VOLUME LI, NUMBER 36 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Growth Moratorium Valleywide May Be Optional Response to Drought

By Ron McNicoll was one alternative to con- represented by its general will be just as dry next year." Vonheeder-Leopold, who Find Out What's A Valleywide morato- sider, said liaison commit- manager. "People are already pretty chaired the liaison commit- rium on growth will be one tee member and Pleasan- Brown said that Pleasan- cranky about dead plants in tee meeting, said that if there Happening of the topics investigated ton Councilmember Karla ton has received more than their front yard, and not hav- were such a discussion, the when a liaison committee Brown. She attended as one 300 letters and e-mails, ask- ing water they need for their Dublin City Council should Check Out Section A of water retailers and Zone of the elected officials repre- ing us, their City Council, quality of life," said Brown. be a part of it. Section A is filled with senting three water retailers, to put a moratorium on new Brown suggested that Although not mentioned, information about arts, 7 Water Agency hold a series people, entertainment and of three proposed meetings. which also included Liver- building permits. Citizens all of the cities, which have the San Ramon City Coun- special events. There are The first meeting has more and Dublin San Ramon have stated, "Perhaps you planning authority, consider cil presumably also would education stories, a variety been scheduled for 9 a.m. Services District (DSRSD). should draw back and look at a moratorium so that the cit- be included. San Ramon of features, and the arts and Sept. 27 in the Livermore The private California Water the potential water use with ies can take care of the resi- has planning authority in entertainment and bulletin City Council Chambers. Service, which serves two- large multi-family units. Ex- dents that they have now." Dougherty Valley, which board. The growth moratorium thirds of Livermore, was perts are saying the drought DSRSD president Georgean (See DROUGHT, page 5)

LVPAC Nears September Education Fundraising The Key to Goal for Debt the Future Buyout Education is the great The Livermore Val- equalizer, declared Arnoldo ley Performing Arts Cen- Avalos. "It can take someone ter (LVPAC) announced from poverty to the middle Tuesday that it is close to class." securing the funds for the Avalos, 43, of Pleasanton, buyout of the Bankhead is himself an example of Theater debt. Approxi- what someone can accom- mately $86,000 more in con- plish with a good education, tributions must be secured the support of others and in the next several weeks in hard work. order to reach the $2.8 mil- As the youngest of seven lion goal needed to fulfill siblings, Arnoldo and his the terms of the joint pro- family worked as migrant posal involving LVPAC, the farm workers in the peach, City of Livermore, Alameda prune, and cherry orchards. County and the Bank of "My parents worked on New York/Mellon to resolve farms for 60 years. They the outstanding debt on the had no choice. They did it Bankhead Theater. to give opportunities to their Individuals and groups children. Today five of their from throughout the com- children have four year de- munity have come forward grees, two have earned post in a strong show of support graduate degrees." to help LVPAC move closer He states, "No one can to the goal. Theater patrons Photo - Doug Jorgensen achieve success alone. A lot have also embraced the The Caledonian Club of San Francisco presented the 149th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games over the of people helped me - teach- upcoming LVPAC Presents weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Close inspection was all part of the drum major ers, coaches, friends and season, driving a remark- competition. For more photos, go to page 11. parents." He received a lot able 120 percent increase in of scholarships, but didn't overall member ticket sales look at them as gifts, rather and a 50 percent increase as loans. He is paying back in individual sales to the those loan by becoming in- public, despite the slightly Pleasanton Candidates Give Views on Issues volved in efforts to improve smaller number of events educational opportunities. scheduled for this year. The Candidates for mayor Morrison along with coun- Morrison ran for the Zone staffed police department, Earlier this year, he was 2014-2015 LVPAC Presents and council in Pleasanton cil candidates incumbent 7 Board earlier this year. and great schools and parks appointed to the California season opens September answered questions about Kathy Narum and challeng- If elected mayor, he sup- continued. Community Colleges Board 12, 2014 when the National issues of concern to the ers George Bowen, Olivia ported immediately stop- Sanwong declared there of Governors by Governor Acrobats of the People’s community at a forum last Sanwong and Arne Olson ping growth and approvals was a need to nurture the Jerry Brown. Republic of China return Thursday. Development on participated. of projects. "No one knows next generation of leaders in He and his wife Alma to the Bankhead Theater the eastside, water, growth, Thorne is seeking his the future of the water sup- order for Pleasanton to move Ruth started the Avalos with the spectacular “Peking and the transportation Mea- second two year term as ply. In addition, schools and forward and retain its values. Foundation in December Dreams.” sure BB were among the mayor. He served 7 years on infrastructure need time to As a member of the city's 2013 as a private, family Although reaching the issues raised. the city council and also as catch up," he stated. Economic Vitality Commit- nonprofit with a focus on September goal will help re- Held at Pleasanton Gar- a member of the Parks and Narum, who replaced tee, most of her comments helping Latinos. solve the buyout of the debt dens, the forum is viewed as Recreation Commission. Thorne as a councilmember focused on improving the The Foundation works on the Bankhead Theater, the official start of the cam- He told those present that when he was elected mayor, economy by providing a to provide financial sup- paign season in Pleasanton. he was proud of decisions pointed out that council de- jobs- housing balance and LVPAC must still reach the port and mentoring for high Pleasanton Gardens board made during his time in cisions had doubled housing improving transit achieving, low income kids larger fundraising target of member Chuck Deckert office, including one that opportunities for seniors. If Olson, who spent eight $4 million needed before the in the upper Sacramento Val- moderated the event. resulted in the city being free reelected, he would make years on the planning ley to make it possible for end of the year. The $4 mil- Incumbent Mayor Jerry of construction debt for the sure discounted public tran- commission, said that the lion goal includes the $2.8 Thorne and challenger Matt first time in 45 years. sit, meals on wheels, a well (See AVALOS, page 10) target for the debt buyout, (See CANDIDATES, page 4) and $1.2 million for op- erations, of which $540,000 remains to be donated. According to LVPAC Bills to Regulate Water Board Chairman Phil Wen- te, securing the full target Basins Go to Governor amount is crucial for the Two bills to initiate Cali- wells in the Central Val- health of the organization. fornia's first state regulation ley do not have meters, so “The debt must be resolved of underground water basins there is no way of keeping in order to ensure the Bank- have passed the Legislature. tabs on how much water head Theater stays open, but SB 1168 by Sen. Fran is drawn out. Agricultural keeping it alive with music Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) water uses 80 percent of the and the arts still requires and AB 1739 by Assembly- state's water. ongoing funding.” As with member Roger Dickinson The City of Sacramento virtually every theater in D-Sacramento went to Gov. and Central Valley cities the country, only just over Jerry Brown on Aug. 29, one have not regulated water half of production and op- day before the Legislature usage with meters either. erations costs are covered concluded its session. Sacramento is engaged in by ticket revenues. “What The bills are intended to remedying that, but so far we have managed to do so help with water conserva- only about one-half of the far is a tremendous step tion in the state. California city is metered. A program forward and reflects wonder- remains the only state that begun in 2013 is intended fully on our community’s does not regulate groundwa- to complete the job in Sac- enthusiasm and support ter basins. ramento. for the arts in Livermore,” Historically, Central Val- The state laws would re- added Wente. “The Boost ley farmers have overdrafted quire establishment of local the Bankhead fundraising their ground basins by large groundwater basin agencies, Photo - Doug Jorgensen campaign, launched this amounts. Most agricultural The annual Harvest Wine Celebration in Livermore Valley wine country provided a summer, has helped the or- (See WATER BASIN, page 11) variety of experiences for those attending. For more photos, and a story, go to page 8. ganization reach new donors and increased membership significantly, but there is PET OF THE WEEK more to be done.” Inside Start a conversation with Colby! This curious LVPAC is also preparing 4-month-old tabby is full of kittenish curiosity for its largest fundraising SECTION A Editorial...... 4 and wants to know all about you. He can’t wait event of the year, the Annual Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 for a new home to explore and would love a LVPAC Lobster Clambake. companion in his busy adventures. Pair up with Planned for September 13, Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 2014 at Wente Vineyards, Colby at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada the evening provides op- Milestones ...... 10 & 12 Short Notes...... 9 St. in Pleasanton. For more information, visit us portunities for everyone to MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, online at valleyhumane.org, or call (925) 426- (See LVPAC, page 4) Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/K. Jacoby

PAGE 2 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 Crossing Ozarks, Cyclists Love The Scenery, Struggle With Hills Livermore bicyclists ped- Academy at West Point, in and fall of Missouri hills Other cyclists prefer coast- of the long weekend, when pedals toward next destina- aling to New York pushed October. Along the way, means they sometimes climb ing the entire downhill at “you couldn’t believe all tion -- Maine, when Tom across Missouri this past they are raising money for thousands of feet per day. the cost of working harder the RVs and trucks towing and Rose met him – and gets week, enjoying the green, Cause-USA, a charity which From Ashgrove to Marsh- on the next uphill, he wrote. boats, people trying to get ready to hike again. From moist forests while fi ghting supports wounded U.S. mili- town, Mo., for example, they Sometimes technique home,” Tom said. Maine, he planned to hike hills with grades as steep as tary veterans. climbed “over 5,400 feet” in may not matter as much as Even with the end-of- to Georgia and then pedal 18 percent. As a reminder of how dif- an otherwise average day of strength and stamina be- holiday road crowds, one west to hike the Continental They encountered swarms ferent the southeastern water 62 miles. cause the hills are long and remarkable feature of the Divide trail. of gnats and mosquitoes, op- resource is from drought- “This was not like the steep. Although Sunday’s latest leg of the long trip has Learning of his plans, pressive humidity, kindly stricken California’s, they sort of climbing we did in ride was a shorter-than- been the courtesy of Mis- “We felt pretty humble with drivers and an “awesome” posted a photo taken at a Utah and Colorado, where average 53 miles, the day souri drivers, who consis- just our puny bike ride to man from Reno, Nev., who place called Alley Spring, you continually climbed was particularly tiring, with tently wait behind them on West Point,” Tom wrote. is zig-zagging some 16,000 where a sign says that “aver- up a slope for hours,” Tom two 18-percent hills. That’s hills with narrow roads until Perhaps the most telling miles across America by foot age daily fl ow (of water is) wrote after they entered Mis- as steep as the fi nal climb they have passed blind spots comment came from the and bicycle. 81 million gallons.” souri. “Here, about 30 to 40 to the top of Danville’s Mt. that would be dangerous if chatty, friendly owner of a Tom and Rose Ramos, This is clearly hillbilly percent of the climbing was Diablo, Tom pointed out in an oncoming car appeared. scrap yard in the little town and friends from Lafayette, country, Tom wrote on his done without having to pedal a telephone interview. “We Both Tom and Rose com- of Fairview, Mo. When he left the fl at plains of Kansas blog. He saw the name because we were speeding all made it, but I was beat,” mented on the man from learned that the cyclists were late last week as a “cold “Yokum” on a mailbox and up the (next) hill after speed- he said. Reno, Adam Bradley, who from California, he said, wave” arrived from the west thought “this really could ing down the previous hill.” Monday, they were was zig-zagging across the “Oh, you’re not from my and temperatures “plum- be . . . Dogpatch,” from the Tom commented mock caught in a cloudburst, country on foot and by bi- country.” And then he went meted down to 100 degrees,” famous Al Capp cartoon seriously on the self-discov- which hit when they were cycle. When he hikes a on to recommend the best lo- Tom wrote sarcastically on strip, Li’l Abner. ery of fi nding that he prefers luckily close to their support long trail, like Pacifi c Crest, cal restaurant – Millers Grill, their trip blog. The average elevation pushing hard downhill so van and could shelter until he ships his bike ahead to “three times better than any The cyclists are on their of their route now is only that he can coast as far as the storm passed. Monday be ready for him when he other eating place” -- and way to Tom’s 45th class slightly higher than that of possible up the next hill. was also Labor Day, the end reaches his stop. He then wish them a good journey. reunion at the U.S. Military eastern Kansas, but the rise

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The forum, the Silicon Valley Chinese Association ther investigation. which is free and open to (SVCA) and the Chinese American Vot- The crime occurred after 3 males, who the public, will be held in the Is Your Home Dusty? ing Block (CAVB), former Steve Glazer were invited by one of the attendees to Veterans Memorial Building supporter Moraga Town Councilmember attend a house party, were involved in in downtown Pleasanton on Improve Your Air Quality Dave Trotter and Dublin Unifi ed School a verbal argument with other attendees Tuesday, September 16 from District Trustee Greg Tomlinson. and asked to leave. They left. About 30 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Baker, a Republican, is running this minutes later, a white sedan pulled up The candidates will face Air Duct November against Dublin Mayor Tim in front of the house party, stopped, and questions about community Cleaning CALL NOW! 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(continuedCANDIDATES from page one) EDITORIAL strength of neighborhoods is what preparations the city Human Services Commis- donations from residents. important. He called himself could make to deal with the sion look at what services for He did not want there to be Measure T - A Smokescreen a slow growth person with drought. seniors should look like in 5 a perception that any special the idea that Pleasanton Thorne commented on to 10 years. Olson thought interest would sway his vote. Proponents of Measure T (Let Dublin should grow enough to stay a statement made by Zone that the eastside would be Narum said she had returned Decide Initiative) claim that approving the out of lawsuits and trouble 7 that it could supply 88 an appropriate location for four donations, because she Measure in November prevents Livermore with state mandates. percent of water needs next senior housing. Sanwong felt they were inappropri- from taking control of open space next to Bowen said he was run- year. "That's baloney. We are noted that caring for seniors ate. About 10 percent of her ning to provide a voice to at 75 percent now." He said will provide a lot of jobs. donations are from devel- Dublin's eastern city limits. those who are not repre- that the city's recycled water Morrison wanted to make opers, she added. Sanwong They base their argument on the fact that sented. "I care, listen and get projects will help to free up sure seniors had safe, walk- said she would take money Livermore recently filed a request to put the things done," he declared. potable water. able places to live. Bowen from anyone who supports The first question focused Bowen called water a would focus on providing her viewpoint. She believes property, which includes Doolan Canyon, in on workforce housing and long time issue. "Water is a for seniors who already live in public financing of cam- its sphere of influence. What is not mentioned what changes a candidate basic need. I like the sound in Pleasanton. paigns. Morrison said he is is that Livermore filed the request in order to might make in the draft of a growth moratorium. The candidates offered not taking developer money, housing element. It is something we should differing views on planning "not that any are beating prevent a developer from building up to 1900 Olson said the city should look into." for the eastside and whether down my door to donate." homes in Doolan Canyon. Livermore has negotiate with developers to Narum noted that Pleas- a task force should continue He said that he is running made it clear that it plans to retain the area include units in their projects anton had moved forward the process. his campaign using people as an open space buffer between Livermore that can be occupied by the with recycled water projects Morrison said he would power. workforce. He would prefer and established a drought stop the process. "It is a One question was specifi- and Dublin. that the state consider hous- center where staff works bad place for housing. Staff cally addressed to Morrison. The developer went to Dublin to request ing numbers on a regional with residents and business- needs to spend time on oth- He was asked, given his lack that the city look at the project with the intent basis not city by city. He es on methods to save water. er tasks such as attracting of experience, why he chose generally agreed with the "We and other retailers are higher paying jobs to Pleas- to run for mayor, rather than of annexing the area and allowing develop- draft housing element pro- trying to push Zone 7 to talk anton," he stated. the council. He explained ment of the land. visions. about water reliability," she Narum would continue that the two year mayoral Dublin was chosen, because both Alameda Morrison pointed out that stated. the planning process, be- term provides an opportu- the city has met its regional Sanwong said long term cause she says the general nity for the public to change County, which currently controls the area, housing numbers through planning is needed because plan calls for a specific plan the philosophical direction and the City of Livermore have urban growth 2021. He does not support of the importance of water to be created for the area. of the council every two boundaries in place that would prevent urban large numbers of high den- to business vitality and its She said that she hadn't years. By running for mayor, development or Doolan Canyon. Voter ap- sity apartments, preferring to potential negative impact seen any of the plans the he believes he is providing work with neighborhoods to on tourism. task force has prepared. As the opportunity to have a proval is required to move the urban growth come up with plans for small Morrison also mentioned a councilmember, she would discussion about growth. boundary. developments inside the city Zone 7's statement that it not comment on possible The final question related Until the Dublin City Council approved the limits. The housing element, could supply 88 percent of housing numbers, because to Measure PP and whether a he noted, refers to the Zone 7 the needed water next year. it would undermine the work candidate would protect the Dublin Open Space Initiative in July, Dublin 2010 plan for water, "which "That includes stressing of the task force. provisions of the ridgeline did not have an urban growth boundary on given the drought situation the groundwater basin," Sanwong also said the protection measure. its east side. The Open Space Initiative put in is no good." said Morrison. "Pleasanton process of creating a specific Sanwong said that all Sanwong supported tran- should stop zoning for more plan was part of the general natural resources should be place an urban growth boundary that requires sit oriented development housing and large commer- plan. The city should moni- protected. Density should voter approval to change the boundary. conducive to making it easy cial spaces." tor the drought impacts be- be feathered outward. That The provisions in Measure T would over- for workers to get to jobs. Olson stated that there fore determining how many would help to protect the turn that requirement. Measure T does include She thought the city could had been no planning for houses should be built on ridgelines. do a better job with Wheels long term water needs. More the eastside. She mentioned Thorne said a council an urban growth boundary; however the and other transit. storage capacity is required. that developers would build subcommittee, consisting boundary is located further east than the ad- Bowen said that what is More planning and an effort an elementary school there of himself and Council- opted Dublin Open Space Initiative. The Let needed in Pleasanton are to convince Zone 7 to "get without adding debt burden member Karla Brown, had smaller condos and town real" should be the focus of to the school district. been established to look at Dublin Decide Initiative boundary includes homes providing the oppor- water policy.. Thorne said a plan is interpreting Measure PP. within it the area where the developer would tunity for home ownership. Five of the six candidates needed. "That doesn't mean The council will take a look like to proceed with a project. He said that Dublin had expressed support for Mea- zoning will be changed or at the first project and based already provided large num- sure BB on the November housing built." He said that on what the subcommittee Measure T may not create urban sprawl, in- bers of units where workers 2014 ballot. The measure the idea circiulating around determines, see how PP ap- clude a specific project or grant development could live. asks Alameda County resi- town that there would be plies to the project. rights. However, it does set in place a process Narum said that work- dents to approve a one cent 2200 housing units is dead. Olson said he did not that would make it easier for development to force housing near transit is sales tax that would be used He said that he would place favor building on Pleasanton needed to retain the vibrancy to finance transportation any plan on the ballot for Ridge. He added, that part of take place. If approved, it would direct the of the city. She would like to projects for thirty years. The citizen approval. the problem is determining city council to proceed with annexation of see more retail and mixed candidates in support of the Bowen declared that he what is and is not a ridge. the area. A specific plan would be developed use near housing included measure pointed out that could not find an argument He had suggested, while on in the housing element. the city of Pleasanton will that supports moving for- the planning commission, by a committee appointed by the council. It She supported inclusionary benefit. There is money to ward with the planning pro- that an inventory be created would go through the city's approval process. housing, where lower cost widen highway 84, which cess. "Building new homes defining the locations of As a result, Measure T would place the power housing is included as part will alleviate cut-through brings in more residents. ridgelines. of a development.. traffic in Pleasanton. In addi- Solving traffic problems Narum pointed out that to determine what happens in the open space Thorne noted that the tion, funds are provided for with new residents doesn't only five properties will be east of the city in the hands of the council, days are gone when Pleasan- street maintenance and re- make sense." impacted by Measure PP. not voters. ton is a cheap place to live. pair, paratransit and Wheels Olson would complete They will be looked at on a Measure T's claim that it will place deci- The average cost of a home buses, as well as pedestrian the planning process. There case-by-case basis. The mes- is over $1 million. "We and bike trails. are housing needs that could sage is clear, "No houses on sions regarding the development of the area in don't have enough work- Bowen said he had not be addressed on the eastside, the ridges." the hands of the people of Dublin is a smoke- force housing." He prefers made up his mind. He would he stated. Bowen said he is pleased screen to hide its real purpose - development. an inclusionary concept. He look at the benefits versus Asked about campaign to hear that an effort is un- declared that as mayor, he debt. "If BB pencils out, I finance reform, there was derway to define the provi- If voters really want the power to keep the would not support releasing will support it." interest in looking at it. sions of Measure PP. He sup- area in open space, they will vote "no" on building permits in excess of Candidates supported Candidates were also asked ports preserving the ridges Measure T in November. state law requirements. looking at expanding the if they would take money and keeping building inside Candidates were asked Senior Center and adding from developers. the urban growth boundary. more classes and services. Thorne said he would Morrison pointed out that They noted that the popula- have to see specifics before the current council had put tion is aging. deciding to consider cam- a competing measure on the Swalwell Part of Middle East Delegation Thorne said that when paign finance reform. He ballot to weaken PP. "Strong new regional housing need stated that his donor list is protections are needed. De- U.S. Representative Eric of terrorism, no group has ISIL's demise.” assessment (RHNA) num- diverse with less than 10 velopers will pay money to Swalwell (CA-15) joined grown so fast in so little The delegation was led by bers are released, the city percent coming from the weaken its provisions. The a small bipartisan congres- time. I'm in the Middle East the Chairman of the House should look at providing development community. council is going in a good sional delegation to Israel, meeting with our allies, who Armed Services Committee senior housing and making Olson said that developers direction. Any definition Jordan, and Egypt to meet are on the front lines of this Howard P. "Buck" McKeon it as affordable as possible. are part of the community. that is developed should go with heads of state about the fight against these barba- (R-CA). Narum suggested having the Bowen would only take to the ballot." growing threat of ISIL and rous terrorists, and whose how the international com- cooperation will make the munity can work together to difference between life and destroy the dangerous terror- death for Americans abroad ist organization. Swalwell, and at home. a Member of the Homeland “I emphasized to each (Opinions voiced in let- WWI stand in the Second low them. earlier this year that while it Security Committee, dis- leader that although ISIL ters published in Mailbox Battle of the Marne. Since may not be obvious on the cussed ISIL with U.S. allies, threatens Americans ev- are those of the author and then the division has been Drip It streets, there are more than including Israeli Prime Min- erywhere, they are an im- do not necessarily reflect know as "The Rock of the Elliott Healy 4,000 people living home- ister Netanyahu, Jordanian mediate and direct threat to the opinion of The Inde- Marne." Dublin less in Alameda County. King Abdullah, and Egyptian the existence of each allied pendent. Letter Policy: The We had a variety of re- The current drought has Families with children are Independent will not publish ceptions in 27 communi- President el-Sisi, in addition partner of ours in the Middle forced me to look for a more 32% of that number, and East. The United States can- anonymous letters, nor will ties that involved several effective way to reduce my those children don’t often to U.S. troops and generals in it publish letters without impressive parades, some the region: not destroy ISIL alone, in water usage. I found that the have access to what I be- fact, history has shown act- names. Abusive letters may very large welcome gather- Dublin San Ramon Service lieve is a big part of being a “The beheading of anoth- ing alone in the Middle East be rejected or edited. Fre- ings, several times in the er U.S. journalist is further District's suggestions of child—art! So, I decided to has only made us less safe quent letter writers may have thousands, receptions with ways to do this, do not re- evidence of ISIL's brutal- publication of their letters mayors and others at the dedicate my Girl Scout Sil- today. Only a coordinated duce my water usage enough ver Award Project to giving ity and determination to kill effort, unlike any seen in the delayed. Letters should be Hotel De Ville's (city halls), Americans. In the history to meet the 640 gallons per children that opportunity by last half century, will bring submitted by e-mail to ed- hosted dinners or lunches at day limit set by the district. [email protected].) many locations. The French collecting donations of art folks are very gracious, hos- Though it certainly does supplies and raising aware- pitable and grateful to our reduce some water usage, ness of homelessness. LVPAC Battlefield Tour it's just a drop in the bucket, As part of my project, (continued from page one) John Shirley division and its many veter- so to speak. I conducted a survey at Livermore ans for all they did to help I installed a drip system get involved through buying head and Bothwell are home liberate France. We all came Pleasanton’s First Wednes- tables, inviting friends, bid- When I returned home, and the result was startling. day Street Fair in July. I to nine resident performing home with gifts of wine, For example,my usage now ding on items during the live I read the excellent article candy, books, publications, wanted to assess the level arts companies and over 40 about our battlefield tour averages only 345 gallons and silent auctions, or mak- studio artists and cultural pins, and a great feeling of of citizens’ awareness of in the Independent written their appreciation for our per day. This has allowed me ing additional donations. arts instructors. by Jeff Garberson. Since to continue watering all our homelessness, so I could try Proceeds from the For more information service. The members of our to find keys to ending the returning home, several tour had a wonderful time, plants. If you live in Dublin LVPAC Lobster Clambake about the Annual Lobster people have commented on or San Ramon, the Dublin issue. Based on the results support the Bankhead The- Clambake, the Boost the and are truly grateful to all I gathered, I believe that the story and asked about the involved in providing this San Ramon Service District ater and the Bothwell Arts Bankhead campaign, or tour. 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Thierry where the 3rd Divi- I was surprised to learn about what was being done Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. sion became famous for its for those that have to fol- (More MAILBOX, page 9) The Independent, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 - PAGE 5 DROUGHT Brown's Opposition Halts School Bond Initiative (continued from page one) A $4 billion bond issue time when the Administra- Now that the fate of the receives its water from Zone "I'm pleased that we have Zone 7 director Dick for school construction and tion is focused on paying state school bond fund leg 7. The water rights were made it to this point with- Quigley, who attended the repair, which appeared to be down existing debt," said seems to be in doubt. Palmer paid for by developers there. out running out of water. liaison committee meeting, heading for the November Palmer. He said that since pointed to the way higher Zone 7 wheels the water to In the future, will business said he thought that the res- ballot, has been stopped by 1998, voters have approved education is funded. There San Ramon, which is across no longer want to look at ervoir at Lake Del Valle is Gov. Jerry Brown. approximately $35 billion is no separate construction the county line from the the Valley because we don't underutilized by "a number Assemblymember Joan in statewide general obliga- money. It's all done us- Zone 7 jurisdiction. have water? That would be of feet" of water storage be- Buchanan (D-San Ramon) tion bonds to construct or ing money for both opera- For a city to institute a awful." hind the dam. He said there said in a news release that renovate public school class- tions and infrastructure, said moratorium, there would Pleasanton City Man- the bill, which passed the rooms used by the state’s ap- Palmer. are opportunities to increase Assembly, was put in the proximately 6 million K-12 Buchanan said that the have to be a declaration by ager Nelson Fialho said, "A water storage at the lake. Zone 7 that a water emer- comprehensive water policy Senate inactive file before students. The bonds cost the state Constitution places Water banking in Cen- the legislative session ended general fund $2.5 billion in such a high value on educa- gency existed, said Zone 7 is required for the region. tral Valley storage districts, Aug. 30 . "We've come to debt service annually, ac- tion that it prioritizes spend- general manager Jill Duerig. We need to be self-reliant. where Zone 7 utilizes two the end of the road," said cording to Palmer. ing for education second, Further, one city could not Everyone who can lead us water banks, "is a great Buchanan. There is no com- In addition to the state's after debt service. That is act on its own, she added. to a solution is sitting in this source," Marchand told the mitment from the governor bonds, school districts can why major education court The growth moratorium room. We want roundtable meeting. However, if no of support for a future bond, use developer fees, local cases such as Serrano v. idea caught the attention discussions, and then to put water is going to those dis- she said. bonds, certificates of par- Priest and Williams v. State of several audience mem- the solutions to the public." trict from the state during Buchanan said that rep- ticipation, and Mello-Roos of California, name the state bers. Matt Morrison, who Options mentioned at the a drought, Zone 7 cannot resentatives of the state De- bonds to construct addi- as the defendant, she said. is running for Pleasanton meeting were desalination of make a withdrawal." partment of Finance stated tional classrooms or reno- Education's importance mayor, and who lost a bid sea water, creation of more On boosting recycled that Brown questions what vate existing classrooms, and its need for facilities for a Zone 7 seat in June, local storage, more storage water efforts, Quigley com- role, if any, the state should said Palmer. There is no may bring the issue ulti- said, "I couldn't figure out outside of the Valley, more mended retailers on their play in funding school fa- state bond money left for mately to the courts, said why Livermore and Dublin use of recycled water, and recycling efforts. DSRSD cilities. construction, he said. Buchanan. were building multi-family injection of treated waste- and Livermore long have H.D. Palmer, deputy di- State bond money has "I have seen first-hand projects, when everyone else water into the underground had recycled water projects, rector of the Department been the third leg of what the difference the current was cutting back on water." water basin. and plan to expand them. of finance, told The Inde- educators describe as a School Facilities Program (Two Livermore coun- Zone 7 has been in talks Pleasanton is just begin- pendent that the department three-legged stool needed has made for our schools and cilmembers did ask ques- with other East Bay water ning, and already has two has several objections to to fund school construction. our children. Every school tions about a moratorium at wholesalers about building projects underway, using its AB 2235. The other two legs have been district in my Assembly their July 28 council meet- a desalination plant in the share of waste-water that is "It creates new General developer fees and local District has benefited," said ing. However, the topic has Carquinez Strait, and piping processed by the DSRSD Fund debt service costs at a district bond sales. Buchanan. not been put on a council the water to various agen- treatment plant. agenda.) cies. The cost of building However, fellow Zone 7 Scott Raty, CEO of the the inter-tied network all board member Bill Stevens Pleasanton Chamber of the way to Zone 7 would be said that he is opposed to Your Source for Livermore Real Estate Commerce, said that he was high, said Duerig. more recycled water, be- OPEN Sunday, 9/7, 1-4 PM hoping to hear about lead- Addressing on-site stor- cause it causes a salt buildup Feels like Resort Living ership to secure the region age, Livermore Mayor John in the underground basin. Spacious plan offers 1 bdrm & 1 bath. Super against the worst scenario, Marchand, who previously Then Zone 7 has to pay for sized kitchen with granite counters & newer not a case of 'Do we declare serv3e as a Zone 7 director, removing the salt when it a moratorium on new devel- said that when he was on pumps out the water. appliances. Full sized washer & dryer stays opment?'" the board, "We talked about Stevens said he favored with the home. Park like views from the "I'm anxious to discuss building an upper Del Valle treating wastewater using large balcony. Pools, spas, tennis courts, play the issue," said Raty. Dam. It created a firestorm reverse osmosis (RO) filters, "If I am a business, and of opposition. People didn't then injecting the water into ground & park. Centrally located $269,000 cutting back on water use, want local storage." the underground basin, for and future water supply de- Protesters didn't want to storage and eventual con- Tuscany Living in Livermore 337 Chris Common, 104 pends on a hope next year, I lose the recreational beach sumption. The filters purify Adjacent to vineyards & rolling hills! This COMING SOON!!$405,000 OPEN 9/11, 5-7 PM may have to lay off people. installed by EBRPD, March- the water to a higher level. beautiful home boasts hardwood floors, maple I'm hoping leadership will and explained later to The A plan to inject the RO avoid a worst case scenario. Independent. Further, they treated water was proposed cabinets, granite counters, stainless gas We'd love to be at the table," wanted water levels to stay more than 10 years ago by appliances. Open, airy great room, 3 bdrms, 3 said Raty. high during the summer, pri- DSRSD. It would have sent full baths, 2,043 sqft, built in 2012! Huge James Paxson, general or to Labor Day, for full use DSRSD treated waste-water manager of Hacienda Busi- of the lake, said Marchand. treated by reverse-osmosis mstr suite offers walk-in closet & an elegant ness Park, said that Pleas- Zone 7 agreed to keep filters into the ground, where bath! Low dues, fitness center! Easy access anton's leadership has been up water levels, despite engineers said it would not to 84/680/580, $624,950 helpful to the office park in commitments to two down- harm the underground drink- partnering in a $15 million stream agencies that also ing water. However, Zone 7, Livermore 630 Selby Lane #2 recycled water partnership obtain water from the South as the Valley's guardian of Real Estate project for irrigation. Bay Aqueduct. However, it the water basin, rejected the Ivy Specialist Paxson said, "The per- cost Zone 7 ratepayers. "We idea, because public opinion ception is that there is no lost 11,000 acre feet (AF) was uncomfortable with clear, permanent solution of storage capacity in the the idea, citing the fact that LoGerfo on the horizon. We need to summer, and had to build the sometimes further research consider a portfolio of solu- South Bay Aqueduct higher, may uncover unforeseen 925 998-5312 CalBRE # 01267853 tions." at a cost of $130 million," potential purity problems. Vonheeder-Leopold said, said Marchand. PAGE 6 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Livermore Fusion U13 Girls Maroon pictured are (top row, from left) Meghan Kennedy, Kayla Lewis, Lexie Pictured (from left) are Pleasanton Seahawks team Borgna, Kayla Remund, Isabella La Rosa, Jessica members Nick Silverthorn, Erika Brown, Maxime Rooney, Warren, Makenna Diaz, Taylynn Low, Justynne Thomas; Moriah Simonds. The Seahawks sent the 4 swimmers to (bottom row) Sierra Street, Drew Pagtakhan, Sydney the 2014 Phillips 66 National Championship held Aug. Keshmiry, Supper Goalie Lilly Ackerman, Jackie Fenner, 6th-10th in Irvine. This is the biggest domestic meet and Grace Dupuis (Not Pictured Coach Alec Taylor). on US soil outside of Olympic Trials. Only a select few It was a magical night for West Coast Soccer Players. attend this meet. Olympians such as Michael Phelps, Pictured are Wildfi re and Wild from West Coast Soccer Ryan Lochte, Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky and a host Premier Soccer Club at the San Jose Earthquakes' of other college greats were present and competing for match. a spot on several USA Nationals Teams. The Seahawk swimmers fi nished in the top of their age groups and achieved gold medal times required to be a potential child, which includes a Warriors jersey. ciation welcomes all Livermore girls Register online at www.larpd.org or aged 5-18 for the 2015 Recreational Gold Medal Team for the third year in a row. Gold Medal by calling 925-373-5700. Volunteer season. No prior experience neces- Team status means the Pleasanton Senior Elite Group coaches are also needed – if you are sary. Online registration is now open interested, contact Kacy Houston at at LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org. Visit is ranked among the top 20 teams in the US. [email protected] or 925-373-5733. the website or email registration@ LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org for more LGSA Registration information. Livermore Girls Softball Asso- Fusion Soccer Golf Tournament Livermore Fusion U13 Girls Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Maroon team captured the 9th An- Foundation will host the 2nd An- nual Sonoma County Classic title. nual Golf Tournament on the links at The girls started the weekend with a Castlewood Country Club on Monday, The Livermore Fusion U12 Maroon Girls fought hard dominating 3-1 victory over Mill Val- September 15 at 10:30 a.m. and went undefeated over Labor Day weekend to claim ley Red. Saturday afternoon proved to Castlewood Country Club is lo- be more of a challenge. Fusion came cated at 707 Country Club Circle in the top spot in the SCA Premier Tournament . In the out fl at and fell behind 2-0 after 20 Pleasanton. The tournament will be championship game against home-team SCA, Livermore minutes against a tough Burlingame played on the Hill Course. side. The team could have wilted in Participation will help make a dif- Fusion forced the game into OT and won it on penalty the hot afternoon sun, but they players ference in the lives of cancer patients in the Tri-Valley. Registration includes a kicks. Pictured are the winning Fusion team (front, from showed their character and resolve round of 18 holes, a box lunch, awards, left) Kendall Sutton, Cassidy Castro, Lindsey Sutton, by battling back for a 2-2 draw. The cocktails and appetizers. You can reg- 1 point proved to be very important, ister as an individual or as a foursome. April Phillips, Gracie Contreras, Danielle Castro; (back as it put Fusion in control of its own For more info and to register, go to row) Coach Alec Taylor, Sara Lopez-Quintana, Emily destiny, win and make the champi- www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org. onship game. The girls battled hard Join us for a day of fun and fellowship Krakoski, Kayla Galo, Rebecca George, Olivia Turner, against an undefeated and disciplined on the links. Lily Redell, Athena Lewis and Ashley Rawashdeh. SPARKLESPARKLE POOLPOOL Mill Valley U13 Rockers, with Fusion fi nally hitting the back of the net late in the fi rst half. Fusion added a late goal Youth Basketball POOL SERVICE to make the score 2-0 and secure the Registration championship birth. The fi nals pitted Registration is open for the Every race participant receives a six-team leagues playing 10 games • Weekly Pool Maintenance Fusion against the same Mill Valley 2014/15 St. Michael-St. Charles CYO commemorative T-shirt, medal, and plus playoffs for the top four teams. squad. This was a hard fought defen- Basketball season. Teams will practice post race refreshments. The awards Registration extended to Sept. 8. For • Filter Cleaning sive battle, with both teams playing twice per week and play a minimum ceremony honors the top fi nishers in more information or to register, contact on tired legs. Fusion scored with 30 of 10 games. The league is open to all each race, school participation, and a Kacy Houston at 925-373-5733 or • Equipment Installation & Repair seconds left in the fi rst half and then Livermore youth in grades 1 - 8. At tribute to our veterans. All schools in [email protected]. held on for a 1-0 championship victory. SMSC CYO, skill development and Livermore may compete for the top Jr. Warriors Basketball League: sportsmanship are emphasized while participation award. The school with First- and second-graders (ages 6 and • Pool Inspections West Coast Soccer practicing Christian attitudes and re- the most participants receives a $250 7) can join a new basketball league It was a magical night for West sponsibilities. Additional information cash donation. with LARPD that teaches beginners Residential & Commerical Coast Soccer players from the Wild can be found on our website at www. For more information, for spon- the basics of the game along with pro- and Wildfi re teams. The San Jose smsccyo.org sorship opportunities, or to register, moting good sportsmanship. Practices Earthquakes celebrated their forty year visit www.racetothefl agpole.org. or will be held Mondays or Wednesdays, (925) 577-7111 anniversary by having Hall of Famer contact Mike Nagel, Race Director, with games on Saturday mornings in Troy Dayak make the ceremonial Race to the Flagpole at 925-667-6535 or fl agpolerace@ October through December. $125 per The Livermore-Granada Boosters “fi rst goal." The Wildfi re families yahoo.com. will host the 5th Annual “Race to the won the auction Earthquakes basket Flagpole” on Veterans Day weekend, at the 2013 West Coast Fundraiser. To Saturday, November 8, 2014. The Tryouts Set start the celebration the U-15 Wildfi re HEARING AIDS event offers several distances including The KM Huskies Basketball took a ride on the West Coast Soccer a 5K run/walk, 10K run, half marathon Academy is holding tryouts for its bus, Coaster, driven by Coach Troy and one-mile fun run. All events start fall program. 2 WEEK to Buckshaw Stadium where they at Independence Park and go through GIRLS—3rd to 6th Grade—Sat- * received ball girl training from San FREE TRIAL Livermore’s scenic Sycamore Grove urday September 6th, 9:00 AM to Jose Earthquake staff members before ‡ Park. The half marathon goes through 10:30 AM + Price Match Guarantee taking the fi eld to participate in MLS Holdener Park in the rolling wine BOYS—3rd to 6th Grade—Sat- action. The Wildfi re night concluded urday September 6th, 10:30 AM to BEES country and continues through Syca- with pictures on the fi eld, autographs more Grove. These events are open to NOON. from the accessible and accommodat- all ages and abilities. They encourage Tryouts will be at the Robert ing Earthquake players, and then to awareness and appreciation for fi tness, Livermore Community Center, located the north end of the fi eld to meet the as well as community pride. This year at 4444 East, Livermore, CA. Ultras where they were treated to a the opening ceremonies will include The KM Huskies fall session will West Coast Chant. STOPPED the VFW Color Guard. run from September 2014 – January The highlight occurred when West All race proceeds support the 2015. Teams will practice one day Coast Soccer players, the U-17 Wild Livermore-Granada Boosters scholar- per week and play one tournament per were escorted on to the fi eld and rec- ship program. month. This is an excellent program ognized at half time by the Earthquakes Race-day registration begins at for multi-sport athletes. for their accomplishments. 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All rights fl ashlight, where the diver- Livermore Avenue at 1:30 reserved. Member FDIC. drifted to this thousand- sity of lizards, frogs and pm on Thursday, September mile-long island about 60 insects would surprise you 11, 2014. million years ago. The in- heritors of this island para- dise developed in their own unique fashion on an earthly paradise. The Madagascar ng Arts Cente rmi r paradise survived success- rfo Pe fully for all these millions ey all of years earlier without re V human intervention – until Livermo for the Second some trouble-making hu- JoinAnnual Livermoreus Valley man beings showed up and threw in a monkey wrench Performing Arts Center (or was it a lemur wrench?) Lobster Clambake, supporting when they showed up. In- the visual and performing terestingly enough, these fi rst humans on the island arts in the Tri-Valley. about 2000 years ago came not from nearby Africa but Guests will enjoy an by sea and land from what exceptional evening of casual is now Indonesia or per- Lobster haps via from that same clambake elegance. This event features India that had severed its an authentic New England geographical relationship so A Benefi t for the Bankhead Theater style lobster clambake, many millions of years ago. and Bothwell Arts Center Within another thousand Wente Vineyards award years other human invaders came from Africa to yield an winning wines, live music, amalgam of human cultures with silent and live auction lots. that have grown to over 22 million people. Many of the Saturday original inhabitants such as th ten-foot-tall birds dwindled September 13 2014 5PM into extinction, much like the dodo on nearby Mauri- Vineyard Lawn at tius. Other life forms have Wente Vineyards survived, unique only to this small continent. Indeed, Madagascar may be small to be considered a full-fl edged SPONSORS continent, but it still remains as the fourth largest island in the world. ADMIRAL The unique life-forms The Watkins Family are what make this island MENU such a marvelous destina- CAPTAIN whole maine lobster tion to visit, which is what our family first did over Diablo Magazine clams twenty years ago. That was a The Independent mussels superfi cial visit complicated Land Rover Jaguar Livermore new england clam chowder by marginal infrastructure, Tony and Shirley Macchiano andouille sausage poor transportation and a Wente Vineyards greedy guide who cheated red potatoes even her own assistants. We returned in 2011 with one of COMMANDER bread our favorite tour companies, Beets Hospitality Group corn on the cob Eldertreks (not to be con- Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti coleslaw fused with Elderhostel) of Fantasy Sound Event Services watermelon Toronto, Canada, with the Fremont Bank extra bonus of being led by fresh berry cobbler one of our favorite guides, MATES Rodger. This article could have Sensiba San Filippo LLP Special meal requests for dietary restrictions available. been entitled “Postcard from Antananarivo” but CREW how many of you would Wesley & Elizabeth Arnold have known where that was? Dona Crawford Even I have to think twice about making sure I have included all the syllables tickets in the name. The capital $150 per Person • Table of Ten $1,500 of this island nation lies at a comfortable elevation of Enjoy an hors d’oeuvre and Brut reception, Wente Vineyards wine and a 4000 feet, but even with its New England style lobster clambake provided by SAM’S CHOWDER HOUSE of Half Moon Bay. simpler nickname of Tana, primarily only the locals and the former colonial French CALL 925.373.6800 CLICK www.bankheadtheater.org COME BY 2400 First Street masters would recognize PAGE 8 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 Zone 7 to Switch Facility to Cheaper Power Source Zone 7 Water Agency directors voted to save more money on power by adding a second project to a low- cost power pool. Directors voted 6-0 at their Aug. 20 meeting, with Sandy Figuers absent, to authorize the switch for the Mocho Demineralization Plant and two wells there. The plant is located on Santa Rita Road and Stoneridge Drive in Pleasanton. It demineralizes well water, which Photos - Doug Jorgensen is distributed as part of the mixture that is delivered to The annual Harvest Wine Celebration in Livermore Valley wine country provided a variety of experiences for the customers who are served by retailers Pleasanton those attending. Wine tasting was the big draw, including at John Evan Cellars (upper left). Wineries hosting and DSRSD. events also offered entertainment, food for purchase and educational activities including a lesson in fly fishing The new power supplier will be Power and Water at Caddis Winery (upper right). The annual event is presented by the Livermore Valley Winergrowers Association. Resources Pooling Authority (PWRPA), a group of 15 For more information about upcoming events, go to www.lvwine.org. water agencies, mostly in the Central Valley. When other PWRPA members have low demand times for power, for example, irrigation districts at certain times Happy One-Day Harvest Wine Celebration, 2014 of the year, Zone 7 will be able to purchase the surplus by Laura Ness equipment. accompany the 2010 “Bet- monies, while Donna and power at cheaper rates. Every year for the last CURE’s line of skincare ter Together” Cab-Syrah Connie poured 2013 Chard, Converting to PWRPA power for the Mocho will 14 since I’ve been cover- products that benefit chari- blend. This wine, a play and Rhonda herself joined bring the total annual power savings for Zone 7 to ing the Livermore Valley's table causes is worth looking on Chris and Courtney’s us in a glass of 2008 Mer- $255,000, Assistant General Manager Kurt Arends told Harvest Wine Celebration, into for their PABA-free synergy, shows why these lot, which was mighty fine. The Independent. That includes the savings for the Pat- they’ve been tweaking the lotions with fabulous fra- two varietals make great My favorite was the 2011 terson Pass Water Treatment Plant, which already uses formula to keep pace with grances like Cranberry Spice bottlemates. I was quite im- Thomson Ranch Cabernet, the event’s own success and (perfect for the holidays) and pressed with the 2011 Cab- so straightforwardly fruity PWRPA power. to accommodate the needs of decadent scrubs: loved the ernet, too. Chris Sorensen’s in the nose, but exhibiting The savings will amount to about 40 to 50 percent an ever-changing audience. lime ginger. Mom, Cathy, explained that the restraint of a well-bred of what Zone 7 would otherwise be paying to PG&E, Remember when it was held Charles R had a mini Chris got started in the wine trail horse. said Arends. at Robertson Park? party going on with tunes business as a parking lot The Harvest Wine Cel- In order to convert the power input at the Mocho facili- This year, major changes by The Hurricane Band, attendant for the Harvest ebration is presented by the ties, certain adaptations had to be constructed. The two were enacted, and with vis- and lots of vendors, includ- Celebration back when he Livermore Valley Wine- bids from contractors came in above the staff estimate ible impact. Eliminating the ing The Pourhouse serving was 15. He’s come a long growers Association. of $645,000. The board awarded the bid to Blocka Con- buses and making the festi- food for purchase. There way, and has sure done him- val a one-day event resulted were also soaps and lotions, self proud with Occasio and September 5: Sunset struction of Fremont, at $797,000. The other submitted in a significant landscape fanciful jewelry, Christmas Caddis and we wish him Wagon Ride on Greenville bid was $984,000. alteration. There were no cork ornaments, plentiful much luck with Crooked Speaking of horses, how After five or six years, Zone 7 should reach a break- mass invasions of wineries pottery and honey from BW Vine/Stony Ridge. about a horse and wagon even point in respect to power savings at Mocho versus with the arrival of the buses. Bees, out of Ripon. The fam- Rounding out the day ride that captures the magic the cost of adapting the facility, said Arends. It appeared the crowd was ily, who are friends of the at Rhonda’s (Wood Family of sunset in wine coun- A staff report said that it was difficult to attract bid- noticeably more mature, Bartletts, were so adorable, I Vineyards) seemed the right try? The adventure hap- ders with the market being very busy now. There was with the majority showing could not resist buying their thing to do. My friend Julie pens on Greenville Road, no certainty that waiting another year would yield any an interest in the wines. honey, especially given the got to witness firsthand why where you’ll visit Big White Each venue had some- fact that the drought, cou- “It’s All Good at Wood.” House, Charles R and 3 better price. The opportunity to start the savings earlier where between one and three pled with hive decline, has Patty and Abigail were rock- Steves Winery. Tickets, $65, would be lost. wines available as part of the hit honey production hard. ing on with their great har- might still be available: event ticket: most offered Stock up while you can! contact one of the wineries. additional wines you could Charles R wines showing pay a fee to taste, and some really well were the 2008 places had food vendors Walker Cabernet and the Update on 2015 Farm Bill Scheduled with items available to pur- 2009 Zinfandel, about as The Alameda County Re- The Alameda County Re- custom built escape ramps chase. It appeared that many pretty a Zin as you’ll ever source Conservation District source Conservation District to private landowners at visitors, most of whom I find from Livermore: bal- (ACRCD) & the Natural (ACRCD), with assistance no cost for installation into didn’t recognize, were elect- anced, sure-footed and just Resources Conservation from the USDA Natural existing livestock water ing to pay the upcharge to a hint of pepper. Service (NRCS) will host Resources Conservation troughs on grazed rangeland taste the additional wines. At Bent Creek, the vibe a Conservation Partnership Service (NRCS), received a in Alameda County. At Bent Creek, I over- was mellow, with local fa- Meeting & 2015 NRCS grant through the Alameda Applications are due Oc- heard one woman at the tast- vorite, Vinny Berry, who Farm Bill Update. County 2014 Fish and Wild- tober 24, 2014. To receive an ing bar next to me saying to has an amazing voice. His The event will be held life Propagation Fund to application for escape ramps her friends outside, “Come rendition of Roy Orbison’s from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thurs., provide safe and accessible for your troughs, contact on inside and pay the fee: “Pretty Woman,” was dead Sept. 25 at Eagle Ridge water sources to livestock Haley Burgardt; Resource these wines are actually re- on. The wines are showing Vineyards, 10017 Tesla Rd., and other wildlife on Alam- Conservationist, ACRCD ally good!” beautifully here, including Livermore. There will be eda County rangelands. (925) 371-0154 ex. 100 - We began our adventure the new 2010 Zinfandel, an update on agriculture This Project provides [email protected] at Concannon where they grafted from cuttings off the and conservation programs poured three very nicely former Beyer Ranch. Scarlet in Alameda County and made Conservancy wines in color and flavor, it tastes technical workshops. Hors from their new outdoor tast- as red as it looks, brimming d'oeuvres and drinks will be ing bar. McGrail chose to with pert cherry candy and served in the event, with a Conservation tip: The average household wastes pour here this year. The 2008 cloves. BBQ dinner after the general Picazo Merlot was a show- The 2010 “Red on Red” meeting concludes, courtesy more than 10,000 gallons of water every year stopper, with its smooth takes the best of Syrah and of the Conservation Partner- from leaks. Help conserve water by finding and rich tannin and decadent Cabernet and amps them ship. depth: it was awesome with both up in a lipsmackingly Topics will include dis- fixing leaks as soon as possible. the chocolately treats being drinkable treat, while the cussion on croplands, the sampled by Toucan Truffles. 2010 Cabernet, bold with Farm Bill conservation pro- Music by Meredith & The dark cherry and blackberry grams, and livestock pond Visit www.calwater.com/help/instructional-videos Mercenaries, food trucks fruit, framed nicely in silky improvements. There will for information on how to read your meter and and vendors like Silpada and tannin, shows exactly why it be an opportunity to take Purse Party, made it a great was a Double Gold winner at part in a breakout question detect household leaks. place to dwell. the 2013 SF Chronicle Com- and answer session. Newcomer Nella Terra petition. My friend Julie, a RSVP is requested: To was pouring a Viognier Petite Sirah lover, was be- participate please RSVP (oaky and rich) and a red witched by the 2010 Petite, with Haley Burgardt by blend that shows promise. also a Double Gold winner. Friday, September 19th at All the wines Bodegas Agu- This is one of the best Pets [email protected] irre was pouring were solid, out there right now, perfectly or 925-371-0154 ext 100. with the 2011 Estate Merlot integrated and beginning to Applications now be- showing pure, satiny tan- show its velvety cloak of ing accepted for free wild- nins, wound tightly around midnight blueberry pie. life friendly trough escape savory plum and raspberry After enjoying a taste ramps. chocolate coulis. Just the of the smoky and plummy right amount of oak to lift 2009 Estate Syrah, we were the fruit: the Estate Reserva invited to snag a few ripen- Merlot, with its fortification ing Syrah grapes from the of Cabernet and its generous well-endowed vines. Tom oak, is for lovers of a more thought they’d pick within buxom style. The 2011 Cab- two weeks: the seeds were Reserve Our Lovely ernet Franc was definitely browning up nicely, and Grounds for Your one of the best wines of they tasted delicious. Just Special Celebration the entire day: true to the like almost ripe plums with or Wedding varietal, perfumey, with a kiss of spice. roses, lilacs and raspberry, Caddis had a nice turn- (925) 447-8941 and a delight to the palate. out, with vocalist Toree 1356 S. Livermore Ave. The Touriga Nacional is a McGee and guitarist Ben Open 7 days a week must for those who fancy Cooper from Rodeo House 12-4:30pm the Iberians. making perfect harmonies to Boa Ventura de Caires sports one of the most fam- LIVERMORE CINEMAS ily friendly and country- side adorable settings. Their THE IDENTICAL (PG) DLP 12:30 3:25 6:40 9:35 selection of vendors was GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG13) DLP-CC 1:30 4:30 7:30 first rate and as unusual as GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG13) DLP-DBOX 12:20 3:30 6:30 9:30 WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL (PG) DLP 11:50 1:15 2:30 4:10 their wines. We admired 5:15 6:55 8:00 9:40 the woodcrafting artistry IF I STAY (PG13) DLP 12:25 3:20 6:35 9:25 of Larry Berger (Into the THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) DLP 12:25 3:35 6:45 9:45 Woods), whose furniture TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG13) DLP 11:40 2:15 4:50 Use water wisely. fashioned from antiques, 7:25 9:50 showed off his sense of THE GIVER (PG13) DLP 12:00 2:20 4:40 7:00 9:20 humor and his talent for re- THE NOVEMBER MAN (R) DLP 12:50 3:45 6:55 9:40 It’s essential. purposing beloved pastimes. AS ABOVE/SO BELOW (R) DLP 12:00 2:25 4:55 7:25 9:55 The coat hanger fashioned LETS BE COPS (R) DLP 1:10 4:00 6:50 9:40 from croquet mallets was LUCY (R) DLP 1:40 7:25 right up there with lamps THE EXPENDABLES 3 (PG13) DLP 4:10 9:50 made from old surveying PREVIEW, THURSDAY, SEPT. 11: DOLPHIN TALE 2 (PG) DLP 7:00 9:45

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National Senior Center Month (continued from page 4) Another question on my posed Alameda County The Livermore Area Rec- test and space is limited. and safe while gardening to help to say whether or not survey asked if participants Measure BB on the No- reation and Park District’s Call the Senior Services of- and learn the proper way to they were satisfied with the had ever volunteered or vember ballot. It called sales Senior Services Program is fice at 373-5760 to schedule bend and stoop. Registration city’s efforts. donated for the benefit of taxes regressive, hitting the celebrating National Senior an appointment. CTAP is a is required by calling 925- Clearly, there is work the homeless. Two thirds poor the hardest. With food Center Month with all of the program of the California 373-5700. to be done. There are pro- of the Pleasanton residents and prescription drugs not other senior centers in the Public Utilities Commission LARPD offers a wide ar- grams available to help our surveyed had done one or taxable in California (and Tri-Valley this year. Dan- Deaf and Disabled Telecom- ray of services and programs homeless—they need to be both of the two; 71% of motor vehicles taxable), that ville, Dublin, Livermore, munications Program. throughout the year for per- promoted. For example, those who had not volun- is dubious. Pleasanton, and San Ramon • Mon., Sept. 29, 2014 sons 50 and over ranging Pleasanton’s 211 program, teered or donated said that Much of the proceeds centers have scheduled a 6:30 pm, Cresta Blanca from; Chair Yoga to Zumba, a partner in the county-wide all it would take for them to go to transit, the editorial program each week of the Ballroom: Free Concert information and referral to Homelessness Prevention do so would be a time and a stressing to AC Transit for month to promote the theme for all ages by the United consults about aging and and Rapid Re-Housing Pro- place. Organizations seeking buses. A large portion of of “Experts at Living Well: States Air Force Band of the caregiving issues, special gram (HPRP), is a 3-digit this type of help need to take bus riders are low income. Discover, Play, Create, Chal- Golden West Chamber Play- luncheons and socials, mov- telephone number that pro- advantage of those who are If the sales tax does hit low lenge” at your senior center. ers Recital Series at the Rob- ies, educational talks, class- vides Alameda County resi- willing by more vigorously income families hardest, Special Programming ert Livermore Community es and selling senior BART dents with access to health, publicizing their opportuni- they also get disproportion- begins the week of Septem- Center. The band is the only tickets or offering day trips housing, and human services ties and events. ate benefits. ber 8th at the San Ramon active duty Air Force Band to international trips. More information. On July 29, Information is power, and Measure BB won unani- Alcosta Senior Community west of the Rock Mountains. details can be found in the the Alameda County board will be crucial in solving the mous council approvals Center, Tuesday, September All ages are welcome to senior newsletter, The Prime of supervisors voted unani- dilemma of homelessness. from all the cities in Alam- 9th at the Pleasanton Senior enjoy this free concert. For Time or on the LARPD mously to designate $3.9 eda County. It was carefully Center, Tuesday, September reservations call 925-373- website at larpd.org. News- million in boomerang funds Measure BB balanced among competing 16th at the Robert Liver- 5700 or register online at letters are available at all of for the Rapid Re-Housing Robert S. Allen interests and merits a Yes more Community Center, larpd.org. the City Libraries and at the Program, so we can expect it Livermore vote in November. I hope Wednesday September 17th Also this September the Robert Livermore Commu- to become even more active Former BART Director that BANG reconsiders its at the Danville Senior Center following will be offered: nity Center, 4444 East. Ave., in coming years. A BANG editorial op- stance. and Friday September 26 the • Hypertension and You, Livermore. at the Dublin Senior Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Wed. 9/10- Seniors are encouraged to 10/1. Free. Alameda County car pool or use public tran- Health Department is offer- Fifth Annual Back to School Kickoff Event Held sit to visit all of the senior ing this free class to help A record number of Liver- The event began with ees, directed and produced the Livermore Education programs in the Tri-Valley. you understand the causes more Valley Joint Unified Granada High School and by Livermore High School Association (LEA), Califor- LARPD September Pro- of high blood pressure and School District (LVJUSD) Livermore High School senior, Kaitlyn Baucke. Su- nia School Employees As- grams for the 50+ Celebrat- manage it through diet, ex- employees attended the cheerleaders and Shooting perintendent Bowers deliv- sociation (CSEA), Service ing National Senior Center ercise and medications. You fifth annual Back-To-School Stars lining the entrance ered a message highlighting Employees International Month at the Robert Liver- must take all four classes. more Community Center are Registration is required by Kick Off event held at the with greetings and cheers, as the idea that every employee Union (SEIU), Livermore the following: calling 373-5700. Robert Livermore Commu- employees arrived. In keep- is part of one team work- Management Association • The California High- • Estate Planning: Trust nity Center on August 21. ing with the event’s theme, ing towards the same goal (LMA), classified/confiden- way Patrol will be offering vs Wills, $13, Jennifer Over 1,200 employees from Scott Vernoy, Director of of upholding the District’s tial managers, educational a free public presentation Thaete, Estate Planning all levels of the district were Student Services, and Geoff mission that “each student leaders, negotiating teams, on “How to Recognize Elder Attorney. 7-8:30 p.m., 9/10. brought together to recon- Warner, Chief Technology will graduate with the skills and as volunteers in support Abuse” at the Robert Liver- Have you avoided thinking nect as this year’s Back to Officer, donned costumes needed to contribute and of Measure G. more Community Center about this? Children and the Future theme provided portraying Doc Brown and thrive in a changing world.” The program was then on Tuesday, September 16, their parents should have inspiration, energy, and fo- Marty McFly and posed for To support this goal, School turned over to keynote 10:30am-12 noon. Adults a basic understanding of cus for the 2014-15 school pictures with employees and Board Trustees Kate Run- speaker, Steven Campbell, of all ages are welcome to these options before there is year. a DeLorean complete with a yon, Dr. Bill Dunlop, and author of Making Your Mind attend. A free continental a crisis in the family. Review “This is the one time flux capacitor. Once inside, Anne White were in atten- Magnificent, Flourish at Any breakfast will be sponsored your options in creating an each year where we have employees were treated to dance. Trustee Chuck Rogge Age. He delivered complex by the LARPD Foundation estate plan including: Trusts, an opportunity to bring all music from the Element could not be in attendance, scientific data on how the for those who are registered Wills, Financial and Health District employees together 116 Band directed by Matt but sent a message affirming brain works in an under- by Tuesday, September 9th Care Powers of Attorney. in one place and at one Finders. Students Aidan his commitment to Liver- standable format and drew for the even. Review what a Will is and time to celebrate where we Ackerman, Carson Bow- more students. connections for employees • Fri., Sept. 26, 2014 9:30 how a Will works versus have been, where we are, man, Edison Cummings, Also in attendance were on how they can magnify am-12 noon: Come for a free A Trust and how a Trust and where we are going. the power of positive think- Atticus Cummings, Luca LVJUSD Cabinet Lead- ing and their mind for both hearing screening and get works. A general overview Together, we enjoy this Cuppoletti, Sarah Davisson, ers Cindy Alba, Mary Ann your phone on the same day. of Probate and Estate Taxes themselves and students. The California Telephone is also presented. Registra- opportunity to reunite, 'rev Austin DeLisser, Mason Frates, Yolonda Holmes, Superintendent Bowers Access Program (CTAP) is tion is required in advance. up' and recommit as a uni- DeLisser, Sydney Myers, Susan Kinder, Mike Nagel, recognized the teachers, offering a free program with Please call 925-373-5700 to fied District to our shared Jessica Shaver, and Brynli Any Robbins, Chris Van classified support and ser- a local audiologist, Kenneth register. mission and purpose, of Toulze brought the house Schaack, Scott Vernoy, and vice staff, and administrators Billheimer, checking your • Safe Gardening: Ida educating and preparing our down with their instrumen- Geoff Warner. Alongside who served on the planning hearing and matching you Hurst, Physical Therapist 12,500+ students for college tal music performance. Superintendent Bowers, team and helped coordinate with the phone that best suits Tues., Sept. 16 10:30-11:20 and careers in the 21st cen- The program “kicked they celebrated years of the gathering to ensure it was your needs. Appointments am. Palo Verde. Learn how tury,” stated Superintendent off” with a lip sync video service and employees who a unifying and memorable are required for the hearing to keep your body strong Kelly Bowers. featuring LVJUSD employ- serve as leaders in roles in experience.

Instructor: Rabbi Laurence Elis diablo.org for details. how contraptions with moving Livermore Area Recreation and See more at: http://www. Longer Library Hours Milder, Ph.D. parts made the work go faster. Park District ranger staff. Meet cityofpleasantonca.gov/ser- The Dublin Library will be Torah Study, Saturdays, Try spinning wool by hand and Ranger Patti Cole at 11 a.m. at vices/library/programs. offering new, expanded hours of 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Every week, Wedding Gowns then see it being spun into yarn Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 service. Beginning September throughout the year. Free. All Weddings are a special on a spinning wheel. Try card- Wetmore Road. 3, the Library adds Wednesday are welcome. Torah Study is not time in a woman’s life and so ing (combing wool) by hand Have you ever seen a moun- Choose Happiness mornings from 10:00 a.m. a class, but rather a facilitated is the wedding gown. However then see it roll through a drum tain lion around the Livermore “How to Choose Happiness” until 12 Noon to its operating discussion, in which everyone for many, the purchase of a carder. See how the wheels and Valley? You might be surprised is the topic of a program by schedule. Funding for additional is an equal partner in an ongo- wedding gown can be costly belts powered by hit-and-miss how many people answer “yes” Professor Javy W. Galindo on hours is provided by the City ing dialogue about the Torah. and exorbitant. There is now engines helped pump water and to that question. This program September 7th at 2 p.m. at the of Dublin. Facilitator: Rabbi Laurence Elis a solution that not only helps grind grain. Visitors can also will provide information on Pleasanton Library. Dublin Library is a partner- Milder, Ph.D. brides to be financially, but also turn the handle to make rope. identification, natural history, De Anza College and John F. ship between Alameda County Register at: www.bethemek. helps women cancer patients Tours of the restored Vic- how to stay safe in mountain Kennedy University professor Library and the City of Dublin. org/adultlearning; Congrega- throughout the East Bay. torian Glass House Museum lion country and will include Javy W. Galindo will be discuss- Library Manager Lee tion Beth Emek 3400 Nevada Norcal Media’s East Bay will be held at 10am, 11am, some truly amazing visual aids. ing this and several other key Jouthas said, “We are so pleased Court, Pleasanton, 925-931- Bridal is partnering with the 12pm and 1pm. Each tour lasts There is a $5 per vehicle insights from his college hap- to offer additional hours to the 1055. Women’s Cancer Resource approximately 45 minutes, and parking fee at either entrance piness course during a free one citizens of Dublin, and are very Center (wcrc.org), an organiza- the fee is $5 per person. Children to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 hour lecture entitled “Authentic grateful to the City of Dublin tion which provides free cancer ages 2 and under are free. donation is requested to help Happiness in Seven Emails: a for making this funding com- Outdoor Events services to women all through- For more information about support the programs unless practical talk on the psychology mitment to library services, and Save Mount Diablo pro- out the East Bay. This Char- Forest Home Farms Historic other fees are specified. Partici- of happiness, satisfaction, and a for their continued support.” grams: ity Wedding Gown Sale/Bridal Park call (925) 973-3284 or visit pants may call 925-960-2400 for meaningful life.” With these additional hours, Are you interested in dis- Fair will offer brides-to-be the www.SanRamon.ca.gov. Forest more information. There is no admission charge. the Library is now open 49 hours covering new properties in the The library is located at 400 Old opportunity to purchase from Home Farms Historic Park is per week with the City funding Diablo wilderness? Save Mount hundreds of wedding gowns located at 19953 San Ramon Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. 19 of those hours. Diablo manages 2,300 acres and starting at $49, while at the same Valley Blvd., just south of Pine Project Read The September 7th presenta- is looking for local volunteers time helping the Cancer Center. Project Read Celebrates on Sat., tion marks the start of professor Valley Road in San Ramon. This Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Pleasanton Adult Learning to help with the stewardship of 100% of the proceeds from the program is provided by the City Galindo's lecture tour through this open space. Join us for an Gown Sale will be donated back Library. the Tri-Valley, which includes Adult Learning at Congre- of San Ramon Parks and Com- Enjoy a free concert and gation Beth Emek includes the informational session discuss- to the Women’s Cancer Center. munity Services Department. talks at the Dublin Library on ing our mission and how vol- Donate a dress, a donation refreshments as Project Read September 20th and Livermore following classes: celebrates the California State’s Introduction to Judaism, unteer stewards help take care will ensure: appropriate care and Library on October 12th. of the lands. The organization cancer treatment; emergency Mountain Lions 30th Anniversary of free library For more information on Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.. Mountain Lions: Fact vs. literacy services. September 4 - December 18 (14 is looking for volunteers with financial assistance and cancer the free talk visit www.Ja- an array of qualifications and support groups and in-home Fiction will be the topic of a Sat., The library is located at 400 vyGalindo.com/happinesstalk sessions), $80 members/ $100 Sept. 6 program presented by the Old Bernal Avenue. non-members; $120 members/ interests. Thursday, Sept. 11th, services. or www.sccl.org/gilroy. $150 non-members. An over- 6p - 8p. RSVP to jcartan@ The Gown Sale/Bridal Fair, view of the basics of Jewish SaveMountDiablo.org or (925) the event is being held at the beliefs, history, and traditions. 947-3535. More info. Pleasanton Doubletree (for- This survey course is appropri- Take Kirker Creek Back in merly the Pleasanton Hilton at ate for those curious about Juda- Time: celebrate Coastal Clean- the Club) on Sunday, October ism, as well as those who would up Day by joining us to clean up 12th from 11-4pm. Tickets are like an adult level understanding a section of Kirker Creek near $15 in advance or $20 at the of that which they learned as a the mouth of historic Nortonville door. For information, go to Patricia Loraine in Dublin for 19 years. Nee- Morrowokon and mother- child. Topics will include Bible, Canyon. Volunteers will be eastbaybridal.com Morrow dlepoint work was her hobby in-law Joyce Morrow of Jewish history, holidays, life pitching in to reverse over 150 To donate a wedding gown, Oct. 6, 1952 - Aug. 18, 2014 resulting in many beauti- Bellingham; other relatives cycle customs, prayer, theology, years of human impacts to the contact Cathy Lonsdale at Patricia passed away af- ful works she shared with creek by removing debris and 510-886-1317 or visit URLo- and friends. Patty was pre- Israel, Jewish peoplehood and ter a brief friends. Assisting in Sunday Jewish movements. Taught by non-native weeds. Saturday, calBridge.com/EastBayBridal. ceded in death by her sister, Rabbi Laurence Elis Milder, September 20th, 9a - 12p illness. School at Trinity Baptist Mickey Jones and her father, Ph.D. RSVP to jcartan@Save- She was Church was very close to Thomas Jones. MountDiablo.org or (925) 947- Fun on the Farm Hebrew for Adults, Sundays, Forest Home Farms Historic 61 years her heart. Hope Hospice of Dublin 11:00 a.m. - Noon, September 3535. More info. Mount Diablo Challenge by Park and the Glass House Mu- old and a She is survived by her was a great help in caring for 7 - May 31 (30 sessions); $150 seum present Fun on the Farm members/ $180 non-members; Scott Hein: ever thought about long time husband, Brett Morrow, Patty in her last days. how much fun it would be to ride from 10am to 2pm the 2nd resident of son Steven Chesseman Jr., $225 members/ $270 non- Saturday of each month. On members. Learn to read Hebrew Mount Diablo with the roads Livermore, mother Modene Jones, all closed? Take a devilishly fun these days, step back in time prayers. This course focuses on to explore the site, enjoy tours, graduat- of Livermore; her sister LEGAL SELF HELP the prayer book and prayers for ride up the mountain's slopes to help Save Mount Diablo! Voted and participate in a free activity ing from Livermore High and brother-in-law Lyn- home observance. Participants from days gone by. A Non-Attorney will hone their reading skills the "East Bay's Best Uphill Bike School in 1970. da and Hervie Messier of Ride", ride to the Junction or all The theme for September Alternative and acquire the vocabulary 13, 2014 will be Spinning She worked at Mervyns Hawaii, sister-in-law Dru for understanding the prayers. the way to the top! The Save Excellent Service Guarantee Mount Diablo Challenge is the Wheels. On this day the wheels This is the continuation of last and gears will be turning on Competitive Rates year’s class, which covered the original ride on the mountain and helps save it too. Sunday, different pieces of equipment Hebrew alphabet. Instructor: around the Farm. Discover Family, Civil Matters, Deeds Janet Elis Milder October 5th. www.savemount- Estate Planning, More Learn to Chant Torah, Sun- days, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., January ATLAS Document 11 - March 29 (8 sessions); $40 Preparation Services members/ $60 non-members. (925) 577-4736 Torah Trope is the art of chant- ing the Torah. Learn to sing the 120 Spring St, Pleasanton, CA 94566 trope signs, and the rules for Charlotte R applying them to the Hebrew 2177 Las Positas Ct, Ste. K, Livermore CA 94551 text. All you need to know in Hargrave LDA order to learn trope is a basic Reg Alameda Co No 96 (925) 454-1974 Exp 7/30/16 ability to read Hebrew. After www.neptune-society.com this class, you will have the skill I am not an attorney. I can only provide to chant any passage of Torah. Sam Miller, Branch Director FD#1823 self-help service at your speci c direction.

PAGE 10 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 Annual Fundraising Event Helps Keep a Dream Alive By Carol Graham part of their mission is to report from the highest bid- Barry Taylor had a assist families who are strug- der's backyard; tickets to a dream. gling to choose between Paul McCartney concert in On August 24, at The treatment for their child Nashville; a 2014 Fiat 500 Taylor Family Foundation's or to pay for daily living Pop; tickets to the People's 24th "Day in the Park" ben- expenses. No parent should Choice Awards and MTV efit, 1,400 supporters guar- have to be forced to make Video Music Awards; and anteed his dream would that choice." guided helicopter skiing in live on. The benefit's proceeds of Alaska. "I'm going to dedicate more than $1.2 million will Twelve year old Zoe my speech to Barry," said fund "The entire camp pro- Richards was one of the wife Elaine Taylor dur- gram which is 31 sessions day's volunteers. "My soft- ing the opening ceremony. and nearly 3,000 camp- ball team, Mavericks 14-U, "My husband passed away ers," said Executive Direc- wanted to volunteer," she in November. Everything tor Angie Carmignani. "It said. "I love doing things you see here, everything also funds our Urgent Need like this. It's really fun and we've done, is his dream. Funding program for fami- I like seeing all the kids Barry was deeply, he was lies with children in medical so happy. Camp helps kids madly, he was authenti- crisis." grow because they get to cally involved with The For the 1,000 attendees go hiking and do a bunch of Taylor Family Foundation. and 400 volunteers, surpass- things that make them more His heart swelled when he ing the $1 million goal was independent." would share a story. He a tribute to Barry and his On a day full of wonder- loved being out here. To life's work. ful experiences - sunshine, Barry, we are on hallowed "You have helped Barry's oak-scented breezes, good ground." dream come true," auction- food, local wines, and an The benefit took place eer DawnMarie Kotsonis abundance of generosity and at Camp Arroyo - a shady, told the crowd. "His dream camaraderie - the stand-out 138-acre park nestled in was that no kid would ever moment came when k.d. the south Livermore hills. be turned away from camp." lang took the stage. With a Although Barry and Elaine Added Carmignani, "He voice that ranges from soft started the foundation in loved camp and all that it to soaring, she held the audi- 1990, it took a giant step brought to families and the ence spellbound, ending the forward in 2000 when it children. He loved know- day on a magical note. Her Volunteers included, from left to right, Anna Ramirez, Zoe Richards, and Melanie partnered with the East Bay ing these kids had a place pure, crystalline "Hallelu- Laronde. Regional Park District to to come year after year and jah" gave many in the audi- operate Camp Arroyo. Over truly feel like a kid. Like ence goose bumps despite the last 14 years, The Taylor everything Barry built, it the warm summer air. Family Foundation (TTFF) was built to be here for the For those who missed has opened the camp to long haul." this year's benefit, "Dona- children living with a vari- It's a point reinforced by tions are always welcome ety of life-threatening and Elaine. "Barry would want and we are always looking chronic illnesses (including everyone to know that he for talented volunteers of arthritis, skin disease, brain taught us all well, that he all ages," said Carmignani. tumors, sickle cell disease, leaves behind a rock-solid "We also have a golf tourna- HIV/AIDS and autism), entity characterized by love, ment fundraiser coming up, developmental disabilities, compassion and acceptance. and a gift-wrapping event and to at-risk youth. The It is here to stay. Here's a at the Stoneridge Mall in camp offers children and quote that jumped off the December." their families an opportunity page at me recently: 'How Perhaps Kotsonis to enjoy therapeutic recre- lucky I am to have some- summed up the day best ation, connect with others, thing that makes saying when she said, "Over the gain specialized support and goodbye so hard.' - Winnie course of the next year, on a learn about resources. the Pooh." day when you're busy living It is at no charge to the Although this year's ben- your life and unbeknownst children and their families, efit was poignant, it was to you at that moment, you many of whom are strug- clearly a celebration of Bar- will be giving hope to so gling financially and emo- ry's driving passion to help many children. You are giv- tionally. challenged children and ing them the greatest feeling "It is so important to give their families. Monies were you can give to another hu- the kids who attend camp raised through ticket sales, man being, which is saying, at TTFF an opportunity to donations and both live and 'You are not alone. There The event was held under enjoy themselves and learn silent auctions. Auctioned are people in this world who Day in the Park Brings shade structures. skills without the worry items included "Send Kids to care about you.' And you of being impaired either Camp," which alone raised give that same gift to the physically or socially," said $475,000 with three bidders mothers and fathers of those in Over $1.2 Million Jessica Peterman, who has contributing $100,000 each; children." A performance by Gram- showcasing more than 70 attended the benefit for three a visit from ABC's Spencer For more information my-award winning artist Bay Area restaurants and years. "A less publicized Christian to give the weather visit www.ttff.org. k.d. lang at this year’s Day California wineries. Includ- in the Park auction fund- ing Walnut Creek Yacht raiser helped to drive do- Club, Ruth’s Chris Steak nations over $1.2 million. House, Yankee Pier and (continuedAVALOS from page one) Other local celebrities Steve Wente Vineyards. All of who them to attend four year col- is pleased that a matrix has 2013, senior global compen- & Gayle Mariucci, Narsai have supported the event for leges. The Foundation will been put in place to monitor sation manager for Google David, Sue Hall and Doug more than a decade. Local be funding 10 scholarships the success rates of the col- from 2006 to 2008, multiple McConnell were on hand celebrity guest emcees in- a year, with the potential for leges based on how many of positions at Cisco Systems to encourage fundraising cluded longtime supporter, annual renewal to reach a their students transfer to four from 1999 to 2006, includ- efforts. Doug McConnell (former goal of funding 40 students colleges or attain certifica- ing compensation manager, Steven & Marilyn Rivera Bay Area Backroads host), every year. tion degrees. It is the first corporate recruiter and man- of Rivera Vineyards donated Sue Hall (KOIT 96.5), and "It is important to give time ever benchmarks have ager of business operations. 100 cases of their 2007 Ri- Narsai David (KCBS). been established to measure He was a system consultant back. As the first students vera Vineyards Cabernet to graduate, they become men- success. at Andersen Consulting from Avalos described the re- 1996 to 1999 and farm man- honor Barry and his dream. tors for younger students. sults of a six year cohort of ager for Avalos Farms from The wine helped to raise Ten years out, the vision is to 300,000 who started school 1989 to 1996. Avalos is a funds to expand the music have at least 200 graduates in 2009. Only 52 percent of member of the Latino Com- therapy program. Bringing in professional careers who them earned certification or munity Foundation Board in $150,000. This will bring can continue the cycle by transferred to a four year of Trustees and a founding the gift of music therapy to giving back," he said. institution. Coming unpre- member of Hermanos Uni- children at camp and in local The Foundation has also pared or having a need to dos. Arnoldo attended the hospitals. A private concert established after-school pro- work can cause students to University of California, with Shana Morrison will grams at a farm workers drop out. "It is important to Berkeley, graduating with bring the gift of music to labor camp. The focus is know why some students honors with a History De- two winning bidders bring- on the kids to help them do are doing better than oth- gree. He received a master’s ing in a total of $32,000. better in school, explained ers." The challenge is how degree in government from The festivities started Avalos. to provide the guidance that Harvard University. with an epicurean ensemble As a member of the Com- will direct students to the munity College Board of classes they need. Tech- Governors, he said his most nology could be used to important role is to prepare improve the process and to students to transfer to four reach more students. year schools or gain certi- Avalos would also like to fication in a skill that will see classes align with the job TUESDAY TUNES allow them to be gainfully market. "We need to work employed. He points out with businesses to see what that community colleges are jobs will be available in 4 to with a Twist inexpensive to attend and are 6 years and set up colleges open to anyone. to teach students the skills According to Avalos, needed for those jobs. issues facing community "It is difficult. The people Presented by colleges include the lack aren't available to teach fu- of cross collaboration or a ture skills. Tenured teachers statewide agenda, classes may not have the needed that may not meet future job skills. We need to find a way needs, and students who are to become more nimble in not college ready. making changes in order to There are 112 community meet the demands of the job Livermore Plaza on the Shea Homes Stage colleges in 72 districts. Each market. We are in the busi- is governed by a board of ness to graduate the future In Front Of The Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore trustees. workforce. If we can't, there Avalos offers examples is something wrong," stated SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES of districts working with Avalos. the surrounding community He said that it takes time Concerts begin at 6:45pm in an effort to enhance edu- to see the results of educa- cational opportunities. He tion. He used walnut trees September 9 Livermore Valley Opera mentioned Chaffey College, as an example. He explained which has created On-line that it takes 12 years for a Eden Aoba Taiko - Taiko drumming to College to encourage walnut tree to bear fruit. In students in the Ontario- the meantime the trees are September 16 Hispanic Heritage Center, Son Jarocho and Ballet Folklorico Montclair School District watered, fertilized, pruned to go to College. Students and cared for. Once they September 23 Las Positas College Jazz Ensemble - Jazz favorites completing the program start producing, they will do are promised a free college so for 88 years. That's what September 30 Azure A nity - Instrumental smooth jazz band education at Chaffey Col- education is all about. It lege. The program benefits takes 12 to 16 years to earn a the students and the district, degree. If students put in the which needs to attract stu- time and effort, in the long These concerts would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. dents to maintain funding. run, education will pay off Sponsors: ABC Music, Bankhead Theater, Patxi’s Pizza, Sanctuary Ultra Lounge, Sauced BBQ & Spirits, Currently, funding for for them and the community Shea Homes, The Independent, The Last Word, and Uncle Yu’s community colleges is Avalos's background based on how many stu- includes time as head of dents a school can attract. compensation and the global Avalos believes that funding compensation manager at should be based on success Facebook from 2008 to ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED IN PLAZA AREA in educating students. He The Independent, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 - PAGE 11

(continuedWATER from page one)BASIN future water needs were the which would maintain watch drought to continue. on water levels, and report to A question before Zone the state. 7 currently is whether to ac- In the Valley, Zone 7 Wa- quire more water in the near ter Agency manages ground- future to replenish some of water, as designated by the the basin. The decision will Valley's water retailers. Zone depend greatly on how much 7says that it has kept a close water the State Water Project watch on the basin, keeping would be able to deliver to levels high enough to meet Zone 7.

Photos - Doug Jorgensen The Caledonian Club of San Francisco presented the 149th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games over the Therapy animals Bubba, the horse, and Maddie, the weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Bagpipe competitions, historic reenactments, country black Lab, visit people at Livermore Valley Senior Living, dancing and highland dancing were all part of the two days of festivities. Athletic competitions were also part an assisted living community. They show people that we of the events. Taking part in the ceremonies in front of the grandstands were the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band can all get along. Bubba and Maddie visit several other and the 1st Battalion Scots Guards. facilities in the East Bay as therapy animals.

owner(s): fees. Read and understand LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Darrell Lutz, 1851 Peary any contracts before you NAME STATEMENT FOR INFORMATION Way, Livermore, CA 94550 sign. Shop around for rates. FILE NO. 494072 PLACING This business is conducted The following person(s) doing TO PLACE LEGAL NOTICES by an Individual Professionals Choice business as: Vienna Beauty CLASSIFIED AD Call 925-243-8000 The registrant has not yet Supply & Salon, 1118 E. Call (925)243-8000 begun to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Stanley Blvd, Livermore, CA using the fi ctitious business MERCHANDISE Real Estate Directory NAME STATEMENT 94550, is hereby registered name listed above. FILE NO. 494547 by the following owner(s): 127) LOST/ FOUND Signature of Registrants Local guide to the Valley’s Leading The following person(s) do- Bryan Nguyen Hai, 1118 :s/: Darrell Lutz LOST ing business as: Caltech E. Stanley Blvd, Livermore, This statement was fi led with BELOVED CAT Real Estate Professionals & Services Fence Company, 247 Quartz CA 94550 All white with blue eyes the County Clerk of Alameda Circle, Livermore, CA 94550, This business is conducted Female on August 14, 2014. Expires is hereby registered by the by an Individual Her name is “Eva” August 14, 2019. Mike Fracisco following owner(s): The registrant began to Lost in area of K Street The Independent Legal No. Craig P. Crawford Sr., 247 transact business using the between 5th & 6th Streets 3685. Published September (925) 998-8131 Quartz Circle, Livermore, fi ctitious business name(s) Livermore Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014. CA 94550 listed above on 7/18/14. Reward offered Fracisco Realty & Investments This business is conducted Signature of Registrants ANIMALS Please call Nancy www.MikeFracisco.com by an Individual :s/: Bryan Nguyen 2) CATS/ DOGS (925)487-7620 CalBRE #01378428 REALTOR® The registrant began to trans- This statement was fi led with ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for act business using the fi cti- the County Clerk of Alameda ANNOUNCEMENTS tious business name(s) listed on July 18, 2014. Expires July adoption information contact Sandee Utterback above on November 1990. 18, 2019. Valley Humane Society at 155) NOTICES Signature of Registrants (925)426-8656. (925) 487-0524 The Independent Legal No. “NOTICE TO READERS: CalBRE#00855150 :s/: Craig P. Crawford Sr. Cindy Williams Gene Williams 3683. Published August 21, Adopt a new best friend: California law requires that REALTOR®, CRS & GRI REALTOR® WWW.SANDEEU.COM This statement was fi led with 28, September 4, 11, 2014. TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal contractors taking jobs that (925) 918-2045 (510) 390-0325 the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Rescue, offers animals for total $500 or more (labor www.WilliamsReGroup.com on July 31, 2014. Expires July adoption every Saturday “Specializing in Livermore’s Finest Homes” NAME STATEMENT and/or materials) be licensed Over Two Decades of Experience! 31, 2019. and Sunday, excluding most by the Contractors State The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 494533 The following person(s) holidays. On Saturdays from License Board. State law 3680. Published August 14, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are also requires that contractors Gail Henderson Real Estate... 21, 28, September 4, 2014. doing business as: Tracy Broker Associate, MPA Lynn Seeger Photography, available at the Pleasanton include their license numbers Commercial • Residential A People Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4432 Denker Drive, Pleas- Farmers Market at W. An- on all advertising. Check your (925) 980-5648 NAME STATEMENT anton, CA 94588, is hereby gela and First Streets. Two contractor’s status at www. www.gailhenderson.com Experience, Honesty, Integrity FILE NO. 494024 registered by the following locations will showcase cats cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- CA DRE#01709171 The following person(s) do- owner(s): only: Petsmart in Dublin from CSLB (2752). Unlicensed Steve & Lorraine ing business as: Real Es- Tracy Lynn Seeger, 4432 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet persons taking jobs less tate Depot, 4749 Bennett Denker Drive, Pleasanton, Extreme in Livermore from than $500 must state in their Mattos Drive, Suite E, Livermore, CA CA 94588 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, advertisements that they are 925.980.8844 94551, is hereby registered This business is conducted cats are available at Petsmart not licensed by the Contrac- by the following owner(s): by an Individual in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, tors State License Board.” Tri-Valley Real Estate Depot, The registrant began to and Pet Extreme in Livermore REAL ESTATE Inc, 4749 Bennett Drive, Suite transact business using the from 12:00 to 4:00. For more E, Livermore, CA 94551 fi ctitious business name(s) information, call Terry at Inland Valley (925) 337-2461 www.rockcliff.com This business is conducted listed above on 1/1/14. (925)487-7279 or visit our Publishing Co. 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Published August 28, have been tested for FIV & for housing and employment DRE#01848451 that contain any preference, the County Clerk of Alameda September 4, 11, 18, 2014. FELV, altered & vaccinated. 101 E. Vineyard Ave on July 18, 2014. Expires July limitation or discrimination FICTITIOUS BUSINESS We also have adult cats & #103, Livermore, CA 18, 2019. ranch cats for adoption. based on protected classes, The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT including race, color, religion, Donna Garrison FILE NO. 494997 Cindy Greci Dominic Greci 3681. Published August 14, EMPLOYMENT sex, handicap, familial status (925) 980-0273 The following person(s) do- 21, 28, September 4, 2014. BE WARY of out of area or national origin. IVPC does REALTOR®, GRI REALTOR®, GRI Susan Schall ing business as: CrossFit companies. Check with the not knowingly accept any (925) 784-1243 (925) 525-0864 (925) 519-8226 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS WIT, 342 Preston Ct, Liver- advertisements that are in BRE#01323804 BRE#01707140 NAME STATEMENT local Better Business Bureau Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at more, CA 94551, is hereby before you send money or violation of the law. www.FabulousProperties.net FILE NO. 494810 registered by the following The following person(s) doing Gravelle Group Fine Homes & Estates CA LIC#’s: 01735040, 01713497 business as: Dublin Smiles, 6601 Dublin Blvd. Suite K www.GreciGroup.com and L, Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby registered by the Rebecca ®L. Evans following owner(s): REALTOR LIC.#01498025 Janice C. Liao, D.M.D. & 925.784.2870 George T. 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Representative At (925) 243-8001 PAGE 12 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 Creek Hill Farm Anastasio Selected as Horseback Riding Lessons, Training, Boarding, UC Advisory Governor Breeding, Sales www.creekhillfarms.com Michael Anastasio has the National Academy of been appointed as a Univer- Sciences Committee on sity of California Advisory Peer Review and Design (925) Governor on the Lawrence Competition at the NNSA 337-5375 Livermore National Secu- laboratories. rity, LLC (LLNS) and Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS) Boards of Governors. Anastasio is also Rangers spent the day after the Labor a member of the LLCs’ Mis- Day weekend picking up trash at Del Valle sion Committee. His ap- Regional Park. pointment takes effect im- mediately. Anastasio served as Lab director at both Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore national laboratories with 34 Del Valle: Where Visitors years of university service. Norman J. Pattiz, chair- man of the board, stated, "He Trash The Surroundings is a renowned national secu- rity expert and a highly re- By Jeff Garberson perience at Del Valle, said it’s hard as because it seems spected leader and scientifi c Pity the poor park ranger. he and his colleagues would like people are treating the adviser to the federal govern- After a long weekend like love to work on improving park and its employees with ment, the national laboratory the Labor Day holiday just trails and the lake front, but disdain. complex, academia and the past, rangers at Del Valle we can’t do it most of the “The wind blows some- broad scientifi c community. Regional Park, south of year because of the need to thing off the table, and some No one has his combination Livermore, may spend the pick up trash. people won’t even bother to of management experience, next several days picking The trash is strewn wide- pick it up,” she said. One national security expertise up trash left by park visitors. ly on lawns, in parking lots outcome is burnout, a high and detailed working knowl- As a result, needed main- and along the waterfront. rate of staff turnover. edge of the national labs, the tenance and repair are of- Often the refuse is within Arnold, the ranger, said University of California and ten neglected, according to a very few steps of a trash that the trash problem has the LLCs. The depth and Shelly Miller, Park Supervi- barrel. become “much worse” since breadth of Mike’s knowledge sor. There simply isn’t time What the rangers have to he came to work at Del Valle and expertise is invaluable for them. pick up ranges from sand- in 1995. “It’s not the volume and supports the university’s Actual labor costs for wich wrappers to soft drink of people. We always fi lled key role of assuring the labs’ the cleanup are hard to es- cans, from broken bottles the park.” science and technology ex- timate because the work to broken lawn chairs, from He doesn’t know why cellence.” merges with other jobs like plastic bags to, and day- or how the problem has Anastasio joined Liver- responding to emergencies old dirty diapers. Garbage worsened, but it is clear more as a nuclear physicist and patrolling. includes orange peels, half- that people now make a lot focused on the science of The Park has a $75,000 eaten pieces of bread, wa- less effort to clean up after nuclear design and was in- agreement with Livermore termelon rinds, corn cobs, themselves. strumental in the develop- Sanitation for picking up even bones. Graffiti have been par- ment and execution of the na- trash from the Park’s cor- That doesn’t count the ticularly troublesome this tional Stockpile Stewardship porate yard. During the fi shing line and hooks left year, Miller said. It is being Program. Currently he serves busy summer months, that’s on walkways and at the found not only in the bath- on the U.S. Department of three 30-yard containers per lake shore. Birds and other rooms but on the walkways Defense’s Defense Science week. wildlife can die, sometimes and even on trees. “It’s really Board, the U.S. Department It’s the rangers who carry slowly, when they are at- kind of sad.” of State’s International Se- the trash to the corporate tracted to something shiny Arnold used the same curity Advisory Board, and yard after picking it up, and gulp it down. word to describe the trash- as a member of the Draper piece by piece, from around All this has to be picked ing of the park. He consid- Laboratory Corporation. He the park. up by park staff, says Super- ers Del Valle “beautiful . . is special adviser to the com- Billy Arnold, a ranger visor Miller. It’s a frustrating . It has wildlife, the lake, mander, U.S. STRATCOM with nearly 20 years of ex- job, not so much because hills. There’s nothing like and a member of Congres- it around. sional Advisory Panel on the Pleasanton “It’s sad to see how little Governance of the Nuclear people respect it.” Security Enterprise and of

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Eat, Shop, and Have Fun to Help Raise Funds to Support Lion's Club Projects

By Carol Graham If you decided to check out all of the 21 participating restaurants and businesses on Pleasanton's Main Street, one per week, you'd finish up around next Valentine's Day. Or you could discover new favorites a lot sooner by joining the fun of the Pleasanton Lions Club's fundraiser, "The 3rd Annual Fall Restaurant and Shop Walk" taking place Tuesday, September 23rd, from 6 to 9 p.m. "This has become an event we look forward to every year," said participant Louann McKinnon. "Whether you're new to Pleasanton and want to explore downtown or are, like me, a long-time resident, it's really fun for everyone. The participating restaurants give each person an appetizer and they're all really good. We like to make a game of it and rate each stop until we have a winner. Every year, it's a close race." For just $25, guests receive a "passport" listing par- ticipating restaurants and businesses, their locations, and what they're offering. For example, Baci Bistro and Bar is serving Dijon-Crusted Lamb Lollipops, Gay Nineties - Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Bites, Strizzi's - Rigatoni Bolognese, Nonni's - Smoked Salmon and Soup, the Corner Creperie - Specialty Crepes, Handles Gastropub - Craft Beer, and Comerica Bank - Bent Creek Wine and Red Smoke Grill. "This is a chance to discover new favorites and enjoy socializing on a beautiful fall evening downtown," said event coordinator Lion Pam Grimes. "It's perfect for a date night or even a gift for someone special. You can make someone's day by giving them a night off from cooking, and it's all for a good cause." Since 1930, the Pleasanton Lions Club has been actively involved in helping meet the needs of the com- A moment from a restaurant and shop walk. munity. "We may be a fairly small group but mighty in our scholarship in the memory of Matthew," said Lion Presi- 7552, or by visiting Lion Renee at State Farm Insurance, belief that giving back is important and makes this world dent and father Greg Yount. "We made a contribution in 320 St. Mary Street, or Lion Doug at Comerica Bank, a better place," said Grimes. "Our club is involved in the amount of $1,500 to the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 600 Main Street. projects each month throughout the year, from picking Cultural Experience Abroad Program, awarding three For participants, planning a route is part of the fun; up over 3,000 pairs of donated eyeglasses to be put to scholarships of $500 apiece. We have made a commit- they can start from any point they'd like, and visit restau- good use, to providing backpacks and supplies to the ment to continue to do that for annual memorial scholar- rants and shops in any order. Tri-Valley Haven, donating food and gifts to Shepherd's ships. "My favorite part of the evening is running into many Gate, volunteering at many local events which support the "With the Restaurant and Shop Walk, restaurants get people I know who are having a great time and enjoying community, and starting the Matthew Yount Scholarship recognition, the Pleasanton Lions are able to raise money all the fantastic food and shopping," said Grimes. "I love Foundation." for future projects, and participants absolutely love the to see people happy, and they're doing a great service by Pleasanton's Matthew Yount, 20, passed away in a evening." supporting the event." tragic accident last November while studying abroad. Tickets, which must be purchased prior to the event, For more information, visit www.pleasantonlionsclub. "The Pleasanton Lions Club was able to establish a can be obtained by calling Pam Grimes at (925) 872- org. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Diverse Program for Sept. 9 Tuesday Tunes The family-friendly weekly concert and per- formance series “Tuesday Tunes with a Twist," brings a varied program to the Shea Stage, on Tuesday Septem- ber 9, in the Livermore Plaza adjacent to the Bankhead Theater. On stage will be singers from the Livermore Valley Opera (LVO) and the drum group Eden Aoba Taking a "selfie" in front of one of the murals are (from left) Isabel Ivey, Tania Kim, Katie Shigemoto, and Erica Taiko (pictured above). Meier. Below right is the second mural. This series is produced by the Livermore Cultural Arts Council (LCAC) in conjunc- tion with sponsorship of The show activity and continue Departing 5th-graders Bankhead Theater. Shea Tuesday through September Homes has underwritten a 30. portion of the expenses. Absolutely No Alcohol The Livermore Valley Will Be Allowed outside Donate Murals Opera, founded in 1992 now of the permitted restaurant presents fully staged operas areas because the Liver- at the Bankhead Theater. more Police Department is to Valley View LVO bring singers perform- now strictly enforcing the ing their favorite arias and ordinance on public alcohol Two new murals adorn Valley View School in Pleasanton, duets. LVO has grown into possession and consumption thanks to a combination of last year's 5th grade class, recent one of Northern California's through its alcohol safety Foothill High School graduate Tania Kim. and five artists finest regional opera com- and awareness program. from Amador Valley High School. panies. The remaining three During the past few years, 5th grade classes at Valley gest swift motion and grace. The horse stands in front of A new group to “Tues- "Tuesday Tunes with a View have given the school a gift as they have moved on to a graphically diverse arrangement of type faces that spell day Tunes” is the colorful Twist" concerts will feature out the six character traits. Japanese drum group Eden middle school. Last year's class donated two planters. The folkloric dance and mariachi previous year's class gave a couple of benches. Isabel Ivey, Erica Meier, Nicole Skalski, Cassie Bal- Aoba Taiko. Taiko means music from the Hispanic "drum" in Japanese. Outside Heritage Center, the Las The gifts are improvement projects that help beautify the ducci, and Katie Shigemoto were the Amador students, now Japan, the word is often used Positas College Jazz En- school, said 5th grade teacher Lennis Sadler. The murals seniors, who helped Tania paint the project. They earned to refer to any of the various semble and the smooth jazz are in line with that intent, with the added dimension of community project hours for their efforts. Japanese drums and to the music of Azure Affinity. The showing off Pleasanton's six community character traits. Tania received a small stipend for her work, which she relatively recent art-form series ends September 30. One mural depicts young students under a big apple tree. is using to pay for her classes in liberal arts at Las Positas of ensemble taiko drum- ABC Music, Patxi’s, The red fruit is labeled for each character trait: integrity, College. She intends after two years to transfer to the San ming. Eden Aoba Taiko was Sanctuary UltraLounge, responsibility, compassion, self-discipline, and respect. Franciso Art Institute. formed in 1997 to promote Sauced, The Independent, Tania said that the inspiration for the apple tree from The money to pay Tania and the cost of materials was the Japanese music art of The Last Word and Uncle the children's book "The Giving Tree," an allegorical tale raised by the 123 students in the 5th grade. Taiko drumming under the Yu’s are sponsors of “Tues- by Shel Silverstein about how an apple tree sustains a boy. Fifth graders hold an annual party at the end of the direction of Masa Fukui- day Tunes with a Twist." Students at Valley View are nourished by the tree of knowl- year. The donation covers the party costs, and pays for an zumi and has increased to 50 Concert-goers are encour- edge, so it was a perfect metaphor for what she wanted to outdoor education class. The remaining money went to the members ranging from 6 aged to eat at or pick up do, explained Tania. Valley View teachers suggested the six mural project. year-old to more than 80. dinner to-go from these character traits theme. "It all came together in such a great fashion. The school All concerts start at 6:45 sponsoring Downtown The other mural shows a Mustang horse, the Valley has a couple of great murals," said Sadler. pm with an occasional pre- Livermore restaurants. View mascot. The image includes swirling lines that sug- The art was unveiled on Aug. 22.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 3 Pablo Cruise Brings Feel Good Music to the Firehouse The iconic “feel good” org, by calling 925-931- fice hours are Wednesday - prior to the performance. That album cover was shot in and ‘Cruise’ represents his band Pablo Cruise plays the 4848, and in person at the Friday 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. In 1975 Pablo Cruise re- the tropical gardens of San fun loving, easy going at- Firehouse Arts Center in Box Office, 4444 Railroad and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.- leased its first A&M album Francisco’s Golden Gate titude towards life. Pleasanton for one concert Avenue, Pleasanton. Box Of- 4:00 p.m., and two hours simply titled "Pablo Cruise." Park and it featured a huge Reaching the top 10 with only, on Friday, September gorilla standing front and mega hits like “Whatcha 12, at 8:00 p.m. center, with the band no- Gonna Do” and “Love Will The group will be per- where in sight. When asked, Find A Way,” the band went forming mega hits such as Pablo Cruise “So who is Pablo?” the band, on to sell several million “Whatcha Gonna Do When which is a four-some, would albums and singles col- She Says Goodbye,” “Love answer, “He’s the guy in the lectively and established Will Find A Way,” and many middle.” When asked “Why themselves as well-respect- more. Founding members Pablo Cruise?” the answer ed writers and performers Dave Jenkins (vocals), Cory went something like: ‘Pablo’ within the industry. They Lerios (vocals/keyboards), represents an honest, real, appeared on numerous TV and Steve Prince (drums) down to earth individual; (continued on page 6) are joined by Larry Antonio (bass). “To groove to the recordings is one thing, but to experience (the music) live is an exhilarating event,” says Emmy Award winner and original band member Cory Lerios, who invites folks to “climb aboard the Good Ship Pablo Cruise.” Reserved seating tickets for Pablo Cruise are $36- $50. They can be purchased BANKHEAD THEATER 14 / 15 online at www.firehousearts.

This Fair Is for the Kids National Acrobats of China Kids can take part in a and drink. The pool will be urday, Sept. 13, at the Robert Loyola Way lot. For more SENSATIONAL CIRQUE PEKING fun fair all their own with open for recreational swim. Livermore Community Cen- information on Children’s Fri SEP 12 8pm the Livermore Area Rec- This year’s event is set ter, 4444 East Ave. Fair, visit www.larpd.org or reation and Park District’s from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat- Parking will be in the call 925-373-5700. Lobster Clambake annual Children’s Fair, com- AT WENTE VINEYARDS ing up this year on Saturday, Sat SEP 13 5pm Sept. 13. Families can join in the by Giuseppe Verdi fun of making crafts, jump- Rigoletto ing in bouncy houses, riding LIVERMORE VALLEY OPERA ponies, petting cute farm an- SEP 27, OCT 4, 7:30pm imals, riding a train, watch- SEP 28, OCT 5, 2pm ing performances from local groups and picking up infor- Dave Mason’s Traffi c Jam mation about child safety A LEGEND IN CLASSIC ROCK and fun. Admission is free to Tue SEP 30 7:30pm this event, with some activi- ties having a nominal fee. From 10 a.m. to noon, Leo Kottke the Livermore Police De- MASTER OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR partment will offer Car Fri OCT 3 8pm Seat Checks for families with young children. The Michael Krasny Livermore Pleasanton Fire RAE DOROUGH SPEAKER SERIES Department will be on hand Thu OCT 9 7:30pm with the Safety Trailer and BUY TICKETS Fire Truck. In addition, the Livermore Police will offer call 925.373.6800 a K-9 demonstration. Food A view of last year's bankheadtheater.org Children's Fair. click booths will offer treats to eat come by 2400 First Street, Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Ravenswood Poetry Series Continues This Sunday Livermore’s current Poet teen Rivers Press, a shared- Laureate Kevin Gunn will work small press. Glass Lyre host the continuing series, Press published her second Ravenswood Poetry on book, Dowser's Apprentice, Sunday September 7th. The in 2014, and also her third program takes place from book of poems, Moon over 2-4 p.m. The featured poets Zabriskie. Sixteen Rivers start at 2 p.m. followed by will publish her next col- an open mic at about 3 p.m. lection, World as You Left The featured Poets for It, in 2015. this event will be Troy Jol- Helen Wickes and Troy Jollimore The event is $5.00 for ad- limore and Helen Wickes. 2007. His poems have ap- books of philosophy, Love’s mission. Light refreshments Jollimore's books of peared in the New Yorker, Vision and On Loyalty are served. poetry includeTom Thom- Poetry, McSweeney’s, The Wickes lives in Oakland, Ravenswood is located at Motown and More son in Purgatory (2006), Believer, and elsewhere. California and worked for 2657 Arroyo Road In Liver- At Lake Scugog (2011), He has received fellowships many years as a psycho- more, California and Syllabus of Errors from the Stanford Humani- therapist. She grew up on a For more information At the Firehouse (forthcoming, 2015). Tom ties Center, the Bread Loaf horse farm in Pennsylvania. please contact Kevin Gunn: Thomson in Purgatory won Writers Conference, and the Her first book of poems, In livermorepoetry@gmail. Think The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, The Four the National Book Critics Guggenheim Foundation. Search of Landscape, was com Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, the heart of classic Circle Award in poetry for He is also the author of two published in 2007 by Six- Motown. Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center kicks off the 5th season of its Cabaret Series with the return engagement of Top Shelf, the Bay Area’s big entertainment cornerstone. Famous for their sell-out hit shows such as Motown Mad- ness and Disco Fever, TS pays tribute to the legendary Local Libraries to Present Livermore Valley Opera music of Motown. One show only, on Sunday, September 14, at 3:00 p.m. Continuing with its Brancoveanu performing in Reserved seating tickets are $13.50-$25. Tickets can be commitment of making the title role as Rigoletto. purchased online at www.firehousearts.org, by calling 925- opera more accessible to Danielle Naler will accom- 931-4848, and in person at the Firehouse Arts Center Box the community, Livermore pany on piano. Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Box Office hours Valley Opera will showcase “The singers will are Wednesday - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00pm and Saturdays talented opera singers who perform selections from 10:00am-4:00pm, and 2 hours prior to performances. will appear in the upcom- Verdi’s famous opera Motown: The iconic moniker, combining “motor” and ing production of Verdi’s providing listeners a taste “town,” is the nickname for Detroit, Michigan, where it all “Rigoletto” in two free of the wonderful talent that started. With an $800 loan from his family, Berry Gordy Jr. OperaLIVE! events in the they can experience at the established Motown Records in January 1959, in partnership Tri-Valley. Bankhead Theater when with William “Smokey” Robinson, who was at the time lead The first performance ‘Rigoletto’ opens on Sep- singer with The Miracles. Robinson went on to write hit after will be held at the Pleas- tember 27,” adds Schmidt. hit for many of the other acts Gordy aggressively brought anton Library at 2 p.m. on A question and answer on-board. Within a few years, Motown Records was selling Kathleen Magee and Eugene Brancoveanu to perform Sunday. Sept. 14. The event period follows imme- more singles and releasing more hits than any other record excepts from opera. company: 79 records in the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot is sponsored by Friends of diately after the perfor- 100 record chart between 1960 and 1969. the Pleasanton Library. The ple who might not other- by singers to schools in mance. “The singers are In its classic era, the seminal music scene of the 1960s, library is located at 400 Old wise have the opportunity Livermore, Pleasanton, and always more than happy Motown’s artists were among the most popular across the Bernal Avenue in down- can experience the music Dublin. to answer questions about globe, establishing a standard of excellence and sophistica- town Pleasanton. and drama in an intimate The one-hour perfor- opera, what it’s like to sing tion that has never been surpassed. On Sun., Sept. 21 the public setting,” says LVO mances will feature the opera and be on stage,” Motown itself became a cultural icon. As the most opera will be at the Liver- President Jim Schmidt. professional opera sing- says Gary Sears, LVO’s successful African-American owned and operated record more Library for a 2 p.m. “We hope that the experi- ers who will appear in Outreach Coordinator who company- and business-in the U.S., it symbolized a new performance. The event ence will encourage people “Rigoletto.” They will manages OperaLIVE. “It’s day, with its energetic and optimistic sound and style. Just is sponsored by Friends to seek out other opera and perform various arias and a great opportunity to get as Jackie Robinson’s integration of major league baseball of the Livermore Library. musical opportunities.” duets from the opera, as up and close to these in- had far wider implications, the embrace of Motown’s art- The Civic Center Library The library perfor- well as other selections. credibly talented artists.” ists and recordings by the entire listening audience helped is located at 1188 South mances occur prior to each Both programs will include For more details on hurdle over racial barriers that had plagued the country for Livermore Ave. opera production, and Livermore native soprano the full production of generations. “OperaLIVE! events are over the years attendance Kathleen Magee perform- “Rigoletto” and the library This show is part of the Firehouse Arts Center’s Cabaret free, public events that are expands. It’s one of many ing in the main role as preview programs, please Series, produced and presented by Esses Productions. The all about bringing opera to outreach programs LVO Gilda, and Tony Award- visit www.livermoreval- series concerts always sell out, so advance ticket purchase the community so that peo- offers that include visits winner baritone Eugene leyopera.com. is recommended. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 5

Donations to 'A Livermore Heritage Guild to Host Starry Night' Help Annual Dinner and Meeting

Fund Service Projects The Livermore Heritage Guild will hold its 41st An- Aurora Nava of Flaca’s Salsas, a renowned provider of nual General Meeting and Dinner, on Saturday, Septem- fi ne Mexican food available at the Farmers' Market and ber 13 at 5:00 P.M., at the Duarte Garage, L Street & Tasteful Catering & Events, both of Livermore. Pleasanton North Rotary will again host the for Portola. John Kinney of Occasio Winery, 2245 S. Vasco Rd. the Club's annual "A Starry Night" evening gala. The is providing a selection of fi ne wines. Steve Sartori and event, to be held at Barone's Restaurant on Saturday, This year’s Dinner will feature a Californio Fiesta September 20, 2014, will reprise the "A Starry Night with BBQ’d steak, tamales, rice, beans, salad, guacamole Greg Robles of Altamont Beerworks, 2402 Research Dr, in the Caribbean" theme for the evening. The festivities and salsas. The food will be provided and prepared by Livermore, are providing one of their local brews. include food, fun and fundraising for numerous local and Tickets at $25 per person are available at the Carnegie international service projects supported by Pleasanton History Center, 2155 Third St., Livermore. North Rotary (PNR) Club. The evening’s highlight will be a presentation by This year, the event's "Fund-a-Need" charity will Karen and Darrel Sweet, whose family has operated a be Agape Villages, a regional program that mobilizes Paws & Outlaws Helps Save ranch on the Altamont dating to the 1860s, on the history community resources for disadvantaged children and of local ranching. their families. the Lives of Animals The Guild, headquartered at the Carnegie History With the goal of "fun with a purpose," A Starry Center, houses the archives of original source histori- Night in the Caribbean looks to be both entertaining Bring your appetite and 94583. and benefi cial to the community. dancing boots and help save Contact event coordina- cal materials documenting Livermore's storied past. The "Pleasanton North Rotary has been contributing to the lives of local animals by tors Lisa Williams at li- archives include newspapers dating to 1870, the Menden- the community for the past 27 years," commented Tom attending the Paws In Need [email protected] hall family bible and over seven thousand historic photos. Hall, current President of PNR. "This is the event to “Paws & Outlaws” Bar- or Leslie Haas atleoleslie@ The Guild operates and maintains the Duarte Garage, donate to, or to participate in, to best support our year- beque on Saturday, Septem- att.net for more information. which houses the collection of restored antique fi re trucks round service goals. We look forward to having you join ber 20, 2014. The festivities Paws In Need is dedi- including the Seagrave. us for an evening of fun." include a barbeque with all cated to keeping our com- The Guild provides a Livermore history program for Held under the stars on the patio at Barone's, the the fi xin’s, games and raffl es munity’s pets healthy and third grade elementary school children including the His- evening's agenda currently consists of the following: from 3 - 6 pm at Olivina works to prevent animal toryMobile, providing on-campus presentations, docent- passed hors d'ouvres and champagne; live music; live Olive Ranch, 4555 Arroyo overpopulation in the Tri- led historic downtown walking tours, and Museum talks. and silent auctions; Big Frank Jakubka, auctioneer; dancing and merriment; and a discrete cigar bar. Rd. in Livermore. Valley, (925) 551-1877 The Guild has researched, written and published several The Club is currently accepting donation items for The Western barbeque TaxID # 45-5391297 Paws books on Livermore's history, available at Carnegie. the auctions. will feature live music pro- In-Need.org For more information, go to www.livermorehistory. PNR has raised and distributed more than $2 million vided by the Blue House com in funds from past Starry Night events. Band and a no-host bar with According to Hall, Recipients of funds are selected beer, wine and nonalcoholic through requests to the Pleasanton North Foundation beverages. Attendees will from Fellow Rotarians and members of the community. have many opportunities to Uncork Your Creativity! at 2014 Anyone is encouraged to make a request or bring a win raffl e baskets and a wine project forward. barrel fi lled with delicious Among projects receiving funds in the past include varieties of wine. support for the development of a new school for autistic All proceeds benefi t lo- Join us for a day filled with brilliant speakers, thought-provoking videos, children in Dublin (School of Imagination); delivery of cal animals to keep them inspiring performers and mind-blowing conversation. TEDxLivermore will thousands of wheelchairs to third world countries tho- healthy and wanted. The showcase creativity in the Tri-Valley and beyond, revealing its impact in rugh support of the Wheelchair Foundation; sponsorship Spay/Neuter and Just Like and support of foster children through Agape Villages a science, business, education and the arts. Come be inspired to New programs prevent un- uncork your own creativity at work, home or in the classroom. Northern California based nonprofi t. necessary euthanasia of ani- Past recipients have also included Amador Valley mals in the Tri-Valley area What is TEDx? High School Mock Trial, Blue Star Moms, Hope Hos- by preventing overpopula- pice, Pleasanotn Cultural Arts Council, Keystone Adult tion and providing fi nancial TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Learning Center, Pleasanton Gardens Senior Housing, assistance for urgent vet- TEDx are local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a PPIE, science fair, Special Olympics of the East Bay, TED-like experience. At TEDxLivermore, TED Talks video and live speakers Taylor Family Foundation and others. erinary medical needs. The organizatiaon relies solely from GoldieBlox, the California Academy of Sciences, PulsePoint Foundation A starry night is open to the public. However, tickets and other organizations will share their aha! moment of creative discovery sales are moving fas. on volunteers, public dona- Both donations and ticket sales can be made through tions and contributions from and its impact on their community. This singular day will spark the A Starry Night website: http://astarrynight.org. the community. deep discussion, unleash new ideas, inspire and build connections. Corporate table sponsorships and special cabana seat- Tickets are $45 per adult ing are available. and $20 per child under 12. Date: September 20th, 2014 For more details, please visit head to the Pleasanton Tickets are available on- Location: Black Box Theater, Las Positas College, Livermore North Rotary website at http://www.pnr-rotary.org, or line at www.paws-in-need. contact Event Chair Ed Golden at 512-750-5804. org, or by mail; please send To purchase tickets, and view the list of speakers, checks to Paws In Need, P.O. go to www.tedxlivermore.com Box 3436, San Ramon, CA 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 PABLO CRUISE Review (continued from page 3) shows, including Dick Story, and Baywatch (he Clark’s American Band- did the musical score for 11 stand and The Merv Griffin seasons!), and Days of Our An Evening with Morten Lauridsen Show. In 1979 they broke Lives. He continues to write Elvis Presley’s attendance scores for various high- By Susan Steinberg each he brings a sense of The experience of work- passionate blaze. Appro- record at The Sahara Tahoe, profile films and TV shows, The Valley was truly serenity, delighting novice ing with a living composer priately set in the original becoming the first rock band including Disney animated to play a Casino Showroom. works such as Kim Possible honored by the presence of listeners and choral cogno- (who also accompanied Italian, these verses are ro- They also became the first and Land Before Time. master-composer Morten scenti alike. many pieces on the piano), mantic “conceits," meant to rock band to grace the stage Drummer Steve Price, Johannes Lauridsen at the To do justice to the was a thrill for the choris- charm and win a lady, but of the Grand Ole Opry. in addition to “Cruise-ing,” Valley Concert Chorale’s huge range of Lauridsen’s ters involved, and certainly not necessarily so deeply David Jenkins continued has become a leading figure final program of the season. works, an impressive added to the sensitivity of felt. Lively music made touring, writing, and record- in providing e-learning for His guest appearance assemblage of choruses their performance. Listen- them especially delightful ing with (among others) many companies around was part of a 5-day Choral joined the Valley Con- ers were charmed by his and appealing. country rock band Southern the United States as well as Festival celebrating the cert Chorale, conducted informal conversational “Nocturnes," in con- Pacific, Hawaiian star Ka- handling the lion’s share of group’s 50th year of mak- by distinguished director descriptions of the works, trast, presented poems pono Beamer, Rock & Pop e-learning for the State of ing beautiful music, and John Emory Bush. Dr. and his evocation of the of believable personal Masters, Bobby Kimball California. (Toto) and Bill Champlin Pablo’s latest member setting new records in the Jeffrey Benson, Direc- periods each type of music emotion, and a truly touch- (Chicago). Larry Antonio, bassist and ensemble’s distinguished tor of Choral Activities represented. His anecdotal ing kind of rhapsodizing, Cory Lerios decided to vocalist extraordinaire, is a history. at San Jose State, led the stories made him seem like especially the “Sonnet turn his writing and pro- busy musician who, aside Lauridsen, a famous and SJSU Concert Choir and an old friend who had just of the Night” by Pablo ducing abilities to film and from playing with Pablo almost fabled artist, was their Choraliers Ensemble. dropped by for the evening, Neruda. The opening lines television, winning a cov- Cruise, keeps his calendar named an “American Cho- Buddy James, Director of but some of his words were alone resonated with physi- eted Emmy Award in 1998 full playing with Air Sup- ral Master” by the National Choral and Vocal Studies deeply emotional, and cal intensity: “When I Die for music direction. Major ply, Barry Manilow, Ronnie Endowment for the Arts in at Cal State U. East Bay, made a profound impres- I Want Your Hands Upon projects have included Max Laws, Jeff Beck, and Al Jar- 2006. In 2007 he received conducted CSUEB’s East sion. My Eyes," and Lauridsen’s Headroom, O’Hara, Police reau to name a few. the National Medal of Arts Bay Singers as well as the He explained his affinity setting evoked the strength from the President in a CSUEB Singing Society. for poetry with particu- of that passion. Writers Club Program to White House ceremony “for The Las Positas College larly affecting seriousness: Lauridsen’s most the composition of radiant Chamber Choir was led “Poets guide and enrich famous works, “O, Nata Focus on Thrillers choral works combining by Rob Lappa, Director of our lives. They do with Lux” (from “Lux Ae- Sheldon Siegel will help an active member of the musical beauty, power, and their Chamber and Con- words what we composers terna”), and “O, Magnum us kick off the new 2014- International Thriller Writ- spiritual depth that have cert Choirs. Mark Aubel, do with notes.” His settings Mysterium," were sung 2015 season as the guest ers and Sisters in Crime thrilled audiences world- a 27-year choir teacher, of poems gained greater in Latin with a spiritual speaker for the California and CWC Marin Branch wide.” A recipient of many conducted the Amador Val- audience understanding purity that touched the Writers Club Tri-Valley member. grants, prizes, commissions, ley High School Chamber when he presented the soul. One’s personal creed Branch on Saturday, Sept 20. The CWC Tri-Valley and honorary doctorates, Choir. background of each song- did not matter; these were Sheldon Siegel is the Branch invites writers of New York Times best-sell- all genres and experience he has been a professor at Each group had been cycle, like Rilke’s rose po- moments of true faith ex- ing author of seven critically levels to learn about their USC’s Thornton School so carefully trained that it ems, so delicately worded pressed in glorious sound, acclaimed legal thrillers fea- craft at its monthly meet- of Music for more than was virtually impossible to in French. Especially in with an interplay of voices turing San Francisco crimi- ings. The meeting will be 40 years, and Composer- determine which were the his well-known “Dirait- resembling the intricate nal defense attorneys Mike Saturday, Sept 20, 2014, in-Residence for the Los younger singers, and which on”(“One would say”), the interlacing of a gothic ca- Daley and Rosie Fernandez, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (registration Angles Master Chorale. the older, more experi- very sounds of “tendresse” thedral. The uplifting effect two of the most beloved at 1:30). Please note: Due More than 200 CD’s of enced choirs. Even more (tenderness), “caresse” of the soaring lines showed characters in contemporary to an increase in the cost of his work (5 nominated for incredibly than their indi- (caress), and “sans cesse” Lauridsen’s deeply-felt, crime fiction. He is also the meeting rooms at Four Grammies) testify to the vidual performances was (ceaselessly) are like soft almost mystical attraction the author of the thriller Points by Sheraton and in popularity of his music, the magical blending of sighs of love, punctuated to the Divine, and his abil- The Terrorist Next Door order to continue to provide featuring Chicago homicide quality speakers, the price which makes him the most their voices when several by the almost chime-like ity to share this spirituality detectives David Gold and has been increased to $12 frequently-performed groups sang together, or repetition of “dirait-on, di- with his listeners. A.C. Battle. for CWC members, and $17 American choral com- when all 200 voices joined rait, dirait-on," The effect, In fact, his greatest Sheldon earned his law for non-members. Anyone poser. Unlike many modern in mellifluous music- both in small chorus or artistry is to bring audi- degree from the Boalt Hall interested in the program or musicians, his works are making. The full-house later by the total ensemble ences into his music, and School of Law at the Univer- the organization may attend not strident or jarring, but audience at Amador Valley of some 200 singers, was enable them to feel it from sity of California, Berkeley. with no obligation to join. basically lyrical and mostly High School Auditorium truly magical. the inside, rather than He specializes in corporate For reservations (required) harmonic. Using sources was treated to a rare and In the Madrigals: Six hearing it from the outside. and securities law with the email reservations@trival- from medieval chants and splendid presentation, “Firesongs," he pointed His music was truly a gift, San Francisco office of the leywriters.org no later than Renaissance madrigals, he and was as entranced and out how often the image and his presence an even international law firm of Wednesday, September 17. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter For more information, also has set sacred Latin enthusiastic as the crowd of fire was used in Renais- greater one. We were all & Hampton LLP. He is the contact Jordan Bernal at texts as well as modern gathered at the Mission sance love poems, whether touched and blessed by the President of the Northern president@trivalleywriters. poems by Rilke, Graves, Dolores (SF) concert on love is a flame lit by the rare privilege of an evening California chapter of the org or visit www.trivalley- Neruda, and others. To the previous evening. beloved, or a consuming with Morten Lauridsen. Mystery Writers of America, writers.org. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 7

AAUW to Host WINE COUNTRY Welcoming Tea By Harry Stoll The American Associa- Kelly Morgan graduated Sauvignon Blanc: Girl Gone Wild tion of University Women from Amador Valley High Livermore-Pleasanton- School. She is currently a As authenticated by the DNA detectives at UC days and cool nights provide an ideal climate for Sau- Dublin Branch is hosting junior at the University of Davis, Sauvignon Blanc is the mama and Cabernet a Welcoming Tea from vignon Blanc. I slipped sprigs of rosemary from our Wisconsin/Madison major- Franc is the daddy of Cabernet Sauvignon, which 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on ing in Genetics. Her career porch under the skin of a turkey breast and roasted it to Saturday, September 13, goal is oncology genetics gets it bell pepper flavors from her and the richness yum with the wine. at Lynnewood Methodist counseling. Kelly has done from the Cabernet Franc. In a sort of a role reversal, 2013 Cuda Ridge Church, 4444 Black Av- volunteer counseling at a the Sauvignon Blanc is the wild one. Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc enue, Pleasanton. Sharing center for at-risk teens and translates to savage, sort of. I cracked open diction- Livermore Valley in the presentation of the also at a facility for devel- ary.com, which translates the English “savage” to ($21. This new re- tea’s “Memories” theme opmentally disabled adults. the French “sauvage.” Close enough, I say. winefol- lease was fermented will be Ginny Reineking, Nicole Triplett graduated ly.com, which I find a good site to steal from, states Dot Bishop, Marge Johnson, and aged in stainless from Amador Valley High Sauvignon Blanc means wild white. Dawn Gordner, Charlotte School. She is currently a steel to make it crisp, Severin, Barbara Hempill junior at Cal State, Sacra- What distinguishes Sauvignon Blanc from other clean, and clear. It and Joan Green. mento. She is majoring in white wines is its grassiness, which marketers prefer has a no-nonsense Co-Presidents Vicki- Business Administration/ to call herbaceous. The grassiness is undeniable and acidity, including Dawn Rader and Marilyn Marketing with a minor in can be an asset. The herbaceous flavors include ja- grapefruit, cooked Duman will welcome cur- Economics. Kelly’s career lapeño, bell pepper, gooseberry, and grass. These all pineapple, and lime. rent and prospective mem- goal is to become a Sports contain the aromatic compounds pyrazines, which A jolt of white cur- bers and present the coming Marketer. She has enjoyed have two rings of nitrogen and four rings of carbon. year’s events and program rant runs through raising Guide Dogs for the After you become a seasoned taster, it’s simple to highlights. There will also Blind. it. The pineapple be an opportunity for those Also invited to the Wel- determine that ratio. Just count the rings. component asked for attending the tea to sign up coming Tea are the nine Fruit flavors include lime, green apple, passion Persian chicken with to participate in a variety of middle school girls spon- fruit, and white peach. If the grapes are harvested peach, pineapple interest groups including sored by the L-P-D Branch early the zestier flavors prevail. When harvested and pomegranate. We lunched on it on the patio, under several bridge and book to attend this year’s Tech later the peach and passion fruit prevail. No matter umbrellas and enjoyed its fresh herbal essence on a hot groups as well as dining Trek Marie Curie Camp held what, it is always the splendor in the grass. day. events and the investment in July on the Stanford Cam- As with other white wines, it goes well with fish, group. In addition, there 2012 San Francisco Bay Winery Sauvignon Blanc pus. Tech Trek is a science shellfish, chicken, and pork. However, what really will be up-to-date informa- and math camp designed to Sonoma County ($10). Winemaker Dan Baldwin tion about the Educational develop girls’ interest and makes it sing is having green herbs somewhere in rhapsodized about the 19th Century farmhouse and Foundation, Legal Advo- excitement in STEM sub- the mix. Look for recipes with fennel, dill, rosemary, vineyard from whence he got the grapes, likening it to cacy Fund, and the Eleanor jects as well as to increase parsley, thyme, and the like. To spice it up, it likes visiting Tara in Gone with the Wind. He said the young Roosevelt Fund. their self-confidence. It fea- pepper, coriander, fennel, tumeric, and is wild about couple were as dashing as Scarlett and Rhett. This This year, the L-P-D tures hands-on activities in saffron. It is a nice match with vegetarian cuisine. wine’s nose goes where the wild gooseberry grows, Branch presented three col- math, science, and related It adds zest to a salad with plenty of greens and a evoking a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Chill it and lege scholarships amount- fields. Each core class at the yogurt or dill dressing. ing to over $4,000 to local go for some Manchego cheese in the shade as you pon- camp this summer had its About half of the Livermore Valley’s wineries women entering their third own related field trip. der tilting the wind turbines of the Altamont. year of college. The schol- During the course of the offer Sauvignon Blanc. Here’s a taste: 2011 Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc Monterey arship winners are Patricia camp, Danielle Feinberg, 2012 Dante Robere Sauvignon Blanc Liver- Rava Blackjack Vineyards ($18). The aroma is bright Aubel, Kelly Morgan and lighting director at Pixar, more Valley ($17). From the Ghielmetti Vineyard, with tropical fruit and spices, and a bit of a hint of Nicole Triplett, all of whom showed the campers how this Sauvignon Blanc is very pale, perhaps a sub- grass and jalapeño. Taste it and get flavors of grape- have been invited to attend Pixar puts movies together. dued golden color. Nice aromas of apple blossom fruit, guava, and citrus. It was fermented and aged in the tea. Six women engineers from time for your schnozz. The flavors are a mixed citrus stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation. An Ein Patricia Aubel gradu- VM Ware brought circuit of lemon, lime, and ruby grapefruit, with apple and ated from Livermore High bissen of Grüner Veltliner mutes the jalapeño. It paired kits and guided the girls in a seam of minerality. The winery recommends it School. She is currently a building their own circuits. swell with Vietnamese spring rolls and jumped for joy junior at San Jose State with The L-P-D Branch antici- with salads, fruit, and fresh seafood. We sang, “The with the butter lettuce salad loaded with bell peppers. a major in Mathematics and pates sponsoring a similar shrimp boats are coming, the grills are alight,” and 2012 Ruby Hill Sauvignon Blanc Livermore a minor in Biology. This number of campers next savored it with barbecued lately- landed shrimp with Valley ($13). This Sauvignon Blanc is from the estate. summer Patricia researched year. fresh grated parsley thereon and a dilly of a dill dip. Close your eyes to concentrate on the aromas of grape- cancer genomics at Cold For further information 2013 Nella Terra Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley fruit, green apple, lemon and zest, coming at you; plus Spring Harbor Laboratory. about the American Associa- ($21). An aroma of green apple roams to your nose, some kiwi suggest a New Zealand style. Now taste Only twenty-five students tion of University Women paired with pear, citrus blossoms and honeydew out of 1,000 applicants were it and get a nice re-run of those. The juice was fer- Livermore-Pleasanton-Dub- melon for your list. Tip it and sip it for a crisp clean chosen to participate in this lin Branch and the Welcom- mented at low temperature in stainless steel to keep the research. Her career goal is ing Tea, contact Vicki-Dawn treat of a balanced wine. The grapes are from the bright fruit flavor. I enjoyed it with fresh wild salmon to help people live longer, at (925) 484-3321 or online LamBentz Vineyard in Pope Valley, where the hot poached with a bouquet garni of fresh herbs. healthier lives. at [email protected]. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Open Mic Night with My Friends at just grab a taste of wine before going from Pan Extasy Band, games and Latin hits. 556-4500. Livermore Art Association Gallery, Pleasanton Public Library, 2nd Monday out to dinner in the Tri-Valley. Sept. giveaways. $125 for Silver Spur club Pablo Cruise in Concert. “Climb Aboard located in the Carnegie Building, offers of most months. Upcoming dates: 10, Page Mill Winery; Sept. 17, Eagle Members; $145 Public.Murder Mystery the Good Ship Pablo Cruise!” Friday, art classes, unusual gifts, painting Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10. Poets, Prose Ridge Vineyards; Sept. 24, Concannon Dinner, Fri., Oct. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. Help September 12, 8:00 p.m. Performing rentals, art exhibits and information and Songwriters invited to share latest Vineyard. Check for the winery listings solve a murder mystery, includes their mega hits “Whatcha Gonna Do pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third poem, excerpt from your novel, or at www.lvwine.org. three course family style meal paired When She Says Goodbye,” “Love Will St., Livermore. The gallery has been perform an acoustic musical composi- Cedar Mountain Winery: Thurs., Sept. with Murrieta's Well estate wines. Find A Way,” and many more. The open since 1974 and is run as a co-op tion with a supportive audience.Sign 4th 5-10 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 26, 4 to 10 $160 for Silver Spur club Members; honest, real down-to-earth vocals by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. up between 6:00 and 6:15 pm for a 5 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 27, noon to 10 p.m.; $170 Public includes: passed hors accompanied by the fun yet elegant, 11:30-4 p.m. For information call minute slot. Program free and open to Sun., Sept. 28, noon to 6 p.m. at d'oeuvres, a three course dinner, wine infectious grooves. Founding members 449-9927. the public. Some subject matter and Small tasting room open next to Swirl and entertainment. www.murrietaswell. Dave Jenkins (vocals), Cory Lerios (vo- For the Birds. New exhibition at the language may not be appropriate for "On the Side." Information at swirl@ com. 3005 Mines Rd, Livermore. cals/keyboard), Steve Prince (drums), Harrington Gallery in the Firehouse ages under 16. Contact Jordan Bernal live.com, www.swirlonthesq.com Sunset Sip and Shop, 4 to 7 p.m. Sat., with Larry Antonio (bass). One show Arts Center, running August 13 through at [email protected] or call 21 South Livermore Avenue #105, Sept. 27, Livermore Premium Outlets: only. Reserved seating tickets are Asian Memories by Sandra Berkson September 13. The works of eight the library at 931-3400 ext. 4. 400 Old Livermore. Cedarmountainwinery.com, Livermore Valley's finest wines. $36.00 - $50.00; available at www. award-winning Bay Area artists, Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. [email protected]. Wineries will pour amongst the 130+ firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or several of whom have placed in the Show and Tell, Artists are invited to The Steven Kent Winery, summer retailers for guests as they shop the at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad famous “Birds in Art” national juried a monthly function at the Bothwell events. Wine Tasting on the Patio on night away. Tickets include wine Avenue, Pleasanton. exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th select dates, 12-4:30, tasting Fee is tasting, a commemorative wine glass Top Shelf: MOTOWN…and MORE. Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin. Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at $15, includes 4 tastes and a GoVino and discounts at participating stores. Sunday, September 14, 3:00 p.m. Featuring a wide variety of media, the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth wine vessel. No reservation necessary. Tickets: $20 advance/ $25 day of the Reserved seat tickets are $13.50-$25. including paint, print, batik, sculpture, St., Livermore. Artists bring finished Bring a picnic. www.stevenkent.com. event. Tickets include: 16 - 1 oz tastes, Bay Area favorite Top Shelf returns to and drawing. Artists: Diane Burns, or unfinished work to show and if 5443 Tesla Rd., Livermore, (925) a Livermore Valley Wine Country Glass, the Firehouse, this time with a hit-filled Glenyse Henschel, Martin Lasack, desired, receive a critique from the 243-6442. event program. Ticket holders will musical journey through the sounds of Stephanie Martin, Nancy Overton, group. Refreshments are brought by The Winemaker's Pour House, Live also receive discounts at participating MOTOWN and beyond, featuring songs Andrea Rich, Joshua Coffy, and Barbara the artists, and a donation of $5.00 music: 2241 First St., Livermore. stores. www.lvwine.org from Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Stikker. For more info: 925-931-4849, is desired although not mandatory. www.winemakerspourhouse.com or The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson...and or [email protected]. Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller 215-2656. Live music: Sept. 4, 6-9 MUSIC/CONCERTS many more. TS is a Bay Area musical Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, at [email protected], or Linda p.m., Natalia Sings; Sept. 5, 7-11 p.m., Suzanna Spring & The Surly Jack@ and entertainment cornerstone, known Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- Timmy G & Dueling Guitars. Special sses at Double Barrel Wine Bar in for their high-energy performances, Over the Edge by Lenore Kreit p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ingarts.org events: Sept. 6, 9 p.m. to midnight. Livermore, Sat., Sept. 6, two seatings 7 engaging personalities, soul-stirring 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Comedy Night with Bunjo's, Sat., Sept. p.m. and 9 p.m., $5 cover. reservations vocals, and audience participation, Donations always appreciated. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring 6, 7:30-9 p.m. Purchase tickets at for the back patio at doublebarrel- making every show a memorable Absolutely The Art of the Escape, Village Art their own materials and easels. Open www.bunjoscomedy.com winebar.com experience. Tickets available at www. Gallery (233 Front Street), Danville. to all artists. Professional artist models Charles R Vineyards, Music of James Tuesday Tunes with a Twist, presented firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or at Abstract Show In conjunction with the Eugene O'Neill (nude). No instructor. Students under Nagel. On Sept. 5, 5 to 8 p.m., A Horse by the Livermore Cultural Arts Council, the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, Festival. August 28 – September 28. 18 need written parental permission to & Wagon Wine Tour - Charles R, Big Livermore Plaza on the Shea Homes 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. at Library A visual arts exhibit of two and three attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell White House, 3 Steves from 5:00 Stage in front of the Bankhead Theater, Dave Mason Traffic Jam, legend in dimensional artwork influenced by Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. PM - 8:00 PM. Charles R Vineyards & 2400 First St., Livermore. Sept 9, classic rock, 7:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. the Festival theme. Presented by the Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- Winery, 8195 Crane Ridge Road (5800 Livermore Valley Opera and Eden Aoba 30. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., The annual Absolutely Alamo-Danville Artist Society & Town of able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton Greenville Road) Livermore. 925-454- Taiko - Taiko drumming. Concerts begin Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Abstract Art Show will be Danville. No charge. for more info about the workshop, 3040. Horse and wagon ride, overlook- at 6:45 p.m. No alcohol is allowed in or 373-6800. Absolutely Abstract Art Show, Livermore 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ ing the Livermore Valley, and a great the plaza area. Leo Kottke, acoustic guitar. 8 p.m. Fri., exhibited at the Livermore Art Association, Sept. 2-30, during earthlink.net. sunset as part of the fun as you travel Annual Piano Recital, Saturday, Oct. 3, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Library Gallery Hall from regular library hours. Livermore PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now down a country road to visit 3 wineries. September 6, 2014, 7:30 PM at Asbury St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. September 2nd through Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. www. meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd Summer wine tour adventure visits Big United Methodist Church, 4743 East org or 373-6800. livermoreartassociation.com Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The White House, Charles R, and 3 Steves Avenue, Livermore. Annual piano The World of Webber! A Tribute to The September 30th. This show The Art of Porcelain Painting, works Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join Winery. Tickets now available at all 3 recital co-sponsored by the Alameda Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Oct. 10 is unique since it is the only by Eugenia Zobel at Museum on Main, us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- wineries. Charlesrvineyards.com County East Branch of the Music at 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Firehouse show dedicated to abstract 608 Main St., Pleasanton. Reception cally relay our thoughts, emotions and Las Positas Vineyards, Friday, Sep- Teachers’ Association of California Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., with artist on Sunday September 7, experiences through poetry. Become a tember 5th Evening in the Vineyards" and Asbury. Hanson Tam, student Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or art in the Tri-Valley area. 2014 from 1 to 3 PM. Her work will be member & share your work - Contact free concert from 6-9pm featuring of Dr. William Wellborn of the San 931-4848. Local featured artists exhibited August 27 through October [email protected] for more live music by Better Days. Wine, non- Francisco Conservatory, will perform World Fusion: Quattro, Latin, pop, jazz, include Louise Gray, known 12, 2014. info on Theme Challenges, Membership alcoholic beverages and Artisan pizza's timeless music masterpieces by Bach, classical. Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Firehouse Pleasanton Art League Members’ & Opportunities. crafted by On the Vine Catering avail- Beethoven, Liszt and Prokofiev. All Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., for her large abstracts, and Firehouse Show, September 27 to Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd able for purchase ( sorry no outside members of the community are warmly Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Linda Jeffery Sailors for her October 25, 2014. The public is invited and last Saturday from 12 noon-1 food or beverages permitted) To make invited to attend. No charge for admis- 931-4848. watercolors on Yupo paper. to the Reception & Awards Ceremony p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio located reservations please visit our website sion; refreshments served. Further Del Valle Fine Arts, Peter Wyrick, cello Sandra Berkson and Anna on Saturday, September 27 from 1:00 at 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm www.laspositasvinyards.com. Sunday, information: 925 443-2514 accoll@ and Roy Bogas, piano; 8 p.m. Oct. to 3:00 p.m. The Firehouse Arts Center participation by calling (925) 960- Sept 7th " Sunday Funday " event with comcast.net. 11 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Edwards are both noted for is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue, 1194 or via the website at www. special cheese & wine pairing flight. Lisa Loeb in Concert. The one and Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org their colorful paintings and Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners $10 for club members $20 for non- only Lisa Loeb kicks off Firehouse or 373-6800. Diana Carey for her steel ArtWalk, Oct. 11, downtown Livermore, are welcome. Bring some music to members. For more information please Season 5 on Saturday, September Halie Loren, The Next Big Thing among 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - art displays, music, share with the group. Ukuleles are contact us at 925-449-9463 or curt@ 6, 8:00 p.m. Known to many for her jazz vocalists, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. Fire- sculptures. Other artists etc. Free admission. www.livermore- available for purchase. Small $5 fee to laspositasvineyards.com Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., include John Trimingham, performing arts.org. cover meeting costs. Carolyn Wente's Book Club. artisan No. 1 hit “Stay (I Missed You),” which Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Lynne Shephard and Lenore Colored Pencil "Basics and Beyond." cheese and wine with Carolyn Wente as is featured on TV hit shows such as 931-4848. MTINGS/CLASSES Instructor, Maryann Kot. Starting at you discuss that night’s book selection. “Orange is the New Black,” “Workahol- Pleasanton Community Concert Kreit. In all, 32 art works Drumming Class master drum- 9:30-noon on Mon., Sept 8th for five Sept. 17, The Man Who Ate Everything ics,” and “The New Girl.” Loeb’s Band, family concert, 2 p.m. Oct. 19, by 12 artists will be on view mer and teacher Mogauwane, July weeks and starting at 6:30-9PM Sept – Jeffrey Steingarten. 6 to 8 p.m. dynamic career encompasses music, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad and for sale. 9-Sept. 9, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every 9th for five weeks. Classes will be held Wente Vineyards Estate Winery & Tast- film, television, an eyewear collection, Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Tuesday. Bothwell Arts Center, 8th at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th ing Room. Complimentary for Wente award-winning children's recordings, org or 931-4848. The Livermore Library and H Streets, Livermore. Chez Nami Street, Livermore. Space is limited. Vineyards Wine Club members; $10 for and work on behalf of her charity, the Orchestra “Canned” Concert, Las Posi- is located at 1188 So. Liver- program. $15 one class online or at the Signup at Way Up Art and Frame, 1912 public. Wine will be available for sale Camp Lisa Foundation. Part of 2014 tas College Main Theater, 7:30 p.m. more Avenue, Livermore. door, 10 class punch card $120. www. 2nd Street, Livermore. 925-443-3388. by the glass or bottle. Space is limited. national tour. One performance only, Oct. 23. Includes canned food drive. chezanami.org/ Club members make your reservations no opener. Reserved seating tickets Center for the Performing Arts, 3000 The hours are Monday Dance Class, an hour of African move- WINERY EVENTS by calling 925.456.2305 or email the are $22.50-$35.00; available at www. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// through Thursday 10am- ment. July 9-Sept. 10, 7:30 to 8:30 Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley tasting room. Guests can make their firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or laspositascollege.edu/performingarts 9pm, , Friday 10am-6pm, p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, 8th and H wineries will be hosting "Wine reservation online. 5565 Tesla Road, at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad The Lettermen, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. Saturday 10am-5pm, and Streets, Livermore, every Wednesday. Wednesdays" each Wednesday through Livermore. Reservations or information Avenue, Pleasanton. 23. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Chez Nami program. $15 drop in or October. One featured winery will be at www.wentevineyards.com. Shamrock’n Sundays, Dublin concert Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Sunday 12-6pm. $120 for 10 class punch card. www. open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help guests Murrieta's Well, Traditional Lobster Bake, series, 5 p.m. Emerald Glen Park. Sept. or 373-6800. chezanami.org/ "wine-down" from the work week or Fri., Sept. 19, 6 to 9 p.m. live music 17, Solsa playing R&B, pop, rock and THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 9

Livermore-Amador Symphony Bollinger Canyon Rd in San Ramon. to contemporary, and folk to jazz. To livermoreperformingarts.org. A Taste of the West, 1890s: A Wild West Humane Society’s animal rescue and Pops Concert, Fri., Oct. 24, Robert Sept. 26-Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Fridays and 2 schedule an appointment, call (925) The Secrets of O’Neill in Danville – Evening. September 27, 6 to 10 p.m. community programs. Walk with or Livermore Community Center, 4444 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. info@ 462-4205. Sat., Sept. 6 at 10:00 a.m., and Sat., Handles at Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main without your dog, form a “dog pack” East Ave., Livermore. Theme will be sanramoncommunitytheater.org. www. Livermore-Amador Symphony Associa- Sept. 27 at 1:00 p.m. Walking tour of Street, Pleasanton. $45 per person. with family and friends for added inspi- Star-Spangled Pops. Doors open 7 sanramon.ca.gov/Parks/theater tion's 42nd Competition for Young downtown Danville with stories about Museum on Main’s 5th annual Wild ration, even participate virtually. www. p.m., concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets Dr. Doolittle, Jr., presented by Pleasanton Musicians, application deadline is Danville and the O’Neills when they West fundraiser. Dinner, no host bar, valleyhumane.org 430, 447-6454. livermoreamadorsym- Civic Arts Stage Company. Sept. Sunday, October 5, 2014. (Applications lived at Tao House between 1937- gaming tables, live and silent auctions, An Evening with Albert Einstein, October phony.org. 26-Oct. 5, Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and will be accepted starting on 9/26.) 1944. Docent led tours sponsored by live music by Extended Roots. Must be 21st, 7 p.m. Museum on Main 2014 Foothill High School Band Review. 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Firehouse Open to instrumentalists and vocal- the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. 21 or over. For tickets, call 925-462- Ed Kinney Speakers Series, Firehouse October 25, 2014. Parade on Main Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., ists who reside or attend school in Tour begins at Museum of the San 2766, or go to the Museum on Main, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Street at 8:30 a.m. free and open to Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Livermore, Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin, Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., and 603 Main Street, Pleasanton during Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 general the public. Field Show at Foothill High 931-4848. or San Ramon. Students are eligible ends at the O’Neill Commemorative on regular operating hours. admission, $7 seniors, $5 members, School, 4 to 10 p.m., general admis- Michael Krasny: Off Mike: A Memoir through grade 12. If not enrolled in Front Street, across from the Danville 25th Annual Nostalgia Car Show, and $3 students/teachers with ID. sion $10. www.foothillmusic.org of Talk Radio and Literary Life. 7:40 high school, the maximum age is 17. Library. No charge Altamont Cruisers. Sunday, September Tickets may be purchased at Museum Jeni and Billy, Appalachian Folk Duo. 2 p.m., Oct. 9. Rae Dorough Speaker All instruments will be considered. Two Children’s Fair, Sat., Sept. 13, 10 a.m. 28, 20149:00 am to 4:00 p.m. Down- on Main during regular operating hours p.m. Sun., Oct. 26, Pleasanton Library, Series, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First young musicians will be selected to to 4 p.m. Robert Livermore Community town Livermore. Opening Ceremonies or by phoning the museum at (925) 400 Old Bernal Avenue. Free concert. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. perform as soloists with the symphony Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. at 9:00 am. www.altamontcruisers.org 462-2766. Tickets purchased by phone (925) 931-3400. org, 373-6800. in February 21, 2015. Each winner/ Local performers, information for 4th annual Paws in the Park, Sunday, will be available for pick up at Will Jake Shimabukura, ukulele virtuoso. Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody, 8 p.m. soloist will be awarded $500. Applica- parents and kids, free make it and take September 28, 2014. dog walk and Call in the lobby of the Firehouse Arts (Sold Out) 7:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 28. Fri., Oct. 10. Bankhead Theater, 2400 tions must be accompanied by an it booths, inflatable activity center, animal festival benefiting Valley Center on the evening of the event. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- $8.00 application fee and a recording Livermore Police Dept. car seat checks, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org theater.org or 373-6800. for preliminary screening. Additional Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Dept. safety or 373-6800. Avenue Q, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, information may be obtained from trailer and more. www.larpd.org. Friends of Dublin Library Mariachi Sol de Mexico, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31; Nov. 1, 2; www.livamsymph.org or by contacting Eugene O’Neill, Tennessee Williams Thurs., Oct. 30. Bankhead Theater, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. the competition chairperson at (925) and The Art of the Escape -- Saturday, 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Sundays. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 447-1947. September 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Book Sale Scheduled headtheater.org or 373-6800. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Cantabella Registration, Fall registration Museum of the San Ramon Valley, org or 373-6800. for Cantabella Children’s Chorus is 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. Panel ON THE STAGE The Senior Players Present... Always now open to new students. Classes discussion on the Festival’s featured Friends of Dublin Library, Inc. will hold its semi-annual Wonder of the World, Aug. 29-Sept. 21, a Bridesmaid, Oct. 24 and 25 at 7:30 begin the week of September 1st in playwrights with focus on the role of Used Book Sale Fri., Sept. 12 through Sun. Sept. 14 at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. p.m. and Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Firehouse Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin. This “escape” in their works and lives. Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza. Third St., Hayward.Program and facility Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., international award-winning chorus Admission $12 available at www. Friday will be members only night, 6 to 8 p.m. Member- of the Hayward Area Recreation and Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or has been providing high quality music EugeneOneill.org. Park District. www.dmtonline.org or 931-4848. education to children ages 5-18 for An Evening with Architect Charles ships will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. The sale contin- 510-881-6777. Creatures of Impulse Presents: over 22 years. For more information Huff, AIA: Architecture in Downtown ues on Saurday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday will be bag Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Nightmare 2014, Oct. 30-Nov. 1. or to register for the training choirs or Pleasanton, September 9th, 7 p.m. day, 1 to 4 p.m.: fill a paper bag (provided) for $4.00. Bag Williams – Village Theatre (233 Front Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad schedule an audition for the performing Museum on Main 2014 Ed Kinney Street, Danville). September 5, 6, 7*, Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. choirs, visit cantabella.org/register or Speakers Series, Firehouse Arts Center, Day Special: ½ off on selected audio-visual, vintage and 12, 13, 14* 18 & 20. Produced by org or 931-4848. call 925-292-2663. 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. specially priced items. Role Players Ensemble. Directed by Children’s Theater Aesop’s Fables, Tickets are $10 general admission, Bargain books and audio-visual materials will be George Maguire. Tickets $28 at www. Oct. 24, 7 p.m. and Oct. 25, 3 p.m. OPERA $7 seniors, $5 members, and $3 RolePlayersEnsemble.com. Tennessee Las Positas College Black Box Theater, Rigoletto, Livermore Valley Opera, Sept. students/teachers with ID. Tickets may available Most prices are $1 or less. Funds from sales go Williams Pulitzer Prize winning drama. Performing Arts Center, 3000 Campus 27, 28, Oct. 4, 5. Written by Verdi as be purchased at Museum on Main towards purchasing the Library's materials and supporting (*post-show discussion). Hill Dr., Livermore. http://lasposi- a social commentary on a corrupt and during regular operating hours or by its programs. National Acrobats of the People’s taQscollege.edu/performingarts abusive nobility. Bankhead Theater, phoning the museum at (925) 462- Republic of China, 8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- 2766. Tickets purchased by phone will Sale features specially priced books, new or of extra 12. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., COMEDY headtheater.org or 373-6800. be available for pick up at Will Call in value; vintage books; teacher materials section; and Sunday Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Comedy Uncorked 2014, Retzlaff the lobby of the Firehouse Arts Center specials, 1/2 off selected items. or 373-6800. Vineyard, 1356 N. Livermore Ave., MISCELLANEOUS on the evening of the event. Tickets The Iceman Cometh by Eugene O’Neill Livermore, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken may be available at the event subject More information is available on the Library's website at – Old Barn, Eugene O’Neill National Benefit for Open Heart Kitchen. Sept. Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. to availability. www.aclibrary.org or the Friends’ website at www.dublin- Historic Site, Danville. September 19, 20 line-up: Mike Moto, Lynnruth Miller Features local authors reading their 2nd annual A Taste for Giving, friends.org or call the Library at 925-828-1315. The Library 21*, 25, 26, 27 and 28*. Produced by and Yayne Abeba. Tickets at www. work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee fundraiser for Fertile Groundworks. at is wheelchair accessible. Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Tao House. comedyuncorked.com and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- Crooked Vine Winery, 4948 Tesla Road Directed by Eric Fraisher Hayes. Tickets Will Durst in Boomeraging, Oct. 17 more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. Livermore. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, $35 at www.EugeneOneill.org . Eugene and 18, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Information go to http://facebook.com/ 6pm to 9pm. Live and silent auctions O’Neill’s drama of down-and-outers at 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. StoriedNights with autographed sports memorabilia Harry Hope’s Saloon on the waterfront. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Livermore Valley Wine Country Wed- and autographed music albums, vaca- Lynnewood to Host Interfaith Transportation to O’Neill National ding Soirée at Wente Vineyards, in tions and spa packages. Opportunity Historic Site is by National Park Service DANCE partnership with Livermore Downtown drawings and more. Live acoustical Religious Chat shuttle from the Museum of the San Square dancing for all ages 8 years and Inc., Sept. 4, 5:30 to 8 p.m. For tickets music. Appetizers provided by local Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Avenue, up beginning September 4. Thursdays or more information call Livermore restaurants. Fertile Groundworks' On September 10th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Lynnewood Danville. (*post-show discussion) . from 7:00-8:30pm at Del Valle High, Downtown Inc.: (925) 373-1795. mission is teaching, growing and giving United Methodist Church will host the September Interfaith Truth, Lies and Illusions -- Saturday, 2253 5th Street, Livermore. Families Zombie Pub Crawl, 6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. to those in need. Over 25,000 lbs of September 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the and friends welcome. September 4. The Plague starts at the Downtown organically grown produce has been Interconnect Religious Chat. Old Barn at Eugene O’Neill National classes start the 4th and are free to Art Studios 62 So. L St. Livermore, given to Open Heart Kitchen, Tri-Valley Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer will speak on the topic Historic Site in Danville. An afternoon new dancers. Questions? Margaret where average citizens are turned Haven Food Pantry and other local food "Rituals Honoring Someone who has Died." Following her of short scenes presented by Bay Area 925-447-6980. into hideous zombies, given their pantries in the last two years. Tickets talk, attendees will take time to share their own religious theatre companies exploring the stories special glow-in-the-dark zombie beer are still available, but limited on our we tell each other, or tell ourselves, in AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS mugs, and turned loose in Livermore’s Website. www.fertilegroundworks.org and cultural rituals. an effort to cope with one’s circum- Auditions for Valley Concert Chorale’s Downtown. Several barkeeps and pub for more information, call 925-290- The community is invited to attend to learn and get to stances. Admission $25, available at 2014-2015 Season, now scheduling owners will pour a half-pint at half- 7201. know one another across religions. www.EugeneOneill.org. Transportation appointments for auditions to be held price in these special mugs, plus other Lobster Clambake at Wente Vineyards, to O’Neill National Historic Site is by on Mondays, Sept. 8 and 15. Auditions goodies the shopkeepers are cooking 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the sanctuary at 4444 Black National Park Service shuttle from the and rehearsals are held at the First up to appease them. At 8:45PM, zom- Sat., Sept. 13, 2nd Annual Livermore Avenue in Pleasanton. Lynnewood UMC participates in Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Presbyterian Church of Livermore. The bies will gather for a special “Thriller” Valley Performing Arts Center Lobster Interfaith Connect, a lay interfaith group in Livermore and Railroad Avenue, Danville. church is located at 2020 Fifth Street. dance on the pavilion in front of the Clambake, supporting the visual and Treasure Island, San Ramon Community The Chorale is seeking experienced Bankhead Theater and then head to the performing arts in the Tri-Valley. www. Pleasanton, as well as in the church's local Interfaith Aware- Theater production based on the story singers with sight-reading skills who Vine Cinema for a special screening of bankheadtheater.org. ness Group under the leadership of Marsha Nakamura. by Robert Louis Stevenson; directed by enjoy singing exciting and challenging “Night of the Living Dead”. Tickets are Splatter, Sept. 20, Emerald Glen Park, Visit the church’s website at www.lynnewood.org, or Roger Craig. All performances will be music. The Chorale performs a wide $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Dublin. Food, wine and art, fun for all. held at the Front Row Theater, 17011 variety of music ranging from classical This is a 21-and-over only event. www. www.dublin.ca.gov call 925 846-0221.

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(Organizations wishing to run notices Center Library Thursday, September 18th in Bulletin Board, send information to PO from 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care call Tri-Valley CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or of Bulletin Board or email information to visit our website at http://trivalleycares.org [email protected]. Include name Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek of organization, meeting date, time, place Branch of AAUW, membership brunch, and theme or subject. Phone number and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 at contact person should also be included. Roundhill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Aero Precision Expands into New, Larger Facility Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Road, Alamo. Topic will be Women in Film: Livermore Amador Valley Garden From Evolution to Revolution presented Club will meet on Thursday, September by Marilyn Fabe, PhD, UC Berkeley Senior Aero Precision, a Green- of its new facility in Liver- 11, 2014, 7:00pm at Alisal School’s Lecturer Marilyn has taught a wide variety wich AeroGroup company, more, located in the 15th multipurpose room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, of film courses for the Department of Film welcomed guests for tours Congressional District,” Pleasanton. Susan Handjian, a gardening and Media at Berkeley, including many consultant and coach who has worked for on the representation of women in film. and held a ribbon cutting said Congressman Eric EBMUD for many years assisting residential Learn about the film industry through film celebration today in honor Swalwell (CA-15). “Aero customers to save water, will speak on clips and the role women played in that Mediterranean plants and grey water. evolution. Send reservation as soon as of its brand new facility. Precision is a great example Visitors are welcome. For more information, possible. For further information, contact The recently renovated of a business growing, suc- call Bev at 925 485 7812 or visit www. membership co-chairs Tena Gallagher at 43,844 square-foot distribu- ceeding, and creating jobs lavgc,org. 925-837-0826 or Soni Leighton at 925- Tea Dance featuring The Mellotones 286-1737. Pay on line at: http://daw-ca. tion center is located near here in the East Bay.” Combo Jazz Band, presented by Veterans aauw.net/2014-membership-brunch/ the Livermore Municipal The new building pro- of Foreign Wars Pleasant Post 6298, 1 to Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Airport. vides double the square- 3:15 p.m. Veterans Hall, 301 Main St., Club, Sat., Sept. 6, 58 miles Diablo Vista Pleasanton. Dates for tea Dances are Sept. Park to Pig Farm Hill and The Bears, meet “Our business is growing footage of Aero Precision’s 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. Music from the 8:30 a.m., Kevin Thieben, 437-5919. Sun., and this new space provides previous office space and American songbook played for listening Sept. 9, 45-55 miles, from San Ramon many benefits to help us abounds with several new and dancing for a variety of ballroom Central Park to Livermore, meet 9 a.m., experiences. Admission $10. Food and drink Kevin Thieben, 437-5919. Wed., Sept. 10, better serve our customers, Green energy technology will be provided. Proceeds benefit needy 40 miles from San Ramon Central Park to OEM partners, vendors features including worksta- veterans and their families. Information the Diablo Junction and Walnut Creek, meet [email protected] or 443-2224. 9:30 a.m. Jim Conger, 876-4949. Anyone and our employees,” said tions that are made from Tri-Valley Republican Women planning to go on a ride is asked to call the Aero Precision President recycled materials, LED Federated presents Kevin McGary at their leader for details on where to meet and Frank Cowle. “We are about lighting throughout the fa- dinner meeting on Thursday, September 11, what to bring. 2014. McGary is an author, public speaker, Dementia Education Classes, at providing key support for cility, warehouse lighting Pictured at Aero Precision celebration of the opening facilitator/teacher, and ministry leader. Heritage Estates in Livermore presented mission readiness, and this motion sensors to turn off of its new facility are President of Aero Precision Frank His focus has been to challenge politicos by VITAS Hospice. Sat., Sept. 13, 9 to 11 new spaces allows us to do power in unoccupied activ- and Clergy to live with the highest levels a.m. basics of dementia and communicat- Cowle (left) and Livermore Mayor John Marchand. of integrity by taking an uncompromising ing with people who have dementia. Class that even more efficiently.” ity zones, timed office light stance toward righteousness and justice. 2, Sat., Sept. 27, 9 to 11 a.m. behaviors The military aircraft switches that deactivate He has authored two books: “Insan- associated with dementia and how to cope. parts distribution company office light zones in the eve- parts disposal, as well as previous space. Cowle says ity” and “Just, Justly, Justice.” Kevin is Classes in the assisted living activities paper recycling through the the added space provides also President of the Frederick Douglass room. RSVP would be appreciated, but has been located in the City ning, light diffusing curtains Foundation of California. Join TVRWF at drop-ins welcome. Call Heritage Estates, of Livermore for more than that reduce energy costs in building. them with the ample room to Cattlemen's Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk 373-3636. The company’s ware- strategically place inventory Road, Livermore. Social hour 6 pm, dinner International Dance Festival for ten years. It employs over high sun exposure offices, at 7 pm. Cost: members-$30/guests-$34. New Dancers, Sun., Oct. 26, 3 to 5 p.m. 100 full-time staff. dedicated recycle bins for house capacity has also in- to minimize picking time Contact Rebecca Potts at rebecca.potts@ Livermore Veterans Hall, 522 South L “I congratulate Aero Pre- used electronics, batteries, creased significantly nearly and maximize efficiency. comcast.net or phone 925-294-4013. Street, Livermore. Free. No partner or tripling from the company’s Flea Market, presented by Fraternal experience necessary. Experienced dancers cision on the grand opening computer and cell phone Order of Eagles, on Sat., Sept. 6. Set-up at welcome. Wear layered clothing and com- 6 a.m., closes at 4 p.m. parking lot, 527 fortable shoes. Presented by the Del Valle North Livermore Ave., Livermore. $20 for a Folk Dancers. Wide variety of dances from 15x15 foot space, $5 for a table rental. Ven- around the world will be taught. Informa- dors welcome. Call Eagles Hall at 449-6281 tion at [email protected] or visit www. or Val Olson at 449-5807. folkdance.com, call 415-246-7697. “Mae Brussell in Santa Cruz” Widowed Men and Women of (speech 1987 – film made in 2006) will Northern CA., Lunch in Livermore, Sept. be shown at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the 13, noon, RSVP by Sept. 10 to Bette, 510- IBEW Hall; 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. 357-7873. Happy hour in Pleasanton, Sept. Mae Brussell didn’t live to see the 9/11 18, 5 p.m., RSVP by Sept. 16 to Marge, Air Force Airman 1st Class Air Force Airman Cameron tragedy; but, this film that is part speech 828-5124. Friendly bridge, Sept. 20, 1 p.m., Daniel J. King (at left) graduated J. Visaya-Ennis (at left) gradu- and part biography shows a person who RSVP by Sept. 13 to Ruby, 462-9636. Lunch from basic military training at ated from basic military training we would’ve described as a deep politics in Fremont, Sept. 24, 1 p.m., RSVP by Sept. Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- at Joint Base San Antonio- researcher. In the 70’s, she wrote articles 21 to Vickie, 510-656-1166. Lunch/brunch land, San Antonio, Texas. Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. in the Realist magazine contending that in San Ramon, Sept. 28, 1 p.m., RSVP by The airman completed an Manson, the SLA, & People’s Temple were Sept. 26 to Hilda, 398-8808. Dinner at The airman completed an all CIA operations (Operation Gardenplot) Uncle Yu's following opera, Sept. 28, 5 p.m., intensive, eight-week program intensive, eight-week program created to discredit blowback to Hoover’s RSVP by Sept. 21 to Pat, 846-3808. that included training in military that included training in military 50’s America in the 60’s. Meet & greet Pleasanton Lions Club 3rd Annual discipline and studies, Air Force discipline and studies, Air Force potluck begins at 6:30 PM, the 116 minute Fall Restaurant & Shop Walk, Tues., Sept. core values, physical fitness, core values, physical fitness, film begins at 7:00 PM, followed by a 23, 6 to 9 p.m. Evening sampling a variety and basic warfare principles and basic warfare principles short discussion. This unaffiliated event of foods, beverages and desserts at local and skills. is free, open to the public, and wheelchair downtown dining and shopping hot spots. and skills. accessible. For more information, call Tickets are limited. They are available at King is the son of Diane and Visaya-Ennis is the son of 925-462-3459. Renee Huber State Farm, 320 St. Mary St.; Michael King of Pleasanton. He Arlene Wells of Barstow and Tri-Valley Communities Against a 925-484-2222 or Comerica Bank, 600 is a 2006 graduate of Amador grandson of Mary Lou Emer- Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley Main St., 925-249-9250. For more info, Valley High School. son of Livermore. He is a 2013 CAREs) monitors nuclear weapons and en- email: [email protected] graduate of Silver Valley High vironmental clean-up activities throughout or visit our website: www.pleasantonlion- School, Yermo. the US nuclear weapons complex, with a sclub.org special focus on Livermore Lab and the sur- Tri-Valley Democratic Club presents rounding communities. All are welcome at Analyzing Community Choice Aggregation our monthly meeting at the Livermore Civic with Seth Baruch President of Carbonomics THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 11

& Eloise Hamann - OFA CCA Honcho. Mon., Annual Holiday Craft Fair for local artisans first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Sunset Community Church, 2200 East Avenue, Livermore, worship service and fourth Thursday evenings at 7:30pm. Sept. 15, 7 p.m. IBEW 595, 6250 Village to market their wares. Holiday Craft Fair on the second Wednesday of the month, Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are wel- Sept. 11 through Oct. 30. These sessions Parkway, Dublin. Refreshments. Public will be Thursday, November 6 from 11:00 Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts come. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) are open to all, regardless of religious invited. a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at family activities, and monthly adult socials. at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church Little Brown Church, United Church affiliation. Pre-registration is required. Call GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) the Livermore Barn located at 3131 Pacific Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Mary Hagerty at 925-846-5377 for more and Renee Huber of State Farm Insurance Avenue in Livermore. Vendor applications www.PleasantonNewcomers.com of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. information. are offering women a networking opportu- are being accepted. If interested, download Community Resources for Indepen- program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- nity at September’s mixer. Enjoy a glass of a Tri-Valley Haven Craft Fair Vender ap- dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help call 447-6282. Pathway Community Church, 6533 day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Livermore. wine from White Crane Winery while you’re plication at www.trivalleyhaven.org, or call people with disabilities and supports them Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 a.m., Mocho there. Thurs., Sept. 17, 5 p.m. State Farm (925) 667-2711. to live independently and participate in their Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. 1501 Hillcrest Insurance, 310 St. Mary St., Pleasanton. 25th Annual Nostalgia Car Show, community for as long as they are willing more. Information, 447-8840. adult programs. Biblically based practical Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 9 a.m.; 4th ward RSVP and prepay required by September presented by the Altamont Cruisers. and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, messages, nondenominational. All are 11 a.m., Springtown ward, 1 p.m. 14th. www.gnon.org/rsvp.html. $10/pp for Sunday, September 28, 20149:00 am to Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- GNON members, $15/pp for non-members 4:00 pm Downtown Livermore. Opening information and referrals and provide a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. org (925) 829-4793. Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday Registration for fall classes offered Ceremonies at 9:00 am. www.altamont- community education at senior centers and adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleas- by the Livermore Adult Community Educa- cruisers.org affordable housing complexes to residents information, call 925-447-1246. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. anton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 tion Center underway. Register online at Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley Asbury United Methodist Church, worship service. Bible Study/Sunday School Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday www.livermoreadulted.org or walk-in regis- group of retired men who join together to office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton tration at 1401 Almond Avenue, Livermore. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Livermore 94550 and can be reached by Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo The offices are open Monday-Thursday 9:00 include golf, bridge, photography, travel, phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 to 7:00 pm. Call for more information (925) fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technology. 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- [email protected] for more info. a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. 606-4722. Classes range from computers The Tri-Valley Branch serves men living in cril-online.org. All services are free. munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 John Knox Presbyterian Church, to art and more. For class dates and times, Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and San NAMI (National Alliance on Mental (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. 7421 Amarillo Rd, Dublin. Sunday worship go to www.livermoreadulted.org Ramon. The group meets for lunch on the Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and org. trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Mow no Mo’!” or “How to Remove first Thursday of each month at the San Support Group is a twice-a-month parent United Christian Church, celebrating The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Your Lawn” workshop will be held from 10 Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, support group for parents with children 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr High youth group a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6 in Livermore. San Ramon. Please read more about the to age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth Register at www.BringingBacktheNatives. Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and having bipolar or other mood disorders. morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. net. In this hands-on workshop participants the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For It meets First and third Tuesdays of each on Sunday morning and first Fridays. The & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. learn how to remove a lawn, select native information or to attend a meeting, call Rich month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at community is welcome. United CC is an 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed plants, and design a water-conserving, Osborne 925-785-3549. Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Open and Affirming ministry. Call 449- a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Mondays each pesticide-free garden that attracts wildlife. Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard Dr., Suite #114, Pleasanton. The group is 6820 for more information. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary month at 7pm, 1893 N. Vasco Rd. (UU The workshop will be led by Kat Weiss Active Duty and Veterans. Meet with drop-in, no registration required and is free. Granada Baptist Church, 945 aged children go to Kid’s Church following Church). More information: LivermoreQuak- of Kat Weiss Landscape Design, Robyn other like minded veterans for camaraderie Suzi Glorioso by phone: (925) 443-1797 or Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 [email protected] or (925) 315-7170. Navarra from the Zone 7 Water Agency, and and support of veterans causes. The Fleet by e-mail: [email protected] Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all Community Bible Study Women’s Kathy Kramer, Bringing Back the Natives Reserve Association is a chartered orga- Tri-Valley Haven is offering a sexual – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805- ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in class of Pleasanton, “Return to Jerusalem: Garden Tour Coordinator. nization that provides a voice in Congress. assault support group for survivors of 7151. the dining hall; 925-449-4848. God’s Mercy and Faithfulness to His College Prep Classes in Livermore - Young veterans are highly encouraged to sexual assault on Fridays at 1 pm at their Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- People” will be the featured study his fall. A LARPD is offering classes in “Navigating the get involved in promoting the concerns of Livermore community building. The group Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, stone Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. children’s program is available for infants College Application Maze” (9/8/14 - 6:30- your generation. The local branch of the will help survivors gain further knowledge services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 blended with choir and band. Childcare to 5 years old. Class starts on Sept. 11 and 8:30 pm), “SAT Highlight Reel” (9/6/14 – 9 FRA meets the first Friday of each month at and understanding of the effects of sexual a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. offered for infants through age 6 and continues each week on Thursdays at 9:30- am-12:30 pm) and “Writing Essays that 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, assault and help them find support in a org/ All are welcome. children start in the worship service. 10:40 11:30am until May 14, 2014. Valley Bible Shine” (9/6/14 – 1:30-3:30 pm) Classes 522 South L St., Livermore. For more safe and confidential environment. This Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 a.m. contemporary worship led by a band. Church, 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. will be held at Robert Livermore Community information go to www.fra.org or contact group aims to support each participant by Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all Sunday school for children and middle- Contact Sherri at 925-399-5074 or email Center 4444 East Avenue, Livermore. Reg- Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine creating an empowering atmosphere where ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Chil- schoolers. www.centerpointechurch.org [email protected] for more informa- ister at 925 373-5700, or go to susanprep. Maese at 454-1582. participants can learn new coping skills. dren’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible 925-846-4436. tion or to register.” com for additional information. Operation: SAM “Supporting All Christine at Tri-Valley Haven: 925-667- study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Unity of Tri-Valley - 9875 Dublin Assistance League® of Amador Val- Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military 2707. prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles west ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated support organization based in Livermore. adult ministries meet every other month. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. of Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton). 10:00 group of volunteers, reaching out to those S.A.M. has been in operation since January RELIGION 846-8650 for more information. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Sunday service; children’s program avail- in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun 2004. It is dedicated to the continued First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meet- able. All are welcome. Ongoing classes, doing it. Regular meetings are held on the morale support of deployed troops. For Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and ing at Altamont Creek Elementary School, groups, and activities. Rev. Karen Epps, third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the information or donations, visit www. Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional 6 p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for 6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. minister. http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/ Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For operationsam.org, email operationsam@ Service in the Sanctuary and children’s all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at Services at 10:00 a.m. 925.829-2733. more information, see our website, www. comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. program. For more information www.fpcl.us 3:30 p.m. Wednesday nights there is adult Cedar Grove Community Church, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will be hold- amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e-mail Birthright Crisis Pregnancy Center in or 925-447-2078. Bible study at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship ing a secular Rosh Hashanah experience assistanceleagueamadorvalley@yahoo. Livermore is looking for a substitute office Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut youth, and children's choir for kids. Child Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. for families on Sunday, September 14 from com, or call (925) 461-6401. volunteer for all days. The following vol- St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at care during all events. 447-1848, www. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. 10-12. Kids aged 5-13 will decorate plates Livermore-Amador-Genealogical unteers are also needed: board members, 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages trinitylivermore.org. St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church for apples and honey, the traditional Jewish Society, meeting 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at computer tech and website assistance, at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas (1928 Book of Common Prayer), 193 New Year treat. Adults can learn about the Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton. grant writer, publicity chairman, CPA to as- worship service. AWANA children's program Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Sunday history and practices of the holiday from Topic will be “Where There’s a Will: Probate sist once a year, and an administrative sec- Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) and 10 am a non-religious perspective. $15/non- Records can prove family connections.” retary. Livermore office is open M-Tu-W-F, Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact (High Mass with Sunday School). Other Holy member child. Reservations required. RSVP Janice M. Sellers, a professional genealo- 10 am-2 pm and Th eve. 6-9 pm. Birthright Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Days as announced. 925/906-9561. to (925) 485-1049. Sponsored by Tri-Valley gist will discuss the pros and cons of using offers free and confidential pregnancy tests, Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Cultural Jews. Aran’s Art Studio (3313 Wills and estate records and what the friendship, adoption and medical referrals, Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Village Dr, Castro Valley). pitfalls can be. She specializes in Jewish baby and maternity clothing, and more. Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Health and Wellness, 4-week and newspaper research. Visitors are We are located at 1520 Catalina Ct. To Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Com- stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Lynnewood United Methodist workshop, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30 – 8:00 always welcome. Contact for more informa- discuss a variety of volunteer opportunities munity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, (831) 278-1916. Church, 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly pm led by Sheila Eckel, a certified Nutrition tion [email protected] or if pregnant and need assistance, call Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 congregation where all are welcome. Educator, Bauman College, Health and Free Diabetes Self-Management during business hours at 925-449-5887. Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek.org. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays Lifestyle Coach (Institute for Integrative Classes, This 7 week series will teach The 1-800-550-4900 Hotline number is Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- with Sunday school for youth and adults at Nutrition), trained in Intuitive Healing and participants how to manage diabetes with staffed 24 hours a day. www.birthright.org/ with the Congress of Secular Jewish Organi- dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both services. Emotional Freedom Technique. Unity of exercise, healthy eating, and medica- livermore for more information about our zations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith a.m. All are most welcome to come and Contact Rev. Heather Hammer at 846- Tri-Valley’s Gathering Place, 7567 Amador tions, and answer questions about living services. Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. 0221, send an email to office@lynnewood. Valley Blvd, #120, Dublin. $15 suggested with diabetes. Mondays, Sept., 22, 9:30 Depression and Bipolar Support EastBaySecularJews.org. For more information call the church office org or visit website at www.lynnewood.org. love offering. www.unityoftrivalley.org (925) am - 11:30 am. Dublin Senior Center, 7200 Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets First Church of Christ, Scientist, 925-462-4802. Grief Journey, Grieving people need 829-2733 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Class is open Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church time and space to honor their grief. Each Eckankar, Community HU Chant is the to adults of all ages (not just Seniors) with Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447- person’s grief journey has its own path theme of a 20 minute non-denominational pre diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Please call Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church 3289. Sunday Summer Combined Service and its own time. Although there is no right prayer activity Saturday, September 6th at the Alameda County Diabetes Program at Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ and reading room are located at Third and at 9:30am. Child care for children under or wrong path, there are stepping stones 1:00 PM. The Community HU is held once a 510-383-5185 to register. pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al N Streets. The Reading Room, which is 5 available starting at 9:15am. For more that are part of each grief journey and month each 1st Saturday at The Parkview, Calling all crafters, sell your hand- Pereira, 462-6415. open to the public, features books, CDs and information check us out on the web at will be explored in a series of bi-monthly 100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. For more made creations and benefit survivors Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open magazines for sale. For information, call www.saintbartslivermore.com workshops at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Information contact: http://eck-ca.org/ by of violence and homelessness in your to new and established residents of the (925) 447-2946. Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, second computer. hometown. Tri-Valley Haven is hosting an Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Speakers Focus on Importance and Benefits of Education Messages delivered by Russell added, the future that enables every student Independent from the start. Wiedenmeyer noted that I gained both confidence three speakers at Las Positas will include many oppor- not just to do well, but to They responded to its sup- graduates now take on a and experience and started College focused on change, tunities for you to adapt flourish. The faculty wel- port of open space, educa- new responsibility, and the speaking up and making being able to adapt, and not to change and use your comes the diversity in age, tion and the arts, and the good news is that the foun- friends. As advisors of the being afraid to take risk. education to solve problems. ethnicity and economic disadvantaged. dation that we have laid out Express, Melissa and Mar- Those attending the presen- There are water and energy background that each stu- In 1972, nine years lat- here has empowered and cus helped me develop edu- tation were also reminded shortages. There are po- dent brings to the institution. er, the community came prepared us to be the best at cational skills that I could that education had provided litical and social challenges "As a result, each of you, through again. The Inde- what we do. use outside their classrooms with the basics needed to across the globe. There are the graduates, have been pendent was boycotted, after Wiedenmeyer explained and in my own personal life. succeed. They are lessons global and regional financial encouraged to stretch, to supporting an initiative to that both rigorous academ- The most important les- that will apply to new stu- issues. The rate of urbaniza- take risks, to be far reaching slow growth, by business ics and the LPC personnel son Melissa and Marcus dents, starting at Las Positas tion is equivalent to “the in your goals for your future interests who wanted to themselves have helped taught me, however, was this fall. construction of a city of a education and your careers." develop the ranchlands and shape the future and goals how to serve. Because of New Las Positas College million people every five Seppala went on to say vineyards that surround the of students into what they Melissa’s gentle criticisms President Barry Russell days from now for the next that the uniqueness of the Tri-Valley, including the need to be. on how to be a good leader talked about change. Russell 40 years.” area and the college did not land around the college. The Students on a number and Marcus’s reminders that told the graduates, "While Russell stated that the occur accidentally. Law- consequences of businesses of teams were able to meet most of the time people are you have been here at Las future is not one to fear. rence Livermore National cancelling their advertising their collective goals with going to care more about Positas College working on "The class of 2014 brings Laboratory and Sandia Na- en masse saw the newspa- the opportunities that LPC what I do than about me, it your degree or certificate, hope, knowledge and deter- tional Laboratories provided per reduces in pages and has provided them. Some of has become very important many things have changed mination as future scientists, leaders in every aspect of the publication dates. Finances these students are graduat- to me to serve others us- in the world. In fact, prob- educators, doctors, lawyers, community. The values of were impacted. Hundreds of ing today, and all of them ing the skills that they and ably the most important bankers, skilled technicians, these leaders were different community members loaned are well-prepared to meet other personnel at LPC have thing that you learned in the and humanitarians." from those in other commu- The Independent money, their futures, Wiedenmeyer taught me. last few years is that change He added that he sees nities. For instance, no one sometimes for a day and added. She noted, "No matter is a part of life." in graduates future inven- at the labs was impressed sometimes for several years. She pointed out that some what background we come As an example, he point- tions to help solve future if you drove to work in a "Thanks to the idealism goals, however, are focused from, there is something ed out that this morning in problems, cures to chronic Cadillac. Respect went to and caring of the commu- on the individual. This is we all must come to realize. the past you would have health problems and less suf- those who performed at a nity, The Independent is where the other aspect of We all have capabilities to “turn off your cell phones.” fering, political and social high scientific or engineer- still here, supporting the the foundation that LPC become successful at what Instead, you heard, “Please solutions for world peace, ing level. protection of our beautiful has provided has helped: we do, and we are all able turn on your cell phones future educators of the world "Part of their value sys- open hills and valleys, and it's personnel. The teachers, to take those skills and turn and tweet, text, and share who will shape the future tem required caring about celebrating the cultural life faculty and administrators them into something that your graduation with family, through teaching and learn- the community, giving back of the Valley, including the of this community, some could be a great benefit friends and the world.” ing, and productive citizens to it, not just taking from it. achievements at this remark- of whom are here today, for others. We have gained In addition, Russell made engaged in building a world The job of educating you, able college. have single-handedly helped knowledge here that we will the following observations: of opportunities for all. our future leaders, has been This Friend of the Col- students reach their own carry with us throughout our • You probably changed “You are the hope and a nurturing, collaborative lege award has reminded personal goals. lives, long after our time at from an iphone 3 or 4 to an positive change for our partnership between Las me of how important it was Wiedenmeyer stated, "I LPC has ended. iphone 5s with the ability to future world and we are Positas College and the en- to have teachers who built had two goals when I first "I refuse to be limited by just touch the screen with honored to have been part tire community." my confidence, and to have attended Las Positas: to the fact that I chose not to your fingerprint to authenti- of your success," Russell Seppala said she had a community at my back. become editor-in-chief of go to a UC, or by the stigma cate your identity and access concluded. benefited from this unique You, too, have had teach- the Express newspaper and that my future career is not all your data. The Independent pub- environment in the Tri-Val- ers who have helped you to to have a positive impact on as lucrative as others may • You saw gas prices go lisher Joan Seppala received ley and from teachers who strive, and a community that those around me. Two of my be. I chose my own path, and from $2.99 per gallon to the Friend of Las Positas instilled confidence in her. cared about your future. teachers here have been the I will succeed, and in doing over $4.00 per gallon. College award. The themes She talked about starting Seppala stated, "As you sole reasons why I feel that so, I hope to help others • You probably met and of her comments revolved The Independent after be- leave Las Positas College, I have reached those goals. succeed in their own chosen interacted with people from around the importance of ing turned down for jobs as and go forward with your When I first attended paths in life. around the globe, from vari- community and of having a journalist at over ten dif- far-reaching goals, know class as a 15-year-old con- I want to encourage ev- ous backgrounds, and dif- the confidence to take risk ferent newspapers because that we are all your friends, currently enrolled student, eryone to remember that ferent values and cultures, and succeed. she was a woman. She was encouraging you to take the Melissa Korber and Marcus you are here for a reason—to changing your perspective Seppala described the only offered jobs working risks you need to follow Thompson probably didn’t learn and to pass on that and increasing your accep- college as providing a sup- on the society page. The your passion. " know what to do with me knowledge to others so that tance of others. portive environment, one Tri-Valley welcomed The Valedictorian Bekka at first. As time went on, we may all benefit."