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Robotics Fair to Be Held at the Livermore Library The Livermore Public Library Civic Center will host a free Student Robotics Fair on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The event will begin at 1 p.m. in LLNL Effort Aims to Reduce the Community Rooms, with a special presentation on remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) by Dr. George Matsumoto from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and Jill Zande from the Marine Advanced Technology Education Cen- ter. They will demonstrate how ROVs are used to explore deep water habitats and more. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room, local students will showcase various robotics projects. This event is made possible through a partnership with the Livermore Valley Joint Uni- fied School District. The Civic Center Library is located at 1188 South Livermore Avenue. Livermore Reads Together 2019 is a commu- nity reading program sponsored by the Friends of the Livermore Library, featuring the New York Times bestseller Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream by Joshua Davis. The community of Livermore is invited to read Spare Parts, and join their neighbors by participat- Danger from Space Objects ing in events related to the book during the month of February 2019. Copies of the book and event schedules will be available at all Livermore Public Library locations. About Spare Parts: In 2004, four Latino teen- agers arrived at the Marine Advanced Technology Education Robotics Competition at the University By Jeff Garberson planet. hit Earth. All these skills and more may of California, Santa Barbara. They were born in Mexico but raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where they attended an underfunded public high school. No Marc Cohn one had ever suggested to Oscar, Cristian, Luis, or Lorenzo that they might amount to much—but two inspiring science teachers had convinced New Shows and Summer Series When a 60-foot meteor explod- To understand and reduce the The partial government shut- be required, since possible govern- these impoverished, undocumented kids from the desert who had never even seen the ocean that they should try to build an underwater robot. Scheduled at the Bankhead Theater And build a robot they did. Their robot wasn't Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center has an- formerly of Boston. A free community concert in April, pretty, especially compared to the rest of the com- nounced new additions to the Bankhead Theater schedule “Ragtime to Jazz: The Music of James Reese Europe,” petition. They were going up against some of the ed 15 miles above the Russian city risks that these can cause, a team down has temporarily grounded mental responses to an impending for 2019. Two shows have been added to the current season will feature the California State Military Reserve Band. best collegiate engineers in the country, including and six shows have been announced for the Summer Series Tickets for all shows are on Member Presale until January a team from MIT backed by a $10,000 grant from at the Bankhead. The shows range from returning favorites, 23, 2019, when tickets go on sale to the public. ExxonMobil. The Phoenix teenagers had scraped including singer-songwriters Marc Cohn and John Waite, Marc Cohn makes a return to the Bankhead in March. together less than $1,000 and built their robot out as well as artists making their first appearance in Liver- (continued on page 3) more, such as The Family Stone and guitarist David Victor (continued on page 2) of Chelyabinsk almost exactly six from Lawrence Livermore National some parts of the federal effort, but collision range widely. years ago, the world was reminded Laboratory is taking part in a fed- LLNL research continues. Its team As if to dramatize the dangers of a sobering reality: thousands eral program that aims to identify has some 20 members with diverse lurking in space, the dramatic 2013 See Inside Section A of rocky or metallic objects big the most threatening of these Near skills ranging from materials sci- Chelyabinsk meteor explosion was Section A is filled with enough to damage Earth are speed- Earth Objects and determine how ence to astrophysics, shockwave followed a few hours later by the information about arts, people, ing through space not far from our to respond if they seem likely to physics to computer modeling. (See DEFENSE, page 6) entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts 3000 Units Remain and entertainment and bulletin board. Dublin Can Control Density Bauer-Kahan – Of Housing Who Am I and By Ron McNicoll The Dublin City Council can What Do I affect nearly 3000 units of future growth, or 55% of the residential units still remaining for construc- Stand For? tion, as set out in the city’s General By Bruce Gach Plan. This would control the rapid At the Livermore Indivisible growth that Dublin has had in the monthly meeting on January 13, Re- past three to four years. becca Bauer-Kahan, newly elected The council learned during Assembly member for the 16th its Jan. 8 meeting that 5292 total district, discussed her stances. She units could become a reality if the stated that she was motivated to General Plan were not modified. seek the Assembly seat in large part The estimated total is based on because of her interest in protect- the middle range of the highest ing the environment and offering and lowest densities in a General her expertise in the area of climate Plan zoning district, a staff planner change. She also wanted to have a stated. The inventory provides a voice crafting legislation to repre- snapshot of the General Plan as of sent the needs of all the citizens in Nov. 30, 2018. California, as well as those specifi- The total number of the re- cally in District 16. She noted that maining units are split into two her background as an environmental categories: vested and non-vested. attorney and teacher of appellate African American culture was celebrated with dancing and music by Benjamin Ofori and the Bodac The vested properties are those law would serve her well in dealing Cultural Group on Jan. 12 at the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. The event included an for which developers have either with her new position. explanation and presentation of the Kwanzaa holiday, hands-on craft tables, and an African safari a development agreement with Bauer-Kahan has just been booth. For another photo from the celebration, see page 6. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) the city, or a vested tentative map. named Assistant Speaker Pro-Tem The council cannot touch those, in the Assembly. She was assigned without risking a lawsuit from a to four Assembly committees. developer. They include privacy, public safety The non-vested properties have encompassing the whole penal Newsom Budget Emphasizes no such approvals. Developers code, banking and finance, as well have the right to build on them, as environmental safety and toxics but the densities can be negotiated. -- the protection of our water, soil Education, Housing, Debt Paydown The 2923 non-vested units and natural resources. In addition, By Ron McNicoll with $144 billion of it available in using it for ongoing expenditures. represent 55% of the remaining she said that she will work to ensure homes; the 2359 vested units Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first the General Fund, a 4% increase. He said not allocating it to ongo- that this district will get its fair share The state has an anticipated $21 ing programs will “build a strong amount to 45%. of what is needed to help local small budget shows more money for billion in extra revenue coming in foundation on which everything The biggest segment of the businesses, schools, and especially education, workforce housing for Fiscal Year 2019-20, some $6 else can be built.” non-vested total is located in the transportation in the Tri-Valley. for more Californians, and a con- billion more than forecast earlier Like his predecessor, Newsom Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, at Bauer-Kahan answered a broad tinuation of the state debt-paying 1716 units. In the vested category, spectrum of questions. policy of his predecessor, Gov. by the state Legislative Analyst’s warned that eventually there will Office. be a recession. If it occurs, it likely some 446 units remain to be built. She stated that health issues Jerry Brown. Speaking at a They include 220 at Ashton Station involve the reduction of the cost news conference in Sacramento on Newsom said he will show would be longer than the one in discipline by devoting much of the 2001, but shorter than the 2007 and 105 on the Moller Ranch. of health care and drugs. She is a Jan. 10, Newsom said the budget The second largest area of non- huge believer in health care for all, amounts to a $209 billion total, new revenue to one-time funding Great Recession. for certain programs, instead of (See NEWSOM, page 3) vested units is sited in the Down- but said that it must be done in a town Dublin Specific Plan, with (See BAUER-KAHAN, page 6) 1218 units. The Downtown Dublin Specific Plan shows 499 vested units, all of them in the Bayview Apartments on St. Patrick’s Way. Stroke Campaign Already They were approved last year on a 4-1 vote by the previous City Helping Local Patients (See DENSITY, page 4) Thanks to the community’s for front-line clinical staff mem- investment in the Campaign for bers and Hospital employees; FOLC 2016 Stroke Care, ValleyCare Chari- the addition of key roles to the table Foundation raised an unprec- Stanford Health Care – Valley- Livermore PAC edented amount to bring a much- Care team; the implementation of needed program to the Tri-Valley new care and transfer protocols; To Be Fined for community. and the launch of TeleNeurology The Campaign was launched and stroke-response procedures Errors in Filing this summer with a leadership gift (known as Stroke Alerts) on Mon- and a matching challenge from day, December 17. Since the The California Fair Political Joan and Lynn Seppala. Hundreds launch of TeleNeurology, there Practices Commission (FPPC) of community members – includ- have been 13 Stroke Alerts, 12 will meet today, January 17, at ing the Dublin, Livermore, and for patients who walked into the 10 am., to determine the fine that Pleasanton Mayors – helped raise Emergency Department (ED) and the Friends of Livermore Com- over $640,000. Donations, which one for an inpatient. mittee 2016 (FOLC 2016) will grew over the last quarter of 2018, Two days after the launch, be assessed for three violations. provided critical funding for new, the stroke team treated the first The suggested amount in a settle- cutting-edge equipment; training (See STROKE, page 7) ment agreement would be $6,000. The maximum penalty is set at $15,000. The FPPC report states, LARPD Prioritizes Diversity “Friends of Livermore (the “Com- The Livermore Area Recre- offering its activity guide in both mittee”) was a city general pur- ation and Park District Board of English and Spanish for the first pose committee that was formed Directors received an update on time this year. The guide is posted in 2007 for the purpose of ‘sup- the district's diversity efforts at its online. porting candidates and measures January 9 meeting. Ikeda noted that district staff that share the vision of preserving Alexandra Ikeda, Recreation reflects the make-up of the com- open space and agriculture in the Department Manager, pointed out munity. It includes 34 Asians, 4 Livermore Valley and improving that diversity is more than ethnic- African-Americans, 95 Hispanic/ the quality of life for Livermore.’” ity. It's about socioeconomic dif- Latino, 4 Native Americans,4 Na- Performances of Tri-Valley Repertory Theater’s musical production, FOLC 2016 was charged with ferences, inclusion, accessibility, tive Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, run through Jan. 27 at the failure to timely file 24-hour gender and age. As such, the dis- 323 Caucasians, 6 who list two or Bankhead Theater in Livermore. For an article and photos of the independent expenditure reports, trict seeks to provide programs for more ethnicities, and 9 who opted production, see page 5 of Section A. For a larger collection of timely subvendor payments, and all ages, abilities and ethnicities. photos from the production, go to www.independentnews.com. (See LIVERMORE PAC, page 2) One step involved the district (See LARPD, page 2) (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

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LARPD Foundation pro- When it comes to access, vided over $6000 last year parks and facilities are de- to allow residents to take signed to accommodate us- art in classes and camps at a ers of wheelchairs, walkers, reduced rate. scooters, strollers and other The Junior Giants Pro- such devices. gram serves 120 annually. Open space and nature There is no registration fee programs serve a variety for this baseball league. of schools throughout the The Kaiser Grant Aquatic Tri-Valley and the local Program offers low cost Livermore libraries by of- swim lessons and admis- fering educational nature sion for recreational swims. programs for children who Last year, 592 children were may not have an opportunity taught to swim and over to visit the district's open 6750 paid an entry fee of 50 space parks, Ikeda contin- cents at May Nissen swim ued. The program reached center. over 1400 students last year. Special events are pro- Many were English lan- vided for all ages and abili- guage learners, and possibly ties at little or no cost. Two the only English speakers of the most popular are Dog- within their families, accord- toberfest and the Children's ing to Ikeda. Fair, she concluded. The district works with Director Philip Pierpont the school and their families stated, "You guys do a great to offer individualized edu- job. It’s exciting to hear that The Altamont Pass wind farm, one of the earliest wind farms in the country, includes turbines dating from the cation programs for children everybody is embracing with special needs. diversity and that the staff (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) 1980s. Senior services list a va- makes this a priority. It's riety of options. Ikeda said really nice to see." that one of the most popular Director Beth Wilson Comments Invited on Sand Hill Wind Farm SEIR is the partnership with Open added, '"I am very pleased. The Alameda County Written comments should be cessive links from Pending pable of producing up to Heart Kitchen. Volunteers Diversity is something I've Community Development addressed to Andrew Young, Land Use Projects. 4 megawatts (MW) each. prepare food to serve lunch been interested in doing dur- Agency (CDA) is in the pro- Planner, ATTN: SEIR, Al- The Sand Hill project is There would be a maxi- daily. Most of the time, it is ing my time on the board. I cess of circulating a Subse- ameda County Community in the northwest corner of mum production capacity of the main meal of the day, am also thrilled to have our quent Environmental Impact Development Agency, 224 the Altamont in the Altamont 144.4 MW, states the county and the only opportunity to brochure in Spanish." Report (SEIR) for the Sand W. Winton Avenue, Suite Pass Wind Resource Area notice. socialize for participants, Wilson said she hopes Hill wind turbine repowering 110, Hayward, CA, 94544, (APWRA). It will replace The project is proposed she added. that in the future a printed in the Altamont. or at (510) 670-5400, or see 671 old, small turbines with for 15 mostly contiguous To help with socioeco- guide in Spanish would be Deadline for individuals www.acgov.org/cda/plan- up to 40 large, modern wind parcels on approximately nomic differences, there are made available. and agencies that would ning, and then follow suc towers, which will be ca 2600 acres. variety of programs. The like to comment is Feb. 6. 2014 Hyundai Accent VA Mobile Medical Outreach Team and County Excellent condition (only two owners) Low mileage - 23,665 Veteran Service Officer to Visit Pleasanton Library Asking price: $10,500 (OBO) The Pleasanton Library library is located at 400 Old VA enrollment specialists tion or assistance obtaining Call (925) 960-1671 will host the VA Palo Alto Bernal Avenue in downtown will provide information and proof of service documents Rural Health Mobile Medi- Pleasanton. assistance with questions prior to the event, contact Stereo/CD Player • Automatic transmission cal Outreach Team and the Veterans uncertain of and enrollment for VA care. the library’s information Air condition • Color: Silver Alameda County Veteran their benefits eligibility are The Veteran Service Officer desk, 925-931-3400 x4 or Service Officer to facilitate encouraged to visit as re- will provide benefits counsel Julie Eseltine at jeseltine@ free examinations, consul- quirements have changed, and process VSD 001 forms cityofpleasantonca.gov. tations, and referrals for and VA health care may for veterans who wish to ap- The City of Pleasanton NEW ON MARKET veterans. Additional VA complement current medical ply for the veteran designa- Library has been a member OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4 PM resource information will be coverage. The organizers are tion on California driver’s of Veterans Connect @ the available. Family members encouraging veterans who licenses or ID cards. Library, a statewide outreach and caregivers of veterans have been denied benefits Veterans should bring to Veterans sponsored by are welcome. in the past to attend. New an extra copy of military the California State Library, The event will run from benefits are available for discharge papers (DD214) since 2013. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thurs- Vietnam and Iraq/Afghani- and a list of current medica- Linda Futral Broker/Realtor day, January 24, 2019. The stan Veterans. tions. For more informa- 925.980.3561 [email protected] www.lindafutral.com Livermore Valley Wineries License #01257605 HARD TO FIND Las Positas Vineyards Brings Home Big Win GATED COMMUNITY! 3bed 2.5bath 1,322 sq ft $625,000 At 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Competition By Laura Ness the speedier judges (mostly panel (all wines are tasted blend, along with a Double guys, by the way), had al- blind, seriously), a palpable Gold for his 2014 Livermore Getting a wine into the ready turned in their votes, pall of disbelief fell over the Barbera Reserve, a gold for Sweepstakes at the San probably mindless of the room. Some people thought the 2015 Barbera, and golds Francisco Chronicle Wine fact that one of the wines it was a joke. Then a clamor- for the 2016 Petite Sirah and Competition isn’t the easiest was corked. ing of “let’s revote!” rever- 2015 Cabernet, both from task: there are 6,800 wines Those of us who wanted berated throughout, along Livermore. He also raked in going after the same spot on to give all the wines a fair with various other comments a pile of silvers for the 2016 the dais. Twenty panels of shake, waited until the wine that would be suitable for and 2017 Chardonnays, the judges, yours truly among in question had been re- talk radio but not a fam- 2016 Verdigris blend, the them, gathered to award poured, and were glad we ily newspaper. Those who 2017 dry rose, the 2016 medals and find the truly did. It turned out to be one hadn’t voted for it (I actually Barbera, the 2015 Cabernet win-worthy wines amongst of the winning wines in the had), felt vindicated. It was Franc, 2016 Syrah, 2016 the lot. end, and none other than the one of the most awkward Tempranillo, 2016 Petit Ver- At the Sweepstakes round 2016 Las Positas Malbec moments I’ve ever experi- dot and 2015 Obscurus, we were presented with 27 from Livermore Valley. Talk enced in judging. Cabernet-based blend. Good reds of all hues and hefts, about a wine coming back Making the congratula- show, indeed! from which we had to choose from the dead! tory call to Brent Amos, As soon as fellow wine- our top three, in order of An equal number of votes though, was far from awk- makers Steve Burman and preference. Among them were cast for the 2016 St. ward. Delivering good news Darin Winton heard the were two Pinots, a Zin, a Anne’s Crossing Zinfandel, is always a daymaker. Asked news, they went out and Primitivo, two Sangioveses, from The Ranch in Dry how he felt about having bought a bottle of scotch to two Barberas, a Carignan, Creek Valley, so the Las his wine come back from celebrate the win. “I’ll never a Syrah, a Petite Sirah, a Positas Malbec shares the the dead to win Best Red forget when Collin Cranor Mourvedre, two Grenaches, Best Red award this year. of Show, winemaker Brent showed up with glasses two Merlots, three Cabernet The best sparkling award Amos, typically parsimoni- and a bottle of champagne Sauvignons, a Cab Franc, was also shared between two ous of words, said, “Wow! the year we won best red two Malbecs, a Tennat, two wines: the actually quite de- That’s awesome. I’m glad I for the 3 Steves Zin,” said Tempranillos, a Catawba cent Trump Blanc de Blancs changed cork suppliers last Burman. That was 2014, (red native from East coast), from Monticello, VA, and year.” when the 2011 Zin from a Cinsault and a Syrah lead- the Goose Watch Sparkling Amos, who previously Cienega Valley took Best ing blend that also included Rose from the Finger Lakes worked at Fenestra Winery, Red at the Sweepstakes. “I Mourvedre, Petite Sirah of New York. (That’s the last is used to racking up med- feel like this is a way to pay and Tempranillo. Oh, and time you’ll see “decent” as als for his wines, and this (See WINE, page 10) one of them was corked. By an antecedent to that particu- competition was particularly the time the back room got lar name.) fruitful. In addition to the the word that a corked wine When the announcement Best of Show Red, he also had been poured (shame was made about the iden- garnered a prestigious Best upon whoever was in charge tity of the Blanc de Blancs, of Class for his 2016 Cocci- of that bottle), several of which was sent up by my neous, a Tempranillo-based

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MathCounts Competition Showcases Livermore Math Students Middle school students Annual MathCounts compe- the support of the Liver- their mathematical skills students to connect and local scientists, mathemati- from throughout the city tition, hosted by the Liver- more Valley Education and creativity. Participating to showcase their talents. cians, community mem- gathered at Granada High more Valley Joint Unified Foundation (LVEF). 142 schools were Christensen “MathCounts provides a bers, parents, and teachers School on Saturday, Janu- School District (LVJUSD) students from seven Liver- Middle School, East Avenue great opportunity for stu- lead the clubs. The weekly ary 12, 2019 for the 23rd and made possible through more schools showcased Middle School, Joe Mi- dents to stretch their minds activities reinforce middle chell K-8 School, Junction in mathematics because of school math content, while Avenue K-8 School, and the types of problem solv- providing opportunities for Mendenhall Middle School ing both during the com- extended application of from LVJUSD; as well as petition as well as during problem-solving skills. Livermore Valley Montes- their weekly MathCounts “The earnestness and sori School and Our Savior club meetings,” said Robyn the creativity these students Lutheran School. Schlichter, Coordinator of show while engaging in The first-place team in MathCounts for LVJUSD. difficult problems is truly the 6th Grade Division came Each LVJUSD school inspiring,” said Superinten- from Mendenhall Middle runs its own MathCounts dent Kelly Bowers, Ed.D., School (MMS); with mem- club to foster a community who attended the event to bers Audrey Manley, Aarav of dedicated math students. cheer on the mathemati- Mehta, Ziad Mohammed, The club provides a key cians. “I am grateful to the and Jason Wylde. Menden- foundation for STEM edu- members of LVEF for their hall Middle School’s team cation - science, technology, ongoing support in making also took first place in the engineering, and math. Vol- this opportunity available to combined 7th/8th Grade unteer coaches that include our students.” Division. Yoav Feigenbaum, Liam Manley, Shunsuke Sakagami, and Prisha Sheth represented the MMS first- place team. The top five scorers from 6th grade were given individual awards, Live Music Every Sunday! as were the top ten scorers Gorgeous Grounds Available For Weddings & Events from the 7th and 8th grade Erin Jackson of Joe Michell school calculates a mathematical equation. Livermore division. Fine Wines Made From Our Own California middle school students meeting at Granada High School strove to solve tough math The event and the club Certified Organic Grapes problems on Jan. 12 at the 23th Annual MathCounts Competition. (Photo - Doug represent a community effort to provide various RetzlaffVineyards.com Jorgensen) avenues and activities for Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed

LIVERMORE PAC TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE’S (Continued from first page) provide sufficient notice to 2016 were inadvertent. The but misunderstood the tim- potential major donors. In FPPC staff acknowledged ing of reports for these ex- Tuxes Tails 2016, the Committee spent this in the settlement stipu- penditures.” & $213,998 on the Livermore lation. Rounds noted, “To ad- City Council race, both for “The campaign finance dress the complicated nature and against candidates. rules are complicated, es- of campaign expenditure David Rounds, Chair, pecially in regard to inde- reporting, the Friends of Friends of Livermore Com- pendent expenditures. Like Livermore Committee 2018 mittee 2018, issued the fol- most citizen groups, FOLC last year engaged an expert lowing statement, “The re- 2016 used volunteers to fill in FPPC rules to help the porting errors by the Friends out and submit the reports. committee avoid any future of Livermore Committee They did an admirable job, issues." ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER NEWSOM FEBRUARY 9TH, 2019 (Continued from first page) Come see who ’s on the Red Carpet! Dinner, Live & Silent Auction. “This is a structurally was mayor. It would give the details of a plan that Tuxes & Country Club Casual But No Denim. balanced budget over the every kindergarten child a gives every Californian the next four years. We recog- savings account for college. opportunity to succeed and Castlewood Country Club, Pleasanton nize prevailing winds glob- “Even a few hundred dol- take part in our growing 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM ally. It recognizes the stock lars in an account increases economy,” Glazer stated. For Tickets visit our website: www.tvar.org • $100 per ticket or $700 for a table of 8. market, and the anxiety chances to go to college. We New Democratic 16th many feel over this mo- will put in tens of millions District Assembly mem- ment in time,” explained of dollars to build it up for ber Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Newsom. the rest of the state,” he said. could not be reached before Education and Health Newsom also would like the Independent’s press and Human Services have to put $56 million into state deadline. been allocated the most agencies that provide child On the day after New- funds. The K-12 educational support. Offices in 21 coun- som’s speech, officials in the level shows $60 billion, and ties are understaffed, and Pleasanton Unified School higher education, including can’t get the money owed District (PUSD) issued a community colleges, $17.9 to families. The investment joint statement declaring billion. would bring in $347 million that the state still has a long Newsom said he will ask for child support, he said. way to go to make Califor- the Legislature for money Newsom will work to nia public school districts SEE HOW to make the second year in provide six months of paid whole financially. the state’s community col- family leave. He said, “It’s Representatives of the leges tuition-free. The first a developmental necessity. PUSD teachers and clas- year already is free to all If you are a fiscal conserva- sified employees’ unions, ROBOTS students, because of a bill tive, nothing should matter school board President Val- signed in 2017 by Brown. more to you than having the erie Arkin and Superinten- Previously, since 1986, only parent spending time devel- dent David Haglund sent out low-income students quali- oping the architecture of a a news release Jan.11 that CHANGE fied for a waiver. young life. Or do you want showed how short the state Addressing state debt, the government to do it?” budget still falls compared the Newsom budget prom- On housing, Newsom to what is needed today. ises to help pay down the plans to “help put teeth in The release stated, LIVES state’s liability in the PERS the Regional Housing Needs “Though some in the media and STRS benefits funding, Assessment”. If cities and have claimed that public which public agencies and counties don’t meet their education in California is school districts pay to cover obligations to zone land for now “fully funded”, that their share of employee enough workforce hous- is far from true. In reality, benefits. ing, they should lose any the state has only restored Newsom said the budget transportation money from school funding to the 2008 will be able to pay down $3 SB1, the so-called gas tax, level, which is nowhere near billion in PERS. “It’s not which funds various trans- enough to meet the needs of insignificant.” portation segments, includ- our schools in 2019. In regard to the Local ing public transit, bike and “To further complicate Robotics Day Control Funding Formula pedestrian paths, and road matters, the state continues (LCFF), on which school repair. Newsom would give to shift financial responsi- San Ramon Regional Medical Center is expanding our robotic surgical districts depend annually, he jurisdictions time to comply. bilities to districts without services. Mako and daVinci robots help our doctors do all kinds of is offering a 3.46% Cost of Newsom also aims to add providing funds to support things that may make life better for our patients: Living Adjustment (COLA). $500 million in one-time those mandates. This is According to Newsom, it in- money for middle income further compounded by the • Help people move better with ‘new’ hips or knees creases the COLA compared housing, now funded at rapidly rising cost of living • Make it possible to achieve sustainable weight loss to that in recent years. He $43 million. Another $500 in the Bay Area, where dis- also added $576 million to million would be added to tricts are finding it increas- • Precisely remove a tumor or growth special education programs. an existing $85 million tax ingly difficult to sustain a • Take care of annoying female conditions and quickly get back to Addressing Early Child- credit for low- and moder- living wage for employees.” daily life hood Education, Newsom ate-income housing, which The signers want the state • And more! said he wants to phase in would be paired with an to restore public schools to 4-year-olds over three years. existing 4% federal tax de- the high ranks of funding Exciting new technology lets patients address a variety of health issues It will take that long to build duction for developers. that California enjoyed in the facilities and hire the the 1970s, when the state with typically smaller scars, faster recovery and better outcomes. teachers. GLAZER SUPPORTIVE; was in the top 10 in the na- One-fourth of Califor- PUSD SHOWS NUANCED tion in regard to per-pupil TUESDAY, JAN. 22, 2019 BLACKHAWK nia’s school districts do not COMMENT funding. Now it is in the Noon - 3 p.m. – Ribbon CONFERENCE ROOM have kindergartens. New- Sen. Steve Glazer, the bottom 10. som has money earmarked Orinda Democrat who rep- The release calls for ac- cutting for robots, open house San Ramon Regional to deliver a full day of uni- resents the Valley in the 7th tion. “We need your help. It 5:30 - 7 p.m. – Seminars Medical Center versal kindergarten. The District seat, expressed on will take all of us, focused and demonstrations by our 6001 Norris Canyon Road budget includes $750 mil- his state website his support on improving the state’s robotic-trained surgeons San Ramon, CA 94583 lion to retrofit classrooms. for Newsom’s budget. funding model, to ensure we Working with the Depart- “I applaud Gov. Newsom are able to meet the needs of ments of Education, Social for proposing a budget that the next generation of learn- Services and Finance, he invests in education, health ers. We must fight for what’s RSVP to join us for a hands-on look at our robots by visiting said that such a program care and housing – all the right for our children.” OurSanRamonHospital.com or call (844) 712-8315. can be created. After it is crucial needs of the state The statement urges peo- successful, Newsom’s goal – while offering a prudent ple to contact local and state is to extend kindergarten to approach to taking on our elected officials to support 3-year-olds. long-term obligations,” said the passage of key legisla- Newsom wants to see an Glazer. tion to improve the funding education financial savings “I look forward to work- model. More information program that was developed ing with him and my fellow is on the district website at in San Francisco when he legislators to hammer out www.pleasantonusd.net. 4 The Independent • JANUARY 17, 2019

MAILBOX EDITORIAL (Opinions voiced in letters bonds. Similarly, Congress spending money on things have yet to find it mentioned published in Mailbox are can authorize Trump to issue man has no control of. in the 47-page report. Women's March for All those of the author and do unsecured Wall Bonds in Founding father Thomas A Women’s March has been scheduled at not necessarily reflect the any amount he desires, with Jefferson said in 1773: “The the Amador Valley High School football field opinion of The Independent. the interest rate and repay- The Homeless Games, glow of one warm thought ment terms to be determined is to me worth more than in Pleasanton. The Independent will not Part I – Burning Money publish anonymous let- later. The only restriction: money.” The first such march in the Tri-Valley, it repayment cannot in any Greg Scott, We need good, warm joins the nationwide commemoration of the ters. All letters are required Livermore to have the names of the way come from the US tax- thoughts implemented to- payer (except for $1 billion ‘We need ever-more ward homelessness and not 2017 Women’s March in Washington D.C. persons submitting them. or so for the administra- money to solve the home- simply the burning of more This year’s theme is #TruthToPower, celebrat- Abusive letters may be re- ing the #WomensWave, and knowing you can tors). Tariffs on goods from less problem!’ cry some money. jected or edited. Frequent non-profit service provid- #UseYourVoice. Mexico wouldn’t count, for letter writers may have example, as we would pay ers, some citizens and some The local event kicks off with a rally in the publication of their letters Unify Livermore is higher prices to pay for the in government. Nonsense! Committed, Community Amador Valley High School football stadium delayed. Letters should be tariffs. Ever-more money is not on Saturday, January 19th at 1:00 p.m. Speeches sent by email to editmail@ All Trump has to do is going to solve homeless- Group is Not will be followed by a march through downtown compuserve.com) convince us to buy the bonds ness. By Panglossian pro- Asa Strout, (he is a great salesman). I nouncement like that of CEO, Unify Livermore Pleasanton, ending back at the stadium with a TDS and a Wall Women’s Expo. More than a dozen non-profits would expect him to put a pollyanna the headline Last week we saw an ad On the Border reads: “Report Says County in The Independent by the will showcase their literature on tables at the up at least $1 billion; that Robert Rao, plus $1000 or so from each Can End Homelessness by Community Group. In this Expo, and some businesses will be represented. Livermore Businessman of his Base should bring in 2023” (“The Independent”, ad they made the claim that Organizers invite people of all ages and 'Trump Derangement the $5.7 billion he desires 1/10/2019, front page). they are “committed to a genders who share the belief that empowerment Syndrome' (Psychology To- and more. The “Report” is the plan with housing that does calls for inclusion, expression, activism, and day) is not yet recognized as Now Trump has his Wall, “Plan to End Homelessness” not dominate the site.” We involvement to join the march. an official mental disorder.... Pelosi hasn’t agreed to more (hereafter referred to as the found this statement inter- We urge all not just to take part in the march, but almost. Certainly the than $2 billion for the Wall, ‘report’) by the Alameda esting because Community County-based non-profit Group, as a group and its but also to continue to be engaged in actions common man can clearly and the government shut- see signs of this disorder down can end. EveryOneHome. It propos- supporters, have constantly that will result in change. in progressives, media and es we spend another $228 advocated for little to no never-Trumpers. Downtown Planning million to solve homeless- housing on the downtown ness. Such preposterousness site, even when affordable If you are constantly Tom O'Neill, watching CNN, MSNBC and braggadocio in written housing is required on the Livermore words or implementation downtown site. and the mainstream media Since I was about ten you will only reinforce this does nothing of the kind. Community Group DENSITY years old I have understood If you all think EveryO- claiming they are commit- (Continued from first page) disorder. that it is easier to know when It's like being an alco- neHome’s notion is true, ted to housing is far from the there is a fraud in progress then consider the plight of truth. It can be seen in their Council, with Councilmem- her promise does not bar holic and going to a bar to be than to know what is being ber Arun Goel opposed. her from any future run for around like-minded people San Francisco. The City ads and their public com- concealed. There is a hid- of San Francisco’s Depart- ments to the City Council. The third major planning a council seat. to justify your drinking. den agenda in progress in area is positioned in the The selections were Let me help those in- ment of Homelessness has For proof of their po- the council's planning of an annual budget of $241 sitions you can look at Dublin Crossing Specific made by Haubert, but un- flicted with TDS. The wall is downtown. Not believing Plan. All of its 1395 units der Dublin’s appointments only 'one component' of an million. Do you all think it their previous ads (http:// this, Karl Wente, indirectly, is working? If yes then go vibrantlivermore.com/me- are vested, with some under policy, the council has a overall strategy to secure the and others by rumbling, construction. voice, and can override border and end the chaos. take a look at 300 Hayes, dia/). On July 5th they ran have told me to just shut up. but please do not step on the an ad and petition asking A fourth, minor area, choices with which it does Politicians who live behind Okay. I will. called the Historic Area not agree. walls are telling you "they used hypodermic needles or citizens of Livermore if they Specific Plan, shows 19 There were 14 applicants don't work". Even the Pope in the human feces. wanted less housing on the vested units in the Schaefer for three terms on the plan- doesn't think it should be Global Warming We solve homelessness downtown site. They then Ranch, and no non-vested ning commission. Kumagai built as he sits behind a 20 Kenneth Nather, when we feel the need – presented the petition to the units. asked Haubert what “litmus foot Vatican wall. Livermore ethically and morally – in City Council and continued The staff report was in- test” he used to determine If walls don't work why Lately every issue of the our hearts and minds to do to advocate for little to no formational only; no action selections. Josey said, “On did God tell Nehemiah to Independent has articles so. No amount of money housing. was taken. Mayor David the campaign trail, we heard build one? about controlling global supplants this or the neces- In fact, Unify Livermore Haubert called for the report a lot of sentiment for fresh If that doesn't resonate... warming. It seems to me the sary political will required. and its partners and our sup- porters have been the groups several months ago. Staff (opinions). We heard that you're probably sitting in the writers should go to their Dr. Martin Luther King said “Let us realize the arc of the who are actually committed has plans to follow up with people want change in the local bar. history sources. A slight moral universe is long, but to housing on the down- reports that address more city, new ideas. How do you tilt of the earth or the moon aspects of the density’s im- weigh that versus people How to Fund it bends toward justice.” We town site while Community results in all sorts of climate must live that justice – be Group has been committed pact, including mitigation with good experience?” Trump's Wall changes. that would be needed for Haubert said that in- it racial, social, economic, to the exact opposite. Our Patrick Spangler, I lived in Missoula, Mon- traffic congestion. cumbent planning com- environmental all inclusive track record can be seen Pleasanton tana. Six or seven times in The inventory discus- missioner Mittan brought – to each other. We cannot online at our website (www. Tired of Trump, Pelosi the world’s history there sion comes at a time when four years’ experience to just purchase it with astro- unifylivermore.com), on So- and their cohorts butting two new councilmembers, the commission, the longest have been huge ice dams nomical amounts of money. cial Media (www.facebook. heads like two herds of an- Jean Josey and Shawn Ku- near Mount Sentinel. The Yes there is a lot of good com/unifylivermore), and on the five-member panel. gry bulls in the USA’s china magai, have begun their Two others had two years; Bitter Root Valley was filled being done out there in during council meetings. shop? America is the land of terms. the remaining two would with water. The ice dams regard to homelessness; If you value affordable innovation, so let’s encour- Growth has been a con- be new. melted and the water cre- however there is a lot of housing and want to support age them to innovate! tentious issue for several Haubert said he thought ated the Columbia Gourge. spinning of fatuous industry an organization that is truly Trump, on public TV, has years in Dublin, because of more experience was need- There were no SUVs or and mouthing of empty plat- committed to housing on promised to build a Wall its effects on school campus ed, so he selected Thalblum, coal-fired power plants to itudes toward homelessness the downtown site, support and have Mexico pay for population, and the ever- with her council experience, cause the global warming. also. We continue to dress Unify Livermore. We are it. The problem: negotiat- and Benson, because of The Arctic Ocean is symptoms – inadequately committed. growing traffic congestion, ing with Mexico will take especially on Dublin Bou- her service on the DSRSD colder now than it was 15 - and not solve causalities. List of Partners: Liver- time, and Trump wants his levard and the streets that board. Burning money does not more Valley Chamber of money now. One solution: years ago. Washington State feed into it. Many of the Haubert said he thought make up for better ideas and Commerce, Livermore Wine Wall Bonds. was once a tropical forest complaints have come from similarly about experience pathways that now are not Growers Association, Inno- I am old enough (80) to with Ginko trees. 1,100 residents in the East Dublin vs. freshness in other ap- taken. One idea is California vation Tri-Valley, Interfaith remember when everyone years ago North Dakota Specific Plan, who want pointments, trying to get Assembly Bill 2176 (CA AB Housing, Livermore Shake- bought War Bonds to help was covered by a glacier. I growth slowed or reduced a geographical balance 2176) signed into law by speare Festival, Livermore finance World War II. Even am sure man is not capable to help control what they around the city, and as much then-Governor Jerry Brown Science and Society Center. school children saved their of causing global weather of a gender balance as pos- on 27 September 2016. I say is a traffic nightmare nickels and dimes to buy changes. I hope we will stop along Dublin Boulevard. sible. He also asked staff’s East Dublin residents must opinion about people who drive down Dublin Bou- had a record of service. levard to bring their teen- Goel thanked Haubert age children to Dublin for sharing his process, and SHORT NOTES High School. However, said his proposals had “a lot the school district is plan- of depth and breadth. not ning a second high school just a stroke of the brush.” was traveling south on John- and-incentives/businesses- Update: Pickup Truck and the impact of air pollu- and-fleets/school-buses. campus for up to 2500 stu- On the Human Services son Drive and attempted to tion on the global climate. dents at the 23-acre former Commission, Ankita Shar- Driver Cooperating make a left turn onto Tom with Authorities Applications will be ac- Promenade proposed site ma and Janet Songey were Burnett Lane. cepted until January 31, Tri-Valley Democrats between Dublin Boulevard reappointed to four-year During the course of the The video also shows the 2019. You can submit an Host January Meeting and Central Parkway, east terms; Candy Velasco was Dec. 21 collision investiga- driver of the pickup failing application through the Air The TriValley Demo- of Chancery Lane. chosen for a two-year term. tion that was reported on in to yield to the pedestrian in District's Funding and In- cratic Club invites the com- THALBLUM IS NEW The council reappointed last week's issue, the Pleas- the middle of the marked centives web page, http:// munity to the organization’s PLANNING PANELIST Joe Washington, and ap- anton Police Department crosswalk, resulting in the www.baaqmd.gov/funding- January meeting. Dr. David The council reappointed pointed former school board received an anonymous tip pickup knocking the pedes- and-incentives/. R Jefferson will speak on planning commissioner member Sameer Hakim as regarding the identity of the trian to the ground. Interested applicants are “The Myth of Secure In- Scott Mittan to a four-year well as Kristen Speck to pickup truck driver it was Though the driver also encouraged to register ternet Voting,” with a Q&A term on the Dublin Planning the Parks and Community seeking. stopped at the collision to attend an informational discussion to follow. This Commission, and appointed Services Commission, all An investigating officer scene, he provided infor- webinar on January 17 at event will be held Monday, former Councilmember to four-year terms. successfully contacted and mation that was later de- 1:00 PM. January 21, from 7:00-9:00 Janine Thalblum to a four- Kathy Blackburn was re- confirmed the identity of termined to be false. As a The Carl Moyer Pro- PM at the IBEW Hall, 6250 year term. Dawn Benson appointed, and Gina Gabri- the pickup truck driver. The result, the police had been gram offers grant funding Village Pkwy, Dublin. Doors was assigned to a two-year ell and Steve Minnier were driver is cooperating with asking the public for infor- to Bay Area school bus will open at 6:30 PM for pre- term. She is a former Dublin appointed to the Heritage the investigation and is not mation on the collision as fleet operators to reduce air presentation conversation, San Ramon Services Dis- and Cultural Arts Commis- under arrest at this time. well as the driver's identity. pollution from older school beverages, and desserts. For trict director. sion to four-year terms. Subsequently, the pickup buses. Up to $400,000 in more information, contact Thalblum served nine On the Senior Cen- truck driver’s identity is not Grant Funding funding is available for Mary, maryqcontrary3@ months on the council, as an ter Advisory Committee, being released. the purchase of an electric- gmail.com. The event is free Christine Sevier, Michele This case will be sent Available for Bay Area appointee replacing the late Public Schools powered school bus, and up of charge. Vice-mayor Don Biddle. Wayland, and Susan Wood to the Alameda County to $220,000 in funding is She agreed not to run for were appointed to four-year District Attorney’s Office The Air District is an- available for the purchase re-election as a condition terms. Susan Miller was for review. nouncing funding opportu- of a compressed natural gas of her appointment. The given a two-year appoint- The incident occurred nities for Bay Area public (or propane) powered school Correction ment. around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. schools. The School Com- bus. Funding can also be council made it clear that A story in the Jan. 10 Inde- 21, when a pedestrian trav- munity Grants Program used for electrical charg- pendent stated that African eling from the west side to provides up to $2,500 to ing and alternative-fueling Americans total 11% of the east side of Tom Burnett K-12 public school teachers, infrastructure for new buses. the county population, but Lane in a marked crosswalk student leaders, and parent Funds must be used to 49% of them are homeless was hit by a truck turning leaders for air quality related replace existing buses, and people. It should have said (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) onto Tom Burnett Lane from projects. are available on a first-come, PUBliShER: Joan Kinney Seppala Johnson Drive. that African Americans ASSOCiATE PUBliShER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) The primary purpose first-served basis. 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BAUER-KAHAN (Continued from first page) responsible fashion, and in a environmental safety and survivors. She discussed Red Cross Issues way that will succeed. toxic materials”. She asked having the public schools She noted that education Bauer-Kahan if she could be able to offer an anti-bias Emergency Call locally needs more resources. commit to meet with Tri- education program beginning She was definitely aware of Valley Cares to keep apprised in kindergarten. She wants to For Blood Donors school funding difficulties, of environmental programs help children from an early mentioning that because of at the lab and to meet when age “not to hate”. her involvement in her chil- major issues of community Bauer-Kahan felt that Fewer Drives, Busy Holiday Schedules dren’s experiences, she has a and environmental protection something has to be done Lead to Blood Shortage personal viewpoint. She said arise. Bauer-Kahan said that about fundraising for can- that It’s good to be a mom in she will meet with anyone. didates. The disclosure laws local schools to observe the Ellis Goldberg stated are excellent in that they A donation shortfall over the winter “We hope people can resolve to save problems. that car manufactures build require naming the specific holidays is prompting the American lives now – when there is an emer- Transportation is another unsafe products, bankers individuals who are con- Red Cross to issue an emergency call gency need – as well as throughout the priority. One that works for defraud us, PG&E execu- tributing funds. However, for blood and platelet donors to give year,” added Numark. everybody to connect the tives make decisions that kill there was all this behind the now to prevent a blood shortage from All eligible donors, especially Tri-Valley to other systems people and they all get slaps scenes trail of money from continuing throughout winter and af- platelet donors and blood donors with will ultimately mean less on the hand. “There aren’t big business to get certain fecting patient care. type O blood, are urged to make an traffic. Making sure the trans- teeth in the laws that govern people elected. She said that The Red Cross collected more than appointment to give in the coming portation corridors moving corporate crime.” Bauer-Ka- she should spend her time 27,000 fewer blood and platelet dona- days to help restock the shelves for forward are “green” will han replied, “Every vote will governing and helping all of help get California closer to be with you, my constituents, us, not fund raising. tions the weeks of Christmas and New hospital patients. Eligible donors can a 100% clean energy future. in mind and not corporations Joanne Morrison, a mem- Year’s than needed to sustain a suffi - find a blood or platelet donation oppor- What we are doing in or special interests.” ber of the Indivisible Educa- cient blood supply. During this period, tunity and schedule an appointment to the criminal justice system Clare Moran asked about tion Subcommittee, wanted about 1,350 fewer blood drives were donate by using the free Blood Donor is unjust and fiscally irre- criminal justice reform and to discuss vaping, a critical hosted by volunteer sponsor groups App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or sponsible. “We shouldn’t be eliminating bail. Bauer-Ka- issue in the schools. One than required to meet patient needs calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800- spending more on prisons han remarked that it was bill currently in the Senate as busy holiday schedules kept many 733-2767). Volunteer blood drive hosts than we are on schools.” important to keep the most will be opposed by a lot of donors away. are also critically needed to prevent the Reforming the justice system dangerous offenders in jail big money. Also, Assembly “Many people may not realize that shortage from worsening this winter. is vital. We should move the and not the ones who just Bill 131 could be vulner- blood products are perishable, and the Upcoming blood donation opportu- money saved to places where could not afford bail. Billions able. It prohibits the cigarette only source of lifesaving blood for nities in Livermore include: Jan. 18, 12 it is better spent. of dollars are spent every manufacturers from advertis- patients is volunteer blood donors,” p.m. - 6 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Bauer-Kahan talked about year on 70% of people just ing with cartoons and other said Cliff Numark, senior vice presi- Church, 4743 East Avenue; Feb. 12, 8 immigration and what is awaiting trial at a system approaches that appeal to dent, Red Cross Biomedical Services. a.m. - 2 p.m., Granada High School, happening on the border to cost of over $100/day. Bail children. Bauer-Kahan sug- families. The federal govern- reform needs to be looked gested that especially when “When donations decline – as they did 400 Wall Street; and Feb. 15, 12 p.m. ment is not helping them at at after data collected by the bills come up that benefit around the holidays and may further - 6 p.m., Asbury United Methodist all, she believes. The state new risk assessment decision the big interests, opponents decline if severe winter weather and Church, 4743 East Avenue. needs to work on solutions pathway bill that was passed should create coalitions in flu season pick up – lifesaving medical Donation drives in Pleasanton for those legitimately seeking has been reviewed. this district and others, and treatments could be delayed.” include: Jan. 18 and 19, 7:45 a.m. - 3 asylum. One of her pledges is Positions on white nation- include PTAs across the Right now, the Red Cross has less p.m.; Jan. 20, 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.; to get colleagues to agree that alism and the trends across State, to call your assembly than a three-day supply of most blood Jan. 21, 22, and 23, 11:45 a.m. - 7 where the federal govern- the country were cited. Bau- and senate representatives types on hand, well below the ideal p.m.; Jan. 25 and 26, 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.; ment falls down, the State er-Kahan stated that the way with your concerns. Build a five-day supply needed to respond to and Jan. 27, 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. All of California will step in. In the President spoke about power base around an issue, emergencies and daily hospital needs. Pleasanton events occur at the Pleas- regard to the current govern- immigrants and spreading in this case around nicotine. Blood products are currently being anton Blood Donation Center, 5556-B ment shutdown, she pledges hatred was abhorrent to her. She advised, “You get to distributed to hospitals faster than Springdale Avenue. she will work to do every- It’s not what this country or vote and the special interests donations are coming in. thing that we can as a state the State of California stands don’t. Your voices matter to stand up for the values and for. She mentioned that her more.” the right thing. What is com- relatives were Holocaust (Continued on page 6) ing down from Washington is shocking. Spending $5.4 billion on a wall is not the answer. “Nobody wants to be illegal.” There is a lot of work to be done with campaign finance reform. Bauer-Ka- han’s advice is to show up EOPLEEOPLE ANTANT PENPEN PACEPACE and vote for the person who PP WW OO SS is going to be the best for our community. She stated that this district did that. The transparency informa- tion required in advertising was really beneficial in this election. Consumer privacy needs to be improved, given what has been happening on the internet. The public safety com- mittee is where gun violence prevention bills go. She will advocate to get gun safety bills moved to the assembly floor for a vote. Environment and climate change need to be addressed locally. Climate change is causing the fires; then the fires are causing worsening climate conditions. Legisla- tion needs to be passed to protect our communities, as well as climate change. Her office will be working with local communities on this problem. Protecting the coasts are important to Cali- fornia, although not to this administration in Washing- ton, she noted. Governor Newsom is in- terested in health care for all. Bauer-Kahan will be advanc- ing it in a responsible way, as well as lowering phar- maceutical costs. Increasing funding for education is of prime importance. In ad- This is what a continuous, activated Central Park could look like right in the heart of our downtown, dition, vaping has become benefiting everyone. a huge issue in the school system. She will be talking about this in the legislature. THE CITY COUNCIL WANTS HOUSING. Van Rainey, Chairman The Livermore Council approved of Livermore Indivisible, asked about her perspective up to 130 units of 3 and 4 story apartments, instead of a linear Central Park residents on full and fair funding for have said they would prefer. In the Community Outreach process, the people ranked K through 12 schools. She remarked that schools get Housing last (#10) in their preferences for the downtown development. Community to decide how they spend Character ranked #2 and and Open Space ranked #3. Ignoring the public, the Council the money they receive; she supports that. By cut- favored more housing. ting costs elsewhere, more money can be directed to funding schools for teach- ers and other needs, such as WE CAN HAVE BOTH. Housing should be on the edges of the public open English language learners, school lunches and foster space,not blocking it. It is possible to place the required housing so that it will care children. Continue to complement the open space. provide free education for all children. Children with individual education plans also require more resources. THERE IS TIME FOR A BETTER PLAN. Mary Perner, board presi- The Community Group is committed dent of Tri-Valley Cares, a to a plan with housing that does not dominate the site and a continuous Central Park, a group that monitors activities at Lawrence Livermore Na- quality Hotel, less traffic and better parking. If the Council continues to dodge what the tional Laboratories (LLNL), commented that the State of people want as expressed in the Outreach Process, we will be actively working to give California has some jurisdic- citizens the plan they want. tion over LLNL, including its hazardous waste permit. “You stressed that you sit on committees that involve Ad produced by Community Group. For more information, visit us at VibrantLivermore.com 6 The Independent • JANUARY 17, 2019

New Interactive Map Offers Two Ways to Explore Alameda County Watersheds A groundbreaking map- Pro is available for free at geology, and wildlife found ping project now repre- www.google.com/earth. in local watersheds. From sents all of the watersheds It is a geospatial software Berkeley to Fremont to in Alameda County. The application that displays a Livermore, the online map Alameda County Water- virtual globe, which offers has interactive, clickable shed Map, a project of the the ability to analyze and watersheds with a quick Alameda Cou trol and Wa- capture geographical data. overview and printable ter Conservation District The interactive water- maps. (ACFC&WCD), is an in- shed maps let the public "Learn More" pages for teractive, online map of ev- compare the historical and each watershed include ery watershed in Alameda present-day watersheds, an overview of the water- County, designed to help zoom in on creeks and fol- shed, features, creeks and professionals, educators low them to the Bay, and waterbodies, flora, fauna, and outdoor enthusiasts ex- learn more about restoration hydrology and geology, plore and learn more about projects and other features subwatersheds, restoration the region's watersheds. and points of interest. efforts, recreation opportu- Users of Google Earth In addition to the Google nities, ways to get involved Pro may easily download Earth Watershed Map, us- and more. The maps can be KMZ (Keyhole Markup ers can navigate to the found at www.acfloodcon- Livermore Valley Perfoming Arts Center's Jan. 12 event celebrating African American language Zipped) water- ACFC&WCD Explore Wa- trol.org/resources/explore- culture featured a historical display illustrating the contributions of African people shed map files to use with tersheds website to learn watersheds/. in America, from Sojourner Truth to Neil deGrasse Tyson and Barack Obama. The the software. Google Earth more about the hydrology, event was co-sponsored by Grandmothers Who Help, a locally-based organization dedicated to passing down the history of the African American people and promoting unity in our community. The event took place in-between the official dates of Kwanzaa and African-American History Month which happens every February. The date also occurs a week prior to the Monday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, January 21. For a larger collection of photos from the celebration, go to www.independentnews.com. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) BAUER-KAHAN (Continued from page 5) An audience member Livermore City Council planning. It does not lead to mentioned LBGTQ issues. member Trish Munro noted smart growth. Bauer-Kahan stated that it that problems with home- An audience member was crucial that these indi- lessness and housing had not brought up the importance viduals be accorded all the been addressed, nor had the of civic education start- rights, protection and respect articulation between local ing young, so that youth given every other person. and state government. Bau- can understand how public Another attendee stated er-Kahan replied that those policy works. Bauer-Kahan that in the election, your op- issues were easier to solve on praised the work that Con- ponents villainized workers local levels and state levels gressman Eric Swalwell has and unions. “What are you than in Washington. carried out in local schools going to do about this?” Bauer-Kahan said she to educate students on bal- Bauer-Kahan noted that was a “huge believer” that lot measures. He has set up workforces need to earn a local entities know best how mock elections and shown living wage, have health- to create smart growth. She why it is important for citi- care and retain the ability noted that the legislature zens to vote. to work. When these are not will be discussing SB 50. Bauer-Kahan closed stat- available, many other things It will affect the entire state ing that no matter what the happen. Taxpayers end up concerning requirements party affiliation of a con- paying anyway with higher for more growth, without stituent, or whether or not E.R. visits and homeless considering the need to catch someone voted for her, it was problems. up with the infrastructure her job to represent everyone From the Arroyo del Valle Watershed to the Arroyo de la Laguna Watershed, users Anne White, a member involved to handle the in- in Assembly District 16. “I can learn more about watershed geology, hydrology, creeks, trails, parks, and find of the Livermore school crease in population that want your voices to be heard. information on restoration efforts and volunteer opportunities with the Alameda board, asked Bauer-Kahan to the number of housing units I want to govern with you as County Interactive Watershed Map (Image courtesy of ACFC&WCD). visit the Livermore schools. would cause. This “one size all of my partners.” Bauer-Kahan said that she fits all” thinking is not good. She can be reached at would. She added that al- Cities should be given at assemblymember.bauer- though we have excellent least a few years to prepare [email protected]; DEFENSE schools here, we need to for the changes, especially 916-319-2016 (Continued from first page ) continue providing our chil- in the areas designated as Livermore Indivisible dren with all the resources transit hubs. Local planning can be reached at livermore- passage of another big rock meters. Some 20,000 have pan, generating large waves to address our well-rounded commissions and city coun- [email protected] in the opposite direction at been identified to date, with that caused damage and education needs. cils cannot be taken out of a distance of some 17,000 thousands more thought to be required emergency rescues miles from Earth. orbiting the sun not far from along the coasts of Japan, While the Chelyabinsk near Earth’s orbit, difficult South Korea, North Korea event injured more than to spot because of their size. and Russia. 1,200 and damaged some The Chelyabinsk me- Another exercise con- ter input from technical and detailed understanding of sult was improved safety 7,000 buildings, the other teor is thought to have been sidered the impact of a 400 emergency response experts. the asteroid. for Earth. It wouldn’t do asteroid caused no damage. about 20 meters across. It meter asteroid smashing into They would consider the With that in mind, LLNL to break one large asteroid It was noticed mainly by as- exploded with the energy the Gulf of Mexico, generat- answers to questions like modelers like Remington are “into four large pieces” that tronomers and space buffs as equivalent of perhaps 20 ing huge, destructive waves. these: simulating kinetic impacts continue traveling to Earth, news reports focused on the Hiroshima bombs, doing but also releasing so much Is the approaching as- on asteroids of various sizes, Remington said. dramatic events in Russia. limited damage because it chlorine from salty water teroid too close to deflect? shapes, composition and Still, the day’s scary entered Earth’s atmosphere that atmospheric concentra- How big is it, how fast is it dynamics. events nudged the U.S. fur- at a shallow angle and ex- tions of chlorine gas were moving and does it look as A very heavy asteroid ther in the direction of a ploded 15 miles high. doubled. if is hitting the middle of the might have to be hit by serious program to defend The rock that passed in This hypothetical but ocean or a heavily populated more heavy rockets than are against future impacts. the other direction, labeled plausible scenario was de- area? available, suggesting another Although impact craters 2012 DA14, was estimated scribed last week to the Is it small enough to be option: nuclear deflection. on the moon had been vis- to be 50 percent larger. Valley Study Group by an- pulverized? Is it solid or The idea would be to ible through telescopes for The 1908 Tunguska ex- other of the LLNL research- loosely aggregated? How explode a powerful nuclear centuries, the idea that the plosion flattened an area of ers, materials scientist Tané fast is it spinning? Does it device at a distance so that Earth could suffer similar Siberian forest roughly the Remington. have an irregular surface or x-rays boil off the asteroid’s collisions was somehow not size of Alameda County. Beyond the near-term is it smooth and symmetric? surface like a jet. The jetting taken seriously until rela- Scientists debate whether destruction caused by the as- The most practical course action would push the aster- tively recently. it was caused by a comet teroid strike, Remington said might turn out to be taking oid into a new and safer path. It wasn’t until 1960 that moving in at very high speed that the climate was affected. no preventive action beyond A third approach would Eugene Shoemaker proved from a more distant part of The chlorine combined with evacuating and protecting be to blast the asteroid into that Meteor Crater in Ari- the solar system or an as- hydrogen to create hydrogen people in the impact zone. small pieces that would burn zona was an impact crater. teroid circling the sun more chloride, which circled the A second option is kinetic up in the Earth’s atmosphere In the years that followed, slowly, but in either case, globe and lowered world- impact, sending up one or – to “shred” it, in Reming- scientific expeditions and the explosion is estimated wide temperatures by 1-3 de- more rockets to smash into ton’s words. improved modeling demon- to have generated the energy grees C., enough to threaten an asteroid and nudge it off This approach, like the strated that a huge, forest- equivalent of a multi-mega- the onset of an Ice Age. its destructive path, Syal others, would have to be flattening explosion over ton thermonuclear bomb. said. How to do that suc- carefully modeled in ad- Tunguska in Siberia in 1908 How to respond? cessfully will depend on a vance to make sure the re- was caused by the arrival of Planetary defense team The effect of an asteroid some kind of object from Not surprisingly, given strike depends not only on space, although the exact LLNL’s decades of experi- the size and mass of the ob- nature of the object is still ence in developing nuclear ject coming in from space, debated. and conventional explosions but also where it hits, how Sign Up For For geography buffs, and modeling their effects fast it is moving and its path THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 Free Delivery* Tunguska is some 1200 on various materials and the through the atmosphere. Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL miles east of Chelyabinsk, atmosphere, the Laboratory Space debris is hitting VOLUME LI, NUMBER 49 First Forecast of State because the snowmelt con- which is less than 100 miles brings special expertise to the Earth’s atmosphere all the initial allocation for 2015 tributes greatly to the Oro- ville reservoir. Oroville, a on Jan. 30, 2014. Storms in at 10 percent. SWP consists Water Allotment Is Meagerof 29 contractors, includ- major reservoir in the SWP, February and March allowed has seen its levels rise after for the following year. There boosting the allocation back ing Zone 7. Zone 7 relies Only 10 percent of the will be follow-ups monthly, on water and snowmelt in the recent storms from the to 5 percent. However, the all-time low it recorded last from Snezhinsk, Livermore’s the problem. the time: dust-like particles normal allocation of water and the percentage could 5 percent was released after Northern California, espe- rise, or fall, said Zone 7 month. Find Out What's from the State Water Project Sept. 1, so zero allotment cially the water that feeds DWR experts said that it (SWP) will be available next general manager Jill Duerig. remained in effect through into the reservoir at the Lake Happening The 10 percent prediction Oroville Dam, which is 80 will take approximately 150 year to Zone 7 Water Agen- the summer. percent of average precipita- cy, as estimated by the first was double the 5 percent The rain and snow last miles north of Sacramento. Check Out Section A allocation forecast for this Snow levels in the north- (See WATER, page 4) sister city, home of Rus- According to team leader that drift in unobserved, bits Section A is filled with state forecast for next year. week, and forecasts for The forecast was issued year at the beginning of more in Northern Califor- ern Sierra are important, information about arts, December 2013. However, people, entertainment and Dec. 1, the first regular date nia, prompted DWR to set special events. There are that the state Department of the 5 percent shrunk to a Measure BB education stories, a variety Water Resources (DWR) zero allotment prediction of features, and the arts and begins to look at prospects Received More sia’s scientific equivalent of Megan Bruck Syal, who has of sand that streak across entertainment and bulletin board. Valley Support Than Measure LLNL. a background in both geo- the night sky as shooting New Council 2 Years Ago Ready to Although only a handful of precincts in the Valley Begin Work supported Measure BB with Pleasanton said farewell a two-thirds passing vote, physics and astrophysics, stars and occasionally larger to one councilmember, the tally was enough here Cheryl Cook-Kallio, and and west of the hills so that welcomed a new one, Arne it passed. Olson. In addition, oaths of Measure BB will extend office were administered a current one-half cent sales to Mayor Jerry Thorne and tax and add another one- Near Earth Objects Councilmember Kathy Na- the national effort falls under pieces that reach the surface half cent to it until 2045, rum, who were re-elected in when it will sunset. Funds November. raised will be devoted to Cheryl Cook-Kallio had a variety of transportation difficulty choking back tears projects, including local For several decades, the overall responsibility of of the earth. as she talked about her 8 streets, highways, transit, years in office. “I’ve learned bicycle and pedestrian trails so much about the quality of and lanes. It will make a this community while serv- $400 million contribution to ing on the council.” At the the Livermore BART exten- NASA has been tracking the Department of Home- What happens if NASA end of the day, she said that sion, which has a full cost she knew that her actions estimated from $800 million were right, although they to $1.2 billion. may not have been popular The $8 billion transpor- or expedient. Photo - Doug Jorgensen tation measure won with Near Earth Objects (NEOs). land Security and involves identifies a large asteroid Cook-Kallio said that as 240,557 votes, 70.7 percent a councilmember you hear of the total vote. Opponents praise from some members cast 99,417 votes. Two years of the community and harsh ago, a largely similar trans- criticism from others. I re- A rare sight in recent years was photographed in front of the Bankhead Theater. Students and teachers waiting portation issue, Measure B1, alized that it was about the carried only one small area for the theater to open huddled under umbrellas. Some of the students took the opportunity to splash around in Congress got involved in the a range of federal agencies that is seriously dangerous issues, although some of the in the Valley, a part of East remarks are hard to hear. puddles. Dublin near Interstate 580. She noted, “Democracy Measure B1 came close (See PLEASANTON, page 4) to passing, but failed with 66.53 percent "yes" votes, 1990s by requiring NASA to and scientific institutions because its orbit makes it Dublin Thanks Dublin OKs Housing Element, but Will Let just short of the needed will move into Dublin. 66.67 percent. Sbranti, Will There was some discussion about whether the letters An on-line map on the State Know About School Fundsshould go to the Disconnect state Department of Housing and Com- Alameda County Registrar's Appoint New Dublin will tell state government what it views as a dis- munity Development (HCD), which approves housinginformation ele- connect between state-assigned Regional Housing Needs ments, or to elected representatives. A list of recipients was web site shows that this year identify at least 90 percent of like Sandia and Los Alamos look as if it will be hitting Councilmember Allocation (RHNA) numbers and the lack of state money still being determined this week, said city public an overwhelming number Dublin said goodbye to to build schools for the children who will crowd Dublin of precincts in Berkeley im Sbranti, hello to v. 18, voted 4-0, withhous- officer Lori Taylor.rsGiving first suggested a letterelement. to HCD However, enclosedpast the NEOs of a kilometer or National Laboratories in ad- Earth someday, and it is too DECEMBER 2014 more in size. (A kilometer is dition to LLNL. big to ignore? Art | Wine | Entertainment nearly two- thirds of a mile.) Speaking to the Liver- The possibilities, Syal 1 NASA believes it has more Laboratory’s Retirees said, range from accepting found nearly all of those, Association in November, the hit – evacuating the If you are not yet a subscriber, with none in an orbit that she said that LLNL has strike area, trying to push please take the time to sign up now! endangers Earth. Still, if worked particularly closely the asteroid into a different an object that large were with colleagues at NASA’s and safer orbit, or trying to Respond back today! to hit Earth, the collision Goddard Space Flight Center pulverize it into harmless could threaten life around in Maryland. space dust. For a free subscription:

Classifieds...... 10 the globe. There is interna- Any of these approaches Online: Go online at www.independentnewsfree.com NASA has also been tional participation as well. could be an option depend- creating an inventory of Syal described a “tabletop” ing on the threat. Decisions Phone: Call (925) 243-8000 smaller but still dangerous exercise in Tokyo that simu- would not be made by the *Subscription is FREE to residents of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton & Sunol. NEOs ranging in size from lated a 250 meter asteroid scientists, of course, but by a few meters to hundreds of crashing into the Sea of Ja- governmental authorities af- JANUARY 17, 2019 • The Independent 7

Zone 7 Awarded Prestigious "Excellence in Budgeting Award" Zone 7 has been awarded ency." the California Society of In order to receive this Municipal Finance Officers award, a governmental body (CSMFO) Operating Budget must publish a budget docu- Excellence Award for its ment that meets programmat- Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Op- ic criteria as a policy docu- erating Budget. The CSMFO ment, an operations guide, a Budget Awards Program is financial plan and a commu- designed to recognize those nication device. CSMFO has agencies that have prepared a two different budget awards budget document that meets that are presented to public the highest criteria and stan- agencies. The initial level is a dards applied to municipal “Meritorious Budget Award” budgeting. This is the fourth and the advanced level is an consecutive CSMFO operat- “Excellence in Budgeting ing budget award presented Award”. Zone 7 received the to Zone 7. highest level rating. "We are honored to re- General Manger Valer- ceive this award, a recogni- ie Pryor said that she was tion of the Agency’s efforts “pleased that the Zone 7 to put forth a clear and de- Finance Team was recog- tailed budget document to the nized for its commitment public," said Zone 7 Board to best practices in finan- President Angela Ramirez cial reporting and financial Holmes. "The award vali- transparency. The award is A storm contrasted light and dark over the vineyard landscape, creating a chiaroscuro effect, on January 5 near dates the Board's continuing a testament to the hard work Tesla Road in East Livermore. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) commitment to fiscal ac- and professionalism of Zone countability and transpar- 7 staff”. Longevity Named Winery of the Year; Loses Debra Long By Laura Ness Longevity Winery, left us talent for making people feel forward to eagerly each the events committee and on Monday, January 14, instantly at ease. She will year. It brought her great as a board member. Phil It is with great sadness after a courageous and hard- be greatly missed. Nobody joy to see the rapturous look has been a gracious host that we share the news of fought battle with pancreatic could light up a room like on people’s faces as they to anyone that has had the the passing of the beautiful, cancer. Debra. Few could match tasted her brilliant pairings. privilege to experience Lon- kind-hearted soul who im- Debra was certainly my her amazing food and wine She and Phil were always gevity Wines’ outstanding bued Longevity Winery with idea of the perfect proprietor pairing palate. Together with beaming as they poured hospitality." its uniquely warm, familiar for a winery: welcoming, Phil, she was the proud win- their famous Pinot Blanc or Other honors awarded and heartfelt hospitality. gracious, spirited, fun-lov- ner of several wine pairing Pinot Gris. We raise a glass at the January 10 meeting Debra Long, wife of Phil ing, witty, wise and most of contests at Taste Our Ter- to you, Debra. included: Long and co-proprietor of all, blessed with an enviable roir, an event she looked Last week, the Livermore • Community Partner of Winegrowers announced the Year: City of Livermore that Longevity had been se- (accepted by Mayor John lected to receive the coveted Marchand) annual Winery of the Year • Affiliate Member of award. The award winners the Year: Black Tie Trans- are selected each Novem- portation (accepted by Bill ber based on participation, Wheeler, president) engagement and leadership Owners of Longevity in the Association. Livermore Mayor John Wines (Winery Member of In bestowing the award, Marchand also installed the the Year), Phil Long with Executive Director Chris LVWA 2019-2020 Board his late wife Debra. (Photo Chandler said: "Phil and of Directors. Alexandra - Longevity Wines) Debra have never been short Henkelman, owner and on engagement in associa- winemaker at Omega Road Family Estates (Past Presi- tion activities. Whether it’s Winery, will serve as presi- dent) hosting media and VIP’s; dent of the board. • Holger Hornisch, Wood participating in association Family Vineyards events to the fullest—their Other board members • Heather McGrail, Mc- The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association installed the following board Taste of Terroir table décor include: Grail Vineyards & Winery members, from left to right: Lindsay Knight, Murrieta’s Well; Lisa Maier, Las Positas is always astounding—and • Gina Cardera, Garré • Harry Galles, Galles Vineyards (Treasurer); Alexandra Henkelman, Omega Road Winery (President); Gina even going as far as building Vineyard & Winery (Vice Vineyard Cardera, Garré Vineyard & Winery (Vice President); Ian O’Leary, Spirited Packaging; props for social media posts. President) • Jordan Wente, Wine- Holger Hornisch, Wood Family Vineyards; Jordan Wente, Winemakers Studio; Amy They have been generous • Debbie Cristiano, Page makers Studio Hoopes, Wente Family Estates (Past President); Heather McGrail, McGrail Vineyards with their time, energy and Mill Winery (Secretary) • Lindsay Knight, Mur- resources to promote not • Lisa Maier, Las Positas rieta’s Well & Winery; Debbie Cristiano, Page Mill Winery (Secretary); Kathy Liske el Sol Winery only their own brand, but the Vineyards (Treasurer) • Ian O’Leary, Spirited (AMAC Chair); Harry Galles, Galles Vineyard; Mayor Marchand, City of Livermore; region as a whole. Debra has Kathy Liske el Sol Win- Packaging not pictured: Rhiannon Eddy, The Purple Orchid. (Photo courtesy Livermore Valley served this wine community ery (AMAC Chair) • Rhiannon Eddy, The Winegrowers Association) for several years, both on • Amy Hoopes, Wente Purple Orchid STROKE (Continued from first page )

TeleNeurology patient, team in Palo Alto utilizing unaided to go home. It was rer, on December 20. lives are saved, 18 more of-the-art rehabilitation a 58-year-old male from the new TeleNeurology absolutely incredible!” As a result of the Cam- patients walk unaided, and 7 services and other stroke Pleasanton. In the ED, he robot. The patient received “I just want to personally paign, Tri-Valley residents more patients are discharged support services within our showed stroke-like symp- the clot-busting medica- thank the donors for their already have access to life- home rather than to a reha- community. The $360,000 toms. The nurses and the tion shortly after arriving continued contribution and saving care, close to home. bilitation or long-term care shortfall in our fundraising physicians recognized his in the ED. Less than two support of this hospital and They also have access to facility. Timely access to means we won’t be able to symptoms and activated days later, Shaké Sulikyan, our community. One success the world-renowned care acute stroke care can be the fund the support services the Stroke Alert. The new Executive Director of Val- story is already complete!” in Palo Alto. Since going difference between a full at this time; however, we protocols worked perfectly. leyCare Charitable Foun- stated Stanford Health Care live with the TeleNeurology recovery, a lifetime of dis- will continue to accept do- The patient was examined dation, watched the patient – ValleyCare’s Stroke Pro- program, one local patient ability, or death.” nations to the Stroke Pro- by the Stanford Neurology “walk out of the Hospital gram Manager, Denise Fer- was transferred to Palo Alto “We are honored by the gram and will work to bring via helicopter for higher- support we have received leading-edge rehabilitation level care. The local team is from the community for the services, support group(s), working toward the goal of Campaign for Stroke Care, and multidisciplinary care becoming a Primary Stroke which ended on December to stroke survivors in our Center in 2019, gaining 31st,” says Sulikyan. “While community.” certification from the Joint we are excited to launch the For more information, Commission that will allow acute care component of the please contact ValleyCare the Hospital to begin accept- stroke program, the vision Charitable Foundation at ing ambulances transporting for the Campaign was to either vccharitable@stan- stroke patients. become a leading provider fordhealthcare.org or 925- “Thanks to the gener- of cutting-edge stroke care, 373-4560. osity of the community, including offering state- community leaders, and the major gifts from the Sep- palas, we have been able to put in place the neces- sary components to provide acute care to stroke patients in the community,” says Dr. Prashanth Krishnamo- han, Medical Director of Neurology, Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare, and ST. RAYMOND SCHOOL Clinical Assistant Professor, Educating the Hearts, Souls and Minds of Tomorrow Neurology & Neurological Sciences, Stanford Univer- Prashanth Krishnamohan, MD, standing, along with Christina Mijalski Sells, MD, MPH, sity. “The longer it takes a Clinical Assistant Professor in Neurology at Stanford University and Telestroke a stroke patient to receive for our 2019 Program Medical Director at Stanford School of Medicine, on the robot screen, care, the more damage to JOIN US Open House examines a mock patient, Jeanette Kitt, RN, BSN, CCRN, Nurse Educator at Stanford their brain. We know that Health Care – ValleyCare in Pleasanton, during a simulation. for every 15 minutes’ ac- Preschool - 8th Grade (Photo credit - Doug Jorgensen) celeration in treatment, out of 1,000 patients, 4 more January 27th 1:00 - 3:00pm 11557 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568 RSVP at www.straymondschool.org Call to schedule a personal tour: 925.828.4064 8 The Independent • JANUARY 17, 2019

Last Call for Nominations for 26th Annual Winter Clothing Sought For the Homeless Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame Tri-Valley Haven is seeking help in assisting the homeless The deadline is Thursday, thedral in Oakland. Once Youth. the organizers expect an- combat the cold temperatures. January 31st, to nominate an again, this inspiring event More than 200 women other sellout with more than For those living on the street, it is hard to find relief from the outstanding local woman to will be co-hosted by the have been inducted into the 500 people on hand to recog- bitter coldness of the winter season. Frigid temperatures often the Alameda County Wom- Alameda County Board of Alameda County Women’s nize the achievements of the present serious health issues for many homeless individuals. en’s Hall of Fame, which Supervisors and the Alam- Hall of Fame since the pro- inductees and to contribute This winter, please assist Tri-Valley Haven in lending our is celebrating its 26th year eda County Commission on gram was launched in 1993. support to the youth and community’s most vulnerable a helping hand. of honoring extraordinary the Status of Women. In addition to honoring ex- community partners. In order to spread warmth this season, Tri-Valley Haven is women making a difference The Women’s Hall of traordinary women leaders The 2018 Women’s Hall currently collecting the following items to distribute to homeless in the community. Fame is now accepting nom- from Alameda County, the of Fame inductees will be men, women and children residing in the Tri-Valley area: new or Submit a nomination inations in 13 categories: annual event raises funds announced in February. To gently used coats gloves, scarves, hats, socks, jackets, sweaters, today at www.acgov.org/ Business and Professions; for youth scholarships and submit a nomination online, blankets, sleeping bags, and one-person tents. whof/. Community Service; Cul- helps support local nonprofit to learn more about the Honorees will be cel- ture and Art; Education; community partners serving Women’s Hall of Fame, or Donations are currently being accepted at 3663 Pacific Avenue in ebrated at the 26th Annual Emerging Leader; Envi- women, youth and families. to obtain information about Livermore from Mon- Fri between 10am and 4pm. Please drop off Alameda County Women’s ronment; Health; Justice; The Women’s Hall of sponsorship opportunities, donations no later than Monday, February 11th at 4pm. Hall of Fame Luncheon Non-Traditional Careers; Fame is a countywide event visit the organization's web- If there are any questions about donations, please contact Ralph and Awards Ceremony on Science, Technology, En- held in conjunction with site at http://www.acgov. E. Johnson, Director of Homeless and Family Support Services at Saturday, March 30, 2019, gineering; Sports and Ath- National Women’s History org/whof/, or call (510) (925) 667-2702 or [email protected]. at the Greek Orthodox Ca- letics; Philanthropy; and month in March. In 2019, 272-6984. Save Mount Diablo Releases Its 2019 Free Public Hikes Program Schedule Save Mount Diablo’s for a third year, the 2019 community and the amazing community conservation by sustainability of local open backyard. Most importantly, Discover Diablo is a free Discover Diablo Free Public natural world of the Mount deepening connections to space. Some of the proper- we want to cultivate a love public hike program that Hike Series will begin on Diablo area. the land and nature. ties utilized in the Discover of the land in participants, offers an annual schedule of January 20. Through this initiative, Discover Diablo offers Diablo program are not yet as that is what it will take to guided interpretive family Hosted by Save Mount Save Mount Diablo intends an average of two events per open to the public, so these ensure the precious Mount walks, hikes, and property Diablo, the Discover Diablo to reach new audiences; month throughout the entire hikes present rare opportuni- Diablo natural area is taken tours open to any and all program, now in its third build its membership base year, with hikes either taking ties to visit special lands. care of for generations to trail blazers looking to get year, continues to build of adventurers, explorers, place on a Save Mount Dia- To complete the land con- come.” out in nature. awareness of local land con- and outdoor enthusiasts; blo property or hosted on a servation picture in the Dia- The organization intends Generously sponsored by servation efforts and nurture spark a passion for the Dia- collaborating agency’s land. blo Range and pay homage to reach audiences from the Shell Martinez Refinery relationships between our blo Range; and engender Save Mount Diablo’s to collaborating agencies, all over the Bay Area to family walks are for hikers the organization also hosts improve awareness and in- of all skill levels and take monthly outings on Mount crease advocacy efforts for place across different por- Diablo State Park, East Bay the Diablo Range. "There tions of open space on and Regional Park District, and is something for us all to around the mountain. Save Walnut Creek Open Space discover in the nooks and Mount Diablo’s property Foundation lands. Discover crannies surrounding Mount tours illustrate the impor- Diablo ties these outings to- Diablo," according to Caleb tance of preserving wild- gether by offering an annual Castle, Communications life habitat and building schedule of free public hikes Manager. corridors between existing to explore these diverse While free, an RSVP is parks while emphasizing the lands—with the added bo- required. To ensure every- breathtaking beauty that the nus that the hikes are guided one has an equal opportunity Diablo Range has to offer. by knowledgeable staff and to attend, registration for With two events per month experienced volunteer hike hikes in March onward will in various locations, there leaders. open two months prior to will be something for every- According to Ted Clem- each hike’s date. one to enjoy and learn from. ent, Executive Director of See Save Mount Diablo's To honor Save Mount Save Mount Diablo, “It is full schedule of upcoming Diablo’s mission, it is featur- the goal of the Discover Dia- hikes and RSVP online here: ing both its current property blo program to build con- http://bit.ly/Discover- holdings as well as those nections between people, Diablo-Hikes-Calendar. Hikers enjoy the trails on Save Mount Diablo’s Four Days Diablo group camping trip. it has helped protect over Save Mount Diablo, and the You can also download The 30-mile trek along the Diablo Trail over four days leads them on an adventure the years. Hosting monthly land, helping our communi- and print a flyer of the sched- through rarely seen Mount Diablo landscapes. Discover Diablo, Save Mount Diablo’s hikes is an effective way ties develop a strong sense ule here: series of free guided hikes, shares a taste of Diablo’s wild lands in just a morning, to engage and grow com- of place and a deepened ap- http://bit.ly/Discover- evening, or afternoon. (Photo - Scott Hein, Save Mount Diablo Board President) munities invested in the preciation for our collective Diablo-Flyer-2019. SPORTS NOTES

Race to the Flagpole The Livermore-Granada Boosters will host the 9th have awarded more than $280,000 in scholarships. Annual “Race to the Flagpole” on Saturday, January 26, Race-day registration begins at 6:45 a.m. at Independence 2019. The annual race was postponed back in November Park, 2798 Holmes Street in Livermore. The 10K will start because of the Northern California wild fires. at 8:45 a.m. and 5K at 9:00 a.m. The one-mile fun run begins The event offers several distances that include a 5K at 10:15 a.m. Pre-registration entry fees are $35 for the 5K run/walk, 10K run, and one-mile fun run. All events start and $40 for the 10K, per runner. The student rate for the at Independence Park and go through Livermore’s scenic 5K and 10K is $25. On race day, all registration entry fees Sycamore Grove Park. These events are open to all ages and will be an additional $5. Group and family discounts are abilities. They encourage awareness and appreciation for available for four or more runners. The one-mile fun-run fitness, as well as community pride. This year the opening entry fee is $15. ceremonies will include the VFW Color Guard. Every race participant receives a commemorative All race proceeds support the Livermore-Granada T-shirt, medal, and post-race refreshments. The awards Boosters scholarship program. For 69 years, the Boosters ceremony honors the top finishers in each race, school Livermore High School Girls Softball Team have honored varsity scholar athletes from both high participation, and a tribute to our veterans. (Photo - Cheryl Perry) schools at their annual May awards banquet. All schools in Livermore may compete for the top Substantial scholarships are awarded to young men participation award. The school with the most participants and young women who exemplify athletic excellence and receives a $250 cash donation. For more information, Celebrating 25 Years of Stampede Softball high academic achievement. The Boosters believe students for sponsorship opportunities, or to register, visit www. Tournament who excel in academics, athletics, and community service livermoregranadaboosters.org or contact Mike Nagel, Race The Livermore High days of hard-played ball become exemplary civic leaders. Since 1958, the Boosters Director, at 925-667-6535 or [email protected]. School Girls Softball by some of the most Team will be sponsoring talented young women in their Annual Softball the Northern California Tournament, the softball world. Many of the “Stampede,” April 4, 5, and athletes will have already 6. This event will be focused signed with Division One on celebrating the 25th colleges. Last year, 47 year for this fundraising players had been signed to tournament with special play college softball prior tributes and activities. to the tournament. If you The concept for having love softball, this is one this tournament was kicked tournament you don’t want off by then coach Charlie to miss. Foscalina at the suggestion Director Toff Garcia, of one of his assistant Sponsorship Chairman coaches, Teresa Stavert, in Jeremy Luke, and the an effort to raise monies committee of volunteers for basic equipment and are hard at work to make supplies. Charlie coached the 2019 Stampede a LHS Softball for 18 memorable occasion. The years with 12 years in the committee would love to see Stampede. as many previous players Foscalina also come out to support their emphasized academics. team, especially current During his last ten years LHS Cowgirl players. of coaching, his teams The team is also looking received numerous NCS for both monetary and in Team Academic Scholar kind donations to support Awards. The team continues the cost of the tournament. to receive these awards to For example, donations of this day. services and goods may While Foscalina retired include umpires, rentals, from coaching in 2006, fields, as well as raffle Runners in the 2016 Race to the Flagpole faced an uphill climb. The event has been postponed this year to January you will often see him and gift items. Also being 26 due to the smoke from wildfires last fall. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) in his usual spot behind sought are volunteers to home plate watching the help plan and work the days next generation of players. of the Tournament. Due to his efforts and the To find out more Join LGSA for the 3rd Annual Grand Slam Classic efforts of later coaches, information, email Livermore Girls Softball Association (LGSA) is proud continues to grow, so does the need for team equipment, players, parents, and other gocowboyssoftball@ to announce that it will be hosting its 3rd Annual Grand field equipment, and fields themselves. Monies raised will community volunteers, this gmail.com. Or, visit Slam Classic at Poppy Ridge on April 12, 2019. go to several areas. A few important areas that contributions tournament has developed the team's Instagram All proceeds from the Grand Slam Classic will benefit go towards are: softball scholarships, safety, and a place into one of the most page, LHS_Cowboys_ the athletes of Livermore Girls Softball. LGSA provides a to play. highly-regarded softball Softball; or Twitter fun and positive experience for more than 450 girls, and it For more information or to register check out http:// tournaments in Northern pages, LHSSoftball@ is proud to be able to offer a level of competition that suits golftournament.livermoregirlssoftball.com/. California. LHSSoftball8 and @ the needs of every athlete and their family. As the league Once again, this LHSSoftball8. tournament will be three JANUARY 17, 2019 • The Independent 9

OBITUARIES

Ana Maria Prado Livermore native; children It wasn’t unusual for the sport. He achieved his first excellent cook, wonderful January 19, 2019 at 10 a.m. May 3, 1935 – Dec. 1, 2018 Shane Eckert and wife Bran- family to wake up to find perfect 300 game the same seamstress, making many of Reception to follow on site. di Eckert; Sharla Eckert; and Debbie already immersed in night as his (first) 800 series. her own clothes, and a lover In lieu of flowers, me- Ana Maria Prado passed Doug Eckert; grandchildren her morning devotions. Her A joy in his adult life was of animals. She was known morial contributions may away unexpectedly on De- Bethany, Lorelai, Camee, faith was very strong and becoming a local soccer ref- to take in stray dogs and al- be made to St. Jude’s Chil- cember 1, 2018 while on Jah, Madelyn, Eli, Olivia, has left a legacy of trust in eree, mentor, and instructor. ways fed the neighborhood dren’s Research Hospital vacation in Henderson, Ne- Landon and Sawyer; broth- Christ for her family, inspir- He recently expanded into cats and wild birds. at https://www.stjude.org/ vada. She was 83 years old. er David Harold and wife ing her children, grandchil- water polo. donate/. Anita and multiple nieces dren and doubtless many On June 10, 1994, David and nephews. others to seek the Lord. Her married Corey Nelson. They Josephine (Jo) Gregory She was preceded in servant’s heart led her to have two children, Paul death by her father Don help raise grandchildren and Edward and Katey Lynn. Feb 17, 1925 - Jan 9th 2019 Harold, mother Lou Ann serve others in any capac- Ravel Holland was added to Long time Livermore Harold, and sister Dona ity that she was able. For the family to complete their resident Josephine (Jo) Bills. the last eight years she was immediate family. David is Gregory, 93, passed away on Debbie was born in Dub- confined to a wheelchair. also survived by his beloved January 9th in Livermore, lin, California on December Debbie never complained granddaughter Lucy Madi- CA. She was born on Febru- 26, 1953 at the Camp Parks and always managed to keep son Albert, his wonderful ary 17, 1925 in Livermore, Military Base and lived a cheerful attitude. and caring parents Robert Jaw was predeceased by California to Anthony and most of her life in Liver- A celebration of life ser- and Mary Bunch, sister her loving husband of 64 Conception Rochin. more. She met her husband vice and dinner reception Debbie Filomeo and brother years, Edward Barrett; her Phil while working at Law- with the family will be held Steve Bunch. As the caring sisters, Mary Banash, Claire She is survived by her rence Livermore National on Friday, January 18, 2019 person David always was, McCann, Estelle McKeon, husband of 58 years, Manuel Laboratory in 1974 where at 3:00 PM. Pastor Michael he helped with the final Katherine Rappold, and Prado; her children Maria he still works today. Phillips will be officiating care of his older brother Genevieve Brezina; her son, Claudia Prado, Marcella at Tri-Valley Church of Charles Bunch who passed Robert Maxwell; her daugh- Prado, Manuel Eduardo Christ, 4481 East Avenue, from brain cancer, his wife’s ter-in-law, Hazel Maxwell; Prado, Isabel Prado-Laigo Livermore, CA 94550. serious illness, and the final and her great grandson, and Mauricio Prado; grand- Debbie supported sev- care for his mother-in-law, Elijah Peters. children Aundrea Clark, An- eral organizations that were Julianne Marie Hall. Jay is survived by her tonio Prado, Angelina Prado close to her heart: Saint No services were de- sons, Edward Maxwell, and Andres Prado; and her Jude’s Children’s Hospital, sired as David valued the Jr. of Levant, Maine; and four sisters who reside in Thorn, and Wounded War- in-person time he had with Raymond Maxwell (Caro- Colombia. rior Project. Please consider so many of his friends and lyn) of Bend, Oregon; her Jo grew up in Livermore Ana Maria was born in donating to one of these or- family who meant so much daughter-in-law, Diane; and was a graduate of Saint Bogota, Colombia on May ganizations in her memory. to him. He appreciated the her grandchildren Tammy, Michaels and Livermore 3, 1935. She came to the support of Bridge Hospice Christy, and Sharon; Mi- High School where she United States (New York) in Debbie was known for and Stanford Hospitals, chael (Dagmar) and Laura graduated in 1943. After 1957 to learn English and to being “everyone’s mom”. David Allen Bunch especially Dr. Kavitha Raj (Michael); James (Karen), high school she worked pursue other opportunities. She truly loved and respect- Sep 11, 1959 - Jan 12, 2019 in the cancer center. Emily , and John; and nu- part time over the years for She was a clothing designer ed almost everyone she met. David Allen Bunch, be- In lieu of flowers, dona- merous great-grandchildren. Cresta Blanca and Concan- for children’s clothing and She ran a home day care loved husband and father, tions to your local hospice or A burial service will be non wineries. a great seamstress. She met business for over 20 years, passed away from cancer cancer association would be held on Thursday Janu- Jo married Leonard her husband in New York where the children she took on January 12, 2019 in appreciated. ary 17, 2019 @ 11:30 a.m. Gregory in 1947 in Salinas, City in April, 1961 at the care of became family to San Jose, California. Born at Roselawn Cemetery in California. They were hap- World Trade Center while her. Many of her daycare on September 11, 1959 in Livermore. pily married for 72 years. Jo performing Colombia folk- Josephine Maxwell babies over the course of Rockford, Illinois, David was a member of the Saint loric dances at the interna- Oct 19, 1920 - Jan 5, 2019 20 years had stayed in touch moved to Livermore to fin- Michael mothers club, and a tional commerce conven- Daria Rose Murphy with Debbie. All the way ish his high school years. Bend, OR volunteer at the Livermore tion. They were married Mar. 19, 1948 – Nov. 18, 2018 until the end, children raised Graduating from Cal State Josephine “Jay” Maxwell Senior Center for many in June, two months after Daria Rose Murphy of in her day care reached out Hayward, he later finished passed away peacefully on years. Jo loved spending they met. Livermore passed away at to her through Facebook or his Masters in Project Man- Saturday, January 5, 2019 time with her large extended She was a resident of home surrounded by her by text message. agement after a long career at the age of 98. She was family, traveling and danc- Livermore from 1967 to family after an intense battle Debbie homeschooled of software programming born on October 19, 1920 ing. 1990. She was active in the with cancer, on November her three children, as well in the video game industry. in Massena, New York. The Jo is survived by her Engineers wife’s Club, and 18, 2018. She was 70 years as her children’s friends daughter of the late Jose- old. spouse Leonard of Liver- in the Livermore School who struggled in school. If phine Lisek from Leipzig, more, California. Her daugh- District where she assist- Daria was born to parents you needed a mom, Deb- Poland and John Banash Mike and Sophie (Sham- ter Penny Lewis (Vance) of ed her husband. She often bie was there for you. She from Warsaw, Poland. She Olympia, Washington, her taught English as a second itko) Setencich in Pittsburg, was very active in church spent the majority of her CA on March 19, 1948. Af- daughter Marsha Aragon language students to read and ran a private school early life in New Your City. (Wayne) of Valencia, Cali- and speak. She worked at ter graduating from Pacifica at New Covenant Church She was quite proud of High School in Pittsburg, fornia; three grandchildren Amador Valley Savings and (now Celebration Christian her work at Schrafft’s Can- and six great grandchildren Loan, Community Savings CA, Daria attended college Center) in Springtown for dies in New York, Where at Samuel Merritt Hospital as well as multiple nieces, and Loan Association and several years. Debbie will she was a chocolate candy nephews and other relatives. US Bank. School of Nursing in Oak- be remembered as a mentor maker. Jay met her future land. She married the love of Jo was preceded in death She loved to cook, sew to young moms as she had a husband, Edward, an Air by her daughter Lynette and travel. In the last 11 her life, Dennis Murphy, on heart for teaching organiza- Force fighter pilot and March 21, 1971. They made Gregory and her grandson years she traveled extensive- tion, cooking, baking, craft- San Francisco native, at a Greg Lewis. ly all over the U.S. and inter- a life together in Livermore. ing and sticking to a budget. His logical mind proved dance on Liberty Island in A vigil and rosary will be nationally by accompanying Daria enjoyed a career as Some of Debbie’s fa- to a great introduction into New York City. They were held at St. Michael’s church her daughter on business a Registered Nurse that vorite things included the programming, a career he married two years later on 458 Maple Street, Liver- trips. She had been residing spanned well over 40 years. SF Giants who she loved to had for many years. A great October 17, 1942. During more, California at 10:00 in Northern California for Daria is survived by her cheer for and attend games love of games made him a World War II and after, a.m. followed by a funeral the last 18 years. husband, Dennis, daughters when possible. She loved perfect team member cre- as a military family they mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial Memorial Services will Michelle (Mike) Newbould Elvis and his music which ating video games since were stationed throughout will follow the funeral at St. be at St. Joseph Catholic and Christine (Eric) Mon- reminded her of her dad. before it was an industry. the United States, and also Michael cemetery. Follow- Church, 280 Oak Tree Ln., tiel; grandchildren Mason, She had a huge respect “Skate or Die” with Elec- Germany, where Ed flew the ing the internment, family Lincoln, CA on January Matthew (Newbould), Ja- for law enforcement, fire tronic Arts was one of his fa- Berlin Air Lift. They even- and friends are invited to 25th, 2019 at 2:00PM. cob, Grace, and Isabella fighters, military and had a vorite design projects early tually settled in Livermore, (Montiel), as well as her attend a celebration of life special place in her heart for in his career. This lead to his where she continued to live brother, Mitch (Peggy) Se- at the VFW Hall, 522 S. Deborah Lynn Eckert soldiers returning to civilian time as an Adjunct Professor for over 40 years. tencich. She was preceded L Street, Livermore, Cali- Dec. 26, 1953 - Jan. 7, 2019 life. She was known for her at DeVry University shar- Jay was very devoted to in death by her parents Mike fornia. Deborah Lynn Eckert, a love of animals and rescued ing his experience to future her husband and sons and and Sophie (Setencich) and In lieu of flowers the dedicated wife, mother, and many pets throughout the game designers. she was extremely close to brother, Mick (Setencich). family requests memorial grandmother, passed away years. She was especially David has bowled ever her sisters who were among There will be a Celebra- donations be made to VFW in her home in Livermore fond of Rottweilers. since his teenage years. His her best friends. She was a tion of Life for Daria at St. post 7265, Livermore, Cali- on January 7, 2019. Debbie was a devoted 200+ average helped him wonderful conversational- Charles Borromeo: 1315 fornia or St Jude Shrine, 512 She is survived by her follower of Christ who was win many tournaments and ist and was always ready to Lomitas Ave, Livermore, W Saratoga St. Baltimore husband Philip Eckert, a passionate about serving have a life-long love of the lend a helping hand. CA 94550 on Saturday, MD 21201. people as Christ would. In addition, Jay was an

by an individual. The date on court approval. Before taking Law. You may examine the file FICTITIOUS BUSINESS da December 20, 2018. Expires is hereby registered by the fol- This statement was filed with LEGAL NOTICES which the registrant first com- certain very important actions, kept by the court. If you are a NAME STATEMENT December 20, 2023. lowing owner(s): the County Clerk of Alameda menced to transact business however, the personal repre- person interested in the estate, FILE NO. 553561 The Independent Legal No. Jessie M. McGaffie, 1948, Rail- December 27, 2018. Expires FOR INFORMATION under the fictitious business sentative will be required to you may file with the court a The following person(s) doing 4456. Published January10, road Ave, Unit 102, Livermore, December 27, 2023. PLACING name(s) listed above: N/A give notice to interested per- Request for Special Notice business as: Proactive Marble 17, 24, 31, 2019. CA 94550. The Independent Legal No. LEGAL NOTICES Signature of Registrants: sons unless they have waived (Form DE-154) of the filing of and Granite 1226 Elm St, This business is conducted 4454. Published January10, Call 925-243-8000 /s/: Rodney Burnsides, Owner notice or consented to the pro- an inventory and appraisal of Livermore CA 94551, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an individual. The date on 17, 24, 31, 2019. This statement was filed with posed action.) The independent estate assets or of any petition registered by the following NAME STATEMENT which the registrant first com- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda administration authority will be or account as provided in Pro- owner(s): FILE NO. 553455 menced to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT on December 18, 2018. Expires granted unless an interested bate Code section 1250. A Re- Charlie Valentino Camarillo, The following person(s) doing under the fictitious business NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 552934 December 18, 2023. person files an objection to the quest for Special Notice form is 1226 Elm Street, Livermore CA business as: Skills B4 Drills name(s) listed above: N/A FILE NO. 553613 The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. petition and shows good cause available from the court clerk. 94551. AKA “ SBD” 1948 Railroad Ave, Signature of Registrants: The following person(s) doing business as: Edify Ventures 4450. Published January 3, 10, why the court should not grant This business is conducted Unit 102, Livermore, CA 94550, /s/: Jessie M. McGaffie, CEO. business as: Cookie Express, 2668 Mc Larren Court, Liver- 17, 24, 2019. the authority. A hearing on the (X) Attorney for Petitioner: by an individual. The date on more CA 94550, is hereby petition will be held in this court THOMAS W. CAIN, 1700 N. which the registrant first com- NOTICE OF PETITION registered by the following as follows: Date: 02/05/2019 BROADWAY, SUITE 403, menced to transact business TO ADMINISTER owner(s): TIME: 9:31 AM Dept 201. WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596, under the fictitious business ESTATE OF: Bulent Erbilgin, 2668 Mc at: SUPERIOR COURT OF (925)-937-4070. name(s) listed above: N/A LIVERMORE AREA RECREATION ROGELIO S. BELENA Larren Court, Livermore CA CALIFORNIA County of Alam- Signature of Registrants: a.k.a. The Independent Legal No. 94550. eda 2120 Martin Luther King, /s/: Charlie Valentino Camarillo, AND PARK DISTRICT ROGER S. BELENA 4451. Published January 3, This business is conducted Jr. Way Berkeley, CA 94704 Owner This statement was filed and as 10 & 17, 2019 by an individual. The date on Berkeley Courthouse / Probate with the County Clerk of Alame- ROGELIO BUGAY BELENA which the registrant first com- Division If you object to the da on January 2, 2019. Expires LIVERMORE Case No. RP18918209 – The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District menced to transact business granting of the petition, you FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 2, 2024. To all heirs, beneficiaries, (LARPD) Board of Directors is seeking applicants to serve on the under the fictitious business should appear at the hearing NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. creditors, contingent credi- name(s) listed above: Decem- and state your objections or FILE NO. 553016 4453. Published January10, Personnel Commission. tors, and persons who may ber 11, 2018. file written objections with the The following person(s) doing 17, 24, 31, 2019. otherwise be interested in Signature of Registrants: court before the hearing. Your business as: Cogent Communi- LARPD is accepting applications through 5 p.m. Thursday, January 31, the will or estate, or both, of: appearance may be in person cations 1733 Elm St, Livermore /s/: Bulent Erbilgin, Owner. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS for a volunteer position on the Commission. Personnel ROGELIO S. BELENA a.k.a. or by your attorney. If you are a CA 94551, is hereby registered This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT ROGER S. BELENA and as creditor or a contingent creditor by the following owner(s): Commissioners are appointed by the Board to four-year terms. the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 553306 ROGELIO BUGAY BELENA. of the decedent, you must file Michelle Dawson, 1733 Elm on December 11, 2018. Ex- The following person(s) doing your claim with the court and Street, Livermore CA 94551. The Commission is a volunteer body that monitors and advises the pires December 11, 2023. business as: Collins Equestrian A Petition for Probate has been mail a copy to the personal rep- This business is conducted Board on the District’s personnel policies, approves the eligibility The Independent Legal No. 6969 Collier Canyon, Livermore filed by: JUANITA L. BELENA resentative appointed by the by an individual. The date on list for the hiring of full-time staff, hears appeals of disciplinary 4448. Published December CA 94551, is hereby registered in the Superior Court of Cali- court within the later of either which the registrant first com- 27, 2018 & January 3, 10, 17, by the following owner(s): actions and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on fornia, County of ALAMEDA. (1) four months from the date menced to transact business 2019. Jennifer (Jenn) Collins, 2934 matters of personnel administration. The Commission meets as The Petition for Probate re- of first issuance of letters to a under the fictitious business Ford St. # 14, Oakland, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS quests that: JUANITA L. general personal representa- name(s) listed above: N/A needed, but normally not more than once per month. 94601. NAME STATEMENT BELENA be appointed as per- tive, as defined in section 58(b) Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted FILE NO. 553236 sonal representative to admin- of the California Probate Code, /s/: Michelle Dawson, Owner, Applicants must be a qualified elector of the Livermore Area by an individual. The date on The following person(s) do- ister the estate of the decedent. or (2) 60 days from the mailing Founder. This statement was Recreation and Park District. which the registrant first com- ing business as: Palomares or personal delivery to you of a filed with the County Clerk of menced to transact business Construction, 145 Elvira St. ( X ) The petition requests full notice under section 9052 of Alameda on December 12, Individuals should submit a letter of interest and information under the fictitious business Livermore CA 94550, is hereby authority to administer the the California Probate Code. 2018. Expires December 12, name(s) listed above: N/A on knowledge and experience with personnel administration to registered by the following estate under the Independent Other California statutes and 2023. Signature of Registrants: Administrative Services Manager Jeffrey Schneider, LARPD, 4444 owner(s): Administration of Estates Act. legal authority may affect your The Independent Legal No. /s/: Jennifer (Jenn) Collins, Rodney Burnsides 145 Elvira (This authority will allow the rights as a creditor. You may 4452. Published January10, East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550. For more information about the Owner This statement was filed St. Livermore CA 94550. personal representative to take want to consult with an attorney 17, 24, 31, 2019. position, please call Jeffrey Schneider at 925-373-5700. with the County Clerk of Alame- This business is conducted many actions without obtaining knowledgeable in California 10 The Independent • JANUARY 17, 2019 WINE COMPETITION (Continued from page 2)

it forward. How exciting for served achievement. Thanks Estate Syrah and 2016 Gr- 2015 Grenache both scored BEST OF SHOW WINNERS: Livermore! Brent deserves to the aforementioned Grin- enache. Good stuff! silvers. Hey, ho! BEST RED WINE (tie) so much credit for making ch who stole way more Darcie Kent has to be McGrail Vineyards Las Positas Vineyards 2016 Malbec, really solid wines across the than Christmas, the Tax pleased with golds for the scored gold for their 2015 Livermore Valley, $55.00 board.” and Trade Bureau (TTB) is 2016 De Mayo Chardonnay Reserve Cabernet Sauvi- St. Anne’s Crossing 2016 The Ranch Zinfandel, This is the third time in closed as part of the govern- and 2015 Choreography gnon, and silvers for their Dry Creek Valley, $36.00 recent years that a Liver- ment shutdown, or shall we Red. The 2017 Pistachio 2017 Chardonnay, 2014 Re- more wine took Best Red say, letdown. Mountains of Lane Chardonnay, 2015 serve Cab, 2015 The Good BEST WHITE WINE at the SF Chronicle Com- paperwork are piled up on Zinfandel, 2016 “Madden Life Cabernet, and 2016 Castello di Amorosa 2017 Reserve Chardonnay, petition: in 2012, McGrail TTB desks, including pend- Big Petite” Petite Sirah, Shamus Patrick Cabernet Napa Valley, $50.00 Vineyards put Livermore on ing labels and paperwork 2015 Old Vines Merlot, blend. BEST ROSé (tie) the winetasting map with a needed to legally sell wine. 2015 Madden Cabernet, McKahn Family Cellars Turkovich Family Wines 2018 Rosé of Grenache, win for their 2008 Reserve After all, it’s a controlled 2015 Stone Patch Cabernet snagged a Double Gold for Yolo County, $18.00 Cabernet Sauvignon. substance. (Eye roll.) Cel- Franc, 2015 Firepit Red and their first Livermore wine BEST SPARKLING (tie) Each one of the Best lar 13 is one of the wineries 2014 Old Gum Tree red des- entered, the 2016 Liver- Goose Watch Winery NV Brut Rosé, in Shiow winners (listed awaiting formal approval sert wine were all awarded more Valley Petite Sirah, Finger Lakes, $16.99 at right) would be worth to sell. That cannot happen silver medals. from Casa de Vinas. They Trump Winery 2014 Estate Blanc de Blanc, trying, at least once. I espe- until the very stale stalemate Eagle Ridge had a nice brought home silvers for Monticello, $34.00 cially recommend the Goose is over and agents get back showing, with golds going the rest, including 2017 BEST SWEET WINE (tie) Watch Rosé and the Turkov- to work. So, meanwhile, get to the Livermore Valley Russian River Viognier, 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery ich Rosé of Grenache. your name on Darin’s list to 2015 Cabernet and the 2015 2017 Shenandoah Valley 2017 Nectar Nero, Texas, $15.99 Let’s take a look at the purchase this wine, because Malbec, with silver to the (Amador) Grenache Rose, Prager Winery and Port Works NV Noble Companion other Livermore medal win- it will sell out. It is a beauty. MadLyn Port. 2016 Shenandoah Grenache 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Napa Valley, $80.00 ners at this year’s Chronicle Concannon’s Heri- Chris Ehrenberg of Eh- (which my panel judged), competition. tage tier 2013 Petite Sirah renberg Cellars came away 2016 Shenandoah Morn- BEST OF CLASS WINNERS: ing Glass Grenache blend 2017 Bent Creek Sauvignon Blanc and 2016 Spring Mountain 2016 Las Positas Malbec, Best Red of Show Syrah. Way to go, Chuck! And let’s give a shout out 2016 Las Positas Coccineous, Tempranillo-based blend Julio Covarrubias, for his 2015 Ruby Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon awesome PS fruit. 2016 Wood Family “Especial” Cabernet Sauvignon, Murrieta's Well entered their signature white and red blends, the 2016 The Whip and 2016 The Spur, Blush, while Winemaker Jesse Plautz respectively, bringing back Rios Reserve Estate Win- was pleased to learn he’d silvers for both. ery scored gold for the 2014 won Best of Class for the Nella Terra Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. Rios- 2015 Ruby Hill Reserve scored gold for their 2017 Lovell Estate Winery also Cabernet and a Double Gold Livermore Valley Chardon- earned silver for the 2016 for his 2015 Rubino Estates nay, and silvers for their Livermore Valley Reserve Winery Zinfandel leading 2016 Viognier and 2016 Viognier Chardonnay Port. blend, called “Salute Red.” Livermore Valley Pinot Rodrigue Molyneaux Gold was the order of the Noir. Estate Winery and Vineyard day for the 2015 Rubino Page Mill Winery scored silver for the 2015 Estates Riserva Barbera, brought home a Double Livermore Valley Cabernet and the NV Estate Infinitum Gold for the 2016 San Fran- Franc. Dessert Wine. cisco Bay “Cote” Merlot, Winemaker Rosie Fierro The 2016 Ruby Hill and golds for the 2017 Vint- San Francisco Chronicle 2019 Winners of Rosa Fierro Cellars went Grapeful Red also brought ner’s Select Chardonnay on a golden tear, winning home gold, while the 2017 The gregarious crew at 3 scored silver, while the 2015 with silver for his 2012 Lodi and the 2016 Cabernet, both Double Gold for her 2014 Estate Grown Reserve Sau- Steves came away with gold Mother Vine Cabernet under Michael-David Vineyards from Livermore Valley. The Livermore Valley Thatcher vignon Blanc, 2015 Reserve for their 2015 Zinfandel the Reserve tier brought Petite Sirah and 2012 Napa 2017 Chandler Vineyard Bay Vineyard “The 105” Chardonnay, 2015 Peacock from the Enz Vineyard, a sil- in Double Gold. The 2017 Valley Dixon Ranch Caber- Chardonnay earned silver, Cabernet Sauvignon, gold Patch Zin, 2015 Jewel Col- ver for the 2014 Livermore Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 As- net Sauvignon. as did the 2017 Potter Valley for the 2017 Tenuta Vine- lection Zin, 2013 Jewel Col- Barbera and a silver for the semblage Blanc, 2016 Ni- Frankie Favalore took Pinot, along with the 2016 yard “The Oaked” Chardon- lection Petite Sirah and 2014 2015 Duel, a blend of Syrah na's Cuvee Petite Sirah and gold for his 2016 Contra Tazetta Vineyard Syrah, nay, gold for the 2013 Los Jewel Collection Cabernet and Cabernet. 2015 Cabernet all brought Costa Carignan, which is the 2015 Vintner’s Select Carneros Moon Vineyards Sauvignon all raked in sil- Bent Creek Wines had an in gold for the Reserve tier. quite the big rich wine. His Cabernet Sauvignon and de la Luna Merlot, gold ver. Now that’s a prodigious impressive Best of Class win The 2016 Captain Joe’s 2016 Zin also from Contra 2016 Cabernet Franc, from for her medal haul. for their 2017 Sauvignon Petite Sirah, 2015 Liver- Costa county, scored silver. the Livermore Valley. Well 2014 Thatcher Bay Vine- At the Steven Kent Win- Blanc from Mendocino more Valley Petite Sirah, Aaron Luna, winemaker done, Dane! yard Cabernet Sauvignon ery, they celebrated silver County, and it ended up 2016 Crimson & Clover and at Fenestra, has to be stoked Retzlaff scored silver and silver for her 2014 for the 2017 Livermore in the Sweepstakes round, 2016 Assemblage Red all about the Double Gold for for the 2017 Dry Merlot Quatro blend. Talk about a Valley Ghielmetti Vineyard which is a nice honor. They garnered silver. Under the the 2017 Livermore Valley of Rose, called Isabelle's glittering showing. (See WINE, page 12) also took gold for their 2016 Concannon Vineyard label, Chardonnay, followed by a Red on Red blend, plus sil- the 2016 Chardonnay from gold for the 2014 Syrah and a vers for the 2017 Chardon- Monterey brought in gold, gold for the 2014 Ghielmetti nay, 2016 Petite Sirah and as did the 2016 Livermore Vineyard Malbec. 2017 True 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah. Good showing! White brought home silver, all from Livermore. Cuda Ridge scored gold as did the 2016 Sangiovese, Big White House scored for their 2015 Livermore 2014 Petite Sirah, 2014 a silver for their 2016 Lodi Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Grenache Blanc. More and silvers for these wines: Tempranillo, 2014 Touriga, winemakers and drinkers 2016 Black Label Cabernet 2014 Conjugation (Merlot are discovering this grape. Sauvignon, 2016 Cabernet based blend) and 2014 In- I particularly liked the 2016 Franc, 2016 Malbec, 2016 frared (Mourvedre blend), Skinner Grenache Blanc Petit Verdot and 2016 Me- all from Livermore fruit from El Dorado that was lange d' Amis, a Cabernet (except the True White). among the 32 white wine Franc-based blend. Solid It’s awesome to see Fenestra sweepstakes finalists. results. shift to local fruit and keep Chris Sorenson of Cad- Dante Robere Vineyards bringing home awards! dis was awarded silvers scored gold for their 2015 John Evan Cellars scored for these Livermore wines: Livermore Valley Petite silver for the 2015 Liver- 2016 Merlot, 2016 Cabernet Sirah, and for their Paradiso more Valley “The Talking Sauvignon and 2016 Better Tempranillo blend. Their Bull” Petite Sirah (price- Together. 2016 San Francisco Bay point $100.00), and a well- Darin Winton of 3 Steves Zinfandel scored silver, as deserved silver for the 2015 Winery has his own brand, did their 2016 Tracy Hills Livermore Valley M a l b e c Left: Darin Winton, assistant winemaker at 3 Steves and proprietor of Cellar 13 Cellar 13. His 2017 Cel- Barbera and 2016 Con- blend called “The Win- (Photo - Steve Burman) lar 13 Chardonnay won a tra Costa Carignan. Silver ter Star,” which my panel wines, with his Double Gold winning Chardonnay whopping Double Gold on was also the word for these tasted. Right: Brent Amos, Las Positas Vineyards winemaker, with the 2016 Malbec, SF its debut, and we couldn’t Livermore wines: 2016 Es- Longevity’s 2015 Liver- Chronicle’s Best Red of Show be prouder of this well-de- tate Reserve Syrah, 206 more Valley Mourvedre and (Photo - Lothar Maier, owner, Las Positas Vineyards)

2182 Buena Vista Ave, Liver- Signature of Registrants: CA 94550, is hereby registered 94551 & Ashley Di Prete, 4243 Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. and understand any contracts more CA 94550, is hereby /s/: Ananth Sethuraman, Gen- by the following owner(s): Clarinbridge Circle, Dublin, CA The location is Delucchi Park, before you sign. Shop around registered by the following eral Partner. This statement Robin Watson-Bird, 281 Jami 94568. 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am for rates. owner(s): was filed with the County Clerk Ct, Livermore CA 94550. This business is conducted a to 1:00pm. Charlie Annette Mifsud, 2182 of Alameda on December 28, This business is conducted an general partnership. The date Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens TO PLACE Buena Vista Ave, Livermore 2018. Expires December 28, individual. The date on which on which the registrant first at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- CLASSIFIED AD CA 94550. 2023. the registrant first commenced commenced to transact busi- dor Plaza Rd. 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FHA also will not be Lenders also can’t access wetlands determinations By Cher Wollard home due to the shutdown, who are here on special processing HECM reverse the Social Security website under the 404 program and work visas will not be able mortgages for seniors or to verify borrowers’ Social enforcement of the lead- The more than three- according to the survey. And another 6 percent to get those renewed during loans for multi-family units Security numbers to confirm based paint disclosure and week long partial shutdown the shutdown. during the shutdown. their identity. Some lenders renovation, repair and paint- of the federal government of agents reported having clients who were not em- Even those citizens with are using other methods of ing programs. has been making headlines secure private sector jobs • The U.S. Department confirming identities so that N.A.R. is also predicting for its impact on govern- ployed by the government decide not to proceed be- with companies that do not of Agriculture has cancelled closings can occur. some sellers may hold off ment workers, government have federal contracts may all new loans and guarantees Some escrow officers putting their homes on the contractors, air travelers, cause of general economic uncertainty caused by the be affected. in its Rural Development have reported being unable market until the situation is nature lovers trying to clean Buyers may find it harder Programs, used by bor- to close transactions involv- more stable. up federal parks, farmers shutdown. Regular federal employ- to get funding. rowers out in rural sub- ing properties with tax liens If you have been thinking and other constituents. Some types of govern- urbs, including San Joaquin because they could not get about buying or selling real Also impacted are many ees who are on furlough or working without pay are ment-backed home loans County. Those loans that payoff information from estates, contact your local folks trying to purchase or will be delayed or not pro- have already received a the IRS. real estate agent today. sell real estate, as well as the likely to receive back pay once the shutdown comes cessed. 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Deadline Extended to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance The deadline for Cali- The deadline for submit- fornia wildfire survivors ting applications for low- to register for federal as- interest disaster loans from sistance has been extended the U.S. Small Business Ad- to Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. ministration (SBA) has also Disaster grants from the been extended to Jan. 31. Federal Emergency Man- The SBA offers low- agement Agency (FEMA) interest disaster loans to are available to eligible businesses of all sizes, pri- homeowners and renters vate nonprofit organizations, impacted by the mid-No- homeowners and renters. vember wildfires in Butte, SBA disaster loans fund Los Angeles and Ventura repairs or rebuilding efforts counties. Nearly 26,000 ap- and cover the cost of replac- plications from survivors of ing lost or disaster-damaged the Camp, Hill and Woolsey personal property. Fires have been received by For more information, FEMA to date. applicants may apply on- Disaster assistance for line at SBA.gov/disaster, or individuals may include contact SBA’s Disaster As- grants to help homeowners sistance Customer Service and renters with temporary Center by calling 800-659- housing, essential home 2955. repairs, personal property Survivors who have not replacement, and serious yet applied for FEMA di- disaster-related needs. Di- saster assistance, should (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Early afternoon fog creeps in, rolling over the hills towards a rustic ranch in North Livermore. saster assistance grants are register right away. not taxable and will not Register online at Disas- affect eligibility for Social terAssistance.gov or call Security, Medicare or other 800-621-3362 (TTY 800- federal and state programs. 462-7585), 7 a.m. to 10 City Council Inspects Water Storage and Insects Grants do not have to be p.m. PST daily. Multilingual repaid. operators are available. By Bruce Gach now at the end of its useful ter is necessary for them to ried. A lot of mosquitos At the January 14 Liver- life. The new tank also will mature. Mature mosquitos are found in storm drains more City Council meeting, meet current seismic loading can fly up to 25 miles -be and the marshes. Standing a water storage tank replace- requirements, and be safer tween areas. There are 22 water for greater than two ment costing $5,870,000 than the old tank. species of mosquitos in weeks, sluggish creeks and was approved on a 5-0 vote. Ryan Clausnitzer, Gener- Alameda County. Mosqui- channels and unmaintained Councilmember Bob Car- al Manager of the Alameda tos are known to carry nine swimming pools are sources ling stated that he believed County Mosquito Abate- diseases. West Nile and where mosquitos can breed. the capacity was being in- ment District, discussed encephalitis viruses have Mayor John Marchand creased from 2 to 3.4 million modern mosquito control. caused problems in north- added that discarded tires gallons in order to provide All the cities in Alameda ern California. Mosquito and planter pots can also additional safety for fires County have representatives borne illnesses, such as Zika accumulate water and be and for the growth of the on its board. James Doggett, and Dengue, have not yet breeding areas. Clausnitzer city. Community Develop- who represents Livermore, been reported in this area. replied that you can dump ment Director Paul Spence was mentioned as the lon- Mosquitos carrying these the water, but the eggs still agreed. gest sitting representative on illnesses have recently been stay intact. The tank will be located the committee. The $14.5 detected migrating North as Marchand introduced million budget for this year close as Los Banos. These Adam VanWater, the City’s north of I-580 near Ray- In December, a U.S. Small Business Administration mond Road. When the city will cover 17 full time and 5 particular mosquitos are far new director of Economic updated its master plan in seasonal employees. more aggressive than those Development and Innova- facilitator helped people impacted by the California 2004, the larger tank speci- Mosquitos are aquatic that live locally. tion. wildfires at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Dublin. fied was determined to meet insects spending most of There are multiple traps The human services re- Now, survivors are asked to call or go online to request the needs of the growing their life in water going from throughout the county that port update was moved to federal benefits before the January 31st deadline. (Photo eggs to adults. They have allow the staff to collect February; the advisory body community. The original - Doug Jorgensen) tank was built in the 60’s to breathe air at the surface mosquitos and bring them term limits discussion was and has been repaired sev- of the water in this process. back to the laboratory to postponed. eral times since then; it is They cannot breathe in wavy determine what type of dis- conditions, so standing wa- eases, if any, might be car- WITH VALENTINE’S DAY JUST AROUND THE CORNER. Pleasanton Education Leaders Unite for TRI-VALLEY HAVEN WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO A Full and Fair Funding for Public Education SPECIAL JEWELRY SHOWING AT OUR THRIFT STORE, In a joint letter released of its funding from the state. California legislature to the District website, www. today, Pleasanton Unified While California is now raise school funding levels pleasantonusd.net, and find LOCATED AT 116 N. L STREET. School District (PUSD) the fifth largest economy to the national average by links to more information SHOWING WILL TAKE PLACE ON 2/4 -- 2/7 Superintendent David Ha- in the world, its schools are 2020, and to the average of and descriptions of the rel- FROM 11AM-2PM ON EACH DAY. glund, Board President Val- funded in the bottom 10% the top ten states by 2025. evant pending legislation erie Arkin, Association of when compared to other The letter invites com- listed below: Pleasanton Teachers (APT) school systems in the United munity members to contact AB 39 - Education fi- President Janice Clark and States. their local and state elect- nance: increase funding Classified School Employ- In February 2018, the ed officials to support the to local control funding DONATE Donate cars, trucks, ees Association (CSEA) PUSD Board of Trustees passage of key legislation formula. boats, tractors President Laura Martinez joined school boards across aimed at improving Cali- AB 123 - Early child- YOUR ask community members the state in passing a resolu- fornia’s public education hood education: blending and RV’s. Running to join their call to local tion calling for full and fair funding model. state preschool program VEHICLE TO or not. Tax and state elected officials to funding for California pub- “Our 15,000 students in with transitional kindergar- Deductible. provide full and fair funding lic schools. In May, PUSD Pleasanton - along with the ten and expanding access. TRI-VALLEY for public education and joined education leaders other 6.2 million enrolled AB 30 - Community col- Pleasanton students. from across Alameda Coun- throughout the State - de- lege College and Career Ac- CONSERVANCY PUSD schools, staff ty in signing a letter to the serve better,” PUSD educa- cess Pathways partnerships. and students have received 2018 California gubernato- tion leaders state in their AB 197 - Full-day kin- Help Preserve numerous state and na- rial candidates advocating letter. “It will take all of dergarten. Land for Future tional recognitions and its for a significant increase in us, focused on improving For more information, graduates regularly pursue funding for public education the State’s funding model, see the California School Generations top universities and move to meet the needs of students to ensure we are able to Board Association Full on to distinguished career and classrooms across the meet the needs of the next and Fair Funding Website: Call 1-888-686-4483 paths to make an impact on state. generation of learners. We http://www.fullandfairfund- Tri-Valley or visit their community. Like most Educators, administra- must fight for what’s right ing.org/. Conservancy TriValleyConservancy.org California school districts, tors and Board members for our children.” PUSD receives a majority have joined to appeal the Read the full letter on

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Lola and the 2015 Cabernet medalists from the Wood Sauvignon from Sachau Family repertoire included A Vineyard. the 2016 One Oak Vineyard den g Wente Vineyards nabbed Merlot, the 2016 Cabernet l The e silvers for these wines: 2017 Franc, the 2016 El Loco o o Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc, Rojo blend and the 2016 G 2017 Morning Fog Chardon- GSM Grenache blend. It’s all f nay, 2016 Arroyo Seco Riva good at Wood, indeed. Ranch Chardonnay and 2016 All the winning wines Estate Grown Charles Wet- will be printed in the Febru- more Cabernet Sauvignon. ary 10, 2019 edition of the ywo Rhonda Wood and the San Francisco Chronicle, Holl entire winemaking team at just prior to the always lively o Wood Family Vineyards is public tasting to be held at celebrating a very potent Fort Mason on February 16. d Best of Class win for the Get your tickets now. This 2016 Livermore Valley “Es- one will be a blast. pecial” Cabernet Sauvignon Congratulations to all the A Glamorous and Fabulous in the $55.00 - $58.99 cat- winning Livermore wineries egory. Her 2017 Para Mas who continue to show this Fundraising Party for the Bothwell! Amigas Chardonnay scored region’s mettle for medals. Live music with Matt Finders and a Double Gold, and the 2016 Here’s to a banner 2019 Alameda County Grenache growing year. vocalist Karen Marguth, food, was awarded gold. Silver dazzling decor and entertainment. Tickets at LVPAC.org SECTION A Thursday, JANUARY 17, 2019

Robotics Fair to Be Held at the Livermore Library The Livermore Public Library Civic Center will host a free Student Robotics Fair on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The event will begin at 1 p.m. in the Community Rooms, with a special presentation on remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) by Dr. George Matsumoto from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and Jill Zande from the Marine Advanced Technology Education Cen- ter. They will demonstrate how ROVs are used to explore deep water habitats and more. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room, local students will showcase various robotics projects. This event is made possible through a partnership with the Livermore Valley Joint Uni- fied School District. The Civic Center Library is located at 1188 South Livermore Avenue. Livermore Reads Together 2019 is a commu- nity reading program sponsored by the Friends of the Livermore Library, featuring the New York Times bestseller Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream by Joshua Davis. The community of Livermore is invited to read Spare Parts, and join their neighbors by participat- ing in events related to the book during the month of February 2019. Copies of the book and event schedules will be available at all Livermore Public Library locations. About Spare Parts: In 2004, four Latino teen- agers arrived at the Marine Advanced Technology Education Robotics Competition at the University of California, Santa Barbara. They were born in Mexico but raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where they attended an underfunded public high school. No Marc Cohn one had ever suggested to Oscar, Cristian, Luis, or Lorenzo that they might amount to much—but two inspiring science teachers had convinced New Shows and Summer Series these impoverished, undocumented kids from the desert who had never even seen the ocean that they should try to build an underwater robot. Scheduled at the Bankhead Theater And build a robot they did. Their robot wasn't Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center has an- formerly of Boston. A free community concert in April, pretty, especially compared to the rest of the com- nounced new additions to the Bankhead Theater schedule “Ragtime to Jazz: The Music of James Reese Europe,” petition. They were going up against some of the for 2019. Two shows have been added to the current season will feature the California State Military Reserve Band. best collegiate engineers in the country, including and six shows have been announced for the Summer Series Tickets for all shows are on Member Presale until January a team from MIT backed by a $10,000 grant from at the Bankhead. The shows range from returning favorites, 23, 2019, when tickets go on sale to the public. ExxonMobil. The Phoenix teenagers had scraped including singer-songwriters Marc Cohn and John Waite, Marc Cohn makes a return to the Bankhead in March. together less than $1,000 and built their robot out as well as artists making their first appearance in Liver- (continued on page 3) more, such as The Family Stone and guitarist David Victor (continued on page 2) 2 The Independent • JANUARY 17, 2019

Nelson Family

John Waite Photo - Jay Gilbert

deliver interpretations of iconic classic rock groups, the landmark rock show in both original and cover Boston and Styx, whose 1969, will appear in a single songs. Derik, Riana and legendary hits included performance on August 10. Dalten’s perfectly-blended "More Than a Feeling," Rock & Roll Hall of Fame sibling harmonies and jazz "Peace of Mind," “Lady,” Inductees Jerry Martini and folk-infused sound “Come Sail Away,” and and Greg Errico, together are enhanced by stunning "Amanda." With a blaz- with Phunne Stone, Swang visual digital displays. ing hot rock sound and Stewart, Blaise Sison, Nate For the third summer, the four- and five-part harmo- Wingfield, and Jimmy siblings will lead a song- nies, the group will bring Mckinney, will deliver an writing workshop for teens a feel-good, 100 percent infectious high-energy com- which culminates in an live performance to the bination of funk and soul afternoon presentation for Bankhead on August 2. friends and family before Renowned Japanese-born on such legendary hits as Derik Nelson and Family pianist and composer Keiko “Everyday People,” “Dance take the stage for their own Matsui has earned a devout To The Music,” “Family Affair” and “Hot Fun in Family Stone performance. On July 26th, and enthusiastic interna- The New Christy Minstrels tional audience, including the Summertime!” A local NEW SHOWS make a sixth appearance numerous local fans in favorite, Livermore-based (continued from front page) at the Bankhead with their Livermore where she will band LunaFish joins in with a “Woodstock Revis- Since his Grammy Award- John Waite became one always-fresh folk sound. perform on August 16. Her back to the Bankhead’s inti- ited” show on August 17th, winning hit ballad “Walk- of the most recognizable Since the 1960s, their music transcends boundar- mate setting on the Wooden lighthearted style and rich ies worldwide, blending a reviving the magic of the ing in Memphis,” Cohn voices in the 1980s when Heart: Acoustic Anthology has earned a reputation as his hits “Missing You” and harmonies have endeared rich melting pot of musical historic event with their Tour in late May. them to listeners with such influences to create un- authentic psychedelic rock a natural storyteller with “Midnight Rendezvous” Kicking off the sum- the precision of a brilliant soared to the top of the pop original, chart-topping hits forgettable, contemporary sound. mer will be two groups such as “Green, Green” and smooth jazz melodies. “Ragtime to Jazz: The tunesmith and the passion charts. His solo career was whose appealing folk-pop of a great soul man. His in- preceded by success as lead “Today.” In August, the Bank- Music of James Reese music spans multiple Formerly of the multi- head Theater will celebrate Europe,” a free community timate concerts feature deep singer of The Babys and the generations. One of just 15 platinum band Boston, the 50th anniversary of concert on April 18, will cuts and surprises, as well rock supergroup Bad Eng- groups named US Cul- David Victor, together with Woodstock. The Family feature members of the as songs that have been lish. He brings his acoustic tural Ambassadors in 2018, fan favorites for decades. sound and familiar vocals four other lead vocalists, Stone, who with then-leader California State Military Derik Nelson and Family will deliver the music of Sly Stone performed at JANUARY 17, 2019 • The Independent 3

SHOWS Music of ABBA Featured in Open Mic Set for Writers Reserve Band under Whistlestop Writers will host an open mic for writ- the leadership of music ers of all genres and abilities on Wednesday, January 23, director James Lamb. Mamma Mia at the Firehouse 2019, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Swirl on the Square, 21 South Combining narrative, Livermore Avenue, in downtown Livermore. images, video, and live Join us for an evening of food, wine, and writing. music, they will chart Pacific Coast Repertory Livermore Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton, the event’s host, the story of the famed Theatre kicks off 2019 with says, “Even if you don’t have something to read, come African-American musi- “Mamma Mia!,” the hit listen to talented local writers and poets. Jumpstart your cian and soldier, who musical featuring the best- creativity for 2019.” broke barriers from the loved songs of ABBA and The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue on the plenty of “happy dancing,” stage of Carnegie Hall to fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information wrapped up in a charm- go to facebook.com/WhistlestopWriters or email Liver- the battlefields of World ing, upbeat story line. Song [email protected] War I. The event is free, numbers include: 'Dancing but tickets are required Queen,' ‘'Gimme Gimme and will be available be- Gimme,' and 'Take a Chance ginning on March 18th. On Me.' The production is The new shows aug- appropriate for all ages. ment the current season Opening night at the which includes upcom- Firehouse Arts Center nearly Sold out! ing events such as nearly Theater in Pleasanton is sold out shows with Saturday, January 26th, with BrAnForD evening and matinee shows Branford Marsalis Quar- running Thursday to Sunday MArSALIS tet, Jake Shimabukuro, through February 10th. Quartet of artistic Robert Cray, and Keb’ Check website or box office Mo’. More than 20 other PCRT’s Artistic Director California... a true gem that excellence for availability. David Judson notes that the our audiences will fall in shows remain in the sea- All performances are company is honored to be love with. Mamma Mia! Mon jAn 21 at 7:30pm son, including rock, pop, at Firehouse Arts Center, chosen to present the very also features other critically bluegrass and folk music, located at 4444 Railroad first professional production acclaimed, regional Actors' as well as dance, theater, Avenue in Pleasanton. of Mamma Mia! in the Tri- Equity Association profes- cirque, and comedy. Reserved seating tickets: Valley/San Jose areas, and sionals, including the return MELISSA Advance notice and $25-$44. Child, student, one of the first on the west of Pleasanton resident Joy MAnChESTEr and senior discounts are early ticket purchase is coast. The show has been Sherratt* as ‘Donna’.” grammy Award also available. Show times, running on Broadway since Also starring: Brian a LVPAC membership information, and ticket Winner benefit. Other benefits 2001, and was made into Watson* as ‘Harry,’ Noel purchase at www.firehouse- Fri jAn 18 at 8pm include a 10 percent the popular 2008 film ver- Anthony* as ‘Sam,’ Shawn arts.org, or in person at the sion starring Meryl Streep. Bender as ‘Bill,’ Jennifer discount on tickets all Firehouse Arts Center Box With a full professional Stark** as ‘Rosie,’ Patricia season and an invitation Office at the Center, and by orchestra and production Pitpitan as ‘Tanya,’ Melissa Tri-Valley repertory Theatre to the Season Announce- phone by calling the Box team, as well as a stellar Momboisse** as ‘Ali,’ and ment Party in May. Office at (925) 931-4848. line up of professional ac- Kriselle Kelsey as ‘Lisa,’ Additional benefits such The plot: Young bride-to- tors, Judson is enthusiastic. plus an ensemble cast of as private receptions and be Sophie wants to discover “We are thrilled to intro- professional regional actors. exclusive artist meet and identity of her father. Her duce Laura Park** to the [*Members of Actors' mother, Donna, has never greets are available at Bay Area as ‘Sophie’ in our Equity Association, the been forthcoming, so So- production,” says Judson. Union of Professional Ac- upper membership levels. phie invites three men from To become a member “She is a New York actress tors and Stage Managers, jAn 19 — jAn 27 her mother’s past to her own who grew up in Moraga, **AEA Candidate] today, visit lvpac.org or wedding. rated Pg-13 contact Development at (925) 583-2305. DjAngo The Bankhead Theater ROBOTICS ShrEDDErS is located at 2400 First (continued from front page) The Life Street in downtown of scavenged parts. This ers movement—will go on overcoming insurmount- and Times of Livermore. Tickets are was never a level competi- to include first-generation able odds and four young Django reinhardt available at the box tion—and yet, against all college graduations, de- men who proved they were office, online at www. odds . . . they won. portation, bean-picking among the most patriotic Sat jAn 19 at 8pm lvpac.org or by calling This is just the begin- in Mexico, and service in and talented Americans in AT ThE BoThWELL 373-6800. ning for these four, whose Afghanistan. this country—even as the story—which became a key Joshua Davis's Spare country tried to kick them 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org inspiration to the DREAM- Parts is a story about out. 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore

4 The Independent • JANUARY 17, 2019 Grand Performing Arts Presents Beauty and the Beast

Grand Performing Arts mented, “The most enjoy- (GPA) studio of Livermore able part of the Beauty and is performing Beauty and the Beast production is the the Beast through January story. It’s a classic tale for 20. young and old and bringing The show opened this story alive on stage has January 12 at the University been extremely fulfilling. Theater, CSUEB. Remain- The singing, costumes, ing performances are 7 p.m. staging, and dancing has all on Jan. 18 and 19 and 2 come together so well and I p.m. on Jan. 20. am excited to share another Grand Performing Arts' amazing production with rehearsals not only involve the community.” singing, dancing, and acting “The desire for GPA instruction and practice but as a company is connect- also include team building ing arts and hearts. GPA and leadership opportuni- gives everyone in the ties. The cast members community an opportunity come mostly from Dublin, to participate in the show, Pleasanton, and Livermore. whether as a performer, Performers range in age artistic staff, technical staff, from 5 to 65. All perform- or an audience member. I ers who enroll are featured believe musical theater is in the ensemble groups. an amazing way to learn not Any performers wishing to just about performing but try for lead roles are given about life lessons. My hope training and the opportunity for this company is that it to audition. continues to serve the com- The show features a munity with high level, all cast of over 130 perform- inclusive productions that ers. Parent volunteers educate performers but also help backstage, build sets, create a love of musical make props, sell tickets, Cast rehearses Beauty and the Beast theater. I forever want it to and support the GPA staff in be a safe place for children producing quality produc- ful songs written by Alan The classic story tells self. But time is running staged, Disney's Beauty and adults alike to express tions. Menken and the late How- of Belle, a young woman out. If the Beast does not and the Beast offers a great themselves and BE them- Beauty and the Beast is ard Ashman, along with in a provincial town, and learn his lesson soon, he opportunity to bring your selves. “ presented through special new songs by Mr. Menken the Beast, who is really a and his household will be entire community together More information can arrangement with Music and Tim Rice. The original young prince trapped under doomed for all eternity. for family theatre at its best. be found at www.grandper- Theater International Broadway production ran the spell of an enchantress. This "tale as old as time" Trenton Torain, Musi- formingarts.com. The next Based on the Academy for over thirteen years and If the Beast can learn to is filled with spectacular cal Director, Part Owner show is Peter Pan. Regis- Award-winning animated was nominated for nine love and be loved, the curse costume and set opportuni- of GPA, and the Beast in tration is open now on the feature, the stage version Tony Awards, including will end and he will be ties or, even more simply the Enchanted Cast, com- website. includes all of the wonder- Best Musical. transformed into his former

Register Early for Writers Conference and Save Money The Tri-Valley Writ- industry leaders. The con- Robert Dugoni, is the 2017 Mystery Writers of David Corbett author of including a middle-grade ers Conference, a full- ference features presenta- winner of the 2015 Nancy America Edgar finalist. For six novels and the writing mystery series. day event on the art and tions about craft, marketing Pearl Award for fiction. He more information about guide, "The Art of Charac- Fees may be paid online business of writing, will and publishing. Until Feb. is a New York Times, Wall Dugoni, visit www.robert- ter"; Robin Cutler, leader of with PayPal or by check take place Saturday, April 10, registration costs are Street Journal and Amazon dugonibooks.com. development for publisher in the mail. For additional 13, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $115 for California Writing bestselling author. Presenters include Jim IngramSpark; Rachael Her- details and to register, visit in Pleasanton at the Four Club (CWC) members and Dugoni has been a Azevedo of Smashwords, a ron, author of more than www.trivalleywriters.org/ Points by Sheraton. Most $140 for non-members. The finalist twice for both the distributor of e-books; An- twenty novels; Linda Lee, conferences/tri-valley-writ- participants can save $50 fee for students aged 16-24 Harper Lee Award for Legal gela Bole, chief executive writer, educator, speaker ers-conference-2019/. by registering by Feb. 10. with student ID is $80. Fiction and the Silver Fal- officer of the Independent and website designer, who For more information The regular registration Check-in and continental chion Award for mysteries. Book Publishers Associa- will speak about websites; about the CWC Tri-Valley deadline is April 9. breakfast will be from 7:30 In 2015 and 2017 he was tion; Stephanie Chandler, and Penny Warner, who Branch, contact Lani Long- Attendees can share their - 8:30 a.m. A full, hot lunch an International Thriller author of several books has published more than shore at president@trival- passion for writing and will be provided. Writers finalist for Thriller including "The Nonfiction seventy books with more leywriters.org or visit http:// network with writers and The keynote speaker, of the Year. He also was a Book Publishing Plan"; than a half million in print, www.trivalleywriters.org. The Hunchback of Notre Dame - A Touching Musical Features Haunting Songs and Big Dance Numbers

Take a novel by Vic- talented cast in this timely as the beautiful Esmeralda. tory Hugo and mix it with piece." and Justin Sabino brings the magic of Disney and The production is not much needed lightness to you have the musical an exact recreation of the the production as Clo- "The Hunchback of Notre Disney animated movie pin. Matt Skinner is back Dame." like some other Disney with Tri-Valley Repertory The musical retells musicals, it is rated PG-13, Theatre to play Phoebus as Victor Hugo’s epic story but is a touching musi- is Matthew Kelly as Jehan. of love, acceptance and cal with haunting songs Aly Casas is Florika. what it means to be a hero. and big dance numbers. Quasimodo escapes It showcases the Disney Disney's The Hunchback for the day and joins the film’s Academy Award- of Notre Dame includes boisterous crowd celebrat- nominated score, as well as music from the animated ing the Feast of Fools, only new songs by Alan Menken film with memorable songs to be treated cruelly by all and Stephen Schwartz. such as, "The Bells of but the beautiful gypsy, Peter Parnell’s new book Notre Dame”, "Out There”, Esmeralda. He isn’t the embraces story theatre and “Topsy Turvy”, “God Help only one captivated by her features verbatim passages from Hugo’s Gothic novel. Tri-Valley Repertory is a huge, choir that re- with Musical Direction by Theatre’s Disney’s The mains on stage throughout Sierra Dee, Choreography Hunchback of Notre Dame the entire show. The cast is by Cathrine Delos Santos runs January 19 & 26 at large and quite diverse. As and Joren Reyes, Lights by 8:00 pm and January 20, always with Tri-Valley Rep- Northern Lights, and Sound 26, & 27 at 2:00. Perfor- ertory Theatre, make sure by Danska Sound Design. mances are Saturdays at to leave some extra time The Bankhead Theater is 8pm and Sundays at 2pm after the show to stay in located at 2400 First Street with an additional Saturday the lobby since many cast in Livermore. Tickets are matinee on January 26th members come out to meet available at the box office, at 2pm. at the Bankhead the audience after each online at www.lvpac.org or Theater in downtown Liver- performance. by calling 373-6800. more. Disney’s The Hunchback For more information, Director Titian Lish, of Notre Dame is Produced visit the TVRT website: states, "The Hunchback by Kathleen Breedveld, www.trivalleyrep.org. of Notre Dame is such a Directed by Titian Lish painfully relevant piece of Photos of cast in rehearsal by Doug Jorgensen. theater. This story, filled with beautiful music and performed by an incredibly the Outcasts” and “Some- free spirit, though – the talented cast, focuses on day”, as well as many new handsome Captain Phoe- how we see the people in songs written for the stage bus and Frollo are equally the world around us. production. enthralled. As the three vie "It aims to remind us to Quasimodo, the de- for her attention, Frollo see past a person's exterior formed bell-ringer who embarks on a mission to and value them for who longs to be "Out There," is destroy the gypsies – and they are deep within. In to- played by Brian Palac. He it’s up to Quasimodo to day's world, we sometimes is held captive by his devi- save them all. forget to love each other, ous caretaker, the archdea- Disney’s The Hunchback fight for one another, and con Dom Claude Frollo. of Notre Dame is a big, bring love to those around The dark and evil Frollo intense and beautiful show, us. I hope audiences will is portrayed by Geoffrey with colorful costumes and rush to see a remarkably Colton. Alexis Vera is cast big dance numbers. There 6 The Independent • JANUARY 17, 2019

If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit by Linda Milanese phone number from her. Actually, I think she was happy My New Year’s resolution is to find some comfortable to send me home and pawn me off to the tech line. Turns shoes. I’m at war with my feet and they’re winning. There out the young tech genius and I communicated perfectly was a time when my only concern was “breaking in” a on the phone despite his thick accent. We changed the user new pair of shoes until they were reliably comfortable. I name and password (I think I remember where I put them) could count on them to fit without complaints and reper- and the latest tech crisis was averted. I’d have sent him a cussions. Lately I find myself buying expensive shoes, fill- fruit basket if it could have made it to the foreign country ing them with additionally expensive insoles, and eventu- where he was probably located. ally having to pass them on to more sure-footed friends. In addition to the difficulty of navigating our way in I read an article, “Thriving at Age 70 and Beyond,” this 21st century technology world, there’s something else written by Jane E. Brody a very active septuagenarian who that leaves my contemporaries feeling discounted and Photo of puppies to be named. concedes: marginalized: the language people use to address us. “Of course, advancing age has taken—and will con- I remember the startling moment many years ago when tinue to take—its incremental toll. I often wake up wobbly, a clerk first called me “Ma’am” instead of “Miss.” But Tri-Valley Animal my back hates rainy days, and I no longer walk, cycle or just as startling is to be called “honey” at my age. Or swim as fast as I used to. I wear sensible shoes and hold why is “young lady” OK when it really means “old lady”? Rescue Takes to the the handrail going up and down stairs.” https://well.blogs. Would someone address Ruth Bader Ginsburg as “honey” nytimes.com/2016/04/25/thriving-at-age-70-and-beyond/ or “young lady”? Probably. Geez! One of my friends Yes, after a few staircase mishaps of my own, I, too, was especially incensed at being called “cute” for no other Red Carpet have learned to never turn down a handrail. And I prob- reason than having lunch in a restaurant. Now I know Winner of “Name the Puppies” contest ably should contact her for a recommendation on her people who use this language are well-meaning, but it’s to receive Rolling Stones tickets sensible shoes. like our lives have become funny episodes of “The Golden My friends aren’t quite as active as Ms. Brody. Most Girls.” The red carpet will be rolled out at the Castlewood don’t ride bikes; although a few put on stretched-out bath- But back to my shoe problem. Cold weather means I Country Club on Saturday, February 9th, when Tri-Valley ing suits to swim laps—something I, who hate to put my have to exchange my favorite Dansko sandals for closed- Animal Rescue hosts their first ever Oscar-themed “Tuxes face in the water, find especially admirable. But I’m notic- toed shoes. I’ve always said I might have continued to ski & Tails” gala from 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Tickets include dinner, ing my contemporaries wearing more sneakers or sandals longer if I could have worn sandals instead of those medi- dessert, and the chance to bid on a selection of live and with socks, and I’m hearing common complaints about our eval ski boots. I know a much younger woman who buys silent auction items, like a tour of the nation’s Capital, and place in the world that goes beyond coddling our feet. shoes two sizes too large because her toes, she says, “get a night out in San Francisco for two, with dinner, Beach For example, technology. It’s exhausting and often claustrophobic.” I understand exactly what she means. Blanket Babylon tickets, and a deluxe room at the Omni demeaning. My aging toes have needs I never dreamed of back in my Hotel. My last interaction with Comcast was an experience carefree youth. To generate excitement for the event, TVAR is host- typical for someone my age. Comcast had sent me an up- I’m looking for something with a good arch support ing a “Name the Puppies” contest for a litter of puppies, dated piece of hardware that I’d ignored until I realized the and room for a developing hammer toe. Something with which will make an appearance at Tuxes & Tails. The internet wasn’t working. After an unenlightening phone just the right lift to keep my plantar fasciitis at bay. It can’t winner must be in attendance at the event and if his or her call to the help line, I enlisted a young friend to install the involve Velcro or be too bulky and orthopedic looking— name is chosen, will receive a pair of tickets to the up- mysterious hardware. The final step required a user name not a good look with skinny jeans. Hmm—maybe I should coming Rolling Stones concert. Send name and six puppy and password that I hadn’t thought about in years, further rethink the skinny jeans. monikers to [email protected] by February 1st. complicated by the fact that my husband’s filing system I’m not shooting for the Guinness Book of World for our technology information is on a handwritten piece Records. I don’t need to be the oldest person alive to visit Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) relies solely on of binder paper filled with illegible passwords and user all the National Parks on foot or to hike up Kilimanjaro public support to fund their lifesaving programs. “This names, past and present. for my next birthday. Just staying comfortably ambula- event allows us to continue our important work of giving So to clear up the problem, I went directly to the tory is all I’m hoping for. I have modest plans for the animals a second chance,” said TVAR’s Board Chair, Comcast office the next day for a face-to-face. Actually, future—simple things like theater tickets in Berkeley and Brian Joyce. TVAR has been saving homeless animals I needed to go there anyway to return the old piece of San Francisco that require walking to and from BART sta- from euthanasia for the past 25 years. TVAR’S programs hardware as was so inconveniently required. The young tions and restaurants. We have a trip coming up to South include the East County Animal Shelter Program where service rep, probably impatient with my generation, in America that might call for some more serious walking. volunteers are trained to make a difference in the animals general, after so many numbing encounters, never looked I’ll need to walk precincts for the 2020 election and then lives while they are at the shelter. Sheltered animals also at me. She looked directly past my left shoulder and pref- enjoy the celebratory trip we’ve planned for right after it. benefit from the Teen & Junior Program where youth learn aced each answer with a sigh. So much to look forward to, and I hear that a positive at- about pet ownership and receive rewarding volunteer time I wanted to say, “I know you think this is obvious titude adds years to your life—7.5 years to be exact. while walking and playing with dogs and cats. TVAR’s information. I know you think I’m stupid, but this happens My feet testify to a lifetime of use—waitressing, preg- Fostering Programs provide beds, crates, medications, to be your little area of expertise. I know lots of things you nancies, teaching, shopping, fitbit competitions. . . . So food, leashes, blankets and pet care while giving individu- don’t know; for example, my guess is you have no idea I guess a little discomfort at this point is not unexpected. als and families the opportunity to love and socialize dogs, how to use semi-colons. But I’d certainly act a lot more In her article on aging, Brody wrote something else that cats, puppies and kittens prior to their adoption. engaged and helpful if you happened to ask me about spoke to me. She quotes a physician who reassures a Tickets to Tri-Valley Animal Rescue’s Tuxes & Tails them.” woman of 70, “All my patients your age who are free of are $100 per person or $700 per table of 8. They can be But yelling at her would only add “cranky” to the pains . . . are dead.” purchased at www.tvar.org. Call Lynne at 918-518-9880 already validated stereotype she held of me. I kept my Considering the alternative, I’m grateful to limp into with any questions or to donate or volunteer. thoughts to myself and managed to get a tech support tele- the next decade.

JANUARY 17, 2019 • The Independent 7

NOVEMBER TEEN LVPAC to Sponsor New Youth POET SELECTED

Livermore Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton has selected Theater Group a Teen Poet of the Month for November 2018. The theme was Belonging. Julia Passannante was selected Founded by two Livermore high school seniors, a authors, and technicians and help them find their place for the poem, “Town in the Clouds.” Passannante is a new youth theater group, Center Stage East Bay, will in the arts community. “The opportunity to be directly sophomore at Granada High School in Aaron Marine’s be sponsored by Livermore Valley Performing Arts involved in creating art is a rewarding experience for English class. Center. A mutual passion for theater led Micaelan all ages, particularly young people,” says Scott Keni- Schreckengost and Anya Worley to found the youth- son, executive director of Livermore Valley Performing TOWN IN THE CLOUDS led company for the purpose of expanding opportuni- Arts Center. “Here we have a wealth of experience to I would look up, but my neck is too weak ties for young artists through inclusive, community- share and the space to make these projects possible. To see bright red balloons pull my peers up by their based performing arts. Sponsoring Center Stage is very much in keeping with cheeks. Future performances by Center Stage will provide our mission to engage the whole community in the I have anchors which tug and pull at the corners of my young people ages 14-20 with the opportunity to arts.” mouth create, perform, and design productions, as well as Center Stage East Bay is planning a Festival of Down, down, no escape, no way out. manage the associated creative and business tasks. Short Plays and will be sending out a call for student Is there room for me, in your little Town in the Clouds? Through the process of producing all aspects of theat- authors, actors, and directors within the next few Because from Under the Weather, I’m concealed in its rical events, students will gain confidence and develop months. To help successfully produce this ambitious shroud. greater maturity in dealing with a broader world. festival, Center Stage has already begun fundraising Many theater programs focus on rigorous training and for the event. A fundraiser will be held at Chili’s Grill I longingly watch with a moony-eyed stare a machine-like model of business, but Center Stage and Bar on First Street in Livermore on Wednesday, But most dismally I’m blinded by the sunshine’s glare. will instead establish a community that builds up indi- January 30, with a percent of the proceeds from sales For a moment I almost felt I was with you all vidual performers’ talents, treating them as more than going to Center Stage if an event flyer is shown. Plans I thought I heard your voices beckon me or call. replaceable parts. for additional fundraisers are underway. Contact Anya Once again my imagination deceives me; With access to facilities and staff at the Bothwell Worley via email at [email protected] for My brain never fails to taunt and tease me. Arts Center and the Bankhead Theater, Center Stage more information about how to support the group. will be able to establish a home for young performers, I had hoped the storm of wind in my lungs would be enough To take me off of my feet and gently lift me up Away from this place, take me to the celestial stars. Possibly all this weight comes from the stone in my Tickets Available for heart. Rocks and rubble on the ground cut into my feet. Annual Crab Feed The Town in the Clouds’ rain soon turns to sleet. The Livermore Lions Club hosts its annual Crab Feed Slowly my face drifts toward the azure. on Saturday, February 16, 2019. This is the club's largest I think to myself, I don’t belong here anymore. fundraiser of the year. It begins at 5:30 pm at the Both- So I let go of my anchors and grab a balloon well Arts Center at 2466 Eighth Street. I proclaim out loud, friends, I’ll be with you soon! The event features all-you-can-eat crab. Included on I think once again, it can’t only be me, the menu are pasta, salad, bread, sodas and water, and Perhaps there are very few people who truly feel free. dessert. There will be a cash bar. No outside beverages allowed. Servers will be the Girl Scouts from Troop I am worthy of the Sky, I am worthy of Love. 32874 and the Livermore High School Leos Club mem- I will not hold myself back from everything I dream of. bers. There will be dancing to live music, a 50/50 raffle, many raffle item drawings, and silent auctions for events, Three teens received honorable mention: Monique items, and activities, all donated by local businesses and Santay for “Grateful,” Colby Newton for “Indoors,” and wineries. Justin Willis for “Belonging.” All are students of Carlie Money raised from the Crab Feed will be used to sup- Wiedmeier at Del Valle High School. Patton said, “I’m port community projects and Lions charities, that help the visually and hearing impaired. The 2018 local projects honored to read a diversity of poems each month from included: Serving early breakfast at Granada Grad Night, Livermore’s talented teens.” sponsoring and funding the Leos Club at Livermore High The theme for January is Weathering the Storm. Sub- School, serving breakfast for a Sunset Elementary School missions must include: student’s name, address, email, PTA fundraiser, serving meals at Special Kids Day, and grade level, school, and English teacher’s name. Teens having and funding the Lions Student Speakers Contest must reside in Livermore and poems can be pasted into for college scholarships. the email or attached. Poems are due January 31st. Send Tickets are $50 and for a table of 6 to 10 people the submissions to [email protected] price is $45 per person. For tickets contact Ben or Ann at (925) 449-9974. Photo from last year. 8 The Independent • JANUARY 17, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Wednesday afternoons 1-3:30pm. Thurs., Feb. 1 8 - Mar. 12, 7 to instruction in art to students ages with a 2018 barrel tasting, compare 1/23 David Savellano; 1/30 Sue 9 pm, at Livermore Community 7 through high school. She also the aromas and flavors with a nicely Johnston; 2/6 Ruth Miller, 2/13 Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. works with adults. Projects include aged 2014. We'll crack open the Carolyn Lord YOUNG @ ART: Find your inspiration using the work all kinds of drawing, painting, 2008 from our cellar, while supplies “Water+Color=Fun!” class for of the Impressionists. Register at printmaking and sculpture. Home last! Specially selected limited Cab- young people ages 5-11. Thursday, www.larpd.org or 925-373-5700 schoolers and high school students ernet vintages will be available for February 7, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Register Two Workshops, One Weekend working on advanced portfolios are sale during this annual celebration. at www.pleasantonfun.com, Code taught by artist Linda Ryan. welcome. Peggy has been an art 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Livermore 8853. Regular gallery hours: Workshop in Pour Painting - Basics instructor in the Livermore Valley www.charlesrvineyards.com 925- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from Friday, January 25 6:00-9:00pm for many years. Contact her at 454-3040 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 and Saturday, January 26, 10:30- (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ Las Positas Vineyards, weekend a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery 11:30am. Workshop in Pour Painting comcast.net. of January 19th & 20th featured at the Firehouse Arts Center in - Basics to Intermediate Saturday, Figure Drawing Workshop, every food pairing flight will be French Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. January 26, 10:30-4:00pm and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cheeses & Wine. Tasting Room is Donations always appreciated. Sunday, January 27, 10:30-3:30pm Artists bring their own materials open 11:30am- 4:30pm. For more Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St. and easels. Open to all artists. information please contact curt@ MEETINGS/CLASSES Livermore. www.eventbrite.com/e/ Professional artist models (nude). laspositasvineyards.com Saturday, Entries are being accepted for the basics-of-luminous-pour-painting- No instructor. Students under 18 January 26th "Evening in the Pleasanton Art League (PAL) tickets-53628358865?aff=efbneb need written parental permission Vineyards" winter concert featuring annual art show and sale at the Celebrate Women! 2019 Art that to attend. Cost $20 per session. accoustic duo & rhythm percus- Alviso Adobe Community Park in Honors Women, is in its 5th year! Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., sion's Joey T & Friends. This concert “Smaller than Life" a fine art exhibition featuring artist Pleasanton. This is an open show, in This photographic exhibition has Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- will be in the event room with wine, Barbara Stanton February 1st- March 17th at the Arata which all categories of hung artwork two tracks: 1. competition with ments are available. Call or e-mail beer, non-alcoholic beverages along Fine Art Gallery. The show will feature a combination of and photographs will be judged judging and monetary awards. 2. Barbara Stanton for more info about with dinner option available for Barbara Stanton's miniature oil paintings and life drawing together. March 1, 2, 3 from 10:00 anyone may submit in this non- the workshop, 925-373-9638 - purchase ( sorry no outside food or a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration dead- judged track. Exhibition will go up [email protected]. beverages permitted) to purchase figurative work. Artist Reception on Friday, February 1st, line is Feb. 23, 2019. Refer to the March 1st at Civic Center Library, Preschool Art classes: Thursday tickets, visit our website at www. 5-7 PM. Live demonstration of oil painting in miniature on Prospectus and Registration form at Livermore. Main Requirement: Every mornings 9:45–10:45. Children laspositasvineyards.com February 16th. Arata Art Gallery, 637 1st Street, Benicia; the PAL website: www.pal-art.com image must have one woman/ aged 3-5 are welcome to join this 510-432-5167, https://aratafineartgallery.com/. Watercolor Painting with Linda many women as subject matter. class. Classes cover drawing, paint- MUSIC/CONCERTS Beach Tues., Feb. 5 - Mar. 12, 7 Sponsored by: Livermore Art Asso- ing, print-making, sculpture and Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music to 9 pm, at Livermore Community ciation and Pleasanton Art League. ceramics. For further information, every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Circle in Danville, California, in the Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. For more information and detailed contact Thomasin Dewhurst at S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Livermore Art Association Gallery, Blackhawk Plaza. Regular hours are Using the colors of the season as guidelines, please contact: Barbara (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ retzlaffvineyards.com located in the Carnegie Building, Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm and inspiration discover the magic of Reynolds email: barbara.nichols. hotmail.com or visit http://children- Melissa Manchester, Jan. 18, 2019, offers art classes, unusual gifts, Sunday 11am-6pm. watercolor. Explore techniques, color [email protected] or call/text: sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 painting rentals, art exhibits and Imagination Expressed 2019, mixing, and composition with guided 503.449-3861. Art Classes, For children, teens and First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, information pertaining to the art Pleasanton Art League show at the projects and personal expression. The Young Artists’ Studio has adults. Beginner to advanced. 373-6800. field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The Museum on Main. Show runs Janu- All levels. Register at www.larpd.org openings in its 2018 – 2019 school Drawing, painting, printmaking, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Presents - gallery has been open since 1974 ary 8 to February 24 during regular or 925-373-5700 year art classes. Artist Peggy Frank sculpture and ceramics taught by Daniel Cainer in “Gefilte Fish and and is run as a co-op by local art- museum hours. 603 Main Street Acrylic Painting with Linda Beach offers small group, individualized highly experienced artist and art in- Chips". Daniel Cainer is an award- ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 Pleasanton. structor, Thomasin Dewhurst. Week- winning songwriter, storyteller p.m. For information call 449-9927. A Winter’s Tale: Art Exhibit at the day and weekend classes, Home and performer. Jewish-themed, Members of the Pleasanton Art Bankhead Theater Gallery, Jan., school classes, Special classes one-man show of unique stories League Public Art Circuit are 10-March 5, 2400 First St., Liver- during school breaks offered. (925) in song is smart, funny, timely and currently exhibiting art at five more. www.lvpac.org or 373-6800. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ only slightly irreverent. January 19 businesses in the area. Viewing Solo photography exhibit “Kerry Joy hotmail.com for further info. at 7:30pm at the La Quinta Inn & locations are: The Stanford Health McGehee: Photography” through Piano and keyboard lessons, For Suites in Hayward. This presenta- Care Dermatology Clinic, 1133 E. April 11th, represented by SLATE children to adult. Beginner to early tion is part of TVCJ's "A World of Stanley Blvd. Suite 111, Livermore; Contemporary Gallery (Oakland). intermediate level. Half-hour private Jewish Music Conference". Tickets Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce There will be 19 photographs on classes or small group classes can be purchased for this evening at 777 Peters Street, Pleasanton; display at the San Ramon Valley offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) by itself ($20.00), or for the entire Sallman, Yang, & Alameda CPA's Conference Center. Sixteen are 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ weekend conference here: www. at 7077 Koll Center Parkway, N. California landscape images, hotmail.com for further info. eventbrite.com/e/a-world-of-jew- Suite 183, Pleasanton; The Bagel including many taken in Livermore. Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the ish-music-tickets-50672074539 Street Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., I The San Ramon Valley Conference last Saturday of each month from Django Shredders “The Life and Pleasanton; and The Bagel Street Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music Times of Django Reinhardt” , Sat- Café at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., Dublin. days a week. 3301 Crow Canyon Solo photography exhibit “Kerry Joy McGehee: Photography” Studio located at 1756 First St., urday, January 19, 2019 at 8:00pm. If interested in becoming a member Rd., San Ramon. will be on display through April 11th. There will be 19 Livermore. Confirm participation by Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth of the Pleasanton Art League or for California Watercolor Association photographs on display at the San Ramon Valley Conference calling (925) 960-1194 or via the Avenue, Livermore. Tickets at www. information regarding the Public 49th Annual National Exhibition. Center. Sixteen are N. California landscape images, including website at www.GalinasMusicStu- lvpac.org, call 925-373-6800, or Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at through February 16, 2019 in the many taken in Livermore. The San Ramon Valley Conference dio.com. Beginners are welcome. visit 2400 First Street, Livermore. (510) 877-8154. Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 3301 Crow Bring some music to share with the Jake Shimabukuro - Innovative Alamo Danville Artists’ Society Arts Center in Pleasanton. 74 artists group. Ukuleles are available for Master of the Ukulele on “The Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit from California and beyond have Canyon Rd., San Ramon. McGehee is a member of the purchase. Small $10 fee to cover Greatest Day” New Album Tour, ‘Festive’ on view seven days a week been accepted. 25 awards and Livermore Art Association, a two-time “City of Livermore” meeting costs. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Bankhead from Friday, November 30th to cash prizes. Selection Juror: Iain award winner for her photographs, 1st and Silver award winner Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Sunday, February 10th, 2019. Stewart; Awards Juror: Karen Frey. at the Alameda County Fair. She currently displays work WINERIES www.bankheadtheater.org, 373- The exhibit is free and open to the Wide variety of styles and types downtown at the Livermore Art Association’s Gallery, as wellCharles R Vineyards, 11th Annual 6800. public. The Blackhawk Gallery is of water media are represented. as the dining room at Casse Croute Bakery. To see more, go Cabstravaganza! Saturday, January John O’Connor, piano. Feb. 9, 8 located at 3416 Blackhawk Plaza PAINTING DEMONSTRATIONS: to KerryMcGehee.com. 26, 2019; 11:30am - 4:30pm Start p.m. Del Valle Fine Arts Concert. JANUARY 17, 2019 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 'Dancing Queen,' 'Gimme Gimme meeting room. Everyone is welcome expend extensive effort memorizing A World of Jewish Music - Tri-Valley 2, 2019 at 6:30pm; $75 each. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Gimme,' and 'Take a Chance On Me.' to attend. Some films are mature in their part. Actors of all ethnicities Cultural Jews will host a weekend of After January 5, 2019, $100 each org, 373-6800. Appropriate for all ages. Saturday, content and may not be suitable for are encouraged to audition, and learning, enjoying, and singing Jew- Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Robert Cray, Legendary Blues Hall of January 26. Shows run Thursdays children. For more information or roles are available for a broad ish music from around the world. Street, Livermore; www.lvpac.org or Fame Guitarist, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. through Sundays, closing Sunday, assistance, contact the Pleasanton age range, including teens, adults Learn about teaching music, how call 925-373-6800 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., February 10, with both evening and Public Library at (925) 931-3400, and senior citizens. The plays to get kids to sing, and the history Patrick Hunt, Hannibal’s Secret Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. matinee performances available. extension 4. 400 Old Bernal Avenue, will all be performed on a single of different types of Jewish music Weapon, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Rae org, 373-6800. Check website or box office to Pleasanton. day – Saturday, March 30th, at such as Jewish Musical Theater, Dorough Speaker Series. Bankhead A Bowie Celebration, Feb. 12, 7:30 confirm availability. Reserved seat Top Hat (movie) Wed, February 13, the Shadow Lakes Event Center in Jewish composers, and Sephardic Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First tickets are $25-$44, with child, 7:00 pm. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Brentwood. Performers audition for and Mizrahi music. Conference runs www.bankheadtheater.org, 373- St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- student, and senior discounts First St., Livermore. www.bank- all plays simultaneously, with each from January 18 - 20, 2019 at the 6800. ater.org, 373-6800. available. Purchase online at www. headtheater.org, 373-6800. play director making his or her own La Quinta Inn in Hayward. Tickets Museum on Main, An Afternoon or The Music of ABBA (Arrival from firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, casting decisions Auditions will can be purchased for the entire Evening with… Bessie Coleman: Sweden), Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. or at the center Box Office, 4444 OPERA be held on January 23rd and 24th, weekend or for individual days. Tuesday, February 12th, 2pm; Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Livermore Valley Opera’s “Behind with callbacks on January 27th. For more information: http://bit.ly/ Tuesday, February 12th, 7pm; Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Role Players Ensemble presents the Curtain” benefit January 20 at For full details and to sign-up for JWest-2019 Firehouse Arts Center. Tickets at org, 373-6800. Honky by Greg Kalleres; directed by 4 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, auditions, visit http://ghostlightte. Golden Age of Hollywood Gala www.museumonmain.org or (925) Whitney: “One Moment in Time” Katja Rivera; Artistic Director Eric 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. Tickets org/auditions-festival10.html. For fundraiser, Saturday, February 462-2766. Saturday, February 16 at 8 p.m. Fraisher Hayes. February 1 – 17, are $90 per person with tables of further information, contact Helen Sunday, February 17 at 2 p.m. Fire- 2019, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 eight available for purchase as well. Dixon at [email protected]. house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad pm; Sundays at 2 pm. The Village Tickets can be purchased online Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre audi- Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville. at www.livermorevalleyopera.com. tions for Joseph and the Amazing Local Poets Featured arts.org or 931-4848. www.RolePlayersEnsemble.com or Seating is limited. Technicolor Dreamcoat. Lyrics by The Choir of Man - The best Singing, call (925) 314-3400. Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd This Sunday Dancing, Pub Show Ever! 3 p.m. Student Showcase, Las Positas Col- AUDITIONS Webber Children's Audition (age Feb. 17. Bankhead Theater, 2400 lege Main Stage, Feb. 8. Free. 3000 Auditions - Smokey Joes' Cafe - the 12 and under): Monday March 11, Livermore Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton will host First St., Livermore. www.bank- Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. songs of Leiber & Stoller. Words & 2019 at 7:00pm Children will be a Local Poetry Showcase to kick off the 2019 season headtheater.org, 373-6800. laspositascollege.edu/performin- Music by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller. taught a short dance routine and Livermore-Amador Symphony, Feb. garts/index.php Directed and Choreographed by music from the show. Children must of Poetry at Ravenswood. The event will take place on 23, prelude talk 7 p.m. concert The Clairvoyants, Feb. 24, 3 p.m. Christina Lazo. Musical Direction by arrive dressed to dance. Please Sunday, January 20, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. T he event cannot begins, 8 p.m. Rossini: William Tell Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Sierra Dee. Produced by Kathleen have children bring a completed take place at Ravenswood due to the temporary closure of Overture, Copland: Billy the Kid Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Breedveld. Walk-Ins will be seen as audition form with all rehearsal the historic site. Therefore, it will be held at Swirl on the Suite Plus solos by the winners of org, 373-6800. time permits. All auditioners must conflicts listed. Please also supply a Square, 21 South Livermore Ave, in downtown Liver- the 2018–2019 Competition for provide a current headshot/resume current picture or headshot for your more. Young Musicians. Bankhead Theater, DANCE and properly marked sheet music, child. Teen and Adult Audition (ages Featured local poets are Cynthia Patton, Livermore 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Come Fly with Me, Livermore an accompanist will be provided. 13 +): Saturday March 9, 2019 Poet Laureate and author of Across an Aqueous Moon: bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. School of Dance presents A dance NO A CAPELLA. Prepare 32 bars 11:00am OR Sunday March 10th Banda Magda, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Fire- performance that will take the of a 1950s-1960s pop song. Be pre- 6:00pm. No appointments neces- Travels in Autism and Plume: A Writer’s Companion, Vol house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad audience on a virtual trip around pared to dance! Singing a selection sary. Auditions are First come, First 10 (forthcoming April 2019); Robert Eastwood, author of Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- the world through music and dance. from the show is encouraged. A seen. Auditions will be held at the Romer and Snare; Cynthia Bryant, former Pleasanton Poet arts.org or 931-4848. Feb. 2, 2:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, dance/movement combination will Tri-Valley Repertory rehearsal space: Laureate and author of four books, including Folks: Ver- Natalie MacMaster and Don- 2400 First St., Livermore. www. be taught, ladies wear appropri- 1020 Serpentine Lane Suite 101 in sions of Us; and Matthew Isaac Sobin, author of The Last nell Leahy, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. ate heels and men bring a dress Pleasanton. www.trivalleyrep.org Machine in the Solar System. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Russian National Ballet “Don shoe comfortable for dancing. The event will begin with readings by the featured Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Quixote” Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Bankhead Auditions will be held at the Tri- MISCELLANEOUS org, 373-6800. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Valley Repertory Theatre Rehearsal Hagemann Ranch Open House. poets, followed by an open mic, then book signing and www.bankheadtheater.org, 373- Space located at 1020 Serpentine Tours of the 140+ year old ranch reception. Admission is $5. Refreshments will be served. ON THE STAGE 6800. Lane Suite 101 in Pleasanton, CA and free, family friendly sea- The Ravenswood Poetry Series was created in 2005. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tri- 94566 on Monday, January 21st sonal activities. The last Sunday Sponsored by the City of Livermore, the continuing series Valley Repertory Theatre, Jan. 19, COMEDY and Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to has featured many notable poets over its fourteen-year 26 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 20, 26, 27, Free Comedy Show every Thursday 7:00 PM. Audition form and roles: www.livermorehistory.com for the existence. It continues quarterly on the second Sunday of 2019 at 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the https://www.trivalleyrep.org/shows/ monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., April, July, and October from 5 to 7 p.m. 2400 First Street, Livermore. www. Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 smokey-joes-cafe Livermore. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. First St. in Livermore. Valley Concert Chorale auditions For more information contact LivermorePoetLaure- Branford Marsalis Quartet, Jan. Free comedy show every Thursday January 21. Arrange appointment [email protected] 21, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, at Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 for a brief 15 minute meeting with 2400 First St., Livermore. www. First St., Livermore 7:30pm. Music Director. 925-736-9731; will bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. The Second City, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. include a little sight reading, rhyth- MAMA MIA!: Pacific Coast Reper- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., mic exercise and bring a short se- TraveL tory Theatre kicks off 2019 at the Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. lection (art song, hymn, My Country Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. org, 373-6800. Tis of Thee, etc.) in any language. BuG The hit musical features the best- Singers must commit to the season loved songs of ABBA, wrapped up in MOVIES with Monday evening rehearsals. a charming, funny story that follows Classic Film Series, Pleasanton www.valleyconcertchorale.org Ocean and the adventures of Sophie, a young Public Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble woman who wants to discover the of the month with host Steve seeking actors to audition for their river cruises identity of her father. Her mother, Chiolis. This year's theme is FOG upcoming event, Festival 10 – A Donna, has never been forthcom- CITY – films about San Francisco. Treasury of 10-Minute Plays. (925) 447-4300 ing, so Sophie invites three men Films are free. No registration is Each play is only 10 minutes long, in downtown Livermore from her mother’s past to her own required. The films are screened each cast member is a ‘lead’ with wedding. Song numbers include: in the Pleasanton Library large lines, yet the actors won’t need to travelbuglivermore.com

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(Organizations wishing to run notices in of 16 tickets or more. Tickets or information, by Jan. 20 to Marge, 828-5125. Jan. 27, 1 one-on-one with students, lead small group at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule holidays. Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box contact Steve Grimes at (925) 484-3524 or p.m. lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by Jan. 24 to conversation practice, conduct citizenship test of upcoming events can be found on Facebook Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin Greg Aynesworth at (925) 336-6069 Marsha, 830-8483. preparation, or lead book clubs. No advance at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton Board or email information to editmail@ Swim, Bike, Run, Fun with Tri-Valley Grief support meetings at St. Elizabeth preparation is needed. Find more information Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- compuserve.com. Include name of organiza- Triathlon Club in 2019 at the Tri-Season Kick Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, on contact the Adult Literacy team literacy@ information. anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or Off. Saturday, January 26; 9:00am - 10:30am; January 10 and 22, February 12 and 28, March cityofpleasantonca.gov / 925-931-3405. Golden Circle Seniors, meetings invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage subject. Phone number and contact person Optional - before the meeting for a run at 14 and 28. There are two Tuesday evening National Alliance on Mental Illness Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in with monthly dinner meetings and holding should also be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. 7:30am. Meeting at the Sports Basement, meeting dates, January 22 and February 12. (NAMI) Tri-Valley Connection Support Group, the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 charitable events. The group supports Chil- Friday.) San Ramon, 1041 Market Pl., San Ramon Call Eleanor at 846-8708 for more informa- meets Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:45pm at East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all dren's Hospital research, college scholarships Tri-Season is February through September. tion. All are welcome regardless of religious St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard year, saving items for the annual bazaar in and other charities. For information, contact Tri-Valley Sierra Club members and Learn about TVTC's 2019 programs and Coach affiliation. Rd., Pleasanton. This group is for anybody November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. friends 2019 Social; Thursday, Jan 24 at 7 Supported Events, hear from the coaches, Crab feed - Livermore-Pleasanton Elks experiencing a mental illness, for education are donated to local charities. ClutterLess Self Help Support Group p.m. Livermore Civic Center Library, Com- sponsors, and other members. RSVP with Lodge # 2117-Saturday January 19, 2019, and support. Visit www.nami-trivalley.org, or Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, munity Rooms A and B,1188 South Livermore Coach Liz at [email protected] to attend Cocktails 6:00pm,Dinner 7:pm; Menu,Fresh contact Kelley Thorpe Baker, (714)296-3444. every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 530 self help in-person support group for people Ave. Update ongoing and new Tri-Valley the meeting. Crab,Clam Chowder,Pasta meaty tomato Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe Room, with difficulty discarding unwanted pos- environmental issues first half of meeting; Livermore Lions Club annual Crab sauce,Cole Slaw,French Bread and Dessert. (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans Pleasanton. Check website for meeting updates sessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 Valley second part of meeting will be an informal Feed on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from Steak plate available by advance request only. from foreign conflicts who are interested in pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity tribute to Janis Kate Turner, former Tri-Valley 5:30-8:30pm at the Bothwell Arts Center at Tickets Adult $50.00 per person; Children staying engaged with other Veterans and their Club is a non-profit organization that seeks Room, Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm Chair. All are welcome to share memories 2466 Eighth Street in Livermore. At the event $12.00 no crab. Buy a table of 12 Adults families. The VFW is one of the strongest to identify needs within the community and (except postal holidays). www.clutterless.org and stories about Janis. Bring: your own mug will be a no-host bar, all-you-can-eat crab and get one free $550.00. Advance Sales Veterans organizations in America but is in work together to fulfill those needs. For more (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay.org for for beverages and some finger foods to share. with a pasta dinner, and dancing to live music. Only; Reservation Deadline Thursday January serious decline because of lack of member- information or to get involved visit pleasanton- more info. RSVP to [email protected] There will be lots of raffle items, as well as 17,2019' Lodge Office 925-455-8829; 740 ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays lionsclub.org. All are welcome. Questers is an international organization PAWS In Need Crab Feed, Saturday, a variety of silent auction events, activities, Larkspur Drive,Livermore. of each month with a light dinner social at Have you been affected by someone's of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history Feb., 2nd, 2019 at 6:00PM at the Aahmes and items. No outside beverages allowed. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Tu B'Shvat 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope and who encourage preservation and restoration Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Monies from this fundraiser are going to local LARPD Ranger Amy will lead the group on a 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. strength for families and friends of problem of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, Livermore. Tickets are $60 per person. To order community projects and the visually and hike along the Arroyo del Valle. We will look L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, 925-277- members learn about antiques, share and view tickets, go to the website http://paws-in-need. hearing impaired. Tickets are $50 per person for the plants and animals that call this area St.). For more information contact Commander 7661, [email protected]. members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- org/upcoming-events/event.php?Crab-Feed- and for a table of 6-10, tickets are $45 per home. We are sure to find lots of cool bugs and Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer Recovery International Support Group seums and antiques shops and help non-profit --Feb-2nd-55. For additional info, please call person. To order tickets call Ann or Ben at other creatures along the way. We plan to walk Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. meets 1300 S Livermore Avenue, Livermore, organizations with restoration and preservation 925-551-1877. (925) 449-9974. rain or shine so please dress appropriately Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- at 2pm every Sunday except holidays. No work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly Livermore Library Board The regular Native Daughters of the Golden West, and wear comfortable shoes. Please bring ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over RSVP needed. Contact : Ken 510-754-4599 or from September to May. New members are meeting of the Livermore Public Library Board (California born Women) is a fraternal and a potluck dish to share. We have members forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit Barbara 916-335-8836 invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- of Trustees is scheduled for Thursday, January patriotic organization founded on the principles that are dairy-free and gluten-free so please agency, has provided shelter and counseling Ethos California, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- indicate on an index card your ingredients. for survivors of sexual assault and domestic Suite B, Livermore. Free and confidential or e-mail [email protected]. Library Board Room, 1188 South Livermore tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of Potluck at noon. Sunday, January 27th, 2019, violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. The services related to pregnancy include guidance Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. Avenue. An agenda will be posted at the Civic God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet 10:30am – 12:30pm. Sycamore Grove Park Haven provides free, professional individual and referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. Call Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and Center Library 72 hours prior to the meeting. first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Parking Lot, 1051 Wetmore Rd., Livermore. and group therapy for survivors of domestic (925) 449-5887 for an appointment. the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday Dress a Girl Around the World, an Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance Free for members and children, $10.00 per violence, sexual assault, and poverty. For more Meals on Wheels Volunteers are needed of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian invitation to make simple dresses for girls from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- non-member adult information on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., in third world countries. Meetings are once berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org Crab feed and live jazz, Fundraiser for Groups and Individual Counseling, please call: in Livermore or Pleasanton one day per week, Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts a month. The next meeting is February 16, Livermore Community Blood Drive: Veterans Memorial and Pink Sunday Cancer (925) 449-5845. Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 p.m.. For at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s Hall, 325 Friday, January 18, 12-6:00 p.m., Asbury Awareness sponsored by White Crane Winery, Docents for the Livermore HistoryMo- more information, please call (925)483-1989. www.trivalleystargazers.org/ Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing machine or United Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. Eight Bridges Brewery and Pink Sunday. Raffle bile. Volunteers interested in Livermore history Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along with Every single day, Bay Area hospitals need over ticket included with Dinner purchase. And enjoy and/or like working with children (mostly interested individuals to attend its morning Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s helping hands. (Those planning to stay all day 300 units of blood to keep sick and injured Live Jazz with Joey T & Friends. January 20, 5 3rd graders) are needed. Mission is to teach meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at costumes give free guided tours beginning at should bring a bag lunch.) Always accepting patients alive. Please come donate, bring a to 8 p.m. Eight Bridges Brewery, 332 Earhart children the history of Livermore and instill in 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the cheerful cotton fabric donations. Those who friend or family member to the drive and give Way, Livermore. Family style seating, first come them a sense of pride in the city. There will Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage can’t make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, the gift of life to our friends and neighbors who first served. Doors and bar opens at 4:00pm be training. Time commitment could be as Livermore. For more information, go to www. and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully arrange for kits that can be sews at home. need it. Register at www.redcrossblood.org for a fun Meet and Greet. $65.00 per person. little as a few days a year. There are usually livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank landscaped grounds. For information on the Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, or Includes tax & gratuity. Plus one raffle ticket. have 3 docents at each school. If interested, Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the or [email protected] call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for more For tickets, call Nick at 925-321-5463. Seating call Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ volunteer Docent Program, please call the 25th Annual Livermore High School information. is Limited. This is a charity event. No outside [email protected]. CalWater.com Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. Stampede Softball Tournament Celebrating Livermore Rotary Club annual Crab food or beverages allowed. If there is any crab Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social the 25th year of their Annual Softball Tourna- Feed on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 6:00 PM left over, bags will be sold at the end of the familiar tunes with other folks along with piano experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, group of retired men who join together to better ment. Games will be held Thurs., April 4 – Sat. at the Aahmes Shrine Event Center, 170 Lind- evening with monies going to the charities. accompaniment. The words of the songs will Israeli and other world dances, easy line enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, April 6. Last year approximately 47 girls had bergh Avenue, Livermore. The event features Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise be provided. No musical experience needed. and circle dances, no partners required, bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine signed with colleges prior to the tournament. a crab dinner and dancing to live music by the Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain Most Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 at the Robert casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch Opening Ceremonies are on Thursday, April Gabe Duffin Band. Tickets are priced at $60 per or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- Livermore Community Center. Small fee. Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, 4th at 9:00am. Games will begin after the person. Call for special $55 pricing for groups rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- Counter Point (Addiction Family Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets ceremonies with three full days of Softball. Ap- of 8-10 people. To order tickets call Debbie more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but Support Group), Counter Point is a free faith Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or for lunch on the first Thursday of each month proximate games hours on Thursday & Friday Peck (925) 447-4300. come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ based, Christ centered (Al Anon based) [email protected] at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest are from 9:00am – 9:00pm and Saturday from Scottish country dancing in Livermore. warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- program designed to help individuals with Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the 8:00am – 10:30pm. Toff Garcia and Jeremy Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 family members who suffer from alcoholism p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the Luke are leading the committee and they are strathspeys that are the traditional social miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course and drug addiction. We meet Monday evenings All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- seeking assistance with the tournament itself dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have (that does have two water fountains along at 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship (348 from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, (scoring, field prep, snack shack) but also fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces North Canyons Parkway, Livermore across from special attire needed. For more information call 925-967-8177. donations to support raffles, silent auctions, to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, are welcome. More information located on Costco) and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Margaret 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is etc. For additional information go to: www.lhs- 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. St. Michael Elementary School (345 Church gmail.com. looking for veterans in the Livermore area who stampede.com & email:gocowboyssoftball@ experience or partner required. We welcome facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ Street, Livermore). For further information Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, are interested in performing community service gmail.com." new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward The City of Pleasanton Library’s contact Kent (925-243-0211) or Rachel open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 for young people and promoting veterans Crab feed, Pleasanton Lions Club, at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at Literacy Program is searching for patient, (510-501-1411). Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed affairs. Interested veterans will meet with annual fun February 2, no host bar 5 pm, crab (925) 784-3662 for more information. caring volunteer tutors to help adults practice Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East other like-minded veterans for camaraderie served 6:30 p.m. Casino night $70 per person Widowed Men and Women of Northern and improve their English reading, writing, together for events like board games, movies Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 and support of veterans' causes. The American (includes parking), $65 person with purchase CA., Jan. 23, 1 p.m. lunch in Dublin, RSVP and conversation skills. Volunteers will work and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & Legion is the largest federally chartered JANUARY 17, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD veterans organization that is the veterans heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity children as well as adults are offered. For 278-1916. a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school for youth 925.846.0665. lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore and fellowship. Those interested in helping more information, visit www.uucil.org or call St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. American Legion Post 47 meets the second with “the cause," enjoying social activities, 925-447-8747. yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim at 846- Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Congregation Beth Emek, Center for 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday 0221, send an email to [email protected] Services include band-led worship music, PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most or visit www.lynnewood.org. Bible-based messages and Sunday School for South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. welcome to come and worship with us and to The Church of Jesus Christ of pre-schoolers and elementary through high from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more information. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence enjoy our hospitality. For more information call Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: Sunday school students. Infant care is provided. www. information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), Milder, www.bethemek.org. the church office 925-462-4802. services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ Information on programs and memberships, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 11:00 Grace Missionary Baptist Church, gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at training philosophies and schedules, and the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. am. 950 Mocho St.,: Valley View Ward 9:00 meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) 925-449-6048. all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday service am; Vineyard Hills Ward 11:00 am; Mocho 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday Eric's Corner is a free support group for marathon/endurance training program. www. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- with Rev. Andrew Lobban, Priest-in-Charge, Branch (Spanish) 12:20 p.m.. 8203 Village School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. people who are dealing with a diagnosis of trivalleytriclub.com. SecularJews.org. 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend these Pleasanton Military Families is a First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- Godly Play children education. Ward 1:30 p.m.. Jeff Barger. meetings. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las Pleasanton based support group for those who more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday Little Brown Church, United Church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Discovery Church of the Nazarene, Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We have a loved one serving in the Military. The School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community each month. For more information please visit of each month to share concerns, fears, and to room are located at Third and N Streets. The littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 us at ericscorner.org celebrate the joys that are experienced. There Reading Room, which is open to the public, Pathway Community Church, 1055 Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM Assistance League® of Amador Valley is no better support than being surrounded by features books, CDs and magazines for sale. Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, invites all visitors to join this dedicated group others who know what you are going through. For information, call (925) 447-2946. Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in Three times per year, the group collects Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo youth, adult programs. Biblically based Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. a.m. Worship. For more information visit the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular supplies and sends care packages to the Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 practical messages, nondenominational. All are Asbury United Methodist Church 4743 gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at meetings are held on the third Thursday of the troops. Contact [email protected] for the a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Church, 449.1444. month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley location of the next meeting. and children's church provided. A "Night of (925) 322-1222. where all are welcomed. Sunday Worship time Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our Livermore Military Families, a support Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 is at 10:00 a.m. Join children’s and youth Livermore invites members of the community website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. group for families in Livermore who have a Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 groups for Sunday School during worship to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ loved one serving in the Military, is intended to Information, call 447-6282. am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at services and Sunday evening Middle School Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. be a safe place for family members to come Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. and High School Youth Groups. Children are Spirit and His Work.” The church address is Operation: SAM “Supporting All and share their experiences and concerns with Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) welcome at all services, and we also provide 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military others who understand what they are going Information, 447-8840. 371-6200. childcare in the nursery. Upcoming event Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. support organization based in Livermore. through. All family members are welcome to Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Saturday, January 26 Race Conversations- gracembc.com S.A.M. has been in operation since January attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Embracing the New Multicultural Reality Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale of each month at the Livermore Veterans worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday Workshop, 9:30-12:00pm. This workshop will Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday support of deployed troops. For information or Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from study/Sunday school. For information, call 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 be led by Rev. Sun Her Kim & Rev. Dale Weath- Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, 925-447-1246. a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday erspoon. This workshop will offer a safe and 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. [email protected] call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged respectful space to engage in conversations High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. children go to Kid’s Church following worship, that leads to listen deeply and share freely. It information or weekday Bible study and Prayer to new and established residents of the calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back will provide tools that help participants become group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first RELIGION Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 mindful and build common understanding/ Welcome home. Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit), a faith non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; language, strategy, and build bridges to working B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah enriching ministry for women of all ages and school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. 925-449-4848. together despite the challenging issues of sys- tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, life stages, meets Thursday mornings, 9:30 – All are welcome. 447-3428. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 temic racism. For more information visit www. Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and and monthly adult socials. Information, call 11:30 am through May 9, 2019 at St. Charles Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- Borromeo Catholic Church, Borromeo Hall, Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org UMC can also be found on Facebook at “Asbury Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. comers.com 1315 Lomitas Avenue, Livermore. The theme services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets UMC Livermore,” where you can find our most Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) Community Resources for Independent is Reflecting the Light of Christ to the World. a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, updated information and worship sermons. All follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, Living (CRIL) offers services to help people Guest speaker “highlights” include Father All are welcome. Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. are welcome. a fellowship meal. with disabilities and supports them to live Mark Wiesner, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo; Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 www.thecrossing.org. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive spiritual independently and participate in their com- Tiffany Hoover – Theatrical Performance on the Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday school Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at community for people of all faiths and back- munity for as long as they are willing and able life of Dorothy Day; Graham Wiseman – Mental 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during grounds. All are welcome. 7567 Amador Valley to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, Health Advocate for Youth; and others. All are Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 a.m., Nursery a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday Fremont and Livermore to provide information Welcome. For a list of presenters or to learn to age 3, Women's Bible study Wednesdays call 447-2351. a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 service. Rev. Dinah Chapman, Minister. www. and referrals and provide community education more about WINGS: stcharleslivermore.org/ at 10 a.m., Senior Adult Ministries meet every Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- trivalleyunity.org. 925.829.2733 at senior centers and affordable housing WINGS Questions: Janet Schott 925-373-9346 other month. For ministry information call Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Asbury United Methodist Church ‘5 complexes to residents of Southern Alameda or Phyllis Clearwater 925-337-4299 (925) 846-8650 ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., Love Languages’ 7- week series Workshop County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., Well Community Outreach Center Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 beginning Sunday January 27. Class will be Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & ministry provides meats, canned and dry AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 from 11:30-12:30pm in room 4. Childcare will be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only stfrancisanglican.church. be provided for children not in choir practice. FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril. tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and available prior to the start of the school year). The Center for Spiritual Living Liver- If you are interested in attending and to [email protected]. All services are free. program For more information www.fpcl.us or during the week at various times/locations. Those with an immediate need or who would more Valley is now holding Sunday services at reserve your spot, contact the church office at Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- 925-447-2078. Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet like to donate nonperishable food items, call the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 925-447-1950 or email office@asburylive. port Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from the office at (925) 479-1414 to begin the East Ave., at 10 a.m. org. For more information about events visit month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- process. Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away our website at www.asburylive.org or call 925- at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. p.m., and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. 447-1950. Asbury UMC can also be found on address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All Children's classes during adult worship service. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas up by appointment only. The Outreach Center Donations are also accepted on Mondays Facebook at “Asbury UMC Livermore,” where are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following will be open every 4th Saturday to distribute between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. you can find our most updated information DBE Daughters of the British Empire, p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 bags from Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. Christ Church (a nondenomina and worship sermons. All are welcome. Asbury John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in com. p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La This will be on a first come first serve basis tional evangelical church formerly United Methodist Church is located at 4743 the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 Scola at 447-9800. between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen meeting in Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Church, 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 Drive, Livermore. Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence where all are welcomed. Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday Lynnewood United Methodist Church at Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up heart and helping hands. All are welcome. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly congregation Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. of women of British or British Commonwealth Childcare, and religious education for stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) where all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call 12 The Independent • JANUARY 17, 2019 Milestones

Nicholas Carrano – New Eagle Scout

In 2010, Nicholas joined has kept a clean academic the Cub Scouts of Pack record of straight A's both “Gnarly” 903 as a Tiger Cub at St. Michael’s School and in the First Grade at St. Mi- as a freshman at Livermore chael’s School in Livermore. High School. He is a great He loved all the activities, musician and loves to play Pictured are the Girl Scouts who earned their Silver Award. They are (from left) Siobhan hikes, and camping trips. He the drums in his band. How- earned the “Light of Christ” ever, soccer is his passion Fassett, Shannon Thomas, and Audrey Boe. and “Parvuli Dei ” scouting and he plays on the Fusion religious medals. He was Soccer Premier Club team also one of the first Webe- as well as on the Livermore Honored With Girl Scout Silver Award los Scouts to earn the new High School JV soccer team. The Girl Scouts of North- honor Audrey, Siobhan and Shannon joined as Daisies Charles H. Townes Super- He is also a member of St. ern California announced Shannon’s accomplishments (girls in kindergarten to 1st nova STEM Award. He con- Michael’s Catholic Church that Audrey Boe, Siobhan with the Silver Award,” said grade) and have been in Girl tinued with the Cub Scouts and tries to serve God and Fassett and Shannon Thomas Marina Park, CEO of Girl Scouts since. Both girls are until he earned his Arrow the community by volunteer- of Troop 31177 have earned Scouts of Northern Califor- now freshmen at Livermore of Light Award and crossed ing his time when needed in the Girl Scout Silver Award, nia. “This award requires High School. over to the Boy Scouts of accordance with the Scout the highest award that girls extensive efforts at a young The Girl Scout Silver Troop 939 in Livermore in Nicholas Carrano Oath. ages 11-14 can earn. age, and it represents a girl’s Award is one of countless March 2015. Nicholas’s Eagle proj- To attain this award, a commitment to herself and other awards and programs in As a Boy Scout, he quick- he mainly worked on advanc- ect was to take on the task Cadette Girl Scout works to to her community, as she Girl Scouting where develop- ly learned how the Troop ing to the ranks Star and of beautifying the parks in complete a series of lead- focuses on leadership, career ing and displaying leadership functioned and after a few Life and completing many Livermore. After the recent ership challenges and an exploration, personal chal- takes center stage, including outings, rapidly advanced merit badges and community drought, several trees in extensive service project in lenges and completing a last- the Gold Award, Bronze through the ranks, reach- service activities. As of now the parks around Livermore her community. A minimum ing project that will benefit Award, and the Leadership ing First Class in just a few he has 39 merit badges and had died and LARPD was of 50 hours of preparation, her community.” Journeys program, which al- months. He adapted quite three Eagle Palms and is interested in replacing them. planning, and work is re- Audrey has been a Girl lows girls at every age level well and was elected patrol still working on a few more Working with donations from quired to accomplish the Scout since 2013, is currently to build leadership skills by leader of the “Creeping Co- merit badges in an effort to the Rotary President’s Proj- Silver Award goals a girl sets in 8th grade at Joe Michell discovering, connecting, and bras” Patrol later that first earn even more Eagle Palm ect Fund, he, with the help for herself. Middle School. Siobhan and taking action. year in November 2015. He Awards. He enjoyed many of the members in his Troop, To earn their Silver has always been someone trips to Wente summer camp some boys in other Troops, Award, the girls completed a who likes a challenge, and in Willits and Ranchos Los and some Rotarians, planted project that involved promot- upon being elected, worked Mochos in Livermore, where seventeen trees in Indepen- ing early childhood reading. to lead his patrol to earn he has learned numerous dence Park in Livermore The girls collaborated with the National Honor Patrol skills and life lessons. and landscaped the areas teachers, reached out to the NEW FACES Award. That, however, was Nicholas also served as around them with bark. He community and participated Children born at Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare Medical not his only major feat ac- his Troop’s Scribe and tried was able to accomplish this in Jump Start’s 2018 Read Center in Pleasanton include the following: complished in his first year. to bring order into every task in April of 2018 and was for the Record event. They A daughter to Jessica Beckee and Christopher Chatto of Dan- He survived the Troop’s 20 Troop meeting by keeping recognized by the City for his created an informational ville on Sept. 18. mile hike from Del Valle to a solid record of events. efforts. He is 14 years old and video about the importance A daughter to Sowonya Das and Sureshkumar Vadivelu Sunol in only twelve hours In addition, he served as one of the youngest Scouts of early reading, provided of Pleasanton on Sept. 18. in pursuit of the hiking merit his Troop’s Assistant Se- in the history of his Troop handouts, and created games A son to Karina Esparza and Romualdo Barajas of Liver- badge, which he was very nior Patrol Leader where to reach the Rank of Eagle that encouraged early read- more on Sept. 19. proud of doing. Towards the he helped plan and carry which was awarded to him ing. Their project contributed A daughter to Elizabeth Peixoto and Derek Maynor on end of his first year he also out his Troop’s meetings. on September 19th, 2018. 485 readers to the overall 1.5 Livermore on Nov. 24. finished the bicycling merit He is presently finishing up Nicholas says, “Whatever million participants world- A daughter to Abby and David Schachner of Livermore badge, which involved com- earning the “Ad Altare Dei ” I do in the future, I hope to wide reported by Jump Start on Nov. 25. pleting a 50-mile bike ride Religious Award, which will continue serving my com- for 2018. With support from A son to Reetie and Kumer Kapil of Pleasanton on Nov. along the Iron Horse Trail be presented to him at a spe- munity and living the Scout family, friends and local 24. from Livermore to Walnut cial ceremony by the Bishop Oath and Law for the rest of businesses, their project also A daughter to Ya-Ching Hsu and Eugene Wong of Pleas- Creek and back in less than of Oakland at the Diocesan my life because I think it's a provided 80 brand new books anton on Dec. 7. eight hours. Cathedral later this year. worthwhile way of life.” to families. A daughter to Jessica Ann and Matthew Urka of Pleas- After being patrol leader Outside of scouting, he “We are very proud to anton on Dec. 18.