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SUBMITTED BY ISA POLT-JONES PHOTOS BY ALLAN MENDEZ Celebrate our farming and pioneer past during this year's Apple Festival. Garin Regional Park in

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Hayward is home to a heritage apple orchard with varieties of the fruit you won't find anywhere else. Music, dancing, crafts, and old-fashioned games make this event fun for the whole family! continued on page 17

BY JESSICA NOËL WAYMIRE Step into a world of fun and fantasy at the Ardenwood Shakespeare Festival and Renaissance Faire. Now in its third year, the festival takes over Ardenwood Historic Farm for the weekend of September 10 and 11, transforming the pastoral hideaway into a 15th century village bustling with activity, reenactments, games, and theater. Renaissance fairs became popular in the 1960s; the first fair held in 1963 was designed as a representation of an Elizabethan springtime market and had free, live reenactments of the

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period’s townspeople. Historical recreations are popular worldwide, but Renaissance Fairs are unique; they enthusiastically encourage audience participation. Some avid fair-goers don costumes to rival Queen Elizabeth herself! (Helpful tips for dressing for a Ren fair are available on the festival’s website). continued on page 5

BY CARYL DOCKTER

he 48th season of the Fremont Symphony will open September 24 with “From the New World,” featuring Antonin Dvorák’s popular “New World” Symphony. Written during the composer’s years in the United States, it reflects his impressions of the New World and homesickness for his native Bohemia. The concert will begin with Aaron Copland’s deeply patriotic “Lincoln Portrait,” narrated by Aldo Billingslea and include a performance of Tchaikovsky’s universally appealing Piano Concerto No. 1 with soloist Iris Hsu, winner of the Symphony’s 2011 Young Artist Competition. Billingslea has performed leading roles with ACT, Theatre-Works, Marin Theatre Company, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, to name just a few. An Associate Professor of Theatre Arts at Santa Clara University, he has won several awards including the Bay Area Critics Circle Award. Iris Hsu is currently attending the Juilliard School in New York City where she studies with renowned Finnish pianist Dr. Mattie Raikallio. Hsu has also won several awards, including fourth place in the prestigious Los Angeles International Liszt Competition. The second concert of the subscription series is a performance by the Lafayette String Quartet on February 25. Artists-in-Residence at the University of Victoria, B.C., the Lafayette String Quartet is celebrating its 25th anniversary season with the same four original members (a rarity in professional ensembles): Ann Elliot-Goldschmid and Sharon Stanis, violins; Joanna Hood, viola; and Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, cello. continued on page 6

INDEX Protective Services . . . . . . . . 8 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 21

Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 15

It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Editorial/Opinion . . . . . . . . . 27

Life Cornerstones . . . . . . . . . 37 Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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September 6, 2011

Washington Hospital Rheumatologist Offers Tips for Healthy Aging

o you suffer from aches and pains? If you think it’s just a normal part of aging, think again. While our body does experience some wear and tear as we grow older, back pain, stiff joints, and other body aches are not something to dismiss as a typical sign of aging. “A lot of older adults think they should have joint pain because they are getting older,” said Dr. Barry Shibuya, a local rheumatologist and member of the Washington Hospital medical staff. “But joint pain is a sign of arthritis, which is definitely not a normal part of aging. If you don’t get it treated, arthritis can seriously diminish your quality of life.” September is Healthy Aging Month, a good time to think about the steps you can take to prevent illness and stay healthy as you age. Consulting a doctor if you are experiencing pain is an important part of taking good care of yourself, according to Shibuya. Arthritis means inflammation of a joint and there are more than 100 different types. Shibuya said the most common is osteoarthritis, which is caused by wear and tear on the cartilage and joints. Cartilage cushions your bones at the joints and when it breaks

The best way to maintain your mobility and independence as you age is to get plenty of exercise and eat right. Consulting with your physician about managing chronic diseases like arthritis and taking steps to prevent illness is also very important.

down and wears away, the bones rube together, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Morning Stiffness “Many people just accept that they should feel stiff when they first wake up, but that could be a sign of a type of arthritis called polymyalgia rheumatic,” Shibuya said. “It is not normal for your neck and shoulders to be stiff and

hurt every morning, and that’s a very common symptom.” Polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder and symptoms also include fatigue, loss of appetite, and fever. While there is no test for the disease, Shibuya said inflammation in the body can be measured with a blood test, which helps doctors make the diagnosis.

“PMR may occur alone or with giant cell arteritis, which can have the same symptoms but much worse consequences,” he added. “Giant cell arteritis frequently involves inflammation of the blood vessels in the eyes, which can result in blindness. So this is not something to be ignored.” Shibuya said another common issue as we grow older is osteoporosis, which occurs when the body does not form new bone, causing the bones to become thin. He said it is more common in women. “There is no pain associated with osteoporosis unless you break a bone,” he said. “With osteoporosis, bones can break easily.” People who take prednisone are at much higher risk for osteoporosis, Shibuya added. Prednisone is commonly prescribed to people with arthritis, asthma, and other inflammatory diseases. Treatment and Prevention “While arthritis is common in people over age 60, it is not something you should just ignore,” he said. “You need to get a proper diagnosis and a treatment plan so that you can manage the disease and slow the progression.” As arthritis progresses, it can affect your ability to move, mak-

ing ordinary tasks like getting dressed or washing dishes difficult. This decreased mobility and function can significantly impact your quality of life, leading to a feeling of isolation and depression, Shibuya said. The best way to maintain your mobility and independence as you age is to take good care of yourself, he added. That means consulting with your physician, properly managing chronic diseases like arthritis, and taking steps to prevent illness. Shibuya said eating right and getting plenty of exercise are critical for healthy aging. A diet high in fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains will help you get the nutrients you need. Exercise helps muscles and joints stay strong and flexible. “A good diet and exercise can also help you maintain a healthy weight, which is so important,” Shibuya said. “Obesity contributes to a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes and arthritis. The extra weight puts a lot of pressure on your knees, hips and other joints.” To learn about programs and services at Washington Hospital that can help you stay healthy as you age, visit www.whhs.com.

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

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Skin Care and Prevention of Skin Cancer

Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day

Oh My Aching Lower Back!

Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy

Do You Have Sinus Problems?

Women's Health Conference: Chronic Pain Management

What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels Women's Health Conference: Pain and Rehabilitation Think Pink: Breast Cancer and Vitamin D

Your Concerns InHealth: Sun Protection

Women's Health Conference: Skin Health From Infancy to Maturity

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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting August 10, 2011

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Your Concerns InHealth: Decisions in End of Life Care The Latest Technology in Treating Brain Tumors and Parkinson's Disease (Late Start)

Osteoporosis Update: Learn About Diagnosis and Treatment Options

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How to Prevent a Heart Attack & Healthy Nutrition for Your Heart

Your Concerns InHealth: Measles Resurgence

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting August 10, 2011

Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strength Training System Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness

Learning How to Prevent and Live with Congestive Heart Failure & What is Cholesterol and How to Lower It

Your Concerns InHealth: Sun Protection

Alzheimer's Disease Research Update

Kidney Disease

Weight Management for Seniors & Learn How to Eat Better!

Diabetes Management: When to Call for Help (Late Start)

Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults

Raising Awareness About Stroke

Personal Emergency Preparedness Training & Learn How to Access Community Services Quickly and Easily

Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention

Voices InHealth: Washington's Community Cancer Program

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting August 10, 2011

Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier (Late Start) Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting Get Back On Your Feet: August 10, 2011 New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions

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Voices InHealth: Decisions in Cardiac Care

Community Based Senior Supportive Services

Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions

Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?

Do You Suffer From Anxiety or Depression? (Late Start) Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting Aug 10, 2011

Minimally Invasive Surgery Management of Type 1 and for Lower Back Disorders Type 2 Diabetes

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Heel Problems and Treatment Options

Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements

Maintaining Heart Health with Diabetes

Surgical Interventions for Sleep Apnea

World Kidney Day

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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting August 10, 2011

Keys to Healthy Eyes

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Learn About Nutrition for a Healthy Life

Voices InHealth: Medicine Safety for Children

Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself (Late Start)

Partnering with Your Doctor to Improve Diabetes Control

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Learn About Foods That Help Your Digestive System

Nutrition for People with Kidney Disease

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Hip Pain in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult

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George Mark Children's House - A New Way Home

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Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?

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Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer

Heart Health for People with Diabetes

What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You? Learn Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure and Slow Your Heart Rate

Voices InHealth: Healthy Pregnancy

Cough or Shortness of Breath, What to Do About It

What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels

Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All Disaster Preparedness

Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team Voices InHealth: Update on the Journey to Magnet Status

Caring for an Older Adult: Everything You Need to Know about Caregiving (Late Start)

New Surgical Techniques for Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety

New Techniques to Treat Back Pain

Inside Washington Hospital: Advances in Cardiac Care

Planning Your California Advance Health Directive: Now is the Time

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Washington Hospital Hosts Blood Drive on September 12 Chances are that you—or someone close to you—will need donated blood at some point, given that one out of three people needs donated blood in his or her lifetime. And with just one blood donation, you can save up to three lives. To give the gift of life, join the Washington Hospital Employees’ Association (WHEA), which is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, Sept. 12. Community members are invited to join this effort to help people whose lives will depend on blood donations—including accident victims, cancer patients, hemophiliacs and surgery patients. Donating blood is a simple process that saves more than four million American lives each year. The process of donating blood, from registration to blood drawing, takes about 45 minutes. It’s quick, safe and painless. There is no substitute for blood to aid in recovery and healing of a sick or injured person. Blood is always needed and, according to the American Red Cross, donated blood is used for someone every two seconds. And one out of 10 hospital patients needs a transfusion. To be a blood donor, you must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 56 days. Being healthy means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. Those with a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure are considered “healthy” if they are being treated and the condition is under control. Before any blood is collected, you will be asked about your health history, and your past and present lifestyle. This interview will be kept private and confidential. If you are allergic to iodine, tape or natural latex, tell the interviewer, so that the donation staff can substitute other materials. A pint of blood will be drawn from your arm as your donation. The donation staff will clean an area of the arm from which they will draw the blood, using clean and sterile supplies used only for you. It will take about 10 minutes to draw the pint, and your body will replace the plasma, or liquid part, of your blood within a few hours. The blood cells will be replenished in a few weeks. The blood drive being hosted at Washington Hospital will be held on Monday, Sept. 12, from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, Room C, Washington West, 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont. Give blood, save (three) lives To make an appointment to donate, you can register online at www.redcrossblood.org. Click on “Make a Donation Appointment” from the menu and enter the zip code 94538 on the “Find A Blood Drive” page and scroll down until you see the Washington Hospital link. You may also call and schedule an appointment at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-4483543). Walk-in donors are also welcome. For more information on blood donation, visit the Web site of the American Red Cross, www.redcross.org.

hy would a physician who specializes in obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) want to give a presentation at a seminar on weight management? For Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad, an OB/GYN physician on the medical staff at Washington Hospital, the answer is pretty straightforward: “I am simply interested in women’s health, and maintaining a healthy weight has a major effect on all aspects of a woman’s health.” To help women – and men – learn about ways to maintain a healthy weight, Dr. Prasad will take part in a free Health & Wellness seminar sponsored by Washington Hospital on Tuesday, September 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. She will be joined by Anna Mazzei, a Washington Hospital clinical registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, who will outline nutritional guidelines and advice for healthy weight management. The seminar will be held in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. “As an OB/GYN, I am in an ideal position to help change the way women think about nutrition and weight management,” Dr. Prasad explains. “Women often see their OB/GYN physicians more frequently than other doctors, and we get to develop close and lasting relationships with our patients. So if I see a patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30 or above, I automatically approach her about weight management as a health issue she needs to address.” While the seminar will discuss weight loss, it will focus more broadly on maintaining a healthy weight. “Many women will manage to lose weight on a diet and then put it right back on,” Dr. Prasad says.

To help women – and men – learn about ways to maintain a healthy weight, Washington Hospital is offering a free seminar on Tuesday, September 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.A Washington Hospital physician and clinical registered dietitian will outline nutritional guidelines and advice for healthy weight management. The seminar will be held in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. Register online at www.whhs.com

“We hope to help them understand how the body metabolizes calories and how to make healthier food choices that become part of their everyday lives instead of resorting to repeated crash diets.” Some of the topics she and Ms. Mazzei will discuss include: • Choosing foods that are low in saturated fats, cholesterol, sugar and sodium (salt). • Including lean proteins, whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. • Making sure you start the day with a good breakfast to help keep you from snacking and overeating during the rest of the day. • Paying attention to portion sizes to avoid being “super-sized” yourself. • Learning about the health consequences of not maintaining your optimum weight.

“Being overweight or obese can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes – even infertility,” Dr. Prasad notes. “For example, women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome, in which their hormones are out of balance, can experience problems with their periods and difficulty getting pregnant. Even a 5 to 10 percent weight loss can help improve ovulation for them. “On the flip side, if a woman has a dramatic, unexplained weight loss or is dangerously thin, it might point to an eating disorder or another serious illness such as cancer,” she adds. “Women with a low BMI also can fail to ovulate or be more prone to miscarriage.” continued on page 11

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September 6, 2011

Auto Review

Fiat 500 C: Move Over, MINI!

BY STEVE SCHAEFER A LOOK DOWN THE ROAD

ew-car shoppers should take a lot more into consideration than sticker price when making their purchases. Ownership costs such as standard maintenance and repairs, insurance, fuel economy, and depreciation should also be factored in. To assess the average cost of automobile ownership, review the American Automobile Association’s annual “Your Driving Costs” analysis. This year, by averaging the cost of driving three sedans 15,000 miles/year, the AAA calculated that it costs 58.5 cents per mile to operate a new vehicle ($8,776 per year). The AAA study presumes five-year ownership and a five-year loan at 6% with a 10% down payment. Costs also include a set of replacement tires, an extended warranty with a $100 deductible claim, license, registration, and taxes.

Of course, a well kept car will cost less, in the long run, to operate. Not only does proper maintenance increase your gas mileage, it can cut down dramatically on your repair costs by catching small problems before they become big repair bills. That's why you should bring your car, no matter what the model year, to BAY STAR AUTO CARE. We'll be happy to provide the regular maintenance that will improve the longevity and drivability of your car. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, please call today. HINT: At the time that the AAA conducted its study, the price of gas stood at $2.88 per gallon. When the AAA conducted its first “Your Driving Costs” analysis in 1950, the price of gas was 27 cents per gallon.

've waited a long time for a chance to drive the tiny Fiat 500 (cinquecento in Italian). With Fiat's control of Chrysler, the popular European brand returns to

The interior is awash in circles for everything from the gauges to the vents to the dials, knobs, speakers—and even the headrests. The big black ball shift knob has an old-fashioned inscribed gear pattern.

tilock brakes, and other helpful features, such as Electronic Stability Control, which uses the car’s computer to keep all four wheels going where they’re supposed to. It may be modeled on a car of the 1950s and 60s but it’s a

the U.S. for the first time in decades. After a week with a new 500C, I'm very happy to say it was worth the wait. (The C stands for Cabrio - convertible.) The original 500's were popular in Europe from the 1950's until 1975. Like the VW Beetle and the Mini, it was one of the

The design is retro but not slavishly so. The original car was pretty basic but this one has lots of style. People asked me for rides to check it out. Yesterday's rider, Rafi, noted that the styling may be better than the MINI's because it is less cartoonish while still being charming. I think he

thoroughly modern 2012 model. Prices start at about $16,000 for the basic Pop hardtop, but my Pop convertible, with a package that added many of the Lounge features, came to about $21,750 with shipping. There are some cheaper small cars but none of them are as much fun to drive or own.

small cars; the only kind that most people could afford. And, diminutive cars naturally fit better driving on narrow, old streets of European cities. Now, all three of these famous models are enjoying new life in modern form. Like the MINI, today's Fiat 500 dwarfs the old one, and its 1.4-liter, 101-horsepower engine is much more powerful than the .5 and .6 liter originals. But it's a different world now, and the American road is full of SUVs and midsize sedans. Luckily, the 500 doesn’t feel as small as it is when you’re behind the wheel, although you can easily reach over and touch the passenger door. Tooling around in the 500 is lots of fun, especially with the five-speed manual transmission. The little engine (for which premium fuel is recommended) feels peppy off the line, and acceleration up to freeway speeds is fairly robust. I drove for a couple of hours on the freeway during one trip and it was quiet in the cabin and felt stable despite the short wheelbase. Fuel economy for manualequipped models is 30 City, 38 Highway—average 33. These are very good numbers for anything that's not a hybrid. The automatic gets about 10 percent lower numbers. The EPA Green Vehicle Guide awards it a score of 5 for Air Pollution but 8 for Greenhouse Gas, so it wins SmartWay designation.

has a good point—and he remembers the look and feel of the original cars. The 500C offers a convertible top that is essentially a giant cloth sunroof. You can open and close it at up to 50 miles per hour and let the light, sound and scents of the world in. Like all convertibles, this transforms the driving experience. It was a bit breezy on the freeway, but with the solid body sides intact, the car is fairly quiet and feels very solid. The top opens in two steps, but closes in three. Before the top comes in contact with the windshield header, a button must be depressed—presumably a safety feature. There is no latch since the top is always attached to the sides of the car, open or closed. The 500, as the standard hardtop or Cabrio, comes as the Pop, Sport or Lounge model; the 500C only as a Pop or Lounge. The Sport adds modified springs, shock tuning, steering calibration and exhaust tuning, as well as more convenience features. The Lounge is the top model, with a six-speed automatic, leather steering wheel, Bose audio system and Bluetooth. You can pick from 14 colors, some of them quite bright, such as Giallo (yellow) and Rosso Brillante (bright red). My tester was Grigio (gray) with a red stripe and Bordeaux top. It’s a small car, but has all the safety features you’d want— plenty of airbags, 4-wheel an-

500's, old and new, appeared this year in Cars 2. That, along with advertising and press reports, should help get the Fiat brand back into people's consciousness. Many of those who will be charmed by it will have no memory of either the original tiny cars or the later models’ dubious reputation.

Gary Singh is the owner of Bay Star Auto Care at 1275 Atlantic St. near Western Ave., here in Union City. Phone: 489-3331

Steve Schaefer’s first car memories are of riding in his father’s Austin-Healey with the top down to get ice cream on a summer afternoon. He was four. As a teenager, Steve rode his bike to car dealers’ back lots to catch a glimpse of the new models when they first rolled off the truck. A founding member and currently vice president of the Western Automotive Journalists, he has been testing and writing about cars since 1992. Contact him at sdsauto@sbcglobal.net.

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Ardenwood fairgoers will enjoy the theatrics of over 900 performers in historic costumes parading the streets. Vignettes and selections from William Shakespeare are offered on three stages; artisans and merchants have crafts, trinkets, and goods for the shopper with a keen eye for craftsmancontinued from page 1 ship. And, of course, there is plenty of fabulous food and drink! The theme of the fair is “Shakespeare’s Muse,” in which ol’ Will suffers from writer’s block and seeks inspiration from his fellow townspeople. You’ll find yourself drawn into the drama of this little town and transformed by the experience. Archers, musicians,

blacksmiths, magicians, singers, acrobats, knights, and the royal court are ready to entertain. The highlight of the weekend is live jousting on horseback, presented by the Imperial Knights. Clan Iain Abrach, a Scottish Renaissance guild, will have a weapons display, crafts, and host a Cast Iron Chef Cooking Contest. Children will find the artistry of the Bubble Fairy fascinating. Need a break from walking about town? Stop in for a massage! Fair patrons can learn about historic crafts, games, and what life was like in Elizabethan Europe. There are many opportunities for fun and learning at the Shakespeare Festival. The Ardenwood Shakespeare Festival is produced by Renaissance Productions, a fantasy event management team that hosts a number of festivals in the Western region. Tickets are $17 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $8 for children. Kids under four are free. Purchase tickets in advance through East Bay Parks by calling 1 (888) 327-2757 or online at www.ebparksonline.org. Enter to win free tickets by following the festival on Facebook. Shakespeare Festival & Renaissance Faire Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 www.ardenwoodfaire.com Tickets: $8 - $17

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This will be the quartet’s first visit to Fremont since they played a recital at the home of Frank and Jean Louie several years ago. The quartet has a local connection through the cellist, Pamela Highbaugh Aloni, daughter of Otis and Dorothy Highbaugh. Highbaugh Aloni attended Fremont schools, graduating from Mission San Jose High School. In college she majored in sports and music; it was several years before she decided to make a career in music. While working toward her master’s degree at the University of Indiana, she played in a quartet with the renowned violinist Rostislav Dubinsky along with Sharon Stanis and Joanna Hood. The next year, the three women went to Detroit to apply for positions in a chamber orchestra. During auditions, they met Ann Elliot and asked her to join them to form a quartet. For two years, the four played in the chamber orchestra and worked as a quartet on the side. They finally took the plunge, gave up the regular pay of an orchestra job, and decided to perform solely as a string quartet. For some time the quartet struggled; each of them took outside jobs to pay the bills. But finally they began to win competitions and with this recognition, opportunities to perform. Eventually they received an offer from the University of Victoria, where they have been Artists-inResidence ever since. They all enjoy teaching, helping to

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keep music alive, passing on what they have learned to another generation and the time for their quartet to tour throughout the world. The Rochester Times-Union reviewer called the Lafayette’s performance “The finest string-quartet playing this critic has heard in a long time.” Fremont audiences are in for a treat with this exceptional group. The final concert of the subscription series is ‘Hooray for Hollywood!’ – the May 12 pops concert – which will include music from such classic films as Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, Dr. Zhivago and some of John Williams’ biggest hits, from Jaws and Star Wars to Harry Potter. A special highlight will feature the orchestra in tandem with a silent Chaplin film. On December 3 and 4, the Symphony will again present a favorite holiday classic, Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” in collaboration with Yoko Young and her talented dancers. The post-matinee party for youngsters, “Magical Moments,” will be a little different this year. Featuring the mystifying magic of “Herr Drosselmeyer’s apprentice” (magician Alan Leeds), the party will also include a chance to meet and take pictures with the costumed dancers while enjoying lots of holiday treats. To order tickets for any of these performances, call the Box Office at (510) 371-4859 or visit the Symphony website, www.fremontsymphony.org. Iris_Hsu

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bserving the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States and the Heroes of Flight 93, the City of Union City will host a Day of Remembrance at its Flight 93 Memorial on Sunday, September 11, 2011. The Remembrance ceremony starts at 1 p.m., and will feature a special Honor Guard consisting of local Eagle Scouts, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 9601 Honor Guard (Castro Valley), the American Legion Honor Guard, District 10 (Alameda County) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Honor Guard (National) to present the colors. Two-

time Union City Teen Idol Winner Jazleen Serrano will sing the National Anthem and Amazing Grace for attendees. A series of local dignitaries, led by Union City Mayor Mark Green, will offer their observations on the Day That Changed America and the Heroes of Flight 93. Messages from Memorial Originator, Michael L. Emerson, and Memorial Designer & Project manager, Robert Mowat, will also be read. The hour-long ceremony will conclude with a special flag procession to the Memorial, a 21-gun salute, the reading of the Heroes’ names, and conclude with the mournful notes of taps. The public is invited to share this simple, yet moving, ceremony to honor the Heroes of Flight 93, experience the elegant power of the Memorial’s design and ponder the words: “There, but for the grace of God, go I.” 911 Memorial Service Sunday, Sept 11 1 p.m. Sugar Mill Landing Park, Union City (510) 471-3232 www.flight93memorialsfb.com

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Known as “Old Glory” and the Star-Spangled Banner, a lasting symbol of the United States of America has flown proudly over the nation in many sizes and different configurations, but one of the largest will emerge on a hillside of the greater TriCity area on September 11 to commemorate the sacrifices of many that day 10 years ago at the World Trade Center as well as others who have served to preserve our way of life. Challenged many times and in many different ways, the flag is still symbolic of national resolve. Hayward resident and Air Force veteran Tom Ballard, has vowed to remember those who have sacrificed and served the United States of America. In October 2001, he painted a massive U.S. flag on the hillside behind his home and now, on the tenth anniversary of 911, he will do it again, using vinyl strips instead of paint. This 6,500 square foot flag, constructed of 8,000 square feet of vinyl, 1,000 grommets and 1,000 stakes will be visible throughout the Bay Area. Its measurements will coincide exactly with the dimensions an official U.S. flag and those used for the first rendition… 123’ by 65’. The $5,000 cost of materials is a heavy burden, but Tom has pledged to see this through; he is asking for help from the community to transport and assemble the flag on Saturday, September 10. Financial contributions are also important to assure completion of the flag project. For more information and inquires about how you can help, contact Tom at delta106@sbcglobal.net Flag Installation Saturday, Sept 10 7 a.m. Drive flag to MacDonald Way and carry it up the hill Meet at 31385 Hugh Way, Hayward Delta106@sbcglobal.net Flag Removal Monday, Sept 12 Contact Tom at delta106@sbcglobal.net for details

SUBMITTED BY ERIC W. STILES SR. There is an enormous demand for sewing and pattern-making classes throughout the United States but for many years people have had to fit them into their busy schedules. Eric W. Stiles Sr., proprietor of Chicago-based EWS & Fashion Design Academy, has taught classes since 1990 but such classes have not been widely available for years. His course is being made available online through 23 host colleges in California, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas.

We are holding an open house and remembrance event Sunday, September 11 between 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to honor and say “Thank You” to the Police Officers and Fire Fighters of our community. This is also a time to remember for events of September 11, 2001 on its tenth anniversary. There will be a BBQ lunch to follow. Open House and 911 remembrance Sunday, Sept 11 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bay Area Baptist Church 38517 Birch St., Newark (510)797-8882 www.bayareabaptist.org

SUBMITTED BY JONNA VILLADSEN The Hayward Eagles Auxiliary will hold its monthly luncheon and bingo event, Monday, September 12 at 12 noon at the Eagles hall, 21406 Foothill Blvd. near hwy 580. Hostesses Nancy Patti and Jonna Villadsen and their helpers will be serving chicken pot pie, salad, rolls and dessert for $7, which includes a free bingo card. There will also be a raffle – three tickets for $1 - Proceeds from this luncheon will go to battered women. Please join us to support this worthy cause.

These community education classes will be of interest to anyone wanting to make or alter clothing for themselves and their families and will benefit those who wish to operate an alteration shop or create their own clothing line. For more detailed information, visit www.ewsacademy.org or email Eric W. Stiles Sr. ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org Las Positas College is accepting registration for Sewing/Construction and Pattern Drafting (Making) community education classes which will take place from September 19, 2011, through October 10, 2011. To register, call (925) 424-1467 or visit http://tinyurl.com/3uplr45.

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n August 27, 2010, Fremont Police Detective Todd Young, working as part of a southern Alameda County gang task force, was shot by an alleged gang member in Oakland. Young was rushed to Highland Hospital where he received more than 80 units of blood as part of the doctors’ efforts to keep him alive. “I want to thank everyone who came out last year and donated blood in my honor. Because of those who donate blood, I was given a second chance at life,” Det. Young said. “If you are able to donate blood, I ask that you make an appointment to do so. People are in need of blood everyday for different reasons, and they deserve a second chance at life.” Det. Young’s wife, Nicole, received a call from him as he was being wheeled into the emergency room. “August 27, 2011, marks the one year anniversary of my husband being shot while on duty in Oakland,” Nicole Young said. “While there was a blood shortage at this time last year, we were

Fremont PD information on the web SUBMITTED BY OFC KIM MACDONALD, FREMONT PD Fremont PD participates in both Nixle and Twitter. Nixle will provide up-to-date information on the following types of events: missing persons at risk, life threatening weather/natural disaster advisory, shelter in place advisories, crime patterns, school lock downs, suspicious activity, Police/City sponsored events, community police meetings, and major traffic conditions. Twitter offers the same type of information but includes crime prevention tips and links to various websites. To receive detailed, up-to-date information directly from the Fremont Police Department via e-mail and/or text messaging, register for "Nixle" alerts at www.Nixle.com and register for "Fremont Police Department (CA)", or, text your zip code to 888777 to receive text alerts only. You can also now follow @FremontPD on Twitter http://twitter.com/FremontPD. Standard text messaging rates may apply, depending on your calling plan. To contact Fremont PD directly, email fremontpolice@fremont.gov.

fortunate that there had been enough blood to help save Todd’s life. Had it not been for generous blood donors, Todd would not be with us today.” After the shooting, the community pulled together and several blood drives were put on in honor of Det. Young. The blood collected from donors has helped save the lives of countless people in our community and beyond. “I urge [everyone to] donate blood if [they] are able to, soother families like mine can have loved ones saved by [their] generous donations.” Nicole Young said. “It’s humbling that out of a tragedy, so much good can happen. Giving blood is giving someone else an opportunity to live.” Det. Young is still working hard at his recovery. He goes to physical therapy daily along with rehab activities on his own. He is preparing for what he hopes will be his last surgery. “It is a major surgery with a six- to eight-month recovery period, so we are working with the surgeons to see when the best possible time for this surgery will

be,” Nicole Young said. “His goal is to return to work and to return to full duty. Time will tell if that is possible. It's been a long and hard year, but we are all focused on Todd's recovery.” The Northern California Blood Services Region of the Red Cross operates five blood donation centers and holds mobile blood drives throughout the Bay Area. The region supplies blood to 29 Bay Area hospitals, and must collect more than 300 pints of blood each day in order to meet hospital needs. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Please note: Det. Young and his wife are not available for additional comments. Jared Schultzman | CommunicationsAssociate ll American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region 6230 Claremont Avenue Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 594-5204 (p) (510) 601-7954 (f ) schultzmanjj@usa.redcross.org Web | redcrossblood.org Facebook | facebook.com/RedCrossBlood Twitter | twitter.com/ARCBloodNorCal

Fremont Police Log September 2 CSO Aguirre investigated a commercial burglary at the PK Market (4342 Thornton Ave) that occurred sometime during the night. After reviewing the surveillance video, it appears a Hispanic or white male adult used a bicycle to smash the glass entrance/exit doors. Once inside the business, the suspect took alcohol, cigarettes, cigars, sunglasses, and coins. A residential burglary occurred on Camphor Ave. Unknown point of entry and loss. A residential burglary was reported on Caliente Way. Point of entry was a rear window and the loss was electronics.

Furnishing Marijuana to Minors SUBMITTED BY SGT. RAJ MAHARAJ, MILPITAS PD On August 26, 2011 at approximately 10:44 p.m., a caller reported seeing several male subjects at the rear of Great Jump Sports, 616 South Main Street in Milpitas, smoking what they believed to be marijuana. Milpitas Police officers arrived at the location at 10:48 p.m. and contacted two minors and 19 year-old Milpitas resident, Gueorgui Gueorguiev. During the course of the investigation, an officer located a backpack containing marijuana and discovered the backpack belonged to Gueorguiev. Gueorguiev produced a medical marijuana card, exempting him from the laws pertaining to illegal possession of marijuana. The subsequent investigation revealed Gueorguiev was furnishing the marijuana he had for his own medicinal use to the juvenile subjects, a violation of the California Health and Safety Code. Based on the investigation, Gueorguiev was arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for furnishing marijuana to minors. Gueorguiev's marijuana was seized as evidence. Gueorgui Gueorguiev Anyone with any information regarding this incident or other criminal activity occurring in this jurisdiction is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously by calling (408) 586-2500, or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime tip.asp

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Milpitas Police swear in two new officers SUBMITTED BY SGT RAJ MAHARAJ On Saturday, June 11, 2011, Milpitas Police Officer Recruits Vy Do and Peter Tachis graduated from the 82nd Basic Police Academy Class at the Napa Valley College Police Academy in Napa, California. The ceremony was well-attended by family, friends and col-

Peter Tachis graduated from San Jose State University with a B.S. in Forensic Science. He previously worked for the San Mateo County Crime Lab as a Property Officer and for the San Carlos Police Department as a Community Service Officer. Peter was named Class Valedictorian and finished with the highest overall Academy

leagues of both new officers. Following the ceremony, Police Chief Dennis Graham administered the Oath of Office to Do and Tachis and formally presented each with an official Milpitas Police Officer badge. Vy Do graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Social Work. Since 2005, she has volunteered many hours within the Milpitas Police Explorer Program as an Explorer Scout, and eventually as an Advisor to the program.

score. Additionally, he received an Outstanding Achievement award for having the highest scores in the categories of "Communication" and "Interpersonal Skills." Officers Do and Tachis have received the best training available in law, tactics and community relations, which will serve as a solid foundation as they begin their careers. We would like to welcome Officer Do and Officer Tachis to the Department!

Strong-arm robbery suspects arrested SUBMITTED BY SGT. TIM CAMPBELL, MILPITAS PD On August 27, 2011, at approximately 12:13 p.m., Milpitas Police Officers responded to a reported strong-arm robbery at 900 (B) of S. Main St. When officers arrived, the victim reported that his $1,000 gold necklace was pulled from his neck. After taking the necklace the suspect, later identified as Mario Antone Williams ran to a waiting vehicle and the suspects fled the area. A witness wrote down the license plate of the suspect vehicle and passed on the information to the victim. The victim was able to give our dispatchers a description of Williams, a description of the suspect's vehicle and the vehicle's license plate number. During the investigation, the Fremont Police Department located the vehicle and detained the occupants who were positively identified as the perpetrators; the gold necklace was recovered at the scene. Williams was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for robbery and an outstanding warrant. Oakland resident Icasiano Dudley Obana, who was the driving the susIcasiano Obana pect vehicle, was also booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for robbery. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation or other similar incidents is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Milpitas Police Department Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500, or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: Mario Willams http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime tip.asp

AP WIRE SERVICE NEW YORK (AP), Sep 02 - The U.S. government is planning to sue some of the country's largest banks over mortgage-backed securities they sold that lost value in the housing market collapse, according to published reports Friday. The reports say the government would seek to be compensated for billions of dollars in losses. The government says the banks misrepresented the quality of the mortgage securities. The reports cited

people that were not identified. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal say the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, could file a lawsuit within days. The reports say securities that were backed by subprime and other risky loans but were deemed safe investments by ratings agencies are the ones at issue in this case. The lawsuits come as a result of past claims from the FHFA. Last year, the FHFA issued 64 subpoenas to various entities seeking documents related to mortgage-backed securities in which the Fannie and Freddie had invested. The agency said at the time the documents would enable it to determine whether the banks and other financial entities were liable for losses they had suffered from their investments. FHFA said it expected to recoup funds, which would be used to offset payments made by the U.S. Treasury to Fannie and Freddie. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are viewed as critical to the mortgage market, because they buy mortgages loans and mortgage securities issued by the lenders.

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Footnotes By Dominique Hutches For babies: Curious Baby My First Book of Color (Curious George AccordionFold Board Book),by H.A. Rey. Researchers have discovered that newborns are only capable of focusing eight to 10 inches from

their face. They also prefer black and white, high contrast images to color graphics at first. With that in mind, I was thrilled to discover this wonderful little book. On one side you are given nice simple graphics, such as a white sun on a black background, or a black fish on a white background. On the other side, the pages introduce basic colors of the rainbow, again with simple, engaging images. Made of sturdy board-book construction, the book also includes a magnetic closure and is strong enough to stand on its own. Perfect for helping your infant to focus and to enjoy sharing a book with his/her parents! (HMH hardback, $8.99) For 1st grade and up: Dog in Boots, written by Greg Gormley and illustrated by Roberta Angaramo. Dog has just finished reading

“Puss in Boots”, a terrific tale about a cat with an amazing pair of boots. Inspired, Dog goes to the shoe store and asks for an amazing pair of boots for his own! He loves his new boots, wears them home, and decides to dig a hole in his yard. That’s when he discovers a problem – his boots get all muddy and yucky. They are NOT good for digging. Dog returns his boots, and trades them in for a pair of shoes good for getting muddy – rain boots! These are perfect for his digging project, but when he goes swimming, they fill with water! Oh no! Is Dog ever going to find the perfect footwear for all his daily adventures? Pictures in this book very funny, and the ending very satisfactory. Have fun looking at the end pages (inside the covers) as well – Dog gets inspired by other fairy tales, and you and your child can have fun trying to identify which ones! (Holiday House hardback, $17.95) For 2nd grade and up: Why Do I Have to Make My Bed? by Wade Bradford, illustrated by Johnanna van der Sterre. It’s the age old question that kids have been asking their moms since the dawn of time; Why do I have to make my bed?! It’s just going to be messed up again tonight – why? Why?” In this delightful book, we finally get the answer. When one boy asks his mom she responds by saying, “That reminds me of a story about your grandmother when she was a little girl. And that little girl was as grumpy as a groundhog; she said, ‘I already washed and dried the dishes, I

dusted my rock ‘n’ roll records, I even picked up my slinky, my Hula-hoops and my roller skates. Gee whiz, why do I have to make my bed?’” With wonderful illustrations we are taken in a trip back in time, meeting all sorts of kids doing their chores, asking their moms that same question; “WHY?!” At the very end you’ll find more information about children from pre-historic times to present day, their chores and what they did for fun. A very enjoyable trip through the ages which doesn’t feel like at all like a history book! (Tricycle Press hardback, $16.99) For 3rd grade and up: Clementine, Friend of the Week, by Sara Pennypacker. Clementine is so excited –

she’s going to be the Friend of the Week in class at school! Everyone else is going to get to write good things about her into a ‘friend booklet.’ When she tells her best friend Margaret all about this honor, Margaret says she must do things to ensure that lots of good things are written into the booklet. Right away Clementine starts complimenting her classmates, and offering to give them artistic tattoos! Disaster strikes when Margaret stops speaking to her for some reason that Clementine can’t fathom. Worse, Clementine’s little cat goes missing. She had such great plans for this week – it was going to be the best week ever! How could everything go so wrong?! Will Clementine ever get her cat and her best friend back? And what about that booklet? With humor, creativity and sensitivity, the author brings us the latest in this delightful series about the drama of a third grader’s life. If you haven’t discovered the other titles in this series, they are all very funny: Clementine, The Talented Clementine, and Clementine’s Letter. (Hyperion paperback, $4.99) For 5th grade and up: Scary School by Derek, The Ghost and Scott M. Fischer. This book strongly reminded me of Wayside School, only more lethal! You think your school is bad? Imagine attending a school where your teacher could be anything from an 850-yr-old vampire to a hungry dragon! There are zombies, werewolves and monsters walking the halls. The librarian, Mrs. T. (as in T. Rex) can be really nice, as long as you aren’t in her detention room; if you are in there, get out before

lunchtime – she tends to be dangerous when hungry! There are even living gargoyles who patrol the grounds to make sure no one

Comments or Questions: What’s Happening TriCity Voice 510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com Dominique Hutches is an avid book nut who works for the FUSD libraries and is a Booklegger for Alameda County Library

cuts class – or else! That aside, Scary School has a great opportunity this year. For the first time ever, Scary School is going to be hosting the annual Ghoul Games (sort of like a monster Olympics). Everyone is excited – unfortunately they don’t know that the director of the games is determined that Scary School’s students shall fail the games, with the result of closing the school forever! There are scary situations, true, but they’re so absurd you’ll spend most of your time laughing (when you’re not saying, “Ew! Gross!”). I really liked Mrs. T – I’ve known some librarians like her. Wait until you meet the chef – I can guarantee you’ve never seen a cafeteria like this! Have a great time sharing this one with your scary little monster. (HarperCollins hardcover, $15.99) For junior high school and up: The Dark City, by Catherine Fisher (Relic Master #1). In this first book of a quadralogy, Raffi is an apprentice Keeper. Long ago on the planet of Anara, the Makers used magic to keep everything balanced and beautiful. When they left, the Keepers were

the ones to keep the old ways going, heal the land when needed, and remember the magic. Relics were left behind as well: Keepers are responsible for these and hide them from the Watch. Watchers are determined to exterminate the Keepers and all they stand for. Members of the Watch raid towns to find anyone with a hint of magic or might be hiding a relic. As a result, the Keepers have all gone into hiding – hardly any are left. Raffi and his mentor Galen have been traveling for what seems like forever, always looking over their shoulders, keeping their heads down. Now there’s an even greater problem – something has gone wrong with Galen’s magic! Galen decides that he must travel to the Makers’ first city, Tasceron. Lore has it that Tasceron hides a secret place, one that will surely restore Galen’s strength and magical powers. Unfortunately, Tasceron is now a grim and dark city, home to a whole army of Watchers. Raffi and Galen will survive their trek through harsh lands and monsters on their trip to Tasceron, but what then? Does a secret room of trees really exist? Were the Makers real? Or have all the tales of magic and beauty just been folklore told to downtrodden people to help them cope with their miserable lives? Fast paced, with fascinating characters: I was swept through the four books in record time. These are written by the author of Incarceron, another terrific fantasy book! (Dial hardback, $ 16.99)

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Dr. Prasad points out an additional advantage to having women learn more about healthy weight management: “Women generally are the ones who make decisions about food purchases and preparation,” she says. “So if they learn to make better choices, it can lead to better health for their families, too.” To register to attend the upcoming seminar on September 13, visit www.whhs.com.

Learn More from a Registered Dietitian Washington Hospital's Outpatient Nutrition Counseling program is available by appointment to provide nutrition counseling for individuals with specific medical needs as well as those who wish to maintain optimal health. Using an approach that integrates education and tools to help change behaviors and meet individual health goals, our registered dietitians provide nutrition counseling for a full range of needs such as: • Cardiovascular disorders (cholesterol, high blood pressure) • Gastrointestinal problems (irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's Disease, colitis) • Kidney Disorders • Weight Management • Allergies • Pediatrics • Good nutrition throughout life Visit www.whhs.com/nutrition or call (510) 745-6542 for more information. (Please note that all nutritional counseling requires a physician referral.)

Theatre Review

BY JANET GRANT

he year was 1977. Two very public figures; one with a career in decline and one living in self-imposed seclusion, came together in a moment of time and made television history. David Frost, a once popular British talk show host turned lowbrow laughing stock, risks everything to resurrect his career by pulling the ultimate coup: landing a series of interviews with Richard Nixon, the former American president who resigned in total disgrace over the effects of the Watergate scandal. Frost wants to extract an apology from the former president and Nixon is equally bent on redeeming himself in his nation’s eyes. The result was the interview that sealed a president’s legacy. In Douglas Morrisson Theatre’s Bay Area debut of “Frost /Nixon” by Peter Morgan, Director, Marilyn Langbehn masterfully presents a well-cast prize fight of almost epic proportions. The small but talented ensemble cast effectively portrayed a well-paced and intriguing look back at the events leading to this historical encounter. A highly fictional account of the interviews, “Frost/Nixon” loosely scans time and various locals throughout the play and is, for the most part, told through the characters of David Frost, played by Craig Souza, Richard Nixon, played by John Hale, Frost Researcher Jim Reston, played by Renny Madlena, and Nixon Chief of Staff, Jack Brennan played by Don R. Williams. Mr. Madlena narrates a large portion of the play and portrays Reston as a passionate and outspoken Nixon critic just ready to explode like a powder keg. Mr. Williams is quite believable in his role as a ram-rod straight military officer and loyal counsel to the president. In the title roles, both Craig Souza as Frost, and John Hale as Nixon, are instantly believable in the embodiments of their respective characters. Mr. Souza plays Frost in a charming and suave manner while Mr. Hale’s trademark gestures and jowls quickly conjure up the presidential caricature so recognizable even after all these years. Surprisingly “Frost/Nixon” is not really a political play but a tale of two men full of contradic-

tions and desperately seeking approval Frost, the cool sophisticate driven by ambition and insecurity, and Nixon, a president who made great strides in foreign relations, and desegregation but couldn’t conduct small talk. While Mr. Souza became the likeable and charming host, Mr. Hale emphasized the loneliness of a character who had to explain his jokes even to his intimates. Douglas Morrisson Theatre’s production of “Frost/Nixon” was a superbly acted slice of pathos and nostalgia. In the climactic last scene when Frost tells the cornered Nixon, “Own your actions out loud, or you’re going to be haunted for the rest of your life.” From the audience, you can almost feel a hush of anticipation. We know from history what Nixon will say, yet we still wonder if he’ll actually confess. Douglas Morrisson Theatre’s superb treatment of “Frost/Nixon” is definitely worth seeing. Even after 30 years, Nixon’s conduct and ultimate disgrace echoes in the present. Whether it is Watergate or waterboarding, the limits of presidential power and abuse can make for fascinating political theater and perhaps a moral for our own time. Nixon-Frost Friday, Sept 2 – Sunday, Sept 25 8 p.m. (Sunday: 2 p.m.) Douglas Morrisson Theatre 22331 N. 3rd Street, Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org. Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday from 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Adults: $24; Seniors: $22 Students/juniors: $15 Performance dates: Thursday, Sept 15, 22 Friday, Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, Saturday, Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 Sunday, Sept 4, 11, 19. 25

Tech swap meet and recycle event SUBMITTED BY BARBARA TELFORD-ISHIDA Clear out your home and office and benefit Newark Library. Here’s how it works - bring unwanted electronics to Newark Library before September 10, at 10:30 a.m. for a tax receipt and/or swap credit. For working electronics, bring manuals if you have them. On September 10, take your choice of the other donations of similar value to swap! If you have nothing to swap, you may use cash or a check to buy one item per person. Bids will be accepted for more than one item and winners will be notified. What we already have ready to trade or sell are laptops, PDAs, MP3

players, Bluetooth devices, iPod, smaller LCD screens, computers, 5.1 stereo system, games, and lots of DVDs. Swapped items are not guaranteed. Experts will be available to help.

Tech swap meet Saturday, Sep 10 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (swaps only) Newark Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 x 20

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Bank honored for philanthropy

remont Bank has been honored by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the "Top 65 Corporate Philanthropists in the Greater Bay Area" at the annual Bay Area Corporate Philanthropy Summit and Awards breakfast held July 20 at the Hilton San Francisco. Fremont Bank has been on the coveted list, based on total cash contributions paid by companies to Bay Area nonprofits, every year since it entered the survey in 2003. This year, Google Inc. captured the top spot in the ranking, followed by AT&T, Wells Fargo, Chevron Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. Fremont Bank was ranked 39. At the annual event, Fremont Bank also received its sixth "Levi Strauss Community Commitment Award." The award recognizes companies for giving more than one percent of their pre-tax profit to charities. (One percent of pre-tax profit is considered the national benchmark for charitable giving best practices.) Fremont Bank was near the top of a select list of only 24 local companies out of 65 to receive this year's Community Commitment Award.

Costs of 9/11 attacks still haunt US economy BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP BUSINESS WRITER SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Sep 03 - It took just a few hours for the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center to destroy a symbol of U.S. capitalism. A decade later, the financial damage still ripples through the economy, as businesses, consumers and the government continue to pay terrorism's toll. The most visible costs can be seen in the heightened security at airports, government buildings and office complexes. Shipping and insurance rates climbed after those jets rammed into the twin towers, and haven't descended to pre-9/11 levels. The attacks also have something to do with why motorists are paying twice as much for gas as they did before 9/11, although other factors, such as the increased consumption of oil in other parts of the world, have played a bigger role. The economic burden is much larger if the costs of the war on terrorism are included. That crusade increased military spending and drove up the nation's deficit, threatening to erode the country's standard of living and making higher taxes more likely in the future. “I don't think 9/11 itself changed the economy that much,” says Anita Dancs, an economics professor at Western New England University. “It's was how we responded to 9/11 that changed the economy.” Experts who have studied 9/11's economic impact disagree on the costs that should be factored into the equation. That's why estimates on 9/11's damages vary so widely, ranging from $35 billion to $4 trillion. The lower estimates confine the costs to the disruptions that occurred during the first few months after the attacks. The higher numbers tie 9/11 to the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan, along with all the spending - and government borrowing - required to finance the military. It's the first time since the Revolutionary War that the U.S. has relied mostly on debt to finance its wars, says Linda Bilmes, a Harvard University public finance professor who co-authored a book about the costs of the post-9/11 wars with Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz. They concluded the wars will cost the U.S. at least $4 trillion. Dancs joined about 20 scholars on another study that assumes U.S. would not have ramped up its military spending and waged war in three different countries if not for 9/11. The report, recontinued on page 28

Solyndra closure violates public trust SUBMITTED BY ROSS WARREN Assemblymember Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) issued a statement on September 1, 2001, calling Solyndra’s treatment of its 1,100 workers a violation of public trust, pointing to the company’s receipt of $535M in federal funds that was supposed to help Solyndra compete globally. “It’s outrageous that Solyndra locked out 1,100 employees without warning, leaving them with nowhere to go,” stated Hayashi. “It is unacceptable for a corporation that received substantial government funds at a time when we’re cutting healthcare for seniors and children. It’s a violation of federal and state law when taxpayers’ money is squandered and workers are treated so disgracefully.” Under federal and state law, businesses undertaking a mass layoff are required to give workers at least 60 days’ advance notice to protect employees and their families. By ignoring the law, Solyndra did not allow employees any time to prepare for their job loss, such as seeking other employment and reconsidering major financial decisions. In addition, Hayashi believes corporations that receive tax subsidies need more oversight and that there needs to be more transparency and guidance when public funds are involved. Furthermore, policymakers must ensure that any new laws related to the green energy industry do not allow a repeat of this catastrophe. “We should continue to support green energy projects as essential to the future of California’s economy,” continued the Assemblymember, “but we have to be diligent and thoughtful in how we support them. Bills like SB 134 and SB 175, which would provide a five percent price preference to California solar companies in state contracts, would benefit a company just like Solyndra without any accountability.” SB 134 and SB 175 relate to the use of California companies in public works contracts. These bills will only benefit a few companies in the solar panel industry while setting a dangerous precedent for creating price preferences for proprietary products or services. Instead, Hayashi supported SB 497, which supports any California business with 90 percent of it employees in this state. “Channeling public dollars to a handful of private companies is poor public policy and takes California in the wrong direction,” she continued. “As we’ve seen, giving taxpayers’ money in this manner leads to corruption and to workers getting locked out. Just think if the state had received the $535M instead; we could have kept 8,900 teachers employed, saved adult day healthcare and eliminated co-pays for low-income seniors, children and people with disabilities, or even prevented the need to increase tuition at community colleges.” Assemblymember Hayashi is the Chair of the Business, Professions, and Consumer Protection Committee and serves the 18th Assembly District, which includes San Leandro, Hayward, Dublin, most of Castro Valley and Pleasanton, a portion of Oakland, and the unincorporated areas of Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo and Sunol.

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AP WIRE SERVICE OAKLAND, Calif. (AP), Aug 31 - Bay Area Rapid Transit agency directors have selected a former transportation director in Seattle to run its embattled system. The BART board on Wednesday picked Grace Crunican (Krun-ican) as general manager. Crunican replaces Dorothy Dugger, who resigned under pressure in April. The Contra Costa Times (http://bit.ly/oRXsiE ) reports that Crunican has a reputation as a straight-talker who will be able to help BART compete for federal transportation funds since she previously served as a deputy administrator with the Federal Transit Administration. Crunican spent eight years as Seattle's transportation director. She resigned in 2009 after storms crippled Seattle's public transportation system and sparked criticism that the city was unprepared. BART has been struggling to restore its public image following fatal police shootings and a global free speech uproar that erupted when the agency shut down cell phone service inside several San Francisco stations to thwart a demonstration. --Information from: Contra Costa Times, http://www.contracostatimes.com

SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Sep 03 - The fate of two California Native American tribes' casino proposals is now in the hands of Gov. Jerry Brown after federal officials signed off on the projects. Brown has one year to decide whether to approve the proposals by the Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians and North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians. The Enterprise Rancheria has proposed a casino in Marysville, about 40 miles north of Sacramento, on land off its reservation. The North Fork Rancheria's casino in Madera, about 30 miles north of Fresno, would also be off its reservation. The U.S. Department of Interior on Friday approved the two projects, saying they would benefit the tribes economically without hurting the surrounding community. A spokesman for Brown said the governor will review the decisions in the months ahead.

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Statement on WalMart.com marketing partner SUBMITTED BY ALAN LOFASO Betty T. Yee, First District Member of the Board of Equalization (BOE), issued the following statement on September 1, 2011, in response to recent media reports regarding WalMart.com’s Marketplace partner, CSN.com, and its compliance with California’s new e-fairness law: “I have been in contact with representatives from Wal-Mart this week. They explained to me several aspects of Wal-Mart’s website design and marketing agreements, including its program’s support for online partners to comply with states’ e-fairness laws by facilitating collection of use tax on remote online sales into California and other states. “We are continuing positive discussions regarding our views about an online retailer’s obligations to facilitate use tax collection based on the activities of its marketing partners in various states. Wal-Mart will assist the BOE in reaching out to these partners to assist them in understanding their obligations under California’s e-fairness law. I appreciate Wal-Mart’s cooperation in this regard, which carried no conditions or requests for special treatment.

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VAN HORN, Texas (AP), Sep 02 - An unmanned spacecraft bankrolled by Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos failed during a recent test flight. The vehicle became unstable at 45,000 feet (13,700 meters) and ground controllers had to terminate it as a precaution. Additional details about what went wrong were not released. ``Not the outcome any of us wanted, but we're signed up for this to be hard,'' Bezos wrote in a blog post Friday. Bezos founded Blue Origin to develop a vertical takeoff and

landing rocketship that would fly passengers to suborbital space. It recently won money from NASA to compete to go into orbit as a space taxi now that the space shuttle fleet is retired. The mishap occurred during a test flight last week from Blue Origin's West Texas spaceport. The ultra-secretive company notified the Federal Aviation Administration about the launch and only acknowledged the accident publicly on Friday. The Wall Street Journal, which first reported about the failure, said the test did not use federal funds and was not part of the development agreement with NASA.

Blue Origin's failure shines a spotlight on the risks of commercial space ventures. SpaceX, which has a NASA contract to develop a commercial vehicle to haul supplies and astronauts, suffered three rocket failures before it found success. Later this year, the company, run by PayPal founder Elon Musk, will launch a capsule on a cargo test run to the International Space Station. Virgin Galactic, founded by Sir Richard Branson, lost three workers in 2007 after an explosion rocked a California airport during testing of a propellant system for its space tourism vehicle. The company is currently conducting flight tests in the Mojave Desert and has not set a date for the first passenger flights. mmm

“E-fairness is about leveling the playing field so that any business can compete on fair and equal terms. California’s door is wide open to any online business that wants to cooperate in administering tax laws fairly in our modern retail environment.” The five-member California State Board of Equalization (BOE) is a publicly elected tax board. The BOE collects more than $48 billion annually in taxes and fees supporting state and local government services. It hears business tax appeals, acts as the appellate body for franchise and personal income tax appeals and serves a significant role in the assessment and administration of property taxes. For more information on other taxes and fees in California, visit www.taxes.ca.gov.

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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.

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Tri-City Stargazer SEPTEMBER 7 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: Pluto is the planet that represents plutocrats, the worldwide economy, banking, the mythological underworld, the stock market, corporations, and inevitable consequences. On Sept. 16, this planet turns direct after a five month retrograding period. Since Pluto’s arrival in Capricorn (’08), the change of direction has coincided with particularly disruptive financial events (i.e. bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in ’08). Present world circumstances are scary; if any of the banks in the Euro zone fail, they will all fail. If even one country in Europe goes bankrupt, they will all follow suit. The trouble is generated during Pluto’s retrograde periods and then made public upon its direct station. This is also true on a personal level. If you have been keeping a lid on a major situation, the time for revelation is upon you. Aries (March 21-April 20): “Freedom” has been your battle cry for several months now. However, this week the only road to liberty is to bite the bullet and handle details and responsibilities. A bright note is that the situation in relationship(s) is positive. You can enjoy working a project with others now. Taurus (April 21-May 20): Don't allow fear and pessimism to interfere with your pleasure in life. If something is nagging at you, take a clear and direct look at it. Is there really anything there, or have you invented your own worry? The blues may be your companion for a couple of days at the beginning of the week, but the cloudy time is short. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Your focus shifts to matters of home, hearth, and family. Things of the past may float up in your mind for reflection. If this occurs, ask yourself what you learned from the former experience. It probably would help you now. Family concerns may occupy your attention. Cancer (June 21-July 21): You may feel out of sorts this week.

Your feelings are in conflict with your ideal self and your values. You want to put your best foot forward, but circumstances do not feel quite right. If the conflict is deep, it is usually best to wait and not yield to whatever pressure is around you. You will sort it all out. Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): You may be feeling low on resources during this period. “Resources” = time, money, energy. It is true that you are in a short dip, but the gloom will not last very long. Don’t beat yourself up over your past history. You always do the best you can, and you cannot know in advance the outcome of every decision. Virgo the Virgin: (Aug 22--Sep 22): You have been considering your next agenda for several weeks. This may have to do with presenting your true feelings within a relationship. Somehow you are thwarted. The “other” may be ill or otherwise unavailable. Circumstances are beyond your control. Wait a week for better aspects.

Libra (September 23-October 22): Circumstances involving love life and money may feel tight. You may experience an emotional droop near the first of the week, in which you perceive yourself to be alone in the world. This is a temporary mood, so don't take it seriously. You know you are prone to overreact at times. If you feel ill, you will recover quickly.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Fortunate circumstances come your way through the Internet, the law, education, travel or publication activities. Even so, you may feel isolated or as though no one around you can possibly understand who or what you are. Remember that feelings come and go like waves. This is temporary, if you notice it at all.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21): This is a highly favorable week. Those who are involved with any type of educational process will have cause to be proud of their work. Loans or other “shared resources” are incoming now. The lights are green in both love and social life. Just take that step forward and you will be welcomed.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18): You may be overloaded with ideas, plans, and inflated expectations at this time. Talk over important changes with a trusted friend or a counselor. Sometimes we are unable to recognize and interpret facts objectively. You may not be feeling well. Does your best friend share your views?

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): As Star Trek’s Spock is fond of saying, “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few”. You may find yourself in a position to make decisions along these lines and you are among the few right now. September is a challenging month. The intuitive Archers always find a way through dilemmas.

Pisces (February 19-March 20): Monitor your inner and outer critics this week. They may be serving up a plate of neurotic guilt to interfere with your attitude. A better use of this energy calls for rising above the yada-yada of a droning voice. Set it aside and realize it is just the shadow self, trying to keep your attention in a negative place.

Are you interested in a personal horoscope? Vivian Carol may be reached at (704) 366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments (fee required).

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Toys"R"Us and Babies “R” Us deliver one-stop shop Reserve you apartment by 10/31/2011 and receive Professional Moving Assistance (Value of $1,200).

All-Day restaurant-style 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.

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SUBMITTED BY MEGHAN KENNEDY Toys“R”Us, Inc. announced on August 23, 2011, that Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us will open at 43756 Christy Street, Fremont, to provide local parents with a convenient, one-stop shopping destination to fulfill the needs of children of all ages. The new store represents an on-going strategy for the world’s leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer to bring two trusted brands together under one roof in an integrated Side-by-Side store format. The new store’s design provides customers with a streamlined shopping environment that is easy to navigate and showcases the exclusive and private brand product offerings customers have come to expect. The store will celebrate its grand opening weekend with great savings, giveaways, kid-friendly activities and visits from popular costumed characters beginning on Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11. “We’re always looking for communities that would benefit from the products and services that Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us offer and we were able to find a great location in Fremont,” said Jerry

Storch, Chairman and CEO, Toys“R”Us, Inc. Beyond the store’s broad assortment of playthings for kids of all ages, Toys“R”Us/Babies“R”Us, Fremont, was built with a number of sustainable features with the goal of conserving energy and reducing the store’s overall impact to the environment in the Fremont-area community. These features include: A state-of-the-art Energy Management System (EMS) A custom daylight harvesting system Energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures in outdoor signage Low-flow water closets and urinals and automatic faucets and flush valves High efficiency automatic hand dryers A cardboard baler Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paint and floor adhesive A vestibule entry way system For more information, visit www.Toysrus.com, www.Babiesrus.com, www.eToys.com and www.FAO.com.

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C’mon everybody, we’re gonna have some fun, re-live the days, when the records played, and Elvis was number one! Join us for a twist of our daily dinners. Come dressed for a shake, rattle and roll Family Dinner with us for only $10/person. Enjoy a Spiffy Supper and a flashback to the Rock N Roll era.

SUBMITTED BY FREMONT SYMPHONY The California Arts Council recently awarded the Fremont Symphony a highly competitive $2,500 Planning Grant from the Artists in Schools program. Partnering with Fremont Unified School District, the orchestra will begin a planning process that will ultimately bring artist residencies into 4th to 6th grade classrooms. The orchestra is one of only six arts organizations statewide that received a Planning Grant. Fremont Symphony General Manager Sue Rose said, “This Artists in Schools Grant makes possible a collaborative workshop, where teachers will work with musicians to create a brand new 12-week curriculum on classical and symphonic music. This new curriculum will be based on

the Visual and Performing Arts State Standards required in schools and will feature musicians and teachers working with students in an interactive residency format. The good news is that next year, we will be eligible to apply for a larger California Arts Council matching grant to implement the program in 2012-13.” Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Superintendent James Morris is enthusiastic about the Artists in Schools program. Teachers, administrators, and the Fremont Education Foundation will participate on the Planning Committee. The Fremont Symphony and FUSD have partnered for 37 years to produce Children’s Concerts that serve thousands of 4th to 6th grade students every spring. Artists in Schools integrates community arts resources – pro-

fessional artists and arts organizations – into a comprehensive, standards-based program, underscoring the critical role the arts play in shaping a student’s overall well-being and academic achievement. It is supported by proceeds from the sale of the Arts License Plate, a specialty plate with a palm tree and sunset motif designed by noted California artist Wayne Thiebaud. Fremont Symphony Orchestra programs include evening concerts and recitals, the popular holiday Nutcracker Ballet for families, free annual Children’s Concerts, the Young Artist Competition and Young Composers Competition plus community outreach performances by ensembles from the orchestra. The Fremont Symphony brings live classical music to over 8,000 adults and youth in southern Alameda and northern Santa Clara counties. For information about the Fremont Symphony and its 2011-2012 season, go to www.fremontsymphony.org or call (510) 371-4860.

Science Lectures at the library SUBMITTED BY KAREN PACHECO These free programs are presented by local high students, members of Science For Youth. Topics and discussion are designed especially for school-age children. Friday September 9 from 4 – 5 p.m. – Amphibians Friday September 16 from 4 – 5 p.m. – Reptiles Saturday September 24 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Global Warming Science for youth Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

Focus on forests SUBMITTED BY VANESSA BULLWINKLE Do students know the water from their faucet might be naturally filtered by a forest instead of a water treatment plant? Do they know they can calculate the carbon sequestered by the trees in their own backyard? Do they know that one of the biggest threats to America’s forests is the transfer of family property between generations? These big-picture and thought-provoking questions are examples of some of the topics explored in a new Project Learning Tree® (PLT) environmental education curriculum resource for high school teachers. Nine activities in the guide, “Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests,” teach students about forest health, watersheds, climate change, who owns America’s forests, and more. This resource helps teachers provide students with meaningful experiences related to classroom content. Lesson plans address a multitude of subject areas, including STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math), civics, and social studies. A “knowledge primer,” ready-to-use student worksheets, hands-on classroom lessons and field investigations help students develop an understanding and appreciation for stewardship and informed decision-making on issues that affect forests. The activities develop students’ critical thinking skills, and students engage in debates about real-life forest management decisions. High school educators and junior college professors can obtain a copy of the guide by attending a PLT professional development workshop in their area. More than 30,000 PreK-12 educators are trained every year through 1,500 workshops held across the country. Developed in 1976, Project Learning Tree® (PLT), a program of the American Forest Foundation, uses forests as a window on the world and provides educators with environmental education curriculum resources that can be integrated into lesson plans for all grades and subject areas. For more information, visit www.plt.org.

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In the region’s early 20th century ranching days, a portion of today’s Garin Regional Park featured a small apricot orchard. The apricot trees had perished by the time the area became a regional park, but the hillside got a new chance to bloom when Richmond resident and antique apple enthusiast Emil Linquist offered his potted trees to the district in 1985. Within four years, the orchard boasted over 200 trees. Today the orchard is home to 200 varieties of apples, and as many as 300 individual trees. "The heritage apples have a totally different taste from what you can buy from the store,” says Park Supervisor Ron Mueller. “Some of the heritage varieties aren't as pretty as the grocery store apples, but when you take a bite out of them, that's a totally different world." Among some of Mueller's favorites are the Red Baron, Emma's Apple, and King David. The sweet Hudson's Golden Gem was Linquist's favorite.

The orchard is tended from March through October by a group of dedicated volunteers. They’ve already got their eyes out for the ripest apples for park visitors to taste during the Apple Festival. Visitors may typically taste 15 to 20 varieties of apples at the event, depending on what’s ripe. Tours of the apple orchard are also offered. In addition to enjoying live music, games, and, of course, apples and apple cider, visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about the ranching lifestyle of the 1800s and 1900s, thanks to the naturalist staff from nearby Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. Hoist a hay bale in the Garin Barn, help make hand-cranked ice cream, or press apples for fresh cider. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. Parking fees apply. Garin Apple Festival Saturday, September 10 Noon to 4 p.m. Garin Regional Park 1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward 1 (888) 327-2757 www.ebparks.org Free event; parking $5

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For a greener future SUBMITTED BY T.M. HEMASHREE PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALSION MONTESSORI

lsion Montessori Middle/High School is celebrating its achievements at its 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner on Friday, September 23. Appropriately themed as ‘Alsion, For a Greener Future,’ the event features keynote speaker Rex Northern, Executive Director of Cleantech Open, a leader in developing clean technology startup entrepreneurs to address today’s most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges. The evening is an opportunity to network and learn about green business technology. Alsion extends an invitation to the

community, local businesses and educational and government organizations to participate. Additionally, Alsion Montessori Middle/High School will participate in a unique ‘green’ community project during the school year, with the installation of a privately donated solar

system. The 28 panel, 4.9kW system will be installed by PetersenDean in September, at which time the students will tour the PetersenDean facilities to speak with system engineers, solar installers and project managers, and receive an overview of the life-cycle of a solar system from inception to start-up.

The student community anticipates that these solar panels will supply approximately 50 percent of the school’s energy requirements, cutting their PG&E bill in half, a substantial savings. Using a sophisticated on-line monitoring system, students will have an opportunity to study the equipment closely, track energy usage, make comparisons to their energy usage from previous years with more traditional energy sources, and calculate their energy savings over the course of a year. The Alsion student community believes that effective green technologies are important to their future and the future of this planet, moving toward ‘zero waste’ during this school year. Alsion Montessori Middle/High School offers an educational program specifically designed to meet the academic and social needs of adolescents and young adults. Eightyfive percent of its graduates are typically accepted into the University of California with advanced standing, and about 20 percent qualify for National Merit Scholarships each year. As a small learning community with a diverse student population, the school can focus on the individual needs of each adolescent as he or she undergoes the critical transformation from child to young adult. Alsion Montessori Anniversar Gala Dinner Friday, September 23 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. W Hotel, Silicon Valley 8200 Gateway Boulevard, Newark (510) 445-1127 http://alsionfoundation.org

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Meek Estate West Terrace SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT PHOTO BY SIMON WONG The Meek Estate, in the Cherryland neighborhood of Hayward, features an historic mansion nestled among 9.75 acres of lush green lawns, decorated with flower beds, fruit trees, walking paths, a play area and picnic facilities. The area located to the west end of the mansion leads visitors to the Carriage House and the South Lawn fronting Hampton Road. This area had lain dormant for a number of years until a community collaboration called for something different. A decision was made to create a gathering area that would best serve the needs of the community and capture the historic nature of the mansion – the Meek Estate West Terrace. After much support and excitement from neighboring residents and community partners, discussions began on details of how the West Terrace was to be constructed. In 2005, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) Board of Directors sought a landscape architect to develop a Master Plan and awarded a contract to George Meir & Associates. An initial Master Plan was completed but the company was unable to furnish completed bid documents and graciously turned over what had been completed to

the District. In March 2009, the Board awarded a contract to Gutierrez/Associates Architects of Oakland to complete the plans and in November 2009, a community meeting was held to review the final design. However, community priorities had changed since the original Master Plan was developed, requiring a new design. In February 2010, the Board awarded a contract to RRM Design Group of San Luis Obispo for a revised Master Plan; in August 2010, the company began developing plans and specifications based on the new design. Suarez and Muñoz was awarded the construction contract and broke ground in December 2010. On July 11, 2011, HARD’s Board of Directors accepted completion of the West Terrace. The West Terrace is a beautifully synthesized design from the Park Distirct, community partners and area residents, featuring historic plantings, a trellis, seating areas, meandering pathways, a gazebo and restrooms. The community has waited patiently to see the project come to fruition and the HARD Board of Directors is very proud to present the Meek West Terrace which they hope will be enjoyed for many years to come. “This is a gathering venue that can be used for weddings, family parties, by the Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS), art shows and numerous other func-

SUBMITTED BY DONNA KREHBIEL Castro Valley Library will offer family entertainment celebrating the Castro Valley Fall Festival, September 10 & 11. Saturday, September 10, community members are invited to enjoy Magician Roy Porfido at 1 p.m. followed at 3 p.m., by Dr. Seuss stories performed by Duffy Hudson. Roy Porfido has delighted audiences throughout the Bay Area pre-school through adult with his unique blend of magic, comedy and audience participation. Broadway actor Duffy Hudson will offer a 45-minute fast paced romp through wellloved Dr. Seuss classics such as orton Here’s a Who and Green Eggs & Ham. Sunday at 2 p.m., back by popular demand, is Karen Quest Cowgirl Tricks, featuring comedy and trick roping. Wii, Xbox and family board games will be set up in the Learning Center from 11a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday and may be enjoyed on a drop-in basis. Programs are free with no registration required however seating limits may be enforced. The Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival, one of the largest community festivals in California, will be staged on Norbridge Avenue from Castro Valley Boulevard to Redwood Road and in the Library Parking Lot. There will be no Library parking for the two days of the Fall Festival. The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is wheel chair accessible. For more information, call the Library at 510-667-7900. An ASL interpreter will be provided with ten days notice. Fall Festival Saturday, Sep 10 - Sunday, Sep 11 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday) Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900 TTY: (888) 663-0660

Ribbon cutting for the Meek Park Wedding Site, Meek Estate West Terrace, 240 Hampton Road, Hayward, August 30, 2011.

tions and events. The Meek Estate Park and Gardens will remain open when the West Terrace is in use. Both are public areas; conceivably, there could be a family picnic in the grounds, the Meek Mansion, which is owned by HARD and managed and maintained by HAHS, could be open to tours and there might be a wedding ceremony,” explained HARD General Manager Rita Shue at the ribbon cutting for the facility on August 30,

2011. Bookings can be made at the District Office (1099 E Street, Hayward) or by calling (510) 881-6700. The ribbon cutting event was attended by HARD Board members and staff, representatives from Alameda County Community Development Agency, Alameda County Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission, Alameda County Public Works Agency, Cherryland Community Association, East Bay Regional

Park District, HAHS, Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency, Hayward Chamber of Commerce, RRM Design Group and Suarez & Muñoz Construction. For more details, terms and conditions of use and hire and an application/reservation form for the Meek Estate Wedding Site, visit www.HaywardRec.org/weddings.html or visit the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District office at 1099 E Street, Hayward or call (510) 881-6700.

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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.

Tuesday, Sep 6 -7

Saturday, Sep 10

Auditions Servant of Two Masters

Garin Apple Festival Noon - 4 p.m.

The War You Don't See

6:00 - 10 p.m. Theater Auditions

Apple tasting, ice cream making, music, crafts, games, dancing

Ohlone College Parking Lots E 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6285

Garin Regional Park 1320 Garin Ave., Hayward (510) 582-2206

The media's role in war reporting Niles Congregational Church 255 H ST., Fremont

Tuesday, Sep 6

Saturday-Sunday, Sep 10 - 11

Saturday, Sep 10

Children of the Anza Expedition - What life was like

Shakespeare Festival $ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Eid Celebration

4 - 5 p.m.

Back in time frolic with nobles and fools, music, art, medieval marketplace, games Ardenwood Historic Farm

6:30 p.m. India Community Center 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas (408)934-1130

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797

Saturday, Sep 10

Interactive program of storytelling and activities Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Tuesday, Sep 6

Children's Choir begins season

6 - 7 p.m. Join the choir. no child is turned away St. Anne Episcopal Church

2791 Driscoll Rd., Fremont (510) 490-0553 (510)461-7478 Tuesday, Sep 6

Auditions Servant of Two Masters Theatre Auditions

Nummi Theatre at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 Wednesday, Sep 7

Mission Gold Jazz Band $

7 - 9 p.m. Danceable Dixieland music Swiss Park

5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510)793-6279 (510) 657-0243 Wednesday , Sep 7

Amusing Art Critique

7 - 9 p.m. Learn how to critique your art as well as other works Fremont Art Association

37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-9290 Wednesday, Sep 7

Dance Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Big Band Swing $

7 - 8 p.m. Class Beginners - Advanced - Couples only age 16 and up Ralph & Mary Ruggieri Senior Center

33997 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 675-5495 Fridays, Sep 9

Ballroom/Social Dance Classes $R

7 - 8 p.m. Six weeks class, couples only

Fremont Adult School - Community Center 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont (510) 794-2538 (510) 793-6465 Friday, Sep 9

ComedySportz-Improv Comedy $

8 p.m. Award-winning interactive comedy show. Improvising scenes, games and music Ohlone College Parking Lots E

43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6285 Friday, Sep 9

Science Lectures for Children 4 - 5 p.m. Amphibians

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Saturday, Sep 10

A Trip Back in Time

10:30 a.m. - Noon

A prayer centered church of spiritually bonded friends

Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM A positive path for spiritual living

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont at the First Christian Church

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

Stroll the trails with docent Ray Studer Don Edwards Visitor Center

1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275 Saturday, Sep 10

Twilight Marsh Walk R

7 - 8:30 p.m. Stroll along Tidelands Trail Don Edwards Visitor Center

1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275

Saturday, Sep 10

Beneficial Bats

6:30 - 8 p.m. Meet live bats up close, learn how they benefit us Sulphur Creek Nature Center

1801 D. St., Hayward (510) 881-6747

1:30 p.m.

(510) 797-0895 (510)797-0895

Hispanic Heritage Concert Celebration

2 - 3 p.m. Free program for the entire family, Cascada de Flores, music from Mexico Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

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Saturday, Sep 10

Wednesday, Sep 14

AAUW Brunch $R

Small Business Opportunities 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.

9 - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy omelets, friends and fun Oliveira Elementary School

4180 Alder Ter., Fremont (510) 797-1135

How small business can thrive Chabot College , Little Theatre 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-6600

Monday - Friday, Jul 29 - Sep 30

Artist's Guild of the East Bay

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. John O'Lague Galleria 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-2787

Thursday, Sep 15 Saturday, Sep 10

Tech Swap, Buy & Recycle Event

12:30 - 4 p.m. Swap only from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Get rid of unwanted electronics Newark Branch Library

6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627

Home Energy Efficiency Seminar Room A

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Learn about and win $30,000 of energy-efficiency improvements Hayward City Hall

777 B St., Hayward (510) 208-0410 Thursdays, Sep 15 Sep 15

Saturday, Sep 10

Dejunking with Donna

Women's Council of REALTORS $R

12:30 - 2 p.m.

5:30

Learn how to clear out clutter Newark Branch Library

Fundraiser for WCR and LOV Newark, Bunco, food, prizes RE Realty Experts Fremont Office Lobby

6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 Saturday, Sep 10

Saturday - Sunday, Sep 16-17

Drawbridge Van Excursion R

Bliss Dance Company $

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

8 p.m.

Slideshow and excursion to view ghost town of Drawbridge Alviso Environmental Education Center

Fashion Provoked - Bliss expresses women's issues through dance Ohlone College, Amphitheatre

1751 Grand Blvd., San Jose (408) 262-5513 x102

43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031

Saturday, Sep 10

Thursday, Oct 15 Oct 15

Children's Program $

The Amazing Refuge Race

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2 p.m.

Explore architecture and design dream house

Armed with GPS units, you and your team will "race" against other teams and complete tasks Newark Slough Learning Center

McConaughy House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 (510) 581-0223 Saturday - Sunday, Sep 10 -11

Fall Festival

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Games, magic, stories

Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave. Castro Valley (510) 745-1504 Sunday, Sep 11

Flight 93 Memorial Day Ceremony

1 p.m. Remember and honor the 9/11 heroes Sugar Mill Landing Park

Alvarado-Niles Rd. and Dyer St., Union City (510) 247-0777 Sunday, Sep 11

Summer Concert

1 - 5 p.m. Celtic music, dance, art Hayward Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward Sunday, Sep 11

Fall Concert

1 - 4 p.m. What's Up Band and Tracy Newman & The Reinforcements Niles Town Plaza

37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont Monday, Sep 12

Hayward Eagles Auxiliary Luncheon $ Noon Proceeds going to battered women Eagles Hall

21406 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 785-8174

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

41051 Mission Blvd., Fremont

Monday, Sep 12

Repairing California Finances

7 p.m. Meeting on repairing California finances Fremont Congregational Church

38255 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 656 2348 Wednesday , Sep 14

School District phone app kick-off

7 p.m. Student created iphone app

Fremont Unified School District, Board Room 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont (510) 659-2594 Wednesday, Sep 14

Hooked on Books

4 - 5 p.m. Grades 2-3 book discussion Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-0222

Tuesdays, Aug 2 - Nov 15

Seniors: Walk This Way to Better Health R

1 - 2:.30 p.m. Walking, flexibility, strength and balance exercises with fun games and educational topics

Newark Senior Center 7401 Enterprise Dr., Newark (510) 742-4840 (510) 574-2053 Wednesdays, Aug 3 - Nov 16

Seniors: Walk This Way to Better Health

9:30 - 11 a.m. Walking, flexibility, strength and balance exercises with fun games and educational topics Kennedy Community Center 1333 Decoto Rd., Union City (510) 675-5488 (510) 574-2053 Thursdays, Aug 4 - Nov 17

Seniors: Walk This Way to Better Health

9:30 - 11 a.m. Walking, flexibility, strength and balance exercises with fun games and educational topics

Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 790-6600 (510) 574-2053 Fridays, Aug 5 - Nov 18

Continuing Events Mondays - Fridays, Jul 25 Sep 16

Flight of Imagination

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Fridays) Exhibit by artist Vinay Verma

Phantom Art Gallery at Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3409 510) 745-1421

Seniors: Walk This Way to Better Health

9:30 - 11 a.m. Walking, flexibility, strength and balance exercises with fun games and educational topics

Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 299-2223 (510) 574-2053

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Friday - Sunday, Sep 2 - Sep 25

Friday - Sunday, Sep 16 - Oct 15

8 p.m.

Frost/Nixon$

Wait Until Dark

Play dramatizes televised interviews with David Frost and President Nixon Douglas Morrison Theatre

8 p.m.

Dramatized televised interviews between David Frost and President Nixon

Murder, mystery, cat and mouse "A firstrate shocker" Theatre

22311 N Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777

Douglas Morrison Theatre 22311 N Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777

Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510)683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org

Friday - Sunday, Sep 2-Sep 25

Frost/Nixon $

Thursdays - Sundays, Sep 2 Oct 1

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Mosaic Sculpture

Noon - 5 p.m. The work of Wilma Wyss

Send us your event information tricityvoice@aol.com

Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357

Business opportunities seminar

Comedy/ Sportz Improv Comedy SUBMITTED BY GOSIA GIZYCKI Not comedy about sports, but comedy as a sport! Clean, fast and fun Improve comedy for all audiences. ComedySportz is the award-winning interactive comedy show where two teams of “act-letes” compete for audience laughs while improvising scenes, games and musicals based on audience suggestions. ComedySportz--Improv Comedy Friday, September 9 8 p.m. Smith Center Amphitheatre at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont Fremont, CA 94539 510.659.6031 www.smithcenter.com Tickets: $15 Adults $12 Youth/Seniors

SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE California State Controller John Chiang and the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) present a free seminar, “Understanding How Small Businesses Can Thrive in the New Economy," on September 14, 2011, at Chabot College, Hayward. This event, presented in partnership with Board of Equalization Board Member Betty Yee, Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski (20th District), Alameda County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer, Mayor Marie Gilmore (City of Alameda), Vice Mayor Rob Bonta (City of Alameda), Councilmember Lena Tam (City of Alameda), Mayor Bob Wasserman (City of Fremont), Vice Mayor Suzanne Chan (City of Fremont), Mayor David W. Smith (City of Newark), the Alameda Chamber of Commerce, the Asian Business Alliance, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Hayward Chamber of Commerce, Newark Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Council of REALTORS TriCities Chapter, is a must for all businesses and anyone considering starting a business. Attendees will be able to take advantage of state resources and opportunities; learn about latest developments at the Board of Equalization and Employment

Development Department; ensure their business meets Inland Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board requirements; utilize local resources and financing opportunities to grow their business; expand their organization’s international potential; obtain information and updates from the Alameda County Assessor about business/trade equipment and property taxes; plus more. Valuable business incubation and innovation information to improve a business’ competitiveness is available for innovative start-ups in search of funding. Please RSVP/register by September 12, 2011. Download the flyer and registration form at http://tinyurl.com/3r7kd7m. Alternatively, register online at http://tinyurl.com/3sbfp98. Attendees can also register by calling (213) 833-6010, sending a fax to (213) 833-6011 or an email to axgarcia@sco.ca.gov. The completed form can be mailed to: Alejandra Garcia, State Controller’s Office, 777 S. Figueroa St., Ste 4800, Los Angeles, CA 90017. For more information, email Alejandra Garcia at axgarcia@sco.ca.gov Understanding How Small Businesses Can Thrive in the New Economy Wednesday, September 14 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Chabot College Event Center (Bldg 700-South) Room 722-D 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (213) 833-6010 axgarcia@sco.ca.gov http://tinyurl.com/3sbfp98 On-site parking is available in Lot G for $2; machines accept quarters and bills only

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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

BMX Competition SUBMITTED BY DANIEL GARZA The world’s best BMX athletes are coming to San Jose in the third annual Warriors of Wood BMX competition Sept. 17 and 18, thanks to the San Jose Police Activities League (SJPAL) at PAL Stadium. X-Games BMX gold medalist, Ryan Nyquist, who is volunteering his time to organize Warriors of Wood says, “I can’t wait for the upcoming event.” Proceeds from the event go to the San Jose Police Activities League (SJPAL) to build a BMX facility at PAL Stadium near King Road and Highway 280. Warriors of Wood differs from other BMX events because the jumps and ramps are made of wood, some 17 feet tall. Except for the annual Warriors of Wood competition, the last Bay Area event to draw such world-class BMX talent was the 2006 Mountain Dew Action Sports Tour. As many as 30 pro riders from around the world are expected to compete. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall on the Jump Course and Best Trick in the Jump Course. Preliminary competitions and finals take place on Saturday, with a $5 admission fee. On Sunday, amateurs will get to ride with the pros in a “Pro-Am Street Jam” that will be free to the public. (participants under 18 will need signed parental consent). For tickets: (408)272-9725 or www.sjpdpal.com

Ohlone comes back to tie Napa College Non-Conference at Ohlone Napa -1 Ohlone -1 David Kulanek looked to open Ohlone scoring in the first five minutes of the game as his point blank shot hit the post and rebounded into a mad flurry at the left post, but Napa found the tap to knock the threat away. Ohlone were more composed in the first half and found opportunities from Jose Miramontes’ right flank crosses, but the Renegades could not locate the finishing button. Napa’s back Justin Auvinen kept the Ohlone forwards at bay coming up big with two blocked shots in the first half. Ohlone’s keeper Cesar Olivas was only called upon twice to keep direct shots from the net in the first half. The game was dead even after the first forty-five minutes. Into the second half neither team changed shape, but a mid-half goal by Napa put more life into the match. The goal developed after a quick counter attack by Napa resulted in Pablo Leon knocking the header to put Napa up one nil when a negative ball from the goal line by right wing David Zentano found Leon open at the six. Keeper Cesar Olivas could not find the ball until it was in the net.

Ohlone’s back line only looked suspect a couple of times, but this one was costly. An urgent press was on by Ohlone, now featuring three forwards. A score of set pieces and corner kicks nearly put two more points on the board for the Renegades, but wide shots only found the fence line. Ohlone looked more dangerous in the attacking third and chance was looking to favor the home side. A challenge late in the game put Napa on its heels when Ohlone’s Greivin Pacheco Quesada was tripped up in the box giving Ohlone the penalty kick. Daniel Gonzales expertly lasered the finish to the upper right net for the equalizer. Despite Ohlone pressure, Napa held on for the draw. “The back line is still raw, but we are seeing improvements,” said Coach Nordmo and added, “Our system is coming together, fewer breakdowns in the back, more creativity in the front. With a few more test games ahead, we hope to iron out our wrinkles and be prepared for conference play in a couple of weeks.” Coach Nordmo praised the play of Luis Chaves, Dominic Hertz and Jose Miramontes. Next game: Ohlone will host College of Marin on Tuesday, Sept 6 at 4 p.m.

SUBMITTED BY KELLY HAYES

25-20, 23-25, 25-12) victory over the Argonauts. “We are a big-time work in progress, with tons of room to grow,” said Head Volleyball Coach Jim Spagle. “But I am impressed with the potential of all of these women and even more impressed with their character off the court.” Old and new faces worked together to pick up the pair of wins on Friday as the team averaged 13.3 kills and 2.4 blocks per set on opening day. Newcomer Nicole Boyle led East Bay with 27 kills, while fellow junior transfer Morgan Hirzel added 18 putaways, hitting at a .395 clip. Returners Kitona Offord and Katie Allen also contributed, combining for 25 kills, with Allen adding eight service aces and Offord sharing the team lead with Hirzel with eight total blocks apiece. “I was impressed with our new kids’ ability to compete within our system and to maintain the discipline to pull out some tough matches against our two opponents,” Spagle said. “Leslie Ray had a very solid day at libero and Kitona Offord and Katie Allen competed well all day. Newcomer Nicole Boyle had a marvelous day too.”

Sep 2 - Despite losing eight players to graduation and returning just four from last season's 20win squad, the Cal State East Bay (CSUEB) volleyball team picked up where it left off to open the 2011 campaign, topping both Academy of Art and Notre Dame de Namur to sweep the first day of the Humboldt State Tournament on Friday. The Pioneers (2-0) swept the Urban Knights, 3-0 (2523, 25-15, 25-18), before picking up a 3-1 (28-26,

Moreau ready for a new season SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINE KRISMAN, CAA Moreau Catholic High School has finalized its fall sports schedule and already, in singles girls Tennis, Sophomore Lei An Drake, ranked #1, was undefeated in pre-season play against Amador, St. Mary's and Logan. Senior and returning two-time HAAL singles champion Jana Lee was also undefeated. Solid play from Senior Lisa Wilson who was 2 for 3, losing only to Amador and Frosh Sachi Shetty, 2 for 3, losing only to Logan indicates a winning season is in store for the Mariners.

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Daily Clipper card use tops the half-million mark SUBMITTED BY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

uoyed by a surge in back-to-school ridership on Bay Area public transit systems, the Clipper card reached and surpassed the milestone of a half-million daily boardings on a consistent basis, for the first time, during the week ending August 26, 2011. There were 505,000 average daily boardings using the Clipper card on the region’s seven participating transit systems for the week, an eight-fold increase from the 63,000 daily boardings logged by MTC’s precursor electronic fare collection system before the introduction of Clipper just over a year ago, in June 2010. “Transaction volume has exploded over the last 12 months,” said Jake Avidon, MTC’s senior program coordinator for Clipper. Muni, AC Transit and BART staged a number of outreach events this summer to sign up youths for the program, with nearly 50,000 Clipper youth cards distributed to date. Among the seven Bay Area transit operators participating in the Clipper program, San Francisco Muni leads the charge, with 304,000 average daily Clipper boardings which equates to almost half of the agency’s nearly 700,000 daily boardings (per the American Public Transportation Association, APTA) towards the end of August 2011. Muni completed migration of its adult monthly passes to Clipper earlier this year. As of this August, Muni completed the smooth transition of its youth monthly pass to Clipper-only and is encouraging customers who use cash for each ride to pay with Clipper (which can carry a cash balance as well as passes).

Meanwhile, more than a third of BART’s weekday riders use Clipper to pay their fares. BART recorded 130,000 average daily boardings using Clipper in the week ending August 26, compared to 360,000 average daily boardings overall (per APTA). “You don't need (paper) tickets anymore. No small leftover values to consolidate and magnets are your friend again,” BART points out enthusiastically on its website, alluding to the weaknesses of the old paper-based tickets, which are prone to being disabled by magnets in purse clasps and the like. The website also promotes the convenience of Clipper: “When you get to the fare gate, tag, open and go!” AC Transit logged nearly 40,000 average daily Clipper boardings in the same period, out of a total traffic load of 195,000 daily boardings (per APTA), a 20 percent market penetration on that system. Also currently participating in Clipper are Golden Gate Transit and Ferry in the North Bay, Sam Trans and Caltrain on the Peninsula and the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in the South Bay. Overall, there are 900,000 Clipper cards in active use, and Clipper fare payments now account for about a third of the roughly 1.5 million daily transit trips in the Bay Area. Looking at the big picture, MTC is in the final stages of completing deployment among the region’s major transit operators, which together account for 95 percent of transit ridership in the region. Strategies for expanding the system beyond these seven operators to the region’s remaining 20 or so ferry, bus and rail operators will be discussed at MTC’s Operations Committee meeting on September 9, 2011. For more information, visit www.Clippercard.com

Where to Get and Reload Clipper You can do all Clipper transactions online at www.ClipperCard.com, including requesting and registering a card, adding value, arranging auto-load, and more. Want to pick up your card in person? During September 2011, BART is staging a dozen Clipper sign-up events in the East Bay where adult and senior cards will be distributed on the spot, and students can apply for a youth card (with age verification). View the schedule at http://tinyurl.com/3rzxklq. You can also pick up a Clipper card at most Walgreens stores, the Clipper kiosk at the Embarcadero BART/Muni station in San Francisco (which is now open weekends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in addition to its weekday hours), the Bay Crossings Store in the SF Ferry Building, at transit agency ticket offices and a number of other locations. See www.ClipperCard.com for retail locations. These locations also can add passes and cash value on the spot. MTC and the transit operators have enhanced convenience by expanding the options for instantly adding value, with all 44 BART stations now equipped with Clipper-ready fare machines. All nine S.F. Muni Metro stations have fare machines that can both dispense Clipper cards and add value. This month, Clipper addvalue machines are scheduled to be installed at three Caltrain stations, at 4th and King in San Francisco, Palo Alto and the San Jose Diridon station. Golden Gate Ferry terminals in Larkspur, Sausalito and San Francisco have ticket vending machines that can both dispense a Clipper card and add value. Discounted BART high-value tickets are available via auto-load through the Clipper service bureau, accessible via www.ClipperCard.com or at 877.878.8883.

Superintendents hopes for the school year As the new school year swings into gear, TCV asked each public school superintendent in our readership area of Fremont, Hayward, Milpitas, Newark, Union City, and Sunol, to comment on district challenges and their focus for the new school year.

FREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: BY SUPERINTENDENT DR. JAMES MORRIS In reflecting on the past year and beginning the 2011-2012 school year, parents, teachers, and staff in the Fremont Unified School District have many accomplishments to be proud of. Student achievement scores, attendance rates, and graduation rates are all increasing. Our community is unique in the strength and commitment of parents, teachers, and staff to educational excellence. We share a belief in the power of the community to improve student learning and this has helped schools focus on what is really important – building a strong academic foundation to prepare students for the world of today and tomorrow! The good news for Fremont families is that we are beginning the 2011-2012 school year with a restoration of science, physical education, and computer specialty teachers. The passage of a local parcel tax in November 2010 helped provide some stability in our budget. We remain mindful of the precarious State budget and the possibility of mid-year budget cuts in January 2012. Our Board of Education and administration are committed to supporting a college-going culture understanding that the leaders of tomorrow need more that basic skills. We remain focused on core academics and also recognize the importance of providing targeted support for our English learners, students with disabilities, and our many gifted and talented students. The children who enter our classrooms each day come to us full of promise and hope. There is much work to be done beginning in elementary schools all the way up to our high schools as we work together to provide all students with educational experiences that will prepare them for success in life. The Fremont Unified School District is committed to families and schools work-

ing together to improve achievement for all students.

HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: BY SUPERINTENDENT JANIS DURAN In lieu of the current economic conditions of the State, the District will continue to focus on the areas of the budget that provide optimal services to students— programs that promote accelerated student academic achievement, child nutrition, and safety. The District’s commitment to provide 21st century facilities was highlighted as we moved into the state-of-the-art new Multi Purpose Room at Martin Luther King Middle School. We are finalizing all five schools financed by Measure I Funds as a result of our successful Bond Measure. All schools are on-time and on-budget. The Business office will continue to focus on operational services that generate revenues and reduce District expenses. During the 2011-2012 school year, HUSD will aggressively strive to pursue more efficient processes and procedures that are responsive to the needs of students and the community. Hayward Unified School District’s Board recently approved the Board Adopted District Goals. Goal #1 is to prepare all students, beginning with Kindergarten, to be college-ready by meeting CSU/UC A-G requirements.

MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: BY SUPERINTENDENT CARY MATSUOKA Milpitas Unified is prepared to deal with the budget uncertainties with no plans for furlough days this school year. We are committed to keeping the instruc-

tional calendar intact, regardless of potential mid-year trigger cuts. Our students have only one 2011-12 school year to experience and we want to make this year count.

NEWARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: BY SUPERINTENDENT DR. DAVE MARKEN We are excited to open the 2011-12 school year in Newark! Although the challenges are daunting, the opportunities abound! The immediate challenges in Newark are: Hiring the best people for all/any open positions in Newark Unified School District. Budget constraints have created some delays in filling key positions. Passage of Measure G Bond in November. It is imperative that the $63 million Measure G pass in November which will improve all schools in Newark. Finally, Newark will have a single focus: Student Learning. We will work together to insure all students learn!

NEW HAVEN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (UNION CITY, S. HAYWARD): BY SUPERINTENDENT KARI MCVEIGH Even though the budget situation is forcing us into a shorter school year in 2011-12 and forcing us into larger classes at some grades, our focus continues to be on teaching and learning. We are continuing to direct every dollar possible to what happens in the classroom in our efforts to improve student performance and close the achievement gap. At the same time, we are working on equity issues, trying to be open and honest with ourselves about often-difficult issues such as race, culture and gender, and we are partnering with others in the community on our Kids’

Zone initiative to provide cradle-to-career services for our most vulnerable students and their families.

SUNOL GLEN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: BY SUPERINTENDENT MOLLEEN BARNES The Sunol Glen School District is greeting the 2011-2012 school year with eager anticipation. As the District has created multiple partnerships with the Sunol Community, Sunol Business Guild, surrounding Districts and the Alameda County Office of Education, as well as multiple parent partnerships, we are continuing to strive to be as unscathed as possible from the Economic Catastrophe that has befallen our nation and state. We feel fortunate that we have successfully navigated through the budgetary treacherous waters and have had minimal cuts to personnel, programs and learning opportunities for our students. For this school year, it is critical that we continue to be mindful of economic uncertainty and put our collective intelligences and creative mindsets on ensuring that the Sunol Glen students receive optimal education and the extracurricular activities that they (and all students!) deserve. Our focus this year is to continue to improve on the Common Core Standards as outlined by the State of California and to provide 21st century skills for our students including critical and creative thinking, communication and collaboration. The Sunol Glen staff embraces the value of remaining positive, determined and goal-oriented; our motto for this year conveys this to our students and community as follows: “Toward Excellence We Shall Delve, Eagles ROCK in Twenty-Twelve!”

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Attorney General sues law firms engaged in national ‘mass joinder’ mortgage fraud SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on August 18, 2011, that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), in conjunction with the State Bar of California, has sued multiple entities accused of fraudulently taking millions of dollars from thousands of homeowners who were led to believe they would receive relief on their mortgages. Harris sued Philip Kramer, the Law Offices of Kramer & Kaslow, two other law firms, three other lawyers and 14 other defendants who are accused of working together to defraud homeowners across the country through the deceptive marketing of “mass joinder” lawsuits. “Mass joinder” lawsuits are lawsuits with hundreds, or more, individually named plaintiffs. This is the first consumer action by the Attorney General's Mortgage Fraud Strike Force. Kramer's firm and other defendants were placed into receivership on Monday, August 15. The legal actions were designed to shut down a scheme operated by attorneys and their marketing partners, in which defendants used false and misleading representations to induce thousands of homeowners into joining the mass joinder lawsuits against their mortgage lenders. Defendants also had their assets seized and were enjoined from continuing their operations. Nineteen DOJ special agents participated as the firms were taken over on Wednesday, August 17, along with 42 agents and other personnel from HUD's Office of Inspector General, the California State Bar and the Office of Receiver Thomas McNamara at 14 locations in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Sixteen bank accounts were seized. “The defendants in this case fraudulently promised to win prompt mortgage relief for millions of vulnerable homeowners across the country,” said Harris. “Innocent people, already battered by the housing crisis, were targeted for fraud in their moment of distress.” “The number of lawyers who have tried to take advantage of distressed homeowners in these tough economic times is nothing short of shocking,” said State Bar President William Hebert. “By taking over the practices of four attorneys accused of fraudulent marketing practices, the State Bar can put a stop to their deplorable conduct as part of our ongoing effort to protect the public.” It is believed that at least two million pieces of mail were sent out by defendants to victims in at least 17 states. Defendants' revenue from this scam is estimated to be in the millions of dollars. As alleged in the lawsuit, defendants preyed on desperate homeowners facing foreclosure by selling them participation as plaintiffs in mass joinder lawsuits against mortgage lenders. Defendants deceptively led homeowners to believe that by joining these lawsuits, they would stop pending foreclosures, reduce their loan balances or interest rates, obtain pecuniary damages and even receive title to their homes free and clear of their existing mortgage. Defendants charged homeowners retainer fees of up to $10,000 to join as plaintiffs to a mass joinder lawsuit against their lender or loan servicer. Consumers who paid to join the mass joinder lawsuits were frequently unable to receive answers to simple questions, such as whether they had been added to the lawsuit, or even to establish contact with defendants. Some consumers lost their homes shortly after paying the retainer fees demanded by defendants. This mass joinder scam began with deceptive mass mailers, the lawsuit alleges. Some mailers, designed to appear as official settlement notices or government documents, informed homeowners they were potential plaintiffs in a “national litigation settlement” against their lender. No settlements existed and in many cases no lawsuit had even been filed. Defendants also advertised through their web sites.

When consumers contacted the defendants, they were given legal advice by sales agents, not attorneys, who made additional deceptive statements and provided (often inaccurate) legal advice about the supposedly “likely” results of joining the lawsuits. Defendants unlawfully paid commissions to their sales representatives on a per client sign-up basis, a practice known as "running and capping." Defendants' alleged misconduct violates the following laws: · False advertising, in violation of section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code. · Unfair, fraudulent and unlawful business practices, in violation of section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code. · Unlawful running and capping, in violation of section 6152, subdivision (a) of the Business and Professions Code (i.e., a lawyer unlawfully paying a non-lawyer to solicit or procure business). · Improper fee splitting (defendants unlawfully splitting legal fees with non-attorneys). · Failing to register with the Department of Justice as a telephonic seller. Homeowners who have paid to be added to one of the lawsuits should contact the State Bar if they feel they may be victims of this scam. They can also contact a HUD-certified housing counselor for general mortgage related assistance. The Department of Justice has seized the practices of the following non-attorney defendants: Attorneys Processing Center, LLC; Data Management, LLC; Gary DiGirolamo; Bill Stephenson; Mitigation Professionals, LLC; Glen Reneau; Pate Marier & Associates, Inc.; James Pate; Ryan Marier; Home Retention Division; Michael Tapia; Lewis Marketing Corp.; Clarence Butt; and Thomas Phanco. The State Bar has seized the practices and attorney accounts of the attorney defendants: The Law Offices of Kramer & Kaslow; Philip Kramer, Esq; Mitchell J. Stein & Associates; Mitchell Stein, Esq.; Christopher Van Son, Esq.; Mesa Law Group Corp.; and Paul Petersen, Esq. Harris is challenging the defendants' alleged misconduct in marketing their mass joinder lawsuits; her office takes no position as to the legal merits of any claims asserted in the mass joinder lawsuits filed by defendants. Victims in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas and Washington are known to have received these mailers, or signed on to join the case. This is a preliminary list that may be updated. The complaint, temporary restraining order, examples of marketing documents and photos of the enforcement action are available with the electronic version of this release at http://oag.ca.gov/news.

September 6, 2011

Letter to the Editor

My Thoughts: Fremont Hill Area Development On August 25th, the Planning Commission passed the proposal for a Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Grading Plan to allow construction of a 9,976 square foot single-family dwelling on a vacant 80-acre parcel. This single home requires access over constrained lands, a 35% slope, using a road for firefighters. As one of the Proponents of the Hill Area Initiative in 2002, my concern is the present spider web of fire roads in Fremont on the hill face for fire access. Can these unimproved and unapproved fire roads now be paved and approved as private roads to facilitate construction of homes for the greedy on hilltops, littering our views? Can the owner of this 80-acre parcel increase the size of his 9,976 square foot home beyond 10,000 square feet? Can he subdivide his 80-acre parcel into new parcels and sell them? A deed restriction was requested to prohibit further additions to this building site and any subdivision; there are no other building sites available on the entire 80acre parcel. Both requests were denied because it was deemed unnecessary by the City Attorney. Is there a possibility that adjourning properties can also utilize these private access roads to build homes? Time will tell. In this situation, the Planning Commission voted sensibly. This project has come before the Planning Commission three times and all three times Commissioners have approved this project. However; this is the first time the proposal has been reasonable. The responsibility of the Planning Commission, City Council and primarily City Staff is to uphold and respect the residents of Fremont who approved Measure T, the Hill Area Initiative, in 2002. However; the ultimate responsibility will always be with the residents to remind decision makers of their duty. Democracy is not a spectator sport. Susan R. Gearhart, Fremont

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onsumers typically make an attempt to measure the quality of a product in relationship to its utility and desirability. This is not a static formula; in some cases, durability is not of prime importance while in other situations, it is the primary factor. For instance, purchase of inexpensive automobile tires with a warranty for 100 miles would be viewed negatively when safety and extended use are required. Even when products are presented as relatively equal, differences of attitude, appearance and optional features can sway a buyer in one direction or another. The same can be said for communities. Attitude and vision of those within an area is not only measured by fellow residents but by others who visit and consider investment and/or residency. Value is a function of not only empirical data, but a community’s approach to challenges. Who is in charge and how do they respond? Within this milieu, communities rely on a series of attributes to assess relative value of their own worth and others around them. Those that depreciate natural advantages and elements of their surroundings are doomed to wallow in self-depreciation and an inferiority complex that creates rather than

eliminates barriers. While some of these attitudes are transitory, the more ingrained they become as a “truth,” the more difficult to erase them. In some cases, this situation is more of a manufactured condition than close examination of the facts would support. At Tri-City Voice, we look around the Greater Tri-City Area and marvel at the wealth of natural resources, historical strength and vitality of our communities. Education, art and culture are alive and well as is a strong community spirit to pull together and support our region. Challenges are certainly present, but we have the resources to not only meet them, but expand beyond the present difficulties. An essential factor in this process is to honor and protect our heritage and assets. When under stress, there is a tendency to accept short term solutions that appear to solve problems but actually create more complex and, in some cases, irreversible future damage. Compromise is necessary in certain instances, but the long range impact must be carefully weighed. In Fremont, among many hopeful signs, the intention of Whole Foods and Sunflower Farmers markets to develop in the community marks an attitudinal change of national chains and increased perceived value of Fremont and its neighbors. Pacific Commons is developing as a distinct district, but contemplated changes in other parts of the City will test the mettle of our collective will. In Centerville, an important cultural icon – Center Theater - may succumb to poor political and economic decisions. As a pivotal element for redevelopment of this district, the City has done little to fulfill its mission, even with millions of dollars at its disposal. Instead, the Unified Site has been a focus, one that will not stimulate the district and simply

AP WIRE SERVICE SACRAMENTO, California (AP), Sep 02 - A snake bite left the victim seriously hurt, but the injured party isn't whom you'd expect. Police say a python underwent emergency surgery after a man allegedly bit the creature twice. Officers were called to Del Paso Heights around 6:30 p.m. Thursday after a passer-by reported that a man was lying on the ground and may have been assaulted, according to Sgt. Andrew Pettit. When they arrived, they found David Senk, 54, still lying there - but police say he wasn't the one who was assaulted. Another man approached officers and accused Senk of taking two bites out of his 3-foot (one-meter) pet python, Pettit said. Senk was arrested on suspicion of unlawfully maiming or mu-

panders to the deity of transit oriented development. Without firm action, the theater will be gutted and turned into an office complex with little chance of stimulating the district or financial success. This may have turned into a game of spite rather than an honest attempt to find a solution. As the game of chicken continues at the State level to see whether redevelopment can overcome a soiled image and money grab from the State, it appears that momentum has been lost for most projects including the Irvington BART station. Even Solyndra, the darling of “green” hopes and promises, has failed. And within this dark cloud, looms an unsettling attitude of media giants who have decided that profits realized from regionalization and mass packaging of news is preferable to the expense of local coverage. Although the outlook is a mixed bag containing hope as well as disturbing signs, the core of this region remains resilient and strong. Our communities have continued to be productive and persevere - a top quality product. TriCity Voice remains a steadfast partner of the people and will continue to chronicle the successes and progress we make for a bright future.

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tilating a reptile and booked on $10,000 bail. In a jailhouse interview with KXTL-TV on Friday, Senk said he had no memory of the incident and that he has a drinking problem. “I did what?” Senk said. “If you find the owner, tell him I'm real sorry. ... I'm willing to help pay for medical expenses.” The snake was turned over to the city's Animal Care Services, where it was recovering Friday after losing several ribs. The female python, about a couple years old, had extensive bite injuries, said Gina Knepp, acting animal care services manager. “You could see the poor snake's liver, all the way down the side,” Knepp said. The snake's owner has not yet come forward to claim the pet or file a report with animal care officials, Knepp said.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 454248 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A Step Above Community Management, 39899 Balentine Dr #200, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Eloise Balderrama, 5893 St. Mathew 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 2005 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/ Eloise Balderrama 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). 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13/11 CNS-2159834#

GOVERNMENT CITY OF FREMONT PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Fremont City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the following proposal. Said public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. , Tuesday, September 20, 2011, Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. A, Fremont, CA, at which time all interested parties may attend and be heard: ANIMAL FANCIER’S PERMIT APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL Public Hearing (Published Notice) Appeal of An Animal Fancier’s Permit (Bees-Chickens) Denial in Accordance with Fremont Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 5

VILLA D’ESTE PLANNED DISTRICT MAJOR AMENDMENT (PLN2011-00161) Public Hearing (Published Noticed) to Consider Planning Commission Recommendation to Introduce an Ordinance Adopting a Planned District Major Amendment to P-2005-80 (Villa D’este) Amending Conditions of Approval Related to Building and Site Design Modifications for Three Multi-Family Buildings Totaling 18 Units at the Southeast Quadrant of Ardenwood Boulevard and Paseo Padre Parkway in Northern Plain Planning Area If you challenge any decision of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. SUSAN GAUTHIER DEPUTY CITY CLERK 9/6/11 CNS-2169229# NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing Services at 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on September 21, 2011, at which time they will be opened and read out loud in said building for: MEASURE WW CITYWIDE PLAY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PWC8733 CITYWIDE PLAY EQUIPMEN REPLACEMENT PWC8670 POURED IN PLACE PLAY SURFACING PWC 8770 PRE - BID CONFERENCE : A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2011 , at MAIN Play Area , Central Park , located adjacent to the Community Center and Band Pavilion at 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway, in Fremont, California. Plans, special provisions and standard proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can be obtained for a non-refundable fee at ARC/ Peninsula Digital located at 44846 Osgood Road, Fremont, CA 94539 or 599 Fairchild Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043, or through Planwell at www.peninsuladigital.com, Phone (510) 490-7411, Fax (510) 657-7248. No partial sets will be issued, cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability of copies before coming to pick up documents. For more information on this project, contact the City of Fremont Purchasing Department at (510) 494-4620. CORINA CAMPBELL PURCHASING MANAGER CITY OF FREMONT 8/30, 9/6/11 CNS-2163465#

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAY MCNEIL CASE NO. RP11591964

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Jay McNeil A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kenneth P. Roberts in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kenneth P. Roberts be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 9/28/11 at 9:30AM 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Elise M. Balgley (#114633), 3900 NewPark Mall Road, Third Floor, Newark, CA 94560, Telephone: (510) 791-1883 9/2, 9/6, 9/13/11 CNS-2165393#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARGARET M. WILLIAMS CASE NO. RP11591278

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Margaret M. Williams A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Anthony Joseph Williams in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Anthony Joseph Williams 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 10-12-2011 at 9:30 AM in Dept. 201 located at Berkeley Courthouse, 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Regis J. Amann, Regis J. Amann Law Office, 1328 Decoto Road, #100, Union City, CA 94587, Telephone: (510) 471-7786 8/26, 8/30, 9/6/11 CNS-2161864#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALLEN BRADSHAW CASE NO. RP11589994

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Allan Bradshaw A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Brian Holden in the Superior Court

of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Brian Holden 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 9-28-2011 at 9:30 AM 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Elise M. Balgley, 3900 NewPark Mall Road, Third Floor, Newark, CA 94560, Telephone: (510) 791-1888 8/26, 8/30, 9/6/11 CNS-2161863#

PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 16th DAY OFSeptember 2011at or after 12:00pmpursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: Thornton U-Haul, 4833 Thornton Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Anita Baldo B117 7/3/2011 Michael Sanghera B180 6/30/2011 Geoffrey Giguere B293 7/4/2011 Donald Bartlett B303 6/18/2011 Anita Baldo C117 7/2/2011 Jeff Biggs C129 7/4/2011 Jeffery Biggs C141 7/5/2011 Cicely Wright C222 6/16/2011 Steven Mendes C229 5/1/2011 Ian Whiles C231-32 6/22/2011 Lamar Thomas C245-46 7/2/2011 8/30, 9/6/11 CNS-2165265# NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 16th DAY OF September 2011at or after11:15am pursuant to the California SelfStorage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: Grimmer U-Haul, 44511 Grimmer Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the fol-

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leased in June, pegs the costs between $2.3 trillion and $2.8 trillion during the past decade. Those trillion-dollar figures seem like a gross exaggeration to economists who think it's wrong to lump the wars and military spending into the ongoing costs of 9/11. The direct costs of the attacks are more like $100 billion $130 billion, according to Adam Rose, coordinator for economics at University of Southern California's National Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events. That works out to about 1 percent of the U.S. economy's gross domestic product of roughly $10 trillion in 2001. “It was a blip,” Rose says. Investors reached a similar conclusion within a few months of the attacks. After initially plunging 14 percent during the first week after the attacks, the bellwether Dow Jones Industrial Average had rebounded to its pre-9/11 levels by early November. (the Dow Jones Industrial Average is just 19 percent higher nearly a decade later, a paltry gain that illustrates the challenges that the economy has faced during that that period). Rose and other economists don't think it's possible to figure out how much 9/11 has cost businesses and consumers after 2002 because so much has happened since then. Among other things, there has been a real estate bubble followed by a mortgage meltdown that led to a financial crisis that fed the Great Recession - the most severe economic downturn since

World War II. Bilmes believes some of those problems are part of 9/11's legacy. “There were many poor decisions made after 9/11,” she says. “The consequences of spending so much on the war left us with weaker economy than we might have had and a financial crisis that was worse than we might have had.'' There's little dispute 9/11's aftermath contributed to the higher spending on security and military over the past decade. The U.S. government has spent an additional $401 billion on security measures spurred by 9/11, according to calculation in the report that Dancs co-authored. Some of that spending on security may have helped the U.S. economy by preventing more terrorist attacks in the country, reasons Brock Blomberg, a Claremont McKenna College economics professor who studies the costs of terrorism. That prevention may have been worth about $60 billion to the economy, or about 15 cents on every dollar spent, says Blomberg, who was not involved in Dancs' research. Businesses also increased their security budgets after 9/11, although the total amount is difficult to quantify because it's not a figure that even publicly held companies are required to report. Many companies invested heavily in new technology to improve their technology after 9/11, but haven't hired more personnel to patrol their buildings, says Dino Iuliano, executive vice president for Planned Security Services.

The company provides security in about 200 office buildings in New York and six other Eastern states. Iuliano says corporate America has backed off on security spending during the past three years as the Great Recession and feeble economy have tightened budgets. Companies “are looking to save money in any way they can,” he says. “A few years ago, I was hearing a lot of lavish ideas from companies about the security (improvements) they were going to put in their building. Some of those ideas have been put on hold now.” The increased military spending since 9/11 has been a bigger drain. Even if all the spending can't be directly linked to what happened that day, 9/11 marked the turning point in the post-Cold War era. “It caused a jitteriness that amplified the voices for going to war,” Bilmes says. After years of cost cutting, the military became a top budgeting priority again at the expense of other projects that the government might have funded to create jobs and stimulate the economy, says Neta Crawford, a Boston University political science professor who worked on the same study as Dancs. Those missed opportunities have become more painful to swallow in an era of high unemployment and anemic economic growth. “It's not just about the money we have spent (since 9/11),” Crawford says. “It's about what we haven't done.”

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR ORDER DECLARING STATUS OF THE TRI-CITY VOICE NEWSPAPER AS ONE OF GENERAL CIRCULATION [Gov. C. Sec. 6000] Case No. HG11590723 Superior court of the State of California For the County of Alameda In the Matter of the Petition of William Marshak to Have the Standing of :What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE” as a Newspaper of General Circulation Ascertained and Established NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 16, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard in Department #1 of this court, located at 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94612 petitioner intends to apply for an order declaring the newspaper known as “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE” to be a newspaper of general circulation for the City Fremont. Dated: 8/16/11 /s/ Stephen F. Von Till Attorney for Petitioner PETITION TO ASCERTAIN AND ESTABLISH STANDING OF THE TRI-CITY VOICE NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE CITY OF FREMONT [Gov.C. Sec. 6000] Superior Court of the State of California For the County of Alameda In the Matter of the Petition of William Marshak to Have the Standing of “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE” as a Newspaper of General Circulation Ascertained and Established Petitioner, William Marshak, declares: 1. Petitioner is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the newspaper “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE,” referenced herein as “the newspaper.” 2. Petitioner seeks adjudication of the newspaper under Government Code Sections 6000, as “a newspaper of general circulation” in the City of Fremont. 3. The newspaper is a newspaper of general circulation published and distributed for the dissemination of local news and intelligence of a general character in the city of Fremont for which it seeks adjudication. 4. The newspaper is printed and published in the City of Fremont, Alameda County, State of California, and has a bona fide list of paying subscribers in said city. 5. The newspaper has been established, printed and published semi-weekly (twice per week) in the City of Fremont for at least one year preceding the date of this petition, said one year period of printing entirely in the City of Fremont commenced on August 10, 2010.. 6. The newspaper has only one principal office of publication and that is at 39737 Paseo Padre Parkway in the City of Fremont, County of Alameda, State of California. WHEREFORE, petitioner prays for judgment ascertaining and establishing “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE” as s “newspaper of general circulation” under sections 6000 of the Government Code for theCity of Fremont. Dated: August 16, 2011 /s/ William Marshak, Petitioner /s/ Stephen F. Von Till Attorney for Petitioner Stephen F. Von Till, Bar No. 47217 VON TILL & ASSOCIATES 152 Anza Street, Suite 200 Fremont, California 94539 Phone: (510) 490-1100 Fax: (510) 490-1102 VERIFICATION I, William Marshak, am the petitioner in the aboveentitled proceeding. I have read the foregoing petition and know the contents thereof. The same is true of my own knowledge, except as to those matters which are therein alleged on information and belief, and as to those matters, I believe it to be true. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in the City of Fremont, State of California on August 16, 2011. /s/ William Marshak 9/2, 9/6, 9/9, 9/13/11 CNS-2167657#

Fremont announces staff appointments SUBMITTED BY BRIAN STOTT Fremont City Manager Fred Diaz announced the appointment of Nadine Nader as the new City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager and Kelly Kline as the new Economic Development Director for the City of Fremont. Ms. Nader has extensive Council agenda management experience, having served for over 10 years in the San Jose City Manager’s Office with oversight of the Council agenda process and Council relations. She brings considerable special projects, public policy development, legislative analysis, and change management experience to the City of Fremont. She holds a Master of Policy Studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and Bachelor of Arts in both political science and sociology from Pepperdine University. Ms. Kline has worked in municipal government for the last 19 years, focusing much of her career on downtown revitalization, retail recruitment, and business development. Most recently, she served as the Economic Development and Redevelopment Manager for the City of Cupertino, focused on corporate retention, mixed use development, small business support, and housing programs. She also served as the Downtown Manager for the San Jose Redevelopment Agency during a time of rapid growth and change, and was a policy advisor to a Downtown City Councilmember. She holds a Master of Public Administration, and is a graduate of the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. “The appointments of Nadine and Kelly to key City management positions will ensure several high priority projects under way continue without disruption,” said City Manager Fred Diaz. “Kelly will lead the Midtown project, development plans for the former NUMMI Site, the Irvington BART Station, and The Block at Pacific Commons, while Nadine will head up the automation of the City Council agenda process.” Nader, who replaces former City Clerk Dawn Abrahamson, will begin work on Aug. 30, and Kline, who replaces former Economic Development Director Lori Taylor, will begin work on Sept. 7.

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Susan Sakamoto RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 14, 1947 – July 20, 2011

“Lawrence” Yuen Ming Chow RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 23, 1955 - August 17, 2011

Beatrice Bravo RESIDENT OF NEWARK January 9, 1933 – August 26, 2011

Shiela Lalwani RESIDENT OF NEWARK September 10, 1934 - August 27, 2011

Bhanumati P. Tolia

Syster Hyacinthe Ruggiero RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 25, 1909 - August 28, 2011

Russell Boie RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 15, 1928 - August 29, 2011

Gary Okano RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 25, 1952 - August 26, 2011

Larry Littlefield RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 9, 1931 - September 1, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 30, 1939 - August 27, 2011

John A. Ulis RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 6, 1938 - August 27, 2011

Shih C. Wei RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 27, 1914 - August 27, 2011

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Students donate funds to Japan relief ARTICLE AND PHOTO SUBMITTED BY AKASH AND SUNIL DHAWAN

“This was our first season hosting a walkathon and it turned out to be a great success,” said Dhawan. “With the help of Bay Area businesses and enthusiastic participants, the event generated a As a follow up to a fundraising walk-a-thon significant amount of donations which will be held June 3 at Mission San Jose High School for given directly to the government of Japan. The Japan earthquake relief, the three student greatest need is during the period of rebuilding which will go on for many years. It is estimated that the cost of rebuilding the nation of Japan will be over 300 billion dollars!” The Japanese Consul General expressed the gratitude of the people and government of Japan and a lively discussion ensued about issues facing the Japanese people and how the damage will take decades to fix. The non-profit group, SOS, was started by Dhawan, Nguyen, and Lin as Boy Scouts of Troop 125. These young men decided that there were very few Akash Dhawan, Consul General Inamata, Jeffrey Lin, and Justin Nguyen. teenage groups whose purpose was to improve the local and founders of SOS (Service Over Self ), Akash Bay Area community. The three founders of SOS Dhawan, Justin Nguyen and Jeffrey Lin, prewould like to involve more of their peers in addisented a check to Consul General Hiroshi Inotional projects to benefit the community. mata at the Japanese Consulate in San Francisco. For more information please email: Akash Their personal delivery of the $2,500 check, on Dhawan: asd94539@yahoo.com; Justin Nguyen: August 17, was much appreciated and the funds mango165@gmail.com; Jeffrey Lin, will be used to benefit victims of the Japan earthjeffrey.w.lin@sbcglobal.net. quake and tsunami.

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SUBMITTED BY HEATHER MELLON Become an architect and explore the architecture of McConaghy House! Use the house’s floor plan to learn about different rooms; design your dream house and craft your own miniature paper house. Children’s Program Saturday, Sep 10 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Design a dream home McConaghy House 18701 Hesperian Blvd. Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org Admission: Adults $5; Seniors/students $3; Children under 10 Free

If you love cats and kittens... and have a little time and lots of TLC to share, we need YOU. PURRFECT CAT RESCUE is a not-for-profit group, and we have cats and kittens who need some TLC. We also need help with our adoption showcase on the weekends. We provide the training. In return, you will get the joy, laughter, furry purrs and the heartwarming satisfaction of knowing you are just doing the right thing. www.purrfectcatrescue.org or call 510-739-1597

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Supervisorial redistricting 2011, following Census 2010

COURTESY OF ALAMEDA COUNTY Following the federal government’s decennial census, last completed in 2010, the state of California requires redistricting of political district boundaries. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors formally adopted new supervisorial district boundaries on July 26, 2011. The new boundaries took effect on August 25, 2011. The map that was selected by the Board was Map E-1 with boundaries, as follows.

Under the previous map, District 1, represented by Supervisor Scott Haggerty, included the eastern portion of Dublin. Under the new plan, all of Dublin is within District 1, while Pleasanton (including the unincorporated Castlewood and Happy Valley areas) moves from District 1 to District 4. The boundary of District 2, represented by Supervisor Nadia Lockyer, remains unchanged. District 3, represented by Supervisor Wilma Chan, gains the Crocker Highlands and Trestle Glen neighborhoods from District 5, bounded generally by the Piedmont city limits, Park Boulevard., I-580 and Grand Avenue, and adds two portions of the Melrose area of East Oakland from District 4. The first of these two areas is bounded by Foothill Boulevard., Seminary Avenue., International Boulevard. and High Street, while the second area is generally bounded by International Boulevard, 73rd Avenue, Coliseum Way/San Leandro Street and Seminary Avenue. District 4, represented by Supervisor Nate Miley, gives up Dublin to District 1, while gaining all of Pleasanton and the adjacent unincorporated neighborhoods of Castlewood and Happy Valley. In addition, the unincorporated Hillcrest Knolls community and Fairmont area, currently in District 3, move to District 4. The only change to District 5, represented by Supervisor Keith Carson, is the transfer of the Crocker Highlands and Trestle Glen neighborhoods to District 3.

SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL MCNEVIN In a grand finale of the popular summer series, Big Band Swing & Folk music will fill the air of Niles on Sunday, September 11. Featuring the What's Up Big Band 20-piece orchestra performing swing era and rat-pack classics and Tracy Newman & The Reinforcements - Award-winning songwriter folk combo from L.A., this is an opportunity to bid farewell to summer in grand style. In honor of 9/11, there will be an opening performance of God Bless America by Michael McNevin with the orchestra. The What’s Up Big Band plays swing era classics of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Hoagy Carmichael, and many more. Members of the 20-piece orchestra come from a wide range of backgrounds - working and retired, butcher to engineer to educator What’s Up Big Band

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to scientist to musician. Horn sections, vocals, drums, guitar, bass, keys, the works. A 1 p.m. set and a 3 p.m. set will give the crowd plenty of listen and dance time on the plaza grass. Tracy Newman & The Reinforcements are a folk combo from L.A., featuring award-winning songs full of optimism, humor, and insight. From an awkward boy trying to master the cafe wafflemaking job in "Waffle Boy", to hilarious and cool underpinnings in "Fire Up The Weed", Tracy takes you there. Tracy is an incredibly creative soul. A songwriter all her life, she also writes/produces the TV show "According to Jim", and has worked on "Cheers", "Ellen", and a slew of other well-respected creative endeavors. The beautiful Town Plaza sits in the center of the old train town of Niles, against the hills of Fremont. A lawn amphitheater in front of the restored 1900's train station museum has a perfect view of the musicians, hills, and historic steam trains tha-

come and go through the Niles Canyon. Bring low lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy the sunshine and spend some time in this old silent film mecca. For those who show up without a plan, not a problem large shade canopies are provided by the Niles Main Street Association, with plenty of park benches and a long semi-circle bench facing the concert stage. There are also several restaurants adjacent to the plaza who have 'to go' lunches for your impromptu picnic. Please no alcohol, and please keep the plaza clean. This is a family friendly event! Niles Town Plaza Fall Concert Sunday, Sept 11 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 37592 Niles Blvd. Fremont (Fremont's historic Niles District) (510) 742-9868 www.niles.org Free to the public

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Tuesday, Sep 6 2:30 – 3:25 p.m. Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:45 – 4:20 p.m. California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet 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, Sep 7 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Eden House Apartments, 1601 165th Ave., San Leandro 3:00 – 3:35 p.m. Ashland Village Apartments, 1300 Kentwood Lane, San Leandro 4:40 – 5:15 p.m. Palomares Hills HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr. Castro Valley 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Lomond Way & Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley Thursday, Sep 8 2:00 – 2:25 p.m. Baywood Ct. 21966 Dolores St., Castro Valley 2:45 – 3:40 p.m. Bay School 2001 Bockman Rd., San Lorenzo 4:55 – 5:30 p.m. Falcon Dr. & Merganser Dr., Fremont 5:50 – 6:20 p.m. Creekside Village Apartments, 3999 Sequoia Terrace Fremont Friday, Sep 9 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Fame Charter School, 16244 Carolyn St. San Leandro 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Kidango Grant, 879 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Hesperian School, 620 Drew St., San Lorenzo Monday, Sept 12 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Pioneer School, Blythe St. & Jean Dr., Union City 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Alvarado Elementary School, Fredi St. & Smith St., Union City 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. Greenhaven Apts., Alvarado Blvd. & Fair Ranch Rd., Union City 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, Fremont Tuesday, Sept 13 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Mission Hills Middle School, 250 Tamarack Dr. Union City 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 - 9th St., Union City 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, Sept 14 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 4:15 – 4:50 p.m. Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlite Way & Turquoise St., Fremont 5:50 – 6:25 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:40 – 7:10 p.m. Baywood Apts. 4275 Bay St., Fremont Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information about the Bookmobile call (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, Sep 7 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 3:20 – 4:00 p.m. Foothill School, 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas

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SUBMITTED BY MARY LYNN PELICAN The Fremont Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) invites you to the best Fall Brunch ever! Under the theme “Working Together” the morning will include build-your-ownomelets created by Fremont Branch Past President chefs (no charge, but the chefs will accept tips made out to AAUW Funds); choosing your Interest Section selections for the year at colorful displays; and meeting the Tech Trek girls, who will be reporting on their experiences at camp. Enjoy the company of great friends and meet some new ones.

AP WIRE SERVICE MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (AP), Aug 12 - An array of 42 radio telescopes seeking signs of intelligent life in the universe will continue that work after private donors raised enough money to keep them going. The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, or SETI, Institute received more than $200,000, including donations from actress Jodie Foster, to keep operating, The San Jose Mercury News reported. The array was originally a joint project between the SETI Institute and the UC Berkeley Astronomy Laboratory, which pulled out earlier this year be-

Please RSVP to Kavita Murthi at Kmurthi@mathesongas.com. Any questions, contact Brunch Chair Karen McCready at kmccready60@yahoo.com or (510) 794-6844. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. To learn more visit www.aauwfremontbranch.org. AAUW Branch Annual Fall Brunch Saturday, September 10 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Oliveira Elementary School 4180 Alder Ave., Fremont (510) 794-6844

cause of the loss of National Science Foundation grants and state budget cuts. Senior SETI Institute astronomer Seth Shostak said he was gratified the money could be raised during these tough economic times. “But people still think this very fundamental question - is there somebody out there as intelligent or more so than us? - is important and worth doing,” he said. The telescopes will be turned back on in September, recalibrated and operated 24 hours a day for the rest of the year as more funds are sought. The array costs $2.5 million a year to operate with a full staff of

Dejunking with Donna SUBMITTED BY BARBARA TELFORD-ISHIDA Donna Christner-Lile, move management specialist and local author, offers a surefire method for clearing out your clutter. Learn how to use three boxes and a trash bag to sort through your stuff. Find out the rules of thumb for getting rid of everything from coupons to twist ties. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x 20, or email btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org. The Newark Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Newark Library is located at 6300 Civic Terrace Avenue, Newark, and is wheelchair accessible. For a sign language interpreter or other accommodations, please contact the Newark Library at least seven working days prior to the event. Dejunking with Donna Saturday, September 10 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Newark Library 6300 Civic Terrace Avenue, Newark (510) 795-2627 x 20 TTY: 888-663-0660 Free

SUBMITTED BY SHERYL CRAIG AND DONALD WILSON NewPark Mall staff and retailers encourage everyone to join them as they pause to commemorate the 9/11 tragedy on the 10-year anniversary. Shoppers are invited to volunteer and join NewPark Mall staff and the Tri-Cities League of Volunteers (LOV) as they help those in need by planting winter vegetables in the "Garden of Love" at the Community Service Center, 361230 Ruschin Drive, Newark, on Wednesday, September 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers should bring gardening accessories such as gloves and tools to help till the soil and plant winter vegetables. Plants and seeds will be provided. This is the third year of the garden which supplements the year-round food pantry. "This is an opportunity for NewPark Mall to unite with the nation as we honor and remember the victims, family members, survivors, rescue and recovery workers and countless volunteers on that tragic day," said Kelly Gardner, General Manager. “What better way to show the strength and goodness of our country than on the 10-year anniversary of 9/11." For more information about the 9/11 Day observance, visit www.911day.org or email info@911day.org. To register as a volunteer, email newparkadmin@ggp.com by September 1, 2011, as space is limited.

10 people. As a whole, the SETI Institute has an $18 million budget and 140 employees. The funding which comes from donors, NASA and the National Science Foundation. SETI Institute CEO Tom Pierson told supporters in a letter that his goal is to raise $5 million so that the radio dishes can be pointed at 1,235 new so-called “exoplanets” that were announced in February by NASA's Kepler mission. The array is not only used to search for E.T.s, but is also contributing to research into black holes, pulsars and magnetic fields in the Milky Way.

September 6, 2011