Thursday, January 14, 2016 VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 2 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Referendum Aims to Overturn Approval of Lund Ranch II

With approval of the Lund because getting on the ballot is very 100 vertical feet of a ridgeline. One links 12 homes in the new Ranch II development, the battle difficult with 10% of the registered All of the housing that might development via Lund Ranch Road over its future depends on the out- voters needing to sign within 30 have violated Measure PP was to the Ventana, Mission Hills area. come of a referendum. days. "We felt this was an important eliminated from the plan, leaving The second access road, serving See Inside Section A Supporters of the referendum enough issue to warrant paying a connecting road as the point of 31 homes, would be built along began collecting signatures last people for collecting the necessary contention. Referendum support- Sunset Creek Lane to the Sycamore Section A is filled with Sunday. They have until February signatures." ers believe that Greenbriar Homes' Heights/Bridle Creek neighbor- information about arts, 5 to collect close to 4200 signa- At issue is Measure PP, which plans for one of two access roads hood. people, entertainment and tures. Reportedly, it has been very prohibits structures on slopes of to the development violates Mea- The access road connecting special events. There are easy to collect signatures. In one 25% or greater or within 100 feet sure PP. Whether or not a road is Lund Ranch through Sunset Creek education stories, a variety case, over 80% of those asked of a ridgeline. No grading to con- a structure comes into play with Lane to Sycamore Heights would of features, and the arts agreed to sign the petition. struct residential or commercial arguments made for and against be constructed on slopes of 25% or and entertainment and The supporters say that they are structures is allowed on hillside the definition. greater. In addition, retaining walls bulletin board. paying people to gather signatures, slopes 25% or greater, or within Two access roads are included. (See REFERENDUM, page 5)

Jets to Fly Into Livermore During Organization Super Bowl Week to Advocate

The Super Bowl will impact for the Arts the Tri-Valley as jets fly into the Livermore Airport. With the major The sounds of clarinets, hand airports booked solid, local air- drums, trumpets, guitars, and vi- ports are being utilized to handle brant voices echoing about the halls the increased air traffic coming of Livermore's elementary schools is a close-held dream of music into the region. lovers. Members of the Livermore Super Bowl 50 will be played Cultural Arts Council (LCAC), February 7, 2016 at Levi’s Stadium composed of 29 arts and educa- in Santa Clara. tion organizations, are banding The Livermore Airport will host together to help these sounds come at least 80 aircraft from Thursday, to fruition. A committee of LCAC February 4th through Tuesday, members with a shared vision has February 8th. volunteered to assist with the cause. Leander Hauri, Airport Man- The committee gathered infor- ager, said that while there will be mation from teachers and school officials. Members wanted to better increased noise, the jets will not be understand what would be helpful the "super noisy" aircraft. to educators and administrators to The positive, he said, is that ensure that every Livermore Val- increased air traffic will generate ley Joint Unified School District additional direct and indirect lo- Photo - Doug Jorgensen (LVJUSD) student receives diverse cal spending. Those arriving will and enriching arts education. With need transportation and hotels, and Former Livermore Valley Unified School District Trustee Bill Dunlop goes over math problems with two support from LCAC, LVJUSD staff will dine in restaurants. They will of the participants in last week's MathCounts competition. For the story on MathCounts, go to page 6. and administration including Su- perintendent Kelly Bowers, Liver- (See JETS, page 5) more Valley Education Foundation, and Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC), the group Brown's Budget Highlights Road Maintenance has launched a new website to connect and energize community California Gov. Jerry Brown spending for such things as roads ing with the issue of how to update 1990s. With new vehicle engine supporters of arts education. said that his new budget proposal and state building maintenance, a structure of revenue that will keep efficiency, consumers are going The committee called the Liver- for fiscal year 2016-17 anticipates instead of creating new programs up with regularly rising costs of further on a gallon of gas, which more Arts Education Alliance another recession in several years. that would add continuing long- road maintenance and repair. cuts into the revenue for road repair (LAEA) seeks to empower and en- He based that view on the past term costs. Brown's budget totals Livermore City Manager Marc and maintenance, said Roberts. hance arts education for all students performances of five years of $122.6 million. Roberts said that the most impor- Livermore and other cities have in the district. The vision includes prosperity, followed by the dot. Spending money on road repair tant benefit in Brown's budget for had to use the general fund for road an ideal core arts curriculum that is com bust in 2002 and the mort- is exactly what Livermore and his city is the proposal to adjust the repair. "There has not been enough inclusive, diverse, and vibrant, pro- gage meltdown in 2007. Pleasanton want to hear, said offi- gas tax upward, to compensate for money available. Some of our viding every grade level from K-5, In his news conference Jan. cials in those cities. The Legislature decades when it was not adjusted. streets are below the standard that with developmentally-appropriate 7, Brown emphasized one-time is in special session currently, deal- The last increase occured in the music instruction. It would foster (See BUDGET, page 6) creativity and multiple pathways Training Next Week (See ADVOCATE, page 2) LCAC Votes For Literacy Tutors to Support With a waiting list of more enough tutors were available, ac- than 100 adult students hoping to cording to coordinator Carey Jones. improve their reading and writing, Tutor training will take place Creative not to mention conversation skills, on three days at Livermore Public Livermore’s Literacy Program Library, she said: January 20, 25 Downtown will start training next week for and 27 from 10 a.m. to 12:30. new tutors. The training will cover topics Project The program has 106 students such as the impact of illiteracy on today and could double in size if (See TUTORS, page 2) At their January 6th meeting, the Livermore Cultural Arts Council (LCAC) unanimously approved the Wheels Asks for Grant to following statement: "LCAC supports an iconic and creative downtown development Run 8 All-electric Buses that supports the needs of the By Ron McNicoll than current Wheels standard-size Workmen install solar panels at the Lab. Livermore Arts and Cultural com- Livermore-Amador Valley buses, a factor that would reduce munity." Transportation Authority, which wear and tear on the roads, said Approaching the 10-year an- operates the Wheels bus service, Tree. Big Solar Energy Project niversary of the major downtown has applied for a $2 million federal The electric bus consists of renovation, Livermore is set to de- grant to buy eight electric buses. 30% fewer parts, 75% fewer brake Is Nearing Completion velop the remaining 8 acres of land Michael Tree, Executive Direc- repairs, and no expensive after- With a view toward harnessing energy from the sunny skies that will in the heart of downtown Liver- tor of Livermore-Amador Valley exhaust treatments. Tree estimated inevitably return, a 3.3 megawatt solar photovoltaic facility is nearing more, bordered by South L Street, Transportation Authority (LAV- that the maintenance savings would completion at the northwest corner of Lawrence Livermore National Railroad Avenue, South Livermore TA), said that the electric buses amount to $135,000 over the life Laboratory near Vasco Road. Avenue and First Street. The land will be carbon-free, which will of the bus. Depending on rain, which can slow construction, the project could be is temporarily being utilized on a dramatically reduce pollution, and These would not be the first all- finished late this month or early next. It should begin generating power daily basis for parking. will cost less for maintenance. electrics in the nation. San Joaquin a few weeks later following testing and start-up. LCAC's advocacy for the down- Each bus would be priced at County operates two of them, and The facility is expected to generate about 6,300 megawatt hours of town development will focus on $850,000, which is more expensive Foothill Transit in suburbs east of electrical energy per year, which is about the amount of energy consumed how it wishes the arts to be repre- than the $750,000 for the hybrid Los Angeles uses an entire route by 970 average California homes in a year, according to figures from sented and involved with the proj- electric-diesel buses that Wheels with electric buses. If Wheels the U.S. Energy Information Administration. ect. To begin, the organization will uses now. However, the fuel sav- receives the grant, it would be For comparison, it will operate at about two and a half times the make known and share interests at ings over the life of the bus would probably the first in the nation to capacity of the big solar energy system at Las Positas Community Col- upcoming City workshops to be amount to $250,000. lege, which can generate about 1.3 megawatts of power, according to held February 8 at 7pm and Febru- The electric bus weighs less (See BUSES, page 4) (See SOLAR, page 6) (See LCAC, page 2)

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The Tri-Valley Learning ported to his board that there The employee with whom he agreement. classes without billing LCAC encourages all Corporation (TVLC) and had been correspondence corresponded left LPC, and Russell told The Inde- TVLC is that the classes Livermore residents inter- Las Positas College (LPC) with LPC concerning a debt LPC President Barry Russell pendent that although he were exclusively for LPC ested in the development of have reached agreement on of $208,000 owed for the was not aware of Zukoski's has been college president students. If the classes were the last open acreage within paying a debt owed to the salaries for the instructors. letter. for two years, the issue went open to the public, the col- downtown Livermore to at- college. Zukoski told the board However, after a report- back a little further in time. lege would have paid for tend the workshops to show For more than two years, that TVLC had been under er's inquiry, Russell said that Russell said that as far as them, said Russell. support and interest in the LPC instructors have been the impression and assump- he became aware of it, and he knows, the college made Now it will be up to project and how it may serve teaching certain advanced tion that the classes were had contacted LPC leading to it clear to TVLC that the TVLC to decide if it wants the artistic and cultural needs classes at the Livermore covered by the college's an agreement about payment. arrangement to use LPC to contract for future classes. of the community. Valley Charter Preparatory equivalent of average daily TVLC will pay LPC instructuors would have to "We would like to look for For further information (LVCP) school. attendance (ADA) support $25,000 quarterly, until the be paid by TVLC. other ways to offer a class. contact Sandra Grafrath, Late last year, John from the state. debt is satisfied. There also Zukoski noted that his The students can come to Chair of LCAC Downtown Zukoski, interim CEO of Zukoski said that he had will be a new billing for a predecessor, Bill Batchelor, our campus, or stay there Advocacy committee, at TVLC, the charter prep's communicated with LPC and course being taught in the was CEO then. "However, he (at LVCP), but have any sandragrafrath@comcast.net governing corporation, re- was waiting to hear back. spring semester this year. wasn't privy to the agreement classes open to the public," or 925-443-6655. Russell and Zukoski have between our principal at the said Russell. Another option Grafrath notes LCAC's agreed in principle. Lawyers time and the contact at LPC." would be to offer a class that mission statement, "The TUTORS on both sides are drawing up The reason that the col- includes students from other Livermore Cultural Arts (continued from front page) papers to create the formal lege could not teach the high schools. Council promotes cultural individuals and families; not itself require reading. A and educational activities how to work with students third may be embarrassed by within the greater Tri-Valley, to develop goals; and what not understanding menus in and strives to heighten com- kinds of resources are avail- restaurants or sales tags on munity awareness of and able in print, on the internet store merchandise. Still an- Now Is The Time To appreciation for the arts." and in person to help both other may be a professional tutor and student. from another country who Students are diverse, feels isolated here because Purchase Or Refinance Jones said: men and women, of a lack of English skills. ADVOCATE native English speakers and Some tutor-student pairs Interest rates are still at record lows, but may (continued from front page) immigrants, young adults work together for years, to learning, offering each and seniors in their 70s and Jones said. Others focus for a be increasing soon. Now is a great time to take student the opportunity for 80s. Some “slipped through shorter time on a narrow goal rich artistic expression. A the cracks” in U.S. schools, like passing the California advantage of today’s great rates. driving value is that all stu- never learned to read and drivers license test. dents should have access to write and developed strate- English conversation high-quality arts education to gies for hiding their dif- group classes are also avail- -Conforming and Jumbo Purchase & Refinance foster culturally literate and ficulties, Jones said. Some able at Livermore Library to productive global citizens. may have good educations supplement the work with -FHA, VA, Conventional Loan Programs LAEA strives to gather in other countries but never tutors, Jones said. community forces in sup- learned English. Thirty years old this year, port of enhancing arts edu- Tutors are also diverse, so Livermore’s Literacy Pro- -First Time Homebuyer Loans cation in Livermore. The their interests and strengths gram is free to participants, group plans to assist the will be assessed during train- supported by both state and -Timely Closings and Professional Service district staff in researching ing to match them with ap- city funding. Those inter- and implementing a model propriate students. They ested in the training can call music program for all of the will then work together, Jones at (925) 373-5507 or Michelle is available, experienced and ready to Livermore schools. LAEA one-on-one, to decide jointly email her at literacy@liver- provide fast loan approvals and competitive rates will partner with the school on goals and a plan of action more.lib.ca.us. district and community to to achieve them, Jones said. PLEASANTON PRO- to her clients. She is skilled at evaluating your short seek sustainable financial For example, a parent GRAM solutions to the funding of may enter the program seek- The Pleasanton Library is and long term goals in order to create a home a comprehensive arts cur- ing help to understand her also looking for volunteers riculum, starting with music. child’s challenges at school. who want to help newcomers loan solution that best meets your financial needs, LAEA will create com- She may be unable to read learn or become proficient in munity awareness of the academic reports or go on- English. while keeping the process as easy and stress-free as value of integrating the arts line to check out a school’s New Tutor Training for possible. Call anytime for a complimentary home in core curriculum in terms website. She may lack the Pleasanton Library Literacy of the cognitive, social, emo- confidence to talk with the Program will be held from 1 loan analysis to see what options are available. tional, and creative benefits child’s teacher about home- to 4 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 23 in of specialized arts instruc- work or poor grades. the large conference room. tion. The group will share the The training will help the This session will intro- latest neurological research tutor learn to identify specific duce interested individu- on this topic with the com- areas to address – in this als to the literacy program munity. example, reading, conversa- and provide an orientation In addition to its advo- tion, how to operate a com- on teaching resources, les- cacy for core arts curriculum, puter and how to navigate a son planning and teaching LAEA has established a school website to give and techniques. The only pre- partnership with LVPAC’s receive feedback. requisite is a desire to help Education Outreach program Another student may need others learn English. as well as other LCAC mem- to understand the DMV man- No prior registration ber organizations to offer ual to take a drivers test to needed. arts experiences to students qualify for a job that does in afterschool programs, es- pecially at those sites where students may not have easy access to arts programming. LAEA is seeking input and participation from the community. To join the e- Michelle Paxton mail list, make suggestions, or volunteer, visit the website Loan Officer www.livermoreartseduca- tionalliance.org Cell: (408) 891-0090 Those with expertise and/ Office: (925) 426-8383 x 51 or a musical instrument to share, please contact the Al- [email protected] liance. 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Nate Miley currently The vote was unanimous. would become the sole au- asking that it become perma- holds the position. opportunities to improve rangeland man- agement to reduce the incidence (scope and Cultivation for personal thority in issuing cultivation nent. Too much energy and Supervisor District 1, held by Scott Hag- water are needed in the culti- gerty, will also be on the ballot. severity) of catastrophic wildfire and reduce use will not be impacted by licenses. No local license the ban. would be required. vation, she said. In addition, Filing for the June 7 primary opens Febru- the impacts of wildfire to ranch sustainabil- state and federal laws are in ary 15 and closes March 11. ity and conservation interests. The event is By adopting the tempo- The city does not cur- conflict. She also supported a Other races include the State Senate Dis- co-sponsored by University of California rary cultivation ban, the city rently regulate cultivation. ban on allowing dispensaries trict 7, represented by Democrat Steve Glazer Agriculture & Natural Resources. preserves local control over Mayor John Marchand in Livermore until such time and State Assembly District 16, represented Rangeland and wildfire specialists will the licensing of commercial stated, "This is about retain- as the differences between by Republican Catharine Baker. Democrat share their perspectives at the Jan .22 Sum- cultivation of marijuana. It ing local control." state and federal laws were Cheryl Cook Kallio has announced to run mit in Stockton and during the optional also allows the city time to City Attorney Jason Al- cleaned up. for the Assembly seat. tours on January 21. The full agenda and complete its analysis of the cala noted that in the near Councilmember Laureen Three Zone 7 directors will be up for re- details are available at http://carangeland. new state legislation. future, the council would Turner, who has advocated election: Sandy Figuers, Dick Quigley and org/2016-summit/ The state Medical Mari- be asked to consider how to establishing local regula- Angela Ramirez Holmes. For information, contact Karen Sweet, juana Regulation and Safety proceed with dispensaries, tions to allow for the sale [email protected] Act, which went into effect delivery and cultivation of of marijuana for medical on January 1, establishes a medical marijuana. purposes, said she supported ACTC Bond Rating comprehensive state licens- One speaker during the the temporary ban. She noted Two years after receiving their initial Transportation Survey The City of Livermore, in partnership ing and regulatory frame- public hearing suggested that allows time to make sure AAA rating, Alameda County Transportation work for the cultivation, that there needs to be some that it is grown right, without Commission's (Alameda CTC) sales tax rev- with Pleasanton, Dublin, LAVTA (Wheels), and the Alameda County Transportation manufacture, transportation, type of control to take care of pesticides. "In addition, we enue bonds (limited tax bonds) series 2014 Commission, is working to improve com- and sale of medical mari- the problem of recreational want to be able to tax it. For were affirmed at AAA by Fitch Ratings. This mute conditions and increase transportation juana. use of marijuana. Another now, we need to protect the top rating acknowledges Alameda CTC's options for commuters using the I-580 and The measure includes a said that people will smoke ability to make decisions financial strength and responsible delivery I-680 corridors. provision that if a city or recreationally if they want appropriate for our commu- of Measure B, the county's one-half-cent Information gathered in a survey about county has not adopted land to. However, there are those nity," said Turner. transportation sales tax measure. commutes to work or school and experiences "This affirmation speaks both to Alameda using public transportation will be used to CTC's excellent financial management and address better the region's needs. our region's diverse economy," says Alameda Complete the brief survey at www.sur- Feedback Sought in Superintendent Search CTC Chair, Alameda County Supervisor veymonkey.com/r/XLB2JTY. The Pleasanton Unified Scott Haggerty. "The public can have the The survey closes on Sunday, January Jim Hansen, a retired dis- included the principalship at School District will conduct trict educator whose career Amador Valley High School. utmost confidence in the stewardship of our 31, 2016. a meeting open to all for local transportation sales tax dollars." feedback concerning the Fitch Ratings identifies "key rating driv- LVCS Lottery Enrollment on Jan. 29 characteristics that people ers" as the following: strong coverage, closed Deadline for signing up for the open en- would like to see in the next lien; healthy sales tax base; limited operating rollment lottery at Livermore Valley Charter district superintendent. Law Offices of pressures; and, large and diverse economy. School (LVCS) is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 29. The The meeting is sched- The continued AAA rating has the poten- enrollment period began Jan. 5. uled to begin at 6 p.m. Jan. tial to significantly reduce the interest cost A meeting for new parents will be held at 20 in the board room at James J. Phillips over the life of the bonds. 7 p.m. Jan. 19, in the Dining Hall, Building 4665 Bernal Ave. The Open The AAA rating was affirmed for Al- 9, 3142 Constitution Drive. Community Forum will Certified Specialist ameda CTC sales tax revenue bonds of The school uses a lottery, because it usu- be facilitated by Don and approximately $137.1 million, which were ally has more applicants for enrollment than Molly Helms of McPherson in Probate, Estate Planning, sold in February 2014 to fund important openings for students. & Jacobson, the search firm and Trust Law voter-approved projects. The bonds have a The top priority in the lottery goes to hired by the school board. scheduled final maturity date of March 31, students returning from the previous year. Translation services can LL.M. in Taxation 2022. That is followed by siblings of currently be provided by the district, enrolled students at LVCS, children of LVCS if people call the super- Rangeland Summit faculty (not to exceed 10% of the student intendent's office at 925- Over 30 Years of California Rangeland Conservation Co- population), residents of areas served by the 426-4333. Experience Serving alition will host a 2016 summit and tour on Livermore school district, and finally, other The district's goal is to on Jan. 21 and 22. California residents. have a new superintendent Tri Valley On January 21, the event will include: The lottery will take place at 1 p.m. Feb. in place by July 1. The Rim Tour (Tuolumne County): Butte Tour 4. Results will be posted at 10 a.m. Feb. 16 previous superintendent, 4900 Hopyard Road, (Amador & Calaveras Counties): and Tesla in the windows of the Multi-purpose Room Parvin Ahmadi, resigned Tour (Alameda County) located to the right of the office. after five years to accept Suite 260, Pleasanton, CA the superintendent's job in (925) 463-1980 the Castro Valley district. Pleasanton is being served jamesjphillips.com by interim superintendent

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1841 Fourth Street, Suite E Livermore, CA 94550 Paul Slichter Larry D. Smith Patti Smylie Lia Wendell Carla Winter (925) 447-9000 (925) 872-6814 (925) 216-1613 (925) 487-2080 (925) 200-9901 (925) 371-6063 www.remaxaccord.com [email protected] [email protected] PattiSmylie.com LiaWendell.com CarlaWinter.com CalBRE#00630768 CalBRE#00494661 CalBRE#01387257 CalBRE#00758816 CalBRE#01175730 4 The Independent • January 14, 2016 EDITORIAL Livermore Begins Project to Create Long The Right Place Range Assessment Management Plan At a time when public servants are being criti- The City of Livermore lection and development of when failure might occur. more Area Recreation and cized, local officers and firefighters went beyond will proceed with the devel- an register listing every asset Councilmember Bob Wo- Park District were partici- their job descriptions. The Livermore Police opment of an asset analysis belonging to the city, its cur- erner said, "This is what we pating. Department in conjunction with the Livermore as part of the development rent condition and what it is have been talking about do- Woerner suggested that Pleasanton Fire Department were called to a of a long range management used for. These incude such ing." He said that the infor- both the park district and hotel in Livermore, where they found a woman plan. things as street lights, park mation should include timing school district be asked it unresponsive to medical aid. She was taken to Kayuga Solution will benches, sidewalks, streets, to failure. For example, an they want to take part. a hospital, where she died leaving behind her undertake the task. The work buildings, parks and plazas. asset might not really fail, Councilmember Steven plan includes data collec- After collecting the data, but may be starting to look Spedowfski was concerned 6-year-old daughter. tion, development of an asset a risk assessment will be bad. The thinking would be about maintaining the sys- The two had recently relocated to Livermore register, current condition prepared that will prioritize be aware at what point an tem once the consultant had from Florida. assessments, analysis of maintenance and replace- asset starts to spiral down- completed his work. When the responders learned that the girl had asset attributes, risk assess- ment. It will look at the prob- ward. He noted that the fund- Chung explained that been unhable to celebrate Christmas, they stepped ment, prioritization strate- ability of failure for each as- ing problem isn't solvable the program will require up to make sure she was able to do so. They gies, and development of an set and when it might occur. through the city's current someone to understand the purchased gifts for her and started a GoFundMe analysis software package. Once that aspect of the means. The city will have to data, manage it, and update Collin Chung from Kayu- plan is completed, all of the separate out assets, such as the data. Training will be account to help with funeral and transportation ga Solution told the council data will be incorporated into roads, and look at help from provided as part of the plan. expenses. that the plan would move a software package that will other sources, such state and Spedowfski also won- At Monday's Livermore City Council meeting, the city away from reacting allow staff to generate vari- federal grants. dered how the public would Councilmember Steven Spedowfski praised the to problems to anticipating ous repair and replacement Councilmember Stewart become educated on the firefighters and officers who were involved. them and being able to deal scenarios, funding levels, Gary agreed with Woerner. problems. A letter sent to The Independent from a visitor with them before they occur. service levels and prioriti- He suggested that there were Chung said that an infra- to the community was equally complimentary, The plan will look at zation of asset maintenance two ways to consider fail- structure committee would what it will take to catch and replacement. A financing ure. For example, public play a key role. The com- writing, "This little girl has fallen on hard times, up on deferred maintenance plan would be prepared to health with water, power and mittee members would be but she has fallen in the right place. Your com- and what it will take to keep determine the appropriate sanitation systems failures educated. They, in turn, munity should be very proud." up ongoing replacement of annual funding levels. That would be more important would educate the public. We agree. assets; also how to get the will be based on the total than a park bench. He said For an example, committee money needed to maintain number of assets and valua- that some replacements will members would learn what levels of service provided tion, with the life-cycle cost likely require bond debt or it takes to provide service by each asset. of each calculated, and how state and federal grants. by an asset and what it costs The first phase of the much money would be need- Councilmember Laureen to provide that service in project consists of data col- ed to replace an asset and Turner asked if the Liver- terms of maintenance and replacement. Possible Key to Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Meeting the Paris Climate magazine, describes a sub- MAILBOX Agreement goal of limiting surface energy system that the increase in the global could tap geothermal energy, (Opinions voiced in let- PP. approved during Tuesday’s, is $2.60 - less than just the average temperature to well store energy from above- ters published in Mailbox This is a perfect exam- (1/5/16) Pleasanton City cost to park (if one can find below two degrees Celsius ground sources, and dispatch are those of the author and ple of long term planning, Council meeting has been a a parking space). Run it compared to pre-industrial it to the grid throughout the do not necessarily reflect Pleasanton ridgeline protec- long and complex decision from early AM through the levels will require increased year like a massive under- the opinion of The Inde- tion, careful traffic routing process that impacted multi- evening commute - slightly use of renewable energy and ground battery, while at the pendent. Letter Policy: The and compromise. Only 31 ple neighborhoods, included over 14 hours per day. Time reducing the CO2 intensity of same time storing CO2 from Independent will not publish homes, far less than the a prominent builder, required bus at station for a nearly fossil energy use. fossil-fuel power plants. anonymous letters, nor will 125 originally planned, will the careful consideration of seamless transfer. The intermittency of when “If you want to store the it publish letters without gain access through Syca- longstanding agreements and Until BART comes to the wind blows and when large quantities of renew- names. Abusive letters may more Heights/Bridle Creek the application of a sensitive Livermore, get Livermore the sun shines is one of the able energy necessary to be rejected or edited. Fre- Neighborhoods (via Sunset and valued city initiative. riders to BART. Each such biggest challenges impeding balance seasonal supply- quent letter writers may have Creek Lane) and because The Pleasanton City Council rider opens up a parking the widespread integration of demand mismatches and publication of their letters of compromise by Ventana carefully considered each of space at the station. renewable energy into elec- store it efficiently, we be- delayed. Letters should be Hills and Mission Park Resi- these important factors and submitted by e-mail to ed- tric grids, while the cost of lieve the best way to do that dents, 27 homes that were delivered a decision that rep- No to New Weapons [email protected].) capturing CO2 and storing it is underground,” said the originally planned to go resents a sound compromise Scott Yundt permanently underground is paper’s author, Thomas Bus- through Sycamore Heights/ that protects our city and Livermore a big challenge for decarbon- check, leader of the Lab’s Lund Ranch Bridle Creek will exit via provides 177 acres of open I believe we who live Mark Priscaro and work in the Tri-Valley izing fossil energy. Geochemical, Hydrological Ventana Hills/Mission Park space for all of our citizens Ventana Hills resident, have a special duty to pay Researchers from Law- and Environmental Sciences Neighborhoods (via Lund to enjoy. Local government Pleasanton Ranch Road). often is accused of getting it attention to activities at the rence Livermore Nation- Group. “We believe this is a Pleasanton City Coun- Let's not waste up to wrong—this time the May- Livermore Lab. al Laboratory, Ohio State cost-effective way to store cil’s January 5th approval of $350,000 of our money on a or and the Pleasanton City In recent years, the Lab University, University of the energy long enough so it a substantially scaled back, referendum that’s not need- Council got it right. Pleas- lost its authority to use large Minnesota and TerraCOH, can be used later.” 43-home project is fair. Op- ed. For more information anton was well served—no quantities of nuclear material Inc. think they’ve found Buscheck’s team’s ap- ponents want to reject it visit www.ProtectPleasan- referendum needed. because it failed to secure an answer to both of these proach involves injecting via referendum, objecting tonNeighborhoods.com. them. Consequently, the problems with a large-scale liquid-like CO2 into under- to road access to some of Truth about Lab’s role in the US nuclear system that incorporates CO2 ground reservoirs located in the project through their Oppose Referendum weapons enterprise began to sequestration and energy sedimentary rock, creating neighborhoods—a 50 yard, Referendum Vicki LaBarge Kay Ayala diminish. inconspicuous extension of storage. a pressurized plume that Mission Park (City Councilmember Rather than committing to a dead-end road. The team’s paper, pub- pushes brine up production Paid signature gatherers 1996-2004) civilian (non-nuclear weap- The City Council struck lished in the December issue wells to the surface. The are soliciting Pleasanton Pleasanton ons) science, the Lab began a compromise to honor ob- of Mechanical Engineering brine could be heated and residents right now in vari- Residents of Pleasanton pushing for a new nuclear- reinjected into the reservoir ligations made by previous ous locations around the city tipped cruise missile, known City administrations to Ven- are being asked to stop the to store thermal energy, and in an effort to gain signatures Lund Ranch development as the Long Range Stand Off the resulting pressurized tana Hills and Mission Hills for an unnecessary referen- warhead. residents, and longstanding, by signing a referendum at CO2 would act as a shock ab- dum regarding a recent deci- grocery stores and schools. The need for this new BUSES sorber, enabling the system written plans for the entire sion by City Council. weapon is highly question- (continued from front page) project to be accessed via I’m not signing for the fol- to be charged or discharged Sponsors of this signature lowing reasons: able at best. In fact, our convert a route from diesel Sycamore Heights and Bri- gathering petition, while Senator, Dianne Feinstein, depending on supply and dle Creek neighborhoods, (1) A small group of resi- to electric buses "all in one claiming to be protecting dents are paying 30,000- who is the Ranking Member demand. When there’s insuf- whose referendum is NOT on the Energy and Water day, without a slow ramp-up ficient renewable energy, the Measure PP (saving hill- $50,000 to an outside firm or conversion," said Tree. about honoring Measure sides), are really trying to Appropriations subcommit- pressurized CO2 and brine PP (saving hillsides). It’s to collect the signatures. Tree said that if direc- keep Lund Ranch II exiting They do not have enough tee, said earlier this year, “I could be released and con- about benefitting their own know of no compelling case” tors agree, Route 10 would verted to power. traffic out of their subdivi- Pleasanton residents that are ‘Not In My Backyard’ self- sion. Bridle Creek and Syca- for developing it. be modified, as part of a According to the com- against the project to collect interests by dumping all more Heights have known Senator Feinstein is in a comprehensive look at all puter models, the amount signatures. Wheels routes, to accom- traffic through Ventana Hills about this exit plan since position to halt funding for of CO2 that could be stored (2)This group is telling modate the electric buses and Mission Hills, currently purchasing their homes, yet this weapon. I urge people underground by the system suffering from cut-through people that Measure PP is be- and their on-route charging are taking a "Not in My ing violated when it is NOT. to call her through the capitol would be at least 4 million traffic, increasing via a new switchboard at 202-224- requirements. Backyard" approach to try (3) It is going to cost the 350 apartment/retail com- 3121. The buses would need tons per year over 30 years, to overturn the public pro- Pleasanton taxpayers up to plex at Stanley and Ber- It is time for Livermore three to five minutes per trip the equivalent of the CO2 cess and buy their way out $350,000 to put this on the for a quick recharge, and impact of a 600 megawatt nal. Moreover, should ALL of the planned exit route of Lab to get out of the nuclear Pleasanton taxpayers pay ballot if they collect the re- would have plenty of extra coal plant. traffic from the Lund Ranch quired signatures. weapons business and to up to $350,000 to put this commit its significant scien- electricity to go further, if Seven years in develop- II development. (4) The road connection NIMBY referendum on the tific prowess to more press- necessary, explained Tree. ment, the concept, which Instead the residents of from Lund Ranch to Sunset The decision concerning combines Multi-Fluid Geo- June ballot? Bridal Creek and Sycamore ing needs. With the compromise, Creek has been planned since route changes will be consid- Energy Systems developed Heights would rather push 1991. ered by the LAVTA board at at the Lab and Ohio State all Pleasantonians benefit all exiting traffic through Dietary Guidelines from 177 acres of protected Let Common Sense pre- its meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 1 University with CO2 Plume already traffic burdened vail, Lex Manwill at the headquarters at 1362 hillsides and ridges, and neighborhoods of Ventana Livermore Geothermal (CPG) from increases to the property tax Rutan Drive, Livermore. researchers at the University Hills and Mission Park, spe- ABLE Commute The "Dietary Guidelines Directors likely will set a base. I do not, nor should cifically Junipero Street. A for Americans" released yes- of Minnesota, is drawing anyone, support this ill- Robert S. Allen public hearing on the pro- interest from industry, Bus- large park in Mission Hills Livermore terday by U.S. Departments advised referendum. of Agriculture and Health posed changes for the March check said. already has children at risk BART to Livermore? and Human Services mark meeting, said Tree. The Department of En- today from existing traffic, They say it's years away. No to Referendum any further traffic will only the ninth time in a row that If approved, the route ergy, Office of Energy Ef- Until it comes we need a Amy Lofland further endanger the children the meat industry has suc- changes would take effect ficiency and Renewable En- better Livermore to BART later this year. If the grant Ventana Hills Resident that play at this park. cessfully suppressed scien- ergy’s Geothermal Technolo- link. Allen's BART Liver- were approved in June, it No referendum needed! A referendum on this tific findings recommending gies Office funded the study. more Express; I call it ABLE would take eight months to After over 20 years of plan- topic will cost Pleasanton Commute. reduced meat consumption. a year for delivery of the ning for a large development residents up to $350,000 and The reduction was recom- Enlarge BART's Airway buses. of homes, and more recently is an unnecessary taxpayer Park/Ride (at future BART mended by the government- a thorough review and ap- expense when the City Coun- Isabel station); appointed Dietary Guide- proval by Pleasanton’s Plan- cil has already done their job Limit parking there just lines Advisory Committee ning Staff, Planning Com- and made a sound decision. to Livermore (not Central in a 571-page report based mission and City Council, Please be aware of all the Valley) residents; on review of thousands of a much smaller plan of only facts before signing any pe- Run a Wheels bus linking studies. 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Pleasanton farebuster westbound and www.independentnews.com Residents due to Measure The Lund II development BART transfer eastbound) (More MAILBOX, page 6) 5 The Independent • January 14, 2016 REFERENDUM (continued from front page) a group of citizens who are bership also includes original collected (10% of registered along a creek would be built ers of the referendum living up to previous agreements fighting to preserve Pleas- supporters of the Measure PP Pleasanton voters), then the within 100 feet of a ridgeline. in Sycamore Heights knew with residents. anton’s hillsides and ridges Initiative and the Oak Grove referndum goes on the ballot. Angela Ramirez-Holmes when they purchased their She pointed out that all from large housing develop- referendum. "Giving up now If 50% or more vote yes, the from Greenbriar Homes homes that a road would go of the traffic from Lund ments. They say that some would be an insult to the vot- project is approved. Other- notes that the only proposed through there when develop- Ranch II was originally of the members are from ers and the countless hours wise it is rejected and must retaining walls are at the ment occurred to the east of planned to go through Syca- the Sycamore Heights and of effort that were required be resubmitted as a new proj- culvert where the road will the neighborhood. more Heights. Now only Bridle Creek neighborhoods to stop hillside projects like ect, after a year waiting pe- cross the seasonal creek. The Pleasanton City 31 homes, far less than the directly affected by Lund Oak Grove in the first place." riod, if the developer wants There are no other proposed Council voted January 5, 3 125 originally planned, will Ranch II, but many are from If enough signatures were still to develop the land. retaining walls for any road to 1, to approve the Green- gain access through Syca- other neighborhoods. Mem- in the project. briar Homes development. more Heights/Bridle Creek Referendum proponents Karla Brown dissented; Jerry Neighborhoods via Sunset argue that the development Pentin recused himself. Creek Lane. opens the door for future Thirty-four aces of the Lofland said that in previ- JETS projects to ignore the rules. former Lund Ranch locat- ous years, her neighborhood (continued from front page) They state that this particular ed in the southeast hills of had reached an agreement purchase fuel. San Jose, with minimal de- on operational issues as the decision has long ranging Pleasanton will be developed with the city to take a cer- During the game, tempo- lays and disruptions. event unfolds. For more implications for the com- with 43 homes; 177 acres of tain level of traffic with the rary flight restrictions will Hauri says that there have information on the Airport’s munity, long after the current the property will be given to caveat that future develop- be in place. As a result, jets been six meetings with the role in Super Bowl 50, con- councilmembers will have the city as open space. ment would not connect to will not be coming or going FAA in anticipation of the tact Leander Hauri, at 925- moved on. "In our view, this Brown stated, "The issue the area. She pointed out during that time period. event. Staff will continue to 960-8220 or LVKAirport@ requires the citizens to step is protecting the hillsides. that traffic already heav- The Federal Aviation Ad- work closely with the FAA cityoflivermore.net. in and remind the council of Nothing can be built within ily impacts Independence ministration (FAA) has im- why we voted for Measure 100 feet of the tops of ridges; Drive, Junipero and Sunol plemented a reservation pro- PP in the first place," accord- no scaring, nor grading is Blvd. It would be unfair to gram that requires visiting ing to the supporters. allowed. It's a mistake to route more traffic through aircraft to reserve specific Several Measure PP sup- approve this development." the neighborhood from Lund arrival and departure routes porters, including former Those living in the Ven- Ranch II. and make ramp reservations. councilmember Kay Ayala tana Hills/Mission neigh- She believes that residents The reservation program al- state that the Measure was borhoods believe that the in Sycamore Heights/Bridle lows air traffic controllers never about roads. "Step approved plan represents Creek are using Measure PP to integrate and merge these back and look at the plan and a good compromise. Amy as a loophole to avoid having private aircraft into the ar- the open space it provides. Lofland, a Ventana Hills resi- any additional traffic on their rival and departure routes No one will see these roads. dent, stated that it represents streets. "The whole thing is used by commercial airliners This is a beautiful plan. I a perfect example of long about traffic." She called it an to and from the area's three think it is in compliance term planning. Pleasanton issue of safety and fairness. commercial service airports, with PP. " ridgelines are protected and The referendum support- San Francisco, Oakland and She added that support- traffic has been routed to live ers describe themselves as 6 The Independent • January 14, 2016 Students Demonstrate Their Math Skills During Competition By Carol Graham looks forward to watching. reasoning, said Bowers. (MMS), Timothy Blanton The 20th annual Liver- As the questions are pro- "Our students are fortu- (MMS), Jason He (MMS), more MathCounts Competi- jected, audience members nate to have access to some Henri Wang (MMS), Kevin tion took place on January are working out solutions of the brightest scientific Cai (MMS), Nathan Wool- 9th with 146 middle-school and possibly rediscovering minds from the local Law- sey (MMS), Alicia Zhang students participating. their math skills. Or many rence Livermore and Sandia (EAMS), Avni Vachhani "I hear from everyone are just in awe and wonder National Laboratories, who (CMS), Theodore Dean who attends how exciting at how fast these students guide and assist them as (MMS), and Kengo Suzuki it is to see our 'MATHletes' can answer the questions." volunteers in the MathCounts (LVCS). receive the same accolades, MathCounts began as programs," she added. 6th Grade Individ- attention, and public rec- a nation-wide program in MathCounts Clubs are ual Awards: Daphne Yan ognition as traditional ath- 1983 with the goal of in- now active at Mendenhall (MMS), Galaxy Zheng letes in competition," said creasing enthusiasm for and Middle School, East Avenue (LVCS), Dillon Maheshwari Livermore's Superintendent achievement in mathemat- Middle School, Junction (EAMS), Annelyse Com- of Schools Kelly Bowers. ics by students in grades 6 K-8 School, Joe Michell K-8 bitsis (LVCS), and Clarissa "What we value about the through 8. Additionally, School, Christensen Middle Cheung (MMS). program is the individual as the program promotes the School, Our Savior Lutheran 7th/8th Grade Team well as team competition, foundation for success in School, and Livermore Val- Awards: Timothy Blanton, which mirrors other athletic STEM subjects: science, ley Charter School. Andrew Costello, Jason He events. There is a lot of work technology, engineering and "Through the resources Student works to complete a problem during the and Henry Wang (MMS); and discipline that goes into mathematics. of the national MathCounts competition. Ethan Fife, Caleb Harwood, preparing, and the students "I like to see mathemat- Club & Competition se- Kassadi Holloway and Na- mathematics." dents fear failure not math," enjoy showcasing their intel- ics being celebrated, and ries, each school runs its than Woolsey (MMS); Ni- The 3.5-hour competition added Bowers. "As they lectual prowess." positive attention drawn own before- or after-school rajara Dungwatanawanich, concludes with an award build a solid foundation MathCounts, hosted at to this subject area," said MathCounts Club with the Bobby Hamm, Jessica Jaing ceremony, yet both Bowers of understanding and skill Granada High School, con- Schlichter. "We do a lot to coordination and support of and Alicia Zhang (EAMS). and Schlichter agree that all level, they are able to take sists of written and oral com- celebrate the other areas of community members and 6th Grade Team Awards: of the participants come out on mathematical challenges petitions, including Sprint, STEM, and often don't talk parent volunteers partnered Daphne Yan, Clarissa ahead. with confidence." Target, Team, and Count- much about the 'M.'" with our math teachers," Cheung, Daniel Thinfen and "My favorite part each To learn more, email down ("Lightning") Rounds. The study of mathemat- says Schlichter. "The nature Adam Sahn (MMS); Justin year is seeing the students [email protected]. "The Countdown Round ics provides students with of the MathCounts Club Lam, Minhnha Kawamura, who are hesitant to be there 2016 MathCounts Com- is the exciting round!" said a powerful set of tools and helps students learn to work Simone Laney and Dillon gain confidence and excite- petition results, in order Livermore Math Coach strategies, and a way of collaboratively with others, Maheshwari (EAMS); Gal- ment throughout the compe- beginning with 1st place: Robyn Schlichter who orga- thinking about the world, ask questions, persevere axy Zheng, Collin McCarthy, tition," said Schlichter. 7th/8th Grade Individual nizes the collaborative event. including problem-solving, in problem solving, and to Annelyse Combitsis and "In my experience, stu- Awards: Andrew Costello "It's the round that everyone abstract thinking and logical discover new ideas about Elizabeth Lau (LVCS). BUDGET (continued from front page) we would like," said Roberts. Dublin city staff had not school creation is helping to credibly disappointed to see careful stewardship of Cali- "I also support his call The other positive factor had time to analyze the bud- drive a slow-growth move- no funding for the Develop- fornia's finances. He likes for a tuition freeze for CSU in the budget proposal was get for a comment, but will ment in the city. mental Disability Services. Brown's money for the Rainy and UC, and advancing our that it does nothing hurtful to be presenting the council Dublin Superintendent Sen. Steve Glazer said he Day Fund, and the support efforts to improve our four- local government. "We didn't with some material about Steve Hanke has pointed to appreciates the governor's shown for schools. year college graduation keep a scorecard, but given it at a future meeting, said an initiative which has quali- rates," said Glazer. past budgets, having nothing spokesperson Lori Taylor. fied for the June 2016 ballot negative in this one is a real In K-12 education, the as relief for the problem, but win for local government," proposed budget continues its passage is no sure thing, said Roberts. on a positive trend very he has stated. SOLAR Livermore has been deal- similar to what had been A group called Califor- (continued from front page) nians For Adequate School a license for the new facility. (pronounced YOU-we). ing with the phase-out of projected in the multi-year the college’s website. a Redevelopment Author- projections, said Livermore Housing (CASH), which in- It will run quietly and Whitethorn will sell its en- ity, something that occurred school district Chief "Busi- cludes most school districts It will be the largest so- with no emissions, traffic or ergy to the Western Area statewide in a previous ness Official Susan Kinder. in the state, has qualified the lar energy generator at a the need for operating staff, Power Administration, from Brown budget. In the past, "There are no major ex- $9 billion initiative in co- site belonging to the U.S. according to NNSA. which the Department of the steps required by the state citing windfalls, but there operation with the Building Department of Energy’s Operator of the facility Energy buys power for both have made it a slow process, are also no disappointing Industry Association. National Nuclear Security will be Whitethorn Solar, Lawrence Livermore and said Roberts. In this budget, reductions. We are glad to Brown said at his news Administration, which owns a subsidiary of the Ger- Lawrence Berkeley National the changes proposed for be off the state budget roller conference that the initiative the Laboratory and granted man energy company Juwi Laboratories. RDAs don't appear to be coaster," said Kinder. would favor more affluent negative this time. In Pleasanton, Deputy districts that have the staff Pleasanton City Manager Superintendent of Finance to get applications ready on a Nelson Fialho said that the Micaela Ochoa said Brown's first-come, first-served basis. staff is still reviewing the budget is favorable overall Asked whether he would budget. However, at first for public education. Pleas- support the initiative, Brown glance, he is pleased to see anton's share of ADA should did not commit. He stated, the governor's commitment go up by about $368 per "It would add $500 million to a disciplined budget that student, she said. annually to the general fund focuses on building reserves Brown's budget sets aside debt. It is not well-targeted. and dedicating funding that more money for Career Tech- The Legislature can do a will help local communities nical Education, said Ochoa. better job than the develop- in areas such as transporta- If the budget provides more ers who put it together." He tion and public safety. funds, plans are to make the said that the whole approach Brown's allocation of district's one-time positions, to school construction needs significant cap and trade budgeted through June 30, rethinking. funding that would be avail- 2016 only, a priority to fund The Local Control Fund- able for local projects and over multi-years. ing Formula will receive programs is important, said Brown's budget also is $2.8 billion more than the Fialho. significant for what it does current year, an increase of Try Our Pleasanton Finance Di- not include for K-12 educa- 5.8%. Brown proposes one- rector Tina Olson said the tion, namely a new school time discretionary funding city would receive the $1.1 construction bond. for school districts, charter million it has requested for Although some districts schools and County Offices streets and roads for the are declining in enrollment, of Education in a one-time Mobile Edition! coming fiscal year from some, such as Dublin, are $1.2 billion increase. The Brown's total of $523 million growing fast. Dublin is fac- money would be used at lo- statewide. ing the lack of state school cal discretion. construction bond money. Two proposals would That roadblock to future boost publicly funded charter schools. An additional $61 million was added to sup- port projected average daily attendance growth. The other MAILBOX includes an increase of $20 (continued from page 4) million for charter school start-up grants in 2016 and The meat industry forced honors previous agreements/ 2017. Brown's budget docu- the Committee to destroy understandings made by past ment says that the grants all copies of the report and Pleasanton City Council’s, would "help offset he loss to remove the offending and the compromises agreed of federal funding previously recommendation from a new to with the Ventana Hills/ available for this purpose." edition. Mission Hills neighborhoods (The federal government is That wanton government and City Staff, represented now directing startup money to other states, which are in- sell-out to the meat industry in their recommendation creasing their charter school has replayed itself with every to City Council for Lund creation.) new edition of the Dietary Ranch II. At Las Positas College, Guidelines since then. "Di- *The Ventana Hills Steer- President Barry Russell etary Guidelines for Ameri- ing Committee supports said, "My first impression is cans" shape school lunches Council’s decision, which that the budget provides re- and other government food represents compromises sources for colleges to grow support programs and under- from all parties. Although enrollment. It continues to lie public health campaigns all traffic was slated to exit provide funds to help our to lower rates of obesity, through Sycamore Heights/ students, especially students diabetes, heart disease, and Bridle Creek (who were who need basic skills. The cancer. made aware in their CC&R’s community college system Read The Independent Fortunately, American before purchasing their asked for $20 million for that consumers are not easily homes), the plan splits the and Brown is budgeting $30 duped. Sales of plant-based traffic (including 15 homes million, said Russell. Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device! meats, cheeses, milks, and on Middleton Place in the Brown lists $248 million ice creams have skyrock- Bonde development). 27 for workforce and career eted, and every grocery store will exit Lund Ranch Rd. in technical education, an area provides seemingly count- Ventana Hills/Mission Hills that has been an LPC focus less choices of fruits and and 31 will exit through for a longtime, said Russell. Assemblymember Cath- vegetables. Sycamore Heights/Bridle arine Baker commended Creek. We do NOT support Brown for using conserva- George T. Dort a referendum. tive budget estimates, his Member, VHSC * A motion adopted by education priorities, and Pleasanton the Pleasanton City Council paying into the state's Rainy Traffic impact on neigh- at the 4/21/91 meeting to Day Fund. She also likes the borhoods is the heart of our provide input for the adop- attention that Brown pays to concern over development tion of the Bonde Ranch trying to solve road prob- in Southeast Pleasanton dat- development formed the lems, but says the budget ing back to Bonde Ranch Ventana Hills Steering Com- doesn't dig "deeply enough" in 1991. The Lund Ranch mittee. We have been active into existing financial re- www.independentnews.com II PUD-25 that passed re- in the development of South- sources, and relies too much cently by the City Council east Pleasanton since 1991. on "many significant tax and fee increases." Baker said she was in- 7 The Independent • January 14, 2016 SPORTS NOTES

Photo - Doug Jorgensen There was lots of action during the 15th Annual Mat Classic Varsity Wrestling Tournament held Saturday at Granada High School in Livermore. Teams from 41 schools participated, with Golden Valley High School finishing first with 151 points. In the photo Granada wrestler Jack Kilner, who wrestlers in the 152 weight division. Photo - Doug Jorgensen The Livermore High School Cowboys and Amador Valley High Dons varsity men's soccer teams battled to a 1 to 1 tie in EBAL action. Water Polo Lacrosse Signup [email protected] for more information. A parents' meeting is scheduled for covering prep basketball, Comcast that specializes in youth athletes The LARPD LAZERS 18U Registration is open for the January 28th 6:30 in the Parish Hall Hometown Network will tele- from ages 7 to 18, is building a & 16U Boys water polo teams Livermore Phantom Lacrosse spring CYO Track and Field at St. Charles. vise a schedule of boys and girls team to compete this winter/spring participated in the West Valley season. Fall/winter tune-up sessions Signups are planned for the For more information, go to games and will feature a number of in USATF track meets including a College tournament on January 9 are under way now and included in friendly competition of Track and the St. Michael’s CYO Track web- highly ranked high school programs meet at the national level in July. and 10. The 18U team recorded the registration fee. Sign up at www. Field. From sprints to middle and site www.smisctrack.org or email throughout Northern and Central The organizers are looking for 3 wins in games against San Jose phantomlacrosse.org. long distance, long jump, high jump, [email protected]. California. athletes of all ages and different Aquatics, Morgan Hill Manta and softball throw and relays… no child The telecast will be available on events, especially relays. Visit www. West Valley College. The 16U Girls Softball will be left out. Participants learn Basketball Channel 104 and on Channel 819 in ftctrackclub.com or contact Coach boys had 2 wins against Brentwood Livermore Girls Softball As- sportsmanship, teamwork, make Comcast Hometown Network, HD where available to all Comcast Jorge Quero, jquero@ftctrackclub. Seawolves and San Jose Aquatics, sociation welcomes all Livermore friends for life and have a great time. Comcast's regional cable network digital cable customers. com or (925) 209 7520. and 1 tie with Burlingame Aquatics. girls aged 5-18 for the 2016 Spring St. Michael’s/St. Charles 2016 covering Northern and Central All of the high school basketball Patrick Schwartz and Will Murphy Recreational season. No prior ex- CYO Track and Field signups are California, today announced that it telecasts will also be available via Pleasanton Softball did a great job in the cage. Noah perience necessary. Register online scheduled for January 14, and 18th will kick off its 2016 sports cover- Comcast's On Demand platform. Registration for the Pleasanton Pettit, Sean Croghan and Tyler were at www.lgsa.org or email registra- from 6:30 – 8PM in the Dorothy age with 18 high school basketball Dublin High School men vs. Girls Softball League Spring 2016 outstanding in the field. Day room at St. Charles Borromeo, telecasts. In its eighth season of Miramonte will be aired Jan. 17 at Rec season for girls in K-12 is now 1315 Lomitas Avenue in Livermore. 5:30 p.m. Dublin women vs. Mira- open. To register, visit the PGSL monte will be shown at 7:30 p.m. website at www.pleasantonsoftball. org. Click on the "Registration" Games Aired button in the left hand column. All For the fifth year, Tri-Valley instructions are there. TV30 will air local high school basketball. TV30 will broadcast a record six varsity basketball games this season including four boys games and two girls match-ups. Starting on January 23rd catch the Dublin boys' game at 7 p.m. and on Sunday,January 24th the Dublin girls' game at 7 p.m. The games will be tape delayed and debut every Sat- urday through February 20th. Watch on Comcast TV Channel 30 and AT&T U-verse via Channel 99 as well as streaming live on the TV30 Memorials, Burial, website at www.tv30.org. Play by play and color an- Cremation, The Livermore Lazers Girls Water Polo teams played nouncing will include TV30 sports well in Saturday and Sunday, January 9 and 10 in personalities Ian Bartholomew and Loss Support tournaments at West Valley College in Saratoga. The George "Dr. B" Baljevich. The schedule will include: Al- 189 Contractors Street The Livermore Aquacowboys (LAC) Swim Team sent 13 18u team (top picture) went undefeated on Saturday, hambra @ Dublin – Boys & Girls; Livermore, CA 94551 swimmers to the 14 and Under Winter Junior Olympic followed by the 16u team (bottom picture) going 4-1 on California @ Granada - Boys; Mon- Championships held in Morgan Hill, CA. They were Sunday. Some girls played on both teams. te Vista @ Foothill - Boys; Monte (925) 344-6135 Vista @ Livermore - Girls; and www.valleypetloss.com Maddie Gomez, Maggie Robinson, Minh-Nha Kawamura, Foothill @ Amador Valley - Boys Kaela Lee, Lily Tolentino, Rivers Dominguez, Jacqueline Games will air on TV30 mul- Arnold, Tyler Laymon, Derek Thompson, Jack Davis, tiple times including every Satur- day night at 7 p.m. For complete Jack Hendrick, Jared Tovera, Chris Gonzalez, and air dates and times visit the TV30 Paige daCosta. LAC had a fantastic meet, finishing website at www.tv30.org. DVDs of 13th out of 138 teams, and having several swimmers the games may also be purchased by make finals and garner points to place LAC in the top going to the website. 15 against many other of Pacific Swimming’s larger Youth Track Club size teams. Swimmers qualifying for finals at Junior FTC Track Club, a USATF Olympics were Paige daCosta, Jack Hendrick, Jack (USA Track and Field) certified club Davis, Maggie Robinson, Lily Tolentino, and the 10&U girl’s relay composed of Maddie, Lily, Rivers and Maggie and the 10&U boys relay composed of Tyler, Derek, Jack D. and Jack H. A Stand-out performance was turned in by Maggie Robinson, who swam multiple finals and finished 4th High-Point winner overall for her age group in the meet.

The 2016 Baseball season is about to begin. Granada Little League 11 year olds await their turn to show their The Livermore Aquacowboy (LAC) Senior swimmers had talents in the tryouts. Opening day will be Saturday an exceptional USA Swimming Sectional meet held in March 5. Los Angeles, CA. Sectionals is a senior elite swim meet held in one of 4 sections in the United States. Swimmers representing LAC were: Jaqueline Arnold, Paige Chew, Anna Friedrich, Megan Fairbanks, Alex Gonzalez, Dante DeMayo, Michael Eckles, Ryan Eckles, and Matthew Hayes. LAC had lifetime best times achieved by Dante, Matthew, Jaqueline, Anna, Paige, and Ryan, and qualified 7 finals swims: Jaqueline -100 breaststroke, Anna- 100/200 back,200 fly and 200IM, Matthew-200 back, and the women’s 400 Medley relay. An outstanding achievement garnered by Anna, Matthew, and Paige was earning new USA Swimming Futures qualifying times, which is one-time standard below Junior National Cuts.

The Kamana Girls Volleyball 16-1 team from Livermore had a great time playing in San Mateo for their first NCVA tournament of the season. They began the competition ranked 12th. They played hard, with one set reaching a 29-31 score. At the end of the day they ended up in 4th place. 8 The Independent • January 14, 2016 EBRPD Launches Annual Trails Challenge

The East Bay Regional park District is holding the 23rd annual EBRPD Trails Challenge. The Trails Challenge is a self-guided hiking program helping participants to dis- cover Regional Parks, while getting fit outdoors. Free guidebooks are available. The booklet in- Last year's festivities cludes detailed trail de- scriptions for hikes in 20 Regional Parks or Trails. Fresh Crab for Annual Hikes range from easy to challenging. There are trails open to hikers, bicyclists, Feed and Auction dogs, and equestrians, and many are wheelchair acces- The Livermore Knights of Columbus will hold its sible. While the program is 43rd annual “Charity Crab Feed and Auction” charity designed to be self-guided, fund raising event on Saturday, February 6th at Robert a number of naturalist-led Livermore Community Center. hikes are offered during the The event will feature all you can eat salad, pasta year as well. and crab, a no host bar, silent and live auctions, raffles To complete the chal- One of the trails is located in the Sunol Regional Wilderness. of donated items from local businesses and dancing lenge, hike five of the trails with the “Mixed Nuts” band. This evening of fun – or 26.2 miles of trails –by and fund raising is open to the public. Visitor Centers and at the reation Area (Pleasanton) Regional Park (Martinez); December 1st and submit a Event hours are from 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm, with Administrative building Moderate: Anthony Garin/Dry Creek Regional trail log to receive a com- dance music until 11pm. This is the Livermore (while supplies last) begin- Chabot Regional Park (Oak- Parks (Hayward); Las Tram- memorative pin. As in past Knights of Columbus largest fund raising event of ning February 1st. land); Carquinez Strait Re- pas Regional Wilderness challenges, the honor system the year. Please note that guide- gional Shoreline (Martinez); (San Ramon); Morgan Ter- applies. According to the Knights of Columbus, "We rec- books and t-shirts will not be Diablo Foothills Regional ritory Regional Preserve Registration is no longer ognize there has been a lot of bad press due to the mailed; pick-up only, begin- Park (Walnut Creek); Huck- (Livermore); Sunol Regional required to participate in Algae bloom that has impacted the crab season. We ning February 1st. leberry Botanic Regional Wilderness the Trails Challenge 2016 actually pushed out the date of the event to February This year’s featured Preserve (Oakland); Miller/ A special partnership be- program. from January in order to avoid having a problem with parks: Knox Regional Shoreline tween the East Bay Regional Simply download the fresh crab availability." Easy: Big Break Regional (Richmond); Round Valley Park District, Kaiser Per- 2016 guidebook, pick a trail, The crab season opened on January 4th in Oregon Shoreline (Oakley); Carqui- Regional Shoreline (Brent- manente, and the Regional and start walking, hiking, or and Washington. The crab is fatter and juicier than nez Strait Regional Shoreline wood); Sobrante Ridge Re- Parks Foundation allows the biking through your favorite usual and the safest ever, as it has been more thor- (Martinez); Dublin Hills gional Preserve (Richmond); program to be offered free to park. oughly tested than almost any other year on record, Regional Park (Dublin); Tilden Nature Area (Berke- the community and Kaiser Trails Challenge t-shirts so there is no need to worry about crab availability Hayward Regional Shore- ley) Permanente employees. and printed copies of the or quality. line; Quarry Lakes Regional Challenging: Black Dia- For information, go to guidebooks are free. They "Unlike most of the other crab feeds in the area so Recreation Area (Fremont); mond Mines Regional Pre- www.ebparks.org/trailschal- will be available at select far, which have primarily used frozen crab from the Shadow Cliffs Regional Rec- serve (Antioch); Briones lenge prior season or shipped from Alaska, we will have fresh crab which is expected to be the best ever." A variety of programs will benefit from the event. Seminar Offered for Parents of Children with The Livermore Knights of Columbus have been aiding the local community through a variety of Special Needs and Developmental Delays charitable causes for over 55 years. The Knights are are involved in many activities that directly support Parents of children with special needs and developmental should apply for." battered women, single mothers, developmentally delays are invited to attend a special benefits seminar on Other topics include work training and vocational ser- disabled individuals, struggling families, youth or- Saturday ​January 30 ​ from 9 a.m. to 1​​ ​p.m. at​​ the Bankhead vices offered through the Department of Rehabilitation, as ganizations, schools, clergy, civil servants, veterans, Theater, 2400 First Street, in Livermore. ​ well as Independent and Supportive Living Services (ILS/ schools and many others. The event is sponsored by Sunflower Hill,an ​ East Bay​ SLS), and overall estate and asset planning. Each year, the Knights hold several events, includ- non-profit​seeking to create an intentional, sustainable resi- This is the third year Sunflower Hill has sponsored this ing the Annual “Charity Crab Feed & Auction” and dential community​.​ type of event. the “Ribs, Chili, Cars, Brews & Blues” events to raise Th​is year's ​ program will feature ​Jim Huyck, a special "It can be extremely complicated to navigate the services funds to help those in need. needs consultant and former executive director of the Alta available and needed for our children once they turn 18, The Robert Livermore Community Center is lo- Regional Center and Lorna Drope, a tax and estate planning " noted Elfin. "Some of the decisions you make initially cated at 4444 East Avenue, Livermore. attorney specializing in conservatorships, estate planning for a child can affect the benefits they receive for the rest Price (including information if people need to and special needs trusts. of their lives. We want parents to know their options and bring something with them, like supplies) $55, in- "The seminar will outline all the benefits that are avail- be able to make informed choices." cludes all you can eat salad, pasta and crab. There will able to individuals with special needs, particularly when Tickets for the seminar may be purchased at http:// be a no host bar at extra charge per drink. they turn 18 and become an adult," said Jon Elfin, a Sun- sunflowerhill.org/events/specialneedsplanningsymposium/ Tickets for the event are available online through: flower Hill board member and chair of the event. "Making or by sending a check to Sunflower Hill, P.O. Box 11436, LivermoreKnightsCrabFeed.eventbrite.com or by the right decisions for your child can be difficult if you Pleasanton, CA 94588. ​ contacting Dennis Lundbom at (775)772-6369 don't know what they are entitled receive. This seminar Prices are $65 per person or $100 per couple for reg- will discuss Social Security income and disability, Medi- istration prior to January 20. After Jan 21, the cost is $75 Cal and In Home Support Services ​(IHSS) ​ and what you person or $120 per couple. For more information, contact [email protected]​.​

Sandia California highlights top 10 science stories As Sandia National Laboratories California begins a new advances in applied technologies. tal science proposal to develop new optical diagnostic tools year, the site has compiled a list of some of its most important • Sandia California is leading the way towards the adop- to study interfacial combustion interactions that are major scientific accomplishments achieved in 2015. This spring tion of hydrogen fuel cells as alternative energy sources in sources of pollution and vehicle inefficiency. Sandia California will celebrate its 60th anniversary. maritime applications. • Sandia researchers were the first to directly measure “Sandia California had a great year,” said Marianne Mechanical engineer Joe Pratt is leading the Maritime hydroperoxyalkyl radicals — a class of reactive molecules Walck, vice president of Sandia’s California laboratory and Hydrogen Fuel Cell project to test a hydrogen-fuel-cell- denoted as “QOOH” — that are key in the chain of reac- lead for the Laboratories’ Energy and Climate business unit. powered generator as an alternative to conventional diesel tions that controls the early stages of combustion. This “I am proud of the women and men who made a difference in generators. The technology will enable major commercial breakthrough has generated data on QOOH reaction rates achieving new scientific discoveries to help meet our goals.” ports and marine vessels to lessen their environmental and outcomes that will improve the fidelity of models used This list highlights a sampling of the many accomplish- impacts. by engine manufacturers to create cleaner and more efficient ments for 2015. Also this year, Sandia California and San Francisco’s Red cars and trucks. • Sandia California ramped up its work on the W80-4 Life and White Fleet began a partnership to develop a high-speed, Extension Program. The goal of the W80-4 Life Extension hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered passenger ferry and refueling Program is refurbishing the W80 warhead with replacement station. The hydrogen refueling station is planned to be the components for aging technology and components that have largest in the world and would serve fuel cell electric cars, Livermore Cinemas limited lifespans. Sandia’s California site is responsible for buses and fleet vehicles in addition to the ferry and other ride along 2 (pg13) 12:40 1:40 3:25 4:25 6:10 7:10 8:45 9:50 development of non-nuclear components and subsystems maritime vehicles. 13 hours (r) 12:05 3:25 6:45 9:55 and for systems integration. Lawrence Livermore National • Sandia’s Twistact technology was selected as one of the norm of the north (pg) 12:00 2:10 4:25 6:45 9:05 Laboratory is responsible for the refurbishment of the nu- Livermore Valley Site’s participants in the Energy Depart- the revenant (r) 11:55 2:20 3:40 5:40 7:20 9:20 clear explosive package and joint development of detonators ment’s LabCorps pilot program. Twistact is a new concept with safety features. for bringing more wind energy to the grid. It enables novel joy (pg13) 11:40 • Sandia California’s hydrogen program is heavily in- wind turbine designs that eliminate exotic rare-earth materi- star wars: the force awakens (pg13) 11:30 12:15 3:00 3:45 volved in efforts to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen fuel als and high-maintenance components such as gear boxes 6:15 7:00 9:30 10:00 cell electric vehicles. and brush contacts. star wars: the force awakens (pg13)-3d-dbox 1:45 5:15 8:30 Chemist Mark Allendorf is leading a new tri-lab con- • The Explosive Destruction System (EDS), designed daddys home (pg13) 12:45 3:45 6:35 9:15 sortium to address unsolved scientific challenges in the by researchers at Sandia for the U.S. Army, began safely big short (r) 12:30 3:40 6:40 9:40 development of viable solid-state materials for storage of destroying stockpile chemical munitions at the U.S. Army sisters (r) 4:20 7:00 9:45 hydrogen onboard vehicles. Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado. EDS was originally alvin & the chipmunks: road chip (PG) 12:00 2:10 Mechanical engineer Terry Johnson is the lead for the designed for nonstockpile chemical munitions at recovery Hydrogen Station Equipment Performance device (HyStEP), sites, many of which are deformed and corroded. the hateful eight (r) 11:30 3:35 7:35 which will greatly accelerate hydrogen refueling station • Researchers have made the first measurements of commissioning. thermoelectric behavior by a nanoporous metal-organic Both projects are funded by DOE’s Office of Energy framework, a development that could lead to an entirely new Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Fuel Cell Technolo- class of materials for such applications as cooling computer gies Office as part of the Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure chips and cameras and energy harvesting. Research and Station Technology (H2FIRST) project. • Researchers developed a method to recycle critical • Researcher Chris Carlen was among five recipients and costly algae cultivation nutrients phosphate and nitro- #ChooseLPCSTART HERE from Sandia to receive R&D100 Awards this year for his gen. The researchers have shown they can recycle about invention of the LED Pulser. The LED Pulser promises more two-thirds of those critical nutrients, and aim to raise the cost-effective lighting for science, engineering and research recycling rate to close to 100 percent. and development applications. R&D Magazine presents the • Researcher Christopher Kliewer has won a $2.5 million, awards each year to researchers whom its editors and judges five-year Early Career Research Program award from the determine have developed the year’s 100 most outstanding Department of Energy’s Office of Science for his fundamen-

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CLASSES01.19.16 BEGIN 9 The Independent • January 14, 2016 SHORT NOTES Nature Programs Pasadena City College Yearbook Saturdays feature free family be the topic of the Sat., Jan. roughly 12 minutes at each of 3 projects at Año Nuevo State Park Save Mount Diablo pro- from 1928: "Well it doesn't activities from 11am to 2pm 16 Livermore Area Recreation overlook sites before moving on and other state parks and beaches grams: seem to me it's that way." As a and a docent-led Glass House and Park District ranger staff to maintain schedule. along San Mateo County’s coast- Walk to See The Ranch field botanist on Mount Diablo Museum tour at 2pm. program. Meet Ranger Amy In the two days of Seal line. A portion of the ticket price proposed development, Sat., she collected thousands of plant • January 16 – Winter Game Wolitzer at 1 p.m. at Sycamore Adventure tours, visitors may is tax-deductible. Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m. to noon: specimens and was the first one Day: play some old fashioned Grove Park in the reservable spend over 3 hours observing, Land Conservation Director to make significant observa- games inside the walnut barn. picnic area. photographing, and learning the Come As You Are Seth Adams leads a 4-mile easy tions on the post-fire flora of the Learn about and play some Join Ranger Amy along with behavior of the seals. Highly Beginning February 14, at walk to see the proposed site for mountain. www.eventbrite.com games that were popular with Debbie Viess of the Bay Area trained docents and park inter- 5:30 p.m., Lynnewood United the 1,667 housing unit develop- For more information, go to children over 100 years ago. Mycological Society for the preters are stationed at strategic Methodist Church will offer ment called The Ranch in south www.savemountdiablo.org • January 23 - Chicken Tales: annual mushroom hunt. Crawl points in the preserve to direct a third worship gathering on Antioch. Register on Eventbrite Meet the chickens that live on the under trees, wander through visitors and to answer questions Sundays called "Come As You www.eventbrite.com Yoga Stretches farm, learn how they provided meadows and look at rotting logs about the seals and the park. Are." The public is invited to Stroll Save Mount Diablo's The Livermore Public Li- for pioneer families and how to see how many different types Tickets are limited to reduce enjoy music, fellowship, and Oak Hill Lane Property, Sat., brary Civic Center will hold people are bringing farming of fungi can be found. If needed, crowding at the viewing areas. spiritual connection. People who Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m. to noon: prop- a program of calming yoga to their home with backyard call 925-960-2400 for directions This outdoor adventure be- have never attended a church are erty monitor Fred Massell will stretches on Saturday, January chickens. Make a chicken craft to the Reservable Picnic Area. gins with a 2-mile walk over a welcome. lead a 2-mile leisurely, some- 16, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Yoga in- to take home. There is a $5 per vehicle new trail on the seaside bluff and, This will be an informal time times cross-country, ramble structor Lainie Pascall will teach • January 30 - Groundhog parking fee at either entrance once in the preserve, continues beginning with light refresh- with a 300 ft. elevation gain. a series of physical and mindful Day: Is it Spring yet?: Explore to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 over rolling sand dunes to the ments. Pastors Heather Hammer Discover a greening landscape exercises. Groundhog Day’s shadowy donation is requested to help sup- elephant seal viewing areas. An and Diana Bohn will provide and enjoy panoramic views in No registration is required for history as well as interesting port the programs unless other equal-access van and boardwalk leadership, and Sheri and Dave canyons and on ridges of this this free event. Participants must facts about the custom. Make a fees are specified. Participants are available for people unable Dumas will lead music. The 40-acre park-like property. This fill out a waiver. Participants Groundhog craft to take home. may call 925-960-2400 for more to make the walk. On the way, church offers traditional worship is an easy to moderate hike with under the age of 18 must have a A tour of the restored Vic- information. visitors will enjoy views of the at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays mostly gentle hills and one steep waiver signed by their parent or torian Glass House Museum is ocean and Año Nuevo Island, with childcare. but short climb towards the end. guardian. Waivers can be found available at 2 pm for a fee of Seal Adventures observe birds and other wildlife, Learn more about the church Register on Eventbrite www. on the library website or at the $5 per person payable by credit Coastside State Parks As- and hear the guttural sound of the at www.lynnwood,org, or call eventbrite.com youth room information desk. card only. Children ages 3 and sociation (CSPA), a nonprofit, elephant seals in the distance. 925 846-0221. If you are looking Celebrate Mary Bowerman's For questions or more in- under are free. and California State Parks will Tickets are not available for a new spiritual connection, 108th Birthday, Sunday, January formation, call Paul Sevilla For more information about co-sponsor Seal Adventures, a through California State Parks "Come As You Are" Sundays at 24 , 9:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m. Land at 925-373-5573, or visit the Forest Home Farms Historic special fundraising event, on or its contractor that normally 5:30 p.m. Conservation Director Seth library website: www.livermo- Park call (925) 973-3284 or visit Saturday and Sunday, January handles park reservations. They www.SanRamon.ca.gov. Forest may only be purchased through Adams wil lead a hike on the relibrary.net. 30 & 31, 2016. Visitors are given Shifts in Administration trail located just below Mount Home Farms Historic Park is extraordinary access to linger in CSPA’s website: CoastsideState- Diablo's peak, which is named located at 19953 San Ramon the nature preserve at Año Nuevo Parks.org. in Pleasanton District in Mary's honor. Mary was Historic Park Valley Blvd., just south of Pine The event raises funds for the The Pleasanton Unified Forest Home Farms Historic State Park while observing an incredible woman and the Valley Road in San Ramon. hundreds of elephant seals at the nonprofit Coastside State Parks School District has made some core of her perspective can be Park in San Ramon is open to Association, which supports leadership changes in the new the public Tuesday through height of their breeding season. summed up in a quote from her Mushroom Madness In those tours, a docent leads educational and interpretive year. Saturday from 9am to 4pm. programs and improvement Mushroom Madness will a group of 20 visitors to spend (continued on page 10) OBITUARIES Glendon Lyman major children robust deal during his lifetime. In 1957 the family moved Crossman attend- with his age Even at 99, Richard still had to Lincoln Park, NJ where Glendon Lyman Cross- ing Cal first wife, of 99. many more stories to tell. their 3rd child was born. man, 87 passed away on Poly, Po- Kathy. Grow- See http://jefferyhanson.net/ In 1964 the family moved January 3, 2016 in Manteca. mona). During ing up rfhanson.html for more about to the Blacksburg, VA area He was born June 23, 1928 Louis this time in the Richard. and then in 1968 the fam- in Rutland, Vermont to the was pre- he worked coun- A memorial service will ily made their last move late Lewis and Vida Cross- ceded in primarily try be held on Friday, January together to Livermore, CA, man. The WWII Navy Vet- death by for Lock- during 15th, from 5-7pm at Cal- where Ken was employed eran called Manteca home his par- heed and the de- laghan Mortuary, 3833 East by the Lawrence Livermore Lawrence pres- for the past few months but ents and Avenue, Livermore CA. Lab. Eleanor was a life-long Liver- sion, In lieu of flowers, dona- prior had lived in Livermore his sister member of the Methodist more Lab. Richard learned of adversity, tions can be made in Rich- for many years, before set- Wanda Bonde. He is sur- Church which she loved. vived by one sister and two Al met Marla, his wife patience, and hard work. ard’s name to National Mu- tling in Tracy for several She was a founding member nieces as well as great nieces and ultimate life partner Richard was called to serve seum of the Mighty Eighth more years and even calling of the Wesley Memorial Brentwood home for several and nephews. in Livermore in 1981. Al in World War II as a radio Air Force (http://might- Louie and Joan are own- helped Marla raise a family operator on a B-24 bomber. yeighth.org). Church in Christiansburg, more years. VA, and an active member of Glen worked as a Chemi- ers of the Madsen Cattle creating a new loving home. Shot down over Belgium on Asbury Methodist Church in cal Research Technician at Ranch on Mines Road rais- Al retired from his Lab work his 20th mission, Richard be- Eleanor Mildred North Los Alamos & Livermore ing and selling many cham- in 2000 moving to Rio Vista. came a POW for 13 months. July 28, 1923 – Jan. 1, 2016 Livermore. She was active in Labs. He was an avid golfer pion Hereford and Angus Subsequently, Al moved to Using his WWII radio skills, Resident of Livermore, CA the UMW organization and and belonged to Las Positas bulls. They are also owners Arkansas and ultimately to Richard obtained a job as a Eleanor North passed spent many hours with Ken Men’s Golf Assoc., also of Joan’s Farm and Pumpkin Las Vegas where he spent the surveyor with the US Coast peacefully away on New on the lawn crew and garden- served on their board; a Patch which has provided 25 last six years. and Geodetic Survey. He Year’s Day with her family ing at the church. member of the Tracy Golf years of unforgettable mem- During his life travels, Al spent 30 years out in the field by her Eleanor was proceeded in & Country Club, Elks, ories for so many families touched many lives. His easy surveying across Alaska, side. death by her brother Clifton, and St. Mark’s Episcopal throughout the Tri-Valley. and open manner enabled Hawaii, and a large swath She sister Katherine, and hus- Church. Glen was also an Louie and Joan spent many him to make fast friends of the continental United was band Ken. She is survived accomplished wood worker years attending various an- with anyone he encountered, States. Richard was a private born in by her son Robert and wife and made fine furniture for tique shows in Wyoming, no matter the social circle, pilot and flew until he was Mer- Lynne (Zephyr Cove, NV), rick- his home & for family gifts. Idaho, Oregon and California actual or virtual. Among Al’s 81. Richard was fortunate daughter and life-long com- ville, Mr. Crossman leaves looking for appropriate items lifelong interests were music enough to have two wonder- panion Barbara (Livermore, making, (violin with string ful marriages, first to Evelyn New behind his beloved wife that could be displayed in the CA), and son Edward (West- of 68 years, Joanne Cross- old west town at the pumpkin quartets, music camps, sym- for 34 years and then to Na- York to phony), computing, travel thalie for 16 years. parents lake Village, CA), grandchil- man; daughters Maureen patch because they felt it so dren Sierra and partner Celia important for today’s chil- and life long learning. Al also Richard is survived by Alford Lundbom of Livermore and (Oakland, CA) and Skyler dren to experience what it volunteered for many years his six children, Jeff Han- and Charleen Pederson of Tracy; and wife Cari (Leander, Grandchildren Patrick Lun- would have been like in the as Congregation Beth Emek son (Denise), Rick Hanson Mildred McLachlan. Her “old west." Treasurer, and in retirement (Patty), Jarrell Long (Joyce), father was a teamster and her TX), and great grandchildren dbom of Livermore, Kristin Macairo, Kyan, Ember, and Farlow of Mahomet, IL, A favorite by many was set up and taught computer Piilani Jaques (Mike), Tari mother was an avid women’s Malik. Eleanor was an amaz- Stephen Lundbom of Santa when Louie made his “fa- skills classes to Seniors. Chastain, and Pualani Swartz suffrage and temperance Barbara, Jennifer Barbour mous” potato salad for their Later, when Al lost his mo- (John), twelve grandchil- advocate. She graduated ing person who lighted life of Sparks, NV, Olivia Rio many BBQ’s. He loved to bility, he dove headlong into dren, twelve great-grandchil- from Franklin Central High in all those around her. Her of Manteca and Vanessa cook and rarely shared his Social Media to renew old dren, siblings Ruth Jacobson, School in 1941. bright spirit brought joy and Berkich of Stockton. He was “secret” recipes with oth- friendships and create new Lois Rathvon, and David After seeing a WWII re- peace to many friends, young also blessed with 12 great ers. He worked for several ones. He even took up learn- Hanson, and many nieces cruiting poster saying “Join and old, across the country grandchildren. ranchers throughout the val- ing new languages. and nephews. In addition the Women Marines and Free and around the world. She Fry Memorial Chapel, ley in his younger years do- Al is survived by his to his two wives, Richard a Man to Fight," Eleanor will be dearly missed here 550 South Central Avenue is ing customized hay cutting loving wife Marla, brother was preceded in death by joined the U.S. Marines in on earth as she now spreads honored to serve the Cross- and ranch work. He never Bruce, children Sam, Amy his siblings Ingwer, Ellen 1942. Discharged at the end her joy in heaven. man family. A Celebration expected anyone to work (Falk), Joshua, Kimberly and Mary. of the war she went to the A memorial service to of Life was held on Monday, harder than he did but that (Clark), Kraig (Palmer) Richard was an under- Binghamton City Hospital celebrate Eleanor’s life will January 11. Burial followed work ethic was a hard one nephews Ricky, Bryan and stated, fun loving, and con- School of Nursing on the be held in the Chapel at Jimmy, and grandchildren: siderate man. He was always on January 12, 2016 at San to follow. G.I. Bill and became a reg- Asbury United Methodist Kyle (Christensen), Shaina interested in other people Joaquin Valley National He survived many health Church in Livermore on (Falk), Shoshana (Falk), and the world around him. istered nurse. She worked Cemetery. issues and was known as the in hospitals in Walton and May 23, 2016 at 2pm. In “ever ready battery” as he TJ (Poston) and Trevor Though losing much of his In lieu of flowers memo- Troy NY before marrying lieu of flowers, donations continued to surprise many (Poston). eyesight at 81, Richard never rial contributions can be Kenneth North in 1950 and in Eleanor’s honor can be made to the Alzheimer’s by his ability to just go, go, The family appreciates let that stop him because he go until this last battle with any remembrance be made was not content to sit idle. settling in Sidney Center, made to the Arthritis Na- Association or The Humane NY. Their first two children tional Research Foundation Society. cancer. He is now resting in Al’s name to the American This included learning the were born there and Eleanor (https://www.curearthritis. An online guest book is in peace! Diabetes Association. use of a computer at age 85 org/honorary-gifts/). available at www.frymemo- A Celebration of his Life A Memorial Service was and remaining independent moved onto her joyful career rialchapel.com for condo- will be held on the ranch at held on January 8, 2016 in until the day he died. Richard as mom and homemaker. lences and special messages 4351 Mines Road in Liver- North Las Vegas, enjoyed books, music, play- to the family. more, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, ing cards, and a good cup of March 26. Richard coffee. He also took great In lieu of flowers, please Franklin Hanson pride in the accomplishments Louis Hans Madsen of his family. Richard will Louis Hans Madsen en- donate in his memory to: Richard Franklin Hanson be missed tremendously by Obituary/ tered into rest on January 7, Continuum Hospice, 7677 was born in Brewster, WA on those whose lives he has 2016. A lifelong resident of Oakport Street, Ste 110, 8/15/1916 and passed away touched. Richard was an Livermore, he was born on Oakland, CA 94621 or Jr. peacefully in his sleep on Memoriam Policies exceptional man who had October 3, 1937 to Louis Livestock Auction Boosters, 1/9/2016 in Dublin, CA at the seen and experienced a great C. and Elsie C. Madsen. PO Box 3176, Livermore, Obituaries are published in After attending grammar CA 94551 The Independent at no charge. school and graduating from Livermore High School in Alfred Michael Kaufman There is a small charge for 1955, Louis joined the U.S. Alfred Michael Kaufman, photographs in the obituaries. Army (where he learned to 79 a long time resident of cook) and served his tour of Livermore, CA, and most duty stationed at Regimental recently of North Las Vegas, Memoriam ads can also be placed in Headquarters in Ft. Benning, NV, passed away on January Georgia. 4, 2016 in his sleep at home. The Independent when families want Louis’ passion has been Al was born July 23, 1936 his love for the outdoors, in Munich, Germany to Wal- to honor the memories of their loved ones. his sheep and cattle. He was ter and Elsie Kaufman. He There is a charge for memoriam married to his sweetheart emigrated with his parents Joan “Hughes” Madsen for to the US in 1940 to escape ads, based on the size of the ad. 51 years. He has a son David the perils of Nazism. He was (Becky) Madsen of Scotts- raised in Boston, MA and dale, AZ and daughter An- matriculated from Boston Please send an email to nette Madsen (Roy) Warner Latin and Harvard University [email protected] of Livermore, as well as the and earned a PhD in Theoret- “apple of his eye” grandson ical Physics from Brandeis to receive more information Austin Andrade (presently University. Al relocated to a mechanical engineering California and raised three 10 The Independent • January 14, 2016 Livermore Valley Wineries Bring Home Gold in Spades by Laura Ness yards Viognier; Gold - 2012 Valley Semonnay Valley Del Arroyo Vineyard Ruby Hill Vineyard Cab- Vineyard “Speck” Grenache The 2016 wine year Livermore Valley "Free Run" Garre Vineyard and Chardonnay; Silver - 2013 ernet Sauvignon; Silver - Rose started off with a welcome Del Arroyo Vineyards Cab- Winery scored Bronzes for Livermore Valley Thatcher 2013 Livermore Valley Ruby Wente Vineyards showed onslaught of shiny med- ernet; Gold- 2013 Livermore the 2011 Livermore Valley Bay Vineyard Merlot; Sil- Hill Vineyard Chardonnay; predictably well, with Golds als for many Livermore Valley Del Arroyo Vineyards “Trois Rouge,” the 2013 ver - 2013 Livermore Valley Bronze - 2012 Livermore going to their Arroyo Seco Valley wineries, with the Syrah; Silver - 2013 Liver- Livermore Valley “Nonna’s Ghielmetti Vineyard Valley Rubino Estates Vine- Pinot from Riva Ranch and announcement of the much- more Valley Del Arroyo Rosso” and 2010 Livermore Page Mill Winery added yard Sangiovese to the very impressive Morn- anticipated results of the Vineyards Moxie; Silver Valley Primitivo. three more Golds to its grow- Stony Ridge Winery ing Fog Chardonnay, which, San Francisco Chronicle - 2013 Livermore Valley Las Positas Vineyards ing hall of fame: Gold - 2013 capped off another great at $15 retail, is the number Competition. Del Arroyo Vineyards Cab- carted away a stack of Sil- California, Livermore Valley showing at the Chron with one selling Chard in Safeway Here is a synopsis of the ernet Franc; Silver - 2013 vers: Silver - 2013 Liver- Petite Sirah; Gold - 2014 Golds for the Syrah and Zin. throughout Northern Califor- region’s plentiful haul. Livermore Valley Del Ar- more Valley Coccineous; Sonoma Mountain Farina But wait, there’s more: Gold nia. 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Double lot to celebrate with a very Valley Buttner Vineyard 2013 Lodi Spenker Vineyard Livermore Valley Del Ar- ley Southern Hills Cabernet Gold - 2013 Cabernet Franc; consistent showing across Pinot Blanc; Bronze - 2013 Zinfandel royo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon; Silver - 2012 Gold - 2013 Cabernet Sau- the board. The Merlot and Livermore Valley Tempra- Retzlaff Scored Silvers Sauvignon; Bronze - 2014 Livermore Valley Sand- vignon Small Lot #1 (Estate, Malbec are stunners. Gold - nillo for the 2013 Alameda Coun- Livermore Valley Del Ar- stone Merlot; Silver - 2013 Livermore; Silver - 2013 2013 Livermore Valley Mal- Longevity scored a Best ty - Livermore Valley Mer- royo Vineyards Chardonnay Livermore Valley Louis Mel Young(er) Vine Zinfandel; bec; Gold - 2013 Livermore of Class for their 2011 Liver- lot and the 2014 Alameda TateDog scored a Silver Sauvignon Blanc; Bronze - Bronze - 3 Blondes, 3 Cabs, Valley Merlot; Gold - 2013 more Valley Cabernet Sauvi- County - Livermore Valley for the 2013 Livermore 2014 Livermore Valley Eric's 3 Brunettes Livermore Valley Petit Ver- gnon, a Silver for the 2012 Sauvignon Blanc. Valley Wisner Cabernet Small Lot Chardonnay Bent Creek Wines dot; Silver - 2013 Livermore Livermore Valley Grenache Rodrigue Molyneaux Es- Sauvignon and a Bronze for Rhonda Wood of Wood showed splendidly: Double Valley Cabernet Franc; Sil- and a Silver for the 2011 tate Winery and Vineyard the 2013 Livermore Valley Family Vineyards did herself Gold - 2013 Livermore Val- ver - 2012 Livermore Valley California deb-ru-vee' white showed handsomely with a Wisner Chardonnay. proud with two Golds in this ley Zinfandel; Double Gold - Cabernet Sauvignon; Bronze blend. Well done, indeed! Gold for their lovely 2012 The Steven Kent Winery year’s haul: Gold - 2013 2013 Livermore Valley Cab- - 2013 Livermore Valley McGrail Vineyards Livermore Valley House took home Gold for the 2013 Livermore Valley Cabernet ernet Franc; Silver - 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon scored a Silver for the 2012 Vineyard Wente Merlot and Livermore Valley BDX Col- Sauvignon; Gold - 2013 Livermore Valley Cabernet Dante Robere Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon and a a Silver for the 2011 Liver- lection Cabernet Franc, and Livermore Valley Zinfandel; Sauvignon; Silver - 2013 showed nicely: Silver - 2013 Bronze for the 2013 McGrail more Valley RM Estate Win- Silvers for both the 2012 Silver - 2013 Livermore Livermore Valley Petite California Dante's Inferno; Vineyards Shamus Patrick ery and Wente Vineyards Livermore Valley Cabernet Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; Sirah; Silver - Red on Red; Silver - 2013 California, Red Blend. Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauvignon and the 2012 Silver - 2014 Livermore Val- Bronze - 2013 Livermore Livermore Valley Syrah; Mia Nipote scored a Gold Rosie Mangin of Rosa Livermore Valley Home ley Chardonnay Valley Syrah Bronze - 2013 California, for their 2012 Livermore Fierro Cellars brought home Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Congratulations to all the Chris Sorensen of Cad- Livermore Valley Syrah; Valley Lencioni Cabernet, Gold for her excellent 2012 Sauvignon. winners for a job well done dis proved he’s capable of Bronze - 2012 California, and Silvers for the 2010 Livermore Valley Thatcher Once again, Collin Cranor and apologies to any that I catching medals, even if the Livermore Valley Cabernet and 2011 Livermore Valley Bay Vineyard Cabernet Sau- and company of Vasco Ur- may have overlooked in the fish aren’t biting. How about Sauvignon Lencioni Vineyard Cabernet vignon. bano Wine Company proved compilation. Let’s all take this cadre of winners? Best For Darcie Kent Vine- Sauvignons respectively. Rubino Estates Winery that they are “The Sheriff” a moment to remember a of Class - 2013 Livermore yards, it was a pile of Silvers. Mitchell Katz again and Ruby Hill showed off in town. 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Workshop On the Mind of Your 21st Century Teen The Mind of Your 21st Century Teen, a workshop on teen mental wellness, will be offered by the City of Pleasanton as part of the free community education series. Robert Field, Ph.D. will present on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 7:00 to 8:30PM at the LEGAL NOTICES reasons for the objection at Digital, Inc., 4847 Hopyard Pleasanton Public Library, located at 400 Old Bernal Ave. least two court days before The Independent Rd, Suite 4-225, Pleasan- This workshop is hosted by Amador Valley High School DECA students as part of the FOR INFORMATION ON the matter is scheduled to Legal No. 3887 ton, CA 94588, is hereby campaign: Time to Talk: Teen Mental Wellness. This workshop will provide information for PLACING LEGAL NOTICES be heard and must appear Published December 24, 31, registered by the following IN THE INDEPENDENT at the hearing to show cause 2015, January 7, 14, 2016 owner(s): parents and those in the community who interact closely with teens about the importance Call 925-243-8000 why the petition should not be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Vandervision Digital, Inc., of teen mental wellness. Families will discover the mental and emotional challenges that ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE granted. If no written objection NAME STATEMENT 4847 Hopyard Rd, Suite teens face every day and the resources available to support them. FOR CHANGE OF NAME is timely filed, the court may FILE NO. 511960 4-225, Pleasanton, CA 94588 The event is free. registration is recommended. Go to pleasantonfun.com and enter Case No. 15796589 grant the petition without a The following person(s) doing This business is conducted by course code #61601. hearing. business as: Wilkinson Road- a Corporation The registrant has not yet Time to Talk: Teen Mental Wellness Campaign – The goal of the campaign is to create SUPERIOR COURT OF side Assistance, 6489 Aspen- CALIFORNIA, NOTICE OF HEARING wood Way, Livermore, CA begun to transact business awareness and educate the community about teen mental wellness and provide resources COUNTY OF ALAMEDA a. Date: 4/21/2016 94551, is hereby registered by using the fictitious business to teens and their families. It is equally important to talk about the whole teen and ev- TO ALL INTERESTED Time: 1:30 PM the following owner(s): name listed above. erything that can have an impact on mental health - from academic stress, peer pressure, PERSONS: Dept: 503 Kristi Wilkinson, 6489 As- Signature of Registrants social media to mental illness. b. The address of the court is: penwood Way, Livermore, :s/: Thomas M. Vandegriff, 1.Petitioner: Hayward Hall of Justice CA 94551 President For more information, email [email protected] or call 925.931.5359. Jennifer S. Stulen 24405 Amador Street This business is conducted by This statement was filed with filed a petition with this court Room 108 an Individual the County Clerk of Alameda for a decree changing names Hayward, CA 94544 The registrant began to trans- on December 14, 2015. Ex- as follows: act business using the ficti- pires December 14, 2020. 3.a. A copy of this Order To tious business name(s) listed The Independent Legal No. Present Name: Show Cause shall be pub- above on November 1, 2015. 3889. Published December short notes Jennifer S. Stulen lished at least once each Signature of Registrants 24, 31, 2015, January 7, Proposed Name: week :s/: Kristi Wilkinson 14, 2016. (continued from page 11) Jennifer Scott Dayrell for four successive weeks This statement was filed with STATEMENT OF Vice Principal at Walnut Grove prior the County Clerk of Alameda ABANDONMENT Glen Sparks, Coordinator of at Fairlands and Mohr schools. and Vintage Hills schools to full- 2.THE COURT ORDERS to the date set for hearing on on November 24, 2015. Ex- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Career and Technical Education, Connor has 11 years of experi- time Vice Principal of Walnut that all persons interested in the petition in the following pires November 24, 2020. NAME will become Director of Adult ence at the elementary school Grove. Robyn Annacherio, a this matter appear before this newspaper of general circu- The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 449598 and Career Education. level in Scotland and the United court at the hearing indicated lation, printed in this county: 3888. Published December The following person(s) has former Vice Principal in another The Independent Newspaper Jan Steed, Principal at Wal- States. district, will become the interim below to show cause, if any, 24, 31, 2015, January 7, (have) abandoned the use of nut Grove school, will become Kathy Rosselle, who retired why the petition for change of 2250 First Street 14, 2016 the Fictitious Business Name: Vice Principal at Vintage Hills. name should not be granted. Livermore, CA 94550 Assistant Director of Adult and as Principal of Wells Middle FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Allied Trailer Supply of San Rich Puppione, who retired Any person objecting to the Career Education. School in Dublin, will replace NAME STATEMENT Leandro, 15180 E. 14th St, from Pleasanton as Senior Direc- name changes described Dated: December 14, 2015 Walnut Grove will have an Connor as Vice Principal at FILE NO. 512517 San Leandro, CA 94578. tor of Student Services, will fill above must file a written /s/: Winifred Y. Smith Interim Principal, Chris Connor, Fairlands school. The following person(s) doing The Fictitious Business Name in as Vice Principal for Chris objection that includes the Judge of the Superior Court Statement being abandoned who currently is Vice Principal Beth Cutter will move from Connor at Mohr. business as: Vandervision 11 The Independent • January 14, 2016

/s/: Rebecca A. Beyers The registrant has not yet was filed on 3/24/2011 in the NAME STATEMENT to 4:00, and Pet Extreme in for the construction of park contractors taking jobs that This statement was filed with begun to transact business County of Alameda. FILE NO. 512926 Livermore from 12:00 to 4:00. projects. total $500 or more (labor and/ The full name of Registrant: the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) doing using the fictitious business For more information, call or materials) be licensed by on December 10, 2015. Ex- name listed above. (1)Gregory R. Beyers (2) business as: Opparel, 6911 Terry at (925)487-7279 or visit Minimum Qualification the Contractors State License pires December 10, 2020. Signature of Registrants Rebecca A. Beyers, 19688 Corte Madrid, Pleasanton, CA our website at www.tvar.org Requirements: Board. State law also requires The Independent Legal No. :s/: Rustin Skinner, CEO Forest Ave, Castro Valley, 94566, is hereby registered by Education/Experience/ that contractors include their CA 94546 3892. Published December This statement was filed with license numbers on all adver- the following owner(s): FERAL CAT FOUNDATION Training: Signature of Registrant: 24, 31, 2015, January 7, the County Clerk of Alameda tising. Check your contractor’s Yomi Oyesiku, 6911 Corte Cat & kitten adoptions now College course work in /s/: Gregory R. Beyers 14, 2016. on December 17, 2015. Ex- status at www.cslb.ca.gov Madrid, Pleasanton, CA at the new Livermore Petco CIP projects, construction, /s/: Rebecca A. Beyers pires December 17, 2020. or (800)321-CSLB (2752). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94566 on Saturdays from 10:00AM construction management, This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. Unlicensed persons taking NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by to 2:30PM. We have many engineering, landscape ar- the County Clerk of Alameda 3897. Published January jobs less than $500 must FILE NO. 512325 an Individual adorable, tame kittens that chitecture or other related on December 7, 2015. Ex- 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2016. The Livermore Area Rec- state in their advertisements The following person(s) doing The registrant began to trans- have been tested for FIV & field, and one (1) year of pires December 7, 2020. reation and Park District that they are not licensed by business as: Your Mechanic act business using the ficti- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FELV, altered & vaccinated. experience in landscape The Independent Legal No. is currently seeking ap- the Contractors State License R.V., Trailer & Parts Center, tious business name(s) listed NAME STATEMENT We also have adult cats & architectural design or 3890. Published December plications for a capital Board.” 481 Meek Ave., Hayward, CA above on November 12, 2015. FILE NO. 513375 ranch cats for adoption. engineering work or work 24, 31, 2015, January 7, 94541, is hereby registered by Signature of Registrants The following person(s) doing improvement plan (CIP) involving preparation of pre- REAL ESTATE 14, 2016. the following owner(s): :s/: Yomi Oyesiku business as: 1 Call Inspec- EMPLOYMENT Technician. Under general liminary and final working Inland Valley STATEMENT OF (1)John Philip Waters (2)Ni- This statement was filed with tions, 337 Earhart Way, Liver- 65) HELP WANTED supervision, designs, plans, drawings, cost analyses, Publishing Co. ABANDONMENT colyn Sue Waters, 481 Meek the County Clerk of Alameda more, CA 94551, is hereby organizes, and assists in specification preparation, SECURITY OFFICERS Client Code:04126-00001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ave., Hayward, CA 94541 on December 24, 2015. Ex- registered by the following directing and managing park construction review and WANTED Re: Legal Notice for NAME This business is conducted by pires December 24, 2020. owner(s): CIP projects from concept construction inspection of Classified Ads FILE NO. 488819 a Joint venture The Independent Legal No. Timothy George Seymour, planning through detailed projects; or a combination of Must have a guard card, design, construction, and The Federal Fair Housing Act, The following person(s) has The registrant has not yet 3895. Published December 5250 Iris Way, Livermore, education, experience and High School Diploma or the completion of the project Title VII of the Civil Rights (have) abandoned the use begun to transact business 31, 2015, January 7, 14, CA 94551 training likely to provide the GED, Own transporta- contract. Responsibilities in- Act of 1964, and state law of the Fictitious Business using the fictitious business 21, 2016 This business is conducted by required knowledge, skills tion, & clude the design and prepa- prohibit advertisements for Name: Allied Trailer & Coach name listed above. an Individual and abilities, as determined FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA DL. ration of preliminary and final housing and employment Works, 15080 E. 14th St, San Signature of Registrants The registrant began to trans- by the District. NAME STATEMENT construction drawings, cost that contain any preference, Leandro, CA 94578. :s/: John Philip Waters act business using the ficti- FILE NO. 512889 Call (510) 783-2696 estimates, and specifica- limitation or discrimination The Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed with tious business name(s) listed For the full job descrip- The following person(s) doing tions for the construction or based on protected classes, Statement being abandoned the County Clerk of Alameda business as: Leisure Street above on January 11, 2016. tion and information on SOFTWARE DEVELOP- renovation of District parks, including race, color, religion, was filed on 3/7/2014 in the on December 8, 2015. Ex- Winery, 503 & 511 Leisure Signature of Registrants how to apply, please visit ERS: Design, develop & recreational areas, public sex, handicap, familial status County of Alameda. pires December 8, 2020. Street, Livermore, CA 94551, :s/: Timothy George Seymour the LARPD employment modify enterprise software spaces and parkways; act- or national origin. IVPC does The full name of Registrant: The Independent Legal No. is hereby registered by the This statement was filed with website at http://www. systems; Develop sftwr ing as the assistant project not knowingly accept any Rebecca A. Beyers, 15080 3893. Published December following owner(s): the County Clerk of Alameda larpd.org/employment/ system testing & validation manager and lead inspector advertisements that are in E. 14th St, San Leandro, 24, 31, 2015, January 7, KJV Cellars LLC, 511 Leisure on January 11, 2016. Expires employment.html procedures, programming. violation of the law. CA 94578 14, 2016. Street, Livermore, CA 94551 January 11, 2021. Signature of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. TO PLACE Travel/reloc. to various MERCHANDISE ANNOUNCEMENTS /s/: Rebecca A. Beyers NAME STATEMENT by a Limited liability company 3898. Published January 14, CLASSIFIED AD unanticipated client sites 155) NOTICES This statement was filed with FILE NO. 512815 The registrant has not yet 21, 28, February 4, 2016. 118) FREE SECTION Call (925)243-8000 across USA req’d. Min. the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) doing begun to transact business ANIMALS FREE WOOD “NOTICE TO READERS: on December 10, 2015. Ex- req’mts apply. California law requires that business as: J & S Holding using the fictitious business 2) CATS/ DOGS Pine & Oak pires December 10, 2020. Co., 2301 Armstrong St., Ste. name listed above. For complete job details &/ You cut it & haul it The Independent Legal No. 113, Livermore, CA 94551, Signature of Registrants ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, or to apply, mail resume to: Mines Road 3891. Published December is hereby registered by the :s/: Rick N. Volpatti, Member/ for adoption information Avankia, LLC (408)897-3156 24, 31, 2015, January 7, following owner(s): Owner contact Valley Humane 7567 Amador Valley Blvd. 14, 2016. J & S Holding Co., LLC, 2301 This statement was filed with Society at (925)426-8656. Ste. 208 127) LOST/ FOUND STATEMENT OF Armstrong St., Ste. 113, Liver- the County Clerk of Alameda Dublin, CA 94568 ABANDONMENT more, CA 94551 on December 23, 2015. Ex- Adopt a new best friend: FOUND FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted pires December 23, 2020. TVAR, the Tri-Valley Ani- on Humboldt Way Livermore NAME by a Limited liability company The Independent Legal No. mal Rescue, offers animals BE WARY of out of area Portfolio of Greek music FILE NO. 484792 The registrant has not yet 3896. Published January 7, for adoption every Saturday companies. Check with the CD’s The following person(s) has begun to transact business 14, 21, 28, 2016. and Sunday, excluding most local Better Business Bureau (have) abandoned the use using the fictitious business holidays. On Saturdays from Please call FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before you send money or (925)447-3857 of the Fictitious Business name listed above. NAME STATEMENT 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs fees. Read and understand Name: Allied Trailer & Coach Signature of Registrants FILE NO. 512667 are available at the Pleas- any contracts before you sign. Works, 15180 E. 14th St, San :s/: Jon T. Johnstone, Presi- The following person(s) doing anton Farmers Market at W. Shop around for rates. Leandro, CA 94578. dent business as: Hop DeVine, Angela and First Streets. The Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed with 1708 N. Vasco Rd, Liver- Two locations will showcase Statement being abandoned the County Clerk of Alameda more, CA 94551, is hereby cats only: Petsmart in Dublin was filed on 11/7/2013 in the on December 22, 2015. Ex- registered by the following from 12:00 to 4:00 and the County of Alameda. pires December 22, 2020. owner(s): Pet Extreme in Livermore The full name of Registrant: The Independent Legal No. Rustin A. Skinner Inc, 1452 from 12:00 to 4:00. On Sun- Rebecca A. Beyers, 19688 3894. Published December N. Vasco Rd #162, Livermore, days, cats are available at Forest Ave, Castro Valley, 31, 2015, January 7, 14, CA 94551 Petsmart in Dublin from 1:00 CA 94546 21, 2016. This business is conducted by Signature of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a Corporation

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there," she says. "Strategies there is also a wonderful and a blog: www.whatshe- that might have worked on new author app that allows did.today. Twitter, Instagram or Ama- writers to deliver autographs "It's not easy work," Szol- zon a year or two ago are to Kindle," says Szollos, los adds, "but it's very re- now old and not as effective. whose outreach includes warding once you start to It's wonderful to imagine Facebook, Twitter, Instagram engage with your audience." that after I launched my book, I could spend all day writing the next one, but I find that my time is broken Wednesday Talk On into segments: writing, mar- keting, advertising, reading Prescription Drug Abuse and emailing - and I've still An agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration will got to pick up the kids and discuss the national epidemic of prescription drug abuse at a think about dinner." dinner meeting at Castlewood Country Club next Wednesday With her debut novel evening, January 20. Pictured are Rita Szollos selling at Towne Center The event, open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. Cost per (right) and the front cover Books for $10 ("$2 less than person is $32, including dinner and the talk. Reservations of her book. Amazon and no shipping!") must be made by Saturday, January 16. Szollos is turning her sights Steve Smith, who leads the Tactical Diversion Squad to her next project, a dra- of DEA’s Oakland office, is the speaker. The squad is re- matization of her parents' sponsible for DEA activities in 15 coastal and near-coastal By Carol Graham romantic comedies are like a Szollos' favorite scene is escape from Hungary 45 counties. For Rita Szollos, the subgenre of science fiction in when Ailee babysits her best years ago. Prescription drug abuse is often considered an epidemic past, present and future which implausible characters friend's infant son, and has a "It's a charming adven- because it is so widespread. Last year, nearly 19,000 Ameri- have a wondrous way of inhabit a world that operates conversation with him about ture about two teens who cans died from fatal overdoses of painkillers alone. Other overlapping. according to different rules what's happening in her life. want a better future. Think drugs commonly abused included tranquilizers and stimu- Take her website, for in- than ours. 'What If' asks us "It's a humorous take on of beatniks, Radio Free lants. Deaths from prescription pills quadrupled between stance: "Ghosts of Dublin" to open our mind to those her impending motherhood," Europe, the Eastern Bloc, 1999 and 2010 and, in some states, exceed traffic fatalities. uses re-photography, recre- possibilities." says Szollos, adding of the and the events that led up to To make arrangements, phone 925-447-8876 or send an ations and interactive maps The fictitious work tells novel, "I was able to take 1969 and 1970," says Szol- email to [email protected]. to illustrate the evolution of the story of Ailie (pro- many memories from child- los. "It's a story I've always Dublin and its surroundings. nounced Aylee) who since hood and school, and also wanted to tell, and with However, that was just college has focused on her adulthood, then tweak them everything that's happening the start. The avid pho- career although she is be- to weave a new story. 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Why I Am Not Signing the Referendum on Lund Ranch

Dear Pleasanton Voter, I was one of the authors of Measure PP. We wrote PP to make sure housing developments would have to follow rules that keep houses off of ridges and preserve our scenic views. The people of Pleasanton agreed and Measure PP became law.

I would be the first person to speak out against any project that violates Measure PP. That’s why I have followed the process for Lund Ranch closely and attended every public hearing.

The Lund Ranch project is exactly what we hoped to achieve when we wrote PP. It fully complies with Measure PP — and shows that PP works. There are no houses on ridges. There are no houses on hillsides. Our scenic views are protected.

Our General Plan allows up to 143 homes on Lund Ranch’s 195 acres. By applying the PP rules, we cut Lund Ranch down to just 43 homes, preserving 89.5% of the land for permanent open space and two miles of publicly accessible trails.

I will not sign the referendum to block the PP-compliant Lund Ranch project. Kay Ayala Kay Ayala Save Pleasanton Hills One of three original signers of Measure PP Former Pleasanton City Councilmember

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International Guitar Night Makes Stop at the Bankhead

Pictured (from left) are Andre Krengel, Brian Gore, Mike Dawes, and Lulo Reinhardt.

International Guitar Night returns to the Bankhead United States and Canada. Tickets for the single perfor- tion between diverse guitar virtuosos who typically tour Theater on Friday evening, February 12, 2016. mance at 8:00 p.m. on February 12th are $25 or $39 for solo and often hail from different musical genres. Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC) adults and $16 for students or military personnel. Brian Gore has been acclaimed as a guitar poet, one of Presents will host the annual tour featuring four inter- Now sponsored by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Inter- the most interesting and influential guitar stylists today nationally-acclaimed guitarists. They will perform both national Guitar Night’s grassroots origins are unusual with a unique blend of classical and percussive techniques individually and in collaboration over the course of a among productions of its kind. Originally founded and a strikingly beautiful tone. Gore’s guests for IGN are single evening. Credited as “one of the most important almost 20 years ago as a series of small concerts featur- acclaimed for their collaborations with numerous artists of showcases for the contemporary guitar” by The San ing local acoustic guitar masters in a small San Fran- different genres, making them the ideal performers for an Francisco Chronicle, International Guitar Night (IGN) is cisco Bay Area club, it quickly grew in size and stature, event of this kind. a long-standing Bay Area tradition. eventually going on tour across North America. IGN’s Of his three guests this year, two are making a wel- This is the fourth time IGN has made the Bankhead success is attributed largely to founder and guitarist come return to the IGN tour: Lulo Reinhardt appeared in Theater a stop on its annual concert tour across the Brian Gore’s ability to elicit a warm spirit of collabora- (continued on page 2) 2 The Independent • January 28, 2016

Wente Vineyards Features Artist Work An abstract exhibit that explores texture and color by Livermore artist Joanna Crawshaw, hangs at Wente Vine- yards beginning January 23 through the month of February. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, January 31st from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Estate Winery & Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla Road in Livermore. The exhibit features a series of paintings that Crawshaw created exclu- Syrenity Chorus Line Photo - John Buyer sively for Wente Vine- yards. The small lot Artist Series is a club exclusive Dance Presentation Offers "Into the consisting of red blends that are hand-harvested, Woods and Out of the Storybook" estate gown and sustain- ably farmed. The rest of Livermore School of the exhibit ties in, high- Dance Jazz Companies and lighting common threads Le Tableau Magnifique Bal- that can be found in both let Company present "Into Crawshaw’s recent and the Woods and Out of the past work. Storybook." Joanna Crawshaw, Performances are Friday a Bay Area native, has and Saturday, February 5 work in collections and 6 at the Bankhead The- nationwide. She has ater in Livermore. exhibited throughout the The program showcases Bay Area and in Boston. classical and contemporary Crawshaw has a stu- styles of ballet, jazz, hip dio space in downtown hop, tap, musical theater, Livermore, and her work and contemporary dance. can currently be seen at Ballet dancers will tell the LAA Gallery, located the classic tale of "Into the Woods," with a few twists at 2155 Third Street in Small Lot artist series. and turns along the way. Livermore. Jazz dancers will bring to life classic books such as GUITAR NIGHT The Giving Tree and Harry (continued from front page) Potter. The musical score 2012 and Mike Dawes in of the world’s finest young Largely self-taught, his gui- includes everything from 2014. They will be joined fingerstyle guitarists. Since tar creates a unique sound Tchaikovsky to Proko- for 2016 by Andre Krengel. his debut single in 2012, he and mood inspired by Latin fiev and from The Great German guitarist Lulo has toured every continent, jazz, flamenco, swing, R&B Gatsby to Taylor Swift. This Reinhardt has carried on his his energy and charisma and rock and roll. performance is for all ages great-uncle Django's Gypsy combining with a vir- The Bankhead Theater is to experience and enjoy. Swing legacy, making it his tuoso style acclaimed for its located at 2400 First Street Both shows are at 7:00pm own by adding a creative subtle nuances. Considered in downtown Livermore. at the Bankhead Theater. and elegant flair that ex- one of Germany’s foremost Tickets may be purchased Tickets are available at the plores musical influences guitarists, at the box office, online at Bankhead box office, 2400 First Street in downtown from Spanish flamenco to Andre Krengel is known www.bankheadtheater.org, Livermore, online at www. Girls' Forest Photo - Kerri Hamilton South American jazz. throughout Europe for by claling 373-6800 or r via bankheadtheater.org or by Mike Dawes from his broad, versatile style. the LVPAC mobile app. calling 373-6800. England is hailed as one January 28, 2016 • The Independent 3 Comedy On Tap for Valentine's Day

A new Valentine’s Day through the Bankhead at (925) 373-6800, online show has been added to the Theater ticket office, 2400 at www.bankheadtheater. LVPAC Presents series at First Street in Livermore, org, or via the new LVPAC the Bankhead Theater in mobile app. Livermore. Combining love and laughter, The Best of the San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition will star Sammy Obeid and be hosted by Lars Callieou, with guests Clara Bijl and Shawn Felipe. All seats for the show on 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Febru- ary 14, 2016, are $30 each with $16 tickets available for students and military personnel. Now in its 40th year, The San Francisco Comedy The Wellington Elton John’s Competition is a stand-up International Greatest Hits comedian’s marathon. Con- Ukulele Orchestra CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE testants who make the final Thu JAN 28 7:30pm Fri JAN 29 8pm rounds must perform mul- Sammy Obeid tiple short sets almost daily for several weeks in venues NBC’s “America’s Got candlelit dinner.” with The Second City,” of different sizes and styles Talent” and was the first co- The Best of the SF Com- on Friday, February 26th, LAST CHANCE as judges narrow down median to perform on The edy Competition starring followed by the stand-up THIS the field. The SF Comedy Food Network in “Throw- Sammy Obeid leads off a comedy of scientist-turned- WEEKEND! Competition has served as a down with Bobby Flay.” month filled with laughter comedian Tim Lee on stepping stone for numer- Obeid’s humorous riffs at the Bankhead Theater. February 27th. The Pirates ous comic legends includ- on being Lebanese-Amer- The Second City return Tickets for these and all ing Dana Carvey, Robin ican will add to the show’s to Livermore with a show other shows in the 2015- of Penzance Williams, and Ellen DeGe- international flavor. Cana- about love and modern 2016 LVPAC Presents TRI-VALLEY neres. Originally founded dian Lars Callieou, from romance, “Hooking Up season are available now REPERTORY THEATRE and held in San Francisco, Edmonton, Alberta, will JAN 30 — JAN 31 venues are now spread serve as host. Both he and across the greater Bay Area Obeid are past SF Com- Lions Club Hosting Crab Feed and beyond, including the edy Competition finalists. Bankhead Theater where a The show will be opened Livermore Lions Club is holding its annual Crab Feed JUST BOOKED! semi-final round was held by Clara Bijl, a French- fund raiser at The Castle Rock Restaurant 1840 Portola in September 2015. American comedian and Ave, Livermore on Friday February 26, 2016. The Best Born in Oakland and Shawn Felipe, who brings a This is one of the featured fund raising events in sup- now a resident of Fremont, Hawaiian-by-way-of-Thai- port of the Livermore Lions and their outreach to the Tri- of the Sammy Obeid’s reputa- land twist to the evening. Valley and Alameda County. San Francisco tion for astonishing word Since it opened, the The event includes All You Can Eat Crab, French play and quick wit earned Bankhead Theater has often bread, salad, pasta, water, soft drinks and coffee with the Stand Up him an appearance on hosted shows on Valen- purchase of your ticket. The Castle Rock Restaurant will Comedy the late night TBS talk tine’s Day. “People like to be providing a no host bar for the event. Competition show, “Conan.” He is best enjoy the evening out and Tickets are $50.00 and include participation in a Door known for his “1001 Ara- we looked for a show that Prize for a $250.00 contribution to a favorite charity. STARRING SAMMY OBEID bian Nights of Comedy,” a could appeal to every- There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, raffle items Sun 7:30pm record-breaking streak of one,” said Scott Kenison, and gift baskets to help in raising funds for the Livermore FEB 14 consecutive comedy perfor- LVPAC’s executive direc- Lions. Tickets will be available prior to the event and dur- mances which began in De- tor. “Whether you come ing the evening. LAUGHTER cember 2010 and concluded alone or with a group, a Contact Lion Ben Barrientos at 925 449-9974 for tick- GUARANTEED! 1,001 days later in 2013. In comedy show brings people ets to the Crab Feed. Tickets will also will be available at addition to his appearance together. And for many cou- The Rock House Restaurant 1840 Portola Ave, Livermore. on “Conan,” during Obeid’s ples, sharing a good laugh For information, go to http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org long run he appeared on can be just as romantic as a livermoreca/ or at http://www.meetup.com/Livermore- 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore Lions/ 4 The Independent • January 28, 2016 Las Positas Foundation Co-Hosting 'A Night at the Met' Opera Fundraiser

Bay Area opera enthu- academic tutoring, and ery leading opera company spanning the topics of jazz, siasts can enjoy a distinc- personal guidance to trans- in the United States and harmony, orchestra, piano, tive event by one of the form the lives of talented, has had matching success guitar, voice, and much world's great opera stars low-income students ages in Europe. She has made more," said LPC Theater David when mezzo-soprano 9 to 18. more than 70 recordings Arts Department Coordi- Calkins Frederica von Stade takes "The Las Positas College with every major label, and nator Titian Lish. "It also (left) to the stage on Saturday, Foundation is honored to has received six Grammy illustrates to our students will be February 6, 2016. Billed co-present with the Liver- nominations, along with the importance of philan- featured as "A Night at the Met," more Valley Opera a caliber numerous awards around thropy by the artist, as speaker this special performance of talent such as Frederica the world. demonstrated by Frederica is co-hosted by the Las von Stade. Our intent is to This special benefit von Stade's commitment to Positas College (LPC) identify Las Positas Col- performance for the Liver- young talent." Foundation to benefit the lege with a broad range more Valley Opera will A special raffle event regional Livermore Val- of high quality fine arts take place at the Barbara F. and auction will culminate ley Opera. performances such as this, Mertes Center for the Arts the stage portion of the Along with Frederica that will enrich both our on the LPC campus. The evening program. Follow- Talk Launches von Stade, the night will students and the Bay Area event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ing her performance, Ms. also include a showcase public," noted Stephanie with a cocktail reception von Stade will attend an Annual Livermore from the members of the Beasly, chair of the LPC with wine (some produced audience wine and cheese Bay Area Young Musi- Foundation Board of Direc- by the LPC Viticulture and reception. To purchase Reads Together cians Choral Orchestra tors. Winery Technology Depart- tickets, please visit www. Program (YMCO), based in Frederica von Stade has ment) and hors d'oeuvres livermorevalleyopera.com. Berkeley, whom she has performed in the great op- provided by Posada Restau- Las Positas College is mentored. The YMCO is era houses and concert halls rant in Livermore. located at 3000 Cam,pus The Livermore Public Library has selected the per- the only choral orchestra around the globe since her "This event aligns with Hill Drive in Livermore. fect book for the tenth annual Livermore Reads Together in the nation which uses 1970 debut at the Metro- the goals of LPC's growing For more information about (LRT) community-wide reading program: Isaac Asimov’s year-round compre- politan Opera in New York. music arts program, which the foundation, visit www. "I, Robot." hensive music training, She has appeared with ev- now exceeds 30 courses lpcfoundation.org. Copies of books and LRT event schedules will be avail- able at all Livermore Public Library locations. Isaac Asimov’s "I, Robot" launches readers on an adventure into a not-so-distant future where man and ma- Kim Ott Installed asPresident of the chine struggle to redefine life, love, and consciousness— and where the stakes are nothing less than survival. Bay East Association of REALTORS® The initial event, "Robots and the Future," for Liver- more Reads Together (LRT) features well-known roboti- Kim Ott of Alain Pinel East Grievance Commit- Directors, which represent Tri-Valley: Leticia cist David Calkins, who will introduce the audience to Real Estate in Pleasanton tee, chair of the Bay East more than 4,500 REAL- Arteaga, Aspire Realty Ser- his world of robots. President of the Robotics Society of has been installed as the Marketing Committee TORS® and Affiliates vices, Pleasanton; Barbara America, he is founder of the international RoboGames 2016 president of the Bay and president of the Tri- from throughout the East Clemons Coldwell Banker, (world's largest robot competition) and former professor East Association of RE- Cities Marketing Group. Bay, are: Pleasanton; Leslie Faught, of robotics and computer engineering at San Francisco ALTORS® (Bay East). She also serves on the President Kim Ott, Alain Pinel REALTORS®, State. Calkins will bring some of his favorite robots to the The inaugural event was California Association of Alain Pinel, REAL- Pleasanton; Rhonda Fee, program. held at the Casa Real REALTORS® Board of TORS®, Pleasanton; Pres- Aspire Realty Services, The event will take place at the Livermore Civic Center Winery in Pleasanton Directors. ident-Elect Will Doerlich, Pleasanton; Karen Kohne, Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. on Jan. 16 As the chief The 2016 Bay East Realty ONE Group BMC Venture Sotheby’s Interna- In addition to a full slate of programs, throughout the elected officer, Ott’s focus Board of Directors also Associates, San Ramon; tional Realty, Pleasanton month of February the Civic Center Library Art Gallery for 2016 will be promot- was installed at the event. Treasurer Tim Ambrose, At-Large: Georgia But- will feature the display The Art of Science by the Law- rence Livermore National Laboratory. There will be ing the Bay East core The new Board of Direc- Berkshire Hathaway terfield, Legacy Real Estate events happening at other sites that celebrate the science values: Communication, tors brings many years of Home Services, Castro and Associates, Fremont; and engineering programs that happen in Livermore. Integrity, Vision, Innova- experience in real estate Valley; Past President Sandi Gomes, Pride Proper- For more information about Science and Engineer- tion and Leadership. and its members are ex- Mike Fracisco, Fracisco ties, Livermore; Ron Lyster, ing Month, contact Regina Brinker, STEM Coordinator Ott brings consider- ceptionally well equipped Realty and Investments, REALTY EXPERTS, for Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, at able knowledge and expe- to lead the REALTOR® Livermore; Chief Ex- Fremont. [email protected] or 925-960-2914. rience in real estate to her community throughout ecutive Officer Tricia Affiliate Director: Erin Livermore Reads Together 2016 is sponsored by The new role. Her leadership the year. Thomas. Steele, Wells Fargo Home Friends of the Livermore Library. For more information experience includes serv- The new Board of The 2016 Board of Mortgage, Pleasanton. about this library event, call 925-373-5500 or visit www. ing as the chair of Bay Directors, by District are: livermorelibrary.net. January 28, 2016 • The Independent 5 WINE COUNTRY Vino visits All along the wine trail

By Harry Stoll

First stop is upscale Danville and the stylish Backtrack on Tesla, left on Greenville and into 3 Auburn James tasting room. Twin hooks mounted Steve’s Winery. As usual, the joint was jumpin’ and under the tasteful tasting counter could hold your going round and round. The 3 Steves are Burman, bumpershoot, briefcase, purse, or pipe wrench. Melander, and Ziganti. They made wine in a custom Original oil paintings hang. So do I and sit on a low crush facility, but decided to have their own site. couch in front of a low table and enjoy an Auburn Here it is on a hilltop where everybody is having James 2013 Chardonnay from Napa Valley Berry wine and fun, both inside at the bustling tasting bar Lane Vineyards ($36). It has the right amount of or outside under tents on the patio. Steve Ziganti butteryness to go with Humboldt Fog, a mold- poured me a Brut Sparkling Wine that sells for $24. ripened goats milk cheese. I schmeared it on the I was dubious, but this stuff is good. It’s made in the Italian flatbread. Ummm the wine. Ummm the food. traditional Méthode Champenoise, meaning the way I dipped into the bowls holding cashews and olives. it’s made in Champagne, France, which is bottle It was a nice light lunch. Josh is the genius who fermented. I paired it with popcorn (Yes, popcorn, prepares the numerous small plates. I enjoyed a chat try it) and a movie, waiting on the tarmac to toast with the urbane Dave Matherly who manages the Bogey’s, “Here’s looking at you kid.” Grease Sing-Along tasting room and manages to make each guest the North on Greenville, west on Tesla to the prime center of attention. location of Tesla Vintners. I headed to Ehrenberg to Benefit Now down Vasco Road and Research Lane to Cellars. Owner/winemaker Chris Ehrenberg was a new industrialista, San Francisco Bay Winery. entertaining and educating in his friendly knowl- Rotary Programs The knowledgeable Dan Baldwin is the owner/ edgeable way. He doesn’t take himself too seriously, winemaker. He talks of starting some wine tasting but takes his winemaking very seriously. In wine Tri-Valley Evening Rotary Club of Pleasanton, classes. Dan can go into the subtleties without ped- competitions he lined his pockets with silver and Dublin & Livermore will present a Sing Along antry. While waiting for the classes to start visit him gold. At Ehrenberg Cellars you can fill your bottle of the popular 50's/60's movie musical "Grease" in the generous-sized tasting room. I toted home a with the red blend “Some of This” or a white blend (starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John) on bottle of his Meritage (rhymes with heritage, but “Some of That. I carried away a bottle of 2013 Thursday, February 18 at The Vine Theater at 1722 you knew that). Meritage is a licensed name and the Ehrenberg Cellars Carignane Contra Costa County. First St., Livermore. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and winemaker pays a small fee for the use of the name. This robust wine does not have in your mouth tan- the film screening begins at 7 p.m. There will also It’s a Bordeaux blend but an agreement with France nins. What it does have is bold red fruit and notes be a raffle. prohibits marketing the use of that term. Dan’s from Mother Earth. We had both beef brisket and Come in costume. Join in singing all the favorite contains 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and turkey for Thanksgiving and it made heads nod hits from the movie, including: "Greased Light- 8% Petit Verdot. This flavorful robust red went well when paired with the brisket and the dark meat of ning," "Summer Nights," "Beauty School Dropout" with a standing rib roast. The wine costs $36. the bird. and many more. Tickets at $15 are available on the Flash down Vasco, left on Tesla, uphill to the Doglegging from Tesla Road to a South Liver- Tri-Valley website at: www.trivalleyrotary.org. roller coaster road to Eagle Ridge Vineyard. In the more Winery, I turn in at the red, and blue balloons Group ticket sales of 10 or more will have a inviting tasting room I roamed among the charm- of Page Mill Winery. The stone front is right for 20% discount and can also be obtained online. ing collectibles: a dressing table, a Dr. Pepper sign, Livermore Valley and looks old although it’s fairly Proceeds will benefit Rotary International's End a scale, a limbo party poster, a Chubby Checker’s new. The crowd and the hosts are congenial. I Polio Now, Tri-Valley Evening Rotary's annual poster, a Saturday Evening Post, Elvis, a hand-oper- brought back a bottle of Page Mill’s 2014 Angela’s Livermore VA Hospital Veterans' BBQ, annual Coat ated Texaco gas pump, and so much more to evoke Cuvee, a Rosé from Grenache grapes left on the Drive, and other local projects in the Tri-Valley memories or imaginings of how we were. Especially skins for about six hours, and aged in stainless steel. area. memorable was the fruity and crisp 2013 Estate This wine of love and Persian Chicken went for For more information about Tri Valley Evening Pinot Grigio ($21). The marketing says it’s perfect each other, were meant for each other. Now read Rotary, visit the website or like the group on Face- for hot summer evenings. I couldn’t wait that long some words from romantic winemaker/owner Dane book at Tri-Valley Evening Rotary Club. and had it while watching the Antique Roadshow Stark: “… The Rosé represents a glimpse into har- For more information, contact Sing Along Fun- and enjoying a platter of sliced chicken breast, Dub- vest, a June bug in jar, a window on the fruit of the draiser Chair. Sharon Xavier de Sousa at 510-366- liner aged cheddar, thin slices of Pugliese toast, and vine. Beauty in a bottle, for my wife Angela.” 3343 or [email protected]. crescents of Crenshaw melon. The two could have Corn? Shuck me a bushel. danced all night. 6 The Independent • January 28, 2016 Amador Valley Assistance League Efforts All About Caring for the Community Volunteers in the As- sistance League of the Amador Valley exhibit their caring, especially for young students, through their largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell. Most recently in this program, 60 volunteers have contributed 760 hours of support to supply Sandra Harrison Kay much needed clothing and shoes for 407 students from Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore. These are primary school students, some of whom have never worn new clothes. These kids often wear clothes handed down from their sisters and brothers, usually know just what they want and take pride in selecting popular items, such as Star Wars T-shirts, and sporty jackets with Yvonne Smith (right) and Child Shopper team logos. For boys, the The Heart Seen in Butter Warriors were particularly “You mean I can have a the League provided $5,000 of age at Tri-Valley Haven's popular this year, and for pink blouse?” Often, they to supply P.E. clothing to Homeless and Domestic girls, warm leggings were shyly give their personal middle school students in Violence Center in Liver- all the rage. shopper a big hug. Livermore. more. Photographs of the Heart This year, the As- Nancy Carter and Carol In addition to Operation Assault Survivor Kits sistance League volun- Sum are co-chairs of Opera- School Bell, our programs are supplied to the Tri- Seen on Display teers had the privilege of tion School Bell. Carol says include the following: Valley Haven Rape Crisis The Heart Seen, an exhibit of Sandra Harrison shopping with youngsters about the program, Caring About Re- Center and Stanford/Valley Kay's photographs of heart shapes found in her individually at Kohl stores. “The experience is tired and Elderly. CARE Care Hospital everyday environment will be on display at the First Each child was able to rewarding...seeing the hap- provides companionship Food for Families pro- Presbyterian Church in Livermore, during the Lent walk through the store piness it brings to children. and assistance with special vides the Tri-Valley Haven season, Feb. 10 to March 27. with a volunteer, select his The smiles, the tears... events for the elderly at the food costing $500 each She notes that the way clothes landed on the or her own clothes, and It's wonderful!” This year, Pleasanton Nursing and month. Using a list provid- floor; in beverage spills, broken glass, litter on the spend $100. At the end of Nancy is also serving as Rehabilitation Center and ed by the Haven, Assistance ground, torn wallpaper, food and a variety of natural the shopping adventure, President of Assistance helping out at the Senior League volunteers purchase landscapes, the heart can be found. Her collection, each child was awarded a League of Amador Valley. Center Cafe Sage. the food and deliver it bi- which started in 2006 is restricted only to heart gift card for $20 worth of There is often a gen- Book Buddies is an on- monthly to the Haven. shapes spontaneously found, and not created with shoes--good at Payless. eral impression that the going one-on-one program Nancy Carter, Assistance human intention. Volunteers from each Tri-Valley has no families for primary school children League President, holds For most all of the heart shape photographs, year have expressed their struggling to make ends that encourages reading. meetings for the group at 7 there is no warning, no time to set up and plan. The delight at scanning the meet. Clearly, such is not Screening Eyes Early PM on the third Thursday photos are taken quickly, with a phone camera, in the case. The 85 members (SEE) provides vision of the month at Parkview the moment, and therefore restrict the size in which shelves and discovering of the Assistance League screening for preschoolers Assisted Living at 100 they can best be printed to 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 at the exactly what their child- shopper wants and needs. strive to make a difference to detect “lazy eye” and Valley Avenue in Pleas- largest. for these families. “Reach- anton. For more informa- Many of The Heart Seen photographs are also The kids are fun to other vision problems for ing out to those in need” is tion, call 925-461-6401 or archived in Sandra's Creative Non Fiction blog of 10 watch, their eyes light up more than 1300 preschool- check www.amadorvalley. years: SHEsaysWITHaSMILE.blogspot.com when they see the right the motto of the Assistance ers. The church is located at 2020 5th Street in Liver- choice for them, and they League, a non-profit organi- Birthday Bags serves assistanceleague.org New more. say things like, “Can I zation dedicated to hands- children between 1-17 years members are welcome. on volunteering. This year, really buy this jacket?”or January 28, 2016 • The Independent 7

Local Student Helped Design Winning Float in Rose Parade

A whimsical float called "Sweet Shenanigans" won the Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy for the most beauti- ful non-commercial entry at the 127th Tournament of Roses Parade held New Year's Day in Pasadena, Calif. "Sweet Shenanigans" was constructed by students from Cal Poly and their counterparts at California State Polytechnic Univer- sity in Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) as a playful inter- Carole Hilton's photo "Mendocino Boardwalk" pretation of the Tournament of Roses Parade theme of "Find Your Adventure." The 18-by-55 foot entry, featuring larger- than-life gummy bears in two universities including student. On top of winning were grown by local farm- Art League a snowy wonderland of ice Sara Novell from Liver- the Leishman Trophy for ers in the Golden State. cream cones, lollipops and more, a mechanical engi- the second consecutive 'Imagination sundaes, was covered with neering major at Cal Poly. year, the universities' entry Expressed' 46,000 flowers and packed The "Sweet Shenanigans" was also certified as Cali- Foundation to with innovative technology. design concept was submit- fornia Grown for the fifth On Display The float was designed and ted by Jacob Francis, a Cal straight year, meaning that Focus on at Museum built by students from the Poly software engineering least 85 percent of its florals Future Plans on Main at Meeting The Mony Nop Founda- The Pleasanton tion will host a "Leaders of Art League is par- Today!" 2016 Leadership ticipating in its tenth information night from 6:30 show, “Imagination to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Expressed 2016," at Livermore Library, 1188 S. the Museum on Main Livermore. Street from January 13 Eugenia Zobel's porcelain The event will kick-off to February 28. vase the new year with a focus The Museum on on expanding the leadership Main provides an op- of the organization. There portunity to display will be an in-depth look larger works of framed at the work the founda- art and more three-di- tion is doing to develop mensional art (porce- youth leadership education lain, jewelry, seaweed programs in the Tri-Valley. baskets and pottery) The evening features drinks than possible in other and catered appetizers, a venues. slide show highlighting the The Museum is foundation's accomplish- ments to date, and an oppor- located at 603 Main tunity to network with some Street, Pleasanton. of community leaders. The Museum is open The Mony Nop Founda- Tuesday - Saturday: tion is seeking new board 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and To celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., more than 60 Kaiser Permanente members, committee Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. employees, physicians and staff gathered at Jackson Avenue Elementary in Livermore members, and young adult to volunteer their time and make January 18, 2016 a day of service in the community. interns to launch the next Justin Trent's Santorini phase of development as a They helped to create a pathway around the school’s fields for students to be able youth services organization. photo "Going Home" to run, organized storage areas, enhanced the blacktops and revitalized the school For information, go to garden. Kaiser Permanente’s Diablo Service Area has participated in community www.monynopfoundation. service projects for Martin Luther King Jr. Day over the past several years. org 8 The Independent • January 28, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS exhibition: January 30 - Teresa Ruzzo sculpture and ceramics. For further in- from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, Wellington International Uku- Feb. 24, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Livermore Art Association Gallery, – Pastel; February 20 – Michael Rogan formation, contact Thomasin Dewhurst small cover. lele Orchestra, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. located in the Carnegie Building, offers and Gary Coleman – Acrylic. (NOTE: at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ Contemporary Classical Music events, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., firehousearts.org, 931-4850. art classes, unusual gifts, painting no demos February 6 and 13.) Regular hotmail.com or visit http://children- Las Positas College. January 28, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org rentals, art exhibits and information gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ composer Samuel Carl Adams will or 373-6800. DANCE pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday Art Classes, For children, teens and lecture about music, architecture Elton John’s Greatest Hits, Jan. 29, 8 Moscow Festival Ballet Romeo and St., Livermore. The gallery has been 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, and acoustics, 7 p.m in the Mertes p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Juliet, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead open since 1974 and is run as a co-op Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center painting, printmaking, sculpture and Performing Arts Center’s Main Stage. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. ceramics taught by highly experienced January 29, composer collective LA or 373-6800. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- 11:30-4 p.m. For information call Donations always appreciated. artist and art instructor, Thomasin Signal Lab offering a master class 6800. 449-9927. Images of the Valley Photography, Dewhurst. Weekday and weekend at 4pm and a concert at 7pm in the ON THE STAGE Into the Woods and Out of a Storybook, Members of the Pleasanton Art League Livermore Valley Camera Club “Views classes, Home school classes, Black Box theater. The master class The Pirates of Penzance, weekends Livermore School of Dance Ballet and Public Art Circuit are currently of the Valley.” Sponsored by Berkshire Special classes during school breaks will feature world premieres by Las Jan. 16 through 31. Bankhead Theater, Jazz Division Companies present “Into exhibiting art at six businesses in the Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale offered. (925) 216-7231 or email Positas College music students. The 2400 First St., Livermore. Tickets at the Woods and Out of the Storybook”, Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing Properties, runs through Feb. 6 at the [email protected] for further concert will feature new works by the box office, www.bankheadtheater. showcasing classical and contempo- locations are: Bank of America at 337 BHHS Livermore office, 1983 Second info. up-and-coming composers based in org or 373-6800. rary styles of ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Street. The show can also be viewed Piano and keyboard lessons, For Los Angeles including new LPC faculty Good People by David-Lindsay-Abaire, musical theater, and contemporary Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters weekdays during business hours, or children to adult. Beginner to early Dan Marschak. All events are free and Jan. 29-Feb. 14. Role Players dance. 7 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6. Bankhead Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & by appointment with Cher Wollard, intermediate level. Half-hour private open to the general public. Las Positas Ensemble production, Tickets and Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, 925-784-4679. classes or small group classes offered. College is located at 3000 Campus Hill Information at www.RolePlayersEn- www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main Exhibit, fine art photography by Jonathan Twice-yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 Drive in Livermore. www.laspositascol- semble.com. The Village Theatre, 233 6800. Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at Miller and oil paintings of local sub- or email [email protected] lege.edu/performingarts/ Front Street, Danville. 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and jects by Norma Webb are on display for further info. International Guitar Night, featuring Disney's The Little Mermaid, Pacific AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal at Espresso Rosetta, 206 S. J Street, PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now Brian Gore, Lulo Reinhardt, Mike Coast Repertory Theatre kicks off 2016 Auditions, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in Livermore through the month of March. meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd Dawes, Andre Krengel. Feb. 12, 8 p.m. with the East Bay professional theater production, “Mary Poppins The becoming a member of the Pleasanton Both are members of the Livermore Art Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, premiere. The show opens Saturday, Musical." Original Music and Lyrics Art League or for information regard- Association. Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org, January 30; runs through Sunday, by Richard M. Sherman and Robert ing the Public Art Circuit, call John us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- 373-6800. February 14. Fridays and Saturdays at B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. Trimingham at (510) 877-8154. MEETINGS/CLASSES cally relay our thoughts, emotions and Jason Vieaux, guitarist, Del Valle Fine 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays New Songs and Additional Music and Celebrate Women 2016! call for artists Artists at Work, a new monthly event, experiences through poetry. Become a Arts, 8 p.m. Feb. 13. Bankhead The- at 2:00 p.m. Special events: "Inside Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony for this photographic art competition. the second Thursday of each month member & share your work - Contact ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. the Show," the matinee performance Drewe. Co-Created by Cameron Mack- Submission Delivery Date: 2/24/16/ features a new artist and artists at [email protected] for more bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. on Sunday, January 31 (free to ticket intosh. Auditions will be held at the Deliver to Building 300 between noon work at the Livermore Downtown Art info on Theme Challenges, Member- Hot Sardines, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. holders). Photo opportunities with Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre rehearsal - 5 at Las Positas College. Guidelines: Studios, 62 So. L St., Livermore. ship & Opportunities. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., cast after January 31 and February 6 space, 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite Subject of every piece must be of Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org matinees. Reserved seat tickets are 101, Pleasanton. No appointments a woman or women. It must arrive a monthly function at the Bothwell Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at or 373-6800. $18-$39. Purchase online at www. necessary. Adults and children, Mon., framed in a black 16 x 20 frame with Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th Galina’s Music Studio located at 1756 The McCartney Years, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.; Wed., Feb. 24, hardware on the back (use D-rings) Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at First St., Livermore. Confirm participa- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad 6:30 p.m., Sat., Feb. 27, 11 a.m. ready to hang. Label on the back with the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth tion by calling (925) 960-1194 or via Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Avenue, Pleasanton. Callbacks: dance - Feb. 27, 3-6 p.m., title, pertinent process, for example: St., Livermore. Artists bring finished the website at www.GalinasMusicStu- or 373-6800. Creatures of Impulse Presents FACE- 7-10 p.m.; final: Feb. 28, 7-8 p.m. and "on fiber paper" or "cyanotype" "digital or unfinished work to show and if dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Bring Livermore-Amador Symphony, Feb. OFF 2016, Feb. 18-20, Firehouse 8-10 p.m. For all roles except Mary photography" "B & White film"; artist desired, receive a critique from the some music to share with the group. 20, pre-concert talk, 7 p.m., concert, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, and Bert, please prepare 16-32 bars of name and price. Hang Day: 3/1. Art group. Refreshments are brought by Ukuleles are available for purchase. 8 p.m., Color and Romance, featuring Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, a musical theater song. If audition- Show will be hung in Building 2400. some of the artists, and a donation of Small $10 fee to cover meeting costs. solos by winners of Competition for 931-4850. ing only for the roles of Mary or Bert, Pleasanton Art League members show, $5.00 is desired although not manda- Young Musicians. Bankhead Theater, please prepare 32 bars of music from Imagination Expressed 2016, Jan. 13 tory. Contact for this event is D’Anne WINE & SPIRITS 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- COMEDY the Mary Poppins musical. Please to Feb. 28 at the Pleasanton Museum Miller at [email protected], or Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, Sat., headtheater.org or 373-6800. 2nd Annual 2016 Comedy Series, kicks bring a current headshot and current on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. Linda Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreper- Jan. 30 featuring new Chocolate Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quartet Featur- off Friday, February 5th at Las Positas resume. Come dressed comfortably to Reception Jan. 24, 2 to 4 p.m. formingarts.org Truffle & Chocolate Port Cup paired ing Larry Vuckovich, 2 p.m., Feb. 21, Vineyards featuring comedian Tony move for a dance audition and please “Raw/Cooked” Art Exhibit Features ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and with wines. Sun., Jan. 31, "Sunday Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Roberts. Tickets are $40 and can be list all rehearsal conflicts on the back Art Students and Their Instructors, share work with Professional Artists Funday," newest Cheesecake Cupcake Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- purchased online www.laspositas- of the audition form starting on May Bankhead Theater Visitors Center in sketching, painting, exhibiting and paired with wines. Tasting room is arts.org, 931-4850. vineyards.com/happenings.html or in 23rd. and Gallery now through February 29, marketing your work. ACC members open 11:30am-4:30pm. For more Live in Central Park [Revisited]: person in the tasting room. Tickets Las Positas College (LPC) in Livermore, 2016. The exhibit is free of charge and currently working on exhibiting theme information, email curt@laspositas- Simon and Garfunkel, Feb. 21, 3 include appetizers & cocktail 6:30- auditions for its upcoming production open to the public. 2400 First Street works, under the Inspiration of "The vineyards.com p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 7:45pm with the show starting at 8pm. of "A Raisin in the Sun" on Monday, in downtown Livermore. The lobby Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen Charles R Vineyards celebrating its Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org For more information, please email January 25 and Tuesday, January 26 is open to the public seven days a Pathways." Meets and Critiques Friday 8th Annual "Cabstravaganza" on or 373-6800. [email protected] from 7-10:00 p.m. at Mertes Center for week from noon to 6:00 p.m. For more mornings in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCan- Saturday, January 30th from 11:30am Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Vocal- The Best of the San Francisco Stand- the Arts Black Box Theater. Callbacks information about Raw/Cooked, call [email protected] - 4:30pm. This year will include the ists, Feb. 24, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Up Comedy Competition will star will be scheduled on Thursday, January 925-447-ARTS or visit http://www. Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, a Cabernet Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Sammy Obeid and be hosted by Lars 28, 2016 from 7-10:00 p.m. at the lvpac.org 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring vertical tasting of Charles R's 2012, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Callieou, with guests Clara Bijl and same location. For more information Allied Artists West: California Dream- their own materials and easels. Open 2013 and samples of the barreled or 373-6800. Shawn Felipe, Sun., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. about the upcoming audition, please ing, New installation featuring 21 pro- to all artists. Professional artist models 2014 Cabernet. The cellar has a few m-pact ‘Vocal Group of the Year,’ 8 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., contact Titian Lish at (925) 484-1127. fessional South Bay artists. Exhibition (nude). No instructor. Students under Library wines available for purchase p.m., Feb. 27, Firehouse Arts Center, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org at the Harrington Gallery on display 18 need written parental permission to to complete the 2016 Cabstravagnza. 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. or 373-6800. OPERA through February 20. Each painter attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell 8195 Crane Ridge Road (at the end of www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. The Second City, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. MET Opera’s Rising Stars, Feb. 2, 7:30 interprets the theme in as many dif- Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Greenville Road) Livermore. Pacific Chamber Symphony, Feb. 28, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., ferent ways as there are artists. Urban Coffee, tea and refreshments are 2 p.m. Delightful Strings and Joyful Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org and rural landscapes, figures and available. Call or e-mail Barbara MUSIC/CONCERTS Songs. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First or 373-6800. or 373-6800. still life are just a few of the subjects. Stanton for more info about the work- Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Tim Lee: Scientist Turned Comedian, Livermore Valley Opera & the Las Styles range broadly from abstract shop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 org or 373-6800. Feb. 27, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Positas College Foundation present An to realism, conceptual to fantasy, earthlink.net. South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Piano Duet: Tamriko Siprashvili & 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Evening with Frederica von Stade. 6:30 and various approaches in between. Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Temirzhan Yerzhanov, 8 p.m., Jan. headtheater.org or 373-6800. p.m. Sat., Feb. 6 at the Mertes Center Exhibiting artists will conduct painting ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- 23, Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita for the Arts, Las Positas College, 3000 demonstrations for the public on are welcome to join this class. Classes rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Rd., Pleasanton, www.firehousearts. MOVIES Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Includes most Saturdays during the run of the cover drawing, painting, print-making, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month org, 931-4850. Attack the Block (movie), 7:30 p.m., an in-depth interview with Ms. von January 28, 2016 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT Stade, musical performances and pleasantondowntown.net fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, the best local wines along with hors An Evening With… General Benjamin and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger d'oeuvres & dessert. Tickets are $125. O. Davis Jr: Tuesday, February 9th, Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James For more information, contact the Las 7pm. Museum on Main Ed Kinney Olmos (Rated R) • Sunday, February Positas College Foundation Office at: Speakers Series, Firehouse Arts Center, 14, 11am-2pm: i-GATE Open House this weekend 424-1014.0 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. (2324 2nd St., Livermore), come and Tickets are $10 general admission, discover cool things happening inside MISCELLANEOUS $7 seniors (65+) / students (with the innovation hub • Tuesday, Febru- Political Issues Book Club meets the valid ID), $5 members. Tickets may be ary 16, 6pm: Maker Program for Kids: 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads purchased online at www.museumon- Make a BrushBot, Springtown Library books about issues and trends that main.org, at Museum on Main during • Wednesday, February 17, 7pm: I, are driving current affairs in both the regular operating hours or by phoning Robot readers theater, Shakespeare’s national and international arenas. the museum at (925) 462-2766. For Associates readers theater volunteer Topics that have been covered include more information on the Ed Kinney cast • Saturday, February 20, 1pm: politics, governance, economics, mili- Speakers Series visit www.museumon- Maker Program for Kids: Make a Re- tary affairs, history, sociology, science, main.org or phone Museum on Main at cycled Robot • Sunday, February 21, the climate, and religion. Contact Rich (925) 462-2766. 1:30pm: Free movie screening at the at 872-7923, for further questions Allison Mcfarlane, Fukushima nuclear library, followed by a presentation and We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- crisis: lessons learned. Rae Dorough discussion on artificial intelligence by centered book group led by a small Speaker Series, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25. Chris Riley from i-GATE. For informa- group of book club veterans, with Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., tion about the movie and Chris Riley’s reading selections based on member Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org presentation, contact the library or recommendations and consensus. or 373-6800. visit www.livermorelibrary.net • Friday, No homework required– share your Livermore Reads Together (LRT) February 26, 3:30pm: Family movie insights or just listen in! Contact Su- community-wide reading program: day at the library featuring a Disney- san at 337-1282 regarding the We’re Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot.” Copies of Pixar movie about an adorable little Talkin’ Books! Club. books and LRT event schedules will waste collecting robot. For information Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken be available at all Livermore Public about the movie, contact the library Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. Library locations. Livermore Reads or visit www.livermorelibrary.net • Features local authors reading their Together 2016 events will include the Saturday, February 27, 2pm: Roboticist work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee following. Unless noted, events are Kevin Roche presents ThinBot, the bar- and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- held at the Civic Center Library and are tending robot, and other cool machines more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. free to the public. • Sunday, January • Sunday, February 28, 2pm: Cantina Information go to http://facebook.com/ 31, 2pm: Robotics and the Future, LRT Band plays acoustic music inspired StoriedNights kick-off event with roboticist David by Star Wars and classic video games Dublin Schools, 1915, 1950 and Today, Calkins, president of the Robotics like Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Pictured is Catherine Williamson who will appear as “Ariel" in the Pacific Coast special exhibit, Oct. 17 through Janu- Society of America and founder of the Brothers • Monday, February 29, ary 2016. Little Classroom, Dublin International RoboGames competition 6:30pm: Family movie night at Rincon Repertory Company production. The musical opens January 30, 8 p.m. at the Heritage Park and Museums, 660 (www.robogames.net) • Thursday, Library featuring a Disney-Pixar movie Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Additional perfor- Donlon Way, Dublin. www.DublinRec- February 4, 7pm: Positrons, Lasers about an adorable little waste collect- mances are weekends through Feb. 14. For information or tickets, visit the box Guide.com. and Robots: How Close Does Our ing robot. For information about the Super Scavenger Hunt, Feb. 6, 10 Science Come to Asimov’s Vision of movie, contact the library or visit www. office at the theater, call 931-4848 or go online to www.firehousearts.org. Photo a.m. to noon Main Street, downtown the Future?, physicist Scott Wilks, livermorelibrary.net. Sponsored by The by Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre. Pleasanton. The 50th Super Bowl is Ph.D, from Lawrence Livermore Friends of the Livermore Library. For in Santa Clara at Levi Stadium on National Laboratory • Saturday, more information about this library Sunday, February 7th. In celebration of February 6, 1pm: Students’ Robotics event, call 925-373-5500 or visit the big game being in the Bay Area, the Fair, co-sponsored by the Livermore www.livermorelibrary.net. Contemporary Classical Music Downtown Pleasanton Association is Valley Joint Unified School District California Association of Porcelain hosting a Super Scavenger Hunt filled • Wednesday, February 10, 7pm: Artists, 38th annual Convention and events, Las Positas College. January Good People by David-Lindsay- with football fun. Children 10 years old Pulitzer Prize award-winning journalist Show, March 10, 11, 12, Marriott 28, composer Samuel Carl Adams Abaire, Jan. 29-Feb. 14. Role Players and younger are invited to come pick John Markoff talks about his book Fremont-Silicon Valley, 16100 Landing will lecture about music, architecture Ensemble production, Tickets and up instructions, goody bag and their Machines of Loving Grace: The Quest Parkway, Fremont. Open to the public. first clue from the starting location for Common Ground Between Humans March 10: 1 to 3 p.m.; March 11: 9 and acoustics, 7 p.m in the Mertes Information at www.RolePlayersEn- outside of the Museum on Main at and Robots • Saturday, February 13, a.m. to 5 p.m.; March 12: 9 a.m. to Performing Arts Center’s Main Stage. semble.com. The Village Theatre, 233 603 Main Street. Just look for the noon (The Vine Cinema in Livermore): 3 p.m. Fine art, porcelain painting January 29, composer collective LA Front Street, Danville. golden balloon arch and giant football. Free movie at the Vine Cinema demonstrations, drawing, banquets, For latest information, go to www. featuring Blade Runner, a screening of painted porcelain prizes and more. Signal Lab offering a master class the 1982 American neo-noir science www.capacina. $15 fee at the door. at 4pm and a concert at 7pm in the Moscow Festival Ballet Romeo and Black Box theater. All events are free Juliet, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Auditions for Youth Orchestra on Calendar and open to the general public. Las Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Positas College is located at 3000 www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Building on the success and warm reception by the community at the Inaugural Concert held on November 22, 2015 at Dublin High School Center for Performing Arts & Educa- Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. www. 6800. tion, Dublin, new youth Orchestra Gradus ad Parnassum will hold auditions for its new laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/ season of 2016-2017. MET Opera’s Rising Stars, Feb. 2, This event coincides with launching of its new website www.gradusap.org The Pirates of Penzance, weekends 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Led by international musicians Artistic Director Temirzhan Yerzhanov and Music Di- Jan. 16 through 31. Bankhead The- First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- rector Imant Kotsinsh, this new educational group in the Tri-Valley, is fiscally sponsored ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Tickets theater.org or 373-6800. by non-profit fund SocialGood. Applications from young symphonic instrumental players at the box office, www.bankheadthe- between the ages of 10 to 20 years old are being accepted. ater.org or 373-6800. Auditions are scheduled on February 13-14, 2016 at the San Ramon Music Studio, Suite 2C, 12901 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. More details and application forms can be found at at www.gradusap.org 10 The Independent • January 28, 2016

Real Estate Professionals BULLETIN BOARD (Organizations wishing to run notices The Rock House Restaurant 1840 Portola comcast.net. Questers is an international Recognized for Achievements in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Ave, Livermore. Paws In Need Valentine Crab Feed organization of lovers of antiques, Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Ohlone Audubon will meet Tuesday, will take place on Saturday, February 6th, collectibles, and history who encourage of Bulletin Board or email information to Feb 2, 2016 at 7:30pm at Math-Science 2016. The event includes dinner, games preservation and restoration of historical Several local real estate professionals have been selected [email protected]. Include name Nucleus, 4074 Eggers Dr, Fremont. and raffles from 6-10 pm at the Shrine landmarks. At chapter meetings, members of organization, meeting date, time, place Program will be presented by Citizen Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., in learn about antiques, share and view to receive the Bay East Association of REALTORS®’ (Bay and theme or subject. Phone number and scientists from San Francisco Bay Bird Livermore. Proceeds will benefit the Spay/ member’s collections, visit historic sites, East) highest honors for their achievements in 2015. contact person should also be included. Observatory (SFBBO). They voluntarily Neuter and “Just Like New” programs. museums and antiques shops and help This year’s recipients were recognized at the 2016 Bay Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) contribute their time, effort, and resources Dinner tickets are $55 per person when non-profit organizations with restoration East Inaugural Gala at Casa Real in Pleasanton on Saturday, 50's, 60's ChaCha, Swing 2016 toward scientific research, specifically, purchased by January 23rd, and $60 and preservation work. Chapter meets Dinner Dance, 6 to 11 p.m. Sat., Feb. 13 they will talk about some of their efforts thereafter. Tickets are available online the 4th Tuesday monthly from September Jan.16. The winners demonstrated high ethical standards and at the Livermore Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur in programs conserving birds and their at www.Paws-In-Need.org, or by mailing to May. New members are invited to join professionalism, active community involvement and a high Dr., Livermore. Fundraiser for the Liver- habitats in our local areas. No admission checks to Paws In Need, P.O. Box 3436, the local Amador Chapter. If interested level of service to the real estate profession. more Fil-Am Organization, Inc. Evening charg. Refreshments served. For more San Ramon, CA 94583. Contact event call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or Rookie of the Year: Nicole Nicolay with the Engel Team at of entertainment, dancing and good food. information, go to the website www. coordinator Cindy Ferrin at cferrin@ e-mail [email protected]. Funds used to provide scholarships. ohloneaudubon.org. pacbell.net or 925-323-8517 for more Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy J. Rockcliff REALTORS® in Pleasanton received the Rookie Tickets $40 per person, contact a board Livermore Valley Charter School information. Club. Feed your wonder about the Night of the Year Award. Nicolay was recognized for demonstrat- member [email protected] Crab & Pasta Feed on Friday, February Dress a Girl Around the World, an Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the ing the REALTOR® spirit of integrity, professional business . Information at www.livermorefilam.org 5, 2016. The"totally 80's" themed event invitation to make simple dresses for girls 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- Tri-Valley Republican Women Fed- will take place at the Aahmes Shrine Event in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. conduct and service to clients. She educates REALTORS® erated meeting 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 11. Center, 170 Lindberg Ave., Livermore. Sat., Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 about marketing and technology strategies and is an active Guest speaker Peter Friedman has studied Dinner features crab, chicken, pasta, and Michael's large hall, Livermore. Help is p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info member of the Young Professionals Network, the Women’s and lectured on the threat of Islam to salad and dancing to music by KKIQ DJ needed sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring sew- visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- Council of REALTORS® and raises funds for local charities America for over 40 years. He will discuss Mark Davis. Tickets are $55 per person. ing machine or serger, iron, ironing board, ers.org/ some of his findings. Meeting at Beeb's VIP Tables can be added on for $105. To scissors, along with helping hands. (Those Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 through participation in Ironman races. Restaurant, 915 Clubhouse Dr., Livermore order tickets, go to lvcsptoinc.org or email planning to stay all day should bring a Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Affiliate of the Year: Bob Henry with Diversified Mort- (near the airport). Social time 6:30 p.m. [email protected] bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful costumes give free guided tours beginning gage Group was selected as the Bay East 2015 Affiliate of with dinner meeting to begin at 7 p.m. Livermore Valley Coin Club 53rd cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays the Year. Henry is a longtime supporter of Bay East, the real Reservations due by 02/8/2016 Contact annual coin show and sale on Sunday make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Linda Krikorian at email: krikorianpub- March 6, 2016, from 10 am to 5 pm. at the arrange for kits that can be sews at home. Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and estate industry and the local community. He is a member [email protected] or 925/426-1474. Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur Drive Springtown Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 the beautifully landscaped grounds. For of the Housing Opportunities Committee and serves on the Livermore Library Board, meeting, 7 in Livermore. More than 20 dealers from or [email protected] information on the Ravenswood Progress Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Board p.m. Thurs., Jan. 28 at the Civic Center Li- all over Northern California will offer gold, Livermore Rotary Club, annual League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent brary, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. An agenda silver, and base metal coins from the Unit- Crab Feed on Friday, January 29, 2016. Program, please call the Docent Coordina- and volunteers with the Sandra J Wing Foundation. will be posted at the library 72 hours prior ed States and foreign countries. Dealers The event will be held at 6:00 PM at tor at (925) 443-0238. Outstanding Leader Award: Mike Jacinto was honored to the meeting. will make appraisals and purchase coins the Aahmes Shrine Event Center, 170 Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social with the Outstanding Leader Award. The award is given to Livermore-Amador Genealogical from the public. Admission is free. wooden Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore. Crab dinner group of retired men who join together to a past president of the association who continues to pursue Society, meeting 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at “nickels” commemorating the event will be and dancing to live music by the Gabe better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada given away while supplies last. An hourly Duffin Band. Tickets are $50 per person. include golf, bridge, photography, travel, the vision of excellence in the name of Bay East. Jacinto Ct., Pleasanton. Guest speaker will be drawing will be held for a U.S. silver eagle Call for special $45 pricing for groups of fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- has dedicated his time and energy to the association since Richard Finn on the topic Oak Knoll dollars. Members of the Livermore Valley 8 people. To order tickets call Debbie Peck ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men he became a member almost 35 years ago. He continues to Cemetery, Livermore, abandoned but not Coin Club will set up numismatic displays, (925) 447-4300. living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, stay involved and share his concern for the well-being of the forgotten. No charge, visitors welcome. information table and will be available Crab Feed, Feb. 27, 2016. The and San Ramon. The group meets for For additional information contact Marilyn to discuss the club’s activities. Limited Livermore High School Alumni Assoc. is lunch on the first Thursday of each month association. He applies his considerable financial knowledge Glass and Diane Wiedel, Program Chairs, lunch service will be available. For further producing its 4th Annual Crab Feed to at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest serving as the chair of the Investment Advisory Committee email: [email protected] Finn and his information please call Stephen Kramer at benefit the students, faculty & administra- Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about for the past eight years. Thanks to his wisdom and foresight cousin Peter Kitchingham, of London, Eng- (925) 980-9307. tors of LHS. Each year the LHSAA funds the Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and land, have spent several years researching Retired Public Employees Associa- numerous request from LHS to provide the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For he was instrumental in helping to make the decision to pur- hundreds of people buried at the first tion (RPEA) meets Thurs., Feb. 4. 10:45 items/programs that are no longer in their information or to attend a meeting, call chase a new building for Bay East. formal cemetery in the Livermore-Amador a.m. at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit & Grill, budget. LHSAA invites all to take part in Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. John Deadrich Distinguished Service Award: Nancie Valley, Oak Knoll Cemetery. Those buried 3054 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Heather the Crab Feed and both Live and Silent NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource Allen was selected to receive Bay East’s most prestigious there include members of the last wagon Gray from the Alzheimer’s Association Auctions Fundraiser. Go to www.livermore- & Support Group meets monthly for train over the Sierras in the terrible winter will be the speaker. Meeting to all retired highalumni.com for additional information, parents/caretakers of children ages award, the John Deadrich Distinguished Service Award. of 1846, the founder of Alameda County, public employees under the Calpers email [email protected] or call 5-17 years with (or suspected of having) Named in honor of the association’s first president and a person buried at three different places, retirement system. For more information Ray 925-606-5518. emotional/ psychiatric disorders. It meets founding father, this award is given to a Bay East member and ancestors of many people still living or to RSVP call Muriel Springer at @ ClutterLess Self Help Support the third Tuesday of the month from who exemplifies the self-sacrifice, vision and accomplish- in the Livermore Valley including many 925-447-1920 or [email protected] Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, 7-9pm at Pathways to Wellness, 5674 Mendenhall, Bernal, Cockerton, Harlan, or Val Olson – Secretary - 925-449-5807 support group for people with difficulty dis- Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The ments of the greatest leaders who have shaped the real estate Christensen, and many more. Richard has [email protected] carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering group is drop-in and free. Contact person profession. Allen has been active in raising the bar on ethics been president of both L-AGS and the San Girls Night Out Networking Feb. is a psychological issue, not an organizing is Marsha McInnis at 925-980-5331. and professionalism for REALTORS®. As an ethics advo- Ramon Genealogical Society. 1 mixer, 5 to 7 p.m. Pans on Fire, 3059 issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group Lindsay Wildlife Experience, tickets Hopyard Rd., Suites J&K. $10 members, Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor for retired men who seek activities to en- cate she has helped the public and Bay East members when are now available for the Sixth Annual Fac- $15 nonmembers. RSVP, prepayment is Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays hance their retirement. Monthly meetings there have been potential violations of the Code of Ethics es of Wildlife Gala, scheduled for Saturday, required by Jan. 29, visit www.gnon.org/ except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. feature lunch and an interesting speaker. and volunteers as a mediator with a sincere desire to assist March 19, 2016 at Diablo Country Club rsvp.html. Best apron contest. Group Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 Men have the opportunity to learn about Bay East members and their clients through difficult times. (1700 Clubhouse Road, Diablo). This wild provides gathering for women in an or 925-922-1467. More information at: and join activities such as hiking, bridge, evening event will raise money for Lindsay informal setting. www.clutterlesseastbay.org investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood In 2015, she served as a hearing panelist, ethics advocate, Wildlife, which treats more than 5,500 HistoryMobile. Those interested Learn Scottish country dancing carving. There is also a neat group of guys ombudsman and mediator, and also served on the Bay East injured and orphaned animals each year. in Livermore history and/or like working in Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets Strategic Planning Committee. She serves on the board of 2015 was a record year for Lindsay, with with children (mostly 3rd graders), are jigs and graceful strathspeys that are on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the directors for both the Bay East Associaiton of REALTORS® the drought causing a flood of more, and needed. Volunteers would share Livermore the traditional social dance of Scotland. DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near worse-off, animals than in recent history. history with local children (mostly during Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any and California Association of REALTORS® and is the chair Livermore Lions Crab Feed Friday, the month of May) and the rest of the Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, Liver- retired man is welcome to drop by to of the Bay East Professional Standards Committee. Finally, February 26, 2016; The Rock House community at various locations such as more. No prior dance experience required. learn about your opportunities. For more she teaches the Code of Ethics to new Bay East members, Restaurant 443-3240, 1840 Portola Ave, Farmers' Market, Ravenswood or special Call Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or information check our website: branch121. Livermore, 5:30 p.m. doors open, crab events. There will be training provided. The Sheena MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at bringing the importance of ethics to each new generation of fee 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Lion Ben Bar- time commitment could be as little as a more information. Youth class (ages 8 and [email protected] (put “SIR” in the the REALTOR® family. rientos at 449-9974 or tickets to the Crab few days a year. Contact Nancy Mulligan, up): Contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447- subject line). Feed tickets will also will be available at 925-443-3076 or E-mail n.mulligan@ 1833 for info. American Legion Post 47 in

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Livermore is looking for veterans in the 6:-6:30 p.m., Weigh-in (private); meeting a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday Livermore area who are interested in begins 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Infor- a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study performing community service for young mation, contact Phyllis at 443-5943. ship service. AWANA children's program 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. people and promoting veterans affairs. Community Resources for Inde- Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Interested veterans will meet with other pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. like-minded veterans for camaraderie and help people with disabilities and supports Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. there is adult Bible study, youth activities jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. “1 & 2 Corinthians” will be the support of veteran’s causes. The American them to live independently and participate Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child Well Community Outreach Center featured study of Community Bible Study Legion is the largest federally chartered in their community for as long as they are service. Information 447-8747 or www. care during all events. 447-1848, www. ministry provides meats, canned and dry Women’s class of Pleasanton this fall. A veteran’s organization that is the veterans willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains uucil.org trinitylivermore.org goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Children’s Program is available for infants lobby and voice to congress. The Liver- offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore Congregation Beth Emek, Center St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas available prior to the start of the school to 5 years old. Class starts on continues more American Legion Post 47 meets the to provide information and referrals and for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- year). Those with an immediate need or each week on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am second and fourth Monday of each month provide community education at senior Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada ing the John Main tradition, every Monday who would like to donate nonperishable until May 12, 2015. Valley Bible Church, at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial centers and affordable housing complexes Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact food items, call the office at (925) 479- 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Contact Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. to residents of Southern Alameda County. 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Claire La Scola at 447-9800. 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Sherri at 925-399-5074 or email sherri. Enter the building from the ramp on the The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 bethemek.org. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 cbs@gmail.com for more information or 5th Street side. For more information go Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment to register.” to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, with the Congress of Secular Jewish Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. only. The Outreach Center will be open WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at Organizations (csjo.org). Information, stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from women of all ages and life stages, Meets com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at [email protected]. All services Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, (831) 278-1916. Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am through 925-449-6048. are free. 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 will be on a first come first serve basis May 15, St. Charles Parish - Borromeo Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes DBE Daughters of the British First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Hall, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. visitors to come experience a great time Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Livermore, services 10 a.m. every on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. sen Drive, Livermore. Questions: Donna Leach (925-443-6815) while making a difference in our commu- Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Lynnewood United Methodist [[email protected]] or Kristen Barton nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, (925-449-8002)[adele_obrien@hotmail. & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was church and reading room are located at and worship with us and to enjoy our offers a friendly congregation where all are com] The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, hospitality. For more information call the welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org (3) organization made up of women of which is open to the public, features church office 925-462-4802. Sundays with Sunday school for youth and away clothing and other items every Assistance League® of Amador British or British Commonwealth heritage books, CDs and magazines for sale. For St. Bartholomew's Episcopal adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- and ancestry with a focus on charity and information, call (925) 447-2946. Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 cated group of volunteers, reaching out to fellowship. Those interested in helping Sunset Community Church, 2200 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. at 846-0221, send an email to office@ E. Avenue, Livermore. those in need in the Tri-Valley and having with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- lynnewood.org or visit our website at www. Christ Church (a nondenominational fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on and forming long-lasting friendships, service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study lynnewood.org. evangelical church formerly meeting in the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School The Church of Jesus Christ of Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for church provided. A "Night of Worship" (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence ton. For more information, see our website, additional information. first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. choir, child care provided. Livermore. 3rd ward 2:20 p.m., 2nd ward Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 Little Brown Church, United Church 9 a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 12 noon. a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages at e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ formation on programs and memberships, p.m. Information, call 447-6282. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 1 11:00 a.m. Fall adult education course: yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. training philosophies and schedules, and Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. p.m..; 4th ward 9 a.m., Springtown ward, “Human Sexuality: Biblical and Theo- Operation: SAM “Supporting All all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- 11 a.m. Young single adult ware, 1:30 logical Perspectives,” taught by Robert Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military marathon/endurance training program. Livermore. Information, 447-8840. 2580 p.m., 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin. W. Evans (Ph.D. in clinical psychology support organization based in Livermore. www.trivalleytriclub.com. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Pathway Community Church, 6533 The Church of Jesus Christ of and Ph.D. in systematic theology). visit: S.A.M. has been in operation since January Pleasanton Military Families is 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call 2004. It is dedicated to the continued a Pleasanton based support group for a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. 925.846.0665. morale support of deployed troops. For those who have a loved one serving in the adult Bible study/Sunday school. For youth, adult programs. Biblically based Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at Grief Workshop, bi-monthly to information or donations, visit www. Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on information, call 925-447-1246. practical messages, nondenominational. 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: help people with the healing journey. St. operationsam.org, email operationsam@ the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share Asbury United Methodist Church, All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Elizabeth Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Pleasanton. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb Depression and Bipolar Support that are experienced. There is no better Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: 11th. and 25th. March 10th. 2016. No Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets support than being surrounded by others Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. per-registration is necessary, but if it is Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's who know what you are going through. Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School John Knox Presbyterian Church, your first night attending, arrive a little Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Three times per year, the group collect Community Center, 4444 East Ave., 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship early to check in. These sessions are open Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. supplies and sends care packages to the Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for to all, regardless of religious affiliation. Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ troops. Contact [email protected] for calvarylivermore.org. 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Please call Nancy at 925-846-9543 for pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al the location of the next meeting. United Christian Church, www. [email protected] for more info. Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group more information. Pereira, 462-6415. Livermore Military Families, a uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congrega- Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador Bereaved Mother’s Network of support group for families in Livermore tion offering community and spiritual East Avenue, Livermore; worship service group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of who have a loved one serving in the encouragement for questioners, seekers 10:15 a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Sunday service. Rev. Micah Murdock, each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore Military, is intended to be a safe place for and risk-takers. Worships on Sunday org. Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed interim minister. All are welcome. Ongoing Civic Center Library, Small Conference family members to come and share their morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College groups and activities. www.unityoftrivalley. Room. The aim of the network is to allow experiences and concerns with others who 1886 College Ave. at M St., Livermore; call North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Ave. (United Christian Church). More org/ 829-2733. bereaved mothers to make connections understand what they are going through. 449-6820 for more information. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. with, share resources, and support other All family members are welcome to attend Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; com or (925) 315-7170. mothers who have been through the worst meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors experience of their lives, losing a child. For of each month at the Livermore Veterans Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) more information, contact katiestrube@ Memorial Building, 522 South L Street service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888- a.m. - Elementary aged children go to – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- comcast.net. from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more 805-7151. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. TRAVEL Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the Center for Spiritual Living to new and established residents of the 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. Livermore Valley - People from all faith Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the yahoo. services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; traditions, cultures, races and sexual BUG first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 925-449-4848. orientations welcome. Sunday service on the second Wednesday of the month, RELIGION org/ All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs CRUISE FROM Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting family activities, and monthly adult Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. SAN FRANCISCO socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org For more information contact revhar- visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory Valley Bible Church, Livermore, [email protected] or visit us at http:// (925) 447-4300 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), and children’s program For more informa- prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary csllvlighthouse.org. In Downtown Livermore self-help weight loss support group meets tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. adult ministries meet every other month. School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 in Livermore in the Clubhouse at Hillcrest Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Call the office at 846-8650 for more Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. 2269 Third Street Gardens, 550 Hillcrest Ave., on Mondays, St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 information. Cedar Grove Community Church, com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. www.travelbuglivermore.com 12 The Independent • January 28, 2016 Milestones

Livermore Shakespeare Festival Recognized by School Board for Work in Schools

Livermore Shakespeare Festival (LSF) was officially recognized by the Board of Trustees of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) on January 19 for implementing the citywide "So Wise So Young Shakespeare" program for second graders. The 10-week program puts professional teaching artists in 37 second grade classrooms in the Livermore public schools over the 2015-16 school year. The curricu- lum focuses on literacy and uses Shakespeare to teach critical and creative thinking, communication and collaboration and is fully integrated with Common Core standards. The LVJUSD Board of Trustees thanked representatives from Livermore Shakespeare Festival for bringing the work of William Shakespeare to the second graders of Liver- more. Honored by the Trustees were Lisa A. Tromovitch, Producing Artistic Director of LSF, LSF Board President Beth Trutner, LSF Managing Director Katie Marcel and Teaching Artist Curriculum Co-Creator, Mary Fielding. Fifth graders belonging to Girl Scout Troop 31497 in Pleasanton worked very hard last month LSF Board Chair Beth Trutner states, “Watching second graders engross themselves organizing a coat drive for the homeless in Oakland. The girls presented their community in Shakespeare’s language, wit and plot twists is tremendously rewarding. LSF is thrilled service idea to the student body at Fairlands Elementary School, distributed over 900 fliers, to be partnering with the school district to give young students an appreciation for time- and made posters to inform their local community. Their efforts were rewarded by collecting less stories well told.” over 500 gently used warm coats. The troop hand delivered the coats to the East Oakland The program is funded for the 15/16 school year by the Livermore Valley Education Community Center, which serves homeless of all ages. Pictured are Janie Bostaph, Jessica Foundation, the Severns Family Foundation and the Wente Foundation for Arts Educa- Krier, Sophia Enright, Sydney Mutzl, and Blythe Ellis. Other troop members taking part were tion. Livermore Shakespeare Festival is accepting donations for next year’s program. Helena Stewart, Kylie Javier, Devyn Hasty, and Anja Ranavat. For more information on holding a coat drive, visit www.OneWarmCoat.org EDUCATION Joshua D. Valdix of Pleasanton, was named to the fall 2015 dean's list at Samford University. To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Dean's List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester. Christine Kunzler from Livermore, a nursing major at Widener University, was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2015. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.50 and above for the semester. Springfield College has named Abigail Osborne of Pleasanton, to the dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2015 term. Osborne is studying Health Science/Pre-Physician Assistant. Criteria Livermore Post 47 of The American Legion held their Oratorical for selection to the dean's list are as follows: The student must have Contest on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at the Veterans completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for Memorial Building in Livermore. The contest was open to the semester, exclusive of "P" grades; the student must not have any incompletes, missing grades or "CPs" in the designated semester; all high school students. The prepared oration had to be on the student must have a minimum semester grade point average of some aspect of the United States Constitution, to include 3.500 for the semester; and the student must not have been barred Amendments, giving emphasis to the duties and obligations of from the dean's list due to a disciplinary action. a citizen. The assigned topic was Article 1 Section 9 Paragraph 2 of the Constitution. The winners of the contest were 1st Mariah Kock, a Sophomore at Kent State University, was The Amador Valley High School competition cheer team named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List. Kock, a Pleasanton resident, competed in the Regional USA competition in Yorba Linda Place, Angela Richards, CC Academy, awarded $100, 2nd is among nearly 8300 undergraduate students who have earned Place, Justin Nilsen, Granada High School, awarded $75 and and received this recent academic recognition. To qualify for this January 16th. The 12 girls and coach Danielle Butler flew 3rd Place, Katrina Herweg, Livermore High School, awarded honor, undergraduate students must obtain a 3.400 GPA or higher down and back with funds they raised during the season. All $50. The 1st and 2nd place winners will next go to the District while maintaining 12 or more credit hours in a semester. Part time their competitors were Southern California teams, most of undergraduate students must obtain a 3.400 or higher GPA while which they will see in the National's competition taking place 10 contest in San Leandro on February 6th, 2016. Pictured are maintaining 12 or more credit hours over the course of the fall, (from left) Katrina Herweg, Justin Nilsen and Angela Richards. spring, and summer sessions. in March down in Anaheim.