Thursday, December 29, 2016

VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 52 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Prominent Local Climate Scientist Writes to Trump

By Jeff Garderson “There is no sanctuary from its day on the CNBC website, restated note of the overwhelming scientific See Inside Section A Ben Santer, the well known cli- effects,” Santer wrote. Climate some of the scientific points that consensus that, “beyond a reason- mate scientist at Lawrence Liver- change “will be there on every day able doubt,” burning fossil fuels Section A is filled with Santer has made in the past, such more National Laboratory, has of your Presidency. It…will have produces greenhouse gases that information about arts, people, as those highlighted in the letter written an open letter to Donald greater impact each year….(and) warm the atmosphere. It called entertainment and special events. that he drafted and signed along Trump, urging the President-elect will be the backdrop against which “human-caused planetary warm- There are education stories, a with 375 other members of the to recognize climate change as a all key events of the 21st century ing” a “hard scientific reality.” variety of features, and the arts National Academy of Sciences in physical reality from which the play out.” Those who deny that people are and entertainment and September. U.S. cannot isolate itself. The letter, published last Thurs- bulletin board. Last week’s CNBC letter took (See CLIMATE CHANGE, page 9) Pleasanton Final EIR on Superintendent Delta Fix Put On Leave Pleasanton Unified School Dis- Released trict Superintendent Rick Rubino has been placed on administrative By Ron McNicoll leave by consensus of the school The California Department board in a closed session held of Water Resources (DWR) has Dec. 19. released the final version of the The board met again in closed EIR for the California Water Fix session on Dec. 27 for a noticed (CFW). The department says that discussion of “public employee moving forward on the plan could discipline/dismissal/release.” begin as early as 2018. No reportable action was taken at the Dec. 27 meeting. The documents total 80,000 In addition to the discipline/ pages. They are available at www. dismissal discussion there were BayDeltaConservationPlan.com. two potential cases of anticipated Gov. Jerry Brown, whose ad- litigation to be discussed. The two ministration proposed the Water are not necessarily related to the Fix, said, “This project has been discipline item. Boards in closed subjected to 10 years of detailed sessions have their attorney pres- analysis and more environmental ent, and may look at other subjects, review than any other project in too, as long as they are on the the history of the world. It is ab- agenda. The board met Dec. 19 in a ses- solutely essential if California is to sion not attended by anyone from maintain a reliable water supply.” Photo - Doug Jorgensen the public. Discussion of one em- The Water Fix as proposed by A community menorah lighting was held on December 24 in Livermore to celebrate Chanukah, the ployee was on the agenda, without Brown still includes the Twin Tun- eight-day festival of lights. The 9-foot menorah was located in front of the Bankhead Theater. In addition further identification. nels. Two 40-foot diameter pipes to the ceremony, there was live music, entertainment, donuts and latkes. It was hosted by Chabad of After the Dec. 19 meeting, the would run for 30 miles under the the Tri-Valley. Abram Weberman, 92-year old survivor of the Lodz Ghetto in Poland, lit the first candle. district issued a news release that Delta to bypass the habitat that (See PLEASANTON, page 7) supports endangered animal and plant species. That would help prevent further water loss due to pumping restrictions at certain Pleasanton Residents Tell Zone 7 Its Rates Are Too High sensitive times for the fish, say significantly bigger boosts as the Water Fix proponents. By Ron McNicoll council chamber heard the coun- practice, it imposed a big boost, agency’s expenses kept climbing, However, opponents say that A group of Pleasanton residents cil decide to forego a portion of bringing out protesters. drawing protests. holding back more fresh water made their feelings clear about the its own rate hike by eliminating a Zone 7 went through its own The board could not legally from Delta tributary rivers will Zone 7 Water Agency rate hikes scheduled Consumer Price Index sticker shock phase several years respond to Pleasantonians’ pleas harm the species’ prospects. Pro- taking effect Jan. 1, 2017 - they automatic annual increase for next ago. Some directors later regret- for lower rates, because of Brown ponents counter that a separate don’t want them. year on the city’s water and sewer ted publicly that they did not take Act rules. The matter was not plan, which was split away from During the public forum, they bill. It will cost the city $600,000. staff’s recommendations for sev- noticed on the agenda. The Zone the original Bay Delta Conserva- told the board at its Dec. 21 meet- About one-half of a Pleasanton eral years to raise the rates. Instead, 7 board approved the 19 percent tion Plan, will work to help the ing that a 19 percent rate increase resident’s bill goes to support the they froze rates in 2009, and even rate increases, with a first reading Delta environment. However, is too steep. With all of the water city’s water enterprise; the other when they consented to raise them in October, and a second reading Twin Tunnels opponents say that conservation efforts they have half goes to Zone 7. in subsequent years, the rates were of the resolution at the regular won’t make up for the water di- made, they said they don’t want Pleasanton several years ago below staff’s recommendation. November meeting, the customary version. the “reward” of higher rates. ended a 10-year period during The board's motivation then was times at Zone 7 for a decision on The Water Fix is intended to The residents had already had which it absorbed the the cost of to help residents who felt economi- deliver as much water as pos- success at the Pleasanton City escalating Zone 7 rates. When cally pinched by the recession. Council on Dec. 6, when a full Pleasanton decided to end that Later, directors had to implement (See ZONE 7, page 4) (See DELTA, page 5) Work to Begin on Bernal Bridge Dublin Council Detours on The Pleasanton City Council last through August next year. The tend the lifespan of our bridges,” Commission Appointments approved moving ahead with bulk of the work will occur during said Steve Kirkpatrick, director of be legally done to establish a new upgrades and maintenance for the the summer months when peak engineering for the city of Pleasan- By Ron McNicoll process. Bernal Bridge, which crosses over hour traffic is at its lowest because ton. "Most of the funding for this Dublin Vice Mayor Abe Gupta Gupta was joined by Coun- the Arroyo de la Laguna, between Foothill High will be in recess. program comes from federal grant challenged the way the city ap- cilmember Don Biddle and new Foothill Blvd. and I-680. “This program is a great ben- money, which is an added bonus.” points planning commissioners. Councilmember Melissa Her- The vote was unanimous. The efit to our community because it In 2011, the council authorized The result will be a report back to council Jan. 10 to see what could initial phase of work will begin enables us to partner with Caltrans funding to create the Bridge Main- (See DUBLIN, page 9) sometime in February and likely to identify needed repairs that ex- (See BERNAL, page 12)

Year End Review Downtown Livermore Development Plan Draws Criticism; Pleasanton Voters Support Lund Ranch From May to the end of August, over 1 million square feet in the being short-changed. Highest pri- a proposed plan for development Oaks Business Park located near ority in establishing the new routes on 8.2 acres owned by the City the Livermore Municipal Airport focused on improved access to the of Livermore continued to draw about 20 miles from Tesla's Fre- East and West Dublin/Pleasanton criticism. In the June primary, three mont factory. The deal highlighted BART stations. Zone 7 directors were returned to Tesla's ramp-up as it prepared Three more athletes were in- office. Pleasanton voters narrowly to fulfill pre-orders for its less- ducted into the Livermore Sports approved Measure K, which would expensive Model 3 sedan starting Hall of Fame. The Livermore- allow the 43-unit development in at the end of 2017. Granada Boosters, as part of its the southeast hills of Pleasanton to Changes in Wheels bus routes annual Olympian Banquet, estab- move forward. Candidates filed for were approved by the Livermore lished the Hall of Fame in 2009. the November 2016 ballot. Amador Valley Transit Authority. This year’s inductees included The vote was 6 to 1 with Supervi- Matt Laye, a cross country and MAY 2016 sor Scott Haggerty opposed. He track runner; Leah Avilla, a swim- Tesla Motors Inc. leased ware- said that with the elimination of mer, whose major events included house space in Livermore totaling some routes, Dublin residents were Photo - Doug Jorgensen (continued on page 2) Pictured is an egret searching for food in North Livermore.

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YEAR IN REVIEW (continued from page one)

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Las Positas College presented "A Raisin in the Sun" under the direction of Edris Photo - Doug Jorgensen Cooper-Anifowoshe. The title is taken from the poem Harlem, by Langston Hughes. Sandia National Laboratories hosted a 60th anniversary celebration at the Bankhead Much of the action in the play took place around the family's table. Theater in Livermore. The event included displays of technology developed at the laboratory in Livermore.

(D) will face Republican and directed staff to seek by Marchand. Earlier in Joseph Rubay in November partners and funding for a the month, Bob Coomber for the State Senate District driverless shuttle demonstra- announced that he would 7 seat. They were the top tion project in Dublin. seek a seat on the council. two finishers Zone 7 Water Agency In Pleasanton, School Dis- IKEA hosted two open officially terminated its trict Board members Jamie houses for residents and drought state of emergency, Hintzke and Valerie Arkin business owners in Dublin but went on record urging issued press releases stating aimed at providing project water customers to volun- their intentions to run for the information and receiving tarily save water at a rate board again. community input about its 10 percent lower than the The Livermore Valley proposed retail project in baseline year of 2013-14. Joint Unified School Dis- Dublin. IKEA also sought Leslie Boozer, Ph.D., was trict was named a 2016 input on uses for an ad- appointed the new Superin- Top Workplace by The Bay ditional six acres it owns tendent of Dublin Schools. Area News Group. The Top adjacent to the proposed She had served as the Su- Workplaces designation was IKEA. Dublin residents had perintendent of the Fontana based solely on the results expressed opposition to the Unified School District since of an employee feedback IKEA plans, with increased 2013. Boozer became the survey administered by traffic the main concern. 5th Superintendent to serve WorkplaceDynamics, LLC. The BART board voted to Dublin students since the It was the third time in five place a $3.5 million general District was unified on July years that the Livermore Photo - Doug Jorgensen obligation bond on the No- 1, 1988, and the third in the Valley Joint Unified School The official groundbreaking was held in May for the Kottinger Place development. vember ballot. Funds would last two decades. District had been named a When completed, Kottinger Place will provide low cost housing for seniors. be used to update infrastruc- Tara Aderman was named Top Workplace by The Bay ture to increase the system's principal of Altamont Creek Area News Group. reliability, and modernize it. Elementary School in Liver- continued to be concerned the breaststroke, Individual Unified School District with Several members of the more. Most recently, she had JULY 2016 Medley and 200 freestyle; about rapid housing growth a donation of $570,000. Pleasanton City Council served as principal of the The Alameda County and Randy Grant, a football, in Pleasanton. The findings The team of Lennar Mul- questioned the assump- Livermore Valley Charter Board of Supervisors voted soccer and baseball player. paralleled those of the 2015 tifamily and Presidio was tion of a report that no new School for nine years. to place a measure on the The Dublin City Council City of Pleasanton Com- selected to develop 8.2 acres school facilities would be Tri-Valley Learning Cor- November ballot asking extended by two years its munity Survey, which also in downtown Livermore. needed over the next ten poration faced the threat of voters to approve up to $580 memorandum of under- found growth and develop- Presidio would build the years. The concern related revocation of two of its four million in General Obliga- standing with the Dublin ment to be among the top hotel; Lennar the housing to the numbers of students schools' charters. New Je- tion Bonds to finance af- Unified School District for concerns of polled residents. and retail components. The projected at the schools. rusalem Elementary School fordable housing. The vote a 12-acre joint park/elemen- Of those participating in the Livermore City Council Councilmembers pointed to District sent a notice of was unanimous. Rapidly tary school use in Dublin informal Pleasanton Vot- voted 3 to 2. Steven Spe- examples of populations at intent to revoke the char- increasing rents and housing Crossings in former Camp ers survey, approximately dowfski and Laureen Turner elementary schools. They ters for Acacia Elementary prices along with a shortage Parks. The agreement in- 92.5% agreed that school dissented, preferring Tru- noted that populations at School and Acacia Middle of units also led the board cluded an offer to the school overcrowding, traffic, and mark Homes. The vote the schools already exceed School in Stockton. In other to formally declare a Hous- district from the city for a $1 water supply should be con- reflected the opinion of the the recommended numbers. news, teachers and other ing State of Emergency in annual ground lease. sidered when approving over-whelming majority of The petition drive in staff at the two Stockton Alameda County. County A Pleasanton Civic Cen- more housing. those speakers who men- Pleasanton to place an ini- schools and the Livermore departments were directed ter/ Library Task Force rec- tioned their preference for a tiative on the ballot to limit elementary and charter prep to pursue strategies to ease ommended moving the city JUNE 2016 developer. During the pub- the size of retail stores in schools filed with the Cali- the problem of housing dis- buildings to the Bernal prop- The Livermore City lic hearing, which limited the proposed Johnson Drive fornia Public Employment placement and homeless- erty on the site designated Council voted to permanent- speakers to 1 minute each, Economic Development Relations Board to affiliate ness. for a performing arts theater ly close the Springtown Golf many urged the council to Zone gathered over 7,000 with the California Teachers Officials from the US in the master plan. Because Course. The vote included increase public participation signatures, with 4,017 sig- Association. Department of Energy’s the proposal represents a establishing a process to through workshops so that natures needed to qualify. The Livermore City National Nuclear Security change in the voter approved create a master plan and to citizen ideas could be in- The initiative was aimed at Council directed staff to pre- Administration and govern- Bernal master plan, a ballot place a ballot measure on the cluded before the plans were stopping a proposed Costco. pare a general plan amend- ment representatives dedi- measure would be required November ballot to ensure close to being finalized. The Driverless shuttles were ment to create a transition cated a new supercomputing to gain voter endorsement that the land would remain staff report only mentioned one of two innovations in- area to include 24.4 acres facility at Lawrence Liver- of the new plan. Proposed as permanent open space. future planning commission troduced by the Livermore along First Street in Liver- more National Laboratory. uses to be moved to the Ber- The vote was unanimous. and city council meetings Amador Valley Transit Au- more. The proposed amend- The $9.8 million modu- nal site included city hall, The Livermore Area Recre- as part of the process. The thority (LAVTA) as part of ment would add housing as lar and sustainable facility council chambers, library ation and Park District was council agreed to address a the changes in service. In an allowed use at a density would provide the Labora- and police station. A new designated to serve as the community input process at one, LAVTA would partner of 8 to 14 units per acre. tory flexibility to accom- use would be a community lead agency in the master its next meeting. About 30 with transportation network Livermore Mayor John modate future advances in center. plan process. speakers supported moving companies, such as Uber and Marchand and City Council computer technology and to The Tri-Valley Learn- Pleasanton voters nar- the hotel from the proposed Lyft, to reach commuters in incumbents Laureen Turner meet a rapidly growing de- ing Corporation (TVLC) rowly approved Measure K. site east of Livermore Av- neighborhoods big buses and Stewart Gary announced mand for unclassified high- received a second Notice The decision would allow enue to the acreage on the cannot serve. Second, the plans to run for re-election in performance computing. of Violation from the New the 43-unit Lund Ranch westside. board would explore driv- November. They made the The Alameda County Jerusalem Elementary project in Southeast Pleas- Friends of Livermore and erless shuttles to solve first announcement at a Liver- District Attorney's office School District. New Je- anton to move forward. In Friends of the Vineyards and last mile issues to con- more Chamber of Com- began investigating vari- rusalem oversees the two other June primary election joined the call for local leg- nect people to stations. The merce luncheon featuring ous allegations concerning Acacia charter schools in islators to carry legislation to results, three incumbent LAVTA Board approved the state of the city talk (continued on page 3) Stockton, which are part of re-designate the area known Zone 7 Water District Board the corporate operations of as Tesla Park as a natural and members were returned to Livermore-based TVLC. cultural preserve, ensuring office: Sandy Figuers, An- New Jerusalem questioned its permanent protection. gela Ramirez Holmes and TVLC's fiscal policies and The legislation, proposed Dick Quigley. In the race performances. TVLC also by Friends of Tesla Park, to represent District 4 on operates two charter schools would prevent the land from the Alameda County Board in Livermore. being opened to off-highway of Supervisors, incumbent Axis Community Health vehicle use by the Carnegie Nate Miley was re-elected; celebrated the opening of its State Vehicular Recreation District 1 incumbent Scott new health center at 5925 W. Area. The land is owned by Haggerty was unopposed. Las Positas Blvd. in Pleasan- the state. All of the local school bond ton. The new 24,000 sq. ft. After many years of plan- measures were approved health center doubled Axis’s ning, a groundbreaking was by the necessary 55% vote. service capacity for pri- held at Kottinger Gardens, They included Measure J in mary health care and mental an affordable housing de- Livermore, Measure H in health. Axis would continue velopment for seniors in Dublin, and Measure A, the to operate two additional Pleasanton. The housing Chabot-Las Positas Commu- medical clinic sites, one in will be built two phases by nity College District bond. downtown Pleasanton and MidPen Housing, ultimately Bay Area voters approved one at Livermore’s multi- providing 185 brand new Measure AA, a regional services center, as well as affordable rental homes on ballot initiative that will two behavioral health sites two sites that had previously generate $500 million for and a Women, Infants and provided 90. Kottinger Place restoration of San Francisco Children nutrition program and Pleasanton Gardens, Bay wetlands. California site. two distinct senior housing State Assembly District 16 The Pleasanton Partner- properties, were combined incumbent Catharine Baker ships in Education Foun- into the Kottinger Gardens (R) received more votes than dation Executive Director project. challenger Cheryl Cook- Susan Hayes and members A poll conducted by Kallio (D). Both would be Photo - Doug Jorgensen of the Board of Directors Pleasanton Voters found that on the November 2016 bal- Horses, marching bands, floats and specialty entries were all part of the annual presented the Pleasanton a majority of respondents lot. Incumbent Steve Glazer Livermore Rodeo Parade in June. The annual parade was presented by the Livermore Rotary Club. December 29, 2016 • The Independent 3 VALLOU EY R NDUP State Water Delivery at 45% programs in the LVJUSD. Specific in the ballot language of The Measure B bond measure was passed by district With reservoirs rising from December storms, the De- the parcel tax measure is the formation of an independent voters in 2004. The $498 million general obligation fa- partment of Water Resources (DWR) boosted its early- Citizens' Oversight Committee to perform annual reviews. cilities bond allowed the district to implement a capital season estimate of next year’s State Water Project (SWP) More information about the Parcel Tax Citizens' Over- improvement program for Chabot College in Hayward and supply from 20 to 45 percent of most requests. sight Committee is available on the District’s web page: Las Positas College in Livermore. Measure B provided Zone 7 Water Agency receives its water from SWP. www.livermoreschools.com, or by contacting Susan Kinder, for the repair of leaky roofs, worn wiring, and plumbing; Each December, DWR makes its initial estimate of Chief Business Official, [email protected], (925) renovation of aging, deteriorating classrooms and libraries; SWP water delivery capability (allocation) for the follow- 606-3255. Applications may be emailed to skinder@lvjusd. and repaired, acquired, constructed, and equipped college ing calendar year. The allocation is adjusted as hydrologic k12.ca.us or can be turned in at the LVJUSD District Office, buildings and computer labs. conditions develop through the rainy season. Under the 685 East Jack London Blvd, Livermore, to the attention of initial 20 percent water allocation for 2017, the 29 public Susan Kinder. NNSA Highlights agencies served by the SWP would receive only 839,376 BOND PROGRAM DIRECTOR The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security acre-feet of the 4,172,786 acre-feet they collectively re- Tim Boczanowski has been hired by the Livermore Val- Administration (DOE/NNSA) last week released “2016 quested. Under last week's allocation, they would receive ley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) as the Bond Year in Review,” a report highlighting major accomplish- 1,894,645 acre-feet. Program Director. Measure J was passed in June of 2016, ments from the past year across NNSA’s national security which will provide for renovation and construction to mod- missions, and detailing noteworthy improvements in project Workshop in Dublin ernize LVJUSD schools. Boczanowski will coordinate the management and enterprise oversight. The City of Dublin is hosting a Bikeways and Pedestrian implementation of the bond. NNSA oversees both Lawrence Livermore National and Workshop to discuss Bikeways and Pedestrian Projects For the past twelve years, Boczanowski has been working Sandia National Laboratories. and Programs for 2017 and beyond. The meeting will be with the Dublin Unified School District, successfully execut- Select achievements by NNSA in 2016 included: held Tuesday, January 24 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in ing hundreds of millions of dollars of projects covered by • Reaching major milestones in science and supercom- the Regional Meeting Room, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin three bond measures. puting during the 22nd year of the science-based Stockpile LVJUSD Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Op- Stewardship Program, which enables the U.S. to maintain a erations, Bruce Wilke said, “We are excited to have Mr. safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent without nuclear Bond Oversight Committee Boczanowski join LVJUSD as our Bond Program Director explosive testing. These included a record 417 total simu- The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District to help manage the important task of getting the best value lated shots for the year at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) (LVJUSD) invites Livermore community members to for the projects that the Livermore community has so eagerly at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, serve on the Parcel Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee. supported.” and completing the installation of the Trinity-Haswell high Applications for three open positions are available on the performance computing system at Los Alamos National LVJUSD website. Appllications should be submitted by Laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M. January 20, 2017. Citizens Oversight Applicants Citizens within the Chabot-Las Positas Community Col- • Playing a pivotal role in developing and implementing Applicants should be representatives of one of the fol- lege District are invited to apply to serve on the Chabot-Las many of the U.S. and international commitments associated lowing sectors of our community: (1) parent or guardian Positas Community College District's Measure "A & B" Citi- with the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, of a student enrolled in the District or Charter School; (2) zens' Bond Oversight Committee. Applications are available D.C., such as removals of highly enriched uranium (HEU) member of the senior community; or (3) member of the at www.clpccd.org/bond/documents/COCapplication.pdf. and plutonium and securing high-priority radiological community at large. They are being accepted now through January 20, 2017. sources within the United States and overseas. Committee members serve a two-year term. The Com- To be considered for appointment, applicants are required • Removing or confirming the disposition of over 750 mittee usually meets in the evening at the LVJUSD District to complete the application form, have a strong sense of kilograms of HEU and separated plutonium from 10 coun- Office, during the months of January through May, on dates civic responsibility, a high regard for community college tries—enough for 30 nuclear weapons; and recovering more agreed on by the Committee. In addition, the Committee education, and meet the stated qualifications. Committee than 7,000 disused and unwanted radioactive sources from prepares an annual report which it presents to the Board of appointments will be confirmed by the Board of Trustees. within the United States and around the world. Education by the end of June. Committee members serve for an initial term of two years. The report, available at https://nnsa.energy.gov/ Livermore voters approved Measure G in June 2014, Meetings convene once a quarter. content/2016-year-review, also details numerous additional which provided for continued support of critical educational achievements in stockpile stewardship, nonproliferation, naval propulsion, site security, project oversight manage- ment, and other core NNSA responsibilities. YEAR IN REVIEW (continued from page 2)

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Photo - Doug Jorgensen One participant relaxed for a moment at the Alameda County Fair while waiting to show her goats. This year's fair included specialty performances, such as Chinese acrobats, midway rides, demonstrations, live horse racing, and many displays. Livestock raised by 4-H and FFA club members was shown at the fair, which ran through July 4 in Pleasanton.

the the Tri-Valley Learning input on a development pro- The development would Corporation (TVLC). There posal for acres in the center occur on land the city owns were no specifics. However, of the downtown. Lennar that encompasses the former the allegations appeared Multifamily and Presidio "Lucky Shopping Center" on to focus on the elementary had been selected by the city the westside of Livermore and high schools operated council as the developers. Avenue, as well as property Sanie Zehra, MD in Livermore by TVLC. Most of those in atten- adjacent to the westside of Board Certified In Family Medicine They are the Livermore dance opposed the number, the Bankhead Theater. Valley Charter School and density and height of the Formed in 1976, the Board Certified In Geriatrics Medicine Livermore Valley Charter housing, questioned the Livermore Youth Soccer Preparatory. adequacy of parking, and League later became Fusion The Citizens for Planned supported more green open Soccer Club. To celebrate Growth’s Johnson Drive space, community ameni- turning 40, the club planned Initiative petition in Pleas- ties, and better traffic flow. an event for September fea- Come Experience Patient anton was certified as having enough signatures by the Alameda County Registrar Centric Care! of Voters. The initiative, if approved by voters, would New Year’s Eve at Terra Mia prevent construction of a big box store, such as Costco, in Ring in the New Year Livermore Family Medicine the Johnson Drive Economic Dec. 31st, with us! Development Zone. The Pleasanton City Council Special 4-course dinner menu 4:00-9:00pm & Geriatrics voted 4 to 0 to place the Initiative on the November Make Your Reservations Now! 2016 ballot. Mayor Jerry Those who dine with us at our last seating between Call Now to Make an Appointment: Thorne recused himself, 7pm-9pm are invited to ring in the New Year with us! noting that his portfolio in- Complimentary party favors, music, dancing and a prosecco 925-344-4450 cludes Costco stock. In other toast along with traditional cotechino and lentils at midnight! actions, the council asked for 1050 Murrieta Blvd, Livermore, CA 94550 a report on the impacts of the Music and dancing initiative. featuring DJ Dave Brown The cities of Pleasan- from 10:30 until... ton, Dublin and Livermore Care for the Whole Family provided joined forces with local food providers, and the faith by our Board Certified Physicians! community to launch “Feed Tri-Valley,” a collaboration dedicated to ending hunger by raising awareness about Visit us @ food insecurity and solicit- ing donations to feed people WWW.LFMGINC.COM in the community. Accord- ing to Open Heart Kitchen over 350,000 meals a year Info & RSVP, Call 925-456-3333 Our physicians are afflilated with are served in the Tri-Valley. Terra Mia Ristorante Italiano The City of Livermore 4040 East Avenue, Livermore Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare Medical Center hosted a workshop to take terramialivermore.com 4 The Independent • December 29, 2016

ZONE 7 (continued from page one) EDITORIAL annual water rates. The reservoir would store ozone facility at PPWTP will algae growth, concern about Pleasanton’s bills contain a new water flow not al- be paid by Fund 130, water algae will grow soon, “so we the charges from both its ready sent to any dam. Ca- enterprise capital expan- are in a bit of a race,” said Haggerty's Accomplishments own water infrastructure pacity would range between sion, fed by developer fees, Palmer. Alameda County Supervisor Scott Hag- and for Zone 7, the Val- 1.3 million to 1.8 million the other half by Fund 120 Director Jim McGrail gerty took the oath of office this month for ley’s water wholesaler. The Acre Feet (AF) of water. for renewal, replacement, said that the algae blooms Pleasanton council told its By comparison, San Luis and system-wide improve- are so plentiful in Discovery his 6th four year term. attendees that the council Reservoir, near Hollister, ments. One-half of the Fund Bay, signs are posted and Haggerty, who represents Dublin, Liver- can’t do anything about the holds 2 million AF. Zone 120 money will come from dogs can’t enter the water. more and unincorporated areas in east Zone 7 side of the combined 7 would take 20,000 AF of reserves, and the other half “That’s the water we drink. county, ran unopposed in the November water rates. Some people at water annually in wet years, from debt financing. I’m pleased we are on this,” election. As a result, there was no editorial the Zone 7 meeting carried and has the ability to store it The approval includes said McGrail. endorsement describing his accomplish- signs urging recall of Zone 7 in the Central Valley where $4.1 million to hire CDM Directors also unani- directors, unless they reduce it swaps water with a water Smith to design the facility. mously voted to accept Zone ments. the rates. storage district. Estimated The ozone facility is in- 7 duties under the Sustain- He said in taking the oath of office, Julie Testa, who ran for cost of production is $600 tended to improve water able Groundwater Manage- "We've gotten a lot done, and we have a Pleasanton mayor this fall, per AF. Board president quality in regard to taste and ment Act (SGMA). The state lot more work to do." said that as a business owner Dick Quigley said that figure odor, but more importantly, is imposing the new require- Haggerty can be proud of the fact that she has no choice but to is really low, compared to it will reduce the danger ments on all ground-water pay the higher rates. She alternatives. Zone 7 expects of toxic chemicals coming basin managers in the state. his efforts to obtain funds led the way to said that unlike Zone 7, she that some money will be from algal blooms in the Zone 7 has earned a good make the Bankhead Theater a reality and has no ratepayers that she available for a grant from Delta. reputation with the state as a helped to sustain it. can call on to pay her more Proposition 1. Zone 7 total Zone 7 associate engineer ground-water manager, and He has taken a leading role in efforts to money. estimated share of the proj- Mona Olmsted said that one was included in materials improve transportation in the region, in- Another speaker said that ect will be $761,000, with 10 lesson learned concerning with SGMA as a model for cluding pushing for high occupancy vehicle he has always been a water percent more appropriated, algal blooms was the ban what other districts should conservator. “I feel the rate in case the estimate turns out on water use imposed by be doing. lanes on I-580 that are now operational. He hikes are really unreason- to be too low. the city of Toledo, Ohio. Zone 7 Principal Ge- has actively worked to establish a process able. Things are chang- The board also approved The city issued a warning ologist Matt Katen showed that would connect BART to the ACE sta- ing. All the people I know adding an ozone treat- to boil all water, because of a graph depicting the water tion at Greenville, something that would through social media are ment facility at the Patter- the toxic effect from a huge level at one important well, further help alleviate traffic congestion on angry. If you don’t make a son Pass Water Treatment infestation of algae. which has records back change, we’ll make sure this Plant (PPWTP). Originally, Olmsted added that the to 1900, when its water I-580. will be changed,” he said. adding ozone treatment at Environmental Protection was just below the ground This past year, he was instrumental in the Pleasanton vice mayor PPWTP was scheduled for Agency has said that any- surface. The well started creation of the Community Choice Aggre- Kathy Narum announced 2029, but by moving it up, where from 0.3 micrograms dropping in the 1920s, hit gation, which enables local governments to at the audience microphone the facility should be open to 3 micrograms per liter its lowest levels in 1964, pool electricity demand within their juris- that Pleasanton and Zone 7 by 2018. Ozone treatment of algal can damage liver, and has rebounded to nearly dictions in order to procure electricity for will conduct a joint meeting already had been autho- kidneys and nervous system. its original level, because in January offering informa- rized for the Del Valle Water Director John Greci said, of continuing ground-water customers, with the potential to lower the tion on how to read the line Treatment Plant. “This is a really serious con- management by Zone 7, costs to consumers. Much of the electric- items on water bills. Estimated cost of the cern. I really support moving which was formed in 1957. ity will be produced by clean energy, such In noticed actions, the Patterson Pass ozone facil- it up, and getting the design At the beginning of the as solar and wind, that lowers greenhouse Zone 7 board unanimously ity is $24 million. The other going.” meeting, Quigley led a mo- gases. passed resolutions designed two filtration works to be Director Sarah Palmer ment of silence “for our dear to improve water quality and installed at Patterson Pass said that ozone combined friend, Margaret Tracy,” His support of the Affordable Housing availability for its custom- will cost $27.5 million, for a with activated granular car- who died earlier in Decem- Bond Measure helped to gain voter ap- ers. On one item, the board combined total cost of $51.5 bon filters is the best way to ber at age 93. She served as proval in November. authorized General Manager million. Other work there, remove endocrine disrup- a Zone 7 director from 1978 We thank him for his leadership in these Jill Duerig to apply to the including filter rehabilita- tors from the water, and to 1994. Tracy continued to important areas. Sites Project Authority for a tion, will add $5.1 million the toxins that accompany attend meetings for years, share in the Sites Reservoir, to the cost, bringing the total algae. Because of climate nearly every month. She was to be constructed 75 miles price tag to $56.6 million. change, and its effect on there several times this year. northwest of Sacramento. One-half of the cost of the

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(Opinions voiced in let- Do not allow the City to a number of Delta growers questions later” attitude will helped this young scientist Beyond Meat and Impos- ters published in Mailbox land speculate in order to re- were pumping water out of not make America great or walk a different path; was sible Foods, are creating are those of the author and zone downtown property to the Delta without holding any safer and could launch he just being set up to go to plant-based burgers and do not necessarily reflect the residential. When using 4.2 riparian water rights. Some a nuclear war. jail...vindictively? Was he other meats that are more opinion of The Independent. million tax dollars to pur- were also shipping water to Love trumps hate any unpopular because of his delicious, convenient, and The Independent will not chase land we should have land not contiguous with day! personal political views? healthy than the old-fash- publish anonymous letters. guarantees that the intended the Delta. Did he step on the wrong ioned animal-based variety. All letters are required to use will benefit residents It's not surprising that toe? A brief flash of attitude They are backed by tech have the names of the per- Can of Worms not developers. There is no Congressman McNerney, Rich Buckley for authority perhaps? Is industry pioneers like Mi- sons submitting them. Abu- doubt special interest will be who no longer lives in Pleas- he the designated fall guy crosoft founder Bill Gates, sive letters may be rejected Livermore represented, the changes that anton, is supporting pow- here? When does the budget Google principals Sergey or edited. Frequent letter Sean Darin Kinion. They writers may have publica- occur should benefit us, resi- erful Stockton business, plan to throw him in the extension or renewal of a Brin and Eric Schmidt, and tion of their letters delayed. dents need to have a voice. but the Livermore Valley's slammer. This is a story of laboratory failure other- PayPal co-founder Peter Letters should be sent by First (DSP) task force interests lie on the opposite a young scientist who spent wise become theft or fraud Thiel. Even animal meat email to editmail@com- meeting is Tuesday, Janu- side of the argument. RTD's government research grant pray-tell? Or was his real behemoth Tyson Foods has puserve.com) ary 24th. actions imperil only about money, produced no results, failure to not entrench his announced a $150 million 5% of our water, but more received pay and awards, research in contrivance with venture capital fund to ex- Land Speculation Water Issue than half of that for Silicon and apparently kept asking two or more colleagues? plore and invest in these Julie Testa Claude O. Burdick, MD Valley. Not for the first time, for more of the same...but Because we all know If it's products. Pleasanton Livermore Senator Feinstein is the adult stole nothing. So? big enough, it must be real The plant-based food rev- Pleasanton City Council I would like to comment in the room. Is this how our secret science. (4) What are suit- olution is going mainstream. voted to buy the vacant on the recent article regard- world of government intends able disciplines even when Hundreds of school, col- lot across from the library. ing the Restore the Delta Love Trumps Hate to police its own and shape money is not stollen? Jail? lege, hospital, and corporate Don’t believe there is no group (RTD) of Stockton Denis Telgemeier public perception from here I suspect putting this cafeterias have embraced plan for that property, it is and the request of Congress- Pleasanton on out? young scientist in jail will Meatless Monday. Fast-food the next piece of the puzzle man McNerney for the Pres- I deeply resent the com- It's all coming to a head open a can of worms no chains Chipotle, Panera, toward increased housing ident to veto Sen. Feinstein's ment by Darren Edwards with a government-smirched one wants, that will cause Subway, and Taco Bell are density in our downtown. water bill. There is another (Mailbox, Dec. 22, 2016) reputation of an 18-month nearly everything going on rolling out plant-based din- The upcoming Downtown side to this issue, possibly that President Obama “fun- prison sentence for Sean Da- at LLNL to be reviewed ner options. Specific Plan (DSP) Task available only to readers damentally dislikes our rin Kinion, 44, of Lafayette. through a different lens. And American consum- Force will lay out the plan of the farm press. About country” and that Trump His disciplinary case Maybe we should apply this ers are responding, with and tie it all together with a year ago, the magazine “loves our country.” seems to have far reaching standard to LLNL's outside fully one third reducing a plan to move the police Vegetables West published Despite efforts by Repub- consequences and seems Board of Directors? their intake of animal-based station and City offices for an article indicating that licans who wanted Demo- to have been taken too far meats, milks, and other food the purpose of rezoning the RTD was actually an "inter- crats to fail, America under in my humble opinion. (1) New Year's Resolution products. current site to residential. est group" of large Delta Obama flourished. He re- Government sponsored re- Lucas Nelson Let's make this New DSP is intended to result farmers attempting to use inforced key principles of search scientists in general Livermore Year's resolution about in increased building height the Delta smelt population American democracy: social surrounding NIF and over- The coming New Year's exploring the rich variety and a lot of residential de- to prevent pumping of water equality, minority rights, budget projects, may now resolution should be pretty of delicious, convenient, velopment. The Task Force already allocated, with the freedom, and integrity. In the have a real political Sword obvious, particularly when healthy plant-based dinners, objective is clearly stated, hope of drying up their com- past eight years, Obama has of Damocles overshadow it comes to diet: 2017 will lunch meats, cheeses, milks, "The key objective for DSP petition, and making their shown his love for America failure. Some work environ- go down in history as the and ice creams available in is…downtown land use and own land more valuable. and for the American people. ment! (2) Management over- year when plant-based meats every supermarket. The in- policy changes. Specific Following your edito- And he has done so with sight liaison responsibility, have revolutionized the food ternet offers tons of recipes objectives…integration of rial, I checked with Harvey integrity, humility, faith, and ...surely a closer look and industry. and transition tips. residential development… Bailey, the well-respected compassion. He has been a a guiding hand would have A dozen start-ups, led by evaluation of maximum head of the Friant Water president for all Americans. building height…for resi- Users' Group. Friant obtains “It will be okay,” wrote dential and commercial water south of the Delta, Mr. Edwards of a Trump Former Lab Scientist Sentenced properties…recommenda- and in that sense, doesn't presidency. A former Lawrence Inspector General of the For example, Kinion tions for land uses on the have a dog in the fight. I don’t agree. Replacing Harvey said that the allega- Medicare with privatized Livermore National Labo- Intelligence Community (IC knowingly mailed non- existing civic center site”. ratory (LLNL) scientist, IG) and the Department of functional “bogus” compo- http://www.cityofpleasan- tion was generally true, but health care will not make us that the bigger issue is that a stronger, healthier nation. S. 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December 29, 2016 • The Independent 5 Bond Refinance Saves Dublin Taxpayers Money The Dublin Unified rate, tax-exempt, and includ- Bonds were sold at 2.99% subsequent series of bonds to Dublin taxpayers. We resources.” School District has sold ed no Capital Appreciation interest, considerably lower and stay at or below the are also excited to continue Additionally, the District $14.6 million of 2016 Gen- Bonds (CABs). Refunding than the 5.10% average cou- maximum tax rate of $60 work in our district with benefitted from rating up- eral Obligation Refunding Bonds are similar in purpose pon of the refunded CABs. per $100k of assessed value. the funding provided by grades from both Moody’s Bonds and $60 million of to refinancing a home mort- In addition to the Re- The true-interest-cost for the Measure H and the first is- Investors Service and S&P Series A Bonds from the gage. The Bonds sold by funding Bonds, the District Series A bonds is 3.50% over suance of those Bonds. The Global Ratings. The new 2016 (Measure H) authori- the District pay off existing issued Series A Bonds to the 30-year term. Board appreciates the sup- ratings of Aa1 by Moody’s zation. debt with funds borrowed fund capital facility projects Board President Megan port of our community, and and AA by S&P places the Through the issuance of at a lower interest rate. The within the District. This Rouse coommented, “We remains deeply dedicated District among the top tier the 2016 Refunding Bonds, savings are then passed on to $60 million bond sale is are extremely pleased to to fiscal responsibility and of California school district the District saved taxpayers the taxpayers in the form of the first series issued under bring a significant savings prudent stewardship of our credits. $9.71 million over the full lower property taxes. Measure H, passed by the term of the bonds equal to Proceeds from the bonds Dublin community in June approximately $5.9 million will be used to refund the 2016. The Series A Bonds in present value savings or Election of 2004, Series were issued with a 30-year East Greenland ice sheet has responded to 35.75% of bonds refunded. C (Capital Appreciation maturity term which will climate change for the last 7.5 million years The Bonds were fixed- Bonds). The Refunding help to provide capacity for Using marine sediment beryllium (Be) that were Thermal conditions at cores containing isotopes of found in the quartz sand the ice-sheet bed control its aluminum and beryllium, from ice-rafted debris in ability to erode, incorporate DELTA a group of international sediment cores. and transport rock and sedi- (continued from page one) researchers has discovered Analyzing those isotopes ment. Warm-based ice can that East Greenland experi- in sediment shed from the effectively erode rock and sible to Central Valley and quickly as possible.” California. enced deep, ongoing glacial continent and stored at the transport sediment to and off Southern California water Delta Fix would be used Restore the Delta (RTD), erosion over the past 7.5 bottom of the ocean as ma- the coast, while cold-based agencies after courts rulings in conjunction with the sepa- on the other hand, says that million years. rine sediment gives scien- ice, below the pressure melt- that the state has been remiss rate Eco Restore program to the Delta Fix would hurt the The research reconstructs tists insight into how Green- ing point, is frozen to the bed in protecting the endangered restore more Delta marshes Delta-area economy, and ice sheet erosion dynamics land responded to climate and generally non-erosive; it Delta smelt. and strengthen dikes, which eliminate jobs there, includ- in that region during the past change in the past, and how buries and preserves ancient The Valley is part of the will “revive California ing agricultural work. RTD 7.5 million years and has in turn it may respond in the landscapes rather than erod- state’s water delivery sys- salmon and other species,” sees southern Central Valley potential implications for future. ing them. tem, and is affected by what said Gerald Meral, Califor- big agriculture and housing how much the ice sheet will The concentration of cos- The isotopic record in the happens in the Delta water nia Water Director at the developers as the major driv- respond to future interglacial mogenic nuclides in rock, new research thus focuses on puzzle. Valley water whole- Natural Heritage Institute ers behind the Delta Fix. warming. sand and soil reveals the ex- the areas of the ice sheet that saler Zone 7 Water Agency’s (NHI), a non-profit group Although proponents The team, made up from posure history of the surface. were warm-based. board went on record previ- that works to restore river may say that the Delta Fix researchers from Lawrence ously as supporting the Bay and river delta habitat. Meral has the green light, Barbara Livermore National Labora- Delta Conservation Plan, an once headed the non-profit Barrigan-Parrilla, chief ex- tory, University of Vermont, earlier version of the Water League of Conservation ecutive of Restore the Delta, Boston College and Imperial Fix. Voters. He served as DWR said that by no means is the College London, analyzed City of Livermore The board was set to vote deputy director in the 1980s Delta Fix ready to go. She sediments eroded from the earlier this year to endorse in Brown’s earlier adminis- compared the EIR to “the continent and deposited BMR Program the Water Fix, but pulled tration. submission of homework to in the ocean off the coast, back after a protest at the NHI is the only environ- be graded.” which are like a time capsule Providing brand new and resale meeting from Restore the mental organization in the Barrigan-Parrilla said preserving records of glacial affordable homeownership Delta (RTD), and concerns coalition listed on the CWS that the EIR cannot be final- processes. The research ap- opportunities to income-qualified of Zone 7 directors. The web site. An overwhelm- ized until completion of a pears in the Dec. 8 edition of buyers in the City of Livermore board agreed to wait until ing number of the member biological opinion in March the journal, Nature. the final EIR and the state’s organizations shown there or April 2017, according to The first presence of ice- responses would be issued. are chambers of commerce statements made by the State rafted debris suggests that ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Announcement of the in Central and Southern Water Project’s DWR, and East Greenland glaciers final EIR brought contrast- California and construction- the federal Bureau of Rec- initially reached the coast THROUGH JANUARY 13th ing responses from two related unions. lamation, which operates about 7.5 million years ago, Please visit our website at: organizations that have been Promoters of the Water the federal Central Valley whereas the surface texture www.hellohousing.org/stewardship/ focused on the plan. Fix have emphasized the Project. of the sand grains suggests cityoflivermore/newhomes Californians for Water jobs the public works project Barrigan-Parrilla said that glaciation there began to learn more about program restrictions, eligibility Security (CWS) released a would bring, as well as other that RTD will be digging 11 million years ago. requirements and the online application process. statement saying that many development, because Cali- around in the report’s 80,000 Using Lawrence Liver- people from business, labor, fornia growth depends on pages. RTD will look at more’s Center for Accel- water agencies, family farms water. Also included in CWS agency replies to public erator Mass Spectrometry, and others are calling for are a few Central Valley ag- comments, engage in the LLNL scientist Susan Zim- “strong support for moving ricultural organizations and process moving forward, merman and collaborators these projects forward as water districts in southern and prepare litigation, if analyzed the isotopes of required, she said.

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YourYour LocalLocal NewsNews SourceSource SinceSince 19631963 6 The Independent • December 29, 2016 YEAR IN REVIEW (continued from page 3) lawsuit settlement involving expansion of the Altamont Landfill. The landfill op- erators agreed to pay a fee to mitigate impacts of the expansion. The Vasco Land- fill also pays the fee. The decision by the committee was to establish priorities to determine what properties should be acquired. Zone 7 Water Agency increased its potential res- ervation from 10,000 acre feet to 20,000 acre feet in a new-water project in north- eastern California. Zone Photos - Doug Jorgensen 7 and other agencies were Crowds enjoyed sampling the various wine and food invited to reserve space in pairings during the annual Taste Our Terrior hosted by the Sites Reservoir Project, the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. which would be built 75 miles northeast of Sacra- mento. 400 people the first evening, budget for all the projects The Western Association with about 80% of those on will be about $4.6 million. of Schools Accreditation hand indicating they wanted CEMEX planned to con- withheld its accreditation of the residential units to be duct more gravel mining in the Livermore Valley Char- cut substantially. Lennar "Lake A," a quarry near the ter Preparatory pending a Multifamily Communities Oaks subdivision in Liver- Photo - Doug Jorgensen site review. Accreditation and Presidio Companies more, close to Isabel and The batter from the Southeast watched as the ball left the park for a home run during is important in applying for had been chosen as the de- Vineyard Avenues. CEMEX the Little League Intermediate World Series action in Livermore. admission to four year col- velopers of the property on had stopped mining the site leges and universities. the east and west of South several years ago. It was The United States Citi- Livermore Avenue between in the process of planning zenship and Immigration Railroad Avenue and First a reclamation project that Services' San Francisco Street. The preliminary plan would turn the water-filled Field Office held its first-ev- included a 550-space public mine over to Zone 7 Water er naturalization ceremony parking garage, 200 apart- Agency as early as 2018. in Pleasanton. Twenty-four ments, 60 condominiums, However, CEMEX now local immigrants, including a walkway between the wanted to continue min- a family of three, took the residential areas, a market ing, because there is a great Oath of Allegiance at the hall and a 125 to 135 room demand for housing and Pleasanton Library. Marriott Hotel on the east this time, and therefore for Pleasanton began the side of South Livermore aggregate. process of updating its Avenue. At the second spe- A new letter from the Downtown Specific Plan cial meeting, the council Livermore Valley Joint Uni- by establishing the make-up directed city staff to analyze fied School District to Tri- of a task force to guide the parking, traffic and retail Valley Learning Corporation process. It would consist of uses for development in the (TVLC) focused on what two councilmembers, two downtown. Councilmem- appeared to be significant planning commissioners ber Steven Spedowfski's cash flow shortages in the a member of the Ecnomic motion to limit residential current operating budget for Vitality Committee, two units to half or less of the the two Livermore charter from the Pleasanton Down- 260 proposed was defeated schools operated by TVLC, town Association and three with Stewart Gary, Laureen the Livermore Valley Char- at-large representatives to Turner and Mayor John ter School and Livermore be appointed by council- Marchand voting "no." In Valley Charter Prepara- members not serving on voting against Spedowfski's tory school. The letter was Photos - Doug Jorgensen the task force. Mayor Jerry motion, the council majority signed by Susan Kinder, Pooches of all sizes took part in the annual parade in downtown Pleasanton. The Thorne and Councilmember stated they weren't ready to Chief Business Official event, held by the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers each year as its annual fund- Kathy Natrum were chosen decide on the appropriate raiser, took place during the 1st Wednesday Party. to represent the council. number of units. Thorne called it one of the It was announced that city's most important task Squaw Valley Academy forces. "The mayor needs Bay Area , a private school, to be on it." would share a modern build- The Dublin City Coun- ing with the Livermore Val- cil approved an arts space ley Charter Preparatory . pilot program that rewards The school will be operated participating arts groups by California Preparatory not with money, but with Academy, according to CPA space for rehearsals, per- manager Bill Batchelor. He formances, and display of estimated a current enroll- visual art works. The vote ment of 50 for the new was unanimous. school, adding more stu- The Livermore City dents are enrolling every Council heard from sev- day. eral speakers who urged the The Pleasanton Unified Council to make changes in School District trustees the proposed plan to devel- voted to place a $270 mil- op 8.2 acres in the heart of lion bond measure on the the city. The remarks were November 8, 2016 ballot. a prelude to a planned city The board also approved a council/planning commis- specific list of projects that Members of the Mendenhall Family Association gathered in Livermore. The association met to celebrate the lives sion workshop. Speakers would be funded with the of the William, Martin and Absolom Mendenhall, the founding fathers of Livermore. Family members came from expressed concern about the money. A citizens oversight as far away as Alaska, Georgia, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey, Canada, Texas, Utah and California. The Family plan,stating there was too committee would be created Association holds reunions every three years at various locations around the United States. much housing and too little with at least seven members, open space. as required by the law that permits the 55 percent level of the Livermore District. site where the tennis courts Blackman and Xiaozhao ignations in the area former- AUGUST 2016 of approval. Kinder's letter stated that the would have been built. The Zhuang; (1 seat, 2 year term) ly known as The Promenade, Two special meetings in- The Livermore Area Rec- new budget failed to escalate green area is used by neigh- incumbent Sameer Hakim, converting existing neigh- volving the Livermore City reation and Park District a higher percentage payment bors as a park. and Dan Cherrier; Chabot- borhood commercial and Council and Planning Com- Board approved concep- to the State Teachers Retire- The November 8, 2016 Las Positas Community public/semi-public land uses mission heard numerous tual designs for four play- ment System for this year, ballot included the following College Trustees, (area 5 to medium and medium high speakers addressing plans ground renovations. The as required by law. - Congress, 15th District: in- - 1 seat) incumbent Carlo residential to accommodate for development of 8.2 acres playgrounds at Jane Addams The Pleasanton City cumbent Eric Swalwell (D) Vecchiarelli; (area 7, 1 seat) an active senior residential belonging to the city in Preschool, May Nissen Park, Council voted unanimously and Danny Turner (R); State incumbent William Macedo community. The vote was 4 downtown Livermore. Is- Pleasure Island Park and Big to delay construction of two Assembly, 16th District: and Edralin "Ed" Maduli; to 1 to deny the request, with sues raised included hous- Trees Park will be incorpo- additional tennis courts at incumbent Catharine Baker Livermore Area Recreation Don Biddle arguing in favor ing numbers, open space, rated into the Capital Im- the Tennis and Community (R) and Cheryl Cook-Kallio and Park District board (2 of the study. Biddle said no parking and traffic. There provement Budget for fiscal Park. The decision followed (D); State Senate, 7th Dis- seats): incumbent Beth Wil- building was happening in were approximately 300 to years 2016-2019. The total protest by neighbors of the trict: incumbent Steve Glaz- son, John Kibbe and Jan Pa- the area. "I think it's time to er (D) and Joseph Rubay lajac; BART Board, district study this." (R); Dublin Mayor: incum- 5 (1 seat): incumbent John Pleasanton Mayoral Can- bent David Haubert, Shawn McPartland and Jennifer didate Julie Testa went to Costello; Dublin City Coun- Hosterman. Ballot Mea- court to compel Pleasanton's cil (2 seats): incumbent Do- sures: Pleasanton Measure City Clerk to file Testa's reen Wehrenberg, Mona Lisa MM Johnson Drive/Costco candidate statement to be Ballesteros, Arun Goel, and initiative; Pleasanton School included in the sample bal- Melissa Hernandez Strah.; Bond Measure I1; Liver- lot voter's pamphlet voters Livermore Mayor: incum- more Measure FF, Spring- would receive prior to the bent John Marchand; Liver- town open space; BART general election November more City Council (2 seats): Bond Measure RR, finance 8th. City Clerk Karen Diaz incumbents Stewart Gary repairs and upgrades of cur- refused to accept a copy of and Laureen Turner, Rob- rent system; and Alameda Testa's statement sent via ert Carling, Bob Coomber, County Bond Measure A1, email before the August 12th Chester Moore and John affordable housing bond. deadline expired, explaining Stein; Pleasanton Mayor: Friends of Livermore that she required a hard copy incumbent Jerry Thorne endorsed two Livermore of the statement. Diaz in a and Julie Testa; Pleasanton City Council candidates on follow-up email to Testa in- City Council (2 seats): Karla the November 8, 2016 bal- sisted she had no discretion Brown and Jerry Pentin and lot, Bob Carling and Bob in the matter, and pointed Herb Ritter; Pleasanton Uni- Coomber. to a court ruling on election fied School District trustees The Dublin City Council deadlines that "hard and fast (3 seats): incumbents Valerie denied a request to initiate enforcement...was the most Arkin and Jamie Hintzke, a general plan amendment reliable way to ensure that Steve Maher and Kathleen study for 14.1 acres within everyone is treated fairly and Photo - Doug Jorgensen Ruegsegger; Dublin Uni- the East Dublin Specific equally." Families arrived at Alamo Creek Park in Dublin with sleeping bags, tents, chairs and fied School District trustees Plan. The request by Martin flashlights to take part in a campout in mid-August. A campfire with entertainment (3 seats, 4 year terms): in- Inderbitzen on behalf of was just one of the activities that included group games, arts and crafts and s'mores. cumbents Dan Cunningham Grafton Station, LLC, would and Amy Miller, Gabrielle have changed land use des- December 29, 2016 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES

Trophies were handed out at the end of the cricket tournament.

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Amador Valley High School and Granada High battled to a 1 to 1 tie in a conference varsity soccer game. Photo - Doug Jorgensen Dublin High School varsity soccer team earned its first Fusion U14 Champs 6BT and Lyon Zhang (17) with 6 new EBAL victory, 1 to 0, over Livermore High School. For the Fusion U14 Boys Maroon, Best times. the final outcome of the 2016 season Pictured are members of the Pleasanton Seahawks hinged on a long trek to the Central Valley. Needing a win or tie to secure Cricket Tournament swim team. first place in their division, the team Cricket for Cubs successfully hit the road to take on Fresno Alliance. hosted 3rd edition of Inter-school Leading up to that game, the boys tournament over the weekend of 12/17 had endured a season-long gauntlet and 12/18. of extremely hard-fought matches, In this edition of tournament, there all decided by two goals or fewer. were eight middle school teams: Har- Combustion Consortium The team braced for another dogfight. vest Park Middle School, Pleasanton; Instead, the team delivered one of Fallon Middle School, Dublin; Iron its best games of the season, crush- Horse Middle School, San Ramon; Formed at Sandia ing the Alliance by a score of 8-0. Windmere Middle School, San Ra- Landon Ratinho and Edwin Zabala mon; and Gale Ranch Middle School, scored two goals apiece, while Mikey San Ramon. Three elementary school Sandia National Laboratories has formed an industry- Christian, Aleksandr Cortes, Giovany teams took part: John Green Elemen- funded Spray Combustion Consortium in order to better Fuentes, and Eric "Pickles" Perez each tary School, Dublin; Hidden Hills scored one. Patrick Curulla, Hunter Elementary School, San Ramon; and, understand fuel injection by developing modeling tools. Houghton, and Parker Moore created Amador Elementary School, Dublin Control of fuel sprays is key to the development of clean, numerous scoring opportunities with After 20 games in three different affordable fuel-efficient engines. expert passing. Eduardo Angeles, grounds with the help of numerous Ryan Hoopes, and Abe Zarate led the parent volunteers and youth members, Intended for industry, software vendors and national defensive effort. Thomas Bosso was the middle school final was played laboratories, the consortium provides a direct path from extremely active, as he defended, fa- between Harvest Park Middle School fundamental research to validated engineering models ul- cilitated, and supported his teammates and Fallon Middle School with Harvest wherever he was needed. Park taking the title. Ajay Immadi from timately used in combustion engine design. The three-year By winning the game, the team Harvest Park won the MVP award, consortium agreement builds on Department of Energy earned two honors: A division cham- Kanish Bhalla from Harvest Park was (DOE) research projects to develop predictive engine fuel pionship and a promotion from NPL2 selected as best batsman award and to NPL1 next season. Siddhant Wani from Fallon Middle injector nozzle flow models and methods and couple them the best bowler award in middle school With victory against Fresno Alliance assured, U14 Boys to spray development outside the nozzle. categories. The Elementary School final was Maroon Head Coach Craig Scheer gave starting goalie Consortium participants include Sandia and Argonne Pleasanton Seahawks played between Hidden Hills Elemen- national laboratories, the University of Massachusetts at The Pleasanton Seahawks com- Mikey Christian (second from right) a chance to play peted in the ‘CA-NV Speedo Sec- tary and Amador Elementary school Amherst, Toyota Motor Corp., Renault, Convergent Science, tionals 2016’ swim meet. The meet Hidden HIlls winning the champion- the field. Mikey came through with a goal, igniting a was held on December 16-19, 2016 ship. Vikram Ravi from Hidden Hills Cummins, Hino Motors, Isuzu and Ford Motor Co. Data, won the MVP award, Gatik Trivedi team celebration that exemplified the camaraderie that understanding of the critical physical processes involved and at the East Los Angeles College, in Monterey Park, CA . The meet was from Hidden Hills the best batsman helped to propel the team to a division championship initial computer model formulations are being developed sponsored by USA Swimming and award and Ayush Bhatgare from Ama- and a promotion to NPL1. Southern California Swimming and dor Elementary the best bowler award. and provided to all participants. On hand for the closing ceremo- Sandia researcher Lyle Pickett, who serves as Sandia’s was hosted by Fullerton Swimming. Representing the Pleasanton Se- nies were Nadia Gruny, USA women lead for the consortium, said predictive spray modeling is cricket captain; Srihari Dasarathy, Championship at ESPN’s Wide World season. No prior experience necessary. ahawks, Emily Claridge age 15 with of Sports Complex. 2 new best times, Jacqueline Davis former USA U19 cricket team opener; Online registration is open at www. critical in the development of advanced engines. “Most David Haubert, Dublin City Mayor; The 2017 North American Cham- lgsa.org. Visit the website or email pathways to higher engine efficiency rely on fuel injection (16), Caroline Eckel (15), Daniella pionship is a collaboration of the Hawkins (15) 4BT, Jessica He (17) Jerry Thorne, Pleasanton City Mayor; [email protected] for more information. directly into the engine cylinder,” Pickett said. “While Kathy Narum, Pleasanton Vice Mayor; sport’s national governing bodies in 4BT, Miranda Heckman (15), Mack- each country – USA Football and industry is moving toward improved direct-injection strate- enzie Lee (14) 5BT, Sofia Moufarrej Scott Parkins, San Ramon City Vice Mayor; and Sridhar Verose, Parks and Football Canada – featuring top CYO Track and Field gies, they often encounter uncertainties associated with fuel (17), Emma Valentine (16) 1BT, El- student-athletes in football’s greatest len Wang (14) 3BT, Mattias Blanco Community Service Commissioner. St. Michael CYO Track and Field injection equipment and in-cylinder mixing driven by fuel annual international competition. Play- team will begin practices for the fall (15) 5BT, Brandon Brown (17) 2BT, ers will arrive in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. Calvin Chui (15) 3BT, season on February 8th. Sign ups are sprays. Characterizing fuel injector performance for all op- Biletnikoff 23 and will kick games off on Jan. 28. January 9, 12, 17 & 19 at St. Charles erating conditions becomes a time-consuming and expensive Jonah Cooper (16) 7 BT plus his Canada is 6-0 against the United first US Open Cut in the 200 Back, National Coach Borromeo Catholic Church in Liver- proposition that seriously hinders engine development.” Livermore Valley Charter Prep States in all-time Under-18 National more. The team is open to all children Calvin David (15) 3BT, Christopher Team play. Jhong (16) 3BT, Tyler Lu (16) 11BT football coach Fred Biletnikoff Jr. has from kindergarten through eighth Industry has consequently identified predictive models grade who live in Livermore or attend for fuel sprays as a high research priority supporting the plus his Junior National cut in the been named to the 2017 U.S. Under-18 500 Free, Lleyton Plattel (14) 6BT, National Team coaching staff. The St. Michael. Go to www.smisctrack. development and optimization of higher-efficiency engines. Alex Ren (14) 2BT, Nicholas Skin- team of 48 high school athletes from LGSA Registration org for more information or contact Sprays affect fuel-air mixing, combustion and emission ner (15) 5BT, Edward Smith (17) across the country will compete against Livermore Girls Softball Associa- Mandy Costello at mandy.costello@ Canada in the first North American tion welcomes all Livermore girls aged hotmail.com or 925-337-7344. formation processes in the engine cylinder; understanding 5-18 for the 2017 Spring Recreational and modeling the spray requires detailed knowledge about flow within the fuel injector nozzle as well as the disper- sion of liquid outside of the nozzle. However, nozzle flow processes are poorly understood and quantitative data for model development and validation are extremely sparse. Consortium participants already are conducting several experiments using different nozzle shapes, transparent and metal nozzles and gasoline and diesel type fuels. The experi- ments provide quantitative data and a better understanding of the critical physics of internal nozzle flows, using advanced Interactive Online Calendar techniques like high-speed optical microscopy, X-ray radi- ography and phase-contrast imaging. The experiments and detailed simulations of the internal flow, cavitation, flash-boiling and liquid breakup processes are used as validation information for engineering-level modeling that is ultimately used by software vendors and in- dustry for the design and control of fuel injection equipment. The goals of the research are to reveal the physics that are general to all injectors and to develop predictive spray models that will ultimately be used for combustion design. Consortium participants meet on a quarterly basis where information is shared and updates are provided. PLEASANTON (continued from page one) stated Rubino was placed on our programs, and parent leave “pending the outcome and community partners will Cultural Arts of an investigation regarding help to ensure stability and a personnel matter.” a continued focus on student Because of state per- achievement,” according to and Community Events sonnel law, as well as the the news release. Brown Act, public bodies Rubino began his duties are obligated not to name July 1, after a year-long pro- ahead of time the people cess that included commu- to be discussed at a closed nity stakeholder participa- session. If a decision were tion as well as faculty, staff to be reached, the board can and administration. He was name the person involved in superintendent for four years the action it took. No other in Gridley, located north of names were mentioned in Sacramento. He brought the release. experience in administrative The release stated, "The issues in the Martinez and board’s decision to conduct Mt. Diablo school districts. this investigation demon- He served as an elementary strates that we place the school principal and a re- highest priority on creating source specialist for students and maintaining a profes- with learning disabilities. sional working environment When Rubino was hired, Find out what is happening for all employees.” trustee Jamie Hintzke, who Deputy Superintendent was board president then, Micaela Ochoa, who over- said that critical in the in the Tri-Valley... sees the district’s finances, board’s decision was his has agreed to serve as the experience in implementing www.independentnews.com/calendar district’s staff leader at this new instructional technol- time. “We are confident her ogy initiatives, and “creating (925) 447-8700 familiarity with the district, high-functioning teams.” 8 The Independent • December 29, 2016 Pleasanton Students Recognized for Achievements in the Annual Reflections Art Program Competition

By Carol Graham Nearly 400 students from against others in the same The artistic expression 12 schools competed in age division: Primary (pre- of Pleasanton students was this year's Reflections con- school to 2nd grades); In- honored on December 7 at test, themed "What is Your termediate (3rd through 5th an awards ceremony an- Story?" Students answered grades); Middle (6th through nouncing 23 students whose that question through dance 8th grades); Senior (9th artwork advanced to the choreography, musical com- through 12th grades); and next level of the National position, film and video Special Artist (non-graded). Parent-Teachers Associa- production, literature, pho- The awards ceremony tion (PTA) Reflections Art tography, or visual arts. took place at the Firehouse Program competition. Entrees were critiqued Arts Center and revealed the winners from the second of five rounds of the contest. The first round had chosen Regional Parks Foundation 73 school-level winners who advanced to the city-wide Launches 1-in-a-Million Campaign round. Next up, winners will This month, the Regional Parks Foundation is launching continue to advance through a campaign to raise $1 million annually to fund programs the county, state and national at the East Bay Regional Park District to help protect open rounds. Pictured are award winners in photography. space, acquire parklands and provide vital programs for The Reflections Art Pro- underserved members of the community. gram is designed to provide The 1-in-a-Million campaign calls for 4,000 donors to an opportunity for students give $21 per month or $250 a year. Each individual com- of all ages to unleash their mitment could pay for: creative talents, express • Transportation for 25 youth to visit parks themselves imaginatively, • Job fair training for 15 youth experience the joy of making • Life jackets to protect 10 lives art, tap into critical think- • Tools for five volunteers to assist with trail maintenance ing skills by creating art and habitat restoration • Campership tuition for one child to experience a week in accordance with a com- of camp mon theme chosen annu- • And so much more... ally, and receive positive Donors will receive a 1-in-a-Million commemorative recognition for their original lapel pin to showcase their commitment to both parks and works of art. Additionally, people. Donations are 100 percent tax deductible. by showcasing and cel- Foundation members receive free parking at District ebrating student talent, the parks, unlimited swimming, camping discounts, dog passes program strives to increase and other benefits. community awareness about To join the campaign or learn more about the Foundation, the importance of the arts in visit www.regionalparksfoundation.org/mil education. Visual arts winners. For more information, call Juliana Schirmer, Regional Every year since 1969, Parks Foundation development director, (510) 544-2212, students in schools with par- [email protected]. ticipating PTAs are invited to take part in the Reflections Art Program. Past contest themes have included Let Your Imagination Fly, The Magic of a Moment, What the World Needs Now, and Life in These United States. Next year's theme will be Within Reach. The 23 winners of 2016's "What is Your Story?" con- test are: Dance Choreography: Akshara Sharma (Fairlands Elementary), "My Story Won't Be Complete With- out Dancing"; Shreya Iyer (Hearst Elementary), "Fu- Winners in literature. sion Jam"; Maya Villar (Hart Middle School), "Rise Up"; Muriel Anderson with harp-guitar. Photo - Bryan Allen Nischay Poovaiah (Amador Valley High School), "Dance My Story." Musical Composition: Concert to Raise Funds Christopher Haga (Vintage Hills Elementary), "Haunt- for Music Scholarships ed"; Brenna Lonner (Har- vest Park Middle School), Muriel Anderson will perform in concert for one night "Come At Me, Catch Me"; only Friday, January 6th at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore. She will present her new Audio-visual show, and Karna Mendonca (Ama- ”Wonderlust." dor), "Fugue in E Minor." The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the con- Film and video produc- cert will benefit the Livermore Rotary's Music Scholarship tion: Cameron Werner (Wal- Fund. nut Grove Elementary), Anderson's guitar and harp guitar playing will be high- "The Story of Growbs;" lighted by a backdrop of visuals by celebrated photo-artist Amulya Maddi (Fairlands), Bryan Allen. The first woman to win the National Finger- "The Black to White Rabbit style Guitar Championship, Muriel has performed with Explosion"; Ramen Muru- country legend Chet Atkins, jazz great Les Paul, and con- gadoss (Hart), "Draw My tinues to thrill audiences with her unique and joyous style. Life"; and Nischay Poovaiah This performance will be a musical journey around (Amador), "Founding Fa- the world, bringing together diverse cultures and settings, thers of America." shining a gentle light on our common humanity. To see an Literature: Amiya Bhalo- Music award winners. example of Wonderlust go to this link http://murielanderson. tra (Hearst), "Amiya Libs"; com/av/ Lena Garuda (Hearst), "Ev- To learn more, visit www. Currently named by Guitar World magazine as one of the eryone has a Story"; Joc- Story of our Seas." Street, until May 2017 when facebook.com/Pleasanton- eight most amazing female acoustic players, Muriel Ander- elyn Zhu (Harvest Park), This year's non-advanc- all entries will be displayed CA-Reflections-Arts-Pro- son is one of the few international touring harp-guitarists. "Voices"; and Shangxi Wu ing entries are on display at for the month at the Pleasan- gram-836769289690496. Her recent CD “Nightlight Daylight” has already won 11 (Amador), "My Story." Pleasanton Partners in Edu- ton Library. national awards. Photography: Sion Beary cation (PPIE), 333 Division Tickets for the Muriel Anderson Livermore Rotary Mu- sic Scholarship Concert are $20. They can be purchased in (Vintage Hills), "Fall"; Cora advance at the Livermore Rotary website at http://www. Kerton (Valley View Ele- livermore-rotary.org (PayPal only), or at the door the night mentary), "Pleasanton Kid"; of the show. Arianna Fikrat (Hart), "My The Bothwell Arts Center is located at 8th and H Streets, Mirror"; and Nja Zuniga Livermore. (Amador), "Tenderness." The mission of the Livermore Rotary’s Music Scholar- Visual Arts: James Ryoo ship Fund is to support and facilitate the ambition of those (Fairlands), "I Want to be a students considering perusing a career in music. Scholar- Famous Baseball Player"; ships will be awarded next spring. Over the past decade, Joseph Li (Vintage Hills), the Rotary Music Scholarship Fund has distributed tens of "Shattered Stories"; Joc- thousands of dollars to worthy Livermore students. Grants elyn Tao (Hart), "Forever to students are based on an evaluation of their grant applica- Flying"; and Tiffany Rhee tion and will range from $200 to $1,000 depending on their (Foothill High School), "The grade level and specific needs. For more information regarding the Muriel Anderson concert or the Livermore Rotary Music Scholarship pro- gram, contact: Michael Ferrucci at frettedfriend@gmail. com (www.frettedfriends.com) or David Rounds publicist at [email protected] Special People leave a lasting impression on us.

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To make a gift in remembrance of someone dear that will protect the Tri-Valley’s beauty for future generations, please visit TriValleyConservancy.org or call (925) 449-8706. December 29, 2016 • The Independent 9 DUBLIN (continued from page one) nandez-Strah in asking for on (the commission) are years, he held the position of "Knowledgeable industry ships with arts groups. Also recommended is the report. Mayor David very passionate,” he said. senior vice-president of the advocates are required for Improving Emerald Glen an update of the Cultural Haubert, and the other new Goel said that he agreed Silicon Valley Leadership strong result-oriented solu- Amphitheater was included Arts Master Plan, which is councilmember, Arun Goel, with Haubert that if an Group, which has worked tions with a vision.” on the list, with the potential 15 years old, and the Public voted against the motion. appointee turns out to be on smart growth. The council received rec- to put a back wall on the Art Master Plan which is 10 Gupta’s action came at dysfunctional, or the panel Kothari’s application ommendations for actions space, shade over the stage, years old. the Dec. 20 meeting, where misunderstands its direc- states that he has worked to help expand Dublin’s and at some point, perhaps, The report will go to the the council approved Hau- tive, the behavior can be in local government for 26 cultural arts plans. Recom- add a dressing room. Cultural Arts and Heritage bert’s appointments to other changed through coaching years as a staff person ad- mended are conversion of Listed as a priority was Commission. It will come commissions. However, and workshops. dressing problems associ- the lower level of the Police working with the school back to the council Jan. 10 Gupta stalled the process Gupta’s point was that ated with public works and Services wing at City Hall to district on ways to increase for its approval. for the three Planning Com- it’s better to screen first. “It’s development impacts. He a Cultural Arts Center, and arts-related programming at Haubert said that he likes missioners proposed by important to find candidates has worked for San Francis- increased multicultural pro- schools. That would include the essence of the report. Haubert. who have a skills set that co, Oakland and Inglewood. gramming, such as classes, public performances at the Hernandez-Strah stated, "I Haubert can appoint would be a good fit. “I’m Haubert said that a new events and city-produced Dublin High School Center think we need to look at the commissioners with three not saying it needs to be an process may be good, but performances, which would for Performing Arts. financing and staffing." votes on the council, in- architect or an engineer,” did not like the 11th hour be done through partner- cluding his own. He had said Gupta. timing of Gupta’s request, nominated three people to Haubert said that can- since the nominations al- fill three recent vacancies didates should be vetted ready were before the coun- on the five-member Plan- concerning their tempera- cil. Gupta said, “Better late CLIMATE CHANGE ning Commission. Without ment and ability to get along than never.” Waiting two (continued from page one) at least one new commis- with people. They should years would give the council causing the world to warm Santer signed the CNBC He found it instructive sioner, the panel would not not have to have a techni- time to develop the policy “did not get the science letter as an individual mem- that, after a loud outcry from have a quorum. Goel was the cal background in order change, said Haubert. right” and those who deny ber of the National Academy the scientific and political panel’s chair, but now serves to qualify. Being a Dublin Haubert said he met with it is possible are “ignorant,” of Sciences, with no mention communities, the Trump on the council. resident is enough qualifica- City Manager Chris Foss, he wrote. of Lawrence Livermore Na- transition team last week Haubert’s nominees tion, he said. and discussed the appoint- He pointed to scientifi- tional Laboratory. withdrew a questionnaire were Amit Kothari, Ste- In reference to the behav- ments with him. There was cally demonstrated human Santer’s full letter to that had been sent to the phen Wright, and Mona Lisa ior of the Planning Commis- substantial, although not to- “fingerprints” on climate, the President-elect can be U.S. Department of Energy Ballesteros. sion, Gupta said state law tal, agreement, said Haubert. reflected in “temperature, found at http://www.cnbc. and other federal agencies Gupta said that in recent prohibits a commissioner GOEL CHALLENGES rain, snow and ice, sea level com/2016/12/22/trump-cli- demanding the names of times, the Planning Com- from abstaining on a vote, LIAISON ASSIGNMENT and dozens of other climate mate-change-take-action. government-supported sci- mission meetings have been but Goel abstained. Goel Haubert passed out com- records. html entists who participated in a problem for the city. He replied that he did abstain mittee assignments to coun- “If we ignore this reality, In a telephone interview certain climate science stud- said the panel has been “dys- one time. cilmembers. Goel cast the the climate forecast is not from his home, Santer said ies and conferences. functional” in its approach Biddle said that the com- only vote against the assign- good for us, and is particu- that he felt compelled to In addition to his job as a to considering some issues. missioners had stepped over ments. He said that he would larly bad for future genera- speak out. senior scientist at Lawrence Instead of considering the the line by spending time on provide unique experience tions.” “This is not the time for Livermore National Labora- three Haubert nominees, the school overcrowding and in transportation planning, His CNBC letter took hiding under your desk and tory, Santer believes he has council should be able to growth. He said that those which is the subject of the the results of the Presiden- hoping these issues will go a role as mentor to younger pick from among five candi- issues should be left to the city's liaison to the Alameda tial election into account, away,” he said. “I want to do climate researchers who dates, who would be vetted school district and the City County Transportation Com- recognizing the power that everything I can to be sure may be discouraged from by the city manager or his Council. mission (ACTC). Goel has Trump will soon have to set that we as a country do not remaining in the field. designee, said Gupta. There All three of Haubert’s worked as a staff member governmental policy and opt out of the Paris climate He feels lucky to have is no need to re-advertise the nominees mention school at ACTC, and asked to be either keep the U.S. near agreement.” had “extraordinary mentors” position, because the 17 ap- overcrowding on their ap- considered for liaison. the forefront of worldwide As a scientist who has during his own career and plicants are a big field from plications. It is included in However, Haubert re- climate science or remove published and defended his “would like to give a little which to choose, he said. the section about what do appointed himself as the it from the effort. findings at conferences and of that back” to climate sci- City Attorney John Bak- they think the community liaison, and Biddle as the “Your choices will de- in the professional literature, ence. He wants to do this by ker said he was not sure sees as important issues fac- alternate. termine whether the United he said, he is accustomed to encouraging the professional about the limits of staff ing Dublin. However, none Asked for comment later, States helps to solve this the give and take of scien- development of early-career involvement in the selec- said it was linked to the spe- Goel said that he voted "no" problem, or whether we tific debate. The aggressive colleagues, helping them tion process. State law is cific dealings of the Planning because of what he termed remain a major part of the and sometimes personal think clearly, do rigorous clear that appointments are Commission. the “lack of willingness to problem itself,” he wrote. attacks on those in the field science and publish their a mayor’s call, but must be One nominee, Balles- discuss or change the way If Trump follows through have been something else, results. ratified by the City Council, teros, ran for City Coun- the council operates on vari- on his threat to remove the however. In the meantime, he also said Bakker. He will be re- cil in November, and lost. ous committees.” U.S. from international “You can’t be paid for plans to continue his scien- searching the specifics. She served as chair of the Goel said that normally agreements like the one 25 or 30 years to do good tific work at LLNL, refining Goel defended the com- city’s Parks and Community he could see a new person completed a year ago in climate science and then methods of identifying the mission, saying it was not Services Commission, and being asked to wait until Paris, “Our country will be be expected to say nothing “fingerprints” of human dysfunctional, but was very works at DSRSD. being more familiar with an international pariah.… when that science is dis- activities on the climate, thorough in its work. “To say Wright has worked as a council business, but he The rest of the civilized missed as a hoax….If you and speaking publicly about it’s dysfunctional, is disin- reporter, editor and edito- already has the transporta- world will move on without don’t use your voice, my fear his findings. If those things genuous. We provided solid rial page director for the tion experience that is help- us….We’ll lose relevance, is that you won’t have one.” become impossible, he said, recommendations. People Mercury News. For seven ful for the job. Goel said, stature, and influence.” “I will leave LLNL.”

OBITUARIES Larry A Harward Safeway transferred Larry charity of your choice. vices. The Tri-Valley Haven She was born October of volunteer work to her Longtime resident of and Margie to Brea, CA Callaghan Mortuary is traces its roots back to a 26, 1932 in Platsmouth, Ne- local hospitals. She is and Livermore, CA, Larry Har- where he managed a bever- honored to be serving the single phone line in Bess’s braska to Gerald and Roanna always will continue to be ward, age 80, passed away age plant. Larry retired from Harward family. An online garage. For many years, (Meisinger) Cady. She mar- deeply missed. She left this peacefully surrounded by Safeway in 1996, and Larry guestbook is available for Bess was an active member ried Joseph Dutra, and then earth, not wanting us to be family on Wednesday, De- and Margie moved back to condolences at www.cal- of the Grandmothers for later married Arthur Henry. consumed with sadness and cember 14, 2016. Born Livermore in 1998 to the laghanmortuary.com Peace group, traveling to Ms. Henry lived a beauti- sorrow, but to feel the Joy in Ke- delight of their children and Russia and to Israel to pro- ful long life full of love, joy and Celebration in her life, nilworth, grandchildren. Elisabeth Platt mote peace and tolerance. and many amazing memo- her healing and her reunion UT on Larry lived a rich and Nov. 14, 1922 to Dec. 12, 2016 Again, in her words, “I will ries shared with so many of her lost loved ones. April 8, happy life; he was well loved The irrepressible sponta- judge my life to be a success beautiful people. To her She is survived by daugh- 1936; he and loving in return. He had neous Elisabeth Frazier Platt because of the lives I have family and friends, she was ter Donna Wemken and was the a multitude of friends; he died on December 12 at the touched in just, peaceful, a great pillar of strength in husband Johnnie "Willie" of fourth was well known in his neigh- age of 94. In her own words, and productive ways.” each and everyone's time of Snyder; son Michael Dutra of seven borhood and community. “I didn’t pass, I bid and made She is survived by her need. She lived to love, and and wife Anna Collette of children He was a loving husband, a grand slam.” Raised in three children, Spencer in doing so, she graced so Brooklyn, NY; sister Carla born to father, grandfather, and great Piedmont, Bess volunteered Platt, Emily Platt Rich, and many people with precious Grimsley and husband Dick Arthur grandfather. He was a man for the Marine Corps dur- George Platt, along with memories of all sorts. She of San Mateo, CA; grand- Harward of integrity, great humor, ing World four grandchildren, and her loved the outdoors, camp- children Darci and Kit Les- and Cla- and had a sentimental side W a r niece, Mary Ellen Ratcliff, ing, boating and BBQing. sard of Fresno, CA; Wendi rissa that he showed more and II and and her nephews Andy Tick- She was a passionate sports and Rocky Jasso of Snyder; Tidwell Harward. His child- more as he grew older. He served ner and Richard Bacher. fan. She loved the Oak- Miles Dutra of Brooklyn, hood years were spent in was a wonderful father to two years A memorial gathering of land Raiders and Oakland NY; great grandchildren, Utah; in his teens, his family his daughter and son, and in San family and friends will be A's. She loved playing and Zeke, Jaramina and Archie moved to Wyoming. In Wor- he thoroughly enjoyed his Francis- held on January 22, 2017, teaching games. In better Lessard of Fresno, CA; An- land, WY in 1955 Larry met five grandchildren and great co, after at 2 pm at Asbury United health, she could be found thony Wemken of Snyder; Margie at a Youth for Christ granddaughter. which Methodist Church in Liver- playing & hosting games at RJ, Nick and Nate Jasso of meeting. It was love at first Larry was preceded in she com- more, 4743 East Avenue. the Senior Citizen Center Snyder; and many nieces sight, and they married three death by his parents, three pleted Memorial gifts may be like Mahjong and various and nephews. years later. brothers and three sisters. her edu- sent to CAPE (www.cape- types of card games. Fam- She is preceded in death Larry was an amateur He is survived by his wife of cation, headstart.org) or the Tri- ily game nights were also by her parents, husbands, boxer; he was the 1961 Wyo- 58 years, Margie, daughter, married, Valley Haven (www.trival- a regular event. She was sister Velda Maynard and ming State Golden Gloves Heidi Stark (Luiz), son Barry and moved to Livermore. leyhaven.org). an angel walking among daughter Sherry Clark Welter Weight Champ. He (Laura), five grandchildren, There she lived for 64 years, us, spending many years coached boxing and was ac- Drew Stark (Britt), Kate working in preschool educa- Geraldine Henry tive in Jaycees on the local Stark Brunicardi (Mike), tion for most of her profes- Ms. Henry gained her and state level. He began Jenna Stark, Jacob and Karli sional life. Besides teach- beautiful earned wings on Obituary/ his career in the beverage Harward, and one great- ing preschool and teaching Thursday, December 22, industry in 1960 as the Pro- granddaughter, Macy Taylor others how to be preschool 2016. Memoriam Policies duction Manager at Fremont Brunicardi. teachers, she founded the Beverages in Worland, WY. Larry loved to have his Nursery School Scholarship Obituaries are published in In 1966, Larry, Margie, and family around him, and he Fund in Livermore and was A Non-Attorney daughter, Heidi moved to touched lives with his quick instrumental in creating the The Independent at no charge. Flint, MI where he was As- wit and kindness. He will be CAPE organization from Alternative There is a small charge for sistant Plant Superintendent greatly missed and forever which the CAPE-Headstart Paralegal Services for the Pepsi Cola Metro loved. program began in the Tri- photographs in the obituaries. Bottling Company. In 1969, Private family services Valley area. The Bess Platt • Divorce • Deeds Larry’s career moved the were held on Wednesday, Center in Livermore was • Probate • Living Trust family, which now included December 21 at Callaghan’s named after her in honor of Memoriam ads can also be placed son, Barry to Denver, CO. In Mortuary, 3833 East Av- her many contributions to CALL NOW! in The Independent when families want 1970, Larry began his career enue, Livermore with buri- early childhood education. (925) 577-4736 with Safeway stores and the al at Memory Gardens in In addition to her work to honor the memories of their loved family moved to Bellevue, Livermore. A public cel- with children, Bess was a www.atlasdp.com ones. There is a charge for memoriam WA where he managed a ebration of life will be held charter member of the first Safeway beverage plant. In in the Spring. local chapter of the National Atlas Document ads, based on the size of the ad. 1972, Larry was promoted In lieu of flowers please Organization of Women. Preparation to Regional Manager and consider a donation to Con- She also worked for many Services Please send an email to began his corporate career tinuum Care Hospice, 7677 years as a Marriage and 120 Spring St, PLS Oakport Street, Suite 110 Family Counselor and is I am not an attorney. I can only with Safeway. The fam- provide self-help service [email protected] ily made their residence in Oakland, CA 94621, www. fondly remembered by many at your specific direction. Reg Alameda County #96. for more information Livermore, CA. In 1987, continuumhospice.com or a who were helped by her ser- Charlotte R Hargrave LDA 10 The Independent • December 29, 2016 SHORT NOTES This statement was filed with Expires December 1, 2021. 15, 22, 29, 2016, January LEGAL NOTICES the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent Legal No. 5, 2017. Christmas Tree The deadline to submit a FOR INFORMATION on November 16, 2016. Ex- 4041. Published December FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pre-application is 5:00 p.m. on PLACING LEGAL NOTICES pires November 16, 2021. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. NAME STATEMENT Recycling Holiday Contest The Independent Legal No. Friday, January 13, 2017. Call 925-243-8000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 525302 Livermore Boy Scout Troop Winners 4039. Published December The following person(s) doing 924 will hold its Christmas FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. NAME STATEMENT The City of Dublin and the NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 525045 business as: Salem Com- Tree Recycling on Saturday, Dublin Chamber of Commerce World Peace Meditation FILE NO. 525032 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing mercial Investments, 6488 January 7. announced the winners of the The Center for Spiritual The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT business as: India Express, Bayview Drive, Oakland, CA Donations are $5 per tree Decorate Dublin Holiday Con- Living-Livermore Valley, also business as: Sport Clips Hair- FILE NO. 524948 1536 N. Vasco Rd, Liver- 94605, is hereby registered ($10 for trees over 8 feet tall). test. This competition among known as “The Lighthouse,” cuts, 7012 Amador Plaza Rd., The following person(s) doing more, CA 94551, is hereby by the following owner(s): Funds raised are used to send a will hold a New Year’s Eve early Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby business as: Wine Coun- registered by the following Salem Commercial Invest- Dublin businesses brought try Business Services, 837 owner(s): ments, LLC, 6488 Bayview Scout to Camp. festive decor to Dublin's retail morning meditation in observa- registered by the following owner(s): Mayview Way, Livermore, CA Manpreet Kaur, 2645 High- Drive, Oakland, CA 94605 Those who wish to have a centers during the busy holiday tion of World Healing Day. This business is conducted tree picked up on January 7, RSB Services, LLC, 2745 94550, is hereby registered wood Dr, San Jose, CA shopping season. Winning The hour-long observance Kellogg Loop, Livermore, by the following owner(s): 95116 by a Limited liability company are asked to schedule a pickup businesses were selected by begins at 4 a.m. PST Dec. 31 at CA 94550 Elizabeth A. Benstead, 837 This business is conducted The registrant began to trans- by January 3, 2017 at www. committee and the "People's the Center, 1617 Second Street, This business is conducted Mayview Way, Livermore, by an Individual act business using the ficti- scoutgreen.org or call 322-1249. Choice" Award was voted on Livermore. by a Limited liability company CA 94550 The registrant has not yet tious business name(s) listed The event is held annually, The registrant began to This business is conducted begun to transact business above on November 9, 2016. by the Dublin community using Signature of Registrant(s) our "Open City Hall" online with people of various faiths transact business using the by an Individual using the fictitious business Lucky Fan fictitious business name(s) The registrant has not yet name listed above. :s/: Ramin Salem, Manager Tri-Valley TV is offering engagement tool. around the globe gathering at the begun to transact business This statement was filed with same time to pray and meditate listed above on May 3, 2010. Signature of Registrant(s) viewers an opportunity to win The winners are: Signature of Registrant(s) using the fictitious business :s/: Manpreet Kaur the County Clerk of Alam- free stuff by signing up to be a Most Festive/Creative: Se- on peace, love, forgiveness and :s/: Robyn Barraza, President name listed above. This statement was filed with eda on December 7, 2016. TV30 “Lucky Fan.” On Friday, lect Imaging understanding. This statement was filed with Signature of Registrant(s) the County Clerk of Alameda Expires December 7, 2021. December 30th, the name of a Best Use of Light: Dublin The meditation will be led by the County Clerk of Alameda :s/: Elizabeth A. Benstead on November 29, 2016. Ex- The Independent Legal No. Cyclery practitioner Cher Wollard with on November 29, 2016. Ex- This statement was filed with pires November 29, 2021. 4044. Published December TV30 Lucky Fan winner of a 15, 22, 29, 2016, January $100 gift certificate to the award Best Interior: Ducky Wash music by Norm Spahr. pires November 29, 2021. the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent Legal No. All are welcome. Love of- The Independent Legal No. on November 28, 2016. Ex- 4043. Published December 5, 2017. winning Restaurant at Wente & Dry pires November 28, 2021. People's Choice: Iceland fering. 4038. Published December Vineyards will be announced. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. The Independent Legal No. Lucky Fans are also eligible Skating Rink 4040. Published December to win theater tickets to the fol- The winning businesses will Kruger National Park FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. lowing shows at the Bankhead be formally recognized at the NAME STATEMENT Exploring the Kruger Na- FILE NO. 524661 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Theater: Timothy B. Schmit Dublin City Council meeting tional Park, South Africa in NAME STATEMENT on January 10. The following person(s) doing on January 22, Tom Papa on spring and fall will be the topic of business as: Tails R Wag- FILE NO. 525115 January 27th and The Russian the January 12 Armchair Travel- gin Mobile Pet Grooming, The following person(s) do- ing business as: Snakebite National Ballet on February 7th. ers program at the Livermore 1051 Redondo Way, Liver- Cable Installers Wanted! In addition, TV30 will be CarMax Has 70 Jobs Embroidery, 890 South G The CarMax Pleasanton Library. The presentation begins more, CA 94550, is hereby giving away a $50 gift card to St, Livermore, CA 94550, Immediate openings for Cable Installers store is expanding operations at 1:30 p.m. registered by the following Posada Restaurant in Liver- is hereby registered by the and is hiring for 70 positions. David Goosman will present owner(s): following owner(s): No experience necessary, we will train. more. The majority of open positions the Armchair Travelers Program 1)Darlene Riley Cloud 2) Casey Cunningham, 890 To register as a TV30 "Lucky are in sales and service opera- showing photos and talking Ralph Unger Cloud, 1051 South G St, Livermore, $500 Bonus for no experience Fan" go to www.tv30.org and tions (i.e. detailers and experi- about the Kruger National Park Redondo Way, Livermore, CA 94550 $2500 Bonus with sufficient experience click on the “Lucky Fan" icon. This business is conducted enced technicians). in South Africa during different CA 94550 There is no charge or obligation by an Individual The store is hosting a job seasons. It is free to adults and This business is conducted Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and the information will not be The registrant has not yet fair on Saturday, January 7th, will last about an hour. by Married Couple Company vehicle with gas card provided shared. TV30 randomly selects begun to transact business 2017, which will provide a David and Bettie have visited The registrant began to trans- a winner at various times during using the fictitious business Bring current DMW report to interview. chance to meet CarMax associ- the Kruger Park at least six times act business using the ficti- name listed above. the year from the “Lucky Fan” ates. CarMax has been named since 1974. This presentation tious business name(s) listed Signature of Registrant(s) Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. registrations. The winner will one of Fortune magazine’s 100 will cover experiences from above on March 17, 2000. :s/: Casey Cunningham be announced on the TV30 Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Best Companies to Work For® their two most recent trips when Signature of Registrant(s) This statement was filed with Facebook page and on TV30. they stayed respectively nine :s/: Darlene R. Cloud the County Clerk of Alam- 1920 Mark Ct. #190, Concord, CA 12 consecutive years. CarMax eda on December 1, 2016. A person can enter as many was also selected as one of and eleven days driving a rental times as they want but do not Fortune’s Best Workplaces in car. They enjoyed the leisurely need to enter more than once Retail for 2016. drives looking for wildlife, talk- to participate. The job fair will take place ing to other tourists and staying Professionals Choice For complete rules or to from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January in the local camps. Truly expe- register to be a “Lucky Fan” go 7 at CarMax, 2750 Stoneridge riencing being in another world to www.tv30.org and click on Drive, Pleasanton. The park is about 30 x 200 Real Estate Directory the “Lucky Fan” icon located Applications are only ac- miles in extent and can be visited on that page. cepted online. Job seekers by driving in a car or taking a Local guide to the Valley’s Leading should apply at jobs.carmax. tour. There are about 18 rest Real Estate Professionals & Services Trees for a New Year com. camps where visitors stay at Trees For A New Year will be night and have to be back by a Livermore’s Top Producing the Dec. 31 event hosted by the certain time. All animals roam Ivy Livermore Area Recreation and Hello Housing free. Often one can drive for Real TopEstate Producing Agent Livermore2012 First time homebuyers in- half an hour or longer without Realtor since 1999 Park District ranger staff. Meet terested in purchasing a home Ranger Darren Segur at 10 a.m. seeing another vehicle. The www.IvyLoGerfo.comwww.IvyLoGerfo.com under the City's Affordable speed limit is around 25 miles at Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 Homeownership Program are (925)925 998-5312 998-5312 Wetmore Road. an hour or less. One has to plan encouraged to submit a pre- CalBRE#01267853 A Chinese proverb says, carefully how far your next stop application. Hello Housing on BRE #01267853 “One generation plants the should be in order to be back in Ivy behalf of the City is accepting a camp before closing. In the tree. The next one gets the pre-applications. shade.” There are several areas photos you will see the different It’s anticipated there will be vegetation in the various parts in Sycamore Grove that could a minimum of seven, 3 and 4 Sandee Utterback use new plantings – come help of the park. The southern area bedroom homes offered through differs from the central area and (925) 487-0524 LARPD Park Ranger staff put this application period of 2017. cindy williams Gene williams CalBRE#00855150 them in. Meet at the park kiosk, also from the northern part. To REALTOR®, CRS & GRI REALTOR® www.SandeeU.com The homes will be located in The some extent it influences the (925) 918-2045 (510) 390-0325 then walk less than a mile to the Vines development by Ponder- Specializing in planting site. Good for ages 10 type of animals seen, but the big www.WilliamsReGroup.com Livermore’s osa Homes and Gardella Plaza five are really all over. Finest Homes and up. Wear hiking boots or ten- Townhomes by Nuvera Homes. Over Two Decades of Experience! nis shoes, and bring gardening Driving by car is more of a The sale prices will range from close encounter with wildlife gloves if you have them. Please $238,018 to $432,292, to Low Gail Henderson RSVP by calling 925-960-2400. than when viewing them from Broker Associate, MPA Sabrina baScom and Moderate-income eligible Commercial • Residential Canceled if raining. a distance. It is different from (925) 337-0194 households. other parks in Africa in that To help keep kids busy dur- Preferences will be given (925) 980-5648 [email protected] ing winter break from school, many of the roads are close to www.gailhenderson.com to those who live and/or work trees, so that one might first see Cal BRE#01848451 here is a preview of a weekday in Livermore, LVJUSD teach- program available the first week an elephant when only 30 feet Cal BRE 101 E. Vineyard Ave ers, Livermore emergency away. You can also be right on #01709171 #103, Livermore, CA of January: Animal Sounds will responders, tenants of rent take place on Wed., Jan. 4. Meet top of a rhinoceros or lion with- restricted units, and veterans. out realizing it. All tourists have Donna susan Naturalist Heather Day at 10 Pre-applications are available Garrison schall a.m. at the reservable picnic to stay in their vehicles except at 925.980.0273 925.519.8226 on Hello Housing’s website at Ca BRe lic. # 01395362, 01735040, 01964566 area in Sycamore Grove Park. designated rest stops where one http://www.hellohousing.org/ can stretch your legs. Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at If kids are practically bounc- livermore2017/. FabulousProperties.net ing off the walls during winter The library is located at 1188 break, bring them to Sycamore So. Livermore Ave. Grove Park where they can bounce all they want and learn about animal sounds and com- munication in the process. This Pam Cole Vickie Harris Team Evans Realtor® Realtor® CRS Excellence in Real Estate fun program will be a combina- CalBRE#01291147 CalBRE#01072497 tion of a sit-down talk and games Craig & Rebecca Evans in the meadow. Geared toward 925-337-2461 925-200-6764 CalBRE #01971528 | #01498025 elementary students, but all [email protected] [email protected] TeamEvansRealEstate.com ages are welcome. Canceled if raining heavily. YourHomeTeamValuation.com 925.784.2870 There is a $7 per vehicle parking fee at either entrance Cindy Greci Dominic Greci denniS Serrao to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 Broker Associate /REALTOR (925) 784-1243 (925) 525-0864 donation is requested to help GRI GRI Serving Livermore & Tri-Valley since 1999 support the programs unless [email protected] other fees are specified. There is BRE#01323804 BRE#01707140 TriValleyHomeSellers.com an annual parking pass available (925) 876-3756 that provides significant savings www.GreciGroup.com Cal BRE#01251442 over the daily fee for regular park visitors. Participants may Kristy Peixoto Linda newton call 925-960-2400 for more RealtoR®, GRI, SReS information. Kruger National Park subject of Armchair talk. and ComPany estates, ranches & Land realtors (925) 216-2015 [email protected] (925) 251-2536 bHGHome.com/Lindanewton [email protected] CalBRE# 01312631 estatesandranches.com CalBre #01256255 DSRSD to Close Recycled Marina Guevorkian Michelle elliott REALTOR, e-pRO Mortgage Banker FivE STAR Real Estate Agent Reward National Achiever Water Fill Station in Dublin 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 925-212-6907 (925) 640-8824 [email protected] SellingLivermore.com gate begins in January for 2016 after the local drought homeloans.chase.com/michelle.d.elliott Dublin San Ramon Ser- CalBRE #01390611 NMLS ID: 694685 vices District decided to an $18.2 million expansion emergency ended and water close its residential recycled project that will enable the retailers lifted irrigation water fill station during a plant to produce 70 percent restrictions. Let’s Talk Home Loans major construction project more recycled water to meet DSRSD and East Bay Debi Zentner Monique Caires at its water recycling plant to peak summer demand. Resi- Municipal Utility District Loan Officer of the Year Loan Officer 925-200-6381 925-336-0202 A division of CMG Mortgage Inc. NMLS #1820 Licensed by the Department avoid public safety hazards dents use the same area to built the water recycling of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending [email protected] [email protected] Act. #4150025 Branch NMLS # 508121 and traffic congestion. enter and leave the fill sta- plant as a joint venture more NMLS 241540 NMLS 344058 Offer of credit subject to credit approval. At its regular meeting, the tion and fill containers with than a decade ago to reduce DSRSD Board of Directors up to 300 gallons of recycled demand for imported water. Preferred Brokers reached a consensus to close water. The partnership, known RESERVED FOR YOU AD - the fill station during the 18 In 2014, DSRSD re- as the San Ramon Valley Wanda Thompson months of construction since ceived special permission Recycled Water Program, 925.858.9128 FOR INFORMATION, Tri-Valley residents are not from state regulators to let provides a sustainable water 411 So L St, Suite E, Livermore CALL 925-243-8000 currently restricted from us- residents pick up recycled supply to large irrigation BRE#00983781 / NMLS#244633 ing potable water for irriga- water for outdoor watering. customers, including parks, tion. Boardmembers agreed Tri-Valley water agencies school grounds, golf cours- to revisit their decision if had just declared a local es, roadway medians, com- Brett D. Caires there were little or no rain drought emergency and re- mercial and multi-family over the next two months, stricted irrigation with po- properties, and homeowner table water to two days a association common areas. 925.449.5888 leading to the likelihood of [email protected] week. The program peaked irrigation restrictions this As a result of agreements to LIC#00958328 summer. in 2015, when residents share and expand the facility, The fill station’s last day hauled home 2.7 percent of the plant now also supplies was December 28. the recycled water produced irrigation water to the City To Place Your Ad, Call Your Account Extensive concrete work at the treatment plant. Fill of Pleasanton for its large near the treatment plant station use fell by half in green spaces. Representative At (925) 243-8001 December 29, 2016 • The Independent 11

NOTICE OF P E T I T I O N T O Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL BE WARY of out of area contractor’s status at www. A D M I N I S T E R E S T A T E O F : RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- companies. Check with the cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- STEPHANIA FRANCONE ter, and Instagram. CSLB (2752). Unlicensed (aka STEPHANIA JEAN local Better Business Bureau SERVICES before you send money or persons taking jobs less FRANCONE, STEPHANIE than $500 must state in their PIANO LESSONS fees. Read and understand JEAN FRANCONE) advertisements that they are Given by teacher with over any contracts before you Case No. RP16841242 not licensed by the Contrac- Adopt a new best friend 30 years experience & sign. Shop around for rates. tors State License Board.” To all heirs, TVAR BA in music. MERCHANDISE beneficiaries, creditors, Tri-Valley Animal Rescue If interested, REAL ESTATE 118) FREE SECTION contingent creditors, and please call Inland Valley persons who may otherwise Our current weekly adoption (925)449-6622 events include: Free Pine & Oak Wood Publishing Co. be interested in the will or EMPLOYMENT You cut & haul it Client Code:04126-00001 estate, or both, of: Lots of Pine cones, too Re: Legal Notice for Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- 56) ADULT CARE STEPHANIA FRANCONE Please call Classified Ads (aka STEPHANIA JEAN pies at Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. The location is Harambee Community (408)897-3156 The Federal Fair Housing FRANCONE, STEPHANIE Services JEAN FRANCONE) Delucchi Park, 4501 First St. ANNOUNCEMENTS Act, Title VII of the Civil Hours: 10:00am to 1:00pm. Is hiring Rights Act of 1964, and state 155) NOTICES A Petition for Probate has Direct Care Support Staff law prohibit advertisements been filed by: STEPHA- Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- (Educators) in our commu- “NOTICE TO READERS: for housing and employment NIE LALAND AND VICKI tens at Dublin PetSmart, nity based day programs California law requires that that contain any preference, What’s Ahead for FRANCONE in the Superior 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. for developmentally contractors taking jobs that limitation or discrimination Court of California, County of Hours: 11am to 3pm. disabled adults. total $500 or more (labor based on protected classes, ALAMEDA. $12.55-$17.00/hr and/or materials) be licensed including race, color, religion, Visit our website, WWW. DOE with benefits by the Contractors State sex, handicap, familial status Real Estate in 2017 The Petition for Probate TVAR.ORG, to see adoptable Email hr@harambeekc. License Board. State law or national origin. IVPC does requests that: STEPHA- animals, volunteer opportuni- org or visit also requires that contractors not knowingly accept any By Cher Wollard NIE LALAND AND VICKI ties, and how to donate. www.harambeekc.org include their license numbers advertisements that are in The cost of purchasing a home is higher today than a year FRANCONE be appointed on all advertising. Check your violation of the law. as personal representative ago, and is likely to be even higher in 2017. to administer the estate of e That’s not just because home prices have been rising the decedent. steadily since early 2012, but also because higher interest ( X ) The petition requests the rates will make monthly payments less affordable. decedent’s will and codicils, if Home prices are expected to continue to increase, although any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are more slowly than the past few years. available for examination in Statewide, prices are predicted to go up about 4.3 percent the file kept by the court. in the next 12 months, compared to 5.8 percent in 2016, ac- ( X ) The petition requests Daniel Alpher Sally Blaze cording to Leslie Appleton-Young, chief economist for the authority to administer the REALTOR® REALTOR® California Association of Realtors. estate under the Independent 925.548.6500 925.998.1284 And Appleton-Young predicts the pace of home sales will Administration of Estates Act. [email protected] (This authority will allow the [email protected] also rise modestly in the coming year. personal representative to daniel.apr.com sblaze.apr.com In 2016, 1,140 Livermore homes were sold at an average take many actions without obtaining court approval. pace of 22 days from being listed on the Multiple Listing Before taking certain very Service to “in contract.” That compares to 2015, when 1,308 important actions, however, Lynn Borley Tracey Esling homes sold at an average pace of 61 days. the personal representative ® ® will be required to give notice REALTOR REALTOR The smaller number of sales mostly reflects lack of avail- to interested persons unless 925.487.3371 925.366.8275 able homes to purchase. they have waived notice or [email protected] [email protected] Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.com, agrees. consented to the proposed lynnb.apr.com tesling.apr.com action.) The independent ad- “I would characterize our 2017 forecast as a moderation, as ministration authority will be granted unless an interested opposed to a slowdown,” he told C.A.R. in his annual report person files an objection to on the state of real estate. “The pace of growth is still strong the petition and shows good Leslie Faught Alain Pinel Realtors is Pleased Linda Futral and, for pricing, still represents an above-average level of to Announce Our Association cause why the court should REALTOR® with Tracey Esling Broker Associate in Our Pleasanton Office appreciation.” not grant the authority. Experience The Difference 925.784.7979 Tracey Esling 925.366.8275 925.980.3561 tesling.apr.com Bay Area markets are reverting to more normal price fluc- A hearing on the petition [email protected] [email protected] tuations, after years of accelerated appreciation as the housing will be held in this court LeslieFaught.com LindaFutral.com as follows: market recovered from the 2008 crash. Date: 1/11/2017 The housing shortage remains acute, with California’s TIME: 9:31 AM DEPT: 202 at: supply tightest in the Bay Area, where we have an average of SUPERIOR COURT OF Dan Gamache Kat Gaskins 2.4 months of inventory compared to 3.4 months statewide. ® CALIFORNIA REALTOR REALTOR® And the tightest supply is in the most affordable sectors. County of Alameda 925.918.0332 Berkeley Courthouse 925.963.7940 But developers are starting to add more inventory to the [email protected] 2120 Martin Luther King, [email protected] mix, easing the upward pressure on prices. In addition, inves- Jr. Way TriValleyHomeSearch.com KatGaskins.com Berkeley, CA 94704 tors who purchased rental units at the bottom of the market and are looking to realize their profits are offering those If you object to the granting of the petition, you should properties for sale. appear at the hearing and Gail Henneberry Leigh Anne Hoffman “Prices are still likely to go up at an above-average pace as state your objections or file REALTOR® REALTOR® long as supply remains so tight,” Smoke says. “The inventory written objections with the 925.980.1900 court before the hearing. 925.918.2912 problem is not going away.” Your appearance may be in [email protected] [email protected] Yet high prices and low inventory are only part of the ghenneberry.apr.com person or by your attorney. lhoffman.apr.com picture. If you are a creditor or a The biggest change for consumers may be interest rates, contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file which have been kept at historic lows as the nation climbs your claim with the court Gina Huggins Colton King out of recession. and mail a copy to the Broker Associate REALTOR® Mortgage interest rates jumped .4 percent immediately personal representative ap- 925.640.3762 925.980.6209 after the election, catching most economists off-guard. pointed by the court within [email protected] [email protected] the later of either (1) four Then on Dec. 15, as expected, the Federal Reserve raised months from the date of ghuggins.apr.com cking.apr.com first issuance of letters to a its benchmark interest rate for only the second time since the general personal represen- start of the recession, and indicated it will likely raise rates tative, as defined in section three more times in the coming year, marking the end of super 58(b) of the California Pro- Kelly King Blaise Lofland Real 60 days cheap mortgages. bate Code, or (2) REALTOR® from the date of mailing or Estate Group The Fed’s actions do not directly deal impact mortgage personal delivery to you of 510.714.7231 925.846.6500 interest rates. Rather, the Fed sets the federal funds rate, which a notice under section 9052 [email protected] [email protected] of the California Probate indirectly influences mortgage rates. lkking.apr.com blaiselofland.com Code. Other California In addition, if the new Congress cuts income tax rates, that statutes and legal author- ity may affect your rights could also lead to higher interest rates. as a creditor. You may Prices on 30-year fixed mortgages are expected to climb want to consult with an Sara Lovett Jo Ann Luisi above the 5 percent mark by the end of 2017. How much attorney knowledgeable in REALTOR® REALTOR® California law. higher remains to be seen. 925.518.8177 925.321.6104 Mortgage interest rates will likely still be very low com- You may examine the file [email protected] [email protected] kept by the court. If you are slovett.apr.com JoAnnLuisi.com pared to the historic average of about 8 percent, but the amount a person interested in the a borrower can expect to pay monthly will be noticeably estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special higher than in the past few years. Notice (Form DE-154) of Higher interest rates could drive some potential buyers --- the filing of an inventory and Miranda Mattos Lily McClanahan especially first-time homebuyers who may already be saddled appraisal of estate assets or REALTOR® REALTOR® with high student loan debt -- out of the market, especially in of any petition or account as 925.336.7653 925.209.9328 provided in Probate Code already pricey marketplaces, such as the Bay Area. This means section 1250. A Request for [email protected] [email protected] Special Notice form is avail- miranda.apr.com lilymc.apr.com sellers can expect fewer offers on their properties. able from the court clerk. “It becomes more challenging to be able to afford homes compared to what it was over the course of this recovery,” (X) Petitioner: STEPHANIE LALAND AND Tim McGuire Kris Moxley Smoke noted. VICKI FRANCONE ® ® Those who do buy will most likely be purchasing homes 9170 ZAYANTE DRIVE REALTOR REALTOR FELTON, CA 95018 925.463.SOLD 925.519.9080 to live in. The percentage of investors in the market has de- (831) 335-4578 [email protected] kmoxley.apr.com creased dramatically, as has the percentage of overseas buyers. TimMcGuire.net Moxleyteam.com That means fewer buyers coming to the table with all cash. The Independent Legal No. 4045. Cash purchases are attractive to sellers because they don’t Published December 22, 29, include contingencies for mortgage approval, often don’t 2016, January 5, 2017. Tyler Moxley Maureen Nokes include contingencies for appraisals, and generally close in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Broker Associate Broker Associate NAME STATEMENT about half the time of sales in which the buyers must obtain FILE NO. 525808-525809 925.518.1083 925.577.2700 financing. 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Campaign Underway to Keep Historic Depot from Being Moved

By Carol Graham do not wish to bother with Pacific Land Development good outcomes! I have faith In 1869, the population historic structures, or struc- in the '70s, and were thank- that the depot can be restored of Livermore was around 75 tures other than those they ful that the City Council in place - 'saved' as it was so - compared to today's popu- want to build," she added. sided with them. After see- many years ago." lation of more than 88,000. "But I believe that there is ing all that has been saved To sign the petition, That same year, William a developer who can work in the valley over the past visit www.thepetitionsite. Mendenhall honored his late with the depot in place, and 40 years, I know that amaz- com/489/626/015/save-the- friend Robert Livermore by who has innovative, unique ing things can happen, with depot. naming the town after him. ideas. The depot can fit into Livermore's ranch had been a development that has a a popular, friendly stopping different than cookie-cutter point for prospectors and design." businessmen during the Since 1961, when it Gold Rush. ceased being an active After a Mendenhall's vision went train depot, the building even further. has housed a restaurant, a night of "Mendenhall knew that title company, architect's celebrating... having a railroad line and office, dance studio, and depot was essential for the most recently the offices of join us success of a town in this part Livermore Downtown, Inc. for our of the valley," said Nancy "The depot can become a Mulligan. "He donated a tourist information or Cham- portion of land to Southern ber of Commerce office, New Pacific to build a depot, so with a coffee shop or a small Years the site, as well as the build- meeting and event place," ing, is historical." said Siig. "There are viable Mulligan is a founding options." Day member of Save the Depot, Mulligan agreed. a grassroots group that is "I’d like to have it re- working to preserve the stored to its original con- 124-year-old depot at its dition to become a small original location, 20 South L museum; Livermore is the Hangover Street, in the heart of down- only city in the Tri-Valley town Livermore. The City Photo - Doug Jorgensen without one," Mulligan said. Council earlier this year ap- Nancy Mulligan has organized the campaign to keep the "If we succeed in saving the proved using a $2.5 million depot at its current location. depot on its historic site, I BRUNCH SUNDAY grant from the Metropolitan pledge to acquire the funds Transportation Commission to restore it to its original JANUARY 1ST to move the depot to a spot They have recently started to counter the developer's condition. This is possible near the Livermore Transit an online petition, both of request. Out of this effort to achieve so it won’t just Center and to restore it. which will be presented at a was born the Livermore sit there and deteriorate, but Bloody The City would provide council meeting in the near Heritage Guild." will be put to good use." $500,000 in general fund future. Anna Siig, one of the Both Mulligan and Siig $4 Mary’s money. Recently, the City "I hope residents un- Guild's founding members, said that the remarks they

Council has put out a legal derstand the urgency of stated, "Keeping the depot in most often receive have to Delicious brunch menu notice seeking bids to move getting enough responses its original location speaks do with residents being un- the depot. to persuade the city to take to the history of the area and aware of the City's intention OPEN AT 8am TO 2pm "We need to work fast," another look at preserving to the streetscape at the time to move the depot. Go ahead, sleep in a little said Mulligan. "The depot the depot on its historic site," it was built. It is the perfect "Once people find out deserves a place of honor, said Mulligan. "Remember, bookend for the block with where it is to go, they're or come straight from the party! not to be scuttled off behind Southern Pacific Land De- Blacksmith Square, and always more than willing to a big parking garage." velopment Company wanted blends with historical store- support keeping it where it In order to boost aware- to tear down the depot in the fronts along First Street. is," said Mulligan. ness and action, Save the 1970s to put in a strip mall. A "The City is taking action Added Siig, "One of the Depot members are handing group of citizens wanted the to have the depot moved to things that is so great about out postcards to be mailed depot to stay in place and at- facilitate working with a Livermore is that people can to City Council members. tended city council meetings developer. Most developers and do make a big differ- ence. A handful of citizens 4280 Greenville Road | 925.456.8215 went up against Southern PoppyRidgeGolf.com BERNAL (continued from page one) tenance Program (BMP), To ensure no lead or for the city, noted PDA is enabling the city to develop other waste enters the Ar- seeking compensation for an overall best practices royo, workers will “tent” using the downtown through maintenance and repair pro- the bridge structure during a renegotiation of the agree- gram. There are 58 vehicle the project. ment with the Farmers Mar- bridges throughout Pleas- The tented bridge will al- ket. PDA also has an interest anton, not including the low for a single lane of traf- in accommodating more 30 interstate bridges under fic, which will be controlled businesses and vendors at Caltrans’ purview. Every by a traffic signal. the market, she said. two years, Caltrans inspects PLEASANTON On another issue Coun- the majority of the bridges DOWNTOWN cilmember Karla Brown Are you community-minded? and provides recommenda- The council approved objected to city funds going tions, which are primarily a budget for the Pleasan- to PDA because the PDA preventative in nature. ton Downtown Association has taken political positions. The Bernal Bridge im- (PDA). Councilmembers Brown pointed out that the Passionate about community college education? provements will include had comments and questions city provides $68,000 of sandblasting the bridge to regarding the budget. taxpayer funds. The PDA remove any corrosion and Councilmember Jerry sent out a letter in support old paint, followed by a Pentin noted the budget of housing development If so, the fresh coat of paint. The included $25,000 income outside the downtown. "If project itself is a relatively from the Farmers Market the PDA wants to make po- Chabot-Las Positas Community College District straightforward one, but for funds that were not in the litical statements, it should the existing lead based paint last budget. He asked for an consider creating a separate needs your help! that will be removed and the explanation. PAC. I would like to see the location over the Arroyo De Pamela Ott, manager of PDA remain neutral." Laguna. the Economic Development Ott said she would pass Consider serving on our Measure A/B Citizens’ the message on to the PDA. Bond Oversight Committee!

The committee provides oversight to ensure that bond revenues are expended only The City of Livermore invites applications for appointment to the Planning Commission for the purposes authorized by law. The Planning Commission advises the City Council on the adoption and on-going The application can be found at: review of the General Plan for the physical growth of the City. The Plan, in conjunction with the Development Code, guides the general location of future public facilities, http://www.clpccd.org/bond/documents/COCapplication.pdf private buildings and improvements. The Commission has specific responsibilities in the administration of the Development Code, including decisions or recommendations on subdivision of land Applications are due Friday, January 27, 2017 at 5 p.m. and other development projects. The Commission is also responsible for ensuring development projects meet the City’s Design Standards and Guidelines. In addition, the Commission promotes public interest in planning and encourages citizen participation in the formulation of land use policies. The commissioners also acquaint the public with problems and solutions relating to the local physical environment. Email questions to: [email protected]

Applicants are required to have attended at least one meeting of the Planning Commission prior to submitting an application. Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays each month at 7:30 pm, Council Chambers, 3575 Pacific Avenue, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Livermore. There will be a special meeting on January 10, 2017, 7:30 pm in the 7600 Dublin Blvd., 3rd Floor Council Chambers. The January 3, 2017 meeting has been cancelled. Dublin, CA 94568 Interested parties are invited to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 5:30 pm, Council Chambers, 3575 Pacific Avenue, Livermore. www.clpccd.org Applications can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, 1052 S. Livermore Avenue, downloaded from www.cityoflivermore.net/AB or by calling 960-4200 (TDD 960- 4014). Applicants must be a resident of the City of Livermore.

Applications are due to the City Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, January 30, 2017 at 5:00 pm. Postmarks not accepted. Selected applicants will be interviewed by the City Council at a special meeting tentatively scheduled for February 9, 2017. SECTION A Thursday, December 29, 2016 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Opens at the Bankhead Theater Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s will stage, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at the Bankhead Theater in Janu- ary. Jesus Christ Superstar, LVO staircase a 1970 rock opera, features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started Livermore Valley Opera as a rock opera concept album before its Broadway 25th Anniversary Silver debut in 1971. The musical Jubilee Event Planned is sung-through, with no spoken dialogue. Includes Arias, Costumes, Jesus Christ Superstar is considered to be a time- Champagne, Dinner, Live Auction less work set against the backdrop of an universally- Twenty-five years of musical performances will be known series of events but celebrated at Livermore Valley Opera’s (LVO) Silver seen, unusually, through Jubilee, an elegant premier social event of the New Year. the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The festivities are planned for Saturday, January 28 It was the first rock opera, starting at 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Club at created as a concept album Ruby Hill; black tie optional. at the end of the turbulent Sip sparkling Mumm champagne while listening '60s with a social and politi- to a concert performance by four of LVO’s singers in cal rebel at its center. Jesus' the Club’s Tuscan style reception area. Following the meteor-like rise in renown concert, guests will proceed to the elegant ballroom provides, as the title sug- to view a parade of costumes modeled by dignitaries gests, a parallel to contem- and supportive volunteers, representing the operas per- porary celebrity worship. formed over the past 25 years. Diva and Divo tables As his radical teachings are will allow guests to dine with professional opera stars. evermore embraced, Judas A gourmet three-course dinner will be paired with the increasingly questions the Pictured are Judas (Russell Mangan) and Jesus (Nikita Burshteyn) in the Tri-Valley award-winning Livermore Valley wines of Cuda Ridge, enlightened motives of this Repertory Theatre production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." Photo - Robert Sholty and DC Nottingham Cellars, Occassio and Page Mill Winery. new prophet, resulting in Scarpelli “This exclusive event promises to be a unique ex- betrayal. Christ's final days perience, especially for those who take the opportunity are dramatized through Pontius Pilate: Mathew Apostles: Mike Freeman to dine with a diva or divo at special celebrity tables,” Paul Vega, assistant direc- music. Liebowitz; King Herod: DC (Old Man) , Keala Freitas says Stephanie Petermeier, the event co-chairperson and tor Brian Olkowski, vocal The Bankhead The- Scarpelli; Caiaphas: Matt (ens,), Michael A. Jack- LVO Board member. director Sierra Dee, musical ater will host the show on Davis; Simon Zealotes: son**, Justin Sabino (ens.), Following dessert, guests will be entertained by San Director Greg Zema, and Saturdays and Sundays, Nick Quintell; Peter: Ron Brian Olkowski, Joren Francisco auctioneer, Lenny Broberg as he auctions trips Choreography by Cathrine January 14 to 29. Curtain Houk; Annas: Jeff Seaberg; Reyes**, Joe Saam (ens.), and priceless experiences. The evening concludes with Delos Santos and Morgan time on Saturdays is 8 p.m. Priests: Peter Budinger, Erik Wood (ens.), Mark Wi- the raffle drawing for two grand luxury items: a rare Stinson. and Sundays 2 p.m. with a Matt Kelly, Doug Lippi; esner (ens., Soldier); Wom- bottle of Petrus Pomerol Bordeaux donated by Peter Cast members are Jesus matinee on January 28 at 2 Soul Girls: Tiana an Near Fire/Ens.: Anita and Jayne Davis valued at over $2,000, and a 4.5 carat of Nazareth: Nikita Bur- p.m. shteyn; Judas Iscariot: Rus- Paulding** (Ens.) Morgan Colatto; Ensemble: Heidi (continued on page 6) The show is directed sell Mangan; Mary Mag- Stinson**(Tormentor) by Kathleen Breedveld & dalene: Cheyenne Wells; Kirsten Torkildson (Ens.); (continued on page 3) 2 The Independent • December 29, 2016

Pictured are participants poet Cher Wollard, tenor Nick Liang, soprano Revital Shmerling, and poet Richard Deets.

Burning Man by Jennifer Guan Opera Featured at Art and Poetry Show

Livermore Valley Opera is teaming up with local artists and poets in a reception for the 11th annual East Meets West show at the main Library, 1188 S. Livermore, Ave. The show, organized by artist Lily Xu, showcases the visual, literary and performing arts from various cultures. This year’s reception, which is open to the public, will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 12:30 TO 4:30 p.m. It will include performances by soprano Revital Shmerling and tenor Nicolas Liang, courtesy of LVO. The show runs Jan. 2 through 26. In addition to Xu, artists include Vera Gordeev Loud- Autumn Love by Lily Xu ermilk, Jennifer Guan and Shawna Hipple. Poets include Charan Sue Wollard, Richard Deets, Kay Speaks and Mar- garet Zhou. Taoist mentor Austin Ahern will also present • Shmerling is a vocal teacher and opera singer, cur- at the reception. rently residing in Pleasanton. She is the founder of The • Xu, a fourth-generation of award winning artist, Israeli Quintet that toured in Germany. Between 2008- studied Chinese traditional arts and literature at Beijing 2014, Shmerling sang as first soprano with the Israeli Phil- Portrait of Kumiko by Vera Loudermilk University. When she immigrated to the United States, harmonic Orchestra’s choir, and developed educational she encountered contemporary Western art, and began programs for the prestigious KeyNote Program, the Israel incorporating it into her work for a unique blended style. Philharmonic Orchestra's educational outreach program. Xu has organized many art shows and cultural events, She holds a degree in Music Education and is working and was founder and president of Chinese Fine Arts So- on her Master's in Vocal Performance at San Francisco ciety in Austin, Texas, She also founded and orchestrated State University. In 2016 she performed as Morgana in East Meet West Exhibitions annually in Austin before San Francisco State University opera production "Alcina", moving to Livermore. and she is managing the Livermore Valley Opera outreach Her work is in private and corporate collections across program. the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia, including at the Austin • Liang brings his tenor to songs and opera arias by Children’s Museum, the Asian Study Center of the Uni- leading composers such as Rossini, Bellini, Bach, Franz versity of Texas, the Austin Asian American Cultural Cen- Schubert, Mozart and Copeland, as well as American and ter, the Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas, Austin Chinese folk songs. Public Libraries and the Pleasanton Public Library. • Wollard is an award-winning writer and former She is a member of the Livermore Art Association and Poet Laureate for the City of Livermore (2009-13). Her the Pleasanton Art League. Her work can be seen www. first book, In My Other Life: Poems and Paintings, was pal-art.com/gallery_xu. published by Richer Resources Publishing in 2010. She Photo by Jennifer Guan (continued on page 4) December 29, 2016 • The Independent 3

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (continued from front page) Amstrup** (Tormentor), AJ Amstrup, Brian Morrow Betsy Edwards, Clarisse (** Herod’s Dancers). Edwards, Linda Davis, Britt The Bankhead The- Jensky, Ally Murphy**, ater is located at 2400 Martha McDowell, Carrie First Street in downtown Menefee, Amanda Ross** Livermore. Tickets can be Lisa Saaz, Claire Shepard, purchased at the box office, Suzie Shepard, Savannah online at www.bankhead- Stratton**; Girls Choir: theater.org or by calling Aimee Hennessy, Emma 373-6800. Information can Kelly,Emily Joy Kessel, Ju- be found at www.trivalley- liana Morrow; and Guards: rep.org

THE FOUR FRESHMEN NEW YEAR’S EVE Sat DEC 31 8pm The Sweet Remains Includes Sparkling Wine & Dessert The Soulful Folk Sound of The after the show Sweet Remains at the Firehouse

The Sweet Remains songs easily appeal to fans Brian Chartrand (Phoenix, and written music for (TRS) is headed to the of modern folk-rockers like AZ - www.brianchartrand. many high-profile film and Firehouse Arts Center in Jason Mraz, Ray LaMon- com) met for a chance television projects. Hailed Pleasanton for a concert tagne, and John Mayer. jam-session in 2007, the by Performing Songwriter on Saturday, January 14, However, it is their lush three instantly recognized Magazine as “a magnetic Jesus Christ at 8:00 p.m. TSR features harmonies that set them a musical blend and kin- writer and performer,” Greg Rhapsody & Rhythm SuperStar three singer-songwriters: apart from the legions of ship that would eventually Naughton has played his THE GERSHWIN EXPERIENCE TRI-VALLEY REPERTORY Brian Chartrand, Greg “guitar-toting troubadours.” overcome geography (and music all across this coun- THEATRE Naughton, and Rich Price, Reserved seating tickets their already healthy solo- try in venues ranging from Sat JAN 7 8pm JAN 14 - JAN 29 each of whom contribute to are $22-$32. Tickets can be careers) to form The Sweet New Orleans’ grittiest, to the writing and three-part purchased online at www. Remains. the East Room of the White harmonies that define their firehousearts.org, by calling The three immediately House, and a number of soulful folk sound. The 925-931-4848, and in per- began writing and recording Greg’s songs have gone on band’s songs and approach son at the Box Office, 4444 together during breaks in to be covered by major la- hearken back to the tune- Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- solo touring, winning both bel artists. Brian’s journeys ful music of the 60s and ton. Box Office hours are audience and critical praise as an internationally tour- 70s like CSN, The Eagles, Wednesday - Friday 12:00 from all corners: USA ing singer-songwriter and and Simon & Garfunkel. noon-6:00pm and Saturdays TODAY has selected two multi-instrumentalist take They have over 15 million 10:00am-4:00pm, and two TSR songs as its “pick-of- him around the world, with Timothy B. Schmit Ross Stein plays on Spotify, and wide hours prior to the perfor- the-week. 10 CDs and counting since LEGENDARY EAGLE AND RAE DOROUGH acclaim across the U.S. mance if not sold out. Rich’s single “I’m On 2003. He splits his time as MEMBER OF POCO SPEAKER SERIES and Europe for their latest When Rich Price My Way,” is featured on a solo-artist and front-man FRI JAN 20 8pm Thu JAN 26 7:30pm release, Night Songs. (Burlington, VT - www. the multi-platinum Shrek of ‘The Project’ and ‘Live Driven by strong lyrical richpricemusic.com), Greg 2 soundtrack. Rich has from Laurel Canyon.’ 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org and melodic writing, their Naughton (NYC), and released three solo albums 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • December 29, 2016

EAST MEETS WEST (continued from page 2)

won the Grand Prize at using unconventional ma- Livermore Art Association. the 2005 Poet’s Dinner terials was for the Bank- • Hipple is a local and the Gold Ribbon for head exhibit, "Recycled fashion artist. Her “Paper poetry at the Alameda Runway." For that show, Dress,” a gown fashioned County Fair 2001. A long- she created a several outfits of colorful magazine pages, time Livermore resident, which were modeled for was featured in a recent she is a member of the the runway fashion show show of one-of-a-kind Livermore Commission of wearable art made of wearable art -- “Recycled ‘Batik Rose’ by Anthony Rogone; for the Arts and a Realtor recycled and repurposed Runway” -- at the Bothwell. with Berkshire Hathaway materials, including a rain- * Ahern has been a HomeServices Drysdale coat from dog food bags, a student of Taoist Arts for The CWA National Properties. www.livermo- dress from vintage gloves, many years, and is devoted relit.com and jewelry from cut up to self-cultivation, healing Exhibition Featured at • Deets is a retired credit cards, among others. work and teaching. He is educator and world-class • Zhao is an author, a College of Tao Certified the Harrington Gallery ‘Crazy Spirit’' by Eileen mountain climber. He poet, teacher, standup Instructor, a Taoist Men- Mueller Neil currently serves on the comic and motivational tor and Ordained Spiri- Boards of Cantabella speaker, as well as presi- tual Coach. He also holds The Harrington Gal- refreshments will be served. first NWS show, one of the Children's Chorus, Liver- dent of the Life Renewing a certificate in Advanced lery at the Firehouse Arts Guests are welcome to first Harrington Gallery ex- more Valley Opera, and Center. In collabora- Medical Qigong. He studied Center will host for the 3rd come explore the exhibit, hibits; and Maggie Metcalf California State Poetry tion with her co-author, acupressure, massage, and time the California Water- and ask questions and chat and Ruth Miller, both well- Society as well as the Kathleen Martens, she Chinese medicine, and is color Association’s Annual with the artists. known Bay Area artists. Tri-Valley Conservancy wrote her first book Really skilled in many modalities. National Exhibition. With Two sessions of water- The CWA (www. Advisory Council. He also about 75 artists participat- color painting demonstra- californiawatercolor.org) Enough, winner of the In addition to LVO served on the Heritage and ing, the 47th CWA annual tions are scheduled during was founded in 1967. Its Sharp Writ Book Award, (www.livermorevalleyop- juried exhibit will be on the exhibit. These events purpose is to “create, foster, Cultural Arts Commission 2012 for Best Biography / era.com), sponsors include display from Saturday, Jan- are free to the public, who and sustain interest in the for the City of Dublin. Memoir; her second book the Bothwell Arts Center uary 14 through February are welcome to drop by, art of water media paint- • Lowdermilk grew up is a book of poetry, Humor (bothwell.lvpac.org), Way 25, 2017. Although CWA is chat with the artists, and ing; to sponsor educational surrounded by the beauti- Haiku, is in both English Up Art & Frame (wayupar- a California-based orga- observe their creative pro- programs, displays and ful paintings of her father, and Chinese. She teaches tandframe.com), Uncle Yu nization, this is a national cess. On Saturday, January exhibitions; to increase the an award winning artist. Chinese culture and Bud- at the Vineyard (uncleyus- juried show, with artists 21 from 11:30-2:30, artists skills of its members; and After getting her B.A. in dhist philosophy. vineyard.com), Canton Vil- participating from not only Mary Ciobalo and Steven to further the understand- Art in Connecticut, she • Speaks is a poet, lage (cantonvillage.com), across the United States, Berry will demonstrate; ing and appreciation of moved to Livermore and photographer and gene- Life Renewing Center but also with international on Wednesday, February 8 water media art on the part began her career as a fine alogist, whose Chinese (liferenewing.org), Silicon entries this year, notably from 12:30-2:30, the artists of its members and the artist and muralist. Travels heritage informs much of Valley Chinese Technology from Malaysia, Singapore, are Sue Johnston and Ruth general public.” Toward in Europe and various ex- her poetry. She lectures on and Business Association and Taiwan. Miller. these goals, they present otic locations around the A wide variety of styles A special class connect- annual achievement cash family history topics and (svctba.com), U.S. China world, influence her art and water-based media ed to the exhibit for young awards to promising artists is a member of L-AGS, Bilateral Research Institute techniques are represented, people ages 5-11. “Winter at county and state fairs, and inspire her ideas. Livermore Valley Camera (650 Page Mill Road, Palo from ‘realism’ to ‘abstract,’ in Watercolor,” Thursday, high schools, and other An accomplished Club, Chinese American Alto), Integrated Greenergy and from intense and January 26, 4:30-5:45 p.m. sponsored projects. portrait painter and mural- Family History Research Technology (510-456-5780) vibrant to transparent and Participants will have a For complete, updated ist, she has also created Yahoo Group and co- and Angel Relax Center ethereal. guided exploration of the listing of shows and events hand-painted silk outfits, edited a genealogy source (925-560-0885). This year's exhibit was exhibit, then create their at the Harrington Gallery, handmade jewelry and citation book sold in five juried by nationally rec- own work of art! Register visit www.firehousearts.org. sculptures. countries. ognized watercolor artist, at www.pleasantonfun.com, The Harrington Gal- " The important thing • Guan is a recent teacher, and adjudicator code 63432. lery is located inside the for me, is the creative graduate of the University TRAVEL Donna Zagotta. Donna has Harrington Gallery Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 process. I enjoy many of California, Berkeley, been active as a profession- Director Julie Finegan notes Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- different mediums. I where she majored in cog- al artist for over 20 years, that a number of ‘repeat ton. Gallery hours are Wed. love oils, pastels, acrylic, nitive science. Her passion BUG and coincidentally featured participants’ are included through Sat., 12:00-5:00 fabric, metal, and mosaic in over 20 various industry in this year’s selections: p.m., Sat. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 for photography grew dur- . There's not enough time publications. Melissa Adkison from No- p.m., and also one hour ing her time at Cal, where Luxury Travel The public is invited to vato, Taryn Curiel of Palo before most performances to explore all the wonder- she gained wide recogni- ful ways of expressing (925) 447-4300 the free opening reception Alto, who has also been and during intermissions. tion as a student photog- In Downtown Livermore and awards presentation on in Fresh Works, Geoffrey Admission for this exhibit oneself." rapher with her exhibited Saturday, January 14, from McCormack from Eugene, is free. Donations are grate- One of the more recent series from Burning Man. 2269 Third Street 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Light Oregon, who was in the fully accepted. opportunities to create She is member of the travelbuglivermore.com December 29, 2016 • The Independent 5 Performance to Provide A Gershwin Experience est, Glazier dedicated himself to the Gershwin repertoire and the American Popular Songbook, eventually becom- ing one of the genre's leading authorities. Among other distinguished venues, Glazier has performed at Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution, and his concerts have inspired three award-winning national television specials on PBS. Michael Andrew has been the headline singer and bandleader at the famous “Rainbow Room” atop Rocke- feller Center in New York City, as well as at the “Coconut Club” at the Beverly Hilton in California. In addition to leading his own big bands, he has sung with symphony or- chestras across the country, and appeared in films and on stage in musicals and comedies from Shakespeare to Cole Porter. A skilled composer, lyricist and writer, Andrew has also developed and performed in other shows paying tribute to American popular song. Kara Freeman has worked as a professional singer for most of her life, performing everything from classical to pop to country, and sharing her talents around the world. One of the original Los Angeles cast of the long-running hit musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” Freeman’s other credits include national tours of “Love Sweet Love: A Burt Bacharach musical,” as well as lead roles in “Seus- sical,” “Damn Yankees,” and “Cinderella.” “Rhapsody and Rhythm: A Gershwin Experience” is one of several performances featuring songs from the Richard Glazier to perform 'Rhapsody & Rhythm' George Gershwin American Songbook this season at the Bankhead Theater. Award-winning pianist and storyteller Richard Glazier On Friday, February 10th, Australian pianist/singer/actor from intimate ballads to toe-tapping favorites. returns to the Bankhead Theater to share favorite songs Michael Griffiths treats audiences to an evening in Cole For those interested in all three shows, a special three- and stories in “Rhapsody & Rhythm: A Gershwin Experi- Porter’s living room with “COLE” as he sings songs and for-$99 package is available until January 7, 2017. The ence” on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. tells tales that trace the joys and sorrows of Porter’s life. three show package or individual show tickets can be The multimedia concert celebrates the musical legacy “In The Mood: America’s Favorite Big Band Musical” purchased by phone at 925-373-6800, online at www. of George and Ira Gershwin. Glazier, together with vocal- returns to the Bankhead for two performances on March bankheadtheater.org, or at the Bankhead Theater ticket ists Michael Andrew and Kara Freeman, will perform 21st. Singing and dancing to a full swing band, the cast office located at 2400 First Street in Livermore. familiar Gershwin tunes from “S’Wonderful” and “Sum- pays tribute to the unforgettable songs of the WWII era, mertime,” to “I Got Rhythm,” ending with “Rhapsody in Blue,” Gershwin’s masterpiece for piano. The show is the first of three in three months celebrating the music of the 'Journey of the Silk Road' to Feature Music and American Songbook at the Bankhead Theater, and can be purchased with the other two at a special package price. In addition to songs and personal stories, historic Dance from Along the East-West Trade Route photos and rare film clips illustrate the era that inspired The City of Dublin will soon begin producing per- lective and Caravan El Noor. The performance will feature the music and provide an inside view of the Gershwin forming arts events at the Dublin High School Center for folkloric, classical and sacred music and dance. brothers’ lives.The show was conceived by Todd Gersh- Performing Arts and Education, 8151 Village Parkway, In 2016, the City of Dublin and Dublin Unified School win, a great-nephew of the composer, and endorsed by Dublin. District signed a Memorandum of Understanding that the Gershwin Trust. It has been performed across North The first City-produced performance, “Journey of the grants the City use of the facility for a certain number of America to critical acclaim. Silk Road,” will be held on Thursday, January 12, at 7:00 dates per year. A classically-trained pianist, Richard Glazier's love of p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available now online at “We heard from the community this summer during the George and Ira Gershwin's music began at a very young Dublin.ca.gov/arts and at the door the night of the perfor- Cultural Arts Needs Assessment that the opportunity to age. After seeing the film “Girl Crazy” at the age of nine, mance. see professionally produced performances and have more he wrote a letter to lyricist Ira Gershwin and, after cor- Travel through the fabled lands along the ancient East- multicultural programming is important to them, so we are responding for several years, was invited to meet him in West trade route. Internationally acclaimed performer and very excited to be able to bring this performance to Dub- Beverly Hills. During their visit, Ira asked Glazer to play dance ethnologist Farima Berenji and multi-instrumental- lin, and look forward to announcing other shows soon,” ist Gabriel Gold share the vibrant cultures of Afghanistan, said Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager Tegan McLane. a Gershwin tune on the piano that once belonged to his Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikstan, Persia, and Turkey. For tickets or more information, visit Dublin.ca.gov/ brother George. Fueled by Ira's encouragement and inter- They are joined by members of the Simorgh Dance Col- arts. 6 The Independent • December 29, 2016 Why Merlot Is Like An Opera by Laura Ness hand-harvested, one berry at a time Whether you admit to liking opera in the afternoon after the morn- or not, there is something about it that Now, however it is time for it to help others with this gift, ing dew has evaporated to avoid captivates the soul. The stories are any dilution. Fermentation takes vivid and the emotions soar. One can’t just like it helped me in a time of need. Livermore Valley place in concrete vats before being help but be stirred by the passion and transferred to oak barrels, where the power of great story telling done Opera is a cultural treasure for Livermore . . . . the precious liquid rests for 18 to via voices so voluminous they are 20 months, before being bottled, capable of rattling your eardrums. bottle, Peter told me, “In the 1970s and 1980s, I col- unfiltered. Oak use varies, although Thinking about the mellifluous and mesmerizing tones lected some high end Bordeaux wines and quite a few top in the 1970s, new oak was creeping close to 100%. Pres- of a mezzosoprano, how they wrap around your head like California Cabernet Sauvignon bottles, which I preferred ently, it’s about 50% new. a pair of cashmere earmuffs: how they ooze like Bosco to Burgundy wines. However, in 1991, our house burned The best vintages of Pétrus demand at least 20 to 30 into your brain, all chocolate covered cherries and brown- down taking with it my entire wine collection. My wife years before they become fully mature. The document ies with hot fudge, reminds me of Merlot. The righteous Jayne has been heavily involved with the Merola Opera available on the Livermore Valley Opera website includes kind, like that from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, where Program for many years and we have many friends who the review from Robert Parker, along with other useful names like Pétrus draw raptured responses from the were also on that Board. They threw a party for us after background. A typical bottle of this 1970 Pétrus retails for cognoscenti who choose to sing arias from Aida in the the fire and since we had lost almost everything in the fire, about $2500, so $100 would be a small investment for a shower. contributed a number of small but meaningful items to pretty terrific party. Which is a long-winded way of saying that the Liver- make us feel better. One of those contributing was a seri- Here’s a fun anecdote for you. Christian Moueix, more Valley Opera is raffling off a bottle of 1970 Pétrus ous wine collector and he gave me this bottle of Pétrus, owner of Château Pétrus, and also of Dominus Estate in Pomerol Bordeaux, with a nearly perfect label, courtesy which was not a small item but was worth only a small Napa, was asked to provide the underground punchline of Peter and Jayne Davis. This wine was given a 99 point fraction of its value today. in the damning movie “Sideways.” He allegedly turned rating from Robert Parker, who described it in the Wine "This encouraged me to rebuild my wine collection down the opportunity saying he felt the script to be unin- Advocate as “one of the great Pétrus of the last half with Bordeaux, and California wines (including Russian spiring. Good judgement on his part, actually. You’ll recall century.” He suggested it would reach maturity around River Pinot Noirs), which I stored in rented wine lockers. it was actually Cheval Blanc, another famous chateau in November 2025. We rebuilt our home with a large wine cellar. I continued the Pomerol region, which did pony up to the Sideways Only 52 tickets at $100 will be sold in advance of the to collect for many years. Eventually, of course, I had challenge, and thus, it was that beautiful beverage Miles big 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Concert and Dinner way more wine than I could ever drink and the bottles had got to quaff in the closing scenes. on January 28 at Ruby Hill. Go to livermorevalleyopera. appreciated so much that I did not want to drink them. I Whether you win the Château Pétrus raffle or not, there com to buy tickets. Do it now. It’s for a good cause. therefore sold some at auction and have been giving the are many fine Merlots lurking right here in your backyard, Stephanie Petermeier has already bought several tickets rest to Merola for its silent auction at the Gala each year. that you don’t secretly have to imbibe out of a paper cup, and tells me, “It is a really unique opportunity for some This Petrus wine had special meaning to me. I could never for fear of retribution by your Cabernet snob friends. Next serious wine geeks to win this and throw a party with drink it, even though I have never had another bottle, so it time, we’ll take a taste through some of the Livermore their closest wine loving friends. I have already bought stayed in my wine cellar. Now, however it is time for it to Valley’s finest tributes to this maligned grape that can be my ticket. You do not have to like Opera nor do you have help others with this gift, just like it helped me in a time so eminently divine. to be in close proximity to join in because it will be sold of need. Livermore Valley Opera is a cultural treasure online.” for Livermore, and this company does more with less Raffle tickets may be purchased for the Pétrus as well than any opera company I have ever seen. Like all arts as for a 4.5 carat diamond bracelet ($10,500 value) cre- organizations in the country these days, it faces financial ated and donated by Lance Cavalieri Jewelers. Only 52 OPERA challenges and I hope that this bottle can in a small way (continued from front page) tickets at $125 will be sold for the bracelet. If you choose help support this worthy company.” to purchase a ticket (starting at $175 for unreserved open While the Livermore Valley Opera cannot guarantee diamond bracelet valued at $10,500, created and donated seating) to the Jubilee at Ruby Hill on January 28th, you the condition of this wine, it can be said that the style of by Lance Cavalieri Jewelers. Diamonds may be a “girl’s will be treated to wines by Cuda Ridge, Nottingham Cel- Château Pétrus, which is 100% Merlot, from the Pomerol best friend” so take a chance and you may be the lucky one lars, Occasio and Page Mill. region on the esteemed right bank of Bordeaux, is unique going home with this exquisite prize. (Limited to a max of As with all things of value, this rare bottle of Pétrus and renowned throughout winedom as possessing of a 52 opportunities per prize.) has a story. It was purchased by a wine lover on the velvet texture that confounds the palate. Tickets and unique dining experiences include Dine with Merola Board of Directors and given to Peter and Jayne Typical signature aromas associated with Pétrus are a Diva or Divo: $225 per person (limited availability); re- Davis in 1991. It has been in their cellar ever since. Says spice, coffee, cinnamon, chocolate, plums, dark cherries, served priority table seating for any number of guests from Petermeier, “Jayne Davis is the Chairman of the Merola truffles, wet earth and fresh flowers. In the best vintages, 2-20 at $200 per person; open seating for $175 per person. Opera Program. Both Peter and Jayne are supporters and the texture, owing to soft, but abundant tannins, can be To order tickets, visit www.livermorevalleyopera.com or advocates of Livermore Valley Opera. We are very lucky otherworldly, with a viscosity bordering on velvet. Petrus contact Stephanie Petermeier at stephaniep@livermoreval- to have such high level Opera professionals supporting almost always requires time to develop and is one of the leyopera.com LVO and they offered to give us the bottle to be used as a most collectible and sought after wines on the planet. Livermore Valley Opera was founded in 1992, and pres- fundraiser.” The grapes from this 28-acre estate, characterized by ents fully-staged operas at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater Asked why Peter and Jayne donated this particular clay soils that are well-suited to Merlot, are painstakingly in the spring and fall. December 29, 2016 • The Independent 7 Asante Africa Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair Honored Grand Prize Winner Collects More Awards in 2016 Asante Africa Founda- By Carol Graham has been racking up science for reusing grey water from harmful to soil, plants or top-level, game-changing tion’s Wezesha Vijana Shreya Ramachandran's competition wins with her the laundry. Since many aquatic life." scientists. Program - a special cur- trajectory throughout project: Effect of Soap Nut commercial laundry deter- In March, Shreya "The award ceremony riculum that boosts the girl 2016 carried her higher Grey Water on the Environ- gents contain chemicals, I earned a Grand Prize at was a fun occasion, child’s chances to succeed and farther than she could ment. wanted to test if grey water the 5th Annual Synopsys kicked off with a fabulous is highlighted as Best have imagined, ultimately "I started this project from soap nuts, a natural Alameda County Science keynote speech by one on Practice in United Nations leading her to a nice piece to be a part of the solution laundry detergent derived & Engineering Fair held at NASA’s spacesuit design- Girls’ Education Initiative of celestial real estate: her to the California drought," from the Indian soap berry, the Alameda County Fair- ers Lindsay Aitchison," (UNGEI). own planet. said Shreya. "As many could be used as irrigation grounds in Pleasanton. said Shreya. "There was Asante Africa is based in Beginning in March, the parts of the world are water without harming the In May, she earned First an awards dinner where Livermore. 8th-grader from Stratford experiencing water scarcity, environment. I found that Place in the Toxicology we were seated with Education has the power Middle School in Fremont there is a growing interest soap nut grey water was not category at the California Broadcom judges and oth- to change a girl’s life and State Science Fair in Los er distinguished scientists that of her family and com- munity. All over the world Angeles. in their respective fields. - and in developing coun- The following month It was a very humbling tries, in particular - we see she submitted her project and informative experi- proof that when women are to the Broadcom MAS- ence to talk to them and educated, child marriages TERS (Math, Applied explain my project. We and child mortality rates are Science, Technology and met with a recipient of the drastically reduced. In fact, Engineering for Ris- Nobel Prize Dr. Bob Hor- simply making sure that ing Stars), a program of vitz, and several people girls don’t miss out on pri- Society for Science & the who have worked for the mary education is enough Public sponsored by the president including Chief to substantially reduce Broadcom Foundation. Data Scientist Dr. DJ Patil maternal mortality. But it’s The Broadcom MAS- and the Chief Technology important that girls stay in TERS, now in its fifth Officer Megan Smith. school long enough, at least year, is the preeminent While it wasn’t part of the through lower high school grades, before we can reap middle school science and official award, I was just those benefits. engineering competition in honored to be there and to Girls are far less likely both the United States and have such an amazing and than boys to complete pri- the world. life-changing experience." mary (elementary or mid- In September, Shreya Of all her awards, dle) school, especially in received notice she was a Shreya said that the low-income countries where semi-finalist, then a final- Broadcom MASTERS only 20% have achieved ist. means the most because gender parity at the primary "In the last week of "It is the culmination of level and 10% at the lower October, the final competi- all science fairs. I know secondary level. These tion took place in Wash- how difficult it is to win findings are highlighted ington, D.C., and consisted at that level, and I saw in UNESCO’s Gender of a week of rigorous team evidence of that in the Summary Report, which challenges, as well as proj- amazing projects every- analyses data from the 11th annual Education for All ect judging," said Shreya. one else did." Global Monitoring Report. "I won Second Place in It was also at the The report was released in Technology, and received Broadcom MASTERS partnership with the United a $500 check, $2500 to that Shreya received a Nations Girls Education attend a STEM (science, once-in-a-lifetime award. Initiative (UNGEI). technology, engineering "I had a minor planet To view case studies and mathematics) summer named after me," she said and learn more about the camp of my choice, and an of Minor Planet 33188 project, visit www.good- iPad." now named Shreya, prov- practicefund.org Yet, for the student ing beyond a doubt that To learn more about who as a little girl likened this is one young scientist Asante Africa Foundation, doctors to superheroes, who is shooting for the visit https://www.asantea- Pictured (from left) are Maya Ajmera, President and CEO, Society of Science; Shreya what meant the most to stars. frica.org/or email at info@ Ramachandran; and Paula Golden, President and Executive Director Broadcom Shreya was the opportunity To learn more, visit asanteafrica.org. Foundation to meet and speak with broadcomfoundation.org. 8 The Independent • December 29, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Dec. 10 at the Library. 1188 So. Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. early intermediate level. Half-hour purchase. Small $10 fee to cover derson & The Rebels. Considered Livermore Art Association Gallery, Livermore Avenue. For information, 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 private classes or small group meeting costs. by many to be the best interpreter located in the Carnegie Building, call 373-5500. p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, classes offered. Twice-yearly of 'Early Elvis' around, Anderson offers art classes, unusual gifts, California Watercolor Asso- 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. Artists recitals. (925) 216-7231 or email MUSIC/CONCERTS and his rockin’ band The Rebels painting rentals, art exhibits and ciation’s 47th Annual National bring finished or unfinished work [email protected] for Blacksmith Square, music every recreate the sound, the songs, and information pertaining to the art Exhibition. Opening January 14, to show and if desired, receive a further info. Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the court- the memories of Elvis Presley on field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. running through February 25 in the critique from the group. Refresh- PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, yard, 21 South Livermore Ave., this special weekend. Hits include The gallery has been open since Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse ments are brought by some of the now meeting the 1st Thursday and Livermore. of course Heartbreak Hotel, Hound 1974 and is run as a co-op by Arts Center in Pleasanton. 75 artists, and a donation of $5.00 is 3rd Wednesday of each month Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Dog, Don't be Cruel, Jailhouse local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. or so artists from California and desired although not mandatory. 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe regularly at: The Castle Rock Rock, and many more. Sunday, 11:30-4 p.m. For information call beyond have been accepted by Contact for this event is D’Anne in Pleasanton. Join us as we Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola January 8, at 2:00 p.m. Reserved 449-9927. this year's judge, nationally ac- Miller at [email protected], or challenge ourselves to poeti- Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each seating tickets $17- $27. Tickets Members of the Pleasanton Art claimed jurist and watercolor artist Linda Ryan at LRyan@Livermore- cally relay our thoughts, emotions month from 7:30-9:30--Dance available at www.firehousearts. League Public Art Circuit are Donna Zagotta. A wide variety of performingarts.org and experiences through poetry. floor, full bar, small cover. . org, 925-931-4848, or at the currently exhibiting art at six busi- styles and types of water media ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss Become a member & share your New Year’s Eve with the Four center Box Office, 4444 Railroad nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin are represented. RECEPTION: Free and share work with Professional work - Contact PoetryOnCanvas@ Freshmen, 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Avenue, Pleasanton. Area. Viewing locations are: Bank opening reception and awards cer- Artists in sketching, painting, ex- Mac.Com for more info on Theme Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., The Sweet Remains - Contemporary of America at 337 Main Street, emony Saturday, January 14, from hibiting and marketing your work. Challenges, Membership & Op- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Soulful Folk. Saturday, January 14, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber 1:00-3:00 p.m. The public is wel- ACC members currently working portunities. org or 373-6800. 8:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, come to come preview the entire on exhibiting theme works, under Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the Rhapsody and Rhythm: The Ger- Center in Pleasanton. Reserved Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & exhibit, chat with the artists, and the Inspiration of "The Artist's last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. shwin Experience, 8 p.m. Jan. 7. seating tickets $22-$32. Tickets Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard enjoy light refreshments. PAINTING Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen at Galina’s Music Studio located at Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., available at www.firehousearts. Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 DEMONSTRATIONS: Saturday, Pathways." Meets and Critiques 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. org, 925-931-4848, or at the Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward January 21 from 11:30-2:30 Friday mornings in Pleasanton. participation by calling (925) org or 373-6800. center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, (Mary Ciobalo and Steven Berry); [email protected] 960-1194 or via the website at ‘Happy Birthday, Elvis!’ Featuring Avenue, Pleasanton. The band’s Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café Wednesday, February 8 from Figure Drawing Workshop, every www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. Jim Anderson & The Rebels. The songs and approach hearken back at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleas- 12:30-2:30 (Sue Johnston and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Bring Firehouse Arts Center celebrates to the tuneful music of the 60s anton. If interested in becoming Ruth Miller.) For complete listing Artists bring their own materials some music to share with the Elvis Presley’s Birthday Weekend and 70s like CSN, The Eagles, a member of the Pleasanton Art of events, visit www.firehousearts. and easels. Open to all artists. group. Ukuleles are available for with the return of hit group Jim An- and Simon & Garfunkel. Of their League or for information regard- org. YOUNG @ ART: “Winter in Professional artist models (nude). newest release, Night Songs, the ing the Public Art Circuit, call John Watercolor” class for young people No instructor. Students under 18 Boston Herald wrote, “It’s been a Trimingham at (510) 877-8154. ages 5-11. Thursday, January 26, need written parental permission long time since 3-part harmonies Bryce Beecher’s “Natural Influ- 4:30-5:45 p.m. Register at www. to attend. Cost $20 per session. this lush were yoked to songs this ences” art exhibit hangs at Cuda pleasantonfun.com, Code 63432. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th melodically gorgeous.” Ridge Winery through December Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and Timothy B. Schmit – Live in 31st, 2016. 2400 Arroyo Road in Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 refreshments are available. Call Concert, Legendary Eagle and Livermore. Regular winery hours p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 or e-mail Barbara Stanton for Member of Poco. 8 p.m. Jan. 20. are 12-4:30 Fri.-Sun.; open by p.m. Harrington Gallery at the more info about the workshop, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., appt. at 510-304-0914. Firehouse Arts Center in Pleas- 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Color, Line, Content, a show by the anton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. earthlink.net. org or 373-6800. artists of Show & Tell, Berkshire Donations always appreciated. Preschool Art classes: Thursday Temirzhan Yerzhanov and Klara Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Exhibit dates: January 14 through mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children Frei in concert with the Tri- Properties, 1983 Second Street, February 25, 2016. aged 3-5 are welcome to join this Valley Gradus ad Parnassum Livermore. The group includes class. Classes cover drawing, Youth Orchestra “Four Hands painters; photographers; sculp- MEETINGS/CLASSES painting, print-making, sculp- and a Baton.” 8:00 pm Feb. 4. tors; printmakers; artists who Call to Artists: 3rd Annual ture and ceramics. For further Amador Theater, 1155 Santa draw, etch or create collages; Celebrate Women! Las Positas information, contact Thomasin Rita Rd., Pleasanton. 931-4848, artists who tool leather or make College, 2017 photographic art Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or Firehousearts.org. jewelry and wearable art; and competition. General Guidelines: [email protected] or visit Cole: the Music of Cole Porter, 8 others. The public may view Each image submitted must use http://childrensartclassesprojects. p.m. Feb. 10. Bankhead Theater, the show weekdays, 9 a.m. to one woman/several women as blogspot.com/ 2400 First St., Livermore. www. 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 30. For subject matter presented with Art Classes, For children, teens and bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. information about the show, or honor. March is international adults. Beginner to advanced. Del Valle Fine Arts, Aspen Trio/ to schedule a showing during women's month, so, the show is Drawing, painting, printmaking, Bryan Young, string trio with bas- non-business hours, contact Cher hung March 1 - 30th in building sculpture and ceramics taught by soon, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. Bankhead Wollard at [email protected] or 2400. Reception: March 16, 2017 highly experienced artist and art Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 925-784-4679. For information from 6 - 8 with awards at 7 in instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. www.bankheadtheater.org or about Show & Tell, contact Miller Room 2420 all on the campus of Weekday and weekend classes, 373-6800. at [email protected]. Las Positas College at 3000 Cam- Home school classes, Special LIV ON: Olivia Newton-John, Beth Tri-Valley Traveling Artists showing pus Hill Drive, Livermore. Parking classes during school breaks Nielsen Chapman, Amy Sky, of paintings and photographs from $2. For more detailed guidelines offered. (925) 216-7231 or email Sunday afternoon, February 12, recent travels at the Livermore email: CelebrateWomen2017@ [email protected] for Timothy B. Schmit, Legendary Eagle and member of Poco 2017 Bankhead Theater, 2400 Civic Center Library Gallery, De- gmail.com further info. will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Bankhead First St., Livermore, will be only cember 1-30. Artists reception will Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Piano and keyboard lessons, For Bay Area appearance on this leg be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sat., a monthly function at the Bothwell children to adult. Beginner to Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. of the tour for the newly-released December 29, 2016 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

album. 2400 First St., Livermore. up-tempo Broadway or Pop song military affairs, history, sociology, Bats in Flight animal and craft www.bankheadtheater.org, 373- in the style of this show, a current science, the climate, and religion. program at Rincon Branch Library. 6800. resume and headshot. Attach au- Contact Rich at 872-7923, for Saturday, February 18, 1 pm: Teen The Chieftains, 8 p.m. Feb. 17. dition form (Forever Plaid Audition further questions Screen Printing Workshop. Sunday, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Form) with all conflicts written. We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a February 19, 2 pm: Author Craig Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Auditions will be held at the Tri- member-centered book group Harwood discusses his book Quest org or 373-6800. Valley Repertory rehearsal space: led by a small group of book club for Flight: John J. Montgomery and We Banjo 3 Flamboyant Mix of 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 101, veterans, with reading selections the Dawn of Aviation in the West. Irish, Bluegrass, and Old-Time Pleasanton. All roles open, no AEA, based on member recommenda- Tuesday, February 21, 3:30 pm: Music, 8 p.m. Feb. 18. Firehouse Small stipend available. Show will tions and consensus. No home- Kids learn to create paper air- Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., run Saturdays and Sundays, May work required– share your insights planes at the Springtown Branch Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. 6th through May 21st, 2017 at or just listen in! Contact Nancy Library. Friday, February 24, 3:30 firehousearts.org. the Douglas Morrisson Theatre in Tingstrom Turner at ntingstr@ pm: Family movie day at the Livermore-Amador Symphony, Hayward. www.trivalleyrep.org yahoo.com. library featuring Disney-Pixar’s Up Feb. 18, 7 p.m. prelude talk, 8 Storied Nights: An Evening of (2009, PG). Saturday, February p.m. concert. Inspirational Journey, OPERA Spoken Word. 2nd Thursday 25, 2 pm: Talk and Q&A with the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 25th Anniversary Celebration, of each month. Features local award-winning author of Flygirl, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Livermore Valley Opera, 5 p.m. authors reading their work 7:30 to Sherri L. Smith. Sunday, February org or 373-6800. January 28 at The Club at Ruby 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee and Tea, 26, 2 pm: The Swingin’ Blue Stars International Guitar Night, 7:30 Hill. Concert of music including 152 So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. in concert. 925-373-5500 or visit p.m. Feb. 19. Bankhead Theater, your favorite arias. Following the Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. www.livermorelibrary.net. 2400 First St., Livermore. www. concert, three course dinner. Live Information go to http://facebook. An Evening with Booker T. Wash- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. auction and a two surprising raffle com/StoriedNights ington: Tuesday, January 17th, Classic Albums Live: Rumours, 8 items. www.livermorevalleyopera. “Flygirl,” annual Livermore Reads 7pm. Ed Kinney Speakers Series. p.m. Feb. 24. Bankhead Theater, com Together (LRT) book. Public All events are general seating at 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Marriage of Figaro - a timeless Library will host programs and the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. comedy with its bubbling overture events based on themes found Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA Global Symphonic Gems, Pacific and brilliant arias composed by in the featured book. Copies of 94566. Tickets are $15 General Chamber Orchestra, 2 p.m. Feb. Mozart at the height of his genius Flygirl and LRT event schedules Admission, $10 Seniors (65+) / 26. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First – the result is a witty yet profound will be available at all Livermore Students (with valid ID), $7 Mem- Street, Livermore. www.bankhead- tale of love, betrayal, and forgive- Public Library locations. All LRT bers. Tickets may be purchased theater.org or 373-6800. ness. It tells how the servants, events are free Unless noted, online at www.museumonmain. Kelly Brandeburg, A Tribute to Figaro and Susanna, cleverly out- events are held at the Civic Center org, at Museum on Main during the Songs of Barbra Streisand, wit their master, Count Almaviva, Library on 1188 South Livermore regular operating hours or by 2 p.m. Feb. 26. Firehouse Arts from seducing Susanna. Through Avenue, Livermore, CA. Sunday, phoning the museum at (925) Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., their manipulations, the Count’s January 29, 2 pm: LRT kick-off 462-2766. Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. Pictured are Temirzhan Yerzhanov and Klara Frei who love for his Countess is restored. event featuring Livermore Airport, Ross Stein, Rae Dorough Speaker firehousearts.org. will perform in concert with the Tri-Valley Gradus ad Adding to the fun is an old man and pilots Bruce Anderson, Series, Scientist: “Earthquakes; Parnassum Youth Orchestra “Four Hands and a Baton.” seeking revenge, a scheming Candace Harding, Barbara Blissert Prediction & Consequences.” 7:30 ON THE STAGE The 8:00 pm concert will take place on Feb. 4 at the maid, a drunken gardener, and and Jacquie Warda. Saturday, p.m. Jan. 24. Bankhead Theater, Playwrights' Theater, Eugene Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. For an amorous teenager. Saturday February 4, 1 pm: Screening and 2400 First Street, Livermore. www. O'Neill's play, Dynamo, staged 7:30pm March 11 and 18; Sunday discussion of The Tuskegee Airmen bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. reading Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 8 tickets, call 931-4848 or go to Firehousearts.org. 2:00pm March 12 and 19; $42 - (1995, PG-13). Free screening of New Orleans Bash, 5 p.m. Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. Museum of San Ramon $89; Bankhead theater 2400 First the HBO movie starring Laurence Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. Street, Livermore; 925-373-6800; Fishburne. Tuesday, February 7, Street, Livermore. Mardi Gras tonlibrary.org for a list of films and Tickets at www.eugeneoneill.org or Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. LVPAC.org; LivermoreValleyOpera. 6:30 pm: Presentation on aviation celebration complete with French more information. 820-1818. www.bankheadtheater.org or com pioneer Fred Wiseman by Stephen Quarter decor, Louisiana style cui- Jesus Christ Superstar, Tri-Valley 373-6800. A. Lehmann, president of the sine, Hurricanes, live New Orleans DANCE Repertory Theater production, MISCELLANEOUS Windsor Historical Society Satur- jazz and more. www.bankheadthe- Russian National Ballet The- weekends Jan. 14-29, 2017. MOVIES Hagemann Ranch Open House. day, February 11, 11 am: Guided ater.org or 373-6800. atre: Giselle, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., The Classic Film Series, Pleasan- Tours of the 140+ year old ranch tour of the Livermore Municipal An Evening with Harriett Tubman: Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 373-6800 or www. ton Library will feature a range of and free, family friendly seasonal Airport. Sign up required, and Tuesday, February 14th, 7pm. Ed Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. bankheadtheater.org. genres. “On the Islands,” themed activities. The last Sunday of each space is limited. Sign up begins Kinney Speakers Series. All events org or 373-6800. Anything Goes, Pacific Coast Reper- films will be shown the first Thurs- month, 1-4 PM. Go to www. January 29. Call Paul Sevilla at are general seating at the Fire- tory Theatre, Jan. 28-Feb. 12. Fire- day of each month through June livermorehistory.com for the the Livermore Public Library at house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad 2017. 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton monthly program. 455 Olivina (925) 373-5573 for more informa- Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Pres- Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Livermore. tion. Sunday, February 12, 2 pm: Tickets are $15 General Admis- ents Auditions: Forever Plaid, firehousearts.org. Avenue. Free admission. Everyone Political Issues Book Club meets Author Susan Wels discusses her sion, $10 Seniors (65+) / Stu- January 18th, 2017 at 7:30 with is welcome to attend. Some films the 4th Tuesday of each month, book Amelia Earhart: The Thrill of dents (with valid ID), $7 Members. additional auditions and callbacks COMEDY are mature in content and may and reads books about issues and It. Wednesday, February 15, 7 pm: Tickets may be purchased online on Saturday January 21st at Free Comedy Show every Thursday not be suitable for children. For trends that are driving current Flygirl Readers Theater performed at www.museumonmain.org, at 11:00am. Contact the Producer, at Sanctuary from 7:30-9pm in the more information or assistance, affairs in both the national and by actors from the Livermore Museum on Main during regular Kathleen, to schedule a audition Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 please contact the Pleasanton international arenas. Topics Shakespeare Festival. Friday, operating hours or by phoning the appointment. kbreedveld@trival- First St. in Livermore. Public Library at (925) 931-3400, that have been covered include February 17, 3:30 pm: Sulphur museum at (925) 462-2766. leyrep.com. Bring 16-32 bars of an Tom Papa, 8 p.m. Jan. 27. Bankhead extension 4. Visit www.pleasan- politics, governance, economics, Creek Nature Center’s Birds & 10 The Independent • December 29, 2016 A Rose Superstar Speaks at the BULLETIN BOARD Mount Diablo Rose Society (Organizations wishing to run notices serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly in Bulletin Board, send information to PO with helping hands. (Those planning to dinner meetings and holding charitable The Mount Diablo Rose Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) events. The group supports Children's Hos- Society will start 2017 by of Bulletin Board or email information to Always accepting cheerful cotton fabric pital research, college scholarships and [email protected]. Include name donations. Those who can’t make the other charities. For information, contact hosting a superstar in the of organization, meeting date, time, place Sew-Fest but would like to sew, arrange Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. rose world at the Society's and theme or subject. Phone number and for kits that can be sews at home. Ques- ClutterLess Self Help Support January meeting. Stephen contact person should also be included. tions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 or Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) [email protected] support group for people with difficulty dis- Scanniello will be speaking Widowed Men and Women of Meals on Wheels Volunteers are carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering about “Gardening with Ros- Northern CA, Jan. 8, 11 a.m. breakfast needed to deliver fresh meals to home- is a psychological issue, not an organizing es” on Wednesday, January in Pleasanton, RSVP by Jan. 5 to Ruby, bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 11 at 7:30 PM at the Dublin 462-9636. Jan. 12, 11:30 a.m. lunch in one day per week, Monday-Friday between Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor Danville, RSVP by Jan. 9 to Marsha, 830- 10am-12pm. For more information, please Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays Library Community Room, 8483. Jan. 15, 1 p.m. general meeting, call (925)483-1989. except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. birthday lunch in San Ramon, RSVP by Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones on Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 Stephen is the curator of Jan. 10 to Hilda, 398-8808. Jan. 20, 1 p.m. Your Grief Journey. Join us bi-monthly. St. or 925-922-1467. More information at: lunch in Livermore, RSVP by Jan. 17 to Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge www.clutterlesseastbay.org the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Gloria, 846-8320. Jan. 21, 1 p.m. friendly Dr. Pleasanton; Second and Fourth Livermore TOPS 1285 (Take Off Garden at the New York bridge in Pleasanton, RSVP by Jan. 14 to Thursday evenings at 7:30pm, Jan. 12, Pounds Sensibly), meets in Livermore at Botanical Garden, President Ruby, 462-9636. Jan. 22, 10 a.m. buffet 26 and Feb. 9, 23. No pre-registration is the Vineyard Village Clubhouse, 37 Pacific in Pleasanton, RSVP by Jan. 19 to Athene, necessary. These sessions are open to Ave, on Thursdays 9:15-11 a.m. Informa- of the Heritage Rose Foun- 846-0111. Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m. brunch all, regardless of religious affiliation. Call tion, contact Barbara at 447-7133 or Katie dation, and gardener to the prior to play in Pleasanton, RSVP by Jan. Eleanor Flatley at 925-846-8708 for more at 373-9976. stars. He will discuss ways 25 to Pat, 462-9299. Tickets for the play, information. Birthright Pregnancy Support to use roses in landscapes, Anything Goes available at the Firehouse Learn Scottish country dancing in Center, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Arts Center, Pleasanton. Livermore: lively reels and jigs and grace- Livermore, located directly behind the blue both large and small. His Livermore-Amador Genealogical ful strathspeys that are the traditional bus stop near the corner of Fenton St., presentation will feature the Stephen Scanniello at the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden Society, meeting 7:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 9 social dance of Scotland. Classes are and next to Stanford/ValleyCare Hospital. gardens of his private cli- at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore Birthright's free and confidential services in Hartford, Conn., the oldest rose garden in the United include pregnancy tests, caring guidance, ents and the public gardens Court, Pleasanton. Guest speaker will be Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, Liver- States, where he is the consulting rosarian. Kathryn Marshall with the topic Research- more. No prior dance experience required. adoption and medical referrals, baby he has designed. ing War of 1812 Era Ancestors. Learn the Call Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or and maternity clothing, and more. (925) Stephen began his rose best web sites, special collections, and Sheena MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for 449-5887 for an appointment. Our office career at the Cranford Rose Honorary Member, and in PM. The first clinic will strategies for mining the extraordinary more information. Youth class (ages 8 and hours are: Mon., Tues., Wed., 10-2; Thurs. depth of records from this pivotal era in up): contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447- 12-4; 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10-1. Garden of the Brook- October 2015 was honored, focus on pruning climbing our nation’s past. No charge. Visitors wel- 1833 for info. 1-800-550-4900 Helpline is staffed 24/7. lyn Botanic Garden and along with Julie Andrews, roses, as he literally wrote come. For additional information contact Rotary Club of Livermore Valley www.birthright.org/Livermore for more transformed it into one of by the NY Botanical Gar- the book called Climbing Marilyn Glass & Diane Wiedel, Program invites interested individuals to attend its information on Birthright's services. Chairs, email: [email protected] morning meeting. Meetings are held every Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy the world’s most acclaimed den for his work with roses. Roses, and the second on Girls Night Out Networking Kicks Tuesday at 7am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Club. Feed your wonder about the Night rose gardens. He is the In addition to his Janu- pruning mature roses. A Off 2017 in Dublin, Jan. 9, 5 to 7 p.m. Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the recipient of numerous ary 11 talk at the Mount $10 donation is suggested. Coco Cabana Restaurant, 4500 Tassajara Club House Drive, Livermore. Anyone who 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- Road, Suite C, Dublin. Must RSVP/pre- would like to give back to the community ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. awards – Great Rosarian of Diablo Rose Society, The Mount Diablo Rose pay. www.gnon.org/monthly-mixer.html. is invited to meet with club members and Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 the World Award in 2009, Stephen will be holding two Society meeting is open Questions: 925-487-4748; Cost: $10/ community leaders who work or live in p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info the 2013 Garden Club of rose pruning clinics at the to the public and free of members; $15/non members GNON is the Livermore area for fun and fellowship visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- America Jane Righter Rose Sacramento Historic Rose charge. an all-women’s networking group that while raising money to help local schools ers.org/ gathers once a month (first Monday’s of and various organizations. For more infor- Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Medal for his ongoing work Garden, 1000 Broadway, For information, go to the month) for the purpose of informal and mation, go to www.livermorevalleyrotary. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s in rose preservation, a 2015 Sacramento, on Saturday, www.mtdiablorosesociety. fun networking. org/ or contact Fred Quarterman at 925- costumes give free guided tours beginning Garden Club of America January 14 at 9 AM and 1 org Crab Feed, The Livermore High 337-5342 or Deb Tacker at 925-447-1135. at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays School Alumni Assoc. is having its 5th Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Annual Fundraising Crab Feed on Sat. and experienced dancers are welcome. Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and March 18, 2017 in celebration of the 125th Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, the beautifully landscaped grounds. For Plan to Search for Fairies and Wee Folk Anniversary of Livermore High School. 6 - easy line and circle dances, no partners information on the Ravenswood Progress 10 pm at the Robert Livermore Community required, casual dress. $3 per session League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Alden Lane Nursery, a hidden 5 acre wonderland of 400 year old oaks, fountains and Center. Ticket prices: $55.00/person. See (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Program, please call the Docent Coordina- www.livermorehighalumni.com for current at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), tor at (925) 443-0238. hundreds of plants, can be found in the middle of a residential area of Livermore. It has information or call Ray: 925-548-8817 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social a secret. The fairies and wee folk have lived here long before us and give this enchanting World Healing Day, December 31 George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. group of retired men who join together to oak forest a magical quality all its own. known as World Healing Day, and also [email protected] better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Alden Lane is unveiling the MAP to the secret Fairy Doors, along with clues to find World Peace Day. Unity of Tri-Valley church Square dancing for all ages 8 years include golf, bridge, photography, travel, will participate in meditating for world and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- all 24 of the unique thresholds into the fairy realm. When the adventure is complete, par- healing and peace at 4:00 a.m. in the at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men ticipants will end up under the arms of an enormous Royal Oak Tree and will be ushered sanctuary at 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Livermore. Families and friends welcome. living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, into the Fairy Fort for Fairy Tale Ale and to make a small potted fairy garden or gnome Suite 108, Dublin. The theme this year is September classes free to new dancers. and San Ramon. The group meets for Many Hands Make Light Work. Following Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or lunch on the first Thursday of each month habitat. the meditation at Unity of Tri-Valley, a [email protected] at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest This hunt is for the child in all of us. The $20+ tax ticket includes a Fairy Door breakfast potluck will be served. Those Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about Map, Clues, entry into the Fairy Fort and the makings and instruction for 1 small Fairy able to attend the potluck, are asked to at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org contact Pam Boyer at 510-386-1113. All Monday through Saturday. Donations can and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. Garden. Extra Fairy gardens can be purchased for $7+ tax. The purchase of one ticket are welcome. be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the For information or to attend a meeting, call includes the family. Dress a Girl Around the World, an building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. This event is Saturday, January 28th between 1 and 4 pm. invitation to make simple dresses for girls PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis sta- Contact Alden Lane Nursery (925)447-0280 www.aldenlane.com 981 Alden Lane, in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest Italian Catholic Federation, meets bilization counseling for those experiencing is Sat., January 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. difficulties related to domestic violence, Livermore for tickets to this event. Those who can't make it in January, come February p.m. at St. Augustine Hall, 3999 Bernal Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 abusive situations, sexual assault or other 1st. Maps and clues will be available throughout the year. Come any of the hours the Ave., Pleasanton. Help is needed sewing, Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who challenging emotional issues. We provide nursery is open, purchase a map for $10 and discover the Fairy Doors on your own. ironing, cutting. Bring sewing machine or loves all things Italian is invited to meet to assistance with individual therapy and/or December 29, 2016 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD group support. Please call to schedule an the workbooks and study guides as well with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education appointment: 925 449-5845 (Counseling as teaching volunteers how to develop and forming long-lasting friendships, Livermore. Information, 447-8840. Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Intake) teaching skills, craft curriculum, and contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, information, visit www.goodshepherd- Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group gain experience. Volunteers should be at or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. for retired men who seek activities to en- least 18 years old, and fluent in American additional information. a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. hance their retirement. Monthly meetings English and be able to devote a consistent Pleasanton Military Families is adult Bible study/Sunday school. For North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed feature lunch and an interesting speaker. hour or two weekly to a student for a a Pleasanton based support group for information, call 925-447-1246. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College Men have the opportunity to learn about semester. For more information, email those who have a loved one serving in the Asbury United Methodist Church, Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Ave. (United Christian Church). www. and join activities such as hiking, bridge, [email protected], Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- LivermoreQuakers.com investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood or call Penny Johnson, 925/931-3405. the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors carving. There is also a neat group of guys Bereaved Mother’s Network of concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services a.m. - Elementary aged children go to St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of that are experienced. There is no better at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore support than being surrounded by others www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near Civic Center Library, Small Conference who know what you are going through. 4357. Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. Center for Spiritual Living Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any Room. The aim of the network is to allow Three times per year, the group collect Granada Baptist Church, 945 - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Livermore Valley - People from all faith retired man is welcome to drop by to bereaved mothers to make connections supplies and sends care packages to the Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. 925-449-4848. traditions, cultures, races and sexual learn about your opportunities. For more with, share resources, and support other troops. Contact [email protected] for Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, orientations welcome. Sunday service information check our website: branch121. mothers who have been through the worst the location of the next meeting. ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at experience of their lives, losing a child. For Livermore Military Families, a 447-3428. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting [email protected] (put “SIR” in the more information, contact katiestrube@ support group for families in Livermore Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. subject line). comcast.net. who have a loved one serving in the Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Valley Bible Church, Livermore, For more information contact revhar- American Legion Post 47 in Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Military, is intended to be a safe place for services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- [email protected] or visit us at http:// Livermore is looking for veterans in the to new and established residents of the family members to come and share their a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone csllvlighthouse.org. Livermore area who are interested in Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the experiences and concerns with others who org/ All are welcome. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 performing community service for young first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon understand what they are going through. Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Cedar Grove Community Church, Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. people and promoting veterans affairs. on the second Wednesday of the month, All family members are welcome to attend 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Interested veterans will meet with other Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday like-minded veterans for camaraderie and family activities, and monthly adult of each month at the Livermore Veterans Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study support of veteran’s causes. The American socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or Memorial Building, 522 South L Street a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Legion is the largest federally chartered visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. veteran’s organization that is the veterans TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- Ministries meet every other month. For jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. lobby and voice to congress. The Liver- self-help weight loss support group meets 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ ministry information call (925) 846-8650 Well Community Outreach Center Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives more American Legion Post 47 meets the in Livermore in the Clubhouse at Hillcrest yahoo. Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. ministry provides meats, canned and dry away clothing and other items every second and fourth Monday of each month Gardens, 550 Hillcrest Ave., on Mondays, Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial 6:-6:30 p.m., Weigh-in (private); meeting RELIGION 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible available prior to the start of the school cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. begins 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Infor- First Presbyterian Church, 2020 study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is year). Those with an immediate need or E. Avenue, Livermore. Enter the building from the ramp on the mation, contact Phyllis at 443-5943. Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night who would like to donate nonperishable Christ Church (a nondenominational 5th Street side. For more information go Community Resources for Inde- plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 there is adult Bible study, and youth food items, call the office at (925) 479- evangelical church formerly meeting in to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary activities at 6:30 p.m. Child care during all 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. help people with disabilities and supports and children’s program For more informa- events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore. Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at them to live independently and participate tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. org p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; 925-449-6048. in their community for as long as they are Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas only. Open every 4th Saturday to distribute Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- bags from Fresh and Easy Market and a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org visitors to come experience a great time offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 ing the John Main tradition, every Monday Sprouts. First come first serve basis be- or call 925.846.0665. while making a difference in our commu- to provide information and referrals and a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact tween 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd provide community education at senior ship service. AWANA children's program Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Drive, Livermore. Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. centers and affordable housing complexes Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Lynnewood United Methodist Sunday service. Rev. Micah Murdock, min- Check the website for meeting location: to residents of Southern Alameda County. Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton ister. All are welcome. Children's program Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. offers a friendly congregation where all available. Ongoing groups and activities. Assistance League® of Amador Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at are welcome, no matter where they are on www.trivalleyunity.org (925.829.2733). Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, service. Information 447-8747 or www. (831) 278-1916. their faith journey. Sunday worship is at GraceWay Church will worship at 10 cated group of volunteers, reaching out to by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at uucil.org St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. with childcare and a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, those in need in the Tri-Valley and having [email protected]. All services Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday school at 10:30am. First Sundays 1454 Santa Rita Rd. until new home is fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on are free. Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- of the month are informal with guitar. refurbished and updated. Services include the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 Children's choir is at 11:40-12:10. "Come band-led worship music, as well as choir at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- Support Group meets every fourth Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi a.m. All are most welcome to come and As You Are" is an informal service every anthems. Sunday School for infants, ton. For more information, see our website, Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. worship with us and to enjoy our hospital- Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Heather Leslie preschoolers and elementary through high www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated ity. Church office 925-462-4802. Hammer minister. www.lynnewood.org, school students. www.gracewayfaith or e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Retirement Community. The address is with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Bartholomew's Episcopal 925 846-0221. 846-4436 for information. yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) The Church of Jesus Christ of WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for Operation: SAM “Supporting All welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake, women of all ages and life stages. Meets Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am; support organization based in Livermore. Food Addicts in Recovery Anony- First Church of Christ, Scientist, tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Springtown Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward 11:00 through May 11, 2017. St. Charles Parish, S.A.M. has been in operation since January mous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery Livermore, services 10 a.m. every (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School am; 4th Ward 1:00 pm. 950 Mocho St.: Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, 2004. It is dedicated to the continued program for anyone suffering from food Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with 3rd Ward 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 11:00 am; Livermore. For WINGS speaker presenta- morale support of deployed troops. For obsession, overeating, under-eating or 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The choir, child care provided. Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 8203 tions and events: stcharleslivermore.org, information or donations, visit www. bulimia. For more information or a list of church and reading room are located at Little Brown Church, United Church Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young click on “Upcoming Events” and “WINGS”. operationsam.org, email operationsam@ additional meetings throughout the U.S. Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. Questions: Donna Leach 925-443-6815 or comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. and the world, call 781-932-6300 or visit: which is open to the public, features a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. The Church of Jesus Christ of Phyllis Clearwater 925-337-4299 Depression and Bipolar Support www.foodaddicts.org. books, CDs and magazines for sale. For littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Eckankar, Hu Experience the God Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets DBE Daughters of the British information, call (925) 447-2946. 2580 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Sound is the theme of a non-denomina- Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Sunset Community Church, 2200 Pathway Community Church, 6533 Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at tional prayer activity Saturday January 7th, Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: at 11:00 AM. HU is a love song to God that Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. can help you. This activity is held once Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's youth, adult programs. Biblically based Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., a month each 1st Saturday at the Ridge pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) church provided. A "Night of Worship" practical messages, nondenominational. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: View Apartments, Community Library Pereira, 462-6415. (3) organization made up of women of first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. room, 5200 Case Avenue, Pleasanton. For Pleasanton Library’s Project Read British or British Commonwealth heritage Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. John Knox Presbyterian Church, More Information contact http://eck-ca. needs volunteer tutors to help adults and ancestry with a focus on charity and p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship org/ by computer with English skills. Project Read provides fellowship. Those interested in helping Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for 12 The Independent • December 29, 2016 Milestones County Selects New Librarian

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors appointed Cindy Chadwick as the County Librarian after a national recruitment. Her appointment is effective on January 30, 2017. The Dublin Library is part of the county library system. Chadwick has served as the Deputy County Librarian for Alameda County since February 2011. In that capacity she has been responsible for leading the operations of the 10-branch County library system most recently under the leadership of Interim County Librarian Carmen Martinez. Prior to joining the Alameda County Library, Cindy worked at the Arapahoe Library District in suburban Denver, Colorado, serving as both the Sheridan City Librarian and Members of Pan Am World Wings International’s Oakland Chapter visited Hope Manager of Outreach Services. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the Simmons College Hospice with bags overflowing with new stuffed bears and other cuddly animals. School of Library and Information Science and also earned a Master’s Degree from the Their donation of these plush toys provides a touch of comfort for Hope Hospice University of Chicago. patients. This group of former Pan Am flight attendants supports local charities, “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Chadwick as our new Alameda and has been buying bears for Hope Hospice patients for more than a decade. Staff County Librarian. She is an experienced librarian with a commitment to innovative pro- members distribute the fluffy animals to patients who are in need of a little extra TLC. grams and customer service.” said Scott Haggerty, President of the Board of Supervisors. In the photo, in the center (first row) is Jane Euler (wearing red sweater), president, Oakland Chapter Pan Am World Wings International; and Ingrid Templeton, Pan Am World Wings International; as they present teddy bears and other fluffy stuffed animals to the Hope Hospice staff. EDUCATION Lena Costello, of Dublin, performed in Susquehanna University's It Happened in 2016 fall musical, "The Addams Family," presented by the Department of Theatre from Oct. 27-30. Costello, a music performance-vocal major in the Class of 2020, The Taylor Family Foundation Raises Over played the part of Ancestor. A 2016 graduate of Holy Names High School, she is the daughter of John and Sylvia Costello. $2 Million for Critically Ill Children The following area students were among the 1,575 students who were named to the Fall 2016 Dean's List. Biola students are placed on the Dean's List to honor those with a grade point average of 3.60 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and whose Special guest performance by three-time Grammy a bidding frenzy for a wine connoisseur dinner for 8 guests, cumulative grade point average is at least a 3.20. award winner Keb’ Mo’ at this year’s Day in the Park auc- selling for $50,000. Livermore: Emily Bachleda,Sarah Bachleda, Jon Blea, Sarah tion fundraiser wowed guests and helped to drive donations Proceeds from Day in the Park go directly towards fund- McCallister, Garrett Stevenson; Pleasanton: Paige Bocianski, over $2 million. Local celebrities ABC7KGO TV’s Mike ing and facilitating The Taylor Family Foundation’s Mis- Shaylynn Knuppe, Victoria Knuppe, Tyler Muser, Naveen Saxena, Kaylee Udinski, Autumn Whitney; Dublin: Janelle Ching. Nicco, longtime supporter, Doug McConnell (Bay Area sion to provide wellness programs for Northern California OpenRoad.TV’s host), and KKIQ/KKDV’s Jim Hampton children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, and Joshua Zachary Lundquist of Dublin was among about 1,400 were on hand to encourage fundraising efforts for The developmental disabilities such as asthma, autism, brain graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska- Taylor Family Foundation’s 26th Anniversary. tumors, burn survivors, diabetes, heart disease, pediatric Lincoln during commencement exercises Dec. 16-17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Lundquist earned a bachelor of science from the The festivities started with an Epicurean Ensemble cancers, pediatric HIV/AIDS and skin disease. College of Arts and Sciences. showcasing more than 70 Bay Area restaurants, local Since its inception in 1990, TTFF has raised close to $30 breweries and California wineries including Walnut Creek million to better the lives of 60,000 children and provide Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Benjamin Morgan Yacht Club, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Yankee Pier, The their families with a respite from ongoing challenges. In of Livermore to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the Boston Beer Company, Va de Vi Bistro, and Zephyr Grill addition to funding camp programs, TTFF provides finan- fall 2016 semester. Dean's List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at & Bar, all of whom have supported the event for more cial and emotional support for children and families in the least 14 credit hours during a semester. than a decade. community who are in are in critical need. TTFF supports In keeping with tradition, the live auction started off these families in medical crisis through grants that provide Breanna Theobald, a Pleasanton native, qualified for the Fall with Send-a-Kid to Camp, during which guests donated children with clothing, pay for funeral expenses, pay for 2016 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point aver- over $700,000. Shana Morrison jump-started the bidding medical devices, and help with day-to-day expenses. age of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 30 percent of with a beautiful tune Humble and Kind which rolled into Belmont's 7,700 students qualified for the Fall 2016 Dean's List.