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VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 22 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Rainbow Flag Won’t Fly in Dublin; Hearing Unfurls Intense Feelings By Ron McNicoll In a meeting remarkable for the 3-2 vote at the council’s May 21 Rainbow Flag several months three said that they thought there heartfelt personal sharing by gay meeting. The city flag flagpole is ago at a council meeting. Staff should be a council-set policy first people, residents and public of- adjacent to flagpoles that display reported back that in the East Bay, about whether private or non-profit ficials who have gay relatives, the the U.S. and California flags. six cities have flown the flag and groups should be allowed to fly See Inside Section A Section A is filled with infor- Dublin City Council unanimously Flying the Rainbow Flag, ei- 17 have not. a flag on the city pole, and if so, mation about arts, people, en- proclaimed Gay Pride Month in ther through the month of June, Kumagai made a motion to what standards the decision should June. or only on June 1 to kick off Gay fly the flag. It was seconded by meet. tertainment and special events. However, Councilmember Pride Month, would have sent a Councilmember Jean Josey, who Near the end of the meeting, all There are education stories, a Shawn Kumagai’s request for the stronger signal to the community also voted for it. Voting “nay” councilmembers agreed that they variety of features, and the arts city to fly the Gay Pride Rainbow about the importance of the month, were Mayor David Haubert, Vice- should discuss it as a future item, and entertainment and Flag from the city’s flagpole in said Kumagai. mayor Melissa Hernandez, and after staff researches other cities’ bulletin board. front of City Hall failed on a Kumagai proposed flying the Councilmember Arun Goel. All (See RAINBOW, page 3) PUSD Expects Livermore Little Change Lawsuit Filed, From Newsom’s Excavation May Revise Work Halted California Gov. Gavin New- On Wednesday May 22nd, the som’s May Revise of the state day after Save The Hill Group filed budget may treat the Pleasanton a lawsuit to force environmental Unified School District (PUSD) review of a housing project called a little better than the original Garaventa Hills, earth moving January version, said the district’s equipment had appeared on the hill top financial official.Deputy Su- and began performing excavation perintendent of Business Services and ground disturbing activities in Micaela Ochoa told the school violation of the California Environ- board at its May 21 meeting that, mental Quality Act (CEQA). although the Cost of Living Adjust- The Garaventa Hills devel- ment (COLA) increase in the state opment site is a parcel located budget is $154,000 lower than in in Northeast Livermore between January for the 2019/20 school year, Laughlin Road and North Vasco it will be offset by an increase in the American Legion Post 47 of Livermore honored veterans on Memorial Day with Scouts and leaders Road. Save the Hill Group served state’s pickup of a little more of the from Boy Scout Troops 931 and 924. Over 1,400 flags were placed on the graves of veterans in all a Notice of Intent to Commence State Teachers Retirement System three cemeteries in Livermore Saturday morning. The American Legion provided the flags, grave Legal Action on Tuesday, May 21st, (STRS) contribution. The exact followed by the filing and service locations and the Boy Scouts provided the manpower. Refreshments were offered following the flag of lawsuit on Thursday, May 23rd. amount is not known yet, because placements at the Roselawn Cemetery. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) the governor is still negotiating with A press release from Save the the Legislature over trailer bills for Hill noted, "Viewers of social media funding. were horrified to see images and That means the contribution videos of a backhoe digging up the from the district would be going Climate Change Caucus in Congress hillside, as well as witnessing a sport By Bruce Gach utility vehicle driving all over the down, a positive for the district, ing discussed in the U.S. Congress. shift in the discussion. The debate said Ochoa. At the monthly Tri-Valley Citi- environmentally sensitive habitat of Cubelo noted that recently these days is not about whether cli- Also, the state’s Public Employ- zens Climate Lobby meeting, the Protected Endangered California those who do not believe in climate mate change is a real phenomenon ees Retirement System (PERS), Carlos Cubelo, a former member Tiger Salamander, burrowing owls change are rarely being called or questioning the science. The which affects classified employees, of the House of Representatives and many other special status spe- upon to testify in congressional dialogue between Republicans and such as administrative assistants, and co-chair of the Congressional cies. There is evidence of the current hearings at the Climate Solutions Democrats now is about determin- custodians and others, will receive Future Caucus, discussed on video activity and presence of the Pro- Caucus. There has been a dramatic ing the best solutions to deal with (See PUSD, page 7) how climate change was now be- (See CAUCUS, page 2) (See LAWSUIT, page 7) Mayor Marchand Delivers State of the City Talk Initiative By Carol Graham the City address by Mayor John mayors here today who have served Avenues. Campaign The Livermore Valley Chamber Marchand. this community before I did.” “We’re finally out of the triple- of Commerce kicked off its 2019 “One of my favorite quotes is One such mayor, Dr. John Shir- wide trailer, and will have a facility Moves Ahead Wine Country Luncheon series on from Sir Isaac Newton: ‘If I have ley, will be honored on July 13 with that’s worthy of this community,” May 23. The luncheon took place seen further, it is by standing on the a ribbon cutting for the John Shirley said Marchand, who has served Citizens for a Livermore Cen- at the Robert Livermore Commu- shoulders of giants,’” Marchand Council Chambers, located at the on the Livermore City Council tral Park has announced that the nity Center, and featured a State of said. “I’d like to acknowledge the corner of S. Livermore and Pacific (See STATE OF CITY, page 7) committee has found a Livermore campaign office that will open this week. The group is preparing to Two Candidates Vie for Area 4 Dublin School Board Seat gather signatures on the initiative petition to create a new plan for the Dublin Unified School District seat Dec. 11 on a 3-1 board vote. ponential growth is having on our She adds, “ Our schools have center of downtown Livermore. (DUSD) voters will cast ballots in A group of residents challenged schools and community.” made huge strides since my family An initiative was filed with the a June 4 special election to select the appointment by circulating a She says that she has volun- moved to the Tri-Valley in 2001, City of Livermore last Wednesday. a trustee for Area 4, to replace Joe petition that called for an election. teered for a decade across the yet without effective solutions to The City Attorney is required by Giannini, who resigned from the GABRIELLE BLACKMAN district. “In doing so I have gained growth and funding issues, the law to prepare a title and summary board Oct. 22. Gabrielle Blackman stated, “As a deep understanding of the chal- district will struggle to continue by June 6th. The candidates are Gabrielle a parent of 3 school-aged children lenges both our children and our to provide equitable access to a Signature gathering will start Blackman and Niranjana “Nini” and a 13 year Dublin resident, I schools are facing.” She has been quality education.” after the title and summary are Natarajan. am concerned with the impact ex- an advocate for a second high Natarajan was appointed to the school. (See DUSD, page 6) (See INITIATIVE, page 6) Pleasanton City Council Approves Grant Funding The Pleasanton City Council program received twenty­ seven approved the allocation of grant applications totaling $1.1 million funds, voting unanimously at the for funding from a wide range of May 21 meeting. agencies serving a variety of com- The Housing, Human Services, munity needs. There was $820,819 Civic Arts and Youth commissions in funding available. provided recommendations for Jay Ingram, Human Services funding. Manager, told the council that The FY 2019/20 Housing and funding focused on critical safety Human Services Grant (HHSG) (See FUNDING, page 12) Dublin Ranks As State's Fastest Growing City Dublin has been ranked as the the only California city listed in fastest growing city in California the top 15. with cities having a population For the last full census in 2010, over 50,000. Dublin had just over 46,000 resi- The most recent information re- dents. Today, the population sits at leased by the U.S. Census Bureau 63,445. That represents growth of Saturday’s NCS CIF Division 1 Softball Championship matched number one seed Foothill Falcons also notes that Dublin is the 11th more than 37.8%. against number two seed Heritage Patriots. The Falcons won 2 to 0. Foothill was undefeated, 28-0, a (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) fastest growing city in the nation, (See DUBLIN, page 2) record for the CIF North Coast Section. See more photos on page 6.

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CAUCUS DUBLIN (Continued from first page) (Continued from first page) climate change. He said that could find a healthy compro- Growth has been an is- this a drastic improvement; mise that may not solve the sue in Dublin, with resi- we are closer than we have entire problem immediately, dents raising concerns about ever been to a carbon solu- but would certainly get the its impact on traffic and tion that our country and the U.S. closer to net zero emis- schools. world need. sions. Livermore's population Cubelo continued, Re- According to Cubelo, it publicans are being asked to is extremely important for rose by 200 while Pleasan- consider this as a conserva- Republican and Democratic ton showed a net loss of 400 tive market-based solution. leaders to hear from con- residents. Many more Republicans stituents across the political are admitting that climate spectrum saying that they change is real and cannot may not agree on every is- CLEAN, RESTORATION be ignored. They are not sue, but they really want to using their previous strat- be a part of solving climate & PROTECT egy, which was to avoid the change. “It’s about making STONE FLOORS issue. This does not excuse sure that future generations & COUNTERTOPS some Democrats who are can continue living on this not interested in finding a earth, enjoying this earth, Granite • Marble healthy compromise on the and delivering a healthy Slate • Limestone The Collings Foundation’s B-24 Liberator "Witchcraft" was part of the Wings of issue, and ignore the fact planet.” Travertine • Flagstone Freedom Tour, which brought WWII Aircraft to Livermore last week. (Photo – Doug that the solution must be Cubelo concluded by Jorgensen) Tile & Grout Cleaning, bi-partisan. stating that people in Ameri- Re-Finish, Polish & Seal Cubelo added, "An all can politics rarely have con- or nothing approach leads versations anymore. Human FREE QUOTE to nothing. That is not an relations in politics has been Financial Plans for the Next Two Years option when it comes to ad- lost. This is a large reason Natural dressing climate change. We for the deterioration of our Stone Care By Bruce Gach have limited time. Outreach politics over the years. Cre- & Restoration is critical to both Republi- ating an environment where 408.685.8444 At the Livermore City projected to increase over Woerner questioned whether 925.384.2525 Council workshop on May the budget cycle. Develop- a term other than “enterprise cans and Democrats". people can actually talk and www.naturalstone.care 20, city staff provided the ment revenue should remain fund” would be appropriate Cubelo reported that fur- understand each other is Text or Call 2019-21 fiscal year prelimi- strong unless the economy for collecting all relevant ther meetings concerning very useful. nary financial plan, includ- begins to decline. areas in one place. the Energy Innovation Act ing a proposed budget seek- Douglas Alessio, Admin- Roberts explained the have been referred to the En- ing direction from council istrative Services Director, “enterprise fund” was cho- ergy and Commerce, Ways concerning any refinements noted that the U.S. is cur- sen because it was ulti- and Means and Foreign Af- to the plan before a final rently in the second, soon mately supported by known fairs committees. presentation at the June 10 to be first longest economic user fees. It also helps when Nationally, the Climate council meeting. expansion in the history of dealing with the state con- Council Leadership has Budgets for 2019-2021 this country. He stated that cerning funding regionally. been effective in bringing fiscal years that contain most economists are not pre- Councilmember Trish on board major oil compa- operational costs, service dicting a downturn during Munro appreciated the ex- nies and other major U.S. levels and funding of long- the next two years barring planations so the commu- corporations to make the term obligations to ensure any unforeseen occurrences. nity can understand the case for a price on carbon. financial sustainability were Alessio observed that issues and can act to voice That makes a difference described. Ways to achieve asset management was the informed opinions. “Our with lawmakers, since these the council’s goals and pri- biggest financial concern residents can be actors at are companies that have the orities approved earlier this facing the city. Over the the state level as well as on ear of many politicians. This year were presented. last three years, the city has behalf of the city as we go can lead to the point where The largest proposed built an infrastructure repair forward.” Republicans and Democrats expenditures involve safety, and replacement reserve police and fire, followed by of $6 million. The current transportation infrastructure proposed budget lowers that including traffic control, reserve by $1.8 million. trails, street maintenance, Alessio described prog- downtown revitalization and ress on the downtown proj- wastewater/water facilities. ect, the emergency operat- Other outlays were directed ing center, a $3.2 million toward beautification, un- investment in technology derground facilities, public for public safety purposes buildings, the airport, and and $750,000 supporting an flood control. The city’s innovation driven economy. two-year capital expendi- The general fund shows $8.7 tures include $55 million million for the homeless and (56%) toward expansion affordable housing. and enhancement of the City Manager Marc Rob- current plan and $44 million erts noted the importance of (44%) for rehabilitation and identifying specific informa- replacement of items in the tion and trends over time for current plan. . the council, the community The three major resourc- and the state, since this gives es for revenue include prop- good data and makes clear erty tax, sales tax and devel- the financial situations the opment fees. 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Tri-Valley Democratic Club Endorses Blackman for Dublin School Board The Tri-Valley Demo- "For over 10 years she to and for our progressive cratic Club, at their meet- has advocated at both Dublin Democratic principles here ing on Tuesday, May 21st, School Board and Dublin in the Tri-Valley,” said El- endorsed Gabrielle “Gabi” City Council meetings to: lis Goldberg, President of Blackman, a candidate for remedy the impact of growth the Tri-Valley Democratic Dublin School Board Trust- on the City of Dublin, align Club. “We know Gabrielle ee Area 4. A special election infrastructure investment Blackman will bring her will be held June 4th. with the needs of Dublin’s business acumen, long-term According to a press re- schools, and demand for planning vision, and depth of lease, "Gabrielle is a de- greater transparency in gov- education expertise towards signer of award-winning ernance.” ushering in a new era of facilities across the US, with “Gabrielle is the one leadership as a Governing an expertise in educational candidate with extensive Board Member of the Dub- programming and long-term public-process expertise in lin Unified School District. campus planning. Her Bay education, which the club She will be a champion for Area work includes Chabot believes sets her apart from education in the Tri-Valley, College’s new Student Ser- others. Her dedication to and we are proud to endorse vices Facility in Hayward, advocating for educational and support her.” On Memorial Day, Boy Scouts place medallions and flags on the graves of veterans recipient of the 2012 CCSC needs of children speaks at the Pioneer Cemetery in Pleasanton. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) Honor Award. SELL YOUR CAR BY NEXT FRIDAY! Established online Auto Auction will LPFD Chief Departs for New Position EXPOSE YOUR CAR TO 500+ AUTO DEALERS After four years as chief tion resources and improved leadership. His effective, at the helm of LPFD and am OVER 100 VEHICLES SOLD EACH WEEK! of the Livermore-Pleasanton training and development of results-driven approach has appreciative of his high level BRING YOUR CAR AND TITLE TO OUR OFFICE Fire Department, Chief Ru- first responders. The LPFD created the necessary frame- of professionalism.” ben Torres will be leaving is governed by a JPA board work for a world-class fire “I have been so fortunate EACH M, W, F his post and returning to the of directors which is a sub- department that will operate to have had the opportunity FROM 10AM - 2PM South Bay to lead the Santa committee of city councils well beyond his tenure,” said to lead not only one, but two for a Free evaluation Clara Fire Department. where joint consensus and Nelson Fialho, Pleasanton cities in their joint fire protec- and photos The Livermore-Pleasan- partnership are used to make City Manager. “I’m very tion services, and am proud ton Fire Department (LPFD) decisions with equal influ- thankful for his service and of what the department has operates under a Joint Powers ence. The two city managers his leadership of the depart- accomplished during my Agreement (JPA) established of Livermore and Pleasanton ment.” service in Livermore and • No Charge To List Your Car in 1996 to serve both cit- function as the department’s Livermore City Manager Pleasanton. I will always be • Your Car and Car Title Stay In Your Possession ies with fire protection and joint executive directors. Marc Roberts remarked, grateful for this unique op- • $ paramedic services. This During his tenure, Chief “The City of Livermore portunity,” said Chief Torres. Pay only 99 sales fee if your car sells partnership provides a more Torres spearheaded an update greatly benefited from Chief LFPD will begin the pro- efficient administration and to the JPA with Livermore Torres’ specialized back- cess of recruiting for a new 486 S. K Street, Livermore, CA 925.315.4033 cost-effective delivery of and Pleasanton, modernized ground in firefighting and fire chief. The recruitment services. This unique ar- the department’s fire ap- leadership. He demonstrated process is anticipated to take rangement ensures effective paratus, and diversified the an exceptional ability to pro- six to eight months to com- deployment of emergency department’s workforce to vide outstanding fire protec- plete. During the transition, response within the com- better reflect the populations tion service to our two cities, Jeff Peters, Assistant Fire munities of Pleasanton and of both communities. and for that our communities Chief, will serve as interim Livermore through shared “The City of Pleasanton have been better served. I am chief. administration, fire protec- is grateful for Chief Torres’ pleased to have had Ruben RAINBOW (Continued from first page) policies, if any exist. than who these people are. ing on the issue, an audience tion (NRA). The dealer said ‘SUPER PERSONAL’ It’s not a choice, it’s not a member introduced herself that he feels that he has been ISSUE FOR JOSEY membership. It’s important as a San Ramon resident, discriminated against — by Josey said that the issue to send a message to our but with friends in Dublin. “gun-haters” and Demo- is “super personal.” Her youth that they are worthy As a 69-year-old lesbian, crats, so why not also put up brother was gay. He died of just for who they are.” she said it was important for an NRA banner on the city AIDS. “I know in my heart Haubert said that his her to be there. flagpole, provided privately that if I had not been sitting own style of leadership as She openly cried for a so there is no expense to the here, I would have been mayor is to “favor bridges, minute or so before she city. “I support what Shawn speaking there (from the au- not walls. Flying the Rain- could start speaking. “I can’t is trying to do, but not on the dience rostrum) in favor of bow Flag would be a wall, tell you how painful this is; flagpole,” he said. hanging this flag,” she said. because it would be divisive how much this has upset me. Josey works for the Dub- in the community. Haubert The Rainbow Flag stands lin Unified School District said he prefers talking about for love and freedom to as a training coordinator. the broad range of diversity choose who you love. That’s She said, “I see the struggles in the community, and what how it is — celebrate love. of LGBT youth for accep- unites the community. People are dying every day Former Atomic Workers tance, feelings of worth, and Kumagai said, “There is for the right to love each physical safety. There are a certain narrative around other,” she said. fights for no reason, other diversity that attempts to “The idea of being able homogenize or whitewash to come to Dublin, to see a our differences. I will speak Rainbow Flag would mean Former Lawrence Livermore, Berkeley and for myself. I do not want to I am welcome and safe. be normalized as a straight Others could have their own Sandia National Laboratory workers, you may person. I just want to live flags. Why not? I am a lov- my own life, and have the able person, and so are you,” qualify for no-cost medical benefits and up same rights as others to life, said the woman. liberty and the pursuit of Steve Wright, a 30-year to $400,000 in financial compensation happiness.” Dublin resident, talked through the Department of Labor’s EEOICPA. “This is not the end. about his gay relatives, in- I hope to have the City cluding a brother who lived Council’s support on how five decades, and could not to make this truly inclusive, live as he really was because In March, Dublin Council- that we embrace without of anti-gay attitudes. “Peo- member Shawn Kumagai qualification, all members ple are born gay; it’s not a participated in an interfaith of our unique humanity,” choice,” declared Wright. vigil in Pleasanton to said Kumagai. 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Similar numbers are Former Lawrence Liver- died when a new Congress took anticipated for 2018. more National Laboratory office early this year. physicist William Bookless At NNSA, he will help man- EDITORIAL Visit Tri-Valley markets the Pleasanton, Liver- was confirmed by the U.S. age the huge component of the more, Dublin and Danville areas as preferred Senate last week as principal U.S. Department of Energy that Tourism has Positive Impact deputy in the National Nu- is responsible for maintaining destinations for visitors. clear Security Administration U.S. nuclear weapons as well Recently released tourism numbers show the Statewide, visitor spending increased to $140.6 (NNSA). as related programs in interna- importance of the industry. Visit California's latest billion, and the tourism industry provided nearly The action followed an ex- tional security and emergency traordinary letter sent to Senate response. economic impact report showed visitor spending 1.16 million jobs in 2018. by 18 senior managers of U.S. He will be part of a man- reached $4.3 billion and supported 30,700 jobs, a Visitor spending generated $367 million revenue nuclear weapons urging Book- agement team that is headed last year for local communities statewide. Without less’s confirmation. by another former LLNL em- 4 percent boost from last year, equivalent to a $153 The 18 included former ployee, Lisa Gordon-Hagerty, million increase in Alameda County. tourism, each California household would have to directors of the three nuclear and that includes another senior Locally, Visit Tri-Valley experienced double- pay an additional $890 in taxes each year to make weapons laboratories – Law- former LLNL manager, Charlie up the difference to fund services. rence Livermore, Sandia and Verdon, her deputy. digit growth in hotel room revenue from 2012 Los Alamos national laborato- Motivation for last week’s – 2017, impacting the economy by creating 6000 Given the positive impact of tourism, all should ries – and former administra- letter was NNSA’s need for a jobs and contributing $69.6 million in taxes from remember to roll out the welcome mat. tors of NNSA. complete management team at Bookless was first nomi- a time when the agency has an nated by the White House last exceptionally large workload. August, but his nomination MAILBOX (Opinions voiced in letters that we deserve. And none of it rejected by both the Livermore to be mitigated as well as the for assistance in taking steps to more’s appreciation for open published in Mailbox are those of will be paid parking. Planning Department and our Special Status Species who live protect this land and in locating space to our downtown. The the author and do not necessarily Stockmen’s Park stays just duly-elected representatives who on the hill. funds to purchase the land to Central Park Plan, an alternative reflect the opinion of The Inde- like it is, and the new Central spent countless hours examining I feel the re-issued FEIR has maintain open-space preservation to the City’s plan, will make our pendent. The Independent will Park will have much more open their made-from-scratch, unpro- significant avoidances and flaws, in perpetuity, which has been downtown better with a large not publish anonymous letters. space than the old plan provided. fessional proposals. and is lacking in thorough and our number-one goal. There are Central Park and much-needed All letters are required to have There will still be affordable Plans ignorant of urban plan- current analysis. For example, funds available to preserve open parking. It puts more parking the names of the persons submit- housing units. ning, traffic amelioration and the EIR erroneously finds that space and special-status species where it’s needed most and adds ting them and city of residence. These are all aspects of the hotel marketing do not deserve “no significant and unavoidable habitat. I personally have learned a large continuous Central Park Abusive letters may be rejected redevelopment plan that were a reconsideration. Signing this impacts were identified under of funds available in the Dough- from the Bankhead Park Plaza to or edited. Frequent letter writers most important to the majority of new ballot measure would be a the project.” The permanent erty Valley Settlement Fund that L Street. It will include the ele- may have publication of their us, but that the City just couldn’t victory of incessant newspaper loss of federally-designated, are designated specifically for the ments of the City’s plan in a bet- letters delayed. Letters should figure out how to provide. The ad propaganda and manipula- critical habitat for the Vernal above-mentioned criteria. The ter configuration, and it will not be sent by email to editmail@ changes won’t even slow down tion over substance. Their ads Pool Fairy Shrimp is a signifi- City knows of these funds. Why delay the development’s timeline. compuserve.com) the construction — build it quick! tout “open space,” but their plan cant unavoidable impact of the wasn’t the no-project alternative We’re eager to help gather Many thanks to the authors yanks the affordable downtown selected alternative. VPFS are considered? Why weren’t these signatures to place the initiative Livermore Downtown for doing the hard work. Now, housing so necessary to some not mobile and therefore cannot funds offered to us by the City on the next ballot, so citizens can the easy part will be for the rest of unspecified location—under- move to the proposed Bluebell as an option to preserve this land decide. If you’d like to join us, Initiative, Sign It and Vote! us to do. Sign it, and vote. ground? Be wary, Pardee offered mitigation site. as opposed to the development? please go to betterlivermore.com Doug Mann, Livermore a "free" park, as well. The EIR fails to adequately There is a viable option to or call 925-243-7098. When I first heard about the Pray We Don't Get Fooled investigate, evaluate and consider save the hill. We are working new Livermore downtown initia- Again... Save the Hill cumulative impacts to biological diligently toward that option. The Homeless Games, tive, I thought “Oh no, not again.” Bianca Covarelli, Livermore resources as a result of the per- Your donations make an im- After I learned what it was about, Daryl R. Carlson, Livermore manent loss of a wildlife corridor mediate difference in preserving Part XVIII – Woman Alone I thought “This is fantastic!” Like mushrooms popping up I have been on the front lines that runs through the project site. this unique open-space trea- Greg Scott, Livermore The hotel will have more after late Spring rain, Livermore with many others dedicated to By suggesting wildlife can sim- sure by covering fees associated She is homeless and unshel- rooms, all the parking will be has yet another “community” preserving the Garaventa Hill ply reorient themselves around with stopping the development. tered in Livermore. Six years onsite, and there will be more of group — Citizens for a Cen- located in the city limits of north- the project site, the EIR ignores Please go to the GoFundMe Save she has been this way in the Tri- it. That will relieve the traffic tral Livermore Park (do not be east Livermore for years. The substantial evidence regarding the Hill Fund to help, https:// Valley. Her health is poor and congestion caused by the current fooled—different Stetsons, same goal has been and continues to the effects of habitat fragmen- www.gofundme.com/save-the- declining. She has everything in a hotel design with the parking cowboys) that wants to waste be to preserve the hill as open tation on wildlife’s learned, hill-fund. basket-cart and sleeps where she across the street. The additional thousands of taxpayer dollars on space in perpetuity, and that goal intergenerational behavior and can and where she thinks is best, rooms will help our tourism an unnecessary, costly election to has not and will not waiver. It’s instincts. Let the Voters Decide though the predators steal from industry. trick Livermore voters into up- not just a hill. This biologically- I feel the re-issued FEIR what little she has anyway on a sensitive ecosystem and open Linda and Don Milanese, The Bankhead Theater will ending the City’s sensible Devel- should not have been certified by Livermore regular basis. finally get more nearby parking opment Plan for the Downtown. space is the habitat for many the City Council based on those There is no place for her. and more disabled spaces. A This sad tiny group had their endangered and threatened spe- issues and more. We’re excited about the ini- The “Culture of Contentment” parking facility at L Street will pride wounded when their (coun- cies that live on and immediately I ask myself, “Does the de- tiative filed by “Citizens for a (book by the late economist John give us back the close-by spaces ter?) intuitive plans were politely surrounding the Garaventa Hill, velopment of 44 homes warrant Livermore Central Park.” Liver- Kenneth Galbraith) is satisfied such as the protected endangered permanent destruction of an im- more will get to vote for a better by helping a few others. Some California Tiger Salamander, the maculate, highly-sensitive and downtown plan, and we’ll finally battered women get a bed and a Red-Legged Frog, the Vernal rare ecosystem, special habitat, know for sure what the citizens few women with children have Pool Fairy Shrimp, the San Joa- and open space that the com- want. priority at the local shelters. A quin Kit Fox, Burrowing Owls, munity has enjoyed, in my ex- Livermore has a long history single woman alone out there gets the Livermore Tar Plant and the (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) perience, for over a quarter of a of smart growth planned by vi- little more than the streets. PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala Congdon Tar Plant, just to name a century?” I feel it doesn't. sionary advocates who respected We live in historic times. ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) few. This annual grassland upland the importance of open space. EDITOR: Janet Armantrout This project development There is female representation habitat is an integral part of the will also add significant traffic When we compare Livermore’s again now on the Livermore THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., well-known biological systems hills with the dense development Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional burden to our already congested City Council. Yay! After the entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. that make up the protected “alkali residential streets. of neighboring communities and 2018 mid-term elections there com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, sink” environment that envelops CEQA’s clear directive to when we enjoy the carefully- are 102 women in the United 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. the property and its surrounding choose no project as the preferred preserved agricultural land and States House of Representatives Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 area. The proposed hydrological alternative when mitigation of open space around Livermore, out of 434 Representatives. (I during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. changes at the development will critical habitat is deemed neces- we see the wise legacy of their do not say 435 because the elec- Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. eradicate the sensitive ecological sary. Members of the commu- planning. tion in the 9th Congressional www.independentnews.com system and its affected surround- nity fighting to save the hill have We’ve done it right in the ing environment that are not able asked the City numerous times past, and we can extend Liver- (See MAILBOX, page 8) THE LIVERMORE CENTRAL PARK PLAN

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Signature Central Park to form a Center for Science, Culture & Education continuous expanse of greenery from the for classes, performances and displays of Bankhead Theater Park Plaza to L Street. science, art and history. Retain Stockmen’s Park to honor our Affordable housing, in an appropriate ranching history and the service of location not covering the Central Park, to Livermore’s veterans. meet City needs. Convenient Parking with new garages Wine Country Hotel with up to 160 rooms, to offer 316 more spaces than the city plan a resort destination. near Livermore Avenue. L Street Parking Garage, a new, 3-story Black Box Theater with flexible seating for parking garage with convenient parking performance, education and cultural events. near L Street.

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C Ye s ! It’s Finally Here ... Your Chance To Vote For A Better Downtown Plan For Livermore THE CENTRAL PARK PLAN INITIATIVE!

BETTER PARKS. BETTER PARKING. BETTER LIVERMORE. After years of debate about the revitalization of downtown Livermore, it’s finally time to let voters decide. That’s why the Citizens for a Livermore Central Park have submitted a citizens’ initiative to let residents, not just the government, decide the future of our beautiful city.

Better Parks Better Parking Better Livermore The citizens’ plan showcases a We need convenient parking This is a once in a lifetime beautiful, activated Central Park, near Livermore Avenue. opportunity to create which will join with the lawn and The City’s plan will result in a beautiful Livermore other features in Stockmen’s Park, 201 fewer available parking downtown for generations to provide 3 acres of parkland spaces3 than we have now in to come. The Central stretching from the Bankhead Park the Livermore Avenue area, Park plan includes new Plaza to L Street. The City’s plan while the Central Park Plan cultural, restaurant, only includes “a park (Stockmen’s delivers 316 more spaces retail, educational, art and Park),”1 1.5 acres,2 half of what the than the city plan provides! entertainment amenities. citizens’ plan offers. SIGN THE INITIATIVE. LET VOTERS DECIDE! Call (925) 243-7098 or visit betterlivermore.com to volunteer!

1. Council Meeting May 13, 2019 Agenda, Public Hearing Item 5.01, page 505, A Resolution approving Specific Plan Amendment 18-003; 2. Council Meeting September 24, 2018 Agenda, Public Hearing Item 5.05, page 557, Stockmen’s Park; 3. Community Newsletter Summer/Fall 2018 #50, page 2. Downtown Interim Parking Timeline; City Council Meeting May 13, 2019, Item 5.01 Staff discussion of I Street garage; City Council Special Meeting, Budget Workshop Agenda, May 20, 2019, page 493, LVC Compactor Facility; Council January 29, 2018 Meeting Agenda page 39, Parking Requirements; Community Newsletter Special Edition 2 Winter 2018, page 2 (New Retail Uses), page 5 (Eastside Hotel Concept)

Paid for by Citizens for a Livermore Central Park. 6 The Independent • MAY 30, 2019 SPORTS NOTES

The 15th annual Western Region Challenger Jamboree was hosted at the Dublin Sports Ground on May 24-26. The Jamboree helps provide an opportunity for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges a chance to have fun participating in little league. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen)

Foothill’s Hailey Hayes slides into Second base on Saturday's game. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen)

In the LGSA middle school division end-of-season playoffs, Fury (Purple) earned first place and Rampage (red) earned second.

Krossfire Team Top Row: Paige McLean, Alana Albarran, Adriana Paneda, Payton Hoover, Brittany Hahn, Gabby Carlton, Payten English. Bottom Row: Dakota Baird, Mia Howard, Gianna Ramirez, Kayla Robinson, Jasleen Gasca, Sophia Simonds, Skyler Ingram, Madylin Harrell. In Front: Ava Coverdale, Jennessa Maselli. LGSA 8U Humm Babies earned first place and Lady Sharks took second in LGSA playoffs.

LGSA 10U Pitch Black took first place in LGSA playoffs. LGSA Titans (senior division)

West Coast Krossfire West Coast's Pre-NPL team, Krossfire, went into the May 18-19 weekend tied atop NorCal's Premier Spring League with Pleasanton Rage 06G ECNL. With 3 games left on the schedule for Krossfire and only 1 for Rage, the odds were in Krossfire's favor. The first game was, of course, against Rage. A win for Krossfire and the league champion- ship was theirs. Krossfire would score first as Gianna Ramirez knocked in penalty kick. Rage would answer back with 2 goals of their own and Not rain nor snow nor freezing wind would keep the 12U go on to win 2-1. Smoke Travel Team from putting their heart into the With Rage having now completed all of their games and having a 3 point lead in league, Krossfire needed at least a win and a tie in their last prestigious Battle of the Bats in Reno Nevada. Smoke 2 games to secure the top spot. On May 18, Krossfire took to the wet Travel Team Top Row: (L-R): Kiki Casados, Caitlin and soggy pitch against a tough and physical Walnut Creek 06G Blue McNeil, Kerigan Coates, Romy Palmer, Ami Radack, team. Walnut Creek came out firing and took an early 1-0 lead. Krossfire McKenzie Wisely, Grace Phillips. Bottom Row: (L-R): answered back as Madylin Harrell hit a through ball to Gianna then to Gabi Sands, Hannah Armaz, Vanessa Mitre, Mimi Castro, Payton Hoover who knocked in the tying goal. Hoover would add the LGSA 10U Teal Titans took second in playoffs. Cindy Pine. game winner in the second half off a pass from Jasleen Gasca. Krossfire would go on to win 2-1 and once again be tied at the top with Rage. On May 19, Krossfire would travel to Danville to take on Mustang Red 06G for their tenth and final spring league game with everything on the line. A win or tie and the league championship is theirs. Rain and wind would play a huge factor in the game as neither team was able to move the ball well. Near the end of the first half, Paige McLean hit a DUSD pass to Payten English who knocked it in to give Krossfire the 1-0 lead. (Continued from first page) Krossfire defense would hold tough the remainder of the game and take 1-0 win. This win put Krossfire up by 3 points over Rage in the league She graduated from Cor- solvency to meet long-term Originally from Chennai, more to developing an intel- standings, locking in the league championship. nell University’s Architec- planning goals. the capital of the state of ligent, curious and emotion- Next up for Krossfire is the West Coast Cup in Tracy and then the tural Art & Planning College • Restoring integrity to Tamil Nadu on the eastern ally well-balanced child. NorCal Premier Cross-Regional Championships June 1-2 in Davis. with a Bachelor of Architec- the board through transpar- coast of India, Natarajan I want my children, well, ture degree (with honors). ency, by strengthening com- attended Madras University all children, to learn in an As a Senior Designer in munication with the Dublin where she received a Bach- environment that embraces the Architectural Industry, community and delivering elor’s of Commerce and a sense of community and she has served as a Principal on promises made to the Accounting, and later earned that strives to provide expe- INITIATIVE and as a Senior Associate community. the designation of Char- riential, interactive learning (Continued from first page) for several world-renowned • Pursuing development tered Accountant. In 2004, experiences that foster skills firms (KPF, NBBJ). She has of innovative curriculum that she married and moved to like communication, collab- issued. Individuals must be center of the community. The overseen large teams and advances students’ college, the United States with her oration, and compromise,” registered to vote in the City city’s plan provides far less. led the design of a broad and career readiness and husband after receiving an stated Natarajan. of Livermore in order to "The Central Park Plan array of projects including: aligns elective offerings with H4 visa, which is issued to In 2014, Ms. Natarajan sign the initiative petition. creates a continuous park large scale civic planning future industry trends. dependent family members moved to Dublin with her Once the campaign office from the Bankhead Park projects, medical centers • Bringing a fresh per- of H1B visa holders. She be- family, and enrolled her is opened, the committee Plaza to L Street. The por- (including the 1st AIDS pa- spective to solving the came a U.S. citizen in 2013. daughters in Dougherty Ele- plans to ask volunteers to tion of the city’s plan that tient center), massive high- district’s growth issues by The family settled in the mentary school, later moving help provide information to is devoted to an actual park rise projects, retail centers, partnering with the City of Silicon Valley. While her to Amador Elementary and the public. includes only a fraction of high-rise luxury housing, Dublin to remedy the impact husband worked for a Bay now attending Cottonwood Bill Dunlop, chair of the the parkland that we are federal headquarters, federal of housing expansion, and Area semiconductor com- Creek. During this period, committee stated, “We are proposing.” courthouses, train and airport developing a cohesive long- pany, Natarajan earned her Natarajan became involved looking forward to opening A response from Liver- terminals, as well as major term vision for the entire CPA, and now holds the with Destination Imagina- an office and circulating the more Mayor John Marchand research centers. district. title of Head of Finance for tion as a parent mentor to initiative petition so that the regarding the initiative can She declared that as trust- For more information, go a growth stage startup in teams for multiple years. community will have an op- be found in the Livermore ee, she would engage in a to www.Gabi4Dublin.com or San Mateo. The family wel- Natarajan stated, “Desti- portunity to learn about the Chamber of Commerce civil and proactive discourse facebook: Gabrielle4Dublin- comed their first daughter in nation Imagination has been in working with the other SchoolBoard. 2007, and a second in 2009. a wonderful experience for Central Park Plan and how story. trustees to bring greater lead- Her interest in education my children and myself. The it benefits our downtown.” Dunlop asked that if citi- ership to the board, with the NIRANJANA NATARAJAN came after enrolling their program provides the type of He continued, “Because zens want more information intent of: A press release issued children in private school, hands-on learning I feel is the hotel is located on the about the Livermore Central • Promoting critical think- by the district following her where she felt the experi- essential to stimulating the west side of Livermore Av- Park Plan, or wish to volun- ing to the district by stra- appointment to the board ence was not as balanced as minds of our future leaders, enue, the Central Park Plan teer, they should call (925) tegically aligning funding includes information about it should be. As a Board member, I will offers more parking than we 243-7098 or email better- allocations with prioritized her background and goals “While good grades are push to expand programs of have now near Livermore [email protected]. needs, and ensuring fiscal as a trustee. important, there is so much this nature for our children.” Avenue, the entertainment MAY 30, 2019 • The Independent 7

LAWSUIT STATE OF CITY (Continued from first page) (Continued from first page) tected Endangered California an EIR only if the EIR fully failed to adequately mitigate since 2005, as mayor since periodic table.’ looking after our community Tiger Salamander, Burrow- discloses to the public the the permanent, cumulative 2011, and is a member of Livermorium, a synthetic by giving a second chance ing Owls and other species significant environmental environmental effect of the the Chamber’s Board of chemical element with the to people who have been on and around the site. effects that may occur. After loss on threatened and en- Directors. symbol Lv and the atomic incarcerated; now they can "After several calls alert- more than ten years, the City dangered species, including “This is the Chamber number of 116, was named find employment.” ing the City to the illegal certified an EIR that relied the endangered Vernal Pool of Commerce, so let’s talk in 2012. This year, on May To connect jobs and hous- excavation activity, a su- on stale information about Fairy Shrimp. The U.S. Dept about the state of the econ- 30, Livermorium Day will ing, Marchand addressed pervisor from the Planning important environmental fea- of Fish & Wildlife Service omy,” Marchand said. “It’s be celebrated at, where else, Valley Link. Department intervened on tures, such as habitat charac- has designated the Hill as good. The population growth 116 S. Livermore Avenue. “For the last seven years, site and immediately stopped teristics, species populations critical habitat for the Vernal over the last ten years has “This is also the 100th San Francisco and the Sili- the work. The developer, and hydrology. Pool Fairy Shrimp. averaged .8 percent. The ten anniversary of the Liver- con Valley have created Lafferty Communities, did • The City wholly failed According to the Save the years before that it was 2.4 more Stockmen’s Rodeo half a million jobs, yet only not have the required per- to consider whether the Ga- Hill Group, these are just a percent, so we are growing Association,” Marchand said 60,000 housing units. All mits to begin any work. Per raventa Hill could be pur- few of the many legal issues at a very sustainable level. of the association that was of those people are going the City’s final approval, no chased and preserved in that the lawsuit will address. We created about 1,000 jobs, formed a year after the first over the Altamont, so what ground disturbing activities perpetuity for conservation The Save the Hill Group and we’ve created about Livermore Rodeo was held we’re trying to do is con- can be legally performed as a part of its “No-Action” states that their ultimate 1,000 residents. Our me- in 1918. “The Livermore nect the jobs and housing before or after the window alternative. Conservation goal is to protect this wil- dian household income has Rodeo – the World’s Fastest with Valley Link, which of June 15th – October 31st. funds are available through derness area by purchasing skyrocketed, so things are Rodeo — takes place this will start initially in Lathrop. Save the Hill Group is the Dougherty Valley Settle- and preserving it, once the looking good.” year from June 7 to June 9.” We’re going to reactivate the represented by the public in- ment Agreement, and the legal process is complete This year, Livermore’s Marchand noted some of transcontinental railroad 150 terest lawfirm Greenfire Law, administrator of those funds and an acceptable offer can 150th, marks a host of com- the town’s new businesses, years later to again connect PC. The lawsuit challenges has expressed strong interest be presented to the property munity anniversaries. including those at the Out- the nether regions and make many items in the Environ- in purchasing the Garaventa owners. The Group notes “There’s a great con- lets: H&M, Ulta Beauty, (See STATE, page 10) mental Impact Report (EIR) Hill because it is located that assistance for legal fees fluence that’s happening,” Crate & Barrel, Bric’s, and certified by the City Council within the region desig- is needed. Supporters are en- Marchand said. “It’s the Botega Venetta; and new on April 22, 2019, including nated for conservation by the couraged to continue visiting 150th anniversary of the businesses around town such but not limited to: agreement. https://www.gofundme.com/ transcontinental railroad; as Maserati, Alfa Romeo, • CEQA imposes upon • In approving the elimi- save-the-hill-fund to donate it was 150 years ago that Story Coffee, Rusty’s Chop the City a clear, present, and nation of more than 30 acres and to share with all social Livermore was founded by House, and Vericool – ther- mandatory duty to certify of pristine habitat, the City media platforms. William Mendenhall, who mal packaging for a greener understood the importance world. of the railroad. The train sta- “We can’t recycle Styro- PUSD tion, built in 1892, had lost foam. Styrofoam will last till (Continued from first page) its historical context because the next ice age, so Vericool the train tracks were moved, is producing ice chests that a larger contribution from the the state provided $48 for PPIE Board President Steve but we restored the train de- are both reusable and com- state budget. each $1000. Hilton. pot back to its original glory postable,” Marchand said. Although the change was Board Vice-president The past year saw an and moved it, so now it’s “Not only are they helping positive overall for PUSD Steve Maher asked Gray increase in matching funds back at the tracks and once the environment, they’re since January, and the exact whether he expects school by corporations, as donors again a train station. numbers are not known, it funding, which depends on favored increasing their con- “Even more important, does not represent a sig- the California economy, to tributions more than in the it’s the 150th anniversary of nificant improvement, said get better or not. Gray re- past, said Hilton. Mendeleev’s Periodic Table. Ochoa. plied that the nation is in the Community events were Where else but Livermore PUSD is a client of School longest growth expansion in responsible for more than would you have the mayor Services of California, which the history of the economy. 25% of the donations. These talking about heavy particle tracks state budget changes A lot of things can happen, included the Run for Educa- physics and the periodic and important legislation for including changes in trade tion, held April 14, which table?” continued Marchand, school districts. President imbalance with China. raised a net $115,000, and who spent his professional and CEO John Gray attended Preparing for a change Night of the Stars, Oct. 12, career working in the sci- the school board meeting in the economy would be 2018, at Castlewood Country ences as a chemist. “Liver- with slides that showed how a good idea, said Gray. He Club. It raised a net $71,000 more is one of only six cities California is doing in its ef- added that since California revenue, said PPIE Vice- in the world to appear on the fort to fund public education. sits at 32nd in the nation in president Kelly French. New According to a Febru- education support from state PPIE events manager Tanya ary 2018 study by Rutgers funds, “that’s why it’s good Ludden supervised both University and the Education to have partners like PPIE.” events. Law Center, California ranks P.P.I.E. GIVES RECORD The funds donated this 32nd in the nation at $8900 AMOUNT TO DISTRICT year will help the district per student. That represents Top officials of Pleasan- fund a student assistance about 66% of 10-ranked Del- ton Partners in Education provider position at the dis- aware’s $13,600 per student, (PPIE) were at the meeting trict level. based on data from 2015. to donate $711,000 to the dis- “The idea is to develop a In terms of ability to pay, trict, the largest in the three- student-centered approach California’s per capita per- year history of the campaigns to assess anxiety and stress, sonal income of $44,100 is headed by Executive Direc- especially the peer advo- above the national average, tor Steve McCoy-Thompson, cacy program at Foothill. but it provides only $34 who was hired in 2017. We would like to build that for each $1000 of personal McCoy-Thompson over- out, and extend it to Amador income to support schools. saw 23% growth between Valley. Potentially we would That earned California an F 2017 and 2018, and 10% like to get the kids into class- in the report, titled “Is School further growth between 2018 rooms to teach other kids that Funding Fair? A National and 2019. it’s OK not to be OK,” said Report Card.“ More than half of PPIE McCoy-Thompson. By contrast, New York revenue came from the giv- Other programs to re- received a comparable per ing fund, which consists ceive PPIE funding include capita personal income of of donations by parents. teacher and student grants, $46,400, but provided $55 Their participation climbed Outdoor Education buses, for each $1,000 of personal from 17% last year to 22% Village High School, high income, earning an A grade. this year, although it still school support counselors, New Mexico also re- fell short of the eventual and increased library and ceived an A. Despite lower goal of more than 50%, said tech support. personal income of $36,800, Pleasanton Police Arrest Eight in Prostitution Sting On Monday, May 20th, seven-hour operation, over for various crimes including the Pleasanton Police De- 50 phone numbers con- solicitation of prostitution, partment’s Special Enforce- tacted undercover officers resisting arrest, and pan- ment Unit conducted an un- in response to the online dering. All the individuals dercover prostitution sting advertisements. Seven men arrested in this prostitution operation at a local hotel. agreed to pay money for a sting were booked at Santa The operation was carried sexual act and traveled to the Rita Jail. out in conjunction with hotel, where undercover of- Prostitution often in- other law enforcement agen- ficers were waiting. Another volves human trafficking, cies, including the Liver- male, who identified himself drug use and violent crimes more Police Department as a “pimp,” contacted an such as robbery and as- and the Hayward Police undercover officer and at- sault. The Pleasanton Police Department. The multi- tempted to recruit the offi- Department is committed We’ve got your back. agency effort was organized cer. He made an agreement to proactively addressing following complaints from to offer protection and other prostitution activity. Anyone community members. services in exchange for a with information regarding Undercover officers used portion of the proceeds. This suspected prostitution activ- Learn about options fictitious online profile ad- individual was arrested for ity is encouraged to call the vertisements designed to felony charges. Pleasanton Police Depart- attract commercial sex pur- All eight individuals, ment at (925) 931-5100. for pain relief. chasers seeking prostitu- only one of whom resides tion services. During the in Pleasanton, were arrested

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The Goodguys Summer This year’s event will Nitro Thunderfest dragster runoffs will start at 3 pm. used car parts swap meet and Get-Together will take place focus on Muscle Cars, fea- exhibition, and food. The winner of each eight- the Auto Trader Classics car June 1 and 2 at the Alam- turing a special exhibit of The Cruiser-Rama ex- car shootout will compete in corral are also planned. TRAVEL eda County Fairgrounds. factory correct muscle cars. hibit, coordinated by Behind Scottsdale, AZ at the Good- For the kids, a model car The event is a summertime The Muscle Car AutoCross Bars Inc. from San Jose, will guys Southwest Nationals in program sponsored by Auto gathering of over 2,500 Shootout will be presented display over 30 custom bicy- November. World Store will offer kids BUG candy colored and chromed by Spectre Performance. cles. See an array of custom, All registered show par- a model kit. A coloring con- hot rods, customs, classics, The event will include ven- one of a kind, bicycles of all ticpants are eligible to com- test, arts and crafts, games OCEAN AND muscle cars, and trucks of dor exhibits, a swap meet, shapes, colors, and sizes. pete in the Burnout Contest. and other fun kid activities RIVER CRUISES all years. cars for sale, entertainment, The bikes are predominantly The burnout contest will be are arranged. handmade, custom painted staged on a freshly poured The Summer Get- (925) 447-4300 and chrome plated. concrete pad in the festival Together gates are open Competitors in the Good- lot, which is near the car Saturday 8am to 5pm and In Downtown Livermore guys Muscle Car AutoCross corral. To participate, head Sunday 8am to 4pm. Gen- travelbuglivermore.com Shootout, presented by to the festival lot area and eral admission is $25, kids Spectre Performance, will get teched-in beginning 7-12 $10. Alameda County take to the AutoCross track. Saturday at 11:30 am. 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A giant [email protected] Call for your Free Estimate Today! Pleasanton Library 707.490.4470 License #847620 StoryWalks and Summer Reading Game Kick Off June 1 In celebration of Pleas- map to start their self-guided Library at the Firehouse 4, plan to enjoy a historic summer, teens and adults anton’s 125th Anniversa- tour. Each numbered stop Arts is situated at the en- summer of reading fun for can turn their reading into ry, the city’s Library and features a different page of a trance to the Arts Center everyone, with some mod- a chance to win prizes, Recreation Department is picture book, laminated and and is stocked with books ern twists. The festivities including Firehouse Arts launching a program taking artfully displayed along the for all ages, courtesy of the begin June 1 with a family and Pleasanton Downtown readers on a stroll from the path and in downtown store Friends of the Pleasanton concert on the Library lawn. gift cards. Weekly Sunday Pleasanton Library, along windows. Library. Books are available Take a trip to the future with events for adults include the sidewalks of historic “These experiences in- free to all, and operate on a Musical Robot, a high-ener- music, photography, and downtown Pleasanton, end- troduce children of all ages “take a book, leave a book” gy ukulele-and-drum duo. Museum on Main local ing with a free book at the to the world of downtown concept. Little Free Librar- Pleasanton Library Chil- history presentations. The Firehouse Arts Center’s new community life, foster a ies are part of a growing dren’s Department will be library will also screen two Little Free Library. love of reading and real- movement of free lending decorated throughout the classic movies filmed in ly help them discover the libraries that community summer to provide a 20-year Pleasanton between the world around them,” said members can design, build, retrospective of summer 1910’s and 1940’s. Round- Pleasanton Assistant Direc- stock and place outside their reading games, offering a ing out the summer will be tor of Library and Recre- own homes. Each year, near- trip down memory lane for a Sunday musical perfor- ation, Lia Bushong. “We ly 10 million books around those library-goers of the mance by the CoolTones, are particularly pleased to the world are shared in Little past two decades. Tuesdays playing classic tunes of the feature the works of Meg Free Libraries. the Library will be showing big band era. Fleming, who has been There are several little popular children’s movies. For more information, instrumental in the literary free libraries in Pleasanton. On Wednesdays, children call 925-931-3400 or visit community of Pleasanton.” Visitors to the Pleasanton can get ready for science, the library’s webpage at For those that would like to Library can receive a copy magic, puppet shows and www.pleasantonlibrary.org. participate in an organized of the Little Free Library more. Simple kids’ crafts tour of StoryWalk, a one- Guide or download the will be offered each Thurs- day kick-off is scheduled for STQRY app to easily find day. The summer closes Saturday, June 1st at noon, more little free libraries in with historic-themed Sum- immediately following the Pleasanton. mer Game Days, a carnival Firehouse Arts Center’s children’s Summer Read- As part of Pleasanton’s style event at the Library. new Little Free Library ing concert on the Library’s 125th Anniversary Summer A new, modern feature front lawn. Visitors will be of Celebration, visitors are of the Summer Reading Beginning June 1st, chil- treated to a lively tour led encouraged to share their Game will be Beanstack, a dren and the young at heart by the City’s teen improv Pleasanton StoryWalk and reading challenge software are invited to participate in group, Creatures of Impulse. Little Free Library experi- and mobile app that offers a StoryWalk, a self-guided Leaving from the Library, ences on social media with players the ability to log walk through the pages of the Creatures of Impulse photos and comments using reading time, find book rec- Literary Arts Ambassador will take visitors on a fun- hashtags #PleasantonLi- ommendations, post book Meg Fleming’s acclaimed filled StoryWalk through braryStories and #Pleasan- reviews, earn digital badges children’s books “Some- downtown, ending with a tonLittleFreeLibraries. and qualify for prize draw- times Rain” and “Ready, special surprise. –––––––––––– ings. Beanstack can be used Set, Sail”, displayed in the The final stop on the Reading Through the throughout the year to track windows of featured shops. StoryWalk takes visitors Years is the theme of this reading and participate in The StoryWalk path will be- to the City’s Little Free Li- year’s summer reading other reading activities. gin at the Pleasanton Library brary at the Firehouse Arts game, in observation of While children are earn- at 400 Old Bernal Avenue, Center, on 4444 Railroad Pleasanton’s quasquicenten- ing fun rewards by tracking where visitors can pick up a Avenue. The Little Free nial. From June 1 to August their reading throughout the Barbara Benotto Looking for a Realtor ® place you can DRE 01966040 [email protected] MAILBOX both call home? 925.337.3770 (Continued from page 4) District in North Carolina has oppressive, filthy and unhealthy We Need Gabi Blackman Inspiring Space in the Hi, I’m Barbara! ...and the not been validated as a result of conditions of the homeless en- cute pup? That’s Fiona. shenanigans by the Republican campments in the arroyos? Is it on the Dublin School Downtown While I’m committed Maryann Brent, Livermore to making your home victor campaign in regard to the all right for sisters to have to be Board! buying/selling process handling of some absentee bal- sleeping in their cars? Ganesan Ramu, Dublin Those of us who support the as seamless as possible, lots.) 25% of the United States And women: the solution is recent initiative proposed by the Fiona reminds me about Gabi Blackman has been a how important it is to Senators are women, still an not only up to you. We still live Dublin resident for over 13 years Central Park group want quite a find your true home. underrepresentation, however in a patriarchy, unfortunately. We and has three children attending different downtown plan. We are an improvement over the past. as men tolerate these conditions Dublin public schools. willing to work toward that goal, Are you looking to make and we are motivated to create a move this year? I’d love Women have donated no less than for homeless women? What does I have known Gabi for over to get together to learn one billion ten million dollars to that say about us as men? four years. As a long-term vol- a magnetic, inspiring space that more about your goals federal campaigns and federal How are we solving home- unteer in Dublin schools and as present and future generations and how I can help you committees since the election lessness in Livermore if the a fellow parent with 20+ years will appreciate. We believe that find your place. the current plan lacks this vision. of President Donald Trump. homeless have no place to go? of experience in architectural P.S. - You can find Fiona Silicon Valley psychiatrist and If we think we are solving the industry (with a specialization in Parking would be adequate + me at Dante Robere resident Karla Jurvetson donated homeless problem in Livermore education institutions), she brings for the entire entertainment center Vineyards for Wine & $6.9 million to Democratic Party then we are deceiving ourselves. near Livermore Avenue if Central Wags on Sunday, June the best combination of skills and 2 from 12-5pm! Come on candidates in 2018. (I am not a “There is no delusion like self- passion to guide Dublin schools Park's plan were implemented. A by, enjoy some wine and proponent of the Democratic or delusion.” (Francois VI, Duc forward. large central park running from the good company! Republican parties.) Dr. Karen de La Rochefoucauld, [1613- She has been a great voice Bankhead Park Plaza to L Street Uhlenbeck recently won the Abel 1680]). for our community, long-term would draw families who are look- Prize, which is the highest award advocate of 2nd high school, ing for places to play and to relax. and honor in mathematics. Com- Valet Anyone? and strong proponent of many Some of the concerns for a puter scientist Katie Bouman was new plan relate to timing and Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All Elizabeth Judge, Livermore measures to address overcrowd- material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. financing. However, a large wine Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All key and the lead to developing ing and budget challenges. She measurements and square footage are approximate. an algorithm over three years, as The hotelier trying to bring country hotel, proposed by the forth a plan for the Eastside hotel is not motivated by title or power, a graduate student at the Massa- but has been a warrior who works Central Park group (Railroad and chusetts Institute of Technology, has found it very expensive to L Streets), can move forward as build here and will not be build- diligently to find balanced solu- so that a black hole could be tions. fast as the one currently planned recently photographed and seen ing any underground parking by the City (N. Livermore Avenue garage. That feature had saved She has actively participated by humans for the first time ever. in dozens of school board meet- next to the Bankhead). The larger Dr. Jennifer Francis studies how that hotel from extinction in early high-quality hotel on the west planning. ings to listen and share input. She changes in the arctic (amplified has also been part of several past side of Livermore Avenue could arctic warming [AAW]) are af- Valet parking would be re- provide more TOT (transient occu- quired which might explain and current committees. fecting our weather. (Notice any Gabi understands the intri- pancy tax), sales tax, and property historic weather in the middle of the sudden change in the city’s tax, as well as a larger land pur- garage construction plans. Now cacies of school infrastructure, our country lately?) budget alignment and funding chase price than the City's hotel. So tell me women of Liver- the city will begin work on the I We very much want a better Street Garage before the larger allocations, and can work along- more, with all this political rep- side many stakeholders to find plan for the heart of our down- resentation and smarts: Is it all one at L Street. Valet parking town. We believe that it is time for the hotel would be impossible balanced solutions. right for a sister to sleep with her Let’s vote for Gabi Blackman for Livermore voters to have a face on the concrete in downtown without the I Street garage. choice. If the hotelier cannot afford to and get her elected to the Dublin Livermore? Is it all right for school board! a sister to cower for sleep and build the underground parking at some safety in a concrete alcove $15,000 extra per space, how will in downtown Livermore? Is it a non-profit organization be able all right for sisters to sleep out to do so for some 130 affordable Donate cars, trucks, exposed in the winter here and housing units planned for half DONATE wake up shivering with ice on the space on the westside of boats, tractors top of their sleeping bags? Is it Livermore Avenue? Perhaps the YOUR and RV’s. Running all right for sisters to ‘live’ in the council’s downtown plan needs some serious revising. VEHICLE TO or not. 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James E. Saunders stay in New Zealand and spent Bishop, Addison and Jaxon High School. He made lifelong the Altamont. You blessed him Catherine (Cathy) Oct 31, 1928 – May 20, 2019 time in a rural village in Turkey. Campbell, Cheyenne Mason, and friends in high school and loved greatly and loved him well. Anne Dilger James E. Saunders, aged 90, Loved learning about the cultures a great granddaughter Aubrey telling us the same stories over Thank you to the staff at Aug 19, 1945 – Apr 29, 2019 died Monday, May 20, 2019, and the people. She visited 28 due in June. She was preceded and over from his high school Our Savior Lutheran School for Cathy passed away peace- at home in Danville, Calif., of of the 59 National Parks and in death by her parents, Elizabeth football games and wrestling loving our children so well and fully April 29, 2019, with fam- natural causes. believed the U.S. National Park Clark and Wayne Comstock, and matches. In 1994, at age 17, providing a nurturing environ- ily by her side at her home in He will be fondly remem- system was an amazing accom- her loving husband of 52 years, Patrick joined the U.S. Marine ment for them as they walk this Daly City. Cathy was born on bered by his wife of 35 years, plishment. Robert King Bishop. Corps. He served his country difficult road. You have done an August 19, 1945, in Oakland, Evon Sarment; two daughters Volunteer: Several years The family would like to faithfully and his character was incredible job showing them the Calif., to Dorothy Brenn and Diane Saunders Wright (John), ago volunteered at Open Heart thank Hope Hospice for the care shaped by those four years. In love of Christ. Edward Dilger. The Dilger fam- and Laura Saunders Dunn; his Kitchen. Felt it was an honor our Mom received. 1998, he was honorably dis- Thank you to Bea Nolan for ily subsequently lived in the son James E. Saunders, Jr.; his to serve people. For a year was charged. In August of 1998, adopting Patrick and his family San Lorenzo and Hayward area. stepdaughter Sally Carmody; a volunteer ESL tutor and loved Patrick became a father to his as her grandchildren. He loves Cathy was the twin sister and and eight grandchildren and nine working with a wonderful Tai- first son, Jesse. He was fiercely you so much! A huge thank you best friend of Maryln (Bob), and great-grandchildren. wanese woman about the same loyal, and fatherhood was the to Joanie Cutchen for caring for older sister to George (Cathy) age. She resigned in 2017 due most important thing to him. In Patrick through the hundreds of and Mark (deceased). Loving to illness. 2001, while eating dinner at a encouraging notes and prayers aunt to Kathleen (Juan), Joanna Married Pascual Mota on small Italian restaurant, Patrick and loving on our kids. No (Joshua), Kirsten (Justin), Jeffrey May 7, 2015 (her 75th birthday). spotted a waitress he wanted to words can express our gratitude (Jenna), Michelle (Joe), and Tony They spent time taking his vin- date. She said yes and on August to Franco and Amanda Gagliardi (Cathy), and devoted great aunt tage cars to car shows, dancing, 16, 2002, Patrick and Elizabeth and their three boys for loving to ten great nieces and nephews. had a collection of costumes and were married in Sunol, Calif. In our children like they are their Cathy attended Bishop went to events such as The Dick- March of 2004, Patrick went with own and giving them a safe place O’Dowd High School in Oak- ens Faire and The Renaissance Elizabeth to Valley Bible Church to call home. Thank you for the land, and earned a BA and Teach- Faire. This abruptly ended when in Pleasanton to watch a young many, many ways you loved ing Credential at San Francisco she was diagnosed with Acute In lieu of flowers, donations boy they knew be baptized. Here Patrick through this journey until State University. She then moved Myeloid Leukemia September to Hope Hospice in Dublin is a piece of what Patrick wrote the very end. to Livermore and settled into the 2017. would be greatly appreciated. about that day: Callaghan Mortuary is hon- community there. Cathy served She held her religious be- Please join the family in As I listened to the sermon to ored to be serving the Wehmann as a public school kindergarten liefs close. She strove to be a celebration of Irene’s life on follow I became angry, uncom- family. An online guestbook teacher in Livermore for de- He was born on October 31, humanitarian and wished to be Monday, June 10, at 11 a.m., at fortable and out of place. It was is available for condolences at cades, at both Marylin Avenue 1928, in Kansas City, Mo., but remembered as such. Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 East like having a pail of cold water www.callaghanmortuary.com. Elementary School and Arroyo was raised primarily in Park A longtime member of the Avenue in Livermore. dumped on my head, when I . Seco Elementary School. A Ridge, Ill. He graduated from Neptune Society, she will be Callaghan Mortuary is hon- realized I was afraid. I knew the Jose “Joe” Soto favorite activity of Cathy’s was Maine Township High School cremated and her ashes scattered ored to be serving the Bishop truth of the gospel. I realized that Dec 5, 1941 – Apr 24, 2109 the annual circus at Marilyn Av- in 1946 where he still holds the on Wrights Beach on the coast family. An online guestbook the penalty for my sin would be A loving husband, father enue Elementary School. Cathy Track and Field Record for the north of Bodega Bay. It will be is available for condolences at continued misery in this life and to six, grandfather and great- often hosted family events at Quarter Mile. He attended Iowa family only and near the places www.callaghanmortuary.com. eternal suffering to follow, but grandfather, peacefully passed her cozy Springtown home, as State Teachers College on a track the family has stayed many times despite this and everything I had away Wednesday, April 24, well as bridge games, dominoes, scholarship. In 1948, he mar- over the past 25 years. Timothy Andrew McCarthy done, I knew that Jesus Christ 2019, surrounded with his loving and other get-togethers with her ried his first wife, Marilyn Roe Dec 13, 1951 – May 12, 2019 had paid for my sins on the cross. family and friends at his bedside. beloved circle of friends. Saunders, with whom he raised Nolan A. (Bob) Bonner Resident of San Ramon I wanted nothing more than to At midlife, Cathy was diag- his three children until her death Sep.19, 1932 – May 10, 2019 Timothy Andrew McCarthy, know Jesus Christ and love Him nosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1980. Age 86 nicknamed “Father Tim” for his with my whole heart so that I and began to experience a gradu- Also in 1948, he started what Bob was born and raised in poignant prayers, went home to would be forgiven of my sins. It al decline in mobility and dexter- would be a 45-year career in Waynesboro, Miss. Married his be with Jesus on May 12, 2019, was then that I trusted in Jesus as ity. In 2012, she decided to move the auto rental business initially wife, Roberta Gerloff Bonner, on after battling cancer. He was 67. my Savior. to Peninsula Del Ray Assisted in the family-owned Saunders November 25, 1954. Served in He died at Stanford Hospital While all of the dates listed Living Facility in Daly City in Drive It Yourself System, the the Navy during the Korean War in Palo Alto while undergoing here are important, none can order to receive more assistance company founded by his father, from 1950-1954. Bob worked for a stem cell transplant to battle compare to the day that Patrick with day to day tasks. This move Joe Saunders, which birthed Montgomery Wards for 30 years Hodgkins Lymphoma. became a son of the living God. also placed her closer to her the rental car industry. Over as an appliance repair technician. Tim enjoyed golfing as well As a man who had struggled with twin sister Maryln and Maryln’s the course of his career, he also After retiring he started Bonner as restoring classic cars and anger, drinking and bitterness, family in San Francisco, which worked for Avis, Hertz and Appliance Repair Service doing marched for years with the Bal- Patrick was truly transformed enabled them to spend much Dollar Rent a Car in executive loon Platoon of Pleasanton. He that day. He was baptized in April more time together as a family. capacities. found joy in baking, particularly of 2004. Patrick was working for Maryln and her family visited An avid golfer, he was a cakes and pies. He brought a an insurance company in Pleas- Joe was a loving, caring, Cathy daily and went on outings member of the Castlewood careful attention to detail to both anton, but felt called to preach the hardworking provider for his with her as much as possible. She Country Club. One of his proud- his professional and personal life. gospel. He began the long pro- family. His career started as a enjoyed the local restaurants and est achievements was being Professionally, he worked as a cess of working full time and go- painter — mostly residential the nearby shopping malls. elected to the Board of Direc- project manager for QuadraMed. ing to school full time. For years and commercial, but it did not Cathy greatly enjoyed her tors, and ultimately elected as He held a business degree from he operated on very little sleep, stop there; if Joe could spray it, warm friendships with many President in 1999. After his term Holy Names College. but he was motivated by his love he would — from cars, trucks, Peninsula Del Ray residents. ended, he became a Trustee of Active in Bible Study groups for the Word and to preach the and big rigs to horse trailers, She was an avid participant in that establishment. and church choirs throughout his gospel of Jesus Christ. In May of just about everything. Joe also the BINGO games and she loved He also was active in his life, he loved lifting up prayers to 2007, Patrick graduated Magna enjoyed a good game of kick the to sing with the Peninsula Del Diablo West Home Owners As- his Heavenly Father. He and his Cum Laude from Moody Bible can with his family. He loved Ray singers. Cathy’s family is sociation. After ending his term wife, Sherry, were enthusiastic, Institute with a degree in Bibli- horse races and fishing. forever grateful for the loving as president at Castlewood, he long-term members of Lasers cal Studies, and three years later, Joe is survived by his loving care provided by staff members successfully ran for the HOA repairs and handyman service through Lafayette-Orinda Pres- in 2010, Patrick graduated with wife of 50 years, Elaine Soto; his at Peninsula Del Ray, as well as Board of Directors and was for several years. Bob will be byterian Church and he also honors from Western Seminary children Mark, Valerie Buress- the nurses from Kaiser Palliative subsequently elected President most remembered as an outgo- served as an elder at First Pres- with a Master of Divinity degree Aaron, Jesse, Marcus, Jordan, Care, and the nurses from Path- of that body, as well. He spent ing, generous, caring man who byterian Church in Livermore. in Expositional Ministry. He Jayden, Jojo Soto Lavina, Lili- ways Hospice. Senior Assist of several years as the Chairman of enjoyed spending time with He was born in Utica, N.Y., loved preaching and took every anna, Roman, Greg Soto, Alicia the Peninsula also provided care- the Architectural Design Com- family and friends. He enjoyed to Edgar Eugene (Mac) and opportunity given him at Val- Harvey, Jessica Alcala, Brit- givers for Cathy in her last days. mittee as well as initiating the and looked forward to his annual Carolyn McCarthy. ley Bible Church in Pleasanton tany, Angel, Eva, Harvey Jr., A Memorial service will Neighborhood Watch program. fishing trip with his fishing group to preach. In 2012, a small Shawn Soto, Mariah Shawn Jr., be held for Cathy at Duggan’s In recent years, he could be in June every year. He loved go- group from Valley Bible Church Nico, Tany Marie Soto, Jaydee, Serra Mortuary in Daly City on seen riding his electric wheel- ing to Oregon and Washington planted a campus in Livermore. Celena, Elaina, Diego, Xavier, Friday, June 21, 201 at 1 in the chair around the Diablo West to fish - especially to Oregon His desire to pastor a church in Maricia, Arrianna, Marquez afternoon. Friends are invited to greenbelt with his canine com- to fish with John Jepson, and his community was realized and Soto; great-grandkids Darian, attend. Donations may be made panion, Rascal. Earl Tallman in Washington. he transitioned into the role of Prince, Fabian, Jaden, Lorenzo, to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Laid to rest at Memory Gar- Bets were often made on who campus pastor at Valley Bible Atli; and best friend Ray Jewel, Interment at Holy Sepulchre dens Cemetery, Livermore, Calif. could catch the first, most and Church at the Altamont. His The Lawyer. Cemetery in Hayward. Callaghan Mortuary is honored biggest fish. Bob and Roberta passion for the gospel and help- to be serving the Saunders fam- enjoyed traveling together taking ing people understand how to connect their knowledge of God Ronald Parker David Roger Balek ily. An online guestbook is avail- several trips whether by sea, air Jan 24, 1947 – May 16, 2019 Sep 29, 1948 – Apr 1, 2019 able for condolences at www. or travel trailer. He especially with their hearts was his passion, and the many transformed lives Born in Florida on January David Roger Balek, born on callaghanmortuary.com. enjoyed their trips to Mississippi 24, 1947, Ronald “Ron” Parker, September 29, 1948, in Denver, to be with his family and friends, are his legacy. He was far from perfect and never needed to make 72, entered into rest on May 16, Colo., passed away April 1, Carla J. Mota visiting all of his siblings and his 2019, in Modesto, Calif., sur- 2019, at his home in Groveland, May 7, 1940 – May 15, 2019 many nieces and nephews. He much of himself, only Jesus. The community of believers at the rounded by his devoted family. Calif. Carla J. Mota (nee Dillie, Lo- was a member of the Ione Or- He is survived by his wife of He is preceded in death by his In 1960, the Balek family egon American Legion Post 95. 43 years, Sherry McCarthy of Altamont loved him dearly and Baugh) was born May 7, 1940, his passion for the gospel. father Alex Parker. relocated to Livermore, Calif., in Sterling, Colo. Her parents: Preceded in death by his San Ramon; his children Scott so his father could continue his parents Arthur and Pearl Bon- (Amy) McCarthy of Livermore, Over the course of their mar- Frank J. Dillie and Eula R. Dillie riage, Patrick and Elizabeth had education in San Jose, Calif., and (Kulbe); her siblings: Coral Ar- ner; sisters Dot (Perry) Buford, Patrick (Jolane) McCarthy of became the Principal of Junction Eunita (Robert) Holley, Mildred Folsom, Heather (Sean Bolen) five children together making six chuleta, and Cheryl Jackson (de- in total — three boys and then Avenue School in Livermore. ceased). She grew up in Denver (Elmer-Ray) Jones and Demp McCarthy of San Francisco, and David attended Junction El- Mills, Ouida-May (Floyd) Hol- Shannon (Jeff) Linn of Folsom; three girls. He was always seen and graduated from St. Joseph’s on the baseball field cheering on ementary and was the first class High School (now closed) and lifield; brother Melvin (Muriel) grandchildren Grant McCarthy, to graduate from Granada High Bonner; and brothers-in-law Dean McCarthy, James McCar- his sons and helping coach their from the University of San Fran- teams. He loved bringing his School of Livermore. cisco cum laude with a degree in Richard Gerloff and Danny thy, Reid McCarthy, Wesley Linn David served two tours in Perry. and Jane Linn; siblings Michael kids to Oakland A’s games and Public Administration. watching the Warriors win mul- Vietnam where he earned numer- Survived by his wife Roberta (Barbara) McCarthy of Tennes- ous medals as a Chief Gunnery of 64 years; his two sons Randal see and Maureen (Tom) Rose tiple championships. He spent as much time with his kids as Sergeant in the Air Cavalry. (Janet) Bonner, and Paul (Kerri) of Connecticut; mother-in-law David and his wife Christine Bonner; four grandchildren Chad Jane Campbell of Pasadena; and he could, enjoying the loud and chaotic home life they created. In Mitchell met in Livermore in (Maria) Bonner, Jessica Bon- 12 nieces and nephews. He was 1978, married three months later, ner, Kevin Bonner, and Nicole predeceased by his sister Kathy June of 2016, Patrick was diag- nosed with synovial sarcoma, a Ron is survived by his loving and were soul mates for more Bonner; three step-grandchil- Burke. wife of almost 51 years Loretta than for 40 years. David had a dren Shane Fritz, Laura (Justin) The family is grateful to the very rare and aggressive form of cancer (it was often joked that it Parker of Oakdale, mother Olga previous marriage that resulted in McPherson, and Evan Winder- caring staff in Unit E1 at Stanford Parker of Manteca, son Bryan two wonderful daughters. gren; great-grandson Jameson; Hospital. was fitting for Patrick, given his unique personality). In the midst Parker of Modesto, granddaugh- David and his wife were for- brother Forrest (Bonnie) Bonner His life will be celebrated at ter Jessica Lewis of Oregon, tunate enough to move to Grove- Clara, Miss.; two sisters-in-law a memorial service at 11 a.m. on of profound suffering Patrick continued to preach the good- sister Loretta Medina of Mexico, land, where they semi-retired and Lila Perry and Sylvia Gerloff; Saturday, June 15, at First Pres- brother-in-law Lloyd Montoya spent the last 15 years working and many nieces and nephews. byterian Church of Livermore, ness of God. He never wavered in his faith or commitment to (Bea), and nieces Denise Mon- part-time at Pine Mountain Lake, Remembrances may be made 2020 Fifth Street. toya and Angie Jenkins (Daryl). with David caring for horses at to: the American Legion Post The family prefers contribu- Jesus, trusting that if God would Family: daughter Lisa K. allow him to have cancer He Ron was a 20-year resident the PML Stables. He loved all Stenholm; son in law Mark Sten- 97, P.O. Box 384, Ione, Oregon tions in his name to the First of Oakdale previously of Black- animals and they loved him. His 97843; the American Cancer Presbyterian Church choir min- most certainly would use it for holm; grandson Erik Stenholm, good. Patrick was incredibly hawk. He was part owner and zest for life and hard-working grandson Evan Stenholm, son Society; the American Heart istry (www.fpcl.us) or to Caring President of Santa Clara Build- nature was one of many reasons Association; or to the charity of Bridge (www.caringbridge.org). brave in his battle with cancer. Anthony LoBaugh. She loved While cancer desired to destroy ing Maintenance Inc. for over why he was able to connect with her family beyond her own your choice. 20 years, which served all of people, but he was a genuine, car- Services will be held on Patrick N. Wehmann Patrick, God used it to mold him understanding. Brother Frank J. into a man that resembled Jesus the Bay Area as well as parts ing person as well. It wasn’t only Dillie, nephew Michael Dillie, Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m., at May 31, 1976 – May 21, 2019 of Nevada and Utah. Ron was his work ethics where he shined, the Old Saint Raymond Church, Patrick N. Wehmann, 42, more fully. He last preached on Aunt G (being there for Carla Easter 2019. Thirty days later a car enthusiast and he had a but his love for his family was her entire life), niece Barbara 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, Calif. passed peacefully from death passion for restoring Corvettes that much more! It is so difficult 94568. A celebration of life will into eternal life on the 21st he breathed his last breath and J. Beaudette, and many cousins peacefully entered into the arms to their original state. He won to believe that “David” will not far and wide. Jessie Brown, the be held immediately following at of May 2019, at his home in many accolades throughout the walk into the door tonight, and Heritage Estates, 900 E. Stanley Livermore, Calif., after battling of his Savior. Many are certain wonderful Scottish woman who that Jesus greeted him with a years for his work. His two most ask how your day was. lovingly took care of her chil- Blvd., Livermore, Calif. 94550, cancer for over three years. A prestigious awards were the 2002 David is predeceased by his in the Fireside room. celebration of Patrick’s life will smile and said, “Well done, my dren for many years while she good and faithful servant.” Zora Duntov Mark of Excellence mother Patricia Joann Balek, worked. Friends: Sue Jo Cassell, be held on June 1, at 10 in the for his 1957 Roadster and the and his brothers Curt and Kevin Elizabeth Irene Bishop morning, at Valley Community Patrick is survived by his a friend of almost 50 years. She wife, Elizabeth, and their six 1999 McLellan Mark of Excel- Balek. was always there for Carla. Sally Oct, 12, 1936 – May 8, 2019 Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway lence for his 1982 Collector. Ron David is survived by his wife in Pleasanton, Calif. children Jesse (20), Zachary (14), H. Sutcliffe, her kindred spirit. Elizabeth Irene Bishop, age Stephen (12), Eliana (10), Atalie was a member of Discovery Bay Christine; father Harry Balek Career: For thirty of the 82, passed away on Wednesday, (7) and Arabella (3); his mother Corvette Club and the National in Thailand; sisters Malee of thirty five years of Federal Ser- May 8, 2019, at her home in and father, Mark and Betty Corvette Restorers Society. He Keizer, Ore., and Angelys Balek vice, she worked for the agen- Livermore. Irene was born Oc- Wehmann; his maternal grand- enjoyed the outdoors, especially in Thailand; daughters Deanne cy now known as Centers for tober 12, 1936, in Kansas City, mother Lorraine Hildick and boating, water skiing and swim- (Stewart) Lenowitz in Boynton Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Mo., and later made California his paternal grandmother Carol ming. He was a huge fan of the Beach, Fla., and Denie Monte She worked almost exclusively her home. Dalley; his in-laws, Paige and Bay Area sports teams following (Daniel) Copperopolis, Calif.; with Medicare. She started in Irene was a wonderful wife Chuck Arnold and his brother the 49ers, Warriors and Giants. A grandchildren Shawn Alves, the Denver Regional Office and mother. Her passion in life in-law and sister in-law Stephen man of his word, Ron had a pas- Sarah, and Aaron Lenowitz; but accepted a promotion and was floral design, and later in and Cortney Arnold; and his two sionate spirit and loving kindness and nephews Jason Wilstead, transferred to the San Francisco life she enjoyed collecting dolls. nieces Zoelle and Tatum. and will be greatly missed by all Mathew Balek, and Cory and Regional Office. Towards the She was a member of the Golden A very special thank you who knew and loved him. Ryan Wilson. end of her career, she briefly held Hills Doll Club where she met to Dr. Charlotte Jacobs, Patti P.L. Fry & Son is honored to Please send donations to the position of Acting Regional many wonderful friends. Marton RNP, and Dr. Brian be serving the Parker family. A Wounded Warriors in-lieu of Representative (Medicare) and She is survived by: her chil- Deitrich of the VA in Palo Alto Rosary will be on Wednesday, flowers to Veteran’s Sonora, Acting Deputy Regional Repre- dren John (Mitzi) Bishop, Cathy Patrick was born in York, Pa., May 29, 2019, at 6 p.m., held at California. on May 31, 1976, to one proud for caring so amazingly well for sentative with a staff of 160. She (Scott) Rich, and Christine Aar- Patrick. To all of the oncology P.L. Fry & Son Chapel, 290 N. There will be a Celebration strongly believed in the Medicare vik; her grandchildren Brad mother, Betty Hildick. In 1981, Union Rd., Manteca, Calif. A of Life: June 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. Betty married Mark Wehmann staff at the VA, you guys are ALL program. (Jennifer) Bishop, Christopher AMAZING! Prayer Service will be on Thurs- The Pine Mountain Lake Stables Travel: She started traveling (Kailey) Rich, Cassi (Caleb) and he became Patrick’s earthly day, May 30, 2019, at 11 a.m., Equestrian 13309 Clifton Way father. Together, the new fam- Thank you to the people of internationally at age 45 and vis- Mason, Amber (Pat) Camp- Valley Bible Church who have also held at P.L. Fry & Son Cha- (Off of Ferretti Rd.) Groveland, ited 42 countries. Spent time on bell, Thomas Aarvik, Robbie ily moved across the country pel. He will be laid to rest at St. CA 95321, (209) 962-8667. to California. Patrick grew supported and loved the Wehm- a communal farm several miles (Julie) Rich, Jonathan Aarvik, ann family through this journey. John’s Catholic Cemetery, 17871 outside of Bratislava, Czecho- and Henry Davis; her great- up in Livermore, attending St. S. Carrolton Rd., Escalon, Calif. Michael School and Livermore Patrick always said his greatest slovakia, in 1988, had a home grandchildren Sydney and Elise legacies were his family and 10 The Independent • MAY 30, 2019 Natural Practices Take Root at Page Mill Update on Valley Link Provided By Carol Graham Cowhorns and Planetary Cycles: The Tri-Valley – San Joa- San Joaquin County com- the San Joaquin Valley, then quin Valley Regional Rail munities to the Tri-Valley connect with the Dublin/ Authority hosted a public and Bay Area Rapid Transit Pleasanton BART terminus Biodynamics Grows on You meeting in Livermore on (BART) with frequent, fast station in the Tri-Valley, with May 22 to inform residents rail service via the route of additional phase-one stations Suspend disbelief mo- them. He knows, as he’s Up until now, Stark and about the Valley Link proj- the historic Transcontinen- in River Islands, downtown mentarily, and imagine you had them tested. Unlike the Vanhoutte have been using ect, and to provide an op- tal Railroad right-of-way Tracy, Mountain House, and are part of something much organic estate vineyard he purchased preps, available portunity for the public to through the Altamont Pass. Greenville Road/I-580 and larger and much more im- has been farming for the last from several sources for share their thoughts and The approximately 12-mile, Isabel Avenue/I-580, both portant than whatever you 14 years at Page Mill, these those who don’t have the suggestions. abandoned right-of-way, in Livermore. Additional presently believe is your other vineyards, including wherewithal or the inclina- “The Tri-Valley – San deeded to Alameda County potential infill stations in- role in life. Perhaps you can Chandler, have been farmed tion to make their own. But Joaquin Valley Regional by Southern Pacific in 1984, clude Ellis, an historical set aside your smartphone or conventionally, using weed Vanhoutte plans to make Rail Authority, established provides an opportunity to coaling station at the foot other informing device of killers, antifungals and pes- his own preps now that they by AB758, has been working deliver efficient inter-region- of the Altamont, Grant Line choice, walk outside, take a ticides. have plenty of material from for over a year, and a feasi- al rail service — connecting Road west of Tracy, and deep breath and let the spirit “The soil beneath the the recently disinterred cow bility study for the proposed people, housing and jobs Southfront Road in Liver- of the earth become your vines at Chandler is com- horns. Valley Link Project is due on in the Northern California more. Eventually, Valley muse for a moment. You are pletely devoid of life. You He explains that the prep- July 1, 2019,” said Kyoko Megaregion and providing Link would be extended to just another life form on this want 3% biomass as a base arations must be diatomized Takayama, a community much-needed congestion re- Stockton. planet, and yet, you are the level,” says Stark. “Our in a certain way. They are organizer with Organizing lief in one of the Bay Areas’ An initial analysis com- For Action (OFA) East Bay. most congested corridors. pleted by the ACE, found only one over which you estate vineyard shows 35% then applied according to “Funding is still a top issue. “Staff of the Authority Valley Link to have competi- have any control. What you biomass, which is really the biodynamic calendar for Businesses, unions and pri- established that Isabel would tive travel time (73 minutes do with your own life force great, and that’s just from maximum vigor and effec- vate individuals have formed be the main station for Liver- from Lathrop to BART), makes an enormous differ- doing organic.” He’s hope- tiveness. “It’s like homeo- the Valley Link Foundation, more, and Greenville would significant emissions reduc- ence, because the choices ful that biodynamics will pathic medicine, in a way,” a nonprofit that is helping to serve as the Altamont Cor- tion, and substantial environ- you make impact an entire help reverse the curse of says Vanhoutte. “The sprays finance efforts to acquaint ridor Express (ACE) trans- mental benefits. ecosystem. Acting as an lifeless soil by restoring its benefit root growth and ger- the public with the Valley portation station,” Takayama The goal would be to informed participant in the tilth, or health. Don’t even mination. They enhance the Link rail project.” said. “The possibility to add operate Valley Link during ecosystem represents the get him started on the chem- microbiological life in the Alameda County Su- another station between the BART hours. However, the most important way we can ical residue that shows up in soil. It is like a miracle, how pervisor Scott Haggerty, a two was brought up since initial service on weekdays all effect positive change in wine from vineyards that are it impacts soils, even those champion for fixing the re- Greenville is at the east end in the Tri-Valley will have what seems like a hopeless farmed conventionally. that are very dead and have gion’s clogged roads, opened of the city and may not be trains running every 12 min- situation. Last fall, Vanhoutte lots of chemical residue.” the workshop, which took the best location for Liver- utes during peak hours, and Stark is keen to increas- place at the Robert Liver- more residents to go to. A every 30 minutes in off- ingly apply biodynamic more Community Center. proposed location is next to peak hours. San Joaquin principles to his viticulture “I hope when everybody Springtown, between First Valley trains would operate practices, not just at the leaves, they feel positive Street and Vasco Road. How at 24-minute intervals dur- Page Mill Estate vineyard, about what this is, because to get to the stations and what ing peak hours, and hourly but also at Chandler Vine- this is really good for the Tri- amenities residents want during off-peak hours. yard in Kalthoff Commons, Valley,” Haggerty said. “If were two items on which the Travel-demand forecast- which he used to split 50/50 we all work hard, and I can public wanted to give input.” ing shows approximately with Mark Clarin of Mc- tell you our board is working Approximately 30 people 25,000 travelers per day rid- Grail. Now, the vineyard extremely hard, we can have attended the meeting, which ing on Valley Link in 2040. the McGrails purchased this train up and running by took place from 6 to 8 p.m. To learn more, visit www. from Dr. Aguirre on Tesla is 2024.” Initially, Valley Link will valleylinkrail.com. coming online. It has plenty The Valley Link proj- extend from the planned ect will connect Northern ACE N. Lathrop Station in of Chardonnay, so Stark will be getting all of Chandler’s Chardonnay this year. He Livermore-Amador Valley Water Management Agency has major incentive to pro- duce clean fruit, as this site Opposing SB 332. is very mildew prone. “It Livermore-Amador Val- wastewater treatment and maximizing recycled water is the first vineyard to get ley Water Management disposal services to its mem- for beneficial reuse in Cali- mildew,” Stark explains. “It Agency (LAVWMA) has ber agencies: City of Liver- fornia. looks right at Pigeon Pass. sent a letter to the state leg- more, City of Pleasanton, and "We believe that while Last year was a disaster. We islature stating its opposition Dublin San Ramon Services the goal of increasing water barely got two tons from the to SB 332. District. All flows that are recycling in California is vineyard! We’re starting be- The measure , called the not recycled by LAVWMA laudable, a mandate on every Biodynamic viticulturist Tommy Vanhoutte unearths a hind the eight-ball because Local Water Reliability Act, agencies are discharged into ocean and bay discharger in cowhorn filled with organic cow manure buried at Page mildew overwinters: it lives would reduce the amount of San Francisco Bay. the state is simply unwork- Mill Winery. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) in the vine. But we are going treated wastewater dumped Wastewater treatment able. . . . In our case, without organic with it full steam into the ocean each year, and agencies would have to re- going to direct potable re- ahead. We are combatting set goals for recycling and duce their discharges by 50% use, the requirements of SB Biodynamic viticulturist reached out to an organic mildew with a horsetail reuse. It was introduced by by January 1, 2030, and by 332 could not be met. Even Tommy Vanhoutte likens the farm that raises cows in preparation.” He was plan- Senators Bob Hertzberg and 95% by January 1, 2040. The then, we would still need to present state of the planet the central valley for some ning to spray Chandler this Scott Wiener bill would declare that dis- discharge wet weather flows Pleasanton City Coun- charge from ocean outfalls and brine from reverse osmo- to a car in opposite lock, manure and horns, burying week, now that the rain has cilmember Julie Testa, who is a “waste and unreasonable sis treatment. It simply is not with no brakes careening three of them at Page Mill stopped. represents the city on the use” of water, and impose feasible to meet the mandates towards disaster. “Look at Vineyard. “Dane was a re- According to biodynam- LAVWMA board, reported penalties of $2,000/acre-foot of SB 332. the climate report that says ally cool guy, and totally got ics, horsetail tea (#508), is the action to the council at of water discharged above "Even if the proposal we’ll lose 1 million species what we are trying to do,” said to help prevent fungal its May 21 meeting, She the reduction requirement. were economically feasible, in 20 years at the rate we’re says Vanhoutte, who learned diseases, like mildew. To- said that meeting the re- The letter was sent to pursuing the effort could going,” he declares. “We the basics of Biodynamism gether, biodynamic spray quirements of the legislation Ben Allen, Chair of the Sen- undermine other important desperately need to have in his native France, where it and compost preparations would cost the agency $50 ate Environmental Quality statewide goals, such as some semblance of control.” is far more widely practiced. bring plants into a dynamic million. The cost would be Committee. producing more affordable He suggests embracing the Stark and Vanhoutte re- relationship with soil, water, passed on to ratepayers, she The letter reads in part, housing and reducing air principles of biodynamism cently invited some TV jour- air and the greater influence stated. "LAVWMA and its member emissions that cause climate in something most of us nalists and news reporters of the cosmos, helping them LAVWMA provides agencies support the goal of change." enjoy doing: gardening, for to witness the unearthing of develop in a healthy and bal- instance. Whether on a small one of the cowhorns buried anced way. By giving plants scale of growing tomatoes in the vineyard. Says Stark, access to the full spectrum STATE OF CITY and lettuce in a backyard “It turned out we dug it up of nutrients they need—and (Continued from page 7) container, or larger scale too soon: on the journalists none that are harmful and this region work again.” election, and I got over three open space, parking, cultural farming, like raising alfalfa schedule, not the biody- unnatural—plants exhibit Marchand added that quarters of the vote. Trish facilities, the extension of hay or tending a vineyard, namic calendar! When we more resilience to pests, dis- Livermore is doing its part to Munro, who supported the Blacksmith Square – this is adhering to some basic agri- dug up the other two a week eases, and extreme climate create housing, most notably: downtown project, was voted what we heard from the com- culture precepts in harmony later, the difference was conditions. Sage by Shea Homes which in, and my Vice Mayor Bob munity, and we are building with planetary forces, can unmistakable. When you Reversing the curse of will feature an art walk, “So Woerner also supported it those.” it encourages art, aesthetics and he got more votes than Marchand also noted help us add our light to the see the texture of it, and the conventional farming is and health,” said Marchand; both of the opposition op- some of the city’s innova- sum of light. smell—it's like you're laying not easy, as vines become Chestnut Square with 72 ponents combined. tive school programs, in- Maybe the idea of stuff- on a forest floor—it has a dependent on the inputs, units for seniors and 42 units “I’m excited about the cluding: Livermore High ing a cowhorn with organic rich, gentle, aromatic, very and so do the weed com- of affordable family homes; progress that we’re making, School’s FFA (Future Farm- cow manure and burying it pleasing smell. It's quite munities that manage to and, at the former Groth and turning this plan into ers of America) program; for six months seems insane. remarkable.” thrive despite fungicides. Brothers site downtown, the reality,” he continued. “We 3rd graders’ Ag Day; the Yet it is also insane to be- Vanhoutte will eventu- Explains Vanhoutte, “It’s Planning Commission has have waited 15 years for the Pedrozzi Scholarship Foun- lieve in clean coal, or ignore ally make two preparations like people who get addicted approved 221 apartments completion of the downtown dation; Tomorrow’s Leaders; the fact that any food, wine from this material: #500, to something, antibiotics, with retail space. plan, and we’ve waited long Youth in Government; and included, raised with the use horn manure, and #501, horn for example. As the body About the downtown enough. We had a very long the Summer Reading Pro- of chemicals like glypho- silica. Prep #500, first made develops resistance, you plan, Marchand said, “The public process where we had gram, in which 3,000 youths sate, is bound to be con- and used in 1924 by the fa- need more and more to have Independent is running a 19 partners at the table – 19 participated last year. taminated by the reside. The ther of biodynamic farming the same effect. With biody- story about a small group of stakeholders – and one of the To see a video of the May- benefits of biodynamism are principles, Rudolph Steiner, namics, it’s about balance, people that have filed a notice things that came out during or’s State of the City address, that it’s natural, has been in is derived from cow manure and eliminating the need for of intent to circulate an initia- the process was that one ele- visit www.tri-valleytv.org. practice for decades, and has buried inside a cow horn drastic measures.” tive to stop the progress we ment that almost everybody The Chamber’s next have in the downtown today. agreed on was the impor- event in the Wine Coun- been shown to work measur- during the winter months. As for Chandler Vine- I hope you will stand with tance of the downtown hotel try Luncheon series will be able miracles on gardens It enhances the life of the yard, Vanhoutte says, “In me to oppose this attempt having an iconic presence on “People, Planet, Profit — and vineyard plots. soil and the relationship be- March, we started to reacti- because I for one believe this S. Livermore Avenue. Ironi- B-Corp Businesses a Force Says Dane Stark of Page tween soil and plants. Horn vate the soil. We’re rethink- community has no interest in cally, that is one element that for Good.” It will take place Mill Winery, “I don’t pro- silica, prep #501, purported ing weed control, using delaying the downtown proj- this initiative proposes that on Thursday, June 27, at the fess to understand all of to increase plant immunity, silica sprays and plant-based ect — no interest in going be specifically prohibited. Robert Livermore Commu- it, but if it helps, I’m all strengthens photosynthesis sprays for mildew. The back to the drawing board The one thing we agreed nity Center. Tickets are $55 for it.” He relates that he and enhances ripening. It is vineyard has had no suc- and endlessly redesigning on will be prohibited if this for Chamber members, and was concerned that soils in prepared from ground quartz cess using chemical sprays this by initiative and at the initiative moves forward. $65 for “not yet” members. vineyards he buys fruit from crystals buried in a cow horn against mildew. It’s time to ballot box. Back in Novem- Livermore deserves to be To learn more, visit www. have zero microbial life in over the summer months. try something different.” ber the community spoke able to enjoy the amenities livermorechamber.org. with one voice – we had an the plan brings, such as more

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FUNDING Alameda Fair Results, Wine & (Continued from first page) net services as identified in ing. The two commissions the recently adopted "City each receive $40,000 to dis- Wags, and Other Upcoming Events of Pleasanton Updated Hu- perse each year. Civic Arts By Laura Ness man Services Needs As- had a carryover of $4,000 sessment." They include from last year. Wineries are planning for warmer days and evenings ahead. each painter on creating the perfect portrait. Painters must disability services and ac- Among the programs Hopefully, the weather for Wine & Wags, set for Sunday, be 21+ years old. 15% of Project Pet sales will be donated cess, food and nutrition, receiving Civic Arts grants June 2, proves both human and pooch-friendly. Meanwhile, to a pet rescue organization. health care and behavioral were the Amador Liver- there are more Golds to celebrate in Livermore. Enter to win a Celebrity cruise for two provided by VinoD- health, homelessness in the more Valley Historical So- estinations and Cruising for Canines. Raffle tickets will be Tri-Valley, senior services, ciety $3000 for its "Evening 2019 Alameda County Wine Competition available for purchase during Wine & Wags at winery tasting service provider critical with . . ." speaker series (154 total entries) rooms, and in advance from participating rescue organiza- initiatives, workforce de- and the Livermore Valley • Best of Show Red: Stony Ridge, Petite Sirah, 2016 tions and the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association velopment/unemployment, Opera $7500 for its school • Best of Show White: Las Positas Vineyards, Albarino, office. Raffle tickets are $50 each or three for $100. Other youth services. outreach. 2018 raffle prizes include two nights in the Ultra Suite at Wag Ingram described new The Youth Commission • Best of Show Rose: Darcie Kent Vineyards, Victories Hotel in Oakland, a BratPak basket that includes doggy day programs receiving funding recommendations included Rosé, 2018 care, a BarkBox Gift Card, and other goodies. this year. They include Axis $7500 for the Go Green • Best of Show Sparkling: Ehrenberg Cellars, Brut – Community Health adding internship program and Wine & Wags sponsors include VinoDestinations, Cruising a triage call nurse; Child $2000 for Partners for Golf SCHMIDT for Canines, EntirelyPets.com, Amador Veterinary Clinic • Best of Show Dessert: BoaVentura, Deported, 2013 Care Link's expansion of program by 1st Tee for an and Camp Bow Wow Livermore. mental health service to eight week session of golf 2019 Zin Challenge & Sauvignon Summit Participating Rescue Organizations include Contra Costa children and families, City- and character building. (136 total entries) Animal Services, Serve opening an office in • Best of Show Zinfandel: Dry Creek Vineyard, Heritage NorCal Sled Dogs, Northern California German Shepherd the multi-service center in Vines Zinfandel, 2017 Rescue, Ozzie’s Pound Puppies and Paws in Need. Please Livermore, and a peer based • Best of Show Zinfandel Dessert: Sobon Estate, Zinfandel note: attending dogs must be leashed at all times. mental health support group Port, 2017 operated by NAMI (Na- • Best of Show Sauvignon Blanc: Chacewater Winery Rodrigue Molyneaux Appreciates Teachers, tional Alliance on Mental Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 June 8 & 9 Illness). MILLS

In appreciation of all that they do, K-12 teachers and retired The Community Grant Taste all Best of Show and Gold Medal wines, available for ENGLISH K-12 teachers with a valid ID will receive a free tasting. (CG) program received purchase by the glass, at the Wine Garden, every day of the thirteen applications serv- TUTORING Fair, held June 14 - July 7. Darcie Kent Fundraiser for Big Bay Ray, ing the arts/culture and June 9, 2 - 5pm youth categories. Civic Arts millsenglishtutoring.com Wine & Wags, June 2 and Youth Commissions The second annual Wine & Wags event will take place on Help save rescue horses at Big Bay Ray’s inaugural fund- allocated $69,500 out of June 2. More than 20 local wineries have partnered with raiser, featuring the big band sounds of 3 Day Weekend. Big 925.315.1956 $84,000 of available fund- eight Bay Area animal rescue organizations to host a day Bay Ray is a Pleasanton-based non-profit that makes wine [email protected] of wine tasting, dog adoptions and fun activities. carriers and shopping totes from recycled feed bags. Attendees and their leashed dogs will receive a welcome Event includes vendors, treat from Entirely Pets and be able to enjoy grassy lawns, BBQ food from Cabana doggie obstacle courses, dog pools and more treats through- Dave’s, a silent auction with out the day. Food, pet-themed gifts and special activities will great items, games for the be available for purchase at many locations. Tickets are $30 kids and Darcie Kent wines. in advance at www.LVwine.org and $35 at the event. Tick- Admission is $35 for adults. ets include at least two tastes at each participating winery. Highlighted activities include: Save the Date for Detlev Hanschke’s Life • Photo booth for owners and dogs at Mitchell Katz Winery • Make a doggy bandana at Big White House Winery Celebration, August 17 • Dogs Earn Treats when Owners Do Tricks at The Singing Livermore’s beloved VW Winemaker mechanic, Detlev Hanschke, • Dog treat pairing flight and doggy pools at Las Positas lost his battle to cancer in Vineyards April, and has departed for • Doggy obstacle course at Cedar Mountain Winery the immaculate garage in the • Doggy pools and Camp Bow Wow of Livermore at Wente sky. His wife, Dunia, and Vineyards his family, thank everyone for their kind and tireless For a complete list of activities and details, visit www. support throughout their LVwine.org. ordeal. They are turning their attention to a celebra- Pinot’s Palette will be set up at BoaVentura de Caires Win- tion of his life, to be held at ery, McGrail Vineyards and Winery and Las Positas Vine- the Celebration Christian yards to help attendees paint pet portraits on wine glasses. To Center of Livermore, 1135 participate in “Project Pet,” a $49 reservation must be made Bluebell Drive, on August in advance (in addition to event ticket) and a high-quality 17. Please RSVP to Dunia at photo of the pet submitted via email. An artist will coach [email protected].

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Ever wonder why where we have tried to have occur but don't have to be Shakespeare’s plays are “The purpose of theater is to create community, whether it’s by exploring a constructionist’s national important issues together, or simply coming together in a live environment founded in animosity. Com- produced world-wide over view of more equality for munity story is more pow- 400 years after his death? people of all races, while to share an emotional romp through a comedy, tragedy or whatever." erful than the individual Attending one of his most still fighting the ‘antebel- story. Patrons of the show powerful plays, The Trage- lum’ mentality of our cur- will, for a short period of die of Othello, answers that rent political system. The time, be part of an exclu- question. Playwright-past parallels are astonishing.” sive community within the and audience-present grap- Rice, as well as Founder veil of this production of ple with tragedy sparked and Artistic Director Lisa Shakespeare's Othello. I by race, love, honor and A. Tromovitch are hope- want people to speak about ultimately, betrayal. Pro- ful that the production will personal experiences that duced outdoors at Wente serve as a springboard to a may relate to the issues and Vineyards by Livermore wider community dialogue themes the play may spark. Shakespeare Festival this on the issues surrounding I expect to have frank post- summer, Othello is the race and gender relations show discussions where story of a Black army gen- and the effect on our lives. people can speak freely eral and hero, desperately “The purpose of theater about their feelings. I want in love with his Caucasian is to create community, to open up our nation’s silo- wife, and Iago, the ensign, whether it’s by exploring ed communications so that who manipulates everyone important issues together, we can start to understand around him, ultimately or simply coming together each other.” leading to multiple trag- in a live environment to Livermore Shakespeare edies. share an emotional romp Festival will produce Frequent Livermore through a comedy, tragedy Shakespeare’s, The Trage- Shakes leading actor Mi- or whatever,” added Tro- die of Othello and the irrev- chael Wayne Rice directs movitch. “Othello could be erent madcap comedy The the production setting the a contemporary TV drama. Complete Works of William play in post-Civil War It’s amazing how we’re still Shakespeare (abridged) [re- America. Rice explains, in the same struggle other vised] by Adam Long, Dan- “Post Civil War, there was eras faced as we strive to iel Singer and Jess Winfield a brief period of ‘racial become confident in our on the grounds of Wente reconstruction’ in which ability to live together, as Vineyards Estate Winery & white Republicans cre- a community of different Tasting room at 5565 Tesla ated laws that would grant races, genders & gender Road in Livermore July 3 – blacks voting rights and identities, etc. It’s fascinat- August 4, 2019. attempt economic equal- ing to see what Shakespeare For dates and detailed ity in the labor market. observed 400+ years ago information visit Liver- Conversely the Antebellum and how it relates to today. moreShakes.org. Tickets South would enact laws, And the action is just as range from $25 to $58 ‘the new slavery laws’ that powerful and riveting as and are day-dependent, were technically and skill- any drama we see on- with discounts for seniors, fully crafted to circumvent screen.” students and educators. the Emancipation Procla- Rice continues, “A real For tickets call (925) mation that Lincoln passed community creates forums 443-BARD or visit www. before his assassination. It for discussion and action. A LivermoreShakes.org feels like today, we are in a real community recognizes similar moment in history that differences do and will Pictured is Skyler Cooper in Othello, 2019. Photo by Steven Gotz 2 The Independent • MAY 30, 2019

Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of The Transcontinental Railroad At this year’s Alameda such as the California varied terrain, communities County Fair, June 14 to July Zephyr or the Coast Sunset and industries served by 7, the Fair Model Railroad defined travel for Ameri- railroads in California. The will host a celebration of cans. volunteers and docents of the 150th Anniversary of The 150th anniversary ACCRS look forward to ex- the Completion of the represents a major mile- plaining the incredible story Transcontinental Railroad. stone in railroading history. of railroads in the west In addition to major renova- In May 1869, the entire and how model railroading tions that have occurred this United States celebrated and the 150th Anniversary year, the non-profit Alame- the completion of a railroad celebrates that heritage. The da County Central Railroad from coast to coast. A ACCRS model railroad at Society that maintains golden spike was driven the Almada Fairgrounds and operates the HO and on May 9th in Promon- is one of the most vis- O Scale model railroads tory, Utah to represent the ited model railroads in the at the Alameda County completion of the largest United States with over Fairgrounds will have new engineering endeavor in 60,000 visitors per year. exhibits and activities to the history of the country The Alameda County celebrate the 150th Anni- to that point. The trans- Fair will be open from June versary. They will educate continental railroad linked 13 to July 7 at the fair- fairgoers about how the the country together and grounds in Pleasanton. transcontinental railroad enabled the westward ex- created the California we pansion that settled the west Layout shows the transcontinental railroad all enjoy today. and made the US what it is A scavenger hunt will today. Before the railroad, a involve guests with the journey to California took 3 facts of the transcontinental to 7 months and was incred- Spend Time with Nathaniel Hawthorne railroad, while providing ibly dangerous, either by fun for young and old alike. covered wagon or by ship The Museum on Main welcomes famed author The new multi-media edu- around South America. The Nathaniel Hawthorne to Pleasanton on June 11th at 2pm cational exhibits will focus transcontinental railroad and 7pm at the Firehouse Arts Center. The 7pm show is on how the transcontinental cut the New York to San already sold out, but there are still tickets available for the railroad was built and led Francisco journey to just 2pm matinee show. Nathaniel Hawthorne will be por- to the settlement of the one week, in the safety trayed by literary historian Rob Velella who is travelling west and the growth of the of a rail car. For the next from Massachusetts to share his talents with the Pleasan- United States. hundred years, until the ton community. In addition to the new emergence of the Interstate Remembered today for his novels like "The Scarlet multi-media exhibits focus- highway system and jet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables," Massachu- ing on the 150th Anniver- air travel in the 1960s, rail setts author Nathaniel Hawthorne focused on tales and sary, the ACCRS has made travel was the primary way short stories for the majority of his career. Due to his re- many improvements to the travel across America was clusive nature, however, Hawthorne never offered a public facility to make watch- done. Even today, railroads ing the model trains and are the dominant mode for reading in his lifetime and, in fact, often scorned the fame what they represent more goods moved over distances which he earned. For this special presentation, however, enjoyable. This includes a greater than 750 miles and the author himself, portrayed by Rob Velella, will return to renovation of the front of less than 2,000 miles, ac- read some of his short works which explore the dark side the facility to focus on the counting for 37 percent of of human nature. four major railroads that total tons moved. Those who are interested in attending the June 11th have served California, the The new exhibits, 2pm performance can purchase tickets online at www. Central Pacific, Santa Fe, the scavenger hunt, and museumonmain.org, at the Museum on Main during regu- Western Pacific, and Union changes enhance the experi- lar operating hours, or by phoning the museum at (925) Pacific. These railroads ence and the 150th An- 462-2766. transformed California, niversary of the Transcon- Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors bringing goods and people tinental railroad provides (65+)/students (with valid ID), and $10 for Museum form the east and carrying an excellent educational Members. Tickets purchased by phone and online will products and produce east opportunity. The interac- be available for pick up at Will Call in the lobby of the for a growing population. tive exhibits show how the Firehouse Arts Center on the afternoon and evening of the A special focus is on the model railroads represent event. branded passenger trains the incredible story of how All speaker series events are general seating at either that each railroad ran in the the railroads changed Alam- the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleas- 1940s to 1960s from the eda County, California, and anton, CA 94566 or the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita east to California. In this the US. The model layouts Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566. For more information on era, known as the golden of the Fair Railroad have age of rail travel, trains been built to represent the the Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www.museumon- main.org or phone Museum on Main at (925) 462-2766. Rob Velella as Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Reading Game Festivities Set The 2019 Summer Reading Game begins June 1 in Artists Open Studios to Visitors Pleasanton. Reading Through the Years: Pleasanton Cel- ebrates 125! is this year's theme. Stop by the library to sign up to play the game. Be- EBOS (East Bay Open Studios) will take place over It all starts June 1st in Oakland with an Opening Cel- sides earning reading prizes the library will host: Tues- three weekends, with studios open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each ebration at the Scottish Rite Center with over 70 artists days -- Children's movies; Wednesdays -- Special events; day. bringing small samples of their art. and, Thursdays -- Simple crafts. Art lovers and collectors in the East Bay have been A guidebook, with selections of work as well as de- To kick things off on June 1 at 11 a.m. Musical Robot familiar with East Bay Open Studios for over 40 years, tailed maps, are free and can be picked up in Livermore will perform in concert on the library lawn. but those living in the Tri-Valley have yet to discover and at Way-Up Art and Frame at 1912 Second Street and the Musical Robot is a high energy ukulele-and-drum duo. explore this opportunity to see the work of not only the Bothwell Arts Center at 2466 Eight Street; in Pleasanton Their show "Wake Up Robot," combines songs, puppetry local artists but also those in adjacent cities. at the Firehouse Art Center 4444 Railroad Avenue, and in and crazy dance moves. Live music and refreshments will be available at some Dublin at The Frame Co. at 7038 Village Parkway. They The library is located at 400 Old Bernal Ave. For locations. can also be downloaded at www.EastBayOpenStudios. information, contact the Children's Desk - (925) 931-3400 While 208 artists are participating during the entire com. ext. 3. event, this year the 3rd weekend, June 22 and 23, was An Open Studio event is an opportunity for the public added as a special opportunity to shine light on those to visit an artist at his or her studio, discuss the creative artists along Hwy 680 and in Livermore. There will be 16 process, see how the art is made and discover what other artists in the Tri-Valley who will open their studios and works are in the planning stages. Some may have larger gather to show their work representing a wide variety of pieces too difficult to take to outdoor shows. According media. to a press release, It is a rare chance to see works never before shown in public and also purchase directly from the artist. The 52 page guidebook gives you a chance to plan your day and select sites according to your interests." Not all artists' studios are open every weekend. May is for Weekend 1, June 8 and 9, is for Bayside Cities only, Weekend 2, JuneBecome 15 and a Member 16, for Bayside Now and Cities Join and the 680 Corridor citiesSeason including Launch Livermore Member and Party Weekend May 3, 22 June Membership 22 and 23, for 680 Corridor Cities and Livermore only. www.lvpac.org/donate The maps clearly show who is open each weekend. Some Livermore artists are open both weekend 2 and 3, but most IN MAY, MEMBERSHIP STARTS AT $99 Tri -Valley artists are open only weekend 3. There’s Value For YOUDLUX PUPPETS Mimi Fox Members are invited toP theeter Season GuitaristPan Announcement Party,Family always Fun forfirst All to Ages hear about new shows, eligible for access to Ticket Presales,Sun JUN enjoy 2 at 3pm David Goosman turning wood 10-15% Discounts on Bankhead TICKETS $20 Presents shows, andYouth more. TICKETS $10 There’s Value For EVERYONE Membership supportsAMERICAN all our IDOL WINNER efforts including great entertainment, educational outreach,Lee free D culturaleWyze celebrations, and Tcommunityhe “Night and events Day” Tour such as ArtWalk and Innovation Fair. Sat JUN 22 at 8pm If you’ve never been a member JOIN in MAY for JUST $99. That’s a 21% discount or just $8.25/month Derik Nelson! and Family Smooth Family Harmonies HELP US GROW Fri JUL 12 at 8pm All Tickets just $10

925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org “Out of the Dark” colored pencil by Maryann Kot “The Cello Player” by Dennis Baker 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore For a complete list of benefits: lvpac.org/membership 4 The Independent • MAY 30, 2019

Community Partners, Staff, and Students Celebrated at LMA Annual Awards Breakfast

As the end of the school year approaches, those who Marylin Avenue and Altamont Creek Elementary. The partnerships honored at the breakfast represented made a positive impact on the lives of students, schools, The Valley Humane Society’s Canine Comfort vol- a community commitment to excellence in education – a and the community deserve recognition. The Livermore unteers bring therapy dogs to Granada and Livermore commitment embodied by the fellow awards recipients Management Association (LMA) Annual Awards Break- high schools during final exams, giving students and of LVJUSD students and staff. The Scott Haggerty fast, held on May 16, 2019, honored the extraordinary staff a soothing respite when they can relax and refocus Scholarship was awarded to LHS student Sfurti Gaud- commitment to education of outstanding students, staff, with the dogs. “We are grateful to all of our volunteers, ani, and to Granada High School (GHS) student Taylor and community partners in the Livermore Valley Joint and this partnership in particular shows the breadth and Detlefsen. The First Generation Scholarship – honoring Unified School District (LVJUSD). variety of our community partners,” said Philomena seniors who will be the first of their families to attend Among those recognized was Sally Dunlop, who was Rambo, Director of Community Engagement, as she college – went to Juan Estrada Silvestre of LHS, and awarded the LMA Retired Friend of Education Award. presented the award. “We are ‘doggone’ lucky to have Jennifer Padilla of GHS. For their dedication to serv- After serving as a music teacher in the District for many such relationships in our community. You are our true ing their community, LHS student Savanna Nelson and years, Dunlop has continued to support the arts as a friend in education.” GHS student Christopher Gonzales were recognized dedicated member of the Livermore Valley Education with the LMA Community Service Scholarship Pro- Foundation (LVEF). Her work with LVEF – an orga- gram. nization that has faithfully supported the programs and Junction Avenue K-8’s Parent Center Coordinator educators of LVJUSD schools since 1991 – ensured Mary Cruz Fernandez was recognized as the LMA Clas- that students and staff had the resources to flourish in sified Employee of the Year for her unparalleled work academics, athletics, and the arts. Most recently, Dunlop in spearheading the school’s activities. Jen Arias was was instrumental in allocating funds to support the new named this year’s Confidential Employee of the Year. grand drape at Livermore High School (LHS). Megan Clappin, teacher at Jackson Avenue Elementary, The Valley Humane Society was recognized for its was named Educator of the Year. Administrator of the special partnership with LVJUSD as this year’s LMA Year was awarded to Altamont Creek Elementary Prin- Friend of Education. Since 2011, students have benefit- cipal Tara Aderman. Valerie Nebo, an LHS alumna and ted from the time and service of Valley Humane Society one of the school’s vice principals, was honored as the volunteers – both dogs, and their humans. The PAWS Homegrown Employee of the Year. The LMA Presi- to Read Program has been providing students with the dent’s Award – presented by LMA President Erik Taylor opportunity to practice their reading skills by reading – was given to Romie Silveira. The Alameda County to dogs. The program has been in place for students at Office of Education was recognized as LVJUSD’s Part- Marylin Avenue Elementary and Junction Avenue K-8 ner in Education. for the past six years, and serves students this year at Friend of Education Award – Laura Van Wagner,

Shoshannah Reed, Philomena Rambo

Scott Haggerty Scholarship – Alameda County Supervisor LMA Community Service Scholarship Program, Scott Haggerty, Sfurti Gaudani, LHS Principal Vicki Retired Friend of Education Sally Dunlop and LVJUSD Christopher Gonzales and GHS Principal PJ Daley Scudder Superintendent of School Kelly Bowers, Ed.D. MAY 30, 2019 • The Independent 5 New Wine Sales Service Class Raises the Fair Offers Savings Specials The Alameda County Fair offers discount days and Bar for Tasting Room Talent special promotions. In addition to several free admission days, the fair is also offering exclusive ticket deals which A collaborative class how Livermore wineries – from always present- to merchandising and to can save over 30% on admission, concerts, and more: sponsored by Friends of can grow their businesses, ing the bottle label first to greeting guests within FriYAY free til 3: free Admission on Friday, June 14 until 3pm Open Space and Vineyards and how tasting room decanting a young wine seconds, the class hits home Father’s Day: Dad’s get in free on Sunday, June 16, until 5pm (FOV) with Las Positas workers can help,” said as a special treat. Students that how a guest feels when Kids free Thursdays (12 and under): June 20 & 27, until 5pm College’s Community Edu- Holly Sears, a first session learned how to pour a two- they go winetasting. And Boomer free Fridays (62+) June 14, 21, 28 & July 5, until 5pm (Presented by Alameda County Social Services Agency) cation program is the first participant. ounce pour “freehand,” how that feeling translates Pet Food Drive, Wednesday June 19: Bring new, unopened pet step in turning community Winery tasting room and how to tactfully taste a into bottle and Club sales. food items (see list on website) to benefit the Valley Humane Society wine enthusiasts into tast- Sales and Service focuses new bottle before guests to “It's all about the and receive free admission. Plus $1 rides. until 5pm ing room sales stars. on: check quality. With grace experience for the guests,” Feed the Need Food Drive, Wednesday June 26: Bring 4 non- Winery tasting room The Practical: Students they were taught how to said Maureen Nokes, a first perishable food items and receive free admission. Plus $1 rides. until Sales and Service, held in see the tasting room for handle sticky situations, session student. “You can't 5pm (Benefitting Alameda County Community Food Bank and presented by Lucky California) March over four Saturdays, what it really is – a stage to such as customers saying just know the mechanics of Clothing Drive for Foster Kids, July 3, Bring a new child’s clothing will be offered again in sell wine. Those who have “this wine is flawed” when pouring the wine. You have item and receive free admission. Plus $1 rides. until 5pm (Presented May and September. always been in front of it actually isn’t. to gather and learn as much by MattressFirm) FOV and David Ever- the wine bar now under- “Say: ‘Let’s switch information about the par- First Responder’s Day: July 4 -- Free admission with ID ett, director of Las Positas stand how the tasting room directions then,” Everett ticular wines you are serv- Military Appreciation: Every Day -- One free Fair admission with college’s Viticulture and operates from behind – advised. ing and also as many stories valid Military ID, all day, everyday Unlimited Carnival Wristbands -- $28 (Valid any one day of the Fair)2019 Fair Season Pass Premium (admis- Winery Tech program, cre- from opening and closing For someone who does and history of the winery sion for all 18 days with parking, plus concert & event discounts) -- $80 ated the community course procedures to following not have tasting room expe- you are representing. The Buy one, give one – Buy a regular, full-price admission ticket ($15) to raise Livermore Valley’s state and county rules and rience, Linda Ault, owner 'story' sells the wine.” and the Alameda County Fair will give a Fair ticket to a local foster level of service and wine laws. In the first class, of Cedar Mountain Vine- An additional session family. Promotion period runs May 29 to June 12, 2019. Tickets must knowledge found behind participants had to identify yard, believes the technical anticipated for early fall. To be purchased through the Fair’s website. the bar. traps in the tasting room, and practical are important register, contact the Com- Season Pass (admission for all 18 days, plus concert & event discounts) -- $40; Fun Pack (4 general admission tickets and 1 park- Rodrigue Molyneaux and then role play on how so tasting room pourers can munity Education depart- ing pass) -- $50 Winery, Cedar Mountain to handle an accident, an communicate about wines a ment at Las Positas College For more additional details, including schedules, discount days, Winery, Rubino Estates inebriated guest, and the winery has to offer. at 925-424-1467. and concert and ticket info, go to www.alamedacountyfair.com. Winery and Darcie Kent surprise arrival of a 12-per- “Our winery offers Vineyards were the pilot lab son bridal shower party via about 25 wines and the “classrooms” for the first limo. While students were customer gets to choose session. encouraged to shoot from any 6 to taste. Our staff From boutique wineries the hip about what to do, helps the customer choose producing 1,000 cases to they also receive Everett’s which wines they think Livermore Valley’s nation- professional coaching. the customer would like ally known destination The Technical: Many to try - and buy. And they tasting rooms, all of the students in the first class recommend other wineries Valley’s wineries should had never used a waiter’s to the customer depend- provide the same level of corkscrew, so mastering this ing on his or her tastes,” excellence, the class em- art was practiced in every said Linda Ault, owner of phasized. class, along with beginning Cedar Mountain Vineyards “We were taught a great wine sensory. Also, few Winery. deal about the marketing understand, as Everett calls The Emotional: From the aspects of small wineries, it, “the theater” behind wine vibe of tasting room music,

Hindu Community to Host Religion Chat The June Religion Chat will be held on June 12, 2019, at the Hindu Community and Cultural Center, 1232 Arrowhead Ave., Livermore. The doors of the center will be open from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM to give attendees a chance to visit with each other. The program will run from 6:15 to 7:15 PM. At 7:15 volunteers will be available to take attendees on an optional tour of the fascinating Hindu Temple. The r topic is What does your faith do t make the world a better place? The speak- ers will be Dr. Farhad Sabetan from the Baha'i community and Ferial Masry from the Muslim community. Parking is available on the Center grounds. There is no charge for this event. All are welcome. With the purpose of bringing people of different faiths or no faith together to learn from each other and talk to each other, Interfaith Interconnect has a number of varied programs throughout the year. [email protected]. 6 The Independent • MAY 30, 2019 Livermore Library Recognizes Efforts of Volunteers

The Livermore Public Young Adult Volunteer of use her professional skills selected Caitlin Ryan as Library recognized Renee the Year. Izzy began vol- to help others. She has done their 2019 Volunteer of the Lau as the 2019 Library unteering in the Library’s exactly that since beginning Year. Caitlin is a member Volunteer of the Year. Summer Reading Program to volunteer with the Lit- of the Friends’ Monday Renee has been volunteer- in 2016. Following that eracy program three years morning sorting team. As ing for the Library since summer, she joined the ago. Chris’ volunteer work a volunteer sorting team 2014, serving as a host for Library as a year-round includes meeting regularly member, Caitlin reviews Library programs. During volunteer, volunteering for with her adult learner who and scans items that have this time, she has co-hosted two hours each week. Izzy says Chris is very nice and been donated to the Friends and hosted approximately helps the children’s librar- very patient. In addition to to determine where these 75 adult programs. She also ian prepare props and toys seeing her learner achieve items can be sold for the volunteers annually during for story times. She also significant goals, Chris as- highest price. Caitlin has the Summer Reading City helps with craft prepara- sists with literacy outreach, taken a huge burden off Council Nights. Renee tion, special projects, and planning special events, the sorting teams by doing always has a big smile on organizing the Library’s and facilitating the English extra work with the donated her face, and knows how to Renee Lau Izzy Kuntz book shelves. Izzy is cur- Conversation Groups when CDs and DVDs. Caitlin has handle the crowd. Whether rently in the seventh grade needed. She recently served researched multiple outlets the program has 10 attend- and is home schooled in as a beta-test reviewer for a for selling these items ees or 100, her interactions conjunction with Tri-Valley nationally developed online and has been successful with attendees are always Explorers. Her favorite tutoring resource and she in bringing in hundreds of full of positive energy. Re- subjects are history and has also embraced the role dollars to the Friends of the nee goes out of her way to literature, and she really of tutor trainer, welcom- Livermore Library. These make sure that the visiting enjoys reading. Izzy is also ing new tutors and sharing funds can then be used to speakers and performers are very active in the Valley her valuable and insight- support Library programs comfortable and have what Dance Theatre ballet group. ful first-hand experience. and services. they need for their presenta- Izzy aspires to become a Along with her dedicated For further information tion. Renee is an indispens- librarian someday. commitment, Chris is also about volunteer opportuni- able volunteer who repre- Chris Irving has been known for the good humor ties at the Livermore Public sents the Library with poise chosen as the Livermore she generously blends in to Library, visit http://www. and enthusiasm. Public Library’s 2019 Lit- her work. livermorelibrary.net and Izzy Kuntz has been Caitlin Ryan Chris Irving eracy Volunteer of the Year. The Friends of the under the “How Do I” tab, selected as the Livermore As a new retiree, Chris Livermore Library have click “Volunteer”. Public Library’s 2019 shared that she wanted to Students Earn Scholarships for Conservation and Sustainability Work

Pleasanton high school seniors, Lauren Londono, Funding for the scholarships was provided by the Go me to lead by example and live my values through my Anika Nicolas, Bryan Luo, Varsha Madapoosi, and Pau- Green Initiative thanks to grants from the City of Pleas- actions.” lina Umansky, received scholarships totaling $4,500 for anton and staffing firm Robert Half, which was named Touching on the skill’s he has gained while working their conservation and sustainability work in Pleasanton. to Barron’s inaugural list of the “100 Most Sustainable as a Local Leader, Bryan Luo notes, “On a broader level, Collectively the students conducted waste audits, imple- Companies” in the U.S. this club has taught me a lot of valuable social leadership mented recycling and organics programs, conducted Earth Students will be honored at the World Environment skills. The club has taught me how to manage and com- Day events, and worked on a project to bring environmen- Day Luncheon on June 6 in Pleasanton. Details at www. municate with large groups of people but most importantly tal education to elementary students. tinyurl.com/pleasantonyouth. it has taught me the power of student voice, and the value The students were active participants in a club that “Growing up in a town where I seldom thought about of including students in environmental policy projects.” formed at Amador Valley High School in 2016, Local my effects on the environment, it made me become so “I think one of the most valuable lessons I learned from Leaders of the 21st Century, which helps students get careless,” notes senior officer Lauren Londono. “As a Local Leaders is that if there’s a will, there’s a way,” says involved in local environmental public policy. This year, result, this club reinforced my passion of advocating for Paulina Umansky, senior graduate from Amador. “If you the club lead the initiative in instituting recycling and environmental issues in my community. I have learned had asked me two years ago if I could even imagine that, organics sorting on Pleasanton Unified School District’s from this club that most students are very passionate and before graduating, I would have helped start recycling in campuses. This allows schools to adopt an integrated hungry to make change, but don’t know where to begin. the school district or presented to CalRecycle, I would waste management policy in order to comply with state Thus, spreading awareness and advocating for something have thought it was crazy. But the hard work and dedica- laws requiring schools to recycle and separate organics bigger than myself helped me begin to change the envi- tion of our club and our advisor have proven that even the from trash. ronmental consciousness of my school. This club gave me most far-fetched goals can become a reality.” a voice in my community and school district that allowed MAY 30, 2019 • The Independent 7 Summer Enrichment Programs Offered at the Bothwell

A range of Summer of the camps are offered sional instructors to prepare Enrichment Programs are in collaboration with other for a fully-staged student being offered to students organizations: Bay Area production of Beauty and in grades 3–19 by the Children’s Theater (BACT) the Beast on the Bankhead Livermore Valley Perform- will offer a musical theater stage. June 17-28. Ages ing Arts Center beginning camp and Bits, Bytes and 7-14. in June. Five camps give Pixels will present graphic • Summer Songwriting students the opportunity to design and animated short Workshop for teens, led by be immersed in art, music, filmmaking. The popular sibling singer/songwriters or theater at the Bothwell songwriting camp with Derik Nelson & Family Arts Center and Bankhead Derik, Riana and Dalten build singing, songwriting Theater. Interactive, hands- Nelson returns for the third and performance skills as on experiences are offered year in July as does the well as explore the use of in art, songwriting, writing, Creative Writing camp. media in music today. De- theatrical performance and Summer Enrichment rik, Riana and Dalten will graphic design or filmmak- Programs at the Bothwell be performing their own ing. Enrollment is open and Bankhead include: show at the Bankhead at now and some classes have • Summer Art at the the close of the week. July limited space available. Bothwell offers three 8-12. Ages 11-18. The summer programs one-week sessions which • Graphic Design & Ani- begin on June 10, 2019 include projects using vari- mated Short Filmmaking with the first of three ses- ous media from watercolor, with Bits Bytes & Pixels sions of Summer Art at the acrylic and pencils, to clay, inspires students to create Bothwell. Each art session fabrics and more. June 10- fun projects while learn- includes separate programs 14, June 24-28, July 15-19. ing professional software. for ages 4-6, 7-10 and 11- Ages 4-6, 7-10, 11-17. Modules are designed to Students work on art project. 17, closing with an artist’s • Musical Theater Camp expand their creative and storytelling skills while 8-12. Ages 8-17. scholarships are avail- exhibit to showcase com- with Bay Area Children’s technical skills, while com- strengthening fundamental For camp fees, registra- able through the LVPAC pleted works for family and Theatre (BACT) takes stu- bining an art and science writing skills such as sen- tion and other information Education Fund, for more friends. Students can enroll dents through daily fun and focus. June 10-21 & July tence structure, vocabulary visit: lvpac.org/classes. information contact Kiran in subsequent sessions engaging exercises learning 22-26 Ages 10+ use, narrative creation and Special prices are available Guleria, Education Program as different projects are techniques and rehearsing • Creative Writing Camp learning how to analyze for Livermore residents Manager, at 925-583-2312 completed each time. Two as they work with profes- lets students expand their and correct drafts. July and a limited number of or [email protected]

Enrichment and Career Classes Available at Las Positas

Las Positas College (LPC) Community Education will "We are proud to partner with faculty and staff from She integrates movement as a medium to the physical, offer enrichment and career classes, including self-paced the college to offer a great range of summer camps for mental, emotional and social dimensions of health and fit- online courses, for adults and summer camps and expres- kids as young as five and adults, including seniors," said ness and emphasizes strength in her instruction. Previous sion classes for children this summer beginning mid-June. Program Coordinator Frances DeNisco. "We are looking students have competed at all levels of fencing, including forward to bringing back favorite camps and offering new at the national level. courses, and we invite all members of the community to Adult summer online career certification programs spend their summer learning with Las Positas College such as pharmacy technician, human resources profes- Community Education." sional, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigera- Teens and children will have the option of taking writ- tion (HVACR) certified technician, certified associate in ing and music focused courses and camps designed to al- project management (CAPM) and project management low students to expand their horizons. They are available professional (PMP) certification prep, and Lean Six Sigma for children as young as five. This year's programs for Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt are being teenagers have been designed to encourage career explo- offered along with self-paced courses including human ration, which will allow students to examine everything anatomy and physiology, fiction writing, social media for from emergency medical technician (EMT) to digital arts business, personal finance, medical math and introduction and biotechnology or sports medicine to coding and ethi- to natural health and healing are available for enrollment. cal hacking. Additionally, music, career-focused and artistic classes are The Beginning Fencing Camp for Kids with Sophie available for adults. Rheinheimer is back and offered as two camps, one for No college credit is offered for these summer courses children ages five and six and a second for children ages and admission to the college is not required to attend. eight to 12. Rheinheimer, who represented Team USA at Visit https://laspositas.augusoft.net to register and view a the Veterans World Championships in 1999 and 2000, is full list of available camps and courses. Fencing one of available classes the current LPC fencing instructor, and fencing coach. 8 The Independent • MAY 30, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS be downloaded from the website Art Classes, For children, teens and Casa Real. Friday through Sunday, Next Stage Performers young@ Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Livermore Art Association Gallery, eastbayopenstudios.com. adults. Beginner to advanced. wineries across the region host part, June 6 and 7 at 7:00 p.m. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. located in the Carnegie Building, 33rd Annual Art Under the Oaks Drawing, painting, printmaking, ten food and wine events includ- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First offers art classes, unusual gifts, celebration the weekend of July 20 sculpture and ceramics taught by ing Port tastings, a hike in the St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, OPERA painting rentals, art exhibits and and 21. Event combines art, wine, highly experienced artist and art vineyard, honey tasting and more. 373-6800. Livermore Valley Opera Opera In information pertaining to the art food, live music and family fun instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. Livermore Valley Winegrowers As You Like It, free Shakespeare The Vineyard #1 at Nella Terra field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. for all ages. Alden Lane Nursery, Weekday and weekend classes, Association, www.lvwine.org/ in the Park presented by San Cellars, Sunol, special Father’s The gallery has been open since 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Free Home school classes, Special Francisco Shakespeare Festival, Day Edition, June 16th. Tickets 1974 and is run as a co-op by admission. classes during school breaks MUSIC/CONCERTS Saturdays and Sundays at and information at www.livermor- local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. offered. (925) 216-7231 or email Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music 7:00pm June 29–July 14 Amador evalleypera.com 11:30-4 p.m. For information call MEETINGS/CLASSES [email protected] for every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Valley Community Park, Santa Rita Ao Li: An Evening of Favorite 449-9927. Paint Livermore, open competition, further info. S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. & Black Avenue, Pleasanton. Arias, 8 p.m. June 29. Firehouse Members of the Pleasanton Art applications du May 24; check-in Piano and keyboard lessons, For http://retzlaffvineyards.com Livermore Shakespeare Festival, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., League Public Art Circuit are May 31, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. children to adult. Beginner to Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears July 3 to August 4, Wente Vine- Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. currently exhibiting art at five Carnegie Bldg., 2155 3rd St., early intermediate level. Half-hour regularly at: The Castle Rock Res- yards Estate Winery, The Tragedie org or 931-4848. businesses in the area. Viewing Livermore. U to four painting sur- private classes or small group taurant in Livermore/on Portola of Othello and The Complete Livermore Valley Opera, Opera locations are: The Stanford faces stamped on the back; art- classes offered. Twice-yearly Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each Works of William Shakespeare In The Vineyard #2 at Retzlaff Health Care Dermatology Clinic, work done from May 31 to June 2 recitals. (925) 216-7231 or email month from 7:30-9:30--Dance (Abridges) (Revised). www. Vineyard, Livermore, July 14th, 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. Suite 111, and stamped eligible to be judged. [email protected] for floor, full bar, small cover. LivermoreShakes.org. includes “Arias a la Carte”. Livermore; Pleasanton Chamber Information, dp.rodriguez@ further info. John Waite, 8 p.m. May 31. Bank- Joseph and the Amazing Tech- Tickets and information at www. of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, icloud.com. Sponsored by the Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the head Theater, 2400 First Street, nicolor Dreamcoat, Tri-Valley livermorevalleypera.com Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & Al- Liverore Art Association, www. last Saturday of each month from Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call Repertory Theatre, July 20, 27 and ameda CPA's at 7077 Koll Center livermoreartassociation.org. 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music 925-373-6800 Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. and July 21, 28 MISCELLANEOUS Parkway, Suite 183, Pleasanton; The Young Artists’ Studio has Studio located at 1756 First St., Livermore-Amador Symphony, and Aug. 3 and 4, 2019 at 2 p.m. Hagemann Ranch Open House. The Bagel Street Café at 6762 openings in its 2018 – 2019 Livermore. Confirm participation June 1, concert begins, 8 p.m. his family. Bankhead Theater, Tours of the 140+ year old ranch Bernal Ave., Pleasanton; and school year art classes. Artist by calling (925) 960-1194 or via Stravinsky: Suite No. 2 for cham- 2400 First Street, Livermore. and free, family friendly seasonal The Bagel Street Café at 4101-A Peggy Frank offers small group, the website at www.Galinas- ber orchestra, Beethoven: Piano www.lvpac.org or 373-6800. activities. The last Sunday of Dublin Blvd., Dublin. If interested individualized instruction in art MusicStudio.com. Beginners are Concerto No. 4, Gwendolyn Mok, each month, 1-4 PM. Go to www. in becoming a member of the to students ages 7 through high welcome. Bring some music to soloist, Schumann: Symphony No. COMEDY livermorehistory.com for the Pleasanton Art League or for school. She also works with share with the group. Ukuleles are 4. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Free Comedy Show every Thursday monthly program. 455 Olivina information regarding the Public adults. Projects include all kinds available for purchase. Small $10 St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in Ave., Livermore. Art Circuit, call John Trimingham of drawing, painting, print making fee to cover meeting costs. 373-6800. the Skylight Room at Sanctuary, A Writers Meetup for adults 18 at (510) 877-8154. and sculpture. Home school- Lee DeWyze 8 p.m. June 22. 2369 First St. in Livermore. and older meets on the first “Fresh Works IX.” through June ers and high school students WINERIES Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Free comedy show every Thursday Tuesday of every month, 6:30 1 in the Harrington Gallery at working on advanced portfolios Fun Fridays at Wood Family St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, at Rebel Kitchen & Libations, p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore the Firehouse Arts Center in are welcome. Peggy has been an Vineyards. Live Music 5 to 8 373-6800. 2369 First St., Livermore 7:30pm. Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Pleasanton. 9th annual juried art instructor in the Livermore pm, tasting room opens at noon. Piano Men: The Music of Elton Sklar Brothers,Sat., July 13, 8:00 Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA. exhibition featuring 66 emerging Valley for many years. Contact May 31 - Evan Thomas Goldstein John & Billy Joel Featuring Kyle p.m. post-modern take on a There is no charge and no sign-up and established fine artists from her at (925) 443-8755 or email Blues- 2407 Research Dr., Martin, p.m. June 22. Firehouse stand-up comedy duo. Bankhead needed to attend this informal around the Bay Area. Wide variety [email protected]. Livermore. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. gathering. Hosted by local writer of media, including painting, Figure Drawing Workshop, every Charles R Vineyards 4th Friday Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. and NaNoWriMo (National Novel drawing, sculpture, photography. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free Summer Concert Series org or 931-4848. Writing Month) participant Sydney Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, Artists bring their own materials June 28 - Jack Quigley Souled Derik Nelson & Family, 8 p.m. July MOVIES Dent. To learn more about this Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 and easels. Open to all artists. Out! – Serving up a gumbo pot 12. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Classic Film Series, Pleasanton program check the library’s web- p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 Professional artist models (nude). of acoustic blues, rock and soul; Street, Livermore; www.lvpac.org Public Library, 6 p.m. first Thurs- site at Livermorelibrary.net or call p.m. Harrington Gallery at the No instructor. Students under 18 July 26 - Chris Ahlman – Singer or call 925-373-6800. day of the month with host Steve the library at 925-373-5500. Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasan- need written parental permission Songwriter, playing acoustic pop, Jessica Fichot Sun., July 14 at Chiolis. This year's theme is FOG Political Issues Book Club meets ton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. to attend. Cost $20 per session. folk and rock; August 23 - Rick 7:00 p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, CITY – films about San Francisco. the 4th Tuesday of each month, California Art Club exhibit of Bay Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Spitaleri - Danceable rock and roll 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Films are free. No registration is and reads books about issues and Area Parks: Outdoor Treasures. St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and from the 60s through today; Sep- Enchantingly Original Chanteuse required. The films are screened trends that are driving current June 14-July 20. Opening refreshments are available. Call tember 27 – The Spencer James Chanteuse and songwriter. www. in the Pleasanton Library large affairs in both the national and Reception: Saturday, June 15, or e-mail Barbara Stanton for Band - A remix and a mashup of lvpac.org or 373-6800. meeting room. Everyone is wel- international arenas. Topics 1:00–3:00 pm. Harrington Gallery, more info about the workshop, great blues and rock 'n' roll. 8195 New Christy Minstrels, 8 p.m. July come to attend. Some films are that have been covered include Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ Crane Ridge Road, Livermore, 26. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First mature in content and may not politics, governance, economics, road Avenue, Pleasanton. www. earthlink.net. www.CharlesRVineyards.com Street, Livermore; www.lvpac.org be suitable for children. For more military affairs, history, sociology, firehousearts.org Preschool Art classes: Thursday 925-454-3040. or call 925-373-6800. information or assistance, contact science, the climate, and religion. EBOS - East Bay Open Studios mornings 9:45–10:45. Children Wine & Wags, noon to 4:30 p.m. How Lucky Can You Get? The the Pleasanton Public Library at Contact Rich at 872-7923, for June 15, 16, 22 and 23 from 11 aged 3-5 are welcome to join this June 2. Livermore Valley’s dog Songs of Kander & Ebb per- (925) 931-3400, extension 4. 400 further questions. . am. to 6 pm. Meet artists and see class. Classes cover drawing, friendly wineries host a day of fun formed by Tielle Baker, 2 p.m. July Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 8, how some of the art is made. Free painting, print-making, sculp- for dogs and their owners across 28. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Star Trek: the Wrath of Khan 10 a.m. downtown Livermore. catalogs available at Way Up Art ture and ceramics. For further the region. Information and tickets Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. (1982 movie) June 19, 7:30 p.m. Livermore Rodeo, June 8 and 9 at and Frame, 1912 2nd. Street and information, contact Thomasin at www.lvwine.org firehousearts.org or 931-4848. all tickets $5. Bankhead Theater, Robertson Park Stadium. Gates Bothwell Arts Center 2466 Eight Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 Taste Our Terroir in Livermore 2400 First St., Livermore. www. open at 11:00am. Grand Entry at Street in Livermore and the Fire- or [email protected] Valley Wine Country, July 25 - ON THE STAGE lvpac.org, 373-6800. 3:00pm. World’s Fastest Rodeo. house Art Center, 4444 Railroad or visit http://childrensart- July 28, Livermore Valley Wine The Addams Family - Bay Area Apollo 13 (1995 movie)July 10, www.livermorerodeo.com Avenue in Pleasanton. It can also classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Country. Food and wine affair at Children's Theatre Livermore 7:30 p.m. all tickets $5. Bankhead Museum on Main, An Afternoon MAY 30, 2019 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

or Evening with… Nathaniel Hawthorne: Tuesday, June 11th, 2pm; Tuesday, June 11th, 7pm; Firehouse Arts Center. Tickets at Special Events Launch Summer Reading Game www.museumonmain.org or (925) 462-2766. Summer is just around Parks, science exhibits from more. Public Library! The 2019 Your Library event is 2019 Alameda County Fair -- June the corner and everyone is the Livermore Science and Attendees of all ages can Summer Reading Program sponsored by the Friends 14 -July 7. live Action Sports invited to celebrate with the Society Center, a science sign up for the Library’s has a reading game for of the Livermore Library, shows, big name concerts and Livermore Public Library. show with Lawrence Liver- Summer Reading Program every age. Prizes will be East Bay Regional Park Live Horse Racing. For more The Civic Center Library, more National Labora- to win prizes throughout awarded in all games, with District, Lawrence Liver- information and schedules, visit located at 1188 S. Liver- tory’s Fun with Science, an the summer. Additionally, the goal of reading, sharing more National Laboratory, www.AlamedaCountyFair.com more Ave, will be hosting interactive drum circle for any children between the what was read, and having and Livermore Science and Valley Bonsai ­Society 10th Annual Summer Fest, an all-day adults, a visit from beloved ages of 0 and 12 who attend fun! Check the Livermore Society Center. Visit the Bonsai Show at Alden Lane Nurs- ery, Livermore, Saturday, June 16 event with activities for all children’s book characters Summer Fest can choose a Public Library’s website for library to pick up a Sum- and Sunday, June 17 from 10 am ages on Saturday, June 15, Elephant and Piggie, a free book to keep by visit- more detailed information mer at Your Library events to 4 pm. www.valleybonsaisociety. 2019 from 10:00 am to 5:00 fire engine tour from the ing the desk in the youth and start playing on June booklet, call 925-373-5505, com/ pm. Livermore-Pleasanton Fire room during the event. 1, 2019. All programs run or visit the library’s website Museum on Main, An Evening Summer Fest features an Department, a hula danc- Summer reading is for through August 14, 2019. at www.LivermoreLibrary. with… Prime Minister Winston activity area with East Bay ing workshop, karaoke, and everyone at the Livermore This Summer Fest at net for further details. Churchill: Tuesday, July 9th, 7pm; AMADOR THEATER. Tickets at www.museumonmain.org or (925) 462-2766. Sign up for Digital Edition of the New York Times Little League® Intermediate Baseball World Series, July 28 The New York Times cessible on library comput- Access link on the library nytimes.com offsite: 1) 24-hour access. When – August 4, 2019. Livermore, Max digital edition is now avail- ers or on mobile devices website in the Digital Li- Access the NYTimes link using onsite or offsite for Baer Park. https://www.littlelea- able for free through the connected to the library’s brary under News Articles; through the library website the first time, you will gue.org/world-series/2019/5070/ Livermore Public Library Wi-Fi. 3) Register or log in at ny- at www.livermorelibrary.net need to create a free NY- courtesy of the California For complimentary ac- times.com/register to enjoy in the Digital Library under Times.com account with a Family Fun, State Library. Access is to cess from the Civic Center unlimited access to NY- News Articles; 2) Click valid email address to gain current articles to content Library: 1) Connect to the Times.com on any device the Offsite NYT Access entry. Pancakes, and dating back to 1851 from a open free library Wi-Fi; during your library visit. link which grants users a Library patrons may respected news source. Ac- 2) Find the Onsite NYT Alternatively, to view redemption code; 3) Enjoy browse content including Troop Pack video, photos and multi- Out Planned media features, as well as enjoy personalized access Friends and families are Early Learning Classes Available at the Library to The Times’s collection invited to attend Pleasan- of email newsletters, such ton’s 9th Annual Pancake as California Today. Span- Breakfast and Troop Pack The Livermore Public Library will offer a variety of • Family Yoga (all ages welcome) – 2nd and 4th Friday out on Saturday, June 1st. children’s Early Learning Classes this summer. Children 10:15am. Registration required for yoga. Call 925-373- ish, and Mandarin Chinese Starting at 7:30 a.m., and caregivers will enjoy stories and activities designed 5504 to sign up. versions are also available. freshly made pancakes, sau- to encourage the development of early learning practices. Rincon Branch Library, “A library card is the sage, donuts, bagels, fruit, Exploring literacy, science and math through music, 725 Rincon Ave. best bargain around and and yogurt will be served stories, and play will help children get ready for school. • Baby Lapsit (for 0-12 months) – Wednesday having free access to The until 11 a.m. free of charge Sessions run from May 28 to August 18, 2019. Library 11:00am; Friday 11:00am New York Times makes to all attendees at Delucchi early learning classes are free of charge. • Music and Movement (all ages welcome) – Wednes- your library card even Park on First Street. Civic Center Library, day 10:15am; Friday 10:15am more valuable,” said Greg Military vehicles, active 1188 S. Livermore Ave. • Music, Movement, and Yoga (all ages welcome) – Lucas, California’s State military, kids activities and • Baby Lapsit (for 0-12 months) – Tuesday 10:15am Wednesday 12pm. Librarian. “We’re excited music will be played the • Family Storytime (all ages welcome) – Monday Springtown Branch Library, 998 Bluebell Dr. to partner with The Times troops as the troops are 10:15am; Monday 10:45am; Wednesday 6:00pm • Family Storytime (all ages welcome) – Tuesday to make an important celebrated. news source available to Pleasanton Military • Music and Movement (all ages welcome) – Wednes- 6:00pm; Thursday 10:15am Families will be accepting day 10:15am; Wednesday 10:45am The Livermore Public Library’s Summer Reading Californians at their local donations for their care Please note that seating for Monday and Wednesday Program features special events and prizes for all ages. library.” package program. After morning classes is limited at the Civic Center Library. Free events throughout the summer include storytimes, For additional informa- the breakfast, everyone is Please arrive early enough to get your free ticket to enter crafts, concerts, science days, and a wildlife presentation. tion or to discover other invited to participate in the event. For further information, pick up a 2019 Summer Reading eResources the Livermore the Troop Pack Out at the • Summer STEM Class (grades 1-5) – Monday 4:00pm Program calendar of events at any of the library’s three Public Library offers, Veterans Memorial Build- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math locations, check online at www.livermorelibrary.net, or please visit our website at ing starting at noon. (STEAM) activities and hands-on experiments. call 925-373-5504. www.livermorelibrary.net.

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Annual Trip to Washington, BULLETIN BOARD D.C. for Granada Student (Organizations wishing to run notices in pay your own $2,500 entry fee directly, or years. For more information, please visit miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course Since 1975, Granada High School has taken students Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box encourage friends and family to collectively https://josemaria.californiadar.org/ or contact (that does have two water fountains along 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin support you and cover the fee. Register at Debbie Janes at [email protected]. its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces on an out-of-class experience they will never forget. Each Board or email information to editmail@ hope100golfmarathon.com. For registration Grief support meetings. 7:30 pm at St. are welcome. More information located on year, juniors and seniors at the school have an opportunity compuserve.com. Include name of organiza- questions or sponsorship inquiries, contact Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleas- Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. to travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Close Up tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or the Hope Hospice Development Department at anton, on June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25 and facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ Washington Program. subject. Phone number and contact person (925) 829-8770. August 8. Please call Eleanor at 846-8708 for Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars should also be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friends of Open Space and Vineyards more information. All are welcome regardless (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans This year, grant funding from the Rotarian Foundation of Friday.) invite all to take part on Friday, May 31st for a of religious affiliation. from foreign conflicts who are interested in Livermore enabled more students from Granada to partici- walk at Holdener Park followed by lunch and National Society Daughters of the staying engaged with other Veterans and their pate. The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore recognized the Ohlone Audubon, Membership Meeting: a glass of wine at Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery. American Revolution, Josefa Higuera Liver- families. The VFW is one of the strongest importance of ensuring the next generation will be informed Annual Potluck Dinner and Installation of Winery owner Garry Rodrigue will present a more Chapter. Meets September through May Veterans organizations in America but is in Officers, June 4, 4 p.m. Lake Chabot Regional short introduction to vineyard management. on the first Saturday of each month. DAR was serious decline because of lack of member- and engaged citizens, and wants to support local students Park— Group picnic area near restrooms Attendees will have the option to attend a founded in 1890 to promote education, historic ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays interested in having this hands-on education experience. 17600 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley. Bird brief presentation to learn about the efforts to preservation, and patriotism. Its members of each month with a light dinner social at Granada students participating in a February 2019 Close Walk: 4PM; Setup: 5PM; Dinner 6PM. Bring preserve the Tesla area. Space is limited, so are descended from patriots who supported 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at binoculars and Kathy Robertson and Phil sign up soon. Proceeds from this event will and/or fought for American independence 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. Up program had this to say about the trip: Gordon will lead a bird walk, beginning at 4PM. support FOV's actions to protect open space during the Revolutionary War. With nearly L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th - “I learned more about concepts like liberty and justice For more information and directions visit the and enhance the success of the vineyards and 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 St.). For more information contact Commander through our discussions, and I now understand the origin of website www.ohloneaudubon .org. wineries in the Livermore Valley. Visit www.fov. chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer our country better. This trip made me appreciate how com- Livermore-Amador Genealogical org/events for additional event information and largest and most active service organizations. Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. Society Presents a Family History Workshop, to purchase tickets. For additional information, visit http://jhl. Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- plicated and extensive our government truly is.” Saturday, June 8, 2019, Nnoon until 4:00 PM, Livermore Lions Club meets for dinner californiadar.org. ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over - “My favorite part of my Close Up trip was making a lot Livermore Family History Center, 950 Mocho every third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit of new friends from around the nation. It is important that St., Livermore. COST: No charge. Visitors at Emil Villa's Restaurant, 3064 Pacific Ave. - those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis agency, has provided shelter and counseling students around the country get together so that they can welcome. For additional information contact: in Livermore. Lions are the world's largest plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton for survivors of sexual assault and domestic Tom Mathews, L-AGS Program Chair, email: service organization. Livermore Lions support Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every month from violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. The share views and ideas. I was able to learn what life is like in [email protected] the needs within the community and state, 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers on a variety of Haven provides free, professional individual other parts of the country. I can’t stop telling my friends how Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- the nation and the world. Funds provided to related topics and to share challenges, solu- and group therapy for survivors of domestic absolutely amazing this trip was, and how much I learned!” ated, a “Silver Award Club,” meeting June support the homeless, the fire victims, and the tions, and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ violence, sexual assault, and poverty. For more 13. Special Guest Speaker: Rochelle Conner hurricane and earthquakes victims. Charities comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more information on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support - “I was able to learn the specifics of a how a bill becomes will talk about Why Faith Matters in Today’s include: Canine Companions, Blind Centers, information. No cost. Groups and Individual Counseling, please call: a law from my Close Up instructor. Overall the trip helped Culture. Beeb’s Sports Bar and Grill Banquet and the Ear of the Lion. Check out our website Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located (925) 449-5845. broaden my views, and I plan to stay involved and continue Room (At the Las Positas Golf Course), 915 (livermorelionsclub) for up-coming projects at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans Docents for the Livermore HistoryMo- talking about issues with my friends and family.” Clubhouse Drive, Livermore. (925) 455-7070. and events. All are welcome to meetings and to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each bile. Volunteers interested in Livermore history Social time 6 p.m., meeting 6:45 p.m. Reserva- to participate in activities. month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for and/or like working with children (mostly - “One of my favorite parts of the trip to DC was explor- tions due by June 11, 2019 Call: Jo Molz: Cell Dress a Girl Around the World, an coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All 3rd graders) are needed. Mission is to teach ing the historic monuments. Our program instructor taught / Text: 925-367-6155 Include all names and invitation to make simple dresses for girls veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You children the history of Livermore and instill in us many things about the history of the monuments and a phone # or email: [email protected] in third world countries. Meetings are once qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet them a sense of pride in the city. There will memorials, as well as why they were there. Before this trip TVRWF Members: $ 30.00; Guests: $ 35.00. a month. The next meeting is June 22, from other veterans and you will hear and see noth- be training. Time commitment could be as www.trivalleyrepublicanwomenfederated.org 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s Hall, Corner of ing has changed since you were discharged. little as a few days a year. There are usually I was interested in various Supreme Court decisions, and NAMI Tri-Valley meeting June 3, 7 p.m. 3rd and Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will have 3 docents at each school. If interested, appointments made by Congress. We were able to see these Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. machine or serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, enjoy being around veterans. Please consider call Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail places in person, and gain information from people working NAMI will host Brian Laurence, AMFT, who is along with helping hands. (Those planning to coming and joining your comrades, because [email protected]. a retired police lieutenant with over 32 years stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) Always there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing there. I feel inspired to be a consistent voter once I turn 18, of police experience. He will speak about the accepting cheerful cotton fabric donations. Ready on the right ready on the left. Visit our familiar tunes with other folks along with piano and be educated about who is running and what they believe.” 5150 process from the police officer's perspec- Those who can’t make the Sew-Fest but would post at [email protected] accompaniment. The words of the songs will - Some of the words students used to describe their Close tive. 5150 WIC is a California law dealing with like to sew, arrange for kits that can be sews at AA If you want to drink, that's your be provided. No musical experience needed. Up experience: life-changing, profound, empowering, en- involuntary commitment for psychiatric evalua- home. Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352- business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Most Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 at the Robert tion up to 72-hours of a mentally ill person who 8447 or [email protected] Alcoholics Anonymous 925-829-0666 Livermore Community Center. Small fee. lightening, exciting, humbling, and memorable. is unable to care for themself or is a danger to Master Gardeners talks, Demonstra- Native Daughters of the Golden West, Counter Point (Addiction Family Support Don McCombs was one of two teachers who chaperoned themself or others. NAMI Tri-Valley is the local tion Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore (California born Women) is a fraternal and Group) free faith based, Christ centered this year’s group to DC. Reflecting on his experience as an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Ill- . trained Master Gardeners are on site at to patriotic organization founded on the principles (Al Anon based) program designed to help educator, he noted: “This year, I enjoyed getting to explore ness. For further information, contact: Marsha answer question and give tours of the garden of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- individuals with family members who suffer @ 925-980-5331, or www.nami-trivalley. 9:30am-11:30am on the second Saturday of tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of from alcoholism and drug addiction. Meet Fredericksburg and Annapolis with Close Up staff. Learning Singles Happy Hour Party, Single Profes- the month; talks on seasonally appropriate God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael how these sites played a role in the formation of our nation sionals are encouraged to meet new friends topics. All Talks are 10 am- 11 on the second first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Elementary School (345 Church Street, Liver- was fascinating. I was shocked to learn that only 23% of Sunday, June 9, 2019, 4-6pm, at Coco Cabana, Saturday of the Month Mar-Nov. June 8 Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance more). For further information, contact Rachel 4500 Tassajara Road, Dublin. The cost is $10 Citrus- Varieties and Care; July 13 Irrigation from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- at (510-501-1411). young adults are proficient in knowledge of our government. at the door, which includes: Complimentary How much water do I really need to apply; Aug. berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get Close Up’s program helps our students counter this trend, and light appetizers, served at 4pm, as long as they 10 Soil- why does it matter so much; Sept. 14 Scottish country dancing in Livermore. together for events like board games, movies inspires me as a teacher to take what we learn in DC home last. Fun Mixer Game, with prizes. This event is Firescaping in a Suburban environment; Oct. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday to Livermore. This experience is a fantastic opportunity to co-sponsored by The Society of Single Profes- 12 Propagation: Seed Saving; Nov. 9 MG Plant strathspeys that are the traditional social at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule sionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles Favorites- Winter interest dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have of upcoming events can be found on Facebook see our government in action at a level the average tourist organization; and many singles meetups. Any- Daughters of the American Revolution fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text will never see.” one wishing more information about this and (DAR), Jose Maria Amador, Pleasanton to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more Founded in 1971, Close Up is a non-profit, non-partisan many more events for singles may visit www. Chapter. The local Jose Maria Amador chapter 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance information. organization whose mission is to inform, inspire, and em- thepartyhotline.com or call 415-507-9962. meets on the second Saturday of the month experience or partner required. We welcome Golden Circle Seniors, meetings The Fifth Annual Hope 100 Golf from September to May, with a short business new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in power young people to understand and accept their role as Marathon accepting player registrations. Join meeting and a program. DAR was founded at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 a citizen in a democracy. While on Close Up’s week-long Hope Hospice for a fun and challenging day in 1890 to promote historic preservation, (925) 784-3662 for more information. East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all program, Granada students joined peers from Florida, Geor- where you will be among an exclusive group education and patriotism. Its members are de- Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise year, saving items for the annual bazaar in of passionate golfers completing 100 holes in scended from the patriots who won American Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds gia, Iowa, Missouri, Puerto Rico, Texas, and Washington for one day, all for a great cause! The event takes independence during the Revolutionary War. or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- are donated to local charities. daily debates, discussions, and activities focusing on current place September 30 at Castlewood Country DAR is one of the world's largest and most rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings issues and the governing process. They also had a chance Club in Pleasanton. Each golfer commits to active service organizations. DAR members are more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 530 to meet their elected officials as part of a comprehensive raising $2,500, with net proceeds benefiting committed to volunteer service having served come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe Room, Hope's patient care and grief support programs more than 12.5 million hours in communities warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- Pleasanton. Check website for meeting updates Capitol Hill series. in the East Bay and Tri-Valley areas. You can throughout the world during the past three tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions

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Club is a non-profit organization that seeks Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 munity for as long as they are willing and able Milder, www.bethemek.org. 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and service at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs to identify needs within the community and Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with Godly Play children education. offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting place work together to fulfill those needs. For more costumes give free guided tours beginning at Fremont and Livermore to provide information the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations Little Brown Church, United Church Parish Hall, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. For more information or to get involved visit pleasanton- noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the and referrals and provide community education (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 information contact [email protected] lionsclub.org. All are welcome.. month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage at senior centers and affordable housing Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. or visit us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully complexes to residents of Southern Alameda SecularJews.org. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away interested individuals to attend its morning landscaped grounds. For information on the County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- Pathway Community Church, 1055 clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary Donations are also accepted on Mondays 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las volunteer Docent Program, please call the be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril. a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading youth, adult programs. Biblically based Christ Church (a nondenomina- Livermore. For more information, go to www. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social [email protected]. All services are free. room are located at Third and N Streets. The practical messages, nondenominational. All are tional evangelical church formerly meeting in livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank group of retired men who join together to better Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- Reading Room, which is open to the public, welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, port Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the features books, CDs and magazines for sale. (925) 322-1222. Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room For information, call (925) 447-2946. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; CalWater.com tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. 925.846.0665. Israeli and other world dances, easy line for lunch on the first Thursday of each month DBE Daughters of the British Empire, and children's church provided. A "Night of goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. and circle dances, no partners required, at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. 371-6200. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Services include band-led worship music, Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood Information, call 447-6282. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Bible-based messages and Sunday School for Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday pre-schoolers and elementary through high Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 school students. Infant care is provided. www. [email protected] 925-967-8177. of women of British or British Commonwealth Information, 447-8840. a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged Grace Missionary Baptist Church, p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. looking for veterans in the Livermore area who and fellowship. Those interested in helping S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. children go to Kid’s Church following worship, meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly are interested in performing community service with “the cause," enjoying social activities, worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or for young people and promoting veterans and forming long-lasting friendships, contact study/Sunday school. For information, call to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. special attire needed. For more information call affairs. Interested veterans will meet with other Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny 925-447-1246. p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: Margaret 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ like-minded veterans for camaraderie and Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at 925-449-4848. Jeff Barger. gmail.com. support of veterans' causes. The Livermore information. 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Discovery Church of the Nazarene, Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, American Legion Post 47 meets the second Pleasanton Military Families is a calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 Pleasanton based support group for those who Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 have a loved one serving in the Military. The non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more of each month to share concerns, fears, and All are welcome. 447-3428. Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. Asbury United Methodist Church 4743 PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or to celebrate the joys that are experienced. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 www.thecrossing.org. East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Church, holidays. contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ supplies and sends care packages to the Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 where all are welcomed. Sunday Worship time Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at troops. Contact [email protected] for the services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 is at 10:00 a.m.. Children’s and youth groups Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton 925-449-6048. location of the next meeting. a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or Sunday School during worship services and Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- Eric's Corner is a free support group for Livermore Military Families, a support All are welcome. call 447-2351. Sunday evening Middle School and High School anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is people who are dealing with a diagnosis of group for families in Livermore who have a Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Lynnewood United Methodist Church Youth Groups. Children are welcome at all invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend these loved one serving in the Military, is intended to Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school at 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, offers a services, and childcare in the nursery. For more with monthly dinner meetings and holding meetings. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las be a safe place for family members to come for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:35 friendly congregation where all are welcome. information about other opportunities visit our charitable events. The group supports Chil- Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We and share their experiences and concerns with a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at Summer worship schedule one service at 9:30 website at www.asburylive.org or call 925- dren's Hospital research, college scholarships meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of others who understand what they are going 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study a.m. Childcare provided. Contact the church 447-1950. Asbury UMC can also be found on and other charities. For information, contact each month. For more information please visit through. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each will be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry office 846-0221, send an email to office@ Facebook at “Asbury UMC Livermore,” where Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. us at ericscorner.org month at the Livermore Veterans Memorial every other month. Call for date and time and lynnewood.org or visit our website at www. you can find our most updated information and ClutterLess Self Help Support Group Assistance League® of Amador Valley Building, 522 South L Street from 7:00 p.m. other church programs at 846-8650. lynnewood.org. worship sermons. (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, invites all visitors to join this dedicated group to 9:00 p.m. For more information, call Tami Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, self help in-person support group for people of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email livermoremili- Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 with difficulty discarding unwanted pos- the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular taryfamilies@yahoo. Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove a.m. Worship. For more information visit sessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 Valley meetings are held on the third Thursday of the a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 10:30 gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley RELIGION during the week at various times/locations. am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; 449.1444. Room, Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch Grace Missionary Baptist Church in (except postal holidays). www.clutterless.org website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament Livermore invites members of the community (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay.org for org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the more info. yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy Questers is an international organization Operation: SAM “Supporting All program For more information www.fpcl.us or St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Spirit and His Work.” The church address is of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military 925-447-2078. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday who encourage preservation and restoration support organization based in Livermore. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, S.A.M. has been in operation since January St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. gracembc.com members learn about antiques, share and view 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Scola at 447-9800. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- support of deployed troops. For information or Children's classes during adult worship service. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday seums and antiques shops and help non-profit donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: organizations with restoration and preservation [email protected] p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open com. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more from September to May. New members are to new and established residents of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 278-1916. Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at information or weekday Bible study and Prayer invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 Welcome home. or e-mail [email protected]. second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah heart and helping hands. All are welcome. 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, Childcare, and religious education for School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and and monthly adult socials. Information, call children as well as adults are offered. For welcome to come and worship with us and to 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- more information, visit www.uucil.org or call enjoy our hospitality. For more information call St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian comers.com 925-447-8747. the church office 925-462-4802. Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Community Resources for Independent Congregation Beth Emek, Center for St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts Living (CRIL) offers services to help people Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. stfrancisanglican.church. follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// with disabilities and supports them to live Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday service Center for Spiritual Living Livermore a fellowship meal. www.trivalleystargazers.org/ independently and participate in their com- Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence with Rev. Andrew Lobban, pastor and priest, Valley - A Lighthouse to the world. Sunday 12 The Independent • MAY 30, 2019 Milestones Kevin Greenlee Honored as Rotary Youth Exchange Leader

Pleasanton resident Kevin Greenlee was recognized May 18 with the Ward Gar- ing Youth Program Award from Rotary District 5170 for his leadership of the district’s International Youth Exchange program. Named for Ward Garing and his long-time service to Youth Exchange and Rotary, Dublin 4-H’ers and friends spent their Saturday, April 27th, packing emergency food the award is reserved for Ro- tary members who demon- packets for victims of disasters. Kids Against Hunger of Pleasanton, was organized strate significant service be- in 2010, after the earthquake in Haiti, and has also packed for Philippines, USA, India yond the expectations at the and Somalia. This past year they packed 2-1/2 million food packets, and each packet individual club level with a feeds 6 people. The 4-H group was divided into teams, and each team packed a measure commitment and dedication of soy, mixed vegetables, vitamin powder, and rice into a plastic bag, and monitored to Rotary youth programs for quality control. A sample of the cooked mixture was even given to the group to having impact on the entire assure them that it does taste good. The Pleasanton center on Quarry Lane is one district and beyond. During ceremonies at of many KAH centers across the United States and Canada that helps feed hungry the district’s annual confer- people in 70 nations round the world. In Pleasanton, youth and adult groups sign up ence in Alameda, District to pack the food and pay $20 per person which pays for the supplies. The 4-H group Gov. Timothy Lundell ac- worked 1-1/2 hours and packed over 700 packs of food. knowledged Greenlee’s long service and dedication as a youth exchange committee member. He has been the Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners district’s outbound youth Valley Veterans Founda- sela Agurcia, Anna Cathryn cial support and resources for exchange coordinator since tion announces 2019 Las L. Nagy, Brandon Bartelmie, military personnel and veter- 2011. In Pleasanton alone, he has coordinated year-long Positas College Veteran Connor Bridges, Christina ans pursuing post-secondary exchanges of more than 20 Scholarship Recipients: Bueno, Patrick Cadden, education in the fields of high school students from District Gov. Timothy Lundell (left) presents Pleasanton Carl’s Star for Heroes James Devito, Andres Fer- Science, Technology, Engi- outside the U.S. to Pleas- North Rotary’s Ward Garing Youth Program Award Women In STEM Amy riz, Jessica Gustin-Murray, neering and Math(STEM). anton and from Pleasanton to Kevin Greenlee at the 2019 District 5170 District Smith David Hof, Orlando Hulse, Valley Veterans Founda- to Europe, Asia and South Conference. Blue Star Moms Women Jessica Kelly, Daniel Lowen, tion scholarships and ac- America. in STEM Katelyn Cramer Adrian Maya Rocha, Sean tivities are designed to help “This is virtually a year- working with our own out- from San Juan Baptista to Blue Star Moms Student Mckee, David Muxfeldt, veterans embark upon career round responsibility, in bound group, he and his wife Oakland, CA. Rotary In- Veteran President Steven Brandon Oliver, Katherine paths with training, skills and working with applicants, Yvonne have hosted seven ternational is comprised 1.2 Alvarez Pagni, Gabriel Ruiz-Delga- resources necessary to be- family members, schools, students in their home.” million members worldwide Blue Star Moms Fire Sci- do, Dean Taylor. come personally and profes- government logistics, and Rotary District 5170 pro- and is devoted to principles ence Academy John Lappin Valley Veterans Founda- sionally successful members then doing it all over again vides leadership and support underlying its motto “Service Valley Veterans Founda- tion is a non-profit 501(c)3 of their communities. for the next class of stu- for 54 Rotary chapters cov- Above Self.” tion Challenge Grants: Gis- organization providing finan- dents” Lundell said. “Beyond ering a geographic region

Livermore Knights of Columbus Award Scholarships to Three Veterans

Three Las Positas College Katherine Pagni (USMC) were presented on May 16th established these schol- Ken’s selfless devotion to bered in perpetuity by these military veterans received and Amy Smith (US Army). at the LPC 42nd Annual arships in 2013 to honor his country, community and annual scholarships. $500 scholarships from the They all have outstanding ac- Student Scholarship Awards Lance Corporal Ken Logs- church benefitted countless The Knights of Columbus Livermore Knights of Co- ademic records and a recent ceremony at Cornerstone don, USMC, a fourth degree thousands over more than is a Catholic fraternal orga- lumbus. The recipients were history of superior service Fellowship. Knight and charter member half a century. His incredible nization devoted to works of Pedro Magana (USMC), to our country. The awards The Livermore Knights of the Livermore council. contributions are remem- charity.