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VOLUME LV, NUMBER 22 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol One-vote Margin Ends Hope of a Livermore BART Extension By Ron McNicoll ing new trains, a second Transbay tube, improvements for handicapped Livermore’s 50-year dream of a promised BART rail extension patrons, and refurbished stations. See Inside Section A vanished on a 5-4 vote of BART directors. Board Vice President Nick Josefowitz summed up the majority’s Section A is filled with At the board’s meeting May 24, four suburban BART directors, led preference by saying that his predecessor from San Francisco was on information about arts, people, by the Valley’s representative, John McPartland, voted for the rail exten- the board for 24 years, and voted for all of the service extensions during entertainment and special events. sion, which was favored by many Livermore residents in attendance. that period. Josefowitz said that voters chose him over the previous There are education stories, a Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and residents of other Valley cities also board member four years ago, because he promised to stop extensions, variety of features, and the arts spoke, including Pleasanton Councilmember Arne Olson, who expressed and put the money instead into improving what already has been built. and entertainment and that city’s support. The Dublin City Council was on record in support. The other side of the 5-4 vote was told by Fremont director Tom bulletin board. However, directors in the five urban districts — four of which include Blalock, who pointed out that the system expanded over time. As proj- San Francisco in their boundaries — voted against the extension. They ects were completed, more money was available for maintenance. The pointed out the need to rehabilitate BART’s core infrastructure, includ- (SWee BART, page 10)

The Independent Recommends Spanish Faith Zone 7 Water Board: Dennis Gambs and Olivia Sanwong Formation Measure A: Yes 16th Assembly District: Program Ends Catharine Baker After 20 Years 15th Congressional District: The Catholic Community of Eric Swalwell Pleasanton (CCOP), a parish community including St. Augus- tine and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Concern Raised churches, has changed the lan- guage format offerings in its Faith Over New Formation program. Under the leadership of Father Paul Minnihn, CCOP offered a Spanish language Community option for Faith Formation, its youth faith education program for College Formula 1st and 2nd graders. On May 20, By Richard Yates without prior notification, families At the May 15 Chabot-Las arriving to register their children Positas Community College Dis- for the Spanish language program trict (CLPCCD) Board meeting, for the coming 2018-19 year were representatives from Chabot’s told that it was no longer offered. Classified Senate and Student Erika Coolidge, a CCOP pa- Senate both voiced concern about rishioner and volunteer with the the implications of Governor Jerry Catechists of the Spanish Faith Brown’s proposed new funding Formation program, wrote her Photo -Doug Jorgensen formula for community colleges. frustration and disbelief on the The 14th Annual West Region Challenger Jamboree was held at the Dublin Sports Grounds. Pictured Zaheer Ebtikar, the Chabot Stu- CCOP website after finding out are teams taking part in the opening ceremonies. The Little League Challenger Division® was founded dent Senate President, advocated about its removal, “After 20 years in 1989, and is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual against implementation of the new of catechism in Spanish, and my challenges. model, citing a financial burden on 13 years as a volunteer in the Ca- the district. Noell Adams, Chabot tholicism program in Spanish, the Classified Senate President, simi- Catholic Church of Pleasanton is larly voiced concern on behalf of closing its doors to the Hispanic the college’s classified employees. community without any warning, The Governor’s January budget and without any comment. They Expert Describes Growth of Russian proposal and May revise change just closed the doors. There are the apportionment funding formula registrations for your children, for community colleges from the but only in English. For me, I will Strategy Aimed at Countering U.S. current model based almost ex- look for another community. I am clusively on enrollment to a one tired of fighting against racism, By Jeff Garberson ment. tant Secretary of Defense during where 60% of the funding is based where there should not be, in ‘My In recent years, Russia has de- A clear improvement in Russian the Obama administration. She on enrollment in general, 20% is church,’ where other people are veloped not only military forces military prowess, particularly its was recently named President and based on the enrollment of low- welcomed with open arms, but but also political and information ability to integrate land and air CEO of the U.S.-Russia Founda- income students specifically, and Hispanics are not welcome.” strategies in order to counter what forces in sustained conflict beyond tion, a nonprofit organization 20% on degrees and certificates According to CCOP parishioner it sees as continuing American its borders in places like Syria, is seeking ways to improve relations awarded. Arnoldo Avalos, offering Spanish- efforts to destabilize Moscow and aimed at countering highly capable between the long-time adversaries. As colleges are transitioning to language education to children dominate the international scene, U.S. forces arrayed against it. This appointment was noted operate within the new formula, allows older generations, who according to an expert who spoke Russian military planners have when she was introduced at LLNL they will have two years of con- may only know Spanish prayers, early this month at Lawrence been deeply impressed by the abil- as not merely another observer of tinued, “hold-harmless,” funding to worship with the youth. Avalos’ Livermore National Laboratory. ity of the U.S. to mount extended worsening U.S.-Russian relations at 2017-18 levels. The new funding own family has just such a multi- The U.S. is now the central multiple military efforts on the but “someone who has tried to do model would go into effect starting generational structure. He said that international villain in Russian other side of the world for years something about the problem.” in the 2020-21 fiscal year. it was very important for his own eyes, aided by NATO as it tries to at a time, she said. She spoke at LLNL’s Center On May 18, Chancellor Jannett children to learn to pray in Span- manipulate other countries and the While U.S. wars in Afghanistan for Global and Strategic Research, Jackson submitted a letter to the ish, so they could worship with United Nations to Moscow’s dis- and Iraq may not be looked on a think tank aimed at providing state legislature supporting the new their parents and grandmother who advantage, according to this view. positively here, Russian leaders back-and-forth communications funding model with several recom- know responses in Spanish. The expert, Dr. Celeste Wal- considered them alarming ex- between political and military mendations. Chancellor Jackson, Avalos notes that the Span- lander, is a former member of amples of how the U.S. can project policymakers in Washington and who also serves as Vice President ish Faith Formation program the U.S. National Security Coun- its power abroad, including close the technical community repre- for the Northern Region of the was established over 20 years cil with extensive experience in to Russian borders. sented by Lawrence Livermore, Chief Executive Officers govern- (See SPANISH,M page 8) academia and the Defense Depart- Wallander was a deputy assis- ing board of the Community Col- (See RUSSIAN, page8) lege League of California, has been working with the State Chancellor to improve the funding formula for Diverted Pension Payments California Community Colleges. The May 18 letter, representing Lead To UC Retiree Warnings the position of the CEO Board for the Community College League University of California retir- independent steps for access; for of California, outlines the need ees who use UC’s online system example, entering a confidential for a substantial infusion of base for keeping track of pensions and password and then repeating a funding to build the “institutional investments have been advised number forwarded by email. capacity” of the 72 community to safeguard their accounts after AYSO reportedly plans to im- college districts, many of which reports that a hacker was able to plement its two-factor authentica- “are expecting significant budget divert some monthly pension pay- tion system next year. cuts in 2018-19 due to declining ments to a false address. In the meantime, some UC re- enrollments.” The online system is called At tiree organizations have distributed Recommendations include im- Your Service Online, or AYSO. a warning as well as publishing proving “funding predictability” In response to an inquiry, the Uni- steps that members could take to by using three-year enrollment versity said that it investigated the protect their accounts. averages for funding calcula- incident and found that the pension Much of the information has tions; allocating the $104 million payment diversion was an identity come from advisories sent out by included in the May Revision for Photo -Doug Jorgensen discretionary purposes on an ongo- theft problem, not the result of the UC Santa Cruz Emeriti As- The Veterans Organizations of Pleasanton held ceremonies on inadequate security. sociation for retired faculty. In ing, instead of a one-time, basis; Memorial Day at the Pleasanton Senior Center. The ceremony and increasing the base level with Nevertheless, AYSO is said addition, UC published a question- cost of living adjustments of the to be developing a “two-factor and-answer sheet. featured a 3-Round Volley with the playing of Taps and the Laying of the Wreath will be joined with a bagpipe rendition of Amazing special two year hold harmless authentication system” for im- The Q&A acknowledged that funding. proved security. A two-factor stolen pension payments will not Grace. The 2018 Memorial Day ceremony was hosted by American (See FORMULA, page 10) authentication system requires two (See PENSIONS, page 4) Legion Post 237 Pleasanton.

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Springtown residents are water used for the irrigation Club, and VA branches. The continuing their efforts to of the former Golf Course; veterinarian on duty for save the duck pond in their there is no natural source of Tony La Russa's ARF or- part of town. The pond is be- water to replenish the pond. ganization has signed our ing removed in preparation Since the closure of the golf petition. "However, we have for implementation of the course, potable water has limited resources and time is Open Space Concept Plan been used to fill the pond, of essence." on the former Springtown which is contrary to water What is needed, they Golf Course. conservation requirements, state is a fresh water sup- This week, they sent he said. ply to replenish and leave a petition to the City of The residents have solic- the pond as is, until at least Livermore and Livermore ited the help of Congress- the money is found that is Area Recreation and Park man Eric Swalwell. required for the project that District stating, "Livermore A letter was sent to him would replace the pond. The residents would like the recently. It points out that Open Space Plan has no City of Livermore & LAR- the city is removing the identified funding. PD to save and restore the duck ponds and ecosystem/ The letter notes that city Springtown Duck Pond, a wildlife habitat. workers have been deliver- much cherished 52-year old They blame the city for ing truck loads of dirt to the landmark and recreational the lack of maintenance that site even though they had feature in North Livermore. led to the deterioration of promised to leave the ducks We believe a well main- the pond and the decision to and nesting birds alone un- tained/managed duck pond remove it. til their babies fledge. The to be of great value to our It has been suggested that current count adds up to ap- Photo -Doug Jorgensen neighborhood." the city should rebuild the proximately twenty chicks. They have collected over pond in a way that makes it There are still many do- The Oakland Raiders visited Altamont Creek Elementary School, winner of the Spring 350 signatures. safer for the wildlife. mesticated flightless geese Play 60 Challenge to speak to students about the importance of living a healthy life In addition to the peti- In the letter to Swalwell, & ducks on site, as well style, then lead them in youth football drills. The NFL Play 60 Challenge is a joint tion, they sent comments photos of dead fish were as nesting migrating birds program of the Raiders, American Heart Association (AHA), and the NFL. Play 60 is submitted by those signing shown, as well as pictures of federally protected by the designed to inspire students to be active 60 minutes a day – 30 minutes at school the petition. deceased ducks and ducks in Migratory Bird Treaty Act. and 30 minutes at home. The program helps schools become places that encourage Speakers have been at- distress due to the fence put "We need an independent physically active lifestyles year-round. Four schools participated in the 2018 Spring tending city council meet- up by city workers and con- Fish and Wildlife Service ings. They have told the struction activities. They in- Biologist to come out and Play 60 Challenge. Altamont Creek Elementary won as the school with the highest council that they had not cluded photos of ducklings. look for any Red Leg Frogs, average minutes of daily physical activity per student. This is the third time Altamont known that the pond was They point out that flightless Western Pond Turtles, etc." Creek has won the challenge. The school had 180 participants total 417,730 minutes. scheduled for removal. ducks were separated by He said that geese and The activity average was 17,405 minutes per week. Public Works Director fencing. Many ducks were non-native turtles will be Darren Greenwood stated venturing into the neighbor- relocated; native turtles and that one reason for removal hood getting hit by cars or the ducks will be directed to of the pond is that there is found in residential pools a nearby pond. Fish cannot no longer a viable water and front/backyards. be moved, due to the poten- Tickets Available for source to fill the pond on They write, "We are al- tial for diseases they might Bluebell. Previously, the ready supported by several transfer to a new area. They pond was fed by diverted local business, the Sierra will be euthanized. Open Heart Kitchen Fundraising Event TVNPA Event Connects Open Heart Kitchen is For more information Nonprofits to Area Funders holding its annual fund- about sponsorship or do- raiser on August 17, 2018 nation opportunities, About 100 nonprofit they offer. 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By Carol Graham positive effect that a job at that needed to be kept cold. Darrell Jobe believes in Vericool has had on some of However, the detrimental second chances – for both our employees’ lives.” environmental impact of the planet and the people Consider it a win-win. EPS has created a real need who inhabit it. In an era of environmental for cold-chain packaging “Vericool provides com- and social forward-thinking, that is better for the environ- panies with a second chance Vericool is leading the pack. ment and that can easily be to improve the environment “Vericool was founded put in curbside recycling. through choosing high-per- with the mission of replac- I knew there needed to be forming, sustainable pack- ing expanded polystyrene more sustainable packaging aging. We’ve helped elimi- (EPS), commonly known that would still keep prod- nate tons of EPS from the as Styrofoam, which wreaks ucts safe from packaging environment,” he said. “We havoc on land and in water- to receipt, and I set out to also offer second-chance ways, and is often mistaken create it.” career opportunities to for- for food by wildlife,” said Jobe started Vericool in merly-incarcerated individu- Jobe, CEO of Vericool. “For his Pleasanton dining room, als. It’s been amazing and decades, EPS was the only where he worked on the deeply rewarding to see the option for shipping goods prototypes and designs that would become Vericoolers. “Our first manufacturing and office location, which we still occupy and plan to expand, is in Livermore,” Jobe said. “Livermore, Photo - Doug Jorgensen ROUNDUP where I’ve lived for fourDarrell Jobe describes how Vericool works. years and which is a great STEM Legislation city with proximity to San Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) has introduced H.R. 5962, Jose and San Francisco, the STEM K to Career Act, to create a ladder for success provides us with access to the environment.” chance to the environment “The biggest challenge for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) target customers and key As more cities and coun- through our products, as well we’ve faced is evolving our students, and professionals across the country. funding sources.” ties nationwide ban EPS as employment for formerly- business processes to keep The legislation would offer federal student loan relief to For the past 60 years, products, patented and incarcerated individuals. pace with our rapid growth. STEM teachers, provide tax credits to certain employers that EPS foam solved one prob- patent-pending Vericoolers This makes us a better com- We have shifted across ev- provide internships or apprenticeships in the STEM field, lem but created another, are providing a low-cost, munity member.” ery sector of our business ̶ and amend the federal Work Study program to offer more more disturbing problem. reliable and sustainable al- Vericool aims to reduce from IT to manufacturing to STEM opportunities. Although it provided inex- ternative. recidivism by providing jobs human resources to manage- Original co-sponsors of this legislation include Reps. pensive, lightweight storage, “For the fast-growth for parolees, which results in ment,” said Jobe. “Rapid Jerry McNerney (CA-09), Marc Veasey (TX-33), Ruben EPS damaged the environ- food kit and meal delivery reduced prison populations, growth is a good challenge Gallego (AZ-07), and Dina Titus (NV-01). Swalwell previ- ment – ending up in landfills, subscription industry, com- lighter police workloads and to have.” ously had introduced this legislation in the 114th Congress. oceans and lakes. Polysty- panies now can ensure the lower prison budgets, along To learn more, visit veri- Specifically, the legislation makes five important changes rene, manufactured from safety of customer orders with safer neighborhoods coolpackaging.com, call to federal STEM policy: non-renewable fossil fuels, in a way that makes both and stronger families. 925.337.0808, or email Provides federal loan forgiveness to STEM elementary is not biodegradable and it financial and environmental Located at 7066 Las Posi- info@vericoolpackaging. and secondary education teachers. To qualify, the teacher breaks into tiny pieces, mak- sense,” Jobe said. “Our cus- tas Road, Vericool currently com. must work in a not-for-profit low-income school as defined ing cleanup nearly impos- tomers see Vericoolers as employs 45 people. by the Department of Education. sible. Further, compounds— an extension of their brand Permanently extends the $250 tax credit for teachers’ benzene and styrene—used and as an important part of school supplies, and adds an additional tax credit for STEM to produce EPS have been their customers’ experience. education supplies for teachers of up to $250, adjusted for identified as being harmful Think about getting a pack- inflation. to human health, causing age: part of the fun is the Provides employers with fewer than 500 employees a tax adverse neurological issues anticipation and then actu- credit of up to $2,000 for each paid STEM intern employed. and increased risk of cancers ally opening the packaging. Provides employers with fewer than 500 employees a from prolonged exposure. What is inside? Is everything tax credit of up to $2,000 for each new STEM apprentice, “Vericool uses recyclable in good shape? Our custom- $3,000 for a STEM mid-career or unemployed apprentice, and compostable materials ers understand the impor- and $5,000 in the case that a STEM apprentice is hired by that meet our customers’ tance of that experience for the company for at least a year following the Department cold-chain shipping needs, their customers.” of Labor approved apprenticeship. and are tested to customer Companies presently us- Requires schools participating in the Federal Work Study and industry standards,” ing Vericoolers include TF program to use at least 7 percent of work study funds to Jobe said. “Our clients are Scientific, Habit, Raw Liv- compensate students working in STEM jobs. primarily in the food-deliv- ing, Spirulina and Butcher ery and health-care indus- Box. Additionally, Vericool DSRSD Digester tries, and share an interest in creates custom Vericoolers The Dublin San Ramon Services District topped off the a green solution for keeping featuring customers’ names, $13 million fourth and final digester under construction at food, medicines and other logos and colors. the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. temperature-sensitive prod- “Vericool is a second- Using a 350-ton crane, GSE Construction placed the 40- ucts cold from packaging to chance company,” Jobe ton steel lid on the District’s newest digester. Construction receipt, with zero impact on said. “We provide a second began in August 2017 on both the concrete digester and the 70-foot-diameter lid. 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Also, oil com- Matt Katen said in an e- heavily regulated under an food and gift card donations to help local County Board of Zon- panies use certain toxic mail response to the county alphabet soup of agencies, ing Adjustments approved chemicals in their opera- that Zone 7 has no specific preserving the health of the programs, such as Open Heart Kitchen, Tri- Conditional Use Permits tions. E&B has not provid- concerns with the opera- environment and humans. Valley Haven, Interfaith Sharing, and Valley (CUP) for continued oil ed a list of theirs, he said. tion as currently permit- There is nothing flying off Bible Church. They provide meals for those drilling on parcels along Kreitzmann’s letter ted by DOGGR As long the radar here. They have in need. Patterson Ranch Road in talks about a leak and con- as DOGGR continues its replaced old equipment and The food drive will take place July 9 rural Livermore. tamination in 2015 at one oversight, “we believe the infrastructure,” said Argula. through the 22. Meeting in the Pleasan- of the wells. Roth has said risk to the groundwater Argula said that in her The Feed Tri-Valley initiative began in ton City Council Chamber before that dried oil was basin is minimal.” opinion, “every single per- on May 24, the BZA voted found on the surface, and E&B drew support from son here probably drove 2016 to raise awareness about local people 2-0 for E&B Natural Re- it was cleaned up. many of the same people here, fueled by gasoline. who are facing hunger. For information or sources to continue drill- The protests focused on who turned out at the Feb. These are the only oil wells to volunteer to host a collection site, contact ing on parcels at 8617 and what opponents consider 22 BZA hearing. Liver- in Alameda County. Folks City of Pleasanton Recreation Supervisor Ni- 8467 Patterson Pass Road. an expansion of the opera- more Valley Chamber of oppose this, yet we are OK cole Thomas at 925-931-3432 or nthomas@ The CUP normally would tion, as well as what they Commerce CEO Dawn Ar- using crude oil for gasoline, cityofpleasantonca.gov. run for 20 years. A condi- see as a danger to the Val- gula said the Chamber sup- transported by ship, truck, The need is great. For example, Open Heart tion attached to the CUPs ley’s underground water ports E&B. Those wells rail and pipeline, for our Kitchen alone serves more than 300,000 meals states that they will be basin. have been in operation for use. I’d say, buy local, if reviewed in 10 years. The opponents also cit- you could.” annually. We encourage those who cannot host Both applications drew ed seven past procedural a collection site, to help by donating instead. protests from the Center violations between 2012 for Biological Diversity and 2016, such as failure (CBD) and the Livermore to file required reports in a Eco-watchdogs. They timely way. PENSIONS (continued from page one) Recall Leader Khullar to raised objections at the The most serious ap- first hearing on the CUP parently was an action be reimbursed because, “by Two-factor authentication is Run for Dublin City Council renewals on Feb. 22. taken by the District At- the terms of the UC Retire- offered by various services CBD attorney Hollin torneys of Alameda and ment Plan…monthly retire- including Google. Dublin resident Bobby ties. Kreitzmann summed up Kern counties (E&B has ment benefits can only be Identity theft is extremely Khullar states that he Khullar, who headed the for the board what he said its headquarters in Kern paid once on behalf of the common. The UC Santa recall movement launch is stepping aside from the in a letter to the BZA dated County). The court ap- retiree.” Cruz warning cited cases against Councilmember Abe day-to-day operations of the May 16. proved a stipulated judge- Gupta and school trustee Dan recall, and spending time Not all retirees have set year after year in which tens Cunningham, will be running “with a core team, as I focus E&B plans to expand ment in January 2017, in up an AYSO account. For of millions of records were for a city council seat in the on my candidacy.” its underground footprint which E&B settled the those who have, the UC San- stolen from companies like Nov. 5 election. Each of the two recalls from 26 to 70 acres, says complaint with an $85,000 ta Cruz Emeriti Association Experian, Yahoo, Equifax, Khullar said that he has needs a little over 5300 valid Kreitzmann. E&B insists payment in civil penalties. advises taking several steps eBay, Uber, Anthem and J.P. held several “meet and signatures; 25% of Dublin’s it has no plans that would Most of the violations including the following to Morgan Chase. greet” events with voters registered voters, to qualify expand its operation there, had to do with failure to over the past couple of for the Nov. 5 ballot, said reduce the chance of theft. The AYSO problem weeks, and has several more Khullar. He said the recall a statement reaffirmed by file required reports, or For one, log on to AYSO appears to have resulted planned. He said that he was efforts are strong, with a spokesperson Amy Roth to to report them in a timely at https://atyourserviceon- from the theft of a restricted motivated to run because of nucleus of 80 people at a reporter on Tuesday. manner. Others had to do line.ucop.edu/ayso/ to make UCLA campus database in the issues in the recall. shopping centers to gather However, Kreitzmann with stored chemicals that sure all current personal 2006. Khullar sees the need for signatures. said that DOGGR, the state were not listed as required. and contact information is Subsequent communica- more cooperation between If Gupta were to be re- Division of Oil, Gas and Roth commented, “In correct. Then change the tions from UCLA manage- the city and school district called in the Nov. 5 elec- Geothermal Resources. has 2015, when we removed to solve school crowding tion, he apparently would password and log off. ment said that the theft was problems. The approval of be off the council for only an application from E&B a tank not in use, E&B Next, call the Univer- carried out by “a sophis- new housing, which does not the remainder of his term, for the expanded acreage. Natural Resources discov- sity’s retirement service ticated computer hacker,” yet have vested rights for de- which will end in December. Kreitzmann also said ered dry, oil-stained dirt at center at 1-800-888-8267 who obtained “names, So- velopment, is closely linked If Gupta were to win in the that E&B’s oil production a property we acquired in to request that the account cial Security numbers, dates Nov. 5 election, he would to future school crowding. puts Livermore’s “high- 2006. In 2017, E&B Natu- be blocked from all Internet of birth, home addresses Other topics include those be back on the council in quality groundwater at ral Resources successfully access in the future, even by and contact information” of taken up regularly by the December, when the winners risk.” completed a remediation, a City Council, such as sus- are certified. the retiree. current and former students, tainable development, trans- However, Cunningham After the BZA ap- process overseen by Alam- Future access should only faculty and staff, as well as portation, public safety and has two years remaining on proval, Kreitzmann told eda County.” be by telephone, with any “some parents of students economic viability. his term. According to infor- a reporter that he is con- Pleasanton resident proposed changes allowed or applicants who apply for Professionally, Khul- mation on-line from the Cal- sidering whether to appeal Paula Salisbury said that only after an authentication financial aid.” lar works as a manager of ifornia School Boards Asso- the decision to the Board she was concerned about phone call to the retiree. Hackers were later able project controls for the San ciation, Elections Code No. of Supervisors. the Greenville Sands aqui- Francisco Municipal Trans- 11384 states that a school Next, for basic internet to use private personal in- portation Agency. He is also trustee who is recalled “shall His letter states that fer, where E&B has its oil security, retirees should formation to enter the AYSO founder and managing di- be removed from office upon the water in the aquifer wells. The water could be change email passwords, system without a password, rector of the Sean Brock the qualification of his suc- that E&B is using could toxic, and could seep down making sure new passwords then create a new password Foundation, which provides cessor.” The passage neither be treated to remove salts, into the aquifer impacting are strong. If possible, adopt and make changes to indi- assistance to the families of defines “qualification,” nor and be made drinkable, if drinking water. a two-factor authentication vidual accounts, accord- service members seeking gives a time period for mak- the re-injection of water On the groundwater higher education opportuni- ing the determination. system for future email use. ing to the UC Santa Cruz advisory.

MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in let- taken to the next rodeo for Santa Clara County pays Our tolls bought plush digs ters published in Mailbox it to happen again. Society a mere two percent of bridge for wily bureaucrats. This is an unfair tax on 600+ space Garage at the closest Pleasanton Station. are those of the author and is no longer supporting using tolls, yet San Jose alone Third, MTC diverted primarily the residents of do not necessarily reflect animals for entertainment Alameda and Contra Costa Thanks to gift found by the would receive 14 percent of $146 million of bridge tolls hard- working Catharine the opinion of The Inde- as demonstrated by shutting Counties. Increasing the capital improvement funds. to build the ridiculous BART tolls on those of us who Baker, a work around has pendent. The Independent down Ringling Brothers RM3 gives the San Jose Oakland Airport Connector, been found. They have will not publish anonymous Circus and Sea World Orca must cross the bridges to BART extension $375 mil- which chugs at 28 mph and get to jobs is just another ignored the 4,100 Hous- letters. All letters are re- shows. Rodeos are the next lion (its largest project), costs $12 round trip, yet still ing units and 9,100 jobs quired to have the names to go. Please don’t support way of getting money by in- prioritizing BART service to operates at a deficit. creasing the commute costs. that would be available to of the persons submitting rodeos, cattle drives and a new area that has not paid Fourth, MTC diverts mil- Many of these folks are low commuters if Bart came to them. Abusive letters may entertainment using/abusing its “fair share” of system lions of toll dollars to lavish income employees. Those Livermore. Commuters be rejected or edited. Fre- animals. development. With RM3, ferry boat subsidies. One that work for big companies are currently spending far quent letter writers may have too much time on the road. the Tri-Valley would further route subsidizes $100 for that can live close to work publication of their letters Reject Regional are frequently living in very They want us to take buses delayed. Letters should be subsidize San Jose BART – each passenger ticket. RM3 which only increase the Measure 3 an insult to Livermore and would give another $300 expensive homes or rentals. sent by email to editmail@ Jason Bezis The most disturbing thing commute time. Commute its 55 years of BART tax million in capital funds (plus time means less time with compuserve.com) Lafayette about the increase to the payments. $35 million in annual operat- tolls, is that they have al- families, increased pollu- Tri-Valley residents RM3 allows an obscure ing subsidies) to ferries. If tion, and decrease mental Rodeo Cruelty should vote No on Regional lowed the whole Bay Area to Lisa Jeffrey government agency, Bay MTC handed ferry riders vote on an issue that doesn’t health. Maybe they can ask Measure 3. Stop the $3+ toll Governor Brown to release Pleasanton bridge hike. Area Toll Authority/Metro- $80 taxi vouchers, we’d save apply to many of those in other counties. Since it some of his Billions held for Rodeos are outdated, RM3 is unfair to the East politan Transportation Com- money. mission (MTC), the power A powerful lobby, domi- doesn’t apply to them there future shortages. Please cruel and abuse animals Bay, which would subsidize vote NO on Regional Mea- for entertainment. Science to increase tolls without nated by construction con- may be an impulse to vote Silicon Valley and the Pen- for it. They should beware. sure 3, and future transporta- shows that all animals sense insula. The Tri-Valley has another vote of the people. tractors and labor unions, tion taxes until some equity Bridge tolls once were controls MTC. They profit If restaurants and other busi- fear and pain including live- paid BART property taxes nesses that need to employ arrives. stock. Last weekend a horse since 1963 and BART sales used exclusively for rea- from our squandered toll low income folks increase was euthanized at Rowell taxes since 1970 (increased sonable bridge capital and dollars. These forces have costs too high, they may No on Measure A Ranch Rodeo after it was in 1986 and 2014), but last maintenance expenses. But spent nearly $2 million so far find themselves without Paul Stone severely injured in the arena. MTC has wasted billions of to persuade voters to support sufficient employees, need Dublin How many other rodeo ani- week the Bay Area ganged up and denied the Livermore our existing toll dollars on RM3 because it significantly to raise prices, and may find In hearty agreement am I mals suffer in silence after their business failing. We BART extension. frivolities. expands their slush fund. with last week's letter writers they’ve been abused then First, MTC insisted on Their propaganda omits the need to send a message! who expressed their opposi- an impractical, unproven key fact that RM3 is a toll in- They claim that they will tion to Measure A on the design for the new Bay crease, bilking the East Bay use the toll funds for specific June 5th ballot. Bridge eastern span, a proj- to aid Silicon Valley. It’s projects. If you believe that, just ask the residents of This half cent sales tax ect that bloated 400 percent telling that the photo on the Livermore. Over 42 years hike, if passed, will put most over budget, opened many RM3 campaign homepage is that I have lived here, I Alameda County cities at (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) years behind schedule and of an empty Silicon Valley 9.75% sales tax on each dol- Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala have voted time and again Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) has safety flaws. We pay freeway, with the bay and its for increased taxes with lar spent. However, five cit- Editor: Janet Armantrout higher tolls to bail out their toll bridges not in sight. Lest their promises to bring Bart ies, Albany, Hayward, New- The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., ark, San Leandro, and Union Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional $13 billion boondoggle. we forget who really pays. to Livermore. This past entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. Second, MTC diverted Vote No on RM3. week once again, the Bart City will be bumped up to com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, 10.25%! That's $9.75 and 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. $179 million of bridge tolls Board denied extending Bart to Livermore. Strangely $10.25 respectively in sales Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 to move their headquarters Vote NO on Measure 3! during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. from Oakland to a Taj Mahal Karalee Brune enough, they voted down tax for every $100 spent. It Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. funds for a much needed www.independentnews.com in downtown San Francisco. Taxpayer (More MAILBOX, page 9) MAY 31, 2018 • The Independent 5

The City Council’s Downtown Plan

Marchand, Woerner, Spedowfski and Carling voted YES. Coomber voted NO. IT PUTS 130 UNITS OF 3- AND 4-STORY HOUSING IN A BAD LOCATION

40 feet The City Council’s downtown plan makes a laudable commitment to building affordable housing. Unfortunately, they put too many residential units in the prime area, rather than on the edge of the site. HOUSING SHOULDN’T DOMINATE THE CITY CENTER The current City Council plan calls for 3- and 4-story rental apartments covering half of the Lucky site from Livermore Avenue to L Street north of the planned garage and surface parking. The height and volume of this residential complex makes it, rather than a Central Park, the defining feature of the heart of our City. Combined with the 222 units proposed for the Groth Brothers Property just across L Street, this mass of housing will cause irreparable harm to the character of this critical downtown area.

BETTER SITES ARE AVAILABLE Instead of putting the apartments in a place that overwhelms the hub of our city, the 6 feet City Council should fix their plan and put housing on the periphery. Other locations that the City owns, such as the I Street lot, would be superior. And, they would allow for a continuous Central Park and more parking closer to shops and theaters .

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

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West Coast Wicked 04G faced off in ​Walnut Creek this past Saturday in a battle for the NorCal NPL ​Spring ​L​ eague title. A shot by Isabel ​Paniagua gave Wicked a 1-0 lead. Ary Jones added a second goal. Walnut Creek came out hard in the second half and on​ a penalty kick​ scored. Wicked's goalkeeper,​ Indianna​ ​ Stoneberger,​ was​ a wall with help from Taz Thompson, Maria Rebolledo, and Sabrina Rogers' West Coast ​Wicked was victorious 2-1 securing Wicked's spot as NPL Spring League First The Granada Little League and Livermore Little League Place Champions winning s​ix​out of ​seven​ games to Intermediate house teams ended their seasons by wrap up the season. The team is pictured.. playing each other on the Max Baer 1 field. In the photo, Jack Prusso of Livermore has just bunted down the first Tsai (10) 2BT; Madison Wainwright Jai Channon (13) 3BT; (9) 4BT; Yiyao Alissa Wang (10) 5BT; William Cheng (14) 5BT; Marvin base line. Pitcher Marcus Bernal has fielded the ball and Hunter Bian (10) 6BT; Iian Burnes Deng (13) 4BT; Mehul Gajula (14) is tossing it to first baseman Mason Shelton. Photo - Bill Nale (10) 5BT Jared Burnes (10) 5BT; Arya 4BT; Joey Huang (14) 4BT; Jason Cherukuri (10) 3BT; Jiang (13) 3BT; Tristian LaLonde (14) Eugene Jia (9) 2BT; Phil Lin 2BT; Tom Li (14) 3BT; Brycen Martin (10) 6BT; Oryan Liu (9) 3BT; Casey (13) 8BT; Aric Shen (13) 3BT; Jovanni Molly Walker prepares to throw the shot at the Nguyen (10) 3BT; Arjun Saini (10) Shen (14) 1BT; Hayden Tupper (13) 4BT; Jeremy Ting (10) 1BT; Ethan 4BT; Ernest Wang (14) 2BT; Ethan CYO sectional championship meet. Tong (10) 4BT; Kealan Tupper (9) Wang (13) 3BT; Jhe-Yuan Wang (14) 4BT; Christopher Wang (9) 4BT; Ethan 3BT; Emma Washam (16) 1BT; Igor Wang (10) 6 BT; Lawrence Wong (9) Aprelev (15) 2BT; Josh Atre (15) 2BT; 6BT; William Zhao (10) 4BT; Andrew Ryan Fortani (15) 2BT; Raymond Li Zhou (9) 6BT; Faith Carroll (12) 3BT; (15) 4BT and Gregory Quach (15) with Sydney Goldstein (11) 7BT; Pratyusha 2 new best times. Congratulations to Katiyar (11) 6BT; Emily Lau (12) the Pleasanton Seahawks on a great 4BT; Kaitlin Lee (12) 5BT; Cynthia Li long course meet! (12) 7BT; Florence Rui Lin (12) 4BT; Sadie Liu (12) 1BT; Emmy Loftus (11) 3BT; Chiara Melchor (12) 3BT; Rhea CYO Track Mordani (11) 4BT; Jaimie Nguyen (12) Saint Michael CYO track team 6BT; Erin Pan (12) 4BT; Namya Sarup took part in the qualifying meet to (11) 8BT; Dahlia Versteeg (12) 8BT; advance to the sectional championship Annie Wang (12) 6BT; Emma Wang on May 3 Ygnacio Valley HS and May (11) 5BT; Chloe Xu (12) 4BT; Anna 5 at Granada HS. Athletes achieving Zhang (11) 4BT; Maria Zhang (11) PRs in their events included 8BT; Ashwin Anugraham (11) 3BT; Tatum Ryan (LJ), Susie Beamon Aryaa Bhatia (11) 6BT; Pleasanton Seahawks - Photo courtesy of Tracy Lu. Devyn Caples (12) 5BT; Rishi Chandrasekaran (12) 2BT; Connor Chen (12) 6BT; Nabil Danandeh (12) Cubs down by one (9-8), the first batter CA hosted the ‘Pacific Swimming 6BT; Yassin Dwidar (12) 6BT; Ayan up, Sam Kirby, got a base hit up the Long Course C/B/BB+ meet’ on May Goel (11) 5BT; Travis Kim (11) 6BT; Reed middle. Brandon Hahn hits to center 19-20, 2018 at Heritage High School Sahil Mehta (12) 3BT; Benjamin Ohrr field for a single. Noa Capistrant then In Brentwood. (11) 1BT; Raghav Vats (11) 5BT; flied out to the pitcher. Seth Sanchez Representing The Pleasanton Se- Samuel Wang (12) 7BT; Dominick Plumbing hits a high flying ball in-between the ahawks swim team: Taylor Bennett age Wonosaputra (12) 8BT; Andrew Xiao second baseman and the pitcher that 7 with 4 new best times; Laila Dwidar (12) 3BT; Chloe Chen (13) 2BT; Zoe dropped that was called out on the (7) 3BT; Francesca Lin (8) 4BT; Olivia Chu (13) 3BT; Adora Do (13) 1BT; Company infield-fly rule for the second out. With Liu (8); Lyla Salemi (8) 3BT; Mark Aria Harris (13) 5BT; Breuklynn Har- Livermore Baseball 13U claimed victory over Granada 2 runners on base and 2 outs, Robert Aprelev (8) 1 BT; Alfred Chen (8) ris (13) 7BT; Francesca Hawkins (13) Livermore, CA Hansen battled through 6 pitches (4 2BT; Dylan Kim (7) 3BT; Robert Li 3BT; Olivia Jenkins (13) 1BT; Lauren 11-1; Denny D. (pictured) with a great play in the infield balls, 2 fouled), walked. Pirates then (8) 5BT; Jacob Loftus (7) 2BT; Dylan Jhong (14) 3BT; Olivia Kim (14) 3BT; made a pitching change. Braden With- Tambuwun (8) 4BT: Brooke Bennett Alyssa Lam (14) 3BT; Sydney Lu (13) (925) 371-5671 erspoon up to bat, 4 pitches thrown (3 (10) 4BT; Lillyana Caples (10) 6BT; 4BT; Trisha Sukale (13) 7BT; Chandra balls, 1 strike), hit a ball over second Claudia Do (9) 3BT; Salma Dwidar (9) Tien (14) 5BT; Christina Tsai (13) 3BT; [email protected] base bag to score 2 runs, for the game 1BT; Alexis Mesina (10) 6BT; Janaki Emily Tsai (14) 1BT; Mica Wang (13) ending walk-off win for the Cubs. Cubs Rakesh (10) 3BT; Sahara Salemi (9) 1BT; Joanna Zhu (13); Richard Bai LIC #601931 Defense: Rhyece Moody (P), 3 in, 6 2BT; Jessica Tsai (10) 2BT; Sabrina (13) 3BT; Sujay Champati (13) 4BT; SO; Sanchez (P), 1.2 in, 5 SO; Braden Makley (P), 1+ in, 1 SO. Makley held the Pirates to 0 runs in the last inning with a fly ball to Capistrant (RF), a fly ball to Hansen (3B), and striking out the last batter looking. Cubs Of- fense: Makley, 2-2 (2 RBIs); Hahn, 2-3 (1 RBI); Hansen, 2-3; Kirby, 2-3; Sanchez, 2-4 (3 RBIs); Witherspoon, 2-4 (2 RBIs); Austin Overholt, 1-2 (1 RBI); Moody, 1-3, triple; Capistrant, 1-4 (1 RBI); Cayden Gibson had an aggressive outing, hitting two balls that were caught and being hit by a pitch in the 4th inning. Cubs 11, Angels 10: Wednesday's third playoff game for the Cubs was another nail biter. Tied going into the 7th, the Angels led off with the last batter of the lineup, which was hit by Robert Hansen (P), only to be tagged out stealing 2nd on a pass ball by Rhy- ece Moody (C) to Seth Sanchez (SS). Next hit was a fly ball hit to left field, which resulted in a trip to the hospital for stitches, for a single. Next hit was GIANT into a fielder's choice; Sanchez (SS) unassisted at 2nd. Caught fly ball hit to Braden Makley (CF) kept the inning scoreless.The Cubs led off the 7th in. with their 5th batter, Moody, who got a Granada High School’s March sisters advance to state single down the 3rd base line. Braden track meet. During this week’s NCS Meet of Champions, Witherspoon followed with a grounder to 1st for an out, which moved Moody Emily March threw a personal best of 150’ 9” to capture over to 2nd. Makley walks on 5 pitches. 2nd place in disc while her sister, Claire, threw a personal Austin Overholt hits to the shortstop where Angels fielder throwing to 2nd best of 136’ 2” to capture 4th. Both girls will move on to had no one to throw to, and at the last compete at the CIF State Track and Field Championships. second tossed the ball to the second baseman, only to be dropped caus- ing Moody to score to end the game. CAR as well as the 13-15 year old girls -55kg Cubs' Hitters: Sanchez, 3-3, double; Funds Needed to light contact kickboxing division. Overholt, 2-2 (2 RBIs); Moody, 3-4, Attend Championships On June 22, 2018 from 7pm- 2 triples (3 RBIs); Brandon Hahn, 2-4; 10pm evening of entertainment to Hansen, 2-4, double (3 RBIs); Noa Two Livermore middle school Capistrant, 1-3 (1 RBI); Witherspoon students, Alexis Aying and Caydence raise money to pay for travel, hotel, registration and equipment fees. (1 RBI); Makley (1 RBI). Johnson, will be representing the Cubs' Defense: Sanchez (P) 3.2 USA when they compete at the World Tickets are $25 and includes a glass of wine in a custom wine glass, taco innings; Hansen (P), 3.1 innings. Association of Kickboxing Organiza- Hahn (C) caught a runner stealing SHOW cart, and DJ. There will be a 50/50 tion (WAKO) Junior and Cadet World 2nd; Witherspoon (SS) fielded a deep Championships. They will take place raffle, silent auction and 3 Steves will donate 10% of wine sales that evening. hit to get the batter out at 1st by a step. in Jesolo (Venice), Italy on September Double play by Sanchez (P) - fly ball 15-23, 2018. Both girls secured their https://www.eventbee.com/v/ teamaying/event?eid=116166332 (F1) to Witherspoon (SS) to catch the spot on the WAKO USA National Ka- runner off the base rate and Kickboxing Team when they competed and won their respective divisions at the WAKO USA Nationals Granada Little League Pleasanton Seahawks in Kansas City, MO. Johnson, age 13, Granada Little League results. The Pleasanton Seahawks swim will compete in the 13-15 year old girls Minor AAA: Cubs 10, Pirates 9 : team competed in Brentwood. The -65kg point fighting division. Aying, Playoff Game 2. Serious game against Terrapins Swim team of Concord, age 14, will compete in the 13-15 year the Pirates on Monday. Top of 6, the old girls -55kg point fighting division, THIS WEEKEND!

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Photo -Doug Jorgensen Photo -Doug Jorgensen Foothill High School baseball team defeated James Foothill High School softball team defeated California 4 Photo -Doug Jorgensen Logan 10 to 0 and College Park 7 to 0 in the fist two Amador Valley High School softball team reached the to 0 to make it to the semifinals of the NCS 2018 playoffs. semifinals of the NCS 2018 playoffs with a 5 to 0 win over rounds of the NCS 2018 Baseball Playoffs. They lost to They took on Heritage in a May 30 game. Freedom, 14 to 1 in the third round. Castro Valley. They played Freedom May 30.

A big third inning propelled Livermore Baseball 13U Pictured are 2018 Olympian Scholarship Winners (left to to victory over Pleasanton in doubleheader. Tyler T. right) Samantha Anderson (GHS), John Bennett (GHS), (pictured) led LB with three hits in three at bats. Emily Trask (LHS) and Tyler Langowski (LHS).

For more registration information, go summer camps. Each camper will to www.onyourmarkevents.com receive individual instruction from Olympian Scholarship coaches and Livermore High players, Fusion Registration a snack each day and a camp shirt. Livermore Fusion Soccer Club is There are two 5-12 year old camps Winners Announced now accepting registrations for Fall that cost $150. The two dates are: June Recreational and Select Soccer. For 11-15 and July 9-13 and run from 9-12 Twelve local students were awarded scholarships from more information visit fusionsc.org. each day. For more info to sign up please contact David Perotti at (925) the Livermore-Granada Boosters Organization. 586-2811 or [email protected] or Samantha Anderson (Granada), John Bennett (Granada), Baseball Camp check website www.eteamz.com/lvb Livermore High Varsity Baseball Emily Trask (Livermore), and Tyler Langowski (Liver- Coach David Perotti is hosting two more) each were presented with a $2500 scholarship at the annual Olympian Scholarship Award winners at this year’s Photo -Doug Jorgensen Livermore Granada Boosters Banquet held at the Robert Amador Valley High School baseball team defeated Livermore Community Center on May 21. Doughtery Valley 2 to 1 and Freedom 3 to 1 in the first Other $750 award winners were: Nicole Bartels, Ashley two rounds of the NCS 2018 Baseball Playoffs. Cole, Adrien Rooney, and Mark Silverthorn from Granada High and Gregory Aufderheide, Vassilos Dimitropoulos, Madison Kahwaty, and Alyssa Silva from Livermore High. Hook and Ladder Run paved and 50% dirt road. Entire course The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- is stroller friendly. Nearly 600 people were in attendance for the annual event. fighters Foundation 10th Annual The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% All varsity athletes and coaches from Livermore and Granada Hook and Ladder Run will be held paved road. Strollers are not allowed Sunday, June 10. The race features a in the 10K. Both runs travel through High were invited to the dinner courtesy of the Livermore 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids' 1 Sycamore Grove Park and are very flat Granada Boosters Organization, which has been in existence mile fun run. with only one hill on the 10K. No dogs. since 1949. Booster team awards for all varsity sports for The start of the 5K and 10K will be The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (ages 8 a.m. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at 12 & under) will take place at Wente boys and girls were also presented. Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Vineyards at 9:30 a.m. Finisher rib- There were three inductees into the Livermore Sports Hall Livermore. bons, ice cream, and fire prevention The 5K is a run/walk which is 50% material for all kids. of Fame, which was established by the Boosters in 2009. The event hosts 1500 participants. This year’s inductees from Livermore High included: Clark Conover (1990), outstanding wrestling and football, and from Livermore High Jamie Peterson (1995), outstanding softball, soccer and tennis. Kevin Drake, retired administrator and coach from Granada High was presented the Keith Fraser Community Award for his many contributions to the Liver- more community. He was presented his award from retired NFL Quarterback and Granada High graduate Jack Trudeau. 2018 Livermore Rodeo Parade For more information about the Livermore Granada Boosters Organization, including photos of this year’s scholar athletes, go to www.livermoregranadaboosters.org. 2col x 2” newsars Annive 10APR-5-20180 Ye rsary

(LJ), Sophia Enrique (400m), Si- comfortably been part of the top 10 erra Monaghan (LJ), Sam Costel- for the past few years. lo (400m,800m), Ryken Mak With just 2 games left to play IndIcate correctIons or aPProVaL VIa eMaIL (1600m), Roland Ruckmann-Barnes together, the team defeated Clovis (800m,Softball), Reno Bolyard (Soft- Crossfire, 2-1, in their last home game ball), Piper Hanson (Softball), Peigh- on Sunday.Team Roster includes Se- • OK as is The Independent is not responsible for any mistakes not ton Hanson (1600m,LJ), Nora Blair niors - Giselle Barajas, Cassidy Bates, identified by client. Computer screen and print quality (HJ), Nina Nowicki (100m), Nicolas Audrey Cordisco, Nicole Fairbanks, Bist (100m), Molly Walker (SP), Mi- Madison Hood, Camille LaBlanc, • OK with changes noted may have variations in text, color and photo. Accuracy kaela Beeler (800m ), Kerrigan Sauder Aly Silva Juniors - Lauren Cam- of color reproduction from digital files is not guaranteed. (400m), Kendall Coates (400m), Kate bra, Alora Garcia, Hailey Hahlbeck, Walker (SP), Justin Peterson (Softball), Lindsay Harnish, Justynne Thomas, • Make changes We accept no responsibility for color variations, between Isabella Peterson (50m), Holden Lexi Trucco, Nikki Trucco and return for approval submitted images and final ads, due to printing process. Hoffman (400m), Graedon Beeler (LJ), Freyjaa Kirti (50m, 200m,LJ), Ethan Santiago (100m,200m), Emily Hook and Ladder Run 2250 First St Livermore, CA 94550 Gnecco (400m), Elizabeth Siemens The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire-

(800m,1600m), Elijah Summers fighters Foundation 10th Annual Proof (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 (400m), Eden Dobbs (50m), Danny Hook and Ladder Run will be held Enrique (1600m,LJ), Claire Kleman Sunday, June 10. The race features a (LJ), Chase Johnson (LJ), Chance 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids' 1 Cowens (100m,LJ), Carolyn Siemens mile fun run. (200m ), Carlo Traverso (50m ), Callan The start of the 5K and 10K will be Mak (800m,1600m), Andrew Hufford 8 a.m. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at (LJ), Alicia Sablan (50m), Aiison Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Reisdorf (Softball), Adrian Gomez Livermore. (400m,1600m) The 5K is a run/walk which is For more information about St. 50% paved and 50% dirt road. Entire Michael CYO track, check out the course is stroller friendly. website at http://www.smisctrack.org/ The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% paved road. Strollers are not allowed in the 10K. Both runs travel through Livermore Fusion Sycamore Grove Park and are very flat For the last 10 years, the Livermore with only one hill on the 10K. No dogs. Fusion ’00 Girls Maroon team has The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (ages been suiting up and taking the field 12 & under) will take place at Wente in Livermore. Recently, they took Vineyards at 9:30 a.m. Finisher rib- their home field at Robertson Park bons, ice cream, and fire prevention for the very last time together. The material for all kids. team, comprised of 7 juniors and 7 The event hosts 1500 participants. seniors, have had quite an impressive For more registration information, go run over the past 10 years, highlighted to www.onyourmarkevents.com with a championship win at Surf Cup in 2016, qualifying to play in the elite Champions League of NPL the past two Fusion Registration years, and competing at the National Livermore Fusion Soccer Club is level this past year in the US National now accepting registrations for Fall League. The team has been ranked Recreational and Select Soccer. For as high as 5th in the Nation, and has more information visit fusionsc.org.

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Zone 7 Water Agency directors paid tribute to Jim Mc- understood the cultural rele- parishioners received their since Father Minnihan ar- Minnihan acknowledged Grail, who died April 29, and passed a resolution honoring vance and importance to the first Eucharist sacrament in rived to the CCOP in March that there was a communica- Carl Morrison, who died a few weeks ago in a plane crash. 2013, he has worked to Spanish-speaking parishio- Spanish.” tion issue with notifying the The board held a standing moment of silence in memory eliminate programs geared families about the transi- ners. Father Danielson hired Father Minnihan main- of McGrail. President John Greci said that he had known Laureen Aguayo from the tains that the children were towards Latino parishioners. tion. He said that everyone, McGrail for 45 years, as a director and a close friend. Diocese of Oakland in 2005 “more comfortable celebrat- “Father Minnihan has de- including himself, can im- to direct Faith Formation in ing in English.” There will nied offering the sacrament prove on communication. “He was a strong community person. He gave so much Spanish, but the program be opportunities in the future of marriage in Spanish in Minnihan has assigned a back to the community. Our loss, and his absence, will have was mostly led by 12 CCOP for all children in the Eng- either of the Catholic Com- team of church staff to work a strong effect on people's emotions. He is loved by a lot of munity churches. He also volunteers.” lish-speaking program to with the families to facilitate people,” said Greci. refuses to celebrate cultur- the change going forward. Director Angela Ramirez Holmes, who attended a memo- Avalos estimates that learn prayers in Spanish. The ally-relevant Quinceanera the program has served youth will also be offered Avalos emphasizes the rial service for McGrail, said that many people where there. masses for active CCOP pa- gravity of the situation, "It was a very emotionally touching day, but sad.” over 80 youth participants take-home materials for rishioners. Father Minnihan “During these racially- Morrison died in a crash of his private plane after it took and 50 Latino families in students to learn prayers in is unresponsive to Latino charged times, the Latino Pleasanton annually. Avalos Spanish at home. Minnihan parishioner requests to work community needs a place to off from an airport near Santa Rosa. He operated an educa- claims that in June 2015, said there were plans to in- together. Father Minnihan find comfort. Unfortunately, tional outreach business for water agencies, and lived in San Father Paul Minnihan fired corporate Spanish-language has not allowed the Mass to due to the recent changes, Diego, flying up to see his clients in Northern California. Ms. Aguayo for financial “enhancements” into the be celebrated in Spanish.” the Catholic Community of Board Vice -resident Sarah Palmer said that Morrison reasons. “Following the liturgical service, includ- Father Minnihan pointed Pleasanton has not been that helped to guide Zone 7 directors around the professional removal of its director, the ing songs and readings in to the Community’s celebra- safe haven. The Hispanic people in water agencies, so directors could do their jobs program suffered. However, Spanish. He emphasized tion of Spanish holidays, community wants to feel better. the dedicated Catechists, that while transitions are Día de Muertos and Lady supported, accepted and val- The board passed a resolution honoring Morrison for with the support of private never easy, what he sought of Guadalupe Day, as dem- ued in their own church. But many achievements he did on behalf of Zone 7. They includ- donations, kept the program to achieve was the “oneness” onstrating its commitment given Father Paul Minni- ed helping to complete the Upper Alameda Creek Watershed han’s actions, most Spanish- speaking parishioners feel Guidelines, helping in the planning and implementation of unwelcome, discriminated the Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, RUSSIAN against, and even attacked and assisting with long-term salt management plans for the (continued from page one) in their own church.” underground water basin.

Sandia and the other national whose members may be cises in Russia’s Northwest, laboratories. sympathetic to revolutionary which alarmed the U.S. and goals whether or not they NATO as a possible prelude Preventing pressure participate in overtly politi- to invasion of the Baltic SHORT NOTES and coercion cal activities. countries, Wallander said. Greater military capabil- Western organizations Instead, Russian military Optimal Well-Being MS, Hope Hospice Com- able at no cost to all com- ity is only part of the larger that promote human rights and political leaders hoped To help family members munity Health Educator, munity members; however, Russian strategy, Wallander and environmental protec- “to convince the United who are caring for a loved CARES® Dementia Spe- donations to Hope Hospice said. Russian leaders now tion “are now identified in States that you’re not going one, Hope Hospice presents, cialist are greatly appreciated. This emphasize the need for a the Russian security strategy to have time…to be able to Optimal well-being and Any community member program is supported in part broader array of efforts to as being a threat to Russian bring to bear all those great activities of daily living on engaged in the role of fam- by a generous grant from the strengthen their position national security,” she said. technologies to strategic ef- Saturday, June 9, from 9:45 ily caregiver or expecting Rotary Club of Pleasanton. domestically and around the Even domestic organiza- fect in a long fight, because a.m. to noon. This class is to soon become a caregiver world; for example, the use tions are not exempt. As the we’re going to win fast and offered by Hope Hospice as is invited to attend these Travel Game Kits of electronic media and mass Independent was going to flexibly so you won’t have part of its Family Caregiver classes. 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Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark the Springtown Branch Li- Russian interests. association was reportedly Efforts to improve the During this class, the Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin brary on Tuesday, June 12 “What is front and cen- convicted in the southwest- Russian military are still speakers will explore effec- (2nd floor conference room). and Tuesday, June 19, 2018 ter is power, and not just ern city of Saratov as a underway both on Russia’s tive strategies for managing Register online at HopeHos- from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm power in order for Russia to “foreign agent” because it western border with NATO, the activities of daily living pice.com or contact Hope to design their own travel achieve things -- the com- shared information with in- and “to a lesser but increas- (dressing, eating, bathing, Hospice Community Health Educator Debbie Emerson game kits. monsense understanding of ternational medical groups. ing degree in the Black Sea” toileting, walking, transfer- On June 12, participants ring, etc.) with the goals of at [email protected]. power -- but power in order Even where common on Russia’s southern border, will decorate their travel to prevent Russia from be- goals would seem within she said. promoting optimal well- Hope Hospice’s Family reach, such as countering being and personal identity Caregiver Education Series game booklet. On June 19, ing pressured, coerced, im- participants will create a pinged upon, by others in the terrorism, Russia believes Limited nuclear strike for the patient and maintain- offers 14 classes designed to international community,” the United States and the Much attention has been ing the physical and emo- provide training, education, travel bingo game. she said. West are ignoring, if not given to Russia’s declared tional health of the family support, and resources for Registration is not re- Russian leaders have his- opposing, Russian interests. willingness to use a limited caregiver. those caring for loved ones quired for this free event. torically felt surrounded Wallander states, “In fact nuclear strike to force the Speakers for this class with chronic or disabling Supplies will be provided, by a world hostile to their [Russian leaders now claim United States to back down are: Jill Smith, RN, Hope conditions. To download a while supplies last. interests, viewing the United that] the United States uses from a conventional conflict Hospice Director of Volun- copy of the class schedule, For more information, States as part of that un- the excuse of fighting terror- that it might otherwise win. teers; CARES® Dementia go to HopeHospice.com and visit www.livermorelibrary. friendly environment. Even ism in Eurasia as a way to Wallander calls this concept Specialist, National Council select the Family Caregiver net, or contact Springtown so, Wallander said, many posture itself closer to Rus- “escalate to terminate.” of Certified Dementia Prac- Education Series. Branch Librarian Caitlyn Russian leaders recognized sian borders, have military Russia also has other titioners; Debbie Emerson, These classes are avail- Lung at 925-373-5576. that participating in global operations closer to Russian means to try to achieve the affairs and the international borders and…(to) Russian same goal – for example, economy would be essential allies and client states, such cruise missile strikes against to economic improvement as the Assad regime in Syria. European transportation and and modernization. “So even the hope of co- economic centers. In recent years, however, operation against terrorism The idea is to “fracture the Russian view has shifted. that was there 20 years ago NATO unity…or convince A 2015 document called the in Russian national security the United States that it is National Security Strategy strategy is now turned on its not worth the fight at that identified the U.S. as Rus- head and become a source point.” sia’s particular adversary. of American duplicity, ill If there were a positive Instead of viewing glo- intent and a threat to Russian side to all this, she said, is balization as an opportunity security,” she said. that Russia does not appear to modernize, it portrayed to be aiming to acquire new the international political ‘Rule maker’ territory. Instead, its goal is system as “an attempt by the Kremlin leaders insist to protect the Putin regime United States using the glob- that Russia must act inde- and its stability, which it sees al liberal order to restrain, pendently to protect its own as always under threat. weaken and ultimately de- interests. It must “be a rule In addition, growing stabilize Russian leadership maker…(and must) have a military strength may give inside of Russia.” seat at the table defining who Russia new confidence that The Strategy was signed terrorists are and how to deal it can win conflicts near its off by Russian President with them,” Wallander said. own border, with less reason Vladimir Putin and is one In the broad political con- to lash out at the United of the keystone public doc- text, Kremlin leaders believe States. uments representing the that Russia’s intervention in A challenge for American thinking of senior Kremlin Syria, only a few hundred planners now is to “develop leaders. miles from its southern bor- deterrence and defense forc- The need to assure sov- der, has been vital for its own es that send the right mes- ereignty and preserve in- security and stability. It’s as sage to the Kremlin” -- while ternal stability is central to if “the defense of Moscow it cannot bully the West into understanding this view, starts in Damascus.” backing down, neither are Wallander said. Military The ability to sustain Western intentions and mili- competence does not stand military operations outside tary technologies a threat to alone as a goal, but serves its borders is relatively new, Russian stability. this larger political end. a response to 1990s experi- The Kremlin’s fear of Under today’s Russian ences in places like Moldova “strategic instability” may strongman Vladimir Putin, and Chechnya which “ex- seem strange to us, Wal- Kremlin leaders consider the posed military weaknesses” lander said, but it is “deeply so-called Color Revolutions, such as the inability “to embedded” and must be like the Orange Revolution move quickly, flexibly and incorporated in the West’s in Ukraine and the Rose to prevail in local or regional approach to dealing with Revolution in the former conventional conflicts,” she Russia. Soviet Republic of Georgia, said. seriously threatening to Rus- “Even those fights sian stability. 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Proof (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 MAY 31, 2018 • The Independent 9 MAILBOX (continued from page 4) meeting. bloc, should insist that the pieces of mail. That’s an serving people in need, programs offered throughout By copy to Mr. Tree Authority connect ACE to average of 14 a day. This funding research, educating the year. is a regressive tax affecting I request that his agency BART in Fremont where the included 10 political ads, 13 people about risks and is- However, there is a na- the poor and middle class consider BART rather than tracks already cross, instead personal items (e.g., bills, sues, etc. Not for marketing. ture preserve in Livermore the most. DMU along I-580 to an ACE of Dublin. This would be the Independent, notes from that can serve a similar pur- The backers of Measure A claim that this new rev- transfer near Greenville. cheap, quick and effective. friends), 22 ads and catalogs, Nature Therapy pose for the Livermore com- enue source will be carefully Ultimately (under the We should not suffer the and 39 requests for dona- Jim Adams, Granada munity. It is often referred to audited and accounted for. BART to Livermore Pro- indignity of standing by in tions, over half of all the Native Garten mainte- by visitors as “Livermore’s If you believe that, then, gram EIR) BART should horror and disbelief, watch- mail not counting political nance crew Best Kept Secret”. I am as George Strait once sang, extend along I-580 to end at ing another unworkable and ads. Two recent letters ap- referring to the Granada Na- "I've got some oceanfront an ACE/DMU transfer near costly process fail just like I like to make dona- pearing in the Independent, tive Garden, a 1/3-acre gar- property in Arizona...if Greenville. That is where BART, having many of the tions to many organizations supporting the future of the den planted exclusively with you'll buy that then I'll throw the storage yard and main- same challenges. whose causes I believe in. Oak Grove Nature Preserve, native California plants. It is the Golden Gate in free." tenance facility belong. The obvious second step But I don’t want to be pay- an extensive area located located alongside Murrieta It is time for we, the vot- is to establish more conve- ing for so much mail plus between the Arroyo Mocho Blvd, between the boulevard ers, for once, to just say NO Fresh Thinking nient and speedy connec- all the complimentary items Trail and College Avenue, and the Arroyo Mocho Trail. to our parasitic politicians. Doug Mann tions to BART for Liver- that come with it. My sup- cited its “old trees that are People who are aware of this (Sorry. I didn't mean to dis Livermore more residents. We need ply of mailing labels would attractive and provide shade Garden routinely express parasites.) With BART to Liver- fresh thinking, and there are be tremendous if I saved ... for walkers, runners, bik- their appreciation for its more no longer possible, exciting new technologies them all. I provide scores ers and dog walkers”. These existence and restorative Revote on BART we need to shift our focus that may play a key role. En- of calendars to a nursing sentiments are a recognition beauty in our busy, cluttered Robert S. Allen to creating the best possible ter, municipal ridesharing. home for patients rooms. of the growing need for urban environment. Livermore transportation solutions for Via (ridewithvia.com) en- My friends are tired of me people to experience nature For more awareness of For 21 years the east end our residents. Today, we ables municipal ridesharing giving them garden gloves. in order to restore a sense of the Granada Native Garden, of BART's Blue line has may actually be in a position to augment or even replace I put many of the items in balance and mental health in go to your computer and been two tail tracks with an to craft something that will conventional scheduled bus bags for curbside donations. our world that is becoming google “Granada Native 86 (soon to be 90) car stor- serve us even better than the services. It’s an extension And how many trees increasingly artificial and Garden Newsletter”. The age capacity. BART ideas of the past. If of the gig economy, using are we losing from all the stressful. Newsletter will help you Extending full BART to our next steps are deliberate smaller vehicles to fill the paper in these mailings? This Preserve is currently locate the Garden, inform Isabel would not change the and purposeful, we might gaps that exist in bus routes. And how much is the US being considered for bull- you about the many plants number or character of turn- find ourselves in a perfect Using a combination of arti- Postal Service losing on the dozing and converted into growing there, and how to back moves. Triple track tail storm of opportunities to ficial intelligence, scheduled low postage rates given to a flood attenuation basin. become a volunteer helping tracks, as proposed, should make an enviable result routes and Uber-style hail- non-profits? But it is possible that the to maintain and improve the thus require slightly over possible. If we falter (again) ing, the system can flexibly Once a month, or even destruction of this nature Garden. When you visit the 2100' (90 x 70 / 3) of level there will be no one to blame evolve in a manner that once a quarter, would be area will not actually reduce Garden, you will find numer- storage in the freeway me- but ourselves. could provide anyone with a fine. But I have received as the likelihood of flooding, ous markers that identify dian, not the mile demanded Step one must be to re- cheap, quick and direct ride many as five mailings in one and apparently Zone 7 has the plants and explain how by BART staff. That could trieve our $400 million of to BART no matter where week from the same charity. agreed with this possibility. important they were to the fit between the station and Measure BB funds that was you live. With our sales tax That is ridiculous. I did ask This Preserve is compa- Native Americans, and to the Airway overhead, where promised to us when we money, WHEELS could several charities to send rable in size to the Ulistac the pollinating birds and the proposed yard/shop drill voted to raise our sales tax in develop and administer it. me a request only once a Nature Area, a 40-acre na- insects that are gradually be- track was to cross under 2014. Although that money I don’t want our money quarter. The American Heart ture preserve, formerly a ing threatened by non-native westbound I-580. was taken from us twice to pay for San Joaquin com- Association is the only one golf course, that is supported plants organisms. The shop and yard de- (first by the ACTC, and muters to traverse our Val- that followed my request. I by the city of Santa Clara One current article posted manded for the project alter- soon by the Tri-Valley-San ley. A better solution for get one request a year from and is used by numerous in the Newsletter explains native would remain miles Joaquin Valley Regional cross-valley traffic would them in January and they get walkers, runners, and dog the therapeutic value of away with any of the other Rail Authority) that portion be to do things like develop one of the biggest donations walkers, as well as by pho- time spent in nature, specifi- alternatives or no alterna- was originally delegated more jobs to the east, and I make. tographers, bird watchers cally at the Granada Native tive. Clearly they would not for our transportation needs build more houses in San I am also bothered by and people who just enjoy Garden. be needed for full BART to and should be recovered for Jose. phone calls from charities, some time in the open air The Oak Grove Nature Isabel. The project cost is our use. sometimes three a day from surrounded by plant life that Preserve would be a wonder- over-stated by $465 million. The new Authority, creat- Too Much Mail the same charity. I no longer characterized the California ful addition to the health of If possible, please re-vote ed to connect ACE to BART, Pat Wheeler donate to those charities as environment before the ar- the Livermore community if on the EIR project (less the will gain control of our Livermore this is very distracting. rival of settlers from other it were adopted by the City shop and storage) before $400 million on July 1. The I receive so much mail Please use the donations continents over the past 500 and developed into a true the July 1 deadline, as I Bay Area representatives, every day. Just last week for the purpose for which the years. It is also the venue for and remarkable Nature Pre- requested at your May 24 who form a majority voting (May 21-26) I received 84 charity was established— several popular educational serve, instead of conversion into a flood basin. If only!

OBITUARIES Franklyn “Frank” conversationalist, and al- He died of a brain an- of Pleasanton; his chil- outdoors was limitless and to Julius “Dutch” and Betty David Smith ways interested in the news eurysm at Eden Medical dren Nicole Millard and included fishing, hunting, Bartels(Deceased). Mike is The world lost a wonder- and politics of the day; he Center in Castro Valley at Timothy Wright; his sis- shooting, baseball, Mixed survived fully warm, loving yet am- was an inventor, holding the age of 71. ters Carol King of Pasa- Martial Arts, camping and by his bitious gentleman on May several patents; an avid Wayne was born in dena and Pamela Coon of most of all football—Go lifelong 18, 2018. Reno, Nevada golf enthusiast and player Hilo, Hawaii to Chow Maui; his brother Mark Niners! sweet- resident as a member of Castlewood Fung and Fred Dodge. Dodge of Spokane; and Carrying on the family heart and Frank- Co. Club in Pleasanton, CA The family relocated to grandchildren Zachary, legacy, Jason was a fantastic wife of lyn & Hidden Valley Co Club Rubidoux, CA where he Shayla, Max, Celia, and and accomplished craftsman 35 years, “Frank” of Reno, NV; a member of and his siblings grew up. Izzi. He was predeceased who always took pride in his Kathleen David congregations at St. Augus- He served in the U.S. Air by his parents and his sis- work. His carpentry and con- ”Kate” tine’s in Pleasanton, CA. Smith Force from 1966-1972 and ter, Emma Wolff. tractor expertise took him all Bartels, and St. Rose of Lima, in passed then earned a bachelor’s The family would like over the United States trav- his 3 qui- Reno, NV. Frank traveled with Dessie, visiting fam- degree from Cal Poly Po- to thank all the medical elling for work. However, children, etly on, mona. caregivers, Pastor Mike Jason’s skills didn’t end Mike Bartels Jr, “Tony”, Friday ily and friends, yet always made friends wherever they He married Roberta Barris and his wife, Debra, there. He was also a phe- Sean Bartels and Nicole Bar- after- (Bobbie) Dodge on July of GraceWay Church and nomenal cook, card player, tels, his older brother, Jules noon, found themselves; a tribute 30, 1983 in Orange Coun- all the wonderful members mechanic, and an avid col- Bartels of Star, Idaho, and after to the charming and loving brief complications from manner, which the tall, soft- ty. They moved north to of GraceWay. lector. Jason had many pas- predeceased by his brother, CHF. spoken Frank perfected as Pleasanton in 1989 where The family prefers con- sions and dedicated himself Paul Bartels. Born in Grand Junction, he moved through a crowd. they lived until his passing. tributions in his memory to perfecting them. Mike loved his children Co. Dec 31, 1932, Frank Frank is preceded in Wayne spent his profes- to GraceWay Church, In The first born son of Mat- with all of his heart but his was one of 8 children, in death by parents Agnes and sional career in the insur- lieu of flowers, donations thew and Susan Anderson, grandchildren, Sophia Betty a tight-knit, hardworking Eli Smith; his sisters: Alice, ance industry, earning the may be made to Graceway Jason is survived by his Bartels and Sean “Reily” family. This clan ultimately Kay, and Jeannine; brothers: Chartered Property Casu- Church, P.O. Box 5550, parents, his grandparents Bartels, Jr., or “SJ” that moved and settled in Glen- Larry and Jim; and grandson alty Underwriter designa- Pleasanton, 94566. Mitchell and Barbara An- Papa would call him, stole dale, CA, where Frank grew Jake. Frank is survived by tion from the Insurance derson, and Richard and his heart! up and attended Glendale his devoted wife Dessie Education Association. Jason Benjamin Jeannine Milford, his three Mike passed away sud- High and College, eventu- Smith of Reno, NV; his He taught underwriting Anderson siblings Mindy Milford, denly but with his oldest son, ally receiving a bachelor’s sister Mary Lou and brother classes for the institute for Nov. 10, 1978 – May 21, 2018 Danny Anderson (Tara), Mike Jr, by his side. degree from St. Mary’s Bob; his children: David many years. He served as Livermore High School, Tyler Anderson (Beryl), his Mike was raised in San College in his adult years. (JoLeeAnn), Cindy (Rick), a loss prevention specialist Class of 1996 nieces and nephews Chase, Leandro, California and Randy (Karrie) and Janet Working all through his in workers compensation. Jason Benjamin Ander- Haley, Erik, Luke, Piper graduated from Marina High (Brad). Frank was a proud younger years as a paperboy He retired as an Assistant son, lovingly called “J” and Otis, his partner Katie in 1977. Mike was a CYO and draftsman in Glendale “Papa” to 10 grandkids; or “Un- Kimberly, Alan, Saman- Vice President of Republic Barrett, and many amazing basketball coach for 12 years served him well, paving the Indemnity Insurance Co. cle JJ”, aunts, uncles, cousins, and and was a 3rd degree Knight way for future successes tha; Nicole, Sarah, Lexie; Lindsey, Sydney, Jake and after a 40-year career. passed in-laws. He had an enormous of Columbus. in business. Many years He will be remembered away on heart and was a beloved son, Mike loved his family later, Frank relied on this Maille; and doubly blessed for his unconditional love Monday, brother, uncle, and friend. more than life itself. He cultured ingenuity, as he with great-grandsons Cam- eron, Payton and soon-to- for his family and friends, May Jason was a true and loyal was proud of his children bought into a small com- 21st, at pany named Porter Seal in come Baby Foster. his incredible sense of friend maintaining lifelong and loved every minute the age the Bay Area. He eventually Funeral Mass to be held humor, his devotion to friendships and adding many of being with them. He grew it and molded it to be on Saturday, June 9, 2018 Bobbie and his unfailing of 39 along the way. All are invited was especially proud of his The Bay Seal Company, at 10am at St. Rose of Lima gift for happiness which he after a to celebrate Jason’s life and daughter Nicole, with her which remains a vibrant Catholic Church, 100 Bish- gladly shared through his nearly share stories at his memorial basketball talents, academic business and a testament to op Manogue Drive, Reno, radiant smile for all he met. two year service on Friday, June 1st achievements and scholar- Frank's life and work ethic. NV. 89511. In lieu of flow- He was a wonderful battle with cancer. He at 12:30 pm at Callaghan ship awards. In advance of this love affair ers, please donate to the husband, brother, uncle passed in his sleep at his Mortuary. The family asks Mike welcomed every- with business, he met and charity of your choice. and “Papa” extraordinaire family home in Livermore. that in lieu of flowers, any- one with open arms, a bever- married the true love of his for his children and grand- That many did not know of one wanting to contribute age, a cigar and great music. life, Dessie Mae Shealy (a Wayne Allen Dodge children. Jason’s fight with cancer is to Jason’s memory please Rosary will be held on nearby resident and nurse at Dec. 26, 1946 to May 9, 2018 Wayne was an avid a true testament to both his consider making a donation 6/5/18 at 7pm at Callaghan the time); they recently cel- A resident of Pleasanton golfer who was dedicated strength and his desire to to Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Mortuary, Livermore. A ebrated their 60th wedding A memorial service cel- to improving his game. protect those he loved most in Jason’s honor. memorial mass will be held anniversary surrounded by ebrating He also enjoyed watching from pain. He fought hard Callaghan Mortuary is on 6/6/18 at 11am at St. their many friends and fam- the life of sports, particularly golf. In and always put his family honored to be serving the Michael’s Church in Liver- ily who traveled to share this Wayne Al- his youth, Wayne chased and friends first. Anderson family. An online more. joyful milestone. Frank and len Dodge his dream of becoming a A Livermore native, guestbook is available for Callaghan Mortuary is Dessie lived in San Ramon, will be professional auto racer and Jason grew up riding dirt condolences at www.cal- honored to be serving the CA for a good part of their held at 1 spent a year in England bikes through fields and laghanmortuary.com Bartels family. An online lives, raising their 4 children p.m. Sat- racing. Later in life, he playing sports with his two guestbook is available for there and in nearby Pleas- urday, younger brothers and older anton, CA, until moving became an A-rated tennis Michael Bartels condolences at www.cal- June 23, player. He did everything sister. He graduated from Michael Bartels was laghanmortuary.com to Reno, Nevada for their 2018 at the retirement years. with zest and passion. Livermore High School born in Honolulu, Hawaii Veteran’s He is survived by his with an illustrious wres- in June 1959. Mike was Frank was an avid read- Memorial Building, 301 er, listener, story teller and wife of 34 years, Bobbie tling record in 1996. His the middle of 3 sons born Main St., Pleasanton. passion for sports and the 10 The Independent • MAY 31, 2018 BART (continued from page one) same could have been true ect would not have expen- the $1.6 billion conventional dents, who would not want a presentation about a bus ers, such at Gillig Bus, Com- for a Livermore rail exten- sive extras, such as a new BART extension, will now to ride buses. If residents that runs on rechargeable cast, and the national labs. sion, he said. maintenance yard for BART be back in a pot controlled can’t ride a train, they would batteries. “We have to take the long The board’s decision was trains, he said. by the Alameda County simply drive to work, adding VALLEY RESPONSES view on regional connectiv- a major let down to exten- Marchand referenced Transportation Commission to I-580 congestion. TO BART DECISION ity,” she said. sion advocates. McPartland housing in the Isabel Neigh- (ACTC), and potentially The board’s BRT motion Haggerty was the first Dawn Argula, CEO of the said, "It was very disap- borhood Plan (INP), ap- available to RRA to help failed 5-3, with one absten- speaker from the audience at Livermore Valley Chamber pointing. I was hoping to proved unanimously by the fund its link to BART. tion. the BART meeting, called to of Commerce, said that as get full BART to Livermore, City Council. It called for The windfall to RRA Subsequently, the board the dais by committee chair a regional agency, “BART and thought I had the support retail, parking, and 4100 came from two BART board voted 5-2, with one absten- Blalock. He pointed out how has the responsibility to from directors. It appears housing units, with 1000 votes. After the vote that tion and one absence, to do long and how hard Liver- have a vision for the district that more than 50% of direc- of them in the affordable rejected the Livermore ex- nothing, and let Livermore more and the Valley have it represents, and the greater tors are convinced that the category. The promised zon- tension, Josefowitz and di- carry on exploring the RRA been working to convince Bay Area.” infrastructure can’t afford ing changes that would have rectors Rebecca Saltzman of as a solution for the BART BART that the extension Sblend Sblendorio of In- any money to go toward enabled creation of the INP Berkeley and Robert Raburn link. would be a fruitful addition novation Tri-Valley, which extensions.” now disappear. Some of the of Oakland failed in their The motion was passed to BART. It would boost rid- includes all major employers Livermore Mayor John land at the Isabel station site attempt to pass a motion by Josefowitz, McPartland, ership to about 12,000-plus in the Valley, noted, “BART Marchand wrote in an e- is owned by BART. to go ahead with the other Debora Allen and Joel Keller by 2040, and provide needed to Livermore is one step to mail, “This was a lost op- Marchand’s reference to alternative in the staff report of Contra Costa, and La- regional housing. alleviate the only pipeline portunity for the region to the Tri-Valley - San Joaquin — Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) teefah Simon, who repre- Some of that housing we have to get people mov- create a viable rail transit County Regional Rail Au- from Isabel to East Dublin/ sents parts of Alameda and could have been used to take ing. That helps us on the connection between BART thority (RRA) involves the Pleasanton. It would have Contra Costa counties, as care of the increase in thou- highway lifeline for our and ACE, and at the same joint authority created by AB cost $380 million, which fit well as the Embarcadero in sands of tech industry jobs businesses.” time, create desperately 758, a bill co-authored by neatly into the $400 million San Francisco. Saltzman in San Francisco. The recent Don Holcomb, a vice- needed affordable, work- Assemblymember Catharine from Measure BB. and Raburn voted against it. completion of the Salesforce president at Shea Homes, force housing.” Baker of Dublin. However, BRT would Blalock abstained, Bevan skyscraper illustrates the said, "The greatest good for Marchand added, “The The RRA’s purpose is to deliver only 3500 new Dufty of San Francisco left size of the jobs/housing the greatest number is full BART board demonstrated link the ACE trains from San BART riders by 2040, not the room before the vote. imbalance that has been cre- BART to Livermore. It is that BART is incapable of Joaquin Valley to BART. the 12,000-plus new riders RAIL AUTHORITY ated in San Francisco. The also the greatest economic building a 5-mile extension. Originally the idea was to that the Livermore exten- READY TO MOVE expectation of the tech in- benefit.” Now the Measure BB funds make that link at the Isabel sion would have provided. RRA is ready to start dustry in San Francisco and Eddie Alvarez, a business go to the AB758 Regional station in Livermore. Now, Livermore rejected BRT moving quickly toward a the Peninsula, as outlined in trades union official, said Rail Authority that will now the transfer will have to squarely, saying it would plan and a design, said RRA reports by the Silicon Valley that the extension would move ahead to plan to build occur at the East Dublin/ create more congestion, Executive Director Michael Leadership Group, is that the be “great for jobs, and the a rail connection cheaper, Pleasanton BART station. because the Isabel Neigh- Tree. The RRA board will East Bay will provide much people who live there, and faster and more efficiently.” The $400 million that borhood Plan would attract a look at the first models, of the housing for Silicon who go to San Francisco. The Valley-controlled proj- would have gone toward tremendous number of resi- with projected ridership Valley tech workers. One union member needed numbers, probably in July. Haggerty stated in an e- two hours to get to a meet- “From July on, we’ll have mail earlier this week, ”It is ing,” he said. a preferred concept or alter- disappointing that the BART Opponents of the BART natives, then refine the cost board rejected a project that rail extension included Vic- Veterans Take Part in estimates, schedules, and has been widely supported, toria Fierce, who said the who would operate and own and expected, by so many in Bus Rapid Transit was bet- the preferred alternative,” our community for so long. ter, because it fit the budget Honor Flight Bay Area said Tree. I have advocated tirelessly for BART, and could be put RRA will work with for more than two decades into service much faster. ACTC to secure Measure for this project as traffic Fierce, who lives in Oak- BB funds, said Tree. “From and congestion in the I-580 land, said improving the core what I understand, they corridor has only worsened.” system is important. can be spent when the EIR “We’re being handed Kyle Conroy, a daily is completed. It might be lemons, and we’ll just have BART rider, opposed the ex- awhile before we access to figure out a way to make tension because BART has the funds. To some extent, lemonade. The one benefit limited resources. Some $1 we will be competing with of the board’s decision is billon of the necessary $1.6 other agencies for funds,” that it puts the community in billion to finance the exten- he added. control,” said Haggerty. He sion had not been identified, Because the project is was referring to the initiative he said. “mega-regional,” linking that the Valley can now take Kevin Burke said that the Central Valley to the through RRA. building 4000 units at Isabel Bay Area, there is increas- Haggerty said, “I can would not be enough. “It ing interest in Sacramento assure you, we will make should have 20,000 units,” to provide funding. “That’s every effort to secure all of he said. He supported the why RRA is moving so the $400 million in Measure BRT alternative. quickly to refine the project, BB funding that is devoted Matt Kyoto, who lives and come up with the most to passenger rail service in in the Tri-Valley goes to cost-efficient way to connect the I-580 corridor.” school in San Francisco. He those two train systems,” LIVERMORE RESI- declared, "Your (passenger) said Tree. DENTS load is expanding. You don’t “As we start to close the PRESENTED THEIR want more load. It hurts (financial) gap, I think the CASE service.” federal government will be A busload of Livermore Joel Ramos, a regional interested in the regional ap- proponents of the rail ex- planning official for Trans- proach. The Administration tension attended the BART form, a transit advocacy would like to see public- meeting, and spoke in favor non-profit, said that he lives Pictured left to right are Carl Malotte, John Van Arsdale, Neno Aiello, Tom Sherba private partnerships, and of it. in San Francisco, where “we there will be opportunities Dale Kaye, CEO of In- face overcrowded trains, By Carol Graham unseen.” comrades. Honor Flight is to look at that,” said Tree. novation Tri-Valley, said delays, breakdowns, and At 89, John Van Arsdale Honor Flight tour stops making a difference in the RRA meetings alternate the BART extension not fare increases,” with no thought his traveling days include the National WWII lives of our veterans, giving between the LAVTA head- only would provide more discounts for low-income were over. Memorial, United States them the recognition, honor quarters in Livermore and workforce housing in Liver- people. Once those needs “But this trip was to be Navy Memorial, Air Force and respect they might not the Tracy Transit Center. more, but also would help are met, BART can do “what an exception,” said daugh- Memorial, United States have a chance to feel oth- Tracy will host the next commuters coming from we all want — extend BART ter Cindy Jones. “He was Marine Corps War Memo- erwise.” meeting at 2 p.m. June 13, the west to Livermore jobs. for all.” elated, and very proud to be rial, Women in Military Ser- Veterans are flown on a at 50 E 6th St. There will be Livermore has big employ- able to go.” vice for America Memorial, first-come, first-served ba- The trip that lured Van Vietnam Veterans Memorial, sis, although top priority is Arsdale into travelling again Korean War Veterans Me- given to WWII veterans and was offered by Honor Flight morial, Lincoln Memorial, those with terminal illnesses, FORMULA Bay Area (HFBA), a non- Smithsonian National Air followed by Korean and (continued from page one) profit that provides veterans and Space Museum, Na- Vietnam War veterans who what the formula promises.” associate degrees, or before with free trips to tour Wash- tional Museum of American served stateside or overseas. The letter advocates for $6 million to address the “The network of the transferring with Associ- ington, D.C., memorials History, and Arlington Na- Army veteran Carl Ma- California Community Col- ate Degrees for Transfer to dedicated to their service tional Cemetery. lotte, 87, was fighting in problem of textbook afford- ability through expanding leges is the largest system complete bachelor degrees and the wars in which they “It was a moving experi- the Korean War when, “I of higher education in the at four-year institutions. fought. ence to witness the Chang- was shot by a sniper in my community college Open Educational Resources, country. We serve over 2 The student senate de- “Visiting the memorials ing of the Guard at the Tomb right shoulder and the bul- million students every year. scribes a similar perfor- brought back memories of the Unknown Soldier at let came out my left lower publicly accessible digital resources with open licens- Restructuring the funding mance-based funding model, of war times, mainly of Arlington Cemetery,” said back,” he said. “The bullet ing. Textbooks are estimated formula for a system this instituted in Indiana, to warn the Korean War when I Sherba. “I’m really glad I passed through me without to be 40% of the total cost far-reaching deserves much against possible unintended served, but also World War went on the Honor Flight. It hitting any vital organs. I of community college at- more time for vetting.” consequences: “In Indiana, II and the Vietnam War,” was patriotic, and gave me was airlifted to Okinawa, tendance. The Chabot Student universities became more said Van Arsdale, an Army hope for the future of this and upon my discharge from Chancellor Jackson also Senate has written a state- selective and less racially veteran. “Everywhere we great country.” the hospital I was awarded calls on the state legisla- ment of opposition to the and economically diverse went we were recognized The cost for veterans is the Purple Heart and sent ture to approve $5 million Governor’s funding model. after performance-based and thanked for our service free, and includes airfare, home.” ongoing and $13.5 million Though drafted before the funding was implemented.” by the public.” transportation, food and Malotte went on to serve in one-time funding for May budget revision, the Further, the senate ad- Van Arsdale was one of lodging. Each HFBA in- 14 years in the Air Force. financial aid technology statement cites a projected monishes the State of Cali- four residents of Heritage cludes around 25 Bay Area “Seeing the memorials modernization. loss for Chabot College of fornia for a lack of diligence Estates, a Livermore senior- veterans and their guard- made me proud to have Finally, the Chancellor between $8-10 million under in testing the feasibility asks that Cal Grant B awards, the new funding model due of the performance-based living community, who re- ians, partner volunteers served my country,” he said. to cost of living adjustments. funding model across its ceived an Honor Flight on who attend to the veterans’ “My favorite part of the trip intended to aid California’s low-income students, be The students see a problem community college system. April 8-10. needs and pay their own way was the welcome we got with an expected increased While opposed to Gov- Coming up is an infor- (around $1,000). everywhere we went ̶ our given to more community college students. While 66% reliance on federal funding ernor Brown’s new funding mational presentation about “It was priceless, just arrival at the airport in Balti- sources such as Pell Grants model, the Chabot Student future Honor Flights. It will priceless,” said David Van more, clapping and cheering of the state’s higher educa- tion population is made-up under the new model, since Senate does support Assem- be held at Heritage Estates, Arsdale, who accompanied at various locations in D.C., many students would not be bly Bill 2767, introduced 900 East Stanley Blvd., on his father. “We saw time and the welcome home we of community college stu- dents, they receive just 6% eligible for such federal aid. by Assembly Member Jose June 6, the 74th anniversary stand still. Seeing the faces got at the San Francisco of total Cal Grant resources. Another concern is that Medina. The bill would of the Normandy landings in and names of the men and airport. That was something Chabot College’s Clas- students often take longer require that the Legislative France, commonly known women who gave their lives I will never forget.” sified Senate President, than three years to gradu- Analyst’s Office study the as D-Day. The public is so that we as Americans Each of the veterans ex- Noell Adams, expressed ate and receive a certificate 2017-18 California Com- invited to the free presenta- may live in peace and have pressed gratitude for Honor the senate’s concern about or degree. Completion in munity College funding for- tion, which begins at 3:15 freedom was impactful to Flight Bay Area for making the “significant impact three years is the limit given mula and issue a report with p.m. me. Every American owes it the trip possible. It was a the Governor’s proposed for a district to be able to recommendations on new “The atmosphere of the to themselves, to each other, sentiment echoed by the community college fund- count the student under the models to the legislature. Honor Flight trip was very and to our children to go see veterans’ family members. ing formula would have proposed “success incen- The student senate urges the upbeat and positive, but for themselves.” “Dad loved seeing the on our district’s ability to tive” metric and receive college district and its state conversely somber at the Veteran Neno Aiello, 89, historical sights,” said Jones. continue effectively serving funding from that source. representatives to consider war memorials,” said Navy served in the Army during “I thank him and every vet- our students and community. The student senate points “the financial burdens this If approved, the formula out that many low-income funding model will place veteran Tom Sherba, 90. “It the Korean War. After hear- eran who served in the armed students may work or have on our college district and felt inspiring at the Lincoln ing about HFBA, he said, “I services of the United States. would lead to dramatic cuts in our district. Services to family responsibilities that communities and advocate Memorial, sad and somber wondered if this might be a They have kept us safe, and could preclude them from at the Vietnam Memorial, good time for me to claim allowed us to live the free students would need to be against its implementation.” cut. Classes would need to finishing in three years. The CLPCCD will be and a little ghostly at the my first veteran’s benefit life we do today.” They also claim that on aver- Korean War Memorial with ever. Honor Flights are for To learn more, visit hon- be cut. These types of cuts taking the Governor’s re- would make it more chal- age, California Community that feeling you get when the veterans, to give them orflightbayarea.org, and lei- College students in STEM vised budget into account someone’s watching you - the opportunity to go back surecare.com/our-communi- lenging for our students to as it drafts tentative budgets achieve their goals, which is fields exceed three years sensing their presence, yet in time to honor their fallen ties/heritage-estates. while pursuing certificates, for the coming 2018-19 fis- the exact opposite impact of cal year. MAY 31, 2018 • The Independent 11

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LVPAC Season Begins with BJ Thomas Appearance

Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC) has announced the 2018-2019 Bankhead Presents sea- son, which officially begins on September 8, 2018 with the Brilliance at the Bankhead Gala with Grammy Hall of Fame legend BJ Thomas. Among the nearly 40 events that are scheduled through May 2019 are acclaimed artists such as jazz great Branford Marsalis, rock guitarist Don Felder, and singer/songwriters Jim Messina and Melissa Manches- ter, all of whom will make their first appearance in Livermore. Returning favorites include comedian Tom Papa, fiddle virtuoso Natalie MacMaster, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with their infectious feel-good swing sound. Music of all genres as well as comedy, theater and dance are well represented, including a first visit to the Bankhead by all-male comic ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Member presale began May 23, 2018. Tickets for all shows go on sale to the public beginning June 13th. In addition, the Bankhead will take the opportunity this season to present some different performances including The Clairvoyants, whose mind-reading talents stunned the audience on “America’s Got Talent” in 2016, Cirque Éloize “Saloon”, a musical acrobatic ad- venture of the wild, wild West, and the visually-spectac- ular combination of dance moves, rhythms, and lighting effects that tell the story of “Currents” by Mayumana. Chicago’s Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, the first youth mariachi band ever nominated for a Latin Grammy, will appear in October on their first national tour. Executive Director Scott Kenison emphasized Liver- more Valley Performing Arts Center’s commitment to making entertainment accessible to all audiences. Start- Branford Marsalis Melissa Manchester, ing this summer and extending through the upcoming season, a new $20 seating level has been introduced for every single Bankhead Presents show. While quanti- ties are limited, Kenison hopes the opportunity to enjoy Musicals, complete with newsreel and cartoons of the era, dent Companies of the Bankhead – Del Valle Fine Arts, great artists at an affordable price will allow everyone will return in the fall with “On The Town,” “Showboat” Livermore-Amador Symphony, Livermore Valley Opera, in the community to be touched by the performing arts. and “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Pacific Chamber Orchestra, Rae Dorough Speakers Series, Tickets also priced at $20 for students and active mili- The Bankhead has established itself as a popular venue Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, and Valley Dance Theatre tary personnel are available year round. for comedy. This season a comic approach to nearly every – offer nearly 50 performances and events of their own Family-friendly events bring the arts to all ages holiday is offered from The Reduced Shakespeare Com- during the season. from the dazzlingly athletic feats of The New Chinese pany’s “The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged),” and The 2018-2019 Bankhead Presents Season opens at the Acrobats to Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience, Second City’s Valentine-themed “It’s Not You, It’s Me,” to end of the previously announced Summer Series which the original “all-dogs, all-fun” show. Family Films, Late Nite Catechism’s “Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?” features more than a dozen shows including country “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “The Princess Bride,” and Comedy and drama will merge in a single performance music legend Lee Greenwood, blues-rock band Indig- “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” are being screened at the of L.A. Theatre Works’ powerful production of “Steel enous, and the return of western swing greats Asleep at Bankhead this summer, and the popular Classic Film Magnolias” in October. In addition to Bankhead Presents shows, the Resi- (continued on page 2) 2 The Independent • MAY 31, 2018

Ben LVPAC (continued from front page) the Wheel. Daddy “The Ultimate Christmas MARCH Members of LVPAC 21 San Francisco Comedy Show (abridged)” 15 Masters of Soul are eligible for priority Competition 31 New Year’s Eve at the 18 Don Felder ticket purchase now and Bankhead 21 Cirque Éloize “Sa- receive a discount on OCTOBER loon” Bankhead Presents shows 12 L.A. Theatre Works: JANUARY 22 Bumper Jacksons year-round as well as Steel Magnolias 18 Melissa Manchester 28 Will Ackerman: The other benefits. An intro- 14 The New Chinese 21 Branford Marsalis Gathering, 4 Guitars ductory membership offer Acrobats 31 Les Ballets Trockedero for just $99 runs through 25 Tom Papa de Monte Carlo APRIL the end of May 2018, and 27 Mariachi Herencia de 8 Mayumana “Currents” a new 35MM membership Mexico FEBRUARY 12 Late Nite Catechism: level has recently been 28 It’s Magic! 8 Russian National Ballet: “Will My Bunny Go To established for those un- “Don Quixote” Heaven?” der the age of 35 at a cost NOVEMBER 12 A Bowie Celebration 14 Lonesome Traveler: of just $55. To become a 2 Jim Messina 14 The Music of ABBA The Concert with Peter member, contact the de- 7 Nobuntu (Arrival from Sweden) Yarrow velopment department at 11 Chris Perondi’s Stunt 15 Second City: “It’s Not 925-373-2305 or visit the Dog Experience You, It’s Me” MAY website at lvpac.org. 24 The Clairvoyants 3 The Drifters SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 27 Natalie MacMaster 5 Capitol Steps 8 Brilliance at the Bank- 20 Doo Wop Project & Donnell Leahy: Vi- 12 San Francisco String head with BJ Thomas Christmas sions of Cape Breton and Trio: The Sgt. Pepper 15 Ottmar Liebert & Luna 21 Irish Christmas in Beyond Project Negra America 28 International Guitar 20 Big Bad Voodoo 23 Reduced Shakespeare: Night

Pleasanton Looking for Teen Poets Laurete The City of Pleasanton is hunting for two Teen Poets Laureate to serve for the 2018-2019 academic year. Incoming high school juniors and seniors who enjoy writ- ing, inspiring others, and are interested in contributing to their community are encouraged to apply. One student from each city high school, Amador and Foothill, will be selected to serve. Applicant must be enrolled and in good standing at their respective school. Application dead- line is Wednesday, June 13. Selected candidates will be invited to interviews on June 21 and July 31. The purpose of the Pleasanton Teen Poet Laureate program is to help foster an appreciation for composing, reading, reciting, and listening to poetry in and around the city. The goal is also for the poets to bring some fun and creativity to the role. Community Service hours are given for this volunteer post. NOTE: Incoming juniors may potentially serve for 2 years if desired and all parties are in agreement. Examples of past projects that a Teen Poet Laureate could pursue are: casual poetry readings and gatherings on their school campus as well as middle and elementary schools; assisting middle school teachers with poetry programs at their school sites; collaborating with each other and/or adult poets on poetry workshops, open mics, or community poetry slams… the sky’s the limit! Events may be held on school campuses or at city venues. More information and application: http://www. firehousearts.org/programs/literary-arts, or contact Julie Finegan, (925) 931-4849 or jfinegan@cityofpleasantonca. gov New Chinese Acrobats MAY 31, 2018 • The Independent 3 Tuesday Tunes Concert Series Announced June 19 LunaFish, Psychedelic rock of the late 60's & early 70's June 26 Spencer Sussman Jazz Combo. Smooth jazz July 3 Sacred Fire, Santana tribute band July 10 David Thornton Band, Original blues, country & rock July 17 Secret Tattoo, Jazz combo: “Great American Song Book” July 24 One Mile, Pop songs: 60’s through today July 31 Element 116 / Matt Finders Combo, Jazz August 7 Audio Illusion, Classic Rock, Pop, & Blues-- 50's to the present August 14 Tito Gonzalez y su Son de Cuba, Cuban dance rhythms

Summer is almost here and Tuesday Tunes, the popular music of Spencer Sussman Jazz Combo, Secret Tattoo free concert series, opens its 10-week run on June 12 at playing jazz and more from the Great American Song 6:45 pm with returning country, Americana and blues Book, One Mile with singer-songwriters from the 60’s singer Lisa-Marie Johnston. Produced by the Livermore through today, and Matt Finders with Matt Finders Combo LIVERMORE-AMADOR SYMPHONY Cultural Arts Council (LCAC) on the Shea Homes Stage and his Element 116 youth jazz group. New groups in- in front of the Bankhead Theater, the series brings a mix clude David Thornton Band with original blues and coun- of jazz, rock, blues and Cuban bands. Major sponsorship try, the Santana tribute band Sacred Fire, and Cuban-born is provided by Shea Homes, with additional support by Tito Gonzalez and the “Son de Cuba” playing authentic Tri-Valley Conservancy and The Independent. Cuban dance rhythms. The summer series ends August 14. Denise Leddon, LCAC’s coordinator of the series com- For the complete schedule, please go to www.lcac.org. Soloist Jennifer Kloetzel, cellist ments, "Everybody I have talked to is so excited about Music lovers are encouraged to pick up dinner to-go Livermore Cultural Arts Council producing these concerts from one of the many Downtown Livermore restaurants Sat JUN 2 • 8pm again. It has been hard work for our team but it will be and picnic to the wonderful sounds at the Bankhead Plaza. Prelude Talk • 7pm well worth the effort." Tuesday Tunes will bring you great Summer 2018 Schedule concerts. Returning bands include LunaFish with a Wood- June 12 Lisa-Marie Johnston, Country, Americana and stock rock sound, Audio Illusions mixing classic rock, pop Blues and blues from the 50’s to the present, the smooth jazz Concerts in the Park Begin June 1 The Pleasanton Downtown Association’s (PDA) Con- (at their own risk) in Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks, cert in the Park series will take place every Friday night they are asked to wait until the morning of the concert to CIRQUANTIQUE from June 1 through August 31, featuring an eclectic mix do so. The use of rocks to hold down blankets is prohib- Tue JUN 5 • 7:30pm of music from high energy hits, big band, bluegrass and ited, as large rocks can damage lawn-mowing equipment. folk to 50’s and 60’s oldies, contemporary and classic Also, the use of plastic tarps, which can burn the grass, is rock. The free concerts run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and not allowed. take place at Lions Wayside Park on the corner of First 2018 Concert in the Park Line-Up and Neal Streets. June 1 – Retroactive, Pop 60’s – Today May is for New this year, Neal Street will be closed between June 8 - Cooltones, Big Band Lions Wayside Park and Delucchi Park, allowing for a June 15 – Michael Beck Band, Country safer concert experience. The street will be closed from June 22 - The Groove Doctors, High Energy Hits Membership 5:30pm to 9:30pm. June 29 - Crawdad Republic. Folk/ Bluegrass HELP US GROW Beer Baron, one of the presenting sponsors will be July 6 – Audio Illusion, Rock/ Pop/ Blues 50’s to Today serving up food every week. Grab dinner right in the July 13 – Michelle Lambert, Indie Special Membership Offer park from Beer Baron or pick up dinner “to go” from one July 20 – The 925 Band, Funk/ Rock/ Pop Dance $99 until May 31 of Downtown Pleasanton's many restaurants. Concert July 27 – The Dropsticks, Classic Rock goers can even responsibly enjoy their own wine or beer August 3 - The Apes, Contemporary Rock Get the Best Seats! while listening to music. Concert goers are invited to August 10 - Tommy and the 4 Speeds, 1950’s to 1970’s Member Presale: 2018-19 Season stop by the PDA information table near the stage at Lions August 17- Max Cruise, Rock, Pop and R&B www.lvpac.org/donate Wayside Park to enter a free raffle for a chance to win gift August 24 – Magic Moments, 1950’s – 1980’s cards and special prize baskets from local businesses. August 31 – Public Eye, High Energy Rock & Roll 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org While guests are allowed to put out blankets and chairs 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • MAY 31, 2018 Work by Young Writers Recognized

A dozen students from Tri-Valley high schools were recently honored for their essays, poetry and short stories that won awards in a contest sponsored by the Tri-Valley Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club. The students were recognized at a Sunday ceremony in the Livermore Library on May 20. The keynote speaker was Mitali Perkins. She has writ- ten ten novels for young readers, including "You Bring the Distant Near," which won the Walter Dean Myers Honor Award and was nominated for the National Book Award. According to Perkins, students can use their writing to bring people together or to divide them. She said writing is a powerful tool and encouraged students to use it for pleasure, peace-making and protesting. "It takes great courage for students to submit writing to strangers to evaluate and comment on it," Tri-Valley Writers President Patricia Boyle said. "I'm proud of the students who entered the contest and took the risk of shar- ing their work." Essay winners include: First Place, Nivriti Krish- namurthy, "The Bird That Showed Me Beauty" (Dublin); Mitali Perkins with winners. Second Place, Meghna Pamula, "The Permanence of ley); and Honorable Mention, Yuwei Dou, "Bike Riding" tion, Alison Wu, "Leafless Trees" (Amador). Plastic" (Dougherty Valley); Third Place, Arushi Avachat, (Amador). Connie Hanstedt was the Tri-Valley Writers chair for "of honey and spice" (Foothill); and Honorable Mention, Short story award recipients are: First Place, Yuwei the contest. The CWC Tri-Valley Branch invites writers Ananya Varshneya, "In My Eyes" (Dublin). Dou, "Becoming Nancy" (Amador); Second Place, Chloe of all genres and experience levels to learn about their Poetry awards went to: First Place, Melanie Kim, "The Jeon, "The Silver Brooch" (Amador); Third Place, Janice craft at its monthly meetings. For more information about Colors of Jingxi" (Monte Vista); Second Place, Annie Liu, "Cherish" (Dublin); Honorable Mention, Cassidy the CWC Tri-Valley Branch, contact Patricia Boyle at Pollak, "Years" (San Ramon Valley); Third Place, Jill Lee, Cheng, "The Real Award" (Foothill); and Honorable Men- [email protected] or visit http://www.trival- "missing april showers, missing may girl" (Dougherty Val- leywriters.org.

'Peace on the Potomac' to Raise Funds for Tri-Valley Haven

Tri-Valley Haven’s Board of Directors will host a In order to raise funds for the Capital Campaign, the $130,000 that can match your contribution dollar for charity event on June 30, 2018 from 2PM to 5PM to Board is offering sponsorships at the Silver ($500), Gold dollar”, said Ann King, Executive Director, Tri-Valley raise funds and awareness for the Tri-Valley Haven’s ($1,000) and Platinum ($2,500) levels. Additional oppor- Haven. domestic violence shelter and programs. tunities to sponsor in-kind or $100 business card ads are Anyone who would like to be an event sponsor or The event, dubbed “Peace on the Potomac” is a available as well. donate to the Tri-Valley Haven, contact the Chairper- private charter on the U.S.S. Potomac (F.D.R.’s Float- This year’s signature event will bring awareness and son for this event, Andrea Brooks at 925.549.1894, ing Whitehouse) limited to 100 guests. It will feature raise funds to “anchor” the upcoming Capital Campaign or contact the Haven’s administrative building at live entertainment, free guided tours of the historic ship, to raise $1.5M in funds needed to rebuild the agency’s 925.449.5845. Tickets, which sell for $125 each or two food from a Jack London Square favorite and wine and domestic violence shelter. “Tri-Valley Haven has been for $200, are limited in number so don’t wait, this event beer from local Livermore wineries and craft breweries. sheltering and caring for thousands of battered women and is expected to sell out quickly. If weather is inclement, Tickets for this special event will be available on Event- their children at Shiloh for too many years. Although our the boat will remain docked during the event for safety bright or contact Brenda Dutton at 925.828.7173. first choice would be to end violence, the second choice of guests and crew. It is recommended to avoid wearing Each year the board has a signature event to raise is to shelter and care for women and their children in the high heeled or platform shoes. funds and awareness for the Haven. This year, a three- best way possible. Our old shelter is just not a welcoming For more information about this event visit the hour cruise on San Francisco Bay with live music from place any longer. Despite the love and compassion that FaceBook Event at: https://www.facebook.com/ The Queen of Hearts Duo and delicious small bites fills the house; it is a facility in desperate need of replace- events/865839940293031/?active_tab=about ike and from Kincaid’s will delight as the historic vessel cruises ment. Experts tell us that the best use of funds is to raze share or visit Tri-Valley Haven’s webpage at www. past famous landmarks such as Alcatraz. Tickets for the shelter and rebuild. We have an anchor gift of up to trivalleyhaven.org. this event are $125 for a single ticket or two for $200. MAY 31, 2018 • The Independent 5 Boosterthon Raises Over $20,000 for School

By Carol Graham fit and focused.” dance. The atmosphere was As students across the Boosterthons, started alive!” valley began dreaming of in 2002 in Alabama, take Boosterthon has three summer, students at Croce the work out of and inject programs that offer varying Elementary School geared energy into fundraising, levels of adult involvement up to raise money for next while engaging the entire with coinciding percentages year, hosting a Boosterthon student body without their of profit (65-85 percent), Fun Run on April 27. having to sell, order, store and team members work “It was fantastic! We are and distribute items. with Parent-Teacher Asso- the first school in Liver- “We raised over ciations to customize each more to use Boosterthon, $20,000,” Spitzer said. event. Boosterthon provides a company that assists “Working together as a music, balloon arches, an schools across the nation school to achieve a goal emcee and prizes, and sets in raising funds through is fun and so beneficial. up tracks around which hosting a fun run,” said Students learned how much students run, walk, dance or Briana Spitzer, Croce PTA’s they were raising daily and skip for a 30-minute period. vice president of fundrais- were blown away.” “Boosterthon was a com- ing. “We had a spectacular Boosterthon’s format is plete package that couldn't lead-up to the final event. simple: students run laps, be beat,” Spitzer said. “We Starting on April 18, we families gather pledges, and had held our own fun runs had a team on campus sponsors conveniently pay before, but they were all put pumping the kids up, shar- online or by check. Every together by parent volun- ing character traits and student in the school gets teers. We wanted to take Photos - Doug Jorgensen motivating the kids to stay to participate, regardless of our runs to a new level to financial contribution. truly get all of the faculty “I always receive so and students involved.” much joy seeing every For Croce, monies raised student in the school get to will purchase classroom participate,” said Andrew essentials that support a Kowalski, general manager STEAM (science, technol- for Boosterthon in Northern ogy, engineering, arts and California. “Their sense of mathematics) curriculum. accomplishment combined “The Boosterthon Fun with the community coming Run benefits that go to stu- together in a fun and special dents, faculty and parents way is incredible. The are extensive,” Spitzer said. program itself is a nine-day, “I hope that by spreading pledge-based fundraiser, the word, other schools in with the students raising our district and surrounding funds without having to sell districts see how teaming anything.” up with Boosterthon will Prior to the fun run, take fundraising to a never- Boosterthon team members seen-before level.” arrive on campus to conduct Yet the benefits Boost- character-building sessions erthon provides go well that highlight integrity, beyond monetary gains. enthusiasm, leadership, Added Kowalski, respect and community. “Schools receive a charac- “We had daily charac- ter program with the fund- ter lessons that kids were raiser so students learn how excited to learn and apply,” to impact their community, Spitzer said. “I loved seeing live with character and lead the daily gatherings in the a healthy lifestyle.” mornings and afternoons. To learn more, visit Live music played and kids, Boosterthon.com. parents and faculty could 6 The Independent • MAY 31, 2018

it never forgets. With every 2,000 daily steps a new little count! It’s not really walking.” light appears on my Fitbit band with the next one blink- “My Fitbit seems to think it counts. Who says steps ing encouragingly until all 5 lights dance and vibrate in an only count on concrete, Mr. Sock Man?” Staying Fit affirming little party on my wrist at day’s end. My phone I’m always happy when I see that my BART train updates me during the day on my progress. won’t be arriving for fifteen minutes. That leaves me By Linda Milanese I’ve been a Fitbit member since 2014. I think it was plenty of time to circle the station and get in some steps— I met an old friend in the Costco parking lot the other a Mother’s Day gift—one of those self-improvement, which no one notices because they’re all focused on their day. We had one of those fill-in-the blank conversa- expand-your-horizons gifts that one’s children enjoy giv- phones. Stuck at the airport? Great! There’s time to circle tions that are becoming more common lately—the ones ing. Newer versions offer way too many features for me, back to Starbuck’s a few times before getting on that that leave a thought stranded mid-sentence as your mind so I’m still wearing the Basic Flex 2 because monitoring confining airplane. Shopping at Costco? Now there’s a searches for the elusive name of a mutual friend, a favorite steps and sleep patterns eats up enough of my time. trip that’s sure to add a thousand warehouse steps plus the movie, a city in Italy . . . I’m the kind of person who has a hard time giving bonus ones of finding your car in the furthest reaches of It went something like this: something up once I’ve deemed it useful. Case in point: the parking lot. “Haven’t seen you since that author event at Towne phones. I carried one around for years that had an antenna When I signed up, I dutifully filled in all the data the Center Books. How have you been? Who was that author resembling a World War II movie prop. Once I proudly device asked for, and then a couple of years in I noticed we saw again?” reported to my children that passing drivers appeared very when I checked my friends’ “Personal info” they all had Hmm. I remember she wrote a book about the Nazi impressed by my calling AAA from my very own phone. “Nothing to Show” while mine included birthdate, height, Gold Train. Funny, refreshingly candid lady. What was her “No,” they replied. “They were probably just fascinated and weight for all to see. My limited tech expertise didn’t name?” by the antique device you were holding to your ear.” For allow me to erase my revealing personal info, so I did the “ I know her husband wrote a book about comics . . . it years I couldn’t give up my new little flip phone—what’s next best thing: changed my birthdate to the year 2000 and had two names in the title . . . “ a phone for? To call, right? I just push a button and it does shaved pounds off my weight to make it a ridiculous 99.9 “Kavalier and Clay!” the work. What else does one need in a phone? pounds. Anyone who accesses it will assume I’m a recent “Yes! And his name was . . . it starts with a ‘C’ . . . “ But here I was in 2014, evolved to not only using an high school graduate with an eating disorder. We both reach for our phones. iPhone but using the Fitbit App to track my steps and to Fitbit sends me badges to put my activity into perspec- She beats me to it. “Michael Chabon!” compete with my “friends.” tive and keep me inspired. The first 26 miles were marked “Of course! I always mix him up with Dave Eggers. I Did I mention that you can befriend other Fitbit users? by a Marathon badge. The badges kept appearing in inter- think they’re friends.” My kids are among my “friends” except for one outlier esting increments. My accumulating miles were compared “And Michael Chabon is married to . . . ?” who isn’t a joiner. Competing with “friends, “ it turns out, to geographic milestones like the length of Japan or India Wikipedia appears on my phone first. “Ayelet Wald- really is an incentive. or the Sahara Desert or the Russian Railway that happens man!” My husband, who resisted at first, is now my biggest to be 5,772 miles long. I’m waiting for the final badge And so it goes. competition. First thing he does before breakfast is take called “Earth” at 7,992 miles, which should pop up on my a long walk on the bike path to start the day with a safe phone any day now. That’s the distance, I think, from the Yes, I guess my quick recall is slipping—something I’d competitive cushion. North to South Pole and back again. I guess you start from rather believe is a negative effect of our convenient smart “Have a letter to mail?” he asks. “I’ll take it to the post the beginning after that and earn every badge a second phones. Not only do we not need to remember phone office.” time. Now there’s a goal! numbers, there’s no need to remember anything! But more “Need that book returned? . . . I was just on my way to As it stands, I’ve walked almost 16 million steps in the likely, the phone isn’t the culprit. the library.” last four years which adds up to just about a round trip A few years ago I read a piece by what’s-his-name* Oh, I know exactly what he’s up to. I must add that to New York. Siri tells me the average person who lives on turning fifty with tips on how to remember your dog’s he’s been known to hold off mowing the lawn until his to 80 years old walks 110,000 miles in a lifetime! So if I name. He explains that memory is like a file cabinet that Fitbit is charged. And he’s taken to riding his bike again keep up this pace, I should hit that mark in the year 2042 runs out of room with a lifetime of important things taking since he found out he could record his steps by putting the when I’m 101. up space—things like the lyrics of “Volare.” wristband into his sock. I’ve developed plantar fasciitis over the last few years Since I have no control over the file cabinet, I try to I get a second wind at the end of the day. If I’m behind for which, on the advice of a podiatrist, I’ve invested a stay fit in other ways. I do a little yoga, drink a lot of wa- in steps, I circle the house during the 11:00 news and fortune in arch supports and stiff-soled shoes. But it’s so ter and never leave home without a Fitbit activity tracker finish up with a kind of line dance for Stephen Colbert’s worth it as I limp through parking lots trying to locate my strapped to my wrist. Actually, I never take a step without “Late Night” monologue. My husband, exhausted after a car, happy in the knowledge that my taskmaster wristband my Fitbit because it records my daily steps, and 10,000 long day on his feet, dozes on the couch. is busy logging all those roving steps. is the goal. It’s synched with my computer and phone, so He occasionally wakes up to protest, “That doesn’t *Steve Martin (what’s-his-name)

Religion Chat To Focus on Path to Leadership

The Religion Chat will meet on a summer schedule in Topic will be What is Your Religion's Path to Leader- After the presentations, there will be time for questions June-July-August: 7-8:15 p.m. ship? What are the requirements for becoming a leader? and for attendees to share in small groups. The June Religion Chat will be held at Congregation What is the process for choosing your congregation's With the purpose of bringing people of different faiths Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct. in Pleasanton on Wednes- leader? or no faith together to learn from each other and talk to day, June 13 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. The facility will be open (This will be the fourth and last session for this topic.) each other, Interfaith Interconnect has a number of varied from 6:30-8:30 p.m. so attendees have a chance to visit Speakers are Angelika Voss-Quinn, Scientology, and programs throughout the year. Interfaith.interconnect@ with each other. The event is free and all are welcome. Gaurav Rastogi, Hindu. gmail.com There is parking in the adjacent lot. MAY 31, 2018 • The Independent 7 Sister City Delegation Pays Visit to Pleasanton The Pleasanton Tu- lancingo Sister City Association is celebrating its 35th year in 2018. A delegation of 30 association members from Tulancingo visited Pleasanton in April to celebrate with us. During this visit we had an opening gala at Castlewood Country Club including appetizers, din- ner and music provided by Jon Grantham's Ama- dor Valley High School musicians, Sax Duet (Aoife and Jerry), Brass Quartet Photo - John Buyer (Kahram, Spencer, Michael and Mark), and Jazz Trio (Robin, Daniil and Logan). A day was spent with the City of Pleasanton Livermore School of representatives who shared their expertise with the delegation including a presentation by Director of Dance to Perform Economic Development, Pamela Ott; a tour of the Dublin San Ramon Services Narnia, the Ballet District which treats the waste water for the City of Pleasanton; a tour of the Sister City delegation welcomed. Pleasanton Police Station One day while engaging in a game of hide and seek, four sisters stumble across a including a presentation Molinaro Gina Cardera, Benicia-Tula Sister City. magical wardrobe, which transports them to a whole new world called Narnia. While and demonstrations by the Pleasanton Lions Club, Further information SWAT team and the K-9 Hidalgos Little Market, about the sister city pro- in Narnia, the sisters become friends with a beaver, a fox, and some woodland sprites. Tri-Valley Soroptimists, gram, can be found at www. They also meet Pere Noel, Ms. Tumnus the resident faun, and Aslan, the former ruler unit; a presentation and tour of Fire Station 1. Other ac- Amador High School, ptsca.org New members of Narnia. They are told to be wary of the wicked White Witch, who has kept winter tivities during the week in- are welcome. in Narnia for many months. The sisters, along with Aslan, hope to welcome spring to cluded breakfast at Callippe Narnia and return Aslan to her reign of the land. Country Club sponsored The Ballet Division at Livermore School of Dance presents the classic tale of “Nar- by the Pleasanton Lions nia." Dancers of all ages will delight audience members with classical and contemporary Club; a tour of Lawrence styles of ballet, complete with music from Ezio Bosso, Leonard Bernstein, Annie Len- Livermore Laboratory; nox, Gabriel Faure, and many other popular artists. wine tasting; a cruise on Presents Performances are Friday, June 15th and Saturday, June 16th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, San Francisco Bay; a dinner June 17th at 2:00 pm at the Livermore High School Theater. dance with Big Band music Livermore School of Dance opened in 2004 under the ownership of Shelly Schoen- at Garre Winery’s Bella Event Center; a visit to dienst and Liz Roberts. The main goal of the studio has always been to teach proper Benicia, a sister city of Tula terrence technique in a positive and nurturing environment. Dancers from age 2 through adult which is near Tulancingo; may take classes with the Ballet Division in ballet technique, pointe, floor barre, and cre- dinner with individual Brewer’s ative movement. Master classes are also offered on a regular basis with world-renowned Pleasanton families; a fam- Acoustic Jazz Quartet guest instructors. During the summer, weeklong camps are available for dancers ages 3 ily picnic open to the public through 9 with themes ranging from The Little Mermaid’s Lost Treasure to Tinkerbell’s and a Farewell dinner. june 16 Adventures in Neverland. For older dancers, there are plenty of workshops and inten- Contributing to the suc- sives to enjoy. cess of the visit wereCity of show start at 7pm Tickets to “Narnia” are $12/$16/$20 each. Thwy are available at https://26657.dance- Pleasanton, John Madden tickets: $15 at door Inking’s coffee & tea ticketing.com. family, Garre Winery’s Bel- or eventbrite.com 530 Main st, Pleasanton la Rosa Event Center, Bob

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classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, Beginning Linocut and Handcolor- calling (925) 960-1194 or via the web- ater.org, 373-6800. Method 4; 8 p.m. June 23. Firehouse art exhibits and information pertaining ing Workshop, A two-day workshop site at www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. Jazz at Inklings - Friday, June 8th fom Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., to the art field, 2155 Third St., Liver- introducing the art of making linocut Beginners are welcome. Bring some New York Michael Marcus, Soprano & Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or more. The gallery has been open since prints. A fun technique for making music to share with the group. Ukuleles Tenor Saxes, wit the Tri-Valley Jazz Trio. 931-4848. 1974 and is run as a co-op by local multiple prints. Learn about designing, are available for purchase. Small $10 7 to 9 pm 530 Main St., Pleasanton. No Pleasanton Chamber Players present artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 transferring your design to linoleum, and fee to cover meeting costs. admission charge. “Homage to Hungary;” 2 p.m. June 24. p.m. For information call 449-9927. carving techniques. Students will print Inklings- Terrence Brewer's Acoustic Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Members of the Pleasanton Art League on a variety of papers and add color WINE & SPIRITS Jazz Quartet performing jazz originals Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Public Art Circuit are currently with watercolor, colored pencils. June 3 Wood Family Vineyards, Fun Fridays - and standards Saturday June 16th or 931-4848. exhibiting art at six businesses in the & 10, 10am - 4pm. Adult, $145. Both- Tasting room open from noon to 7 pm 7p.m.$15 at door presented by Red Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing well Arts Center, Livermore. To register with live music from 5-8 pm. 6/01/18 legged Frog Productions ON THE STAGE locations are: Bank of America at 337 and for more information, contact Karen Mark Clarin and company; 6/08/18 Shawn Colvin, 7:30 p.m. June 21, Bank- 2018 Livermore Shakespeare Festival: Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Barry at [email protected] Frankie Bones Project goes Country head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. The Importance of Being Earnest: A Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters Art Classes always on-going at the with guest musician; 6/15/18 The www.bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Anna Edwards work Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & Bothwell Arts Center. Acrylics, oils, wa- Mundaze; 6/22/18 Better Days; 6/29/18 “You’ve Got A Friend:” The Carole King Oscar Wilde and The Winter’s Tale by Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, tercolor, drawing, colored pencil, mixed Truth without Fear; 7/06/18 Meshach Songbook Performed by The Rhythm William Shakespeare. Performances LAA and PAL Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main media classes for adults and multiple Jackson; 7/13/18 MC & The Hammers; Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at children's classes always available. 7/20/18 Truth without Fear; 7/27/18 to Meet 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and Register at. bothwell.lvpac.org Chaz & Ed; 8/03/18 Michelle Lambert; LAA & PAL will meet The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal The Young Artists’ Studio has openings 8/10/18 Meredith McHenry; 8/17/18 Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in be- in its 2018 Summer Session. Artist Frankie Bones Project; 8/24/18 The June 11 at 7:P30 p.m. at the coming a member of the Pleasanton Art Peggy Frank welcomes interested Gitanos. 2407 Research Dr., Livermore. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 League or for information regarding the students ages 7 and older to sign up woodfamilyvineyards.com 8th St., Liverfmore. Meet- Public Art Circuit, call John Trimingham for a week or more of small group Las Positas Vineyards, Fri., June 1 "Eve- ings are open to everyone. at (510) 877-8154. instruction in art. Projects include all ning in the Vineyards" concert series Guest artist Anna Wild Folds, special exhibit at the kinds of drawing, painting, printmaking featuring Lisa Marie Johnston. Wine, Edwards will demonstrate Livermore Art Association Gallery, and sculpture and are held in Peggy’s non-alcoholic beverages along with featuring Robert Lange origami. April 11 studio. High school students working Artisan Pizza's available for purchase working with aacrylics. to June 29. Gallery located upstairs in on advanced portfolios are welcome, as (sorry no outside food or beverages Anna grew up in New the historic Carnegie Building, 2155 3rd are adults and families, if space allows. permitted) To purchase tickets, visit York City, and lived on St., Livermore. Open Wed.-Sat. 11:30 For information about the summer art www.laspositasvineyards.com go under Sugar Hill, a small enclave, to 4 and Sun. 10 to 2:30. No admission program or weekly school year lessons the section "happenings" and click on north of Harlem. Sugar Hill charge. contact her at (925) 443-8755 or email the concert. Doors open at 530pm with Fresh Works VIII, Annual Juried Fine Art [email protected]. concert beginning at 6pm. in the 1950s and 1960s was Exhibition. Annual show of Greater Bay Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Retzlaff Winery and Estate Vineyards, an exciting place to grow Area artists opens at the Firehouse Arts 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Annual Fathers Day Picnic, June 17, up. She heard stories of Center Harrington Gallery on Saturday, their own materials and easels. Open 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring a picnic, all of the famous African April 28, running through June 2. to all artists. Professional artist models kick back and enjoy the fine tunes Americans who had lived Featuring 73 works by 63 fine artists, (nude). No instructor. Students under of Jeff Bordes and the Burnt Ends. there during the glamour wide variety of media, including oil, 18 need written parental permission to Father’s Day competitions: Oldest dad, watercolor, photography, colored pencil, attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Dad that can hold the most kids. Table Ranjina Venkatachari of the Harlem Renaissance. sculpture, mosaic, and fibre. Adjudi- Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. decorating contest, Most lavish, Most They opened up a world of cated by Santa Cruz artist, juror, and art Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- family like, Sportiest. 1356 S. Livermore jazz and the musicians who lecturer Beverly Rayner. Regular gallery able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton Ave, Livermore. (925) 447-8941, To the Point’ Art Show made the music came alive hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday for more info about the workshop, retzlaffvineyards.com not only for Anna, but for from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ a.m.-3:00 p.m. (except opening day). earthlink.net. MUSIC/CONCERTS and Reception the neighborhood and the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- Bluegrass Style Music at the Bandstand, world. Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations always ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 and open mic. Kickoff Easter Sunday, An outstanding col- [email protected]. She says, “The Neigh- appreciated. are welcome to join this class. Classes 2 to 4 p.m. Fourth and K Streets, lection of pencil, colored The work on display borhood, the Music and the To the Point Pencil and Pen Art Show cover drawing, painting, print-making, Livermore. Continues first Sunday of pencil, and pen and ink includes pieces by members Musicians influenced my showcases colored pencil, graphite, pen sculpture and ceramics. For further in- the month until first Sunday in October. drawings by local artists is of “Pencil and Pen Artists,” art when I started painting and ink artists. Berkshire Hathaway formation, contact Thomasin Dewhurst Traditional Bluegrass, old time gospel, Realty, 1983 2nd Street, Livermore. May at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ national interest and message times. on display through July 3 at a group that meets weekly some 25 years later. The 6 through July 3; hours 9:00 to 5:00 or hotmail.com or visit http://childrensart- Acoustic instruments only. Berkshire Hathaway Home- at Emil Villas restaurant, urban landscape has been by appointment with Cher Wollard. classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music Service realty, 1983 Second plus other pencil and pen my focus, because cities Artists’ Studios EBOS ( East Bay Open Art Classes, For children, teens and every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 S. St., Livermore. artists from throughout the have always held a special Studios) June 2-3 and June 9-10 11am adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, Livermore Ave, Livermore. http://ret- “To the Point” show- area. fascination for me.” The - 6pm. Free catalogue of artists with painting, printmaking, sculpture and zlaffvineyards.com cases the work of 19 local The featured artists sights and sounds of the maps available in Livermore at Way Up ceramics taught by highly experienced Nor Cal Open Jam Nights, Thursday Art and Frame, 1912 Second Street; artist and art instructor, Thomasin De- and Sunday nights, 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. artists, featuring images of include: Maryann Kot, urban landscape weave a Bothwell Art Center, 2466 8th Street; whurst. Weekday and weekend classes, All equipment supplies, full PA with 4 plants, birds, animals and Linda Hopwood, Jan distinctive tapestry of color and in Pleasanton at Firehouse Arts Home school classes, Special classes vocal mics, 4 piece drum set w/double other subjects. Loomis, Barbara Blissert, and texture throughout her Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue. during school breaks offered. (925) kick, guitar and bass amp. Any style A reception for the show Ruth Simone-Kay, Viviana work. “I want the viewer 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ music. Bands welcome. Age 21 +. will be held Saturday, June E. Leon, Andrea My- to be drawn into the work, MEETINGS/CLASSES hotmail.com for further info. Place Live Music Club, 2562 Old First Drawing and Colored Pencil Open Stu- Piano and keyboard lessons, For St., Livermore. 2, 5-7 p.m. The public is ers, Joanne Spurr, Sharon spending time looking and dio, still life setup or work on an own children to adult. Beginner to early Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears welcome to stop by to meet Wood, Betsy Eltgroth, experiencing what a city is, ongoing project. Help is here from fellow intermediate level. Half-hour private regularly at: The Castle Rock Restaurant the artists, and enjoy wine Cheryle Newkirk, Maclyn stimulating their imagina- artists (gentle critiquing) and instructor classes or small group classes offered. in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- and hors d’oeuvres. Pons, Karen Scott, Marga- tion." Maryann Kot Sign up for 5 sessions- Twice-yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 the 2nd Tuesday each month from The show is also open ret Antonoff, Cat Taylor, There is no admission your choice of 8 available days. June or email [email protected] for 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, small for viewing during regu- Ranjina Venkatachari, Sue charge. 4, 11 also Thurs., May 31, June 7, 14. further info. cover. Both Mon. and Thurs. 9:30-noon. Adults Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last Livermore-Amador Symphony, Romantic lar business hours or by Jokela, Philip Dean and only. 5 sessions for $75. Bothwell Arts Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at Ga- Expressions, Jennifer Kloetzel, soloist. appointment with Cher Mary Young. ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Center 8th St. Contact maryannkot@ lina’s Music Studio located at 1756 First June 2, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Wollard, 925-784-4679 or Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- gmail.com St., Livermore. Confirm participation by First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- cated in the Carnegie Building, offers art MAY 31, 2018 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

June 28th – July 29th, 2018. Preview & Laureate from each high school to serve that have been covered include politics, Family Night of The Importance of Being for the 2018-19 Academic Year. Must governance, economics, military affairs, Earnest on June 28th. The Impor- be an incoming junior or senior enrolled history, sociology, science, the climate, tance of Being Earnest Opening Night and in good standing at their respective and religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, Performance on June 29th. Earnest high school. APPLICATION DEADLINE: for further questions performances are June 28, 29, 30, July Wednesday, June 13. Community We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- 1, 6, 7, 8, 13 and 15. Preview & Family Service credit hours apply. THE ROLE: centered book group led by a small Night of The Winter’s Tale on July 12th. In fun and creative ways, the Teen Poet group of book club veterans, with The Winter’s Tale Bard Bash Opening Laureate helps foster an appreciation reading selections based on member Night, benefit dinner and performance for composing, reading, reciting, and recommendations and consensus. will be held on Saturday, July 14th. The listening to poetry in and around the No homework required– share your Winter’s Tale performances are July city. To learn more and apply, visit: insights or just listen in! Contact Nancy 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 and http://www.firehousearts.org/programs/ Tingstrom Turner at ntingstr@yahoo. 29. All performances begin at 7:30 PM. literary-arts, or contact Julie Finegan, com. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery & Tast- (925) 931-4849, or jfinegan@cityof- Wine & Wags, Sunday, June 3, 2018, ing Room, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. pleasantonca.gov. noon to 4:30 p.m. Livermore Valley’s $25-$58. Bard’s Bash performance with dog friendly wineries host a day of fun dinner on July 14th: $150. Family Nights VOLUNTEER for dogs and their owners across the (Earnest) on June 28th and (Winter’s Seeking Volunteers: dancers/singers region. Bring your friendly four legged Tale) on July 12th: Kids Tickets $5. Kids novice to professional for flash mob friends (on a leash, of course), and 18 & Under on all other performances performance in Livermore on July 22, enjoy a day in beautiful Wine Country. are $18. (925) 443-BARD or www. 2018. Looking for multi-generations: Local animal rescues will be partnered LivermoreShakes.org 12 each elementary school age, young with wineries promoting adoptions of San Francisco Shakespeare Festival adults, adults, seniors. Contact Sandra their furry friends that need a home. Free Shakespeare in the Park produc- Harrison Kay for more details Writeous- Tickets $30 online; $35 day of event. tion of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. [email protected] Livermore Valley Winegrowers Associa- Pleasanton’s Amador Valley Community tion. www.lvwine.org Park, Santa Rita Road and Black Avenue MISCELLANEOUS 100th Annual Livermore Rodeo, June at 7 p.m. on June 30, and July 1, 7, 8, Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours 9 and 10. Robertson Park Stadium, 14, and 15. Free. of the 140+ year old ranch and free, Livermore; rodeo action begins at 3 family friendly seasonal activities. The p.m. To see all of the rodeo events, go to The New Choir COMEDY last Sunday of each month, 1-4 PM. www.livermorerodeo.org Free Comedy Show every Thursday Go to www.livermorehistory.com for Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 9, 10 at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the the monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., a.m. downtown Livermore. Presented by Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 First Livermore. the Rotary Club of Livermore. St. in Livermore. Political Issues Book Club meets the Alameda County Fair will run 18 total New Choir to Present Dublin 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads days from Friday, June 15 through MOVIES books about issues and trends that are Sunday, July 8. Alameda County Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Public driving current affairs in both the na- Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. www.alamed- Concert of Anthems and Psalms Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday of the tional and international arenas. Topics acountyfair.com month. The films are free and are The New Choir will the Chichester Psalms of program are works by the screened in the Pleasanton Library large Renaissance Italian Jewish meeting room. Theme this year is "Turn- New York Jazz Comes perform “My Heart Is Indit- Leonard Bernstein, sung in ing the Wheels." Everyone is welcome ing!”, a concert of anthems Hebrew with instrumental composer, Salamone Rossi, to attend. Some films are mature in To Pleasanton and psalms from the Jew- accompaniment, in cel- Mendelssohn, Fauré, and content and may not be suitable for ish and Christian tradi- ebration of the composer’s San Francisco composer children. For more information or as- 'Jazz at Inklings', the Kirke Mechem. sistance, contact the Pleasanton Public monthly Friday evening tions. The concert will be 100th birthday. Also on the Library at (925) 931-3400, extension 4. presented at 5 pm, Sunday, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. concert organized by the Bankhead Film Series: 7 p.m. June 6, Pleasanton Jazz Society, June 3 at All Saints Episco- "Shall We Dance." Bankhead Theater, will break new ground for pal Church, 555 Waverley 2400 First Street, Livermore. Tickets its next concert on June $5 each. Avenue, Palo Alto, and at 8 8th. Until now, all the guest pm, Saturday, June 9 at St. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS soloists have been based Raymond Catholic Church, Auditions for: Guys and Dolls, Tri-Valley in California, but Michael 11555 Shannon Drive in Repertory Theatre. Performances at the Marcus, who will be fea- Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, tured on soprano and tenor Dublin. 11/03/18 - 11/18/2018. Directed by General admission tick- Kathleen Breedveld and Brian Olkowski, saxes, has long been based Musical Direction by Sierra Dee, in New York. Besides play- ets are $25 when purchased Choreography by Kelly Krauss Cooper. ing regularly in New York's on line at the New Choir Audition date June 7th at starting many leading jazz venues, website, www.newchoir. 7:00pm ( no appointment necessary), 1020 Serpentine Lane Suite 101 Pleas- Michael has played in ma- org, or $30 at the door. Stu- anton. (suite is in the back of building.) jor jazz festivals in London, dents and Seniors are $18. Callbacks June 10th ( by invitation Paris, Germany, Finland, Featured works are the only). Bring sheet music in your own key Austria and Canada. (no transposing), 16-32 bars up-tempo Michael Marcus program title Coronation Broadway (no Disney), Bring a current Here in Pleasanton's Anthem by Handel, in Inklings Event Room, Mi- Because of local spon- resume and head shot along with honor of the recent wed- audition form & conflict sheet. For any chael will be accompanied sorship, admission to the questions, contact Kathleen Breedveld by the resident Tri-Valley Inklings Main Street con- ding of British Prince at [email protected] Jazz Trio of Matt Finders, cert is free, doors open at 6 Harry and his American Teen Poet Laureate opening, The City pm and the music begins at of Pleasanton seeks new Teen Poets Kelly Fasman and teen-ager bride, Meghan Markle, and James Hall. 7 pm. 10 The Independent • MAY 31, 2018

Emergency Preparedness Program Offered Businesses BULLETIN BOARD A presentation titled Emergency Preparedness for the (Organizations wishing to run notices machine or serger, iron, ironing board, experience needed. Most Mondays, from 6980 or [email protected]. Business Community will take place on Friday, June 8, in Bulletin Board, send information to PO scissors, along with helping hands. (Those 11:00-12:00 at the Robert Livermore Com- Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care planning to stay all day should bring a munity Center. Small fee. Store, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will 2018, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, at the Livermore Public Li- of Bulletin Board or email information to bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful Counter Point (Addiction Family be 9 -67 Monday through Friday, 9-5 brary Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. [email protected]. Include name cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t Support Group), Counter Point is a free Saturday, closed Sunday. Donations can It’s free to attend. No sign-up is needed. Presented by of organization, meeting date, time, place make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, faith based, Christ centered (Al Anon be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the City of Livermore’s Emergency Manager Herbert Cole, and theme or subject. Phone number and arrange for kits that can be sews at home. based) program designed to help individu- building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 this one hour presentation will help attendees learn how contact person should also be included. Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 als with family members who suffer from PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. to protect their business from disaster. Cole will discuss Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) or [email protected] alcoholism and drug addiction. We meet Volunteer Drivers Needed: to Ohlone Audubon will meet Tuesday, Mini-Golf Tournament, hosted Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Cor- transport seniors to medical appoint- how to integrate Emergency Action Planning, Business June 5, 2018 at 5:00pm at Alviso Adobe by Unity of Tri-Valley Church June 9th, nerstone Fellowship (348 North Canyons ments. Volunteers chose when they want Impact Analysis, and Business Continuity Planning into Community Park, 3465 Old Foothill Road, 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at Golfland, 2533 Parkway, Livermore across from Costco) to drive, where and when, via email. All a seamless process that will prepare businesses for the Pleasanton. Meet in the Milking Barn. An- Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley. This is and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at St. that is needed is a valid driver's license, unexpected. nual Potluck Picnic/Installation of Offices, a fundraiser for the church. Anyone can Michael Elementary School (345 Church a registered vehicle, automobile liability For more information, visit Livermorelibrary.net or call Equipment Show-N-Tell.. Setup: 5:00pm; come to play and it's possible to sponsor a Street, Livermore). For further information insurance, and have a clear DMV record. Dinner 6:00pm. First equipment show- hole as well. Sponsors get to have a sign contact Kent (925-243-0211) or Rachel Contact Jennifer Cullen for information at the library at 925-373-5500. n-tell event. Members are encouraged to at their hole with their name and/or or- (510-501-1411). 931-5387 or [email protected]. Funding bring their birding equipment: binoculars, ganization. For more information, contact Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who for this program is provided by Alameda scope, or even phone apps, etc., tools Jerry Sandbrink, 510-387-0930. Unity of get together for events like board games, County Transportation Commission Mea- Livermore Chamber Launches that you use for bird watching. Please Tri-Valley is a welcoming faith community. movies and fan conventions. Meetings sure BB funds. bring yours to make it fun, comparative, Services are Sundays 10:00 a.m. at 7567 every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and board Italian Catholic Federation, meets Two New Programs and successful! For more information and Amador Valley Blvd., Ste. 108, Dublin. games A schedule of upcoming events 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. directions visit www.ohloneaudubon .org. Rev. Dinah Chapman, minister. www. can be found on Facebook at: Facebook. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce expand- Special Needs Trusts, June 4 unityoftrivalley.org com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who 7:00pm to 8:45pm. Livermore Public Master Gardeners, on site to answer Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more loves all things Italian is invited to meet to ed its programs this month with the launch of two new Library, 1188 South Livermore Ave., Com- gardening queries from 930-1130 on information. celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly initiatives. munity Room B. NAMI Tri-Valley's General the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Golden Circle Seniors, meetings dinner meetings and holding charitable Livermore Valley Next is a forum to develop next gen- Meeting will feature Attorney Jennifer Livermore Earth Friendly Demonstration Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center events. The group supports Children's Hos- eration leaders to create change and influence within the Thaete who will speak about Special Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore. in the Robert Livermore Community Center, pital research, college scholarships and community. “The Chamber is excited about this program Needs Trusts. Thaete will cover the impor- Garden Talks on seasonally appropriate 4444 East Ave. Sewing, knitting and other charities. For information, contact tance of proper estate planning – including topics begin at 10 am: June 9 - Those crocheting all year, saving items for the Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. targeting a younger demographic that live and work in the the use of Special Needs Trusts to protect D@^% Squirrels!!- Vertebrate Pests annual bazaar in November. Ninety-five Questers is an international Livermore Valley and that often do not have the time or your loved ones. She will discuss how (squirrels, rodents etc) and how to deter/ present of the proceeds are donated to organization of lovers of antiques, opportunity to engage in activities or decisions that affect to provide for beneficiaries who may be keep out of the garden; July 14 - Suc- local charities. collectibles, and history who encourage their quality of life,” said Dawn Argula, Chamber CEO. receiving needs based benefits in a way culents for the landscape; Aug. 11 - Native Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- preservation and restoration of historical Drawing upon the 40 years and younger crowd, Liver- to avoid or minimize the loss of benefits. Color throughout the year; Sept. 8 - You’ve ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 landmarks. At chapter meetings, members more Valley Next will focus on professional development NAMI Tri-Valley is the local affiliate of the gotten rid your lawn- Now What?; Oct. p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Ward- learn about antiques, share and view National Alliance on Mental Illness. This 13- Photography in the garden; Nov. 10- robe Room, Pleasanton. Check website members' collections, visit historic sites, and community impact events, as it looks to engage its meeting is free and open to the public. Composting ABC's. for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. museums and antiques shops and help members in shaping the future of the Livermore Valley. Rosemarie @ 925-487-8766. Tri-Valley GO (Grassroots Organiz- org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit non-profit organizations with restoration The Livermore Valley Tri- Valley Republican Women ing) activities; Voter Registration Table organization that seeks to identify needs and preservation work. Chapter meets Tuscany, Italy is the destination for the Livermore Federated, Monthly dinner on June 14, at Pleasanton Farmer’s market 9AM-1PM within the community and work together to the 4th Tuesday monthly from September Valley Chamber of Commerce’s first international travel 2018. Guest speakerwill be James S. every Saturday. Email organizing@ofaebc. fulfill those needs. For more information or to May. New members are invited to join Burling, Vice President for Litigation with us Livermore Resistance Phone bank at to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. the local Amador Chapter. If interested program. Partnering with tour operator Aventura World, the Pacific Legal Foundation. Beeb’s Rainey’s (816 Lucerne St., Livermore) org. All are welcome. call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or travelers will depart on November 6 to experience 7 Sports Bar and Grill Banquet Room, 915 5-7PM every Tuesday. Have multiple Recovery International Support e-mail [email protected]. nights in Montecatini in the Tuscan region of Italy where Clubhouse Drive, Livermore. Social time calling options. Please bring cell phone Group meets 1300 S Livermore Avenue, Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy they will visit nearby towns that include Florence, Lucca, 6 p.m., meeting begins at 6:45 p.m. & internet capable device. Email vanr@ Livermore, at 2pm every Sunday except Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Pisa and Siena, and the Chianti region. Locals from the Members $30, guests $35. To RSVP, call ofaebc.us. holidays. NoRSVP needed. Contact : Ken Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the Livermore Valley wine region have an opportunity to Jo Molz: Cell/Text 925-367-6155 or email: Learn Scottish country dancing in 510-754-4599 or Barbara 916-335-8836 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- [email protected] Livermore including lively reels and jigs Rotary Club of Livermore Valley ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. experience a beautiful and legendary Tuscan wine region Bimonthly workshop for grief sup- and graceful strathspeys that are the tra- invites interested individuals to attend its Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 at a reasonable cost. port, June 14 and 28, July 12 and 16, Au- ditional social dance of Scotland. Mondays morning meeting. Meetings are held every p.m. talk starts at 7:30 p.m.. For more info For more information about Livermore Valley Next and gust 9 and 23 at 7:30 pm at St. Elizabeth 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- the Tuscany, Italy travel program, visit www.livermore- Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. Hall, 522 South L Street, Livermore. No Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 ers.org/ chamber.org. All are welcome regardless of religious prior dance experience or partner required. Club House Drive, Livermore. For more Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 affiliation. Go to catholicsofpleasanton.org Welcome new dancers at any time. Call information, go to www.livermorevalleyro- Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s then scroll down to grief ministry tab and Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or tary.org/ or contact Frank Vallejo, President costumes give free guided tours beginning Fix-It Clinic Offered at Library tap on it for additional information. Sheena MacQueen at (925) 784-3662 for of Rotary Club of Livermore Valley, at 925- at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays Bring broken, non-functioning items (electronics, ap- Armchair Travelers, a monthly more information. 595-2004 or [email protected] of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 program, will take place at the Livermore Docents for the Livermore Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and pliances, computers, toys) for assessment, disassembly, Public Library Civic Center on Thursday, HistoryMobiie. Volunteers interested in and experienced dancers are welcome. the beautifully landscaped grounds. For and possible repair at the Livermore Public Library’s Fix- June 14, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Ann Reichert Livermore history and/or like working with Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, information on the Ravenswood Progress It Clinic. This free event will be held on Sunday, June 10, will share photos and stories of her children (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. easy line and circle dances, no partners League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Library adventures in Myanmar. Adults are Mission is to teach children the history required, casual dress. $3 per session Program, please call the Docent Coordina- Storytime Room. All ages are welcome. No registration invited to this free program on the second of Livermore and instill in them a sense (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. tor at (925) 443-0238. required. Thursday of each month in the Community of pride in the city. There will be training. at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Meeting Rooms of the Civic Center Library, Time commitment could be as little as a 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: group of retired men who join together to Volunteer “Fix-It Coaches” from the Robot Garden will 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. For few days a year. There are usually have 3 George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities provide specialty tools and guidance to help disassemble, additional information, call 925-373-5500. docents at each school. If interested, call [email protected] include golf, bridge, photography, travel, troubleshoot, and repair broken items. Bring carry-in Dress a Girl Around the World, an Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- items only. No oversized items will be accepted. invitation to make simple dresses for girls [email protected]. 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men For additional information please call 925 373-5500 or in third world countries. Meetings are once Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, Street. All ages welcome. Dancing Thurs- living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, a month. The next meeting is June 30, sing familiar tunes with other folks along days weekly from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and San Ramon. The group meets for visit www.livermorelibrary.net. from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s Hall, with piano accompaniment. The words No partner or special attire needed. For lunch on the first Thursday of each month For more information on the growing Fixit Clinic com- 325 Maple St.., Livermore. Bring sewing of the songs will be provided. No musical more information call Margaret 925-447- at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest munity, visit www.fixitclinic.org. 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Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about provide community education at senior education for children as well as adults 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. For more information visit our website Rincon Ave., Livermore. www.smbclive. the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org centers and affordable housing complexes are offered. For more information, visit Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to at www.asburylive.org or call 925-447- com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. to residents of Southern Alameda County. www.uucil.org or call 925-447-8747. www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher 1950. Asbury UMC can also be found on Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday For information or to attend a meeting, call The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Congregation Beth Emek, Center for at (831) 278-1916. Facebook at Asbury UMC Livermore, where family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 you find our most updated information and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Assistance League® of Amador be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services and worship sermons. Chabad of the Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. cated group of volunteers, reaching out to [email protected]. All services Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 846-0700. www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives those in need in the Tri-Valley and having are free. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Raleigh Resnick. away clothing and other items every fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on DBE Daughters of the British with the Congress of Secular Jewish and worship with us and to enjoy our Well Community Outreach Center Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Organizations (csjo.org). Information, hospitality. For more information call the ministry provides meats, canned and dry cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4481 at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, church office 925-462-4802. goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only E. Avenue, Livermore. ton. For more information, see our website, a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal available prior to the start of the school Christ Church (a nondenominational www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was First Church of Christ, Scientist, Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) year). Those with an immediate need or evangelical church formerly meeting in e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) Livermore, services 10 a.m. every 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. who would like to donate nonperishable Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. (3) organization made up of women of Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, food items, call the office at (925) 479- Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard British or British Commonwealth heritage 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The Priest-in-Charge, 10:00 am Eucharist with 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Veterans. Meet with other like minded and ancestry with a focus on charity and church and reading room are located at music, childcare and Godly Play children Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 veterans for camaraderie and support fellowship. Those interested in helping Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, education. p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org of veterans causes. The Fleet Reserve with “the cause," enjoying social activities, which is open to the public, features Little Brown Church, United Church only. The Outreach Center will be open or call 925.846.0665. Association is a chartered organization and forming long-lasting friendships, books, CDs and magazines for sale. For of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from GraceWay Church worships at 10 that provides a voice in Congress. Young contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 information, call (925) 447-2946. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, veterans are highly encouraged to get or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for Sunset Community Church, 2200 littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- will be on a first come first serve basis 1454 Santa Rita Road while its new facility involved in promoting the concerns of your additional information. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship 2580 between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- is being prepared. Services include band- generation. The local branch of the FRA Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Pathway Community Church, 1055 sen Drive, Livermore. led worship music, Sunday School for meets the first Friday of each month at formation on programs and memberships, starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- Lynnewood United Method- preschoolers and elementary through high 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Build- training philosophies and schedules, and church provided. A "Night of Worship" rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. ist Church at 4444 Black Ave. offers school students. Infant care is provided. ing, 522 South L St., Livermore. For more all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically a friendly congregation where all are www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. information go to www.fra.org or contact marathon/endurance training program. Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 based practical messages, nondenomi- welcome. Our summer worship schedule Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine www.trivalleytriclub.com. p.m. Information, call 447-6282. national. All are welcome. www.pathway- begins on May 27th with one service at meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. Maese at 454-1582. Pleasanton Military Families is Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday communitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. 9:30 a.m. Childcare provided. Contact the (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Operation: SAM “Supporting All a Pleasanton based support group for Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, church office at (925) 846-0221, send an Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military those who have a loved one serving in the Livermore. Information, 447-8840. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship email to [email protected] or visit 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible support organization based in Livermore. Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ our website at www.lynnewood.org. teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. S.A.M. has been in operation since January the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more The Church of Jesus Christ of Discovery Church of the Nazarene, 2004. It is dedicated to the continued concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. information, visit www.goodshepherd- Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor morale support of deployed troops. For that are experienced. Three times per year, adult Bible study/Sunday school. For livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community information or donations, visit www. the group collects supplies and sends care information, call 925-447-1246. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Sycamore Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at operationsam.org, email operationsam@ packages to the troops. Contact PMFSG. Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Springs Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St.,: 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at comcast.net [email protected] for the location of the next at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills 10:45 AM Depression and Bipolar Support meeting. www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Ward 11:00 am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Livermore Military Families, a 4357. Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- 12:20 p.m.. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's support group for families in Livermore Granada Baptist Church, 945 lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., who have a loved one serving in the Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to p.m.. visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. Military, is intended to be a safe place for Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- Kid’s Church following worship, nursery The Church of Jesus Christ of Trummel at 449.1444. Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ family members to come and share their ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Grace Missionary Baptist Church pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al experiences and concerns with others who 447-3428. Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. in Livermore invites members of the Pereira, 462-6415. understand what they are going through. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at community to Wednesday evening study, Bereaved Mother’s Network of All family members are welcome to attend Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 925-449-4848. 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. subject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Work.” each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Livermore of each month at the Livermore Veterans a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., The church address is 1759 Locust Street Civic Center Library, Small Conference Memorial Building, 522 South L Street org/ All are welcome. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: in Livermore. Wednesday Bible Study Room. The aim of the network is to allow from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. begins at 6:30 p.m. www.gracembc.com bereaved mothers to make connections information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday Valley Bible Church, Livermore, John Knox Presbyterian Church, Celebration Christian Center, 1135 with, share resources, and support other 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship Bluebell Dr., Livermore. 455-4250. Sunday mothers who have been through the worst yahoo. Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Services: 9 am, 10:30 am; children’s pro- experience of their lives, losing a child. For a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education grams: 9 am & 10:30 am; Spanish service more information, contact katiestrube@ RELIGION study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult Cedar Grove Community Church, Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group 3:00pm; Jr. & Sr. High: Wednesdays, 6:30- comcast.net. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Ministries meet every other month. For 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth 8:30 pm. For more information on weekday Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- ministry information call (925) 846-8650 Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Bible study and prayer group schedules, go to new and established residents of the plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. to www.celebrationcc.org Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Asbury United Methodist Church St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon and children’s program For more informa- & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on ing Church, where all are welcomed. – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Sundays, and during the week at various Sunday Worship time is at 10:00 a.m. 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. family activities, and monthly adult St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries Vacation Bible School “Camp Asbury Center for Spiritual Living Liver- Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM Adventure” is coming July 16-20 from 9am more Valley - People from all faith tradi- English. Families are welcome. Blessing visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana to 12pm. Registration forms for children tions, cultures, races and sexual orienta- of bread and wine (or grape juice) follows Community Resources for Inde- ship service. AWANA children's program meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- entering Kindergarten through 6th grade tions welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 each servicel. pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. livermore.org or 925-447-1848. in Fall 2018 and Volunteers are available a.m. Youth and teen programs offered as Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive help people with disabilities and supports Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas online at www.asburylive.org, or at the well. Meeting place Rosewood Commons spiritual community for people of all faiths them to live independently and participate Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Church Office. Register soon as space Conference Center, 4432 Rosewood Drive, and backgrounds. All are welcome. 7567 in their community for as long as they are North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday ing the John Main tradition, every Monday is limited. Join our children’s and youth Pleasanton. For more information contact Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains Service 10:30am. Church of the open 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact groups for Sunday School during worship [email protected] or visit us at 10:00 am Sunday service. Rev. Dinah offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore mind, loving heart and helping hands. Claire La Scola at 447-9800. services and Sunday evening Middle http://csllvlighthouse.org. Chapman, Minister. www.trivalleyunity.org. to provide information and referrals and All are welcome. Childcare, and religious St. Innocent Orthodox Church, School and High School Youth Groups. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 925.829.2733 12 The Independent • MAY 31, 2018 Milestones Dublin Speller Headed to National Bee Three super spellers from All three students are Alameda County schools will participating for the first be in the national spotlight time in the Scripps na- next week as they compete tional qualifier, which will in the National Scripps Spell- open with more than 500 ing Bee qualifying round in students from around the Washington D.C. country. The top 40 spell- Among them is Dublin’s ers nationally will move on Anisha Rao. The Fallon Mid- to compete in the national dle School student has won finals, which will be tele- multiple Alameda County vised on ESPN on May spelling bees and recently 31. Preliminary rounds will finished third in the state. She also be televised on ESPN will be in the nation’s capital networks. Broadcast times Picturd, left to right, are State Leader Romy Quevedo presents Council of the Year along with Piedmont’s Ana- can be found at www.spell- Trophy to Livermore Knights Chuck Bellavia, Wesley Arnold, Grand Knight Tom bel Loucks and Fremont’s Anisha Rao ingbee.com. McCaffrey, and Anthony Contarciego Ojas Vatsyayan. Fair Announces Wine Competition Winners Livermore Knights are California’s Alameda County Fair recently hosted its annual commercial and amateur wine competi- tions. From the 210 commercial entries received, the following are the top medal winners Council of the Year for each of this year’s competitions: Best of Show Red: The Wine Group, Concannon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 The Livermore Knights of Columbus were honored as the California Council of the Best of Show White: Darcie Kent Vineyards, Grüner Veltliner 2016 Year during the annual State Convention at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento on Sat- Best of Show Dessert: Las Positas Vineyards, Casimira urday, May 19. In a competitive field of 576 councils, the Livermore Knights earned top Best of Show Sauvignon Blanc: Dry Creek Vineyard, Fumẻ Blanc 2017 awards in almost all categories. Council Chaplain, Fr. Mark Wiesner, earned the Father Best of Show Zinfandel: Rock Wall Wine Company, Monte Rosso Zinfandel 2016 Juan Perez Award as Best Chaplain in Northern California. Grand Knight Tom McCaffrey, The Amateur Winemaking contest is open to California residents age 21 and over. a retired Navy Submarine Captain, received the Knight of the Year Award from a field of Congratulations to this year’s top winners from 78 entries received: 75,000 Knights statewide. Best of Show Red: Koos Wines The Grand Knight said “The fantastic Livermore Knights evangelize their faith through Best of Show White: Serendipity Cellars meaningful works that support their Church, their Community, and their Country. This Best of Show Dessert: Heaven’s Gate Vineyard past year, they did 3 – 6 events every single week. Some were big, some were small; but For a complete list of wines and winners, visit http://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/ all were for the benefit of others. It was a privilege to lead them in these endeavors and compete/alameda-county-wine-competition http://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/compete/ guide them to the recognition they truly deserve.” sauvingon-summit-zin-challenge Over a thousand delegates and guests were on hand for the awards banquet that capped All Gold Medal wines from the 2018 competitions will be available for purchase by the three-day convention. the glass at the Wine Garden every day of the Fair. For more information visit www.alam- edacountyfair.com. UNCLE Adds Vice President of Marketing Student Recognized for Photography UNCLE Credit Union, has announced the appointment of Ted Huntington as Vice Ray Rychnovsky of Pleasanton won a first place and two second place awards for President of Marketing. The addition of this key leadership position is the first executive photographs and a calendar in an annual craft contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers hire since the credit union expanded its branch network with two strategic mergers in of California (OWAC). January and March of 2018. Huntington will oversee both the marketing and business He won awards in these categories: development teams in creating and executing strategies to deepen member engagement, First Place, Best Outdoor Action Photograph, for a photo of a blue heron; enhance brand loyalty, build market awareness and grow membership. Second place, Best Outdoor Feature Photograph for the blue heron photo; A marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience, Huntington joins UNCLE And second place, Best Outdoor Photographic Series for photos published in the Stoner- after having served as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for AltaOne idge Creek Wildlife Calendar 2018; Federal Credit Union from 2013 to 2018. Prior to this role, he managed his own consulting The awards were presented to Ray Rychnovsky at OWAC’s spring conference in Sonoma. practice for eight years, with clients including such entities as Infinity Insurance, Mercury Asked what was the most challenging aspect of taking wildlife photographs, Ray Rych- Insurance, YellowBot, American Agents Alliance Insurance Association and many others. novsky said “finding the birds with good lighting – the right time of day and sunlight on In his capacity as a consultant, the bird. Focus must be good, and the image must be very sharp for the best photo. There Huntington holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from SUNY Oneonta and did gradu- are a lot of misses for each good picture.” ate work at California State University, Northridge. Information is available at https://owac.org.