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VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 48 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Surprise Ruling Decertifies Retiree Class in Lawsuit An Oakland court reversed itself this week, decertifying the “class” “whether each class member has in fact been damaged at all.” of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory retirees three years after UC health care benefits were available to the LLNL retirees from certifying it in a lawsuit aimed at regaining University of California the time of the Laboratory’s founding in 1952 until 2008, shortly after See Inside Section A health care. a for-profit consortium took over for the University as manager of the Section A is filled with The surprise decertification order was issued Monday by Superior national defense laboratory. information about arts, people, Court Judge George Hernandez, the judge who certified the class in 2014. The retirees considered the loss of UC health care to be a violation of promises made during their careers at the Laboratory -- promises on entertainment and special events. In his reversal, Hernandez acknowledged that certification is normally established early in a legal proceeding. That is not an “iron clad stan- which some of them based career decisions. They filed suit in 2010, and There are education stories, a dard,” however, particularly if it becomes clear that “individual issues the suit became a class action four years later. variety of features, and the arts will engulf the litigation,” he wrote. Following certification, the retirees spent many thousands of dollars and entertainment and That appears to be the case now, he indicated. In his judgment, it has compiling lists of those who might be eligible for UC health care and bulletin board. not actually been established that “any members of the putative class their survivors, sparring with University counsel and representatives of (of retirees) were damaged” by the loss of University of California LLNL over the completeness of records provided by those institutions. health care. Neither the retirees nor the University commented publicly on the de- A class-action trial might be appropriate if the main question is the certification order. At the time the Independent went to press, the retirees extent of individual damages -- but not if it remains to be resolved had not decided on next steps, which include the possibility of appeal. Film Maker New PAC Criticizes Wants Proposed Dublin to Park Fee Hikes Slow Growth A National Park Service pro- By Ron McNicoll posal to at least double peak- Dublin residents are forming a season entrance fees for many new Political Action Committee U.S. national parks is a mistake (PAC) in response to growth’s at several levels, according to a impacts on the city. prominent film maker who spoke The PAC, Dubliners United, last month at Livermore’s Bank- was taken from the name of a head Theater. grassroots organization formed The filmmaker is David Vassar, around the issues of school crowd- known for his films about state and national parks – particularly but ing and traffic congestion. not exclusively Yosemite – and his As its first mission, Dubliners passionate defense of the value that United has taken on the recall of public parks bring to society. school board trustee Dan Cun- Under the National Park Ser- ningham, who was first elected to vice proposal, a single, noncom- the board in 2008. mercial vehicle would have to pay Bobby Khullar, spokesperson $70 to enter 17 of the nation’s most Photo - Doug Jorgensen for Dubliners United, said that popular parks during the peak sea- The Third Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn, a 5K walk and 10K family fun run, was held on November 23. they want Cunningham recalled son next year. Those parks include The event, organized by Pleasanton North Rotary, raised funds and provided in-kind donations for for two reasons. One, he and Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia local youth services and Open Heart Kitchen. For story, go to page 7. certain other board members are and Joshua Tree in California. perceived as not coming up with That is up from $25 or $35, solutions needed to address school depending on the park. overcrowding. The other reason Entering by motorcycle would concerns a temperamental ex- cost $50, according to the pro- change with an audience member posal. Initiative Proposed to Lock in Housing at a school board meeting. Khullar Vassar called the new fees “a said, "It was the straw that broke terrible idea.” They are “precisely the camel’s back.” what you would expect from an Khullar said on Nov. 28 that Administration that embraces Numbers and Building Heights Dubliners United would file the profit as the highest of American ideals,” he said. The potential for an initiative of First Street whose businesses with autonomous cars, as well as documents necessary in Alameda Vassar quoted the “guiding to lock in housing numbers and back on the old Lucky site, land Uber and Lyft services. County and Sacramento to es- principles for national parks” that building heights on city owned included in the 8.2 acre develop- During the outreach, partici- tablish the PAC. Seed money for were laid down in 1865 by famed land in downtown Livermore was ment site. pants said that development the bank account is coming from architect Frederick Law Olmsted, raised by Mayor John Marchand. Marchand suggested in discuss- should reflect Livermore’s historic Dubliners United members. designer of New York City’s Cen- He spoke at the end of the pub- ing the future that the council character and surrounding archi- The PAC supporters are also tral Park, after he visited Yosemite lic hearing at Monday's council focus on the top priorities as tecture, using bricks and other watching the City Council to see at the request of the California meeting, noting that the initiative determined by the public during historic building materials. New who aligns with their ideas about government. would prevent a future council the outreach process. Over 2,000 buildings were preferred to be pausing growth, because of its ef- “Yosemite should be held, from increasing the housing num- community members participated. three stories or less in height, or no fect on school crowding and traffic guarded and managed for the free bers or the height of buildings. Parking topped the list, fol- higher than the Bankhead Theater. congestion, said Khullar. use of the whole people forever,” The council made no decisions, lowed by retaining community Open space was considered a (Dubliners United should not Olmsted wrote in his report to the continuing the session to Wed., character and design, and open key element in the development. be confused with Dubliners for state. Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. The meeting space. Marchand said after dealing Many of the younger members Change, an organization that has Yosemite, granted to Califor- took place after The Independent's with the top three elements, then of the audience stressed the need a PAC that has contributed money nia by Abraham Lincoln in 1864, deadline. the council could move ahead to for affordable housing. and endorsements in past cam- was the state’s first park. It was a At the Nov. 29 meeting, the complete a vision for the down- paigns over open space preserva- model for other national parks and The location of a boutique hotel council was to provide direction town. had been the focus of many during tion through Measure T, which became a national park itself after on development and evaluation of supported a council-set urban it reverted to federal ownership The main concerns related to a the outreach process, with oppos- concept plans for the city's 8.2 acre growth boundary on Dublin’s East in 1890. parking plan that ensured sufficient ing views on its location. Those Side.) In an interview, Vassar said downtown catalyst sites. The coun- spaces for both current and future supporting a westside hotel sub- that he believes the national parks cil was also expected to respond to uses. Disabled parking adjacent to stantially outnumbered those who The Dubliners United petition “belong to the people of the United a proposal from Livermore Stock- the Bankhead Theater was also a backed an eastside. Consultant on Move.org calls on Cunning- States. They own them outright, men's Rodeo Association. Another solid theme. During the outreach David Early of PlaceWorks stated ham to resign. If there were no and they maintain them through agenda action item addressed the public hearing, speakers asked that that experts emphasized the hotel resignation, Dubliners United will the federal taxes that they already potential acquisition of city prop- the council consider how parking should be located on Livermore aim for an election on the June pay.” erty by downtown property and needs could change in the future The parks preserve outstanding business owners along the area (See LIVERMORE, page 6) (See DUBLIN, page 5) (See PARK FEES, page 4) Gritstone Opens Dublin to Tap Experts New State-of- on Downtown Plan the-Art Facility By Ron McNicoll Haubert and Councilmember Arun in Pleasanton At its Nov. 21 meeting, the Goel voting against it. Vice-mayor Gritstone Oncology, a next- Dublin City Council approved Don Biddle, and councilmembers generation personalized cancer bringing in experts in urban plan- Abe Gupta and Melissa Hernandez immunotherapy company, an- ning to advise city staff advancing were the majority. nounced the opening of a new the Downtown Development Plan. Haubert and Goel wanted to 43,000 square-foot manufacturing The experts, who are volun- take a further step, seeking local facility in Pleasanton. teers, represent such fields as input before SFULI is involved, This fully-operational biomanu- marketing, development and city in order to spotlight what specific facturing facility, which includes planning. They work with the San problems should be addressed. A multiple clean rooms, each to be Francisco Urban Land Institute. motion for that step was defeated deployed for producing therapeu- (SFULI). by Biddle, Gupta and Hernandez. tics on an individualized basis, Although all five councilmem- Goel said he would like to Photo - Doug Jorgensen will be the center of Gritstone’s bers said they had no problem with hear ideas from a focus group of Clouds add to the picturesque look of Livermore Valley wine personalized cancer immunother- bringing in SFULI, the vote to do Dublin residents on such issues as country. Wineries will hos the annual Holidays in the Vineyards this apy manufacturing efforts. With so was 3-2, with Mayor David weekend. For more information, go to www.lvwine.org capacity for further expansion, the (See EXPERETS, page 4) Pleasanton facility has been built (See GRITSTONE, page 5)

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Jerry Brown and the Legislature sional District’s final town hall meeting of 2017 on Saturday, a new 9-mile express lane and associated improvements on decided to borrow $6 billion from the state’s short-term December 2 in San Ramon. northbound I-680 between Auto Mall Parkway and SR-84 checking account to make an extra payment to CalPERS The Congressman will provide a brief update on what has in Alameda County. The project also includes upgrades to to reduce that long-term liability. happened in Washington, D.C., in the latter months of this the adjacent southbound I-680 Sunol Express Lane, modi- “I’m not sure it made sense for the state to borrow money tumultuous and busy year – including the Republican tax fying the access configuration from controlled access to a to pay off its pension debt. However, it would clearly be plan and the ongoing investigation of Russia’s interference near continuous access configuration, similar to that on the smarter to use some of these unexpected surpluses for the in our election – and then will answer constituents’ ques- I-580 Express Lane corridor through the Tri-Valley. The same purpose,” Glazer said. tions. All 15th District residents are welcome. construction contract was awarded to Concord, CA-based The Town Hall will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. Structural Fire a.m. Saturday, December 2 at the California High School I-680 at the Sunol Grade is consistently ranked one of the The Livermore–Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) cafeteria, 9870 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon. top 10 most congested freeway corridors in the Bay Area. responded November 25 to a residential structure fire at 933 Mocho Street in Livermore. Four engines and one truck Teen Killed in Crash Fatal Crash from Livermore-Pleasanton and 1 Engine and 1 Battalion Pleasanton resident, 16-year-old Violet Campbell, was The Livermore Police Department responded to a traffic Chief from Alameda County Fire Department were sent to killed in a solo car crash last Wednesday night around 11:45 collision on Holmes St. at El Caminito at about 3 a.m. on the home. p.m. in the area of westbound Stanley Boulevard at Isabel Nov. 25. Officers found that a vehicle traveling southbound The fire had involved the exterior of the residence then Avenue, near Livermore. According to the California High- on Holmes St. had left the roadway and struck a traffic signal made its way into the back bedroom and living area. Fire- way Patrol, alcohol played a part in the crash of the Kia SUV. pole located on the southwest corner of El Caminito. The fighters at scene battled flames and heat. One occupant was The Kia was speeding and veered off the roadway. The driver of the vehicle, 33 year old Deeno Balugo Jr. from initially reported inside the residence upon crew arrival. car flipped multiple times and landed on the railroad tracks San Jose, suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision. It was later confirmed that no occupants were inside the north of Stanley Boulevard. Traffic Collision Investigators are asking that anyone residence. Campbell, who was partially ejected, was pronounced with additional information, eye witness or video evidence The residence sustained major smoke, fire, and water dead at the scene. Another person was ejected and sustained regarding the collision contact Officer Pini with Livermore damage. Two LPFD firefighters sustained minor steam burns major injuries. The other two passengers sustained minor Police Department Traffic Unit at (925)294-7541. during the incident and were treated at Stanford Valley Care to moderate injuries. Medical Center. Both returned to service without lost time. The driver, a 26-year-old Livermore resident Lauren Pay Down CalPERS Davis, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder State Senator Steve Glazer (D-Orinda) has called on the Clarification and felony DUI. She will likely be released from custody governor and legislative leaders to use a portion of a grow- A story about the Nov. 14 Pleasanton school board meet- while law enforcement officials continue to investigate the ing budget surplus to pay down part of the state’s looming ing said that trustee Jamie Hintzke was absent. She was in incident, according to the California Highway Patrol. unfunded liability for public employee pension benefits. attendance early in the meeting, but not later, when the The Legislative Analyst’s report last week on the state’s board voted 4-0 to approve a new contract with teachers. I-680 Express Lane Contract fiscal condition estimates that the state will have about Alameda County Transportation Commission, in partner- $19 billion in reserves next year – more than $11 billion ship with Caltrans, has awarded a $107 million contract for in the mandatory rainy day fund and about $7.5 billion in the construction of the I-680 Sunol Northbound Express discretionary revenue. Lane project. Construction is expected to commence in “California’s economy is booming, and tax revenues are early 2018. growing faster than expected,” Glazer said. “That won’t always be the case. By paying down some of our pension debt now, the state can use this surplus to help reduce obliga- tions we already have, rather than using all the money for Supervisor to Host new spending commitments that might not be sustainable during the next economic downturn.” It’s time for our Wild Holiday Open House CalPERS has on hand only about 68 percent of the Alameda County Super- Homeless Services. money it needs to pay the pension benefits already promised Smiles Holiday Boutique! visor Scott Haggerty invites For those unable to attend to retirees and current employees. That assumes the system’s Food • Raffle • Holiday Cheer • Shopping the community to join him the open house, feel free investments continue to grow an average of 7 percent per for his sixth annual Holiday to drop off food and/or toy year. CalPERS estimates that the state’s annual payment to Thursday, Dec. 7th Open House, Food and Toy donations at the Heritage the pension fund will rise from about $6 billion this year to 11:00am - 4:00pm Drive on Thursday, Decem- House between now and ber 7. The event will take December 15. Office hours Don’t fight the crowds! Jump on your place from 5:30pm-8:00pm are Monday-Friday 8:00am- holiday gift list! Bring all your friends! in Supervisor Haggerty's 5:00pm. SOLD ABOVE LIST district office, the Heritage The historic Heritage WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS! 15 vendors including.... House, located on the Al- House will be adorned with $635,000 Purse Party Premier Jewelry Busy B Designs Co. ameda County Fairgrounds, lights and décor through Pampered Chef Avon And 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, the New Year. Tours of the Do Terra CC’s Luxury Bags Many More... Pleasanton. This event is house are always available said to be a fun and casual upon request. 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EXPERTS (continued from page one) EDITORIAL the height of buildings along town. It’s difficult to bring may directly address their Hernandez said, “We Dublin Boulevard. in new restaurants without elected counterparts on the don’t need to be silent, or Green Bond Financing Biddle said any citizens putting potential customers school board. be told what to do. I think The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) committee review should nearby, she said. School board trustee Dan one councilmember made it Board of Directors approved the issuance of occur after the experts write Marie Massetti, a resi- Cunningham told the council a point to call the superin- “Green Bonds” as part of its 2008 Measure WW their report, so citizens can dent who spoke during the that the board’s policy came tendent. Now we are aware regional park and open space bond financing. analyze the new material. audience portion before about because an unnamed we should not do that. I Haubert said he does not the council discussion, said councilmember called and don’t think (it needs) further The Board of Directors voted for issuance of oppose bringing in SFULI, that she thinks SFULI may “directed our superintendent discussion.” $124.6 million of general obligation bonds, in- but added that it is important not care about any limit on what to do.” cluding $50 million in Green Bonds. Such bonds to bring landowners to the residential zoning. However, are dedicated to projects that reduce greenhouse discussion. “We should be she agreed the downtown gases, mitigate for climate change, or provide doing both, and incorpo- plan needs revision. It was other environmental benefits. rate valuable feedback from adopted during the reces- PARK FEES Certified Green Bonds allow investors to put the community with the sion. In 2014, there was an (continued from page one) SFULI.” their money toward improving the environment important change. Some to deal with what it claims Gupta said that appoint- 773,000 square feet of retail American wilderness and is $12 billion in “deferred while also benefitting from the tax advantages ing a committee is not the space was removed, and the the uncertainties and dan- maintenance.” The proposal and stability of municipal bonds. way to go. The SFULI can 1200 residential units were gers that are characteristic follows a nearly $300 mil- The EBRPD bonds received the highest-level do the job themselves. "If transferred to the downtown of wilderness, he said. lion reduction in the Trump grade of GB1 (Excellent) “Green Bonds” by we form a group, all you are to help meet the ABAG- National parks are not Administration’s Park Ser- Moody’s Investment Services, the first ever doing is sending (develop- assigned RHNA numbers. “rustic fun parks where chil- vice budget for 2018. “Green Bond” rating by Moody’s for a park ers) a giant banner that the “We have met the RHNA dren and adults can safely Vassar said he suspects city doesn’t know what it’s district bond issuance. numbers. It’s one reason enjoy an iconic tourist des- the National Park Service is doing. Look at Pleasanton the downtown plan needs tination,” he said. “One can exaggerating the size of its According to EBRPD board members, Green and Livermore,(and their revision now,” said Massetti. fall off a cliff or drown in a maintenance backlog. He Bonds are being viewed as the new standard in citiezen committees),” said Dublin is about 70 units river.” acknowledges that chronic environmentally friendly investing. They hope Gupta. short of meeting the eight- “The new fees also con- underfunding by Congress their example in issuing them will be followed So far progress has in- year RHNA target, after tribute to the view that na- means that the backlog is by other agencies. cluded some city subsidies three years of the eight year tional parks are corporate real and substantial but for building facades and a window has closed. profit centers and as such thinks $8 billion is closer to break for restaurant owners COMMUNCATION should pay their own way. the correct figure than $12 on sewer and water fees, said POLICY DISCUSSED “They are not for-profit billion. Gupta. Nothing dynamic The council discussed corporations. They are tan- In any case, he said, the New Director Named will happen until the city can a request from the Dublin gible proof of the American parks are “our heritage. Just receive professional advice Unified School District to ideals.” as the Smithsonian museums at Los Alamos from a place like the SFULI, adopt a similar policy to the In his Bankhead talk, are free – it doesn’t cost a he said. one the schools adopted in Vassar emphasized the de- dime to get in – that’s the he is a second-generation Dr. Terry Wallace was Councilmember Melis- May about communication mocratizing ideal of the way our parks should be. employee who was raised in named eleventh director sa Hernandez agreed with between the two entities. national park concept. They belong to us and we Los Alamos. of Los Alamos National Gupta’s approach. She re- The school district’s He again cited Frederick already pay significant taxes He takes over manage- Laboratory on Tuesday, suc- searched SFULI, and found policy states that the su- Olmsted, who embraced and we just have to reconfig- ment of the laboratory at a ceeding former Livermore that they are known for perintendent and staff will the idea that national parks ure our priorities.” time when its federal spon- physicist Charlie McMillan, “responsible land use, and not answer direct inquiries would enable ordinary citi- Members of the public sor, the National Nuclear who is stepping down at creating sustainable down- from the mayor and coun- zens to experience the beau- are invited to comment on Security Administration, year’s end. town communities.” cilmembers. Questions for ties of nature rather than the proposed fee increas- is evaluating potential new Wallace, 61, has been Hernandez noted that it’s school staff should be sent restrict access to the wealthy, es until December 22 on contractors as a result of principal associate director important to consider hous- to City Manager Chris Foss, as was often the case in the National Park Service dissatisfaction with the per- for global security at the ing in the plan, too. Some who will relay them to Su- Europe. website, https://parkplan- formance of the current laboratory. A geophysicist 1200 units are set aside for perintendent Leslie Boozer. The fee hike is proposed ning.nps.gov/document. manager, Los Alamos Na- with a PhD from Caltech, residential use in the down- However, councilmembers by the National Park Service cfm?documentID=83652. tional Security LLC.

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(Opinions voiced in let- all ACE trains continuing on to Costco. They are remi- I haven't even mentioned ingly difficult to find park- ing Systems and asked for ters published in Mailbox to job-rich San Jose. This niscent, on a much smaller the precious flora and fauna ing places downtown, our rough numbers for a 400- are those of the author and choice could be even more scale of course, of what was that is there or the history of population is growing and 500 car garage… they re- do not necessarily reflect important as ACE extends built in the Soviet Union to the area. What the heck are once construction begins we sponded, “Here is one idea the opinion of The Indepen- to Manteca, Modesto, and house their war-displaced the Caltrans people think- can only hope that there’s a for a 500+ space garage… dent. The Independent will Merced. population during the fifties ing? I lived in Fremont from new 500 plus car garage be- 100 ft x 350 ft x 34 ft high not publish anonymous let- About 8400 Livermore and early sixties. The new 1972 through 2007. I have fore the open space, the new = about 624 spaces… peak ters. All letters are required voters in 2011 signed a peti- development on Brisa and been through that Canyon retail shops and the hotel. to have the names of the traffic throughput would be tion for BART along I-580 Vasco Road are as equally with a car and also with a A parking garage should about 200 cars per hour but persons submitting them. initially to Isabel, and ulti- Abusive letters may be tasteless and ugly whereas bicycle more than a few be the first development site this can be adjusted with mately to Greenville. That rejected or edited. Frequent those on the corner of Bar- times. Think of the Niles project! There are two po- additional entry / exits and letter writers may have preference is now part of celona Street and Catalina Canyon Road from dusk till tential locations: On North lift machines… very rough publication of their letters Livermore's General Plan. Drive at least make a decent daylight. Think of all the I-Street next to the existing turnkey cost is in the ball delayed. Letters should be Greenville/I-580 is where attempt to blend them in wiring and lights that would parking garage and on L- park of $24,000 per space.” sent by email to editmail@ BART car storage and shops with the existing neighbor- need to be put up so that a Street. A conventional parking compuserve.com) belong - not on a rat-tail spur hood. person could see adequately Building a North I St garage costs approx. $38K north of the freeway near Have we been invad- to be driving a widened road conventional parking garage to $42K per parking space. Las Positas College. Add ed by the latest European at a faster speed. Think of adjacent to the existing ga- Some people have voiced Open Air Explosions a station near Vasco/I-580, Eloise Hamann conception of architectural the people who still live rage doesn’t make sense for concern about waiting too Dublin close to Springtown and the minimalism? Dublin seems within Niles Canyon and these reasons: a) have to deal long to get their car out of The proposal to in- national laboratories. to have adopted that style their homes and their yards. with a private land owner at the robotic parking garage. crease tenfold by weight lock-stock-and-barrel! The Think of all the bright lights the site, who doesn’t want to In Sept 2017, Robotic Park- the amount of open air Changing Livermore latest construction both in that would shine into their sell/move… b) new garage ing Systems was verified explosions allowed at Site Owen Brovont the town and along Dublin homes because the lighting will only accommodate 375 by an independent third 300, a rural area between Livermore Boulevard where it inter- would have to be there and cars… c) twice the cost to party, to have the highest Tracy and Livermore, needs Making fundamental sects Camp Parks Boulevard many trees would have to build verses an automated throughput capacity in the an open hearing on both structural changes to a town evidence the same plainness go. So much time needed, parking garage… d) too far automated parking industry the proposal and the envi- is a topic that must be ap- in creating cubical apart- so much money needed, so from west First St., most - worldwide. Throughput ronmental assessment as proached with care. The ment buildings without any much more traffic on 680, people prefer to park closer is the number of cars per well as a longer comment very first issue with which to relief from the boredom several natural habitats and to their destination… e) will hour that can be handled for period. The public has a come to grips – and to main- of conspicuous tasteless- living species negatively increase traffic congestion both inbound and outbound right to know and be heard tain throughout the process ness. Is this the future of affected. NO. at Railroad and Livermore traffic. on what is going on in their – is the idea that the town Livermore? Some of the Ave. The average retrieval own back yards. belongs to its residents, not depictions of possible de- Parking, No. 1 Concern The benefits of building time was 3 minutes. You Tri-Valley Cares is ask- to its leaders and most cer- velopment of the acreage in Glenn Stewart an L Street automated park- don’t have to wait for an ing for a 60 day rather than tainly not to the prospective the middle of town where a Livermore ing garage far outweighs elevator, climb steps, walk a 30 day comment period contractors bent on obtain- hotel, retail shops, and many Livermore was estab- the construction of a con- and a public hearing. I be- up ramps or search for your ing a lucrative contract for residential units are slated to lished in 1869 with a popu- ventional I-street parking car; and you get the benefits lieve this is completely rea- the design and construction lation around 75. Today, our sonable to assure the public be built show the same lack structure: … Half the cost listed above. of whatever changes are fi- of architectural relationship population is around 90,000 to build… 50% less land Building an automated, of the proposal's safety (if nally decided upon. Dublin, it is) and to express valid with the existing character residents and growing. The used than a conventional robotic parking garage on our neighbor to the west, is concerns. of downtown Livermore, downtown core area is pretty garage… Lower develop- L Street is the most logical a perfect example of what yielding what could only much the same size as 100 ment costs… Lower overall choice… cheaper, closer happens when the residents be called a hodgepodge. years ago now surrounded operation costs… Increased parking to First St and the ACE Forward lose control of the develop- Robert Allen We will have to live with by suburbia. personal security… No dam- new Open Space and yes, ment of their town and the BART Director, District 5, whatever is built – let’s We now have the unique age or dents to your car… you pay to park, but think 1974-1988, Livermore leadership runs amok! insist that it blend well with opportunity to enhance our No graffiti… No theft or about the benefits… Note The ACE Forward We have some examples the existing character of the downtown and develop a vandalism… Eco-friendly, on a car: “Hi, my name is DEIR - public comment in Livermore where recent downtown, especially the town center, a public realm cuts pollution of driving Jack. I accidently hit your now closed - would extend construction of residential modest eclecticism of our where residents can get around looking for space… car and someone saw me ACE to BART. That could units has resulted in what First Street between South L together to interact, to cel- Solar panels for energy effi- do it. So I’m pretending be either along I-580 or via practically everyone I have Street and South Livermore ebrate, to stroll, to protest, to ciency and green building… to write down my details. Radum. In either case it spoken with consider crowd- Avenue. be entertained, to eat, to sit No more walking around Sorry. Jack” bifurcates ACE: part of the ed and ugly, especially the and watch the world go by, decks, waiting for elevator, This won’t happen in a ACE trains would go to multiple family three-story Niles Canyon enjoy day-to-day living and climbing stairs… No more robotic parking garage. BART, and part to San Jose. row houses where 1st Street Susan Moss escape the traffic and noise. remembering where car is Better is BART along and Portola Avenue meet, Hayward Livermore needs to give parked… Valet service ease, Explosions I-580 to Greenville, con- and the new Comfort Inn I read your paper occa- residents more reasons to but you keep the keys… Jo Ann Frisch necting there to ACE, with on Constitution Drive next sionally. I think it is a very come downtown and create Redundant machines and Livermore good paper covering stories pedestrian activity. We need components… No single The hills are alive with that are important to people more parking spaces, retail failure will result in system the sound of… enormous in the Tri-Valley area and shops, restaurants, enter- being inoperable… Fault outdoor explosions at Site surrounding areas. I like the tainment venues, personal tolerant computer servers 300. fact that the article about and business services, of- guarantee continuous avail- That’s not music to my Caltrans being sued is on the fices and a cultural-science ability… Emergency power ears. front page of your current gallery. generator… 24/7 hotline. The Livermore Labora- tory is proposing to increase (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) issue of The Independent. At this week’s city coun- Another thought is that if Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala cil meeting, input from the open-air blasts at its Site Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) I was appalled to read that there’s a conventional park- Editor: Janet Armantrout CalTrans was even consider- downtown development ing garage on L-Street and 300 high explosives testing The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., ing a widening of that road. community meetings was housing is built at the corner range 10-fold, from 100 Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional pounds/day to 1,000 pounds/ entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. Think of the time, labor, tabulated… The top five of L and Railroad… Don’t day. The annual limit would com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, and money that would be concerns were #1 Parking, you think some of the resi- 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. rise more than 7-fold, ac- involved in a heavily for- #2 Community Character, dents might park that second Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 cording to the Environmen- during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. ested rocky area. And then of #3 Open Space, #4 Traffic, car in the public garage? Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. course there is the creek that #5 Hotel. I called Robotic Park- www.independentnews.com would have to be filled in. It’s becoming increas- (More MAILBOX, page 6) NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • The Independent 5 DUBLIN GRITSTONE (continued from page one) (continued from page one) 2018 primary or November Dublin a fairer chance at in compliance with current general election ballot next being elected. Good Manufacturing Prac- year, said Khullar. That Khullar said that recall tices (cGMP) standards. This would spare the city the backers want to see changes complements the cGMP- cost of a special election. in school board policy, with compliant, next-generation District spokesperson Mi- what he called a more open sequencing capability based in Cambridge, MA., where chelle McDonald, Dublin attitude on issues and their School District spokesper- Gritstone’s sequencing, in- solutions. Cunningham was formatics and deep learning son, confirmed the cost first elected to the board in teams are focused. would be expensive, but 2008, Miller in 2010, and The company expects to said that she did not have a Rouse in 2013. They have manufacture its first inves- specific figure. not responded effectively tigational products at the Some 8000 signatures to the problems growth has Pleasanton facility for use in will be needed to put the caused for the schools, said human clinical trials by mid- issue on the school elec- Khullar. 2018, and will ramp-up its tion ballot, said Khullar. The two newest mem- dedicated staff at the facility Dubliners United plans to bers, Cherrier and Gianni- over the next six months. serve Cunningham with ni, were elected in 2016. Andrew Allen, M.D., papers soon, a notification Khullar said that they have Ph.D., co-founder, president required by law. shown more willingness to and chief executive offi- If a recall were to oc- pursue better solutions to cer of Gritstone Oncology, cur in November 2018, it such problems as building stated, “Our team at Grit- would be at the same time a new high school in East stone Oncology is focused as the first by-seat election, Dublin. on a unique vision within where areas of the city elect Support for the recall is cancer immunotherapy de- a representative from their growing, said Khullar. The velopment - leveraging the area, for school board, petition on Change.org has power of deep learning to guide the development of for two of the board’s five drawn 1200 signatures. A seats. The seats are cur- cancer immunotherapies meeting of people working tailored for each patient. rently held by board presi- on the campaign had to be We are excited to launch the dent Megan Rouse and Dan changed to a private devel- core of our manufacturing Cherrier. opment community room, capabilities in Pleasanton, Incumbent Joe Giannini instead of a house, because a well-known Bay Area would run in one new seat the expected attendance biomanufacturing hub, as area in 2020; another area grew from 20 to 80, said we move closer towards the will have no incumbent, Khullar. initiation of human clinical the third would pit Cun- trials next year." ningham against Amy Mill- er, if both decided to run. If Dubliners for Change does not qualify its recall until the November 2018 ballot, it’s not clear what the consequences would be. Two seats would be on the district voting, and the other three would not be on the ballot, and may be considered districtwide, in a sense. 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Fund said that the group Livermore Fusion to the city. Dave Finster, President advocated for the enforce- Every game, Rob Hanson reminds his players about the nuggets. A proposal by the Liver- of the Stockmen's Asso- ment of housing laws. He Rob coaches the Livermore Fusion more Stockmen's Rodeo ciation, told the council that said it was illegal to build U9 Boys Gold team. He came up with Association drew favorable he supported the Unified non-housing on top of land the concept of "nuggets" to represent the positive moments that each player comments from the many Vision. The proposed park acquired for low cost hous- experiences during a soccer game. speakers who mentioned it. would be a place for the ing. He said that lawsuits When a player gives maximum effort, follows directions, stays in position, is The proposal would public to gather in the down- had been filed in other juris- a good teammate - each is a learning amend an agreement be- town. He envisioned a large dictions to enforce the laws. experience to be savored, stored away tween the Stockmen and green area, with perhaps a Collin Ponce supported and invested towards future soccer success. the city that currently limits structure for kids to play on. more affordable housing in The team endured an extremely development of an approxi- Rikesh Patel from Presi- the downtown and in Liver- challenging Fall season, losing all mately two-acre property on dio Companies, the hotelier more in general. eight games. They struggled in State Cup play, too, losing all three Round Pacific Avenue to civic cen- with negotiating rights to Andrew Barker pointed 1 matches during September and Oc- ter and park uses. The con- build a downtown hotel, has out that the land was bought tober, and losing its first two Round 2 matches earlier this month. cept would allow affordable said in the past that he pre- with $14.5 million of af- With their backs against the wall, senior housing on the Pacific fers a hotel on the eastside. fordable housing funds. He facing elimination in their third Round Avenue site in exchange for Now, he has indicated that said the land could not be 2 match, the team stepped up. Fusion Pictured is the Fusion U9 Boys Gold team NorCal State won game #3 -- the team's first vic- a park on the Livermore he is indifferent to the loca- purchased for housing and tory of the season - then won again to Cup Silver 2 champions. Village site downtown. The tion, east or west. If a west- then used for something else. advance to the State Cup championship park would include public side hotel were chosen, he Tom O'Neill reminded round against Placer United. The teams met Sunday, November art to celebrate the city's supported the L Street site. the council that housing was 19 on a chilly wet field in Manteca. rodeo history and honor Representatives from the the lowest priority among Fusion struck first when Isaiah Rodriguez scored on a breakaway Livermore area veterans Livermore Valley Wine- outreach participants. Those about 15 minutes in. Fusion scored from the Murray and Pleas- growers Association, Inno- speaking in favor of more again five minutes later when Shane anton Townships. vation Tri-Valley Leadership housing are saying the pro- Tobeck maneuvered past a Placer defender and chipped a shot over the Many speakers during Group, Livermore Shake- cess got the wrong answer. goalie's head. Placer scored next on a the public hearing on Nov. speare Festival and Liver- The Community Group long shot and the first half ended with 27 discussed two concepts more Stockmen’s Rodeo said their plan for a westside Fusion leading 2-1. Ten minutes into the second half, presented by two different Association and Livermore hotel could be built more Fusion's leading scorer Connor She- groups. Downtown, Inc. spoke in quickly and at a lower cost nave boomed a goal to put Fusion ahead 3-1. Placer scored five minutes later to The Unified Vision was favor of the Unified concept than an eastside hotel. Those pull within one, but Isaiah Rodriguez introduced by vintner Da- during the public hearing. who support an eastside ho- scored again on a soaring 25 foot shot Granada High School Girls Cross Country team completed an vid Kent. It includes a hotel Business owners at Swirl tel have argued that it could with five minutes left to clinch the 4-2 outstanding year with a third place podium finish at the CIF victory and cap off the team's season on the eastside next to the on the Square, located within be built more quickly. with a storybook ending: NorCal State State Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno, California. Bankhead Theater and a Blacksmith Square, asked Jean King pointed out Cup Silver 2 champions! This was the third podium finish all time for Granada Girls, westside option fronting that the council avoid locat- that the Community Group's Connor Shenave attributed the first since 1999. Colleen McCandless placed eighth. Granada team's success to togetherness. "Coach on L Street. According to ing a building next to it that new plan with a westside Rob said it would take a few games had its five scorers in the top 60 to finish with 102 points, a press release, additional over-shadows or diminishes hotel could move forward to win, and we did what he said and just two points behind runner-up Saugus. Over the year, the worked together as a team." Even workforce housing would be it. They urged the council faster than an eastside hotel. while the team was losing, "we were at team won the Lowell Invitational, Dana Hills Invitational, De built on the site not chosen to fulfill its promise to con- She said there would be no least happy that we got to play," added LaSalle Nike Invitational, Mariner Invitational, plus the EBAL for a hotel and open space. nect Blacksmith Square to need to build an expensive Connor. "Coach Rob is awesome. He's and NCS Championships. The entire team returns next year. Blacksmith Square would First Street through the uses I Street Garage. Parking nice and he's fun." Pictured (left to right) are Coach Noel Mattern, Coach Dave be expanded to include an along the Livermore Avenue garages could be built on Hill, Shae Hill, Paula Leigh, Isabella Romero, Kinga Bihari, Pleasanton Seahawks upscale steakhouse and ad- frontage. city owned property next to The Pleasanton Seahawks swim Gracie Dupuis, Kalea Bartolotto, Colleen McCandless, Coach ditional artisan shops and Housing and a hotel were the Bankhead Theater and team competed in Concord at the 2017 Jeremy Mattern (not pictured: Kaylie Lawsen). galleries that border the topics addressed by Innova- on the southwest corner of Pacific Swimming Terrapins Short Course Senior meet. It was held on new park. The half acre park tion Tri-Valley CEO Dale the old Lucky site. November 18 and19, 2017. Represent- would provide space for a Kaye. "The need for work- Jeff Kaskey said that a ing the Pleasanton Seahawks: the Warriors found themselves down just outside the box making it 3-1 and privately funded 150-seat force housing as part of a study shows that the west- Faith Carroll age 12 with 4 new best 1-0 thirty seconds into the game. But Jaden Hall finished the game off with a times; Ethan Wang (12) 2BT; Domi- Heather Tarabini scored a screamer of powerful run up the left flank slotting “Black Box” theater. Ad- unified vision is important." side hotel could save the city nick Wonosaputra (11) 1BT; Olivia a shot from a beautifully placed pass the ball past an unexpected Bay Oaks ditional space above a new She added that it would be over $6 million on an I Street Jenkins (13) 2 BT; Olivia Kim (13) 2 by Mia Mendoza. Soon after Heather goalkeeper for the 4-1 victory. BT; Sydney Lu (13) 5 BT; Christina Tarabini assisted Jaden Hall on the go Blacksmith Square park- a shame to let the current Garage and underground Tsai (13) 3 BT; Emily Tsai (13); Josh ahead goal. Jordan Brown Mundey ing lot is dedicated to the hotelier go. The location of parking relative to an east- Atre (14) 1BT; Ryan Kobayashi (14) put in a perfect shot off a free kick Livermore Science and So- the hotel will be determined side hotel. "The eastside 4BT; Jovanni Shen (14); Andrew Wang (14) 3BT; Elisabeth Balicanta (16); ciety Center. Considerable by the council. hotel has a parking problem Emily Claridge (16); Caroline Eckel surface and garage parking One speaker criticized that costs over $6 million to (16) 2BT; Daniella Hawkins (16); City of Livermore were included. the United Vision. address," he stated. Miranda Heckman (16) 3BT; City of Livermore Samantha Jenkins (16) 2 BT; Marissa Kent told the council he Tom Jefferson pointed Kaskey asked the coun- Lawrence (16); Mackenzie Lee (15) BMR Program believed that the outreach out that Unified did not pick cil to direct staff to study 4BT; Claire Suen (15) 1BT; Ellen BMR Program Wang (15); Emma Washam (15) 1BT; City of Livermore process was fair and impar- a site for the hotel. They pro- the planning and figures to Gwyneth Wong ( 15); Raza Aziz (16) 2 tial. It was good at bringing posed two location options, verify the ability to meet BT; Mattias Blanco (16) 3 BT; Hayden ProvidingCityBMR brand of Program newLivermore and resale new people and ideas to the one fronting on L Street, public goals on a timely Chen (15) 2BT; Calvin Chui (16) 5 BT; Providingaffordable brand homeownership new and resale T. Paige da Costa 4BT; table. He raised the issue of the other on the eastside. schedule and at a better cost. Calvin David (16) 1BT; Do Hyun opportunitiesaffordableProvidingBMR brandto homeownership incomeProgram new and-qualified resale affordable housing, calling it Workforce housing would be Following the public Eun (16) 5 BT; Brian Li (16) 1 BT; opportunitiesbuyersaffordable in the to City incomehomeownership of Livermore-qualified the most important issue in built on the site not chosen hearing, councilmembers Aaron Lin (16); Franco Moufarrej (15) Providing brand new and resale 6 BT; Alex Ren (15) 5BT; Robert Torres buyersopportunities in the City to income of Livermore-qualified building for the future. He for the hotel. He questioned commented that they had (16); Justin Tsai (15) 3BT; Nicholas buyersaffordable in the City homeownership of Livermore added that he believes that the L Street location of the heard new information. Bob Wonosaputra (16); Ruby Quinn (17) opportunities to income-qualified the Unified Vision would westside hotel, noting that it Carling said that his thinking 1BT; Jonah Cooper (17); Christopher ACCEPTINGbuyers in APPLICATIONSthe City of Livermore Jhong (17) 2BT and Tyler Lu, age 17 ACCEPTINGACCEPTING APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS pencil out, offering a balance would lead only to an east- had evolved over the last few with 4 new best times. THROUGH DECEMBER 18th of open space, housing and side choice. Jefferson said months, and will continue to THROUGHTHROUGHACCEPTING DECEMBER DECEMBER APPLICATIONS 18th other amenities. he was opposed to placing evolve. West Coast Soccer THROUGHPlease visit our DECEMBER website at: 18th One of the facilities pro- a hotel on L Street, nor did Bob Coomber felt that West Coast Kaos U15G – West PleasePlease visit visit our our website website at: at: www.hellohousing.orgPlease/stewardship/ visit our websitecityoflivermore at: / posed by the Unified Vision he support building housing the dialog had become more Coast Kaos participated in their first www.hellohousing.orgwww.hellohousing.org/stewardship//stewardship/cityoflivermorecityoflivermore/ / Surf College Showcase in Oceanside, www.hellohousing.orgnewhomesnewhomes/stewardship/cityoflivermore/ involves a science and social next to the Bankhead The- constructive. California over the Thanksgiving newhomesnewhomes to learnto more learn more about about program program restrictions, restrictions, eligibilityeligibility center. Several students ater. He added, in effect, Bob Woerner stated that weekend. Surf Cup is one of the most to learn more about program restrictions, eligibility prestigious tournaments in the soccer torequirements learnrequirements morerequirements andabout andthe andprogram theonline the online online application restrictions, application application process. process. process.eligibility asked the council to include the Unified plan says, "They he believes the council has community. Kaos tied their first two requirements and the online application process. it in the downtown plan. want an eastside hotel with sufficient knowledge to di- matches against two tough southern California teams, West Side Breakers They noted it would provide its underground parking rect staff. He was pleased to and Murrietta Surf. In their final match, an opportunity for all to at a cost of $5.5 million hear support for workforce Kaos outscored the Blackhawks FC 2-1 to finish undefeated and 3rd overall learn about science and how and wonderful views of the housing. As for the hotel, in a field of 8 teams in their bracket. it impacts daily lives. Bankhead wall." it can go on either side, he In their final match of the tour- nament, Kaos faced their stiffest Lisa Tromovitch from Victoria Fierce from the concluded. competition, the Blackhawks FC from Livermore Shakespeare Fes- California Renter's Legal Elk Grove. The first goal of the match came in the 9th minute from West tival spoke in favor of a 150- Advocacy and Education Coast midfielder Alyssa Williams. At the 70th minute, the Blackhawks finally answered with a goal from a corner kick. The Blackhawks managed to get two breakaway opportunities only to be denied by Maddie Mannina who used the full extension of her body to block both shots. With four minutes left, Kaos brought the ball into the opposing 18 where a number of shots were attempted. In the scrum of the battle, Blackhawks committed MAILBOX a handball foul in the box and Kaos was awarded a penalty kick. Kaos forward Anaya Shelton converted for (continued from page 4) a 2-1 tournament victory. The girls started with a champion- ship win at the Mustang Stampede in August, finished second in their Norcal tal Assessment. Site 300 is was quietly released over I ask you to do the same. NPL division, and had an impressive the Thanksgiving holiday Send your request to: LFO- first Surf Cup. located between Livermore West Coast Warriors U16 are and Tracy. with only a 30-day comment [email protected] NPL 2 Fall Division Champions. Up to 121 toxic chemi- period. Contact Tri-Valley Warriors were undefeated with 7 wins, CAREs at www.trivalley- 2 ties and no losses to outclass the cals and hazardous metals We have until Dec. 7th to competition. Warriors scored 26 goals listed in the proposal could express concerns. I request- cares.org. and only conceded 12. ed a 60-day extension to The link for the EA is Warriors needed 4 points in the rain down on our communi- final two league matches. Saturday ties, depending on the winds. the public comment period https://energy.gov/nepa/ea- warriors handled the California Thorns There have been no pub- and a public hearing. I also 2076-proposed-increase- with a 3-1 win. weight-explosives-detonat- The first goal came from Heather lic hearings on this plan. The expressed my opposition to Tarabini assist from Kaitlin Carlton. Environmental Assessment any increase in open-air tests ed-lawrence-livermore-na- Caitlin Garrison picked up the second and toxic pollution. tional-laboratory goal from a blocked shot and Kaitlin Carlton went on a super 50 yard run up the field by herself and scored the third goal. In the final game vs East Bay Oaks NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES Turkey Burn Grows in Third Year Runners and walkers ton-based pedometer com- to families, children, par- in record numbers began pany, founded the Tri-Valley ents and pets, but some Thanksgiving morning on Turkey Burn in 2015 to also gave thanks for “My a healthy note at the third- encourage residents to burn Internet,” “Living in Pleas- annual Tri-Valley Turkey calories with a walk or run anton,” “Being able to run Burn (TVTB), a 5k/10k before their big Thanksgiv- at my age (73),” “Free- fun walk-run, sponsored by ing meals. Accusplit was dom of Speech,” “My New Pleasanton North Rotary in again a major sponsor along Job,” “Video Game Time,” Pleasanton’s Ken Mercer with Big O Tires, the Hall “Toys,” “Beer” and “Pump- Sports Park and along the Family, Omni Fight Club kin Pie”. Arroyo Mocho Trail. and Tri-Valley Health & Sponsorship fees and do- Attendance rose by Aesthetics. nations will support PNR’s more than 60% from 2016 Sutton was encour- Interact community ser- to more than 1300 adults aged by this year’s growth. vice club at Pleasanton’s and children who partici- “The community’s strong Foothill High School, its pated in the free, family- response is really an affir- international student ex- friendly event, organized mation of our commitment change program, local stu- by Pleasanton North Rotary to a healthy way to start dent participation Rotary (PNR). Donations from 28 Thanksgiving Day,” he said. Youth Leadership Award corporate and individual “Many participants told me (RYLA) summer camp, the sponsors nearly doubled to they plan to bring more Richard D. King Annual $19,000. Contributions to friends and members of Youth Speech Contest and Open Heart Kitchen (OHK) their families to next year’s scholarships for graduating also nearly doubled to more Turkey Burn.” seniors at Pleasanton high than 1400 cans of food and In the spirit of Thanks- schools. related items. OHK serves giving, most participants Sandie Hernbroth, direc- meals daily to the needy wore emblematic Turkey tor of Team Club Sport, led from kitchens in Pleasanton, Burn bibs, which carried stretching exercises, and Lee Livermore and Dublin. their personal messages Denlinger was the honorary Photo - Doug Jorgensen Ron Sutton, chief execu- describing what they were starter. As a PNR member, tive of Accusplit, a Pleasan- thankful for. Many referred Denlinger spearheaded an The Granada High School varsity football team advanced to the championship round effort in 2010 that persuaded of the North Coast Section (NCS) Division II playoffs with a 28 to 0 over Ukiah. The Rotary International to add Matadors will take on Campolindo in the title game. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Dublin High youth services as a fifth School. Avenue of Service that now helps guide the charitable work of its 1.2 million mem- The San Ramon Parks & Com- munity Services invites everyone to bers around the world. come out and start the Holiday Season PNR’s Jim Brice led the with a healthy fun run or walk with its Turkey Organizing Com- annual San Ramon Bah Humbug 5K, on Saturday, December 2. This very mittee with members Billy flat and fast 5K (3.1 miles) chip-timed Buckley, Michael Cherman, certified course will follow through Colleen Ewanich, Rhonda the monitored streets of San Ramon. Medals will go to the top male and Fee, Tami Hennegan, Kevin female finishers in each age category. Greenlee, Lisa Lewis, Mark The Mayor’s Crown, which will award Linsky and Carlos Rodri- the lowest combined times of the 2017 Bah Humbug and 2018 Run San Ra- guez. Gary Harrington, a mon (July 4, 2017) pre-registered 5K member of the Pleasanton’s runner. The Mayor’s Crown winner downtown Rotary club, co- will be recognized at the 4th of July Granada High School Boys Cross Country competed at 2017 Run San Ramon event. ordinated food collections Bah Humbug 5K entry fee is now the CIF State Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno at the Open Heart Kitchen West Coast Kaos U15 girls showed strong at their first $45 per participant. California, finishing 9th. This was the second straight year truck. Check-in and race day registration Surf Cup tournament in Southern California. Kaos tied opens at 7:30 a.m., at the San Ramon qualifying for state and an improved result finishing in the Additional corporate and the West Side Breakers and Murrieta Surf and beat out Community Center at Central Park, Top 10. Over the year, the team won the Lowell Invitational, family sponsors included the Elk Grove Blackhawks 2-1. 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By Carol Graham good." On June 25, 1950, the One by one, Stoneridge Kelly, who organized Korean War began when Creek residents stood and the event, had collected some 75,000 soldiers from read the words their neigh- residents' writings about the North Korean People’s bors had written. the meaning of Veterans Army poured across the "It is the veteran not the Day, which random readers 38th parallel in an invasion preacher who has given us voiced during the ceremony. that is considered the first freedom of religion," one "Veterans Day, Memo- military action of the Cold resident read. "It is the vet- rial Day and my nephew's War. In July, American eran not the reporter who birthday all remind me that troops entered the war on has given us freedom of the he is gone – killed in a fierce South Korea’s behalf. press. It is the veteran not battle in Afghanistan," said After some early back- the poet who has given us Swalwell, reading one resi- and-forth battles, the fight- freedom of speech. It is the dent's story. "Veterans Day ing stalled and casualties veteran not the lawyer who reminds me that there are mounted with nothing to has given us the right to fair women and men willing to show for it. American of- trial. It is the veteran not the die for my security. I am ficials worked to fashion politician who has given us grateful, but I am saddened some sort of armistice with the right to vote." that he only lived for 23 the North Koreans; the al- On November 11, a Veter- years and that my brother ternative, they feared, would ans Day celebration at Pleas- lost his only son. I am thank- be a wider war with Russia anton's Stoneridge Creek ful for veterans who are here and China – or perhaps even senior living community and for those who never the start of World War III. attracted around 250 attend- returned." Photo - Doug Jorgensen Finally, in July 1953, the ees who came to honor their Baker, reading a resi- Dan Clinkenbeard, an army veteran, receives his Quilt of Valor. Korean War came to an end neighbors who had served, dent's prayer, said, "God, I with the Korean peninsula along with the countless thank you for our veterans. remaining divided. Nearly unnamed, unknown veter- I thank you for their willing- and Korean War vets first spent countless hours mak- Marines, 1955-59; Gordon 40,000 Americans died in ans who have sacrificed to ness to risk all so that our due to their age," Kelly said. ing these quilts – hours that Teter, Army, 1951-53; Jack action in Korea, more than preserve Americans' earliest nation might dwell in peace "That project expanded to the quilters hope will prove Tornio, Air Force, 1950-79; 100,000 were wounded. dreams of democracy. and safety. May they find the include the presentation of their dedication to honoring Don Veca, Army, 1951-53; "While we can never tru- "We are honored to have honor and recognition they Quilts of Valor to all our veterans' service." and Bruce Wilson, Coast ly repay the debt we owe our Congressman Eric Swalwell deserve." vets. We’ve given out about The Korean War veteran Guard, 1951-53. heroes, the least we should and Assemblywoman Catha- It was a beautiful, mov- 50 quilts now." recipients were: Gene An- The Korean War, 1950- do for our brave veterans is rine Baker as our guests to- ing tribute that revealed This year, Quilts of Valor gvick, Navy, 1951-54; Jerry 53, is often called the For- to be sure the government day," said host Kate Kelly. "I numerous perspectives of were presented to 16 Stoner- Bowling, Navy, 1955-57; gotten War because unlike takes a proactive approach to try to imagine what a veteran many wars. Kelly, a Stoner- idge Creek residents who Dan Clinkenbeard, Army, WWII and Vietnam, it did delivering the services and feels when he or she is far idge Creek resident, is also served during the Korean 1953-55; Jack DaDalto, not receive much media benefits they have earned so from home and everything the creator and facilitator War. National Guard, 1948-57; attention. In the early 20th they can access the care they they know and hold dear. It of the Stoneridge Creek "Once again, Stoner- Louis Dambro, Army, 1951- century, the Korean pen- need and so richly deserve," doesn't matter what they're Served project – a collection idge Creek quilters have 52; Palmer Hadler, Army, insula had been part of the one resident read during doing – washing dishes, of stories told by WWII, partnered with the Amador 1952-54; Gene Klein, Navy, Japanese Empire, but after the ceremony, then added a dressing wounds or prepar- Korean, Cold and Vietnam Valley Quilters to produce 1950-63; Bob Middlekauff, Japan's WWII defeat, Amer- quote by George Washing- ing for engagement – their War vets, and career military these works of textile art," Marines, 1952-54; Walt icans and Soviets divided ton, "The willingness with situation isn't precipitated by members. Kelly said. "AVQ, as we Morgan, Army, 1950-52; Korea on the 38th parallel which our young people are their pursuit of personal gain, "We have over 100 pro- affectionately refer to them, Phil Mueller, Navy, 1952- - with Russia occupying the likely to serve in any war, no but by the need and the call files in seven binders in our is a group of 200 quilters in 56; Dan Rodrigues, Army, north, and the U.S. occupy- matter how justified, shall to sacrifice for the common library. We targeted WWII the Tri-Valley area who have 1951-52; Don Sanservino, ing the south. be directly proportional to how they perceive the vet- erans of earlier years were treated and appreciated by Deacon Dave to Unveil This Year's Lighting Theme the nation." To learn more, visit ama- The biggest and best holi- theme is kept secret until need them. Approximately dorvalleyquilters.org, or For the latest updates on coin toss, ponds, and at the stoneridgecreek.com. day display in Livermore opening night. what is happening, includ- 30 volunteers work hard door are for Santa’s Secret – and maybe the whole On December 1st, the ing Santa’s visiting hours, throughout the year to put Service. This program has Bay Area - is set to open on home and yard will be dark special guests, and behind on the display. They are from provided a visiting Santa, Friday, December 1 at 6:30 as a candlelight procession the scenes trivia, like Casa many faiths, and welcome carolers, and gifts to area pm. Deacon Dave Rezendes makes its way down the del Pomba on Facebook. guests of all faiths. nursing homes, shelters, and is celebrating his 35th year blocked off street. Mem- Last year’s Gingerbread Santa loves to visit, and hospitals for over 50 years. of being ordained a Roman bers of the community are Division featured Santa, makes times in his busy Visit www.casadelpomba. Catholic Deacon, and the welcome to join the proces- Mrs. Claus, and the elves schedule to stop by often com for more information 35th year of this spectacular sion, which will feature the busy creating those won- during the season. Mrs. on the display, Santa’s Secret Christmas display. Deacon St. Michael’s choir leading derful gingerbread cookies. Claus loves the beautiful Service, and Deacon Dave’s Dave started with lights in Deacon Dave and Santa Each light is a prayer for lights and story that is told family history. A big thank General contractor his yard, inviting the public and Mrs. Claus to the home. peace, and visitors have every year, too, so she of- you to Unforgettable Memo- remodels • additions to come by and feel the Livermore Mayor John shared stories of how the dis- ten joins Santa. Right now, ries for the opening night custom homes spirit as a gift to the com- Marchand will be on stage play has affected them. From Santa is planning to stop sound system; Good News Faux grass munity. Through the years, awaiting the procession. The finding peace in their heart by December 9, 15, and 21, Bears for serving refresh- the display has grown, and Trinity Church choir will after a loved one has passed, weather permitting. ments; and the fantastic crew (925) 580-2380 so have the memories. The be at the home to entertain to the strength to cope with Deacon Dave opens his who makesLSF17_INDEP_Swirl_Ad_3.25x5_300dpi.pdf it all happen. License #B767646 1 11/21/17 12:20 PM front yard of Deacon Dave those waiting. There is a debilitating illness, to the yard from the opening on Rezendes’ home at 352 Hill- blessing of the lights, the power to escape an abusive December 1st through Janu- crest Ave in Livermore, Casa theme is announced, and situation, the display seems ary 1st. The hours are 6 pm del Pomba, is visited by tens the lights are turned on. At to have a power to affect to 9 pm Sunday through of thousands of guests each that time, guests are invited guests in many ways, but the Thursday, and from 6 pm year. to walk through the yard. most powerful is the spirit of until 10 pm Friday and Sat- The display is different Members of the non-profit Christmas and love. urday. The gates may be LivermeSHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL every year. The volunteer group Good News Bears will More and more LED closed during inclement crew strives to tell a new help Deacon celebrate his lights are added each year. weather, although every presents story to spread spirit of the special night by serving re- This year, each light is not effort is made to leave the season. The walk-through freshments. Visitors wishing only a prayer for peace, but lights glowing. There is no yard is the setting to tell to support the group are in- for our first responders, who admission charge. All the ‘Twas the Night Before the theme’s story for the vited to bring a new stuffed are always there when we donations collected in the year, and no theme has ever animal or cash donation to Christmas, A Visit from been repeated. Past themes help them meet the ever- C St. Nicholas have included “A Christ- increasing need for “stuffed M mas Carol," “Bethelehem," love” at shelters, hospitals, Donate Your Vehicle to BY CLEMENT C. MOORE “Reindeer Flight Training and emergency services. Y School," and last year’s Find out more about their Tri-Valley Conservancy CM theme, “Gingerbread Di- good work at www.good- The Conversion Help Preserve Land for Future GenerationsMY and vison – North Pole.” The newsbears.org more! CY of Hetherington

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The acclaimed San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) returns to Livemore for two performances this December with “Home for the Holidays” – a holiday celebration, full of humor, personality and gorgeous choral music. The performance features classic holiday favorites, alongside some new works that are sure to warm your heart and get you in the festive mood. The Chorus performs at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 3. Tickets Give the gift of gift certificates! Holiday may be purchased at the box office, online at www. Available in any amount. bankheadtheater.org or by calling 373-6800. in the Vineyard December 2nd & 3rd TRAVEL Noon to 4:30 p.m. BUG Please join us as we welcome in the spirit of Christmas with live group Travel music, a food truck, arts & crafts. (925) 447-4300 In Downtown Livermore 1356 S. Livermore Ave | (925) 447-8941 travelbuglivermore.com Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • The Independent 9 OBITUARIES basketball) with his brothers Cecilia Olsen ers and friends alike, playing Bob they raised five daugh- Harry Gim Union High School and Cecilia Olsen, 86, passed piano for others everywhere ters, Linda, Cindy, Monique, and cousins. He also loved then at Sutter Tracy Com- away 11-15-17 in Liver- she could. Paula and Elena. Helen was muscle cars, and spending munity Hospital for over 20 more, Ca. Marion learned how to a homemaker, a gardener, time at the family cottage at years where she retired as Funeral Service was held fold origami cranes, pin- a volunteer, and a proud Berry Lake. John attended Business Office Manager. at St. Michaels Cemetery, wheels, boats and hats from grandmother of fifteen, and Milwaukee School of En- With a proficiency in lan- Livermore, CA on Tuesday her Japanese daughter, Yuko. a great-grandmother of fif- gineering where he earned guages, Aileen became the 11-21-17 People will see these trea- teen. his degree, and following first registered translator at sures all over town as she Cecilia was born to Joe Helen was very involved graduation accepted a job of- the hospital. gave them away to youth and at St. Michael’s School fer in Livermore, California Aileen was a parishioner and Mary Pimentel 09-06- adults alike as thanks or just 1932 in Marin County and while her children attended at Sandia National Labora- of St. Bernard’s Catholic to brighten their days. This tories where he worked 36 Church and devotee of Saint was a Livermore resident made her smile as well. from the 1950’s into the from 1958. 1970’s. Through St. Mi- years before retiring. Theresa of Lisieux. She Marion is survived by After moving to Liver- Harry Gim, 94, of Liver- Cecilia was a homemak- daughters Hallie Whitcomb chael’s Church she was a supported the Daughters more, John met his wife more, passed away Novem- of the Cross Convent at the er, teachers aid at Sonoma of Springfield and Cherry communion minister to the ber 27, 2017, at the age of Ave Elementary School and (Ken) Westerman of Ann homebound for many years. Connie Lee Sanders with parish, developing life-long whom he just celebrated his 94. He was born June 10, friendships with several worked at Farmer's Insur- Arbor, MI, grandchildren Also, an active member 1923 in Boston Massachu- ance during her life. Erica Westerman of Fay- of St. Michael’s Golden 35th wedding anniversary. nun’s that served over the John spent every minute he setts where he lived until the years. Devoted to her fami- Cecilia is survived by etteville, AR and Michael Friends social group, help- age of 13. His family then Kenneth, Michael and Al- (Brittany) Westerman of ing to plan bus trips and wasn’t working taking care ly, Aileen also enjoyed travel of his family. He loved his moved to Cincinnati Ohio, and cooking for family and len . Bloomfield Hills, MI, step- tours, and helping with the where he graduated from Callaghan Mortuary is grandchild Katrina (Stearns) luncheons. She was a hard daughters, and was often friends, and continued her Slater of Santa Cruz, CA, helping them with home- Withrow High School. interest in history, literature honored to be serving the worker and a good friend Harry was a veteran of Olsen family. An online three special nieces and to many. work or coaching them on and languages throughout many cousins. the basketball court. His WWII, and proudly served her life. guestbook is available for Helen and Bob enjoyed in the US Army Air Corps A Celebration of Life will daughters also loved going Aileen is survived by condolences at www.cal- trips with friends Ross and from 1942 to 1945. After the laghanmortuary.com be held on Saturday, Decem- Barbara Hoblitzell. They for long bike rides with their her children Mark Connolly ber 9, 2 PM, at the Unitar- dad. John was an active war he attended New York made a pilgrimage to Ita- Technical Institute and the and wife Celeste Garamendi ian Universalist Church, 21 ly, cruises to Alaska and member of the Church of of Tracy, Mary Connolly Marion Fairground Rd., Springfield, University of Cincinnati. through the Panama Canal, Jesus Christ of Latter-Day of Watsonville; daughters (Whitcomb) Stearns Vt. Saints, and loved the gospel. In 1960 Harry and his 1924-2017 Marion has requested that and a trip to Ireland where wife Brigitte moved to Peggy Dietmeyer and Molly they found a casino! Helen He truly had a testimony and Connolly of Fremont; sib- Marion Stearns passed In lieu of flowers, contribu- love for his Savior. After Livermore, where he was loved those slot machines. lings Patricia Gibson and away Sunday, November tions may be made in her retirement, John enjoyed employed as a Design En- 19, 2017 after a brief illness Helen is survived by her memory to: The Unitar- playing with his grandkids, gineer at LLNL, EG&G, Mickey Kundert of Liver- at the Springfield hospital. ian Universalist Church in loving husband of 66 years and Sandia Labs. Harry more, Mary Stevenson of Born on June 10, 1924 in Springfield (21 Fairground Robert, her brother Rich- traveling with his wife to visit family, and working on loved traveling, living in the Sacramento, and Kathleen Rochester, NH, the daugh- Rd., Springfield, Vt 05156); ard Taylor, and all those country and raising animals Scofield of Santa Cruz; offspring who miss her so his train collection. ter of Harold and Marion The Vermont Land Trust on his ranch in Livermore. grandchildren Katherine (Corbett) much. A memorial service will (8 Bailey Ave, Montpe- Harry is survived by his Connolly of Washington Sheahan. lier, Vt 05602); The Music She is predeceased by her be held on November 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the wife of 58 years, Brigitte, D.C., and Bridget Connolly, She grew Department of the Spring- sister Patsy, her brother Don, his sisters Elisabeth Wing, up in Som- field School District (60 daughter Rinda, and grand- Church of Jesus Christ of Jim Connolly, and Hope ersworth, Park St. Springfield, Vt); Latter-Day Saints, 1501 Nancy Lee Gim, Evelynn Connolly of Tracy, Matthew daughter Taylor. Gate, and many nieces and NH, or the Livermore-Amador Internment was Wednes- Hillcrest Ave, Livermore, O’Bannon of Watsonville, spending Symphony (P.O. Box 1049, CA. In lieu of flowers, the nephews. Colleen Dietmeyer of Fre- day, November 29 at St. Friends and family are summers Livermore, CA 94551- Michael’s Cemetery. family has asked for dona- mont, and Joseph Connolly at the fam- 1049). Davis Memorial tions to be made in memorial invited to a visitation and of Modesto. Aileen was funeral ceremony on De- ily cottage Home in Springfield is as- of John to the Juvenile Dia- preceded in death sons Mat- on Moody sisting with arrangements. Loren James Voelker cember 5th, 2017 at 11:00 Loren James Voelker, 84, betes Research Foundation thew Connolly and Patrick Beach, (jdrf.org). am at the Callaghan Mortu- Maine. She loved the ocean. passed away Nov. 17, 2017, ary in Livermore. Connolly, former husband Gloria J. Cameron at Carson Valley Medical Callaghan Mortuary is Robert Connolly, brother Valedictorian of her high Gloria J. Cameron, 71 of honored to be serving the A separate memorial school class, she continued Center. service will be held at As- Dennis Hurley and parents Soledad, passed away peace- He was born October Becker family. An online Brian and Helen Hurley. her education at the Uni- guestbook is available for bury Methodist Church in versity of New Hampshire, fully after a long battle with 24, 1933, in Manhattan, A mass of Christian buri- condolences at www.cal- Livermore at a later date. graduating in 1945 cum cancer on Tuesday, Novem- Kansas, to al will be observed Thurs- ber 14, 2017. She was a lov- laghanmortuary.com Donations in Harry’s name laude with a BA in Music Theodore may be given to your favor- day, December 7, 2017, Education. ing wife, and Vanita 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernard’s mother, ite charity. Marion moved to Spring- Voelker. Kenneth Edward Gels Callaghan Mortuary Catholic Church, 163 W. Ea- sister, and Kenneth Edward Gels, field, Vermont where she Loren is honored to be serving ton Ave., Tracy, followed by obtained a music teaching friend. gradu- long time Livermore resi- She will the Gim family. An online burial at Tracy Public Cem- position with the Public ated from dent, went home with our guestbook is available for Schools there in September be great- etery, 501 E. Schulte Rd., Com- Heavenly Father on No- condolences at www.cal- 1945. ly missed vember 25, 2017. He was 86 Tracy. A time of visitation merce laghanmortuary.com will be observed Wednesday, Marion married Merrill and our High years old. (Deak) Whitcomb in 1947, family Ken, born December 6, 2017 3:00 p.m. School in Aileen M. Connolly sharing a life with him and gather- San Francisco, California in In Saint to 7:00 p.m., followed by a their two daughters, Hallie ings will Henry June 19, 1934 – Nov. 23, 2017 recital of the Rosary at 7:00 1951, and Chabot College in Aileen Marie Hurley Jean and Cherry, on the sce- never be the same without Ohio, was p.m. at Hotchkiss Mortuary, Hayward, California in 1976 Connolly, a 61-year resident nic Mt. Ararat farm, which her sense of humor. a veteran 5 W. Highland Ave., Tracy. with his associate’s degree. of the Tracy area, passed has been in the family since Gloria was born on of the Unit- Memorial Contributions the late 1700’s. Her work He served in the United away on November 23, 2017 March 11, 1946 in Pontiac ed States in Mrs. Connolly’s name ethic and energy were evi- States Navy as a First Class at Sutter Tracy Community Michigan to Albert Clarence Navy, a dent as she balanced a life Signalman on the U.S.S. Hospital. She was 83 years may be made to St. Ber- Clarno and Frances Mariah member of teaching, raising children, Renshaw (DDE-499) dur- old. nard’s Catholic Church, Duncan. She was the only of Saint and meeting the many de- ing the Korean conflict Aileen was born June Daughters of the Cross, 163 girl out of four boys and Michaels mands of farm life. Merrill from 1952 to 1955. He then 19, 1934 in Santa Cruz, W. Eaton Ave., Tracy, CA loved her brothers dearly. Church, passed away in 1978 after a worked at Western Electric California to Brian Hurley 95376, or the charity of your After graduating from Em- the Knights of Columbus, long illness through which from 1955 to 1958, and and Helen Hickey Hurley. choice. manuel Christian School, the 4th Degree, and the Vet- Marion tended him lovingly. then as a senior supervisor She attended Soquel El- she moved to California. erans of Foreign Wars. Ken After many satisfying at the Lawrence Livermore ementary School before the She met and married the love is survived by his wife of Virginia Dolores Webb years teaching mainly vocal National Laboratory from family moved to Pleasanton. Virginia Dolores Webb music with some instru- of her life, and they settled 59 years Joyce, sons Mike 1958 until his retirement in Aileen attended Amador went to meet her Lord on mental, covering most of in San Ramon, California. and David, daughter Jean October 1991. Valley High School and was November 21, 2017 after the Springfield schools, she When her children were Heise, and grandchildren He moved to Minden, elected the first female Stu- retired in 1980. growing up, she was very Daniel Heise, Jenna Heise a courageous battle with Nevada, in 1995 from Liver- dent Body President as both Robert Stearns, whom much involved with their and Kenny Gels. cancer. She is survived by more, California. a Junior and Senior. She was Marion had met while at youth group, with Church The Rosary was held No- her three children, Clinton Loren married Betty Jean a State of California schol- UNH, reconnected with her of the Valley, and working at vember 29th at 6:00 pm fol- Ducat, Carl Grubb, and Voelker in 1954 in Leaven- ar, and was awarded a full on a trip east from Califor- Hope Hospice. She enjoyed lowed by the viewing at 7:00 Saralyn Webb; her sisters worth, Kansas. He is sur- scholarship to the Univer- nia flying in his home built disco music, entertaining pm at Callaghan Mortuary. Katheryn Whitesides, Geor- vived by five sons, Keith and sity of California, Berkeley, airplane. They were married people with her singing and Mass will be November 30th gia Drake, Mary Parker, and at a private ceremony on the Kevin Voelker (twins), Mark where she graduated in 1956 playing the piano, reading a at 10:00 am at St. Michaels Willie Webb. Whitcomb farm a year later, Voelker, Matthew Voelker, with a degree in History. In good book, and visiting San Church with burial after at Virginia lived in Liver- September 1982. and David Voelker, as well 1956 Aileen married Robert Francisco. She felt peace St. Michael Cemetery. In more for the past 20 years Marion and Bob lived in as 11 grandchildren and six J. Connolly and moved to walking along the beach and lieu of flowers, please make and resided at the Heritage Livermore, CA where Mari- great-grandchildren. He is the Connolly family ranch looking out at the waves. a donation to Shepherds on soon became a vital part preceded in death by his in Corral Hollow Canyon. Estates for the last two years. Nothing brought her more Gate, Livermore of the community and made wife Betty of 61 years and Aileen and Robert had six She loved hobbies - working joy than spending time with Callaghan Mortuary many dear friends. She was his daughter Debra Voelker. children – Mark, Matt, Pat, with her hands doing ceram- her family, friends, and pugs. is honored to be serving active in the UU Church, the Loren was a member of Mary, Peggy and Molly. ics, sewing, puzzles, and Preceding her in death the Gels family. An online Livermore-Amador Sym- St. Gall’s Parish, Gardnerv- After moving to Tracy, various art projects. was her loving husband, guestbook is available for phony Orchestra and Guild, ille, Nevada. He enjoyed Aileen worked as a substi- God bless you Virginia the community exercise Raymond L. Cameron, par- condolences at www.cal- golf, fishing, and traveling. tute teacher at Tracy Joint with eternal peace in heaven. group, and contributed to ents, brothers Dale Clarno, Arrangements are by laghanmortuary.com many groups through her Bill Clarno, Jack Clarno and Walton’s Funerals and Cre- musical talents of singing, sister Barbara Clarno. mations, Gardnerville, Ne- piano and violin. Bob joined She is survived by her vada. His final resting place her in the Church and LAS brother, Michael Clarno will be at St. Michael’s Cem- activities when he retired and wife Beth of Clovis CA, etery, Livermore, California. Covered California Help Available from Bechtel Corporation. daughter, Shawn F. Lane, of Marion and Bob enjoyed St. Cloud FL, son Jason J. The open enrollment pe- about getting started with California as a Certified flying to many places in his Cameron and wife Julie of John August Becker John August Becker re- riod for Covered Califor- Covered California, how to Enrollment Entity. For more plane for over 20 years, in- Lakeland TN, son Marcus turned to his Father in Heav- nia runs from November 1, renew your current health information about Axis cluding 2 trips to New Eng- A. Cameron and wife Stacy land. Due to the limitations en on November 22, 2017. 2017, to January 31, 2018. plan, and important changes Community Health, call of Dublin CA, son Scott B. of the light weight plane, John was born in Milwau- Medi-Cal enrollment is year and options available for 925-201-6018 or visit www. Cameron and fiancée Alisha round. Axis Community axishealth.org. which could not carry two kee, Wisconsin to Edgar and 2018 health plans. of Soledad CA; and ten Health will hold a free pre- To learn more about ad- people plus luggage over the Johanna (Ketelsen) Becker. King will cover infor- grandchildren. sentation on Getting Started mation on basic features of ditional library events, visit Rockies, Marion would fly John commercially to Michigan, with Covered California and both Covered California and www.livermorelibrary.net. was pre- Medi-Cal on Friday, Decem- Medi-Cal, local resources where daughter Cherry lived Helen Beatrice ceded in and Bob would pick her ber 8, 2017, 4 pm to 5:30 pm, for in-person help, and tips Makepeace death by at the Civic Center Library, for a successful enrollment A Non-Attorney up there so the two could Helen Beatrice Make- his par- continue on to see friends 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. application. Alternative peace was born May 27, ents and Carrie King, Community Axis Community Health in New England. 1931 in Providence, Rhode grandson, Alzheimer’s Disease Relations Manager at Axis is recognized by Covered Paralegal Services Island to Doris Fusco and Logan Community Health, will talk caught up with Bob, and he Henry • Divorce • Deeds passed in November 2011. Carmack. With no relatives in Califor- Taylor. He is sur- • Probate • Living Trust She vived by nia, Marion moved back to CALL NOW! Vermont in November 2013 went his wife Connie, daughters to live with her daughter, home Kristina Carmack, Leanne (925) 577-4736 Hallie. She happily renewed to Our Turner, Joanne (Beau) Al- www.atlasdp.com friendships from her prior Lord corn, Janelle (Kurt Street years in Springfield and Novem- fiancé) Becker, and 6 grand- Atlas Document became active in the local ber 22, children. He is also survived UU Church. Marion’s great- 2017 by his brothers, Karl and Preparation est joy was putting a smile while surrounded by her Martin. Services on the faces of others. She family in Livermore, CA. John grew up in West 120 Spring St, PLS I am not an attorney. I can only did this often by making Helen married Robert Allis, Wisconsin where he provide self-help service at your specific direction. creative cards, telling jokes Makepeace in 1951 at St. spent his time learning, and Reg Alameda County #96. and singing songs to strang- Michael’s Church. With playing sports (especially Charlotte R Hargrave LDA 10 The Independent • NOVEMBER 30, 2017 SHORT NOTES

For questions or more components of the program. of a white-crowned sparrow, March 24, 2018, at the Greek School 8th Grade Promotion What Colleges Want All ages are welcome at the migratory pattern of a cliff Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. The Livermore Public Li- information, call Teen Pro- Dance. It’s a night filled with this event. The Rincon Branch swallow or the winter plumage Co-hosting the event will be brary invites local high school gramming Librarian Caitlyn fun, friends and laughter. Eagle Library is at 725 Rincon Ave. of a wood duck? Come give it a the Alameda County Board of students and their parents to at- Lung at 925-373-5576, or visit Ridge Vineyard will be hosting shot by joining this hike through Supervisors and the Alameda tend a free presentation, “What the library’s website: www. this evening of wine tasting and Sycamore Grove to try identi- County Commission on the Colleges Want: An Inside livermorelibrary.net. Nature Programs shopping. fying any winged creatures we Status of Women. Look at College Admissions Healthy Parks, Healthy There will be raffle items come across. Binoculars and For its 25th Anniversary, Requirements for Grades 9 to People: Tex Spruiell Park will be available donated by vendors Movie and Crafts field guides provided; will go the Women’s Hall of Fame 11.” This event will take place The Rincon Branch Library the theme of the Dec. 2 program and Eagle Ridge Vineyard. rain or shine. is accepting nominations in Wednesday, December 6, 2017, will host a free movie and craft led by the Livermore Area Rec- Eight local vendors include There is a $7 per vehicle a new category: Emerging at 6:30 pm at the Civic Center program on Friday, December reation and Park District ranger Kitschy Klutches, Life Expres- parking fee at either entrance Leader, which will celebrate Library Storytime Room, 1188 8, 2017. At 3:15 pm, a classic staff. Meet Rangers Danny sions by Monique Martinez, to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 young women representing a South Livermore Avenaue, animated Disney short, based Haberman and Kyle Kline at 11 PartyLite, Buzz Balance Bev- donation is requested to help new generation of leaders. In Livermore. No registration is upon Charles Dickens’ famous a.m. at Tex Spruiell Park, 5411 erages, Young Living Essential support the programs unless 2018, women will be honored required. tale, will be shown. Common- Felicia Ave. Oils, Rodan +Fields, Love My other fees are specified. in this and 12 other categories: Jackie Stamps, an inde- sensemedia.org reviews this All are welcome to join Nest-Chalk Couture and Bag It For more information on Business and Professions; Com- pendent college admissions holiday related film as being Rangers Danny and Kyle for Up by Ann. December nature programs, call munity Service; Culture and advisor located in Livermore, appropriate for ages 4 and up. some light exercise in Tex Tickets are $20, which in- Spruiell Park. Walk a few laps 925-960-2400. Art; Education; Environment; clude a glass of wine. Raffle will give an overview of the Immediately following Health; Justice; Non-Traditional admissions policies used by the screening, participants on the paved path that circles Tickets are $1.00 each, $5.00 the park, and those who are Nominations Sought Careers; Science, Technology, 6 tickets, $10.00 12 tickets, public and private colleges and will have the opportunity to Engineering; Sports and Athlet- present resources that will help create an ornament related to interested can try some of the Nominations are being ac- $20.00 for 25 tickets. Tickets recommended exercises along cepted for the Alameda County ics; Philanthropy and Youth. are available on the Christensen students prepare for the col- the movie. Samples and all The deadline to submit lege admissions process. Find materials for the craft will be the way. No RSVP required. Women’s Hall of Fame, which Middle School Website at chms. Meet the rangers near the bas- in 2018 will celebrate its 25th nominations in any of these 13 schoolloop.com then click on out what courses are required, provided. The craft is most categories is January 22, 2018. when tests should be taken, suitable for ages 4 and up. ketball court; rain or shine. year of honoring extraordinary Online Payments under the Web Beginners’ Birding will women making a difference in Submit a nomination at http:// Store section, PTA then Moms' and the importance of extracur- Free popcorn during the film www.acgov.org/whof/. ricular activities. This program will also be available.Stay be the Dec. 3 program. Meet the community. Honorees will Night Out or the night of the will provide students with the for just the movie, stay for Ranger Eric Whiteside at 8:30 be celebrated at the 25th An- event at the door. information they need to make just the craft, which will run p.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, nual Alameda County Women’s Moms' Night Out Eagle Ridge Vineyard is informed choices as they move from approximately 3:45 pm 5049 Arroyo Road. Hall of Fame luncheon and Shop on December 5th to located at 10017 Tesla Road, through high school. until 4:45 pm, or stay for both Can you recognize the song awards ceremony on Saturday, help support Christensen Middle Livermore.

A typical December market can plunge to fewer than half ing the property accessible for viewing without disrupting that number. family events. As of the beginning of this week, we had a mere 31 Make sure your agent knows your plans. He or she can Livermore properties on the MLS. ranging from a town- put a note on the MLS if a particular day or time is incon- house priced at $555,000 to a 20-acre vineyard property venient for you. But try to be flexible. More showings mean with 5100-sq.-ft. house listed at almost $8 million. Most more opportunities for the right buyer to find your property. of the listings, however, fall somewhere in between, with Perhaps scheduled open houses will work well. Suc- a median price of $849,900. cessful open houses can be held even on the weekends Buyers, many of whom have lost out to multiple bids on around Thanksgiving and Christmas. You may not get huge previous homes, are still shopping. So well-priced homes numbers of visitors, but those who show up are likely to that do come on the market here are selling fairly quickly. be serious buyers. Other Tri-Valley communities are seeing similar results. 3. Opportunities Selling Your Home And recent news from the Fed suggests interest rates – If your property is just now going on the market, your currently hovering just over 4 percent for 30-year conven- agent will consider time of year when calculating the right tional loans – are likely to rise next year, so savvy buyers price point and marketing strategies for your property. over the Holidays may want to lock in a deal now while monthly payments By Cher Wollard If the home has been on the market for several months, are low. it's probably time to change your sales approach. Selling a home in winter can be a challenge, especially The folks touring properties and visiting open houses if you are still living in it. Those marketing materials your agent created – flyers, over the holidays are the folks who intend to buy now. Oth- websites, etc. -- showing the yard in full summer bloom Cold, rainy weather and end-of-the-year holidays can erwise they would be at the San Francisco Premium Outlets keep buyers away. may need to be updated to include a few more recent shots. or Stoneridge Mall, or spending time with their families. Your agent may provide special booties or a sign ask- With Bay Area’s milder winters, we fare a little better 2. Concerns than other regions. But even here, the market tends to slow ing folks to remove their shoes when touring the interior, If you are living in the home, go ahead and add a little especially on rainy days. down between Thanksgiving and New Year, not really gain- holiday spirit. You don’t have to deprive your family of the ing steam until February. Most buyers are used to this by now and understand the joy of the season just because your home is on the market. need to keep floors beautiful in the home they may buy. This year, housing inventory was extremely low, even last Adding festive lights or other bright touches is nice, but Spring, usually the prime real estate season, and it inventory Take yourself on a tour of the entire property. don’t overdo it. You don’t want to overwhelm a potential Are gutters and walkways clear of leaves and debris? remains low today. buyer. And remember that your buyer may be of a different That means many qualified buyers are still out there, Is the house or condo warm, inviting and uncluttered? religious tradition. Have all repairs been completed? Buyers will see what you looking for homes. If you’re not certain you have hit the right balance, con- Many sellers choose to take their homes off the market see, through even more critical eyes. sult with your Realtor. He or she may recommend you meet Make sure the furnace is set at a comfortable temperature. over the holidays. But for others, this may be the perfect with a stager, who can suggest ways to make your property season to sell. Stepping from the blustery winds outside into a cozy home appealing to potential buyers. makes a good first impression for potential buyers. Marketing a house or condo this time of year offers a When you know buyers are coming by, either by ap- few advantages, such as low inventory, low interest rates If you do decide to put your property on the market now, pointment or during an open house, turn on the holiday consult with your local Realtor. and serious buyers; many concerns – holiday decorations, lights along with the rest of the illumination. A bright home weather and accessibility issues; and some opportunities in He or she can help you determine the best sales plan for is more appealing. your individual house or condo. A property that is comfort- the form of new marketing strategies. You may want to light a fire in the fireplace to provide a 1. Advantages able, attractive and priced appropriately can sell even in the sense of warmth, especially on a chilly day. Those without holiday season. Fewer homes are put up for sale at the end of the year, fireplaces can use mildly scented candles in a woodsy or resulting in less competition. Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Prudential California cinnamon fragrance to provide that inviting air. Realty, Livermore. A balanced Livermore market has about 250 residential One problem for many sellers over the holidays is keep- properties on the Multiple Listing Service at any one time.

Pleasanton, CA 94566, is 94551, is hereby registered Signature of Registrants: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94550 2017 The date on which the reg- hereby registered by the LEGAL NOTICES by the following owner(s): /s/: Irina Meyer, Managing NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted Signature of Registrants: istrant first commenced to following owner(s): FOR INFORMATION Charles D. Harding, 363 Director FILE NO. 537742 by a Limited Liability Com- /s/: Joceline Smayra/Owner transact business under the Perla A. Francese, 291 Fen- PLACING LEGAL Clarke Ave, Livermore, CA This statement was filed with The following person(s) pany This statement was filed with fictitious business name(s) nel Way, Livermore, CA NOTICES 94551 the County Clerk of Alam- doing business as: Blos- The date on which the reg- the County Clerk of Alam- listed above: October10, 94551 Call 925-243-8000 This business is conducted eda on October 13, 2017. som Skincare and Nutrition, istrant first commenced to eda on October 30, 2017. 2017 This business is conducted by an Individual Expires October 13, 2022. 1080 Concannon Blvd, Suite transact business under the Expires October 30, 2022. Signature of Registrants: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual The date on which the reg- The Independent Legal No. #160, Livermore, CA 94550, fictitious business name(s) The Independent Legal No. /s/: Florin Munteanu NAME STATEMENT The date on which the reg- istrant first commenced to 4234. Published November is hereby registered by the listed above: October 1, 4241. Published November This statement was filed with FILE NO. 537379 istrant first commenced to transact business under the 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017. following owner(s): 2017 23, 30, December 7, 14, the County Clerk of Alam- The following person(s) do- transact business under the fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Natalie Shende, 1002 Wynn Signature of Registrants: 2017. eda on November 3, 2017. ing business as: Eye in the fictitious business name(s) listed above: October 17, NAME STATEMENT Circle, Livermore, CA 94550 /s/: L. Michelle Boss, Mem- Expires November 3, 2022. Sky Media, 9009 Tesla Rd, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above: N/A 2012 FILE NO. 536577 This business is conducted ber The Independent Legal No. Livermore, CA 94550, is NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants: Signature of Registrants: by an Individual This statement was filed with 4242. Published November hereby registered by the The following person(s) do- FILE NO. 537577 /s/: Perla A. Francese, /s/: Charles D. Harding The date on which the reg- the County Clerk of Alam- 23, 30, December 7, 14, following owner(s): ing business as: LEO Outfit- The following person(s) Owner This statement was filed with istrant first commenced to eda on November 6, 2017. 2017. Erika Simonds, 9009 Tesla ters, 5648 Mount Day Drive, doing business as: Super This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alam- Livermore, CA 94551, is transact business under the Expires November 6, 2022. Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 eda on October 20, 2017. fictitious business name(s) The Independent Legal No. Resolution Analytics, 2816 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted hereby registered by the Bresso Ct, Livermore, CA NAME STATEMENT on November 16, 2017. Ex- Expires October 20, 2022. following owner(s): listed above: N/A 4239. Published November by an Individual The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: 16, 23, 30, December 7, 94550, is hereby registered FILE NO. 538036 pires November 16, 2022. The date on which the reg- Blue Line Industries LLC, by the following owner(s): The following person(s) The Independent Legal No. 4232. Published November 5648 Mount Day Drive, /s/: Natalie Shende 2017. istrant first commenced to 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Florin Munteanu, 2816 Bres- doing business as: Perla 4243. Published November transact business under the Livermore, CA 94551 so Ct, Livermore, CA 94550 Spanish Tutoring Center, 30, December 7, 14, 21, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alam- NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name(s) eda on November 8, 2017. FILE NO. 537982 This business is conducted 4713 1st St, Suite 120, 2017. listed above: N/A NAME STATEMENT by a Limited Liability Com- by an Individual FILE NO. 537477 pany Expires November 8, 2022. The following person(s) do- Signature of Registrants: The Independent Legal No. ing business as: C. Kaye /s/: Erika Simonds, Owner The following person(s) do- The date on which the reg- ing business as: Rivas In- istrant first commenced to 4237. Published November Drywall, 12465 Mines Road, This statement was filed with 16, 23, 30, December 7, Livermore, CA 94550, is the County Clerk of Alameda come Tax, 1569 Olivina Ave, transact business under the Suite 133, Livermore, CA fictitious business name(s) 2017. hereby registered by the on October 31, 2017. Expires following owner(s): 94551, is hereby registered listed above: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS October 31, 2022. Christopher Kozlik, 12465 by the following owner(s): Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. Mines Road, Livermore, Rivsal Inc, 1569 Olivina /s/: Andrew R. Garcia, Man- FILE NO. 536663 4230. Published November CA 94550 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017. Ave, Suite 133, Livermore, ager/Owner The following person(s) CA 94551 This statement was filed with This business is conducted doing business as: Stage by an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alam- Sisters, 1707 Third St, Liver- NAME STATEMENT by a Corporation eda on October 13, 2017. The date on which the reg- more, CA 94550, is hereby istrant first commenced to FILE NO. 537281 The date on which the reg- Expires October 13, 2022. registered by the following The following person(s) do- istrant first commenced to The Independent Legal No. transact business under the owner(s): fictitious business name(s) ing business as: Med Spa transact business under the 4235. Published November Brenda Lang, 1707 Third & Clinic, 4080 East Ave, fictitious business name(s) 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017. listed above: N/A Street, Livermore, CA 94550 Signature of Registrants: Livermore, CA 94550, is listed above: N/A This business is conducted hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: Christopher Kozlik Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT by an Individual in Dublin. following owner(s): /s/: Carlos A. Rivas, CFO This statement was filed with FILE NO. 537741 The date on which the reg- the County Clerk of Alameda Stephaina Gong, 4080 East This statement was filed with istrant first commenced to Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company Ave, Livermore, CA 94550 The following person(s) do- on November 15, 2017. Ex- the County Clerk of Alam- ing business as: Livermore transact business under the This business is conducted eda on November 2, 2017. pires November 15, 2022. and one of America’s leading retailers. We’re Skin, 1080 Concannon Blvd fictitious business name(s) The Independent Legal No. by an Individual Expires November 2, 2022. listed above: N/A The date on which the reg- #160, Livermore, CA 94550, 4240. Published November hiring seasonal and year round team members The Independent Legal No. is hereby registered by the Signature of Registrants: istrant first commenced to 4233. Published November 23, 30, December 7, 14, following owner(s): /s/: Brenda Lang/Owner 2017. and can’t wait to meet you. transact business under the 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017. This statement was filed with fictitious business name(s) Laura Kell, 1092 Geneva FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Street, Livermore, CA 94550 the County Clerk of Alam- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to apply: listed above: N/A eda on October 16, 2017. NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted FILE NO. 536604 by an Individual Expires October 16, 2022. FILE NO. 537336 • Visit ¬.com/careers, search Dublin, CA, then /s/: Stephaina Gong, Owner The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) do- This statement was filed with The following person(s) The date on which the reg- select Store Hourly in the career area. doing business as: Snow- istrant first commenced to 4238. Published November ing business as: CAL Cus- the County Clerk of Alameda 16, 23, 30, December 7, tom & Tint, 2177 Las Positas on October 27, 2017. Expires 2magic Consulting, 3183 transact business under the Conti Ct, Pleasanton, CA fictitious business name(s) 2017. Ct Unit M, Livermore, CA • Join us for a hiring event on October 27, 2022. 94551, is hereby registered 94566, is hereby registered listed above: N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. by the following owner(s): December 1st and 2nd from 10:00am-6:00pm by the following owner(s): Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT 4231. Published November Joceline Smayra, 3022 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017. Irina Meyer, 3183 Conti Ct, /s/: Laura Kell FILE NO. 537656 at your local Bay Area Target store. Pleasanton, CA 94566 This statement was filed with Faltings Ct, Livermore, CA The following person(s) do- 94550 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alam- ing business as: The Money NAME STATEMENT by an Individual eda on November 8, 2017. This business is conducted Boss, 2231 Hampton Rd, by an Individual work somewhere you FILE NO. 536886-7 The date on which the reg- Expires November 8, 2022. Livermore, CA 94550, is The following person(s) do- istrant first commenced to The Independent Legal No. The date on which the reg- apply online at .com/careers or in store. hereby registered by the istrant first commenced to � ing business as: 1)PowR En- transact business under the 4236. Published November following owner(s): tertainment 2)DJ PowR, 363 fictitious business name(s) 16, 23, 30, December 7, transact business under the L. 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The Bothwell Arts Center will welcome back the Annual Celtic Christmas Concert and Gathering on December 10, 2017. A spirited community celebra- tion filled with music, food and laughter, the event is a fundraiser for the Bothwell Arts Center and has been held there since 2009. Originally conceived and produced each year by Dancers (left to right) Lia Sendler, Laura Allen and Sarah Touati perform the rousing Russian Dance in Valley Gabriel “Gabe” Duffin, a folksinger who hails from Dance Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker, opening at the Bankhead Theater on December 9th. Photo courtesy Belfast, Ireland, the event features Duffin’s band, of Jerwin Chua “Pog Mo Thoin," joined by musicians from around the Bay Area. Acclaimed for their rich Irish ballads and lively Irish folk tunes, the band has also been known to throw in an unexpected rock song, while Valley Dance Theatre Opens 36th serving up beloved Christmas melodies with a Celtic flair. The family-friendly celebration and potluck din- Annual “The Nutcracker” ner has become a local tradition, an opportunity to Valley Dance Theatre will present its 36th annual Russian Dance costumes, “We are excited to introduce meet and mingle with friends both old and new at the full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s magical holiday these new costumes into the performances that in- start of the holiday season. Attendees are encouraged classic, The Nutcracker, beginning December 9, 2017 clude the female trio. Some performances feature our to bring a dish to share at the gathering. Cider and tea at the Bankhead Theater. The theater is located at 2400 traditional trio with a male and two females, which is are offered for free. Wine, beer and Irish whiskey are First Street in Livermore, Calif. equally as exciting to watch!” available for purchase. Evening shows will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tickets to The Nutcracker are $42 and $33 for adults The Celtic Christmas Concert and Gathering December 9, 15, 16, and 17, 2017 with matinees on and $21 for students 18 years and younger. Group supports the work of the Bothwell Arts Center, an December 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are also available. All tickets may be purchased performances will be accompanied by the Valley Dance online at www.bankheadtheater.org, by phone at (925) arts incubator offering artists affordable space to Theatre Pit Orchestra. 373-6800, or in person at the theater box office lo- learn, teach and create, as well as providing local A highlight of this year’s production will be Russian cated at 2400 First St., Livermore. Box office hours arts organizations with rehearsal, event, and small Dance in which a trio of female dancers will perform in are Tuesday-Saturday, 12 noon-6:00 p.m. and for two performance space. Located at 2466 Eighth Street, newly created “Cossack” costumes. The music is based hours prior to each show time. Patrons should purchase between G and H Streets in downtown Livermore, on traditional Ukrainian folk melodies. The perfor- tickets only from the Bankhead Theater. Recent on-line the Bothwell Arts Center, as well as the Bankhead mance of “coffee grinders” and “toe touches” makes scams are attempting to lure patrons to purchase from Theater on First Street, is a part of the Livermore it a perennial favorite among the ethnic dances of The organizations pretending to be brokers. These tickets are Valley Performing Arts Center. For more information Nutcracker’s Land of Sweets scene. not valid. go to www.bothwell.lvpac.org/ According to Valley Dance Theatre founder and More information about Valley Dance Theatre can be artistic director, Betsy Hausburg, who designed the new found at www.valleydancetheatre.com.

2 The Independent • NOVEMBER 30, 2017 A New Orleans Christmas Performance Set Trumpeter Jeff Bordes returns to the Grand The- atre for the Arts for a big Holiday Concert on Friday, December 1st, at 8 p.m. This year’s theme is ‘A New Orleans Christmas.’ It will feature a host of special guest artists, including Bay Area keyboardist and vocalist Don Lewis, Tracy native and vocalist Victoria Matthews, and guitarist Ken Cefalo. Bordes notes, “We’ll all be dancing like it’s Mardi Gras in Decem- ber.” Reserved seating tickets are range from $25 - $35. greats as Branford Marsalis, Chorus to perform. Tickets for children 12 and Alex Acuna, Richie Cole, under are $15. Advance Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, purchase at http://www. Sheryl Crow, and John Voices in Harmony Perform Seasonal Classics atthegrand.org/, by calling Mellencamp. He has done the Box Office at 209-831- performance tours of the Kicking off the holiday season in style, Voices in harmony, the men have consistently placed high in both 6858, or in person from US and internationally with Harmony (VIH) presents a concert of seasonal classics on regional and international competitions. Their diverse the Grand Theatre Box a number of groups, includ- Tuesday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m. on the Firehouse Arts repertoire encompasses music from the classics to jazz, Office, 715 Central Avenue ing Bill Berry Big Band and Center Theater stage. The award-winning, all-volunteer, contemporary to patriotic, and pop to traditional. in Tracy. Box Office hours the great Dizzy Gillespie. 30+ voice male a cappella chorus is known for its fun, Founded in 2006, Voices in Harmony is based in San are Monday - Thursday The Grand Theatre 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM and energetic delivery and wide-ranging appeal to audiences Jose, California. It is currently under the musical direction Center For The Arts is a of all ages. of Chris Hébert. Chris brings a background as a profes- every other Friday 8:00 AM 37,000+ square foot facility – 5:00 PM, and one hour opened in September of Tickets: general seating tickets are $22 adults, $17 sional vocalist and studio musician, and has performed prior to the performance. 2007, hosts 50,000 patrons seniors, $12 students. Youth under 12 years are free, but with the San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose Sympho- Bay Area jazz trumpeter a year and is currently cel- ticket reservation is still required. Tickets online at www. nies. and Pleasanton native Jeff ebrating its 10th Anniver- firehousearts.org, by calling 925-931-4848, and in person In August 2009, VIH represented the United States Bordes graduated from sary Season. The Center is at the Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, in downtown at the 10th Annual Russian Barbershop Festival in St. the jazz incubator Berklee owned and operated by the Pleasanton. Box Office hours are Wednesday - Friday Petersburg, Russia, where they taught master classes and College of Music in Boston. City of Tracy and managed 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 performed multiple concerts at many different venues Bordes has been playing by the Cultural Arts Divi- p.m., and two hours prior to performances if not sold out. throughout the historical city. since a very young age, and sion in the City Manager’s Coming together from communities throughout the On June 12, 2010, Voices in Harmony performed with changing the face of jazz. Office. The Grand Theatre Bay Area, VIH is generally regarded as one of the premier the Grammy Award-winning super group, The Manhattan Career highlights include Center For The Arts is lo- groups of its kind in North America. With their excep- Transfer at the historic California Theatre in downtown live performances and re- cated at 715 Central Avenue tional sound and mastery of technically demanding close San Jose. cording projects with such in Tracy. Late Nite Catechism Returns with CSI Bethlehem Setting

One of the longest- “Whatever happened to schools reigned supreme running comedy series in the Magi’s Gold?” Middle and nuns patrolled the Chicago theater history, school students from Liver- classroom ruler in hand. “Late Nite Catechism” more’s Mendenhall Com- Returning to the Bank- returns for a third time to bined Choir will provide a head as Sister will be Kim- the Bankhead Theater on crucial musical element as berly Richards (pictured), Friday, December 1, 2017. Sister encourages the audi- a graduate of Oakland’s In a zany “CSI: Beth- ence to help her find the Holy Names High School lehem” setting, “Sister’s missing gift. Part catechism and current resident of San Christmas Catechism” class, part stand-up comedy Francisco. In addition to finds the irrepressible Sister routine, the show evokes her acting credits over the determined to solve the humorous memories of an course of her career, she has age-old Christmas mystery: earlier era when parochial (continued on page 7) NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • The Independent 3 Valley Concert Chorale Offers Two Holiday Concerts The Valley Concert Cho- “It's obvious that our audi- vance and $25 at the door. rale will perform its annual ence feels the spirit of the High school and college holiday concerts, this year’s season. We can see it in students $10 with valid theme “A Midwinter Rose.” their faces as they sing, and student ID. Children are Two performances are that makes the experience free. Advance tickets may planned, Fri., Dec. 8 at 7:30 very special for us." be ordered by visiting the p.m. at the First Presbyte- Finally, a whimsical Chorale’s website at www. rian Church, 2020 Fifth St., arrangement of the 12 Days valleyconcertchorale.org, or Livermore; and Sun., Dec. of Christmas, inspired by calling (925) 866-4003 10, 3 p.m. at Lynnewood by the mixed-up version to order tickets Methodist Church, 4444 made famous by the men’s More information about Black Ave., Pleasanton. acapella chorus Straight No the Valley Concert Chorale Keeping with the Cho- Chaser, will have the audi- is available at www.val- rale’s 2017-2018 “A Season ence laughing out loud. leyconcertchorale.org, or by of Roses” theme, the Tickets are $20 in ad- calling (925) 866-4003. holiday concerts entitled “A Midwinter Rose” features several musical selections of traditional carols in new arrangements such as Bob Chilcott’s There’s a Rose in the Middle of Winter based on medieval folk-song tradition, and John Jou- bert’s arrangement of There is No Rose, as well as his of traditional carols include audience joining the chorus sing-a-long has been a exuberant Welcome Yule Jackson Berkey’s Still, in singing traditional carols traditional portion of the and Torches, are audience Still Night, Hark! The throughout the perfor- holiday concerts for over Herald Angels Sing, and mance. 50 years,” says VCC Board favorites. Fri DEC 1 • 8pm Original arrangements The First Noel, with the “The audience carol President Bobby Jensen.

Long Time Librarian to Be Honored Special Appearance by Mendenhall Combined Choirs By Carol Graham said Elizabeth (Betty) Fallon. Half a year after his death last spring at age 96, Nolte's interest in seeing the world began prior to his Don Nolte received a plaque that honors his legacy in marriage. After growing up in Oak Harbor, Ohio, Nolte Musical Heroes Livermore. attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio, then LIVERMORE-AMADOR "Betty Fallon, Don Nolte’s stepdaughter, approached the University of Arizona, and finally the University SYMPHONY us with the idea of a plaque," said Library Services Di- of Michigan from which he received a Library Science rector Tamera LeBeau. "We thought it was a wonderful degree in 1947. He went on to work at libraries in: Santa Sat DEC 2 • 8:15pm idea to honor his many years of service as the Library Rosa and Coalinga in California; Cairo, Egypt; and Na- Director. Don set a high standard for library service goya, Japan. Nolte settled in Livermore in 1956. in Livermore which we strive to continue. Although I "He loved to read and travel, and could talk to any- Home never worked with him, I know that his many years of body," Fallon said. "He was a caring person, and was for the service to the community made a positive difference to always ready to help. He was on the YMCA's board of Holidays so many Livermore residents." directors in 1960, and served as the Rotary president San Francisco Nolte served as Director from 1956 to 1979, a time in 1968, and the SIR (Sons in Retirement) president in Gay Men’s Chorus span that bridged the library's move from its Carnegie 1991." Park site, opened in 1911, ato a new building on the In 2010, Nolte was Grand Marshal of the Livermore Sun DEC 3 corner of Pacific and S. Livermore Avenues in 1966. Rodeo Parade, riding in a cherry-red 1965 convertible 3pm & 7pm "During his tenure, the City was able to pass a Mustang. $380,000 bond to build a new library," LeBeau said. Yet, said Fallon, "The library was his passion. He was The "The new building was more than triple the size of the an avid reader and, even after he retired, went there just Carnegie Library and had room for a much larger col- about every day." lection of books to serve Livermore’s growing popula- Today, the plaque honoring Nolte's service and con- tion." tributions is located on a wall in the main arcade, just Hot That site served the community for nearly four past the checkout desk. Sardines decades, until the new Civic Center Library opened a "I was always happy to see Don continue to use the HOLIDAY STOMP block away in 2004. library throughout his later years," LeBeau said. "He laid Nolte passed away on April 18, 2017, just six months a great foundation for us to build on in providing excel- Mon DEC 11 • 7:30pm after the death of Isabel, his wife of 58 years. "They had lent library services to the community, so it was nice to a wonderful life together traveling all over the world," see him get some use out of these services as well." 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Pictured, from left, are Betty Jewell Slater as Coretta Scott King; Frank Mullen as Benedict Arnold; Candy Campbell as Florence Nightingale; Kevin Radaker as Henry David Thoreau; Phil Soinski as Benjamin Franklin; and Miriam Reed at Susan B. Anthony. Speakers Announced for Museum on Main Series Some Dates Are Sold Out

Museum on Main has embrace the performance For these dates, there will expect to sell out.” or Evening With… Sched- tauqua James Armstead. announced performers and style known as Chau- be an Afternoon with… All events are general ule: An Evening with... speakers for the highly tauqua,” Schaefer noted. performance at 2:00 pm and seating at the Firehouse An Afternoon or Florence Nightingale: anticipated 2018 Ed Kinney “Chautauqua performances an Evening with… perfor- Arts Center, 4444 Rail- Evening with… Coretta Tuesday, March 27, 7pm, Speaker Series An After- are a unique way for peo- mance at 7:00 pm. These road Avenue, Pleasanton Scott King: Tues., Jan. 16, Amador Theater. Known as noon or Evening With… at ple, young and old alike, to shows will be at the Fire- or Amador Theater, 1155 2 and 7 p.m. Firehouse Arts the “Lady with the Lamp,” the Firehouse Arts Center engage with history and his- house Arts Center. In the Santa Rita Road, Pleasan- Center. Tuesday, Ja Coretta Florence Nightingale was a and Amador Theater begin- torical personalities. Actors months of March and July, ton Tickets are $15 General Scott King is known as the Victorian era cultural icon. ning in January. bring historical characters there will be no matinees, Admission, $10 Seniors wife of Martin Luther King She was a social reformer, “People have been out of the book or Wikipe- these performances will be (65+) / Students (with valid Jr. but she was a civil rights statistician, and most nota- clamoring to find out who dia page and on to the stage at the larger Amador The- ID), $7 Members. Tickets leader in her own right. bly the founder of modern will be visiting Pleasan- providing the audience with ater where 550 people can may be purchased online at She was also an author and nursing. Florence Nightin- ton for the 2018 Speaker a monolog as a historical be accommodated for one www.museumonmain.org, singer, as well as an activist gale will be portrayed by Series,” says Director of character and then answer- 7:00 pm Evening with… at Museum on Main during for equal rights for women actress, author, and nurse Education for Museum on ing the audiences’ questions performance. regular operating hours or and the LGBT community. Candy Campbell. Main and the coordinator as the character.” The second change made by phoning the museum at She was instrumental in An Afternoon or for the speaker series, Sarah “We often hear that this this year, was providing (925) 462-2766. Tickets creating the King Center Evening with... Bene- Schaefer. “We have an is the hottest ticket in town advanced ticket sales to purchased by phone and and preserving her hus- dict Arnold: Tues., April exciting line-up for 2018, and the most affordable, so Museum on Main members. online will be available band’s legacy. Coretta Scott 17th, 2pm (7pm sold out) including Chautauqua it was no surprise when last “With so much demand, for pick up at Will Call in King will be portrayed by Firehouse Arts Center. actors portraying famous year all ten of our shows we felt it was only fair to the lobby of the Firehouse actress Betty Jewell Slater. In the United States, the historical individuals such sold out within one week of provide tickets to Museum Arts Center on the evening An Afternoon or name of Benedict Arnold is as suffragette Susan B. tickets going on sale,” notes Members first.” of the event. Tickets may Evening with… Colonel synonymous with “traitor.” Anthony, WWI American Schaefer. “With demand so Tickets will be avail- be available at the event Charles Young: Tues., Feb. However, his story is about General John J. Pershing, high, last year we had to able to the general public subject to availability. Cash, 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Firehouse more than betrayal. Bene- American Patriot and in- add some matinee perfor- starting on December 1st at check, Visa and MasterCard Arts Center. As a soldier, dict Arnold lived a long and ventor Benjamin Franklin, mances and move some midnight. Tickets are still accepted. diplomat, and civil rights complicated life, full of po- escape artist Houdini, civil performances to the larger available for all the matinee Corporate sponsors this leader, Charles Young over- tential greatness and unreal- rights activist Coretta Scott Amador Theater to accom- shows and the two shows at year are The Chevron Cor- came stifling inequality to ized expectations. Benedict King, and many more.” modate the overwhelming the Amador Theater. “The poration and Best Western become a leading figure at Arnold will be portrayed at Going into the eighth demand for tickets. This Evening with… perfor- Pleasanton Inn. Community the turn of the 20th century, the end of his life by author, year of monthly perfor- year we have made even mances at the Firehouse sponsors are the City of when the United States historian, and Chautauqua mances at the Firehouse more changes to the pro- Arts Center have extremely Pleasanton and Cellar Door. emerged as a world power. Frank X. Mullen. Arts Center, attendance has gram, which we hope will limited availability with These sponsorships are His work ethic, academic An Afternoon or Eve- continued to grow for the permanently alleviate some more than half already sold integral because they help leadership, and devotion to ning with… Susan B. An- An Afternoon or Evening of the supply and demand out,” notes Schaefer. “We bring talent from all over duty provided a strong base thony: Tuesday, May 22nd, with… speaker series with issues we faced in 2017.” are strongly encouraging the country and keep ticket for his achievements in the 2pm (7pm sold out) Fire- over 3,744 people attend- For the 2018 season, people to get their tickets costs low and accessible to face of racism and oppres- house Arts Center. Susan B. ing last year’s series. “This matinees have been added on December 1st or shortly the entire community. sion. Col. Charles Young Anthony was a champion of community continues to for eight performances. thereafter, because we do The 2018 An Afternoon will be portrayed by Chau- the Women’s Rights Move- NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • The Independent 5 Speaker Series . . . Christmas at the Mission Performances Scheduled ment and a women’s right Pershing: Tuesday, August Door. For more informa- to vote. She prophesied “an 14th, 2pm (7pm sold out) tion and to purchase tickets era of single women” who Firehouse Arts Center. online, please visit www. would not allow themselves John J. Pershing served ChamberSingers.org. to be ruled by a husband. as the commander of the For the Christmas But as a young woman, American Expeditionary season, in addition to the Anthony was interested in Force during WWI. His Christmas at the Mission pretty dresses, parties, and long and storied career concert the Choir will also being courted. Hear from spans the bridge between be doing a guest perfor- Anthony as she turns from the frontier Army of the mance with the Valley these concerns and joins 19th century and the global Dance Theater Nutcracker Elizabeth Cady Stanton in power of the 20th. General Ballet at the Bankhead The- questioning the conventions Pershing will be portrayed ater in Livermore at 2:00 of womanhood. Susan B. by the talented Chautauqua pm on Saturday, December Anthony will be portrayed Doug Mishler. 9th. by actress Miriam Reed. An Afternoon or An Afternoon or The Mission Peak Evening with... Benja- Chamber singers (pictured Evening with… Henry min Franklin: Tuesday, above) will be present- David Thoreau: Tuesday, September 25th, 2pm (7pm ing their 32nd Annual June 12th, 2pm (7pm sold sold out) Firehouse Arts “Christmas at the Mission” out) Firehouse Arts Center. Center. As an iconic figure performance on December Henry David Thoreau was in US history, Benjamin 2 and 3. It will be held at an apostle of wilderness, Franklin has had a last- the Old Mission San Jose in Transcendentalist leader, ing effect not only on the Fremont, at 43300 Mission social critic, and political politics of our country but Blvd. Under the direction dissenter. His civil disobe- also on our American cul- of Ofer del Lal, the choir dience influenced Martin ture. He was a statesman, will perform a wide range Luther King and Gandhi, author, publisher, inventor, of traditional and contem- while his writings, most scientist, and humorist. Ac- porary music under the title notably his book Walden, tor Phil Soinski will bring “Silent Night, Glorious inspired naturalists like this eccentric and extraor- Day." Performances will John Muir. Thoreau’s dinary man to life. be at 8:00 pm on Saturday, provocative and eloquent An Afternoon or Dec. 2nd and at 4:00 pm on words will be brought to Evening with Houdini: Sunday, Dec. 3rd. life by Chautauqua scholar Tuesday, October 16th, “Silent Night, Glorious Day” will lead the audi- Kevin Radaker. 2pm (7pm sold out) Fire- ence through a figurative An Evening with… house Arts Center. Back Three Presidents: Tues- sunset-to-sunset journey by popular demand is actor through music composed day, July 10th, 7pm. Duffy Hudson as famed over five centuries, some Amador Theater. Listen to illusionist and magic mas- using ancient text. The three of America’s great termind, Harry Houdini. program encompasses Presidents interact as they Houdini was a Hungarian- a passage through time never could in life. Hear the American born illusionist evoked by music from a voice of Abraham Lincoln, and stunt performer and is variety of styles, languages, the forgotten voice of our best known for his sensa- and periods ranging from 20th President, James A. tional escape acts, includ- the 10th century to contem- Garfield, and the outspoken ing handcuffs, ropes slung porary time, including one voice of our 26th Presi- from skyscrapers, and a piece about sunrise sung dent, Theodore Roosevelt. straitjacket under water. in Swahili. Composers tra- The three Presidents will Actor Duffy Hudson will ditionally associated with reminisce about their lives, bring to life the personal this holiday season such as discuss their presidencies, side of Houdini, including Bach, Brahms, and Holst and share their opinions on his ventures into film and are contrasted by contem- government. Robert Broski aviation. porary artists and arrangers will portray Abraham For more information such as Shawn Kirchner Lincoln, Bruce Buonauro on the Ed Kinney Speakers and Dolly Parton. The audi- ence will be invited to sing will portray James Garfield, Series visit www.museu- along. and Peter Small will portray monmain.org or phone Theodore Roosevelt. Tickets are $20 gen- Museum on Main at (925) eral & $15 student/child if An Afternoon or 462-2766. purchased in advance, or Evening with… General $25/$15 if purchased at the

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Nearly 5,000 School Kids Clothed Through Operation School Bell

For 17 years, Assistance League® of Amador Valley of Assistance League of Amador Valley volunteers, local has supported a much-needed program called Operation high school students, family, friends and community vol- School Bell®. Since the program started, it has clothed unteers helping members to shop with these children. 4,918 children from the cities of Livermore, Pleasanton Assistance League of Amador Valley is a non-profit or- and Dublin. ganization dedicated to hands-on volunteering. Our mis- The first four years of this program Assistance League sion statement is: Assistance League volunteers transform- members worked with Title 1 schools, sending letters to ing the lives of children through community programs. the homes of those children whose names were given to us In addition to Operation School Bell, programs include: by the schools’ office staff. With the information received, • Caring for the Retired and Elderly provides compan- the League was able to order and fill backpacks with items ionship and assistance with special events for the elderly of new clothing and take them to the schools for distribu- at the Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and tion to the children. helping out at the Sage Café located in the Senior Center. Members began to receive more money through Grants • Screening Eyes Early provides vision screening for and fundraising events allowing it to clothe more chil- preschoolers to detect “lazy eye” and other vision prob- dren. Each year in the spring, the Mad Hatter’s Tea is held lems for more than 1,300 preschoolers where 100% of the funds raised go directly to Operation • Birthday Bags serves children between 1-17 years of School Bell and clothing the children. This upcoming age at Tri-Valley Haven’s Homeless and Domestic Vio- year’s tea will be held on April 14, 2018 at the Shrine lence Center in Livermore. Event Center in Livermore. • Food for Families provides the Tri-Valley Haven In 2005, the children were invited to Mervyn’s to shop Posing for a photo after shopping trip. Food Pantry with approximately $700 of food each month. for the items. This was the beginning of a special experi- Using a list provided by the Pantry, Assistance League ence for both members and the children shopping together. In 2008, partnership was started with Kohl’s and has volunteers purchase food and deliver it to the Pantry bi- The children were excited to be shopping and making continued to the present day as children choose school monthly. clothing choices with the help of members. Lots of smiles clothes October/November 2017. In addition to the cloth- • Foster Kids provides books and outing activities to and hugs were shared. ing they are also given a gift card toward the purchase of The Gathering Place in Pleasanton. This hands-on experience of the Operation School Bell shoes. They are also able to choose an appropriate age For more information, call 925-461-6401 and or follow program was a success and continues with children from book to take home. the League on Facebook @ Assistance League of Amador K – 5th grade. This success would not be possible without the help Valley

Stuff-A-Bus Food Drive Helps Open Heart Kitchen and Tri-Valley Haven

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels and Rapid bus services, hosted another “Stuff-A-Bus” holiday food drive on Saturday November 18. The event took place at the Lucky Supermarket in Pleasanton. Several hundred Tri-Valley residents stopped by to help the Open Heart Kitchen and Tri-Valley Haven stock their food pantries for the holiday season. Individual donations ranged from a single can to hundreds of pounds. The total weight of donated items exceeded 2,400 pounds. In addi- tion, cash and gift card donations totaled over $450. LAVTA developed a “Stuff-a-Bus Bingo” theme for this year’s food drive. Game cards listed the items most Alameda County Supervisor and LAVTA Board Vice-Chair Scott Haggerty donates four shopping carts full of needed in need by the two food banks receiving the donations. items. Joining Supervisor Haggerty (standing far right) in the photo are (standing left to right) Tony McCaulay, Prizes ranged from small promotional items to four pairs LAVTA Marketing Manager, Ann King, Tri-Valley Haven Executive Director and Clare Gomes, Open Heart Kitchen of San Jose Sharks tickets, donated by radio station 101.7 Operations Manager. Also in the photo are two employees from the Lucky store who assisted Supervisor Haggerty KKIQ, which broadcast live from the event. during his shopping trip. NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • The Independent 7 Livermore Shakespeare Festival celebrates the holidays with classic poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, A Visit from St. and 20th. Tickets are $40 and include the performance, a Nicholas - Clement C. Moore’s classic poem will be glass of wine or other beverage and a tapas sampler plate. brought to life on December 6th, 13th and 20th when art- Pre-sale ticket purchases are required as seating is limited. ists from Livermore Shakespeare Festival(LSF) present a Tickets are available at LivermoreShakes.org or by calling reading of the poem and other holiday short stories. (925) 443-BARD. Associate Artist Michael Wayne Rice directs a cast of Livermore Shakespeare Festival actors including Syd- ney Schwindt and Malcolm Rodgers. Rice last appeared Christmas Ballet to Be in LSF’s 2015 production of The Tempest and Rodgers was featured in Jane Austen’s Persuasion in 2015. Ms. Performed in Dublin Schwindt served as fight choreographer for LSF’s produc- tion of Cyrano de Bergerac last summer. The Cobbler’s Gift, a Christmas ballet, will be pre- The readings will take place at Swirl on the Square in sented by Anastasis Ballet Company in collaboration with downtown Livermore, to the festive accompaniment of a Radiance School of Ballet. glass of wine or other beverage and a tapas sampler plate. The performances are planned for Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and There will be six performances in total, with showings at Dec. 9 at 3 p.m at the Dublin Center for Performing Arts 5:30PM and 7:30PM on December 6th, 13th and 20th. and Education, 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin. Livermore Shakespeare Festival Producing Artistic Tickets are $12-$22 available at www.anastasisballet. Director, Lisa Tromovitch states, “The theme of the pieces org I’ve chosen this year is ‘transformation’. The stories are The ballet weaves the tale of a good and kind, yet poor of people who learn something about themselves and how cobbler struggling to survive the holiday season. Meeting important they are to those around them, and it changes a variety of characters as they enter her shop, the cobbler them forever. Our intention is to give people an opportuni- learns that small demonstrations of faith and kindness are ty to slow down and take a moment to nourish their souls rewarded when the spirits of Faith, the spirits of Hope, the spirits of Thankfulness, and the spirits of Generosity come Randall Brown with items collected. this holiday season." Swirl on the Square is located at 21 S. Livermore Ave., to her aid. Even in a state of poverty, the cobbler is able to in downtown Livermore, CA. The first reading will begin give a part of her self and what she does possess. at 5:30 pm, the second at 7:30 pm on December 6th, 13th Brown Partners with Blue Star Putting Our Differences on Late Nite Catechism Moms to Collect Pack Out Items (continued from page 2) the Table Workshop Set been a professional dancer, Donovan says, she owes a illusionist, choreographer, debt for her early educa- Each year thousands of items are collected for troops The Muslim Community Center - East Bay is hosting a deployed overseas. The items are assembled by volun- aerialist, comedienne and tion. Donovan, an actress, Civity workshop, Putting Our Differences on the Table, in director. As an actress, she and Quade, a journalist, teers during annual pack outs. This holiday season is no order to learn to engage and connect across cultures. exception and Randall Cole Brown with PMZ Real Estate won two Drama-Logue became writing partners The event is planned for Sat., Dec. 9 at the MCC con- awards and has appeared in 1992, creating the show knows it and wanted to be an integral part of it. ference room in Pleasanton. Malka Kopeli is the organizer. As a Coast Guard Veteran, Randall partnered this in such long-running San they have described as Learn more about (and practice) the art of conversation, Francisco hits as “Bar “Loretta Young meets Carol holiday season with the Blue Star Moms. He collected sharing stories, and exploring differences in a respectful, hundreds of items for this year’s pack outs such as: 400+ None” and “Beyond Ther- Burnett” the following year. authentic, and fun way. All are invited to attend. apy.” She recently played “Late Nite Catechism” batteries; 178 socks; 160 packages of beef jerky; 100+ Complimentary lunch will be served from 12 p.m. to 1 snack packs, toiletries, candy and more. Randall, a past Dottie in “Noises Off!” opened with Donovan in p.m.; workshop follows from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Richards has appeared the role of Sister and has Rotary President, past Ambassador Chair and a volunteer RSVP requested at mcceb.org/conversations. with numerous local philanthropic organizations, reached as “Sister” on tour since since become a hit across out to his contacts for donations. “I am so proud and hon- 2001, bringing both her the country, as well as in ored to assist the Blue Star Moms in their holiday collec- Board Game Night Set experience as a beleaguered Great Britain, Canada and tion for our troops and I am very thankful to the Pleasan- Catholic school student and Australia, with multiple ton community and all my colleagues and friends for their The Livermore Public Library will host a Board Game her rich sense of humor to versions of the original Night at Eight Bridges Brewing on Thursday, December the role. including “Sister’s Summer generous donations.” “I couldn’t have done it without you 7, 2017, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This program is free. No so thank you.” “Late Nite Catechism” School Catechism,” which registration is required. Eight Bridges Brewing is located is the brainchild of writ- was seen at the Bankhead Blue Star Moms, established in November of 2001, is at 332 Earhart Way in Livermore, CA. a support through service organization in the East Bay, ers Maripat Donovan and in 2016. All featured games are available to check out from the Vicki Quade. While filled The Bankhead Theater is located in Danville. Moms joined together to share their Library of Things, a service that offers non-traditional pride, devotion and worries for their sons and daughters with laugh-out-loud humor located at 2400 First Street items for checkout—such as board games, robots, and from beginning to end, each in downtown Livermore. who are currently serving in all branches of the Armed telescopes. Library of Things items can be checked out for Forces of the US as well as veterans. one-woman show main- Tickets can be purchased two weeks. tains a warm and respect- Those interested in participating in this year’s pack To view future Livermore Public Library 20’s and 30’s at the box office, online at out scheduled for December, call 925-775-5084 or visit programs, visit the library’s Meetup group at www.meet- ful demeanor towards the www.bankheadtheater.org bluestarmoms.org. up.com/20s-30s-Programs-at-Livermore-Public-Library. Catholic sisters to whom, or 373-6800. 8 The Independent • NOVEMBER 30, 2017 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS of the Matt Finders Trio. Gallery in purchase. Wines by the glass and arts.org, 925-931-4848, or at the who is both the Shepherd and Livermore Art Association Gallery, the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First by the bottle are also for sale. Live center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Lamb of Salvation. Address: OSLM located in the Carnegie Building, Street, Downtown Livermore. www. music from 4 - 7 pm featuring one Avenue, in downtown Pleasanton. Sanctuary, 1385 S. Livermore Ave, offers art classes, unusual gifts, bankheadtheater.org of Livermore Valley's winemakers Asbury Christmas Concert – Asbury Livermore. painting rentals, art exhibits and Mark Clarin. 2407 Research Drive, United Methodist Church will hold The 25th annual Community information pertaining to the art MEETINGS/CLASSES Livermore. its 21st Annual Christmas Concert Christmas Concert will feature field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The Call to Artists: Celebrate Women! Holidays in the Vineyards, Dec. 2 at 7 PM on Sunday Dec. 3, 2017 carols on Sunday, Dec. 10. For gallery has been open since 1974 2018. All submissions must and 3, noon to 4:30 p.m. Wineries in its Sanctuary at 4743 East more than two decades, choirs and is run as a co-op by local art- have one woman/many women showcase their decorated tasting Ave. in Livermore. All of Asbury’s from local churches and schools ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 as subject. Image may be any rooms with special wines, arts, vocal choirs, the Asbury Band, have joined to celebrate the season p.m. For information call 449-9927. size. Fees: Two Categories, artist crafts, holiday music, activities several instrumentalists and the with music. In addition to choir and Members of the Pleasanton Art self-selects: Emerging Artists, and more. Donated toys are given Asbury Ringers will be perform- handbell performances, this holiday League Public Art Circuit are $5 for first submission, $2 for an to the local Toys for Tots program. ing. Asbury’s pipe organ will also tradition includes the audience in currently exhibiting art at six busi- additional one. Established Artists, Admission is free, however, tasting be part of the evening’s musical singing favorite Christmas hymns. nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin $20 for up to two submissions. fees may apply and vary by winery. offerings. The concert is open to the The finale of the yearly event is a Area. Viewing locations are: Bank Digital Submissions due February www.lvwine.org public. A free will offering can be rousing sing-along of the Hallelujah Tri-Valley Haven was of America at 337 Main Street, 13, 2018. Email to: celebrate- Celebrate Holidays in the Vineyards made at the door. There will be a chorus from Handel's Messiah. The incorporated 40 years ago Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber [email protected]. Show will on Saturday, December 2 and punch/coffee/milk and homemade Community Christmas Concert is with monies from the sale of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, take place at the Livermore Library. Sunday December 3 from 12:00 - cookie reception immediately free and open to the public. Light of gingerbread cookies. Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & People who feel they are not 'real' 4:30 PM at Rodrigue Molyneaux. following in the Fellowship Hall. For holiday refreshments will be served To commemorate the Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard photographers are very much Cozy up to a fire pit (weather more information call Jean Braun following the music. The concert anniversary, the Haven is Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 encouraged to submit their framed permitting) with a glass of hot at 449-4168, the church office will take place on Sunday, Decem- selling large gingerbread Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward photo of a woman (great-grandma, mulled wine, available with wine at 447-1950 or e-mail: TerriG@ ber 10 at 7:00 pm at the Church of cookies which can be Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, perhaps) that they would like to tasting purchase. Pleasanton artist asburylive.org Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café honor by having it hung in the show. Lee Ann Caldwell will be on site Celtic Sands, Sunday, December 1501 Hillcrest Avenue, Livermore. customized with names – at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. As long as I am informed, these selling her custom mosaic tables. 3, 2017, 2 pm at the Civic Center All are welcome. great for holiday gifts or If interested in becoming a member type of framed photos will not be For more information on Lee Ann's Library, located at 1188 South The Hot Sardines, Dec. 11, place-holders, for $7 each. of the Pleasanton Art League or for judged; but, will be hung to give the Custom Mosaics visit https://www. Livermore Avenue. Free concert. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., The Haven’s traditional information regarding the Public subject honor. Curated by Barbara lcmosaics.net/. Rodrigue Molyneaux Part of the Authors & Arts Series, Livermore, www.bankheadtheater. gingerbread “babies” will Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at Reynolds. Sponsored by: Elizabeth Winery, 3053 Marina Ave, Liver- supported by the Friends of the org or 373-6800. sell for $7.50 for a bag of (510) 877-8154. and John Nguyen, D.D.S., Livermore more, www.rmwinery.com Livermore Library. For additional American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze, 13, and sugar “Snowflake” Art As A Spiritual Metaphor (Ex- and Sue Evans Photography programs and events, visit the 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Bankhead cookies sell for only $5 each. hibit). November 1 – December 16, Art Classes always on-going at the MUSIC/CONCERTS library’s website at www.livermo- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Orders are being accepted Firehouse Arts Center Harrington Bothwell Arts Center. Acrylics, oils, Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music relibrary.net. www.bankheadtheater.org or Gallery. Six Bay Area artists will watercolor, drawing, colored pencil, every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Home for the Holidays, San Fran- 373-6800. through Monday, December address the spiritual in art, using mixed media classes for adults and S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// cisco Gay Men’s Chorus. 3 p.m. December People, A Classic Rock 4th. For an order form and mythology, mandalas, Biblical multiple children's classes always retzlaffvineyards.com and 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Sun, December Christmas, Dec. 15 and 16, Fire- more information, visit narrative, and calligraphy in their available. Register at. bothwell. Nor Cal Open Jam Nights, Thursday 3. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad www.trivalleyhaven.org. Tri- diverse expressions. Artists: Salma lvpac.org and Sunday nights, 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Valley Haven provides vital Arastu, Johanna Baruch, Pauletta Show and Tell, Artists are invited to All equipment supplies, full PA with ater.org or 373-6800. arts.org or 931-4848. shelter and support services Chanco, Pam Fingado, Wendy Ro- a monthly function at the Bothwell 4 vocal mics, 4 piece drum set w/ Voices in Harmony! Tuesday, Decem- An Irish Christmas, Dec. 21, Olate to survivors of domestic bushi, SeongMi Seol. Gallery hours: Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. double kick, guitar and bass amp. ber 5, 8:00 p.m. Firehouse Arts Dogs, “Santa Paws Holiday Show,” violence, sexual assault, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 Any style music. Bands welcome. Center Theater, Pleasanton. Award Dec. 23, Bankhead Theater, 2400 homelessness and hunger. 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, Age 21 +. Place Live Music Club, winning 30-man a cappella chorus First St., Livermore, www.bank- a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. Artists 2562 Old First St., Livermore. known for exceptional sound and headtheater.org or 373-6800. at the Firehouse Arts Center in are welcome to bring finished, un- Blacksmith Square, music every audience appeal. Performing a wide New Year’s Eve with Crawdad Re- Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. finished or no work at all to receive Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the court- variety of holiday favorites. Come public, Dec. 31, Bankhead Theater, Donations always appreciated. a critique from the group. Refresh- yard, 21 South Livermore Ave., ring in the holiday season with VIH 2400 First St., Livermore, www. Avenue, Pleasanton. PREVIEW PER- Out Loud – Oakland artist Lorrie Fink ments are brought by some of the Livermore. and their special guest quartets. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. FORMANCE: Tuesday, November 28 - new fine art exhibit at Harrington artists, and a donation of $5.00 is Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears General seating tickets $22 adult, at 7:30pm. $2 entry at the door. Gallery’s Public Exhibition Galleries desired although not mandatory. regularly at: The Castle Rock $17 senior, $12 student, under ON THE STAGE Late Nite Catechism: “Sister’s @ Firehouse Arts Center in Pleas- Contact for this event is D’Anne Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola 12 free (ticket required). Tickets Holiday Shorts: “A Long Winter’s Christmas Catechism,” Dec. 1, anton. Botanic-inspired colorful oil Miller at [email protected] Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each available at www.firehousearts.org, Tale.” Interactive holiday improv Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., abstracts. The exhibit will be on Figure Drawing Workshop, every month from 7:30-9:30--Dance 925-931-4848, or at the center Box shows at the Firehouse Arts Center Livermore, www.bankheadtheater. display from November 8 through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. floor, full bar, small cover. Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, in Theater in Pleasanton. A Creatures org or 373-6800. December 16. For more information Artists bring their own materials Livermore-Amador Symphony, downtown Pleasanton. of Impulse Production. The Bay Dancing at Lughnasa, Dec. 1-10, 8 visit www.firehousearts.org Regular and easels. Open to all artists. Musical Heroes, Dec. 2, 8:15 p.m. Holiday Music Concert, Dec. 7, 8 Area’s award-winning teen improv p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Bar- gallery hours: Wednesday, Thurs- Professional artist models (nude). Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., p.m. Barbara Mertes Performing troupe presents annual holiday bara Mertes Performing Arts Center, day, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; No instructor. Students under 18 Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Arts Center, Las Positas College, classic: audience suggestions Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. need written parental permission org, 373-6800. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. inspire holiday themed games, Hill Dr., Livermore. www.laspositas- Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse to attend. Cost $20 per session. Scottish Fiddle meets Classical www.laspositascollege.edu/per- scenes, and improv fun in the first college.edu/performing arts Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Cello. Sunday, December 3, 2:00 forming arts act. The audience then votes for Livermore Shakespeare Festival Pleasanton. Donations appreciated. Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Pleas- Annual Our Savior Christmas which short scene COI will make reading by Livermore Shake- Artistas Naturalistas: Art of the ments are available. Call or e-mail anton. World renowned Scottish Concert, 4:00 PM on Decem- into an entire improvised “play” speare Festival artists: Twas the Natural World exhibit at the Barbara Stanton for more info fiddler Alasdar Fraser and brilliant ber 10th, join the choirs and in the second act. Thursday, No- Night Before Christmas, A Visit from Bankhead Gallery runs through about the workshop, 925-373-9638 American cellist Natalie Haas in instrumentalists of Our Savior as vember 30, and Friday, December St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore January 8, 2018. Sixty pieces of - [email protected]. concert. Cutting-edge fiddle and they gather together to present an 1, 7:30 p.m. General admission and The Conversion of Hetherington art bring the outside in, as dozens cello explorations of Scottish and afternoon of music on the theme of tickets: students $5, adults by John Kendrick Bangs. Wednes- of local artists show the natural WINE & SPIRITS global music. Four award-winning The Shepherd’s Lamb. Singers and $10. Tickets available at www. day, December 6, 2017 5:30 pm & world from an artist’s perspective. Wood Family Vineyards , Friday, albums and 18+ years of music instrumentalists join the shepherds firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, 7:30 pm; Wednesday, December Reception 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 18 December 1st. The tasting room making on the international scene. as they hurry to Bethlehem and or at the Box Office at the center. 13, 2017 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm; opportunity to meet the artists, is open at noon. Wine flights are Reserved seating tickets $20- $30. find the baby Jesus, and ponder the Doors open 7:10 p.m. Free parking. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 light refreshments and the music $10 a person refunded with bottle Tickets available at www.firehouse- dual role of the Babe in the manger, Venue and box office: 4444 Railroad 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm. Swirl on the NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Square, Downtown Livermore, 21 S. Valley Concert Chorale, A Midwinter com/StoriedNights Home for the Holidays, Dec. 2, information, call 925-443-0238. Dec. 12, Bankhead Theater, 2400 Livermore Avenue. Wine and tapas Rose, featuring Christmas choral Stories and Speeches, Dec. 1, 7 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Celtic Christmas Concert & Gather- First Street, Livermore. www.bank- served from Swirl on the Square pieces. Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. First p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 Livermore. Lizzie Fountain will be ing, Sun., December 10, 6:30 pm. headtheater.org or 373-6800. as the artists perform. Info at 925- Presbyterian Church, Livermore; Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. transformed into a winter fun zone Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Christmas Nativity Display, St. Eliza- 443-2273 (BARD) and Dec. 10, 3 p.m. Lynnewood laspositascollege.edu/performing for children 5th grade and under. Street, Livermore. Old fashioned beth Seton Chapel, 4001 Stoneridge The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, United Methodist Church, Pleas- arts Holiday entertainment, merchant seasonal gathering with live music Dr., Pleasanton. Dec. 10 from 9 Civic Arts Stage Company, Dec. anton. www.valleyconcerchorale.org Winter Faire: Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to open house and carriage rides. by Pog Mo Thoin. Produced by Gabe a.m. to 8 p.m. Display of Christmas 8-17, Amador Theater, 1188 noon. Celebrate winter and the www.livermoredowntown.com Duffin. www.bankheadtheater.org or Nativity Scenes from around the Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. www. MISCELLANEOUS holiday season at the Alviso Annual Holiday Sights & Sounds 373-6800. world. Sponsored by Italian Catholic firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Hagemann Ranch Open House. Adobe Winter Faire! Create natural Parade and Tree Lighting, Dec. 2, Elisabeth Rosenthal, author of An Federation. All are welcome. Golden Follies Holiday, Holiday Tours of the 140+ year old ranch wreaths, old-fashioned ornaments 6 p.m. Downtown Livermore. Santa American Sickness, 7:30 p.m. Revue, 2 p.m. Dec. 10, Firehouse and free, family friendly sea- and have a picture taken with will make his grand appearance Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., sonal activities. The last Sunday Santa. Alviso Adobe Commu- ending with the tree lighting. www. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to nity Park, 3465 Old Foothill Road, livermoredowntown.com or 931-4848. www.livermorehistory.com for the Pleasanton. 925-931-3479 Ravenswood Victorian Yuletide, monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., Hometown Holiday Celebration Dec. 10, noon to 4 p.m. Admission COMEDY Livermore. Pleasanton. Sat., Dec. 2. The is free, 1890s estate decorated for Free Comedy Show every Thursday Storied Nights: An Evening of parade starts at 5:00 p.m. At 6:45 a Victorian Christmas. Costumed at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the Spoken Word. 2nd Thursday of p.m. or when the parade ends, docents, musical entertainment, Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 each month. Features local authors the Tree Lighting Ceremony will drinks and desserts for sale, visits First St. in Livermore. reading their work 7:30 to 9 p.m. commence! There will be musical with Santa Claus and a holiday gift The Big Fat Year-End Kiss-Off, Star- at Peet's Coffee and Tea, 152 entertainment, tree lighting by the shop. 2647 Arroyo Road. For more ring Will Durst & Friends, 8 p.m. So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Mayor. Downtown Pleasanton. Dec. 27, Firehouse Arts Center, Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. hometownholiday@cityofpleasan- 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Information go to http://facebook. tonca.gov - (925) 931-5352 Correction www.firehousearts.org or 931- 4848. The paragraph about the three generations of choris- MOVIES ters in last week's Indepen- Classic Film Series, Pleasanton dent should have read: "The Public Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday of the month. The films are free Chorus also includes three and are screened in the Pleasan- generations of the Edwards ton Library large meeting room. family: Barbara, daughter Theme this year is "Turning the Donna Edwards Weber and Wheels." Everyone is welcome to grandson Eric Weber. Bar- New 2018 annual parking passes for Sycamore Grove are now attend. Some films are mature in bara sings in world-wide available and provide significant savings over the daily parking content and may not be suitable for fee for regular visitors. Prices are available at Livermore children. For more information or choruses such as the Oahu assistance, contact the Pleasanton Choral Festival, Berkshire Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) resident and non- Public Library at (925) 931-3400, International Choral Festival, resident rates as well as senior rates. Parking passes for 2018 extension 4. 400 Old Bernal World Festival Chorus, and that are purchased now will also be valid for the remainder of Avenue, Pleasanton. London’s Really Big Chorus. 2017. Anyone purchasing a parking pass will also be offered a Barbara says she 'loves sing- DANCE discount on the 2018 Sycamore Grove calendar. The calendar The Nutcracker, Valley Dance ing the Messiah with PCO. showcases photos taken by LARPD Park Rangers in the open Theatre full-length production. Dec. The Bankhead is a wonder- space park. The new calendar features colorful pages of 9 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 10, 2 p.m. ful venue and the orchestra almond blossoms, great horned owls, wildflowers, California Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 at 2 makes a lovely, inspired quail, acorn woodpeckers and more. Calendars are $10 each, and 7 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 sound. Rob pulls together a or $6 with purchase of an annual parking permit. Visit www. First St., Livermore. www-bank- talented group of singers and headtheater.org or 373-6800. larpd.org, call 925-373-5700 or visit the Robert Livermore does a superb job of prepping Community Center at 4444 East Ave. to obtain a parking them. This creates a magical AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS permit or calendar. For more information on December nature experience, so why wouldn’t Auditions for the 2018 Season of programs, call 925-960-2400. Sunol Repertory Theatre (SRT) people want to come?'" "One in a Million" by Craig Sodaro, Directed by Diane Tiessen & Klay Kunkel. Auditions are Tuesday, December 5th at 7pm at Sunol Glen School Auditorium, 11601 Main St., Sunol. This will be the 37th yr. of performances during which over $200,000 has been raised for Sunol Glen School arts programs. face- book.com/SunolRepertoryTheatre CHORAL Photo - Doug Jorgensen Valley Concert Chorale, Sing It Le Tableau Magnifique Ballet Company performed “The Yourself Messiah, Dec. 1, 7:30 Snow Queen" at the Bankhead Theater. Le Tableau p.m. Asbury United Methodist Magnifique Ballet Company is entering its 10th repertoire Church, Livermore. www.valleycon- cerchorale.org season. 10 The Independent • NOVEMBER 30, 2017 New e-book Released BULLETIN BOARD Livermore resident, for- mer TV news cameraman (Organizations wishing to run notices Beeb's Restaurant, 915 Clubhouse Drive, the annual bazaar in November. Ninety- Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who and NASA retiree, John G. in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Livermore. Cost: $30 per person (this five present of the proceeds are donated loves all things Italian is invited to meet Bluck, has written a murder Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care will be a buffet). Celebrate Christmas to local charities. to celebrate the Italian heritage with mystery, "The Knight of Bulletin Board or email information the New Year and each other. Please Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner monthly dinner meetings and holding Prowler, a Novella," set in to [email protected]. Include bring Safeway, Walmart, or Gas Gift meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at charitable events. The group supports name of organization, meeting date, Cards for a special Pleasanton Military 6:30 p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in Children's Hospital research, college a Livermore of the future. time, place and theme or subject. Phone Families husband who is battling cancer. the Wardrobe Room, Pleasanton. Check scholarships and other charities. For "A long time ago I number and contact person should also RSVPs are a MUST: Contact Jo Molz @ website for meeting updates pleasan- information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, covered daytime crime in be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) (925) 846-6155 or (925) 367-6155 or tonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions Club president, 462-2487. Washington, D.C., for the BSA Troop 900 Christmas Tree [email protected]. Pay at the door. is a non-profit organization that seeks to Questers is an international organi- ABC-TV affiliate," said Lot - The troop's annual fund raiser is a No outside alcohol, no food to go. identify needs within the community and zation of lovers of antiques, collectibles, Bluck, a retired NASA Christmas Tree Lot located at the corner Armchair Travelers, Livermore work together to fulfill those needs. For and history who encourage preservation of Hillcrest and East Ave. The lot is open Public Library Civic Center on Thursday, more information or to get involved visit and restoration of historical land- public information officer. 9AM-9PM on weekends, 5PM-9PM December 14, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Alan pleasantonlionsclub.org. All are welcome. marks. At chapter meetings, members "So, I decided to write a Monday-Friday. Three types of 6’-7’ Burnham will present a slideshow entitled Have you been affected by some- learn about antiques, share and view mystery with a sci-fi twist trees are available ranging in price from “Pau, the Pyrenees & Basque Country.” one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen members' collections, visit historic sites, since I also worked at $54-$72. Tree stands and mistletoe A regional capital in Southwest France, offer hope and strength for families and museums and antiques shops and help NASA for 30 years." & Other Tales," released on are available, too. Please help support Pau is the birthplace of King Henry IV. friends of problem drinkers. www.Ala- non-profit organizations with restoration The short book is about Nov. 24. This book includes Troop 900 by purchasing a tree at their Alan's presentation will feature sites in nonTriValley.org, 925-277-7661, help@ and preservation work. Chapter meets Christmas Tree Lot this year. Pau, as well as side trips to Lourdes, the AlanonTriValley.org. the 4th Tuesday monthly from September a Lawrence Livermore Na- 14 other stories by Bluck in Livermore-Amador Genealogical Pyrenees, and the coastal towns of Biar- Learn Scottish country dancing to May. New members are invited to join tional Laboratory engineer the sci-fi, military and gen- Society, meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Con- ritz, France, and San Sebastián, Spain. in Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and the local Amador Chapter. If interested working on a Top Secret eral short story genres for gregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., Adults are invited to this free program jigs and graceful strathspeys that are call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or weapons program who is $1.99. These tales include Pleasanton. Stephen P. Morse, the creator on the second Thursday of each month the traditional social dance of Scotland. e-mail [email protected]. killed. TV cameraman Rick yarns about an unusual of the website, will speak on the topic A in the Community Meeting Rooms of the Make new friends and have fun while you Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Knight helps his brother, visitor to California during One-Step Portal for Online Genealogy. No Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore exercise! We welcome you to our class, Club. Feed your wonder about the Night a policeman, to solve this Charge ~Visitors Welcome For additional Avenue, Livermore. For additional infor- Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Liver- Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the the Gold Rush; World War information contact: Kay Speaks, L-AGS mation, call 925-373-5500. more Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- murder. II; romance in ancient Italy; Program Chair, email: program@L-AGS. Christmas Nativity Display, St. Livermore. Or: Fridays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 The e-book version and treachery in Brasilia. org Refreshments following the presenta- Elizabeth Seton Chapel, 4001 Stoneridge at Vineyard Ballet Academy, 39 California N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at of "The Knight Prowler, In the near future paper- tion. Dr., Pleasanton. Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 8 Avenue, Ste. 110, Pleasanton. No prior 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 p.m.. For a Novella" was released backs of all three titles will OFA East Bay Central Chapter and p.m. Display of Christmas Nativity Scenes dance experience or partner required. more info visit us @ http://www.trival- Nov. 23 as an e-book for also be available at many Tri-Valley Progressives meet on the first from around the world. Sponsored by Ital- A youth class (ages 8 thru high school) leystargazers.org/ 99 cents. Also on Nov. 23, Thursday evening. Open to public and all ian Catholic Federation. All are welcome. Mondays 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Pleasanton Ravenswood Historical Site, on-line bookstores. are welcome. December meeting is on Holiday Boutique Fundraiser for is also available. Call Margaret Ward at 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents another of Bluck's e-books, Bluck retired from Dec. 7 (Th) 6:30 PM at IBEW Hall, 6250 LHS Safe & Sober Grad Night, Sat., (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at in 1890s costumes give free guided a science fiction story about NASA in 2008 as a public Village Parkway, Dublin. It is a potluck Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Livermore (925) 784-3662 for more information. tours beginning at noon, on the second global warming, "Venus affairs officer. Previously, party for all the organizers. Please bring High School large gym, 600 Maple St., Rotary Club of Livermore Valley and fourth Sundays of the month. Each Warning, a Novelette," he had been Chief of Imag- a dish to share. For more information Livermore. Local vendors & crafters and invites interested individuals to attend its tour includes the 1885 Cottage and the was available for 99 cents. ing Technology at NASA contact Kyoko Takayama 925-290-7124. hourly raffles. Those interested in donat- morning meeting. Meetings are held every 1891 Main House, and the beautifully Astronauts fly to the cloudy Ames Research Center, Ohlone Audubon meeting 7:30 p.m. ing a raffle item or in participating in this Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & landscaped grounds. For information on planet, Venus, to explore Dec. 5 at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 event, please email kitschyklutches@ Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 the Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) Moffett Field, Calif. Before Case Ave., Pleasanton. Annual Holiday hotmail.com. For more information go to Club House Drive, Livermore. For more or the volunteer Docent Program, please it in heat-resistant space- that, he worked at NASA Cookie Exchange and Member Pictures www.livermorehighschoolptsa.com/giv- information, go to www.livermoreval- call the Docent Coordinator at (925) suits. What they discover Lewis (now Glenn) Re- Share. Inviting members to bring 10 of ing/fundraising/ or https://www.facebook. leyrotary.org/ or contact Frank Vallejo, 443-0238. astounds the inhabitants of search Center in Cleveland, their favorite photos to share. The tradi- com/lhsssgn President of Rotary Club of Livermore Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Earth. Both short e-books Ohio, where he produced tional Holiday Cookie Exchange will follow. Tri-Valley Aquatics and Tri-Valley Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ group of retired men who join together to can be obtained at many NASA documentaries. All are welcome to attend and cookies are Master swim teams are raising funds CalWater.com better enjoy their leisure time. Activities major on-line bookstores not required. For more information go to for the North Bay Fire Victims by Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning include golf, bridge, photography, travel, During the Vietnam www.ohloneaudubon.org. pre-selling Christmas trees, wreaths, and experienced dancers are welcome. fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- worldwide. War, Bluck was an Army International Institute of Bay Area, evergreen swag and garland. 100% of Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men liv- Both "Venus Warning" journalist at Ft. Lewis, La Familia and local OFA chapter are collections will go to the North Bay Fire easy line and circle dances, no partners ing in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and and "Knight Prowler" are Wash. He was born in Chi- sponsoring an Immigration Know Your Victims. The teams will also be collecting required, casual dress. $3 per session San Ramon. The group meets for lunch on included in a third e-book cago and grew up in Glen Rights event at the St. Bartholomew’s canned food and toy donations at the Las (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the volume, "Venus Warning Ellyn, Ill. church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore; 2-5PM Positas College pool, parking lot H Dec. at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, on Dec. 3, 2017 Sunday. Health Care 1, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. To pre-order 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: San Ramon. Please read more about the information will be provided by Axis Com- items and to review the product and George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and Video Contest Winners Listed munity Health. Legal consultation with pricing sheet, e-mail trivalleyaquatics@ [email protected] the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For immigration lawyers, voter registration gmail or contact a local Tri-Valley Aquatic Square Dance Lessons in Liver- information or to attend a meeting, call Tri-Valley CAREs has announced the winners of its and childcare will be available. Spanish swimmer. more, 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. contact 408-839-0324. Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults 2253 5th Street. All ages welcome. Danc- American Legion Post 47 in 2017 Youth Video Contest. Widowed Men and Women of who get together for events like board ing Thursdays weekly from 7 p.m. until Livermore is looking for veterans in the Grand prize winner was Steven Hause with his video, Northern CA, Dec. 3, 12:30 p.m., lunch games, movies and fan conventions. 8:30 p.m. No partner or special attire Livermore area who are interested in "Livermore: Changes Have to be Made;" 2nd place, Nick at Heritage Estates in Livermore, RSVP by Meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner needed. For more information call Mar- performing community service for young Miriani, "The Nuclear Effect;" and 3rd place, Eli Gooch, Nov. 30 to Marilyn, 583-5829. Dec. 14, 1 and board games at IHOP, 4567 First garet 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ people and promoting veterans affairs. "Livermore." p.m. lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by Dec. St., Livermore. A schedule of upcoming gmail.com. Interested veterans will meet with other 12 to Gloria, 846-8320. Dec. 17, 1 p.m. events can be found on Facebook at: Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open like-minded veterans for camaraderie A Holiday Party and Youth Video Contest Awards lunch at Poppy Ridge, RSVP by Dec. 14 to Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 and support of veterans' causes. The Ceremony will be held at the Livermore Library (Com- Ruby, 462-9636. Dec. 21, 1 p.m. lunch in Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for Monday through Saturday. Donations can American Legion is the largest federally munity Rooms A & B) on Thursday, December 7. The San Ramon, RSVP by Dec. 28 to Marsha, more information. be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the chartered veterans organization that is party is “drop-in” from 5 PM to 8 PM. It will feature lots 830-8483. Golden Circle Seniors, meetings building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 the veterans lobby and voice to congress. of great food and refreshments. The awards ceremony will Christmas Party hosted by the Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Cen- PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. The Livermore American Legion Post 47 Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- ter in the Robert Livermore Community Italian Catholic Federation, meets meets the second and fourth Monday of take place at about 6 PM. ated Thursday, December 14, 2017, Center, 4444 East Ave. Sewing, knitting 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans The videos can be viewed at www.trivalleycares.org 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Banquet room at and crocheting all year, saving items for Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Memorial Building, 522 South L Street, NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Livermore. Enter the building from the Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, and worship with us and to enjoy our Lynnewood United Methodist ing spiritual community for people of ramp on the 5th Street side. For more family activities, and monthly adult 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. hospitality. For more information call the Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton all faiths and backgrounds. Children's information go to http://www.calegion. socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 First Church of Christ, Scientist, church office 925-462-4802. offers a friendly congregation where all program available. Ongoing groups and org/ or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion. or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Livermore, services 10 a.m. every St. Bartholomew's Episcopal are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. activities. Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. [email protected] or (925) 443-2330 DBE Daughters of the British Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) on Sundays with Sunday school for youth 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, or Roy Warner at 925-449-6048. Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday service. www. Eric's Corner is a free support Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 The church and reading room are located Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, both services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim unityoftrivalley.org. 925.829.2733. group for people who are dealing with a a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Third and N Streets. The Reading Priest-in-Charge, 10:00 am Eucharist at 846-0221, send an email to office@ GraceWay Church worships at diagnosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Room, which is open to the public, fea- with music, childcare and Godly Play lynnewood.org or visit www.lynnewood. 10 a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary to attend these meetings. Meetings founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) tures books, CDs and magazines for sale. children education. org. School, 1454 Santa Rita Road while its are held at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., (3) organization made up of women of For information, call (925) 447-2946. Little Brown Church, United Church The Church of Jesus Christ of new facility is being prepared. Services second floor, Pleasanton. We meet from British or British Commonwealth heritage Sunset Community Church, 2200 of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: include band-led worship music, Sunday 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of each and ancestry with a focus on charity and Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: School for preschoolers and elementary month. For more information please visit fellowship. Those interested in helping service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Sycamore Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill through high school students. Infant care us at ericscorner.org with “the cause," enjoying social activi- starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's 2580 Springs Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St: is provided. www.gracewaylife.org (925) Assistance League® of Amador ties, and forming long-lasting friendships, church provided. A "Night of Worship" Pathway Community Church, 1055 Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills 846-4436. Valley invites all visitors to join this contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contem- Ward 11:00 am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) Grace Missionary Baptist Church, dedicated group of volunteers, reaching or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for Wednesday night program for all ages at porary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 12:20 p.m.. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and additional information. 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. am. Children, youth, adult programs. Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc. having fun doing it. Regular meetings are Pleasanton Military Families is Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- Biblically based practIcal messages, p.m.. com. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday held on the third Thursday of the month a Pleasanton based support group for day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., nondenominational. All are welcome. The Church of Jesus Christ of Worship, 11 am. Relevant and refreshing at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley those who have a loved one serving in Livermore. Information, 447-8840. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org (925) Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Bible teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, the Military. The group gathers at 7:00 Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 322-1222. Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Discovery Church of the Nazarene, see our website, www.amadorvalley. p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor assistanceleague.org, e-mail assistance- to share concerns, fears, and to celebrate a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday wor- p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community [email protected], or call the joys that are experienced. There is adult Bible study/Sunday school. For ship at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at (925) 461-6401. no better support than being surrounded information, call 925-447-1246. Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard by others who know what you are going Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services information, visit www.goodshepherd- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa 10:45 AM Veterans. Meet with other like minded through. Three times per year, the group at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Gateway Church, 811 Marylin veterans for camaraderie and support collect supplies and sends care packages www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- Bethel Family Christian Center, 8203 Village Parkway. Avenue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday of veterans causes. The Fleet Reserve to the troops. Contact PMFSG.ca@gmail. 4357. 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pas- John Knox Presbyterian Church, School, 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more Association is a chartered organization com for the location of the next meeting. Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- tors are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday wor- information visit gatewaylivermore.org or that provides a voice in Congress. Young Livermore Military Families, a cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching ship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school call Larry Trummel at 449.1444. veterans are highly encouraged to get support group for families in Livermore Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship Sessions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult Grace Missionary Baptist Church involved in promoting the concerns of who have a loved one serving in the service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Worship education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High in Livermore invites members of the your generation. The local branch of the Military, is intended to be a safe place for 447-3428. Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High community to Wednesday evening study, FRA meets the first Friday of each month family members to come and share their Seventh-day Adventist Church, children go to Kid’s Church following school youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial experiences and concerns with others 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. subject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Building, 522 South L St., Livermore. For who understand what they are going 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- Work.” The church address is 1759 more information go to www.fra.org or through. All family members are welcome school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; tors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday contact Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or to attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. ages) – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. Loraine Maese at 454-1582. Thursday of each month at the Livermore Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. gracembc.com Operation: SAM “Supporting All Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Center for Spiritual Living Celebration Christian Center, 1135 Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Livermore Valley - People from all faith Bluebell Dr., Livermore. 455-4250. Sun- support organization based in Livermore. For more information, call Tami Jenkins, Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org traditions, cultures, races and sexual day Services: 9am, 10:30am; children’s S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- 925-784-5014 or email livermoremili- 11:15 a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Valley Bible Church, Livermore, orientations welcome. Sunday service programs: 9am & 10:30am; Spanish ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued taryfamilies@yahoo. Bible study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs service 3:00pm; Jr & Sr High: Wednes- morale support of deployed troops. For Senior Adult Ministries meet every other Southfront Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting days, 6:30-8:30pm. For more information information or donations, visit www. RELIGION month. For ministry information call (925) Phone 925-227-1301. www.thecross- place 1886 College Ave., Livermore. For on weekday Bible study and prayer group operationsam.org, email operationsam@ First Presbyterian Church, 2020 846-8650 ing.org. more information contact revharriet1@ schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org comcast.net Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., Cedar Grove Community Church, yahoo.com or visit us at http://csllvlight- WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) A Depression and Bipolar Support Contemplative Service in the Chapel Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship house.org. faith enrichment ministry for women of Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 all ages and life stages. Meets Thursday Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. the Sanctuary and children’s program & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am through May Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard For more information www.fpcl.us or Sundays, and during the week at various Asbury United Methodist Church com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. 10, 2018. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Rd., Pleasanton (not affiliated with the 925-447-2078. times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday Church, Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas church. Information at www.dbsalliance. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM ing Church, where all are welcomed. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible Avenue, Livermore. Borromeo; . For org/pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana Sunday Worship time is at 10:00 a.m. study and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 WINGS speaker presentations and events: Al Pereira, 462-6415. ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM Join us for new children and youth group p.m. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 stcharleslivermore.org, click on “Upcom- Bereaved Mother’s Network of ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. programs. Everyone is welcome to join a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. ing Events” and “WINGS”. Questions: the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of adult worship service. AWANA children's St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- us for our annual Christmas Concert Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or Phyllis each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Livermore program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups on December 3 at 7pm and Christmas away clothing and other items every Mon- Clearwater 925-337-4299 Civic Center Library, Small Conference or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. following the John Main tradition, every Pageant on December 10 at 5:30pm. day 10-12. Donations are also accepted Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Hanuk- Room. The aim of the network is to allow Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, This year our Christmas Eve Candlelight on Mondays between 10-12. 4481 E. kah, Friday, December 15 from 6:00 bereaved mothers to make connections Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Services will be at 7 and 11pm. For Avenue, Livermore. – 8:00pm, evening of latkes, light, music with, share resources, and support other service. Information 447-8747 or www. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, more information visit our website at Christ Church (a nondenominational and yummy food. Celebration this year mothers who have been through the uucil.org 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. www.asburylive.org or call 925-447- evangelical church formerly meeting will be at the Mogilefsky home, 18929 worst experience of their lives, losing Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, 1950. Asbury UMC can also be found in Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo California St. in Castro Valley. Bring a child. For more information, contact Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community go to www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John on Facebook at Asbury UMC Livermore, Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence menorah, and gather to light the candles [email protected]. in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Karcher at (831) 278-1916. where you find our most updated infor- Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 together, sing traditional holiday songs, Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 mation and worship sermons. a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages and eat the freshly fried latkes pouring to new and established residents of the Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 at 11:00 a.m. visit: www.christchurch- from the kitchen. $5 per adult non- Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. trivalley.org or call 925.846.0665. member. RSVP to Amy at catandchick- first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon with the Congress of Secular Jewish Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcom- [email protected]. on the second Wednesday of the month, Organizations (csjo.org). Information, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Resnick. 12 The Independent • NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Volunteer Named Educator of the Year

Animalearn has selected “One of my goals Emily Taylor from the Valley is to empower Humane Society (VHS) in students to pursue Pleasanton as its 2017 Hu- their education Milestones mane Educator of the Year. in any subject, at Emily was selected for her any level, without achievement of incorporat- causing unneces- ing humane science teaching sary suffering. The Lab Captures Seven Awards for Inventions tools into the VHS’s Humane Science Bank helps Hero Summer Camps. us demonstrate the Lawrence Livermore level situations; a new the Laboratory Directed “We are proud to honor many academically Emily and Professor Dog National Laboratory re- Aluminum/Cerium (ACE) Research and Develop- Emily Taylor as our Humane superior alterna- Educator of the Year because tives to hatching searchers have captured alloy that offers superior ment (LDRD) Program. of her commitment to teach- projects and other uses of seven awards among the mechanical properties; and This funding enables the and other uses of animals, ing empathy and compassion animals, creating a brighter but that these alternatives are top 100 industrial inven- geometrically enhanced undertaking of high-risk, to the youth in her commu- future for us all. tions worldwide. photocathodes that improve potentially high-payoff often academically superior. nity,” said Animalearn Direc- "I’m especially excited After attending Humane He- The trade journal R&D high-energy efficiency in projects at the forefront of tor, Nicole Green. about improving and ex- roes, students are empowered Magazine announced the X-ray detectors. science and technology. As the Humane Education panding the humane educa- to pursue their education in winners of the annual Livermore’s other win- This year marks the Coordinator at VHS, Emily tion programming at Valley any subject, at any level, awards, sometimes called ning technologies are for sixth time that LLNL reached out to Animalearn to Humane Society with the without causing unnecessary the “Oscars of invention,” its role in the National Risk has won seven R&D 100 incorporate humane science generously donated materi- suffering,“ stated Taylor. Friday at the Walt Disney Assessment Partnership awards in one year, includ- materials into their newly als from Animalearn’s 2017 Animalearn, the educa- World Swan Resort in Or- (NRAP) that has devel- ing 1987, 1988, 1997, 1998 developed Humane Hero’s Humane Educator of the Year tional division of the Ameri- lando, Florida. With this oped a computer software and 2006. The Lab’s record Critter Camps. The Camps Award," Taylor stated. can Anti-Vivisection Society year’s results, the Labo- package to assess the en- number of awards came in are designed for young teens, As part of the Humane (AAVS), works with educa- ratory has now captured vironmental risk of geo- 2009 when LLNL research- ages 13-15, who are interest- Heroes Summer Camp, Tay- tors, students, and others a total of 165 R&D 100 logic carbon dioxide storage ers received eight R&D 100 ed in working with animals. lor invited a local veterinar- to achieve quality humane awards since 1978. sites; for its part in the de- plaques. The Critter Camps serve ian to show students how to science education without This year’s winners in- velopment of an advanced “I am delighted that the over 75 students annually. practice wellness exams and the harmful use of animals. clude the Lawrence Liver- hydrogen gas safety sensor; Laboratory has received Attendance often lays the other procedures using one Animalearn’s free loan pro- more Microbial Detec- and for its work in the Earth this recognition through foundation for future volun- of the veterinary manikins gram, The Science Bank, is tion Array (LLMDA), a System Grid Federation the R&D 100 awards this teerism and service projects borrowed from The Science the largest lending program technology that can detect (ESGF) system that has year,” said Patricia Fal- to benefit animals in the com- Bank. The program exposes in the U.S. and offers hu- munity. The Humane Heroes students to a variety of issues thousands of viruses and transformed Earth data into cone, LLNL’s deputy direc- mane science products that curriculum explores require- that exploit animals includ- bacteria within 24 hours; community resources for tor for Science and Tech- enable educators to teach and ments for animal-related ing the use of animals for students to learn anatomy, the Radiation Field Train- climate centers. nology. “Our Lab has once careers and hobbies, how our dissection. ing Simulator (RaFTS), an One of LLNL’s seven again been recognized for physiology, and psychology everyday choices affect other “Many of our Campers lessons without harming ani- instrument that replicates R&D 100 awards – for the innovations we deliver animals, and animal-friendly are initially unaware, not mals. For more information the physics of real world the LLMDA – received that benefit the nation.” alternatives. only of the many available visit Animalearn.org. use in radiation hazard- internal “seed money” from According to Taylor, alternatives to dissection Granada High Graduate Featured in Cal Poly Magazine

Cynthia (Biermann) Meyrath, a graduate of Granada After graduating, Meyrath decided on a software pro- which has more than 4,000 followers. She also serves as High School and Cal Poly with a Computer Engineer degree, grammer job at Silicon Graphics. From there, she moved on president-elect for the National Charity League Pleasanton was recently featured in an alumna profile in the school's to Oracle Corp., providing web application and e-commerce Chapter, a nonprofit philanthropic organization that fosters magazine. consulting services to clients using the company's technol- mother-daughter relationships through community service, Meyrath notes in the article that her early exposure to ogy. leadership development and cultural experiences. computers helped drive her desire to become a computer When she transitioned to product management and se- "I am proud to be a woman in engineering," she said. engineer. "I feel very fortunate that I had parents who en- cured a directorship with Vodafone Group Plc, Meyrath led "I hope I am able to inspire more young people to choose couraged me to interact with computers when I was growing a team focused on mobile-enabled software development engineering as a career path." up," said Meyrath. products. She later joined Mirion Technologies in her current In addition to her work with computers, she was first chair At Cal Poly, Meyrath became president of the student role as vice president of product management. flutest in the Cal Poly Orchestra. She currently resides in chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and In her spare time, Meyrath gives back to the engineer- Ruby Hill, Pleasanton with husband Hugues and daughter received the club's Most Outstanding Women in Engineer- ing profession as chair of the Ultipro U.S. User Group, Kelly. ing honor.