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VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 8 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVINg DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEaSaNtON, SUNOL Scale-back on High Speed Rail May Leave More Grants for Valley Link

By Ron McNicoll Brown, advocated. This could put as originally projected. That would bring residents in the more afford- the Valley Link rail project, now leave more money in the funding able Central Valley to jobs in the Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of in the early planning stage, in line pot for Valley Link to access, said Bay Area. If Valley Link could fill See Inside Section A the State speech on February 12 for access to more state and local Tree. that critical role, Tree said that it Section A is filled with in the Assembly Chamber paral- grants. Work on HSR in the Central might command more attention for leled the budget message he gave There are two reasons for opti- Valley has been going on for funding from Sacramento. information about arts, people, in January, but contained two big mism, said Valley Link Executive several years, and is running entertainment and special events. surprises that may have implica- Director Michael Tree. over budget and behind schedule. NEWSOM WANTS TO There are education stories, a tions for Valley institutions. A revised HSR project of 165 Newsom said that he is committed DROP ONE TUNNEL variety of features, and the arts One new disclosure brought out miles of track, instead of the origi- to building it out from Merced Surprising legislators a second and entertainment and that Newsom wants to scale back nal 800-mile project linking San south to Bakersfield. If that hap- time, Newsom announced his bulletin board. the High Speed Rail (HSR) project Diego to the Bay Area, would not pens, Valley Link could become decision not to support the twin for which his predecessor, Jerry be competing for as much money relatively more important; it would (See STATE OF THE STATE, page 2) Project Would Grant to Help Offer Skilled Underperforming Employment PUSD Students Opportunities The Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) has received a The Livermore City Council $456,000 grant from the state to will discuss a proposed 372,500 identify and give extra help to square foot warehouse/distribution underperforming students who are building, with ancillary assembly not covered by other state-funded and 29,000 square feet of office programs. The added specialists uses. It would be constructed on will spend their time working a 19.1-acre site at the southwest closely with the students. corner of Isabel Avenue and Jack District staff explained the pro- London Boulevard. gram to the PUSD school board at The item is listed on the Febru- its Feb. 12 meeting. ary 25 agenda. The council meeting The grant, one-time money begins at 7 p.m. from the State Department of According to a staff report, "The Education, must be spent between proposal will contribute skilled March 2019 and November 2021. employment opportunities to the Students to be served come city’s job supply." from grades 3 to 8, and grade 11. The project provides 295 park- Staff estimates that more than ing spaces, as well as parking for 400 students will benefit from the 49 trailers and loading docks for 50 funding. tractor-trailers. Superintendent David Haglund LLC, representing Prologis, said that the district wants to “for- Inc., intends to lease the build- tify existing programs, and make ing to RK Logistics Group, Inc., them more robust,” not add some- a third-party company providing thing that is entirely new. logistics services exclusively to Specialists to be hired may in- Lam Research Corporation. clude those working in reading and The project will include public English Language support. art in the form of a metal sculpture On another item, the board ap- at the corner of Isabel Avenue and proved reappointing five members Jack London Boulevard. Landscap- of the Citizens Bond Oversight ing and low-profile curvilinear walls will frame the public art. (See PUSD GRANT, page 3) The walls of the facility reach a maximum height of 49 feet, and include height variations of up to Bill Focuses 4.5 feet. The proposed wall heights On Separating exceed the 40-foot maximum per- mitted building height for buildings Almond blossoms offer a hint of the upcoming spring (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) Abusers from (See EMPLOYMENT, page 2) Their Guns Congressman Eric Swalwell, who represents the Valley’s 15th Dublin 'A', Pleasanton 'C' and Livermore 'D' for Tobacco Control District, has reintroduced his ear- Valley cities have kept the same sures. At another time during on data collected in 2018. smoke in public areas. lier bill to help protect domestic grades they received last year in the year, it issues listings of the Livermore, with its overall Dublin kept its A grade, which violence victims from being mur- an American Lung Association outdoor air pollution for the worst grade of D, and Pleasanton, with it has maintained for several dered with guns. (ALA) report card that evaluates and best cities and counties, pol- a C, showed no improvement in consecutive years, because it has The bill, HR 1287, the “No city ordinances that limit tobacco lution caused by motor vehicles tobacco control over the past year. taken more steps than other cities Guns for Abusers Act” would use. and industry. The lack of a grade change indi- to bring in tighter controls than the require the National Institute of The ALA annually publishes This year’s report on tobacco cated that neither city instituted standards set by state laws. Justice (NIJ) to report to Con- municipal tobacco control mea- control was released Jan. 31 based new controls on tobacco sales and gress on the best practices that (See ALA, page 3) jurisdictions should use to require anyone charged with or convicted of a domestic violence crime, or subject to a domestic violence protective order, to relinquish all their firearms. The NIJ is the research, devel- opment and evaluation agency of the federal Department of Justice. The bill’s original 22 cospon- sors are all Democrats. They include Congressman Jerry Mc- Nerney, a former Pleasanton resi- dent, whose district once included Pleasanton and Dublin; South Bay Congressman Ro Khanna of Fremont; and Congressman Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts. “With a woman killed every Scenic vista of the hills overlooking Del Valle Park after heavy rains (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) day, on average, by an abuser’s gun, it’s common sense that we do more to make sure domestic abus- ers don’t have firearms,” Swalwell asserted in a news release. Open Space Committee Working on Priority List “Developing best practices to The Altamont Landfill Open of a legal settlement in connection The priority lists and fund represents the Sierra Club. seize guns from abusers means Space Advisory Committee began with expansion of the Altamont allocations would be consistent Currently, there is $15 million better enforcement of the laws a process to create lists that would Landfill. with the terms of the Settlement available to purchase land on the we already have, and that leads to be used as a tool for the committee The topic discussed at the Agreement. The session was con- eastern side of the Tri-Valley, and saving lives,” continued Swalwell. to work with in granting funds. special meeting on February 8 ducted by consultants Van Butsic just over $1 million for land on the One study found that a woman’s Money for the acquisition of was titled, “Prioritizing Land and Diana Moanga, U.C. Berkeley. western side. risk of femicide (the killing of open space lands in eastern Alam- Conservation in Eastern Alameda "It is very much a work in prog- According to the Settlement women) increases by a factor of eda County is available as a result County." ress," said Dick Schneider, who (See OPEN SPACE, page 4) (See ABUSERS, page 3)

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Kelly Sports ...... 7 Milestones ...... 12 2 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019 Report Suggests Ways to Antarctic Kayak Adventure Continues A Livermore father- Currently, they are ex- seems to be almost another daughter pair continued its ploring around latitude 65 site to see for them. Every- Provide Affordable Housing Antarctic kayaking adven- south, roughly the equiva- one is very curious.” ture last week, paddling and lent in the Northern Hemi- Whether they kayak or More than 100 hous- • Informal settlements to eviction and preserving sailing south along the long sphere of Fairbanks, Alaska. sail in their host ship, the ing rights activists, allies, respond to the failure of the properties as permanently Antarctic Peninsula that juts While kayaking, they Spirit of Sydney, depends and public officials met market. They are part of affordable. toward South America from have seen “penguins & both on the day’s weather Feb. 14 at The Califor- a spectrum of non-market • Cities and other govern- the Antarctic mainland. whales everywhere,” Kim and the distance to be cov- nia Endowment to discuss responses organized by peo- ments should promote a The two are Kim and Al- Grandfield wrote. “Also, lots ered. the statement, Can’t Build ple who have been pushed scaled-up social housing lison Grandfield. Kim, now of icebergs big and small.” One day last week, when Our Way Out: Community- out of, or were never able system in which housing retired, is the cofounder and Crabeater seals, the world’s 35-mile winds roiled the Based Solutions to the Bay to fully enter, the housing is not owned and operated former owner of Sunrise most abundant seal species, sea and made paddling dan- Area Housing Crisis. The market. Using a harm reduc- to make a profit and pro- Mountain sports in Liver- are plentiful. gerous, the kayakers took East Bay Community Law tion approach, cities should vides security of tenure for more. Allison, his daughter, It is mid-summer in the a break and visited Port Center and Urban Habitat sanction encampments and residents. Cities can support grew up in Livermore and Southern Hemisphere. Tem- Lockroy, a natural harbor provide sanitation and so- progressive taxation, tenant now works in Emeryville. peratures have commonly on Goudier Island that is a formally released their joint cial services, thereby al- protection policies, and the report called,” Rooted in They are part of a small ranged from 25 to 35 de- popular stopping point for lowing people to survive use of public land to pro- group of adventurers who grees, with relatively little cruise boats. Home”, that includes pro- through the housing crisis. mote social housing types, posed actions. Among those crossed Drake Passage from temperature drop at night, The Port has been a whal- • Community land trusts such as public housing, South America by sailboat Kim wrote. ing station, a naval outpost interviewed for the report and cooperatives to cre- resident-controlled limited- and are now kayaking in Watching the natural and a research center. It has a was Jeff Levin, Policy Di- ate permanently affordable equity cooperatives, and and around large and small sights themselves, the kay- museum honoring Britain’s rector for East Bay Housing housing that is replicable deed-restricted affordable islands that harbor wildlife, akers have been objects of historical presence and the Organizations. and scalable across the Bay housing held by community offer natural shelter and in curiosity for a couple of world’s southernmost post Among the members Area. Community land land trusts and non-profits. some cases have human oc- small passing cruise ships, office. are the City of Pleasanton trusts limit increases in The report states that cupants. Kim said. “Our small group Housing Division, as well land and housing prices over more data is needed about as Abode Services and Eden time and can provide stabil- the existence and availabil- Housing, which provide ity for communities most ity of public land. It states, Las Positas College Fire Academy Receives services in the Tri-Valley. at risk of displacement and "The State of California, In a moderated discus- economic hardship from the Bay Area, and regional Additional Accreditation and Recognition sion, community experts speculative land develop- cities and counties must Las Positas College's Fire Science Technology from across the region ment. Permanent real estate sic Firefighter -1 academy, create and maintain full Fire Academy was recently which will allow graduates program and Deans Neal shared actionable solutions cooperatives, an emerging inventories of their pub- recommended by the De- to obtain work as firefight- Ely, Lisa Everett, Nan Ho to what is referred to as the cooperative model, have the lic land. These inventories potential to raise communi- partment of Forestry and ers through instruction that and Don Carlson," LPC's affordability crisis. Cyn- should include the zoning Fire Protection and the Of- will provide an academic, Interim President Roanna thia Fong (Housing Rights ty-sourced capital from a broad membership base, in for and status of different fice of the State Fire Mar- behavioral, physical and Bennie. "We have the ex- Committee, San Francisco), order to develop affordable sites. Local jurisdictions shall, State Fire Training manipulative skills base. pectation and hope that all Needa Bee (The Village, and community-controlled must pass ordinances that Division (OSFM-SFT) as an Students will additionally LPC Fire Academy gradu- Oakland), and Jocelin Her- housing. affirm their commitment Accredited Regional Train- receive certificates from ates will obtain employment nandez (Serve the People, • Public land can host pilot to developing permanent, ing Program (ARTP) in the OFSM-ST and NWCF in in fire departments through - San Jose), presented strate- programs. Municipalities deeply affordable housing State Fire Training (SFT) Incident Command Systems out Alameda County or be- gies grounded in permanent and other public entities on public land and clarify system. The program, ac- and Wildland Firefighting, come firefighters elsewhere affordability and dignity, have an opportunity to miti- their disposition processes. credited for an initial period and graduates will be pre- within the state or country." including the formation of gate the cost of land in hot Local jurisdictions should of three years, will provide pared to enter into select LPC's first ARTP Fire community land trusts, ef- markets, build deeply af- include public lands in their certificates from SFT and firefighter positions within Academy began on January fective use of public land, fordable housing, and make Housing Elements to en- the National Wildfire Co- Alameda County and Contra 15 with 30 students prepared and building the power of a key political intervention courage compliance with ordinating Group (NWCG) Costa County fire depart- to begin their training under tenants and homeless people into the increasing priva- inventory requirements." and is intended to provide ments. the tutelage of Livermore- to create solutions and con- tization of public property In addition, the report an educated recruit base for "Receiving this accredi- Pleasanton Fire Department struct livable shelters for and services. recommends that regional fire departments in the state tation could not have been (LPFD) firefighters and of California. done without the hard work themselves. The report estimates that transportation dollars be officers appointed to teach The Rooted in Home currently, the capacity for The new accreditation and vision of Faculty Emeri- through LPC. tied to community planning will allow LPC to offer a Ba- tus Ron Johansen in the report described the San 35,000 units of affordable processes, developing af- Francisco Bay Area as one housing on public land ex- fordable housing on public of the wealthiest metro- ists near transit across the land, and other demonstra- Bay Area. EMPLOYMENT politan regions in the world, tions of how a jurisdiction (Continued from first page) stating that it should be able • Cities can enact a first- right-of-refusal policy to is utilizing public land for to provide stable, decent, help level the playing field public benefit. located within 5,000 feet of the increased height remains representative for labor or- affordable housing for all for low- and moderate- in- The report concludes, the Livermore Municipal below the maximum permit- ganizations who requested of its residents. The report come tenants, community "We must radically rethink Airport (established in LDC ted and will not impact air the Planning Commission states, "Instead, the region is land trusts, and cooperatives our relation to land and §4.02.040.C). However, the navigation. continue the hearing. in the grips of an acute hous- trying to purchase prop- shelter in this country, mov- building height is well be- The Planning Commis- A letter from the labor ing affordability crisis." erty in the Bay Area. Cities ing towards a model where low the maximum permitted sion reviewed the project at representative asserts that The report introduces can also create funding housing is seen as a decom- height established in Part 77 a public hearing on January the City prematurely sched- examples of alternative so- programs to subsidize the modified public good that is of Federal Aviation Regula- 15, 2019, and voted unani- uled the hearing and that the lutions and responses to the acquisition and rehabilita- available to everyone." tions (FAR)2. mously to recommend ap- item should be continued housing crisis that people tion of existing affordable The full report is avail- The Federal Aviation proval, subject to the staff past the date of the pub- Administration (FAA) and recommendations. Public lic comment period on the are actively working on in buildings in which ten- able at https://ebclc.org/wp- the Bay Area and beyond. ants are at risk of displace- Livermore Airport staff testimony included com- environmental document. content/uploads/2018/11/ reviewed the initial proj- ments from five speakers. The staff report states, "The They include the fol- ment, thereby protecting Final-PDF_Rooted-In- long-term tenants against ect proposal, a 43-foot tall The speakers included public notice, environmental lowing: Home-Report.pdf building, and confirmed three individuals who sup- document, and environmen- the building height did not ported the project, a resi- tal review period for this present a hazard to air navi- dent on Yellowstone Way project meet all applicable STATE OF THE STATE gation. with concern over potential requirements." (Continued from first page) The applicant increased noise impacts, and a legal tunnels. They have been Even if Zone 7 were something of a victory for the proposed building height planned to bypass the Delta, able to start other projects its 12 years of work trying at the corners to screen as part of the California to add to its water portfolio to get what its members rooftop mechanical equip- THEY LOVE LIVERMORE! Water Fix. — all of them more costly said would better treat the ment and to provide more Their twins are due soon, However, Newsom said to ratepayers than the Water Delta and the farmers and architectural detailing. The can they buy your house? he wanted to keep one of Fix — the agency would residents there who depend design changes brought the the tunnels as a compromise. still need to obtain water on it. building height up to 49 Abandoning the second tun- from Lake Oroville, which After hearing Newsom’s feet, including the corner nel would be a money-saver. is north of the Delta, and speech, RTD Executive Di- tower elements. The appli- cant requested a new FAA Linda Futral Backers of two tunnels now supplies 80% of Zone 7 rector Barbara Barrigan- Broker/Realtor have said having both are water. Broadening the Zone Parrilla said in a message review in December 2018, but has not received a re- 925.980.3561 important, in case one re- 7 water supply portfolio to members and the news [email protected] quires maintenance or is would not bring the Zone 7 media, “Let’s breathe and sponse due to FAA staffing www.lindafutral.com damaged in an earthquake. need for Lake Oroville any be grateful.” limitations during the partial License #01257605 Zone 7 Water Agency lower than 50%, directors Looking ahead, RTD still federal government shut- General Manager Valerie have said. According to has much to examine about down. Livermore Airport These sweet buyers need a 4 bedroom Pryor said, “We are glad supporters of the Water Fix’s the future plan. Barrigan- staff reviewed the revised home on the Southside. Please call or have your agent contact me today! (Newsom) still supports it, Delta bypass, the tunnels Parrilla said that a single- proposal and indicated that and wants to build on the will help Zone 7 and other tunnel plan has not been work being done. At Zone state Water Contractors take analyzed by the State Water 7, we plan to work with water when they need it, Resources Control Board, him. All of the State Water without violating terms of a so the twin tunnels plan Contractors are saying that.” court settlement protecting already submitted may have Zone 7, the Valley’s wa- Delta fish and plants at their to be withdrawn, or greatly ter wholesaler, voted 5-2 in critical habitat times. amended. It may even be 1 1 TH A NNUAL 2017 to back the Water Fix, On the other side of the that the Department of Wa- the first State Water Contrac- twin tunnels controversy, ter Resources will have to tor to do so. Zone 7 held a opponent Restore the Delta start over on the EIR, said seat at the table for years in (RTD) saw Newsom’s an- Barrigan-Parrilla. Sacramento helping to plan nouncement, despite his the project. backing for one tunnel, as

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29th Annual Day in the Park To be Hosted by the Taylor Family Foundation The Taylor Family Foun- the community who are in dation (TTFF) will celebrate critical need. TTFF supports its annual Day in the Park these families in medical cri- fundraiser Sunday, August sis through grants that pro- 25th at Camp Arroyo in vide children with clothing, Livermore. Proceeds support pay for funeral expenses, The Taylor Family Founda- and pay for medical devices. tion’s mission to preserve Sophie’s Place, TTFF’s mo- the wellness and enhance bile music therapy program the quality of life for chil- in partnership with Wells dren in Northern California Fargo and the Forever Young

living with life-threatening Foundation, brings music A runner and her dog enjoy the beautiful weather on Marilyn Murphy Kane trail in Pleasanton (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) and chronic illnesses, de- therapy to camp and those velopmental disabilities and who are homebound or pa- youth at-risk through unique tients in Northern California therapeutic experiences and hospitals. ALA support. This year’s auction fund- (Continued from first page) The event will include raiser features gourmet food, The overall tobacco er licensing, in an attempt to including electronic ciga- population. noted celebrities, including wine, and beer from some grade is a composite of punish dealers who sell to rettes or other new, emerg- Pleasanton and other local news personalities of Northern California’s scores in several categories anyone under age 21. How- ing tobacco products, in the cities that were given a ABC7/KGO TV’s Cheryl top restaurants, wineries that make up a complicated ever, local communities can second-hand smoke laws. C rating make up 31% of Jennings and Mike Nicco. and breweries. Priceless formula. The categories pass ordinances that take a Dublin earned two ad- the state’s population. In Doug McConnell will be and rare live auction items include smoke-free outdoor more active stance in regard ditional bonus points for the grade D group, which on hand along with radio include private chef dinners air, smoke-free housing, and to enforcement. restricting where electronic includes Livermore, 15% personalities Jim Hampton and sports packages, red reduction of sales of tobacco Livermore has not passed cigarettes and other emerg- of the California population from KKIQ/KKDV, Sue carpet events, luxurious va- products. A community can tighter rules in regard to ing tobacco products can were counted. Hall of 96.5 KOIT and the cations and other glamorous earn bonus points in the sep- retailer licensing, nor has be sold. Communities that have San Francisco Bonneville packages. Individual tickets arate category of emerging Pleasanton. However, Dub- California has no state earned a B represent 14%, Radio Stations and KCBS are $250 and tables of 10 issues in tobacco control. lin picked up points for its law that prevents tobacco and 35% of the state fell into Food & Wine Editor, Narsai are $3,000 for General and In the subcategories, retailer licensing require- retailers from selling their the F ranking. David. $3,500 for Preferred. Livermore's best effort ments. products within a certain TTFF continues its com- For tickets/tables for Day showed up in smoke-free Pleasanton scored bet- district of a school or park. mitment to providing finan- in the Park, please visit outdoor air, with points ter than Livermore, be- Putting more distance be- cial and emotional support www.ttff.org or call (925) for regulations that include cause it ranked slightly tween the retailers and fa- for children and families in 455-5118. dining, entryways, and rec- better than Livermore in cilities used by youths is reation areas. However, smoke-free outdoor air reg- important to discourage the city received almost ulations. Pleasanton also them from buying tobacco Dublin Police Services’ no points for smoke-free scored points for smoke- products. apartment housing, except free apartments and non- Dublin was included Kylie Saulovich 2019 Citizens Academy a non-smoking common smoking common areas, among 39 California cities ESTHETICIAN area requirement. It scored which helped it attain the and unincorporated areas Open For Registration no points in tobacco retailer C overall grade again this of counties that earned an HEAVENLY licensing, and only one bo- year. A grade. In 2013, that group TREATMENT On Wednesday, March Vehicle Operations Course nus point for language con- All three communities counted only 18 members. Keep your skin healthy 27, 2019, Dublin Police Ser- (EVOC). nected to smoke-free areas. earned a bonus point for go- The 39 jurisdictions rep- and beautiful. Customized skin vices will begin hosting its Sessions are limited to 25 State law controls retail- ing further than state law by resent 6% of the state’s treatments, facials 2019 Citizens Academy for participants on a first-come, and waxing. adults who reside or work in first-served basis. Potential 925-321-5876 Dublin. The Academy’s ten- participants must be at least PUSD GRANT 364 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore week program will be held 18 years old, and must suc- (Continued from first page) Schedule Online www.heavenlytx.com on consecutive Wednes- cessfully complete a back- days, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., ground investigations check, Committee. The reappoint- that the public can rely on culminating in a graduation sign waiver forms, and be ed members are Patricia the information in the finan- ceremony on May 29, 2019. approved by the Chief of Kohnen, Samantha Webb cial books for the fiscal year If it has special meaning for you, The goal of the Citizens Police. Felony convictions Kading, Keith Lam, Yi that ended on June 30, 2018. Huang, and Steve Zevanove. The auditors, from the Academy is to teach the pub- or serious criminal arrests why not frame it? Another member, Jill firm of Cossolias, Wilson, lic about law enforcement are cause for dismissing an Buck, who has represented Dominguez and Leavitt, ren- We can frame just about anything! operations, foster a partner- applicant. the business community, did dered an unmodified opinion ship between the commu- Applications are avail- not seek reappointment. for both the bond audit and package DEALS nity and law enforcement, able online at www.dublin. Deputy Superintendent of the district books, the high- $ and promote community ca.gov/citizensacademy, by Financial Services Micaela est opinion possible. Up to 11 X 14 39.99 policing by supporting and e-mail, fax, or in person at Ochoa thanked Buck for her The board also estab- Upto 16 X 20 $59.99 encouraging citizen involve- the Dublin Police Services service, and said the district lished a budget subcommit- Up to 18 X 24 $69.99 ment. The Academy will (100 Civic Plaza, Dublin). will recruit her replacement, tee of the board to review $ offer instruction by experi- To request that an applica- and also an additional ap- and provide policy direction Up to 22 X 28 79.99 enced law enforcement staff. tion be sent to you by e-mail pointee. about financial planning for Up to 24 X 36 $99.99 Participants will have an or fax, please contact Officer By law, a bond oversight the district. The board unani- opportunity to tour the Al- Christina Blaylock at (925) committee is required to mously chose trustees Mark Packages include your choice ameda County Crime Lab, 833-6690 or via e-mail at meet only once a year, but Miller and Joan Laursen as Coroner’s Office, Juvenile christina.blaylock@dub- PUSD’s committee has met members, and board Vice- of Selected Frames, Hall, Santa Rita Jail (the fifth lin.ca.gov. The application seven times. “We had great president Steve Maher as one Acid Free Mat, Regular Glass largest jail in the nation), as deadline is Sunday, March feedback and dialogue with alternate. and Fitting. well as get a taste of officer 3, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. them,” said Ochoa. After the board and sub- training at the Emergency In a related matter, the committee discuss bylaws, district announced in a news the subcommittee will meet 1912 2nd St. Downtown Livermore release Feb. 12 that the I1 in April and May to examine 925-443-3388 bond measure was audited the budget that the board will wayupartandframe.com ABUSERS for the first time. The “no adopt in June for the next SINCE 1968 Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm (Continued from first page) finding” evaluation means fiscal year. five if the abuser has access to the massacre of civilians to a firearm. The study was in big numbers — 17 at conducted in 11 cities in Parkland Fla., 20 students 2003, and published in the and six staff at Sandy Hook American Journal of Pub- Elementary School, and 58 lic Health at https://www. killed and 400 wounded at researchgate.net/publica- an outdoor concert at a Las tion/10683686_Risk_Fac- Vegas hotel, the killing of tors_for_Femicide_in_Abu- a woman and her children sive_Relationships_Re- by an abuser is also a mass sults_From_a_Multisite_ shooting, reports The Trace. Case_Control_Study. The site quotes the story Information carried on of a woman who told friends The Trace website, a non- on Facebook that she was profit dedicated to reporting finally leaving her abusive on gun violence, brought husband. Afterwards, he out that 95% of police of- shot her dead, along with her ficers who were killed while three children, then killed responding to domestic dis- himself with a handgun, the putes were killed with fire- weapon of choice for most arms. abusers who kill their ro- According to The Trace, mantic partners or spouses. if federal law bars convicted In other instances, abus- domestic abusers from gun ers kill spouses, but also in- ownership, but state laws laws, parents and innocent do not provide matching bystanders who happen to be legislation, local authorities at the murder scene. often have no effective way A study of deaths over a of disarming those found or six year period found that alleged to have harmed a in 57% of shootings that partner. Only a small num- resulted in the death of at ber of states have adopted least four people by gunfire, such laws. the attacker killed a fam- Although many people ily member or a romantic think that the term “mass partner. shooting” is applied only 4 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019

EDITORIAL would have to travel, and long Services include preventive care waits for appointments. and treatment for basic dental OPEN SPACE Health Care Gap Filled Axis took on the challenge to needs, such as fillings, extractions (Continued from first page) A long-time goal of providing fill the gap in local health care. and uncomplicated root canals. Agreement, the first prior- have more than one attri- dental services in the Tri-Valley After three years of searching to As many as 2,000 patients are ity for acquisition involves bute, creating layers. for low-income residents has find a location that was afford- expected to be served in the first properties having significant The second exercise become a reality. able to Axis, as well as the right year, with an emphasis on dental value for preservation of na- awarded points to determine size and easily accessible, Axis care for children. tive biological diversity and/ what would be the most Axis Community Health sur- or wildlife habitat. Second important consideration in veys found that over one-third announced success. It opened the All three valley communities priority is given to proper- determining the importance of its patients referred for dental new dental clinic on February 5. contributed money toward the ties providing significant of a property. Schneider care were unable to get care The facility, located in Dublin, clinic. They are funds well spent. value for visual character noted that land that pro- because of the distance patients housed a former dental practice. and/or non-motorized rec- vided connectivity received reation. the most points. Land with The Altamont Landfill special status species ranked Open Space Committee, second. composed of representa- The consultants will now MAILBOX tives from Alameda County, refine the data provided at the City of Livermore, the the special session. Accord- City of Pleasanton, and the ing to Shawn Wilson, Chief (Opinions voiced in letters of good jobs, making ad- Vibrant Livermore (sounds ration with the homeless Sierra Club, recommends to of Staff for Alameda County published in Mailbox are vanced windmills and other like a gym for millennials), on the “Framework”? One those of the author and do kinds of renewable energy. spouts the same stale propa- meeting with one survey? the cities which properties Supervisor Scott Haggerty, a not necessarily reflect the I wish to thank Representa- ganda in weekly ads. One ride-a-long visit? One should receive funding. meeting on March 15 will be opinion of The Independent. tive Eric Swalwell for sup- Yes, Vibey, over 5,000 day of a point-in-time home- Schneider said at the held to present the results to The Independent will not porting the resolution for the people signed your petition less count that neglects meeting a start was made the Committee. Eventually, publish anonymous letters. Green New Deal and stand- for a ballot initiative, but the ‘invisible’ homeless? in evaluating conservation maps will show actual par- All letters are required to ing with future generations. that does not mean all who This is the inclusion of the values of property. cels, Schneider said. have the names of the per- signed support your posi- homeless? The fifteen attendees Schneider pointed out sons submitting them and New York Abortion Law tion. It is ironic that FOL Here is a fundamental took part in two exercises. that in the 18 years since the city of residence. Abusive Patrick Martin, Livermore fought so hard against a ‘strategic’ question on the In the first, they were asked settlement, only 18 grants letters may be rejected or ballot initiative that a per- “Framework”: Where do to evaluate each property in have been awarded. "It edited. Frequent letter writ- Where are the moral nicious developer placed we expect the homeless to terms of the four categories would be good to acquire ers may have publication of guardrails for the Demo- up for a vote by misleading go? Without a ‘commons’ listed as priorities in the and protect lands sooner their letters delayed. Letters cratic Party? the public into attempting to we really have very little settlement. Properties could than later." should be sent by email to Last month, New York undo the North Livermore toward an overall solution [email protected]) Governor Andrew Cuomo development ban, only to on homelessness other than signed the Reproductive mirror those very tactics. considerable financial and Tri-Valley Homeless Health Act (RHA) into law. Their ad persists in whining time expenditures. This The law grants practical- about a three-block walk ‘commons’ needs to be on Glenn Stewart, Livermore Bill to Provide Relief ly unrestricted access to from parking to events, ig- public land. I read with interest abortion thus allowing the noring that fact that there is First and foremost, as Greg Scott’s The Homeless killing of an unborn child in place a 3-story structure a solution in the “Frame- To Renters Unveiled Games, Parts I, II, III, and right up to the moment of directly across from the work” is the proposal of IV, in Mailbox letters on delivery. Governor Cuomo's Bankhead. How on Earth “Safe-Parking” as a “Short- California renters who the ballot and another to Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, action was followed, oddly can this group claim that Term” strategy. This is to have been drowning in un- make it easier for developers and Feb. 7. enough, by a standing ova- the hotel is in the wrong be where the homeless with affordable housing costs to build affordable housing. In Bloomberg Business- tion from lawmakers present location when none of their automobiles are to have safe would see much-needed But, while these mea- week, Nov. 20, 2018, the in the senate chamber. plans has had any sort of parking on the property of relief under a bill unveiled sures might help slow the headline read: The Home- RHA's myopic thrust professional review? churches with access to Wednesday by State Sena- growth of housing prices, less Crisis Is Getting Worse to secure a near absolute Of course, elected offi- bathrooms, showers and tor Steve Glazer (D-Contra this bill can do more to pro- in America’s Richest Cities. right to abortion violates cials did not listen to them; laundry. Why not on pub- Costa), Assembly members vide direct help to renters – all manner of morality and The article stated, “A they are full of baloney. lic land? $17 million for Lorena Gonzalez (D-San those who typically struggle decency. Why should ad- toxic combination of slow Vineyard 2.0, which now Diego), Sharon Quirk-Silva the most to find affordable wage growth and skyrock- vancing a particular right Support Green is to provide “low income (D-Orange County) and 28 housing. eting rents has put housing result in the violent ending New Deal housing” (See “The Inde- co-authors. Vignesh Iyer, Student out of reach for a greater of another life? Where is the pendent,” 2/7/2019) and not The legislation, SB 248, Basic Needs Officer for the number of people.” compassionate concern for Caroline Gersich, strictly housing for Liver- And to Greg Scott’s point the minority of the unborn? Pleasanton more homeless, and no com- would increase California’s University of California in the Bloomberg article, The callous disregard of As a sophomore in high mons for the homeless on renter’s credit for the first Student Association, said “Doing nothing isn’t doing unborn life is in sharp con- school, I am surrounded ev- public land? Does not even time in 40 years and would that students are among the nothing,” says Sara Rankin, trast to the celebration and ery day by ambitious, intel- a modest risk assessment represent significant help to many Californians facing professor at Seattle’s School standing ovation by New ligent, kindhearted students reveal the long-term prob- single parents in particular. high housing costs today, of Law and the director York state senators follow- that sacrifice their time, lems with “Safe-Parking” “Housing costs are go- “one of many obstacles they of the Homeless Rights ing the bill's passage. energy and mental health being on private land? Does ing through the roof in face in affording and attain- Advocacy Project. “Doing Just what on earth are for the future: attending col- not the logistics of liability California and families are ing their degrees. This leg- nothing costs more money.” these people celebrating? lege, securing a job, work- insurance manifest this? struggling to pay the rent,” islation will be an important Then there’s the moral ing to support themselves. In the “Medium-Term Glazer said. “Forty years step in addressing our costs argument for action. “It’s Thank You In the past few months, I Strategies” and “Long- have passed since the last of living and will contribute outrageous to me that in a Fatima Donato, have seen spirits deflate as Term Strategies” housing time the renter’s credit was to all students’ overall edu- country with so much wealth Tri-Valley Haven these same students watch is pushed as “Solutions.” increased, so it’s about time cational success.” – and certainly enough for Volunteer Coordinator the looming threat of cata- Livermore: We are never we provide this needed fi- The Renter’s Tax Credit everybody – that there are On February 13th at a strophic climate change going to solve the overall nancial relief to renters.” is a common-sense idea that people who lack even the local church, Tri-Valley Ha- devour their chance at a homeless problem by regu- Assemblywoman Gon- offers urgently needed relief basics for survival,” says ven held their annual Home- bright tomorrow. lar housing. We will never zalez, a principal co-author, to California’s millions of Maria Foscarinis, founder less Outreach and gave Climate change threatens realistically have enough said: “Nearly half the state’s rent-burdened families, said and director of the National away coats, blankets, cloth- human civilization as we resources for this. Consider residents are renters, but Brian Hanlon, President of Law Center on Homeless- ing, hats, scarves, sleeping know it, and the latest UN that the point-in-time home- they have been largely ig- California Yes In My Back ness & Poverty. IPCC report gives us a time- less count in Livermore for bags and other warm items, nored in our tax policies,” Yard (YIMBY). I wondered if any city in assisting over 57 people in line of less than 12 years to 2017 was 243. Now if you the USA has successfully effect radical change and could build a housing unit “While California home- “But it’s also a matter of need. This help came just owners receive more than $4 fairness,” Hanlon said. “For addressed homelessness, in time for many home- limit warming to no more for $200,000 – no doubt an and happened to read about than 1.5 degrees Celsius. underestimate – we would billion in tax relief through decades, housing policy has less residents in Livermore, mortgage deductions, rent- unfairly favored homeown- a homeless shelter in Boul- some of whom were flooded Last year's California wild- need nearly $50 million to der, Colo. – Boulder Shelter fires were an important house the 243 homeless of ers’ relief has been barely a ers by offering them a tax out of their encampment that blip on the radar. This can credit for the interest on for the Homeless (boulder- morning and lost all their wake-up call - we truly have the point-in-time count! Get serve as one tool to make their mortgages, but rent- shelter.org) Food – Shelter belongings. no more time to lose. real! Just because California – Hope. Check it out. Tri-Valley Haven thanks I urge citizens of the Assembly Bill 2176 (CA renting more affordable and ers haven’t been granted Could this be a model the many generous commu- Tri-Valley to pressure lo- AB 2176) does not have a provide relief for working similar benefits. California for the Tri-Valley homeless, nity members who donated cal leaders to support the “defined funding source” families.” YIMBY is proud to sup- where Livermore, Pleasan- these needed items for our Green New Deal resolution, (Mayor Marchand) the City Those eligible for the port this important piece ton, Dublin and Alameda local homeless people. We introduced in Congress by of Livermore has to dis- new renter’s credit would be of legislation and make our County come together to serve the Tri-Valley with: Sen. Edward Markey and count the bill’s framework single filers making $41,641 housing policy more fair and build a similar shelter in two shelters - one for survi- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- – which includes “bridge or less and joint filers mak - equitable.” the Tri-Valley, and vari- vors of domestic violence Cortez. A Green New Deal housing”– and whip up its ing $83,282 or less. Eligible SB 248 would make the ous groups, volunteers and and the other for homeless is common sense, and quite own “Framework” from households with children tax credit fully refundable private citizens contribute? families; a food pantry, frankly, it is the only so- scratch? would receive a $434 re- so that renters who have no Maybe Livermore can which is open five days per lution yet proposed by a Another fundamental fundable credit; households tax obligation could receive take the lead and host the week; community counsel- member of either major problem here is that the without children would the maximum refund. This next homeless summit soon. ing; sexual assault survivor political party that scales to homeless have little to no receive $220. Currently, bill would index the credit the climate crisis. voice. The homeless are all services; a restraining order eligible renters have their in perpetuity to account for Resolution for a legal clinic; and a thrift One day, I would like to but the ‘untouchables’ like be able to look into my chil- that of the Brahmin caste tax liabilities offset by $60 inflation as calculated by Green New Deal store. If you would like to for single filers or $120 for the Franchise Tax Board. Alan Marling, Livermore know more about Tri-Valley dren's eyes and say in good system in India. Why is it conscience that I fought for that the homeless and home- joint filers. Under the legislation, the I grew up in Livermore Haven and our work, see “It is no secret that our Governor could suspend the our website www.trival- their right to a planet that less veterans, who are citi- surrounded by windmills, supports human life. It is zens, cannot vote? Why is it state is facing a homeless- increase during an economic not quite understanding leyhaven.org, or call (925) ness epidemic, and a hous- emergency. 449-5845. time to choose people over that a homeless individual the significance of alterna- ing shortage,” said Assem- Assemblymember Ty- profit and push for a Green cannot run for a position on tive energy. Its importance New Deal. the Livermore City Coun- blywoman Quirk-Silva (D – ler Diep, R-Westminster, and the seriousness of cli- "Gotta Know When to cil? Why is it that there is Orange County), a principal said “the expensive housing mate change became all too Hold, When to Fold.." The Homeless Games, not a fair-market wage for co-author. “Hard working market has pushed people clear last year as I choked Daryl R. Carlson, Livermore a Livermore City Council families are ending up on to become renters. As some for weeks in the smoke of Part VI – Anthem Call position? How democratic our streets because they can- Californian’s spend over So Livermore’s answer Greg Scott, Livermore the Camp fires. Now I am to the Koch Brothers, the is it for homeless citizens not afford to pay the exorbi- 60% of their income on scared for my future. Will Friends of Livermore, got Drink the elixir Liver- not to have political repre- tant cost of rent in our state. rent, the Legislature should the fires grow worse and caught in the cookie jar and more! Drink the elixir that sentation? Students in Orange County, provide some relief to rent- worse? owe $6,000 because they the “Homeless Strategies I contend that the in particular, are commuting ers. This bill is a step in the I have only seen one plan failed to follow election Framework” will solve “Framework” would be that treats climate change more than an hour, because right direction to offer relief regulations. These are the homelessness in Livermore! much different with a Liver- their rent is too high. We to low income renters.” as the crisis it is. The Green people who are trying to tell I am referring to the more City Council member New Deal will stop climate must do more, and this bill The renter’s credit was us how know to develop the memorandum, from Paul who is not ‘financially in- is the solution.” established in 1972. Since change and create millions Spence, Community De- dependent.’ Such a personal downtown. Their offspring, The renter’s credit has its only increase in 1979, velopment Director of the vantage may not even pro- City of Livermore, with the duce a unanimous vote on not seen an increase since rents in California have subject: “Accept the City next Monday’s – the moon’s 1979. The proposed increase nearly tripled. Median state Council Subcommittee on day – City Council vote. accounts for inflation since rent exceeds $1,800 a month then. for a two-bedroom apart- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Homelessness work plan to Such a person may even PUBliShER: Joan Kinney Seppala establish a Homeless Strat- produce a new anthem call In 2017-18, the Legisla- ment, and rentals in cities ASSOCiATE PUBliShER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) EdiTOR: Janet Armantrout egies Framework,” dated to solving overall homeless- ture passed a package aimed like San Francisco average THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., February 11, 2019. My pre- ness. “The law, in its majes- at increasing the state’s more than $3,000 a month. Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional housing supply, including entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. diction is that the Livermore tic equality, forbids the rich com to sign up and for more information. 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Teen Job and Career Fair Set The City of Pleasanton is Admission is free to all teen partnering with the cities of job seekers and lunch will San Ramon and Dublin, and be provided; participants are the Danville and Dublin/ encouraged to bring a copy San Ramon Women’s Club of their resume and dress in to present the annual Teen professional attire. Job and Career Fair on Sat- Interested businesses urday, March 2, 2019. This who are hiring teens cur- free event will take place rently or for the summer can from noon to 3:00 p.m. at contact Joelle Glushenko or the Dublin Senior Center Nicole Thomas at 925-931- located at 7600 Amador 3432 or pytsupervisor@ Valley Boulevard, Dublin. cityofpleasantonca.gov for Teenagers 14 through more information or apply 19 years old will have the at bit.ly/teenjobfair2019. opportunity to meet with Participants who would local employers, pick up like additional information applications, and apply for about the 2019 Teen Job and jobs. The event will also Career Fair, should call 925- feature mock interviews, 556-4500 or email park- career workshops scheduled sandcommunityservices@ throughout the day, and a ca- dublin.ca.gov. reer panel of professionals. A flooded Arroyo del Valle forced Sycamore Grove Park to close (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) Relay for Life Kickoff Honors Cancer Survivors

families will be honored at formed to fight cancer. On this and all Relay for Life the day of the event, teams events. camp overnight and team Founded by Dr. Gordy members relay by walk- Klatt in Washington in ing around the track for 24 1985, the Relay For Life hours, signifying that the movement unites commu- fight against cancer never nities across the globe to sleeps. Companies, Schools, Engineers, Kaiser Perman- celebrate people who have Service Clubs, Churches and ente, State Fund Insurance, been touched by cancer, other groups are encouraged and 96.5 KOIT. remember loved ones lost, to form a team. Fundraising Visit www.RelayForLife. and take action for lifesav- activities include Luminaria org/TriValleyCA for infor- ing change. Symbolizing bags to honor cancer survi- mation. Co-Chairmen of the battle waged around the vors and victims. Those who this year’s event are Donna clock by those facing cancer, have relayed in the past are Foster, Larry Coy and Nata- the event last up to 24 hours encouraged to participate lia Custodio. and empowers communi- again. Cancer survivors, those Participants in the 2018 Relay for Life event ties to take a stand against In addition to the support who have lost a loved one to cancer. This is the 2nd year of the community, Relay For cancer, are currently fighting The American Cancer survivors. All survivors and mittee consists of many in- that has combined the re- Life of Tri-Valley is also the battle, or been touched Society Relay for Life of their families are invited dividuals and their families lays for Pleasanton, Dublin, supported by many local by cancer in anyway, join in Tri-Valley kickoff event will to attend. A potluck dinner who have either had cancer Livermore, San Ramon and businesses and organiza- the fight against cancer by be held on Monday, Febru- will be served. The Relay or have had family mem- Danville. Last year’s event tions. Last year’s sponsors joining or forming a team to ary 25th at the Livermore for Life event will be held bers affected by this disease held at Dublin High School include: Chevron, Fremont battle cancer, contact Anh Elks Club at 6:30 pm, 940 in June at Granada High and want to do all they can raised $130,000 to fight Bank, Stanford Health Care Nguyen, (408) 646-9293, or Larkspur Drive, Livermore. School. to help eradicate cancer. cancer. - ValleyCare, UNCLE Credit email: anh.nguyen@cancer. This event will honor cancer The Relay for Life com- Cancer survivors and their Teams are now being Union, ATI Architects and org. MORE PARK. AND MORE CONVENIENT PARKING. Just two of the many benefits for Livermore if we all work together toward a better downtown for Livermore.

The Grand Central Park The Convenient Parking Livermore Deserves We Should Have A Grand Central Park in Livermore is possible. The We need parking in our entertainment Council’s plan gives us much less open space than center for Blacksmith Square, Bankhead citizens want. It includes as open space sidewalks and Theater, Livermore Cinema and surrounding walkways between apartment buildings, as well as restaurants and bars. But the Council’s the land where the Black Box Theater will be located. damaging plan provides 383 fewer parking They can do better. The rendering above shows an spots near Livermore Ave than are needed, exciting alternative: a beautiful Central Park with forcing people to walk up to 3 blocks more wandering paths, a gathering place with tables and than necessary.1 Livermore deserves a benches under trees, a children’s play area, art and better plan that will keep parking where history panels, water features and more. it is needed most. Tell us your ideas for a better plan. Send them to vibrantlivermore.com.

1. The city map showing current interim parking east of K Street on the Lucky site plus existing spaces next to the Bankhead provide 347 spaces. (284 between K and Livermore Avenue, 63 next to the Bankhead). When the development of the Hotel and Stockmen’s Park are completed in 2022 and 2024, they and other new uses between Livermore Avenue and K Street will take over these 347 current parking spaces. The city plan will have added additional parking totaling 243 stalls (20 north of the Ale House, 14 on Veterans Way, 8 east of the Bankhead, 57 on the I Street surface lot, 24 on surface street around hotel and 120 under the hotel). However, new parking needs at buildout require 279 spaces (77 for Retail/Cultural, 146 for 133 room hotel, 40 for hotel meeting rooms, 16 hotel bar). The net deficit will be 383 fewer spaces than today (-347+243-279= -383) NOTE: City has a contingency of adding 77 more spaces with the construction of a new garage on N I Street if needed. Sources: Summer/Fall 2018 City Newsletter; staff report on parking page 37 in City Council agenda 1-29-18; FAQ’s currently on City Web site about Downtown Parking. Ad produced by Community Group. 6 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019 Livermore Valley Uncorked: TVC 2019 Call for Entries By Laura Ness

Ok, wineries of the Livermore Valley, it’s time to decide Two 750ml bottles must be submitted for each entry. two 12-bottle cases of that specific wine to TVC to be used which wines to submit to this year’s TVC Uncorked Wineries with sub-brands, such as Woodbridge by Mondavi, for the Uncorked auction, the public event on April 4th, and Competition. Time is flying faster than ever. Deadline for wherein more than one brand name appears on the label, for educational and promotional purposes at TVC’s sole submission is noon on March 6, 2019. All wines must be will be treated as a single brand and restricted to six (6) discretion. If a winery chooses to donate rather than sell dropped off at the Tri-Valley Conservancy (TVC) offices submissions total. the cases to TVC, it will be at a cost of no more than $300 on First Street in Livermore by that time. This year, as last, all entries will be pre-screened by per case. TVC will contact the winery to arrange pick up/ Only wines made from grapes grown in the Livermore panels of Livermore Valley winemakers to determine the delivery of the TWO cases. Valley American Viticultural Area are eligible for this top six entries in each category submitted. Only these wines Please note: Best in Class/Show wines will be showcased competition. They must have the Livermore Valley Appel- will go on to the final Medal Round of judging. at Tri-Valley Conservancy’s 25th Anniversary Jeans & lation on the wine label. At least 85% of the grapes must If a wine is one of the top six in a category, the winery Jewels Celebration on November 8, 2019 come from this appellation. Wine labels must be the actual will be asked to submit an additional six (6) bottles for the Wineries can enter their submissions by downloading a final printed label: no laboratory, temporary, photocopied Medal Round, two (2) for the judging and four (4) for the pdf, filling it out and emailing it to Georgie at the TVC: http:// or altered labels are allowed. Necks must also be free of public event on April 4. Medals awarded will be bronze, trivalleyconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/En- wax. Any bottles with wax on them will be immediately silver, gold and double gold. Best in Class and Best of Show tryForm2019.pdf disqualified. winners will be selected at the conclusion of the Medal Wineries may also bring Wines submitted to the competition must be available Round judging on March 19, 2019. the completed hard copy Travel for sale to the public, through tasting room, internet, retail, This year, in a departure from last year’s process, none forms to the TVC along with etc.: no barrel samples, please. of the winemakers who are involved in the pre-screening their wine submissions. The Thanks to local winemakers, this year is going to be the will be judging in the final Medal Round. This is felt to be address to drop off or ship Bug best Livermore Valley Uncorked yet, with many improve- far more fair, as in the past, winemakers become familiar wines is: Tri-Valley Con- ments made, based on direct feedback. with the wines, and try to guess whose is what. That’s only servancy, 1457 First Street, natural, and can lead to potential bias. So, no winemakers Livermore, CA 94550 group Travel iMPORTANT DATES: will judge the final round. Only wine writers, wine educators If you have any ques- (925) 447-4300 • Entry Deadline: March 6, 2019, 12:00 pm and certified sommeliers with a great deal of judging expe- tions, please contact Georgie rience will be evaluating the wines and awarding medals Saucedo: (925) 449-8706 or In Downtown livermore • Entrance Fee: NONE accordingly in the final Medal Round. None of them will GSaucedo@trivalleyconser- The cost of judging each submission has been paid have any prior knowledge of the identities of the wines. All vancy.org travelbuglivermore.com for by Tri-Valley Conservancyas part of its mission to wines will be tasted blind. promote locally grown agricultural products. After working at this for 10 years now, the organizers • Preliminary Screening: March 11 & 12, 2019, believe this to be a very fair and unbiased way to carry out 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Tri-Valley Conservancy Office the judging. It’s like the Pony Express – fresh palates to carry the Meaningful Change for • Medal Round Judging: March 19, 2019, precious mailbags to their final destination are wanted. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Tri-Valley Conservancy Office Once the final round of judging is completed, medal Ourselves and the World • Celebration: April 4, 2019, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm / Early winners will be contacted and asked to showcase their access for VIP ticket holders at 5:00 pm, at the Palm wines at the Livermore Valley Uncorked Celebration on Event Center, 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton Thursday, April 4, 2019. Mark McCurties,

• Medal round winners will receive ONE (1) complimen- MEDALS TO BE AWARDED a practitioner tary ticket to the Celebration. To reserve a ticket, please contact Georgie Saucedo at gsaucedo@ Best in Show/Judges’ Choice of Christian trivalleyconservancy.org. • A trophy will be awarded for “Best in Show/Judges’ • Additional tickets may be purchased at: Choice”. Science healing https://trivalleyconservancy.ejoinme.org/Uncorked2019 • The trophy rotates and is held by the winner until the will present a following year’s recipient is announced. The trophy Each winery is invited to submit a maximum of six (6) must be returned to the competition organizers in time talk titled: entries in thefollowng twelve categories: for it to be awarded to the next season’s champion. • Rosé • Sauvignon Blanc (includes blends) No less than 50% SB Best in Class • Dry White, including Chardonnay (excludes SB) 20% • Medals will be awarded for the Best in each Class: “How God’s love BF; RS less than TA Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Other Dry White (including • Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay (50% or more BF) stainless-fermented Chardonnay), Barrel-Fermented can change your • Cabernet Sauvignon ($40.00 or less) Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon under $40, Cabernet • Cabernet Sauvignon (above $40.00) Sauvignon $40+, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, or • Cabernet Franc Petite Verdot, Red Blends, Petite Sirah, Other Red Vari- life and the world.” • Merlot, Malbec, or Petit Verdot eties (at least 75%), and Zinfandel. • Red Blends Sunday, February 24, 2019 3:00 p.m. Medals: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Double Gold (GG) • Petite Sirah First Church of Christ, Scientist • Other Red Varieties (at least 75%) • Medals will be awarded to the top six (6) wines in each • Zinfandel category, based on merit. Unanimous, or near unani- 263 S. N Street (Downtown Livermore) mous Gold medal selection by all judges will result in a Note: BF refers to Barrel Fermented; RS Residual Sugar For more information: call (925) 447-2946 or visit and TA Total Acidity Double Gold medal being awarded http://www.christiansciencechurchlivermore.com Best of Class winners must agree to DONATE OR SELL

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Find Out What's from the State Water Project Sept. 1, so zero allotment cially the water that feeds DWR experts said that it (SWP) will be available next general manager Jill Duerig. remained in effect through into the reservoir at the Lake Happening The 10 percent prediction Oroville Dam, which is 80 will take approximately 150 year to Zone 7 Water Agen- the summer. percent of average precipita- cy, as estimated by the first was double the 5 percent The rain and snow last miles north of Sacramento. Check Out Section A allocation forecast for this Snow levels in the north- (See WATER, page 4) Section A is filled with state forecast for next year. week, and forecasts for The forecast was issued year at the beginning of more in Northern Califor- ern Sierra are important, information about arts, December 2013. However, people, entertainment and Dec. 1, the first regular date nia, prompted DWR to set special events. There are that the state Department of the 5 percent shrunk to a Measure BB education stories, a variety Water Resources (DWR) zero allotment prediction of features, and the arts and begins to look at prospects entertainment and bulletin Received More board. Valley Support Than Measure New Council 2 Years Ago Ready to Although only a handful of precincts in the Valley Begin Work supported Measure BB with Pleasanton said farewell a two-thirds passing vote, to one councilmember, the tally was enough here Cheryl Cook-Kallio, and and west of the hills so that welcomed a new one, Arne it passed. Olson. In addition, oaths of Measure BB will extend office were administered a current one-half cent sales to Mayor Jerry Thorne and tax and add another one- Councilmember Kathy Na- half cent to it until 2045, rum, who were re-elected in when it will sunset. Funds November. raised will be devoted to Cheryl Cook-Kallio had a variety of transportation difficulty choking back tears projects, including local as she talked about her 8 streets, highways, transit, years in office. “I’ve learned bicycle and pedestrian trails so much about the quality of and lanes. It will make a this community while serv- $400 million contribution to ing on the council.” At the the Livermore BART exten- end of the day, she said that sion, which has a full cost she knew that her actions estimated from $800 million were right, although they to $1.2 billion. may not have been popular The $8 billion transpor- or expedient. Photo - Doug Jorgensen tation measure won with Cook-Kallio said that as 240,557 votes, 70.7 percent a councilmember you hear of the total vote. Opponents praise from some members cast 99,417 votes. Two years of the community and harsh ago, a largely similar trans- criticism from others. I re- A rare sight in recent years was photographed in front of the Bankhead Theater. Students and teachers waiting portation issue, Measure B1, alized that it was about the carried only one small area issues, although some of the for the theater to open huddled under umbrellas. Some of the students took the opportunity to splash around in in the Valley, a part of East remarks are hard to hear. puddles. Dublin near Interstate 580. She noted, “Democracy Measure B1 came close (See PLEASANTON, page 4) to passing, but failed with 66.53 percent "yes" votes, Dublin Thanks Dublin OKs Housing Element, but Will Let just short of the needed will move into Dublin. 66.67 percent. Sbranti, Will There was some discussion about whether the letters An on-line map on the State Know About School Fundsshould go to the Disconnect state Department of Housing and Com- Alameda County Registrar's Appoint New Dublin will tell state government what it views as a dis- munity Development (HCD), which approves housinginformation ele- connect between state-assigned Regional Housing Needs ments, or to elected representatives. A list of recipients was web site shows that this year Councilmember Allocation (RHNA) numbers and the lack of state money still being determined this week, said city public an overwhelming number Dublin said goodbye to of precincts in Berkeley im Sbranti, hello to to build schools for the children whov. will 18, crowdvoted 4-0,Dublin withhous- officer Lori Taylor.rsGiving first suggested a letterelement. to HCD However, enclosed DECEMBER 2014 Art | Wine | Entertainment

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West Coast Soccer Wolfpack Headed to State Cup Finals The West Coast Wolfpack 08 Girls waltzed into State Cup weekend playing some of the best team soccer they’ve played all year. In the quarter final match up, West Coast faced a very strong Ceres Earthquakes team. Wolfpack got on the board early with a nice cross and finish goal, ignit- ing the parent sideline into a frenzy. Later in the half, Ceres managed to equalize. At halftime, the girls had that look of determination in their eyes and wanted to get back on the field as soon as possible. With some back and forth action, the Earthquakes managed to pull in front to take the lead. Not soon after, West Coast made it even with a beautiful goal. Still making a push and not much time remaining, West Coast made the most of a free kick from 25 yards out, and put it in the back of the net for a 3-2 lead. Coach Sara Girotto strategically changed the formation the last five minutes of the game to shut down any offensive push for the win. The Semifinals, West Coast faced another formidable team, Elk Grove Almeida. With their eyes on the prize, Wolfpack seized their moment and got up 2-1 by half with accurate passing, quick footwork, communication, and sheer determination. With the strong winds coming at them, Granada’s 34 Ashleigh Ward heads the ball against West Coast Wolfpack shut down Elk Grove in the second Amador Dons. half for the 2-1 victory. Intelligent defense was displayed by Sofia Paz and Addie McNeil while Taylen Dayak shut down their top forward. Some serious midfield wizardry Granada’s Girls soccer defeated Amador Dons in by Karly Martins, Haley Gama, and Aubrey Westbrook the NCS Division first round playoffs 2 to 1. Granada kept the Wolfpack running and the strikeforce of Kendall advanced to the quarter finals, but was eliminated by Coates, Saniyah Lee, and Jazlyn Gonzalez supplied the at- Monta Vista 1 to 0. tack. Phenomenal goalkeeping by Alexis Zamora and Ashley (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Browning secured the victory. West Coast Wolfpack will face Piedmont Highlanders Purple in the State Cup Premier 5 Finals on February 24.

Elijah Alonso of Dublin goes for a lay-up

The Gaels defeated Dougherty Valley in the NCS Mens' Division 1 quarterfinals 78 to 50. Dublin advanced to the semifinals, and hosted James Logan Wednesday, February 20. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

West Coast Wolfpack celebrate after state cup goal. The Cowboys Alivia Krummen-Ganz dribbles the ball down field. Pleasanton Rage Scores a Win In NCS Girls Division 2 Quarterfinals, Livermore High Girls soccer defeated Las Lomas 2-0 to The Pleasanton Rage 05 team played their Tri-Valley advance to the semifinals of the NCS playoffs for rivals, West Coast Wild Katz 05, on Saturday in Livermore. the 4th consecutive year. The Cowboys hosted The first half was a back and forth battle with great defense on both sides of the field. With the rain coming down in Tamalpais Wednesday, February 20, in the semifinals. the second half, Rage found their offensive groove. Emma (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Fuller found Lauren Kenney on a beautiful cross to a header Foothill’s 9 Armando Ramirez defends against Dublin’s to take the lead 1-0. Rage’s defense withstood the heavy 2 Owen Svantner offensive attack in the later minutes and secured the win. Pleasanton Seahawks Swim in Moraga The Dublin Gaels men’s soccer team defeated the The Pleasanton Seahawks swim team had a great show- Foothill Falcons in NCS Division 1 round 1 action ing at the ‘2019 Pacific Swimming, C/B/BB+, short course 3 to 0. Dublin was eliminated by Berkeley High in yards’ meet. The meet was held on February 9-10, 2019 in the quarterfinals 2 to 1. Amador Valley High men’s Moraga, CA and was sponsored by ‘Hills Hurricanes swim advanced to the semifinals by defeating Clayton team from Oakland. Valley Charter 3 to 0. The Dons faced Berkeley High Representing the Pleasanton Seahawks: Taylor Bennett Wednesday, February 20, at Berkeley age 8 with 5 new best times; Laila Dwidar (8) 6BT; An- (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) gammai Vijay Arumugam (8) 5 BT; Jasper Ding (8) 2 BT; Dylan Kim (8) 3BT; Justin Lin (8) 2 BT; Jacob Loftus (8) 2BT; Ryan Mak (7); Kyle Tang (8) 3BT; Salma Dwidar (10) 3 BT; Janet Feng (9) 1BT; Francesca Rong Lin (9) Livermore Resident Running 1 BT; Olivia Liu (9) 1 BT; Adwaita Mohanty (9) 2BT; For Cancer Research Nicholas Altan (9) 4 BT; Joshua Dai (10) 2BT; Donald Do (10) 2BT; Eugene Jai (10) 2 BT; Casey Nguyen 910) 2BT; On April 15, Livermore resident Erika Conner is running Dylan Tambuwun (9) 6 BT; Kohl Tang (9) 3BT; Kealan to conquer cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Tupper (9) 2 BT; Christopher Wang (9) 2BT; Ethan Wang Challenge team in the 123rd Boston Marathon. (10) 2 BT; Ryan Wang (9) 3BT; Lawrence Wong (9) 1 Along with more than 500 Dana-Farber Marathon Chal- BT; Songpu Wu (10) 3BT; Songrui Wu (10) 1 BT; Ziyue lenge teammates from across the United States and around Yang (10) 2BT; Andrew Zhou (10) 1BT; Brooke Bennett the world, she will run Massachusetts’ historic marathon (11) 2BT; Lillyana Caples (11) 4BT; Sydney Goldstein route from Hopkinton to Boston to raise $6 million for 911) 1BT; Emmy Loftus (11) 6BT; Natalie Mak (11) cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 5BT; Alexis Mesina (11) 2BT; Shreyanshi Porecha (11) This year marks the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge 4BT; Janaki Rakesh (11) 4BTl Jessica Tsai (11); Annie (DFMC) team’s 30th annual running in the Boston Mara- Wang (12) 5BT; Emma Wang (12) 3BT; Anna Zhang (12) thon. 100% of the money raised by DFMC goes to Dana- 2BT; Ashwin Anugraham (12) 4BT; Aryaa Bhatia (11) Farber’s Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic 5BT; Hunter Bian (11) 5BT; Han Burnes (11) 3BT; Jared Pleasanton Rage 05 Team Cancer Research that supports promising science research Burnes (11) 5BT; Devyn Caples (12) 2BT; Connor Chen (Photo - Jen Franks) in its earliest stages. The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (12) 5BT; Arya Cherukuri (11) 5BT; Travis Kim (11) has raised nearly $93 million to date. 4BT; Phil Lin (11) 6BT; Benjamin Ohrr ( 12) 3BT; Janav In 1990, Dana-Farber was among the first charity orga- Rakesh (11) 5BT; Kenzi Tang (11) 3BT; Jeremy Ting (11) The Pleasanton Rage 05 ECNL team hosted the Japa- nizations to be recognized by the Boston Athletic Associa- 3BT; Ethan Tong (11) 3BT; Raghav Vats (12); Dominick nese Football Association Girls Academy Sakai Team for tion (B.A.A), which organizes the Boston Marathon. The Wonosaputra (12) 5BT; Jason Us (12) 6BT; Aria Harris a friendly on Sunday. The game was played with three 25 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team offers its members (14) 2BT; Breuklynn Harris (14); Francesca Hawkins (14); minute periods. Sakai showed incredible movement and extensive fundraising support, training guidance from 1976 Kaitlin Lee (13); Cynthia Li (13); Florence Rui Lin (13); spacing, but Rage held them to a 0-0 in the first two. In theBoston Marathon men’s champion Jack Fultz, and team Jaimie Nguyen (13)l Erin Pan (13) 1BT; Christina Tsai (14); third, Rage took a gamble and shifted their lineup trying to training runs, plus volunteer opportunities for non-runners. Dahlia Versteeg (13) 1BT; Chloe Xu (13) 1BT; Richard go on the offensive. Sakai took advantage and scored two Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runners who are not time- Bai (13) 4BT: Sujay Champati (14) 2BT; Jai Channon quick goals that inevitably cost Rage the match 2-0. qualified for the Boston Marathon receive an invitational (14) 2BT; Yassin Dwidar (13) 3BT; Joey Huang (14) 3BT; Rage Coach, Jarreth Chan, said “The team played hard entry into the race. Jason Jiang 913) 5BT; Ethan Kim (13) 2BT; Marvin Lin against a very talented, organized, and athletic Japanese Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runners include cancer (13) 1BT; Brycen Martin 914) 2BT; Hayden Tupper (13) team. It was a great experience for the girls and I’m very survivors and patients, and family and friends of those who 1BT; Samuel Wang (13) 5BT; Andrew Xiao (13); Lauren proud of them for their performance. The Japanese Foot- have been affected by cancer. Each team member must fulfill Jhong (15) 2BT; Josh Atre (16); Hayden Chen (16); Wil- ball Association Sakai Team is a top notch academy and a basic fundraising commitment: liam Cheng (15) 1BT; Ernest Wang (15) 1BT and Elisabeth the girls competed with them. The effort for our Rage 05 Invitational runners, runners who receive their entry from Balicanta, age 17. ECNL team was outstanding.” Dana-Farber, have a fundraising commitment of $5,000. Own entry runners, runners who have joined the DFMC after obtaining their own race entry, have a fundraising Pleasanton Seahawks Attend commitment of $4,000. Super League in Davis A cornerstone of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge is its Partner Program. Each year, approximately 50 cur- The Pleasanton Seahawks swim team attended the Super rent and former pediatric cancer patients of Dana-Farber’s League meet, sponsored by DART (The Davis Aquadarts Jimmy Fund Clinic are paired with DFMC runners as of the Sierra Nevada LSC) Swim team. The meet was held “Patient Partners.” For the young patients, their partner- at UC Davis in Davis, CA on February 9-10, 2019. Rep- ships with the runners provide a unique and friendly focus resenting the Pleasanton Seahawks: Faith Carroll age 13; outside their illnesses. Another two dozen Partner Program Daniella Hawkins (17); Miranda Heckman (17); Olivia families are paired with runners through the “In-Memory Kim (15) 1 New Best Time; Mackenzie Lee (16); Claire Program” in remembrance of their children’s brave struggle Suen (17); Gwyneth Wong (16); Calvin Chui (18); Paige with the disease. daCosta (17); Calvin David (17) 2 BT; Lleyton Plattel To contribute to the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, (16); Alex Ren (16); Nick Skinner (18); Andrew Wang visit RunDFMC.org or contact the Dana-Farber Marathon (16) 1BT and Ethan Wang age 14. Challenge office at (617) 632-1970 or [email protected]. The weather in Davis was cold, wet and windy yet the edu. Follow DFMC on Facebook: www.facebook/marathon- Seahawks had a great showing at this difficult meet. challenge. On Twitter: #RunDFMC. Pleasanton Rage 05 ECNL Team (Photo - Don Franks) 8 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Local Business Fundraiser at Page Mill for Detlev Hanschke; Inspired by Heroic Other Local Wineries Schedule Events Act of Pleasanton By Laura Ness As part of their Twilight ery will be open for tasting, • Do-si-dos paired with aimed at teaching the basics Assistant Principal Tasting series of benefits for February 22, 12 - 5pm. LPV 2016 Estate Reserve of tasting room manage- worthy causes, Page Mill Fun Fridays at Chardonnay ment, etiquette and opera- Winery has agreed to host Wood Family • Thin Mints paired with tions will be held at Ro- a fundraiser for Livermore Jack Quigley Souled Out LPV 2017 Estate Rosé drigue Molyneaux winery mechanic, Detlev Hanschke, Music will be featured this • Trefoils paired with LPV on Saturday, March 2nd, who is battling a rare form of Friday, from 4 - 7pm, at 2015 Estate Cab Franc 8:30—11:30AM. cancer. The fundraiser will Wood Family Vineyards: • S’mores paired with LPV Nancy Rodrigue, board be held on Thursday, Febru- 2407 Research Drive, Liver- 2014 Estae Barbera member of Friends of Open ary 28, from 4:30 to 8pm, at more. Free. • Tagalongs paired with LPV Space & Vineyards (FOV) the Winery. All tasting fees NV Casimira and co-owner of Rodrigue Enoteca Five Open for that evening will be donated Omega Road Winery Molyneaux Winery, worked to Detlev’s fundraising ef- Weekend Tasting with Las Positas College to Wwinemaker, Michael Open for Tasting forts, along with 10% of all Visit Omega Road on Feb- establish the series, called wine sales. Additionally, Chalkley, of Enoteca Five, Winery Tasting Room Sales will host a weekend of great ruary 23 & 24, 2019, 12 vendors including Love Me - 4pm, for wine tasting at and Service, as part of the Apparel Boutique, Pam- wine tasting at his tasting Community Education pro- room on Research Drive. 2127 Vasco Road, Suite C, pered Chef and India Hicks Livermore. gram. Its goal is to provide will be offering to donate a Check out his newly re- a baseline of instruction for portion of their sales. leased 2017 Wanderlust el Sol Winery Open wine tasting room staff in Please gather your Chardonnay and his 2017 Saturday and Sunday, 12 the Livermore Valley. friends and come on out to Tassarita Rosé of Zin and to 5 enjoy some great wine, meet Merlot, along with classics Barrel tasting and a flight “This program is also Detlev (he plans to come like Cabernet Franc, Merlot, of wines, $10, plus pastoral relevant for tasting room with some of his family) and Petit Verdot and the very views. Try Future Wine out staff already employed with the vendors. popular, “Attitude Adjust- of the barrel, which will be a winery but who want more Hanschke’s shop, Inter- ment.” You need to hear bottled in less than 2 months. knowledge about wine, and national Auto Service, is the story behind this wine. Want a Bonus Pour? Try one would like to improve their widely known throughout Open every weekend, 12:30 of the wines on the Special tasting room skills. The the throngs of foreign car —4:30pm, at 2111 Research Sale List. 8626 Lupin Way, purpose is to enhance the owners in the region, es- Drive, Suite 6, Livermore. Livermore, CA 94550. Livermore wine Country pecially those who love Safari Brunch at Retzlaff Wedding Showcase experience for visitors to the Volkswagens. But he’s res- Attend a unique brunch on At Garré Livermore Valley,” explains cued many a BMW, Volvo February 23, 2019 (10am - On Feb. 24, 2019, 12 - 3pm Rodrigue. and Mercedes owner, too. 1pm), at Retzlaff Vineyards Garré Vineyard & Win- She worked with David Pleasanton Middle School assistant principal, Michael ery will present a wedding Everett, Program Coordina- O'Brien, with Landon Comerford. showcase. There will be the tor/Faculty for Viticulture, opportunity to meet with Enology and Winery Tech- Service Champions, a follow Service Champions' preferred vendors, tour the nology and Horticulture at Pleasanton-based heating lead in offering emergency venues, watch a runway Las Positas College, along and air conditioning com- training skills to employees. show, and sample delicious with Don Milanese, Vice pany, has turned a near-trag- "I took that experience hors d'oeuvres and sparkling President Emeritus (and also edy into a valuable teaching with my son, and made the wine. Cost is $15. a founding administrator) moment, starting with the decision to offer training to Music in the Vines at of Las Positas College and heroic act of an assistant everybody in my company," McGrail Vineyards Treasurer of FOV, to create principal saving a choking Comerford said. "It's a life- On February 24, cozy up on the training program which child. shaking experience to see the heated panoramic patio begins March 2, 2019. Al- Recently, around 100 someone choking and not for live music by Loren Olk though part of the LPC employees of Service be able to help them.” from 1—4PM. Sausages, Community Education pro- Champions participated "If you're choking, don't meatballs, and flatbreadswill gram, it is funded entirely in a class that taught CPR look to hide -- look for be available for purchase. by FOV. The second class will be and abdominal-thrust, life- help," Comerford said. McGrail wine will be avail- able for purchase by the held on March 9th at Cedar saving training. The three- "And hope someone knows Mountain, also from 8:30- hour seminar was held by the advanced-thrust tech- glass or bottle. Live Music on Sundays 11:30AM. The third class is Service Champions at the nique." scheduled for March 16, and urging of founder/owner "Things happen where At Retzlaff Groove to some of the area’s will be held at Ruby Hill. Kevin Comerford. somebody will start chok- The fourth class is set for Comerford's youngest ing and walk away from the finest jazz with Matt Finders and Friends, on March 23 at Darcie Kent. All son, Landon, was choking table because they're embar- classes are three hours, and at school when a Pleasanton rassed, and the next thing February 24, 12— 4:30pm, at Retzlaff Vine- run from 8:30-11:30AM. Middle School assistant you know they've collapsed yards and Estate Winery. David Everett, who runs principal, Michael O'Brien, and are found dead around Bring a picnic, buy some the Enology and Winery rushed to save him. Quick- the corner." wine and unwind to the Technology programs at thinking classmates also Following that incident, finest jazz in the East Bay. Las Positas, says, “This se- assisted to make this emer- Comerford was inspired to 6-Pack Wine Special on ries is a collaborative effort gency into a feel-good story. offer CPR and abdominal- Retzlaff’s fine estate reds. between Friends of Open 11-year-old Landon thrust training to his Service Detlev Hanschke, left, with his son and grandchildren. Space & Vineyards, and Live music at The Wente Las Positas College. This is Comerford was having Champions employees and Estate Tasting Room lunch at school when the cap their families. Comerford a wonderful introduction to and Estate Winery, with On Sunday, February 24, on his water bottle lodged in wanted to do this because Now he needs help to fight the College's Wine Hospi- a disease for which all his Albert Jumbe of Discover 2019 (1 - 4pm), there will be tality program. Las Positas his throat. One of his class- in addition to the abdomi- TZ Travel with Salome' and music by Mike Osborn. His mates rushed to the office nal-thrust technique saving mechanical training in Ger- College offers Degrees, many is no match. Asante Africa, regarding the is a unique blend of many Certificates and transfer in to alert the school nurse and his son’s life, he himself Bonnie Bartlett of Nov 2019 African Safari and different musical styles, Viticulture, Enology, and O'Brien, the latter of whom had seen the abdominal- Charles R takes her Mer- Winelands Tour. from the bluegrass and Wine Hospitality.” dislodged the cap using the thrust method save lives in cedes to Detlev’s shop, and Live Music at the Wente country music of his youth, To register, go to: http:// abdominal-thrust method. other choking incidents. He swears she wouldn’t go any- Estate Tasting Room to blues and rock from the laspositascollege.edu/com- Comerford wanted to wanted to make sure others where else. Charles R held a Local favorite, Greg Lam- 50s to the present. Taste 5 munityed/index.php. share this feel-good story are prepared and aware of fundraiser for him this past boy, will perform on Satur- generations of wine making to especially cast light on its techniques and benefits. Presidents Day weekend, day, February 23, 1 - 4pm, at or enjoy a bottle on the patio. O'Brien's heroics, while in concert with their wine the Wente Vineyards Estate Food available for purchase. also hoping other companies club release. They are plan- Winery & Tasting Room. Wente Estate Tour & ning to coordinate another Complimentary. wine by the Tasting fundraiser in April, along glass or the bottle on the pa- On February 24, 2019 at with 3 Steves and Rodrigue tio. The Wood Fired Kitchen 11:30 to 1pm and then again Molyneaux, April 13 & 14. will be open, so please no at 2:30 to 4pm, learn all New Logo for Livermore Detlev’s son, Kevin, is outside food. about Wente family history the GM of the Porsche deal- Girl Scout Cookies & on the Estate Tour with ex- Area Recreation & Park ership in Livermore. He will Wine at Las Positas perienced wine educators. In be at the February 28th event Vineyards addition, check out behind at Page Mill. If you can’t Come have some fun and the scenes of the small lot District to Be Introduced make it, consider donating taste a wine flight paired production and working bar- to Detlev’s Gofundme page: specifically with everyone’s rel room. The tour, at 5565 The Livermore Area a large "L" within a circle. www.gofundme.com/donat- favorites: Girl Scout cook- Tesla Road, Livermore, Recreation and Park Dis- The L shape incorporates e4detlev. ies. A local troop will be concludes with a tasting of trict Board of Directors hills, the sun and tree. The To read the original sto- on site to sell their yummy Wente’s premier wines. For endorsed a new logo to use name of the district takes ry on Detlev published in cookies. “Everyone wins availability or questions call in identifying and market- the shape of the circle. this paper, go to: http:// there!” says Tasting Room (925) 456-2305. Cost: $35. ing the district. A survey was conducted www.independentnews. Manager, Curt Pipes, who Winery Tasting Room Stacey Kenison, Market- to determine which logo com/community/family- put together what he calls Sales and Service Pro- ing & Operations Supervi- people preferred. Accord- of-beloved-livermore-auto- “a unique flight” with wine- gram to Begin March 2 sor, noted that the logo has ing to Kenison, those who mechanic-appeals-for-com- maker, Brent Amos. Curious The first in a series of classes changed over the years. preferred the chosen logo munity-s/article_783f015e- as to what they cooked up? 2a5b-11e9-89fe-9fc7b- "The goal is to adopt a said, “It's easier to read." Come on out this weekend, c67ee8e.html consistent representation of "It looks better." "It makes Feb 23 & 24, and taste for who we are," she stated. "It me feel happy." BoaVentura yourself: is important to distinguish Kenison told the board Friday Tastings • Samoas paired with LPV us from the city and East that there are plans to in- BoaVentura de Caires Win- Sparkling Bay Regional Park District. clude a tag line as part of The logo says who we are the logo. The district will and all the positive things hold a contest asking people we do in the community." to submit short statements. 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C.A.R. committees. professionals have been Affiliate of the Year: Good Neighbor Award: selected to receive the Bay Annette Khaliq with First Gina Piper of Better Homes East Association of Real- American Home Warranty and Gardens Tri-Valley Re- tors®’ (Bay East) highest & JCP-LGS Disclosures alty in Pleasanton received honors for their achieve- received the Bay East 2018 the 2018 Good Neighbor ments during 2018. Affiliate of the Year Award. Award. Ms. Piper is the This year’s recipients Bay East Affiliate mem- Chair of the Board of the were recognized at the 2019 bers contribute time, money Valley Humane Society in Bay East Inaugural Gala and resources to support Pleasanton and has helped at Casa Real in Pleasanton the real estate profession. hundreds of animals in need. on Feb. 16. The winners Khaliq serves on the Bay During her annual fundraiser demonstrated high ethical East Affiliate Committee, is in 2018 she hosted at her standards and profession- involved with the Women’s home, she raised nearly alism, active community Council of RealtorS® and $42,000, all of which went involvement and a high level supports each of the weekly directly to the Valley Hu- of service to the real estate marketing groups in the Bay mane Society. profession. East jurisdiction. John Deadrich Distin- Realtor® of the Year: Outstanding Leader guished Service Award: Bill Leslie Faught received the Award: Mike Fracisco re- Espinola received the John Realtor® of the Year award ceived the Outstanding A. Deadrich Distinguished for demonstrating the high- Leader Award. This award Service Award. Named in est level of integrity and is given to a past presi- honor of the association’s commitment to Bay East dent of the association who first president and founding and the real estate profes- continues to pursue the vi- father, this award is given to sion. Following a 20-year sion of excellence in the a Bay East member who ex- career in other areas of the name of Bay East. Fracisco emplifies the self-sacrifice, real estate industry, Faught joined Bay East in 2003 and vision and accomplishments became a Realtor® in 2008. was recognized as the 2004 of the greatest leaders who She has earned several pro- Rookie of the Year for his have shaped the real estate fessional designations from contributions to the Liver- profession. Espinola has the National Association more and Valley marketing been a Bay East member of RealtorS® and serves groups and the Housing for since 2001. In 2008, he on the Bay East Board of All Committee helping raise stepped up his involvement Directors and Local Govern- funds for the Livermore in the Realtor® community ment Relations Committee. Habitat for Humanity proj- by joinin the Bay East Lo- Faught has also served on ect. He was elected to the cal Government Relations the Board of Directors for Bay East Board of Directors committee and later served the Pleasanton Rose Show in 2007 and served as Presi- on Professional Standards, for the last 13 years. dent of the Board in 2015. Multiple Listing Service and Rookie of the Year: Elisa Fracisco has chaired the Bay Strategic Planning commit- Chao with Legacy Real Es- East Property Management tees. In 2018, he was elected tate in Fremont received the Advisory and Leadership to the Bay East Board of Rookie of the Year Award. Evaluating and Selection Directors and served as Chao was the 2018 Chair of Committees in addition to Chair of both the Local the Bay East Young Profes- serving on the Investment Government Relations and sionals Network Committee Advisory Committee. He is the Local Candidate Rec- and constantly looks for a member of the California ommendation committees. ways to expand her real Association of RealtorS® Espinola has attended and estate education to serve her (C.A.R.) Board of Directors testified at many city council clients better. She actively serving as the 2018 Region meetings on behalf of Real- rescues and fosters dogs 6 Regional Chair and was torS® and home owners. from shelters along the West an active member of several Wetmore Road on a rainy day (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) School Spirit Competition Connects Community at Christensen Middle School

In the front office of This is a program in which dents and staff representing Christensen Middle School students and staff earn various grades and classes (CMS), posted on the wall, points for participating in were distributed into the is a small sign declaring and contributing to overall four houses for which they an allegiance to House school spirit. could earn points by partici- Hufflepuff, one of the four “With activities like pating in spirit days, school houses of Hogwarts castle canned food drives or door activities, special events, in the Harry Potter book decorating contests, even clubs, and positive behav- series. It seems quirky – an spirit days, we are seeing ior. Student and staff IDs office inside joke, perhaps the excitement on campus are scanned to the system – and one would not think driven by our staff,” said to track points, which has twice about it until discov- Shayna Danielsen, Leader- the added bonus of incen- ering colorful clues that the ship teacher at Christensen. tivizing adherence to the entire campus was engaged “Parents are also getting into policy of wearing one’s ID in a spirited competition to the spirit, cheering on their throughout the day.

The four houses of the Hogwarts castle from the Harry Potter book series (Photo courtesy of LVJUSD) school gear, dances, and oth- Although the school is easy as joining one’s peers er events or items that con- symbolically divided into for a game or a dance, or tinue to promote participa- four houses, the 5-Star pro- simply reaching out to an- tion and inclusion in school gram is about bringing the other student. Through this activities. By engaging with school together. Everyone intentional engagement, the school, participating in has an opportunity to ex- Christensen can foster deep- school community events, press pride in the campus, er connections, instill char- and keeping the atmosphere classmates, and coworkers. acter values, and enhance positive, students and staff Earning more points is as pride in its community. collect enough points to Leadership class at Christensen Middle School (Photo courtesy of LVJUSD) amplify that behavior. “This program has been 56th Annual positively reinforcing con- collect points for one of the students’ houses and asking Involvement of Chris- nections between people all SPRING COIN SHOW four houses: Gryffindor, about who is in first. It has tensen’s leadership group over our school,” said CMS March 3, 2019 Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and been a great thing for our has sparked some creative Principal Pat Avilla. “Stu- 10am - 5pm Slytherin. Christensen has CMS community!” applications for the points; dents are getting excited, not suddenly begun offering The 5-Star program was Leadership students can so parents get excited, too. free admission electives in Potions or Quid- installed throughout the gain volunteer hours and free appraisals Teachers are really involved hourly drawings ditch, but has been engaging campus this year. It gained points to host “cash-in” in making sure their houses free parking its entire school community the buy-in of its students, events, where students are are doing well and being through the 5-Star program. teachers, and families. Stu- able to exchange points for represented.” elk’s lodge 940 Larkspur Drive, Livermore

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Nancie Allen of Master- ty, Vision, Innovation and ally well equipped to lead Cunha, Legacy Real Estate Tri-City: June Burckhardt, erties, Livermore; Key Real Estate Advantage Leadership. the Realtor® community and Associates, Pleasanton; Legacy Real Estate and At-Large: Joe Annunziato in Fremont has been in- She has served on the Bay throughout the year. Past President Tim Am- Associates, Fremont; Al- III, Annunziato and Associ- stalled as the 2019 President East Executive, Strategic The new Board of Di- brose, Berkshire Hathaway lison Hull, Realty Experts, ates, San Leandro; Viviana of the Bay East Association Planning and Professional rectors, who will represent HomeServices, Castro Val- Fremont; Steve Medeiros, Cherman, Better Homes and of RealtorS® (Bay East). Standards committees. She more than 5,500 Realtors® ley; Chief Executive Officer, Realty Experts, Fremont; Gardens Tri-Valley Realty, An inaugural gala for Ms. is an active member of the and Affiliates from through- Tricia Thomas. Jackie Pena, Legacy Real Pleasanton; Sandi Gomes, Allen and other Bay East Newark Rotary Club. She out the San Francisco Bay The 2019 Board of Direc- Estate and Associates, Fre- Pride Properties, Livermore; leaders was held at the Casa also serves on the California Area, are: tors, by District are: North mont; Tri-Valley: Barbara Angela McIntyre, Alain Real Winery in Pleasanton Association of RealtorS® Officers: President Nan- County: Anne McKereghan, Clemons, Coldwell Banker, Pinel RealtorS®, Alameda; on Feb. 16. As the chief Board of Directors. cie Allen, MasterKey Real Alain Pinel RealtorS®, Al- Pleasanton; Tracey Esling, J. Affiliate Director: Bob Hen- elected officer, Allen’s focus The new Board of Direc- Estate Advantage, Fremont; ameda; Central County: Bill Rockliff RealtorS®, Pleas- ry, Bob Henry Photography, for 2019 will be promoting tors brings many years of President-Elect Tina Hand, Espinola, Parkview Realty, anton; Leslie Faught, Alain Pleasanton. the Bay East core values: experience in real estate and Intero Real Estate, Castro Hayward; Sinath Thi, Cold- Pinel RealtorS®, Pleasan- Communication, Integri- its members are exception- Valley; Treasurer Sheila well Banker, Castro Valley; ton; Ed Gomes, Pride Prop- OBITUARIES

Lois A. Carpenter and enjoyed a loving mar- the Knights of Columbus. and Shannon. She is sur- hummingbirds. She worked spouses, Jeska and Kevin. Oct 26, 1924 - Feb 16, 2019 riage until his death. He is He served on the parish vived by her sister, Cath- as a medical assistant and After a 5+ yearlong battle survived by his wife, Marv council and other numerous erine Walsh and brother Leo then administrative assistant with stage IV colon cancer, Recent Resident of and their three children: ministries. He also enjoyed "Buddy" Weston. Siblings at Ford Aerospace. She and Pinky was called home to Livermore from Hayward Kim Koos (Dan) of El Do- his membership with the Margaret " Peggy "Flynn Bill enjoyed local Bay Area God on Monday morning, On February 16th, 2019 rado Hills, Chris Greene Livermore- Pleasanton Elks and John "Jackie" Weston sightseeing as well as trips February 18th. our family lost an amazing (Stacy) of Soquel, CA, and and Sons In Retirement preceded her in death. in the USA and to Germany Pinky moved to the soul, Lois Carpenter of 94 Pamela Franklin (Steve) of (SIRS). Rose Marie filled the and Canada. United States in pursuit of years young. Lois was one Sammamish, Washington The family would like hearts of all who knew and the American dream. She of the smartest, funniest, as well as 8 grandchildren: to thank the doctors and cared for her through her graduated from USF with loving, caring, thoughtful Katie, Carly, Abby, Nate, nurses at Valley Care Stan- smile and powerful faith in a Bachelor’s of Science in woman you could have ever Davis, Taylor, Carson and ford hospital for the care prayer. She will be missed Information Systems, while met. She had a wealth of Kambelle. they provided over the years dearly but our memories will working full time at Pacific knowledge and was fasci- as well as the loving staff at keep her forever near. Bell (AT&T). She met the nating to sit with and talk to. Creekview Skilled Nursing Rosary Tue Feb 19 at 6 love of her life, Fred, at a She lived through the who kept him comfortable pm Callaghan Mortuary, house party in Union City, Prohibition era, the Depres- during his last hours. 3833 East Ave, Livermore, CA. They proudly called sion, the Dust Bowl, World In lieu of flowers, dona- Mass Wed Feb 20 at 10 am Livermore, CA their home War II, and so much more. tions in Jack’s memory may St. Michael's Church, 458 for 31 years, where they During World War II she be made to the St. Eliza- Maple St, Livermore, Burial raised James and Erika. was a "Rosie the Riveter". beth Seton building fund will be at the National Me- Pinky was an active member She lived in the Bay Area for the John Paul II center morial Cemetery of Arizona. LaVergne was a woman of the Livermore Filipi- since 1949. She saw herself at https://www.catholicsof- Callaghan Mortuary is of strong faith in Jesus and no-American organization as a California Okie from pleasanton.org/pledge-now. honored to be serving the a lifelong member of the where she served as Presi- Oklahoma. She is survived html. Friends and family Boyle family. An online Lutheran Church. dent and Vice President. by her Son, Bruce Carpen- are invited to a visitation on guestbook is available for The family wishes to ter, and her Daughter Paula Jack loved a great round February 27th at 11:30a.m. condolences at www.cal- express their gratitude to all Foulk. She had four Grand- of golf and the monthly followed by a funeral mass laghanmortuary.com of the very kind caregivers children and eight Great poker group he started with at 12pm. at: at Tiffany gardens, Silver Grandchildren. She will be friends. For nearly 20 years St. Augustine’s Catholic In Loving Memory Oaks and Mocho Park for greatly missed. Callaghan Jack enjoyed singing in the Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., LaVergne House the many years of love and Mortuary is honored to be Broadway chorus in Pleas- Pleasanton, CA compassion they showed not serving the Carpenter fam- anton as well as serving on Jun 19, 1924 – Feb 11, 2019 only to Lavergne but also to ily. An online guestbook is LaVergne passed away the board for The Lodge at Rose Marie Boyle her husband Bill and all of available for condolences Lake Tahoe where he and at the age of 94 on Febru- our family. at www.callaghanmortuary. Marv owned a timeshare, Rose Marie Boyle passed ary 11, 2019. She was pre- Friends and family are com often inviting family and away Feb 15, 2019 at age 93. ceded in death by the love invited to attend a viewing, friends to come for a visit. She is preceded in death by of her life, her husband of celebration of life and burial Jack Greene Jack was involved in the her husband Robert Boyle. 31 years, William. LaVergne on Friday, February 22, Pinky took pleasure in was a loving mother to Geof- Sept 26, 1933 – Feb 7, 2019 Catholic Community of 2019, at 11am at Callahan shopping, Bay Area sports Pleasanton, as a member of frey (Sveta) Austin of Wal- Mortuary. (Niners, Warriors, Giants), Jack Greene passed from the Knights of Columbus. nut creek, Gretchen (Tom) Callaghan Mortuary is and reading romance novels. this life in the early morning He also served on the parish Arthur of Sointula, BC, honored to be serving the Together with her husband on Feb 7, 2019 surrounded council and other numer- Canada, Anita Bleakmore House family. and family, she enjoyed by family after a lengthy ous ministries during the of San Jose, stepsons Wil- An online guestbook is traveling the world. With her illness. The youngest of 3 46 years the family lived in liam House and Richard available for condolences faith in mind, many of these boys, he was born Septem- Pleasanton. House of Milpitas, and lov- at www.callaghanmortuary. trips included visiting holy ber 26, 1933 in Pittsburg, Jack loved a great round ing grandmother to Matt, com. sites. Pinky was a devout Pennsylvania. He grew up in of golf and the monthly Theresa (Juan), Josh, Diana, Catholic, always holding Sandusky, Ohio and gradu- poker group he started with Ken, Paul, Nathan, Summer, Francisca “Pinky” Our Blessed Virgin Mary ated from Bowling Green friends. For nearly 20 years Josh and step granddaughter Kelsey close to her heart. University in Ohio. Jack enjoyed singing in the Ashley. Pinky brought love and After serving 3 years in Broadway chorus in Pleas- Born, raised and married in LaVergne was born on Jul 22, 1960 – Feb 18, 2019 laughter into the lives of the Air Force, Jack began anton as well as serving on Philadelphia, Rose lived in June 19, 1924 in Chicago, In loving memory of anyone she met, and she will his career of 30 plus years the board for The Lodge at Maryland, Illinois, Arizona Illinois. She married Greg- Francisca “Pinky” Kelsey be greatly missed. We love in the food industry working Lake Tahoe where he and and California. She raised ory Austin in 1948 and they July 22, 1960 - February 18, you, mom. for Campbell’s Soup, Pep- Marv owned a timeshare, three daughters: Maureen moved to California. She 2019. Born in Manila, Phil- There will be a prayer peridge Farms and later Del often inviting family and O’Boyle (Nelson Chiu), loved living on the west ippines, Pinky moved to San and mass held in honor of Monte as a manager indus- friends to come for a visit. Rosemary Boyle-Forsythe coast, growing flowers and Francisco, CA in 1977. She Pinky. For more informa- trial engineering department. Jack was involved in the (Larry) and Susan Daum citrus fruits in the garden. is survived by her spouse, tion regarding date and time, He married Marvel Catholic Community of (Robert). Her grandchildren She enjoyed the wildlife Fred Kelsey III, her children, please contact St. Michael’s Downing on Oct 14, 1961 Pleasanton, as a member of are Bella, Larry Jr, Robert too, especially deer and James and Erika, and their Church.

FORK, IDAHO 83811: 21, 28, March 7, 2019. The Independent Legal No. da on January 09 2019. Expires filed with the County Clerk of LEGAL NOTICES You have been sued by Ocwen FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4475 Published February 7, January 09, 2024. Alameda on January 30 2019. Loan Servicing, LLC, the Plain- NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14, 21, 28 2019. The Independent Legal No. Expires January 30, 2024. tiff, in the District Court in and FILE NO. 554412 FILE NO. 554467 NAME STATEMENT FOR INFORMATION 4473 Published February 7, The Independent Legal No. for the County of Bonner, Ida- The following person(s) doing The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 554455 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PLACING 14, 21, 28 2019. 4475 Published February 7, ho, Case No. CV09-18-1415. business as: Happy Hippo Pet business as: Shwe Maynmar, The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT LEGAL NOTICES 14, 21, 28 2019. The nature of the claim against Sitting, 823 Delaware Way, 1106 E Stanley Blvd, Liver- ing business as: Four Well- FILE NO. 554532 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Call 925-243-8000 you is an action for declaratory Livermore, CA 94551, is here- more, CA 94550, is hereby ness Co. 6253 Dougherty Rd, The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS relief and judicial foreclosure by registered by the following registered by the following #6204, Dublin, CA 94568, is business as: Keough Consult- FILE NO. 553849 NAME STATEMENT of the real property currently SUMMONS owner(s): owner(s): hereby registered by the follow- ing, 809 Hopkins Way, Pleas- The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 554844 known as 237 SILVER CREEK Ashly L Texeira, 823 Delaware Kevin Maung Law, 1867 Slate ing owner(s): anton, CA 94566, is hereby business as: C. James Proper- The following person(s) doing RD., CLARK FORK, IDAHO IN THE DISTRICT COURT Way, Livermore, CA 94551. Court, Union City, CA 94587. Four Wellness Co. 6253 registered by the following ties, 5424 Sunol Blvd #10-255, business as: Driven EV, LLC, 83811 and legally described as OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL This business is conducted This business is conducted by Dougherty Rd, #6204, Dublin, owner(s): Pleasanton, CA 94566, is 2472 Armstrong St, Livermore, DISTRICTOF THE STATE OF by an individual. The date on a married couple. The date on CA 94568. Tracy Keough Whelan,809 hereby registered by the follow- CA 94551, is hereby regis- THE EAST HALF OF THE IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE which the registrant first com- which the registrant first com- This business is conducted by Hopkins Way, Pleasanton, CA ing owner(s): tered by the following owner(s): NORTHWEST QUARTER OF COUNTY OF BONNER a Limited Liability Company. 94566. C. James Realty Group Inc. Shane Sansen ,545 Belmont THE NORTHEAST QUARTER menced to transact business menced to transact business OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP under the fictitious business under the fictitious business The date on which the regis- This business is conducted 5424 Sunol Blvd #10-255, Ct , Brentwood, CA 94513. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, 56 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, name(s) listed above: N/A name(s) listed above: N/A trant first commenced to trans- by an individual. The date on Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is conducted by LLC, BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER Signature of Registrants: Signature of Registrants: act business under the fictitious which the registrant first com- This business is conducted a Limited Liability Co. The date Plaintiff, COUNTY, IDAHO. /s/: Ashly L. Texeira, Owner. /s/: Kevin Maug Law, Owner. business name(s) listed above: menced to transact business by a Corporation. The date on on which the registrant first v. This statement was filed with This statement was filed with N/A under the fictitious business which the registrant first com- commenced to transact busi- Any time after 21 days fol- the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda Signature of Registrants: name(s) listed above: N/A menced to transact business ness under the fictitious busi- IAN JAY REUTER AKA IAN lowing the last publication of on January 24 2019. Expires on January 25 2019. Expires /s/: Melissa Stephenson, CEO. Signature of Registrants: under the fictitious business ness name(s) listed above: N/A J. REUTER; SARA DIANE this summons, the court may January 24, 2024. January 25, 2024. This statement was filed with /s/: Tracy Keough, Founding name(s) listed above: N/A Signature of Registrants: REUTER; STATE OF IDAHO, enter a judgment against you The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alameda Principal. This statement was Signature of Registrants: /s/: Shane Sansen, Owner DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH without further notice, unless on January 25 2019. Expires filed with the County Clerk of /s/: Jessica K. Chappell, Presi- Managing Member. This state- AND WELFARE; AND DOES 4466 Published January 31 & 4468 Published February 7, 14, prior to that time you have 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, February 7, 14, 21 2019. 21, 28 2019. January 25, 2024. Alameda on January 28 2019. dent. This statement was filed ment was filed with the County filed a written response in the including all parties with an in- The Independent Legal No. Expires January 28, 2024. with the County Clerk of Alame- Clerk of Alameda on February proper form, including the Case FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS terest in and/or residing in real 4470 Published February 7, 14, The Independent Legal No. da on January 09 2019. Expires 4, 2019. Expires February 4, Number and paid any required property commonly known as, NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT 21, 28 2019. 4472 Published February 7, 14, January 09, 2024. 2024. filing fee to the Clerk of the 237 Silver Creek Rd., Clark FILE NO. 554579 FILE NO. 555149 21, 28 2019. The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. Court at 215 South 1st Avenue, Fork, Idaho 83811, and legally The following person(s) doing The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4474 Published February 7, 14, 4476 Published February 7, Sandpoint, ID 83864, (208) described as: THE EAST HALF business as: Total Investiga- ing business as: The Lash NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 21, 28 2019. 14, 21, 28 2019. 265-1432,, and serve a copy of OF THE NORTHWEST QUAR- tions, 5556 Oakmont Circle, Lounge, 3016 W. Jack London FILE NO. 553965 NAME STATEMENT your response on the Plaintiff’s TER OF THE NORTHEAST Livermore, CA 94551, is here- Blvd., Livermore, CA 94551, is The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 553848 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE OF PETITION attorney, Sydney K. Leavitt, at QUARTER OF SECTION by registered by the following hereby registered by the follow- business as: Bay Fog, 811 The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT TO ADMINISTER ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 13125 35, TOWNSHIP 56 NORTH, owner(s): ing owner(s): Brennan Way, Livermore CA ing business as: CJR Prop- FILE NO. 554625 ESTATE OF: W. Persimmon Lane, Ste. 150, RANGE 2 EAST, BOISE ME- Samir Haddad, 5556 Oakmont Camelia Theaceae Corpora- 94550, is hereby registered by erty Management, 5424 Sunol The following person(s) doing Boise, ID 83713. ROGELIO S. BELENA RIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, Circle, Livermore, CA 94551. tion, 177 Park Avenue, Ste 200, the following owner(s): Blvd #10-255, Pleasanton, CA business as: CaliSign, 497 Ber- a.k.a. IDAHO, Christopher Morand, 811 94566, is hereby registered by nal Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, A copy of the Summons and This business is conducted San Jose, CA 95113. ROGER S. BELENA Complaint can be obtained by an individual. The date on This business is conducted Brennan Way, Livermore CA the following owner(s): is hereby registered by the fol- and as Case No. CV09-18-1415 by contacting either the Clerk which the registrant first com- by a corporation. The date on 94550. C. James Realty Group Inc. lowing owner(s): ROGELIO BUGAY BELENA of the Court or the attorney menced to transact business which the registrant first com- This business is conducted 5424 Sunol Blvd #10-255, Michael James Twomey, 497 Case No. RP18918209 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICA- for Plaintiff. If you wish for under the fictitious business menced to transact business by an individual. The date on Pleasanton, CA 94566. Bernal Ave, Livermore, CA To all heirs, beneficiaries, TION ON COMPLAINT FOR legal assistance, you should name(s) listed above: N/A under the fictitious business which the registrant first com- This business is conducted by a 94551. creditors, contingent credi- JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE immediately retain an at- Signature of Registrants: name(s) listed above: N/A menced to transact business Corporation. The date on which This business is conducted tors, and persons who may AND DECLARATORY RELIEF torney to advise you in this/s/: Samir Haddad, Owner. Signature of Registrants: under the fictitious business the registrant first commenced by an Individual. The date on otherwise be interested in matter. This statement was filed with /s/: Corinne Tran, President. name(s) listed above: N/A to transact business under the which the registrant first com- TO: DEFENDANTS SARA the will or estate, or both, of: Dated: 12/22/2018 the County Clerk of Alameda This statement was filed with Signature of Registrants: fictitious business name(s) menced to transact business DIANE REUTER and DOES 1 ROGELIO S. BELENA a.k.a. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/: Christopher, owner. This listed above: 12/05/2018 under the fictitious business through 20, inclusive, includ- on January 29 2019. Expires the County Clerk of Alameda ROGER S. BELENA and as By: Augustine (DEPUTY) ing all parties with an interest January 29, 2024. on February 11, 2019. Expires statement was filed with the Signature of Registrants: name(s) listed above: N/A ROGELIO BUGAY BELENA. The Independent Legal No. in and/or residing in real prop- The Independent Legal No. February 11, 2024. County Clerk of Alameda on /s/: Jessica K. Chappell, Presi- Signature of Registrants: erty commonly known as 237 4465. Published January 31 4467 Published February 7, 14, The Independent Legal No. January 11 2019. Expires dent. This statement was filed /s/: Michael James Twomey, A Petition for Probate has been SILVER CREEK RD., CLARK February 7, 14, 21, 2019. 21, 28 2019. 4481 Published February 14, January 11, 2024. with the County Clerk of Alame- Owner. This statement was filed by: JUANITA L. BELENA FEBRUARY 21, 2019 • The Independent 11

in the Superior Court of Cali- FILE NO. 5546389 Signature of Registrants: registered by the following EMPLOYMENT Free Pine & Oak Wood ALS TO SHARE advertisements for housing and fornia, County of ALAMEDA. The following person(s) doing /s/: Omar Hindiyeh, President. owner(s): You cut & haul it employment that contain any 160)BOAT / RV RENTAL The Petition for Probate re- business as: 1)Willow & Wolf This statement was filed with Jon Schwartz, 5224 Diane HELP WANTED! Lots of Pine cones, too preference, limitation or dis- SPACE quests that: JUANITA L. Ranch 2) Whiskey Rye Ranch, the County Clerk of Alameda Lane, Livermore, CA 94550, Please call crimination based on protected Memory Gardens Cemetery BELENA be appointed as per- 6033 Dagnino Rd, Livermore, on February 11, 2019. Expires Kelly Schwartz, 5224 Diane (408)897-3156 Inland Valley Publishing Co. classes, including race, color, sonal representative to admin- CA 94551, is hereby registered February 11, 2024. Lane, Livermore, CA 94550. Yard Duties & Burials Client Code:04126-00001 religion, sex, handicap, familial ister the estate of the decedent. by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted by Full-Time Position 127) LOST/ FOUND Re: Legal Notice for status or national origin. IVPC Plus ( X )The petition requests the Whiskey Rye, LLC 6033 Dagni- 4483 Published February 21, a Married Couple. The date on Benefits, Vacation, Sick Pay Classified Ads does not knowingly accept any decedent’s will and codicils, if no Rd, Livermore, CA 94551. 28 March 7,14, 2019. which the registrant first com- NOTICES / The Federal Fair Housing Act, advertisements that are in vio- any, be admitted to probate. This business is conducted by menced to transact business Starting at $17.00 an hour ANNOUNCEMENTS Title VII of the Civil Rights Act lation of the law. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The will and any codicils are a Limited Liability Co. The date under the fictitious business For more information 155) NOTICES of 1964, and state law prohibit available for examination on which the registrant first NAME STATEMENT name(s) listed above: 2/8/2019 Please Call “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- in the file kept by the court. commenced to transact busi- FILE NO. 554996 Signature of Registrants: 925-447-8417 fornia law requires that contrac- A hearing on the petition will ness under the fictitious busi- The following person(s) do- /s/: Jon Schwartz, Owner. This 65) HELP WANTED tors taking jobs that total $500 be held in this court as follows: ness name(s) listed above: N/A ing business as: Retzlaff statement was filed with the or more (labor and/or materials) Date: 03/26/2019 TIME: 9:30 Signature of Registrants: Vineyards, 1356 S. Livermore County Clerk of Alameda on 57) SERVICES be licensed by the Contractors AM Dept 201. at: SUPERIOR /s/: Demetrious N. Shaffer, Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, is February 13, 2019. Expires State License Board. State law COURT OF CALIFORNIA Owner Managing Member. hereby registered by the follow- February 13, 2024. BE WARY of out of area com- also requires that contractors County of Alameda 2120 Martin This statement was filed with ing owner(s): The Independent Legal No. panies. Check with the local include their license numbers Luther King, Jr. Way Berkeley, the County Clerk of Alameda Robert Wesley Taylor, 1356 S 4486 Published February 21, Better Business Bureau before on all advertising. Check your CA 94704 Berkeley Courthouse on January 30, 2019. Expires Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 28 March 7,14, 2019. you send money or fees. Read contractor’s status at www. / Probate Division If you object January 30, 2024. 94550. and understand any contracts cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB to the granting of the petition, The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted ANIMALS before you sign. Shop around (2752). Unlicensed persons you should appear at the hear- 4478 Published February 14, by an Individual. The date on for rates. taking jobs less than $500 must ing and state your objections or 21, 28 March 7, 2019. which the registrant first com- 2) CATS/ DOGS state in their advertisements file written objections with the menced to transact business TO PLACE that they are not licensed by court before the hearing. Your under the fictitious business ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, the Contractors State License appearance may be in person name(s) listed above: N/A for adoption information con- CLASSIFIED AD Board.” or by your attorney. If you are a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants: tact Valley Humane Society at Call (925)243-8000 creditor or a contingent creditor NAME STATEMENT /s/: Robert W. Taylor, Owner. (925)426-8656 of the decedent, you must file FILE NO. 554588 This statement was filed with MERCHANDISE REAL ESTATE The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alameda your claim with the court and 168)LAND FOR SALE mail a copy to the personal rep- ing business as: Oppedisano on February 6, 2019. Expires resentative appointed by the Wood Fire Pizza, 596 Caliente February 6, 2024. 114) FOR SALE 170)LAND FOR RENT court within the later of either Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, is The Independent Legal No. (1) four months from the date hereby registered by the follow- 4484 Published February 21, 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ YARD 157)OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO/ of first issuance of letters to a ing owner(s): 28 March 7,14, 2019. SALES DUPLEX/APT RENTAL general personal representa- Joe Nichols, 596 Caliente Ave, 165)HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- tive, as defined in section 58(b) Livermore, CA 94550. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Adopt a new best friend 118) FREE SECTION of the California Probate Code, This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT TVAR or (2) 60 days from the mailing by an Individual. The date on FILE NO. 554329 Tri-Valley Animal or personal delivery to you of a which the registrant first com- The following person(s) doing Rescue notice under section 9052 of menced to transact business business as: Golden Gate Res- the California Probate Code. under the fictitious business taurant Inspections, 1807 San- Our current weekly adoption Other California statutes and name(s) listed above: N/A ta Rita Rd D-271, Pleasanton, events include: THE ADDRESS IS THE TRI-VALLEY legal authority may affect your Signature of Registrants: CA 94566 is hereby registered rights as a creditor. You may /s/: Joe Nichols, Owner. 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Word Wizards Cast a Spell Driving Out Cancer, A Personal Mission Rick Avila, a racecar ties in Northern and Central State Modified Series pre- At LVJUSD Spelling Bee driver from Pleasanton, California, dedicated their sented a check to ValleyCare is on a personal mission season to cancer awareness Charitable Foundation for some began to be eliminated to Drive Out Cancer. The with their Driving Out Can- more than $5,500 to support from the competition, spirits 55-year-old first noticed cer campaign and, in part- SHC – VC’s cancer services. stayed high. After misspell- abdominal symptoms of a nership with their fans and “It takes a special person ing a word and returning to Neuroendocrine Tumor (a drivers, raised money for to turn a tragic experience her family in the audience, rare tumor that arises from cancer services at Stanford into a healing one. Rick is Lily Feng of Arroyo Seco a person’s neuroendocrine Health Care – ValleyCare that special person,” says planted herself in a seat. “I cells; also known as NET) (SHC – VC). Shaké Sulikyan, Execu- want to stay and see who when he was 42. Rick toler- “I chose to donate to this tive Director of ValleyCare wins!” she declared, enthu- ated and ignored the pain cause because of personal Charitable Foundation. “He siastically supporting her for 11 years. Three days involvement with cancer,” bravely shared his personal peers to the dramatic end. after he finally reported the said NSMS Tech Official experience during the sea- Those in the audience symptoms to his doctor, he Paul Clark. “We had a little son to educate others and were forced to stifle their was in surgery to remove ‘scare’ here in the Clark inspire their fans and the excitement and trepidation tumors in his small intestine. camp in June 2014, when drivers in the series to talk as the spellers worked out He still has many Stage IV my wife, Carol, was diag- about cancer. His courage their words, some of which NETs in his liver which are nosed with breast cancer. has inspired many and has they had never heard or seen not surgically removable. She's a survivor, and we're helped people in their cancer before but managed to work “I don’t consider myself getting close to that magical journey. We are honored to out with phenomenal skill. someone who’s dying of a five-year mark at this time. be the recipient of the funds The students’ abilities to fatal disease,” says Avila. When it was mentioned at raised through this effort determine how unfamiliar “Instead I see myself as the drivers’ meeting for our and know that they will 4-6 grade winner, Luke Bailey, with Assistant words should be constructed a suvivor of a noncurable first race of the season that play a critical role in helping Superintendent Mike Biondi (left) and Superintendent was a brilliant demonstra- cancer.” As a racecar driver 2018 was going to be the cancer patients who trust our Kelly Bowers (right) tion from diligent readers in the North State Modi- Driving Out Cancer Tour, a Hospital and physicians with and writers who have a so- fied Series (NSMS), Rick couple of race teams stated their care.” phisticated understanding of complex words, displaying this skill even in their mis- spellings, and each proving their mettle. In the end, after fourteen hard-fought rounds in the 4-6 grade contest, Luke Bailey from Joe Michell K-8 and Ashley Lane from Smith Elementary dueled over the word “memora- bilia,” which Bailey spelled successfully. He sealed his victory with the word “de- ciduous.” In the 7-8 grade Roya Rashidchi (left) and Austin Antony (right) - 1st and event, Roya Rashidchi of 2nd place winners, respectively, in 7-8 grade competition Christensen Middle School (Photos courtesy of Livermore Granada Boosters) delivered a one-two punch with “connoisseur” and From “zero” to “zuc- competitions. The event for “claustrophobia” – the latter chini” in only a few short students in grades 4-6 took narrowly missed by Men- rounds, the Livermore Val- place on February 6, 2019, denhall Middle School’s ley Joint Unified School and on February 13, 2019 Austin Antony in the final Rick Avila with his #42o modified (Photo courtesy of Rick Avila) District (LVJUSD) Spell- for grades 7-8. As LVJUSD round – and won on the ing Bee was a nail-biter Superintendent Kelly Bow- word “lieutenant.” from start to finish. Every ers, Ed.D. said, “This is your The first and second is making every effort to they would donate 10% of “We had many drivers competitor, representing time to shine in front of your place winners from both help as many other cancer their winnings to the cause and crew members who the top spellers at each of families, your principals, groups will advance to patients – present and future throughout the year. Stand- donated to this cause,” said their respective school sites, and your peers,” and the the 2019 Alameda County – as possible. He’s spreading ing next to Nadine at the NSMS co-promoter Nadine spelled their way through an spellers certainly delivered. Spelling Bee Championship the word to everyone who meeting, I quietly said, ‘Oh, Strauss. “We gave a report impressive array of words For the first time in re - on Saturday, March 16 in will listen to pay attention to yeah. Well, I'm donating at each race of our progress. while the audience held cent memory, all 33 spell- San Leandro Arts Educa- their body and get symptoms 25% of my official's pay this One driver, Dustin DeRosier its breath. The poise and ers from the grades 4-6 tion Center. The elementary checked early. season to this fight.’ It was of Cloverdale, donated $360 sportsmanship of each stu- group went through the student competition begins In 2018, the NSMS, a that important to me.” throughout the season. 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Comedic Opera: 'The Barber of Seville' Set at the Bankhead Theater

One of the most recognizable comedic operas of all time, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, opens at the Bankhead Theater March 9. This Livermore Valley Opera production, is directed by Rob Herriot. The Tri-Valley’s professional opera company will present two weekends of performances, fully-staged with orchestra at the Bankhead Theater. Performances are March 9th, 2019, 7:30pm Opening Night, March 10th, 2019, 2pm, March 16th, 2019, 7:30 pm, and March 17th, 2019, 2pm. Opening Night Gala celebration dinner will be held at Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard, 4:00pm. (Separate ticket purchase required.) “This production brings together such experienced op- era talent, including singers from the New York Metropol- itan Opera and other great stages,” says Erie Mills, LVO’s Artistic Director. And she should know, being an alumnus of the Met herself. Alex DeSocio and Peter Strummer in 'Don Pasquale' “Thomas Glenn, who will sing the role of Almaviva, holds a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. Peter Strummer as Bartolo, (LVO’s Don Pasquale), returns to the Bankhead as well as Shirin Eskandani as Rosina, (LVO’s Cinderella), and Alex DeSocio (LVO’s Don Pasquale), as Figaro.” One of the greatest Italian opera buffa ever written, Selections of the Opera Barber is based on Beaumarchais’ classic French comedy that tells of the clever barber Figaro and how he assists the Livermore Valley Opera will present selections noble Count Almaviva in winning the hand of his beloved from The Barber of Seville. Rosina by outwitting her lecherous guardian, Doctor Bar- The program takes place on February 24 from 2 tolo. Riotous comedy, memorable arias and spectacular to 3 p.m. at the Pleasanton Library. ensembles abound. Beethoven was even quoted saying to Based on Beaumarchais’ classic French comedy, Rossini, “I congratulate you. It will be played as long as the opera tells of the clever barber Figaro and how Italian opera exists”. he assists the noble Count Almaviva in winning the “It's an audience favorite for opera veterans and new- hand of his beloved Rosina by outwitting her lech- comers alike,” says Mills. “It is an opera full of drama erous guardian, Doctor Bartolo. Riotous comedy, and misunderstanding, and yet, the right people wind up memorable arias and spectacular ensembles abound together and nobody dies! And with the projection of Eng- in what is arguably the greatest Italian opera buffa lish supertitles, the audience won’t miss a single laughable ever written. line.” Of Barber, Beethoven told Rossini: “I congratu- The opening night gala includes dinner at Uncle Yu's at late you. It will be played as long as Italian opera the Vineyard, followed by a dessert reception in the Bank- exists”. head Theater. The welcome reception with wine and ap- This free performance, open to all will be held petizers begins at 4:00pm and dinner seating at 4:30 pm at in the large meeting room, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, Uncle Yu's, conveniently located one-half block from the Pleasanton.

(continued on page 9) 2 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019 International A Cappella Champs in Concert at Firehouse

The world-class professional a cappella group Six Appeal comes to the Firehouse Arts Center Theater in Pleasanton for one concert only, on Saturday, March 2, at 8:00 p.m. Despite their cheeky group name, the six male vocalists all have some very seri- ous musical skills: in 2018 the group beat out 181 top-tier a cappella groups to win the International A Cappella Championship in Moscow. Also known for their impeccable comedic timing, Six Appeal wraps everything up with the energy and vitality of a rock band. With not an instrument in sight, except of course their six sets of vocal chords, the band navigates multiple genres of music, rolling through decades of hits from classic oldies to current chart toppers, plus a few original tunes. The members are formally trained in singing, pedagogy, composition, and have over 100 combined years of musical education and experience, bringing a diverse repertoire of styles, musical and otherwise, to the stage. In addition to their 2018 International title, SA is featured on numerous “Best of” A Cappella albums, sang the National Anthem at the 2013 Sugar Bowl, and has garnered awards for Best Original Song and Best Original Arrangement among many other acco- lades. When not head-lining, Six Appeal performs with Andy Grammar, Louie Ander- son, Jay Leno, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, and Thundercat. Show time is Saturday, March 2, at 8:00 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $27 - $37. Tickets online at www.firehousearts.org, by calling 925-931-4848, and in person at the Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, in downtown Pleasanton. Box Office hours are Six Appeal to perform. Wednesday - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and two hours prior to performances if not sold out.

Master Fiddlers Celebrate Canadian Music in Performance

Master fiddlers Natalie mother once said that in her with him as front-man in and Leahy have effortlessly creating a unique style of office, 2400 First Street MacMaster and Donnell household, a fiddle never the band Leahy for over blended the traditions of their own. in downtown Livermore, Leahy will return to the had to be taken out of its 15 years. His high-energy their heritage with a per- Tickets are available at online at www.lvpac.org or Bankhead Theater for a case, there was always one exhilarating style makes for sonal interest in bluegrass, the Bankhead Theater box by calling 373-6800. lively celebration of the sitting on the piano or the an instantly-recognizable Cajun and country sounds, music of their Canadian table. She received her first musical signature. roots, “Visions of Cape fiddle at the age of nine, When the two married in Breton and Beyond.” Filled released her first recording 2002, the world discovered with fiddling, dancing and at the age of 16, and has that they are as dynamic on singing, the award-winning never looked back. Winner stage together as playing couple will share their of numerous awards and apart. Although they have passion for the musical beloved by audiences for performed with each other heritage of their hometowns her energetic stage presence for years, they only released of Lakefield, Ontario and and flamboyant playing their first duo album in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. style, MacMaster has fans 2015. “One” includes origi- Natalie MacMaster and around the world and has nal material, as well as tra- Donnell Leahy will bring shared the stage with such ditional and contemporary “Visions of Cape Breton artists as Paul Simon, Car- tunes. The foot-tapping and Beyond” to the Bank- los Santana, and Faith Hill. dance tunes of the Cape head for one performance Leahy is renowned Breton style emerged from only on February 27, 2019. among Cape Breton fiddlers the Celtic- and Gaelic-in- Before joining forces, for his dazzling finger- fluenced music of Scotland MacMaster and Leahy had ing and agile bow move- that arrived in Nova Scotia already established success- ments. He has spent his with immigrants of the 18th ful musical careers in their entire life with a fiddle in century. This traditional own right and still con- his hand, surrounded by a style is thought to be par- tinue to tour independently. fiddle-playing father from ticularly well preserved in The two were both born Ontario, a step-dancing Nova Scotia, as immigrants into their musical careers. mother from Cape Breton, were largely isolated from MacMaster comes from and a talented group of sib- musical developments in a family of fiddlers. Her lings who have performed their homeland. MacMaster Master fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy - Photo Rebekah Littlejohn FEBRUARY 21, 2019 • The Independent 3

Acoustic Guitar Concert Raising Funds for Music Scholarships Fretted Friend's Produc- have performed together tunes, arrangements of jazz toire. Often using a variety instruments, the duo takes ten several books about tions presents a benefit for more than a decade. standards, and the occa- of guitars that may include advantage of a wide tonal guitars and guitar instruc- concert for the Livermore Drawing from their indi- sional classical piece, Teja baritone, metal-bodied palette. tion. Both Teja and Doug Rotary’s Music Scholarship vidual catalogs of origi- and Doug are having fun resonator, and 12-strings in Besides performing and have also produced and Fund. nal compositions, Celtic presenting a varied reper- addition to more standard recording together, Teja and are featured in hundreds of This evening of solo Doug are also both leading instrument demonstration acoustic guitar features re- authorities on the acoustic videos on YouTube, Peg- cording artists Teja Gerken guitar and its players. Both head Nation, and Acoustic and Doug Young. have written extensively for Guitar. A video of Teja and It will take place on Sat- magazines such as Acoustic Doug performing “Au- urday, March 2, 2019 at the Guitar, Guitar Player, Fret- tumn Roads,” Live at the Bothwell Arts Center 2466 board Journal, Fingerstyle Winters Guitarfest 2018 can 8th Street, Livermore. Guitar, and Premier Guitar, be found at: https://youtu. Michael Ferrucci says and have individually writ- be/8auDgsi43WM "Teja Gerken and Doug Young are both extraordi- nary solo guitarists and this event should be considered a 'must see' for any and all guitar lovers, beginner or professional players here in Livermore-Amador the Tri-Valley” . Seating is Symphony very limited and advance ticket purchase is recom- CoLorFUL mended. Checks for tickets CHArACterS should be written to "The Spellbinding Performance Rotary @Foundation of of Rossini’s “William Tell” Livermore”. and more! Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at Sat FeB 23 at 8pm 7:30 p.m. in the "West” performance room. Re- freshments will be available for purchase. tHe CLAirVoYAntS Advance tickets $30.00 Mind Blowing Magic (recommended) are avail- able at following loca- Sun FeB 24 at 3pm tions and at the door: The Travel Bug, 2269 Third Street, Livermore; Mozart Einstein & Me 2156 First Street. For reservations and In- Teja Gerken and Doug Young Duo formation contact Michael Ferrucci at frettedfriend@ gmail.com All net proceeds will be as a tax-deductible contri- Tri-Valley community for part of their career plans. presented to the Livermore bution. decades. Scholarships are exclu- Rotary’s Music Schol- Fretted Friend’s Michael Music Scholarships are sively granted to Livermore Ferrucci has been introduc- granted to those qualified music students. arship Fund. Donations to nAtALie MACMASter & DonneLL LeAHY • 2/27 the Music Scholarship Fund ing and supporting live Livermore music students San Francisco Bay Area can be made to the “Rotary music, especially acous- who are considering mak- fingerstyle guitarists Teja Foundation of Livermore” tic guitar throughout the ing mu-sic an important Gerken and Doug Young Just Booked! internAtionAL Teen Open Mic Night in Pleasanton Taking Sign Ups GUitAr niGHt Dexterity and Diversity The City of Pleasanton’s Ptownlife.org Web Team, High School Music Collaborative and Inklings Coffee & Tea are Within the World of partnering to present the Teen Open Mic Night. Performances are open to all Pleasanton high school students. All ages Acoustic Guitar are invited to attend. To sign up to perform, fill out the form at bit.ly/march8openmic. Teen Open Mic Night will take place 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 8. This free event gives teens the opportunity to thu FeB 28 at 7:30pm showcase their talents in music, spoken word, poetry, or comedy. Inklings Coffee & Tea is located at 530 Main Street, downtown Pleasanton. 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org For more information or to sign up, contact Joelle Glushenko, Recreation Supervisor at (925) 931-3432. 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore

4 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019 Solo and Ensemble Festival Features Student Musicians The annual Tri-Valley students in their district ing. A command screening Solo & Ensemble Festival music program. The festival is a second opportunity to will be held on Saturday, is divided into three events, perform, this time in front 2/23/19, at Las Positas Col- Band Instruments, String of a “screening judge”. Of lege. This is the 57th year Instruments, and Vocal/ these screenings, 12-15 the Livermore Valley Joint Piano. performers will be se- Unified School District Entrants have five lected for a formal evening Music Staff has hosted the minutes to perform their performance at the Barbara event. The festival runs selection in front of a clini- Mertes Center of the Arts. from 8:30 am until 4:30 cian. Clinicians are public The Command Perfor- pm, followed by a formal, school educators known for mance represents a cross- “Command Performance” their expertise as musicians section of the district’s mu- at 7:00 pm in the Barbara and teachers. After each sic program and will feature Mertes Center for the Arts. performance the soloist/en- performers on a variety The purpose of the semble receives comments of instruments, as well as Festival is to foster a love and a rating, which rates various age levels, from the for “Art” music. Perfor- their performance against district music program. mance literature will consist a standard for their age All events and perfor- of “classical” repertoire. group. Ratings range from mances, including the eve- Students may perform as “needs improvement” to ning command performance Cast finishes rehearsal. Photo - Doug Jorgensen a soloist or as part of an “superior”. are open to the public. ensemble (duet, trio, etc.). In addition, performers Admission is free. More than 200 stu- who have demonstrated Las Positas College is 'Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon' to dents participate annually. superior musicality may located at 3000 Campus Participants must be music receive a Command Screen- Hill Drive in Livermore. Be Performed at Livermore High Livermore High School will present "Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" as its winter show. Performances are February 22, 23 and February 28, March 1, 2 – at 8 pm in the International Film Festival Opens LHS Performing Arts Theater. In the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, by Don Zolidis, the fairy tales of the Broth- with Thriller 'Riphagen' ers Grimm are turned on their heads as 26 performers attempt to combine all 209 The International Film stories--from classics like "Snow White", “Hansel & Gretel” and "The Frog Prince" to a member of the planning trying their best to keep the the more bizarre ones like "The Devil's Grandmother" and "Fisher Girl & The Talking Series arrives at the Vine committee. “By the end Nobel Prize Committee in Fish"--into one big, super mega-story. Find out what happens: when you make a deal Cinema & Alehouse on of the film, you’ll feel like the dark about the death with the Devil, the Enchantress and Rumplestiltskin—all at the same time; whether Thursday, February 28 at you have actually met the of a world famous econo- Prince 1 or Prince 2 or Prince 3 gets the girl; all about the witch which watched Walt’s 7:30 PM with the thriller characters.” mist,” Block notes, adding, wish; Little Red is guilt-tripped into bringing Grandma her sweets; and, finally, the an- Riphagen. Based on a true The series also includes “Series-goers will enjoy a swer to the question: How many actors does it take to act out the story of “Cinderella”? story, this Dutch drama the French drama A Bag world tour without leaving Tickets are $10 reserved, $5 balcony. They can be purchased online at the LHS follows a young policeman of Marbles and the Israeli the comfort of their movie Cowboy webstore or at the door. as he tracks down a con comedy Stockholm. Both seats.” The cast features Leah Anonuevo, Elias Barauskas, Ashley Jensen, Athena Mc- man who robs unsuspecting will screen on Sunday, For a complete write-up Peake, Melia Nichols, Fiona Smith, Aidan Taylor as The Narrators; Elias Barauskas, families hiding from the March 3. “Stockholm is and to purchase tickets, go Blake Burrell, Emerson Carr, JD Cerruti, Nalini D’Souza, Maly Ghannam, Gianna Nazis during WWII. a more mature version of to eastbayjewishfilm.org. Gutierrez, Mikayla Henry, Toni Jackson, Ashley Jensen, Bridget Mayhew, Athena “Riphagen captures your Week-end at Bernies, with Brochures will be available McPeake, Vy Nguyen, Tyler Olcese, Dylan Sanchez, Evangelina Sanchez, Fiona Smith, attention from the very first several long-time friends at the Vine Cinema, 1722 Hakili Smith as The Fairy Tale Characters; and Benjamin Nelson as The Actor. scene,” says Bob Block, The play is directed by Carol Hovey. First Street in Livermore. Africa's Cultures to Celebrate the Anniversary of Catalyst Press Founding A celebration of Africa's cultures and the one-year African issues she explores in her new book, Under Water, over her town. Powers' previous books have been named a anniversary of Catalyst Press will take place at 7 p.m. on and their parallels to issues currently faced by the U.S. Skipping Stone Honor Book, ALA Best Fiction for Young Feb. 28 at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., Pleasanton. Coming out this month, Under Water, published by Adults, and a TIL Best YA Book winner, among many Catalyst Press (www.catalystpress.com) is celebrating Cinco Puntos Press (www.cincopuntos.com), is a sequel other recognitions. its one-year anniversary and the release of a new book to the award-winning This Thing Called the Future. Both Powers founded Catalyst Press with the mission to by its founder. Catalyst Press, founded by author Jessica novels follow a young Zulu woman, Khosi, who practices explore the world from different perspectives, and publish Powers, publishes books about Africa and by African as a traditional healer in a township of South Africa. In literature that pursues justice and peace. Catalyst’s current writers. Under Water, 17-year-old Khosi is left to care for herself books range from a graphic novel about African king The celebration will feature a special performance and her little sister after the death of their grandmother. Shaka to a collection of short stories that span the years of African dance by the Cheza Nami Foundation, and a Her struggle becomes worse as she ends up in the center before and during Somalia’s civil war. book-signing, reading, and talk by Powers on the South of xenophobia towards immigrants and turf wars taking All are invited to attend the celebration.

FEBRUARY 21, 2019 • The Independent 5 Speaker at Las Positas College to Lead a Talk on Athlete Resistance

Las Positas College's diversity consultant for Ma- of the sociology of sport as a bachelor's degree with Hill Drive in Livermore. Psychology Department jor League Baseball (1987), an academic discipline and honors from San Jose State Tickets, $10, are available and Psychology Club wel- worked with the Golden is the author of four books: University and a master's online at drharryedwards. comes sociologist and civil State Warriors (1987-1995) The Struggle that Must Be, and Ph.D. in sociology brownpapertickets.com or rights activist Dr. Harry in player personnel recruit- Sociology of Sports, Black from Cornell University. at the door (cash only) on Edwards. He will lead a ment and counseling, and Students and The Revolt of The Mertes Center for the night of the event. talk on athlete resistance on served in a similar role with the Black Athlete. He has the Arts is at 3000 Campus Thursday, February 21 at 7 the San Francisco 49ers. p.m. in the Mertes Center The programs and methods for the Arts Main Theater he developed for handling (Building 4000) at LPC, player personnel issues and 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Minority Coaches' Intern- Livermore. ship Program, developed The lecture, "Taking in conjunction with 49ers a Knee: Understanding a Head Coach Bill Walsh to Tradition of Athlete Resis- increase opportunities for tance," will reflect on Ed- Harry Edwards minority coaches, were wards' history of activism adopted by the National focused on developments at center of society, Edwards Football League in 1992. the interface of sport, race called for a Black athlete Throughout his career, and society. As an athlete in boycott of the United States Edwards has compelled the the 1960s when race rela- 1968 Olympic team. Years sports world to confront tions were at the front and later, Edwards served as a and address issues pertain- ing to diversity and equal opportunity. He has been a consultant with producers of sports related programs Free Lecture One Hour Before Curtain over the past 40 years and is considered the leading authority in race, sport and society. March 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2019 Edwards was a pioneer- ing scholar in the founding Tickets @ LVOpera.com Open Mic Regular price: $42- $90 Ages 20 and under: $20 Scheduled Ages 40 and under: $40 Whistlestop Writers will host an open mic for writers of all genres on Wednesday, February 27, World class Opera at 2019, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Swirl on the Square, 21 the Bankhead eater South Livermore Avenue, in downtown Livermore. Superstar cast! Don't miss out! Planned is an eve- ning of food, wine, and CAST "Vintage Toys and Collections" is the theme for the writing. Cynthia Patton, Sundays at Hagemann event on Sunday, February 24. Livermore’s Poet Laureate Nearly a dozen collectors will display their collections and the event’s host, says, of tools, bells, toys, coins, and stamps. Livermore “Don’t be shy! Support Lithophiles will bring rocks. There will be some rock local writers in a fun and welcoming environment.” painting. Featured will be a display of artifacts from the The Whistlestop Writers Panama Pacific Expo in 1915 including some novagems. Open Mic will continue Alex DeSocio Shirin Eskandani omas Glenn Peter Strummer Old tools welded into art objects will be part of the The on the fourth Wednes- Opera Santa Barbara Metropolitan Opera Lyric Opera of Chicago San Francisco Opera Metal Wrench Art display. In the big backyard the kids day of each month. For will find vintage toys and games to play As always, more information contact there will be tours of the ranch, blacksmith and art LivermorePoetLaureate@ LIVERMORE demonstrations and light refreshments. Hagemann gmail.com or find us on on VALLEY Ranch is at 455 Olivina Ave, in Livermore. Facebook. Oe 6 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Yesterday into Today TEDx Session By Sarah Bobson Planned in Dublin

TEDxEmeraldGlenPark 2019 will take place March LAVA LAMPS 9 at the Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon I’m amazed that some sixties fads are still around Avenue, Dublin. today, even though they may no longer rise to the level Walker retained the international rights to the product, TEDxEmeraldGlenPark will explore all the “IF’s” of being called a fad. Take the lava lamp. Today you may LVI went on to produce lava lamps in America for over 30 around the impact of human connection, health, technol- unexpectedly run across one or two here and there, and years. ogy, education, sustainability and anything in between. I’m always surprised when I do, but back then, when you The lava lamp is almost a misnomer; it’s hardly a TEDxEmeraldGlenPark serves the Tri-Valley area— visited someone’s “pad,” you expected to see one because “lamp” in the traditional sense because it doesn’t really Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon. they were an indelible part of the experimentation of give off much light. But, then, it became popular within It brings Tri-Valley leaders together and provides a forum that decade. Together with the aid of psychedelics, they the sixties counterculture not because of the outer light for the Tri-Valley community to share ideas, embrace dif- enhanced the counterculture’s quest for mind-blowing ex- it radiated, but because of the inner enlightenment it ferences, get educated, and understand many views. periences of the infinite. Watching the blending and ever- produced. At TEDx events, a screening of TEDTalks videos — or changing shapes of the globules floating around in the For me, the lamp represented a myriad of images, all a combination of live presenters and TEDTalks videos – lamp not only provided a sort of mesmerizing calmness, of them less-than lofty or cosmic. The globules, mesmer- spark deep conversation and connections. but it could also produce a profound, even spiritual experi- izing as they were, illuminated by beautiful lights in the The opening reception, registration and innovation al- ence, symbolizing, as many thought back then, depending liquid-filled container, nevertheless reminded me of fatty tissue badly in need of liposuction. Not exactly Walker’s ley will take place 1 to 1:30 . Sessions begin at 1:30 p.m. on how much they had imbibed, the ever-changing energy with the closing reception, innovation alley and listen to of the universe, the very nature of life itself, or some such original vision of alien-looking liquids, my vision prob- ably had more to do with my preoccupation at the time TED's video at 4 p.m. groovy notion. For information, go to www.tedxemeraldglenpark. Despite this spiritual application, the original idea for with unwanted cellulite that no amount of jogging could seem to sweat away. I did have my literary and cinematic com/2019-2/speakers-exhibitors/ the lava lamp was anything but spiritual. Like so many Scheduled speakers are the following: inventions, it came about in a most unexpected, and unas- references, though; I could also imagine the globules as alien life forms whose intelligence mere homo sapiens Vanessa Thomas, a South African-born Freelance suming, way. In 1963, Edward Craven Walker, a British Journalist with a scientific and research background, is accountant, was sitting in a pub, according to smithsonian- couldn’t even come close to matching. By the late seventies, with social and cultural changes now living in California. She views herself as a catalyst mag.com, “passing the time … when he noticed a home- for connecting people and is co-founder of the non-profit made egg timer crafted from a cocktail shaker filled with taking place, the lava lamp’s glow had dimmed. In 1989, Walker took on two business partners, Cressida Granger Dublin Arts Collective. alien-looking liquids bubbling on a stove top” (I’m still Jeff Parrett had a 30+ year career in technology as a trying to wrap my mind around that vision). Smithsonian- and David Mulley, who eventually took over Crest- software engineer. He saw the industry go from punch mag.com doesn’t indicate just how many drinks Walker worth and changed its name to Mathmos. Despite this, may have had by that point, but whatever the number, the the lamp’s glow might have gone out altogether if not cards to the cloud. After retiring in 2013 he is supporting alien-looking liquids gave him an idea, which led him to for another unlikely and unexpected turn of events: the social entrepreneurs in addressing the challenges we’re try to replicate the basic physics of what he had observed Austin Powers-fueled nostalgia of the 1990s, which turned facing as a society. using a bottle of Orange Squash and a light bulb as a heat up enough heat to rekindle the flickering fad. By 2000, Ali O’Grady, a mushroom marketer, turned zero waste source. production was again on, with Mathmos selling some cardpreneur. Ali founded quirky card start-up Thoughtful Shortly after that, Walker hired, according to wikipedia. 800,000 lamps. Human in October 2017, which works to take the “greet- com, a British inventor named David George Smith, who Today, the U.S.-based Lava Lite company supplies ings” out and put the human back into cards and how we actually developed the device and the chemical formula millions of lamps a year through a number of retail outlets communicate — specifically in dynamic relationships and required to put Walker’s idea into practice. According to that might make the counterculture revolutionaries of the challenging life circumstances (think cancer, grief, addic- smithsonian.com, the resulting lamp “paired two mutually sixties cringe. If you haven’t already noticed, take a walk tion…). insoluble liquids: one water-based, the other wax-based. through the lamp or novelty or home decorations sec- Nora Toure is an Additive Manufacturing expert since The exact recipe is a proprietary secret, but a key ingredi- tions in stores like Target, Walmart, and Bed, Bath, and 2010, distinguished by her peers and awarded several ent is the solvent carbon tetrachloride, which adds weight Beyond. There you’re likely to find the little ‘ole lava times for her work in the 3D printing industry. to the otherwise buoyant wax. The heat source at the bot- lamp, resembling a soda-pop bottle resting on something Dr. Mazzola is a licensed clinical psychologist with tom of the lamp liquefies the waxy blob. As it expands, its shaped like a bartender’s jigger, standing on a shelf next more than 15 years of experience. She began in commu- density decreases and it rises to the top—where it cools, to its more industrial-looking cousins, illuminated in jewel nity mental health services and foster care before entering congeals and begins to sink back down.” tones of aquamarine, amber, sapphire, topaz, and lavender, dutifully waiting to be purchased, taken home, and loved. into a medical system with more resources and programs. What began as a flight of fancy, ended up becoming a Megan Rose, a22-year-old country singer-songwriter, lucrative enterprise. Walker, whose other claim to fame, Or you can let your fingers click their way through cyber- space, where you’re likely to find this advertisement: “Are first gained national attention on Season 13 of NBC’s The again according to smithsonianmag.com, was making Voice. The San Ramon, CA native used the platform to underwater nudist films, created his own company, Crest- you looking for a super hip lamp that knows where it's at?” Or this ad for a lava lamp with a modern twist (swirl- showcase her powerful voice while also bringing aware- worth Ltd., in order to sell the lamps. During the sixties, ness to Multiple Sclerosis, a disease that has taken her Crestworth manufactured millions of these whimsical, ing glitter instead of globules): “Host the grooviest hangs with this lava lamp.” I’m still trying to figure that one out. fathers ability to play music away from him. oddball inventions each year. In addition, at a German TEDxEmeraldGlenPark 2019 Exhibitors: Sudhi Nema, trade show in 1965, the lamp attracted the attention of two ++++++++++++++++++ In next month’s column, I’ll talk about a current fad, Mixed Media Artist, Peace, clay artwork by Sudhi Nema, men, Adolph Wertheimer and Hy Spector, who subse- Linda Ryan, Artist specializing in Acrylic Pour Paintings, quently bought the U.S. manufacturing rights and began the smiley face, which actually had a reverse trajectory from the lava lamp. Although the modern version was cre- Jen Huber, Artist, Acrylic, Watercolor and Mixed Media selling what they called the Lava Lite Lamp. In the 1970s, Painter, Summer Ellis, Encaustic Artist, Sea Glass artwork the U.S. rights were again sold, this time to a man named ated in the sixties, back then it never became the fad that by Summer Ellis, Sawsan Wolski, Artist, Owner of The Larry Haggerty, who created Lava World International, it is today. which became a subsidiary of Haggerty Enterprises. While Frame Company, and others. FEBRUARY 21, 2019 • The Independent 7 'Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids' Event Hosted by Axis International A free event entitled with Axis, agrees. “Teach- pendent lives. “Raising Emotionally ing teens to be resilient in “Raising Emotion- Healthy Kids” is designed how they handle stress can ally Healthy Kids” is being to help parents gain practi- do a lot to prevent them presented on three sepa- Films Come cal solutions for approach- from feeling overwhelmed rate evenings in February ing stress with their child. and lead to healthier lives and March throughout the Hosted by Axis Community both emotionally and physi- Tri-Valley. The events will Health, guest speaker Gra- cally.” Gil and Mackey be on Thursday, February to Livermore's ham Wiseman will address currently work with several 28, 6:00 p.m. at the Robert social media and cell phone schools in the Tri-Valley Livermore Community strategies; the rise in anxi- providing health and well- Center, 4444 East Avenue, ety, depression, and suicide ness education to tweens Livermore; Tuesday, March Vine Cinema among teens; and signs to and teens. 19, 6:00 p.m. at Rosewood watch for in your child. Graham Wiseman, a Commons Auditorium, “Teens are faced with speaker, advocate, and 4400 Rosewood Drive, stress from so many aspects parent coach focused on Pleasanton, CA 94588; and of modern life that it can a variety of issues facing Wednesday, March seem overwhelming. But, today’s youth, will lead 20, 6:00 p.m. at Shannon 3 Must-See Films with the right tools and the parent education event. Community Center, 11600 information, parents can Following the tragic loss of Shannon Drive, Dublin, help,” says Emma Gil, his son to suicide, Wiseman CA 94568. Registration is one of Axis Community gave up his corporate career requested; RSVP at www. Health’s Primary Preven- to devote his time to help eventbrite.com by searching tion Educators. Heather parents guide their children for “Raising Emotionally Mackey, also a Primary toward happier, more inde- Healthy Kids.” Prevention Health Educator

Livermore Teens Invited to Submit Artwork The Livermore Pub- media: any combination of plete submission guidelines lic Library is offering an techniques. Entries will be and examples of acceptable Riphagen opportunity for teens to accepted from 10:00 a.m., hanging systems, please see share their artistic talent Monday, March 4, 2019 the library’s website. February 28, 7:30 PM: Dutch Thriller with local artists and the through 8:00 p.m., Wednes- Teen artwork will be on Livermore community day, March 20, 2019 at the display during the library’s by sponsoring the 2019 Civic Center Library. regular hours from 10:00 Teen Art Exposition and Artwork will be judged a.m., Monday, April 1, 2019 Competition. The library in each category at two through 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, A Bag of Marbles invites Livermore middle levels, Level 1: 6th-8th April 30, 2019 in the Civic school and high school grade, and Level 2: 9th Center Library Art Gallery. Sunday, March 3, 4:30 PM: French DRAMA students to submit artwork -12th grade. Ribbons will Artwork will be shown as on this year’s theme: In Our be awarded for Best of space allows. The com- Nature. Show and first, second, munity is invited to attend Livermore residents in and third place for each the Artist’s Reception that Stockholm sixth through twelfth grades category. Students may will take place Thursday Sunday, March 3, 7:30 PM: Israeli COMEDY are encouraged to submit an enter one art piece either as evening on April 18, 2019 original piece of art. Works an individual or as part of a from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in eligible for the exhibit are team. All artists are limited Community Rooms of the limited to 2D visual media to one submission only; Civic Center Library. in the following categories: participants may not enter For more informa- (1) painting: watercolor or as part of a team and as tion and to access entry Tickets at the door and online: acrylics; (2) drawing: pen- an individual. All artwork forms, please visit the cil, pen, ink, or pastels; (3) must be framed and/or TEEN SPACE http://www. eastbayjewishfilm.org photography: digital or tra- matted with an acceptable cityoflivermore.net/citygov/ ditional film; and (4) mixed hanging system. For com- lib/teens/default.htm

8 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Reception Sunday, March 3rd from from the barrels and futures will be Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts Imagination Expressed 2019, Pleasan- 2 - 4 Conference Room A, Civic Center available for purchase. Complementa- Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, at 7:30pm. Tickets $20 or 8 for $120. ton Art League show at the Museum on Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., ry to our Club Members plus their club 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Two item min. Main. Show runs January 8 to February Livermore. specific amount of guests. General bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. 24 during regular museum hours. 603 Wearable Art, reception March 23, tickets are $15 per person and are International Guitar Night Thurs.., MOVIES Main Street Pleasanton. 1:30-3 p.m. Wearable Art! Bankhead non-refundable. Music will be on hand. February 28, 7:30 pm. Bankhead The- Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Public A Winter’s Tale: Art Exhibit at the Bank- Theater Gallery Exhibit March 5 Garré Vineyard and Winery Wedding ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday of the head Theater Gallery, Jan., 10-March through April 20. Bankhead Theater, Showcase! February 24, 2019 meet bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. month with host Steve Chiolis. This 5, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. 2400 First St., Livermore. www.lvpac. with vendors, tour venues, watch PCAC presents Royal Jelly Jive, 8 p.m. year's theme is FOG CITY – films lvpac.org or 373-6800. org. a runway show, and sample hors March 1. Pleasanton Cultural Arts Tri-Valley Haven is bringing about San Francisco. Films are free. “Smaller than Life" a fine art exhibi- d'oeuvres and sparkling wine. Tickets Council benefit concert for Art in the back Eve Ensler’s The Vagina No registration is required. The films tion featuring artist Barbara Stanton MEETINGS/CLASSES are $15/ each. 12pm-3pm. To buy Schools. Royal Jelly Jive combines high Monologues by popular are screened in the Pleasanton Library February 1st- March 17th at the Arata Entries are being accepted for the ticket: bit.ly/garreweddingshowcase energy swing, soul, rock & hip-hop large meeting room. Everyone is wel- Fine Art Gallery. The show will feature Pleasanton Art League (PAL) annual Barrel Tasting Weekend - March 23 and featuring a sultry voiced lead singer, demand to the Bankhead come to attend. Some films are mature a combination of Barbara Stanton's art show and sale at the Alviso Adobe 24, noon to 4:30 p.m. sample wines swingin’ horns, gritty keys and a Theater in Downtown in content and may not be suitable miniature oil paintings and life drawing Community Park in Pleasanton. This is still in development right out of the bumpin’ rhythm section. Firehouse Livermore on Friday, April 5, for children. For more information or figurative work. Artist Reception on an open show, in which all categories barrel. Livermore Valley Winegrowers Arts Center., 4444 Railroad Ave., 2019 at 8 pm and Saturday, assistance, contact the Pleasanton Friday February 1st 5-7 PM. Live dem- of hung artwork and photographs will Association. Ticket and event informa- Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or April 6, 2019 at 2 pm and Public Library at (925) 931-3400, onstration of oil painting in Miniature be judged together. Show runs March tion at www.lvwine.org Trio 180, violin, 931-4848. 8 pm. Local talent Eleisa extension 4. 400 Old Bernal Avenue, on February 16th. Arata Art Gallery, 1, 2, 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. cello, piano, March 23, 8 p.m. Del Valle Six Appeal. 2018 International profes- Cambra is directing a whole Pleasanton. 637 1st Street, Benicia; 510-432- Registration deadline is Feb. 23, 2019. Fine Arts Concert. Bankhead Theater, sional a cappella champions! In 5167 https://aratafineartgallery.com/ Refer to the Prospectus and Registra- 2400 First St., Livermore. www. concert at the Firehouse Arts Center new show with several fresh OPERA Solo photography exhibit “Kerry Joy tion form at the PAL website: www. bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. Theater, Pleasanton. Saturday, March monologues. Proceeds will Livermore Valley Opera presents McGehee: Photography” through pal-art.com 2, 8:00 p.m. With impeccable benefit Tri-Valley Haven’s Rossini's Barber of Seville Opera; April 11th, represented by SLATE New Art Classes at Way Up Art and MUSIC/CONCERTS comedic timing and rock-band energy, domestic violence and sexual Bankhead Theater 2400 First Street, Contemporary Gallery (Oakland). There Frame. Beginning Colored Pencil Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music the six-man vocal band navigates assault programs. Tickets Livermore; March 9 and 16 at 7:30 will be 19 photographs on display at classes starting Thurs., Feb. 28th, every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 multiple genres of music, rolling are available online at www. pm; March 10 and 17 at 2:00 pm; the San Ramon Valley Conference 9:30-Noon for five weeks. Adult. Loca- S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// through decades of hits from classic lvpac.org . tickets at lvpac.org; information; (925) Center. Sixteen are N. California tion Way Up Art an Frame, 1912 Sec- retzlaffvineyards.com oldies to current chart toppers, plus a 321-1027 info@livermorevalleyopera. landscape images, including many ond St., Livermore. Instructor, Maryann Chris Bradley's Jazz Band ap- few original tunes thrown in. Reserved com taken in Livermore. I The San Ramon Kot. Classes are for beginners who pears regularly at: The Castle Rock seating tickets $27 - $37. Tickets The Drowsy Chaperone, Las Positas Valley Conference Center is open 24 will learn the properties of the colored CHORAL Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola available at www.firehousearts.org, College Main Stage, Mar. 8-17. 3000 hours a day, 7 days a week. 3301 pencil, color theory, and how to create Valley Concert Chorale, Joyful Trea- Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each month 925-931-4848, or at the center Box Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon. realistic drawings. Each student will sures: Joyful Songs that Dance! March from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, in www.laspositascollege.edu/performin- Alviso Adobe Show, Pleasanton Art create their own project by the end 9, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, small cover. downtown Pleasanton. garts/index.php League. March 1, 2, 3. 3465 Old of this session. For more information 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton; March Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 8 p.m. Feb. Marc Cohn, 7:30 p.m. March 11. DLux Puppets: Alice In Wonderland, Foothill Road, Pleasanton, 10 am to 4 or to sign up email maryannkot@ 10, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 22. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, March 9, 11 a.m. Fire p.m. Reception and awards March 3 gmail.com 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore. www. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org, Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., from 2 to 4 p.m. www.pal-art.com The Young Artists’ Studio has openings valleyconcertchorale.org 373-6800. 925-373-6800 Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Alamo Danville Artists’ Society in its 2018 – 2019 school year art Jazz on Inklings Coffee & Tea stage, California Feetwarmers, A Swingin’ 931-4848. Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit classes. Artist Peggy Frank offers AUDITIONS 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Good Vibes featuring Good Time. Veterans Memorial Build- High School Music Collaborative: ‘Artistry' on view seven days a week small group, individualized instruction Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre audi- young vibraphonist James Hall with ing, Pleasanton, 8 p.m. March 16. Originality 2.0; Live, Local, and Origi- from to Sunday, April 21, 2019. Guest in art to students ages 7 through tions for Joseph and the Amazing Leon Joyce – Percussion, John R. Burr www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. nal - Youth Music Festival 2019, April artist Jean Cherie will be showing high school. She also works with Technicolor Dreamcoat. Lyrics by – Keyboard and Matt Finders - Bass. Don Felder, March 18, 7:30 p.m. 18, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, her Raku sculpture pieces. Members’ adults. Projects include all kinds of Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Free admission. Doors open at 6:15 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. artworks include paintings, drawings, drawing, painting, printmaking and Webber Children's Audition (age 12 pm Sponsored By: PJS, Inklings and Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org, firehousearts.org or 931-4848. sculptures, ceramics, photographs, sculpture. Home schoolers and high and under): Monday March 11, 2019 Zelda Kohn, REALTOR® 530 Main 373-6800. Junie B. Jones The Musical JR, March and wearable art. The Blackhawk school students working on advanced at 7:00pm Children will be taught a St., Pleasanton; Seat reservations Jazz Ensemble & Orchestra. Las 22-31, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Gallery is located at 3416 Blackhawk portfolios are welcome. Peggy has short dance routine and music from EventBrite Positas College Main Stage, March Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Plaza Circle in Danville, Blackhawk been an art instructor in the Livermore the show. Children must arrive dressed Livermore-Amador Symphony, Feb. 21. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Plaza. (925) 648-8023. For more Valley for many years. Contact her at to dance. Please have children bring 23, prelude talk 7 p.m. concert begins, http://www.laspositascollege.edu/ Asbury Players Community Theater information, please contact Blackhawk (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ a completed audition form with all 8 p.m. Rossini: William Tell Overture, performingarts/index.php presents “Bloody Murder,” by Ed Sala, Gallery Director Kerima Swain at comcast.net. rehearsal conflicts listed. Please also Copland: Billy the Kid Suite Plus solos Bumper Jacksons, March 22, 8 p.m. a diabolically different and delightfully [email protected] Figure Drawing Workshop, every supply a current picture or headshot by the winners of the 2018–2019 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., warped mystery/comedy! March 23 Fragments, Edges, & Ambiguities. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists for your child. Teen and Adult Audition Competition for Young Musicians. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org, - 31, 2019. Fridays and Saturdays at March 1 through April 6 in the Har- bring their own materials and easels. (ages 13 +): Saturday March 9, 2019 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Pacific Chamber Orchestra, Schubert: 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. Asbury rington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Open to all artists. Professional artist 11:00am OR Sunday March 10th Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org, The Sublime, Sunday, March 24, 3 United Methodist Church, 4743 East Center in Pleasanton. 5 Bay Area models (nude). No instructor. Students 6:00pm. No appointments necessary. 373-6800. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Avenue, Livermore. $10 general Artists: Taryn Curiel (watercolor), Dan under 18 need written parental Auditions are First come, First seen. Banda Magda! In concert at the Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org, admission. Tickets available online at Lythcott-Haims (photography), Jane permission to attend. Cost $20 per Auditions will be held at the Tri-Valley Firehouse Arts Center Theater, 373-6800. www.asburylive.org, at the door, or call Peterman (ceramic sculpture), Yucali session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Repertory rehearsal space: 1020 Ser- Pleasanton. Sunday, February 24, Will Ackerman: The Gathering 4 Gui- (925) 447-1950. Seki (mixed media), and Cindy Stokes 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and 7:00 p.m. Jazzy latin-afro rhythms, tars, 7:30 p.m. March 28. Bankhead pentine Lane Suite 101 in Pleasanton. (photography). RECEPTION: Free refreshments are available. Call or www.trivalleyrep.org cinematic arrangements, plus the Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. COMEDY opening reception Thursday, February e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info best of mid-century pop, wrapped up www.bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. Free Comedy Show every Thursday 28, 7-9 p.m. The public is welcome to about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - MISCELLANEOUS in high-profile, high-energy 5-person at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the come preview the entire exhibit, chat [email protected]. Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours band. Lead by Greek-born composer, ON THE STAGE Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 First with the artists, light refreshments. of the 140+ year old ranch and free, orchestrator, singer, and accordionist The Clairvoyants, Feb. 24, 3 p.m. St. in Livermore. Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, WINERIES Magda Giannikou, Banda Magda glides Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Free comedy show every Thursday at family friendly seasonal activities. The Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 Fun Friday's at Wood Family Vine- from samba to French chansons, from Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org, Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 First last Sunday of each month, 1-4 PM. p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. yards. 4 to 7 p.m. 2407 Research Dr., Greek folk tunes to Colombian cumbia 373-6800. St., Livermore 7:30pm. Go to www.livermorehistory.com for Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Livermore: 2/22 - Jack Quigley Souled and Afro-Peruvian lando with consum- Sunol Repertory Theatre, Caught in The Parent Social & Comedy Night to the monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., Arts Center in Pleasanton, 4444 Out Music; 3/1 - Meshach Jackson. mate pizzazz. Reserved seating tickets Act written by Pat Cook and directed benefit Harvest Park Middle School Livermore. Railroad Avenue. Donations always Presidents Weekend Barrel Tasting - $27 - $37. Tickets available at www. by Sandi Bohner & Ray Spooner. Fri. PTSA at Tommy T’s, March 5, 5104 A Writers Meetup for adults 18 and appreciated. Saturday, February 16th & Sunday, firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or & Sat. 8 p.m. March 8-30. facebook. Hopyard Rd. Featuring Regina Stoops, older meets on the first Tuesday of Celebrate Women! 2019-Awards & February 17th runs from noon - 4:30 at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad com/SunolRepertoryTheatre and sunol. Tramane Webb, and Stacey Gustafson. every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. p.m. Tasting GSM & Grenache directly Avenue, in downtown Pleasanton. net/srt [email protected] at the Livermore Civic Center Library, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, Blanc soiree. 6-11 pm, Palm Center, MK Chavez will give a poetry reading. OPERA CA. There is no charge and no sign-up Pleasanton. https://valleyhumane.org • Saturday, February 23, 2:00 – 4:00 (continued from front page) needed to attend this informal gather- Livermore Half Marathon, Sunday, p.m. -- Livermore Reads Art Reception. ing. Hosted by local writer and NaNoW- March 3, race starts 7:30 a.m. Celebrate Mexican art and culture theater. The three-course Included in the ticket office at 2400 First Street riMo (National Novel Writing Month) Post-race wine and music festival. with artist Daniel Camacho and the dinner will be paired with price are engaging Lecture in downtown Livermore participant Sydney Dent. To learn more Registration and information at Hispanic Heritage Center. wines donated by Fenestra before each performance at or LVO website at www. about this program check the library’s www,LivermoreHalfMarathon.com • Sunday, February 24, 2:00 p.m. -- Los website at Livermorelibrary.net or call Museum on Main, An Afternoon or Panaderos Concert. Enjoy traditional Winery. Stage Director 6:30pm and 1:00pm, one LVOpera.com or online at the library at 925-373-5500. Evening with... Eleanor Roosevelt: Mexican folk music and dance featur- Rob Heriot and LVO’s hour prior to curtain time. www.lvpac.org or by call- Political Issues Book Club meets the Tuesday, March 5th, 2 pm; Firehouse ing the Bay Area group, Los Panaderos. Music Director Alexander LVO’s traditional artist’s re- ing 373-6800. Gala tickets 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads Arts Center. Tickets at www.museu- • Tuesday, February 26, 3:00 – 4:30 Katsman will be available ception is held in the lobby are $95 per person, separate books about issues and trends that monmain.org or (925) 462-2766. p.m. -- Maker Program for Kids. Make to meet with guests and immediately following each purchase. are driving current affairs in both the Janet Beard, The Atomic City Girls, a BrushBot at Springtown Branch Li- provide opera insights. Des- national and international arenas. 7:30 p.m. March 14. Rae Dorough brary, 998 Bluebell Drive in Livermore. performance. Livermore Valley Opera Topics that have been covered include Speaker Series. Bankhead Theater, • Thursday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. -- sert, wine and coffee bar at LVO, like other similar was founded in 1992, and politics, governance, economics, mili- 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Books & Brews at Eight Bridges Brew- the Bankhead lobby begins companies, is making a ma- presents fully-staged operas tary affairs, history, sociology, science, bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. ery. Join library staff to discuss Spare at 6:30. jor effort to attract younger at Livermore’s Bankhead the climate, and religion. Contact Rich Fur, Scales & Tails Animal Show, Parts and raise a glass to another Gala Tickets are $95, at 872-7923, for further questions March 15, 6:30 p.m. Robert Livermore eventful Livermore Reads Together at people who may have had Theater in the spring and and are available through little or no experience with fall. This gem of a theater Bubbles & Bacon in downtown Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, Eight Bridges Brewery located at 332 Bankhead Theater box of- Pleasanton, Feb. 23, 4 to 7 p.m. . Livermore. $8 per person www.larpd. Earhart Way in Livermore. the magical world of opera, features excellent lines of Event guests will enjoy bubbles and org fice or online at LVOpera. In addition throughout the month of com. Opera performance with new pricing for all sight and acoustics, helping bacon at 15 downtown locations. All Cirque Eloize “Saloon” March 21, 7:30 February, the Civic Center Library Art except tier 1 (row F and the opera to attract talented food pairings will be bacon inspired p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Gallery will feature a special exhibit tickets are a separate ticket and highlighted by a sparkling adult Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org, by artist Daniel Camacho and the Las purchase. G center) seating sections. singers and stage directors beverage. Tickets Starting at $40. 373-6800. Positas College Art Club. The red carpet is rolled Those attending may be for their performances. Pleasanton Downtown Association Livermore Reads Together 2019 is spon- out for all opera attendees asked for ID. Regular adult LVO is a professional opera www.pleasantondowntown.net Livermore Reads Together programs sored by the Friends of the Livermore with a photo op against a pricing is $42-$90; age 40 company and a 501(c) 3 Tails at Twilight, Friday, March 1, 2019 scheduled are: Library and include programs for all “step and repeat” backdrop and under: $40; age 20 and non-profit charitable arts - Parisian-themed evening in support • Thursday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. ages. For more information about this of Valley Humane Society. All-white -- Poetry Reading by MK Chavez. and other library programs, call (925) featuring Livermore Valley under: $20. organization. For more dress is encouraged for this Diner en Award-winning poet and Latinx writer 373-5505. Opera’s newly designed Tickets can be purchased information, visit www. logo. through the Bankhead box livermorevalleyopera.com.

Open Board of Trustee Seat Seeking Applications!

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

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

For additional information, please contact: Debra Nascimento, Executive Assistant/Board Coordinator, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District www.clpccd.org 7600 Dublin Blvd., 3rd Floor, Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 485-5208 Chancellor’s Office at (925) 485-5207 or [email protected] 10 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Knights of Columbus BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices in Costa counties. Shop during the Winter Native seeking assistance with the tournament itself bile. Volunteers interested in Livermore history Schedule Crab Feed Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box Plant Extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 23, (scoring, field prep, snack shack) but also and/or like working with children (mostly 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin as well as on Saturday, April 20, or over the donations to support raffles, silent auctions, 3rd graders) are needed. Mission is to teach The Livermore Knights of Columbus will hold the 46th Board or email information to editmail@ course of the week-end of May 4 and 5 during etc. For additional information go to: www.lhs- children the history of Livermore and instill in Annual Crab Feed and Charity Auction on March 16th, compuserve.com. Include name of organiza- the Tour’s usual Native Plant Extravaganza. A stampede.com & email:gocowboyssoftball@ them a sense of pride in the city. There will 2019. The combination fundraiser and celebration will tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or portion of the proceeds from these plant sales gmail.com." be training. Time commitment could be as subject. Phone number and contact person will go to support the Tour. A $15 per person Native Daughters of the Golden West, little as a few days a year. There are usually take place at the Robert Livermore Community Center. should also be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. donation is requested to help cover the cost (California born Women) is a fraternal and have 3 docents at each school. If interested, There will be a lot to celebrate since the council won 2018 Friday.) of putting on the Tour. www.bringingbackthe- patriotic organization founded on the principles call Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail California Council of the Year in recognition of their rich natives.net of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- [email protected]. agenda of charitable activities. The fundraiser will also be Heritage Estates Health Fair - 5th An- The 2019 Livermore Fil-Am Scholar- tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing nual Fundraiser on Wednesday, February 27th ship applications are now open! Three scholars God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet familiar tunes with other folks along with piano a re-dedication to continuing the work that has benefitted 2019 at 3:15 p.m. at Heritage Estates, 900 will be selected for the $1000, $750, and $500 first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F accompaniment. The words of the songs will Livermore and the Tri-Valley area with a regular cadence East Stanley Boulevard, Livermore. OneEighty awards. Those who will be graduating this Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance be provided. No musical experience needed. of events that support youth, homeless, families, veterans Foundation provides grants to non-profit June 2019 from either Livermore High School from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- Most Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 at the Robert and many others. organizations that make positive changes or Granada High School, please have them see berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org Livermore Community Center. Small fee. in the lives of children and families in the their school counselor for the application. They Scottish country dancing in Livermore. Counter Point (Addiction Family Event chair and Deputy Grand Knight Anthony Con- community. Donation is $10. Silent auction, can also contact an officer or board member. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful Support Group), Counter Point is a free faith tarciego explained, “This year’s event will feature a live gifts and prizes. They must be a member of Livermore Fil-Am strathspeys that are the traditional social based, Christ centered (Al Anon based) band (Mixed Nuts), local wines and craft beers, and, of Jewelry Donations Needed. The to qualify. If not, membership applications are dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have program designed to help individuals with course, delicious high-quality crab and pasta.” Leaders of American Cancer Society Discovery Shop available. Scholarship applications are due by fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 family members who suffer from alcoholism in Pleasanton is holding its semi-annual Apr. 30. Winners announced on May 13 and to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, and drug addiction. We meet Monday evenings several of the organizations supported by the Knights over jewelry event to be held April 26-28, 2019. presented on May 18. 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance at 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship (348 the past year will be in attendance. “This year’s attendees The Discovery Shop is requesting donations Dress a Girl Around the World, an experience or partner required. We welcome North Canyons Parkway, Livermore across from will have the chance to talk with them and hear first-hand of necklaces, bracelets, rings and watches. invitation to make simple dresses for girls new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward Costco) and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at how the Livermore Knights are impacting our community Take a moment to peek in your jewelry box and in third world countries. Meetings are once at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at St. Michael Elementary School (345 Church donate some of your unused vintage, designer, a month. The next meeting is March 30, (925) 784-3662 for more information. Street, Livermore). For further information in a positive way” Contarciego said. The fund-raising por- costume and precious jewelry. Help make a from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s Hall, 325 Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise contact Kent (925-243-0211) or Rachel tion of the event which will include raffles, a cake auction, difference in the fight against cancer. Donations Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing machine or Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain (510-501-1411). live and silent auctions with an exciting array of prizes are accepted at the shop Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along with or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get and more. 10-4; Sun. 12-4. The Discovery Shop is located helping hands. (Those planning to stay all day rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- together for events like board games, movies in the Mission Plaza at 1989 Santa Rita Road, should bring a bag lunch.) Always accepting more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday According to Grand Knight Wesley Arnold, “This will Suite E., Pleasanton. Contact Kelley Meno at cheerful cotton fabric donations. Those who come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule be a great night where we celebrate success, have fun, eat 925-462-7374 for more information. can’t make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- of upcoming events can be found on Facebook well and hear stories that will compel guests to support an A night of music and dancing to arrange for kits that can be sews at home. tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text organization that is making our community a better place Cajun and Blues music by Tom Rigney Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more and Flambeau, March 9 at the Livermore- or [email protected] (that does have two water fountains along information. to live”. Pleasanton Elks Lodge #2117. Doors open at Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces Golden Circle Seniors, meetings Seating is limited to about 400 people. Visit www. 6 p.m. with dinner and dancing beginning at 7 - those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis are welcome. More information located on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in livermoreknights.org for details or call Dennis Lundbom p.m. Admission is $25 prepaid or $30 at the plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 (775)-772-6369 or Mark & Claire Duguid (925)-443-5873 door. Louisiana Cuisine will be available for Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every month from facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all purchase: Gumbo $12 and red beans and rice 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers on a variety of National Alliance on Mental Illness year, saving items for the annual bazaar in for tickets. $8. The Elks Lodge is located at 940 Larkspur related topics and to share challenges, solu- (NAMI) Tri-Valley Connection Support Group, November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds The Livermore Knights are also gearing up for their Dr., Livermore. For tickets and information, call tions, and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ meets Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:45pm at are donated to local charities. 2019 Ribs, Chili, Cars, Brews and Blues event on May the Lodge office at 455-8829 or emailsecre- comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings 11th, which will be significantly expanded after the tre- [email protected]. information. No cost. Rd., Pleasanton. This group is for anybody every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 530 Writing Club for Young Adults led by Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located experiencing a mental illness, for education Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe Room, mendous turnout for the 2018 event. young adult author J.L. Powers will meet at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans and support. Visit www.nami-trivalley.org, or Pleasanton. Check website for meeting updates The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal or- from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the third Thursday to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each contact Kelley Thorpe Baker, (714)296-3444. pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions ganization devoted to works of charity. They raise funds of the month: February 21, March 21, April month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars Club is a non-profit organization that seeks through various community events and donate the net 18, and May 16, 2019. The meetings will be coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans to identify needs within the community and held at the Civic Center Library, 1188 South veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You from foreign conflicts who are interested in work together to fulfill those needs. For more proceeds to worthy causes, mostly in Livermore and the Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The club is free. qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet staying engaged with other Veterans and their information or to get involved visit pleasanton- Tri Valley region. To learn more, visit www.livermorek- No registration is required. Aspiring writers other veterans and you will hear and see noth- families. The VFW is one of the strongest lionsclub.org. All are welcome. nights.org. may attend each meeting or as many or few ing has changed since you were discharged. Veterans organizations in America but is in Meals on Wheels Volunteers are needed as wanted. Teen Space page on the library’s We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will serious decline because of lack of member- to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors website: www.livermorelibrary.net, or contact enjoy being around veterans. Please consider ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays in Livermore or Pleasanton one day per week, Teen Services Librarian Jennifer Mosel at coming and joining your comrades, because of each month with a light dinner social at Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 p.m.. For Library's Snapology STEM 925-373-5576. there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at more information, please call (925)483-1989. Roy Lozano, drug and substance Ready on the right ready on the left. Visit our 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites prevention specialist and youth speaker post at [email protected] L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th interested individuals to attend its morning Class Taking Registration will present a talk at 7 p.m. on March 14. AA If you want to drink, that's your St.). For more information contact Commander meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at Livermore-Pleasanton Elks Lodge #2117 will business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las host the presentation at the Elks Lodge, 940 Alcoholics Anonymous 925-829-0666 Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, The Livermore Public Library will host Snapology Larkspur Dr., Livermore. For information, call 25th Annual Livermore High School Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- Livermore. For more information, go to www. hands-on STEM class on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the 455-8829. Stampede Softball Tournament Celebrating ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. There will Widowed Men and Women of Northern the 25th year of their Annual Softball Tourna- forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore be two sessions: 1:00-2:30pm and 2:45-4:15pm. CA., Feb. 24, 1 p.m. lunch in Sunol, RSVP by ment. Games will be held Thurs., April 4 – Sat. agency, has provided shelter and counseling Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ Feb. 21 to Ruby, 462-9636. April 6. Last year approximately 47 girls had for survivors of sexual assault and domestic CalWater.com Children will build ziplines while learning basic engi- Registration for the Sunday, May 5, signed with colleges prior to the tournament. violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. The Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and neering skills. This free event is designed for ages 6 and 2019 Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour Opening Ceremonies are on Thursday, April Haven provides free, professional individual experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, up and registration is required. Call 925-373-5504 starting is now open. Thirty five bird- and butterfly- 4th at 9:00am. Games will begin after the and group therapy for survivors of domestic Israeli and other world dances, easy line March 4, 2019 to register. Space is limited. friendly, pesticide-free, water conserving, low ceremonies with three full days of Softball. Ap- violence, sexual assault, and poverty. For more and circle dances, no partners required, maintenance gardens that contain 60% or proximate games hours on Thursday & Friday information on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Liver- more native plants will be open on Sunday, are from 9:00am – 9:00pm and Saturday from Groups and Individual Counseling, please call: Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts more Library. For further information, check www.liver- May 5, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various 8:00am – 10:30pm. Toff Garcia and Jeremy (925) 449-5845. Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. morelibrary.net or call 925-373-5504. locations throughout Alameda and Contra Luke are leading the committee and they are Docents for the Livermore HistoryMo- Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or

FEBRUARY 21, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD [email protected] Legion is the largest federally chartered Livermore Military Families, a support Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 veterans organization that is the veterans group for families in Livermore who have a Information, 447-8840. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 East Ave., at 10 a.m. p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore loved one serving in the Military, is intended to Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly American Legion Post 47 meets the second be a safe place for family members to come S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 and share their experiences and concerns with worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible children go to Kid’s Church following worship, Donations are also accepted on Mondays special attire needed. For more information call PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 others who understand what they are going study/Sunday school. For information, call nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. Margaret 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building through. All family members are welcome to 925-447-1246. to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 Christ Church (a nondenomina- gmail.com. from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; tional evangelical church formerly meeting in Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or of each month at the Livermore Veterans 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. 925-449-4848. Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East 925-449-6048. call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 Assistance League® of Amador Valley livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & invites all visitors to join this dedicated group All are welcome. 447-3428. at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, 925.846.0665. holidays. of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in RELIGION Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit), a faith Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, www.thecrossing.org. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton meetings are held on the third Thursday of the enriching ministry for women of all ages and services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Services include band-led worship music, Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley life stages, meets Thursday mornings, 9:30 – a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 Bible-based messages and Sunday School for anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our 11:30 am through May 9, 2019 at St. Charles All are welcome. a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or pre-schoolers and elementary through high invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. Borromeo Catholic Church, Borromeo Hall, Faith Chapel Assembly of God, call 447-2351. school students. Infant care is provided. www. with monthly dinner meetings and holding org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ 1315 Lomitas Avenue, Livermore. The theme Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. charitable events. The group supports Chil- yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. is Reflecting the Light of Christ to the World. for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:35 Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- Grace Missionary Baptist Church, dren's Hospital research, college scholarships Operation: SAM “Supporting All Guest speaker “highlights” include Father a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) and other charities. For information, contact Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Mark Wiesner, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo; 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Lynnewood United Methodist Church at 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. support organization based in Livermore. Tiffany Hoover – Theatrical Performance on the will be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly congregation School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. Questers is an international organization S.A.M. has been in operation since January life of Dorothy Day; Graham Wiseman – Mental every other month. Call for date and time and where all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale Health Advocate for Youth; and others. All are other church programs at 846-8650. a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school for youth Jeff Barger. who encourage preservation and restoration support of deployed troops. For information or Welcome. For a list of presenters or to learn Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both Discovery Church of the Nazarene, of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email more about WINGS: stcharleslivermore.org/ Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim at 846- 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor members learn about antiques, share and view [email protected] WINGS Questions: Janet Schott 925-373-9346 Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 0221, send an email to [email protected] Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open or Phyllis Clearwater 925-337-4299 a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and or visit www.lynnewood.org. Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 seums and antiques shops and help non-profit to new and established residents of the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth during the week at various times/locations. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM organizations with restoration and preservation Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 from September to May. New members are second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 10:30 a.m. Worship. For more information visit invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, program For more information www.fpcl.us or 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 and monthly adult socials. Information, call 925-447-2078. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch 449.1444. or e-mail [email protected]. 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. comers.com. St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Livermore invites members of the community Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday port Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the Children's classes during adult worship service. Scola at 447-9800. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 Spirit and His Work.” The church address is Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All com. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 gracembc.com www.trivalleystargazers.org/ DBE Daughters of the British Empire, North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service 278-1916. Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the heart and helping hands. All are welcome. yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: costumes give free guided tours beginning at 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood Childcare, and religious education for children 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday Asbury United Methodist Church, 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and as well as adults are offered. www.uucil.org or School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up call 925-447-8747. welcome to come and worship with us and to Church, all are welcomed. Sunday Worship information or weekday Bible study and Prayer and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully of women of British or British Commonwealth Congregation Beth Emek, Center for enjoy our hospitality. 925-462-4802. time is at 10:00 a.m. Children’s and youth group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. landscaped grounds. For information on the heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church groups Sunday School during worship services Welcome home. Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the and fellowship. Those interested in helping Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. and Sunday evening Middle School and High B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- volunteer Docent Program, please call the with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday service School Youth Groups. Children are welcome tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Milder, www.bethemek.org. with Rev. Andrew Lobban, Priest-in-Charge, at all services, and childcare in the nursery. Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and Livermore Homeless Refuge needs volunteers Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both group of retired men who join together to better Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations Godly Play children education. when nights are cold or rainy at Asbury and Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, information. (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, Little Brown Church, United Church three other churches. If you would like to Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 consider volunteering, additional information follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch Information on programs and memberships, SecularJews.org. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. and an application form are located at www. a fellowship meal. serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, training philosophies and schedules, and First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 livermorehomelessrefuge.org. For more infor- Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive spiritual Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday Pathway Community Church, 1055 mation about other opportunities visit www. community for people of all faiths and back- for lunch on the first Thursday of each month marathon/endurance training program. www. School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. grounds. All are welcome. 7567 Amador Valley at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest trivalleytriclub.com. a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the Pleasanton Military Families is a room are located at Third and N Streets. The youth, adult programs. Biblically based Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at service. Rev. Dinah Chapman, Minister. www. Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the Pleasanton based support group for those who Reading Room, which is open to the public, practical messages, nondenominational. All are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during trivalleyunity.org. 925.829.2733 Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- have a loved one serving in the Military. The features books, CDs and magazines for sale. welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 Asbury United Methodist Church tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday For information, call (925) 447-2946. (925) 322-1222. a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling 925-967-8177. of each month to share concerns, fears, and to Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- Church, where all are welcome is starting a A American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is celebrate the joys that are experienced. There Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Caregivers Support Group. Second Saturday of looking for veterans in the Livermore area who is no better support than being surrounded by a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., the month from 10:30 – Noon in the Fireside are interested in performing community service others who know what you are going through. and children's church provided. A "Night of 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 Room. The group will be facilitated by Pastor for young people and promoting veterans Three times per year, the group collects Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 Kathy, some Stephen Leaders and others with affairs. Interested veterans will meet with supplies and sends care packages to the Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. 371-6200. stfrancisanglican.church. experience in this area. Open to people in other like-minded veterans for camaraderie troops. Contact [email protected] for the Information, call 447-6282. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 The Center for Spiritual Living Liver- the community as well. Pastor Kathy. www. and support of veterans' causes. The American location of the next meeting. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don more Valley is now holding Sunday services at asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. 12 The Independent • FEBRUARY 21, 2019 Milestones

Florence Gordon Celebrates 99th Birthday Florence Gordon recently celebrated her 99th birthday with friends and family at Rose- wood Gardens. She an her family moved to Livermore in 1952. She has lived here ever since She is well known for her work at the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District office. As a volunteer greeter at the Livermore Kaiser Gift Store for many years, she is still inspiring everyone with her twinkle and smile. Her daughters, Linette Gordon Smith and Marsha Gordon Haines joined their mother in celebration of her long and productive life. Her husband, Frank Gordon, was a physicist at the Lab. He passed in 2012.

Lions Club Speech Contest Winner The Livermore Lions Club held its annual Stu- Pictured are Bill Nebo, Gino Barbalinardo, Ashley Porter, Cade Murphy, Rick King dent Speakers Contest at the and Bruce Shore. Livermore Library on Feb- ruary 3. This event is open Rotary Club of Livermore Hosts Speech Contest to all high school students in Livermore and the sur- By Bill Nebo inspiration” which was the Richard D. King, and attor- rounding area. For this year's The Rotary club of Liver- 2018 - 2019 theme for Rotary ney member of the Niles Ro- contest the speech topic was more held its annual Richard international. Ashley based tary club and past president "Freedom of the Press What D. King speech contest on her speech on how her late of Rotary International , was Does It Mean?" Wednesday, February 6 at grandmother brought to her on hand Wednesday to hear The Student Speakers the GHMG hotel with three life the commitment to em- the speeches and remarked Contest provides scholar- contestants from Livermore phasize her inspiring traits, that in all of his experience ships for higher education. High School. Senior Ashley and Gino gave credit to us the three student speakers Using the same speech, the Porter won the first place in his speech for a similar from Livermore high school winner may advance five prize of $300. Junior Gino inspiration from his older matched any he had heard more levels and end up with Barbalinardo took the second sister. Cade spoke about previously. a grand total of $21,500 in place prize of $200 followed his realization that what is Ashley Porter will go on closely by senior Cade Mur- inspiring is the helpful and to compete in the area speech college scholarships. The phy who won the hundred generous things one does contest to be held at Castle- state level contest will be dollar third-place prize. without seeking praise or wood Country Club during in June. The Lions Clubs of Each contestant had be- notice from others. the Rotary club meeting on California have been funding tween four and five minutes The founder of the contest February 28 at 5:30 PM. this event for 82 consecutive to address the theme “be the years. Pictured is the winner Chris Gonzalez and Ann Lopez, The winner this year of the chair. the Livermore Lions Club Dogtopia Opens in Dublin Student Speakers Contest is ladies are members of the Dogtopia has opened a new location in Dublin. Situated at 8000 Amador Valley Blvd., Chris Gonzalez, who is a se- Livermore Elks Lodge. Also as Granada. This year the all the speakers were from this location marks the second Dogtopia in the Bay Area. nior at Granada High School attending were Lions from The new location will be owned by local entrepreneur, Joe Castorena. He decided bring- and an Eagle Scout. Chris other clubs: Lion Ray Oliver Granada High School. Last fall Ann Lopez, the contest ing the dog daycare to Dublin would be the perfect opportunity to do something he loves plans to use his scholarship of the Alameda Breakfast while being his own boss. Joe also plans on opening a second Dogtopia in the area in 2019. money at the University of Lions Club and Lions Gopa chairperson, visited the Ca- reer/Activities Director at Dogtopia sets the industry standard among dog daycares with its three key benefits: Pennsylvania, where he will Kumar and James Varghese education, exercise and socialization. Pet parents are walked through a detailed facility tour attend the Wharton School of the Hayward Silicon Val- Livermore High School and while their furry children are evaluated for Dogtopia’s open-play environment. Dogtopia of Business. The contest fi- ley Indian Lions Club. Lion at Granada High School to employs webcam technology in each playroom that allows pet parents to check on their nalists were John Molitoris, Kumar is the chairman of the discuss and distribute infor- pups from anywhere. another senior at Granada Student Speakers Contest for mation about how students In addition, Dogtopia launched the Dogtopia Foundation with the goal to enable dogs and an Eagle Scout, and Re- Zone 8. Chris will be com- may participate. She will to positively change our world. The Foundation funds programs focused around three gina Molitoris, a freshman at peting at that zone level in go see them again in the fall causes: Services Dogs for Veterans, Youth Literacy Programs and Employment Initiatives Granada. San Lorenzo in March. about the 2020 contest. For for Adults with Autism. One hundred percent of funds raised are donated directly to sup- Judges who decided the At last year's contest there more information about the ported organizations. To learn more, visit www.dogtopiafoundation.org. winner were Shana Peete, Jo were high school student Student Speakers Contest Dogtopia of Dublin is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Ann Acero, Debra Coray, and speakers from Brentwood, visit the Livermore Lions Saturday and Sunday. For more information on Dogtopia of Dublin, call 925-587-4048 or Janet Hartwig. Three of these Dublin, San Ramon, as well Club website. visit www.dogtopia.com/dublin-ca/.