Cunningham Surprise Resignation Could Bring 3Rd DUSD Election by Ron Mcnicoll Dublin Unified School Dis- Boozer

Thursday, MARCH 7, 2019 VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 10 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVINg DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEaSaNtON, SUNOL Cunningham Surprise Resignation Could Bring 3rd DUSD Election By Ron McNicoll Dublin Unified School Dis- Boozer. district effort for the past 10 years, own interests, and not the whole trict Board Vice-president Dan Cunningham explained later to which has resulted in many educa- district’s. Cunningham surprised nearly The Independent that his business tional quality improvements and Cunningham was the subject of See Inside Section A everyone with his resignation has been suffering because of all new facilities. He singled out the a districtwide recall petition, but announcement, which became ef- of the time he has been devoting physical and program improve- not enough valid signatures were Section A is filled with fective March 1. to board duties. He performs small ments at Dublin High School, found to recall him. information about arts, people, At the board’s Feb. 26 meeting, business tax work and accounting, which he said has become one The petitioners filed a lawsuit entertainment and special events. Cunningham made his decision and also taxes for individuals. of the best in the Tri-Valley and against the Registrar of Voters Of- There are education stories, a public at a point on the agenda that School board issues also have the state. fice, claiming that the Registrar did variety of features, and the arts only listed “Dan Cunningham.” taken time away from his family. Cunningham also explained not do his job properly, because he and entertainment and At the meeting, Cunningham In his resignation letter, Cun- that in the past few years, “politics did not allow petitioners to access bulletin board. read aloud his resignation letter ningham stated that he was glad in Dublin has become bitter and documents related to the petition addressed to Superintendent Leslie to have been part of the school rancorous”. People advance their counting. (See CUNNINGHAM, page 9) ‘California Rule’ Livermore City Council For Pensions Anti-Vaping Reaffirmed By High Court Campaign A ruling from the California Proposed Supreme Court Monday had the effect of reaffirming the “California The Livermore City Council Rule,” which holds that fundamen- will discuss launching an informa- tal public sector pension rights are tion campaign to educate minors vested and cannot be terminated about the negative effects of tobac- or modified without equivalent co use and vaping. The discussion compensation or benefits by state will include the development of an or local agencies. ordinance to license tobacco retail- The ruling was widely reported ers, and regulate the sale of tobacco as chipping away at California’s and vaping products in Livermore. public pension protections, but Proposals on the agenda also it actually decided a narrow is- include plans to move forward sue, while affirming California’s with the downtown I Street park- commitment to protecting vested ing garage. retirement benefits, according to In addition, the council will knowledgeable observers. address a proposal to amend the The narrow issue addressed a election code to encourage can- benefit known as “air time,” the didates for elected city office ability of state and local employees and expenditure committees par- in the PERS and STRS retirement ticipating in a Livermore election systems to purchase up to five voluntarily to subscribe to certain years of additional service credit. ethical standards, and encourage proponents gathering signatures for “Air time” was discontinued as The livermore Valley Half Marathon took place on sunday, March 3rd. The course winded through the an option in 2013. A firefighters’ local initiatives and referendums to union sued to reestablish it as a city past the Bankhead Theater, Robertson Park, Olivina Orchard, Holdener Park, sycamore Grove, provide the City Clerk with a copy vested right. and Wente Vineyards. Pictured is scott Trummer of livermore, who finished in first place with a time of their talking points to check for The state’s highest court ruled of 1:10:48. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) factual accuracy. that there is no vested right to The council meets at 7 p.m. on purchase future air time; it can be Monday, March 11. modified or eliminated without The discussion regarding vap- violating fundamental pension ing and smoking will include op- protections. On the other hand, ‘Fiction as History’: Bankhead Talk portunities to coordinate with the the court ruled, those who had Livermore Valley Joint Unified purchased air time in the past had School District and the Livermore a right to keep the benefit. On WWii Atomic Bomb Workers Area Recreation and Park District. Importantly for public sector The term “vaping” refers to A talk next week in Livermore Speaker will be author Janet Beard’s talk is part of the Rae inhaling the vapor produced from retirees, in reaching its decision, will examine lives and working Beard, whose historical novel “The Dorough Speaker Series. It is sched- the court reviewed and affirmed the liquid heated by an electronic conditions at one of the secret pro- Atomic City Girls” was published uled to begin in Livermore’s Bank- device. Vaping liquid consists of “California Rule” as valid. duction facilities that contributed last year. Its setting was the vast head Theater at 7:30 p.m. next “We have no occasion in this tobacco sold in a variety of candy, nuclear fuel to the U.S. atom bomb uranium enrichment plant in Oak Thursday. fruit and other sweet flavors and decision to address, let alone to project during World War II. Ridge, Tenn. alter, the continued application of (See wwII TALk, page 3) (See ANTI-VAPING, page 4) the California Rule,” the decision stated. Because air time was not of- legislation Would Allow state to sell Tesla expansion Area fered by the University of Califor- Senator Steve Glazer has intro- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. proved. Lawsuits have been filed to request letters of support for the nia retirement system, the Court duced a bill (SB 767) that would Current state plans would add challenging the decisions. legislation. ruling was mainly important to allow the state to sell the Carn- 3,100 acres in the Tesla area to Nancy Rodrigue from Friends The bill would authorize the Lawrence Livermore National egie State Vehicular Recreation the 1575-acre Carnegie Off-Road of Tesla Park said that SB 767is department to dispose of the Al- Laboratory retirees in its support Area (SVRA) Alameda-Tesla Vehicle Park. Both sites are owned expected to be heard by the Senate ameda-Tesla Expansion Area, if of the California Rule protecting Expansion Area for conservation by the State. The General Plan Natural Resources Committee in the department determines that vested pension benefits, according purposes. The measure was co- and Environmental Impact Report late March or early April. doing so is in the public interest. to the observers. authored by Assemblymember (EIR) for Carnegie SVRA were ap- Rodrigue noted that plans are (See TESLA, page 4) Pleasanton school District educators Nominated for Honors One teacher and three admin- for Health Education Teacher of istrators in the Pleasanton Unified the Year. The award is given by the School District have been nomi- California Association for Health, nated by their colleagues for hon- Physical Education, Recreation ors that will be awarded by their and Dance (CAHPERD). professional associations. Farthing teaches Health, as well Diane Farthing, who has taught as Anatomy & Physiology. at Amador High School for the The administrator awards are past 15 years, and in the district sponsored by the Association of since 1999, has been nominated (See EDUCATORS, page 3) ex-Zone 7 Manager Retiring from WaterFix interim leader Post Jill Duerig, Interim Executive The DCA is a Joint Powers Director of the California WaterFix Agreement (JPA) between the JPA, will be leaving her position State Water Contractors (SWC), for retirement. an association of 29 water provid- Duerig led Zone 7 Water Agen- ers that buy water from the state, cy as its General manager for 10 and the Department of Water Re- years, retiring in the spring of sources (DWR). Zone 7, one of the 2018. Afterward, she signed a con- SWC members, distributes water Pleasanton Art league hosted its Alviso Adobe Art show on March 1-3. Artwork by artists from the tract to become Interim Executive to the Valley’s four water retailers. Tri-Valley and surrounding area was judged for monetary prizes. it is also available for sale. Pictured, Director of the Delta Conveyance The JPA was formed to enable Alka Vaidya, explains her indian folk painting style. and Construction Authority, which the SWC to communicate its vision (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) uses the acronym DCA. (See wATERFIX, page 7) PeT OF THe WeeK Miles INSIDE This dog will bring you smiles wherever your journey will take you. Miles is ready to be your constant companion, on the road or snug at home. Miles is a cuddler and well-mannered on leash. He’s a large breed MAIN SECTION Short Notes ...... 4 mix weighing in at 49 pounds. He may take up most of your back seat, Classifieds...... 10 Sports ...... 6 but the love in return will be worth it. Miles is neutered, microchipped Editorial ...... 4 SECTION A and vaccinated. Visit Miles at Valley Humane society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am–4pm. Mailbox ...... 4 Art & Entertainment ...... 8 Visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656 for more information. Obituaries ...... 9 Bulletin Board ...... 10 Photo Credit: Valley Humane Society/E. Scholz Real Estate ...... 10 Milestones ...... 12 2 The Independent • MARCH 7, 2019

Tri-Valley Conservancy Expands Efforts to Preserve Land The Tri-Valley Conser- avenues to protect critical provides fourth grade girls the Tri-Valley community,” vancy, a local non-profit lands as the community and boys with environmen- said Mercier. The Tri-Valley land trust, has updated its grows. “Agricultural lands tal science lessons in the region includes Dublin, Mission and Vision to in- are disappearing at an alarm- classroom and a fieldtrip Livermore, Pleasanton, San clude expanded strategies. ing rate across the country. hike to preserved lands. Ramon, and Sunol. The goal is to help ensure As our populations grow, we “As Tri-Valley Conser- To learn more about Tri- that the community will al- need to be able to grow more vancy enters its 25th year, Valley Conservancy’s mis- ways have the locally grown food. So, supporting local we look forward to continu- sion and how you can help food and wine, fresh air, agriculture to help with eco- ing to protect these criti- preserve land for parks, clean water, and parks and nomic and environmental cal agricultural and natural wildlife, and agriculture trails that only open spaces sustainability is something lands in both new ways please visit: TriValleyCon- can provide. we wanted to be sure to and proven ways with our servancy.org or call (925) Some of the updated include in our expanding supporters, partners, and 449-8706. goals include safeguard- strategies for land preserva- ing the Tri-Valley’s urban tion,” Mercier explained. The livermore school District hosted its annual science growth boundaries, achiev- Tri-Valley Conservancy Odyssey on Feb. 27-28 at Junction Avenue K-8 school. ing a critical mass of cul- will partner with community students presented projects for judging, enjoyed music tivated lands, particularly leaders to conduct studies by the science Jam band, and experienced a planetarium vineyards, and protecting on the success of the South NEW ON THE MARKET show. The annual Trashion show featured clothing items Tri-Valley range lands and Livermore Valley Area Plan South Livermore Single Story! made from recycled and repurposed items. Pictured supporting the expansion of and economic viability for is Madison Tropp, of Rancho las Positas elementary, park lands. new vineyards and wineries Since 1994, the Tri- to help guide their efforts. showing off her design. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Valley Conservancy’s sup- The land trust also hopes to porters and partners have continue to engage the next Linda Futral protected more than 8,000 generation by connecting Broker/Realtor 925.980.3561 Tri-Valley Haven Announces acres for agriculture, parks, them with the importance [email protected] and wildlife. However, with of land preservation through www.lindafutral.com Housing Assistance for the Tri-Valley’s booming an expanded educational License #01257605 growth, including a nearly and outdoor experience $1,349,000 Domestic Violence survivors one third population in- program, Discovery Youth 2994 Bresso Drive When an abusive partner leaving an abusive relation- crease since 2005, the need in Nature. Thanks to grants 5 Bd/2.5 Ba ˜2731sqft ˜12,512sqft Lot puts a person’s life in dan- ship. to protect lands that we, and and donations, the program Open Sat and Sun 1-4 ger, often the victim strug- The Case Manager will all generations, will need gles to stay safely housed if assess a client’s needs and has never been more critical. they cannot afford to pay for assist the client in devel- “We are excited to help rent, childcare, transporta- oping a housing plan. The our supporters make the tion and other necessities Housing Specialist will de- most impact by prioritizing after separating from the velop leads for affordable projects to leave the Tri- Valley a better place for you, abuser. They may have to housing, conduct outreach wildlife, and future gen- move to a new place or go to landlords and assist cli- erations,” Laura Mercier, to a shelter if they are unable ents who need help going the organization’s Executive to afford deposits on rent through the process of ap- Director, stated. and utilities. The high cost plying for housing. The Tri-Valley Conservancy of housing may mean that a program can also provide stated their new Vision as, victim spends many months help with move-in costs, “A Tri-Valley region where in shelters while saving temporary rental assistance agricultural, range and park move-in money or waiting and other housing-related lands are preserved and en- for their name to come to costs. These may include hanced for the benefit of cur- the top of waiting lists for changing locks or repair- rent and future generations.” affordable housing. ing a car necessary to get The non-profit aims Tri-Valley Haven, which to work. The program may to accomplish this Vision has provided shelter, a 24- assist with other job-related through an updated Mission hour crisis line, legal as- costs to enable the survivor to “promote economically sistance and counseling for to develop income to be- sustainable vineyards and domestic violence survivors come self-sufficient. orchards, and increase per- since 1977, has received “We are very excited manently protected, biologi- a grant from the Califor- about this program,” said cally diverse open spaces.” SHARE YOUR TALENTS - VOLUNTEER! nia Office of Emergency Leah, the program’s Case The Vision and Mission will guide the organization’s Become involved in your community by serving on one of the City’s advisory bodies. Services to implement a Manager. “This will allow work with updated goals to Domestic Violence Housing us to help many more survi- Applications are now being accepted for the Beautification Committee, Commission help balance the preserva- for the Arts, Human Services Commission, Library Board of Trustees, Livermore Area Youth First program. The program vors than ever before to be tion and development needs Advisory Commission, and the Livermore Housing Authority. provides case management, safe in a home of their own.” of the growing community. assistance in locating and For more information, or In addition to continuing applying for housing and to request assistance from to preserve lands for agri- Beautification Committee – The Beautification Committee’s mission is to preserve the short term financial assis- Tri-Valley Haven’s Domes- culture, parks and wildlife, natural beauty and habitat of Livermore. The Committee reviews and recommends to City tance to help survivors of tic Violence Housing First Council: beautification projects for parks, roadsides, medians, city gateways, and standards for Tri-Valley Conservancy landscape maintenance districts. Public outreach achievements include Arbor Day and annual domestic violence maintain program, call Leah at (925) says it will include more appearance awards. or obtain housing when 449-1664 X 2403. Next meeting: April 3, 2019, 6:00 pm, Maintenance Service Center, 3500 Robertson Park Road Commission for the Arts – The Commission for the Arts encourages and facilitates cultural programs that enrich the community. The Commission promotes Livermore as a vibrant and Class Offered for Caregivers stimulating environment for artists and audiences, young and old, to experience the performing, visual, and literary arts. Assisting those with Dementia Next meeting: March 26, 2019, 4:30 pm, Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Human Services Commission – The Human Services Commission provides a forum for To help caregivers with Hope Hospice Director of ing, education, support, and discussion of community social needs, monitors the expenditure of Housing and Human Services challenges they face, Hope Volunteers; PAC-certified resources for those caring funds, assists local agencies in procuring grants, and submits an annual report to City Council Hospice presents Living independent trainer; CARES for loved ones with chronic on the status of social conditions and progress toward achieving solutions to the community’s with Dementia: Enhancing Dementia Specialist; Na- or disabling conditions. To human needs. well-being through person- tional Council of Certified download a copy of the Next meeting: March 12, 2019, 7:00 pm, Multi-Service Center, 3311 Pacific Ave. centered care, on Saturday, Dementia Practitioners; class schedule, go to Hope- Library Board of Trustees – The Library Board helps to set goals and objectives for the March 9 from 9:45 a.m. to Debbie Emerson, MS, Hope Hospice.com and select the broad variety of services and programs the Library provides and recommends policy modifica- noon. This class is offered Hospice Community Health Family Caregiver Education tions to City Council. by Hope Hospice as part of Educator, CARES Dementia Series. Next meeting: March 28, 2019, 7:00 pm, Civic Center Library Board Room,1188 S. Livermore Ave. its Family Caregiver Educa- Specialist Hope Hospice now offers tion Series. Any community member a monthly caregiver support Livermore Area Youth Advisory Commission (Adult vacancies only) – The Youth Advisory Commission (LAYAC) brings together youths and adults, and private and public sectors of the Information presented engaged in the role of fam- group that provides an envi- community to address responsibility for the care, health, safety, welfare and education of Liv- during this class will give ily caregiver or expecting to ronment in which caregivers ermore’s young people. The Commission consists of 15 youths (ages 12-20) and 3 adults, and caregivers a better under- soon become a caregiver is can connect and share with creates a forum for ideas and interests that are communicated to City Council. standing of how to assess, invited to attend this class. others in similar situations. Next meeting: April 8, 2019, 7:00 pm, Robert Livermore Community Center, Fiesta Room, 4444 East Ave. interpret and respond to Classes are held at Hope The group meets from 12:15 dementia-related behaviors Hospice, 6377 Clark Av- to 1:45 p.m., immediately Livermore Housing Authority – (Vacancy for tenant at least 62 years of age) The Hous- ing Authority administers and oversees the 125 low-income housing units at Leahy Square. in a manner that can help to enue, Suite 100, Dublin following the Family Care- Additionally, the Authority oversees the Section Eight Certificate Program and the Voucher Pro- promote meaningful con- (2nd floor conference room). giver Education series class. gram for subsidized housing. nections. The class will in- Light refreshments will be These classes and sup- Next meeting: March 13, 2019, 5:30 pm, 3203 Leahy Way troduce the person-centered served. Register online at port groups are available care approach that is de- HopeHospice.com or con- at no cost to all community signed to promote optimal tact Hope Hospice Commu- members; however, dona- For more information or to apply, please visit www.cityoflivermore.net/AB. well-being and personal nity Health Educator Debbie tions to Hope Hospice are Applications must be received in the City Clerk’s office by 5:00 pm on April 18, 2019. identity for the one living Emerson at debbiee@hope- greatly appreciated. This Must attend at least one meeting of the advisory body applying for before with dementia and maintain hospice.com. program is supported in part submitting an application and must reside within the Livermore city limits. the overall health of the fam- Hope Hospice’s Family by a generous grant from the Please check the City’s website for current meeting information. Evening interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 25, 2019. ily caregiver. Caregiver Education Series Rotary Club of Pleasanton. Speakers for this pro- offers a series of 14 classes gram are: Jill Smith, RN, designed to provide train- Open Board of Trustee Seat Seeking Applications!

The Board of Trustees of the Chabot-Las Positas The Board seeks a candidate who has the ability and time to fulfill the Community College District is soliciting applica- responsibilities of a Trustee. Sample responsibilities are listed below: tions from community members in Trustee · Participate fully in the work of · Be committed to Chabot Area 5 (Dublin/Pleasanton/Sunol) who are the Board; attend all meetings College and Las Positas interested in serving as an appointed and some college events; College and their missions; member of the Board until the next regularly · Study issues and agenda understand educational, social, scheduled general election for governing board items and participate in Trustee and economic policy issues; members in November 2020. education programs; · Engage in balancing the needs · Be knowledgeable about of many diverse groups; The Board of Trustees is responsible for the the communities served by the be able to contribute to and governance of Chabot College in Hayward and colleges and be willing to act on build consensus; Las Positas College in Livermore. behalf of those communities; · Participate as one Trustee and support the authority of the Board as a whole.

The Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of each Application materials are available on the month, at 6:30 p.m. Please note that some meetings District website at www.clpccd.org may start as early as 4 p.m., and workshops and Application deadline is Tuesday, additional meetings will be scheduled as needed. March 26, 2019 at 4 p.m.

For additional information, please contact: Debra Nascimento, Executive Assistant/Board Coordinator, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District www.clpccd.org 7600 Dublin Blvd., 3rd Floor, Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 485-5208 Chancellor’s Office at (925) 485-5207 or [email protected] MARCH 7, 2019 • The Independent 3 Livermore High School Recognized as a California Distinguished School Livermore High School surable progress over two this school special.” to LHS in the District that alumni, and the Livermore (LHS), with its 127 years school years. These criteria LHS boasts numerous focuses on careers in clean community. “This award of history, has distinguished include student performance remarkable programs to technology and renewable takes into account our entire itself among the Livermore in English Language Arts ensure every student has energy. Since the 2010-11 school climate,” said LHS community countless times. and Mathematics, suspen- the opportunity to explore school year – through a Principal Vicki Scudder. “It This year in particular, it sion rates, graduation rates, myriad interests, and to grant from the California honors our traditions, our MILLS has cause to celebrate and and college/career indica- develop college and career Department of Education unique programs, and the ENGLISH reflect on its achievements, tors. As a Distinguished pathways. Its Agricultural that implements a California deep level of connection having recently been recog- School Award winner, LHS Program is the only one of Partnership Academy – LHS between our school and the TUTORING nized as a 2019 California represents a State-standard its kind in Alameda County, works with local industrial community.” Distinguished School. This model of success in these producing students with partners to provide an aca- This is actually the sec- millsenglishtutoring.com award represents an impres- categories. interest and experience in demic program that ties in ond time LHS has earned sive State-wide distinction “This recognition is a val- agriculture-related fields of STEM, CTE, environmental this esteemed distinction 925.315.1956 for LHS, and honors the idation of the hard work and study and work. The school awareness, and business – the high school was rec- [email protected] school’s commitment to dedication of the entire LHS offers Advanced Placement network support. Students ognized as a California providing an exemplary staff and school community and Honors courses, Career enter the four-year academy Distinguished School in and inspiring education to in support of our amazing Technical Education (CTE) as freshmen and remain with 2007, although the criteria all students. students,” said Livermore programs, regional occupa- their cohort throughout, have since changed from To qualify for the award, Valley Joint Unified School tional programs (ROP), and establishing a high level of standardized test scores to a school must show suc- District (LVJUSD) Super- artistic programs that foster collaboration and support a more holistic assessment cess in the performance and intendent of Schools Kelly creativity and expression. between both students and and accountability system. progress criteria as specified Bowers, Ed.D. “Livermore Of particular note is LHS’ staff. Within that transition pe- by the California School High is certainly distin- exceptional Green Engineer- For a school with a his- riod, the State recognized Dashboard. The school must guished already in the hearts ing Academy (GEA), which tory like LHS, being named schools that demonstrated Kylie Saulovich also provide evidence that of so many within our com- has greatly contributed to an a Distinguished School exemplary achievements ESTHETICIAN its programs promote excep- munity, and this State-level increase in student academic represents the collective as California Gold Ribbon tional student performance acknowledgment is a testa- interest, participation, and effort of over a century of Schools, an award LHS HEAVENLY or serve to minimize the ment to the qualities and performance. 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Elementary School Vice- The winners will be an- The PUSD administra- principal Liz Lyons in the nounced at a Region 6 spe- tors nominated for Region co-administrators’ category; cial event June 20 at Ruby 6 honors include Alisal El- and Amador Valley Vice- Hill Winery in Pleasanton, ementary School Principal principal Nimarta Grewal where the theme will be Karen Johnson in the Prin- for the Valuing Diversity “Thriving on the Vine.” WWii TAlK (Continued from first page) Beard grew up in eastern for enriching uranium enrich- today. Tennessee, where a child- ment was developed. Globally, the political and hood visit to an Oak Ridge Unlike most Oak Ridge technological rivalry between science museum left lasting workers, the fictional physi- the U.S. and the Soviet Union The “S” Word memories. cist knows the purpose of the would last for decades, mor- Years later, shortly af- project and is troubled by it. phing into new and perhaps A Documentary Movie ter her first novel had been Most workers know noth- more dangerous forms as published, she had what she ing beyond the assurance that the USSR collapsed and as described as an “Aha!” mo- they are “contributing to the nuclear weapons technology In Honor of Suicide Awareness ment when she saw a televi- war effort.” They welcome a spread around the world. sion documentary about Oak steady wage, but they work Next week’s talk will not Being informed on the issues regarding suicide and mental Ridge. at dull jobs, turning simple be the first hosted by the Rae She realized there was a dials on mysterious black Dorough Speaker Series on health is a vital way to take part in suicide prevention. Stanford story to be told about people boxes, forbidden to discuss such issues. A discussion and unusual working condi- what they do on pain of instant nearly a decade ago was sum- Health Care – ValleyCare is hosting a free screening and panel tions at a time when the nation dismissal. marized in the Independent. discussion to help raise awareness for suicide prevention. was at war against powerful The contrast between the The story is available on European and Asian adver- knowledge of the few and the the Independent’s website at Watch the movie trailer: www.gooddocs.net/the-s-word saries. ignorance of the many pro- www.independentnews.com/ Historical research soon vides a tension that will not be news/can-nuclear-weapons- helped her flesh out her idea. resolved until the purpose of be-eliminated-two-experts- Cost: As a writer, she said, she the Oak Ridge plant becomes discuss-options-issues/ar- tends to plan carefully before clear after the uranium bomb ticle_fa10a038-e7bc-11df- Free starting to write. 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The mean The Dublin City Council rejected the processing published in Mailbox are those dend Tax. You should know that transition tips. average mass of ice loss from of the author and do not neces- there is also a BI-PARTISAN Antarctica is now 252 billion of a proposal that would have allowed the conver- sarily reﬂect the opinion of The alternative carbon dividend tax The Homeless tons per year, and the mean sion of 12 acres of a 22-acre site of agriculturally Independent. The Independent PROPOSAL. Yet neither are Games, Part VIII – average mass loss of ice of the will not publish anonymous let- correct and should both be aban- Greenland ice sheet is now 367 zoned land into 57 one-story single-family homes ters. All letters are required to doned. They are not required for Climate Homeless billion tons per year. for buyers over 55 years of age. have the names of the persons clean air or clean water. Greg scott, livermore So in part the homeless prob- submitting them and city of What Really Matters: The Homelessness is going to lem and the climate-disruption Dublin’s policy on applications for development residence. Abusive letters may sad, great irony in which we increase because of a number problem are linked. By analogy, allows the city manager to ask the council whether be rejected or edited. Frequent find ourselves is a political, of factors, including human-in- we act like we are in the plot of staff should work with a developer on potential letter writers may have publi- myopic focus on global warm- duced climate disruption. There Samuel Beckett’s play “Waiting cation of their letters delayed. ing during a period when we are going to be more climate- for Godot,” where Godot never impacts. The council voted unanimously not to Letters should be sent by email might otherwise be prepar- caused catastrophic disasters, arrives. Our reality is that Godot proceed with talks. to [email protected]) ing for onset of the next ice such as intense fires consuming has already arrived! age. The significance of David more homes and burning more “There is no precedent for One of the reasons given by the councilmem- Another successful LaPoint’s three videos (https:// area, along with other climate this.” “Other presidents have at- bers involves protecting threatened species that Bus Ticket Drive youtu.be/9EPlyiW-xGI) when disruption-enhanced events. tacked policy initiatives, but not combined with Rolf Witzsche's Climate disruption is scien- science.” (Douglas Brinkley, are supported by the habitat in the area. Also, the Jacky Poulsen, livermore follow-on reporting (see link tifically proven to be a result historian and writer of books council did not want to add more units to the 5300 Huge thanks to the many of below) illustrates a strong sci- of increased radiative forcing, on five former U.S. presidents, you who so generously donated entifically based hypothesis by which means the Earth is ab- as quoted from “As G.O.P. Trust remaining to be built in the general plan. to this year’s Bus Ticket Drive Witzsche and well cited each sorbing more thermal (heat) en- in Climate Science Widens, One stated, "We should preserve some unique for the homeless and others step of the way with long term, ergy that it is receiving from the an Isolated Trump Hunkers areas in Dublin, and realize we have some beautiful struggling with poverty! With ice-core drillings covering ice sun. Short-term changes in the Down,” by Coral Davenport. your help we have been able samples over many tens of thou- sun’s radiative energy has little The New York Times, page regions out there.” to provide transportation to sands of years. These long-term to do with the current Earth’s A18, 3/1/2019.) The Dublin Council is to be commended for people who so desperately need charts clearly demonstrate cli- increases in radiative forcing. Please note that it was the it. Here are a few quotes from mate change is tracking to an ice The majority of this increase in first G.O.P. (Grand Old Party) its action. Donna McKenzie, who runs the age and that ice-age onset can radiative forcing is from human president, President Abraham Livermore Homeless Refuge: occur in one day (a change that emissions of the greenhouse gas Lincoln, who created the Na- “Without a bus pass, our seems to also be supported by carbon dioxide. tional Academies of Science). homeless people are relatively frozen animals with undigested There is an 11-year-long “If the representative of the TeslA immobile because of their cir- food found in thawing tundra, experiment that demonstrates world’s largest economy and (Continued from first page) cumstances. The bus passes and additionally supported this. It is from the lead work one of the largest emitters serve to offer an outlet for by ice core samples showing of scientists at the U.S. Depart- doesn’t understand the science The bill would require that California Department of homeless with limited resources rapid changes in temperatures). ment of Energy’s Lawrence of this issue, it makes the U.S the land only be sold to a Parks and Recreation to make who must use public transit to This phenomenon occurs when Berkeley National Laboratory look feckless and irrespon- local agency or nonprofit the department aware that access services, shelter and there is insufficient electric who did their observations at sible.” (R. Nicholas Burns, organization for use as a park there are funds available to employment current about our sun to sustain two sites of the Department former under-secretary of state or other open-space purpose. purchase property in the area. “I know many incidents the sun’s plasma field. These of Energy’s Atmospheric Ra- for political affairs for former It would require any revenue The plan to expand off- where our folks have missed magnetic plasma fields (Primer diation Measurement (ARM) Republican President George from the disposition of the road use has been contro- their opportunity to have a meal Fields named by David LaPoint Climate Research Facility. This W. Bush’s administration, com- land to be deposited in the versial. because it’s too far to walk to the in the above referenced videos) experiment involved using ex- menting on the nomination of Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Environmentalists oppose host church serving, and with- turn on and off instantly, and not tremely precise spectroscopic Kelly Knight Craft to ambas- out a bus pass, cannot get there, over long periods of time. The instruments to measure ther- sador of the United Nations. Fund. building trails for motorized and it’s especially difficult in sun has many different intensity mal (heat) infrared energy that ibid). We are “feckless and Funds for acquisition of vehicles into an area that wet and cold weather. of cycles. The next one is called comes through the atmosphere irresponsible” to our own det- open space lands in eastern has habitat for rare species, “One of ours has a five-mile our solar minimum. to the Earth’s surface. These in- riment, both on the homeless Alameda County are avail- including the California red- trip one way to his job. Without The Sun is mistakenly con- struments can detect the unique issue and the human-induced able due to a legal settlement legged frog, sacred cultural a bus pass, by the time he gets sidered an invariable in today’s spectra (i.e. specific wavelength climate-disruption issue, and on in connection with expansion sites for Native Americans, to work, he is soaked and this politicized, public atmospheric or set of specific wavelengths of the combination thereof. of the Altamont Landfill. scenic hillsides, and rem- makes it very difficult for him false science. The sun is not carbon dioxide infrared [heat The Altamont Open Space nants of a coal mining area. to work! The magic bus pass an invariable. (https://youtu. wavelengths]). Please Joan, Committee, composed of Off-road vehicle advo- allows him to be independent be/9s63WUwwTVc) Using these instruments the Make it stop! and a good member of society. Unless our Atmospheric scientists were able to eliminate representatives from Alam- cates say the area expands It all works together.” Science Departments can be the spectra of other phenomena, John lawrence, livermore eda County, the City of Liver- recreation opportunities for It is never too late to donate de-politicized, they should be such as weather systems, clouds Seeing your weekly hit- more, the City of Pleasanton, the growing number of us- to this drive, as we purchase closed down. There is much and water vapor, which is a piece ads that slam the down- and the Sierra Club, decides ers of dirt-bikes, All Terrain bus tickets year-round online they have to account for to the greenhouse gas. “Based on an town development plan and which properties receive Vehicles and other motor- at http://bit.ly/2018bustickets. public. analysis of data from the Na- criticize City Council for just funding. ized vehicles meant for use Donations can also be sent tional Oceanic and Atmospheric doing their jobs is getting old. In 2017, the Open Space on trails. to Asbury United Methodist Diet of lent Administration’s CarbonTrack- Council was elected by the residents to listen to a diverse spec- Committee sent a letter to Church at 4743 East Avenue, lex Manwill, livermore er system, the scientists linked Livermore. Include an email ad- this upswing in CO2-attributed trum of opinions and do what is dress and write BUS TICKETS March 6th marks the begin- radiative forcing to fossil fuel best for the entire community, on the memo line in order to get ning of Lent, the period before emissions and fires.” (Source: not just implement the wants ANTi-VAPiNG a 501(c)(3) donation receipt. Easter when devout Christians “First direct observation of of your elitist special interest (Continued from first page) Thank you again to our car- abstain from animal foods in carbon dioxide’s increasing group (“Friends of Livermore,” ing community, from the many remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days greenhouse effect”, www. Phys. then “Vibrant Livermore,” and colors that are enticing to ELECTION CODE people who continue to benefit of fasting in the wilderness. org, Lawrence Berkeley Na- now based on the latest ads, just children. While some vaping In September 2018, the from your generosity! The call to abstain from eat- tional Laboratory, February 25, “Ad Produced by Community devices look like traditional council directed staff to ing animals is as traditional as 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2019, Group”). cigarettes and pipes, other prepare language similar to Minority Opinion Report Genesis 1:29, yet as current as 9:50 a.m. PST.) With your frequent front- the teaching of evangelical lead- page placement of pictures and devices have been devel- the California Election Code Rich Buckley, livermore The evidence of climate dis- er Franklin Graham. Methodist ruption affecting the homeless articles about the Bankhead oped to make them more of Fair Campaign Prac- In Response to the Majority founder John Wesley, Salvation discrete and appear like pens tices to establish a voluntary is already occurring on a global Theater and providing Section Report by Bruce Gach's column Army pioneers William and scale. Not only is there the in- A of The Independent for arts and other innocuous items. campaign pledge for local 2-28-2019. Catherine Booth, and Seventh- and entertainment, it is obvious candidates and independent creased intensity of wildfires, Clothing and backpacks are As a member of Citizens day Adventist Church founder such as the Camp Fire resulting you are a leading patron of the also being produced to con- expenditure committees. Climate Lobby (CCL) I con- Ellen White, all followed the in more homeless here in Cali- arts for our community. Thank ceal vaping devices. They would be asked vol- tinue to do independent climate divine call. Pope Francis has fornia, there are occurrences you for that, but why must you The group, Flavors Hook untarily to pledge and sub- research. CCL has it wrong and been offered a one million dol- such as what is happening in the continue to print misleading Kids, specifically asks the scribe to the basic principles is leading CCL lock step in the lar donation to a charity of his northeast India city we here call statements about Council’s ef- City to adopt a tobacco of decency, honesty and fair wrong direction. The current choice to go vegan for Lent. “Calcutta” that are also resulting forts? This propaganda is aimed lobby stance position is based A plant-based diet is not in greater homelessness. at creating dissatisfaction and retailer license ordinance, play. Staff was also directed on false science. Clean air does just about Christian devotion. and implement an enforce- to prepare language to en- Calcutta is a city of over 14 serves to unnecessarily divide not require the removal of CO2. Dozens of medical studies have million persons, and over 4 mil- our community. Did you pick ment program that does the courage proponents gath- CO2 is insignificant in global linked consumption of animal up this negative and under- ering signatures for local lion of these persons are either following: limits the num- warming. Insignificant! The products with elevated risk of homeless or live in scant shan- handed technique from reading ber of licenses to one per initiatives and referendums earth has cycled through much heart failure, stroke, cancer, ties in a place where it can rain “The Art of the Deal”? Surely 2,500 residents; prohibits to provide the city with a higher levels of CO2 many and other killer diseases. A four inches in a day. The number your financial and editorial the sale of all flavored -to copy of their talking points times before providing lush United Nations report named of homeless there is greatly influence can be better spent in bacco products; establishes with the voters for the city to living environments in which meat production as the largest increasing especially because of positive and helpful ways. It’s a minimum sales price for check for factual accuracy. humans can thrive. If you are source of greenhouse gases and the arrival of climate-disruption time to stop the weekly com- persuaded in scientific matters water pollution. Undercover refugees from the Sundarbans plaining and start working with tobacco products; prohibits The issue was raised by ONLY by "consensus opinion investigations have documented the sale of tobacco products the council after complaints to the east where the deltas of others to help make a friendly, politics" then know that the routine mutilation, deprivation, the Ganges, Brahmaputra and vibrant and community-oriented within 1,000 feet of sensi- about what signature gather- balance of scientific opinion has and beating of animals on fac- downtown! ers said last fall concerning Meghna rivers meet the Bay tive youth receptors; and now changed substantially away tory farms. of Bengal. They are fleeing -be prohibits pharmacies from the health care initiative and from the settled science of Sen. Today's supermarkets of- cause of the rising water levels selling tobacco and tobacco zoning referendum. Al Gore's personal convenient fer a rich array of plant-based The Barber of seville of the Bay of Bengal. Roger lake, livermore products. No one can be required reality. We are facing another meats, milks, cheeses and ice The water levels of the Bay The Livermore Area to sign the Code. Also, it ice-age occurrence that is far creams, as well as traditional of Bengal are rising because of Through the miracle of time Youth Advisory Commis- would be a violation of the more important to prepare for vegetables, fruits and grains. the enormous acceleration in ice travel, over the next two week- than global warming. Please do Entering "vegan" in our favorite melt globally from increased ends (March 9-10 and 16-17), sion has also been identified constitutional guarantee personal research before blindly search engine provides lots of as a platform for minors to of freedom of speech for a (Continued on page 5) develop and disseminate ballot to indicate whether information about the nega- someone signed or refused tive effects of tobacco use to sign the pledge to sub- SHORT NOTES and vaping. scribe to the Code. DOwNTOwN PARkING Staff notes that there Medical Benefit Workshop for The Marissa Hunt Agricultural Educational Center was named after GARAGE is nothing in the California ten-year-old Marissa Hunt, a Pleasanton 4-H member whose life was tragi- Elections Code or in Liver- Former Nuclear Workers cally cut short in 2004. The center, which is operated by Fairgrounds staff Rather than proceed Former nuclear workers may qualify for financial compensation and parent volunteers, was established to aid the community and promote with the 500-stall garage more’s municipal elections and no-cost medical benefits for life through the Department of Labor’s Alameda County’s rich agricultural traditions. proposed for L Street, the code that provides an op- EEOICPA program. Former Lawrence Livermore, Sandia, and Berkley “This project has been a year in the making,” said Jerome Hoban, CEO council is being asked to portunity for proponents RadLab workers are invited to attend a free Resource Workshop to learn of the Alameda County Fairgrounds. “We are so proud to now be able to gathering signatures for more about the program and their benefits. share this facility with all our future agricultural leaders. Through them, construct an I Street park- The Resource Workshop is free to attend for former workers and Marissa’s spirit will live on.” ing structure first. It would local initiatives and referen- their family members. It will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from extend the existing garage dums voluntarily to provide 10am – 11:30am at the Watermark at Rosewood Gardens, 35 Fenton St., the city with a copy of their Livermore, California 94550. Due to limited seating, former workers are livermore PD Asks Public for on its northwest side, pro- asked to RSVP by calling (925) 344-6467. Assistance in investigation vide three levels of parking, talking points with the voters for the city to check them for At the event, former workers will have the opportunity to learn more On March 4, 2018, about 7:43 am, a citizen flagged down an LPD of- contain approximately 250 about their medical benefits from Laura Welsh, Community Outreach Man- ficer regarding a person who was lying on the ground and appeared injured. to 280 spaces, and connect factual accuracy. However, ager and EEOICPA Benefits Specialist at Nuclear Care Partners. Workers LPD Officers responded to the dirt trail along the arroyo creek that the city can adopt an ordi- are encouraged to bring any paperwork or correspondence they have had parallels Peary Way. Officers located a male subject off the dirt trail and on to the existing garage on all with the Department of Labor, medical records for the illness they are the ground in the shrubbery. Officers determined the person was deceased. three levels. Staff has negoti- nance to create a voluntary opportunity for proponents filing for, and any other documentation pertinent to their EEOICPA claim. LPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit responded and took over the ated the agreement with Wa- Nuclear Care Partners provides EEOICPA benefits guidance and no-cost investigation. As of right now, LPD is treating this as a suspicious death. try Buehler Collaborative to gathering signatures for in home care to former atomic workers who have developed serious illnesses This is an active investigation currently being handled by LPD’s Criminal provide design and construc- local initiatives and refer- due to radiation and toxic exposure they endured in the workplace. For more Investigations Bureau. If you saw or heard anything, or if you have any endums to provide the city information call 925-453-3803 or visit www.NuclearCarePartners.com. information surrounding this incident, please call Sergeant John Reynolds tion support services in the at the Livermore Police Department at (925) 371-4733. amount $1,046,455, which with a copy of their talking points for the city to check san Ramon Regional Medical Hiring event represents approximately On Wednesday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Ramon Regional Public invited to Hear expert on 8.2% of the estimated $13.5 for factual accuracy. Medical Center (SRRMC) will be hosting a Nursing and Allied Health Hir- According to the staff re- ing Event at its South Building, 7777 Norris Canyon Road in San Ramon. Civil Political Conversations million construction cost for Dr. Karin Tamerius, a psychiatrist with a background in political the I Street Garage. port, "It is uncertain whether Participants are asked to bring their resumes. proponents will voluntarily SRRMC is seeking Registered Nurses, Nurse Supervisors, Physical psychology and founder of SMART Politics, will speak at the March 10 The I Street Garage Therapists, Radiology Techs, Surgical Techs, Anesthesia Techs, Echo Techs, meeting of Livermore Indivisible. She will discuss Radical Civility, a five- would provide nearby re- provide the city with a copy Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs. Newly-hired individuals may step method she developed to help people have difficult conversations. placement for the parking of their talking points with be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The public is invited to attend her talk at 1:30 pm in meeting room B of the voters for the city to the Livermore Library. lost when hotel construction SMART Politics is a form of political activism encouraging safe begins. check for factual accuracy." New Community Youth Barn Unveiled conversations that foster open-mindedness, rational thinking, and self- Alameda County Fairgrounds officials, along with County Board reflection. Though developed as a tool for progressives, SMART Politics Supervisor Scott Haggerty, will hold a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event is not a partisan or ideological method. It can be used by anyone looking at 4pm on Thursday, March 7 to open a new community Youth Barn on to have a productive discussion with someone who has a different politi- Fairgrounds property. cal perspective. The Marissa Hunt Agricultural Education Center is an 8,000 square Livermore Indivisible, a chapter of the Indivisible National movement, foot facility which welcomes all Alameda County FFA and 4-H Club is a grass-roots community group acting to further progressive causes (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) members who raise animals for the Junior Livestock Show, held annually and candidates and preserve our democracy. For more information visit PuBliSHER: Joan Kinney Seppala at the Alameda County Fair. ASSOCiATE PuBliSHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) LivermoreIndivisible.org. EdiTOR: Janet Armantrout The center will offer animal pens, a classroom, an animal wash rack, outdoor paddocks, and a livestock scale. It provides enough space to house THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional approximately 80 animals. Assault at livermore High school entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. “I am beyond excited for the unveiling of this project. I can’t tell On Tuesday, March 5, at approximately 3:00 PM, the Livermore Police com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, you how many times during my 22 years in office that I’ve heard of kidsDepartment responded to an incident between two males at Livermore High 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. yearning to become involved in 4H or FFA, but were unable due to lack School, resulting in a juvenile being stabbed. Livermore Police officers Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 of space at their homes to raise an animal. This venue provides them were on scene within minutes and took the juvenile suspect into custody. during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. with that opportunity,” said Supervisor Scott Haggerty. “And, as for its The injured student was transported to a local hospital with non-life- Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. namesake, Marissa made such an immense impact on me and the entire threatening injuries. This appears to be an isolated incident. www.independentnews.com ag community at the time. I knew from the start that this project would be dedicated to her.” MARCH 7, 2019 • The Independent 5 MAILBOX

(Continued from page 4) dropped the ball on stopping City Council meeting that will on Earth not in the Paris agree- by City Council a year ago. mation to city staff. The goal the Livermore Valley Opera what has become Tobacco 2.0. take place on March 11 to ment – the rest of the planet is The 2018 election results ef- was just to eliminate smoking will take you from the shores of The American Academy of discuss how our city should not communist. fectively ratified that decision. from restaurants. This might the Bosporus, with the Abduc- Pediatrics has sued the FDA address this issue on the public --“We don’t know what So I’m puzzled by the ads seem to be a small step in hind- tion from the Seraglio, in the for inaction on this issue. Sadly, policy level. the norm for this planet is; we claiming that they speak for sight, but at that time it garnered 1600s to Seville, Spain, in the Livermore youth have been haven’t lived long enough on it the residents. headlines and paved the way for mid-1700s. caught up in this trend. As a Climate Change Claims to know.” But I am most confused a later statewide law. The vehicle is the opera parent of two Livermore High Climate scientists use a va- by the reference to a “Grand Citizens who attended those “The Barber of Seville,” the steven Dunbar, School students, I've seen stu- Concerned Livermore Resident riety of methods to determine Central Park.” Livermore’s plan early meetings next went to the story of the Count Almaviva dents vaping as they walk out, historical temperatures, includ- calls for it to be the Stockmen’s City Councils of their home who is trying to woo Rosina, the car behind me fill up with Last week, some letters es- ing tree rings, ice cores, coral Park, and for good reason! Ac- communities to urge introduc- the lovely ward of the lecher- smoke as kids pass a device poused a variety of claims about analysis, and sediment analysis. cording to history, in 1918 the tion of local ordinances to clear ous Dr. Bartolo, who has other around, and kids walking the climate change that are false. --“A country with the great- Red Cross was in dire need of the air in restaurants. In those ideas, and Figaro, a barber and few blocks to the nearest tobac- The accusation that the children est standard of living in the money to serve the wounded days, this issue generated a fair jack-of-all trades who pulls it co retailer, joined by students are indoctrinated motivated me world, with the best conditions veterans of World War I. The amount of controversy, and net- all together. The opera was writ- from the middle school down to write this rebuttal. for humanity anywhere in the Livermore Stockman’s Protec- work television cameras came ten by Gioachino Rossini. It is the street. Each day, more and Mr. La Scola, world, and the envy of other tive Association came up with to record the proceedings. By based on the comedy by Pierre more Livermore students, as --“It was called global countries around the globe can- the idea of holding a rodeo to the end of the summer, all five Beaumarchais and is staged in young as elementary school age, warming, then global cooling not be destroying the planet.” raise the funds. The results were Tri-Valley cities had introduced that period. have been suspended for vaping. and when neither material- This claim is a nonsequitor. so successful that the rodeo be- and passed similar ordinances. My wife and I have been Our parents, teachers, school ized, it was changed to climate We have been placing the bur- came a yearly event, celebrating The genius of this approach attending the rehearsals and administrators, and coaches are change.” den of climate change on poor- 100 years last year! was that no restaurant owner have enjoyed watching the doing everything they can, but Global warming and cli- er people and less-developed In 1962, the Livermore could claim that they would lose pieces come together. This is a they are overwhelmed by the mate change are not mutually countries. The United States, as Stockmen’s Rodeo Association customers to another eatery just very funny opera. It has been a size of the problem. There are exclusive, and both have ma- the biggest historical polluter, donated land to the city for our across the city limits. pleasure watching Rob Heriot 67 tobacco retailers (and grow- terialized. Some scientists did has an imperative to lead by Civic Center AND the promise The various regulations and the cast working to empha- ing!) in Livermore, and more initially believe we were head- example and show that higher of a park to honor the contribu- went into effect by the begin- size the humorous moments of than 25% of them are located ing for an ice age in the 1970s, quality of life does not require tions made by the stockmen ning of 1993. Implementation the opera. but the overwhelming data since within 1,000 feet of a school. As [1][2] enormous pollution anymore. and veterans. The Downtown was easy and claims that a res- The cast is super. The op- long as these flavored nicotine then is the opposite. Mr. Buckley, plan is only possible because taurant would close if smoking era reunites Peter Strummer products are as easily acces- --“Wild fires, hurricanes, --“The sun is mistakenly the stockmen were willing to was prohibited proved to be ex- and Alex DeSocio from Don sible as they are, as long as tornados have been experienced considered an invariable in allow affordable senior hous- aggerated. Other cities followed Pasquale as Dr. Bartolo and our children just have to walk throughout our time on earth, today’s politicized, public at- ing on the original site in return suit across the Bay Area and Figaro. They are a great comedy down the street from school to and all of these are now attrib- mospheric science.” for a downtown Stockmen’s throughout the state. In time, team. Shirin Eskandini, whom purchase them, and as long as uted to climate change.” This is incorrect. Scientists Park. Why does the plan in Governor Wilson signed legis- you saw in Cinderella, sparkles kids, parents, and schools suf- Scientists are claiming that have been modeling and mea- the advertisement refer to it as lation providing for smoke free as the spunky Rosina who out- fer all the consequences while the rate and intensity of some di- suring sun variability. Changes Central Park when it has this spaces not only in restaurants, wits Dr. Bartolo. Thomas Glenn tobacco retailers reap all the sasters may change, not attribut- in solar output are a tiny fraction history and this agreement, is but also in other businesses and debuts with LVO as Count profits, this problem will get ing individual events to climate of our temperature changes in the shape of a horseshoe, and work places. Almaviva, and is exceptional in worse, not better. change. As Mr. Scott mentioned measured to date. [6] will have a 7-foot high statue of Those early efforts have led his disguise as Rosina’s music On the front page of The last week, climate change did [1] https://ktvq.com/cnn-world/ a stockman? Thank you for any to an expansion of areas where teacher. Kirk Eichelberger, from Independent last week, the not start Calif.’s wildfires, but 2019/03/02/is-it-climate-change-or- enlightenment you can provide. citizens can expect to be free of Lucia de Lammermore, is Don paper reported on the American it may have contributed to the global-warming-how-science-and-a- the carcinogens of second- and Basilio. His aria, “La calunnia,” amount of dead grasses. [3] [4] secret-memo-shaped-the-answer/ Lung Association's report card [2] https://www.skepticalscience.com/ Think Globally, Act locally third-hand smoke, and nicotine is a showstopper. on tobacco control, which gave --“We are doing better than pollution from cigarettes and both China and India who are climate-change-global-warming.htm Bruce Fiedler, Dublin It is sung in Italian, but there Livermore a grade of "D." It is [3] https://i0.wp.com/weatherwest.com/ vape devices. Dublin was are supertitles in English above clear that something must be putting CO2 into the atmo- wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fig_5.png Last week, the editorial of among the first cities to declare the stage. This is a wonderful done. Last September, three of sphere nonstop." [4] https://www.scientificamerican.com/ The Independent urged Pleas- second hand smoke a “nui- opera for children. Now that the us Livermore moms banded to- The United States emits article/heres-what-we-know-about- anton and Livermore to match sance” and to ban smoking in ticket prices have been reduced, gether with state and national to- more than double the per-person wildfires-and-climate-change/ Dublin’s American Lung As- existing apartments. At least why wait? Give them an expe- emissions of China, and eight [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ sociation “A” rating by beefing bacco control advocates to form countries_by_carbon_dioxide_emissions 75% of units must be smoke rience they will never forget. Flavors Hook Kids-Livermore. times the per-person emissions (Which uses EDGAR data underlying it) up public health ordinances free, and all new apartment You can buy your tickets at the We are working towards a 100% of India. The United States also [6] IPCC executive summary, page relating to smoking and vaping. leases are non-smoking. 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(12-6 T-Sat). has been done in more than 30 age. was then that a group of citizens non-smoking based on tenant Don’t miss it and don’t let your jurisdictions in our state and has --“This whole thing is from all five cities met in the demand and lower insurance children miss it. been tremendously successful in bought and paid for left wing Stockmen’s Park community room at Pleasan- and maintenance costs. cutting down on youth access to agenda to promote socialism.” Molly Bang, livermore ton Gardens to plot a strategy Kudos should be extended epidemic of Youth Vaping these products. Last week, the Many proposed systems to I’m confused. For many to protect citizens, especially especially to former Dublin LVJUSD School Board passed reduce emissions are market months, an advertisement in children, from the carcinogenic mayors Janet Lockhart and Tim Kristie Wang, based. California’s cap-and- effects of second-hand smoke. Flavors Hook Kids-livermore a resolution against vaping to The Independent has been Sbranti. And as a state senator, send a strong message to the trade system simply puts a showing a proposed revision Serena Chen, then advocacy current California Secretary of Last September, the FDA community. price on something that causes of the Downtown Plan. I at- director for the Lung Associa- State Alex Padilla supported deemed youth vaping to be an Flavors Hook Kids-Liver- damage to other people. The tended the meeting where the tion in the East Bay, coordinated bills extending smoke-free epidemic and admitted they've United States is the only country their efforts and provided infor- more is working towards the original plan was approved (Continued on page 7)

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6,641 LIVERMORE VOTERS ASKED THE CITY FOR A BETTER DOWNTOWN PLAN When Is The Council Going To Listen? A FLAWED PROCESS A FLAWED PLAN TIME FOR A BETTER PLAN After the demise of the old Lennar The current plan has less The Community Group is downtown plan, Livermore’s City open space, less convenient committed to a plan with more Council did the right thing by holding parking, housing in the parking where it is needed along an intensive community process. wrong location, and a Livermore Avenue to serve the The problem was, the Council didn’t lower quality hotel than Theaters, Blacksmith Square and listen to the community. 75% of the Livermore deserves. the rest of the entertainment comments supported a plan with Unless these flaws are center of Downtown, housing a hotel on the West Side – but the corrected, Livermore’s that does not dominate the site, council went forward with an East quality of life will suffer a continuous Central Park and a Side hotel instead.1 for decades to come. quality hotel.2 Give us your ideas at VibrantLivermore.com

1. Placeworks Downtown Public Engagement Final Report in the November 27, 2017 Livermore City Council Agenda packet page 124 Table 5, plus the sum of eastside and westside preferences in the online General and Four Concepts comments. 2. The city map showing current interim parking east of K Street on the Lucky site plus existing spaces next to the Bankhead provide 347 spaces. (284 between K and Livermore Avenue, 63 next to the Bankhead). When the development of the Hotel and Stockmen’s Park are completed in 2022 and 2024, they and other new uses between Livermore Avenue and K Street will take over these 347 current parking spaces. The city plan will have added additional parking totaling 243 stalls (20 north of the Ale House, 14 on Veterans Way, 8 east of the Bankhead, 57 on the I Street surface lot, 24 on surface street around hotel and 120 under the hotel). However, new parking needs at buildout require 279 spaces (77 for Retail/Cultural, 146 for 133 room hotel, 40 for hotel meeting rooms, 16 hotel bar). The net deficit will be 383 fewer spaces than today (-347+243-279= -383) NOTE: City has a contingency of adding 77 more spaces with the construction of a new garage on N I Street if needed. Sources: Summer/Fall 2018 City Newsletter; staff report on parking page 37 in City Council agenda 1-29-18; FAQs currently on City Web site about Downtown Parking. Ad produced by Community Group. For more information, visit us at VibrantLivermore.com. 6 The Independent • MARCH 7, 2019 SPORTS NOTES

The Amador Valley High school Dons beat the visiting Granada High Matadors 16-4 Foothill’s Samantha Symons recovers the ball from a blocked shot against the Dublin on March 1. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) High lady Gales. Foothill won 17-2 at the March 1st game. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) livermore Phantoms lacrosse

The varsity basketball team at Our savior lutheran The Granada High school varsity boys lacrosse team School Livermore became the CVCSAC Conference hosted three games last week, playing Rio Americano, champions against Vineyard Christian Lodi. Pictured #22 Thoren Bostrom, of Phantom Lacrosse U12 Black, Bella Vista, and Amador High schools. Pictured is are Coach Quad, Alex, Mick, Rio, Lucas, Coach Blake, takes a shot on goal and scores during the Danville Gregory Short with the ball and Paul Curbelo and MaxTyler, Tanner, Hunter, Brandon, Jacob and Dereck. scorpion Pincers game. Bauer providing back up. Granada High school Wrestling The Livermore Phantoms rematch against Lamorinda Granada High School's Jack Kilner just became the U14 Black took down the Shock U14 who proved to West Coast Wolfpack The West Coast Wolfpack 08 Girls ended up as NorCal first State Placer in 30 years. Jack wrestles at 182 pounds Danville Scorpions under be a tough competitor this and was a top-ranked wrestler all season. Jack placed 3rd the constant threat of rain on week. A key assist was made Cup Premier 5 Finalists. Wolfpack met Piedmont Highlander Purple 08 in the State Cup championship match. The game at the Zinkin Classic and 2nd at the very prestigious Doc March 2nd. The Phantoms, by Jack Schmehl to Thomas B Tournament this year, which set him up for a great post- led by Luke Bauer (13), Nicholas who scored while started with a quick goal by Piedmont which woke the Wolf- pack up. The West Coast girls pressed hard, and showed great season run. Jack won his 3rd EBAL title and his 3rd NCS Dom Gozzo (56), and Josh James Foulk and Dominic Championship leading to the State tournament. Gnovel (98) each scored 2 Santiago displayed offen- discipline in keeping the ball on the Highlanders’ half for most of the game. Piedmont capitalized on 3 of their 4 shots. The State tournament is held in Bakersfield, CA and took goals and helped keep the sive leadership. It was a place Feb. 23-24. Jack was the #6 seeded wrestler in the Scorpions in check all morn- tough loss in overtime, 3:4. West Coast had a barrage of shots at the end of the game and scored one. However, Piedmont held on and got the win. tournament. He won his first 3 matches, making the quar- ing. Luke Leary (53) and The Livermore Phantoms terfinals, where he faced the #3 seeded wrestler from Clovis Nick Swartzendruber (37) Lacrosse U12 Black team All of the West Coast Wolfpack players contributed so much to the team in this successful State Cup run and left their heart HS. Jack dropped a close decision (1-2) in that match. Jack also chipped in with goals of had two games on Saturday. then battled back in consolations, winning 2 consecutive their own, and Quin Wetzel Facing the Danville Scor- on the field. Coach Sara Girotto was “Extremely proud of the girls and feels that the team has a bright future ahead.” matches to get into the consolation championship match, (72) helped with an assist. pion Pincers early in the for 3rd Place. In addition to the flurry of day, the two teams were well Jack faced the defending State Champion and #1 seeded goals, Anders Bostrom (2) matched. Goals were scored wrestler, Trent Tracy (Frontier HS), in that match. He lost won 67% of his face-offs, by Pierce Arizpe, Thoren another close match there (0-3), finishing 4th in the State. Chase Parker (66) won a Bostrom, Charlie Hertz, Tri-Valley Elite Wrestling Coach Rich Bailey congratu- face-off, and Ben Wojew- Ethan Lam, Zack Neely and lated Jack Kilner: “he is the epitome of hard work an dedica- ski (17) kept his face-off Eljay Schellenberg. Goalie tion, and truly deserving of domination rolling as he Lucas Bickerton played a this accomplishment.” won 100% of his face-offs. great game with multiple GHS had another State While offense was front and saves. The team lost, 8:10. Qualifier in Sophomore center, defense helped to Later in the day, the Liver- Carter Bailey. Carter had a keep the shut out in effect, as more Phantoms Lacrosse sensational season, consis- Ryan Gill (73) successfully U12 Black team played tently ranked in the top-12 defended any attempts by the Walnut Creek Warriors of State. Carter placed 3rd the Scorpions to score. All U12. Thoren Bostrom led at the NCS Championships in all, the Phantoms won 11 the team in goals, followed and earned the #15 seed at of their 12 face–offs, had 2 with a goal each by Zack the State tournament. Carter shots on goal, 3 assists, 2 Neely, and Andrew Wilker- ended up going 2-2 at State saves and 1 penalty. Phan- son. Goalie Harrison Atkins From L-R top row: Coach Sara Girotto, Alexis Zamora, and did not place, but is set toms 8 – Scorpions 0. had 10 saves while the team to have a bright future. Last Saturday, Livermore collectively had 34 shots on Jazlyn Gonzalez, sofia Paz, Haley Gama, Karly Martins; Carter Bailey and Jack bottom row: Taylen Dayak, Addison McNeil, Ashley Both Carter and Jack Phantom Purple U14 faced a goal for a win, 4:3. Kilner will compete for their wres- Browning, Aubrey Westbrook, saniyah lee, Kendall tling club, Tri Valley Elite, during the off-season as they look Coates forward to competing at the National Championships this summer.The varsity basketball team at Our Savior Lutheran School Livermore became the CVCSAC Conference cham- West Coast Soccer 05 Girls pions against Vineyard Christian Lodi. Pictured are Coach Finish strong in Winter league Quad, Alex, Mick, Rio, Lucas, Coach Blake, Tyler, Tanner, The West Coast Krush 05 Girls team closed out Winter Hunter, Brandon, Jacob and Dereck. League this past Sunday with a 4-0 victory over San Bruno Lowen Thunder. Gll Opening After a scoreless first half, Kayla Robinson broke the deadlock when she scored Krush’s first goal of the game, Day Postponed off a free kick from Paige McLean. Two minutes later, The bats were placed in Hailey Rodear chipped the ball up to Kira Korsak who shot the backpacks with care, the ball past San Bruno’s keeper, upping the score to 2-0. in hopes that Opening Day With seven minutes remaining in the game, Korsak sent would soon be there. Un- a free kick from the right side into the goalie box that was fortunately, Opening Day The Livermore Wrestling Club sent 3 girl wrestlers to deflected by San Bruno but Lauren Stoneberger intercepted was rained out once again the deflection and sent the ball high in the corner of the this year for Granada Little the USA Wrestling Cadet/Junior High School State net, giving Krush a 3-0 lead. League. This is the 2nd year Championships in Fresno last weekend. From L to R: Three minutes later, Krush scored its fourth, and final in a row, and the 4th time Angelina sanchez, Junior division 6th place. Jessica goal of the game. Carly Singleton hit the corner kick that in the last 6 years for an Bepple, Junior division DNP, Ximena Pulido, Cadet just went over the goalie’s outstretched hands and bounced opening day rainout. One of division 3rd place, Junior division 7th place. into the goal. The final score was 4-0, with goal keeper those rainouts was in a major Cassidy Pearson earning the shutout. drought year. Games will be played weather permitting, Tri-Valley Elite Wrestling Competes in NorCal Tournament but Opening Day has been postponed until March 23rd. Tri-Valley Elite (TVE) wrestling successfully competed Miller (record 4-3) 8th place; Henry Baalman (record 3-2) at the NorCal Tournament of Champions March 2, 2019 at finishing in the top 12; Jayson Victoria record 2-2; Cole Oro High School, Loomis, CA. Athletes must qualify for this Klapprott (record 1-2); David Tang (record 1-2) and Rahul event. This tournament attracts the best of the best in middle Datta (participant). Coach Rich Bailey was honored at the school competition. TVE finished #11th out of 128 schools event as the NorCal TOC Coach of the Year for his ongoing and clubs. The team was led by Max Wise who went 3-1 contributions to youth wrestling in California and the Tri and secured a 2nd place finish. Other strong performances Valley Area. Tri-Valley Elite wishes a special congratula- included: Gavin Fernandez (record 5-2) 5th place; Damon tions to Rich Bailey.

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If we really want engage this newer generation, OPEN Updated The concept, “Think Global, years old, and there were over our wine country to shine, and take bold and effective SUN 1- 4 Act Local” may have been 100 glaciers in the park at that what with all the focus on our measures to play our part in to offer introduced by Sir Patrick Ged- time. Now there are less than downtown development and confronting what truly is an an open des, a Scotsman from the early a few dozen. In just the past appeal to visitors, please do existential crisis. A good first design. twentieth century, in his book few years, 70 percent of The something about those trucks. step is to recognize that there Large yard Cities in Evolution. 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It’s not The people of my generation – entists for her “misinformation” a political issue or some con- the baby boomers - have been instead of whoever Mr. Scola spiracy — it’s reality, and we divided about the existence of gets his “information” from. humans caused it, much because Climate Change for years, and His letter states the warnings of our standard of living. what, if anything should be are “poppycock;” we’re doing For those that don’t believe done about it. I think that the better than China and India on in the science, or even the majority of people now believe • reducing CO2 emissions; sci- changes you’ve seen to the en- Climate Change is real – evi- identified by client. Computer screen and print quality ence has no way of evaluating vironment, you may not believe denced by the extreme weather, • may have variations in text, color and photo. 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A newer generation about current conditions like se- coming of age now fully un- vere droughts, fires, floods, and Wine Country Tania Panarello, livermore derstands what its future looks even the extreme cold fronts hit- like and is not satisfied with the ting the east coast and Midwest I was Livermore born and “baby steps” we have taken. due to shifts created by warming bred; I enjoy both Livermore Groups such as the Sunrise temperatures elsewhere. craft beer and Livermore Movement, and young politi- In the ‘80s, James Han- wines. I especially enjoy cians like N.Y. Representative sen, climatologist for NASA, running, hiking, and biking Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are WATeRFiX (Continued from first page) of the WaterFix to the DWR. its structure. Now that DCA Lake Oroville water from It addresses the construction has hired Kathryn Mallon north of the Delta for ap- of the Twin Tunnels, and the as its permanent Executive proximately one-half of its “hardware” that is intended Director, Duerig is leaving. future needs, despite what to carry water from Lake In order to help with Mal- other water supply sources Oroville northwest of the lon’s transition, she will might be developed. Delta, and bring it in a by- make herself available on The WaterFix has been pass around the Delta, and a private contract basis, controversial because the down to a southern Delta according to Zone 7 Wa- Twin Tunnels were included Forebay, where it will be ter Agency Director Sarah in the project by former sent down an aqueduct to Palmer. Palmer also serves Gov. Jerry Brown. He want- users, including Zone 7. as a director on the DCA ed to have a second tunnel to That Delta bypass is in- board. provide more capacity when tended to enable the DWR Current Zone 7 General needed, and as a spare dur- to have less conflict at cer- Manager Valerie Pryor is a ing maintenance of the first tain times of the year with member of the DCFA board. tunnel or damage to it from presents Forum 2019 spawning protected fish and Participation by Palmer an earthquake. However, with sensitive plant species. and Duerig in the DCA, Delta farmers and environ- It will allow DWR to pump and Pryor’s DCFA board mentalists said the tunnels Sustainability with a Capital S: water more frequently than membership reflect the im- would not allow enough it can now, which would portance of the WaterFix to fresh water to flow into the help water districts take Zone 7. The agency, which Delta to protect the habitat The Case for Capacity Building more water and store it in obtains 80% of its water of threatened fish and plant their reservoirs and under- from Lake Oroville north species. ground basins for dry times of the Delta, voted 5-2 in Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday, March 14 of the year. 2017 to support it, the first announced in his State of In a sense, the JPA serves to do so. the State speech that he 8am - 12:30 pm as an oversight committee The two board opponents will drop one of the tunnels to make sure that the proj- did not state their objection to save money. Brown esti- ect is delivered on time. A to the project itself, but mated that the Twin Tunnels The Bankhead Theater separate entity, the Delta thought that a small agency would cost $17 billion. Conveyance Finance Au- like Zone 7 should wait to During the earlier years 2400 First Street, Livermore thority (DCFA), works on see how many of the larger of the WaterFix, from 2006 WaterFix finances. agencies would get behind to 2010, Zone 7 provided Duerig said that she the project. administrative help for the wanted to serve in the in- The board majority project, which then was Featuring: terim post only while the backed the WaterFix be- (Continued on page 10) new JPA was establishing cause Zone 7 will be using Jeanne Bell, MNA, Director of Practice Advancement, Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine

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Sponsored By: 8 The Independent • MARCH 7, 2019 Artists Behind the Painted Wine Barrels, Part i By Laura Ness About a dozen wineries the very literal origins of Fenestra: Del Valle High He says of the experi- was so excited when she pickup and we agreed that have teamed up with local the winery, a depiction of School Students ence, “I really want to point saw vineyard scenes, along that it would be perfect if artists this year to create the estate, where for so long Again this year, Fenes- out what an amazingly sup- with a wonderful old pickup the truck were that model. Livermore Valley’s second these great wines were made tra’s barrel was painted portive partner Wente has (1940 Ford, reminiscent of We also thought it would annual Painted Barrel Trail. and poured.” by the art students at Del been to me the past year. the one her dad is restoring, be fun to put the Omega The public is invited to buy Says Ben, “One story Valle High school, and their They treat artists as profes- being incorporated into the logo on the door of the raffle tickets for a chance to I can share, which I think teacher, Lela Witherspoon, sionals and went out of their design for the barrel. The truck. I added that I wanted win a painted barrel, plus a artists in particular will un- who is a cousin of Lorna way to feature my art. I was theme is “A Saturday Af- to include my dog Maggie case of wine. Raffle tickets derstand, happened at this Edwards, Fenestra’s Tasting able to paint ‘live’ at several ternoon in Livermore Wine and possibly my daughter are $20 each, or six tickets most recent barrel tasting Room Manager. This is the of their events over the year, Country.” Rachel. Alex was also dog- for $100, at participating event in February, when we second time that Del Valle which was a blast for me Vena explains the back- sitting, so Toby joined Mag- wineries, and at the Liver- had the barrel in-progress art students, who range in and seemed to be fun for story behind the barrel con- gie in the back of the truck. more Valley Winegrow- on display. On the first day, age from 16—18, worked on the guests. I was fortunate cept. “The first time I went When Alex and I looked at ers Association’s office. I was positioned pouring a barrel for the Painted Bar- enough to sell a lot of paint- to Omega Road, I not only barrel choices, the patina of Winners will be randomly wine some distance away rel Trail. This year, it was a ings. My own little joke was met the Henkelmans, but the barrel was so beautiful selected and notified imme- from the barrel, but I had totally different set of hands that there is no better place also their travel agent, Mar- that I knew I did not want diately after Barrel Tasting a clear line of vision where and minds on the case. to hang/sell your art than garet, who is coordinating to cover it up. I tried to let Weekend, which is March I could see people placing Witherspoon said she had in a wine tasting room...the their river cruise this fall. the ‘canvas’ inform how the 23 and 24. their jackets and full glasses fun showing off the art from more people drink, the better She also had her two rescue painting developed. That last year’s barrel, explaining the art looks!” pups with her. We all had a weekend, I went for a walk how they executed it. A visi- Asked if he would do it lively conversation that day in Sycamore Grove Park in tor to the Fenestra tasting again, he says, “Absolutely! and I hit it off with humans Livermore and was inspired room during Barrel Tasting Although I would plan a and canines alike. That day, by a hollow tree along the weekend, Linda Bugbee, sturdy table or bench to I threw out the idea of a river path. When I saw the bung won last year’s edition. elevate it this time. I spent around the barrel with vine- hole in the barrel, that was a This year’s barrel theme a lot of time on the ground yards in the background and natural fit. The map blowing is centered around time, painting this one!” a cruise ship; I also talked through the air completed the universe, and a love Access more of Joel’s about including the dogs on the idea.” of nature. The idea of the work at www.joeltesch. the barrel. When I started to Asked what she might barrel going from day to com or on Instagram: gather reference images, the do differently next time, night was thought of by Jaci @artbyjoeltesch. idea of an old truck driving she admitted, “I’m tempted Hammons, and the idea of through the vineyards came to say that I would choose a the solar system came from Omega Cellars: to me. So the river shifted design that involved prim- Ian Fritz. The entire barrel Vena Marie Geasa to a road. And the cross- ing and painting the whole ended up being a group It was fun following art- roads would be marked by barrel. But I really love the effort by a dozen different ist Vena Marie Geasa, an- street signs, showing where role the barrel itself plays in students. other local teacher and artist, Omega Road and S. Vasco the composition. So, with Recalls Witherspoon, on Facebook, as she worked Road meet.” that being said, I guess I “After we got the new un- on the barrel for Omega Cel- “Alex shared that her dad would do my best to budget skyler Wolf works on her barrel at embodied Wines. lars. Alexandra Henkelman (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) painted barrel—and this was restoring a 1940 Ford more time.” big thing is sitting there in my classroom, catching Wineries participating of wine on it... all I could their attention—I started in the 2019 Painted Bar- imagine was a glass of inky asking students for ideas. rel Trail and Raffle are: petite sirah spilling all over We had around six different GRANADA HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORTERS Big White House Winery, my puffy clouds and green concepts get thrown around. Charles R Vineyards, Em- vineyards. So the following One that I found hilarious bodied Wines, Fenestra day I printed a clear ‘work was Donkey Kong. Because PRESENTS OUR THIRD ANNUAL Winery, McGrail Vineyards in progress’ tag and placed it I’m working with multiple and Winery, Murrieta’s on top. Needless to say, I felt groups across multiple class Well, Omega Road Winery, a lot better that day.” periods, it was a simple vote. Page Mill Winery, Retzlaff To learn more, check out Jaci Hammons concept of Vineyards, Wente Vineyards @ben.fish.art on Instagram. ‘Times of Day’ won. Each BlackBlack andand GoldGold Estate Tasting Room and Embodied wines: section was done by a few Wood Family Vineyards. Skyler wolf students in charge of a few We ask this year’s artists Given owner Kimmie elements. Danny Brothers what inspired them to take Spear’s proclivity towards did most of the clouds, Rus- up their talents and put brush birds of prey, the theme for sel Mendenhall did most of SocialSocial to wood. Here are some of the Embodied Wines bar- the solar system on top, Ian their stories. Fritz and Tiffany Guerra did rel is birds. Spears says of SAVE THE DATE-- SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2019 wood Family: Ben Fish artist Skyler Wolf, “She is most of the stars. What the Born in Antioch, and my right ‘wing’ here at Em- students ended up working raised in Oakley, Ben now bodied Wines, assisting me on really depended on where At Campo di Bocce, Livermore 5pm to 11pm resides in Livermore. He with winemaking and tast- we were at in the project as has been working at Wood ing room. She is also state it went along.” Tickets on Sale Now! Family Vineyards as the licensed falconer and helps The entire project, from cellar master for over three me keep the birds happy and beginning brainstorming to Conctact: Girish Shah [email protected] years. When he isn’t pouring healthy.” completion took around 3 Amazing Food, Play Bocce, Live & Silent Auctions, Dancing in the tasting room or assist- Skyler herself admits weeks. Of the project, With- ing in the winemaking pro- she didn’t really have a set erspoon says, “I am very cess, Ben is developing his concept for the barrel this proud! They did a great job.” art. Landscapes have been year. “I knew that some- wente Vineyards: his focus in recent years, thing about the piece had Joel Tesch inspired both by travel and to represent our winery and Wente chooses a differ- the landscape of his home that in its complete form ent local artist each year to region. is birds. Raptors were a be their Feature Artist and He said that he was excit- no-brainer and I knew they design the wine labels for ed to work on another barrel had to be the center of at- their Small Lot Artist Series this year. The one he did last tention, so I filled the center of wines. Artist Joel Tesch year, according to Rhonda panel with raptors and one submitted his portfolio to Wood, literally stayed in the corvid. The birds pictured them in the late summer of Wood Family: “Our very are mine and Kimmie’s two 2017. They reviewed it, had own Holger won the barrel! red tailed hawks (Toko and him submit a label proposal, It is sitting in front of his Aztec), Bodie, our Harris’s and chose him to do the house in Livermore under hawk, Bart, our lanner fal- 2018 Small Lot Artist Series his front porch.” con (fairly large and similar wine labels. This year’s design em- to a Peregrine), and then a They then asked him bodies the winery motto: ferruginous hawk, harpy to do their painted barrel It’s All Good at Wood. Says eagle, American kestrel, for this year. Says Joel of Ben, “The composition is pygmy falcon, barn owl, sea the theme, “I went with an a panorama that stretch- eagle, lesser headed vulture, overhead view of a Wente es around the barrel: on Australian magpie, and Eur- Vineyard with the Liver- one end, you see an idyllic asian eagle owl.” more landscape in the back- beach, perfect for parking The barrel is described ground. I tried to make it a woody and setting up as not only a work of art stand out with vivid colors a picnic with some WFV and a labor of love, but a and a dramatic sunset. I wine. From there, we see a diorama of passion for the also have a glass of wine in golden sunset sky, vineyard- wild things that inspire and the foreground on one side, topped hills rolling beneath. move us: a paean to the with the sunset sky inversely On the farthest end of the natural world and our tribal reflected on the glass for a composition, we arrive at roots. cool visual effect.” Foothill High Recognized as California Distinguished School Foothill High School has “Congratulations to amazing Foothill commu- gained statewide recogni- Foothill High School for this nity for the effort and sup- tion as a 2019 California well-deserved recognition,” port that contributed to this Distinguished School, the said Superintendent David distinction and continues to California Department of Haglund. “Thank you to our help our Falcons soar.” Education announced last week. Foothill was just one of 13 schools in Alameda County honored. The California Distin- guished Schools program recognizes outstanding school programs and practices. Schools are awarded for achieving exceptional student performance for two consecutive school years or closing the achievement gap between two school years. *Extractions & Bone “We are extremely proud Grafting Are Not Included to receive this statewide honor and look forward to SINGLE TOOTH celebrating with our Foothill community,” said Foothill REPLACEMENT Principal Sebastian Bull. “This recognition belongs to our amazing students, families and staff for always striving for excellence.” This marks the fourth time Foothill has been honored as a California Dis- tinguished School. Foothill was honored previously in 2005, 2001 and 1994. MARCH 7, 2019 • The Independent 9 CUNNINGHAM (Continued from first page) County Counsel’s Office tion in order to pass it. On DUSD will be holding an vacate it by a petition filed by mail-only ballot to be sent nine years. It cannot be re- responded that Registrar routine items, that will be no election on June 4 in Area 4. some Area 4 residents who to voters in early April. The newed, except by a vote of Tim Dupuis did follow the problem. The winner of that contest wanted voters to make the ballots must be sent back to the people. law and cooperated with However, on the big deci- would join the board, prob- choice in an election. the Registrar of Voters Office Seniors would continue to petitioners. sion of how to replace Cun- ably in July, after the 30-day As required by the state by May 7. be exempt from the measure. Cunningham said that the ningham, the board would period that the Registrar is school code, the petitioners Dubbed Measure E, the Low-income homeowners recall had no impact on his have to agree on two issues: given to certify the election. needed valid petition sig- tax would extend the current with disabilities would be decision to leave the board. Should a successor be ap- That would bring the board natures from only 1½% of parcel tax by nine years, a tax eligible for an exemption. The pace of court actions is pointed, or should there be an to four seats, which could registered voters in Area 4. that otherwise would expire Only property owners such that it might take more election? Further, whether produce enough votes for a They obtained the needed 76 this year. pay, but landlords may pass than a year to resolve the there is an appointment or decision, or it could result in signatures. recall group’s court action. an election, should it be dis- a 2-2 tie. As of March 4, the Reg- Each parcel would contin- along some or all of the cost “By then, my term would trictwide, or in Area 1, where istrar’s Office website listed ue to pay the same amount, to their tenants. APPOINTMENT $96 per year. The tax would Trustees voted unani- nearly be up,” he said. His Cunningham resides. If it CANDIDATES two candidates who have term expires in 2020. were Area 1, it would impact filed for the June 4 election, continue to raise $1.7 mil- mously to place the measure Cunningham explained the seat of Board President ARE RUNNING Natarajan and Blackman. lion annually for programs, on the ballot. No ballot argu- that he had thought earlier Amy Miller who lives there. The Area 4 seat had been Filing for the Area 4 seat a revenue source that would ment was submitted against about leaving the board, but Her term doesn’t expire until held by Nirinjana “Nini” Na- opened Feb. 11, and will be lost if the tax were not the tax extension. “there was never a good 2020. Legal advice likely tarajan, who was appointed close March 8, according to extended. More information can be time.” Because something will be needed to determine in February on a 3-1 vote of a news release emailed to The funds would be used found on the district’s web- was always important to do whether that situation man- the school board. The Independent from the for recruiting and retaining site at https://www.dublin. for the district; he concluded dates a districtwide election. Cunningham, Miller, and Registrar’s Office on Feb. teachers, preventing an in- k12.ca.us/Page/1. Click on he should simply leave. If the three current trust- Trustee Megan Rouse voted 27. It arrived too late for the crease in class sizes, main- Parcel Tax Renewal Mea- ees can’t make up their minds for Natarajan. Trustee Dan Feb. 28 issue, but in time for BOARD OF THREE Cherrier voted no. Cherrier taining school libraries, and sure. PUTS SPOTLIGHT about whether to appoint or the March 7 issue, one day reading assistance for stu- A new website from a citi- elect, the law requires that it said he preferred the other before the close of filing. ON CONSENSUS finalist for the appointment, dents who read below their zens group will be posted in go to the next regular elec- PARCEL TAX grade level. the next few days. The URL With Cunningham gone, tion, which this year would Gabrielle Blackman, who ran the board now is down to in the 2016 election, but lost. VOTE DUE MAY 7 The revenue is all sub- will be www.yesfordublink- be in November. ject to local control, and ids.com/. three members. All three Adding to the complexity, Although Natarajan took The district has set a will have to agree on an ac- her seat, she was forced to parcel tax extension for a would remain in place for OBITUARIES

in loving Memory of father’s passing interrupted his and Upholstery Care. Brian kitchen at Mendenhall Middle in San Francisco in February ing others and she did this by Marjorie e.J. Bowles studies and he worked at vari- was a man of God who loved School, until her retirement 1965. They lived in the San creating an donating crocheted ous companies, until he found the Lord and used his business in 2003. Francisco East Bay in Califor- baby clothes to the NICU at On February 12, 2019, his calling… draftsman. He as his ministry. Brian was a After her husband Kenneth nia and had a Doberman, Ada, a local San Joaquin hospital heaven gained a beautiful an- spent the majority of his profes- man of honor and integrity who passed away in 1996, Frances who he loved. She was his first nearby. Mary wanted the best gel, Pleasanton resident Mar- sional career at D.W. Nicholson was known for his keen sense continued to stay active with baby until Lisa and Christina for her family and loved them jorie Ellen Johnson Bowles, where he worked for 20+ years of humor and compassion for her friends and family, includ- were born. Years later, he was unconditionally, wanting most age 91. as a Chief Estimating Manager. his fellow man. Brian loved ing vacations with her closest introduced to his second wife, to make sure her children and Ralph was a man of many being outdoors and seized friends. Kathleen, also by a mutual granddaughter were okay. hobbies: photographer, archer, every opportunity to take his A major stroke almost took friend. They were married in She is survived by her handyman, artist, and avid family members and friends her life in 2004, and left her Reno in August 1986. He in- son, Matthew Norman, Les- golfer. He kept meticulous fishing and boating as often as wheelchair bound, and un- stantly become part of another lie Norman (aka Lynn Nor- notes on each golf course he possible. He could always be able to speak more than a few family with Kathleen’s daugh- man), granddaughter Angelica played, and his photo albums found driving his dog Bubby, in words. She still prospered for ters, Terryl and Lori. Carlos Norman-Beltran and brother and stamp collections were a backpack, on his motorcycle another 15 years, many of and Kathleen lived in Union Howard Joseph Lawler and well organized, but his true for a ride down to the beach them living at home with the City, Calif., until they moved his family passion was building things. or into town to run errands. help of live-in caretakers. She to Livermore, Calif., in 2001. In In the early seventies he built He loved playing golf with his lit up when she received visits addition to eight grandchildren lavern (larry) a future retirement home on sons, brothers, nephew, and from her children, lifelong to love, a Yorkie named Lola Brentwood Lake in Twain friends. But most of all, Brian best friend Ida Hartman, and stole his heart. Carlos built a William Morris Harte, Calif. Over the next lived his life as a servant to his in-laws Bill and Lucille Way. big tree house in the backyard Nov 10, 1943 - Feb 25, -2019 Born and raised in Alam- 15 years that small dwelling Lord and Savior! Frances is survived by for the grandchildren where Larry was born in Oneida, eda, Calif., Marge met her morphed into a beautiful house Brian’s precious time on her daughter Kathy DiPaola; we have so many wonderful N.Y. on November 10, 1943 husband, Robert Bowles, while that would shelter them for the earth was greatly cherished by son Kenny Way; son-in-law memories of barbeques while and passed away on Febru- playing badminton at the lo- next 25 years. all who were lucky enough to Mark Dipaola; daughter-in-law watching the children play as ary 25, 2019. Larry's family cal gym. The two quickly fell know and love him. He will Brooke Way and grandchildren, they grew up. He was the head moved from New York to in love, wed, and moved to continue to live in our hearts Kaylie DiPaola, Jared DiPaola, and the heart of his families. Vallejo, Calif., and then to Pleasant Hill then West Co- as he looks down on us from Kelsey Way, and Evan Way. We hope to continue the love Livermore 1956. He graduated vina, where they raised their heaven. Callaghan Mortuary is hon- and traditions he shared with from Livermore High School in three amazing daughters. After Friends and family are in- ored to be serving the Way all of us. 1962. After high school, Larry spending many years there, the vited to a funeral service on family. Carlos is survived by his enlisted in the Air Force. two moved back to the Bay Friday, Mar. 8, at noon at Cal- An online guestbook is children Lisa (James) VanScoik Area and into their home in laghan Mortuary, 3833 East available for condolences at of Arizona City, Ariz., Chris- Pleasanton, where many more Avenue, Livermore. Burial to www.callaghanmortuary.com tina Beltrame of Mishawaka, memories were created in the follow at Roselawn Cemetery, Ind., and step-daughter Terryl years to come. 1240 N Livermore. Callaghan Carlos Nestor Beltrame (Robert) Susie of Livermore. Marge was the social but- Mortuary is honored to be He is survived by grandchil- terfly of the family, spending serving the Baker family. An Resident of livermore dren Sarah VanScoik of Ari- her time with multiple groups online guestbook is available No 13, 1933 – Feb 26, 2019 zona City, Ariz., Mary VanS- including her colleagues from Ralph is survived by his for condolences at www.cal- coik of Farmington, Minn., Carlos passed away sur- Lydikson Elementary, the wife of 67 years, Louise, laghanmortuary.com Kimberly Fagin of San Pedro, rounded by family. He touched Garden Club of Pleasanton, daughter Karen, her husband, Calif., Karly and Joseph Harri- many lives with his great love bible study, water aerobics, her Scott and their 3 sons: Wesley son of Livermore, Jillian Susie Frances Way of family and friends, his life bridge group, and her friends of Moehlenbruck (wife Sarah, of Austin, Texas, Nicole Susie Alameda from grade school. Feb 9, 1942 - Feb 25, 2019 stories, his friendly and joking grandchildren Anaylah, Jaxon), of San Francisco, Calif., and Larry is survived by his She also enjoyed baking cakes Derek Moehlenbruck (wife Frances Way, of Livermore, Paige Susie of Livermore, . He wife of 53 years, Nancy, sons for all occasions, gardening in Fernanda, grandchilden Elea- passed away in the late evening is also survived by his brother David and Robert (Livermore) her yard, watching the Golden zar, Marjan, Luis), and Andrew of February 25th; she was 77. Hugo Beltrame of Buenos Ai- ; sister Linda Fagundes (Liver- State Warriors play (especially Crowson (wife Michaela), son Frances was born February 9, res, Argentina. more); brother Tom (Selah, Steph Curry), and spending Mark Puhalovich, his wife 1942, in Livermore, and was He is preceded in death Wash); and three grandsons time with her friends and fam- Barbara Jean Huff, her son Kris raised in Pleasanton. She is pre- by wife, Kathleen (Machado) Devon, Kyle, Dakota; grand- ily. Taylor (grandchildren, Aus- ceded in death by her mother Beltrame on February 25, 2016, daughter Samantha; two great She is survived by her three tin, Faith, Chandler, Kristlyn) Ann Riebli, father Joseph Rie- first wife Patti (Mustard) Bel - grandchildren, Jamison and daughters Susan Bowles, Bar- along with numerous nieces, bli, and husband Kenneth Way. trame on May 25, 2005, step- Zoe. bara (Mike) Dunn, and Robin nephews and their families. daughter Lori Harrison on At this time no services (Bob) Gilbert, five grandchil- Ralph’s services were held March 20, 2009; and son-in- will be held. Celebration of dren: Tyler (Megan) Dunn, at the Poway-Bernardo Mortu- law Ronald Harrison on Janu- Life will be held at a later date. Teresa Dunn, Dana (Bryan) ary where Louise was present- ary 21, 2009. personality, and his culinary Friends and family will be Saindon, Chris (Lindsey) Gil- ed with the flag from the honor Friends and family are and barbeque skills. He loved notified. Callaghan Mortuary bert, and Stephanie Gilbert, as guard. Private interment will invited to a Rosary on Thurs- to cook for his friends and is honored to be serving the well as five great grandchil- be held at Miramar National day, March 7, 2019 at 7 p.m. family and was well known Morris family. dren: Kaleb, Isabella, Owen, Cemetery. In lieu of flowers at Callaghan Mortuary, and for his pasta, empanadas and An online guestbook is Fitz, and Ellie, and another donations may be made to the a funeral service on Friday, chimichurri. He was very proud available for condolences at baby coming in April. She also Alzheimer's Association. March 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at to have become a US citizen www.callaghanmortuary.com leaves behind her pride and joy, St. Michael Church, 458 Maple but as his wife Kathleen would her cat Pixie. Street in Livermore. Burial to Brian David Baker often say, “You can take Carlos The family would like to follow at the Mission Santa Alberto Garcia Junior out of Argentina, but you can’t thank the surgeons, doctors, Jan. 22, 1958 – Mar. 1, 2019 Clara Cemetery. Oct. 10, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2019 take Argentina out of Carlos.” and nurses of Kaiser Walnut Brian Baker beloved father, Frances graduated from Callaghan Mortuary is hon- He had great pride in his heri- Alberto (Betito) Garcia Jr. Creek and Pleasanton Nursing grandfather, son, brother, and Amador Valley High School ored to be serving the Beltrame tage and shared so much of his of Livermore, Calif., passed and Rehabilitation Center for friend passed away surrounded in 1960 and continued to stay family. An online guestbook is culture with his family, along away at home after a nine the weeks of love and compas- by loved ones at the age of 61 very active with her fellow available for condolences at with building new traditions in month illness due to an aggres- sion they showed her in her last while visiting family in Liver- classmates, including being a www.callaghanmortuary.com the United States. sive brain tumor, on Thursday, weeks with us. more, Calif., on March 1, after part of the reunion committee. Callaghan Mortuary and Carlos was born to parents February 28, 2019. In lieu of flowers, please a sudden battle with cancer. After high school, she start- Livermore Crematory, 3833 Elio Francisco and Catalina make any donations to a charity ed working at the Lawrence East Avenue, Livermore, CA Cordulia Beltrame in Rosario, of choice in honor of Marge. Livermore Laboratory, where 94550 P: 925.447.2942, F: Argentina. He grew up near Friends and family are in- she met the love of her life, 925.447.2948, email: cal- his grandparents whom he vited to attend the service for Kenneth Way. They were mar- [email protected], adored and had many special Marge on Saturday, March ried on June 26th, 1966, and website: callaghanmortuary. memories of time he and his 9th at noon at Graham Hitch made Livermore their home, com Mortuary, 4167 First Street, where they raised their two brother spent with them. After his formal education he was Pleasanton, Calif., 94566. children, Kathy and Kenny. in Memory Of After having her children, in the Army before joining the Frances became a homemaker. Federal Police. He worked as Mary Jean Norman Ralph John Puhalovich a mechanic and drove all over Apr 17, 1925 - Feb 14, 2019 Staying home with her chil- Mary Jean Norman passed dren was her greatest joy; she southern Argentina. He came to away and was reunited with World War II veteran, Ralph the United States in 1963 and would make every day fun with her husband Robert Norman He was born in Pleasanton, Puhalovich, beloved husband, various games, songs, and deli- lived in the Los Angeles area. (aka Little Bob) on the morn- He learned to speak English Calif., on October 10, 2010 to father, grandfather, great- Brian is survived by his five cious cooking. She would also ing of February 26, 2019, by listening to Paul Harvey, Abigail (Marquez) and Alberto grandfather and friend to all, children: Jill Magana (Ramon), run her husband’s successful surrounded by her family at going to the same movie over Garcia. passed away after suffering a Laura Finley (Pat), Gary Baker photography business, doing Manteca Kaiser. and over, and going to the same Betito went to Jackson El- stroke February 14, 2019 at (Jen), Candice Bigwood (Will), the billing, numbering the lunch counter everyday. He ementary and was in the second the age of 93. Ralph was born and Brennan Baker; his 14 negatives, putting the photos was a trained mechanic and grade. He was the youngest of and raised in Oakland, Calif., grandchildren; his mother Stel- in albums, and so much more. held various jobs leading up to six children and loved dino- living with his mother Flora, la Beck; brothers: Paul-Mark In her spare time, Frances loved work at Eli Porsche Audi where saurs, Legos and being with father Ivan, brother John, and Baker, Glenn Baker, and Jim playing sports. Age never held he forged many friendships his family. sister Marie. The neighbor Baker; his sisters: Mimi Alford, her back, as she played softball of coworkers and customers. Betito leaves behind his who lived behind him, Louise Audrey Faulkner, and Kathy and volleyball into her 40’s. He then opened up his own parents Alberto and Abigail Campanella, would end up be- Keller; and many nieces, neph- She also bowled for 20+ years business, Alfa Autohaus in Garcia; grandparents Alfonso ing his wife many years later. ews and dear friends. He was at Granada Bowl and enjoyed a Fremont for over 20 years until and Ma Isabel (Ruelas) Gar- He graduated from Oakland preceded in death by his father league with her son up until her he retired. Also, he co-owned cia, Jacinto and Concepción High School and entered the Jim Baker, Step-father John stroke in 2004. She also loved a restaurant in Fremont called (Garibaldo) Marquez; beloved US Army as an infantryman, Beck, Uncle Emil Steinberger, watching sports, specifically Milano for a couple of years brothers and sisters Anthony, serving for 2 1/2 years in the sister-in-law Connie Baker, the Golden State Warriors, Mary Jean was known for during that same time where he Alexis, Arlett, Abriel, Angelo, First Division (The Big Red nephew Jonathan Baker, and Oakland Raiders and Oakland her love of crocheting, knit- enjoyed making fresh pasta for and many, many more family One). Major battles in which granddaughter Brielle Baker. A’s. Even after her stroke, she ting, drawing and enduring customers. In addition to cook- members and friends. he fought were D-Day, Battle Brian was born on Janu- made sure to watch every War- her granddaughters endless ing, another favorite hobby was Services will be held Mon- of the Bulge, and Hurtgen ary 22, 1958 in Peekskill New riors game, and could tell you need to take SnapChat photos flying his airplane Juliet. He day, March 11, 2019 at 11 AM Forest. He was the recipient York. He grew up and attended the score by flashing her hand with her. She could always be and his first wife, Patti obtained at Saint Michael Church. 458 of multiple Bronze Stars and school in the Livermore Val- by 5's. found working on one crochet their pilot licenses together and Maple St., Livermore. Purple Hearts. After the service ley. He worked at Livermore When her children were project or another when friends would fly every weekend. In lieu of flowers the family he attended College of Marin Lawrence National Laboratory older, she decided to join the and family came to visit her Carlos was introduced to asked for donations to be made followed by the University of for 15 years and then moved to work force again, working in at Manteca Care and Rehab, his first wife, Patti, by a mutual in his name to Rooms of Hope California at Berkeley where Oak Harbor, Wash., to start his the kitchen at Granada High her home of the last 3 years. friend and the two were married at www.roomsofhope.org. he studied architecture. His own business, All Faith Carpet School, and then managing the Mary Jean also enjoyed help- 10 The Independent • MARCH 7, 2019 Bob Bronzan Named Winner of irv Oliner Award The Irv Oliner Award is coaching staff as an assistant zan produced 33 individual given to individuals for their coach since administrators EBAL Champions, 8 North outstanding contributions were not allowed to maintain Coast Section medalists, 4 and promotion of wrestling head coaching status. As North Coast Regional med- in the state of California. Re- the assistant coach to new alists, a North Coast Section Tax Changes Impact Homeowners tired Educator Bob Bronzan Head Coach Jack Lopez, the Champion and medalist at By Cher wollard from Livermore has been Livermore program added the Northern California In- named the winner of the additional EBAL team titles vitational. Federal tax benefits are • The mortgage interest you would only be able to 2019 Irv Oliner Award. A in 1971, 1972, and a tourna- Always known to be among the many compelling deduction. This popular tax deduct $10,000 of that on fixture on the wrestling scene ment title in 1974. A master very organized and detail reasons for purchasing a deduction allows homeown- your federal tax return for home. But for many home- ers with loans against their 2018. for over five decades, Bob at the art of motivating his oriented, Bronzan took his owners, starting this year property to deduct some or • Deduction for moving skills back to the wrestling those benefits may look a all of the interest paid on expenses. Taxpayers who mat and was the tournament little different. those loans. Interest paid on moved for certain approved Director for the Livermore The Tax Cuts and Jobs mortgages for primary and reasons used to be able to Invitational and Jim Miltner Act took effect Jan. 1, 2018, secondary residences is de- deduct their unreimbursed Frosh/Soph tournaments for bringing sweeping changes ductible up to certain limits. moving expenses. Begin- many years. The Livermore to the American tax law If you have a mortgage ning in 2018, only active Invitational was renamed in system. on your home that you took duty military personnel are the early 1990s to the Bob Taxpayers did not see out before Oct. 13, 1987, all eligible for this deduction. Bronzan Invitational in his those changes when they of the interest you paid in • The mortgage insurance honor. He also helped run filled out their income tax 2018 is deductible. deduction. This is not about the CIF North Coast Section forms last year, but they will If you have a mortgage property insurance, which Championships and directed be very noticeable this year on your home that you took protects you if your home several EBAL and novice/JV and every year. Parts of the out between Oct. 13, 1987, is damaged by fire or other level tournaments. Bronzan law – including adjustments and Dec. 16, 2017, you can calamities. was one of the first individu- to the tax rates and increased deduct interest on mortgages This rule applies to insur- als to use a computer to run personal deduction and child up to a total of $1 million ance required by lenders on Bob Bronzan receiving the irv Oliner Award at the state a wrestling tournament in tax credits -- expire at the ($500,000 for married peo- some mortgages, usually championships. In the picture from left to right are Clark the 1980s. end of 2025, unless ex- ple filing separately). loans involving low down- Photography has long tended by Congress. The new tax bill reduced payments. That insurance Conover, Bob Bronzan, and Al Fontes Some things haven’t the limit to interest on up was deductible beginning (Photo - Clark Conover) been a passion of Bob Bron- changed. For instance, the to $750,000 ($375,000 in 2006 through 2014. Con- zan. Since his first coaching exclusion of capital gains for married people filing gress then extended the Bronzan has been an integral athletes, as well as promoting position, Bronzan has active- tax on real property remains separately). So, with a deduction for one year each part of the sport of wres- his program, Bronzan aver- ly taken thousands of photos the same. few exceptions, folks who time for the tax years 2015, tling since the mid-1960s. aged 80 kids on the roster and of wrestlers in the Livermore When you sell property purchased a home in 2018 2016 and 2017. Bronzan was hired in 1964 was also very instrumental in Valley Joint Unified School that increases in value, you are more limited in their On Jan. 8, Rep. Julia at Livermore High School organizing rooter buses for District and has expanded to usually would be required mortgage interest deduc- Brownley (D-CA) intro- as a social science teacher, students and fans to attend the CIF North Coast Section. to pay capital gains taxes tions than those who bought duced the Mortgage Insur- football coach, baseball away dual meets. Bronzan spent 42 years as an on that increase – minus the earlier. ance Tax Deduction Act of coach and wrestling coach. After a long break from educator. He retired in 2007 costs of selling the property • The interest deduction 2019, which would perma- Bronzan took the helm as coaching, Bronzan took over as Deputy Superintendent of and any improvements you for lines of credit. If you nently enshrine the deduc- the head wrestling coach in in 1983 for a one-year stint the Livermore Valley Joint have made. use a line of credit up to tion in the tax code and 1966 (his inaugural season when the program was in Unified School District. -Af But if that property is $100,000 in the purchase would apply to all amounts was in 1963). In short order, need of a coach. Without ter retirement, Bronzan has your primary residence and of your home, or to build or paid or accrued since Dec. Bronzan elevated the Liver- hesitation, Bronzan took on continued to actively take you lived in it for at least substantially improve your 31, 2017. That bill is await- more wrestling program to a struggling program and photos of wrestling, as well two of the five years before property, you may be able to ing action in the House new heights in the East Bay within only a few months as other extracurricular ac- the sale, you likely can deduct the interest you paid, Ways and Means Commit- Athletic League (EBAL) and brought the Livermore Cow- tivities in the school district. avoid paying taxes on the as long as you do not exceed tee. the North Coast section, win- boys back to EBAL dual As a member of the Liver- first $250,000 in capital the mortgage interest deduc- So, for now, mortgage ning titles in 1967, 1969, and meet contender status, plac- more-Granada Boosters, he gains ($500,000 for married tion limit. If you use the insurance is not deductible. couples filing jointly) on the line of credit for any other That could change. Past 1970, respectively. ing runner-up in the league uses these photographs to property. purpose – paying down debt, Congressional action has When Bronzan was pro- and sending several wrestlers help promote high school (In a few specific circum - for example, or helping your made deductibility retroac- moted to an administra- to the North Coast Section athletics. These photos are stances, you may be allowed children purchase a home tive. If that happens again tive position at the school, Championships. During his available to students, parents, to write off a portion of the -- the interest is likely not and you have already filed he chose to remain on the entire coaching tenure, Bron- and schools free of charge. capital gains even if you deductible. your taxes without claiming have not met the eligibility • Deduction for state the deduction, you’ll have requirement.) and local taxes. Until this the option of amending your WATeRFiX Another example: Rules year, you could deduct the tax return. (Continued from page 7 ) about tax-deferred exchang- amount you paid in property Everyone’s tax situation es that can occur in the sale taxes plus state and local is unique. For information called the Bay Delta Con- Executive Director, is a 40 professional service con- of investment property if income taxes from your on how these rules apply servation Plan (BDCP). registered civil engineer, tracts. very specific criteria are federal taxes, regardless to your tax liability, consult Zone 7 staff, including Du- with 30 years of planning, As for specific water met, including purchase of of amounts. The new tax your trusted tax accountant erig, participated in some design and construction infrastructure projects, Mal- qualified replacement prop- law caps that deduction at or attorney. of the early meetings. One experience, according to a lon has supervised 500 em- erty within a certain period $10,000 for both married If you are thinking about staff member, Karla Ne- news release from DCA. ployees in a 10-year, $14 of time. couples and single people. buying or selling real estate, meth, attended meetings, Between 2014 and 2018, billion water and waste- These rules did not So, if your property taxes contact your local Realtor and later became Gov. Jerry Mallon managed all aspects water capital construction change. Some of the rules equal $8,500 per year and today. Brown’s appointee to head of the planing, design and program for the New York that did change can have your state income taxes the Department of Water construction of Bloomberg City Department of Envi- significant impact on home- are $6,000, you would be Cher Wollard is a Realtor Resources, a position she LP European headquarters ronmental Protection. owners. paying a total of $14,500 with Berkshire Hathaway They include: in state and local taxes. But HomeServices Drysdale currently holds. in London, directing more Properties in Livermore. Mallon, the new DCA than 140 construction and

under the fictitious business Lane, Livermore, CA 94550, business as: 1. Stonebuilt 2. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Petitioner’s name is (El nombre Cortes de California (www. The name, address, and tele- LEGAL NOTICES name(s) listed above: N/A Kelly Schwartz, 5224 Diane Full Twist Wear 3. Oakauto- NAMe sTATeMeNT del demandante): sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblio- phone number of petitioner’s Signature of Registrants: Lane, Livermore, CA 94550. mate 4. Teach Crypto, 7172 File NO. 555394 teca de leyes de su condado attorney, or petitioner without FOR iNFORMATiON /s/: Joe Nichols, Owner. This This business is conducted by Regional St suite # 202, Dublin, The following person(s) do- Dublin Unified School o en la corte que le quede an attorney, are: (El nombre, PLACING statement was filed with the a Married Couple. The date on CA 94568, is hereby registered ing business as: KL Bartlett District mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la directión y el número de LEGAL NOTICES County Clerk of Alameda on which the registrant first com- by the following owner(s): Consulting,1229 Lake- la cuota de presentation, pida teléphono del abogado del de- Call 925-243-8000 January 29, 2019. Expires menced to transact business David Stone, 6950 Darian Ct, hurst Rd Livermore, CA Case Number al secretario de la corte que mandante, o del demandante January 29, 2024. under the fictitious business Dublin, CA 94568. 94551, is hereby registered (Numero De Caso): le de un formulario de exen- si no tiene abogado, son:) The Independent Legal No. name(s) listed above: 2/8/2019 This business is conducted by the following owner(s): RG18924850 cion de pago de cuotas. Si 4482 Published February 14, Signature of Registrants: by an individual. The date on Karen Bartlett, 1229 Lakehurst no presenta su respuesta a Harold M. Frieman, sBN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 21, 28 March 7, 2019. /s/: Jon Schwartz, Owner. This which the registrant first com- Rd Livermore, CA 94551. You have 30 CALENDAR tiempo, puede perder el caso 148099; lOZANO sMiTH NAMe sTATeMeNT statement was filed with the menced to transact business This business is conducted DAYS after this summons and por incumplimiento y la corte le 2001 North Main st, suite File NO. 555149 County Clerk of Alameda on under the fictitious business by an individual. The date legal papers are served on you podra quitar su sueldo, dinero 500, Walnut Creek, CA The following person(s) do- February 13, 2019. Expires name(s) listed above: N/A. on which the registrant first to file a written response at this y bienes sin mas advertencia. 925-953-1620. ing business as: The Lash FICTITIOUS BUSINESS February 13, 2024. Signature of Registrants: commenced to transact busi- court and have a copy served Lounge, 3016 W. Jack London NAMe sTATeMeNT The Independent Legal No. /s/: David Stone, Owner. This ness under the fictitious busi- on the plaintiff. A letter or phone Hay otros requisitos legales. Es Dated (Fecha): November Blvd., Livermore, CA 94551, File NO. 555117 4486 Published February 21, statement was filed with the ness name(s) listed above: call will not protect you. Your recomendable que llame a un 26, 2018 is hereby registered by the fol- The following person(s) doing 28 March 7,14, 2019. County Clerk of Alameda on 06/14/2014. written response must be in abogado inmediatamente. Si no Clerk, by (Secretario, lowing owner(s): business as: American Fenes- February 21, 2019. Expires Signature of Registrants: proper legal form if you want the conoce a un abogado, puede por) Chad Finke, Deputy Camelia Theaceae Corpora- tration Testing Agency, 5289 February 21, 2024. /s/: Karen Bartlett, Owner. court to hear your case. There Ilamar a un servicio de remision (Asistente) tion, 177 Park Avenue, Ste Rickenbacker Circle, Liver- The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed with may be a court form that you a abogados. Si no puede pagar 200, San Jose, CA 95113. more, CA 94551, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4488. Published February 28 the County Clerk of Alameda can use for your response. You a un abogado, es posible que The independent legal No. This business is conducted registered by the following NAMe sTATeMeNT March 7,14, 21, 2019. on February 19, 2019. Expires can find these court forms and cumpla con los requisitos para 4492 Publish December 6th, by a corporation. The date on owner(s): File NO. 554329 February 19, 2024. more information at the Cali- obtener servicios legales gra- 2018. Published (Publicado): which the registrant first com- CMA Consulting, 289 Rickne- The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. fornia Courts Online Self-Help tuitos de un programa de ser- March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 menced to transact business backer Circle, Livermore, CA business as: Golden Gate Res- 4491. Published February Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ vicios legales sin fines de lucro. under the fictitious business 94551. taurant Inspections, 1807 San- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS March 7,14, 21, 28, 2019. selfhelp), your county law li- Puede encontrar estos grupos PUBLIC NOTICE name(s) listed above: N/A This business is conducted by a ta Rita Rd D-271, Pleasanton, NAMe sTATeMeNT brary, or the courthouse near- sin fines de lucro en el sitio web APPLICATION FOR Signature of Registrants: corporation. The date on which CA 94566, is hereby registered File NO. 555663 est you. If you cannot pay the de California Legal Services, FOREIGN TRADE SUBZONE /s/: Corinne Tran, President. the registrant first commenced by the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- SUMMONS filing fee, ask the court clerk for (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), eXPANsiON This statement was filed with to transact business under the Golden Gate Restaurant In- ing business as: Halos Pres- (CITACION JUDICIAL) a fee waiver form. If you do not en el Centro de Ayuda de las TESLA, INC. the County Clerk of Alameda fictitious business name(s) spections, 1807 Santa Rita Rd sure Washing, 5880 East NOTICE TO file your response on time, you Cortes de California, (www. sAN JOse FOReiGN TRADe on February 11, 2019. Expires listed above: 2/11/2019. D-271, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Ave Apt 254, Livermore, CA DeFeNDANT may lose the case by default, sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose ZONe 18 February 11, 2024. Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted by a 94550, is hereby registered Aviso Al Demandado: and your wages, money, and en contacto con la corte o el The City of San Jose, Grantee The Independent Legal No. /s/: Omar Hindiyeh, President. LIimited Liability Company. The by the following owner(s): Name (Nombre) property may be taken without colegio de abogados locales. of Foreign Trade Zone 18, 4481 Published February 14, This statement was filed with date on which the registrant Eduardo Morales, 5880 East further warning from the court. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene has applied to the U.S. For- 21, 28, March 7, 2019. the County Clerk of Alameda first commenced to transact Ave Apt 254, Livermore, CA GRAFTON STATION, LLC, derecho a reclamar las cuotas y eign Trade Zones Board for on February 11, 2019. Expires business under the fictitious 94550. a California limited liability There are other legal require- los costos exentos por imponer expanded subzone status February 11, 2024. business name(s) listed above: This business is conducted company; JAMES TONG, an ments. You may want to call an un gravamen sobre cualquier for Tesla, Inc. in Livermore, The Independent Legal No. 07/02/2015 by an individual. The date individual; MEI FONG TONG, attorney right away. If you do recuperacion de $10,000 o mas California. The application was FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4483 Published February 21, Signature of Registrants: on which the registrant first an individual; ALAMEDA not know an attorney, you may de valor recibida mediante un filed on February 12, 2019 pur- NAMe sTATeMeNT 28 March 7,14, 2019. /s/: Victor Casaus, Owner- commenced to transact busi- COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; want to call an attorney referral acuerdo o una concesion de suant to the provisions of the File NO. 554638-9 Member. This statement was ness under the fictitious busi- CITY OF DUBLIN; DR ACQUI- service. If you cannot afford an arbitraje en un caso de derecho Foreign-Trade Zones Act and The following person(s) doing filed with the County Clerk of ness name(s) listed above: SITIONS II, LLC, a Delaware attorney, you may be eligible for civil. Tiene que pagar el grava- the regulations of the Board. business as: 1)Willow & Wolf Alameda on January 23, 2019. 02/06/2019. limited liability company; DR free legal services from a non- men de la corte antes de que la Subzone 18G operated by Ranch 2) Whiskey Rye Ranch, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires January 23, 2024. Signature of Registrants: ACQUISITION II, LLC, a Dela- profit legal services program. corte pueda desechar el caso. Tesla, Inc. currently con- 6033 Dagnino Rd, Livermore, NAMe sTATeMeNT The Independent Legal No. /s/: Eduardo Morales, Owner. ware limited liability company; You can locate these nonprofit sists of 11 sites in Palo Alto, CA 94551, is hereby regis- File NO. 554996 4485 Published February 21, This statement was filed with DR ACQUISITIONS I, LLC, groups at the California Le- Fremont, Hayward, Newark, tered by the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- 28 March 7,14, 2019. the County Clerk of Alameda a Delaware limited liability gal Services Web site (www. The name and address of the Sunnyvale and San Jose. Whiskey Rye, LLC 6033 Dagni- ing business as: Retzlaff on February 25, 2019. Expires company; CHANG SU-O-LIN, lawhelpcalifomia.org), the Cali- court are: (El nombre y direc- The proposed subzone ex- no Rd, Livermore, CA 94551. Vineyards 1356 S. Liver- February 25, 2024. aka CHANG SU-O LIN, aka fornia Courts Online Self-Help cion de la corte son:) pansion is for two new sites: This business is conducted by more Ave Livermore, CA The Independent Legal No. CHANG SU O-LIN, aka JEN- Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ Superior Court of California Site 12 at 800 Atlantis Street, a Limited Liability Co. The date 94550, is hereby registered FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4489. Published February NIFER LIN, an individual; selfhelp), or by contacting your County of Alameda Livermore (18.8 acres) and on which the registrant first by the following owner(s): NAMe sTATeMeNT March 7,14, 21, 28, 2019. HONG LIEN LIN, aka FRED- local court or county bar asso- 1225 Fallon street, Site 13 at 201 Discovery Av- commenced to transact busi- Robert Wesley Taylor, 1356 S. File NO. 555364 ERIC LIN, aka FREDERICH ciation. NOTE: The court has Oakland, CA 94612 enue, Livermore (32.5 acres). ness under the fictitious busi- Livermore Ave Livermore, CA The following person(s) doing LIN, an individual; HONG YAO a statutory lien for waived fees ness name(s) listed above: N/A 94550. business as: Bay Ridge Drone FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LIN, aka KEVIN LIN, an indi- and costs on any settlement or Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted Services, 5152 Blackbird Drive NAMe sTATeMeNT vidual; DUBLIN SAN RAMON arbitration award of $10,000 or /s/: Demetrious N. Shaffer, by an individual. The date on Pleasanton, CA 94566, is File NO. 555798 SERVICES DISTRICT; SBC more in a civil case. The courts Owner Managing Member. which the registrant first com- hereby registered by the follow- The following person(s) doing PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE lien must be paid before the This statement was filed with menced to transact business ing owner(s): business as: Pro Diamond Win- COMPANY, a California cor- court will dismiss the case. AVI- the County Clerk of Alameda under the fictitious business Jason Spooner, 5152 Blackbird dow Cleaning Services, 1316 poration; TOLL-DUBLIN, LLC, SO! Lo han demandado. Si no on January 30, 2019. Expires name(s) listed above:N/A. Drive Pleasanton, CA 94566. Rhododendron Dr, Livermore, a California limited liability responde dentro de 30 dias, la January 30, 2024. Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted CA 94551, is hereby regis- company; TOLL CA II, LP, a corte puede decidir en su con- The Independent Legal No. /s/: robert W. Taylor, Owner. by an Individual. The date on tered by the following owner(s): California limited partnership; tra sin escuchar su version. Lea 4478 Published February 14, This statement was filed with which the registrant first com- Osiris Chavez, 1822 Paseo La- TOLL-DUBLIN, LP, a Califor- la informacion a continuation. 21, 28 March 7, 2019. the County Clerk of Alameda menced to transact business guna Seco Apt#188, Livermore, nia limited partnership; TOLL on February 6, 2019. Expires under the fictitious business CA 94551. CA GP, CORP., a California Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALEN- February 6, 2024. name(s) listed above: N/A This business is conducted by corporation; PACIFIC GAS DARIO despues de que le en- The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: Co-partners. The date on which AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, treguen esta citation y papeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4484 Published February 21, /s/: Jason Spooner, Owner. the registrant first commenced a California corporation; THE legales para presentar una NAMe sTATeMeNT 28 March 7,14, 2019. This statement was filed with to transact business under the PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE respuesta por escrito en esta File NO. 554588 the County Clerk of Alameda fictitious business name(s) COMPANY OF AMERICA, corte y hacer que se entregue The following person(s) do- on February 15, 2019. Expires listed above: 02/27/2019. a New Jersey corporation; una copia al demandante. Una ing business as: Oppedisano February 15, 2024. Signature of Registrants: ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN carta o una Ilamada telefonica Wood Fire Pizza, 596 Caliente FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. /s/: Osiris Chavez,General AND CLAIMING AN INTER- no lo protegen. Su respuesta Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, is NAMe sTATeMeNT 4487 Published February 28, Partner. This statement was EST IN THE PROPERTY; and por escrito tiene que estar en hereby registered by the follow- File NO. 555251 March 7,14, 21, 2019. filed with the County Clerk of DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, formato legal correcto si de- ing owner(s): The following person(s) doing Alameda on February 27, 2019. sea que procesen su caso en Joe Nichols, 596 Caliente Ave, business as: Young Fit Hu- Expires February 27, 2024. You have been sued. Read the la corte. Es posible que haya Livermore, CA 94550. mans, 5224 Diane Lane, Liver- The Independent Legal No. information below and on the un formulario que usted pueda This business is conducted more, CA 94550, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4490. Published February next page. Lo han demandado. usar para su respuesta. Puede by an Individual. The date on registered by the following NAMe sTATeMeNT March 7,14, 21, 28, 2019. Lea la informacion a continu- encontrar estos formularios which the registrant first com- owner(s): File NO. 555524-555527 acon y en la pagina siguiente. de la corte y mas informacion menced to transact business Jon Schwartz, 5224 Diane The following person(s) doing en el Centro de Ayuda de las MARCH 7, 2019 • The Independent 11

No additional production FICTITIOUS BUSINESS dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to Reasonable transport (meals/ or more (labor and/or materials) authority is being requested. NAMe sTATeMeNT 3pm. lodging) to place of employ- be licensed by the Contractors Public comment is invited from File NO. 555874 Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. ment will be provided/reim- State License Board. State law interested parties. The clos- The following person(s) do- ORG, to see adoptable ani- bursed if worker completes half also requires that contractors ing period for public comment ing business as: PMI Al- mals, volunteer opportunities, the employment period. Return include their license numbers is April 1, 2019. Submissions ameda County, 111 Dana and how to donate. transportation provided if em- on all advertising. Check your shall be addressed to the Cirlce, Livermore,CA 94550, ployment period completed or contractor’s status at www. Board’s Executive Secre- is hereby registered by Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL early dismissal by employer. cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB tary at the following address: the following owner(s): RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- Daily subsistence rates during (2752). Unlicensed persons Office of the Executive Sec- Tri Valley Verntures Inc, 111 ter, and Instagram. travel are min. $12.26 and max. taking jobs less than $500 must retary, Foreign-Trade Zones Dana Cirlce, Livermore,CA $51.00/day; proof of receipts state in their advertisements Board, U.S. Department of 94550. This business is con- FERAL CAT FOUNDATION required. that they are not licensed by Commerce, 1401 Constitution ducted by a Corporation. The Cat & kitten adoptions now at Send Inquiries/resumes/ the Contractors State License Avenue, NW, Room 21013, date on which the registrant the new Livermore Petco on applications to Employer Board.” Washington, D.C. 20230, or first commenced to transact Saturdays from 10:00AM to or America’s Job Center of via e-mail at [email protected]. business under the fictitious 2:30PM. We have many ador- California- Fremont Workforce ReAl esTATe A copy of the application is business name(s) listed above: able, tame kittens that have Services Branch, 39155 Liberty available in the “Reading N/A. been tested for FIV & FELV, St., Suite B200 Fremont, CA 168) lAND FOR sAle Room” section of the Board’s Signature of Registrants: altered & vaccinated. We also 94538. Phone: (510) 794-3669, website, www.trade.gov/ftz /s/: Phillip A Wiltz, President. have adult cats & ranch cats for online at www.caljobs.ca.gov. . A notice of the application This statement was filed with adoption. 170) lAND FOR ReNT was published in the Fed- the County Clerk of Alam- 65) HelP WANTeD eral Register on February 19, eda on March 1, 2019. Expires eMPlOYMeNT 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CON- 2019 – FR DOC 2019-02590. March 1, 2024. 57) SERVICES DO/DUPLEX/APT RENTAL 3/7/19 CNS-3228120 The Independent Legal No. LANDSCAPE The Independent Legal No. 4496. Published February CONSTRUCTION Be WARY of out of area com- 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- 4493. Published March 7, March 7,14, 21, 28, 2019. lABOReRs panies. Check with the local Als TO sHARe 2019. Cagwin & Dorward Better Business Bureau before ANiMAls Attn: H2B Recruitment you send money or fees. Read 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL Phone: (800-891-7710; e- and understand any contracts SPACE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2) CATS/ DOGS mail:[email protected]; before you sign. Shop around NAMe sTATeMeNT Address: P.O. Box 1600, No- for rates. Inland Valley Publishing Co. File NO. 555816 ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, vato, CA 94948. Client Code:04126-00001 The following person(s) doing for adoption information con- Seeking 5 temporary, full-time TO PLACE Re: Legal Notice for business as: Finsters Haul- tact Valley Humane Society at Landscape Construction La- CLASSIFIED AD Classified Ads ing and Equipment LLC, 3988 (925)426-8656 borers. Call (925)243-8000 The Federal Fair Housing Act, California Way, Livermore, CA Work performed at worksites Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 94550, is hereby registered in Alameda County, CA, begin- MERCHANDISE of 1964, and state law prohibit by the following owner(s): ning each day in Livermore, advertisements for housing and Finsters Hauling and Equip- CA. 114) FOR sAle employment that contain any ment LLC, 3988 California Duties: Dig trenches; Load preference, limitation or dis- Way, Livermore, CA 94550. soil, rocks, landscaping debris, 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ crimination based on protected This business is conducted by etc.; Load/unload construction YARD sAles classes, including race, color, a Limited Liability Company. materials; Operate small ma- religion, sex, handicap, familial The date on which the regis- chinery; Assist with landscape 118) FREE SECTION status or national origin. IVPC trant first commenced to trans- maintenance; Pruning and re- Free Pine & Oak Wood does not knowingly accept any act business under the fictitious Adopt a new best friend moval of trees/shrubs; Connect You cut & haul it advertisements that are in vio- business name(s) listed above: TVAR pipe and fittings. Lots of Pine cones, too lation of the law. N/A. Tri-Valley Animal Tools/training provided by em- Please call Signature of Registrants: Rescue ployer. (408)897-3156 /s/: Matthew Fenster, Manager- No experience/education nec- Owner. This statement was Our current weekly adoption essary. Must lift/carry, push/ 127) LOST/ FOUND filed with the County Clerk of events include: pull, up to 50 lbs. daily, walk, Alameda on February 27, 2019. stand, squat, and kneel repeti- NOTICES / THE ADDRESS IS THE TRI-VALLEY Expires February 27, 2024. Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies at tively on a daily basis outdoors. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Independent Legal No. Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. Employment Dates: 04/01/19 to 4494. Published February The location is Delucchi Park, 11/15/19. $17.95/hr, 40 hours/ 155) NOTICES THE EXPERIENCE IS ALAIN PINEL March 7,14, 21, 28, 2019. 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am wk, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 1:00pm. to 3:30 PM. OT available as “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens needed, up to 8 hrs/wk. OT at fornia law requires that contrac- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- least $26.93/hr. tors taking jobs that total $500 NAMe sTATeMeNT File NO. 555657 CHERIE DOYLE LESLIE FAUGHT The following person(s) doing business as: Travel Fanatics, 925.580.2552 925.784.7979 1877 Warsaw Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, is hereby registered COMING SOON! [email protected] [email protected] by the following owner(s): Carmen Ceremuga, 1877 War- cdoyle.apr.com lesliefaught.com saw Ave, Livermore, CA 94550. License # 01950716 License # 01027778 This business is conducted by an individual. 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If On February 28, over even Canada. Fifteen thou- the general aviation manu- liance has secured a settle- mitigation solutions and Caltrans is unable to plant all 125 people from the Air- sand are expected to attend. facturers’ market for its size ment agreement with Cal- design changes to reduce the 208 sycamores, it will fund plane Owners and Pilots The event will benefit lodg- airplanes. It alone embeds trans regarding mitigation environmental impacts for a Sycamore Tree Mitigation Association (AOPA) met at ings, restaurants, wineries a parachute system in its planting of native sycamore Caltrans’ upcoming larger Bank Fund for other agen- Five Rivers Aviation at the and businesses. airplanes, which in an emer- trees along Alameda Creek, road project in Niles Can- cies to plant the remaining Livermore Airport for an The AOPA Fly-In will gency open, bringing the as part of the agency’s Al- yon.” trees in the Sunol Valley and event sponsored by Cirrus help build Livermore as a plane and its passengers safe- ameda Creek Bridge Re- The project will replace other stream reaches in the Aircraft to introduce two destination. Duff, a Liver- ly to earth. The new Cirrus placement Project in Niles the 90-year old Alameda Alameda Creek watershed. Cirrus planes, the SR 22T more resident, considers SF50 Vision Jet includes the Canyon, east of Fremont. Creek Bridge and add mod- Caltrans will remove and the G2 Vision Jet. Livermore a gateway to the parachute, and also features Under an agreement signed ern safety railings and road up to 84 invasive trees, Beth Duff, Regional Bay Area, since a lot of infra- a single jet on the back of the by an Alameda County shoulders for bicyclist and and control invasive shrubs Sales Director for Cirrus structure exists at the airport airplane. The plane is quieter Superior Court judge last motorist safety. Caltrans and weeds such as giant and Livermore Airport Com- and the surrounding area to and more fuel efficient than week, Caltrans will replant has added measures to the reed, pampas grass, French missioner, also described the service those using the facil- others in its category. It won sycamore trees that are cut project to benefit migratory broom, and periwinkle. benefit to Livermore of the ity. Start-up companies are the Collier award this year, during the bridge project at fish: removing an abandoned In November 2017 the west coast Association meet- already entering the region the highest award given a 4:1 replacement ratio, and concrete weir from Alameda Alameda Creek Alliance ing that Livermore will host bringing talent. In addition, to companies in space and will also remove invasive Creek and building the re- filed a lawsuit challenging on June 21 and 22. businesses regularly fly into aeronautics. trees and plants within and placement bridge with fewer the approval and environ- Justin Dillon, Executive Livermore to hold meetings. Duff concluded stating around the project area in cement bridge piers in the mental review for the Alam- Director of the Western Re- Those attending the Asso- that Cirrus supports aviation Niles Canyon. creek channel. The bridge eda Creek Bridge Replace- gion for Cirrus, noted that ciation event will realize that in general, and in addition “We’re satisfied that the replacement project is on ment Project, since Caltrans people will fly in from places Livermore is a good place in youth in Livermore through replacement and upgrad- schedule to start construc- had improperly deferred as far away as Seattle, Den- which to do business. the Young Eagles Flying ing of the Alameda Creek tion in winter of 2019 and identifying what mitigation ver, Southern California and Cirrus holds over 48% of Program. Bridge will now proceed be completed by 2022. would be provided. The Al- without undue impacts to The project will remove ameda Creek Alliance was riparian trees along Alameda or impact up to 52 syca- particularly concerned about Creek,” said Jeff Miller, di- more trees. Caltrans will impacts to mature sycamore rector of the Alameda Creek replant 208 sycamore trees, trees along Alameda Creek Alliance. “We focused on re- primarily within Caltrans in the riparian zone, which placing rare sycamore trees right-of-way in the lower provide important wildlife along Alameda Creek, since half of Niles Canyon. Where habitat through shading of they provide food, shade, feasible, Caltrans will plant Alameda Creek, stabiliza- streambank stability and additional sycamores at oth- tion of stream banks, and important habitat for trout er planting locations within nesting cavities for birds. and other wildlife. We’re the Niles Canyon corridor,

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California Feetwarmers Concert and Dance Party Planned at The Veteran’s Memorial Building The Grammy-nominated masters of New Orleans ragtime, Dixieland blues, and early swing, better known as the California Feetwarmers, slide into the Veteran’s Memorial Build- ing in downtown Pleas- anton on Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m. for a concert/ dance party hosted by the City of Pleasanton’s Fire- house Arts Center. Known for their boisterous on-stage antics and fine playing, as close to original 1920’s New Orleans as it gets, the 7-man Los An- geles-based band features “horn-heavy rags, banjo stomps, and happy trad jazz.” Folkworld magazine says: “Enough spark to Photo - Doug Jorgensen raise the dead!” The set-list includes stylishly re-worked classics, Dublin Celebrates revisiting material from The Blue Ridge Playboys, Scott Joplin, The Memphis Irish Heritage Jugband and Emile Grim- shaw’s Rag Pickers, to All eyes will be smiling at the City of Dublin’s name a few. Major influenc- 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, which ers on the group’s vibes are includes a two-day festival, a 5K Shamrock Fun Run and Walk, St. Patrick’s Day parade, pancake break- Louis Armstrong, James California Feetwarmers, the Grammy-nominated masters of New Orleans ragtime, fast, and gala dinner dance. P. Johnson, Fats Waller, Dixieland blues, and early swing to perform. Photo - Rafael Cardenas The weekend’s festivities will begin on Friday, Emmett Miller, Henry Red March 15, with dinner and dancing to live music at Allen, Jelly Roll Morton, band with the added experi- Castro - cornet/Accordion/ General admission tick- the Dublin Sister City Association’s annual Green and Johnny Dodds, Kid Ory, ence of being able to dance. vocals; Josh Kaufman - ets are $20 Tickets online at White Gala at the Shannon Community Center (11600 and the like. We will set up the concert clarinet/accordion/piano/ www.firehousearts.org, by Shannon Avenue). A no-host “Irish Happy Hour” bar Firehouse Youth pro- like a dance hall – New vocals; Carlos Reynoso - calling 925-931-4848, and opens at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7:00 grammer Programs Coor- Orleans style.” washboard/Guitar/vocals; in person at the Firehouse p.m. and dancing until 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $80 per dinator Mark Duncanson Guests are encouraged to Dominique Rodriguez - Box Office, 4444 Railroad person and may be purchased online at https://www. says, “This show is unique Avenue, in downtown brownpapertickets.com/event/3817964 or by calling come dressed for the genre, snare drum/bass drum; Jus- and it’s a first. We chose to Pleasanton. Tickets at the (800) 838-3006, extension 1. For event information, notes Mark. tin Rubenstein - trombone/ have them perform at the The band includes vocals; Patrick Morrison door are cash only. Limited please call (925) 858-8890. Vet’s Hall to give our audi- On Saturday, March 16, revelers can start their Brandon Armstrong - sou- - Banjo/Guitar. seating is available. ence a chance to enjoy a (continued on page 6) saphone/Bass; Charles De 2 The Independent • MARCH 7, 2019

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Don Felder on Stage

Four time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll the years, Felder has also performed with numerous Hall of Fame member, Don Felder arrives March 18 in music legends across genres including The Bee Gees, Livermore, making a stop on tour ahead of the release Don Felder Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Vince of his new album “American Rock ‘N’ Roll.” He is re- Gill, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Barbra Streisand, and nowned for his lyrical, signature guitar work as a former many more. His solo albums, “Airborne” and “Road lead guitarist of The Eagles, one of the most popular and to Forever,” separated by decades of music-making, influential rock groups of our time. The guitar solo on reflect his personal journey through the world of rock the iconic chart-topping hit, “Hotel California,” which and roll. He is also a New York Times bestselling Felder co-wrote, was named the best in history by Gui- author for his memoir “Heaven and Hell: My Life in tarist magazine. Tickets for Don Felder’s single perfor- The Eagles.” mance at the Bankhead Theater range from $20 to over “American Rock ‘N’ Roll,” the title track off $100 for a VIP package, which includes an exclusive Felder’s upcoming album was released in January meet and greet opportunity. 2019 and features performances by Felder and Slash, Felder was a member of the Eagles for 27 years, put- as well as Mick Fleetwood on drums. His first solo ting his mark on numerous milestones for the legendary album in seven years, it covers the full range of his group. In addition to the Grammy Award-winning “Ho- versatile style, from high-energy rockers to touching, tel California,” he was celebrated for his guitar work on thoughtful ballads. It will be released on April 5, 2019. such fan favorites as “One of These Nights” and “New Upcoming shows include singer-songwriter John Kid in Town.” The Eagles “Greatest Hits (1971-1975),” Waite, former lead vocalist for The Babys and Bad which featured Felder on “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Take it to the English, whose solo hit “Missing You” in 1984 was a Limit” and other songs, has sold more than 38 million top hit on the US Billboard Hot 100. Waite will per- copies making it the best-selling album of the 20th Cen- form on Friday, May 31, 2019. This summer, guitarist tury according to the Recording Industry Association of David Victor, a former member of the band Boston, America. “Hotel California” is ranked third. will perform hits from Boston and Styx on Friday, Felder earned his nickname “Fingers” from his August 2. Tickets for these three and all other perfor- many years in the industry as a sought-after soloist and mances through August 2019 are on sale now at the sessions guitarist. In his early years as a teenager in Bankhead ticket office 2400 First Street in downtown Gainesville, Florida, he formed a band with Stephen Livermore by calling 925-373-6800 or online at www. Stills and, although the two split off to follow different lvpac.org. paths, they have played together many times since. Over Masters of Soul to Perform Music of the Motown Era Following their last Hurry Love,” “Respect,” musicians. After touring sold out performance, the and “Heard it Through together for decades, the “Masters of Soul” return the Grapevine,” the show group created a stage show to the Bankhead Theater honors a remarkable group in 2008 specifically to focus on Friday, March 15, 2019. of trend-setting artists on the classic hits of the A celebration of the iconic whose music had a lasting Motown era. The show, songs and performers that and profound influence on which later evolved to defined the Motown era, American pop culture. For include more soul favorites, “Masters of Soul” is an eve- many, “Masters of Soul” has been a hit at venues of ning of hits made famous is the ultimate stroll down all sizes across the country. by the Temptations, the memory lane. For younger The $20 ticket level for Supremes, Marvin Gaye, generations, the show offers March 15th is already sold Smokey Robinson, Aretha an opportunity to experi- out but student and active Franklin and more. ence an era in our country's military tickets are still Called the most enter- history that produced many available at that price. All taining history lesson ever of the greatest music acts other seats start at just $40. performed, “Masters of ever recorded. The Bankhead Theater Soul” authentically re- Based in Virginia Beach, is located at 2400 First produces the look, chore- Virginia, “Masters of Soul” Street in downtown Liver- ography, style and sound consists of three male more. Tickets available at of the stars of Motown vocalists and three female the box office, online at Records during the 1960s. vocalists backed by a four- www.lvpac.org or by call- Masters of soul With such familiar songs piece band of seasoned ing 373-6800. as “My Girl,” “You Can’t MARCH 7, 2019 • The Independent 3

Special Art Exhibit Features Handpainted “Thangkas”

A display of Asian art spiritual traditions of gen- quoise, malachite, cinnabar, the harmonious paradise this pure land.“ Each piece will be exhibited within the erations after generations and precious plant extracts as described in fiction and in the collection is priced Gallery at the Bankhead of the people of Tibet. The such as saffron, rhubarb, carries on the authentic lin- and represents a unique Theater for the next two wisdom and teachings of and indigo. The artists must eage of Thangka painting. opportunity to purchase a months. Mounted in the the Buddha, Prince Sid- fulfill the spiritual practice “We were honored Tenzin handpainted Thangka. Founder’s Room off the dhartha Gautama, have requirement and follow Lama from the Ganden The Bankhead Gallery lobby, “Shangri-La” will deeply influenced the evo- sacred rules, based on the Sumtseling Monastery was in the lobby of the theater include 15 hand-painted lution of Asian civilizations Sutra of Statue Making in consultant on the exhibit,” at 2400 First Street in Thangka from Tibet. Cu- over the past 2,500 years. Buddhism. “These ritualis- added Jiang. “We hope Livermore is open Monday rated by the Bothwell Arts Buddhism has played an tic functions and methods these Thangkas will help through Wednesday, as well Center and coordinated by important role in cultivating of Thangka painting help visitors experience the en- as Sundays from 12 noon Laihao Jiang, the exhibit is values and beliefs, fields bring the spiritual realm and ergy accumulated through to 5:00 pm. and by appoint- an unique showcase of the of language and literature, significance to the material thousands of years from ment. exquisitely detailed work development of art, and with content that includes world, just like rain after a of artisans from Ganden various aspects of our ev- such subjects as images long drought,” said Jiang. Sumtseling Monastery. The eryday life. of deities and Buddhas, The collection on exhibit opened March 6, Preservation of the historical events, and depic- display at the Bankhead 2019 in conjunction with traditional Tibetan art of tions of mandala (imaginary comes from Shangri-La, the new “Wearable Art” painting Thangkas can be places used during medi- a place that was sought exhibit in the Gallery. traced back to as early as tation). Typically cotton after for close to a century. OPENING WEEKEND According to local art- the Songtsen Gampo period canvases are painted with Located in Tibetan Autono- ist Laihao Jiang, Thangka (b.604AD). All Thangka rare minerals such as gold, mous Prefecture in Yunan are representative of the have a Buddhism theme silver, pearl, agate, tur- Province, Jiang says it is Show to Focus on Wearable Art More than 35 wearable reception will be held on Bankhead’s “Art & Wine Livermore Valley Opera MARCH 9, 10, 16 & 17 works of art fill the Gallery Saturday, March 23 from Intertwined,” all the art at the Bankhead Theater. 1:00 to 3:00pm, providing pieces will be modeled on East Bay Jazz The exhibit features the an opportunity to admire a runway in the Bankhead work of more than 20 art- the works and meet some lobby. The free event will High School ists from Livermore and of the artists. There will be also include music and All Stars Band beyond and includes coats, wine and light refreshments refreshments. Many of the jackets, shirts, and acces- and the music of Tropical works on display are avail- Sat MAR 9 at 7pm able for purchase and can sories, such as scarves, hats, Take Out, a local ukulele Bothwell Arts Center purses, jewelry and more. band with a fun upbeat take be picked up after the show closes. photo: Andrew Edwards The “Wearable Art” exhibit on classic rock, island and The Bankhead Gallery, is free of charge and open contemporary music. located in the lobby of the to the public. It will run The exhibit will close theater at 2400 First Street through April 27, 2019. on Saturday, April 27 with in Livermore, is open Mon- MARC COHN In addition to regular a “Walk of the Wearables” day through Wednesday, as exhibit hours, there will runway reception from well as Sundays from 12 Grammy Award Winning “Native Bib Necklace” by be two special events to 1:30 – 4:30pm. Presented noon to 5:00 pm. and by ap- Singer/Songwriter artist May lo view the art. 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The Drowsy Chaperone 'The Funniest Musical You've Never Heard Of'

By Carol Graham in Chair’s prayer will be The drowsy chaperone answered. isn’t sleep deprived. She’s The Drowsy Chaperone tipsy. employs a show-within-a- “Yes, marriage, like show format that provides life, is a mad whirlwind,” layers of humor and myr- she says. “No, I have iad twists. Man in Chair never married; I drink (Kyle Burgess), hoping for pleasure — not out of to cure his “non-specified necessity.” sadness,” is listening to a Such humor comes recording of the fictional brilliantly to life with Las 1928 musical comedy The Positas College’s excep- Drowsy Chaperone. As tional production of The the record plays, charac- Drowsy Chaperone. The ters from the show spring show opens on Friday, to life, transforming his March 8, and plays for two apartment into a Broadway weekends only: March stage and causing Man in 8-10, and 15-17. Friday Chair to be torn between and Saturday shows begin his desire to be caught up at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 in the entertainment and p.m. Tickets are $10 - $15. his comical, compulsive Though hailed as "the need to insert footnotes. Perfect Broadway Musi- As Mrs. Tottendale cal" by New York Maga- (Erin Thrush) sings “Love zine, The Drowsy Chap- is Always Lovely in the erone has also been called End,” Man in Chair slyly “the funniest musical points out that that is not you’ve never heard of.” always so. “Often in the This, naturally, should be end,” he says, “there are remedied straight away. lawyers.” Photo - Doug Jorgensen After all, The Drowsy In the opening number, Cast of The Drowsy Chaperone Chaperone earned five "Fancy Dress," the char- Tony Awards when it first acters and premise of the Feldzieg's Follies; ditzy works out in musicals,” Parking is free after 6 p.m. played on Broadway in show are introduced. It is appreciated sunshine. flapper Kitty (Veronica notes Man in Chair. “In on Saturdays and all day 2006. the wedding day of oil ty- "So,” concludes Man La), who hopes to take the real world, nothing on Sundays. “You know what I coon Robert Martin (Tay- in Chair, “that was The Janet's place in the Follies; ever works out, and the Next up for the Las do when I’m sitting in a lor Hendricks) and Broad- Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I two gangsters disguised only people who burst into Positas College theater darkened theater waiting way star Janet Van De love it so much! I know it is as pastry chefs (Eduardo song are the hopelessly department will be a for the curtain to rise?” Graaff (Riley Hyde), who not a perfect show . . . but it Gonzalez and Alex Borja); deranged." stage adaptation of the asks Man in Chair. “I plans to give up her career does what a musical is sup- self-proclaimed Latin The show takes place beloved children's book pray. ‘Dear God, please for married life. Those in posed to do — it takes you lover Aldolpho (Matthew in the Barbara F. Mertes “The Stinky Cheese Man,” let it be a good show. And attendance include Mrs. to another world and gives Glynn); and aviatrix Trix Center for the Arts on the opening on May 4; and let it be short, oh Lord in Tottendale and her faithful you a little tune to carry in (Erynn Pascual). Las Positas College cam- “Evil Dead: The Musical,” heaven, please. . . I just employee known only your head for when you're Additionally, the show pus, 3000 Campus Hill in November. want a story and a few as Underling (Jonathan feeling blue, you know? As is full of witty, upbeat Drive, Livermore. Tickets As for The Drowsy good songs that will take Weiss); Robert's best man, we stumble along on life's tunes that include Cold are available online, or at Chaperone, the show is a me away. 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Rossini’s a Grammy for Best Opera together and nobody dies! a fun and creative YouTube genius for setting comedy Recording, performed at the And with the projection of video starring Alex DeSo- makes this opera stand Met in 2012. Baritone Peter English super titles, the au- cio as Figaro staged at the out as a brilliant piece of Strummer, the rootin' tootin' dience won’t miss a single Livermore Barbershop, theatre.” Don Pasquale ( LVO 2017), laughable line.” with Mayor John Marchand One of the greatest has also performed at The The Barber of Seville by as a customer. Check it Italian opera buffa ever Met. For Barber, he's a Gioachino Rossini perfor- out on Livermore Valley written, Barber is based grumpy old Dr. Bartolo and mances are opening night Opera’s YouTube chan- on Beaumarchais’ classic after Rosina’s money. 7:30 p.m. March 9; 2 p.m. nel at www.youtube.com/ French comedy that tells of “It is an opera full of fun March 10; 7:30 p.m. March watch?v=DOWA69oGOG8. the clever barber Figaro and how he assists the noble Count Almaviva in winning the hand of his beloved Rosina by outwitting her lecherous guardian, Doctor Bartolo who is after her for her dowry. “Figaro, sung by baritone Alex DeSocio (LVO’s Don Pasquale), is much more than a barber,” explains Erie Mills, Artistic Director for LVO. “He's ‘Mr. Fix It’ for all of Se- ville. He's your best friend, he's your confidant, he's a trickster, and he outsmarts Cast of the Barber of Seville everyone.” In addition to DeSocio, Mills has assembled an By Heidi Massie Opera brings four perfor- extremely talented and Even if you are not an mances of this ever-popular experienced cast of profes- opera “regular”, you know opera to the Bankhead The- sional singers from the New this opera. You’ve heard the ater, opening on Saturday. York Met and other great music in movies, commer- “What makes this opera stages to bring Rossini’s cials, and cartoons – yes, such a favorite is its famil- masterpiece to life. cartoons. If you grew up iarity,” says Stage Director Soprano Shirin Eskan- watching Bugs Bunny, you Rob Herriot who previously dani who will sing the probably laughed at The directed Don Pasquale for role of Rosina was LVO’s Rabbit of Seville, set to per- LVO (2017). “I am sure Cinderella in March 2014, haps the most recognizable that most everyone in our and has since debuted at opera music of all time, audience will have heard the Metropolitan Opera as Rossini’s The Barber of the familiar overture that Mercedes in Carmen. Ro- Seville. Livermore Valley was featured in the famous sina’s suitor Count Alma- Transit Fair Scheduled at Senior Center The City of Pleasanton is hosting its annual Transit Fair at the Pleasanton Senior Center on Friday, March 15, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Senior Center is located at 5353 Sunol Boulevard. The event is open to the public and will include door prizes. Representatives from Wheels, Pleasanton Paratransit Service, Alameda County Transportation Commission, Department of Motor Vehicles, Pleasanton Library, Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley, Pleasanton Police Department, CHP Dublin/Pleas- anton, and ACE Train will be at the fair to provide the latest transit information and transportation options. The Department of Motor Vehicles and Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) will facilitate a lecture on public transportation safety awareness and the American with Dis- abilities Act at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Gloria Lewis at 925-931-5376 or [email protected].

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DUBLIN CELEBRATES (continued from front page) morning beginning at 7:00 forming on the Main Stage will also be available. a.m. with a big stack of hot both days, Tempest will The Carnival will offer “green” pancakes served infuse Folk Rock and Irish rides and attractions for fresh off the griddle at Reels for a high-energy guests of all ages. On the Annual Firefighter’s performance. Also ap- Saturday, the Carnival will Pancake Breakfast at Fire pearing on the Main Stage be open until 7:00 p.m., two Station #16 (7494 Donohue during the Festival will hours after the closing of Drive). Breakfast also in- be The LeperKhanz, The the Festival. cludes eggs, sausage, juice, Gallowglasses, Fast & On St. Patrick’s Day, and coffee. Tickets may be Vengefully, and Cali Celtic. Sunday, March 17, the City purchased at the door for On the Pub Stage are Cali of Dublin will host the 21st $5 per person. All proceeds Celtic, Golden Bough, The Annual Shamrock 5K Fun benefit the Alameda County LeperKhanz, Avalon Ris- Run and Walk. The race Firefighters Association- ing, and the Peter Daldry begins at 8:30 a.m. along Local 55 Charity Fund, Band. In the Irish Tea Dublin Boulevard near the which supports local non- Cottage, visitors can enjoy Civic Center, and winds its profit and community-based the sounds of the Dublin way through town, finish- organizations. Irish Jam Band, The Lifted ing at the Festival with live Pictured, from left, are Grare Davis (Co-American History Chair), Barbara O’Mara (Good Citizens Also on Saturday, March Spirits, Golden Bough, and music, awards, and give- Chair), Elisabeth Aigeldinger (3rd place winner Good Citizens), Indira D’Souza (1st place winner 16, the Dublin Lions Club the Peter Daldry Band. The aways for participants. The DAR Good Citizens), Sfurti Gaudani (2nd place winner DAR Good Citizens), Rohan Samtani will present the 36th Annual Irish Dance Stage show- top three finishers in each (7th grade winner American History Essay), Debbie McMenamin (Josefa Higuera Livermore St. Patrick’s Day Parade, cases the McGrath Irish division will win a medal- Chapter Regent), Pat Moore (American History chairman), Joe Medeiros (judge for the DAR starting at 9:30 a.m. The Dancers on Saturday and lion and gift certificate from Good Citizens contest). Not shown in photo is Caylie Natsch (8th grade winner of the American parade kicks off at Dublin the McBride School of Irish race sponsor Dick’s Sport- History Essay contest) Boulevard and Amador Dance on Sunday. Bagpip- ing Goods. Register online Plaza Road, traveling east er Jeff Campbell performs at www.runsignup.com/ on Dublin Boulevard, north throughout the festival Race/CA/Dublin/DublinSha on Village Parkway, and grounds. mrockRun?remMeAttempt. DAR Essay Contest Winners Announced west on Amador Valley The Irish Marketplace For race information, please Boulevard, ending near features vendors special- call (925) 556-4500. Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) an- the Dublin Senior Center. izing in unique Celtic art- Festival admission is nounced the winners of the Good Citizens Essay Contest. Guests are encouraged to work; authentic Irish kilts free, and free parking will The DAR Good Citizen program and scholarship contest is intended to encourage and bring their own chairs and and textiles; beautiful Celtic also be available in desig- reward the qualities of good citizenship. blankets to watch from jewelry; delectable Iris nated lots and on nearby This year's essay theme was “The Women’s Suffrage Campaign.” The 19th Amend- along the parade route. Visitors craving a wee streets. A free festival ment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the United States Congress on June 4, 1919, The parade features more bit of Ireland can step shuttle will be provided to and ratified on August 18, 1920. This amendment granted all American women the right than 80 entries including inside the cozy Irish Tea transport guests from the to vote and hold elective office. Many Americans at the time viewed this as a radical festive marching bands and Cottage to enjoy lively Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. change to the U.S. Constitution. Imagine you are living in 1919 while the women's suffrage campaigns were having impact on Americans politically and socially. Discuss the floats; Irish bagpipes; Irish music along with tasty tea parking lot (5160 Hacienda pros and cons of this new amendment the U.S. Congress has passed. Wolfhound and Irish Setter cookies, shortbread, scones, Dr.) directly to the Festival 1st place was awarded $1250, 2nd place a $750 and 3rd place $500. rescue groups; and eques- and a steaming cup of entry. Visitors can also ride First Place went to Indira D’Souza, a senior at Livermore High School. She is co- trian riders. authentic Irish tea served in BART to either the East or founder and co- president of the Livermore High Science Club, and is a member of the The 36th Annual St. genuine china cups. West Dublin BART Sta- National Honor Society. She enjoys working as a taekwondo instructor and playing the Patrick’s Day Festival The Celtic Food Court tions and connect for free piano. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a degree in Global Health from the Univer- takes place on Saturday features traditional Irish directly to the Festival by sity of California at San Diego. and Sunday, March 16 favorites, such as fish and taking Wheels Rapid 30R Second Place winner is Sfurti Gaudani, a senior at Livermore High School. She plans and 17, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 chips; bangers and mash; bus. To ride for free, guests to attend a four-year university next year to study computer science, biology, or business. p.m., at the Dublin Civic and boxty (Irish potato must tell the driver they Sfurti is president of National Honor Society and Link Crew, two community service Center (100 Civic Plaza). pancakes), along with the are headed to the Festival. clubs at her school. She is also a member of the Green Engineering Academy, and has Highlights include three Irish-American St. Pat- Wheels is also offering co- founded the Society of Women Engineers club. stages of authentic Irish rick’s Day favorite, corned half-priced rides within Third Place went to Elisabeth Aigeldinger, a senior at Granada High School. She music and dance; an Irish beef and cabbage. Unique Dublin via Lyft, Uber, and has a strong interest in STEM subjects and languages. She is an athlete, playing water Marketplace; an Irish Tea Irish-inspired specialties DeSoto cabs. Visit www. polo and swimming. Elisabeth has volunteered at nonprofit organizations, including her Cottage; plenty of delicious include corned beef sliders, WheelsBus.com/godublin recent internship with a garden growing food for Open Heart Kitchen. She is striving to Irish food and beverages; Guinness-marinated tri-tip, for more information. Free become an officer in the US Navy, and would like to explore the medical field where she arts and crafts vendors; and and Irish egg rolls. Authen- and secure bike parking hopes to use her skills to help as many people as possible. a carnival. tic Guinness, Harp, and will also be available onsite Middle schol honors were to Caylie Natsch, 8th Grade ~ East Avenue Middle School; Entertainment at the Smithwick’s beer is served at the bike valet. Teacher ~ Laurie Lesandro. Other than writing, Caylie enjoys participating in sports Festival includes two stages on tap, and featured des- All festivities will be such as soccer and travel softball, playing the piano, reading, performing musical theatre, featuring a wide variety of serts include green sham- held rain or shine. Call making crafts, baking, and going to Disneyland with her family. Celtic music, from high- rock-shaped funnel cakes (925) 556-4500 or visit Rohan Samtani, 7th Grade ~ East Avenue Middle School, Teacher ~ Susan Beard. energy Celtic rock and and “lucky lime” shave ice. www.DublinStPats.com for He likes to play tennis and work on engineering-related things. In the summer he volun- traditional Irish Pub music Traditional festival foods more information. teered for Knodemy by assisting in a coding camp for kids. He says that what he learned to iconic bagpipes. Per- and international choices from writing the essay was that it wasn’t always this way for women in America. MARCH 7, 2019 • The Independent 7 Celebrated Artist’s Work on Display Through April 30

The work of Deborah United States, as well as Barr has served as the Children’s Dreams, an needs of children around Barr, whose paintings and in Medellin, Colombia; U.S. representative for international traveling art the world. mixed media work have Nairobi, Kenya; and Mos- the Bevey-Gate Interna- and concert exhibition; and The exhibit may be been exhibited worldwide, cow, Russia; and has won tional Programme, Heal the the ofﬁcially designated viewed weekdays, 9 a.m. to is on display at Berkshire numerous awards for her World, based in Nairobi; U.S. representative for the 5 p.m., or by appointment Hathaway HomeServices work, including a National U.S. representative for organization "Wings of the with Cher Wollard, 925- Drysdale Properties, 1983 Achievement Award from the Russian-based project World," which brings atten- 784-4679 or cherw@cherw. Second Street, Livermore. the American Business tion and assistance to the com. The show “Layers,” fea- Women’s Association. turing a series of portraits, She is a full-time profes- runs through April 30. sor of Art at Modesto Junior The public is invited to College, and has also taught attend view the show and at Colombia College, Mer- meet the artist at a recep- ced College, San Jose State tion Saturday, March 9, 5-7 University, p.m. Wine and light hors She was also awarded d’oeuvres will be served. a scholarship to study Barr’s work draws on Threads mural-making at the Na- her interest in anthropology holds a Masters of Fine Arts tional Academy of Art and and the worlds spiritual and degree from San Jose State Design. Two of her murals cultural traditions. University. are at MJC Performing Arts She studied at with Hung The artist has held Center and at Kaiser Hospi- Liu at Mills College and exhibitions throughout the tal in Modesto.

Georgia Jazz Comes to Inklings Free Lecture One Hour Before Curtain Multi-instrumentalist jazz improviser with an by the jazz promoted and Geechi Taylor has appeared impressive technique. played at Inklings and by March 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2019 twice at Inklings Event Geechi was born in the enthusiasm of the audi- Room in the supporting role Georgia's Geechee Islands, ence. After twice visiting of drummer, but on Friday one of the oldest surviving and impressing as drummer, Tickets @ LVOpera.com March 15th, he will take communities descended he told producer Roger Hall the stage as guest trumpeter from former slaves from that Pleasanton needed to Regular price: $42- $90 and vocalist. Taylor, who Central and West Africa, hear him doing what he Ages 20 and under: $20 does best. Playing trum- also professionally plays and whose people still Ages 40 and under: $40 and teaches bass, regards speak Creole and retain pet with Matt Finders and trumpet as his main instru- African music traditions. James Hall would provide ment, and he has a big His roots are in jazz and he the right backing. He was even more enthused when reputation as a ﬁery modern has been greatly impressed he learned that drummer World class Opera at Sly Randolph would be completing the quartet. the Bankhead eater "Sly is an exciting drummer and we have shared some great sessions" he Superstar cast! Don't miss out! said."I can't wait to join these three guys on Inklings CAST Stage.' Admission is free, thanks to sponsorship. The music starts at 7 pm. Seats can be reserved on Event- Brite. They will be held until 6.45 pm on the night. Be aware that Inklings parking Alex DeSocio Shirin Eskandani omas Glenn Peter Strummer lot and the surrounding Opera Santa Barbara Metropolitan Opera Lyric Opera of Chicago San Francisco Opera Pleasanton Downtown streets are ﬁlled very early on Friday evenings and LIVERMORE that the promotion limits VALLEY Geechi Taylor Inklings Event Room to Oe 120 people. 8 The Independent • MARCH 7, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS opening reception Thursday, February further information, contact Thomasin S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Reese Europe, 7:30 p.m. April 18. at www.asburylive.org, at the door, or Livermore Art Association Gallery, 28, 7-9 p.m. The public is welcome to Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or retzlaffvineyards.com Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, call (925) 447-1950. located in the Carnegie Building, offers come preview the entire exhibit, chat [email protected] or visit Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call Tri-Valley Haven bringing back Eve art classes, unusual gifts, painting with the artists, light refreshments. http://childrensartclassesprojects. regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- 925-373-6800 Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues to rentals, art exhibits and information Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, blogspot.com/ rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- The Oshima Brothers, April 19, 8 p.m. the Bankhead Theater in Downtown pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 Art Classes, For children, teens and the 2nd Tuesday each month from Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Livermore on Friday, April 5, 2019 at St., Livermore. The gallery has been p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, small Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. 8 pm and Saturday, April 6, 2019 at open since 1974 and is run as a Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture cover. org or 931-4848. 2 pm and 8 pm. Local talent Eleisa co-op by local artists. Hours are Wed.- Arts Center in Pleasanton, 4444 and ceramics taught by highly East Bay Jazz High School All Stars Jazz Combos Concert, Las Positas Cambra is directing a whole new show Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For information call Railroad Avenue. Donations always experienced artist and art instructor, Band, 7 p.m. March 9. Bothwell Arts College Main Stage, April 25. 3000 with several fresh monologues. Pro- 449-9927. appreciated. Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and Center, 2466 Eighth Street, Livermore. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// ceeds will benefit Tri-Valley Haven’s Members of the Pleasanton Art Wearable Art, reception March 23, weekend classes, Home school Tickets visit www.lvpac.org or call www.laspositascollege.edu/performin- domestic violence and sexual assault League Public Art Circuit are cur- 1:30-3 p.m. Wearable Art! Bankhead classes, Special classes during school 925-373-6800 garts/index.php programs. Tickets are available online rently exhibiting art at five businesses Theater Gallery Exhibit March 5 breaks offered. (925) 216-7231 or Marc Cohn, 7:30 p.m. March 11. Quarteto Nuevo, 8 p.m. April 26 Both- at www.lvpac.org . in the area. Viewing locations are: through April 20. Bankhead Theater, email [email protected] for Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, well Arts Center, 2466 8th Avenue, Brian Shul “Spy Pilot Chronicles” 7:30 The Stanford Health Care Dermatol- 2400 First St., Livermore. www.lvpac. further info. Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. p.m. April 10. Bankhead Theater, 2400 ogy Clinic, 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. org. Piano and keyboard lessons, For 925-373-6800 A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Show, 8 p.m. First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Suite 111, Livermore; Pleasanton Shangrila, original artwork painted by children to adult. Beginner to early California Feetwarmers – Dance April 27. B West Coast Performing 373-6800. Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters Tibetan monks from Shangrila, China. intermediate level. Half-hour private Concert, Saturday, 16th March, 8:00 Arts Presents Celebrate the tropical The Mystery of Irma Vep at Village Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & Reception Sat., Mar 23, at 1 - 3 pm, classes or small group classes p.m. Pleasanton’s Veteran’s Memorial paradise of the music of Jimmy Buffett Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville, Alameda CPA's at 7077 Koll Center Bankhead Theater Lobby, 2400 1st offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Building, 301 Main Street. Grammy as Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads April 12-28. Role Players Ensemble. Parkway, Suite 183, Pleasanton; The Street, Livermore. Free & open to the 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ nominated ragtime, Dixieland blues, recreate an actual Jimmy Buffett and Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. www. Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., public. Theater Founders Room March hotmail.com for further info. early swing. Boisterous on-stage an- the Coral Reefer event. Bankhead The- villagetheatreshows.com Pleasanton; and The Bagel Street 6 - April 27. Closing reception, April Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last tics meets playing that is as fine and ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. High School Music Collaborative: Café at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., Dublin. 27 at 1:30 - 4:30. www.bothwell. Saturday of each month from 12 close to original 1920’s New Orleans lvpac.org, 373-6800. Parental Control; Parents just don’t If interested in becoming a member lvpac.org/events noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio as it gets. Vintage attire welcome. understand... how great it’ll be - Youth of the Pleasanton Art League or for Livermore At Association Spring Art located at 1756 First St., Livermore. “Enough spark to raise the dead!” – ON THE STAGE Music Festival 2019, April 13, 7:30 information regarding the Public Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6 and Confirm participation by calling (925) Folkworld. General admission tickets: Sunol Repertory Theatre, Caught in The p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Circuit, call John Trimingham at (510) 7 at The Barn, 3131 Pacific Ave., 960-1194 or via the website at www. $20.00. Purchase online at www. Act written by Pat Cook and directed Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. 877-8154. Livermore. Reception, April 6, 7 GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or by Sandi Bohner & Ray Spooner. Fri. firehousearts.org or 931-4848 “Smaller than Life" a fine art to 9 p.m. open to the public. www. are welcome. Bring some music to in advance at the Firehouse Arts Cen- & Sat. 8 p.m. March 8-30. Tickets are Smokey Joe’s Cafe, April 27-May 12, exhibition featuring artist Barbara livermoreartassociation.org share with the group. Ukuleles are ter Box Office at 4444 Railroad Avenue on sale at Sunol.net. The 38th Sunol Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Stanton February 1st- March 17th at Fresh Works XI, April 27 to June 1, available for purchase. Small $10 fee in downtown Pleasanton. Tickets on Repertory Production Caught in the Act Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. the Arata Fine Art Gallery. The show 2019. Opening Reception Saturday, to cover meeting costs. the door are cash only. Limited seating will take the stage filled family experi- org or 931-4848. will feature a combination of Barbara April 27 at 1 to 3 pm. Exhibition op- is available. ence. Tickets are $15.00 Production Stanton's miniature oil paintings and portunity for emerging and established WINERIES Don Felder, March 18, 7:30 p.m. dates are March 9,15,16,22,23,29,30. COMEDY life drawing figurative work. Artist artists who reside or work in the Fun Friday's at Wood Family Vine- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., facebook.com/SunolRepertoryTheatre Free Comedy Show every Thursday Reception on Friday February 1st 5-7 greater Bay Area, with the focus of the yards. 4 to 7 p.m. 2407 Research Dr., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. and sunol.net/srt sunolrep@gmail. at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the PM. Arata Art Gallery, 637 1st Street, exhibition being on new works. Har- Livermore: Jazz Ensemble & Orchestra. Las com Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 Benicia; 510-432-5167 https://arata- rington Gallery, Firehouse Arts Center, Las Positas Vineyards, Saturday & Positas College Main Stage, March The Drowsy Chaperone, Las Positas First St. in Livermore. fineartgallery.com/ 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, www. Sunday March 9th & 10th featured 21. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. College Main Stage, Mar. 8-17. 3000 Free comedy show every Thursday at Solo photography exhibit “Kerry Joy firehousearts.org food pairing flight will be our newest http://www.laspositascollege.edu/ Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 First McGehee: Photography” through Chocolate Truffle & Wine Pairing. performingarts/index.php www.laspositascollege.edu/performin- St., Livermore 7:30pm. April 11th, represented by SLATE Con- MEETINGS/CLASSES Tasting Room is open 11:30-4:30pm. Bumper Jacksons, Like an old-time garts/index.php Late Nite Catechism, April 12, 8 p.m. temporary Gallery (Oakland). There The Young Artists’ Studio has openings For more information, contact curt@ barn dance in downtown New Orleans. DLux Puppets presents Alice in Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., will be 19 photographs on display at in its 2018 – 2019 school year art laspositasvineyards.com Satur- 7 p.m. March 22, Bankhead Theater, Wonderland. Two shows: March Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. the San Ramon Valley Conference classes. Artist Peggy Frank offers day, March 16th " Evening in the 2400 First St., Livermore, www. 9 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Center. Sixteen are N. California small group, individualized instruction Vineyards " winter concert series lvpac.org or 373-6800. Firehouse Arts Center Theater in MOVIES landscape images, including many in art to students ages 7 through featuring Tripster Loiue, a classic & Pacific Chamber Orchestra, Schubert: Pleasanton. Innovative live profes- Oklahoma (1955), movie 7 p.m. March taken in Livermore. I The San Ramon high school. She also works with alternative rock band. Wine, beer, and The Sublime, Sunday, March 24, 3 sional theater company, combining 13. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Valley Conference Center is open 24 adults. Projects include all kinds of non-alcoholic beverages with dinner p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., actors, life-size puppets, and unique St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org or hours a day, 7 days a week. 3301 drawing, painting, printmaking and option available for purchase ( sorry Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. virtual sets. Reserved seating tickets: 373-6800. Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon. sculpture. Home schoolers and high no outside food or beverage permitted Will Ackerman: The Gathering 4 Gui- Adult $8-$16; Student $6-$14. More Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Public Alamo Danville Artists’ Society school students working on advanced ) to purchase tickets, visit www. tars, 7:30 p.m. March 28. Bankhead information and tickets available at Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday of the Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit portfolios are welcome. Peggy has laspositasvineyards.com Space is Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- month with host Steve Chiolis. This ‘Artistry' on view seven days a week been an art instructor in the Livermore limited. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. 4848, or at the center Box Office, year's theme is FOG CITY – films from to Sunday, April 21, 2019. Guest Valley for many years. Contact her at Live at Garré: Every Thursday Night Be- Mayumana “Currents” April 8, 7:30 4444 Railroad Avenue, in downtown about San Francisco. Films are free. artist Jean Cherie will be showing (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ ginning March 14th: from 5 pm - 8:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Pleasanton. No registration is required. The films her Raku sculpture pieces. Members’ comcast.net. pm live music, small bites, $5 draft Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. High School Music Collaborative: are screened in the Pleasanton artworks include paintings, drawings, Figure Drawing Workshop, every beers and $9 wines. Comp your first Mista Cookie Jar, April 13, 2 p.m. Originality 2.0; Live, Local, and Origi- Library large meeting room. Everyone sculptures, ceramics, photographs, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists glass of Nonna's Rosso. Live music Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad nal - Youth Music Festival 2019, April is welcome to attend. Some films and wearable art. The Blackhawk bring their own materials and easels. will begin at 6 pm. For more informa- Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. 18, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, are mature in content and may not Gallery is located at 3416 Blackhawk Open to all artists. Professional artist tion head over to: bit.ly/liveatgarre org or 931-4848. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. be suitable for children. For more Plaza Circle in Danville, Blackhawk models (nude). No instructor. Students Barrel Tasting Weekend - March 23 Livermore-Amador Symphony, April firehousearts.org or 931-4848. information or assistance, contact the Plaza. (925) 648-8023. For more in- under 18 need written parental and 24, noon to 4:30 p.m. sample 13, prelude talk 7 p.m. concert begins, Junie B. Jones The Musical JR, March Pleasanton Public Library at (925) formation, please contact Blackhawk permission to attend. Cost $20 per wines still in development right out of 8 p.m. Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio 22-31, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 931-3400, extension 4. 400 Old Gallery Director Kerima Swain at session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 the barrel. Livermore Valley Winegrow- espagnol, G. Kahn: Cello Concerto, Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. [email protected] 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and ers Association. Ticket and event in- Dvo฀ák: Rondo for Cello and Orches- firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Fragments, Edges, & Ambiguities. refreshments are available. Call or formation at www.lvwine.org Trio 180, tra. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Asbury Players Community Theater CHORAL March 1 through April 6 in the Har- e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info violin, cello, piano, March 23, 8 p.m. Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. presents “Bloody Murder,” by Ed Sala, Mission Peak Chamber Singers rington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - Del Valle Fine Arts Concert. Bankhead Spring Vocal Concert, Las Positas a diabolically different and delightfully “Heart Attacks.” Sunday, March 10 Center in Pleasanton. 5 Bay Area [email protected]. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. College Main Stage, April 18. Chamber warped mystery/comedy! March 23 at 4pm at John Knox Presbyterian, Artists: Taryn Curiel (watercolor), Dan Preschool Art classes: Thursday www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. Choir and Vocal East Jazz Ensemble - 31, 2019. Fridays and Saturdays at 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. Tickets Lythcott-Haims (photography), Jane mornings 9:45–10:45. Children aged spring concert. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. Asbury are $25 at the door; $20 online; Peterman (ceramic sculpture), Yucali 3-5 are welcome to join this class. MUSIC/CONCERTS Livermore. http://www.laspositascol- United Methodist Church, 4743 East $15 student / children. Go to www. Seki (mixed media), and Cindy Stokes Classes cover drawing, painting, print- Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music lege.edu/performingarts/index.php Avenue, Livermore. $10 general chambersingers.org (photography). RECEPTION: Free making, sculpture and ceramics. For every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Ragtime to Jazz: The Music of James admission. 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OPERA Livermore Valley Opera presents Junie B. Jones Sneak Peek Set Rossini's Barber of Seville Opera; Bankhead Theater 2400 First Street, A free sneak peek of Civic Arts Stage Company's Livermore; March 9 and 16 at 7:30 upcoming performance of Junie B. Jones will take place at pm; March 10 and 17 at 2:00 pm; the Pleasanton Library. tickets at lvpac.org; information; The performance will be 2 to 3 p.m. on March 10. (925) 321-1027 info@livermoreval- leyopera.com Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. is a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought CHORAL to life in an exciting new musical! It features many lov- Valley Concert Chorale, Joyful Trea- able characters, silly adventures and unforgettable songs. sures: Joyful Songs that Dance! March 9, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, It will take place in the Large Meeting Room, Pleasan- 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton; March ton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton; information 10, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Yu Tao - 931-3400 x 4. 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore. www. valleyconcertchorale.org Gem Faire at Fairgrounds AUDITIONS Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre audi- Gem Faire will be held March 8-10, 2019 at the tions for Joseph and the Amazing Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., in Technicolor Dreamcoat. Lyrics by Pleasanton. Hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Web- and Sun. 10am-5pm. The event is open to the public. Ad- ber Children's Audition (age 12 and mission of $7 is valid for the entire weekend. under): Monday March 11, 2019 at Orchestra Gradus ad Parnassum is a youth orchestra in the Tri-Valley. Educated Exhibitors from all over the world will be on site with 7:00pm Children will be taught a short dance routine and music from the and conducted by world-renowned artists Imant Airea and Temirzhan Yerzhanov, the largest selection of fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, show. Children must arrive dressed the Orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall and in Summer 2020 will begin their beads, minerals, fossils and much more. From loose to dance. Please have children bring European tour. They will be giving a free concert, Concerto Fiesta, on Saturday, March gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands, to a completed audition form with all finished jewelry, fashion accessories, supplies and tools, rehearsal conflicts listed. Please also 9 at 6 p.m. at Church of the Valley, 19001 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. find them all under one roof. Jewelry repair, cleaning and supply a current picture or headshot ring sizing services are available while you shop. Free for your child. Teen and Adult Audition (ages 13 +): Saturday March 9, 2019 Ave., Livermore. tion, Thurs. April 4 at the Palm Event sion is free. For additional information, door prize drawings are conducted every hour. 11:00am OR Sunday March 10th Pictures for People, Fundraising art Center; unlimited wine tastings, hors call Mary Sindicic at 925 606-0355 or For more information, visit www.gemfaire.com or con- 6:00pm. No appointments necessary. show, a grassroots movement that d’oeuvres, meet and winemakers and email [email protected]. tact Gem Faire, Inc. at (503) 252-8300 or info@gemfaire. Auditions are First come, First seen. aims to call attention to the needs of growers, preserve land. $50. https:// Spring Eggstravaganza, 8:30 a.m. to com. Auditions will be held at the Tri-Valley the homeless. March 12, 6 to 9 p.m. trivalleyconservancy.ejoinme.org/ noon1 p.m. April 20. egg hunt, Flopsy Repertory rehearsal space: 1020 Ser- Range Life, 2160 Railroad Avenue, Uncorked2019 and Peter Rabbit for photos, partici- pentine Lane Suite 101 in Pleasanton. Livermore. www.etrentart.com/ Museum on Main, An Afternoon or Eve- pate in crafts and games. Emerald Correction www.trivalleyrep.org pictures-for-people. ning with... Harry S. Truman: Tuesday, Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Website for registering for STEAM Divas was incor- Auditions, Encore Players announces Janet Beard, The Atomic City Girls, April 9th, 2pm; Firehouse Arts Center. Dublin. Children must purchase rect in last week's Independent. The correct link is www. the spring production directed by 7:30 p.m. March 14. Rae Dorough Tickets at www.museumonmain.org a ticket in advance to participate. expandingyourhorizons.org/conferences/AAUWSTEAM/. Ray Spooner of John Cariani's Almost, Speaker Series. Bankhead Theater, or (925) 462-2766. Dublin Parks and Community Services Maine. Auditions will be held 2 p.m. 2400 First St., Livermore. www.lvpac. 59th annual Mt. Diablo Iris Society Department at (925) 833-6645. Registration will close when registration is full or on Sunday, March 17, and 6:30 p.m. org, 373-6800. spring show and plant sale, Satur- Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. to Saturday, March 16 at 5:00 PM, whichever occurs first. Tuesday, March 19, at Asbury United Fur, Scales & Tails Animal Show, day, April 13, 2019 between 1:00 and noon April 20, Downtown Pleasanton, STEAM Divas is a half-day event for 5th grade girls that Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., March 15, 6:30 p.m. Robert Livermore 5:00, and Sunday April 14, 2019 from Children 10 years and younger are encourages them to explore science, technology, engineer- Livermore. Performance dates are Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, 9:00 to 4:00 at Alden Lane Nursery, invited to participate. Children will May 10-12 at the Bothwell Arts Center Livermore. $8 per person www.larpd. 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. This is receive a goody bag and adults will ing, art and math (STEAM). in Livermore. Rehearsals begin late org a judged show of many colorful and receive a list of clues and locations March. Auditions will be cold readings St. Patrick's Brew Crawl, March 16, different varieties of iris cultivars. It to lead them to goodies throughout from the script. No appointments are 5 to 8 p.m. Sample craft beers and will also feature flower arrangements, downtown at over a dozen participat- needed and you need to attend only ciders from over 25 throughout Main demonstrations, and a photo contest ing businesses. www.pleasanton- JAZZ ON one of the audition dates. Almost, Street in downtown Pleasanton, tasty open to public contributors sponsored downtown.net Maine comprises nine quirky short bites along the way. Tickets starting by Mike’s Camera of Dublin. Admis- plays that explore love and loss in a at $40. Pleasanton Downtown As- remote, mythical almost-town called sociation, designated driver tickets for Almost, Maine, on one cold, clear, $10 on the night of the Brew Crawl. Leader in Training Openings slightly surreal Friday night during the www.pleasantondowntown.net STAGE Northern Lights. Tech and backstage Cirque Eloize “Saloon” March 21, 7:30 The City of Pleasanton is accepting applications for the support volunteers are needed as well p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., summer Leader in Training (LIT) program. Participants as actors. The script allows for flexible Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. will gain work experience and on the job training by Friday, March 15th 7pm - 9pm casting of 4 up to 19 actors, all ages Goodguys 37th All American Get- working closely with City of Pleasanton staff. and genders. For more information, Together, March 30, 31. 8 a.m. to 5 email Donna Blevins, 1divamoment@ p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, The program is open to Pleasanton students entering 7 GEORGIA JAZZ gmail.com or go to: https://encore- 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. – 10th grades in fall 2019 featuring fiery trumpeter/vocalist players.net/ Over 2,500 American made or The LIT program gives teens the opportunity to prepare powered vehicles on display, plus for future employment through training in essential job Geechi Taylor with… MISCELLANEOUS commercial and vendor exhibits, swap Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours meet, cars for sale, entertainment, skills and engaging in meaningful volunteer work. To Sly Randolph James Hall Matt Finders of the 140+ year old ranch and free, Goodguys Autocross racing, food apply, visit http://bttr.im/603xk Applications will be ac- Percussion Vibes & Keyboard Bass family friendly seasonal activities. booths, Saturday specialty parking cepted until March 20, 2019. The last Sunday of each month, 1-4 areas, Nitro Thunderfest, model car For more information, contact Nicole Thomas or Joelle Free admission • Doors open at 6:15pm show, kids zone and more. ® PM. Go to www.livermorehistory.com Glushenko, Recreation Supervisor at 925-931-3432. Sponsored By: PJS, Inklings and Zelda Kohn, REALTOR for the monthly program. 455 Olivina Livermore Valley Uncorked Celebra- 530 Main St, Pleasanton • Seat reservations EventBrite

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(Organizations wishing to run notices in Livermore; (925) 455-7070. Social Time: 6 :00 Crab feed, Livermore Knights of Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box pm, Meeting Begins: 6 :45 pm. Reservations Columbus will hold the 46th Annual Crab Feed or [email protected] facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ of upcoming events can be found on Facebook 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin due by March 12, 2019 RSVP Call: Jo Molz: and Charity Auction on March 16th, 2019. Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group The City of Pleasanton Library’s at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Board or email information to editmail@ Cell / Text: 925-367-6155 Include All Names Robert Livermore Community Center. Seating - those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis Literacy Program is searching for patient, Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more compuserve.com. Include name of organiza- and a Phone # or email: rjm911@sbcglobal. is limited to about 400 people. Visit www. plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton caring volunteer tutors to help adults practice information. tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or net TVRWF Members: $ 30.00; Guests: $ 35.00 livermoreknights.org for details or call Dennis Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every month from and improve their English reading, writing, Golden Circle Seniors, meetings subject. Phone number and contact person www.trivalleyrepublicanwomenfederated.org Lundbom (775)-772-6369 or Mark & Claire 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers on a variety of and conversation skills. Volunteers will work Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in should also be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tri-Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting Duguid (925)-443-5873 for tickets. related topics and to share challenges, solu- one-on-one with students, lead small group the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 Friday.) Tri-Valley Citizens’ Climate Lobby, March A night of music and dancing to tions, and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ conversation practice, conduct citizenship test East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all 19, 6 p.m. Vineyard View, 3227 Saratoga Cajun and Blues music by Tom Rigney comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more preparation, or lead book clubs. No advance year, saving items for the annual bazaar in Dublin San Ramon Women's Club Ct., Livermore. Potluck dinner, networking, and and Flambeau, March 9 at the Livermore- information. No cost. preparation is needed. Find more information November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds presents Brunch with Eleanor Roosevelt on introductions, 6:00 - 7:00. Monthly speaker Pleasanton Elks Lodge #2117. Doors open at Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located contact the Adult Literacy team literacy@ are donated to local charities. April 6th at Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon. - read about him/her at https://citizenscli- 6 p.m. with dinner and dancing beginning at 7 at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans cityofpleasantonca.gov / 925-931-3405. Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings Unique fundraiser with unique entertainment. matelobby.org/monthly-speakers/ Following p.m. Admission is $25 prepaid or $30 at the to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each National Alliance on Mental Illness every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 530 Portrayal of one of the most famous First discussion, we will share committee reports, door. Louisiana Cuisine will be available for month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for (NAMI) Tri-Valley Connection Support Group, Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe Room, Ladies while supporting many community make plans, and do an action. purchase: Gumbo $12 and red beans and rice coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All meets Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:45pm at Pleasanton. Check website for meeting updates service endeavors. 9:30 view many silent Livermore-Amador Genealogical $8. The Elks Lodge is located at 940 Larkspur veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions auction items - open bar; 10:30 Brunch and Society meeting 7:30 p.m. March 11 at Dr., Livermore. For tickets and information, call qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet Rd., Pleasanton. This group is for anybody Club is a non-profit organization that seeks 11:30 entertainment. Call Carol at 925 735 Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada the Lodge office at 455-8829 or emailsecre- other veterans and you will hear and see noth- experiencing a mental illness, for education to identify needs within the community and 3395 to reserve or send $45 check to P.O. Box Court, Pleasanton. Guest speaker, Sue Clark [email protected]. ing has changed since you were discharged. and support. Visit www.nami-trivalley.org, or work together to fulfill those needs. For more 2443, Dublin, Ca. 94568 Severson graduated from BYU. She will present Writing Club for Young Adults led by We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will contact Kelley Thorpe Baker, (714)296-3444. information or to get involved visit pleasanton- Royal Baby Shower fundraising, DBE a program on Our Genetic Heritage, Better young adult author J.L. Powers will meet from enjoy being around veterans. Please consider Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars lionsclub.org. All are welcome. Chapters (Daughters of the British Empire) on Understanding our Genealogy through DNA. No 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the third Thursday of coming and joining your comrades, because (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites March 9, 2019 - noon to 2:30 p.m. Castlewood Charge . Visitors welcome. For additional infor- the month: March 21, April 18, and May 16, there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. from foreign conflicts who are interested in interested individuals to attend its morning Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle, mation, contact Julie Liu, Program Chairperson, 2019. The meetings will be held at the Civic Ready on the right ready on the left. Visit our staying engaged with other Veterans and their meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at Pleasanton. $40.00 includes lunch (Choice email: [email protected] Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Avenue, post at [email protected] families. The VFW is one of the strongest 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las of Chicken or Scampi). Guests are requested National Society Daughters of the Livermore. The club is free. No registration is AA If you want to drink, that's your Veterans organizations in America but is in Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, to bring a baby shower item to be donated to American Revolution, Josefa Higuera Liver- required. Aspiring writers may attend each business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call serious decline because of lack of member- Livermore. For more information, go to www. a local charity. Contact Jenny Whitehouse at more Chapter, Meets September through May meeting or as many or few as wanted. Teen Alcoholics Anonymous 925-829-0666 ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank [email protected] 925-216-8470 / on the first Saturday of each month. DAR was Space page on the library’s website: www. 25th Annual Livermore High School of each month with a light dinner social at Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore 925-621-8946 founded in 1890 to promote education, historic livermorelibrary.net, or contact Teen Services Stampede Softball Tournament Celebrating 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ Sunol 4-H Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. preservation, and patriotism. Its members Librarian Jennifer Mosel at 925-373-5576. the 25th year of their Annual Softball Tourna- 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. CalWater.com to noon Sunday, April 14, 11601 Main Street, are descended from patriots who supported Roy Lozano, drug and substance ment. Games will be held Thurs., April 4 – Sat. L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and Sunol. Adults: $10.00; Child: $5.00. and/or fought for American independence prevention specialist and youth speaker April 6. Last year approximately 47 girls had St.). For more information contact Commander experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, PFLAG Tri-Valley Chapter meeting during the Revolutionary War. With nearly will present a talk at 7 p.m. on March 14. signed with colleges prior to the tournament. Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer Israeli and other world dances, easy line March 13. 7:00-8:30pm, Pleasanton. www. 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 Livermore-Pleasanton Elks Lodge #2117 will Opening Ceremonies are on Thursday, April Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. and circle dances, no partners required, facebook.com chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s host the presentation at the Elks Lodge, 940 4th at 9:00am. Games will begin after the Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). Amador Valley Quilters - Guest speaker largest and most active service organizations. Larkspur Dr., Livermore. For information, call ceremonies with three full days of Softball. Ap- ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Nancy Brown will present a lecture that For additional information, visit http://jhl. 455-8829. proximate games hours on Thursday & Friday forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. includes photos of hand appliqued animal californiadar.org. Registration for the Sunday, May 5, are from 9:00am – 9:00pm and Saturday from agency, has provided shelter and counseling Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or portrait quilts at the March 9, 2019 general Jewelry Donations Needed. The 2019 Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour 8:00am – 10:30pm. Toff Garcia and Jeremy for survivors of sexual assault and domestic [email protected] meeting. She will share stories about the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is now open. Thirty five bird- and butterfly- Luke are leading the committee and they are violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. The Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 animals and the techniques she used to create in Pleasanton is holding its semi-annual friendly, pesticide-free, water conserving, low seeking assistance with the tournament itself Haven provides free, professional individual p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. this collection of quilts produced over the past jewelry event to be held April 26-28, 2019. maintenance gardens that contain 60% or (scoring, field prep, snack shack) but also and group therapy for survivors of domestic All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly 20 years. The Amador Valley Quilters meet the The Discovery Shop is requesting donations more native plants will be open on Sunday, donations to support raffles, silent auctions, violence, sexual assault, and poverty. For more from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or second Saturday of the month from 1:30 to of necklaces, bracelets, rings and watches. May 5, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various etc. For additional information go to: www.lhs- information on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support special attire needed. For more information call 4:00 PM at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Take a moment to peek in your jewelry box and locations throughout Alameda and Contra stampede.com & email:gocowboyssoftball@ Groups and Individual Counseling, please call: Margaret 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ Case Ave. Pleasanton. Guests are welcome! donate some of your unused vintage, designer, Costa counties. Shop during the Winter Native gmail.com." (925) 449-5845. gmail.com. www.amadorvalleyquilters.org costume and precious jewelry. Help make a Plant Extravaganza on Saturday, April 20, or Native Daughters of the Golden West, Docents for the Livermore HistoryMo- Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- difference in the fight against cancer. Donations over the course of the week-end of May 4 (California born Women) is a fraternal and bile. Volunteers interested in Livermore history open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 ated, “Silver Award Club” meeting Thursday, are accepted at the shop Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. and 5 during the Tour’s usual Native Plant patriotic organization founded on the principles and/or like working with children (mostly Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed March 14, Guest Speaker Betty Ann Boeving 10-4; Sun. 12-4. The Discovery Shop is located Extravaganza. A portion of the proceeds from of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- 3rd graders) are needed. Mission is to teach Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East Hagenau, founder, Bay Area Anti-Trafficking in the Mission Plaza at 1989 Santa Rita Road, these plant sales will go to support the Tour. A tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of children the history of Livermore and instill in Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 Coalition. Buffet dinner Beeb’s Sports Bar Suite E., Pleasanton. Contact Kelley Meno at $15 per person donation is requested to help God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet them a sense of pride in the city. There will PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & and Grill Banquet Room, 915 Clubhouse Drive, 925-462-7374 for more information. cover the cost of putting on the Tour. www. first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F be training. Time commitment could be as holidays. bringingbackthenatives.net Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance little as a few days a year. There are usually Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd The 2019 Livermore Fil-Am Scholar- from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- have 3 docents at each school. If interested, Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton ship applications are now open! Three scholars berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org call Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- will be selected for the $1000, $750, and $500 Scottish country dancing in Livermore. [email protected]. anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is Resume & Cover Letter Event awards. Those who will be graduating this Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage June 2019 from either Livermore High School strathspeys that are the traditional social familiar tunes with other folks along with piano with monthly dinner meetings and holding A free workshop titled Dynamic Resume & Cover or Granada High School, please have them see dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have accompaniment. The words of the songs will charitable events. The group supports Chil- their school counselor for the application. They fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 be provided. No musical experience needed. dren's Hospital research, college scholarships Letters will be held on March 14, 2019, 1:00 p.m. to can also contact an officer or board member. to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, Most Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 at the Robert and other charities. For information, contact 3:00 p.m., at the Livermore Public Library Civic Center, They must be a member of Livermore Fil-Am 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance Livermore Community Center. Small fee. Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. located at 1188 South Livermore Avenue. Registration is to qualify. If not, membership applications are experience or partner required. We welcome Counter Point (Addiction Family Questers is an international organization available. Scholarship applications are due by new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward Support Group), Counter Point is a free faith of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history required. Please sign up by calling (925) 373-5505. Apr. 30. Winners announced on May 13 and at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at based, Christ centered (Al Anon based) who encourage preservation and restoration The workshop will be taught by Kristine Vanderhoof, presented on May 18. (925) 784-3662 for more information. program designed to help individuals with of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, career counselor at Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center. Dress a Girl Around the World, an Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise family members who suffer from alcoholism members learn about antiques, share and view invitation to make simple dresses for girls Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain and drug addiction. We meet Monday evenings members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- Located in Dublin, CA (with a satellite ofﬁce at Las Posi- in third world countries. Meetings are once or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- at 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship (348 seums and antiques shops and help non-profit tas College in Livermore), Tri-Valley One-Stop Career a month. The next meeting is March 30, rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- North Canyons Parkway, Livermore across from organizations with restoration and preservation Center offers free resources for both job seekers and from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s Hall, 325 more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but Costco) and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly employers. Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing machine or come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ St. Michael Elementary School (345 Church from September to May. New members are serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along with warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- Street, Livermore). For further information invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- For more information about Tri-Valley One-Stop Ca- helping hands. (Those planning to stay all day tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 contact Kent (925-243-0211) or Rachel terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 reer Center, visit www.trivalleyonestop.org. should bring a bag lunch.) Always accepting miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course (510-501-1411). or e-mail [email protected]. To learn more about this and other library programs, cheerful cotton fabric donations. Those who (that does have two water fountains along Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. can’t make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces together for events like board games, movies Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and visit www.livermorelibrary.net or call (925) 373-5500. arrange for kits that can be sews at home. are welcome. More information located on and fan conventions. 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MARCH 7, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian DBE Daughters of the British Empire, a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in room are located at Third and N Streets. The (925) 322-1222. p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- gracembc.com Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the Reading Room, which is open to the public, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood features books, CDs and magazines for sale. S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday www.trivalleystargazers.org/ Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and For information, call (925) 447-2946. am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s of women of British or British Commonwealth Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) stfrancisanglican.church. High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more costumes give free guided tours beginning at heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery 371-6200. The Center for Spiritual Living Liver- information or weekday Bible study and Prayer noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the and fellowship. Those interested in helping and children's church provided. A "Night of Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 more Valley is now holding Sunday services at group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 Welcome home. and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday East Ave., at 10 a.m. B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- landscaped grounds. For information on the Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Information, call 447-6282. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and volunteer Docent Program, please call the information. Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged Donations are also accepted on Mondays Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), Information, 447-8840. children go to Kid’s Church following worship, between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Information on programs and memberships, Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back Christ Church (a nondenomina- Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) group of retired men who join together to better training philosophies and schedules, and S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 tional evangelical church formerly meeting in follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho a fellowship meal. bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine marathon/endurance training program. www. study/Sunday school. For information, call 925-449-4848. Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive spiritual tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch trivalleytriclub.com. 925-447-1246. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; community for people of all faiths and back- serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Pleasanton Military Families is a Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. grounds. All are welcome. 7567 Amador Valley Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets Pleasanton based support group for those who 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday for lunch on the first Thursday of each month have a loved one serving in the Military. The calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets 925.846.0665. service. Rev. Dinah Chapman, Minister. www. at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. trivalleyunity.org. 925.829.2733 Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the of each month to share concerns, fears, and to non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. Asbury United Methodist Church Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the celebrate the joys that are experienced. There school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. www.thecrossing.org. Services include band-led worship music, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- is no better support than being surrounded by All are welcome. 447-3428. Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Bible-based messages and Sunday School for Church, where all are welcome is starting a A tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, others who know what you are going through. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 pre-schoolers and elementary through high Caregivers Support Group. Second Saturday of 925-967-8177. Three times per year, the group collects Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or school students. Infant care is provided. www. the month from 10:30 – Noon in the Fireside American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is supplies and sends care packages to the services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 call 447-2351. gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Room. The group will be facilitated by Pastor looking for veterans in the Livermore area who troops. Contact [email protected] for the a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Kathy, some Stephen Leaders and others with are interested in performing community service location of the next meeting. All are welcome. Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) experience in this area. This group is open to for young people and promoting veterans Livermore Military Families, a support Faith Chapel Assembly of God, ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday people in the community as well. For more in- affairs. Interested veterans will meet with group for families in Livermore who have a Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school Lynnewood United Methodist Church at School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. formation, please talk with Pastor Kathy. www. other like-minded veterans for camaraderie loved one serving in the Military, is intended to for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:35 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly congregation Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury and support of veterans' causes. The American be a safe place for family members to come a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at where all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 Jeff Barger. UMC can also be found on Facebook at “Asbury Legion is the largest federally chartered and share their experiences and concerns with 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school for youth Discovery Church of the Nazarene, UMC Livermore,” where you can find our most veterans organization that is the veterans others who understand what they are going will be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor updated information and worship sermons. All lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore through. All family members are welcome to every other month. Call for date and time and services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim at 846- Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community are welcome.. American Legion Post 47 meets the second attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday other church programs at 846-8650. 0221, send an email to [email protected] Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Purim Celebra- and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 of each month at the Livermore Veterans Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., or visit www.lynnewood.org. AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM tion on Sunday, March 24 from 10:30 - 12:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, for annual secular Purim celebration. Make South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 hamantaschen, have crafts, games, and fun from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove a.m. Worship. For more information visit for all ages, and present annual Purim skit. information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. during the week at various times/locations. Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 10:30 gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at Bring favorite hamantaschen filling. Attendees contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; 449.1444. are also encouraged to come dressed as favor- gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at RELIGION on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch Grace Missionary Baptist Church in ite Purim character. The celebration will take 925-449-6048. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament Livermore invites members of the community place at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Assistance League® of Amador Valley Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the Street, Livermore. This event is free for TVCJ invites all visitors to join this dedicated group Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy members; $10 for non-member adults (which of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Spirit and His Work.” The church address is can be applied to a membership if someone the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular program For more information www.fpcl.us or the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday wishes to join). meetings are held on the third Thursday of the 925-447-2078. p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Scola at 447-9800. Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday Religion Chat at St. Augustine org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Children's classes during adult worship service. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. The March Religion Chat will be held March 13 at St. Operation: SAM “Supporting All p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. 278-1916. Asbury United Methodist Church, Augustine Catholic Church, 3999 Bernal Avenue, Pleasan- Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military com. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling support organization based in Livermore. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, Church, all are welcomed. Sunday Worship ton, CA from 5:00 to 6:15 PM. The facilities will be open S.A.M. has been in operation since January North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday time is at 10:00 a.m. Children’s and youth at 4:30 PM and close at 6:30 PM so that attendees can 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most groups Sunday School during worship services have a chance to make new friends and visit. This event is support of deployed troops. For information or heart and helping hands. All are welcome. welcome to come and worship with us and to and Sunday evening Middle School and High donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email Childcare, and religious education for enjoy our hospitality. For more information call School Youth Groups. Children are welcome free of charge and open to all. [email protected] children as well as adults are offered. For the church office 925-462-4802. at all services, and childcare in the nursery. The discussion topic will be What is the role of women Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open more information, visit www.uucil.org or call St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Livermore Homeless Refuge needs volunteers in your faith? How has it evolved over time? Speakers to new and established residents of the 925-447-8747. , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. when nights are cold or rainy at Asbury and will be Karen Miller,who will speak of the Catholic per- Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first Congregation Beth Emek, Center for www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday service three other churches. If you would like to Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the with Rev. Andrew Lobban, Priest-in-Charge, consider volunteering, additional information spective and Pam Galbraith, who will discuss the Church second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and and an application form are located at www. of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints's point of view. Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence Godly Play children education. livermorehomelessrefuge.org. For more infor- Religion Chat is a monthly interfaith forum held on and monthly adult socials. Information, call Milder, www.bethemek.org. Little Brown Church, United Church mation about other opportunities visit www. 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury the second Wednesday of the month at one of Interfaith comers.com the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. UMC can also be found on Facebook at “Asbury Interconnect's nineteen participating congregations in Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 UMC Livermore,” where you can find our most Livermore and Pleasanton. The group's mission state- port Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- Pathway Community Church, 1055 updated information and worship sermons. month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room SecularJews.org. Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 ment reads, "To enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at others about the great diversity of faiths and cultures in address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday youth, adult programs. Biblically based 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during our Valley." In order to accomplish the mission, a variety are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 practical messages, nondenominational. All are worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 of events are held each year.

12 The Independent • MARCH 7, 2019 Milestones Dublin Honors Citizens The City of Dublin has announced the 2018 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Organization of the Year. Citizen: Joe Washington; Young Citizen: Rhea Mitr; Organization: CityServe of the Tri-Valley; Mayor’s Award: Janine Thalblum; and Mayor’s Legacy Award: Knights of Columbus, Council #7987. The winners were crowned at an evening ceremony on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at the Shannon Community Center. The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding individuals and groups who have contributed to the quality of life in Dub- lin this past year. Nomination criteria for both the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards are based on the Dublin Integrity in Action Program’s 10 Characteristics: Responsibility, Respectfulness, Caring, Giving, Positive Attitude, Trustworthiness, Cooperation, Doing One’s Best, Honesty, and Self-Discipline. The Young Citizen of the Year recognizes the volunteer service of Dublin’s youth in 1st – 12th grade. The Mayor’s Award is a special award that the Mayor presents to someone whom he believes has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Dublin community in the previous calendar year. The Mayor’s Legacy Award is an award that the Mayor presents to a group or individual to recognize extraordinary, long-term dedication to the Dublin community. Award recipients will be recognized at the City Council meeting on March 5. The Organization of the Year will receive a $500 cash prize, and a $300 donation will be given to each of the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year’s favorite non-proﬁt organization. Information on each of the award recipients (and the other nominees) can be found on the City’s website – www.dublin.ca.gov/volunteers.

Keaton simoni with his Parents sherri and stuart Pleasanton Adds Police Officers The City of Pleasan- Eagle Scout Rank Achieved ton and the Pleasanton Po- lice Department welcomed Keaton Simoni has earned most, camping more than during the adventure. Kayla Furphy and Robert Boy Scout’s highest rank, 40 nights. Backpacking, At Troop 942, Keaton got Kidd as Pleasanton’s newest Eagle Scout. Keaton began hiking and snow camping in the one on one attention he Police Officers. his Scouting adventure as the Sierra’s were among his needed to complete his goal Officers Furphy and Kidd were sworn in on Wednes- a Tiger Cub with Pack 931 favorite outings. While with of becoming an Eagle Scout. day, February 27, 2019 and at Rancho Elementary. He Troop 999, our family hosted For his project, he planned look forward to serving initially advanced to Boy Japanese scouts from Yotsu- and managed the building the Pleasanton community. Scouts with Troop 999 and kaido, Japan (Livermore’s of 4 redwood benches for Both are recent Police Acad- later transferred to Troop 942 sister city) and enjoyed shar- the after-school program, emy Graduates. where he completed all his ing our culture with them. ESS, at Rancho Elementary. Kayla Furphy was raised requirements to become an In turn, scouts and parents Keaton had attended ESS here in Pleasanton and is a Eagle Scout including earn- from Troop 999 traveled to while a student at Rancho so graduate of Amador Valley Robert Kidd and Kayla Furphy ing 25 merit badges. Japan to learn about their this was a project close to High School. She earned Through his years in culture. Keaton and Stuart his heart. her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California graduated on February 8, strong desire to make their scouting, Keaton enjoyed were amongst the many who Currently Keaton is study- University, East Bay and it 2019. communities better. Robert the outdoor adventures the climbed to the top of Mt. Fuji ing broadcasting at Ohlone was during her studies that Robert Kidd was born entered the South Bay Police College and newswriting at she realized her passion to in Pleasanton and raised in Academy as a non-affiliate Las Positas. He hopes to one serve the community. After Livermore. He graduated and graduated on February 8, day be a sports newscaster. talking with family and from Granada High School 2019. Robert is very excited NEW FACES We would like to thank friends in law enforcement and attended Las Positas Col- to work for the Pleasanton the many people and families and going on her first ride- lege, earning an Associate’s Police Department as his who were on this journey along, she knew she wanted degree in Social Behavioral grandfather, George B. Kidd The following babies were born at Stanford Health Care - Val- with us and helped Keaton to be a Police Officer. Kayla Science. He first became was a Pleasanton Police of- leyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton: interested in a career in law ficer in the 1950’s. to reach his goal of Eagle was hired by the Pleasanton A son to Brittney and Liam Flynn of Dublin on January 31. Police Department as a Po- enforcement while working Both officers will undergo A son to Deena and Demitris Kaplanis of Livermore on Febru- Scout. We will be forever lice Recruit in July of 2018 in Loss Prevention. He built a a sixteen week field training ary 12. grateful for the relationships A daughter to Sarah and Derrick Freeman of Livermore on and attended the Alameda strong relationship with local process before being as- February 12. and memories we’ve made, County Sheriff’s Office Re- agencies and was influenced signed to the Patrol Division they’ll last a life time. gional Training Center. She by how the officers had a as solo officers.