VOLUME LI, NUMBER 42 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 Kaiser Permanente Unveils Plans for Dublin Facilities By Ron McNicoll said Kaiser vice president delivery that Kaiser wants ris said would allow Kaiser three parcels. Kaiser Permanente has Hollis Harris. She spoke be- to retain flexibility on its more flexibility in develop- On the easternmost par- Find Out What's announced plans for devel- fore the Dublin City Council property to deal with future ing its campus. The council cel will be medical offices opment of its 58-acre parcel at its Oct. 7 meeting. health care needs, Harris told approved the new category totaling 170,000 square feet, Happening in Dublin. However, it is not The land is located just the council. 4-0. Councilmember Abe and more specialized of- Check Out Section A clear whether a hospital will south of Dublin Boulevard, Kaiser has owned the par- Gupta, who lives next to the fices on 30,000 square feet. Section A is filled with ever be located there. west of the Target Center on cel for nearly 10 years. Dur- property, recused himself Construction would be un- information about arts, On the other hand, there Fallon Road, north of I-580, ing that time, the land has from the proceedings. derway in 2016. people, entertainment and might be senior housing, or and east of Grafton Station. remained untouched. Harris The council item pro- Harris said that no final special events. There are even a senior skilled nurs- There were no promises was at the council meeting vided the first public look at decision has been made education stories, a variety ing facility, either or both about such facilities, be- to ask for creation of a new more specific intentions that about which special services of features, and the arts and of which could meet the cause changes are coming zoning category, "Medical Kaiser has for the property. would be made available. entertainment and bulletin demands of aging Boomers, so rapidly to health care Commercial," which Har- The site is divided into board. (See KAISER, page 5)

Educator 4th of July David Mertes Festivities Dies at 83 Livermore resident Da- to Remain vid Mertes, who served the community colleges and ValleyCareHealth System Downtown prominently, has died at age 83. The Livermore City Mertes, who held the post Council voted on Monday of chancellor of the Califor- to again hold the city's an- nia Community College sys- nual 4th of July celebration tem from 1988 to 1996, died in the downtown. on Oct. 9. He is survived by This year's event was his wife, Barbara Mertes, the deemed a success with an former president of Las Posi- estimated 10,000 to 12,000 tas College. Barbara Mertes people in attendance. Fire- represents Livermore on the works were set off on top board of the Chabot-Las of the parking garage on Positas Community College. Railroad Avenue. The cost David Mertes's career was under $50,000. also included service as David J. Rashé, Permit chancellor of the Los Rios Center Manager, told the Community College Dis- council that compared to trict, superintendent/presi- larger events of the past, this smaller, more community dent of Santa Barbara City Photo - Doug Jorgensen College and president of the focused venue in the down- College of San Mateo. A passer-by admires the banners created for ArtWalk in downtown Livermore. The annual event featured art town was more manageable Speaking on behalf of the displays and entertainment. in terms of setup, traffic and college district's trustees, pedestrian control, and the faculty, staff and students, return of the streets back to normal activity in a reason- (See MERTES, page 2) Letter Asks State to Suspend Zoning Requirements able time frame. The Pleasanton City The letter, proposed by Thorne commented that drought. The downtown venue Council has approved a let- Mayor Jerry Thorne, was in looking statewide, it will The letter says, "These enabled public works to use Kayak ter asking that the state grant drafted in response to com- be difficult to find legislators requirements have been about 50% less staff than in municipalities the ability to munity concerns about ap- who will do anything about shown to be lacking in that previous years and police Lawsuit to temporarily suspend zoning proving further housing the situation. There are areas they fail to take into account staff was released on time for additional housing until when there are restrictions that have no problem with the State’ s ability to provide without issue. Livermore Be Filed after the drought is over. on water use. The letter RHNA numbers. sufficient water to meet the Downtown Inc. funded pri- Sunrise Mountain Sports Pleasanton will contact requests that the legislators The letter notes that cities demands of existing, and vate security to staff the is preparing to sue East other cities in the area to ask support an amendment to the are required to adopt hous- future California residents fallout zone and the railroad Bay Regional Park District, them to send similar letters Housing Element law to pro- ing elements that accom- and businesses. It essentially tracks. charging that it competed to Senators Ellen Corbett vide for an extension of the modate RHNA numbers. ignores very real and present Rashé stated that in the a contract for the kayak and Mark DeSaulnier, and current Regional Housing However, the law does not water supply constraints cit- future, 4th of July fireworks concession at Del Valle Re- Assemblymember Joan Bu- Needs Assessment (RHNA) take into consideration lo- ies now face, exacerbated by presented in the downtown gional Park in an unfair man- chanan. planning period. cal constraints based on the (See LETTER, page 5) (See 4th OF JULY, page 4) ner and improperly awarded it to another store. Livermore-based Sunrise created the kayak conces- Refinance of Bonds Will Save Taxpayers Money sion in 2006 and has oper- to the district. They benefit sure L. The measure pro- rently an opportunity to ated it since then, building The Livermore Valley years earlier. taxpayers by reducing their vided authorization to issue refinance some of the out- clientele and the popularity Joint Unified School Dis- The bonds were used to property tax rate. Property a series of bonds totaling standing Measure L bonds. of the sport as it became a trict Board of Education build the new city library, owners pay $50 a year as $150,000,000. All of the The refinance would target force in regional kayaking. approved refinancing of and Robert Livermore Com- part of their property tax bonds have been issued. between $50 million and $60 The contract was rebid general obligation bonds munity Center, and to up- bills. The school board was million in bonds. The deci- early this year, as the previ- that is projected to save grade school facilities In March 1999, Liver- told that with the very low sion to refinance included ous contract was coming to taxpayers $7.4 million. The school board also more voters approved Mea- interest rates, there is cur- paying off the bonds two (See BONDS, page 4) a close. In a complex and The savings do not come controversial sequence of events, Sunrise first lost to Outback Adventures, a Fre- mont kayak store, then was ‘Forum’ Host Krasny Talks declared the winner by vote of an operations committee, To Livermore Audience then was again declared the loser. By Jeff Garberson illuminating discussions of The witty and erudite nearly any topic: literature, The impending suit will host of National Public Ra- health, politics, science, allege that East Bay Re- dio’s daily Forum talk show international relations, city gional Park District staff discussed his career and its government, or the judicial behaved improperly in sev- successes before a Liver- system. eral respects, many of which more audience last week He has built a loyal fol- were outlined by Sunrise in in a talk at the Bankhead lowing not only in Northern a seven page protest letter Theater. California but internation- last May when it was noti- The host was Michael ally through the NPR net- fied for the second time that Krasny, 70, a widely pub- work, Sirius satellite radio it had lost. lished writer and scholar. on online streaming. Among other complaints, With a PhD in American Krasny’s Livermore talk that letter claimed that the literature, a subject that he followed roughly the format District published rules for teaches at San Francisco of his 2007 autobiography, the concession competition State University, Krasny has “Off Mike: A Memoir of and then ignored them when been called the “thinking Talk Radio and Literary it processed bids, that it gave man’s radio talk show host.” Life,” an intimate memoir preferential treatment to the Over the past two de- of his upbringing and career. winning bidder during the cades, he has demonstrated Krasny grew up in a that in-your-face journalism tough Cleveland neighbor- review process, and that Photo - Doug Jorgensen Park District staff broke is not necessary to build hood, hanging out with audiences, that people will “bad guys,” as he told the A young would-be cowboy got a lesson in roping during the Tri-Valley Trailblazers their promises to conduct tune in to hear courteous, interviews and check refer- (See KRASNY, page 10) Horse Faire in Livermore. The event included horse clinics, food and the Lil Cowpoke ences. Rodeo. Sunrise’s attorney, Stuart Flashman, of Oakland, said Inside PET OF THE WEEK that he will file the suit in If you’re looking for a great companion, Cody Alameda County Superior SECTION A Editorial...... 4 fits the bill! He’s a smart, one-year-old Poodle/ Court “in the next week or terrier mix with wild hair and a crowd-pleasing two.” Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 He alleged that the com- personality. Saddle up and visit Cody at Valley petition had clearly been Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, improperly carried out. In Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 9 Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. For publishing bidding instruc- more info visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426- MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/M. Adkins (See KAYAK, page 4) Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 PAGE 2 - The Independent, OCTOBER 16, 2014

Hertz Foundation President To Retire (continuedMERTES from page one) Jay Davis, President of He continues to participate personal interviews, mul- the Fannie and John Hertz in and lead national studies tiple accomplishments and Chabot-Las Positas chan- delivered modern medical establish a medical program Foundation, has announced for the Pentagon, National an entrepreneurial spirit. cellor Jannett Jackson said, equipment. in Snezhinsk, Russia, one plans to retire at the end of Academies of Sciences and Hertz Fellows have been "Our entire district family Mertes made two trips in of Livermore's sister cities. this year. other organizations. well represented as leaders mourns the loss of a giant 2008 to Kosovo, one of the Another program was estab- The Livermore-based Nevertheless, he has said in business, academia and in the field of higher educa- nations emerging from the lished in Azerbaijan in 2008. Foundation, which offers publicly, his leadership of the military. tion. His contributions to former Yugoslavia, to help Mertes received a B.A. some of the nation’s most the Hertz Foundation “might Davis said the Foun- the community colleges establish a program in which from San Francisco State sought-after fellowships for be the most important (posi- dation is on solid ground in California will not soon ValleyCare trained doctors, University and an M.A. and graduate studies in science, tion) I have ever held” be- but needs a five-year fund be matched. Our thoughts nurses and midwives in an Ph.D. from UC-Berkeley, has undertaken a national cause of its role in strength- raising effort to be able to and prayers are with trustee effort to lower the nation's with a major in Biochemical search for a replacement. ening the nation’s graduate support another five to 10 Mertes and her family at this high infant mortality rate. It Embryology. Davis, 72, became Foun- science education. qualified students per year. time of immeasurable loss." was part of a larger program Memorial and service dation president five years The Hertz Foundation It doesn’t make sense for After retiring formally funded for $3 million by the arrangements have not yet ago when it was converting was established after World him to lead that effort, he from his college admin- U.S. Agency for Interna- been announced by his fam- from private to public status. War II by the founder of the said. “At age 72, you don’t istrative career, Mertes tional Development. ily. The Foundation’s endow- well known rental car com- start committing to five-year continued to work with Las In 1999, Mertes helped ment has grown consis- pany to support education in programs.” Positas College. He was a tently under his leadership. fields related to engineering. On a personal basis, he founding director of the Las Last year, for instance, the Its charter broadened over would like to cut back sharp- Positas College Foundation, endowment rose by $1.9 time, and in more recent ly on constant travel to and and remained a member for million. years, it has supported stu- from Washington for endless 11 years. Is Your Home Dusty? In a long career, Davis dents seeking PhDs, includ- defense and science studies, Mertes was also chairman Improve Your Air Quality has held a number of senior ing in the biological sci- spending more future time of the ValleyCare Health positions in science man- ences, and in applied fields. locally with his children and System board of directors. agement and in national Its fellowships are among grandchildren. He handled oversight of Air Duct defense. He rose through the nation’s most competi- He quoted former Law- the International Service Call Now! the ranks to become asso- tive and attractive, offer- rence Livermore National Projects of the Livermore Cleaning ciate director at Lawrence ing five years of support at Laboratory director Mike Rotary Club. He merged his $ 95* Service Today Livermore National Labo- $50,000 per year. In a typical May in expressing the phi- interests in Rotary Club ser- 24 ratory, then left to become year, 15 Hertz fellows are vice and ValleyCare by mak- *Each register for the first (925) losophy he intends to adhere 6 registers. $34.95 each founding director of the De- selected from 800 applicants to from now on: ing trips to nations where additional register fense Department’s Defense in a process that emphasizes “I aspire to live my life so medical staff needed modern 303-4255 Threat Reduction Agency. I never go east of I-5 again.” medicine training. He also Now offering commerical Joe duct cleaning too! Scerbo Dublin Adopts Bike, Pedestrian Plan Update Owner The Dublin City Council vocate from Bike East Bay, prehensive project list of po- to Presidio Mana Dublin has adopted an updated ver- thanked the city council for tential improvements that in- LLC, which is building on sion of the city's bicycle and its support of Measure BB clude intersection upgrades, 1.3 acres at 6542-6543 Re- pedestrian pathway program on the November ballot. such as reduced crossing gional Street adjacent to St. first approved in 2007. Some of the measure's rev- distances through median Patrick's Green. The com- Adopted on a unanimous enue will go to development refuges. There will be signal munity benefit payment to CA Lic#783310 vote at the council's Oct. 7 of bikeways and pedestrian modifications to provide the city will be $430,000. www.GentecServices.com meeting, the plan speaks to paths. protected left-turn phasing, future connectivity around Campbell also noted that and advanced stop bars to the city for cyclists and pe- in the short term, Dublin decrease auto encroachment destrians. Currently, the city plans shared lanes with bikes on the crosswalk space. $ has 47 miles of bikeways. and cars on Dublin Boule- On another item, the avod i Living Trust 599 vard. In the long run, there council unanimously en- e A major project com- p !obar t pleted the Alamo Canal Trail should be a better approach, dorsed Proposition 1, the Package Includes: link in Dublin with the Cen- namely a separation of bikes $7.5 billion state water tennial Trail in Pleasanton from auto traffic. Federal bond. City staff worked with • Revocable Trust • Wills underneath I-580. money will be available in DSRSD, the city's water re- • Advance Healthcare Directive • Financial Powers of Attorney The plan represents a late winter. He urged Dub- tailer, for information about future investment of $15 lin to apply for it "to get the bond. The key focus for Convenient Access from 580 & 680 million for trails and path- bike projects on the ground the council related to water ways, and $10.6 million for sooner." storage, because council- 7000 viLLage parkway, Suite a, dublin, CA bikeways. An estimated $7.8 Mayor Tim Sbranti and members said that maintain- million of the bikeways costs councilmembers said they ing adequate supplies for the will be paid by developers were glad to see there will Valley is important. as development occurs. The be more future connectivity In other action, the coun- Call (925) 479-9600 www.CaDocPreparers.com remainder would be revenue in East Dublin. cil approved an allocation obtained through grants. The pedestrian element of 43 residential units from Serving The Tri-Valley Since 2003 We are not attorneys. We can only provide self help services at your specific direction. California Document Preparers is not a law firm and cannot Dave Campbell, an ad- of the plan includes a com- the city's development pool represent customers, select legal forms, or give advice on rights or law. Prices do not include court costs. LDA #30 Alameda County, Exp. 4/2015.

Measure BB is right for the tri Valley.

Measure BB provides funds for improvements scott haggErtY on the I-580/I-680 saYs YEs on BB! interchange, SR-84 “Measure BB will reduce traffic, protect our seniors and other critical Tri-Valley with accessible and affordable transportation and commute corridors. bring BART to Livermore! Yes on BB.” — Scott Haggerty, Alameda County Supervisor Measure BB doubles the funding for Tri- AlAmedA County CounCil of AlAmedA County Valley street and road the leAgues of Women Voters® United Seniors of Alameda County tAxpAyers’ AssoCiAtion repairs. This means millions more for filling potholes and reducing local traffic.

Measure BB will make it possible to expand BART service along the 580 to Livermore. It’s that Important.

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Coalition Supports Measure BB Dublin neighborhoods, and writing post- ng Arts Cente rmi r rfo Measure BB, the transportation mea- cards so we can stop developer's Measure Thanks Pe ey all sure on the November 4, 2014 Alameda re V T at the ballot box this November. TO OUR EVENT Livermo County Ballot, has attracted widespread Sunday, October 19, 9 a.m. at PDT, support by a coalition of supporters 7567 Amador Valley Blvd. Ste. #108, SPONSORS, DONORS, including business, all 14 of Alameda Dublin. COMMITTEE, County’s city governments, social justice Join experienced volunteers as we get organizations, environmental groups, to know Dublin by talking to people about VOLUNTEERS & senior advocates, labor and the faith com- the developer's Measure T and why on ATTENDEES Lclambakeobster munity. A press conference was held to November 4th you should vote 'no' on T. discuss the Measure. “I’m blown away by the coalition that Openings on Bike/Ped Committee You helped raise over has come together to support Measure The Alameda County Transportation BB,” said Mary Lim-Lampe, Lead Orga- Commission (ACTC) has an opening on nizer with Genesis. “To have the Sierra its Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commit- Club signed on as a passionate endorser of $110,000 tee (BPAC). The committee is seeking this measure right next to big businesses, residents of Dublin and or Livermore for to benefi t the Bankhead Theater labor, bike advocates, youth advocates this position. The BPAC consists of an 11 and more is amazing." member committee of Alameda County and Bothwell Arts Center Renee Rivera, Executive Director of residents interested in advocating for pe- Bike East Bay, states, "Our economic ! destrians and cyclists. The committee re- SPONSORS competitiveness depends on Measure BB. views and makes recommendations to the We have to transform business hubs in the Commission and staff regarding the proj- East Bay into more walkable, bikeable ect impact on pedestrians and cyclists of communities that attract new businesses regional projects funded through ACTC. ADMIRAL and create good-paying jobs.” The committee members are appointed Measure BB is endorsed by the Al- by the county supervisors or the Mayor's ameda County Council of the Leagues of Conference. The application is available Women Voters, The Sierra Club, Trans- on line at http://www.alamedactc.org/ The Watkins Family Form, Genesis, League of Conservation app_pages/view/14. Voters of the East Bay, The Alameda La- For further information, contact Matt bor Council, The Bay Area Council, Bike Bomberg, the program coordinator for CAPTAIN East Bay, United Seniors of Oakland and ACTC at [email protected]. Alameda County, the California Alliance LIVERMORE for Jobs, the Greenbelt Alliance, LiUNA Local 304, SF Chronicle, East Bay Ex- Voter's Edge press, Oakland Chamber of Commerce, MapLight and the League of Women Tony & Shirley Macchiano Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce Voters of California Education Fund have and many more organizations and people launched the website, Voter's Edge, a Jean Shuler across the county. Every city council in comprehensive nonpartisan online voting the county has unanimously endorsed guide to the California elections. COMMANDER this measure. The project combines MapLight's ex- Measure BB asks Alameda County pertise using technology to track public residents to increase and extend a sales information with the League of Women Dublin Mayor tax that would raise $7.8 billion to fund Voters of California Education Fund's Tim Sbranti transportation projects in the county. authoritative coverage of election contests The current half-cent sales tax is set through its premiere website, SmartVoter. to expire in March 2022. If Measure BB org. MATES CREW were approved by a two-thirds majority in November, the sales tax would increase Temporary Funds Dona Crawford from a half cent to one cent through The Livermore Area Recreation and Wesley & Elizabeth Arnold March 31, 2045. Park District board approved a temporary The money raised through measure advancement of funds from Alameda BB can only be spent in Alameda County. County. SUPPORTERS As part of the measure, a Transporta- From 2002 to 2005, and again from tion Expenditure Plan (TEP) has been 2010 to the present, LARPD arranged for Board of the Livermore Valley Opera • Karin Bunnell and Valley Dance Theatre developed listing how the tax proceeds the borrowing of county funds to cover Joe and Deolinda Caldeira • DeSilva Gates Construction • Wes and Jean Felton would be spent. payroll, operating expenses and capital Friends of the Livermore Valley Opera • Jorge and Evelyn Freitas • Bill and Linda Green expenses. The District primarily receives Kathie Hackler • Kirk and Hilda Hasserjian • Jim and Mary Pat Hawkins Measure T Events property tax revenue in December and Steven Jensen • Keller Williams Realty • Tenor Michael-Paul Krubitzer April, so the routine advancement of $1.5 Measure T informational meeting: Sat- Kile and Judy Morgan • Livermore Valley Tennis Club • US Foods urday, October 18 at 9 a.m. at PDT, 7567 million plus interest is needed to cover Amador Valley Blvd. Ste. #108, Dublin. expenses until revenue is received. The The developer's Measure T would add interest rate charged is the same as the investment interest rate the District is paid IN-KIND-DONORS thousands more houses to Dublin and de- by the County on funds that reside there, stroy Doolan Canyon, the last open space so there is no interest cost to the District. between Dublin and Livermore. Join 101.7 KKIQ, Jessica Aguirre, NBC, Livermore Valley Opera, Livermore LARPD will repay the advance before Abe Ahmari, Alameda County Fair, Valley Winegrowers Association, other volunteers making calls, walking June 30, 2015. Arrow Jewelry Designs, Asian Art Livermore-Amador Symphony, Museum, Nancy Bankhead, Barone’s Peggy Magovern, Massimo’s Fine Restaurant, Bay Area Discovery Italian Dining, Matt Finders Band, Museum, Beets Hospitality Group, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Big White House Winery, Black Tie Jennie McGregor, Mia Nipote, Mindful Transportation, Boomers!, Bridges Movements Pilates Studio, Ralph Restaurant, Cache Creek Casino Moir and Maryann Brent, Nickel Resort, Cake Delight, Calhoun Sisters, & Nickel, Nothing Bundt Cake!, Choose California Academy of Sciences, Nottingham Cellars, Nusbaum- Cantabella Children’s Chorus, Merry Melcher, Oakland Zoo, Melody and and Darrell Carter, Cartoon Art Steve O’Shea, Outside In Etc., P a c i fi c Museum, Casa Orozco, Casse-Croute Chamber Symphony, Patxi’s Pizza, Bakery, Castlewood Country Club, Paula Carvalho’s Jewelry, Pier 39, ValleyCare Charles R Vineyards, Cheesecake Poppy Ridge Golf Course, The Purple Factory, City of Livermore, ClubSport Orchid Wine Country Resort & Open Enrollment can be a confusing time, but it's important that Pleasanton, Computer History Spa, Rae Dorough Speakers Series, you make the right choice for you and your family. Museum, Concannon Vineyard, Corde Renaissance ClubSport, Retzlaff To access the advanced medical services and compassionate care Valle, Create with Jen, Cuda Ridge Vineyards, Adrienne Ridolfi , Lisa ValleyCare offers, this is what you need to do: Wines, Cumulus Media, Dante Robere Rigge, Ripley’s Believe it or Not!, Vineyards, Darcie Kent Vineyards, Rodrigue Molyneaux, The Rose Hotel, • Choose a PPO if your employer offers it. A PPO gives Del Valle Fine Arts, Demitri’s Taverna, Rubino Estates Winery, Ruby Hill Golf you the most choices of physicians and services. Downtown Livermore Businesses, Club, Ruby Hill Winery, Alan Ryall, • If you select an HMO, choose a ValleyCare Medical Foundation Primary Dragonfl y Yoga and Wellness, Eagle Linda Ryan, Sam’s Chowder House, Care Physician through the Hill Physicians Medical Group Network. Ridge Vineyard, Earl Anthony’s San Francisco Giants, San Francisco Dublin Bowl, Eli Photographer, Opera, San Francisco Performances, ValleyCare Medical Foundation services are provided by ValleyCare Exploratorium!, Fine Art Museums of Sanctuary Ultra Lounge, SAP Center, Physicians Associates Medical Group. San Francisco, First Street Alehouse, Joni Schuld, Lynn and Joan Seppala, Choose your ValleyCare doctor today! Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi, Too!, Charlotte Severin, Jean Shuler, Dr. David and Dr. Karen Furst, Sonoma Raceway, Steven Kent Winery, www.myvcmf.com or (925) 416-6736 Gallo Center for the Arts, Strizzi’s Restaurant, Congressman Don and Mindy Garman, Anne Eric Swalwell, T. Nishikawa, Terra Mia FAMILY PRACTICE OB/GYN* Giancola, Gilroy Gardens Family Cucina Italiana, Tesla, TheatreWorks Jonathan R. Lim, M.D. Scott Eaton, M.D. Theme Park, Great America, Bill and Silicon Valley, Trader Joe’s, Mark and John Louie, M.D. William H. Phillips, M.D. Linda Green, Kathie Hackler, Maria Triska, Tri-Valley Conservancy, Shazia K. Mughal, M.D. Jennifer Salata, M.D. Joannie Hahn, Hobnob Tours, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, Uncle Maliha Qadir, M.D. Gabrielle S. Schaefer, M.D. The Holm Family, The Huff Family, Yu’s at the Vineyard, Up Town Manisha Shingate, M.D. Rebecca Stone, M.D. In-N-Out Burger, Innovation Tri- Girls Salon & Boutique, USS Hornet Sanie Zehra, M.D. Valley, Courtney Jacobs, Jen’s Cakes, Museum, Valley Concert Chorale, PEDIATRICS Katrina Rozelle Pastries & Desserts, Valley Dance Theatre, Van’s Health INTERNAL MEDICINE Yatin Shah, M.D. Kaur Photograpy, Jean King, Libby Foods, Vine Cinema & Alehouse, Michael R. Alper, M.D. Deanna Ward, M.D. Kolar, La Rochelle Winery, Las Positas Walt Disney Family Museum, Nikhil M. Apte, M.D. Golf Course, Lawrence Hall of Science, Waterfront Restaurant, The Watkins Vandana Boparai, M.D. Main Street Designs, Rena Liebovitch, Family, Philip and Julie Wente, David Z. Chee, M.D. LifeStyleRx, Livermore Downtown Wente Family Estates, Winchester Samata Kanagala, M.D. Anthony Koh, M.D. Association and Businesses, Mystery House, Wood Family Stanley Ng, M.D. Livermore Premium Outlets, Vineyards, Zephyr Grill and Bar Jyothi Ratti, M.D. Marilena Sandru, M.D. Robert T. Santos, M.D. LOBSTER CLAMBAKE COMMITTEE Betty M. Tam, M.D. COMMITTEE CHAIR Denise Watkins Deanna Ward, M.D. Maryann Brent, Denise Bridges, Merry Carter, Mary Evans, Linda Green, Jerry Yen, M.D. Mary Pat Hawkins, Valerie Huff, Paula Jones, Susan Mansoor, Beth Medeiros, Susann Mercer, Nancy Mueller, Brittany Mulgrew, * ValleyCare is the only hospital in the area to Melody O’Shea, Stephanie Petermeier, Joni Schuld, offer a highly skilled OB/GYN onsite 24-7. Jean Shuler, Chelsey Souza, Julie Wente

SAVE THE DATE LVPAC Lobster Clambake ValleyCare th MEDICAL FOUNDATION SATURDAY September 12 2015 Vineyard Lawn at Wente Vineyards ValleyCare Medical Foundation is affiliated with ValleyCare Health System. PAGE 4 - The Independent, OCTOBER 16, 2014 EDITORIAL (Opinions voiced in let- Most Alamedans live in anton fiscally sound and to as we go to the polls on No- ters published in Mailbox South County, but the bosses reduce the city’s unfund- vember 4 and cast our votes Pleasanton School Board: are those of the author and of Eric Swalwell's party ed pension liability. Jerry on initiatives that will have do not necessarily reflect live in North County. They knows Pleasanton’s sound a profound effect on our Paige Wright the opinion of The Inde- would rather spend money in financial health stems from quality of life at the local Oakland --- like their bridge level. To further clarify the pendent. Letter Policy: The our vibrant business parks, investments referenced in We are recommending Paige Wright as Independent will not publish to San Francisco that cost regional shopping center and the best candidate to serve on the Pleasanton "five" billion dollars more the article: $60 million is anonymous letters, nor will dedicated city staff. Do not designated for a new HOV Unified School District Board of Trustees. it publish letters without than necessary, or their tun- forget that taxes from these nel to Walnut Creek. They express lane on I-680 north- Wright would provide a new perspective names. Abusive letters may help provide the outstand- bound between SR 237 in be rejected or edited. Fre- should take BART to both ing parks and community of those places. Milpitas to Alcosta Blvd in looking at issues facing the board. She quent letter writers may facilities we all enjoy. Jerry is knowledgable about the district having When President Obama at the San Ramon/Dublin have publication of their let- had a trillion dollars for has supported the redevelop- border; and $122 million worked as a substitute teacher and in other ters delayed. Letters should stimulus, the political bosses ment of Kottinger Gardens to expand SR 84 between staff jobs, such as health clerk and atten- be submitted by e-mail to forgot Livermore BART for seniors and he knows I-680 and Pigeon Pass. Both dance clerk. editmail@compuserve. was "shovel ready" for forty it is important to provide of these highway projects com.) years. Now they are rebuild- workforce housing for the are important to many Tri- Wright has said that she would foster ing all the freeways in Liver- workers who help sustain Valley residents. transparency and open communcation with more without BART tracks. our fiscal health. A longtime Additionally, there is $77 Vote for Wieskamp million designated for the parents, students, and teachers, ensuring that Cathie Brown This is a good time to supporter of downtown and elect Hugh Bussell. Con- the museum, he supports Altamont Corridor Express people know they have been heard. Former Mayor, Livermore (ACE) passenger rail service Our East Bay Regional gressmen have the final say developing a plan for a badly A new person on the board will help to on transportation money, needed new library, commu- which connects the Central stem the spate of recent complaints that the Park Director, Ayn Wies- and he doesn't belong to the Valley with 4 stations in kamp, is running for re- nity and civic center. Please party that wastes money in vote for Jerry Thorne - he Alameda County and with current board is not transparent, making election . I strongly recom- Santa Clara County, decreas- Oakland. This is our last deserves a second term. decisions without full public input on such mend that you vote for her chance to build BART all the ing the number of automo- items as programs, the change in the school to continue to represent us way to Livermore. biles on Tri-Valley highway year calendar, and personnel issues. in the valley. Because of her ValleyCare Merger corridors. work with the park EBRPD David Eller With Measure BB, lo- Wright would provide fresh input in im- and her commitment to the Morrison and Bowen Livermore cally, Dublin, Livermore and Matt Sullivan plementing Common Core and local control Livermore Area Recreation Stop the take over of Pleasanton will see almost Pleasanton City Council, and Park District (LARPD) our only local, indepen- double the amount currently funding over the next few years. 2004-2012; Pleasanton she encouraged the East dent ValleyCare hospitals in received to fund local street Planning Commission, Bay Regional Park District Livermore and Pleasanton maintenance projects. 1998-2004 to fund the repaving of the by the huge mega-medical Time and again residents Sycamore Grove trail as part Pleasanton has been run complex: Stanford Univer- and business have declared by a small group of good The Independent recommends: of the trail connection from sity Healthcare in Palo Alto. transportation a high prior- ‘ole boys (and they are most- The 2,200 corporate ity, and twice (in 1986 and Dublin Measure T: No Shadow Cliffs to Del Valle. ly boys) for years. No one again in 2000) with voter Ayn served on LARPD members must vote "no" Measure BB: Yes voted for these folks, you to disapprove the"so-called approval, affirmed the de- and the Livermore City probably won’t recognize sire to address the pressing Measures W and X: Yes Council before becoming affiliation" with Stanford their names, yet they call by mailing in their ballots or issues of traffic congestion, Livermore City Council: our representative on the the shots. Who are these improved transit service, and Bob Woerner and Steven Spedowfski delivering them to the corpo- East Bay Regional Park people, and how did they ration secretary by 5 p.m. on safe accessibility and afford- Pleasanton Mayor: Matt Morrison Board. She has the experi- achieve this power over our Friday, November 14. ability to the transportation Pleasanton City Council: ence and the commitment community? They are led ValleyCare needs imagi- system for bicyclists and pe- Olivia Sanwong and George Bowen to do a great job. by the Pleasanton Chamber native thinking and not a destrians county-wide. With Vote for Ayn Wieskamp of Commerce and include merger with Stanford, which oversight by locally elected Dublin Mayor: Kasie Hildenbrand on November 4. several local well-connected is truthfully a selling out to mayors, city council mem- Dublin City Council: Don Biddle and Abe Gupta business and property own- Stanford and dissolving and bers and county supervisors No on Measure T ers, a few large corporate killing off all 2,200 Val- representing all 14 cities Livermore School Board 4 Year Term: interests, and developers and unincorporated county Ann White, Craig Bueno and Belia Martinez Laura Mercier leyCare members who vote Executive Director salivating at the chance to on our own local hospitals' areas and a citizen watch- Livermore School Board 2 Year Term: Chris Wenzel cash in on our now defunct Board of Directors, by-laws, dog committee, these sales Tri-Valley Conservancy housing cap. Pleasanton School Board: Paige Wright and major hospital expen- tax dollars are collected in It's not often that every They have combined re- Alameda County and can member of the Dublin City ditures. Stanford would Livermore Area Recreation and Park District: sources for many years to become the only member only be spent on delivering Bob Coomber and David Furst Council and the Planning fund local campaigns with projects and programs in Commission can all agree. and Stanford would have a East Bay Regional Park District: Ayn Wieskamp hundreds of thousands of majority on the new board Alameda County. But opposition to Mea- dollars in direct candidate The current transporta- 15th Congressional District: Eric Swalwell and we, the members, would sure T has united Dublin's contributions, PAC dona- have nothing. tion Measure B funding 16th Assembly District: Tim Sbranti City officials. All five Dub- tions, and independent ex- leveraged the delivery of lin City Councilmembers penditures to buy a City One Valley almost $1 billion of im- along with all five Dublin Council majority who will Gil Stratton provements to our Tri-Valley Planning Commissioners do their bidding. The Cham- Livermore highways. Imagine what have officially endorsed No ber even has its own mani- Ron McNicoll’s well traffic would be if the new on T. They include Dublin festo, the “2015 Community interchange at I-580/Isabel Vision”, which reads like a written article on the market- KAYAK City Councilmembers: Tim ing consultant's recommen- SR 84 hadn’t been built, or (continued from page one) Sbranti, Mayor; Don Biddle, shadow-government consti- the east bound HOV lane or tution for our city and serves dations to improve visits to the new auxiliary lanes. By tions, he said, Park District Sunrise is in its final weeks Vice Mayor; Abe Gupta; our valley touched a nerve. of Del Valle kayak rentals, Kevin Hart; David Haubert; as a litmus test for candi- the end of 2015 the addition staff announced, “‘Here dates they will bankroll. Apparently, we are viewed are the criteria.’” Then, in with water levels declining Dublin Planning Commis- of a new HOV/Express lane You may think I’m a con- by visitors as separate little on westbound I-580 and the processing the bids, “They at the lake in preparation for sioners: Arun Goel, Lynna towns and she recommended Do, Rameet Kohli, Sean spiracy theorist, but I know conversion of the existing came back and said, ‘Here the winter. He said he would this is true because I fought changing that image so we eastbound HOV lane to an are different criteria.’ That’s seek an injunction if neces- O'Keefe, Tara Bhuthimethee Measure T is the devel- against it for eight years as are viewed as a single loca- Express Lane will open. unfair. sary to keep the Park District a Pleasanton City Council- tion. It has been a minor Fourteen years later, deliv- “If you say you’re go- from evicting Sunrise from oper's plan to break Dub- lin's newly enacted growth member and for six as Plan- but constant irritation to me ery of the list of projects ing to follow these rules, its lakeside facilities while ning Commissioner. What over the last few decades in the 2000 transportation the lawsuit is under consid- limits. It was written and then you have to follow paid for by the Pacific Union can we do to return our gov- that the term ‘Tri-Valley’ has measure are winding down. them. You can’t just say you eration. Land Company, the same ernment to the people? I’m become accepted and used Few if any tax measures changed your mind.” “They shouldn’t be shoo- company that wants to build voting for Matt Morrison for in the naming of businesses, deliver such direct results. Flashman said he had met ing (Sunrise) out,” he said. new housing subdivisions Mayor and George Bowen locations, events etc. This These projects, along with with the Park District and Neither the East Bay Re- in Dublin's Doolan Canyon for City Council. Neither is name implies three separate those outlined in the 2014 “put it on notice” that “we gional Park District nor Out- open space. being supported by the good valleys which do not really Measure BB will continue would file” if necessary. back Adventures responded The No on Measure T ‘ole boys or their money and exist. We are one valley, to help mobility throughout In the meantime, he said, to requests for comment. campaign has been steadily along with existing Council- the Livermore Valley. Most the Tri-Valley. putting up signs around member Karla Brown will places that incorporate geo- From projects on I-580, give the people of Pleasan- Dublin, walking precincts, graphical features in their I-680, SR 84, the I-580/I-680 ton a Council majority that interchange and the BART and gaining more endorse- names get it right but not 4th OF JULY ments from public officials will represent our interests. extension to Livermore – to (continued from page one) Please join me. here. As a start VTV (Visit local street maintenance, and community leaders. Tri Valley) should change donors and sponsors to make bicycle, pedestrian, para- could be improved and ex- More volunteers are their name. panded on and still keep the event sustainable as well needed, especially for Support Pareja transit, and trails – yes for Measure BB is a county- the community appeal and as expand and improve it. walking precincts, man- Judy Galletti No on BB Mayor John Marchand ning phone banks, writing Livermore wide investment with a huge charm. Bruce Watkins return for the Tri-Valley Councilmember Stewart agreed. "We do need part- post-cards and helping with Livermore, Chris Pareja Livermore other activities. If you think region. Gary, who came up with the nerships to present a bigger heard you. Two years ago, Livermore residents have show. This is a new era you can help please contact I urge you to vote on idea of holding the event in precincts in Livermore voted been paying for BART since November 4 (or sooner by when we can't afford to burn Brenda, our campaign HQ the downtown, suggested a unanimous “no” to dou- its inception; and there is no mail). that the city cap its cost for money in the sky." rep, at [email protected] or bling the transportation tax. (925) 364-7774. To those firm plan to bring BART to the fireworks at $25,000. Staff was directed to re- It’s back as measure BB be- Livermore. Don’t be fooled who have graciously given cause MTC/ABAG/ACTC Bothwell for Council The city should look for turn with a plan for the 2015 again! Proposition BB will event. their time, energy and dol- won’t accept the “no." Chris Jennie Lynn Dunn lars to help on the campaign, Pareja has fought for you, as not bring BART to Liver- Livermore thank you so much! he confronted those same more. The funding line in Have you made your If you’d like a sign for groups, for years. He is Prop. BB is provisional, decision to vote for Chung your home or know a great depending on unidentified (continuedBONDS from page one) working with transportation Bothwell, yet? If not, there is music and athletics. Dillie spot for one around town experts around the Bay Area funds from another source. still time to visit her website heard a request for the dis- said that the charter prep please drop by HQ to pick who, with him, examined Please join with me in voting (www.bothwell4livermore. trict to extend the Livermore complements the schools in one up. We’re at 7567 Ama- BB in depth. They wrote "no" on Prop. BB. When BB com) and learn everything Valley Charter Prep (LVCP) the Livermore district. dor Valley Blvd., Ste. #108 a fine argument against it. fails, perhaps they will come about her background and charter. Bill Batchelor, CEO A series of speakers asked in Dublin and open Thurs- Chris, also, has fought to back with another plan that her views for Livermore. of the Tri-Valley Learning the school board to grant the days 4-8pm, Fridays 4-7pm, keep city control in Liver- fully funds the Livermore Chung Bothwell will be a Corporation, which operates petition. LVCP students who and Saturdays and Sundays more, he has fought for BART extension. I am fed up breath of fresh air for our the charter school, noted that spoke said they thrived in the from 9am-1pm. Stop by to minorities, the poor and se- with Livermore funds sub- City and our City Council! learn about the No on Mea- it had been six years since small school atmosphere. niors. Chris Pareja is a man sidizing BART to counties She is knowledgeable about the last petition. sure T campaign, volunteer, of the people. It isn’t easy to that did not initially “opt in,” local issues and dedicated to "The school emphasizes or pick up materials. Our LVCP Principal Eric Dil- individuality." challenge power and special and bike paths in Oakland. the residents of Livermore. HQ phone is (925) 364-7774 interest groups, but I’ve seen She has no special interest lie pointed out that the prep The students also noted Check out our Facebook school had graduated its first Chris do it countless times. groups – she is running inde- that they would like to see page (https://www.face- Benefits of BB pendently to help (serve) the class with 94 percent admit- Vote for the one candidate the three high schools work book.com/openspacedublin) against BB, the one candi- Scott Haggerty, Alameda people who want to live and ted to a university or to a together. and website (http://dublino- date who heard you, the one County Supervisor work in our fine City. two year school. The school The school board has penspace.trivalleyconser- candidate who respects your Thank you to the Inde- Being a Livermore resi- provides laptops to all stu- sixty days to reach a decision vancy.org/?cat=4) for more “no” vote, the one candidate pendent for its coverage on dent herself for over 30 dents. It offers drama, dance, on approving the petition. info. who stands with you. Chris 10/03 of the county-wide years – also working and Pareja isn’t just fighting for transportation Measure BB volunteering for more than Elect Bussell you, he is you. that will be on the Novem- 30 years in Livermore – she Joseph Grcar ber 4 ballot. As chair of the has decided it is time for her Castro Valley Alameda County Transpor- to try and implement some Thorne the Only Choice tation Commission (ACTC) East Bay politicians ideas for positive chang- Christine Steiner I appreciate the objectivity es……to give back to her promise Livermore BART Pleasanton (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) of the article in presenting community and hopefully again, and we elect them If you want a Mayor the basic facts including Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala again. improve (strengthen) the Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell who responds to all his con- the programs and projects financial stability of Liver- Editor: Janet Armantrout They said "phase one" stituents, respects and values included in the ACTC Trans- was Hayward to Dublin. more. She is not afraid to The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing diversity and has spent years portation Expenditure Plan bring to light the financial Company, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Now "phase one" is Dublin Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. serving on numerous com- (TEP) which is the portfolio burdens which Livermore The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews.com to sign up to Airport Road. They lost mittees and commissions of investments that Measure and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, 2250 count, just like Eric Swal- does not seem to address to First St., Livermore, CA 94550. BB funding is required to well. He supports the short then Jerry Thorne is your the general public – even Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 man. As Mayor, Jerry has deliver. though it will be we, the tax- during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. airport extension (in press Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. worked hard to keep Pleas- Voter education is crucial releases). (continued on page 9) The Independent, OCTOBER 16, 2014 - PAGE 5 LETTER (continued from page one) (continuedKAISER from page one) the fact the control and man- year during the eight year common area between both They may include cardiolo- fices are another possibility. much about it," said Hart, agement of water supplies RHNA cycle, they would Lions Wayside and Delucchi gy, hematology, orthopedics, "It's more like the Field of who added that the Kaiser fall outside the jurisdiction have to be spread out over Parks. New plazas on either and urgent care. Offering Dreams. If you build it, they property would be a great of many California cities." the remaining seven years. side of Neal Street will pro- some of the services there will come," said Harris. location for it. The letter asks, "How PARK MASTER PLAN vide the option to connect could eliminate the need to Concilmember David Once the currently pro- can cities like Pleasanton In other action, the coun- during special events and travel to the Kaiser hospital Haubert told Harris that posed Dublin facilities were demand residents and busi- cil voted 5-0 to accept a also serve as a central gath- in Walnut Creek. There are Dublin has plenty of hous- built, Kaiser would evaluate nesses conserve water, when proposed Master Plan for ering and “outdoor lobby” 125,000 Kaiser members in ing. However, it could use their performance, and look cities, complying with State Lions Wayside and Delucchi area for community events. the Valley. more senior housing. to a second period between law, continue to incentiv- Parks, located at the corners A more defined market All of the current Kai- Councilmember Kevin ize additional water-depen- of Neal and First Streets. pavilion area at the southeast ser facilities in Livermore, 2025 and 2040 to determine Hart mentioned a devel- dent development during a The Master Plan will treat corner of Delucchi Park Pleasanton and San Ramon what it might need then. oper's proposal for a staged drought?" the two as one park and would provide a formal area will remain open. A neighbor who lives retirement community on The following actions are create an entryway to the to support special events If a hospital were built, in The Terraces across the Doolan Canyon Road, which requested by the letter: downtown and the Firehouse such as the weekly Farmer’s construction would take street from Kaiser's land is blocked by an open space 1. Temporarily suspend Arts Center. Market activities and access place during the period from told the council that she is preservation measure passed a city’ s obligation to com- The key elements of the into the meadow areas of 2025 to 2040. However, it not a Kaiser member, but is by the Dublin council. It ply with RHNA until State Master Plan include the Delucchi Park. may never be built, at least glad Kaiser wants to build includes an urban growth emergency drought restric- creation of a new and larger TASK FORCE in the form of what is known there. "I have many friends limit. According to terms of tions have been lifted. This bandstand that would be set The council also voted to today as a hospital, said who are Kaiser members. would enable cities to im- further back than the exist- appoint nine members to the the open space ordinance, Harris. I've been appalled that they pose growth management ing bandstand, providing op- Alviso Adobe Task Force, only a vote of the Dublin "We might need some have to go to Walnut Creek restrictions to address lim- portunity to expand the great which is charged with de- electorate could move the high-end acuity medical (for some of their services)." ited water availability while lawn area for more event veloping vision and mission urban growth limit to bring center. It might be a hospital, Another neighbor said that not violating State law. seating. The new bandstand statements and a strategic that area into Dublin. or something very different he moved to Dublin for the 2. Upon imposition of will be built adjacent to plan for Alviso Adobe Com- "I think there is always than we see at a hospital growth opportunities, and is State mandates following Railroad Avenue and next munity Park. The anticipated a need in the city for se- today," said Harris. excited about Kaiser's plans. the drought, lengthen the to the Firehouse Art Center’s completion of the Alviso nior housing. We don't talk RHNA cycle to accommo- south plaza, allowing for Adobe planning process is Demand for hospital beds date the temporary suspen- shared use of infrastructure in the spring of 2015. has fluctuated over the past sion. If the drought were to and access. In addition to determin- 15 years. For example, mod- last two years, the letter asks Moving the bandstand to ing a focus for the future of ern operating techniques Lower Del Valle that the RHNA period still be the proposed location is con- the park, the newly formed have reduced the length of the regular eight years, not tingent on receiving permits Task Force may have the time for hospital stays for Water Level shortened to six years. from the regulatory agencies Water levels at Lake Del Valle are declining steadily, opportunity to consider how surgery patients, said Harris. City Manager Nelson to underground a drainage The most westerly one- both as a precaution against possible flooding in the case of Fialho stated, "This is not a swale that currently divides to incorporate the recent heavy winter rains and also to allow inspection of release acquisition of two large par- third of the Kaiser property slow- or pro- growth propos- Lions Wayside Park. would accommodate com- valves in the Del Valle dam at the end of October. al, nor is it an anti- afford- “The primary goals of cels of open space adjacent Shelly Miller, superintendent of Del Valle Regional Park, to and in close proximity to mercial uses, said Harris. able housing proposal. It is this project are to improve Development of that parcel located south of Livermore, said that water levels are always simply good governance and both the function and the the Alviso Adobe. The City reduced for the winter. However, this year the reduction is has acquired the 22-acre his- could begin in 2016, at the ensures that our constituents connection between these same time as the medical and happening somewhat earlier than usual to make the dam have sufficient water during two critical parks so that toric Austin property off Old specialty offices. inspections possible. The inspections are conducted by the this time of unprecedented there is a more comfortable Foothill Road. The Austin Division of Safety of Dams, part of the State Department Harris named uses such drought conditions and that and visually appealing flow property was once part of the of Water Resources. local businesses continue to into our downtown district,” Meadowlark Dairy, which as coffee shops or cafes, In addition to being a recreational resource, Lake Del operate successfully." notes project manager and was founded in 1919 and which would serve people Valle provides water to three agencies: Zone 7 of the Alam- The letter asks that the Assistant City Manager Julie became the first California coming and going to Kai- eda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, city be allowed to adjust Yuan-Miu. dairy certified for product ser, including staff. Senior which supplies the Tri Valley; Alameda County Water growth management be- Drought compliant land- purity and quality. housing facilities and skilled District, which supplies the Fremont-Union City-Newark cause of lack of water with- scaping and Americans with This dovetails with the nursing facilities might be a area; and Santa Clara Water District, which supplies the out being penalized. Disability Act compliant recent acquisition by East possibility. Kaiser is not in San Jose area. Councilmember Karla access are incorporated Bay Regional Park District the skilled nursing or senior Those agencies mix Del Valle water with water from Brown pointed out that the throughout all aspects of (EBRPD) of the 231-acre housing field today, but it other sources to maintain required water quality while city has already met or ex- the Plan. The existing creek Castleridge property, which could be a logical connec- providing adequate quantities to their residential and com- ceeded its RHNA numbers in Delucchi Park will be en- mercial customers. shares a boundary with the tion in the future of health for the next 8 year cycle. hanced with a professional During most summers, a Department of Water Resources Austin property. The City care, especially from the She wondered if it would cleanup of the watercourse growing demand from the spokesperson said that Lake Del Valle water level is typi- be possible to change the to remove non-native and and EBRPD will work to- cally 703 feet above sea level. This past summer, the level gether to explore both long- Boomer generation, said city's growth management invasive plants. Harris. was kept at 704-705 feet to maximize storage during the to move units forward. Another key element of term and interim access current, historically severe drought. to the Pleasanton Ridge Kaiser has also noticed Fialho said that under the the Plan focuses on a plaza housing developments at- For the dam inspections, the level needs to be lowered to city's growth management area to be developed at the while ensuring that impacts 687 feet. Early this week a Department of Water Resources on neighborhoods are ad- tracted to infill areas where rules, 235 permits a year are intersection of Neal and First it has built medical offices said it had declined to 691 feet. allowed. If all of the permits Streets as an entry to down- dressed, such as parking, and hospitals. General of- The Park is owned by the State of California and oper- aren't granted in any one town from the east and a traffic, and circulation. ated by East Bay Regional Park District.

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After shutting out the opponent in the first half, Pleasanton Rage Pride goalie Erika Shinn comes out The Livermore Fusion Talent School Girls team hosted a from the net to score her first goal of the season on this Pleasanton BUSC U12: Borussia Dortmund 2, Hamburg recent U8 tournament in Livermore. The girls U8 teams hard shot. Photo - Kurt Emmett Rosenthal SV 0: Superb team work throughout the game. work and dedication is showing as they continue to play an Dortmund's exceptional strikers, Gabe Payne and Jonah aggressive offense and strong defense. Pictured are (from Snider, scored a goal each, while Eli Esparaza skillfully top, left) Alyssa Eaton, Mani Ribabaiti, Eva Torrico, Reece outplayed the opponents. Defenders, Kyle Neuman and Bingham, Avery Maxwell, Mea Neubauer, Jessica Orthmann, Ethan Kuo showed off their intricate footwork, whereas (middle row) Ashley Pritchard, Elena Derting, Eden Kokelaar, Nick Gibson's mighty strikes sent the ball across the Autumn Johnston, Aspen Rosingana, Maya Derting, (bottom field and away from our goal. Goalie, Danny Gaisser, row) Kayla Clarin, Riley Horn, Kylie Hahlbeck, Abi Aranas, endured the heat and withstood the attacks of the rivals. Lauren Lopez. Coached by Uri Robledo and Nelly Santana.

Pleasanton BUSC U10 action shows Joshua Young dribbling down the field. Photo - Melanie Koslow

Stand-out Livermore Aquacowboy swimmers received 2013- 14 Coaches’ Awards. Awarded in Novice 2 were Anna Casey, The Cheetah Girls held their own against the Purple Leadership; Isabella Tolentino, Most-Improved; Junior 1 Panthers on Saturday in Livermore Fusion U7 action. recipients included Faith Carroll, Swimmer of the Year; Alex Goals were scored by Cheetah girls Jade, Jordynn and Quach Leadership; Teah Woods, Most-Improved; Junior 2 Ella. Good defense was played by Angelina, Zoe, and awardees were Minh-Nha Kawamura, Swimmer of the Year; Reina. Caroline and Raya played well at both ends of Annelyse Combitsis, Leadership; Parker Andersen, Most- Improved; Varsity honorees included Adele Myers, Swimmer the field. It was an exciting game for the Cheetah Girls. of the Year; Alisa Randall, Leadership; Alina Ellis, Most- Improved; Pre-senior recipients were Jared Tovera, Swimmer of the Year; Gregory Quach, Leadership; and Melinda Davis, Most-Improved; Senior Awardees were Trent Trump, Swimmer of the Year; Bryce McLaggan, Leadership; and Emma Hayes, Most-Improved.

Fusion U11G Gold team coached by Amber King put in a great showing this weekend in home games. Saturday versus the Cal Magic SC Magic 03G was one of Gold's best played games of the season ending with Fusion victorious with a 3-1 win. Sunday's game versus league-leading Benicia Arsenal FC03G Black was their toughest competition yet. The Fusion girls played tough with a scoreless first half. The intensity of play increased in an second half where midway through Gianna Pietro took a strong throw-in from Claire McGinnis all the way to goal. Late in the game, Arsenal scored to tie the game with Livermore Fusion U14 Boys Black (Storm) continued strong a heart-pounding finish of 1-1. Pictured is mid-fielder Gianna play in Norcal Bronze division. Over the past 2 weekends, the Ceccanti racing upfield against Cal Magic. Storm defeated Dublin Bullets 4-0 and El Cerrito Spurs 4-1. The Storm are currently in 2nd place in U14 Bronze division with a record of 4-1. Nathan Mendoza, Aidan Neely, and Pictured is West Coast Wave U13G forward Tori Eduardo Ramirez scored goals against Dublin, and Eduardo Ramirez and Jermey Theobald tallied goals in the win against Trautwein fighting to keep the 2-0 lead in the 1st half El Cerrito. Also contributing with exceptional play at midfield against Livermore Fusion. and defense were Cameron Aslin, Josh White, Alex Frazier and Max Bauer. Diego Sakya and Seth Raborn. Rheyce Lindsey Schroeder Moody, Mason Woodward, and Brandon Raborn made several great defensive blocks and plays. Rattle- West Coast Soccer snakes' game ball went to Diego Sakya. West Coast Fury continued U8 Boys: The Gators were led on their winning ways this past Saturday offense by Anthony D'onofrio and Da- posting a dominating 3-0 victory over vid Ghobrial. Nash Lay, Jaydan Reyes, MVLA Barcelona. Fury hasn’t lost a and Joseph Yano kept the scoring low game since August 9th and have won with their aggressive defensive play. 11-of-12 with the only blemish a 1-1 draw with Walnut Creek last weekend. Fury sits atop the Region 3-4 U-12 Pleasanton Rage Premier Division Nor Cal standings. Pleasanton Rage soccer results: Fury got on the board first as striker The Orange Pride continued their Leela Amin blasted a 12-yard shot be- Pictured are West Coast U9 Girls Krush coached by Sara tween the pipes to give Fury a 1-0 lead; winning ways with a 6 – 0 victory over Kaleigh Castillo was credited with the Girotto, Kiara Franklin, Ciella Seals, Madylin Harrell, the Lady Warriors. The Pride opened assist. In the second half, West Coast the scoring off a corner kick from registered 2 more scores; the first from Hailey Brackett, Kira Korsak, Mina Shokoor, Dakota Summer Reeves headed by Alyssa Wu Kourtney Kessler off an assist from Baird, Jillian Barth, Marina Rivera, Arianna Butler, into the back of the net. Ten minutes Celina Garcia and Castillo finalized the later, Jamison Gray took a shot that scoring with a one-timer that came off Sydney Goodwin and special guest U13 Wave player the Lady Warriors’ keeper deflected, a pass from Trinity Sandridge. Jordan Goodwin. but Jielin Eeo was there to put in the West Coast Wave U13G walked rebound. Carly Field made a through away with an amazing win on Friday pass to Audrey Emmett and out raced afternoon's game against cross town the defense for a score. Just before the rival, Livermore Fusion. Forward half, Mollie McKay was able to deflect Caitlyn Garrison netted the team's first the Texans. Domenic Hurtado scored goal, shortly followed by a second from Livermore Jr. Football the extra point, making it 41-7 Texans. West Coast Wrath U14 girls remain unbeaten and a goal kick to Audrey Emmett who shot Livermore Junior Football League into the corner of the net to make the her teammate and midfielder Monique results: Jake Bearden, who is normally a guard, continue to hold the top spot in League, after they Reil. With some saves by goalkeeper, played tailback for the first time and score 4 – 0 at the half. Junior: Falcons 36, Raiders 12 secured their sixth win over a talented Heritage Crush The second half was a seesaw Texans 48, Lions 7: The “Tena- ran over 60 yards for a touchdown (continued on page 8) and Deegan Rabino scored the extra team. Pictured, Lindsey Philips defends against a quick battle in the midfield with neither cious Texans” proved once again side able to create any scoring oppor- how dedication and hard work really point, ending the game with Texans 48, Lions 7. Both the Texans and the Heritage Crush. tunities. With ten minutes remaining, pay off. After a 48-7 victory over the Summer Reeves was sent a pass to Lions this past Saturday, the Texans Lions played a great game. Credit goes Creek Hill Farm out to the Lions for never giving up Erika Shinn who blasted a one-timer remain undefeated in their division. from outside the box for her first goal Horseback Riding Lessons, The momentum started early in the first and credit goes out to this Texan team who continues to give it their very best the excellent blocking by Ethan Mc- hard. Franklin JR Edmond and Miles of the season. The final score came Training, Boarding, quarter with a long pass from quarter- Closkey, Taite Lewis, and Chanston Rasmussen tackled the Colts for a loss after a scramble in front of the War- back Hollis Sturgill to Dylan Jones for time and time again. Intermediate: Ravens 6, 49ers Bright. It looked like the Vikings might of 2 yards. Nolan Smith deflected a riors’ goal. Alexandra Greth took a Breeding, Sales a touchdown. Hollis threw to Dylan pull away early, but some untimely pass by the Colts and the game ended Carly Field pass, spin and placed a again for the two points, making the 14: On Saturday, October 11th, the www.creekhillfarms.com 49ers won a hard fought game over turnovers gave the Eagles extra op- with a Bronco win. shot into the corner of the net making score 8-0 Texans. Next, Joel Indrebo portunities. The Eagles capitalized, It was a tough afternoon as the the final score 6 – 0. recovered the kickoff for the Texans. the Ravens, 14-6. The 1st quarter was highlighted by an excellent drive by the and fought back to make the game Broncos ended an undefeated Colts' The defense was led by Jenna Hollis Sturgill passed the ball to Jacob close. It came down to the wire, but season. From the opening drive, the Brown, Kristin Kye, and first time- Solhoff who ran the ball for a Texan 49ers offense culminating in TD run by (925) Matthew Polaski. The 49ers' defense the Vikings’ outstanding defensive Broncos were clearly ready to avenge keeper, Lindsey Schroeder who shut second touchdown, bringing the score play led by Kyle Sands and Ben Cruz their previous loss. With several Colts out the Warriors in the second half. to 14-0 Texans. In the second quarter, came out tough as they prevented the 337-5375 Ravens from scoring on their first shut the Eagles down when it counted, stepping up to play both offense and Offensive players: Jielin Eeo, Erika the Lions punted to Vincent Torres. and the Vikings came out victorious. defense, maintaining momentum and Shinn, Alexandra Greth; Defensive Domenic Hurtado moved the ball possession. After a completed pass, Alec Phillips chased down the Ravens' Advanced: Broncos 24, Colts 6: energy proved challenging. Down 8-0, players: Jenna Brown, Kristin Kye, closer to the Texans' goal with a great Broncos played a great game against Rylan Myhre intercepted a Broncos' run. Jacob Solhoff broke two tackles receiver preventing a TD by tackling him at the one yard line. This was the Colts on Saturday. The Broncos pass to boost the Colts' morale in the and ran for a Texan third touchdown, started on offense and Dylan Silva first quarter. Late in the 2nd quarter leaving the score at 20-0 Texans. After followed by recovery of a Ravens' fumble by Joshua Amick, giving the got two first downs followed by a Nick Hill had an explosive TD run, great defense from Deegan Rabino touchdown and the two point conver- narrowing the Broncos' lead to 16-6. and the entire defensive team, Jacob ball back to the 49ers. In the 2nd half, the 49ers' defense stepped up to pro- sion. Score 8-0. Nolan Smith made an Defensively, Zach Fumero, Morgan Solhoff recovered a Lions' fumble and on side recovery but the next pass was Labrucherie and Jackson Brown made scored touchdown number four for the duce some key plays. Chase Cardone forced a Ravens' fumble and the ball intercepted by the Colts. Jacob Gutke hard tackles to force the Broncos into Texans. Hollis Sturgill handed off the and Cole Detert made a great tackle many 3rd and 4th downs throughout ball to Jake Bearden for the extra point. was recovered by Andrew Waller. On the next Ravens' possession, 49ers' in the backfield. First quarter ended the game. While the Colts consistently Quarterback Hollis Sturgill had an with a score of 8-0. Second quarter pushed for yardage throughout the sec- amazing game, throwing a pass over linebacker Ryan O’Neill intercepted the ball. The next Ravens' possession started with a nice open field tackle ond half, their efforts fell short against twenty five yards. The Lions scored by Dalton Johnston. Quentin Ayres the determined Bronco's defense. Final their first touchdown when one of was halted by a great tackle by Mickian Pickerill on a critical 3rd down play. and Grant Gomes also had fantastic score: 24-6. Next week's match ups their players ran over fifty yards. The open field tackles. On offense, Jacob will be exciting as each team fights Lions also added the extra point, leav- Following a Ravens' score, Dylan MacDonald fielded the attempted on- Garcia ran 55 yards to the 12 yard for their playoff ranking. ing the score 27-7 Texans. The Lions line. Dylan Silva ran the ball in for the Jets 6, Bears 14 recovered a fumble by the Texans. side-kick. This was quickly followed by a 45 yard touchdown pass from touchdown. Two point conversion was Senior: Steelers 0, Packers 0; The Texans' defense was incredible, good and the score was 16-0. On the Chiefs 28, Giants 28. stopping the Lions from scoring again. Matthew Polaski to John Joiner. The 2 point conversion was caught by Peter kick off, Ethan Haines had a solo tackle Deegan Rabino made a great tackle on and the defense stopped an extra point a Lions' 4th down, returning the ball to Storjohann, giving the 49ers a 14-6 lead. The 49ers' defense stiffened up conversion by the Colts. Second quar- Livermore Fusion the Texan offense. Quarterback Hollis ter ended with a score of 16-6. Third Sturgill threw to Joel Indrebo for a and prevented the Ravens from being Livermore Fusion Soccer results: able to get any positive yardage for the quarter saw a great tackle by Jeffrey U7 Boys: Rattlesnakes played fifth touchdown. Domenic Hurtado Fairbanks. A right side sweep by Nolan ran the ball for the extra point. The rest of the game. It was a hard hitting the Mario's and gave the crowd great game by both teams. Smith gave the Broncos a gain of 14 soccer the whole game through. The entire offensive line on the Texans and first and goal. The third quarter really did their jobs well. Draven Naeg Eagles 18, Vikings 20: The Mario's played strong offensively with Vikings came out fast on Saturday, ended at 16-6. Fourth quarter started goals from Francis Nguyen, Nicholas and Ben Castillo both played a great with a touchdown by the Broncos. The game, making tackles when the Texans scoring on their first drive on a TD run Baxter, Hayden Druba and Cooper by Dylan Cole. The Vikings continued two point conversion was good and Cox. The Rattlesnakes gave a great needed it. Joey Williams ran the ball the score was 24-6. Defense played to score touchdown number six for to move the ball well all game, led by effort with much needed goals from The Independent, OCTOBER 16, 2014 - PAGE 7 PAGE 8 - The Independent, OCTOBER 16, 2014

(continued from page 6) Wrath stayed organized and continued to defend strongly, but Race to the Flagpole Crush came back again to 3-2, with The Livermore-Granada Boosters Eliana Eme the team ended the first half a fine individual goal. Wrath once will host the 5th Annual “Race to the with a 2-0 lead. Midfielders Monique again pushed for another goal and Flagpole” on Veterans Day weekend, Reil, Emily Hunt, and Alivia Ganz after a cross into the box, Sydney ran Saturday, November 8, 2014. The battled to keep the ball in their pos- onto the loose ball giving Wrath a 4-2 event offers several distances including session in the second half. Defenders Kaila Vasconez, Jordan Goodwin, lead. Crush never gave up, and scored a 5K run/walk, 10K run, half marathon and Jessa Lyons played an outstand- their third goal to bring the score back and one-mile fun run. All events start ing game. As did Goal keeper Jessica to 4-3. Wrath finished the game with at Independence Park and go through Zogaric. West Coast left it all on the a well-deserved, hard fought win. Livermore’s scenic Sycamore Grove field on Friday. Their hard work and The team coached by Kendra Perry, Park. The half marathon goes through perseverance paid off and ended the includes TylerRene Enderlein, Janessa Holdener Park in the rolling wine game with a 2-1 win over Livermore Sanchez, Kylie Karter, Camryn Hun- country and continues through Syca- Fusion. singer, Regan Mah, Steffanie Angelo, West Coast Wrath U-14 played Sydney Myers, Kate Wallace, Allyssa more Grove. These events are open to their sixth league game against Heri- George, Abby Hoobing, Savannah all ages and abilities. They encourage tage Crush and came away with another Seals, Brianne Radliff, Lindsey Phil- awareness and appreciation for fitness, three points, after a hard fought 4-3 ips, Kaylie Lawsen, Kaila Vasconez, as well as community pride. This year win. Wrath and Crush started the first and Francesca Hyde. the opening ceremonies will include half strongly with teams defending West Coast U9 Girls Krush the VFW Color Guard. fiercely. Wrath made the breakthrough stayed undefeated in League play All race proceeds support the when Allyssa trapped the ball next to with another shutout win. Playing at Livermore-Granada Boosters scholar- the corner flag and fired the ball with home against a very physical team ship program. her left foot into the net. Wrath pressed from Union City, Krush were able to Race-day registration begins at for the second goal and midfielders and keep them out of the net while scoring 6:45a.m. at Independence Park, 2798 wingers - Kate, Abby, Janessa, Kaila, 3 goals of their own. Mina Shokoor Holmes Street in Livermore. The half Allyssa, Camryn and Tyler all worked started the Krush scoring with a nice marathon starts at 8:30am, 10K starts hard to give Sydney and Savannah shot off a corner kick. Hailey Brackett at 9:00am and 5K at 9:15 am. The plenty of chances in their forward added an unassisted goal in the second one-mile fun run begins at 10:45 am. roles, but Crush defended well and half. Rounding off the Krush scoring then equalized after a breakaway. Just was Ciella Seals. Assisting on Mina's Pre-registration entry fees for the 5K before the end of the first half, Wrath’s and Ciella's goals was Madylin Har- are $30, the 10K $35 per runner, and determined play paid off as Tyler vol- rell. The Great Wall of Krush defense half marathon entry fees are $45 per leyed at the goal-keeper – who failed was strong once again. Leading the runner. Group/family discounts are to hold the shot, for a 2-1 lead. defensive charge were Marina Rivera, available for four or more runners. In the second half, both teams Sydney Goodwin, Arianna Butler and The one-mile fun run entry fee is $10. pressed and had to keep their defense Kira Korsak. On race day, all registration entry fees up. Brianne made some good saves. West Coast U18 Katz continued will be an additional $10. Defenders Regan Steffanie, Lindsey, their winning ways in State Cup Every race participant receives a Kylie, Fran and Kaylie worked hard Group play after recently bringing Photo - Doug Jorgensen commemorative T-shirt, medal, and the whole game. Both teams had op- home the Champions Cup & defeat- post race refreshments. The awards Livermore High School's homecoming featured a varsity football game against the portunities and after some good pass- ing Ajax Elite. Katz played Bullard ceremony honors the top finishers in ing play, Kate slotted the ball home to United from Fresno a team they beat each race, school participation, and a San Ramon Wolves. Livermore lost the EBAL match-up 33 to 10. take a 3-1 lead. 1-0 two weeks ago in the Champions tribute to our veterans. All schools in Cup Tournament. This time the result Livermore may compete for the top was much different as the WCS team dismantled Bullard 7-0 in the rematch. participation award. The school with Kylie Long scored a hat trick. Alyssa the most participants receives a $250 Rodreguez scored two and Eliana cash donation. Mendoza two more to total 7 for the For more information, for spon- day while Katz goalkeepers Taylor sorship opportunities, or to register, Boren and Mackenzie Weiglein got visit www.racetotheflagpole.org. or the shutout. contact Mike Nagel, Race Director, U15 West Coast Whiplash came at 925-667-6535 or flagpolerace@ away with a 3-2 win over Diablo yahoo.com. Jublani Black in NorCal League play. Forward Kira Karter got Whiplash on the board in the first two minutes of the LGSA Registration game, on an assist by Jenna Tidwell. Girls Softball: Livermore Girls Despite Diablo’s defensive efforts, Softball Association welcomes all Alize Perez, on another assist by Jenna Livermore girls aged 5-18, no experi- Tidwell, delivered the second goal on a ence necessary. Online registration is well-placed shot to the corner. Diablo open now at LivermoreGirlsSoftball. answered back with a late goal in the org, or register in person on Thursday first half. The second half saw strong October 16 from 4-8pm at the down- play by both teams, and a rocket from town Farmers Market. Register by centerfield by Diablo tied it up. With November 5 to receive an early bird 5 minutes left to play, West Coast’s discount. Visit the website or email Natalie Arruda fired off a shot to bring registration@LivermoreGirlsSoftball. the score to 3-2. Goalie Taylor Sul- org for more information. livan had a game winning save in the Pictured are West Coast Whiplash U15 players Jenna final moments, and Whiplash brings U13 West Coast Wolves show their support for Breast home the win to maintain first place Spring Lacrosse Tidwell, Jenna Radwan, Kira Karter, Rachel Foley, Cancer Awareness donning pink socks for all their in their Norcal Division. On Sunday, Spring 2015 Registration is now Taylor Petersen, Devyn Montesinos, Paige Sutter, Coach Whiplash traveled north for State Cup open for Livermore Phantom Lacrosse. matches in October. Wolves are donating their goal can play, dominating against a tough Napa Early bird registration includes a $50 Vanessa Miskella, Taylor Sullivan, Natalie Carey, Natalie earnings to the cause. Their donation will be matched Bolts team, for a 3-0 win. Forward discount as well as access to fall and Arruda, Alize Perez, Tara Collier, Ireland Johnson, Kierra Kira Karter continued to show her winter tune-up clinics. See www. by a local business. strength up top with 2 goals scored, phantomlacrosse.org for more info. Stanek, and Celia Portugal; not pictured Maddie Stewart. and strong mid-field play led by Taylor Petersen, Natalie Carey, Kierra Stanek and Devyn Montesinos, kept Napa off their game, allowing West Coast LNLL Registration additional scoring opportunity with a Livermore National Little League goal by Alize Perez. spring registration is scheduled for Sat- urday October 18th, 2014 at Granada High School Student Union. Located at 300 Wall St. From 10am-2pm. Regis- Pleasanton Ballistic tration is for players ages 4-16 who will Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer be league age by April 30, 2015. Please Club results bring a copy of birth certificate when U10: Verona vs. Roma: Senyi registering. Visit the website for more Yang and Dylan Gray, both did fan- details. www.livermorenational.com tastic jobs in goal. Zidane Sellami was instrumental in offense and defense. Khilan Serapeneni scored two goals Livermore Junior Football League Cheer team show their for Verona. William Zhai and Kadin Disc Golf Tourney athletic abilities by performing high flying maneuvers Sellami made a strong defense, keeping LARPD will host a Disc Golf Tour- Roma's excellent offense at bay. Both nament on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. throughout the day. teams played very well. Top Offensive to 2 p.m. Tournament format will be Players: Joshua Young, Derek Wang, three rounds of nine holes, with prizes Khilan Serapaneni; Top Defensive given to the top three in each division: Bears' Edward Vilchis breaks a tackle and rushes for a Players: William Zhai, Kadin Sellami, Youth, Women’s, Recreation, Com- Jake Loeffler. petitive. Cost is $30 for adults, $20 for first down in Livermore Junior Football League action. youth. The tournament will take place U16: Cagliari 2, Fremont 1: Danny at the Ernie Rodrigues Sports Complex Lopez scored one goal and Joey Brasil located at 1717 S. Livermore Ave. To a second goal for team Cagliari in a register in advance, contact LARPD hard fought win against a tough Fre- at 925-373-5700 or register online at mont team. Gene Carns and Mathew www.larpd.org. Day-of registration P-Town Sliders Bring Gumerson played well in the midfield. will also be available. GHS Water Polo PGSL - Spring 2015 Home Tournament Title Granada High School varsity girls water polo team took on Amador Registration Valley on Oct. 9, coming away with a 2015 Registration is now open for four hits, one double and a towering homerun that was hit 5 to 3 victory. all divisions in the Pleasanton Phantom 380+ feet. The hit parade didn’t stop there with multiple Granada stats: Goals: Bukus 3 pts., Girls Softball League. All girls living hits by Griffin Chinn, Jordon Mello, Russell Stevenson, Pena 1pt., Bettancort 1 pt.: 29 attempts, in Pleasanton, Dublin or Sunol are 49ers' Mathew Polaski throws a 45 yard touchdown Goal saves Danforth: 11. eligible to play. Visit the PGSL website Michael Koidal, Blake Staniford, AJ Warford and Josh Ott. Amador stats: Goals: Wood 2pts., for registration information (www. The end of the month the Sliders will be playing at San pass to John Joiner in Livermore Junior Football Wood: 1 pt.: 15 attempts, Goal saves pleasantonsoftball.org). Register by League action. Beanland: 6 December 1, 2014 to avoid a late fee. Jose State Stadium in an invitation only showcase where On Sept. 23, Granada defeated For more information, contact PGSL they will face some of Northern California’s toughest teams. Alhambra 15 to 10. Registrar-Kris Jernstedt. Evaluations Stats for Granada Varsity: 3pts. for grades 3-8 will be scheduled for Borjon, Bukus, Devita & Pena; 1pt. early December. Dates, times and Bettancourt, Mitchell, & Newkirk. 18 location TBD. goal saves by Danford. Stats for Alhambra Varsity: 4 pts. Hollidge, 2 pts. Loreto & Wanket, 1 LALL Registration pt. Dragicevic & Duarte. 4 goal saves Livermore American Little by Bernard. League is having a walk-in registration Stats for Granada JV: 2 pts.Hans- Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Granada com & Farrauto; 1 pt. Cam & Kidersen. High School Student Union building 2 goal saves by Farrauto & 4 goal saves from 10am-2pm. Please bring a copy by Adams. SCORE 6 of player's birth certificate and proof Stats for Alahambra JV: 4 pts. of residency. Visit livermoreamerican. Hurst, 1 pt. Fergason, Alford, Larson. com for more details or to register 6 goal saves by Ward. SCORE 7 online.

Pictured are members of the P-Town Sliders

Sporting their pink arm and wrist bands the P-Town Sliders made it two in a row capturing the championship in Livermore Cinemas the All World Baseball Cancer Awareness Tournament. The The St. Michael students received the 2014 Livermore Sliders are shown above with their mothers, grandmothers book of life (pg)-3d 1:00 3:25 -cc 12:20 2:55 5:40 8:20 and coaches. Pictured in the back row left to right are Mello, Fusion Soccer Club 2014 Athlete Scholarship Award. fury (r)-cc 12:05 3:25 6:40 9:50 Ott, Sabal, Warford, Michae and Chinn; front row, Stani- Fusion’s Director of Coaching, Ben Graham personally fury (r) 5:50 8:55 ford, Quintana, Albanese, Koidal, Torquemada and Tyalor. presented all the awards to the students at the St. The best of me (pg13) 12:35 3:35 6:35 9:35 The Sliders made it two first place finishes in a row Michael weekly assembly. The Livermore Fusion gone girl (r)-cc 12:10 1:25 3:35 5:00 7:00 8:30 going undefeated once again out-scoring the competition Soccer Club 2014 Athlete Scholarship program rewards alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day (pg) 12:00 2:20 4:40 7:05 9:30 32 to 13. Outstanding pitching performances by Ethan Fusion players for excellence on both the field and in the judge (r) 12:35 4:00 7:25 Sabal, Carson Quintana, Blake Staniford, Tim Michael, the classroom. To receive a Livermore Fusion Athlete dracula untold (pg13) 12:00 2:25 4:55 7:25 9:55 AJ Warford, Griffin Chinn and Josh Ott kept the opposi- Scholarship Award please contact the Fusion Club Annabelle (r) 12:20 2:45 5:10 7:35 9:50 tion off balance all weekend. Yet the real story came at the Office and bring in a copy of soccer players' 2013/14 the equalizer (r) 12:25 3:35 6:45 9:55 dish. Tim Michael led everyone with five singles and two report card. All Fusion players aged U9 and above are the boxtrolls (pg) 12:00 2:30 5:00 7:30 10:00 doubles followed by Dante Albanese with four singles and qualified to be considered an Athlete Scholars. the maze runner (pg13) 1:10 7:00 two doubles. Bryce Taylor connected for five singles and guardians of the galaxy (pg13) 4:00 9:40 took two walks. Ethan Sabal showed a lot of power with Preview october 23: ouija (pg13) 8:00, john wick (r)-dbox 8:00, St. Vincent (pg13) 8:00

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(continued from page 4) he has been truly a mayor only up for a month. If they in Pleasanton for nearly ballot measures with Mayor tired of paying more for less, payers, who will be saddled all day, every day. There are improperly placed then three decades, being a com- Marchand. Measure X caps or more for more. It's just with trying to keep our City is no reason to change that please let us know, but I have munity servant and someone Council stipend increases not right!! solvent! status, since we all benefit already had to remove one of that loves his community to even less than State law Besides, remember Chung’s education and from Jerry’s productive full my signs because it, along the way he does makes me allows. Measure W elimi- the city wide signs posted experience is in law and time service. with two other signs, was confident that Arne is the nates paid Council medical around town . . . "Brown is finance. Chung Bothwell is We can thank Jerry for defaced with spray paint. candidate of choice. benefits and ensures that the new green," oh, was it qualified, educated, and ded- some of the following ac- The signs cost us money As the current Vice-May- they cannot be reinstated meant to be more green in icated.Her goal is to become complishments and current (anywhere from several or of Pleasanton I know what without a vote of Livermore your budget to spend as you an elected City Council projects in his 9 years of dollars to $10.00 per sign). it takes to be on this council residents. have all along! member - which will afford service as a councilman and Those of us non-incumbents and I believe Arne is the Vote for Measures X Get real Zone 7 and re- Mayor: the long awaited and with limited name recogni- most qualified candidate. He and W and for candidates her the opportunity to voice duce your budget like all us the desires of our residents, well used Stoneridge Drive tion and limited budgets won’t be a councilmember- Woerner and Spedowfski. extension; the Bernal Sports need to keep our signs up in-training for the next two They will keep Livermore citizens have to do in these and to help expose and re- trying times! solve the important issues Park emerged with phase 2 so people know who we are. or three years, he’ll be ready on the right track. facing our City. construction set to begin; So, please bear with us. Af- to go. Please join me in vot- Chung has a passion for the once-forgotten Pioneer ter the election on November ing for Arne Olson as well as Water Rates Steven and Bob everything she gets involved Cemetery on Sunol Boule- 4, I promise to take my signs incumbents Councilmember Lisa Harris David Jonas in – from her faith, to her vard is being refreshed. down as soon as possible. Narum and Mayor Thorne Livermore Livermore Just as important, but not Look for the Orange signs. work, to her volunteering on November 4. This takes the cake! Or Livermore is a magical very well-known, is Jerry’s Thank you, David M. Furst with the youth of our city, should I say the bucket? place to live. I want to keep to her family and friends . support for our returning it that way, so I'm voting for veterans that includes being Woerner and Zone 7 is planning to Steven Spedowfski and Bob . . every aspect of her life Olson for Council increase water rates for the is met with integrity and there when each and every Spedowfski Woerner for City Council. Jerry Pentin Maryann Brent next 2 calendar years to a contagious energy. Do one of them arrives at home Pleasanton Steven and Bob are from their tours of duty. Livermore make up for lost projected yourself a favor . . . do not I’m writing to encourage exceptionally intelligent, just vote for the person you Jerry also is at the forefront I support Bob Woerner income from lesser water us- highly collaborative, and with a city-friendly welcome the residents of Pleasanton to and Steven Spedowfski for age under strong valley wide have heard about in the past, vote for Arne Olson for the open-minded. They have or have seen a name all over to businesses wishing to do City Council because they water conservation. extensive experience in business in Pleasanton. Not Pleasanton City Council this will preserve and enhance What do they expect the city streets . . . do your election. I hope when they government, Steven as a homework . . . read or ask least in his mayoral routine the lifestyle that we enjoy when we are mandated by multi-disciplinary specialist is thanking and honoring are checking off the candi- in Livermore. They are obvi- the Governor, for goodness about Chung Bothwell – a dates, having read the can- for the City of San Ramon new face in the “political those who do good in our ous choices for guiding and sake, to cut back on water and Chair of Livermore's community; Jerry recently didates' ballot statements, managing a city because arena”, but not a new face will realize that they should use? I personally don't like Planning Commission, and in Livermore!! She is worth honored Ken Mano with the both are experienced and looking at all the brown Bob as Livermore's incum- Mayor’s Award for the many vote for Arne Olson to fill well qualified to keep the your time and attention. the soon to be vacated seat grasses, bushes, dying trees, bent Vice Mayor. Both have Good things come in small hours he devotes to com- city on the right course. Both etc., in Livermore and be- strong backgrounds in bud- munity organizations. Please of Councilmember Cheryl are dedicated to conserving packages! Help Livermore Cook-Kalio. Councilmem- yond, not to mention my "re- geting and fiscal manage- become (and stay) a strong, help reelect Jerry Thorne, a open space & maintain- cycling" house wide water ment, and are pragmatic results oriented leader. ber Cook-Kalio has done an ing City and County urban stable, and viable City. Vote exemplary job representing waste, bucket-by-basket, to big-picture thinkers who for Chung Bothwell on No- growth boundaries. Both approach challenges with the residents of Pleasanton are fiscally responsible. And water my outside vegetation. vember 4th , or sooner with Campaign Signs We all know this isn't being a strategic, long-term view. and I think to fill her seat by both support our vibrant Both are warm, approach- your absentee ballot! Thank David Furst electing someone with the done to lessen our water you. cultural arts. able, and genuine; deeply Livermore experience that Arne Olson Steven Spedowfski has bills, as we are threatened On behalf of all of the rooted in Livermore; and brings to the council is the a strong background in city with penalties if we don't driven to serve by their love Re-elect Thorne candidates running for office right decision. planning and transportation reduce water use by 30% in of community. Joanne Gunson in Livermore I respectfully Arne has spent eight planning. He also gives Livermore alone! It's time Steven and Bob will fight Pleasanton request that our campaign years as a Planning Com- priority to public safety and public service entities bal- for the community core val- The Mayoral election signs be left in place and left missioner on the City of long-term financial stability ance their budgets in other Pleasanton Planning Com- ues that I hold dear: Preserv- in Pleasanton should be undamaged. I realize that for the City. ways than on the backs of ing open space, supporting summed up in two words: some people do not like to mission and two years as a Bob Woerner, current the people they serve! This member of the Economic the arts, extending BART to Jerry Thorne. see the multitude of signs Vice-Mayor, has a proven thought goes beyond water Livermore, and promoting Over the past two years around town, but they are Vitality Committee. That track record. In 2014 he experience plus having lived usage to include electricity, co-authored unprecedented fossil fuels, garbage, etc. I'm (continued on page 10)

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Eberhard Waldenmaier he worked for Merck as choir for some time. He kept wife of 12 years, Bernadine Gloria English teacher in Southern, He was born in Nagold, an Industrial Chemist for in touch with his family, and Bradley-Linnes, son Paul Mel- California. At retirement Germany, March 30, 1924. many years, before retir- many friends, and visited R. Linnes, and stepsons Ed, linger- she had last worked for He passed away peacefully ing to Sebastopol. During them often. He had a sense Bob, Tim and Joe Bradley. Sch- California Water Services in in Livermore, on the evening the many years he lived in of humor, smile and laughter He was predeceased by his reiber is Livermore, California. Glo- of October 4, 2014, at the Sebastopol, he worked on that was contagious. Above first wife, Janet Linnes. to be in- ria spent 18 years training age of 90. He was preceded various patents and as a all, he was a consummate A memorial service will terned at hunting dogs in Stockton, in death by his youngest son general problem solver for gentleman. be held on Sunday, Octo- her fam- California. Francis J. Waldenmaier on Wyatt Irrigation. His intel- ber 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the ily plot Loving Friend of 14 September 17th 1988 and lect and humor were well Paul William Linnes Livermore Elks Lodge, 940 at the years, Jerry Mueller has known to those around him. Larkspur Dr. The family re- Rosehill his loving wife Maria Rosa Paul William Linnes, 84, cared for Gloria Mellinger He was also admired by quests that in lieu of flowers Cem- A. Waldenmaier on March passed peacefully on Octo- in her days of need. Jerry 22nd, 2001. many people for his artistic, or gifts, a donation be made etery in Greene, Iowa. ber 13, 2014 at his home in Mueller and Gloria Mel- He leaves behind, his writing and literary abilities. Livermore, CA surrounded to Professional Health at Gloria was born to Ce- younger brother Wolfgang He had a green thumb and Home Hospice, 395 Taylor cil and Anna (Christensen) linger had many happy by fam- memories together. Waldenmaier and his family, could be found taking care ily. He Blvd., Ste. 200, Pleasant Mellinger in Greene, Iowa his eldest son Carlo Walden- of his orchard frequently, was born Hill, CA 94523. in 1929. Her family farmed Memorials may be direct- maier and his 3 daughters sharing the fruits of his labor on August in the Greene area of Iowa. ed to the Mayo Clinic De- Rita Kary, Stephanie Aguilar with those around him. Eb- 8, 1930 Gloria Ella Gloria was preceded in death partment of Neurology per and Maria-Teresa Walden- erhard was a devout Roman in Santa Mellinger-Schreiber by her parents and her broth- Gloria Mellinger’s wishes. maier. He also leaves behind Catholic who prayed the ro- Monica, Resident of Livermore er who was born January 16, Arrangements by 3 grandsons: Eric Connors, sary and strongly believed in CA and Services for Gloria Ella 1927 and deceased Novem- Callaghan Mortuary, Jesse Aguilar and Nathan Divine Mercy. He attended graduated Mellinger, last surviving ber 29, 1979. 925.447.2942, callaghan- Aguilar, and his great grand- St. Sebastian’s Church and from San- member of her family, will Gloria Ella Mellinger mortuary.com children Reece, Tyler, Kayla was a very active member ta Monica High School in be held in Greene Iowa on graduated from Greene High and Parker. He will be of their choir. He loved 1948. He served in the Na- Friday, October 17, 2014. School in the Class of 1947 sorely missed by all the music and could sing many tional Guard before serving Gloria Ella Mellinger Gloria attended Waverly LEGAL SELF-HELP family and friends that knew songs by heart. He also had in the Army Air Corps and was born April 24, 1929 College. Later Gloria moved an uncanny ability to play and loved him throughout was a veteran of the Korean and died October 8, 2014 at to San Diego area work- A Non-Attorney many songs on the piano af- the years. conflict from 1951-1953. the Kennedy Guest Home in ing in a bank. She was an Alternative Services were held at ter hearing them only once. Paul worked as a safety Livermore, California at the St. Sebastian’s Church in One of his favorite hymns engineer for 30 years at wonderful age of 85 years. Excellent Service Guarantee Sebastopol on Saturday, Oc- was “Great is Thy Faithful- Lawrence Livermore Na- Funeral arrangements Competitive Rates tober 11, 2014. The burial ness,” which later became tional Laboratory, retiring in will be handled by Retz’s Fu- Family, Civil Matters, Deeds took place at Pleasant Hills the title to his memoirs. 1989. He is survived by his neral Chapel. Per her wishes, Estate Planning, More Mortuary, 1700 Pleasant The last 4 years of his Hill Rd., Sebastopol, Ca. life, Eb spent with his ATLAS Document A reception followed at the youngest daughter Maria- Preparation Services United Methodist Church Teresa Waldenmaier and her (925) 577-4736 Hall. husband Patrick Dohoney in 120 Spring St, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Eberhard came to Amer- Livermore, California. They ica in 1952 with his wife took care of his needs in the Charlotte R and 3 children and became autumn years of his life. 2177 Las Positas Ct, Ste. K, Livermore CA 94551 Hargrave LDA Reg Alameda Co No 96 a U.S. citizen. He settled in He attended St. Michael’s (925) 454-1974 Exp 7/30/16 South San Francisco where Church on a regular basis www.neptune-society.com his family grew by 2, while and was also part of their I am not an attorney. I can only provide Sam Miller, Branch Director FD#1823 self-help service at your specific direction.

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(continued from page 9) important time we need Livermore Council elected, Bothwell would one way or another. There 'smart growth' that balances proven, known and effec- Election make sure to protect and are times we will have to Sbranti Best Choice tive leadership to keep our preserve the urban growth the need for economic de- Michael Lutz Dick Ryon revisit it. It's not a hot button prosperous State moving Livermore boundary (UGB). “We don't issue for me.” He ran against velopment with the need to Dublin ahead. Mayor Sbranti has want to see urban sprawl maintain Livermore's small- Regarding the upcoming I urge all good citizens Pete Stark and Eric Swalwell demonstrated time and again of our fair city to be in- everywhere,” she stated. She for the Congressional seat town, rural charm. State Assembly District 16, that he can reach out to supports infill development. then held by Stark. In short, Steven and Bob we have a known and proven anyone in the community formed and vote. The best That’s great, but I see resource I have seen about I would say, ambition is are supremely qualified to candidate, Tim Sbranti, for regardless of their political nothing in the interview or fine, but what is more impor- help run our splendid city. this office. Mayor Sbranti affiliation, business or labor the four candidates running her website about down- for Livermore City Council tant, national issues or the Please vote for Steven Spe- of Dublin is a proven leader interests, young or old, to town. More at http://www. City of Livermore? More at dowfski and Bob Woerner as Mayor of Dublin as well move forward. The bottom is the September 19th Inde- bothwell4livermore.com/ pendent Newspaper. All four http://www.chrispareja.com for Livermore City Council. as a respected educator at line is we need a proven and In contrast to the others, Please vote for Bob Wo- Dublin High School. As part tested leader, please vote for candidates have extensive Chris Pareja said, “I'm not interviews in the newspaper erner and Steven Spedowf- of Dublin’s team, he has a Tim Sbranti. super critical of the UGB ski. Narum and Olson known track record of reach- on that date. The story is Marianne Burns ing across the dais to work on-line at http://www.in- Pleasanton out solutions for this city. No on Measure BB dependentnews.com/news/ Pleasanton has been His opponent states that Maurice Duenas article_9e7afa64-3f76-11e4- Hearing Scheduled listed in a variety of pub- she is “refreshing” and this Livermore ae00-2f7b31a40cf2.html lications as one of the best was a reason for the endorse- Measure BB, which, ac- There are many impor- In Retiree Lawsuit places to live in the country. ment by this newspaper. cording to the very deceptive tant issues in our city, in- A hearing in Alameda County Superior Court was sched- Much credit for that goes to She is to be admired as a ballot wording, "augments cluding affordable housing, uled for yesterday, after the Independent went to press. The effective city management volunteer but she has never by ½-cent and extends" the jobs, water, infrastructure, hearing was expected to consider whether retirees from through experienced leaders been elected to public of- existing county transporta- budget and pension obliga- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory qualify as a such as Kathy Narum and fice, never tested as Mayor tion sales tax. If passed, tions, and transportation. “class” for the purpose of continuing a lawsuit against the Arne Olson, who are getting Sbranti has. She states she Alameda County will be The two issues that separate University of California. our votes for City Council in will reach across the aisle the new "poster child" for the candidates for me are Possible outcomes of the hearing range from postpone- November. but how do we know we over-taxed counties in the support of downtown re- ment to a clear decision for or against the establishment of Narum and Olson have can take her word for it? nation (even higher than vitalization (including the a class. New York). placed a priority on sound Her campaign endorsements Bankhead Theater) and the The lawsuit, first filed in 2010, is intended to restore the state: “best choice for our This measure would dou- urban growth boundary. The retirees to UC health care programs, which had been avail- fiscal policies and a bal- ble the tax for thirty years. two candidates that meet my anced approach to growth community, and I strongly able to them since the Laboratory’s founding in 1952. They So much for augment and criteria on these topics are lost UC coverage after 2008, when a for-profit consortium appropriate for our city -- support her.” But, since she has never been tested, aren’t extend. Bob Woerner and Steven took over for the University as manager of the national maintaining both our qual- these statements superflu- Half the money would go Spedowfski. defense laboratory. ity of life and our vibrant ous? There are no endorse- to transit agencies, with AC Bob Woerner was ap- The retirees considered that change to be a violation of downtown. Their experience ments for her accomplish- Transit the biggest winner. pointed to fill the council promises made during their careers at the Laboratory. Court will make a difference in ments in leadership because Almost $2 Billion of Mea- seat vacated when John rulings have confirmed that the retirees have standing to making it happen. Having she has never been elected, sure BB will go to AC Tran- Marchand was elected may- sue. However, UC is contesting their efforts and the final met them both and hearing never spent time working sit without any requirements or. He says of Livermore, outcome is unclear. them speak, it is clear they late with colleagues or meet- for increased efficiency, bet- “There are not a lot of big In addition to seeking to convert the suit to a class action, are both thoughtful and ing with constituents eve- ter management or stronger issues. The city has got- the retirees and the University have entered into mediation, a caring regarding our town. nings or weekends. The city accountability. AC Transit ten through the economic process which is not binding but which can sometimes lead Vote Narum and Olson in council of Dublin includes does not even come into downtown and rebuilt its to agreement and save disputing parties time and money. November. registered Republicans but the Tri-Valley, yet we will resources. Staffing is at the Participants have declined to disclose the substance of the this has never been a barrier subsidize it. right level; the city is on discussions, other than to say that the process has begun. Wieskamp for EBRPD to work out what is best for There are promises of good terms with its unions.” Becky Dennis this city. And Mayor Sbranti BART to Livermore in this He supports the continued Pleasanton has reached out to business measure, yet, there are abso- revitalization of the down- New Executive Director Hired Our Valley has the great leaders in this community to lutely no guarantees that any town. He supports the urban The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority fortune to be represented by move this city forward. Dub- of the monies will actually growth boundary. "I see (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels bus system, has selected Ayn Weiskamp on the East lin has one of the strongest be used to fund BART to no reason to change it," he Michael Tree to serve as its Executive Director effective Bay Regional Park District's tax bases in Contra Costa Livermore. This outrageous- stated. See more at http:// November 10. board of directors. As a and Alameda counties. ly expensive government www.woerner4council.com. “Tree has a solid record of achievements and skills Pleasanton Councilmember, Tim Sbranti has the en- project is not guaranteed to Steven Spedowfski cur- that will keep LAVTA moving forward,” says Chair of the I had the pleasure of observ- dorsements of Alameda happen, and the plan does rently serves on the Liver- Board, Scott Haggerty. ing Ayn's excellent work County Sheriff Greg Ahern, not include provisions for more Planning Commission. Tree brings to LAVTA over 20 years of experience in representing her constitu- numerous area city coun- adequate parking in Liver- His priorities including ad- senior positions in the public sector. He is currently General ents on a number of public cil members, mayors of more. dressing congestion along Manager for the Missoula Urban Transportation District agency boards before she Danville and Pittsburg, two If you are counting on the 580 corridor, developing in Montana where he has implemented major service and won election to the EBRPD. Orinda council members, BART from BB . . . beware, partnerships for downtown, technology improvements leading to ridership increases. She is an accomplished ad- several elected water district the language around BART preserving open space and Tree held positions as City Manager and General Manager vocate for the recreational officials, president of the is slippery and deceptive! the urban growth bound- for the City and Transit Authority in Twentynine Palms, needs of her constituents, Contra Costa Taxpayers As- Moreover, we have been ary, and sustaining financial California. He also served as General Manager for Porter- and an experienced leader sociation President Michael paying a separate ½ cent stability. See more at http:// ville, California’s public transportation agency. and consensus-builder. As R. McGill, Association of sales tax for BART funding www.steven4council.com Tree earned a Master of Science in Transportation our EBRPD representative California State Supervisors, for years and years. Ap- Chung Bothwell empha- Management from San Jose State University and B.S. in she has secured and en- Deputy Sheriffs Association parently, that BART tax is sizes fiscal and economic Business Administration from Brigham Young University. hanced thousands of acres of Alameda County, Califor- not enough and the bureau- issues, in line with her pro- For more information on Wheels, visit www.wheelsbus. of the open space we all nia Association of Highway crats have added even more fessional background. If com. enjoy. On Ayn's watch, com- Patrolmen, numerous re- BART funding (aka Bailout) munity desires for new trails gional & park officials, and into Measure BB. have become a reality. Let's California State Retirees, to Measure BB is bad for Alameda County and bad for keep the great recreational name a few. I believe that his oppo- Livermore. I urge voters to amenities coming! Vote Ayn reject this sales tax doubling. Wieskamp for EBRPD. nent is bright and articulate but given the choice at this

(continuedKRASNY from page one) Livermore audience. He Grace Slick, Santana and the LSD guru felt respon- was a member of a conser- Jerry Garcia. He had to ask sibility for the death of the vative Jewish family with Garcia not to snort cocaine daughter of Art Linkletter, an intellectual dimension while in the studio. reputedly by suicide after us- that seemed incongruous He generated a loud ing the hallucinogenic drug. coming from a blue collar laugh by recalling that Bar- That kind of attention background. bara Boxer, in her pre-Con- was all to the good, at least Despite having a bacte- gressional days, worked for for strengthening his pro- riology degree from Ohio KTIM and did a program of file. Despite the excitement, State, his father had a rela- short features called Boxer however, he found that his tively menial job in an ice Shorts. career at KGO was not mov- cream factory. Lack of ad- In time, the KTIM inter- ing in the right direction. vancement was blamed on views became more serious The tone of commercial anti-semitism. His Jewish and he found himself invited radio “seemed to be get- identity played a strong role to fill in occasionally at the ting lower,” with the rise in many of the literary and West Coast’s most powerful of popularity in talk shows sometimes romantic pas- radio station, KGO in San by provocative or strongly sions that Krasny related in Francisco. He called the opinionated hosts like Rush “Off Mike.” experience “heady” and “ex- Limbaugh and Michael Sav- Friends and relatives citing,” a time when he was age. He was also advised to recall his sharp memory “really learning the craft.” be less intellectual, to use This Week, “Loved The Wedding; and improbable ability to In retrospect, he thinks simpler words. “That truck talk amicably with strang- that working hard at prepara- driver in San Jose doesn’t Invite Me To The Marriage Too! -God” ers, even as a child. His tion and “really learning to know what the hell you’re path since then has been a listen” were two of the most talking about,” he was told. “strange odyssey,” he told important lessons he picked In time he was let go, an Join us at 9:00 a.m. on the Livermore audience. It up. “If there’s one thing they experience he found “humil- began in academia, where he can put on my tombstone, it iating,” particularly when Sunday mornings to learn more. showed early promise, and is, ‘He was well prepared.’” Herb Caen reported for the where he remains because He also stressed the im- whole Bay Area to read that “I’m a committed teacher, portance of being interested he had been “bounced” by Life can be a challenge. still passionate about it.” in a wide range of subjects. KGO. Under the surface, he had That is probably why he That might have been That’s why God’s wisdom is so a burning desire to become was attracted to literature, the end of his radio ca- a novelist, particularly idol- he believes. It is “multidis- reer, but he realized he still necessary in our lives. We can help you izing Saul Bellows. As time ciplinary,” exposing anyone “wanted to have a micro- passed, however, it became immersed in it to a wide phone.” When an opportuni- live life and have life with God. clear that he would not be a range of subject including – ty opened at KQED radio, he successful one. At the same he stressed for a Livermore found himself drawn there time, "I never really thought audience – physics. in part because of the op- As we continue our look at the 10 Commandments, we see I would be a talk show host.” “You can read a novel portunity to carry on “higher more and more what a challenge they are--and what a blessing He entered the field only by as a literary work, a work level discourse” and in part chance when he was asked to of art; an historical work, because he believed in pub- they are! Please join us! interview a famous author, a linguistics work; you can lic broadcasting’s original, Gore Vidal. read it scientifically, anthro- educational mission. The interview was in pologically….Literature is, He could “bring in state • October 26 - Favorite Hymn Festival. People vote most respects a disaster. by definition, as far as I am and local issues, but also “Vidal was intoxicated… concerned, an interdisciplin- international issues,” he for their all-time favorite hymns and the top eight are sniping at me. Neverthe- ary field.” said. “And let’s talk about less, I was hooked” by the Nurtured by his extensive the arts.” featured, along with background material on each. broadcast medium, he said. reading, he was interested in Last year, Krasny’s inter- Occasional interviews fol- many fields. This also drew view program, Forum, cel- lowed, including on tele- him to broadcast interviews, ebrated its 20th year. In an • Nov. 9 - Our Harvest Celebration. Games for the kids, vision, where he came to he believes. age of aggressive broadcast dislike the elevation of vi- At KGO, Krasny gained journalism that emphasizes a jump house, a cook-out and block party remind us of all sual appeal over substantive increasing attention, cop- controversy and division, he content. ping an occasional mention has clearly found his niche the blessings God gives to us. All are welcome! He talked his way into a in the wildly popular Herb approaching topics thought- one-night-a-week job doing Caen newspaper column. fully and courteously. If he is interviews for KTIM radio, Caen took note, for example, unable to change the entire Good Shepherd Lutheran Church an alternative rock radio sta- when during a live broadcast industry, a loyal following tion in Marin County, where Timothy Leary called Kras- – well represented at the 486 South J. Street, Livermore • (925) 371-6200 he lived. A range of rock ny the “Nazi Reagan of San Bankhead -- gives him credit stars lived there as well. He Francisco.” That happened for elevating its standards. found himself on the air with when Krasny asked whether The Independent, OCTOBER 16, 2014 - PAGE 11

3695. Published September changes described above This statement was filed with Act, Title VII of the Civil LEGAL NOTICES must file a written objection ANIMALS BE WARY of out of area ANNOUNCEMENTS 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2014. the County Clerk of Alameda companies. Check with the Rights Act of 1964, and state that includes the reasons for 2) CATS/ DOGS 155) NOTICES law prohibit advertisements FOR INFORMATION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on October 2, 2014. Expires local Better Business Bureau the objection at least two for housing and employment PLACING LEGAL NAME STATEMENT October 2, 2019. ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for before you send money or “NOTICE TO READERS: court that contain any preference, NOTICES FILE NO. 496478 The Independent Legal No. adoption information contact fees. Read and understand days before the matter is California law requires that limitation or discrimination Call 925-243-8000 The following person(s) do- 3704. Published October 16, Valley Humane Society at any contracts before you scheduled to be heard and contractors taking jobs that based on protected classes, ing business as: Running 23, 30, November 6, 2014. (925)426-8656. sign. Shop around for rates. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must appear at the hearing to total $500 or more (labor including race, color, religion, Frenzy, 6567 Altamont Creek FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT show cause why the petition Adopt a new best friend: TO PLACE and/or materials) be licensed sex, handicap, familial status Drive, Livermore, CA 94551, should not be granted. If no NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 495659 TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal CLASSIFIED AD by the Contractors State or national origin. IVPC does is hereby registered by the written objection is timely FILE NO. 496752 The following person(s) doing Rescue, offers animals for Call (925)243-8000 License Board. State law not knowingly accept any business as: Martin, Froe- following owner(s): filed, The following person(s) do- adoption every Saturday also requires that contractors the court may grant the peti- advertisements that are in schner & Associates, 14300 Gordon Sing Woo, 6567 ing business as: La Colina, and Sunday, excluding most include their license numbers tion without a hearing. MERCHANDISE violation of the law. Mines Road, Livermore, CA Altamont Creek Drive, Liver- 10651 Mendenhall Rd, Liver- holidays. On Saturdays from on all advertising. Check your 94550, is hereby registered more, CA 94551 more, CA 94550, is hereby 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ by the following owner(s): NOTICE OF HEARING contractor’s status at www. This business is conducted registered by the following available at the Pleasanton YARD SALES (1)Jeanette S. Froeschner (2) a. Date: 12/12/2014 owner(s): cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- by an Individual Farmers Market at W. An- CSLB (2752). Unlicensed K E Froeschner, 14300 Mines The registrant has not yet Time: 8:45 AM (1)Robert Scott Irby (2)Nancy GARAGE SALE TO PLACE A Road, Livermore, CA 94550 Dept: 504 Sue Willson, 849 E. Stanley gela and First Streets. Two persons taking jobs less begun to transact business locations will showcase cats than $500 must state in their CLASSIFIED This business is conducted by using the fictitious business b. The address of the court is: Blvd #301, Livermore, CA 8:00AM -11:00AM Married Couple Hayward Hall of Justice 94550 only: Petsmart in Dublin from advertisements that they are name listed above. on Saturday Oct 18th The registrant began to trans- 24405 Amador Street This business is conducted 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet at 1436 Naples Way not licensed by the Contrac- AD OR A act business using the ficti- Signature of Registrants Hayward, CA 94544 by a Married Couple Extreme in Livermore from tors State License Board.” LEGAL NOTICE tious business name(s) listed :s/: Gordon Woo The registrant began to trans- 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, This statement was filed with Put on by 8-year-old Bella REAL ESTATE above on August 1, 2014. 3.a. A copy of this Order To act business using the ficti- cats are available at Petsmart Tennyson and her fam- IN THE Signature of Registrants the County Clerk of Alameda Show Cause shall be pub- tious business name(s) listed in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, Inland Valley on September 24, 2014. Ex- ily to benefit endangered INDEPENDENT, :s/: K E Froeschner lished at least once each above on October 1, 2009. and Pet Extreme in Livermore species. Publishing Co. This statement was filed with pires September 24, 2019. week Signature of Registrants from 12:00 to 4:00. For more Client Code:04126-00001 the County Clerk of Alam- The Independent Legal No. for four successive weeks :s/: R Scott Irby CALL information, call Terry at All proceeds will go to the Re: Legal Notice for eda on September 3, 2014. 3697. Published October 9, prior This statement was filed with (925)487-7279 or visit our program of her choice. Classified Ads (925) 243-8000 Expires September 3, 2019. 16, 23, 30, 2014. to the date set for hearing on the County Clerk of Alameda website at www.tvar.org The Federal Fair Housing The Independent Legal No. on October 2, 2014. Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the petition in the following 3692. Published September newspaper of general circu- October 2, 2019. FERAL CAT FOUNDATION NAME STATEMENT 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2014. lation, printed in this county. The Independent Legal No. Cat & kitten adoptions now FILE NO. 495865 The Independent 3705. Published October 16, at the new Livermore Petco FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- Dated: September 3, 2014 23, 30, November 6, 2014. on Saturdays from 10:00AM 1189 Sherry Way, Livermore NAME STATEMENT ing business as: Overlander /s/: Winifred Y. Smith to 2:30PM. We have many 436 Sheridan Circle FILE NO. 496207 Safaris, LLC, 336 Christina Judge of the Superior Court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS adorable, tame kittens that Livermore,$939,000 CA The following person(s) doing Ct., Pleasanton, CA 94566, NAME STATEMENT have been tested for FIV & Gorgeous Semi-Custom 4 BD + FILE NO. 496964 $864,950 business as: Embroidery and is hereby registered by the The Independent FELV, altered & vaccinated. Lg Study. Apprx. 2,948s.f. Moore, 51 Wright Brothers The following person(s) doing following owner(s): Legal No. 3701 We also have adult cats & • ExceptionalExceptional 5bdrm Southside + Hm. Close to Ave., Suite G, Livermore, CA Overlander Safaris, LLC, 336 business as: Healthy Clean, Published October 9, 16, 23, ranch cats for adoption. BonusDowntown, Room bike trail, wineries, cul- 94551, is hereby registered Christina Ct., Pleasanton, 30, 2014. 1673 Peachtree Cmn, Liver- by the following owner(s): CA 94566 more, CA 94551, is hereby EMPLOYMENT • Approximatelyde-sac location. 3,412sf Beautiful hardwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Parmor Holdings, LLC, 51 This business is conducted registered by the following 65) HELP WANTED • 1bdrm,floors. 1ba LargeOn First remodeled Floor kitchen-slab Wright Brothers Ave., Suite G, by a Limited liability company NAME STATEMENT owner(s): granite counters, dbl oven. Spacious FILE NO. 496780 • Expansive Kitchen With Livermore, CA 94551 The registrant began to Moises R. Israde, 1673 Driver master bedroom w/ balcony. This business is conducted transact business using the The following person(s) do- Peachtree Cmn, Livermore, Center Island, Double Oven fictitious business name(s) ing business as: L.e.a.h. by a Limited liability company CA 94551 2817 Rutherford Ct, Livermore Pantry, Breakfast Nook The registrant began to trans- listed above on July 29, 2009. and Company, 6374 Paseo This business is conducted $1,249,000 Signature of Registrants Santa Maria, Pleasanton, CA • Perfect For Entertaining act business using the ficti- by an Individual In the Heart of South Livermore’s Wine :s/: Jenifer W. Perazzo, 94566, is hereby registered The registrant has not yet Based in Pittsburg, CA tious business name(s) listed Manager Country. Fabulous 5bd + Lg Study. • Quiet Street, Near by the following owner(s): begun to transact business above on N/A. This statement was filed with Park, Shopping, Signature of Registrants Elizabeth Hsu, 6374 Paseo using the fictitious business Now Hiring Over 4,000s.f. Extensive upgrades the County Clerk of Alam- Santa Maria, Pleasanton, thru-out! Solar Pebble Tec pool & Hwy 580 Access :s/: Michael Parry, Member eda on September 9, 2014. name listed above. Full Time Hazmat This statement was filed with CA 94566 Signature of Registrants waterfall. Great views of the Valley. Expires September 9, 2019. This business is conducted Tank Drivers the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent Legal No. :s/: Moises R. Israde SubZero fridge, oversized island w/ on September 18, 2014. Ex- by an Individual This statement was filed with Home Daily! veggie sink. Hickory hardwood flooring, 3698. Published October 9, The registrant has not yet pires September 18, 2019. 16, 23, 30, 2014. the County Clerk of Alameda Earn over $60K/yr French Doors. 1 BD/1 BA downstairs. The Independent Legal No. begun to transact business on October 8, 2014. Expires 3693. Published September FICTITIOUS BUSINESS using the fictitious business October 8, 2019. Medical Plans and 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2014. NAME STATEMENT name listed above. The Independent Legal No. 401K Avail. FILE NO. 495959 Signature of Registrants 3706. Published October 16, STATEMENT OF The following person(s) doing :s/: Elizabeth Hsu 23, 30, November 6, 2014. CDL-A &1yr T/T ABANDONMENT business as: Venture So- This statement was filed with exp. REQ’D OF USE OF theby’s International Realty, the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 5880 W. Las Positas Blvd on October 2, 2014. Expires NAME STATEMENT Hazmat & Tank NAME #34, Pleasanton, CA 94588, October 2, 2019. FILE NO. 496587-8 End. REQ’D FILE NO. 471376 is hereby registered by the The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) doing The following person(s) has following owner(s): 3702. Published October 16, business as: (1)Sonia Dhil- Previous Tank Exp. lon DDS (2)A Plus Family (have) abandoned the use of Explore Ventures, Inc., 5880 23, 30, November 6, 2014. PREF’D the Fictitious Business Name: W. Las Positas Blvd #34, Dentistry, 423 N. L Street, EmbroidMe-Livermore, 51 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Livermore, CA 94551, is Pleasanton, CA 94588 NAME STATEMENT 800-879-7826 Wright Brothers Ave. Suite G, This business is conducted hereby registered by the Livermore, CA 94551. FILE NO. 496961 following owner(s): www.ruan.com/jobs by a Corporation The following person(s) doing Dedicated to Diversity. RE/MAX Accord The Fictitious business Name The registrant has not yet G. K. S., Inc, 423 N. L Street, Statement for the Partnership business as: Dog Dynasty, Livermore, CA 94551 1841 Fourth Street, Suite E, Livermore, CA 94550 begun to transact business 7132 Johnson Drive, Suite EOE was filed on 10/30/2012 in the using the fictitious business This business is conducted County of Alameda. D, Pleasanton, CA 94588, by a Corporation name listed above. is hereby registered by the The full name of Registrant: Signature of Registrants The registrant began to Parmor Holdings, LLC, 51 following owner(s): transact business using the Wright Brothers Ave., Suite G, :s/: Dave C. Cunningham, Dog Dynasty, Inc., 7132 CFO fictitious business name(s) Livermore, CA 94551 Johnson Drive, Suite D, listed above on March 2005. This business was conducted This statement was filed with Pleasanton, CA 94588 the County Clerk of Alameda Signature of Registrants by: Parmor Holdings, LLC This business is conducted :s/: Nirmal Singh, Director Signature of Registrant: on September 11, 2014. Ex- by a Corporation :s/: Sonia Dhillon, Owner /s/: Michael Parry, Member pires September 11, 2019. The registrant has not yet Professionals Choice This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed with begun to transact business the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda 3700. Published October 9, using the fictitious business on September 18, 2014. Ex- on September 29, 2014. Ex- 16, 23, 30, 2014. name listed above. Real Estate Directory pires September 18, 2019. pires September 29, 2019. The Independent Legal No. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Signature of Registrants The Independent Legal No. 3694. Published September FOR CHANGE OF NAME :s/: Debrah Hudgens, Presi- 3707. Published October 16, Local guide to the Valley’s Leading 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2014. Case No. HG14739099 dent 23, 30, November 6, 2014. This statement was filed with Real Estate Professionals & Services FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SUPERIOR COURT OF the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT CALIFORNIA, on October 8, 2014. Expires NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 495390 COUNTY OF ALAMEDA October 8, 2019. FILE NO. 496980 Mike Fracisco The following person(s) do- TO ALL INTERESTED The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) doing ing business as: Burger King PERSONS: 3703. Published October 16, business as: Hoover Nuclear, (925) 998-8131 #7901, 4341 N. First Street, 23, 30, November 6, 2014. 1457 Third Street, Liver- Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt Livermore, CA 94550, is 1.Petitioner: more, CA 94550, is hereby Fracisco Realty & Investments FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following hereby registered by the Ginger Susan Faria www.MikeFracisco.com following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT owner(s): filed a petition with this court CalBRE #01378428 REALTOR® Devil Mountain Foods - Con- FILE NO. 496754 Todd Hoover, 2439 Marbury for a decree changing names Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 cord LLC, 2236 Camino Ra- The following person(s) doing as follows: business as: Service Innova- This business is conducted mon, San Ramon, CA 94583 Present Name: by an Individual Sandee Utterback This business is conducted tions Company, 849 E. Stan- Ginger Susan Faria ley Blvd #301, Livermore, CA The registrant has not yet by a Limited liability company (925) 487-0524 Proposed Name: 94550, is hereby registered begun to transact business CalBRE#00855150 The registrant began to trans- Cindy Williams Gene Williams Ginger Crystal Faith by the following owner(s): using the fictitious business REALTOR®, CRS & GRI REALTOR® WWW.SANDEEU.COM act business using the ficti- Robert Scott Irby, 849 E. name listed above. (925) 918-2045 (510) 390-0325 tious business name(s) listed 2.THE COURT ORDERS that Signature of Registrants Stanley Blvd #301, Liver- www.WilliamsReGroup.com above on 10/1993. all persons interested in this more, CA 94550 :s/: Todd J. Hoover, Sole “Specializing in Livermore’s Finest Homes” Signature of Registrants matter appear before this This business is conducted Proprietor Over Two Decades of Experience! :s/: William Scarbrough, court by an Individual This statement was filed with President at the hearing indicated The registrant began to trans- the County Clerk of Alameda Gail Henderson Broker Associate, MPA Real Estate... This statement was filed with below act business using the ficti- on October 8, 2014. Expires Commercial • Residential the County Clerk of Alameda to show cause, if any, why the tious business name(s) listed October 8, 2019. A People Business on August 27, 2014. Expires petition for change of name above on June 10, 1992. The Independent Legal No. (925) 980-5648 August 27, 2019. should not be granted. Any Signature of Registrants 3708. 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Tri-Valley World Wide Moving & Storage To Place Your Ad, Call Your Account By: Joe Magill, General Manager Tel. No. 800-473-9197 Dated at: Livermore, CA Representative At (925) 243-8001 October 9, 2014 PAGE 12 - The Independent, OCTOBER 16, 2014 Support for Repurposing VA Hospital A resolution asking that Congress repurpose the Livermore Veterans Hospital was ap- proved Monday by a unanimous vote of the city council. Livermore Mayor John Marchand has been working with local elected officials to repurpose the facility into a state of the art Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treat- ment center. It could also provide transitional housing for returning or homeless veterans. The 110-acre site is located near the end of Arroyo Road in Livermore. Services have already been moved to locations outside Livermore. Plans are to move all services from Livermore to facilities in the Bay Area and Central Valley. The VA would then seek to lease out the Livermore facility. Marchand commented, "There is a need for a greater focus on the plight of veterans today and returning veterans over the next few years." Members of the public spoke in favor of the resolution, noting that the location of the Livermore facility provides a peaceful serene place where veterans can mend. They also said that French Camp and Palo Alto, the two locations where services are proposed, are too far, adding to the stress of those in need. Patti Ising said in talking to a young veteran that she was told that French Camp is too far and Palo Alto too stressful to get to. The veteran said, "I won't go at all." Another volunteer, Bud Donaldson has provided music and art programs at the local VA. He pointed out that at the Central Valley location, on one side is a cemetery, the other side a prison and it fronts on I-5. In contrast, Livermore is the most peaceful facility in the area. A volunteer at the facility, Sharon Myers, said in Livermore veterans are visited and surrounded by the peacefulness they need. They aren't stuck in a room. "I hope people will go out and see what a difference a peaceful setting makes in repairing their souls." Tammy Jenkins added, "It's a community, not just a hospital." Pictured accepting a proclamation at the Pleasanton City Council are Linda Martinez (second from right) and next to her right Catharine Hart. Also in the photo are (from Humorous Look at College Admissions Process left) Councilmembers Jerry Pentin and Kathy Narum, Mayor Jerry Thorne, and J.D. Rothman (pictured at of the college admissions Councilmember Karla Brown. right), author of The Neurot- process. ic Parent’s Guide to College Rothman’s topics will in- Admissions, will provide a clude frightening statistics, lively, laugh-filled reading pie charts and bar graphs. and conversation about the She will also talk about what insanity of modern college to expect when colleges are Cities Working to Overcome admissions at the Pleasanton rejecting, haikus for the neu- Public Library. The event rotic parent, and Bed Bath & takes place on Wednesday, Bye-Bye. School, Workplace Bullying October 22 at 7:00 p.m. For more information The library is located at on this and other library By Ron McNicoll untarily quit. Other infor- If behavoir isn't stopped structor of remedial fresh- 400 Old Bernal Avenue in man composition, as well events, please visit the li- Valley cities are helping mation is available at the when it starts, it continues Pleasanton. as an Emmy-winning televi- brary’s website at www. to bring the focus to anti- WBI web site at http://www. to escalate." Rothman is a former in- sion writer and the author of cityofpleasantonca.gov/ser- bullying campaigns both in workplacebullying.org theneuroticparent.com. She vices/library, or call (925) the adult workplace and in LIVERMORE SPONSORS is also a two-time survivor 931-3400 ext. 8. schools. BULLYING PROGRAM Rental Resource Mixer Set The Pleasanton and Dub- Livermore Mayor John The City of Pleasanton difficult tenant situations. lin city councils passed Marchand is working with and Abode Services will Information will be avail- resolutions proclaiming the the U.S.. Mayors Confer- co-host a resource mixer for able regarding strategies week of Oct.. 19 to 25 as ence in their campaign Tri-Valley rental property for good tenant selection; "Freedom from Workplace against school bullying. owners on Friday, October programs for tenants that are Bullying Week." Marchand said the city 24. This free event, complete also beneficial to landlords; Linda Martinez and will sponsor a free event with a light lunch and door tenant-landlord mediation Catharine Hart, volunteers open to all at the Vine The- prizes, is scheduled from issues; and more. from the Workplace Bully- ater in Livermore. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Space is limited for this ing Institute (WBI), attended A documentary film the City of Pleasanton’s event. To reserve a spot, the Pleasanton council meet- called "Bully" will be shown Operations Service Center please contact Flora Garcia ing Oct. 7 to accept the at 7 p.m. Oct. 29. There will located at 3333 Busch Road at (925) 373-5313, or email proclamation. Both told The be a discussion afterward in Pleasanton. The event is [email protected] Independent that they had led by Horizon counselors also made possible through by Monday, October 21. been victims of workplace and and members of the the efforts of ECHO Hous- bullying, and joined WBI to faith-based community. The ing, Eden Information and help with its work. Referral, and the City of Janice Pementel (925) 997-1387 The organization advo- movie and program are in- tended for middle and high Livermore. cates for national legislation Clifford Fried, a Partner Specializing In Deceased Stock Removal–Large & Small school students and their against workplace bullying. at Fried & Williams Attor- Transportation To UC Davis And To Crematories parents. Martinez said that Gov. Jerry neys at Law, will speak on Service the Tri-Valley & Beyond Since 1930 Brown in August signed a Marchand said that the how to deal effectively with state law that will require film is a true-life documen- managers after Jan. 1 to tary. No actors portray the undergo training on pre- roles. The film crew fol- venting bullying at work. lowed bullies and victims The training will come with around, to show what their other required lessons on lives were like. The crew preventing sexual harass- even captured some footage ment and discrimination. of a bully on a bus putting However, there is no law his hands around the throat against workplace bullying of a victim. Some of the film in California. WBI wants to crew sitting in the back of pass one, said Martinez. the bus were so concerned, WBI statistics on line they told school authori- Discover The Amazing Secrets Of show the extent of victim- ties who broke it up, said A Mediterranean Chef! ization in workplace bully- Marchand. 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Senior Drama Troupe Unveils New Comedy 'Always a Bridesmaid'

The Pleasanton Senior Players are back on center stage with their annual comedy production at the Fire- house Arts Center in downtown Pleasanton. The troupe’s presentation of ‘Always a Bridesmaid’ shows in three performances on Friday, October 24, Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26 at the Firehouse theater, located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton. This year, the Players present "Always a Bridesmaid," the story of four childhood friends who vow to be in each other’s weddings, and who keep that promise, despite robberies, lies, brawls, and plain old cold feet. Love may hurt, but you’ll ache with laughter at these cranky, stub- born and vain bridesmaids who do whatever it takes to get each other down the aisle. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 25 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Tickets The many “bridesmaids” in the Pleasanton Senior Players upcoming production of “Always a Bridesmaid” at the may be purchased online at www.firehousearts.org, by Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton October 24-26. Seated (from l to r) are Shirley Maltby, Anne Pearson, Joyce phone at (925) 931-4848, or at the Firehouse Arts Center Cole and Jeanne Lane Standing: Judy Fenton, Jo Hunter, Frances Jensen, Cyndi Satouteh, Fay Thomas, and Box Office at 4444 Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton. Joanne Dietrich. Chez Nami to Present Adventure into African Culture Cheza Nami will host its 3rd annual extravaganza and as they contribute to their global village” states Catherine To purchase tickets and for more information about adventure into the African culture from 2 to 6 p.m. on Ndungu-Case, Founder and CEO of Cheza Nami. this event, please visit www.chezanami.org or call 925- October 19. Ticket sales, raffle proceeds and donations will go 398-3827. The afternoon of African art, dance, music, food directly and entirely toward supporting local Bay Area and fashion will be held at the Bothwell Arts Center in youth outreach programs. Livermore. For the adults, this year’s event includes An African Fashion show will be presented by African an African Marketplace, African drumming and dance, Designer Wawi Amasha; music performance by Piwai; raffle, silent acution and African Fashion Show. For the drumming demonstrations by Ibou Ngom and Jayson kids, the event will showcase the Children's Interactive Fann. There will be dancing demostrations by Nancy experience in the "The Safari Room," where kids can McClymonds of Living here in the Bay, Dandha da Hora explore African culture through games, crafts and books. of Sambada, and master dance teacher Oumou Dia- Included in the kiddie exploration event is a chance to manka. This year, members of Livermore Valley Charter encounter the animated mascots, Tano, Mali and Twiga, Preparatory High School Black Student Union (BSU), as well as have children of all ages indulge in a photo op- will be present as the participating youth Volunteer group portunity at the interpretive hut created by the 2014 Kids as the Taste of Africa 2014 Youth Cultural Ambassadors. Diversity & Culture camp participants. Cultural Arts Sponsors include Lynn and Joan Sep- “We are seeing the community rally around this idea pala, upporting Sponsor Alameda Arts Commission and of glodal citizenship and cultural diversity. Folks are ea- our event partners, SF Arts Collective, Overlander Safaris ger to engage in cultural activities beyond their own and and Asante Africa Foundation and Big Sur Spirit Garden Cheza Nami will introduce new mascots Tano, Mali and are excited to share their individual cultural backgrounds Productions. Twiga. The 4 foot tall wooden characters will be located in the Safari room, the kids exploration area. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 'The Fabulous Fable Factory' at Las Positas College The Las Positas College Theater Department will pres- ent an on- campus performances of its touring children’s theater show, “The Fabulous Fable Factory” on Friday, October 24 at 7 PM and Saturday, October 25 at 2 PM. The thirty five minute play centers around the retell- ing of four of Aesop’s most famous fables - The Tortoise and the Hare, The Lion and the Mouse, The Ant and the Grasshopper and The Farmer and His Donkeys. It’s de- scribed as a delightful, humorous and animated show that will entertain both children and adults. Performances are free of charge and will be given in the Black Box Theater of the Mertes Center for the Arts on the Livermore campus, 3000 Campus Hill Drive. No advance reservations are required. The show will also be touring to elementary schools in the Tri-Valley area. For more information, contact direc- tor/producer Ken Ross at [email protected] or 510-763-7087.

The Lettermen through the years. The Lettermen to Perform Chart Topping Favorites and More at the Bankhead

Once described as “the time. achieved several hit singles and other performing arts best thing that happened to Although The Letter- and released their first across a wide range of romance since moonlight,” men had already released album.They kept the name styles and genres. In addi- The Lettermen will return singles, “Two Hearts” and and it has become syn- tion to The Lettermen, the to the Bankhead Theater “Their Hearts Were Full of onymous with the romantic 2014-2015 season wel- on Thursday evening, Spring,” it was their 1961 songs and ballads of the comes a number of other October 23, 2014. rendition of “The Way era. performers bringing back Their hits “The Way You Look Tonight” that The Lettermen have familiar favorites such as You Look Tonight” and launched them to fame. released more than 50 The Kingston Trio’s folk “Put Your Head on my Subsequent songs, includ- albums over the years, and harmonies on January 10th, Shoulder” launched The ing “When I Fall in Love” in 2001, they were named Steve Lippia and his big Lettermen to the top of the and “Theme from a Sum- to the Vocal Group Hall of band with the music of Ol’ charts in the 1960s. mer Place,” kept them on Fame. Over the decades, Blue Eyes in “Simply Sina- It was the mid-1950s the pop charts well into the the group evolved but cur- tra” on May 7th, and a trip when founding member 1970s. Their debut album rent members, Tony Butala, back to the unforgettable Tony Butala first brought “A Song for Young Love” Donovan Tea, and Bobby 1950s with the Best of Doo The Lettermen together reached the Top 10 and was Poynton have been together Wop on May 15th. in Southern California. just the first of 32 straight for more than a decade. Tickets for the single Although all three of Top 40 albums. Internationally popular, performance by The Let- the original group were According to founding The Lettermen have filled terman at the Bankhead on individually strong soloists member Tony Butala, at venues around the world. October 23rd are $52 or and stage entertainers, it the time the group formed Their renditions of such $69 for adults and $16 for was their ability to meld many of the other young Tagalog favorites “Dahil students. their voices into sleek vocal groups had school- Sa Iyo” and “Sapagka’t The Bankhead The- harmonies that made them oriented names and so their Kami Ay Tao Lamang” ater is located at 2400 special. Their sound found choice, based on the letter have earned them a place in First Street in downtown a new place between the sweaters worn by student Filipino hearts worldwide. Livermore. Tickets may be big band vocals of the athletes, fit perfectly. By Now in its eighth season purchased at the box office, Las Positas College presents "Aesop's Fables." A 1940s and the early R&B the time they outgrew the at the Bankhead Theater, on-line at www.bankhead- mighty lion is captured by hunters in one of several “Motown” style that was name and had put away the LVPAC Presents showcases theater.org or by calling Aesop's fables that will be enacted at the college. Photo beginning to emerge at the sweaters, they had already performers in music, dance 373-6800. - Roy Conger

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 3 Creatures of Impulse Presents: Nightmare

Creatures of Impulse season at the Firehouse Arts will take place Tuesday (free shows begin at 7:30 p.m. ed are Pleasanton, Dublin, on to discuss the explosion in (COI), the Bay Area’s award- Center with Nightmare: A preview show), Thursday, The Special 5th Anniversary Livermore, Castro Valley, the number of female troupe winning 31-member teen live improvised horror show. and Saturday, October 28, late-night show (costumes and San Ramon. Schools members, “The members of improv troupe, opens its 5th Three unique evening shows 30 and November 1. All encouraged) for ages 14 and represented include Amador COI have noticed a shift in over takes place Halloween Valley HS, California HS, gender culture this season in night, October 31, at 9:00 Foothill HS, Granada HS, the cast and who is coming p.m. Livermore Valley Charter out to audition…When I was General admission tick- Prep HS, Oakland School coming up in the Bay Area ets: $5 students, $10 adults. for the Arts, and Village HS. improv scene in the 90’s, Tickets at the door, online Director Duncason went (continued on page 4) at www.firehousearts.org, by calling 925-931-4848, and in person at the Box Of- fice, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. The teen improvisers in COI rehearse storytelling techniques and how to create characters that the audience can identify with, and will hopefully care about as well. ‘Nightmare’ is considered a long-form, story based BANKHEAD THEATER 14 / 15 improv show. Audience members will be asked for suggestions before the show starts to help inspire the cre- ation of characters and story- Avenue Q for mature audiences lines. From this, the cast then TRI-VALLEY REPERTORY THEATRE develops a fully improvised OCT 18,24,25,31; NOV 1 8pm “play” each night. OCT 19,26; NOV 2 2pm According to COI found- er and director Mark Dunca- The Lettermen son, this run of “Nightmare” FIRST GENTLEMEN OF SONG is unique in that for the first Thu OCT 23 7:30pm time the cast has no ties to the founding cast members: Mariachi Sol de Mexico “We have grown so much WORLDWIDE AMBASSADORS OF MARIACHI since then; in cast numbers, Thu OCT 30 7:30pm audiences, and our reach in the community. Since its founding eight seasons Roy Orbison Returns ago, COI has represented “ONLY THE LONELY,” “CRYING OVER YOU,” the State of California at the “PRETTY WOMAN” AND MORE! Teen Comedy Festival in Fri NOV 7 8pm Chicago four times, toured shows in San Francisco and Avenue Winds Chicago, won the prestigious DEL VALLE FINE ARTS Creating Community Award Sat NOV 8 8pm of Excellence in Youth De- velopment from the Cali- fornia Park and Recreation Pacific Chamber Symphony Society, and this year, we THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE MEETS are putting in a proposal to THE HOBBIT take our spring trip and tour Sun NOV 9 2pm BUY TICKETS to New York City.” 925.373.6800 The cast includs 31 mem- call bankheadtheater.org Cast member rehearses a possible theme for the upcoming shows. bers (22 female, 9 male), click ages 14-17. Cities represent- come by 2400 First Street, Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 Eugene O'Neill Foundation Holding Awards Dinner; Honors Congressman and EBRPD

In celebration of its fortieth anniversary, the Eugene property from development. Among the projects the O’Neill O’Neill Foundation, Tao House will honor a local veteran Foundation used to raise necessary funds were performances member of Congress and the regional park district at its by prominent actor and O’Neill advocate Jason Robards of October 28 awards dinner in Danville. O’Neill’s play Hughie at UC Berkeley and in Los Angeles. Congressman George Miller, first elected to Congress “Without the East Bay Regional Park District, efforts to in 1974, and the East Bay Regional Park District will be acquire and preserve Tao House would have gone nowhere,” center stage at the Foundation’s Anniversary Celebration said Schaub. “They came through at the right time, and dinner at the Crow Canyon Country Club on Tuesday, Oc- helped assure that the Tao House property would be saved.” tober 28. Both Congressman Miller and the Park District “It is most appropriate that we recognize both Congress- Raina Telgemeier and Kazu Kibuishi are featured at played central roles in preserving the home and property man Miller and the East Bay Regional Park District during the Pleasanton Public Library’s “After Hours Author” where playwright Eugene O’Neill and his wife Carlotta the O’Neill Foundation’s 40th Anniversary year,” said Linda program on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the lived from 1937 – 1944. Best, an early member of the O’Neill Foundation Board of library. Both are well recognized graphic novelists who George Miller entered the House of Representatives in Directors. ”Without the steps that they took, this important will discuss their work and answer questions from the the 94th Congress in 1975. In his initial year in Congress, cultural resource would likely have been lost, and there audience. he introduced legislation – along with late Senator Alan would not be a Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site in Cranston – which led to the establishment of the Eugene Danville today. O’Neill National Historic Site in the hills west of downtown At the 40th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Din- Danville. ner on October 28, George Miller will be honored as “Tao “Congressman Miller has been a long-time supporter House Hero” for his legislative efforts. The Foundation’s Pleasanton Public Library in preserving historic areas in Contra Costa County,” said Partnership Award will be given to the East Bay Regional Gary Schaub, a member of the O’Neill Foundation Board. Park District in recognition of their cooperative efforts to 'After Hours Authors' Program “In addition to the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site perpetuate the life and literary contributions of Eugene in Danville, he has also played a significant role in protect- O’Neill, the only American playwright to receive the Nobel The Pleasanton Public Library and co-sponsor Towne ing and preserving the John Muir National Historic Site in Prize for Literature and four Pulitzer Prizes. Center Books will host a visit by the award-winning Martinez, the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National The Awards Dinner is being held in partnership with the graphic novelists Raina Telgemeier and Kazu Kibuishi at Historical Park in Richmond, and the Port Chicago Naval National Park Service, and in cooperation with the Rosie the the library for a special “After Hours Authors” program Magazine National Memorial.” Riveter Trust, the John Muir Association, and the Friends on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. Also in 1974, local advocates formed the not-for-profit of Port Chicago. Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the Eugene O’Neill Foundation to raise funds for the purchase Information about the 40th Anniversary Celebration and graphic novels Smile and Drama, both #1 New York of Tao House, and to preserve the home where the play- Awards Dinner is available on the Eugene O’Neill Founda- Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four wright, who is recognized as “The Father of American tion Tao House website, www.eugeneoneill.org, or by calling graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-sitters Drama,” wrote his most notable and final plays, including (925) 820-1818. Club series, and has contributed short stories to many Long Days Journey into Night, The Iceman Cometh and A anthologies. Her accolades include an Eisner Award, a Moon for the Misbegotten. Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, a Stonewall Honor, and The Miller-Cranston bill eventually passed the House many Best Of and Notable lists. and Senate, and, as Public Law 94-539, was signed into law NIGHTMARE Kazu Kibuishi is the creator of the #1 New York by President Gerald Ford in 1976. Later, the National Park Service took over operation and maintenance of the Site. (continued from page 3) Times bestselling Amulet series. He is also the founder While the legislative process moved through Congress, improv was and had been a Jenny Rosen, Lisa Rowland, and editor of the acclaimed Flight anthologies as well as the East Bay Regional Parks District acquired the 1018 the creator of Copper, a collection of his popular web- male-dominated theatrical Laura Derry, Regina Saisi, acres of Corduroy Hills Ranch with an 18-month purchase format. These days, we have comic. In addition, Kibuishi illustrated the covers of the and Rebecca Stockley of option on a 14-acre parcel which included Tao House and so many women that have 2013 paperback editions of the Harry Potter series in BATS, plus so many more.” adjoining property. This gave the fledgling Eugene O’Neill paved the way and inspired COI is a performance celebration of the 15th anniversary. Foundation time to raise funds necessary to protect the a whole new generation of On this national book tour, the authors will discuss group for teens in grades female improvisers. Celeb- 9-12, sponsored by the City their work and share their newest books: “Sisters” by rities like Tina Fey, Amy Telgemeier, a companion to her earlier work “Smile," of Pleasanton Parks and Poehler, and Jane Lynch (to Recreation Department. and Kibuishi’s “Escape from Lucien," the sixth book in Whistlestop Writers Host Open Mic name a few) have deeply his popular Amulet series. Members participate in rooted the need and impor- improv workshops, men- Co-sponsor Towne Center Books will have copies of Whistlestop Writers, a new literary organization in the tance of women’s voices in tor beginning theater and both authors’ books available for purchase and auto- Tri-Valley, will host an open mic for writers of all genres. improv and comedy.” graphing. The open mic will take place on Wednesday, October 22, Duncanson also noted improv students, and fa- No registration is required for this free event, which 2014 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Swirl on the Square, 21 South important Bay Area per- cilitate improv learning ex- is suggested for ages 8 and older. Towne Center Books Livermore Avenue, in downtown Livermore. formers “who continue to periences for younger stu- will have both authors’ books available for purchase and Cynthia Patton, the event’s host, says, “This is a fun, inspire leagues of young dents in Pleasanton Unified autographing. welcoming event—perfect for anyone. Come join us for an female improvisers, like School District classes. COI For more information about this and other library evening of great food, great wine, and great writing.” Kimberley McClean (BATS, founder and director Mark programs, visit the library website at http://www. The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue on the Super Dupers), Mia Blak- Duncanson is himself a re- ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/library/ or call (925) 931- fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information ensop (Chick Flick, Un- cent award-winner, being a go to http://facebook.com/WhistlestopWriters or call 925- 3400. Scripted), Amber Dyson recipient of the 2012 Martin 890-6045. (Super Dupers, BACT), and Luther King Legacy Award.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 5 Annual Program Part of Filipino American Heritage Month Fair Trade Boutique land of opportunity’ will Jewelry • Apparel • Handbags amuse, impress, and inspire all-age readers.” For more SAT, OCT. 18 • 12pm-7pm information about Nieves and her book, visit www. nievesvillamin.com. SUN, OCT. 19 • 10:30am-4pm The Friends of the Livermore Library sup- St. Charles Borromeo Church ports this program as part of the Friends Authors and 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore Arts Series. For additional events, check the library’s www.FairTradeDesigns.com website at www.livermo- Ethical shopping without sacrificing your style relibrary.net. www.facebook.com/FairTradeDesigns

Danny and Nieves Villamin

The Livermore Library is coming out in December will celebrate Filipino titled Strange Creatures on American Heritage Month a Moonlit Night (also pub- hosting an afternoon with lished by AuthorHouse). Nieves Villamin, author of “Bittermelons and Bittermelons and Mimosas: Mimosas is an indispens- A Philippine Memoir. able reference for anyone The event will take interested in Philippine ROY ORBISON place on October 19, 2pm, history, customs, and su- 6 at the Livermore Public Li- perstitions,” wrote author brary Civic Center, 1188 S. Becky White (Double 4 Livermore Avenue. There Lucky and Betsy Ross). RETURNS is no charge for this event. “As a child in the Philip- $ Books will be available for pines, Nieves' life was a sale and signing. challenge--backbreaking - Roy Orbison comes to life in this Nieves Villamin, owner fieldwork, a father who 4 of Eden Canyon Vineyards, often wasn't there, and amazing tribute featuring

and Elaine. 3 will speak about her book Nieves worked for dirt-poor living conditions. Wiley Ray & the Big O Band, and share her memoir from Yet, this little girl found fourteen years at Cal Poly, $ a regionally touring musical group life on a Philippine farm to San Luis Obispo, as the things to be thankful for college to the United States advisor of the Pilipino such as the singing of the paying tribute to one of the greatest and to life on her family’s Cultural Exchange that workers while they toiled ~ vineyard. Nieves is the under the blistering sun. singer/songwriters of all time. sponsored student and fac- S letter N of the word Eden ulty exchanges between the Her childlike sense of hope in Eden Canyon Vineyards U.S. and the Philippines. In will inspire young readers T (www.edencanyon.com) recognition of her philan- and make them grateful Friday, November 7 ~ 8:00 pm said to be the first Filipino thropy, she received the for living conditions in E American owned-and- Outstanding Woman Staff America. Full of histori- Bankhead Theater operated estate winery in of the Year award from Cal cal data, the memoir also K the United States producing describes in detail a sort of 2400 First Street, Livermore

Poly in 2003. C award-winning vintages magical thinking that ruled

In addition to her mem- I in Paso Robles, CA. The oir, Nieves recently wrote the Philippine people; plus, (925) 373-6800 other letters in Eden it celebrates foods, tradi- a children’s book titled Ta- T represent the initials of her guan with Eden published tions, and rituals that will www.bankheadtheater.org husband Danny and their by AuthorHouse. Another interest all. How she and two daughters named Edna children’s book by Nieves her young husband escaped to America and found ‘a 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 Pleasanton Library to Present 'War Comes Home' Programs The Pleasanton Library Center: Edgar Allen Poe, nam veteran & author of two will present a series of pro- Albert Einstein, A Christmas novels based on his war- grams inspired by Cal Hu- Carol, Dr. Seuss, and George time experience, returned manities' War Comes Home, Burns. to Southeast Asia seeking a statewide conversation On Sun., Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. the perspective of veterans about veterans returning to Josh Laine, a U. S. Marine of the Viet Cong and North California. combat veteran and founder Vietnamese Army. He is an On Mon., Oct. 20 at 7 of Valor Winery of Liver- alumnus of Washington Uni- p.m. Duffy Hudson will more will share the story versity, St. Louis, & the US bring a spirited program of Valor Winery and Uncle Naval Postgraduate School, based on the 2014 California Sam’s Misguided Brewery Monterey. Reads selected title What it as well as the company’s These free programs are is Like to Go to War. outreach efforts in support made possible through a Hudson has performed of veterans. generous grant from Cal Hu- on Broadway, as well as On Sun., Nov. 16 at 2 manities and the California on television, and in film. p.m. the library will host Center for the Book. Local audiences may know a conversation with Ken Programs are open to all. him best from his one-man Levin, author of Crazy Ra- No registration is required. For information, call the shows, some performed at zor and The Many Deaths of A member of Mad Science of Mt. Diablo facilitates a demonstration of a scientific our very own Firehouse Arts Comrade Binh. reference desk at 931-3400 Levin, a decorated Viet- ext. 4. concept. A free performance of the group is slated for Saturday, October 25 at the Pleasanton Public Library. Free tickets for the 1:30 p.m. show will be available at 1:00 Scavenger Hunt, Ghost Walk, Brew Crawl Part p.m. for students in grades 1-5. of Halloween Fun in Downtown Pleasanton Mad Science for Kids Comes to the Historic Downtown nesses are participating in can be found at pleasanton- Pleasanton Public Library Pleasanton comes alive for this fun event. Parents will downtown.net. This event The Pleasanton Public Library will feature Mad Science of Mt. Diablo on Saturday, Halloween. Three unique be given the answers to all is proudly sponsored by October 25. The company brings its traveling science lab to the library for a presentation events will bring hundreds of the clues to help children Goodguys Rod & Custom of Fire and Ice. This is a fast-paced, high energy, interactive presentation with spectacular of adults and children to find the treat locations. Association, DeSoto Cab experiments and demonstrations sure to capture attention and spark the imagination. Main Street for a ghoulish Downtown merchants Company, and Ruby Hill This event is limited to children in grades 1-5. good time. and local breweries will Golf Club. No registration is required for this one-hour program, which will be offered at 1:30 p.m. The free annual Hal- come together for a night Meet the ghosts of Pleas- in the library’s main meeting room. Two hundred free admission tickets will be handed out loween Scavenger Hunt of adult trick-or-treating anton's past during the Mu- in the Children’s area beginning at 1:00 p.m. will take place on Saturday, during the fourth annual seum on Main’s popular For information on this and other library events, please visit the library’s website at October 25 from 10 a.m. to Halloween Brew Crawl on Ghost Walk. This 90 minute www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/library, or call the Children’s Desk at (925) 931-3400 12 p.m. Children 10 years Saturday, October 25 from family-friendly guided tour ext. 3. The Pleasanton Public Library is located at 400 Old Bernal Avenue in Pleasanton. old and younger are invited 5 -8 p.m. Participants will will take you to some of to come in costume and pick sample over 40 beers and Pleasanton’s most haunted up instructions, a Hallow- tasty bites at 32 locations on sites along Main Street. Seminar to Provide Information on What een bag and their first clue and around Main Street. To Tours depart the museum from the starting location, add to the festive Halloween every 30 minutes between 6 Happens After a Cancer Diagnosis Towne Center Books at 555 spirit of this event, guests p.m. and 8 p.m. on October The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF) will conduct a free Main Street. Children have are encouraged to wear cos- 17, 18, 24 and 25. Costumes seminar for the community. The “Everything You Wanted to Know About Nutrition Be- to solve the clue in order tumes. Tickets are on sale are encouraged. fore, During, and After a Cancer Diagnosis, But Were Afraid to Ask” seminar will be held to find the next downtown now online and at Redcoats Ticketing information on Saturday, October 25 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Alain Pinel Realtors, 900 Main Street, location, where they will be Pub – 336 St. Mary Street and further details can be Suite 101, Pleasanton. given a treat and their next and Studio Seven Arts – 400 found at museumonmain. Anne Moselle, Registered Dietitian and Oncology Nutrition Consultant, will conduct clue. 25 downtown busi- Main Street. More details org. the session, sharing her extensive experience working in health care and treating various medical conditions through nutrition, including oncology patients. Moselle helped develop and run the cancer survivorship program at LifeStyleRX in Livermore, and is currently an LARPD Halloween Carnival This Saturday oncology nutrition consultant working with clinics around Northern California with the The annual Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Halloween Carnival, will mission of elevating the role of nutrition in cancer cure. be held Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Robert Livermore Community Center. She will focus on how proper nutrition can prevent cancer, aid in treatment and extend Kids can have fun with Ghostly Basketball, Spooky Bean Bag Toss, Mini-Pumpkin survivorship. She will share the latest information on how to enhance diet for optimal Patch, air jumps, face painting and more. health. If you have a particular question you’d like her to address, you may submit it at Tickets are $8 for ages 1 to 8; parents are free. Preregistration is required by calling registration, or by emailing Anne at [email protected]. Questions will be accepted 925-373-5700 or visiting www.larpd.org. until October 17. The Community Center is located at 4444 East Ave., Livermore. The public is invited to attend this free event, but reservations are required. Attendees must register at http://goo.gl/yvakQl.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 7 Young Student Selected for Scholarship Program; School Also to Receive Money By Carol Graham her younger brother. Although she just gradu- "Emma earned a reading ated from kindergarten last medal from the library and spring, Emma Walschlager she kept on reading more has already set her sights books even after finishing on college. the 100-book challenge," Emma, a first-grader says Scott. "Emma got to at Livermore's Altamont meet the mayor and shake Creek Elementary School, his hand along with some was one of 36 state-wide of the other kids who winners to receive two participated. She really $500 prizes: one will go loved the idea of the li- to the Livermore Public brary being able to use the Library, the second will go ScholarShare prize money into Emma's ScholarShare to buy more books for kids College Savings Plan. to share." The winners were Emma stated, "I hope selected from 3,200 entries they buy books about as part of ScholarShare's the minions from 'Despi- "Fizz, Boom, Save for cable Me. I met some new College Summer Reading friends who were doing the Promotion." While the Summer Reading Program, winners were selected at too." random, Emma more than Scott commented, "We proved deserving of the have always had plenty of prize by reading over 100 books around our house books this summer. and we started reading to "Reading is fun and I Emma as a baby. Both of love reading!" says Emma, us parents have always en- who especially enjoys My joyed reading, and like to Photo - Doug Jorgensen read fun stories to Emma Little Pony books and the Emma Walschlager reads to her younger brother, Ethan. Fancy Nancy series. and Ethan." This is the third year Adds Dresslar, "Read- ScholarShare has partnered kids are very young will al- "Our collective and and more expensive, which is good news for her ing during the summer with California public low the funds to grow quite individual economic causing many graduates parents since, she says, "I helps kids remember what libraries to promote sum- a bit to help pay for their prosperity increasingly to leave school burdened want to be a zoo keeper," they learn in school and mer reading. To be eligible, college educations." depends on folks obtain- by a pile of student-loan a profession that definitely improves academic per- students through the 8th Named for the section ing college degrees," says debt. ScholarShare pro- will require a college edu- formance. Our goal with grade were required to read of the IRS code under Tom Dresslar, spokes- vides an easy way to sock cation. the ScholarShare summer at least one book over the which they were created, man for California State away money for college In addition to Scholar- reading promotion is to summer, and parents were 529 plans are neither feder- Treasurer Bill Lockyer and receive significant Share's summer reading nurture a love of reading to submit an entry form at ally nor state taxed if the who chairs the Scholar- tax advantages in the promotion, Emma par- and learning." their local public library or money is withdrawn to pay Share Investment Board. process." ticipated in the Livermore For more information, online. for qualified higher-educa- "Unfortunately, getting a Six-year-old Emma Library's Summer Reading visit www.scholarshare. "I'd researched different tion costs. degree is becoming more is off to a good start, Program, often reading to com. college savings options for both Emma and our three- year-old son, Ethan," says father Scott Walschlager. 'Hands-On History' Celebrates the Harvest Season "There is a lot of great Dublin’s Heritage Park Band will perform through- his self-contained, solar A $5 "Passport through Fall treats, including cara- information online. Schol- and Museums on Saturday, out the day, in addition to powered, thespian's gypsy History" will allow chil- mel apples, pumpkin pie, arShare California's 529 October 25, 2014 will the "medicine shows" by Dr. wagon. Other free activi- dren to churn butter and ice cider, beer, and hot dogs will College Savings Plan is a site of "Hands-On History" Solar. Dr. Solar, the safe- ties include hay stack play, cream, make apple pie and be available for purchase. great program that allows at a Harvest Celebration energy advocate, presents visiting with farm animals, juice, wash laundry, take a Admission and parking tax-advantaged savings. from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. his eco-friendly, family en- and a community Scarecrow hay wagon ride through the are free. For information, go Starting early while the Dublin's own Bluegrass tertainment experience from Exhibit. cemetery, and pan for gold. to http://dublinca.gov

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info calling (925) 960-1194 or via the limited to 32. Tickets available at (Sold Out) 7:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 28. Livermore Art Association Gallery, a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad Av- about the workshop, 925-373-9638 website at www.GalinasMusicStudio. Charles R Vineyards winery located Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., located in the Carnegie Building, enue, Pleasanton. Donations always - [email protected]. com. Beginners are welcome. Bring at 8195 Crane Ridge Road or email: Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org offers art classes, unusual gifts, appreciated. For more information, Preschool Art classes: Thursday some music to share with the group. [email protected] or 373-6800. painting rentals, art exhibits and contact Gallery Director: JFinegan@ mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children Ukuleles are available for purchase. Fall Fiesta and Club Pick Up Party at Mariachi Sol de Mexico, 7:30 p.m. information pertaining to the art cityofpleasantonca.gov, or call the aged 3-5 are welcome to join this Small $5 fee to cover meeting costs. Charles R Vineyards. Nov. 15, noon Thurs., Oct. 30. Bankhead Theater, field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The gallery: 925-931-4849. class. Classes cover drawing, to 4:30 p.m. Live music by Steve 2400 First St., Livermore. www. gallery has been open since 1974 Interplay: Texture and Luminosity, painting, print-making, sculpture and WINERY EVENTS and Nadia will highlight the wine bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. and is run as a co-op by local art- exhibition of mosaic art, Harrington ceramics. For further information, Wine Competition Entries sought, and food pairings. In addition to the Livermore Library, 1188 So. Liver- ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 Gallery, Nov. 7-Dec. 31. Reception, contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) The San Francisco Chronicle is wine pairings, Port will be served more Ave: November 2, Nationally- p.m. For information call 449-9927. Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 216-7231 or thomasin_d@hotmail. currently accepting wine entries for with Bonnie's famous Port Brownies. renowned classical guitarist Peter Members of the Pleasanton Art 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. com or visit http://childrensart- the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Special recipes and pairings will Fletcher will perform a free concert League Public Art Circuit are www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Wine Competition, the largest wine be available for holiday gatherings. as part of a nationwide tour, under currently exhibiting art at six busi- Composition Workshop – learn to competition of American wines in 8195 Crane Ridge Rd., in Livermore. the auspices of Phillip Truckenbrod nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin MEETINGS/CLASSES create dynamic compositions with the world. The deadline for entries Concert Artists, to promote his Area. Viewing locations are: Bank Open Mic Night with My Friends at visual aids and hands-on tech- is November 20, 2014. Information MUSIC/CONCERTS Edvard Grieg CD. www.cityofliver- of America at 337 Main Street, Pleasanton Public Library, 2nd Mon- niques. For beginning and interme- and entry forms are available at Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- more.net Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber day of most months. Nov. 10. Poets, diate students who want to improve www.winejudging.com urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, Roy Orbison Returns, fully-scripted of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, Prose and Songwriters invited to their artwork. This workshop will Cedar Mountain Winery, at Swirl 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. musical theater re-creation of Roy Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & share latest poem, excerpt from your help artists use the hundreds of on the Square: flights of wine by Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Orbison's 1980's concert era with Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard novel, or perform an acoustic musi- reference photos they have that are the glass and wine by the bottle to regularly at: The Castle Rock costumes, lighting, staging and Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 cal composition with a supportive not quite right to produce a painting complement food and entertainment Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola Orbison’s set list. 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward audience. Sign up between 6:00 and that will win awards. Six hours of at Swirl. Halloween Candy and Wine Avenue-- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, 6:15 pm for a 5 minute slot. Program instruction, 9 to noon Sat., Oct. 18 pairing, Oct. 16, 5 to 10 p.m.; Oct. each month from 7:30-9:30--Dance Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café free and open to the public. Some and 9 to noon Sat., Oct. 25. Instruc- 17, 4 to 10 p.m.; Oct. 18, noon to floor, full bar, small cover. or 373-6800. at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. subject matter and language may tor Maryann Kot. Location, Bothwell 10 a.m. and Oct. 19, noon to 6 p.m. Halie Loren. “The next best thing Del Valle Fine Arts, Avenue Winds, 8 If interested in becoming a member not be appropriate for ages under 16. Arts Center 2466 8th St. Livermore. 21 South Livermore Ave. #105, among jazz vocalists” according to p.m. Nov. 8. Bankhead Theater, 2400 of the Pleasanton Art League or for Contact Jordan Bernal at openmic@ Sign up, Way Up Art and Frame Livermore. [email protected] JazzTimes. Jazz/Pop singer-song- First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- information regarding the Public trivalleywriters.org or call the library 925-443-3388 Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley writer Halie Loren and her long-time theater.org or 373-6800. Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at at 931-3400 ext. 4. 400 Old Bernal Colored Pencil "Basics and Beyond". wineries will be hosting "Wine backing trio hit the Firehouse Arts Pacific Chamber Symphony, 2 p.m. (510) 877-8154. Ave., Pleasanton. Instructor, Maryann Kot. Starting Wednesdays" each Wednesday Center for one show: Thursday, Nov. 9, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Pleasanton Art League 5th Annual Show and Tell, Artists are invited to at 9:30-noon on Mon., Oct. 20​ for through October. One featured winery October 16, 8:00 p.m. Reserved meets The Hobbit, Bankhead The- Members’ Juried Exhibition at the a monthly function at the Bothwell five weeks. Classes will be held at will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help seating tickets are $15.00-$25.00; ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Harrington Gallery. Art media of all Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th guests "wine-down" from the work available at www.firehousearts. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. types will be represented, including Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Street, Livermore. Space is limited. week or just grab a taste of wine org, 925-931-4848, or at the center Manhattan Transfer, 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. watercolor, acrylic, printmaking, at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Sign up at Way Up Art and Frame, before going out to dinner in the Tri- Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, 16. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First photography, oils, collage, 3-D, Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring 1912 2nd Street, Livermore. 925- Valley. Oct. 22, Nottingham Cellars; Pleasanton. St., Livermore. wwww.bankheadthe- and collage. This popular show finished or unfinished work to show 443-3388 Oct. 29, Dante Robere Vineyards. Pleasanton Community Concert ater.org or 373-6800. will feature a variety of fresh new and if desired, receive a critique Art Classes, For children, teens and Check for the winery listings at www. Band, family concert, 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Allen works by member artists, most of from the group. Refreshments are adults. Beginner to advanced. lvwine.org. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Toussaint, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. whom live in the Tri-Valley area. brought by the artists, and a dona- Drawing, painting, printmaking, Wente Vineyards, Friends Night Out, Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- 20. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Awards will be selected by special tion of $5.00 is desired although not sculpture and ceramics taught by 6 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 23. Com- arts.org or 931-4848. St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- guest juror Jane Hofstetter, noted mandatory. Contact for this event highly experienced artist and art plimentary consultations by Macy’s Orchestra “Canned” Concert, Las ater.org or 373-6800. national artist, teacher, author and is D’Anne Miller at danne_miller@ instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. make-up artists will be available. Positas College Main Theater, 7:30 Abbey Road, classic albums live - adjudicator. Regular gallery hours: att.net, or Linda Ryan at LRyan@ Weekday and weekend classes, See the latest Macy’s women's p.m. Oct. 23. Includes canned food the Beatles. 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 21. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from Livermoreperformingarts.org Homeschool classes, Special classes and men's bridal and evening wear drive. Center for the Performing Arts, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 ACC /Art Critique & Coffee - Local during school breaks offered. (925) for 2015 provided by Macy's by 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery Artist Group sharing Plein Air work of 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Appointment. European Wax Center, http://laspositascollege.edu/per- or 373-6800. at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton called "Our Town" is now hotmail.com for further info. Tracy Party Lite Candles, Jamberry formingarts 2nd Annual Holiday Youth Music Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. at the Pleasanton Library & Tully's Piano and keyboard lessons, For Nail Art and more vendors will be The Lettermen, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. Festival, Nov. 29, 2 p.m. Firehouse Donations always appreciated. for the month of August. See original children to adult. Beginner to early showcased. Wines by the glass and 23. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., The exhibit will run September 27 artwork in Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor intermediate level. Half-hour private bottle will be available for purchase. St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org through October 25. by Award Winning Artists, Claudette classes or small group classes 925-456-2305. Tasting Room,5565 ater.org or 373-6800. or 931-4848. Special Fall Exhibit: Dan Petersen. McDermott, Loralee Chapleau, John offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Tesla Road, Livermore Livermore-Amador Symphony Pops December People Holiday Rock ‘n’ September 11 through October West, Judi Caplan and Alka Vaidya. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Las Positas Vineyards, Friday, October Concert, Fri., Oct. 24, Robert Liver- Roll Favorites, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. at 18. The Harrington Gallery and Locations such as the Alviso Adobe, hotmail.com for further info. 24, from 6:30pm-9:30pm," A Long more Community Center, 4444 East the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Firehouse Arts Center present the The Museum on Main, Marilyn Mur- PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, and Winery Road" A 70's & Beatles- Ave., Livermore. Theme will be Star- Rd., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. extraordinary watercolors of Dan Pe- phy Kane Trail, Milfleur and more, now meeting the 1st Thursday and themed wine tasting anniversary Spangled Pops. Doors open 7 p.m., org or 931-4848. tersen in the Grand Atrium, mezza- can be seen through the Artist's Eyes 3rd Wednesday of each month event. Tickets are $25 per person concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets 430, Pleasanton Community Concert nine, and “Across the Glass Bridge” when you visit the Library at 400 Old 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in can be purchased at the winery or at 447-6454. livermoreamadorsym- Band, holiday concert, 2 p.m. Nov. exhibition spaces. Peterson has had Bernal Ave, Pleasanton. Hours are Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge www.crilhayward.org/events. Sun., phony.org. 30. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 over 50 one-man shows, received 10 am. - 9 p.m. Mon-Thur, 10 a.m. - ourselves to poetically relay our Oct. 26, "Sunday Funday" special Foothill High School Band Review. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. 150+ awards, including over 30 top 5 p.m. Fri. - Sat, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. thoughts, emotions and experiences wine and cheese pairing flight. $10 October 25, 2014. Parade on Main firehousearts.org or 931-4848. statewide awards, plus several top Figure Drawing Workshop, every Fri- through poetry. Become a member & for club members and $15 for non Street at 8:30 a.m. free and open Pacific Chamber Symphony, 2 p.m. National Awards at Watercolor USA. day 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists share your work - Contact PoetryOn- -members. For more information, to the public. Field Show at Foothill Nov. 30, Frideric Handel—Messiah. His work is in university collections bring their own materials and easels. [email protected] for more info on contact us at 925-449-9463 or at High School, 4 to 10 p.m., general Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., and in hundreds of private collec- Open to all artists. Professional artist Theme Challenges, Membership & [email protected] admission $10. www.foothillmusic. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org tions. Former presidents Ronald models (nude). No instructor. Stu- Opportunities. Charles R Vineyards Mystery Dinner: org or 373-6800. Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev were dents under 18 need written parental Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the "Death is a Cabernet, or Chum." Jeni and Billy, Appalachian Folk Duo. collectors. The public is invited to permission to attend. Cost $20 per 2nd and last Saturday from 12 Investigate the death of Cabernet 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 26, Pleasanton ON THE STAGE explore and enjoy the exhibits during session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music vinter Malcolm Melee. 6 p.m. Oct. Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue. Free Avenue Q, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, Firehouse Arts Center open hours. 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and Studio located at 1756 First St., 25, play and dinner included in ticket concert. (925) 931-3400. Oct. 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31; Nov. 1, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from refreshments are available. Call or Livermore. Confirm participation by $65, $55 club members. Seating Jake Shimabukura, ukulele virtuoso. 2; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 9

p.m. Sundays. Bankhead Theater, consensus. No homework required– tober 21st, 7 p.m. Museum on Main 2400 First St., Livermore. www. share your insights or just listen in! 2014 Ed Kinney Speakers Series, bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Contact Susan at 337-1282 regard- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad The Senior Players Present... Always ing the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 a Bridesmaid, Oct. 24 and 25 at Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken general admission, $7 seniors, $5 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. members, and $3 students/teachers Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Features local authors reading their with ID. Tickets may be purchased Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee at Museum on Main during regular arts.org or 931-4848. and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., operating hours or by phoning the Creatures of Impulse presents: Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC and museum at (925) 462-2766. Tickets NIGHTMARE. A totally improvised, Peet's. Information go to http://face- purchased by phone will be available live horror show. The Bay Area’s book.com/StoriedNights for pick up at Will Call in the lobby award-winning teen improv troupe 11th Annual “Toasts & Tastes of Fall” of the Firehouse Arts Center on the celebrates the kick-off of their 5th culinary competition and fund-raiser evening of the event. Season at the Firehouse Arts Center benefitting Pleasanton Partnerships Tri-Valley Conservancy hosting Jeans with the fall classic. Every show in Education Foundation will be held & Jewels on Emerald Isle, Thursday, different. Thursday, October 30 and Friday October 17, 2014 at a new November 6th, 6pm-10pm, the Saturday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. location, Castlewood Country Club, Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery. Pro- Free preview show: Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm. Event ceeds used to preserve open space, 7:30 p.m. Special 5th Anniversary proceeds benefit the foundation agriculture, recreation trails, wildlife Halloween late-night show (cos- and its programs supporting every habitats and natural resources. Get tumes encouraged) for ages 14 and student in the Pleasanton Unified details and tickets at www.trival- up only: Saturday, October 31, 9:00 School District. Silent auction. leyconservancy.org p.m. Audience suggestions drive Tickets are $75 per person and can Kelly Corrigan: Family History - Can the characters and stories for this be purchased online at www.ppie. We Escape It? Author of “The Mid- un-scripted theatrical horror fest. org, or by check, made out to PPIE dle Place” and “Glitter and Glue.” Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad and noting “Toasts & Tastes” in the 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13. Rae Dorough Avenue, Pleasanton. General admis- memo line. Mail checks to PPIE, Speaker Series, Bankhead Theater, sion tickets: students $5, adults 333 Division Street, Pleasanton, CA 2400 First St., Livermore. www. $10. Tickets available at www. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre opens its new season with "Avenue Q" at the Bankhead 94566. Include guest names, as no bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Theater in Livermore. Performances are weekends Oct. 18 through Nov. 2 with curtain tickets will be mailed and names Holiday Craft Boutique, Saturday, at the Box Office at the center. Free times at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Bankhead Theater will be placed on a guest list at the November 15, 2014, 10:00 AM – parking. event. Guests must be over 21 years 4:00 PM. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Children’s Theater Aesop’s Fables, is located at 2400 First Street in downtown Livermore. Tickets may be purchased at old to attend. For more information Amador Valley Blvd. ,Dublin. Pre- Oct. 24, 7 p.m. and Oct. 25, 3 p.m. the box office, online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by calling 373-6800. The shop about PPIE, log onto www.ppie.org. sented by the Dublin Senior Center Las Positas College Black Box The- contains adult themes. Pictured is Marrio Rappa as Nicky. Photo - Robert Sholty. Ghost Walk 2014, Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, and the Dublin Senior Foundation. 90 minute guided tour of Pleasan- Selection of original handmade arts ater, Performing Arts Center, 3000 of “the Maturation of the Boomer ton's most haunted sites along Main and crafts. Entrance is free. For Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// Nation.” Ably assisted by his genial Street. Museum on Main event. $18 more information call (925) 556- laspositascollege.edu/performingarts wit and trusty overhead projector, adults, $13 children age 12 and un- 4511 or email seniorctr@dublin. Singin’ in the Rain, Pacific Coast Durst presents his newest one-man der. Tours depart the museum every ca.gov. Repertory Theatre, Nov. 7-23, show. Reserved seating tickets are 30 minutes between 6 p.m. and 8 Livermore Library, 1188 So. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $20.00 - $30.00; available at www. p.m. Tickets purchased online at Livermore Ave: November 16: Best- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, www.museumonmain.org by calling selling sci-fi author, and Livermore Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- or at the center Box Office, 4444 462-2766 or in person at 603 Main High School graduate, Andy Weir will arts.org or 931-4848. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Street, Pleasanton. speak about his book “The Martian.” Candide, based on the novel by An Evening with Albert Einstein, Oc- www.cityoflivermore.net Voltaire and featuring Leonard DANCE Bernstein's score, this rollicking Square dancing for all ages 8 years musical satire chronicles the lives and up, Thursdays from 7:00- and loves of Candide, a simple soul 8:30pm at Del Valle High, 2253 whose glass is always half-full. Nov. 5th Street, Livermore. Families and LAA Gallery Features Arts 7-30. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, friends welcome. September classes 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. (510) are free to new dancers. Questions? and Crafts Holiday Boutique 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org Margaret 925-447-6980. Livermore Art Association members and the public are LUMA: Theater of Light, 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14. Bankhead Theater, 2400 MISCELLANEOUS invited to participate in the LAA Gallery‘s Arts and Crafts First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Political Issues Book Club meets Holiday Boutique. The Holiday Boutique, which will run theater.org or 373-6800. the 4th Tuesday of each month, from November 14-December 24, will be located in the The Comedy of Errors, Nov. 14-23, and reads books about issues and Carnegie Building at 2155 3rd Street in Livermore. The Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. trends that are driving current affairs Boutique will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from Las Positas College Main State, Per- in both the national and interna- On Tuesday, October 7, Gary and Nancy Harrington forming Arts Center, 3000 Campus tional arenas. Topics that have been 11:30am to 4pm. There will be a Grand Opening Friday (Harrington Art Partnership) were honored by the Hill Dr., Livermore. http://laspositas- covered include politics, governance, November 14 from 11:30am to 8pm and on Saturday No- college.edu/performingarts economics, military affairs, history, Alameda County Board of Supervisors through a vember 15 from 11:30am-4pm. sociology, science, the climate, and This will be a juried event. Pre-registration is required religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, commendation ceremony presented in conjunction COMEDY by October 25. Artisans of handmade items (no jewelry or with the County's celebration of California Arts Day and BOOMERAGING: From LSD to OMG. for further questions Bay Area’s one and only Will We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a wall mounted art please) may pick up an application at the National Arts and Humanities Month. The Harrington's Durst comes to the Firehouse Arts member-centered book group led by Carnegie Building (Wed.-Sun., 11:30-4pm) or contact Diana were selected to receive the Art Leadership Award for Center for two big shows: Friday a small group of book club veterans, Carey at (925) 518-3486 or by emailing dianacarey44@ District 4. The Award was presented by Supervisor and Saturday, October 17 & 18 at with reading selections based on gmail.com. Nate Miley. 8:00 p.m. A rollicking celebration member recommendations and 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014

Breast Cancer Symposium (Organizations wishing to run notices Valley Avenue, Suite F, Pleasanton). RSVP to preserve open space, agriculture, in Bulletin Board, send information to PO and prepay required by November 3rd. recreation trails, wildlife habitats and Planned in Pleasanton Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Visit http://www.gnon.org/rsvp.html. natural resources. Get details and tickets Bulletin Board or email information to ed- $10/pp for GNON members, $15/pp for at www.trivalleyconservancy.org ValleyCare Health System, along with Valley Medical Oncology Consultants will pres- [email protected]. Include name non-members Holiday Boutique, Ladies Auxiliary of organization, meeting date, time, place Livermore-Amador Genealogical of the Fleet Reserve Association annual ent a free Breast Cancer Symposium on Thursday, October 23, 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the Palm and theme or subject. Phone number and Society will present Susan G. Johnston Holiday boutique on November 1, 2014 at Event Center, 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton contact person should also be included. speaking on “How letters of Condolence” the Veteran's Hall in Livermore at Fourth The Symposium is designed for cancer survivors, caregivers and those whose lives Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) can open the doors to clues that help and L Streets, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.20 plus have been touched by breast cancer, as well as the general public concerned about breast New Faces in the Valley, ValleyCare uncover your “brick walls”. More than vendors will be there with their tables Medical Center announced the following 600,000 men died in the Civil War. The full of handcrafted items so get out your cancer and its prevention. births: Sept. 11, a son to Jordan and letters to their families received may holiday shopping list and come on down. Master of Ceremonies will once again be Rakesh Patel, MD, co-chair of the ValleyCare Jonathan Cabatic of Pleasanton; Sept. 9 provide heart-breaking stories about the While you are shopping stop by the snack Breast Program and medical director of the Targeted Radiation Institute at Valley Medical a daughter to Christin and John Borges soldiers and the ones they left behind. bar for lunch from the veterans from Las Oncology Consultants. of Livermore; and Aug. 2 a daughter The meeting is on Monday, November 10, Positas Veterans First Program as they to Bethany and Andrew Norflett of 7:30 pm at Congregation Beth Emek in will be serving you. Featured speakers include: Sandra Wing from the Sandra Wing Healing Foundation, Pleasanton. Pleasanton. All are welcome and there Widowed Men and Women of No. Barbara Roudebush, president of Tri-Valley SOCKs and Vera Packard, MD, executive Dress a Girl Around the World, an is no charge. For further information CA., Oct. 19, 11 a.m. Brunch in Dublin, director of HERS invitation to make simple dresses for girls contact [email protected] RSVP by Oct. 17 to Hilda, 398-8808. Oct. Breast Cancer Foundation. Also speaking will be: in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest Holiday Craft Fair, Tri-Valley Haven 23, lunch in San Ramon, RSVP by Oct. 21 is Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 will be hosting its 3rd Annual Holiday to David, 833-7647. Oct. 26, champagne • Rishi Sawhney, MD, Cancer Program medical director who will speak on Advances p.m. at St. Michael Hall, Livermore. Help Craft Fair on Thursday, November 6th, brunch in Pleasanton, 11 a.m., RSVP by in Breast Cancer – from DNA to Drugs is needed sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The event Oct. 18 to Jill, 846-2871. Oct. 28, 1 p.m. • Ruby Chang, MD, medical director of ValleyCare Diagnostic Imaging and co-chair of sewing machine or serger, iron, ironing will be held at The Barn located at 3131 lunch in Livermore, RSVP by Oct. 26 to board, scissors, along with helping hands. Pacific Avenue in Livermore. Come shop Gloria, 846-8320. the ValleyCare Breast Program who will talk about Breast Cancer and Current Screening (Those planning to stay all day should for unique handcrafted items made by Everything is Possible with Healing Recommendations. bring a bag lunch.) Always accepting local artisans. Merchandise will include and Compassion Workshop Sunday In addition to presentations by the speakers, there will be a question and answer session cheerful cotton fabric donations. Those jewelry, textiles, pottery, woodwork and November, 16 2014 9:30 AM - 4:30PM. and a free door prize drawing. Light refreshments will be served. who can’t make the Sew-Fest but would more. Come check it out – get a jump Discover your own healing & compassion like to sew, arrange for kits that can be on your holiday shopping and support with Scarlett Lewis, Dana Liesegang To RSVP, visit www.valleycare.com/educationseminars or call Denise Estrada at (925) sews at home. Questions? Suzanne Beck, Tri-Valley Haven’s services for survivors and Kate Mackinnon. Scarlett and Dana 734-3319. 925-352-8447 or [email protected] of abuse, assault, and homelessness. share how they have transformed tragedy Holiday Boutique at Our Savior, For more information about this event, in their lives into healing, love and com- Livermore. Looking for crafters for the an- or services offered by Tri-Valley Haven, passion. Kate has worked with both of nual event on November 8, 2014. Contact please contact Stacey at 925-449-5845 these amazing women with Craniosacral Nora Zinnel at 447-1246 or nzinnel@ ext. 2711 or [email protected]. Therapy healing. Learn practical ways to Fearless Books Founders Guest Speakers oslm.net to reserve space. Healing Through Compassion – A implement these skills into your everyday Livermore Library Board, meets 7 Conversation with Scarlett Lewis Friday, life. Robert Livermore Community Center, at Writers Club Meeting p.m. Thurs., Oct. 23 at the Civic Center Li- November 14, 2014 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Cresta Blanca Room, Livermore. Advance brary, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. An agenda Scarlett Lewis is the founder of Jesse Tickets $100/person or $125/person at will be posted at the library 72 hours prior Lewis Choose Love Foundation, created the door. Visit www.kmackinnon.com D. Patrick Miller and Sari Friedman will be the guest speakers at the next monthly to the meeting. in honor of her son, Jesse, who was or email info@kmackinnon. for further meeting of the California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch on Saturday, October 18, at the Holiday Craft Show, Livermore killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary information. Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. Eagle's is hosting their Annual Holiday School massacre in December, 2012. The Book Drive, Assistance League® of Craft Show on November 15th from 9am Foundation collaborates with educators to Amador Valley is holding a children’s book Before founding Fearless Books in 1997 to continue the publication of his writing, D. to 3pm. We are in need of crafters who bring lasting meaning to Jesse’s murder drive in support of Make a Difference Day, Patrick Miller sold three solo projects to major publishers: Viking, Henry Holt, and Dell. specialize in hand made items to partici- by developing school-based educational October 25, a national day of community He is now the author of nine titles, including Understanding A Course in Miracles (Ten pate in our Boutique. Those interested, programs to change our current culture service. New books for children in grades contact Linda at lindahogue49@yahoo. of violence to one of safety, peace and kindergarten through 5th grade are Speed/Random House), and Living with Miracles (Tarcher/Penguin). As a collaborator, com or call Evelyn at 925-980-7216. love for everyone in our world. Her being collected now through October at ghostwriter, or principal editor, Miller has helped other authors prepare manuscripts for such Writing club for young adults, mission is to evoke awareness that we Towne Center Books, 555 Main Street publishers as Viking, Doubleday, Warner, Crown, Simon & Schuster, Jeremy P. Tarcher, Whether a seasoned writer or just starting can choose love over anger, gratitude in Pleasanton. They will be presented in out, join published Young Adult author over entitlement, and forgiveness and conjunction with its signature program, Hay House, Hampton Roads, and John Wiley & Sons. He is a member of the Authors Guild J.L. Powers at Livermore Public Library compassion over bitterness. $20 per per- Operation School Bell® whereby students and Independent Book Publishers Association, and serves as president of the Northern for the Writing Club for Young Adults. This son. Price includes a copy of Scarlett’s in need in the Tri-Valley area are provided California chapter of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). fall, starting in October, young adults book, “Nurturing. Healing. Love.” Net school clothing and shoes. For more ages 13 through 21 will meet from 6:30 proceeds benefit Jesse Lewis Choose information, go to www.amadorvalley.as- Sari Friedman's fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and book reviews have appeared in to 8:00 pm on the third Thursday of the Love Foundation. Event is being held sistanceleague.org., www.assistancelea- literary magazines, trade journals and anthologies including the O. Henry Festival Stories month: October 16, November 20, and at First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth gue.org. and www.handsonnetwork.org/ Collection, San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Daily Planet and Manhattan Poetry Review. December 18, 2014. The meetings will Street, Livermore. To register, visit www. MakeADifferenceDay. be held at the Civic Center Library, 1188 fpcl.org, and questions may be directed to Livermore Lion's Xmas Boutique, She's been nominated for several Pushcart Prizes and the General Electric Younger Writ- South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The [email protected] 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 8, Bothwell ers Award, and she won the New Voice in Fiction First Prize from The Writers Voice in club is free and no registration is required. Tri-Valley Communities Against a Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. NYC. She earned an M.F.A. in Fiction from Columbia University, and has taught writing For more information, please visit TEEN Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley Hand crafted gifts are the primary focus. SPACE on the library’s website: www. CAREs) monitors nuclear weapons There will be some retail manufactured to at-risk youth and in advanced fiction writing workshops. She is a judge for the Northern livermorelibrary.net, or contact Jennifer at and environmental clean-up activities gifts from many popular companies. California Book Award, and is a member of several professional organizations. Visit her 925-373-5576. throughout the US nuclear weapons com- There will be food and regular raffles of website at http://www.sari-friedman.com/ Eric's Corner is a free support plex, with a special focus on Livermore gifts and prizes. Entry to the Bothwell group for people who are dealing with a Lab and the surrounding communities. is free and raffle tickets will be sold for The CWC Tri-Valley Branch invites writers of all genres and experience levels to learn diagnosis of Epilepsy. Meetings are held All are welcome at the monthly meeting those special people who are there to about their craft at its monthly meetings. The meeting will be Saturday, October 18, 2014, at 5725 W Las Positas Blvd., second floor, at the Livermore Civic Center Library purchase gifts and tickets will be drawn 2:00- 4:00 p.m. (registration at 1:30).The cost for CWC Members is $12, non-members, Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 Thursday, October 16th from 7:30pm to for crafts. Food will be available for on the third Thursday of each month. 9pm. For more information call Tri-Valley purchase. Crafty people who would like to $17. Anyone interested in the program or the organization may attend with no obligation For more information please visit us at CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or visit our participate as vendors. contact Lion Ben to join. Reservations requested by contacting Linda Todd at reservations@trivalleywriters. ericscorner.org website at http://trivalleycares.org Barrientos at 925 449- 9974 or ben_bar- org no later than Wednesday, October 15, 2014. GNON (Girls Night Out Networking), Tri-Valley Conservancy hosting [email protected] for booth costs NuSkin and Hairlights Salon will host Jeans & Jewels on Emerald Isle, Thursday, and availability For more information about California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch, contact Jordan the November mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. on November 6th, 6pm-10pm, the Casa Tri-Valley Progressives, Every Bernal at [email protected] or visit www.trivalleywriters.org. Wed., Nov. 5. Raffle prizes, socializing, Real at Ruby Hill Winery. Proceeds used Saturday (Call for locations) and Monday great food and fun. Hairlights Salon (4307 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 11

(1919 6th St., Livermore) 10AM-12:30PM 454-1582. Retirement Community. The address is adult Bible study/Sunday school. For 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are nonperishable food items, call the office through the election. We are contacting Operation: SAM “Supporting All 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are information, call 925-447-1246. welcome. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 at (925) 479-1414 to begin the process. voters in Southern states to help keep the Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath Asbury United Methodist Church, p.m.) Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Senate Blue. Please bring cell phone and support organization based in Livermore. 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Little Brown Church, United Church and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up charger. Contact Kyoko at 925-290-7124 S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 by appointment only. The Outreach Center or visit KeepTheSenateBlue.org ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and Calvary Chapel Livermore, a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. will be open every 4th Saturday to distrib- Tea Dance featuring The Mel- morale support of deployed troops. For Support Group is a twice-a-month parent meetings Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- ute bags from Fresh and Easy Market and lotones Combo Jazz Band, presented by information or donations, visit www. support group for parents with children Livermore Community Center, 4444 East 2580 Sprouts. This will be on a first come first Veterans of Foreign Wars Pleasant Post operationsam.org, email operationsam@ to age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. Pathway Community Church, 6533 serve basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 6298, 1 to 3:15 p.m. Veterans Hall, 301 comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. having bipolar or other mood disorders. calvarylivermore.org. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. Main St., Pleasanton. Date for tea dance ClutterLess (CL), This is a nonprofit, It meets First and third Tuesdays of each United Christian Church, celebrat- ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Lynnewood United Methodist Nov. 19. Music from the American song- peer-based, self-help, support group for month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at ing 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 Col- youth, adult programs. Biblically based Church, 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly book played for listening and dancing for people with difficulty discarding unwanted Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge lege Ave. at M St., Livermore; worships on practical messages, nondenominational. congregation where all are welcome. a variety of ballroom experiences. Admis- possessions. Meetings room 7 at 7 p.m. Dr., Suite #114, Pleasanton. The group Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays sion $10. Food and drink will be provided. every Monday at the St. Mary & St. John is drop-in, no registration required and program on Sunday morning and first Fri- muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. with Sunday school for youth and adults Proceeds benefit needy veterans and their Coptic Orthodox Church. Room 7, 4300 is free. Suzi Glorioso by phone: (925) days. The community is welcome. United Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both families. Information [email protected] Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. Just come or 443-1797 or by e-mail: glorios4@ CC is an Open and Affirming ministry. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer or 443-2224. call our 925-525-3992 or 925-922-1467 comcast.net Call 449-6820 for more information. ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School at 846-0221, send an email to office@ International Dance Festival for or go to www.ClutterLess.org ValleyCare Auxiliary, Volunteers Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores lynnewood.org or visit website at www. New Dancers, Sun., Oct. 26, 3 to 5 Depression and Bipolar Support needed. Nine different areas of volunteer cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: the main teachings of the Bible, meets lynnewood.org. p.m. Livermore Veterans Hall, 522 South Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets service available in both Pleasanton Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 The Church of Jesus Christ of L Street, Livermore. Free. No partner Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's and Livermore. Floor service, informa- service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. or email [email protected] for Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., or experience necessary. Experienced Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., tion desks, office, the library, gift and 1-888-805-7151. more info. Livermore. 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 dancers welcome. Wear layered clothing Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. thrift shops. For more information, call Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. and comfortable shoes. Presented by Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ 734-3368. 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, the Del Valle Folk Dancers. Wide variety pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown of dances from around the world will be Pereira, 462-6415. RELIGION school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. for The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship ward, 1 p.m. taught. Information at dvfolk@gmail. Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, First Presbyterian Church, 2020 livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. Service 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of com or visit www.folkdance.com, call 1362 Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Bethel Family Christian Center, Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: 415-246-7697. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last Contemplative Service in the Chapel 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Pleasanton Lions Club- welcomes Friday of every month 50% off most of and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly minis- Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 visitors to come experience a great time the store sale. For more information visit the Sanctuary and children’s program Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's tries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Ses- p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton while making a difference in our commu- www.shepgate.org/holiday For more information www.fpcl.us or Bible study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Inter- sions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vine- nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd Pain Support Group, 1st and 3rd 925-447-2078. cessory prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Fellowship; Sunday Worship Service yard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Asbury Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Senior adult ministries meet every other 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged children go 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- month. Call the office at 846-8650 for to Kid’s Church following worship, nursery 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org Livermore. Questions, call the church at ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all more information. Nov. 8, 90-minute free available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to Parkway. Assistance League® of Amador 447-1950. ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during will + estate planning workshop pre- the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 John Knox Presbyterian Church, Valley invites all visitors to join this Bereaved Mother’s Network of adult worship service. AWANA children's sented by Church Extension Plan, 2 p.m., p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday wor- dedicated group of volunteers, reaching the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 individual appointments available on a hall; 925-449-4848. ship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. first come first serve basis; continental Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult having fun doing it. Regular meetings are Civic Center Library, Small Conference Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. breakfast, call 846-8650 to reserve space stone Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High held on the third Thursday of the month Room. The aim of the network is to allow Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday and for more information. blended with choir and band. Childcare youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley bereaved mothers to make connections service. Information 447-8747 or www. Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. offered for infants through age 6 and school youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, with, share resources, and support other uucil.org Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and children start in the worship service. p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. see our website, www.amadorvalley. mothers who have been through the Congregation Beth Emek, Center 6 p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for 10:40 a.m. contemporary worship led by Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed assistanceleague.org, e-mail assistance- worst experience of their lives, losing for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday a band. Sunday school for children and worship on 2nd and 4th Mondays each [email protected], or call a child. For more information, contact Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday nights there is middle-schoolers. www.centerpointe- month at 7pm, 1893 N. Vasco Rd. (UU (925) 461-6401. [email protected]. Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- adult Bible study at 6:45 and NRG and church.org 925-846-4436. Church). More information: Livermore- Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Re.Gen for youth, and children's choir for Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, [email protected] or (925) 315-7170. group of retired men who join together to to new and established residents of the bethemek.org. kids. Child care during all events. 447- 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Community Bible Study Women’s better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated 1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. class of Pleasanton, “Return to Jerusa- include golf, bridge, photography, travel, first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org lem: God’s Mercy and Faithfulness to His fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- on the second Wednesday of the month, Organizations (csjo.org). Information, tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups Valley Bible Church, Livermore, People” will be the featured study his fall. ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men liv- Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, following the John Main tradition, every Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary A children’s program is available for in- ing in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and family activities, and monthly adult 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, School, 6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, fants to 5 years old. Class continues each San Ramon. The group meets for lunch on socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 First Church of Christ, Scientist, contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. week on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am the first Thursday of each month at the or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Livermore, services 10 a.m. every St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Cedar Grove Community Church, until May 14, 2014. Valley Bible Church, San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, Community Resources for Inde- Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Contact San Ramon. Please read more about the pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Sherri at 925-399-5074 or email sherri. Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and help people with disabilities and supports The church and reading room are located stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. [email protected] for more information or the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For them to live independently and participate at Third and N Streets. The Reading (831) 278-1916. St. Francis of Assisi Anglican to register.” information or to attend a meeting, call in their community for as long as they are Room, which is open to the public, fea- St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Church (1928 Book of Common Prayer), Unity of Tri-Valley - 9875 Dublin Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains tures books, CDs and magazines for sale. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles west Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard offices in Hayward, Fremont and Liver- For information, call (925) 447-2946. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) of Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton). 10:00 Active Duty and Veterans. Meet with more to provide information and referrals Sunset Community Church, 2200 Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at and 10 am (High Mass with Sunday Sunday service; children’s program avail- other like minded veterans for camarade- and provide community education at Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come School). Other Holy Days as announced. able. All are welcome. Ongoing classes, rie and support of veterans causes. The senior centers and affordable housing service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service and worship with us and to enjoy our For information, call msg. center at groups, and activities. Rev. Karen Epps, Fleet Reserve Association is a chartered complexes to residents of Southern Alam- starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's hospitality. For more information call the 925/906-9561. minister. http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/ organization that provides a voice in eda County. The Tri-Valley office is located church provided. A "Night of Worship" church office 925-462-4802. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 925.829-2733. Congress. Young veterans are highly at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. Eckankar, “How Much do you want encouraged to get involved in promoting and can be reached by phone at (925) Wednesday night program for all ages at Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh God” is the theme of the ECK Worship the concerns of your generation. The 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. 447-3289. Sunday Summer Combined Resnick. Service Sunday October 19th at 11:00 local branch of the FRA meets the first by e-mail at abril.tamayo@cril-online. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- Service at 9:30am. Child care for children Well Community Outreach Center AM. The ECK Worship Service is held Friday of each month at 6:30 PM at the org. All services are free. day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., under 5 available starting at 9:15am. For ministry provides meats, canned and once a month each 3rd Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Livermore. Information, 447-8840. more information check us out on the web dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies Four Points Sheridan, 5115 Hopyard St., L St., Livermore. For more information Support Group meets every fourth Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, at www.saintbartslivermore.com (only available prior to the start of the Pleasanton. For More Information contact go to www.fra.org or contact Roy Warner Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 school year). Those with an immedi- http://eck-ca.org/ by computer. at 925-449-6048 or Loraine Maese at third floor movie room at Heritage Estates a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. East Avenue, Livermore, worship service ate need or who would like to donate 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014

Bon Dia Sets Grand Re-Opening

Bon Dia in Pleasan- ton offers its customers a unique flavor, flair and atmosphere. New owner, Robert Booth, recently opened Bon Dia Café approxi- mately 8 months ago. Situ- ated in the Mission Plaza Shopping Center off Santa "Floodwater" by former Rita Road, Bon Dia Café is open for breakfast and Livermore Poet Laureate lunch, offering a wide va- is the winner of the 2104 riety of fresh meats, salads, Lyrebird Award for the coffees, smoothies, wine best selling book of the and beer. In addition to year. Ellen Bass, author the everyday selections of of The Human Line, says food, Bon Dia Café can of the book, “Floodwater assist you with catering is a brave book full of lyric needs for your next meet- moments.” Dan Veach, ing, gathering or special editor of Atlanta Review, event. writes, "In this unflinching The grand reopening of Bon Dia Café is set book, Connie Post takes on for Tuesday, October 21st Alameda County Fire Department rescuers saved a two-year old child from drowning in a Dublin swimming pool the most difficult subjects. from 5:00-7:00 pm at 1987 Facing human frailty, love Santa Rita Road, Pleasan- on Sept. 9. They received recognition from the City Council at the council meeting on Oct. 2 for their quick abd and loss, she offers us ton, in the Mission Plaza successful response. Officials learned that the boy has made a 100 percent recovery from the incident. Pictured the consolations that Shopping Center. Appetiz- in the photo, left to right, are (front row) Gabriel Tamandong, Dennis Parish, Jessica Schott, Lee Phillips, Amanda human art and courage ers, drinks and special raf- Benfield, Mayor Tim Sbranti; (second row) Vice-mayor Don Biddle, Councilmember Abe Gupta, Dublin Police Chief can afford." The book fles will be held throughout Tom McCarthy, Councilmember Kevin Hart, Scott Krauss, Steve O’Neil, Ed Bidmead, Bryan Dillingham, Battalion is available at Amazon. the evening. Stop by and Chief Bob Hopken, Alameda County Fire Chief Dave Rocha, Councilmember David Haubert. Also honored, but com, major retailers and visit, say hello to new not pictured, were Serena Johnson, Jim Beatty, and Judith Kanas from Paramedics Plus, and Jim Post from Glass Lyre Press at www. owner Robert Booth and Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center Dispatch. taste some of his fantastic GlassLyrePress.com food. Beatles Themed Fundraiser Marks CRIL's 35th Anniversary The Community Resources for Independent Living Tickets at $25 per person include 5 wine tastings, dent living services to lower income seniors and persons – (CRIL) will be celebrating 35 years of serving people appetizers and dessert. The event will also feature raffle with disabilities to help them maintain or achieve greater with disabilities all over the Bay Area. To celebrate with and costume prizes. Silent auction includes such items independence and self-sufficiency. a bang, there will be a fund-raiser on Oct. 24 from 6:30- as four adult Disneyland/California Adventure Hop- To purchase tickets, go to www.crilhayward. org/ 9:30 p.m. at Las Positas Vineyard, 1828 Wetmore Rd., per Passes, private winery tours and tastings at many events. Livermore. locations, a gardening lover's basket, wine, jewelry, and For more information about programs and services, go "A Long and Winery Road," features a 70's and more. to www.crilhayward.org. Beatles themed wine tasting and anniversary event. CRIL provides more than fifteen, cost-free indepen-