Thursday, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 36 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Plans for Road to Connect Dublin To Livermore Move Forward A $147 million project to build a about $117.6 million to cover about “Without (Livermore’s) sup- David Haubert told residents of new stretch of road between Dublin 80% of the extension project’s cost. port, the project would not go his city. and Livermore is moving forward. Typically, Alameda County would ahead,” Khan said. The link will also provide a The Dublin City Council voted be expected to pick up the tab for The Dublin stretch is expected route from Livermore to the East See Inside Section A unanimously on Aug. 20 to ap- the rest of the extension, which to have six lanes. It’ll narrow to Dublin/Pleasanton BART station Section A is filled with prove environmental and design runs through an unincorporated four through the unincorporated that doesn't require drivers to take information about arts, plans that are required before con- area that’s not part of either city, area to North Canyons Parkway. Interstate-580. It’ll also allow the people, entertainment and struction of the mile and a half long Dublin Transportation and Opera- “You won’t have to drive on the Wheels Rapid Bus to bypass the special events. There are education stories, a variety extension of Dublin Boulevard to tions Manager Obaid Khan said. freeway anymore to get to Costco freeway. of features, and the arts North Canyons Parkway can begin. Instead, Livermore has agreed to in north Livermore,” Dublin Mayor (See NEW ROAD, page 2) and entertainment and Dublin has agreed to put in pay the remaining $29.4 million. bulletin board. Tesla Off-Road 10,203 Signed Vehicle Park Petitions to Sale Is Delayed, Vote on City But Not Dead Hotel Agreement By Jeff Garberson A Livermore group has turned To the surprise of many observ- in 10,203 signatures so that voters ers, the state Assembly Appropria- can decide whether to overturn tions Committee didn't vote last the city’s development agreement week on a bill that would allow the with Presidio Companies to build the 3,100-acre expansion area of a hotel on the east side of Liver- the Carnegie off-road vehicle park more Avenue. to be sold. Lawmakers left Senate As part of its plan to revital- Bill 767 to be considered when the ize downtown, the City Council legislature reconvenes in January. The expansion area is known as approved the agreement in July. Tesla for the historic nearby town Supporters of an alternative pro- that once thrived close to a rich posal for Livermore, the Central coal deposit. Park Plan, organized the signature The state-operated Carnegie gathering effort. They want a off-road vehicle park has been developer to build a larger, higher- in operation since 1979. The end hotel with a restaurant on the California Department of Parks west side of Livermore Avenue. and Recreation started running it The group supporting the Cen- after the state purchased private tral Park Plan estimates the Alam- land off-roaders had been using eda County Registrar of Voters for years. will validate at least 7,000 of the The proposed expansion of Carnegie into the large, rugged signatures that were turned into Over Labor Day weekend, the 154th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games took place at the Alameda the city last week. If so, that’s County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Pictured is a “weight for distance” competitor – part of the Scottish (See TESLA, page 2) almost 33% more than the 5,269 signatures required to qualify the Games’ heavy athletic contests. More photos on page 8. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) referendum on the ballot. Dublin Honors If the county qualifies the mea- sure, the council can either repeal Contributions its development agreement with Presidio, or put the referendum Help Kids Kick Cancer: Give Blood Of Muslims on the ballot and let voters decide. The city of Dublin recently Backers of the referendum say honored the contributions of the number of signatures collected To Do Good and to Look Good American Muslims in California show the community supports By Carol Graham anemic and were instructed to take apy treatments. He has since gone and the United States. their effort to protect more open Spojni Nasin and Eman Tai, space and provide better parking him to the emergency room. Five through multiple rounds of chemo- When Beth and Matt Corbeau’s grueling hours later, the Corbeaus therapy. He has received numerous both board members of the Coun- downtown, both made possible 2-year-old son, Jackson, was run- were introduced to a new doctor. units of blood and platelets during cil on American-Islamic Relations by the location of the hotel on the ning a high fever two years ago, “As soon as she introduced his treatment. (CAIR), were invited to the City west side. they took him to an urgent care cen- herself as a pediatric oncologist, I September is Childhood Cancer Council meeting on Aug. 20, when Livermore Mayor John March- ter where he was diagnosed with felt the room get extremely small,” Awareness Month. The American the elected leaders proclaimed and did not respond to a request an ear infection and prescribed Beth Corbeau said. “I don’t re- Red Cross is encouraging eligible August as Muslim Awareness and for comment by press time on antibiotics. member anything that was said that donors to give blood to support Appreciation Month. They asked Tuesday. However, during his Several days later, Jackson’s afternoon after she said the word kids, teens and young adults bat- residents to extend the “respect State of the City talk on May 23, fever was still high, and he was ‘leukemia.’” tling cancer — as well as others in and camaraderie every American he said the community has no growing increasingly lethargic. In the first few days after diag- need of transfusions. deserves” to Muslims. interest in delaying the downtown Jackson’s parents decided to have nosis, Jackson received red blood This month, donors can “do “More than ever, we are glad project or redesigning the plan at him seen again. After a quick visit cell and platelet transfusions to good and look good” when they to have the support of community the ballot box. to Jackson’s primary care physi- prepare him to have a port placed give blood or platelets with the leaders,” Nasin said, noting the cian, they were advised that he was in his chest to receive chemother- Red Cross and get a free-haircut. contrast with federal anti-Muslim (See CANCER, page 7) (See MUSLIMS, page 2) Independent Names New Editing Team A new editing team has been ap- the Huntington Beach News. A pointed following the death of Janet graduate of Cal State Long Beach, Armantrout, The Independent’s Frank’s career has always focused editor since 1989. She worked until on local news and local readers, the week before she died on Aug. including reporting for weekly 24. She was a determined force, yet newspapers in several Orange gentle interacting with the public. County cities. The change will continue The Frank spent several years cover- Independent’s 56-year-long legacy ing news for the Orange County as the Tri-Valley’s newspaper of Register, following two years as record and devotion to the com- an editor at English-language daily munity. newspapers in Greece and Italy. “I am very pleased to have found He served as city editor at the San an editorial management team Gabriel Valley Tribune in West that understands the values of our Covina, Calif., then led award- unique communities, and is com- winning newsrooms in Bellevue, mitted to carrying them forward,” Wash. and Everett, Wash. said Joan Seppala, publisher and Assistant Editor Amy Nile founder. “Both bring broad experi- brings a depth of experience to ence in local journalism. They will The Independent. Nile and Frank provide an outside perspective previously worked together at The gained from their years of covering Daily Herald in Everett, where a range of cities and towns.” Frank hired Nile after she’d spent Ushering in harvest season in the valley, the Harvest Wine Celebration takes place each year during Consulting editor Robert Frank two years sharpening her investi- Labor Day weekend. Winetasting, music, shopping and food are offered at dozens of wineries in the started his newspaper career in gative skills at a small but scrappy region. Here, visitors to BoaVentura de Caires Winery enjoy discovering some of the region’s best. 1979 with his hometown weekly, (See INDEPENDENT, page 8) See Section A for story on Wine Harvest by Laura Ness . (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

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Scholz 2 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Federal Firearms Raid Branning Drops Out Disturbs Neighbors Of State Senate Race Around Livermore Park By Bruce Gach Branning plans to contin- Livermore Democrat ue his work toward ending By Lloyd Alaban law enforcement blocked the teen vaping epidemic, the street for federal agents Evan Branning is suspend- Neighbors around Jack ing his campaign for state reducing homelessness, Williams Park in Livermore who arrested a suspect and addressing transportation searched his home. Senate. He said his decision were left worried and won- problems affecting the In- Although Homeland Se- would not stop his work dering after federal authori- to secure benefits for the terstate-580 corridor and ties raided a home on the curity Investigations is an arm of U.S. Immigrations communities in Califor- decreasing the effects of 1100 block of Catalina Drive climate change. on Aug. 20. and Customs Enforcement nia's 16th State Assembly (ICE), Livermore Police District, which includes the Branning said he be- Residents in the area lieves coalitions can be built reported seeing armed of- confirmed the agents were Tri-Valley and suburbs east not looking for people liv- of the Berkeley Hills. to influence local and state ficers, an armored van, an politics. ambulance and local law ing in the country without Branning, a public school “Progress begins when enforcement blocking the authorization. teacher in Pleasanton, serves street outside of an apart- “There seems to be a lot the district as a delegate to we listen respectfully, em- ment building. of false rumors out there that the Democratic State Cen- power each other and create “It scared people,” said this operation was an im- tral Committee. He also a more open and inclusive Sheila Karlson, who lives migration raid,” Sgt. Steven serves as a member on the society so all can thrive,” nearby. Goard said. “This was not Alameda County Public he said. “I may not be run- The U.S. Bureau of Al- an immigration case at all.” Health Commission and the ning but I am not going HSI usually deals with cohol, Tobacco and Fire- Livermore Human Services anywhere.” cases involving arms and arms and Homeland Secu- Commission. rity Investigations raided a trafficking, human traffick- home as part of a firearms ing and counterfeit goods, investigation, according among other issues. MUSLIMS to Livermore Police Capt. No further details about (Continued from first page) the case have been released. Matthew Sarsfield. Local policies, such as President While Kumagai credited Trump’s travel ban. “We the Dublin Unified School are part of the fabric of District’s efforts to promote Events for Book Lovers this country. We are doc- harmony, he said, no place tors, lawyers, teachers, and is immune. Happening in Pleasanton community leaders. But our He read from a CAIR Book lovers will have a learners and seniors can con- loyalty is questioned by this survey that found nearly unique opportunity to share nect at Intermediate English administration.” 20% of Muslim students their favorite reads at the Conversation Classes also at Tai, a graduate of the reported not feeling com- Books and Coffee program, the Pleasanton Senior Cen- University of California, fortable in class discussions at the Pleasanton Senior ter, beginning September 16. Hastings College of the Law or with teachers’ comments Center beginning Septem- To learn more, visit www. in San Francisco, has lived about those who practice ber 12. In addition, literacy cityofpleasantonca.gov. in Dublin with her family for Islam. six years. Her children at- About 10% reported tend Cottonwood Creek El- physical bullying, 50% said TESLA ementary School, where she they’ve heard “mean com- (Continued from first page) volunteers. She said Dublin ments” and 20% cited online has been welcoming minori- bullying. Tesla site next to it has been sites against the ravages of ties to the American dream, “We don’t tolerate hate Your Next controversial. It brought spinning tires and oil leaks, and welcoming everyone and discrimination,” Mayor Visit Could $ environmental lawsuits, as as well as noise, smoke and into the Dublin family. David Haubert said. “We are Cost You 0 well as political opposition. air pollution, oppose the Councilman Shawn Ku- a citizenry of inclusiveness Call today for a Off-road vehicle enthusi- expansion. magai said it’s important and tolerance and law and free insurance check. asts who want more places to SB 767 is intended to Most PPO insurances to recognize community order.” accepted. ride support the expansion. make it possible for the state members, especially “when Kumagai and Council- They have often argued that to sell Tesla for conservation a portion of them are mar- member Jean Josey said Tesla is “their property,” purposes in the public inter- ginalized.” He hopes the they also met recently with pointing out their off-road est. The legislation was in- recognition can expand next the Bay Area Japanese con- vehicle fees helped the state troduced by state Sen. Steve year into three or four events sul to talk about the possibil- purchase the land. Glazer and co-authored by to mark August as a month ity of establishing a sister Conservationists who Assemblywoman Rebecca to honor Muslim-American city relationship. want to protect vulnerable Bauer-Kahan, both Demo- relations. wildlife, beautiful natural crats from Orinda. terrain and historic cultural

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The Independent QTR 8.26.2019.indd 1 8/26/2019 5:29:20 PM SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 • The Independent 3 Livermore Teacher Thomasin Dewhurst: The Heart of Art By Heidii McMichael following of students in the brary in August. The display young, talented musicians. of the subject,” Dewhurst Bothwell Arts Center around area. She instructs ages 3 included her 101-year-old She finds rehearsing piec- said. the holidays this year. She’s Long-time Livermore and older, offering weekly student’s painting of a land- es in front of and with her “There is a particular offering art camps during artist and teacher Thomasin lessons and seasonal camps. scape with trees and a house. students brings her a sense point of reality for each per- the school break and is or- Dewhurst moved from table There’s often a waitlist to Creative Roots of calm. It shows them the son,” she explained. “Kids ganizing a winter music re- to table during her recent get in. She also teaches art Growing up in England, first time they strike a note need to learn less about how cital. For more information, space-themed party, gently history to many local home- Dewhurst developed her doesn’t have to be perfect. to make things look or sound visit thomasindewhurst.com offering students creative school students. artistry by looking at her Although she’s already perfect and more about how and bothwell.lvpac.org. De- nudges — perhaps a few An Esteemed Educator mother’s drawings and read- an accomplished pianist, De- to destroy something and whurst also provides art more stars in the sky or Dewhurst’s experience ing children’s picture books. whurst continues to sharpen bring it back until it has real and music video tutorials at maybe a pale yellow high- and education help her guide She grew to understand a her skills. She recently took meaning for the creator.” childrensartclassesprojects. light on the astronaut’s vi- students in art and music deep connection between her California Certificate of Dewhurst plans to host blogspot.com. sor. The Aug. 9 event at the technique. She earned her illustration and story. Merit advanced piano the- an art and wine party at the downtown Bothwell Arts master’s degree in art and art Her mother taught her ory and performance exam Center was packed with her history from the University that art is meant to be origi- and received a state honors art and piano students and of Witwatersrand in Johan- nal and interpretive—not award. She continues to their families. nesburg, South Africa. She tied to any one standard. She master more complex pieces. If it has special meaning for you, Now, another group of also studied music theory also learned that sensitivity “My students are inspir- Dewhurst’s students are and piano at Trinity Col- when viewing the world is ing and energizing,” she why not frame it? creating a large, hanging lege London in the United imperative to creating art. said. “And teaching makes We can frame just about anything! mural to share at the Liver- Kingdom. Dewhurst later became me want to play more.” more ArtWalk next month. While she’s an accom- enamored with music by Teaching Technique The Bothwell Arts Center plished and award-winning listening to her cousins play Although her own art is package DEALS plans to display it again at artist in her own right, it’s piano and going to concerts constantly evolving, previ- $ its annual New Orleans Bash Up to 11 X 14 39.99 largely her commitment and with her family. ously Dewhurst has focused Up to X $ fundraiser in March. on vibrantly-hued still lifes 16 20 59.99 as well as figurative oil Up to 18 X 24 $69.99 paintings, drawings, and Up to 22 X 28 $79.99 sculptures. But when her Up to 24 X 36 $99.99 students exhibited their art at the library last month, she decided to compose some Packages include your choice pen-and-ink drawings of of Selected Frames, trees to showcase alongside their works. one Acid Free Mat, Regular Glass “It’s not that I set out and Fitting. to create trees, but that my drawing style lends itself to 1912 2nd St. Downtown Livermore that subject,” Dewhurst said. 925-443-3388 She begins with strong wayupartandframe.com lines then adds more strokes. SINCE 1968 Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm Eventually, she finds a hid- den object, and a small woodland creature or a hunched figure will reveal itself to her. She teaches students that exploring the heart of an artwork brings the most pleasure. Award-winning artist and educator Thomasin Dewhurst “Every line is just a pos- sibility,” she said. “And everything doesn’t have to During Dewhurst’s party Facing Fear as an Artist compassion that garner so Although she isn’t shy, look like a photograph.” last month, artistic naturals many student referrals. and nervous newbies alike Dewhurst said there’s an RefiningWhat’s Real Dewhurst encourages inherent nervousness that When students get stuck, took her suggestions. She students to enter county fair has a rare talent found in comes with performing and she sometimes gives them art competitions, perform exhibiting creative works. a line or a simple sketch of few teachers. She challenges at recitals twice a year and students to think critically This past summer, she an idea to get them going. record musical pieces to played piano with a local They’re often able to run while also praising their ac- send off for international complishments. JazzLabb group. Performing with it and produce some- recognition. Their artworks, with a larger band made her thing wonderful. Any artist, During a teaching career including some prize win- that has spanned 20 years, anxious at first, but soon she no matter their medium, ners, were showcased at the grew comfortable alongside should “hone to the essence Dewhurst has developed a Livermore Civic Center Li- 4 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 EDITORIAL A Wine Anniversary Worth Remembering

More than 125 years have passed since wine pioneer James Concannon for the most widely planted cabernet stock in California. They represent some planted vines from France’s famed Chateau Margeaux estate in Livermore’s 80% of the state’s 75,000 acres of cabernet vines. gravelly soils. Now, Concannon has begun a month’s worth of activities to celebrate its rich Last week, wine aficionados celebrated International Cabernet Day, an event heritage, a fitting and timely example of the Livermore Valley’s many historic particularly recognized at Concannon Vineyards. A single Concannon vine, contributions to the California wine industry. descended from those 1893 plantings, has provided clones that are the basis

MAILBOX ACE Train (Opinions voiced in let- had to sign their petition to cause he supports their rep- Los Angeles right after the public consideration now. Adds ters published in Mailbox “preserve democracy.” etitious, misleading and Second World War. Now as So far as I know, the last are those of the author This is all a scam. To incorrect content. I watched TV, a very well letter Bob wrote to The and do not necessarily force a vote on dueling The best part of his let- dressed and articulate wom- Independent was a commen- Saturday reflect the opinion of The plans for downtown, a suf- ter was proclaiming his an was representing Pardee dation of the City Council Independent. The Inde- ficient number of citizens special interest group isn’t and making what seemed and Mayor Marchand on pendent will not publish have been manipulated into one. Why? Because it’s a well-rehearsed case for March 29, 2013, in which Service believing that Livermore made up of community putting a housing project in he commended them for anonymous letters. All The San Joaquin Re- letters are required to needs a downtown park members. Since when does the hills north of Livermore. their support of the Liver- bigger than the one selected the makeup of a group de- On their side, Bob and Tom more Valley Performing gional Rail Commission have the names of the (SJRRC) announced the persons submitting them by our elected city council. termine their purpose? And didn’t seem to have re- Arts Center, whose board Those citizens have been what local special interest hearsed anything, and were of directors was chaired launch of the new Altamont and city of residence. Corridor Express (ACE) Abusive letters may be manipulated by our local group isn’t made up of com- simply talking informally by Philip Wente, and their Saturday Service beginning rejected or edited. Fre- newspaper called The In- munity members? Having a about why they thought this continuing attempt to se- Sept. 7, 2019. quent letter writers may dependent. What is this singular goal of preventing project was a bad idea. My cure funding for a regional have publication of their paper independent of? It is any development they think wife, who was watching theater. Due to the recession, The ACE train service letters delayed. Letters certainly not independent of will impact access to their with me, said, “Heavens! the California legislature is a growing commuter rail should be sent by email pushing a personal opinion arts theater or the ability Your side is losing!” I, on had voted to close down service that serves passen- to editmail@compuserve. of what is best for Liver- to build a larger one in the the other hand, suspected the the redevelopment fund- gers Monday through Friday com) more. Just yesterday a story future is certainly a “special things that made her think ing on which the regional with service from Stockton showed up on my Google interest.“ Bob and Tom were losing theater was premised. Bob to San Jose, with stops in Gratitude for Janet news feed with the headline This letter writer blindly were things handing them was commending the City Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, “Livermore deserves a cen- participates in behaviors a victory. Their authentic- Council and LVPAC for Livermore, Pleasanton, Fre- Susan Mayall, Livermore tral park.” This story was at- common to his special inter- ity seemed to resonate. The making a last-ditch effort to mont, Great America, and I was saddened to read tributed to The Independent, est group: “do as I say, not project got canceled. hold onto the redevelopment Santa Clara. about the death of Janet and was not listed as edito- as I do,” and “we are the real Pardee’s effort to por- funding. This was not at all ACE Saturday Service Armantrout, longtime edi- rial or opinion. I assume it and true representatives of tray Bob as an evil genius just a personal agenda of his, is an exciting addition to tor of The Independent. As was supposed to be news. the community,” ̶ regardless of great wealth who was but one fully shared by the transportation options for the owner of Goodenough Over the last few weeks, of what elections, elected quietly running and ruin- Council and LVPAC. Later Saturday commuters and Books in Livermore 1980- we have seen beautiful color representatives, the busi- ing Livermore amused me. in the year, on November 8 leisure travelers. 2003, I often contacted Janet pictures of the two plans for ness community, housing When later I’d enjoy ac- or thereabouts, a judge ruled “ACE Saturday Service concerning events at the the downtown in The Inde- advocates or unbiased fact cusing him of being an evil definitively that the fund is something that the com- bookstore. If we had a noted pendent. In a recent letter checking outsiders say. genius and ask him where all was closed, and this judge- munities we serve have long author such as P.D. James to the editor, I mentioned Just look closely at the the money was, Bob would ment canceled all remaining giving a talk, or Patricia desired, and we’re excited that the Central Park Plan differences in the competing chortle and his eyes would prospects at that time for a to offer this new service,” Polacco speaking to groups had minimal retail space. plans. The difference isn’t a sparkle. This was a clue. regional theater. A month of 4th graders, she would said Christina Fugazi, chair In the next edition of the park like this special interest During the following later, on December 3, Bob of SJRRC. “Our hope is always send an appropriate paper, several spaces listed group is proclaiming. In fact eight years, I never saw Bob died. reporter to the event. Some- that commuters and fami- as retail space were added it is difficult to see much angry with anyone. As his That he would be resur- lies get out of their cars on times she would do it even to their downtown plan. difference between the park health declined, he never rected now—as a ghost when the author was not so Saturdays and spend quality Check it out for yourself. areas proposed in the two even seemed cranky. He trailing the regional the- time relaxing while riding well known, and thus helped Look at the picture on line, plans. It is however, easy was such a unique person, ater in his wake—would the train.” several who later achieved and compare it to last week’s to see this special interest it took a while to acquire a greatly amuse Bob. I do For the current ACE rid- fame. She showed good paper. The Central Park Plan group’s efforts to keep de- sense of him. Though he had think though there’s a kind judgement, and was tough is not a plan. It is the vision velopment away from their a warm regard for everyone, of intuition in play. Those er, Saturday Service offers but always fair. of a few that may or may arts theater. he never seemed taken in now haunted by the ghost commuters the flexibility to Later, when a group of not have Livermore’s best Don’t be fooled by peti- by anyone. He reminded of Bob Baltzer do, I think, work on Saturday without us started the Rae Dorough interest at heart. tion gatherers, misleading me of Chaucer. He didn’t surmise correctly that he’d the need to drive. For leisure Speaker Series, Janet did Don’t be fooled by these ads and yellow journal- get disillusioned because be no fan of the present travelers, the new service the same, making sure that people. Don’t let special ism. Say no to special in- he had no illusions to start plan of the City Council provides a safe and scenic the community knew that interests disrupt the work of terest and big money in with. Surprises from others for our downtown. He’d ride to their destination. something new and of value our city council. Livermore. Don’t sign their simply stirred his curiosity almost certainly regard it ACE Saturday Service to the city was happening. repetitious and misleading and his sense of humor. as squandering a marvelous will carry the same fare If you read local newspa- petitions. Bob was a caretaker all opportunity to foster com- structure as the current ACE pers when you travel, as my Our Special Interest Is Caring his life. He entered the Air munity feeling and activity service. For ACE Monthly husband and I do, you have Rest in Peace, Janet Force in 1945 when he was among us. And in another Pass Holders, Saturday Ser- to be aware what a remark- Jean King, Livermore vice will be an included day Karla Brown, 17 — the earliest age at way too his critics both of able paper The Independent It is not just a small num- of travel at no additional Pleasanton Vice Mayor which he was legally al- the past and of the present is. Its coverage of virtually ber of citizens who support lowed to do so. The time he have not been entirely off cost. The Wheels bus ser- everything that happens in the Central Park Plan. We For many years I have spent there was Bob’s “col- the mark: Bob was—after vice will operate on Satur- Livermore and Pleasanton, have no financial interest, had the pleasure to meet lege.” When he graduated perhaps Don Roberto him- days from the Pleasanton with Janet Armantrout, the its literacy, its openness, all and our “special” interest after 16 years, he came to self—arguably the richest Station to connect passen- unassuming editor of The make it superior to any oth- is that we care about the LLNL, where he was given man who’s ever lived among gers to the Dublin BART Independent newspaper. ers we have come across. future of our special city. notable responsibilities in us here in Livermore. Station. ACE passengers We are lucky to have it, and We have attended the down- Early on, Janet interviewed the Lab’s program of laser- me as I campaigned for can utilize their tickets for thankful to have had Janet town outreach workshops, research-and-development. Livermore Needs free transfers to VTA ser- as editor. written letters and attended Pleasanton’s Hillside Pro- When he retired in 1987, it tections, fighting against Mediation; Perhaps vices at Santa Clara and San meetings. Our volunteers was into a kind of emeritus Jose’s Diridon Station. have been getting petition developments that would Dr. Phil Welcome Towne status with some supervi- Along its route, ACE Center Books signatures at stores, both scar our scenic ridgelines sory role still connecting Elizabeth Judge. Livermore Farmers Markets, the library forever. Later we met as I stops at many destina- Marym McMahon, him to the Lab. Could Livermore please tions, including Downtown and in our neighborhoods. campaigned for a seat on In retirement, Bob was deal with the facts rath- Livermore Livermore and Pleasanton, Thousands of voters have the Pleasanton City Council. disinclined to settle for his er than fiction? Is this all Reading that Towne Cen- signed the petition to vote I was always pleased that California’s Great Amer- careers as soldier and sci- theater or just delusional? ica, Levi’s Stadium, and ter Books of Pleasanton for a better downtown plan. The Independent’s editor There is no doubt that the entist. While he’d always Downtown San Jose with was coming to Livermore The Central Park Plan has endorsed me for my elec- Livermore City Council’s been interested in serving attractions like the SAP opened a score of memories qualified for a vote. The tion and re-election, and adopted downtown plan America by working in its Center, the Tech Interactive from there. There was a Council should hold that the newspaper strongly sup- defense, his lively sense of came from a consortium of Museum, and Children’s book club, lectures, lunches vote soon and not try to ported hillside protection irony never let him believe seven groups, the so-called Discovery Museum. For and book signings. Did I move forward with the as well. one could bring peace to the United Livermore. It was mention meeting several City’s Plan by approving As readers know, this world simply by intimidat- announced through their families traveling on Satur- famous authors? Livermore development agreements newspaper covers issues ing it. He knew that com- press release as a complete days, ACE offers discount has been book store "dry" with the hotel and other throughout the Tri-Valley, munities don’t come into surprise to the public. The fare for children including: for 14 years and welcomes developers before the so during our interviews I being and prosper without groups had disregarded the children ages 0 – 5 ride free Judy Wheeler and Towne voters exercise their right was impressed with Janet’s caretaking. results of the Public Out- with a paying adult and chil- Center Books to our city in to vote on the Central Park knowledge about big and Bob wanted Livermore reach Process and pushed dren 6 – 12 receive 50% off. September. Plan. small issues within Pleas- to be a cultural oasis, as well forward with a design that “Launching ACE Satur- anton. Janet was famous as a center for science. This worked for them. Council day Service has been a goal Vision of a Few for taking notes with pen- meant he cooperated with readily went along with it. of the Rail Commission. Do As I Say, cil on a paper notebook, Rion Causey, Livermore Not As I Do others to defeat a number As admitted, those folks The opportunity to provide which seems to be a lost art of agendas he felt were had met each other during connectivity for our current Well, kudos should go John Lawrence, Livermore replaced with tape record- out to Joan Seppala and her incompatible with that. Im- the infamous Public Out- passengers on Saturdays, as A letter in last week’s ers and video. Afterwards minions. They have success- portantly, it also meant he reach Process, then called well as providing transpor- edition criticized me for Janet would stitch the facts fully delayed the downtown cooperated with others to each other, held private tation to a new set of leisure making a point by using together in a well-written development of Livermore develop programs he felt meetings, etc. and came passengers, is an important repetition, which according piece, letting readers know by a minimum of one year, enhanced community and up with “a compromise” step for our service,” said to the writer isn’t effective. more about me and my is- and possibly many more. the amenities of life. This among themselves which Stacey Mortensen, SJRRC Of course he conveniently sues than even my mother So much for the concept of was not running and ruin- was the antithesis of what executive director. “I have ignores the weekly barrage knew! After the interview representative democracy ing Livermore, as Pardee the public had wanted. no doubt that new pas- of organized ads, fake news she and I would take a min- where we elect officials such charged; but it was leader- Yet, at the last city coun- sengers experiencing our articles and support letters ute to check-in on each as city council members to ship. He and the Friends of cil meeting, there was an service on Saturdays will in The Independent by his other’s lives. make intelligent decisions Livermore helped establish assumption that if you took become believers in what special interest group. Those I am filled with sorrow for us. According to the a well-supervised expansion part in the Public Outreach apparently don’t count be- to hear of her passing. The rail has to offer – a relax- paid signature gatherers, we of our vineyards. He and Process, you designed the ing, stress-free ride over the Tri-Valley has lost a great they recruited support for currently adopted down- writer and skilled journalist. Altamont Pass to their final the transformation of First town plan. Wrong. destination.” Street into the delightful It is time for the Council Remembering Bob ACE Saturday Service street it is today. Particularly to take responsibility, not is a one-year pilot program Tom ONeill, Livermore he was interested in seeing hide behind the delusion (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) funded by SB1 through PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala About 14 years ago when Livermore become a haven of it all. Those responsible its State Rail Assistance ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) for the division and vitriol EDITOR: Janet Armantrout Bob Baltzer and Tom Reit- for the arts, and he ardently Program (SRA). 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To learn more, visit sprawl had nearly destroyed thing to do with his return to Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. www.acerail.com. www.independentnews.com SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 • The Independent 5 Management of Concussions Talk GRANADAGRANNADAADA HIGH Scheduled at Bankhead Next Week SUSSCHOOLUPPORTERSORT EBINGORS Cutting-edge manage- experienced brain injury prominence more than a As a result, the gener- Every Saturday in Livermore All Regular Paper Games pay $400 ment of concussions, which leading to an emergency decade ago following the al rule from has become, DOORS OPEN 3PM Treasure Hunt pays $400 are more common than often room visit, hospitalization death of professional foot- “When in doubt, sit them GAMES STARTSTART ATAT 5PM Double Action Game pays $750 $ appreciated and can endan- or death, according to a U.S. ball great Mike Webster of out.” In other words, if there 30 BUY-IN for two seven packs Flash Games pay up to $1,199 $ ger both young and old, will Centers for Disease Control the Pittsburgh Steelers. is any uncertainty, get the 40 BUY-IN for eight or more packs be the topic of a presentation and Prevention report. His dramatic story, and player off the field and to NIGHTLY PULL TAB DRAWING! WINNER TAKES ALL! at Livermore’s Bankhead The CDC defines concus- that of Dr. Bennet Omalu, a physician for evaluation. FEATURING A SNACK BAR • HANDICAP PARKING AVAILABLE Theater next Thursday at sions as a form of traumatic the pathologist who proved How concussion is evalu- 7:30 p.m. injury that causes “disrup- Webster's brain had been ated and managed from SEPTEMBER SPECIAL Dr. Paulomi Kadakia tion in the normal function injured by repeated blows the perspective of medical Bhalla, a neurologist, and of the brain.” to the head, was told at experts could be of interest SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21 AND 28 Dr. Jeffrey Ketchersid, an in- Symptoms can be mild the Bankhead by journal- to people of all ages. Three FREE Five On Strips ternist, of Stanford Univer- or life-threatening. They ist Jeanne Marie Laskas in Tickets to the next week’s that pay $1,000 each with Buy-In. sity and ValleyCare hospital sometimes show up hours or 2016. talk at the Bankhead Theater $ $ in Pleasanton, will be speak- days after the injury. In the wake of Omalu’s can be purchased online at 20 (regular 30) Buy-In! ing. Their talk is kicking off Concussions are usually findings, the connection lvpac.org/event/valleycare- When you bring this ad. a series from ValleyCare. caused by a hit to the head. between football head inju- speaker-the-cutting-edge- (Must be original newspaper ad. No copies accepted.) Although national pub- They can occur when a se- ries and lasting disabilities management-of-concus- One ad per person. No cash value. licity in recent years has nior falls or young athletes became so apparent in other sion/, by calling (925) 373- Valid any Saturday through 9/28/19. brought attention to the collide while playing a sport. sports, athletic associations 6800 or at the box office, dangers of concussions in Violent shaking or a blow to around the world developed 2400 First St., Livermore. Call Ian at 925-443-1633 for more information sports, from youth soccer the body can also result in a protocols for dealing with It’s open Tuesday through 400 Wall Street, Livermore (Located in the Student Union) to professional football, concussion. suspected concussion. Saturday from noon to 6 (925) 960-2909 www.GranadaMatadors.org Ketchersid notes they’re They don’t occur only The protocols stress p.m. also a major injury risk for in the usual contact sports health-protecting caution, the elderly. like football, ice hockey and since concussions are often “Concussions are regu- rugby. In 2015, a study in the difficult to diagnose and larly underappreciated or Journal of Pediatrics found symptoms may not appear completely missed amongst concussion was the leading for hours or even days. the senior population,” he cause of injury in competi- The risk to a player who wrote in a recent article. Ev- tive cheerleading, in which experiences a second con- ery year, “nearly one million tall pyramids create risk of cussion before recovering seniors suffer a concussion.” dangerous falls. from a first is thought to In 2013, one in every The topic of traumatic be much higher than if the 45 seniors age 75 and older brain injury came to national injury has healed. Up, Up & Away: Visit Tri-Valley's Annual Luncheon Visit Tri-Valley’s annual bites beginning at 11:30. chance to meet your entire luncheon is taking place After take-off, you’ll en- Tri-Valley Airways onboard on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at joy a First Class inflight crew. Once cleared for land- 11:30 a.m. meal selection followed by ing, we’ll come through the This year’s theme is our in-cabin movie, ‘Tri- cabin one last time to present Up, Up & Away, and the Valley: The Annual Report,’ the Spirit of Hospitality and luncheon will take place an award-winning documen- Partner of the Year Awards. at 11600 Shannon Ave. in tary of how a DMO captured We look forward to see- Dublin. the hearts of thousands of ing you soon on Tri-Valley According to their online visitors. Traveling with us Airways!” description, “Your upcom- will be San Francisco Travel Tickets, $40, are avail- ing flight will be 90-minutes CEO Joe D’Alessandro who able online at www.universe. in duration. Before board- will share the highs and lows com before 5 p.m. on Friday, ing, we hope you’ll join us of tourism in our region, Sept. 6. for pre-flight cocktails and after which you’ll have the

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Ad paid for by Protect the Central Park Vote. 6 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 SPORTS NOTES Fusion Soccer Club During the August 10 weekend, Fusion's 2005 (U15) Boys Gold competed in the Dublin United Soccer League Shamrock Tourna- ment. Fusion bounced back from a tournament opening loss to shut out Granite Bay FC 3-0, then defeated Rohnert Park FC 3-1 to advance to the championship match against Merced United FC. After spotting Merced a 0-3 lead, Fusion scored two goals but couldn't net the equal- izer, clinching second place. West Coast Soccer 09 Magnitude Fusion's 2005 (U15) boys took second place in the West Coast Soccer 2009 Magni- Dublin United Soccer League Shamrock Tournament. tude played their first tournament of the year at Soccer by the Bay held in Northern Ca. WCS Magnitude put out a solid performance winning two out our first four games moving them into the championship round. Magnitude placed second in the tournament, coach Curt Cox said “The boys really played well. We had some very exciting moments and everyone gave awesome effort. I’m excited to continue developing this team.” For more information regarding the 09 Magnitude or the West Coast boys soccer program, go to www.westcoastsoccerclub.com On Aug. 30, the Foothill High School varsity football team won a non-conference West Coast Soccer home game against Heritage from Brentwood, Calif., with a score of 34-13. Pictured is Foothill’s Jayden Payne being upended by Heritage’s James Williams. (Photo - Rumble U10 Boys Doug Jorgensen) The U10 West Coast Soccer Rumble boys team played in the Stanford Cup Tournament showing West Coast Soccer Rumble U10 boys took 2nd in first a tremendous amount of character in both their play and sportsmanship. tournament. WCS Rumble battled back after a couple of early losses to advance to the semi-finals and ultimately placed second at the highly competi- tive gold level. “We played against some very competitive teams and tested ourselves at a higher gold level. Win, lose or draw, right now it’s about learning the game and understanding that our style of play is always evolving. I’m proud of the team making it to the championship game in their 1st tournament,” said Coach Rob Hansen. The WCS Rumble grew each game dealing with physical, organized teams and had to make adjustments in their style of play to be successful. Con- nor Shenave, Zayden Ishak, Isaiah Rodriquez and Dinolen Shang were West Coast Soccer 09 Magnitude finished as finalists stand outs on offense while Alec in Soccer by the Bay. Staples played in goal all weekend, making many amazing saves. For ball. The Livermore USYVL runs tunity to develop self-esteem and more information about West Coast from September 10, 2019 through confidence. Programs fill quickly, Rumble U10 Boys team, go to www. November 2, 2019, on Tuesdays so register early to reserve a spot westcoastsoccerclub.com 5:30- 6:30 p.m., and on Saturdays for your child. The registration 10-11 a.m. at Sunset Park in Liver- fee includes a volleyball, uniform United States Youth more. The eight-week Fall Leagues t-shirt, and participation medal for provide instruction to boys and girls each participant. Visit our online Volleyball League ages 7 to 15 and is designed to teach registration page to locate a program The United States Youth Volley- basic volleyball skills in a positive in your area. For information on ball League (USYVL) announced environment. The leagues operate registration, programs, locations, that registration is open for the twice per week beginning the second or schedules visit www.usyvl.org The Foothill High School Falcons varsity volleyball team won an Aug. 29 conference 2019 Fall Leagues. These signature week of September and ending the or contact us at 1-888-988-7985 or programs provide a fun, safe, and first week of November. Practices [email protected]. match against the Livermore High School Cowboys. Pictured is Livermore’s Taylor supervised environment for boys and games operate in a coed format Goldstine and Book Carter attempting to block a dunk from Foothill’s Amanda Dilger. and girls to learn and play volley- and offer participants the oppor- (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

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Attractions at the 154th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games include historic royal visitors, heavy athletic competitions, and music and dance performances, along with Scottish foods, unique shopping opportunities and “clan” booths. The Scottish Games take place each year during Labor Day weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)

INDEPENDENT (Continued from first page) FORMER LAWRENCE LIVERMORE, community newspaper in Washington and Oregon. In southwest Washington. As 2018, Nile’s work was rec- part of the Herald’s report- ognized with an outstanding BERKELEY, OR SANDIA ing team, Nile covered public service journalism challenging stories, such as award by the Washington NATIONAL LAB WORKERS: the Marysville high school Newspaper Publishers As- shooting and the Oso mud- sociation for her reporting slide disaster that killed 43 on how changes to federal people. The newsroom was immigration policy affected honored for its coverage by the community. She is a the Society of Professional graduate of the University Journalists with the national of Montana. Delta Sigma Chi Award, and “During her 30 years as Amy Nile chosen as a finalist for a editor, Janet brought to us prestigious Scripps Howard her balanced reporting and Award. caring for all segments of Nile went on to cover the community. Frank and education at the Las Vegas Nile are drawn to The In- Review-Journal and report dependent because of these from the 2016 presidential values,” Seppala said. “With campaign trail for a Wash- their background in profes- ington, D.C.-based journal- sional research, they will be ism nonprofit. She later looking behind day-to-day returned to the West Coast, events to provide a broader where she wrote for several picture of the news.” community newspapers in Robert Frank Cal Dept. of Food and Agriculture You may be entitled to: Accepting Applications for Grants Up to $400,000 in Monetary The California Depart- one-time appropriation of current Request for Proposal ment of Food and Agricul- $2 million for BIFS as part (RFP) come from two sourc- Compensation, No-Cost Medical ture (CDFA) is now accept- of the 2019-2020 budget es. 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Albert “Bill” Lewis her, but then with the assistance Linhart Jr. remember him for his conge- and Christopher; and his many He cut his teeth on hanging Feb. 3, 1936 – Aug. 26, 2019 of the Regional Center for the nial and joyful personality. He grandchildren. sheetrock, taping joints, and Resident of Livermore, CA East Bay, he lived in several July 28, 1930 – Aug. 11, 2019 seldom missed work and was texturing walls and ceilings. Af- different group homes for the Frank Joseph Linhart Jr. always the first to help anyone. ter acquiring the basic skills, it since 1963 developmentally disabled. They passed away on Sunday, August Frank was also a sports fa- was clear that Jack could handle each provided love and support, 11, 2019. natic. He watched and listened more complex projects – not and fostered a sense of indepen- He will be dearly missed. to all sports. Baseball and the just square rooms with perpen- dence where there was no limit horse races were his favorites. dicular walls. Jack's attention to to what he could do. He was You could ask him about any detail and creative mind made lucky to have a wonderful learn- game and he could give you all him perfect for curved soffits ing and nurturing day program the stats. and complex designs. Often- at the Keystone Adult Learning Frank liked listing to Jazz times, challenging carpentry Center in Pleasanton, and had music, and Tommy Dorsey and designs would funnel to Jack friends at the Livermore Valley Duke Ellington were a couple of and his "work wife" Dave Busse Tennis Club, where he was a his favorites. Frank also loved since they were the most likely regular in the weight room. all animals and was a supporter to complete the assigned work As his illness progressed, his of local animal shelters and quickly, professionally and with final year was spent at Bethany rescues. great attention to detail. Home in Livermore where he Frank will be greatly missed A very proud veteran and After management stints at was not only expertly cared by all who loved him. Friends patriot, Semper Fidelis. RMR and GCI, Jack found his for but was cared for with true and family will always remem- “Some people spend an en- calling. As a Project Superinten- Bill left his adoring fam- love. Hope Hospice made his ber him for his kind demeanor tire lifetime wondering if they dent with an overview, he was ily on August 26, 2019, after final two months as comfortable and happy go lucky smile. made a difference in the world. able to help manage the way a short battle with Metastatic as possible. He is survived by Frank was preceded in death “Keep ‘em rollin’!“ But, the Marines don't have that projects were initiated, learned Melanoma. He had finished his sister Anne Bergmann and by his parents, Frank and Edith As per his wishes he will problem.” how building benchmarks were his last wood project, played brother-in-law Dan Bergmann, Linhart, his wife Gwendolyn be laid to rest with his parents – Ronald Reagan achieved and measured, and his last round of golf, and as well as brothers Mark and Linhart, and his daughter-in- at Sunset View Mausoleum lo- Services are being held at finally watched the final chads decided that it was time to tee David, along with five nieces law Mary Linhart. cated in El Cerrito.No viewing Callaghan Mortuary on Friday, fall off a final punch card. up towards heaven and reunite and two nephews. Frank was born in Oakland, or service will be held. Sept. 6, 2019, at 10 a.m. On July 18, 1992, Jack and with the love of his life and best Calif. and spent most of his Helene were married in Pleas- friend, Cathy. childhood years in Emeryville, anton, Calif. In their early years He was born in Modesto Calif., as well as two years on Commander Roy S. Jack Norman Jack and Helene often traveled and spent his early years in San his father’s farms in Vacaville Cornwell Renaud to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, Leandro with his parents Albert and Hughson, Calif. He was where they loved to fish and F. and Isabel Lewis, who prede- the oldest child of Frank and Oct. 9, 1922 – June 15, 2019 Apr. 19, 1951 – July 30, 2019 beachcomb. One year Jack ceased him, and his sister June. Edith Linhart. Commander Roy S. Corn- Jack Norman Renaud, 68, (regretfully) caught a 16-foot Bill and Cathy grew up as He had one sister, Elaine well, 96, departed on his final passed away peacefully at home sailfish. Other notable fam- next door neighbors and eloped Correia, married to Jim Correia. mission on June 15. in Emmett, Idaho. He was a ily vacations included trips to in a 1936 Ford coupe at the ages Frank met the love of his He was born to John Lee resident of Emmett, Idaho, and Homer, Alaska and Ship Creek of 19. They spent 53 incredible life at Emery High School. Cornwell and Allie Stribling on Livermore, Calif. Jack was born ... always with generous time years of marriage together, After that, to quote him, “I was Oct. 9, 1922, in Nashville, N.C. April 19, 1951, in Albuquerque, spent at remote fishing sites. leaving behind two children to smitten and asked her to marry As a small boy, he dreamed of N.M. A most memorable trip was carry their memories – Denise me before someone else did!” flying airplanes. He lived that The Renaud Family moved the trip Jack and Helene spent (Curt) Bowerman and Michael He was a devoted husband and dream to the fullest. to Livermore in 1958. His fishing with Marty and Cindy (Lisa) Lewis. Bill will also be A brief service, followed never left the side of Gwendo- father, Norman Jack, was Mikolich at remote locations greatly missed by his six trea- by a celebration of his life, will lyn (Rost) Linhart (deceased). transferred to the new San- including Whalers Cove. sured grandchildren and eight take place at the Bergmann The two were married for dia National Laboratories to Likely the best family vaca- cherished great-grandchildren residence on Saturday, Oct. 12. 64 years. be the head of the Accounting tion was when Jack and Helene who knew him as “Grandpa All are welcome. Please contact They lived in San Lean- Division. His mother Phyllis visited daughter Rachelle at with the lollipops,” due to his [email protected] dro, Fremont, and Pleasanton worked at the Beauty Nook and her US Army base in Belgium. always ready bowl of Tootsie for details. for most of their married life JC Penney. Every day brought a new ad- Pops at his Livermore home. together. After moving to Livermore, venture. Driving without defini- He is also survived by his sister They were blessed with four Jack attended Fifth Street tive destinations brought Jack, June Silva and many nieces and Evelyn Marie children: Tori Taylor, James School, Joe Michell School Helene, and Rachelle to some nephews. Van Lehn (Maribeth) Linhart, Kathleen and Granada High School. of the hidden gems in Europe. Bill’s trade was precision Lynch, and Susan (Scott) Bi- Some of his favorite childhood The single location that brought sheet metal. Over the course July 21, 1945 – Aug. 19, 2019 erwirth. They were further memories included playing in them the greatest pleasure, of his 37-year career, he su- Evelyn Marie “Eve” Van blessed with 10 incredible Mocho Creek, building forts however, was Cologne, with its pervised three different depart- Lehn passed away Monday grandchildren, Jennifer Owlett, and catching tadpoles with Gothic architecture. ments at the Lawrence Liver- evening after a long painful Brian Linhart, Karen Linhart, Roy packed a lot of ad- his best friends Kevin White, Jack's love for the outdoors more National Laboratory. He battle with Diabetic Peripheral Daniel Linhart, Megan Lassalle, venture into his long life. He Kelly, and Jim Dawson. Some included time spent actively took his attention to detail and Neuropathy. She touched many Ryan Linhart, Stephen Lynch, enlisted in the Navy and learned combination of Dick Johnson, fishing, hunting, panning and applied it to the many other lives with her gentle spirit and Danny Lynch, David Bierwirth, to fly after getting his aeronauti- Tom Morehouse, Mike Gun- prospecting as well as camping facets of his life. His hobbies, positive outlook on life. and Melanie Bierwirth. Frank cal engineering degree from NC trum, Keith Jordan or the Batzer and orienteering. Jack enjoyed which included wood working was thrilled to see the birth State. Shortly thereafter he met Boys would usually accompany learning about the various as- and golf, were all extensions of of nine great-grandchildren. the first woman of his dreams, them. Jack maintained friend- pects of mountain disciplines his attention to precision. The He is also survived by many Sara Frances Foster, who was ships with many of the kids that would make him better at many works of his elaborate nieces and nephews. Frank was attending William & Mary from the 'hood until the day he the things he loved. Whether carpentry were on display in his very proud of his children and College in Va., and they wed passed. as an active sports participant, home and his families’. Bill and grandchildren and loved them in her hometown of Matthews, both in his youth and in his later his loving wife Cathy played all very much. Va. They saw the world as Roy years, Jack always sought self- golf more as a passion than a Frank served his country traveled with the Pacific and improvement. For the sports hobby. They traveled all over during the Korean War from Atlantic fleets. His squadron Jack enjoyed as a fan, he kept America to visit and play some 1950-1953. was the “Top Hats.” He had four a critical eye. Jack found it of the most famous courses on Upon returning, Frank re- children: Allie (Scott), Roy Jr., hard to be nonchalant when Earth. They even went to Scot- sumed his job at the United Karen, and David. watching a player he thought land to play “The Old Course” States Envelope Company, After retiring as a Com- was just a little too relaxed. at St. Andrews. Bill won the was a talented machinist, and mander from the US Navy, Jack was known to lay a little Lawrence Livermore National though he started at the bottom Roy joined Lawrence Liver- criticism on a player who let Laboratory Championship Golf was promoted all the way to a more National Laboratory’s a lazy fly ball drop in the front Tournament in 1985 and even Eve was born in El Cajon, supervisory position. Z-Division which provides the of him for a single – especially managed to squeeze in a “hole Calif. She attended Merid- Upon retirement Frank US Intelligence Community when it was one of his favorite in one” back in 2006. ian grammar school, graduated moved to South Lake Tahoe and with technical assessments of teams. Undisciplined or lazy Bill never accepted money from Granite Hills High School, built a cabin to sell. He moved foreign nuclear programs and players on Jack or Helene's for his wood projects and never and went promptly to work for back to Fremont and opened a weapons capability. He con- favorite teams (49ers,Giants, played golf for prestige. He the telephone company. She Hot Dog Restaurant, which he tinued accruing pilot miles as Jack dutifully worked for Bears) could count on voodoo used these outlets as a way to took several classes on money and Gwen had for two years a civilian tow pilot, pulling up Manual Mingoia and the mem- pin pricks and salty language. extend himself through expres- management and soon was before selling. He had many dif- gliders and releasing them to fly. bers of the Livermore Rod and Jack was also a member sion. His family always knew placed in a responsible position ferent jobs during his retirement After Roy and Sara di- Gun Club from the seventh of the American Legion in that when it came to Bill, every- managing the company budget. years. Frank was very gifted vorced, he met Loree (Dolo- grade until he graduated from Livermore. As an honor guard thing was always done for love Upon retirement she was in as a handyman and helped his res) Mulqueeney Castro who high school in 1969. He loved member, Jack enjoyed bingo and nothing else. Bill’s warmth charge of a $3 million budget. family with various projects became the next woman of his working the weekend trap tour- and sharing memories at the and passion for life will always Her father, Charles John around their homes. He loved dreams. They wed in 1974, and naments as well as the impor- VA hospital with the retired stay with his family. “Charlie” Ahlee, worked from to garden, cook, barbeque, have he began life with Loree and her tant state and national shooting veterans. Graveside Services will be age 14 for several San Diego parties, and go on trips. two daughters: Karen (Duffey) events. Jack was often heard to Jack garnered great joy and Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at 11 area water companies as a water Frank was an easily pleased and Michele (Michael), both say that the cheeseburgers at the was very proud of the woman a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cem- meter reader and water meter person and therefore always had deceased. Livermore-Pleasanton Rod and his daughter, Rachelle, had be- etery, located at 26320 Mission repairman. Eve’s mother Ethyl a bright and sunny outlook on Roy and Loree were the Gun Club where the "best he'd come. He would pump his chest Blvd. in Hayward, Calif. Those Juanita “Nita” Washington (a life. The people who loved him party hosts extraordinaire. You ever eaten." up and tell people that, "She was who wish to may join our pro- distant relative of President all agree he was an easy person could always find him serving As a 16 year old, Jack en- a third-generation Sergeant Re- cession leaving from Callaghan George Washington) was an ex- to love. For the last 5 to 6 years drinks and conversation behind joyed it when his mom would naud in the US Army," and point Mortuary in Livermore at 10 ceptional wife and mother, and of his life, Frank was afflicted the bar or out at the barbecue dispatch him to drive his dad's out how she had been inducted a.m. Callaghan Mortuary is Eve had several sisters: Carolyn with Alzheimer’s. It was sad to telling jokes and grilling tri- Chrysler convertible to Hold- into the selective Audie Murphy honored to be serving the Lewis Juanita “Carol” Ahlee who was see him forget the things that tip. They danced, traveled, and ener Dairy. Armed with $2, Jack Club at Fort Hood, Texas. Rach- family. born August 14, 1942; and Bon- he loved. attended opera, theater, and would buy milk, eggs, bread, elle will always be Jack's Pooh. An online guestbook is nie Jean Ahlee born August 3, Services for Frank Joseph community events. Roy spent orange juice, and ice cream, When Jack and Helene's available for condolences at 1949. With a house full of four Linhart will be held at St. Eliza- many years in Pleasanton and and still have change to give grandkids, Zayah (Z Man) and www.callaghanmortuary.com. women the place soon became beth Seton Catholic Church, in Livermore, Calif., with his final his mother. Aurora (Rory Bear, Cupcake) known as “Ahlee’s Hen House.” Pleasanton, Calif., on Saturday, years living near his daughters’ At Granada High School arrived, Jack felt a new sense Charlie prayed for a son to carry September 21, 2019. Starting in California. (1965-1969), Jack played bas- of priorities. While coaching John Westfall the family name and family with prayer and remembrance He is survived by his four ketball, football, soccer, and t-ball was 40 years in Jack's Harrigan traditions forward. The ranch on in the Chapel from 9-10:30 children, ten grandchildren, golf – lettering in football, soc- rear view mirror, on behalf of Fourth Street had a large orange a.m., it will be followed by a and nine great-grandchildren. cer, and golf (4X). Simultane- Zayah Jack committed many Nov. 27, 1958 – Aug. 25, 2019 orchard. He was there praying Funeral Mass, also in the cha- If you would like to make a ously Jack was an administrator hours to improve Zayah's team. John Westfall Harrigan was one day when he heard a voice pel, at 10:30 a.m. donation to an organization in for the Block G Club and played Likewise, Jack and Helene born in San Francisco, Calif., to announcing he was to have a In lieu of flowers, donations Roy’s name, the family suggests (if that's what you want to call attended any and all of Rory's parents Lt. Col. Thomas Logan son. Michael Charles “Mike” are welcomed in his name to The Alzheimer's Association at it) the trumpet in the band. The recitals and events. Harrigan and Mary Westfall Ahlee was born on June 13, the Alzheimer’s Foundation at www.alz.org. class moto was “Love, beer, On a 2017 trip to Idaho, Jack Harrigan. After a short time in 1952. Now the house took on www.alzfdn.org. Commander Cornwell’s fi- sex, and wine. We’re the Class and Helene reconnected with Japan the family relocated to a new name “Ahlee’s Alley.” nal party will be held on Friday, of '69." Livermore neighbors Dan and Pittsburgh, Penn. He spent his The ranch was actually an Sept. 20, 2019, at an 11:30 a.m. Jack enlisted in the Army in Ashleigh Mandeville (along early life there and benefited egg and poultry producing Frank J. Mailho Jr. Memorial Service at Unitarian 1971 and was stationed at Fort from a public education system ranch. The family had to pitch Frank J. Mailho Jr. passed with their two sons Dale and Universalist Church in Liver- Ord, Calif., and Fort Collins, Weston, and Hank, the dog). designed for children with spe- in to gather, clean, sort, candle away on Tuesday, Aug. 21, more, and a 1 p.m. final Salute Colo., before an 18-month as- cial needs. He then moved to the and pack the eggs. In 1950, it 2019, at age 90 in Livermore, Jack fell in love with the small and Party in Roy’s honor at the signment in Korea. town of Emmett, Idaho, and Baltimore area with his parents, became evident that the ranch where he resided for the last 12 Martinelli Event Center. Please In Korea Jack served as aid where Boy Scouts became a was too small to support the years with family. decided to spend the remainder join us in celebrating his many to General Lynn Hoskins. In of his life there. Jack had a focus in his life, nearly reaching family and so Charlie went back Frank was born in Berkeley, adventures! his position as de facto Chief his goal of Eagle Scout. to work for the water district. Calif., where he was a longtime house built and moved to Em- of Staff Jack helped to organize mett full-time in May of 2018. In 2005, his mother passed The family continued to process resident for 88 years. Frank the general’s daily schedule, away, and in 2006 he came to the eggs and Eve and her sisters lived with his beloved mother, Helene has since been dividing Neal Peter Hunt ensure appointment times were her time between the Renaud California to be near his older would occasionally mishandle Jennet Mailho, until her passing punctually met, and provide sister, Anne Bergmann of Liver- in 1996. May 17, 1932 – Aug. 23, 2019 residence in Livermore and the (See OBITUARIES, page 10) Neal Hunt, my love, my psychological counseling (oc- new home in Emmett. husband and best friend, went casionally on the golf course Jack was preceded in death home to be with the lord on and sometimes on the 19th by his father, Norman Jack Ren- Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. hole). General Hoskins gra- aud and his mother, Phyllis Lor- ciously made Jack part of his raine Renaud. He is survived Honor Your Departed SM Neal was born in Flushing, Hospice | Home Health N.Y., on May 17, 1932, as the inner circle. During his time in by his wife of 27 years Helene youngest of six children. He Korea, Jack met George Jes- (Allin) Renaud, his daughter As a non-profit agency serving the Tri-Valley went on to serve our country sel, Bob Hope and other USO Rachelle (Renaud) Chase, and for 40 years, Hope Hospice relies on donations for active duty as a U.S. Marine dignitaries. grandchildren Zayah and Au- in the Korean War, and com- After an honorable dis- rora Chase of Oviedo, Fla. to help provide end-of-life care and support to pleted his tour with the rank of charge from the US Army, To honor the life of Jack Re- all who need it. If your family is designating sergeant. Sergeant Jack Renaud enrolled naud, a party has been planned He went on to open his own at College of the Redwoods. at Basso’s Arena, 6060 Dagnino charitable donations in memory of a departed roofing business and enjoyed He distinguished himself on the Rd., Livermore, on Sept. 14, loved one, please consider Hope Hospice. his life spending time with varsity golf and baseball teams, from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is family, traveling the country, earning a total of four letters. cheap: one story about Jack. Your generosity will allow us to continue Jack remains the only person Frank was a veteran of the visiting national monuments, If you have a photo you providing excellent care, grief support, and cooking and having his morn- in College of the Redwoods would like to share please send U.S. Navy during WWII, where history to earn letters in two var- caregiver education to the local community. he worked closely with the ing coffee. He was a proud dog it via email to CindyMikolich@ owner through and through. sity team sports simultaneously. yahoo.com. fighter pilots. He loved planes Jack's greatest athletic achieve- and enjoyed telling stories of Neal was a loving father and This will be a festive party 6377 Clark Ave. Suite 100 Dublin, CA 94568 grandfather. He will be missed ment was his introduction into intended to celebrate Jack's life. (925) 829-8770 | HopeHospice.com the days he worked with his the College of the Redwoods friends at the Alameda Naval but will always live on in our In lieu of flowers please make memories. Hall of Fame as a member of a donation to the American Le- Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency. Air Station. the championship baseball team Frank worked for Ford Mo- He is survived by his gion or the United States Army. IRS Tax ID# 94-2576059 of 1975. 10 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Catharine Baker Elected to Board of Livermore Lab Foundation Dublin resident, lawyer Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Ap- and dear to my heart. I am velopment, STEM programs degree from the University area students, its first col- and former Assemblymem- pel in Pleasanton, advising equally impressed with the and internships at Lawrence of Chicago, and her JD from lege internship and mentor ber Catharine Baker has small businesses and non- foundation’s new public- Livermore National Labora- the UC Berkeley School program via a partnership joined the Board of Direc- profit organizations. private partnerships that will tory. of Law. She also serves with the Lab and CSU East tors for the Livermore Lab “I am delighted to join stimulate additional research “Catharine Baker’s sig- as president of the Diablo Bay, and the selection of Foundation (LLF), effective the board of directors for the and philanthropic support in nificant role in advancing Regional Arts Association, LLF’s first employee, Sally August 26, 2019. Livermore Lab Foundation,” critical areas.” education, as well as her and is a board director with Allen, as executive director. An avid supporter of Sci- said Baker. “The Lab has Baker became the eighth longtime support of students California Women Lead and In early 2020, LLF will be ence, Technology, Education played a pivotal role in se- member of LLF’s board and young women pursuing a board advisor to Tri-Val- pursuing additional partner- and Math (STEM) programs curing our nation’s national of directors. Founded in technical fields, made her ley APAPA (Asian Pacific ships with LLNL to advance and education in gener- security and in providing 2016, the Livermore Lab an ideal board candidate for Islander American Public its STEM outreach goals al, Baker represented the state of the art, cutting-edge Foundation serves as an LLF,” said Dona Crawford, Affairs). and provide more student 16thAssembly District from research in myriad fields. IRS-recognized 501c3 non- president of LLF. "We’re de- The Livermore Lab opportunities. For more in- 2014 to 2018, serving as the The role of the foundation profit organization, provid- lighted to have her expertise Foundation just completed formation on the Livermore Vice-Chair of the Higher – to open the doors for the ing philanthropic support for as a new director.” a successful summer with 12 Lab Foundation, visit www. Education Committee. She next generation of scientists critical scientific research Baker earned her BA high school internships and livermorelabfoundation.org. serves as Special Counsel to and engineers — is near initiatives, technology de- scholarships to Livermore OBITUARIES (Continued from page 9) the eggs and cause a gooey raphy. Also she would make events, music was always a she began singing some of her Allan, offered to record her mess. Cleaning the eggs was greeting cards out of simple central function, with Eve play- favorite songs, many made pop- playing the piece and play the Eve is survived by a husband done with a large buffing wheel. colored papers and glue on ing piano or her autoharp for the ular by Peter, Paul and Mary. recording at the wedding so Allan Leslie Van Lehn; two If you held the egg too tight it various craft accents like glit- gathered guests. People passing by her room Eve could sing. It worked out sisters Carolyn Juanita “Carol” broke. If you held the egg too ter, colored pieces of gold or After her divorce from Da- would stop to join in. They perfectly and was an important Jourdan and Bonnie Jean Rick- loose, the wheel could grab silver paper, leaves, and other vid, she joined the Telco Car- sang such songs as “Michael part of Jack and Amy’s service. ly; brother Michael Charles the egg and send it flying. Eve outdoor items. Another craft oleers, the AT&T employee Row the Boat Ashore,” “Jesus When Erik’s daughter, Kylie, “Mike” Ahlee; three sons Erik didn’t like dealing with eggs in that got her attention was the group of singers where she Met the Woman at the Well,” showed a desire to learn the Russell Brees, James Edward the carton because of memories “art of quilling.” She made met and married James Seeber and “Puff, the Magic Dragon.” piano, even though Eve could “Jamie” Brees (distant relatives of cleaning problems. many pictures rolling up strips “Jim” Christian Jr. In 1977, Eve and Allan spent several not be there to teach her in of Drew Brees, quarterback Eve was precocious as a of colored paper and gluing the Jack Wilbur was born to bless weeks visiting Maui at Allan’s person, she created a beginners for the New Orleans Saints), child and could get into trouble roll so that it wouldn’t unravel. the family. She and Jim eventu- timeshare the Maui Schooner, instruction book personalized and Jack Wilbur Christian. much easier than other children. She made these pictures 4 x 6, ally divorced as well, but she in Kiehi, Hawaii. They decided just for Kylie, which she still There are five stepchildren, For this reason, Sam, the hired 5 x 7, and 8 x 10. Almost all continued to share her love of to get married on the beach cherishes. It will be on display seven grandchildren, three hand on the chicken ranch, she gave away to people who music and to this day, it still and secured a local pastor who at the memorial. step-grandchildren, and three christened her “The Mean stopped by and saw the art she influences her children in their would perform the service. At the end of her life, Eve great-grandchildren. There are One.” Whenever he saw Eve was creating. There is a sample hearts and memories of her. They also contacted a lady who was confined to bed. She was also various other relatives and approaching he called out, of her “quilling” on the guest Eve was a devout Methodist had a photography business and not strong enough to stand at friends. “Look out, Nita. Here comes book table. Christian who went to church she agreed to take pictures and the side of the bed and walk Please feel welcome to at- The Mean One!” or “It’s The Eve had a deep love of every Sunday that she was able serve as the flower girl. The around the house. She worked tend a memorial service for Mean One, Nita!” As an adult music that lasted throughout to. She had a beautiful soprano wedding was set for Valentine’s with several physical therapists her at 2 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Eve was quite different. She her life and marked many sig- voice and was welcome in Day 2002 and went well. trying to develop her leg and Callaghan Mortuary Chapel, had the most gentle spirit and nificant events. She met her first every choir and singing group. Eve was very talented musi- lower body strength, to no avail. 3833 East Avenue, Livermore, loving nature. husband, David Eugene Brees, She and her last husband, Allan cally. She played the piano very She always said she wanted to Calif. Following the memorial Eve was very craft oriented. when they were in high school Van Lehn, would lead sing-a- well. Her 3rd son, Jack Chris- get her strength and balance service there will be a reception She produced a scrapbook band together. After his stint in long sessions at the Association tian, asked his mom to sing at back but she never had what at one of the two LDS churches of her trips to Maui, Hawaii, the Army, they were married for Research and Enlighten- his wedding. Eve agreed but it took to do so. She was a fine in Livermore, this one is at 1501 which is on the guest book in 1965 and had their son Erik ment conferences at Asilomar then couldn’t think of anyone woman, a good cook, a great Hillcrest Avenue. table. This book is a combina- Russell in 1966, and son James Camp and Conference grounds to play the piano to accom- mother, a super wife, and just tion of her artistry and photog- Edward in 1967. At family every year. At her last ER stay, pany her singing. Her husband, the very best friend.

"This is going to be a much shorter recession than the last “During the last nine years, the expansion has created one," said George Ratiu, senior economist with realtor.com. more than 20 million jobs, raised family incomes and rebuilt "I don't think the next recession will be a repeat of 2008. consumer confidence,” said Frank Nothaft, chief economist ...The housing market is in a better position." of CoreLogic, which tracks and analyzes financial, real While the next recession may not be based on the real estate and consumer information. “The longest stretch of estate industry, it will certainly have an impact. mortgage rates below 5 percent in more than 60 years has Real estate accounts for 15 percent of national GDP (gross supplemented these factors. These economic forces have domestic product, a monetary measure of the market value driven a recovery in home sales, construction, prices and of all the final goods and services produced), so it is clearly home equity wealth.” a major factor. In the Bay Area, as well as throughout the United States, And folks who are worried about job security, increased housing construction is still struggling to keep up with de- What Recession Could costs of imported goods, and the stability of their retirement mand, with an annual national shortfall of 300,000-400,000 accounts may be less inclined to purchase new homes. new homes. That shortfall has kept home prices high. Mean for Bay Area Housing Nationally, sales of existing homes climbed 2.5 percent That shortfall — combined with the mitigating effects By Cher Wollard in July, led by the West. But foot traffic – the number of of low interest rates — leads many experts to predict that would-be-buyers out looking for property – was sluggish. although demand for property at the upper end of the market Last Christmas Eve, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Foot traffic tells us a lot about what sales will look like in may soften a bit, houses at the lower and mid-level price plunged to 21,792, a low not seen in over 15 months. the near future. points will hold their value. By July 10, this leading stock market index breached the “Home showings remained flat in July despite lower inter- “We’re probably in the strongest housing market in the 27,000 mark for the first time to close at a record high 27,088. est rates, as potential buyers appeared to have become more history of our country,” said Barry Habib, a well-regarded A month later, it was had fallen below 26,000. cautious given current economic conditions,” according to mortgage industry professional and CEO of MBS Highway. On Friday, Aug. 23, when the stock market closed for the National Association of Realtors. “So if there’s a recession, real estate is probably still OK.” the day, the Dow was at 25,628.90 – a decline of almost 6 “After achieving the longest economic expansion in the Theoretically, when prices get too high, folks stop buying. percent in five weeks. U.S. history and growing a solid 3.2 percent annualized But with interest rates ranging from low to very low, people In between, it roller-coasted hundreds of points in a rate in the first quarter of 2019, which way is the $19 tril- are able to pay more because their monthly payments remain matter of days. lion income-generating economy headed?” Laurence Yun, affordable. This has been true for the last several years, and This volatility, plus trade wars, geo-political disputes, chief economist for the N.A.R., wrote on a Forbes post in more so in the past few weeks as mortgage interest rates soaring deficits and something called the “inverted yield July. “Not as strong.” have fallen. curve,” are leading many economists to predict a recession in “Constant trade war rhetoric” has had a negative impact Habib is predicting “the lowest rates we’ve ever seen” the coming months. This is despite a strong dollar, a growth on business, he said. Uncertainty has made corporations less for the foreseeable future. rate of about 2 percent and low unemployment numbers. inclined to make large capital investments. Boyd Robinson, a senior mortgage advisor with Welcome According to a recent survey of more than 200 members “One caution is that slower activity of exports and im- Home Funding in Livermore, agrees. of the National Association for Business Economics, 40 per- ports have in the past correlated with a slowing economy,” “The silver lining to all the market volatility that the cent of economists, strategists, academics and policymakers said Yun. “If businesses cannot operate in the most efficient economic markets have been recently experiencing is an believe the United States will enter a recession this year or manner as they see fit, then the economy slows.” unexpected drop in mortgage interest rates,” he said. “Pro- next. An additional 25 percent predict a recession in 2021. One key area for future growth is real estate. spective home buyers are finding more buying power, and For many, the word recession conjures memories of the “Rising home sales and increased housing starts have current homeowners are able to reduce their monthly hous- plummeting home prices, foreclosures and short sales of the nearly always been associated with economic expansion,” ing payments as a result. It remains to be seen where rates 2008 financial crisis. he noted. “More home sales also mean increased number will go, and if they drop any more as a result of Executive But recessions come in different sizes and forms, and of Americans who can participate in wealth gains. Conse- Branch pressure on the Fed. But for now, this is the best time develop from myriad causes. quently, consumer spending, including vehicle sales, can in years for low interest rates.” The 2008 downturn has been blamed on unsustainable, turn higher.” If you are thinking about buying or selling real estate, poorly regulated lending practices on a massive scale – par- The very low interest rates we have been experiencing contact your local Realtor today. ticularly in the real estate market. for the last several years have allowed people to purchase When the recession hit, it hit the housing market first, hit more expensive homes than they might have thought pos- Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway it hardest and impacted it for several years past the nadir. sible, modifying the effects of higher prices. HomeServices in Livermore. But the past does not necessarily predict the future.

ducted by an Individual. The LLC, 2. 3 Carneros, 3. Silicon 2019. Expires August 2, 2024. ness name(s) listed above: the following owner(s): /s/: David Charles Thomas, LEGAL NOTICES date on which the registrant Valley Resume, 2949 College The Independent Legal No. N/A. Signature of Registrants: Maricela Diaz Diaz, 810 Kings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Owner. This statement was first commenced to transact Ave, Apt 135, Livermore, CA 4611 Published Aug 15, /s/: Jacquelyn T. Marshall, Canyon CT, Tracy, CA 95376. NAME STATEMENT filed with the County Clerk of FOR INFORMATION business under the fictitious 94550, is hereby registered by 22, 29, September 5, 2019. Principal. This statement This business is conducted FILE NO. 562457 Alameda on August 13, 2019. PLACING business name(s) listed above: the following owner(s): was filed with the County by an Individual. The date on The following person(s) do- Expires August 13, 2024. LEGAL NOTICES N/A. Signature of Registrants: ALP Equity LLC, 2949 Col- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Alameda on July 25, which the registrant first com- ing business as: Tri-Valley The Independent Legal No. Call 925-243-8000 /s/: Joseph Daniel Lasica, lege Ave, Apt 135, Livermore, NAME STATEMENT 2019. Expires July 25, 2024. menced to transact business Classes, 1257 Amalfi Com- 4618 Published Aug 22, Founder. This statement was CA 94550. This business is FILE NO. 561935 The Independent Legal No. under the fictitious business mon Court, Livermore, CA 29, September 5, 12, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS filed with the County Clerk conducted by a Limited Li- The following person(s) doing 4613 Published Aug 15, name(s) listed above: N/A. 94551, is hereby registered by NAME STATEMENT of Alameda on August 8, ability Company. The date on business as: Solsys, 2833 Aln- 22, 29, September 5, 2019. Signature of Registrants: the following Francine Sned- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 561819 2019. Expires August 8 2024. which the registrant first com- wick Ave, Unit 2, Livermore, CA /s/: Maricela Diaz Diaz, don & Gregory Sneddon, NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. menced to transact business 94551, is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Owner. This statement was Jordan Boreman, 1257 Amalfi FILE NO. 561562 business as: 3D Remodeling 4608 Published Aug 15, under the fictitious business the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT filed with the County Clerk Common Court, Livermore, CA The following person(s) doing & Construction, 111 Lindbergh 22, 29, September 5, 2019. name(s) listed above: July 24, Paulo Maldonado, 2833 Aln- FILE NO. 561671 of Alameda on July 22, 94551. This business is con- business as: Oculis LLC, 1948 Ave, Suite D, Livermore, CA 2018. Signature of Registrants: wick Ave, Unit 2, Livermore, The following person(s) do- 2019. Expires July 22, 2024. ducted by a Married Couple. Fiorio Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94551, is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: Pedro Aguilera, Presi- CA 94551. This business is ing business as: Ovasians The Independent Legal No. The date on which the regis- 94566, is hereby registered the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT dent. This statement was conducted by an Individual. Vietnamese Cuisine & 4615 Published Aug 22, trant first commenced to trans- by the following owner(s): 3D Remodeling & Construc- FILE NO. 562162-3 filed with the County Clerk The date on which the regis- Boba Tea, 1548 N. Vasco 29, September 5, 12, 2019. act business under the fictitious Oculis Cleaning, LLC, 1948 tion, 111 Lindbergh Ave, Suite The following person(s) do- of Alameda on July 23, trant first commenced to trans- Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, business name(s) listed above: Fiorio Circle, Pleasanton, D, Livermore, CA 94551. This ing business as: 1. Edge Auto 2019. Expires July 23, 2024. act business under the fictitious is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N/A. Signature of Registrants: CA 94566. This business is business is conducted by a Care, 2. Edge Detailing, 1784 The Independent Legal No. business name(s) listed above: the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT /s/: Francine Sneddon, Co- conducted by a Limitied Li- Corporation. The date on which Creek Road, Livermore, CA 4610 Published Aug 15, N/A. Signature of Registrants: Syndicated Inc., 5593 McFarlan FILE NO. 562364-562367 Owner. This statement was ability Company. The date the registrant first commenced 94550, is hereby registered by 22, 29, September 5, 2019. /s/: Paulo Maldonado, Owner. Ranch Dr, Antioch, CA 94531. The following person(s) doing filed with the County Clerk of on which the registrant first to transact business under the following owner(s): This statement was filed This business is conducted business as: 1. Liv Fitness, 2. Alameda on August 19, 2019. commenced to transact busi- the fictitious business name(s) Jordan Paul Esling, 1784 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Al- by a Corporation. The date on Lead Athletics, 3. Sniper Bas- Expires August 19, 2024. ness under the fictitious busi- listed above: January 18, Creek Road, Livermore, CA NAME STATEMENT ameda on August 5, 2019. which the registrant first com- ketball, 4. Boreman Sportsplex The Independent Legal No. ness name(s) listed above: 2019. Signature of Registrants: 94550. This business is con- FILE NO. 561863 Expires August 5, 2024. menced to transact business Basketball Training Center, 4617 Published Aug 22, N/A. Signature of Registrants: /s/: James Alexander, Presi- ducted by an Individual. The The following person(s) do- The Independent Legal No. under the fictitious business 2506 Bassetts Way, Dublin, CA 29, September 5, 12, 2019. /s/: sandra Saldivar, Manag- dent. This statement was date on which the registrant ing business as: R K Houtz, 4612 Published Aug 15, name(s) listed above: May 10, 94568, is hereby registered by ing Member. This statement filed with the County Clerk first commenced to transact LLC, 6363 Collier Canyon 22, 29, September 5, 2019. 2009. Signature of Registrants: the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS was filed with the County of Alameda on August 1, business under the fictitious Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, /s/: Thomas La, President. Jordan Boreman, 2506 Bas- NAME STATEMENT Clerk of Alameda on July 25, 2019. Expires August 1 2024. business name(s) listed above: is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed setts Way, Dublin, CA 94568. FILE NO. 562244 2019. Expires July 25, 2024. The Independent Legal No. N/A. Signature of Registrants: the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of Al- This business is conducted The following person(s) do- The Independent Legal No. 4607 Published Aug 15, /s/: Jordan Paul Esling, CEO. R K Houtz, LLC, 6363 Col- FILE NO. 561531 ameda on July 29, 2019. by a Corporation. The date ing business as: The Bay 4619 Published Aug 22, 22, 29, September 5, 2019. This statement was filed lier Canyon Rd, Livermore, The following person(s) doing Expires July 29, 2024. on which the registrant first Cellar, 3234 Saratoga 29, September 5, 12, 2019. with the County Clerk of Al- CA 94551. This business is business as: JJ Grooming, 8419 The Independent Legal No. commenced to transact busi- Court, Livermore, CA 94550, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ameda on August 9, 2019. conducted by a Limited Li- Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 4614 Published Aug 15, ness under the fictitious busi- is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Expires August 9, 2024. ability Company. The date 94550, is hereby registered by 22, 29, September 5, 2019. ness name(s) listed above: the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 562094 The Independent Legal No. on which the registrant first the following owner(s): N/A. Signature of Registrants: David Charles Thomas, 3234 FILE NO. 562032 The following person(s) doing 4609 Published Aug 15, commenced to transact busi- J. Marshall Investments, LLC, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: Jordan Boreman, Presi- Saratoga Court, Livermore, CA The following person(s) do- business as: Authors AI, 3756 22, 29, September 5, 2019. ness under the fictitious busi- 1267 Willis St, Ste 200, Red- NAME STATEMENT dent. This statement was 94550. This business is con- ing business as: The Sleek Pimlico Dr. Pleasanton, CA ness name(s) listed above: ding, CA 96001. This business FILE NO. 561409 filed with the County Clerk of ducted by an Individual. The Peach Co., 101 E Vineyard 94588, is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N/A. Signature of Registrants: is conducted by a Limited Li- The following person(s) do- Alameda on August 15, 2019. date on which the registrant Ave, Ste 111, Livermore, CA the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT /s/: Roger Kenneth Houtz, ability Company. The date ing business as: Del Ran- Expires August 15, 2024. first commenced to transact 94550, is hereby registered by Joseph Daniel Lasica, 3756 FILE NO. 561479-561481 Managing Member. This state- on which the registrant first cho Supermercardo, 1565 The Independent Legal No. business under the fictitious the following owner(s): Pimlico Dr. Pleasanton, CA The following person(s) doing ment was filed with the County commenced to transact busi- Olivina Ave, Livermore, CA 4616 Published Aug 22, business name(s) listed above: Brittany Nunes, 778 Wimble- 94588. This business is con- business as: 1. ALP Equity Clerk of Alameda on August 2, ness under the fictitious busi- 94551, is hereby registered by 29, September 5, 12, 2019. N/A. Signature of Registrants: don Lane, Livermore, CA SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 • The Independent 11

94551. This business is date on which the registrant statement was filed with The location is Delucchi Park, the Contractors State License conducted by an individual. first commenced to transact the County Clerk of Alam- 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am Board. State law also requires The date on which the reg- business under the fictitious eda on August 19, 2019. to 1:00pm. that contractors include their istrant first commenced to business name(s) listed above: Expires August 19, 2024. Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens license numbers on all adver- transact business under the N/A. Signature of Registrants: The Independent Legal at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- tising. Check your contractor’s fictitious business name(s) /s/: Lessette Maldonado, No. 4626 Published Sep- dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to status at www.cslb.ca.gov or listed above: August 7, 2019. Owner. This statement was tember 5, 12, 19, 26 2019. 3pm. (800)321-CSLB (2752). Un- Signature of Registrants: filed with the County Clerk of Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. licensed persons taking jobs /s/: Brittany Nunes, Owner. Alameda on August 27, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORG, to see adoptable ani- less than $500 must state in This statement was filed Expires August 27, 2024. NAME STATEMENT mals, volunteer opportunities, their advertisements that they with the County Clerk of Al- The Independent Legal FILE NO. 562476 and how to donate. are not licensed by the Con- ameda on August 7, 2019. No. 4623 Published Sep- The following person(s) do- tractors State License Board.” Expires August 7, 2024. tember 5, 12, 19, 26 2019. ing business as: Blue Water Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL REAL ESTATE The Independent Legal No. Builders, 1686 2nd Street, RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- 4620 Published Aug 29, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Livermore, CA 94550, ter, and Instagram. 168) LAND FOR SALE September 5, 12, 119, 2019. NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by FERAL CAT FOUNDATION FILE NO. 562442 the following owner(s): 170) LAND FOR RENT Cat & kitten adoptions now at FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- Steve A. Kauffman, 317 Brandy the new Livermore Petco on 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / NAME STATEMENT ing business as: Peterson CT. Valley Springs, CA 95252. Saturdays from 10:00AM to DUPLEX / APT RENTAL FILE NO. 562154 Automotive and Tire, 5777 This business is conducted 2:30PM. We have many ador- The following person(s) do- Southfront Road, Livermore, by an individual. The date on able, tame kittens that have 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- ing business as: Digital Media CA 94551, is hereby regis- which the registrant first com- been tested for FIV & FELV, ALS TO SHARE Studios, 4695 Chabot Dr. tered to the following owner(s): menced to transact business altered & vaccinated. We also Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA Peterson Automotive and under the fictitious business 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL have adu 94588, is hereby registered Tire, 5777 Southfront Road, name(s) listed above: 1981. SPACE lt cats & ranch cats for adop- to the following owner(s): Livermore, CA 94551. This Signature of Registrants: tion. Inland Valley Publishing Co. CRJ Enterprises, LLC, 281 business is conducted by a /s/: Steve Kauffman, Owner. Client Code:04126-00001 Turquoise Way, Livermore, Corporation. The date on which This statement was filed EMPLOYMENT Re: Legal Notice for CA 94550. This business is the registrant first commenced with the County Clerk of Al- Classified Ads conducted by a Limited Li- to transact business under the ameda on August 19, 2019. Senior Solution Architect Job The Federal Fair Housing Act, ability Company. The date fictitious business name(s) Expires August 19, 2024. Loc: Pleasanton, CA Duties: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act on which the registrant first listed above: October 28, The Independent Legal No. Leading solution driven discus- of 1964, and state law prohibit commenced to transact busi- 2014. Signature of Registrants: 4627 Published Aug 29, sions, mapping business reqs. advertisements for housing and ness under the fictitious busi- /s/: Courtney Peterson, Sec- September 5, 12, 119, 2019. to technical solutions, & leading employment that contain any ness name(s) listed above: retary. This statement was complex architectures utilizing preference, limitation or dis- N/A. Signature of Registrants: filed with the County Clerk of PMBOK, Lean, ITIL, or Agile FICTITIOUS BUSINESS crimination based on protected /s/: Clinton R. Johnson, Man- Alameda on August 19, 2019. methodologies. Reqs: 2 yrs. of NAME STATEMENT classes, including race, color, aging Member. This statement Expires August 19, 2024. exp. in the job offered or closely FILE NO. 562821 religion, sex, handicap, familial was filed with the County The Independent Legal rel. pos. Concurrent exp. must The following person(s) doing status or national origin. IVPC Clerk of Alameda on August 9, No. 4624 Published Sep- incl. 2 yrs. of exp. in presales business as: Subway 69104, does not knowingly accept any 2019. Expires August 9, 2024. tember 5, 12, 19, 26 2019. & as a lead in complex projects 3022 W. Jack London Blvd, advertisements that are in vio- The Independent Legal No. utilizing PMBOK, Lean, ITIL, or Livermore, CA 945510, is lation of the law. 4621 Published Aug 29, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the follow- Agile methodologies. Must be September 5, 12, 19, 2019. NAME STATEMENT ing owner(s): R & V Foods Inc., Certified Information Systems FILE NO. 562441 3852 Antonini Way, Pleasan- Security Professional (CISSP). 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Dao, Dao was responsible for the been mainly focused on nuclear materials (i.e., natu- isotopic composition in situ. surface of fuel pellet frag- executive director and chief delivery of the $1.4 billion macroscopic characteristics, ral uranium; depleted ura- The materials analyzed ments and the relationship of executive officer of the or- 2000 Measure B capital pro- such as fuel pellet dimen- nium; and low enriched included pellet fragments that heterogeneity to crystal ganization, will retire in gram almost 10 years ahead sions, uranium enrichment uranium, LEU), often in the obtained as part of the Col- structure. December 2019, after more of schedule. and other reactor-specific form of reactor fuel pellets. laborative Materials Exer- “NanoSIMS allowed the than 33 years in the transpor- Notable projects led by features. These cases are indicative cise (CMX-4) organized by distribution of isotopic het- tation industry. Dao’s career Dao include the Bay Area’s But Lawrence Liver- of gaps in the control and the Nuclear Forensics Inter- erogeneity to be directly vi- has included infrastructure first express lanes, the In- more National Laboratory security of certain nuclear national Technical Working sualized in the sample,” said delivery and investments to terstate 680 Sunol Express scientists are going a step material and nuclear facili- Group (ITWG). Michael Kristo, co-author further by going down to ties. Each fuel manufacturer The data showed that the and LLNL lead for nuclear support mobility, efficiency, Lanes, the first in a 550-mile the microscale to study the applies a somewhat different microscale characteriza- forensics. “Our study high- access, economic develop- regional network of high- diverse characteristics of nu- set of technological pro- tion of nuclear fuel pellets lights the importance of ment and the environment occupancy toll lane proj- clear fuel pellets that could cesses to the material, which by NanoSIMS can reveal characterizing samples on throughout the Bay Area. ects, and subsequent express improve nuclear forensic can help trace the material production process char- the microscale for heteroge- As Alameda CTC’s first lanes on Interstate 580. analysis by determining back to the originating fuel acteristics that were not neities that would otherwise executive director, Dao led “I have been at the helm more effectively where the fabrication facility. detected using the typical set be overlooked and demon- the merger of the Alam- all of these years, but I am material came from and how “In the past, the analysis of physical measurements strates the use of NanoSIMS eda County Transportation well aware that none of this it was made. The research of fuel pellets and their role and bulk analysis techniques in guiding further nuclear Improvement Authority happens without my excel- appears in the journal Ana- in a nuclear forensics inves- applied to these types of forensic analysis.” (ACTIA) and the Alameda lent and passionate staff,” lytical Chemistry. tigation has mostly focused materials. Kristo said NanoSIMS County Congestion Manage- said Dao. “It has been my Uranium dioxide is the on sample characteristics “NanoSIMS imaging will now be part of LLNL’s ment Agency (ACCMA) in privilege to serve along- most commonly used fuel where researchers look at of the CMX-4 fuel pellet analytical toolbox in support 2010, which has resulted in side such hardworking and type in nuclear reactors average enrichment, pel- fragments showed distinct of nuclear forensics investi- improved governmental effi- dedicated people that are worldwide, with fuel fabri- let dimensions and other microscale variations in the gations. ciency and strengthened the cognizant of the value of the cation facilities producing macroscale features,” said uranium isotopic composi- Other Livermore re- funding and delivery of capi- good work that we do here at hundreds of uranium pel- LLNL chemist Ruth Kips, tion,” said LLNL chemist searchers include Benjamin tal projects and programs. Alameda CTC.” lets per minute. Illicit traf- lead author of the paper. “We Peter Weber, co-correspond- Jacobsen and Erick Ramon. Prior to being the Ex- The Alameda CTC Board ficking of uranium dioxide decided to dive deeper into ing author of the paper. The work was supported by ecutive Director of Alam- has initiated a national search fuel pellets is a reoccurring the pellets to figure out what “These variations were not an LLNL mid-career recog- eda CTC, Mr. Dao was the for Dao’s replacement. phenomenon. The majority was happening at an even detected using the conven- nition award to Weber and Deputy Director of Alameda of confirmed cases of traf- smaller scale.” tional bulk techniques ap- funded by the Laboratory ficking of nuclear materials In a recent experiment, plied to these materials.” Directed Research and De- that were reported to the LLNL scientists used the NanoSIMS imaging anal- velopment program. Las Positas College to Honor First Responders on Sept. 11 Las Positas College pres- by first responders to assist erans First Program and sonnel were enrolled at the ents its annual 9/11 Remem- those in need, and share his the Safeway Foundation. college. LPC's veteran sup- brance event on Wednesday, story of resilience and heal- Parking permits, $3, can port services include a full- Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. ing after the tragic events on be obtained at any parking time program coordinator, The event, held outside September 11, 2001, experi- permit dispenser. priority registration, veterans of Building 1600 in the pa- ence serving in the USMC, Students and the public scholarships, book loan pro- tio quad area, includes the and call to pursuing a career are additionally encouraged gram, study/drop-in Veterans Welcome to Ageno Apartments singing of the national an- in Fire Science. to bring donated shoes to Resource Center, work-study Open wait list for our 1, 2- & 3-bedrooms apartments them, colors presentation As part of the event and to the Veterans Resource Cen- program and active Student Application Acceptance Period: Monday 09/02/19-Wednesday 09/11/19 by Oakland Fire 55 honor honor the 412 first respond- ter (VRC) between now Veterans Organization. The Applications are available for download at: affordableaptsvascostation.com guard, and keynote address ers who gave their lives and September 9. The VRC program will additionally or can be picked up at the leasing office starting on by Master Gunnery Sergeant attempting to save others on will donate any dropped-off be launching SALUTE Vet- 08/21/19 between the hours of 8:30am-5:00pm Edward Guerrero, United 9/11, boots and shoes with shoes to charity. erans Honor Society and Application Deadline: Wednesday, 09/11/19 by 5pm. States Marine Corps veteran flags and tags bearing their The Las Positas College Mentoring Veterans Program All applications (including by mail must be received and captain of the Oakland names will be placed along Veterans First Program pro- (MVP) later this year. at the temporary office by September 11, 2019. Application, income and preferences apply. Fire Department. the perimeter of LPC's quad. vides veterans with services To learn more, visit www. 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Livermore Valley Per- forming Arts Center has announced that the Liver- more High School Chamber Choir will join Broadway and television star Matthew Morrison and the Livermore- Amador Symphony on stage at the "Brilliance at the Bank- head Gala" on September 7, 2019. The largest fundraising event of the year for Liver- more Valley Performing Arts Center, sponsorship for the 2019 Gala has significantly exceeded prior year levels and tickets are anticipated to sell out, which would mark a new milestone for the event. Called a triple threat for his exceptional singing, dancing and acting talent, Matthew Morrison has been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. While perhaps best known for his central role as Mr. Schuester on the television show “Glee,” Morrison made his debut on Broadway as a teen, and scored his first big break originating the role of Link Larkin in “Hairspray.” He has since appeared in “The Light in the Piazza,” the 2008 revival of “South Pacific,” and in the lead role of J.M. Barrie in “Finding Neverland.” In addition to his work on stage, film and television, he has released two albums, and his third, a selection of favor- ite Disney classics, is due out in 2020. Morrison currently serves as one of three dance captains on Simon Cowell’s The Livermore High School Chamber Choir will sing at the Bankhead Gala. (Photo courtesy Chris Filice) (See GALA page 3) 2 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Dublin Library Museum on Main Positas Vineyards Holding Fall Sale To Hold 'Evening Dublin Library’s Fall Used Book and Media Sale In the Vineyards' Hosts Free Events to takes place on Sept. 28-29. It is hosted by Friends of Dublin Library. On Friday, Sept. 13, Las On Saturday, Sept. 28, the sale is open to all Positas Vineyards’ Evening Celebrate Sister City from 1 to 4 p.m. Then on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 1 in the Vineyards is featur- The Museum on Main Mexican-themed activities exchange program with sis- to 4 p.m., is Bag Day — visitors may fill a provided ing the Meredith McHenry (MoM) is partnering with and crafts on the museum’s ter city Tulancingo in Hidal- bag for $5. Band with Meshach Jack- the Pleasanton Tulancin- front lawn area. Activities go, Mexico. Many mayors, Friends of Dublin Library invites everyone to son. This concert will be go Sister City Association include making pinatas, pa- civic leaders, community shop for bargain books and audio-visual materials on the patio overlooking (PTSCA) to host two com- per flowers, papel picados, activists, business people, at the semi-annual Used Book Sale. Most prices are the vineyards, with wine munity events in September: Aztec inspired headdresses, residents, and students have $1 or less. The sale features vintage books, teacher and artisan pizzas available Reading Time on September and a balero toy. Participants traveled back and forth be- materials, specially-priced books, and a Sunday for purchase. To purchase 11; and Family Day on Sep- will be able to meet mem- tween the two cities as del- Special with half off of selected items. tickets, visit www.lasposi- tember 28. Admission is free bers of PTSCA, see a display egates and ambassadors of Funds from sales go toward purchasing materials tasvineyards.com. Space and everyone is welcome. of art and artifacts from Tu- cultural learning and shared for the library, and to supporting its programs. is limited, reservations are The Celebrate Commu- lancingo, and watch Mexi- experiences. The PTSCA The Dublin Library is located at 200 Civic Plaza. needed. nity: Tulancingo, Mexico can dance performances by has participated in aid and To learn more, visit www.aclibrary.org and www. MoM’s Reading Time on a local dance group. improvement projects in dublinfriends.org, or phone 925-803-7252. Wednesday, Sept. 11, from “We feel very fortunate Pleasanton and Tulancingo, 10 to 11 a.m., will feature to be a part of a community sent over 145 Pleasanton a guest speaker from Pleas- with so many amazing orga- students on ambassador anton’s bi-lingual preschool nizations working to enrich exchanges to Tulancingo, Pacific Chamber Orchestra to and tutoring center La Es- the lives of people living and hosted an annual Posada cuelita. Toddlers will hear here in Pleasanton and the here in Pleasanton. Perform Beethoven’s Symphony #9 two stories about Mexico Tri-Valley, as well as around “This year, we are thrilled read in both Spanish and the world,” said Museum on about highlighting the im- Pacific Chamber Or- be capped off with a slice tied with ribbon of natural English, and then make a Main Director of Education portant work of this long- chestra (PCO), under the of PCO's Pearl Anniversary sound. It is a unique broadly Mexican themed craft to Sarah Schaefer. “It is an standing community or- direction of Conductor Law- cake. Dress is semi-formal. projected 'wide' sound that take home. honor to be able to partner ganization and the vibrant rence Kohl, will perform According to Con- can serve lyrical or heroic The Celebrate Commu- and help spotlight one of culture of our sister city,” Beethoven’s monumental ductor Lawrence Kohl, music equally well." nity: Tulancingo, Mexico these organizations each added Schaefer. Symphony #9 on September “Beethoven's 9th Symphony Ben Brady has been rec- Family Day on Saturday, year through our Celebrate Museum on Main is lo- 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Lafayette- defied categorization, leap- ognized for his “sonorous” Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to Community programs in the cated at 603 Main Street Orinda Presbyterian Church, frogging to a new pinnacle tone by SF Classical Voice, 2 p.m., promises to be a month of September.” in downtown Pleasanton. and on September 15 at 3 of what the symphonic form and “commanding” stage cultural extravaganza for all For the last 36 years, For more information, visit p.m. at the Bankhead The- can achieve. presence by SF Gate. In ages. Throughout the event, the Pleasanton-Tulancingo www.museumonmain.org or ater in Livermore. Rhoslyn Jones who was a October 2018, he was se- Mexican music will be play- Sister City Association has phone 925.462.2766. Experience with part of the prestigious Adler lected as a finalist in the ing in the background while been improving the com- Beethoven the hero’s in- Fellowship Program at San San Francisco District of the visitors enjoy an array of munity through its cultural ner journey from myste- Francisco Opera, has been Metropolitan Opera Council rious and humble begin- described as "the delicious auditions. nings to thundering triumph diva" and a "superb singer The members of the Pa- expressed in Beethoven’s and artistic presence." cific Chamber Orchestra setting of Schiller’s endur- In addition to her op- also appear in such pres- ing “Ode to Joy,” featuring eratic roles, Silvie Jensen tigious groups as the San soprano Rhoslyn Jones, (mezzo-soprano) frequently Francisco Symphony, Opera mezzo Sylvie Jensen, tenor concertizes. She had a solo and Ballet Orchestras, tour- Christopher Bengochea, debut at Carnegie Hall, sing- ing Broadway shows, and baritone Ben Brady, and the ing St. Matthew Passion feature films recorded at combined Lafayette-Orinda with Ivan Fischer and the Skywalker Ranch. Presbyterian Church Chan- Orchestra of St. Luke’s. The Tickets for The Monu- cel Choir/Pacific Chamber New York Times described mental – Beethoven’s 9th Orchestra choirs with chorus her voice as "marvelous, Symphony are available master Brett Strader. elegant, and beautiful.” at www.PacificChamber- The celebration of the Christopher Bengochea Orchestra.org or at the 30th Anniversary opening is a prize-winning interna- Bankhead box office 925- season of PCO will con- tional opera tenor heralded 373-6800 located at 2400 tinue with a dinner party as having "power, sure in- First Street, Livermore. Attendees enjoy the fun at Pleasanton’s Museum on Main. at Uncle Yu's Restaurant in tonation, and fine diction Livermore. The event will that comes in a package SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 • The Independent 3 GALA (Continued from first page) new BBC One competi- to perform there and when reception on the plaza with Curl of The French Laundry, like city-run arts facilities, at the Bankhead Theater tion series, “The Greatest they discovered he was go- live music provided by the and the priceless opportunity Livermore Valley Perform- and Bothwell Arts Cen- Dancer.” ing to appear in their own East Bay Jazz High School to perform on the Bankhead ing Arts Center is commu- ter, including ArtWalk and The Livermore High hometown, they were eager All Stars, and a dessert buf- stage with David Victor’s nity-funded and relies on Livermore Innovation Fair. School Chamber Choir, to sing with him again. fet, as well as live and silent SUPERGROUP, featuring donations from individuals, The two venues are home made up of 15 students led Participation in the LHS auctions. During the event, former members of such sponsors, local businesses, to eight resident performing by LHS teacher Christopher Chamber Choir is by audi- just 500 raffle tickets will be legendary bands as Bos- and corporations. Proceeds arts companies and over 40 Filice, will perform sev- tion only, and is composed sold for the chance to win a ton, Credence Clearwater from the Brilliance at the studio artists and cultural eral numbers with Morrison. of students in grades 10-12 sparkling bracelet featuring Revival, Y&T, and the Joe Bankhead Gala will support arts instructors. Remaining This will be the second time who focus on developing 19 brilliant-cut diamonds Satriani Band. Silent auction performing and visual arts tickets for Brilliance at the this group has appeared with the musicianship and vocal set in 14K white gold. De- items range“Transports from a variety events, hiseducational listeners out- Bankhead out can of be purchased their world him. According to Filice, skills to sing a challenging signed, handcrafted, and of sports outings, concert reach, and free community at lvpac.org or by calling two years ago the Cham- and varied repertoire. The donated by Lance Cavalieri tickets and wine tours, to a and cultural celebrations 925-373-6800. ber Choir attended a vocal Choir rehearses daily in of Lance Cavalieri Jewel- private catered party in andthe into his song.” – ElmorE magazinE workshop in San Francisco. class and performs at more ers, the bracelet is valued at Bankhead courtyard with The workshop director was than a dozen public and $17,822. Among the excit- an unobstructed view of the impressed with them and private events and festivals ing live auction items will July 4 fireworks in 2020. when he was approached to around the Bay Area each be a Jack Daniels Whisky Livermore Valley Per- find a student group to sing year, in addition to LHS and Tasting Tour with flights forming Arts Center is an with Matthew Morrison community concerts. to Nashville, a suite for the independent 501(c)3 non- at Bay Area Cabaret, he As it has in the past, the Blake Shelton concert at profit providing access to reached out to Filice. The 2019 gala will include a SAP pavilion, a private din- the arts for the Tri-Valley 2019-2020 SeASon HigHLigHtS Chamber Choir was thrilled champagne welcome, dinner ner catered by Chef Brian community and beyond. Un- ritA ruDner ValleyCare Speaker Series Begins at the Bankhead a Stand-out Stand-up and Shelby McGinnis, MPT. larly underappreciated or Stroke: Improving What Fri OCT 18 • 8pm Bhalla, a neurologist, missed in the senior popu- Goes Right and Prevent- and McGinnis, a physi- lation, despite the fact that ing What Goes Wrong.” cal therapist, will discuss nearly one million seniors Drawing on her decades what has been learned from suffer a concussion after of experience as an ICU decades of research into a fall each year,” said Dr. neurologist at Stanford, car- concussions, and what the Jeffrey Ketchersid, Clini- ing for stroke patients and momix current thinking is on the cal Assistant Professor of serving as a co-investigator Dance illusionists best approach to diagnosis, Medicine at Stanford Uni- on over 50 clinical stroke Sat OCT 19 • 8pm pathophysiology and man- versity and Hospitalist at studies, Buckwalter will agement. Stanford Health Care – Val- discuss the latest research Dr. Paulomi Kadakia Bhalla Awareness of the poten- leyCare. “Their immediate on neuroinflammation and tial severity and lasting con- care needs, such as broken stroke recovery. sequences of concussions bones, or their other present On May 7, Dr. Jake Scott LoS LoneLy has been growing over the medical issues may distract will focus on the alarming boyS past several decades. Con- from the assessment and increase in the number of Texican Blues rock cussions are mild traumatic treatment of concussion.” antibiotic-resistant organ- brain injuries sustained On the playing field, isms causing infection, and Fri NOV 15 • 8pm when a blow or blunt force young athletes may not be what doctors, patients, and disrupts the brain’s normal aware they have suffered society can do to stem the LoneStAr & function. While people read- a concussion and it is up rising tide of these super- ily associate concussions to the people around them bugs. The Co-Director of PHiL VASSAr with obvious trauma, such — coaches, parents and fel- Antimicrobial Steward- The Holiday & Hits Tour as a major car or bicycle low teammates — to know ship at Stanford Health Mon DEC 9 • 7:30pm accident, concussions can what the signs might be. The Care – ValleyCare will also Shelby McGinnis, MPT occur in what appears to be long-term consequences of discuss common miscon- just a simple fall or a minor a severe concussion are so ceptions and issues related collision on the playing significant a new California to vaccines and infectious On Sept. 12, Livermore field. Many such concus- law mandates assessment diseases. LeA SALongA Valley Performing Arts Cen- sions go undiagnosed or are and clearance rules for ath- All talks begin at 7:30 Tony award Winner & Disney legend ter will present the first ignored when the individual letes injured during play. p.m. at the Bankhead The- Fri MAY 8 • 8pm event in the new Valley- is able to get up and func- The next event in the ater, 2400 First Street, Care Speaker Series, “The tion, but any injury to the ValleyCare Speaker Series Livermore. Tickets are $30. Cutting Edge Management brain can have long-lasting will be on January 9, when For free student tickets, 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org of Concussion,” with Dr. impact. Dr. Marion Buckwalter will contact the box office at 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore Paulomi Kadakia Bhalla “Concussions are regu- discuss “The Aftermath of 925-373-6800. 4 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 “Bankhead Presents” Offers Swing Lincoln Highway Military Music and Classic Films Convoy to Travel Through Livermore

The Lincoln Highway As many as 70 historic Military Convoy is travel- military vehicles are par- ing through Livermore on ticipating in the convoy’s Saturday, Sept. 14. 100th anniversary that re- One hundred years ago, traces the original 1919 the U.S. Army sent the first route. After traveling some motor transport convoy 35 days, the convoy will across the nation on the be leaving Stockton on the newly-constructed Lincoln 14th, on its way to its final Highway. The convoy’s destination at Lincoln Park purpose was twofold: to in San Francisco. evaluate the cross-country To learn more, visit the performance of various Military Vehicle Preserva- military vehicles, and to tion Association at www. On Sept. 14, the Glenn when his plane disappeared Classic Film Musicals series that magical night will be thank the American people facebook.com/MVPACon- Miller Orchestra kicks off during WWII, he brought presents favorites from the recaptured with an all-star for their support of the U.S. voy/ or twitter.com/Mili- the “Bankhead Presents” swing music to new heights Golden Age of Musicals, big band made up of ex- initiative during WWI. taryVehicle. season that includes shows and his work had a last- accompanied by newsreels ceptional jazz and swing celebrating beloved melo- ing impact on the musical and cartoons of the era, on musicians and led by one dies and films of an earlier world. the Bankhead’s new large of the great interpreters of era. The Glenn Miller Or- screen. Goodman's music, Terry The Glenn Miller Or- chestra will be led by Nick Near the end of the sea- Myers. Joined by legendary chestra was formed in 1938, Hilscher with guest vocalist son — on April 5, 2020 — vocal group The Pied Pipers delivering big-band magic Maria Schafer on Saturday, “Benny Goodman at Carn- and other vocalists, they will that soon took the arrange- Sept. 14, at 3 p.m. Tickets egie Hall” will bring to life take audiences on a delight- ments established a unique are $20-$65. the hit songs and rich swing ful walk down memory lane style and sound that broke The fun continues with sound that established the with such chart-topping away from the rest of the three classic films playing at band’s January 1938 concert hits as Dream, And the An- big band groups at the time. the Bankhead: “Royal Wed- as a ground-breaking musi- gels Sing, I’ll Never Smile They topped the charts a ding” (1951), Wednesday, cal event. Again, and Sing, Sing, Sing. record eight times in a single Sept. 18; “South Pacific” Benny Goodman was The show begins at 3 p.m., year with hits such as Moon- (1958), Wednesday, Oct. 16; at the height of his career and tickets are $20-$75. light Serenade, In the Mood, and “High Society” (1956), when he and his legendary The Bankhead Theater is Pennsylvania 6-5000, and Wednesday, Nov. 13. Tick- band performed at Carn- located at 2400 First Street, Chattanooga Choo-Choo. ets are $5, and shows begin egie Hall and redefined the Livermore. To learn more, Although Miller’s remark- at 7 p.m. meaning of popular music. visit lvpac.org. able career was cut short Launched in 2018, the The sounds and songs of

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects At its Aug. 28 quarterly meeting, demonstrate the importance of protect- natural resources. the Wildlife Conservation Board ing working landscapes that integrate Funded projects include a $2 mil- (WCB) approved approximately economic, social and environmental lion grant to the John Muir Land Trust $10.7 million in grants to help restore stewardship practices beneficial to the for a cooperative project with the East and protect fish and wildlife habitat environment, landowners and the local Bay Regional Park District to acquire throughout California. Some of the 16 community. approximately 281 acres for the pro- approved projects will benefit fish and Funding for these projects comes tection of wildlife habitat and several The military convoy in Woodbine, Iowa wildlife - including some endangered from a combination of sources, includ- special-status wildlife species and to species - while others will provide ing the Habitat Conservation Fund and help expand the Bay Area Ridge Trail public access to important natural bond measures approved by voters to Corridor near the City of Martinez in resources. Several projects will also help preserve and protect California's Contra Costa County. SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 • The Independent 5

Eric Swalwell to Speak at Youth The Unitarian Universalist Church in Environmental Action Summit Livermore Buries a Time Capsule The 60th Year Anniversary Celebration of the church’s founding in 1957 Youths from Livermore, tivism and will address how anism and Sustainable draws to a close with the burial of a Time Capsule on September 8th. During the Pleasanton, and Dublin are youth can make an impact Food Systems” past two years, among a myriad of other activities, members and friends have invited to meet Rep. Eric on issues they care about. • Chanddeep Singh, Living “Walked Down Memory Lane”, attended a Gala Celebration and have printed a Swalwell at the Youth En- Attendees will have the Arroyos, on “Get Involved 48 page Commemorative Book. The church is located at 1893 N. Vasco Road. vironmental Action Sum- chance to visit booths cover- in Watershed Stewardship” mit of the Tri-Valley,on ing a variety of topics before Following the Breakout September 7, from 4 to 7 making a selection to attend Sessions and snacks, Sum- p.m. in the Multi-purpose in a breakout session. mit attendees will convene REACH's New Housing for Special Adults room at Amador Valley High Presenters include: to debrief on the important School, 1155 Santa Rita Rd, • Ashley MacClure, Kaiser take-aways from each ses- After 10 years, REACH City of Livermore Housing House on October 2, from 4 Pleasanton. Permanente Health, on sion, and discuss next steps has successfully acquired have worked together for to 6:00 pm. Livermore City Students from middle “Climate Change’s Impact to take action on their topic. two new properties in Liver- almost two years to make Mayor Marchand will be school to undergraduates on Health” A Youth Activist Panel will more that will provide inde- this opportunity happen briefly speaking at 5:00 pm. are invited to attend this free, • Tony Green, Citizens’ Cli- share their experiences with pendent living for six more and are very pleased with See www.trivalleyreach.org engaging, and empowering mate Lobby, on “Toolkit activism and host a Q & A adults with developmental the results. or call 925-980-6739 for summit. for Effective Presenta- time. Participants will leave disabilities. REACH and the All are invited to an Open more info. The Summit will open tions” with real tools and contacts with Rep. Eric Swalwell as • Darrell Davis, Safe Routes for implementing their ac- keynote speaker. He will to Schools, on “Get A- tion projects in the coming address challenges and solu- round Green & Clean” school year. tions for the environmental • Local Leaders of the 21st Adults can support the issues that youth are facing Century, on “How to Start Summit through sponsor- as the world changes. He a Local Leaders Club at ship. Tax deductible in-kind will field questions from Your School” donations, raffle prizes, and youth and listen to their • Kate Roney, Schools for monetary donations are all concerns. Climate Action, on “How welcome. Closing the Summit will be to Get Your Student Coun- For more information Dan Linehan - author, editor, cil and School Board to on the program, sponsor- and scientist - who will of- Pass a Climate Resolution” ship, and registration, visit fer a multi-media sample of • Lauren Londono, on “Veg- trivalleyyeas.wixsite.com/ how science can inform ac- yeas2019.

Jupiter Shows its True Stripes

According to Lawrence honey than water. Deeper of the magnetic field reacts Livermore National Labo- into the planet, where the back on the fluid in a way ratory physicist Jeff Parker, pressure is higher, the atmo- that effectively makes the who co-authored a research sphere becomes more con- fluid more viscous.” paper appearing in the Aug. ductive and is more strongly Parker said this effect 27 edition of Physical Re- influenced by the planetary could potentially explain view Fluids, there’s a reason magnetic field. It’s also the how the magnetic field can why Jupiter’s stripes are same place where the stripes slow down and even stop the only skin deep. stop. winds deeper into Jupiter’s It turns out that the plan- “The magnetically-en- atmosphere. The next step et’s zonal winds -- the alter- hanced viscosity could be would be to explore the nating east-west jet streams strong enough to be the magnetic viscosity effect seen in photographs as col- culprit that terminates the in 3D simulations, which orful stripes -- only descend winds at depths below 3,000 would allow more detailed to 3,000 kilometers in the km,” said Parker. “An elec- and realistic comparisons atmosphere. Magnetic fields trically conducting, flowing with actual data from Ju- can make fluids that conduct fluid will bend or distort a piter. electricity (like Jupiter’s at- magnetic field. What we mosphere) behave more like showed is that the distortion 6 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 Art Exhibit in Livermore Business Indivisible Voter The Alliance for the Vi- tongue, and take in the beau- Engagement sual Arts and Ryan’s Au- ty without being disturbed tomotive are hosting an art by movement. Working in Series Resumes show by local animal artist oils or in colored pencil on Kathleen Hill throughout suede board, I continually September’s Livermore Indivisible Voter En- September and October. The work to learn something gagement Series features speaker, Helen Hutchi- show includes nine paint- new and to improve my use son, Interim Exec. Director, and Past President of ings displayed at Ryan’s of the materials.” the California League of Women Voters (LWV). Automotive Service, 2115 Ryan’s Automotive is a The topic - "An introduction to the Schools & First Street. family-run business serving Communities First ballot measure: what it is, Hill has lived and worked the Livermore area since where it came from, who supports and opposes it, in Livermore for 40 years, 1997. It supports the arts by and how you can be involved." capturing and celebrating supplying gallery wall space Ms. Hutchinson, a member of LWV since 1969, the unique bond people in their showroom. joined the board first as Government Director, share with animals. “The natural world has then as Second Vice President for Advocacy and “My work is considered always been my comfort Program in 2008. In the state League, she has portraiture because I zone in zone,” Hill added. “I am been active in strategic planning, initiative and on animals’ individual char- blessed to live in the Liver- referendum reform, human resources, training, acteristics,” Hill said. “Their more Valley where I can still legislation, ballot measures, and redistricting. eyes are the key elements in leave town in any direction, LWV board experiences around the country and in my work, for it is in their and pickup trucks and cow- various parts of California enrich her perspective. eyes I see their life essense. boy boots aren't a fashion Join us Sunday, September 8, 1:30–3:30 PM My intent is to capture the statement but a way of life.” at Livermore Civic Center Library, Community unique being so viewers can Kathleen Hill can be Rooms A&B. Questions? Visit LivermoreIndivis- almost reach out and feel the reached at animalartist1@ ible.org, or contact Mary, maryqkontrary@yahoo. softness of feather or fur and comcast.net. com. $5 donation (optional). the dampness of a nose or a Animal art by Kathleen Hill

Valley Humane Seeks Volunteers Pleasanton Programs and Events for All Ages Dedicated volunteers are needed for the Valley Humane Society to help with kitten and The Pleasanton Library visit as requirements have The City of Pleasanton are asked to visit six to 12 munity Education Series, cat care, especially on Mon- and Recreation Department changed, and VA health care is preparing to present its classrooms per semester for contact Andrea McGovern days, Tuesdays and Fridays, is offering several programs may complement current annual training series for at least one school year. at 925-931-5359. from 8 to 10 a.m. and events throughout Sep- medical coverage. Repre- new Booklegger volunteers. For further information, The Pleasanton Senior Volunteers must be at least tember. They include the sentatives will provide in- The mission of the 30-year- contact Chris Spitzel at cspit- Center is celebrating Nation- 18 years of age, and able to VA’s Mobile Medical Unit formation or assistance with old program is to promote [email protected] al Senior Center Month on work a weekly shift and make on Sept. 12, Bootlegger questions and enrollment for reading for fun and life-long or (925) 931-3400 x4426. Tuesday, Sept. 17. This year, a one-year commitment. Val- Training Program on Sept. VA care. The Veteran Service library use. Booklegger vol- The City of Pleasanton’s the focus will be on how ley Humane Society relies 17, Senior Center Open Officer will provide benefits unteers give book presenta- Community Education Se- senior centers are the key to 100% on volunteers to care House on Sept. 17, and Col- counsel and process VSD- tions in Pleasanton Unified ries is hosting three work- aging well, highlighting how for animals, and is a rewarding lege Readiness Workshop 001 forms for veterans who School District elementary shops this fall for parents/ the Pleasanton Senior Center and fun experience. Contact Series on Sept. 19, Oct. 10 wish to apply for the veteran and middle school class- guardians and their teen/ empowers older adults to [email protected]. and Nov. 7. designation on California rooms. tween. Titled “College Fit continue growing, learning, The Pleasanton Library driver’s licenses or ID cards. “Bookleggers are our Over Rankings,” “Funding giving and connecting. will host the VA Palo Alto Veterans should bring library ambassadors,” said Your College Education,” The open house, 10 a.m. Mobile Medical Outreach military discharge papers Chris Spitzel, children’s and “A Smart Step After to noon, takes place at the Team and the county Veter- (Form DD-214) and a list librarian at the Pleasanton High School,” the Thursday Pleasanton Senior Center, ans Service Officer (VSO) to of current medications. For Library. “They extend our workshops take place on 5353 Sunol Blvd. Attendees facilitate free examinations, more information or assis- reach dramatically, encour- Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 7. will have the opportunity to consultations, and referrals tance obtaining proof of ser- aging students to discover The workshops are free tour the center, learn about for veterans, with additional vice documents prior to the new books and informing and take place at the Fire- programs and services of- VA resource information event, contact the library’s them about library services.” house Arts Center, 4444 fered as well as enjoy re- available. The event will run information desk, 925-931- Fall training will be held Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. freshments and door prizes. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 3400 x4 or jeseltine@cityof- every Tuesday from 9:15- Registration is recommend- For more information, con- Thursday, Sept. 12. Veterans pleasantonca.gov. 11:45 a.m. for eight weeks ed. Go to pleasantonfun. tact Recreation Coordinator uncertain of their benefits The library is located at beginning September 17. com to register. For more Shawn Harris at 925-931- eligibility are encouraged to 400 Old Bernal Avenue. After training, volunteers information on the Com- 5366. SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 • The Independent 7 It’s Harvest Time in the Tri-Valley

By Laura Ness vineyard will be grenache he said. ”So far, it looks like Las Positas winemaker “Looking forward to 8, is actually a bit cooler and blanc or sauvignon blanc. harvest is on track with prior Brent Amos said his harvest what this harvest brings. So ripens later.” This year’s annual bless- They’ll also be getting sauv years.” began on Aug. 30 with 3.5 far all the whites are fighting At Darcie Kent Vine- ing of the grapes — a Tri- blanc from Donovan Vine- Dino also has a pristine- tons of estate verdelho. The for the lead,” she said. “Last yards, Julian Halasz isn’t Valley tradition that marks yard in Livermore. looking young Petit Verdot variety won best of show at week, I would have said sau- planning to start harvesting the start of the harvest Before the grapes of vineyard on Arroyo Road. Livermore Uncorked this vignon blanc. This week, it until around Sept. 20 with season madness — came Livermore were blessed, He hopes to keep the ground year. is the viognier and semillon. a sauvignon blanc musque after a summer of favor- father and son team, Steven squirrels from eating all the Amos also picked al- So it is a toss up yet.” clone. He expects the first able weather for growing and Aidan Mirassou, of Rag- grapes he’s been so carefully bariño and expects to bring Hanging Tight red will be the zinfandel or grapes. Relatively cool tem- Bag Wineworks, crushed 9 cultivating, with fruit drop, in chardonnay this week. Meredith Sarboraria, possibly a primitivo block peratures without prolonged tons of Albarino from Terra hedging and leaf pulling Collin Cranor of Not- of Rodrigue Molyneaux, that was planted in 2016. heat spikes encourages slow Alta Vineyard in Lodi. to expose each cluster to tingham Cellars and Vasco is waiting for test results “This will be our first ripening. Given the multitude of sunlight. Urbano, said he already from Buttner, where she crop from that block, so Hours before the Aug. 28 microclimates around the ”It’s working, as we have picked chardonnay for his sources pinot blanc, so she should be fun,” Halasz said. blessing ceremony at Dante Valley, and that many win- even ripening across the unoaked lot. He expects can gauge when to pick. She “Otherwise, most all our Robere Vineyards, Steve eries bring in grapes from vineyard and we will be har- sauvignon blanc to follow expects to start around Sept. reds will be ripe in October, Burman, of the 3 Steves elsewhere, some vineyards vesting it much earlier than early this month. 10 like last year. similar to last year, with a Winery, hurried to Dan- are in the throes of harvest the last two years, which Waiting on the Vine Mark Clarin, of McGrail nice long hang time.” ville, where he and assistant already. were the first two harvests Vineyards, says they’ll be Halasz explained in early winemaker, Darin Winton, off this vineyard,” Dino said. Fenestra General Manager ripening years, growers tend Picking and Pressing Aaron Luna expects to get harvesting the first grapes picked about 100 pounds of Larry Dino, of Cuda “My goal is to produce the from the Lucky 8 vine- to pick thin-skinned variet- pinot grigio. Although their best Petit Verdot in Cali- things rolling this week with ies like zinfandel or petite Ridge Wines already sauvignon blanc from two yard, which was purchased harvest yielded a meager brought in the estate merlot fornia.” in 2015. McGrail planted sirah first. That’s because 12 gallons, KRON 4 News Retzlaff Vineyards, vineyards in the Kalthoff they’re particularly sensitive from his home vineyard. Commons neighborhood. an additional 12 acres of reporter Terisa Estasio, who “We live behind Concan- which is in the same area chardonnay, cabernet franc, to heat waves. attended the blessing, had a warmed by stones as Dino’s “The flavors are develop- “If you get shrivel or rai- non. The soils in this area, ing very well in these blocks cabernet sauvignon and good time, getting grubby from Buena Vista to Ret- place, harvested the es- sauvignon blanc. The sau- sining in those varieties, it’s and tossing grapes into the tate sauvignon blanc two and will make for another a one-way direction. We can zlaff, are very rocky, which thirst-quenching and univer- vignon blanc is likely to be press. retain the heat. As far as I weeks ago. The 40-year-old harvested first. remove the raisined grapes Burman expects the next vineyard produces certified sal food pairing wine,” he or keep them, if those flavors can tell, this is the earliest said. “It's shaping up to be a “Depends on the weather grapes in from the Danville ripening area in Livermore,” organic grapes. of course. Chardonnay is are desired,” he said. “But stellar year for Fenestra and in years like this, it is wise the Livermore Valley.” right behind that,” Clar- in said. ”The cabernet on to wait it out and go with Luna won best chardon- longer hang times.” nay and rosé at the 2019 Greenville ripens around Livermore Uncorked com- the end of September. The petition. Tesla Road vineyard, Lucky Chris Sorenson, of Cad- dis, Crooked Vine and Stony Ridge, hasn’t started har- vesting yet either, which DONATE Donate cars, trucks, comes as a surprise to him. boats, tractors “It’s looking like we are still about 2 to 3 weeks YOUR and RV’s. Running away, with pinot grigio lead- VEHICLE TO or not. Tax ing the pack. Flavors are Deductible. starting to get where they TRI-VALLEY need to be and we are just waiting for the sugar and CONSERVANCY acid to balance out,” he said. “This is the latest start Help Preserve for harvest I remember in the 20 plus years I’ve been Land for Future working.” Generations Concannon’s Alyssa Bar- ber also expects to start in Call 1-888-686-4483 the next week or two, which Tri-Valley Leisure Street celebrates Wine Harvest at their new location on Tesla Road would be about the same or visit time as last year. Conservancy TriValleyConservancy.org 8 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS “Play Date!” Themed Fine Art aged 3-5 are welcome to join. ______Exhibition: Through September Classes cover drawing, paint- Blackhawk Gallery, Reception 14 in the Harrington Gallery at ing, print-making, sculpture for ‘Inspiration’will be held on the Firehouse Arts Center in and ceramics. For further Saturday Sep, 14 5 to 7pm. The Pleasanton. 7 Bay Area Artists: information, contact Thomasin exhibit will be on view seven Carolyn Crampton, Susan Else, Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or days a week from Friday Sep.13 Dimitry Grudsky, Martin Hsu, [email protected] or to Nov. 17, 2019. The Reception Diana Krevsky, Hugo Kobayashi visit childrensartclassesproj- and Exhibit are free and open to and Joshua Nissen King. Regular ects.blogspot.com. the public.The exhibit features gallery hours: Wednesday, Art Classes, For children, guest artist Jacques Blumer Thursday, Friday from 12:00- teens and adults. Beginner to showing his finely crafted turned 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 advanced. Drawing, painting, wood, and thirty-eight member a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gal- printmaking, sculpture and artists. Members’ artworks lery at the Firehouse Arts Center ceramics taught by highly expe- include paintings, drawings, in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad rienced artist and art instructor, sculptures, ceramics, photo- Avenue. Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday graphs, and wearable art. The Art Reception: Where Art and and weekend classes, Home Blackhawk Gallery is located at Nature Meet, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 21. school classes, Special classes 3416 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Exhibit Dates: Sept. 11 through during school breaks offered. Danville (925) 648-8023. Regu- Oct. 28. Bankhead Theater, (925) 216-7231 or email lar hours are Mon-Sat, 10am- 2400 First Street, Livermore. [email protected] for 8pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. www.lvpac.org or 373-6800. further info. 30th Nostalgia Day Car Show, Sept. 29. More info: swain.kerima@ Piano and keyboard lessons, gmail.com. MEETINGS/CLASSES For children to adult. Beginner ______Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. music and colorful costumes Livermore Art Association to early intermediate level. Half- _ON______THE STAGE Gallery, located in the Carnegie The Young Artists’ Studio has hour private classes or small www.firehousearts.org or 925- help celebrate Dia de los Building, offers art classes, openings in its 2018 – 2019 group classes offered. Twice- 931-4848. The Glass Menagerie, Role Muertos (Day of the Dead) in unusual gifts, art exhibits and school year art classes. Artist yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 Meri Bhavna, 4 p.m. Sept. 8. Players Ensemble. August this festive, family-friendly information pertaining to the Peggy Frank offers small group, or email thomasin_d@hotmail. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 30-September 15, 2019, Fridays show created by artistic director art field, 2155 Third Street, individualized instruction in art com for further info. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. and Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays Graham Lustig. A collabora- Livermore. The gallery has been to students ages 7 through high Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the www.firehousearts.org or 925- at 2 pm The Village Theatre, tion between Lustig and Martin open since 1974 and is run as school. She also works with last Saturday of each month 931-4848. 233 Front Street, Danville www. Romero, artistic director of a co-op by local artists. Hours adults. Projects include all kinds from 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Night of the Living Prog, 8 p.m. RolePlayersEnsemble.com. Ballet Folklórico México Danza. are Wed.-Sat. 11:30 to 4 pm of drawing, painting, print mak- Music Studio located at 1756 Sept. 13. Firehouse Arts Center, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First and Sunday 10 to 2:30 pm. For ing and sculpture. Home school- Harvest Wine Festival, noon to 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleas- _COMEDY______Street, Livermore. www.lvpac. ers and high school students anton. www.firehousearts.org or org or 925- 373-6800. information call 449-9927. 4:30 p.m. Sept. 1. Wine tasting, Free Comedy Show every working on advanced portfolios 925-931-4848. Members of the Pleasanton Art entertainment at wineries. Thursday at Sanctuary from are welcome. Peggy has been an Midnight Flyer, Sept. 14 - Sept. MOVIES League Public Art Circuit are Livermore Valley Winegrowers 7:30-9 pm in the Skylight Room ______art instructor in the Livermore 15. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 currently exhibiting art at five Association. www.lvwine.org. at Sanctuary, 2369 First St. in Valley for many years. Contact Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. “Angst: Raising Awareness businesses in the area. Viewing Livermore. her at (925) 443-8755 or email www.firehousearts.org or 925- Around Anxiety” hosted by locations are: The Stanford MUSIC/CONCERTS Free comedy show every Thurs- [email protected]. ______931-4848. Axis Community Health on three Health Care Dermatology Clinic, day at Rebel Kitchen & Liba- Figure Drawing Workshop, every Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Wednesday nights in coming 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. Suite 111, tions, 2369 First St., Livermore Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. music every Sunday. 12:00 - 3 p.m. Sept. 14. Bankhead months. The screenings will Livermore; Pleasanton Chamber 7:30pm. Artists bring their own materials 4:30. 1356 S. Livermore Ave. Theater, 2400 First Street, be followed by an audience of Commerce at 777 Peters San Francisco Comedy Competi- and easels. Open to all artists. retzlaffvineyards.com. Livermore. www.lvpac.org or discussion with input from a Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, tion, 8 p.m. Sept. 20. Bankhead Professional artist models Chris Bradley's Jazz Band 925-373-6800. panel of professionals. "Angst" Yang, & Alameda CPA's at 7077 Theater, 2400 First Street, (nude). No instructor. Students appears regularly at Old Mexico Pacific Chamber Orchestra, tell the stories of kids and teens Koll Center Parkway, Suite 183, Livermore. www.lvpac.org or under 18 need written parental Bar & Grill in Livermore on Por- Symphony #9 - Beethoven, who discuss their anxiety and Pleasanton; The Bagel Street 925-373-6800. Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., Pleas- permission to attend. Cost tola Avenue – the 2nd Tuesday 3 p.m. Sept. 15. Bankhead its impact on their lives and relationships, as well as how anton; and The Bagel Street $20 per session. Bothwell Arts each month from 7:30-9:30. Theater, 2400 First Street, DANCE Café at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Dance floor, full bar, small cover. Livermore. www.lvpac.org or ______they’ve found solutions and Dublin. If interested in becoming Coffee, tea and refreshments Brilliance at the Bankhead with 925-373-6800. hope. The film includes a special Tango Del Cielo, Sept. 21 - interview with Olympian and a member of the Pleasanton are available. Call or e-mail Matthew Morrison, 8 p.m. Marc Broussard, 8 p.m. Sept. Sunday, Sept. 22. Firehouse Arts Art League or for information Barbara Stanton for more info: Sept. 7. Bankhead Theater, 2400 28. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 mental health advocate Michael Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Phelps. Screenings: Pleasanton, regarding the Public Art Circuit, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ First Street, Livermore. www. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. call John Trimingham at (510) earthlink.net. lvpac.org or 373-6800. www.firehousearts.org or 925- September 4, at 6:30 p.m., at org or 925-931-4848. the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 877-8154. Preschool Art classes: Thursday Stephen Bishop, 8 p.m. Sept. 931-4848. Luna Mexicana, Oakland Ballet, mornings 9:45–10:45. Children 7. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue; Livermore, Sept. 7. Spirited dance, lively October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 • The Independent 9

Life Transitions for Aging Adults The Vine Cinema, 1722 First AUDITIONS/COMPETI- (being 19 at the time of concert Bent Creek Winery, Sept. 5 - Livermorelibrary.net or call the St. Charles Borromeo Street; Dublin, November 13, TIONS performance February 22, T.G.I.T. (Thank Goodness It’s library at 925-373-5500. Church will be hosting Life at 6:30 p.m., at the Center for ______2020). Two young musicians will Thursday), 5-8 p.m., 3 Guys Political Issues Book Club meets Transitions for Aging Adults Performing Arts and Education, The Valley Concert Chorale is be chosen to perform as soloists Jazz, pizza food truck and wine the 4th Tuesday of each month, “Quality and Purpose of Human 8151 Village Parkway. www. holding auditions for its 2019- with the symphony on February by the glass, bottle or case. and reads books about issues Life” on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from axishealth.org. Dublin Picnic 2020 season on Sept. 9 and 10. 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Borromeo Hall 22, 2020 in the Bankhead Museum on Main Annual Ghost and trends that are driving cur- with Father Kwame Assenyoh. Flix, Free Summer Movie Series They are seeking experienced Theater in Livermore. Each Walk, a two-hour guided tour of rent affairs, both national and All are welcome. For more in- at Emerald Glen Park. Movies singers with sight-reading skills winner/soloist will be awarded Pleasanton’s most haunted sites international Topics that have formation, contact Molly Fisher will begin at dusk usually 8:00 who enjoy singing exciting and $500. Applicants must submit along Main Street in the down- been covered include politics, at [email protected] or - 9:00 p.m. Food trucks and challenging music.This holiday a completed application form, town area. A volunteer team of governance, economics, military 925-449-8849. other snack food vendors such season, the Valley Concert a non-refundable fee of $20 ghost-hosts lead groups, while affairs, history, sociology, sci- as kettle corn will be on site. At- Chorale will be performing their and a recording of their playing actors play the roles of the ence, the climate, and religion. Religion Chat tendees are encouraged to dress Annual Sing-It-Yourself Mes- (submitted link to YouTube via various ghosts around town. Ad- Contact Rich at 925-872-7923. Interfaith Forum warmly and bring low-back siah and A British Christmas. email). Additional information vance ticket purchase is highly Fertile GroundWorks Taste for In 2020, they will perform “How Does Your Faith and chairs and blankets. Pets are not may be obtained from www. recommended. Tours depart Giving Fundraiser, Sunday, Congregation Address Envi- allowed. Food trucks and other Celebrate the Night: Dreams, the livermoreamadorsymphony.org the museum every 30 minutes September 8, 2019 at The Barn ronmental Concerns?” will be snack food vendors will be on Moon and Stars, and Celebrate or by contacting the competition between the hours of 6 – 8 p.m. in Livermore 4 to 8 p.m. at 3131 the topic of the Religion Chat hand for meal purchases around Composers Significant Birthdays chairperson at (925)525-6070. on: Friday, October 18; Saturday, Pacific Avenue. Food, beer, wine on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 5 7 p.m. Lucille's Smokehouse in 2020: from 75 to 450! To October 19; Friday, October and music plus auctions and to 6:15 p.m., at St. Clare's Epis- BBQ in Dublin (7202 Amador schedule an appointment, call copal Church, 3350 Hopyard _MISCELLANEOUS______25; and Saturday, October 26. drawings for all. Plaza Road) is offering 15% off (925) 866-4003. Ghost Walk tours take place The Cutting Edge Management Road, Pleasanton. This event is take-out orders to enjoy while Livermore-Amador Symphony Back to School Splash at rain or shine - so dress ap- of Concussions, 7:30 p.m. free of charge and open to all. watching the movie (print and Association’s 47th Competi- The Wave hosted by Dublin propriately. Costumes are highly Sept. 12. ValleyCare Speaker Speakers will be Matt Gray present flyer from website). tion for Young Musicians. Partners in Education (DPIE). from the Catholic Community encouraged!Tickets are $20 for Series. Bankhead Theater, 2400 of Pleasanton, and Reverend Royal Wedding (1951), Bankhead Application deadline is Sunday, The family-friendly event takes adults, and $15 for children 12 First Street, Livermore. www. place on Saturday, September Ronald Culmer from St. Clare's Presents Classic Film, 7 p.m. September 8, 2019. (Applica- and under. They are on sale now lvpac.org or 925-373-6800. Episcopal Church. Sept. 18. Bankhead Theater, tions will be accepted starting 7, from 2-5 p.m. Attendees and may be purchased online Splatter, a colorful splash of Religion Chat is an inter- 2400 First Street, Livermore. September 5, 2019.) Competi- will have access to The Wave's at www.museumonmain.org, water, wine, art and music at faith forum held on the second www.lvpac.org or 373-6800. tion open to instrumentalists Natatorium, Sports Pool, Slide by phone at 925-462-2766, or Dublin’s Emerald Glen Park. The Wednesday of the month at one and vocalists who reside in Tower, and Splash Zone, as well in person at Museum on Main, 8th Annual Splatter festival will of Interfaith Interconnect's 19 Alameda County, Contra Costa as fun outdoor activities on the participating congregations in _OPERA______located at 603 Main Street in be held Saturday, September County, the city of Tracy, or the grass.Tickets, $7.50 each, will historic downtown Pleasanton. 14, 2019, from noon to 8:00 Livermore and Pleasanton. In- Eugene Onegin, Livermore community of Mountain House. be entered to win a 5-day RV It is open to the public Tuesday p.m. Admission and parking are terfaith Interconnect’s mission is to enrich, educate, and inform Valley Opera, Sept. 28, 7:30 The selection, one movement rental from El Monte RV (must through Saturday from 10:00 free. http://dublin.ca.gov/1145/ p.m., Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. of a concerto, should have the be present to win). In addition, ourselves and others about the a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday Splatter. great diversity of faiths and 5, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6, 2 p.m. minimum length of about 10 raffle tickets will be available from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Taste of Downtown, Sunday, Sept. chaikovsky’s best-loved opera. cultures in our Valley. To ac- minutes. All instruments will for purchase to win prizes. The Hagemann Ranch Open House. 15, noon to 5 p.m. Livermore. complish this mission, a variety Bankhead Theater, 2400 First be considered. Students are Wave is located at 4201 Central Tours of the 140+ year old Sample Wines, Beer & Culinary of events are held each year. Street, Livermore. www.lvpac. eligible through the age of 19 Parkway in Dublin. ranch and free, family friendly Treats, and More. Downtown org or 925-373-6800. seasonal activities. The last restaurants will offer culinary; Tri-Valley Dems Club Sunday of each month, 1-4 PM. Downtown shops will be host Go to www.livermorehistory.com to a tasting of wines and beers. Monday, September 16, 7:00 for the monthly program. 455 Live entertainment and shopping PM, the Tri-Valley Democratic Club (TVDems) will hold a Olivina Ave., Livermore. specials. Tickets and informa- meeting at the IBEW Union A Writers Meetup for adults 18 tion Livermore Downtown, Inc. Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, in and older meets on the first www.livermoredowntown.com. Dublin, to hear Marisol Rubio, Tuesday of every month, 6:30 Museum on Main, An Afternoon candidate for Senate District 7, p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Liver- or Evening with.. William explain why she deserves the more Civic Center Library, 1188 Clark: Tuesday, September 24, club’s endorsement. The Dems S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, 2pm; Tuesday, September 24th, will also vote on endorsing CA. There is no charge and no 7pm; Firehouse Arts Center. Eric Swalwell for Congress and sign-up needed to attend this Tickets at www.museumonmain. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan for State informal gathering. Hosted by org or (925) 462-2766. Assembly. Q&A discussion will follow endorsement proposals local writer and NaNoWriMo 30th Nostalgia Day Car Show, to assist members with deci- (National Novel Writing Month) The Altamont Cruisers, sion making. Jane Vosburg of participant Sydney Dent. To Sept. 29. Downtown Livermore. Fossil Free California will ask learn more about this program Opening ceremonies 9 a.m. TVDems to join the alliance. check the library’s website at www.altamontcruisers.org Doors open at 6:30 PM for net- working and light refreshments. Splatter, Sept. 14 No charge. 10 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices collecting coins or other numismania this is the encourage friends and family to collectively veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit pregnancy include guidance and referrals, baby in Bulletin Board, send information to PO place for you. The meetings incorporate shared support you and cover the fee. Register at qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet agency, has provided shelter and counseling clothing, and diapers. Call (925) 449-5887 for Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care numismatic knowledge, various club raffles, hope100golfmarathon.com. For registration other veterans and you will hear and see noth- for survivors of sexual assault and domestic an appointment. of Bulletin Board or email information to a Coin of the Month and a club coin auction. questions or sponsorship inquiries, contact ing has changed since you were discharged. violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. The Meals on Wheels Volunteers are needed [email protected]. Include name For information contact: Gary Antone (925) the Hope Hospice Development Department at We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will Haven provides free, professional individual to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors of organization, meeting date, time, place and 373-6758 (925) 829-8770. enjoy being around veterans. Please consider and group therapy for survivors of domestic in Livermore or Pleasanton one day per week, theme or subject. Phone number and contact East Bay Singles Convention, Single Livermore Lions Club meets for dinner coming and joining your comrades, because violence, sexual assault, and poverty. For more Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 p.m.. For person should also be included. Deadline is 5 Professionals meet new friends on Labor Day every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. information on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support more information, please call (925)483-1989. p.m. Friday.) Sunday, September 1, 7:30-11:30pm, at Faz at at Emil Villa's Restaurant, 3064 Pacific Ave. Ready on the right ready on the left. Visit our Groups and Individual Counseling, please call: Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 5121 Hopyard in Livermore. Lions are the world's largest post at [email protected] (925) 449-5845. interested individuals to attend its morning Grief Workshop will be held on Thurs- Road, Pleasanton CA. $20 at the door. Adults service organization. Livermore Lions support Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to Docents for the Livermore History- meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at days at 7:30 p.m. from Sept. 5 through Oct. of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. 7:30pm the needs within the community and state, drink, that's your business. If you want to stop, Mobile. Volunteers interested in Livermore 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las 24, at St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge – The East Bay Singles Scene, featuring the nation and the world. Funds provided to we can help. Call AA) 925-829-0666 history and/or like working with children Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, Drive, Pleasanton. Pre-registration is required. representatives of the leading singles organiza- support the homeless, the fire victims, and the Native Daughters of the Golden West, (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. Mission is Livermore. For more information, go to www. Call Eleanor at (925) 846-8708 for more tions and meetups in the East Bay. 8-11:30pm hurricane and earthquakes victims. Charities (California born Women) is a fraternal and to teach children the history of Livermore and livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or Jill Duerig / 1-510- information. All are welcome regardless of – Dance to your favorite hits. CO-SPONSORED include: Canine Companions, Blind Centers, patriotic organization founded on the principles instill in them a sense of pride in the city. There 378-7243 / [email protected] religious affiliation. by dozens of major singles organizations and and the Ear of the Lion. Check out our website of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- will be training. Time commitment could be as Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and Tri-Valley Trailblazers are sponsoring meetups, including Society of Single Profes- (livermorelionsclub) for up-coming projects tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of little as a few days a year. There are usually experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, a free presentation, “Pine Nut Wild Horse sionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles and events. All are welcome to meetings and to God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet have 3 docents at each school. If interested, Israeli and other world dances, easy line Advocates,” on Wednesday, Oct, 9, 7 p.m., organization; Professionals Guild Singles, participate in activities. first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F call Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail and circle dances, no partners required, at the Livermore Library. TVT focuses on all San Francisco Singles, Bay Area Professional Master Gardeners Talks, Demonstra- Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance [email protected]. casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). matters that pertain to the use, enjoyment, Women, Single Professionals Internet Network tion Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore. from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts care of or improvement of horses, safety (SPiN), Single n’ Professional, 40+ Singles, Trained Master Gardeners are on site at to berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org familiar tunes with other folks along with piano Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. and horsemanship, and the preservation of Cougar Events, Bay Area Womens Happiness, answer question and give tours of the garden Scottish country dancing in Livermore. accompaniment. The words of the songs will Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or and enhancement of trails. www.facebook. International Association of Dating Websites, 9:30am-11:30am on the second Saturday of Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful be provided. No musical experience needed. [email protected] com/TVTrailblazers, and www.facebook.com/ Lifestyle Parties, Cougar Meetup, Happiness the month; talks on seasonally appropriate strathspeys that are the traditional social Most Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 at the Robert Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 Wildhorseadvocates. in Love Coaching, Bay Area Single Boomers, topics. All Talks are 10 -11 am on the second dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have Livermore Community Center. Small fee. p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. How to Write a Book in Six Weeks is a Walnut Creek Single Professional Women, Saturday of the month Mar-Nov.; Sept. 14 fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 Counter Point (Addiction Family Support All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly fast-track class that teaches writing secrets Bay Area Asian Women, etc. Visit www. Firescaping in a Suburban environment; Oct. to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, Group), a free faith based, Christ centered from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or and techniques to turn prose into page- thepartyhotline.com. 12 Propagation: Seed Saving; Nov. 9 MG Plant 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance (Al Anon based) program designed to help special attire needed. For more information call turners. It covers all prose genres: fiction, Dress a Girl Around the World, an Favorites. experience or partner required. We welcome individuals with family members who suffer Margaret 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ memoir and nonfiction. Classes take place on invitation to make simple dresses for girls National Alliance on Mental Illness new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward from alcoholism and drug addiction. Tuesday gmail.com. six Thursdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 17, from 7 to in third world countries. Meetings are once (NAMI) Tri-Valley's Connections Support Group, at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at evenings at 7:00 pm at the St. Michael Convent Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, 9:30 p.m. at the Robert Livermore Community a month. The next meeting is Sept. 14, from meets every Wednesday, from 7:15pm - (925) 784-3662 for more information. building, first floor (375 Maple Street, Liver- open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 Center. 4444 East Ave. The course is $110, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Michael’s Hall, Corner 8:45pm at St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise more). For further information contact Rachel Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed and includes professional editing by instructor of 3rd and Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. This group provides Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain at (510-501-1411). Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East Barbara Flores, an award-winning four-time machine or serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, support and education for anyone experiencing or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 author. To register, call (925) 373-5700 or visit along with helping hands. (Those planning to a mental illness. For further information, visit rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- together for events like board games, movies PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & www.larpd.org. stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) Always www.nami-trivalley.org or contact Kendall @ more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday holidays. Ohlone Audubon Meeting, Tuesday, accepting cheerful cotton fabric donations. 925-872-0170. come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd September 3, at 7:30pm at Carlton Plaza of Those who can’t make the Sew-Fest but would Daughters of the American Revolution warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- of upcoming events can be found on Facebook Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton Fremont, 3800 Walnut Ave, 94538. Topic: like to sew, arrange for kits that can be sews at (DAR), DAR was founded in 1890 to promote tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- Ecology and Conservation of the Gulf of the home. Contact Suzanne Beck, 925-352- historic preservation, education and patriotism. miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is Farallones. Presenter Peter Pyle's talk will 8447 or [email protected] Its members are descended from the patriots (that does have two water fountains along information. invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage cover the ecology and conservation of the Valley Children's Museum, a community who won American independence during the its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces Golden Circle Seniors, meetings with monthly dinner meetings and holding gulf's marine vertebrates, from birds to based, non profit, children's museum for Revolutionary War. DAR is one of the world's are welcome. More information located on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in charitable events. The group supports Chil- pinnipeds to cetaceans with emphasis on children 3 to 10 years old, offering fun and largest and most active service organizations. Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 dren's Hospital research, college scholarships his main research species, breeding and educational STEAM based play activities. DAR members are committed to volunteer facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all and other charities. For information, contact pelagic seabirds, and Great White Sharks. No Located in Emerald Glen Park, Dublin, off service having served more than 12.5 million The City of Pleasanton Library’s year, saving items for the annual bazaar in Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. admission charge and refreshments served. Gleason Dr. Open Thursdays 4 to 8 pm during hours in communities throughout the world Literacy Program is searching for patient, November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds ClutterLess Self Help Support Group For more information and directions visit the Dublin Farmer's Market & third Saturday of during the past three years. For more informa- caring volunteer tutors to help adults practice are donated to local charities. (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, website www.ohloneaudubon .org. the month. Volunteer opportunities for teens tion, please visit https://josemaria.california- and improve their English reading, writing, Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings self help in-person support group for people Armchair Travelers, a monthly program, and seniors. For more info visit http://www. dar.org/ or contact Debbie Janes at jmadar. and conversation skills. Volunteers will work every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Bottle- with difficulty discarding unwanted pos- will take place at the Livermore Public Library valleychildrensmuseum.org or contact Linda [email protected] Jose Maria Amador, one-on-one with students, lead small group Taps -3020 Bernal Ave Suite 160, Pleasanton. sessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 Valley Civic Center on Thusday, September 12, at Spencer, 925-683-4741 or linda@valleychild- Pleasanton Chapter. The local Jose Maria conversation practice, conduct citizenship test Check website for meeting updates pleasan- Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity 1:30 p.m. Ray Rychnovsky will present “The rensmuseum.org Amador chapter meets on the second Saturday preparation, or lead book clubs. No advance tonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a Room, Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm Tri-Valley’s Amazing Wildlife.” Ray will share Castlemont High School All Classes of the month from September to May, with a preparation is needed. Find more information non-profit organization that seeks to identify (except postal holidays). www.clutterless.org photographs of egrets, herons, hawks, deer, Reunion Saturday, September 7 from 10am short business meeting and a program. DAR contact the Adult Literacy team literacy@ needs within the community and work together (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay.org for ducks, and other animals he has observed to 4pm at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter. Meets cityofpleasantonca.gov / 925-931-3405. to fulfill those needs. For more information or more info. at Shadow Cliffs, Stoneridge Creek Park, Sunaol Blvd. Bring own food and beverages, no September through May on the first Saturday Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub.org. All Questers is an international organization and other locations. Ray’s presentation will alcohol allowed. Entrance is $15. ea. or $10. ea of each month. For additional information, visit (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans are welcome. of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history highlight the diversity of wildlife to be found for Castlemont Alumni Association members. http://jhl.californiadar.org. from foreign conflicts who are interested in Have you been affected by someone's who encourage preservation and restoration right here in the Tri-Valley. Adults are invited to For more information contact Greg Hickey 925- Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group staying engaged with other Veterans and their drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope and of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, this free program on the second Thursday of 461-1381 or [email protected]. - those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis families. The VFW is one of the strongest strength for families and friends of problem members learn about antiques, share and view each month in the Storytime Room of the Civic The Fifth Annual Hope 100 Golf plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton Veterans organizations in America but is in drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, 925-277- members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Marathon accepting player registrations. Join Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every month from serious decline because of lack of member- 7661, [email protected]. seums and antiques shops and help non-profit Livermore. Hope Hospice for a fun and challenging day 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers on a variety of ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays Recovery International (RI) is a weekly organizations with restoration and preservation Dublin San Ramon's Women's Club, where you will be among an exclusive group related topics and to share challenges, solu- of each month with a light dinner social at self-help group, led by a trained, peer volunteer work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly major event which supports all our community of passionate golfers completing 100 holes in tions, and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at leader, for people who want to reduce their from September to May. New members are service in the Tri-Valley Area. Includes dinner, one day, all for a great cause! The event takes comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. stress. There is no charge Anyone 18 or older is invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- outstanding prizes, and casino event 12-4 place September 30 at Castlewood Country information. No cost. L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th welcome; just drop in. Meetings every Sunday terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 p.m 11/3/19 at Crow Canyon Country Club. Club in Pleasanton. Each golfer commits to Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located St.). For more information contact Commander 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Arbor Vista library room, or e-mail [email protected]. Please go to our website to purchase tickets raising $2,500, with net proceeds benefiting at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer 1300 South Livermore Avenue.. Call Barbara, Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. dsrwomensclub.org Hope's patient care and grief support programs to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. 916-335-8836 or Dave, 415-948-9462. Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and Livermore Valley Coin Club, Meetings in the East Bay and Tri-Valley areas. You can month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- Ethos 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Liver- the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday held 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you enjoy pay your own $2,500 entry fee directly, or coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over more. Free and confidential services related to of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah program For more information www.fpcl.us or 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- up by appointment only. The Outreach Center Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, 925-447-2078. 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. will be open every 4th Saturday to distribute AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// and monthly adult socials. Information, call Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas bags from Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. Asbury United Methodist Church 4743 www.trivalleystargazers.org/ 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following This will be on a first come first serve basis East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Church, Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 comers.com a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen where all are welcomed. Sunday Worship Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Community Resources for Independent Children's classes during adult worship service. p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La Drive, Livermore. time is at 10:00 a.m. Children’s and youth costumes give free guided tours beginning at Living (CRIL) offers services to help people AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 Scola at 447-9800. Lynnewood United Methodist Church groups Sunday School during worship services noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the with disabilities and supports them to live p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 at 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, offers a and Sunday evening Middle School and High month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage independently and participate in their com- com. Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday friendly congregation where all are welcome. School Youth Groups. Children are welcome and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully munity for as long as they are willing and able Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Summer worship schedule one service at 9:30 at all services, and childcare in the nursery. landscaped grounds. For information on the to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service stinnocent.net or contact Father Augustine a.m. Childcare provided. Contact the church Caregivers Support Group will meet the second Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the Fremont and Livermore to provide information 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving Lewton at 925.400.8119 or pateraugustine@ office 846-0221, send an email to office@ Saturday of each month. This group is open to volunteer Docent Program, please call the and referrals and provide community education heart and helping hands. All are welcome. gmail.com lynnewood.org or visit our website at www. people in the community. For more information, Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. at senior centers and affordable housing Childcare, and religious education for St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- lynnewood.org. contact the church office at 925-447-1950. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social complexes to residents of Southern Alameda children as well as adults are offered. For yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- For more information about other opportunities group of retired men who join together to better County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 more information, visit www.uucil.org or call 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday visit our website at www.asburylive.org or call enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can 925-447-8747. School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove 925-447-1950. Asbury UMC can also be found bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by Congregation Beth Emek, Center for welcome to come and worship with us and to Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 10:30 on Facebook at “Asbury UMC Livermore." tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril. Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the enjoy our hospitality. For more information call am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, [email protected]. All services are free. Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. the church office 925-462-4802. Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament a.m. Worship. For more information visit for lunch on the first Thursday of each month port Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the Milder, www.bethemek.org. , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday service Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. 449.1444. Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations with Rev. Andrew Lobban, pastor and priest, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 Livermore invites members of the community Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- Godly Play children education. p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, DBE Daughters of the British Empire, SecularJews.org. Little Brown Church, United Church Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy 925-967-8177. John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Spirit and His Work.” The church address is American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday looking for veterans in the Livermore area who 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. are interested in performing community service Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading Pathway Community Church, 1055 Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. gracembc.com for young people and promoting veterans is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up room are located at Third and N Streets. The Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell affairs. Interested veterans will meet with of women of British or British Commonwealth Reading Room, which is open to the public, Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday other like-minded veterans for camaraderie heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity features books, CDs and magazines for sale. youth, adult programs. Biblically based 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: and support of veterans' causes. The American and fellowship. Those interested in helping For information, call (925) 447-2946. practical messages, nondenominational. All are worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. Legion is the largest federally chartered with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more veterans organization that is the veterans and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 (925) 322-1222. p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- information or weekday Bible study and Prayer lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. American Legion Post 47 meets the second Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional and children's church provided. A "Night of S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., Welcome home. and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 information. Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building Information on programs and memberships, Information, call 447-6282. goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) stfrancisanglican.church. Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more training philosophies and schedules, and Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday 371-6200. Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Valley - A Lighthouse to the world. Sunday Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ marathon/endurance training program. www. Information, 447-8840. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don service at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at trivalleytriclub.com. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting place follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, 925-449-6048. Pleasanton Military Families is a S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 Parish Hall, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. For more a fellowship meal. Eric's Corner is a free support group for Pleasanton based support group for those who worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday information contact [email protected] Tagalog Mass: 3rd Sunday of the month people who are dealing with a diagnosis of have a loved one serving in the Military. The study/Sunday school. For information, call Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged or visit us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. (remaining dates for the year: Oct. 20, Nov. Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend these group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday 925-447-1246. children go to Kid’s Church following worship, Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away 17); Time: 3:30 pm St. Michael Catholic Parish, meetings. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las of each month to share concerns, fears, and to Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. 458 Maple St.; Potluck reception to follow in Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We celebrate the joys that are experienced. There 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 Donations are also accepted on Mondays the parish hall. Check https://stmichaelliver- meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of is no better support than being surrounded by calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. more.com/Filipino for details each month. For more information please visit others who know what you are going through. Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- 925-449-4848. Christ Church (a nondenomina- Tri-Valley Cultural Jews - Jewish Culture us at ericscorner.org Three times per year, the group collects non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 tional evangelical church formerly meeting in School The school-wide curriculum for the Assistance League® of Amador Valley supplies and sends care packages to the school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho 2019-2020 (Jewish year 5780) will be “Jewish invites all visitors to join this dedicated group troops. Contact [email protected] for the All are welcome. 447-3428. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Ideas.” It will cover topics like Jewish views of of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in location of the next meeting. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Justice, Learning, Family, Being a Mensch, Isra- the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular Livermore Military Families, a support Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. el or Diaspora and the Jewish Community. First meetings are held on the third Thursday of the group for families in Livermore who have a services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call session will be on September 8 from 10:30- month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley loved one serving in the Military, is intended to a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ www.thecrossing.org. 925.846.0665. 12:30 at Aran’s Art Studio in Castro Valley. Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our be a safe place for family members to come All are welcome. Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. Students who attend this first day will paint website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. and share their experiences and concerns with Faith Chapel Assembly of God, College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. mezuzahs and hear stories. Enrolled students org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ others who understand what they are going Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or Services include band-led worship music, paint for free; others pay $10 per mezuzah. yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. through. All family members are welcome to for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:35 call 447-2351. Bible-based messages and Sunday School for Space is limited. RSVP to culturaljews@gmail. Operation: SAM “Supporting All attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino pre-schoolers and elementary through high com, or call 510-384-8756 with any questions. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military of each month at the Livermore Veterans 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- school students. Infant care is provided. www. Throughout this school year, students will be support organization based in Livermore. Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from will be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. encouraged to discuss among themselves S.A.M. has been in operation since January 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, every other month. Call for date and time and Well Community Outreach Center Grace Missionary Baptist Church, and with their parents topics related to these 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email other church programs at 846-8650. ministry provides meats, canned and dry meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) themes. The younger children will enjoy crafts support of deployed troops. For information or livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday related to the concepts; older children will learn donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & available prior to the start of the school year). School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. the history and literature surrounding these [email protected] RELIGION Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 Those with an immediate need or who would Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: Jewish ideas. Both classes will learn songs on Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and like to donate nonperishable food items, call Jeff Barger. these themes. Jewish Culture School is open to new and established residents of the Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative during the week at various times/locations. the office at (925) 479-1414 to begin the Discovery Church of the Nazarene, to children aged 5-14 and culminates in a Brit Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet process. Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Mitzvah ceremony. Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from p.m., and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community 12 The Independent • SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Top Swim Recruit Milestones Miranda Heckman Becomes Stanford Health Care – Junior National Champion Miranda Heckman, lo- second place finishes. In a cal standout swimmer and highly competitive 100m ValleyCare Hires New CFO recent 2019 graduate of Free Final Heckman took Granada High School, be- first place in a time of 55.98, Stanford Health Care – addition to Stanford Health new Skilled Nursing Facility came a USA Junior Na- the only swimmer to break ValleyCare announced that Care - ValleyCare as we con- within the medical center; tional Champion last week 56 seconds and taking her Kyle Wichelmann will be tinue to serve the needs of improved authorizations and and will begin her college first Junior National Cham- the new Chief Financial Of- the growing Tri-Valley area. the billing process for Med- swimming career at one of pionship. In the 200m Free ficer as of September 3. He He brings the right strategic icaid collections; improved the top swim programs in and 400m Free Finals she brings more than 20 years thinking, service-delivery Medicare reimbursement for the nation, the University took 2nd place with times of experience in operations, planning, and performance in-patient acute psychiatry of Texas Wednesday, August of 2:00.31 and 4:13.27 re- financial management, and improvement expertise that services; and implemented 28. Heckman a top 5 recruit spectively. Heckman also strategic planning to his new will help us continue to a lean performance improve- in the state of California swam at the USA Phillips position. offer our community the ment system. In addition, at according to collegeswim- 66 Summer National Cham- Most recently, Wichel- highest care possible,” said El Camino Hospitals District ming.com was recruited by pionships from July 31 to mann was CFO at Seton Rick Shumway, Stanford he served on the execu- Texas, Indiana, Georgia, August 4, 2019, qualifying Medical Center, an acute Health Care – ValleyCare tive team for a performance Texas A&M, USC and CAL, for both the 200m & 400m team and prepare for the care hospital and skilled President and CEO. “We’re improvement initiative that all top swim universities in Free C Finals. 2020 Olympic Trials. nursing facility in Daly City, also pleased that he has roots improved operating margin the nation, but ultimately Her swims in those Heckman’s hard work Calif., and has worked in in our Bay Area community; by $79 million in one year. chose the University of events, the 100/200/400 has paid off and she con- senior finance positions at he grew up in Santa Cruz, “I am honored to join Texas Longhorns which meter Frees at both Nation- tinues to love the sport of Kaiser Foundation Hospi- and was born at Stanford Stanford Health Care - Val- placed 5th in the country als and Junior Nationals swimming. She is excited to tals, El Camino Hospital Hospital. We could not be leyCare. The biggest advan- at the 2019 NCAA D1 Na- qualify Heckman for each start a new chapter with the District, and in other hospital more pleased and are excited tage I see is the combination tional Championships. of those events at the 2020 Longhorns because of the and health care plan-related about the many contribu- of a local community hospi- At the USA 2019 Speedo USA Olympic Trials, which outstanding coaching staff fields. He has a strong re- tions he will make to our tal with the amazing quality Junior National Champi- will be held next summer and her instant bond with cord of achievement across Stanford Health Care -Val- and in-depth expertise of onships held at the Avery in Omaha, Nebraska. She the team. She also looks multiple areas including leyCare family.” Stanford Health Care,” said Aquatic Center in Stan- looks forward to training forward to coming back to revenue increases, bottom While CFO at Seton Wichelmann. “I hope to look ford, California August 6-10 hard at the University of California during breaks line improvements, quality Medical Center, Wichel- at the opportunities ahead Heckman had an incred- Texas and continuing to im- and swimming for Ruby Hill assurance, risk management, mann achieved many note- and focus on those that will ible meet swimming to one prove so she can both score Aquatics in Pleasanton with and team building. worthy results: he spear- be most beneficial to the first place finish and two points for the Longhorn Head Coach Todd Tucker. “Kyle will be a strong headed the opening of a community.” Eagle Scout Service Project Benefits Young Patients in Urgent Care Blake Kenney, a Troop donations, which will be Earlier this summer, team while they sorted the 908 Boy Scout and Ama- used to purchase more books Blake and his team of vol- books and placed a label in dor High freshman, is an when the need arises. unteers distributed door- each one that reads, “You avid reader, and he knows “We’re so grateful that hangers in three Pleasanton may take this book home. the comfort and distrac- Blake chose SHC – VC neighborhoods, asking the Donated by Blake Ken- tion books can bring. Blake Urgent Care as the recipi- community for donations ney, Eagle Scout Project, wanted to share his love ent of his charitable work,” of new books to benefit the 2019, Troop 908.” They for reading with his greater said Anita Petagara, Clini- SHC – VC Urgent Care, and then packaged the books and community, so for his Eagle cal Manager of SHC – VC Blake was overwhelmed brought them to SHC – VC’s Project he organized and Urgent Care. “Having books with the response! He had Dublin Urgent Care, where supervised the collection of available to our pediatric included his photo and email the books were received around 360 children’s and patients provides a level of address on the door-hangers, with joy and appreciation teen’s books to be gifted comfort during what can resulting in many apprecia- by Anita Petagara, Clini- to the young people who be a scary experience. The tive messages from eager cal Manager of SHC – VC visit SHC – VC’s two Urgent team looks forward to being donors. In fact, even after Urgent Care; Ryann De- Care facilities either as pa- able to provide these books the designated weekend for Graff, Executive Director tients or as family members to children in our care. It is collection, the monetary of Operations at SHC – VC; of patients. He got the com- youth like Blake that help donations and requests for and Shaké Sulikyan, Execu- munity so excited about his to make our community a book pickups kept coming. tive Director of ValleyCare Left to right: Ryann DeGraff, Blake Kenney, Anita project that he was also able better place, and we are so Once the books were col- Charitable Foundation. Petagara, and Shaké Sulikyan (Photo: Gayle Cowan) to collect $495 in monetary happy to have met him.” lected, Blake supervised his