Thursday, MARCH 12, 2020 VOLUME LVII, NUMBER 11 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Local Agencies Prep for Covid-19 With Cancellations and Closures The Valley is bracing as Co- allowed to berth with known cases activation. Level 3 is the lowest of departments and outside agencies, vid-19, the coronavirus, continues of coronavirus infections among the three levels of emergency opera- including the Alameda County to spread across the country. Of 3,000 people aboard, all of whom tions, with Level 1 being reserved Public Health Department, the particular concern, California is are expected to be sent to quarantine for large-scale disasters, said Liver- Livermore Valley Joint Unified now seeing an increase in people for two weeks. more Mayor John Marchand. School District, the Livermore See Inside Section A diagnosed with the respiratory virus Events across the Valley are be- The center is currently being run Area Recreation and Park District, Section A is filled with that first swept through southern ing cancelled or postponed in order by the City’s Emergency Manager the Lawrence Livermore National information about arts, China at the start of the year. to reduce the spread of the virus. Herbert Cole and the Deputy City Laboratory and Sandia National people, entertainment and Over the past several days, a Cities are keeping a close watch Manager Christine Martin, he said. Laboratories. special events. There are building was closed at Lawrence Following Alameda County’s At Level 3, Marchand said the In addition, the city is posting on education stories, a variety Livermore National Laboratory declaration of emergency, Liver- center is being used as a central its website and social media updates of features, and the arts due to the virus, and a Pleasanton more’s Emergency Operations Cen- location for staying current on and links to resources related to the and entertainment and family was under self-quarantine. the rapidly evolving situation and spread of the virus and containment bulletin board. ter has gone to a Level 3 monitoring Up in Oakland, a cruise ship was coordinating efforts among city (See CLOSURES, page 5) Livermore Information To Lift Ban Updated on On Tobaccos Coronavirus By David Chircop By Bruce Gach The Livermore City Council on Infections from Covid-19 virus, Monday created a narrow exemp- also known as SARS-CoV2, have tion to the city’s tough new tobacco now overcome those of seasonal control ordinance, lifting a ban on flu virus epidemics, though the the retail sales of certain types of actual number of infected individu- flavored tobacco that are consid- als and death rates per 1,000 people ered premium tobacco products. infected has yet to be determined. The carve out removes from The symptoms for mild cases of prohibition the ability of licensed Covid-19 are very similar to In- tobacco retailers in Livermore to fluenza cases still being identified sell premium flavored cigars and during this normal flu season. aromatic pipe tobaccos. In order to Covid-19 verification tests are qualify for the exemption, retailers just now being distributed, so the must follow a rigorous applica- real base number of those with tion and review process to obtain this virus, versus Influenza, and a special licensing tag that would the consequences of the infections only allow the sale of specific pre- are still unknown, according to mium tobacco products identified information from the Centers for on the tag. Disease Control and Prevention. The exemption was approved California poppies dot the hillside after a brief rain in Livermore last week. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) (See COVID-19, page 5) in a 4-0 vote. Councilwoman Trish Munro was not present. Livermore became the second Supervisor Race city in the country to ban the sale School Bond Measures Too Close to Call of e-cigarette devices and liquid By Ron McNicoll for passage. It fell short of 55% Sunol Glen Board President Close Among All last summer, and became the first The results of three Valley-area on election night results, with Mike Picard says he is optimistic to commence enforcement of a ban Four on the Ballot school bonds are not clear yet, as 53.79% yes votes. By March 9, that it will pass. The bond faced on Jan. 1. San Francisco’s first-in- more election-night ballots remain that increased to 56.99%, although some opposition from residents the-nation ban did not take effect By Ron McNicoll to be counted. county officials believe there are because most of Sunol’s students until late January. Both ordinances That was the word from Alam- some votes yet to be counted. live in nearby Fremont, who will Four candidates seeking to be- experienced delays following chal- eda County Voter Registrar Tim A Sunol Glen district bond for not pay for the bond issue. They come Alameda County’s new 1st lenges that were later withdrawn. Dupuis, whose department has $9.5 million and Pleasanton Uni- were recruited to increase enroll- District Supervisor remained in a The ban was adopted to address been releasing updated vote counts fied School District’s $323 mil- ment, which drew state money that tight race as the county continued a dramatic increase in underage every evening since last Friday. lion Measure M are the other two was used to help expand programs to count ballots Tuesday. County vaping observed in the community, Dupuis will decide on Saturday, squeakers. at the school, and improve the officials anticipate counting to last and was aimed at keeping vaping March 14, whether to issue a daily The yes vote in Sunol was learning experience for all. District another week or two. products with nicotine out of the count again next week. 54.05%, down a little from 54.84% officials also noted that Sunol stu- County Registrar of Voters Tim hands of minors. All three Tri-Valley school bond on election night. But Sunol is such dents attend Foothill High School Dupuis has promised to release a “The main focus of the coun- issues remain too close to call. They a small district that the actual votes in Pleasanton, and benefit from vote count at around 5 p.m. every cil when we adopted this ordi- need 55% approval of the total vote were 51 for and 42 against. If one Pleasanton Unified’s bond issues. day until at least Saturday. Then nance was protecting children and in order to pass. more person had voted, and voted In Pleasanton’s $323 million he’ll decide how often to report young adults from entering into Dublin Unified School District’s yes, it would have been 55.31%, Measure M, the no vote was leading results in the weeks ahead, until a lifelong of nicotine addiction,” Measure J, which seeks $290 with passage. But more ballots are on election night. That had changed every vote is counted. The County million, looked the most hopeful likely in line to be counted. has until April 2 to certify the elec- (See TOBACCOS, page 2) (See BOND MEASURES, page 3) tion results. What is certain in the 1st District Pleasanton Has is that no one will win the seat out- City-backed Measure P Wins Handily right to succeed Supervisor Scott Hired Swing as By David Chircop majority to pass. “What we have heard for the Haggerty, who will retire at the end By a 2-to-1 ratio, voters ap- The development deal was last few months is that we should of this year. There will be a run-off New Police Chief proved a ballot initiative to up- suspended last fall and forced to a listen to the voters and people in the November election. hold a deal between the city and public vote through a referendum should compare and decide,” said The only mystery is who will a private developer to construct petition protesting the agreement. Livermore Mayor John Marchand. occupy those two November bal- and operate a hotel in downtown Enough Livermore voters signed a “We have heard from the voters lot slots. So far, it is Fremont City Livermore. petition to force the City Council and what we have heard is that Councilman-at-large Vinnie Bacon, Measure P asked voters to ap- to either rescind the agreement or they overwhelmingly support the who led the field with 27.56% of prove or reject “Ordinance No. to put it on the ballot. plans in the downtown and they the vote on the night of March 9, 2089,” a July 2019 agreement Disagreements over a redevel- want to move forward. It is time followed by Dublin Mayor David between the city and Davis-based opment plan for 8.2 acres of public for all sides to unite, to come to- Haubert, with 25.80%. Presidio Companies to develop a land the city has assembled for gether and work together to make Dublin Councilwoman Melissa hotel next to the Bankhead The- revitalization has been the sub- Livermore the best it can be.” Hernandez came in third with 24.8. ater on the east side of Livermore ject of months of bitter political Tamara Reus, president of Sen. Bob Wieckowski of Fremont Avenue. It required only a simple wrangling. (See MEASURE P, page 8) (See SUPERVISOR, page 8) The Wine Group to Sell David L. Swing Concannon Vineyard David L. Swing, police chief By Aly Brown houses and offices. at Morgan Hill, California, since One of the oldest wineries in the “Some of the functions (at 2011, has been named police Concannon) are redundant for The chief for Pleasanton. The city an- Livermore Valley region will soon undergo a change of hands, though Wine Group, so they’re looking to nounced Swing’s appointment sell it,” said Brooks Pedder, Cush- Monday, after a competitive selec- the new owner remains to be seen. Concannon Vineyard was listed man & Wakefield real estate agent tion and recruitment process. He representing The Wine Group. “The will begin his new duties on April for sale late last year by its current owner, The Wine Group – a large Wine Group owns Concannon and 13. a lot of other brands, and a lot of Swing has more than 25 years wine producer that owns such brands as Franzia and Cupcake. the wine storage and bottling takes of law enforcement and leadership place in the Central Valley and a experience. City Manager Nelson While the price was not disclosed, the property sale will include just couple (of) different locations, so Fialho cited his background in they just don’t need this … (The budget management, community over 230 total acres along with a visitor center, tasting room, ware- Wine Group) have bottling and John Concannon stands under the historic sign that welcomes engagement, and personnel devel- crush capacity on-site that exceeds visitors to Concannon Vineyard. (file photo) (See POLICE CHIEF, page 12) (See CONCANNON, page 8)

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Scholz Mailbox...... 4 Bulletin Board...... 9 Sports...... 6 Milestones...... 12 2 The Independent • MARCH 12, 2020 Event Celebrates Women’s Right to Vote By Bruce Gach vast majority of Americans, California is currently including most women, thought to be the most pro- were against suffrage, since gressive of all the states in it was felt giving women the the U.S. That certainly was right to vote would destroy not the case when it came the home,” Rouse said. to giving women the right “The move toward vot- to vote. ing equality in the Bay Area This year marks the really became evident when 100th anniversary of the Sarah Knox Goodrich or- 19th Amendment allowing ganized a Fourth of July women to vote. The long, parade in 1876 in San Jose, hard process to finally give featuring suffragettes hold- women that right was the ing signs saying ‘No taxa- theme of a presentation by tion without representation’ Wendy Rouse, Associate and ‘We will not be gov- Professor in History and erned without our consent’,” Social Service at San Jose Rouse stated. ment and to all business.” San Francisco. However, State University. She also The response from those “In 1896, the first attempt votes in Fresno and Los highlighted the women most against equality was bold to allow women to vote did Angeles counties turned responsible for that victory and threatening, she said. not pass,” Rouse stated. “In the tide.” in the Bay Area. She showed posters from the 1911, California became the “What is really interest- Over 50 people attended time that read “DANGER: seventh state in the U.S. to ing is the very first woman the March 8 presentation at woman’s suffrage will dou- allow women the right to to register to vote in Califor- Livermore’s Civic Center ble the irresponsible vote” vote within the state. The nia was a Chinese-Ameri- Library. and “Suffrage is a menace amendment had been voted can, Clara Elizabeth Chan “In the beginning, the to the home, men’s employ- down by a wide margin in Lee, and that occurred right here in Alameda County,” Rouse said. Dublin resident Shirley Lewandoski asked Rouse’s opinion about “today’s times, which are frustrat- ing since there have been intelligent women running for office and not being suc- cessful. What do you think is the reason?” Rouse answered, “The suffragettes would be very disappointed if they were here today. After the amend- ment passed there was a backlash by conservatives to block women’s equal- ity across many activities which has continued even into today.” This meeting was spon- sored by Livermore Indivis- ible and the Livermore Civic Over 50 people attended the March 8 presentation commemorating women's suffrage Center Library. Interactive at Livermore’s Civic Center Library. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen) Online Calendar Find your local Performances, Events, and more! TOBACCO (Continued from first page) said Livermore Mayor John color as a result of targeted of rules that the rest of us 2.7 grams in weight, hand- Marchand. industry marketing. do,” she said. made, wrapped in whole In passing the exemption, When the ordinance was Kristie Wang, with Fla- leaf tobacco, and composed the City Council directed the adopted, the City Council vors Addict Kids Livermore, only of tobacco leaves, wa- city staff to explore limiting contemplated creating a fu- thanked City Attorney Jason ter and a small amount of the number of special licens- ture exemption for premium Alcala for carefully crafting vegetable-based adhesive, ing tags Livermore allocates tobacco products which are the exemption, and placing and only flavored through a to tobacco retailers. Staff not alluring to underage the burden of proving eligi- natural process not through will look into imposing smokers. bility onto retailers. a chemical process or other additional restrictions on California currently re- But she urged the Coun- means. independentnews.com/calendar the types of businesses that quires tobacco retailers to cil to impose additional can sell premium tobacco pay an annual $265 retail safeguards to prevent the products, using minimum license fee for each location exemption from being “ex- pricing as a criteria for the where tobacco is sold. State ploited” as a loophole by exempted tobacco products, law also authorizes cities to “creative retailers.” She sug- and explore extending its enact local tobacco laws and gested setting a minimum e-cigarette ban to include retail licensing ordinances, price point for premium CBD vape oil and related such as the one adopted by tobacco sales, and she asked devices. Livermore. the Council to consider lim- Livermore’s tobacco or- More than 130 cities and iting the number and types dinance was adopted on counties in California have of business that could sell July 8, 2019. In addition to adopted tobacco retail li- such products. the e-cigarette ban, it pro- cense ordinances. At $1,005 Mark Gordon, a rep- hibited the sale of flavored for an initial license and resentative of The Cave tobacco, including menthol $969 for an annual renewal, Downtown, a Livermore APY* cigarettes. It also required Livermore’s is among the retail cigar store and private all businesses that sell to- most expensive. cigar lounge, said he sup- bacco products to obtain During the public com- ports the city’s vaping ban a tobacco retail license, ment period, speakers from and efforts to keep tobacco % which needs to be renewed anti-tobacco groups shared away from underage con- 2.00 annually, and to submit to some concerns about the ex- sumers. He estimates there an annual Livermore Police emption, and urged the City are about a dozen retailers Department inspection. Council not to adopt it or to in Livermore who sell pre- It also prohibits new to- make additional revisions. mium tobacco products, and bacco retailers from opening Liz Williams, with emphasized the exemption within 1,000 feet of youth Americans for Nonsmokers’ was not specifically created Poppy Money Market populated areas, such as Rights, urged the Council for The Cave. schools, parks, playgrounds to reconsider the exemp- “It was designed not to Open a new account and earn more today! and commercial day care tion. She said the proposal have any loopholes,” he facilities. reminded her of other com- said. “We worked with the In explaining the reason munities in the state that ad- City Attorney so it could not for the ban on the sale of opted smoke-free park laws, be exploitable.” www.poppy.bank | (925) 737-0373 menthol cigarettes, the or- only to create an exemption The exception expresses dinance cited studies that to allow smoking cigars on the City Council’s intent that showed an increased use golf courses. the ordinance be interpreted of menthol cigarettes and “The message that both and implemented narrowly Because we want to a decline in the use of non- types of exemptions send to to only exempt those to- menthol cigarettes among me is that premium tobacco bacco products that are truly help you build young adults in recent years. is kind of an elite class of premium. 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www.llnl.gov | enviroinfo.llnl.gov MARCH 12, 2020 • The Independent 3 Homeless Have Challenges With Affordable Housing By Bruce Gach 80% of the area median enough housing for every- Long term solutions to income. “Those individuals one won’t happen.” the homeless problem in the are part of our work force, When considering mar- Tri-Valley were discussed like teachers, EMTs, police, ket rate, Munro replied, by a panel at a meeting firefighters and includes oth- “Housing has to cost out, moderated by Livermore ers on fixed incomes or so- whether it’s for profit or City Council member and cial security, who are being non-profit. Those building sociologist Patricia Munro. priced out of local housing,” the housing need to make The March 3 discussion was Reisner said. a fair market wage, and the held at Congregation Beth To qualify for any of people living in the dwelling Emek in Pleasanton. these programs, a one-per- have to be able to afford it.” “When thinking about it, son household would have Pleasanton resident Joc- homelessness incorporates to make $26,000 or less a elyn Combs asked whether a lot of individuals with year. Rent for an average cities would allow “acces- varying situations. It can one bedroom apartment sory dwelling units” to be be individuals of all ages in Livermore is $2,000 a built in people’s backyards. reluctantly living in a rela- month. That would leave a Many cities are just start- tive’s or friend’s house since qualifying individual about ing to explore the idea, Re- they cannot afford their own $2,000 a year for everything isner said. There are many dwelling, all the way to else, said Darin Lounds things to consider, includ- those who live in their cars, Executive Director of the ing how comfortable the in tents or in arroyos. We’re Housing Consortium of the residents of the community here to discuss how best East Bay. will be with this occurring. to address the problem,” To bring Lound’s point “This concept is presently Munro said. home, Lanning Thompson, being tested in San Mateo Many situations regard- President of Interfaith Hous- and Santa Clara counties. ing homelessness revolve ing said, “Presently, for the There definitely has been 207 apartments available in pushback from community AVOID around affordable housing, PROBATE! said Fran Reisner, Liver- Livermore for low income members,” she said. “How more Housing and Human individuals who are over the Tri-Valley would react Services Program Manager. age 62, there are 900 appli- is unknown.” “Affordable housing allows cations, with an estimated Susie Criscimagna from people to gain stability, to waiting period of six years.” Eden Housing said, “There HELPFUL • COMPASSIONATE • AFFORDABLE be part of a community and Audience member Max has to be public support to plant roots,” she said. Tabak said the affordable help alleviate the homeless Affordability means a housing crisis will continue situation. It takes a village tenant should pay no more to get worse before it gets to solve the problems con- than 30% of their monthly better. “This is all structural cerning how to grow all income toward rent. and politically driven,” he types of housing. We’re not There are also programs said. “Until something is there yet.” which serve those that earn done about the cost to build, Swalwell’s Office to Host Emergency Preparedness Training for Residents Congressman Eric Swal- aren’t things we should well’s local office will host worry about constantly, but emergency preparedness they are things for which we THANK YOU training in Dublin on Sat., should be prepared.” March 21, and in San Lo- The Dublin session will renzo on Sat., March 28. be 10 a.m. to noon, at the “California, particularly Dublin Library, 200 Civic our 15th Congressional Dis- Plaza; the San Lorenzo ses- trict, is a great place to live, sion will be 1-3 p.m., at the but we’re prone to certain San Lorenzo Library, 395 LIVERMORE! risks,” Swalwell said. “We Paseo Grande. Sessions are have earthquakes, wildfires, free and open to all resi- ONCE AGAIN VOTERS HAVE OVERWHELMINGLY ENDORSED and mudslides. Our beauti- dents of the 15th District. ful Bay Area’s international However, the district office THE DOWNTOWN PLAN BY A 2 TO 1 MARGIN! profile could make us a is urging that people register target for terrorism. And at eventbrite.com so staffers public health issues like the know how many to expect. new coronavirus can impact The congressman will not our day-to-day lives. These be in attendance. Pleasanton Attorney to Update Nonprofits on Employment Law Pleasanton attorney Rob- tion clauses, new protected ert Nuddleman will be the classifications, wage and guest speaker at the Tri- hour pitfalls, and sexual ha- Valley Nonprofit Alliance’s rassment prevention training. ONCE AGAIN local teachers, ranchers, winegrowers, April meeting, which will Nuddleman also spoke focus on updates to state la- at the alliance’s 2019 Sum- restaurateurs, family businesses, scientists, union workers, bor laws affecting employ- mer Seminar. A focus of ers in California. his practice relates to wage artists, students, performers, activists, retirees, techies, This presentation, from and hour claims, breach of nurses, veterans, civic leaders, editors, realtors, brewers, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thurs- contract, trade secret pro- day, April 9, at the Bankhead tection, claims of discrimi- engineers, nonprofits, first responders and conservationists Theater in Livermore, will nation or harassment, and cover topics including state accommodating persons have come together. law AB5 and the difference with disabilities. The pro- between employees and inde- gram is free. To register, go pendent contractors, arbitra- to www.tvnpa.org. SOON, let’s Volunteers Needed to Build celebrate together Trail at Sycamore Grove at the Grand Volunteers are being LARPD will host work- sought to help build a new days from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Opening of the trail along the southern on March 14 and 28, to boundary of Sycamore prepare the trail, and a trail- Wine Country Hotel Grove Park in Livermore. building weekend to com- The two-mile trail, offi- plete the project on May at the Bankhead! cially named the Patterson 1-3. The district needs 30- Ranch Trail by the Liver- 40 volunteers each day. more Area Recreation and Volunteers must be at Park District in January, is least 18, or 14 with an ac- a collaboration of LARPD companying adult. Cof- NOW is the time to: and the Alameda County fee, donuts, and lunch will Flood Control and Wa- be provided, and optional ter Conservation District. camping will be available • Let our elected officials and expert planners DO THEIR JOBS without LARPD is now partnering at the ranger station. To vol- divisive and costly special interest ballot measures with Volunteers for Out- unteer or for more informa- doors California to build the tion, go to www.v-o-cal.org/ trail. projects/2020/larpd.html. • Unite around the best interests of Livermore without the influence of BIG BOND MEASURES MONEY political action committees (Continued from first page) over the weekend, providing School board President a yes vote of 51.72% — still Steve Maher said that the • Join together to BUILD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS while being sensitive 3.3% short. Measure I-1 money fell to the needs of the elderly, homeless, disabled, disadvantaged and our Measure M was contro- short, because construction versial. Although there was costs rose faster than project- environment no ballot argument against it ed. Traditionally, construc- in the voter pamphlet, oppo- tion increases are always nent Kay Ayala said people higher than the inflation in were slow in organizing, and the consumer price index, but missed the deadline for the recently the costs have gone voter guide. through the roof, and the Ayala said some resi- board rejected the Lydiksen dents believe the district bids from construction com- is going too fast seeking panies because they were too bond money again. PUSD high, said Maher. in 2016 won approval for The district sought the Measure I-1, which brought new bond to raise more mon- in $270 million to pay for ey for other projects on the several projects, including Measure I-1 list, including it’s time to... Lydiksen Elementary School gyms at Amador and Foothill Paid for by YES ON MEASURE P SPONSORED BY PRESIDIO DEV LLC - FPPC#1423160 refurbishing, and new con- high schools, said Maher. struction. 4 The Independent • MARCH 12, 2020

EDITORIAL Lawsuit Against Five Residents Was Wrong From the Start Note: Joan Seppala, Founder and Publisher of The Independent, supported In an email to The Independent’s reporter, City Attorney Jason Alcala No on P. stated that the County is not filing a motion with the court asking to dis- We agree with the opinion of Alameda County Counsel Donna Ziegler miss the lawsuit. He also made a point of noting that The Independent expressed in the pleadings that she filed on Feb. 10 in Alameda County has “failed to accurately report that the petition was filed by the Elections Superior Court. Official in her official capacity as a constitutional and a statutory officer, She argued against Livermore’s lawsuit targeting five residents who and that it was not filed (by) the City.” According to Alcala, the story wrote a rebuttal to the City’s ballot arguments opposing the Central Park should have recognized that “the petitioner is the Elections Official/City Plan initiative. Alameda County Supervisors were also named as defen- Clerk and not the City.” dants. Alcala neglected to mention that the City has engaged a San Francisco In her answer, Ziegler wrote that the suit “fails to state facts sufficient law firm to file the lawsuit. The City Clerk is hired and fired at the pleasure to constitute a cause of action” against the county supervisors. The five of city management and the council. The City Clerk is not an independent citizens, we believe, are inferred as well. The state elections code requires branch of government and we should not pretend otherwise. the supervisors to be included in the lawsuit. At a March 4 Chamber of Commerce meeting, holding up a copy of the Clearly, something is amiss when the city uses taxpayer dollars to sup- Feb. 27 Independent, Mayor John Marchand picked up Alcala’s narrative. port a City Clerk’s suit against five citizens for expressing their opinion. He said that nowhere is there a request to dismiss the lawsuit. He added In a Feb. 27 news story, The Independent noted, “Alameda County that The Independent is trying to discredit the City. is asking the court to toss out the City of Livermore’s lawsuit against While the County Counsel’s language did not request that the court proponents of the Nov. 3 ballot initiative, which also names the Board of dismiss the lawsuit, it struck at the heart of Livermore’s case. The county Supervisors as defendants.” is challenging the sufficiency of the clerk’s complaint. We believe Liver- The County Counsel was responding to the Sept. 30 lawsuit filed by more is harassing five citizens for expressing their opinions. We hope the Livermore City Clerk Sarah Bunting against the five Livermore residents. court agrees. Her complaint objects to the use of the word “Fact” before several of the In making a to-do about their objections to the Feb. 27 news story, Al- points the group was making in their rebuttal to the city’s opposition state- cala and Marchand are trying to divert attention away from Livermore’s ment. Voter pamphlets prominently note that ballot measure arguments inappropriate lawsuit which should never have been filed. They are also are opinions. trying to discredit The Independent’s role here in the Tri-Valley – the role Subsequently, Bunting resigned as an employee of the City of Livermore. of watchdog, the responsibility of the free press.

MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in letters some of the excluded employ- war dividing our fine city for problem is telecommuting, tions on skyrocketing col- that is on its way to being a published in Mailbox are ees contributed funding to the past year or so. also called telework, tele- lege costs? There are always global pandemic. Control is those of the author and do support the law suit. I have only one question. working, working from home, complaints about the cost possible; however, we have not necessarily reflect the I have no reason to believe What happened to the 9,000 mobile work, remote work, of energy, medical, etc., but been deficient in our efforts. opinion of The Indepen- that excluding these employ- Livermore citizens who al- and flexible workplace. It is skyrocketing college costs The most likely transmis- dent. The Independent will ees was intentional. I do not legedly signed those petitions a work arrangement in which always seem to be an un- sion of the disease is by respi- not publish anonymous let- know whether UC realized supporting the Central Park employees do not commute or touchable subject, as if every ratory droplets. The range of ters. All letters are required this exclusion, or whether Plan? They certainly didn’t travel (e.g. by bus or car) to a dollar is wisely and prudently respiratory droplets by humans to have the names of the the wording influenced UC’s vote, at least not for the Central central place of work, such as spent. Administrator salaries is around six feet. Respiratory persons submitting them decision to reach a settlement. Park Plan. Just curious. Per- an office building, warehouse, and compensation packages droplets are huge and mas- and city of residence. Abu- It would appear as if a sim- haps they were hoodwinked or store. Telecommuting came are extremely generous, and sive in the microbiological sive letters may be rejected ple wording change to require into signing by the paid pe- into prominence in the 1970s administrative programs have world. They do not float in or edited. Frequent letter ending UC employment prior titioners? Nah, couldn’t have to describe work-related sub- become so top heavy (in Cali- air like aerosols, they drop to writers may have publica- to Oct 1, 2007, rather than been. stitutions of telecommunica- fornia) that the state created the ground or to surfaces. The tion of their letters delayed. retiring prior to Oct. 1, would tion and related information a law restricting the ratio of Journal of Hospital Infection Letters should be limited correct this issue. That will Zen and the Art of technologies for travel. faculty to non-faculty. states that a coronavirus may to 600 words or less and likely not be simple to do now, Commuting Teleworkers in the 21st Are there cheaper routes be “live” on a surface for up to should be sent by email to but it is the right thing to do. Gary Estee, Livermore century often use mobile tele- to a solid education? In my nine days. This is for coronavi- communications technology circumstance, 529 Plans were ruses other than SARS-CoV-2. letters@indepen- For most of my adult life, I dentnews.com. Hello, Bobbleheads such as Wi-Fi equipped lap- created when my children I have not heard or read how have enjoyed (?) a daily com- top or tablet computers and were born, and sacrifices were long a SARS-CoV-2 virus can To be considered, letters Lori Martin, Tracy mute of 30-40 minutes from must be received by smartphones to work from made along the way (simpler be “live” on a surface. We still Many drivers use a cell- my home to my workplace. coffee shops; others may use vacations, older cars, etc.), so do not know much about this 6 p.m. on the Monday before phone now. Eyes to road, then It has been a mixed blessing, publication.) a desktop computer and a there would not be a burden- particular virus, especially in to phone, phone to road, road and after more than 40 years landline phone at their home. some college debt when they this regard. It is probable that to phone. Voila, the Human of experience, I thought it a UC Medical Settlement According to a Reuters poll, graduated. I know this is not SARS-CoV-2 can be transmis- Bobblehead! worthwhile topic to discuss approximately "one in five practical or financially pos- sible via surfaces to our hands, Excludes Some LLNL A cellphone is one of many and provide others with what workers around the globe, sible for all, but community and then transmitted when we Retirees driving distractions. Drivers I have learned. particularly employees in the colleges are also available, touch our mouths or noses, and Michael Sheaffer, Livermore know it is wrong to handle a My commutes have includ- Middle East, Latin America or going to a local four-year perhaps even eyes. Some Lawrence Liver- phone when driving, but they ed both southern California and Asia, telecommute fre- college and living at home. What can we do? Effective more National Laboratory get away with it. One day they (Santa Monica to El Segundo quently and nearly 10% work If you are unable to afford and frequent handwashing employees who retired from will not. – 16 miles, Santa Monica to from home every day." student debt, maybe there are would be a good start. I am not the University of California In the early 1990s, there Inglewood – 12 miles, and In my opinion telecommut- some adjustments that need to saying this is the end-all-be-all are now learning that they are were warnings about drunk- Highland Park to Pico Rivera ing is the way of the future be made. solution, however, what we not entitled to the benefits of en driving. Unfortunately, a – 17 miles) and northern Cali- (for those who can employ it.) Taking the logic of the writ- could do is have public foot- the pending settlement to a drunk driver hit me when I fornia (Livermore to Sunny- My thanks to Google for the er, what do we do with people operated handwashing stations class action lawsuit. was 16. My gait, hearing, and vale – 44 miles, and Liver- technical details. who purchased a home and where the only thing touched The LLNL employees who speech are damaged. more to Fremont – 19 miles). find the mortgage payments to by hands is water and soap. Cellphones were far from Happily, for the past decade, retired from UC had their Livermore Cyclery be unaffordable? Rather than These could be operated by a medical benefits transferred to reality then. Now, drivers use I have been blessed with a move to a different home, is rubber bulb mounted on a plate cellphones to call, text, and short drive, inside Livermore Jennifer Dayrell and Family, the new contractor, Lawrence Livermore the nanny state supposed to on the ground for pumping, by Livermore National Secu- play games. This is a common environs, that allows me to forgive their loan and let the foot, of potable water that is We'd like to thank the How- rity, when the management practice today. travel home within a 12- to taxpayer take on this burden? connected to a polyethylene ards and all the employees of contract transitioned on Oct. The National Highway 15-minute span, depending Lastly, the writer states that tank and connected to an out- the former Livermore Cyclery 1, 2007. Not only were the Traffic Safety Administration on traffic conditions. It is not student loan debt will destroy put over a catch basin. for being the best bike shop benefits reduced from those reports texting while driving my intention to complain or the college graduates’ futures, Waste water, or drainage around. For decades we have of UC, there was also no is six times more dangerous ask for sympathy, but only to as well as the country’s future. water, would go to a separate purchased bikes, bike equip- guarantee that they would not than drunken driving. Warn- validate my experience in the I would consider our crushing polyethylene tank. The tanks ment, supplies, and clothing be reduced further or even can- ings about cellphones are normal work travels. national debt a much greater could be sterilized and filled from the shop on First Street, celed. Arguing that they had needed now. Aside from using vari- threat to our children’s and or drained daily via a portable and had our bikes serviced been promised UC medical Prom and spring/summer ous techniques to maintain grandchildren’s future than 12-volt direct current pump there, as well. We will cer- benefits, they initiated a class festivities are coming. Cell- my focus during the drive, student loan debt. Forgiving on a truck. For the disabled, tainly miss the knowledge and action suit to be reinstated in phone usage while driving or I have given a good deal of student loan debt will not solve pressure switches could be expertise of the employees, the UC retiree medical pro- driving drunk can ruin these thought (and even research) the problem. Colleges are a mounted on a plate that acti- and miss being treated like gram. They have tentatively days. on the subject. Californians big business and a serious and vates small, battery-powered friends as much as customers. agreed to a modified settle- While driving, your phone have good reason to com- comprehensive look at where pumps for water and soap. A We wish Steve and Melinda ment, and a Fairness Hearing rings. Your friend texted, “Are plain about their commutes; the college dollar goes would wheelchair wheel, cane, or the best in their well-deserved is scheduled for April 10. you on I-580?” Is a ticket, they’re among the longest in be a good start. walker could operate the pres- retirement and thank them for A letter to the editor pub- crash, or even death coming the nation as documented by sure switches. your way because of a point- a recent report. Using data their commitment to Liver- lished by The Independent on Time to Work Together We have to break the trans- Feb 27 identified an issue with less desire to answer your from the U.S. Census Bureau, more and biking. Ruth Gasten, Livermore mission of this pathogen. Part this settlement. However, the friend while driving? Overflow Data estimates that of the stupidity has been in the overall issue is much broader Keep in mind, teenagers Californians spend an average Student Loan Debt I love living in Livermore! lack of testing for this virus. At and affects all LLNL employ- are not the only ones distracted of 28.9 minutes commuting to Mark Frise, Livermore When our family moved here the U.S. epicenter of this virus, ees who retired from UC at by the phone; adults are too. work each day. That gives the After reading last week’s in 1963, it was a sleepy town the Kirkland Life Center in the end of its LLNL contract Never do anything you Golden State the fifth-worst letter concerning relief of stu- of about 23,000 people. I’ve Washington, the first resident in 2007. wouldn’t want to explain to commute times in the nation. dent loan debt, I felt compelled observed its growth to over died from COVID-19 on Feb. Specifically, the defini- the first responders. Driving In fact, according to the report, to respond. 90,000, and have been im- 19. Kirkland Life Center did tion of class members in the requires you to use your eyes the longest commutes are in Currently, our 2020 fed- pressed by the lively commu- not receive its first test kits lawsuit requires individuals and hands. So does texting. New York, with an average eral budget is $4.8 trillion, nity spirit of my hometown. until March 5. When fire per- to have retired prior to Oct. 1, Use the phone when parked. of 33.1 minutes. The shortest of which only $3.8 trillion is There have been many sonnel provided respiratory 2007. Those LLNL employees Let my words impact you are in North Dakota, with an covered by revenue, leaving us controversies over the years ventilation, they did so with who retired from UC at the before a screech and a thud average of 16.6 minutes. Fur- with a $1 trillion annual deficit about the best way forward for positive-mask ventilation, end of its contract ended their does. thermore, more than 500,000 to add to our already $20-plus Livermore. I’ve participated in thus unwittingly blowing the employment with UC on Sept. workers in our state have trillion debt. Are you aware some of them. What I’ve seen infectious virus particles (i.e. 30, 2007, but have a retirement Petition Signers one-way commutes of more that $479 billion of the 2020 are smart, caring people who “virions”) all over the place. date of Oct. 1, or for various Didn’t Vote than 90 minutes, according to budget goes directly to pay have definite opinions about As of this writing, 13 of the reasons slightly later. These Mark Foster, Livermore CA census data. interest on our debt? So, we “the right way.” 15 Kirkland Life Center resi- individuals are UC retirees, As defined by the Census are borrowing money to pay We’ve just finished an dents who were sent to local What a pleasure it was Bureau, an extreme commute intense vote on Measure P, receive UC retirement pay, reading today’s Independent to the interest on our debt; 10% hospitals and later died tested and would have been eligible is a daily journey to work that of the federal budget is to pay with strong feelings on both positive for SARS-CoV-2, no longer see full-page politi- takes more than 90 minutes sides. The election is over. My for UC medical benefits, if it cal ads taking up a good third for previous borrowing! and 11 residents died at the were not for the wording in the each way. According to the The first question that fervent hope is that the intel- Kirkland Life Center itself. of the newspaper. This election bureau, about 3% of American ligent, passionate activists who contract transition. Ironically, hopefully put to rest the civil comes to mind is, where is Residents are confined to their adult workers are "extreme" the money going to come worked so hard for their point rooms until they show CO- commuters. The number of ex- from to forgive this student of view will now be willing VID-19 symptoms and then treme commuters in the New debt? Higher taxes or higher to work together to make the are sent to a local hospital. We York, Baltimore-Washington, federal debt? future of our dynamic city all need to get a lot smarter than San Francisco Bay Area, and Are people who chose not it can be. this. 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The initial symp- threat, but as of early this this time, we are preparing South Korea. toms are almost identical: week, it has not recom- for the potential impact that The Chabot-Los Positas nasal congestion, sneezing, mended cancellation of any this virus may have in our Community College District, coughing and a low grade events or activity, said public district, and we are planning which operates two campus- fever. Pneumonias are more information officer Cindy for steps to limit and slow es with some 29,000 students common in Covid-19 virus Chin. the spread of virus in our and 2,000 faculty members, patients and have progressed Dublin cancelled its an- schools,” Bowers said in a was operating normally. to organ failure and death nual two-day St. Patrick’s statement. Spokeswoman Gusselle in more instances than with Day celebration set for In the Pleasanton district, Nunez said officials were Influenza. March 14-15. The St. Pat- a family member of a student constantly monitoring the Both viruses are more rick’s Day Parade and related at Valley View Elementary situation, but so far there dangerous to the over 60 year events such as contests and School was informed that were no plans for closures. old population, those who performances have drawn they may have come into Spring Break begins March have chronic illnesses, weak as many as 80,000 people. contact with a presumptive, 23. immune systems and those who may have compromised It is the biggest suburban St. but unconfirmed, case of LLNL disinfects building Patrick’s Day fair outside of coronavirus at work. The lung function, which includes At LLNL, 25 employees smokers and vapers of all San Francisco. student and family decided were sent home March 5 to quarantine themselves at ages. Influenza illnesses are Schools plan for infections, after an employee who re- definitely more dangerous remote teaching home for 14 days, which is ported some symptoms con- the recommended period for for children, where Covid-19 Administrators at the sistent with the coronavirus self-quarantine. virus induced problems have Pleasanton Unified, Liver- was sent home. District staff disinfected infrequently been reported more Joint Valley Unified The building where they surfaces at the school. As a in those under the age of 15. and Dublin Unified school worked was scrubbed down, precaution, the other students Usually after viral infec- districts were monitoring the and most of the employ- in the classroom were moved tions, most people develop local situation surrounding ees sent home are able to to a different classroom for antibodies that will protect COVID-19. Through Tues- telecommute to do their the remainder of the school them from becoming ill if day, all schools remained work, said lab spokeswoman day to allow cleaning and they are exposed to that open. Each district said it Lynda Seaver. disinfecting their classroom. particular viral strain again. was consulting with the Since then, the original Pleasanton school of- Previous year's events that are being cancelled this year How long that protection will Alameda County Public employee was tested and ficials said some parents include a St. Patrick's Day brew crawl in Pleasanton. last is variable. There are Health Department, which found not to have the coro- have asked about keeping (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) presently immunizations for would advise whether to navirus. Seaver said the lab their children home, despite many viral illnesses that have close campuses or cancel will continue to be vigilant. the fact there were no local protected populations around large gatherings. Its advice to employees is was made by Google, which Brew Crawl scheduled for cases. the world from many epi- In a statement on the to stay home if they are not owns a conference center this weekend, Saturday, “While we believe that demic situations. The CDC Dublin district’s website, Su- feeling well. Top lab man- in Redwood City, after dis- March 14th. school is often the safest still recommends getting perintendent Dave Marken agement and a team of pan- cussion between Google Livermore Valley Wine place for students during a Influenza shots even though said that if one student or demic experts at the lab will and WELA. Another date Country’s Barrel Tasting crisis like this, we would the flu season will soon be staff member tests positive meet March 13 to discuss the for the conference will be Weekend is currently sched- not inhibit your ability to over and the shots this year for the virus, officials would situation, she added. announced when that is fea- uled for March 21-22 at do what you feel is in your are only 45% effective. close that affected school for sible, said a WELA spokes- more than 30 wineries across child’s best interest,” Super- Events cancelled or post- A fully developed Co- one to 14 days, depending woman. the region. The Livermore intendent David Haglund poned as a pre-caution vid-19 vaccine is at least a on the risk. If that student or Museum on Main in Valley Winegrowers As- wrote in a statement. “Care- Cancellations of other year away, since there is need staff member has a sibling Pleasanton has cancelled its sociation is monitoring the givers of children with un- events in the Valley include for verification of efficacy. or child in another school in Celebrate Community Fam- coronavirus situation, and if derlying health conditions a major annual fund-raiser The internet is now full of the district, that school also ily- Uyghur Nowruz Family the event’s status changes, should consult with health- for the Sandra J. Wing Heal- false information about the would be closed. Day, which was planned for media outlets will be no- care providers about whether ing Therapies organization, virus and ways to protect All Dublin teachers were March 21. The event will be tified, said spokeswoman their children should stay which raises money for yourself from becoming ill. asked to create two-week rescheduled later this year. Tami Kelly. The public can home.” people to obtain grants for Do not be fooled by these lesson plans for students to As of now, museum events reference the association’s The three K-12 school natural healing methods for untrue claims. Follow all the take home if schools were in late March and April are web page at https://www. districts will be closed for cancer. recommendations at www. shut down. still scheduled, but may be lvwine.org/ for information Spring Break from April The group’s website says cdc.gov for contact avoid- In the Livermore district, cancelled. that is up to date at that time. 6-10. The Centers for Dis- a future date for the event ance, and for advice on what Superintendent Kelly Bow- The museum will remain Some wineries have ease Control has advised will be determined. Their to do if you believe you have ers said officials were tak- open, but all interactive ex- events centers that host wed- that anyone traveling in- site is at https://www.heal- been exposed or have symp- ing precautions, including hibits have been removed ding receptions and other ternationally during Spring ingtherapiesfoundation.org/. toms of concern. “heightened custodial clean- from the galleries to limit the events. The public should Break should read its website The Women Entrepre- ing protocols, adjustments potential spread of the virus. contact them directly if there Bruce Gach, M.D., is a for information. So far, the neurs Launch (WELA) con- to cafeteria salad bars, and The Pleasanton Down- is a question about whether longtime Livermore pe- CDC has mandated that ference for March 30 in teacher-led handwashing and town Association has can- events will be cancelled, diatrician. He left office anyone traveling to a country Redwood City has been celled the St. Patrick’s Day said Kelly. hand sanitizing instruction postponed. The decision practice in 2018.

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On March 6, the Granada Matadors hosted the Foothill Falcons. Foothill’s Eli Esparza checks Granada’s Skylar Steele. The Falcon’s Tyler Hays works around Granada’s Wesley Short. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)

On March 6, the Livermore Cowboys played The Dublin Gaels. Livermore won 16 to 3. Livermore’s Austin Weinshelbaum sprints through Dublin’s defenders Alex Chau. The Gael’s Jaden Valino lines up a pass against the Cowboys Mason Bammer. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

Livermore Phantom 12U Purple Lacrosse's current standings this season are 2-2.

This year's Irv Oliner Award went to Amador Valley High School Wrestling Coaches Dennis Golcher and Bennie LaFever.

West Coast Soccer Wildkatz 05 Girls start off spring with Surf Copa Cup victory.

the play, Grimes would get the Livermore game winner as they defeated The Irv Phantom Lacrosse San Jose Surf 1-0. Game three Oliner Award Wildkatz controlled much of the The Livermore Phantom play against SF United but it was a This year’s award goes to Bennie 12U Purple lacrosse team is beautiful cross from Maddee Reid LaFever and Dennis Golcher a predominantly rookie team. to Miette Sessoms for a stunning of Amador Valley High School Current standings this season goal to give the Wildkatz a 1-0 in the North Coast Section. An are 2-2. Saturday’s 3/7, game win to put West Coast in the final. inseparable coaching tandem against the Menlo Grizzlies in Wildkatz faced a strong opposi- for over the last three decades, Menlo Park ended in an over- tion from San Luis Obispo; Cen- coaches LaFever and Golcher time victory with a winning tral Coast United after a deadlock have contributed a great deal goal by #24 Riley Doko. Other first half for both sides, Savannah to the sport of wrestling in the goal makers were #39 Nathan Cordero orchestrated and scored greater Bay Area. Together, they Heintz, #17 Luca Annicchero the go ahead goal with an assist have coached at Foothill and and #21 Nolan McClung. One from Kamiryn Grimes. Wildkatz Amador High Schools, as well as key player to watch this season began to take over the game as several middle school programs is #43 Daniel Miller, who had United were barely were able to in the area. been excellent at moving the get the ball over the halfway line ball and setting up the attack due to the strong play of Wild- Livermore Varsity for success. katz back line Niella Sessoms, Makena Ross, Sydney Goodwin, Lacrosse West Coast Nadia Sherman, Kamaria Hughes, Livermore varsity boys pummel Soccer Club Alexia Berlin, Hailey Rodaer Dublin High 16-3 in last Friday and Maddee Reid. The midfield night’s match. Alden Dean netting West Coast Wildkatz 05 was dominated by Taryn Richey, 5/goals for the night. LHS goalie, girls are back in action after a Jadynn King, Giovanna Garcia. Connor Wilson, had an amazing short high school season break. The second goal came from a night with 12 saves. Holding West Coast took three teams to nice pass from Zusette Zamora down the Cowboy defense Mason Morgan Hill for the 2020 Surf to Jadynn King who crossed the Bammer, Ben O’Connor, Bennett Copa Cup Surf Cup Qualifiers. ball perfectly to a streaking Miette Vanderveen, Gabe Tinoco, and All three West Coast teams went Sessoms for a spectacular header Brayden Nunes. Go Cowboys! undefeated in 12 straight games. goal. Isabella Gelao registered her Saturday night, the varsity boys Wildkatz competed in the top fourth straight shutout and helped traveled to Justin Siena playing Super Group division of the U15 close out the 2-0 victory sealing a closely contested game. The Girls age group. It did not take the championship and bringing team demonstrated great Cowboy long for Wildkatz to get back into home the Surf Copa Cup. West spirit while battling their way into form. In the first game against Coast Wildkatz will now resume Q4 tied at 9-9 before the highly Monterey Surf Kamiryn Grimes NorCal Spring League Champi- ranked Napa contesters slipped had two goals and the third was ons League play and prepare for in a quick two goals, ending in a an own goal on a great cross the upcoming Players College tough loss of 11-9 for Livermore. Braden Witherspoon throws the first pitch at the Granada Little League Opening from Zusette Zamora. Wildkatz Showcase in Las Vegas. Ceremonies on Saturday, March 7. It rained on opening day, but all games were able won 3-0. In the second game to be played. Wildkatz continued to dominate MARCH 12, 2020 • The Independent 7 MAILBOX (Continued from page 4) some, to say the least. It seems polling place to vote. Our right face temperature projected face, and cover all sneezes and Group, Vibrant Livermore, already has all the money that to me that we should take to vote, after 49 years in Cali- to continue its rapid rise, out- coughs, but also make sustain- Better Livermore, Citizens for it needs. relatively simple steps that fornia, was taken away. breaks of infectious disease, able choices and be aware of a Central Park) respect the will Keep voting “No” on all tax can to break the back of this The Registrar’s office said e.g., COVID-19, are also ex- your environmental impact of the people? and bonds measures. horrible disease’s transmission absentee ballots were mailed pected to increase. As animals before it is too late to reverse It's time to drop the point- and societal injury. on February 3. The Postal Ser- lose their natural habitats, they climate change. less November initiative and Time to End Pointless vice has no answer as to what travel closer to humans. Cit- join the rest of the community Bickering Livermore Can Go happened to our ballots. No ies are already highly packed Twice Confirmed by in supporting our beautiful Evan Branning, Livermore way to trace them. In a couple with people. The increased downtown. Sustainable Overwhelming Support Thank you to everyone Ann Brown, Tri-Valley Citizens' weeks, after all the absentee proximity between animals Steven Spedowfski, Livermore ballots are counted, the Regis- and between other humans who supported our downtown Climate Education Thanks for Voting No on M trar’s office may find out where makes it easier for diseases to The primary issue in the and voted “yes” on Measure We have world leaders in 2018 Livermore City Council Rajinder Ghatoaura, P. This was a true grassroots the unreceived ballots went. spread. As a result, we will see Pleasanton climate change research and It turns out, that in 2018, even more infectious disease election was adoption of the campaign; neighbors talking Thank you, Pleasanton solutions right here in Liver- California changed the law outbreaks in the future if the city's downtown plan. Nearly to neighbors was how we voters who decisively rejected more, but the average citizen for counties to transition to the climate emergency is not ad- $500,000 was spent by Friends won. It was awesome to see another tax by voting “No” on would know little about them Voter’s Choice Act, affecting dressed. of Livermore to oust Bob so many people and groups Proposition M. and their work without the the way that voters receive A major cause of climate Woerner, casting him as the come together and support our The Pleasanton Unified reporting in The Independent. vote-by-mail ballot (absen- change is the carbon dioxide central figure behind the plan. city’s future. I am honored to School District already had Your article, “Roger Aines tee ballots and booklet). We from human activities, which Vice Mayor Woerner won in a have had the opportunity to a bond measure about four Aims for Zero CO2 Emissions didn’t receive a note to make traps heat in our atmosphere. landslide victory. help organize this campaign. years ago, and frankly, when by 2045,” on March 5 was a us aware of this change from With COVID-19 ravaging Last week, Livermore vot- Thank you. it passed, the district had no great summary of one of the anyone. It makes me wonder China, flights, refineries, and ers supported the city's down- Now it’s time to come idea what to do with the funds. exciting solutions that Cali- how many other Californians factories have been shut down. town plan by passing Measure together and move on. Liver- The district came again fornia is poised to implement were caught off guard and their Therefore, China’s carbon di- P with a 2 to 1 margin. As more spoke and it is time we to take more money from the if we have the political will rights violated. oxide emissions have declined of Sunday, nearly half of all all listen. Instead of going seniors and rest of the hard- and funding. by 25% in the last three weeks. registered voters in Livermore through an unnecessary elec- working Pleasanton home- Tri-Valley Citizens’ Cli- Since China is the world’s had weighed in on Measure P, tion in the fall, we should work How Climate Change is owners. mate Education invites you to greatest emitter of carbon di- a record turnout with nearly together. After the overwhelm- Connected to Coronavirus California has the highest learn more about solutions to oxide, this statistic should be 17,000 residents voting “yes.” ing support shown for our Sarah Zhang, Livermore taxes and sales tax in the na- climate disruption that you can exciting, right? After all, this This is the second time downtown, I ask the backers of tion. The state coffers have implement with your family, It has been more than two decrease in carbon dioxide is Livermore residents have con- the November initiative to pull billions of dollars over flowing friends, and community at our months since the beginning of equal to the New York state’s firmed the city's downtown it from the ballot. Let’s end with our taxes. next monthly meeting, 6:30 the coronavirus (COVID-19) annual emissions. plan with overwhelming sup- this pointless bickering, come We need to put an end to - 8:30 p.m., on March 24, at outbreak, and it is nearly im- However, the decline in port. The residents of Liver- together, and move forward. this tax lunacy, and instead, the Livermore Public Library. possible to go five minutes emissions is only temporary. more compared, now they I look forward to seeing use the over taxed money Tony Green and team will be without hearing about it on Environmental goals are often have decided. Only one ques- all of you in our beautiful wisely. There is no need for presenting “Project Draw- the news. At the same time, overlooked when economic tion remains: Will the Group downtown now and after the new taxes, sales tax increases, down,” detailing some of the climate change has been an im- matters are on the line, so the of Many Names (Friends city plan is finished. or bond measures. The state 100 most effective solutions minent problem for decades, emissions are likely to resume, of Livermore, Community to safeguard our planet. but is rarely addressed by the if not increase, once the out- We are also collaborating mainstream media. Why is this break subsides. with Bothwell Arts and Las occurring? While the situation with Positas College to compile a Humans are one of the best COVID-19 continues to de- menu of events to celebrate species at problem solving, velop, we can introduce or TIRED OF the 50th Anniversary of Earth exemplified by the politicians continue to make environmen- Day. The activities will span and scientists around the world tally conscious choices in our NO BURN DAYS? 10 days, designated as “Earth- working hard to tackle CO- day-to-day lives. We can make Week Livermore 2020.” Visit VID-19. Because the disease purchases from local farmers' our website, https://trival- poses an urgent and immedi- markets in Dublin, Pleasanton, leycce.org, to learn more and ate danger, the mobilization and Livermore. We can con- to get involved. We welcome to minimize the scale of the sume fewer single-use items, schools, youth groups, clubs, outbreak has been incredibly such as plastic Ziploc bags, faiths, and businesses to ex- rapid. Saran Wrap, and paper towels. hibit, host a tour, etc., to share And yet, little progress has We can use reusable shopping ways that they are working been made to slow climate bags, containers, coffee cups, towards a sustainable future. change. The consequences and utensils. The list goes on, We have so much expertise of our changing climate may but all in all, consider choosing right here in the Tri-Valley. seem very distant, both in loca- sustainable alternatives when Let’s connect and amplify our tion and in time, reducing its living your everyday life. efforts. urgency. 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There’s “We’re just considering Measure P affirmed is to period at Monday evening’s no reason for us to continue the options that we have undermine their proposal, City Council meeting. to argue,” he said. “We all looking forward,” she said. which calls for a larger He pleaded with the Cen- love our city.” Those who sought to hotel to be built west of S. tral Plan initiative sponsors Reus said no one has reverse the agreement with Livermore Avenue. to withdraw the ballot mea- approached her group after Presidio support the Central Evan Branning, a Liver- sure, saying continuing the the election. “We’d certainly Park Plan ballot initiative more public school teacher fight will only add uncer- be willing to talk,” she said. CONCANNON (Continued from first page) the Concannon volume, so bers of the Wente Vineyards non Vineyard to enhance mind for the property and we’re looking for somebody family. The sales price was the Livermore Valley wine its operation,” Argula said. who needs more capacity.” undisclosed. country and its vineyards “LVCC looks forward to Pedder noted everything The vineyard’s history and beautiful wines,” said continuing its long-standing from the winery and equip- took root long before, in Carolyn Wente, Wente Vine- (Concannon Vineyard) part- ment to the brand name are 1883, when Irish immigrant yards CEO, as reported by nership and supporting the for sale, while confirming the James Concannon founded Wine Business. “Whoever new company in its efforts to vineyard’s crops are solely the winery the same year his may purchase the winery and achieve economic prosperity used to produce Concannon neighbor, Carl H. Wente, es- vineyards, we look forward and sustainability in the 21st wines. With regard to find- tablished Wente Vineyards. to their involvement and century while building on the ing a new owner, The Wine Since its inception, Con- contributions to the wine legacy of its founders.” Group is not seeking any cannon has seen four gen- community.” For more information on particular type of buyer. erations of vintners run the As the search for the new Concannon Vineyard, visit “The buyer can be any- family business – including owner remains underway, www.concannonvineyard. body from any sector,” Ped- third-generation Jim Con- Dawn Argula, Livermore com. To view the listing, visit der said. “It’s an opportunity cannon, who is touted as the Valley Chamber of Com- https://bit.ly/39G79hB. for somebody to get into the ‘father of petite sirah’ – and a merce (LVCC) CEO, also business.” cultivation of wines that put weighed in on the future of The Wine Group origi- Livermore on the map. the iconic establishment. nally purchased Concannon "We have worked “I welcome the opportu- in 2002 from Tesla Vineyard, through the years with the nity to meet the new owner(s) an LLC including mem- various owners of Concan- and learn what they have in SUPERVISOR (Continued from first page) showed 21.91% in fourth Zone 7 Water Agency board, will face off again in No- place. Laurene Green, with a sec- vember. Since no one, including ond-place finish, will replace In the 7th Senate District, Dupuis, could determine Dick Quigley who came in incumbent Democrat Steve where the uncounted ballots fourth. Glazer led a total field of will be coming from — Fre- Incumbent Sandy Figuers three in both counties with mont, Dublin or Livermore, led the field with 28.96% of 48.9% of the vlte. Republi- the three District 1 cities — the vote, followed by Green can Julie Mobley, with 28% it’s anyone’s guess who the at 27.92%, and incumbent of the vote, will face Glazer final top two finishers will be. Angela Ramirez Holmes in November. Democrat Incumbent Alameda with 22.76%. Marisol Rubio finished third, County Supervisor Nate Quigley had 14.64%, and with 23.1%. Miley, whose 4th District new challenger Hugh Bussell U.S. Rep. Swallwell to face includes Pleasanton, Castro finished fifth with 5.70%, Hayden in November Valley and East Oakland, Democratic Incumbents In the 15th Congressional easily won reelection with Finish First for State Seats District, Democratic incum- 68% of the vote. Opponent In partisan balloting, 16th bent Eric Swalwell earned Esther Goolsby, an East Oak- Assembly District Assem- about 60% of the vote in land community organizer blywoman Rebecca Bauer- each of the two counties. He ran a low-key campaign. Kahan secured about double will face Republican Alison Green Replaces Quigley the votes of Republican Jo- Hayden, who had 16% in on Zone 7 seph Rubay in both Alameda Alameda County and 22% In the field of five, with and Contra Costa counties’ in Contra Costa. Five other three to be elected to the segments of the district. They candidates trailed badly.

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Patricia “Pat” L. Potts Nanee Claire Cook April 29, 1946 – February 25, 2020 Longtime Livermore Resident ton, Tennessee, before settling Pat’s love of teaching was Livermore High School. could light up a room. in Bartlett, Tennessee, where exceeded only by her Catho- She worked at the Veterans She is survived by her she raised her two sons, Chris lic faith, which brought her Affairs hospital and Lawrence brother Gene Inslee; son Brian and Mark. great relief in the final years Livermore National Labora- Cook; daughter Sheryl Clarke; Pat received a Bachelor of of her life. She is survived by tory as a young woman. She grandchildren Wesley, Sarah, Arts degree in theater educa- her husband, Jim Potts; her was also an active volunteer Haley and Garren; and great tion in 1975, and a Master’s sons, Chris Condon and Mark for many years, first as a 4-H grandson Alex. She was pre- Degree in special education in Hamer; 11 grandchildren, and leader for the Crane Ridge 4-H ceded in death by her son Kent 1977, both from the University six great-grandchildren. She Club and later at Valley Memo- and husband Richard. of Memphis. Pat taught special was predeceased by her parents, rial Hospital, where she ran the A Celebration of life will be education in Memphis City and a grandson, Jared Hamer. gift shop. held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 3, Schools. Services were held at St. Nanee “Nan” Claire Cook, She met and married her at Callaghan Mortuary Chapel, a longtime resident of Liver- Patricia “Pat” Potts, 73, died In 1991, she married Jim Charles Borromeo Catholic husband of 47 years, Richard 3833 East Avenue, Livermore. more, California, died February in her home in Livermore, Cali- Potts and settled in Livermore. Church in Livermore on March Cook, in Livermore. They An online guestbook is avail- 8, 2020, at home. fornia, on Feb. 25, 2020, after a After moving to California, 10. She was interred at San loved good food and socializ- able for condolences at www. Born in 1936 in Citrus Park, long illness. Pat taught special education at Joaquin National Cemetery in ing, along with a drink or two. callaghanmortuary.com. Arizona, Nan moved to the Bay Pat was born in Dayton, North Valley School in Santa Santa Nella, California. In lieu They enjoyed trips to Cabo In lieu of flowers the family Area as a young child, even- Ohio, to Bill and Mary Hoyt. Rosa and Arroyo High School in of flowers, her wish was for do- San Lucas. Nan also enjoyed requests donations to Valley tually moving to Livermore She grew up in Hampton San Lorenzo. She retired from nations to the National Kidney shopping with her grandkids Vista 4-H, 148 Anna Maria St., in 1947, where she attended Roads, Virginia, and Milling- teaching in 2008. Foundation. and had a wonderful smile that Livermore.

Vivian Darnitia (Stevenson) Cosgriff Rose June Branchini Feb. 27, 1956 – Feb. 22, 2020 Jan. 25, 1926 – Jan. 28, 2020 her family thanks the caregiv- where she attended classes at Julian, she felt for his friends, a song came on that moved her, ers at Valle Verde Care Home. the University of California, as if they were her own. she would break into dance, of- Rose is survived by a Berkeley, and California State Years later, the addition ten out dancing the youngsters daughter, Janet (Joe) Cristiano; University, Hayward. of daughter-in-law, Monique, who dared to challenge her. a son, Rick (Pamela) Branchi- Vivian worked from the and the arrival of two grand- Predeceased by her parents, ni; a sister, Jane Bianchetti of age of 16, first in retail, then daughters, Jae and Devin, her husband, Jay, and sister Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 11 in customer service at Kirsch, made Vivian’s life complete. Sandy, grandchildren, Vance (Mary) PSE, Praxair and Matheson "Bama," as her granddaughters Vivian is survived by her Branchini, Jennifer Branchini Trigas. She excelled at cus- called her, took pride in watch- son, Julian, and daughter-in-law, (Cam Inman), Scott (Sophie) tomer service, doing her best ing them grow and even moved Monique; granddaughters Jae Rose June (Antone) Piper, Gina Piper (Shawn Far- to make sure everyone got what to be closer to them. The same and Devin; sisters Linda, Bernice Branchini passed away Jan. 28, rell), Lisa (Alan) Coursey, they needed, in business and in enthusiasm she shared with and Bridgette, brothers Wendell 2020, in Pleasanton, California, John (Sally) Cristiano, Joe Vivian Darnitia (née Ste- life. She had a warm smile for Julian, she relived with her (Malinda), Edd, Dana, Thomas venson) Cosgriff was born Feb. at the age of 94. (Debbie) Cristiano, Dawn everyone she encountered. granddaughters when they be- and Andre; and many nieces, Rose was born Jan. 25, Cristiano, Denise Cristiano, 27, 1956, and died Feb. 22, In 1981, she married Ed- gan to play sports. Sometimes nephews, friends and colleagues 2020. She was born at Shaw 1926, in San Francisco to Se- Chelsea (Marc) Souza and ward “Jay” Cosgriff, and they she cheered too loudly, as she to cherish her memory. bastiano Antongiovanni and Ashley (Mike) Stevens; and Air Force Base in Sumter, welcomed their son, Julian, the had for Julian, but her energy There will be a Celebra- South Carolina, the first of Mary Pierucci. She was raised 16 great-grandchildren, An- following year. Vivian doted on was infectious, and it endeared tion of Life at 11 a.m., Fri- there and attended Balboa thony, Krystal, Joseph, Alexis, seven children born to Edd and her son and supported him in her to the other parents and day, March 20, at Crosswinds Bernice Stevenson. She was High. She and her husband, Jessica, Makena, Samantha, all his academic and sporting coaches. She would often Church in Livermore. Cal- Gino Branchini, were mar- Michael, Kate, Brooke, Grant, named after her paternal grand- endeavors. She also became phone her family to recount laghan Mortuary is handling mother and a maternal aunt. ried 59 years before he died Jocelyn, Luca, Paloma, Blake, a de facto mother to Julian’s a particularly amazing play, arrangements and an online July 12, 2003. They moved and Gianna. After graduating from Lan- friends, often offering advice or catch, throw, or shot. guestbook is available for con- caster High School, Lancaster to San Leandro, California, in Rose was preceded in death just a friendly ear or shoulder. Vivian loved to dance and dolences at www.callaghan- 1949, working together in tax by her husband, Gino Branchi- South Carolina, in 1974, Vivian The same pride she felt for was often the life of the party. If mortuary.com. joined her family in California and insurance businesses, and ni; a sister, Elma Crawford; and went on to live in Castro Val- her brothers, Carlo and Frank ley, Danville, Pleasanton and Pierucci. Livermore. There will be a Celebration Sandra Frances Alderson Rose was very involved of Life on Sunday, March 22, Nov. 19, 1932 – Feb. 21, 2020 in Soroptimist International, at the home of Joe and Janet HEART in San Leandro and Cristiano. A private burial will eventually skipping two years Over the years, she volun- ily her treasure and greatest take place at the San Joaquin of school. In an era when so- teered at the Federated Church legacy. She is survived by her Avon. She enjoyed playing cribbage and blackjack, and Valley National Cemetery in ciety often viewed people with of Patterson, in Patterson, Cali- daughters Susan (Jim) Alder- Santa Nella, California. In lieu disabilities and ethnic minori- fornia, and California Women son of Livermore and Jeanne was always game for water- skiing and snow-skiing trips of flowers, the family requests ties with disdain, Sandy treated for Agriculture, tutoring in the Alderson (Barbara Cooke) of contributions to Hope Hospice all her classmates with com- organization’s “Each One Teach Santa Rosa, California; son Bill with the family. Rose fought a courageous battle with Al- in Dublin or the Alzheimer's passion and respect. She also One” literacy program. She (Toni) Alderson of Aptos, Cali- Association. developed a great love of nature was led a women’s group at the fornia; grandsons Tom Alderson zheimer's in recent years, and and animals and spent much of Presbyterian Church in Tracy, of Pleasant Hill, California, her formative years outdoors. and was in three book clubs at James (Tatiana) Alderson of Sandy enrolled at the Uni- the Asbury United Methodist Lviv, Ukraine, Christopher Crisanta Oro Gallardo Sandra “Sandy” Alderson versity of California, Davis, Church in Livermore. She was Alderson of Sunnyvale, Cali- passed away peacefully in at 16. At a dance during her also active in 4H as a cooking fornia, and Danny Robinson July 26, 1921 – March 7, 2020 Pleasanton, California, on Feb. first semester, she met Thomas teacher and a parent. Her chil- (Amber) of Patterson; great- classroom, library, nurse’s 21, 2020. During the last few Edward Alderson, a senior, who dren fondly remember her lov- grandchildren Alan Robinson, office, or wherever she was weeks of her life, family and hailed from a farming family ing guidance as they cared for Elizabeth “Elle” Alderson, needed. She was a member friends visited her constantly, in Artesia, California. They fell a horse and a sheep, assembled Hannah Alderson, and Rachel of the American Legion Aux- bringing her great joy. Her in love and married on Aug. an entomology collection, and Sandra Alderson; and a nephew, iliary, Corregidorians USA, children were with her during 6, 1950. Their marriage lasted trained a guide dog for the blind. Michael Singleton. She was and the Guadalupe Club. She her final hours and she died almost 65 years until his death Religion was a topic that predeceased by her husband was a founding member of the surrounded by love. in 2015. fascinated Sandy. She became Tom Alderson, brother Bill Livermore Fil-Am Organiza- She was born in Los Angeles Sandy chose not to finish well versed in the teachings Singleton, and daughter Cathy tion in 1967, and became the on Nov. 19, 1932, to Horace college in favor of joining Tom of numerous faiths and sought Alderson. group’s first woman president “Hal” and Catherine Fair Sin- on his family farm, first in opportunities to engage in dis- The family would like to in 1977. She was also active gleton. She spent her childhood Anaheim, California, and then course with the people who thank Phyllis Mesquita, Hope in the Legion of Mary and in San Gabriel and Monterey in Vernalis, California, where practiced them. She also cham- Hospice, and Creekview for one of the original organizers Park, California. From an early they spent the next 50 years and pioned the inclusion of LGBT their loving care. A Celebra- Crisanta Oro Gallardo of the Filipino Block Rosary age, Sandy demonstrated three raised their children. She shared ministers and constituents in the tion of Life will be held at 11 passed away peacefully in her Crusade in 1978, a ministry qualities that would define in managing the farm, perform- Methodist church, giving talks a.m., Saturday, April 4, Asbury home in Livermore, California, that continues today. her throughout her life: great ing tasks ranging from sorting in support of the reconciliation United Methodist Church in on March 7, 2020, surrounded She loved to reading, cross- intelligence, an eagerness to onions to cooking meals to feed process. She maintained close Livermore. In lieu of flowers, by her children, grandchildren word puzzles, Scrabble, trav- embrace people from all walks all of the workers who tended friendships, and many individu- memorial contributions may and great grandchildren. She eling, singing, dancing and of life, and a tremendous capac- to the land. She also became a als considered her an honorary be sent to Hope Hospice in was 98. playing the piano and guitar. ity to love. leader and cherished member of sister, mother, and grandmother. Dublin or Fertile Groundworks Crisanta was born at Fort She was pre-deceased by She excelled academically, the community. Sandy considered her fam- in Livermore. Mills, on the island of Corregi- her loving husband, Anastacio dor, the Philippines, on July 26, Edralin Gallardo, in June 2013. 1921, to Amando Oro, then Eternal rest granted unto Karen Lynn Kelly Adams a first sergeant with the U.S. her o’ Lord and let perpetual Army’s 92nd Coast Artillery Oct. 27, 1942 – March 3, 2020 light shine upon her. May she Regiment, and Leonora Tante. rest in Peace, Amen. loved ones, including her best Livermore. Karen worked as a Karen is survived by her She leaves behind six There will be a visitation friend of over 50 years, Anita nurse for over forty years, retir- sister, Patricia Lee Wonder children, Eva (Mark) Kraft, 5-6 p.m., Thursday, March “Ellie” March. ing from Valley Care Hospital in (Daniel); her daughters, Kristina Anastacio (Brenda) Gallardo 12, followed by a Rosary, at Karen was born in Oakland, Pleasanton. After a short illness, and Kim Adams; her grand- Jr., Jeannette Gallardo, Eleanor Callaghan Mortuary in Liver- California, on Oct. 27, 1942, to Karen died in the loving care daughters, Sonya Gonzales and Lani (Tom) Meyer, Tina (Sam) more. A mass will be said at William and Ruth Kelly. She of fellow nurses and medical Veronica Nims; and a cousin, Webster, and Tony (Melody 10 a.m., Friday, March 13, at grew up in Alameda, California, professionals at Valley Care. Lucia Scardigno. Dijos) Gallardo. She is also St. Michael Catholic Church with her beloved sister Patti. She Karen enjoyed gardening, A Celebration of Life mass survived by 12 grandchildren in Livermore, with burial to graduated from Alameda High day trips, Bible study, volun- will be held at 10 a.m., Satur- and 16 great-grandchildren, follow at 1 p.m. at Golden School in 1960. She attended teering at church, and most day, March 14. at St. Charles whom she loved dearly, and Gate National Cemetery in San the Samuel Merritt School of recently, feeding the hungry Borromeo Catholic Church in numerous nieces and nephews. Bruno. Callaghan Mortuary is Karen Lynn Kelly Adams Nursing (now Samuel Merritt in the community. She loved Livermore, where she was a pa- With six children, Cri- handling arrangements and an went to Heaven the morning University), where she was connecting with people and rishioner for more than 40 years. santa was a busy homemaker, online guestbook is available of Tuesday March 3, 2020, 21 president of her class, and be- formed many strong friendships In lieu of flowers, the fam- but also stayed active in her for condolences at www.cal- years to the day after her hus- came a registered nurse. with her neighbors who became ily requests donations to Com- community, volunteering at laghanmortuary.com. band, Len Adams, also entered Karen met the love of her like family. She cared deeply munity Health and Education her children’s schools, in the Heaven. Now they are together life, Len Adams, in 1963, and for her family, her friends, her Foundation/Feed Our Hungry, again with their son, Billy Ad- they were married in1964. patients, her sweet cat Rosie, to support a ministry started by ams, who passed away six Karen and Len raised three chil- and dozens of people who called her son and dear to her heart. months ago, and so many other dren – Tina, Kim and Billy – in her “grandma.” Leslie (Les) Mahler Leslie (Les) Mahler passed away on Feb. 27, 2020, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 69. George C. Mayo Les leaves behind his partner of over 25 years, a daughter, Oct. 23, 1931 – Feb. 20, 2020 four sons, three grandchildren, his sister, and five brothers. He there, while George ran Mayo also marched in the church’s ding, California. will be missed by all. Radiator in Oakland, a business Balloon Platoon and partici- He also is survived by 12 he purchased from his father. pated in weekly Bible studies. grandchildren, Benjamin Wig- At its height, he was distribut- In retirement, he spent nine ley (Maricris), Sadie Conoty ing radiators and accessories years as a volunteer at Stanford Vargas (Christie), Kevin Mayo, to more than 2,700 customers, ValleyCare Hospital in Pleas- Hallie Mayo, Kayla Ferreira prompting him to purchase anton. He also enjoyed golf (John), Hannah Mayo, Eliza- the first computer installed and scored two holes-in-one. beth Perry, Emily Perry, and at an automotive business in He was known for his sense of Emma, Jacob, Sarah and Dan- Oakland in 1983, according to humor, often expressed in puns. iel Anderson; and five great- a trade magazine. He was born in Oakland, grandchildren, Mark Gulfan, He enjoyed more than 30 California, the only child of Kaitlynn Wigley, Annalise years of retirement, traveling Clyde and Helen Mayo. He Jordan, Everly Jordan and new- George C. Mayo, known as the country with his wife. The served in the Army Corps of born Johnny Fowler. He was a kind and devoted Christian, family also enjoyed outings to Engineers, and later attended predeceased by two children, went home to his savior on Feb. their second home in Arnold, the University of California, James and Laura Mayo. 20, 2020. He was 88. California, where George could Berkeley, before venturing into A memorial service cel- George and his wife of pursue his passion for fishing business. ebrating his life will be held at 64 years, Dorothy, moved and spending time with the He is survived by his wife, 2 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at to Pleasanton, California, in family. He also enjoyed fishing Dorothy, and three children, GraceWay Church. 1969, and lived in the same in Alaska. Lou Ann Perry of Redlands, In lieu of flowers, the family Pleasanton Valley home the He and Dorothy sang in the California, Edward Mayo requests contributions in his rest of his life. They raised choir at GraceWay Church in (Tina) of Tracy, California, honor to the Salvation Army their family of five children Pleasanton for many years. He and Christina Anderson of Red- or a favorite charity. 10 The Independent • MARCH 12, 2020 OBITUARIES

Jo Ann Compton Laura Jean Thournir Janet Kerr Bishop Sept. 3, 1935 – Feb. 28, 2020 Jan. 8, 1953 – March 1, 2020 Jan. 26, 1952 – Feb. 28, 2020 1965, where she raised two 1953, in Virginia, Minnesota, that she had the job of her children, Michael and Steven. to Hartley and Lois Halunen, dreams. She guided her Ad- She belonged to Resurrection before the family headed west vanced Placement art class in Lutheran Church in Dublin, to California, ultimately in painting the murals that can be California, where she played Livermore. She graduated seen on Livermore bus shelters. the organ and taught Sunday from Livermore High School It pleased her greatly when for- school for 30 years. In 1978, in 1971, going on to earn a mer students would give a shout after her children were grown, Bachelor’s degree in fine arts out to “Ms. T.” She also painted she went to work for Bradshaw at California State University, the signal box at the corner of Inc. as an administrative assis- Hayward (now California State Railroad and Livermore av- tant. She was a long-time mem- University, East Bay). enues that features her favorite Jo Ann Compton passed ber of the Oakland Motorcycle Laura Jean Thournir passed She had a passion for art, teaching prompt, a pair of red, Janet Kerr Bishop, a mother, away the morning of Feb. 28, Club’s women’s auxiliary. away suddenly and peacefully teaching, travel, preparing and white and blue cowgirl boots. grandmother, sister and friend 2020, surrounded by care giv- Jo Ann is survived by her the evening of Sunday, March enjoying food, dancing, yoga, She is survived by her part- with a heart of gold, passed ers from Quail Gardens, Hope son Steve (Nanci), and two 1, 2020. She had spent a sunny and goats. Laura had careers in ner, Jeff Jewett; her mother, away on Feb. 28, 2020. She Hospice, and her family. She grandchildren, Sophia and afternoon at Lake Del Valle with interior design and speech and Lois Halunen; her brother, was 68. was 84. Ethan. She was preceded in her son and daughter-in-law, reading therapy. She also taught Roger Halunen; her former She loved spending time Jo Ann was born Sept. 3, death by her son Michael in Thomas and Emily Thournir, art at Granada High School in husband, Jim Thournir; her with her family, cats and watch- 1935, in Springfield, Missouri. 1975 and her husband Robert and her two grand-daughters, Livermore for 23 years, retiring sons, Tyler and Thomas (Em- ing the San Francisco 49ers. Her father was a carpenter and in February 2019. Emma and Mia, four of her in 2019. ily) Thournir); and her grand- We love you Mom, and they moved frequently during A visitation will be held at favorite people in the world. She loved encouraging daughters, Mia Wilson and know you will be watching World War II, ending up in 10 a.m., followed by services Laura was born on Jan. 28, young artists, and often said Emma Thournir. over us. San Leandro, California, in the at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March early 1940s. She was a member 20, at Callaghan’s Mortuary in of the first class to graduate Livermore. Graveside services from Lorenzo High School, will follow at Roselawn Cem- Gene Angvick Lorenzo, California, in 1953, etery in Livermore. Longtime Livermore Resident part of the first senior class to In lieu of flowers, the family Gene was born in Mon- Joanne. They had one daughter, work and around Livermore graduate from the school. requests donations to Shepard’s tana, and his farm-boy roots Ellen. and Pleasanton, until a bad hip Soon after graduating high Gate women’s shelter in Liver- remained with him throughout Gene spent almost 30 years interfered with his riding and school, she met her future hus- more, Resurrection Lutheran his life. He spent three years at Sandia National Laboratories he turned his bikes over to his band, Robert, who was in the Church in Dublin, or a local in the Navy as an electron- in Livermore in work areas daughter Ellen. In his final days, Navy and returning from Ko- church. Callaghan Mortuary is ics technician, serving on a ranging from data reduction he enjoyed reading, offering rea. They were married at her handling the arrangements, and destroyer off the coast of the and flight dynamics to nuclear friendly greetings to neighbors parents’ house in in San Lean- an online guestbook is avail- Korean Peninsula. After leav- safety. After retirement, he vol- and passersby and dozing on his dro in July 1954. They moved able for condolences at www. ing the service, he became an unteered in disaster relief work front-porch swing. to Pleasanton, California, in callaghanmortuary.com. electrical engineer, ultimately for the Red Cross from Maine to Funeral services will be held earning a Master’s degree at San Francisco. Gene was also at 11 a.m., Monday, March 16, Gene Angvick passed away the University of California, a First Aid/CPR instructor for at St. Michaels Catholic Church suddenly on March 8, 2020, in Berkeley. the Red Cross in the Bay Area. in Livermore. Callaghan Mortu- Valley Care Hospital, with his It was while attending com- Gene was president of his ary is handling arrangements wife Joanne and daughter Ellen munity college in Visalia, Cali- tennis and square dance clubs, and an online guestbook is at his side. He will be forever fornia, that he met and married and was a Ham radio exam- available for condolences at in their hearts. his wife of more than 61 years, iner. He bicycled his way to www.callaghanmortuary.com.

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18, 2020. Expires February 18, lished March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020. FILE NO. 568413 CA 94550, is hereby registered for adoption information con- FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- LEGAL NOTICES 2025. The Independent, Legal The following person(s) doing by the following owner(s): Sam tact Valley Humane Society at CA seeks Senior Software Engi- fornia law requires that contrac- No. 4712. Published Febru- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business as: Maila Wheeler Daniel Yamasaki, 874 Caliente (925)426-8656 neer. Design & implement contrl tors taking jobs that total $500 FOR INFORMATION ary 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020. NAME STATEMENT Hair, 2219 First St, Livermore, Ave, Livermore, CA 94550. This software sys for automated as- or more (labor and/or materials) CA 94550, is hereby registered business is conducted by an PLACING FILE NO. 569016 sembly & inspection sys. Reqs be licensed by the Contractors LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing by the following owner(s): Maila Individual. The date on which Wheeler, 648 N. M Street, Liver- the registrant first commenced incl MS or frgn equiv in Comp State License Board. State law Call 925-243-8000 NAME STATEMENT business as: Element Duct Ser- Sci, Comp Eng or rel + 1 yr rel also requires that contractors FILE NO. 568597 more, CA 94550. This business to transact business under the vices, 16228 Rancho Viejo CT., exp. Send resume with job code include their license numbers The following person(s) do- Tracy, CA 95304, is hereby reg- is conducted by an Individual. fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The date on which the registrant listed above: March 9, 2020. 3012-R to Attn: S. Shields, 7005 on all advertising. Check your NAME STATEMENT ing business as: Dave Busky istered by the following owner(s): Training, 2153 Vintage Lane, Steven Azevedo, 16228 Rancho first commenced to transact Signature of Registrant/s/: Sam Southfront Rd, Livermore, CA contractor’s status at www. FILE NO. 568453 Livermore, CA 94550, , is Viejo CT., Tracy, CA 95304. business under the fictitious Daniel Ymasaki, Sole Propri- 94551. EOE. cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB The following person(s) doing hereby registered by the follow- This business is conducted by business name(s) listed above: etor. This statement was filed Adopt a new best friend (2752). Unlicensed persons business as: H & L Landscap- 65) HELP WANTED ing owner(s): David Burscovich, an Individual. The date on which N/A. Signature of Registrant/s/: with the County Clerk of Alam- TVAR ing, 471 Bernal CT, Pleasanton taking jobs less than $500 must 1295 Dorothy Avenue, San Le- the registrant first commenced Maila Wheeler, Owner. This eda on March 9, 2020. Expires Tri-Valley Animal 57) SERVICES CA, 94566, is hereby registered state in their advertisements andro, CA 94578. This business to transact business under the statement was filed with the March 9, 2025. The Indepen- by the following owner(s): Heri- Rescue that they are not licensed by is conducted by an Individual. fictitious business name(s) County Clerk of Alameda on dent, Legal No. 4725. Published berto Loa Romero & Ana Loa, BE WARY of out of area compa- the Contractors State License The date on which the registrant listed above: N/A. Signature of February 10, 2020. Expires March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2020. Our current weekly adoption 471 Bernal CT, Pleasanton CA, nies. Check with the local Better Board.” first commenced to transact Registrant/s/: Steven Acevedo, February 10, 2025. The Inde- events include: 94566. This business is con- Business Bureau before you business under the fictitious CEO. This statement was filed pendent, Legal No. 4721. Pub- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ducted by a Married Couple. The Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies at REAL ESTATE business name(s) listed above: with the County Clerk of Alameda lished March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020. NAME STATEMENT send money or fees. Read and date on which the registrant first Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. February 1, 2017. Signature of on February 26, 2020. Expires FILE NO. 569129 understand any contracts before commenced to transact busi- 170) LAND FOR RENT Registrant/s/: David Buscovich, February 26, 2025. The Inde- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing The location is Delucchi Park, you sign. Shop around for rates. ness under the fictitious business Owner. This statement was filed pendent, Legal No. 4717. Pub- NAME STATEMENT business as: Lavender Val- 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am name(s) listed above: January 1, 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / with the County Clerk of Alameda lished March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020. FILE NO. 568692 ley Ranch, 4462 Mines Road, to 1:00pm. 2020. Signature of Registrant/s/: TO PLACE DUPLEX / APT RENTAL on February 14, 2020. Expires The following person(s) doing Livermore, CA 94550, is hereby Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens at Heriberto Loa, Owner. This state- February 14, 2025. The Inde- business as: Salazar Trucking registered by the following Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Amador CLASSIFIED AD ment was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- pendent, Legal No. 4713. Pub- LLC, 9782 South Flynn Rd, Liver- owner(s): Michael Dean Harris, Call (925)243-8000 Clerk of Alameda on February NAME STATEMENT Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to 3pm. ALS TO SHARE lished March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020. more, CA 94550, is hereby reg- 4462 Mines Road, Livermore, 10, 2020. Expires February 10, FILE NO. 568561 Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. istered by the following owner(s): CA 94550. This business is MERCHANDISE 2025. The Independent, Legal The following person(s) doing ORG, to see adoptable animals, 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL alazar Trucking LLC, 9782 South conducted by an Individual. The No. 4709. Published Febru- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business as: SP Machining, 2133 volunteer opportunities, and SPACE Flynn Rd, Livermore, CA 94550. date on which the registrant first 114) FOR SALE ary 20, 27, March 5, 12, 2020. NAME STATEMENT Research Dr, Unit A, Livermore, commenced to transact busi how to donate. Inland Valley Publishing Co. FILE NO. 568363 CA 94550, is hereby registered This business is conducted by a - 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ YARD ness under the fictitious business The following person(s) doing by the following owner(s): Ken- Limited Liability Company. The Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL SALES Client Code:04126-00001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS name(s) listed above: August 28, business as: The Crafty Owl neth Stauffer, 1245 Dolores date on which the registrant RESCUE on Facebook, Twitter, Re: Legal Notice for NAME STATEMENT 2019. Signature of Registrant/s/: Studio Co., 4407 Carol Ave, Fre- LN., Tracy, CA 95376. This first commenced to transact Classified Ads FILE NO. 568181 Michael Dean Harris, Owner. and Instagram. 18) FREE SECTION mont, CA 94538, is hereby reg- business is conducted by an business under the fictitious The following person(s) doing This statement was filed with The Federal Fair Housing Act, istered by the following owner(s): Individual. The date on which business name(s) listed above: FERAL CAT FOUNDATION business as: Elven Stitch, 2362 the County Clerk of Alameda on Free Pine & Oak Wood Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Angeleigh Brieno, 4407 Carol the registrant first commenced N/A. Signature of Registrant/s/: Cat & kitten adoptions now at Tuscany Circle, Livermore, CA March 2, 2020. Expires March of 1964, and state law prohibit Ave, Fremont, CA 94538. This to transact business under the Victor Salazar Pena, Partner. the new Livermore Petco on You cut & haul it 94550, is hereby registered by 2, 2025. The Independent, business is conducted by an fictitious business name(s) This statement was filed with Saturdays from 10:00AM to Lots of Pine cones, too advertisements for housing the following owner(s): Rachel Legal No. 4726. Published Individual. The date on which listed above: N/A. Signature of the County Clerk of Alameda 2:30PM. We have many ador- Please call and employment that contain K. Flory, 2362 Tuscany Circle, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2020. the registrant first commenced Registrant/s/: Kenneth Stauffer, on February 19, 2020. Expires (408)897-3156 any preference, limitation or Livermore, CA 94550. This busi- able, tame kittens that have to transact business under the Owner. This statement was filed February 19, 2025. The Indepen- discrimination based on pro- ness is conducted by an Individ- been tested for FIV & FELV, fictitious business name(s) with the County Clerk of Alameda dent, Legal No. 4722. Published CLASSIFIEDS ual. The date on which the regis- altered & vaccinated. We also 127) LOST/ FOUND tected classes, including race, listed above: N/A. Signature of on February 13, 2020. Expires March 12, 19, 26, April 2,2020. trant first commenced to transact have adult cats & ranch cats for color, religion, sex, handicap, Registrant/s/: Angeleigh Brieno, February 13, 2025. The Inde- ANIMALS NOTICES / business under the fictitious familial status or national ori- Owner. This statement was filed pendent, Legal No. 4718. Pub- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS adoption. business name(s) listed above: ANNOUNCEMENTS with the County Clerk of Alameda lished March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020. NAME STATEMENT 2) CATS/ DOGS gin. IVPC does not knowingly N/A. Signature of Registrant/s/: EMPLOYMENT on February 6, 2020. Expires FILE NO. 569241 155) NOTICES accept any advertisements that Rachel K. Flory, Owner. This ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, February 6, 2025. The Inde- The following person(s) doing are in violation of the law. statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pendent, Legal No. 4714. Pub- business as: TK Solution, 5020 County Clerk of Alameda on NAME STATEMENT lished March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020. Haven PL., # 114, Dublin, CA February 3, 2020. Expires Feb- FILE NO. 568906 94568, is hereby registered ruary 3, 2025. The Independent, The following person(s) doing by the following owner(s): Ted Legal No. 4710. Published Feb- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business as: Rapid Output, 1220 Kim, 5020 Haven PL., # 114, ruary 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020. NAME STATEMENT Kilkare Road, Sunol, CA 94586, FILE NO. 568751 is hereby registered by the fol- Dublin, CA 94568. This busi- The following person(s) doing lowing owner(s): John Donald ness is conducted by an Indi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS vidual. The date on which the NAME STATEMENT business as: 1. EZ 4 U Comput- Ball, III, 1220 Kilkare Road, Su- ers, 2. EZ 4 U Technology, 4706 nol, CA 94586. This business is registrant first commenced to FILE NO. 568189 Bel Roma Rd., Livermore, CA conducted by an Individual. The transact business under the fic- The following person(s) doing Barbara Benotto Marti Gilbert 94551, is hereby registered by date on which the registrant first titious business name(s) listed business as: Sunshine Fam- 925.337.3770 925.216.4063 the following owner(s): Teresa commenced to transact busi- above: March 3, 2020. Signa- ily Dental, 173 Spring St #110, Donat, 4706 Bel Roma Rd. Liver- ness under the fictitious business ture of Registrant/s/: Ted Kim, [email protected] [email protected] Pleasanton, CA 94566, is hereby more, CA 94551. This business name(s) listed above: January 1, Owner. This statement was filed barbarabenotto.com compass.com registered by the following is conducted by an Individual. 1990. Signature of Registrant/s/: with the County Clerk of Alam- owner(s): Shrutee Dogra DDS DRE 01966040 DRE 01520061 The date on which the registrant John Donald Ball, III, Owner. eda on March 3, 2020. Expires Inc., 2135 Arlington Way, San first commenced to transact This statement was filed with March 3, 2025. The Indepen- Ramon, CA 94582. This busi- business under the fictitious the County Clerk of Alameda dent, Legal No. 4723. Published ness is conducted by a Corpora- business name(s) listed above: on February 25, 2020. Expires March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2020. tion. The date on which the regis- Tracey Esling Cherie Doyle September 1, 1983. Signature February 25, 2025. The Inde- trant first commenced to transact of Registrant/s/: Teresa Donat, pendent, Legal No. 4719. Pub- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 925.366.8275 925.580.2552 business under the fictitious Owner. This statement was filed lished March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020. NAME STATEMENT [email protected] [email protected] business name(s) listed above: with the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 569005 N/A. Signature of Registrant/s/: compass.com compass.com on February 20, 2020. Expires The following person(s) doing RShrutee Dogra, Presidents. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS February 20, 2025. The Inde- business as: Perfecting Papers, DRE 01219100 DRE 01950716 This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT pendent, Legal No. 4715. Pub- 5567 Susan Lane, Livermore, the County Clerk of Alameda on FILE NO. 568478 lished March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020. CA 94550, is hereby registered February 3, 2020. Expires Febru- The following person(s) doing by the following owner(s): ary 3, 2025. The Independent, business as: Performance Land- Celeste Brennecka, 5567 Susan Linda Futral Legal No. 4711. Published Feb- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS scape Service, 5781 Preston Lane, Livermore, CA 94550. 925.980.3561 ruary 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020. NAME STATEMENT Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550, is Leslie Faught FILE NO. 569014 hereby registered by the follow- This business is conducted by [email protected] [email protected] The following person(s) doing ing owner(s): Plants Direct, Inc., an Individual. The date on which FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the registrant first commenced lesliefaught.com lindafutral.com NAME STATEMENT business as: PG Organix, 2150 2174 Lawson Circle, CA 94550 DRE 00971395 DRE 01257605 Portola Ave, Suite D298, Liver- This business is conducted by to transact business under the FILE NO. 568678 more, CA 94551, is hereby reg- an Individual. The date on which fictitious business name(s) listed The following person(s) doing istered by the following owner(s): the registrant first commenced above: February 1, 2020. Sig- business as: PNA, 1448 Olivina PG Empire, LLC, 2150 Portola to transact business under the nature of Registrant/s/: Celeste Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, is Ave, Suite D298, Livermore, CA fictitious business name(s) listed Brennecka, Owner. This state- Kat Gaskins Gail Henneberry hereby registered by the follow- 94551. This business is conduct- above: August, 9, 1996. Sig- ment was filed with the County 925.963.7940 ing owner(s): Paul W. Niemuth, 925.980.1900 ed by a Limited Liability Compa- nature of Registrant/s/: Darrell Clerk of Alameda on February 1448 Olivina Ave, Livermore, [email protected] [email protected] ny. The date on which the regis- Lee Amaral, President/Owner. 26, 2020. Expires February 26, CA 94551. This business is trant first commenced to transact This statement was filed with 2025. The Independent, Legal katgaskins.com compass.com conducted by an Individual. The business under the fictitious the County Clerk of Alameda No. 4724. Published March 12, DRE 01137199 DRE 00693908 date on which the registrant first business name(s) listed above: on February 11, 2020. Expires 19, 26, April 2, 2020. commenced to transact busi- February 26, 2020. Signature February 11, 2025. The Inde- ness under the fictitious busi- of Registrant/s/: Jeremy Laine, pendent, Legal No. 4720. Pub- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ness name(s) listed above: N/A. CEO. This statement was filed lished March 5, 12, 19, 26 2020. NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrant/s/: Paul Eva Tia Linda Traurig with the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 569446 W. Niemuth, Owner. This state- 510.847.4310 925.382.9746 on February 26, 2020. Expires The following person(s) doing ment was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS February 26, 2025. The Inde- business as: Royal Construction, [email protected] [email protected] Clerk of Alameda on February NAME STATEMENT pendent, Legal No. 4716. 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ivermore Valley Opera L is offering two one-hour operas in back-to-back presentations at the Bankhead Theater,

... beginning with the West Coast stage premiere of Zemlinksy’s psychological thriller “A Florentine Tragedy,” followed by Puccini’s comedy Gianni Schicchi. The two one-act operas – one a tragedy, one a comedy – are both set in Florence, Italy. (See more on page 7) 2 The Independent • March 12, 2020 Alameda County Fair Announces Lineup For 2020 Concert Series

The Big O Tires Concert performances. ny Neal, and Neon Trees. The (Chicago), Bonfire (AC/DC), mission seating for the am- concerts streaming live on the Series returns to the Alameda New this year will be legendary Charlie Daniels and L.A.vation (U2). phitheater will be available jumbotron. County Fair, June 19 – July The Commodores, Puddle Band returns for the first time Reserved-seat concert beginning at 7 p.m. for each For the concert schedules 12, with a little bit of country, of Mudd, Randy Houser, since 2009. Tribute bands tickets go on sale online on concert. Free seating will also or more information about the some rock ‘n’ roll, alternative Starship featuring Mickey celebrating legendary artists March 16, and include fair be available on the Michelob Alameda County Fair, go to music, and more knock-out Thomas, RATT, Fat Joe, Ken- will include Stealin’ Chica admission. Free general ad- Ultra Concert Lawn, with www.alamedacountyfair.com.

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Amador Valley, Foothill Spring Musical to Feature Elvis Classics Tutors Sought for Adult Literacy Program Students at Amador Aubel, the show’s producer. Valley and Foothill high “The cast is having so much The Pleasanton Library is seeking volunteer tutors for schools will present “All fun, and it is going to come its adult literacy program, Pleasanton Reads. Shook Up,” a musical in- out in their performance.” Tutors will help those learning English gain fundamental spired by the music of El- This is the 26th year reading, writing, and conversation skills. Volunteers lead vis Presley, March 13-22, the two Pleasanton United a variety of activities, including one-on-one lessons with at the Amador Theater in School District high schools students, small group conversation practice, citizenship Pleasanton. have joined to produce a test preparation, and book clubs. Loosely based on Shake- spring musical. “Bring- The library will conduct training and orientation for new English tutors from 1-4 p.m., on Saturday, March 21, at the speare’s “Twelfth Night,” ing these two rival schools Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Volunteers the musical tells the story of together to work on this must be at least 18, attend a training session, and be Chad, a motorcycle-riding, project every spring is al- able to devote 1-2 hours a week for at least six months. guitar-playing young man ways the highlight of our Those interested in volunteering are asked to in 1955 who turns a small, year,” Aubel said. “When register with the Pleasanton Reads Team at literacy@ conservative town upside everything comes together, cityofpleasantonca.gov or call (925) 931-3405. No down. The hip-swiveling, the singing, acting, dancing, advance preparation is needed, and no prior teaching lip-curling fantasy will sets, props, lighting … it is experience is required. Pleasanton Reads provides all include such Elvis clas- magic.” books and materials, as well as training and ongoing sics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” Tickets are $18 for support. “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse adults, $15 for students and Pleasanton Reads volunteers provide English as a Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cru- seniors, and are available at Second Language and literacy services to more than el.” firehousearts.org. Showtime 200 adult students throughout the Tri-Valley communities. “This musical is a blast for March 13-14 and 20-21 However, there is still a waiting list of more than 100 of energy from the first is 7:30 p.m. Matinee perfor- Abby Unpingco (Natalie) and Michael Lampson (Chad) students who would like to work with a tutor. note of ‘Jailhouse Rock’ to mances on March 15 and 22 (Photo - Mark Aubel) the final bows,” said Mark begin at 2 p.m. March 12, 2020 • The Independent 3

Firehouse Arts to Offer Heyday for Cabernet at Concannon Improv for Grownups By Laura Ness versity of California, Davis. Decorated with memen- Guard,” depicting the shift It was a natural to replace tos documenting the history from farming with horses Based on the premise that adults should play too, Pleasanton Many may associate recreation coordinator Mark Duncanson will teach an improvisation the old Clone 7 vines with of the property, including a to farming with tractors. Concannon with petite sirah, class at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. new ones, explains another photo of a 5-year-old Jim The walls are also covered Improv for Grownups sessions will be held from 7-9 p.m. and well they should since fourth-generation vintner, Concannon sitting on a trac- with murals of the incompa- on Thursday, March 26, and Thursday, April 23. Cost is $18 third-generation vintner Jim John Concannon. tor while Captain Joe sits rable views from the storied for residents of Pleasanton; $20 for nonresidents. For more Concannon was the first Because the vines had a astride his white horse, taken property. information, go to www.firehousearts.org/programs/adult- to varietally bottle one in head start, they were able to in the heart of the Concan- programs/. 1961. However, the more produce a crop“Transports the second non vineyard. his John listeners Concan- out of their world enduring claim to fame for year, and the 2017 cabernet non calls it “Changing of the the brand comes from its role sauvignon from Block 7 willand into his song.” – ELMORE MAGAZINE in helping propagate the next be released in May to the generation of cabernet sau- vineyard’s new Cabernet vignon in the New World. Club. When Napa Valley need- This new wine club is ed a disease-free source of dedicated to an Estate Col- cabernet vines back in 1965, lection of cabernet and cab- Concannon just happened to ernet-based blends from the have the answer. The Mother Block 7 Vineyard. Member- Vine, descended from the ship in the 1883 Club is not original plantings imported required to join the Cabernet to Livermore from Chateau Club. Margaux in 1893, became The new Cabernet Club the source for the bud wood wines were all made by Con- that would go on to create cannon winemaker Alyssa three clones of cabernet that Barber, and are meant to ex- are now the most widely press the flavors of various planted in the U.S. It’s esti- estate vineyards in Liver- MUMMENSCHANZ mated that four out of every more, with the core coming The Musicians of Silence five bottles of California from the cabernet sauvignon “Mummenschanz succeeds brilliantly because of its Donations Sought for cabernet sauvignon come in the Block 7 vineyard. The from the so-called Concan- originality, exceptional ingenuity, sense of surprise 2017 cabernet sauvignon is and deft satirical touches.” -San Francisco Chronicle Military Care Packages non Cabernet Clones 7, 8 100% cabernet, and made and 11. with 100% new oak, both Thu MAR 19 • 7:30pm Pleasanton Military Fami- off at 3111 Half Dome Dr., When it came time to French and American, the lies will be filling care pack- in Pleasanton, before March replant what is known as first time the company has ages for deployed troops at its 12, or they may be dropped THE SECOND Block 7 of the Concannon used 100% new oak on a Spring Pack Out, beginning at off at the Veterans Memorial CITY estate vineyard, John Con- bottling. 8:45 a.m., on Saturday March Building from 3:30-6 p.m., “A comedy powerhouse” cannon tells us that the vines The other three blends 14, at the Veterans Memorial on Friday, March 13. For a list –Chicago Tribune were given a head start at the will be released in the Fall, Building on Main Street in of needed items, go to www. nursery (Duarte), gaining including a 2017 cabernet Fri MAR 20 • 8pm Pleasanton. pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org. strength for an entire year, blend that includes merlot, Donations may be dropped while the land was cleared malbec and petit verdot, a and laid fallow. JACKIE KASHIAN 2017 cabernet, and a 2017 “I Am Not the Hero of This Story” It was an exciting time cabernet-petite sirah blend, in the spring of 2016, when which just feels right coming Sat MAR 21 • 8pm those 18,500 Concannon from this petite powerhouse at the Bothwell Arts Center Cabernet Clone 7 vines producer. Each of the bottles Co-produced by Showmentum were planted in the 15-acre will sell for $65. Block 7 vineyard, just to the There’s more exciting north of the beloved Mother LIVERMORE news from Concannon as VALLEY OPERA Vine. As it happens, this is well. They’ve reopened the where the original cabernet Presents space formerly occupied by Two One-Act Operas sauvignon vineyard was the long-shuttered Underdog planted by Jim Concannon Wine Bar as a members-only MAR 14 — MAR 15 back in 1970, when Clone Estate Room. 7 was released by the Uni- 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • March 12, 2020

Artist to Teach Painting from Photographs Two Pleasanton Public Art Walks Scheduled Art enthusiasts Nancy and Gary Harrington will lead two Pleasanton Public Art Walks, one in March and one in April. This is the 10th year the Harringtons will be leading the local art walks. These walks feature frequent stops at sculptures and murals around the city, allowing walkers to view the art pieces and hear their stories. The first art walk will be Saturday, March 14, and will include Peters Avenue, N. Neal Street, Main Street, and the Firehouse Art Center. The second walk will be Saturday, April 11, and will includes S. Neal Street, Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Main Street, Civic Park, First Street, Centennial Community Park (Senior Center), and the library. Walkers should meet at the parking lot near the Pleasanton City Offices, 200 Old Bernal Avenue, for both walks. The walks will begin at 9 a.m. For more information, call (925) 846-9757.

San Francisco Bay Area and three Saturdays of the through demonstrations and artist Gary Bergren will month, at the Bothwell Arts individual instruction. The teach a class in painting Center, 2466 Eighth St., instructor's work can be landscapes intermediate stu- Livermore. seen at www.westernpainter. Pleasanton Public Art Walks feature frequent stops at sculptures and murals dents from noon to 3 p.m., The classes will focus on com. For more information, around the city, allowing walkers to view the art pieces and hear their stories. the first and portraits from composition, color mixing, contact Bergren at garyber- photographs for beginners values, and representation [email protected]. Pacific Chamber Orchestra to Delve into Nuevo Tango

The Pacific Chamber Orchestra will be performing “The Passionate – Piazzolla’s Four Seasons” on March 21 and 22.

The Pacific Chamber for 7:30 p.m., Saturday, revolutionized traditional “The Four Seasons,” Pi- Conductor Lawrence ate – Piazzolla’s Four Sea- Orchestra will venture into March 21, at Campolindo tango, incorporating ele- azzolla wrote his “Four Kohl said four of the orches- sons” are available at www. the tango, as interpreted High School’s Performance ments of jazz and classical Seasons of Buenos Aires” tra’s virtuoso violinists each pacificchamberorchestra. by Argentinian composer Arts Center in Moraga, and music. A virtuoso on the to honor his beloved city. takes on a “season” as solo- org. Tickets for the Liver- Astor Piazzolla, with two at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 22, bandoneon, an essential in- Although the work took 10 ist for the performance. The more performance are also performances of his “Nuevo at the Bankhead Theatre in strument in most tangos, he years to complete, “Sum- four then join in Vivaldi’s available at the Bankhead tango.” Livermore. regularly performed his own mer,” the first movement “Concerto for Four Violins” Theater box office, 2400 Performances of “The Piazzolla was a com- compositions with a variety he composed, was written and Shostakovich’s “Two First St., or by calling (925) Passionate – Piazzolla’s poser, bandoneon player, of ensembles. in a single night as music pieces for String Octet.” 373-6800. Four Seasons” are scheduled and arranger. His works Inspired by Vivaldi’s for a film. Tickets for “The Passion- March 12 , 2020 • The Independent 5

Pleasanton Library Introduces Online Registration Climate Group to Learn About The Pleasanton Library library members were re- eCard registrants can dream is for every resident Project Drawdown is now offering online reg- quired to fill out a paper then visit the library to pick of Pleasanton who doesn’t Tony Green, a motivational speaker focusing on environmental istration to obtain a library registration, which was then up their library cards with yet have a library card to be issues, will discuss Project Drawdown at a meeting of Tri-Valley card. Known as “eCard,” a processed by library staff. full borrowing privileges to able to get one with the help Citizens’ Climate Education, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March new webpage streamlines the With eCard, registrations all the library’s materials. of eCard.” 24, at the Livermore Public Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. registration process for new take place entirely online, and “eCard is a technology The online registration Project Drawdown is a nonprofit organization formed by members and provides im- once registered, members re- we’ve wanted for a long form is available at: www. California environmentalist Paul Hawken in 2014 to research and mediate access to the library’s ceive instant, 30-day access to time,” said Tim Johnston, cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/ promote a path to “drawdown,” the point at which greenhouse digital content providers. the all of the library’s eBooks senior librarian for the Tech- depts/lib/account/library_ gases begin to decline. Hawken’s 2017 book, “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse In the past, prospective and streaming content. nical Services division. “Our card_registration.asp. Global Warming,” was based on the project’s work. Copies of “Drawdown” will be available for review at the meeting. Pleasanton Native Mark Anderson To Perform in Concert Pianist and Pleasanton Anderson says his mu- dom and while studying native Mark Anderson will sical education began in privately in London. perform on the Bankhead Pleasanton and Livermore Currently, Anderson is Theater’s new Steinway at age four with a record- assistant professor of piano grand piano on Saturday, er class taught by Renee and chamber music at the March 21. Smith, followed by piano University of British Co- As a youngster, Ander- lessons with Eugene Mas- lumbia in Vancouver. He son twice won the Liver- luk. However, he attributes is also the founder and more-Amador Symphony his most formative train- summer instructor at New Competition for Young ing to Aiko Onishi during World Music Academy in Musicians, and performed his undergraduate years at Pleasanton. in solo recitals, piano duos, San Jose State University. At the Bankhead, An- and chamber ensembles His musical career began derson will play sonatas throughout the Tri-Valley. as a graduate student on a by Mozart, Schubert, and Since then, he has won Fulbright scholarship at the Brahms, as well as a previ- many top piano competitions Royal Northern College of ously unpublished sonata and performed worldwide. Music in the United King- by the German-Dutch com- poser Julius Röntgen. Anderson, who has re- leased four CDs of Rönt- gen’s work, said he believes the composer has been un- fairly neglected. He has researched Röntgen’s scores at the Nederlands Muziek Instituut in The Hague, the Netherlands, where he discovered the unpublished sonata that he will perform at the Bankhead. “It is ex- citing and gratifying to be a catalyst of unknown but quality music that has fallen into obscurity,” he said. Regular ticket prices start at $32. Free youth tickets and reduced college rush tickets are also avail- able. Tickets are available at livermorearts.org or the Bankhead box office, 2400 Pianist and Pleasanton native Mark Anderson will First St., Livermore, or by perform on the Bankhead Theater’s new Steinway calling (925)373-6800. grand piano on Saturday, March 21. 6 The Independent • March 12, 2020 Community Life On Display at Annual Livermore Valley Barrel Tasting Museum on Main Set for March 21-22 Pleasanton’s Museum on 35mm and medium formats. Main will display the work of Many of the images featured local street photographer Tao in the exhibit were taken at Guan in an exhibit opening Pleasanton’s weekly farmer’s Wednesday, March 18. “The market, where Guan makes Pleasanton Ones,” named the human connections that after Guan’s 2018 self-pub- give his work warmth and lished photography collec- intimacy. tion, will feature more than Guan said he sees Pleas- 40 images of Pleasanton and anton as “a family that keeps its people, as well as other on loving and keeps on grow- examples of Guan’s photo- ing.” graphic work. The museum will host A self-taught photogra- an opening reception for pher, Guan has been captur- the public from 5-7 p.m., on ing moments in the life of the March 18. The exhibit will Pleasanton community since run through Sunday, May he moved to town in 2014. 3. The Museum on Main is He shoots with both color located at 603 Main Street in and black-and-white film in downtown Pleasanton.

More than 30 Livermore Valley wineries will be participating in the 12th annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, March 21-22. (Photo - Ron Essex Photography)

More than 30 Livermore raffle tickets to win a hand- the day of the event are Winery, Embodied Wines, Valley wineries will be par- painted barrel and a case of $55. Tickets are available Fenestra Winery, Garré ticipating in the 12th annual wine. at www.lvwine.org, or from Vineyards & Winery, Las Barrel Tasting Weekend, Garré Café will offer a participating Livermore Positas Vineyards, Leisure March 21-22. brunch at the Martinelli Valley winery. Street Winery, Longevity Participants will have Center, from 10 a.m. – 1 Participating wineries Wines, McGrail Vineyards, an opportunity to meet the p.m. include 3 Steves Winery, Mitchell Katz Winery, Mur- winemakers, sample wines Tickets purchased in ad- Arroyo Cellars, Bent Creek rieta's Well, Omega Road still in development, right vance are $45, and include Winery, Big White House Winery, Page Mill Winery, out of the barrel, and pur- entrance into participating Winery, Boa Ventura de Retzlaff Vineyards, Rios- chase future bottles of fin- wineries, breweries, and Caires Winery, Caddis Win- Lovell Estate Winery, Ro- ished wine. Along the way, distilleries; at least two tast- ery, Cedar Mountain Winery drigue Molyneaux Winery, they will be able to view ings of a barrel wine, spirit, & Port Works, Charles R The Singing Winemaker, wine barrels transformed or brew at each winery; Vineyards, Crooked Vine The Steven Kent Winery, “The Pleasanton Ones,” named after Tao Guan’s self- into works of art at vari- a Livermore Valley Wine Winery, Cuda Ridge Wine, Wente Vineyards, Wine- published photography collection, will feature more ous wineries for the annual Country commemorative Dante Robere Vineyards, maker's Studio and Wood than 40 images of Pleasanton and its people, as well Painted Barrel Trail, with glass; discounts and a pro- Darcie Kent Vineyards, Family Vineyards. as other examples of Guan’s photographic work at the an opportunity to purchase gram. Tickets purchased Ehrenberg Cellars, el Sol Museum on Main. (Photos - Tao Guan) March 12, 2020 • The Independent 7

LIVERMORE VALLEY OPERA Singer-Songwriter (Continued from first page) Joan Osborne Returns “In approximately two “the greatest comic opera hours you will experience ever written,” displays To the Bankhead much of what great opera “the inner workings of is capable: tragedy and a Mediterranean family Grammy-nominated Joan Wonder, Emmylou Har- comedy, beautiful music, as they fight over a dead Osborne returns to the Bank- ris, Luciano Pavarotti, and incredible theater, and a relative’s will, ultimately head Theater in Livermore The Chieftains. In 2003 she vivid display of human bonding over their love of for one performance on Sun- toured with the surviving emotions right before your money and hatred of Schic- day, March 29. The singer/ members of The Grateful eyes and ears,” said LVO chi, who proves far smarter songwriter will be joined Dead. artistic director Erie Mills than all of them.” by the American indie band In 2017, Osborne filled in explaining the pairing. Evening performances “The Weepies.” the Bankhead Theater with “Both operas are guaran- will be held at 7:30 p.m., Known for her gritty, her take on the songs of Bob teed to captivate in utterly on Saturday, March 14. blues-based sound and evoc- Dylan. different ways.” Matinee performances will ative songwriting, Osborne Performing along with “A Florentine Tragedy” be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, first attracted attention in Osborne will be “The Weep- is a story of “the power of March 15. There will be a the early 1990s among the ies,” whose original songs marriage and redemption pre-opera lecture one hour vibrant new acts in New have been featured in mov- which is, as we take into before each performance. York City. Her breakthrough ies, TV shows, commercials, consideration our modern Regular adult tickets are album, “Relish,” in 1995 and original education pro- sensibilities, perhaps, na- $42-$90; tickets for age included the chart-topping gramming for PBS Kids. ïve,” said stage director 20 and under are $20; 40 single, "One of Us.” Remaining tickets for the Layna Chianakas. “The and under $40. Tickets can A sought-after collabora- 7 p.m. performance start at dark, psychodrama nature be purchased through the tor and versatile performer, $35, $20 for military and of the piece lends itself to Bankhead box office, 2400 she has shared the stage students under 21. For tick- an interpretation that leans First St., Livermore or withy such legendary art- ets, go to www.lvpac.org, or toward female objectifica- (925) 373-6800, or through ists as Bob Dylan, Stevie call (925) 373-6800. tion and the egomaniacal the LVO website at www. nature of both male leads.” LVOpera.com. Opening Meanwhile, “Gianni Night Dinner tickets are Schicchi,” which Chi- $95 per person. anakas said is arguably

Joan Osborne returns to the Bankhead Theater in Livermore for one performance on March 29. 8 The Independent • March 12, 2020 ART & ENTERTAINMENT ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS becoming a member of the and adults. Projects include all ______Pleasanton Art League or for kinds of drawing, painting, print information regarding the Public making and sculpture. Contact Livermore Art Association Art Circuit, call John Triming- Peggy at 925.443.8755 or email Gallery, located in the Carnegie ham at 510.877.8154. [email protected]. Building, offers art classes, Figure Drawing Workshop, every unusual gifts, art exhibits and _MEETINGS/CLASSES______Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. information pertaining to the Artists bring their own materials art field, 2155 Third Street, and easels. Open to all artists. Livermore. The gallery has been Sign Up for Art Workshops Sign-ups are still available for Professional artist models open since 1974 and is run as (nude). No instructor. Students a co-op by local artists. Hours the Livermore Adult Education’s Art Workshop, a non-instruc- under 18 need written parental are Wed.-Sat. 11:30 to 4 pm permission to attend. Cost and Sunday 10 to 2:30 pm. For tional class where artists work at their own pace with the me- $20 per session. Bothwell Arts information call 925.449.9927. Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Members of the Pleasanton Art dium of their choice in a relaxed and supportive environment Coffee, tea and refreshments League Public Art Circuit are are available. Call or e-mail currently exhibiting art at five with other artists. The class is facilitated by Lorraine Wells and Barbara Stanton for more info: businesses in the area. Viewing 925.373.9638 or microan- locations are: The Stanford meets Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, now through March [email protected]. Health Care Dermatology Clinic, Preschool Art Classes, Thursday 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. Suite 17, at 1401 Almond Ave., in Livermore. For more informa- mornings 9:45–10:45. Children 111, Livermore; Pleasanton aged 3-5 are welcome to join. Chamber of Commerce at 777 tion, call (925) 606-4722, or go Jessica Fichot will play at the Bothwell Arts Center on March 27. to www.livermoreschools.org/ Classes cover drawing, paint- Peters Street, Pleasanton; Sall- ing, print-making, sculpture man, Yang, & Alameda CPA's at domain/1060. swing, and international folk, from 13th century England and and ceramics. For further _MUSIC/CONCERTS______7077 Koll Center Parkway, Suite Artists’ Studio has openings in into her own imagination. The Ireland, and early 20th century information, contact Thomasin 183, Pleasanton; The Bagel its 2018–2019 school year art performance at the Bothwell Appalachia. Livermore Civic Dewhurst at 925.216.7231 or Life in the Fast Lane brilliantly Street Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., classes. Artist Peggy Frank of- Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Street, Center Library, 1188 South [email protected] or re-creates the harmonic sounds Pleasanton; and The Bagel fers small group, individualized will begin at 8 p.m., with tickets Livermore Ave, Sunday, March visit childrensartclassesproj- of the legendary Eagles. This Street Café at 4101-A Dublin instruction in art to students priced at $20 each. For tickets, 29, at 2 p.m. For information, ects.blogspot.com. production is truly the most Blvd., Dublin. If interested in ages 7 through high school, call (925) 373-6800, or go to go to www.livermorelibrary.net Art Classes for children, teens authentic, spot on Eagles www.lvpac.org. or call (925) 373-5500. and adults, beginner to tribute yet. Fri., March 13 at 8 Vita Voci, an eight-person vocal Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live advanced. Drawing, painting, p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 ensemble,will performa a music every Sunday. 12:00 - printmaking, sculpture and First St., Livermore. Contact free concert accompanied by 4:30. 1356 S. Livermore Ave. ceramics taught by highly expe- www.livermorearts.org or fiddler Anne Bingham Goess retzlaffvineyards.com. rienced artist and art instructor, 925.373.6800. and clarinetist David Yaffe. Chris Bradley's Jazz Band Thomasin Dewhurst. “Celebrate the Night: Dreams, Vita Voci will perform music appears regularly at Old Mexico Weekday and weekend classes, the Moon and the Stars” will Home school classes, Special be presented at by The Valley classes during school breaks Concert Chorale on Sunday, offered. 925.216.7231 or email March 15 at 3 p.m. at Our [email protected] Savior Lutheran Church, 1385 for further info. S. Livermore Ave., in Livermore. Piano and Keyboard Tickets are $25 in advance Lessons, for children to adult. and $30 at the door. High Beginner to early intermedi- school and college students ate level. Half-hour private are just $10 with valid student classes or small group classes ID. Children are free. Advance offered. Twice-yearly recit- tickets are available at www. als. 925.216.7231 or email valleyconcertchorale.org, or by [email protected] for calling (925) 866-4003. further info. Jessica Fichot will perform on Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the Friday, March 27 ath the Both- last Saturday of each month well Arts Center. Drawing from from noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s her multi-ethnic upbringing, Music Studio located at 1756 her music fuses styles and lan- Vita Voci will perform music from 13th century First Street, Livermore. guages, moving from the French England and Ireland, and early 20th century chanson tradition, through Appalachia at the Livermore Civic Center Library, "Frida: Viva la Vida”, March 24 as part of the Great Art gypsy jazz, retro Chinese on Screen series at the Bankhead Theater March 29, at 2 p.m. March 12, 2020 • The Independent 9

Bar & Grill in Livermore on Por- “Cinderella - Gone to the perform at the Bankhead Theater check-in. www.museumonmain.org. can AutoCross Shootout. Advance tola Avenue – the 2nd Tuesday Dogs!” will be presented at 2 in Livermore at 8 p.m., Friday, Wine Fundraiser for the Seva Mummenschanz brings its newest general admission tickets can each month from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 22, at the March 20. Tickets are $20-$65 Foundation, which helps pay show to Livermore on March be purchased for $20 at www. p.m. Dance floor, full bar, Douglas Morrisson Theatre in for adults, $20 for military and for sight-restoring surgery and 19. “You & Me” brings to life the good-guys.com. small cover. Hayward; 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., students under 21. To purchase better eyecare programs in poor large-scale masks for which Livermore Valley Uncorked. tickets, call (925) 373-6800, or countries. Single professionals Mummenschanz is known, as The 11th annual Livermore go to www.lvpac.org. are invited to the Pat Paulsen well as revives a historic tradition Valley Uncorked on Thursday, Stand-up comic Jackie Kashian Vineyards, 5143 Tesla Rd. in of acrobatics and some classic April 16, will offer winetasting, will perform at the Bothwell Arts Livermore, from 4-6 p.m., on sketches that have stood the test hors d’oeuvres, and a chance Center in Livermore at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 15. Cost is $10 of time.The family-friendly perfor- to meet local winemakers and on Saturday, March 21. Kashian at the door and includes three mance begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost growers, all while helping the is now in the 13th year of her wine tastings, sponsored by the is $20-$75 for adults; $20 for Tri-Valley Conservancy save producing her podcast, “The Society of Single Professionals. military and students under 21. more land. Casa Real at Ruby Dork Forest,” where she talks The Valley Humane Society’s For tickets, call (925) 373-6800 Hill in Pleasanton. General with people about what they love Tails at Twilight Gala which will or go to www.lvpac.org. admission tickets are $75, to do, think about and collect. raise funds for animal rescue, "Frida: Viva la Vida”will be shown with proceeds benefitting the Tickets are $35 and are avail- education, and community ser- on March 24 as part of the Tri-Valley Conservancy’s land able by going to www.lvpac.org vice efforts, will be held at Casa Great Art on Screen series at programs. To purchase tickets, or calling 925-373-6800. Real at Ruby Hill Winery, 410 the Bankhead Theater.Tickets or for more information, go to Vineyard Ave.,Pleasanton, March for Classic Film Musicals and TriValleyConservancy.org or call _MISCELLANEOUS______6. A champagne reception, hors Family Films are $5. Tickets for (925) 449-8706. d’oeuvres, and a no-host bar will National Theater Live and Great A Writers Meetup for Adults St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl. begin at 6 p.m. Dinner, dancing Art on Screen are $20, with $10 meets the first Tuesday of Cinderella – Gone to the Dogs! will play March 22, 29 The Pleasanton Downtown As- and live and silent auctions. tickets for students up to age 21. every month at the Livermore and April 5. (Photo - EBCT) sociation will sponsor its annual Tickets are $150 per person and Popcorn, movie treats and bever- Civic Center Library, 1188 S. St. Patrick's Day Brew Crawl, are available at valleyhumane. ages are available in concessions Livermore Ave. Leran more with craft beer and snacks org. Call (925) 426-8656. for all films. at Livermorelibrary.net or call on Sunday, March 29, at the _ON______THE STAGE available at 25 locations, from Celebration of Uyghur Culture The Goodguys 38th All American 925.373.5500. Del Valle Theatre in Walnut 5-8 p.m., on Saturday, March at the Museum on Main in Get-Together, a two-day hot- Hagemann Ranch Open House, The Tap Pack will deliver cool Creek; and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., 14. Tickets are $45 through Pleasanton. Events will include: rodding festival at the Alameda Tours of the 140+ year old classics with a fresh twist Sunday, April 5, at the Fire- March 13 and are available Uygur Nowruz Family Day on County Fairgrounds featuring ranch and free, family friendly at the Bankhead Theater in house Performing Arts Center online at https://pleasanton- March 21. A discussion with more than 3,000 hot rods and seasonal activities. The last downtown Livermore on Friday, in Pleasanton. Theatergoers downtownassociation.instagift. Uyghur scholar Erkin Sidick on custom cars on March 28-29. Sunday of each month, 1-4 March 27. Inspired by the who come in costume will have com/pleasanton-downtown-st- April 25. The Museum on Main The festival will include vendors, p.m. Go to www.livermorehisto- original “Rat Pack”, the five- an opportunity to have their patricks-day. Tickets the day of is located at 603 Main Street in auto parts swap meet, live music ry.com for the monthly program. member The Tap Pack combine pictures taken on stage with the the event, if available, will be historic downtown Pleasanton. and stage shows, competitions, 455 Olivina Ave., Livermore. high-energy tap dancing, cast after the performances. $50, and must be purchased at For more information, go to how-to seminars, and the Ameri- smooth vocals, a live jazz band, Tickets are $12-22, available at and on-stage banter. Tickets www.ebctOnline.org. for the 8 p.m. performance are $20-$75 for adults, $20 for _COMEDY______military and students under 21. Call (925) 373-6800 or go to Real Irish Comedy Fest comes to www.lvpac.org. the Firehouse Arts Center stage “Stage Door,” will be presented on Saturday, March 14, with a by Las Positas College Depart- "blast of blarney." The two-hour ment of Theater Arts, Friday to PG performance will start at 7 Sunday, March 13-15. Friday p.m. Reserved seat tickets are and Saturday performances at $20-$30. For more informa- the Mertes Center for the Arts, tion, go to www.firehousearts. Main Stage Theater, at Las org or call (925) 931-4848. The Positas College, will begin at Firehouse Arts Center is at 4444 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees will Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 “Laughing for All the Wrong for students/staff; $15 for se- Reasons” will be performed niors and military veterans; and by the Second City group at the $20 for the general public. For Bankhead Theater on March 20. tickets, go to http://siteline2. Second City's legendary comic vendini.com/site/laspositascol- style combines sketches, songs lege.edu/. and improvisation. The group will The Tap Pack will deliver cool classics with a fresh twist at the Bankhead Theate on March 27. 10 The Independent • March 12, 2020 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices in Bulletin and community service activities. For more month. Mar 14: Sheet Mulching; Apr 11: Native up/change. There are a variety of distances pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions (except postal holidays). See clutterless. Board, send information to PO Box 1198, information, contact Miranda Munro at delarroyo- Plants and Bees; May 9: Succulents; Jun 13: starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 miles. Club is a non-profit organization that seeks org (national) ClutterlessEastBay.org. Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin Board [email protected]. Compost Basics; July 11: Weeds IPM; Aug 8: Low The most popular is the 3.5 mile course (that to identify needs within the community and or email information to editmail@compuserve. The Mount Diablo Rose Society meets on Allergy Gardening; Sept 12: Soil Biology; Oct 10: does have two water fountains along its Questers is an international organi- work together to fulfill those needs. For more zation of lovers of antiques, collectibles, com. Include name of organization, meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September Evolution of a Garden; Nov 9: Beekeeping tips. route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces are information or to get involved visit pleasan- date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone through June at 7:30 pm in the Community National Alliance on Mental Illness welcome. More information located on Sunrise's tonlionsclub.org. All are welcome. and history who encourage preservation number and contact person should also be Room of the Dublin Public Library at 200 Civic (NAMI) Tri-Valley's Connections Support Group, Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/ Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope and restoration of historical landmarks. included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Plaza in Dublin. For more information, visit our meets every Wednesday, from 7:15pm - 8:45pm events/237597100263100/. and strength for families and friends of Members learn about antiques, share website at www.mtdiablorosesociety.org or email at St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard The City of Pleasanton Library’s Literacy Quilter to Display Artistic Work. Art quilter [email protected] . Rd., Pleasanton. This group provides support Program is searching for patient, caring volun- problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, and view members' collections, visit Fern Royce will be the guest speaker at the Political Issues Book Club meets and education for anyone experiencing a mental teer tutors to help adults practice and improve 925.277.7661, [email protected]. historic sites, museums and antiques Saturday, March 14, meeting of the Amador the 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads illness. For further information, visit www.nami- their English reading, writing, and conversation Recovery International (RI) is a free shops and help non-profit organizations Valley Quilters. Her lecture and trunk show will books about issues and trends that are trivalley.org or contact Kendall @ 925.872.0170. skills. Volunteers will work one-on-one with weekly self-help group, led by a trained, with restoration and preservation work. feature quilts based on free-form construction driving current affairs, both national and Daughters of the American Revolution students, lead small group conversation practice, peer volunteer leader, for people who want Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly to reduce their stress. Anyone 18 or older is with simple shapes that showcase fabric colors. international Topics that have been covered in (DAR), DAR was founded in 1890 to promote conduct citizenship test preparation, or lead from September to May. If interested The group will meet be at 1:30 p.m., at Phoebe clude politics, governance, economics, military historic preservation, education and patriotism. book clubs. No advance preparation is needed. welcome; just drop in. Meetings every Sunday Hearst Elementary School, 5301 Case Ave., affairs, history, sociology, science, the climate, Its members are descended from the patriots Find more information contact the Adult Literacy 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Arbor Vista library room, call President Rickie at 925.292.8123 or Pleasanton. and religion. Contact Rich at 925.872.7923. who won American independence during the team [email protected], or 1300 South Livermore Avenue. Call Barbara, e-mail [email protected]. The Livermore Knights of Columbus will Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Revolutionary War. DAR is one of the world's 925.931.3405. 916.335.8836 or Dave, 415.948.9462. Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy host Fish Taco Fridays in the Parish Hall at (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for largest and most active service organizations. Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars Ethos, free and confidential services Club. Feed your wonder about the Night St. Michael Catholic Church, from 5-7 p.m., anyone suffering from food obsession, overeat- DAR members are committed to volunteer service (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans related to pregnancy include guidance and Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on on March 20 and 27. The Knights, a Catholic ing, under-eating or bulimia. No dues, fees, or having served more than 12.5 million hours in from foreign conflicts who are interested in referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. 1010 fraternal organization, kicked off the Lenten weigh-ins. Join us on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Multi communities throughout the world during the staying engaged with other Veterans and their the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Livermore. Call meeting. Unitarian Universalist Church, season Feb. 26, serving potato soup to more Service Center, 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore. past three years. For more information, please families. The VFW is one of the strongest Veter- 925.449.5887 for an appointment.. than 150 people who were abstaining from meat. visit josemaria.californiadar.org/ or contact Deb Visit www.foodaddicts.org. - ans organizations in America but is in serious Meals on Wheels Volunteers are needed 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors They also collected canned goods for the benefit ClutterLess (CL) Self-Help Group meets bie Janes at [email protected]. decline because of lack of membership. Meetings to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 of the St. Vincent de Paul pantry. Two days later, every Monday (excluding post office holidays) DAR Jose Maria Amador, Pleasanton on the first and third Mondays of each month p.m. For more info visit us at www.trival- the Knights hosted the first of three Fish Taco at 7 p.m. at The Parkview, 100 Valley Ave. Chapter. The local Jose Maria Amador chapter with a light dinner social at 6:00pm followed by in Livermore or Pleasanton one day per week, Fridays, which also included grilled cheese, side (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, in meets on the second Saturday of the month from a business meeting at 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 p.m. For leystargazers.org. dishes and desserts. Cost for Fish Taco Friday is Pleasanton. September to May, with a short business meeting Memorial Hall, 522 So. L. St. (corner of So. L & more information, please call 925.483.1989. Ravenswood Historical Site, $8 for adults, $4 for children. Proceeds will go to LifeRing is a secular recovery group, an and a program. 5th Street-enter on 5th St.). For more information Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents St. Michael and religious vocations. alternative to the 12-step program that accepts DAR Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter. contact Commander Hank Jean: 480.585.8970 or interested individuals to attend its morning in 1890s costumes give free guided Tri-Valley PFLAG. The Tri-Valley Chapter all people with drug and alcohol issues. We meet Meets September through May on the first Sat- Service Officer Ron Gillette: 925.443.4444. meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at tours beginning at noon, on the second of PFLAG, serving Dublin, Pleasanton and in a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere to create urday of each month. For additional information, Tri-Valley Haven Individual Counseling & 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las Livermore, meets from 7-8:30 p.m., the second a sobriety program that works for YOU. Meetings visit http://jhl.californiadar.org. Group Therapy Openings. Tri-Valley Haven, a Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, and fourth Sundays of the month. Each Wednesday of every month in the Amador Valley are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group, non-profit agency provides free, professional Livermore. For more information, go to www. tour includes the 1885 Cottage and the High School library. PFLAG provides support for noon to 1 p.m. at St. Bartholomew's Church, 678 those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis individual and group therapy for survivors of livermorevalleyrotary.org, or Jill Duerig at 1891 Main House, and the beautifully people who identify as LGBTQ and their families. Enos Way, Livermore. Contact is Steve Bowman, plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton domestic violence, sexual assault, and poverty. 510.378.7243 or [email protected]. landscaped grounds. For information The next meeting will be April 8. 925.207.2430. Senior Center on the second Saturday of every For more information on Tri-Valley Haven’s Sup- Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and on the Ravenswood Progress League Help with Grief - Anyone struggling with Tri-Valley Fly Fishers (TVFF) invites month from 10am - noon. Hear speakers on port Groups and Individual Counseling, please experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Program, the death of a loved one is invited to begin their everyone, at no charge, to the regular monthly a variety of related topics and share chal- call 925. 449.5845. Israeli and other world dances, easy line and healing journey at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic meetings featuring guest speakers who share lenges, solutions, and triumphs! Contact mary. Docents for the Livermore History-Mobile. please call the Docent Coordinator at Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Sessions will be their knowledge of the sport. Meetings are held [email protected] or 925.462.5081 for Volunteers interested in Livermore history and/ circle dances, no partners required, casual 925.443.0238. held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12 and 26. at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, more information. No cost. or like working with children (mostly 3rd graders) dress. $3 per session (first time free). Tues- Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a days 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Cen- All are welcome regardless of religious affiliation. September through June, at the Livermore- Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located are needed. Mission is to teach children the social group of retired men who join Call Eleanor at 846 -8708 for more information. Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans history of Livermore and instill in them a sense of ter (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Assistance League of Amador Valley Rd., Livermore. to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each pride in the city. There will be training. Time com- Information: George Pavel 925.447.8020 or together to better enjoy their leisure time. invites all visitors to join this dedicated group Livermore Valley Coin Club, Meetings month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for mitment could be as little as a few days a year. george.pa [email protected]. Activities include golf, bridge, photogra- of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in held 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you enjoy coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All There are usually have 3 docents at each school. Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 phy, travel, fishing, biking, wine tasting, the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular collecting coins or other numismania this is the veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You If interested, call Nancy Mulligan, 925.443.3076 p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch meetings are held on the third Thursday of the place for you. The meetings incorporate shared qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet or email [email protected]. All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley numismatic knowledge, various club raffles, a other veterans and you will hear and see nothing Sing for Fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or spe- Livermore, and San Ramon. The group Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our Coin of the Month and a club coin auction. For has chan. We guarantee you will enjoy being familiar tunes with other folks along with piano cial attire needed. For more information call meets for lunch on the first Thursday of website, www.assistanceleague.org/amador- information contact: Gary Antone 925.373.6758. around veterans. Visit our post at americanle- accompaniment. The words of the songs will Margaret 925.447.6980 or mmiller1435@ valley, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Valley Children's Museum, a community [email protected]. be provided. No musical experience needed. gmail.com. each month at the San Ramon Golf Club, yahoo.com, or call 925.461.6401. based, non profit, children's museum for children Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, Most Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 at the Robert Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Please Grief Support Group for Teens. Hope 3 to 10 years old, offering fun and educa- that's your business. If you want to stop, we can Livermore Community Center. Small fee. open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 read more about the Tri-Valley SIR at Hospice offers grief support groups for children tional STEAM based play activities. Located in help. Call AA: 925.829.0666. Counter Point (Addiction Family Support Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed www.trivalleysir.org and the Statewide and teens at no cost to residents in the Tri-Valley. Emerald Glen Park, Dublin, off Gleason Dr. Open Native Daughters of the Golden West, Group), a free faith based, Christ centered (Al Groups meet at the Dublin office during the Thursdays 4 to 8 pm during Dublin Farmer's (California born Women) is a fraternal and Anon based) program designed to help individu- Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East SIR at www.sirinc.org. For information school year on the first and third Thursdays, 6 to Market & third Saturday of the month. Volunteer patriotic organization founded on the principles of als with family members who suffer from alco- Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 a.m. to 5 or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, 7:30 p.m. The sessions run through May 21. Call opportunities for teens and seniors. For more info : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Veneration holism and drug addiction. Tuesday evenings at p.m. M-F, 8–2:30 p.m. Sat, closed Sundays 925.967.8177. 829-8770 or email griefsupport@hopehospice. visit http://www.valleychildrensmuseum.org or of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of God., 7:00 pm at the St. Michael Convent building, first & holidays. American Legion Post 47 in Italian Catholic Federation, meets com. A parent or caregiver must remain on-site contact Linda Spencer, 925.683.4741 or linda@ Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet first floor (375 Maple Street, Livermore). For further Livermore is looking for veterans in the while the youth is attending group. Group meets valleychildrensmuseum.org. Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Hall, information contact Rachel at 510.501.1411. 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth at the Hope office: 6377 Clark Ave., Dublin. The Livermore Lions Club meets for dinner 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance from Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Livermore area who are interested in program is free but donations are accepted. every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buchberger, together for events like board games, movies Pleasanton. Anyone who loves all things Ital- performing community service for young Genealogy Help at the Pleasanton Library. at Emil Villa's Restaurant, 3064 Pacific Ave. in 925.698.4345, NDGW.org. and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday ian is invited to meet to celebrate the Italian people and promoting veterans affairs. To get help finding your roots, send an email Livermore. Lions are the world's largest service Scottish Country Dancing in Livermore. at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule heritage with monthly dinner meetings and Interested veterans will meet with other [email protected] for an appointment. organization. Livermore Lions support the needs Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful strath- of upcoming events can be found on Facebook holding charitable events. The group supports like-minded veterans for camaraderie Volunteer docents from Livermore-Amador within the community and state, the nation speys that are the traditional social dance of at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Children's Hospital research, college scholar- and support of veterans' causes. The Genealogical Society will provide assistance in and the world. Funds provided to support the Scotland. Make new friends and have fun while Melody Evenson at 925.209.1214 for more ships and other charities. For information, your genealogical research at Pleasanton Library, homeless, the fire victims, and the hurricane and you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 to 10:00 information. Livermore American Legion Post 47 400 Old Bernal Ave. earthquakes victims. Charities include: Canine pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Golden Circle Seniors, meetings Mondays contact Judy Wellbeloved, president, meets the second and fourth Monday of Pleasanton Sole Mates meets at 8:45 a.m. Companions, Blind Centers, and the Ear of the Street, Livermore. No prior dance experience or at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Robert 925.462.2487. each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans on Wednesdays at the Pleasanton Senior Center, Lion. Check out our website (livermorelionsclub) partner required. We welcome new dancers at Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave. ClutterLess Self Help Support Memorial Building, 522 South L Street, 5353 Sunol Blvd., for a 2.5 to 3 mile walk at a for up-coming projects and events. All are any time. Call Margaret Ward at 925.449.5932 Sewing, knitting and crocheting all year, sav- Group (CL) is a non profit,peer based, moderate pace. welcome. or Sheena MacQueen at 925.784.3662 for more Livermore. Enter the building from the ing items for the annual bazaar in November. all volunteer, self help in-person support ramp on the 5th Street side. For more Del Arroyo 4-H Club meets once a month Master Gardeners Talks, Demonstration information. Ninety-five present of the proceeds are at 6 p.m., usually on the third Wednesday, at Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore. Trained Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise group for people with difficulty discarding information go to www.calegion.org/ donated to local charities. unwanted possessions. Meetings at Arroyo Seco Elementary School, 5280 Irene Way, Master Gardeners are on site at to answer Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain Pleasanton Lions Club, meets every 2nd or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion. Livermore. All member families and potential question and give tours of the garden 9:30am- or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sunrise and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m at Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, (main [email protected] or 925. 443.2330 or member families are welcome. 4-H is a national 11:30am on the second Saturday of the month; Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Livermore. Inklings Coffee Shop, 530 Main Street, Pleas- entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, Roy Warner at 925.449.6048. program which encourages members to learn talks on seasonally appropriate topics. All Talks The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but come Pleasanton, every Monday 7- 8:30 p.m. by doing, offering a variety of projects, events, are 10 -11 am on the second Saturday of the hang with us around 6PM to socialize/warm- anton. Check website for meeting updates Eric's Corner is a free support March 12, 2020 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD group for people who are dealing with support or comfort is needed. The group Sunday Service 10:30am. Church of also meet on Sundays, and during the Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away a diagnosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is also sends care packages to deployed the open mind, loving heart and helping week at various times/locations. Trinity cedargrove.org or call 925.447.2351. clothing and other items every Monday invited to attend these meetings. Meet- troops. For more information, contact hands. All are welcome. Childcare, Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 10-12. Donations are also accepted ings are held at 5725 W. Las Positas [email protected]. and religious education for children as on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. on Mondays between 10-12. 4481 E. Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We meet Livermore Military Families, a well as adults are offered. For more from 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Avenue, Livermore. from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday support group for families in Livermore information, visit www.uucil.org or call from 3:30-5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or Resnick. Christ Church (a nondenominational of each month. For more information who have a loved one serving in the 925.447.8747. 925.447.1848. Well Community Outreach Center evangelical church formerly meeting please visit us at ericscorner.org. Military, is intended to be a safe place Congregation Beth Emek, Center St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- Ministry provides meats, canned and in Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Operation: SAM “Supporting for family members to come and share for Jewish Learning, Prayer and Commu- tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence All Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit their experiences and concerns with nity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, following the John Main tradition, every Those with an immediate need or who Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 military support organization based in others who understand what they are Pleasanton. Information: 925.931.1055. Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, would like to donate nonperishable food a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages Livermore. S.A.M. has been in operation going through. Meetings on the 3rd Rabbi Dr. Laurence Milder, www. contact Claire La Scola at 925.447.9800. items, call the office at 925.479.1414 at 11:00 a.m. visit: www.christchurch- since January 2004. It is dedicated Thursday of each month at the Livermore bethemek.org. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., trivalley.org or call 925.846.0665. to the continued morale support of Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick GraceWay Church worships at 10 deployed troops. For information or L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For with the Congress of Secular Jewish Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go up by appointment only. The Outreach a.m. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in donations, visit www.operationsam.org, more information, call Tami Jenkins, Organizations (csjo.org). Information, to www.stinnocent.net or contact Father Center will be open every 4th Saturday Pleasanton. Services include band-led email [email protected] . 925.784.5014 or email livermoremili- Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Augustine Lewton at 925.400.8119 or to distribute bags from Fresh and Easy worship music, Bible-based messages Pleasanton Newcomers Club, taryfamilies@yahoo. Jews, 925.485.1049 or EastBaySecu- [email protected] Market and Sprouts on a first come first and Sunday School for pre-schoolers open to new and established residents larJews.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 serve basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 and elementary through high school of the Tri-Valley. Activities include a RELIGION First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. students. Infant care is provided. www. coffee the first Wednesday of the month, Moms Who Meditate, a new Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sun- on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Lynnewood United Methodist gracewaylife.org or 925.846.4436. a luncheon on the second Wednesday of meditation group, will meet for the first day. Sunday School for students (ages Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Church offers a friendly congregation Grace Missionary Baptist Church, the month, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/ time from 8:15-9 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come where all are welcome. Their winter meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. hiking groups, family activities, and in the Fireside Room at Asbury United The church and reading room are located and worship with us and to enjoy our schedule has begun, with Sunday ser- 925.667.1610. www.gracembc.com. monthly adult socials. Information, call Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave, Liver- at Third and N Streets. The Reading hospitality. For more information call the vices held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Childcare Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Wor- 925.215.8405 or visit www.Pleasanton- more. Sessions will run for six weeks as Room, which is open to the public, church office 925.462.4802. is provided. Lynnewood is located in ship, 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Newcomers.com. an introduction to Christian Meditation. features books, CDs and magazines for St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Pleasanton at 4444 Black Ave. Visit www. Bible teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. Community Resources for All mothers are welcome. To sign up, sale. 925.447.2946. Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) lynnewood.org or call 925.846.0221. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, Independent Living (CRIL) offers send an email to jackieb@asburylive. Sunset Community Church, 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. The Church of Jesus Christ of 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor services to help people with disabilities org or call (925) 447-1950. 2200 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, Latter-Day Saints – Livermore Stake: Curtis Lillie, 925.449.5256. Community and supports them to live independently St. Michael Catholic Church worship service at 9:30 am. Spanish pastor and priest, 10:00 am Eucharist Sunday services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at and participate in their community. Alpha dinners provide a free meal, service starts at 9:30 am. Nursery and with music, childcare and Godly Play Sycamore Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill 9:30 a.m.. Worship Service, Sundays at CRIL has offices in Hayward, Fremont an opportunity to meet new friends, children's church provided. Wednesday children education. Springs Ward 10:30 am. 950 Mocho 10:45 a.m. and Livermore, providing information and great conversation. Mondays at night program for all ages at 7 p.m. For Little Brown Church, United Church St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Gateway Church, 811 Marylin and referrals, community education at 6:30 p.m. St. Michael Parish Hall, 326 information, call 925.447.6282 or visit of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch Avenue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday senior centers, and affordable housing Maple St., Livermore. Register at www. www.sunsetcc.org. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament School, 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more complexes to residents of Southern stmichaellivermore.com/alpha. For more Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org or meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, information visit gatewaylivermore.org or Alameda County. The Tri-Valley office is information, call (925) 447-1585 day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., 925.862.2580. Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward call Larry Trummel at 925.449.1444. located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Liver- Asbury United Methodist Church, Livermore. Information at 925.447.8840. Pathway Community Church, 1055 12:30. Grace Missionary Baptist Church more 94550. Phone: 925.371.1531, fax: 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Recon- Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- The Church of Jesus Christ of in Livermore invites members of the 925.373.5034, e-mail: abril.tamayo@ ciling Church, where all are welcomed. 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: community to Wednesday evening study, cril-online.org. All services are free. Sunday Worship time is at 10 a.m. 9 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. adult Bible Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Children’s and youth groups meet during study/Sunday school. For information, based practical messages, nondenomi- Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 subject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Support Group meets every fourth Tues- worship services and Sunday evening call 925.447.1246. national. All are welcome. www.pathway- p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton Work.” The church address is 1759 day of the month at 10 a.m. in the third Middle and High School Youth Groups. Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday communitychurch.org 925.322.1222. 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday floor movie room at Heritage Estates Caregivers Support Group meets the Services at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m., www. Retirement Community. 900 E. Stanley third Saturday of each month from 10:30 10:00am. www.calvarylivermore.org or 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday wor- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa gracembc.com. Blvd., Livermore. All are welcome. a.m. to noon in the Fireside Room. Men's 925.447.4357. ship at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell DBE Daughters of the British Bible Study meets Thursday mornings at Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more 8203 Village Parkway. Drive, Livermore. 925.455.4250. Sunday Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of 7:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room. For more cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: information, visit www.goodshepherd- John Knox Presbyterian Church, Service: 9:45 a.m.; children’s programs: Britain Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets information about other events visit our Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship livermore.org or call 950.371.6200. 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday 9:45 a.m.; Spanish service at 1:00 p.m.; at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of website at www.asburylive.org or call service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Bethel Family Christian Center, worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Jr. & Sr. High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 every month at Castlewood Country 925-447-1950. Asbury UMC can also 925.447.3428. 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are school for ages 3-18 during worship. p.m. For more information or weekday Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and is be found on Facebook at “Asbury UMC Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Adult education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Bible study and Prayer group schedules, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made Livermore.” All are welcome. 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 go to www.celebrationcc.org. up of women of British or British Com- First Presbyterian Church, 2020 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- p.m. High school youth group Sundays B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- monwealth heritage and ancestry with a Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. focus on charity and fellowship. Contact Contemplative Service in the Chapel livermoresda.org. All are welcome. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to 925.828.1846. at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. Edith Caponigro at 925.998.3500 or and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Kid’s Church following worship, nursery St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. Jenny Whitehouse at 925.621.8946 for the Sanctuary and children’s program Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to tors St., Livermore. Sunday School (all Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and additional information. For more information: www.fpcl.us or school for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 ages) – 8:30 a.m. Communion – 9:30 English. Families are welcome. Blessing Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), 925.447.2078. at 10:35 a.m., Nursery, Children’s p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining a.m., 925.906.9561, stfrancisanglican. of bread and wine (or grape juice) follows Information on programs and member- Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Church (ages 3-12) at 11:15 a.m., hall; 925.449.4848. church. each service and all are invited to Oneg, ships, training philosophies and sched- Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday Wednesday Women’s Bible Study will Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Center for Spiritual Living Liver- a fellowship meal. ules, and all things TVTC, an all inclusive worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. more Valley - A Lighthouse to the world. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews - triathlon/marathon/endurance training for all ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes every other month. Call for date and 925.227.1301. www.thecrossing.org. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. Youth and Jewish Culture School The school-wide program. www.trivalleytriclub.com. during adult worship service. AWANA time and other church programs at Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets teen programs offered as well. All are curriculum for the 2019-2020 (Jewish Pleasanton Military Families is a children's program Wednesdays at 925.846.8650. at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront welcome. Parish Hall, 678 Enos Way, year 5780) will be “Jewish Ideas.” It will Tri-Valley support group for those who 6 p.m. 925.449.4403 or www.Tri- Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925- Livermore. For more information contact cover topics like Jewish views of Justice, have loved ones in the military. PMF ValleyBibleChurch.com. Livermore. New Sunday Worship Ser- 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. [email protected] or visit us at Learning, Family, Being a Mensch, Israel members are available to meet with Unitarian Universalist Church, vices & Children’s Ministry times now at Cedar Grove Community Church, http://csllvlighthouse.org. or Diaspora and the Jewish Community. military families or friends whenever 1893 North Vasco Road, Livermore. 9 a.m & 10:30 a.m. Small Groups 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Contact [email protected], or call 510.384.8756 with any questions. 12 The Independent • March 12, 2020

Garden Club to Hold Stoneridge Shopping Center Offering Prom Dresses for Teens in Need 34th Annual Plant Sale The Stoneridge Shopping Center and Prom Dress Pop Up, a local nonprofit organization, are The Livermore Amador for local soils and climate. the organic garden at Camp offering teens in need an opportunity to choose a dress for an upcoming prom or dance, along Valley Garden Club will Shoppers can expect to find Arroyo, and Seed Share, one with shoes and other accessories, all for free. hold its 34th annual plant eatables, perennials, annu- of the club’s newest projects, “For many teens, shopping for a school dance is a rite of passage. We’re excited to help give sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., als, succulents, native and which provides free packets of teens that may not get to go to the mall a real shopping experience,” said Michele Osgood, the shopping center’s director of marketing. Saturday, April 4, in the miscellaneous plants. seeds to patrons of the Liver- Stoneridge Shopping Center and Prom Dress Pop Up have collected more than 200 dresses. parking lot at Amador Val- The annual plant sale sup- more and Pleasanton libraries. Dresses, shoes and accessories are still being collected and can be dropped off at Simon Guest ley High School, 1155 Santa ports the club’s community The plant sale also assures that Services at the shopping center. Rita Road, Pleasanton. service projects, such as the the club has the resources it Teens who sign up will be able to try on and choose a dress for free at the shopping center The sale includes mem- 90-year-old Hansen Park needs to host speakers for the from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on March 14, 15, 21 or 22. Teens interested in scheduling an appointment ber-grown plants appropriate Rose Garden in Livermore, group’s monthly meetings. should send an email to [email protected] or go to www.signupgenius.com/ go/4090f4baaab229-prom2. The local Prom Dress Pop Up nonprofit was started by Carly Glasson, a graduate of San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, California, and the 2019 recipient of the Simon Youth Foundation scholarship, awarded to students within 50 miles of a Simon property. Her commitment to the community inspired the Simon-owned Stoneridge Shopping Center to get involved.

Local Dancers Impress Judges At Regional Competition

Xtreme Force Dance is a Livermore-based dance school.

Dancers from the Xtreme weekend. Jorden Kruzner, Reese Lun- Force Dance Co. compet- Xtreme Force Dance is din, Avery Hatfiled, Alexa ed in the Imagine National a Livermore-based dance Firestone, Anthea Blais, Sarah Dance Challenge regional school. The dancers are ages Bodan and Ariana McFarlane competition in San Jose Feb. 14-18 and reside in Livermore – was also judged best group The Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club's annual plant sale supports community 28 – March 1, and received and Pleasanton. dance technique. The dancers service projects such as the 90-year-old Hansen Park Rose Garden in Livermore, the highest cumulative score One Xtreme team – Ally train in ballet, contemporary among all groups for the Weisbrod, Capri Carpenter, dance, and acrobatics. the organic garden at Camp Arroyo, and Seed Share.