Thursday, June 23, 2016

VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 25 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol City Council Urged to Place Initiative on November Ballot

Council Urged to Place John- to qualify the measure were 4,017 ber 8, 2016 general election ballot. Bill Wheeler, head of Citizens son Drive Initiative on November signatures. They noted that the issue should be for Planned Growth (CFPG), spon- Ballot The initiative was submitted decided by the voters as quickly sors of the initiative, referred to See Inside Section A The petition drive to place an to the Alameda County Registrar as possible. They also pointed out the initiative as polarizing. "I've Section A is filled with initiative on the ballot to limit of Voters and Pleasanton City that holding the vote in November heard great arguments on both information about arts, people, the size of retail stores in the pro- Clerk on June 13th for signature would cost the city much less than sides. I hope the council will let the entertainment and special events. posed Johnson Drive Economic verification. it would if the vote were delayed process proceed and not make it a There are education stories, a Development Zone (JDEDZ) has At Tuesday's city council meet- until Spring 2017. political issue. Place it on the bal- variety of features, and the arts gathered over 7,000 signatures ing, speakers urged the council to Friday, August 12 is the dead- lot. By doing so, we will find out and entertainment and from Pleasanton voters. Needed place the initiative on the Novem- line to place an item on the ballot. (See INITIATIVE, page 10) bulletin board. LAVTA Zone 7 Looking at Sets 10% Driverless Service Voluntary Driverless shuttles may be in the Valley's future. Goal to The shuttles are one of two innovations introduced by the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Save Water Authority as part of the changes Zone 7 Water Agency has of- in service approved recently by ficially terminated its drought state the board. of emergency, but has gone on LAVTA will partner with trans- record as urging water customers portation network companies to voluntarily save water at a rate (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, to 10 percent lower than the baseline reach commuters in neighborhoods year of 2013-14. big buses cannot serve and explore driverless shuttles to solve first and The vote was unanimous at the last mile issues to connect people June 15 directors' meeting. to stations. Carol Mahoney, manager of Customers will receive a dis- Integrated Water Services, said counted rate when they use Uber, that the Valley water retailers, who Lyft, or a taxi participating with the are the customers of Zone 7, have transit agency within the project either taken a similar position, or areas. intend to do so soon. “The City of Dublin is excited The State Water Resources about the participation of TNCs Photos - Doug Jorgensen Board is allowing jurisdictions in our transit system,” says Dub- One participant relaxed for a moment at the Alameda County Fair while waiting to show goats. For to self-certify that if they have lin Mayor David Haubert. “Real more photos, go to page 6. enough water supply for the next time, dynamic ridesharing in more three years, they can bypass the suburban communities of the Bay existing state quotas. Area is an increasingly popular and The exception relates to efforts efficient transportation option that to promote conservation, such can reduce congestion.” as not watering lawns more than The LAVTA Board also ap- twice a week, not hosing off drive- proved and directed staff to seek Dublin, Fremont Schools Join ways, and not washing vehicles, partners and funding for a near unless the hose has a controlling future driverless shuttle demon- spray nozzle on it. All agencies stration project in Dublin. Proceedings on Level III Fees Suit Alameda County Supervi- and their customers are expected sor Scott Haggerty commented, The Dublin and Fremont School amicus curiae (friend of the court) to present evidence. The State Al- to follow those rules. “Electric, driverless shuttles are Districts petitioned a court to join brief. location Board (SAB) had issued The Pleasanton City Council being tested throughout the world a lawsuit against the California Filing the brief would not make an order that says developers are voted on June 7 for 10 percent as viable short-trip solutions to Building Industry Association the two school districts direct subject to paying Level III fees, voluntary conservation, but did connect people to mass transit. (CBIA) to be allowed to file an parties to the suit enabling them not terminate the state drought With high density residential and See LAWSUIT, page 4) declaration, said Pleasanton Di- business centers near the two rector of Operations and Water BART stations in Dublin, the envi- Utilities Kathleen Yurchak. From a sioned demonstration project will practical standpoint, not ending the cover areas where conventional official state drought emergency means of transportation simply Signs of Dementia Can Appear Early is a semantic difference, since the aren’t viable, especially given the By Carol Graham Livermore residents Tom and his years before diagnosis." 10 percent voluntary conservation limited parking," Tom Iver was recently shocked caregiver wife, Amy, for 17 years. That was certainly true for Tom. will guide residents. The board approved major to learn he turned 86 last Decem- "Tom was only 70 when he For more than a decade, Amy had The Livermore city staff will changes to the Wheels public ber. He thought he was younger. changed," recalled Amy (names despaired over Tom's increasingly bring the issue to the City Council transit system that are designed to Then again, he has also told his have been changed for privacy). hostile moods and uncharacteristic at its June 27 meeting, also re- provide more frequent buses and barber he's over 100 years old. "Those changes were the first signs behavior. She longed for the man questing Stage 1, which is the 10 new routes in Livermore, Dublin, Such serious confusion about of dementia. His medical assess- she had married, and began writing percent voluntary conservation, and Pleasanton. “These changes time, dates and places is one of ment team said they are finding in a diary to help her cope with an said Livermore Water Resources feature a dramatic new way of the early signs of dementia, a con- out, more and more, that symptoms incomprehensible situation. Then, Manager Helen Ling. (See WHEELS, page 5) dition that has been challenging start appearing as much as ten (See SIGNS, page 6) (See ZONE 7, page 4) Empathy Theme of TEDx Livermore TEDxLivermore team has cho- Valley and the Chamber, notes sen empathy as the theme for its that at home and abroad, the world 2016 meeting. appears increasingly divided. Tedx will be held from 8:00 Income inequality, global and do- a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on June 25th at mestic terrorism, mass migration Las Positas College in Livermore. of displaced people, escalating Global thought leaders, entrepre- racial tensions, and an increasingly neurs, authors, artists, innovators partisan and incendiary political and scientists will present their environment are just some of the ideas on the topic: “The Econom- challenges. Kaye states, "It's time ics of Empathy: Empathy as Cur- to talk about kindness and empa- rency for Building Community” thy. We felt that a TEDx with the TEDxLivermore is supported theme of empathy as a currency by ReImagine Science, the Liver- could help to illuminate the need more Valley Chamber of Com- for collaboration over competi- merce, Innovation Tri-Valley, tion." Common SciSense (Livermore), Kaye adds, "National politics Photos - Doug Jorgensen and i-GATE Innovation Hub. are disturbingly unemphathetic. If The annual Spirit Run took place in downtown Pleasanton on Father's day. This was the 23rd running One of the organizers, Dale we can make a dent in this narcis- of the event with proceeds to support college scholarships for Pleasanton students plus community Kaye, CEO of Innovation Tri- and international projects of the Rotary Club of Pleasanton. Participants had a choice of events, (See TEDx, page 2) including a 10K run, 5K run/walk and a kid's challenge.

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Ph.D., CEO of Simorga. The Greater Good Sci- She talk about and dem- Leslie Boozer, Ph.D., saw a significant increase ence Center has defined onstrate Simorga’s virtual was appointed the new in graduation rates, A-G empathy as “the ability to reality (VR) technology. Superintendent of Dublin completion rates and student sense other people’s emo- Ivanovitch’s development Schools on Tuesday night achievement. tions, coupled with the abil- of VR technology for teach- by unanimous vote of the In addition, she has over- ity to imagine what someone ing empathy placed her and Board of Trustees. seen the construction and else might be thinking or her team among the win- She has served as the the instructional planning feeling.” In order to work ning circle of the XPRIZE Superintendent of the Fon- for a Pre-International Bac- constructively and collab- Visioneers. The XPRIZE tana Unified School District calaureate/Dual Immersion oratively toward solving Visioneers challenge invites since 2013. Boozer succeeds elementary magnet school, large-scale problems, it is competitors to identify a Stephen Hanke, the Dublin which will open August necessary to understand Grand Challenge facing the Superintendent since 2006. 2016. the human impacts they are world, then collaborate with She will begin her tenure be- "The Board of Trustees creating. other competing Visioneers fore the start of the 2016-17 is excited to appoint Leslie Kaye said she proposed to design a prize. Ivanovitch school year on a date still to Boozer as our next Superin- the theme of empathy after will know if her challenge be determined. Hanke’s last tendent after a thorough and attending a TEDx event in wins in October of 2016. day is June 30. thoughtful process,” said Canada and returning home “My company, Simorga, Boozer becomes the 5th Board President Dan Cun- and hearing from school is a social impact startup le- Superintendent to serve ningham. “Her strong back- superintendents. veraging the potential of VR Dublin students since the ground and leadership will In Canada, "The True to enhance human develop- District was unified on July enable the district to contin- American," was the theme of ment. I believe the absence 1, 1988, and the third in the ue its mission of assuring all one of the talks, she explains. of empathy in places with last two decades. Dublin students are college It tells the story of Raisuddin empathy fatigue, like hospi- "I am deeply honored and career ready." Bhuiyan, a Bangladesh Air tals, or empathy challenges, to be joining the Dublin Boozer began her pro- Force officer, who dreams like prisons, is at the core of Unified School District,” fessional career as a busi- of immigrating to America many problems humanity A participant in an empathy building exercise organized Boozer said. “I look for- ness litigation attorney in and working in Technol- faces,” states Ivanovitch. by Dr. Ivanovitch using VR technology. ward to partnering with the Ohio. She transitioned to ogy. Days after 9/11 he was “Virtual reality helps us students, staff, families and education and began her working at a mini-mart in see the world through the phy. hostility in the classroom by community as we continue teaching career as a high Dallas, when an avowed eyes of other individuals to Jeff Smith, Director, developing a critical aware- to ensure that all students school teacher in South "American Terrorist" named widen our scope of analysis, “Save Me Mine, " Alex- ness of issues concerning receive the best preparation Los Angeles. Dr. Boozer Mark Stroman shot him in building our empathy as if a andra Krauz, UN Refugee diversity in society. for college and career.” was then accepted to the the head. He survived. Two muscle," she observes. Agency, and Jeanie Haigh, TEDxLivermore is open An Indiana native, she prestigious Urban Super- other victims, also from the Some of the other pre- Chair - Good News Bears to the public. It will be held served as the Superinten- intendents Program at the middle east, died. senters include the follow- will discuss how they use on June 25th at the Mertes dent in Fontana, located Harvard Graduate School Ten years after the shoot- ing: personal experience to give Center for the Arts, Las about 50 miles east of Los of Education, wherein she ing, an Islamic pilgrimage Gina Lujan, Founder - comfort and help others see Positas College. Tickets are Angeles beginning in No- earned a Master’s degree in seeded in Bhuiyan a strange Hacker Lab and Code for their lives through a differ- available at $85 per attendee vember 2013. Under her Education and a Doctorate idea, recalls Kaye. If he were Hood and Lorien Pratt, PhD, ent lens. and include Saturday’s day leadership, Fontana Unified of Education. ever to be whole, he must Founder of Quantellia, a Kris Billeter, an adven- long discussions and lunch. re-enter Stroman's life. He company providing intel- turer and a successful busi- Those who wish to be a publicly forgave Stroman ligence methodology and nesswoman accepted an supporter of TEDxLiver- in the name of his religion award-winning World Mod- invitation to spend time more through a tax-deduct- and its notion of mercy. He eler™ software. Their talks in prison producing a tale ible donation, contact Ken- NEW ON THE MARKET - OAKS SINGLE STORY! waged a legal battle to have will focus on empathy as the of courage, learning, em- nan Salinero at (925)584- his attacker spared from the core for exerting influence pathy and healing, along 8788. death penalty. "It was one of in communities and making with some little known facts For tickets and more in- the most stunning illustra- decisions in complex envi- about felons and prisons. formation, visit www.TEDx- tion of empathy I have ever ronments. Snigdha Banda will relate Livermore.com. heard," said Kaye. Edward Kleinbard, Law what happens when a high TEDx is a program of The other concern that Professor, USC, Author, school freshman researches local, self-organized events Linda Futral inspired the empathy theme, “We Are Better Than This: science curricula, calls prin- that bring people together Broker/Realtor explains Kaye, relates to the How Government Should cipals to see if she can teach to share a TED-like expe- 925.980.3561 249 Alden Lane, Livermore [email protected] pressure parents put on chil- Spend Our Money," with what she loves to elementary rience. At a TEDx event, www.lindafutral.com dren to succeed in school, a look at U.S. fiscal policy students, does so for 4 years, TEDTalks video and live 2532 sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, License #01257605 creating a highly competi- through the prisms of public and discovers a whole new speakers combine to spark Half acre, premium, private lot w/ pool tive atmosphere that encour- finance economics, technical $1,278,000 universe. 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The cemetery is located at of 2016. The majority of the closures are scheduled to take 5780 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. place between June 20 and July 28. Correction Fund raising for the memorial has been ongoing The Vet- The improvements include resurfacing, the removal and As stated in The Independent on June 9, Assemblymem- erans Group is roughly 20 percent away from its stated goal. replacement of damaged asphalt, crack sealing, leveling, ber Catharine Baker voted for AB 2501, which would grant For more information on the memorial and how to donate, micro surfacing, slurry sealing and seal coating. higher density bonuses to developers as an incentive in cer- visit www.pleasantonveteransmemorial.com/index.html The work on Contra Costa portions of the trail will be tain situations where they could provide affordable housing. funded by Measure J, and the Alameda County segments However, the story said that the bill included provisions will be financed through the Park District’s general fund. that gave developers "by right" status to build, if local Work on Iron Horse Trail Overall, the project will cost $341,000. The East Bay Regional Park District will be performing government imposed certain requirements. The "by right" At the conclusion of this project, the trail will be much language was in the original bill, but was removed before pavement maintenance and improvements along a 16-mile smoother and more enjoyable to the thousands of pedestri- reach of the Iron Horse Trail between Alamo and Dublin this Baker's vote, and therefore she did not vote for "by right" ans and bicyclists who depend on the Iron Horse Trail for housing. Dublin Urges Caution in Use of 4th of July Fireworks Benefiting local non-profits and service organizations, fireworks at any time during the sales period. No fireworks Pet owners should keep pets indoors on July 4, as many “Safe and Sane” fireworks will go on sale in Dublin begin- of any type (including “Safe and Sane”) are permitted at animals become extremely agitated by the sights and sounds ning June 28, 2016, at 12:00 PM. The City of Dublin and its Dublin multi-housing units or at any undesignated Dublin of fireworks. Some of these pets will even run into the public safety departments would like to promote fireworks park, other City facility, or public school. streets and away from home in an attempt to flee fireworks safety and urge extreme caution in their use. Those who purchase fireworks should keep the following activity that is distressing to them. "Safe and Sane" fireworks require the use of several precautions in mind: Illegal fireworks, which explode in the air or move along safety precautions, and their use is limited to the hours of Always read and follow the safety directions. Never take the ground, always pose a higher threat, as sparks from ille- 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on the 4th of July only, in the fol- fireworks apart to build your own fireworks. • Never allow gal fireworks may ignite a fire on dry vegetation or rooftops. lowing City parks: children to use fireworks without adult supervision. • Only Dublin will be increasing enforcement efforts. There will 1. Alamo Creek Park (Dougherty Road and Willow light one device at a time, and remain a safe distance away be law enforcement and firefighters overseeing the parks, Creek Drive) after lighting the device. • Never try to re-light or handle as well as other officers patrolling elsewhere throughout the 2. Dublin Sports Grounds (Dublin Boulevard and Civic "dud" fireworks (faulty and unexploded fireworks). City. Penalties for those caught selling or using these types Plaza) Fireworks should always be used in safe, open areas and of fireworks can include stiff fines and jail time. 3. Emerald Glen Park (Tassajara Road and Gleason away from buildings, combustibles, dry vegetation, and, To learn more about firework safety, go to www.dublin. Drive) especially, people and animals. ca.gov/fireworks. 4. Shannon Park (Shannon Avenue and San Ramon A connected garden hose should be ready nearby and Valley Road) a pail of water kept handy for disposal of spent fireworks Dublin property owners may use their “Safe and Sane” and "duds." Pleasanton Plans Workshops on New Metering Law Offices of The City of Pleasanton costs and improve customer data-collector units (DCU), prise Fund. will hold two community service. which transmit this data to Additional information James J. Phillips outreach meetings to discuss The first AMI Commu- the cloud-based computer on the project can be found Certified Specialist its new Automated Metering nity Outreach Meeting will system; and a new customer on the City’s website at Infrastructure (AMI) project. be held on Wednesday, June web portal, which will en- www.cityofpleasantonca. in Probate, Estate Planning, Installation will be done 29, beginning at 6 p.m. at the able water users to access gov under Hot Topics. in phases and will begin in Operation Services Center their real-time and historic and Trust Law August. in the Remillard Room, consumption data from any The project, a City Coun- located at 3333 Busch Road smart device or computer LL.M. in Taxation cil priority, is the latest in in Pleasanton. and enable them to set no- the evolution of this type A second meeting will tifications for abnormal us- Over 30 Years of of technology to give con- be held on Tuesday, August age alerts that could predict sumers the ability to have 9 at 6 p.m. at the Veterans potential leaks in a user’s Experience Serving real-time data at their fin- Memorial Building, located system. Tri Valley gertips. Customers will be at 301 Main Street in Pleas- The project total for the able to access current and anton. AMI procurement and in- historic water consumption The system is comprised stallation of up to 22,000 4900 Hopyard Road, data from any smart device of the following compo- new water meters is just over Suite 260, Pleasanton, CA or computer. Not only will nents: new meters fitted $7 million and has been paid (925) 463-1980 the data be more accurate, it with meter transmission for through the city’s Capital will also promote water con- units (MTU), which collect Improvement Program (CIP) jamesjphillips.com servation, reduce operating water data every hour; 16 fund and the Water Enter-

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The private California drought, with 44 percent good to keep and what may Winegrower Association Water Services was set to conservation cutting deeply not be necessary. The best where Carol Mahoney made change its rules to 10 percent into Zone 7 revenue, re- way to do so would entail a a presentation in support of LAWSUIT sometime this week, said serves were spent down detailed examination by the the Delta Twin Tunnels plan. (continued from page one) construction cost. Level Livermore manager Frank from $30 million to $6 mil- Finance Committee, which In addition to Mahoney, Tim now that there is no more III fees make developers Vallejo. lion. Without that reserve, has not met since January. Hunt, who does work for state bond money to help responsible for the entire DSRSD was also set to we wouldn't be here, said Director Bill Stevens, Zone 7, was present. Mc- districts build schools. It school construction finance. hear a staff recommendation Solitei. Further, you can't who like Ramirez Holmes Grail wondered why public was the first such ruling in The Dublin school board on June 21 to terminate the just turn around on a dime, serves on the Finance Com- funds were being used to SAB history. and administration led an drought emergency. How- and raise rates. mittee, said that the com- pay Hunt to speak in favor The SAB decision was to advocacy drive, starting in ever, because of uncertainty Since Zone 7 will be mittee's recommendation of the twin tunnels for a few have gone into effect imme- January, to convince the about state water supplies going for general bond fi- would go to the board where minutes when there was a diately. However, the CBIA SAB to declare the ruling in next year, DSRSD would nancing to borrow money it would be examined by all staff person who was very prevented it by obtaining a favor of requiring Level III proceed with its own stage 1 for its ozone plant construc- directors. capable and very profes- Temporary Restraining Or- fees. Dublin and Fremont voluntary conservation goal tion, it's important to have SITES RESERVOIR sional at the meeting. der (TRO) in a Sacramento have been impacted by fast of 10 percent," said General a reserve that bond sellers NEW WATER SOURCE McGrail asked what the court freezing the SAB rul- growth. The state bond ap- Manager Dan McIntyre. respect, said Solitei. The board unanimously district had received for the ing. A hearing on whether proved by voters in 2006 has The board also approved Further, the drought sur- approved an application to $50,000 it was paying Hunt the TRO will remain in ef- run out of money, thereby its first two-year budget on charge has a sunset date at the state Water Resources each year for the past five or fect is scheduled for July 8 in setting the stage for invoking a 6-1 vote, with Sandy Figu- the end of the calendar year. Board to be considered as six years. Sacramento. A TRO usually Level III fees. ers dissenting. He had issues It can be renewed only by a a potential partner, if the After the meeting, Mc- precedes further court action The amicus brief would with the way some reserve vote of the board. The board New Sites Reservoir were Grail questioned why Zone intended to overturn a ruling. enable Dublin and Fremont funds were being counted. will be looking at it in the constructed. 7 staff continued to express If the SAB order were to show the judge what the He said that the Drought fall, when it makes a deci- The application does not support for the tunnels when overturned, it would mean impact of fast growth has Emergency Fund was un- sion about water rates for commit Zone 7 to spend any the Zone 7 board had de- that Level II fees would had on their school con- necessary, as was the Asset the next calendar year. money. It would provide cided not to take a position remain as the highest that struction, including the fact Management Plan (AMP). Director James McGrail new water because there is until the draft environmental could be collected. Level that no state bond money According to Figuers, the said he agreed with both So- no other reservoir in north- impact report for the project II fees require developers has been available to build problem with both funds is litei and Figuers. It is good eastern California. was completed this fall. to pay 40 percent of school facilities. that they continue to mount not to put away big sums Zone 7's non-obligatory Duerig said Hunt pro- up each year. He said there out of customers' reach. place-holder for a consider- vides support in interfacing could eventually be $10 mil- However, he said he respects ation involves 10,000 acre with Gualco, Zone 7's lob- lion or $20 million "socked Solitei's financial abilities, feet of water, which could bying firm in Sacramento. away" keeping the rate- and can see his point about cost as much as $600 per AF. Hunt also oversees some of County Seeks to Expand payers money out of their reserves, since a good credit That's about double what the district's local outreach pockets. If a shortfall were rating is important. Zone 7 pays now for Delta efforts. Ban on Plastic Bags coming, directors should Director Angela Ramirez water, but cheaper than other The contract with Hunt simply raise rates. Holmes said the board needs alternatives. expires June 30. Zone 7 is The Alameda County taurants, take- out food es- Assistant General Man- to discuss reserve policy, On another item, McGrail hiring an international firm, Waste Management Author- tablishments or other busi- ager of Finance Osborn to learn about the different said he attended a function ICF, to undertake its com- nesses that receive 90% or ity (StopWaste) has recom- Solitei replied that in the reserve funds and what is at the Livermore Valley munity promotional activi- mended expansion of the ban more of its revenue from the past couple of years of the ties, said Duerig. on plastic bags to include all sale of prepared and ready to retail stores and restaurants. consume foods and/or drinks The Pleasanton City to the public. This includes Council received an update food trucks and vendors who on the ordinance from the distribute food in bags. StopWaste staff at its June Exemptions include bags 21 meeting. that are integral to the pack- MAILBOX Goals of the ordinance aging of the product, or bags are to reduce litter and keep without handles provided to (Opinions voiced in let- the world-class educational essential final step in com- bring to a community and as plastic bags out of local transport produce, bulk food ters published in Mailbox are settings and learning envi- pleting our downtown in the police chief I worked hard to or meat from a department waterways. those of the author and do not ronments that they deserve. best way possible. We, and protect the Bay Area from within a store to the point Currently, the reusable necessarily reflect the opin- many others, are anxious to of sale. Stores operating in I want to extend my grati- violent crime. That is why bag ordinance applies to gro- ion of The Independent. Let- know when and where the a certified farmers' market tude to those who worked I’m so disappointed with As- cery, drug and liquor stores ter Policy: The Independent tirelessly on the passage of workshops will be. sembly Member Catharine in Alameda County that registered with the Califor- will not publish anonymous Measure H, from the phone Baker’s leadership on gun traditionally distribute a high nia Food and Agricultural letters, nor will it publish volume of single-use bags. Code are also exempt. banks to precinct walks, to Who Paid for Land? safety issues. letters without names. Abu- Erika Johnston Since implementation of the The ordinance currently distributing lawn signs and With the recent mass sive letters may be rejected Pleasanton ban, there has been a decline includes a requirement that handing out car magnets, shooting in Orlando, it’s or edited. Frequent letter Some off-highway en- in overall bag purchases by a minimum of 10 cents be to support online and in clear there is a strong need writers may have publica- thusiasts believe that they 85 percent, a doubling of charged for each paper bag conversations with neigh- for comprehensive, com- tion of their letters delayed. bought the Tesla property shoppers bringing their own or reusable bag distributed bors and friends. Thank you mon sense gun control laws Letters should be submitted with their own money, so I reusable bags or not using a at point of sale, itemized especially to Denis King and in our nation. If such laws by e-mail to editmail@com- think it’s important to set the bag at all, and a 44 percent on receipt. Under the new Sobia Qureshi, who led the existed, it’s very possible puserve.com.) record straight. decrease in plastic bags ordinance, public eating effort as campaign chairs, the deranged gunman would Eighty percent (80%) of found in Alameda County establishments are not re- for their sacrifice and work have been prevented from the money used to purchase storm drains. quired to charge customers if Voters Thanked on this Measure. Tesla came from gas taxes purchasing the weapon that The expanded ban would distributing recycled content Dublin Superintendent Thank you again Dublin paid by anyone who drives killed dozens of people at the apply to commercial estab- paper bags, but must charge Stephen Hanke for your support. This is a an ordinary SUV, mostly nightclub in Florida. In this lishments operating from a a minimum of 10 cents for a On behalf of the Board remarkable community. average families throughout most recent instance and so permanent enclosed struc- compliant reusable bag. of Trustees, I want to thank our state driving on high- many others before it, lives ture that sell perishable or StopWaste will vote on the Dublin community for Community ways or to camping and could have been spared. nonperishable goods directly the ordinance in September once again demonstrating its Workshops? fishing that has nothing to do To their credit, the Cali- a customer, including, but with the second reading extraordinary commitment Don & Linda Milanese with off-road vehicle parks. fornia Assembly is voting on not limited to, clothing, food scheduled in October of this and support for our schools. Livermore That’s why it’s incum- smart gun control laws, such and personal items. The in- year. All member agencies We are very grateful for We attended the May bent on all California citi- as AB 2607, which allows tent is to capture all types of are automatically opted in. the passage of Measure H. 23 City Council meeting zens to make sure that off- mental health workers to pe- retail stores, any place where Any member agency choos- We will now be able to move at which the Council se- highway parks are placed a shopper can walk into a " ing to opt out must do so by forward with critical funding tition to have guns removed lected Lennar to develop where they will not destroy brick and mortar" store and a resolution of its governing support as we continue to from dangerous individuals, our downtown project. The fragile and valuable ecosys- purchase a tangible item. body by December 9, 2016. meet the challenges of rapid and SB 468, which requires tems and cultural resources. Also included are res- growth. large number of citizens armed security guards (like

I am confident that the who filled the Shrine Center the gunman in Florida), to Board will work in concert and the 80 speakers who Support Cook-Kallio complete a psychological with our new Superintendent responded to the proposed Chief Craig Steckler examination to receive a Fremont Police Depart- to allocate these important development show how firearms permit. Assembly ment, Ret.; Past President new resources as prescribed much our community cares Member Baker voted against (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) about what happens to this International Association Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala in the priority list that was both these laws and others Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) prime property in the center of Chiefs of Police like them. Again and again, Editor: Janet Armantrout approved by the Trustees of town. 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June 23, 2016 • The Independent 5 WHEELS (continued from page one) Mertes's Estate to Benefit Las thinking about mass transit,” stated Wheels Board Chair Don Biddle. “With these Positas College Foundation improvements, an additional The Las Positas College "The incredible legacy chancellor of the California 6,000 households and 5,000 Foundation in Livermore has of Dr. Barbara Fracisco Community College system employees will be within an announced its largest bequest Mertes and Dr. David Mertes from 1988 to 1996, and was easy 5-minute walk of high- to date from the estate of Drs. continues at Las Positas Col- the chancellor of the Los quality, frequent bus service, David and Barbara Mertes, lege with this remarkable Rios Community College while areas that cannot sup- two long-time benefactors gift from their estate," said District, superintendent/ port big buses will be served and champions of the cam- LPC Foundation Executive president of Santa Barbara with innovative partnerships pus. Director Kenneth Cooper. City College, and president and ultimately driverless The initial gift from the "The students of the Chabot- of the College of San Mateo. shuttles. These changes will estate is valued at $450,000 Las Positas Community Col- Barbara Fracisco Mertes be a significant catalyst for and will establish two en- lege District were always at had a career in the field of residents to explore their dowed scholarships: the Bar- the forefront of their many higher education with a transportation options.” bara Fracisco Mertes Me- efforts to improve and el- special focus on Las Positas Called Wheels Forward, What the shuttle might look like. morial Scholarship, which evate both campuses. These College, where she was the planning effort was led For more information, visit are routes 3, 9, 12/X, 401, will be awarded annually to scholarships will continue a founding member. She by Nelson\Nygaard, an in- www.wheelsforward.com 402 and 403. an LPC student or students the Mertes' spirit of stew- served as the District Vice- Chancellor and secured ternational transportation According to Wheels Wheels improvements majoring in a performing ardship through the student planning firm. By focusing approved for fiscal year arts discipline transferring beneficiaries who will ad- more than $100 million Executive Director Michael to a four-year institution in competitive grants and on making it easier and Tree, the bus route improve- 2017 include the addition of vance their college educa- to obtain an undergraduate tion through this gift." allocations for the early more convenient for rid- ments were designed with- Wi-Fi to Rapid and express degree in a performing arts growth and development ers, the team restructured buses, the implementation David Mertes was a out an increase to the agen- discipline. The Barbara and founding member of the of facilities and programs Wheels bus service to pro- cy’s budget, which meant of individualized marketing David Mertes Memorial LPC Foundation and served at Chabot and Las Positas vide more direct routes to trade-offs had to be made, in target areas of the transit Scholarship will be awarded on its board of directors for Colleges. Upon her retire- key destinations with buses including the elimination system, the development of to an LPC student or students 11 years following a distin- ment, Dr. Mertes served arriving more often. A major of bus service in areas that a new phone app and website transferring to a four-year guished career in the field on the Chabot-Las Positas improvement is the addition could not support fixed- to include integration with college or university to ob- of education. He served as Community College Board of the agency’s second route route service. In all, almost TNCs, and a rebranding of tain an undergraduate degree. of Trustees for 14 years. with 15-minute all-day bus every route had changes. Six Wheels services. frequency that will receive bus routes were eliminated Full details on the service signal priority at intersec- in the system redesign. They changes can be viewed at: tions for quicker service. www.wheelsforward.com

School Kids 'Sheltered' in Camp Parks Intruder Search A lockdown at Camp Parks resulted in three Dublin schools going on "shelter in place" status. No intruder was found at the Army base. Sheriff's deputies responded with a SWAT team and the Parks' grounds were searched. Dublin holds summer sessions at three schools -- Dublin HIgh School, Dublin El- ementary and Amador Elementary -- and though they're not near Camp Parks, the heavy activity in Dublin concerned the schools' administrators. Unlike a school lockdown, the schools' "shelter in place" status allowed parents to pick up their children at school, said school district spokesperson Michelle Mcdonald.

Charter School Principal Photos - Doug Jorgensen Livermore High School graduates wait for their names to be called to receive their Moves to Altamont Creek diplomas. The annual rite of passage took place Fri., June 17 at the school.

The Livermore Valley in partnership as a team, students, which provides Joint Unified School District so that students thrive, and lessons on goal-setting as (LVJUSD) has announced kids come first. She is par- well as time for academic the following administrative ticularly enthusiastic about support. He was also instru- appointments effective July the enhanced Project Lead mental in establishing a new 1, 2016: the Way STEM focus of performing arts program, Tara Aderman will be- Altamont Creek Elementary, whereby every student in come Principal of Altamont which earned the school grades six through eight Creek Elementary School. a 2016 CA Gold Ribbon will experience either The- Most recently she served as Award. atre Acting or Stagecraft. principal of the Livermore Alex Eckert will take the In addition, he has worked Valley Charter School for lead as Principal of Vine- with teachers throughout the nine years. yard Alternative School and school on State and District She has a record of cul- Livermore Adult School. He assessments, data analysis, tivating excellent teachers has successfully served as and the continued growth of and establishing innova- Mendenhall Middle School the school’s TK-8th Grade tive programs for students. Vice Principal for the past International Baccalaureate Aderman has been an edu- two years. Prior to his Men- Programme, for which the cator for over fifteen years, denhall assignment, Eckert school won a 2016 Califor- including teaching at East served as a Vice Principal nia Gold Ribbon Award and Avenue Middle School. She at Livermore High School. 2016 Academic Achieve- earned her Master’s Degree Earlier in his career, Eckert ment Award. in Curriculum and Instruc- taught high school math for Before moving into ad- tion and her Administrative eight years, where he was ministration, Hart taught Credential from Chapman guided by the belief that English at Granada High University. students should be informed School for sixteen years. As an administrator, about, and involved in, every Joe Michell K-8 School Aderman gained expertise in aspect of their learning. new vice principal will be designing interdisciplinary Eckert took a leading role Risha Krishna. She earned learning models that promote in the District-wide initia- a Master’s Degree in Edu- individual student success, tive to inform parents about cation from Stanford Uni- nurture curiosity, encourage Common Core math and versity and worked for six- creativity, and foster com- hosted several Parent Infor- teen years as a California passion. She is well-versed mation nights throughout the educator. As a Bay Area in early literacy and writing District. Additionally, Eckert high school history teacher, across the curriculum. She has coached football, served Krishna created and devel- believes effective commu- as a site technology lead, oped an A-G elective course, nication, innovative enrich- and coordinated mentorship Ethnic Studies, which was ment programs, and school programs for students. approved by the University AssistanceAssistance L Leagueeague® of AmadorAmador Valley Valley volunteer opportunities build Matthew Hart will be- of California system. This award-winning, multicul- is gratefulis to grateful the following to the donorsfollowing for donors their generous for their support essential strong partnerships come Vice Principal of with families and the larger Granada High School. For tural course has now been generousof support its local of philanthropic its local philanthropic programs: programs: community. the past year, Hart has been adopted by many school She considers one of her the Vice Principal at Joe districts in California as it Altamont Cruisers Car Club top accomplishments as a Michell K-8 School. As Vice focuses on developing stu- dents to become culturally AT&T principal to be creating a Principal, Mr. Hart helped BlackBerry school climate in which the implement a new advisory sensitive citizens. parents and educators work period for middle school DMC Insurance Administrators - David Gordillo and Dan Costa East Bay Community Foundation, Trevarno Fund A Celebration to Bene t Sun ower Hill Heritage Bank of Commerce Hindu Community and Cultural Center Livermore Lance Cavalieri Jewelry Livermore Valley Real Estate, John Carter Merrill Lynch, Justine Green Nationwide Insurance, J. Philip Chubb Moonlight Outer Visions Landscape Design, Lynda Meikle IN THE Rotary Club Of Pleasanton North Foundation Pacific Color Graphics Saturday Featuring San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Foundation

July 30, 2016 Soroptimist International of Pleasanton/Dublin Vines Tax Related Services, Peter McIntyre 6:00 - 10:00pm The Parkview McGrail Vineyards ThomsonA specialR euters thank Matching you to GKohl’sifts Program for their participation in Clothing the Children through Operation School Bell® 5600 Greenville Rd, Triple Pay Services, Kevin Scherer Livermore ® AssistanceValley SpokesmenLeague of Touring Amador Club Valley www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org Wells Fargo Foundation “Reaching Out To Those In Need” Join us for an evening of fun and surprises under the stars! Enjoy live And a special thank you to music, dancing, fabulous food, award winning wines, silent and live auctions, Kohl’s and much more. All proceeds to help with Sun
ower Hill’s mission of for their participation in Clothing the Children creating an intentional community for individuals with through Operation School Bell® special needs. Sponsorships available. Assistance League® of Amador Valley Purchase tickets at www.sun owerhill.org www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org Sunfl ower Hill is an IRS recognized 501c3 non-profi t organization. Tax ID# 80-0897595 A Sustainable Special Needs Community “Reaching Out To Those In Need” 6 The Independent • June 23, 2016 SPORTS NOTES

Pleasanton Valley Club swimmers pictured are Addison Montoya, girls 9-10 Medley Relay, and Joshua Benson (foreground), and Michael Stephens (background).

Photos - Doug Jorgensen Navina Bernardi of Pleasanton will be one of the The Alameda County Fair is in full swing at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Visitors competitors. have been entertained by specialty performances, such as Chinese acrobats, tried out the midway rides, watched demonstrations including antique printing by Barry Schrader, live horse racing, and many displays. They have also had a chance to view livestock raised by 4-H and FFA club members. The fair runs through July 4, Alexis Aying, age 12, from Bocce Championship Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Event schedules can be found at www. Livermore, has been selected alamedacountyfair.com to compete at the World Competition Slated Association of Kickboxing Organization (WAKO) Juniors The best of Bocce and the best Bocce players in the World Championships. She Nation will be in action in Livermore. From Saturday June has secured a spot on the 25th through Saturday July 2nd Bay Area Bocce fans can WAKO USA Juniors Team. The join the United States Bocce Federation’s 2016 Bocce SIGNS WAKO USA Juniors team will Championships. (continued from page one) compete in Dublin, Ireland Campo di Bocce of Livermore, host to the event, is invit- finally, after 11 years, the of knowing what is happen- liams. His 2014 autopsy on August 28 - September 3, ing members of the public to watch some of the top players couple received the diagno- ing to him. His grandmother report noted the actor had 2016. Aying, who trains under in the United States. It’s open to all and free of charge. sis: Tom had frontotemporal went through this, and so a common but difficult to the instruction of her father, Each day, play will start at 8:00 am, and continue until Vince Aying, will compete 12:00 p.m. Events will include Open Bocce, Punto, Raffa, dementia and Alzheimer's did his mother," said Amy. diagnose condition known in the 10-12 year old girls, Volo (the International game) and Raffa shooting – an excit- disease. "He so did not want to go as Lewy Body Dementia, 103 lbs. and under, point ing ball smashing competition. This February, Amy en- this way, and often said that which doctors believe was sparring division. The WAKO Navina Bernardi, the Pleasanton local who placed 4th in tered in her diary: "I write he wanted me to shoot him the critical factor that led USA Team coaching staff held the 2015 World Championships in Rome (top finish ever by less often now as time is Williams to commit suicide. if he got like his mother. In numerous team trials across a U.S. player), will be competing on June 29, 30 and July 1. tighter. I am more tired, and What is certain is that frustration, he's cried out the country. Aying secured For an event schedule visit www.campodibocce.com/ so much is repetition. This that he just wants to die." diagnosis at the earliest 1 of only 2 spots available championship. evening, when I asked Tom Although researchers possible time is critical. on the team in her division. Campo di Bocce of Livermore is located at 175 E. Vine- for his hearing aids as he was continually make enormous Treatment of Alzheimer’s Before heading to Ireland in yard Ave., Livermore. going to bed, he first touched strides in the fields of sci- and other dementia-causing August, Aying will compete the wrist where he usually ence, medicine and genet- diseases is typically most at the WAKO North American Wildy (4.03 in the 25 backstroke); wears his watch, then the ics, the brain continues to effective when started early and Josiah Terptra (3.62 in the 50 Open, which is being held backstroke) Volleyball other wrist, then each hand. be something of a mystery. in the disease process. Some at the UFC Fan Expo in Las The Kamana girls 16-1 volleyball After going back and forth What is known is that de- symptoms may be revers- team finished third at a weekend tour- Vegas, NV on July 8-10, 2016. Livermore Smoke nament. Several of the matches went like that a bit, he went to his mentia is caused by damage ible, as previously noted The Livermore Smoke 10B Summer Travel Ball team finished to three games and one game reached ears to take out the hearing to brain cells, which hinders for thyroid abnormalities in 2nd Place at the Del Holson Fast- a score of 30-32. Kamana 16-1 started aids." their ability to communicate and vitamin deficiencies. pitch tournament in Benicia, CA. A out 5th in the Copper Division and shorthanded Smoke team took it on ended up in 3rd place after this tourna- This is the final article effectively with each other, Even though some causes the chin on Saturday winning one ment which moves them up to the next in a three-part series fea- resulting in altered and often of cognitive decline are Student Named to game against a solid Santa Rosa Red division for their final games in Reno. tured in June to coincide not reversible, they might Barons 3-2 in walk-off fashion. Losses There wasn't any one big moment to erratic thought processes, Under-19 National to Pleasant Hill Panthers and Pleasan- speak of but despite being short on with "Alzheimer's & Brain emotions and behavior. Risk be treatable, stopping or ton Phantom made for a tough road players, having some really long tough Awareness Month." The Go slowing the rate of further Football Team to hoe on Sunday. Starting 8:00 AM matches, they never gave up and the factors for dementia include Wide receiver Ndem Okoro of on Sunday Smoke avenged the loss last match of the day was probably Purple campaign is designed age, vascular problems, al- decline. While at this time Livermore Valley Charter Prep has to Pleasanton Phantom by a score of the best match of day. They played to increase awareness of, coholism, brain injury, drug there is no treatment to cure, been named to the U.S. Under-19 15-3. In the semifinals, Smoke faced as a solid team each doing their part National Team and will compete in the #1 Seeded All American Sports in perfect harmony; securing a third education about, and re- abuse, medication side ef- delay or stop the progression the 2016 International Federation of Academy. An exciting game that saw place victory. the ladies from Smoke erase a 7-2 search funding for dementia fects, thyroid functioning of Alzheimer's disease, there American Football (IFAF) Under-19 Kamana will finish up their season World Championship. Games kick deficit and win 8-7 as time expired and brain diseases. abnormalities and vitamin are FDA-approved drugs propelled the girls into their second with two more tournaments in Reno, off on June 30. straight Championship game. NV. After that, they will head to Ha- While nearly everyone deficiencies. The last two that can temporarily slow Okoro is one of 44 to be selected The #2 seeded San Jose Quick- waii to play in the Aloha Classics. The has moments in which they which may be reversed with the worsening of symptoms for this honor to represent Team USA silver took the championship game girls have been fund-raising all season in the sport’s Under-19 World Cham- to earn the money to go to Hawaii. question dates, times, names appropriate treatment. for up to a year for about but that did not overshadow a hard pionship in Habrin, China. fought weekend of softball for the Kamana girls come from all over and places, the key measure Alzheimer's disease, half of the individuals who The 2016 U.S. Under-19 Na- young guns from Smoke. Smoke was the East Bay to make up the volleyball that these lapses may indi- which causes up to 70 per- take them. tional Team was assembled by USA led offensively by a host of batters that club. For more information about Ka- Football, the sport’s national govern- posted above .400 batting averages for mana Volleyball Club please contact cate dementia is adding the cent of all dementia cases, is As researchers across ing body and a member of the U.S. the weekend: London Moody (.500), Kehau Stancil. phrase "severe enough to in- not reversible and, therefore, the world endeavor to dis- Olympic Committee. It features the Kaitlyn Aguilar (.500), Alizabeth Ruiz top student-athletes in the nation. terfere with daily life." Early always fatal. It is believed cover cures for dementia (.417), Hailee Hartman (.400) and Jae The U.S. Under-19 National Cosgriff (.400). On defense Smoke Pleasanton Seahawks signs include confusion with to be linked in part to genet- and Alzheimer's disease, Team includes athletes representing was led by Delilah VanderBeek and The Pleasanton Seahawks swim time and place, memory ics; those who have a parent, their focus has broadened 20 states and will compete in a field Sierra Black with fielding percentages team competed at the ‘2016 Pacific against national teams from Australia, approaching (.900). Kaitlyn Aguilar Swimming Long Course Meter C/B/ loss, difficulty completing sibling or child with Al- from treatment to prevention Austria, Canada, China, Japan and managed to pitch to a 3-1 record with A+’ meet hosted by Orinda Aquatics at familiar tasks, decreased zheimer’s are more likely to strategies. They've discov- Mexico. The U.S. team took home 23 strikeouts in 15 innings of work. Campolindo High School in Moraga, the gold medal in the 2014 IFAF or poor judgment, with- develop the disease - a risk ered that it may be pos- Alizabeth Ruiz threw out 7 runners CA on June 11-12, 2016. Under-19 World Championship in attempting to steal bases. This 2nd Representing the Pleasanton drawal from work or social that increases when more sible to prevent or delay the Kuwait City, Kuwait, defeating Team place finish comes on the heels of Seahawks were the following: Brook activities, changes in mood than one family member has symptoms of Alzheimer’s Canada 40-17 in the championship’s their Championship in the Smoke Bennett age 8 with 4 new Best Times, final game. The United States has won Memorial Day Tournament. Alexis Mesina (8) 6BT, Jessica Tsai or personality, misplacing the illness. disease and other dementias two of the three IFAF Under-19 World Livermore Smoke 12B brought (8) 6 BT, Christopher Wang (7) 2BT, things and losing the ability through a combination of Championships to date, losing the home another 1st place trophy. Smoke Faith Carroll (10) 5BT, Kaitlin Lee Along with age and ge- Gold Medal Game to Canada in 2012. to retrace steps, challenges healthy habits (called the 12B went 4-0-1 at the 2016 Benicia (10) 2BT, Cynthia Li (10) 5BT, Jac- netics, other risk factors for The world championship, held Del Holson Tournament June 11-12, queline Phan (9) 1BT, Vanessa Quan in planning or solving prob- developing both dementia Six Pillars): regular exercise, every two years, will culminate in a 2016. After ending their first game (10) 2BT, Brooke Sanders (9) 3BT, lems, and new problems and Alzheimer's disease healthy diet, mental stimu- Gold Medal game on July 11. of the tournament in a tie against the Nabil Danandeh (10) 5BT, Aayush An exemption granted by the Pleasant Hill Panthers, Smoke 12B Gupta (10) 3BT, Samuel Wang (10) 1 with words when speaking include unhealthy lifestyle lation, quality sleep, stress NCAA allows high school seniors to went on to run-spree defeating the BT, Dominick Wonosaputra (10) 6BT, or writing. management and an active play for the U.S. National Team and ABGSL Sting 12-0. Nayeli Tia went Zoe Chu )11) 2BT, Adora Do (11) 4 choices, like smoking, lack not have their participation count as "If someone is showing social life. 2-2 with a double, a triple and 5 RBIs. BT, Aria Harris (11) 4 BT, of exercise, poor diet, obe- one of two permitted all-star game Kendall Waugh and Karen Castro also Breuklynn Harris (11) 5BT, Lau- early signs of dementia, sity and high cholesterol. For Amy, sharing her appearances. went 2-2. Winning pitcher Melissa ren Jhong (12) 6BT, Olivia Joung (12) it's better to know. Know- Complicating matters story with others eases some MacDonell threw a quick 3-inning 4BT, Sydney Lu (11) 6 BT, Sophia Dolphins vs. Sharks shutout. Pedersoli (11) 3BT, Jasmine Phan (11) ing can somewhat relieve further is the fact that, de- of the heartache of what she The Pleasanton Valley Club Dol- Meeting the Pleasant Hill Pan- 3BT, Adrianna Trifiletti (12), Christina that living-in-a-crazy-house spite excellent tests, demen- calls, "living with a ghost." phins swam to a win this past Saturday thers again later in the day, Smoke Tsai (11) 4BT, Dahlia Versteeg (11) feeling," said Amy. "Plans "If others feel less alone, against the Rhonewood Sharks with 12B avenged their earlier tie by 2BT, Mica Wang (11) 5BT, Akshay tias are tricky to diagnose a final tally of 1052 to 750. Many winning 8-1. Nayeli Tia maintained Gupta (12) 5BT, Brycen Martin (11) can be made while the per- while patients are alive. spurred to action, or have Dolphin swimmers dropped times her streak going 3-3 at the plate with 5BT, Alexander Quach (11) 6 BT, son is still here. Get a trust When an individual exhibits more understanding, I feel at this meet that are worthy of note. a single, double and triple. Sadie Ethan Wang (11) 3BT, Aiden Wong Addison Montoya deserves spe- Wolfe and Iliza Shields went 1-2 (11) 4BT, Jolenny Canela (13) 1BT, done, a will made, and save symptoms, doctors conduct good about sharing," she cial recognition. Addison was the with singles. Jocelyn Martin (13) 2BT, Emily money for help around the a thorough screening includ- said. winner of the girls 6 and under 25 On championship Sunday, Smoke Nie (14) 3BT, Kylie Peters (13) 4BT, freestyle who, while shaving 1.24 12B was matched up with ABGSL Navya Singh (13) 1BT, Andrew Li home or care for the one ing blood tests (to rule out Yet even now, in the ever- seconds off her previous time, set a Sting again for the semi-final game. (14) 5BT, Aaron Lin (14) 5BT, Greg- with dementia. Figure out things like vitamin deficien- increasing dark times, there new team record in that event. On 15 hits, Smoke 12B outscored ory Quach (13) 6BT, Alex Ren (13) how to get some relief for cies), a mental-status evalu- still come moments of light Mia DeMichael, Adriana Hall, Sting 11-2. Nayeli Tia homered, 4BT, Andrew Wang (13) 4BT, Justin and Megan Risher each improved Keana Castro Lincoln went 2-3 with Wang (13), Ryan XU (13), Bolyn Yun the caregiver, too - the one ation, neuropsychological and magic. their times in two separate events. a single and a triple. Brooke Bowles (14) 3BT, Alison Martin (16) 3BT, without dementia. At times testing, and sometimes a "Tonight, as we did the Megan's swims were especially dra- went 1-1 with a single. Darron Dai (15) 5BT, Bryce Wong matic; she sliced off 9.53 seconds in In the championship game against (15) 5BT and Nicholas Wonosaputra that person probably feels brain scan. Although this strange hand-gesture, face- the 25 backstroke, and 13.25 in the Union City Fury, Smoke 12B fell (15) with 3 new best times. like they have it, too." can lead to an accurate di- making 'good night' that has 25 butterfly. behind by 8 runs in the 3rd inning. When Tom's behavior agnosis in 90 percent of become our custom, Tom Several dolphin siblings also saw With time expired in the bottom of the dropped times at this meet including inning, Smoke 12B rallied to score 9 Slowpitch Softball grew increasingly aggra- dementia cases, Alzheimer's said 'mokey,'" Amy wrote The City of Pleasanton Com- Daniel and Oliver Heid, Alexandria runs and take home the trophy. Erika munity Services Department offers vated in 1999, Amy worried can be diagnosed with com- recently in her diary. "I have and Nicholas Maehr, and Addison and Beakey went 3-3 at the dish. Zoey over 20 slow pitch softball leagues. about the cause. Still, the plete accuracy only after no idea what he meant, but Sam Montoya. Figlenski showed off her skills as a Registration begins soon. Other Dolphins with notably slap hitter, going 1-2 with a single, an Leagues are open to all skill levels diagnosis he received six death, using the microscopic he was smiling - and his improved times include: RBI and a walk. Melissa MacDonell, and run from Sunday through Friday years ago took the couple examination of brain tissue, eyes were smiling, too. Kaitlin Miller (10.53 in the 50 going 3-3, led the team with 4 RBIs evenings. A new Women’s League, freestyle); Jake McMillin (7.09 50 and had the winning, walk-off hit. with Monday night games will be of- by surprise. which checks for plaques To learn more, visit alz. butterfly); Greta Wogsland (6.71 in Every player on the team contributed fered. In addition, the City also offers "Most challenging for and tangles. One case in org. the 25 breaststroke); Jack Hopkins to the win and they are proving to be Coed Business Leagues on Wednesday (4.38 in the breaststroke); Molly a force to be reckoned with within the and Thursday evenings, with all games Tom has been the frustration point is that of Robin Wil- travel ball world. beginning at 5:15 p.m. June 23, 2016 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES Play Bernal Signs Up Sponsors to Help Fund Sports Complex

The Play Bernal Campaign has secured its first two major sponsors for the new Sports Complex at the Bernal Community Park, expected to open later this year. The 16-acre, multi-purpose facility will be the first of its kind in Pleasanton. Patelco Credit Union and Stanford Children’s Health have joined forces with the City and local sports groups in The Cobras recently celebrated winning the Phantom support of youth fitness programs and the health benefits Girls Softball U10 Teal Division Championship Game. that come from leading an active lifestyle. After an amazing season, the Maverick Networks, Inc. Pictured are Smoke 10B team members Kaitlyn Aguilar, Nelson Fialho, Pleasanton City Manager, stated, Cobras took home the U10 Teal first place trophies. The London Moody, Sierra Black, Alizabeth Ruiz, Delilah “We’re very excited that these two heavy hitters have Cobras are (left to right) Abby Harmon, Sydney Muther, VanderBeek, Audrey Sweet, Sophia Raridan, Sydney come out swinging in support of fitness in our community. Amanda Penate, Abbie Kent, Erin Tsui, Sierra Titensor, Aguilar, Hailee Hartman, Jae Cosgriff and Rhiannon San This homerun wouldn’t have been possible without the Nisa Kincaid, Ava Schulz, Alexia Garcia, Skylar Azevedo, Miguel. Coaches: Dave VanderBeek, Steve Black, Rigo dedication and commitment from the Play Bernal group.” Caitlyn Sinclair, Ellen Glaser, and Keira Gossett. Coaches Zapien, Manager Elvis Aguilar, Dan Ruiz. Not pictured: With the support of these two major donors, the Play (left to right) are Steve Harmon, Johnny Gossett, and Joe Eric Sweet, Julian Cosgriff and Maggie Robinson. Bernal Campaign has commitments and donations from Titensor, Scott Glaser. families and businesses that put them over half-way to their nearly $2 million commitment towards financing the Sports Complex at Bernal Community Park. “We are grateful that these two quality organizations are partner- ing with us to support active youth in Pleasanton,” said Jon Asmussen, who is spearheading the fundraising ef- forts of the Play Bernal Campaign. He added, “Thanks in large part to our sponsors, we will soon have our first synthetic-turf, lighted sports fields in Pleasanton.” In recognition of the contributions, the Sports Com- plex will be named the Patelco Sports Complex. One of the fields will be named the Stanford Children’s Health Stadium Field. The Patelco Sports Complex will feature stadium lighting for extended hours of play and three lighted synthetic-turf sports fields available for year- round play. It will also provide play space within the greater network of Pleasanton’s fields for youth sports practices and games. The complex is part of the larger Members of the Livermore Fusion U14 Girls Gold 54-acre Bernal Community Park, which will also include team placed second in the Santa Cruz sand soccer Smoke 12B pictured are (from left, top row); Iliza Shields, nearly 40-acres of oak woodland area, as well as the Stanford Children’s Health Stadium Field. tournament that took place June 11 -12th. Pictured, left Melissa MacDonell, Emma Hatcher, Brooke Bowles to right, are Shay Vadney, Emma Searcy, Layla Yassin, Erin Mendez, President and CEO of Patelco, stated, (center row) Kendall Waugh, Karen Castro, Nayeli Tia; “Along with financial wellness, hunger, and housing, Melissa Dooley, Marieke Moyers, Amber Feduniw and (bottom row)Keana Castro Lincoln, Erin Schrader, Zoey Jessica Warren, Mychaela Thomas not pictured. improving children’s health is one of Patelco’s top Figlenski, Erika Beakey, and Sadie Wolfe. priorities, and we're proud to be the primary partner on this important project. Sponsoring the Patelco Sports Complex not only reflects our long-standing efforts to promote healthy youth and families, but it also provides Pleasanton with a venue worthy of this great community. The opportunity for Patelco to support this valuable, local initiative as we celebrate our 80th anniversary speaks to everything we value.” The donation provided by Stanford Children’s Health for the Stanford Children’s Health Stadium Field at the Patelco Sports Complex will support the latest technol- ogy in the evolution of sports fields and marks a recent commitment by the pediatric healthcare system to the Tri-Valley. Stanford Children’s Health has several pe- diatric specialty and primary care practices in the area, including a Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center clinic just across the street from the new Sports Complex, as well as in Emeryville and Walnut Creek. “We are very excited to have this opportunity to support sports in the community,” said Shaun Keefer, Director of Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center – Stanford. “Stanford Children’s Health sports medicine Pictured are members of the Granada High School 2016 CIF experts – doctors, athletic trainers, and therapists – are State Swim Team. Nathaniel Sproul (not pictured) who had in the neighborhood to ensure young athletes are getting an outstanding meet and finished 9th place in the 400 Yard the very best in care.” Free Relay.) His relay team mates were Maxime Rooney who Two additional field sponsorships are available, as finished 3rd in the 200 Yard Free Relay, Michael Eckles 3rd in well as individual contributions. To learn more about the 200 Yard Free Relay, & 15th in the 200 Yd Medley Relay, and individual contributions or to become a sponsor, please Ryan Eckles 3rd in the 200 Yd Free Relay. Other great swims visit the Play Bernal Campaign’s website at www.play- were by Dante De Mayo, 15th overall in the 100 Butterfly & bernal.org. 15th in the 200 Yd Medley Relay, along with Matthew Hayes The Play Bernal campaign is a consortium of field who in addition to the 15th place in the 200 Yd Medley Relay sports organizations in Pleasanton, California, repre- finished 9th in the 400 Yd Free Relay and Jared Tovera 3rd senting over 8,000 youth sports participants and 3,000 in the 200 Yard Free Relay. The Granada High School Girls families. Funds raised through this campaign will help had some outstanding state finishes in swimming: The 8th offset the sports clubs' obligation towards financing of placed 400 Yd Relay Team consisted of Caroline Eckel, Anna a new sports complex at Bernal Community Park that Granada High School student Jonny Stalie competed Friedrich, Miranda Heckman & Sofia Moufarrej. The 6th place will include three synthetic-turf, lighted, multi-purpose in the 2016 CIF State Diving Competition. He came in 200 Yard Medley Relay team included Anna Friedrich, Mirranda sports fields. One field will include concrete stadium 19th in the state. Heckman, Tori Kaleta & Sophia Krafcik. Anna Friedrich style seating. finished 16th in the 100 Yard Backstroke. Miranda Heckman finished 1st in the 500 Yard Free Relay & 3rd in the 200 Yard Freestyle; the freshman tied (a senior) for the female top point earner in the state with 40 points. Tori Kaleta finished 16th in All games are played at the Ken Street in Livermore to learn more Mercer Sports Park Adult Softball about programs. the 100 Yard Backstroke and helped lead th Granada wome'ns Complex (5800 Parkside Drive). Games begin August 2nd. For further team to an 8th place of all swim teams in California. information, please visit www.pleas- Creek Hill Farm antonsports.org. Mavericks • Open Registration (fees increase Fastpitch Tryouts Horseback Riding Lessons, $50) is June 23rd – July 8th. Mavericks Fastpitch, a travel ball Training, Boarding, • Registration deadline is July 8th organization based out of Livermore, (space permitting). is scheduling tryouts for all three Ranch area of San Ramon (East of 24). Entry increases to $40 from June Summer Camps, Sales For further information, please levels, 10U, 12U & 14U for this 680). In addition, both events will be 25 through race day. www.creekhillfarms.com contact the Sports Office at (925) upcoming Fall season. Register early. chip-times by On Your Mark Events. Registration information at www. 931-3437 or at nvelazquez@cityof- To schedule a tryout or for more Participants will receive commemora- sanramon.ca.gov/parks/events/races. pleasantonca.gov. information send emails to: mavs- tive T-shirt, beverages, snacks, and htm [email protected] or call 650 goodies provided by the sponsors. Check-in and race day registra- (925) 922-2165 Medals are given to the first tion will be open at 6:45 a.m., at the Youth Track Club FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA three (male/female) finishers in each San Ramon Central Park Community 337-5375 Track and Field) certified club that Fall Softball Offered age division. Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. (East specializes in youth athletes from Livermore Girls Softball Asso- All events per person: $35.00 side of 680), in San Ramon—same ages 7 to 18, is building a team to ciation is offering a Fall Recreational (postmarked by June 24). Entry in- location of the races’ start and finish compete this winter/spring in USATF season again this year. Registration is creases to $40 from June 25 through lines. Both the 10K Run and 5K Run/ track meets including a meet at the already open, go to www.Livermore- race day. Walk will start at 8:00 a.m. national level in July. The organizers GirlsSoftball.org to register. Season All events per person family rate: For more Run San Ramon infor- are looking for athletes of all ages starts late August/early September and $30.00 per person (3 persons or more) mation and/or an application, contact PetCuraVet.com and different events, especially re- ends in early November. -- Must be immediate family only, and the San Ramon Parks & Community 1817 Holmes Street, lays. Visit www.ftctrackclub.com or all entry forms must be submitted at Services at (925) 973-3200. Livermore contact Coach Jorge Quero, jquero@ the same time, (postmarked by June ftctrackclub.com or (925) 209 7520. Run San Ramon The annual Run San Ramon will (925) 292-0117 be held on July 4. This Independence Fusion Soccer Club Day classic offers a race or walk for Registration is now open online all participants, with a 5K Run/Walk for Livermore Fusion Soccer Club and a 10K Run. Proceeds from Run fall recreational and select soccer. San Ramon will benefit the City of Programs are available for children San Ramon’s community programs. ages U5-U19. Visit fusionsc.org for The two courses feature flat, fast, more information or to register. and paved surfaces, running through- Visit the office at 1976 Fourth out the monitored streets in the Bishop

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He cares so much about others that even as sick as he's been, he's most concerned about his little brother, Murphy, and he focuses on other fam- ily members above himself." Mom Kimi Cowell-Lyons, Keegan and Murphy She is talking about 5-year-old Keegan Cowell- you wouldn't believe." For the first time this year Lyons, who celebrated his Keegan rallied, showing the Alameda County Fair is June 1st birthday in isolation some improvement, but allowing an FFA youngster at the UCSF hospital. then suffered relapses that to run a pig through the "He's the sweetest kid, required rounds of radiation auction to benefit Keegan's the light of my life, and he's and chemotherapy, followed family, according to Nan gone through absolute hell by a second bone-marrow Prentice, Kelly's mother. the past few years," said transplant. Ty Cooper, 12, bred the Jennifer. "Keegan was diag- "He's been isolated from dark red Duroc pig that is nosed with leukemia when Photos - Doug Jorgensen everyone but immediate now five months old, 280 Rachelle McIntyre (right) and Ty Cooper Allen with Courage. he was 21 months old. He family. He has such hor- lbs., and bears the name had his first bone-marrow rible sores in his mouth he Courage. transplant when he was two. can't eat, drink or swallow. "Courage got his name ready for fair is tremendous. He was considered pretty have suffered in silence for need to register as a New To say he's miserable is the because you have to have School and pigs, that's it - no healthy for the next year, the most part. There is a real Buyer, which is very easy understatement of the year," courage to keep pushing other extra activities. No to do," said Kelly. "Con- post-transplant, then had a chance that we could, work- said Jennifer. "We spend through the tough times," friends, vacations or sports," tact the Auction Office at relapse last summer." ing together as a community, all of our time praying and said Rachelle McIntyre, 18, said Kelly. "I hope this ben- 925-426-7606 or auction@ To add to his distress, make a positive change." hoping the new marrow will the FFA Livermore High efit brings attention to what AlamedaCountyFair.com, Keegan unexpectedly lost All monies raised will soon be stronger than the School senior who is raising these kids do, which cannot and someone will guide you his grandma "Amma" last go to Keegan's family, aside leukemia. While we're as Courage. "Raising Courage be taught in a classroom. As through the steps. Make sure fall. She had been an integral from a small commission optimistic as possible, we're for the auction has been a learning and business ven- you let them know it's for part of his care, often staying that goes to the Junior Live- also terrified." exciting. I'm responsible for ture, these young men and Keegan Cowell-Lyons and with him at the hospital so stock Auction Boosters. When longtime family working with and preparing women have worked hard Courage." his parents, Kimi and Sean, "You can't begin to imag- friend Kelly Prentice-Allen him for the show ring by to present a superior prod- "Keegan is the toughest could look after Murphy ine how expensive abso- and her son Ty Cooper Al- strengthening his endurance uct to be judged and sold. kid I know. He wants noth- and work. lutely everything is when ing more than to be healthy len learned about Keegan's and teaching him the needed These kids are our leaders By December, he was dealing with a chronic and enough to go to school," said illness, they wondered how commands. It takes a lot of of tomorrow, preserving an so sick that his doctors dis- potentially terminal illness," Jennifer. "We want so much they could help, how they time to raise an animal - agriculture tradition with cussed sending him home said Jennifer. "There's no more - to see him have a could relieve the burden in feeding, watering, bathing, deep roots and history in on hospice. cutting corners with this type long life full of happiness some small way. And then brushing, and giving him Alameda County." "Our family was having of situation. It adds up very and good health. If it takes it came to them. vitamins and minerals to Yet for Kelly, and every- none of it," declared Jen- quickly, and can become a village to raise a child, "If I had the resources, I help keep him healthy and one involved, the uppermost nifer, the spokesperson for financially devastating in the it would seem it takes the would write a check now," strong. Your animal comes goal is to bring a measure of the hard-working family blink of an eye." world to heal him." said Kelly. "But Ty Cooper first." monetary relief to Keegan's with ranching roots in the For those unable or not To learn more, visit has pigs. He suggested that It's a commitment Kelly family. Tri-Valley. "A prayer request wanting to participate in the "Team Keegan!" on Face- we auction a pig at the fair understands. "They are shouldering a book, www.facebook.com/ went out to the masses, and auction, it is still possible to and donate the proceeds to "The amount of time and burden that most of us never groups/189253051223965. the masses responded like donate. Keegan's family." energy it takes to get animals have to," said Kelly. "They "Folks wishing to help County to Upgrade, Modernize Santa Rita Jail

The Alameda County the construction of a state- and the surrounding com- ing numerous upgrades to $54.3 million the State has facilities. Board of Supervisors ap- of-the-art Health Program munity. County officials the jail to bring the facility, designated to help pay for The County’s contribu- proved $116.9 million in and Services Unit (HPSU) said the new systems will which opened in 1989, in the Santa Rita HPSU. tion to the HPSU project upgrades to the County’s to provide a wide array of save significant staff time compliance with Americans County officials said se- includes $1.6 million from Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. physical and mental health that is currently required to with Disabilities Act (ADA) curity upgrades and disabled the Alameda County Sher- The upgrades will provide services to men and women maintain the existing secu- standards. The settlement re- access improvement projects iff’s Office budget and a improvements in access for incarcerated at Santa Rita. rity systems. quires some of the upgrades will be funded through capi- $5.7 million “in-kind” match people with disabilities, cre- This will include the addi- County officials said the to be made by April 2017. tal improvement funds the that includes the value of the ate a new medical wing to tion of space for educational projects will result in a de- In addition, Alameda Board has been setting aside County-owned land at Santa provide improved healthcare and rehabilitative programs crease of 18 beds at the jail, County faced a June 24 each year to help pay for Rita and staff and adminis- and mental health services as well as private spaces for which has a capacity of deadline to approve the needed upgrades to County trative support costs. to inmates and enhance jail individual therapeutic and about 4,000 inmates. The project in order to secure the security. group counseling. This Unit reduction is the result of The extensive capital will be operated in conjunc- additional space needed for improvement program for tion with County agencies the new HPSU. In addition, the jail actually incorporates and community based treat- they said consolidating the Legislators Comment three separate projects: ment providers. The proj- three distinct projects into One involves $24.1 mil- ect totals $61.6 million, of one will minimize disrup- lion for series of improve- which $54.3 million is being tion to inmates and jail op- On Budget Passage ments and renovations to the funded through a grant from erations, and save taxpayers jail would meet the needs the State of California. approximately $6 million in The California Legis- percent over last year, and burden on future genera- of people with physical dis- The third, a $37.14 mil- construction costs. lature's passage of a $122 last year’s budget was a 7 tions,” Baker stated. abilities. The project would lion project will replace The Board’s approval billion budget on time met percent increase over the Sen. Steve Glazer, whose include upgrades to hous- outdated, 1980s-era security came amid several looming a deadline set by law. How- previous year,” said Baker. district includes the Valley, ing units, restrooms, dining systems at the jail. It includes deadlines that County staff ever, the bill must still be "SB 826 fails to invest in said, "Overall, the budget areas, visitor areas and other upgrades to the jail’s fire said required the projects signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. our transportation infrastruc- is balanced with prudent re- facilities at the jail. alarm system and automated to move forward. These in- The budget bill, SB 826, ture. It also allocates nearly serves. It continues our rein- The second would be security network to enhance clude terms of a legal settle- was passed on the afternoon $200 million to cover Medi- vestment in our higher edu- the safety of inmates, staff ment reached in April requir- of June 15, hours ahead of Cal benefits for undocu- cation system. It provides a the midnight deadline set in mented immigrants at a time tuition freeze for both (UC voter-approved Proposition when legal residents already and CSUC) systems, so kids LARPD Approves Preliminary Budgets 25. Failure to meet the dead- cannot get timely access to and their families can be line would have meant that care and the Medi-Cal pro- assured that fees and tuition The Livermore Area Rec- million. Due to an unusually ees’ Retirement Association legislators could not collect vider network continues to won’t go up." reation and Park District high influx of funds from (ACERA). The payroll, cur- any pay past that June 15. shrink," said Baker. "It expands the slots for Board approved the Prelimi- development, the District rently administered semi- Prop. 25 also lowered the "Revenue intended to pay California residents that can nary Operating and Capital is able to budget for more monthly (twice a month), budget approval to a simple down transportation bond get into our higher education Improvement Budgets for park projects than in recent will transition to a bi-weekly majority from a former two- debt is diverted to other system. So, on balance, it’s 2016-2017 at last week's years. LARPD will work (every other week) pay pe- thirds vote of each house. spending. The budget also a good budget for the state meeting. on the Springtown Golf riod. Revisions on pay week, The budget vote this year fails to address unfunded and for higher education,” The preliminary Operat- Course Reuse Master Plan, pay period and payday will was largely on party lines, liabilities, placing a greater said Glazer. ing Budget is balanced with which will be paid for by go into effect July 17, or as with Democrats carrying revenues and expenditures the City of Livermore. The soon as feasible. the measure in the Assembly totaling $20,169,844, an plan includes renovating the The Board also approved 53-27 and one Republican, playgrounds at Jane Addams a resolution calling for the Anthony Cannella of Ceres, increase of $1.3 million or joining them in the Senate 7 percent over the 2015- Preschool, as well as at May District’s election for two Livermore Cinemas Nissen, Big Trees, and Plea- Director seats on Nov. 8, on a 26-13 vote. www.cinemawest.com 2016 budget. It includes a 3 Assemblymember Cath- percent cost-of-living adjust- sure Island Parks. 2016. The two seats up for arine Baker, whose district FIRST CLASS FOR THE ment for all classification Approval was also given election are currently held includes the Valley, said in ranges and a modification to revise the Personnel Rules by Steve Goodman and a prepared statement, "This PRICE OF COACH to vision and hearing plans, and Regulations with regard Beth Wilson. The seats will budget has too many unsus- HUGE LUXURY ROCKING SEATS which were also approved at to District pay week, pay be four-year terms ending tainable spending increases Wednesday’s meeting. period and payday. These December 2020. that I could not support. SB AND ELECTRIC RECLINERS The Board approved changes are being made in The Board honored re- 826 rightly sets aside $2 the three-year Preliminary an effort to obtain better tiring Aquatics Supervisor billion for the Proposition See Captain America: Civil War Capital Improvement Plan compliance with the Fair Sharon Grant with a Reso- 2 Rainy Day Fund. I com- on our new Giant Screens Budget for 2016-2019, set at Labor Standards Act, as well lution of Commendation. mend my colleagues for this $3,882,789. The 2016-2017 as to be consistent with the Grant served the District for prudent funding." portion is budgeted at $1.6 Alameda County Employ- 35 years. "This budget, however, increases spending by 6

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1911 Second Street, Livermore June 23, 2016 • The Independent 9 3-D printed polymer turns methane to methanol Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists have is leaked, vented or flared during these operations, partly of highly controlled reactions at ambient conditions with combined biology and 3-D printing to create the first reactor because the gas is difficult to store and transport compared higher conversion efficiency and greater flexibility. that can continuously produce methanol from methane at to more-valuable liquid fuels. Methane emissions also “Up to now, most industrial bioreactors are stirred tanks, room temperature and pressure. contribute about one-third of current net global warming which are inefficient for gas-liquid reactions,” said Joshuah The team removed enzymes from methanotrophs, bac- potential, primarily from these and other distributed sources Stolaroff, an environmental scientist on the team. “The teria that eat methane, and mixed them with polymers that such as agriculture and landfills. concept of printing enzymes into a robust polymer structure they printed or molded into innovative reactors. Current industrial technologies to convert methane to opens the door for new kinds of reactors with much higher The research, which could lead to more efficient conver- more valuable products, like steam reformation, operate at throughput and lower energy use.” sion of methane to energy production, appears in the June high temperature and pressure, require a large number of The team found that the 3-D-printed polymer could be 15 edition of Nature Communications. unit operations and yield a range of products. As a result, reused over many cycles and used in higher concentrations “Remarkably, the enzymes retain up to 100 percent activ- current industrial technologies have a low efficiency of than possible with the conventional approach of the enzyme ity in the polymer,” said Sarah Baker, LLNL chemist and methane conversion to final products and can only operate dispersed in solution. project lead. “The printed enzyme-embedded polymer is economically at very large scales Other Livermore team members include: Jennifer Knipe, highly flexible for future development and should be useful A technology to efficiently convert methane to other Craig Blanchette, Joshua DeOtte, James Oakdale, Amitesh in a wide range of applications, especially those involving hydrocarbons is needed as a profitable way to convert Maiti and Jeremy Lenhardt. The LLNL team collaborated gas-liquid reactions.” “stranded” sources of methane and natural gas (sources that with Northwestern University researchers Sarah Sirajuddin Advances in oil and gas extraction techniques have are small, temporary, or not close to a pipeline) to liquids and Professor Amy Rosenzweig. made vast new stores of natural gas, composed primarily for further processing, the team reported. The Laboratory Directed Research and Development of methane, available. However, a large volume of methane The team found that isolated enzymes offer the promise program funded the research. SHORT NOTES

Love and Logic in ranger staff on Sat., June 25. while still maintaining the bike required. more about their programs, can at no cost to all community Parenting Meet Ranger Darren Segur at 10 devices’ excellent rate capabil- For details and registration go to www.cyclesofchange.org members; however, donations The Livermore Public Li- a.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, ity, the researchers discovered. go to the website at BikeEast- or call (510) 842-1006. The to Hope Hospice are greatly brary presents a free introduc- 1051 Wetmore Road. Their findings were published Bay.org/education or call 510- Bikery is located at 1246 23rd appreciated. tion to Parenting with Love Sycamore Grove Park finally online and is featured as the 845-7433, Ext. 2. Free reflective Ave. Oakland 94606. and Logic. Presenter Laurie had a wet winter, and spring has back cover for the June edition vests for all registered attendees. been bursting out all over the Cancer Benefit Erceg will give an overview of the journal ChemNanoMat. Additional programs and Self-care for the Now, through June 29, Dub- park. Join a walk along the creek “This is a unique method of a variety of techniques and events can be found on the Caregiver lin HomeGoods shoppers will more, at the Livermore Public to look at what all that water has that significantly raises the library’s website at www.liver- brought us. Participants can also The role of the family care- have the opportunity to support Library Civic Center, at 7 p.m. performance of our previous morelibrary.net. cancer care and research while talk about and observe the effect graphene aerogel supercapaci- giver can be complex and over- on Wednesday June 29, 2016. whelming. To effectively care shopping at the off-price home Parenting with Love and of water flows (both natural tors,” said LLNL engineer and and artificial) and the drought’s Bicycles Donated for others, one must first take fashions retailer. More than 365 Logic was created by Jim Fay paper co-author Cheng Zhu. The East Bay Regional Park HomeGoods stores nationwide impact on the park. This will “We’ve modified the devices care of one’s own well-being. and Foster W. Cline, M.D. This District police department on To help community members will be participating in the 15th system uses humor and real-life be a 2- to 2.5- mile walk on flat and found the best recipe.” trails. Bring water and a camera Tuesday donated 35 bicycles who are family caregivers, Hope annual “Help Families Fight examples to teach parents how LLNL researchers pro- to an East Oakland non-profit Cancer” campaign benefitting if you like. vided the UCSC team with the Hospice presents Self-Care for to deal with difficult situations. that recently lost several dozen the Caregiver on Saturday, July the Jimmy Fund, which supports Parents learn how to discipline A Snake Picnic will take 3D-printed graphene aerogel place on Sun., June 26. Meet bikes to theft. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. pediatric and adult cancer care teens while still showing the electrodes built using a direct The Park District bikes are and research at Dana-Farber Ranger Amy Wolitzer and open ink writing process. Graphene- Speakers include Michele love and respect children need former evidence from criminal Shimamura, LMFT, Hope Cancer Institute in Boston, to grow into responsible adults. space volunteers at 1 p.m. at based materials are increasingly Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 cases or unclaimed property Hospice Bereavement; Jamie Massachusetts. No registration is required being used in supercapacitors from the lost-and-found. The HomeGoods customers can Wetmore Rd. because of their ultra-large Schellenberg, MS, grief sup- for this free event. For questions District ordinarily keeps such port provider, Hope Hospice participate by making a contri- or more information, call Cait- Bring a picnic lunch or some surface area and excellent con- snacks and come meet a few of bikes in storage until they’re Bereavement; Jennifer Geiger, bution at the register to “Help lyn Lung at 925-373-5576, or ductivity. auctioned, destroyed or in some Families Fight Cancer,” with the local snakes at this family- The findings are the next step MA, MT-BC, president, Ameri- visit the library website: www. cases, donated. can Music Therapy Association; 100 percent of the proceeds livermorelibrary.net. friendly program. Hear a snake in creating more complex archi- story, and make a snake-related Cycles of Change is a non- and Elaine Nisperos Brovont, benefiting the Jimmy Fund. tectures using aerogels, enabling profit organization that started Customers also have the op- craft. more powerful supercapacitors MPA, Tai Chi and Quigong Play Minecraft The daily parking fee has in Oakland’s San Antonio instructor, Stanford Health portunity to purchase a reusable that could someday be used in neighborhood in 1998, taking shopping bag for $0.99 featur- Play Minecraft at the Liver- increased to $7 per vehicle at custom-built electronics. Care/ValleyCare LifestyleRx. more Public Library every either entrance to Sycamore young people on after school They will provide information ing artwork by Dana-Farber’s The Laboratory Directed bicycle adventures. The group Jimmy Fund Clinic pediatric Tuesday, from 1pm-3pm, June Grove Park. There is an an- Research and Development on the caregiving experience 7 through August 9, 2016, at the nual parking pass available that also provides after-school Bike and discuss the challenges and patient Allisa Freiberger, 9, of (LDRD) program funded the Clubs, as well as programs for Westwood, Mass. HomeGoods Civic Center Library, located at provides significant savings effort. rewards of care giving includ- 1188 S. Livermore Ave. over the daily fee for regular youth and adults across the East ing: caregiver burnout, stress will contribute $.50 to the Jimmy To read the paper, visit Bay in bike repair, bike safety, Fund for each bag purchased. The library has a limited park visitors. A $3 donation http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ management strategies, ob- number of laptops and log-ins is requested to help support and environmental projects like taining support and assistance, “We are grateful for the doi/10.1002/cnma.201600107/ creek restoration and commu- continued generosity of for the game. Personal laptops the programs unless other fees abstract seeking solutions and utilizing can also be used to participate. are specified. Participants may nity gardening. resources. For more informa- HomeGoods’ loyal customers The Livermore Public Li- call 925-960-2400 for more On Jan. 7, 2016, a rented tion about other sessions, visit who have raised millions of brary’s Summer Reading Pro- information. Learn Cycling Skills U-Haul parked in front of the HopeHospice.com. dollars for the Jimmy Fund gram is a free program featuring Learn smart cycling skills group’s headquarters was stolen. Any community member and Dana-Farber over the last special events and prizes for on Thursday, June 30, 2016 It contained 52 bicycles and 350 engaged in the role of family 15 years,” said David Giag- all ages. Advances in 3D from 6-8pm at the Civic Center helmets intended to teach bike caregiver or expecting to soon rando, assistant vice president For further information, pick Printing Library, 1188 South Livermore safety to Oakland middle- and become a caregiver is invited to of corporate partnerships at the up a 2016 Summer Reading Livermore Lab researchers, Avenue. This free, fun and enter- high-school students as part attend this class. Light refresh- Jimmy Fund. Program calendar of events at along with a team from UC Santa taining workshop is taught by a of the Alameda County Safe ments will be served. Robyn Arvedon, any of the library’s three loca- Cruz, have devised a method Bike East Bay instructor certi- Routes to Schools program. This class will be held at HomeGoods spokesperson, tions, check online at www. for doubling the performance fied by the League of American Macfadyen, who oversees Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark stated, “We’re proud of the long- livermorelibrary.net, or call of 3D printed graphene-based Bicyclists. evidence for the Park District Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin (2nd term partnership we’ve had with 925-373-5504. supercapacitors. Learn basic rules of the police department, read about floor conference room). Register Dana-Farber Cancer Institute The method, which involves road, how to equip a bicycle, the theft in the newspaper and online at HopeHospice.com or supporting the Jimmy Fund. Our sandwiching lithium ion and fit a helmet, take a bike on wanted to help. He contacted contact Hope Hospice Com- customers and associates have Nature Programs transit, and avoid crashes by Cycles of Change and arranged made a powerful impact on this A Creek Walk will be of- perchlorate ion between layers munity Education Volunteer of graphene in aerogel elec- riding predictably, visibly, and the donation. Debbie Emerson at debbiee@ important cause and we are truly fered by the Livermore Area communicating with other road Anyone wishing to donate inspired by their commitment to Recreation and Park District trodes, substantially improved hopehospice.com. the capacity of the electrodes users by actions and signals. No to Cycles of Change, or learn This program is available helping families fight cancer.” OBITUARIES

Kendra Rochelle camping, fishing, crabbing and also to cover expenses at its Livermore location. cruises. Alan was a very (Gross) Pope and boating. Throughout her for the funeral. Alan and Mary moved to devoted family man who Kendra Rochelle (Gross) life, she also enjoyed danc- Livermore in 1959 and have gave his all to his family. He Pope passed away suddenly ing and gymnastics along Alan Carl Skinrood lived there in the same house will be deeply missed and on June 3, 2016 in Dublin, with going to sporting events Alan Carl Skinrood, 85, ever since. will forever be in our hearts CA. She was born on July such as 49er, Giants and A's passed away on 6/16/16 sur- Alan was a stock car rac- and memories. 14,1979 to Ken and Diane games with her husband, rounded by family members. er in his college years in Il- There will be a viewing Gross in Lodi. CA. family and friends who all He is survived by his wife linois, earning the nickname of Alan this Saturday, June Kendra attended Galt knew to expect her to be Mary, son Carl, daughter- “Schoolboy Skinrood.” Al- 25, at 1pm with a Celebra- High late. She also enjoyed spend- in-law Kim, granddaugh- an’s love for racing never tion of Life at 2pm, at Cal- School, ing time with her husband ter Kelly, left him as he spent many laghan Mortuary, 3833 East Delta Col- at Cornerstone Fellowship and great- years as an adult traveling Avenue in Livermore. All lege, Sac Church in Livermore, CA. grandchil- the country attending sprint who knew Alan are welcome City Co- Kendra is survived by her dren Kal- car races. Alan always had to attend. sumnes husband Klayton, her par- vin and a smile on his face, never In lieu of flowers, dona- and U.C. ents Ken and Diane Gross, Karianna. complained, and always did tions can be made to the Davis the Klayton Pope family, He was what he thought was ex- Alzheimer’s Association. where she sister Tami (Jarrod) Iverson, preceded pected from him. His intel- graduated nephew Hudson, grandpar- in death ligence and sense of humor with bachelor's degrees in ents Bonnie and Otto Gross by his were always there. He loved both exercise science and and an extremely large ex- beloved saying “Whoa” whenever psychology. She then went tended family. She was a daughter Joan, brother Don, you told him something he on to Samuel Merritt Uni- very caring, supportive and and sister Claire. thought was amazing. Alan versity and received her protective person with beau- Alan graduated from loved working out, daily bachelor of science degree tiful eyes and smile and will Northwestern University walking, a nightly martini, in nursing. She became an be missed by all. in Illinois with a Masters having a soda, studying up emergency room nurse and There will be a celebra- of Science in Mechanical on finance and politics, and at the time of her death tion of Kendra's life held on Engineering. He worked watching sports. Alan en- worked at San Jose Regional June 26, 2016 at 1 p.m. at for Sandia National Labora- joyed traveling domestically Hospital in San Jose, CA. the Moose Lodge on Wood- tories for 37 years until his and internationally with his She met her husband, Klay- bridge Road in Acampo, retirement in 1993, primarily wife Mary, especially on ton, while precepting him CA. She was laid to rest in a for his clinical paramedic private ceremony at the Galt internship. They were mar- Cemetery on June 13, 2016. ried in a private ceremony In lieu of flowers, please on May 12, 2016. They were make donations to the Ken- planning a large wedding in dra (Gross) Pope Memo- the near future. They lived in rial Nursing Scholarship at Livermore and Dublin. Samuel Merritt University. Kendra enjoyed all out- There is a Go Fund ME Page Complete Burial & Cremation door activities including established for this purpose Services with Dignity, Quality & Value

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Please send an email to 4167 First Street, Pleasanton | (925) 846-5624 [email protected] for more information www.grahamhitch.com FD 429 10 The Independent • June 23, 2016 Circles for Change REAL ESTATE Graduates Its First Class NEWS & NOTICES By Carol Graham As the woman with the million-dollar smile shook Summertime Is Ideal the mayor's hand, it was hard to imagine she had a care in the world. Season for Homebuyers Perhaps we all look like By Cher Wollard that to one another. The great investor Sir John Templeton once said the key "In our culture, we tend to success in the stock market is: “When others are selling, to get the glossy story about buy. When others are buying, sell.” people’s lives," said Lucas That may be good advice for those considering buying Hergert, minister of Liver- or selling real estate as well. more's Unitarian Univer- A home, of course, is more than just an investment. It salist Church. "But what I is a place to live, to raise a family, to set down roots and have found is that the glossy establish connections within a community. But it is also the stories are not the ones that largest financial investment most people will make in their are the most inspiring. Chal- lives, so it pays to be smart about it. lenges can be where we learn Many people believe that July and August is the busiest our most important lessons, time for real estate sales. find our courage and our Not so. California real estate tends to roller coaster faith, face down our fears, through the year, with the “high season” being February locate our compassion for through May. others who are in need, and By mid-June, the pace of sales slows dramatically as fam- discover how to ask for ilies focus on finals, graduations, weddings and vacations. help." In fact, in a typical year, July is the second-slowest month On June 1, Hergert was for real estate sales, after December. the keynote speaker at a Pictured are Mayor John Marchand and graduate Gail Gilbert. Photo - Doug Webb. That’s excellent news for would-be homebuyers. graduation ceremony held Here are at least six good reasons buyers should shop for the first class of Circles growing with during this have 3-4 Allies, but due to of Police Michael Harris and for a new home now: for Change, a communi- transition, and the com- the large demand for entry Congressman Eric Swalwell 1. More to choose from. ty-based program that as- munity's awareness as they into the program, we are representative Sarah Peter- Inventory has throughout the Bay Area has been criti- sists Tri-Valley families in become enlightened to the a bit short on Allies," said son attended to celebrate the cally low for the past three years. But builders are starting achieving financial self- plight of many cities, not just Peete. "This is an ongoing graduates' accomplishment. to catch up with demand and more sellers are listing their sufficiency. A dozen gradu- Livermore." opportunity for community "It was such a joy to have homes for sale. ates were honored for having Executive Director Shana members looking for a place the support and presence of While in February there were only 84 homes on the completed an intensive four- Peete said there are many to serve a direct need right these insanely busy leaders," market in Livermore, as of this week that number had more month curriculum focused reasons participants join here in the Tri-Valley." said Peete. "To know they than doubled with 174 residential properties active on the on assessing current situa- Circles for Change. Since the nonprofit's value the hard work our local Multiple Listing Service. By July, we can expect an tions, identifying what abun- "The roads that lead to launch in February, Peete group has been engaged in increase of another 20 percent or so. dance looks like, learning a program like Circles can noted there are several ques- means the world." A balanced market in Livermore would have approxi- how to budget, and setting start from generational pov- tions she's asked most often. Circles for Change spon- mately 250 homes on the market, so it is still a seller’s life goals for the immediate erty or situational poverty "'Is it too late for me to sors include: Open Heart market, but odds are a little better for buyers now than at future. that stunts a person's or fam- be an Ally?' No, Allies are Kitchen, providing weekly the height of the season. Before shaking Mayor ily's growth and ability to still welcome for the cur- meals; Twin Valley Learning John Marchand's hand, grad- plan for the future," she said. rent session and the one Center, providing child care; 2. Less competition. uate Gail Gilbert addressed "While issues like illness starting August 31st. Allies City Serve, offering referrals There is more to choose from in part because more sell- those in attendance. or car trouble are a speed don't need to be therapists and resources; and, though ers are selling. But a bigger reason is that fewer buyers are "I would like to extend a bump for folks of means, or life coaches. Come as you the program is secular, on- out looking. Less competition means a greater chance of warm and sincere thank you they can be catastrophic are, training is provided," going support from Asbury actually having an offer accepted. to all who have supported us to individuals and families she said. "If you're curious United Methodist Church, Hot properties will continue to attract multiple offers. during this time of transition living in or at the poverty about whether our program Lynnewood United Meth- But perhaps fewer than in the spring. So buyers, prepare. and crossover," said Gilbert. line. Their lack of family or is right for you (in the role odist Church, and Unitarian Make sure the pre-approval letter from your lender and "We appreciate immensely friend support contributes to of Change Leader or Ally), Universalist Church. your bank statement proving you have the funds to close the mercy and love that has the magnification of issues reach out to us. We will set "I am so proud of our are current. You’ll want to take advantage of the relative been demonstrated through- such as these. We are here up a time for you to visit one graduates! They have done slowdown in activity. out this group and within to help establish connec- of our weekly meetings to much of the heavy lifting the community on a weekly tions and put participants get a better idea of how you to create the life of their 3. Pace is slower. basis. Our souls have gotten in our program on a path to may fit into the picture. dreams," said Peete. "Ev- With more homes to choose from and fewer buyers stronger and our confidence financial health." "'Will this be too much eryone was asked to be vul- looking to purchase them, the pace is likely to slow. In is rising as we prepare to The graduation ceremony of a commitment for me?' nerable and introspective, April, for example, the average Livermore home was on step into the hopeful positiv- marked the completion of The 'circle' of support is key. and to bravely face making the market a mere 11 days. That’s a frantic pace that means ity that awaits us, following the first phase for the par- Providing graduates with serious life changes, which buyers may not have time to give due consideration before the hard groundwork we ticipants, who are known as multiple sources of support is a tall task. Graduation cel- making an offer. have done together." Change Leaders. Next, each rather than partnering on a ebrated their courage. This We can expect to see selling times slow to an average Gilbert, who joined Cir- graduate will be matched one-on-one basis, helps to program has a great track of about three to four weeks over the summer. That’s fast cles after a loss of income with 2-4 community Allies prevent Allies feeling over- record, and the graduates are compared to the rest of the nation, but leisurely by Bay led to homelessness, said to create a circle of support whelmed or burned out. It ready to step up and secure Area standards. the most important lesson during weekly meetings that also enriches the skill sets their place in our collective Remember, though, these are averages. Entry-level she's learned is, "to be open will continue for up to two and points of view graduates victory over poverty." homes are more likely to sell quickly and with multiple to change, willing to change, years while graduates meet are exposed to." To learn more, visit www. offers than higher-priced homes. And the best properties and to embrace change. their goals. In addition to Mayor circlesforchangetrivalley. – those that show well and are priced right for the market I love the people that I'm "Ideally we would like to Marchand, Livermore Chief org. – will almost always go fast, even in the dead of summer. 4. Your Realtor has more time. Successful agents are often juggling four, five, six trans- actions at once in the Spring. By July, business may have INITIATIVE slowed a bit and so he or she will have more time to focus (continued from page one) on your search for the right home. what citizens really want." that primarily front Johnson feet) could not be included the citizens of Pleasanton You’ll also experience easier access to other profession- The City Clerk has com- Drive, near Interstate 680 in the JDEDZ plans. who, during this busy politi- als – appraisers, inspectors, lenders, escrow officers, movers, pleted her count of the sig- and Stoneridge Drive. “We have heard a lot of cal season, took the time to etc. That means a smoother, more efficient transaction once natures and sent the petitions Of the 30 residents who comments from Pleasanton learn about our initiative and you get into contract. to the Registrar of Voters. spoke during an April 12 citizens about Costco in the joined the effort to get their There are 30 days allowed workshop, three-quarters JDEDZ—mostly against the voices heard.” 5. Interest rates remain at historic lows. to verify the signatures. The were opposed to the rezon- Big Box, but also some for The Pleasanton Planning One expected downside to waiting until Summer to initiative will then be sub- ing that would allow Costco it,” said Wheeler. “Now it is Commission has been dis- purchase a home was higher interest rates. But that hasn’t mitted to the City Council or other big-box retailers to up to the City Council to ap- cussing the Johnson Drive materialized. In fact, the Fed announced recently that it plans at either a July or August locate there. The main con- prove putting the measure on Economic Development to keep rates down at least one more quarter. cerns related to traffic and meeting. The council can the ballot and give everyone Zone since 2014. The idea Lower interest rates mean more buying power. The vote to place the initiative pollution. of including a Costco and interest rate you are offered on a mortgage will depend on The Johnson Drive Initia- the opportunity to express on the ballot or vote to adopt their opinions on this im- Costco Gas Station was the price of the home; the size of your down payment; and, it. The council could also tive, sponsored by CFPG, introduced in 2015. Since most importantly, your individual income, debt ratios and calls for a limit of 50,000 portant issue through their request a report from staff of votes. We are confident that then, opposition to the plan credit history. the impacts of the measure square feet on any retail has developed. According to But given that average rates on mortgages today are about store wanting to be a part of this will easily be accom- on the city; then, the council plished in the time frame members of CFPG, the orga- half the historic average of 8 percent, chances are you will would take one of the previ- the JDEDZ. When placed on nization CFPG was formed be able to lock down a killer rate on a long-term mortgage. the November ballot, it will we have until the election.” ous actions. Wheeler added, “We to formalize actions neces- The Johnson Drive Eco- ask citizens to vote “yes” if sary to make this particular 6. Still time to move before school starts. they want to see a limit on want to thank the team mem- nomic Development Zone bers of Citizens for Planned zoning change process more It’s believed that one of the reasons most people choose (JDEDZ) involves a pro- the size of any retailer in responsive to the will of the to purchase a home in the Spring is that they want to get the JDEDZ, or “no” if they Growth who worked so posed change to existing tirelessly to gather the sig- public. their families moved and settled before the kids start back land-use policies and regu- do not. If the “yes” vote pre- For more informa- to school. vails, a large Big Box store natures from Pleasanton lations for 40 acres of and voters. They did a great job tion about the Initiative, But even if you purchase a home in late June or July, (including 20 acres left va- such as Costco (averaging go to www.citizensfor- there’s still likely plenty of time for you to move before the 140,000 to 160,000 square in a short amount of time. cant by Clorox's departure) “And we want to thank plannedgrowth.com school year starts. Just don’t wait too long. Most transac- tions involving mortgages take four to six weeks to close. If you are thinking about buying or selling this Summer, contact your local Realtor today. Hintzke to Run for Re-election Housing starts level off nationally Single-family housing starts were up about 10 percent Pleasanton Unified who have a deep under- endorsed Hintzke. “Jamie school in PUSD, kindergar- year-to-year in May, but the level of new housing starts School Board Trustee Ja- standing of the public edu- Hintzke gets public educa- ten through high school. -- including both single-family and multifamily units -- lev- mie Yee Hintzke will seek cation system, our local tion. She walks the walk Prior to taking office in eled off to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.16 million re-election to the Board in schools and the challenges when it comes to improving 2008, she was PTA President nationwide, according to data from the U.S. Department November. facing them. I believe this education and accountability at Alisal Elementary PTA, of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Hintzke listed her priori- is my greatest strength as a in Pleasanton. There is no Harvest Park PTA and the Department. ties as ensuring that students Trustee,” Hintzke said. “At a one I trust more to guide the Pleasanton PTA Council. The issuing of permits is one of the first stages in building reach their greatest potential time when we are rebuilding Pleasanton Unified School Hintzke served on several new units and an indicator of future construction. by providing learning that from the great recession, the District.” PUSD Committees includ- “Despite May’s relatively flat report, our builders are tell- is innovative, irresistible, community needs a Trustee Hintzke also serves on ing the Excellence Com- ing us that the market is improving and consumers are more creative, relevant and rig- with experience and insti- the City of Pleasanton Eco- mittee, the Budget Advisory ready and willing to make a home purchase,” Ed Brady, orous. Hintzke believes tutional knowledge of the nomic Vitality Committee, Committee, and the Lifetime chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, that a successful school school district’s operations. I has been elected for a second Planning Committee. told Realtor magazine. district requires support have served for the past eight term as a delegate to the Hintzke is employed by The West saw by far the largest gains in housing starts, for the superintendent to years with a strong record California School Board As- Alameda County Health with an increase of 14.4 percent month-over-month. This build and maintain high of involvement including sociation’s (CSBA) delegate Care Services Agency as a compares with a 1.5 percent increase in the South, and de- functioning teams, strong insisting on a new district assembly and in January Community Relations Co- creases of 2.5 percent in the Midwest and 33.3 percent in the communication, deepened audit firm selection process 2016 was appointed by the ordinator, working at what Northeast, primarily due to decreases in multifamily starts. school/parent partnerships, and putting a public audit CSBA President to the Leg- is considered to be one of NAHB’s chief economist, Robert Dietz, blamed the slow- strict budgetary oversight committee in place.” islative Committee. the most innovative youth down primarily on the lack of buildable lots and shortages and continued transparency. Alameda County Board Hintzke attended Pleas- centers in the Country, lo- in labor, rather than a decrease in demand. “The Pleasanton com- of Supervisor, Nate Miley anton public schools and her cated in an unincorporated Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway munity deserves Trustees two children have attended and high poverty area of the HomeServices Drysdale Properties in Livermore. County. June 23, 2016 • The Independent 11

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James Arthur Elola, 20613 the petition and shows good Published June 16, 23, 30, that contractors include their above on 9/26/2006. available at the Pleasanton Sarazen Place, Patterson, cause why the court should 2016. license numbers on all adver- $2000 bonus with sufficient experience Signature of Registrant(s) Farmers Market at W. An- CA 95363 not grant the authority. tising. Check your contractor’s :s/: Bonnie Bartlett, Member STATEMENT OF gela and First Streets. Two Must have clean DL. This business is conducted status at www.cslb.ca.gov This statement was filed with ABANDONMENT locations will showcase cats by an Individual 6.A hearing on the petition or (800)321-CSLB (2752). Call 916-215-9309 to apply. the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS only: Petsmart in Dublin from Unlicensed persons taking The registrant has not yet will be held in this court as on May 12, 2016. Expires NAME 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet begun to transact business follows: May 12, 2021. FILE NO. 504890-2 Extreme in Livermore from using the fictitious business Date: 7/27/2016 The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) has 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, name listed above. TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT: 201 3959. Published June 2, 9, (have) abandoned the use cats are available at Petsmart Signature of Registrant(s) at: of the Fictitious Business 16, 23, 2016. SUPERIOR COURT OF in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, :s/: James Elola Name: (1)Tai-Cal Investment CALIFORNIA and Pet Extreme in Livermore FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with Enterprises (2)New Vision County of Alameda from 12:00 to 4:00. For more NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda Investment Enterprises (3) 2120 Martin Luther King, information, call Terry at FILE NO. 518628 on May 12, 2016. Expires Tai Family Investment En- Jr. Way (925)487-7279 or visit our The following person(s) do- May 12, 2021. terprises, 45389 Rutherford Berkeley, CA 94704 website at www.tvar.org ing business as: Viet Noms, The Independent Legal No. Terrace, Fremont, CA 94539. Probate Division 1100 E. Stanley Blvd, Liver- 3962. Published June 9, 16, The Fictitious Business FERAL CAT FOUNDATION more, CA 94550, is hereby 23, 30, 2016. Name Statement being aban- Cat & kitten adoptions now 7.If you object to the registered by the following doned was filed on 5/12/2015 at the new Livermore Petco NOTICE OF PETITION TO granting of the petition, owner(s): in the County of Alameda. on Saturdays from 10:00AM ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: you should appear at the Huey Chieu Tang, 2439 Se- The full name of Registrant: to 2:30PM. We have many MARLENE K. HAINES, aka hearing and state your villano Cir, Livermore, CA Tai-Cal Real Estate LLC, adorable, tame kittens that MARLENE KATHARINA objections or file written 94550 45389 Rutherford Terrace, have been tested for FIV & HAINES objections with the court This business is conducted Fremont, CA 94539 FELV, altered & vaccinated. Case No. RP16818427 before the hearing. Your ap- by an Individual Signature of Registrant: We also have adult cats & pearance may be in person The registrant has not yet /s/: Khurram Tai / Pres, Man- ranch cats for adoption. begun to transact business 1.To all heirs, or by your attorney. beneficiaries, creditors, ager EMPLOYMENT using the fictitious business This statement was filed with name listed above. contingent creditors, and 8.If you are a creditor or 65) HELP WANTED persons who may otherwise a contingent creditor of the County Clerk of Alameda Signature of Registrant(s) on June 15, 2016. Expires be interested in the will or the decedent, you must Sanitation workers :s/: Huey Chieu Tang June 15, 2021. estate, or both, of: file your claim with the needed immediately This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. MARLENE K. HAINES, aka court and mail a copy to the Day & night shifts the County Clerk of Alameda 3964. Published June 23, 30, MARLENE KATHARINA personal representative ap- $12 Hr on May 24, 2016. Expires July 7, 14, 2016. May 24, 2021. HAINES pointed by the court within Light to medium cleaning in The Independent Legal No. the later of either (1) four FICTITIOUS BUSINESS food warehouse 3960. 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Out campaign on Tuesday, lenge to communities by Any Livermore organiza- August 2, 2016. entering the City of Liver- tions, community groups, or National Night Out, a more in the National Night neighborhoods interested in yearlong community build- Out Awards Competition. participating, should contact ing campaign, is designed So, gather neighbors, plan an Crime Prevention Officer to heighten crime preven- event and get that informa- Nicole Aguon at (925) 371- tion awareness, generate tion to the department on or 4978 or naguon@cityofli- support for participation in before the deadline of July vermore.net local anticrime programs, 15, 2016. In 2015, Police-Commu- and strengthen neighborhood A Kickoff BBQ will be nity Partnerships, citizens, spirit and police-community held at the Barn on July 19, law enforcement agencies, partnerships. This campaign 2016 for the Neighborhood community groups, busi- will send a message to crimi- Block Captains and organiz- nesses, youth organizations nals letting them know that ers of each event. "Put the and local, state and fed- neighborhoods are organized City of Livermore on the eral officials from 15,728 and fighting back. National Night out map and communities from all 50 In the City of Livermore, bring home the award for states, U.S. territories and National Night Out is cel- “Rookie of the Year” and/or military bases worldwide ebrated with a variety of a Category #3 win for cities joined forces to celebrate neighborhood events; such with populations between the “32 Annual National Photos - Doug Jorgensen as block parties, barbeques, 50,000 and 99,999." Night Out.” Nationally, 38.3 The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District's Curriculum Department hosted and ice cream socials. Last Livermore Police Of- million people participated. year 42 neighborhood com- ficers and staff will be vis- National Night Out 2016 is a Summer Fun Festival to provide students and families with ideas on how to stay munities participated. This iting and celebrating with expected to be the largest cool, have fun and stay healthy this summer. Interactive stations provided participants event ever. with a variety of fun experiences including a "Pedal Powered Smoothie" station with a bicycle powered blender, a hula hooping station, and a fresh grilled vegetable station Dublin Residents Invited to with farm-fresh produce provided by Fertile GroundWorks. Sign Up for National Night Out Summer Fun Festival Held A Summer Fun Festival passes for those attending. the stations, and provide Dublin Police Services, Night Out campaign is de- ficials should register their was held June 17 on the City of Dublin officials, and signed to enhance police- parties no later than July Community organizations families with information on Marylin Avenue School play- also provided staff to man community resources. Alameda County Fire Ser- community partnerships and 19, 2016. ground in Livermore. The vices will join residents in strengthen neighborhoods To learn more about the Summer Fun Festival was celebrating City pride during by bringing together those event and how to register, created by the Livermore National Night Out on Tues- who are committed to pre- visit www.dublin.ca.gov/ Valley Joint Unified School day, August 2, 2016. Every serving the quality of life in nno. Visits will take place District (LVJUSD) District first Tuesday in August, Dublin. between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 Advisory Committee (DAC). residents and businesses Dublin Police Services p.m. on August 2. The event, open to all throughout Dublin display invites neighborhoods in For more information LVJUSD families, featured their community spirit by or- Dublin to sign up to be a about Dublin’s participa- healthy summer snack op- ganizing potlucks, ice cream part of the event. Groups that tion in National Night Out, tions, smoothie bikes, veg- socials, or block parties, would like the opportunity to please contact Dublin Police etable grilling, and a hy- while receiving friendly vis- receive National Night Out Services’ Crime Prevention dration station to promote its from police and City of- visits from Dublin Police, Unit at (925) 833-6677 or drinking water as the bever- ficials throughout the night. Fire staff, and/or City of- (925) 833-6686. age of choice. 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“My idea of good company...is the company of clever, well-informed people” says Anne Elliot of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. Austen’s heroine would approve of the com- pany Livermore Shakespeare Festival is keeping this sea- son with playwright Jennifer Le Blanc and veteran actor Lawrence Hecht. Like any good Austen or Shakespearean plot, Hecht and Le Blanc have a history with each other. Le Blanc, known to Livermore Shakespeare Festival audiences as its perennial leading lady, having played Beatrice in Much Ado and Katarina in The Taming of the Shrew, among others, is serving as playwright this season as the company produces her adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. Le Blanc’s original connection to Hecht occurred at the National Theatre Conservatory in Denver, where Le Blanc received her Masters in Fine Arts degree and Hecht served as head of its acting program. After retiring from his 18-year post at the National Theatre Conservatory in Denver, Hecht moved back to the Bay Area. Livermore Shakes cast him as Prospero in the upcoming production Lily Narbonne in Jane Austen's Persuasion, adapted by Jennifer Le Blanc. Costumes by Jonathan Singer. Photo by Gregg Le Blanc, CumulusLight.com (continued on page 6) Free Shakespeare in the Park Presents 'The Winter's Tale'

The San Francisco Santa Rita Road and Black his kingdom into a chain Shakespeare Festival Avenue. of tragedies – culminating presents The Winter’s Tale Luminous and heart- in Shakespeare’s most fa- for its 34th season of Free breaking, tragic and glori- mous stage direction “Exit Shakespeare in the Park. ously funny, The Winter’s pursued by a Bear.” But in Opening night is Sunday, Tale is the crowning the play’s darkest hour, a July 3. achievement of Shake- baby girl survives to grow There is a preview per- speare’s late career, a magi- up in the happy kingdom of formance on Saturday, July cal tale that swoops across Bohemia, ignorant of her 2, 7:30 pm. continents, generations, and noble past. Thanks to the The Winter’s Tale runs genres to its bittersweet and wisdom of his loyal servant Saturdays and Sundays beautiful conclusion. Paulina, Leontes learns at 7:30 pm through July King Leontes of Sicilia that not all losses can be 17. Shows take place at trusts his own paranoid reversed, but redemption Pleasanton’s Amador beliefs against all evidence is possible. Music, dance, Phil Wong as the Clown and Phil Lowery as the Old Shepherd in San Francisco Valley Community Park, to the contrary, plunging Shakespeare Festival's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale. (continued on page 6) (Photo: Jay Yamada) 2 The Independent • June 23, 2016

George Cole

Oakland Jazz Choir Library's Jazz in July Features Lee Waterman & Jazz Caliente Variety of Performances Jazz in July, an annual Livermore tradition, takes over have appeared with a Who's Who of musical luminar- the Civic Center Library for five programs by top jazz ies including: Tito Puente, Whitney Houston, Eddie artists. All programs are on Sundays at 2pm at the Civic Palmieri, Linda Ronstadt, Michael Bolton, Madonna, Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Avenue. They are Jon Faddis, Tom Scott, and Pete Escovedo. all free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Livermore Band members include Lee Waterman (guitars), Library. No reservations required. Parking and seats are Alex Murzn (sax and flute), Michaelle Goerlitz (percus- limited. sion), Tommy Kesecker (vibraphone), Bill Lanphier This year’s lineup: (bass), and Bill Belasco (drums). All the band members July 3: Dmitri Matheny kicks off Jazz in July are terrific ensemble players and exciting soloists. Celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American musician Dmitri Matheny July 24: Oakland Jazz Choir has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expres- This multicultural, multi-talented group of people sive improvisers of his generation” (International Review has been singing and bringing innovative and unique of Music). vocal jazz to the Bay Area since 1992. Oakland born First introduced to jazz audiences in the 1990s as the and bred, they are one of just a few community jazz protégé of Art Farmer, Matheny has matured into “one of choirs in the nation singing cool original and standard the jazz world's most talented horn players” (San Fran- jazz material in a distinctive choral jazz setting. All cisco Chronicle). volunteer their time, energy and skill to produce some This season Matheny celebrates the international of the sweetest harmonies around. Choir membership Dmitri Matheny release of JAZZ NOIR—his eleventh album as leader—a includes 16 singers, as diverse in age, religion, and race fresh spin on crime jazz, film noir and timeless classics. as their hometown.

July 10: Duo Gadjo: Jazz with a French Twist July 31: Cole Sings Cole Isabelle Fontaine was born in France. Jeff Magidson The sound and style of the original Nat King Cole was born in San Francisco. Together they are known Trio recreated. Cole Sings Cole is a vibrant and engag- as Duo Gadjo. Their music celebrates the union of two ing show performed by the George Cole Trio with cultures, largely inspired by the sounds of the 20s and George Cole on guitar and vocals, Larry Dunlap on 30s, when jazz was the thing and Paris was the place to piano, and Jim Kerwin on the upright bass. be. They accompany themselves on guitars, revisiting the All songs have a heaping helping of impeccably American songbook Gypsy style. They also pay tribute executed guitar, piano, and bass. The show highlights to the music of New Orleans. They perform as a duo, trio some of Nat’s big hits of the forties, fifties, sixties, and (add upright bass), or a quartet (add violin, or accordion). Great American Songbook compositions. Jeff and Isabelle are members of the band, The Hot Club of San Francisco. The Friends of the Livermore Library have under- written the Jazz in July series. For additional events, July 17: Lee Waterman & Jazz Caliente check the library’s website at www.livermorelibrary.net. Jazz Caliente is an all-star ensemble whose members Duo Gadjo June 23, 2016 • The Independent 3 George Winston Brings His Unique Piano Style to the Firehouse Grammy Award winner Pleasanton with an evening His three self-described Longhair, Dr. John, and Jon hal, Philip Aaberg, Henry jazz, Blues and Rock (es- George Winston comes to of solo piano on Saturday, main styles are currently: Cleary. He is also in the Butler, James Booker, Jon pecially the Doors), George the Firehouse Arts Center in July 23, at 8:00 p.m. melodic folk piano, New process of working on inter- Cleary… and others. began playing organ, then Orleans R&B piano, and preting pieces on solo piano Having grown up mainly switched to the acoustic stride piano. by his favorite composers, in Montana, George Win- piano after hearing record- The concert is currently including Vince Guaraldi, ston also spent his later for- ings from the 1920s and sold out. More information Professor Longhair, and the mative years in Mississippi the 1930s by the legend- online at www.firehouse- Doors, as well as Dr. John, and Florida. During this ary stride pianists Thomas arts.org, by calling 925- Allen Toussaint, Ralph time, his favorite music was "Fats" Waller and the late 931-4848, and in person at Towner, Sam Cooke, Randy instrumental rock and in- Teddy Wilson. In 1972 he the Box Office, 4444 Rail- Newman, Al Kooper, strumental R&B, including recorded his first solo piano road Avenue, Pleasanton. Jimmy Wisner, Arthur Lee, Floyd Cramer, the Ventures, album, Ballads and Blues, George says he is most Frank Zappa, Rahsaan Booker T & The MG's, for the late guitarist John inspired right now by the Roland Kirk, Wes Mont- Jimmy Smith, and many Fahey's Takoma label. George Winston great New Orleans R&B gomery, John Coltrane, more. Inspired by R&B, pianists Henry Butler, Cal Tjader, John Hartford, James Booker, Professor Oliver Schroer, Taj Ma- Well Strung Performs Fusion of Classical Music and Pop Songs at the Bankhead

Described as a “genius mash-up” of classical string Nite Catechism: Sister’s Summer School.” LVPAC Presents’ quartet and boy band vocal group, New York-based Well Tenth Season will open the second weekend of September Strung will appear at the Bankhead Theater on Friday, with comedian Kathleen Madigan on Friday evening, fol- July 8, 2016 to kick off the annual LVPAC Presents Sum- lowed by folk legend Judy Collins, who will headline the mer Series. With resumes in instrumental performance and “Brilliance at the Bankhead” Gala on September 10th. musical theater, the four members of Well Strung effort- The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street in A Night at the Return to lessly straddle the musical world between classical music downtown Livermore. Tickets may be purchased at the box Movies Neverland and current pop. They will appear at the Bankhead for one office, online at www.bankheadtheater.org, by calling 373- Livermore SchooL of Livermore SchooL of evening only on July 8th at 8:00 p.m. 6800. or via the LVPAC mobile app. Dance - baLLet DiviSion In the spring of 2012, Well Strung made its debut at Dance - Jazz DiviSion Joe’s Pub in New York City. That summer, they developed jun 24-25 jun 25-26 a dedicated and loyal fan base in Provincetown, Mas- sachusetts, and have since found a following across the Group to perform country. The all-male group was conceived by producer at the Bankead. Mark Cortale and Chris Marchant, who plays second violin. Marchant is joined by violinist Edmund Bagnell, Trevor Wadleigh on viola and Daniel Shevlin on cello. The four classically-trained musicians put their own spin on a wide range of music with clever arrangements that move seamlessly from Mozart, Bach and Dvorak, to Pink, The New Christy Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson. When their self-titled Well Strung debut album was released in 2013, The New York Daily a briLLiant fuSion of Minstrels News called them “the hottest things with a bow since cLaSSicaL anD PoP LegenDS in american Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games.” Fri juL 8 8pm foLk muSic Well Strung aims to make classical music more ac- Wed juL 27 7:30pm cessible, presenting audiences with music they may or may not be familiar with in a new way. Well Strung’s second album, POPssical, debuted at number eight on Billboard’s Classical Crossover Chart last year. The group has appeared twice on The Today Show, on Watch What Happens Live, and performed in concert with such artists as Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald and Neil Patrick Harris. The LVPAC Presents Summer Series continues with the return of Bankhead audience favorite, The New Chris- John Waite Juice Newton ty Minstrels on July 27th, followed by a group of pop rock the wooDen heart tour country-PoP’S “queen of heartS” stars starting with John Waite on his Wooden Heart acous- Fri juL 29 8pm tic tour July 29th, Juice Newton on August 5th, and David Fri Aug 5 8pm Cassidy on August 12th. Other shows in the series include the return of The Official Blues Brothers Revue, jazz key- 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org boardist Keiko Matsui, and the solo comedy show “Late 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • June 23, 2016 Tickets Available for Pleasanton's Annual Summer Wine Stroll

Over 30 downtown locations will become tasting rooms on Saturday, July 16th from 5-8 p.m. for Pleas- anton’s Annual Summer Wine Stroll. Sample wine and tasty bites while musicians entertain on Main Street. Each guest will receive a commemorative wine glass, event map and tastings at 34 locations. Presale tickets are available now for $35 online at PleasantonDown- town.net and also at The Rose Hotel located at 807 Main Street and at Studio Seven Arts at 400 Main Street. Friday, July 8, ticket prices will increase to $40 through Friday, July 15. If not sold out, remaining tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the event begin- ning at 4:30 p.m. for $45 (cash only) at the event starting location – the Firehouse Arts Center at 4444 Railroad Avenue. Tickets must be redeemed on July 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center. Ehrenberg wines were offered at a recent wine stroll. A variety of wine will be offered by BoaVentura The Mead Kitchen, Roudon-Smith Winery, Terra Sávia de Caires Winery, Boisset Wine Living, Concannon and Wente Vineyards. Vineyard, Crooked Vine & Stony Ridge Winery, Ehren- A limited number of designated driver tickets the berg Cellars, Elliston Vineyards, Fenestra Winery, Garré night of the event for $10 cash. Event is rain or shine, no Vineyard and Winery, Leisure Street Winery, McKahn refunds. The PDA is not responsible for lost, misplaced or Family Cellars, Mitchell Katz Winery, Murrieta’s Well, Nancy Cassidy stolen tickets. Children's Musician to Perform The Livermore Public Library will host a performance Music in the Orchard Summer Concert by children’s musician Nancy Cassidy on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 6:00pm at the Springtown Library, located at Series to Benefit Pedrozzi Foundation 998 Bluebell Dr.. Stop by to hear children's folk and Nancy's original On the last Thursdays of June, July, August and Sep- ing free workshops on paying for college and applying songs that encourage families to sing and laugh together. tember the Fourth Annual Music in the Orchard Summer for financial aid are a few ways the Foundation is helping This free performance, sponsored by the Friends of Benefit Concert Series will be held at the Purple Orchid students reach their potential. The Foundation recently the Library, will be held outside, with the audience to be Wine Country Resort and Spa. Bring a blanket or lawn awarded $437,000 in scholarships to 114 local students. seated on tarps. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early chair and relax under the olive trees of Livermore's finest Learn more at PedrozziFoundation.org. for best parking and viewing opportunities and to bring resort at 4549 Cross Road to enjoy talented musicians Tickets are $14 in advance or $20 at the door. Purchase appropriate sun gear. This performance is geared toward while supporting local students. tickets online at PurpleOrchid.com. Advanced tickets also children ages 4 and older. The Pedrozzi Foundation is once again a beneficiary of available at Nottingham Cellars, 2245 C So Vasco Rd and The Livermore Public Library’s Summer Reading the outdoor concert series presented by the Purple Orchid, Altamont Beer Works, 2402 Research Rd, Livermore. Program is a free program featuring special events and Nottingham Cellars, Altamont Beer Works, and Sauced prizes for all ages. Scheduled events throughout the sum- BBQ. The Foundation was established by Livermore mer include storytimes, crafts, concerts, puppetry, and a businessman Mario Pedrozzi, so it is appropriate for local wildlife presentation. businesses to join together to support local students. First of Downtown Story Times For further information, pick up a 2016 Summer Read- This year’s line-up includes: Meredith and The ing Program calendar of events at any of the library’s Mercenaries on June 30, Michael Beck Band on July 28, three locations, check online at www.livermorelibrary.net, This Friday at the Flagpole Crawdad Republic on August 25, and Toree McGee on or call 925-373-5504. The Livermore Public Library will offer two free September 29. All concerts are from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Wine by Nottingham Cellars, beer by Altamont Beer open-air storytime sessions in downtown Livermore this Celebrate Baseball Season Works and food by Sauced BBQ will be available for summer. Drop by for action-packed stories, songs, and purchase. A portion of proceeds from ticket, beverage and science. All ages welcome. Library storytimes are free of Celebrate baseball season at the Livermore Public charge. Library. The Rincon Branch Library will show a fun base- food sales will support the work of the Pedrozzi Founda- tion. No outside food or beverage allowed. Family Storytime at the Flagpole will take place on ball related film on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 1:00pm at the Friday, June 24, 2016 at 6pm on the grass at First St. and The concert proceeds help expand the Foundation’s Rincon Branch Library, 725 Rincon Ave. S. Livermore Ave. This film is rated PG. There is no charge to the public impact. In addition to awarding scholarships to Livermore A second session will be held Family Storytime at the to view and enjoy free popcorn during the movie. students, the Foundation works to help create a career Flagpole – Friday, July 15, 2016 at 6pm on the grass at Licensing restricts the library from including movie and college bound culture among all Livermore students First St. and S. Livermore Ave. titles in outside advertising. and families – especially those in underrepresented and For further information, call 925-373-5504, or visit the See the library website at www.livermorelibrary.net or underserved communities. Partnering with the school library’s website www.livermorelibrary.net. call 925-373-5540 for details. district to fund PSAT testing for all sophomores and host- June 23, 2016 • The Independent 5 Students Use Creativity To Decorate Bus Shelter By Carol Graham Planning and Communica- approval from the City of The dedication ceremo- tions Christy Wegener. "It Livermore Commission for ny did more than celebrate also deters vandalism." the Arts, the shelter's plexi- art; it showcased the ability Around 30 people glass panels were delivered of a group of teens and a attended the dedication to the school to be painted city to work together to ceremony, which was on campus. beautify public space. officiated by Mayor John "We painted like mad On the afternoon of Marchand and Livermore for about 30 days," said June 2, "Wheels - Ticket to Amador Valley Transit Thournir. "This is not a Paradise" was unveiled on Authority Board Member class, but a lunch-time art the bus shelter located on S. Laureen Turner. Each of the club. Toward the end, it was Vasco Road near Mesquite young artists was awarded a an extended after-school- Way. The artwork was cre- certificate. everyone-who-can-possi- ated by ten Granada High "It's really awesome," bly-help kind of crunch. I School art club students said junior Oluwakemi guess we thrive on the rush who designed and painted Awosanya. "It's like I did of making the deadline." the shelter panels during something that would leave The hard work paid off. Ehrenberg wines were offered at a recent wine stroll. lunch periods and after my mark on this town and During the ceremony, pass- school under the guidance honestly, that is the best ing cars honked their horns Photo - Doug Jorgensen of art teacher and club advi- feeling to have." in acknowledgement and Students look at work they created. sor Laura Thournir. The process began last appreciation. "It's amazing knowing fall when the teens started "The whole mural is to their art. I know they team," said junior Bailey and orphaned youth around that something I helped planning and sketching the beautiful and, with its mag- will continue to be creative Ye. the world. create is out in the public design. nificent colors, stands out after their high school years "Blending acrylic is a bit "Art gives students a view," said freshman Cait- "We chose a scene of from the drab sidewalk," because of these artistic and of a pain," noted Carmona, sense of community," said lin McCool. "Driving by pyramids and a galaxy to said junior Mary Carmona. bonding opportunities." "but with hard work and Thournir. "It develops and seeing it brings a whole get the feeling of another "Driving by and seeing my Group projects help dedication it can smooth teamwork and leadership new feeling of accomplish- world, and incorporated the art is fantastic. It's also students gain valuable ex- out into one big, beautiful, skills, and provides an op- ment." Wheels bus flying in the air so cool to say, 'Hey, I did perience both as artists and blended masterpiece." portunity for teens to share The project was funded like the Magic School Bus," that.'" collaborators. In addition to the bus their artistic talents." by Wheels at a cost of said freshman Jodi Bryant. "These young artists are "Through this project, I shelter project, Granada's McCool added, "The around $300, according to "When I drive by and see amazing," said Commission gained experience sharing art club members regu- Wheels project helped teach Thournir. all of our hard work and for the Arts member Sally ideas, improving my paint- larly join with the Memory me that even though I'm "Artwork in pub- determination painted on Dunlop. "They've done ing skills, and learning how Project to create keepsake a student, my art can still lic spaces enhances the the bus shelter, I feel proud beautiful artwork on all to cooperate more with my portraits for disadvantaged have an impact." beauty of our community’s of our school and of our ten of the bus shelters they streetscape and makes wait- beautiful community." have painted. They're all ing for the bus enjoyable," After the design earned enthusiastic and dedicated Competition for Young Musicians Announced said Wheels' Director of The schedule for the Livermore-Amador Symphony Association's 44th Competition for Young Musicians has been announced. The application deadline is Sunday, September 18, 2016. (Applications will be accepted Comedy Uncorked Session Set starting on September 9.) The competition is open to instrumentalists and vocalists whoreside or attend school in Kabir Singh, Jill Mara- including the Hollywood International Comedy Com- gos, and Anthony Medina Improv, Hollywood Laugh petition, has appeared on Livermore, Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin,or San Ramon. will be featured at the June Factory, Long Beach Laugh Laughs, Comedy Time for Students are eligible through grade 12. If not enrolled in highschool, the maximum age 25 performance at Comedy Factory, SF Punchline, The Ice House in Pasadena, is 17. All instruments will be considered. Uncorked. SF Cobbs, and selling out and West Coast Comedy & The purpose is to select two young musicians who will performas soloists with the The event will be held many other clubs all over she performs all over the symphony on February 18, 2017. Each winner/soloist will be awarded $500. at Retzlaff Vineyards, 1356 America. country. Applications must be accompanied by an $8.00 application feeand a recording for So. Livermore Ave., Liver- Jill Maragos developed Anthony Medina, a preliminary screening. Additional information maybe obtained from www.livermoreama- more. Grounds open at 6 her sense of humor and South Central Los Angeles dorsymphony.org or by contactingthe competition chairperson at (925) 447-1947. p.m. with the show getting knack for story-telling as a native, has been perform- underway at 7:30 p.m. survival tactic for growing ing comedy since Obama Tickets are $30 in up with a crazy family in has been president. As CEO 'Minions' First Film at Picnic Flix in Dublin advance, $35 at the door. Buffalo, NY. With degrees of True Hustle Entertain- Proceeds benefit Open in Broadcast Journalism ment, he produces over 300 The City of Dublin's free outdoor summer movie series, "Picnic Flix," begins on Friday, Heart Kitchen. & Mechanical Engineer- shows a year, throughout June 24. Showing will be "Minions" (PG). Food, beverages, and snacks will be available Kabir "Kabeezy" Singh ing, she made the natural the Bay Area. for purchase beginning at 7:00 p.m. The movie will begin at dusk. Bring low-back chairs is described as one of the progression into Stand-Up For tickets and informa- and/or blankets for sitting, and dress warmly. No pets are permitted. fastest rising Stand-Up Comedy. tion about uncoming Com- Picnic Flix take place in Emerald Glen Park. There is no admission charge. Comedians in the US, head- She was a semi-finalist edy Uncorked events, go to Other movies in the series include: "The Goonies" (PG) - Friday, July 22; "Frozen, lining some of the most in the 36th Annual Seattle www.comedyuncorked.com Sing-Along Edition" (PG) - Friday, August 19. famous clubs in California 6 The Independent • June 23, 2016

THE WINTER'S TALE (continued from front page) and a trio of delightful ists Damien Seperi, Lizzie clowns all make this Calogero, Rosie Hallett, romance a treat for the Davern Wright, Phil Wong, whole family. and Maya Drooker. The Artistic Director Re- design team includes Jay becca J. Ennals returns to Lasnik (Scenic Designer), direct this late romance Eva Herndon (Costume from Shakespeare’s Designer), Ryan Lee Short canon. She continues her Sound Designer), and commitment to casting Miyaka Cochrane (Puppet at least 50% women and Master). 50% actors of color, as Audiences can further well as her accessible their enjoyment of this text-based, historically- production by attending informed approach. a 15-minute Green Show, The cast includes SF Shakesbear’s Picnic, at Shakes Resident Artists 7:00 pm, 30 minutes before Stephen Muterspaugh, the 7:30 pm performance. Carla Pantoja, Maryssa Shakesbear’s Picnic, writ- Wanlass, David Everett ten by Rebecca J. Ennals, Moore, Phil Lowery, provides context and Sarah Shoshana David, historical background for and Anne Yumi Kobori, the play in a fun, family- with additional guest art- friendly format. Davern Wright as Florizel and Rosie Hallett as Perdita in San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale. (Photo: Jay Yamada) LIVERMORE SHAKES (continued from front page) of The Tempest at Wente “I can’t wait to see Larry director Mary Ann Rodgers, Vineyards Estate Winery & as Prospero this summer. the Peninsula and Stock- Tasting Room. His classes at the National ton. “It’s heartening that Hecht has a long his- Theatre Conservatory in so many artists are willing tory with the Bay Area Denver are still some of to come out to Livermore theater scene as he spent my favorite that I’ve ever to perform with us. It’s a over 20 years at American taken. And as an actor, testament to the welcoming Conservatory Theatre with Larry is brilliant, his King community Livermore of- countless memorable per- Lear at Shakespeare Santa fers,” added Artistic Direc- formances. Hecht has taken Cruz broke my heart.” tor Lisa Tromovitch. on many of Shakespeare’s Hecht is equally fond Livermore Shakespeare best characters on some of of Le Blanc as he states, Festival will produce Jane our country’s great stages, “Jennifer Le Blanc’s artistic Austen’s Persuasion, adapt- including the title role in reputation grows by leaps ed by Jennifer Le Blanc and King Lear at Shakespeare and bounds. I love her... I directed by Mary Ann Rod- Santa Cruz, Claudius in expect we'll all be working gers from July 7th – July Hamlet at Oregon Shake- for her someday soon, when 24th, 2016 and William speare Festival, and Puck she's running the world.” Shakespeare’s The Tempest, in Colorado Shakespeare Livermore Shakespeare directed by Lisa A. Tro- Festival’s A Midsum- Festival artists are begin- movitch from July 21st to mer Night’s Dream. He is ning rehearsals in Liver- August 7th, 2016 at Wente also known to fans of the more. Other members Vineyards Estate Winery Scream horror film fran- of this “good company” and Tasting Room on Tesla Larry Hecht and Lucy Littlewood in The Tempest. Costumes by Jonathan Singer. chise as “Neal Prescott” in include MFA candidates Road in Livermore. For Photo by Gregg Le Blanc, CumulusLight.com both Scream and Scream 3. from the renowned program more information visit Le Blanc, who intro- at A.C.T. and artists from LivermoreShakes.org or duced Hecht to LSF, shared, the North Bay, including call (925) 443-BARD. June 23, 2016 • The Independent 7

by Sarah Bobson

The Trans-Siberian: Part 2

June 2016 columnI flew from Moscow to Irkutsk, our luggage, and then left our compartment, sliding the seemed endless. The flat tundra, rich in untapped oil, situated on Lake Baikal, the largest freshwater lake, door shut behind him. That was that, my Agatha Christie stretched on forever. Thank goodness for the periodic volume-wise, in the world. From there, I rode an over- moment, all too brief, now dead on arrival. We heard the stops the train made, where passengers dashed off to night sleeper to Khabarovsk. It proved to be the longest door to the next compartment slide open, and then shut. buy potatoes and apples the size of cherries from little “overnight” of my life. The familiar metallic roll repeated itself down the length old ladies wearing babushkas (headscarves), sitting at The fair young woman sharing my car was a mission- of the car, each time becoming more and more faint. card tables they had set up along the tracks just mo- ary on her way to China. She spoke English well, and Then the wheels began to turn, laboring in their initial ments before the train arrived. To break the long stream we chatted into the night. As the train chugged ahead revolutions. When we were once again whizzing along, of monotony, passengers either slept, played cards, or in the dark, the repetitive cranking of the train’s wheels I felt safe enough to ask the young woman, “What was talked (I was at a disadvantage because I knew only a over the tracks and her interesting stories rolling along that all about?” few Russian words). Or they ate. But I noticed that no one after the other lulled me into a quiescent state until “I think the guards were looking for Bibles,” she said. one went to the dining car, or even bothered to look somewhere after the second hour the train screeched to A missionary with Bibles. It made sense. I remem- for it. Instead, they ate in their compartments. I soon an abrupt halt, jolting us from our berths. We quickly bered how she had searched her suitcase moments discovered why. scrambled to the window and peered into the dark, but before the train official had entered our compartment. My first night on board, I dressed for dinner and we could see nothing. We opened the door to our com- “But the guards didn’t find any in your suitcase,” I traipsed happily in search of linen tablecloths and silver partment. Nothing there as well. We had no choice but said. place settings. Although I didn’t actually expect to find to wait. “Oh, I got rid of them earlier.” the likes of the Count and Countess Andrenyi, or Prin- The minutes at this dead stall dragged on. A half hour “Earlier?” I asked, perplexed. cess Dragomiroff, or the impeccably groomed, musta- passed. Then an hour. My compartment companion and Immediately grasping my lack of comprehension, she chioed Inspector Hercule Poirot engaged in tete-a-tetes I speculated about what could be the holdup. Then we filled in the details. At some point in our journey, appar- while sipping French wine from crystal goblets, the heard male voices down the corridor. Train officials? ently she had tossed the Bibles out the window, letting romance of that scene still danced in my head. I walked “I hope they don’t come in here,” the young woman them flutter and land where they might in the cold, dark up and down the length of the train until someone told said, just like that, squirming in her upper berth. tundra. me I wouldn’t find the dining car, but that didn’t make Instead of becoming alarmed at her remark, my heart “Why would you do a thing like that?” I asked. “This sense to me. A train had to have a dining car. The next began to flutter like a hummingbird sighting new nectar. is a communist country. The government is anti-reli- day, with hungry fervor, I set off on my expedition to Could this be my Agatha Christie-travel adventure mo- gion.” find the dining car. At least I would have a good hearty ment? The scenarios began flitting through my mind. “But the people are hungry for spiritual guidance,” lunch. No dining car in sight. At dinner, driven by The officials were looking for a killer, or killers, much she said. weakness and extreme hunger pangs, I went in search like in Murder on the Orient Express. My temporary “You could have gotten us both thrown in jail for that once again, but this time I saw a car detaching itself traveling companion was a spy. Better yet, a counter- subversive act.” from the end of the train. To this day, I have no way of spy, or a CIA agent cloaked in a clever religious guise. “Oh, they wouldn’t have done anything to us,” she knowing whether that was, indeed, the phantom dining The young missionary climbed down from her berth, said, confident in her missionary zeal. car. When the train stopped the next day in the middle walked over to her suitcase stored under the lower berth I should have been grateful for her contribution to of nowhere, I dashed off to buy whatever I could from opposite us, opened it, quickly shut it, and shoved it my mini-adventure the one I had longed for, but reality the little old ladies in the babushkas. back in place. She turned around, sat down next to me set in and I realized that my Agatha Christie moment For three days, the aroma of cold potatoes and raw and said, “If the officials come in here, and they prob- could have ended up stretching into years of an extended onions hung heavy in the compartments of the cogno- ably will, pretend you don’t know anything.” stay as a guest of the Soviet government in one of their scenti, along with wet underclothes washed in the tiny “I DON’T know anything,” I said flippantly, the aura gulags. I had read books by the famed anti-Soviet writer train car bathroom and hung to dry on ropes stretched of excitement and drama intensifying until the worm Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. In The Gulag Archipelago, he across upper berths. I was traveling in a tenement on of an idea began inching its way into the scenarios: If wrote about his years imprisoned in a Siberian labor wheels, not on the luxurious Orient Express of my this woman is involved in some Cold War espionage, is camp. Three of his novels, written in the 1960s, One imagination. The one charming touch: The official in it possible that I, an innocent bystander, someone who Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, The First Circle, and charge of each car brewed chai in a real samovar and just happens to be in this compartment with her, a total Cancer Ward, also dealt with the harsh gulag conditions. delivered a steaming cup to each passenger several stranger really, is it possible that I could be implicated? In 1970, he went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. times a day. The corridor voices grew louder. And nearer. The In the morning, we arrived in Khabarovsk. I happily As for my long-awaited Trans-Siberian Express door to our compartment clanged open and a uniformed said goodbye to my compartment companion and board- adventure? I figure I had it on the overnighter, where, train official entered, while a soldier holding a machine ed the Trans-Siberian, where I found myself assigned to like in Murder on the Orient Express, our train and gun stood behind him. Neither had bothered to knock. a compartment with three young men, two Russians and its passengers were stalled for hours while a mystery “May I see your passports,” the train official said. one German soldier, all extremely handsome unfolded. True, we didn’t have the elegance or the aris- We handed them over. The three-day trek across the final third of Siberia, to tocrats, but we also didn’t have the bludgeoned body or He asked us rudimentary questions about where we Nakhodka, the civilian port of embarkation at that time, the blood. were going and why, returned our passports, searched 8 The Independent • June 23, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

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Beginner to early Ports alongside other California and For more information, contact curt@ and pianist George Winston comes pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third during regular business hours or by intermediate level. Half-hour private Portuguese Ports. Light appetizers laspositasvineyards.com to the Firehouse Arts Center Theater. St., Livermore. The gallery has been appointment with Cher Wollard, 925- classes or small group classes offered. will be served. $35 per person.Contact Album Preview Party, 11 a.m. July 2, More information available at www. open since 1974 and is run as a co-op 784-4679 or [email protected]. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 Cedar Mountain Winery Tasting Room Wente Vineyards Estate Winery. Hear firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. Art Under the Oaks, July 16 and 17, or email [email protected] at (925) 373-6636. Non-refundable the newest live music from Wolf at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad 11:30-4 p.m. For information call Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore. for further info. advance paid reservations required. Hamlin & The Front Porch Drifters Avenue, Pleasanton. 449-9927. Sponsored by Alden Lane Nursery and PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now 10843 Reuss Road, Livermore. and Crawdad Republic. Doors open at The New Christy Minstrels, July 27, Members of the Pleasanton Art League the Livermore Art Association, art, meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd Nottingham Cellars, Live music 11am. Wines by the glass and bottle Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Public Art Circuit are currently demonstrations, entertainment, etc. No Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The Thursdays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., wine and food from The Wood Fire Kitchen Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org exhibiting art at six businesses in the admission charge. Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join by the glass and bottle, 5 to 8 p.m. available for purchase. No outside or 373-6800. Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing Asian American Women Artists As- us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- Schedule: 6/23, Eric Eckstein; 6/30, beverages or food permitted. 5565 John Waite, The Wooden Heart Tour, 8 locations are: Bank of America at 337 sociation, art exhibition, July 28-Sept. cally relay our thoughts, emotions and Tom Duarte. Saturday music on the Tesla Road, Livermore Valley. www. p.m. July 29. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton 3, Harrington Gallery, Firehouse Arts experiences through poetry. Become a patio 1 to 4 p.m. 6/25, Chris LeBel. wentevineyards.com First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasan- member & share your work - Contact June 30 6-9pm Music in the Orchard Summer Wine Stroll, Downtown theater.org or 373-6800. Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & ton. Reception, July 28, 7 to 9 p.m. [email protected] for more at the Purple Orchid Resort and Spa Pleasanton, July 16, 5 to 8 p.m. Hosted Joni Morris Presents: A Tribute to the Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, www.firehousearts.org. info on Theme Challenges, Member- returns for its 4th season benefitting by Pleasanton Downtown Association, Music Of Patsy Cline, 2 p.m. July 31. Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main ship & Opportunities. The Pedrozzi Scholarship Founda- information at www.pleasantondown- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at MEETINGS/CLASSES Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last tion. Meredith and the Mercenaries town.net Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at return as the series opener. Food Taste Our Terroir, Livermore Valley org. The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal a monthly function at the Bothwell Galina’s Music Studio located at 1756 will be available from Sauced, wine Winegrowers Association, July 21-24. Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th First St., Livermore. Confirm participa- from Nottingham Cellars and beer July 21, annual food and wine pairing, ON THE STAGE becoming a member of the Pleasanton Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at tion by calling (925) 960-1194 or via from Altamont Beerworks. Tickets Friday through Sunday wineries across Charley's Aunt '66, Douglas Morrisson Art League or for information regard- the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth the website at www.GalinasMusicStu- $14 presale online www.purpleorchid. the region host ten food and wine Theatre presents Staged Reading of ing the Public Art Circuit, call John St., Livermore. Artists bring finished dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Bring com $20 at the door. Tickets may events including cooking classes, wine Charley's Aunt '66 by Scott Munson, Trimingham at (510) 877-8154. or unfinished work to show and if some music to share with the group. also be pre-purchased at Nottingham seminars, vineyard tours and more. after Brandon Thomas. The fourth The Romance of the California Ranch, desired, receive a critique from the Ukuleles are available for purchase. Cellars. Outside Beer, Wine and Food Thursday night tickets VIP $125, $85 Bare Bones series in the 2015-2016 a photographic exhibit by Susan Ger- group. Refreshments are brought by Small $10 fee to cover meeting costs. Prohibited. ($95 after July 14th); weekend event Season: edgier pieces by contempo- ber. Cuda Ridge Wines, through June some of the artists, and a donation of The Young Artists’ Studio has openings Grill & Chill, Summer BBQ & Music tickets $35-$125. rary writers. June 27, 2016; 8 p.m. 30. 2400 Arroyo Road in Livermore. $5.00 is desired although not manda- in its 2016 Summer Session. Artist Events, Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Regular winery hours are 12-4:30 Fri.- tory. Contact for this event is D’Anne Peggy Frank welcomes interested Works; 6 to 9 p.m., bring own food to MUSIC/CONCERTS Third St., Hayward. $10 open seating. Sun.; open by appointment by calling Miller at [email protected], or students ages 7 and older to sign up grill. Wine by the glass/bottle and non Concerts In The Park, June 3 to August : (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org 510-304-0914. Linda Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreper- for a week or more of small group alcoholic beverages, salami, cheese, 26, 7 p.m. Lions Wayside Park, corner San Francisco Shakespeare Festival Feeling Good: Art of Local Artists, formingarts.org instruction in art. Projects include all and crackers will be available for of First and Neal Streets, downtown presents The Winter’s Tale for its 34th juried fine art exhibit showcases works ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and kinds of drawing, painting, printmaking purchase. Call for more information at Pleasanton. No admission charge. season of Free Shakespeare in the by members of Pleasanton Art League share work with Professional Artists and sculpture. High school students (925) 373-6636. Fee is $5 per/person. Pleasanton Downtown Association. Park. Performances in Pleasanton are and Livermore Art Association, May 4 in sketching, painting, exhibiting and working on advanced portfolios are (cash collected when parking). All fees www.pleasantondowntown.net July 2-17 on Saturdays and Sundays at to June 27, noon to 6 p.m. the visitors marketing your work. ACC members welcome, as are adults and families, if go to the band. No outside alcohol on Evenings on the Green, series of free 7:30 p.m. at Amador Valley Park. Ad- area of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 currently working on exhibiting theme space allows. Peggy has been working the premises. July 16: Bigfoot & The performances Tuesday evenings mission is free. For more information, First St., Livermore. No admission works, under the Inspiration of "The with young artists in the Livermore Val- Moon Bandits. August 20: band TBD; through August 16 on the Shea Homes call the San Francisco Shakespeare charge. Art and wine reception Sun., Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen ley since 1980. For information about Sept. 3: Chris Ahlman; Sept. 17: band Stage outside the Bankhead Theater, Festival at (415) 558-0888 or visit June 5, 1 to 4 p.m. Pathways." Meets and Critiques Friday the summer art program or weekly TBD. 10843 Reuss Road, Livermore. 2400 First Street, Livermore. www.sfshakes.org Backyard Beauty, New multi-platform mornings in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCan- school year lessons contact her at www.cedarmountainwinery.com Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- 2016 Livermore Shakespeare Festival, invitational exhibit opens at the [email protected] (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ Last Friday Sip by Sunset, Rodrigue Mo- urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Harrington Gallery June 15, on display Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday comcast.net. lyneaux Winery invites neighbors and South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Jane Austen’s Persuasion, adapted by through July 13. With the inspiration of 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Club members to Last Friday Sip By Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Jennifer Le Blanc. July 7 – August 7, plant life, insects and other backyard their own materials and easels. Open WINE & SPIRITS Sunsets. On Friday, June 24 from 5 to regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- 2016 Preview of Persuasion on July 7, commonalities, the 7 artists in this to all artists. Professional artist models Valley Humane Society’s 2016 Yappy 8 PM, come enjoy a glass or bottle of rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Persuasion Opening Night Performance installation have included pieces in (nude). No instructor. Students under Hour, local venues compete to see wine. Try especially summer-friendly the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month on July 8th. Persuasion performances glass sculpture, oils, acrylic, watercol- 18 need written parental permission to who can raise the most money to help wines, including our 2013 Pinot Grigio, from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, are July 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 23, and ors, graphite, and metalwork. Regular attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell homeless dogs and cats. June 23, 11 2012 Nebbiolo and 2011 Sangiovese. small cover. 24 with a Family Night performance on gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. a.m. to 11 p.m., McKays Taphouse and Last Friday Sip by Sunset start Friday Curtain Up- The Golden Follies Revue. Thursday, July 7th. The Benefit Gala, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday Coffee, tea and refreshments are Beer Garden, 252 Main St., Pleasan- June 24, 5 to 8 PM. If you can’t come 2 big shows: Saturday and Sunday, Auction and Performance of Persua- 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington available. Call or e-mail Barbara ton. http://valleyhumane.org by in June mark calendars for Friday, June 25 and 26, both shows 2:00 sion Saturday, July 16th at 5:00 PM Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center Stanton for more info about the work- Fourth Friday Night Wine and Free July 29 and Friday, August 26. Rodrigue p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center in with the performance at 8PM. Preview in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. shop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ Concert with music by a Charles R Molyneaux Estate Winery and Vineyard, Pleasanton. Reserved seating tickets of The Tempest uly 21st, with perfor- Suggested $5 donation. earthlink.net. favorite, Greg Lamboy. Kick off your 3053 Marina Ave., Livermore. www. $15, $20, $25. The sparkling Las mances on July 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, Au- “Spectrum” at the Blackhawk Gallery, Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- shoes and relax while listening to rmwinery.com Vegas-style revue features seasoned gust 4, 5, 6, and 7 with a Family Night May 6-July 10 2016. Open to the ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 Greg’s acoustic rock and sip on a nice Charles R Vineyards, "4th Friday" Free performers ages 60-91 from all over performance on Thursday, July 21st. public. 3416 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, are welcome to join this class. Classes glass of wine. 6 to 9 p.m. June 24. Summer Concert Series continues on northern California. Full of energy All performances begin at 7:30PM with Danville; 648-8023 www.blackhawk- cover drawing, painting, print-making, Charles R Vineyards, 8195 Crane Ridge the patio. Unwind and rock on Friday, and pizazz, the show is packed with the exception of the Benefit Perfor- gallery.org sculpture and ceramics. For further in- Road (end of Greenville Rd.). June 24th from 6pm - 9pm with "Greg memorable music, featuring classic mance of Persuasion on Saturday, July From My Heart, paintings and drawing formation, contact Thomasin Dewhurst Summer Days of Port, Cedar Mountain Lamboy's" awesome acoustic rock! No movies, striking women and a rous- 16th at 8PM. Wente Vineyards Estate by artist Kathleen Hill. June 1 through at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ Winery. Port and Cigars, June 24, outside alcoholic beverages please, ing, flag waving tribute to the USA. Winery & Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla June 30. An artist's reception, which is hotmail.com or visit http://children- 6 to 9 p.m. one-night event will but picnics are welcomed. Upcoming Featured with the Golden Follies will Road, Livermore. $50- $25, Benefit open to the public, will be June 5 from sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ highlight a flight of 6 Cedar Mountain concerts: July 22nd with "Souled be S.F. chanteuse Wiggy Darlington. performance with dinner and auction 1-3 pm at the winery located at Wente Art Classes, For children, teens and Winery Ports, 2-Premium cigars, light Out" - August 26th with KNR Band - Tickets available at www.firehousearts. on July 16th $150. Livermore Shakes Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, appetizers, and live music by Roger September 23 with Afterglow. 8195 org, 925-931-4848, or at the center Family Night (Persuasion) on July 7th Road, in Livermore. painting, printmaking, sculpture and Kardinal. $50 per person, non-smokers Crane Ridge Road (end of Greenville) Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, (The Tempest) on July 21st; Family To the Point 11 showcases the work of ceramics taught by highly experienced port flight $30 per person. Contact in Livermore. Pleasanton. Night Kids Tickets $5 Pre-Show Buffet Maryann Kot and 21 of her students, artist and art instructor, Thomasin Cedar Mountain Winery Tasting Room Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore. Well Strung, July 8, Bankhead Theater, Price: $49/person added to price of featuring images of plants, birds, Dewhurst. Weekday and weekend at (925) 373-6636 Non-refundable Sat., June 25, featured food pairing 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- show ticket - available July 9, 23, 30 animals and other subjects. Included classes, Home school classes, advance paid reservations required. flight, which will the newest Chocolate headtheater.org or 373-6800. and August 6. (925) 443-BARD or in the display is an informative panel Special classes during school breaks Port Seminar, June 25, 3 to 5 p.m. Truffle & Wine pairing flight. Sun., June An Evening with George Winston: A www.LivermoreShakes.org June 23, 2016 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Mary Poppins, weekends July 16 through 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads July 16, dinner, hors d’ oeuvres 31. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First books about issues and trends that and a silent auction. Fund-a-need St., Livermore. Tickets at the box are driving current affairs in both the will benefit Livermore Shakespeare office, www.bankheadtheater.org or national and international arenas. Festival’s youth education programs. 373-6800. Topics that have been covered include At 8pm, guests watch Jane Austen’s How to Succeed in Business Without politics, governance, economics, mili- Persuasion. Tickets and information at Really Trying, Las Positas College, tary affairs, history, sociology, science, livermoreshakes.org outdoor summer music, food trucks, the climate, and religion. Contact Rich Innovation Tri-Valley's Innovation July 28-31, 8 p.m. 3000 Campus Hill at 872-7923, for further questions Forum & Expo, July 28, 10:30 a.m. to Dr., Livermore. www.laspositascol- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- 2 p.m. Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, lege.edu centered book group led by a small 410 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton. Liver- Bound East for Cardiff presented by the group of book club veterans, with more Valley Chamber of Commerce Eugene O’Neill Foundation in the Old reading selections based on member Wine Country Luncheon Series. For Barn at the Eugene O’Neill National recommendations and consensus. No tickets or additional information, go to Historic Site in Danville on July 30-31. homework required. Contact Susan at www.livermorechamber.org Tickets for public performances will be 337-1282 regarding the We’re Talkin’ 19th Annual Pooch Parade, Wednesday, available online at the Eugene O’Neill Books! Club. August 3, 2016 In downtown Pleas- Foundation’s website at www.eugeneo- Alameda County Fair, “Spirit of Sum- anton in conjunction with the “1st neill.org in March. mer,” June 15 to July 4 at the Alameda Wednesday Street Party.” Registration County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Live begins at 5PM and the parade starts COMEDY horse racing, exhibitions, entertain- at 6PM at Lions Wayside Park, corner Stand Up Against Cancer Comedy ment, extreme sports, food, etc. www. of First Street and Neal. Enter any size Fundraiser (ages 16 and up) 8 p.m. alamedacountyfair.com pooch in any of the seven categories July 9. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Hagemann Ranch Open House, for great prizes. The entry fee is $10 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Sponsored by the Livermore Heritage per category. All proceeds benefit the firehousearts.org. Guild. July 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 455 Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. For LVCS 8th-grader Parker Anderson at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., Olivina Ave., Livermore. All welcome. complete details and registration, go to looks at the name of her great uncle Clae Norman, who died 50 years ago on the same MOVIES Free admission. Featuring Cece Otto, www.trivalleyguidedogs.org. June day that the LVCS students visited the wall. Dublin “Picnic Flix” Free Summer 21st Century Vaudeville Singer; free Movie Series at Emerald Glen Park. BBQ, 1944 fire engine, games and Food, beverages, and snacks will be petting zoo, meet volunteers, site tours available for purchase beginning at and historic displays, raffles. Meet 7:00 PM, and movies begin at dusk. Ranch partners, Del Arroyo 4-H, Fertile LVCS 8th-graders Visit Washington Memorials Guests are encouraged to bring low- GroundWorks, and Sunflower Hill; back chairs and/or blankets. June 24: Special guest: Cactus Corner Youth Minions (PG); July 22: The Goonies Square Dancers; Livermore Heritage Some 30 Livermore Valley Charter School (LVCS) years. Winter said that Parker's grandmother, Kyle Stow, (PG); August 19: Frozen (PG). For more Guild HistoryMobile. 8th graders and 10 parents and teachers are back from a was "moved beyond words," to know that her grand- information, call 925-556-4500. 4th of July Family Fun Fireworks five-day trip during which they visited national shrines in daughter and the school delegation was there on the 50th Movies in the Park, free, all begin at Celebration July 4th, 2016 Livermore Washington, D.C. anniversary of her husband Norman's death. Winter said dusk. Amador Valley Community Park, Downtown, 4pm Street Closure - A highlight was a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, that Stow was instrumental in helping to fund the Korean 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton. July - 9:30pm Fireworks. www.livermore- Minions, PG; July 14, Labyrinth, PG; downtown.com where for the first time the school's students laid a wreath War Veterans Memorial. July 21 - Mulan, G; July 28 - Inside An Evening With…Emperor Norton, marked with the charter school's name fixed to it at the Dressed in their red, white and blue tie-dyes for the Out, PG; \Aug. 4 - Ant Man, PG-13; Tuesday, July 12, 7pm. Museum on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. day, the class walked to the National World War II Memo- Aug. 11 - ET the Extra Terrestrial, PG. Main Ed Kinney Speakers Series, Wreath-bearers at the tomb were Lydia Benton, Nicho- rial. The visit just happened to coincide with a visit by 20 http://cityofpleasantonca.gov Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad las Smith, Kyle Stow, Emily Rakestraw, and 8th grade World War II veterans, ages 88 years and older. Whenever Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 history and English teacher Jennifer Winter. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS general admission, $7 seniors (65+) / a group of World War II veterans visits, they receive first- Freeze Frame Photo Competition, cap- students (with valid ID), $5 members. Other memorials visited were those for Korean and class treatment, and travel in a motorcade to the memo- ture the Tri-Valley's beauty in a photo Tickets may be purchased online at Vietnam war veterans. At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, rial. "My kids were privileged to see the ceremony and be and help to preserve land forever. The www.museumonmain.org, at Museum two students traced onto paper the names of their departed there for their pictures. It's something they won't forget," winning photos will be showcased on Main during regular operating hours relatives. Parker Anderson found the name of her great said Winter. in travelling photography exhibits, a or by phoning the museum at (925) uncle, Clae Norman, who died 50 years ago on the same Sen. Susan Collins of Maine was with the veterans del- calendar and many other Tri-Valley 462-2766. For more information on the Conservancy communications to help Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www. date, June 6, that the class visited the memorial. Camden egation. She spoke to the students, telling them about the others see what's at stake of being lost museumonmain.org or phone Museum Kiernan saw the name of second cousin Gary Meyer. World War II generation's important role in history, and without preservation. This year's com- on Main at (925) 462-2766. Winter, who made the trip with teaching partner Jenni- saying that their own generation has a mission to carry petition has both an Adult Category Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s An- fer Horn, has taken classes to Washington for the past five forward ideas concerning service, said Winter. and a Youth Category for 6th through nual Benefit Gala at Wente Vineyards, 12th grade students. Enter photos of Tri-Valley's open space from July 1st through July 31st. Cash prizes will be awarded. For rules and registration, go to https://trivalleyconservancy. ejoinme.org/freezeframe2016

OPERA Opera in the Vineyards, 5 p.m. July 17, Retzlaff Vineyards, 1356 South Liver- more Avenue, Livermore. Casual “bring your own picnic” event. Sampling of favorite arias sung by talented Bay Area opera singers 925-462-6964 www.LivermoreValleyOpera.com

MISCELLANEOUS Political Issues Book Club meets the 10 The Independent • June 23, 2016

5th Generation Grad Plans to Become Large Animal Veterinarian BULLETIN BOARD Fifth generation Liver- ested in pursuing a degree Amanda is presently more High School graduate, in agriculture. Amanda also breeding and raising Boer (Organizations wishing to run notices necessary. Sessions open to all regardless Amanda Gallagher Stear received two honor cords, goats on her parent’s in Bulletin Board, send information to PO of religious affiliation. Please call Eleanor has been accepted this one for her participation in property in Livermore. Her Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Flatley at 925-846-8708. the medical occupation pro- of Bulletin Board or email information to American Legion Post 47 in Fall into the University of dream is to continue that [email protected]. Include name Livermore is looking for veterans in the Findlay, in Ohio, where she gram and the other for her while pursuing her passion of organization, meeting date, time, place Livermore area who are interested in will be pursuing a degree in work with Livermore High to become livestock vet- and theme or subject. Phone number and performing community service for young School Chapter of Future contact person should also be included. people and promoting veterans affairs. the animal science depart- erinarian for the Tri-Valley Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Interested veterans will meet with other ment focusing on pre-vet Farmers of America. area. 19th Annual Pooch Parade, like-minded veterans for camaraderie and for livestock animals. Her Wednesday, August 3, 2016 In downtown support of veteran’s causes. The American parents, Robert Stear and Pleasanton in conjunction with the “1st Legion is the largest federally chartered Wednesday Street Party.” Registration veteran’s organization that is the veterans Julie Gallagher are proud begins at 5PM and the parade starts at lobby and voice to congress. The Liver- that Amanda has received a 6PM at Lions Wayside Park, corner of First more American Legion Post 47 meets the merit scholarship from the Street and Neal. Enter any size pooch second and fourth Monday of each month in any of the seven categories for great at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial University of Findlay, the prizes. The entry fee is $10 per category. Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. Livermore Rodeo Associa- All proceeds benefit the Tri-Valley Guide Enter the building from the ramp on the tion’s scholarship, and the Dog Puppy Raisers. For complete details 5th Street side. For more information go Keith Cariveau Scholar- and registration, go to www.trivalleyguid- to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill edogs.org. Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. ship from Livermore High Free Diabetes Self Management com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at School for a student inter- Classes offered by Alameda County Public 925-449-6048. Amanda Stear Health Diabetes Program. 7 week series Widowed Men and Women of runs Thursdays, July 7 through August 18, Northern CA., June 26, 1 p.m. brunch 6 pm - 8 pm, at the Dublin Senior Center, in Livermore, RSVP by June 23 to Har- 7600 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin. Class riett, 447-8229. June 30, 1 p.m. lunch is for adults diagnosed with pre diabetes in Fremont, RSVP by June 27 to Vickie, EDUCATION or type 1 or 2 diabetes. Learn about 510-656-1166. the causes of diabetes, healthy eating, Italian Catholic Federation, meets Hannah Winslow, of Pleasanton, is now a graduate of Colgate exercise, medications, stress management 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. University. Winslow majored in Psychology and graduated Magna and more. Call 510-383-5185 to register. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Cum Laude. A graduate of King Philip Regional HS, Winslow re- Requires 5 people registered for class to Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who ceived a bachelor of arts degree at Colgate's 195th Commencement. be held. loves all things Italian is invited to meet to "Trains for Autism" fundraiser will be celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., July dinner meetings and holding charitable Jason Teague of Pleasanton, CA, has earned a Bachelor of 17. The event is a showcase of a model events. The group supports Children's Hos- Science in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of railroad train empire. Over 1100 feet pital research, college scholarships and Technology in Atlanta. Teague was among approximately 3,000 Lions Chuck Wagon of track, 150 structures, 300 people, 4 other charities. For information, contact undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees during towns, 14 trains and so much more. Kids Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. Georgia Tech's 251st Commencement exercises on May 6 and 7 at of all ages love trains, and kids on the ClutterLess Self Help Support the McCamish Pavilion. Autism spectrum seem to have a certain Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, Livermore Lions Club Has fascination for them. There will be games support group for people with difficulty dis- Rachel Elizabeth Becker of Pleasanton has been named to the for the kids, lunch and refreshments will carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students at the Had a Busy June be provided, and great raffle prizes do- is a psychological issue, not an organizing University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the nated by local businesses. A $30 donation issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 per family is requested. 1664 Lodestone Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor 2015-16 academic year. Becker, a freshman advertising and public Livermore Lions have been busy serving the com- Road, Livermore. Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays relations major, was named to the Dean's List for the College of munity. On June 10, club members cooked dinner for the Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Journalism and Mass Communications. families and students of Rancho Las Positas Elementary Veterans. Meet with other like minded Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 sea service veterans for camaraderie and or 925-922-1467. More information at: Wheaton College student Jonathan Lin of Dublin, was named School. Principal Steve Martin and faculty held this support of veterans causes. The Fleet Re- www.clutterlesseastbay.org to the Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. To earn Dean's event in honor of being named Gold Ribbon School by serve Association is a federally chartered NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or the State. organization that is the veterans lobby & Support Group meets monthly for and voice to congress. Young veterans parents/caretakers of children ages more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher The next day, Livermore Lions took part in the annual on the 4.0 scale. are highly encouraged to get involved in 5-17 years with (or suspected of having) Rodeo Parade by hauling the newly-painted Lions Chuck promoting the concerns of your generation. emotional/ psychiatric disorders. It meets Wagon around the streets of downtown Livermore. The local branch of the FRA meets the first the third Tuesday of the month from Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,220 stu- Friday of each month at 6:30 PM at the 7-9pm at Pathways to Wellness, 5674 dents in May 2016. Among the graduates was Jeffrey Rademann Painting the Chuck Wagon was the spring project of Mr. Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The of Livermore, who received a Master of Science in Banking and Randall's ROP class at Livermore High School. Many L Street in Livermore. Enter the building group is drop-in and free. Contact person Financial Services Management. up the ramp on 5’Th Street. For more is Marsha McInnis at 925-980-5331. thanks to his hard-working students. information go to www.fra.org or contact Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Christian A. Rose, a resident of Livermore, has recently been Then on Sunday, June 12, Livermore Lions cooked Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine Club. Feed your wonder about the Night named to the Dean's List at Boston University for the Spring se- breakfast and lunch for the Art Expo, held at the Both- Maese at 454-1582. Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the mester. Each school and college at Boston University has their own 27th Annual Nostalgia Day Car 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- well Arts Center. This activity presented art seminars and Show, Altamont Cruisers Car Club, ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. criterion for the Dean's List, but students generally must attain a hands-on demonstrations for all ages, as well as an art 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent Sunday, September 25, 2016, 9:00 Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 exhibit of local, talented artists. a.m-4:00 p.m. Downtown Livermore. p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info of their class, as well as a full course load as a full time student. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m. visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- Finally, Livermore Lions will cook breakfast at Liver- Parade of Champions at 3:30 p.m. www. ers.org/ more High School, June 26, for those who participate in altamontcruisers.org Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 the Relay for Life, a non-profit organization for cancer Grief workshop, Although there is Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Summer Wilson of Livermore, majoring in Environmental Sci- no right or wrong path, there are stepping costumes give free guided tours beginning ence, Technology and Policy, was named to the Dean's List for the research. stones that are part of each grief journey. at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays spring 2016 semester at California State University, Monterey Bay. The information was submitted by the Livermore Eight (8) Thursday nights at 7:30 pm June of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 This academic honor requires a GPA of at least 3.5 for 12 credits Lions Club Treasurer, Ann S. Lopez. 23, July 14, 28 and Aug. 11, 25 at St. Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and of graded courses. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge the beautifully landscaped grounds. For Drive, Pleasanton. No pre-registration is information on the Ravenswood Progress June 23, 2016 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD BULLETIN BOARD

League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, who know what you are going through. Community Center, 4444 East Ave., lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Program, please call the Docent Coordina- 1362 Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open Three times per year, the group collect Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) tor at (925) 443-0238. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last supplies and sends care packages to the calvarylivermore.org. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Friday of every month 50% off most of the troops. Contact [email protected] for Granada Baptist Church, 945 available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. group of retired men who join together to store sale. For more information visit www. the location of the next meeting. Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. Center for Spiritual Living better enjoy their leisure time. Activities shepgate.org/holiday Livermore Military Families, a Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Livermore Valley - People from all faith include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Bereaved Mother’s Network of support group for families in Livermore ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 925-449-4848. traditions, cultures, races and sexual fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of who have a loved one serving in the 447-3428. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, orientations welcome. Sunday service ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore Military, is intended to be a safe place for Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Civic Center Library, Small Conference family members to come and share their Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting and San Ramon. The group meets for Room. The aim of the network is to allow experiences and concerns with others who services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. lunch on the first Thursday of each month bereaved mothers to make connections understand what they are going through. a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, For more information contact revhar- at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest with, share resources, and support other All family members are welcome to attend org/ All are welcome. Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary [email protected] or visit us at http:// Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about mothers who have been through the worst meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, csllvlighthouse.org. the Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and experience of their lives, losing a child. For of each month at the Livermore Veterans Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For more information, contact katiestrube@ Memorial Building, 522 South L Street a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible Cedar Grove Community Church, Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. information or to attend a meeting, call comcast.net. from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group to new and established residents of the 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ adult ministries meet every other month. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study for retired men who seek activities to en- Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the yahoo. Call the office at 846-8650 for more Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. hance their retirement. Monthly meetings first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon information. mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. feature lunch and an interesting speaker. on the second Wednesday of the month, RELIGION Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Men have the opportunity to learn about Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and Well Community Outreach Center Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives and join activities such as hiking, bridge, family activities, and monthly adult Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible ministry provides meats, canned and dry away clothing and other items every investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- carving. There is also a neat group of guys visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night available prior to the start of the school cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets Community Resources for Inde- and children’s program For more informa- there is adult Bible study, youth activities year). Those with an immediate need or E. Avenue, Livermore. on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child who would like to donate nonperishable Christ Church (a nondenominational DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near help people with disabilities and supports Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut care during all events. 447-1848, www. food items, call the office at (925) 479- evangelical church formerly meeting in Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any them to live independently and participate St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 trinitylivermore.org 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo retired man is welcome to drop by to in their community for as long as they are a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence learn about your opportunities. For more willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 information check our website: branch121. offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore ship service. AWANA children's program ing the John Main tradition, every Monday only. The Outreach Center will be open a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages at sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at to provide information and referrals and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from 11:00 a.m. Fall adult education course: [email protected] (put “SIR” in the provide community education at senior Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This “Human Sexuality: Biblical and Theo- subject line). centers and affordable housing complexes Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, will be on a first come first serve basis logical Perspectives,” taught by Robert Eric's Corner is a free support group to residents of Southern Alameda County. Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- W. Evans (Ph.D. in clinical psychology for people who are dealing with a diag- The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 service. Information 447-8747 or www. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. sen Drive, Livermore. and Ph.D. in systematic theology). visit: nosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can uucil.org stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Lynnewood United Methodist www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call attend these meetings. Meetings are held be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, Congregation Beth Emek, Center (831) 278-1916. Church at 4444 Black Ave. offers a 925.846.0665. at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 friendly congregation where all are wel- Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 [email protected]. All services Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services come. Summer worship schedule with one Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am on the third Thursday of each month. are free. Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. morning traditional service at 9:30 a.m., Sunday service. Rev. Micah Murdock, min- For more information please visit us at Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at and one evening contemporary service at ister. All are welcome. Children's program ericscorner.org Support Group meets every fourth bethemek.org. 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come 5:30 p.m. Childcare is provided at the available. Ongoing groups and activities. Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated and worship with us and to enjoy our 9:30 a.m. service. Contact Rev. Heather www.trivalleyunity.org (925.829.2733). visitors to come experience a great time third floor movie room at Heritage Estates with the Congress of Secular Jewish hospitality. For more information call the Hammer at 846-0221, send an email GraceWay Church will worship at 10 while making a difference in our commu- Retirement Community. The address is Organizations (csjo.org). Information, church office 925-462-4802. to [email protected] or visit our a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal website at www.lynnewood.org. 1454 Santa Rita Road, this spring and & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Sum- The Church of Jesus Christ of summer while it’s new home is being re- Check the website for meeting location: 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. First Church of Christ, Scientist, mer Sunday services with Rev. Andrew Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake, furbished and updated. GraceWay services Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org DBE Daughters of the British Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Lobban: 9:30 am Eucharist with music Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: include band-led worship music as well as Assistance League® of Amador Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages (child care for children 5 and under Springtown Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward 11:00 choir anthems. Sunday School is offered Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The provided). The two service schedule, am; 4th Ward 1:00 pm. 950 Mocho St: to infants, preschoolers and elementary cated group of volunteers, reaching out to a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month church and reading room are located at Godly Play and Youth Group programs will 3rd Ward 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 11:00 am; through high school students. GraceWay those in need in the Tri-Valley and having at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, resume on September 18. Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 8203 will move to its new home at 1183 Quarry fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) which is open to the public, features Little Brown Church, United Church Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Lane later this year. For information about the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. (3) organization made up of women of books, CDs and magazines for sale. For of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. GraceWay,, see www.graceway.faith or at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- British or British Commonwealth heritage information, call (925) 447-2946. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. The Church of Jesus Christ of call (925 ton. For more information, see our website, and ancestry with a focus on charity and Sunset Community Church, 2200 littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Pride Service, Sunday, June 26, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, fellowship. Those interested in helping Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship 2580 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. 10:30am. Join us as we celebrate the di- e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ with “the cause," enjoying social activities, service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Pathway Community Church, 6533 Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at versity of LGBTQ people and acknowledge yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. and forming long-lasting friendships, starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: their struggle against hatred and igno- Operation: SAM “Supporting All contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 church provided. A "Night of Worship" Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. rance. We will explore how we can strive Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. youth, adult programs. Biblically based Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., for a world where people are loved for who support organization based in Livermore. additional information. Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 practical messages, nondenominational. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: they are and not targeted for it. Unitarian S.A.M. has been in operation since January Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- p.m. Information, call 447-6282. All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Universalist Church in Livermore, 1893 N. 2004. It is dedicated to the continued formation on programs and memberships, Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. John Knox Presbyterian Church, Vasco Rd.; 925-447-8747, uucil.org morale support of deployed troops. For training philosophies and schedules, and Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship The Shiva Vishnu Temple in information or donations, visit www. all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Livermore. Information, 447-8840. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Livermore, California is organizing a operationsam.org, email operationsam@ marathon/endurance training program. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education day-long event, a first time ever of its comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. www.trivalleytriclub.com. 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group kind in America, to celebrate Lord Shiva Depression and Bipolar Support Pleasanton Military Families is a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth and Goddess Parvathi by portraying the Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets a Pleasanton based support group for adult Bible study/Sunday school. For 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Ardhanarishvara Tatwa on Saturday, June Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's those who have a loved one serving in the information, call 925-447-1246. [email protected] for more info. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. 25th, 2016 at Washington High School at Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Asbury United Methodist Church, Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Fremont. All Devotees are invited to attend Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College and partake in the events. There will also Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Ave. (United Christian Church). More be cultural programs like classical dance pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al that are experienced. There is no better Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. and music by renowned artists. Pereira, 462-6415. support than being surrounded by others Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- com or (925) 315-7170. 12 The Independent • June 23, 2016

Harvest Park Has a New Principal Milestones Ethan Cheever has been selected as the new principal for Harvest Park Middle School. Cheever comes to Pleasanton from San Bruno where he has served the last two years as Principal of Parkside Middle School. His accomplishments at Parkside include earning distinction as a California Gold Rib- bon School and increasing family engagement through new parent committees and more frequent communication. “As Principal at Harvest Park for 11 years, this position is near and dear to my heart,” said Interim Superintendent Jim Hansen. “I am confident that Mr. Cheever’s experience and accomplishments will be an asset to our Harvest Park community.” In addition to administrative experience, Cheever taught middle and high school for five years in Hayward, Palo Alto and Millbrae. He holds a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from San Jose State University. Cheever will begin as Principal of Harvest Park Middle on July 1.

Livermore Valley Education Foundation Adds New Board Member Kiran Guleria has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Livermore Valley Educa- tion Foundation (LVEF). A native of India, Kiran has lived in the Bay Area since 2001 and in Livermore since Happy 102nd 2011. She is married with two children and a rambunctious Golden Retriever, Nike. Kiran serves as Education Program Manager for the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Birthday Center. Previously, she worked as a Program Assistant in the LVJUSD District Office, and Noelani Takei of Sunol Glen School trained 39 community Mildred Clements, a has also worked as a banker and tax preparer. members Livermore Resident, will Kiran earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in celebrate her 102ndth birth- Electronics. day surrounded by lots of Since arriving in in Livermore, Kiran has been extremely active in creating educational 7th Graders Recognized family and friends. Mil- opportunities for LVJUSD students. Working closely with other parents and District admin- dred was born on June 29, istration, she has helped established a summer enrichment program, a Mendenhall Middle Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 1914, in Kansas City, Kan- School robotics club, a Silicon Valley youth entrepreneurship boot camp, and a "maker celebrated National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) sas. She spent most of her space" at Smith Elementary school. "I love this community and want to contribute in the Awareness Week by recognizing five 7th grade students from life in southern California, best way possible to educational development. There is no better way to do this than by three Alameda County public schools for their excellence then moved to Livermore being part of the LVEF Board," says Kiran. "Working with LVEF, I hope to impact our in Hands-Only CPR. Michel Cabrera and Erica Jimenez of in 2005. She is young at community more broadly by bringing more enrichment programs to our schools." Newark Jr. High School, Thamsi Sagi and Grace Chen of heart, has an incredible In her spare time, Kiran enjoys hiking, yoga, and organic gardening. Harvest Park Middle School in Pleasanton and Noelani Takei positive attitude, and is a For more information about LVEF visit www.lvef.org. of Sunol Glen School, all trained an impressive number of wonderful role model to community members utilizing Alameda County EMS’ CPR her family and so many of 7 Program. her friends. The five recognized 7th grade students led their peers Fremont Bank to Open Branch in Dublin In a tribute to her moth- in training the highest number of community members. er, her daughter, Carol, Fremont Bank will open to open in late-June, and will Fremont Bank will mark the Thamasi Sagi trained 53 community members. Grace Chen states, “I am so lucky to be a new branch at 3866 Fallon be managed by Nadia Chi- occasion with a series of trained 47 community members and Noelani Takei trained her daughter. so much that Road in Dublin, in the Fallon rayunon, who has been with grand opening events. 39 community members. is good about my life today Gateway shopping center. Fremont Bank for four years. Since 2010, Alameda County EMS has partnered with comes from having a Mom The new branch will include: all 18 Alameda County School Districts providing the CPR who cared enough to raise Teller cash recyclers that 7 program to 7th graders. Each school year about 10,000 me right and has loved me will allow branch associates Alameda County 7th graders receive a CPR Anytime™ kit, through good times, bad to be more mobile and dedi- which includes a mini manikin and a watch and learn DVD. times, and sad times. cate more time to clients. Either their physical education or science teacher facilitates Thank you, Mom, for all Self-service digital station hands only CPR training during one class period. The 7th MILITARY the little ways your wisdom and in-branch tablets that graders then take their kit home and train family and friends and caring have made a dif- introduce clients to the full in hands-only CPR. The CPR 7 program has trained over U.S. Air Force Airman Logan M. Glover graduated from ference in my life. You are range of digital offerings. basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San 150,000 community members, including the majority of 7th an amazing mother, grand- Modular design that can Antonio, Texas. graders enrolled in the public schools. This represents ap- mother, great grandmother, be adapted to satisfy evolv- The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that proximately 10% of the Alameda County population. included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core and mother-in-law.” ing client preferences and The Alameda County CPR 7 program received national values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. re-configured to host com- attention in an article published in the June issue of the Glover earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is a 2013 munity events. Journal of Emergency Medicine. graduate of Granada High School, Livermore. The branch is scheduled