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VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 27 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Valley Water Taste, Odor Bring Pile of Complaints By Ron McNicoll 7 treatment plants to correct the is distributed to all of the Valley Musty water from algae blooms An outpouring of complaints problem. Although unpleasant, the retailers in a network of pipes is not unusual in the summer, but See Inside Section A to Zone 7 Water Agency and the musty water is no threat to health, that circulate water throughout typically the situation is not as Section A is filled with Valley’s four water retailers has say Valley water experts. the Valley. bad as the recent problem, said information about arts, people, revealed the extent of musty odor Some 80% of Zone 7 water The cause of the problems is Dave Lennier, Water Supervisor entertainment and special events. and taste in drinking water. comes from the State Water Project early season algae blooms in the for Livermore’s municipal wa- There are education stories, a Zone 7 and the California State (SWP) at Lake Oroville Dam. It Delta segment of the water Zone ter department. The department variety of features, and the arts Department of Water Resources flows into the Delta and into the 7 imports. The algae blooms serves one-third of the city’s water and entertainment and (DWR) are aware of it. They have South Bay Aqueduct, where Zone were accelerated by many days customers. bulletin board. begun safe chemical treatment of 7 pumps it into its treatment plants. of 100-degree heat more than a “It’s usually later in the season, the water in the Delta and at Zone From those facilities, the water week ago. (See WATER, page 2) The Feed Tri-Valley Drive Set The cities of Pleasanton, Liver- more and Dublin, along with local food providers are pleased to an- nounce the second annual Feed Tri-Valley, a food drive aimed at ending hunger in the Tri-Valley region. The drive this year will begin on Monday, July 10 and run through Sunday, July 23, 2017. “Last year was our first year to focus attention on hunger in our own community,” said Pleasanton Recreation Supervisor Nicole Thomas, adding “and our commu- nity donated close to 4,000 pounds of food, which was an enormous help to some families in the Tri- Valley community.” Feed Tri-Valley was launched as a way to help local residents A mural has been painted to cover graffiti along the Arroyo Bike Trail. To learn more, go to page 8. struggling with poverty and food insecurity, particularly in the summer months. For donors who prefer an alternative way of giving, Pleasanton Starts School Construction Bond Process grocery store gift cards are also available. Most collection sites will have By Ron McNicoll become the district’s Director of Facilities and Construction to oversee barrels with Feed Tri-Valley ban- The Pleasanton Unified School District Board has launched its first the project work. Olsen helped Dublin with its facilities construction ners on them, and certain sites effort to build facilities that will be paid by revenue from Measure I1. authorized by its bond-finaning. He lives in Pleasanton with his wife will accept grocery store cards. At its June 27 meeting, the board voted unanimously to issue bond and two daughters, who attend district schools. For a list of sites with barrels and proceeds of $70 million from the $270 million dollar total that voters Also, as part of the facilities project launch, the board unanimously receptacles for gift cards, along authorized in the November 2016 election. approved the hiring of HKIT Architects, based in Oakland. The firm The board was introduced to Nicholas Olsen, who was hired to (See SCHOOL BOND, page 8) (See FEED, page 2) Los Alamos National Lab Contract Competition Underway The competition for operating The competition comes in the Extension without competition is Los Alamos National Laboratory face of a series of safety incidents a common course when the fed- is moving ahead with a website and federal criticism of the north- eral government is pleased with a posting last week by the Labora- ern New Mexico laboratory's op- contractor’s performance. tory’s federal sponsor, the National erations over the past several years. In a series of NNSA perfor- Nuclear Security Administration NNSA announced at the end of mance reviews that year, Los (NNSA). 2015 that the contract would be Alamos received “very good” or Lawrence Livermore National opened for competition because “excellent” scores in areas re- Laboratory is closely connected of dissatisfaction with some parts lated to science, engineering and to Los Alamos. of the Laboratory’s operation. (See CONTRACT, page 4) Livermore Downtown Steering Committee Plans to Be Sent to the City Council

Four alternatives to guide de- rate groups of steering committee Avenue. velopment on eight acres in Liver- members contributed to the four In addition to the development more's downtown core will be sent selected alternatives. alternatives, the council will re- to the Livermore City Council. Two of the proposals feature view a recommended information None of the concept plans were a hotel located on the eastside presentation and a public outreach endorsed or recommended by the of Livermore Avenue adjacent to program. Downtown Steering Committee the Bankhead Theater; two place The Committee completed its as a whole, although three sepa- the hotel on the westside of the (See DOWNTOWN, page 8) State of the City: Livermore a Great Place to Live, Work and Be A great place to live, work and Expansion of i-GATE/The asset management were among be summarizes the theme of Liver- Switch and the city's jobs/housing the priorities. Marchand noted more Mayor John Marchand's an- balance were two of the highlights that Livermore owns and operates nual State of the City presentation. mentioned by Marchand during $2.5 billion in infrastructure. That The Livermore Valley Chamber his speech. amounts to $30,000 per person of Commerce hosted the talk on His presentation centered for every man woman and child June 21 at the Robert Livermore around council priorities; how they in the city. The city is currently in Photo - Doug Jorgensen Community Center as part of its have been implemented and future the process of planning for ways to A juggler entertained a visitor to the Alameda County Fair. For more Wine Country Luncheon series. objectives. Financial stability and (See STATE OF THE CITY, page 2) photos, go to page 6.

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STATE OF THE CITY FEED UNITED (continued from page on) (continued from page on) CONSTRUCTION finance the maintenance and Fostering innovation jobs and very little housing. with food recommendations replacement of these assets. boosts the local economy The result is that people Tri-Valley Area… smaller visit: http://www.ptownlife. REMODELING Marchand noted that by creating new businesses have to drive long distances, places like Livermore have org/feed-tri-valley/. ROOFING when it comes to finances, along with new jobs. I- creating enormous traffic been making a name for Interested businesses can themselves as well…Home PAINTING most of the city's revenue GATE has led to the cre- problems. join the effort by placing a PLUMBING comes from sales and prop- ation of new business and He said Livermore has to award-winning wineries Feed Tri-Valley food barrel erty taxes. "That underscores jobs using technology from been responsible in that and state-of-the-art golf onsite. For more informa- courses, the Tri-Valley re- (209) 818-9300 the importance of buying lo- Lawrence Livermore Na- it has established a 1 to 1 tion, please contact Nicole [email protected] cally," he commented. Over tional Laboratory and San- jobs-housing balance. There gion maintains a quiet and Thomas at 925-931-3432. License #916970 50% of the budget finances dia National Laboratories. are 42,300 jobs and 42,000 laid-back vibe while still what residents have identi- He noted that over $50 mil- housing units in the city. providing visitors with an fied as a top priority, police lion in angel venture capital With the addition of 1000 abundance of restaurants NEW ON THE MARKET! and fire services, Marchand has been generated through jobs, 1000 new housing and striking landscapes for stated. i-GATE. Marchand stated units will be built over the a truly one-of-a-kind vaca- Disaster preparedness, that expansion of I-GATE/ next few years. "The rest of tion…” for Millennials. another council priority, in- The Switch is underway. the region is out of balance." The city was among cludes the use of technology The current, 6000 sq. ft. In another priority area, "eight great downtowns" to enhance public safety; facility will be expanded to Marchand said efforts are that attract retirees. Where develoment of a comprehen- 24,000 sq. ft. by using the underway to deal with to Retire magazine wrote, “…It’s (Livermore) com- Linda Futral sive disaster preparedness old Penney's building in the homelessness and housing Broker/Realtor fortable and casual. The and a training plan for all downtown. affordability. The city will 3580 Maderia Way, Livermore 925.980.3561 staff; and the establishment He added that there is soon appoint a homelessness area has a lingering cowboy [email protected] feel, but the wineries have 3 BD, 1.5 BA, 1120 sq ft www.lindafutral.com of a fully functional dedi- the opportunity to facilitate czar. There are ongoing ef- License #01257605 just popped here, and there’s Adorable “Pottery Barn” style cated Emergency Operations training programs in targeted forts to find funding sources home within walking distance Center. industry sectors to tailor the and support for the Housing plenty of arts and culture…” to downtown. $650,000 Marchand took a mo- skills of the local workforce First program. OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00PM ment to recognize a retiring to better match expanding Livermore continues to member of the police force, and future job opportunities. receive recognition as a best Finn, for his 56 (dog) years He talked about partnerships place nationally. Marchand of service as a police K-9. in job training, focusing on was proud of the fact that "He was happiest when he the vets to tech internship out of 33 California cities, was working and protecting program involving the Lab Livermore was listed among his fellow officers." and Las Positas College. It the top ten best places to Livermore is no longer recently won the East Bay raise a family by SmartAs- just a great place to live, con- Economic Development set. For millennials, Huff- tinued Marchand. The city Alliance Innovation Award. post placed Livermore as boasts a robust research and Unemployment rate in the fourth best place to live development infrastructure. Livermore sits at 2.3%. behind Morocco, the South Growing industries include Marchand mentioned Pacific and Italy. high tech manufacturing, traffic as a problem in get- HuffPost wrote, "If Italy 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore advanced technology, health ting people to and from jobs. is a little too far from home, care, retail, hospitality, tour- He pointed to San Francisco but wine is a must for your ism, sciences and construc- and Silicon Valley as areas upcoming travels, consider tion producing huge numbers of booking your tickets to the Spotlight on LPC WATER Open House Series (continued from page on) and for only a few days. office. I thought it was I, Cyanobacteria in water We’ll get a little bit of musty until others started mention- are a threat to pets, livestock taste and odor, but nothing ing it. Have you noticed it?” and people, and can even be like this,” said Lennier, who Some 587 people in fatal by shutting down the JULY 11 has worked for the city for Livermore responded by respiratory system. 15 years. Lennier said he tal- June 29. Buckley said about East Bay Regional Park Business, Health. lied 59 calls as of last Friday, 20% have not noticed, and (EBRPD) has found the with the peak coming a few the other 80% voted yes. algae in Lake Del Valle, but Athletics, days earlier. One respondent said he there have been no signs of The algae blooms pro- got back from a camping toxins from the algae. The Work Experience, duce two compounds, trip, put clothes in the wash- lake was closed to swim- geomisin and Methyl-Iso- er. The result was clothes ming and pets for awhile Kinesiology borneal (MIB). The human that reeked of musty, pond last summer because of the nose is extremely sensitive water. Washing them again presence of cyanobacteria Building 2500 to both compounds. The did not change the odor. The toxins. nose can detect the odor same odor was in the drink- EBPRD has closed swim- that would be produced by ing water and shower. ming beaches at Quarry putting one teaspoon of ei- Frank Vallejo, District Lakes in Fremont, and Lake ther compound in a volume Manager of California Water Temescal in Oakland. Lake of water equivalent to 200 Services, which has two- Anza in Berkeley has algae, Olympic-size swimming thirds of Livermore as cus- but no toxins. However, JULY 25 pools. tomers, said the business dogs should be kept out of Zone 7 General Manager was flooded with hundreds the water. They should also Computing, Jill Duerig emphasized there of calls. He did his own be at Lake Chabot in Castro is no health danger from the personal checking when he Valley, which never permits Applied Technology, two compounds. To rid the went out to lunch a couple swimming. The park district water of the odor and taste, of times. At one Livermore warns against animals hav- Social Sciences the agency is treating it with restaurant on Second Street, ing any contact with the activated powdered carbon. he noticed the algae taste, water. Building 2000 Ozone is a much better treat- but two days later, he was at Some possible effects ment. Zone 7 is working on a restaurant on Pacific Av- from exposure to the toxins building ozone operations enue, and found no problem. are eye irritation, allergic at its plants in a few years, In Pleasanton, Assistant skin rash, mouth ulcers, said Duerig. Director of Operations Ser- vomiting, diarrhea, and cold The other two water vices Leonard Olive said, and flu-like symptoms. Pets 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. agencies that use the South "Typically, in a hot season are especially susceptible, Bay Aqueduct are already we may get a handful of because they may drink Pre-register at: using ozone, and have had calls, but it’s worse this time. while in the water, and lick no taste and odor problems We’ve had 130 complaint their fur afterward, says www.laspositascollege.edu/get2knowLPC from these offending com- calls over two weeks.” EBRPD. If a dog has been pounds, said Duerig. At Dublin San Ramon in the contaminated water, The complaints began Services District (DSRSD), it should be washed off with (925) 424-1407 about two weeks ago. They there were 38 complaints fresh water. have been found in a some- about taste and odor. They what random pattern in all were forwarded to Zone 7, three Valley cities. said Administrative Services Livermore resident Rich Manager Carol Atwood. Buckley ran a poll on Next- DEL VALLE door, a national communica- MONITORED FOR tion website for neighbor- SERIOUS TOXIC recognized hoods. Buckley prefaced his THREAT 29 years in respected on-line survey with his own The current water odors real estate experience: “Over the past and taste problems from recommended month our Livermore drink- geomisin and MIB should ing water has begun to taste not be confused with an- something like gasoline. other, potentially more seri- This occurs at my home, at ous threat to water from a ® my health club, even at my blooming blue-green algae SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST that produces cyanobacteria.

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By Ron McNicoll Opposition points of Water Agency. The agency businesses and agriculture fish and wildlife, when fish- water diversion, not more, is The U.S. Fish & Wildlife view question the decision. obtains 80% of its water of the Livermore-Amador eries experts and biologists needed to restore the health Service (FWS) has issued a The Cal Water Fix, a plan supply from Lake Oroville. Valley,” said Duerig. have demonstrated that less of the Bay Delta.” biological opinion stating advocated by Gov. Jerry However, critics have Restore the Delta (RTD), that the Cal Water Fix, “is Brown, would build twin said that diverting the water an organization founded in not likely to jeopardize the tunnels for 35 miles under under the Delta robs it of so the Delta to bring out the continued existence” of any the Delta. Its aim is to solve much fresh water that the farmers and point of view of the 16 federally listed the problem of destruction species and habitat intended of local communities, has species and critical habitats of the Delta smelt and other for projection will instead spread statewide. The orga- that would be affected by the species, which are killed die. nization has expanded into major construction project. by getting caught up in two The other issue con- the Valley. RTD criticized The opinion is not the powerful pumps in the Delta. nected to the controversy the FWS opinion. final word concerning en- The pumps send the wa- is the reliability of water In a news release, RTD vironmental considerations ter to State Water Project provided to the State Water Executive Director Barbara for the Cal Water Fix. Other contractors south of the Project. “Reliability” is a Barrigan-Parrilla, said, “The studies still remain. Delta, including Zone 7 water agency word that re- biological opinion approves fers to having enough water an ‘Incidental Take Permit’ when you need it. Because that would give the project of a court ruling, there are a permission to harm and more restrictions on periods even kill federally protected of time that water can be species in the building and VALLEY ROUNDUP pumped from the Delta to operation of the tunnels.” the SWP. “The science in this deci- Comments Invited on Emergency Preparedness Commenting on the FWS sion was cherry-picked, and A Tri-Valley partnership of cities and agencies is devel- opinion, Zone 7 General not representative of the true oping a Tri-Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan to better coor- Manager Jill Duerig said that scope of harm to endan- dinate and streamline the region’s emergency preparedness Zone 7 has been a long-time gered species who depend efforts. It is seeking community feedback input through the supporter of various studies on a healthy San Francisco attached survey. on how best to save Delta Bay-Delta estuary for their “We are asking everyone who lives in the Tri-Valley species and habitat, instead survival,” said Barrigan- to help us be able to respond more effectively in an emer- of seeing them decline. Parrilla. gency,” said Adam Weinstein, planning manager for the “The federal biological Conservation Advocate City of Pleasanton. opinions issued this week Jeff Miller with the Center The goal of the plan is to reduce risks associated with confirm that the proposed for Biological Diversity, any natural disasters, such as flooding, earthquakes or project is the best approach said, “It’s disappointing to landslides, to name a few. to the Delta crisis. The re- have federal agencies claim Part of this ongoing effort requires community feedback. lease of these documents this disastrous water diver- Residents are invoted to complete the survey that can be is a major step forward in sion project will not jeopar- found at Tri-Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey. assuring the future reliability dize salmon, steelhead, stur- For more information about this project, visit the website at www.tri-valley-hmp.com/. of over 80% of the water geon and other endangered supply for the residents, Bill Would Set Guidelines U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Richard Hudson (R-NC), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced the NEW BIKE bipartisan Widening Internet Readiness for Employment Development (WIRED) Act to help students, veterans, the SHOP unemployed, and the underemployed in their job searches. 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There are was concerned that TVLC on the final budget numbers California and other cities and counties in School and the Livermore no provisions for penalties would try to revive the and enrollment at the start of support of the Paris Climate Agreement in Valley Charter Preparatory. for misbehavior on the part schools. the school year. The board voted unani- of a charter school. We have Two board members of- The proposed 2017-2018 the face of the federal government's decision mously on June 27 to revoke been fortunate that the stu- fered comments. budget includes the Gov- to withdraw from the accord. The Board of both charters. The decision dents at the charter schools Kate Runyon, said the ernor's May Revision, as Supervisors, in announcing the decision last followed a vote on June 13 have not suffered in their speakers had hit on the key well as the Department of to send the Tri-valley Learn- academic lives." issues: transparency and Finance's revenue projec- week, stated that it recognizes that the ef- ing Corporation (TVLC) Speakers addressing the accountability when using tions. The District will con- fects of climate change are already directly a notice that the district board urged a vote to revoke public funds. "Both have tinue to maintain its current impacting county residents, including those planned to revoke the char- the charters. A former teach- been lacking." programs as well as add new ters as well as a public hear- er described TVLC as being Chris Wenzel thanked the services based on the Lo- most vulnerable, and sees climate action ing on June 20. careless with the livelihood public for staying involved cal Control Accountability as imperative to support safe and healthy TVLC operated the two of their employees; making in the process. He stated that Plan (LCAP) and Board- communities. schools. The Livermore Dis- decision with disregard of the next step in the process established budget priorities. trict maintained oversight. the direct request of their will take awhile. Hopefully, The 2017-2018 general The county already has a climate action Livermore board member stakeholders and authoriz- in the end the truth will come fund revenues are budgeted plan in place. The plan notes that local gov- Anne White read a state- ers; and continuing to put the out, he added, referring to at $134,267,178; expen- ernments are on the front lines of the fight ment listing how the school blame for the misfortunes on the potential for legal action. ditures at $136,565,783. district operates its schools, others. "They have not taken BUDGET ADOPTED The deficit is anticipated to stop climate change. which includes a high level ownership for the downfall The board adopted the to be made up through one The plan recommends that the county time state funds. The ending fund balance is projected promote energy efficiency in its facilities to be $4,433,885, of which and vehicle fleet, use clean alternative en- CONTRACT $4,096,973 is set aside as a ergy sources, reduce waste, make environ- (continued from page on) 3% reserve, $200,000 is des- ignated for revolving cash mentally preferable purchases, and develop national defense, but only As of last week, no infor- for-profit consortium very and stores inventory, and forward-thinking land use and transportation “satisfactory” in operations mation was publicly avail- much like that at Los Ala- $136,912 is undesignated. planning. and infrastructure. able on organizations that mos, including participa- Others pointed out that Last month, the Center might bid for the new Los tion by the University of the charter school will have Many of the planned actions provide for Public Integrity pub- Alamos contract, presently California. an impact on the district's multiple benefits such as creating jobs, sav- lished a series of articles scheduled to begin in Sep- While the Livermore con- budget. ing money, improving air and water quality, attacking the safety culture tember 2018. tract may be secure for now, Superintendent Kelly at Los Alamos, as well as an In a comparable situation, local retirees ask, might UC Bowers noted that the dis- improving public health and quality of life. alleged absence of adequate last year’s bidding for the also consider pulling out of trict received more students The county has launched East Bay Com- oversight by NNSA. management contract for the Livermore contract if mid-year, but did not receive munity Energy to promote renewable power, NNSA then issued a Sandia Laboratories gener- its historic national security the average daily attendance statement acknowledging ated an intense nationwide role at Los Alamos is termi- (ADA) funding, because received awards for having one of the green- past performance problems competition. That was even- nated next year? they weren't in the district est fleets in the nation, assisted the 552 local at Los Alamos, but criti- tually won by a consor- Under that circumstance, for the full year. businesses currently California Green Busi- cized the stories as failing tium, led by Honeywell and they fear, future industrial Chief Business Official to reflect improvements in Northrop Grumman, which contractors focused mainly Susan Kinder added there is ness Certified, and installed 3.5 megawatts recent years. has now replaced long-time on management fee might no way to get the full ADA of on-site solar power systems. Shortly afterwards, it contractor Lockheed Martin. neglect retiree benefits, es- for the last year. The district Alameda County is to be commended in posted a description of the The Los Alamos contract pecially health care pro- would be able to collect contract and Los Alamos re- competition is of consider- grams. a maximum of 57%. The taking the word "action" to heart and mov- sponsibilities as the contract able interest to many in With this future concern district still had to pay for ing forward with policies aimed at slowing competition went underway. the Livermore community in mind, a group of LLNL almost a full year of salaries climate change. The Laboratory has been for professional reasons – retirees filed suit in 2010 in for the teachers who were managed since 2006 by Los Los Alamos and Lawrence an effort to regain access to added. Alamos National Security Livermore (LLNL) are con- UC health care. Bowers pointed out that LLC, a private consortium nected by history, mission Their suit continues to be the charter received the consisting of Bechtel Cor- and scientific capabilities heard in Superior Court in money for the students, even poration, the University of – and also because of man- Oakland, with the next case though they did not attend California, BWX Technolo- agement parallels. management conference for a full year. "The state is gies and URS. LLNL is managed by a scheduled for September. aware of our predicament." MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in let- truck sits, had complained to tions” of the agreement. Nel- varieties. This year what unteering is the backbone were already sick. ters published in Mailbox are the city about it being there, ly had made a sincere effort was left of the grass was al- of support for most not-for- The cost was considered those of the author and do not even though the truck had to comply with these rules lowed to die. A truckload of profit groups. Churches, next. ACA was to take out necessarily reflect the opin- been doing business there by placing yellow cones in bark was eventually spread youth services, hospitals and the middleman and have the ion of The Independent. The much longer than the win- back of her truck to keep around part of the park. the arts in general, i.e. are government simply offer the Independent will not pub- ery had been in existence. customers from parking This is unacceptable. seeing this decline. coverage itself with a sin- lish anonymous letters. All Mr. Dennis told me he did there. A few customers did We do appreciate the re- Volunteerism started de- gle-payer system. Expand letters are required to have not know why the Winery not yet understand the rules maining California pepper clining in 2013, according Medicare (or Medicaid) to the names of the persons wanted Nelly to move her and parked close---within trees and the Arroyo Mocho, to the Bureau of Labor Sta- all Americans. But they are submitting them. Abusive truck. inches of the asphalt--in which, when not occupied tistics. And it is continuing. giving it to the able-bodied letters may be rejected or I spoke again to the City’s front of the truck, and I had by homeless encampments, Reasons for this are many. people who can work! Don’t edited. Frequent letter writ- enforcing agent on June 22 to redirect them to another provides some recreation Burnout, family responsibil- do that. The insurance plans ers may have publication of and learned that the City was location. But before I could to local residents. Someone ities, work, health problems resulting were with narrower their letters delayed. Letters working with the Winery do so, Mr. Dennis was there told me today that kids still and aging are some of the provider networks, higher should be sent by email to to force Nelly to move. On with his camera taking pho- catch tadpoles in the arroyo. reasons. What can groups deductibles and less benefits. [email protected]) making further inquiries I tos of these so-called viola- But more must be done to do about this? We are now seeing disabled was told that someone from tions. As Mr. Dennis passed restore Mocho Park to the Ask! Medicaid beneficiaries on City Needs an Airing the Winery had said the rea- me, he would say “two,” same standard as neighbor- Many volunteers have waiting lists for community- son they wanted the truck “three,” etc. Finally, after hood parks in other parts of said “…I didn’t even know based services, or families Out moved is that the people who several hours sitting in his Livermore. It is an eyesore you needed help.” Place on exchange plans who Randall Frost, Ph.D. bought food at the truck did car and waiting to pounce, in its current condition. sign-up sheets, banners or cannot see their children’s Pleasanton not wear the right kinds of he presented Nelly with a Livermore owns a wa- posters in the lobby of your specialists. After all, the For the past 18 years, clothes to satisfy the opera- piece of paper showing that ter reclamation facility on events. Have a current vol- cheapest way to ensure that one of the best kept culinary tors of the Winery---in other there were five rule viola- Airway Blvd. Many Liver- unteer there to answer ques- everyone has coverage is secrets in the Tri Valley has words, they were working tions today. I corrected him, more residents fill their tions. to ignore the adequacy of been the authentic Mexican class Latino people. (This pointing out that in at least polyvinyl "cubes," aboard One fear that stops people that coverage. The Aet- cuisine cooked up at the taco is not in fact entirely true. two cases, the drivers moved private pickup trucks, with from coming forward is that na, Anthem, Humana and truck near the intersection of Nelly’s clientele includes their cars immediately after reclaimed water to keep their they expect it to be a never- United Health-care insur- Vineyard and Isabel Ave in members of the Ruby Hill I spoke to them. landscapes alive. Livermore ending commitment. Let the ance groups who originally Pleasanton. community and even the lo- Earlier today, I spoke to also owns watering trucks. person know what the time supported the ACA plan On June 21, I spoke to cal fire department.) my attorney about this case Residents of Livermore's obligation will be. Make a now can’t cut back their Nelly Ramirez, owner of I spent more than an hour and he noted that often in Sunset West neighborhood checklist, let them see what participation fast enough. the taco truck, and she in- talking with Mr. Dennis try- cases like these, the situa- are collectively astonished the job entails. Show them The states must pay in, too. formed me that the City of ing to find a workable solu- tion is such that someone that the city has not taken how to do it. Work with Take Illinois for example. Pleasanton had asked her tion to the problem. Eventu- (the Winery) who supports better advantage of these them. “Let me work with Illinois hasn’t paid bills for to move her truck because ally, he and I came up with the City or members therein two resources. Why can't a you on this, lets me show two years and is in a real cri- it was obstructing traffic. five conditions that would gets special favors for the watering truck filled with you how to do it.” sis. Hospitals, doctors and This seemed a little odd to have to be met if Nelly was support. There’s a bad smell reclaimed water be dis- Thank them! Some- dentists have lost hundreds me because Nelly had been to be allowed to continue to coming from somewhere, patched to Mocho Park once times that is all the volun- of millions of patient-care doing business in the same do business. They are (1) and isn’t from Nelly’s taco or twice a week to support teer wants. A smile and a dollars as of today unless location for 18 years and patron’s cars park on public truck. drought tolerant grass and thank-you. they are eventually paid. to our knowledge there had property and off the asphalt, Clearly, what is needed tree species? Keep in touch with them. Social service agencies help never been any complaints (2) they do not create a traf- here are fewer enforcers In two days we have Let them know what is going fewer people. This results about traffic obstruction. fic hazard, (3) they are not and more accommodation collected nearly 40 names on in the organization. Get in the surrounding public Curious, I contacted the on the pedestrian footpath, of sincere attempts to do the of neighbors who would their ideas. Tell them to universities and towns that City of Pleasanton later that (4) they are not in the street, right thing. sign a petition supporting bring their friends. are left suffering, too. day and was told the person and (5) they are not parked revitalization of Mocho Park Hope this helps. What does this top-down handling the case was the on top of plants. (this just from the NextDoor command-and-control ACA head of the code enforce- Mocho Park Today, I stopped by Nel- Mike Brosius Sunset West bulletin board). Patient Protection & system do to the medical in- ment department, Mr. Mark ly’s truck to have lunch and We are willing to mount a stitution? Doctors lose their Dennis. When I spoke to Livermore ACA Repeal/Replace ran into Mr. Dennis parked On this first complete day full-court press to resolve autonomy and patients lose Mr. Dennis the same day, he 25 to 50 yards behind the this matter if necessary. We Journey their choices. America’s of summer we are acutely Carla Biermann explained that the Casa Real truck. He was engaged in are hopeful, though, that health-care system now will aware that Livermore has Livermore Winery, in front of which the taking photos of ``viola- the City of Livermore will innovate less, and quality not transcended the ubiq- On March 23, 2010, then respond to our plea and and efficiency will deterio- uitous drought conditions President Obama signed the make further insistence un- rate. With a single-payer that continue to exist in the Patient Protection and Af- necessary. system, large hospitals and East Bay. fordable Care Act into law medical technology provid- That does not, however, and it was to become effec- ers (special interest groups) excuse the City of Liver- Volunteering tive January 1, 2014. It was would use the political pro- more from maintaining long Nancy McKenzie deemed necessary due to the Livermore-Amador cess to obtain favorable pric- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) established city parks. In high cost of health-care. Publisher: ing and coverage decisions Joan Kinney Seppala particular, we are incensed Symphony Guild President This law put expansion Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) while keeping competitors Editor: Janet Armantrout that Mocho Park has been Kathleen Hill hit the nail first. Health-care for every- out. Don’t you think po- The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., allowed to die an ignomini- on the head with her article one. This ACA plan was a Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional ous death. Last year, all of Livermore Art Show. But litical elites would exempt entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. questionable deal for tax- themselves from the burdens com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, the non-native species of the lack of volunteer help payers from the very begin- 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. they impose on the rest of trees died. Workers ripped extends farther than the ning. The young customers Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 them out, leaving holes and visual arts. This is not just us? Politicians wouldn’t during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. and everyone else had part dare harm the entrenched Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. stumps. They were not re- a problem in Livermore, it of the burden of subsidizing www.independentnews.com placed with drought tolerant is a national problem. Vol- those who joined the pool (More MAILBOX, page 5) July 6, 2017 • The Independent 5 County Budget Closes $108.5 Million Funding Gap

The Alameda County affordable housing, augment the County to make further mandated In-Home Sup- as well as accelerated pay- An expansion of programs to Board of Supervisors on efforts to fight poverty and investments in upgrading portive Services (IHSS) that ment of 1991 realignment help middle-income home- Friday approved a $3.17 address other pressing com- infrastructure and building provide home health care for growth funds to counties to buyers and low-income billion County Budget for munity needs. its financial reserves. the elderly and disabled. offset the initial shock of the renters are planned for the FY 2017-18 that closes a The Final Budget sup- The budget gap closed by Under the State Budget IHSS cost shift. coming year. $108.5 million funding gap ports a County workforce of Friday’s action included $40 signed by the Governor The plan remains a point Added focus in the areas without significant reduc- 9,708 full-time employees, million in new costs passed on June 27, that portion of of deep concern for Alameda of sustainability and envi- tions in programming or provides more than a half- on by the State as part of Alameda County’s budget County, however, because ronmental protection – in- staff. The spending plan billion dollars to support Governor Brown’s January gap will be closed with State local government’s share of cluding the launch of a new allows the County to pursue more than 300 community plan to end a State-county General Fund revenue to be IHSS costs will grow sig- Community Choice Energy robust initiatives to expand service providers and allows cost-sharing setup to fund provided in the coming year nificantly in coming years Program to assist consumers without additional relief and emphasize renewable from Sacramento. energy in the generation of Even with the IHSS cost local power. The County is relief provided for the com- also expanding its electric 4-col header ing year, Alameda County’s vehicle infrastructure, on- funding gap was still sig- site solar energy systems and (continued from page 4) nificant at a time when an employee-led composting interests, harming instead market where companies are mean global temperatures ongoing economic recovery and resource conservation have risen since before the BART to Livermore the dynamism of the market eager to offer a competitive Robert S. Allen continues to boost local programs. 1800s and that humans are and millions of individual market to customers. We BART Director, 1974-1988 revenues. County officials Supervisors warned a significant contributing decisions that speed up the want a freer health-care Bring us Interim Isa- said the challenge of keeping against extending County factor. They sent a two min- development of life-saving choice of markets. Be a bel BART - iiBART - (call County finances in balance resources too far at a time ute online survey to 10,257 cures. Nationalist, get the job done, it "double i BART") until is not likely to ease with of deep uncertainty driven earth scientists working for ACA was driven by cost and put the American people BART rail can come in soaring housing costs and universities or government by pending federal policy but resulted in making mat- first. Let us hope Congress 2026: a freeway express bus research agencies. 3,146 other factors forcing many changes in Washington D.C., ters much worse—both on understands this and gets to in the busy BART hours. It people responded. Solar residents to rely on gov- including proposed budget the individual level, with replace started. would provide Livermore scientists, space scientists, ernment services, planned cuts to safety net programs, dramatic premium increases, BART users a nearly seam- cosmologists, physicists, federal policy changes that federal tax reform and a re- and the corporate level, by Climate Change less commute, connecting meteorologists, and astrono- likely will affect County peal of the Affordable Care driving the country further G. Roger Gathers with every train into or out mers were excluded. They finances and forecasts sug- Act (ACA). Such actions into debt. But hey, everyone Pleasanton of the Tri-Valley. also ignored scientific ac- gesting the economy could is covered… Or are they? The June 29 issue con- Three buses would do would deeply affect the complishment. Academic How can we make the tained two letters on climate the job, each making 19 soon fall back into recession. financial health of Alameda qualifications were ignored. health care system better? change. One of them takes loops per day in slightly The County’s Open Data County – which receives Only about 55% of respon- Take control of the health- up almost five columns! over 14 hours. Run them initiative and resulting tech- more than 50 percent of dents self-identified as cli- care system from the bureau- Both of them make un- from LAVTA Rutan, Airway nology-driven efforts to its operating revenue from mate scientists. The ques- crats and return power to founded claims. One dis- Park/Ride, Livermore Air- address community chal- State and federal sources. tions that were asked were patients and doctors. Offer misses deniers as question- port, and Dublin-Pleasanton lenges. In the past year, the irrelevant. As worded even cheaper versions of the cur- able scientists and has an BART and back. County developed an online skeptics would answer yes to rent principled health-care oversimplified explanation They would save each their questions. In summary, tool to assist residents to reform proposals that are of the role of CO2. Amus- Livermore rider about 40 Family Beauty Salon they asked the wrong ques- enroll for CalFresh food as- from bottom-up. Bottom- ingly, one of them claims minutes per day (three hours tions and the wrong people. sistance benefits and a new up always works better that the Paris Climate Ac- per week) as compared to The exclusion of so many mobile app that is helping in than top-bottom. Lower cord was not binding! The the Rapid 10--R and 30-R areas of science was appar- the implementation of State costs, don’t just cover them Germans and French are routes. ently an effort to influence laws to protect vulnerable up through subsidies or now saying it is and that we They would eliminate the the results. Their fraudulent residents from the scourge wealth transfers. Harness are locked into it. If it was uncertainty of finding and 97% sound bite was ob- the power of choices and binding then Obama's com- cost of parking at the sta- of human trafficking. tained by focussing on only competition. Dictate that mitment means nothing. A tion, bring Livermore quasi Expanded involvement 79 scientists who responded the private market offer binding treaty requires ap- BART service, and open in funding new affordable and “listed climate science products whose pricing and proval by the Congress and parking spaces at the sta- housing projects, including ! as their area of expertise and Eliambrose’s Cuts benefits that make financial that never happened. Both tion now used by Livermore partnerships that in the past also have published more sense. Insurance companies of them repeat the familiar residents. year allowed the County to $ than 50% of their recent $2 Off 10 Off are abandoning markets in claim that 97% of scientists Enlarge parking at Isabel provide funds supporting COLOR OR which it’s not sustainable peer-reviewed papers on the HAIRCUTS HIGHLIGHTS agree that climate change (Airway) on vacant BART- 11 new projects in the com- Reg $13 - $20 subject of climate change.” Reg $50 - $90 for them to operate. Al- is human-induced. I will owned land, add parking Anderegg et al (2010) munity that will create more low insurance companies to focus on that aspect of their across Airway Blvd. from (Anderegg was a student at than 700 affordable units. $8.99 MILITARY CUTS compete across state lines comments. Both of them the Airport, add three buses, Stanford at the time) made and allow patients to select would do well to read “Why and everyone is a winner. (925) 245-0588 the benefits and cost-sharing Scientists Disagree About a another survey. He just 120 S. L St, Livermore they want. Expand the use Global Warming” by Craig counted the number of arti- of health savings accounts D. Idso, Robert M Carter, cles he found on the internet (not just spending), crack and S. Fred Singer. (The published in academic jour- down on frivolous lawsuits, Heartland Institute). Fred nals by 908 scientists. Like and encourage competition Singer was the founder of Oreskes, he just counted among providers by ex- our weather satellite system, abstracts without examin- panding the scope of what so his credentials are suf- ing the contents. He also they are legally allowed to ficiently established. I will considered how many pa- do and removing barriers to give a small sampling of the pers had been published entry. Make health coverage contents. by the respondents giving portable (purchasing insur- Seven published studies more weight to those who ance with pretax dollars) and were examined. In 2004 were prolific authors. The create incentives for well- Naomi Oreskes, a science influence of resume pad- ness programs. They should historian studied abstracts of ding, heavy government establish voluntary purchas- 938 papers published from funding of the search for ing pools with legal and tax 1993 to 2003. Her study one result but no funding for benefits while giving states was not peer-reviewed. She research outside the agenda, much more flexibility over overlooked hundreds of ar- and differences in age and their Medicaid programs ticles by prominent global academic status (active or and grants to increase access warming skeptics. There retired) were ignored. LIVESTOCK for those with pre-existing are now more than 1,350 A study by John Cook, conditions. They should such articles. It should be et al (2013) was even de- put pricing and quality in- noted that abstracts don't bunked by the lead author AUCTION formation online, speed up accurately reflect the find- of the IPCC! Klaus-Martin SUNDAY, JULY 9 the FDA approval process, ings in the articles. They Schulte (2008) showed that and crack down on industry often overstate or exaggerate debate shows a trend away 8:30AM abuses to increase generic findings and contain irrevel- from consensus. Dennis drug competition. Maybe ant claims. Their purpose Bray and Hans von Storch Medicare can negotiate low- is to grab the reader's eye. (1996, 2003, 2008, 2010) er drug prices directly for the Oreskes didn't distinguish consistently found climate formulary drug. between scientists and non- scientists have deep doubts I am glad that the House scientists. Most of the ar- about the reliability of the and the Senate have been ticles referenced the claims science underlying the taking pains to make the of the IPCC or assume them claims of man-made cli- ACA compromise/replace to be true. The IPCC is not a mate change. Verheggen, historic move a better way scientific organization. It is et al (2014, 2015) found to accommodate different a UN committee tasked with the IPCC's claims heavily interests and the Americans looking only for research biased. I think it is safe to that tried to adapt to it since that supports what they have conclude that the claim that 2014. It wasn’t perfect already decided on. That 97% of scientists agree that and it can be improved to isn't science. global warming (or climate benefit all. No matter what Doran & Zimmerman change if you prefer) is the health-care system be- (2009) claimed 97% of cli- human-induced is just pro- comes, may the leaders be mate scientists agree that paganda. honest, transparent, civil and respectful to each other while getting it done. It will have failures and that will be easier to be realized and diagnosed if everyone is truthful. While we are wait- DEMO ing, the health insurers seek Opera in The Vineyard big and bigger premiums or are leaving. Too many Sunday, July 16 DERBY counties across our nation JULY 7–8 are being left with no health Visit: www.livermorevalleyopera.com coverage. Protect the pre- 1356 S. Livermore Ave, CA | (925) 447-8941 existing medical conditions. Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed We deserve a health-care

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Annual Golf Tournament Funds Scholarships in Memory of Matthew Yount

the photos show scenes from last year's event.

By Carol Graham Those who knew Mat- thew Yount, 20, describe him the same way. "Matthew was kind, and loved baseball and golf," said Pleasanton Lion Pam Grimes. "He had amaz- ing blue eyes, and almost always a big smile on his face." "He loved life, and was always happy," added his father, Lion Greg Yount. "He loved his family and friends, and volunteering. Matthew was truly a won- derful young man." The 3rd annual Mat- thew Yount Memorial Golf Tournament takes place $23,500 which is divided graduate of Foothill High on Friday, July 21, at the between two groups: the School, loved the "friend- Pleasanton Golf Center Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ships, camaraderie and located at the Alameda Study Abroad Program, the competition" of golf, said County Fairgrounds. Fes- program Matthew was in, Yount, adding, "Although tivities begin at 3 p.m., and and Amador Valley Schol- it is a memorial fundraiser, all are invited to attend. arships, Inc. which awards everyone is in a festive "This is a casual, social scholarships to seniors mood. It is not a somber outing where attendees can graduating from Pleasanton event. Everyone has fun." soak up a little sun, golf, high schools. Around 75 participants and have fun with their "This event is dear to are expected for the golf friends and families for the our hearts," said Grimes. tournament, increasing to afternoon," said Grimes. "The Pleasanton Lions help 125 attendees for dinner. "It's a really fun 3-stick sponsor this tournament "My favorite part is golf tournament so anyone by supporting fellow Lion seeing all of Matthews’ Photos - Doug Jorgensen can play. After golfing, din- Greg Yount in keeping the friends, their families The Alameda County Fair ner will be provided be Ed- memory of his son Mat- and community boosters wraps up this Sunday die Papa's American Hang- thew alive through these participate in the event," at the fairgrounds in out restaurant of Pleasan- wonderful scholarships. I said Lion Kurt Nipp. "They Pleasanton. One of the ton at 5:30 p.m. There also could not imagine a more honor Matthew’s memory final events will be the will be a fantastic array of difficult journey than to and add a lot of energy so annual livestock auction. silent-auction baskets and lose a child. Yet there could it's fun for all. This is a During the fair, visitors items to bid on." not be a more positive way perfect legacy for Mat- have enjoyed live horse The event serves as a than through giving back thew." racing, a monster truck fundraiser for the Matthew to the youth in our com- To learn more visit event, and carnival rides Yount Memorial Scholar- munity." www.pleasantonlionsclub. on the midway. The fair ship Foundation, which Tickets for the golf org. To purchase tickets, is open from 11 a.m. to was formed following tournament and dinner are contact Greg Yount at 11 p.m. daily. For more Matthew's untimely death $85, or $40 for dinner-only [email protected] or ( information and scheduled in a drowning accident tickets. 925)730-3874. concerts and events, go to in 2013 while studying "My favorite memories alamedacountyfair.com abroad in Spain. To date, are getting to hear memora- the tournament has raised ble stories from Matthew's friends and family, and how he lived such a full and adventurous life even though it was tragically cut Lab Instrument to Head into Space short," said Grimes. "It's In a few years, an instru- Since Psyche’s largely this fall. design, operations and sci- also meaningful to hear ment designed and built by iron and nickel metallic The shuttle-bus-sized ence planning. from the students who have Lawrence Livermore Na- composition resembles spacecraft that will journey There has long been a received scholarships from tional Laboratory (LLNL) Earth’s core, the study of to Psyche will be built by synergy for some scientific the program and how it has researchers will be flying the asteroid could help re- Space Systems Loral from instruments, such as gam- made a positive impact in hundreds of millions of searchers better understand the Bay Area. It is expected ma-ray spectrometers, for their lives." miles through space to ex- how a planet’s layers, such to be launched in 2022 from applications in outer space Matthew, a 2011 plore a rare, largely metal as crusts and cores, separate. the Kennedy Space Center exploration and back on asteroid. Asteroids are rocky space in Florida and arrive at the Earth for homeland security The Livermore gamma bodies that orbit around the asteroid in 2026. GeMini- applications, such as to de- ray spectrometer will be sun and range in size from Plus will operate for about tect nuclear materials. built in collaboration with tiny dust particles to upward one year. The Psyche visit is one researchers from the Johns of 600 miles in diameter. The Livermore instru- of two asteroid missions that Hopkins Applied Physics Named for the Greek ment is one of three key NASA announced in January Laboratory for the first-ever goddess of the soul, the scientific instruments for the would be funded through its visit to Psyche, the largest Psyche asteroid, like most Psyche mission, with ASU Discovery Program. Under metal asteroid in the solar asteroids, resides in the as- building a multispectral im- the second mission, another teroid belt between Mars and robotic spacecraft, dubbed system. ager and UCLA delivering Lucy, will explore six Jupiter “It’s scientifically inter- Jupiter. This asteroid belt is a magnetometer to measure Trojan asteroids that are fos- esting because it is thought home to more than 1 million the asteroid’s magnetic field. sils of planet formation and to be a planetary core, a other asteroids larger than a The Pasadena-based NASA could supply important clues remnant of a collision during half-mile in diameter, along Jet Propulsion Laboratory to the earliest history of the the early stages of the devel- with many smaller ones, ac- is responsible for mission solar system. opment of the solar system,” cording to NASA estimates. The purpose of the Lab’s said LLNL physicist Morgan Donate cars, trucks, LAS POSITAS COLLEGE Burks, who heads the Lab gamma ray spectrometer Donate FALL SESSION BEGINS AUGUST 16. team. on the mission will be to boats, tractors “We believe that explora- determine the elemental Your FLEXIBLE CLASS SCHEDULES AVAILABLE! tion of the Psyche asteroid composition of Psyche’s and RV’s. Running could increase our under- surface. Although the aster- Vehicle to or not. Tax WWW.LASPOSITASCOLLEGE.EDU standing of the hidden cores oid is primarily composed Deductible. of Earth, Mars, Mercury and of iron and nickel, other Venus,” Burks added. elements of interest include Tri-Valley The principal investiga- silicon, potassium, sulfur, tor for the Psyche mission, aluminum, calcium, thorium Conservancy Lindy Elkins-Tanton of Ari- and uranium. zona State University, has Burks heads a small team Help Preserve noted that the exploration of of Lab researchers, includ- Land for Future Psyche will permit scientists ing Lena Heffern, a graduate to “literally visit a planetary of California State Univer- Generations core—the only way human- sity, Chico, that is currently kind ever can.” The NASA building and testing the Call 1-888-686-4483 Discovery mission to Psyche prototype GeMini-Plus in- or visit is led by Arizona State Uni- strument. Development of TriValleyConservancy.org versity (ASU). the instrument is set to begin July 6, 2017 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES Fusion U17 Maroon Team's Work Leads to National Ranking

At Livermore Fusion SC, player development is the core mission. The aim is to develop them to their maxi- mum potential, and help them achieve their goals. The club works to provide the best soccer experience for all participants, from beginning recreational play- ers who play for fun, fitness, and a team experience; to ultra-competitive premier players eyeing a college soccer scholarship. Coaches are hired who are both mentors and role models to help prepare players for success on the field Livermore Ladies Softball League - Season Champions and off. Winning is especially gratifying when it is a "Wild Turkeys” pose for a photo after winning their byproduct of player development. Fusion U17 Girls Maroon team exemplifies this philosophy. playoff game against the formidable "Bad Idea." Third The team excelled in 2016, finishing second in and Fourth Places went to “Bad Moms” and “Honey the NorCal Champions League and National Premier Badgers." Pictured (top from left) are Pam Newcomb, League. It won numerous tournaments, including the Fusion U17 Maroon team members pose for a photo. Michelle Deplitch, Shawna Curtin, Kara Stephenson, prestigious Surf Cup and Magic Cup. The girls cracked Rachel Leaverton, Melanie Berry, Paula Beardslee, the top 10 national rankings and finished the season Shelby McGinnis; (bottom) Jennifer Manansala, ranked #6. Charlene Swansiger, Christina Mirra, Amelia Weintraub, The team's journey to national prominence began five a player and coach. As San Francisco State's head coach, Rachelle Meier and Renee Notari (Not pictured Adina years earlier when Ben Graham became Fusion's Director Tracy gives the girls an authoritative preview of what to Raborn). of Coaching. expect as college soccer players. "Tracy has had a great He created a new Club-wide curriculum that incor- impact on the team," says Lexi Trucco. "She trains us the porated best practices gleaned from a lifetime of playing same way she trains her college team. She brings super and coaching soccer, including 15 years in the English competitive exercises to practice and creates a competi- Premier League Academy system. tive environment, which makes us all better." He implemented a possession style of play that uses U17 goalkeeper Lindsay Harnish describes Tracy as technical and tactical knowledge with a focus on possess- "very high-intensity. She shows us what college coaches ing the ball and being creative. are looking for. She makes us want to push ourselves to When he became the team's head coach, he inherited be better and reach that level." an U12 squad that was tightly knit, talented, and on the Fusion offers a college mentoring program. Ben and rise. The core members of the team had played together Tracy periodically meet with each girl to identify schools for three years. As U10’s they finished in the NorCal that are good fits athletically and academically, and to Premier top 30, and advanced to #17 as U11’s. identify areas where the girls need to improve -- on the The possession focused style of play emphasizes field and in the classroom – to qualify for their dream short passing, maximizing ball possession, and creatively schools. moving the ball to set up scoring opportunities. The girls Ben and Tracy also leverage their extensive connec- embraced the new style of play, although the transition tions in the coaching community to get the girls on the was not seamless. coaches' radars at the colleges they wish to attend. They They earned an impressive #14 NorCal ranking, but help the girls write introductory e-mails to the coaches, "We made mistakes that cost us games," says Ben. “The then follow up personally to invite the coaches to attend players knew we would concede goals at crucial times. the team's practices and games. The Granada Little League Intermediate All Star team However they also knew that with time, this style would The U17 girls earned some impressive individual hon- won the Section 3 tournament with a 5-2 win in the bring success.” Following that season the team steadily ors: 5 play in the US Club Soccer, State Player Develop- finals against Castro Valley. Granada went 3-0 in the mastered the style of play and their game improved. They ment Program, 1 has been invited to train with the U17 tournament beating Hillsborough, Niles Centerville, and climbed in the state and national rankings, culminating National Team, 1 was awarded NCS player of the year Castro Valley. They will now advance to the Northern with 2016’'s breakout season. and others made the team of the year, and multiple play- California State Championship in San Jose. “The girls improved because they bought into the be- ers have secured scholarships with D1 and D2 colleges lief that success is a work in progress,” notes U17 Team The team's success has opened new competitive op- Manager Lora Silva. “They understood that success portunities for next season, most notably a spot in the might not come today, but they are learning skills that US Youth Soccer Regionals, and participation in the US will make them better later. They focused on the develop- National League, the highest level league play in the US ment, not the result.” Soccer Youth System. Lora’s daughter Aly has played for Fusion since age “These achievements are the payoff from the girls' 8. The style of play "breaks teams down when they can't hard work, togetherness, and commitment to the Fusion touch the ball," says Aly, a forward. Midfielder Madison way," says Ben. "Soccer is like any other educational en- Hood likes the Fusion style of play because, "it makes deavor: to achieve greatness, you must master the basics, you confident and calm on the ball." build a foundation, and maintain a consistent focus.” Lora Silva adds, “Ben gave us a structure that we've “I am incredibly proud of what this special group of been able to grow with. The style requires that the team players has accomplished by trusting our process and works together well. Every player contributes. Their suc- working hard. I look forward to many more Fusion teams cess is not one person's glory, but the result of what the taking this pathway and achieving the same success.” team has achieved together.” The team's success attracted players from outside the Livermore area, like Pleasanton twins Lexi and Nikki Trucco. Both girls had played in Pleasanton, but found Fusion to be a better fit. “The Fusion style is very composed,” says Nikki Trucco, who joined Fusion three years ago. “I really like the emphasis on possession. It makes each player and the team better.” Lexi Trucco has played for Fusion for four years. “We've all become more connected,” she said. “We get to create more chances for each other.” Outside forward Hanna Fleshman relocated to the East Bay from Southern California in 2015 and picked Fusion over other clubs. “It's been great. I love the style of play, and all of us get along really well, on Alana Rauscher's start off the blocks during her 25 yard and off the field.” breast, wearing an arm cast. Photo - Stephanie Rauscher After finishing 5th in NorCal standings in 2012, the team finished 3rd, 2nd, and 1st over the next three years. The team has steadily narrowed the gap against other local clubs. In 2012, Fusion lost all four games played against the teams. In 2016, Fusion won four and tied one. Adding Tracy Hamm as Fusion Girl's NPL Player Director has provided a key player development asset. The girls have benefitted from Tracy's vast experience as

country team will begin practices players, a snack each day and a for the fall season on Wednesday, camp shirt. There is a 5-12 year old August 16. The team is open to all camp that costs $150, July 10-14 children from kindergarten through from 9-12 each day. For more info eighth grade who live in Livermore to sign up, contact David Perotti or attend St. Michael. Practices will at (925) 586-2811 or dpperotti@ be MWF at 5:30 with trail runs on yahoo.com or check website www. Sundays. Meets begin September eteamz.com/lvb 22 and go through October 20. Go to www.smisctrack.org for more information or contact Tracy Vogler at [email protected] or 925-980-2159. Youth Track Club FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA Track and Field) certified club that specializes in youth athletes from ages 7 to 18, is building a team to compete this winter/spring in Jaida Moore with older sister Makenzie in between USATF track meets including a meet at the national level in July. The #1 reason that people give for pre-planning; events. Photo - Danita Moore The organizers are looking for athletes of all ages and different LOVE FOR THEIR FAMILY. events, especially relays. Visit www. ftctrackclub.com or contact Coach You may not know what to expect before, during and after someone PVC vs. Castlewood Something just clicked for a Jorge Quero, jquero@ftctrackclub. Last week the Pleasanton Valley bunch of Dolphins in the 25 back- com or (925) 209 7520. passes. Please let us walk you through the process. Club (PVC) Dolphins swam to vic- stroke at this meet because there tory against the Castlewood Swim were tons of dropped times: Jaida If you prefer that we come to your home or organization, Team 998 to 783. Moore, Wyatt Morris, and Benjamin LGSA Registration: Aly Lam had a tremendous meet. Scherer each dropped 8 seconds, Livermore Girls Softball As- we are licensed to do so. No pressure to purchase. She dropped times in all four of her Daniel Heid dropped 7 and Mason sociation welcomes girls who are individual races and won the 50 back- Trejo dropped 5. 5 years of age and older for the Because we see the value and importance of pre-planning, stroke and 100 individual medley. The 25 yard breaststroke was 2017 Fall Recreational season. No Several Dolphins cut times in also a noteworthy event. Jasper prior experience necessary. Online we speak at Senior Centers, Places of Worship, multiple races: Molly Wildy cut 4 Riegels dropped 9 seconds and registration is open at www.lgsa.org. Senior Living Communities, Clubs, Organizations, etc. seconds in her 50 free and 6 seconds Megan Risher 8 seconds. But most Visit the website or email info@lgsa. in her 50 fly. Everett Walker cut 4 exciting of all was Alana Rauscher's org for more information. We would love to speak to your group as well! seconds from his 25 butterfly and 6 25 breaststroke: not only did Alana in his 25 backstroke. And Gillian swim this race with a cast on her Cumti shaved 6 seconds off both her arm, but she also swam a personal Baseball Camp We care and we just want you to be prepared. 25 breaststroke and 25 backstroke. best time. Livermore High Varsity Base- Leah Shinnick and Emma ball Coach David Perotti is hosting Please call Sharon Mace at (925) 875-1343 or visit us at Kelly erased 4 seconds in the 50 two summer camps. Each camper www.Aspecialtouchfuneralservice.com backstroke. CYO Cross Country will receive individual instruction The St. Michael CYO cross from coaches and Livermore High FD#1810 8 The Independent • July 6, 2017 DOWNTOWN (continued from page on) assigned tasks last Thurs- and the public to include structure, public parking, One citywide workshop, hotels. He said, "It is bi- facts. He said he had visited day, agreeing to forward the the MacCracken plan. He on-street parking and the I it was suggested, was inad- ased. It doesn't evaluate such the site and didn't see any plans. However, it is asking noted that the four options to Street garage; 155 to 224 equate, with the majority of things as the westside hotel's problem with the views. the council to approve one be forwarded to the council residential units including the committee supporting interaction with cultural Early then pointed out additional meeting in or- represent the full spectrum co-housing above parking holding two. The two city- amenities, open space and that the analysis of the views der to review the costs and of the committee's views. and co-work/office; a 4000 wide workshops and five retail." He also noted that was indeed inaccurate as evaluations the facilitator Rachael Snedecor sug- sq. ft. conference center; an neighborhood workshops in rating the eastside hotel, presented, in that it lists the gives to each proposal. gested that the committee artisan farmers market, and will have equal value when the rationale doesn't point south and west views as Two caveats were at- agree to send the plans to museum. analyzing the input received. out that the I Street Garage blocked, when it should have tached to the committee's the council, noting there Westside Hotel B: .78 Woerner said there need and buildings to the east and said south and east. four plans. would be time during the acres of open space; 1128 to be specific rules for the south would block views. It Several committee mem- Some committee mem- public hearing to bring up parking spaces including workshops, referring to the lists valet parking as a plus, bers noted that the I Street bers raised concerns related objections. residential, public parking provision of materials by which many see as a nega- Garage would be only two to the process that allowed After discussion, Argula, structure, surface parking, outside groups. tive because of the doubling and a half stories high. For a private, local group to Barker and others agreed on-street parking and the I Early stated that if people of traffic between the hotel many of the rooms, it would prepare a plan included as to allow the plans to move Street garage; 130 to 174 stand outside and hand out porte cochere on Livermore not block views to the north. one of the alternatives. The forward, as long as their con- residential units including information, we can't stop Avenue and the I-Street A new evaluation will be second concern addressed cerns about the process were townhomes, artists' co-hous- that from happening. garage on Railroad Avenue. prepared for the council of the amount of time spent conveyed to the council. ing with gallery space; and INFORMATION Other committee mem- the pluses and minuses for on creating the alternatives. Early said that he would multifamily residential; a SLIDE SHOW bers agreed with Kaskey. each hotel siting. Several committee members do so. 1500 sq. ft. conference cen- The committee reviewed One of them mentioned that JULY 10 CITY stated that there was less The content of the most ter; and upper floor office. the information to be pre- the eastside evaluation omits COUNCIL MEETING than an hour to create an recent alternatives includes PUBLIC OUTREACH sented to the public. In re- another important negative, The city council will take eastside and westside plan. more particulars, such as Producing an outreach sponse to some complaints the problem with the de- up two issues involving the In addition, later in the open space, including pas- plan to involve the public regarding the content of livery service entrance on steering committee work at evening, Jeff Kaskey ob- sive, active and hardscape/ was another responsibility of the slide show Early noted Railroad Avenue. Because its July 10 meeting. One will jected strenuously to the paths. Specific parking num- the committee. Its elements that it represents what was delivery trucks will have to include a discussion of the list of advantages and dis- bers are now listed. Early include creation of a variety heard from the experts. "It back into the access point, status of the work plan re- advantages of an eastside said that parking would of approaches to alert the does not address the over- they are likely to back up garding an additional meet- hotel versus a westside hotel. replace existing stalls that public to the process and all experience." He added, traffic. Early agreed the issue ing for the committee. The He and others found the will be lost and add required numerous channels allowing "Often times the experience should be noted. second will involve provid- PlaceWork's evaluation to be parking for the new uses. All people to participate easily. will outweigh the facts, but Woerner interrupted ing direction on the timing tilted heavily to an eastside four show a 125 room bou- Early mentioned five first you have to understand Kaskey, stating Kaskey was and format for receiving the hotel, ignoring many facts. tique hotel and include some ways to engage the public the facts." making inaccurate state- final report from the com- The city selected Place- level of retail and restaurant in the process: downtown One issue raised by Jeff ments related to the views mittee. It was determined Works as the facilitator for uses. The housing shows a tours; five different neigh- Kaskey related to the pros from the eastside hotel. He that the scheduled July 31 the downtown steering com- range, rather than a definite borhood meetings; up to and cons of the analysis of commented that it is im- meeting would not work. mittee discussions and the number. 10 pop-up events; online the eastside and westside portant to provide accurate outreach to the community Eastside Hotel A: .76 engagement where partici- with David Early in charge. acres of open space; 1130 pants can build their own Dawn Argula spoke to the parking spaces including alternatives; and the stan- SCHOOL BOND issue of including Westside residential, public parking dard community workshop. (continued from page on) Hotel A as one of the four structure, surface parking, An overview that includes draft plans. She said, "I am on street parking and the the alternatives and their will be paid $105,000 to had several informational to deal with school district not comfortable with that. new I Street garage; 132-167 evaluation will be part of draw preliminary plansto It was developed exclusive sessions at school sites. work. She bought an extra residential units including presentations at the various be delivered to the board by FIRST STIPEND of the public process. It multifamily, and live-work events and online. week of vacation to make up has nothing to do with us." Oct. 31. RAISE SINCE 1996 for it, which was expensive. spaces; a 1500 sq. ft. con- Several committee mem- The process will include She said she could not sup- ference center; and an art bers wanted to make sure The board voted itself “There is a cost to being on port sending the plan to the gallery and museum. that all demographics were three meetings of a Facili- a 5% raise in its $400 per a board that people don’t council. Eastside Hotel B: 1.61 included, suggesting setting ties Master Plan Committee month stipend, which will understand. This is what I Another committee acres of open space; 1044 up a tracking possibility. (FMPC), said Interim Super- bring the new total to $420. signed up for, but a little member Andrew Barker parking spaces including Las Positas College was intendent Micaela Ochoa. The board holds two more bit of extra stipend, for not also expressed reservations residential, public struc- added to the contact loca- The panel will include par- meetings annually than in only my time, but resources about how the MacCracken ture, surface, and the new tions; tracking to determine ents, other community mem- the past, with one added in as well is welcome," said proposal got into the plan. I Street garage; 125 to 161 the outreach was included bers, and one board member. "It's not ours anymore." August and another in June Hintzke. residential units including as an optional measurement; The panel would work in recent years, said board The "Westside Hotel A" townhomes, multifamily, social media was considered Valerie Arkin said to her proposal is based on a plan with the architects to come president Joan Laursen, who fellow trustees, “I commend artists' co-housing and live- to be the most important up with plans for the list of created by architect Steve work options; a 1500 sq. ft. point of contact for millen- put the item on the agenda. you who work full time and MacCracken for the Com- conference center; and an nials; news ads and flyers facilities that the board ap- There are two meetings do this.” Hintzke, Laursen munity Group. art gallery. would be used; the website proved at an earlier meeting. in most months. Special and Mark Miller have full- Consultant David Early Westside Hotel A: 2.12 would be updated to make On the list are reconditioning meetings are called when time work. from PlaceWorks said he felt acres of open space; 983 it more topical; and partner and modernization of Lydik- needed. Arkin added, “When I there was enough interest on parking spaces including media contacts would be sen School, construction The law allows the board took a board position, I felt the part of the committee residential, a hotel parking utilized. of qualifying classrooms to raise the stipend by 5% it was my full-time gig. I’m for modernization, safety annually. Laursen said that if on the same wave length as and security infrastructure, the board had done that since Jamie. I’ve given up income technology upgrades, and an 1996, it would be receiving from any other job, because assessment study focused on $1000 per month, because of the time. (The increase) a potential location of a new of the compounding interest is no huge amount. We gave elementary school. included in the raises. employees an increase,” a Aside from the construc- Trustee Steve Maher, reference to a 0.85% one- tion projects, $14 million who is retired after 29 years’ time increase for teachers of the $70 million bond service to the district as a and administrators earlier allocation will pay off a teacher and site administra- this year. loan, which will improve the tor, cast the only vote against On another item, the district’s cash flow. the motion. Maher said that board approved a $147 mil- In addition to meeting he did not run for election lion budget for the fiscal with the committee, HKIT to make money. Teachers year, which began July 1. will also talk to principals have not had a 5% raise in It was virtually the same from each project site. They years. The district may be budget the board looked at hear daily what parents and heading into a time when two weeks earlier, pending neighbors are thinking, said positions will have to be cut, Gov. Jerry Brown’s sign- Dara Youngfield of HKIT. said Maher. ing of the budget, which he HKIT will be given a Jamie Hintzke said that did June 27. Brown left the copy of the district’s 2012 she has taken six days of Legislature’s budget intact. Facilities Master Plan (FMP) vacation time from her job for reference. That plan in- cludes a thorough campus- Pictured, from left, are AmyJoyce (AJ) DeLancy, Cathy Borfleet, Destiny Goddu, Susan by-campus appraisal and upgrade of facilities with B. Lewis, and Sarah Anderson. Photo - Alan O. Lewis designs focused on 21st cen- tury learning in classrooms by creating more flexible space usable for lectures or group work. The FMP report con- Livermore Graffiti Has Been tained hundreds of pages. It was considered by its 28-member committee as a Replaced with Mural Art wish list, without expecta- tion that the entire list would When riding a bike, walking a dog or jogging on the Arroyo Bike Trail beneath E. be built. The estimated cost Stanley Boulevard in Livermore, graffiti was visible on the underpass walls. of all the projects was $506 However, the city's Beautification Committee and volunteers have been working to million in 2012 dollars. The replace tagged walls with original works of art; it’s part of the Committee's expanded FMP committee included anti-graffiti program. staff, administrators, stu- Over the last two Saturday mornings (6/24 & 7/1), artists worked on the south-east dents, parents and commu- wing wall. Beautification members Susan Lewis and Cathy Norfleet along with community nity members. It had a series volunteers Sarah Anderson, Amy Joyce (AJ) DeLaney, Destiny Goddu and Alan Lewis collaborated on the Native California wildflowers and wildlife mural as a community of six meetings, and later theme of "Make Livermore More Beautiful." “We are excited about this project as a reflection of a community-in-action. We are deeply committed to contribute to the on-going beautification of our city as an expression of our values and mission” says Susan B. Lewis project lead. The mural and art that was created can be enjoyed and appreciated by everyone.” Advance Planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved As an extension of the Committee’s existing anti-graffiti tagging program, the idea is to not only cover up illegal aerosol writing on property but to add colorful street art. The ones will truly appreciate. 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Steven Walter Taber having two daughters Joan settled with their family of husband Mark Jorgensen of could about his portfolio. Steven Walter Taber, 71, Rushford (Michael), grand- ten children. Pleasanton; David Piekarski Chad was very proud to have of Livermore, passed away son Craig Schlicher (Tina), In addition to his career, and his wife Andrea Gold- earned his Wine & Spirit with his family by his side and great-grandson Joel Jack also coached many stein-Piekarski of Redwood Education Trust diploma on Wednesday morning June Schmierer. Her daughter of his children in a variety City; and his sister Gail and as a member of Court 14, 2017 following a long Pauline Vieira (Charles) of sports. Jack and Bar- Rowley and her husband of Sommeliers (Certified bara were very active in illness. as well as her son David Larry Rowley of Mountlake Sommelier). He had several the St. Augustine’s Cath- Steve was born, second of Vieira predeceased her. She Terrace, WA. other hobbies and interests five boys, on July 12, 1945, olic Church where they is also survived by her sis- Friends and family are and loved sports, camp- to Richard and Julia Taber met many of their life long born in New Haven, Con- ter Jean, brother, Fred and invited to a Celebration of ing, boating, gardening and of Oak- friends. He also was very Life at 10:00 am on Satur- necticut moving to North step-grandson Dan Vieira music. Chad knew his way land proud to be a commissioner day, July 15, 2017 at Unitar- Haven as a child. She gradu- (Rachael) as well as many for the Pleasanton Housing around a tool box and there ated from Lyman Hall in who ian Universalist Church in was nothing he couldn’t fix pre- nieces and nephews. Commission. Once Jack 1943 where at 4’ 10’’ tall, she Livermore, 1893 N. Vasco or build himself. The home- ceded She read her Bible daily retired from education, he was the captain of her high Road, Livermore, CA. made pepper jellies and him in with St. John her favorite joined his son, Stephen, Donations in his honor school basketball team. She salsas he made from his gar- death book with Chapter 17 her fa- in the grocery business, can be sent to Open Heart met her best friend and fu- in 2008 vorite chapter. She followed owning a Grocery Outlet Kitchen, 1141 Catalina Dr., den are legendary. He was ture husband George Farren, and the Golden Rule while al- franchise, first in Vallejo and Mailbox #137, Livermore, a proud Board Member of Jr. when they paired off for 2014. ways giving and forgiving. later in San Jose. Returning CA 94550 Exceptional Needs Network, a church activity when she He was She and daughter Pau- to coaching, he coached the volunteered as a Canine was 15 and he was 14. They also line bred and showed York- Amador girl’s basketball John Gonzalez Guillen Comfort handler for Valley married in 1945 and she be- pre- shire Terriers including at team to an NCS champi- Resident of Pleasanton, CA Humane Society and loved came a Navy wife while he ceded in death by a brother Westminster of New York. onship in 1981-82 with a 6-16-1963 - 6-23-17 coaching his daughter’s soc- served during World War II. record of 31-1, the longest John in 1994. She bred and showed many John Gonzalez Guillen cer and softball teams. She and her husband reared As a child Steve enjoyed beautiful champions one of winning streak in Ama- passed away on Friday after Chad faced his illness dor history. For that effort, their 5 children in Coventry scouting and camping in the which was on a national list a valiant battle with liver and treatment with courage and Collinsville prior to Redwoods with his family. for siring many champion he was honored as South disease. He enjoyed living and positivity and never let County Coach of the Year. moving to La Mirada, CA Those activities followed offspring. life to the fullest with family his diagnosis be his progno- When Jack and Barbara in 1961. They moved to him into adulthood. She served on the Board and friends. sis. A brave warrior until Livermore in in 1965, then The family especially en- finally retired, they moved to John was born in East the very end Chad will be of the No. Calif. Yorkshire Patterson where they joined to Pleasanton in 1972 while joyed their cabin on 6 acres Chicago, IN and graduated missed the most by his soul- Terrier Club, often as Presi- the Sacred Heart Catholic setting up their business, from Roosevelt High school mate and Wife, Lisa, his only north of Jackson, CA. which dent. She was a staunch Parish. Jack coached the S.L. Fusco (later Abrasives and got a multi-faceted tech- he continued to share with supporter of the local Del Patterson High School girls’ child and beautiful Daugh- Unlimited) in San Leandro his children, grandchildren, Valle Dog Club with the basketball team for several niques in welding certifica- ter, Haley and his constant where she worked as a book- family and friends. club giving her a life time years. He also joined the tion. Shortly after graduating companion and best furry keeper. Prior to retirement, His major interests and membership. Lions Club there, serving as from high school he left East friend, Riley. His Parents, Barbara and George moved hobbies were classic cars As one friend said there president for a time. In 2011, Chicago to come to Cali- Jerry and Mary, his Father- to Arizona, where they set and bicycling. He has owned should be more individuals Jack and his wife moved to fornia where he lived with in-Law Don, his Sisters and up another branch of their and operated Model T's and in the world like her. She Vallejo and in 2016 they family and bounced around Brothers, Jodi, Jason, Kathi, business and then retired Model A's, entering a T was well loved and will be moved to Reno. jobs until he found his true Liz, Kim, Mike, Don Jr., enjoying the desert beauty Speedster in the 1974 Endur- greatly missed. Jack was preceded in passion in being a food bro- Sandy and Bub. His Nieces and warm weather. ance Run with brother-in- Service will be held at the death by his wife, Barbara, ker. He loved fishing, hunt- and Nephews Emily, Max, Barbara was a wonder- law Jim, from San Jose to Cherokee Cemetery July 5 his parents, and his brothers ing, camping, and coaching Shawnae, Leah, Megan, ful parent. She was a Girl Livermore and back. Many at 10:00am. Donations may and their wives, Bill and his son's baseball team for Erin, Tony, Tresh, Kenny, Scout Leader in Livermore, Lorraine Hansen and Bob trips in the car clubs filled be given in her memory to years. He was a great teacher Randall, Kyle, Kelli, Jesika, a board member of the Pleas- and Marge Hansen, as well his life with great memories. Christian Broadcast Net- for anyone who wanted to Hannah, Jack and Bode. anton Chapter of Rainbow Steve married Sheila Rae work 977 Centerville Turn- as his brother-in-law, John learn how to fish or hunt, he Chad is also survived by his Otten and his wife, Dorothy Girls, a 50-year member of Owen in June 1971 and has pike Virginia 23463-0001or offered help to others who Uncle and Godfather Jim, Eastern Star and a volunteer been a resident of Livermore Salvation Army 1247 Otten, his nephew, Jerome did not know how to fish and his Aunts Julie and Med Otten, and his sister-in-law, at the LADD School for the since 1977. So.Wilson Way Stockton, would teach them. and many cousins, extended developmentally disabled. Steve is survived by CA 95205. Margaret (Peggy) Otten John was a devoted father family and friends that were Hall and Oliver Hall. He She attended countless band Sheila and their children, to his only child Jacob Gon- his chosen family. is survived by his children: and choral concerts, Rain- zalez Campbell, a devoted Chad loved the Lord and Jeff (Heidi) of Livermore John (Jack) Joan Partier (William), Jim bow and DeMolay meetings son to his Mother Emilia and Diane Scott (Tony) of Francis Hansen Hansen (Judy), Steve Han- didn’t want anyone to be sad and sporting events with her Lodi and also his sons Mi- sen (Kathy), Sharon Han- Gonzalez Guillen and an for him. He only wanted to children. She was happy- excellent brother to Octavio chael and Robert Renwick sen (Roger Cobb), Patricia be the center of attention if go-lucky, athletic, and ad- from a prior marriage. He Backman (Sven), Phillip Gonzalez and Iris Gonzalez, he was on the dance floor. venturous and she loved adored his grandchildren, and an exceptional uncle to Chad was the life of the Hansen (Sharon), Mike Han- camping. She drove her Morgan and Joslin Taber, sen (Cheryl), Mary Wheat Octavio’s (wife Michele), party and his last request was children across the country Samantha Scott, Emily and (Ron), Theresa Lown (Joe) son Alexander, daughter Jes- for all to gather and celebrate for camping vacations, pil- Steven Renwick, and Carson and Tammy Shannon (Scott). sica and Iris’s daughter Julie. his life, love and laughter. ing everyone into the family and Oliver Renwick. He is He is also survived by his 27 John also leaves us with Please join us at his Celebra- station wagon. also survived by his broth- grandchildren and 16 great his service dogs Oso, Zeus, tion of Life on Thursday, Barbara is survived by ers Richard (Terry), Doug grandchildren along with & Bella who will remain July 13, 2017, at 2:00PM at her children: son and daugh- (Roberta) and Glen. Oct. 24, 1923 to May 18, 2017 two Hansen nieces and a with family and friends. Concannon Vineyards, 4590 ter-in law George Farren, III nephew, seven Otten nieces Steve loved to describe Reno, Nevada (formerly of John’s death is preceeded Tesla Rd., Livermore, CA. and Deborah of Redding, and nephews, and seven Hall things as 'festive' and was Vallejo, Patterson, and Pleas- by his father John R Gonza- Come as you are. daughters Jean O’Brion of best known for his handle- anton) nieces and nephews. lez. Friends and family are In lieu of flowers Chad Jack Hansen, 93, passed The Celebration of Life Riverbank, Laurie Farren of bar mustache. He was very invited to his funeral service, would be most grateful for Brookings, Oregon, daugh- witty with a great sense of away peacefully on May for Jack will be held at St. which will be decided at a donations to be made to his 18, 2017 after visiting with Elizabeth Seaton Catholic ter and son-in-law Barbara humor and unique sayings. future date. Tentative date favorite charity: and Adolph Correa of Pleas- He loved old TV shows, es- some of his children and Church at 4001 Stoner- and times are July 15th at Exceptional Needs Net- watching the Cavaliers beat idge Drive in Pleasanton anton, her grandchildren Jay, pecially westerns, and many St. Mary’s church in East work the Celtics. He was born on Saturday, July 22, 2017, Mary Kate, Daniel, Brian, Chicago, IN; small mass ser- PO Box 3149 events at Asbury United in Oakland, California, on at 11:00 am, followed by Valerie, Gregory, Stephen, vices followed by inurement Methodist Church. October 24, 1923, to August a gathering at the Veterans Livermore, CA 94551 Joel, Julie, Katie, Eric, Mi- Steve worked at Walmart Martheus Hansen and Ellen Memorial Hall on Main at Ridgelawn Cemetery, http://www.ennetwork. chael and Michelle. She for a few years following a N. O’Reilly. Unfortunately, Street, Pleasanton. With ex- Gary, IN. org/enn/Home.html leaves behind 22 great chil- long career in the Clerks & Jack’s father died and was tended family in attendance, Callaghan Mortuary is Chad’s family extends dren, 1 great-great grand- Lumber Handlers Union. buried on his first birthday. Jack will be inurned in the honored to be serving the their deepest appreciation to child and several nieces and His life will be celebrated As a result, his mother, El- Mausoleum at Holy Sepul- Guillen family. An online everyone for all of the con- nephews. She was preceded with family at the cabin len, raised Jack and his two cher Cemetery at 11:00 am guestbook is available for dolences, continued amaz- in death by her husband of where he will be laid to rest. brothers by herself in a small on Monday, July 24, 2017. condolences at www.cal- ing love and support that 54 years George Farren, Jr., He will be remembered as house on Magee Avenue If you wish to make a do- laghanmortuary.com they have received during son Jeffery Farren, son-in- the 'Champion of Horse- in Oakland. Jack attended nation in lieu of flowers, you this difficult time. law Patrick O’Brion, her shoes' in Amador County St. Elizabeth’s Elementary may do so to the Rotary Club Chad Earl Londry “The greatness of a man parents Robenia and Abner and for the love he gave his School. For high school of Pleasanton Foundation at Sunrise: June 20, 1965 is not in how much wealth he Bristol, and 2 brothers and he started at St. Joseph’s in PO Box 352, Pleasanton, CA Sunset: June 27, 2017 family and friends. acquires, but in his integrity 3 sisters. Alameda before returning to 94566, to support scholar- It’s with great sorrow to Donations may be made and his ability to affect those A memorial service will to the Livermore Heritage finish at St. Elizabeth’s High ships for local students. say Chad passed away on around him positively.” Tuesday, June 27, 2017 after be held at Callaghan Mor- Guild or Open Heart Kitchen School. He was an excellent ~ Bob Marley experiencing complications tuary, 3833 East Avenue, of Asbury United Methodist athlete and played basketball John R. Piekarski at both schools. Jack served Resident of Pleasanton from a bone marrow trans- Livermore, CA at 10:00 Church. plant he received to treat Barbara Bristol Farren a.m. on Saturday, July 15, Callaghan Mortuary is in the Navy during World John Raymond Piekarski 08/08/1925 – 5/30/17 War II as a Sonarman, First Myelodysplastic Syndrome 2017. Inurnment will occur honored to be serving the passed away suddenly on Barbara passed away Class. He was instrumental Wednesday, June 21, 2017 (MDS). later this year at the National Taber family. An online peacefully having lived a in sinking an enemy subma- while surrounded by his Chad long and happy life. She was Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ. guestbook is available for rine while serving aboard the loving family. was born condolences at www.cal- USS Bangust, a destroyer John and raised laghanmortuary.com escort. He was awarded the was born in Michi- A Non-Attorney Bronze Star for his actions. in Oak gan and Betty Louise Cabrera After the war he returned Park, Illi- moved to Alternative Betty Louise Cabrera went to California to attend St. nois. He at- California home to be with her Lord and Paralegal Services Mary’s College in Mora- tended the on New Savior on the evening of ga. While a student at St. University Year’s • Divorce • Deeds June 22, 2017. She was born Mary’s, he met the love of of Illinois Day, 1989. in a small cattle town of Ba- • Probate • Living Trust his life and his future bride, where he The most yard, Barbara Joan Otten, at the obtained a important things to Chad CALL NOW! Nebr. Franciscan Club in Oak- bachelor’s were his family and friends on July land. Jack and Barbara were degree in (925) 577-4736 and spending time together 24, married on June 18, 1949, Forestry. He later attended www.atlasdp.com traveling, sailing, cooking 1926 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic the University of Oregon and entertaining. Chad spent to Ce- Church in Oakland. Once where he obtained a MBA Atlas Document the majority of his career ciel & Jack graduated from col- in Forest Industry Manage- Preparation in the hospitality and sales Mabel lege in 1950, he taught and ment. He spent his early industries. He was an em- Services Wag- coached at St. Elizabeth career in management in 120 Spring St, PLS High School. In 1955 he the forest products industry ployee of Southern Glazer’s I am not an attorney. I can only ner. provide self-help service transferred to teach business in the states of Washington Wine and Spirits and truly at your specific direction. Her Reg Alameda County #96. at San Lorenzo High School, and Indiana before he moved enjoyed introducing his cus- Charlotte R Hargrave LDA father’s but continued to coach bas- his family to Pleasanton, tomers to fabulous wines family had settled there in ketball at St. Elizabeth’s. He California thirty three years and learning as much as he the 1860’s. Growing up in ultimately became the Dean ago to hold a position in San Obituary/Memoriam Policies the Midwest she had a care- of Boys at San Lorenzo High Jose. Mid-career he received Obituaries are published in free childhood attending School and, in the mid six- training in financial services country schools and riding ties, became the principal and became an investment The Independent at no charge. There is a small horse back on the then open of Russell City Continu- advisor and manager in the charge forphotographs in the obituaries. plains often helping with ation High School, which banking industry. herding the cattle. served students in the San After retiring he vol- Memoriam ads can also be placed Her family was large Lorenzo district. As Jack’s unteered at Open Heart with many brothers, Jack, career progressed, Jack and Kitchen and for many years in The Independent when families want to honor Joe, Bill, and sisters, Rae Barbara raised their grow- at Valley Care Emergency the memories of their loved ones. There is a charge Ella, Lorraine, Audrey pre- ing family in San Leandro Room, which he loved. for memoriam ads, based on the size of the ad. deceasing her as well as her and Hayward. The Hansen He is survived by Sha- Please send an email to Family eventually moved to ron, his wife of forty- six parents. 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only qualify for a house costing $850,000. space, or can you configure some by adding standalone Contact a knowledgeable mortgage specialist. Your organization pieces? Realtor can refer you to someone. • Is there adequate parking in the garage, driveway or on Your loan officer will help you determine how much the street for your vehicles? you qualify for and what type of mortgage best suits your • Do you have space for homework, hobbies and your situation before you go shopping for a home. family’s other activities? • Location • Condition The one thing you can’t change is where a home is Purchasing a fixer can be a smart investment or an end- located. less nightmare. If you have the time, the knowledge and the What community do you want to live in? Do you need skills to renovate a home – and your family is willing to live to be in a particular school district or close to the freeway with the chaos that inevitably ensues – go for it. Chances for easy commute? What kind of neighborhood do you are you will get more home for your money. How to Choose the Best prefer– new or established? If, however, you are like most of us – already busy with And, then there are the less obvious considerations: Does work, family and hobbies, untrained in the plumbing, elec- Home for Your Family it back to a busy street? Is it in a cul-de-sac? Is it close to trical, carpentry and roof work a fixer may require – you By Cher Wollard the railroad or under a flight pattern to the airport? Is it may be better off looking for a well-maintained home you Even in our tight real estate market, buyers have choices, within walking distance to the trails, shopping, Downtown? can afford. and they need to exercise common-sense strategies when Make note of any of these things that are important to In fact, your Realtor will likely suggest you get inspec- deciding what home to put an offer on. you, and let your Realtor know. tions before you buy to make sure the home is in good There are 261 houses, condos, townhouses and mobile • Type of home condition. homes on the Multiple Listing Service this week in Liver- A single family home with a yard is not the best option If you do decide to purchase a fixer-upper, be aware not more, Dublin and Pleasanton, plus new homes that do not for everyone. all lenders will loan on such properties. always show up on that service. How do you know which Condominiums and townhouses offer affordable alterna- • Resale potential is the right one for you and your family? tives, often with amenities such as swimming pools, exer- Americans move to a new home every seven years on Shopping for a home can be confusing. Keep a binder cise rooms and clubhouses, with less maintenance required. average. We Californians move even more frequently. So in which you can put flyers of properties you view, along With a condo, you own "from the plaster in" just as you you might want to keep one eye on resale value, in case you with your notes about each home. Go through your notes would a single house. You also own a certain percentage of want or need to sell your home down the road. after every two or three viewings, weeding out properties the "common spaces" -- staircases, sidewalks, roofs, green The National Association of Realtors offers notes on what that don’t meet your needs. space, pools, tennis courts and clubhouses. to consider regarding potential resale value: With relatively few homes to choose from, some flex- A homeowners’ association administers the develop- • One-bedroom condos are more difficult to resell than ibility may be called for. Narrow down what is important ment, and you pay monthly dues, which cover exterior two-bedroom ones. to you and which features are more in the category of “it repairs, maintenance and landscaping, plus your share of • Two-bedroom/one-bath single-family houses generally would be nice.” taxes and insurance on the common areas. have less appeal than houses with three or more bedrooms Being too choosy in a sellers’ market such as this one Or you may want to consider a multiple family dwelling, and two or more bathrooms, and therefore less appreciation can mean you delay making an offer so long that prices for so you can live in one unit and rent out the others. Some potential. what you want escalate beyond your means. That doesn’t mortgage plans, including VA and FHA loans, can be used • Homes with "curb appeal" (a well-maintained, attrac- mean, however, that you should settle for something totally for buildings with up to four units, as long as the buyer tive, and charming view-from-the-street appearance) are unsuitable for your family. intends to occupy one of them. the easiest to resell. Consider these important guidelines when searching for • Size and configuration • When resale is a possibility, don't buy the most ex- your home: Use a checklist to ensure the home you are considering pensive house on the street, or anything that is unusual or • Price will work for your family: unique. Homes listed for sale in our Valley currently range from • Is the house the right size for your needs and does it • Homes on quiet streets, in desirable school districts and $290,000 to $5.7 million, with a median price of $981000. have the right combination of bedrooms, bathrooms and with traditional floorplans are easier to sell in any market. With a spread this wide, it is important to know how much other living areas? If you are looking to purchase a home, contact your local you can comfortably afford. You’ll waste a lot of time and • Is one bathroom adequate and if not, what are the costs Realtor today. energy if try to purchase a $1 million home when you can of adding a second one? Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway • Does the kitchen have enough cupboard and countertop HomeServices Drysdale Properties, Livermore.

4148. Published June 15, 2)Comp IT 3)CompIT, 836 94550 2)Rachelle E. Cle- following owner(s): The date on which the reg- Signature of Registrants: LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 22, 29, July 6, 2017. Arbor Ct, Livermore, CA ments, 1656 Black Oak Ct, Tejpal Aulakh, 1834 Vetta istrant first commenced to /s/: Tessie L. Martinez / NAME STATEMENT FOR INFORMATION 94550, is hereby registered Livermore, CA 94551 3) Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 transact business under the Vicente P. Martinez, Owners FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 532141 PLACING LEGAL by the following owner(s): Sally Mote-Yaffe, 876 Leland This business is conducted fictitious business name(s) This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) do- NOTICES Joseph Troy Saitta, 836 Ar- Way, Livermore, CA 94550 by an Individual listed above: June 2007 the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 532207 ing business as: Ramos RE Call 925-243-8000 bor Ct, Livermore, CA 94550 4)Cynthia K. Benson, 749 The date on which the reg- Signature of Registrants: on June 20, 2017. Expires The following person(s) Group Inc, 2387 High Castle This business is conducted Orion Way, Livermore, CA istrant first commenced to /s/: Barry Hoffer, Owner June 20, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS doing business as: Core Ct, Livermore, CA 94550, by an Individual 94550 transact business under the This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT Chiropractic, 618 N L St, is hereby registered by the The date on which the reg- This business is conducted fictitious business name(s) the County Clerk of Alameda 4156. Published June 29, FILE NO. 531400 Livermore, CA 94551, is following owner(s): istrant first commenced to by a General Partnership listed above: N/A on June 19, 2017. Expires July 6, 13, 20, 2017. The following person(s) hereby registered by the Ramos RE Group Inc, 2387 transact business under the The date on which the reg- Signature of Registrants: June 19, 2022. doing business as: JAM following owner(s): High Castle Cr, Livermore, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name(s) istrant first commenced to /s/: Tejpal Aulakh, Owner The Independent Legal No. Services, 958 East Airway Michael Brian Sue, 923 CA 94550 NAME STATEMENT listed above: N/A transact business under the This statement was filed with 4155. Published June 29, Blvd, Livermore, CA 94551, Via Seville, Livermore, CA This business is conducted FILE NO. 532429-532430 Signature of Registrants: fictitious business name(s) the County Clerk of Alameda July 6, 13, 20, 2017. is hereby registered by the 94550 by a Corporation The following person(s) do- /s/: Joseph Troy Saitta listed above: 2005 on June 16, 2017. Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): This business is conducted The date on which the reg- ing business as: 1)HoneyDo This statement was filed with Signature of Registrants: June 16, 2022. NAME STATEMENT J A Momaney, Services, by an Individual istrant first commenced to Handypersons 2)HoneyDo, the County Clerk of Alameda /s/: Lucy M. Hair, General The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 532346 Inc, 958 E. Airway Blvd, The date on which the reg- transact business under the 5600 Sunol Blvd, Suite C, on May 22, 2017. Expires partner 4154. Published June 29, The following person(s) do- Livermore, CA 94551 istrant first commenced to fictitious business name(s) Pleasanton, CA 94566, is May 22, 2022. This statement was filed with July 6, 13, 20, 2017. ing business as: The Fil-Am This business is conducted transact business under the listed above: April 7, 2017 hereby registered by the The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alameda Shoppes, 152 Sonia Way, by a Corporation fictitious business name(s) Signature of Registrants: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): 4152. Published June 22, on June 2, 2017. Expires Livermore, CA 94550, is The date on which the reg- listed above: August 21, /s/: Ted Ramos, President NAME STATEMENT Apidae Building Contractors, 29, July 6, 13, 2017. June 2, 2022. hereby registered by the istrant first commenced to 2007 This statement was filed with FILE NO. 532300 Inc., 5600 Sunol Blvd, Suite The Independent Legal No. following owner(s): transact business under the Signature of Registrants: the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- C, Pleasanton, CA 94566 4153. Published June 29, 1)Tessie L. Martinez 2)Vi- fictitious business name(s) /s/: Michael Brian Sue, on June 13, 2017. Expires NAME STATEMENT ing business as: Maples for This business is conducted listed above: N/A Owner FILE NO. 531717 July 6, 13, 20, 2017. all Seasons, 1990 Paseo cente P. Martinez, 152 Sonia by a Corporation June 13, 2022. Way, Livermore, CA 94550 Signature of Registrants: This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS del Cajon, Pleasanton, CA The date on which the reg- /s/: Jeffrey Momaney, Presi- the County Clerk of Alameda ing business as: CASIC, NAME STATEMENT 94566, is hereby registered This business is conducted istrant first commenced to 4150. Published June 22, by Married Couple dent on June 15, 2017. Expires 29, July 6, 13, 2017. 1061 Florence Rd, Liver- FILE NO. 53226 by the following owner(s): transact business under the This statement was filed June 15, 2022. more, CA 94550, is hereby The following person(s) do- 1)Barry Hoffer 2)Susana The date on which the reg- fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of The Independent Legal No. registered by the following ing business as: Five Star Hoffer, 1990 Paseo del Ca- istrant first commenced to listed above: February 4, NAME STATEMENT Alameda on May 23, 2017. 4149. Published June 22, owner(s): Fencing, 1834 Vetta Drive, jon, Pleasanton, CA 94566 transact business under the 2005 FILE NO. 531359-531361 Expires May 23, 2022. 29, July 6, 13, 2017. 1)Lucy M. Hair, 1061 Flor- Livermore, CA 94550, is This business is conducted fictitious business name(s) Signature of Registrants: The following person(s) do- The Independent Legal No. ence Rd, Livermore, CA hereby registered by the by Married Couple listed above: N/A /s/: Steve Ghannam, Presi- ing business as: 1)Comp-IT On Line Events Calendar

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by the following owner(s): dent/CEO companies. Check with the also requires that contrac- Inland Valley Fastlane Relics, LLC, 14 This statement was filed with Our current weekly adoption local Better Business Bureau tors include their license Publishing Co. California Ave., Suite C, the County Clerk of Alameda events include: before you send money or numbers on all advertising. Client Code:04126-00001 Pleasanton, CA 94566 on June 21, 2017. Expires fees. Read and understand Check your contractor’s Re: Legal Notice for This business is conducted June 21, 2022. Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- any contracts before you status at www.cslb.ca.gov Classified Ads by a Limited Liability Com- The Independent Legal No. pies at Farmer’s Market in sign. Shop around for rates. or (800)321-CSLB (2752). pany 4157. Published June 29, Pleasanton. The location is TO PLACE Unlicensed persons taking The Federal Fair Housing The date on which the reg- July 6, 13, 20, 2017. 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CLASSIFIED AD IN THE state in their advertisements Rights Act of 1964, and transact business under the Immediate openings for Cable Installers NAME STATEMENT INDEPENDENT, that they are not licensed state law prohibit fictitious business name(s) FILE NO. 532467 Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- Call (925)243-8000 by the Contractors State advertisements for housing No experience necessary, we will train. listed above: March 20, 2017 The following person(s) do- tens at Dublin PetSmart, License Board.” and employment that Signature of Registrants: MERCHANDISE ing business as: Fountain 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. contain any preference, $5,000 Bonus for experienced techs /s/: Jim McKenzie, Managing REAL ESTATE Recovery, 4049 1st Street Hours: 11am to 3pm. 118) FREE SECTION limitation or discrimina- Member $2,500 Bonus for no experience #123, Livermore, CA 94551, 157)OFFICE/HOUSE/CON- tion based on protected This statement was filed with Free Pine & Oak Wood is hereby registered by the Visit our website, WWW. DO/DUPLEX/APT RENTAL classes, including race, Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K the County Clerk of Alameda You cut & haul it following owner(s): TVAR.ORG, to see adopt- color, religion, sex, handi- on June 27, 2017. Expires Lots of Pine cones, too LARGE ROOM FOR RENT Company vehicle with gas card provided 1)Reinvent, LLC, 3437 Ber- able animals, volunteer cap, familial status June 27, 2022. Please call with BATH nal Ave, Pleasanton, CA opportunities, and how to or national origin. IVPC Bring current DMW report to interview. The Independent Legal No. (408)897-3156 Private entrance 94566 2)Feltsberg, LLC, donate. does not knowingly accept 4160. Published July 6, 13, Laundry privileges Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. 895 Mitton Rd, Burlingame, any advertisements that 20, 27, 2017. Follow TRI-VALLEY ANI- 127) LOST/ FOUND No smoking, alcohol or pets CA 94010 $650/month are in violation of the law. 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National Night Out gust 1. ranger staff. Meet Ranger During this class, care- nel 99 as well as streaming ous raffle prizes (including Residents are invited Patti Cole at 1 p.m. at Syca- givers will be guided through live on the TV30 website at least a dozen bicycles) for Pleasanton at www.tv30.org. Video on National Night Out is a to organize a potluck, ice more Grove Park, 1051 various applications for children and adults. Grand Demand is also available crime and drug prevention cream social, or block party Wetmore Road. medical management, com- prize items include a 3-night anytime from anywhere event sponsored by the Na- while receiving friendly Join in this cooling and munication, monitoring, and stay in a Lake Tahoe cabin, by going to tv30.org and tional Association of Town visits from police, fire, and/ educational outing in the researching. Additionally, a 4-night stay in a private clicking on the banner at the Watch and co-sponsored or City officials throughout Arroyo del Valle. Search for caregivers will be provided home in Copperopolis, $500 top of the page. No app is locally by the Pleasanton Po- the night. elusive stream critters, learn with important information in cash and more. required. lice Department. Over 38.5 Now in its 34th year, about aquatic residents and about Internet/email safety Admission for children "National Night Out" is meet a few of the more so- and protecting one's digital (ages 3-12) is $10 in ad- million people in more than a campaign designed to cial species. All equipment, identity. Participants are vance and $15 at the door. 16,500 communities will join Miniature Golf forces on Tuesday, August enhance police-community including nets, will be pro- encouraged to bring their Adult admission is $30 in 1st to celebrate National partnerships and strengthen vided. Please wear shoes that own personal devices to Fundraiser advance and $35 at the door. Night Out’s 34th annual neighborhoods by bring- can go in the water; no bare the session (laptop, pad, Local charitable orga- Pay in advance and reserve a event. National Night Out ing together those who are feet please. RSVP required smartphone, etc.) to explore nization, Bay East Foun- spot by going to www.geor- is designed to: (1) Heighten committed to preserving the by emailing pcole@larpd. some of the applications and dation, will be hosting its gieporgie2017.eventbee. crime and drug awareness, quality of life in Dublin. org. Include your name, resources. annual Georgie Porgie min- com online. (2) Generate support for, Register a neighborhood phone number and number Speakers for this session iature golf fundraiser event Monies raised during this and participation in, local now to participate in this of adults and children. Ap- are Gary Hicklin, Director of at Golden Tee Golfland in event go directly to Bay East anticrime programs, (3) annual event. Registration propriate for ages 4+ (chil- Technology (retired), Pleas- Castro Valley on Friday, July Foundation’s “Members Strengthen neighborhood closes July 19. For more dren must be accompanied anton Unified School Dis- 14th from 10am-2pm. The Helping Members” fund. spirit and police-community information, call the Dublin by parent/guardian). trict; and Debbie Emerson, general public is welcome This program assists the partnerships, and (4) Send a Police Services Crime Pre- Howl at the Moon Hike M.S., Community Health to attend and take part in 5000+ members of Alameda message to criminals letting vention Unit at (925) 833- – 70 Miles for 70 Years Educator, Hope Hospice. a day filled with numerous County based Bay East As- them know that neighbor- 6677 or (925) 833-6686. Challenge (RSVP) will take Any community member activities. sociation of Realtors who hoods are organized and place on July 9. Meet Ranger engaged in the role of fam- This family friendly event experience a catastrophic fighting back. Volunteer Drivers Amy Wolitzer at 8 p.m. at ily caregiver or expecting to includes unlimited miniature event in their life, which The Pleasanton Police Senior Support Program Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 soon become a caregiver is golf on two 18-hole courses, results in severe financial Department started partici- of the Tri-Valley is seeking Wetmore Road. invited to attend these class- unlimited arcade play, a hardship. Bay East Founda- pating in National Night volunteer drivers. Join this 5-mile round- es. Light refreshments will BBQ lunch, face painting, tion is a 501(c)3 corporation. Out over 15 years ago with Senior Support Program trip hike to meet the rising be served. Classes are held balloon artists and numer- Tax ID #94-2519726. 4 neighborhood block par- of the Tri-Valley serves full moon. Participants will at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark ties. Since then the event has seniors in Pleasanton, Liver- walk along and discuss noc- Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin grown to almost 40 block more, Dublin and Sunol. turnal creatures and listen (2nd floor conference room). parties with most coming Volunteer drivers help pro- for their noises. This will Register online at HopeHos- from registered Neighbor- vide rides for adults over be a slow-paced hike on pice.com or contact Hope LARPD Board OKs hood Watch groups. Par- the age of 60, to medical ap- paved and unpaved trails, Hospice Community Health ties vary from potlucks and pointments in the Tri-Valley with some moderate uphill Educator Debbie Emerson BBQ’s to ice cream socials and beyond. sections. Participants will at [email protected]. Budget for Projects Anyone with reliable earn five miles toward the and have included live bands, Hope Hospice’s Family The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District transportation, who can 70 Miles for 70 Years Chal- Caregiver Education Series bounce houses and kids' Board of Directors approved the preliminary fiscal years parades. Parties registered pass a criminal background lenge. RSVP by calling offers a series of 14 classes check, has a clean driving 925-960-2400 or emailing designed to provide training, 2017-2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget at its with the police could be meeting this week. visited by the Pleasanton record, proof of insurance [email protected]. education, support, and re- and four hours a month to A $7 per vehicle park- sources for those caring for CIP projects are categorized based on whether they have Police Department, Elected authorized funding sources and how much staff time will City and State Officials, the spare, is eligible to take part ing fee at either entrance to loved ones with chronic or in the program. Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 disabling conditions. Down- be dedicated each year to a particular project. Projects with Livermore-Pleasanton Fire authorized funding sources, which the District plans to ac- Department and a host of For more information donation is requested to help load a copy of the class tively work on in the coming fiscal year, include playground allied agencies. and training dates, contact support the programs un- schedule here: 2017 Family Those interested in host- Transportation Program Co- less other fees are specified. Caregiver Education Series. renovations for May Nissen Park, Big Trees Park, Pleasure ing a National Night Out ordinator Melanie Henry at There is an annual parking These classes are avail- Island Park and Jane Addams Preschool; Ravenswood His- Party, visit www.pleasan- 925-931-5387 or at sspt- pass available that provides able at no cost to all com- toric Site upgrades; accessibility projects; shade structures; tonpd.org and download [email protected]. significant savings over the munity members; however, trail repairs; and more. an application or pick one For more information daily fee for regular park donations to Hope Hospice Also at Wednesday’s meeting, Directors rejected bids for up in the front lobby of the on all the services Senior visitors. Participants may are greatly appreciated. This the Jane Addams Preschool playground renovation. Only Pleasanton Police Depart- Support Program of the Tri- call 925-960-2400 for more program is supported in part one bid was received by the June 5 deadline, coming in more ment. Any questions can be Valley provides, go to www. information. Advance regis- by a generous grant from the than $200,000 over budget. The project will now be included directed to CSO Shannon ssptv.org . tration is required for some Rotary Club of Pleasanton. with other playground renovation projects when soliciting Revel-Whitaker at (925) There is no charge for any programs. bids later this year. The goal of combining the projects is to 931-5242 or by email at of the services, but donations State of the City encourage more bids and gain a more favorable overall bid. are always welcome. srevel-whitaker@cityof- Technology Tools Livermore Mayor John The Board also approved District Goals for 2017-2018. To help family caregivers pleasantonca.gov. Deadline Marchand’s State of the City Goal topics include providing safe and clean parks, trails for applications is July 26th, Creek Adventure learn how to stay on top of Address will air on local Catch ‘em If You Can: technical advances, Hope and buildings; creating opportunities for saving water and 2017. television. The one-hour energy; implementing recreation programs desired by the A Creek Adventure (RSVP) Hospice presents, Technol- program may be viewed on public; reaching out to underserved populations; and work- will be offered on July 8 by ogy Tools for the Family Comcast TV Channel 30 and Dublin ing with the City of Livermore on the Springtown Open National Night Out will the Livermore Area Rec- Caregiver, on Saturday, July AT&T U-verse via Chan- reation and Park District 8 from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Space Master Plan. take place in Dublin on Au-

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Titanic: The Musical Tells the Stories of the People

By Carol Graham has had an enduring fasci- There is a moment in nation for over a century," Titanic: The Musical that is says LPC Theater Coordi- so powerful in its simplic- nator and Director Titian ity, I gasped aloud. It is the Lish. "The wonderful thing precise moment when those about the musical is that be- aboard the "unsinkable" cause we already know the luxury liner realize, without tragic ending, we are free to question, what their fate engage in the stories of the will be. passengers and crew, which Las Positas College's are quite full of humor and spectacular production hope. The stories of those of Titanic: The Musical people, lost to time, aren’t is playing for four nights sensationalized here. They only, from Thursday, July are filled with hope and Heading off on an 13 through Sunday, July courage, and they deserve adventure aboard the 16. All shows begin at 8 to be heard." Titanic. p.m., and take place in the Not to be confused with Photo - Doug Jorgensen college's beautiful outdoor the 1997 movie Titanic, amphitheater. the college's production of "The story of the Titanic (continued on page 6)

Hadleigh Adams brings his 'Classical Broadway' show to the Firehouse Arts Center. For the story, go to page 7. The Lettermen to perform at the Bankhead Theater. For the story, go to page 7. 2 The Independent • July 6, 2017

Midsummer Night's Dream - Review Magical Setting for Shakespeare

By Carol Graham mer Night's Dream opened moon that shone on Romeo the marriage of Theseus, It's curious to realize that on June 29, with perfor- and Juliette, Antony and the Duke of Athens, to Hip- nowadays, for Shakespeare, mances running through Cleopatra, and Oberon and polyta, the former queen of was some 422 years ago. Sunday, July 16. Titiana. the Amazons. Interconnect- That is, of course, the "Our production is It is the latter couple ing plots weave in the mis- genius of Shakespeare – his placed in a very magi- who light up the stage for adventures of four young ability to touch an eternal cal environment at Wente this, the first of LSF's two Athenian lovers and a group vein running through man- Vineyards. The venue lends summer productions. of amateur actors who are kind throughout time. When itself to a play taking place "A Midsummer Night's manipulated by the fairies Bottom, in A Midsummer's in a fairy kingdom. In the Dream is all true - accord- who inhabit the forest. Add Night Dream, says, "And forest, at night, magic is ing to its own laws," says in mischievous fairy Puck yet, to say the truth, reason possible," says Director Armagnac. "The play, argu- (played hilariously by Paul and love keep little com- Gary Armagnac. "Shake- ably Shakespeare's most Barrois), misdirected love pany together nowadays," speare outdoors, at night, frequently-produced work, potions, and Nick Bottom we cannot help but smile surrounded by the hills and is also very funny. Inside (played brilliantly by Rus- in recognition; we are not the vines is pretty hard to the comedy is an examina- sell Marcel) whose over- only seeing the incongruity beat." tion of the nature of reality confidence heightens his of sense and love in those Performed outdoors at and illusion. Things in this silly mistakes and misuse around us, but in ourselves. the lovely Wente Vineyards play are not always what of language. When Puck Who has not wished they Estate Winery & Tast- they seem. How do we takes Bottom's name to be could love by choice, or ing Room on Tesla Road, know if love is real? Magic another word for ass, he cease by will? Livermore Shakespeare and love seem closely transforms Bottom's head The Livermore Shake- Festival (LSF) productions related." into that of a jackass, yet Russ Marcel and Paul Barrois perform in A Midsummer speare Festival's fabulous come to life under the same The plot, in a nutshell, Bottom remains ignorant of Night’s Dream; Directed by Gary Armagnac; Costumes production of A Midsum- twinkling stars and glowing depicts events surrounding (continued on page 9) by Jonathan Singer.Photo by Gregg Le Blanc, CumulusLight.com. Free Shakespeare in the Park - Review An Unforgettable Evening of Theater by John C. Sulak runway that goes out into going on deep inside of will be some comedy and Last weekend the San the audience and provides Hamlet's mind, or else just wonder. Francisco Shakespeare some intimate moments join him and the others for Director Muterspaugh, Festival opened its 35th and surprises. Nathanel the ride. The scenes move who was onstage himself season with thr group's very Andalis, as the melancholy along quickly and smoothly, last year as King Leontes first production of “Ham- Dane himself, delivers his and if the deeper meanings in “The Winter's Tale,” has let,” and, it was worth the soliloquies in the midst of aren't always clear the ac- found other ways to make wait. This modern version families on their blankets. tion is. the story more accessible. of the Bard's beloved play Amador Valley Community Thirty minutes before He has cast women in roles has something for everyone. Park itself seems to have “Hamlet” officially begins that were written for men, Anybody who has already been transported to Den- there is a mini-play called and changed their charac- seen it over and over will mark. “Hamleton,” written by SF ters themselves from male be rewarded with fresh in- Even with that new Artistic Director Rebecca to female. Kieran Beca is terpretations of the text and perspective is it possible Ennals, that features some a gender fluid Ophelia that characters. Those watch- to learn if Hamlet really is audience participation. It's is a perfect fit for 2017 in ing “Hamlet” for the first crazy or if he is faking it? Is a clever preview of how the Bay Area. Rosencrantz time will have fun and be anyone, including the ghost, many characters in the main and Guildenstern, delight- entertained. Everyone will speaking the truth? And, event are going to die and fully played by Melissa experience an unforgetable what exactly does “melan- how many speeches are go- Quine and Radhika Rao, are evening of theater. choly” mean? Fortunately ing to be given. “Hamleton” on break from college and This is SF Shakes' 18th Stephen Muterspaugh's is a good way to get kids ready to party. In fact most year in Pleasanton. Many direction, and the acting of interested and make them of the younger characters veteran fans arrived early to his excellent cast, provide feel welcome. It's also a re- are either coming back get their favorite spots on an opportunity for every- minder that along with the from school or on their way the grass. But the familiar one watching to decide for drama, mystery, psychology there. That's the way Shake- Photo - Doug Jorgensen stage set-up has been recon- themselves. Or not! It's and dueling that “Hamlet” speare wrote it making it figured to include a narrow possible to look at what's is justly famous for there Nathanel Andalis as Hamlet (continued on page 10) July 6, 2017 • The Independent 3 The Wizard of Oz Performances at the Bankhead Theater Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre will present "The Wizard Herlich, Hillary Huff, Tommy Huff, Heather Hutchcraft, of Oz," starting July 15 with an 8 p.m. performance at the Kaitlyn Perez, Ella Srouji, Audrey Tonkin, Sophie Wells; Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Munchkin Mayor: JD Cerruti; Munchkin Barrister: Akash Performances continue on July 16, 22, 29 and 30 at 2 Wason; Munchkin Coroner: Madison Schlader; Munchkin p.m. and July 22 and 29 at 8 p.m. City Fathers: Ethan Sadowski, Keira Weir, Sarah Chen; Written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum, "The Wonder- Munchkin Lullaby League: Piper Sperske, Alyssa Villare- ful Wizard of Oz" was the first totally American fantasy al, Amy Yang; and Munchkin Lollipop Guild: Ryan Perez, for children and one of the most-read children's books Miles Sperske, Aisla Villareal, Nishan Wason. (according to the Library of Congress). The 1939 film, Appearing as Ozians are Meena Alexander, Heidi starring Judy Garland, was nominated for six Academy Amstrup, Matt Busbee, Dylan Cazin, Daelyn Cerruti, JD Awards, but lost Best Picture to Gone with the Wind. Cerruti, Mike Cerruti, Rosemary Che, Miraya Choudhury, It did win Best Original Song for "Over the Rainbow," Hannah Conner, Delaney Corbitt, Gwynn Cristobal, Leo which nearly didn't make it into the final cut. The film Diaz, Zoey Dunbar, Elise Ebinghaus, Jenny Eichhorn, was reintroduced to the public with annual broadcasts that (continued on page 10) began in 1956 earning it the title "most-watched motion picture in history." Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen & E. Y. Harburg; background music, Herbert Stothart. The Bankhead production is produced by Kathleen Breedveld; directed by Brian Olkowski; choreographed by Marissa Joy Ganz, with vocal direction by Sierra Dee. Wicked Witch of the West: (Sheila Viramontes) and Cast includes Dorothy Gale: Ally Murphy; Scarecrow / Scarecrow: (Rune Lauridsen). Photo by Robert Sholty and DC The Hunk: Rune Lauridsen; Tin Man / Hickory: Max DeSan- Scarpelli. tis; Lion / Zeke: Robert Sholty; Glinda / Aunt Em: Sarah Lettermen Sloan; Emerald City Guard/ Uncle Henry: Jim Rupp; Viramontes; Wizard of Oz / Professor Chester Marvel: TimeLeSS SounD Wicked Witch of the West / Miss Almira Gulch: Sheila Bruce Kaplan; Munchkins: Lauren DuBos, Samantha oF RomAnCe Retzlaff to Host Opera in the Vineyard Fri juL 21 • 8pm Livermore Valley Opera’s is offering a second Opera in share, and to hear the clinking of wine glasses as they hap- the Vineyard event. It will take place at Retzlaff Vine- pily make a toast to each other is a delight to see. Robert Cray yards, which has hosted Opera in the Vineyard for years. LVO will offer the “Arias a la carte” portion of the LegenDARy It is an evening of classic opera in a relaxed, casual setting program when guests have the opportunity to purchase BLueS HALL oF nestled among the vines. songs from a “menu of delectable arias” for the singers to Opera in the Vineyard is set for July 16 from 5 to 8 perform at the purchaser’s table or seating area. FAme guiTARiST p.m. at Retzlaff Vineyards, 1356 South Livermore Avenue, Tickets are $45 each in advance, $50 each at the door. Thu juL 27 Livermore Tickets can be purchased online on the Livermore Valley Retzlaff will continue their support of “Opera in the Opera website at www.livermorevalleyopera.com. All 7:30pm Vineyard” as it has since 2009, on a raised stage under ticket levels will have table seating. Tables of eight are hundred years old oak trees surrounded by vineyards. It available for purchase in advance for $340. offers a chance for the community to enjoy arias from Retzlaff Vineyards wines will be available for pur- Derik Nelson classic operas in an informal setting. It is a “bring-your- chase. No outside wine is permitted. Guests are encour- own-picnic dinner” event where guests can purchase the aged to carpool. and Family wines of Retzlaff Vineyards. Visit LVO’s website www.livermorevalleyopera.com SmooTH FAmiLy for more event information. "Opera in the Vineyard has become a popular LVO summer event that has created a wonderful community of HARmonieS music lovers,” says Raquel Holt, event co-chair and LVO founder and board member. “The program will include Fri aug 4 • 8pm unique performances of opera arias, show tunes and maybe even a little cabaret. You will not want to miss it." The July event will offer a different program from that of June’s Opera in the Vineyard at Nella Terra Winery in You’re Only Lonely Sunol. Tenor Christopher Bengochea (Lucia di Lam- j D Souther Heartache Tonight mermoor, 2015), baritone Bernardo Bermudez (Marriage Songwriter Best of My Love of Figaro, 2017), soprano Shawnette Sulker (The Magic extraordinaire Flute, 2007) and mezzo soprano Nikola Printz will be ac- Heart of the Matter companied by pianist Chun Mei Wilson. “It is always wonderful to see our supporters enjoy themselves in an informal, casual event as they listen to Sat aug 5 • 8pm beautiful arias being performed by LVO's talented princi- pal singers,” adds Holt. “From their picnic baskets, our 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org guests take out a spread of delectable culinary delights to Nikola Printz to perform. 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • July 6, 2017

Performance at the Library a Tribute to Saxophonist Saxophonist Tod Magazine's Hall of Fame. Dickow and the Bay-Area He was a long-term Jazz Super-Trio Charged member of the band of Particles will be performing NBC's Saturday Night a tribute to one of the most Live. In January 2007, the important musicians in the jazz world lost this giant to history of jazz, saxophonist leukemia at the age of 57. Michael Brecker, at Liver- Perhaps because more Public Library, July 9, Brecker’s playing is so 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. technically demanding and The concert is part of his compositions are such In the photo Romar De Claro is Sky, Sophie’s fiancé, Joy Sherratt (center) plays Donna Sheridan, mother of the Jazz in July series. at a challenge to perform, no hanging out with his buddies. Carrying him, in goggles, the Civic Center Library, tributes to his music have the inquisitive Sophie, in Woodminster’s Mamma Mia! 1188 South Livermore Av- been performed in the (from left) are Zach Moorhead, Brian Munar, Johann Singing "Super Trouper" with her are her best friends enue. There is no admission world to date since his pass- Santos, and Brandon Masterson. In back Rod Voltaire Tanya (Leandra Ramm*) and Rosie (Krista Wigle). The charge through the support ing. This performance by Edora* as Eddie, Scott Taylor-Cole as Pepper. trio are remembering their days as "Donna and the of Friends of the Liver- Tod Dickow and Charged Dynamos." Photo by Kathy Kahn more Library. No reserva- Particles will therefore be tions required. Parking and a moment in area jazz his- seats are limited. tory, celebrating Michael Michael Brecker was Brecker the composer, an innovator on the tenor Brecker the saxophon- Local Performers Appear in Mamma Mia! saxophone whose voice and ist, and Brecker the band approach to the instrument leader. Mamma Mia! the stage musical, based on the music Joy Sherratt, a founding member of Pacific Coast influenced every perform- The extra-long concert of ABBA will be presented by Woodminster Summer Repertory Theatre in Pleasanton, can be seen directing, ing saxophonist in the will present live perfor- Musicals by Producers Associates, Inc. Performances are choreographing, or performing throughout the season. music today. Winner of 15 mances of many widely- 8 p.m. on July 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 2017 at Woodminster Mamma Mia! follows the adventures of Sophie, a Grammy Awards, he was varying compositions of Amphitheater, Joaquin Miller Park, Joaquin Miller Road young woman who, before her own wedding, wants to dis- a prolific composer and Michael’s, from the many at upper Sanborn Drive, Oakland. cover the identity of her father. Her mother, Donna, has leader of a range of differ- different phases of his Local professional actors appearing in Mamma Mia! never been forthcoming, so Sophie secretly invites three ent bands, as well as a guest professional life: co-leading are Joy Sherratt of Pleasanton who plays the role of men from her mother’s past to her own wedding, on the soloist with many other the Brecker Brothers with Donna, while Romar De Claro of Livermore performs as sunny Greek island where she was conceived twenty years ensembles. He was awarded sibling Randy, co-leading Sky. ago. Mamma Mia! is packed with upbeat ABBA songs some of the highest honors Steps Ahead, leading his Romar De Claro was last seen here as Ta in Flower including “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” “Gimme in jazz: an Honorary own quartets and quintets, Drum Song and as Enjolras in Les Mis. His other credits Gimme Gimme,” and “Take a Chance On Me.” Doctorate from the Berke- and more. Each piece will ley College of Music and be preceded by the dis- include Whizzer in Falsetttoland, Lun Tha in The King Tickets are available at 510-531-9597 or www.wood- induction into Down Beat play of a photo capturing and I, Mereb in Aida. When not performing, Romar is a minster.com or at the box office before any performance Michael’s appearance at the real estate agent. time of the song’s premiere, the significance of the song, the meaning of the title, and Evening with George Washington Moves to Amador Theater; Tickets Available the relation of the song to various genres of jazz. Museum on Main an- what we could initially available for the July 11th bring historical characters The repertoire has only nounces a venue change for accommodate. There was performances.Chautauqua out of the pages of history been performed once before the upcoming Ed Kinney no question that this com- scholar Peter Small will books and on to the stage, by the quartet, at its debut Speaker Series An Evening munity loves and wants bring the first president and providing the audience with at The Jazz Club in Clover- with… George Washington. Chautauqua style perfor- “Father of our Country” a monolog as a historical dale, in December, 2015, to Due to the popularity of the mances. The news is that George Washington to life character and then answer- a standing-room-only audi- 2017 Ed Kinney Speaker by moving the July 11th and separate the man from ing the audiences’ questions ence, who ended the show Series, the museum has performance, as well as our the legend. as the character.” with a standing ovation. changed the venue for the August 8th and September Schaefer added, “With Tickets are $15 gen- Based in the Bay Area July 11th 7PM performance 19th performances to the tickets still available, it is eral admission, $10 seniors and celebrating their 25th An Evening with… George Amador Theater, we were the perfect time for those (65+) / students (with valid anniversary, Charged Washington to the Amador able to accommodate an who have never come to ID), $7 Members. Tickets Particles crosses stylistic Theater located at 1155 unprecedented demand the series to experience a may be purchased online at boundaries and blends Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton. and growing interest for Chautauqua style perfor- www.museumonmain.org, multiple traditions to create “This year was a Speaker Series tickets,” mance. It is such a unique at Museum on Main during new sounds in the electric milestone year for the Ed notes Education Director way for people, young regular operating hours or jazz arena. The trio's reper- Kinney Speaker Series, and Speaker Series coordi- and old alike, to engage by phoning the museum at toire blends jazz styles with because we had a demand nator Sarah Schaefer. with history and histori- (925) 462-2766. All perfor- elements from Latin music, for tickets that exceeded There are still tickets cal personalities. Actors Peter Small as George mances are general seating. classical music, funk, and Washington more. July 6, 2017 • The Independent 5 Ehrenberg Cellars Presents Cork and Canvas Ehrenberg Cellars in Livermore will present a show, allowing for a free and more intuitive flow. Richly layered Cork and Canvas, at the winery featuring the art work of and textured, these paintings draw the viewer in, “to fol- Heidi Ehrenberg and the wines created by Chris Ehren- low a path, a line of light, a band of color, a vanishing berg. point, or…” A pre-reception will take place on July 14 followed by Heidi derives inspiration from myriad sources: nature, the show, open for viewing from 2 to 6 p.m. on July 15 commercial media, fellow painters, and architecture. and 16. Always drawn to creative people, she states, ”Not only am Ehrenberg Cellars is located at 5143 Tesla Rd., Liver- I amazed by the wonders people generate, but often their more. The tasting room is open from noon to 6 p.m on creations trigger ideas and possibilities for me to pursue.” Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Chris Ehrenberg says of his decision to become a wine- Heidi Ehrenberg is a full-time artist specializing in maker, "My appreciation goes back to my European roots semi-abstract compositions, rendered in acrylic paint on and as a young boy sipping wine with my family at dinner. canvas. Her work is notable for its vibrant, layered colors This inspired a dedication in me to create fine wines. Rich, and subtle textures. full-bodied, deep in character with a nice oak finish that is A native Washingtonian, Heidi studied drawing and intense in flavor and special; this tradition lives on today painting at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts, in with the award-winning wines of Ehrenberg Cellars." Munich, Germany. She later earned a Master’s degree in He adds, "We are known in the valley as 'The Zin psychology, at Antioch University, with special emphasis Kings,' since we serve five different Zinfandels on the on art therapy. She has used art for over a decade to help menu." Seattle students discover visual expression, and embrace A second location can be found at the new winery self-reflection. facility located at 5937 Graham Court #B, Livermore. As Heidi’s focus on her art intensifies, her body of There are monthly events ranging from Barrel Tasting and work grows. She reflects on the importance of her Totem Pairing to Tango and Wine Event. The wines served at this series: “These pieces have allowed me to explore balance, location are different from the wine at Tesla. Heidi Ehrenberg works on a painting. She will show her texture, and color, while the vertical format holds each For reservation and events information email us at work at Cork and Canvas. painting together.” Her next series delves into landscapes, [email protected]

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The Bay Area’s Lamplighters Music Theatre embarks on its 65th Season with Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Yeomen of the Guard – a dark comedy that is the closest thing to grand opera in the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire. Combin- ing poignancy and tragedy with humor to an extent not seen in any other Gilbert libretto, and boasting some of Sullivan's finest work with its soaring and complex musi- cal score, Yeomen is considered the best of the canon by many fans. Yeoman of the Guard will be performed at the Bank- head Theater in Livermore. on Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. In a time when beheading was the preferred form of corporal punishment, for upper class prisoners at least, war hero Fairfax, a student of alchemy, is to be executed on a false charge of "dealings with the devil," put forward by a villainous relative who stands to inherit his estate. Fairfax’s friend Sergeant Meryll and his daughter, Phoebe, Artist Jon Highland’s work for the show in progress who is in love with Fairfax, concoct a plan to smuggle him out disguised as the Sergeant's son, a newly appointed Yeoman. Meanwhile, Fairfax manages to marry the first woman to come his way, the performer Elsie, who will inherit his 'Stylin' Is Wild' Theme of estate and therefore thwart the scoundrel's plan. Add to the mix Elsie’s performing partner, Jack Point, who is in New Exhibit at the love with her, an incompetent “Head Jailer and Assistant Tormentor," and a crowd of bloodthirsty townsfolk ready Gallery in the Bankhead for a good old-fashioned execution, and the audience is ensured of a plot full of love triangles, twists and turns, intrigue, lies, and corruption. “Stylin’ is Wild” captures the essence of street Full details are posted at http://lamplighters.org/season/ art, both playful and dramatic, in a new exhibit in season.html. For further information call 415-227-4797 or email [email protected]. Lamplighters Music Theatre presents Gilbert & Sullivan's the Gallery at the Bankhead Theater. More than two The Yeomen of the Guard. Pictured are Jacob Botha as dozen works present the feel of street art, graffiti art The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street in downtown Livermore. Tickets can be purchased at the box Jack Point (double cast with F. Lawrence Ewing) and Julia and tattoo-style art. Pieces range from striking figura- Mulholland as Elsie Maynard (double cast with Patricia tive paintings, abstract images, and mixed media, office, online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by calling 373-6800. Westley). Photo by David Allen, 2017. to photography and small sculpture. Artists in the exhibit include Jon Highland, Camillo Neves, Carole Goodwin, Nancy Saltsman, Courtney Jacobs, Vera Lowdermilk, and more. Curated by the Bothwell Arts TITANIC (continued from front page) Center, “Stylin’ is Wild” runs through August 27, 2017. the Tony Award-winning a ticket for what promised As history's most notori- "as nearly perfect as human An artists’ reception for the new exhibit will be musical is completely to be the safest, fastest and ous maritime disaster, the brains can make her." held Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. captivating and deeply most opulent way to cross Titanic's story has captured At 11:40 p.m. on April Free and open to the public, the reception provides moving – filled with mag- the Atlantic. people's imaginations for 15, the Titanic hit an an opportunity to view the works on display and nificent songs and thrilling "Aboard were titans of 105 years. Titanic left iceberg that ripped through performances, on a set that industry, members of the Southampton, England on five compartments below meet some of the artists. Light refreshments and the ship's waterline. By wine will be offered. Live music will be provided by captures the commanding, hardworking middle class, April 10, 1912, carrying doomed presence of the 2:20 a.m., she had disap- jazz musician Tom Reynolds. and immigrants hoping for some 2,240 passengers and Titanic. peared beneath the ocean's Part of the Livermore Valley Performing Arts a new life in America," says crew members – including Prior to embarking on Lish. "Their stories are, in White Star Line Chairman icy black surface, taking Center, the Visitor’s Center and Galley is located with her Smith, Andrews her maiden voyage in 1912, effect, the stories of what Joseph Ismay who, de- in the lobby of the Bankhead Theater at 2400 First Titanic enjoyed a level of and 1,507 men, women and America is and can be. Pair spite risks, pushed for ever children. Street, downtown Liver¬more, and is open seven fame that is nearly impos- that with the epic orchestra- greater speed; Captain Ed- days a week from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. Admission Titanic: The Musical is sible to overstate. She tion of Maury Yeston, and ward John Smith, who was the story of those people. is free. Most works on display during the exhibit are was known as the largest the music for Titanic swells set to retire after this final available for purchase. For more information go to In Act One, we meet moving object on earth, a with you as you experience voyage; and naval architect passengers of all classes bothwell.lvpac.org. floating city and a ship of the promise and despair of Thomas Andrews, Jr. who and, through songs includ- dreams. Everyone wanted the people on this ship." declared the Titanic to be ing "There She Is - Ship of July 6, 2017 • The Independent 7

The Lettermen Bring Their Smooth Sounds to the Bankhead Theater Once described as “the best thing that happened to ro- mance since moonlight,” The Lettermen make their third visit to the Bankhead Theater on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 8 p.m. Their hits “The Way You Look Tonight” and “Put Your Head on my Shoulder” launched The Lettermen to the top of the charts in the 1960s. They have sung and recorded love songs in over fourteen languages. Founding member Tony Butala first brought The Let- termen together in Southern California in the mid-1950s, a golden time and place in the evolution of popular music. Although all three of the original group members were individually strong soloists and stage entertainers, it was Hadleigh Adams their ability to meld their voices into sleek harmonies and a unified sound that made them special. Their musical style found a new place between the big band vocals of 'Classical Broadway' the 1940s and the early R&B “Motown” sound that was just beginning to emerge. at the Firehouse Although The Lettermen had already released singles, The Lettermen “Two Hearts” and “Their Hearts Were Full of Spring,” it New-Zealand born baritone Hadleigh Adams has been praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for his was their 1961 rendition of “The Way You Look Tonight” audiences, they kept the name and it has become synony- that launched them to fame. The soulful ballad was just “poignant,” “expressive” voice, and “beautiful tone mous with the romantic songs and ballads of the era. Over with both flexibility and power.” the B-side of a doo-wop single released during the heart the decades, the group has evolved but the three current In a coup for this summer’s concert series at the of the rock and roll era, so they were surprised when members, Tony Butala, Donovan Tea, and Bobby Poyn- Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, Adams will listener requests sent it up to the top of the radio charts. ton, first began singing together in 1989. The Lettermen present “Classical Broadway,” celebrating the songs Subsequent songs, including “When I Fall in Love” and were named to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Theme from a Summer Place,” kept them on the pop The 2017 Summer Season includes the return of an- Stephen Sondheim, and much more. charts well into the 1970s. Their debut album “A Song for other popular vocal group, The New Christy Minstrels, on One show only is set for Sunday, July 23, 2:00 Young Love” reached the Top 10 and was just the first of Sunday August 13th. On September 9th, the 2017-2018 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $15 - $25. Tickets 32 straight Top 40 albums. season opens with the “Brilliance at the Bankhead” Gala can be purchased online at www.firehousearts.org, According to founding member Tony Butala, at the featuring Grammy Award-winning folk-pop duo Indigo by calling 925-931-4848 and in person at the Box time the group formed many of the other young vocal Girls, accompanied by the Livermore-Amador Symphony. Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. groups had school-oriented names and so their choice, Selections will include “The Impossible Dream” The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street from The Man of La Mancha, “Some Enchanted based on the letter sweaters worn by student athletes, fit in downtown Livermore. Tickets may be purchased at the perfectly. By the time they outgrew the name and had put Evening” from South Pacific, “I’ve Grown Accus- box office, online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by call- tomed To Her Face” from My Fair Lady, “Bring away the sweaters, they had already achieved several hit ing 373-6800. singles and released their first album. Reluctant to confuse Him Home” from Les Miserables, and many more. Adams will also sing contemporary classics from the songbooks of Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Firehouse concert follows close on the heels Dreams" and "Godspeed Atlantic," says Lish. "Dress we'll have Waffle Amore is required Thursday and of Hadleigh’s hit June performances with Festival Titanic," share their enor- accordingly." joining Sweet and Mellow. Friday. Opera at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. mous excitement to be part Although nestled amid All trucks will be ready to "Most importantly, sup- As an alumnus of San Francisco Opera’s Adler of the ship's historic voyage vineyard-covered hills, the serve around 7:15 p.m., port us with your atten- Fellowship, Adams performed in over 75 mainstage to New York. LPC campus often becomes and will stay through the dance - bring new people performances during his 2-year tenure with the com- In Act Two, after the windy and cold when the end of the show so that to the theater, spread the pany. With a demanding concert schedule on the op- ship has stuck the iceberg, sun goes down. Attendees people can purchase at word we are here, doing era stage, Adams has in just the past year performed we share the passengers' are advised to dress warmly intermission or any time good work," says Lish. with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco growing horror as they and to bring blankets. during the show. We want "We work incredibly hard Symphony & Chorus, Pittsburgh Opera, West Edge realize the magnitude of "Patrons are also wel- people to enjoy the show - year round to keep theater Opera, Opera Cincinnati, and the San Francisco the disaster, through songs come to bring picnics (no but when a waffle calls to affordable, and our students Opera. Last season he received critical acclaim for including "Wake Up, Wake alcohol), but we encourage you, you should be able to are brilliant at what they his New York debut with the role of Zoroastro in Up!" and "The Blame." them to come early and answer the call." do! Titanic: The Musical is Handel’s “Orlando.” Recent previous engagements Along with the cast's enjoy the food-truck offer- Attendees are also a stunning piece of musical include London’s Royal National Theatre and Syd- sensational voices and act- ings," says Lish. "Thursday welcome to bring chairs, theater, and I am thrilled to ney Opera House. ing abilities, seeing Titanic: through Saturday, we'll with some provided by LPC be sharing it with the com- In addition to his operatic repertoire, Adams has The Musical outdoors, have Tino's Taco Truck, along with light blankets. munity." a very serious passion for musical theater. The Fire- under the vast, starry sky and Sweet and Mellow will Tickets are $15 for general For more information, house program is Hadleigh’s indulgent dip into the – adds exponentially to the serve artisan desserts and admission, and $10 for stu- visit www.laspositascol- treasured songs from classic Broadway shows that thrill of the story. beverages like coffee and dents of any school, seniors lege.edu/performingarts or are traditionally performed by the Leading Man.

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Mel Prest (San Francisco). Regular portraiture; beginners through inter- gnon Blanc. Live Music all weekend last Thursdays of July, August and “You’re Only Lonely.” Aug. 5, 8 p.m. Livermore Art Association Gallery, gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, mediate and beyond. Contact Anne with Luna Fish on Saturday and The September. Bring at 4549 Cross Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., located in the Carnegie Building, offers Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday Giancola, www.bothwell.lvpac.org or Catfish Boys on Sunday. Smoking Hot Road, Livermore. Pedrozzi Foundation Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org art classes, unusual gifts, painting 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington email [email protected] Meats and Treats food truck will be at a beneficiary of the outdoor concert or 373-6800. rentals, art exhibits and information Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center The Young Artists’ Studio has openings the winery both days. The Car Show series presented by the Purple Orchid, The Music of Simon & Garfunkel by pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. in its 2017 Summer Session. Artist is open to 15 cars per day. The Cuda Nottingham Cellars, and Posada AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli. Aug. St., Livermore. The gallery has been Donations always appreciated. “Along Peggy Frank welcomes interested Ridge namesake, 1970 Plum Crazy Restaurant. Meredith and The Merce- 12 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. open since 1974 and is run as a co-op the Lines” class for young people ages students ages 7 and older to sign up Purple Barracuda will be on display. naries on July 27, Crawdad Republic Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 5-11. Guided exhibit exploration, plus for a week or more of small group Customers can vote for their favorite on August 31, and Saint Ashbury on Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. 11:30-4 p.m. For information call hands-on art work activities. Thursday, instruction in art. Projects include all car and a People’s Choice award will September 28. All concerts are from firehousearts.org. 449-9927. June 22, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Register at kinds of drawing, painting, printmaking be given out each day for the car 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Tickets are $14 in The New Christy Minstrels, August 13, Members of the Pleasanton Art League www.pleasantonfun.com, Code 2050. and sculpture and are held in Peggy’s that gets the most votes. To enter advance or $20 at the door. Purchase 3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Public Art Circuit are currently Special Art Exhibit – Angela Johal & studio. High school students working a Vintage car in the car show, email tickets online at PurpleOrchid.com. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. exhibiting art at six businesses in the Holly Savas. In conjunction with “Along on advanced portfolios are welcome, [email protected] or call Advanced tickets also available at org or 373-6800. Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing The Lines” installation. On display June as are adults and families, if space 510-304-0914 for more information. Nottingham Cellars, 2245 C So Vasco, Keiko Matsui, August 18, 8 p.m. locations are: Bank of America at 337 15 – July 15, Firehouse Arts Center’s allows. For information about the sum- Wine available for purchase by the Livermore. Japanese-born pianist and composer. Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton. mer art program or weekly school year bottle; wine tasting flights are $10.00. Jazz in July, Sundays at 2 p.m. at Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters Award-winning artists Angela Johal lessons contact her at (925) 443-8755 Information on the 10th Annual the Livermore Civic Center Library, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & (Livermore) and Holly Savas (San or email [email protected]. Vintage Tasting can be found at www. 1188 South Livermore Avenue. Free or 373-6800. Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, Francisco). Thematically related works Show and Tell, Artists are invited to CudaRidgeWines.com. of charge. No reservations required. Jazz at The Firehouse: An Evening with Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main will be shown, with focus on abstract a monthly function at the Bothwell Cedar Mountain Winery, summer Parking and seats are limited. July 9: Calvin Keys, presented by Red-Legged Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at structure and geometric expressions. Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th grill and chill series featuring BBQ Tod Dickow and Charged Particles play Frog Productions, 8 p.m. Aug. 19. 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and The Firehouse installations will be Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at and music, 6 to 9 p.m.: July 8: Jack the music of Michael Brecker; July 16: Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal located in the triple-storey Grand the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Quigley Souled Out; July 29: Musi- Kurt Ribak Quartet: Kurt Ribak; July 23: Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in Atrium Lobby, Hallway, and Mezzanine St., Livermore. Artists bring finished cLore. Winery supplies the hot coals; Mimi Fox performs Lennon/McCart- firehousearts.org. becoming a member of the Pleasanton exhibition spaces, and open to the or unfinished work to show and if bring grilling food; wine by the glass/ ney; July 30: Kalil Wilson & the Dan Art League or for information regard- public during regular gallery hours: desired, receive a critique from the bottle, nonalcoholic beverages, salami, Marschak Trio: Long-time collaborators ON THE STAGE ing the Public Art Circuit, call John Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from group. Refreshments are brought by cheese and crackers available for pur- Kalil Wilson, Dan Marschak, Cindy Livermore Shakespeare Festival: Sum- Trimingham at (510) 877-8154. 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 some of the artists, and a donation of chase. For information, call 373-6636. Browne-Rosefield, and Genius Wesley. mer 2017 productions William Shake- Alamo Danville Artists’ Society a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at $5.00 is desired although not manda- Fee is $5 per person cash collected For additional events, check the speare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit Syn- the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- tory. Contact for this event is D’Anne at the winery; all fees go to the band. library’s website at www.livermoreli- June 29 – July 16, 2017; Edmond copation on view seven days a week road Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations Miller at [email protected], or www.cedarmountainwinery.com brary.net. Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac; July through July 9th, 2017. Blackhawk appreciated Linda Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreper- Las Positas Vineyards, Fri., July 14, The Lettermen, July 21, 8 p.m. 13 – 30, 2017. Wente Vineyards Estate Gallery is located at 3416 Blackhawk Art Under the Oaks, July 15 and 16, formingarts.org Evening in the Vineyards Concert fea- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Winery. 10 performances of each show Plaza Circle in Danville, California, in a.m. to 4 p.m. Alden Lane Nursery, Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday turing six piece horn band Juke Joint. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org in July of 2017. livermoreshakes.org the Blackhawk Plaza. Telephone: (925) 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Artists, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Doors open at 5:30pm with concert or 373-6800. Elvis Has Left the Building, a farce/ 648-8023. musicians, wine tasting, art demon- their own materials and easels. Open from 6-9pm. Wine, non-alcohol and Classical Broadway. baritone & soloist comedy written by Duke Ernsberger Along the Lines. New installation at strations. www.aldenlane.com to all artists. Professional artist models artisan pizzas offered for purchased, Hadleigh Adams celebrating the songs and Virginia Cate. Chanticleers Theatre Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton’s Pleasanton Art League, fall members’ (nude). No instructor. Students under sorry no outside food or beverages of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Andrew production. 3683 Quail Ave., Castro Firehouse Arts Center. On display June exhibit at the Firehouse Arts Center, 18 need written parental permission to permitted. Tickets are available by Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, and Valley. June 30-July 23, 8 p.m. Fridays 16 through July 15, 2017. Bringing 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. July attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell visiting www.laspositasvineyards.com much more. Firehouse Arts Center and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays.(510) together 5 very different artists whose 27-Sept. 2. Reception and awards, July Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Taste Our Terroir, Thursday, July 20, Theater in Pleasanton. Sunday, July SEE-LIVE (733-5483) or online at works somehow feature “lines:” 26, 6 to 8 p.m. Coffee, tea and refreshments are 2017 - Sunday, July 23, 2017, food 23, 2:00 p.m. Afternoon concert of www.chanticleers.org curvilinear or stick-straight, broad or available. Call or e-mail Barbara and wine affair spans four days. treasured classic show tunes tradition- Hamlet, San Francisco Shakespeare fine, integrated or thematic. The art- MEETINGS/CLASSES Stanton for more info about the work- On Thursday July 20, 2017 is the ally performed by ‘Leading Men. Festival 35th Anniversary Free ists: Jenny Balisle (Richmond), David Bothwell Arts Center, ongoing art shop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ annual quest for food and wine pairing Selections include: “The Impossible Shakespeare in the Park program at Fought (San Francisco), Howard Hersh classes: figure drawing, drawing and earthlink.net. excellence which has 20 winemak- Dream” from The Man of La Mancha, Pleasanton’s Amador Valley Com- (San Francisco), Jeff Snell (Vallejo), painting, colored pencil, oils, collage, Piano and keyboard lessons, For ers partnering with Bay Area chefs “Some Enchanted Evening” from South munity Park on July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and children to adult. Beginner to early to compete for honors at Casa Real. Pacific, “I’ve Grown Accustomed To 16 at 7:30 p.m. corner of Santa Rita intermediate level. Half-hour private Friday through Sunday wineries across Her Face” from My Fair Lady, “Bring Road and Black Avenue. Admission classes or small group classes offered. the region host ten food and wine Him Home” from Les Miserables, and is free. For more information, call the Impulse Exhibit to Open at Twice-yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 events including cooking classes, wine many more. Also including contempo- San Francisco Shakespeare Festival or email [email protected] seminars, vineyard tours and more. rary classics from the songbooks of at (415) 558-0888 or visit www. for further info. www.lvwine.org Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd sfshakes.org the Blackhawk Gallery Webber. Reserved seating tickets Tri-Valley High: The Series 2017. WINE & SPIRITS MUSIC/CONCERTS $15- $25. Tickets available at www. Firehouse Arts Center Theater in Alamo Danville Artists’ Society will host the opening Wente Vineyards: Garden Tour & Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848 or at Pleasanton, Wednesdays in July. of Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit ‘Impulse!’. A gala Workshop Series: Discover The Gar- every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad The Bay Area’s one-and-only live reception will be held on Saturday July 15 from 5 to 7 den at Wente Vineyards with Master S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Avenue, Pleasanton if not sold out. improvised teen soap opera, presented pm, with wine and Hors d’oeuvres. The exhibit will be on Gardener, Diane Dovholuk. Aug. 5, 10 retzlaffvineyards.com 5,6,7,8….The Golden Follies 2017! July by Creatures of Impulse, the award- a.m. to noon, Fall Vegetables; Sept. Bluegrass open mic and pickup band; 29 and 30, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Cen- winning Teen Improv Troupe. Four view seven days a week from July 14 to September 17. 23, 10 a.m. to noon, Sensory Herb The Bandstand in Carnegie Park, 4th ter, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. unique shows full of angst, heartbreak, The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. Class; Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, The and K Streets, Livermore. 2 to 4 p.m. 931-4848, www.firehousearts.org. teen drama, and total improvised The ‘Impulse!’ exhibit features one guest artist and Art of Composting. Price per guest, per first Sunday of each month until Oct. Derik Nelson & Family, August 4, 8 hilarity. Audience suggestions inspire forty member artists. Guest artist Linda V. Hubbard will session: $20 Entertainment Club, $25 1, 2017. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., characters, location, and plot for this be showing her 3D Fiber Art. Members’ artworks include Non-Club. Space is limited. Reserva- Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- Livermore. Derik Nelson and siblings, interactive and unscripted adventure. tions are required. Call 925.456.2424 urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 Riana and Dalton, offer perfectly Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.: July 12, paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, or visit wentevineyards.com South Livermore Ave., Livermore. blended harmonies with a jazz and 19, and 26. Firehouse Arts Center, and wearable art. Cuda Ridge Wines 10th Annual Vintage Chris Bradley's Jazz Band ap- folk infused sound that appeals to all 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. The exhibit is curated by Debby Koonce, Kerima Tasting, Sat. and Sun., July 8th and pears regularly at: The Castle Rock ages. www.bankheadtheater.org or General admission tickets: students Swain and Beverly Turner. 9th from 12:00 - 5:00 PM at the Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola 373-6800. $5; adults $10. Tickets available at winery, 2400 Arroyo Road. Taste the Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each month Black Cat Carrier & The Ro’ Dogs: www.firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, Blackhawk Gallery is located at 3416 Blackhawk Plaza new releases. There will be live music, from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, PUSD Music Program Fundraiser, or at the Box Office at the center, 4444 Circle in Danville, in the Blackhawk Plaza; (925) 648- food, wine discounts and cara show. small cover. . Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton. NOTE: 8023. Release of new vintages of 2015 Music in the Orchard concert series, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Best suited for ages 12 and up For information, go to www.BlackhawkGallery.org or Merlot, 2015 Cabernet Franc, and at the Purple Orchid Wine Country firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, The Wizard of Oz, Tri-Valley Repertory JD Souther, timeless music, famous for www.ADAS4art.org 2015 Malbec, and the 2016 Sauvi- Resort and Spa, will take place the Theater production, weekends July July 6, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

15-30, 2017. Bankhead Theater, 2400 dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). Guests may by an $8.00 application fee and a Information go to http://facebook.com/ ries, July 30 - Aug. 6. Max Baer Park in or by phoning the museum at (925) First St., Livermore. 373-6800 or www. begin to arrive at 7:00 p.m. Food recording for preliminary screening. StoriedNights Livermore. intermediateworldseries.org 462-2766. bankheadtheater.org. trucks will be provided for purchase Additional information may be obtained Alameda County Fair, June 19 - July 9, 1st Wednesday Street Party, 6 to 9 Fertile GroundWorks’ Taste for Giving The Yeomen of the Guard, Lamplight- of food, beverages, and snacks. Bring from www.livermoreamadorsymphony. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Alameda County p.m. August 2, downtown Pleasanton. fundraiser in the Garden of Grace ers Music Theatre, August 26, 8 p.m. blankets and low beach chairs, and org or by contacting the competition Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Live horse Dog Days of Summer. Presented by Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 4 to 7 and August 27, 2 p.m. Bankhead no pets. Friday, July 21, "E.T. The Extra chairperson at 925.447.1947. racing, exhibits, concerts, 4th of July Pleasanton downtown Association. pm at 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Terrestrial" (PG); and, Friday, August fireworks, contests. (closed June 19 www.pleasantondowntown.met There will be fun activities for all ages Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org 18, "Finding Dory" (PG) OPERA and 20 and June 26 and 27). Tickets An Evening with John D. Rockefeller: including garden tours, tomato tasting, or 373-6800. Movies in the Park, Amador Valley Opera In The Vineyard at Retzlaff and schedule at www.alamedacoun- Tuesday, August 8th, 7 p.m. Ed Kinney games, music and a silent auction. Community Park, 4455 Black Ave., Vineyards, July 16, 5 p.m. 1356 So. tyfair.com Speakers Series. All events are general BBQ starting at 5 pm. Tickets are COMEDY Pleasanton: July 6, The Jungle Book; Livermore Ave., http://livermoreval- An Evening with George Washington: seating at the Firehouse Arts Center, $30.00 each and $5.00 for children Free Comedy Show every Thursday July 13: Sing; July 20: Moana; July leyopera.com Tuesday, July 11th, 7 pm. Ed Kinney 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, 10 and under. Purchase at www. at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the 27: Ghostbusters; Aug. 3: Fantastic Speakers Series. Amador Theater, CA 94566. Tickets are $15 General brownpapertickets.com Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 First Beasts; Aug. 10: Star Trek Beyond. MISCELLANEOUS 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Admission, $10 Seniors (65+) / Stu- Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Aug. St. in Livermore. Free admission; fun activities and Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours Tickets are $15 General Admission, dents (with valid ID), $7 Members. 13, noon to 4 p.m. at Ravenswood His- Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m. July 7. games. All movies begin at dusk. of the 140+ year old ranch and free, $10 Seniors (65+) / Students (with Tickets may be purchased online at toric Site, 2647 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Information, www.cityofpleasantonca. family friendly seasonal activities. The valid ID), $7 Members. Tickets may be www.museumonmain.org, at Museum www.larpd.org Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org gov or Movies in the Park phone line, last Sunday of each month, 1-4 PM. purchased online at www.museumon- on Main during regular operating hours or 373-6800. 931-4826. Go to www.livermorehistory.com for main.org, at Museum on Main during Comedy Uncorked, July 22: Will Durst, the monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., regular operating hours or by phoning Larry Bubbles Brown, Patrick McDer- AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Livermore. the museum at (925) 462-2766. mott. Aug. 19: Dave Burleigh, Sam Vita Voci, an 8 voice a cappella group, Political Issues Book Club meets the Summer Wine Stroll, 5 to 8 p.m. Game Night at the Library Meeker, Liz Stone, Justin Lockwood. is currently auditioning experienced 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads downtown Pleasanton, July 15. Listen Retzlaff Vineyards, 1356 S. Livermore Tenors. Please contact Susan Ander- books about issues and trends that to live music, taste a variety of local Ave., Livermore. 7:30 p.m., grounds son at [email protected] are driving current affairs in both the wines and small bites. Information, The Livermore Public Library will host a game night open at 6 p.m. Fundraiser for Open for more information or to schedule an national and international arenas. Pleasanton Downtown Association, on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm at the Civic Heart Kitchen. Tickets at http://www. audition. www.vitavoci.org Topics that have been covered include www.downtownpleasanton.net Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Games will be brownpapertickets.com Livermore-Amador Symphony Associa- politics, governance, economics, mili- 20th annual Pooch Parade sponsored available for all ages. Las Positas Vineyards, Saturday, July tion's 45th Competition for Young tary affairs, history, sociology, science, by the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Rais- Participants may play the library’s games or bring one 22nd " Evening in the Vineyards Musicians, application deadline the climate, and religion. Contact Rich ers. This family fun event is being held " Comedy show at Las Positas Sunday, September 10, 2017. (Ap- at 872-7923, for further questions on Wednesday, August 2, downtown to share. Free snacks will also be available. Vineyards, featuring Bay Area local plications will be accepted starting on We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- Pleasanton. Registration & judging For further information about the event, call 925-373- comedians Jeff Applebaum & Andrew September 1.) The competition will centered book group led by a small are from 5:30-7pm at Lions Wayside 5504, or visit the library’s website www.livermorelibrary. Norelli. Wine, non alcoholic beverages be held on October 1. Open to instru- group of book club veterans, with Park, located at First & Neal Streets net. along with food prepared by Smokin mentalists and vocalists who reside reading selections based on member in downtown Pleasanton. The parade Hot Meats N Treats can be purchased or attend school in Livermore, Pleas- recommendations and consensus. begins on Main St. at Neal Street at during the event (sorry no oustside anton, Sunol, Dublin, or San Ramon. No homework required– share your 7pm $10 to enter a pooch in any one food or drinks are permitted) To Students are eligible through grade insights or just listen in! Contact of the 7 categories. All pups welcome, Blue Agave Club Celebrates purchase tickets go to www.lasposi- 12. If not enrolled in high school, the Nancy Tingstrom Turner at ntingstr@ big or small, 4 months or older please. tasvineyards.com. Space is limited, maximum age is 17. All instruments yahoo.com. Dressed up pooches, raffle, vendors, 20th Anniversary by Giving doors open 5:30 pm with show starting will be considered. The purpose is to Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken pooch playground, prizes, free gifts to around 7:30 pm. select two young musicians who will Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. the first 200 entrants and fun for the The Blue Agave Club, 625 Main St., Pleasanton, has perform as soloists with the symphony Features local authors reading their whole family. For more information and partnered with The Taylor Family Foundation (TTFF) and MOVIES at its February 24, 2018 concert. Each work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee registration form go to http://www. the Exceptional Needs Network (ENN) to celebrate the Dublin 2017 Picnic Flix outdoor movie winner/soloist will be awarded $500. and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- trivalleyguidedogs.com/ series; free, Emerald Glen Park at Applications must be accompanied more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. Little League Intermediate World Se- restaurant's 20 year anniversary. The Blue Agave Club will share the proceeds of this Open House Celebration with two foundations who ben- efit a community of children in the Tri-Valley area. The MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM festivities will be taking place on Friday, July 14th from (continued from page 2) 6pm-9pm. Come sip on Margaritas provided exclusively by his donkey head, marking bring their wine glasses classrooms using the text with the Fairies" photo sta- Herradura Tequila while listening to the live music of the pinnacle of his foolish and bottles into the seating of A Midsummer Night's tion to take commemorative Ruckatan Latin Tribe. There will be plenty of samples of arrogance. area to enjoy during the Dream to help young- photos with the characters. Blue Agave Club's signature dishes. What makes A Midsum- performance. In addition, sters gain language skills, Upcoming performances Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at Blue Agave mer Night's Dream such a Wente Vineyards features improve comprehension of take place July 6, 7, 8, 9, Club, www.blueagaveclub.com treat for LSF audiences is its gourmet food truck with key details, express ideas 15 and 16. All shows begin its: quirky, charismatic and wood-fired pizzas so that through drama, and relate at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are commanding performances; starting at 6 p.m., attend- themes in Shakespeare's $25 - $50, and for children gorgeous costumes rang- ees can picnic on the lush work to their own lives. 18 and under, $18. Attend- ing from regal and sleek to grounds as the sun sets. To see a charming three- ees are encouraged to dress earthy and diaphanous; and A Midsummer Night's minute video of Livermore in layers and bring blankets the in-the-round stage that Dream is suitable for ages youngsters describing A as evenings can get chilly brings spectators up close 7 and up. In fact, Liver- Midsummer Night's Dream, (blankets will also be avail- to – nearly into – the action. more's 2nd-graders are visit www.youtube.com/ able to rent or purchase). And, of course, there's already familiar with the watch?v=aPyTiyjQKCM. This Wente venue is located the wine. Attendees are plot. Through LSF's "So Following each show, at 5565 Tesla Road. invited to arrive early to Wise So Young" pro- attendees of all ages are For more information wine taste at Wente, then gram, teaching artists visit invited to visit the "Selfie visit LivermoreShakes.org or call (925) 443-BARD. 10 The Independent • July 6, 2017 HAMLET (continued from page 2) BULLETIN BOARD an appropropriate story to back to the very beginnings be seeing during summer of the art of theater itself, (Organizations wishing to run notices morehs1967.com/ community, family acceptance challenges, Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, vacation. when troupes of actors in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Livermore Community Blood Drive: loneliness, resilience, and how to find easy line and circle dances, no partners The summer weather, would travel around from Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Friday, July 14, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United other services in Alameda County. required, casual dress. $3 per session and sky, add to the beauty place to place to tell stories. of Bulletin Board or email information to Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. and spectacle of what is There's a group just like [email protected]. Include name Every single day, Bay Area hospitals need who get together for events like board at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), of organization, meeting date, time, place over 300 units of blood to keep sick and games, movies and fan conventions. 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: happening. The setting sun that in “Hamlet” called the and theme or subject. Phone number and injured patients alive. The summertime Meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. provides magical light for Players. They perform a contact person should also be included. is a particularly difficult time to collect and board games at Livermore Shari's [email protected] the first act. The stage lights play within a play that is an Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) blood. Please come donate, bring a friend Cafe, 1116 E Stanley Blvd., Livermore. A Square dancing for all ages 8 years Tri-Valley Republican Women or family member to the drive and give the schedule of upcoming events can be found and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm are then perfectly blended important part of the plot. Federated dinner meeting will take place gift of life to our friends and neighbors who on Facebook at: Facebook.com/groups/ at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, in as the sky gets dark. When they arrive in town July 13. Guest speaker will be West Walker, need it. Register at www.redcrossblood.org TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Evenson at Livermore. Families and friends welcome. Anyone seeing “Hamlet” everyone celebrates. Even M.E, who will present a multi-media pro- and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, 925-209-1214 for more information. September classes free to new dancers. gram on the founding organization of the or call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or on the 8th or 9th of July, Hamlet stops brooding long California Trump Campaign, its successes more information. ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 [email protected] will have a bright full moon enough to talk to the Play- and how the same strategy is now being Pooch Parade, Wednesday, August 2, p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Ward- Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open above them for the lunacy ers about acting. incorporated with the California GOP. The 2017, Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers robe Room, Pleasanton. Check website at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 of the entire second act. The arrival of the play- event will take place Beeb’s Sports Bar will be holding its 20th Annual Pooch for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. Monday through Saturday. Donations can and Grill Banquet Room, 915 Clubhouse Parade in downtown Pleasanton. Proceeds org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the The citizens of Pleasan- ers in the San Francisco Drive, Livermore. $30 members, $35 generated from this event are used to pur- organization that seeks to identify needs building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 ton are lucky to have such Shakespeare Festival in the guests. Social 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. chase equipment, supplies, dog food and within the community and work together to PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. a perfect outdoor location Park has once again given Reservations due by July 10, 2017. Jo transportation to San Francisco and other fulfill those needs. For more information or Italian Catholic Federation, meets Molz: 925-846-6155 / Cell: 925-367- Bay Area locations where puppy raisers to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. for a show, and to have the the citizens of Pleasanton, 6155. Include all names and a phone socialize and expose their pups in training org. All are welcome. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 San Francisco Shakespeare and anyone else consider- number or email: [email protected] to new situations, sounds and smells. Dress a Girl Around the World, an Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who Festival visiting every year ing making the trip to see And Then They Came for Us, a new The Pooch Parade is held in downtown invitation to make simple dresses for girls loves all things Italian is invited to meet to film by Abby Ginzberg and narration by Pleasanton during the 1st Wednesday in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly to work in harmony with them, cause to celebrate. George Takei will be shown on Sat., July Street Fair. More information can be found Saturday, July 15, from 9 am to 3 pm at dinner meetings and holding charitable nature to speak some of the There will be performances 8 at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village Parkway, at http://trivalleyguidedogs.com/pooch- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1020 Mocho events. The group supports Children's Hos- most amazing words ever on Saturday and Sunday Dublin. This film explores what it was re- parade. $10 tax deductible entry fee to St. Livermore. Help is needed sewing, pital research, college scholarships and ally like for the Japanese Americans during enter in the parade. ironing, cutting. Bring sewing machine or other charities. For information, contact written. They've been doing at 7:30 for the next two WWll as the president is currently using LHS Class of 1992 25th Reunion, serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. it for so long that it's easy weekends. That's just four this as a precedent to ban Muslims in July 15, 2017, The Barn - 3131 Pacific with helping hands. (Those planning to ClutterLess Self Help Support to take them for granted, more chances to learn why, modern America. A meet & greet potluck Avenue, Livermore. Dinner/Dancing/No stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, but for them to put on a as Hamlet says at the end of starts at 6:30 PM, the film starts at 7 PM host wine & beer. $45/ticket now through Always accepting cheerful cotton fabric support group for people with difficulty dis- and is followed by a short discussion. 6/30. $55/ticket starting 7/1. $60 at the donations. Those who can’t make the carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering show is quite a production. the first act, “The play's the This unaffiliated public event is free (a door. Buy a ticket using PayPal. LHScow- Sew-Fest but would like to sew, arrange is a psychological issue, not an organizing When it's over the stage, the thing!” $3.00 donation is appreciated), the hall [email protected]. Questions? for kits that can be sews at home. Ques- issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 lights, the sound system and Amador Valley Com- has A/C and off-street parking, and has Email LHScowboys1992reunion@gmail. tions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 or Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor wheelchair access. For more information, com [email protected] Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays everything else has to be munity Park, 4455 Black call 925-462-3459 or email flickknight@ Counter Point (Addiction Family Have you been affected by some- except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. packed up and moved on to Avenue, Pleasanton: July gmail.com. Support Group), Counter Point is a free one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 the next town. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. Vegetable Fermentation - an Old faith based, Christ centered (Al Anon hope and strength for families and friends or 925-922-1467. More information at: Method of Preserving the Harvest will based) program designed to help individu- of problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley. www.clutterlesseastbay.org S.F. Shakes are carry- http://www.sfshakes.org/ be the topic of a learning series talk from als with family members who suffer from org, 925-277-7661, help@AlanonTriVal- Birthright Pregnancy Support ing on a tradition that goes events/62 11 a.m. to noon on July 15. FertileGround alcoholism and drug addiction. We meet ley.org. Center, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Works garden of Grace, Asbury United Monday evenings at 7:00 pm at Corner- Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones Livermore, located directly behind the blue Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue, stone Fellowship (348 North Canyons on Your Grief Journey. Second and fourth bus stop near the corner of Fenton St., Livermore. Free to the public. Parkway, Livermore across from Costco) Thursday at 7:30 pm now through August and next to Stanford/ValleyCare Hospital. Widowed Men and Women of North- and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm at St. 24, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Birthright's free and confidential services ern CA, July 15, 1 p.m. friendly bridge Michael Elementary School (345 Church 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. No include - pregnancy tests, caring guid- in Pleasanton, RSVP by July 8 to Ruby, Street, Livermore). For further information pre-registration is necessary. Sessions ance, adoption and medical referrals, baby 462-9636. July 20, 5 p.m. happy hour contact Kent (925-243-0211) or Rachel open to all, regardless of religious affilia- and maternity clothing, and more. (925) WIZARD OF OZ in Dublin, RSVP by July 18 to Mary, 705- (510-501-1411). tion. For additional information please call 449-5887 for an appointment. Our office (continued from page 3) 7337. July 23, 1 p.m. lunch in Livermore, Pacific Center for Human Growth Eleanor Flatley at 925-846-8708. hours are: Mon., Tues., Wed., 10-2; Thurs. Austin Naylor, Madison Sanjana Utiramerur; crows RSVP by July 20 to Ruby, 462-9636. July (Pacific Center), Alameda County Recovery International Support 12-4; 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10-1. Schlader, Bob Stratton, Matt Busbee, Leo Diaz, Jim 26, 5 p.m. dinner in Pleasanton, RSVP by Behavioral Health Services is continu- Group was developed by Abraham Low, 1-800-550-4900 Helpline is staffed 24/7. July 23 to Gloria, 846-0987. July 30, 12:30 ing to fund an expansion of services for MD. This group uses the cognitive- www.birthright.org/Livermore for more Peggy Stratton, Susan Rupp, and Winkies Matt p.m. lunch in San Ramon, RSVP by July 27 older adults. A program to provide topical behavioral, peer to peer, self help training information on Birthright's services. Tonkin, Jenna Torluemke, Busbee, Dylan Cazin, Mike to Marsha, 973-8483. therapeutic peer support groups for system to help individuals gain skills to Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Sanjana Utiramerur, Alyssa Cerruti, Leo Diaz, Austin Amador Valley Quilters meet July 8. isolated LGBTQ older adults in the north, lead more peaceful and productive lives. Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Villareal, Sophie Well; Naylor, and Bob Stratton Mel Beach will be the featured speaker. east and central regions of the county. Meetings every Sunday at 4 pm. Leader: Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the Mel, a self-taught quilter from New York “Older & Out” groups have started at two Barbara Sterrett.” www.recoveryinterna- 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- Jitterbug Dancers include round out the cast. state, immersed herself in the active Alameda County Senior Centers: Livermore tional.org/ Meetings take place at Arbor ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. Meena Alexander, Heidi The Bankhead Theater is quilting community of the Bay Area when Area Recreation and Park District Senior Vista: 1300 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 Amstrup, Matt Busbee, located at 2400 First Street she moved to Northern California. Mel will Services - Tuesday afternoons, starting Rotary Club of Livermore Valley p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info Dylan Cazin, Daelyn Cer- in downtown Livermore. share her innovative designs based on her July 11th 2017, 1:15 – 2:45 pm. The invites interested individuals to attend its visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- love of quilting challenges. Meetings are groups are free, run for 90 minutes on a morning meeting. Meetings are held every ers.org/ ruti, JD Cerruti, Delaney Tickets can be purchased from 1:30 to 4:00 PM on the second Sat- rotating 8 week cycle of topics for up to Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Corbitt, Gywnn Cristobal, at the box office, online at urday of each month at Pleasanton Middle a year, with an ideal of 10 members per Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 group of retired men who join together to Leo Diaz, Jenny Eich- www.bankheadtheater.org School, 5001 Case Ave. Pleasanton. group. Groups are facilitated by a team of Club House Drive, Livermore. For more better enjoy their leisure time. Activities horn, Jim Rupp, Madison or by calling 373-6800. Guests are welcome. Pacific Center clinician interns assisted by information, go to www.livermoreval- include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Livermore High School Class of trained Peer Specialists. Group members leyrotary.org/ or contact Fred Quarter- fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- Schlader, Alyssa Villareal, For more information, 1967 is having their 50th Class Reunion decide what topics to cover. Suggested man at 925-337-5342 or Deb Tacker at ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men Sophie Wells. Trees Meena visit the TVRT website over the weekend of Sept. 22,23 & 24th. topics include: loss of friends, wisdom that 925-447-1135. living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Alexander, Delaney Corbitt, www.trivalleyrep.org. It's a weekend full of fun things to do and comes with aging, going back in the closet Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and San Ramon. The group meets for 'old' friends to visit. Go to: http://liver- to survive, dating, invisibility in the LGBTQ and experienced dancers are welcome. lunch on the first Thursday of each month

July 6, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al yahoo. at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org Pereira, 462-6415. Kiwanis Club of Pleasanton, meets www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Fridays at noon at Vic's All Star Kitchen, 4357. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. For information or to attend a meeting, call to new and established residents of the 201 Main St., Pleasanton. This is a Granada Baptist Church, 945 Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Tri-Valley Club with members from Dublin Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis sta- first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon and Livermore, as well as Pleasanton. Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Ave. (United Christian Church). www. bilization counseling for those experiencing on the second Wednesday of the month, The motto is "To serve the children of the ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to LivermoreQuakers.com difficulties related to domestic violence, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, world." All are welcome. 447-3428. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors abusive situations, sexual assault or other family activities, and monthly adult Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) challenging emotional issues. We provide socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or RELIGION Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- assistance with individual therapy and/or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com First Presbyterian Church, 2020 services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. group support. Please call to schedule an Community Resources for Inde- Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 925-449-4848. Center for Spiritual Living Livermore appointment: 925 449-5845 (Counseling pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 org/ All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Valley - People from all faith traditions, Intake) help people with disabilities and supports a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and cultures, races and sexual orientations American Legion Post 47 in them to live independently and participate and children’s program For more informa- 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. Livermore is looking for veterans in the in their community for as long as they are tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Youth and teen programs offered as well. Livermore area who are interested in willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets All are welcome. Meeting place 1886 Col- performing community service for young offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront lege Ave., Livermore. For more information people and promoting veterans affairs. to provide information and referrals and a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925- contact [email protected] or visit Interested veterans will meet with other provide community education at senior a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- Ministries meet every other month. For 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. like-minded veterans for camaraderie and centers and affordable housing complexes ship service. AWANA children's program ministry information call (925) 846-8650 Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 support of veterans' causes. The American to residents of Southern Alameda County. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. Legion is the largest federally chartered The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove. com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. veterans organization that is the veterans Pacific Avenue, Livermore and can be Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM org or call 447-2351. Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday lobby and voice to congress. The Liver- reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study more American Legion Post 47 meets the FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at service. Information 447-8747 or www. Sundays, and during the week at various Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtri- and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday of each month [email protected]. All services uucil.org times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries valley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial are free. Congregation Beth Emek, Center for (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM Well Community Outreach Center Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. DBE Daughters of the British Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana ministry provides meats, canned and dry Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away Enter the building from the ramp on the Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only clothing and other items every Monday 5th Street side. For more information go Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi livermore.org or 925-447-1848. available prior to the start of the school 10-12. Donations are also accepted on to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas year). Those with an immediate need or Mondays between 10-12. 4418 E. Avenue, Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- who would like to donate nonperishable Livermore. com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- ing the John Main tradition, every Monday food items, call the office at (925) 479- Christ Church (a nondenominational 925-449-6048. (3) organization made up of women of tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and evangelical church formerly meeting in Assistance League® of Amador British or British Commonwealth heritage Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- and ancestry with a focus on charity and EastBaySecularJews.org. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., cated group of volunteers, reaching out to fellowship. Those interested in helping First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. only. The Outreach Center will be open Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; those in need in the Tri-Valley and having with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on and forming long-lasting friendships, Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church at (831) 278-1916. will be on a first come first serve basis or call 925.846.0665. at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for and reading room are located at Third and St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming ton. For more information, see our website, additional information. N Streets. The Reading Room, which is Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services sen Drive, Livermore. spiritual community for people of all faiths www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- open to the public, features books, CDs on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Lynnewood United Methodist and backgrounds. Children's program e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ formation on programs and memberships, and magazines for sale. For information, Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, available. Ongoing groups and activities. yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. training philosophies and schedules, and call (925) 447-2946. 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come offers a friendly congregation where all Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. 7567 Ama- Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- and worship with us and to enjoy our are welcome. Summer schedule is one dor Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Veterans. Meet with other like minded marathon/endurance training program. royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ser- hospitality. For more information call the service at 9:30 a.m. May 28-Sept. 3. am Sunday service. www.unityoftrivalley. veterans for camaraderie and support www.trivalleytriclub.com. vice at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts church office 925-462-4802. Childcare provided. Contact the church org. 925.829.2733. of veterans causes. The Fleet Reserve Pleasanton Military Families is at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church St. Bartholomew's Episcopal office at (925) 846-0221, send an email to GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. Association is a chartered organization a Pleasanton based support group for provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) [email protected] or visit our website Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, 1454 that provides a voice in Congress. Young those who have a loved one serving in the of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. at www.lynnewood.org. Santa Rita Road while its new facility is veterans are highly encouraged to get Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- being prepared. Services include band- involved in promoting the concerns of your the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share call 447-6282. tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study day Saints--Livermore Stake: Sunday led worship music, Sunday School for generation. The local branch of the FRA concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore preschoolers and elementary through high meets the first Friday of each month at that are experienced. There is no better Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs school students. Infant care is provided. 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Build- support than being surrounded by others Livermore. Information, 447-8840. choir, child care provided. Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St: Valley View www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. ing, 522 South L St., Livermore. For more who know what you are going through. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Little Brown Church, United Church Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Ward 11:00 Grace Missionary Baptist Church, information go to www.fra.org or contact Three times per year, the group collect S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine supplies and sends care packages to the worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Maese at 454-1582. troops. Contact [email protected] for Bible study/Sunday school. For informa- littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, Operation: SAM “Supporting All the location of the next meeting. tion, call 925-447-1246. 2580 The Church of Jesus Christ of 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Livermore Military Families, a Asbury United Methodist Church 4743 Pathway Community Church, 1055 Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. support organization based in Livermore. support group for families in Livermore East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, S.A.M. has been in operation since January who have a loved one serving in the Church, where all are welcomed. Sunday rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Military, is intended to be a safe place for Worship time has changed to 10:00 a.m. Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community morale support of deployed troops. For family members to come and share their Children and youth welcome. Signup now based practIcal messages, nondenomi- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at information or donations, visit www. experiences and concerns with others who for Vacation Bible School “Superheroes national. All are welcome. www.pathway- Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at operationsam.org, email operationsam@ understand what they are going through. of the Bible” July 24-28 from 9am to communitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: 10:45 AM comcast.net All family members are welcome to attend noon. Bible School is for children entering Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, Depression and Bipolar Support meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets of each month at the Livermore Veterans Register by July 9 to attend. Registration at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Memorial Building, 522 South L Street forms available online at our website. For Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more more information visit our website at www. information, visit www.goodshepherd- ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Trummel at 449.1444. Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. 12 The Independent • July 6, 2017

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