California Thoroughbred third races. Broncos this season. He and his teammates won the Califor- 18 and runs through July 5. staff we will be initiating Breeders Association. Back again this year are nia Collegiate Athletic Association conference, the NCAA Race dates are Thursday- some new events that should The Daily Handicapping a number of popular events. Western Region tournament, and travelled to Cary, NC to Sunday each of the three be helpful to existing horse- Seminar is back as well this The Win, Place or Show play for the NCAA Division 2 national championship where weeks. Post time will be players, and introducing ac- year. With co-host handicap- contest and the $10,000 they took third place. 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sat- tivities that could appeal to per Dennis Miller and new Putting Contest highlight the He will report to the White Sox facility in Arizona to urday and Sunday, with the the Fair-goers who have not track announcer Dave Rod- daily promotions. begin his first professional baseball season, then will return first race going off at 2:15 been previously involved.” man the voice of the Preak- Father’s Day will be cel- to southern California this fall to continue his education p.m. on each Friday. Alameda County Fair ness joined by special guests ebrated between races. Fa- during the off-season. The meet marks the sec- CEO Jerome Hoban stated, each day. The seminars start thers will compete after the ond consecutive year of the “We are very excited for our at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, first and third races, while Saturday and Sunday. On the children (ages 7-10) will on the WildKatz were all West Coast Check-in and registration will partnership with Oak Tree, second year of partnering current or Alumni players this past begin at 5:00 a.m., with the first wave the Alameda County Fair with Oak Tree. Last year Fridays, the seminars will compete after the second and weekend. hitting the water at 7:00 a.m. and the California Authority the partnership provided fair start at 12:30 p.m. fourth races. Some of the competition that the To register or to receive more New this year to the Fair WildKatz face include current National information about the Tri For Fun of Racing Fairs. Oak Tree is attendees and racing fans a Closing day – Sunday, Team players for other countries that Triathlon Series, contact On Your Mark July 5 – in addition to two and the race meet is the Events at 209-795-7832. a not-for-profit association popular and exciting 12 days are playing, staying sharp and fit in the Thoroughbred stakes races, “Spin to Win” contest. After WPSL league due to their country not with a mission of “horsemen of racing at the Alameda qualifying for this year's World Cup. helping horsemen.” County Fair. This year prom- there will be a pair of Ara- entering the green admission "I can't believe I was on the same Baseball Camps “Oak Tree Racing As- ises to be every bit as fun and bian stakes as well. The gate to the Fair, fair-goers field as my idol Sissi former World Thunder Sox Baseball Club is will have the chance to spin Futball player of the year and Brazil- holding baseball camps in Livermore sociation is looking forward is a can’t-miss experience.” H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin ian superstar, I had to mark her in our this summer. The first camp will be to our second meet with the The signature race of the Sultan Al Nahyan Cup and a wheel for prizes that will game and I learned so much" said Demi held July 6-10, the second, July 13-17, be redeemable in the Bud- Gonis who also plays on West Coast both from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Camps National & three time state champion- are open to ages 8U-13U. Cost is $250 weiser Grandstand. Racing ship U17 team Wild. per week. For information go to www. education will be available For more information on West TsoxBaseball.com. To register, email for new fans in the redemp- Coast WildKatz & the Women's Coach Lonsdale at TsoxBaseball@ Premier Soccer League visit: www. gmail.com. tion area. westcoastsoccerclub.com Stakes races: $50,000 Spirit Run Oak Tree Handicap, Sat- Slow Pitch Registration The 22nd annual Father's Day urday June 20; &50,000 Pleasanton offers Sunday through Spirit Run hosted by the Rotary Club Pleasanton Oaks, Sunday Friday evening slow pitch softball of Pleasanton will be held on Father's leagues for men and women of all Day, June 21 in downtown Pleasanton. June 21; $50,000 Oak Tree skill levels. More than 20 leagues are It includes a 10k run, 5k walk/run Distaff, Saturday June 27; offered including Co-ed, Men’s, and and kids challenge. The 5k and 10k certified courses $50,000 Juan Gonzalez, Sat- Women’s Leagues. are flat and fast, using the monitored Co-ed Business Leagues are downtown streets of Pleasanton and urday July 4; $50,000 Oak offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays a portion of the paved and unpaved Tree Sprint, Sunday July and Fridays and all games begin at Arroyo trails. Commemorative tech 5:15 p.m. at the Ken Mercer Sports T-shirts will be given to all participants. 5; $50,000 Everett Nevin Park Adult Softball Complex, 5800 Etched glass trophies will be awarded Stakes, Sunday July 5. Parkside Drive in Pleasanton. to top male and female finishers, as New this year is a Women’s well as the first place male and female The Fairgrounds is home Masters League for players age 35 Masters(over 50-years old) finishers. to the Oldest One-Mile Race and older by 12/31/15, with games Medals will be given three deep in Track in America. played on Tuesday evenings, and designated age groups for male and a Men’s Legends Morning League female participants. Each child par- For more information, for players who are age 50 or older ticipating in the Kids Challenge will visit www.AlamedaCoun- by 12/31/15, with games played on receive a finisher ribbon. Over $3000 in door prizes will be given to all 5k tyFair.com, or call (925) Wednesday mornings. and 10k participants. All league play begins the first This year the Rotary Club of 426-7600. week of August. Priority registration Pleasanton is celebrating 50 years of for returning teams (from Fall 2014) community and international service. is June 1-June 22. Registration opens This race has raised over $900,000 for to new teams on June 25. The regis- college scholarships for Pleasanton tration deadline is July 15th (space students. The last two years giving permitting). To download a registration has been expanded to include, Wheel- packet, visit www.pleasantonsports. chairs, Rotaplast, The Valley Humane org. For more information, please Society, The Tri-valley YMCA, vic- According to reports, nearly 100 people gathered at Sauced Barbecue and Spirits contact the Sports Office at (925) tims of the Boston Marathon tragedy, 931-3437 or email pleasantonsports@ Open Heart Kitchen, Hope Hospice, in Livermore for an official Golden State Warriors game four watch party. Fans were cityofpleasantonca.gov Amador Valley High Schools Robot- ics and Competition Civic Clubs and loud as the team went on to capture game four to tie the series with the Cleveland Assistance League of Amador Valley. Cavaliers in the Warriors' quest for the NBA Championship. Golden State took a 3 to The 10K run begins at 8 a.m. under Triathlon Series the arch on Main Street, followed by 2 edge in wins with a victory on Sunday. On Saturday, June 20, a field of the 5K run/walk and Kids' Challenge close to 700 first-timer, few-timer, and at 9:30 a.m. many-timer triathletes will be on hand More information and registration to kick-off On Your Mark Events’ 28th can be found at www.SpiritRun.com annual Tri For Fun Triathlon Series (four triathlon events), at Shadow LAVTA Cliffs Regional Park, in Pleasanton. 4th of July Run (continued from page one) The Tri For Fun features a course The City of San Ramon will host distance of 400-yard Swim (warm, more user-friendly transit 30-years. There’s never been Asked Questions, visit www. clean lake); 11-mile bike (loop course, its annual 4th of July Run San Ramon WheelsForward.com. flat streets); 3.1-mile run (rolling fire 10K Run/5K Fun Run and Walk. The system that achieves greater a better time for residents trail). Along with the shorter (than 10K course is a double loop of the 5K efficiencies and an increas- to get involved as we plan usual tri distance) course and the course. The Run San Ramon will be safe, friendly, and non-competitive a chip timed race. This is a fun, flat, ing number of riders. for an even more successful atmosphere, the Tri For Fun makes and fast paved route beginning at the The nine-month study Wheels moving forward.” an excellent event for the numerous San Ramon Community Center at Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, and will include extensive public Wheels Forward will first-time triathletes. right off the 680 freeway at Bollinger After the novice athletes master Canyon Road. outreach, including on-board produce both a short and the first three prior Tri For Funs, they Father’sFather’s can meet the challenge of the final All events per person: $35.00 surveys, phone surveys and long-range plan for the tran- event – the Tri For Real. The final (postmarked by June 23). Entry in- event of the series is held at the same creases to $40 from June 24 through two rounds of public work- sit agency, offering a multi- location, but the distances have been race day. shops in each Tri-Valley phase blueprint of improve- DayDay increased to 700-yard swim, 19-mile All events per person family rate: bike, and 4-mile run. The Tri For Real $30.00 per person (3 persons or more) city. Additionally, a website, ments for future services is also professionally chip-timed for -- Must be immediate family only, and www.WheelsForward.com of the Wheels bus system all participants. all entry forms must be submitted at the same time, (postmarked by June is available for continued through the year 2040. The 2015 On Your Mark Tri For 23). Entry increases to $40 from June Fun Series dates are June 20, July 18, 24 through race day. information on the planning LAVTA will be working and August 15. The Tri-For-Real will Online pre-registration discount be held on September 20. All races deadline is June 23. Race-day Regis- effort and as a convenient with San Francisco based will start at 7:00 a.m., at Shadow tration: All events per person: $40.00 way to offer comments. Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Cliffs Regional Park, 2500 Stanley Registration is available online at Blvd., Pleasanton. www.active.com, search “Run San Ra- LAVTA Chairman Don Associates on the Wheels IF DAD New this year, On Your Mark mon." Online registration is available Biddle states, “The Wheels Forward planning effort. For Events will be crowning a Series until June 23rd. Race day registration LOVES TO Champion (must be timed for all four opens at 6:45am. bus system has been a great more information, includ- events). The top male and female en- Mayor’s Cup trophies will be GOLF... Sunday, trants will be announced and awarded awarded to the winning pre-registered community partner in the ing answers to Frequently at the Tri For Real in September. San Ramon resident, male & female of Tri-Valley for the past Participants will receive a com- Get him a memorative T-shirt, plenty of refresh- the 5K & 10K. Mayor’s Crown trophy ments and snacks, and entry into the will be awarded to the lowest combined POPPY RIDGE always-exciting raffle (must be present times of the 2014 Bah Humbug! and to win). 2015 Run San Ramon pre-registered JUNE GIFT CARD! Entry fee for the three Tri For 5k runner (male and female). Medals Funs is $75 (non-timed) and $80 are awarded to the first three finishers Available at the (chip timed) in advance, $10 will in each age division. All pre-registered Golf Shop be added to race-day registrants. participants will receive a short sleeve Preregistered entry for relay teams commemorative shirt. 21st is $210 (non-timed) and $215 (chip Check-in and race day registration timed), $10 will be added to race-day will be open at 6:45 a.m., at the San registrants. For September’s Tri For Ramon Community Center 12501 Real, all participants are chip timed Alcosta Blvd. (East side of 680), in The Grill At Poppy Ridge ($85.00 advance, and $95.00 day-of). San Ramon—same location of the Preregistered entry for relay teams is races’ start and finish lines. The 10K $210, $240 race-day. The Tri For Real Run will start at 8:15 a.m., with the includes the same goodies as the Tri 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8:20 a.m. For Funs, with addition of trophies and For more Run San Ramon infor- medals. Multiple-triathlon discounts mation and/or an application, contact $43 per person are available. the San Ramon Parks & Community Services at (925) 973-3200. $17 children 5-12 Free for children 4 and younger

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By Carol Graham "Cowboy Up!" originated as a cry from the chute dur- A view of Hanson Hills ing rodeo, signifying that a rider was seated on the bronco or bull and was ready Save Mount Diablo Adds for the gate to open. Over time, the expression Hanson Hills' 76 Acres has evolved to encompass a broader meaning: to become As communities grow, habitats and pathways for wild- physically and mentally life can become smaller and disconnected. Save Mount prepared for challenges, to Diablo works to protect oases of land like the new Hanson take personal responsibility, Hills property along a wildlife highway of sorts. to not give up and to get the Hanson Hills’ 76 acres include a rare desert olive grove, job done. local grasses and wildflowers, and amazing views in all The students at Joe Mi- directions from Long Canyon’s tall oak covered ridges. chell K-8 School in Liver- The land was named for those striking ridges and for the more got a fun-filled intro- Hanson family who wanted to protect their property so duction to the concept at a that everyone could enjoy it as they have. A rare and criti- Cowboys & Kids REACh cal need for wildlife these days, a stream, flows right into (Rodeo Education and Char- Marsh Creek. That section of Marsh Creek that the stream acter) "Cowboy Up" assem- flows into is located on property that Save Mount Diablo bly on June 11. Photo - Doug Jorgensen protected last year, Big Bend. It is another connection in "What better role model Janet Lemmons shows a Joe Michell student how the rope is held during the bull the highway for wildlife. is there in sports than a kind- riding event. The Marsh Creek corridor runs from the headwaters on hearted, polite cowboy or Mount Diablo east to the delta. Hanson Hills is right in the cowgirl who knows how to more Rodeo Association, tastic job of relating the "I want my students to learn middle of it. Publicly protected natural areas lie to the north give it their all with a healthy the assembly used a western lessons to the lives of the about their community and of Hanson Hills as well. It’s just one property away from dose of self-worth and hu- theme to highlight the char- students," said Amie Haus- the history of rodeo, and the East Bay Regional Park District’s future Deer Valley mility?" said Principal Laura acter traits of the American elt, Michell's International to know that rodeo and ag- Regional Preserve. Lembo. "There is a certain cowboy - inner strength, Baccalaureate (IB) Coor- riculture are a big part of According to Save Mount Diablo Executive Director charm to a simplified way determination, camaraderie dinator. "She talked about Livermore's past and con- Ron Brown, “That’s important because an oasis is necessary of life where working hard and respect - with today's students making their own tinue to be important today. not only for the wildlife to survive but to thrive and they builds character, and char- "cowboy" referring to any- paths, and related that to I enjoyed seeing the children need more than one isolated oasis. They need a continuous acter reflects confidence. In one, rural or urban, regard- the choices they make. The participate. It's fun for them corridor of connected and protected wilderness.” today's world of anonymous less of sex, race, creed, color presentation was also great to put on the gear, sit in the The creek is a natural draw for wildlife seeking water and social media, it's good to or background, who believes in terms of wrapping up our saddle, and try to keep the tends to be a popular pathway for them to the next protected be reminded of some core that character counts. year of IB units. It related to posture of the bull riders." oasis they need on their journey, “imagine a wildlife Route values that will help children "It is our hope students our studies, across all grade Teachers, administrators 66,”said Brown. deal with some of life's dif- learn the skills and values to levels, of who we are, how and presenters alike are To learn more about Hanson Hills and Save Mount ficulties with confidence and become successful in life," we share the planet with confident the students will Diablo visit SaveMountDiablo.org. respect." said Cowboys & Kids' Cali- other organisms, how we move into summer and the Funded by the Liver- fornia representative Janet express ourselves, where next school year with skills Lemmons. "Everyone has we are in place and time allowing them to stand up a little cowboy or cowgirl with a better understanding against bullying, walk away in their heart. of Livermore's history, and from the dangers of drugs It's about individualism how we organize ourselves and gangs, and to understand and independence - being and our local economy." the importance of staying in able to be successful no As an added bonus, each school. matter what the challenges." student was given a ticket to "With the challenges and The assembly presenters the Livermore Rodeo, which diversities today," added used visual, auditory and took place June 13 and 14. Lemmons, "it is so important hands-on teaching methods "Rodeo is a culture. It that kids can share in one to engage students ranging strengthens tradition, along common goal - to Cowboy from Transitional Kinder- with family and community Up." garten through fifth-grade. connections," said second- For more information, "The presenter did a fan- grade teacher Jennifer Jow. visit www.reachkids.com.

Photos - Doug Jorgensen Croce Elementary School in Livermore held its On Sunday, June 28th after our 10am worship annual hoedown last service we will be having a celebration of Wednesday, June 10. Kinderkirk and Raymie’s retirement in the Students, who had been Fellowship Hall of our church. We expect the practicing their square festivities to start around 11:15am and end dance moves entertained around 12:30pm. We are inviting everyone from visitors and parents. The our church community as well as all Kinderkirk hoedown was held as students and families (past & present) to join us for this occasion. Photos - Doug Jorgensen part of a Cowboys & Kids The 97th Livermore Rodeo was held Saturday and Sunday with competition at the REACh (Rodeo Education First Presbyterian Church Livermore Robertson Park rodeo grounds. Events included bucking horses - both bareback and Character) "Cowboy 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore | (925) 447-2078 and saddle; wild cow milking; a rousing grand entry; and a chance for the younger Up" assembly. set to meet cowboys. Livermore Cinemas inside out (pg) 11:25 12:40 1:15 2:00 3:20 3:55 4:40 6:05 6:40 7:15 8:40 9:15 9:50 inside out (pg)-3d 12:10 2:50 5:30 8:10 jurassic world (pg13)-cc 1:00 1:30 4:00 4:45 7:00 8:00 9:55 jurassic world (pg13) 11:30 2:30 5:30 8:45 jurassic world (pg13)-3d-DBOX 12:20 3:25 6:30 9:30 SPY (R) 1:15 4:15 7:15 10:00 san andreas (pg13) 1:25 4:20 7:10 9:55 INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3 (PG13) 11:45 2:05 4:35 7:05 9:30 tomorrowland (pg) 12:30 3:45 6:50 9:55 Mad max: fury road (r) 12:45 4:15 7:15 9:55 preview June 25: ted 2 (r) 8:00 max (pg) 7:00 9:40 ** $1 Summer Matinee Series, 10am Every Monday and Wednesday **

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Bernice Art at the shop during those ear- ing face and his enormous, he could always fix it. He A private memorial will in 2006. Bernice Art passed away ly family days. Mark soon unwavering heart. often spent his time work- be held on June 20, 2015 Joe married Cathy in peacefully from complica- returned to school at Chabot Mark’s Celebration of ing on cars: changing oil, for family and close friends. 1974. They have resided in tions of surgery on June 5, College where he earned his Life will take place from replacing brakes and even An additional celebration of Livermore for the past 38 2015. She was a most re- transfer degree and went noon to 4 p.m. on Sat., June installing engines. You could life will be held on June 28, years where they raised their markable woman. Wherever on to graduate from San 20 at Beeb’s Sports Bar & always find him at his work- 2015 from noon to 5 p.m. at two sons, Jarod and Brent. she went, she made friends. Jose State University with Grill, 915 Club House Dr., bench in the garage, working her parents' home in Liver- In 2013, Joe and Cathy She knew everyone and ev- a Bachelor of Science in Livermore, CA. on whatever needed to be more, CA. purchased a lake house in fixed next. He was certainly For any information, you eryone Mechanical Engineering. He Join family and friends Lake Tulloch where they was recruited shortly there- in honoring Mark’s life and a jack of all trades and an may contact Chapel of the spent many happy times en- liked extremely talented man. Chimes in Hayward or log her. after by Westinghouse and sharing food and memories If Richard couldn't be into the website and write tertaining friends and family. She began his long and versatile together. found at his work bench, Robyn Kimura. In addition to having the lake was born engineering career. Mark he could certainly be found house, Joe enjoyed taking in Chi- worked as a Mechanical En- Mary Margaret in front of the TV while his Dean Henry Miller trips with his fifth wheel. cago in gineer for several years with Cunningham favorite teams were playing. Las Vegas, Nevada Joe is survived by his January, Westinghouse, followed by Mary Margaret Cunning- He was a diehard fan of the May 1, 1954-June 3, 2015 wife Cathy, his two sons 1922 Environmental Engineering ham, age 73 passed away San Francisco Giants and the Dean H. Miller passed and their wives, Jarod and and for Kaprealian Engineer- peacefully on Tuesday June San Francisco 49ers; it could away from Lymphoma June Harmony of Tracy, CA, lived ing Inc., he then returned 9 at her home in Dublin, certainly be said that he "left 3, 2015 at Centennial Hills and Brent and Maria of San through to Mechanical Engineer- CA, after her struggle with his heart in San Francisco." Hospital in Las Vegas, Ne- Diego, CA with their three many bitterly cold winters ing with Lockheed-Martin Pancreatic Cancer. Mary He always looked forward vada. He was preceded in children, Lilliana, Adri- and the depression. She was and eventually Northrup- was born February 22, 1942 to watching the teams play death ana, and Damian. Joe also college educated, a rarity in Grumman Marine Systems each season, and was thrilled by his leaves behind his brother in Grass Valley, CA, the to see the Giants take the her time, and she worked in Sunnyvale, Ca. It was at daughter of Thomas and father Jim and wife Barbara, his World Series one more time. Harry E. many years as an administra- Northrup-Grumman where Betty Ivey. sister Linda, his brother tive assistant for executives Mark landed and excelled One of Richard's favorite Miller Ed, and his brother Mike, Mary is survived by her hobbies was fishing. He and his of insurance companies. She into advanced positions, sons Jeff and Dan, sisters Pat as well as many nieces and married Sam Art in San An- earning several awards and was an avid fisherman and son Troy nephews. Joe's beloved dog, and Bonnie, brother Ralph had owned many fishing tonio, Texas just before he recognitions that he hum- M. Mill- Riley, will miss him dearly. (Leslie), nephews Scott, boats in his lifetime. He er. He is was shipped out to Europe bly accepted without much David and Josh and niece A celebration of life will announcement to his fam- enjoyed ocean fishing with survived for WWII where he was an Sarah. She was the proud his friends, but mostly took be held on Friday, June 26th, ily. He braved the dreaded by his at the Police Officers' As- officer and a bombadier. grandmother of Blake, Re- pleasure in casting a line mother She was a great lover Bay Area traffic daily and ese and Danielle. Mary was wherever there was a bite. Faye Miller of Livermore, sociation Hall in San Jose, of music - opera, classical, showed up for work with an the beloved mother-in-law He loved the outdoors, and CA; daughter Andrea Miller 1151 North Fourth Street at theater, and enjoyed attend- inspired passion. to Jennifer (Jeff) and Karen fishing was an added bonus of Tucson, AZ; brothers 3:00 PM. In lieu of flow- ing performances while in Mark enjoyed life outside (Dan). Her husband Myles to many of his camping trips. Dale Miller of Pas Robles, ers, the family would like Chicago and later on here of work and had many inter- Cunningham passed in 1991 He started out tent camping CA and Doug Miller of to request that donations be in the Livermore area. She ests, hobbies and stories to and brother-in-law Dave with his family and worked Livermore, CA; nieces Tara made to Wounded Warriors, came to Livermore about a tell. He enjoyed many trips Henderson passed in 2005. his way up to owning mul- Miller of Sacramento, CA; or Disabled Veterans. year after the death of her abroad to Germany and Italy. Family and close friends tiple RV trailers. With a Emily Ziedes des Plantes of beloved husband in 1992. He loved working on clas- were her passion. She love for travel, he and Izola Los Osos, CA, Dana Miller Marie Barbara She was an active member sic cars with his brothers opened her home to her made it to 49 of the 50 US of Los Osos, CA; and neph- Schlick (née Braun) of the Livermore Lioness Tim and John as well as his States; Alaska being the one ews Michael Miller of Santa Marie Barbara Schlick son’s friends and family left unvisited. Eventually Club, the Livermore Senior brother-in-law and friend, and become a “surrogate” Cruz, CA, and Austin Miller (née Braun) died peacefully they both joined the Sunny of San Francisco, CA. Center and Congregation John Rubke. Mark had re- mother to several of Jeff and while praying aloud on June Beth Emek. She was also a cently purchased a shiny Roamers RV club. As a dedi- Dean was a 1972 gradu- Dan’s friends growing up in cated member for 16 years, ate of Granada High School 1st, 2015 in Fremont, CA at world traveler and had been 1940 Ford which had for- Dublin. the age of 97. to Europe, Australia, Thai- tunately brought the broth- Richard deeply cherished in Livermore, CA and was Her service will be held the group and the many fond Marie was born on Sep- land, the Panama Canal and ers together often in recent an Eagle Scout. He went on Friday June 19 at 11 am at memories that went along to earn his BS in biology at tember 20, 1917 in Chi- other places too numerous months. Mark had many Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 cago, Il- fond memories of the annual with being a part of it. UCLA while participating to mention. East Avenue, Livermore, CA Richard is survived by linois to fishing trips he went on with in the Air Force ROTC pro- She is preceded in death with a celebration to follow his loving wife, Izola; de- gram. He served honorably Theresia by her parents, Sam and his colleagues from work. at the residence of Jeff and voted children Susan Gros- in the USAF flying SAC Braun Celia Leland, her broth- He truly looked forward to Jennifer Cunningham. kopf (Joel) of Manteca, CA, missions in B-52 bombers. (née ers Benn and Ray Leland, those trips and spending Contributions can be Linda Thorne (David) of Dean continued his educa- Kien- sister-in-law Zelda Leland “man time” away from the made to the American Can- Livermore, CA, Mark Feil tion throughout his career as inger) and her son Robert Art. She city with these friends. He cer Society. of Tracy, CA and Richard a registered nurse achieving and is survived by her sister- dabbled in flying lessons, Feil (Karri) of Grass Valley, another bachelors and two William in-law Nona Leland, son went bike riding, and he had Richard D. Feil CA. Loving grandchildren masters degrees. At the time Braun. James Art of Pleasanton, a passion for music and was Resident of Livermore, CA Heather Bayes (Carl) of Del of his death, he was pursuing She daughter-in-laws Karen Art an avid fan of blues, blue- Oct. 10, 1929 - June 8, 2015 Mar, CA, Kevin Groskopf of a PhD. Dean also enjoyed married William Schlick, a of Portland and Ruth Van grass and rock. He loved: On June 8th, Richard Manteca, CA, Tabitha Allen teaching as nurse instructor Chicago firefighter in 1939. Art of Pleasanton, Grand- ZZ Top, Chris Isaac, Jimmy D. Feil passed away in his of San Leandro, CA, Jeni at the Veterans Hospital in After moving to Califor- Hill (Chris) of Lincoln, CA, children Cindy Marten of Thackery, Sublime, Eric home, with his devoted wife Las Vegas, NV, where he nia, she and her husband San Jose, Brian and Emily Clapton, Stone Temple Pi- Andrea Feil of Foresthill, worked. by his side, after a coura- CA, Kalina Feil of Neligh, always lived with or near Art of Portland. She is also lots and much, much more. geous battle against cancer. The Las Vegas Veterans NE, Taylor Thorne of Tustin, Hospital held a celebration her daughter Barbara. She survived by countless rela- He went to many live music He touched the lives of many was very involved in her tives and friends all over the shows and enjoyed every CA and 11 great grandchil- of life for Dean on June and will be greatly missed. dren. He is also survived grandchildren’s and great United States who will miss minute. Mark was also con- 12. The family will have a Rich- by his brother Ernest Feil private service. grandchildren’s lives. her bright smile and gentle tinually intrigued with His- ard was Marie was a beloved tory and Science. He would of Petaluma, CA, brother Donations in Dean's hon- manner. born Bill Feil of Penngrove, CA family member and friend. share new bits of knowledge or can be made to the Leuke- in San and sister Stormy Hope of mia and Lymphoma Society She worked many jobs, Mark W. Boyd with an urgency and excite- Francis- Lake Los Angeles, CA. His (LLS.org) or the Wounded the longest being a teacher Mark W. Boyd, 58, of ment that was truly unique co, CA infinite love and strong spirit Warriors Project (wounded- at a nursery school before Livermore, California passed to Mark. Over the years to Hanke will always remain in the warriorsproject.org). retiring in the 80’s. She was away peacefully in his home he would call friends and and Erna hearts and memories of all a devoted member of the while sleeping on April 12th, family to be sure they were Feil, im- who knew him. William Joseph Catholic Church. She was 2015. He is survived by his planning to get up during migrants Richard was preceded in a generous individual who the night to watch the lat- death by his sister Margaret Brockman daughters: Alison Ingram from William Joseph Brock- volunteered regularly and and Jenna Long, with their est astronomical event. His Germa- Reese, brother Walter Feil loved to bake. She loved passion for these various and daughter-in law Donna man, aka "Pops," 65, of spous- ny. He served in the United Livermore, died Monday, her family and delighted in es and interests was contagious. States Coast Guard for three Feil. children in particular. More than anything, Funeral service were June 8, 2015, with his family his four years, and three years in the by his side. Marie is survived by grand- Mark loved his daughters reserves. On February 17, held June 15th at Callaghan her granddaughter Jamie and family. He spent many Mortuary. Burial took place He was born to Inez and sons: 1951, he married the woman on June 16th at National Bill Brockman on Septem- Heston, (née Muszalski), Levi, happy holidays and week- of his dreams, Izola Boyd. Jamie’s husband Kurt and ends with his California Cemetery Administration, ber 7, 1949, in Albuquerque, Lucas, At the young age of 21, he 32053 West McCabe Rd., New her great grandsons Jakob, Mason, family. He looked forward to met his 17-year-old sweet- Ashton and Kaleb with family reunions in the Mid- Santa Nella, CA. Mexi- and heart at a roller rink, and Donations in Richard's co. Joe whom she lived for the last Brady. west and wished he could the rest is history. Although ten years of her life. She spend more time with his name can be made to the graduat- He is they were told it would never Shriners Hospitals for Chil- is also survived by her son brother Jim and the rest of ed from also last, they proved everyone dren. Go to www.shriner- Wilcox and his wife Robert and sur- the distant family members. wrong. The two soul mates shospitalsforchildren.org/ Pam Schlick, and grand- He had many fond memo- High vived by his five siblings: remained married for 64 donate to make a donation. School children Alexander Schlick Dana Boyd-Rubke, James ries and funny stories about years, and demonstrated the and Madison Schlick as his siblings and planned to in Santa Boyd, Tim Boyd, John Boyd real meaning of true love; Robyn Jill Kimura Clara, well as numerous cousins, and Janice Peachey, their spend his retirement visiting they did everything together. 9/7/62 - 6/6/15 nieces and nephews. She everyone he loved. Califor- families, and his long-time Richard attended San Robyn passed away nia, and is preceded in death by her companion Maggie Cun- Mark was reliable, help- Francisco City College peacefully with her family at husband William E. Schlick ful, loving, dedicated, happy went ningham. Mark was former- while working full time her side. She had been brave on to graduate from Saint (1998), her daughter Barbara ly married to Toni (Politz) and exuberant. He was the and supporting his wife and courageous throughout C. Muszalski (1992), son- first to jump up with a help- her 12 year battle with breast Mary's College. Joe became Camarata with whom he and four children. Even a San Jose Police Officer in-law Jim R. Muszalski raised two daughters. They ing hand for anybody who while balancing such a busy cancer. (2002), her grandsons Brett ever needed one. Even when Robyn in February of 1971, and remained united in friend- lifestyle, he graduated with worked there until he retired Muszalski (2002) and Walter ship as their daughters grew you didn’t need help, Mark the second-highest grade leaves be- Muszalski (2011) and her still tried his hardest to find hind her in March of 2000. After re- and shared many milestones average in the college. Upon tirement, Joe continued to do sister Teresa Kaiser (2003). together. something he could do for graduating, he began his daughter A memorial service is you. His smile could light career at Sandia National Rachel service work when he went Mark was predeceased (17), her on to become an Investigator scheduled for 3pm Friday, by his parents, Calvin and up a room and he was simply Laboratory. He retired in June 19, 2015 at Memory thrilled to be alive each time 1989 after almost 30 years husband for the Santa Clara County Martha Boyd in 1975 and David, her District Attorneys Office Gardens Cemetery on East missed them dearly for the he was in the presence of of dedicated work. Avenue in Livermore. Dea- loved ones. Richard held his family parents, until his second retirement rest of his life. May they be Luis and (continued on page 10) embracing in the peace that Friends and family are and friends near and dear. reeling far and wide at the All that knew him would say Faye Me- follows life. lendez, and siblings, Mark sudden loss of such a kind- that Richard was "always Mark was born July 20th, there." Anytime that he was Vegotsky, Jessica (Jeff) Cer- 1956 in Maryville, MO as hearted, caring soul. The emony, Arturo Melendez, world was not yet ready to ever needed, for whatever Obituary/ the fifth child in a brood reason, he would always and Luis Melendez, Jr. of what would become six. say good-bye to Mark, and it is with deep sadness that be there without a question Both parents were teachers asked. His commitment to Memoriam Policies and eventually left farm life we endure this reality. Mark was loved and accepted for his family was clearly made behind, pursued their careers obvious as he served as a Obituaries are published in exactly who he was, and that and moved the family to Scout Master, Little League The Independent at no charge. There is a small California. Mark attended love continues. His memory coach, and even made an Sonoma elementary school lives on in the lives created honorary member of the charge for photographs in the obituaries. as well as the many lives followed by Livermore and Girl Scouts. He was also Memoriam ads can also be placed in The Granada High School where he touched… he will be known as "Mr. Fix-it." If he may have socialized more remembered for his smil- something was ever broken, Independent when families want to honor the than studied, but made many memories of their loved ones. There is a charge for lifelong friends. Being the handy, intel- memoriam ads,based on the size of the ad. ligent, and analytical person that he was, Mark soon entered his chosen field as Please send an email to a Machinist for Wagner and Son Automotive. Mark's [email protected] daughters have fond memo- ries of driving past fields of wildflowers to meet with their Dad on his lunch break PAGE 10 - The Independent, JUNE 18, 2015

(continued from page 9) missed by all of them. of his former high school con Bill will officiate. A A Celebration of the Life people who live here. My This area has a large parking greater risk than previously and Work of Daniel Marc civics teacher is just plain private celebration of life politics-as-usual cronyism. mom was raised here, I was lot that is easily accessible considered from ground will follow; contact Jamie Gogny will be held on Satur- raised here and I would like from S. Livermore and Do- motion and, potentially, day, June 27th, at 11:00AM, to raise my son here. This is lores and it is near the police liquefaction. Using outdated at 510-305-8878 to RSVP. at the First Presbyterian Fee Parking All are welcome to attend how a town’s charm devel- station, which makes safety earthquake risk analyses, the Church of Livermore, 2020 J. Healy ops, by generations living a non-issue. draft permit allows incom- the graveside memorial and Fifth Street, Livermore, Livermore celebrate Marie’s life. In lieu here, being able to walk Although the worries of patible wastes to be stored California. Friends and col- As Livermore residents, down the street and know at Mr. Stein and others in the of flowers, please donate to leagues of Daniel are cor- as close as two and a half we were appalled to see so least one person who knows community are valid, I feel feet apart and stacked two your favorite charity. dially invited to attend the much of the available park- you or someone you know. that this isn’t the “end all” service. A reception will be barrels high. ing lots taken up by Fee The charm did not go away situation that Mr. Stein’s Livermore Lab is already Daniel Marc Gogny held immediately follow- when the Premium Outlets letter makes it out to be. Parking during the wine one of the most contami- Born June 20, 1938 ing in the church hall. The country festival. We arrived were built, it did not go Re-zoning the Sunset Office Died May 25, 2015 family would appreciate anywhere when downtown Plaza is a step in the right nated locations in the United Daniel Marc Gogny left downtown at 10:10 a.m. We States. It is a national EPA any memories or anecdotes drove into the old Lucky was revamped and it will not direction to make affordable this earthly life on Memorial about Daniel that you wish Superfund cleanup site. Any Store parking lot only to change if the Sunset Office homes available for the next Day, May 25, 2015. He died to share in writing for a Plaza is re- zoned. generation. new hazardous waste permit peacefully with his family memory book. find a large section of it, and must be strongly regulated to the old Oldsmobile facility Another issue presented by his side. Daniel was busy by Mr. Stein is that the re- protect our community and working on a scientific dem- taken up by Fee Parking. Hazardous Waste Lab workers from nuclear Michael Nugent zoning of the Sunset Office Jo Ann Frisch onstra- Resident of Las Vegas, Ne- We drove around and exposures. Plaza will not follow two Livermore tion at vada. around looking for a spot. policies set by the Livermore The state will accept writ- Law- June 11, 1964 to May 7, 2015 We went to the garage, and City Council, to “Encourage Recently, I attended a ten comments until August rence Michael was born in were finally lucky to park Business and Expand Rev- public hearing run by the 3rd. More information can Liver- Livermore, California. He there. As a result, I am sure enue Base” for Livermore. California Department of be found at www.trivalley- more graduated from Livermore many people left, and did not It is understandable that the Toxic Substances Control. It Labo- cares.org. Join me in insist- High School in 1983. He attend the festival. We don't businesses that rent offices was about issuing Livermore ing on an Environmental ratory, graduated from Heald Busi- know who was benefitting in the plaza will have to Lab a permit renewal to store where ness College and received Impact Report before any from these parking fees, but move. The Sunset buildings and treat very dangerous new permit is issued. he was a degree it was not appreciated by the are over 40 years old and hazardous wastes, including a part- in Ac- residents. in desperate need of repair. those mixed with radioactive time counting. People attending Liver- However, there are options materials. Trash Talk con- Michael more events are used to free and the businesses would As currently written, the Ken Bradley sul- spent not necessarily have to leave draft permit would allow on- Livermore tant, parking. It is hard enough the last during these events to find Livermore. The old Nob Hill site treatment of 600 tons of Who says our Livermore the week before he passed 8 years building on S. Livermore has City Council is not compas- and was very pleased that parking without many of the hazardous wastes per year. working been abandoned for twenty Even more waste could be sionate? he had completed his dem- for the available area being taken up by, we have to assume, plus years and could easily stored at the Lab. By now you may have onstration. O’Reilly Auto Corp. in Las become a new office plaza. received a notice that your Daniel told the story of Vegas. private vendors. All of this would be Please get rid of this prac- This area of Livermore is near community parks and trash rates are going up how he became a theoretical Michael spent time with now thriving thanks in part again. One of the reasons nuclear physicist this way. his friends and enjoyed go- tice for all future events. homes, including mine. to the new library and the Therefore, I was shocked to this time, is that a for profit He said he was walking in ing to the casinos in the many wineries just min- the streets of Paris and ran discover that the state is not contractor that handles re- area. Michael’s true passion Support Re-zoning utes away. If the planning cycling for Livermore Sani- into an old friend, who said was his birds. Over time he planning to conduct an En- Heather Quinkert committee took a look at tation has employees that “Hey there, what are you cared for 4 parrots- Max, Livermore the Nob Hill building, they vironmental Impact Report doing?” Daniel replied, “Not Chucky, Groucho and Mur- before issuing a new permit. make less than $20.00 per I am writing in response would see it could definitely hour. In order to correct this, much, why?” The friend phy; 2 Love birds- Jake and to a letter written by John be torn down and replaced Instead, the state will depend said, “Well, I’m going down Greenly; and, 2 Cockatiels- on Livermore Lab data that our council decided to give Stein, posted June 10, 2015 with smaller offices, enough them a couple of million dol- to sign up at the University Sunshine and Silver. entitled “Sunset Plaza De- to accommodate the busi- is a decade or more old and to become a physicist, why Michael is survived by nesses of Sunset Plaza. This wildly out of date. lars more each year. cision." In regards to the Yes, a lot of Livermore don’t you come along with his father Thomas J. of proposed re-zoning of the location would see a lot of For example, the draft me?” Daniel said, “O.K. Livermore, CA; aunt/uncle Sunset Office Plaza here commerce as people use S. permit doesn’t consider the residents also make less, Why not, I’ve nothing better Carol and William Dibbern in Livermore, I believe it Livermore to get home from newest USGS seismic in- but our council knew you to do right now.” of Oro Valley, AZ.; Broth- would be in Livermore’s work and to get to highway formation, which shows wouldn’t mind paying the That is how it began. er Thomas of Livermore, best interest to utilize this 84 and 680 in the morning. that Livermore Lab is at a extra dollars. Forty-one years later he had CA; brother, sister-in-law space for homes. There is devoted his life to working and niece Daniel, Nicole no doubt that South Liver- for the Atomic Energy Com- and Alexandra of Concord, more is a desirable place to mission of France, inventing CA; Aunt Mary Shrum of live. Easy access to High- the Gogny Force, still in use Sonoma CA; uncles/aunts way 84/680 and Isabel/580 today. In September 1991, Richard, Amy of Alamo, makes commuting simple. he received the Prix Joliot- CA; William, Brian of Chino Sandwiched between two Curie, for that invention, Valley Az.; Kevin, Leslie, fire stations and the police and was named Chevalier and Cousin Mark of Pollock station, residents feel safe dans l’Ordre de Palmes Pines, CA; cousin John, wife and secure. The area is Academique, in 1996. In Kimberly, children Kather- within walking distance to 1999, he was awarded the ine and Sean of Placerville, all downtown Livermore has biennial Lazare Carnot sci- Ca. to offer and is near multiple entific prize, and in 2006 Michael is preceded in bike paths, parks and winer- was recognized by the CEA death by his mother Car- ies. The one thing missing is (Atomic Energy Commis- mela Anna “Millie” Nugent affordable housing. I am not sion of France) for the body (1934-2001) of Henderson, talking about Section 8 or of his work (more than 40 NV, and Livermore, CA. other low-income housing; years), and contribution to Michael passed to soon I am referring to first-time scientific advancement in in Life and will be missed home - buyer affordable France. by all. housing. With the econo- In 1998, he was ap- Services will be held my still in recovery, many pointed by the CEA to be on June 19th at 3:00 PM. residents are opting not to Livermore’s population is growing. Photo - Bob Frizzell. Scientific Liaison to the at Palm Eastern Mortuary, sell their homes, which for French at Lawrence Liver- 7600 So. Eastern Ave., Las many is their only asset. This more Laboratory, and he and Vegas, NV. 89123; 702- makes a difficult situation his family moved to Califor- 209-0602 for first-time home - buyers nia from Bordeaux, France In lieu of flowers, friends because there is so little on where he had been Director can make donations to their the real estate market. Sure, of Scientific Life for the choice of cancer charities. there are many new town Centre d’Etudes Scientific Messages can be sent to homes and condos being et Techniques d’Aquitaine Tom Nugent of Livermore built on Railroad and Old at Le Barp, France. at [email protected] First Street but these are Daniel retired from the priced from the 500,000s to CEA in 2004 but continued mid 600,000s, out of reach to mentor doctoral students In Memory for many first time home- and work with his collabora- buyers. Even with special tors such as Walid Younes, at loans available, many banks LLNL, for the next 11 years. still require 10% down. With Daniel enjoyed his rents ever increasing, it is friends, his garden, his cats, difficult for many to save for and his “petit coup,” glass of this down payment. I believe wine. He was known for his the re-zoning of the Sunset barbeques, especially lamb Office Plaza will make way brochette, his ratatouille, for many first time home and his love of a party. His Arthur Eugene Strope Jr -buyers to set their roots in model-thin figure and silver 10/24/38-02/14/15 Livermore. hair remained a source of The family will be I understand the concerns pride throughout his life. hosting a "Celebration of posed in Mr. Stein’s letter, Daniel never questioned his Life" Party on Sat. June specifically “Maintaining responsibilities and duties 27,2015 1pm to 6pm Quality of Life." Mr. Stein’s in life but carried them out at Art's home 1015 Mi- concern is that Livermore’s elegantly and graciously. He randa Way in Livermore. “small-town charm” will thanked God daily for his be affected if this area is abundant blessings. He was Please join us in remem- bering this remarkable, re-zoned for homes. Liver- Tri-Valley Conservancy (TVC) representatives accepted the CARPD award, Pictured, devoted to his wife, Patri- more’s small town charm cia and son, Jordan, and to funny, loving, husband, from left to right, are TVC Treasurer Michael Fredrich, TVC Secretary Connie Campbell, father, grandfather and is not determined by what TVC Director Clay Widmayer, TVC Director Melody O’Shea, TVC Board Chair Jeff his many friends, students, is being built but by the and colleagues. He will be friend. Williams and TVC Executive Director Laura Mercier.

Hope Hospice Adds Associate Medical Director Hope Hospice announced Epi DeLeon, MD as its newest Associate Medical Director. The Associate Medical Directors, along with Hope Hospice Chief Medical Officer Maureen Dudgeon, MD, MA, FACP, are responsible for the overall medical direction of the hospice program. As members of Hope Hospice’s Interdisciplinary Team, they are responsible for patient care and are the coordinators for developing, maintaining and monitoring all policies and standards of care relating to the medical activities of Hope Hospice. “Dr. DeLeon is a wonderful man with deep roots in the community,” says Hope Hospice Chief Medical Officer Maureen Dudgeon, MD, MA, FACP. “Compassion and understand- ing are the hallmarks of his practice.” DeLeon is vice president of Rossmoor Medical Associates in Walnut Creek. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, and is on staff at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek where he serves on the Ethics Committee. Dr. DeLeon earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco where he served on the Ethics Committee and completed End-of-Life Management training. “Caring for someone in their final stages of life is a privilege,” says Dr. DeLeon. “You have to blend the golden rule with the person's cultural beliefs to provide the most peace- ful and spiritual experience attainable. Hope Hospice shares this philosophy, and does it professionally and compassionately. I'm proud to be joining their team." A ribbon cutting was held last week to celebrate the merger of ValleyCare into the He joins our other two associate medical directors Kuljeet Multani, MD, HMDC; and Stanford Health Care organization. Those on hand were asked to sign a banner Jatinder Pal Singh Marwaha, MD, HMDC. Patients or family members wishing more information about hospice services or an marking the occasion. The affiliation agreement was completed in May. ValleyCare evaluation can call Hope Hospice at (925) 829-8770 or visit HopeHospice.com. Health System was renamed Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare. The Independent, JUNE 18, 2015 - PAGE 11

The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alameda :s/: Salvador Padilla using the fictitious business persons taking jobs less LEGAL NOTICES 3813. Published June 4, 11, on May 12, 2015. Expires This statement was filed with name listed above. EMPLOYMENT MERCHANDISE than $500 must state in their FOR INFORMATION 18, 25, 2015. May 12, 2020. the County Clerk of Alameda Signature of Registrants 65) HELP WANTED 118) FREE SECTION advertisements that they are The Independent Legal No. on May 18, 2015. Expires :s/: Keliang Zhu not licensed by the Contrac- PLACING LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Technician / Installer FREE MAGAZINES Call 925-243-8000 3816. Published June 4, 11, May 18, 2020. This statement was filed with tors State License Board.” NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. National Geographic FILE NO. 504917 18, 25, 2015. the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3819. Published June 11, on June 3, 2015. Expires Positive attitude Smithsonian REAL ESTATE The following person(s) doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18, 25, July 2, 2015. June 3, 2020. Electrical experience Livermore Inland Valley business as: Custom Sofas NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 505141 The Independent Legal No. Field dispatched (408)897-3156 Publishing Co. 4 Less, 4354 Las Positas FILE NO. 504847 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing 3822. Published June 18, Van provided Client Code:04126-00001 business as: Chivamex Soc- Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT Full benefits FILE NO. 504879 25, July 2, 9, 2015. ANNOUNCEMENTS Re: Legal Notice for cer, Inc., 3900 International is hereby registered by the business as: LuxeDesign Clean DMV req. Classified Ads following owner(s): Events, 3928 Dartmouth The following person(s) do- Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601, ANIMALS 155) NOTICES The Federal Fair Housing Diego Nazzal, 466 Starbridge Way, Livermore, CA 94550, ing business as: Wolf Pack is hereby registered by the 2) CATS/ DOGS Call Mark Act, Title VII of the Civil Ct, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 is hereby registered by the Games Store, 1569 Olivina, “NOTICE TO READERS: following owner(s): 408-621-0993 Rights Act of 1964, and state This business is conducted following owner(s): Ste 105, Livermore, CA ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for California law requires that Chivamex Soccer, Inc., 3900 law prohibit advertisements by an Individual (1)Kawaianiani Bomben, 94551, is hereby registered adoption information contact contractors taking jobs that International Blvd., Oakland, for housing and employment The registrant has not yet 3928 Dartmouth Way, Liver- by the following owner(s): Valley Humane Society at BE WARY of out of area total $500 or more (labor CA 94601 that contain any preference, begun to transact business more, CA 94550 (2) Jenna (1)Philip Filippi, 4172 Wilson (925)426-8656. companies. 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Published June 4, 11, :s/: Kawaianiani Bomben, begun to transact business the County Clerk of Alameda gela and First Streets. Two 18, 25, 2015. Partner using the fictitious business on May 19, 2015. Expires locations will showcase cats New listing This statement was filed with name listed above. May 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS only: Petsmart in Dublin from the County Clerk of Alameda Signature of Registrants The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet on May 8, 2015. Expires May :s/: Philip Filippi, Partner 3810. Published May 28, FILE NO. 505260-261 Extreme in Livermore from 8, 2020. This statement was filed with June 4, 11, 18, 2015. The following person(s) do- 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alameda ing business as: (1)Calvary cats are available at Petsmart FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3817. Published June 4, 11, on May 11, 2015. Expires Tri Valley (2)Calvary Chapel in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, NAME STATEMENT 18, 25, 2015. May 11, 2020. FILE NO. 503802 Tri Valley, 2013 Research The Independent Legal No. and Pet Extreme in Livermore The following person(s) doing Drive, Livermore, CA 94550, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3820. Published June 11, from 12:00 to 4:00. For more business as: J & L Janito- is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT 18, 25, July 2, 2015. information, call Terry at following owner(s): FILE NO. 504785 (925)487-7279 or visit our Brad Slabaugh rial Services, 2042 Walnut 815 Everglades Lane, Livermore Street, Livermore, CA 94551, Calvary Chapel of Livermore, The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS website at www.tvar.org Realtor®, CRS, 2013 Research Drive, Liver- ing business as: The Screen NAME STATEMENT Just in time for Father’s Day! Stunning 4/2.5 w/huge lot and is hereby registered by the FERAL CAT FOUNDATION GRI, SRES, CDPE more, CA 94550 Machine and Christmas De- FILE NO. 505739 paved SYAccess! 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We have many transact business using the owner(s): #2, Pleasanton, CA 94566, OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 1-4 PM by an Individual adorable, tame kittens that fictitious business name(s) Jim’s Screen Machine Inc, is hereby registered by the For more property details, visit www.815EvergladesLane.com Accord The registrant has not yet have been tested for FIV & listed above on 3/29/2015. 4159 First Street, Livermore, following owner(s): begun to transact business FELV, altered & vaccinated. Signature of Registrants CA 94551 (1)Gerald Frank McKinney Visit Brad at www.tri-valleyrealestate.com using the fictitious business We also have adult cats & :s/: Pastor Addison Clay Wor- This business is conducted (2) Martina Celeste McKin- name listed above. ranch cats for adoption. Signature of Registrants rell, President by a Corporation ney, 3499 Norton Way #2, :s/: Julie A. 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NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 505220 3818. Published June 4, 11, on June 4, 2015. Expires business as: (1)Tai-Cal In- The following person(s) 18, 25, 2015. June 4, 2020. doing business as: Fit For vestment Enterprises (2)New The Independent Legal No. Life, 8647 Galindo Drive, Vision Investment Enterpris- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3821. Published June 18, Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby es (3)Tai Family Investment NAME STATEMENT 25, July 2, 9, 2015. 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Shakespeare in the Park Presents 'Romeo and Juliet' San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's Annual Event in Pleasanton

Romeo and Juliet will be performed by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival in partnership with the City of Pleasan- ton for the 33rd season of Free Shakespeare in the Park. The performances take place at Pleasanton’s Amador Valley Commu- nity Park. They run June 27-July 12 on Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m., plus an added show on Thursday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. (No shows July 3 and 4.) The park meadow is located at the corner of Santa Rita Road and Black Avenue. The performance lawn is behind the aquat- ics center. Audiences are welcome to bring blankets and picnics to enjoy free professional theater under the stars. William Shakespeare’s remarkable genre-defying play soars to the heights of ‘romantic comedy,’ then plunges by the final curtain into desperate heartbreak. Meaningless prejudices inherited from past gen- erations, combined with the pervading culture of violence, leads the players to commit terrible acts. The younger characters inhabit secret lives unknown to their parents, and love, kill, and die without most of the older generation knowing why. Carl Holvick and Lauren Spencer as Romeo and Juliet. Photo - Gregg Le Blanc Artistic Director (continued on page 5) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 Safety Around Dogs Program Offered in Dublin Assemblywoman Catharine Baker (R-San Ramon) an important part of that development,” she added. and the California Federation of Dog Clubs will hold a The “Safety Around Dogs” workshop will provide a “Safety Around Dogs” workshop on Saturday, June 20 in fun way for dog owners, including parents and kids, to Dublin. She will also provide an update on animal safety learn how to improve their dog’s behavior, interact with and welfare legislation for those who wish to learn more. other dogs, and ultimately increase community safety K-9 Ambassadors from the American Kennel Club where animals live. will demonstrate to dog owners, including parents and “Our K-9 Ambassadors look forward to helping par- children, the important skills and techniques necessary to ents and children better care for and interact with their safely and confidently interact with dogs. At the end of the beloved dogs, and we are pleased to join with Assembly- presentation, Assemblywoman Baker and the California woman Baker for this event,” said Chuck Bridges, Presi- Federation of Dog Clubs will provide the children with dent of the California Federation of Dog Clubs. special certificates for completing the workshop. The K-9 Ambassadors will bring trained dogs for the “As a mother of two young children, and someone who demonstration, so attendees are asked to leave their dogs grew up with a family dog, I know that developing social at home. skills, and maintaining healthy activity are important parts The event will take place at Bray Commons Park, 3300 of childhood,” said Baker. “Teaching our children how to Finnian Way, Dublin from 10 a.m. to noon. interact safely around their family dog and other dogs is

Concert in the Park Series Presented Fridays in Pleasanton

The Pleasanton Down- 2015 Concert in the and Motown Hits. R&B. town Association’s (PDA) Park Line-Up: July 17 – the CoolTones, August 21 – Magic Concert in the Park series June 19 –Crawdad Re- Big Band & Swing. Moments, Hits of the 50s kicked off Friday, June 5 public, Folk and Bluegrass. July 24 – The Banned, & 60s . with classic rock from OTR June 26 – Georgi and 80s Hits. August 28 – Public Eye, to several thousand people the Rough Week, Rockin’ July 31 – The Apes, High Energy Rock & Rol. stretching across Lions Blues. Contemporary Rock. More information about Wayside and Delucchi July 3 – Ruckatan Latin August 7 – Tommy and the Pleasanton Downtown Parks at the corner of First Tribe, Latin Rock. the 4 Speeds, 1960s. Association is available at Street and Neal Street. The July 10 – West Grand August 14 – Max (925) 484-2199 or www. free concerts are featured Boulevard, Classic Soul Cruise, Rock, Pop and pleasantondowntown.net. every Friday in June, July Victoria Tower, Laguna Beach by Sherry Hennes and August from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Families are encouraged Photographs by to pick up dinner “to go” from one of Downtown Sherry Hennes Featured Pleasanton's many restau- rants and bring it with them at LAA Gallery to the park. Concert goers are invited to stop by the The work of Sherry Hennes is on display at the PDA information table near Livermore Art Association (LAA) Gallery through the the stage at Lions Wayside end of June. Sherry, a Livermore resident, special- Park to enter a free raffle izes in landscape photography. Her love of landscapes for a chance to win gift developed in her per-adolescent years while living in cards and special prize bas- Texas with her grandmother. She obtained her first kets from local businesses. Canon SLR camera while living in St. Croix, Virgin While guests are al- Islands and her passion for photography ensued. lowed to put out blankets and chairs (at their own After moving to Livermore Sherry began exploring risk) in Lions Wayside the beauty and serenity of the local rolling hills and and Delucchi Parks, they trees. Her goal is to capture photos that reveal the es- are asked to wait until the sence of this lovely local landscape. morning of the concert to The LAA Gallery is located at 2155 Third St. in the do so. The use of rocks old Carnegie Library building. Hours are 11:30 am to to hold down blankets is 4:00 pm; Wednesday through Sunday. Admission to prohibited, as large rocks the gallery is always free and open to the public. can damage lawn-mowing equipment. Also, the use of plastic tarps is not al- Photo Courtesy: Chuck Deckert lowed. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 3 Blues Revue Featured at June 23 'Evenings on the Green' Evan Thomas Blues plays Chicago style Blues Catering and Events; Wine- Revue will be featured at in its form like artists Mud- makers Pourhouse Beer the Tues., June 23 family- dy Waters, Willie Dixon, Garden; and Sauced BBQ friendly free concert series Jimmie Rodgers and Bo and Spirits. “Evenings on the Green." Diddley. Chicago blues Absolutely No Alcohol The performance begins at is a type of urban blues, Will Be Allowed outside 6:45 p.m. evolving from classic blues of the permitted restaurant Organized by the Liver- as a result of the great de- areas because the Liver- more Cultural Arts Council pression in the first half of more Police Department and the Livermore Valley the twentieth century. is now strictly enforcing Performing Arts Center, Evan Thomas’s clas- the ordinance on public this series will be presented sic, electric blues guitar alcohol possession and on the Shea Homes Stage style is influenced by some consumption through its in front of the Bankhead of the great guitar play- alcohol safety and aware- Theater. ers of our time, BB King, ness program. The Blues Revue has Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray performed at countless Vaughn, Kenny “Blue” fairs, festivals and Blues Ray and Jimi Hendrix. Clubs throughout Califor- Evan Thomas Blues Revue Wine Blending Event Planned nia, Nevada and Canada. features some of the best by Friends of the Vineyards Evan is recognized and Blues musicians from in respected as an outstand- and around the greater Friends of the Vineyards will host a wine blending ing musician and guitarist, Bay Area. See a video at event on June 28, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the playing dynamic, funky, https://www.youtube.com/ Community Room at the Livermore Public Library, 1188 soulful and high energy watch?v=NYbFEg0luEI/a> S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. blues. He captures a down Next Tuesday, “Eve- Participants will learn the art of blending different BANKHEAD THEATER 14 / 15 home essence, the foot nings on the Green” con- varietals to create the perfect bottle of wine. The program stomping, and head- nod- tinues with Matt Finders includes instruction and a hands-on workshop during ding style, of the old Mis- & Element 116, along with which participants, working in teams, will blend compo- sissippi delta blues tone. Spencer Sussman, both jazz nent varietals together to craft their team’s perfect bottle. It’s the grit, in his soulful performances. Additional Judges will select the best blend, and the winning group Dance Into the Future voice and his crying guitar sponsors are Sanctuary will each take home a small personal-size bottle of their XTREME FORCE DANCE COMPANY which sets him apart. He Ultra Lounge Restaurant, blended wine. Sun JUN 28 4pm The program will be presented by FOV Vice-President, Norman Petermeier, Enologist with Ruby Hill and Rubino Gala to Benefit Pacific Estates Wineries and winemaker at Villa Per Due Winery. Girls Night: The Musical Coast Repertory Theatre Light Refreshments will be served. “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” MEETS The cost for the program is $30 for current FOV “MAMMA MIA”! Pacific Coast Repertory members/$40 for non-members. Advance registration Thu JUL 9 7:30pm; Fri JUL 10 8pm Theatre (PCRT) will hold is required. Tickets will not be available at the door. To Sat JUL 11 2 & 8pm its annual PCRT Gala Fund- purchase tickets, go to www.fov.org. raiser on Sun., August 2 at Friends of the Vineyards, a non-profit organization, the Firehouse Arts Center in is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the vineyards, The King and I Pleasanton. agricultural lands, and open spaces of the Livermore and TRI-VALLEY REPERTORY COMPANY From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. there Amador Valleys and adjacent regions. Sat JUL 18 — Sun AUG 2 will be wine and gourmet hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction, followed by vignettes from the upcoming 2015-16 season Puerto Candelaria of professionally produced, Broadway musicals. LIVELY LATIN AMERICA CUMBIA The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Thu JUL 30 7:30pm Avenue in Pleasanton. Tickets are $75 each and are avail- able at the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, by phone at (925) 931-4848, or online at www.pcrtproductions.org or The New Christy Minstrels www.firehousearts.org LEGENDS IN AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC The Gala Fundraiser will begin with a selection of Wed AUG 5 7:30pm wines provided by the Cellar Door and gourmet hors d’oeuvres provided by Pastas Trattoria, both located in Keiko Matsui historic, downtown Pleasanton. A silent auction featur- FREE SPIRIT IN CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ing a wine pull and a variety of items will take place Fri AUG 7 8pm from 4pm to 5:15pm. This will be followed by a series BUY TICKETS of vignettes in the Firehouse Theatre from the upcom- call 925.373.6800 ing 2015-16 Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre season of click bankheadtheater.org professionally produced, Broadway musicals. come by 2400 First Street, Livermore

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by Sarah Bobson

The Berlin Wall Christa Schneider and her husband Dieter, a not only the two Berlins but the two parts of Germany. really a bad part for the entire population because you had physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, both As a result, East Berliners and East Germans began to wait, you had to go through the hassle, and sometimes Livermorians since 1987, experienced the Berlin Wall evacuating to West Berlin and Western Europe. The they were very unfriendly. You got the feeling they did firsthand. Although living in the British-controlled Soviets imposed restrictive measure after restrictive that on purpose, to discourage people from traveling back sector of West Berlin at the time, they, nevertheless, ex- measure to curb this movement. Border crossings from and forth. There were different channels and different perienced the lack of freedom and deprivation the Wall East to West Germany became difficult to cross, except lengths, but it took anywhere between two and four hours imposed for the 28 years it remained in place from for the border between East and West Berlin. By 1961, each way to get through.” 1961 to 1989. Recently, I sat down with these two, now the 3.5 million East Germans who had left totalled Christa added: “When we wanted to go on vacation, in their 70’s, in their lovely two-story home filled with approximately 20 percent of the entire East German we had to cross East Germany and West Germany, de- books and chatted about their experiences. population. With a huge brain drain of professionals, pending on where we wanted to go. At the borderline out Dieter, an engaging man with shortly cropped grey engineers, technicians, physicians, teachers, lawyers, of Berlin, when we drove out a guard would come to the hair, who radiates warmth while he secretly seems to and skilled workers, the Soviets could no longer toler- car and ask for the passport and take it away. You were be probing some physics problem, remembers the first ate the situation. in line with your car and your passport was going away stage of the erection of the Wall. I asked Dieter if he and his friends anticipated that somewhere, you never knew where and whether you were “I was bike riding with a friend over in the East.I the border would be closed. going to get it back. It was uncomfortable.” didn’t have a passport at this time. All of a sudden we “Yes, there was a feeling among the population that The Wall imposed numerous other impediments and noticed that people rushed over to the Wall area. We something would happen. There were, of course, all the stresses to everyday life. Read the rest of Dieter’s and were curious, not really afraid. We saw some of the interactions between the Americans and the Soviets. Christa’s stories in Part II of this interview in my July People’s Republic Army, I guess you would call them, There was a desperate situation in the Eastern govern- column. taking up their posts, guards standing a certain distance ment. They saw their people going away.” from each other while they put up barbed wire. There Christa, sporting a dark bob hairstyle, sharply were still openings so people could rush back into the decked out in a paisley dress, dark jacket and pearls, a Bonsai Program Slated West, which is what we did. Later, we heard on the woman equally as warm and engaging as her husband, news that they were putting up, not really the Wall, but added her thoughts. A program on the Living Art of Bonsai will be presented barbed wire and fences.” “They were fleeing East Germany by the thousands on June 28 at the Livermore Civic Center Library. What Dieter remembers is the first stage in the per day. Especially younger people. That was, of The event, part of the Authors and Arts program, begins building of a barrier between East and West Berlin: course, devastating because they were needed to keep at 2 p.m. the erection of a barbed wire fence in 1961. The night the economy alive.” Learn the history and art of bonsai at this free event. before, at the stroke of midnight, the police and units “East Germany was pretty well recognized as an Charles Harder, teacher and president of the local Valley of the East German army had begun to close the border important trade partner for the other Eastern govern- Bonsai Society, will give a brief discussion and demon- and, by Sunday morning, August 15th, the border with ments (Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary),” Dieter stration on the history, art and technique of bonsai. From its possible origins to present day, he will touch on some West Berlin was closed. East German troops and work- said, picking up on the thread. “That was diminishing. of the styles and techniques in the art, and will perform an ers began to tear up streets running along the border to They always had the Soviets at their back. At that time, initial styling of a tree. make them impassable to most vehicles and to install from a rational point of view, I think that one could Founded in 2008, the Valley Bonsai Society is an or- barbed wire entanglements and fences along the 156 understand that they would do that. Of course, nobody ganization established to create a group of local bonsai kilometres (97 mi) around the three western sectors, liked that separation. Then there were all the atrocities enthusiasts with all levels of experience or expertise. For and the 43 kilometres (27 mi) that divided West and that happened at the Wall. They were big time in the information, go to www.valleybonsaisociety.com . East Berlin. Over the course of the next 19 years, Western news. I think some of the worst part was actu- The library is located at 1188 So. Livermore Avenue. several layers of reinforcements, chain fences, walls, ally the border controls that went along with putting minefields and other obstacles would be installed to up the Wall. Everything was tightened up. In the past, create a huge no man's land providing an impassable people could be smuggled out along the pathway from Open Mic for Writers barrier. West Berlin into West Germany. There were, I think, The Berlin Wall was actually the result of a long four autobahns all together, and people were smuggled Whistlestop Writers will host an open mic for writers of chain of events that began after the end of World War from the East through those channels.” all genres on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, from 7:00 to 9:00 II when the allied forces divided this city that floated Dieter explained that the autobahn, Germany’s p.m. at Swirl on the Square, 21 South Livermore Avenue, like an island in East Germany into West and East. rapid-transit highway system, had checkpoints all in downtown Livermore. West Berlin consisted of the American Sector, the along its path. “A West Berliner exiting the autobahn This will be an evening of food, wine, and writing. Cyn- British Sector, and the French Sector, and East Ber- was stopped, checked, and waved through the Western thia Patton, the event’s host, says, “Support local writers and lin consisted of the Soviet Sector. In 1948, the Berlin point, and then stopped and checked on the Eastern have fun in a welcoming environment.” Airlift began supplying food and other commodities point. That’s where you had to do your paperwork each The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue on to West Berlin. The Soviets objected to this because it trip that you took.” This could take hours. “At vacation the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more informa- created a huge imbalance in the quality of life between time,” Dieter said, “people wanted to get out. That was tion go to http://facebook.com/WhistlestopWriters or call 925-890-6045. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 5

Valley Humane Society Offers Critter Camp's Kitty Caretaker Class Young pet-lovers seeking the purrfect sum- mer activityare invited to take part in Valley Humane Society’s Critter Camp! Starting June 22, Critter Camp offers fun, friendship, and reward- Just Kidding Music Set for Rincon Libary ing animal interaction. The Livermore Pub- an awareness of the music are geared toward children There’s still time to lic Library will present they love through the ages 4 and older. register for the first ses- Just Kidding Music on use of play, party games, The Livermore Public sion, Kitty Caretaker, an Wednesday, June 24, 2015 old-time fiddle tunes, story Library’s Summer Read- in-depth introduction to at 2:30pm at the Rincon songs and parody. Audi- ing Program is a free everything feline. Kitty Branch Library, located at ences are encouraged to program featuring special Caretaker runs June 22- 725 Rincon Ave., Liver- participate in the music events and prizes for all 26 from 2-5 pm at Valley more. and mood by playing ages. Scheduled programs Humane Society, 3670 Just Kidding Music is along with a variety of folk throughout the summer Nevada Street in Pleas- one of a variety of free per- instruments. include storytimes, crafts, anton. formances offered during This free performance, music concerts, puppetry, Tailored to ages 12- the library’s 2015 Summer sponsored by the Friends storytellers and a wildlife 15, Kitty Caretaker is Reading Program. of the Library, will be held presentation. a feline-focused camp Just Kidding Music outside, with the audi- For further information, covering cats from tip to Pictured are two young volunteers. provides an introduction to ence to be seated on tarps. pick up a 2015 Summer tail. Through hands-on traditional American music Attendees are encour- Reading Program calen- activities, campers learn ment, police K-9 units, and through song, instruments aged to arrive early for dar of events at any of the shelter care and feeding therapy dogs. and movement. Lynn best parking and viewing library’s three locations, procedures, explore cat Critter Camp is $250 Quinones and Jill Cruey opportunities and to bring check online at www. behavior, and practice per child, per session, and are musicians and music appropriate sun gear. Sum- livermorelibrary.net, or call cat-socializing tech- includes a camp t-shirt. educators who encourage mer Reading Programs 925-373-5504. niques to keep feline Sign up with a friend today friends happy and and save $25 off the cost healthy. In addition, of both tuitions. To register campers will have the for Kitty Caretaker or other SHAKESPEARE opportunity to create an Critter Camp sessions, (continued from front page) please visit valleyhumane. Cast members are Sean priate for all ages. No adoption campaign to Rebecca J. Ennals returns help a favorite feline find org, or call (925) 426-8656 Garahan, Phil Lowery, tickets or reservations are for more information. with her historically-based David E Moore, Carla required, so come early a forever home. yet ‘relevant to now’ ap- Pantoja, and Valerie Weak. for choice vantage points Critter Camp offers proach. She notes, “While Newcomers to the Free on the lawn. No seating three different week-long the doomed young lovers Shakes stage include is provided; blankets and day camps in six sessions will always be remembered Michael J. Asberry, Gwen low chairs are permitted. throughout the summer, for their romantic devotion, Loeb, Regina Morones, Snacks and beverages are emphasizing compas- this tale of five young lives and Mohammad Shehata. for sale at the Free Shakes sion, respect for life, needlessly wasted could Valerie Weak, who Concession Stand, with all and responsible pet care. have come straight from plays Lady Capulet, grew proceeds going directly to Pet-loving youth ages today’s Twitter or Face- up in Pleasanton, attend- support the program. And 7-15 will interact with book feeds.” She contin- ing Alisal Elementary, BYO picnicking is encour- adoptable cats and find ues: “So how does a com- Walnut Grove and Harvest aged! inspiration and educa- munity recover from this Park Middle Schools, and Each performance is tion through games, art, ‘culture of violence’ mode? graduating from Amador preceded by a 15-minute and craft projects that Shakespeare leaves us with Valley High School. She Green Show, starting a influence a shelter pet’s the possibility of hope and performed in a variety of half-hour before show chances of adoption. Vis- healing, a message much community theater shows, time, featuring the Intern its from animal experts needed today.” including with the Chil- Company, which provides will cover a variety of The play stars resident dren’s Theater Workshop, additional background on topics such as veterinary artists Carl Holvick- founded and directed by Shakespeare and the play work, animal control Thomas as Romeo, and Andy Jorgensen. in a lively family-friendly services, the environ- Lauren Spencer as Juliet. The show is appro- format. 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 Livermore School District Lists New Administrators

The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District more than 200 Future Farmers of America members; (LVJUSD) has announced following administrative ap- the Green Engineering Academy doubled in enrollment; pointments, all of whom begin their official duties July enrollment of Latino students into honors and AP courses 1, 2015: increased; and a new Independent Living Skills Center Jennie Lee Kordes, Assistant Director, Special for moderate to severe special education students was Education: Jennie Lee Kordes comes to Livermore created. Valley Joint Unified School District with 25 years of Helen Gladden, East Avenue Middle School Princi- experience in special education. The majority of Jen- pal: Helen Gladden is an East Bay native who came to nie’s professional career has been in the public school work for the District in 2005 after working for the federal system. She has worked not only as a Speech-Language government for 20 years. She was an English teacher at Pathologist (preschool through middle school), but also Livermore High School from 2005–2011, during which as a Kindergarten Special Day Class teacher. Jennie has time she served as department chairperson, wrote the spent the last 16 years working as a Program Special- school’s successful Distinguished School Application, and ist, which provided opportunities to work with a broad was the school’s Western Association of Schools and Col- Valerie Jonas, Axis Chief Development Officer, Nadine range of special education specialists, students and leges (WASC) Coordinator. For the past four years, Helen Horner and Charles Hartwig, Rotarian Foundation, programs. She has been instrumental in the develop- has been a vice principal at LHS. She was recently named Charlotte Salomon, Axis Capital Campaign Chair, and ment of Response to Intervention procedures for Speech as the Association of California School Administrators Splend Splendorio, Rotarian Foundation, celebrate and Language Departments, standardizing assessment (ACSA) 2015 Co-Administrator of the Year for the region the successful Rotarian Foundation of Livermore forms and procedures, and providing ongoing support comprised of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Her fundraising campaign for Axis Community Health. and supervision of Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) nomination was then forwarded to the State level, where seeking their State licensure and national certification. she was selected as the California Co-Administrator of Jennie lives in Pleasanton with her two children, Kellie the Year. and Walker, who attend or graduated from the Pleasan- Kendra Helsley, Leo Croce Elementary School Princi- Rotarian Foundation ton Unified School District. She enjoys spending time pal: Kendra Helsley has spent 28 years in public educa- with her children, whether it be with Girl Scouts, gar- tion, earning her B.A. degree from California State Uni- Donates Funds for New Axis dening, or hiking and fly fishing in the High Sierras. She versity, Hayward (CSUH) in Liberal Studies with a minor is actively involved in PEO, a philanthropic educational in Early Childhood Education. She continued at CSUH Care Health Center organization for women, and has held a variety of posi- to earn her multiple subject teaching credential. As an tions within her local organization in the Tri Valley area. elementary teacher in the Newark Unified School District, The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore recently pre- Vicki Scudder, Livermore High School Principal: Kendra routinely included students with special needs sented a check for $29,000 to Axis Community Health for Vicki Scudder transitions to LHS from within the Dis- into her classroom. Kendra developed original fine arts its new Tri-Valley health center. The Foundation’s suc- trict where she has been Principal at Leo Croce Elemen- programs for her students annually. Committed to serving cessful February 2015 Bella Rosa Ball at Garre Winery tary for the past three years. Prior, she held administra- the community, she partnered with the local American generated this contribution towards the Axis Community tive positions at East Avenue, Junction, and Christensen Association of Retired Persons (AARP) group to launch Health $1.7 million “Fund the Need” capital campaign. Middle schools, as well as a counselor and teacher at the “Seniors in Schools” program which paired retired The evening included dinner, dancing, and donations. Junction. Vicki is a highly skilled leader, whose breadth persons with classrooms and students, among other proj- “The Bella Rosa Ball was an elegant, magical evening. of experience and outstanding communication skills ects. When assuming the Literacy and Reform Coach The venue was lovely, and the CoolTones Big Band kept foster connections with and for all members of the position, Kendra worked directly with Mosaic of Thought my husband and me dancing all night,” stated Pleasanton learning community. Her educational and counsel- author Ellin Keene to implement critical thinking and resident Lynn Gunney. “It was gratifying to help support ing background, coupled with her sincere passion to comprehension strategies in all subject areas. Kendra Axis Community’s Center’s new facility. I was surprised enhance learning for all students, while always support- worked with the Bay Area Schools Reform Collabora- to learn that Axis is the only health care facility in the ing staff, make her highly respected by her peers, staff, tive (BASRC), and was a member of a teacher-researcher Tri-Valley area that accepts Medi-Cal patients, so it’s a critical resource for the uninsured and underinsured in our students, and parents, and within the community. Vicki group at her site. During this time, Kendra presented at community.” has mentored many upcoming leaders and is eager and several regional and State conferences highlighting the The Bella Rosa Ball proceeds and two other local always willing to be a trailblazer to expand educational reform efforts and accomplishments of her school, as Rotary grants raised a total of $45,000 for the Axis cam- opportunities for students and staff. well as demonstrating effective instructional methodolo- paign. Alberto Solorzano, Marylin Avenue Elementary gies. During her tenure in Newark, Kendra Helsley was “Axis is extremely honored to have received this School Principal: Solorzano graduated from New selected as the District’s Teacher of the Year. outpouring of support from Livermore Rotarians,” said Haven’s James Logan High School (Union City) and Kendra is fully trained in the Guided Language Acqui- Valerie Jonas, Axis Chief Development Officer. “The completed his undergraduate studies at San Francisco sition and Design (GLAD) instructional strategies, specif- new community health center is critical to our ability to State University. He earned his masters degree in Edu- ically targeting the needs of English Learners. Under her provide care to thousands of low-income families, and we cational Leadership from California State University leadership, Dent Elementary hit the coveted “800” score greatly appreciate receive these funds raised at the Ball to East Bay and recently completed four years through the on the API. During the 2014-2015 school year, Kendra help make the center a reality. This donation, along with Stanford Principal Fellows Program. Before coming to served as Director of Student Services, overseeing Special other contributions to the project from Livermore Rotar- Livermore, he faithfully served 17 years as a teacher, Education, English Learner, and Intervention programs ians, brings the total support to our capital campaign to an soccer coach, house principal and eventually middle for the District. She was instrumental in bringing the Cali- astounding $45,000.” school principal at Cesar Chavez Middle School. Under fornia Seal of Biliteracy program into the district, as well For more details on the Rotarian Foundation of Liver- his leadership at LHS, new courses in Latin, Advanced as restoring English Language classes for adults. While more, visit rotarianfoundationlivermore.org. To learn Placement (AP) Computer Science, AP Music Theory, it was a tremendous learning experience, Kendra found more about Axis Community Health services, visit www. Sociology, Agriculture Chemistry, and The Write Team herself missing the day-to-day interactions and energy of axishealth.org. were implemented. The agriculture program grew to an elementary campus.

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Wheels Adding Service Times for Bus to the Alameda County Fair

The Livermore Amador Route 8 will receive a 2-for- and Wheels Board Member, 455-7500 or visit us online alamedacountyfair.com. ID, disabled with a valid Valley Transit Authority 1 Fair admission voucher. Scott Haggerty, played a ma- at www.wheelsbus.com. Wheels cash fares to the RTC discount card, children (LAVTA), operator of the Just ask your Route 8 opera- jor role in the rehabilitation For Fair hours and event Fair are: $2 adult/youth, $1 under 6 are free with a pay- Wheels bus system, is add- tor for the voucher when de- of the Rideo bus, securing information, visit www. age 65 and over with valid ing adult. ing service on its Route 8 boarding at the Fairgrounds state and federal funding in to/from the East Dublin/ bus stop. 2011 to restore the bus. The Pleasanton BART station to The historic Rideo bus Rideo bus will be on display the Alameda County Fair- is on display at the fair- next to the grandstands at the grounds during the annual grounds. This 1966 General fair. In addition, you can get fair, June 17-July 5. Late Motors Coach bus was origi- free giveaways and transit night service is also being nally operated as part of the information at the Wheels extended on Route 8 to ac- City of Livermore’s Rideo booth on June 18, 25 and commodate passengers at- bus system. Wheels ac- July 2, next to the Rideo bus. tending nightly concerts and quired the historic Rideo bus For trip planning assis- the Fourth of July Fireworks from the City of Livermore tance and extended schedule Spectacular show. in the late 1980s. Since then, information, call Wheels Each passenger riding Alameda County Supervisor Customer Service at (925)

Snackdown at the Fair on June 19 The Snackdown is back a chance to win a spot at the Fried PB&J Cheesecake at the Alameda County Fair. judging table. w/ Bubblegum Frosting; Top concessionaires will Food vendors were in- Bacon Wrapped Pork Belly go toe-to-toe, each in hopes vited to participate in the on a Stick; Deep Fried Wood that their newest taste sen- competition earlier this year. Fired Pastrami Pizza; Deep sation will be crowned top First-round judges selected Fried Carmelized Banan- dog. Eight vendors with 14 the finalists from entries as Foster; Cap’n Crunch Shrimp on a Stick w/ Sweet total entries will compete at received. Contestants are The Southern California-based Eagles tribute, The Boys Of Summer, will appear in the Fair’s Grandstand stage allowed to enter as many Sriracha Sauce; Funnel Cake Cheeseburger; The Red, concert at the Alameda County Fair, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., on Tuesday, June 23. The on Friday, June 19 at 4 p.m. different items as they wish, Boys of Summer are James Williamson, drums-vocals; Darrel Monson, guitar/vocals; Liam Mayclem, KCBS’s but all entries must be origi- White & Blue; Frosted Flakes Chicken w/ Maple Craig T. Fall, guitar/vocals; Chris Turbis, keyboards/saxophones/acoustic guitar/vocals; “Foodie Chap," will host nal creations and new to Syrup; and Chipotle Shrimp the live event, along with a the Fair. and Bill Winkler, bass/vocals, five hardworking musicians who play and channel some Avocado Bites of the greatest music ever created and produced on the West Coast, that being from judging panel of Bay Area For the first time, the Fair The fair runs June 17 food writers and person- will provide food vendor to July 5. It is open 11am - legendary rock group, the Eagles. The group recreates the sounds, harmonies, and alities. The Fair’s Facebook maps at the information 11pm Daily. the feel of Eagles concerts. All Concerts start at 8pm. Seating in the amphitheater is page will run a contest later booths. For more information, go first come, first serve. Overflow seating, located outside the amphitheater, is available this week giving food fans 2015 finalists are Deep to alamedacountyfair.com on the Concert Lawn Jumbotron

Tower of Power Among Concert Performers

Tower of Power will per- year. When Doc auditioned more Auditorium in San form at the Alameda County during a band rehearsal at Francisco. Fair in Pleasanton on June Emilio's house, Emilio's Band Members Include: 26. father called him into the Emilio Castillo – Band All concerts are held in kitchen and offered the fol- Leader – Tenor Saxophone; the amphitheater starting at lowing advice: "Hire that Stephen “Doc” Kupka – 8pm. They are free with paid guy, he's got something." Baritone Saxophone; Fran- admission. Seating is first Doc and his signature bari- cis “Rocco” Prestia – Bass come, first serve. Overflow tone sax sound were now Guitar; David Garibaldi – seating, located outside the in the band, and on August Drums; Tom Polizer – Tenor Saxophone; Adolfo Acosta amphitheater, is available 13, 1968, Tower of Power – Trumpet/ Flugal Horn; on the Concert Lawn Jum- began playing gigs, and soon Ray Greene – Lead Vocals; botron became very well known in Sal Cracchiolo – Trumpet; Tower's musical odyssey the area. Roger Smith – Keyboards; actually began in 1968 when Tower celebrated its 40th Jerry Cortez – Guitar. Emilio Castillo met Stephen anniversary in 2008 at a For information, go to Tower of Power "Doc" Kupka in July of that reunion show at the Fill- www.towerofpower.com 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 - [email protected]. Mon., June 29th 9:30 to Noon for five Charles R Vineyards events: cel- Avenue-- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday Livermore Art Association Gallery, p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Preschool Art classes: Thursday weeks and Tues., June 30th, 6:30 ebrate Father's Day on Sunday, June each month from 7:30-9:30--Dance located in the Carnegie Building, Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children to 9PM for five weeks. Instructor 21st from 11:30am - 4:30pm. Chal- floor, full bar, small cover. offers art classes, unusual gifts, Arts Center in Pleasanton, 4444 aged 3-5 are welcome to join this Maryann Kot, Location, Bothwell lenge Dad to "Giant Jenga" and other Steve Fread performances: 6-25 painting rentals, art exhibits and Railroad Avenue. Donations always class. Classes cover drawing, Art Center 2466 8th St. Livermore. lawn games. Bring a homemade 5:30-7:30 Cuda Ridge Neil Young information pertaining to the art appreciated. painting, print-making, sculpture and Sign up, Way Up Art and Frame picnic and sip some Charles R wine set. field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The Art on the Green, Bankhead Plaza ceramics. For further information, 925-443-3388. on the patio. Wine by the glass and “Baby Love”: The Songs of Diana gallery has been open since 1974 Green, 2400 First St., Livermore, contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) bottle available for purchase. 8195 Ross & The Supremes, Top Shelf and is run as a co-op by local art- third Saturday of the month 216-7231 or thomasin_d@hotmail. WINE & SPIRITS Crane Ridge Rd./5800 Greenville Rd., Classics returns to the Firehouse ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 June-September. Sponsored by the com or visit http://childrensart- The Chef & The Winemaker - A Livermore. "4th Friday Free Summer Arts Center with this spectacular p.m. For information call 449-9927. Bothwell Arts Center and Livermore classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Celebration of the Bay Area’s Most Concert Series!" June 26, 5:30 to 8 celebration of songs that epitomized Members of the Pleasanton Art Valley Performing Arts Center. Art Classes, For children, teens and Acclaimed Women Chefs, Wente p.m. with live music by Mud Daddy. the classic Motown sound and so- League Public Art Circuit are Event open to all artists displaying adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- Vineyards Restaurant. Dinners, 6 Wine by the glass or bottle. phisticated style! Featuring hits like currently exhibiting art at six busi- artist-only products. All art must ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture to 9 p.m. Tanya Holland, Executive Wente Vineyards, Sundays in the “Where Did Our Love Go,” “You Can’t nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin be family acceptable. $20 fee, and ceramics taught by highly Chef/Owner of Brown Sugar Kitchen, Round, three new food experiences Hurry Love,” “Stop! In The Name of Area. Viewing locations are: Bank information contact Anne Giancola experienced artist and art instructor, TV personality, cookbook author, paired with Wente Vineyards wines Love,” and many more. Saturday, of America at 337 Main Street, at agiancola@livermoreperformin- Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday 2013 California Chef of the Year, . $60 club members, $65 non-club, June 20, 8:00 p.m. Reserved seat Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber garts.org to RSVP. and weekend classes, Home Sept. 10; Joanne Weir, James per guest, per experience. 5050 tickets are $15.00-$25.00. Purchase of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, Art Under the Oaks, July 18 and 19, school classes, Special classes Beard Award Winner, TV Personal- Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Clam Bake: online at www.firehousearts.org, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & sponsored by Livermore Art Associa- during school breaks offered. (925) ity, cookbook author, Chef/Partner June 21, 11-2; Dim Sum: July 12, 925-931-4848, or at the center Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard tion and Alden Lane Nursery, 981 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ of Copita, Nov. 12. 5050 Arroyo 11-2; Festival of Lights, Indian Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Alden Lane, Livermore. No admission hotmail.com for further info. Road, Livermore; event information cuisine, Aug. 16, 11-2 925.456.2405 Pleasanton. Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward charge. Art displays and demonstra- Piano and keyboard lessons, For 925.456.2424; dinner reservations or www.wentevineyards.com JOEL: the songs of Billy Joel, featur- Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, tions. www.livermoreartassociation. children to adult. Beginner to early at 925.456.2450 or wentevineyards. Charles R Vineyards hosts a free ing Kyle Martin, June 20, 8 p.m. Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café org intermediate level. Half-hour private com/restaurant Summer Concert Series this Friday, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. classes or small group classes Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, June 26th from 5:30pm - 8:00pm, Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- If interested in becoming a member MEETINGS/CLASSES offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Fri., June 19, Evening in the Live music on the patio by Mud arts.org or 931-4848. of the Pleasanton Art League or for Artists at Work, a new monthly event, 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Vineyards concert, 6 to 9 p.m., Daddy, a five piece Rock cover band. Jinx Jones and the Jazz-A-Billy- information regarding the Public the second Thursday of each month hotmail.com for further info. featuring Tumbledown House. Wine, Sip, sing & sway the evening away. Allstars, presented by Red-Legged Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at features a new artist and artists at PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, non-alcoholic beverages, Artisan Wine by the glass or bottle available Frog Productions, June 21, 2 p.m. (510) 877-8154. work at the Livermore Downtown now meeting the 1st Thursday and pizzas handcrafted by On the Vine for purchase. 8195 Crane Ridge Rd./ Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Freeze Frame Exhibit, top 25 finalists Art Studios, 62 So. L St., Livermore. 3rd Wednesday of each month Catering available for purchase 5800 Greenville Rd. in Livermore. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- from the Tri-Valley Conservancy’s June will feature printmaker Erica 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in (sorry no outside food or beverages Retzlaff Vineyards, Independence arts.org or 931-4848. 2014 Freeze Frame photo competi- Barajas. Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge permitted) To purchase tickets, go Day Celebration, July 4 at 1356 S. A Tribute to the Broadway Divas, tion will be on display at Cuda Ridge Show and Tell, Artists are invited to ourselves to poetically relay our to www. laspositasvineyards.com. Livermore Ave, Livermore. 925-447- Vol. 1, Featuring songs of Ethel Winery. ​This is a collection of striking a monthly function at the Bothwell thoughts, emotions and experiences Space is limited. 89341. Merman, Mary Martin, Bernadette images of nature, highlighting the Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th through poetry. Become a member & Wine Country Ranch Dance, Mur- Discover The Garden at Wente Peters, Angela Lansbury. July 18, 8 diversity of life in the Tri-Valley. The Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. share your work - Contact PoetryOn- rieta's Well historic barrel room. Live Vineyards, exclusive tour of The p.m. and July 19, 2 p.m. Firehouse exhibit runs from May 1 through July at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 [email protected] for more info on music by the Michael Beck Band and Restaurant’s ½ acre organic produc- Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., 31, 2015. Cuda Ridge Winery, 2400 Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring Theme Challenges, Membership & line dancing. Ticket price includes a tion garden followed by a special two Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Arroyo Road, Livermore. finished or unfinished work to show Opportunities. glass of Murrieta's Well estate wine course lunch utilizing ingredients or 931-4848. A Collection of Sharon Wood's and if desired, receive a critique Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the and delicious food bites. June 19, from the garden. Space is very New West Guitar Group, presented by Photography will be open for public from the group. Refreshments are 2nd and last Saturday from 12 6:30-9 p.m. $60 club members, limited. Price per guest, per session: Red-Legged Frog Productions, July viewing at the Robert Livermore brought by some of the artists, and a noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music $65 nonmembers. Father's Day $45 public, $39 Club (Plus tax and 26, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Community Center, 4444 East Ave., donation of $5.00 is desired although Studio located at 1756 First St., Festivities wine, food and relaxation, 18% service charge). All events 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Livermore, from June 2- July 30th. not mandatory. Contact for this event Livermore. Confirm participation by special Father's Day flight, $25. June are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; dates www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Repurposed: Creative Re-Use of is D’Anne Miller at danne_miller@ calling (925) 960-1194 or via the 21, noon to 5 p.m. 3005 Mines Rd., are July 8, August 12, Sept. 9, Oct. Puerto Candelaria, the vibrant Otherwise Discarded Items. New att.net, or Linda Ryan at LRyan@ website at www.GalinasMusicStudio. Livermore, (925) 456-2395 or www. 14. 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore; rhythms and dance of the rich, installation at the Harrington Gallery Livermoreperformingarts.org com. Beginners are welcome. Bring murrietaswell.com wentevineyards.com exuberant Columbian culture. July at the Firehouse Arts Center in ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss some music to share with the group. Retzlaff Vineyards, Annual Father’s Taste Our Terroir, July 23-26. 30, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Pleasanton. Works by 4 Northern and share work with Profes- Ukuleles are available for purchase. Day Picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday July 23, 2015 is the annual 2400 First St., Livermore. www. California artists using diverse sional Artists in sketching, painting, Small $5 fee to cover meeting costs. June 21 at 1356 S. Livermore Ave, quest for food and wine pairing bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. processes, motivations, and cast-off exhibiting and marketing your work. Young Artists' Studio 2015 Summer Livermore. Table decorating contest excellence paring 19 winemakers materials to create sophisticated ACC members currently working on Art, An open studio experience for and win prizes for the most sumptu- with Bay Area chefs to compete ON THE STAGE fine art pieces. Includes origami, as- exhibiting theme works, under the students ages 7 through high school ous, the most colorful and the most for honors. Friday through Sunday Romeo and Juliet: Free Shakespeare semblage wall pieces, free standing Inspiration of "The Artist's Edge / with projects in drawing, painting, creative table. There will also be wineries across the region host in the Park in partnership with sculpture, collage incorporating old The Edge of Art & Chosen Pathways." printmaking and sculpture. Adults prizes for oldest Dad, Dad with most ten food and wine events including the City of Pleasanton present sheet music and books, and a large Meets and Critiques Friday mornings are welcome to join the class as kids and maybe for the Dad who cooking classes, wine seminars, Shakespeare’s timeless classic. installation work not to be missed. in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCanvas@ space permits. Peggy Frank is a can carry the most kids. $10.00 per vineyard tours and more. Thursday The tale of young lovers doomed Open to the public June 24 through Mac.Com painter and has been teaching art to adult. Due to popular demand, this night tickets: VIP $125/$85 advance by their family’s historical culture July 23. Free public opening artist Figure Drawing Workshop, every Fri- young people in Livermore for over event is by reservation only, 925- through 7/10, $95 after; weekend of meaningless prejudices and reception will be held on Wednesday, day 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists thirty years. Sessions: June 22-26; 447-89341. event tickets available from $35- violence. The remarkable genre- June 23, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at bring their own materials and easels. July 27-31; Aug. 3-7. After Aug. 7 Release Party at Tesla Vintners, $100. Livermore Valley Winegrowers defying play soars to the heights of the gallery. The public is invited to Open to all artists. Professional artist individual lessons available. Contact Sat., June 20, 6 to 9 p.m. Music by Association. www.lvwine.org. ‘romantic comedy’ before plunging explore the works and chat with the models (nude). No instructor. Stu- Peggy Frank for more information Mas Mojo. Tesla Trio with glass $25. into heartbreak. Saturdays and artists. Light refreshments will be dents under 18 need written parental about the summer sessions for 2015 The Singing Winemaker releases MUSIC/CONCERTS Sundays at 7:30 p.m., June 27 – July served. Young@Art Event: Thursday, permission to attend. Cost $20 per and school year classes, including 2012 Barbera; Ehrenberg Cellars Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- 12 in Pleasanton’s Amador Valley June 25, 4:30-5:45 p.m. “Recycled session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 times and fees, at (925) 443- 8755 the 2012 Amador County Barbera urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, Community Park, at the corner of Fun” Young @ Art Youth Gallery Pro- 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and or [email protected] and 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Santa Rita Road and Black Avenue. gram. Ages 5-11. Register at www. refreshments are available. Call or Colored Pencil - Basics and Beyond Sauvignon. Pat Paulsen the new Lodi Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Special Performance: Thursday, July pleasantonfun.com, code 60159. e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info - Classes are for beginners and Cabernet. 5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore, regularly at: The Castle Rock 2 at 7:30 p.m. (No performances Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, about the workshop, 925-373-9638 intermediate students. Classes start 606-9463. Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola July 3 and 4.) The performance THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 9

Additional Art OKed by Pleasanton Council

lawn is next to the Aquatics Center. 556-4500 for more information. Commerce Annual Wine Country The Pleasanton City Valle Parkway and Main proved the installation of Bring family, friends, a blanket and Summer Series, State of the City Council recently approved Street. a new work of art at the a picnic. For more information, visit DANCE address by Livermore Mayor John two items that will increase " Twilight" — artist, Di- Pleasanton Library. www.sfshakes.org. Square dancing for all ages 8 years Marchand, June 25, 11:30 a.m., the presence of art in the ana Diaz, the utility box The art piece, "On the As You Like It and Sense and and up, Thursdays from 7:00- Robert Livermore Community Center, city. located at Kottinger Drive Count of Three," is a bronze Sensibility will be performed on the 8:30pm at Del Valle High, 2253 4444 East Ave. Tickets and informa- grounds of Wente Vineyards Estate 5th Street, Livermore. Families and tion at Livermore Chamber of Com- The council approved and First Street. sculpture valued at $64,600. Winery & Tasting room at 5565 Tesla friends welcome. September classes merce, www.livermorechamber.org/ seven new designs for Proj- " The Most Pleasant It has been donated to the Road in Livermore. For dates and are free to new dancers. Questions? Backyard Model Railroad exhibit ect Paint Box" a utility box Hills" —artist Robert Heu- City by Nancy and Gary detailed information visit Livermore- Margaret 925-447-6980. benefit for Make-a-Wish Founda- beautification program that bel, the utility box located Harrington. Shakes.org. Tickets range from $25 tion. Saturday, June 27, 10 am celebrates local artwork. at Sunol Boulevard and During the review of the to $50 and are day-dependent, with OPERA til 4 pm. 1664 Lodestone Road, All artists chosen for Mission Drive. work, the Civic Art Com- discounts for seniors, students and Sing Out For Dad, Festival Opera’s Livermore. The "Great Lodestone this project are compensated " Hummingbirds" — art- mission stated that it liked educators. The Clorox Company Tribute to Fathers, Marriott Opera Railroad Empire"has 16 trains, 1100 $750 per utility box through ist Irma Grant, the utility the family concept of the Foundation Family Nights will be in the Park and Community Fair, ft. of track, 4 towns, 300+ people the Public Art Acquisition box at First Street and Stan- piece and felt it would have held on Thursday, July 2 ( Sense and Father’s Day, June 21 Featured & many more exciting features. Fund. ley Boulevard. a connection to the Library. Sensibility) and Thursday, July 16th ( artists are soprano Shawnette Admission $40 per family includes As You Like It) with $5 youth tickets Sulker, baritone Daniel Cilli, and refreshments, lunch & "I Spy" games The seven designs were The council also ap- (under 18). For tickets call (925) tenor Jose Hernandez with conductor for kids. Raffle tickets on sale: need chosen from among fifteen 443-BARD or visit www.Livermore- and musical director John Kendall not be present to win prizes. applications. The themes, Shakes.org. Bailey. Seema Shah’s Indian dance Cheza Nami, 2nd annual Diversity artist and locations are as Girls Night: The Musical - Desperate troupe will perform Bollywood dance. and Cultural Awareness Camp follows: Housewives Meets Mamma Mia! July Sunday, June 21, 3 p.m. Civic Park at Amador Valley High School, " A Sunflower Day" — 9, 7:30 p.m., July 10, 8 p.m., July at Civic & Broadway in downtown Pleasanton, in the multi-purpose artist, Robby Houghton, the 11, 2 and 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Walnut Creek, free admission. www. room from July 27th – July 31st, utility box located at Bernal 2400 First St., Livermore. www. festivalopera.org or call 925-944- 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. The camp will Avenue and Case Avenue bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800 9610. introduce students to cultural diver- near Pleasanton Middle The King and I, Tri-Valley Reper- Opera in the Vineyards, Retzlaff sity through performing and visual tory Theatre, July 18, 19, 24, 25, Vineyards, 6 to 10 p.m. July 19, arts which includes African dance, School. Artist Thomasin 26, 31; Aug. 1, 2; 8 p.m. Fridays 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. African drumming, and crafts. To Dewhurst will assist Robby and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. 925-447-89341. Livermore Val- register for Cheza Nami’s Diversity in painting the box. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., ley Opera program. Go to www. Camp visit www.chezanami.org or " The Nature of Pleas- New Interactive Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org livermorevalleyopera.com for ticket call 925-398-3827. Scholarships anton" — artist, Mehdia or 373-6800. information. for need based students available to Zaida, the utility box lo- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way qualified students. cated on Black Avenue and Online Calendar! to the Forum, 8 p.m., July 23-26, MISCELLANEOUS 4th of July Family Fireworks Santa Rita Road near Alisal Las Positas College in newly reno- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a Celebration, Sat., July 4 downtown Elementary School. vated outdoor amphitheater, 3000 member-centered book group led by Livermore, 6 p.m. street closure, " Happy Faces" —artist, Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http://la- a small group of book club veterans, 9:30 p.m. fireworks. www.livermore- spositascollege.edu/performingarts/ with reading selections based on downtown.com Austin Willis, the utility index.php member recommendations and Tri-Valley Ducks Unlimited Chapter, box located at Santa Rita consensus. No homework required– 30th annual fund-raiser and Road and Amador High COMEDY share your insights or just listen in! banquet, Sat., July 11, Pleasanton School. Retzlaff Vineyards, Comedy Un- Contact Susan at 337-1282 regard- Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., " Wildflowers and Native corked, 6 to 10 p.m. July 11, 1356 ing the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. Pleasanton. Includes happy hour, Butterfly" — artist, Bianca S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. 925- Alameda County Fair, runs through raffle games and prizes, live and Nandzik, the utility box 447-89341. Go to www.comedyun- Sunday, July 5, Tuesday through silent auctions, dinner catered located at the corner of Del corked.com for updates. Sunday each week at the Alameda by Kinder’s Meats, custom shirts Summer Comedy Night, July 25, 8 County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. and glasses. 5 p.m. doors open. p.m. featuring Joe Klocek. Firehouse A complete schedule is available Tickets $75; $50 (under 17); $125 Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., on the Fair’s website at www. couples. For information, contact Correction Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org alamedacountyfair.com. Face- Ken Brickwedel at 525-3800 or A story on Yoga on the or 931-4848. book, Instagram and Twitter offer [email protected]. Vineyard Lawn at Concan- additional information, previews, Tickets online at ca.ducks.org. MOVIES updates, contests and giveaways. The Museum on Main 2015 Ed non Vineyard stated that Find your local Performances, Movies in the Park, Amador Valley For more information, visit www. Kinney Speaker Series An Evening yoga mats would be avail- Community Park, 4455 Black AlamedaCountyFair.com, or call With… Laura Ingalls Wilder, Tues- able. That is incorrect. A Events, Festivals, and more! Avenue, Pleasanton. Free. Movies (925) 426-7600. day, July 14th, 7 pm: Born in 1867, limited number of yoga begin at dusk. All are PG. July 9: Bonsai Show at Alden Lane, Valley the name Laura Ingalls Wilder brings mats will be available and Pee Wee’s Big Adventure; July 16: Bonsai Society will present its 7th to mind life in the big woods, in a will be provided on a first The Neverending Story; July 23: Big annual show at Alden Lane Nursery little house on the prairie, and on the come, first served basis. Hero 6; July 30, Maleficent; August on Sat. and Sun., June 20 and 21 banks of plum creek. Judith Helton The fundraiser for Element 6, Back to the Future; August 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The nursery portrays Wilder in this one-woman 116, a jazz band made up of Into the Woods. http://cityofpleasan- is located at 981 Alden Lane in program presented by arrange- Livermore middle and high tonca.gov, or 931-4826. Livermore. A bonsai expert will be ment with the Little House Heritage Picnic Flix, Emerald Glen Park,, on hand each day at 1:00 pm to Trust. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 school students will be held Dublin. Food, beverages, snacks demonstrate the complete styling of Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets 6 p.m. Wednesday, June available for purchase 7 p.m.; mov- a young tree from start to finish. The may be purchased online at www. 24, For more information ies begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. finished Bonsai tree will be raffled. museumonmain.org, at Museum on about "Yoga on the Vine- www.independentnews.com/calendar Free. All are PG. June 26, Dolphin For additional information, please Main during regular operating hours yard Lawn" and to purchase (925) 447-8700 Tale 2; July 24, When the Game contact Charles Harder at 980-3438. or by phoning the museum at (925) tickets go to http://dragon- Stands Tall; August 21, Big Hero 6. Livermore Valley Chamber of 462-2766. flyyogawellness.com/. 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015

(Organizations wishing to run notices sewing machine or serger, iron, ironing Tri-Valley Communities Against a in Bulletin Board, send information to PO board, scissors, along with helping hands. Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care (Those planning to stay all day should CAREs), monitors nuclear weapons of Bulletin Board or email information bring a bag lunch.) Always accepting and environmental clean-up activities to [email protected]. Include cheerful cotton fabric donations. Those throughout the US nuclear weapons com- name of organization, meeting date, who can’t make the Sew-Fest but would plex, with a special focus on Livermore time, place and theme or subject. Phone like to sew, arrange for kits that can be Lab and the surrounding communities. Scout Earns Eagle Rank number and contact person should also sews at home. Questions? Suzanne Beck, All are welcome at the monthly meeting be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) 925-352-8447 or [email protected] at the Livermore Civic Center Library Chase Barkdull, of Pleas- Leading the Way! Mardi Gras 18th annual Pooch Parade, Thursday, June 18th from 7:30pm to 9pm. anton Boy Scout Troop 947, Bash 2015, Fri., June 26, 6:30 to 11:30 Wednesday,August 5, 2015 presented by For more information call Tri-Valley CAREs recently completed his Eagle p.m. Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers at (925) 443-7148 or visit our website at Ave., Livermore. Includes sit down in downtown Pleasanton. Over 200 dogs http://trivalleycares.org project and achieved the dinner, raffle prize drawings, live and are expected to participate in this year's Celebrating 125 years of rank of Eagle Scout. Bark- silent auctions, live band and dancing. event. 5:30pm at Lions Wayside Park. Livermore High School: Livermore dull’s Eagle project was $100 per person, benefit for Mony Nop www.trivalleyguidedogs.org High School & the Livermore High School to work with a non-profit Foundation, which provides leadership Livermore Community Blood Drive: Alumni Association are beginning to education opportunities for teens through Friday, June 19, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United organize interested, committed volunteers organization in Oakland, middle school Leadership Awareness Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. to work/head the various committees to California called Beyond Days; in the planning stage a Leadership Every day, Bay Area hospitals need organize & plan celebratory events. The Emancipation, which as- Academy, a two week-long summertime hundreds of units of blood to keep sick goal is for events to follow through the sists former foster youths pilot program for middle school students and injured patients alive. Summertime 2016 school year in honor of 125 years with internships available for high school donations go down because schools are and not be limited to one day. Interested? with guidance, education, students who are interested in leadership out and people are on vacation. Come Call: Susan C. 925-447-6071 or Email: and housing once they age training. The Mony Nop Foundation is a donate, and bring a friend or family mem- Susan: [email protected] or out of the foster system. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. www. ber to the drive. There’s no easier way Cheryl: [email protected]. Barkdull says that he chose monynopfoundation.org to help save a life than donating blood. Volunteer drivers are needed for Trains, Trains, Trains, Backyard Register at www.redcrossblood.org and Pleasanton and Dublin routes. Donate this particular project over Model Railroad exhibit benefit for Make- use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, or a couple of hours weekly or every other other donation projects be- a-Wish Foundation. Saturday, June 27, call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for week to help end senior hunger. Call 925- cause, “ I wanted to find an 10 am til 4 pm. 1664 Lodestone Road, more information. 931-5385 for details. organization where I could Livermore. The "Great Lodestone Railroad Wisely Watering Your Vegetable Earth friendly demonstration Empire"has 16 trains, 1100 ft. of track, 4 Garden, presentation 11 a.m. to noon, garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore. make a difference in the towns, 300+ people & many more excit- June 20. Asbury United Methodist Alameda County Master Gardeners lives of local youth. I was ing features. Admission $40 per family Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. present talks on a variety of topics., 10 to grateful to find the Beyond includes refreshments, lunch & "I Spy" The 90 minute documentary film, 11 a.m. July 11: dealing with pests and Emancipation group, know- games for kids. Raffle tickets on sale: “Pump” will be shown at 7 p.m. on Sat., diseases that bloom with the summer need not be present to win prizes. June 20 at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village heat (1 p.m.); Aug. 8: ABC's of garden ing [that] the backpacks and Livermore High School freshman Parkway, Dublin. Special guest speaker design; Sept. 12: bulbs: the best drought school supplies were in great football parent meeting on Monday, will be David Blume, author of “Alcohol resistant garden color; Oct. 10: multiply demand.” June 22nd at 6PM in the Main Gym at Can Be a Gas” and major consultant on and divide perennials; Nov. 14: roses - Barkdull’s Eagle Project Chase Barkdull LHS, 600 Maple Street. All interested the film “Pump.” The film explores the selecting, planting and pruning. Gardening players and parents or guardians please world of alternative fuels and has gotten advice and guided tours 2nd Saturday of goals were to collect a goal day to neighbors, friends, “Delivering the back- attend Questions? Contact Head Coach, rave reviews wherever it has been shown. each month. Garden open to public every of 40 backpacks that would and family members for packs was the highlight Rico Richardson, at rico265@hotmail. Q & A after the film. At 6:30 PM, potluck day during daylight hours. No admission each contain two notebooks; more donations. The entire of my project,” Barkdull com dinner. This event is open to the public charge. two pencils; a red and blue 3rd annual BBQ / Pub Night and is free; although, $3.00 donations Forte International Exchange scout troop with parents stated, adding, “education fundraising, June 27 at Castlewood are accepted. The IBEW Hall has lots of Association (FIEA) seeking volunteer host pen; and a hand sanitizer collected and assembled the is a huge part of finding Country Club in Pleasanton. Activities parking, A/C, and is wheelchair acces- families for high school boys and girls bottle. Members of Troop backpacks with the neces- success in life. One of the include bocce ball, darts, swimming and sible. For more information on this event, from various countries for the upcoming 947, including Barkdull, sary supplies. In the end, things the organization cre- more from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. $30 adults, call 925-462-3459 or email flickknight@ school year. Host families provide stood outside a local Of- $15 children age 12 and under. Hosted gmail.com. For more information on room, board, and guidance for a foreign Barkdull collected and de- ates is a desire to receive an by Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) “Pump,” go to www.pumpthemovie. For teenager. Couples, single parents, and ficeMax, passing out fliers livered 87 backpacks, each education and you need the John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter. more information on David Blume, you families with or without children living and explaining the Eagle containing two notebooks, proper tools to be educated.” Tickets or information, contact Edith – can go to www.alcoholcanbeagas.com. at home are all encouraged to apply. Project to people entering one folder, four blue pens, Barkdull believes that the 925-998-3500 or Jenny 925-484-1273. Livermore-Amador Genealogical The exchange students arrive from their the store for possible dona- Proceeds will benefit the DBE established Society will present Debbie Shields who home countries before the current school four red pens, six pencils, youth need the supplies to British Home & Local Charities will speak on ‘Getting Organized!’ on July year begins. Each FIEA student is fully tions. The following week, one black pen, and a hand bring education, and there- Reducing Alzheimer’s: Healthy 8, at 7:30 at its meeting at Congrega- insured, brings his/her own spending Barkdull organized a call sanitizer bottle. fore, success into their lives. Body, Healthy Brain, class offered Satur- tion Beth Emek in Pleasanton. The money and expects to bear his/her share Christopher Walker, Be- day – June 27, 2015 by Heritage Estates, discussion will be about the needs to get of the household responsibilities as well Kindred, and Professional Healthcare At organize genealogical papers, different as be included in normal activities and yond Emancipation Com- Home. Classes will be held in the As- ways to sort things and how to figure lifestyles. For information contact your munity Engagement Spe- sisted Living Activities Room on Saturday, out what works for you. She is currently Local Representatives Carol or Susan cialist expressed his appreci- June 27, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 the Secretary of the Santa Clara County Berger at 209-502-7443 or by e-mail ation to the new Eagle Scout a.m. Heritage Estates, 850 East Stanley Historical & Genealogy Society, manages [email protected]. Information: Blvd., Livermore. Call Heritage Estates to their member database and teaches part www.forteexchange.org. as he said, "I just wanted to RSVP at 925-373-3636 of the semi-annual beginner’s seminar. Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy thank you again for all the Tri-Valley Democratic Club Summer Debbie has also served as President, Club. Feed your wonder about the Night hard work with the backpack Potluck BBQ, 11:30 a.m. Sun., Aug. 2 at Vice-President, Treasurer and Newsletter Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on drive. I’m not sure you have the Pleasanton Sports Park. www.trival- Editor. No charge, Visitors are always the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club leydems.com welcome. meeting. Unitarian Universalist Church, any idea, how much that Dress a Girl Around the World, an Widowed Men and Women of 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors meant for the youth that invitation to make simple dresses for girls Northern CA., June 23, 1 p.m. lunch in open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. I work with. Thank you in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is Pleasanton, RSVP by June 21 to Janet, For more info visit us @ http://www. again for thinking of Beyond Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 443-3317. June 28, 12:30 p.m. brunch trivalleystargazers.org/ at St. Augustine Hall, Pleasanton. Help in Livermore, RSVP by June 25 to Ruby, Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Emancipation.” is needed sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring 462-9636. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 11

costumes give free guided tours beginning each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Support Group meets every fourth information, call 925-447-1246. Pathway Community Church, 6533 friendly congregation where all are wel- at noon, on the second and fourth Sun- Memorial Building, 522 South L Street, Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Asbury United Methodist Church, Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- come. One service at 9:30 a.m. Childcare days of the month. Each tour includes the Livermore. Enter the building from the third floor movie room at Heritage Estates 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, provided. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer 1885 Cottage and the 1891 Main House, ramp on the 5th Street side. For more Retirement Community. The address is Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. youth, adult programs. Biblically based at 846-0221, send an email to office@ and the beautifully landscaped grounds. information go to http://www.calegion. 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are Calvary Chapel Livermore, practical messages, nondenominational. lynnewood.org or visit our website at For information on the Ravenswood org/ or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion. welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath meetings Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- www.lynnewood.org . Progress League (RPL) or the volunteer [email protected] or (925) 443-2330 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. Livermore Community Center, 4444 East muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. The Church of Jesus Christ of Docent Program, please call the Docent or Roy Warner at 925-449-6048. Supportive Services for Veteran Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. Eric's Corner is a free support Families Program offers services to calvarylivermore.org. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- Livermore. 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social group for people who are dealing with a Veteran families, including housing United Christian Church, www. ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. group of retired men who join together to diagnosis of Epilepsy. Meetings are held assistance. The program can offer rental uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congrega- 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, better enjoy their leisure time. Activities at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second deposit assistance for those veterans tion offering community and spiritual the main teachings of the Bible, meets 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown include golf, bridge, photography, travel, floor, Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 who are ready to move in and simply encouragement for questioners, seekers at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 ward, 1 p.m. fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- -8;00 on the third Thursday of each need move in cost covered. The program and risk-takers. Worships on Sunday or email [email protected] for The Church of Jesus Christ of ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men liv- month. For more information please visit is looking to work with landlords who will morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. more info. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: ing in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and us at ericscorner.org accept rental deposit assistance from the 1886 College Ave. at M St., Livermore; Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa San Ramon. The group meets for lunch on Pleasanton Lions Club- welcomes program, who can provide a safe clean call 449-6820 for more information. East Avenue, Livermore; worship service Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 the first Thursday of each month at the visitors to come experience a great time apartment complex and landlords who Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- 10:15 a.m. Sundays. www.trivalley- p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, while making a difference in our commu- are willing to work with Veterans who may cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: church.org. 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vine- San Ramon. Please read more about the nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd have housing barriers. Reina Brunson, Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship Bethel Family Christian Center, yard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. SSVF Housing Specialist, (510) 358- service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., 5866, [email protected] 1-888-805-7151. are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly minis- 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village information or to attend a meeting, call Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org Seventh-day Adventist Church, tries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Ses- Parkway. Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. Operation: SAM “Supporting All RELIGION 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- sions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds John Knox Presbyterian Church, NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military First Presbyterian Church, 2020 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath Fellowship; Sunday Worship Service 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday wor- & Support Group meets monthly for support organization based in Livermore. Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged children go ship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school parents/caretakers of children ages S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- Contemplative Service in the Chapel livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. to Kid’s Church following worship, nursery for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult 5-17 years with (or suspected of having) ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in Faith Chapel Assembly of God, available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High emotional/ psychiatric disorders. It meets morale support of deployed troops. For the Sanctuary and children’s program 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High the third Tuesday of the month from information or donations, visit www. For more information www.fpcl.us or School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining school youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 7-9pm at Pathways to Wellness, 5674 operationsam.org, email operationsam@ 925-447-2078. Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's hall; 925-449-4848. p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Bible study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Inter- Centerpointe Church, During the Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed group is drop-in and free. Contact person Depression and Bipolar Support Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- cessory prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. summer months, Centerpointe Church will worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College is Marsha McInnis at 925-980-5331. Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all Senior adult ministries meet every other hold a single worship service at 10 a.m. Ave. (United Christian Church). More Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during month. Call the office at 846-8650 for in the worship center, 3410 Cornerstone information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. for retired men who seek activities to en- Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., adult worship service. AWANA children's more information. Court. The summer schedule will run com or (925) 315-7170. hance their retirement. Monthly meetings Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. throughout June, July and August. Two Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador feature lunch and an interesting speaker. Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and worship services will resume on August Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Men have the opportunity to learn about pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible 23. Sunday school and a full range of Sunday service. All are welcome. and join activities such as hiking, bridge, Pereira, 462-6415. Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is youth programs will be held each Sunday. Ongoing classes, groups, and activities. investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood Bereaved Mother’s Network of service. Information 447-8747 or www. Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night For more information, please see www. Rev. Karen Epps, minister. http://www. carving. There is also a neat group of the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of uucil.org there is adult Bible study, youth activities centerpointechurch.org or call (925) unityoftrivalley.org/ 925.829-2733. guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore Congregation Beth Emek, Center and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child 846-4436. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month Civic Center Library, Small Conference for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and care during all events. 447-1848, www. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, tors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road Room. The aim of the network is to allow Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada trinitylivermore.org 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and ages) – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at bereaved mothers to make connections Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. 11:30. Any retired man is welcome to with, share resources, and support other 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Center for Spiritual Living drop by to learn about your opportunities. mothers who have been through the bethemek.org. following the John Main tradition, every Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Livermore Valley - People from all faith For more information check our website: worst experience of their lives, losing Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary traditions, cultures, races and sexual branch121.sirinc2.org or email Neal a child. For more information, contact with the Congress of Secular Jewish contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, orientations welcome. Sunday service Cavanaugh at [email protected] [email protected]. Organizations (csjo.org). Information, St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs (put “SIR” in the subject line). Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Cedar Grove Community Church, offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting ClutterLess Self Help Support to new and established residents of the 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the First Church of Christ, Scientist, stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. For more information contact revhar- support group for people with difficulty first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Livermore, services 10 a.m. every (831) 278-1916. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. [email protected] or visit us at http:// discarding unwanted possessions. Clut- on the second Wednesday of the month, Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 csllvlighthouse.org. tering is a psychological issue, not an Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. Dealing with death, Those dealing organizing issue. New meeting location: family activities, and monthly adult The church and reading room are located on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh with grief due to a death are invited to Parkview,100 Valley Avenue (main socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 at Third and N Streets. The Reading Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Resnick. attend bi-monthly meetings. St. Elizabeth entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Room, which is open to the public, fea- 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Well Community Outreach Center Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton. Pleasanton. Mondays except some Community Resources for Inde- tures books, CDs and magazines for sale. and worship with us and to enjoy our ministry provides meats, canned and Bi-monthly meetings will be held at St. holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come or call pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to For information, call (925) 447-2946. hospitality. For more information call the dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies Elizabeth Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or 925- help people with disabilities and supports Sunset Community Church, 2200 church office 925-462-4802. (only available prior to the start of the Pleasanton. Second and fourth Thursday 922-1467. More information at: www. them to live independently and participate Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship St. Bartholomew's Episcopal school year). Those with an immedi- evenings at 7:30pm. June 25th. July clutterlesseastbay.org in their community for as long as they are service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) ate need or who would like to donate 9th. and 23rd and August 13th. And27th American Legion Post 47 in willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's 447-3289. Church: Service Schedule: nonperishable food items, call the office 2015. No per-registration is necessary. Livermore is looking for veterans in the offices in Hayward, Fremont and Liver- church provided. A "Night of Worship" 8:00 a.m. Contemplative Eucharist; 9:15 at (925) 479-1414 to begin the process. These sessions are open to all, regardless Livermore area who are interested in more to provide information and referrals first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. a.m. Adult Bible Study (check web-site): Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., of religious affiliation. Call Mary Hagerty performing community service for young and provide community education at Wednesday night program for all ages at 10:25 Sunday School (Godly Play); 10:30: and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up at 925-846-5377 for more information. people and promoting veterans affairs. senior centers and affordable housing 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Sung Eucharist with choir, child care by appointment only. The Outreach Center Eckankar, "Living in the Spirit of Interested veterans will meet with other complexes to residents of Southern Alam- Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- provided. 1:00 p.m. Youth Group. www. will be open every 4th Saturday to distrib- God’s Love" is the theme of the next ECK like-minded veterans for camaraderie eda County. The Tri-Valley office is located day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., saintbartslivermore.com ute bags from Fresh and Easy Market and Worship Service, Sunday, June 21, at and support of veteran’s causes. The at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 Livermore. Information, 447-8840. Little Brown Church, United Church Sprouts. This will be on a first come first 11:00 AM. The ECK Worship service is American Legion is the largest federally and can be reached by phone at (925) Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 serve basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 held once a month on the third Sunday at chartered veteran’s organization that is 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. the Four Points Sheridan, 5115 Hopyard the veterans lobby and voice to congress. by e-mail at abril.tamayo@cril-online. a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Lynnewood United Methodist Road. For further information, contact The Livermore American Legion Post 47 org. All services are free. adult Bible study/Sunday school. For 2580 Church at 4444 Black Ave. offers a http://eck-ca.org/ by computer. meets the second and fourth Monday of Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015

Dublin Scouts Celebrate Last Year of Scouting Dublin Girl Scout Troop rent members of the troop. 31414 is celebrating. The Over the course of time, young women in this troop these young women grew are completing their Senior into the young adults they year at Dublin High School are by participating in many and their last year of Scout- years of camping, communi- ing. ty service projects, parades, Cadette Girl Scout Troop #33248 met with Agape Villages The troop started with badge workshops and group Foster Care to provide Foster Kids with much needed Daisy Girl Scouts in Kinder- activities. The Girl Scouting Pictured above are the four Scouts who have moved underwear, socks, and books that they collected while garten at Murray Elementary program helped these girls on; below are three of them as they entered Scouting. hosting a Girl Scout Movie Day at the Vine Cinema School in 2002. Through make lifelong friends and the years the troop added experience activities that a group project of collecting in Livermore. The girls plan on an ongoing effort to and lost members, but at one they would not normally get needed items for the local help Foster Kids while earning their Silver Award. point during the Brownie to do. The program helped animal shelter. For their Pictured from left to right are Amanda Shingler, Katie years, there were as many as them develop important Silver Award, as Cadette Darling, Alyson Machi, Janet (Agape Villages), Jazmin 26 attending regularly. At skills and become leaders in Girl Scouts, they introduced Garza, Marisa Mayfield, and Ashley Nortman. Missing the core were 3 girls who the process. a recycling program to their from photo, Maddie Allum. Please contact www. started in Kindergarten and Troop 31414 received old elementary school. agapefostercare.org for more info. on how to help Foster another who joined in 4th both Bronze and Silver In April 2015, the mem- Kids or to become a Foster Parent. grade who have each stayed Awards for community bers of Troop 31414, partici- for the life of the troop. service. For their Bronze pated in their final bridging Amanda Godwin, Court- Award, as Junior Girl ceremony with Crossroads ney Varela, Julie Shahan and Scouts, the girls planned Association of Dublin, Manasa Uppili are the cur- out and carried through on Pleasanton and Sunol. They bridged to Adult Girl Scouts Programs Promoting Health Earn Recognition by walking across the Girl Scout Bridge for the final for Jackson Avenue Elementary School time. Jackson Avenue Elemen- awards presentation, student Jackson Avenue Elemen- The girls are all planning tary School in Livermore performances, teacher led tary School has added sev- on attending college as their has been awarded Bronze activities, prizes and more. eral components to their next adventure. Julie Shahan status by the Healthier US This achievement is the school day and school cul- will be attending Cal State School Challenge (HUSSC) result of hard work on the ture to promote healthy East Bay and plans to study in recognition of the school’s part of the Livermore Val- lifestyle choices. Kaiser Per- Environmental Science; efforts to promote a health- ley Joint Unified School manente funded the Healthy Courtney Varela will be ier school environment. District Campus Catering, Active Stingray’s Grant, attending the University of HUSSC was initiated in the staff and faculty, and the which was the catalyst to Portland and plans to study 2004 as part of the USDA’s Parent Teacher Organization change. There is a Walk/Run English; Manasa Uppili Livermore Mendenhall M.S. Girl Scout Troop #33248 Team Nutrition program and (PTO). In order to meet the Club that meets in the morn- will be attending Univer- goals of Team Nutrition and received a donation of flower seeds from Orchard in 2010 was incorporated ing before school starts, Safe sity of Minnesota and plans Supply Hardware to pass out at their Earth Day Event HUSSC, Jackson School has to study Psychology; and into First Lady Michelle worked to provide students Routes to School, which en- held at the Vine Cinema in April. The Cadettes worked on Obama’s Let’s Move! Cam- courage kids to ‘roll’ safely Amanda Godwin will be with more healthful dining attending the University of their Breathe Journey by hosting a Movie Day honoring paign. options. These improve- to school using bikes, scoot- Earth Day. They talked with other Girl Scouts about The award was presented ers or by walking. There is Portland and plans to study ments include offering an English Literature and Psy- protecting the earth and promoted planting to benefit June 10 at Jackson Avenue increased variety of fruits also a Food Bank on Cam- Elementary School. The pus and a variety of recess chology. the environment. Pictured from left to right are Robert and vegetables, incorporat- Cathy Shahan and Lori Voellinger, Assistant Manager (OSH), Marisa Mayfield, day began with breakfast ing more whole grain foods activities that are facilitated from 8:00 – 8:15 am fol- by a staff person to make Godwin have shared the role Jazmin Garza, Katie Darling, Maddie Allum, Amanda into menu items, and only of Troop Co-Leaders for all lowed by the ceremony from offering low-fat or fat-free sure students are involved Shingler, Alyson Machi, Ashley Nortman, Natalie Harris 8:45 – 9:15 am including the and active. 13 years. (OSH), and Patrick Mocelin, Assistant Manager (OSH) milk.