State of the Arts
The Third Eagle
A special evening with the films of Harold Lloyd
Page29
Page 30 Page 30
The newspaper for the new millennium
510-494-1999
tricityvoice@aol.com
Vol. 10 No. 65
August 16, 2011
www.tricityvoice.com
BY JULIE GRABOWSKI The best, boldest, and shiniest rides take over Niles for the 15th annual Hot August Niles Car Show. The show has continued to grow each year through word of mouth, and this Saturday boasts a collection of over 400 cars. A small town can only hold so much, but event coordinator Marie Dear says they’re not worried about limiting participants just yet. “We want to let people come and have a good time.” continued on page 17
Saturday and Sunday August 20 and 21, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Kennedy Park 1951 Hesperian Blvd. Hayward (510) 670-7275 Tickets: $3 - $6
Reincarnated Revival Willie G Blues Bottle Band Elvis Bobby Escovedo Phil “Fang” Volk Curtis Lawson Blind to Reason Blue Hand Band En Vivo Lava Latin Rhythms Bonnie Pointer Jet Lag
BY ISABELLA OHLMEYER
SUBMITTED BY LEE GUIO The seventh annual Union City Sister Cities Festival on August 21 will include global entertainment showcasing the cultures of Union City’s five sister cities including Pasay City, Philippines; Santa Rosalia, Mexico; Jalandhar, India; Chiang Rai, Thailand, and Liyang, China. Attendees will have an opportunity to sample authentic ethnic cuisine at a sumptuous buffet dinner provided by local restaurants. Each sister city will be represented by dancers and musicians including Steps, Styles & Spotlights (traditional Filipino dancing); Wat Buddanasorn (Thai Performance); Lisa Performing Arts (traditional Chinese dance); Ollin Anahuac (traditional Aztec Dance Group); Bhangra and Giddha Dance Troupe (Indian Dance) and Zumba! (Global Fitness Program). Union City Sister Cities Festival Sunday, August 21 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City (408) 888-8413 $12 per person
INDEX Protective Services . . . . . . . . 8 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parents are always telling children to eat their vegetables; well, now they have a whole festival to help them! Zucchini is a green, summer squash that can be grown at home and fixed in a variety of ways, a fact clearly proven at Hayward’s Zucchini Festival. A sensational event for family and friends since 1983, the Zucchini Festival returns for the twentyninth year at Kennedy Park. With 20,000-30,000 attendees each year, the festival is preparing for another enormous turnout. The year of the first festival and the Hayward location was a significant part of why the festival occurred in the first place according to the festival's website, considering that 1983 was a “low economic period in the nation and in Hayward.” It was the consensus of former Hayward mayor Alex Guiliani and the Hayward community that “there was a need to bolster spirits of the people, provide a source of revenue for community groups, create a sense of pride and sport of cooperation in the community, and most importantly, find something fun, different and exciting to do right here in our own backyard.” While looking at other city events and considering possibilities, it was discovered that many people in Hayward had gardens and grew zucchini… and so the festival was born. From 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. guests can enjoy a sample of zucchini in pasta, bread, quiche, sandwiches, ice cream, pizza, sausages, and cakes. This two-day event also includes a kids’ town with rides, over 150
arts and crafts booths, and live music entertainment announced by Councilman Olden Henson from the main stage. Original bass guitar player for Paul Revere and the Raiders, Phil “Fang” Volk, and R&B singer from the Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Pointer, will perform for the first time at the festival, entertaining the audience with their powerful voices. Volk will be performing both days, while Pointer will appear only on Sunday. Kids’ town is popular every year at the festival, offering face painting, a Ferris wheel, giant slide, and much more. Foothill Locksmith, South Hayward Lyons Club, and Red Arrow Printing are just a few of over fifty sponsors of the popular summer event. General admission $6; children, seniors, and handicapped $3; and children under five get in free. On opening day, August 20, attendees may bring in a can of non-perishable food to donate to the Hayward Salvation Army in exchange for a $1 discount per ticket. If you already have plans for the weekend, individuals can still contribute tax deductible donations of $25 or more and have their names be included on the sponsor list for next year’s festival. Proceeds from admission, food, beverage, and souvenir purchases go directly to local charities and non-profit organizations. For more information on how to donate, become a selling or non-selling vendor at the festival or a price list on souvenirs at the festival, visit http://haywardzucchini.org/.
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 21
Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 15
It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Editorial/Opinion . . . . . . . . . 27
Life Cornerstones . . . . . . . . . 37 Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Page 2
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Washington Hospital Class Shows How Yoga Can Help
I
f you suffer from chronic pain, you know it can take a heavy toll on your life. It can keep you from enjoying time with friends and family, and even affect your ability to perform everyday tasks like bathing or dressing. “Chronic pain can cause frustration, anger and depression,” said Bonnie Maeda, RN, a certified yoga instructor. “Yoga can help address some of the physical pain you feel as well as the emotional and spiritual pain that often accompanies it.” Maeda will present “Yoga and Chronic Pain” on Monday, August 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is part of Washington Hospital’s Totally Good Information for Females program and will be held in the Women’s Center Conference Room, Suite 145, 2500 Mowry Avenue, in Fremont. You need to preregister for the class, which is limited to 15 participants. To register and prepay the $15 fee, call (510) 608-1301. The class is open to women who are dealing with pain on a regular basis. Some of the most common causes of chronic pain include arthritis, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, and cancer. “Even if you have limited mobility, this class can help,” Maeda said. She will start the class by discussing different types of pain,
including physical, emotional, and spiritual, and how they are all interrelated. She will help participants understand the pain response and how negative emotions like fear, anxiety and depression can intensify pain. “Understanding how pain affects you emotionally is critical,” Maeda said. “Pain can interfere with living, and that takes an emotional toll, which can make pain worse. For example, depression can deplete your energy, making it harder to cope with the pain.” It is also important to be able to identify and assess your physical pain, she said. “Is it sharp or dull; steady or intermittent? You need to be able to accurately describe your pain to your physician,” she explained. “Write it down so you can give your doctor a clear picture of what’s going on with you.” Moving Toward Relief According to Maeda, yoga can help decrease physical pain while im-
On Monday, August 22, certified yoga instruction Bonnie Maeda, R.N. will present “Yoga and Chronic Pain” at the Washington Women’s Center from 6 to 8 p.m.The class is part of Washington Hospital’s Totally Good Information for Females program. The class will take place in the Women’s Center Conference Room, Suite 145, 2500 Mowry Avenue, in Fremont. Pre-registration is required and attendance is limited to 15 participants. To register and pre-pay the $15 fee, call (510) 608-1301.
proving your ability to cope with it. “Yoga helps you get in the moment, concentrate on the here and now so you can cope with what is,” she explained. “The focus on breathing and relaxation also reduces stress, which is important because stress causes muscles to tighten and hurt.” Studies show that gentle stretching and movement can decrease the intensity and duration of pain, according to Maeda. It helps to reduce muscle stiffness and tension, alleviating pain along the spine, including in the shoulders and upper back, she explained. She will first teach the class a gentle yoga sequence while participants sit in a chair. “We begin by being aware of what is going on with the body and honoring the body for where it’s at,” she said. “Body awareness is critical. You need to be aware of your body so you know what you can and can’t do; know your limits so you only do what is appropriate and keep your body safe. Body
awareness also helps you stay present, be in the moment.” She will guide the group through movements that increase range of motion by gently stretching major joints like the shoulders and hips. Next, participants who are able to stand will learn some gentle poses that increase circulation and respiration. “Breathing is very important,” Maeda said. “Anyone dealing with chronic pain and stress tends to have a shallow breathing pattern. Yoga gets them breathing deeper, which helps bring oxygen to the brain and other major organs. Deep breathing also helps to alleviate depression.” Yoga can also help participants feel more control over their bodies, which also improves their ability to cope with pain, Maeda explained. “Resistance to your situation can often cause more pain,” she said. “A lot of people who suffer from chronic pain are very hard on themselves. My goal is to help people be kind and compassionate toward themselves. The class is a way to see if yoga can help you feel better and talk to others who share your struggles.” For more information about other programs and services offered by the Washington Women’s Center, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter.
InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com
12:00 PM 12:00 AM 12:30 PM 12:30 AM
T U E S DAY
W E D N E S DAY
T H U R S DAY
F R I DAY
S AT U R DAY
S U N DAY
M O N DAY
08/16/11
08/17/11
08/18/11
08/19/11
08/20/11
08/21/11
08/22/11
Do You Have Sinus Problems?
Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer
Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy
1:00 PM 1:00 AM
1:30 PM 1:30 AM
2:00 PM 2:00 AM
Women's Health Conference: Beyond Sadness - Depression
Voices InHealth: Decisions in Cardiac Care
2:30 PM 2:30 AM
3:00 PM 3:00 AM
3:30 PM 3:30 AM
4:00 PM 4:00 AM
Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?
Crohn's & Colitis, Stomach Cancer and Irritable Bowel Disorders Learn About Foods That Help Your Digestive System
4:30 PM 4:30 AM
5:00 PM 5:00 AM
Diabetes Management: When to Call for Help (Late Start)
5:30 PM 5:30 AM
6:00 PM 6:00 AM
Take the Steps: What You Should Know About Foot Care
6:30 PM 6:30 AM
7:00 PM 7:00 AM
7:30 PM 7:30 AM
New Surgical Techniques for Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement (Late Start)
Women's Health Conference: Skin Health From Infancy to Maturity
Think Pink: Nutritious Foods for Breast Health (Late Start)
Women's Health Conference: Chronic Pain Management
New Techniques to Treat Back Pain
Washington Women's Center: Sorry, Gotta Run! (New) Think Pink: Women's Center Update
Inside Washington Hospital: Advances in Cardiac Care
Alzheimer's Disease Research Update
Oh My Aching Lower Back!
What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels (New)
Your Concerns InHealth: Pediatric Care – The Pre-School Years
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders
Learning How to Prevent and Live with Congestive Heart Failure & What is Cholesterol and How to Lower It (New)
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting July 13, 2011
Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Oncology Center
Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults
Men's Health Fair: Heart Healthy Living
Keys to Healthy Eyes
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Your Concerns InHealth: Measles Resurgence
Voices InHealth: Healthy Pregnancy
8:00 PM 8:00 AM
8:30 PM 8:30 AM
9:00 PM 9:00 AM
9:30 PM 9:30 AM
10:00 PM 10:00 AM
10:30 PM 10:30 AM
11:00 PM 11:00 AM
11:30 PM 11:30 AM
What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels (New)
Diabetes and Your Hormones (Late Start)
Your Concerns InHealth: Sun Protection
World Kidney Day
Voices InHealth: Update on
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting July 13, 2011
Your Concerns InHealth:
Men's Health Fair: Meniscal Tears of the Knee
Skin Care and Prevention of Skin Cancer
Washington Women's Center: Sorry, Gotta Run! (New)
Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention
Voices InHealth: Washington's Community Cancer Program
Hip Pain in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult
Osteoporosis Update: Learn About Diagnosis and Treatment Options (Late Start)
Learning How to the Journey to Magnet Status Decisions in End of Life Care Prevent and Live with Congestive Heart Failure & What is Cholesterol and How to Lower It Raising Awareness About (New) Stroke The Latest Technology in Disaster Preparedness Treating Brain Tumors and Parkinson's Disease Most Common Cancers and How They are Treated Inside Washington Hospital: Men's Health Fair Panel Discussion Stroke Response Team
Think Pink: Breast Cancer and Vitamin D
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting August 10, 2011 (New)
Prostate Enlargements and Cancer (Late Start) Heart Health for People with Diabetes
Weight Management for Seniors & Learn How to Eat Better!
Community Based Senior Supportive Services
What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels (New) Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting August 10, 2011 (New)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting July 13, 2011
Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements
Learning How to Prevent and Live with Congestive Heart Failure & What is Cholesterol and How to Lower It (New)
Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions
Cough or Shortness of Breath, What to Do About It
Voices InHealth: Medicine Safety for Children (Late Start)
Get Back On Your Feet: New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions
Voices InHealth: Bras for Body & Soul
Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting July 13, 2011
Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety
Surgical Interventions for Sleep Apnea
Do You Suffer From Anxiety or Depression?
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting August 10, 2011 (New)
Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness
Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strength Training System
Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day
Learn About Nutrition for a Healthy Life Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Maintaining Heart Health with Diabetes
Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier
Nutrition for People with Kidney Disease Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma
What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You? Learn Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure and Slow Your Heart Rate
Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?
Voices InHealth: Update on the Journey to Magnet Status
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Page 3
Washington Hospital Seminar Offers Tips for Reducing Your Risk
H Program Geared Toward Women Focuses on Whole Foods, Realistic Approach Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is easier said than done, isn’t it? And it seems like today, as a society, we’re always on the hunt for a quick fix. But for those serious about reaching a healthy weight—and staying there—it’s time for a reality check. And that’s exactly what the Right Weigh program at the Washington Women’s Center offers: a realistic way to get to a healthy weight and stay there. No tricks, no fads and no shortcuts. “I think that our program is a little more broad and based more on reality eating than it is about figuring out points or counting calories, and the latest research is pointing to going in
The Right Weigh program at the Washington Women’s Center offers a realistic way to get to a healthy weight and stay there. No tricks, no fads and no shortcuts. To register for the program, which begins next month, call Kathy Hesser at (510) 608-1356. Group classes meet once a week for the first four weeks. Then sessions meet every two weeks for the next two months.
that direction—away from counting,” according to Kathy Hesser, R.N., clinical coordinator at the Women’s Center. But if you’re not counting calories, then what exactly are you doing to lose weight? According to Hesser, the Right Weigh program focuses more on what you’re eating—to help you feel satisfied, to meet your nutritional requirements and to help you feel better overall. “There’s more of a focus on whole foods— which means foods that are not man-made,” she explains. “If you’re eating a lot of fruits, vegetables, portion-sized protein (not all from animal sources), then you’re probably going to lose weight without thinking about the calories, because you’re eating foods that are less calorie dense, higher in fiber and higher in vitamins and minerals. “The more whole foods we eat, the better it is for us. The Right Weigh program is based on that concept.” It also helps that the program looks at each person as an individual, not an equation, according to Anna Mazzei, R.D., C.D.E., the Washington Hospital registered dietitian who instructs the program. “The programs offers a comprehensive look at weight management, but participants also get an individualized hour to discuss their main problems areas that contribute to their weight issues,” Mazzei explains. “Everyone comes from a different place, and they’re going to need different skills to achieve their weight loss goals.” Mazzei says women typically have one or two specific problem habits—such as ingesting too many empty calories through beverages like flavored coffees and soda or trouble determining the right portion size. Fortunately, because it’s not one-size-fits-all, the Right Weigh program easily accommodates a variety of ages and lifestyles, including women who have struggled to take off the weight or have given up on quickfix diets. “We get a broad spectrum of ladies in the program,” according to Hesser. “Some are in their mid-40s and are done having children. They might still have that 15 pounds of baby fat. Others are just saying, ‘I’m getting older and I should start looking at things I can do to be healthier.’ The truth is that as you get older it becomes harder to lose weight because your metabolism slows down.” continued on page 4
eart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and nine out of 10 heart disease patients have at least one risk factor. “There are a number of factors that increase your risk for heart disease, including family history, diet, and inactivity,” said Dr. Jon-Cecil Walkes, a cardiothoracic surgeon and member of the Washington Hospital medical staff. “You can’t do much about your family history, but you can have a significant effect on controllable issues like diet and exercise.” Walkes will present “Prevention of Heart Disease: Healthy Diet for Your Heart” on Tuesday, August 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. He will be joined by registered dietitians Nachal Bhangal and Anna Mazzei. The free seminar will be held at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. You can register online at www.whhs.com or call (800) 9637070 for more information. Walkes will address the major risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, overweight or obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol use. The seminar will also focus on healthy eating, which can help to control risk factors like diabetes and high cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight. “Reducing these risks is the best way to avoid heart disease,” Walkes said. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in the walls of the arteries and blocks the flow of blood to the heart, which carries oxygen. High blood pressure means the pressure on the artery walls is too high, increasing the risk for a heart attack. Walkes will encourage participants to work with their health care providers to keep risk factors under control. He recommends regular blood pressure and cholesterol checks for those at higher risk. Lifestyle choices can help to reduce these risk factors, he said. Avoiding tobacco and alcohol are two obvious choices. Increasing physical activity and eating right can also go a long way toward reducing the risk of heart disease, he said. “Diet and exercise can help you keep your weight down and your cho-
Dr. Jon-Cecil Walkes, a cardiothoracic surgeon and member of the Washington Hospital medical staff, will present “Prevention of Heart Disease: Healthy Diet for Your Heart” on Tuesday, August 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. He will be joined by registered dietitians Nachal Bhangal and Anna Mazzei. The free seminar will be held at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. You can register online at www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070 for more information.
lesterol and blood pressure under control,” Walkes said. Eat a Heart Healthy Diet Bhangal and Mazzei will discuss the importance of eating a diet that is low in fat and salt and high in fiber. The pair will also offer tips for eating a heart healthy diet. “We will talk about cholesterol guidelines and how diet can affect cholesterol and other risk factors,” Bhangal said. “Saturated fat increases blood cholesterol, which can clog the arteries and lead to heart disease.” She said it’s important to reduce the amount of saturated fat you eat and stick with leaner proteins. Solid fats like butter and lard are high in saturated fats. Snacks like chips, crackers, cookies and baked goods are often loaded with saturated fat. Even those labeled “low fat” can contain trans fats, she explained. “Avoid fried foods and don’t eat too much red meat,” Bhangal added. “Fish and chicken are great choices for lean protein. Salmon, mackerel, sardines, and tuna are also good sources
of omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce triglycerides.” She also suggested using fat-free or low-fat dairy products like milk, yogurt, and sour cream as a way to reduce the fat in your diet. “Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a heart healthy diet,” Bhangal said. “They are packed with nutrients and fiber. Beans, peas, and lentils are also great sources of protein. And substituting fruits and vegetables for higher-fat foods can help keep your weight under control.” Whole grains are another source of fiber and other nutrients. Whole grain breads, oatmeal, and high-fiber cereals are all part of a heart healthy diet, she said. “We will also encourage participants to reduce their salt intake because sodium can increase blood pressure,” Bhangal added. To learn more about the nutrition services offered by Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com/nutrition. For information about the Heart Program at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com/heart.
Page 4
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
continued from page 2
NOT THE USUAL SUSPECTS
O
ne of the most frequent complaints concerning brakes involves low point of engagement. When this problem occurs, it is important not to jump to the wrong conclusion before eliminating other possible causes. Often, the first culprit that comes to mind upon hearing about a low brake pedal is a leaky master cylinder, which houses the hydraulic fluid that translates the pressure from the driver’s foot into fluid pressure that travels to the brakes. However, other possible causes of low brake pedal include air in the hydraulic system and too much space to be taken up before the brake linings contact the rotors or drums. These possible problems merit consideration, along with
a leaky master cylinder. Clearly, your brakes are vital to your on-the-road safety. Just as clearly, there can be a lot of underlying causes to brake trouble. That's why you want to make sure that an experienced technician tackles the problem. At BAY STAR AUTO CARE, our ASE-certified technicians have the training and experience to find the problem and fix it right the first time you bring it in. We can also provide the preventative maintenance that will catch small problems before your brakes start failing. Call today to make an appointment. HINT: The cause of low brake pedals often rests with rear brakes with calipers that include parking brake function.
Gary Singh is the owner of Bay Star Auto Care at 1275 Atlantic St. near Western Ave., here in Union City. Phone: 489-3331
Many of the women in the program also are dealing with chronic diseases and health conditions that require extra supervision. “I like that the program is supervised by a registered dietitian,” Hesser says. “Anna’s expertise offers more of a safety net for people because she has the tools to consider the whole person, whether that individual has diabetes or kidney problems. “We don’t want people going on crash diets. In fact, Anna doesn’t even like the word diet.” Mazzei has been a registered dietitian at Washington Hospital for more than 20 years and holds a certificate in Adult Weight Management from the American Diabetes Association. She counsels participants in the Right Weigh program to achieve a healthy weight loss of one to two pounds a week. During the 12-week program, Hesser says participants often see other benefits to their health and emotional wellbeing. “When I see ladies from Right Weigh in other classes like the Arthritis Foundation exercise class, they just beam and I can see their confidence is better,” she says. “Our Right Weigh participants just seem so radiant when I see them, and that’s neat for me.” Geared exclusively for women, the program includes eight, small-group sessions over a 12-week period. Classes include individual weight checks followed by group education sessions on pertinent topics that help the individual stay focused on her weight management goals. Each group session starts
off with an interactive lecture and participants are encouraged to ask questions and provide their own perspectives. Those enrolled will also meet individually with the dietitian for an hour one-on-one appointment. This visit will include an evaluation and discussion about individual goals and specific needs. But Mazzei says the first step—even before enrolling in the Right Weigh program—is preparing mentally to make permanent changes. Once women do that, she says, Right Weigh offers them a comprehensive toolset for building a healthier lifestyle. “I always tell people, ‘You are never going to stop doing this. You can’t go back to what you did before,’” she explains. “At the same time, I don’t think about weight management and diet in terms of restrictions. Let’s not make food a bad thing. When we say ‘diet,’ there are so many great foods to eat and it’s about discovering new products, new ways to prepare things and trying brand new foods. No, you can’t eat the entire package of Oreo cookies, but there are lots of other things you can enjoy.” The time is now To register for the Right Weigh nutrition program beginning next month, call Kathy Hesser at (510) 6081356. Group classes meet once a week for the first four weeks. Then sessions meet every two weeks for the next two months. The fee for the entire program is $185. Group classes and meetings will take place inside the Washington Women’s Center, Suite 150, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont.
Alameda County Library News
I’ve been working at public libraries for over 15 years. There are so many things that we couldn’t do if we didn’t have volunteers - especially teen volunteers who form a major part of the volunteer program. Some of the things teen volunteers do are: summer reading game volunteers, shelving, homework helpers in our homework centers, techs helping at internet stations, tutoring seniors at Teen/Senior computer and gadget sessions. And they are algebra and geometry tutors in the summer. All of this is just at the Fremont branch! In the Bookmobile and Foundation offices, teen volunteers help with mailing, filing and other clerical tasks. At Irvington, they run our family game and chess afternoons; at Centerville, teens are the core of our Read with Me (a one-on-one reading program) and Read to Me (story time) programs. In Union City, teens help with computer tutoring, keeping the shelves straightened, the homework center and Reading Buddies program.
So what do the teens get from volunteering? In their own words: “I learned to communicate better” “I learned to be patient” “I like to keep things organized “ “I like teaching “ “I will never teach” “I have a lot to learn about kids” “I work well and efficiently alone “ “It [volunteering] gave me real job experience” “I don’t like romance novels” To become a teen volunteer at any branch of the Alameda County, teens should visit the library teen webpage (http://guides.aclibrary.org/teens) and click on the volunteer tab. They can also call or visit their local branch because each has different needs, requirements and times for application. For some, volunteering is an important part of life; a way to give and add to something they feel passionately about. Whatever the motivation, it is appreciated. Thank You!
BETH BUCHANAN TEEN SERVICES, FREMONT MAIN LIBRARY
SUBMITTED BY ISA POLT-JONES Explore the East Bay Regional Parks virtually with a new series of 360-degree panoramic views of over a dozen parks. Visit a park online before you plan an outing; share park views with friends and family; or just enjoy the scenery. The new panoramic virtual tours were created by Park District volunteer Don Jedlovec of Fremont. A professional freelance sports and nature photographer, he is especially known for his high-speed photographs of hummingbirds. Don has published three articles in Nature Photographer magazine. His work has appeared at the San Francisco and Oakland Zoos, the Bay Area Discovery Museum, in the Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times, Newsweek, and in many other publications and venues. You may view his work and contact him at www.jedlovec.com.
The panoramic images are created by capturing a series of overlapping images, with the camera pivoting about a central point. The resulting images are stitched together digitally, resulting in a lifelike view, as if the observer were viewing the scene from the central point. By clicking and dragging on the scene, the viewer at home may look around in all directions. Typically, Don creates four or more different panoramic tours for each park in the project. Don has conducted photography workshops for the Park District on a volunteer basis for the past seven years, primarily at Coyote Hills Regional Park, also in Fremont. Watch for listings in the Regional in Nature Activity Guide. Web site visitors may look for the panorama icon on individual park web pages at http://www.ebparks.org
August 16, 2011
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Page 5
Page 6
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
H
ow do you party after “Hot Summer and Salsa Night” and “Wild West Days?” With some cool “California Dreamin’.” The third family-friendly Hayward Summer Street Party once again brings the fun downtown on Thursday, August 18. Popular salsa band Lava returns to the stage, as well as local party band The Diehards, and car enthusiasts can check out the 125 California cruisers on display in the Vic Hubbard Car Show. Over 60 vendors will be offering a multitude of treats from barbecue, roasted corn, and powder sugared waffles to the popular organic fruits and vegetables of Kaiser Permanente. Hayward’s Berkeley Farms will also be on hand, sending out its Moo Mobile to distribute their trademark chocolate milk. Adults can relax and sample great wines and beers served in two beer gardens. Kids will enjoy face-painting, jugglers, and games, while thrill
seekers should visit the Hayward-based Classic Amusement Co., which will have a 100-foot three-lane Super Slide and the free-fall Frog Hopper. “Hayward street parties have been bringing families to our city center to celebrate the summer for 12 years,” said Kim Huggett, president of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce. “These free events are part of a great Hayward tradition of community celebrations that appeal to all ages.” The Hayward Street Parties are made possible by the joint efforts the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, the City of Hayward, and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA). The DBIA is a group of businesses that work together in order to provide a safe and clean downtown, and promote the area as a great choice for dining, shopping, entertainment, and the arts. The final event in the party series will take place on Saturday, September 17 from noon to 5 p.m. with the Art, Wine, Specialty Beer and Ale Festival. Don’t miss these two great chances to discover and enjoy all the Hayward community has to offer! The chamber office is still accepting reservations from vendors. For information, call (510) 537-2424. Hayward Street Party Thursday, August 18 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. B Street (between Foothill and Watkins), Hayward (510) 537-2424 www.hayward.org Free
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Page 7
Can you donate needed school supplies? SUBMITTED BY LILY MEI This September Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) will be holding their 2nd Annual Great Fremont Backpack Giveaway. Thanks to the hard work of district staff, volunteers and their families along with the generous donations from local corporations and community, last year Fremont Unified was able to help provide necessary school supplies to over 4,000 students across the school district. This year those involved hope to replicate this success as the need remains great. When you are out shopping for back to school/office supplies, please consider picking up a few extra items. To donate, drop off school supplies into the box in the lobby of the Fremont Unified School District Office, 4210 Technology Drive. Alternatively, stop by the “Stuff a Bus” event which will be held on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 at the Fremont Walmart, 44009 Osgood Road. Tri Cities League of Volunteer (LOV) staff will be outside collecting school supply donations from customers and placing them in the FUSD school bus located in front of the store each day between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Donations will be transported to the district warehouse via the school bus, where
staff will work with our schools to distribute the supplies to students in need. Join this effort to share the joy and offer this wonderful support for our students. You can make a difference! Stuff a Bus Saturday, Aug 20 and Sunday, Aug 21 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Walmart 44009 Osgood Rd., Fremont Needed School Supplies Glue Sticks or Bottled Glue #2 Pencils Copy Paper/Binder Paper Boxes of Tissue Hand Sanitizer Washable Markers Crayons Colored Pencils Pink Erasers 1” or 2” Binders 2 Pocket Folders Highlighters Dry Erase Markers Baby Wipes Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks Index Dividers for Binders Pens (blue, black, red, green)
Million Father March BY SIMON WONG
I
n an effort to raise awareness of the importance of male support, involvement and positive role models in the education of the young, fathers and men are being asked to take the Million Father March Pledge, which is managed by the Black Star Project. Fathers are encouraged to take their children to their first day of school and to actively participate in the educational and social development of their children throughout the year. The first day of school for Hayward Unified School District is August 23, 2011. Established in 2004, this event might have targeted Black and Latino men (fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, stepfathers, uncles, cousins, older brothers, significant male caregivers and friends of the family) but, today, men and women of all nationalities and religions are asked to take their children to their first day of school around the world. The Million Father March takes place from the homes of children to their schools and marks the start of a year-long commitment to children educationally, socially, financially, emotionally and spiritually. According to the Parent Institute, students at schools with strong relationships with parents, had 50 percent better reading skills and 40 percent higher math test scores than their counterparts at educational institutions without such effective outreach to parents. Moreover, children, who have adults taking an active interest in their education, are less likely to be suspended, expelled, ar-
rested, behave violently, take drugs, alcohol or engage in premature sex. Sound family structures are born of stable domestic environments and produce more academically proficient and socially adjusted children who, in turn, can contribute positively to their communities. The Black Star Project also encourages the participation and support of public and private pre-schools, nursery, elementary and high schools, parochial and religious schools, school districts and school boards, colleges and universities, community organizations, parent associations, faith-based organizations, public agencies, elected officials, chambers of commerce and businesses.
The Million Father March takes place nationwide in more than 500 cities. Good, regular attendance figures not only contribute to academic attainment but determine how much funding a school district receives. For more information, contact William McGee at (510) 784-2600, email MFM2011@husd.us and visit www.husd.k12.ca.us/mfm2011 and www.blackstarproject.org.
Million Father March Pledge • I will take my children or a child to school and I will be at school on the first day to encourage all children to do their best every day at school. • I am responsible for the education of my child. • I will volunteer at my child’s school three times this school year. • I will pick up my child’s progress report or grade report when required. • I will meet with my child’s teachers at least twice this year and support them in educating my child. • I will mentor my child or a child and I will teach children the value of education and family as well as the value of life. • I will work with my child’s mother or guardian to achieve the best academic and social outcomes for my child even if I do not live with my child.
www.skinlaseressentials.com
Page 8 Information found in ‘Protective Services’ is provided to public “as available” by public service agencies - police, fire, etc. Accuracy and authenticity of press releases are the responsibility of the agency
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
providing such information. Tri-City Voice does not make or imply any guarantee regarding the content of information received from authoritative sources.
Union City Police Blotter August 7 Officers responded to Shorty Garcia Park to investigate a person brandishing a handgun. When officers arrived, the suspects had already fled in a vehicle. The victim advised that he was the referee for a soccer game at the park and during the game he issued one of the players a “Red Card” and another player from the same team a “Yellow Card” for rule violations. Immediately after the game, three members from the “Red Carded” team confronted the victim and threatened to hurt him. One of the suspects had to be held back by a fellow teammate. A second suspect produced a handgun and waved it in a threatening manner. This case is actively being investigated by patrol officers.
Citizen Police Academy in Newark
August 8 Officers responded to the bus stop on Dyer Street in front of the Wal*Mart store to investigate a report of a person masturbating in public. The description matched that of a Sex Registrant residing at the Extended Stay Hotel. When contacted by officers, the suspect denied being in that area or involved. With the assistance of the suspect’s parole officer, they learned that he was in fact in the area based on information provided from the suspect’s GPS ankle monitor. In addition, the victim responded to the suspect’s location and positively identified him as the suspect. The suspect was arrested for indecent exposure and a parole hold warrant. An assault with a deadly weapon call sent officers to a residence on Cabello Street to
investigate. The victim was sitting in his vehicle when the suspect threw some type of liquid onto his car. The victim exited his car and confronted the suspect, who in turn struck the victim with a chain. As the officers were speaking to the victim and witness, the suspect appeared and was arrested. A victim of a stolen wallet and her family members detained three females in the area of 11th Street near I Street. As officers arrived on scene, the suspects had to be physically restrained when they began to fight with the victims and officers. The suspects were arrested for battery, assault on a peace officer, and resisting arrest. One officer suffered a knee injury during the fight.
Fremont Citizen's Academy accepting applications
SUBMITTED BY COMMANDER BOB DOUGLAS, NEWARK PD The Newark Police Department is seeking residents, as well as individuals who work within the city, to participate in our Citizen Police Academy. The next Academy is scheduled to begin on September 14, 2011. Sessions will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 7 weeks, with a graduation ceremony planned for November 2, 2011. Participants will meet primarily at City Hall (37101 Newark Blvd.), although a few sessions require meeting at other local venues. Our goal is to provide the community with a “behind the scenes” look at our department through a series of lectures, demonstrations, tours, and hands-on exercises.
Have you ever wanted to get an inside look at the Fremont Police Department? Now is your opportunity. Beginning, Thursday, September 8, 2011, the Fremont Police Department will start its next academy class. The free twelve-week, 42-hour academy, meets one night a week and is limited to 25 students. Participants learn about topics such as police selection and training, internal investigations, criminal law, patrol operations, communications, crime prevention, crime analysis, firearms training, critical incidents, narcotics, gangs, traffic enforcement and much more. To gain a better understanding of our academy, you can watch a video clip that gives you a closer look into the various facets of our academy. To sign up and/or watch the video click on this link: http://fremontpolice.org/academy/academy.html or go to www.fremontpolice.org. If you have any questions, please contact Lt. Tony Duckworth at Tduckworth@fremont.gov or call 510-790-6916.
Update on BJ’s Restaurant incident SUBMITTED BY SGT. MIKE CARROLL, NEWARK PD
Topics covered will include: Forgery/Fraud Identity Theft Patrol & Traffic Procedures Firearms Familiarization Gangs Narcotics Crime Scene Investigation Canine/SWAT Programs Applicants should: Have no prior felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; Be willing to have a background check completed; Have the ability to attend all scheduled sessions; Be at least 21 years old; and Live or work in the City of Newark For more information or to obtain an application, please contact Beverly Ryans at (510) 578-4352
The June 21st incident at BJ’s restaurant, which was initially reported as an armed robbery and prompted the Newark and Union City PD SWAT team response on Escalonia Dr, was determined through further investigation to be a gang related confrontation during which a weapon was used to intimidate the victim. The victim is not a gang member and just happened to be in front of the restaurant when he was confronted and misidentified as a rival gang member. All three suspects were identified as documented local gang members and search warrants were executed at their residences where further evidence was located. Two juveniles have been arrested for charges related to this incident; the primary suspect, 19-yearold male, Jessie Ledesma, remains at-large. Jessie Ledesma A felony warrant for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Brandishing a Weapon with a Gang Enhancement has been issued and the Newark Police Department is actively searching for Ledesma, described as Hispanic male with black hair, brown eyes, 5’-10”, 210 lbs. If you have any information related to the whereabouts of Jessie Ledesma, please contact Detective Shannon Todd with the Newark Police Department at (510) 578-4289 or the Newark Police Department at (510) 578-4237.
Little change in number of hate crimes SUBMITTED BY OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on August 11, 2011, a small year-on-year change in the number of reported hate crimes in California. In 2010, there were 1,107 hate crime events reported statewide, compared with 1,100 in 2009. “A crime motivated by hate is a crime against all people,” Harris said. “We will monitor and prosecute these cases to the fullest extent of the law.” The Attorney General's report, "Hate Crime in California 2010" was accumulated using data-collection programs developed by the California Department of Justice, police agencies and continued on page 28
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Earth Talk®
E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard about something called the Green Café Network. What is it and what are they trying to accomplish for the environment? -- Jane Stevenson, Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco's Border Lands Cafe, a GCN member. Photo Credit: Steve Rhodes
T
he Green Café Network (GCN), a project of the non-profit Earth Island Institute, seeks to reduce Americans’ environmental impacts by greening the coffeehouse industry and harnessing cafe culture for community environmental awareness. By educating and working with cafe owners and staff, GCN helps network members reduce waste, save energy, conserve water and increase community stewardship. GCN’s 30-plus cafes scattered across Northern California (as well as one in New York City and another in Keshena, Wisconsin) are committed to reducing their carbon footprints, promoting environmental responsibility and generally operating in as sustainable a manner as possible. The approach of the GCN is to build on the influence of key institutions—neighborhood cafes and Americans’ infatuation with coffee—to try to raise environmental awareness and spur individual action. The idea is that when people see their local café as a positive example of green business practices and community building, there is a ripple effect, and the community is strengthened accordingly. For cafes interested in getting involved, GCN provides personalized consulting services to help owners reduce their ecological footprints, enhance and streamline their operations, and set a vis-
ible good example of environmental responsibility for the community at large. Services can address specific areas in need of attention, such as energy and water conservation, waste reduction, toxics minimization and eco-friendly purchasing, and also overall efforts to green the business from top to bottom. GCN can also consult on green building issues in the design, construction and remodel phases of a cafe’s lifecycle. With a project tagline of “Love Our Planet a Latte,” how could one not love what GCN is doing? Cafes and coffee shops can take steps to align environmental considerations with business operations even without membership in GCN. The Barista Exchange website, for one, offers a treasure trove of information and tips on greening up cafes and coffee shops through energy and waste reduction, eco-friendly procurement and the sourcing of organic fair trade coffee. U.S. coffee shops serve up about 25 million cups every day, so coffee shops can make a huge difference by being green. For its part, the nation’s leading coffee retailer, Starbucks, has been a pioneer in greening the coffee industry, and the company considers environmental stewardship a priority. With dedicated programs for increasing recycling, conserving energy and water,
sourcing greener beans, using sustainable building techniques and materials in new stores, and offsetting carbon emissions, Starbucks has worked hard to set a green example. Of course, cafe owners and staff aren’t the only ones responsible for greening your coffee habit. You can play a role too. One obvious place to start is to bring in your own reusable mug to fill up on your favorite blend to cut down on paper cup waste. And requesting fair trade coffee will help ensure living wages for coffee workers out in the fields and send a message to café owners that you value doing the right thing. CONTACTS: Green Cafe Network, www.earthisland.org/index.php/pr ojects/grn; Barista Exchange, www.baristaexchange.com; Starbucks Environmental Stewardship, www.starbucks.com/responsibility/environment. EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: earthtalk@emagazine.com. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe. Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial.
High tech house calls BY
SUBMITTED STACEY HILTON
In an acute situation, chances are you don’t have time to sit all day in a doctor’s office. Enter the high tech house call, a video appointment with a doctor. You talk about your health problem via web cam and medicine can be prescribed right then and there; no in-person appointment necessary. Doctors Express is test piloting this new technology called MeMD – a high tech and convenient way for patients to “see” a doctor and prescribe medicine without going into the office for a physical exam. It’s one more way Doctors Express Urgent Care Centers are answering the country’s demand for quick, convenient and affordable health care. “We want to be at the forefront of virtual healthcare technology,” says Dr. Scott Burger, co-founder of Doctors Express who is using MeMD in his urgent care facility in Towson, MD. “MeMD is for patients who wants the opinion of a doctor but don’t have the time or aren’t sure their medical issue is critical enough to go in and see the doctor.” Say your son has a rash and you want to know if it’s serious, but you’re unable to bring him into the
doctor’s office right away. You would connect with the system online and it will direct you to a provider of MeMD services. A physician will receive notice on their office computer that a patient is waiting. Doctor and patient are connected by a Web Cam to discuss the situation, show the rash and make an assessment followed by appropriate action… go to an emergency room, get a topical first aid cream at the pharmacy, don’t worry about it, etc. “Virtual visits can never completely replace the care of a physical examination,” says Dr. Burger. “However, it is a valuable resource for patients who know what they’re suffering from and want a quick consult and prescription for minor ailments such as sinus infections and rashes. If we can’t diagnose the problem via webcam, we ask the patient to come in. We don’t take any chances.” A pilot study at Massachusetts General Hospital put “web cam” doctor visits to the test. First, patients made a virtual visit to their physician, followed by a hands-on physical examination. The study found 87% of patients tested said they would recommend video conference visits to friends as a way to save time. For more information about Doctors Express, visit DoctorsExpress.com.
Page 9
Page 10
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
History
Jose Vallejo erected his mill at the mouth of Niles Canyon in 1853. He added a residence for the mill workers, a home for the ranch foreman and a large warehouse. Farmers brought their grain to be ground in Vallejo’s Mills. Some came long distances and had to stay overnight to wait for their grain to be ground. Rooms, cafes and bars were built to meet their needs. Charles Shinn described the village in 1856 as “a store or two, a few shanties and saloons, and a sort of hotel.” Only the beautiful location by the creek and the picturesque mills would have redeemed it from contempt. William Incell had a country store in the front part of his
Vallejo Mills by Carmelita Vallejo
school. A new two-story building was opened in 1889 and the old building was moved up the street to become the Congregational Church. The Western Pacific Railroad bought 200 acres west of the county road, built a depot and
The Old Mill, 1909
house. William Jordan operated a saloon and a hotel. Thomas Scott rented five acres from Vallejo and built a combination store and home. Torrents of water rushed down the canyon and flooded the lower part of the village in the spring of 1862. The Western Pacific Railroad secured a right-of-way up Niles Canyon in 1865 and brought 500 Chinese workers to prepare the road for the rails. They built warehouses, stables, storage sheds and shanties for the workers; Vallejo Mills became a small railroad town. A business directory listed the Vallejo and Co. flour mills and the stores of William Incell and Thomas Scott in 1867. William Jordan was operating his hotel and had become the agent for Bamber and Co.’s Express. Thomas Roberson and H. F. Thompson were listed as stone cutters. A fire in July 1868 destroyed Jordan’s hotel. The first through trains steamed past the village in 1869 and on to Oakland. The town of Vallejo Mill was surveyed by Plutarco Vallejo in November showing 18 lots on the east side of Vallejo Street and 22 on the west side. Litigation surrounding ownership of the property continued. Spring Valley Water Co. bought the mills and the village property and leased the land to tenants for $2 a month per lot. A bridge was built over Alameda Creek at the foot of old Vallejo Street in 1872. Travelers on the old mission road could now cross the creek even when it was too high to ford. Wagon traffic on Vallejo Street increased. Residents started a Sunday school in the old adobe mill and held a ball in the warehouse to raise money to build a school. More families settled in the area creating the need for a larger
laid out a new town they named “Niles.” Some people re-located to the new town and a few even moved their houses there. When
they did not own. Some of the houses were comfortable residences and some were tiny cottages, but all were family homes. Old Town residents were tenants who had been paying low rental fees for use of the land where their homes stood. The men worked for the railroad, California Nursery or the salt plant, and some of the ladies worked at the cannery. Most of the families had been represented in the armed forces in World War II, and many still had sons in the Korean War. Raymond Andrade, a former Marine corporal, recently returned from Okinawa, assumed the role of negotiator and spokesman for the residents. He canvassed the tenants to see if they could raise enough money for pooling and bidding on the property. Andrade was the first Niles veteran to arrange a State Veteran’s Welfare Board loan. He was guarding the interests of his
Old Dias Home on Vallejo Street
the community’s business section moved “across the tracks,” the area along Vallejo Street became the historic part of town known as “Old Town”. The City of San Francisco acquired title to Old Town in 1930 when the city purchased the properties of the Spring Valley Water Company. Eleven acres along Vallejo Street were on the border of the Spring Valley Water Company’s watershed along Alameda Creek. The S.F. Board of Supervisors ordered the city’s water department to sell all lands not needed in 1951; Old Town was slated for auction, and it’s residents panicked. Some of the headlines of the local papers read “Picturesque Niles Old Town clouded by eviction threat” and “25 families in Niles await property auction.” Many families threatened by eviction had lived there over 30 years, some for three generations. They had built houses on land
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Andrade who had lived many years in Old Town. With Andrade’s help, the residents had hopes of keeping their homes by the crumbling ruins of Don Vallejo’s old mill. Five years later, an arrangement was worked out so the home owners could buy their houses in separate auctions. One headline read “Old Town Sings Jubilant Chorus as Homes Saved”. This original, historic part of Niles continued to be known as the Old Town for a number of years, but many modern residents are not aware of its historic importance.
PHILIP HOLMES PEEK INTO THE PAST www.museumoflocalhistory.org Bedard Blacksmith Shop
Photos courtesy of The Museum of Local History
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Ohlone Humane Society
BY NANCY LYON I try to be a responsible parent to my animal family and that includes trying to protect them by vaccinating against disease. This is especially true in my case because, as a liaison for rescue at the animal shelter, I walk the kennels and wards each week potentially bringing home a health risk. But which vaccines are really needed and how often is not as clear as first thought. In the veterinary field there are conflicting opinions by professionals on immunization guidelines and vaccine safety. Protocols often say that if you don’t vaccinate for a multitude of diseases you’re putting your animals in jeopardy; yet there appears to be valid concerns that over-vaccinating and doing it too frequently endangers their health and perhaps, in some cases, their very survival. “If a little is good… is more better?” In an effort to make an informed decision before possibly putting them in harm’s way, like many people, I turned to the Internet for help and found more than I bargained for. Vaccines are generally classified as either basic, required vaccines or vaccines chosen by recommendation. Examples of required vaccines in dogs are the DHPP for canine distemper, canine parvovirus, canine hepatitis, and adenovirus. The basic cat vaccine is called an FVRCP or Feline DistemperRhino-Calici and Pneumonitis combination. Young cats and dogs are given the initial "kitten or puppy shot series," to boost their defense system against common and deadly viruses. In the past, veterinarians have asked dog and cat guardians to bring them in for annual boosters for these “core” or highly recommended vaccines. However, opinions on vaccine frequency are changing; many veterinarians are moving toward an every three year protocol with some exceptions. Veterinarians are now considering a myriad of factors prior to recommending a vaccine protocol. For example, it is thought by some that if a dog is not boarded, a vaccine to protect against kennel cough is not necessary. Lyme disease vaccination in situations where exposure to ticks is unlikely is often not recommended; if they live in regions of the country where this problem is not present. Also questioned by some is whether leukemia vaccine is necessary for strictly indoor cats. According to the Whole Dog Journal (WDJ) in 2003, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) revised its vaccination guidelines for dogs, recommending that vets vaccinate adult dogs only every three years – not annually. Many enlightened veterinarians changed their canine healthcare protocols to reflect these guide-
lines and now suggest annual wellness examinations with vaccinations at three year intervals. In WDJ’s opinion (and that of the experts they consulted), annual vaccination for most canine diseases is unnecessary and potentially harmful. They suggested that dog “owners” should avoid employing old-fashioned veterinarians who recommend annual vaccines. They felt that guardians should also avoid veterinary service providers who offer inexpensive vaccines and other routine care without the benefit of a substantial relationship with you and your dog beyond a brief transaction in a parking lot or pet supply store. “While the financial cost of vaccine clinics may be appealing, the fact is, your dog’s health may pay the price of unnecessary or inappropriate vaccines.” No matter the species, a variety of opinions exist as to the need, effectiveness and advantage of frequent vaccinations. Some argue that frequent, excessive and annual vaccinations include adverse consequences such as a compromised immune response. The following view is offered by Dr Robert Pitcairn, D.V.M, PhD in his book Natural Health for Dogs and Cats: “Vaccinations are not always effective, and they may cause long-lasting health disturbances.” Other veterinarians advise against giving multiple vaccines at one time because if there is a reaction, it is very difficult to determine which component is causing the problem. They recommend spacing individual vaccines three weeks apart to avoid overloading the immune system. Concerns over mandatory rabies vaccination causing harm to some animals with existing health problems have resulted in Assembly Bill 258, now in the California legislature. AB 258 would permit an annual exemption for dogs with medical issues as determined by a veterinarian. It has passed committee hearings and may be signed into law this month. From what I have gathered, while you may get that yearly postcard in the mail advising that your animal companion is due for her annual boosters, the main reason for seeing your vet on a regular basis is for yearly checkups. Yearly wellness examinations help your veterinarian develop a good baseline of your animal’s health, better able to take notice of subtle changes over time. To help you make an informed decision regarding vaccine pros and cons for your animal friend, check out the following websites: http://www.twobitdog.com/DrFox/Dog-Vaccination-Protocols-Services l https://www.msu.edu/~silvar/vax.htm http://www.greendogpetsupply.com/blog/?p=5 11 (cats)
510-792-4587 39120 Argonaut Way #108, Fremont Ca. 94538-1304
www.ohlonehumanesociety.org Hundreds of healthy, adoptable animals are available at the TriCity Animal Shelter and other local shelters and rescue organizations. Visit www.petfinder.com where you can enter your city or zip code and search by breed, size, gender and other criteria. Nearly 12,500 rescue groups list more than a quarter-million animals available for adoption. Please save one today.
Energy workshop for commercial buildings SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Beginning as early as January 2012, California law requires the disclosure of a benchmarking score prior to the lease, refinance or sale of a commercial building. Benchmarking helps the owners of commercial property manage their buildings’ energy use to reduce operating costs. A free workshop, sponsored by the City of Hayward and Hayward Chamber of Commerce, on August 30 will teach commercial property owners and their teams how to comply with the new state regulations, how to develop the new Portfolio Manager profile, update and continually benchmark and track their Energy Star score and earn recognition with the Energy Star label and LEED certification. The Hayward Chamber of Commerce and City look forward to welcoming Hayward commercial building owners at this important workshop. Take advantage of technical support and financial incentives. Please RSVP to Marc S. McDonald, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Hayward at Marc.mcdonald@hayward-ca.gov or (510) 583-4231. Benchmarking Energy Use in Commercial Buildings Tuesday, August 30, 2011 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Room 2A Hayward City Hall 777 B Street, Hayward, CA (510) 583-4231 Marc.Mcdonald@hayward-ca.gov
Page 11
Page 12
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
AP WIRE SERVICE LOS ANGELES (AP), Aug 12 - The troubled city of Bell has selected another interim city manager until a permanent one can be found to help the city recover from a municipal corruption scandal. The city announced Friday that Arne Croce will start August 22 and will earn a weekly salary of $3,230 with no medical or retirement benefits. Croce, the former city manager of San Mateo and Los Altos in Northern California, will replace interim city manager Kenneth Hampian. He will fill that role for several months until a permanent city manager is hired. Bell has been without a permanent city manager since last July when Robert Rizzo was fired after it was learned he had an annual salary and compensation package of $1.5 million and was paying huge salaries to other Bell officials.
California Legislature-Spending Enterprise: Records hide lawmakers' spending BY JULIET WILLIAMS ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), Aug 13 - The Assembly this month released budget figures that should have shined a light on lawmakers' spending, after a formal request for them from a legislator who is embroiled in a feud with the Democratic leadership over his office budget. Instead, the documents offer an incomplete and at times contradictory picture. For example, they show some rank-and-file Republican lawmakers - in the minority party - with more lavish budgets than the Assembly speaker or the Democratic heads of powerful committees. The numbers were released in response to a request from Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, D-La Canada-Flintridge, who is feuding with Assembly Speaker John Perez. He says Perez, a fellow Democrat, slashed Portantino's office budget when he refused to vote for the state budget earlier this summer. Perez says Portantino was overspending, a charge Portantino denies. The Assembly Rules Committee, which oversees such records, released dozens of pages of documents to Portantino after he requested them under the Legislative Open Records Act. They listed lawmaker spending for the year that ended on Nov. 30, 2010. But the committee refused to release lawmakers' current budgets, saying they are not subject to LORA, the separate law that governs the Legislature, because they include “preliminary drafts, notes or legislative memoranda.” The committee also released general spending records for the Assembly's committees and party caucuses, but they did not offer details about the lawmakers who benefited from that spending, making it impossible to form an accurate picture of each lawmaker's office spending and staff size. Portantino provided the documents to The Associated Press. The Sacramento Bee and Los Angeles Times have filed a lawsuit in an effort to force public disclosure of lawmakers' current budgets. Portantino, who is running for Congress next year, plans to introduce a resolution Monday that would force the Assembly to adopt the budget for each of its 80 members in public and assign funding uniformly so it would not be subject to the whims of continued on page 30
Obama sets sights on rural America to talk jobs BY KEN THOMAS ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP), Aug 13 - President Barack Obama is headed to Midwestern states critical for his re-election after a summer of discontent over a protracted debt showdown with Republicans and the downgrade in the nation's credit rating. Obama's bus tour, his first as president, begins Monday and will take him to prairie communities in Minnesota and through Iowa and Illinois, with stops in the farmland and rural towns that launched his first White House bid. The former Illinois senator is expected to tell audiences that he agrees with their frustrations about a dysfunctional federal government. ``What we've seen in Washington the last few months has been the worst kind of partisanship, the worst kind of gridlock - and that gridlock has undermined public confidence and impeded our efforts to take the steps we need for our economy,'' Obama said Thursday in Michigan. ``It's made things worse instead of better.'' Obama won a clean sweep in 2008 of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan, a region that has supported Democratic presidential candidates since 2000, except for President George W. Bush's narrow victory in Iowa in 2004. But Obama's standing in these states, like elsewhere, has grown precarious as the economy has slumped. Republican governors are now in charge in three of those five states and Obama's approval rating, as measured by Gallup, is hovering around 50 percent in most of the region. ``We got a president who got a decrease in the credit rating of our nation, and that's because our president simply doesn't understand how to lead and how to grow an economy,'' Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said in Thursday's candidates' debate in Iowa. Romney and his Republican rivals blamed Obama for the growth of the federal deficit and the credit downgrade by Standard and Poor's, the first in the nation's history. continued on page 28
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Page 13
Romney's wealth endures but conflicts persist BY STEPHEN BRAUN AND JACK GILLUM ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON _ Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's personal wealth _ up to $250 million _ survived the nation's economic crisis, according to figures released Friday. But his pledge to sell off interests that conflict with his GOP stances did not extend to some investments in a family charity. The new records make clear that Romney is much wealthier than President Barack Obama or any of Romney's GOP opponents. The immense fortune controlled by Romney and his wife, Ann, is worth $190 million to $250 million _ within the same range as his 2007 presidential financial disclosure records, his campaign said. Romney's financial records, submitted Friday to meet a deadline set by the Federal Election Commission and the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, valued his fortune at $86 million to $264 million. The campaign, however, reported his wealth within a narrower range. The holdings reflect Romney's success in running a major Boston venture capital firm and his stewardship of his own investments on Wall Street _ a strong base in his drive for influential donors and the Republican nomination. But amid a deep recession and populist outrage, Romney's wealth could prove double-edged, as seen in the controversy brewing over his comment Thursday that “corporations are people.” The former Massachusetts governor was criticized by GOP presidential campaign rivals in 2007 because some of his vast array of investments reaped profits from corporations with interests in Iran, China and embryonic stem research. In response, Romney pledged that his financial portfolio
“would conform to my positions.” At the time, Romney urged companies to divest interests in Iran and opposed Chinese human rights violations and the creation of new human stem cell lines for medical research. Although insistent that he had no sway over the blind trust that controlled his investments, Romney said his Boston-based trustee would sort out any conflicts. Romney's latest report shows that since 2007, his blind trust had sold off shares in many of the companies that posed conflicts with hard-line stances on Iran, China and stem cells. Among the investments listed as sold on the 2011 disclosure are Honeywell, which had aided Iranian gas production through a British subsidiary, and Schlumberger, an oil services company that operated both in Iran and Sudan. Both stocks were managed through a private Goldman Sachs portfolio, the disclosure said. But IRS records show that between 2007 and 2009, Romney's family charity, the Tyler Charitable Trust, continued to buy and sell other investments in companies that dealt with Iranian businesses, complied with Chinese censorship or aided in stem cell research. The Romney campaign said that a 2010 filing for the charity is expected later this year but declined to comment on any specific investments in either Romney's personal disclosure or his separate charity filings. “Governor and Mrs. Romney's assets are managed on a blind basis,” Gail Gitcho, communications director for the Romney campaign, said in a statement. “They do not control the investment of these assets.” Both Romney's blind trust assets and his family charity are under the direction of Boston attorney R. Bradford Malt. Echoing Romney, Malt said in 2007 that he would prune out investments
that did not comport with Romney's political stances. “As I become aware that ownership of a stock was inconsistent with public positions, I might sell them,” Malt said during a 2007 teleconference. Yet as late as the 2009 period, tax filings show, Romney's charity bought shares worth $5,734 in Petroleo Brasiliero SA, also known as Petrobras, a Brazilian stateowned energy company that reportedly invested $100 million to develop Iranian oil and natural gas reserves in the Caspian Sea. The charity later sold the shares that year at a loss. Similarly, the charity bought and sold $10,600 worth of Baidu Inc., a major Chinese Web search engine company that has been accused by human rights activists of collusion with strict Chinese government censorship of the Internet. The charity also bought and sold $37,345 worth of Beckton Dickinson, a bioscience company that has helped develop environments for the growth of stem cells and funded grants for stem cell research. In 2007 and 2008, the charity also purchased and sold hundreds of other investment shares _ worth thousands of dollars _ in more than a dozen other foreign and domestic companies that have conducted dealings with Iran, China or stem cell research. The companies included China-based businesses Hang Lung, Telefonica and China Mobile Limited; medical research companies such as Merck, Roche Holdings and Fisher Scientific; and companies that dealt with Iran, among them Schlumberger, Gazprom and Total. Many of those companies, which had been shown as investments on Romney's 2007 financial disclosure, were listed as sold on his 2011 report. And the new report clearly shows that the blind trust has pruned many other stock purchases among the former Mas-
sachusetts governor's former investments. While the 2007 report ran to 47 pages, the new disclosure is only 28 pages. His current investments are spread through domestic and international stocks and funds, including energy companies, banks and financial products and companies specializing in health care, technology and consumer and manufacturing goods. Romney's new disclosure also shows signs of more cautious investing, a response to the recent recession. The report details an investment of $250,000 to $500,000 in gold since 2007, a period when gold prices climbed. Romney's disclosures describe at least $3 million in investments from Bain Capital, the Boston venture capital firm he co-founded in 1984. Some of the assets were part of a retirement agreement with Bain that has since expired. The value of those assets was reported as of December 2010. Bain is also the former employer of Edward Conard, a former Romney co-worker and investor who secretly contributed $1 million _ through a short-lived company, W Spann LLC _ to a Romney-leaning political committee, Restore Our Future, before coming forward as the donor. In comparison to Romney's $190 million to $250 million fortune, Obama reported assets last May worth $2.2 million to $7.5 million, swelled by royalties from the books “Dreams From My Father” and “Audacity of Hope.” Romney has donated the proceeds of “No Apology,” his most recent campaign-related book, to charity. Among Romney's chief rivals, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, by comparison, holds fewer assets. He earned about $120,000 a year in salary as governor. He has outstanding credit lines on his suburban home. Upon retirement, he'll be able to draw on public pen-
sions from his time as a legislator and governor. Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has assets with a net worth of $500,000 to $1 million, 2010 House financial disclosure records show. That includes a family farm in Wisconsin and Bachmann & Associates in Lake Elmo, Minn., a psychotherapy clinic headed by her husband, Marcus. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who is expected to announce his GOP candidacy this weekend, has disclosed two blind trusts worth more than $50,000 combined, but some reports have estimated Perry's financial worth as closer to $1 million. Despite the vast personal reserves at Romney's command, the financial assets wielded by presidential candidates may matter less this time around, thanks in part to the 2010 Supreme Court ruling known as “Citizens United.” The court ruling overturned a ban on corporate spending in federal elections. In turn, big-money donors this election cycle have already given millions to outside political committees _ known as super PACs _ in support of candidates. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Romney raised $88.5 million in campaign funds in 2007, with $35.4 million coming out of his own pocket. So far in 2011, Romney leads his GOP rivals in garnering super PAC money as well. The proRomney Restore Our Future raised more than $12 million during the first six months of 2011, according to FEC records. The pro-Romney PAC has had to fend off questions surrounding the shielded identities of some of its top donors, such as Conard. Meanwhile, other groups have said they are setting up PACs in support of Bachmann and Perry. ___ Associated Press writers Brian Bakst in St. Paul, Minn., and Chris Tomlinson in Austin, Texas, contributed to this report.
Page 14
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Are you a writer?
August 16, 2011
Do you like to write about interesting topics? Are you a whiz with words and like to share your thoughts with others? Can you find something fascinating about lots of things around you? If so, maybe writing for the Tri-City Voice is in your future. We are looking for disciplined writers and reporters who will accept an assignment and weave an interesting and accurate story that readers will enjoy. Applicants must be proficient in the English language (spelling and grammar) and possess the ability to work within deadlines. If you are interested, submit a writing sample of at least 500 words along with a resume to tricityvoice@aol.com or fax to (510) 796-2462.
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Page 15
Sudoku: Fill in the missing numbers (1 – 9 inclusive) so each row, column and 3x3 box contains all digits. Master Sudoku
Crossword Puzzle 1
B 123
2
3
4
5
C F D 0 4 4 A 3 9 F
8
6
2
A
3 C 9
6
5 7 4 B
7
0
7 8 6 0 F B C A 9 B 5 4 A C 7 9 5 0
D 2 6 8 4 3
D 0 8
9
2 1 F C 7 4 2 C 6 F D 5 3 B 2 6 A
10
9
11
1
12
13
U
N
I
2
Q U U
B 124
6
D
E
8
9
H O R
15
12
E
14
I
N
Down 1 2 4 5
Range of colors (8) Donations (13) Demands (5) Under strict rules (10)
6 9 10
I
L
T
Blackmails (9) Taking for granted (8) Hypothesis (6)
A
G
15
D
E
L F
U
S
L Y
O
L
I
B
Y
A T
O
N
8 3 4 2 B 0 D 7 C A 1 F 6 5 9 E
Z
1 A B 5 C E 4 9 6 2 7 8 D 3 0 F
I
F C E 9 5 8 6 2 0 4 D 3 B 1 A 7
0 7 6 D 3 F A 1 B 5 E 9 8 4 2 C
G
I
T
T
N
A
T
D
E L I
C
H
R
B 9 D F 8 C 5 6 A 1 3 E 2 7 4 0
2 1 7 E 0 9 3 D 4 B F 6 C 8 5 A
5 4 A 6 7 2 B F D 0 8 C 3 E 1 9
A
U
17
R
S
A
E
N
D
18
D F C 0 1 3 2 4 8 9 5 B E A 7 6
E 5 8 7 6 A 9 0 F D 2 4 1 B C 3
4 6 9 1 D B 7 8 3 E C A 0 2 F 5
A 2 3 B E 5 F C 7 6 0 1 9 D 8 4
7 B F 4 2 D E A 9 8 6 0 5 C 3 1
T
E
D
N I
T
U
R
I
3 8 0 C A 4 1 E 2 7 9 5 F 6 D B
N
E
I G
11
O
E S
I
22
T
I N
S
S
E
N
E 20
L
L O
E
E 16
C
E
5
H 13
I
R
S
I
N A
R
E M A
V
T
S
A
10
E I
U
H L
4
T
T
I
A 23
R
A
L 21
I
A
R
O
N
How do you say this word? (13) Display (11) Certain tribute (5) Extra (13) Kitchen counter? (5) Adaptable (7) Close (5) Make known (7)
I
A
19
Across 3 7 8 11 12 13 14 15
R
7
B
C
Puzzle Solutions
M A
P
E
14
3
E
E 2 7 3 D 6 B 5 8 F 1 5 D 0 3 5 E 0 F B 6 D 8 A 6 4 9 7 F
S
E
9 E 2 3 4 1 0 B 5 C A D 7 F 6 8
6 0 1 8 F 7 C 5 E 3 4 2 A 9 B D
E
C D 5 A 9 6 8 3 1 F B 7 4 0 E 2
Tri-City Stargazer AUGUST 17 – AUGUST 23, 2011 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: The planets Saturn and Neptune are in tense relationship throughout August. This particular arrangement occurred during Japan’s tsunami, and previously with the April, 2010 BP Gulf explosion. Saturn represents concrete structures that were meant to be permanent, the rules and laws of any corporate body, and the relentless march of time. Neptune is the god of the sea and represents the flow of sand as it yields to the ebb and flow of tides. Neptune erodes the structure of Saturn by its never-ceasing waves of water. This aspect also represents bizarre activities in the stock market, the inability to find a clear bottom line from which to move up or down. Or it may present as a widespread belief that we have the “right” position, only to discover later that it mysteriously moves elsewhere, just as with sand at a beach. Aries (March 21-April 20): A fresh beginning in early May is now beginning to yield a reward or two. You may be seeing a stronger sense of self esteem or some extra pocket change. This aspect is really helpful for students or those on a physical selfimprovement program because self-discipline is stronger.
Cancer (June 21-July 21): This month, things have come to your attention that requires you to set boundaries around yourself; what you will and will not do. You are still feeling edgy and quick on the trigger. Maybe this is necessary at this time. The Crab often hides in his hole until he is forced to protect himself.
Taurus (April 21-May 20): This is an especially favorable time to be on vacation. Cosmic aspects favor travel, social life, and educational interests. Activities involving music or the arts give pleasure. Be especially careful about contracts or promises. You may be idealizing the future. A touch of realism would work wonders.
Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): It may be a particular challenge to steer clear of the crosshairs this week. Others may try to draw you into battle or use your energy. Drive very carefully, especially in your routine neighborhoods. This is not a good time to be aggressive, unless you somehow must defend yourself.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Nostalgia concerning past schoolmates, roommates or siblings may cause you to reach out for a renewed connection. Journaling or talking about the past may be fulfilling at this time. Make a special effort to keep up with keys, tickets, credit cards, and other small items.
Virgo (August 23-September 22): Your imagination could go overboard this week and you might be overly reactive to imagined slights. Mental fog may cloud your brain. Avoid leaping to conclusions over statements made by others. Ask what was intended. Double-check facts, data, and directions that come your way.
Libra (September 23-October 22): Activities of this week will require strength and emotional endurance. Your physical cycle happens to be on a low as well. Get plenty of rest and take your vitamins. Don’t force yourself beyond your limitations now. The Inner Critic may be hounding you. It lies. This is not your real voice. Send it away. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): This is a good time for a getaway trip, maybe a three day weekend. You and your partner may choose to go together or you might have an agreement to go separately. A little breather would be refreshing. Favorable energy surrounds activities involving education, legal interests, and the Internet.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): An opportunity to expand your social life brings smiles. You may be invited to a party or you might meet someone new. This aspect is from Venus, goddess of love and creativity. The muse may be at your side as you produce a particularly
creative idea or solution to a problem. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): You are experiencing a major change in the areas of shared resources, investments, alimony, debts, or inheritance. At this time you are mentally quarreling with yourself or with others over finding a solution to the problem. You want things as they were and that is not possible. Ask your Supervising Self for a perspective change. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): You may have feelings of deflation this week. Try not to take them seriously because they will pass. You are waiting for oth-
ers to make decisions and for one or another reasons, it just isn’t happening. Don’t let anyone including yourself suggest that it is your fault. It just isn’t the right time for decisions. Pisces (February 19-March 20) Beware of any martyr-like thoughts in relation to your partner(s). You could be seeing yourself as all-giving, all-loving. No one is really like that. Give what you are willing to give because you love the Other. Don't do it because the Other will think you are wonderful. Then whatever the outcome, you won't resent it.
Are you interested in a personal horoscope? Vivian Carol may be reached at (704) 366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments (fee required).
www.horoscopesbyvivian.com
Page 16
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Volunteering – Lifting Spirits and Touching Lives All-Day restaurantstyle dining services, a fabulous cafe and room service on request serve residents who are on the go or those ready to relax at the end of the day. The richly appointed common areas, library, game room, and patio complete the total living experience.
BY MARY M. ANDERSON “I put life in better perspective on Fridays, following my route as a LIFE ElderCare Meals on Wheels volunteer driver, than on any other day of the week. It is not just about helping frail, homebound seniors; it is about sharing strengths and weaknesses. The gift of our time goes a long way towards helping at risk members of the community remain living independently,” states Judy Zlatnik, President of the LIFE ElderCare Board of Directors and longtime Meals on Wheels volunteer driver. LIFE ElderCare, founded in 1975, is a non profit organization providing the basics of Life: food, companionship and increased mobility en-
In addition to volunteer opportunities that support the programs, LIFE ElderCare is looking for qualified and interested persons to join the Board of Directors. “We are looking for individuals who have a keen interest in seniors, who enjoy working with a variety of people, those who have heart, professional experience, contacts and fundraising experience,” stated Zlatnik. The organization has been affected by the economic downturn and has faced significant recent challenges of revenue shortfalls. LIFE ElderCare is a community-funded organization with only 30% of the revenue base coming from government funding. While three of our programs are at no cost, Meals on Wheels is a donation program and seniors are
abling seniors to remain living at home for as long as safely possible. LIFE ElderCare’s direct service programs include Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visitors, VIP Rides and Fall Prevention. Volunteers are the lifeline of the organization, as close to 700 community members donate their time on behalf of Tri City seniors enrolled in LIFE ElderCare services. “LIFE ElderCare’s greatest strength is the volunteers. This is not only a cost saving measure for the organization, but most importantly, it is the volunteers who bring hope for tomorrow to seniors living in Fremont, Newark and Union City. Volunteers have the opportunity to see the persons they are helping. Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers, for example, not only deliver a hot meal each day, but they bring a warm smile and some good conversation that makes a lonely and long day not quite so difficult,” Zlatnik says. “Volunteers see the good that transpires from their visit and the true need for the services that LIFE ElderCare provides.” Zlatnik was recruited as a Meals on Wheels volunteer driver almost 12 years ago following her retirement from the teaching profession. She also has served as a Friendly Visitor volunteer (providing companionship to isolated and lonely seniors) and as a VIP Volunteer driver (assisting seniors who have no other means towards getting to medical appointments or on necessary errands.) LIFE ElderCare is always looking for volunteers – people who want to help seniors who now have had to learn the language of dependency. “I also so enjoy visiting with the various LIFE ElderCare volunteers as they all have a passion for what they do and want to make a difference. We all share a common bond and at our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, that could not be more obvious. We are like a family – to each other and to the seniors we serve,” Zlatnik reflects.
asked to make a contribution toward their meal cost. Currently, 68% of those on the program are unable to do so; the organization has had a multifaceted fund raising plan underway to keep Meals on Wheels rolling. Most importantly, LIFE ElderCare relies on local business, faith based and cultural groups and individuals within the community to help provide the support that keeps programs effectively and efficiently operating on behalf of Tri City seniors. Without this help, LIFE ElderCare would be forced to cut services or place Meals on Wheels seniors on a waiting list. An upcoming opportunity for Tri City community members to support LIFE ElderCare and enjoy themselves simultaneously, is to join the organization at Sweet Tomatoes on Tuesday, August 30, between 6-8 p.m. for dinner. Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of their sales generated during that time with a purchase of a meal and a beverage to LIFE ElderCare. Log on to www.lifeeldercare.org for details and to download the coupon that needs to be presented that night. “I am thankful to be living in a caring community,” states Zlatnik. “And because of my age as well as having the personal experience in responding to the needs of my own parents, volunteering and giving back to the community comes naturally to me. I count my blessings that I am able to be active each day.” To learn more on how you can make an impact on behalf of Tri City seniors, please visit www.lifeeldercare.org Life ElderCare fundraiser Tuesday, Aug 30 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sweet Tomatoes 39370 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont (510) 574-2090 Download coupon at: www.lifeeldercare.org
Seminar Hip arthritis, evaluation and treatment Friday AUG 19TH 1:30-2:30PM
FREE
Hearing Impaired Interpreter will be present
Hip and Knee Series By Dr. Alexander P. Sah Refreshments will be served RSVP TO: Karishma or Roxanne (510) 505 -0555
APPLY NOW FOR THE OHLONE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEASURE G CITIZENS’ BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE The Ohlone Community College District seeks community members from within the District to serve on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, or CBOC, during the implementation of the Measure G Bond Program, which was passed by voters in November 2010. Individuals who serve on the CBOC will also collaborate with other community leaders in reviewing the final expenditures of the District’s Measure A Bond program. Information on the length of terms, the number of meetings and responsibilities can be found on the web site or by calling the number below. Interested individuals can download an application at http://www.ohlone.edu/go/bondapply. Completed applications should be sent by U.S. mail to Ohlone College, Attn: Administrative Services, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539 or by fax at 510-659-6045. For questions or concerns please call 510-659-7307.
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Page 17
continued on page
Niles Boulevard between G and J Streets, as well as both parking lots, will host a variety of beautiful, envy-inducing vehicles, from the early ‘20s to brand new models. Studebakers, Model As, as well as some great trucks will be present; some entries are even coming from out of state. Stop by the Niles Merchants booth at Fremont Bank on the corner of I Street and Niles Boulevard to pick up a commemorative T-shirt for $25. But be sure to get there soon; quantities are limited to 125 shirts. Other car shirts will be available for purchase, and a few car-related booths will be on hand such as AAA offering car insurance, and Bob’s Custom Painting. After enjoying their participation in last year’s show,
Fremont Ford is returning with six new cars to display. While the day is all about the mean machines, there will also be live blues music in the plaza beginning at 10 a.m., a 50/50 raffle in which the winner splits the collected money with the Niles Merchants, and one popular vendor will be on hand serving up linguica and hot dogs. And of course there are the many shops and restaurants of Niles to explore! Sponsored by the Niles Merchants Association, proceeds from the event go to the Festival of Lights Parade. The Niles Merchants Association is a non-profit
group that has been active since the 1950s, dedicated to preserving the history and charm of Niles for all to enjoy. Hot August Niles is one of their three annual events, along with the Spring Fever Car Show in May and the Festival of Lights Parade at Christmas. A vintage fashion show and Christmas teas also serve as fundraisers for the parade. “I think we make a really good name for the City of Fremont, and it helps all the shops in Niles,” says Dear. Car owners can register their vehicles the day of the show for $28 and
parking is first-come, first-served. Non car showing attendees can park on Mission and on 2nd Street, or whereever else they can find a space. Reserved handicap parking will be available. “We invite young and old alike, and they’ll come out and have a good day,” says Dear. So grab your shades, sunscreen, and strolling shoes - it’s going to be a hot time in the historic town! Hot August Niles Car Show Saturday, August 20 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Niles Boulevard (between G and J Streets) Fremont (510) 552-6034 www.nilesmerchants.com Free
Page 18
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
AT&T upgrades for southern Alameda County SUBMITTED BY GEORGE ROSS AT&T announced on July 20, network upgrades in South Alameda County designed to provide its customers faster speeds, increased reliability and best-in-class wireless service. As part of that announcement, the Company gave a tour of a cell site in Newark that has been disguised as a pine tree to provide enhanced performance without disrupting neighborhood aesthetics. Further, AT&T’s network enhancements include a new cell site in the city of Hayward, improving coverage in the area bounded by A Street, Princeton Street, Grove Way and State Hwy 185 and surrounding neighborhoods in the City of Hayward. “The Chamber applauds AT&T’s expansion of wireless coverage in our region,” said Kim Hugget, President and CEO, Hayward Chamber of Commerce. “Wireless connectivity in today’s business is a requirement, not a luxury. Our businesses depend on reliable wireless connectivity for their day-to-day operations. We appreciate AT&T is making this investment in our community.” AT&T has also added additional capacity to improve connectivity and performance for mobile voice and data network to nine more cell sites to improve service in Southern Alameda County, especially in Hayward, Newark, Fremont and Union City. “It’s the equivalent of adding more lanes on the freeway so that voice and data traffic flows faster,” said John Britton, AT&T’s Director of Corporate Communications. In addition, AT&T continues upgrading cell sites with fiber optic and Ethernet connections back to the central switching facilities, enabling faster 4G speeds. “We’re investing in our network across Southern Alameda County because we’re committed to providing best-in-class wireless voice and data service to our customers,” said Ken McNeely, AT&T’s California President. “AT&T has invested nearly $775M in its San Francisco Bay Area wireless and wireline networks from 2008-2010. We shall continue investment and network improvements.”
AT&T antenna or pine tree?
August 16, 2011
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Computers awarded for good deeds SUBMITTED BY PETER HOOGDUIN California Wushu Martial Arts Academy believes that many good deeds done each day are un-rewarded. “We all know that negativity will not improve a situation, but complimenting or rewarding a job well done will actually prompt more of those good activities,” says Academy Owner Hoogduin. With that in mind, he launched an essay contest this year open to youths 18 years of age and under. A large number of excellent essays were submitted about good deeds and activities performed. It was a close competition, but the winning essay was submitted by 11-year-old Warm Springs Elementary School student, Pavitra Jayabalasingam, who was awarded the grand prize of a new laptop computer. Jayabalasingam took one look at a park located in her community and decided it was too dirty to play in. She decided to clean the park so kids can have a better environment in which to play. “Don’t you want to keep your community park clean? If you do, it starts with picking up trash you see on the ground. I live near a community park that has trash scattered everywhere so I chose to clean it up because if I don’t start, no one will,” explains Jayabalasingam. Sure enough, after the initial cleanup performed by her, other kids that go to the park now do their bit to keep the park clean so others can enjoy it. In addition to the grand prize winner, a second laptop computer was awarded to 7-year-old James Leitch Elementary School student, Paris-Belle Pichay, for inviting the most participants to submit essays about the good deeds they have accomplished. The computers were awarded on June 18 at California Wushu Martial Arts Academy in Fremont. For information about the next Good Deed Contest, visit www.FremontMartialArts.com or call (510) 979-9886.
New CFO sought at Eden Housing SUBMITTED BY LINDA MANDOLINI Terese McNamee, Chief Financial Officer, Eden Housing, Inc. has been appointed CFO of Mountain View School District effective September 1. Although saddened by McNamee’s departure, Eden Housing is thankful for her tremendous work. The non-profit now enjoys its strongest financial position in its 43-year history. She was instrumental in efforts to help preserve a significant portion of the Citizens Housing portfolio. Everyone at Eden Housing wishes her well in her new appointment. Eden Housing is seeking help to find a successor CFO and has enlisted the services of search firm Carlson Beck. We also invite suggestions from the public whom Sally Carlson or Heidi Holzhauer may contact shortly. Anyone aware of interested candidates for the position should refer them to http://tinyurl.com/3nxu7zs. Qualifications can be submitted to Sally Carson at sally@carlsonbeck.com and (415) 433-2299 or to Heidi Holzhauer at heidi@carlsonbeck.com and (707) 963-1250.
Page 19
Page 20
SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS PHOTOS BY JACLINE DERIDDER Join the Fremont Art Associations' Digital Photo Group (FAADPG) for a fun day out on Main Street in Niles, Saturday, August 20. The August photo outing will coincide with the Niles Merchants’ Hot August Niles Car
Show featuring over 300 superb cars to photograph. This free onsite lesson will be provided by award-winning photographer Jacline Deridder. Jacline Deridder is from Belgium where she learned black and white traditional film photography. She studied Graphic Arts at the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Brussels and interactive programming at Siemens Corporate Computer School, and obtained an MA in History of Arts/Musicology in the 80s. Jacline moved to California in1990. She began exploring digital photography in 2000, thrilled by the expanded possibilities of the digital darkroom. Her photos have been on public exhibition since 2004 and she has won many awards in California. To learn more about the artist, visit www.jaclinederidder.com. All levels and repeaters are welcome at this lesson. Please meet promptly at 11 a.m. at the FAA Gallery’s new location, 37695 Niles Boulevard between I and J streets. For new participants, Jacline will re-cap the basics; for repeaters, she will re-build new challenges. Bring your camera, memory, tripod, polarizing filter, hat, water, and sunscreen. Participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. For details, visit www. faadpg.ning.com/events or call (510) 792-0905. The Third Saturday (S3) Photography Group is a free street level art outreach program sponsored by the Fremont Art Association and Cooksey-Talbott Gallery. The group offers a variety of photographic educational opportunities and field trips. It is headed by award-winning local photographer Cooksey-Talbott. He is assisted by another award-winning photographer, Jacline Deridder. The S3 activities are held on the third Saturday of each month and are free and open to all who are interested in making photographs and having a good time. Programs range in complexity from beginner to advanced, and the group strives to offer events of interest to wide range of photographers. A Release of Liability is required of all participants. For more information on the S3 program and photography classes, please go to: faadpg.ning.com/events. Photo Outing - Hot August Niles Saturday, August 20 11 a.m. Fremont Art Association 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org Free
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Page 21
$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.
Tuesday, Aug 16
Monday - Friday, through Sep 30
Tuesdays, through Nov 15
New Exhibit
Seniors: Walk This Way to Better Health R
See the newly restored deck
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1 p.m. - 2:.30 p.m.
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464
Artist's Guild of the East Bay
Walking, flexibility, strength and balance games
Wednesday, August 17
Mondays - Fridays, Through Sep 16
Library Deck Grand Opening
6 - 7 p.m.
John O'Lague Galleria 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-2787
Women’s Council of REALTORS $
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Potluck: $5 with a dish; $15 without a dish
44831 Trout Court, Fremont (510) 886-2662 www.WCRTC.org
Newark Senior Center 7401 Enterprise Dr., Newark (510) 574-2053
Flight of Imagination
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Fridays) Featured artist Vinay Verma
Phantom Art Gallery at Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3409
Wednesday, Aug 17
Mission Gold Jazz Band
7 - 9 p.m. Danceable Dixieland music
Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 657-0243 Thursday, Aug 18
Open Mic
7 - 9 p.m. Presented by Fremont Area Writers
Paddy's Coffee House 3900 Smith St., Union City (510) 791-8639 Thursday, Aug 18
Employers' Fair
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Job/Career Fair Fremont Adult School - Community Center
4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont (510) 794-2538 Friday, Aug 19
The Rocky Horror Picture Show $
8:30 p.m. Interactive movie musical sing-a-long
Gary Soren Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 Saturday, August 20
Hot August Niles Car Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Niles Boulevard (between G and J Streets), Fremont (510) 552-6034 www.nilesmerchants.com Saturday, Aug 20 and Sunday, Aug 21
Hayward Zucchini Festival $
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Kennedy Park 1951 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 670-7275 Saturday, Aug 20
Meet the Author
1 - 3 p.m. Tony R. Rodriguez, author of "When I Followed the Elephant"
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Sunday, Aug 21
Sister City Festival $
5 p.m. Dinner, cultural performances and raffle
Ralph & Mary Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 888-8413
Continuing Events:
Exhibits
and
Tuesdays - Fridays, through Aug 26
Past Tents: The Way We Camped
A prayer centered church of spiritually bonded friends
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 2 - 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.)
Unity of Fremont
HAHS Gallery 22392 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223
Sunday 10:00 AM
mer. Celebrate survivors, remember those lost, and help raise funds for research and treatments to create a cancer-free world.
Camping in California - late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
Relay For Life Union City
Saturday, August 27 – Sunday, August 28
A positive path for spiritual living
255 H Street, Fremont
www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234
Join in the fight against cancer by taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life events happening throughout the sum-
10 a.m. to 10 a.m. James Logan High School 2801 Hop Ranch Rd., Union City www.relayforlife.org/unioncityca
Page 22
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Ohlone College Theatre Auditions SUBMITTED BY GOSIA GIZYCKI Announcing open auditions for 12 roles (8 male, 4 female, 2 either) for Ohlone College Theatre Department’s new and exciting fall production, “Servant of Two Masters” by Carlo Goldoni. Auditions take place September 6-7 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Prepare a memorized one to two minute monologue. Dress comfortably; running-type shoes are encouraged. Callbacks are by invitation on September 8 at 6 pm. Rehearsals take place 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday evenings beginning September 12. “Servant of Two Masters” runs November 3-5,
Set your alarms early on Sunday, August 28 because the 47th Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market waits for no one! Hosted by the Niles Main Street Association, this popular event offers antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, plants, jewelry and more from 200 vendors in a quaint, historic setting. Fuel up for the day with a 4 a.m. pancake breakfast, then get busy scouting for one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures from outdoor vendor booths and inside unique Niles shops. The best street food and restaurant fare will keep you going as you stroll along the streets where Charlie Chaplin and Broncho Billy started their movie careers; visit the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, take a ride on the Niles Canyon Railway, and spend a day the Niles way! A few vendor spaces are still available; to participate or for more information call (510) 742-9868, visit www.niles.org or e-mail info@niles.org. Get those walking shoes and shopping bags ready -- it’s going to be quite a day!
Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market Sunday, August 28 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Niles Blvd. (between G and J Streets) Fremont (510) 742-9868 www.niles.org
Newark High School’s Class of 1971 40th Class Reunion Saturday October 8th 6pm W Silicon Valley Hotel, 8200 Gateway Blvd., Newark www.classcreator.com/Newark-CA-1971 Contact the reunion committee members listed on the website for information
10-12, and 17-19, with 10 a.m. matinees on November 8-9 and 15-16. For more information or to schedule an audition time (optional) contact Dor Cosby Atkinson at datkinson@ohlone.edu or visit www.ohlone.edu/go/audition. Ohlone College Theatre Auditions Tuesday, Sep 6 and Wednesday, Sep 7 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Smith Center at Ohlone College NUMMI Studio Theatre 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont www.ohlone.edu/go/audition
SUBMITTED BY GOSIA GIZYCKI The midnight movie that started them all is back by popular demand on Ohlone’s outdoor screen! Join the fun in this interactive sing-along, act-along cult classic. This year, we’ve brought a group of live actors, The Bawdy Caste, to help you get in the mood. Bring your own toast or buy a bag of goodies at the door to enhance your Rocky Horror experience. If you don’t know the story, a newly engaged couple has a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call on the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The fun begins as the young couple is initiated into the hilarious, yet eerie activities of the “Transylvanians” in the castle. The pre-show begins at 8:45 p.m. Due to adult themes and “uncensored” audience participation; this presentation is not recommended for children. For tickets and information, please visit the Smith Center box office website at www.smithcenter.com or call (510) 659-6031.
Smith Center Presents! The Rocky Horror Picture Show Friday, August 19 9 p.m. Interactive Sing-Along Smith Center Amphitheatre at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com Tickets: $10 - $12
August 16, 2011
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
BY ADITYA KUMAR Editor’s note: In his own words, Aditya Kumar, a student at Irvington High School, details the chess fundraising event he helped organize.
T
wenty-one chess aficionados from all over the Bay area converged at a San Jose venue on August 6 to participate in a unique chess tournament. Salman Azhar and I collaborated to organize a chess tournament with the explicit objective to donate all proceeds to UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund). Salman is the director of the San Jose based chess non-profit Bay Area Chess and I am an avid chess player and up-and-coming chess tournament director. Having recently directed the K-6 Fremont Scholastic Championship, I felt the need to organize a tournament for both children and adults. As an admirer of the work that UNICEF has done over the decades and with my passion for playing in and directing chess tournaments, I decided to integrate them through the creation of a fundraising tournament. But why donate to UNICEF? Well, because every day, thousands of people around the world die from preventable causes and UNICEF is one of the leading humanitarian organizations working to re-
Aditya Kumar (Photo by Kominski Krzystof)
nourish starving children in third-world countries. The tournament consisted of four rounds of 60 minutes for each player. Participants ranged from chess novices to National Master and champion Mike Splane, all connected by a common love of chess and UNICEF. Both Rahul Desirazu and Hunter Burwell placed a close second behind National Master Splane, who boasted a 4-0 streak. Desirazu and Burwell had a blitz playoff to decide who would receive the second and third place trophies; Burwell emerged victorious and took home the second place trophy. Salman Azhar, high school student Aamir Azhar and grade-school student Jazon Zhang tied for first place in the second division and took home the first, second, and third place trophies respectively after a blitz playoff. Barring the cost of trophies, the venue, and other miscellaneous chess equipment, the tournament still raised several hundred dollars for
Adult player Mike Splane (long-sleeved shirt) sits across from Rahul Desirazu, with Hunter Burwell (jacket) and Rahul Swaminathan (striped shirt). (Photo by Aditya Kumar)
duce the number of preventable deaths to zero. Money raised from this tournament will be used to: provide immunizations and vaccines to save the lives of diseased infants, buy water pumps which will help reduce the number of waterborne illnesses or deaths, and purchase food and water to help
SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINE BENDER “Re:Member” is an exhibition that celebrates how and why artists make "things," and how having a place, a home, to show these things in, needs to be celebrated and honored. The Sun Gallery is a very important space in the creative life of many East Bay artists. Throughout the years, the Sun Gallery has acted as a locus for Fine Art within the Community and also as a vital resource for children and youth Arts Education. Please honor the achievements of this extraordinary space and its members by attending the exhibition. Artwork featured in the exhibition is in all media, ranging from large scale installation to intimate collaged works, and illustrates the diverse output of the Artist Members of the Sun Gallery.
UNICEF. Hosting a chess tournament is just one of the many ways to help the global community. Although this is the first philanthropic chess tournament of its kind in the Bay Area, it certainly won’t be the last.
The artists' reception on August 20 will run from noon until 5 p.m. and feature spoken word performances by local poets organized by Jose Alonzo, and musical entertainment. The event will serve as a potluck fundraiser for the Sun Gallery with a suggested donation of $5. For more information please call (510) 581-4050. The exhibit runs through August 27; summer gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Re:Member Reception potluck/fundraiser Saturday, August 20 12 Noon - 5 p.m. Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050 www.sungallery.org Suggested donation: $5
Subscribe
Page 23
Page 24
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Tri-City Voice has even more local recreational, high school, college and professional sports coverage on the Web. Check out www.tricityvoice.com/sports for daily updates on scores, schedules of events, photos slide shows, and much more. Follow TCV Sports on Twitter at twitter.com/TCVSports
BY GIOVANNI ALBANESE JR. PHOTOS COURTESY OF FREMONT FREEWHEELERS BICYCLE CLUB
ation of Bicycle Organizations -- and even on a national scale -- United States Cycling Federation.
There’s a saying that everyone has used now and again: “It’s like riding a bicycle.” That, of course, meaning we ride bicycles as children and it’s a task with which we never forget. For a few hundred locals, that saying doesn’t really apply. Formed in 1972, Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club (FFBC) has been home to safe cycling for the
past 39 years, promoting riding for recreational, health, pleasure and a means to transportation. Ranging from young children to adults in their 70s, the 365 members are of varying skill levels that ride for fun, health or competition. For FFBC President Gary Smith, a member of the club for 10 years now, he rides to get away from it all. “Riding clears my mind,” said Smith, who choosing biking as his primary source of exercise. “When I am preoccupied with some matter at the beginning of a ride, it may be the furthest thing from my mind by the end of the ride.” FFBC is a nonprofit club that maintains memberships in various bicycling organizations ranging from local -- East Bay Bicycle Coalition; Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition -- to state -- California Associ-
BY GARY VAN DEN HEUVEL
L With over 30 years of experience, Kidango, a private, not-for-profit child development agency is a Northern California Bay Area leader in early education and support services for children and families. Since inception in 1979, Kidango has been firmly committed to the success and well being of each child and the family as a whole. In addition to center-based infant, toddler, preschool and school age programs, Kidango also offers Family Child Care Home Education, Early Intervention Services to children with special needs, Mental Health Services, Head Start programs and Family Support Services to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. The philosophy of Kidango is based on the belief that each child deserves an opportunity for total development. Each child comes to our program with certain strengths that are expanded upon and reinforced. These strengths are based on the learning and teaching styles of their home, which are influenced by the structure and cultural background of the child's family. Our staff are responsible for creating a multi-lingual, cross cultural environment, which fosters the cognitive, emotional, physical and social development of all children.
ocal entrepreneur Bryan Follain may not have won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, but he did hit a jackpot, turning a $60 home game buy-in fee into $108,000, which he earned in the main event of the World Series, held last month at the Rio in Las Vegas. Follain’s 68th place finish in the No-Limit Texas Hold’em tournament may not sound too impressive, but consider that he was part of a field that numbered nearly 7,000 players. Bryan, a 1999 Newark Memorial High School graduate, is married, and for the last six years has owned a hauling company in Fremont called U Junk It We Dump It (www.UJunkit.com). Poker has been a recreational game for him ever since 2003, when expanded cable TV coverage and Chris Moneymaker’s main event win ignited the “poker boom.” Follain won his ticket to Vegas at a Livermore home game that he attends regularly. The tournament prize money covered the $10,000 WSOP entry fee, plus $2,000 for airfare and expenses. Bryan is emphatic in his opinion on the enduring question, is poker a game of skill, or luck? “Poker is a game of skill for sure,” he says. “Of course, there is some luck involved, but to play this game you need to know how to make a lot of moves.” One of those moves came at a critical point in the tournament; it was day five, and Bryan had already guaranteed a finish in the cash, but he put his tournament life on the line when he made
Of the members, 40 are part of the FFBC race team, which include women and juniors. This season, the race team competed in 160 races, resulting in five victories and 19 top five finishes. For more than 35 years, according to the FFBC website, the club has been the sponsor to the Primavera Bicycle Tour, which spans the local area every April in four different race distances: 100 miles (Century), 100 km, 75 km and 25 miles. In addition, FFBC also sponsors the Cinderella Training Ride Series, which is designed to introduce women into riding. The series aims toward the completion of the women-only Cinderella 100 km every March. According to Smith, “many women have completed the Cinderella 100 km after participating in FFBC’s training rides.” But, all in all, FFBC is about safe riding and having fun. For the thousands of people in the Tri Cities that haven’t been on a bike in years, it’s never too late to start. Joining FFBC is easy. For information on joining, visit the website, www.ffbc.org. For any questions, FFBC holds a general meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the Fremont Community Activity Center on Country Drive in Fremont.
what he describes as “one really crazy call. I called all my chips with middle pair and a straight draw. I set this hand up four hours in advance when I showed a bluff to take down a pot. So this guy thought I was bluffing again so he thought he could bluff me back…. I smelt it out and made a sick call.” Winning that sizable pot triggered a day-six two-hour rush – that blessing from the poker gods
when a player is showered with big cards, big draws that make it, which leads to uber-confidence and a heightened table image. One good tournament rush can mean fortunes. “I couldn’t lose a hand in the first two hours,” Follain recalls. “I had pocket aces four times, and knocked out four people. Then I cracked aces with a set (three of a kind) of fives.” At this point, Bryan was among the tournament chip leaders with 8.6 million chips. The rush ended, as all rushes do, when Follain took a couple of hits and his chip stack dropped to under five million. In his last hand, Bryan got into a pre-flop
raising war, before finally calling off all his chips – with ace-queen. His opponent had pocket jacks, meaning Bryan was behind, but with five cards to come, he had a nearly 50 percent chance to win the hand. By the time for the river (final) card to be dealt, Follain had improved to a flush draw to go along with his two unpaired over cards. But alas, the river card was a brick, and Bryan was on his way home -- which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. “This was a lot of work and little fun,” he said about his WSOP experience. “I was mentally and emotionally exhausted after this whole thing and was happy to be going home after 10 days in Las Vegas.” Bryan prefers playing live poker to the online variety, and his local venue of choice is the Palace Casino in Hayward, where he plays nolimit cash games as well as tournaments. He approaches each style of poker with a different philosophy. “When I play in a live cash game, I am usually an aggressive player trying to build up big pots and take them down. When I play tournaments, I am very tight and wait for the big hands to come because those are a marathon, not a race; it’s all about lasting longer.” One can take a “glass halfempty/half-full” view on getting eliminated from a WSOP event; for some, nothing less than winning the grand prize would be enough. But Bryan recognizes that hitting an 1,800-to-1 payoff is a significant victory in itself. “For an amateur to make it into the top one percent in my first ever main event,” said Follain, “I should say I did okay in my book.”
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
BY KEVIN YIN PHOTOS COURTESY OF CSN BAY AREA The world is full of people who are content to sit back and allow their life and career to be dictated by convention and circumstance, but Lucena Herrera is not among them. Armed with an impressive arsenal of conductive personality traits, including forward confidence, irrepressible enthusiasm and potent ambition, the 27year-old Union City native and alumna of James Logan High School is determined to make her own way—and succeeding. Comcast SportsNet Bay Area recently announced the launch of “The Lunch Box,” a live halfhour long show presented on CSNBayArea.com. The show is hosted by Herrera and is dedicated to providing an informal and interactive look into the lives of sports celebrities. Just like its hostess, the show’s approach is fresh, energetic and enterprising. “I want to create a home for the fans, a way for them to get closer to their favorite celebrities, their favorite athletes and also interact with me on the show,” said Herrera. “I really want people to Skype me, Tweet me, to be part of my show. I want that interaction. I want to create that experience for fans.” Herrera’s passion for sports began as a child, playing baseball on her front lawn. She lettered in volleyball and softball at Logan while also pursuing dance; at one point, her aspiration was to become an Olympic softball player, but as is the case for many young people, Herrera’s goals changed when she got to college. She elected to set aside playing softball in order to concentrate on academics and building a career. While studying mass communications and broadcasting at Cal State East Bay, Herrera began working for the Oakland Raiders, first in the merchandise department at The Raider Image, and then later as a member of the
Raiders famous cheerleading squad, the Raiderettes. It was while cheering with the Raiderettes that Herrera found her first broadcasting opportunity. “I speak fluent Spanish, so [the Raiders] would use me a lot, because there were only two other
what Herrera would come to know as “my other half” in Warriorsworld.net writer Rasheed Malek. Malek undertook to enlist Herrera in an ambitious social media project, producing a segment for Warriorsworld TV, with Herrera conducting impromptu interviews with fans at Oracle Arena. “I meet him in the parking lot and he’s like, ‘Hey, what’s up. Here’s your mike, here’s the camera, go do it.’ Again in my life I get thrown into something. It’s almost like I get thrown into he pool, and I gotta learn hot to swim to get out,” Herrera said. In a sink-or-swim situation, Herrera did what she’s done all her life—she swam. Along with Malek, her writer, editor and coproducer, Herrera went on to produce and host more videos for Warriorsworld TV, featuring in-
Page 25
Top Flight Gymnastics Summer Camps Gymnastics, games, crafts, bounce house & more! Aftercare available till 6:00pm. New Themes every week, filled with fun and games AM Camp 9:00am - 12:00pm $110 week Aug 1st-Aug 5th Aug 8th-Aug 12th Aug 15th-Aug 19th Aug 22nd-Aug 26th PM Camp 12:30 - 3:30 $110 week July 5(4 days only)- August 8 - July 11 -August 15 July 18 - August 22 Full Day Camp 9:00am - 3:00pm (Must Bring lunch) $210 week August 1- July 5(4 days only) August 8 - July 11 - August 15 - July18 -August 22 Call for sib. disc. $50 deposit to hold spot
510-796-3547 www.topflightfremont.net 5127 Mowry Ave., Fremont
girls on the squad who could speak Spanish well,” Herrera said. “They would send me out and I would do events in the Latin community, and that got me talking to people at Telemundo and Univision. They would approach me to do interviews and after I would ask them, ‘Hey, I want to get into [broadcasting]. How do I do this?’ ” Herrera parleyed that contact into a position as a sales assistant for NBC Telemundo. It wasn’t exactly what she was interested in, but Herrera was excited. “I felt if I could just get my foot in he door at a station, I know I can work and network and help in certain areas, and that’s basically what happened,” said Herrera. “I told them, ‘Hey, I can do this, I can help you at the event.’ Within four months, they had me doing Carnival in the city. They pretty much threw me to the wolves.” Two years ago, while she was working for Telemundo, Herrera’s friend and KRON4 reporter Aubrey Aquino introduced her to
SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Run or walk along the Bay Trail and enjoy the breath-taking views of the San Francisco Bay Estuary. Participate in a 10K or 5K run/walk. Proceeds from this event help maintain and enhance the educational programs, exhibits and facilities of the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center. The races will start near the Interpretive Center (4901 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward). There is ample on-street parking along Breakwater Avenue. A shuttle van can take competitors to the check-in table. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. Participants will receive their bib, to which a complementary raffle ticket will be attached, T-shirt and goodie bag. Use the ticket to enter a drawing for great prizes from REI, Patagonia, The North Face, Claudia’s Body and Skin Care Center, Gold’s Gym, Road ID and Aquarium of the Bay. Additional raffle tickets may also be purchased. Winners must be present to claim their prize. All proceeds go directly to programs of the Interpretive Center. The 5K race starts at 8:30 a.m. down the trail about 300 yards from the Interpretive Center. This
terviews with players such as Stephen Curry and Jeremy Lin, as well as sports journalists like Matt Steinmetz and Tim Kawakami. Their fresh, informal style— along with the quality of their work—eventually got the pair noticed by Comcast SportsNet. CSNBayArea tapped the duo to continue creating their unique, authentic material for a mid-day show that materialized as “The Lunch Box.” The first episode of The Lunch Box aired on Aug. 9 and featured interviews with Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade and Golden State Warriors small forward Dorrell Wright at Cleveland Cavaliers guard Baron Davis’ celebrity kickball tournament. Herrera’s eventual goal in broadcasting is to advance to an on-air program, but for the moment, she is devoted to giving “The Lunch Box” everything she can muster. “I feel like the formula that I’ve created is working and I just need to keep giving it more gas, more gas and more gas, and I feel it’s just going to become a monster.”
run/walk has one water station which is passed twice. The 10K Race starts at 8:40 a.m. at the end of Breakwater Avenue and has two water stations which are passed twice. First, second, and third place winners will receive their awards at the ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The deadline for pre-registration is noon on August 18, 2011, and will cost $30. The registration fee will be $35 on the day of the races. To register online or download the registration form, visit http://10konthebay.org/html/register.html For more information, call (510) 670-7270 or email shoreline@haywardrec.org.
10K on the Bay Saturday, August 20 7:30.a.m.Check-in 8:30 a.m. 5K Race 8:40 a.m. 10K Race Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward (510) 670-7270 shoreline@haywardrec.org
Page 26
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Eroding creek banks could lead to flooding
E
arly next month the Santa Clara Valley Water District will repair an eroding creek bank along Lower Penitencia Creek at Great Mall Parkway and South Abel Street. This project will repair 83 feet of creek bank to minimize erosion. Securing the creek bank protects homes, sound walls and property along the creek. It also minimizes sediment build-up, improving the creek’s capacity to carry floodwaters, while maintaining a stable creek ecosystem. This project is part of the water district’s Stream Maintenance Program (SMP), which receives significant funding from the voter-approved Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection special parcel tax. Each year from June to October is considered SMP season at the water district. During this time, crews descend on creeks and waterways to perform much needed maintenance. They remove sediment and soil washed down from the hills into valley floor streams, non-native vegetation that can restrict flood flows and crowd out native plants, and they shore up creek banks damaged or eroded by high water during the winter. The SMP ensures that creeks are ready for winter rains and that wildlife habitats are protected. The SMP, now in its tenth year, is actually a year-round effort. Throughout the year staff maintains a list of jobs for each summer. Because the district is responsible for maintaining 278 miles of streams countywide, this work list must be prioritized. Locations most in need of maintenance work are placed at the top of the list and are usually the first to be tackled during the SMP season. District staff works hard to streamline each job by coordinating resources. This approach not only avoids delays, it makes efficient use of taxpayer funds. This year, the water district plans to remove more than 57,000 cubic yards of sediment, manage vege-
Bullying on Campus: Stopping Hazingand Harassment BY: GLENN ROSENBERG
B
BY RICHARD SANTOS
tation on 185 miles of waterways and protect the banks of 1.14 miles of creeks. Major types of routine stream maintenance are levee and bank repair, sediment removal and vegetation management. In addition, the water district also performs minor maintenance on the county’s waterways; including trash removal, fence and access repair, maintenance of re-vegetation sites, preserving trees for healthy watersheds, and managing watershed vegetation. If you have observed a problem in any creek in our service area, you can report to our "Access Valley Water" online customer request and information system. This is the best way to alert our field crews of downed branches, eroding banks, trash, graffiti or overgrown vegetation. If you want more information about a particular project, the neighborhood notice is the place to find it. To find out if there are any stream maintenance projects in your neighborhood, check here for an online list with links to the notices. The district will mail notices to residents and businesses who benefit from project work and who also may be affected by project activities. As always, I am available for questions or comments as your District 3 representative for the northern areas of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara; Alviso; Milpitas; and the north San Jose and Berryessa communities. Feel free to contact me at (408) 234-7707.
August 16, 2011
ullying is something that many associate with elementary school; however, it is a form of harassment that can continue well past high school into college. Bullying most often occurs where adult supervision is low or absent. Categorizing bullying at the college level becomes a bit different, but it is still defined as any deliberate act of intimidating or abuse in any form, of another person. Bullying in college has historically been defined as “hazing,” harassing behavior targeting students seeking membership to Greek organizations, sports teams, academic societies, military-related programs and other clubs. However, bullying is not limited to organized groups. It could happen to anyone, of any age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. Some forms of bullying, such as harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students or harassment of members of religious groups, may violate antidiscrimination laws. Hazing or bullying does not always involve physical contact. Social media, email and texting are all outlets through which bullying occurs. The effects of bullying can be devastating. Students who are bullied often avoid classes, cafeterias and social events, are often emotionally and physically harmed and tragically can turn to suicide. Bullying in college can also fall into the following forms according to BullySolutions.com: Sexual Bullying Sexual bullying includes unwelcome touching, taunting, comments, suggestive jokes, advances, requests for sexual favors and threats. It may also include spreading malicious rumors about a person’s supposed promiscuity; sexually suggestive pictures and writings including those online; and unwanted physical contact up to and including rape. Racial Harassment Racial harassment is defined as unwanted or unwelcome contact based on a person’s race, nationality or ethnicity which is offensive to the recipient and creates a hostile or unsafe working or studying environment. Examples of racial bullying include offensive jokes; ridicule or assumptions based on racial stereotypes; exclusion; hostile or malicious rumors; offensive graffiti, cartoons or other propaganda based on racial stereotypes; or physical assault or threats. General Harassment Any unwelcome or offensive conduct which would be seen as offensive, humiliating or demeaning by a reasonable person which is based on any of the following: gender, marital or family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability. However, students are not the only ones who bully in college. In a study conducted in 2004, 1,025 undergraduate students were asked about bullying in college by their peers and teachers*. The study found that more than 60 percent of the students reported that they have observed a student be
bullied by another student, and more than 44 percent observed seeing a teacher bully another student. Additionally, more than six percent of the students reported having been bullied personally by another student and almost five percent reported being bullied by a teacher. Proactively Protecting Yourself and Others on Campus Familiarize yourself with the campus’ security department, crisis help center and other emergency resources. Know who to call for help. Inquire about escort services to get you safely to your dorm, apartment, class or vehicle. Learn the campus policies on bullying and violence. Do not tolerate bullying or violence. If you see it happening, report it. Get involved with student or community groups that take a stand against bullying. What to Do If You Are Being Bullied Depending on the situation, if you are not being physically harmed, you may want to try to work it out by yourself first before involving others. However, a bully may not be willing to change their behavior based on your request. Ignoring the bully can be effective, especially if it is a one-time incident. If a bully is looking for a reaction and they are ignored, they may likely lose interest. If a bully approaches you, walk in the opposite direction. Do not show fear, but instead, walk with confidence and with your head up. If a trusted individual is near you, walk to them for assistance. If you cannot handle the situation, report it and ask for help. Utilize your school’s resources including security, campus police and student conflict resolution processes. Everyone has the right to live, work and study in an environment free from bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence. No one deserves to be bullied. It is vital to seek help if you, or someone you know, is being bullied. If you do find yourself in a hazing or bullying situation, protect yourself and report the problem. If the bullying is happening through a group or organization with a national affiliation (e.g., a fraternity or sorority), do not hesitate to speak to the national office for support. Campus police and public safety officers, a trusted teacher or school administrators can also help. * Bullying in College by Students and Teachers by Chapell, Casey, De la Cruz, Ferrell, Forman, Lipkin, Newsham, Sterling and Whittaker, 2004. Glenn Rosenberg is the Vice President of Higher Education at AlliedBarton Security Services. AlliedBarton is the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel to many industries including higher education, commercial real estate, healthcare, residential communities, chemical/petrochemical, government, manufacturing and distribution, financial institutions and shopping centers.
California Legislature-Spending Enterprise: Records hide lawmakers' spending
continued from page 12
legislative leaders. He also wants to require an annual spending audit by the state controller. “The public should know how the public's money is being spent,” he said. “That's fundamental. No gray area.” According to the publicly released documents, total spending for Assembly lawmakers was $62.7 million for the 12 months ending last November - $24.8 million directly for lawmakers and $37.9 million for caucuses and committees. The records request Portantino filed last month covered only the state Assembly. In the past, the 40member state Senate also has made only general, previously published information about lawmaker spending available to the public. Each lawmaker is given a base budget - about $263,000 this year - but many receive hundreds of thousands of dollars more in so-called “augmentations,” which are lumped together in committee budgets, making it nearly impossible to link spending to individual legislators. Most members of the Legislature remain unwilling to publicly challenge the numbers that have been released, even as they privately acknowledge they have little relation to actual spending. The figures released in response to the requests by Portan-
tino and the media show annual office spending for those in the Assembly through the end of November ranging from $224,439 for then-Assemblyman Juan Arambula, a Central Valley Democrat-turned-independent, to $370,746 for then-Assemblyman Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, now a state senator. Not shown are the hundreds of thousands of dollars in augmentations lawmakers receive for committee assignments and party leadership posts. “The budget information released tells a very incomplete story and only serves to obfuscate rather than inform,” said de Leon's communications director, Greg Hayes. “What someone should really be asking is, ‘Where are all the missing budget puzzle pieces?’” For example, Perez's total spending on staff salaries in 2010 is listed as $228,871, yet his chief of staff, Sarah Ramirez Giroux, alone makes more than $190,000 a year. His spokeswoman, Robin Swanson, declined comment, citing the legal challenge. Democrats who are the majority in both houses generally receive the most generous budgets, but both parties spend liberally from their caucus budgets - $9.2 million for Democrats in 2010 and $7.5 million for Republicans.
Assembly Minority Leader Connie Conway, R-Tulare, also seemed unwilling to question the method by which lawmakers' budgets are adopted or released. She said in a written statement that Californians deserve to know how their tax dollars are spent, but her office would not comment about whether individual lawmakers should be allowed to release their office budgets. “Ultimately, that is not up to an individual member's office to decide,” said Conway's spokeswoman, Sabrina Lockhart. She said Conway would have to obtain the spending information from the rules committee before she could release it. Some lawmakers are frustrated by the picture the publicly released figures present, appearing to show them as high spenders even though other lawmakers have more staff members with higher salaries. Based on the documents, Assemblyman Brian Nestande, RPalm Desert, was the fifth-highest spender in the Legislature last year, putting him above Conway and the Assembly speaker, both of whom have much larger staffs than a rank-and-file lawmaker especially one in the minority party. “I'm frugal. I don't accept a state car. I'm driving right now in
my 2005 Yukon with almost 220,000 miles on it. I've attempted to be frugal with state money, as we're going through tough times right now,” Nestande said. “There's no way my office has spent more money than any Democratic office.” Nestande said he is willing to release his budget next week. He said he and other GOP Assembly members planned to take up transparency issues when lawmakers return to Sacramento on Monday from their summer recess. Jon Waldie, chief administrative officer of the Assembly Rules Committee, said the publicly released budget documents are “a reflection of what was asked for by Mr. Portantino's attorneys.” He said the spending records the Legislature is required to publish annually reflect “every dime that the lovely Assembly spends.” Those figures, posted every November, are a year old. Portantino's staff members have been notified they will be furloughed for six weeks beginning in October because of overspending, a charge Portantino refutes. When asked why the committee will not simply release Portantino's current and complete budget to prove its case, Waldie said for the same reason the committee has blocked the release of
lawmakers' daily calendars. “It's not an issue at this point that, you know, we've done historically and we're not going to do it now,” he said. “The LORA's (Legislative Open Records Act) been in effect since 1975. You guys have been getting the same response from us since then.” “It's never been an issue where anybody's ever sat down and said let's try to work it out,” he added. While other California government bodies are subject to the state's public records act, lawmakers passed their own law, which they have used routinely to block the release of information. For example, the Legislature previously refused to release information to The Associated Press showing where lawmakers were flying on taxpayers' money and for what purpose. Since becoming speaker in March 2010, Perez has said he supports greater transparency in the Legislature. In a statement to the AP last December, Perez said he would review the Legislative Open Records Act and “other options for increasing transparency in the Legislature.” He began posting PDF copies of salaries on the Assembly website, and those figures help refute some of the figures in the released budget documents.
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Page 27
PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak
Turkey in the straw
PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach
the assistance of media hype and an abundance of cash, the nonsense of a few thousand diehards would be inconsequential. Instead, just as many lyrics of Turkey in the Straw make little sense, the same can often be said of the political scene. As summer fades and fall makes an appearance, posturing and pontification will once again reign supreme.
WILLIAM MARSHAK
E
mblematic of Americana, a lively tune called “Turkey in the Straw” is usually played with a fiddle, guitar, banjo or a myriad of other instruments. It conjures the earthiness of rural life prevalent throughout the United States in bygone days, similar to the history of our own Southeast Bay Area. Much controversy surrounds the source of this song and its use in minstrel shows revealed shameful institutionalized racism, but the tune itself has survived and thrived in a variety of settings including sounds of an approaching neighborhood ice cream truck during summer months. Hot summer days and clear night skies, unburdened by the intrusion of artificial lights and noise, were prevalent at the genesis of Turkey in the Straw. This way of life is now foreign to many city dwellers but straw recently made a comeback in Iowa where a “Straw Poll” was conducted to inaugurate the silly season of political rhetoric and posturing that comes with national politics. Without
Within the next few weeks, many of our local city councils will be returning from summer recess, trying to cope with complex issues that impact the health and welfare of citizens. With fresh perspective that comes with a break from official routine, our leadership can start by making a pledge to concentrate on the substance of their city and less on singing stanzas of Turkey in the Straw in front of cameras. Although less politic, it is refreshing to hear councilmembers speak up when they have something to say and refrain from politico-babble when they do not. The City of Fremont has reduced the number of scheduled council meetings by removing work sessions as a separate Tuesday gathering. A dearth of items finally forced the council to confront the obvious; the expense and waste of time of four meetings each month is expensive and counterproductive. Although it took a while, they finally got it! Now, if they can restrain themselves and conduct business without pandering, posturing and pointless questions that have already been answered in staff reports, the business of developing a coherent plan for the City can be achieved.
Once they demonstrate maturity in this role, it can lead to a serious discussion of how best to compensate councilmembers for what they are hired to do and the optimal structure – General Law vs Charter City - in which to achieve that goal. As one of the largest cities in Northern California and a potential strategic partner with other Southeast Bay Area cities, Fremont councilmembers have the responsibility to foster and develop a regional attitude of position and power. This area, after all, is the geographic nexus for the greater Bay Area. So far, Fremont councilmembers have failed through action, appearance and attitude. Watching council chamber antics is often disappointing and cannot engender constituent confidence, especially when major decisions are in the balance. Although I personally favor a larger role for the mayor and city council, so far performance and results have not supported my position. I am hopeful that the summer hiatus cleared the air but wary of whether the fabulous five will continue constructing and singing stanzas of Turkey in the Straw.
FEATURES Julie Grabowski GOVERNMENT Simon Wong SPORTS Giovanni Albanese Jr. SPORTS REPORTERS Biff Jones Gary van den Heuvel David Nicolas Sanjna Shukla Kevin Yin TRAVEL & DINING Denny Stein PHOTOGRAPHERS Mike Heightchew Don Jedlovec DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Gerry Johnston ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Colleen Ganaye ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Pahoua Sayaovang Patricia Cragin BOOKKEEPING Vandana Dua
REPORTERS Janet Grant Philip Holmes Robin Michel Susana Nunez Suzanne Ortt Praveena Raman Rajeswari Ramanathan Alyson Whitaker
William Marshak PUBLISHER
WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq.
Fremont council meetings reduced in September SUBMITTED BY MARK DANAJ After the August Council recess, the Fremont City Council Meeting schedule will change from four meetings per month to three meetings per month. The City Council agenda will no longer be published on the third Friday of each month. The Fremont City Council adopted Ordinance No. 09-2011 at its July 12, 2011, regularly scheduled Council meeting; this Ordinance amended Fremont Municipal Code, Sections 2-1100 and 2-1101.1 to adopt this new permanent schedule.
The Fremont City Council will hold meetings on the first, second, and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. On occasion, additional meetings may be needed, and with proper noticing special meetings will be held. This change will eliminate work sessions that used to be held once a month to discuss indepth issues in a more informal setting. Now, when such in-depth discussions are necessary, they will be part of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting unless that is not possible and a special meeting must be scheduled. “By eliminating one City Council meeting per month, City staff will have more time to de-
vote to other important projects,” said City Manager Fred Diaz. “We do not anticipate this change will negatively impact our customers because we can always schedule a special meeting if needed and then notify the public.” Through the City’s website, the public may receive notifications of new City Council agendas and minutes delivered via email or SMS (text) by signing up at www.Fremont.gov/AgendaNotify. Also, City Council meetings are live streamed, as well as archived, via the web. Go to www.Fremont.gov/Webcasts to watch the City Council meetings.
ADJUDICATION: What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice is a “newspaper of general circulation” as set forth in sections 6000, et. seq., of the Government Code, for the County of Alameda, and the State of California. What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE® ™
39737 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont, CA 94538 What’s Happening’s The Tri-City Voice is published weekly, issued, sold and circulated in and from Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Milpitas and Sunol and printed in Fremont, California. The principal office of Tri-City Voice is at 39737 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538. William Marshak is the Publisher. Subscribe. Call 510-494-1999 or sign up on our web site www.tricityvoice.com
510-494-1999 fax 510-796-2462 tricityvoice@aol.com www.tricityvoice.com COPYRIGHT 2011® Reproduction or use without written permission from What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice®™ is strictly prohibited
Page 28
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
PUBLIC NOTICES BUSINESS NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: August 4, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: ESSANAY HOLDINGS LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 37533 Niles Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536-2948 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place 8/16/11 CNS-2156761#
CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. FG11588868 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Lexi Liu Lacewell for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Lexi Liu Lacewell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Lexi Liu Lacewell to Ruoyun Liu The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: November 10, 2011, Time: 2:30 p.m., Dept.: 608 The address of the court is 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice Date: August 4, 2011 Richard O. Keller Judge of the Superior Court 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6/11 CNS-2156765# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. FG11588649 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Billie Ngo-tiaoco and Ferdinand Ngotiaoco / Timothy Ngo-tiaoco for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Billie Ngo-tiaoco and Ferdinand Ngotiaoco filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Billie Lim Ngo-tiaoco to Billie Lim Ngotiaoco Timothy Fergus Lim Ngo-tiaoco to Timothy Fergus Lim Ngotiaoco The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: November 3, 2011, Time: 2:30 pm, Dept.: 608 The address of the court is 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice Date: August 3, 2011 Richard O. Keller Judge of the Superior Court 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30/11 CNS-2152129#
continued from page 8
district attorney's offices in all of the state's 58 counties. In 2010, there were seven more reported hate crimes than in 2009, an increase of 0.6 percent. Anti-Semitic crimes decreased by 20 percent from the previous year, anti-black crimes fell by
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. FG11587449 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Chihcheng Liu, Wei Ling Cheng for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Chihcheng Liu, Wei Ling Cheng filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Chaoming Liu to Angela Liu Chaohsuan Liu to Jennifer Liu The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/27/2011, Time: 2:30 PM, Dept.: 608 The address of the court is 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice Date: July 27, 2011 RICHARD O. KELLER Judge of the Superior Court 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/11 CNS-2147168#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 454634 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Simply Cut, 40919 Fremont Blvd. #20, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Hoan Quang Nguyen, 35741 Orleans Dr., Newark, CA 94560 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Hoan Quang Nguyen This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 2, 2011. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30/11 CNS-2151403# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 454250-57 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1) Tip Top Cleaning Services LLC, (2) Property Preservation Professionals, (3) Quick Clean Trash Out Services, (4) Ready to Show N Sell Trash Out Services, (5) Top Notch Cleaning Services, (6) First Impression Cleaning Services, (7) U Have It Maid Cleaning Services, (8) Maid to Perfection Cleaning Services, 36703 Burdick St., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Tip Top Cleaning Services LLC, California, 36703 Burdick St., Newark, CA 94560 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/21/2011 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be
false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Homi K, Press. LLC Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 21, 2011. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/11 CNS-2146944#
GOVERNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Elections Code section 9502 the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the following measure will appear on the ballot throughout the Newark Unified School District on Tuesday, November 8, 2011: NEWARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE Newark Quality Education and Safe Classrooms Measure “To preserve quality education, provide safe and modern schools, and qualify for matching funds, shall Newark Unified School District update aging classrooms, libraries, and science labs to meet earthquake/fire/safety standards; improve access for students with disabilities; remove asbestos, lead and hazardous materials; and improve energy/operational efficiency to maximize funding for instructional programs; by issuing $63 million in bonds at legal rates, with independent oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, and all funds staying in Newark?” YES NO NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Friday, August 19, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. is hereby fixed as the final date and time on which arguments for and against the measure may be submitted to the Registrar of Voters for printing and distribution to the voters as provided by law. No argument may exceed 300 words in length. No more than five signers’ names shall appear with any argument. All authors must be registered voters eligible to vote on the measure or a representative of a bona-fide association of citizens. If more than one argument for or more than one argument against the measure is submitted, the Registrar of Voters shall select one argument in favor and one argument against the measure as provided by law. When arguments in favor and against the measure are selected, they shall be exchanged and the authors may submit a rebuttal argument not to exceed 250 words. Rebuttal arguments must be filed with the Registrar of Voters no later than Friday , August 26, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. Dated this 12th day of August, 2011 at Oakland, CA DAVE MACDONALD Registrar of Voters County of Alameda 1225 Fallon St., Rm. G-1 Oakland, CA 94612 8/16/11 CNS-2157261# Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFQ #900878-Roadside Assistance Services, Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 10:00 A.M. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1105, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFQ #900878Roadside Assistance Services, Thursday, August 25, 2011, 2:00 P.M. – Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Chabot Room, Castro Valley, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on September 20, 2011 County Contact: Ann Marie Romero (510) 208-9742 or via email: annmarie.romero@ acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference
is Non-mandatory. Specifications and bid copies regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA-Purchasing Department or the Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 8/16/11 CNS-2155920# Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900899 for Business Outreach and Contract Compliance Services – Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 10: 00 a.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900899 for Business Outreach and Contract Compliance Services – Thursday, August 25, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – Public Works Agency, 951 Turner Court, Room 230, Hayward, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on September 29, 2011 County Contact: Jeannise Gonzalez (510) 208-9612 or via email: jeannise .gonzalez@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 8/16/11 CNS-2155628# Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCERFP #900720, Pre-Employment Physical Exams, Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 228, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900720, Pre-Employment Physical Exams, Thursday, August 25, 2011, 2: 00 p.m. – Public Works Agency, 4825 Gleason Drive, Room 405, Dublin, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on September 26, 2011 County Contact: Michael Lu (510) 208-9649 or via email: Michael.lu@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 8/16/11 CNS-2155058#
PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID VOLTAIRE ROSSIT CASE NO. RP11589432 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: David Voltaire Rossit A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Harold G. Rossit in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Harold G. Rossit be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on 9/12/2011 at 9:30 AM in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martrin Luther King Jr., Way, Berkeley, CA 94706. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Gregory Everett Lewis, 1320 Solano Avenue, Suite 203, Albany, CA 94706, Telephone: 510/4180428 8/12, 8/16, 8/23/11 CNS-2153932#
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARGE WHITE BRINK, ALSO KNOWN AS MARGE W. BRINK, MARJORIE WHITE, AND MARJORIE WHITE BRINK CASE NO. RP11589018 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Marge White Brink, also known as Marge W. Brink, Marjorie White, and Marjorie White Brink A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Raymond S. Smith, Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Raymond S. Smith, Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sep 8, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Raymond S. Smith, Public Administrator, P.O. Box 2071, Oakland, CA 94604, Telephone: 510-577-1979 8/12, 8/16, 8/23/11 CNS-2153190#
Little change in number of hate crimes 13.8 percent and anti-gay crimes decreased by 10.8 percent. However, anti-Hispanic hate crimes increased 46.9 percent, from 81 in 2009 to 119 in 2010. A total of 361 hate crime cases were referred to prosecutors in 2010, fewer than the 479 cases referred in 2009. Of the 361
criminal cases filed, 230 were hate crimes. Of the 166 hate crimes with dispositions in 2010, there were 151 convictions (70 hate crime convictions and 81 other convictions). The hate crime reporting system was implemented by the Department of Justice in 1994. Law
continued from page 12
Obama sets sights on rural America to talk jobs The Republican race intensified with Texas Gov. Rick Perry's entry Saturday. When Obama arrives at a town hall meeting in Decorah, Iowa, on Monday afternoon, Perry intends to meet with voters in eastern Iowa, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) away. Nationally, Obama's approval rating is comparable to President Ronald Reagan's ratings in August 1983. But recent Gallup polls found that Obama's approval rating was hovering between 44 percent and 49 percent in 10 states closely watched by his political advisers. Those states include Iowa, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida. Obama's standing with independents, who helped him win in traditionally Republican states such as Indiana and North Carolina, has fallen, too. “The country is in an unbelievably angry mood,” said Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg. Most presidents like to get away from the nations' capital, and this excursion couldn't come at a better time. As a candidate, Obama said he would tame Washington's gridlock. Yet it was political paralysis that scuttled his quest for a “grand bargain” with congressional Republicans on increasing the country's borrowing limit and forced him to agree to smaller spending cuts without higher taxes on the rich, as he demanded.
Days later, Standard & Poor's downgraded the U.S. credit rating and stocks on Wall Street plummeted, undermining confidence in an economic turnaround. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that economic growth had been “considerably slower” than expected this year and outlined a glum forecast. Obama will have a tough sales job on the road. Unemployment is high, home foreclosures are rampant and Wall Street is jittery. While considered official White House travel, the bus tour will put Obama in campaign-like settings with small-business owners and workers in rural areas. If 2008 was about hope and change, 2012 may be about hard-knuckle politics. Behind the scenes, Obama advisers are planning to draw sharp contrasts with some of the leading Republicans. Yet Obama also finds himself under pressure from the left to generate jobs and raise taxes on the wealthy. Most Democrats, said Justin Ruben of the liberal group MoveOn.org, ``have not been offering a clear prescription for actually getting the economy moving.'' Obama told workers in Michigan that he plans to roll out more economic plans ``that will help businesses hire and put people back to work.'' That's an approach Democrats hope will set the tone for next year's election in the Midwest and beyond.
enforcement agencies are required to submit copies of initial crime reports to the department and each agency has established procedures incorporating a two-tier review process. The first level is completed by the initial officer who responded to the suspected hate crime incident. Then each
report is reviewed by at least one other officer to confirm the event was, in fact, a hate crime. The California Attorney General's Office published its first hate crimes report in 1995. All previous reports can be found at: http://ag.ca.gov/
Alliance named community provider for county SUBMITTED BY ARIKA ANDERSON DANIELS The Alameda Alliance for Health (the Alliance) has been named Alameda County’s Community Provider Plan for the Healthy Families Program by the state of California’s Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board. With this designation, the Alliance will be able to offer comprehensive health care coverage at a lower monthly premium to children in Alameda County. “It is an honor to be named Alameda County’s Community Provider Plan," said Ingrid Lamirault, CEO of the Alliance. “As the only Community Provider Plan for this county, we remain committed to providing affordable, quality health care coverage for local children.” One Healthy Families Program plan in each California County receives the Community Provider Plan designation. The Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board selects designated plans each year based upon the number of traditional and safety net providers a particular plan has in its network. The Community Provider Plan designation enables families who select the Alliance as their Healthy Families Program health plan to benefit from a lower monthly premium than if they were to choose another Healthy Families plan in Alameda County. The premiums range from $4 - $21 per child per month with a maximum of $63 per household. Families can take advantage of the lower monthly premiums by enrolling in the Alliance during the Open Enrollment period. Each year, the Healthy Families Program allows members to change health, dental, and vision plans during the Open Enrollment period. This year Open Enrollment begins on July 15, 2011 and ends on August 31, 2011. This is the only time that Healthy Families members can switch health plans. Changes approved during Open Enrollment will be effective on October 1, 2011. To qualify for coverage under the Healthy Families Program, children must be under the age of 19, not eligible for or enrolled in no-cost Medi-Cal, and have a family income of up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level or an annual household income up to $55,884 for a family of four. The program serves children who are U.S. citizens, nationals or eligible qualified immigrants. Families and community agencies can obtain help with enrollment by calling Healthy Families at 1-888-747-1222 or visiting www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov.
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Page 29
For more information 510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com
Birth
L
Special Life Events
Marriage
ife Cornerstones will acknowledge
important events that occur during the cycle of life in our community. In order to give a broad and fair opportunity for all citizens to be recognized, a basic listing is offered at no cost. Such announcements may include births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, bar/bat
mitzvah, Quinceañera, etc. Many cultures celebrate different milestones in life and this list will be as inclusive as possible. Due to space limitations, only a brief announcement is possible without charge. Those who decide to publish more extensive information and/or a picture may do so at
low prevailing rates – as low as $35 - on this page. Although every attempt will be made to include announcements in a timely manner, since TCV is published bi-weekly, submissions received after Friday of the week preceding a distribution date may not be published until a later issue.
Obituaries Please contact TCV at (510) 494-1999 or email tricityvoice@aol.com for submissions or further information. Free listings are limited to residents and families of the
Greater Tri-City Area.
Obituaries
Leray Sprankle Susan Sakamoto RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 14, 1947 – July 20, 2011
Salvador V. Huerta RESIDENT OF LIVERMORE February 18, 1929 - July 29, 2011
Chris Kelly Specker RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 13, 1951 - July 29, 2011
RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 7, 1935 - August 11, 2011
Thomas Ross RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 9, 1990 - August 13, 2011
John Cabral RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 20, 1922 - August 8, 2011
Clarence Conrad Walla RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 17, 1931 - July 29, 2011
Neil E. Cameron RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 22, 1931 - July 31, 2011
Alice M. Rose RESIDENT OF NEWARK February 17, 1918 - August 9, 2011
Elizabeth “Betty” Kirtley RESIDENT OF ALAMEDA May 5, 1929 - August 12, 2011
Peter “Pete” Lopez RESIDENT OF MODESTO October 22, 1931 - August 12, 2011
Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont
Berge • Pappas • Smith
Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont
FD1007
Special Life Events
New Haven nutrition programs SUBMITTED BY CARLEEN ENGLAND New Haven Unified School District (NHUSD) participates in the child nutrition programs offered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The school district receives funding for providing nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks to NHUSD (Union City and South Hayward) students. Parents who have children in the district are encouraged to fill out a meal application to determine the eligibility category for school meals. The information that parents provide is confidential and will be used only for eligibility determinations and verification of the data. To determine your eligibility for the meal program, you must apply and provide information regarding household size and income. Households that receive Food Stamps, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (Cal WORKS), or Kinship Guardian Assistance Payment Program (Kin-GAP) will be notified of their child’s automatic eligibility to receive free meals, and do not need to apply unless they do not receive our notification. These children will be provided free meal benefits unless the school is contacted and the free meals are declined. 2011-2012 Meal Applications will be mailed to household families already participating in the program. If you are new to the district, or are interested in applying, applications are available at the District Office, the Cabello Enrollment Center, and at all school sites. 2011-2012 Meal Applications are also available on our website, and at the office of Food and Nutrition Services located at 2831 Faber Street, Union City. For further assistance, please contact Food and Nutrition Services at (510) 475-3992, ext 60746.
The Third Eagle The Scouts, Leaders and Members of the Committee Boy Scout Troop 186 take great pleasure in announcing that having completed the requirements and examination by an Eagle Scout Board of Review, David Kautz was found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout. His Eagle Scout project benefitted Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge. In honor of this achievement, an Eagle Scout Court of Honor will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church on Cedar Blvd. in Newark, California. David was a Cub Scout, Weeblos Scout in Pack 441 and now, a 17-year-old senior in high school, serves as in Newark Troop 186. His older brother Daniel is an Eagle and so was their grandfather Leon Kautz who served as a Scoutmaster in Newark. David’s family, including his brother Daniel, his sister Lillian and
SUBMITTED BY JASON MERRIHEW, AAHA American Animal Care Center has earned accreditation following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) that included a quality assessment review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service. Accreditation is a voluntary commitment to clients and patients, based on standards that go above and beyond state regulations. The AAHA Standards of Accreditation, viewed as the standard of veterinary excellence, contain more than 900 individual standards, divided into 18 major sections. These areas of focus include: patient care and pain management, surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, medical records, cleanliness, emergency services, dental care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and continuing education. Only 15 percent of all small animal hospitals in the U.S. have achieved accreditation by the Association. To maintain accredited status, American Animal Care Center must continue to be evaluated regularly by AAHA. American Animal Care Center, located in Fremont, has been accredited with the association since 1991. For more information about AAHA-accreditation, visit www.healthypet.com.
parents, Tim and Nanette (both graduates of Newark High School) will watch as he carries on the family tradition as the third Eagle. The last thing David said to his Grandpa Leon before he died a year ago May was "I got my Eagle project approved.” His grandpa smiled. Grandpa Leon was still alive when older brother Daniel received his Eagle in 2007 and at that time, Leon gave Daniel his Eagle pin. Now Daniel will attend David's court of honor and they will remember Grandpa Leon together.
Page 30
BY MARGARET TALT FREMONT CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” —Pablo Picasso Forty-eight plus twelve equals sixty and still counting. That’s sixty pieces of public art in Fremont. In addition to the three sculptures featured in last month’s
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
many of its own beautiful public works of art. Nothing is known about the source of this sculpture; unfortunately, too many companies install art selections without interest in the art other than to check one more item off their todo list, then keep no record or information about it. To see art that fools the eye you need to be inside the Fremont Bank Aqua Adventure Wa-
in 2003. He has received numerous public and private commissions in the U.S., Taiwan, and New Zealand. His particular mural style inspired the term, “Narrative
column, here are three more public works to illustrate the city’s wonderful artistic offerings. A graceful and mysterious abstract can be seen in front of Boston Scientific Company at 47215 Lakeview Boulevard. Any further south and the sculpture would be in Milpitas, which has
terpark located at 40500 Paseo Padre Parkway. John Pugh, the artist, specializes in Trompe L’Oeil paintings; the French term means deceptively real painting. Pugh attended California State University at Chico, received his BA in 1983, and was awarded their Distinguished Alumni Award
Illusionism.” In his website statement, Pugh says, “It seems almost universal that people take delight in being visually tricked.” One piece’s name, “The Messenger,” is a bit of a play on words. The artist is a woman from Thailand, Taaro Seesurat. Seesurat did this piece in memory of her father, Sompop Seesurat, and it is located in front of Wat Buddhanusorn Temple, 36054 Niles Boulevard. “The Messenger” contains a mailbox (thus the title) and the tail feathers show the address number. Seesurat studied archi-
tecture at Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, and has a Master of Fine Arts degree from the State University in Logan, Utah.
August 16, 2011
If you like imaginative art, you will enjoy the beautiful mosaics of Kathleen McCabe-Martin, currently on display at the Fremont Cultural Arts Council located at 3375 Country Drive. McCabe-Martin has been a mosaic artist for over six years, and studied at the Institute of Mosaic Arts in Oakland. She has also studied with master teachers Laurel Skye (well-known in the mosaic world and author of “Mosaic Renaissance"), Vatican-trained Enzo Aiello, and Australian Sandy Robertson. Her work can be purchased at Fremont Flowers, 37085 Fremont Boulevard in Fremont. In addition to creating mosaic art, McCabe-Martin is a fifth grade teacher at Mission San Jose Elementary School. Her art can be viewed at the arts council Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. through September 16th. The exhibit is free.
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
August 16, 2011
Classifieds Deadline: Noon Wednesdays (510) 494-1999 | www.tricityvoice.com
Page 31
CLASSIFIEDS Joyce Cares for Life
Complete LANDSCAPING CONCRETE WORK CARPENTING Call John (510) 284-7790 Fremont-NewarkUnion City 30 years
In-Home Care Services Personal Care Light House Cleaning Meal Preparations- Bath/Showers Companionship 2 Hours Minimum People first than things We are reliable, trustworthy, with years of experience working with the elderly and disabled of all ages.
Call for a quote today
510-695-7360 Sissie091093@yahoo.com Insured and Licensed #142030
HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER'S CORP
What’s It Worth?
Has been a Reliable Source in Providing In-Home Health Care For Elderly Services, Since 1997
Certified Specialist *Free Verbal Opinion
H&H APPRAISAL SERVICES
“Call us when you are ready to sell.”
Open 24 hours 7 days a week
Jewelry, Fine Art & Collectibles In Castro Valley & Hayward 510-582-5954 In Tri City & the Valley 510-744-1564 norm2@earthlink.net
Call for a Complimentary Assessment 1-888-794-1930 www.homehealthcareregistry.org Licensed # 038521
NEED ROOM TO RENT White Female - age 44 Fremont native looking for room to rent Can pay $375 or best offer Call 816-550-2351
HELP WANTED Packaging Engineer Plan and Direct food packaging projects MS-Eng Required FT Fax Jagpreet Ent Hayward 510-264-1236
HELP WANTED
Great Rates! Great Results Class A Route Delivery Drivers Needed in Pleasanton Average Salary $75K Local & Overnight Routes Great Benefits! 2 Years ver. t/t exp, can lift 75 lbs No more than 1 mov violation in past 3 yrs Can pass physical, drug screen & background check Must apply on line: www.MBMcareers.com
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED We are looking for an Office Assistant. Duties include greeting clients,answering phones, and routing mail, data entry and retrieve, scheduling and calender maintenance,Ideal candidates will have proven customer service skills in an administrative setting and experience with Microsoft Office applications email resumes to addysmt12@aol.com IF INTERESTED
Are you a writer? Do you like to write about interesting topics? Are you a whiz with words and like to share your thoughts with others? Can you find something fascinating about lots of things around you? If so, maybe writing for the Tri-City Voice is in your future. We are looking for disciplined writers and reporters who will accept an assignment and weave an interesting and accurate story that readers will enjoy. Applicants must be proficient in the English language (spelling and grammar) and possess the ability to work within deadlines. If you are interested, submit a writing sample of at least 500 words along with a resume to tricityvoice@aol.com or fax to (510) 796-2462.
Classified Ads 510-494-1999 www.tricityvoice.com
Garden Apartments $900 Jr 1 Br w/spec, 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available FREMONT’S BEST HOUSING VALUE Water, Garbage, Carport included Swim Pool/ Rec Room/Laundry Close shopping & Fwy Gated Security Walk to Bart/HUB 1 & 2 Bedroom No Sec 8/Pets
HASTINGS TERRACE/EAST APTS 510-793-2535, 510-792-4983
LETTERS POLICY The Tri-City Voice welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and include an address and daytime telephone number. Only the writer’s name will be published. Letters that are 350 words or fewer will be given preference. Letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and style.
FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library
Tell A Friend
Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477
Tuesday, Aug. 16 2:50 – 3:20 p.m. Schilling School, 36901 Spruce St., Newark 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Ash St. & Wells Ave., Newark 4:50 – 5:30 p.m. Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., Union City 5:40 – 6:20 p.m. Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, Union City Wednesday, Aug. 17 2:45 – 3:20 p.m. Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlite Way & Turquoise St, Warm Springs, Fremont 3:30 – 4:20 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 5:20 – 5:50 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Baywood Apts. 4275 Bay St., Fremont Thursday, Aug. 18 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Century Village Apartments, 41299 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood School, 33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Weibel School, 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 – 6:20 p.m. Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., Union City
Subscribe
Monday, Aug. 22 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Independent School, 21201 Independent School Rd, Castro Valley 3:35 – 4:00 p.m. Baywood Ct. 21966 Dolores St., Castro Valley 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Cir., Fremont
Tuesday, Aug. 23 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:35 – 4:20 p.m. Parkmont School, 2601 Parkside Dr, Fremont 5:25 – 6:10 p.m. Booster Park, Gable Dr. & McDuff Ave., Fremont 6:25 – 6:55 p.m. Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., Fremont Wednesday, Aug. 24 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 4:30 – 5:10 p.m. Palomares Hills HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr. Castro Valley 5:25 – 5:50 p.m. Lomond Way & Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley Thursday, Aug. 25 1:10 – 1:40 p.m. Falcon Dr. & Merganser Dr., Fremont Friday, Aug. 26 10:15 – 10:45 p.m. Avelina/Oroysom Village, 221 Bryant Common, Fremont 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Kent Gardens, 16540 Kent Ave, San Lorenzo 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Mattos School, 37944 Farwell Dr, Fremont Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information about the Bookmobile call (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, Aug. 24 2:00 – 2:20 p.m. Pioneer Park 60 Wilson Way, Milpitas 2:30 – 2:55 p.m. Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas
Page 32
Come see why, in his day, Harold Lloyd was more successful than Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton at the box office. Girl Shy (1924, Harold Lloyd) Harold Lloyd stars as a shy tailor who writes a book called The Secret of Making Love, not knowing a thing about the ubject, but that doesn’t stop him from making a thrilling race against time to stop the marriage
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
entered into by the girl he loves, played by Jobyna Ralston. Never Weaken (1921, Rolin) – Harold’s last two-reeler! The boy thinks the worst when he sees his girl in another man’s embrace. Much mayhem ensues and all ends well! Special Guest: John Bengtson will present a program to open the show exploring the locations of the two films we are showing – he will also be signing all three of his books including his new Silent Visions photo book on Harold Lloyd. John Bengtson has tracked down the original locations for the three biggest comedy stars of the silent era. His books are a treasure trove for historians and film lovers, reminding us that these early films are not just masterpieces of comedy but also remarkable time capsules of early 20th century America. His Silent Visions: Discovering Early Hollywood and New York Through the Films of Harold Lloyd is a follow-up to his Silent Echoes book on Buster Keaton and Silent Traces about Charlie Chaplin. He is often able to show how particular locations appear over and over again — he even located both Harold Lloyd and Bruce Willis at the same place, seven decades apart. His blog about Keaton, Chaplin, and Lloyd is a treat. Nell Minow, Movie Mom blog Films of Harold Lloyd Saturday, Aug 20 Doors open at 7 p.m. (show at 7:30 p.m.) Edison Theater - Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-1411 www.nilesfilmmuseum.org Museum members $10; non-members $12 VERY Limited Seating We thank Harold Lloyd Entertainment, Inc., for making this program possible.
August 16, 2011