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BY JULIE GRABOWSKI Nothing brings out holiday cheer like seeing a house strung with shining lights and an array of cheerful characters frolicking on the front lawn. For over 40 years a neighborhood of Fremont residents have been unifying their holiday spirit into one giant community celebration of Christmas and giving back.

Niles Main Street Association proudly presents the 15th annual Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Holiday revelers can take a self-guided tour of homes decorated in festive styles. Maps for the home tour will be distributed at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum where tickets can also be purchased the continued on page 32

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for more information or visit online at www.missionpeak.org. Shinn Christmas Open House Friday, December 9 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd.,Fremont (510) 795-0891 www.missionpeak.org Admission: $2.50 - $5

Cast members from last year’s "Annie."

Join Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and StarStruck Theatre’s cast of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”

njoy a visit to the Shinn House this holiday season to tour the historic home in all its Christmas finery. The house will be decorated in the style of a home in 1890. Hot cider, coffee, and tea will be available in the Archive room after the tour, and don’t forget to visit the gift shop which carries several books on the history of the Bay Area. "First 30years of Fremont," "Bay Area Historic House Museums," or the "Photo Tour of Fremont" might make a perfect gift for someone on your Christmas list! House tours run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and cost $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 7-12 years of age. Children six and under are free. Call (510) 795-0891 INDEX Protective Services . . . . . . . . 8 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SUBMITTED BY LORI STOKES Are you ready for some breakfast? Then head on down to the Elk’s Club in Fremont for “Tom and Huck’s All American Breakfast!” Join Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and StarStruck Theatre’s cast of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” on Saturday, December 10 for their annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Guests will dine on their favorite breakfast and get a sneak peak at StarStruck’s newest show that opens in January 2012. StarStruck Theatre is a non-profit organization whose mission is to share the joy of live musical theatre with youth and the community, by providing a place for youth to nurture their talent in performing arts with uncompromising quality. continued on page 32

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Washington Hospital Cancer Program’s Numbers Point to High Level of Care Statistics Far Exceed National Averages for Breast Cancer

avvy health care consumers—particularly those relying on diagnostic tools and treatment that could save their lives—want to know that the care they are seeking is ranked among the best. To prove that its Breast Health Program is a leader in cancer care, Washington Hospital in November 2008 embarked on a journey to achieve national accreditation of its Breast Health Program from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Less than a year later, on Sept. 17, 2009, the program was surveyed and received a three-year accreditation. Quality care close to home “I’m very proud that we were the first facility north of San Diego to receive this accreditation and one of 105 programs throughout the United States,” says Dr. William E. Dugoni, M.D., surgeon and Medical Director of the Washington Women’s Center. “We are committed to providing our patients with quality care close to home and our latest data exemplifies this.” Aggregate data compiled for breast cancer patients through the Washington Women’s Center show that Washington Hospital has not only met, but also exceeded most of the national benchmarks for comprehensive care, according to Dr. Dugoni. “We are very pleased to share these results with the community,” adds Washington Hospital’s Cancer Genetics Program

Dr. Vandana B. Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., oncologist and Medical Director of Washington Hospital’s Cancer Genetics Program.

Dr. William E. Dugoni, M.D., surgeon and Medical Director of the Washington Women’s Center.

Medical Director Dr. Vandana B. Sharma, M.D., Ph.D. “Our numbers illustrate that breast cancer patients in the local community can and do receive the best possible care right here at home.” Washington Hospital’s standards consistently maintain numbers well above the national averages. Highlights of these statistics include Washington’s: • Core Needle Biopsy Rate at 98 percent, versus a 70 percent national benchmark • Sentinel Node Biopsy Surgical Identification at 100 percent, versus an 85 percent national benchmark • Breast Conserving Surgery Rate at 70 percent, versus a 60 percent national benchmark

• Days from Abnormal Mammography to Diagnosis at 11 days, versus a national benchmark of 14 days What does accreditation mean? The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 2.5 million women with a history of breast cancer were alive in January 2006. Most of these individuals were cancer-free, while others still had evidence of cancer and may have been undergoing treatment. By receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center, patients are ensured access to: • Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services; • A multidisciplinary team approach to co-

ordinate the best treatment options; and • Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options. Getting screened Screening for breast cancer is an important topic for women to discuss with their physician. The most effective form of screening is mammography, a low-dose xray procedure that allows visualization of the internal structure of the breast. Mammography, while highly accurate is not perfect. However, it is the best tool that medical practitioners currently have to diagnose breast cancer in its early stages. On average, according to American Cancer Society-compiled statistics, mammography will detect about 80 percent to 90 percent of the breast cancers in women without symptoms.

Women’s Health at Your Fingertips For more information about mammograms and other imaging services or to schedule your annual mammography screening at the Washington Women’s Center, call (510) 791-3410. To learn more about women’s health programs, from educational programs and classes to state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment, visit www.whhs.com/womens-health

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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Voices InHealth: Bras for Body & Soul

Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer

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Inside Washington Hospital: Advances in Cardiac Care

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Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements

Diabetes Matters: Vacation or Travel Plans? (New)

Men's Health Expo 2011 (New) New Techniques to Treat Back Pain

Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements

Peripheral Vascular Your Concerns InHealth: Disease: Leg Weakness, Decisions in End of Life Symptoms and Treatment Care & Percutaneous (Under the Skin) Treatment Keys to Healthy Eyes

Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee Meeting October 5, 2011

Diabetes in Pregnancy

Diabetes Matters: Ins and Outs of Glucose Monitoring

Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention Diabetes in Pregnancy

Your Concerns InHealth: Pediatric Care – The Pre-School Years (Late Start)

Voices InHealth: Medicine Safety for Children Crohn's & Colitis, Stomach (Late Start) Cancer and Irritable Bowel Disorders Voices InHealth: Learn About Foods That Washington's Community Help Your Digestive System Cancer Program Insurance Information for People with Diabetes (Late Start)

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting November 9, 2011

Diabetes Matters: Ins and Outs of Glucose Monitoring Living with Heart Failure & Heart Irregularities (Late Start)

Oh My Aching Lower Back!

Men's Health Fair Panel Discussion

Community Based Senior Supportive Services

What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels

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Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee Meeting October 5, 2011

Hip Pain in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult

Diabetes Matters: Ins and Outs of Glucose Monitoring

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Minimally Invasive Treatment for Common Gynecologic Conditions

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Voices InHealth: New Surgical Options for Breast Cancer Treatment

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Women's Health Conference: Chronic Pain Management

Diabetes Matters:Vacation or Travel Plans? (New)

Do You Have Sinus Problems?

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Heel Problems and Treatment Options

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting November 9, 2011

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

Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strength Training System

Men's Health Fair: Heart Inside Washington Hospital: Pediatric Care Healthy Living

Get Back On Your Feet: Voices InHealth: Washington's Community New Treatment Options for Cancer Program Ankle Conditions Minimally Invasive Surgery Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types? for Lower Back Disorders Kidney Disease Washington Township Washington Township Diabetes and Your Men's Health Expo 2011 Health Care District Health Care District Hormones (New) Board Meeting Board Meeting Voices InHealth: (Late Start) Nutrition for People with November 9, 2011 November 9, 2011 Demystifying the Radiation Kidney Disease Diabetes Matters:Vacation Oncology Center or Travel Plans? Voices InHealth: The (New) Legacy Strength Training Diabetes Matters:Vacation System or Travel Plans? Osteoporosis Update: (New) Diabetes Health Fair 2010: Learn About Diagnosis and Diabetes and the Kidneys Influenza and Other Movement Disorders, Treatment Options Maintaining Heart Health Contagious Respiratory Parkinson's Disease, with Diabetes Conditions Tremors and Epilepsy World Kidney Day Disaster Preparedness Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder

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

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Hospital Expansion Efforts Are Under Way to Meet Growing Community Needs

or more than 50 years, Washington Hospital has provided quality patient care to the residents of Washington Township Health Care District. Now, to keep pace with the growing health care needs of the community, the hospital is continuing to make progress with critical expansion efforts and seismic upgrade projects.

Washington Hospital is proud to celebrate the grand opening of its new Central Utility Plant with everyone in our community. District residents are invited to tour the new building, talk to staff and learn about all the vital functions that this facility will support. The Central Utility Plant is the first completed building funded by Measure FF, a $190 million bond measure approved by voters in November 2004. Expanding the power plant capacity will ensure energy-efficient and cost-effective energy systems to operate a state-of-the-art hospital protected from outside power outages. The 37,000 square foot power plant will supply all the necessary utilities to existing facilities and support all functions of Washington Hospital's campus in the future. The opening of the Central Utility Plant is an important first step in Washington Hospital’s ongoing commitment to meeting the growing health care needs in our community. Please join us in celebrating this important milestone in Washington Township Health Care District history!

Washington Hospital’s new Central Utility Plant is the first completed building funded by Measure FF, a $190 million bond measure approved by voters of the Washington Township Health Care District in November 2004. Expanding the power plant capacity will ensure energy-efficient and cost-effective energy systems to operate a state-ofthe-art hospital protected from outside power outages. Community members are invited to tour the new facility on Wednesday, December 14. Call (800) 963-7070 to schedule a free tour.

Sign Up for a Free Tour Wednesday, December 14, 2011 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont Choose from three separate tour times: 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Each tour will take approximately 30 minutes)

First phase well underway The first phase of construction, which is scheduled for completion in early next year, includes the hospital’s new consolidated central plant, a 37,000 square-foot facility that will serve as the hub of the hospital’s daily operations. The original plant, built in 1958, will be replaced with a new state-of-the art facility designed to serve the entire hospital campus. (See the article on this page about the free public tour of the Central Plant that will take place on Wednesday, December 14.) “The main objective of the new central plant is to supply all the utilities necessary to both existing and new facilities with the ability to expand as the hospital

Tours will meet at the loby entrance of Washington West (2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont) To reserve a spot, please call (800) 963-7070.

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Washington Women’s Center Offers Holiday Packages This holiday season consider putting a relaxing massage on your holiday gift list. Massages make great presents and offer a nice respite after a busy day of shopping. The Washington Women’s Center is featuring a number of specials on massage packages that can make the holidays brighter for the women in your life, including yourself. continued on page 11

The Washington Women’s Center is offering special massage packages and gift certificates through December 23. Give the gift of massage for that someone special in your life. Call (510) 608-1301 to schedule an appointment or visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter for more information.

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continues growing to meet the demands of the communities we serve,” according to Ed Fayen, Washington Hospital’s Associate Administrator of Operations and Support. Notably, the new central plant will feature three high-capacity emergency generators capable of providing back-up emergency power to the hospital for at least a week, says Robert Alfieri, Washington Hospital’s Director of Facility Services. Alfieri, who will oversee the day-to-day operation of the central plant, says one of the key benefits is the new plant’s ability to supply emergency electrical power for disaster situations. “The plant is designed to supply all the critical functions the hospital needs to operate, especially during an emergency, including hot water for bathing; boilers for heat; steam generation for sterilization and autoclaving; and medical gases, such as oxygen,” Alfieri says. To further ensure that operations will continue in the event of a disaster, hospital leadership has made sure that emergency

power is integrated into every aspect of the new construction projects. In the event of a major seismic event, these upgrades will enable the hospital to operate without any outside utilities for an extended period of time. Also part of the first phase of construction—though not funded by Measure FF bond passed by voters in 2004—is the new Center for Joint Replacement (CJR), an innovatively designed structure that will provide enough space for additional allprivate patient rooms as part of the top floor build-out. Following completion of the first phase, construction will begin on the hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department, with the goal of accommodating the increasing number of seriously ill patients being treated at the hospital. The building, expected to be completed in 2016, will also house a larger critical care unit and an intensive care unit with all-private rooms. Safety first Most importantly during construction, residents of Washington Township Health Care

District can rest assured that safety will remain a number one priority, adds Alfieri. “As we move closer to completion of the new Central Plant facility, it’s our goal to insure that the new facility is safe and as comfortable as possible for our patients, visitors and staff.”

Watch construction online To view construction updates and watch current time-lapse footage of the hospital’s new central plant and Center for Joint Replacement, visit www.whhs.com/construction. To learn more about upcoming construction projects and upgrades at your community hospital, make sure to tune into upcoming Washington Township Health Care District board meetings on InHealth, A Washington Hospital Channel, on Comcast Channel 78.

Look out for AC Transit’s Holiday Bus

Free fares on ‘holiday bus’ SUBMITTED BY CLARENCE JOHNSON In the spirit of sharing this holiday season, all passengers who board AC Transit’s cheerful “Holiday Bus” will ride free to their destinations. Every year, AC Transit transforms one of its buses into a special holiday coach with brightly colored decorations that depict the joy and merriment of the season. Each day, the bus runs along a different route, giving riders throughout the District a chance to both see and ride the festive-looking bus. Again this year, in a gesture of appreciation of our patrons, AC Transit has added a twist - the coach’s fare box will be covered for the duration of the holidays. That means anyone who boards the bus through December 31, 2011 will be allowed to ride for free. “These are tough times for this agency as it is for everybody else. We’re in the same boat with the 99percenters who are looking for better financial solutions,” said Interim General Manager Mary King. “The Holiday Bus is a token of gratitude to our riders. It’s a small thing but it is a way for us to contribute in this season of sharing and we intend to do so as long as we are able.” For more information, visit www.actransit.org

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The most common question posed to those who freely give to charities is, “Why do you give?” Besides an altruistic, good feeling that comes from helping others, there are societal advantages for supporting local nonprofit agencies. We cannot rely on our government to fully provide for the many needs of our communities. As nonprofit agencies have become the glue that holds our communities together, social responsibility by all of us—private citizens and local businesses—is necessary. Contributions to worthy charities and projects are the critical path toward building better neighborhoods and healthy businesses. Successful nonprofit agencies are well run businesses that provide valuable services to our communities. The name “nonprofit” does not mean that these organizations operate without adequate funding or operational expertise. Melissa Ponchard, executive director of Tri-City Volunteers explains that, “High quality infrastructure,

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personnel and technology are key factors to the mission of being a food bank, thrift store and volunteer services agency.” Without the support and funding of the community, Tri-City Volunteers and those relying on its services would be adversely affected. Contributions, large and small, are vital to the success of the nonprofit organization and others like it. A healthy, stable and secure community is less expensive than one fraught with inefficiency and hopelessness. Concerned businesses, especially those closely aligned with their communities, are well aware of these problems and offer services and support to organizations that work to alleviate the root causes of a problematic society. Profitable enterprises are supported by a stable environment in which everyone can enjoy common endeavors and participate in the local economy. An example of this is the Fremont Bank-Aqua Adventure Water Park which was a combined effort of public and private funds. The Fremont Bank Foundation and Fremont Candle Lighters were major contributors to this joint venture with the City of Fremont. In most communities it is the local businesses that support local nonprofits and Fremont Bank is no exception. The bank has

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supported community-based nonprofits through local contributions, volunteer activities, shared conference facilities and innovative products such as the B-CharitableSM checking account. Innovative methods, such as the BCharitableSM checking account, help individuals combine their efforts to make a difference in their community. B-CharitableSM account holders’ economic power is multiplied when Fremont Bank combines the year-to-date average available annual balances of all B-CharitableSM account holders who have selected the same charity from a list of local nonprofit partners that participate in the bank’s program. The power of one becomes the power of many! To learn how B-CharitableSM checking accounts are an easy and efficient way to support our communities, stop by your local Fremont Bank branch, call (800) 359-2265 (BANK) or visit www.fremontbank.com/bcharitable. Be a part of the charitable buzz … If you think one person can make a difference… Imagine what an entire community can do!

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Alameda County Library News

Job and Career Resources at Your Library BY PAT IANNUCCI, ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN, UNION CITY LIBRARY Looking for a new job, or career? The Alameda County Library is here to help you find the resources to meet your goals. All branches have public computers with free Internet access as well as Microsoft Office for writing resumes and cover letters. Practice and improve your skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The Library has databases, workshops, and books (some with software) on careers, resume writing, interview skills as well as many test preparation books, such as the U.S. postal exam, ASVAB, and CBEST. Be sure to check out the Job Search Guide on the list under the Research menu of the Library’s homepage (www.aclibrary.org.) There you will find dozens of resources for finding a job. Try the Adult Learning Center where you can get live assistance in resume writing. Here you will also find our test preparation database. With the Learning Express Library database, you can practice taking tests online and get immediate scoring. It includes civil service, CBEST, ASVAB, GED, post office, law enforcement, EMT, nursing, and real estate exams among others. The database is accessible at the library or from your home computer with a valid Alameda County Library card. You can apply online for an e-card or come into any branch to apply for regular card. Select the last tab of the job search guide to find out about events and webcasts. Job search workshops and computer classes and tutoring are offered throughout the year at the Fremont, Newark, and Union City branches. The Union City Library offers one on one computer tutoring on Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. One-onone computer tutoring is available at the Newark Library by appointment. Call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x20. Fremont Main Library will be offering a series of job workshops in April: • April 2: Career Strategies • April 9: Networking • April 16: Hidden Jobs versus Advertised Jobs • April 23: Researching Companies and Industries • April 30: Salary Search/Support Groups

Check the Library events calendar for future classes and workshops as more information becomes available. If you are considering a new career, The Occupational Outlook Handbook, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is available in print and online (www.bls.gov/oco/ooh_index.htm). The handbook describes jobs, working conditions, education and training needed for the jobs, wages, and future job prospects. The Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance covers choosing and starting a career, career descriptions, making career transitions, job training, applying for a job, and finding a job. This resource is available at the Fremont Main Library and the Union City Library. Want state and local resources? You will find many suggested sites on the Library’s Job Search Guide. Cal Jobs (www.caljobs.ca.gov) is offered by the California Employment Department. There you will be able to post your resume and search for jobs. In addition, you will find a list of job fairs and other services. JobStar: California Job Search Guide (www.jobstar.org) offers job search information and community resources for the following areas of California: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles,

Sacramento, and San Diego. Tools on this site include sample resumes and cover letters, career guides, salary information, and the hidden job market. Other Bay Area sites to check out are http://mercnews.virtual-jobfair.com, www.sfjobs.com, www.bajobs.com, www.californiajobs.com, www.jobjournal.com ,and www.bayareacareers.com, and http://www.virtualcareerevent.com/bayareavjf. If you’re interested in working for Alameda County, you can apply online. Alameda County is one of the largest counties in the State of California and employs over 8,000 individuals working in over 1,100 job classifications. Some job openings require you to complete a supplemental questionnaire so be sure to read it carefully. To see the current list of openings go to http://www.acgov.org/employment.htm. Mission Valley ROP (Regional Occupational Program) in Fremont is a provider of career training for high tech and high demand fields. In partnership with Fremont, New Haven, and Newark Unified School Districts, over 5,000 students (adult and high school) participate each year in their ROP programs. Mission Valley has a state of the art technical training center, located at 5019 Stevenson Blvd. in Fremont. For information call 657-1865 or visit their website www.mvrop.org. Eden area ROP (www.edenrop.org) 26316 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, 293-2070 - offers classes in careers in education, computer maintenance & repair, graphics, medical careers, floral design and construction technology. Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Centers, in Newark (39399 Cherry St., Room 1211, 742-2323) and Fremont, (39155 Liberty St, B200, 794-3669) offer personalized assistance in your job search. Staff will help you to improve your resume and interview skills. Career workshops are also available to explore career options. Call for more information or check out their website at http://www.tricitiesonestop.com. To find other locations, log on to http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/pu bs/osfile.pdf. For job seekers ages 14-24, there is job training at The Tri-Cities Employment Training Academy located in Newpark Mall, 794-2957. Tri-CETA trains youth from low to moderate income families in basic job skills. http://acapyouthservices.weebly.com/employment-training-academies.html National job search sites provide a wide variety of information including resume writing, interviewing, job fairs, and job listings. Here are a few to help you get started: Indeed (www.indeed.com) searches job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages. You’ll also find information on job trends, salaries, and forums. Simply Hired (www.simplyhired.com), Job Hunt (www.job-hunt.org), and Employment Guide (www.employmentguide.com ) are other similar sites. For job seekers over 50 check out www.workforce50.com and www.seniorjobbank.org. Looking for a job in high tech? Dice (www.dice.com) is designed specifically for technology and engineering professionals enabling them to perform highly targeted job searches based on specific criteria, including location, type of employment, and keyword. The job postings available in the Dice.com database are from both technology and non technology companies from many industries. Don’t wait for the New Year to begin your search. Alameda County Library is here to help you get started.

An Annual Holiday Gala SUBMITTED BY MILA MISHINA The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District would like to invite all mature adults 50+, their family members and friends to an Annual Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Hayward Area Senior Center 22325 North Third Street near the Japanese Garden. Please come enjoy good friends, door and raffle prizes, entertainment by the Castro Valley High School Vocal Assemble at 11:30am follow a traditional Holiday meal

by chef Arlington (baked ham with raisin & pineapple sauce, yams, vegetables, dessert and coffee or tea). Take a picture with Santa Claus and enjoy dancing with Richard Herman’s Band from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Dress up in your favorite Holiday attire. Holiday Gala Thursday, Dec 15 10 a.m. Hayward Area Senior Center 22325 North Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6766. mism@haywardrec.org Tickets are $5.50 in advance or $7 at the door.

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Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD December 2: Prowling arrest by Officer Fowlie. 17 year-old male suspect, just recently off probation for burglary, was arrested while trying door handles on apartments at Village Green. Garage burglary, 40400 Block of Blanchard Street - Resident interrupted a garage burglary and chased the suspect who just stole the family’s scooter. Resident returned home while Officer Manrique attempted to stop the suspect on Eugene/Davis Streets. A short foot pursuit occurred and suspect was detained and positively identified. A distraught male called to report that he had tried to kill himself by laying across the train tracks near Mission/Warm Springs. The engine stopped and reversed, foiling his plan. Officer Settle arrived and transported him for a mental evaluation. Officers responded to a two

vehicle collision at Auto Mall/Cushing. One vehicle had rolled over. Officer C. Tang arrested one driver for DUI. Warren and Warm Springs: A Lexus (1000 miles on it) was being driven on Warren when it rode up on the center divider for about 300 feet, just far enough to cause the car to go up in flames. The two occupants were able to get out but were not around when police arrived. They were located safe and returned to the crash. The car was destroyed. December 3: Approximately 80 Occupy Fremont Demonstrators marched through the financial hub of Fremont. The Demonstrators were peaceful and concluded their march around 12:15 p.m. A 47 year-old male was walking his dogs along the UPRR tracks just south of Stevenson Boulevard when he was struck by a train. He was deceased at the scene. UPRR police arrived to investigate. December 4: At about 7:50 a.m., a report was received of several shots fired in the area of Busby Way and Sil-

Armed Robbery at Subway SUBMITTED BY SGT. DAVID OSTRANDER, MILPITAS PD On November 26 at 7:24 p.m., employees at Subway Restaurant reported an armed robbery had just occurred. A male subject, later identified as San Jose resident Danjael Banks, entered the store wearing a disguise, armed with a large kitchen knife. The disguise consisted of a wig, hat, gloves, and neoprene type ski mask. The suspect jumped the service counter and demanded money from the cash register. He took the money, jumped back over the counter, and fled on foot. Within two minutes, the first officer arrived on-scene. Witnesses in the area saw Banks run behind a business across the street from Subway. They saw Banks run towards S. Main Street and notified officers. Responding officers located Banks on S. Main Street near Corning Ave. and detained him. The victim clerks and witnesses identified Banks as the suspect and he was taken into custody within four minutes of the call being dispatched. Banks was booked at the Santa Clara County Main Jail for Armed Robbery. It is with the assistance from the witnesses and the quick response of the responding officers that this suspect was arrested within minutes of committing an armed robbery. The Milpitas Police Department encourages all citizens to immediately call the Police to report suspicious activity. 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/p olice/crime_tip.asp

verlock Road. Four 9mm casings were found on the street at that location. No victims were located. During the investigation, a witness reported that a white male adult (driver) and black male adult (passenger) got out of a newer model black Lexus at that location. The driver fired a gun into the air while the passenger appeared to be filming the gun shots with his cell phone. The suspects then drove away from the scene. The front desk at the Residence Inn (5400 Farwell Pl) called about a female who checked into a room using a false name. The subject was arrested for identity theft. Officer Shadle spotted a suspect from a previous attempted robbery report. The suspect was on his way to Washington Hospital, so Officer Shadle gave him a ride. Shadle had the victim come by for a positive ID. The suspect became upset, and broke a $2000 EKG machine. He was charged with attempted robbery, felony vandalism, resisting arrest, and had a no-bail drunk in public warrant.

Sean Washington promoted to Lieutenant SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT P.D. We are proud to announce and celebrate the recent promotion of Sean Washington to Police Lieutenant with the Fremont Police Department. Lieutenant Sean Washington joined the Fremont Police Department in 1997 and worked several specialized positions within the organization which include; Field Training Officer, Detective, SWAT, Arrest Control/Self Defense Training Instructor and Patrol. Sean was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2007. He worked patrol for approximately one year and then transfered to an administrative assignment as the supervisor of the School Resource Officer Unit for three years. Sean joined the management team as a Lieutenant on November 20, 2011. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1997 at California State University Hayward (B.S. Criminal Justice). Sean went on to complete the requirements for a Master’s Degree from San Jose State University in 2007 (M.S. Administration of Justice). Sean was a 2010 “graduate” of the City of Fremont sponsored CORO Leadership Program and several other leadership training courses. Sean continues to be involved in several communitybased activities and charitable events such as “National Night Out”, “Shop-With-A-Cop”, Reality Mentor Program, N.A.A.C.P. Youth/Law Enforcement Summit, the Bay Area Youth Intervention Alliance (B.A.Y.I.A.) and the Special Olympics. If you happen to see Sean while working on Patrol, please say “Hi” and congratulate him on his recent promotion!

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Tri-City Voice Newspaper Needs Your Help We need you to vote for us Sign our petition on change.org http://www.change.org/petitions/tri-city-voice-newspaper-needs-help-bay-areanews-group-medianews-is-trying-to-put-us-out-of-business The courts do not believe that people care about local independent community newspapers. We need to go back to court with enough names to show community support. The Bay Area News Group, MediaNews (which includes Oakland Tribune, Hayward Review, The Argus, Milpitas Post, Fremont Bulletin, San Jose Mercury and many other Bay Area newspapers) is trying to put Tri-City Voice Newspaper out of business. This is about corporate greed and maintaining a monopoly. What they do not own and control they want to crush.

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We also need more subscribers We have a petition here at our office that you can sign. 39737 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont If you need help going to Change.org to sign, (we are listed under Economic Justice) send me an email and I will give you the link. We will also post a link our our website home page. www.tricityvoice.com sharon@tricityvoice.com Call for information. 510-494-1999

Child Death SUBMITTED BY LT. STEVEN PETRAKOVITZ, MILPITAS PD On December 1 at 06:05 a.m., police and fire personnel were sent to a residence on Larkwood Court on a report that a child was not breathing. Police officers arrived in less than three minutes and started CPR. Officers were unable to revive the child and the child was pronounced deceased a short time later. Milpitas police department is working with the Santa Clara County Coroner’s office to determine the cause of death. Anyone with any information 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

SUBMITTED BY GAYLE BLETH, HAYWARD PD. Please help the Hayward Police Department carry on the Cops for Kids Toy Drive tradition started over 20 years ago and make the holidays brighter for less fortunate families in Hayward. For years Hayward Police Employees, their families, City of Hayward employees, community volunteers and business have donated their time and/or unwrapped gifts or money to buy toys for needy Hayward children, infant to 18 years old. This year the Gift Give Away, for up to 80 Hayward families will take place on December 17 at 10 a.m. at the Hayward Police Department. We will however, collect donations year long to prepare for the Toy Drive the following year. If you would prefer to donate a gift, you can do so at several business locations Downtown Hayward, or at the City of Hayward Police Department located at 300 West Winton Avenue. Please, no toy guns/weapons. Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support the City of Hayward Police Department fundraising efforts. Your donation is tax deductable. This couldn’t happen year after year without the ongoing support from all of you. Thank you in advance for bringing a smile to a lot of little Hayward faces.

Holiday of Wishes SUBMITTED BY BILL RINETTI The Holiday's are here, families around the world gather together to celebrate with festive decorations, feasts of all flavors and often an exchange of gifts. What's very easy to forget during these times of feasting and celebrating is the fact that there are so many families in our own neighborhood that are struggling just to put food on the table for their kids, and gifts are not even an option. They desperately need our help. Holiday of Wishes is an organization comprised of members of our community helping families in need this holiday season. We have de-

cided to raise money and collect toys as well as food so that we can help families from a local elementary school that are struggling more than most this year. On Saturday, December 17, 960 kids will receive gifts to open Christmas morning and 320 families will be given the food and sense of community to take home to enjoy Christmas with their family. This Year give the greatest gift of all… The Gift of Christmas! Donation Boxes are at the Main Entrance of Massimo's Restaurant, 5200 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 792-2000 Or a check donation can be made out to: The Fremont Rodent Society

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lameda Creek is a very prominent landmark in the East Bay with ancient, geological origins. The Ohlones lived near its banks and caught fish from its sparkling waters for thousands of years before Spanish explorers came. One early explorer described the creek as “a very large stream with very deep pools, many sycamores, cottonwoods, and some live oaks and other trees.” A later explorer called the stream “Rio de la Alameda” and noted the numerous large boulders from floods. It was only a few yards wider at the pools where, water moving towards the bay, sank into the deep river bed and reappeared at various intervals. Spanish explorers named this area “the place of the Alameda” because the main creek was lined with trees, giving it the appearance of a shaded avenue, or Alameda. One early explorer reported that the place of the Alameda did have a creek but very little water and the channel was so deep it would be difficult to obtain water for irrigating. Another explorer observed that if water could be drawn from both sides of the creek it “would suf-

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Alameda! closer and more sloping, and its lower course was unobstructed to a degree almost inconceivable at the present time. It was a broad, deep, beautiful river far above the sugar refinery.” Alameda Creek was the gate or entrance to the inland areas, but it was also a barrier at times to those who needed to cross. As long as the water was low, the creek could be forded, or waded in places. Jose Vallejo came to Mission San Jose in 1836 to administer the mission and sell its properties. He acquired a large herd of cows and needed more pasture for them. He applied for a land grant in the Niles area but his application was denied because he had not made enough improvements of the property. He resigned his position at Mission San Jose so he could concentrate on ranching and his application for a land grant. He built fences, established a brick yard and erected six adobe buildings near the mouth of the present Niles Canyon. Jose resubmitted his application for a land grant and was awarded a huge expanse of over 7,000 acres that covered much of the present Niles and Union City areas. He named his land “Ran-

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fice for the cattle for half a province.” Father Antonio Danti named the stream El Rio de San Clemente, but the descriptive name of Alameda survived the test of time. Historian Halley wrote that Alameda Creek was the main stream in the county. “It rises in the

cho Arroyo de la Alameda.” We do not know exactly how he chose the name, but it was obviously named after Alameda Creek. Alameda was certainly a very natural and logical name for his rancho. Vallejo’s flour mill gained fame throughout California as

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streams of Contra Costa County. Henry Smith represented Santa Clara County in the State Assembly. He lived at Alvarado and championed the creation of the new County. He presented a petition of citizens of Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties for a new county to be called Alameda. The act to create the county was passed after considerable effort in March 1953. Alameda County was created as a separate county out of these two. Historian William Halley later wrote, “The name comes from Alameda Creek, its principal stream which runs through its most southerly township, east and west, and had been the dividing between Santa Clara and Contra Costa Counties before separation. Its banks being lined with trees through the otherwise sparsely wooded plains, gave it the appearance of a shaded avenue, road, or walk, which in Spanish is called an alameda. When the Mexican pioneers first discovered the territory, they knew it by the name of the place of the Alameda “ It’s a county, a city, a college, several companies, a creek and a famous family name. Alameda, a lovely Spanish word, and it’s ours to ponder and enjoy. We probably don’t think of “Alameda” as a rancho boundary

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mountains of the Contra Costa Range, emerges thence at Niles, and winds through the plains until it enter San Francisco Bay.” Charles Shinn called the lower part of Alameda Creek “the water gate of the Alameda.” He observed that American civilization made its chief advance here where most of the pioneer squatter’s crops were shipped to market. “The sloop-channel ended with the flow of tidewater up the fluctuating current, and the riverlanding was at Union City. The Alameda of the pioneers was a far different stream from the Alameda today. It carried a larger volume of water; its banks were

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one of the first water powered flour mills in the state. His vast herds of cattle and horses increased rapidly and roamed from the bay to the hills. One of the adobes later became part of the famous California Nursery. The stone foundation of the mill and the California Nursery Adobe have survived. “Rancho Arroyo de la Alameda “has disappeared into the pages of history, but Alameda Creek flows on. Members of the first state Legislature divided the state into 27 counties in 1849. Our area was made part of “Mount Diablo” County. People objected because diablo is Spanish for “Devil”. The name was changed to Contra Costa which refers to the coast opposite or east of San Francisco. Alameda Creek was used as the boundary between Contra Costa and Santa Clara Counties. Alameda was listed as one of the

or any kind of boundary, but we recognize the value of the creek.

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“You can treat your sister, mother, or girlfriend to a wonderful experience,” said Kathy Hesser, RN, Women’s Center coordinator. “A massage is the perfect way to take a break from busy holiday schedules.” The Women’s Center is a comfortable place for women to enjoy a personalized massage, she added. It features a spa-like setting where women are pampered. They are provided with a fresh robe to slip into and they have their own private dressing area with individual lockers for personal items. “Women are invited to linger afterward and bask in that calm and relaxed feeling that comes from having a massage,” Hesser said. “They can sit in their robes and enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee. We can even provide a warm blanket to curl up in.” The Women’s Center features licensed massage therapists who each have more than 12 years experience, according to Hesser. Therapists tailor their massages to meet the individual needs of each woman. “A lot of women feel more comfortable getting a massage at a hospital,” she said. “There is a trust factor because the focus here is on health. Some of the women who come for regular massages have arthritis or other health issues, and they feel confident knowing that their individual needs will be met.” Holiday Specials Special pricing on a number of holiday packages is available through December 23. Packages start at $100 for the De-Stress package, which includes six 15-minute chair massages. The Balance Package includes six 30-minute massage sessions of your choice (Swedish, therapeutic, or foot reflexology) for $180. The Rejuvenation Package includes six 50-minute sessions of your choice (Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, or sports) for $270. “If you purchase three gift certificates, you get a half hour massage for yourself,” Hesser said. “That’s an added bonus.” She suggested that mothers and daughters, sisters, or girlfriends could create a special holiday outing around a massage. Get a massage together and combine it with a special lunch out or some shopping before or after, she said.

Massages are offered by appointment at the Washington Women’s Center on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the week, massages are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more about the holiday packages or to schedule a massage, call (510) 608-1301. It Feels Great “A massage simply feels great,” Hesser said. “It also offers a number of health benefits depending on the type of massage. We offer the whole gamut, from Swedish to hot rocks.” The Swedish massage uses long, fluid strokes and deep, circular motions to reduce tension, improve circulation, and relieve muscle tension. The sports massage is similar to the Swedish massage but is more for women who work out frequently or are involved in sports. It helps improve flexibility, and prevent or treat injuries. Deep tissue massage works deep into the muscle to help ease and release muscular tension. It uses slower, more forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of the muscles and connective tissue. The pregnancy massage is for expectant mothers. It helps alleviate back pain and aids circulation, providing some relief from the discomfort of pregnancy. Therapeutic massage integrates neuromuscular therapy and reflexology with Swedish strokes to help relax and restore balance to the body. The hot rock massage helps the muscles relax. Hot rocks are strategically placed in certain areas like the neck and spine. The foot reflexology is a gentle massage of the foot that helps to relieve tension. Chair massage is also available, and usually focuses on the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, and hands. “You can give the gift of relaxation by giving a massage this holiday season,” Hesser said. “With work and family pressures, most women would say that is priceless.”

Make a Massage Appointment Today! To make a massage appointment or purchase a massage gift certificate, please call the Washington Women’s Center at (510) 608-1301. The Women’s Center is located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. For information about other services offered at the Women’s Center, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter.

SUBMITTED BY SHIRLEY SISK With three weeks to go until Christmas, the TriCity League of Volunteers – LOV - still has 58 families that have not been adopted and has stopped taking applications from those in need until those that have registered are embraced by an adopting business, family or individual. Nate is a single dad with a special needs son age 11. All he is asking for is laundry soap and motor oil for his car. His son would like a Cars 2 DVD, an electric toothbrush and a warm bath robe. Susan is a single mom taking care of her disabled mother and her little 4 year old girl. They are asking for pajamas & socks and little Sara would love to have a Barbie bike and doll house. This family lives on just a little more than $1,000 a month. Joseph is a widowed father raising 4 children ages 3, 5, 9 & 12. The 5 year-old wants a bed so he doesn’t have to sleep on the sofa and a Leap Frog “cuz I want to learn”. Dad is asking for dishes, a crock pot and the children are asking for books, coats & toys. Cathy is a single mom on unemployment with a 14 year old boy and a girl age 6. Mom says, ” I would just like by kids to have a Christmas & some gifts to unwrap on Christmas morning. I can live without”. The children are asking for warm jackets, blankets and clothes – and anything 49ers. These are just a few of the many heart-wrenching stories of people in our community who could use some holiday cheer. Help make them and many other children’s wishes come true this holiday season by adopting a family. If you don’t have time to shop – a donation is great & LOV will shop & wrap for you. For more information – or to choose a family – contact Joanne Paletta, Program Director at 510-793-5683.

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Has US learned the lesson of Enron 10 years later? BY BERNARD CONDON AP BUSINESS WRITER NEW YORK (AP), Dec 01 From humble origins as a natural gas distributor, Enron became a trading operation with the Midas touch. It made bets on oil, water, Internet traffic, even the weather. Wall Street's brightest worked there. Its stock tripled in two years. Virtually no one knew how it had made so much money. Ten years ago Friday came the answer: It hadn't. Enron's bankruptcy on Dec. 2, 2001, revealed a fraudulent illusion. Investors swore they would not be so profoundly deceived again. But it was only the beginning of a decade when so much in the economy was not as it seemed. Can't-lose Wall Street guys turned out to be cheats. Home values did not go up forever. Promising signs of recovery after the Great Recession turned out to be nothing, and hard times endure. The theme was shredded faith that and debt, the more the better. “We have faith in the big score,” financial historian Charles Geisst says, trying to explain why Americans have, time and again, believed in what was too good to be true. In the simple story of the past decade, a journey from corporate scandals to a housing bubble, then to a collapse and a frustratingly slow recovery, the villain is Wall Street and the victim Main Street. The reality is more complicated. THE BEGINNING One reason people didn't know how Enron made money was that it was an amalgam of 3,000 private deals that came to light in its collapse, partnerships with names like Raptor, Condor and Chewbacca. Behind those obscure names, Enron shunted billions of dollars of debt off its books. Investors were safe as long as they didn't ask too many questions. The company borrowed from Wall Street banks, mutual funds and insurers, pledging its hot stock as collateral. The collapse wiped out $11 billion in stock value, nearly 10 percent in the 401(k) retirement accounts of Enron employees. A month later, an outspoken, Harley-riding CEO with an uncanny ability to pull profits out of a seemingly dull New Hampshire manufacturer appeared on BusinessWeek's list of top corporate managers. His name was

Dennis Kozlowski. By the end of 2002, he was indicted for stealing $150 million from shareholders, and his company, Tyco International, was bankrupt. Several other heroes of capitalism toppled after him. Bernard Ebbers drove WorldCom into bankruptcy after misleading investors in his high-flying company in an $11 billion accounting fraud. John Rigas, who turned a $300 purchase into a cable TV empire, was convicted of fraud after prosecutors said he ran Adelphia Communications like a “personal piggy bank,” including using $26 million of company money to buy timberland next to his home to preserve his view. Martha Stewart, who built her cooking and decorating business on an image of homespun goodness, faced a grilling from regulators that suggested a life more tawdry than tidy: She had dumped shares of a drug company on what appeared to be an illegal tip from her Merrill Lynch broker. She was convicted of lying, though never accused of insider trading. The amount the one-time billionaire saved by selling early was $51,000. It was a time of plummeting stocks, trashed retirement accounts, lost jobs and lost trust. One headline from 2002: “Scandals Shred Investors' Faith.” Regulators cracked down, offering hope. Congress created a board to police the accounting industry. It also passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, requiring executives to sign off on financial statements so they could be criminally liable for posting phony numbers. Investors were thought more vigilant, too. But they got sloppy again, and almost immediately. Around the time of Enron's collapse, press reports detailed how Italy, years earlier, had struck complicated “currency swap” deals with banks so it could borrow money without having to recognize the debt on its books. Later, Greece was shown to have camouflaged its debt in a similar way. In 2002, no one seemed to care. By the end of the year, Italy was paying about 4 percent a year in interest on its national bonds, roughly what the U.S. was offering and a sign that few investors were worried. THE HOUSING BUBBLE In 2003, as jurors heard how Kozlowski got Tyco to pitch in $1 million for his wife's birthday party, featuring an ice sculpture of Michelangelo's David that uri-

nated vodka, the seeds of a new crisis were being planted. American consumers had run up debt to record levels by the end of 2003, and more of them than ever were filing for bankruptcy. Yet the stocks of companies extending mortgages to the riskiest borrowers, so-called subprimes, were rising fast. Subprime was a euphemism for people who had too little income, too much debt, a bad record of paying lenders back - or all three. As home prices rose, worry that they would not meet their mortgage payments was replaced with faith that, even if they couldn't, they could always sell the home for more than they borrowed and return the money. Lenders eventually grew so cocky that they seemed willing to give money to virtually anyone who wanted a home. They also offered mortgages on top of mortgages - so-called home equity loans that allowed people to tap their magically rising values to raise cash for flat-screen TVs or Caribbean vacations. Or to pay their credit card bills. “If your home keeps appreciating, why not use the equity,” Robert Cole, CEO of mortgage lender New Century, said at the time. If the lenders were duping Americans, they made easy targets. Long before the housing boom, Americans were borrowing more, saving less and increasingly convinced they would not suffer the consequences. In the 1980s, Americans saved more than 6 percent of what they earned each year in income. Their debts totaled 70 percent of take-home pay. By 2007, they were saving nearly nothing, and debt had exploded to 140 percent of income. “People were using their homes like automated teller machines,” says David Rosenberg, chief economist at Gluskin Sheff & Associates and a big critic of lending during the boom. “At some point, people have to own up to their mistakes.” Stoking all this borrowing was the Federal Reserve, which had slashed benchmark interest rates to 46-year lows after the 20002001 tech-stock bust, pushing the cost of loans lower. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored companies that buy mortgages from lenders, played a role by targeting everriskier loans. The biggest, most sophisticated Wall Street firms fooled themselves, too.

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Banks bought subprime lenders whole. Elegant mathematical formulas from their “risk management” departments told them their gambles were fine. Standard & Poor's and other credit rating agencies provided reassurance by slapping their highest ratings on bundles of risky mortgages. Wall Street was gripped by what chronicler Roger Lowenstein called a “mad, Strangelovian” logic. Not content to bundle thousands of subprime mortgages into mortgage securities, banks bundled the bundles into something called collateralized debt obligations, or CDOs. Next, they created bundles of bundles of bundles, called CDO-squared. They created something known as synthetic CDOs that didn't even contain mortgages but merely referenced them, exchanging cash between two parties taking opposing bets that a mortgage lender unconnected to them would get its money back. Adding to the confusion, it wasn't clear which financial firms held many of the original mortgages on which everyone was bet-

ting. They had been bought and sold so many times among investors that no one could follow the paper trail. By 2006, the men who had wounded a nation's faith in capitalism were finally getting justice. Enron's former president, Jeffrey Skilling, began serving 24 years in prison. Kenneth Lay, the chairman, died before he could be sentenced. Rigas, the cable titan, got 15 years, Ebbers and Kozlowski 25 each. But we were about to discover that the lies we tell ourselves can be more damaging. THE COLLAPSE In 2007, subprime lenders went bust, one after another. Then all the mounting debt, made possible by years of halftruths and self-deceptions, turned the fall of a single industry into a worldwide financial crisis. In March 2008, investors fearing bad mortgage bets at Bear Stearns pulled money out of the bank, leaving it to collapse into the arms of a rival. Unable to untangle the web of mortgage risk, they began to wonder who was next. They fo-

cused on Lehman Brothers, and as that bank teetered, it became clear that the danger of complexity wasn't the only lesson from Enron that had been ignored. Lehman had hidden debt just like Enron. Using a financing technique called Repo 105, the bank had borrowed money in a series of deals structured to make it seem as though it had been “selling” assets to raise money. Lenders demanded money back, triggering a run on the bank and leaving ordinary investors scrambling to understand just how much the company had borrowed. Lehman's bankruptcy in September 2008 froze credit worldwide and helped turn the U.S. recession into the worst since the Great Depression. Stocks eventually fell to 12-year lows, retirement accounts were devastated, and many Americans' biggest asset, their home, plummeted in value. By the end of 2008, Bernard Madoff was arrested for lying to investors in a $60 billion Ponzi scheme over two decades. A few months later, President Barack Obama started talking up the

strengths of the economy, but that soon proved a bit of a mirage, too. More than a year later, the White House announced its “Recovery Summer,” a series of public projects to goose economic growth. But a year and half later, the unemployment rate is stuck at 9 percent and economic growth uninspiring. A sad footnote: After an overhaul of Wall Street rules last year, broker MF Global turned to the same Lehman-like Repo 105 deals to fuel its bet on indebted European governments. The heavy borrowing helped send the firm run by ex-New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine into bankruptcy, throwing 1,000 people out of work and creating chaos in markets as brokerage customers scrambled to get their money back. A month after the firm's collapse, regulators still can't find $1.2 billion of customer funds. THE RECKONING Now Europe is paying for years of using government debt to fund early retirements and long vacations that its citizens really couldn't

afford. Streets are choked with protesters, governments are toppling and interest rates rising, some to crippling highs. Rosenberg, the prescient housing critic, sees trouble for America, too. Frightened investors are buying Treasury bonds, which is making it cheaper than ever for Washington to borrow despite its trillion-dollar-plus deficits. The danger is that low rates could lull Americans into believing that, even if they themselves can't borrow recklessly, it's OK for their government to. “A government debt bubble is already creating misery in Europe,” Rosenberg says. “If we don't watch out, we'll face the same problem.” Stocks have barely moved in the decade of lost faith. On the Friday before the Enron bankruptcy, the S&P 500 closed at 1,139. Last Friday it closed 19 points above that. The incomes of many middle-class Americans haven't kept up with inflation. Home prices are still falling Pretending we were wealthier has made us poorer.

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mit changed my life by introducing me to an entire community working to make schools safer for everyone. I am proud to have helped organize this year's summit so that students can better support each other to make the most impact in the year to come,” said Raymond Ferronato, a junior at Antioch High School. The 2011 Youth Empowerment Summit will offer 34 workshops, including: “FAIR Education for LGBTQ Youth;” “Opening the Locker Room Closet;” and “Handling Bullying (Focusing on Yourself ).” Keynote addresses will be given by Teresa Favuzzi of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers about why the state’s new FAIR Education Act is important for people with disabili-

ties, as well as a joint address by GSA Network youth activists and board members Benji Delgadillo and Sam Alavi about the role of students in supporting FAIR education in their schools. KQED will also present ‘Not in Our School Project,’ a Palo Alto student-led program to reduce violence, bullying and prejudice. “Energy for the 2011 Youth Empowerment Summit is incredible, with young people pouring in from across the state eager to create change in their communities,” said Laura Valdez, Interim Executive Director of Gay-Straight Alliance Network. “Young Californians know that schools must become safer and are determined to lead that effort themselves. At the Youth Empowerment Summit, they’ll get

the tools and resources they need to make it better now for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied youth.” The 2011 Youth Empowerment Summit is supported by community co-sponsors Genentech, PG&E and KQED. Volunteers from PricewaterhouseCoopers, Google and the San Francisco Bay Guardian also help make the summit possible. Gay-Straight Alliance Network (GSA Network) is a national youth leadership organization that empowers youth activists to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools by training student leaders and supporting student-led GayStraight Alliance clubs throughout the country. In California alone, GSA Network has brought GSA

clubs to 56 percent of public high schools, impacting more than 1.1 million students at 850 schools. For more information, visit www.gsanetwork.org.

undreds of young people from the Bay Area and throughout California will participate in a youth-planned and youth-led summit in San Francisco, to enhance efforts to foster safer schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. The 7th annual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) on Saturday, December 10, is being hosted by the Gay-Straight Alliance Network and will include skillbuilding workshops, a resource fair and keynotes about California’s new Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful (FAIR) Education Act. “It is eye-opening to see there are so many ways youth can change their own schools. Last year’s sum-

2011 Youth Empowerment Summit Saturday, December 10 Conference: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Youth dance party: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Buena Vista Horace Mann Community School 3351 - 23rd Street, San Francisco Register at www.gsanetwork.org Sliding scale fee: $0-$15. Pay what you can and no one is turned away for lack of funds. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

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513 sq. feet 2 Room office: Large front area & small back office 2nd Floor Plenty of free parking off street Heat & A/C, garbage, cleaning service provided Across from Lake Elizabeth Lease terms negotiable

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• 1,240 sq. feet • Commercial / Service-Oriented office • Large store-front window • 1st Floor • Heat & A/C, garbage, cleaning service provided • Separate entrance • Separate restrooms • Storage room • Flexible lease terms

• 1,321 sq. feet • Suitable for Chiropractic, Physical Therapy or similar practice • Reception area • 1st Floor • Heat & A/C, garbage, cleaning service provided • Near hwy 880, restaurants and shops • Lease terms negotiable • Kitchenette area w/ sink

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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 DECEMBER 7 – DECEMBER 13, 2011 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: This week on Dec. 10 we will have a total Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Gemini at 9:36 a.m. A lunar eclipse is essentially a strongly punctuated full moon. All those activities normally related to the full moons—increased traffic, potential for accidents, general hyperactivity, etc.—are doubly accented. Gemini is a sign of travel and communications of all kinds. Watch for sudden potholes in the roadways, static in phones, or things like interference with the Internet. Full moons often bring fulfillment or consummation of important affairs in life. If an activity has a flaw or a foundation problem, its crack becomes visible near the full moon. Read your sun sign and ascending sign below for the areas of heighted revelation in your life this month. Aries (March 21-April 20): Legal, ethical or educational issues are emphasized. Travel, whether of mind, body, or spirit, is punctuated. Exposure to people of different backgrounds or cultures opens your heart and leads you in new directions. Renewal may be necessary, as related to vehicles, relationships with roommates or siblings, or the neighborhood. A household move may be on its way.

Cancer (June 21-July 21): It is important to concentrate on work-related relationships and health maintenance. Diet, exercise and improvement of your physical regimen will serve you well. Honing your management systems in personal and work arenas is necessary to improve the efficiency of the daily work routine. You must balance concerns of recent years with better self-care.

Taurus (April 21-May 20): The eclipse pattern emphasizes issues of sexuality, intimacy, and material accumulation. Your attitudes in these areas need renewal. Reorganization of debt and investments may be in progress. You may be more conscious than usual about existential matters related to life, death, and what is on "the other side" of normal, waking consciousness. It could feel important to arrange your will or estate.

Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): This eclipse emphasizes your progeny. Intense experiences could come through your children or through the results of other personally creative births. Both errors and successes in parenting and/or creative work will be revealed for all to see. The time is approaching to let go of friendships and associations that no longer serve you well.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): What is your pattern in significant relationships? What needs to be repaired or improved? How might you contribute to a fuller, richer life for yourself as well as for those important to you? It is crucial to seek out solutions that favor everyone concerned. Recapitulation of old habits will simply regenerate trauma.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23September 22): Matters concerning your family are accented. Old problems in relationships, even with the deceased, are brought to consciousness for cleansing and healing. A new family member may enter the scene. Property and real estate matters will require concentration. Bringing your career into alignment with your true self is an important focus.

Libra (September 23-October 22): The accent of this eclipse period is on travel, education, care of vehicles, and care of relationships with siblings, roommates, neighbors, or others who daily traverse your life. Lifelong, habitual patterns of thought must be reviewed and negative thinking must be corrected. Habits of speech and communication should be improved. Now is the time to focus on learning new and practical life skills. Let go of outmoded belief systems. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): This eclipse series accents personal and financial resources. Greater understanding will develop as related to expenditures of time, energy and money. Debts must be repaid. You need to eliminate or recycle whatever is no longer useful in your life. Conditions of intimacy and sexuality are stale and require renewal. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Your personal identity is the subject under consideration. Who are you becoming and who do you need to be? How do you wish to define yourself before the world? How can you develop a workable, indi-

vidual identity while simultaneously maintaining a personally rewarding relationship? Capricorn (December 22-January 19): This eclipse emphasizes your need for internal order and self-reflection. Consider hypnosis or meditation, psychotherapy, dream-work or journaling as resources to help you contemplate. Solitude can be healing now. Streamlining daily routines and exercising your body will help you preserve energy for thought. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Involvement in your community, networking, and developing friendships will be occupying central roles at this time. You have lessons to learn about discerning who is truly a friend. Those with chil-

dren must concentrate on fostering those relationships. Some may decide not to have any more babies. Pisces (February 19-March 20): There will be emphasis on career, life goals, and community reputation. Honors may develop during this period if you have previously built a solid foundation. Family members will plead for more attention in subtle and overt ways. Property may require repair, rejuvenation, or replacement. Family patterns are changing. You may experience a sense of loss, but renewal occurs in its wake.

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

www.horoscopesbyvivian.com

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Theatre Review

Moon Over Buffalo is a tasty treat SUBMITTED BY JAY COLEMAN f you’re tired of turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving, head over to Irvington High School (IHS) for a hearty slice of ham in the Irvington Conservatory Theatre’s (ICT) production of “Moon Over Buffalo,” which runs through December 10. Set in the 1950s, Ken Ludwig’s 1995 comedy play lured comedienne Carol Burnett back to Broadway after a 30-year absence and earned her a Tony Award nomination as Best Actress. The play opens with a traveling troupe of actors on the road in Buffalo, NY (“like Scranton,

Eileen in a matinee performance of “Private Lives” has to adlib her way out of trouble when George returns to the theatre and comes onstage, drunk and performing Cyrano in full costume – during the very performance that Capra is attending to see George and Charlotte in action. “Moon Over Buffalo” is a wonderfully funny show and perfect choice for new Irvington Conservatory Theatre director Scott DiLorenzo, who replaced retired, long-time legend Linda Jackson-Whitmore this year at IHS. Because of the show’s small cast and the abundance of talent at the magnet performing-arts school, DiLorenzo double cast

Kristina Haran sparkles as the somewhat befuddled Ethel, whose deafness is selective and always ripe for laughter (“This place is like living in an asylum on the guard’s day off.”). Ludwig’s script provides ample opportunities for Kevin Leong, as Paul, and Patrick Praxel, as Richard, to show their skills in the fast-paced action. And Frances Ramsel, as Eileen, goes from initial anguish early in the show to exhilaration in a surprise happy ending. Special credit goes to stagecraft instructor Beth Zeigler from Ohlone College, the show’s sponsor, and to master carpenter Neil Burkhart and his crew for con-

without the charm”) where they’re performing “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Private Lives” in a repertory theatre. Life is full of drama for George and Charlotte Hay: Their marriage is shaky at best; daughter Rosalind, who left acting for advertising, has a new boyfriend, Howard, a TV weatherman; Ethel, Charlotte’s mother, is hard of hearing, which provides many hilarious exchanges; Paul, the company manager, is still in love with Rosalind; Richard, the slick lawyer, has romantic designs on Charlotte; and Eileen, a young actress, is pregnant by George. Eileen confronts George (“We were such fools, and now we’re having a little fool.”) then disappears before that afternoon’s performance. Life begins to unravel when George receives a call from movie director Frank Capra, who’s considering George and Charlotte as replacements for Ronald Colman and Greer Garson in his ready-to-shoot film “The Twilight of the Scarlet Pimpernel.” George tells Charlotte the good news, but she doesn’t believe him because she’s just learned of Eileen’s pregnancy. Charlotte threatens to leave town with lawyer Richard, so George heads to the bar to drown his sorrows. That sets up a wacky scene where Rosalind, filling in for

the play, offering more students the opportunity to shine in this engaging farce. And shine they do. Every actor onstage stole at least one scene on the night of this review. DiLorenzo reports that both casts are equally strong – their competitive juices challenging their counterparts in the opposite cast. Brian Barrientez II is a real talent in the role of George, which requires considerable physical comedy, a dose of slapstick, fluid facial expressions and the angst of someone stuck in the Cyrano character, seemingly for life. He’s a walking ham, according to mother-in-law Ethel and an actor you have to watch when he’s onstage. Puukani Tiwanak, as Charlotte, also excels as the eternal drama queen who longs to make her mark in film. She’s a perfect match for George, and has very clever scenes of mistaken identity with Howard, Rosalind’s boyfriend. Rosalind (Zarin Khan) and Howard’s (Dylan Maisler) characters aren’t as over-the-top as George and Charlotte, but the two young performers work well together. In their funniest scene, Howard rationalizes that his TV weatherman job is “sort of acting,” until Rosalind corrects, “My parents do Chekov, you do precipitation.”

structing an incredibly solid and durable set. The play’s humor often “hinges” on repeated slamming of five doors, and not once did the walls quiver. The cast also deserves kudos for split-second timing, as one door slams shut, another opens as actors move onstage. Costumes by designer Elizabeth Whitaker were perfectly matched to the ‘50s, and sound effects and lighting cues under technical designer Ryan Willer were flawless. Don’t dismiss “Moon Over Buffalo” as a turkey because you may not have heard of it; it’s a feast of fun – and just the right amount of ham. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for children and seniors, $10 for high school students with ASB sticker, and half-priced for December 8. They may be purchased online at www.irvingtonconservatorytheatre.org or by calling (510) 656-5711, ext. 46423.

Moon Over Buffalo Thursday, Dec 8 – Saturday, Dec 10 7:30 p.m. Irvington High School 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 656-5711, ext. 46423 www.irvingtonconservatorytheatre.org Tickets: $10 - $15

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Night of the Living Dead Washington High School’s fall theatre production leaves the land of the living to explore the frightening “Night of the Living Dead.” The show runs for six nights, and due to some graphic violence is not recommended for young children. “Our first full play in the New Husky Theater is a horror-filled tribute to the 1968 movie that inspired the current zombie craze seen everywhere from cable TV to Occupy Wall Street,” says WHS Theater Arts Director Matthew Ballin.

The cast includes Clair Castren, Jaire Gipson, Josh Laquin, Molly Tapken, Jenna Frisbey, Griffin Sloves, Noa Kretchmer, Nicholas Quitos, Nick Inman, Patrick Bacon, and Vanessa Steger. Ticket prices are $12 for general admission, $10 for ASB students, and $6 for attendees under 12 and over 65. For more information, please visit www.whstheater.com.

Night of the Living Dead Dec 2, 8, 9, and 15-17 7 p.m. Husky Theater Washington High School 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 505-7300 ext. 67512 www.whstheater.com Tickets: $6 - $12

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STORY AND PHOTO BY ANGIE WANG “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” debuts on December 10 at Mission San Jose High School’s (MSJHS) Little Theatre for one special performance. Student co-directors, Noa

ing and resources available. “Though it may have been decided that you cannot have access to certain things, we can’t afford to just give up. In my two years here, I have grown to love theatre; it hurt to lose a show in my limited time at MSJHS. If some-

(Left to right): Sumedh Bhattacharya, Chris Ackerson, Noa Kretchmer, and James Gao.

Kretchmer (Martha) and Sumedh Bhattacharya (Nick), work with James Gao (George) and Chris Ackerson (Honey) to present an intriguing play that provides powerful commentary on the effects of alcohol abuse on marriage and relationships. When Kretchmer heard news that Drama Head Anne Riley would not be returning to MSJHS to teach drama this year, she was inspired to organize a play when several other drama students expressed disappointment that their Performing Arts department would not be putting on a fall play of its own, due to a lack of time, funding, and directors. Kretchmer and Bhattacharya were determined to show others that it is possible to put on a show, even without the help of a professional director. Their dedication, coupled with their love for being on-stage, allowed the two directors to produce a promising show despite the unfortunate circumstances. Although “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is a difficult and tragic play, it bluntly and accurately portrays an extreme outcome of the “typical American marriage”. The actors often must bear the physical and mental burden of performing a play with such dark, cynical interpretations of what is supposed to be the union of two happy, loving individuals. George and Martha invite Nick and Honey as guests into their home, later using them as pawns to fuel their sinister marital problems provoked by Martha’s alcohol abuse. Kretchmer’s original goal in producing the show was to share the experience of being in a play with her three fellow cast mates, two of whom had never before starred in a play, let alone one of such difficulty. As the development of the play progressed, she realized that this was also the perfect opportunity to convince the community to put up a fight for the things that matter, without regard to the limited fund-

one or something threatens to take away something that is dear to you, don’t sit back and watch it happen. Under no circumstances should you give up and let your happiness, and that of others, be taken away,” Kretchmer says. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” will be performed at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 10 in Mission San Jose High School’s Little Theatre. Admission is free. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Saturday, Dec 10 7 p.m. performance (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Mission San Jose High School, Little Theatre 41717 Palm Avenue, Fremont (510) 657-3600 Free of charge

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

Auto Review

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: Practically Sporty

hen you're retailing, say, Ford F150 pickup trucks or Toyota Camrys, you basically just round 'em up and move 'em out. These models sell in the U.S. in the hundreds of thousands every year. "What color would you like?" is what the salespeople ask their numerous customers. What if you're Mitsubishi? Things aren't going as well in the U.S. these days, with the sporty Eclipse in decline, the Galant a perennial also-ran and SUV sales stagnant. But there are some bright spots, including the upcoming "i" all-electric mod-

Funny, but my car came with a hidden USB port. I couldn’t find it! But on the last day I had the car I consulted the user’s manual. The port was hidden above the inside of the glovebox. I had to reach in and feel for it. Odd—but it means you could hide your iPod away—a convenience. The ES model, like mine, is new this year. It comes with a 148-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine instead of the previously standard 2.4-liter, mated to a five-speed manual or an automatic transmission. My tester had the automatic, which, as a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT),

els, the brisk-selling compact crossover Outlander Sport - and the Lancer Sportback. The Lancer is its most ferocious as the Evolution, with its 291-horsepower turbocharged engine, Brembo brakes, Recaro seats, and such. But the Lancer itself, in sedan or Sportback form, is a nice car that is overshadowed by flashier competition. My Graphite Gray test car looked attractive and had the solid, well put together look of a BMW sedan of a couple of generations ago. The big mouth grille is the new face of Mitsubishi, in the style of Audi, but the general proportions are restrained and handsome. Inside, the lines are straight, surfaces no-nonsense and hard for the most part; chrome and bling are at a minimum. At first glance, this seems a little Spartan, despite stylish twin gauge nacelles, but, frankly, that's the way 3 Series BMWs have looked for years and nobody has complained. The dash in this car actually does bow out in the center like recent Bimmers. In truth, what matters when you’re driving are controls that work the way they're supposed to, information when you need it and reasonable quiet so you can hear the stereo. That unit, by the way, is a 140-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with digital signal processing, MP3 playback capability and four speakers. The Lancer’s interior does just fine without overtly styled twists and turns or elaborately crafted dash art.

churned out usable ratios without fuss and never left me sitting. The manual, which I sampled in a sedan previously, would be a little more fun. The ES gets electric power steering, which helps to improve the car’s overall fuel economy by eliminating the parasitic drag on the engine that a hydraulic power steering system creates. The GTS version moves up to a 2.4-liter four with 168 horsepower and adds 18-inch alloy wheels. The Ralliart uses a 2.0-liter engine with a turbocharger to put out 237 horsepower. Average fuel economy is rated at 25 City and 32 Highway, average 27, and that's about what I got. Because the miles-per-gallon computer kept zeroing out, it’s hard to say. My last run was 28.9 mpg… not bad. The EPA Green Vehicle Guide numbers for this car are 9 for Air Pollution and 7 for Greenhouse Gas. Those are very good scores, putting the Lancer in the SmartWay category. The 2.4-liter engine gets a few mpg lower ratings but has similar EPA Green scores. The real bonus of the Sportback is its generous hatchback. It rises up high—well above head clunking level and a quick drop of the rear seats opens up a surprisingly large and flat carpeted space. When the rear seats are up and the cover is in place, you get the security of a good-sized trunk. It's a best-ofboth-worlds deal. I had a chance to test the brakes when a deer jumped in front of the car—on my street! Yes, they worked just fine, preventing a collision. Prices for Lancer Sportbacks start at $17,890, including shipping. At $20,105, my tester included optional 18-inch alloys from the higher-level models, rear disc brakes and stabilizer bars for higher performance, a sunroof and a nice leather-wrapped steering wheel. It felt like something of a bargain. I saw another one in Wicked White that looked good, too. Lancer Sportbacks come with a great warranty: 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain, five-year, 60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper, seven-year, 100,000-mile anti-perforation, and five years of free roadside assistance. You can’t lose. You just have to keep an open mind when you're out shopping. First, figure out where the nearest Mitsubishi dealer is located, and head over there.

Local students placed on Dean's List SUBMITTED BY BRENDA VELASCO In October, students received news they made Biola University's Dean's List for their academic excellence last Spring. The following local students were among those honored for their academic success: FROM FREMONT: Rachel Cooper Stephanie Gertsch Stephen Liu Briana Ung Christine Chan FROM CASTRO VALLEY: Kukhwa Song

FROM MILPITAS: Samantha Burgess Samuel Suksiri Biola students are placed on the Dean's list to honor those with a grade point average of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in twelve of more credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at least a 3.2. "Inclusion on the Biola Dean's List is an indication that this student is performing exceptionally well in a rigorous academic program," Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Patricia Pike said. "Our Dean's List students are bright, motivated, engaged, competent, and personable. They are already demon-

strating the characteristics of success that results from applied intelligence and that will support future endeavors in society, community, career, and family life." Biola's grade point average requirement for the Dean's list is one of the highest among Southern California Christian Universities. Biola University is a private Christian university located in Southern California on the border of Los Angeles and Orange counties in the city of La Mirada. Biola offers 145 academic programs in six schools and degrees ranging from B.A. to Ph.D. For more information, visit www.biola.edu or call (562) 777 – 4061.

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Please join us for our annual

Winter Wonderland Boutique December 7th 11am-2pm Featuring a wide variety of vendors to complete your holiday shopping as well as gift wrapping services, raffle prizes and much more. Admission is free. Please rsvp by December 5th. See you there!

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

Thru Dec 24

Santa at the Mall

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Santa Claus greets children

NewPark Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 793-5683 Wednesday - Sunday, Thru Dec 31

Annual Holiday Boutique

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Locally crafted jewelry, ceramics, photography, painting, cards and more

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

Fremont Art Association 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-9290 Saturdays - Sundays, Thru Dec 18

Christmas at McConaghy House $

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Experience Christmas circa 1911. (Sundays begins at 1 p.m.)

McConaghy Victorian House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 Thursdays - Saturdays, Thu Dec 17

Night of the Living Dead $

Pets and owners can pose for a photo with Santa at PetSmart. Fee for photos

Bayfair Mall 15555 E. 14th Street, San Leandro www.sunshinerescue.com Wednesday, Dec 7

Mission Gold Jazz Band

7 - 9 p.m. An evening of danceable Dixieland jazz. Food, bar, music, dance floor. No cover (pass the hat)

Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 793-6279 (510) 657-0243 Wednesday, Dec 7 - Dec 18

Holiday Performances

Various times Holiday songs by various music groups

Lower level in front of Sears. NewPark Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 793-5683 www.newparkmall.com Thursday, Dec 8

Gingerbread & Jingle $

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Build a gingerbread house, enjoy holiday music

Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Thursday, Dec 8

FRC Discovery Cove Jewelry Boutique

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Beautifully handcrafted semiprecious jewelry plus charity drawings

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont at the First Christian Church

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Friday, Dec 9

Science Lecture for Children: The Rock Cycle

4 - 5 p.m. Free program presented by local high school students, especially for school-age children.

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

A Victorian Christmas fantasy.

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Thursday - Sunday, Dec 8 Dec 11

That's Life, That's Love, That's Broadway $

Friday, Dec 9

Christmas Open House $

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tour historic home in 1890's style

Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 793-9352 (510) 795-0891

8 p.m.

Friday - Sunday, Dec 9 - Dec 11

Musical revue celebrates ups and downs of life, love, and relationships

Holiday Gem, Jewelry and Gift Show $

Sunday's performance is at 2 p.m. Cal State East Bay University 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3118

A Christmas Evening at the Patterson House $

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 AM

various times

Friday, Dec 9

Santa Paws Pet Photos

Unity of Fremont

Christmas Tours of the Patterson House $

Horror-filled tribute to the 1968 movie

Saturdays - Sundays, Thru Dec 18

Welcome New Spiritual Leader KEN DAIGLE

Thursday - Sunday, Dec 8 Dec 11

7 p.m. Husky Theater. December 8-9; 15-17 Washington High School Tak Memorial Stadium 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-3414 www.whstheater.com

A positive path for spiritual living

Benefits the FRC Discovery Cove childcare center Fremont Family Resource Center, Pacific Room #H800 39155 Liberty St. (at Capitol), Fremont (888) 308-1767 (510) 574-2000

5 - 8:45 p.m. A magical evening holiday open house.

Ardenwood Historic Farm

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Collections of gems, pearls, beads, jewelry and gift items. Sunday closes at 4 p.m.

Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton

(415) 447-3205 (925) 426-7559

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Saturday, Dec 10

Niles Holiday Home Tour $

A Home for the Holidays

Saturdays - Sundays, Dec 11 - Dec 17

Noon - 5 p.m.

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monarchs for Kids

Enjoy stylishly decorated homes in Historic Niles

Festive animal adoption, gifts, bake sale, boutique; Adoption Fee $20

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Niles District Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 742-9868

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

Meet at the Granary to learn about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, then take a short walk to the eucalyptus grove to look for our overwintering friends. Sun, Dec. 11 and Sat, Dec. 17. Park Admission fee

Every Evening, Dec 10 - Dec 25

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

Saturday, Dec 10

Christmas Extravaganza $

2 p.m. Variety of holiday and non holiday music. Bring non-perishable food items to donate.

Crippsmas Place A neighborhood of lights and characters

Monday, Dec 12

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

Wellington Court, Fremont www.crippsmasplace.org

St. Nick's Pet Pictures

Saturday, Dec 10

Saturdays - Sundays, Dec 10 - Dec 31

Speaking Freely

Monarch Butterfly Walks

1:30 p.m.

In this film, former "economic hit man" John Perkins speaks out about globalization and inequality around the world. Discussion to follow the film.

Take a half mile walk, search for clusters of butterflies hanging in the trees and learn about monarch migration. Park admission fee

Niles Congregational Church 255 H ST., Fremont (510) 797-0895

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

5 - 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec 10

A Visit from Santa Claus $

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Carols, crafts, and snacks. Santa visits from 12-2

Marvelous Monarchs

Readings of A Christmas Carol at 1:30 and 2:30. McConaghy Victorian House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223

Meet at the Granary for a slide show, followed by an easy hike to a eucalyptus grove to search for butterflies. Sat, Dec. 10; Sun, Dec 18; and Sat, Dec 31. Park admission fee

Saturday, Dec 10

Holiday Rabbit Adoption Event

Noon - 3 p.m. Free admission. Adoption fees apply.

Pet Food Express 39010 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 713-9999 (510) 470-1286 Saturday, Dec 10

"The Heart o' the Hills" (1919) $

7:30 p.m. Film, with shorts "Something in Her Eye" (1915) and "Ten Dollars or Ten Days" (1924)

FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library

Tell A Friend

Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480

Saturdays & Sundays, Dec 10-Dec 31

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Sunday, Dec 11

Holiday Craft Boutique

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

6 - 9 p.m. Pet portraits with Santa (Dogs and Cats Only)

Southland Mall One Southland Mall Dr., Hayward (510) 581-5498 Monday, Dec 12 Dec 12

American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation R

3:30 p.m. Learn about how to greet, serve and thank our community's blood donors. Join the American Red Cross Blood Services volunteers of Fremont, Newark and Union City.

Fremont-Newark Blood Center 39227 Cedar Blvd., Newark (800) 448-3543 (510) 594-5165 Tuesday, Dec 13

Stars and Constellations

7 p.m. Math Science Nucleus Presents: Hear stories, activities, explore the nighttime sky

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

Arts and Craft gifts for the holidays

Bridge of Faith of Hayward 27343 Whitman Street, Hayward (510) 364-6503 or (510) 754-1149

Wednesday, Dec 14

Sunday, Dec 11

Workshop for grades 4-6. Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

Grand Opening Holiday Celebration

1:30 - 4 p.m.

Find it Fast! R

4 p.m. An introduction to the Internet using Kid's Place, Alameda County Library's Website for Kids.

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

Holiday Boutique Sale

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

Wednesday & Thursday, Dec 14 - Dec 15

Saturday, Dec 10

Sunday, Dec 11

Ohlone College Super Flea Market $

Laurel and Hardy Talkie Matinee $

1:30 p.m. (Wed) and 7:30 p.m. (Thurs)

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

4 p.m.

Supporting Ohlone College programs

"Babes in Toyland" (1934), "Shrimps for a Day" (1935), "Below Zero" (1930)

Ohlone College Parking Lots E 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6285 Saturday, Dec 10

Youth Empowerment Summit

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

My Fingers Play the Things I Cannot Speak

Free Winter Concert featuring Music Director Wayne Siligo and Music Assistant David Grandstaff

California School for the Blind 500 Walnut Ave., Fremont (510) 794-3800

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sliding Scale - no one turned away

Buena Vista Horace Mann Community School 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco www.gsanetwork.org Saturday, Dec 10

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

7 p.m. Theatre production

Mission San Jose High School 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont (510) 657-3600

SUBMITTED BY DOLORES M. FERENZ For many years the historic Mission San Jose founded June 11, 1797 has offered docent-led tours to school classes and groups of over 25 people during the week. Starting Sunday, November 13, 2011, they will offer guided tours on the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. To reserve space on these new tours, call the Mission Gift Shop at 510-657-1797 extension 100. The tour includes the nine-room Museum which originally served as the padres’ living quarters and the 1809 church which was accurately reconstructed in 1985 at a cost of $5 million. The fee for these Sunday tours is $5 per adult and $2 per student. Children under 16 must be accompanied by at least one adult. You are asked to reserve space on the tour to assure there will be sufficient docents available to make your visit pleasurable and educational. Normal hours of operation for the Church and the Museum are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. They are closed on New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The Old Mission is located at 43300 Mission Boulevard in Fremont. For more information about this jewel of Fremont’s history see our website at MissionSanJose.org.

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Holiday Boutiques Nov. 16 – Dec. 24

Nov. 25 – Dec. 23

Sunday, December 11

Holiday Giftique

Holiday Boutique

Sunday and Wednesday, Noon – 4 p.m.

Wednesday – Friday, Noon – 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Holiday Craft Boutique from 11:00-3:00 The Bridge of Faith of Hayward 27343 Whitman St. Hayward

Thursday – Saturday, Noon – 8 p.m. Cinema Place Arts Gallery 1061 B St., Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org Nov. 25 – Dec. 31

Unique and inspiring fine art and handmade crafts

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

To reserve a space please contact:

Karen (510) 364-6503 / Darla (510) 754-1149 dakarevents@sbcglobal.net

Annual Holiday Boutique

11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday – Sunday Great quality items from local artists at reasonable prices

The Fremont Art Association Centre 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org

Bridges Community Church, 505 Driscoll Road, Fremont

Saturday Dec 10, 8:00 - 10:30 AM. First food at 8:00, tow trucks arrive at 9:00 Suggested donation for breakfast is $5:00 I am told that the largest tow truck in California will be there. Kids, of all ages, enjoy this event! Toys will be donated to needy kids and City Serve.

SUBMITTED BY DIANE DANIEL

he best of Broadway's musicals is coming to the Cal State East Bay stage December 8-11 with “That’s Life, That’s Love, That’s Broadway.” Created by Darryl V. Jones, associate professor in CSUEB's Department of Theatre and Dance and student Sierra Dee, the musical revue celebrates the ups and downs of life, love, and relationships through a love story covering many of life’s highlights. Performed in the Studio Theatre, “That’s Life… ” opens at 8 p.m. December 8 with a special $5 per person admission. It continues with shows at 8 p.m. December 9 and 10, and at 2 p.m. December 11. For those performances, ticket prices will range from $5 - $15. The cast will weave its way through a sophisticated mix of numbers by some of Broadway’s best composers, such as Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide,” Stephen Sondheim’s “Not a Day Goes By” from “Merrily we Roll Along,” several selections from “A New Brain” by William Finn, and classics such as “Friendship” by Cole Porter. “Sierra and I put the musical review together over the summer to showcase our advanced musical theatre students, and give them the opportunity to sing songs of today’s best Broadway composers and classics from the past,” said Jones, who also directs the show. Some of the show songs, plus those in a preshow, toured in

SUBMITTED BY SHIRLEY GILBERT On Wednesday, December 14, from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m., AAUW Fremont Branch will host a tour to the Center for Steinbeck Studies located in the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 San Fernando Street (across from 4th Street) in San Jose. Founded in 1973, the Center is now the largest Steinbeck archive in the world. The visit is part of a year-long program to promote the reading of this year’s One Book, One

Bay Area high schools and community colleges during a November recruitment swing. “Some of the teachers really appreciated that I’m part of the cast – as the wise, old sage,” said Jones, who appears on stage with students Dee, a senior in music; Marena MacGregor, a sophomore in theatre; Steven Sloan, a sophomore in theatre; Kira Sullivan, a senior in music; and Nick Tarabini, a junior in theatre. Evan Alparone will provide the accompaniment. Tickets may be reserved at http://class.csueastbay.edu/theatre/Ticket_Reservations.php or by calling (510) 885-3118. Campus parking is $10 per weekday, $5 per weekend day, or $2 per hour. Permit dispensers accepting credit and ATM cards are located in Lots K, H and N. A map of the campus featuring the parking locations is available at http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/parking/parking_map.html. That’s Life, That’s Love, That’s Broadway December 8 – 11 Thursday – Saturday: 8 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. Studio Theatre Cal State East Bay 25800 Carlos Bee Ave., Hayward (510) 885-3118 http://class.csueastbay.edu/theatre/Ticket_Reservations.php Tickets: $5 - $15

Community choice of The Grapes of Wrath by Pulitzer and Nobel prize winning author John Steinbeck. The Center’s archivist, Peter Van Coutren, will lead the tour and pass along fascinating information about the book and Steinbeck’s life. One Book, One Community, a collaboration among AAUW Fremont Branch, Fremont Main Library and the Fremont Unified School District, is in its fourth year. There is no charge for this outing and the public is invited to attend.

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Hayward East Bay Impact Girls Fast pitch Travel Softball Summer 2012 “A” Ball Tryouts

December 3rd & 4th and December 10th & 11th Mt. Eden Park 2451 West Tennyson Rd. Hayward Ages U12A - 9am to 11am Ages U14A - 11am to 1pm Ages U16A& U18A - 1pm to 3pm For more info. please contact : Calvin Louis (510) 677-2309 or visit www.eastbayimpact.com

San Lorenzo Girl Softball League Calling All Girls Softball Sign-ups NOW!! Come have fun while making new friends and learning a great sport!! Early Registration walk-in event Regular Registration walk-in event Friday December 9th, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm $90 per player (Siblings $65 each) The San Lorenzo Home Owners Association 377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 For additional information Please visit our website at www.SLZGSL.org or call (510) 276-BALL (2255)

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TOPS place fifth in state competition SUBMITTED BY CINDY BECK PHOTOS BY BENNY HONG Union City Premier Tops ended their season with an incredible finish! The TOPS had battled to the finals securing a Top 8 spot in the Norcal State Cup and would move on to face some challenging teams in the finals. The Girls represented their Soccer club with pride as they played their hearts out in the finals. The TOPS captured 5th place in the Norcal State Cup! The team faced fierce competition throughout the State Cup games. Out of 86 teams in Norcal, the TOPS secured fifth - an amazing and proud moment for the players and Coach Rob Hernandez. The TOPS team, Natalia Bartolome, Kyanna Cruz, Jordan Hong, Anmol Gill, Alex Carpio, Dawson Bell, Andrea Dan, Jessica McNair, Jasmine Barbosa, and Logan Bell also took first place

Logan Soccer Report SUBMITTED BY JAMES WILLIAMS

in their league, 10U Girls Norcal Silver Elite League Champions! This has been a fantastic season for the TOPS and the girls have grown and developed into elite soccer players. The level of competition throughout the season was high, however the girls never let that get in the way. The TOPS did an outstanding job and were excited to bring home the fifth place title to the Union City Soccer Club. The TOPS parents, players, and Coach Rob would like to extend a warm thank you to Union City Premier Competitive Soccer Club for their continued support throughout their season! The TOPS are always looking for new, energetic, and competitive players. If interested please call Cindy Beck 408-218-9596 to arrange a time to come out for an informal tryout. Coach: Rob Hernandez Team Manager: Maria Bell

Newark places first in Rotary Invitational Wrestling Tournament

November 28: Granada 2, Logan 0

SUBMITTED BY JOHN HERNANDEZ PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW

JL Goalie: Kyle Doser, 80 Minutes, 5 Saves

Newark Memorial High School grapplers opened their season at the Annual Iron Man Tournament held at Newark Memorial High School last weekend. This year’s tournament featured a combination of two formats: dual meets and an individual 16-man bracket.

November 29: James Logan 0, Foothill 0 JL Goalie: Kyle Doser, 80 min, 4 saves FH Goalie: Cade Benedetti, 80 Min, 6 saves

December 3 (Winter Classic): James Logan 3, Palo Alto 1 1st Half Scoring: None

Hayward East Bay Impact Girls Fast pitch Softball Summer 2012 Try Outs for A Ball Dec. 10 & 11 Mt. Eden Park 2451 West Tennyson Road,Hayward Ages U12 Ages U14 Ages U16/18

9am to 11am 11am to 1pm 1pm to 3pm

For more info.please contact: Calvin Luis or visit www.eastbayimpact.com

2nd Half Scoring: JL: Rodolfo Esquivias (Justyn Raygoza) 54:00, Daniel Marquez (Antonio Manzo) 66:00, Rodolfo Esquivias 74:00 PA: Paul Stefanski 68:00 Goalies: JL: Andres Marquez, 80 Min, 3 saves, 1 GA PA: John Fridus, 40 Min, 4 Save, 0 GA Tony Maharaj, 40 Min, 3 Save, 3 GA Logan Overall Record: 2-2-3 Next Opponent: Milpitas @ James Logan (2/6/2011)

With outstanding 3-0 performances by Trevor Hubby, Anthony Rubio and Victor Pereira who led the way, the rest of the team garnered three second place finishes, two third place and four fourth place awards. Newark Memorial placed first with 181.5 points. The top four team standings were as follows: First Place: Newark Memorial 181.5 pts; Second Place: Selma 179.5 pts; Third Place: College Park 141 pts; Fourth Place: Firebaugh 121.5 pts. The Cougars’ power and speed was obvious in the Tournament and the coaching staff was excited about the results of an off-season training program. They were elated that Newark was able to compete with Selma which has an excellent wrestling program and one of the best wrestler’s in the state. In dual meet competition, the Cougars were led by First Place wrestlers, Tung Lee and Victor Pereira as they garnered a 6-1 record. Congratulations to Newark Memorial High School!

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MVU finishes strong at Thanksgiving tournament SUBMITTED BY JUNE HEATON Fremont's MVU-93-Girls-Black capped off a successful 2011 tournament season at a November weekend tournament in San Diego. The team traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday to SoCal to play in the Nomads’ Thanksgiving 2011 Showcase. Undefeated in the first four games, the girls entered the semifinals facing Olympique Montreux of Utah. Proving to be the eliminator, Olympique's speed and ball control left MVU with a first place win in their bracket and third place in their division. In addition to their team victories, MVU also celebrated goalie Jessica Espinosa's first place victory in the tournament’s Goalie Wars. Espinosa went 3-1-1 in her first five games beating Lauren Harper of the Eagles Central Coast with a score of 3-1 in the final game.

Logan places third with win over Washington SUBMITTED BY CHRISTOPHER A FORTENBERRY HEAD COACH BOYS BASKETBALL / MATH TEACHER Washington HS Tournament – Dec 3 MVAL Logan 70, Washington 58 Logan (3 - 1, 0 - 0 MVAL) Bell 0 3-6 3, Schaper 4 0-1 9, Kaye 6 1-4 13,

Mundeke 4 2-2 13, Torain 1 0-0 3, DePerio 4 1-2 9, Wilson 4 0-3 10, Dhahan 3 0-1 6, McKee 1 0-0 2, Leno 1 0-0 2. Totals: 28 7-19 70 Washington ( 2 - 2, 0 - 0 MVAL) Sra 6 1-2 13, Romero 4 0-0 10, Isola 3 0-0 6, Ghaith 1 2-2 4, Desai 1 0-3 2, Lous 6 11-12 23. Totals: 21 14-19 58

Ohlone Christmas Extravaganza SUBMITTED BY GOSIA ASHER Get your holiday season off to a joyous start with the 4th Annual Christmas Extravaganza, featuring all four Ohlone College bands: Wind Orchestra, Mission Peak Brass Band, Community Band, and the Tuba Ensemble. Directed by Tony Clements, a variety of both holiday and non-holiday favorites are sure to please all audiences. Start off the season of giving by bringing a non-perishable food item to donate. Tickets are $10-$15 and parking $2. Call the box office at (510) 659-6031 or purchase online at smithcenter.com. Ohlone College Music Department Christmas Extravaganza Saturday, Dec 10 2 p.m. Smith Center at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 smithcenter.com Tickets: $10-$15 Parking: $2

Logan 12 16 70 Foothill 13 17 58

3-pt goals: Romero 2, Schaper 1, Mundeke 3, Torain 1, Wilson 2 Foul Outs: none Technical Fouls: none

Classical Guitar Concert SUBMITTED BY LYN LEONE The Castro Valley Library presents a special, FREE, performance of the Michael Herrera & Friends Classical Guitar Ensemble on Sunday, December 11. The Guitar Ensemble will perform classical and seasonal favorites the whole family can enjoy. Classical Guitar Concert Sunday, Dec 11 3 p.m. Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7903 www.aclibrary.org/branches/csv

Year-end celebration Women’s Council of REALTORS Join the Women’s Council of REALTORS (WCR) Tri-Cities Chapter for their monthly luncheon at the Hilton Hotel, Newark, December 14, 2011. The end-of-year celebratory occasion will be an opportunity to thank the officers who have served during 2011 and to welcome and meet their successors for 2012. The December 2011 luncheon is sponsored by Acacia Creek Retirement Community, 34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City. For more details, call (510) 441-3740 or visit www.AcaciaCreek.org. WCR would also like to thank its sponsors who have made 2011 possible - Platinum: Property ID (www.PropertyID.com); Gold: Realty Experts (www.RealtyExperts.com); Silver: Bay East Association of REALTORS (www.BayEast.org); Bronze: MLS Listings Inc. / Gib Souza; Omega Termite (Ron Costello); Accurate Inspections (Tom Flanigan); St. Rose Hospital Foundation’s Wine Women & Shoes; WIN Tri-Cities Home Inspection (George Morariu); Farmers Insurance (John Harris); ALL-GUARD Security Systems (Sean Cooke); Storelee Insurance (Rich Storelee); Sugar Bowl Bakery (Andrew Ly); Jennifer Ong for State Assembly and Bank of the West (Ted Oberson). All, including members of the public, are welcome to attend the luncheon. Women’s Council of REALTORS Tri-Cities Chapter Luncheon Wednesday, Dec 14 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Newark Hilton 39900 Balentine Drive, Newark (510) 881-1234 www.WCRTC.org Chapter Members: $20 / Guests: $28

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Letter to the Editor

Kimber Woods, a jewel of open space On December 6th, the Fremont City Council will be asked to approve the revised Fremont General Plan. This plan is the culmination of five years of intense effort by the city planning staff. It envisions a modern, urban city that seeks to preserve the historic character of its communities and its open spaces. The city planning staff should be congratulated. Rather than letting the city celebrate this good work, a development corporation from Los Gatos is now asking the City Council to modify the General Plan at the last minute. Kimber Woods is a jewel of open space and the historic center of the Kimber Park community. Before Kimber Park was developed these 12 acres were turned into a park by John Kimber for his employees at Kimber Farms in the 1950’s. When the Kimber Park development was built in the mid-70’s, the developer preserved the woods as open space with a tennis and health club. The city zoned the parcel accordingly as private open space for recreational purposes. Several times over the last 30 years, speculators have attempted to purchase the property to build houses. Each time, the city with the support of the local community has defended the parcel’s zoning and preserved it. The previous general plan maps showed the Kimber Woods parcel as part of the larger, residential area. The new general plan corrects this incon-

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sistency and shows the woods as private open space in the land use maps, in agreement with the existing zoning. The current owner, a speculator, working with an outside developer from Los Gatos, seeks to build houses on the woods. They have had five years to raise any objections but are now asking the City Council to remove the correction of Kimber Wood status from the revised General Plan. The community strongly supports the alignment of the General Plan to the existing zoning. The General Plan espouses several principles epitomized by the preservation of Kimber Woods. It calls for maintaining existing open space and neighborhood character. The plan calls for resisting encroachment of development on community common spaces. All of these principles call for the preservation of Kimber Woods as open space and a recreational center. Ultimately the fate of Kimber Woods depends on the decision of the City Council. That decision will say much about the future of our city. Is Fremont a city that truly honors the principles of the General Plan and reflects the desires of its citizens, or is it a city willing to sacrifice the well-being and quality of life of its citizens in response to the influence of speculators and developers.

I moved to Fremont in Oct. 2004. The initial rent when we moved in was $ 1,095.00 and had several rent increases during that time. On March 18, 2009, I received a rent increase letter that would bring my new rent rate to $ 1,357.99. I called Family Resource Center to ask for assistance on rent increases and how to mediate with the landlord. I was referred to SEEDS Community Resolution Center for mediation services. I learned that the rent increases that I had received in the past and the current one were all illegal because the Residential Rent Increase Dispute Resolution (RRIDRO) language was not on every rent increase letter I received. SEEDS contacted the property manager and explained the "illegal rent increase" and I was refunded over $ 2,200 - ALL the rent increases that were charged from the beginning and not only that, being illegal the rent rate reverted to the initial rent amount or the last rent before the first illegal rent increase letter was received. I virtually did not get the TRUE rent increase with the RRIDRO language until July 2010. And I re-negotiated that myself for the first time. On August 18, 2011, I received a new rent increase letter WITHOUT the RRIDRO language and called SEEDS again. They rescinded the rent increase letter and a new rent increase letter has not been submitted to this day. I have nearly eight years of property management experience and understand the intimidation of a rent increase but learning the RRIDRO has empowered me. This is not a form of retaliation to property management companies but if they knowingly OMIT the language, they are violating the law.

Mark von Gnechten, Fremont

Susan Gutierrez, Fremont

Air District seeks public Restorative Justice: comment on Portland cement rule Santa Clara County’s Youth Court SUBMITTED BY AARON RICHARDSON

BY SUPERVISOR DAVE CORTESE In my State of the County Address, I stated that my audacious goal as a county supervisor is to render Juvenile Hall obsolete. My vision is that we shall transform the Juvenile Justice System, shifting the emphasis from punishment to reform. I believe many of these young children can be shown how to become good-standing members of their community. This is possible even if they have made an early detour into the justice system. Santa Clara County’s Youth Court is a key part of that transformation and offers young offenders a second chance through restorative justice and peer accountability. The roles in a typical court, such as prosecutor, defending attorney and jury, are fulfilled by youth volunteers. The judge and bailiff are the only adults involved. The benefits are two-fold; youth offenders assume responsibility for their behavior and volunteers gain insight into the legal system and possible career opportunities. The current Juvenile Justice System is largely modeled on the system for adults - arrest, trial and incarceration. This model has its merits for adults, forcing offenders to relate their punishment to their crime. Unfortunately, it is not effective for juvenile offenders who often fail to connect action with consequence. Young offenders may also succumb to the influence of gang members and other serious offenders already incarcerated. The model often leaves them with a negative impression of authority. Instead, the new Youth Court will provide a positive influence on the young defendants by focusing on restorative justice. The program will show the defendant how his or her actions affect the victim and the community. Sentencing by the peer jury will be designed to hold the offender accountable for their actions while providing a meaningful experience. It could include restitution for the victim, community service, attendance at workshops and participation in future juries. Exposure to the positive aspects of the legal system may also raise their awareness of possible future careers. It is my hope this program will connect with the youth, while they are young enough, to guide and help them become positive members of society. By being proactive, rather than reactive, the Juvenile Justice System can work to eliminate recidivism for minors and reduce the numbers of juvenile offenders who continue to engage in criminal activities as adults. The Youth Court held its first session on November 1, 2011 and will be held twice monthly, thereafter. Lincoln Law School of San Jose has provided judges and lawyers on their faculty to train and supervise the youth. I would like to thank the county departments and community partners that have worked together to realize this vision: the Santa Clara County Probation Department, the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency, East Side Union High School District and Lincoln Law School. I would also like to thank the Central Coast Occupational Center and Andrew Hill High School for providing the student volunteers and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education for providing information on their Teen Peer Court. For more information on the Youth Court or if you know someone who would be interested in volunteering for a role in the court, please contact me at dave.cortese@bos.sccgov.org or (408) 299-5030.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the regional agency responsible for protecting air quality in the nine-county Bay Area, is hosting a public workshop to discuss the agency’s draft rule on Portland cement manufacturing. This rule is designed to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and toxic air contaminants from Portland cement manufacturing facilities, such as the Lehigh facility in Cupertino. At this workshop, Air District staff will discuss and receive comments on draft Regulation 9, Rule 13: Nitrogen Oxides, Particulate Matter and Toxic Air Contaminants from Portland Cement Manufacturing. The proposed rule includes emissions limits for nitrogen oxides, partic-

Wieckowski honors ‘local heroes’ SUBMITTED BY JORDAN ELDRIDGE The State of the 20th Assembly District Address and Awards Ceremony event will be held on the evening of Thursday, December 15, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the James Logan High School Center for the Performing Arts in Union City. Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski will address the accomplishments of his first year in the legislature and unveil his plans for the 2012 legislative term. In conjunction to the address, Wieckowski is honoring 13 “local heroes” for their community work. The event is free of charge and open to the public, however RSVPs are kindly requested. State of the 20th Assembly District Address and Awards Ceremony Thursday, December 15 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. James Logan High School Center for the Performing Arts 1800 H Street, Union City Free event, but please RSVP by calling (510) 440-9030

ulate matter and toxic air contaminants; monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting and operational requirements such as a minimum kiln stack height and a dust mitigation plan. Portland cement manufacturing involves the intense heating of raw materials such as limestone and iron in order to fuse them together to produce cement clinker which is then ground to a fine powder and mixed with gypsum and other additives to produce cement. The Air District welcomes comments and questions about the draft rule at any time before, during or after the draft workshop until the deadline for public comments closes on January 3, 2012. Comments may be submitted at the workshop or by phone or email. Please submit comments on the draft rule to Robert Cave at (415) 749-5048

or rcave@baaqmd.gov. For copies of the draft rule and the corresponding Workshop Report, visit http://tinyurl.com/6ovdbtu. The workshop will be held at the following time and location: Portland Cement Manufacturing Monday, December 12 5 - 6 p.m. Open House 6 - 8 p.m. Presentation Discussion Monta Vista High School Cafeteria 21840 McClellan Road, Cupertino For more information about the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, visit www.baaqmd.gov

Grand opening

holiday celebration SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS The Fremont Art Association invites you to share in the celebration of its elegant, new location offering delicious food, live music, splendid raffle items and unique original hand-crafted holiday gifts (created by the artists of the association) at the best prices. Holiday treasures are abundant: ceramics, jewelry, infused glasses, miniature paintings, prints, silk items, apparel (for children and adults), and more. Additionally, a beautiful showcase of works by many awardwinning local artists will be featured, priced to sell. For details, please call the centre, (510) 792-0905 or visit www.FremontArtAssociation.org. Support your local artists! Grand Opening and Holiday Celebration Sunday, December 11 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. The Fremont Art Centre 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org

Social Security and Medicare SUBMITTED BY PATRICIA RUSCHER Public Affairs Specialist Mariaelena Lemus, with the Social Security Administration, will address questions and present information specifically for older adults. This discussion will include: Solvency of Social Security – will it be there in 2036? I.D. Theft – your Social Security Number is confidential Extra help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs No check – GO DIRECT! SSA phases out paper checks This FREE program is for older adults, their family members and service providers. The program is from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. No reservations are required. Social Security and Medicare Wednesday, Dec 14 1:30 p.m. Union City Library 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City (510) 745-1464 or (510) 745-1491

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PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

Much ado about something ever, without the broad brush of a General Plan, a sense of context is lost. As the council changes in composition and demeanor in the near future of an impending election year, the General Plan will serve as a guide of basic principles.

WILLIAM MARSHAK As the process to create a meaningful General Plan for the future of Fremont comes to an interim conclusion, the road traveled by this document has been arduous. Although compiled as a guide subject to future modification, it would be difficult to contend that it has not been subjected to a wide variety of input from all corners of the community. Some may disagree with the conclusions or the extent of vision, but transparency and public comment have been maintained throughout the process. Much of the effort to maintain momentum and stay on course is the result of Planning Division Manager Dan Schoenholz and he is to be commended for this. Even as the General Plan is adopted, challenges addressed in broad terms require additional specific adjustment and others including the environmental impact of sea level changes have yet to be confronted. To peer into the next 20 years is difficult at best; with the hindsight of looking back 20 years to the 1990’s and the changes since then it may seem wildly optimistic to even try. How-

The tenor and character of the City will be represented in this document even though its specifics may be out-ofdate in a relatively short span of time. Within this framework lies a basic premise of who we are and what represents the best interests of our future. Land development tempered by maintaining a first-rate quality of life is at the root of all economic patterns within a city. Kimber Park represents an example of how, at times, these two forces can conflict and threaten the fabric of our neighborhoods. Those that would change basic tenets of the plan in the eleventh hour are woefully late to the party. Designation of open space in the Kimber Park neighborhood has been studied and is a part not only of the General Plan but the fabric of this neighborhood as well. In this case, the developer is coming to this discussion too late and with a plan diametrically opposed to the wishes of the community. It is up to the council to approve the result of a lengthy, open and reasonable process without too much unnecessary dialogue. There is a tendency for some to spend excessive time simply parroting what other councilmembers have already said. Congratulations are in order, but the time for deep discussion and radical change are past. It is time to move ahead. Robert Frost’s poem – The Road Not Taken - has become synonymous with

defining a future path. Although there may be a myriad of roads to travel, time requires us to make a choice and resolutely travel along its path. This is where we are and Open Space at Kimber Park along with the rest of the General Plan should be approved.

The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveller, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference ...Robert Frost

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458074 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hope Knows Vintage, 40679 Witherspoon Terrace, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Mandi Preftokis, 40679 Witherspoon Terrace, 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 2/10/11 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/ Mandi Preftokis This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 7, 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). 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/11 CNS-2219354# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458568 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fancy Goldfish World, 37323 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Rising Aro Investment Limited, 37751 Glenmoor Drive, Fremont, CA 94536; California This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11-21-11 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/ Jonathan Liu, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 21, 2011. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/11 CNS-2215131# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458567 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Niles Tutoring Club, 37323 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Rising Aro Investment Limited, 37751 Glenmoor Dr., Fremont, CA 94536; California 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/ Jonathan Liu, President & CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 21, 2011. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/11 CNS-2215128# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458254 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ardenwood Tax Service, 2140 Peralta Blvd. Ste 111, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Dale B. Miller, 33757 Shylock Drive, 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 12/19/91. 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/ Dale B. Miller, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 10, 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). 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/11 CNS-2215125#

Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/11 CNS-2209837#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458310 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Legend Kung Fu Academy, 39650 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda; 32571 Carmel Way, Union City, CA 94587 Zheng Li, 32571 Carmel Way, 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 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/ Zheng Li This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 14, 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). 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/11 CNS-2211515#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458057 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cakes To Cakes, 39947 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Raghida Assio, 38870 Hayes St., 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 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/ Raghida Assio This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 7, 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). 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6/11 CNS-2205616#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 457833 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Baywide Services Group, 37 East Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA 94580, County of Alameda Philip A. Estrella, 37 East Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA 94580 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/ Philip Estrella This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 31, 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458122 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JM Adventure, 31818 Trevor Ave., Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda Juan Maza, 31818 Trevor Ave., Hayward, CA 94544 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/08/2011. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Juan Maza This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 8, 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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Irvington Presbyterian Church, through the Tri City Free Breakfast Program, provides hot, nutritious breakfast three mornings a week, and is currently seeking qualified Contractors to submit separate roofing bids and demolition of ACP roof shingles to remove approximately 6300 square feet of existing roofing shingles and replace them with cool roof shingles on the following project: IPC Social Hall Re-roofing Project Bid specifications for this project will be available on or about November 30, 2011 from Ron Fong, greenronfong@gmail.com, 510.517.7161. Bid specifications will also be available during the walkthrough. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Irvington Presbyterian Church, 4181 Irvington Avenue on December 15, 2011 at 10:00 am. This project is funded by the City of Fremont Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-R) authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) program. The successful low bidder will be required to comply with all applicable federal CDBG and ARRA regulations, including, but not limited to Federal Davis Bacon prevailing wage rates and timely reporting on jobs created/ retained. The successful low bidder must be a California licensed Contractor. A Performance Bond may be required. Bids are due on December 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Bids received after the deadline will not be accepted. Bids may be hand delivered, mailed, or sent by courier to Ron Fong, c/o Irvington Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1336, 1481 Irvington Avenue, Fremont CA 94538. MBWE/WBE/DBE contractors are encouraged to submit bids. Bids will be opened on December 22, 2011 at 11:10 a.m. Irvington Presbyterian Church reserves the right to reject any or all bids. For more information, call Ron Fong at (510) 517.7161.

SUBMITTED BY LEILI KHALESSI RedRover, a national nonprofit organization based in Sacramento, California is offering a training workshop for people who want to shelter and care for animals rescued from large cruelty situations or displaced by floods, fires and other natural disasters. The workshops will prepare people to volunteer with the RedRover Responders, which provides temporary sheltering for animals displaced by natural disasters and other crises in the United States and Canada. RedRover Responders volunteers walk, feed and comfort animals until they can be reunited with their families, placed in foster care or

adopted into new homes. After completing the training program, volunteers are eligible to deploy to situations in Iowa and throughout the United States and Canada. Workshop Saturday, Dec 17 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas www.redrover.org/responders Advance registration and $50 payment required Attendees must be at least 18 years old

Health Alert SUBMITTED BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state public health officer, today warned consumers not to eat Bee Sunny Day Gummies candy imported from China and BAVAN Mix Goli candy imported from India after tests conducted by CDPH found unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers in possession of these candies should discard immediately. Recent analysis of these candies by CDPH determined that Bee Sunny Day Gummies candy contained as much as 0.18 parts per million (ppm) of lead and BAVAN Mix Goli candy contained as much as 0.22 ppm

of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated. Bee Sunny Day Gummies candy is sold in a 3.53 ounce (100 gram) package. The package is orange and yellow with orange writing stating, Sunny Day Gummies? on the front with pictures of various insects and flowers. The package contains 10 pieces of “gummie” candy each wrapped in plastic with the wording “Sunny Day Gummies.? Bavan Mix Goli candy is sold in a 14 ounce (400 gram) clear plastic package with an orange and white label. The candy is visible through the package. The candies are crescent-shaped and come in various colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and white). The brand name BAVAN is at the top of the label and “Candy (Mix goli)” is in the middle of the label.

14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6/11 CNS-2205613# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 457144 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Century 21 Banner Realty, 40979 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Ciubancan and Associates, Inc., 40975 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/1993. 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/ Viorica Ciubancan, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 11, 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). 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6/11 CNS-2205612#

GOVERNMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900956 for Business Outreach and Contract Compliance Services – Thursday, December 15, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – Social Services Agency, 24100 Amador Street, Room 637, 6th Floor, Hayward CA NETWORKING/ NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900956 for Business Outreach and Contract Compliance Services – Friday, December 16, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 228, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on January 18, 2012 County Contact: Kai Moore (510) 208-4882 or via email: kai.moore@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Nonmandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 12/6/11 CNS-2218242#

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information (510) 745-1477

Tuesday, Dec 6 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, Dec 7 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, Dec 8 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, Dec 12 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, Dec 13 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, Dec 14 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 (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, Dec 14 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

The distributors of these candies are working with CDPH to ensure the contaminated candies are removed from the marketplace. Consumers who find any of these candies for sale are encouraged to call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1-800-495-3232. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have consumed this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. For more information about lead poisoning, contact your county childhood lead poisoning prevention program or public health department. Additional information is available on the CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Web page.

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Obituaries Louis B. Lucivero Jack L. Gaunt RESIDENT OF NEWARK April 6, 1932 - November 24, 2011

Bill J. Adams RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 19, 1932 - November 25, 2011

Dale E. Miller RESIDENT OF SONORA December 6, 1932 - November 30, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 28, 1945 - November 25, 2011

Margaret V. Penkor RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 5, 1918 - December 1, 2011

Sharon Chandler-Tindall RESIDENT OF NEWARK April 22, 1957 - August 5, 2011

Baby Damojipurapu RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 2, 2011 - December 2, 2011

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

Janet A. Wood RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 31, 1934 - December 3, 2011

Marcel H. La Fargue RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 13, 1939 - December 3, 2011

Robert B. Chambers RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 12, 2011 - December 3, 2011

Ricky W. Lewis RESIDENT OF HAYWARD JNovember 9, 1961 - December 4, 2011

Marie L. Betschart RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 22, 1918 - December 4, 2011

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

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

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

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Margaret V. Penkor July 5, 1918 – December 1, 2011

Born in Connellsville, PA, on July 5, 1918, Margaret V. Penkor left us in Fremont, CA, on December 1, 2011. She was 93 and lived a rich, full life. Margaret was the last surviving child of five children born to Clementine and Ferdinand Armen; siblings Joseph Armen (86), Fred Armen (95), Robert Armen (97) and Helen Baldwin, R.N. (82) had already departed. She was a firstgeneration American of parents who came to the United States from Italy through Ellis Island at the turn of the last century. Whenever someone leaves this life, there are always many stories to share and so it is with Mom. The following is a story that best shows Mom's greatest talent - never giving up and always believing in those she loved. During World War II, Dennis' father (John James Wolfe) was stationed at Fort Ord in Monterey, scheduled to go to the Pacific Theater for battles unknown. Mom went to her friend, General Joseph Stillwell's assistant, for help to keep him

stateside. She asked Mom if Dad could cook and, without missing a beat, Mom said that he could. He was immediately assigned to the Fort Ord Mess Hall. The truth was Dad could not even boil water… but that did not deter Mom. She believed he could do it and did he ever! His cooking skills after WWII led him to become a top chef and ultimately part owner of a well known restaurant on Fisherman's

Wharf in Monterey. Dad passed away in 1979. Mom never accepted failure and never worried about the future. She always had faith that everything always worked out. She proved this by how she lived. She will always be in our hearts and will always be missed. Locally, she is survived by her devoted husband and life partner of 26 years, Walter Penkor, and her son, Dennis Wolfe. Mom is also survived by several nephews and nieces with many grand and great nephews and nieces. She was loved by many friends in Fremont who came to know her and enjoy her famous smile. On behalf of Mom we extend our deepest gratitude to all who visited her or called to check in on her especially over the past few months. There will be no services and simply ask that if you feel so inclined, please make a donation to the American Heart Association. In Loving Memory, your Son, Dennis

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BY ISABELLA OHLMEYER Do you feel inspired to give back this holiday season to those in need? The Bay Area Ghostbusters along with Waggin Tails Pet Supplies are encouraging that holiday spirit in hopes of pet supply donations during their K-9 Operation Military Care Package Drive. The first year drive is occurring now until January 5 inside the Waggin Tails store location at 32160 Dyer Street in Union City during store hours. Individuals are invited to drop off pet supplies for the military dogs in the Middle East, donate money to the operation, purchase pet supplies at the Waggin Tails store and donate them, or even drop off clothing and/or other essential supplies for humans serving in the military. The Waggin Tails Pet Supplies store carries high quality brands of pet food, flea and tick medications, veterinarian-grade vitamins as well as an array of toys for pets. The Bay Area Ghostbusters is a non-profit group who dress like the characters from the movie "Ghostbusters" in order to help raise awareness and money for Bay Area non-profit groups. They do not

accept any form of compensation for their awareness efforts; the Ghostbusters simply arrive at events out of the kindness of their hearts to help others in need of assistance. William Prince, an employee at Waggin Tails and member of the Bay Area Ghostbusters, is a Desert Storm Veteran, who worked with military working dogs, which triggered his interest in beginning this drive. Witnessing it first-hand, Prince realized that these dogs seemed to always be in need of supplies. The idea of a care package drive also came about for Prince as he watched a documentary called "War Dogs – America's Forgotten Heroes." In an interview, Prince stated that, “many pet stores around the holidays focus on the rescue groups in the area who do need help, however it seems that the military working dogs and their handlers are never mentioned in holiday fundraising events.” When approached with the idea, Waggin Tails felt that this was a worthwhile cause and decided to pursue it. Waggin Tails is also taking 10 percent off any supplies purchased for the care packages. A detailed list of the supplies needed for the dogs in the

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Crippsmas Place began in the late 1960s by Robert “Spider” Cantley as a tribute to his mother who he lost to Leukemia. The event served as a fundraiser for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society and has since become a holiday staple, as every year thousands of visitors come to see the array of lights and artistic cutouts of colorful cartoon characters throughout the neighborhood. Kate Amon took over as coordinator when Cantley retired and moved out of the area in 2004. “I had enjoyed the tradition very much; it always cheered me up driving home in the winter,” says Amon. And finding out it was a fundraiser, and not just about decorations was appealing as well. After all, isn’t a large part of Christmas about bringing joy and help to others? In 2006, the newly formed Crippsmas Club, a non-profit volunteer group of about 12 local neighbors who plan and run the event each year, got together to discuss adding charities. Proceeds are now dispersed between the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; as well as local charities SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments); HERS Breast Cancer Foundation; Kidango “Gifts from the Heart” program, which provides needy children with basics and school supplies; and Adopt an Angel, serving children in Alameda County’s Child Protective Services. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation was chosen due to

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two Crippsmas Place families being personally affected by the disease, and one of the neighbors involved runs Adopt an Angel. Kidango approached the club asking to be involved, and while other groups have since expressed interest in being included, for the time being it has been agreed that these six charities will remain the focus. All money raised goes to the charities, with a small amount used for building new decorations, restoring old favorites and arranging displays for Crippsmas Place. Preparations began the Saturday after Thanksgiving, with 20 to 30 volunteers spending their weekend hours working to turn ordinary suburbia into a holiday wonderland filled with Christmas cheer. This year there are over 40 new and restored cut-outs; holiday revelers will see Phineas and Ferb, more Disney princesses, Rugrats, new Peanuts designs, The Simpsons, and Sesame Street characters. The collection of classic favorites and new additions numbers over 150 pieces on display, among which you are almost certain to find those special characters that add a dash of joy and humor to your life. The creation and care of the decorations are handled by what Amon calls “the creative works department,” artistic volunteers who know just how to bring a piece of plywood to life. Mother and daughter Wendy and Melissa Arnold are the top decorators, with Francis and Lavern Metzger doing a lot to help as well. Everyone has worked very hard to keep

the decorations looking fresh and new, so nothing appears shabby. About 70 to 80 houses participate in the festive event, with only a few of what Amon calls “humbug houses” declining. “It’s a better show when we have more continuity and houses decorated,” she says. To view this wonderful holiday treat, turn west onto Nicolet Avenue from Fremont Boulevard and look for the cul-de-sacs of Asquith Place, Cripps Place, Wellington Place, and Nicolet Court. Free candy canes will be handed out on Wellington Place (volunteers pass out 14-16,000 of the striped treats each year!) and charitable donations will be accepted there as well. A bicycle group from Newark has already scheduled to bike over on the opening night to check out the scene. So get your group together and plan to experience a little holiday cheer while helping others. For those who have never been to Crippsmas Place or if your last visit was years ago, Amon says you can expect to see “a fresh, new mix and variety of decorations.” Don’t miss the chance to put a little Crippsmas spirit into your holiday!

The Fremont Rotary Clubs of Area 3 along with StarStruck Theatre are co-sponsoring this event for the fifth year. This is a unique event in that all seven major Rotary Clubs work together, along with StarStruck parents, to make sure the event is successful. Volunteers will be up and ready at 5:30 a.m. at the Elk’s Club setting up tables, chairs and preparing the all American breakfast which includes eggs, bacon, sausage, and of course, all- you- can- eat pancakes. Last year over 400 people attended the breakfast. “Tom and Huck’s All American Breakfast” will be on Saturday, December 10 from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at The Elk’s Club, 38991 Farwell Drive, Fremont. The cast of “Tom Sawyer” will sing at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 am. Tickets can be purchased at the door; prices for adults are $10, seniors/children 12 and under are $8. StarStruck will be performing “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” at the Jackson Theatre, Ohlone College, January 6-22, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Based on Mark Twain’s famous novel, “Tom Sawyer” is an action packed musical full of wit, drama, and foot-stomping tunes. Tickets for the show are available online at www.starstrucktheatre.org or by calling the box office at (510) 659-1319. Tom and Huck’s All American Breakfast Saturday, December 10 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Elk’s Club 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont (510) 797-2121 Tickets: $8 - $10

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East Bay school foundations receive education grants ARTICLE AND PHOTO SUBMITTED BY RUBEN PULIDO On December 2, at the Alameda County Office of Education in Hayward, Micky Randhawa, president of Wells Fargo’s East Bay market, presented $245,000 in grants to 17 different East Bay school foundation representatives. The following are the school foundations and amounts awarded: Alameda Education Foundation: $10,000 (to benefit Alameda Unified School District) Albany Education Foundation: $5,000 (to benefit Albany Unified School District) Berkeley Public Education Foundation: $15,000 (to benefit Berkeley Unified School District) Castro Valley Educational Foundation: $10,000 (to benefit Castro Valley Unified School District) Dublin Partners In Education: $10,000 (to benefit Dublin Unified School District) Emery Education Fund: $5,000 (to benefit Emery Unified School District) Fremont Education Foundation: $30,000 (to benefit Fremont Unified School District) Hayward Education Foundation: $20,000 (to benefit Hayward Unified School District) Livermore Valley Education Foundation: $15,000 (to benefit Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District)

Milpitas Community Educational Endowment: $10,000 (to benefit Milpitas Unified School District) New Haven Schools Foundation: $10,000 (to benefit New Haven Unified School District) Newark Educational Foundation: $10,000 (to benefit Newark Unified School District) Oakland Schools Foundation: $50,000 (to benefit Oakland Unified School District) Piedmont Educational Foundation: $5,000 (to benefit Piedmont Unified School District) Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation: $15,000 (to benefit Pleasanton Unified School District) San Leandro Education Foundation: $10,000 (to benefit San Leandro Unified School District) San Lorenzo Scholarship Foundation: $15,000 (to benefit San Lorenzo Unified School District) The grants presented are designated to benefit select school districts with significant enrollment from students coming from low-to-moderate income families. Micky Randhawa, president of Wells Fargo’s East Bay market commented, “What is most important is that the funds go where it matters the most – right into the classrooms with the students.” For more information, please visit: www.wellsfargo.com/about/csr.

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day of the event. Tickets for the Holiday Home Tour are $15 when purchased in advance or $20 on the day of the tour. Tickets may be purchased online at www.niles.org or from Niles shops including Color Me Quilts, Antique Treasures, and My Friends and I. It is recommended to start the tour by 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Niles Main Street Association, which is dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the historic Niles District. Rarely do you get such a unique peak into Niles or such a wonderful holiday treat! Enjoy stylishly decorated homes in Historic Niles and a plentiful reception with holiday entertainment. The Tour promotes the preservation of Niles' rich history and appreciation of our varied architectural assets. With the Niles Holiday Home Tour, we celebrate our community's long tradition of civic commitment, neighborhood charm, diversity, and friendliness. For more information, call Diane Liles at (510) 792-6567. Niles Holiday Home Tour Saturday, Dec 10 12 Noon to 5 p.m. Maps at Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-6567

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Beyond chickens and bees: Urban farmers try goats BY CEDAR BURNETT FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE (AP), Nov 30 Snowflake the goat has cornered me, nuzzling my hand as she nibbles on my jacket's zipper. “They're very affectionate,’ says urban goat pioneer Jennie Grant, who owns the 99-pound, white miniature LaMancha. Distracted by Snowflake, I hardly notice a smaller black goat closing in on me until she takes a bite out of my notebook. Behind the roughhewn milking platform, the view stretches out past pavement, streetlights and cars. This is the city, and these are city goats. Urban goat farming is part of a nationwide movement to eat food produced locally - sometimes as locally as our backyards. Successful efforts to legalize chickens in cities such as Chicago and New York paved the way, with ducks and bees gaining ground in many places too. But goats? It's been two hooves forward, one hoof back as the idea has spread to more cities. For every pro-goat Portland, Ore., or Oakland, Calif., there's been a Kansas City, Mo., or Minneapolis shutting the barn door on backyard ruminants. Grant, a mother, student and

writer in Seattle, didn't set out to be an urban goat farmer. “I always thought it would be fun to have a mini cow when I was growing up,” Grant says. “Then I visited my cousin and his girlfriend in California, and my son and I got to milk her goat. I didn't want to taste it but when I did, I loved it. And I thought, ‘here's my mini cow.’” Besides gathering up to a gallon a day of fresh milk per goat, Grant uses their manure to fertilize her vegetable garden. Keeping goats in the backyard does, however, mean a fair amount of work and expense, warns Laura Covert of Charlottesville, Va., who has two dairy goats. While she loves their social nature and says “goats are like dogs, but even better,” Covert reminds prospective owners that goats need routine veterinary care, including booster shots, worming and hoof maintenance. Their hay can be costly in the winter, and isn't something you can just grab at the supermarket. And they need daily milking; vacations for the responsible goat owner are rare. Covert also makes the case for good fencing: She made the mistake of building her fence with the crossbars on the inside. The goats used it like a ladder and

jumped right out. “You can't leave hardware around or they'll eat it,” she said. ‘They're like toddlers - they like to try everything.” No stranger to urban farming, Grant already had chickens, bees and a large vegetable garden before she added goats to her lineup. After doing some research, she cleared a 20-by-20foot patch of her yard, fenced it in, and added a shed, feeding stations and the goat equivalent of a jungle gym. Then she drove to a farm in a suburb of Seattle and loaded the back of her station wagon with her two new charges. “I had to get two,” she explains, “because they're highly social animals.” Most of her neighbors were delighted, she says, or at least amused, by the new kids on the block. But not everyone. The Seattle Department of Planning and Development paid Grant a visit and ordered her to get rid of her goats. A neighbor four blocks away had complained. Grant and some friends created the Goat Justice League and appealed to the Seattle City Council to help her keep her goats. After a year of gathering signatures, poring over old city livestock laws, researching what's involved in goat ownership, and

even hustling a baby Nigerian goat into the courthouse, she won her fight. The right to own three small animals per household, including dogs, cats, rabbits and now miniature goats, was adopted by Seattle in 2007. The League was flooded with requests for help from around the country. Meghan Keith-Hynes, a real estate developer in Charlottesville, Va., was one of those who contacted Grant. Not a goat owner herself, Keith-Hynes took on the project because she ‘felt it was a natural step forward for the city to take to promote sustainability.” In late 2010, KeithHynes pushed through legislation based on Seattle's law. Covert took advantage of Charlottesville's new law, bringing home her two 3-week-old dairy goats this March after attending a workshop for potential goat owners. “I'm head over heels for them,” she says. “Everyone loves them. We're the go-to spot for all the children in the neighborhood.” Covert also keeps bees and egg-laying Indian runner ducks, and tends an extensive garden. “I hardly ever have to buy groceries anymore,” she says. Donna Marykwas is working on a pro-goat campaign in Long

Beach, Calif. The director of Long Beach Grows, a group dedicated to promoting urban agriculture, Marykwas says, ``My neighbors complained about my two Nigerian dwarf goats and we were fined. Now they're in foster care - backyard hopping until the laws are changed.'' Marykwas wants to lift a zoning rule limiting goat ownership to small portions of the city, and to only one animal. She would raise the limit to up to four goats per household anywhere in Long Beach. She also hopes to ease setback restrictions for goats and chickens, among other issues. Some people worry that goats are too noisy for a city neighborhood. “I just want to make sure we maintain our quality of life,” Long Beach City Councilman Patrick O'Donnell said at a recent meeting. Marykwas has gathered 1,500 pro-goat petition signatures, and has the endorsements of the local chapters of the Sierra Club and Green Party. “It's not going to be a nuisance and we're not looking to turn the city into a farm,” she says. “Owning goats is a lot of responsibility and it's expensive. But if people want to get back to the basics and know where their food comes from, this is a great option.”

Newark Memorial Advanced Choir will be signing on the 10th and the James Logan Jazz Choir is signing on the 11th Proceeds from each event will support non-profit organizations within the community where they are collected.

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Wis. girls use CPR seen on TV to save mom's life AP WIRE SERVICE SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP), Dec 02 Two girls saved a Sheboygan mother's life by using CPR that one of them learned from watching the medical TV drama “Grey's Anatomy.” Kandace Seyferth, 36, was having trouble breathing and went upstairs to get her inhaler for a severe asthma attack, but collapsed and was unable to breath when she got back down to the bottom of the stairs Nov. 25. Her 10-year-old daughter Madisyn Kestell called 911 and performed mouthto-mouth resuscitation, while her 12-yearold friend, Katelynn Vreeke, pounded on her chest. “Me and my mom watch the show every Thursday, and I learned it from there,” Kestell said. The Sheboygan Press reports (http://shebpr.es/smykbs ) that about four minutes later fire department personnel arrived to take her to a hospital. “They (the firefighters and paramedics) pretty much said if Maddie didn't do - remain calm and call 911 and do what she did - I wouldn't even be here to talk about it,” Seyferth said. Seyferth, who had been hospitalized earlier in the year for a severe case of pneumonia, developed asthma because of some lung damage due to her illness. Fire Chief Jeff Hermann says the girls did what they were supposed to do and should be commended for their actions. Seyferth said she is thankful her daughter acted so quickly. “You have no idea how proud I am,” she said. “I can't believe it. I'm in shock.” --Information from: The Sheboygan Press, http://www.sheboygan-press.com

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