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VOLUME LV, NUMBER 21 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Water Agencies Create JPA on Delta Tunnels Construction

By Ron McNicoll positions in the new JPA. Jill Duerig, who retired in March as General Water districts that have voted to commit their funds to the Califor- Manager of Zone 7 Water Agency, has the role of interim director for See Inside Section A nia WaterFix have formed a Joint Powers Agreement to help the state the JPA. Duerig lives in Sunol. Section A is filled with Department of Water Resources accomplish construction of the Delta Livermore resident Sarah Palmer, a Zone 7 board member who information about arts, people, Twin Tunnels. has served two terms and is seeking a third in the June 5 election, is a entertainment and special events. The new JPA, the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Author- member of the JPA board. She was elected to the position of secretary. There are education stories, a ity (DCDCA), held its first meeting May 17 in Sacramento. After Metropolitan Water District (MWD), an amalgam of water variety of features, and the arts Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive director of Restore the Delta, agencies in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas, committed $11 bil- and entertainment and opposes the creation of the JPA at this time. lion to the project, the agencies that have signed on so far were able to bulletin board. Two Valley residents with experience in the water world have key (See JPA, page 8) Dublin Eases Way Vineyard 2.0 Project For County to “No-one Goes Build BART Hungry in Parking Structure By Ron McNicoll Livermore” A new parking structure at the A meeting to discuss the Vine- East Dublin/Pleasanton BART yard 2.0 project planned for North station is predicted for an October Livermore Avenue was held May 8 groundbreaking, after the Dublin in Livermore. City Council waived a couple of The Vineyard 2.0 plan would procedures that it felt were un- include 24 homes for the homeless, necessary for the development. consisting of 18 studios, 5 one bed- The council voted unanimously room units, and 1 two bedroom unit at its May 15 meeting to waive site for the residence manager. development review and to exempt The meeting, hosted by Asbury the project from development Methodist Church and the Unitar- impact fees. ian Universalist Church, was used Alameda County will develop to disseminate information about and operate the structure on sur- the project. Ways of working to- plus land that it owns close to the BART station. A Dublin policy gether and receiving feedback from allows the city to grant exemptions the Housing Consortium of the East to public agencies. Bay (HCEB) and the communi- Depending on whether the ties of Livermore, Pleasanton and structure is four stories or five Dublin on developing housing for stories tall, it should be able to park the homeless were also discussed. 500 to 650 cars, reported Assistant Among those presenting was City Manager Linda Smith. Darin Lounds, Executive Director The county’s commitment to of HCEB, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit undertake the project bypasses organization founded in 1996 to BART’s offer to the city, which find ways of addressing the short- Mayor David Haubert said he age of affordable housing options found unacceptable. for people with developmental The BART board in a 5-4 vote Photo - Doug Jorgensen disabilities and mental illness. in July 2017 asked its staff to look The annual Wine Country Fest in downtown Livermore offered a variety of activities for visitors over HCEB now owns and manages 38 into building a structure at the sta- the weekend. Arts and crafts, wine and beer tasting, and fun for the whole family were all part of the properties in 15 cities in the East (See PARKING, page2) festivities. Bay with over 170 households and over 300 tenants. The cities include Livermore, Fremont, Alameda, and Bennie’s Role as Interim President Extended to June 2019 Emeryville. Collaborations have been established with Bay Area The contract of Roanna Ben- Nunez, Public Relations Director begin this coming fall with the goal Bennie was selected in the Community Services, Alameda nie, Interim President of Las for the Chabot-Las Positas Com- of having a permanent President spring of 2015 to the position of County Behavioral Health Care Positas College, has been extended munity College District, explains mid-year or end of the academic Vice President, Academic Ser- Services, Oakland Project Connect through June of 2019. Guisselle that the executive search “will year.” (See PRESIDENT, page3) (see VINEYARD, page 3)

Regional Rail Community College Authority Receives Grant Board Chancellor’s Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty and Tracy Mayor Pro Tem Veronica Vargas an- Contract Not Renewed nounced the State’s approval of a grant for planning efforts to status after June, the board also By Richard Yates connect ACE and BART rail sys- At its May 15 board meeting, authorized asking Dr. Susan Cota, tems to alleviate congestion on after a two-hour closed session, the Chancellor Emeritus, to serve as the I-580 corridor. They have Chabot-Las Positas Community Interim Chancellor for July and secured $750,000 in funding for College Board of Trustees read a August. the recently established Tri-Valley public statement stating that they The Chancellor was the sub- – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail had voted not to renew the current ject of two no confidence votes Authority. Chancellor’s contract beyond its last fall. At that time, the Chabot “The I-580 freeway serves the June 30, 2019 expiration. The vote Academic and Faculty Senate and Altamont Corridor and ranks as one was 5-2, with Isobel Dvorsky and the Chabot Student Senate both of the most congested freeways in Dr. Hal Gin voting in the minority. recorded votes of no confidence in the Northern California Megare- The next day, the Chancellor, Chancellor Jackson. The Academic gion due to high volume commuter, Dr. Jannett Jackson, wrote an email Senate approved a five-page writ- freight and other traffic,” said to district staff in response to the ten resolution which it delivered to Haggerty, who also serves as the vote: “At last night’s Board of the Board of Trustees on Novem- Regional Rail Authority’s Chair. Trustees’ meeting, a majority (5-2) ber 14, 2017. The document lists “With traffic on the I-580 expected of the board chose not to renew my instances where the senate found to increase 60 percent in the near contract. I respect their right to do that the Chancellor and her senior future, this is a very important rail connection that will not only im- that. I look forward to another year leadership withheld funding to the prove our quality of life, but will of working with you and serving colleges, micromanaged college affairs to the extent that it limited also have a positive impact on our the students of CLPCCD.” After economy and the environment.” the autonomy of the individual her contract expires on June 30, Tracy Mayor Pro Tem Veronica 2019, the Chancellor will have colleges, circumvented normal Vargas, who serves as the Regional served six years. budgetary procedures to make Rail Authority’s Vice Chair, said Additionally, the board voted unilateral decisions without the “The affordability of housing in unanimously during the open ses- required consultation of college Tracy and other Northern San sion to approve Lorenzo Legaspi, stakeholders, limited class offer- Joaquin Valley communities is Vice Chancellor of Business Ser- ings which disadvantaged students attractive to many residents who vices, to act as Interim Chancellor though classes could have been work in the Bay Area. However, for the month of June. Legaspi filled based on enrollments, and Photo - Doug Jorgensen the commute over the Altamont is will take the place of Jackson refused to correct an underlying Official groundbreaking ceremonies were held Saturday for intolerable. This is the right time during her recovery from surgery. imbalance in the funding allocation Stockmen's Park in downtown Livermore. A fence post marks the for policy makers on both sides of the Altamont to work together Depending on Jackson’s health (See CONTRACT, page 4) spot. The event also signaled the start of celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the Livermore Rodeo. (See GRANT, page 4)

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Scholz Short Notes...... 9 Milestones...... 12 2 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018 Memorial Observances Pleasanton City Council Votes to Scheduled in Valley Continue Potable Water Reuse Study Livermore The Pleasanton City Council voted unanimously at its fully by other California agencies for the past 30 years to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7265 will take part in May 15th meeting to continue to explore potable water reuse augment water supply, but the 2014 drought jump-started Memorial Day events in Livermore. technologies and receive periodic updates. the conversation in the Tri-Valley area. From 10 to 10:30 p.m., the program will take place at Both Mayor Jerry Thorne and Councilmember Karla The Tri-Valley Agencies Potable Reuse Feasibility Study, Roselawn Cemetery; 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Brown struck a cautionary tone. They noted that in 2000, conducted by Carollo Engineers, evaluated two end-use op- Cemetery, and from 11:30 a.m. to noon at Memory Gardens a vote on injecting highly treated wastewater into the un- tions for potable reuse, both of which require an advanced Cemetery. derground basin drew only 27% support. Thorne suggested water purification facility and treatment technologies that The program at each location will be the same. Deputy after learning more about the costs and options, the matter differ based on the process used. Commander Henry Jean of Post 7265 will serve as emcee. go to an advisory vote. Though other options to expand the regional water sup- There will be a Commemorative Speech, music, as- Brown proposed holding workshops to educate the public ply do exist, including the California WaterFix (a water sembly and parade, posting of colors by Boy Scouts with concerning the options. delivery upgrade involving tunnels for State and Federal invocations by Rev. Bill Nebo. The Commander will lead The council reviewed the results from a joint study water projects), and desalination, they were not part of the the Pledge of Allegiance; the Chaplain a reading of general regarding the feasibility of potable reuse in the Tri-Valley scope of this current feasibility study. orders #11. There will be a placement of a wreath by a region to improve the reliability of overall water supply Consultants summarized their findings and concluded Gold Star mother, presentation of flowers and a wreath to during periods of extreme drought. that potable reuse is feasible in the Tri-Valley, and could the VFW, and a flower presentation by the Daughters of In 2016, the Tri-Valley Water Agencies, comprising supplement water supplies by 5,500 to 10,000 acre-feet per the American Revolution. Zone 7 Water Agency, Dublin San Ramon Services District, year. It could cost water customers approximately $15 dol- The programs will end with a 21 gun salute. California Water Service, and the cities of Livermore and lars more a month on their water bill. However, additional Following the programs, lunch and quilt presentations Pleasanton, commissioned a study to evaluate the feasibility technical studies and evaluation of the region’s water sup- will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Quilts will be presented of potable reuse as a strategy for diversifying the regional ply will better determine costs and needed supply during to recognized Veterans. The quilts are provided by the water supply and providing a more reliable source of water periods of extreme drought at buildout. The Council voted Amador Valley Quilters, sponsored by the VFW. Each during periods of extreme drought or other existing water to support these studies. hand-crafted cover is specifically designed for its recipient supply limitations. Estimated costs ranged from $100 million to $222 mil- to honor his or her service to Liberty and Country. Potable reuse involves the provision of recycled water lion. A total of 82% of survey respondents would be willing Special guests will be Livermore Mayor John March- that has been purified to a level where it can be reused to to pay up to $5 per month for more reliability; 56% would and, and Representative Eric Swalwell. augment water supply. Potable reuse has been used success- pay $20 a month. Pleasanton The Veterans Organizations of Pleasanton will present the solemn celebrations for Memorial Day, scheduled for California Farmland Trust Created Monday, May 28th. Patriotic music will prelude the cer- emony at 1030 hours, to be performed by the Pleasanton The Central Valley Farm- (BALT) and Central Valley A local perspective on The new mission of CFT Community Concert Band. Formal commencement of the land Trust (CVFT) and the Farmland Trust (CVFT) the CFT board is provided is “To help farmers protect ceremony will begin at 1100 hours. Brentwood Agricultural allows the new combined by Pleasanton resident Jon the best farmland in the Land Trust (BALT) merged organization to operate in Harvey. Previously, he was world.” So much of that The ceremony will be held on the south lawn of the to form one organization a more streamlined and a board member of the Tri- quality land is right here in Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton. dedicated to serving more effective manner. There Valley Conservancy, a land California. The state is one The keynote speaker will be Fire Chief Shawn Sullivan California farmers, the is a trend in the land trust trust that preserves farmland of only five regions in the from Fort Hunter-Liggett. Also included in the program California Farmland Trust. community for smaller land and open space in the Liver- world with a unique com- is the Veterans Organizations of Pleasanton Color Guard, The two boards decided on trusts (like BALT) to join more area. bination of climate, soils, presentations by members of the local Military Community, merger in late 2017. forces with larger ones (like As a board member of the and water ideally suited to and the Reading of Honor Roll of Silence. BALT was formed in CVFT) to create operational of Brentwood Agricultural produce over 400 crops. The ceremony will also feature a 3-Round Volley with 2002 and CVFT in 2004. efficiencies. The California Land Trust, Harvey helped California provides the ma- the playing of Taps. The Laying of the Wreath will be Both land trusts’ missions Farmland Trust currently lead the merger creating the jority of America’s fruits, joined with a bagpipe rendition of Amazing Grace. The focused on farmland protec- operates in six counties California Farmland Trust nuts, and vegetables. ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes. tion. They each led flourish- (Sacramento, San Joaquin, in 2017. The 2018 Memorial Day ceremony will be hosted by ing programs within their Contra Costa, Stanislaus, American Legion Post 237 Pleasanton. respective regions of Contra Merced and Madera). While Free limited parking is available at the Pleasanton Se- Costa County in the East there are no immediate plans nior Center, public transportation is available from LAVTA Bay and the Central Valley. to expand further, as oppor- A MEMORABLE HOME Wheels Bus Route 8 on its weekend/holiday schedule When BALT’s Executive tunities arise the trust be- COMING SOON! (standard bus fares will apply). Director Kathryn Lyddan lieves it is well positioned to accepted a new position with evaluate, and if appropriate, the Department of Conser- expand into areas not served PARKING vation, the board decided by an existing agricultural (continued from page one) it was time to join forces land trust. with another agricultural The new board of direc- Linda Futral tion, just south of the coun- employees hired after Jan. 1. Broker/Realtor land trust. tors, composed of CVFT and 925.980.3561 ty’s land. However, in an The General Fund reserve Asked how the new trust BALT board members, has a attempt to save money, the projected at $125 million 1066 Eve Lane, Livermore [email protected] would benefit the Tri-Valley, wide range of perspectives www.lindafutral.com board put several conditions at the end of FY 2018-19 Erin Davis, communica- including farmers, agri- 3 BD / 2.5 BA / 1,723 SF License #01257605 on it, such as a mechanical, shows an increase of about tions consultant, replied, cultural advisors, property Outstanding condition and location stacked parking lift system $3 million over the previous "This merger allows the rights advocates, city and Call/text for details on the current Dublin station fiscal year. California Farmland Trust regional planners, other Remember those who parking lot, and the use of Every time the council to better protect farmland in farming professionals, and served this Memorial Day private lots in Dublin and hears a budget report that in- the Brentwood area. Those land stewardship experts. Pleasanton. cludes a 10-year projection, farms provide food not just The public has indicated staff shows when the city is for Brentwood, but for the it does not want stacked projected to enter into a net entire Bay Area." parking. Merchants owning deficit on funding. In this ad- The new trust's mission private lots did not want opted budget, the projected is to help farmers protect the BART parkers. Supervisor shortfall has been reset to best farmland in the world; Scott Haggerty, a Dublin res- one year later than before, that means looking to place ident, involved the county. bringing it to the 2024-25 easements on farms that are Assemblymember Catharine fiscal year. comprised of prime soil, have a reliable water source, Baker, also a Dublin resi- The city has been aware and are facing some level of dent, secured $20 million in of the upcoming shortfall. development pressure. Each funding in a legislative bill A committee has been ap- potential project is examined to help pay for the parking pointed to help the council individually to determine garage. The amount is $10 to head off the shortfall. whether an easement would million short of the needed Lower revenues occur be appropriate. total. However, Baker is at or near build-out when Davis explained that the confident that grant sources development fee revenue formation of the Califor- can be found from regional will drop very low. Most nia Farmland Trust via the transportation authorities to subsequent development merger of the Brentwood GIANT fill the gap. would be infill. Agricultural Land Trust Dublin staff has been assisting the county on the feasibility of operations and such things as the setbacks Economy First Topic in and development standards. In supporting the mo- tion, Vice-mayor Melissa Wine Country Series Hernandez said, “Kudos to The Livermore Valley brueggen, Executive Direc- Baker and Haggerty. You Chamber of Commerce is tor Governmental Affairs CAR are doing not only (BART’s) hosting the first in its 2018 for the Building Industry job, but yours.” Wine Country Luncheon Association of the Bay Area. COUNCIL ADOPTS series on Thursday, May The LVCC monthly TWO-YEAR BUDGET 31 at the Robert Livermore luncheon series is held at The council unanimously Community Center. various venues throughout adopted the city’s two-year “The economy in Cali- the beautiful Livermore SHOW budget for 2018-19 and fornia and in the Bay Area Valley wine region. Held 2019-20. Both years are region continues to prosper May through Fall, luncheon balanced. as we strive to manage its themes include topics and Total city revenue for impacts – good and bad. We issues relevant to the dy- 2018-19 is $113 million, look forward to hearing from namic economy at the local, including the Capital Im- representatives from the regional, state and national provements Program (CIP). Governor’s office and a ma- levels. The General Fund portion jor Bay Area economic think For information and to of the budget shows $86.5 tank, with a moderator from make reservation or spon- JUNE 2 & 3 million in revenue. the building industry as they sor the May luncheon and General Fund revenue in- report on successes, progress LVCC luncheon series visit creased by $3.3 million over and plans to address the ef- www.livermorechamber. 2017-18, due to increases in fects to business and to local org or call 925-447-1606. FEATURING OVER 2,500 AMERICAN MADE OR POWERED property tax values, charges communities,” said Dawn Luncheon tickets are $48 HOT RODS, CUSTOMS, CLASSICS, MUSCLE CARS for LVCC members and their for services such as recre- Argula, LVCC CEO. & TRUCKS OF ALL YEARS ation classes, and Commu- Featured speakers in- guests and $58 for “Not-Yet” nity Benefit payments from clude Deputy Director Sid LVCC members. developers. Voorakkara from the Gov- Although the city’s pen- ernor’s Office of Business NON ATTORNEY sion contributions have in- and Economic Develop- ALTERNATIVE creased, retiree health bene- ment; Micah Weinberg, fits payments are decreasing President of the Bay Area Excellent Customer Service significantly because of the Council Economic Institute; Competitive Rates city’s capping of benefits for and moderator Lisa Vorder- • Divorce • Deeds • Probate • Living Trust

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The Plan is contingent on conventional (or full) BART service to Livermore. In of 2017, she was asked to trative work in the Cali- ing a time when many com- where the College is work- addition, the City Council adopted a resolution recommend- serve as Interim President. fornia Community Col- munity colleges are not ing to build additional pri- ing that BART approve full BART to Livermore extension Bennie brings 20 years lege system, she worked growing. "We are pleased vate sector partnerships. (which does not include alternative modes such as DMU/ of experience as an aca- as the Chief Instructional that the programs are of Bennie notes that Las EMU, Express Bus, or Enhanced Bus) along I-580 to Isabel demic administrator to the Officer for a private in- interest and continue to Positas College boasts of Avenue role. Prior to moving to dependent college, Life serve the community.” having one of the strongest The BART Board of Directors will be making a decision Las Positas College, she Pacific College. She says of the college, transfer community colleges on the BART to Livermore Extension Thursday, May 24th served as Vice President While serving as inter- "I am proud of the faculty, in the state. at 5:00 PM at the BART Board Room, located at the Kaiser Center 20th Street Mall, Third Floor, 2040 Webster St., of Instruction at Miramar im president at LPC, Ben- staff and administrators Bennie said it has not Oakland, CA. We strongly encourage the Livermore com- College in San Diego. nie says that she would who work on a daily basis been a goal in her career munity to submit comment letters to the Board and speak at Other past administra- like to help lead the cam- to serve the students." path to serve as a college the meeting. For more information, visit: http://www.bart. tive positions include aca- pus in the facilities plan- She adds, "On the state president. "However, I am gov/about/bod and http://www.bart.gov/about/projects/liv. demic dean roles at Cuesta ning for the Measure A level, there’s a strong push enjoying my work as interim College and Allan Hancock Bond. Measure A, which towards career education, president. For now, I am Correction and Clarification College, both California commits $950 million to so we are investing and focused on the job at hand A story about congressional candidates in the May 17 is- Community Colleges. As college district facilities highlighting many of those and look forward to continu- sue had incorrect or confusing information under the heading Dean, she was known for upgrades, passed in June programs right now. " ing LPC's good work in the for Brendan St. John. her adaptability in manag- 2016 with 65% voter ap- One example would coming year." It was St. John, not Republican candidate Rudy Peters, ing a variety of depart- proval. In addition, she be the STEM (science, who left the Republican Party to become non-partisan. He ments which began with wants to help the integra- left in 2016, not 2015, but it was before the Presidential Social Sciences, Language tion of state initiatives primary election. He said that he believes it would take Arts, Fine Arts, and Per- into the campus. non-partisan representation to start solving problems in Washington. forming Arts. Her role One of her goals would Also, St. John did not say there should be a mandate for was expanded to handle be to enhance community Kinesiology, Health, Ath- and industry partnerships, more affordable housing. He said that “if there is a mandate BROKER DRE #01793729 for more affordable (high-density) housing,” priority should letics, Business, then Nurs- such as increasing par- be given to veterans and others in the military. He told The ing and Dental programs, ticipation with Innovation Independent this week that he is “adamantly opposed to and finally the Industrial Tri-Valley, and building mandates” that command high density housing. Technology fields, includ- new industry partnerships Clarifying St. John’s remark about environmental regula- ing welding, automotive, that can help bring new tions, he said that some are necessary, “as when Lake Erie LIVERMORE $1,329,950 caught on fire.” However, he said he believes that sometimes machine technology, ar- program offerings to the regulations are carried too far, and they exaggerate the real chitecture, electronics, and campus. 2940 Novara St. 5 beds, 3 bath, 2,890 sq ft on a 9,530 Cindy & Joel issues simply to prevent progress.” sq ft corner lot. 4 car garage. Terrific Engel entertaining home inside and out. Fully 925.580.5106 landscaped yard with a pool. Must see! 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This includes be via a driveway on North closet, “warming area” and that “non-profit developers” FREE Pick Up & property maintenance, rent Livermore Ave. Storage and case management offices are well versed in strong Delivery in the Tri-Valley all services and delivery on site may not be feasible. property skills and in man- collection, replacement and Service All Brands repairs, as necessary. areas would be routed into There is no formal fundrais- aging specific populations. HCEB housing proper- the back part of the site. This ing committee at this time. The project would enter into Skilled Service ties in Livermore include was mentioned specifically. The hoped for timetable a regulatory agreement for Technicans If all parts of the project is to continue the planning 55 years to meet expected the McLeod Apartments, Ask About Our Group Rides Dogwood House, Chablis, were funded, full kitchen process in May, contact property management stan- Regent and Locomotive facilities and a dining room neighbors in the area, sub- dards. at Station Square. Vine- with the capacity to serve mit planning applications in For those who would 100 dinners at one time June 2018, and close escrow like to be involved, contact 1601-B Railroad Ave, Livermore yard 2.0, the next develop- Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm ment in Livermore, is in the would be available. This by September. The goal is Darin Lounds at dlounds@ predevelopment planning would help consolidate the to start construction in June hceb.org or (510) 832-1382 925.583.5454 stage. 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If the $17-20 million who qualify for the homes MAY-3-2018 The plan will be presented required were not obtained could be Section 8, Veterans, to the community at large INDICATE CORRECTIONS OR APPROVAL VIA EMAIL as part of the development Mobile Engineering Lab Coming application submittal. Com- • OK as is The Independent is not responsible for any mistakes not munity meetings will be to the Livermore Library identifi ed by client. Computer screen and print quality scheduled sometime in June. The Livermore Public Library will host the Bay Area • OK with changes noted may have variations in text, color and photo. Accuracy This project will “expand Discovery Museum’s Mobile Engineering Lab on Saturday, of color reproduction from digital fi les is not guaranteed. and improve existing ser- June 9, 2018, from 11am to 3pm at the Civic Center Library, • Make changes We accept no responsibility for color variations, between vices and supports” for those and return for approval submitted images and fi nal ads, due to printing process. in need locally. The goal is 1188 S. Livermore Ave. to make it possible for ev- The mobile engineering lab will bring a variety of science eryone coming to Vineyard stations and hands-on experiments for children. This festival 2250 First St Livermore, CA 94550 is aimed at elementary school students and their families 2.0 to obtain what they need. PROOF (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 Eric Uranga, Assistant but is open to all. This free, drop-in event is a kick-off to Community Development the library’s Summer Reading Program. Director and Housing & The lab will be equipped with a multitude of high-tech- Human Services Manager, nology tools, including a laser cutter and 3D printer as well discussed the Vineyard 2.0 as low-technology tools and materials, such as cardboard, project and potential fund- craft supplies, and hand tools. The goal is to build creative ing. He said that there are problem-solving skills. The activities are grounded in the certain funds available from Bay Area Discovery Museum’s engineering design process Alameda County public of “Think, Make, Try." Special thanks to the Friends of the sources to build housing of Livermore Library for funding this event. this sort. However, there are The Livermore Public Library’s Summer Reading Pro- always “strings attached” to gram is a free program featuring special events and prizes those funds and how access for all ages. Scheduled events throughout the summer in- to the housing would be clude storytimes, crafts, concerts, puppetry, and a wildlife determined. Public funds presentation. would open the housing For further information, pick up a 2018 Summer Read- to everyone in the county. In order to serve only lo- ing Program calendar of events at any of the library’s three cals, there may need to be locations, check online at www.livermorelibrary.net, or call a capital campaign to get 925-373-5504. the money for the project, explained Uranga. According to Frances Reisner, Housing Programs Manager for the City of Livermore, it is anticipated Markets change. that the City will be pur- Are you prepared? chasing the site for $2.4 million with funds from its Affordable Housing Trust Stop by or contact your * Fund. She estimates that Edward Jones fi nancial advisor $46 per Unit the cost for developing the to schedule a fi nancial review. project will be between $17-20 million. 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PROOF (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 4 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018 CONTRACT EDITORIALS (continued from page one) between the District Office impression that servicing I understand and support the vote of no confidence. and the colleges. our students is a lesser goal individuals in this group, The Las Positas College 16th Assembly District: The resolution alleges, than improving the finan- and their right to state their (LPC) Academic Senate Catharine Baker “The Chancellor and her cial bottom line for District opinion. I believe that their elected to engage with the Two candidates for the 16th Assembly District senior leadership have con- managers.” discourse has not taken into Chancellor through discus- are listed on the June 5 ballot. Incumbent Catha- sistently acted without re- In another instance, the account additional informa- sions beginning this past rine Baker, a Republican, is being challenged by gard to the needs of Chabot Chabot Academic Senate tion, which may have miti- spring rather than pursue a College to the point of being notes that the district offered gated their level of concern.” no confidence determina- Democrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. obstructionist.” It goes on Supplemental Employee Jackson went on to point out tion. After the Trustees’ California's top-two provision means both will to claim that “Chancellor Retirement Plans incentiv- that at the October 24, 2017 vote not to renew the Chan- be placed on the November 2018 ballot. We found Jackson has a habit of being izing retirement to faculty board meeting, she extended cellor’s contract, Melissa the two candidates to support many of the issues highly and frustratingly dila- without consulting college a standing offer to meet Korber, Las Positas College important to constituents of the district. Both ad- tory in her decision making, presidents or the President with the senates to discuss (LPC) Academic Senate vocate for local control in planning communities, which stifles the best efforts of the Faculty Association, their concerns, but was not President, noted, “The LPC greater access to health care, increased funding for of those who are trying to even though Board Policy taken up on her proposition Academic Senate discussed education, and offer ideas on making it possible improve conditions at the 2015 requires consultation to meet before their vote on Chabot's vote of no confi- to buy a home. Each expressed a desire to reduce colleges.” with the Academic Senate. November 2. While she dis- dence and decided to initiate gun violence. The document declares The senators found it prob- agreed with their resolution, a discussion about some of We are voicing our support for the re-election that between 2013 and 2016 lematic that no substantive she said, “I will continue to the issues raised in the vote Chancellor Jackson was assessment of the staffing work to the best of my abil- of no confidence. To that of Catharine Baker. It is helpful to have someone unwilling to restore fac- impacts of such a decision ity, to do what’s right for the end, the LPC Academic in office who is knowledgeable when it comes ulty staffing assignments was considered. They were district, faculty, staff, and Senate invited Chancellor to local issues. Baker, for example, stepped up (Full-Time Equivalent Fac- aggrieved by the district’s students.” Jackson to Las Positas Col- to sponsor legislation to create the San Joaquin ulty, FTEF) to pre-recession elimination of “our most The Board of Trustees lege for an open discussion County Tri-Valley Regional Rail Authority, an levels. Instead, it says she senior and often extremely issued a statement of sup- in spring 2018. Of course, entity charged with connecting BART to ACE. insisted on reduced instruc- knowledgeable employees port of Chancellor Jackson many of the items discussed We do find that Bauer-Kahan has a stronger tional allocations that, if in the interest of reducing at their December 5, 2017 with the district and the environmental position. She has been endorsed complied with, would have costs without consultation.” meeting in response to the chancellor are ongoing.” by the Sierra Club. required the colleges to cut Finally, the Chabot Aca- Chabot Academic Senate While Baker was slow on responding to a re- full-time student enrollment demic Senate saw Chan- quest to help preserve the Tesla off-road expansion by 10%. The senators note cellor Jackson and Vice that the district’s microman- Chancellor Krista Johns as area, in the end she co-authored a bill that will agement of FTEF “lends the obstacles to the passing of allow the state to sell the property for preserva- Chabot’s joint Student and Pleasanton Trails tion purposes. Academic Senate Sanctu- For other work she has accomplished as an As- GRANT ary Campus Resolution that Master Plan Reviewed sembly member, she has been named Legislator (continued from page one) was delivered to the Board of the Year by the California School Boards As- of Trustees in May of 2017. The Pleasanton City methods of commuting, to deliver an important rail Council reviewed the but also entice residents sociation and received a 100% rating from Planned connection that will provide The vote of no confidence resolution claims that the Pleasanton Trails Master and visitors alike to get Parenthood. She has held numerous town hall real results in reducing con- Plan (TMP) at its May 15 outside and get active.” meetings, keeping in touch with her constituents. gestion.” Chancellors refused to put the item on the board’s agen- meeting. Staff will update The plan includes con- We believe she has earned the right to serve The Tri-Valley – San the plan and bring in back necting the east and west Joaquin Valley Regional da at that time, preventing another term in the Assembly. for a final vote. sides of the city and pro- Rail Authority was created “the possibility of any dis- in 2017 when Governor cussion.” The two colleges In 1993, the City of viding access to schools. 15th Congressional District: Brown signed Assembly were ultimately designated Pleasanton developed a Part of the community Bill 758 (Eggman/Baker) as sanctuary campuses by Community Trails Master outreach efforts included Eric Swalwell for the purpose of planning the Board of Trustees shortly Plan to serve as a guide monthly trail hikes, which Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, deserves to be and delivering a connection after the votes of no confi- for future trail develop- were developed for all elected to another term as the 15th Congressional between the ACE and BART dence, on December 5, 2017. ment and as a long-range ages and levels of fitness, planning tool to assist the and have garnered a lot of District representative. rail systems. The Regional Chancellor Jackson and Rail Authority has already City during development attention and participation. His challengers include Republican Rudy Peters the Board of Trustees main- adopted a Project Concept tain that the reason the sanc- review. This original plan In addition to the planned and non-partisan Brendan St. John. The two top and has released a schedule tuary designation was not located conceptual trail hikes, other outreach in- finishers will face each other in November. We for project advancement voted on earlier was that opportunities, developed cluded: an online survey; disagree with both challengers on a variety of is- that includes choosing a they believed it should ap- standards and identified staff presentations at com- sues, including their dismissal of climate change “preferred alternative” for ply to the entire district. potential trail projects, as munity events, such as project-level environmental They waited for Las Positas well as associated costs. the Farmer’s Market, the science and opposition to an assault weapon ban. clearance. While other op- College to participate in Councilmembers say Oracle Green Fair, and In order to work across the aisle, Swalwell co- tions will be studied, the Re- that the plan is heading in Earth Day; meetings with founded the United Solutions Caucus in the House gional Rail Authority’s ad- the process before moving forward with a vote. the right direction. They stakeholder groups and during his first term, bringing together members opted project concept entails wanted to make sure that partner organizations, such a first phase passenger rail The sanctuary issue was of both parties to find common ground. especially charged with the public was aware of the as Zone 7 Water Agency, system from River Islands, planning effort. East Bay Regional Park Congressman Swalwell serves on the House Tracy, Mountain House and emotion in the spring of Landscape Architect, District, Tri-Valley Conser- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, locations in Livermore to a 2017 as newly-elected Presi- where he is the ranking member on the CIA Sub- BART terminus. dent Trump began directing Matt Gruber, told the coun- vancy, and presentations at cil, “A lot has changed in the Bicycle, Pedestrian and committee. He also serves on the House Judiciary Additional phases for the federal authorities to detain megaregional line include and deport undocument- Pleasanton in the 25 years Trail Committee meetings, Committee. since the last Trails Mas- as well as the Parks and Swalwell has been a powerful advocate for a stops at Lathrop/Manteca ed immigrants. Sanctuary and Stockton before con- campuses offer protection ter Plan was adopted. We Recreation Commission. thorough investigation into Russian intervention necting with the first phase for students, barring Im- wanted to ensure that our Prior to bringing back during the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. terminus of River Islands. migration and Customs En- trail system receives the the draft TMP for a final He continues to be a strong voice for his district ACE passengers could trans- forcement officers without attention it deserves. The City Council vote, staff is in Congress expressing opposition to the adminis- fer to this line at several a warrant. Both Chabot and City’s Bicycle and Pedes- continuing to seek public tration’s reduction in environmental protections, station locations along the Las Positas Colleges qualify trian Master Plan was up- input through June 2018. way. For passengers liv- for special federal funding dated last year. It addressed To view the draft Pleas- its proposal to allow off-shore drilling, and the ing between Stockton and many of the changes to the anton Trails Master Plan, denial of climate change. as Hispanic Serving Institu- Livermore, this route would tions, with more than 25% of transit system. The Trails to sign up for a hike, or finally provide a direct con- Swalwell keeps in touch with his constituents, their populations comprised Master Plan addresses the to provide input, go to the nection to BART. holding town hall sessions on a regular basis to of this demographic. off-street trails and is in- City’s webpage, pleasan- listen to concerns and answer questions. For more information on tended to supplement the tontrails.com. the Tri-Valley – San Joa- In response to a request Based on Swalwell's prominent leadership, we for comment on the vote of Bicycle and Pedestrian For more information, quin Valley Regional Rail Master Plan to create a please contact Matt Gruber are wholeheartedly endorsing his bid for reelec- Authority and the planned no confidence, the district re- ferred to a November 3 press seamlessly integrated sys- at 925-931-5672 or mgru- tion." rail connection between the tem of trails, paved and un- ber@cityofpleasantonca. ACE and BART rail sys- release in which Chancellor paved alike. This will not gov tems, go to www.acetobart. Jackson stated “As a former org. Academic Senate President, only encourage alternative MAILBOX (Opinions voiced in let- many families are struggling and proponents of Measure Kahan is resorting to lies and state’s pension crisis that of Alameda County are be- ters published in Mailbox to make their mortgage pay- A have the audacity to ask distortions to disparage her his opponents do not seem ing asked to give more and are those of the author and ments, pay their rent, etc we taxpayers to pay even more opponent, Assemblywoman to have. He understands the more for something that has do not necessarily reflect get Measure A on our bal- out of their pockets? Are Catharine Baker. I certainly need to implement pension already been taken care of. the opinion of The Inde- lot to increase the sales tax you kidding me? don't want to be represented correction. Further, the State coffers pendent. The Independent 1/2% to fund Child Care. The proponents of Mea- by someone who is willing Catharine Baker is a have had money over flow- will not publish anonymous Alameda County already sure A won't even tell you to lie to get elected. I may hard-working representative ing with your taxes. The letters. All letters are re- has one of the highest sales in their literature the sales not always agree with Baker who has the courage to cross schools are going to be get- quired to have the names tax rates in the country and tax increase will last for on every issue but she's been party-lines. Our government ting a lot more funds from of the persons submitting now we are being asked 30 years and increase it to fair and honest and I think would be smarter and more the state too. The State and them. Abusive letters may to increase it 1/2% from 9.75%. Measure A does she has represented us well. productive if all elected of- County should be managing 9.25% to 9.75%. This tax not focus on the mechanisms She earned my vote for re- ficials worked for what they the funds better. Alameda be rejected or edited. Fre- would last for a whopping for how to spend the money, election. believe is right, not a party County is not only the most quent letter writers may have 30 years. If you add up all who qualifies for a subsidy position. taxed county in California publication of their letters the purchases one makes and what the limits on the We need to elect state but also the country. delayed. Letters should be Vote Recommendations during the course of a single subsidies per family is, etc. Julie Testa and local candidates who are Not an election cycle sent by email to editmail@ year that is a whopping hit to This has all the makings of committed to strong social comes that Alameda is al- compuserve.com) Pleasanton your wallet folks. Make no a boondoggle. June 5th Vote: Cathrine leadership while protecting ways asking for more of mistake this additional tax I also have noticed the Baker for Assembly, our taxpayer dollars. your hard earned money. No on Measure A will hit your wallet and hard. same old groups and orga- Irella Blackwood for Please join me, Vote: You have already paid taxes Bill Zeid People in California need nizations that have endorsed Alameda County Auditor- Cathrine Baker for Assem- and are left with little to take Livermore tax relief, not increases in tax increases in the past Controller/Clerk-Recorder, bly, care of your families. We Folks, when was the last already high taxes. The are supporting Measure A Vivek Viswanathan for Irella Blackwood for should be asking how the time you heard the words Sacramento Bee recently and that includes our own California State Treasurer. Alameda County Auditor- money the State and County "Tax Decrease" coming out came out with the disclosure representative Eric "Never As a 30-year advocate/ Controller/Clerk-Recorder, already have is being spent of Sacramento or Alam- that the state will likely have seen a tax increase I didn't watchdog, I have exposed Vivek Viswanathan for than keep giving more and eda County? Yes, I can't a 18 to 19 Billion dollar like" Swalwell. Folks, it is past wasteful and illegal California State Treasurer. more to bureaucrats. Vote remember either. Way too budget SURPLUS for FY time to state loud and clear practices against taxpayers NO to A and any other tax long ago. At a time when 2019. The state has a bud- that we have had it with tax and asked for accountability Vote NO on A propositions. Stop the Taxa- get surplus of this amount increases. If we don't I can on behalf of our community. Rajinder Ghatoaura tion lunacy. guarantee more tax increases We should all be concerned Pleasanton are right behind this one. about the very serious state- Alameda County propo- No Benefit Enough of higher taxes and sition A is asking for more Vaughn Wolffe yes to some fiscal responsi- wide pension crisis. (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Irella Blackwood has a money for childcare. This Pleasanton Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala bility for a change. Vote No record as a tenacious guard- proposition was developed Full BART to Liver- Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) on Measure A. Editor: Janet Armantrout ian of public funds, having long before the recent Tax more will not provide any The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., uncovered past wasteful overall by President Trump. transportation benefit to the Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. 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I'm very disappointed Vivek Viswanathan has Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. to see that in the race for a mastery of the serious- this proposition after this. long term road construction www.independentnews.com Assembly, Rebecca Bauer- ness and the causes of the It seems like the residents (More MAILBOX, page 10) MAY 24, 2018 • The Independent 5 The City Council’s Downtown Plan

Marchand, Woerner, Spedowfski and Carling voted YES. Coomber voted NO. IT’S GOING TO MAKE NOT OUR ENOUGH PARKING PARKING PROBLEMS WORSE.

We all know how tough it is to find parking in downtown Livermore. Unfortunately, the City’s downtown plan takes parking away from where it is needed most. We need the City Council to fix it. 180 FEWER SPOTS WHERE WE NEED THEM MOST We need parking in our entertainment center that features Blacksmith Square, Bankhead Theater, Livermore Cinema and surrounding restaurants and bars. But with the City’s plan, the public will find approximately 180 fewer stalls to meet the high parking demand in the areas near Livermore Avenue.1

LONGER WALKING, MORE INCONVENIENT PARKING The City’s plan will force residents accustomed to parking near Livermore Avenue to park on L Street, up to 3 blocks away from the entertainment hub. This will be particularly difficult for the elderly and those suffering physical impairments.

LET’S GET IT DONE RIGHT The City Council’s downtown plan has some great elements, like Stockmen’s Park. But much of the plan is deeply flawed. In addition to parking issues, the Council has placed 3- and 4- story housing that dominates the City’s downtown plan instead of on the outskirts. And, they have lost the opportunity to build for Livermore the beautiful Central Park we deserve.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE. ASK THE CITY COUNCIL TO GET THIS PLAN RIGHT!

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1. The existing 163 stalls on both sides of Livermore Avenue will be lost: 63 on the eastside and about 100 on the westside. In addition, the City’s parking requirements for new businesses should be met: 194 for the Eastside Hotel [from council agenda 1-29-18-staff report page 37-Table 2 “City Required Parking Rates and Demand/Supply”] and 24 for the new retail near Blacksmith Square on the westside, for a total of 218 stalls. The total new stalls needed to replace lost stalls and cover the city’s requirements for new facilities are 381. The City’s plan provides 201 stalls: 100 underneath the Hotel, 24 surface spaces near the Hotel, 8 east of the Bankhead, 57 on an I Street surface lot, and 12 surface spaces on an east/west road on the westside of Livermore Avenue [Downtown Livermore Core Concept Illustration-March 14]. The gap between those needed and those provided in the high use Livermore Avenue area is about 180. Ad produced by Community Group. For more information, visit us at VibrantLivermore.com 6 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018 SPORTS NOTES

Livermore Fusion 2003 Girls Gold celebrated Mother's Day with a 2-0 shutout victory over Impact in Brentwood. Alana Cox scored in the match's opening minutes, Kayla Nuti also scored, and the Fusion defense excelled. Goalkeeper Arianna Hatton played superbly, thwarting multiple scoring opportunities to keep the clean sheet. Cole Cainey receives the throw from the catcher as Pictured is the team with Coach Lauren Pien following Connor Mathis slides into home in Granada Little their 2-0 victory over Impact. League AAA action between the Astros and Padres. Photo - Bill Nale

Chris Thomas of the Saint Michael CYO track team sprints toward the finish of the 4x100 relay.

Livermore Baseball 13U defeated Danville, 6 to 1. Colin J. (pictured) racked up multiple hits and drove in runs in the victory. Livermore Fusion 2002 Girls Maroon NPL, led by Coach Fusion 2007 Girls Maroon finished the spring season Mary Whisler, will play Vision Academy on June 3 for the strongly with a 5-3 win over Dublin United at Kellman State Cup championship. Field. Aubrey Bessolo scored a hat trick while Lauren Lopez and Alyssa Aranas contributed a goal apiece. Lauren's goal was the offensive highlight of the match. After a fantastic counter attack from the Fusion forwards, Lauren fielded a cross at the top of the goal box and smashed the ball past the Dublin goalkeeper. The team celebrates during its 5-3 win over Dublin Classical Clocks & Antiques United.

ComeSERVICE see our • SALES large •collection REPAIRS of the last game of the regular season, the Kayla Grisham crushed a shot over the Cubs and the Royals decided to play head of Placer United’s goalie giving new & used Grandfather clocks! a fun game and switch up the players wildfire the lead at 1-0. Largest selection of antique clocks in the Tri-Valley. and their lineup. The Cubs defense was Second half forward Savannah hot, with 7 putouts, and zero errors. Seals would find the net making the Cubs Pitchers: Noa Capistrant (2 in), score 2-0. Wildfire team defense of 9 batters, 3 SO. Braden Witherspoon Kate Wallace, Isa Saavedra, Ciara (925) 449–2127 (1 in), 6 batters, 1 SO. Austin Overholt Lucas, Meredith Hagler, Ari Moore 1082 East Stanley Blvd, Livermore (2 in), 9 batters, 4 SO. Rhyece Moody and Fayth Hinojosa and goalkeeper Brianna ODell kept Placer United from (1 in) 3 batters, 3 SO. Cubs Batters: Hours: Tues.–Sat. 10am–6pm Robert Hansen, 2-2 (2 RBIs); Braden scoring. Smooth play from Precious Makley, 1-1; Witherspoon, 1-1; Seth Martinez, Savannah Boone, Samantha Sanchez, 1-2 (2 RBIs); Brandon Hahn, Montez and Makayla Marinaro created 1-2 (1 RBI); Capistrant, 1-2 (1 RBI); Cayden Gibson, 1-3 (1 RBI); Moody, 1-3; Sam Kirby (1 RBI). Cubs 3, A's 4: Playoff Game 1. Tough loss for the Cubs Saturday with all 4 runs on the board for the A's coming from walks. Scoreless game through 3 innings. The 4th inning the A's one run reached base on a walk, moved to 2nd on a pass ball, then stole 3rd base while the catcher was throwing the ball to the pitcher, and then caught in a pickle stealing home 3col x 10.5” andnews was called safe after the ball was dropped at 3rd. The A's would score MAY-24-20183 more runs in the 5th with 6 batters walked. The Cubs 4 pitchers had 9 SO, allowed 1 hit, and walked 14. The one and only hit by the A's bounced off the 3rd base bag in the first inning to the first batter who was thrown out Proofat 2nd on a Fielder's Choice. The A's 2 pitchers had 10 SO, allowed 7 hits,

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innings. Hansen hadI amazing defense twenty-eight athletes to the North Coast Section Tri- behind him. 1st: Fielder'scate correct Choice, Seth Valley held at Dublin High School on 5-19-18. Pictured Sanchez (SS) to Austin Overholt (2nd); Fly ball to Sanchez (SS); Brandon is John Bennett running the 1600m. Bennett along Hahn (C) to Sanchez (SS) caught the with teammates Mark Silverthorn, Claire and Emily runner stealing 2nd. Sanchez caught a fly ball in the 2nd. In the 3rd: Hansen March, Savannah Maselli, Colleen McCandless, Kalea (P) to Hahn (1rst); Rhyece Moody Bartolotto, Amaiah McIntosh, Ashley Cole, Chloe (C) to Noa Capistrant (3rd) caught the Stanford, and Tyler Hattori will go on to compete in this runner stealing 3rd. Overholt pitched kabir kriSTa paT a scoreless 6th inning, striking out 3 SiNGH FaTka GriFFiN weekend's North Coast Section Meet of Champions at of the 6 batters he faced. The Cubs scored all 3 runs in the 5th inning. UC Berkeley. The 2nd batter, Hahn, hit a single, then moved to 2nd on a passed ball. l Noa Capistrant hit a single to score Ions or Ions July 28, 2018 Saturday CYO Track Kate Walker (Shot Put), Kendall Hahn, and then made it to 2nd on the The Saint Michael CYO track Coates (400m,LJ), Kerrigan Sauder A's attempt to throw Hahn out at the (400m), Madison Ikeda (100m,400m), team took part in the qualifying meet to process. printing to due ads, final and images submitted between variations, color for responsibility no accept We guaranteed. not is files plate. digital from Accuracy reproduction photo. color and of color text, quality in print variations and have may screen Sanchez Computer client. by identified not any mistakes for responsible not is Independent The finished up the hitting advance to the sectional championship Marin Lnenicka (1600m), Molly streak with a ball hit to right field for Walker (800m,Shot Put), Nora Blair a 2-RBI Home Run. Cubs Hitters: on April 28 at Granada High School. (925) 447-8700 Fax: 447-0212 Many athletes had PRs in their events (200m), Peighton Hanson 2250 First St Livermore, CA 94550 (1600m), Sanchez, 3-3, HR (2 RBIs); Cayden including: Reno Bolyard (LJ,Softball), Roland Gibson, 1-2, double; Sam Kirby, 1-3, Ruckmann-Barnes (800m), Sam double; Noa Capistrant, 1-3 (1RBI),

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Proof (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 MAY 24, 2018 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES multiple opportunities but it was two corner kicks perfectly executed from Savannah Seals that would give her the hat trick and make the final score 4-0. Dublin to Host On Sunday morning WCS Wild- fire would face Tahuichi FC from Santa Rosa. Meredith Hagler found Heather Challenger Jamboree Tarabini for a goal to tie the score just before halftime.In the second half, Jaden Halls cross to Kate Wallace The 14th Annual West Region Challenger Jamboree will volleyed into the lead at 2-1. Strong outside play from Jessa Lyons, Heather take place on May 26, 2018 at the Dublin Sports Grounds, Tarabini, Julianne Munoz and Jordan 6700 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Brown opened up teammates. Hall found Fayth Hinojosa to take the lead From Opening Ceremony festivities to a variety of fun to 3-1. Wildfire scored 3 more times in and games available to participants, Little League Chal- the second half with Goals from Ari lenger Division® Jamborees provide a unique experience Moore, Precious Martinez and Kayla Grisham to close out Tahuichi FC with for players, coaches, buddies, and volunteers. a final score of 6-1. Games begin at 9 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 11 Wildfire scored an impressive 10 goals in 2 games in the showcase while a.m. Afternoon games get underway at 1 p.m. goalkeeper Brianna O’dell shined Participants from a variety of Challenger Division with only 1 goal against. Next up for programs in the area will have the opportunity to come Wildfire is the West Coast Showcase held in Tracy Ca over Memorial Day together and experience a day of fun, socialization, and weekend and then a shot at the State lifelong memories. title against Marin FC on June 3rd at Consumes River College. The Little League Challenger Division® was founded in 1989, and is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Livermore Fusion Any individual with a physical or intellectual challenge Livermore Fusion 2002 Girls Maroon NPL traveled to Davis on may participate. If an individual can participate in the tra- May 12 to take on Marin FC in a ditional Little League Baseball or Softball program with State Cup semi-final match. Marin reasonable accommodations they should do so. The Little is a nationally ranked team that sits atop the prestigious NPL Champions League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 4 League. Fusion took an early lead to 18; or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school. The Senior with a beautiful sequence that featured touches from four players. Meghan League Challenger Division accommodates players ages Kennedy passed to Kayla Lewis, who 15 and above (no maximum age). flicked on to Taylor Bond. After a crafty For more information, including how to find a nearby downfield carry that drew both Marin defenders, Taylor slipped a pass to league, visit LittleLeague.org/Challenger. Jackie Fenner, who placed the ball into the corner. Fusion's defense then took over, preventing Marin from launching flat with only one hill on the 10K. rotti at (925) 586-2811 or dpperotti@ a single quality shot on goal, and the No dogs. yahoo.com or check website www. match ended with a 1-0 Fusion victory. The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (ages eteamz.com/lvb Fusion has shut out seven straight 12 & under) will take place at Wente State Cup opponents, the only team Vineyards at 9:30 a.m. Finisher rib- in the entire State Cup bracket that bons, ice cream, and fire prevention Fastpitch Players/ claims this streak of defensive prow- material for all kids. ess. Fusion will face Vision Academy The event hosts 1500 partici- Coaches on June 3 in Sacramento for the State Photo - Doug Jorgensen pants. For more registration informa- Mavericks Fastpitch is looking for Cup championship. tion, go to www.onyourmarkevents. additional players at the 12U & 14U Amador Valley High School lost to Irvington in the championship round of the North com level programs. They are also recruit- ing Coaches for a 10U program for this Coast Section volleyball tournament. Set results are 20-25, 25-23, 25-21, 23-25,15-12. Summer and Fall season. To schedule Youth Track Club a tryout or gather more information, FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA events, especially relays. Visit www. fighters Foundation 10th Annual Livermore. Fusion Registration visit www. MavericksFastpitch.com Track and Field) certified club that spe- ftctrackclub.com or contact Coach Hook and Ladder Run will be held The 5K is a run/walk which is Livermore Fusion Soccer Club is cializes in youth athletes from ages 7 to Jorge Quero, jquero@ftctrackclub. Sunday, June 10. The race features a 50% paved and 50% dirt road. Entire now accepting registrations for Fall 18, is building a team to compete this com or (925) 209 7520. 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids' 1 course is stroller friendly. Recreational and Select Soccer. For winter/spring in USATF track meets mile fun run. The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% more information visit fusionsc.org. including a meet at the national level The start of the 5K and 10K will be paved road. Strollers are not allowed Reed in July. The organizers are looking 8 a.m. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at in the 10K. Both runs travel through for athletes of all ages and different Hook and Ladder Run Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Sycamore Grove Park and are very The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- Summer Plumbing Baseball Camp Livermore High Varsity Baseball Coach David Perotti is hosting two Company summer camps. Each camper will receive individual instruction from Livermore, CA coaches and Livermore High players, First Tee Program Teaches Golf to Veterans a snack each day and a camp shirt. There are two 5-12 year old camps (925) 371-5671 that cost $150. The two dates are: [email protected] The First Tee of the Tri-Valley has partnered with PGA The first step is the Down Range Clinic, a free introduc- June 11-15 and July 9-13 and run from 9-12 each day. For more info LIC #601931 HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) for all military tory of golf experience open to all veterans that serves as to sign up please contact David Pe- veterans who are new or returning to the game of golf. The an orientation to the HOPE program. PGA Professionals Northern California PGA Foundation and PGA Profession- provide proper instruction on the game, the use of adaptive als partner with local VA hospitals and military installations equipment when necessary and are paired with our heroes to initiate this program, which includes a working partner- by zip code to create a local hometown for participants to ship with physical therapists, introduction of the participant stay in the game. The Livermore to the sport of golf, golf instruction, playing opportunities The Down Range Clinic, all veterans are invited to par- and social events - using golf as an activity to assist veter- ticipate in the weekly HOPE sessions that will be conducted Citywide Garage Sale ans with their progress in rehab along with helping them to over the next 5 to 8 weeks. assimilate and mainstream with their families, their com- The First Tee of the Tri-Valley’s Mission is to impact the Starring… munities, and life. lives of young people by providing educational programs old stuff The HOPE program accommodates all Veterans with that build character, instill life-enhancing values and pro- in new roles! free golf instruction taught by local PGA Professionals. The mote healthy choices through the game of golf. The chapter program is taking place at the Pleasanton Golf Center at the serves elementary schools in Dublin, Fremont, Livermore, Presented by: ONE DAY ONLY! Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Pleasanton and San Ramon through our National School PGA HOPE is broken down into a two-part process: Program impacting more than 25,000 students a year. SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018 8am to Noon Cyber security Session at the Library MAKE THE CUT! Register your sale online at LivermoreSanitation.com or over the phone at 925-449-7300. Register by Evi Dube, Ph.D, PMP Room Information Desk or finding out why a facility visit the Teen Space page June 7th to receive free advertising. and Celeste Matarazzo call 925-373-5504 starting that monitors critical in- on the library’s website: RATHER SHOP THAN SELL? from Lawrence Liver- on Monday, June 4, 2018. frastructure equipment like www.livermorelibrary.net, Save the date and get your reusable shopping bags more National Laboratory Parents will be asked to sign the electrical grid is unable or contact Teen Program- ready! For a complete list of participating addresses, (LLNL) will lead a free a photo release waiver for to query a specific device ming Librarian Caitlyn Lung check the June 14th edition of the Independent or program at the Livermore their teens. or understanding some at 925-373-5576. visit LivermoreSanitation.com on June 15th. Public Library that will This program will chal- strange network traffic that introduce teens to the pos- lenge teens with cybersecu- was captured exiting a criti- sibility of a career in com- rity issues related to the fol- cal infrastructure facility. puter science and cyberse- lowing areas: HTTP and web Presenter Evi Dube is curity. Students entering security, database security, a Project Lead at LLNL grades 6 through 12 will malware analysis, and net- and Celeste Matarazzo is Livermore Rodeo learn how to program Rasp- work intrusion protection. a cybersecurity researcher berry Pi computers and The activities will develop and Principal Investigator. Presents work in pairs to solve 8-10 familiarity with tools such They jointly run the Cy- cyber security challenges as Firefox, Wireshark, gdb, ber Defenders Program at that are unified through a python, and pattern and LLNL. In addition to Evi BOOTS, HATS & storyline. There will be two logic skills. The challenges and Celeste, several LLNL identical sessions of this will have several levels of Cyber Defender student program. Teens can sign difficulty to support a wide interns will serve as men- COWBOY CHAPS up for either the 10:30am range of participants. Ac- tors and technical support – 12:00pm session or the tivities in the storyline of during the event. Help us Celebrate 100-Years 1:00pm – 2:30pm session this program may include For more information, on Wednesday, June 27, Livermore Rodeo 2018 Window Decorating Contest 2018. This is a FREE promotional opportunity for downtown businesses. The event will take place at the Livermore Enter to win FREE future Advertising for your Business! Public Library Civic Cen- ter, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. How It Works! Registration is required for & Register by May 25, 2018 @ www.livermorerodeo.com this free event. To sign up, Decorate your storefront windows in Rodeo Theme to Promote the Livermore Rodeo visit the Library’s Youth & & Decorations need to be in place by Monday, May 29, 2018 through Sunday, June 10, 2018

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This partnership Resources (DWR). represents a true collabora- Ahead on Potable Water Reuse Zone 7 was the first water tion in the best interests of By Ron McNicoll agency in the state to sign California.” Members of two Valley boards of directors liked what they saw in a study of possible future new supplies of water. on to the Cal WaterFix on Nemeth worked in com- Dublin San Ramon Services District directors met May 15, and viewed slides about potable water reuse from a study a 5-2 vote. Angela Ramirez munications for Zone 7 and by Carollo Engineers. The process would take treated wastewater, and filter it through reverse osmosis membranes to Holmes and the late Jim represented the agency at the purify it, then deposit it into the ground-water basin or perhaps a reservoir. McGrail voted against the Delta talks held by the ear- The Zone 7 Water Agency board saw the presentation from Carollo, and Zone 7 engineer Amparo Flores at its WaterFix. lier version of the California May 16 meeting. Ramirez Holmes said WaterFix. She later joined Members of both boards were supportive of the study so far. They said that they want to continue to learn more earlier this week that she the Sacramento-based staff, details about potable reuse and also other potential ways of increasing water supplies, such as a desalination project. has continued concerns that and eventually was named Both boards voted to instruct their representatives on the Tri-Valley Water Liaison Committee to continue to pursue Zone 7 is committing the an assistant director in the more information about potable reuse. board and customers to un- California Natural Resourc- The Valley is dependent on the State Water Project for about 80% of its water. In drought years, allocations have known costs. “There are es Division by Gov. Jerry been cut back severely. A local supply would add to the Valley’s water security. only a limited number of Brown. She was appointed Zone 7 is updating its current water supply figures, and will also deal with projections about future water demand. groups participating in this to head the DWR in January. The demand could increase if the state were to mandate more housing in the Valley, as expected. Future statewide JPA,” she said. Zone 7 is by Creating the JPA is a conservation goals also would put pressure on the state water supply for the Valley. If Valley cities had their own op- far the smallest, compared to way for the water agencies tions, and the state permitted it, there could be more water for Valley residents. Santa Clara and MWD. to maintain a hands-on ap- Carollo Engineers has found that there could be an improvement of 9% to 17% in water supply with potable reuse Ramirez Holmes said that proach to financing and of treated wastewater. she did not know what the meeting the requirements of The report is costing more than $800,000, with the cost split equally among the Valley’s four water retailers, process was to hire Duerig or environmental mitigation for Livermore, Pleasanton, DSRSD and the private California Water Service, and Zone 7, the Valley’s water wholesaler. select board members, since the project. The people who The range of supply could run between 5500 acre feet (AF) and 10,000 AF. An acre foot can supply the needs of the Zone 7 board was never will pay for the project will two households. In the summer, with park irrigation needs being fulfilled, it is likely that only the 5500 AF level would informed about it. have a voice in creating it. be available to use for filtered RO. The proposed WaterFix is No state budget money will The cost for potable reuse is estimated in the $2200 to $2500 per AF range. estimated to cost $17 billon. pay for the tunnels; it all will It includes two tunnels along come from water ratepayers with related construction. in the agencies that sign on. That figure is listed as the “Having a cooperative First Responders Recognized budget total in a DCDCA Joint Powers Authority that On Friday, April 27, for outstanding leadership and Officer Garcia is known for be- ber of the Critical Incident Stress document. With MWD’s is only focused on the Delta 2018, the Tri-Valley Knights commitment to his Department. ing instrumental in the creation Management Program and well- financial commitment in conveyance project will of Columbus hosted the 25th Alameda County Sheriff of the Dublin Youth Explorer ness initiative. Greg also works early April, and a recent de- greatly increase the likeli- annual Red, Blue and Gold Deputy Kurtis Imperial joined Program. Officer Garcia is in developing specifications for his department in 2008 after among the most respected within the Department's engines and cision by Santa Clara Valley hood of the project being Banquet at the Blackhawk Country Club. Fifteen hon- serving nearly seven years as a his office. trucks. Noticing a delay in ac- Water District in San Jose to carried out on time and on Probation Officer. Deputy Impe- orees were recognized for Dublin Police Detective cessing padlocked gates, Greg approve it on a 4-3 vote, the budget. This will minimize rial has held many specialized their service Daniel McNaughton has been sought a solution and funding momentum was created to the negative impact of the positions in his Department to with his Department since and installed new locks with a Dennis Fresquez, Faith- include being the Lead Inves- 2006, and has held many posi- LPFD key that are now known form the JPA. Kern County project process that many of ful Navigator, or CEO, of tigator on the November 2017 Water Agency is another big the Delta communities fear,” tions within his Department. as, “Huver Locks.” His continu- the Knights of Columbus shooting and robbery of Daniel Currently he is assigned to the ous dedication contributes to the Carlos, who attempted to sell an district that has supported said Palmer. Holy Spirit Assembly #1979 Investigations Unit where he success of his Department. the WaterFix. Palmer said that her goal iPhone X via the mobile app “Let in Danville, said each of Go” at a San Leandro gas station. not only manages the extensive Pleasanton Police Sergeant The JPA is not intended in serving on the JPA board the agencies nominates an Deputy Imperial`s strong work workload but does so with a Brandon Stocking has been to be a permanent agency. is “to ensure that our region honoree and they are, “se- ethic lead to the arrest of several determined and positive outlook in Law Enforcement since the It will go out of business is represented on this issue, lected by their peers in their suspects and gratitude from the thus resulting in the great suc- age of twenty-two where he has after the WaterFix tunnels and to provide a potential Carlos family. cess of his Unit. served on a variety of assign- respective departments.” East Bay Regional Park ments, most recently a detective are completed. Estimates for diverse perspectives as Additionally, each depart- Alameda County District Attorney Inspector Cristina District Police Officer Dustin within the Criminal Investiga- have varied about the time we go forward.” ment uses its own criteria Harbison joined the District Martinelli has been a Peace Of- tions Unit. He is an originating of completion for the whole CRITIC SAYS JPA for the recognition. Attorney`s Office as an Inspec- ficer since 1999 and holds many member of the Department`s project. The key element is IS PREMATURE Over 300 guests attended tor II after serving six years different positions such as: Field SWAT Team as well as be- the twin tunnels. Barbara Barrigan-Par- the event including Knights with the Walnut Creek Police Training Officer, Marine Offi- ing instrumental in the use of A timeline in a document rilla, executive director of from San Ramon, Dublin, Department. During her first two cer, and Acting Sergeant. He is technology to solve crime. As a Danville, Pleasanton and years she was assigned to Court a certified district instructor and Sergeant within his Department on the DCDCA web site Restore the Delta, said that Operations where she worked Livermore. Radio personal- has been serving on Executive he oversees all specialized and projects the tunnels to be creation of the JPA is pre- on criminal cases. In 2012 she Board for the California Boat- tactical operations training. His completed about 10 years af- mature. She noted that there ity Don Bleu was the master was promoted to the Sergeant ing Safety Officers Association. continuous dedication contrib- ter construction commences. is an EIR process to be of ceremonies, and former rank (Inspector III) and in 2013 His continuous dedication utes to the strong success of his worked the Home Depot hazard- Construction is expected to completed and certified, Mayor of San Jose, Ron contributes to the success of his Department. Gonzales was the keynote ous waste and identity theft case. begin in about three years. probably with final certi- Department. San Ramon Police Officer speaker, where he spoke of Contra Costa County Sheriff Livermore Police Officer Mike Richardson has worked Duerig emphasized the fication in the fall. “The Corporal Thomas Norvel has Keith McKelvey has been with in Law Enforcement since 2012 first-responders and their been a Deputy for over eleven “interim” nature of her title. forming of DCDCA is a dedication to serving the Livermore Police Department and has been with San Ramon years where he has worked in Police Department since 2014. She said that she sees herself blatant, premature use of community daily. many departments to include, since 1989, and has held many as part of an initial phase, ratepayers’ money,” said the Custody Services Bureau, positions within his Department Prior to his Law Enforcement The honorees chosen such as Patrol Officer, Crisis career, he graduated from So- as the JPA establishes itself. Barrigan-Parrilla. included: Alameda County leading as a training officer, County patrol, and is currently Negotiator, Property Crimes, noma State University and was Eventually there will be a Palmer said that the Firefighter Richard Riggs, Crimes Against Persons, and drafted by the San Diego Padres long-term director, once the DCDCA will follow all an investigator with the Special Alameda County Sheriff Victims Unit. Background Investigator. He where he played six years of recruiting process for the policies as outlined by the Deputy Kurtis Imperial, and Senior District Attorney has been instrumental in the professional baseball. His con- position has been completed. DWR. “Certifying the EIR Alameda County District Inspector John Conaty has design and coordination of the tinuous dedication contributes Documents at the DCD- is part of what the JPA will Attorney Inspector Cris- been in law enforcement for department`s Mobile Command to the success of the San Ramon CA website show that the do,” said Palmer. tina Harbison. Contra Costa over 31 years, where he began Vehicle. His relentless work Police Department. County nominated Sheriff as an officer with the Pittsburg ethic has earned him praise San Ramon Valley Fire- start-up team led by Duerig Stefanie Morris, the gen- and gratitude from not only his fighter Mark Anderson has Corporal Thomas Norvell, Police Department for 26 years. will “establish financial sys- eral counsel for DCDCA, During his career he has worked fellow officers but that of his served thirty-five years in fire tems, acquire office and did not return a call for Senior District Attorney many patrol assignments, sexual Superiors. service, and thirty-two of which meeting space, and under- comment before The Inde- Inspector John Conaty, Dan- assault, robbery, and homicide Livermore-Pleasanton Fire with the San Ramon Valley Fire take mission-critical activi- pendent’s deadline. ville Police Detective Steve units. Inspector Contay has been Department Firefighter-Para- Department. He has served as ties.” New Zone 7 General Stapleton, California High- the lead investigator in over medic Greg Huver has been a Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, with his Department since Honor team Member, Rescue In the initial phase, DCD- Manager Valerie Pryor way Patrol Officer Carlos 100 cases and has been named Garcia, Dublin Police Detec- the Contra Costa County 2017 1999 and has taken the lead on team Member, and a medical and CA will recruit the “the said that Zone 7 approved Investigator of the year. several large projects that LPFD emergency disaster prepared- best and the brightest,” said a $250,000 contribution to tive Daniel McNaughton, East Bay Regional Park Dis- Danville Police Detective provides to the community. ness Instructor. His continuous Palmer. help establish the JPA and Greg has been instrumental in dedication contributes to the trict Police Officer Dustin Steve Stapleton has been with DWR director Karla Ne- for the ongoing funding of the office of the Sheriff since preventing Firefighter PTSD as success of his Department. Martinelli, Livermore Police 2006, and in that time has well as being a founding mem- meth said that the DCDCA the Cal WaterFix. Officer Keith McKelvey, formation is a key step to- served as the Blackhawk Resi- Livermore-Pleasanton Fire dent Deputy as well as been a Department Firefighter- detective since 2016. Detec- EBRPD Purchases Land Paramedic Greg Huver, tive Stapleton is known for his Pleasanton Police Sergeant commitment to servicing the The East Bay Regional East Bay Regional Park Dis- Brandon Stocking, San Ra- residents of Danville as well Now HiriNg Park District Board of Di- trict General Manager Rob- mon Police Officer Mike as his exemplary investigative rectors unanimously ap- ert Doyle.“Thank you also work. In 2017, he was instru- proved acquisition of the to Donna and Jack Roddy Richardson, and San Ra- mental in the apprehension of a 2018 EvEnt Staffing Roddy Ranch Golf Course for preserving this beautiful mon Valley Firefighter Mark hit-and-run suspect who struck (May to August) at its April 3 meeting. The area and being good stew- Anderson were nominated three cyclists, seriously injur- 230-acre property is be- ards of their property for so by their respective Depart- ing two. His efforts located the Livermore Rodeo & Alameda County ing acquired in partnership long,” added Doyle. ments. vehicle, suspect, and ultimately Fair & Other Tri Valley Area Events Alameda County Firefighter with the East Contra Costa The 18-hole golf course led to the arrest of the suspect. Positions for one day, a week or on-going. County Habitat Conser- announced its closing on Richard Riggs, a five-year US California Highway Patrol vancy, which is providing August 11, 2016 after 16 Marine Corps veteran, joined Officer Carlos Garcia, a former Ideal job for part time, full time, returning his Department in 2008 and veteran of the United States funding for the majority years of operation. Many currently serves as a member college students or semi retired. of the purchase price. The of the golf course greens Navy, has been with his Depart- of the Search and Rescue Team ment since 2002, working in We will work around your schedule. total acquisition cost is and fairways have reverted as well as an Academy instruc- $1,955,000 with the Conser- to a more natural state. The several offices throughout the tor for low-angle rope rescue, state holding numerous posi- $13 to $16 Hourly vancy providing $1,935,000 golf course property and confined space rescue, systems tions such as: Officer in Charge, and the District $20,000, surrounding former Roddy 1, RIC, Salvage, Overhaul and Field Training Officer, Court Information: (925) 455-6585 or which covers the origi- Ranch properties, will con- firefighter survival. Riggs has Officer and Evidence Officer. [email protected] or apply in person nal purchase option. 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Proof (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 MAY 24, 2018 • The Independent 9 OBITUARIES Katherine Ann helping everyone. over the years: photography, cabin during the summer the land. The home never to Livermore, where he lived Taylor Morrell Don is survived by his where he developed his own and deer hunting season and came to fruition, but a party until 2014. Katherine Ann Tay- loving wife of 46 years, film for pictures and slide would hunt together with barn where they entertained In 1975, he started his lor Morrell 10/13/1937 - Rhonda; Devoted Children shows, gardening, comput- Harry Rowell, and Harry’s friends and family was built own electrician business, 4/4/2018. A resident of Bonnie and Steve Ventura er programming, painting, friends and ranch hands. in the early 1990’s. Aurora Lighting & Electri- Pleasanton, of Folsom, Tamara Rodham making furniture, and square Wayne became an avid and Wayne was preceded in cal. He worked as a self- she lived of Crosby, North Dakota, dancing just to name a few… excellent fly fisherman and death by his wife Merilyn taught, self-employed elec- 17+ years David Kappadahl of San He also formed a company caught many large trout in “Tilli” Calhoun and brother trician for 40 yrs, a source with Al- Ramon, Scott Donaldson named Wise Owl Workshop, the streams near the cabin Ken Calhoun. He is sur- of great pride for him. As zheimers. of Manteca and grandchil- to develop and sell software. Tilli and Wayne had built in vived by daughters Susie Sparky the Electrician, many She is dren Christopher Ventura of In 1980 he started writing the 1960’s at Lake Almanor. Calhoun (Troy Bowers) of of his clients were auto deal- survived by Folsom, Gregory Ventura custom programs for Dr. His tales of catching a whop- Lockeford, Merry Carter erships, which was just fine her daughters, Catherine of Folsom, Ashley and Matt Siegfried Streufert of Penn- per of a fish were actually (Darrell), and Nancy Muel- with him as he was a big car Seymour, Marilyn Morrell- Cline of Stockton, United sylvania State University true. ler (Bob) of Livermore, and buff. He was known to come Kristal, and Andrea Morrell. States Marine Corp Corporal Medical School in Hershey Although Wayne was granddaughters Laina and home from work driving a Grandchildren: Katherine Dakota (Cody) Donaldson Pennsylvania, where they much shorter than his peers, Whitney Carter of Liver- car he had seen for sale that B McLeod, Jessica Strunk, of Camp Hansen, Okinawa had a long relationship doing he was captain of the foot- more, as well as nieces, day, much to Joan’s cha- Drew Kristal, Bryce Kristal, Japan, Evan Kappadahl of interesting things. ball team his senior year at nephews, and cousins. grin. He had many commer- and Trey Kristal. Five great- San Ramon, Dawnika St Clifford and Darline Washington High in Cen- A celebration of life was cial and residential clients grandchildren and her sister, Peter of San Ramon, and were members of The Valley terville in 1945. He never held May 21st at McGrail around the Bay Area, many Carol Best. She was pre- Ashton Donaldson of Mc- Travelers square dance club lost his love of the sport Vineyards and Winery in of whom were long-time ceded in death by Thomas Comb, Mississippi and one where they and their friends and watched as much foot- Livermore. If you were un- customers due to his integri- L Morrell. great-grandchild Lincoln formed a group known as ball on TV as was humanly able to join in the celebration ty. He was a handshake guy She enjoyed time out- Roy Cline of Stockton. He the Sure Happy It’s Thurs- possible. On the day be- of Wayne’s life, feel free rather than using contracts, doors, and was employed is also survived by his lov- day (SHITS), because they fore high school graduation, to raise a glass of wine, a kept his rates low, and if a by Macy's 20+ years. ing sister Barbara and Rick danced on Thursday nights. Wayne was drafted into the margarita, or a highball in customer wasn’t satisfied, A celebration of life party Norman of Healdsburg. He This group of friends had U.S. Navy. During his time his honor at 5:00 p.m. today. he would keep working at will be held on June 3, 2018, was preceded in passing by so much fun over the years as a Naval sailor, he was the Many thanks to the caring his own expense until the contact tennisbow@aol. his first sister Gladys Cook with pranks, parties, camp- weatherman on his ship. In staff at Stanford Health Care job was satisfactory. He com. Northway of Wyoming. ing, and vacations. They had 1945 his fleet was assigned ValleyCare, Hired Hands valued honesty and respect His generous loving spirit their own beverage toast, to the Philippine Islands and Home Care, and Profes- with all his clients. Finally, David Lee Madison will be missed by all who wore toilet bowl earrings, he worked at the weather sta- sional Home Care Services he reluctantly retired his David Lee Madison, 65, knew him. and Happy Face pins that tion at the airbase on Mactan for their excellent care. business a few years ago, but passed away Friday, May 4, Friends and family are in- read SHIT. The relationships Island. He had fond memo- Donations in Wayne’s he would’ve worked until he 2018. He was a Meat Cut- vited to a Celebration of Life with their friends enriched ries of the time spent in the memory can be made to died, he just loved to be use- ter with Safeway, Inc. for on Sunday, May 27th, 2018 their lives and created many PI. Until his death, you could Hope Hospice, Tri-Valley ful and fix things for people. 44 years and a resident of from 2:00 pm to 5 pm at the happy memories. count on Wayne to tell you Fly Fishers, and Alameda In his later years, after Livermore, Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Clifford was preceded in about the weather and recent County Junior Livestock Joan’s passing, he met and CA for 20 Alden Lane in Livermore. death by his parents Lewis rainfall. After his stint in Auction Boosters. married Helen Platt in 2014, years. Callaghan Mortuary is and Emma, and by his wife the Navy, Wayne worked Callaghan Mortuary is and they moved to Modesto, Dave is honored to be serving the Darline. He is survived by for the U.S. Postal Service honored to be serving the CA. There, Dick passed the survived Brazil family. An online his children Pamela and as a rural mail carrier in Calhoun family. An online time doing home improve- by his son guestbook is available for Jeffrey, his granddaughter Niles, at the PG&E office in guestbook is available for ments, walking and playing Heath of condolences at www.cal- Gabrielle E. Olive and great- Livermore for five years, and condolences at www.cal- with his two dogs, chatting Oakland, laghanmortuary.com grandson Trent Harper, his retired from Kaiser Sand and laghanmortuary.com with his neighbors, visiting daughter- son-in-law Noel Allen, and Gravel after 32 years. with his kids and grandkids, in-law Gin Captain Bruce three brothers. In the late 1940’s, Wayne Richard Earl Miles and doing daily crossword and beautiful granddaughter A. Barney Clifford's services will be spied a gorgeous petite March 21, 1936—May 2, 2018 puzzles (in ink). He was a private -- family only. We blonde sitting alongside his Former resident of Livermore kind, funny, smiley person Shaylen. He is also survived 1/22/36-4/24/18 Richard Miles, 82, passed by his mother Claudette It is with great sadness would like to thank Hospice cousin Noel Johnson who who loved people. of the East Bay for their was playing the piano at his away in Modesto, CA after a Dick is preceded in death Rogers of Lodi; father Rich- that the family of Captain brief illness on Wednesday, ard Madson of Morgan Hill; Bruce A. Barney announces exceptional care and all of grandfather’s ranch house by his parents and his second Dad’s loving caregivers over in Livermore. It was love at May 2nd. He was surround- wife. He is survived by his the love of his life Kyle and his passing unexpectedly, ed by his children and wife her sons David, Alexander however the years for your support, first sight. In 1950, he mar- third wife, a half-brother and and for adding comfort and ried the petite blonde and at the time of his passing. half-sister, a sister-in-law, and Adam Grabarek; sisters peacefully, Richard, who went by Pamela, Cynthia, Tina, and on April quality to his life. the love of his life, Merilyn six children, five grand- “Tilli” Holm, and moved to Dick or children, and several nieces Robyn; brothers Gregory, 24th, 2018 at Sparky, Marshall (Mark) and Stanley the age of 82. Wayne Robert Calhoun Livermore. He was married and nephews. He will be Our beloved father and to Tilli for over 60 years, un- was a interred at Memory Gardens (deceased) with many loving He is unique man nieces, nephews and friends. survived by grandfather, Wayne Rob- til her death in 2012. Wayne in Livermore. A public ert Calhoun, passed away and Tilli had three spirited who led an celebration of life will take Dave loved children and his children interesting would be honored if you can Chris and peacefully at home early in daughters, Susie, Merry, and place on June 8th at 6pm the morning of May 15th, Nancy, who were born in life, and he at the Duarte Garage & help out The Taylor Family Jenny, his loved tell- Foundation here in Liver- grandchildren Chris, Ashlee, 2018. Wayne was born in three-year intervals. Later, Lincoln Highway museum the city of Alameda to Reg- they would be blessed with ing his sto- in Livermore. In lieu of more. Their web site where Patrick, Sebastian and great- ries to any- donations can be made is grandson Brayden. Bruce inald and two granddaughters, Laina flowers, please donate to the Gladys and Whitney Carter. one who museum or your charity of https://ttff.org/donate was born in Brooklyn New would listen. He was a gre- York in 1936. “Billie” Tilli was very involved in your choice. Chrys- the Livermore Art Associa- garious person with a great Donald Anthony Brazil Bruce attended Sewanha- sense of humor and made it Resident of Livermore ka High School, and Rutgers ostomo tion, Cultural Arts Council, Dorothy April 4, 1934 – May 15, 2018 Calhoun. Livermore Heritage Guild, his goal to get to know every College where he played person in the room. He was “Doodah” White Donald Anthony Brazil collegiate lacrosse and Foot- The first and other organizations, and Doodah White, a.k.a. passed away quietly in his few years although he probably would a devoted father to his six ball. He was a pilot with the kids, and a loving husband. Dorothy from Kansas, en- sleep Tuesday morning. He United States Air Force, a of his life have loved to be fishing or tered the afterlife on May touched many lives with were spent watching football, Wayne Even though he wasn’t a commercial airline check rich man, he would give the 18, 2018. Frequently in resi- his gentle pilot, and finally retiring out in San helped out where needed. dence with loving spirit Leandro You could find him setting shirt off his back to anyone, of NASA. He considered because he felt that someone her Liver- and positive himself to be a Livermore where in the 1940’s his up for the local Oktober- more fam- outlook on great aunt Helen was the fest, art festivals, and art else was always more in native, living here for over need than he was. He was ily, John, life. 40+years. first female mayor and the shows, or hauling Tilli’s art Kristin and Don was first Portuguese mayor in supplies and equipment to an affectionate man who Captain Bruce will be re- always made a point to let Emma Bai- born in Sac- membered for his American the United States. From the various locations. Tilli also er, Doodah ramento, age of six until he was in drug Wayne to nearly every people know that he loved Flag on his Ford Ranger, and and appreciated them. made many CA and his strong political views his early twenties, Wayne museum from Livermore to friends graduated was raised in a close-knit Arkansas with nary a com- Dick was born on March both locally and nationally. 21st, 1936 in Inglewood, here. from Hay- Services will be private. Portuguese neighborhood plaint. In addition to helping Doodah’s beautiful smile, ward High in Niles. out at the aforementioned CA to Norma Cosgrove and Richard Miles, Sr. He was wonderful sense of humor, School. Don began his ca- Clifford Troy Schafer Growing up during the organizations, for many and sincere interest and reer as a Materials Fabrica- depression, Wayne faced years Wayne was an active largely raised in Southern Resident of Livermore California, but also spent care for others drew people tor Machinist upon gradu- Aug. 9, 1934 - May 14, 2018 some hardships. When he member of the VFW Post time in places such as Port- in like moth to the flame. ation working for multiple Clifford passed away was three, his family had 7265, Tri-Valley Fly Fish- She had an insatiable need industrial companies in the peacefully on May 14, after to move to his grandfa- ers, and the Alameda County land, OR; Vancouver, WA; Long Beach, CA; San Di- to serve her family, friends Bay Area. He had taken a long brave battle with ther’s small ranch house Junior Livestock Auction and community, and help- evening classes in Advanced Lewy Body Dementia. on lower Mines Road in Boosters. For the VFW he ego, CA; and Miami, FL, as his stepfather was in the ing or giving is what made Mathematics and Physics at He was Livermore with eight other loved helping out in the her happy. Doodah was an the community college. Don born on relatives. His family slept kitchen for the hot dog night military. At 17, he graduated high school in Long Beach accomplished woman, who enjoyed a 38 plus year career August 9, on the screened in porch of and the annual corned beef inspired us with her talent, with the Lawrence Liver- 1934, in the very cramped house for and cabbage feed. and moved up to Hayward, CA. There, he met his first her mental acumen and her more National Laboratories Ponca City, about two years. At the age During a harrowing unwillingness to quit. When in the Materials Fabrica- Oklahoma. of eight he began cutting plane ride when he was in wife, Janice Combe, and his children, Karen & Paul were asked how she managed tion Division as a Senior Shortly apricots at the Pine fam- the Navy, Wayne vowed to to go to college, travel the Supervisor. Don was also thereafter ily farm in Niles. He later never fly again and he kept born. He worked for over 10 yrs as a Hayward Firefighter, world, play concert piano, honored with multiple trips his fam- picked fruit and vegetables, that promise to himself. He and have a successful pro- to Washington DC meeting ily moved to Bartlesville, worked at a cannery, and did love to travel, so along retiring in 1970, and com- pleted Air Force Reserve fessional career having been President Gerald R Ford. Oklahoma. He grew up with on a hay press. Wayne with Tilli they took several born into economic chal- Don retired at 55, but was three brothers: Dale Lewis, and a group of his neigh- lengthy road trips with their training as an Airman 2C in 1962. His proudest moment lenge, she would reply, “I called back on numerous William Leonard, and Gary borhood friends, known as very good friends Bobbie just wasn’t smart enough to projects to offer his expertise Neal. His parents were the I Street Gang, pooled and Doug Baird and Nancy in the fire department was when he saved two children know I couldn’t”. in the development of criti- Lewis Henry Schafer (1901- together their hard-earned and Jim Lyons. Dorothy White will be cal energy and laser projects. 1992) and Emma Pike Scha- cash to purchase and share Wayne married into a from a burning building in 1966, collapsing from laid to rest next to her hus- Upon his retirement Don fer (1906-1988). a Model A for $5 and some ranching family and would band and infant daughter in began working for the Alden He received a BS in Me- loose change. Throughout help his father-in-law, Dick smoke inhalation once they were safe. After his divorce Iola, Kansas on Saturday, Lane Nursery. For 25 years chanical Engineering from his life, he enjoyed sharing Holm, on his ranch on upper May 26, 2018. Don loved maintaining the the Oklahoma Agricultural that story along with a photo Mines Road. Upon Dick’s from Janice, he met and mar- ried Joan Edwards in 1974, Callaghan Mortuary is various pieces of garden and and Mechanical College in of the car that he kept in his death, Wayne and his broth- honored to be serving the shop equipment, rebuilding 1957, where he also met wallet. Wayne maintained er-in-laws took over the and they were together until her death in 2011. They had White family. An online an unused antique walnut his wife of 58 years Darline his friendship with many of cattle business. Wayne and guestbook is available for dehulling and cleaning shed Freeman (1936-2014). his friends from Niles and Tilli purchased land adjacent four children: Robert, Mer- edith, Barbara, and Lindsey. condolences at www.cal- and various projects as the He went to work for would meet them for lunch to the Holm Ranch, planning laghanmortuary.com Nursey continued its expan- Sandia Laboratories in Al- at Bosco’s Bones and Brews to someday build a home on In 1977, Dick & Joan moved sion. He would maintain the buquerque, New Mexico, in Sunol until they were in antique tractors and drive where the couple adopted their 90’s. them in the local city parades two children, Pamela Kay Out of the need for food Obituary/ and later giving hay rides at in 1962, and Jeffrey Clif- and the love of hunting and Memoriam Policies the Nursery. Don was an ac- ford in 1965. The family fishing, Wayne, his father, tive member in the East Bay was relocated to Livermore uncle Milton, and brother Obituaries are published in The Independent at no charge. There is High Tailers an Off-Road/ CA in 1969 by Sandia Na- Ken spent countless hours a small charge forphotographs in the obituaries. Off-Highway buggy club tional Labs, where Clifford hunting and fishing in north- in the 70’s and early 80’s. continued to work until his eastern California and the Memoriam ads can also be placed in Don would lead Dune buggy retirement. Livermore hills. Well-known The Independent when families want to honor the runs and raced off–road in Clifford and Darline were rancher Harry Rowell gave the Valley Off-Road Racing loving and active parents. the Calhoun family and the memories of their loved ones.There is a charge for Association. Don loved his There was always something Frager family of Pleasan- memoriam ads, based on the size of the ad. vegetable garden and would going on: household and fun ton the use of the Angus always give away his pro- projects, game night, vaca- Cow Camp Cabin on what duce to family and friends. tions, or Jeff’s sports activi- is now the Sunol-Ohlone Please send an email to Don was not happy unless ties -- just to name a few. Wilderness Preserve. The he had multiple projects go- He had several hobbies two families would use the [email protected] for more information ing and he always enjoyed 10 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018

the early history of Liver- advocates. Save this small This Zone 7 plan will more. The Arroyo Mocho natural jewel of Livermore's require the excavation of MAILBOX Medeiros Parkway Project early days for future genera- 100,000 cubic yards of sand (continued from page 4) I too expect it to happen drafted by Zone 7 Water tions by writing Zone 7 no and gravel from the park. build the parking garage, the Agency is available to the There would be dump of this extension. hope is that the City planners again – maybe not here, in later than June 8th. The I-580 study in 2000 suburban California, if we’re public and needs your care- trucks constantly entering have done their homework ful inspection. As a fifth and exiting onto College indicated that 55% of trips and it’ll be an automated lucky. But somewhere in this Gambs for Zone 7 are to the Tri-Valley, 35% country, any day. generation member of this David Lunn Avenue, Monday through (robotic) parking garage for valley and having lived in Friday, during the 270 day are to the Silicon Valley and the future and not a conven- That Police Chief de- Retired Zone 7 Water less than 10% are to a BART serves our support and grati- the original town my entire Resources Manager excavation period. Noise, tional parking garage with life, since childhood this dust, and pollution will service area. The BART EIR ramps. Why? tude. We need to show our I endorse Dennis Gambs affirms those projections own Police Chiefs that they path has been a reminder of cover neighborhoods on all A developer can build a the beauty of the valley from for Flood Control and Water sides of the preserve. The in that the 15,000 Dublin/ robotic garage using 30 to have our support if they speak out. Chief Acevedo its early days as it appeared Conservation District Direc- end result would be a sea of Pleasanton BART riders out 50 percent less land than tor Zone 7. of a current 200,000+ I-580 shows courage that most to William Mendenhall, gravel with a swale in the needed for a conventional whose ranch was a short Dennis Gambs is a Civil middle. The mature shade trips is less than 10%. The garage with the same ca- of us do not show. Courage deserves vocal recognition. way down the road from Engineer with 34 years of trees would be gone. projected 12,000 new BART pacity… smart. That means experience working with ridersare for year 2040 by Those of us who do not this property. Over the past David Lunn, retired Zone twice the number of parking fifty years, this has been a water supply and flood con- 7 engineer, stated that this which time I-580 trips will spaces can be accommo- believe that America is more increase 60% to 320,000. violent than any other ad- paradise for my dogs as well. trol. I met Dennis in 1981 project will not reduce the dated in the same volume of See Section 3.4 in par- and he has always been con- likelihood of flooding in Add the riders from devel- space… smart. vanced nation, but that the opment at I-580/Isabel and easy availability of guns, in ticular - While it states re- cerned with producing proj- a 100 year flood. Zone 7 Why is this? Robotic peatedly that the plan will agreed with this assess- it's still less than 10%. At garages use narrower spaces all varieties, makes death ects providing the best value a cost of $320 million per through murder and suicides have "a less than significant for the community. Dennis ment at a public meeting. than traditional parking fa- impact" on various animal If you agree that this Flood mile, many years of ripping cilities because there is no more likely, must speak out. worked on the expansion up the recently completed I have lived in three species, carefullyreading the of the Arroyo Mocho above Attenuation Basin should need for drivers to get into document reveals the proj- be dropped from this Me- $345 million toll lanes, ac- and out of cars. Also, the countries, and spent long Santa Rita Road and took quiring land to widen periods in two others. All ect is slated for next spring the extra effort to provide deiros project, please send ceiling can be lower in these when nesting season begins your comments by June 8, I-580, replacing the toll garages as pedestrians do have been free, democratic an access road under Santa lanes and adding BART countries. People can own and many native species Rita Road that helped staff 2018. They may be hard not have to be taken into birds face the potential of copy or via email to: Emily track and a station traffic consideration, vehicles can guns in all of them, but under and provided the community congestion and local mo- strict controls. Even in those, active nests being destroyed. with a safe regional trail. Moshier Alameda County be parked inches away from This includes the possibility Flood Control and Water bility in our valley will be each other, and there is no murder, suicides and massa- Dennis took the extra cres by gunshot happen, but of a White-tailed Kite pair, Conservation District, Zone significantly worse. Traf- need to incorporate stair- effort to make sure that fic on I-680 will grow and not at the rate they do here. a California fully protected 7 Water Agency, 100 North wells, elevators, or ramps. species. These birds are the public and the Zone 7 Canyons Parkway, Liver- Altamont will add another Currently there are 630 The American murder rate appalls our young relatives known to nest in eucalyptus Board were fully aware of more, CA 94551 emoshier@ 11,000 trips to today's mis- parking spaces that’ll disap- the options and the impacts ery. abroad. trees, among some of the zone7water.com. pear behind the Ale House trees which face removal. of flood control and water Even the normally ir- and next to the Bankhead. Nothing will happen fast, responsible BART board but change has to happen. Page 3-30 even states that supply projects. I worked The hotel needs 50 to 75 the loss of any active nests with Dennis when he was Zone 7 Plans hesitated at such a high additional valet parking What a terrible thing it is, in Ayn Wieskamp cost low ridership waste of a country which wants to be of protected birds would the Chief of Water Supply spaces. With new restaurants be in violation of federal Engineering and manag- Liverm taxes when they have the being built, with popula- ‘’great’ that our childrens’ schools have armed guards, and state laws. 3-38 notes ing a project to increase Zone 7's Arroyo Mocha core system to save. While tion growth and seasonal Medeiros Reach Floodplain the 95% of BART, Measure events, we need more park- ‘lock down’ rehearsals, fear? as well that all native bird conveyance capacity on the What a terrible thing it is, species, including burrow- South Bay Aqueduct. Zone and Riparian Restoration B, BB, RM1(and RM3), ing. Our second parking Project includes a flood bridge(185,000 for Dumbar- garage should be at least an that in our great cities young ing owls, are protected from 7 could have simply stated ton and San Mateo) tolls, people shoot each other and direct take by federal and that Zone 7 would purchase attenuation basin located 800-1000 vehicle parking south of the bike path and state and federal tax payers garage. innocent bystanders every state laws. 67 bird species conveyance capacity in Lake who do not ride BART will day. were observed by an outside del Valle from DWR. Den- north of College Ave. The Is Livermore planning former quarry is now offi- only see more brake lights to build a 300 car parking We must speak out. agency; this writer adds nis made sure that the Board and breathe worse air cam- garage on the SW corner the egret. Mention is also and the public were aware cially the Oak Grove Nature paign contributors to city, of the development site… Dublin Council made of potential for special that this option would lower Preserve. lt is a neighbor- county, BART, state and a 500 car parking garage? Thanked status Western Pond Turtles Lake del Valle every sum- hood open space park with federal office will be busy. Whatever the size, a robotic Dale Eldridge Kaye being on the site. Noted mer resulting in the lost use old trees that are attractive It’s called Economic De- parking garage nearly dou- CEO, Innovation Tri-Val- is the possibility of turtles of beaches and swimming and provide shade in our hot velopment not transportation bles the number of parking ley Leadership Group being harmed or killed due opportunities that had been climate. The park is used by spending. spaces on the same size land We want to acknowl- to crushing by personnel or heavily used by families walkers, runners, bikers, and footprint. edge and thank Dublin City equipment during activities for the past 40 years. With dog walkers all year round. Smart Parking The benefits of an auto- Council for approving the in addition to desiccation or community input, the Board This Zone 7 plan will Glenn Stewart mated parking system re- St. Patrick Way residential burying. The above is only decided to also expand the require the excavation of Livermore quires an area approximately project proposed in down- a smattering of wildlife that South Bay Aqueduct with 100,000 c ubic yards of sand In case you haven’t no- 70 percent smaller and a 50 town Dublin. The Dublin would be affected. an additional pipeline which and gravel from the park. ticed, parking in downtown percent smaller volume on city staff reviewed the proj- There would be dump trucks average to park an equiva- Trees of this mixed ripar- also allows Zone 7 to re- Livermore is more challeng- ect and determined that the ian woodland and scrubland charge the groundwater ba- constantly entering and exit- ing than ever before and it’ll lent number of cars… twice plan for 499 new housing ing onto College Avenue, the cars parked as in a con- observed since the Indians sin with the better-quality never be the same after this units fully complies with and early pioneers face an water only available in the Monday through Friday, year. City Council approved ventional garage… up to Dublin’s general plan, the uncertain future as well. summer months without during the 270 day excava- developing the downtown 12-15 percent ROI… cost downtown specific plan, tion period. Noise, dust, and big dirt lot and when con- to operate a robotic garage the zoning code, and all city Page 3-23 points out that losing recreational use of the majority of the mixed Lake del Valle. Thank you, pollution will cover neigh- struction begins, a large area is 20 percent less than open requirements. borhoods on of the development site will air garage… up to 80 per- The project was endorsed scrubland is dominated by Dennis! cent fewer CO2 emissions small-statured almond trees Dennis Gambs believes all sides of the preserve. be fenced off for staging by Innovation Tri-Valley The end result would be a construction equipment and generated by driving… ro- Leadership Group, Silicon that were formerly part of in being transparent and botic parking structures are an orchard, in all likelihood seeking meaningful com- sea of gravel with a swale materials. Valley Leadership Group, in the middle. The mature Temporarily plan to park ‘green’ with solar panels the Dublin Chamber of part of the Clary farm or the munity input before mak- your car in the existing ga- on top… no door dents, no Commerce, interfaith groups Livermore College which ing key decisions. These shade trees would be gone. rage or on a couple of tem- theft, no walking alone at serving our region, and area neighbored William Men- are important qualities in a David Lunn, retired Zone porary paved surface lots, night… no inside garage business leaders who see the denhall's property, possibly Board member representing 7 engineer, stated that this if you’re currently parking graffiti, no climbing stairs urgent need for workforce qualifying them as ancestral the public. project will not reduce the behind the Ale House or next or ramps… reduces City housing in our region. trees. Even mention is made likelihood of flooding to the Bankhead. liability… revenue genera- The Dublin May- of "improving" the unpaved Flood Plain in a 100 year flood. Zone What is smart parking? tor… puts Livermore on the or and City Council maintenance road. Please let Cherie Patenaude 7 agreed with this assess- It’s a parking strategy that map… very smart. are to be commended for it be. Dogs and their walkers Livermore ment at a public meeting. combines technology and their effort to create a vital have enjoyed trodding this Zone 7's Arroyo Mocho If you agree that this Flood human innovations in an ef- Speak Out downtown Dublin core, of- simple road for decades. Medeiros Reach Floodplain Attenuation Basin should fort to use as few resources Susan Mayall fering housing options that Jack London in all likeli- and Riparian Restoration be dropped from this Me- as possible… such as fuel, Livermore are connected to an existing hood made his way down Project includes a flood deiros project, please send time and space… to achieve The Houston Police transportation hub. attenuation basin located your comments by June faster, easier and denser this path and through these Chief, Art Acevedo, has same fields on his way home south of the bike path and 8, 2018. They may be parking of vehicles for the condemned the inaction of Nature Lovers Take north of College Ave. The hard copy or via email to: majority of time they remain from Fifth Street School. elected officials on the prob- Notice As an educator in both former quarry is now offi- Emily Moshier Alameda idle. lem of gun control. cially the Oak Grove Nature County Flood Control and Your average parking ga- Karen Anderson Livermore history and sci- Thirty five miles from Livermore ence for over twenty-five Preserve. It is a neighbor- Water Conservation Dis- rage is not the smartest. Not Houston, a student at Santa Oak Grove Nature Re- years, descendants of the hood open space park with trict, Zone 7 Water Agency, only do conventional park- Fe High School tells a re- old trees that are attractive 100 North Canyons Park- ing garages with ramps take serve which leads from wildlife and vegetation of porter she was not surprised College Avenue to Arroyo and provide shade in our hot way, Livermore, CA 94551 up valuable real estate, their at the recent shooting – she this area which have been climate. The park is used by inefficient designs waste Mocho Trail is on the verge observed since the Indians [email protected]. expected it to happen even- of losing its natural beauty walkers, runners, bikers, and further space. tually. and the early pioneers need dog walkers all year round. When it becomes time to and very special place in

Properties were on the market an average of 12 days be- located off Vasco Road close to the ACE train station. fore going into contract. The median days on market was 8, Another home of about the same size– 2660 sq.ft. – with with 61 being the longest time on market for any home that 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in two stories, but built in 1987, is sold last month. Two sold without going on the market at all. located at 1806 Bluebell Drive. This unique home sits on a On average, the sales price was 103 percent of the asking quarter-acre lot that accommodates space for entertaining, price, with the range for all sales being 95 percent to 112 a garden area, a play area and additional parking for boat, percent of the asking price. RV or extra cars. It is located north of Interstate 580, near Of those 71 houses, most – 60 – were purchased by buy- Scenic Drive. ers using conventional loans. Another three were financed Just above the median price point is 1137 Tokay Com- through FHA, VA or some other type of financing, such as mon, a distinctive single story on a 10,417 sq.ft. lot in a Finding a Median-Priced personal loans. Despite the hype about cash buyers, only 8 small enclave of custom homes near downtown Livermore. transactions were all-cash. Built in 1985, this 2127 sq.ft. home with 3 bedrooms and Home in Livermore So that was April. What’s going on now? 2.5 baths has wood-beam ceilings with skylights. Solar By Cher Wollard As of the beginning of this week, Livermore had 78 de- power keeps energy bills low. This week marks the unofficial end of the residential real tached homes on the MLS, ranging in price from $629,000 Just under the median price is 1232 Asti Court on one- estate season in our area, which runs from early February to $7.9 million. third acre at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac in Sunset East. through late May. That doesn’t mean no one buys or sells The average list price was $1,362,702, while the median This 4-bedroom 2.5 bath home is in the popular Silvertip homes any other time of year, but the market tends to be price was $994,212. (The broad spread between average model, and has upgraded flooring, remodeled bathrooms noticeably slower. and median prices is mostly because a handful of properties and skylights. The huge back yard includes an in-ground When folks return to work from the long Memorial Day with acreage priced above $2 million skew the results.) pool and spa, mature landscaping, sideyard access – even weekend, their focus is more likely to be on weddings, Houses currently available for sale in Livermore vary a mini-vineyard. Its location gives it views front and back. graduations and other end-of-school year events, and vaca- greatly in size – between 1,026 sq.ft. and 5,287 sq.ft. with The property is priced at $975,000. tions, rather than house-hunting. lots ranging from 2,207 sq.ft. to 100 acres – and in age, Also in the $900,000s, are four homes in four separate That makes June, July and August a great time to buy from brand new construction to a pair of farmhouses each established neighborhoods: 1802 Meadow Glen Drive for buyers who are not so distracted. If you might be in the over 100 years old. in the Meadows, 1137 Dana Circle in Windmill Springs, category, a little data about the market might be in order. The asking prices for these homes range from $629,000 1630 Frankfurt Way in Sunset East and 10 Alysia Court in At the height of the 2018 market thus far – April 1-30 to $7.9 million, with the median price being $994,212 Autumn Valley. These houses range in size from 1879 to – Alameda County saw 691 single-family detached homes and the average price $1,362,702. (This list only covers 2299 sq.ft. on lots from 6877 to 9091 sq.ft., and are priced come on the market, and 827 transactions close, according single-family detached homes. If we also looked at condos, at $929,950 to $950,000. to Trendgraphix, which provides real estate market data. townhouses and mobile homes, the lowest price as well as Among new home builders, Signature’s Centra develop- In Livermore during that same one-month period, 71 the median and average prices would be lower.) ment off of north Vasco includes two models priced in the detached houses were offered for sale through the Multiple Right at that median point are two very different homes, mid-900,000s. Listing Service; 106 homes went into contract and 101 giving a hint of the variety of housing available in Liver- The largest townhomes in Sage by Shea Homes, off transactions closed. more: Isabel Avenue near I-580, are also priced in the 900,000s. The last time more Livermore houses came on the market First is 811 Barney Common, a brand new 2-story home The location is planned to be convenient to future BART than off was a year ago, in April 2017. In general, this has offered by the builder for $993,424. This 4-bedroom, 3.5 expansion. been a very hectic seller’s market. bath home by Signature Homes is 2,616 sq.ft. on a tiny If you are thinking about purchasing a new or resale The Livermore single-family detached houses that sold 2,970 sq.ft. lot --- ideal for dual-income households who home in Livermore – at any price point -- contact your last month ranged in price from $550,000 to $3.95 million, don’t want, or need, a big yard. The house has many up- local Realtor today. with the median price being $831,000 and the average grades and the builder is willing to help with closing costs. Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway $952,371. The development, which includes other similar houses, is HomeServices Drysdale Properties in Livermore. MAY 24, 2018 • The Independent 11

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May-10-2018 12 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018 Vintage Aircraft to Make Stop in Livermore By Carol Graqham "Tondelayo" after the sultry erations, who come out to It may be rightfully seductress that Hedy La- see and fly the planes. Also said that World War II was marr played in 1942's White seeing Walt in his uniform the first conflict with a Cargo. amazes me every year!” soundtrack. All are invited to enjoy First-time volunteer Tom Radio provided a refuge the music of the ‘40s and to Weir said he looks forward for the men and women, climb aboard the airplanes to “being on the other side overseas and at home, who that helped the Allies win the of the fence as a volun- were bound by duty but war. Sunday hours are noon teer, not a visitor. My father longing for home. Big-band to 5 p.m., and Monday and was involved in design and era hits like Sentimental Tuesday hours are from 10 manufacturing of landing Journey, Boogie Woogie a.m. to 5 p.m. gear for the B-17. About Bugle Boy, Don’t Sit Under Admission is $15 for 20 years ago, I attended my the Apple Tree, and We’ll adults, $5 for children 12 first Livermore airshow and Meet Again created a lifeline and under, and free for a couple of years later, my for those near and far. World War II veterans. wife bought me a ride on “This is our 10th year “A favorite recent memo- the B-17 as a 50th birthday providing music under the ry was when two veterans, a present. The Wings of Free- wings of the bombers,” said Navy man and an Army sol- dom Tour attracts a great Mo Levich, co-director of dier dressed in their original collection of the young and the 32-piece Big Band of uniforms, came to surprise old. You see serious military Rossmoor. “We’ll play some my dad, Walter Hughes, who history buffs along with Glen Miller just like the always wears his uniform families taking advantage crews heard from the air. to the event,” said Trisha Photo - Doug Jorgensen of the weather, the holiday, The Collings Foundation Macomber. “The three were The view from the nose of the Collings Foundation B-17 offers a wide vista. and the venue to see the old continues to foster a flying classmates after the war, and planes before they all disap- history lesson every year for graduated in the first class pear.” generations to know what of veterinarians from UC flew the B-24, though I was available in coming years.” ful,” he added. “We’ve set Added Macomber, “The sacrifices were made in the Davis. They had a wonder- grateful to the P-51 and P-47 Livermore stop Co-Or- records for gate attendance volunteers are a great bunch name of our freedom. With- ful mini-reunion on the tar- pilots who gave us cover.” ganizers Mick Hanou and and number of flights.” of people from the pilots out these living museums, mac, and made an incredible The Collings Foundation Kevin Ryan have been work- Tax-deductible flights down to the ticket collectors. the history would be reduced photo op for all the visitors is a non-profit organization ing for more than 25 years to aboard the B-24 and B-17 Over the years I’ve watched to an internet image, which around them who joined in dedicated to offering living- ensure that the warbirds not are offered for $450 per the number of WWII veter- is not good enough given the the celebration of these three history events that allow only have a successful stay person, and aboard the B-25 ans dwindle down to almost sacrifice.” over 95-year-old veterans people to experience history in the Tri-Valley, but that for $400. Flight-training none. It’s sad we are losing At noon, on Sunday, May all decked out and having through hands-on participa- they visit on Memorial Day sessions on the P-51 start at this priceless source of liv- 27, the Collings Founda- a blast. Amazing men! Vets tion. A major focus of the weekend. $2,200. For flight reserva- ing history and seeing the tion’s “Wings of Freedom who were vets.” foundation is its Wings of “Our team works togeth- tions, call (978)562-9182. last of a truly incredible Tour” will arrive for its three- Each year Hughes flies Freedom Tour, which visits er wonderfully to ensure a “All the airplanes have generation.” day stop at the Livermore in from Hawaii to attend an average of 110 cities in good experience,” Hanou unique features and were To learn more, visit www. airport. One by one, the Livermore’s Memorial Day 35 states each year. said. “Visitors have a lot assets in WWII, but the P-51 collingsfoundation.org. The historic warbirds will land: stop of the Wings of Free- “The Wings of Freedom of fun and enjoy what they Mustang is the coolest to fly Livermore airport is located the last flying B-24 Libera- dom Tour. Tour is an opportunity for learn. They gain an under- in,” Ryan said. “I look for- at 636 Terminal Circle. tor named "Witchcraft" but “It’s a time for remem- families to take a day and go standing of the hardships ward to seeing the crowds, affectionately called The bering when we were a back 75 years to the Second faced by our WWII veterans, especially the younger gen- Witch by her crew; the B-17 nation united in our effort World War,” said 16-year- knowledge of the war’s his- named "Nine-O-Nine" for to uphold our commitment old volunteer Trystan Clark. tory, and appreciation of the OPen HOuse Sat May 26, 11am-1pm the last three digits of its to truth and the rule of law,” “Seeing these aircraft come aircrafts’ capabilities. My serial number; the TP-51D Hughes said. “It allowed us alive and meeting a WWII favorite memory was when 1490 Mustang named "Toulouse to be a leader in the advance- veteran in the same day is a WWII veteran, who had Nuts"; and the B-25 named ment of the human species. I Junewood most likely not going to be never said anything about Place, his experiences to his fam- Manteca ily, sat at the ball turret with 3 BD, 2 BA, his grandkids and told about 1510 Sq. Ft. every one of his missions. His daughter was overcome $360,000 Barn Raising Planned at with tears. “We are the only location on the tour that has been Alameda County Fairgounds running for 26 years and Windy Carmickle Alameda County Fair- and parent volunteers of of preserving the agricul- always gets the same date (209) 481-3337 grounds officials, along with youth participating in the tural heritage of our county,” because we are so success- CA DRE#01280000 County Board Supervisor program. In addition to ani- said Frank Imholf, Fair As- Scott Haggerty, will hold a mal pens, the building will sociation Board President. ceremonial “barn raising” feature a classroom & meet- The building is being Vote event on Thursday, May 24 ing space, restrooms, animal named after ten-year-old 3col x 10.5” news to announce a new commu- wash rack, outdoor paddock Marissa Hunt, an Abbie MAY-24-2018 nity Youth Barn currently and livestock scale. 4H (Pleasanton) member under construction on Fair- “This project is in perfect who died in a car accident grounds property. alignment with our mission in 2004. When completed, the 2col x 2.5” news MAY-24-2018 Proof 8,000 square foot Marissa Ind

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'Romantic Expressions' Concludes Livermore-Amador Symphony Season Jennifer Kloetzel by Patricia Boyle grief, seared with hope and poignant memory. The open- Kloetzel remarks, “This is a really important piece The season finale of Livermore-Amador Symphony’s ing movement is said to open the soul to lyrical expres- to me; I’ve had a relationship with the concerto since I fifty-fifth regular season, “Romantic Expressions,” will be sion, led by the solo line, but taken up by the full force of was 15. I first heard the Elgar at a Baltimore Symphony performed on June 2 at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater, the orchestra. Seamlessly, Elgar introduces whimsy and Orchestra concert. Surprisingly, I was a bit turned off by with Music Director Lara Webber conducting. The concert delight, almost delirium in the perpetual swirl of mo- it, and asked myself why? Is it just a piece I don’t like? will include Hector Berlioz’s “Roman Carnival Overture,” tion created by the soloist in the second movement. The What is the story behind it? Shortly thereafter I discov- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2, “Little Rus- poetic, intimate Adagio reaches for hope in the shape of ered the famous Jacqueline du Pre recording, with Sir sian,” and Cello Concerto in E Minor by Edward Elgar, the melodic writing and probes rich contrasting feeling in John Barbirolli conducting. I was struck by the difference featuring Jennifer Kloetzel as the soloist. its harmonic language. The finale brings all the previous in approach and interpretation from that first performance Berlioz’s most popular overture, “Roman Carnival material together and builds to a conclusion that is at once I had attended. I was also inspired by the fact that du Pre Overture,” will open the concert. Webber says it is “spar- quiet, and climactic.” was 16 when she recorded the concerto for the first time, kling, dazzling music. This overture has it all… Exuberant Kloetzel is an adjunct professor of cello and chamber and that was close to my age when I first heard it. I read energy and sentimental song, rhythmic drive, humor, and music at UC Santa Barbara, and a founder of the San all I could about her and also about her teacher, William a full range of orchestral color and texture. Berlioz is a Francisco-based Cypress String Quartet. The quartet per- Pleeth. I became a bit obsessed and eventually, I went to musical personality like no other and we feel it immedi- formed on the concert stage for twenty years and recorded London to study with Pleeth for a year and a half.” ately in his music.” 15 albums. Webber is happy about working with Kloetzel. Kloetzel’s view of the concerto has changed since that Next, the orchestra, joined by cellist Jennifer Kloetzel, “I’m so excited to work with Jennifer. I’m a big fan of her first hearing. “Elgar’s is one of my top ten cello concertos. will perform Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor. Webber work with the Cypress String Quartet, and we share many It’s a personal, poignant, and private piece. Elgar was ill describes the concerto: “Deeply personal music, written friends and colleagues from all points in our careers. To when he began the piece. He wrote the opening theme in the midst of WWI and in reaction to the extraordinary have the opportunity to welcome her to Livermore is so the day after he got out of the hospital; it came to him losses and destruction. This is music full of profound wonderful!” as a flash of inspiration. It’s also the last major piece he (continued on page 2) 2 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018

Art in the Vineyard

The Livermore Art Association's 46th annual “Art in the Vineyard” will be held on May 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wente Vineards Estate Winery. Wente Vineyards and the talented, multimedia artists welcome visitors for a day of art, music and fine wine.The $25.00 Wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass. ($15.00 for Club Wente members) Wine tasting will begin at 11.00 A.M. Food and refreshment will be offered by Wente Vineyards Catering, The Wood Fire Pizza and VinX for a nominal fee Music will be provided by Vintage Noise Art demonstrations will be held throughout the day. Admission is free. Wente Vineyards is located at 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore; 456-2305.

Wine and Wags - Wineries Going to the Dogs SYMPHONY (continued from front page) Livermore Valley wineries will partner with animal Everyone has the opportunity to enter a Cruising history, we need to be part rescues to promote adoption on June 3 for the first annual for Canines raffle to win a wine-themed cruise for two completed. After surviving of it. We have to keep this Wine and Wags event. provided by AMA Waterways and Vino Cruising (good the horrors of “The Great art form current and vital; More than 25 local wineries have teamed up with 12 for selected dates in March, November or December of War” and the death of his music is happening around Bay Area animal rescues to host a day of wine tasting, dog 2019). Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during wife less than a year later, us!” adoptions and fun activities for man and his best friend. Wine & Wags at winery tasting rooms, and in advance he ceased composing. The Tchaikovsky’s Sym- There is no need to beg; all attendees and their leashed from participating rescue organizations and at the Liver- phony No. 2 concludes the dogs will receive a welcome gift from EntirelyPets.com concerto is cyclical, which more Valley Winegrowers Association office. Tickets are is somewhat unusual: it concert. Webber says, “We at check-in and have the opportunity to enjoy grassy $100 each and only 1,000 raffle tickets will be sold. Other balance the grief and loss lawns, doggie obstacle courses, dog pools and more treats starts and ends in the same raffle prizes include a dog house, a dog bed, and a food way and goes through a felt in the music of Elgar throughout the day. Food, pet-themed gifts and special and water bowl, all handcrafted from wine barrels, and a with unabashed joy and activities will be available for purchase at many loca- vast journey in the center. Pet Food Express “My Mutt” photoshoot to feature the humor in perhaps Tchai- tions. Tickets are $30 in advance at the Livermore Valley It’s a brilliantly conceived winner’s dog on a poster in stores for six months. kovsky’s sunniest sym- Winegrowers Association website at www.LVwine.org and Tickets for Wine & Wags are $30 in advance at www. work—unique to Elgar and $35 at the event. the time, and overall, the phony. Rooted in Ukranian LVwine.org and $35 at the event. Each ticket includes en- folk song, this symphony Guests are encouraged to bring their friendly, leashed trance into participating wineries, a celebratory Livermore work is a little dark. Yet dogs to enjoy the day but pets are not required for admis- the third movement is like is loaded with memorable Valley Wine Country GoVino glass, at least two wine melody. Its masterful pac- sion. Many fun activities are included in admission: tastes at each winery and access to event activities. a fervent prayer. There’s ing and inventive variation • Decorate a doggy bandana at Big White House Win- Wine & Wags sponsors include Cruising for Canines, something really special ery EntirelyPets.com, Sit Means Sit East Bay, Bark Box, Dog- there. I love considering create surprise and excite- • Obedience demonstration by Cooperhaus K9 followed Trekker.com and Camp Bow Wow Livermore. Attending how works of art survive ment all along the way. by Q&A at Cedar Mountain Winery dogs must be leashed at all times. the test of time, like this There are moments where • Dog photo booths at Darcie Kent Vineyards and Page Participating Rescue Organizations: Bella Vita Dog hauntingly elegant con- we feel like the ballet is Mill Winery Rescue, Big Dawgs Rescue, Contra Costa Animal Ser- certo.” beginning in the midst of a • Doggie obstacle courses at Garre Vineyad & Winery vices, Copper's Dream Animal Rescue, German Shep- Although the Cypress symphony. The finale takes and Fenestra Winery herd Rescue of Northern California, Love and Second String Quartet disbanded the roof off the building. • Police dog demonstration and meet and greet at Ret- Chances, Ozzie’s Pound Puppies, Paws in Need, The Milo in 2016, Kloetzel remains Count the cymbal crashes at zlaff Vineyards Foundation, Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, Umbrella of Hope busy. “I live in San Fran- the end!” • Doggy pools and Camp Bow Wow Livermore at Rescue, and Valley Humane Society. The concert begins at Wente Vineyards cisco, do quite a bit of tour- Participating Livermore Valley Wineries: 3 Steves ing, recording, and focus 8:00 PM, preceded by a For a complete list of activities and details, visit www. Winery, Bent Creek Winery, Big White House Winery, prelude talk from 7:00 – LVwine.org. a lot on solo work now. BoaVentura de Caires Winery, Cedar Mountain Winery, I’m spending time with 7:30. The Symphony Guild Pinot’s Palette will be set up at Longevity Wines and Dante Robere Vineyards, Darcie Kent Vineyards, Eagle will host a post-concert BoaVentura de Caires Winery helping Wine & Wags at- repertoire I couldn’t fully Ridge Vineyards, Ehrenberg Cellars, el Sol Winery, reception in the lobby. tendees paint portraits of their own pets. To participate in dedicate myself to during Fenestra Winery, Garre Vineyard & Winer, Las Positas Ticket information can be “Project Pet,” a $69 reservation must be made in advance Vineyards, Leisure Street Winery, Longevity Wines, my time with the quartet. (in addition to event ticket) and a high quality photo of I’m also excited to have obtained at www.bankhead- Mitchell Katz Winery, Occasio Winery, Page Mill Winery, theater.org, at the Bankhead the pet submitted (one pet per canvas). Photos are then Retzlaff Vineyards & Estate Winery, Rios-Lovell Winery, some concertos and sonatas enlarged to fit a 16”x20” canvas and an artist will coach that have been written for Theater ticket office, 2400 The Steven Kent Winery, The Singing Winemaker, Vasco First St., Livermore, or at each painter on creating the perfect portrait. Painters must Urbano Wine Company, Wente Vineyards Estate Winery me recently to premiere. It’s 925-373-6800. be 21+ years old. A $10 donation to a rescue organization & Tasting Room, Winemakers Studio, and Wood Family important to keep making will be made for each Project Pet participant. Vineyards. work—as much as I love MAY 24, 2018 • The Independent 3 Summer Reading Programs to Get Underway

Summer reading is for everyone at the Livermore Pub- Younger pre-readers, including babies, can play their Complementing the Summer Reading Programs will be lic Library. The Library’s 2018 Summer Reading Program own special game board. Parents and children read a host of activities and entertainment for all ages, includ- has four different levels of reading programs, all free of together to earn stickers and a tub of Play-Doh along the ing performers, special events, crafts, and much more. All charge. way. Those who complete their boards will earn a free events are free; however, some may require registration to Pre-readers, independent readers, and adults will pick book and a taco from Rubio’s Coastal Grill. participate. Summer Reading Programs are supported by up their summer reading game boards at the Library. Teens entering 6th through 12th grades are invited to the Friends of the Livermore Library. Additional sponsors Teens entering grades 6-12 will register and play their join in the summer reading fun as well. Teens may earn include Beer Baron Bar and Grill, Eight Bridges Brewing reading game all online. Prizes will be awarded in all pro- prizes for completing as few as five of the listed reading Company, Foster’s Freeze, LARPD, Lawrence Livermore grams, with the goal of reading, learning something new, activities. Each participant who completes the first and National Laboratory, Robot Garden, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, and having fun. Participants may start playing on June second levels of the game is guaranteed a prize. Teens and the San Francisco Giants. 1st. All programs run through August 15th. Details will be completing all twenty-five challenges will be entered into Visit the library to pick up a Summer at Your Library posted at the Livermore Public Library’s website: www. a raffle for one of two tablets. Starting June 1, teens may events booklet, call 925-373-5505, or visit the library’s LivermoreLibrary.net. go online at www.livermorelibrary.net to register and website, www.LivermoreLibrary.net, for further details. “Reading Takes You Everywhere!” is the theme of begin recording the books they read through August 15. the 2018 Summer Reading Program. The Livermore Summer reading is beneficial for adults also. Re- Public Library is committed to supporting youth sum- search has shown that reading and mental engagement mer learning through the Summer Reading Program. A are an integral part of maintaining a long and healthy life study by Dominican University found that “children who into adulthood and advancing age. Adults 18 and older don’t read during the summer can lose up to two months can participate in an Adult Summer Reading Program of learning by the time they return to school in the fall. designed to challenge and inspire. Patrons may pick up Children who participate in Summer Reading programs a Travel Log at any Livermore Public Library location valley dance theatre and read a minimum of six books over the summer score to participate. The Travel Log consists of six “destina- higher in reading and math when they return to school.” tion” pages. Participants will complete one option from Spring Independent readers in grades K - 6 will complete a each page, such as reading a book, attending a Livermore game board as they read, earning prizes along the way. Public Library program, or completing any of the activi- rep Prizes may include ice cream vouchers, science kits, ties listed at the back of the Travel Log. Participants a collection of classic swimming passes, and more. Independent readers, who who complete any three “destination” pages can present and contemporary works reach the final reading goal, will receive a medal and get the Travel Log to a library staff member to earn a prize. to choose a free book. Those who set their reading goal Those who complete all six “destination” pages by August Sat MAY 26 • 3pm & 7pm to at least 30 minutes per space on their board will also 15th will be entered into a drawing to win prizes, includ- Sun MAY 27 • 2pm receive an invitation to meet the Mayor and City Council ing movie tickets and gift certificates to local restaurants at a special City Council Awards Night in September. and merchants.

cIrQUantIQUe Better Than Ezra Makes Stop at Bankhead dazzlingly Known for their chart- daring topping 1995 hit “Good,” cabaret Better Than Ezra brings Better Than Ezra Tue JUN 5 • 7:30pm their alt-rock sound to the Bankhead Theater for a single performance on June 13, 2018. Tickets for the performance start at just $40 with student and active Better military tickets available than for $17. eZra Guitarist Kevin Griffin and bassist Tom Drummond all first met while at Louisiana together now State University. Together Wed JUN 13 • 7:30pm with guitarist Joel Rundell and drummer Cary Bon- necaze, the band paid their dues on the road to get Sign Up Now! their music heard, taking whatever gigs came along. Summer Art Classes & Camps at the Bothwell Their accessible songs but as Drummond told The still resonate. “This band,” After losing Rundell to JUNE — AUGUST and musical style quickly Telegraph, the memories he noted, “has never been suicide, the remaining trio 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org pulled a faithful audience, of those hard early years handed anything.” (continued on page 6) 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018

Exhibit Feature Student Work

The Avianne Academy of Arts will be hosting its annual student show and awards ceremony on May 26, 5-8pm at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eight Street in Livermore. Kids, teens and adults of all ages will be showcasing their work and will also compete in an art contest for awards like Best of Show and Best in Medium. Students from the San Carlos Academy location will also be joining the show. For more information about the show and the Avianne Academy of Arts, go to www. TakeaArtClasses.com or contact Avianne directly at Yolanda Worley and Leah Shinnick with various paintings Teneale Wilson and Bella Novion with their fish paintings [email protected] they completed

Lab Offer Summer Academy to Students Cancer Survivors Invited to Celebrate Community college transportation to and from Cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to the 26th Annual Tri-Valley Celebration of Life program on students are invited to the workshop. No previ- Wednesday, June 6, at the Dublin Holiday Inn. register for the Lawrence ous experience is required. “The Celebration of Life” will include motivational and educational speakers, information on community resourc- Livermore National Labo- Register online by July 16. es, and refreshments. ratory (LLNL) 3D Design There is a $25 registration Helayne Waldman, Ed.D., BCHN, Board Certified, Holistic Nutrition, will speak on “Survivorship Essentials: Nu- Summer Academy. The fee. trition. Dr. Waldman is a graduate of the University of San Francisco, and Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition. Her workshop will be held at The Community Col- practice began in 2007 with a particular focus on breast cancer. She wrote the Amazon bestselling book, The Whole the Edward Teller Educa- lege 3D Design Summer Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors. tion Center at LLNL, July Academy is sponsored by Chellie Kammermeyer, LRMT, InterCompass Reiki, will speak on “Use of Reiki in Cancer Care.” She is a 23–27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. LLNL's University Rela- licensed teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training. The healing art of Reiki (pronounced “RAY-key”) is each day. tions and Science Educa- a simple, natural, safe method of healing that anyone can use. The word Reiki is made from two Japanese words: Rei Participating students tion Program. Visit the which means “God’s Wisdom,” and Ki which means “Life Force Energy”. will learn about cutting- LLNL Science Education Registration and the reception begin at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. edge scientific research Program website for more The Holiday Inn is located at 6680 Regional Street, Dublin. The hotel is donating the use of the Tralee Ballroom conducted at the Labora- information about this and and will provide light refreshments. tory and experience the other educational outreach Events sponsors are the American Cancer Society, HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, Holiday Inn-Dublin, Kaiser nature of science through programs or contact Joanna Permanente, Lazarex Cancer Center, Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, San Ramon Regional Medical direct involvement and use Albala, LLNL Science Edu- Center, and Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare. of equipment, processes cation Program manager, Please RSVP no later than May 27 by leaving name and the number of people in party at 925.357.6498 or juliane. and practices found in re- (925) 422-6803. [email protected]. search labs. This hands-on There is no charge for the event. workshop will explore the principles behind 2D and Early Learning Classes Offered at Livermore Library This Summer 3D printing with students The Livermore Public ish/English) – Tuesday to get your free ticket to 725 Rincon Ave. 6:00pm; Thursday 10:15am designing and printing their Library will offer a variety 10:15am enter the event. • Bilingual Baby Lapsit The Livermore Public own projects during the of children’s Early Learn- • Family Storytime (all • Summer STEM Class (for 0-12 months, Span- Library’s Summer Reading week. Students will tour the ing Classes this summer. ages welcome) – Mon- (grades 1-5) – Monday ish/English) – Wednesday Program is a free program Additive Manufacturing fa- Attendees can have fun day 10:15am; Monday 4:00pm Enjoy Science, 11:00am; Friday 11:00am featuring special events and cility inside the Laboratory singing, dancing, reading, 10:45am; Wednesday Technology, Engineering, • Family Storytime (all prizes for all ages. Sched- to see real-world printing in and listening as the library 6:00pm Arts, and Math (STEAM) ages welcome) – Wednes- uled events throughout the practice and interface with encourages early literacy. • Music and Move- with experiments and day 10:15am; Friday summer include storytimes, Lab scientists and engi- Sessions run from May 29 ment (all ages welcome) action-packed stories. 10:15am; Friday 11:30am crafts, concerts, puppetry, neers. to August 31, 2018. Li- – Wednesday 10:15am; • Family Yoga (all ages • Music, Movement, and and a wildlife presentation. The Academy is open to brary early learning classes Wednesday 10:45am welcome) – 2nd and 4th Yoga (all ages welcome) – For further information, enrolled, degree-pursuing are free of charge. Please note that seating Monday 10:15am. Regis- Wednesday 12pm. pick up calendar of events students at a community Civic Center Library, for Monday and Wednesday tration required for yoga. Springtown Branch Li- at any of the library’s three college, 18 years and older. 1188 S. Livermore Ave. morning classes is limited Call 925-373-5504 to sign brary, 998 Bluebell Dr. locations, check online at Students must be a U.S. • Bilingual Baby Lapsit at the Civic Center Library. up. • Family Storytime (all www.livermorelibrary.net, citizen and have their own (for 0-12 months, Span- Please arrive early enough Rincon Branch Library, ages welcome) – Tuesday or call 925-373-5504.

MAY 24, 2018 • The Independent 5 Ukulele Jam Scheduled Vintage Vehicles on Display During Charles R Vineyards kicks off the free Summer Uku- lele Jam, led by inger/songwriter and strings teacher Steve Kritzer, Saturday, May 26 from 1 to 4 pm. Sundays at Hagemann Anyone with a ukulele is welcome to participate. Music will be provided and include some easy songs for beginners. An open mic session gives those with more Vintage vehicles of all types will assemble at Hage- stored drayage wagon pulled by one of the ranch tractors. expertise a chance to strut their stuff. Those without a mann Ranch on Sunday, May 27th from 1-4 PM for Art demonstrations, refreshments and tours will all be ukulele can enjoy the tunes and sing along. “Ukulele is Antique Cars and Engines Day. available. Sundays at Hagemann are free, family-friendly easy to play for anyone, at any age,” said Steve Kritzer. Featured will be cars from local clubs including events scheduled the last Sunday of each month, except “It’s inclusive, has an irresistibly happy sound and lets Henry's As, the ranch tractors, and the Livermore Heritage July and December. anyone join with others to make music.” Guild's fire trucks. Dennis Uhlich will display his collec- Hagemann Ranch is located at 455 Olivina Ave. in Bonnie Bartlett, owner of Charles R Vineyards, says, tion of vintage, fully functioning engines. Livermore. “We’re really excited to host the Ukulele Jam. It will be For the first time there will be hayrides in the newly re- so much fun to play or to relax and appreciate the talents of others.” Summer Ukulele Jam starts May 26 and continues the fourth Saturday of every month through August 25. The event is free of charge for participants and audience. Whistlestop Writers Host Open Mic Charles R Vineyards (CharlesRVineyards.com) is a family-owned winery at the very end of Greenville Road Whistlestop Writers will host an open mic for writers Even if you don’t have something to read, come listen to at 8195 Crane Ridge Rd., Livermore. www.charlesrvine- of all genres and abilities on Wednesday, May 23, 2017, talented local writers. Prepare to be inspired.” yards.com from 6:45 to 9:00 p.m. at Swirl on the Square, 21 South The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue on the Livermore Avenue, in downtown Livermore. fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information STEM Programs Offered Stop by for an evening of great food, great wine, and email [email protected] or find us on great writing. Cynthia Patton, Livermore’s Poet Laure- Facebook. The Livermore Public Library will host several STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and ate and the event’s host, says; “Jumpstart your creativity. Math) activities for children this summer at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Children ages 5 and up are welcome at these free events. • Sat June 2, 2018 1-3pm – Suncatchers. Learn about sunlight refracted into colors and make your own sun- Theatrical Experience at the Bankhead catcher. • Sat July 14, 2018 1-3pm – Ceramic Coasters. See Following their U.S. debut at the San Francisco Inter- chemical reactions at work while creating a craft to take national Arts Festival, Montreal-based artistic collective home. Cirquantique will bring the all-encompassing theatrical • Sat August 11, 2018 1-3pm – Star Gazers. Learn experience “BANG! BANG!” to Livermore for one per- about constellations and make your own star gazer. The Livermore Public Library’s Summer Reading formance only on June 5, 2018 at the Bankhead Theater. Program is a free program featuring special events and A combination of cabaret, burlesque, circus, aerial and tra- prizes for all ages. Scheduled events throughout the sum- peze dance, “BANG! BANG!” evokes the Prohibition era mer include storytimes, crafts, concerts, puppetry, and a through music, animation, scenery and costume design. wildlife presentation. Audiences are transported to a roaring Twenties world For further information, pick up a 2018 Summer Read- of sensational physical and visual art. It is an evening of ing Program calendar of events at any of the library’s three locations, check online at www.livermorelibrary.net, transgression and rebellion against false temperance in a or call 925-373-5504. parallel universe where speakeasies proliferate, bootleg- ging is rampant and the black market rules. Cirquantique produces immersive cultural events Dental Health Program Set featuring artists from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines who share their talent and expertise in the The Livermore Public Library will host a fun, hands on worlds of the circus, burlesque, theatre, dance, electronic presentation on the importance of dental health for young and live music, as well as stage and costume design. Their children and their caregivers on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. shows present a unique and complex atmosphere through The presentation will run from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm narratives that carry both contemporary and historical at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. This social themes. event is free to attend. Audience members are invited to dress up in accor- Topics will include who, what, and why going to the dance with the shows' themes and artists interact with the dentist is important. Also included are the importance of crowd during the pre-show, intermission, and afterwards, brushing daily, best brushing and flossing techniques with creating a festive ambiance both on stage and in the the- demos using puppets, and which foods contribute the most ater. Cirquantique has worked with peers and groups such to tooth decay. There will be hands on learning, creative as Cirque du Soleil, sharing ideas while building unique tools, and interactive games with prizes. shows that dazzle and delight the eye. This presentation will be given by Kids Care Dental Rated R, no one under age 17 admitted. Performance and Orthodontics. will begin at 7:30 p.m. on June 5 at the Bankhead Theater, For additional information about this event at the 2400 First Street in downtown Livermore. Tickets are $20 library, contact the library’s youth room desk at (925) 373 and $30. They can be purchased at the box office, online – 5504 or visit www.livermorelibrary.net. at www.bankheadtheater.org or by calling 373-6800. 6 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018 EZRA (continued from page 3) chased the dream for years before their debut album Deluxe got them a record Yesterday into Today deal and they were declared by Sarah Bobson the hot band of the SXSW music festival in 1994. Griffin and Drummond, Peter Coyote now with Michael Jerome on drums, have earned Old soldiers never gest ‘communist leanings’ shines, reflecting the light of kindly answered a number free on the Internet and their place in the music die, they just fade away, about the beats.” an extraordinary life. of follow-up questions that passed out at super- world and whatever the as the saying goes. Yup, still kicking up Mr. Coyote first came I emailed to him. markets, high-school challenges, it is clear when Well, what about old his heels. to my attention when I was Mr. Coyote’s conversa- sports events, every- watching them on stage counterculture revolu- The New School, researching Olompali for my tion at The New School where there’s a crowd, that they’re still having fun tionaries? Do they also co-founded by Michael column and I discovered that related fake news to what saying that basically the together. just fade away once Lerner, was a fitting the commune had a connec- he described as the broader undersigned will work “Good,” about pulling the plug on a relationship, the youthful flames of venue for Mr. Coyote, not tion with the San Francisco issue of the relationship be- for, support, and help hit the top of the charts in idealism and rebellion only because so many of Diggers, an anarchist im- tween money and elections. candidates who call for just seven weeks and was give way to the barely its past and present guest prov group that Mr. Coyote “If you think about it,” full federal funding of followed by “In the Blood” burning embers of speakers talk about what helped splinter off from the he repeated to me in his elections.” and “Rosealia” taking their middle age and beyond, in the sixties would have San Francisco Mime Troupe, email, not mincing any He also called for an debut album to platinum. and the mundane, time- been considered “hippie,” of which he was a member. words, “the entire logic of end to corporate funds In addition to their music, consuming necessities er “hip,” topics like spiri- This bit of information, at our electoral system (and backing lobbyists “to the band formed the Better and realities of every- tual journeys, pathways the time, had seemed incon- culture) is based on money. alter public policy to Than Ezra Foundation, as day life? If Peter Coyote to greater self-knowledge gruous to me because I had We have privatized our benefit shareholders” a way to give back to their is any indication, they and enlightenment, the only thought of him as an elections, and consequently and an end to gerryman- native New Orleans with don’t. They continue to environment, organic actor. And that, somehow, they ‘belong’ to the 1/10th dering. charity ventures to benefit kick up the proverbial food, etc., but because had precluded my thinking of of 1% which funds ALL “If We the People everything from coastal dust and protest, if not back then West Marin this tall, handsome, elegant the candidates. Whichever pay AND elect our rep- restoration to after-school in the streets as they was one of the epicenters man who walked through his one we pick begins their resentatives, they will programs for underprivi- once did, then in venues of hipsterdom in North- movie roles with the gait of a career indebted to that far more likely work for leged kids. providing a little more ern California. And it prince as a radical, unwashed sector, and their real task us.” Better Than Ezra kicks comfort for the stiffness continues to be populated hippie. is to get to Washington and These words, echoed off a summer of music of old joints. by people who still want But reading his two mem- win the keys to the public recently by the young at the Bankhead Theater This past February, to live life on their own oirs convinced me that Mr. treasury, and then begin to high school students which includes concerts Mr. Coyote was the terms. Coyote has led a multifaceted pay back their donors by who marched on Wash- across a range of musical guest speaker at The Peter Coyote’s mem- life. To use a sixties’ expres- passing tax laws (invisible ington to protest school styles including country legend Lee Greenwood, New School at Com- oirs, Sleeping Where I sion, I was “blown away” by to the electorate), which shootings in Parkland, who will bring his iconic monweal in Bolinas in Fall: A Chronicle, fol- several things. His honesty guarantees that they will Florida, prompted me song “God Bless the West Marin. He spoke lowed by The Rainman’s about himself and his transi- get funding the next time to think that perhaps U.S.A.” to the Bankhead to a packed, predomi- Third Cure: An Irregular tion from a wealthy, privi- they run. The 24-hour a day the spirit of the 60s, the Friday after Indepen- nantly older crowd Education, captured my leged, east coast childhood TV news swells its coffer or some part of it, is dence Day. In August, about “Lifting the Fog heart in a way I had not that, nevertheless, had family by manufacturing phoney still alive among the Rockapella and The Com- of Fake News,” a timely anticipated. Over the problems, to his young adult he-said/she-said disagree- younger generation. pany Men’s pop harmo- topic to be sure. In a years, I have seen Mr. years on the west coast living ments which can never ______nies will be followed by follow-up email to Mr. Coyote in a number of the hippie communal life of a be resolved. They use the ______blues-rock band Indigenous Coyote, I referred to the films in a number of var- counter-culture revolutionary. “entertainment-disguised- Next month, in Part with Chris Duarte, and the crowd as ex-hippies, but ied roles. The benevolent His gifts as a writer with an as-news” as a cash cow II of a 3-part install- smooth jazz sounds of Kei- he set me straight on scientist tracking down intellectual, eloquent, poetic for their corporate coffers. ment, I look at how ko Matsui. The Bankhead that score. the loveable alien in E.T. style. His empathy for the un- They will never remove Peter Coyote, brought will also present “Psyche- “We never called The slick attorney in Erin derprivileged. And his passion their snouts from the up in an environment delic Summer” on August ourselves hippies,” he Brockovich. The ruth- for peace and justice. trough.” of wealth and privi- 3, a community concert said. “We used the word less prosecutor in Jagged And so, I very much want- Mr. Coyote countered lege, turned his back featuring local rock and roll “hip” as in ‘hip culture,’ Edge. But those roles, and ed to attend Mr. Coyote’s talk this dispiriting view of the on living a catered life band LunaFish and Friends or hipsters. ‘Hippie’ perhaps his portrayal of at The New School, or rather state of our union by calling to helping runaways for just $20 per ticket. was a word coined by them, never made an im- his conversation there with on the American people living on the streets of Bankhead Theater Herb Caen, designed pression on me, overshad- his friend, Steve Heilig, but to take an active role in Haight Ashbury, and is located at 2400 First to infantilize counter- owed, as I thought they unfortunately I wasn’t able preventing our democratic then to himself living inDowntown Livermore. Tickets are avaiable at the cultural people in the were, by the stars playing to make it. But I did listen to form of government from in a crowded, unkempt box office, online at www. same way that the word the other parts. His mem- the presentation in real time eroding. commune where people bankheadtheater.org of by ‘beatnik’ was designed oirs, though, are where thanks to a youtube simul- “My thought is public very often ate what they calling 373-6800. to infantilize and sug- I think his real stardom cast. Afterward, Mr. Coyote petitions, distributed for killed or grew.

MAY 24, 2018 • The Independent 7

Livermore Management Association Celebrates Students, Staff, and Community

grade at Arroyo Seco El- ementary School. Jackson Avenue Elementary School Principal Shari Johnston won the award for Adminis- trator of the Year. The District’s com- munity partners were celebrated as well for their past and continuing work in the service of education. Livermore Granada Boost- ers was recognized as a Partner in Education for the organization’s constant sup- port throughout LVJUSD. The award was presented to Livermore Granada Boosters President Bret Dupuis and Vern Chase. The Real Estate Alliance of Livermore (REAL) was also honored as a Friend of Education for the group’s efforts to raise funds to en- hance classrooms for first- time teachers. Accepting Celia Rios de Rio Heidi Novell Elizabeth Perez the award was REAL Presi- dent DeeDee French, and more Management As- Principal Kendra Helsley. members Barbara Benotto sociation’s (LMA) Annual “Danielle works diligently and Amber Averill. “The Awards Breakfast. to ensure that programs can members of REAL under- The Scott Haggerty-Glo- fully function and, most stand the concept of home,” ria Rios Scholarship, which importantly, that students’ said Philomena Rambo, honors high school seniors needs are met,” said Hels- Director of Community who plan to pursue careers ley. “The hard work she Engagement at LVJUSD. in business, went to Liver- puts in each day makes em- “They understand the value more High School’s (LHS) ployees’ lives a little easier of education, and they are Mason Arnold and Granada and our students’ education committed to serving the High School’s (GHS) that much stronger.” need of our community.” Samantha Grey. The First The LMA President’s Former LHS teacher and Generation Scholarship for Award, presented by LMA coach, Clancy Crew, was college-bound seniors went President Erik Taylor, went honored as the LMA Re- to Cecilia Rios del Rio of to Heidi Novell, who has tired Friend of Education. LHS and Olivia Howe of worked with LVJUSD for Crew continued his passion GHS. This year marked twelve years, first in human for educating students after the first student awards resources, and then in the his retirement, teaching at for the African American Department of Curriculum Vineyard’s Livermore Adult Scholarship Project. Win- and Instruction as an As- Education. “Clancy Crew’s ners for this award were sessment Technician. “She’s distinguished service to our Tamia Drew from LHS and someone who goes above schools, our students, and Thomas Reeves from GHS. and beyond every day to do our families represents an LVJUSD staff were rec- what is right for kids,” said ideal example of an educa- ognized for their dedication Taylor. “She has a posi- tor to which we all aspire and service to the District’s tive effect on all those she each day in our work,” said Samantha Grey Livermore Granada Boosters schools and students. Hu- works with. We appreciate LVJUSD Superintendent As the school year nears groups are deserving of students, staff, and commu- man Resources Special- everything she does for our of Schools Kelly Bowers, its end at the Livermore recognition and celebra- nity leaders were honored ist Danielle Sands won schools, our kids, and for Ed.D. “His generosity of Valley Joint Unified School tion for their contributions for their achievements and the award for Classified all of us.” time and spirit has been a District (LVJUSD), many to LVJUSD schools and commitment to excellence Employee of the Year, pre- The Educator of the Year gift to many.” individuals and community students. On May 9, 2018, in education at the Liver- sented by Croce Elementary award went to Elizabeth Perez who teaches first 8 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

June 7, 14. Both Mon. and Thurs. last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. Bandstand, and open mic. Kickoff Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. 9:30-noon. Adults only. 5 sessions at Galina’s Music Studio located at Easter Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Fourth firehousearts.org or 931-4848. for $75. Bothwell Arts Center 8th St. 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm and K Streets, Livermore. Continues Contact [email protected] participation by calling (925) 960- first Sunday of the month until ON THE STAGE Beginning Linocut and Handcoloring 1194 or via the website at www. first Sunday in October. Traditional 2018 Livermore Shakespeare Workshop, A two-day workshop GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners Bluegrass, old time gospel, national Festival: The Importance of introducing the art of making are welcome. Bring some music to interest and message times. Acous- Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy linocut prints. A fun technique for share with the group. Ukuleles are tic instruments only. for Serious People by Oscar Wilde making multiple prints. Learn about available for purchase. Small $10 Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music and The Winter’s Tale by William designing, transferring your design fee to cover meeting costs. every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Shakespeare. Performances June to linoleum, and carving techniques. S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// 28th – July 29th, 2018. Preview Students will print on a variety of WINE & SPIRITS retzlaffvineyards.com & Family Night of The Importance papers and add color with water- Wood Family Vineyards, Fun Nor Cal Open Jam Nights, Thursday of Being Earnest on June 28th. color, colored pencils. June 3 & 10, Fridays - Tasting room open from and Sunday nights, 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Importance of Being Earnest 10am - 4pm. Adult, $145. Bothwell noon to 7 pm with live music from All equipment supplies, full PA with Opening Night Performance on Arts Center, Livermore. To register 4 - 7 pm. 5/25/18 Ky Thomason; 4 vocal mics, 4 piece drum set w/ June 29th. Earnest performances and for more information, contact 6/01/18 Meredith McHenry; 6/08/18 double kick, guitar and bass amp. are June 28, 29, 30, July 1, 6, 7, Karen Barry at karenbarry53@ Frankie Bones Project goes Country Any style music. Bands welcome. 8, 13 and 15. Preview & Family gmail.com with guest musicians; 6/15/18 The Age 21 +. Place Live Music Club, Night of The Winter’s Tale on Watercolor artist, Judy Rice, is showing her watercolor Art Classes always on-going at the Mundaze; 6/22/18 Better Days; 2562 Old First St., Livermore. July 12th. The Winter’s Tale Bard paintings at Panama Bay Coffee Company, First Street, Bothwell Arts Center. Acrylics, oils, 6/29/18 Truth without Fear; 7/20/18 Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- Bash Opening Night, benefit din- watercolor, drawing, colored pencil, Truth without Fear; 8/10/18 Meredith urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, ner and performance will be held Livermore, May 15 through July 15. mixed media classes for adults and McHenry; 8/31/18 Monkey Lizards. 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. on Saturday, July 14th. The Win- multiple children's classes always 2407 Research Dr., Livermore. Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears ter’s Tale performances are July available. Register at. bothwell. woodfamilyvineyards.com regularly at: The Castle Rock 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS ning through June 2. Featuring 73 lvpac.org Retzlaff Winery and Estate Vine- Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola and 29. All performances begin at Livermore Art Association Gallery, works by 63 fine artists, wide variety Figure Drawing Workshop, every yards, Annual Fathers Day Picnic, Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each 7:30 PM. Wente Vineyards Estate located in the Carnegie Building, of media, including oil, watercolor, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. month from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, Winery & Tasting Room, 5565 offers art classes, unusual gifts, photography, colored pencil, sculp- Artists bring their own materials Bring a picnic, kick back and enjoy full bar, small cover. Tesla Road, Livermore. $25-$58. painting rentals, art exhibits and ture, mosaic, and fibre. Adjudicated and easels. Open to all artists. the fine tunes of Jeff Bordes and the Swingin’ Blue Stars of the USS Bard’s Bash performance with information pertaining to the art by Santa Cruz artist, juror, and art Professional artist models (nude). Burnt Ends. Father’s Day competi- Hornet: Annual Memorial Day dinner on July 14th: $150. Family field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The lecturer Beverly Rayner. Regular No instructor. Students under 18 tions: Oldest dad, Dad that can hold Weekend Salute to Veterans! Sun- Nights (Earnest) on June 28th gallery has been open since 1974 gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, need written parental permission the most kids. Table decorating day, May 27, 2:00 p.m. USO Variety and (Winter’s Tale) on July 12th: and is run as a co-op by local art- Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Sat- to attend. Cost $20 per session. contest, Most lavish, Most family Show Revue returns to the Firehouse Kids Tickets $5. Kids 18 & Under ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 urday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (except Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., like, Sportiest. 1356 S. Livermore Arts Center in Pleasanton for their on all other performances are p.m. For information call 449-9927. opening day). Firehouse Arts Center, Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- Ave, Livermore. (925) 447-8941, 8th annual appearance at the Fire- $18. (925) 443-BARD or www. Members of the Pleasanton Art 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. ments are available. Call or e-mail retzlaffvineyards.com house with their salute to veterans LivermoreShakes.org League Public Art Circuit are Donations always appreciated. Barbara Stanton for more info about Las Positas Vineyards, "Evening in of all ages with songs from the 40s San Francisco Shakespeare Fes- currently exhibiting art at six busi- To the Point Pencil and Pen Art Show the workshop, 925-373-9638 - the Vineyards" concert on Fri., May and 50s. In classic Andrews Sisters tival Free Shakespeare in the nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin showcases colored pencil, graphite, [email protected]. 25, featuring Meredith , Meshack style and with a host of guest stars, Park production of A Midsummer Area. Viewing locations are: Bank pen and ink artists. Berkshire Preschool Art classes: Thursday & Friends. Doors open at 5:30pm the revue always sells out! Tickets Night’s Dream. Pleasanton’s of America at 337 Main Street, Hathaway Realty, 1983 2nd Street, mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children with concert starting at 6pm. Wine, are $17-$27, with child, senior, and Amador Valley Community Park, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber Livermore. May 6 through July 3; aged 3-5 are welcome to join this non alcoholic beverages along with group discounts available. Tickets Santa Rita Road and Black of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, hours 9:00 to 5:00 or by appoint- class. Classes cover drawing, paint- Artisan pizzas available for purchase available at www.firehousearts.org, Avenue at 7 p.m. on June 30, and Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & ment with Cher Wollard. ing, print-making, sculpture and ( sorry no outside food or beverages 925-931-4848, or at the Firehouse July 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15. Free. Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Art in the Vineyard, May 27, 11 a.m. ceramics. For further information, permitted) To purchase tickets, visit Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 to 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) www.laspositasvineyards.com go Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets COMEDY Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. 216-7231 or thomasin_d@hotmail. under the section " happenings" are also available at the Firehouse Free Comedy Show every Thursday Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Original art, live music and wine com or visit http://childrensart- and click on the concert. Space is 2 hours prior to the performance if at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café tasting (fee). www.Livermoreartas- classesprojects.blogspot.com/ limited. not sold out. the Skylight Room at Sanctuary, at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. sociation.org Art Classes, For children, teens and Charles R Vineyards offers a free Livermore-Amador Symphony, 2369 First St. in Livermore. If interested in becoming a member Artists’ Studios EBOS ( East Bay adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- concert every fourth Friday from 6 to Romantic Expressions, Jennifer of the Pleasanton Art League or for Open Studios) June 2-3 and June ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture 9 p.m. Kicks off the summer on May Kloetzel, soloist. June 2, 8 p.m. MOVIES information regarding the Public 9-10 11am - 6pm. Free catalogue and ceramics taught by highly 25 with music by Funky Tim. www. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at of artists with maps available in experienced artist and art instructor, charlesrvineyards.com. Ukelele Jam Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Public Library, 6 p.m. first (510) 877-8154. Livermore at Way Up Art and Frame, Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and led by Steve Kritzer on Saturday, org, 373-6800. Thursday of the month. The Wild Folds, special exhibit at the 1912 Second Street; Bothwell Art weekend classes, Home school May 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Join in with Shawn Colvin, 7:30 p.m. June 21, films are free and are screened Livermore Art Association Gallery, Center, 2466 8th Street; and in classes, Special classes dur- a Ukelele or sit back and enjoy the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., in the Pleasanton Library large featuring Robert Lange origami. Pleasanton at Firehouse Arts Center, ing school breaks offered. (925) tunes. www.charlesrvineyards.com Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. meeting room. Theme this year April 11 to June 29. Gallery located 4444 Railroad Avenue. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Visit RM Winery, Sunday, May 27 org, 373-6800. is "Turning the Wheels." Everyone upstairs in the historic Carnegie hotmail.com for further info. for the public release of the 2014 “You’ve Got A Friend:” The Carole is welcome to attend. Some films Building, 2155 3rd St., Livermore. MEETINGS/CLASSES Piano and keyboard lessons, For Merlot. Sample the full bodied Merlot King Songbook Performed by The are mature in content and may Open Wed.-Sat. 11:30 to 4 and Sun. Drawing and Colored Pencil Open children to adult. Beginner to early along with a selection of French and Rhythm Method 4; 8 p.m. June 23. not be suitable for children. For 10 to 2:30. No admission charge. Studio, still life setup or work on an intermediate level. Half-hour private Italian style wines with the purchase Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad more information or assistance, Fresh Works VIII, Annual Juried own ongoing project. Help is here classes or small group classes of a tasting flight. www.rmwinery. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- contact the Pleasanton Public Fine Art Exhibition. Annual show of from fellow artists (gentle critiquing) offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) com 3053 Marina Ave. Livermore. arts.org or 931-4848. Library at (925) 931-3400, exten- Greater Bay Area artists opens at and instructor Maryann Kot Sign 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Pleasanton Chamber Players present sion 4. 400 Old Bernal Avenue, the Firehouse Arts Center Harrington up for 5 sessions-your choice of hotmail.com for further info. MUSIC/CONCERTS “Homage to Hungary;” 2 p.m. June Pleasanton. Gallery on Saturday, April 28, run- 8 available days. Mon., May 28, Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the Bluegrass Style Music at the 24. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Bankhead Film Series: 7 p.m. June June 4, 11 also Thurs., May 31, MAY 24, 2018 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

6, "Shall We Dance." Bankhead by local writer and NaNoWriMo Theater, 2400 First Street, Liver- (National Novel Writing Month) A Peripatetic Pick-Yer-Own Pirate more. Tickets $5 each. participant Sydney Dent. To learn more about this program check the DANCE library’s website at Livermorelibrary. Adventure Performance in Pleasanton Valley Dance Theatre Spring Rep, net or call the library at 925-373- May 26, 7 p.m. and May 27, 2 p.m. 5500. Idiot String Founding Classic and contemporary dance Political Issues Book Club meets Producers Joan Howard styles celebrate cultures from the 4th Tuesday of each month, and and Rebecca Longworth around the world in a colorful show- reads books about issues and trends announced that their fifth case that highlights classical ballet that are driving current affairs annual summer touring scenes from Don Quixote’s Spain in both the national and interna- production will be a pirate- to a jazzy American Red White and tional arenas. Topics that have been themed, participatory play Blue. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First covered include politics, governance, entitled Shiver We Timbers! St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- economics, military affairs, history, ater.org, 373-6800. sociology, science, the climate, and A Peripatetic Pick-Yer-Own religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, Pirate Adventure. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS for further questions The touring show will be Auditions for: Guys and Dolls, We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a performed by Idiot String’s Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre. member-centered book group led by dedicated troupe, the Performances at the Firehouse Arts a small group of book club veterans, Samuel Peaches Peripatetic Center in Pleasanton, 11/03/18 - with reading selections based on Players. Shiver We Tim- 11/18/2018. Directed by Kathleen member recommendations and bers! will perform on Satur- Breedveld and Brian Olkowski, consensus. No homework required– days and Sundays from July Musical Direction by Sierra Dee, share your insights or just listen in! 7 - August 12, 2018 at parks Choreography by Kelly Krauss Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at Cooper. Audition date June 7th at [email protected]. and public spaces through- starting 7:00pm ( no appointment Sipping with the Symphony, returns out the Bay Area. necessary), 1020 Serpentine Lane on Thursday, May 24th, 4:30 to 8 The Players will be at Suite 101 Pleasanton. (suite is in p.m. Benefitting the Livermore-Ama- the Firehouse Arts Center in the back of building.) Callbacks dor Symphony, this will be an eve- Plesanton on Sunday, July June 10th ( by invitation only). Bring ning to enjoy wine tasting, yummy 22 for a 5 p.m. perfor- sheet music in your own key (no snacks, raffle, and beautiful music Samuel Peaches (Casey Robbins) as the Nurse, Princess Gwen (Marlene Yarosh) as mance. Free admission; Juliet, and Guy Hank (Paul Collins) as Lady Capulet in "Shakespeare or Space Wars." transposing), 16-32 bars up-tempo performed by LAS Symphony mem- donations accepted. No Broadway (no Disney), Bring a bers. There will also be wine-related reservations are necessary. Photo by Tim Guydish. current resume and head shot along estate sales items for purchase. The The Firehouse Arts Cen- with audition form & conflict sheet. $10 tasting fee and a portion of Page Designer), Megan Hillard weigh in. The audience is made possible through For any questions, contact Kathleen Mill Winery sales will help support ter is located at 4444 Rail- Breedveld at KBreedveld@trival- LAS Symphony programs throughout road Avenue, Pleasanton. (Scenic Painter) and Ad- asked to “choose their own individual donations made leyrep.com the Tri-Valley. Page Mill Winery, 1960 Shiver We Timbers! is die McDowell (Costume adventure” at key points in either online or in person So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. devised by the ensemble Designer). the narrative, which will at each show. The East Bay VOLUNTEER Wine & Wags, Sunday, June 3, 2018, and directed by Rebecca Shiver We Timbers! will alter the story and outcome Fund For Artists at the East Seeking Volunteers: dancers/sing- noon to 4:30 p.m. Livermore Valley’s Longworth, with Music be performed on FluxWag- -- sometimes resulting in Bay Community Founda- ers novice to professional for flash dog friendly wineries host a day Direction by Casey Rob- on, The Peripatetic Players’ the epic demise of one or tion is matching gifts made mob performance in Livermore on of fun for dogs and their own- bins. The cast includes Sam folding mobile stage that all Players, or the audience to Idiot String through July July 22, 2018. Looking for multi- ers across the region. Bring your Bertken, Paul Collins, Joan is set up by the ensemble themselves. And like a 15, 2018. More information generations: 12 each elementary friendly four legged friends (on a shortly before each show. choose-your-own adventure on supporting Idiot String school age, young adults, adults, leash, of course), and enjoy a day Howard, Casey Robbins seniors. Contact Sandra Harrison in beautiful Wine Country. Local and Marlene Yarosh. As with previous Peripatet- book, the story can pick up and the Peripatetic Play- Kay for more details WriteousMom. animal rescues will be partnered “The Peripatetic Players ic Players productions, the again at a different spot to ers can be found online at [email protected] with wineries promoting adoptions are inconsolably elated to Players will playfully inter- keep the fun going. https://peripateticplayers. of their furry friends that need a be adventuring on the high act with the audience be- Samuel Peaches Peri- org/donatepp or by calling MISCELLANEOUS home. Tickets $30 online; $35 day of seas this summer,” said fore, during and after their patetic Players are Samuel 510-542-9009. Hagemann Ranch Open House. event. Livermore Valley Winegrowers Founding Producer Rebecca show. Shiver We Timbers!, Peaches (Casey Robbins), Tours of the 140+ year old ranch Association. www.lvwine.org Longworth. “Meekins was based on pirate stories from Princess Gwen (Marlene and free, family friendly sea- 100th Annual Livermore Rodeo, June relieved to learn that we history, pop culture, and Yarosh), Guy Hank (Paul sonal activities. The last Sunday 9 and 10. Robertson Park Stadium, wouldn't have to meet any myth, features a structure Collins), Thumper (Joan TRAVEL of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to Livermore; rodeo action begins at 3 inspired by “Choose Your Howard), Meekins (Sam www.livermorehistory.com for the p.m. To see all of the rodeo events, real pirates, though. We're monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., go to www.livermorerodeo.org looking forward to a mash- Own Adventure” books, Bertken), and Madame BUG Livermore. Livermore Rodeo Parade, June up of pirate myths and and original songs as well Directrix (Rebecca Long- A Writers Meetup for adults 18 and 9, 10 a.m. downtown Livermore. we hope to unearth some as new takes on traditional worth, who also directs). Ocean and older meets on the first Tuesday Presented by the Rotary Club of treasure!” sea shanties. Idiot String is sponsored of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 Livermore. The creative team also The adventure be- by Independent Arts and river cruises p.m. at the Livermore Civic Center Alameda County Fair will run 18 total includes Maya Herbsman gins when the Players set Media, with support from Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, days from Friday, June 15 through (Assistant Director), Joan theatrical sail on the high Theatre Bay Area CA$H (925) 447-4300 Livermore, CA. There is no charge Sunday, July 8. Alameda County Howard (Visual Design seas, but when they can’t Creates. The company’s and no sign-up needed to attend Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. www. In Downtown Livermore Lead & FluxWagon decide what course to take, annual summer tours with travelbuglivermore.com this informal gathering. Hosted alamedacountyfair.com it’s up to the audience to the Peripatetic Players are 10 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018 EDUCATION BULLETIN BOARD The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,223 degrees during commencement exercises May 4 and 5 at Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Local graduates (Organizations wishing to run notices Northern CA., May 27, noon, lunch in 925-352-8447 or [email protected] Italian Catholic Federation, meets in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Danville, RSVP by May 24 to Marsha, Docents for the Livermore 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. include Dublin: Christopher Jordan Lundquist, College of Arts and Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Sciences, Bachelor of Science; Livermore: Travis Roy Gollott, UNO 830-8483. HistoryMobiie. Volunteers interested in Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Bulletin Board or email information to ed- Mini-Golf Tournament, hosted Livermore history and/or like working with Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Bachelor of Sci- [email protected]. Include name by Unity of Tri-Valley Church June 9th, children (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. loves all things Italian is invited to meet to ence in Criminology and Criminal Justice; and, Livermore: Kaitlin of organization, meeting date, time, place 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at Golfland, 2533 Mission is to teach children the history celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly Kirke Stocking, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science. and theme or subject. Phone number and Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley. This is of Livermore and instill in them a sense dinner meetings and holding charitable contact person should also be included. a fundraiser for the church. Anyone can of pride in the city. There will be training. events. The group supports Children's The following local residents were recently initiated into The Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) come to play and it's possible to sponsor Time commitment could be as little as a Hospital research, college scholarships Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selec- 8th Annual Golf Tournament, a hole as well. Sponsors get to have a few days a year. There are usually have 3 and other charities. For information, tive collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Livermore High School Alumni Association sign at their hole with their name and/ docents at each school. If interested, call contact Judy Wellbeloved, president, Miranda Boyden of Pleasanton was initiated at University of (LHSAA) on Monday, May 21st, 2018 at or organization. For more information, Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail 462-2487. California, Davis. The Course at Wente. Registration begins contact Jerry Sandbrink, 510-387-0930. [email protected]. ClutterLess Self Help Support Jennifer Minso Jo of Pleasanton was initiated at Carnegie Mel- at 12:00 pm, Shot Gun start is at 1:00 Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming faith Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, Group (CL) is a non profit,peer based, lon University. pm. Money raised benefits the students community. Services are Sundays 10:00 sing familiar tunes with other folks along all volunteer, self help in-person support Justin Mahoney of Pleasanton was initiated at Saint Mary's and faculty of Livermore High School. a.m. at 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Ste. with piano accompaniment. The words group for people with difficulty discarding College of California. Purchase tickets at www.mkt.com/LHSAA. 108, Dublin. Rev. Dinah Chapman, of the songs will be provided. No musical unwanted possessions. Meetings at Eric Scaramuzzo of Pleasanton was initiated at San Jose State Polenta and Chicken Cacciatore minister. www.unityoftrivalley.org experience needed. Most Mondays, from Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, (main University. Dinner, Sat., June 2, St. Augustine Church Tri-Valley GO (Grassroots Organiz- 11:00-12:00 at the Robert Livermore entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, Thalia Tom of Dublin was initiated at University of California, Hall, 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. ing) activities: Voter Engagement Tabling Community Center. Small fee. Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm Davis. Hosted by Italian Catholic Federation at Pleasanton Farmers market 9AM-1PM Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who (except postal holidays). www.clutterless. Brittany Trevor of Pleasanton was initiated at Saint Mary's Col- Branch 285 as a fundraising for Tri-Valley every Saturday ([email protected]). get together for events like board games, org (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay. lege of California. Scholarship Program and other ICF Starting this week at Dublin (ShawnK@ movies and fan conventions. Meetings org for more info. charities. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner at 7 ofaebc.us) and Livermore (PatriciaM@ every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and Questers is an international organi- p.m. Tickets $25, children (10 and under) ofaebc.us) Farmers’ Market 4-8PM every board games A schedule of upcoming zation of lovers of antiques, collectibles, The following students graduated from Azusa Pacific University $10. Reservations required by May 29. Thursday. ACILIP Rapid Responder/Legal events can be found on Facebook at: and history who encourage preservation on Sat., May 5, 2018, and joined approximately 1,702 graduates at Christine, 462-3704. Observer Training to help immigrants’ Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text and restoration of historical landmarks. the Spring commencement ceremonies. Jenae Poffenbarger, Pleas- Tri- Valley Republican Women community. May 26, 10AM-1PM at Robert Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for At chapter meetings, members learn anton; Mackenzie Shields, Pleasanton; and Shawn Throckmorton, Federated, Monthly dinner on June 14, Livermore Community Center (KyokoT@ more information. about antiques, share and view members' Livermore. 2018. Guest speakerwill be James S. ofaebc.us).. Golden Circle Seniors, meetings collections, visit historic sites, museums Burling, Vice President for Litigation with Master Gardeners, on site to answer Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior and antiques shops and help non- Sarah Sohail of Pleasanton, California, graduated from the the Pacific Legal Foundation. Beeb’s gardening queries from 930-1130 on Center in the Robert Livermore Community profit organizations with restoration and Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Sports Bar and Grill Banquet Room, 915 the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Center, 4444 East Ave. Sewing, knitting preservation work. Chapter meets the Ohio, on May 10, 2018. Clubhouse Drive, Livermore. Social time Livermore Earth Friendly Demonstration and crocheting all year, saving items for 4th Tuesday monthly from September to 6 p.m., meeting begins at 6:45 p.m. Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore. the annual bazaar in November. Ninety- May. New members are invited to join Lena Costello, of Dublin, Calif., performed in Susquehanna Members $30, guests $35. To RSVP, call Garden Talks on seasonally appropriate five present of the proceeds are donated the local Amador Chapter. If interested University's spring theatre production of Blue Stockings presented Jo Molz: Cell/Text 925-367-6155 or email: topics begin at 10 am: June 9 - Those to local charities. call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or by the Department of Theatre in the Degenstein Center Theater [email protected] D@^% Squirrels!!- Vertebrate Pests Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner e-mail [email protected]. from April 26-29. Costello is a music performance-vocal major in Bimonthly workshop for grief sup- (squirrels, rodents etc) and how to deter/ meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy the Class of 2020. A 2016 graduate of Holy Names High School, port, June 14 and 28, July 12 and 16, Au- keep out of the garden; July 14 - Succu- 6:30 p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in Club. Feed your wonder about the Night she is the daughter of John and Sylvia Costello. gust 9 and 23 at 7:30 pm at St. Elizabeth lents for the landscape; Aug. 11 - Native the Wardrobe Room, Pleasanton. Check Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. Color throughout the year; Sept. 8 - You’ve website for meeting updates pleasan- the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club The IU School of Dentistry is proud to announce its 2018 gradu- All are welcome regardless of religious gotten rid your lawn- Now What?; Oct. tonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions Club meeting. Unitarian Universalist Church, affiliation. Go to catholicsofpleasanton.org 13- Photography in the garden; Nov. 10- ates. These 175 students, who came to Indiana University-Purdue is a non-profit organization that seeks to 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open then scroll down to grief ministry tab and Composting ABC's. identify needs within the community and at 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 p.m.. For University Indianapolis from across the state and around the globe, tap on it for additional information. Grief Journey Workshop Thursdays work together to fulfill those needs. For more info visit us @ http://www.trival- have demonstrated academic and clinical excellence. Babaldeep Birds in Your Neighborhood, through Thursday, May 24th at 7:30 p.m. more information or to get involved visit leystargazers.org/ Kaur from Livermore, was graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery Colonial Waterbird Nest Viewing, Sun., at St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge pleasantonlionsclub.org. All are welcome. Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 on May 12, 2018, at the IU School of Dentistry convocation at the May 27, 9 a.m. to noon in Pleasanton. Drive, Pleasanton. Pre registration is re- Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Learn how the San Francisco Bay Bird quired as space is limited. A one time $15 invites interested individuals to attend its costumes give free guided tours beginning Observatory studies nesting Great Blue donation is requested. Please call Eleanor morning meeting. Meetings are held every at noon, on the second and fourth Sun- Amanda Eijansantos of Livermore, has met the academic require- Herons, Great Egrets, and Double-crested at 846-8708 if you have any questions. Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & days of the month. Each tour includes the ments for the Spring 2018 Dean's List at the University of Jamestown. Cormorants at this popular Colonial Tri-Valley GO (Grassroots Organiz- Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 1885 Cottage and the 1891 Main House, Waterbird nesting site at Shadow Cliffs ing) activities; Voter Registration Table Club House Drive, Livermore. For more and the beautifully landscaped grounds. Thomas Michael Wise of Livermore graduated from St. John’s Regional Park with SFBBO citizen at Pleasanton Farmer’s market 9AM-1PM information, go to www.livermoreval- For information on the Ravenswood College on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Wise’s senior essay was scientists. You get to view the birds at this every Saturday. Email organizing@ leyrotary.org/ or contact Frank Vallejo, Progress League (RPL) or the volunteer entitled “A Close Examination of Soft Despotism in Tocqueville’s active colony through spotting scopes, ofaebc.us Livermore Resistance Phone President of Rotary Club of Livermore Docent Program, please call the Docent Democracy in America.” see SFBBO data, learn about the history bank at Rainey’s (816 Lucerne St., Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. of the colony, ask questions, make a nest Livermore) 5-7PM every Tuesday. Have CalWater.com Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social The following local students earned degrees from Campbellsville map, and get in some fantastic birding multiple calling options. Please bring cell Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning group of retired men who join together to University: along the way. This event is free and phone & internet capable device. Email and experienced dancers are welcome. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Rohit Chopra of Dublin,graduated with Master of Science in open to people of all ages. Please​​ contact [email protected]. Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Information Technology Management [email protected]. Dress a Girl Around the World, easy line and circle dances, no partners fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- Armchair Travelers, a monthly an invitation to make simple dresses for Sudheer Chunchu of Dublin, graduated with Master of Science required, casual dress. $3 per session ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men liv- program, will take place at the Livermore girls in third world countries. Meetings are (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. ing in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and in Information Technology Management Public Library Civic Center on Thursday, once a month. The next meeting is May at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), San Ramon. The group meets for lunch on Sunil Jillellamudi of Pleasanton, graduated with Master of Sci- June 14, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Ann Reichert 26th, from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: the first Thursday of each month at the ence in Information Technology Management will share photos and stories of her Hall, 325 Maple St.., Livermore. Bring George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, Venkat Chandu of Pleasanton, graduated with Master of Science adventures in Myanmar. Adults are sewing machine or serger, iron, ironing [email protected] San Ramon. Please read more about the in Information Technology Management invited to this free program on the second board, scissors, along with helping hands. Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and Thursday of each month in the Community (Those planning to stay all day should Store, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For Philicia Willingham of Dublin, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Meeting Rooms of the Civic Center Library, bring a bag lunch.) Always accepting be 9 -67 Monday through Friday, 9-5 information or to attend a meeting, call (Criminal Justice) from Graceland University. Graduates from 39 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. For cheerful cotton fabric donations. Those Saturday, closed Sunday. Donations can Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. states and 16 countries earned 582 degrees. There were 335 bachelor's additional information, call 925-373- who can’t make the Sew-Fest but would be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the Assistance League® of Amador degrees earned, 241 master's degrees, and six Doctor of Nursing 5500. like to sew, arrange for kits that can be building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 Valley invites all visitors to join this Practice degrees earned by 560 Graceland graduates. Widowed Men and Women of sews at home. Questions? Suzanne Beck, PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. dedicated group of volunteers, reaching

MAY 24, 2018 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for are offered. For more information, visit 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. sermons. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study having fun doing it. Regular meetings are additional information. www.uucil.org or call 925-447-8747. Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. held on the third Thursday of the month Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- Congregation Beth Emek, Center for go to www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley formation on programs and memberships, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community Karcher at (831) 278-1916. www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, training philosophies and schedules, and in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Resnick. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives see our website, www.amadorvalley. all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Well Community Outreach Center away clothing and other items every assistanceleague.org, e-mail assistance- marathon/endurance training program. Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. ministry provides meats, canned and dry Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- [email protected], or call www.trivalleytriclub.com. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4481 (925) 461-6401. Supportive Services for Veteran with the Congress of Secular Jewish 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come available prior to the start of the school E. Avenue, Livermore. Operation: SAM “Supporting All Families Program offers services to Organizations (csjo.org). Information, and worship with us and to enjoy our year). Those with an immediate need or Christ Church (a nondenominational Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Veteran families, including housing Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, hospitality. For more information call the who would like to donate nonperishable evangelical church formerly meeting support organization based in Livermore. assistance. The program can offer rental 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. church office 925-462-4802. food items, call the office at (925) 479- in Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- deposit assistance for those veterans First Church of Christ, Scientist, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued who are ready to move in and simply Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 morale support of deployed troops. For need move in cost covered. The program Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages information or donations, visit www. is looking to work with landlords who will 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, only. The Outreach Center will be open at 11:00 a.m. visit: www.christchurch- operationsam.org, email operationsam@ accept rental deposit assistance from the The church and reading room are located Priest-in-Charge, 10:00 am Eucharist every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from trivalley.org or call 925.846.0665. comcast.net program, who can provide a safe clean at Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, with music, childcare and Godly Play Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This GraceWay Church worships at Depression and Bipolar Support apartment complex and landlords who which is open to the public, features children education. will be on a first come first serve basis 10 a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets are willing to work with Veterans who may books, CDs and magazines for sale. For Little Brown Church, United Church between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 School, 1454 Santa Rita Road while its Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's have housing barriers. Reina Brunson, information, call (925) 447-2946. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Nissen Drive, Livermore. new facility is being prepared. Services Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., SSVF Housing Specialist, (510) 358-5866, Sunset Community Church, 2200 a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Lynnewood United Methodist include band-led worship music, Sunday Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. [email protected] Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton of- School for preschoolers and elementary Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ American Legion Post 237, is service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service 2580 fers a friendly congregation where all are through high school students. Infant care pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al looking for new members, Meetings are starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Pathway Community Church, 1055 welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on is provided. www.gracewaylife.org (925) Pereira, 462-6415. the second Tuesday of each month at church provided. A "Night of Worship" Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contem- Sundays with Sunday school for youth and 846-4436. Bereaved Mother’s Network of 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 301 Main St., first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. porary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both Grace Missionary Baptist Church, the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of Pleasanton. Bring a copy of discharge Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 am. Children, youth, adult programs. services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim at meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Livermore document DD-214 to a meeting. Mailing p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Biblically based practical messages, 846-0221, send an email to office@lyn- (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Civic Center Library, Small Conference address is Amer. Leg. Post 237, P.O. Box Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- nondenominational. All are welcome. newood.org or visit www.lynnewood.org. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, Room. The aim of the network is to allow 823, Pleasanton, Ca. 94566. day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org (925) The Church of Jesus Christ of 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible bereaved mothers to make connections Pleasanton Military Families is Livermore. Information, 447-8840. 322-1222. Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. with, share resources, and support other a Pleasanton based support group for Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Discovery Church of the Nazarene, mothers who have been through the worst those who have a loved one serving in 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday wor- Sycamore Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor experience of their lives, losing a child. For the Military. The group gathers at 7:00 a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. ship at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Springs Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St.,: Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community more information, contact katiestrube@ p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at comcast.net. to share concerns, fears, and to celebrate information, call 925-447-1246. information, visit www.goodshepherd- Ward 11:00 am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open the joys that are experienced. Contact Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. 12:20 p.m.. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: 10:45 AM to new and established residents of the [email protected] for the location of at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the the next meeting. www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are p.m.. Avenue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Livermore Military Families, a 4357. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: The Church of Jesus Christ of School, 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more on the second Wednesday of the month, support group for families in Livermore Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: information visit gatewaylivermore.org or Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, who have a loved one serving in the cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. call Larry Trummel at 449.1444. family activities, and monthly adult Military, is intended to be a safe place for Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at Grace Missionary Baptist Church socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 family members to come and share their service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: in Livermore invites members of the com- or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com experiences and concerns with others who 447-3428. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. munity to Wednesday evening study, “Dis- Community Resources for Inde- understand what they are going through. Seventh-day Adventist Church, available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., covering the Bible.” Currently, the subject pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to All family members are welcome to attend 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: is , “The Holy Spirit and His Work.” The help people with disabilities and supports meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. church address is 1759 Locust Street in them to live independently and participate of each month at the Livermore Veterans school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. 925-449-4848. John Knox Presbyterian Church, Livermore. Wednesday Bible Study begins in their community for as long as they are Memorial Building, 522 South L Street livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday wor- at 6:30 p.m. www.gracembc.com willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and ship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Celebration Christian Center, 1135 offices in Hayward, Fremont and Liver- information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult Bluebell Dr., Livermore. 455-4250. Sun- more to provide information and referrals 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High day Services: 9 am, 10:30 am; children’s and provide community education at yahoo. Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) Valley Bible Church, Livermore, youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High programs: 9 am & 10:30 am; Spanish senior centers and affordable housing 11:15 a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 school youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 service 3:00pm; Jr. & Sr. High: Wednes- complexes to residents of Southern Alam- RELIGION Bible study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Southfront Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. days, 6:30-8:30 pm. For more information eda County. The Tri-Valley office is located First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Senior Adult Ministries meet every other Phone 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- on weekday Bible study and prayer group at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- month. For ministry information call (925) org. tors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org and can be reached by phone at (925) plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 846-8650 Cedar Grove Community Church, ages) – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. by e-mail at abril.tamayo@cril-online. and children’s program For more informa- Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Center for Spiritual Living at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. org. All services are free. tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Livermore Valley - People from all faith Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. DBE Daughters of the British Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on Asbury United Methodist Church traditions, cultures, races and sexual Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- Sundays, and during the week at various 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- orientations welcome. Sunday service English. Families are welcome. Blessing Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries ing Church, where all are welcomed. at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs of bread and wine (or grape juice) follows a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM Sunday Worship time 10:00 a.m. The offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting each service and all are invited to Oneg, a at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was adult worship service. AWANA children's and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana next five weeks Sermon Series “Can You place Rosewood Commons Conference fellowship meal. founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- Imagine?” Children’s and youth groups Center, 4432 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive (3) organization made up of women of or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. livermore.org or 925-447-1848. Sunday School during worship services. For more information contact revhar- spiritual community for people of all faiths British or British Commonwealth heritage Unitarian Universalist Church, St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Evening Middle School and High School [email protected] or visit us at http:// and backgrounds. All are welcome. 7567 and ancestry with a focus on charity and 1893 North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sun- Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Youth Groups. For more information visit csllvlighthouse.org. Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. fellowship. Those interested in helping day Service 10:30am. Church of the open ing the John Main tradition, every Monday www.asburylive.org or call 925-447- St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 10:00 am Sunday service. Rev. Dinah with “the cause," enjoying social activi- mind, loving heart and helping hands. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact 1950. Asbury UMC can also be found on Rincon Ave., Livermore. www.smbclive. Chapman, Minister. www.trivalleyunity. ties, and forming long-lasting friendships, All are welcome. Childcare, and religious Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Facebook at Asbury UMC Livermore, with com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. org. 925.829.2733 contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 education for children as well as adults St. Innocent Orthodox Church, most updated information and worship Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday 12 The Independent • MAY 24, 2018

Local Ranch Earns Award for Olive Oil

The Ranch at Birch ing olive trees four years ago. contain a varietal combina- Milestones Creek, located in Liver- In 2017, the first crop was tion of Hojiblanca and Picual more, has received a gold harvested, processed and olive trees. Hojiblanca has medal for its Extra Virgin bottled. Marshall said, "I was a medium robust intensity J. Rockcliff Opens Office in Livermore Olive Oil from the California thrilled to have our inaugural with an aroma reminiscent Olive Oil Council (COOC). harvest received this gold of fresh cut grass and apples. Earl Rozran, Vice Presi- Livermore. effectively in an area where On April 26-27, the COOC medal. We only produced a The Picual features an aroma dent and Manager of Pleas- Earl Rozran said “We are our market share continues held its annual meeting in small quantity this, but hope of wheat grass and the taste anton, Livermore and Brent- thrilled to open a beautiful to grow. We look forward to Monterey. With 180 Extra to see that amount increase of green vegetables with a wood offices, has announced new office on the ground serving our current and fu- Virgin Oil Oils entering the as our trees mature." medium body and a sweet, the opening of the seventh J. floor of bustling First Street. ture clients with an office that competition, the Ranch at A total of 700 trees line buttery taste. It finishes with Rockcliff office in the East This downtown location is convenient for them with Birch Creek was one of 40 the front of The Ranch at a peppery kick that gives Bay. The new Livermore will enable our clients and ample parking on street and to received the award. Birch Creek, located on Pat- it an extra layer of flavor. office is located at 1981 our agents to work together behind the building as well.” Linda Marshall, Birch terson Pass Road. The first Combining the two results First Street in downtown Creek's grower, began plant- two blocks, harvest this year, in winning the award. EBRPD Given Legacy Award

The East Bay Regional States, East Bay Regional is considered to be a na- today’s visitors and for future ment lauded by the East Bay Doyle. “Benefits that reso- Park District has been named Park District leaders have tional model of park man- generations. EDA include: nate with all demographics.” the 2018 Legacy Award Win- been innovating since its agement and environmental “East Bay Regional Park • Regional planning en- “Having protected, acces- ner by East Bay Economic founding in 1934 in the conservation consisting of District is a leader in so many suring that corridors for wild- sible and well managed open Development Alliance (East depths of the Great Depres- 73 parks and over 121,000 areas among Special Dis- life and access to recreation spaces embedded into our Bay EDA) at the annual sion. In fact, it was during acres across Alameda and tricts and Park/Recreation are connected and park ac- neighborhoods and employ- Innovation Awards held in this tumultuous time that Contra Costa counties, host- sectors. We are always look- cess is available within a 15 ment sectors, for example, April at the Fox Oakland visionary leaders in Oak- ing 25 million visits annually ing for ways to innovate. The minute drive to all East Bay helps drive our economy and Theater. The Legacy Award land and Berkeley initiated a – roughly the same amount Board of Directors is very residents; continued support for fund- recognizes organizations campaign to tax themselves of visitation that Disneyland proud to receive this Legacy • Green transportation ing parks as well,” Doyle with a history of ground- to create the park system gets annually! Innovation award distinction,” said Park trail system helping kids and added. breaking innovation in the – the very first of many in- was part of the Park District’s District Board President commuters get to school and East Bay. novations by the East Bay founding, and it continues to Dennis Waespi. work and out of their cars; As the largest regional Regional Park District be a driving force for how Some of the Park Dis- • Adaptive land manage- park agency in the United Today, the Park District the Park District operates for trict’s innovative manage- ment and vigorous steward- ship focus providing for healthy ecologically diverse habitats to thrive; • Quantification of the economic impact to the com- munities provided by parks and trails; • Connections to health and nature through partner- ships with hospitals and healthcare providers; • Continued investment in preparing the regional parks Brianna Yen, a student at for changing climate and sea Mendenhall Middle School level rise along the shoreline; was selected as a state • Award-winning environ- finalist for a paper she mental education to families, wrote for national History youngsters and classrooms; Day. She has also won the • Transparent governance, National Award and will policy development and fis- be heading to Maryland. cal oversight. On May 9th, The Livermore Rotary Club honored the outstanding teacher from each of Livermore Valley Joint “Regional Parks provide This is the first time in six Unified's 17 schools. Kelly Bower, superintendent of the Livermore School District, also announced the outstanding a bounty of benefits to the years that a Mendenhall educator of the year. The honorees enjoyed a lunch away from work and received several gifts including a plaque San Francisco Bay Area,” student has made it to memorializing this special day. said General Manager Robert both the state finals and the nationals.