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Remember our real national debt on Veterans Day BY FANG A. WONG AP PHOTO Google the term “National Debt” and you will quickly receive the search results for millions of websites. Most deal with the very serious issues of government overspending and the accumulation of more than two centuries of federal deficits. Yet very few bring up the biggest national debt of them all – continued on page 7

BY CHINMAI RAMAN

rombone Day originated almost fifteen years ago and is being held again this year at Cal State East Bay, Hayward. It was created to bring local professional trombonists, students, and music enthusiasts together, learn from and listen to invited guest artists. The event aims to provide opportunities for personal and professional enrichment by developing a greater appreciation for the trombone and music. In past years, Trombone Day has hosted famouns guest artists like jazz trombonist Bill Watrous, one of the finest bop-oriented trombonists; Andy Martin, an amazing jazz musician; Tim Higgins, who has performed and recorded with a number of orchestras; and Mark Lawrence, Principal Trombonist with the San Francisco Symphony. Trombone Day 2011 includes a Master Class by New York based guest artist Michael Davis. He will also perform with the CSU East Bay Jazz Band and with the Bay Bones Trombone Choir. There will be a final Open Trombone Choir with Billy Robinson where anyone can bring their trombone and join in. A native of San Jose, California, trombonist-composer Michael Davis does it all. Hailed as one of today's premier instrumentalists, he is known as a first-call sideman – both in the studio and on the concert stage – for the entertainment world’s biggest stars, including the continued on page 34

“Cowgirl” by Susan van Wambeck

SUBMITTED BY SUSAN HELMER Tour Newark artist studios and chat with resident and guest artists to learn the secrets of their creative techniques, see demonstrations, and have the opportunity to purchase original art at studio prices during the 13th Annual Newark Artists Open Studios Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13. Get a head start on holiday gifts with very reasonably priced pendants and earrings, ceramic wall continued onpage 17

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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“People may not notice the symptoms,” Harrington said. “They start slowing down and daily tasks like shopping and making the bed become more difficult. They often attribute this to getting older, so they don’t go to the doctor. Most COPD patients go to the doctor after the progression of the disease has become debilitating, and the simple fact is they should have come in a lot sooner.” Better Breathing There are a number of medications available today that can help control

COPD Awareness Month Focuses on the Chronic Lung Disease Does a walk up the stairs leave you breathless? Do you get tired easily? Do you have a cough you just can’t seem to get rid of? You may have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More than 12 million people in this country are diagnosed with COPD each year and an additional 12 million are likely to have the chronic lung disease but don’t know it, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). November is the NHLBI’s COPD Awareness Month, a time to focus attention on the disease. Also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, COPD is a serious lung disease that eventually makes it difficult to breathe. “Symptoms may include one or more of the following: shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, and feeling like you can’t catch your breath,” said Sherry Harrington, a respiratory therapist who co-coordinates the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Washington Hospital. “People with COPD have a hard time taking a deep breath due to air trapping, airway swelling and/or increased mucus production. Exhalation, or getting the air out, is what is most difficult for someone with COPD.”

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COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the NHLBI. The disease kills more than 120,000 people every year – that’s one death every four minutes – and causes long-term disability. The biggest single risk factor for COPD is smoking. The majority of people diagnosed with the chronic lung disease are current or former smokers over the age of 40, according to the NHLBI. However, long-term exposure to chemicals, secondhand smoke, and dust and fumes may also cause COPD. “If you are having trouble breathing, you should see your health care provider,” said respiratory therapist Rose Stortz, who also co-coordinates the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Washington Hospital. “A pulmonary function test can help to determine if you have COPD. It measures the total amount of air exhaled. It can tell how severe the disease is and help determine the treatment.” There is no cure for COPD, but you can slow the progression with treatment and lifestyle changes, Stortz said. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and get an early diagnosis.

become more and more sedentary, which causes their muscles to weaken, making it even harder to get up off the couch. It’s a vicious cycle.” Washington Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program can help to break that vicious cycle. The program is twice a week for eight weeks. Participants work one-on-one with a respiratory therapist, who helps them build up their strength. They also learn breathing retraining techniques and ways to take control of their disease. It is one of the few pulmonary

Washington Hospital respiratory care practitioners Rose Stortz (left) and Sherry Harrington work one-onone with people with chronic respiratory disease. Participants in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Washington Hospital learn breathing retraining techniques and ways to take control of their disease.To learn more about information about the Pulmonary Rehab at Washington Hospital, call (510) 494-7025 or visit www.whhs.com/pulmonary-rehabilitation

COPD symptoms and improve quality of life. Programs like Washington Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Better Breathing for Life Club can also help people better manage the disease. “People with COPD often give up the activities they enjoy because they get so short of breath,” Harrington said. “They

rehab programs that offer one-on-one care, according to Harrington. “We serve a very diverse patient population, so we want to be sure we can meet their needs,” Stortz said. “We design each session specifically for the individual.” continued on page 4

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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What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels

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Think Pink: Women's Center Update

Surgical Interventions for Sleep Apnea

Most Common Cancers and How They are Treated Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Oncology Center

Women's Health Conference: Pain and Rehabilitation

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting October 12, 2011

George Mark Children's House - A New Way Home (Late Start)

New Surgical Techniques for Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

New Techniques to Treat Back Pain

Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness

Voices InHealth: Bras for Body & Soul

Think Pink: Nutritious Foods for Breast Health

Heart Health for People with Diabetes

Heel Problems and Treatment Options

Get Back On Your Feet: New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions

Nutrition for People with Kidney Disease Crohn's & Colitis, Stomach Cancer and Irritable Bowel Disorders

Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself (Late Start)

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting October 12, 2011

Osteoporosis Update: Learn About Diagnosis and Treatment Options (Late Start)

Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma

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

Neurological Disorders: How Brain Tumors are Treated

Learn About Nutrition for a Healthy Life

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Washington Women's Center: Cancer Genetics Counseling

Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All

Cataracts and Diabetic Eye Conditions

Inside Washington Hospital: Advances in Cardiac Care

Voices InHealth:The Legacy Strength Training System

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting October 12, 2011

Voices InHealth: Healthy Pregnancy (Late Start)

Do You Have Sinus Problems? Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention

Voices InHealth: Medicine Safety for Children (Late Start) Voices InHealth: Decisions in Cardiac Care

Keys to Healthy Eyes

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting October 12, 2011

Take the Steps: What You Should Know About Foot Care (Late Start)

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

Oh My Aching Lower Back!

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting October 12, 2011

Disaster Preparedness

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

Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day

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Living with Heart Failure & Heart Irregularities (Late Start) Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer

Raising Awareness About Stroke Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting October 12, 2011

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

Reach Your Goal: Quit Smoking

Are You at Risk for Diabetes? - Learn the Signs (Late Start)

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Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions

Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults

Kidney Disease

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Do You Suffer From Anxiety or Depression? (Late Start)

Women's Health Conference: Chronic Pain Management

Brain Health for Seniors (Late Start)

Learn About Foods That Help Your Digestive System

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World Kidney Day

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

Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements

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Voices InHealth: Cyberbullying - The New Schoolyard Bully

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy

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Learn Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure and Slow Your Heart Rate

Women's Health ConferWomen's Health ConferSurgical Options for Breast ence: Weight Management ence: Neck and Back Pain Cancer Treatment

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Living Well with Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges

What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You?

Diabetes Health Fair 2010: Diabetes and the Kidneys

Men's Health Fair: Heart Healthy Living Voices InHealth: New Surgical Options for Breast Cancer Treatment

Planning Your California Advance Health Directive: Now is the Time

Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?

Prostate Enlargements and Cancer (Late Start)

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders

Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?

Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier (Late Start)

Community Based Senior Supportive Services

Cough or Shortness of Breath, What to Do About It What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety

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Top Hat 25th Silver Anniversary Receives Record Support Event Proceeds Will Benefit the Sandy Amos, RN Infusion Center at Washington Hospital

he Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation’s 25th Silver Anniversary Top Hat Dinner Dance took place on Saturday, October 8 and raised more than $194,000 to support the new Sandy Amos, R.N. Infusion Center at Washington Hospital. “I would like to sincerely thank our sponsors and attendees who came out to support this cause,” said Demetrious Shaffer, President of the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation. “Since the Foundation’s first Top Hat event in 1986, we have contributed more than $1.6 million to benefit patients at WashLeft to right: Top Hat XXV co-chairs, Dr. Carmen Agcaoili, Dr. Dianne Martin and Anniversary Sponsor, Janice Futch-Claridge with Foundation President, Foundation President, Demetrious Shaffer Demetrious Shaffer ington Hospital.” Located on the second floor of Palo Alto Medical Foundation Washington West, the new infusion R.K. Electric, Inc. center will offer a comfortable venue Swinerton Builders for patients who require frequent infusion therapy. Instead of traveling Ambassadors Sponsors out of the area or being admitted to 1st United Services Credit Union the hospital for treatment, patients Avalon Spa & Salon will now have the option to receive Bank of America Merrill Lynch their therapy close to home, in a Dr. and Mrs. David S. Cheng peaceful and tranquil setting. City Building, Inc. A record 700 guests attended Nancy Farber the gala, which took place under a Fremont Emergency Medical Group, Inc. George Mark Children’s House beautiful tent on the grounds of Haller’s Pharmacies Washington West. Dinner featured Sandeep Kunwar, M.D. surprise operatic performances by Ohlone College Foundation The Singing Waiters. After dinner, The Outsource Group guests danced until midnight to the Pan Pacific Bank sounds of the ever popular Joe Park Central Care & Rehabilitation Center Sharino Band. Eva S. Quiroz, M.D. Special thanks to Anniversary Royal Ambulance Sponsor, Janice Futch-Claridge, and Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Left to right: Jim Stone, Fran Stone and Jack Rogers share a photo with a human statue Benefactor-level sponsors –Fremont The Stahl Companies, Inc. Orthopedic & Rehabilitative Medicine (FORM); Fremont Dr. Bernard and Nancy Stewart Sycomp, A Technology Company Bank; Northern California Anesthesia Associates and Profes- Patron Sponsors Patron / Dinner Sponsor VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. sional Home Care Associates. California Cardiovascular Consultants and Medical As- Vintaco, Inc. Thank you to Dr. Carmen Agcaoili and Dr. Dianne Martin, for chairing Top Hat XXV and to all the commit- sociates & California Hospitalist Medical Corporation Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Washington Hospital Intensivist Group tee members who worked so hard to make Top Hat XXV Washington Outpatient Surgery Center a special event and celebrate 25 years of giving back to Patron / Entertainment Sponsor Washington Radiologists Medical Group, Inc. Washington Hospital. Western Laboratories Medical Group John T. Dearborn, M.D. and Associates

Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation would like to extend a warm thank you to Top Hat XXV Sponsors: Anniversary Sponsor Janice Futch-Claridge Benefactor Sponsors FORM – Fremont Orthopaedic & Rehabilitative Medicine Fremont Bank Northern California Anesthesia Associates Professional Home Care Associates

Patron / Program Sponsor Valley Medical Oncology Consultants Patron / Photography Sponsor Washington Township Medical Foundation Champion Sponsors Carmencita Agcaoili, M.D. Electro Imaging Solutions, Inc. Freed & Associates Fremont Healthcare Center Fremont Surgery Center Gonsalves & Kozachenko Jacobs Engineering Dianne C. Martin, M.D. Murco Management

Leftover Halloween candy. Extra treats around the office. A few brownies from a batch you’re baking for a party… It’s hard to avoid treats when they’re everywhere. Then Thanksgiving comes around, and according to statistics, it’s downhill until it’s time for New Year’s resolutions. The point is: holiday desserts add up. A study cited by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) asserts that most annual weight gain—an average of 0.8 lb—occurs during the six-week interval between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The worst part is that people generally don’t lose this weight in the coming year, which adds up to almost a pound of weight gain annually. This means five years can equal five extra pounds. continued on page 16

On Thursday, Nov. 17, Maggie Villagomez, a registered dietitian at Washington Hospital, will be teaching a “Holiday Dessert Makeover” class to help transform traditional desserts into tasty treats that won’t sabotage waistlines. Attendees will be able to sample healthy desserts during the interactive class. The class will be held from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Washington Women’s Center conference room, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue, Suite 150, in Fremont. To register, call Health Connection at (800) 963-7070. The fee for this class is $5, and class size is limited to 20 participants.

Windsor Country Drive Care Center / Windsor Park Care Center Top Hat Sponsors Diversified Clinical Services Emerald Packaging, Inc. Fong & Chan Architects, Inc. Masonic Homes of California Medtronic, Inc. Norcal Ambulance Service Payden & Rygel Triage Consulting Group TRISTAR Risk Management Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation coordinates and supports several community programs and events throughout the year. To learn more, call (510) 791-3428 or visit www.whhs.com and click on “giving and volunteering.”

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Participants work with weights and exercise machines to get in shape and build up their strength and endurance. A new activity that was incorporated into the program last year is the Nintendo Wii Fit, a video game where players participate in physical activity. COPD Awareness Month “The Wii can improve balance, which is very Focuses on the Chronic Lung Disease important for people with COPD,” Stortz said. “Good balance helps to prevent falls.” The rehab program helps people get back on their feet and moving again so they can accomplish some of the daily tasks of living, Harrington said. They can also get back to some of the activities they enjoy, she added. The Better Breathing for Life Club offers people with all types of lung disease, including COPD, and their loved ones education and support. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Meetings are held at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West), in Fremont. “We have speakers who talk about a variety of topics that are important to people with COPD,” Stortz said. “The meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.” For more information about the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and Better Breathing for Life Club at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com/pulmonary-rehabilitation.

BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH Tom Collett, Science teacher at Newark Junior High School was selected as California Teacher of the Year. (State-wide, four other teachers were also honored.) Newark Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dave Marken said he was excited when he received the news, from State Superintendent of Schools Tom Torlakson recognizing Collett. Collett is in his second year at Newark Junior High, where he teaches eighth grade Science. Previously, he taught for 17 years at Newark Memorial High School, implementing its Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Institute. “I am blown away by this award,” Collett remarked. “I never expected to go this far. I’m still surprised over my initial selection at the Newark level, because our school is full of so many amazing teachers. I’m truly surprised and honored.” The official award ceremony will take place February 2012 in Sacramento.

Veterans invited to lunch SUBMITTED BY LINDSAY ANDERSON Union City’s Texas Roadhouse invites veterans and active members of U.S. military from across the area to enjoy FREE lunch on Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11. Every Texas Roadhouse location across the country will participate in the free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces. All veterans - including all active, retired or former U.S. military - can choose one of 10 entrees, including a 6-ounce sirloin and two made-from-scratch sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/ice tea or coffee during lunch. Proof of service includes military or VA card, or discharge papers. Texas Roadhouse appreciates the men and women

of our armed forces. This is our way of honoring them for their service to our country. Veteran Thank-you Lunch Friday, Nov 11 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Texas Roadhouse 32115 Union Landing Blvd., Union City From November 1- 30, 2011, the restaurant will donate 10% of the purchase amount of Texas Roadhouse military design gift cards to Homes For Our Troops which builds specially adapted homes for severely injured Veterans. The cards can be purchased online at www.texasroadhouse.com For more information, visit www.texasroadhouse.com.

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Almost, Maine SUBMITTED BY TROY RIVER On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the

performances: November 10 at 3:30 p.m. (halfprice tickets), and November 11, 12 and 17-19 at 7 p.m. This play is suggested for ages 13 and up. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens. To purchase tickets or learn more about the show call (510) 796-1776 ext. 57702.

Almost, Maine Thursday, Nov 10 - 19 Nov 10 at 3:30 p.m. Nov 11, 12; 17 - 19 at 7 p.m. American High School Theatre 70 36300 Fremont Blvd, Fremont (510) 796-1776 ext. 57702 Tickets: $8 - $10

northern lights hover in the starfilled sky above, Almost residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised, hearts are broken. But the bruises heal and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night's dream. “A whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance. Magical happenings bloom beneath the snowdrifts. ‘Almost, Maine’ explores the thunderclap of love and the scorched earth that sometimes follows.” The New York Times Devon Simpson and Troy River direct an American High School Performing Arts production of this OffBroadway hit comedy for six

Presenting Sponsor Fremont Bank Foundation Beverly G. Hagan Washington Hospital Healthcare System Micrel Genentech Heritage Bank of Commerce Cents & Sensibility, Inc. Carol Dutra-Vernaci Snap Fitness Amoena W.L. Hickey Sons Sensiba San Filippo Washington Outpatient Surgery Center Pape` Building Materials Union City Lions Club Jack’s Brewing Company American Breast Care Alcom Electric Tyme for Chiropractic Presidio Bank Twin Oaks Flooring C V Administrative Services, Inc. KK Hair Designers In kind Sponsors KTVU 96.5 Koit Comcast Spotlight Tri City Voice Dutra Enterprises Collective Discovery Oakland Audio Visual Services Sign a Rama, Union City BizVidTV Panera Bread Luna

Raley’s See’s Candies The Bold Brush New Balance The Shanks Sinodinos Margo LeDuc Michelle Callaghan Walt’s Mission Towing Cresco Rentals And we can’t forget Heather Holmes Bo Caldwell Dave Wada Gunter Feldmeier Kurt Langeland Gabe Chaparro Kalei Aipoalani Lily Ruiz Jon Venzuela Harriet Whitney Jennifer Storm The Gift Gallery Sheraton San Jose Strizzi’s Starbucks, Mission Blvd. Arbonne Michael Avalos and StaffQuarry Lakes Regional Park John Escobar- East Bay Regional Parks Student Volunteers from: American, Amador Valley, Fremont Christian, Hayward, Irvington, James Logan, Mission, Newark Memorial and Washington High Schools. KEEP ABREAST Volunteer Committee & their families

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that which America owes to her veterans. November 11 – Veterans Day – marks the perfect opportunity for us to take an historical audit on just how much this nation owes her heroes. Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer is one who America owes an enormous debt. Humble by nature, but heroic by deed, Meyer drove a humvee into an Afghan valley that he knew was heavily populated with well-armed enemy insurgents. Outgunned and outnumbered, Meyer and Staff Sgt. Juan Rodriguez-Chavez made multiple trips to the hot zone, killing insurgents as Meyer manned the turret. Disregarding serious shrapnel wounds that he received, Meyer left his vehicle several times searching for pinned down comrades and coalition forces. He found his comrades shot to death, but with the assistance of Army Capt. Will Swenson, Meyer carried their bodies and gear away from the village. As he received his well-deserved Medal of Honor from President Obama, Meyer requested that his fallen colleagues be remembered. Our debt to these heroes can never be re-paid but our gratitude and respect must last forever. For many veterans, our nation was important enough to endure long separations from their families, miss the births of their children, freeze in sub-zero temperatures, bake in wild jungles, lose limbs, and, far too often, lose their lives. Military spouses have had to endure career interruptions, frequent changes of address, and a disproportionate share of parental responsibilities. Children often had to endure changes in schools, separation from friends and, hardest of all, the uncertainty of whether or not Mom or Dad will live through their next combat mission. As the leader of our nation’s largest veterans service organization, The American Legion, I recently had the opportunity to testify before a joint Congressional committee on Veterans Affairs. I reminded our lawmakers that it is not in the nature of America’s warriors to complain. Warriors endure. Warriors make do with less. Warriors finish the job, no matter how hard, no matter what is asked. Warriors need advocates and that is why The American Legion exists. We are here to serve veterans, their families and our commu-

nities. Veterans need each other, but, more importantly, our country needs our veterans. You cannot fight a war without warriors and while the utopian idea of a society without war is appealing, let us not forget that wars have liberated slaves, stopped genocide, and toppled terrorists. The American Legion shows its support for America’s heroes through its Family Support Network, Legacy Scholarship Fund, Operation Comfort Warriors, Temporary Financial Assistance and the National Emergency Fund, just to name a few of our programs. But you can show your support simply by saying “Thank you” to the next veteran you meet. You can show your support by hiring a veteran in your workplace, visiting a VA hospital or donating to a veterans program. Companies should understand that it’s smart business to hire veterans, and when members of the Guard and Reserves deploy, it is America’s business to ensure that their civilian careers do not suffer. Homelessness is another issue that affects veterans disproportionately. Too often today’s tattered citizen of the street was yesterday’s toast-of-the-town in a crisp uniform with rows of shining medals. This is hardly the “thanks of a grateful nation.” We can do better. We must do better. Fewer than 10 percent of Americans can claim the title “veteran.” And while the great military phrase “uncommon valor was a common virtue,” has been so often repeated that it risks becoming a cliché, it is no less true. In 1789 George Washington said, "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country." We must ask ourselves as a nation, are we serving veterans even half as well as they have served us? Fang A. Wong, a Vietnam War veteran of New Brunswick, N.J., is national commander of the 2.4-million member American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans service organization. For more information, go to www.legion.org.

Upcoming library BART to Warm program for Springs extension older adults SUBMITTED BY: PATRICIA RUSCHER

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Join Alameda Library for the next program for older adults: Social Security and Medicare. This is a free workshop presented with speaker Mariaelena Lemus from the Social Security Administration. This program is for older adults, their family members, and service providers. No reservations are required. Program times start at 1:30 p.m. and conclude about 3 pm.

Starting November 8, 2011, construction crews will resume driving sheet piles for the Fremont Central Park Subway project. The work will take place on BART property near the UPRR track way north of Paseo Padre Parkway, south of the golf driving range and east of Lake Elizabeth. The work is expected to last for five weeks. The work will include, but is not limited to staging materials and driving sheet piles for the excavation support system. There is currently no public access to the work area; therefore, there will be no disruption of pedestrian or vehicular traffic. The likely impact will be increased noise. Questions regarding these activities should be directed to the project information line at (510) 476-3900 or by e-mail to BartWarmSpringsExtension@bart.gov. The public may also visit the Community Relations Field Office in Fremont Central Park, Stevenson Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Newark Library - Tues., Nov. 15 6300 Civic Terrace Ave. 510-795-2627 Castro Valley Library - Thurs., Nov. 17 3600 Norbridge Ave. 510-667-7900 Fremont Main Library - Wed., Dec. 7 2400 Stevenson Blvd. 510-745-1401 Union City Library - Wed., Dec. 14 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd. 510-745-1464 For more information, contact Patricia Ruscher at (510) 745-1491 or at pruscher@aclibrary.org

Bridge Preventative Maintenance The City of Fremont has a project to perform preventative maintenance repairs on four bridges. Construction begins Monday, November 7. The bridges include: Alvarado Bridge (carries Alvarado Blvd. and crosses over the channel) Auto Mall Bridge (carries Auto Mall Pkwy. and crosses over the railroad tracks) Isherwood Bridge (carries Isherwood Way and crosses over the channel) Old Canyon Bridge (carries Old Canyon Rd. and

crosses over the channel) The proposed project, scheduled to begin November 7, will repair the existing concrete bridge decks, replace the joint seals between the spans, and apply a protective sealant to the bridge deck. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the month. Work on the Auto Mall and Alvarado Bridges is scheduled to be performed at night to minimize traffic delays during the day. For additional information, visit www.fremont.gov

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Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD October 3 Officers were dispatched to a suspicious circumstance where a solicitor was rude when someone refused to donate money. Officer Burkhammer stopped a male in the area, and took Santos Rivera to jail for various misdemeanors related to not having the proper soliciting permits. Officer Chinn stopped a vehi-

Interrupted Theft From Vehicle SUBMITTED BY OFFICER MARK DOYLE, MILPITAS PD On Monday, October 31 at approximately 12:51 a.m., a Milpitas Police Department officer saw a sixteen year-old male kneeling next to an open car door on the 24 block of N. Temple Drive near E. Calaveras Boulevard. The officer stopped to speak with the juvenile, who tried to walk away. The suspect pulled away from the officer when the officer attempted to stop the juvenile. Officers determined the juvenile attempted to steal items from the unlocked vehicle; the suspect was charged with attempted theft from a vehicle, resisting arrest, and curfew violation. The Milpitas Police Department reminds citizens to lock their cars, park in well-lit areas when possible, and never leave valuables in unattended vehicles. Anyone with any information regarding this case should contact 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/c itydept/police

cle that was possibly waiting for Rivera and he arrested the driver, Marco Limon (M35), for driving without a license. A 30 year-old female victim was alone in her apartment on Civic Center Dr. when her exboyfriend scaled the outside of the building to the 4th floor, and entered via the slider. An argument ensued, and the suspect attacked her and attempted to sexually assault her. The victim was able to fight him off and call

police. When officers arrived, the suspect was still in the house. Shoaib Razaye was arrested. Officer Tran is investigating. A black male wearing a hoodie held up the Quik Stop at Farwell/Mowry using a shotgun. He left on foot with cash. Officer Franchi investigated. Residential burglary at 5493 Roosevelt…suspect entered via unlocked side window, got away with a medium sized “empty” safe and a fake diamond necklace.

Gummy bear

warning SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD Has your teen asked you to buy gummy bears recently? Teens are becoming more resourceful and creative in their efforts to get drunk in school, at parties and even at home. The latest victim is a favorite childhood treat, gummy bears. Teens are soaking gummy bears in vodka and then eating them in public places in an effort to get drunk. Vodka is chosen due to its characteristic of being both colorless and odorless, making it very difficult to detect. While it can take an acquired taste to get used to vodka, the sugar in the candy helps teens adjust quickly. It has been reported around the country, that teens are bringing the vodka soaked gummy bears to school and eating them right in front of their teachers. Eating booze-infused gummy bears is no different than drinking an alcoholic beverage and is extremely dangerous due to the fact that teens have no idea how much alcohol they are putting into their system. Several videos can be found on YouTube explaining just how easy it is to make. It’s important for parents to be vigilant at home, because it’s likely where the supplies are coming from. In an effort to empower and prevent underage drinking, Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has a number of great resources dedicated specifically for parents at http://www.madd.org/underagedrinking/the-power-of-parents/. MADD reminds us, “Many youth drink with the goal to get drunk. They are not “wired” in the brain to assess risk and to be responsible when it comes to risky behavior. There is no class or situation that will prompt a teen to drink responsibly when alcohol flows freely.” They go on to say, “The earlier someone begins drinking, the more likely they are to be alcohol dependent in later life. More than 40 percent of individuals who start drinking before the age of 13 will develop alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence at some point in their lives. Ninety-five percent of the 14 million people who are alcohol dependent began drinking before the legal age of 21.” Parents please stay on the lookout for booze soaked gummy bears and talk to your kids on a regular basis about the risks of alcohol.

Armed Robbery SUBMITTED BY SGT KEVIN CORVIN, MILPITAS PD On November 2 at approximately 10:18 p.m., Milpitas Police Department officers responded to a reported armed robbery at 81 Dixon Rd. The suspect entered the location, brandished a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect fled after the clerk gave the suspect an undetermined amount of cash. The suspect fired one shot after he fled the store. Nobody was injured during the incident. The Milpitas Police Department is actively investigating this robbery. Anyone with any information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can also 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

Officer of the Year SUBMITTED BY LT STEVEN PETRAKOVITZ, MILPITAS P.D. On October 26, Milpitas Police Officer Kenneth Hansen was recognized with the Chief’s Special Agents Association Officer of the Year award at the 18th annual CSAA Law Enforcement Appreciation luncheon held in Oakland. The Chief’s Special Agents Association is an organization of corporate executives representing the security departments of some of the largest corporations in California and the world. Every year they honor law enforcement officers whose contributions to their departments and community stand out among their peers. Officer Hansen has been a police officer with Milpitas Police Department for over 16 years. Prior to that, he served in the United States Marine Corp for six years. Officer Hansen was nominated for his numerous contributions and commitment to the police department and the City of Milpitas. One of Officer Hansen’s high profile cases for this year was his arrest of a suspect who attempted to kidnap a student from Milpitas High School and entice two other students to get into his van. The suspect fled in his vehicle and fought with Officer Hansen before being taken into custody. Officer Hansen received the Chief’s Special Agents Association Officer of the Year award for to his continued dedication to safeguarding the community, his continued motivation to do the best job possible and his numerous contributions and commitment to the police department and the City of Milpitas.

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Catalytic converter theft suspects arrested SUBMITTED BY LT DARYL SEQUEIRA, MILPITAS PD On November 3, at approximately 12:13 a.m., a resident called the Milpitas Police when he arrived at his home, in the 500 block of Roswell Drive, and saw a male suspect lying underneath his vehicle on his

alert officer saw a suspicious vehicle parked in the area occupied by three subjects. Upon further investigation, the front passenger was in possession of several tools

Russhia Lee Pittman, 29 year old female, Stockton, CA resident

Phornxay Ratsavongsy, 30 year old male, Stockton, CA resident

Mario Lagudas, 42 year old male, Stockton, CA resident

driveway. The suspect saw the resident and immediately fled the area. An officer arrived at the scene inspected the vehicle on the driveway and noticed the catalytic converter was in the process of being cut out from the undercarriage of the vehicle. One metal pipe had been completely cut and the other end was in the process of being cut when the resident interrupted the suspect. Milpitas Police officers saturated the area and an

and a pipe cutter that was located on the passenger seat of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was on parole. The rear passenger was in possession of drug paraphernalia and had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Catalytic converters are often targeted by thieves for its recyclable value. A search revealed other copper recyclables in the trunk of the vehicle. All three occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody and booked for multiple offenses including conspiracy, attempted grand theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, false information to a police officer, burglary tools, under the

influence of a controlled substance and warrants. Residents should be aware that thieves target vehicles to steal catalytic converters for the value of recycling the precious metals within the catalytic converter. Please report any suspicious activity immediately to the Milpitas Police Department. If possible, secure your vehicle in the garage or in a well-lit area. Anyone witnessing this incident or that has 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.go v/government/police/crime_t ip.asp

Open House at California School for the Deaf SUBMITTED BY JULIE REMS-SMARIO

he community is invited to visit the unique campus of the California School for the Deaf (CSD) in Fremont on November 11. From 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., everyone including parents of Deaf children (this includes hard of hearing children), American Sign Language (ASL) students from colleges and high schools, alumni and the general public have a oncea-year opportunity to observe classrooms, tour the campus, enjoy a variety show and gather resources from the Deaf Services Faire. The annual Open House is a festive occasion and a rare opportunity where visitors have an opportunity to see CSD’s bilingual ASL and English school for Deaf children in action as well as network with people, including parents of Deaf children. In its 151-years of operation, CSD has earned an international reputation for its expertise in educating Deaf children. As a state-funded public school for students who are Deaf and hard of hearing living in Northern California, it provides students with a language-rich environment, cutting edge literacy education and best practices. “I have been a student here for sixteen years and I can't emphasize the importance of Open House because it allows people to see that Deaf people are capable of doing amazing things, as long we get access to communication. For example, our amazing new Superintendent, Sean Virnig, graduated from this school, too!” said Brittany Farr, the school’s student body government President. Students will present a variety show in American Sign Language in the Klopping Theater at 10:30 a.m. (seating is limited so free tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis). A video loop of

the show will be shown throughout the day in the Klopping Theatre. The Deaf Services Fair features over 40 organizations, businesses, and agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Food and craft sales by student organizations are also available. If you want your organization or business to participate in this Faire, contact JAC Cook at jcook@csdf-cde.ca.gov. “This is a great opportunity for community members to see the school’s educational programs for Deaf students provided by highly qualified teachers and staff members through American Sign Language and English,” said Laura Peterson, Director of Instruction. CSD Open House Friday, November 11 8:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. California School for the Deaf (CSD) 39350 Gallaudet Drive, Fremont (510) 794-3707 V/TTY (866) 790-4035 (VP) www.csdeagles.com CSD hosts monthly campus tours for those who cannot make it to the open house event, http://www.csdeagles.com/outreach/tour.p hp. For school district personnel, educational tours can be arranged at any time of the year by contacting the Outreach Division Director, Bridgetta Bourne-Firl at: bfirl@csdf-cde.ca.gov. For families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children interested in visiting CSD, tailored educational tours can be arranged at their convenience by contacting Family Education Coordinator, Lilly Crisman, at lcrisman@csdf-cde.ca.gov. The Outreach Division can be reached at 510-794-3707 V/TTY or 866-790-4035 (VP).

Do I sense rotten eggs? SUBMITTED BY ANAHA RAGHUNATHAN, ANIRUDH PRABHU, ANUSHA CHILLARA, DWAYNE BHATIA, NIHAL MAUNDER, RUDRIK SUTHAR, AND SHIVANE SABHARWAL Editor’s Note: This article was written by a group students from Hopkins Junior High in Fremont participating in a robotics competition organized by First Lego League (FLL). For this year’s theme of “Keep the Food Safe,”

participants have to program a robot to solve a set of Food Safety missions, while doing research on a real-world problem. Students must present the research as well as an innovative solution. The competition will take place on Sunday, November 13 at Dublin High School. More information is available at http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2011foodfactor

he boiled egg that you took from the refrigerator for breakfast didn’t taste right but you were in a hurry and gobbled it up without a second

thought. After an hour or two, you felt something was not right in your body. The first sign of an impending disaster was a cramp in your stomach which slowly developed into nausea and, before long, rushed to the sink and threw up. Sound familiar? You have succumbed to one of the most common forms of food contamination in America — eggs contaminated by the deadly bacteria, Salmonella Enteritidis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), contaminated eggs continued on page 33

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story makes no reference to signatures or witnesses. One day a couple entered the court of Judge J. A. Silva in Niles with a license to be married. The law required witnesses and there were none present. The Judge

History

he first election of officers for Alameda County took place in May 1853. Politics was not part of the contest; any man who considered himself qualified could run for office. There were from three to six candidates for each position so the election became known as “the steeple chase.” Some candidates were known only by nick-names so “Tom Snook” emerged as the new sheriff, A. H. Broder. The Act of Incorporation that created the county caused additional confusion. In section one, it stated that Alvarado was the seat of Justice. Section 6 stipu-

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lated that the Commissioners would meet in New Haven to canvass the votes. Section 11 required them to meet in Alvarado, to be known as the seat of Justice, but section 13 stated the County Seat would be at New Haven. The officers of the new county met in the upstairs room of Henry Smith that was used for a courthouse. A number of people lived

County seat at Alvarado

A headline for the 1898 Special Edition of the Washington Press read, County Funds Stolen.” It was only the second year of Alameda County’s existence, but this was one of the greatest robberies ever perpetrated in Washington Township. The safe containing the county funds at Alvarado was robbed of about $12,000. County Judge Crane who happened to be in San Francisco was apprised of the theft and immediately crossed the bay and took the stage to Alvarado. On arrival he made a careful examination. The rear of the building where the safe was kept projected over the bank of Alameda Creek affording standing room underneath. The Judge poked around in the sand with his cane and hooked an old boot which he dumped on the ground. Much to his amazement he discovered $4,000 in gold. Using long poles with attached hooks, $1,000 more was recovered There are other versions of this story, but this is our favorite. Historian William Halley indicates that the county did not own a safe and did not have faith in

thought a moment, then marched the couple down to Bert’s Barbershop where he performed the ceremony in front of half-shaved and astonished customers. Judge Silva performed many marriages in this courtroom. One irate man returned and wanted his money back. “You told me I was at the end of my troubles when you married me to my wife,” he said. “Well, I didn’t say which end,” the judge replied and that was that. One of the more unusual weddings took place at the Wild West Show in Irvington in 1911. The bride and groom were united in marriage seated on horseback and wearing typical cowboy costumes. After the ceremony the bride proved her courage and skill by swinging her lariat just in time to rescue her new husband from being gored by a vicious bull he had been riding. She roped the raging beast and threw him to the ground. This is just a sample of some of our favorite Washington Township stories. Some of our other favorites include “Rose City”, “The Cow and the Clothes Line,” “Sack City,” “Search for the Rock,”

Devel’s Elbow

in the Alvarado area but it soon became evident that it was not a great place for the County Seat. The ground was swampy, roads leading there were poor and in the winter, it was very difficult to get around in the mud. It was not long before there was considerable agitation to move the courthouse to San Leandro. An election was called, although it’s not clear by what authority, and a vote was taken. Washington Township had 68 more votes than Oakland, and there were some questionable votes, but San Leandro was declared the winner. Officers packed up their primitive furniture and moved the courthouse across the swamps to San Leandro. A few months later it was discovered that the county seat had been illegally removed from Alvarado,” so everyone moved back over the marshes to the “triple named City of New Haven, Alvarado and Union.” Later the State Legislature passed a special act to legalize the move to San Leandro, so it was back across the swamps again to San Leandro, now the legal county seat.

the San Francisco banks. No clue was ever found as to the identity of the thief. The land near the mouth of Alameda Creek was low and swampy. The creek made a large, looping bend between John Horner’s Union City and Henry Smith’s store. The bend became known as “The Devil’s Elbow.” We’re not sure how the pioneers found out what the Devil’s Elbow looked like, but that’s what they named this “wicked” bend in Alameda Creek. By 1900, the bend became filled with a bed of sandy sediment. The course of the creek was also altered by annual flooding and the 1906 earthquake. Some of our most interesting stories have to do with people getting married. Miss Everett, a teacher at Centerville School, was engaged to Jonathan Mayhew. One day while out driving, they met the Reverend W. W. Brier who was also driving in his buggy. The marriage ceremony was performed where they met with “none of the parties alighting from their buggies.” The

“The Carpenter” and “The writers of the History of Washington Township.” You may also have your favorites.

PHILIP HOLMES PEEK INTO THE PAST www.museumoflocalhistory.org Photos courtesy of The Museum of Local History

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SUBMITTED BY RENEE LORENTZEN Leapin’ Lizards - it’s Annie! Set in the late 1920s, follow this spunky orphan as she leaves the watchful eye of the New York City Orphanage’s head mistress Miss Hannigan to stay for a week in the lap of luxury in the home of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Annie’s adventures include befriending a lovable mutt named Sandy, meeting President Roosevelt, searching to find her parents, and foiling Miss Hannigan’s evil plans! With songs “Tomorrow,” “I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here,” “Maybe,” and “It’s A Hard Knock Life,” this has become one of the most beloved musicals of all times. Based on “Little Orphan Annie” with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin, this production is sure to charm all members of the family. Thanks to Season and Production Sponsors: Milpitas Police Officers Association, Milpitas Firefighters Local 1699, Huntford Printing and Graphics, and Milpitas Parks and Recreation Foundation. Annie jr. Saturday, Nov 12; Thursday, Nov 17 – Saturday, Nov 19 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov 12 & 19 2:30 p.m. matinee Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov Tickets: $6 - $12 Tickets are $12 general admission (ages 13+) and $6 children (ages 0-12), and may be purchased at the Milpitas Community Center, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and one hour

BY PAT KITE

y friend Francine has a beautiful Hibiscus she grew from a twig. If somebody gives me a cutting of anything, even a weed, it takes one look at me and tries to demise. What has Francine got that I haven’t? Patience, that’s what. For some obscure reason, I presume that if I wander around my overgrown garden, managing to locate a rare empty spot, it’s possible to just plop in a cutting and somehow it will be a lovely flowering plant soon, maybe even overnight. Francine studies a cutting, pots it up according to book rules, gives it good soil, regular water, sun as needed, and then admires it each day, as is proper. She doesn’t get discouraged if growth is slow. I get discouraged, and

Top: Brigette Morris, Dillon Pardini, Bottom: Lauren Alvear, Raven Barbiran and Kyle Bobay

prior to show, if tickets are available. Group discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Group tickets must be purchased at the same time and for the same show in order to receive discount. If you or a member of your group requires special accommodations while attending performances, please inform the ticket seller at the time of purchase. Wheelchair space is available. Signing interpreter is available with four-week notice. Please notify box office of your needs when purchasing tickets. Below: Alex Driggers,Veronica Wang, Franchesca lazaro, Anna Weideman, Gabriel Young, and Rachael Renteria

then do the same inane thing with the next donated twig. Anyhow, if you want to grow a Hibiscus from a cutting, give it a try. Each cutting should be the length and width of a pencil. Remove all but the two top leaves. Place cuttings in a container holding a few inches of tepid water. Some folks insist on utilizing rooting hormone, others add a few drops of Hydrogen Peroxide to the water. Put cuttings in a well lighted, but not sunny, site. Change the water about once a week. You should see roots about four weeks later. A month or two later, when you see lots of roots, you can transplant into one or more pots filled with good potting soil. You can keep this indoors in a well-lit spot until the weather is no longer cold. Hibiscus are tropical plants. Outdoors, place your hearty cut-

ting in a sunny sheltered area with good drainage. Don’t forget to water. There are at least 300 species or types of Hibiscus. For garden purposes, Hibiscus syriacus [deciduous] and Hibiscus rosasinensis [evergreen] are usually grown as shrubs. The colorful large flowers, single or double, come in almost any color. Mature plants vary in size from five to about 10 feet tall and several feet wide. Hibiscus may have been given its name by long-ago folk who watched the beautiful Ibis wading bird feeding on hibiscus plants; it is Hawaii’s state flower. A red Hibiscus behind a woman’s left ear means, “I desire a lover.” Behind her right ear, “I already have a lover.” Behind both ears? “I have a lover but want another.” Flowers are always chatting about something, if you take the time to listen.

TRI-CITY GARDEN CLUB MEETINGS: Friends of Heirloom Flowers Work Parties - Every Tuesday - at Shinn Park, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

1251 Peralta near Mowry, Fremont (510) 656-7702 Bring gloves and tools. - Social Hour afterward Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Niles Rose Garden - 36501 Niles Boulevard, Fremont Bring gloves and tools. [Across Driveway from Mission Adobe Nursery] Contact Joyce Ruiz: 659-9396 Meetings are held quarterly. Call for details Fremont Senior Center Garden Club First Friday of each month, 2 p.m. Janice Anderman, program coordinator 510-790-6602 Fremont Garden Club The Fremont Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month, February - October, in members’ homes & gardens, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Locations are posted on the Fremont Garden Clubs’ web site at www.fremontgardenclub.org or email: fremontgardenclub@hotmail.com

PAT KITE L. Patricia [Pat] Kite’s several garden books include KISS Guide to Gardening, Gardening Wizardry for Kids, Raccoons, Ladybug Facts and Folklore and Silkworms. They may be found at Amazon.com and Alibris.com.

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Calif. delta plan best for environment BY GOSIA WOZNIACKA ASSOCIATED PRESS FRESNO, Calif. (AP), Nov 04 - A proposed long-range plan to manage California's freshwater delta is advantageous because of its benefits to the ecosystem and the reliable supply of water for farms and cities that it would help provide, according to a report released Friday. Critics, however, said the draft of the Delta Plan by the Delta Stewardship Council, and its environmental impact report were too vague on how those goals would be achieved, and that alternatives submitted by other groups are better. Formed by the confluence of California's two longest rivers - the Sacramento and the San Joaquin - the delta supplies drinking water for two-thirds of California residents and irrigates about 4 million acres of crops. The ecosystem's rapid deterioration has spurred regulations that limit delta pumping. In 2009, the Legislature created the seven-member council to come up with a plan to manage the delta. Groups with an interest in the delta and its water have submitted proposals for alternative plans. According to the new report, which analyzed five other options in addition to the plan, the alternative of doing nothing is environmentally inferior because it would be disastrous for the delta in the long run. Three alternatives are less ideal than the proposed plan because the options fail to curtail the increasing environmental deterioration to the delta ecosystem, the report said. One alternative - which involved sharply decreased exports from the delta - was deemed “slightly environmentally inferior” to the proposed plan, because it would result in the greatest amount of water supply uncertainty and agricultural land losses. But it was deemed stronger than the proposed plan for stopping the decline of the ecosystem and its water quality. All of the alternatives were said to be inferior to the Delta Plan when it comes to reducing flood risk, according to the report. Officials said the draft delta plan is environmentally superior because it has more long-term benefits outweighing the negative impacts of construction and other actions than the other alternatives. Both environmentalists and water agencies criticized the 2,000page report released Friday for being too vague. “There's not much substance to it, which makes it difficult to understand what the plan really does,” said Nick di Croce, co-facilitator with the Environmental Water Caucus, which submitted one of the alternative proposals. His group was also concerned the council put little economic value on environmental benefits. “Our biggest concern is there is no plan,” said Tim Quinn, executive director of the Association of California Water Agencies. “It's a huge missed opportunity. Here we are spending millions of dollars on a plan that doesn't seem to do anything.” Quinn said the plan should include specifics, from how many acres of habitat would be restored to how much ammonia would be stopped from being discharged into the delta. Quinn also said he hoped the council would focus on other ecosystem restoration measures besides improving delta flows. The current draft of the Delta Plan does not propose construction of a new canal or tunnel, or any other construction or physical action. The plan is meant to contain policies and recommendations, not a list of projects. However, it could lead to the construction of a new conveyance system, reservoirs, desalination plants, habitat and trails. The lack of specificity, said Joe Grindstaff, executive officer of the Delta Stewardship Council, is partly due to the fact that at least 25 separate plans that were to be incorporated into the Delta Plan - including the plan to build a new canal or tunnel - have not yet been completed. Once they are completed and approved, they would be considered for incorporation into the Delta Plan. The plan, Grindstaff said, ``provides a vision for where we should be. It's enforceable. We will at least get a document that points us in the direction, that gets at the fundamentals, that we can build on.'' The report will help the council decide on the best approach to managing the delta, Grindstaff said. Officials say the final version of the plan should be adopted by spring 2012. Officials said the council has spent $10 million on the planning process and the environmental impact report. The public has until January to comment on the report.

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Sandwich arrest stirs debate over eating in stores BY JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER ASSOCIATED PRESS HONOLULU (AP), Nov 04 It happens daily in supermarket and convenience stores nationwide - digging into a bag of chips while waiting in line, sampling a couple of grapes in the produce section, opening a bottle of milk to appease a crying child. The highly-publicized story of a pregnant Honolulu mom who was arrested last week with her husband after she ate a sandwich in a Safeway store and forgot to pay, leading to the couple's 2year-old daughter being taken away by Child Welfare Services, has sparked a national debate on the issue. It also raised the question: Is it OK to consume food and beverages in the store before paying? The woman in Hawaii who ate the sandwich has no problem with it. “I didn't know it was such a taboo thing,” said Nicole Leszczynski who was charged with fourthdegree theft, a petty misdemeanor, along with her husband, Marcin. The charges have since been dropped by Safeway. “Where I grew up in a small town it's not seen as stealing for sure.” Others are not so sure. The story generated a robust debate on Facebook and Yahoo in comments following stories on the theft. Some argued that it's wrong to eat what you haven't paid for, and that police did the proper thing in arresting them. Others said eating while shopping has become a perfectly acceptable practice. Many denounced the arrest as a heavyhanded response. At the Safeway where the Leszczynskis were arrested, Linda Mercado and her friend Christine Lutley didn't get too far from the exit Wednesday before they began digging into their food purchases. Mercado polished off a package of sushi as she discussed her views on the issue. continued on page 32

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High-Speed Rail-Ridership BY JULIET WILLIAMS ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), - The new business plan for building California's $98 billion high-speed rail project estimates that between 23 million and 34 million passengers will use the system by the time bullet trains traverse the state two decades from now. If those numbers fail to pan out, taxpayers could be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars a year in operating expenses. Getting the number right is crucial to avoid public subsidies in the future, but predicting ridership is complicated and in some ways a guessing game. It relies on unknowns such as future gas prices and airline taxes, population growth, traffic patterns and

even technology that has yet to be invented. The latest ridership numbers for the voter-approved system already are well below the authority's projections from two years ago. At that time, planners hoped to complete the first full phase from Anaheim to San Francisco by 2020 and draw 41 million riders a year by 2035. In its latest business plan, released this week, the California High-Speed Rail Authority has given a wide range of ridership predictions, underscoring the difficulty in determining how many people will want to ride what would be the nation's first, true high-speed rail line. The first projection, for 2025, estimates anywhere from 5.9 million to 10.8 million riders on the first sections of track completed, depending on whether the Cen-

tral Valley line connects to northern or southern California. The gap between high and low ridership projections for the entire system grows to 11 million by 2035, two years after the first phase would be completed. The business plan says the rail system would be profitable enough to pay for its own operations even under the lowest ridership projections, with operating revenue ranging from $1.4 billion to $2.1 billion in 2035, according to the report. It pegs operation and maintenance costs by 2035 at $1.4 billion to $2 billion a year. Planners say they reduced their calculations for population growth, future gas prices and airfare to provide the most conservative ridership estimates, but critics note that they are still relying on a modeling system that has come under heavy scrutiny. “I don't believe that these estimates are precise enough to say anything with certainty,” said David Brownstone, an economics professor at the University of California, Irvine who co-authored a 2010 report that criticized the rail authority's previous ridership calculations.

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European Wax Center will open in Union City SUBMITTED BY JESSIE MINO European Wax Center, a national franchise specializing in the full body waxing, is set to open on November 19 in Union City. As an added bonus, during their Premiere Week - November 14-18 - first time guests will receive a free wax. “We’re building a team that’s dedicated to offering the best service with the best wax,” says co-owner Ally Zwahlen. To schedule reservations for this exclusive event, guests may call the center at (501) 441-7400 or sign up via email at center0128@waxcenter.com.

Fanzz

opening in Newark SUBMITTED BY DEREK GARDUNO Fanzz, a sports apparel and gift retailer, held a grand opening for its newest location at NewPark Mall in Newark on Saturday, November 5. “We are excited to bring Fanzz to the Bay Area as part of our Fall 2011 expansion,” said Fanzz General Manager Steve Eliason. “We look forward to being the premier sports apparel retailer in Newark and Northern California.” The opening of this location, serving Newark and the San Francisco Bay Area, marks the seventh of 16 new Fanzz store openings in 2011. Fanzz will feature merchandise of both local and regional sports teams and the latest goods from MLB, NBA, NFL, MLS, NHL and NCAA.

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nia's second most-populous city, are included in a second phase of the planned high-speed rail system. Just when those connections might be made is anyone's guess. If approved by the Legislature, the first phase would not be completed until 2033, at the earliest. The situation left some officials in San Diego seething on Tuesday, when the rail system's business plan was released. The city has 1.3 million people and is a major tourism destination. Interstate 5 is choked daily with motorists going back and forth to Orange County and the Los Angeles area. “It's like saying you're not going to be part of the state, the

second-largest county in the state,” San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts said. Roberts also said he was concerned that costs will swell even beyond the latest projection, which was more than double the amount pitched to voters in 2008. “If this were a private venture, I would guarantee you the company would say this has gone past the point of making any sense,” he said. Jerome Stocks, chairman of the San Diego Association of Governments and deputy mayor of suburban Encinitas, questioned whether the cost was justified. Excluding the San Diego region is ludicrous, he said. “If you want mass transit that

works, you put it where the people are,” he said. Some Democratic lawmakers representing Sacramento said they were not upset by the exclusion of that city because it has never been included in the first phase of the rail line. A highly popular Amtrak route the Capitol Corridor - already carries weekday commuters and weekend travelers between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay area. Amtrak also offers service from the capital to Fresno and Merced, giving Sacramento-area residents an option for linking to the highspeed rail line if it's built, said Mark Hedlund, a spokesman for state Senate President Pro Tem

Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento. Traditional rail service also is available between San Diego and Los Angeles, he said. Assemblyman Roger Dickenson, D-Sacramento, said highspeed rail is a wise investment for the state and said his support would not change even though Sacramento will not be included in the first phase. “I would love it to be in phase one, but nonetheless I believe it is still worthwhile, even at this higher cost,” he said. He later added, “The sooner we can get it to Sacramento, the better.” Associated Press writers Don Thompson and Tom Verdin in Sacramento contributed to this report.

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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 OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 1, 2011 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: Neptune, god of the sea, turns direct this week. The symbolism of his reappearance suggests discoveries concerning the world’s water. Neptune has been retrograde since the beginning of June. As I write these lines in September, I am aware that hardly any real news has been reported during the summer concerning the outcome of the nuclear plant disasters in Japan. In this case, it is possible that no news is not good news. Beginning in early Nov., given Neptune’s change of direction, the public may become informed of any number of challenges related to the world’s water. News might turn up related to the BP disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in the spring of 2010, for example. Mother Earth has digested way too many toxins and she will give us warnings before we pay our dues. Aries (March 21-April 20): You have a choice about whether to serve or suffer. To "serve" is to give oneself wholly to a task that will help one or more others. To "suffer" generally refers to emotional or physical ailments. If you are feeling blue, look for the nearest person who needs help and offer it. If your issue is physical, have compassion for your body and rest.

Cancer (June 21-July 21): You should give yourself every opportunity to be out and about in the social world. New people who come into your life at this time may become teachers or guides on your next path. Even employees or tenants may have something to offer. If a dog or a cat turns up, recognize it is your next teacher and answer the door.

Taurus (April 21-May 20): Favorable experiences come through sharing resources with others. It is possible that you may be given a token of affection. Money may come to you through insurance, an estate, or an investment. Your partner may have an increase in income or other resources. If you need a favor, now is the time to ask.

Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): This is a time of focus on your health and the routine maintenance of life’s routines (yawn). Fire signs rarely want to handle details in any form. However, the message is clearly there. You must attend to these areas or pay a price for not doing so.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Your partner may be experiencing a time of better fortune now, which likely will be shared with you. Information comes your way that opens options for your next project. The idea comes through a partner, a consultant, or your clientele.

Virgo the Virgin (August 3September 22): Mars, the warrior, enters your sign this week and will be traveling with you through the month of June, 2012. In the beginning it may bring an infection with it, for which you really have something to fight. Overall, this energy is best used to handle

physically heavy projects or take initiatives that you might not otherwise tackle. You must take charge of the energy and focus it productively so it won't run you. Libra (September 23-October 22): During the next couple of weeks it would serve you well to attend social gatherings and generally put yourself "out there." One or more people are likely to enter your life who can help you make the connections that need to come next. Favorable connections are made through teaching/educating. Scorpio the Phoenix: (Oct. 23 - Nov 20) You have been through a long period of pushing yourself. In case you haven’t discovered it yet, let me clarify that your body is struggling with exhaustion. Do some preventive self-treatment. Take your vitamins. Get plenty of sleep. Hot chicken soup is also good. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Follow your instincts about where you need to be, particularly if that includes a new social situation. Then

give attention to whomever or whatever new enters your life. Someone, probably female, is likely to give you information that you need to know. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): A project begun at the first of this year is drawing to a close. You have little more to do than teach what you have learned to someone else. The experience has helped you to define yourself more clearly. It is possible that at the beginning of the year it will transform into a more mature version. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Believe it or not, you have no significant aspects this week. There are no new assign-

ments from the cosmos to distract you from your current path. It is a good time to finish juggling one or two of the balls you have in the air and bring them to a proper conclusion. It will help you feel accomplished. Pisces (February 19-March 20): See the lead paragraph. Neptune is one of your ruling planets. So as he comes to the surface you will also be coming into the light in some way. Maybe you are emerging, “waking up” as if from a long dream. Give yourself permission to be really present in the world. Make connections.

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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You don’t have to sacrifice taste So, is the only solution to give up the holiday desserts that you enjoy sharing with loved ones? Definitely not, according to Maggie Villagomez, R.D., a Registered Dietitian at Washington Hospital. On Thursday, Nov. 17, Villagomez will be teaching a “Holiday Dessert Makeover” class at the Washington Women’s Center to help transform traditional desserts into tasty treats that won’t sabotage waistlines. Her goal, she says, is to focus on simple ways to make items healthier without sacrificing taste. “The purpose of this class is to teach people that it is possible to eat the foods you love at the holidays, but made in healthier ways that slash the calories, fat, and salt without limiting taste,” she explains. Villagomez says that for most people there’s an inextricable link between food and enjoying the holidays, which can be a challenge for those of us trying to keep an eye on our weight. “The holidays are about family and memories, and most people’s memories of the holidays center around food, particularly desserts,” she says. “Desserts are also many times easier to make than entrees or savory dishes, so they are often enjoyed throughout the holiday season, like at church functions or work parties and potlucks leading up to those special days.” The downside? “The pounds can pack on fairly quickly if you’re participat-

ing in all these different foodcentered activities,” she says. This is why it’s important to incorporate healthy alternatives that can help you take in fewer calories and less fat while still enjoying the special holiday foods you love, according to Villagomez. During her class on the 17th, she will show participants how to do this. Tasting is believing But Villagomez doesn’t expect people to take her word for it. “We plan on doing an interactive class where participants can make jarred low-fat cookie mixes that they can take home and give as a gift, and we also plan on making ‘pies in a jar,’ which are individual serving sizes of the holiday pies you love, but in portion-controlled servings,” she says. “We will be sampling many other healthy but delicious holiday desserts, such as a double chocolate muffins, cherry chocolate chip cookies, and a cranberry apple cobbler, among other goodies.” Villagomez says it’s all about modifying your favorite foods, not cutting them out of your diet completely. She also points out that deprivation often leads to splurges. “Modifying your recipes to make them healthier allows for the enjoyment of them without the weight gain—or too much weight gain,” she says. “When people feel deprived of their favorite foods, especially during the holidays, they eventually break and go crazy, eating three slices of

SUBMITTED BY SUSAN E. EVANS PHOTOS BY TERRY SULLIVAN “The King and I” has traveled with the Douglas Morrisson Theatre throughout its history. The Little Theatre of the Hayward Area Recreation District was dedicated in November of 1978, and the very first public performance in January 1979 at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre was a production of the

Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, “The King and I.” Former Artistic Director and Founder Nancy Engle (nee McCullough) produced the show, and the cast featured 42 local actors. Nancy remembers that the first “The King and I” was done on a shoestring budget. (The prow of Anna and Louis’ boat was covered with the cardboard from refrigerator cartons.) One of the local actors who played a Royal Wife in that first show was Arlene Hood, who now teaches Theatre Arts at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, and is president of the California Educational Theatre Association. Arlene also taught the vocal parts for the “The Small House of Uncle Thomas” ballet. She first worked with the director Darryl Ferreia through HARD’s teen drama program. In 1979, she had just com-

pie instead of one, for example. But allowing yourself the things you like in a healthier version and in moderation helps keep your cravings in check and your weight stable.” Make over your holiday desserts The “Holiday Dessert Makeover” class, part of the Washington Women’s Center’s Lunch and Learn program, will be held from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Washington Women’s Center conference room, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue, Suite 150, in Fremont. To register, call Health Connection at (800) 963-7070. The fee for this class is $5, and class size is limited to 20 participants.

Maggie’s Top Three Holiday Tips to Avoid Weight Gain 1. Eat only the foods you love (and can get) at this time of year—don’t waste calories on foods you can get anytime of year (i.e., chips, chocolate chip cookies, etc). 2. Never go to a party hungry; you’re more likely to overeat. Eat a sensible meal or snack before the function. 3. Exercise! Fit in 30 to 60 minutes of activity daily, as appropriate.

pleted college when she joined the “The King and I” team, teaching the music and rhythms. In retrospect, Arlene sees this production as a new step in working alongside Darryl as an adult collaborator. She says doing the show here felt like she had come home and was happy to be with her "family" again. One standout memory: the two young girls playing Arlene's daughters were sisters in real life. During one performance of "Getting to

Know You," they got in a huge fight, with the older sister giving her sister a bloody nose and Arlene had to take them offstage in the middle of the scene! At the second production, the fifth anniversary of the theatre in1984, the set designer did a beautiful job – but he forgot to take into account the hoop skirts. Nancy recalls with a laugh: “Anna could not fit through the arches and she had to lift her skirt up and to the side to fit through – flashing the crew at every entrance!” Margie Swezey had just celebrated her 40th birthday when the second production opened. It was her sixth show with the Douglas Morrisson since she had first auditioned in 1981 for “Anything Goes.” Margie’s daughter Melanie played Princess Ying Yaowalak and she fondly remembers working on the show as a mother-daughter team. Her advice to Royal Wives: “Make sure you have your pantaloons on before you sit down in the hoop and have a fun time…!” In the 1994 production, Nancy remembers that there were many family groups performing together. One of those groups was Lisa Saaz, playing a continued on page 28

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tiles, holiday and garden motifs in stained glass, glass wind chimes, and artist designed tea or coffee mugs featuring red dragons, racing cyclists, funky shoes, and gorgeous geishas. Don’t forget - original paintings and drawings and prints make special, unique gifts. Be sure to visit each of the sites: • 36541 Cherry Street: artists Simone Archer, Debi Foland, Sue Morford • 35627 Reymouth Dr.: artists Susan van Wambeck, Susan Helmer • 35911 Ruschin Dr.: artists Adriane Dedic, Emelie Rogers • 36493 Bridgepointe Dr.: artist Linda Patterson • 5644 Arbutus Ct.: artist Carol Pulliam This annual event is free and open to the public. Visitors will see decorative ceramic tile bird baths, oil paintings, and tile murals of Tuscany and the Napa wine country by Simone Archer. Fascinating sculptures inspired by nature made from ceramic, wood or concrete by Sue Morford will be on view. Japanese inspired Geisha prints, whimsical shoes and racing bicyclists are featured by award-winning artist, Adriane Dedic. Glass artist Emelie Rogers will display stunning stained glass art pieces inspired by both culture and nature. Photographer and painter Linda Patterson will present scenes of local wetlands, Coyote Hills and the SF Bay created with earth pigments, pastels, oils and watercolors, as well as photographs of California natives-egrets, herons and poppies. Susan van Wambeck presents fabulous pastel portraits, figurative painting and still life. Stunning silk paintings by Susan Helmer will also be on display along with her lovely jewelry creations. Carol Pulliam will display wonderful acrylic paintings plus charcoal drawings. Debi Foland’s glass and ceramic wind chimes are sure to be a hit. A preview of Open Studios is displayed at Silliman Activity Center. Maps are available at Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave.; Silliman Activity Center, 6800 Mowry Avenue, at each artist’s studio and online at: www.myartiststudio.com/openstudios-map.jpg or email ad@myartiststudio.com. Newark Artists Open Studios Saturday, Nov 12 and Sunday, November 13 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.myartiststudio.com/openstudios-map.jpg

“Let’s Dance” by Adriane Dedic

“Sacred Places” by Linda Patterson

“Lake” by Emelie Rogers

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Carlton Senior Living communities are designed with the active senior in mind. Senior living in Carlton’s Senior Apartments gives active residents over 55 the opportunity for lively social calendars, entertainment, and activities. They can enjoy the benefits that go beyond normal apartment living while at the same time giving up the tiresome demands of home ownership like routine maintenance and household chores like housekeeping.

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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artnerships are powerful. When people work together toward a common goal, they can achieve results greater than what each can accomplish separately. Fremont Bank recognizes the strength of partnerships and, through its B-CharitableSM checking account, is helping to harness this power by supporting community organizations that make our neighborhoods healthy, safe environments for everyone. Although many charitable organizations are given the status of “non-profit,” they cannot exist or function without financial support. Grants and bequests help, but the assistance of competent, professional guidance is essential to an efficient operation. “As a community bank,” explains Brian Hughes, Director of Nonprofit Business Development at Fremont Bank, “We realize nonprofits are a big part of our local community.” To provide support to this sector—just as with any other part of the local economy—Fremont Bank focused on a banking effort that would bring the power of partnerships to nonprofit efforts. The challenge was to “find a viable product that would allow people to feel good about helping their community and support a local nonprofit,” says Hughes.

Since inception, the philosophy of Fremont Bank has always been to sustain its business while helping support local communities. Examples of this include pioneering extended hours and weekend banking. It took years to develop the BCharitableSM program, but Fremont

It can be overwhelming to try and address the immense needs of a whole community, but banking institutions are familiar with the process of combining small amounts of money to create large and meaningful results. The B-CharitableSM checking account uses that same concept by allowing customers to reap the benefits of a full-service consumer check-

Bank thinks it now has the right formula. Hughes continues, “We recognized that nonprofit organizations, which serve a wide variety of services for the full spectrum of society, need community support.” The question was how to achieve this from a banking perspective. Again an innovative approach was necessary and a plan of action took shape. The bank’s idea of, “If one person can make a difference, imagine what a whole community can do,” drove the creative process.

ing account with the added feature of supporting a local nonprofit organization. And, it all happens automatically! The bottom line is that Fremont Bank customers can now deliver a “win-win” through the B-CharitableSM checking account… nonprofit organizations win by receiving additional funding and customers win by supporting their favorite charity. B-CharitableSM checking account holders can say, “My account is providing the services I need with the added bonus

Scouting for Food SUBMITTED BY JARA FANSLER This weekend, Cub Scouts from Niles Pack 112 will start their annual food drive campaign called “Scouting for Food.” The scouts will distribute flyers door-to-door in an effort to collect cans on Saturday, November 19 for Alameda County Community Food Bank. Pack 112 will join roughly 40,000 volunteers in Bay Area Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturers and Explorers to collect cans of food for the annual food drive. In a new effort this year, the Boy Scouts have partnered with Lions Clubs to collect used eye glasses to donate to the needy in developing countries. Donations of eye glasses may be placed on top of your food donations on November 19. “Scouting for Food” was established as a service project by the Boy Scouts of America in 1988 and the annual effort is one of the largest collections of non-perishable food. Food banks have come to rely upon the huge influx of food right before the holidays. Pack 112 hopes to collect 2,000 cans of food this year to help feed the hungry right here in our own communities. Thanks to the Scouts and thousands of parents and volunteers, many people who would otherwise go hungry have food for the holidays. As a part of the Mission Peak District of the San Francisco Bay Area Council, which encompasses the City of San Francisco and the County of Alameda, Pack 112 is sponsored by Niles Congregational Church and has been serving the Niles community for over 17 years.

Training for the Unemployed Displaced workers need to acquire workforce skills that employers require. Currently, the displaced worker in the East Bay has limited options and resources available. This target group of people who need training services the most are impacted the most. Gibson Gates Workforce Training School (a nonprofit organization) offers unemployed individuals an affordable, realistic, eight month program. Ten different non-clinical (administrative support) healthcare certificates include various entry-level positions such as Receptionists and Billing and Coding Clerks. Admission applications, assessment and orientation are scheduled at the school – 600 G Street, Room 16, Union City, CA on November 15 at 10 a.m. Classes begin January 13, 2012. Gibson Gates does not discriminate against students or applicants on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin. For more information see www.gibson-gates.org.

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of supporting my favorite local charity.” Here’s the buzz about B-CharitableSM Checking Account: At the end of each year, Fremont Bank will donate a percentage of the B-CharitableSM Checking Account’s Year-To-Date Average Available Annual Balance to the charity of choice, selected from a list of nonprofit organizations that have signed up to participate in the bank’s program. And, as a bonus, once a B-CharitableSM checking account holder has processed at least 20 qualifying point-of-sale (POS) check card transactions, an additional fixed amount per POS transaction will be added to the annual donation. These things happen automatically. There is no extra effort required from those who have a B-CharitableSM checking account. The total amount may not seem like much since many consumers believe they keep low balances in their checking accounts. However, the average available annual balance calculates what remains in the account each day, even when checks have not yet cleared! That can be a significant amount. And, remember that you are just one person out of an entire community. To be part of the charitable buzz come to a local Fremont Bank office, call (800) 359-2265 or visit www.fremontbank.com/bcharitable. See how easy it is to B-CharitableSM If you think one person can make a difference Imagine what an entire community can do.

Look for a Scouting for Food flyer on your door beginning November 12. It will have information about the types of food we are collecting. Please place food donations in a recycled bag or box and put it outside in view of the street by 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 19. For more information, please contact Pack 112 through our website at http://pack112fremont.scoutlander.com.

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

Thursdays, Nov 1 - Dec 29

Sundays, Nov 6 - Nov 20

Thursday, Nov 10

Animal Feeding

Country Kitchen Cookin'

The Ring of Fire

3 p.m.

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

6 p.m.

Check for eggs and bring hay to the livestock. Learn animals' favorite foods. Park admission fee

Flavors of the past with treats cooked on our wood-burning stove. Park admission fee

The Civil War's impact on the Bay Area

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

Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, Nov 1 - Dec 4

Sunday - Saturday, Nov 6 Nov 30

Blacksmithing Demonstrations

Creations by Valerie Manning

8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

6 - 9 p.m.

Watch the smith transform plain steel bars with fire, hammer, and anvil into beautiful tools, hardware, and decorative items. Park admission fee.

Painting by local artist Valerie Manning Mission Coffee

Sandy and Danny are high school seniors in love

150 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 386-5988

Friday, Nov 11

Thursdays - Sundays, Nov 1 Nov 13

2 - 2:45 p.m.

8:30 a.m. -1:45 p.m.

Free workshops for children ages 3-5 to encourage creativity.

Opportunity to observe classrooms Variety Shows and tours

Tour the beautifully restored Patterson House Museum. Park admission fee

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

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

California School for the Deaf 39350 Gallaudet Dr., Fremont (510) 794-3666

Thursdays - Saturdays, Nov 10 - Nov 19

Friday, Nov 11

Veteran's Day Ceremony and Lunch R

7 p.m.

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ride the Rails - Train Rides

Off-Broadway hit comedy. Suggested for ages 13 and up.

10:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Train rides through rows of crops and eucalyptus groves. Park admission fee Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797

Honor the veterans and families who have served our country

Performance on Nov 10 is at 3:30 (half-price tickets). American High School Theatre 36300 Fremont Blvd, Fremont (510)796-1776 ext 57702 triver@fremontk12caus

Acacia Creek 34400 Mission Blvd., Union City (510) 441-3719

Toy Drive

9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Drop off new and unwrapped toys for children of all ages. Distributed by TriCity League of Volunteers and US Marine Corps

Edward Jones 39849 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 770-1617

Thursday, Nov 10

November Reading Series: Palacio

12 noon - 1 p.m.

Thusday, Nov 10

Red Hawk Casino $R

1 - 5 p.m.

Ralph & Mary Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 675-5495 Thursdays - Sundays, Nov 10 - Dec 4

The King and I $ Thursdays - Saturdays, Nov 4 - Nov 19

8 p.m.

Servant of Two Masters

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

Jackson Theater, Smith Center at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 Saturdays, Nov 5 - Nov 26

Science Lectures for Children

3 - 4 p.m. Presented by local high school students. Especially for school-age children

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

A positive path for spiritual living

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont at the First Christian Church

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

Sundays, Nov 6 - Nov 20

Barnyard Buddies

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Feed the goats, pet a bunny, greet the pigs, and tickle a chicken. Park admission fee

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

Animal adoption; kittens, cats, dogs, puppies, bunnies, other cute critters

Saturday, Nov 12 - Sunday, Nov 13

Day Trip to Casino

A zany comedy

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Chabot College, Little Theatre 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-6600

Explore Your Future $

8 p.m.

Celebrating our Veterans

Hayward Animal Shelter 16 Barnes Ct., Hayward (510) 293-7200

6 - 7 p.m.

Fremont Family Resource Center, Pacific Room #H800 39155 Liberty St. (at Capitol), Fremont (888) 308-1767

Saturday, Nov 12

Author Reading by Melinda Palacio, accomplished poet and writer

Thursdays, Nov 3 - Nov 10

Create an action plan to reach career or volunteer goals

Welcome New Spiritual Leader KEN DAIGLE

Open House

Almost, Maine $

Monday - Sunday, Nov 2 Dec 16

Sunday 10:00 AM

Newark Memorial High School Theatre 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 791-0287

Crea8ion Station Presents - Art Workshop for Preschoolers R

Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, Nov 1 - Dec 4

Unity of Fremont

Grease $

Wednesdays, Nov 9 - Nov 30

Various times

A prayer centered church of spiritually bonded friends

Fridays - Sundays, Nov 11 Nov 20

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

Patterson House Tours

Alameda County Superior Court needs Volunteers to support The Information Kiosk in the Fremont and Hayward courthouses. Training provided. Phone 510-891-6209 or e-mail ralvarez@alameda.courts.ca.gov

Hayward Area Historical Society Museum 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (501) 581-0223

Theater Sunday 2pm

Celebrating Veterans

12:30 - 5 p.m. Animal adoption; kittens and cat at PetSmart

Bayfair Mall 15555 E. 14th Street, San Leandro Saturday, Nov 12

Children's Program $

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Try on fun costume pieces, Make paper dolls Discover Victorian life

McConaughy House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 (510) 581-0223

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1:30 - 3 p.m.

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004

A slow and easy stroll around the farm. Park admission fee

Saturday, Nov 12

Fall Family Farm Hike

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

Mind and Meditation

Saturday, Nov 12

Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464 (510) 709-9209

First Annual Chili Cook-Off and Holiday Fundraiser $

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Tri-City Elder Coalition, Pathways to Positive Aging

Live music, games, raffle prizes, and food Fremont Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care 35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-4200 Saturday, Nov 12

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free workshop on calmness of mind, increasing energy and focus

Saturday, Nov 12

Movie Night $

7:30 p.m. Mabel's Blunder (1914) with Mabel Normand, and other movies

Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-1411

Goodies for Goats

12 noon - 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov 12

Meet and feed resident nanny and billy goats. Meet at the Barn. Park admission fee

National Game Day

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Saturday, Nov 12

Hayward Holiday Boutique

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Saturday, Nov 12 - Sunday, Nov 13

Newark Artists Open Studios

Hayward Mobile Country Club 1200 W. Winton Ave., Hayward funfindz@aol.com

Visit local artist studios and buy a variety of art. Maps available at Newark Library and Silliman Center

Live in Concert $

Here is the link to our website where you can view all five videos pertaining to this program. http://lifeeldercare.org/about-us/videos/

Play board and card games with friends and family

Handcrafted and quality gift items at pocket-friendly prices

Saturday, Nov 12

LIFE ElderCare's Fall Prevention program works with older adults, in their own homes, to create a personalized physical activity routine that includes aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility components specifically designed to increase mobility. The program also includes a home safely check, minor home modifications and a medication review. Each week, for 12-weeks, Unitek College LVN students visit each participant to answer questions, provide support and assess progress. The program is free to Tri-City residents.

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

7 - 9 p.m. Dan & Sue Robinson

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 www.myartiststudio.com/openstudios-map.jpg

Saturday, Nov 12

Night Sky Party R

6 - 8 p.m. Amateur astronomers learn about constellations. Make star chart.

Alviso Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso (408) 262-5513 x102 Saturday, Nov 12

Parts of a Turkey

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Meet the turkey flock. Park admission fee

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Saturday, Nov 12

Rock Solid Retirement Planning R

10 - 11:30 a.m. Financial Consultant Neepa Shah leads a workshop on retirement.

Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 Saturday, Nov 12

Trombone Day 2011

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Performances and master class by New York guest artist Michael Davis, and an "all play-along."

Cal State East Bay, Music Building 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward (510) 885-3461

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Continuing Events

Twilight Marsh Walk R

4 - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct 28-Sunday, Nov 20

Stroll along Tidelands Trail

Landscape Painting

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, Nov 13

Artist Showcase

Fremont Art Association 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-9290

Beginning Bird Drawing

11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Bring a sketchbook learn basic concepts of drawing birds

Alviso Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso (408) 262-5513 x102 Sunday, Nov 13 & Friday, Nov 25

Chores for Little Farmers

10:30 a.m. - Noon Rise and shine! Lend a hand! Hearing stories, making treats, cleaning corrals, and meeting animals. Park admission fee

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

Thursday - Sundays, Oct 14 Nov 12

Rhythm and Light

7 - 9 p.m. The work of Sonia Gill, Ruth Koch and Wendy Yoshimura

Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 Wednesday - Saturday, Oct 4 Nov 12

Patterns of Abuse

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Photography show

Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050

Sunday, Nov 13

Classic Movie Series Free

6 - 9 p.m.

Wednesday - Sunday, Nov 9 Nov 13

A Preston Sturges Classic starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake

Othello $

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004

Shakespeare's classic tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal

Sunday, Nov 13 Nov 13

Clay Pot Turkeys $

7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. matinees)

Chabot College Little Theatre 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-6600 (510)723-6830

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Celebrate Thanksgiving by making turkeys out of clay pots

Fridays, Thru Nov 18

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

9:30 - 11 a.m.

Sunday, Nov 13 Nov 13

Holiday Toy Drive and Charity Car Show

Seniors: Walk This Way to Better Health Walking, flexibility, strength and balance exercises with fun games and educational topics

More than 150 cars will be on display

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

James Logan High School, parking lot 1800 H Street, Union City

Thursdays - Saturdays, Nov 12 - Nov 19

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

SUBMITTED BY CAROLYN POPESCU Families are invited to welcome Santa Claus at Great Mall, when he makes his grand entrance for the holidays. Kids can visit with Santa, participate in holiday activities and enjoy fun sing-a-longs with children favorite Lori & RJ of Cotton Candy Express! Kids will receive free giveaways, including holiday coloring activity sheets, pencils and crayons, while supplies last. In partnership with American Red Cross, kids and parents will also have an opportunity to create holiday cards for our troops! In addition, Simon Kidgits Club members will receive a special gift and an exclusive Santa photo discount coupon. Kids are also invited to have their picture taken, and share their Christmas wish list with him. Not a Kidgits member? Register at the event, at Guest Services or online at www.simon.com/kidgits. Santa’s Arrival Saturday, Nov 12 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Entrance 2 Court (408) 956-2033 www.greatmallbayarrea.com

Annie Jr. $ Sunday, Nov 13

7:30 p.m.

Putting the Garden to Bed

The popular musical about orphan Annie. Matinee performances Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.

1:30 - 3 p.m. Lend a hand with the final harvest. Park admission fee

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

Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Monday-Friday, Nov 6 Nov 30

Creations by Valerie Manning Monday, Nov 14

5 a.m. - 10 p.m

Mixed Media painting class

Painting by local artist Valerie Manning

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Mission Coffee 150 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 386-5988

Children 6 and up Painting class

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

Saturday, Nov 5 - Wednesday, Nov 9

Tuesday, Nov 15

Juried Photography Exhibit

Grapes of Wrath discussion

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

4 - 5 p.m.

View Photographic art and mingle with photographers

Noted Steinbeck authority to lead discussion

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Tuesday, Nov 15

November Reading Series: Student Readings

12 noon - 1 p.m. Readings by Chabot College students

Chabot College , Little Theatre 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-6600

Fremont Main Library Fukaya Room A 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 574-2063 Friday, Nov 5 - Sunday, Nov 19

Servant of Two Masters

8 p.m. A Classic Italian Comedy

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

SUBMITTED BY SHERYL CRAIG Bring the family to visit Santa Claus at NewPark Mall in Newark. Children of all ages are invited to tell Santa what is on their wish list, and take a photo with the famous man in the red suit. All children who visit Santa will receive a free Christmas coloring book titled “You Mean The World To Me.” Santa’s Hours: November 18-December 15* Monday-Thursday, 11am-7pm Friday-Saturday, 11am-8pm Sunday, 12noon-6pm December 16-18* Friday-Saturday, 10am-8pm Sunday, 12noon-7pm December 19-December 23* Daily 11am-9pm December 24* Saturday, 9am-5pm *Santa takes occasional breaks throughout the day.

Wednesday, Nov 16

Energy Smart Luncheon

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Free Energy Smart Program sponsored by the City of Union City

Crowne Plaza Hotel 32083 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City (510) 675-5323 amelias@unioncity.org Wednesday, Nov 16

Lego Fungineering $

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play with LEGO's and learn about engineering and design

Silliman Activity Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 742-4400

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California Dungeness Crab Season Opens SUBMITTED BY CARRIE WILSON California’s sportsmen and women have prepared their crab pots and hoop nets for the statewide recreational Dungeness crab season which opened November 5. "Crab populations appear to be robust this year, especially in Central California, coming off a record harvest during the 2010-11 season,” said DFG Senior Environmental Scientist Pete Kalvass, who oversees the Invertebrate Management Project. “This could mean another great season for recreational crabbers.” Crab pots (or traps), loop traps and hoop nets are all popular methods for catching the tasty crustacean. New regulations this year require hoop netters to raise their nets to the surface to inspect the contents of the net at least every two hours. Any undersize crabs and incidentally caught fish and invertebrates can then be more quickly released. The main purpose of the new regulation is to ensure that each fisherman closely monitors his or her gear and does not allow any equipment to be abandoned in state waters. Trap fishermen should also closely monitor their traps because lost trap gear can continue to fish and adversely impact the fishery by becoming a self-baiting crab killer. Recreational crabbers may keep up to 10 Dungeness crabs per day, or six crabs if fishing from a party boat south of Mendocino County. Dungeness crab may not be taken within San Francisco or San Pablo bays, which are important crab nursery areas. The recreational size limit for Dungeness crab is five and three-quarter inches measured across the shell, directly in front of and excluding the lateral spines. Crab taken from party boats must measure at least six inches across. For a measurement diagram, see the DFG website at http://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=36325. Dungeness crabs generally prefer cooler northern and central California waters and are uncommon south of Point Conception. They are usually found on sandy or sand-mud bottoms at depths of less than 300 feet, although they can be found in almost any sea floor habitat, and have been documented at depths of 750 feet or more. For more information regarding recreational Dungeness crab fishing regulations and other crab species, please visit the DFG Marine Region website at www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/invertebrate/crabs.asp.

Sports fun at the Milpitas Sports Center SUBMITTED BY RENEE LORENTZEN Come work off some steam at Cardio Kickboxing on Tuesday evenings at the Milpitas Sports Center from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Aerobic cardio and kickboxing is for those who want to increase upper body strength, define and tone the midsection and lower body, and learn elements of self-defense. Studies show that working out in the morning helps to improve your metabolism. Why not kick start your mornings by joining fitness camp at the Milpitas Sports Center? This fun class builds friendships and muscle tone with exciting workouts and drills. The class also improves agility, core strength, coordination and cardiovascular fitness. The Fitness Camp is held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Get in high gear and avoid putting on the typical holiday 10 pound gain. Join us at lunch time to work off those holiday goodies. We offer classes Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Body Architect, Interval Mix, Lunchtime Yoga, Pilates, and Butts and Gutts). Yoga helps develop your strength, flexibility, endurance and overall calmness. Why not join us at the Milpitas Sports Center for a wide range of yoga classes including Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Beginning Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Lunchtime Yoga, FIT Yoga, Hatha Dynamic Yoga and Prenatal Yoga. All fitness levels are welcome. Reasonable drop-in rates, visit passes and memberships are available to meet your needs. For more information regarding this class and other wellness programs, call the Milpitas Sports Center at (408) 586-3225 or come visit us at 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd.

Girls' Volleyball: Logan is #1 SUBMITTED BY COACH STEVE BURMASTER James Logan (JLHS) defeated Irvington, November 4 at American High School to become the #1 seed of the Mission Valley Athletic League and gain an automatic birth to the North Coast Section Championships. Game scores were: 2624, 24-26, 25-23, 25-18 With identical records, this "tie breaker" match determined the #1 seed out of the MVAL and an automatic birth into the North Coast Section Championships which begin Wednesday, November 9. JLHS should be at home for their first round match. Go Colts!

Moreau completes perfect season SUBMITTED BY ROSE BORJA In a women’s tennis match with San Lorenzo November 1 at Hidden Hills, the Mariners continued to dominate their competition and completed an undefeated HAAL season (14-0). Moreau Catholic - 5

San Lorenzo - 2

Singles Nicole Dawang (MC) d. Juana Li (SLZ) 6-0, 6-0 Jana Lee (MC) d. Claudia Diep (SLZ) 6-0, 6-0 Lisa Wilson (MC) d. Marinella Bohol (SLZ) 6-0, 6-0 Nikki Acosta (SLZ) d. Danielle Molina (MC) 64, 6-1 Doubles LeiAhn Drake/Ianne DeLeon (MC) d. Norma Canche/Donica Worthington (SLZ) 6-0, 6-0 Amanda Ang/Ashley Ma (MC) d. Beijo Lee/Rebeccah Johnson-Souza (SLZ) 6-2, 6-0 Cuiping Zhao/Yara Jacques (SLZ) d. Caroline Yabut/Chelsea Singh (MC) 5-7, 6-3, 10-6

Ohlone ends season on a winning note SUBMITTED BY COACH JEREMY PEÑAFLOR

Ohlone College Volleyball ended Coast Conference North Division play with a win against San Jose City College in 3 sets (25-18, 25-9, 25-13). With the win, the Renegades improved their record to an overall 15-6 and a conference record of 6-4. With three more Coast Conference crossover matches left, the Renegades hope to acquire more wins to solidify a birth into the state playoffs for the first time in at least a decade. Up next for the Renegades is Hartnell College. The match will be held at the Fremont campus in Epler Gymnasium (building 9) on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. Go Renegades!

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Elevation Arts Academy SUBMITTED BY DEBORAH DORFFI HANSANA Soulciety, the Hayward-based non-profit, will be offering a free, after-school dance program to youth aged 13 to 18, starting November 15, 2011. The program, known as the Elevation Arts Academy, will run until June 2012. This is an opportunity for those who love to dance and are passionate about learning to also help their community. Beginners’ and intermediate classes are available. Dennis Infante and RJ KoolRaul Navalta will teach Locking on Tuesdays, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and B-Boying on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Youth, in Hayward and surrounding communities, may exchange community hours for dance classes. An hour of community service provides a three-hour dance class with instruction on dance standards, dance culture and much more. To see videos and download the application, medical release and rules, visit www.soulciety.org/elevating-arts-afterschool-program For more information, email info@soulciety.org

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Gutierrez completes Eagle Scout project

Matt Gutierrez (fifth from left, front row) with his volunteer crew, Fire Station No. 4, Union City.

Fremont Unified School District Board meeting report BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH The following are highlights from the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Board meeting held on October 26, 2011. Closed Session/Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Dr. James Morris reported on the following two appointments that were approved: Rosalinda Cuevas-Carrero as Categorical Program Manager, Department of State and Federal Programs. John Schroeder as GATE Program Coordinator. Budget Update: Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Micaela Ochoa reported that she is currently working on the 1st Interim Report for 2011-2012 and updating projections for November 1 through the end of the year. Ochoa is also coordinating with HR (Human Resources) regarding a more detailed calendar in the next few months. Consent Calendar/Public Comment: In support of the school district proclaiming November as “Sikh Awareness Month,” Mr. Singh a member of the local Sikh community as well as a Sikh National Coalition member, spoke regarding a survey that had been done by their organization. It detailed multiple incidents of harassment towards members of the Sikh community, particularly after 9-11. He hoped that by this proclamation, the schools and the Fremont community would be more accepting of all. Regular Board Agenda Item - Innovative Education Grants: Nine FUSD teachers were recognized for the completion of their projects, which were funded by grants received through Fremont Education Foundation’s (FEF)“Innovative Education Grants” program, for the past 2010-2011 school year. “We have incredible teachers here,” said Superintendent Morris. The teachers are: Joyce Aguilar and Mariapia Cowley, Grimmer Elementary; Robert Benn, American High; Jamil Elkhouri, Hopkins Junior High; Jeff Poe, Millard Elementary; Sharon Ram, Fremont Adult School; Kyra Wheaton, American High; Yelena Zimon, Fremont Adult School; and Casey Morreira, Walters Junior High. In addition, Friday, February 24 was announced as the date for the next FEF “Excellence in Education Gala,” which raises funds for the above mentioned grants. Regular Board Agenda Item – Homework Policies: The Board received the report and obtained feedback on the Homework Policy to determine how well the new directives, on the amounts of assigned homework, are being followed. (The Homework Board policy 6154 was updated for implementation beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.) A teacher committee was established to help gather data from parents, students and teachers for this purpose. They presented their information to the Board with recommendations that there be some minor changes, such as: noting that Honors classes may require more time for study and that homework may be occasionally assigned over weekends, for example. Public Comments: In regard to changes to the Homework Policy, Fremont parent Ann Crosbie stated that the current policy was not being followed as had been intended. “Students are still receiving homework on weekends and holidays. The wording on the report is not clear. I think the report is biased. I don’t think we should make any changes until the current policy is implemented fully across the district,” said Crosbie. Superintendent Morris responded, “Teachers know that the information has to be discussed and opened up to parents and the wider community. The report will be shared with the PRAA (Parent Representative Advisory Association) [at each school]. These items are still open for discussion and not to be approved yet,” said Morris. Board Trustee Lara York added, “At the Secondary level, with multiple teachers, how do we do this for the kids so they have family time or extra-curricular activities? I’m concerned that the Honors kids can do more all the time and they’re not getting enough sleep. I think the health of our students is important to how well they learn in the classroom.” Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Dr. Deborah Sims, thanked the committee for their efforts, and stated, “Now we will continue to bring feedback from other community and parent groups, and then tackle the Elementary level. This is just the beginning. Thanks for this input.” Regular Board Agenda Item - Elementary Health and Sex Education Curriculum:

BY SIMON WONG PHOTO COURTESY OF NELSON KIRK Union City resident and member of Mission Peak District Scout Troop 273 Matt Gutierrez completed his Eagle Scout Project at the end of August 2011 at Fire Station No 4, Union City. The 18-year old and his crew converted an existing front lawn into a low-maintenance and waterconserving landscape using a bay-friendly technique called sheet mulching. The latter entails laying cardboard or newspaper over an existing lawn, then placing layers of compost and wood mulch on top. The layers suppress weed growth and decompose naturally to create a vibrant ecosystem containing healthier soil and plants. Day lilies, sea lavender, harbor dwarf nandina and electric pink cordyline were planted in the area in front of the fire station and on Eastin Court. Union City Public Works staff Alex Quintero and Eugene Gordillo assisted. The bay-friendly landscape requires watering once every two weeks instead of three or four times per week which the lawn used to need at this time of year. It is hoped that this project will encourage homeowners to substitute drought-tolerant gardens for their thirsty lawns. “The idea for the project arose through discussion with Union City Grounds Supervisor Nelson Kirk. I liked the idea of saving water by using ecofriendly plants; it reminded me of part of the Outdoor Code, ‘Be conservation minded,’ explained Gutierrez. “I started planning my Eagle Project on May, 26, 2011. Before executing the work on-site, I wrote a proposal containing key planning facts - what items would be needed, where to source them, identifying what the volunteers would do at each stage of the works and contingency plans to overcome any problems that might arise. The project’s completion depended on successful management of the volunteer crew. I consulted Mr. Kirk about the species we would plant and the quantities of mulch and cardboard required. Troop 273’s Scoutmaster, Lee Amon, approved the project. Completion of my

Materials currently being used to teach “Health and Sex Education” curriculum to elementary students utilizes considerably out of date videos and a guide. To ameliorate this situation, in 2010, the Board asked for the curriculum to be updated and a committee comprised of a school nurse and teachers from the fourth, fifth and sixth grades was formed. Recommendations were previously presented at the June 16, 2011 and September 29, 2011 Board meetings. At this Board meeting, the committee was seeking approval for the adoption of their curriculum choices for the fourth, fifth and sixth grade Health and Sex Education curriculum. Committee members in attendance to present their report were: Dr. Jan March, Director of Assessment and Instruction, and teachers Dan Carscadden, Antoinette Schlobohm and Karen Chapman. “It’s really about educating the whole child, social skills, healthy lifestyle, and making educated choices,” said Superintendent Morris. The new curriculum is in line with “understanding the process of growth and development,” one of the guidelines identified in the Education Code as part of the State Health Framework for California Schools. The Superintendent recommended an “all opt in” program, where parents would give permission for their child to participate or not. For those students who elect to “opt out” of the Health and Sex Education program, an alternate learning activity would be prepared for them. Public Comments: Fifth grade teacher, Sherea Westra, commented that she was happy to support the recommendations of the committee. Additionally, she said she would be appreciative to have current and up to date curriculum for her students. District parent, Hiu Ng had concerns about the length (number of days) of the Health and Sex Education component. Initially, most of the Board members appeared supportive of the adoption of the proposed curriculum; however, both Trustees Lily Mei and Larry

Eagle Project represents a big step forward in my Scouting life; it was an opportunity to assume responsibility for others through my own actions and decisions to achieve a goal,” he added. For Gutierrez, becoming an Eagle Scout means more responsibility. He is mindful of what he has learned, viz. helping others whenever he can and applying the skills he has acquired through Scouting to real life situations. The Chabot College student joined Cub Scouts as a Tiger Cub when he was in the first grade, aged 6, and has worked steadily towards becoming an Eagle Scout. Twenty-one merit badges are needed towards qualification as an Eagle Scout; a dozen are compulsory and the remaining nine are elective. Gutierrez has earned 29 - Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Environmental Science, Family Life, First Aid, Lifesaving, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Swimming, Basketry, Fingerprinting, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Archery, Art, Electronics, Fishing, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Motor Boating, Painting, Skating, Music, Pets, Canoeing, Small Boat Sailing and Reading. As for the future, Gutierrez plans to transfer from Chabot College, Hayward, and to become an Electrical Engineer and work with Robotics. For more information about Scouting within the San Francisco Bay Area Council, visit www.sfbac.org. Alternatively contact Joe Barton at (510) 577-9227 and joeb@sfbac.org or Steve Armstrong at starmstr@comcast.net about the different scouting units in the Mission Peak District (serves Fremont, Union City and Newark) and Tres Ranchos District (serves Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and San Leandro). For more information about Scouting within the Santa Clara County Council, visit www.scccbsa.org. Alternatively, contact Ken Schott at (408) 280-5088 or ken@scccbsa.org about the different scouting units in the Coyote Creek District (serves Edenvale, Evergreen, Milpitas, Berryessa, Alum Rock, Mt. Pleasant, parts of downtown and East San Jose).

Sweeney voiced several concerns regarding the content and wanted additional feedback. Trustee Wu stated that she felt that the FLASH curriculum for sixth graders was “giving too much information.” She added that she had “concerns over various sensitive aspects and didn’t want to expose them too early.” The committee members tried to clarify, to the Board, that the curriculum selected gives age-appropriate information on a variety of areas ranging from setting boundaries and puberty, to hygiene and self-esteem, etc., and are not teaching students how to have sex. Additionally, the lessons and DVDs shown would be taught and shown separately to the male students and female students at the three grade levels. After well over two hours of lengthy discussion, this issue actually ended up needing two separate motions. The first motion by Trustee York was made to approve adoption of the complete curriculum for fourth – sixth grade. The motion failed with Trustees Wu, Mei and Sweeney voting nay; York and Gebhardt voted aye. When this first motion did not pass, Trustee York voiced her frustration commenting: “This was our job to get this done tonight. I’m disappointed that we’re sending this back. A lot of staff time will be used on this again. Why can’t we be leaders for the community? We have many other issues to deal with.” After some additional input, Trustee Sweeney made a second motion to accept only the 4th and 5th grade curriculum for Health and Sex Education, with some caveats, and recommended that the 6th grade component be reviewed further and brought back for the December Board meeting. This motion passed with Trustees Gebhardt, Sweeney and Mei voting aye; Wu and York voted nay. Superintendent Morris added, “This is a very difficult topic. We all have a commitment to do the best for kids.” Regular Board Agenda Item – Transitional Kindergarten Program: Changes in the required birthday for entering kindergarten and first grade will go into effect starting with the 2012-2013 school year, per SB continued on page 26

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Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.ci.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).

Fremont City Council

Newark City Council

Fremont City Council November 1, 2011 Consent: Villa D’Este public utility easement and summary vacation Accept $276,000 of Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) grant funds and $69,000 matching funds for Warm Springs Specific Plan. Accept $224,000 of MTC grant funds and $56,000 matching funds for City Center Precise Zoning Project Approve new Memorandum of Understanding with Fremont Police Managers Association

Hayward City Council

Newark City Council October 27, 2011 Presentations and Proclamations: New and promoted employees presented Proclaim October as Filipino-American History Month Written Communications: One-year renewal of Conditional Use Permit to convert existing food mart and auto repair facility into a food mart only during remodel; construct a full-service, drive-thru car wash at 35425 Newark Boulevard.

Ceremonial: Recognize Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station of resource conservation and safety

Consent: Cancel November 24 City Council meeting Accept Office of Traffic Safety “Avoid the 21” grant Approve emergency expenditure for repair of safety lighting at Sportsfield Park

Other Business: Presentation by Union Sanitary District General Manager Richard Currie of the work and accomplishments of the district. BART staff presentation of timeline, current status and future work to extend BART to Warm Springs and San Jose. Current tunnel project at Lake Elizabeth is on target and a contract for grading, track and overpass at Walnut Avenue has been awarded.

Non-Consent: Adopt an Urgency Ordinance to prohibit marijuana dispensaries in the City of Newark Consider an appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit for a medical cannabis dispensary (N.B.D. Collective) and a planned unit development at 7180 Thornton Avenue (denied 5-0) Appeal City Manager’s denial of a business license to Alpha Rising, Inc. for a medical marijuana dispensary at 7200 Jarvis Avenue. (denied 5-0)

Mayor Bob Wasserman Aye Vice Mayor Suzanne Lee Chan Aye Anu Natarajan Aye Bill Harrison Aye Dominic Dutra Aye

Mayor David Smith Vice Mayor Luis Freitas Alan Nagy Ana Apodaca Alberto Huezo

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Hayward City Council November 1, 2011 Consent Accepted resignation of Flo Samuels from the Community Services Commission. Established the city’s contribution for active and retirees’ medical premiums set by the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) for calendar year 2012. This has seen a 39 percent increase since the start of 2007. Legislative Business Executed East Bay Regional Communications System Authority ((EBRCSA) project operating agreement; this constitutes the city’s participation in the East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS) and satisfies the Federal Communications Commission’s mandate to meet narrow banding requirements by January 1, 2013. Fully joining EBRCS would entail replacement of 600 radio units (500 for Fire and Police and 100 for Public Works and Maintenance Services) for a one-time investment cost of $3.4M plus a recurring annual fee of $288,000. The city will adopt a phased implementation starting in 2012. Public Comment Gloria Ortega, Hayward Redevelopment Agency, encouraged participation in the Santa Paws Pet Parade on December 3, 2011, at 10 p.m. in Downtown Hayward. For more details and to register for the parade, visit www.hayward-ca.gov/santapawsparade or call (510) 583-4262. Jim Drake expressed concern about the rumored demolition of Hetch Hetchy Dam and queried why the City of Hayward sources its

Presentation: Proclaimed November 11, 2011 Veterans Day in Milpitas; ceremony will be held Friday November 11 at 9:00 AM in Veterans Plaza to honor veterans. Consent: Received progress report on Emergency Contract Work Order for Variable Frequency Drives and pump motor assemblies for the Ayer Pump Station; all three motor and pump assemblies and variable frequency drives have been rebuilt, tested and are operational. Works completed within the $650,000 budget. Received investment portfolio status report for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Principal cost and market value of the City’s investment portfolio was $152.4M and $153.6M, respectively; rate of return was 1.29 percent. Established Affordable Housing Selection Process for the City’s Housing Authority; criteria include: families of veterans and service personnel, people displaced by public or private sectors, people who work in Milpitas, who live in Milpitas or Santa Clara County (at least 90 days). Additional criteria also considered for senior housing applications. Authorized sale of five affordable housing units and authorized donation of proceeds and acceptance of the donation to the Housing Authority to enter into five loans not to exceed $235,000. Approved operating transfer of $1.25M from the General Fund to the Housing Authority and appropriated $235,000 of housing loans from the Housing Authority. Approved donation of $250 to Curtner Elementary School for the Third Grade’s Walk-A-Thon in response to teacher Rachel Decker’s request for assistance. Confirmed restrictions on an affordable housing unit located at 340 Celebration Dr. Grant Deed was recorded with the City of Milpitas instead of the Redevelopment Agency, and is restricted as an affordable unit to further the goals of providing affordable housing to Milpitas residents. Public Hearing: Approved the Citation Residential Project located at 1200 Piper Dr.; amendments will increase dwelling units from 639 to 732, replace one condominium building with 94 townhouses and add a fifth story to wrap buildings. Robert Marini mentioned increased traffic and higher water/sewage rates, and three Carpenter’s Local Union 405 members voiced concerns of soil contamination and asked for further project reviews. Amendment approval includes a local art piece installation and consideration of local labor.

Mayor Michael Sweeney – Yes Barbara Halliday – Yes Olden Henson – Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Bill Quirk – Yes Mark Salinas – Yes Francisco Zermeño – Yes

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water from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) given that water rates have increased. Bob Bauman, Director of Public Works, confirmed there are no plans to demolish Hetch Hetchy Dam, so Hayward residents will continue to receive Hetch Hetchy water via the SFPUC which will progress with seismic improvements to its system whose costs are reflected by the higher water rates. Kelly Greenne, Chair, Hayward Library Commission, expressed dismay that she and three commissioners might be removed from the Library Commission because of the requirement to take sexual harassment and ethics courses. She regards the requirement, per se, as unethical and feels such courses will not make incumbents better commissioners. Legal counsel advises that such training is required by AB 1825 which requires employers to provide training for employees but Greenne counters that commissioners are volunteers and she was not informed of the requirement when asked to continue to serve. She has attended library services workshops locally and in Sacramento, at her own expense, to inform herself and become an effective commissioner for Hayward. She requested exemptions for incumbents who were not originally informed of the need for classes when appointed.

Approved the Shea Residential Project located at 1201 South Main Street; project would allow 204 dwelling units in a four-story building wrapped around a parking garage and courtyard, and includes a density bonus in exchange for providing affordable units. Robert Marini reiterated his concerns about increased traffic and higher water/sewage rates. Redevelopment Agency: Received Financial Status Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The General Fund received approximately $7.4M in total revenue. Sales tax revenue and Transit Occupancy Tax revenues saw year-on-year increases of approximately $505,000 and $84,000, respectively. Reports of the Mayor and Councilmember: Heard report from City Attorney on Records Retention Policy. Updated Record Retention policy adopted September 2011, and sets the amount of time the City can retain records, which is in accordance with State Law requirements; discussion centered on whether security camera footage should be considered public record. New Business: Reviewed funding priorities for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds and added the following active projects to the priorities list: Capital Projects (non-public services) Park Renovation Project No. 31 at $200,000,and Sidewalk Replacement No. 58 at $150,000; Public Services Historic Preservation and Code Enforcement (no cost estimates available). The estimated CDBG funding for Capital Project (non-public services) for FY 2012-13 is $300,000; estimated CDBG funding for Public Services for FY 2012-13 is $75,000. All CDBG funding must meet either CDBG Program Objectives or National Objectives that benefit affordable and decent housing and economic opportunities for moderate and low income people and to prevent urban blight. Public Forum: Rebecca Villalobos would like the planned Main Street Park to be developed without a play structure. Robert Marini asked why polls are not utilized more extensively throughout the City to inform citizens of ongoing issues. Mayor Jose Esteves Vice Mayor Pete McHugh Debbie Giordano Jose Gomez Jr. Althea Polanski

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Fremont Unified School District Board meeting report 1381(the Kindergarten Readiness Act) which was signed into law September 2010. This Senate Bill also established a Transitional Kindergarten program, for those students who do not make the age cut-off. Basically, this is a “Pre-K” program which offers developmental educational experiences geared for the younger child, before entering kindergarten the following (2nd) year. To be admitted into kindergarten, at the beginning of the school year, a child must have his/her fifth birthday on or before November 1 for 2012-2013 school year; before October 1 for the 2013-2014 school year; before September 1 for the 2014-2015 school year and so on.

Regular Board Agenda Item – Secondary Science and Social Science Sequencing: Director of Secondary Education, James Maxwell and Diana Brumbaugh, Assistant Principal at Mission San Jose High, presented an informational report on what they have determined regarding the sequencing of Science and Social Science at the Secondary level. Some or our secondary schools do not offer the same courses or place them in the same sequence of when they are to be taken by students. Also, Maxwell stated, that although many students are in “advanced classes,” (AP or Honors) they are disappointed by the low numbers of “underserved” students in those classes. “We need to encourage them at the lower grade levels,” said Maxwell. He added, “These inequities are not only in our district, but across the county and the country.” Trustee York questioned whether the Integrated Science course, offered during 8th and 9th grade should continue, as most students skip it. American High School has asked to become a possible Science Magnet school. The district goal is to get students to take more UC acceptable courses. Staff will continue to work on these areas and update as needed.

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Dancing with the council of the prior discussion was superfluous and, as the clock ticked, political fodder flowed. “Thank You” was liberally heaped on the council plate with toppings of “wonderful” and little additional substance.

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have continually been mystified by repetitious rhetoric that, at times, dominates council meetings. When I ask some councilmembers about this, the response is that things look much different from center stage than from the receiving end. Compulsion to comment is overwhelming and, even if platitudes of “wonderful” and “excellent” have been repeated many times by other councilmembers, the urge to add another round of superfluous praise is overwhelming. After all, what if others are credited with thoughts, expressions or questions that were in your mind as well? What would voters think? In a highly unusual conclusion to a recent Fremont City Council meeting, the gavel fell after Councilmember Dutra simply noted that all had been said before him and Mayor Wasserman quickly followed by closing the meeting. It was a refreshing moment since much

As I left for home, thankful for an early evening, I pondered the dilemma of politicians... how to make sure observers understand that silence or limited comments are not an indicator of lack of preparedness or vigilance. Catching a few minutes of America’s Got Talent and thinking of brief views of X-Factor and, when possible, some time with the A Capella magic of The Sing Off, I noticed that within a relatively short period of time, acts are presented, critiqued and judged… with time for commercials! How is this done? Simple props allow judges to make comments, agreeing or disagreeing; then hoist a paddle with a numeric judgment. It is simple, clean and leaves a definite impression of where each judge stands. Very few are ambivalent about the judge, Simon, who clearly expresses his sentiments. Others take individual approaches but viewers are aware of their thoughts and critical analysis. Although a patronizing pattern appears every so

often, time limits and control by a moderator moves things along. Maybe we can try a similar approach for council meetings and councilmembers prone to wax on without little sign of waning. If each has a limited amount of time to comment and then follows with a numeric paddle, we could look for a series of superfluous 10’s or maybe real evaluations that force true analysis. Although this approach appeals to me, I am a bit hesitant since those paddles may be turned in my direction. In any event, it may be worth studying media methods for holding audience attention and creating clear and worthwhile comments.

In 2008, California voters approved a high-speed rail project. Now, Governor Jerry Brown has challenged California to think big again. The release of the High-Speed Rail Draft Business Plan is a cornerstone of that challenge and shows how this statewide transportation network will create more than 100,000 jobs in the next five years and more than 1 million over the course of its construction in California. It is a business plan for Californians who want jobs and cleaner air and who know the existing transportation infrastructure cannot support the state’s population growth. It also keeps California at the forefront of technology, innovation and in the global economy. The new business plan recognizes that the project will be built one step at a time and that each of those building blocks, while moving toward a statewide whole, will bring value to the regions served. The plan reflects honest, realistic and credible financial assumptions to guide project decisions. The first step is the construction of a 130-

mile stretch in the Central Valley for about $6 billion, using already identified funding and breaking ground in less than a year, with completion in 2017. The second step is to extend this initial construction either north, connecting Bakersfield to San Jose, or south, connecting Merced to the San Fernando Valley. If the decision is made to build south first, this will cost $27 billion and be completed in 2021. This is also the point at which trains will generate revenues from initial passenger service and the project will be able to attract private capital to help fund further expansions of the system. Further steps include building the remaining sections needed to create a “Bay to Basin” system that connects San Jose to the San Fernando Valley. New construction and future improvements to Caltrain in the Bay Area and Metrolink in Southern California will blend these services with the high-speed rail system to make possible a “one-seat ride” from San Francisco to Los Angeles. This “blended” system will utilize upgraded existing regional rail services and will connect San Francisco

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to Los Angeles and Anaheim. The goal is to complete this part of the system several years earlier than the full system and reduce the overall cost estimate by $20 billion. Extending dedicated high-speed rail service into downtown San Francisco and LA/Anaheim may cost $98 billion over 20 years. Although the costs are high, the challenges facing California are also huge. Efficient movement of people and goods throughout the State is essential to the California’s economy and quality of life; doing nothing in the face of exponential population growth is not an option. Without high-speed rail, the state will face much larger and more serious environmental and economic threats to the quality of life and struggle to expand freeways and airports to keep up with the growing needs of the population. Read about California’s plan for the future of this project at http://tinyurl.com/3nq4cvs, then provide the California High Speed Rail Authority with feedback and comment at http://tinyurl.com/6tndf73

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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG11601895 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Maung Tin Myint for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Maung Tin Myint to Danny Yap 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: 01/20/2012, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: 514 The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., Hayward, CA 94544 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: What’s Happening Tri-City Voice Date: 10-27-11 C. DON CLAY Judge of the Superior Court 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/11 CNS-2199262#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 457945 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Suju’s Coffee & Tea, 3602 Thornton Ave., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Bhoomi Inc., CA., 3602 Thornton Ave., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/18/2000 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/ Mahesh Patel, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 2, 2011 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section

14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/11 CNS-2202634# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 457946 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Suju’s Coffee & Tea, 4949 Stevenson Blvd., Suite B, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Bhoomi Inc., CA., 3602 Thornton Ave., Fremont, Ca 94536 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/2/11 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/ Manesh Patel, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 2, 2011 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/11 CNS-2202633# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 457728 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Interactive Design Solutions, 4909 Conway Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda; PO Box 546, Fremont, CA 94537 Scott D. Shepard, 4909 Conway Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1989 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/ Scott D. Shepard This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 27, 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). 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/11 CNS-2201539# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 457643 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

Kumon Math & Reading Center of Union City - East, 34712 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda 34389 Epling Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555 Incredible Learners, Inc., CA, 34389 Epling Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jayanthi Subramanian, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 26, 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). 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/11 CNS-2199258# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 456597 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Heartbox Photography, 4463 Hyde Common, Unit 312, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Maria Veronica Eugenio Abelaye, 4463 Hyde Common, Unit 312, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Veronica Eugenio Abelaye This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 27, 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). 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/11 CNS-2194502# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 456839-40 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1) San Francisco Salt Company, (2) San Francisco Bath Salt Company, 33231 Transit Ave., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda LJW Incorporated, California, 33231 Transit Ave., Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/1/11

GTE Mobilnet of California, LP (dba Verizon Wireless) is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located at 222 Country Club Drive, Hayward, Alameda County, CA. The new facility will consist of the construction of a 105-foot monopine and a 15’8” by 35’ equipment shelter. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Project 61095415-AMG c/o EBI Consulting, 11445 E Via Linda, Suite 2, #472, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, via telephone at (585) 815-3290 or e-mail agodat@ebiconsulting.com.

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/ Lee Williamsen, CEO/Founder This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 4, 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). 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/11 CNS-2194499# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 456863 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Tadamasa Ramen, 34672 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda; Mailing Address: 3883 Milton Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555 Shau Ping Ho, 3883 Milton Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Shau Ping Ho This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 4, 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). 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/11 CNS-2193778# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 457276 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Power Plumbing & Rooter, 4940 Antioch Loop, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Rameez Khan, 4940 Antioch Loop, Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/13/11. 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/ Rameez Khan This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 13, 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). 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/11 CNS-2193770# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 456757 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mantiques, 37390 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda. Joseph J. Tarquini, 5325 Brophy Dr., Fremont, CA 94536. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/1/11. 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/ Joseph Tarquini This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 30, 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). 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8/11 CNS-2191181#

GOVERNMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSA-Purchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, 9thFloor, Oakland, CA 94612 MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT and MEETING - S. County Project #CPP99C515500000 East County Hall of Justice Hazardous Materials Abatement and Demolition, Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 9:30 a.m., 4825 Gleason Drive, Rm. 405, Dublin, CA VOLUNTARY PRE-BID NETWORKING MEETING - N. County Project #CPP99C515500000 East County Hall of Justice Hazardous Materials Abatement and Demolition, Friday, November 18, 2011 at 9:30 a.m., 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1105, Oakland, CA Attendance at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is required Responses Due by 2:00 pm on December 14, 2011 County Contact: Rod Freitag at (510) 208-9522 or via email: rod.freitag@acgov.org Information regarding the above may be obtained at the Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 11/8/11 CNS-2201793#

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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Royal Wife, and her daughter, Nadia, who played one of the King’s many children. Nadia was seven and it was her first musical. All those children cooped up together sometimes made for as much drama backstage as onstage. Lisa still recalls one night when Nadia became so upset, she and her daughter skipped the curtain call and fled out the back door of the theatre. Next show all was forgiven and the show went on. Lisa and Nadia went on to perform in six more shows together at the Douglas Morrisson. Bonnie Lowe plays a Royal Wife in the current production. She first saw “The King and I” when she was about 10, and she loved everything about it, the music, dancing, and the storyline. A member of the DMT chorus, Bonnie says she didn’t let anyone know she was auditioning for a part in a musical (“Tale of Cinderella” in 2008). Now past her fears, she’s thrilled to be part of the ensemble (there are 39 performers), and enjoys the whole process, from auditions to rehearsals, blocking and staging - all pieces of the puzzle that come together for the public on opening night.

There’s also a special and somewhat poignant symmetry about closing 2011 with “The King and I” –Nancy McCullough Engle retired this past spring after more than three decades leading the Douglas Morrisson. This production marks the final show of her final season. The show runs November 11 through December 4, with tickets $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $20 for juniors and students. Special prices are available for groups of ten or more. The Box Office is open Tuesday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and can be reached at (510) 881-6777. Additional information is available at www.dmtonline.org. The King and I Friday, Nov 11 – Dec 4 8 p.m. (Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.) Douglas Morrisson Theatre 22311 N. Third Street, Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org

Bend lawn chair balloonist plans Baghdad flight AP WIRE SERVICE BEND, Ore. (AP), Nov 03 _ Bend gas station owner Kent Couch who floated to Idaho in 2008 in a lawn chair is planning another cluster balloon adventure _ in Baghdad. Couch told KTVZ (http://bit.ly/rsFqas ) he was invited by Iraqi daredevil Fareed Lafta who wants to lift off with him Nov. 15 at a Talent for Youth Conference in the Green Zone. Couch says he's working with U.S. and Iraqi military to make sure they'll be secure on what he hopes will be a flight of more than 400 miles at an elevation of 25,000 feet, using oxygen masks. Couch says he fears entering Iran and would set down right away if the balloons drift that direction. He and his wife are leaving Thursday for Baghdad with a film crew from Bend's White Knuckle Studios. ___ Information from: KTVZ-TV, http://www.ktvz.com/

Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477

Tuesday, Nov 8 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, Nov 9 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 Thursday, Nov 10 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Stellar Academy, 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood School, 33955 Emilia Ln., Fremont 4:55 – 5:30 p.m. Weibel School, 45135 So. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 – 6:20 p.m. Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., Fremont Monday, Nov 14 1:00 – 2:10 p.m. Fame Charter School, 16244 Carolyn St., San Leandro 2:30 – 3:25 p.m. Cherryland

School, 585 Willow Ave., Hayward 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, Fremont Tuesday, Nov 15 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, Nov 16 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Eden House Apts., 1601 165th Ave., San Leandro 3:00 – 3:35 p.m. Ashland Village Apt., 1300 Kentwood Ln., 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

Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information about the Bookmobile call (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, Nov 16 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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Tong “David” Tong RESIDENT OF FREMONT June 19, 1911 - October 23, 2011

Janice Elaine Crapo

George M. McCarthy

RESIDENT OF NEWARK December 18, 1936 - October 14, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 12, 1928 - October 28, 2011

David F. Donaldson

Leon W. Mineau

RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 22, 1953 - October 30, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 9, 1920 - October 27, 2011

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Sudhir Puran

RESIDENT OF HAYWARD March 1, 1948 - October 31, 2011

Matilda C. Green RESIDENT OF LAS VEGAS, NV March 22, 1922 - November 4, 2011

Wilma M. Silva

RESIDENT OF NEWARK April 22, 1957 - August 5, 2011

Celia Ramirez RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 20, 1932 - August 8, 2011

Saokram Bouth

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RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 28, 1941 - September 11, 2011

Thomas J. McCall, Jr.

Ruperto Vasquez

RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 25, 1942 - October 31, 2011

Isaias de Melo Sousa

RESIDENT OF MODESTO July 17, 1923 - November 4, 2011

Sharon Chandler-Tindall

RESIDENT OF TRACY July 6, 1933 - November 3, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 27, 1922 - October 5, 2011

Lupe Arriola RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 15, 1926 - October 10, 2011

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Grace Feng of Hayward has enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and departed on October 11, 2011, for Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas, to start basic training. In a special ceremony at the Military Enlistment Processing Center San Jose, U.S. Army Maj. Gary Green temporarily relinquished command of the center to allow Chris Verbil to privately administer the Oath of Enlistment to Feng who looks forward to a career in the military; she plans to use the in-service educational opportunities as much as possible to pursue a college degree and, hopefully, a career as a pilot. She has promised to keep the Hayward Air Rally updated as she travels on this journey. Feng's mother explained that her daughter would definitely not have considered this path had she not won a Hayward Air Rally scholarship to attend the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2010 Air Academy at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Her experience helped make up her mind. “When we initiated the Hayward Air Rally scholarship program, I don't think the Committee necessarily consid-

ered the military alone as an option for our scholarship recipients but I’m proud to report that we’re starting to see the real benefit of our program. I look forward to many future success

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ucy Liu of Fremont, CA, a junior at Wellesley College, has been awarded a Katharine Malone Prize for Academic Excellence, the most prestigious academic award a Wellesley student can receive. The Malone Prizes were established in 1985 by alumna Claudine Malone '63 in honor of her mother, Katharine Malone. Prizes are given each year to honor students who have successfully combined academic excellence in the previous school year with a commitment to contributing to the College community. Three Malone awards are given each year. Liu received the Katharine Malone Sophomore Prize, which requires the recipient to be a full-time

Wellesley student in residence for four consecutive semesters with a 3.9 GPA. She will receive $10,000 for this award. Lucy Liu is daughter of Don Liu and Yaqin Zhou, and says the support of her family was instrumental in helping her realize that she needed to chase her passions. She attended Mission San Jose High School and credits her high school and community for teaching her the values of hard work and dedication when pursuing her dreams. Liu says she is "honored and grateful" to have received the Malone Sophomore Prize and described how she feels lucky to be a part of the Wellesley Community. She hopes to use the scholarship to help pay for medical school. Liu says she is confident that the Malone Prize will help her realize her dream of becoming a doctor and being able to help others.

School District honored for superior AP performance SUBMITTED BY SHARON L. COCO

stories,” commented Chris Verbil, Chair of the Hayward Air Rally Committee. “Thank you to everyone for their continuing support of the Hayward Air Rally and our youth EAA Academy scholarship program.” The 48th Annual Hayward Air Rally is scheduled for June 8, 2012. For more information about the Hayward Air Rally, visit www.hwdairrally.org. For more about the Experimental Aircraft Association, visit www.eaa.org

Fremont Unified School District is one of fewer than 400 public school districts in the nation being honored by the College Board with a place on the Second Annual AP® Honor Roll, for simultaneously increasing access to Advanced Placement coursework while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP exams. Achieving both of these goals is the ideal scenario for a district’s Advanced Placement program, because it indicates that the district is successfully identifying motivated, academically-prepared students who are likely to benefit most from AP coursework. Since 2009, Fremont Unified School District increased the number of students participating in AP from 2183 to 2478. The majority of U.S. colleges and universities grant college credit or advanced placement for a score of 3 or above on AP exams. Superintendent Jim Morris commented, “As a high performing district, we continually strive to improve outcomes for our students. This success would not be possible without the hard work and collaborative effort of our teachers, administrators, and parents. This accomplishment is really about student success and we are fortunate that our students understand that it takes commitment and focused attention to achieve success on AP exams.” “This school district has achieved something very remarkable. It managed to open the doors of its AP classrooms to many more students, while also increasing the percentage of students earning high enough AP Exam grades to stand out in the competitive college admission process and qualify for college credit and placement,” said Trevor Packer, the College Board’s senior vice president of Advanced Placement and college readiness. The complete Second Annual AP District Honor Roll can be found at www.collegeboard.org.

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Sandwich arrest stirs debate over eating in stores “Pay before you eat,” the 66-year-old Mercado said. “It's bad manners.” However, Mercado acknowledged drinking beverages in the past while waiting in line. “I don't walk around the store drinking it,” she explained. “By the time I'm done shopping I'm thirsty.” Shoppers Gerard and Ruth Viggayan said they consider eating before paying to be stealing. “If you want to eat it, you have to purchase it,” the 34-year-old Gerard said. “It's not like Costco where you get free samples.” His wife was craving a bag of potato chips, but she said she would wait until they got to the car to open it. “If it looks good, we pay for it,” Ruth, 33, said, “and then eat.” Wahiawa resident Jadene Espinueva, 34, has consumed cookies, grapes and bottled water before paying. “Just as long as you're going to pay for it and you've got the money, why not?” she said. “If I'm hungry or thirsty, yeah, I'm guilty of it. I don't see what's the big deal.” Eating before checking out has clearly become part of supermarket culture. From supermarkets to Costco handing out food samples in aisles, shoppers associate stores with being an acceptable place to munch, said Dana Alden, a marketing professor at the University of Hawaii's business school and an expert in consumer psychology and branding. Alden said it wouldn't be prudent customer relations for stores to crack down. He likened the acceptance of eating before paying to dropping a jar of peanut butter, but still not being forced to pay for it. Consumer behavior expert Debbie MacInnis, a marketing professor at the University of Southern California, said a trip to the grocery store is a familiar routine, and can be seen as a place where it's acceptable to eat. “That creates a certain sense of it's OK for me to do that because I'm hungry and I have every intention of paying for it,” she said. “From a psychology standpoint, it's mine even though the formal transaction hasn't transpired.” As for the 28-year-old Leszczynski, the former Air Force staff sergeant who is 30 weeks pregnant was feeling faint and famished after a long walk to the Safeway near downtown Honolulu and decided to eat a chicken salad sandwich while shopping and saved the wrapper to have it scanned at the register. But she and her husband forgot to pay for the sandwiches as they checked out with about $50 worth of groceries. When confronted by security, they offered to pay, but Honolulu police were called and the couple were arrested and booked. Their daughter Zofia was taken away. Leszczynski said she was embarrassed and horrified. They posted $50 bail each and were reunited with their daughter after an 18-hour separation. Honolulu police said it was routine procedure to call Child Welfare Services if a child is present when both parents are arrested. Safeway called Leszczynski on Tuesday and apologized for what she went through. The company also informed police the same day that it wouldn't press charges. Safeway said management followed routine shoplifting procedure by contacting police, but the company regrets not foreseeing that doing so would cause a child to be separated from her parents. Safeway said it has no policy that prohibits consumption of merchandise in the stores, “but customers are expected to be able to identify and pay for the consumed merchandise before leaving.” Foodland Super Market Ltd., Hawaii's largest locally owned grocer, prefers customers pay for items before consuming them to avoid confusion or appearance of theft, spokeswoman Sheryl Toda said. “However, we do understand that emergencies occur where a child or individual needs to consume a product immediately,” she said. “In those instances, we expect that wrappers or containers will be saved and presented to the cashier for payment before the customer leaves the store.”

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High-Speed Rail-Ridership “It is possible the thing would be profitable eventually; it's also possible it could lose a lot of money,” said Brownstone, who cautioned that he had not thoroughly reviewed the business plan. The plan now goes to the Legislature, which is expected to start hearings on it in December. Some lawmakers from both parties have questioned whether the system will attract enough riders to be profitable and are questioning whether the state should scrap the project before the bulk of the bond money is spent. Rail authority board member Michael E. Rossi said the commission added a rigorous peer review by international experts, interviewed 15,000 travelers and scaled back ridership projections in an effort to provide what it believed were reasonable estimates. Even if the lowest ridership numbers in the report don't materialize, far fewer travelers would be needed to break even, said Rossi, one of two outside experts Gov. Jerry Brown appointed to the rail board last summer to assess the viability of the project. For example, he said a ridership of 2.2 million would be sufficient on an initial southern leg, fewer than the number of riders who now travel by train in the same area despite hassles such as having to get off and take a bus over the Grapevine section of Interstate 5. “We have moved to an array of outcomes - high, medium and low, instead of just one,” said Rossi, a former Bank of America executive who also is the governor's adviser on jobs. “The single biggest driver of ridership is population. We have taken 9, 13 and 18 percent reductions off the Department of Finance projections.” Construction costs have more than doubled from previous estimates in the rail authority's new business plan, to $98.5 billion in inflation-adjusted figures. When voters authorized $9 billion for high-speed rail in 2008, the San Franciscoto-Anaheim route was projected to cost $45 billion and was to be completed by 2020. Planners hope to start construction of the first phase, from Fresno to Bakersfield, next year and complete it by 2017. Most of the bond money voters approved in 2008 has not yet been sold, but that money would be swallowed up

quickly by construction costs under any scenario, and future funding is uncertain. One of the most criticized parts of the project is that its first phase would be in the Central Valley, and $3.5 billion in federal grants is contingent on that model. Planners say it makes sense to build where land is cheaper and where true high-speed rail can be tested at speeds up to 220 mph, something not possible in the more densely populated Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay areas. But critics such as state Sen. Alan Lowenthal question whether the valley can support the ridership needed to net a profit and attract private investment, a key part of the rail authority's business plan. The plan says private investors, including rail operators, are expected to account for up to 20 percent of the cost to build the rail system, but it does not identify them. “It's all got to be dictated by ridership. These are not decisions that are based upon which city you like more, where's the most political clout,” said Lowenthal, a Democrat from Long Beach who is chairman of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. The success of the first leg, he said, is “going to tell the private sector and everyone else that it's working, that the U.S. wants to do this.” Lowenthal requested a review by the University of California, Berkeley Institute for Transportation Studies on the rail authority's previous ridership plans. The report, which Brownstone co-authored, was published last year and concluded that the modeling the rail authority used was so inconsistent that it was not possible to predict “whether the proposed high-speed rail system in California will experience healthy profits or severe revenue shortfalls.” The state Legislative Analyst's Office also criticized previous ridership estimates, concluding that it was unlikely any ridership forecast “is going to give a definitive, reliable answer to whether the high-speed rail system can be successfully completed and operated without significant state support.” In its assessment of the 2008 ballot measure, the LAO predicted that the state would need to provide more than $1 billion a year in operating subsidies to high-speed rail.

The plan released this week has won near-universal praise for its more rigorous modeling and what even critics of the project say is a more honest cost projection. But experts have yet to fully analyze the new ridership numbers. If the line is built, California would have the first true high-speed rail system in North America, the value of which cannot be calculated in modeling, said Anthony Perl, chairman of the intercity passenger rail committee of the National Research Council's U.S. Transportation Research Board. “There is a premium that comes with being first. I don't think that's often factored into this,” said Perl, a professor at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. “Of all the places in the U.S. that should understand this, I would think California would understand it.” Amtrak's Acela line, which links Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C., runs on 20th century technology and cannot hit speeds anywhere near 220 mph, Perl said. Ridership increased this year on that line to nearly 3.4 million riders, in a densely populated area of the country. But Perl and other experts say that system, which makes frequent stops and travels much more slowly, is not comparable to the line proposed in California, which would shuttle passengers more than 500 miles between Los Angeles and San Francisco in less than three hours. Amtrak also is proposing a 30-year, $117 billion upgrade to its Northeast Corridor, which would cut travel time to 96 minutes between New York and the nation's capital, a distance of about 230 miles. Ticket prices for the Northeast Acela train also are higher than those projected for California's system, which would be set around 83 percent of airfare in 2010 dollars. A trip from San Francisco Los Angeles would range from $52 for a multi-stop train during off-peak hours to $123 for a lastminute purchase on an express train. The average price would be around $81. The business plan does not say how the financial gap would be filled if ridership levels fall below the number needed to break even.

Sister cities festival BY SIMON WONG Following Union City’s Seventh Annual Sister Festival in August 2011, at the Ralph & Mary Ruggieri Senior Center, TCV interviewed Union City Planning Commissioner Lee Guio (LG) TCV: How long did it take to organize the Festival? LG: We tend to have meetings about once a month and started planning for this year's festival around April. As the event draws closer we meet every two weeks. Now that we’ve held this event for several years, the necessary planning time is reduced. Anything that we haven’t done before usually takes longer. TCV: What does the Festival mean to the City and to the community? It has been a successful annual event. If it were discontinued, what would the impact be? LG: My thoughts on this are based on my time as a Human Relations Commissioner. In a way, this event and the Human Relations Commission share similar goals. Both work to reduce social problems among people. The Sister City Festival does so by helping to promote understanding of other cultures. I think of it as a step-by-step process: exposure, understanding, acceptance and, finally, enjoyment. Each step can lead to the next. Conversely, if you are never exposed to another culture, it can be very difficult to understand and accept which can lead to prejudice and ill feeling. As with advertising, it is difficult to measure the results quantitatively. Perhaps, one might refer to the statistics for racially motivated crimes or survey people's acceptance levels of other cultures and peoples but that is expensive to do. However, most of us agree that without events like the Sister City Festival, Union City would be a slightly less enjoyable place in which to live. TCV: How important is it for Union City to have relationships with sister cities around the world? LG: Union City’s population is very diverse with segments from several different cultures and countries. This diversity makes relationships with sister cities very important. It is an opportunity for Union City residents to work with the countries from which they have come and build pride and understanding. Sister city relationships can be very broad and can connect people in many different and varied ways. The importance and

benefits to each sister city varies from relationship to relationship. Generally, the benefits fall into three main categories - cultural enrichment, economic development and technical enrichment. Some examples include government-to-government, cross-municipal training regarding how the cities might be run; school-to-school exchanges of teaching and learning techniques and tools; business-to-business technology exchanges. Additionally, these exchanges lead to personal growth and new relationships. Student exchanges also lead to life-long learning and experiences that influence a person’s future. TCV: What benefits have been derived from existing relationships? LG: For Union City, most of the benefits have been in learning and understanding our sister cities and their cultures. Our families have hosted students from China and Thailand, providing the young visitors with a unique learning experience and the host families with relationships that will last for years to come. Delegations of Chinese, Thai and Mexican dignitaries and educators have given us the opportunity to learn from different cultures. This enables us to better understand the actions and decisions of citizens and government officials in other countries. In the future, it is hoped that Union City-based business might forge business relationships with companies in our sister cities, such as in China. TCV: With which Afghan city might there be a sister city relationship? LG: We’re exploring the possibility of a relationship with Asadabad, Afghanistan TCV: Is there anything you would like to say to our readers? LG: I encourage everyone to get involved. Working with Sister Cities can be great fun and it is even better when one realizes that their efforts are also helping in some small way to promote peace in the world. When you are involved, your life is fuller and results much richer. Anyone, who can speak Mandarin Chinese and is interested in volunteering with the Union City Sister Cities Committee or making available their language skills, should contact Lee Guio at (408) 888-8413 or at leeguio@ix.netcom.com.

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Do I sense rotten eggs? caused 82 percent of Salmonella Enteritidis cases between 1985 and 1998. In August 2010, more than half a billion eggs were recalled due to contamination by the same bacteria, in the biggest egg recall of recent memory. There was a time when it was safe to eat raw eggs. We consumed them in interesting ways, such as eating them raw, to sunny-side up with toast. So why did eggs become one of the most common causes for food poisoning in America? How did eggs get contaminated? What precautions can we take to make eggs safe to consume? These are some of the questions that we, a group of middle school students from Hopkins Junior high, have researched as part of the “Keep Food Safe” challenge of the first Lego League Robotics Competition of 2011. The following are our findings to help educate readers on the sources of egg contamination and measures to prevent it. Mass production of eggs in a factory-like setting has made the journey of an egg from inception to consumption a perilous one, with the potential for it to be infected at every stage, primarily due to human causes. The unsuspecting egg can get attacked right from the moment it is created in the ovary of the hen. If the hen is raised in an unhygienic condition or given food that is spoiled, the hen gets infected with bacteria, which lodges in its ovary and then slips into the defenseless egg. Even if the egg manages to dodge this

bullet, it is still not out of the woods. If the laid egg is not collected within a few hours and not kept in a cold storage under 41º F, it can become infected. From storage, the egg makes its way to a factory where it is washed to remove dirt and sanitized, and then packaged for transport. Human hands are involved in each of these activities and a pair of unhygienic hands is all it takes to taint the egg. The egg is then transported hundreds of miles to its final destination, which is the refrigerator of a home, hotel, or the shelves of a supermarket. During this journey, if the temperature is not maintained at approximately 41 ºF or if the shell of one of the eggs develops a crack, the egg may become contaminated. The egg, when ready to be consumed, is most vulnerable to infection, because it is exposed to bacteria. So what precautions should we take to improve the probability of eating a safe and healthy egg? One would think that this would be common knowledge since man has consumed eggs for centuries. However, in a survey of Bay Area parents conducted by our group, only 18 percent claimed that they had full knowledge of how to safely cook an egg, while an astonishing 56 percent said that they only had a partial idea and 26 percent admitted that they had no idea! So we took the question to Chef Giacomo Stoltz, chief chef of The Newark Hilton Hotel, to get an authoritative answer. In an

interesting interview, he drew from his wealth of experience and shared some simple steps to enjoy eggs safely. His first recommendation was to always store eggs at or below 41 degrees F, and during preparation, to cook them for at least three minutes at 155 degrees F. Chef Giacomo also cautioned against consuming raw eggs. Above all, the most important advice he gave was to focus on personal hygiene. The chef insisted on the need to wash hands for 20 seconds in hot water before handling eggs. He also elaborated on the necessity to maintain sterile cooking surfaces and associated utensils to avoid cross-contamination. The next time you eye an egg dish, after reading this article, you are most likely going to think twice before eating it. You might even wish there was a way to guarantee that the cooked food you were going to consume was free of contamination. On this front there is some good news. Our group did some research and found out that there is some help on the way based on the research done by Dr. Christopher R. Lloyd, Director of Research and Development for MicroBioSystems. In our interview with Dr. Lloyd, he indicated that there is a possibility of developing a hand-held scanner that can even be used in homes and indicate the presence of contamination. Until such time, be sure to wash your hands and store/cook eggs at the right temperature. Bon-Appétit!

San Diego, Sacramento left out of rail system BY ELLIOT SPAGAT ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO (AP), Nov 01 The $98 billion price tag of the first phase of California's high-speed rail system would not be enough to link two key cities - San Diego and Sacramento - to the line. The initial phase of California's proposed high-speed rail system would stretch from San Francisco to Anaheim, a plan that was put before voters in 2008, when they approved $9 billion in bond funding. Connections to Sacramento, which draws lobbyists, interest groups and others from throughout the state, and San Diego, California's second most-populous city, are included in a second phase of the planned high-speed rail system. Just when those connections might be made is anyone's guess. If approved by the Legislature, the first phase would not be completed until 2033, at the earliest. The situation left some officials in San Diego seething on Tuesday, when the rail system's business plan was released. The city has 1.3 million people and is a major tourism destination. Interstate 5 is choked daily with motorists going back and forth to Orange County and the Los Angeles area. “It's like saying you're not going to be part of the state, the secondlargest county in the state,” San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts said. Roberts also said he was concerned that costs will swell even beyond the latest projection, which was more than double the amount pitched to voters in 2008. “If this were a private venture, I would guarantee you the company

would say this has gone past the point of making any sense,” he said. Jerome Stocks, chairman of the San Diego Association of Governments and deputy mayor of suburban Encinitas, questioned whether the cost was justified. Excluding the San Diego region is ludicrous, he said. “If you want mass transit that works, you put it where the people are,” he said. Some Democratic lawmakers representing Sacramento said they were not upset by the exclusion of that city because it has never been included in the first phase of the rail line. A highly popular Amtrak route the Capitol Corridor - already carries weekday commuters and weekend travelers between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay area. Amtrak also offers service from the capital to Fresno and Merced, giving Sacramento-area residents an option for linking to the high-speed rail line if it's built, said Mark Hedlund, a spokesman for state Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento. Traditional rail service also is available between San Diego and Los Angeles, he said. Assemblyman Roger Dickenson, D-Sacramento, said high-speed rail is a wise investment for the state and said his support would not change even though Sacramento will not be included in the first phase. “I would love it to be in phase one, but nonetheless I believe it is still worthwhile, even at this higher cost,” he said. He later added, “The sooner we can get it to Sacramento, the better.'' --Associated Press writers Don Thompson and Tom Verdin in Sacramento contributed to this report.

Corzine steps down at collapsed firm, hires lawyer BY DANIEL WAGNER AND BERNARD CONDON AP BUSINESS WRITERS WASHINGTON (AP), Nov 04 - He set out to create a mini-Goldman Sachs. In the end, he built a mini-Lehman Brothers. Former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine's resignation Friday from the securities firm he led capped a week of high drama and swift failure. MF Global collapsed into bankruptcy Monday, and Corzine has since hired a criminal defense attorney amid an FBI investigation into the disappearance of hundreds of millions of dollars in client money. MF Global's implosion, which came after Corzine made a big, risky bet on European debt, revived memories of the 2008 banking crisis and the ruin of the much bigger Lehman. As Corzine, 64, stepped down as chairman and CEO, he said he felt ``great sadness about what has transpired at MF Global.'' Corzine, who ran the investment firm Goldman Sachs years before joining MF Global, said his resignation was voluntary and called it ``a difficult decision.'' Regulators said more than $600 million in client money is still missing. They said MF Global apparently moved the money out of client accounts within days as the company's cash dried up. The FBI is examining whether the firm's actions amounted to a crime, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press this week. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The New York Post reported that U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in New York City is also investigating. News reports have raised the possibility that the missing money could be at JPMorgan Chase & Co., which acts as a middleman when MF Global trades securities. JPMorgan issued a statement Friday saying it had been ``wholly transparent'' about money from MF Global. But it said it didn't know whether it held any of MF Global's missing clients' money. Corzine's resignation doesn't untangle him from MF Global's affairs. The trustee overseeing the liquidation of its brokerage gained permission Friday to subpoena top executives, including Corzine. Corzine has hired prominent defense attorney Andrew Levander of New York, according to a person familiar with the situation. Securities firms such as MF Global are supposed to keep their own money separate from their clients'.

That way, clients can retrieve their assets easily if the company fails. MF Global has maintained that the missing customer money is being held up by trading partners that froze its accounts as it teetered last week. The Corzine era at MF Global began in March last year. Seeking to raise MF Global's profile and expand its business, he sought help from former Goldman Sachs colleagues in New York and Washington. In February, he successfully lobbied the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to make MF Global one of only 22 banks authorized as primary dealers of U.S. Treasury securities. The New York Fed's president and CEO, William Dudley, was a partner at Goldman until 2007. Corzine later lobbied his company's main regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on new rules, including one related to the handling of client money. He held a call with former Goldman colleague and CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler in July, according to public records. Corzine, who served one term in the U.S. Senate before being elected governor in 2005, also saw investment opportunity as the European debt crisis unfolded. European bonds were paying higher returns than debt issued by other nations, and Corzine believed European leaders would back their countries' bonds and prevent them from losing value. So MF Global decided to buy European government debt, much of it Italian.áBy the end of 2010, the firm had placedábig bets - and did so with borrowed money.áTo raise the money, it turned to a common financing technique called repurchase agreements. In the end, it proved fatal. On the surface, a repo agreement seems like a wiseáway for a firm to borrow. In exchange for cash, the borrower sells its lender a security such as a government bondáwith a proviso: It will buy back the securityáwhen the loan comes due. The security acts like collateral for the loan. If the price of the security doesn't move much, the loan seems safe. But in MF Global's case, the securities were European government bonds.áAnd by June, regulators were growing worried about those bonds. TheáFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority, a private regulator that oversees brokers, demanded MF Global hold more of a financial cushion against possible losses on its European bets.áOne fear: If the bonds fell in value, lenders would demand more collateral

from MF Global. That could lead others to demand collateral. It would all amount to a classic - and deadly - bank run. As it turned out, that's just what happened. First came reports from news organizations and Wall Street analysts raising questions about MF Global's wagers on Europe. Then Moody's and other rating agencies downgraded the firm's creditworthiness. Fear among MF Global's lenders and trading partners mounted, and panic set in. MF Global's stock price plunged. The firm lost business. Customers began pulling their money out, leaving the firm with little cash of its own. In the end, as with Lehman and the collapsed hedge fund Long Term Capital Management, it wasn't so much what the firm bought that sped its downfall. It was the way it did so, with borrowed money. Those trades were not the first time MF Global suffered from faulty risk management. It was fined $10 million in 2009 by the CFTC for failing to spot a rogue trader. Two questions overhanging the company and its creditors: Will the Securities and Exchange Commission and the FBI discover evidence that this scramble for cash led MF Global to break the law and raid customers' accounts? And will Corzine himself become a focus of the criminal investigation? As the investigations proceed, MF Global said lead director Edward Goldberg and president and Chief Operating Officer Bradley Abelow will continue in their current positions. At the same time, MF Global's fall has shined a spotlight on Gensler, the top federal regulator investigating the matter. Gensler long ago built close ties to Corzine - and eventually worked for him - as they rose through the ranks of Goldman Sachs. Later, they collaborated on Capitol Hill to pass an anti-corporate fraud law. Corporate governance experts said Gensler's ties to Corzine posed an apparent conflict of interest that could taint the probe's findings. Some have said he should remove himself from the investigation. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, who sits on the committee that oversees Gensler's agency, said Friday that even after Corzine's exit from MF Global, ``It's hard to see how the commission chairman could be completely objective in looking out for wronged investors when he has such strong ties to the principal of the failed firm.'' ``It seems recusal would be the best outcome for investors,'' the senator said.

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Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nelly, Bob Dylan, and Michael Jackson. In the field of music education, he has served as a clinician around the world, while also authoring a number of highly esteemed instructional books and band arrangements for musicians of all ages and abilities. Davis is dedicated to increasing the popularity and stature of brass instruments, emphasizing "how hip, cool and fun it is to play music." Davis is currently based in New York and is acknowledged by popular musicians, fellow educators, and audiences around the world as an immensely talented musical artist committed to setting the highest standards possible for both jazz and his instrument. Billy Robinson is the co-founder and conductor of a large trombone choir, the Bay Bones, guest artists at International Trombone Workshops in Nashville and Las Vegas. For the past fifteen years, Robinson has been playing trombone, tuba, and alpenhorn for October Fest in California and Japan. As a freelance musician, he played all the ice shows, as well as musicals and backing for many headline acts. Robinson played principal trombone in the sixth Army Band at the Presidio of San Francisco, the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, the American Symphony League Orchestra, and bass trombone in the Cabrillo Music Festival Orchestra. Dave Ridge is Principal Trombonist with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. Ridge has performed with many of the major music festivals in this country and abroad including: Tanglewood Institute of Music; Colorado Philharmonic/National Repertory Orchestra; Festival of Two Worlds/Spoleto, Italy; Spoleto Festival U.S.A.; American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria, and Chautauqua Music Festival. Kevin Rivard is currently Co-Principal Horn of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Principal Horn of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has performed with the New Century Chamber Orchestra, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. He has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. If you want to have a fun day playing and listening to your favorite trombone music, come out to Trombone Day. Bring your trombone and join in! Trombone Day Saturday, November 12 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. California State University, East Bay 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward Music Building Recital Hall, MB1055 (510) 885-3135 http://music.csueastbay.edu/tromboneday.php Free Admission Trombone Day Schedule: 8:30 a.m.: Registration 9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.: Dave Ridge, bass & contra bass trombone, Kevin Rivard, French horn 10 a.m.: CSU East Bay Jazz Orchestra with Michael Davis 10:45 a.m.: Instrument demonstrations and performances 11:15 a.m.: Michael Davis Master Class 12:15 p.m.: Bay Bones Trombone Choir with Michael Davis 1:15 p.m.: Open Trombone Choir with Billy Robinson

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