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NewPark Mall's Arts Center hosts free workshops

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“We are different, there’s no doubt about that; we look different,” says Kashmir Singh. “When society sees a Sikh person working with other people, they are going to see that we are normal people just like the others.” A Fremont office location was chosen due to the significant population of Sikhs in the area. Fremont’s Gurdwara Sahib, a place of worship, is one of the largest Sikh gathering places in the Bay Area, possibly in North America, explains Singh. “It’s open 365 days of the year, the main gate is never locked, the kitchen is open all the time, and anybody can go. It’s just open… open to all.” This “open to all” philosophy stems from Sikhism’s origins in Punjab, an area now divided between India and Pakistan. In the late 1460s, the society was divided by religions, ruled by invaders from Persia, and social hierarchy was deeply rooted in a caste system. “Rich were exploiting the poor,” explains Singh. “The person who belonged to a lower caste could not even look into the eyes of a person of an upper caste. Women had no continued on PAGE 17

BY CATHERINE KIRCH

n October, UNITED SIKHS celebrated the opening of their Western Region office in Fremont. The office aims to facilitate Sikh advocacy, humanitarian aid, education and community building. Director Kashmir Singh emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between the Sikh community and communities at large. INDEX It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Movie Theater List . . . . . . . . . 8

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Places of Worship . . . . . . . . . 28

Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Wednesday - Sunday, Thru Dec 24

Wednesday - Sunday, Thru Dec 31

Fridays - Sundays, Thru Dec 23

Various, Thru Dec 18

Holiday Performances

Saturdays - Sundays, Thru Dec 31

Holiday Giftique

Annual Holiday Boutique

Free Christmas Light Show

Various times

Marvelous Monarchs

Noon - 4 p.m.

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Various evening times

Locally crafted jewelry, ceramics, photography, painting, cards and more

30,000 lights choreographed to music. Free refreshments Fridays 7:30 and 9 p.m.; Saturdays 9 p.m.; Sundays 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-0103

Holiday entertainment spruces up the season. Performance of holiday songs by various music

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

Paintings, jewelry, crafts, sculptures, quilts and more. Sundays and Wednesdays, noon - 4 p.m.;

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, noon - 8 p.m. Cinema Place Gallery 1061 B. St., Hayward (510) 538-2787

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

Christmas at McConaghy House $

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

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

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

Saturdays - Sundays, Thru Dec 18

Every Evening, Thru Dec 25

Crippsmas Place

Saturdays - Sundays, Thru Dec 17

Experience Christmas circa 1911. Sundays begin at 1 p.m.

Santa Paws Pet Photos

5 - 10 p.m.

Monarchs for Kids

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

NewPark Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 793-5683

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

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

A neighborhood of lights and characters

Wednesdays Thru Dec 23

Thursdays Thru Dec 17

Sundays - Saturdays, Thru Dec 24

Santa at the Mall

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

Sundays,

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturdays,

Holiday Boutique

Night of the Living Dead $

Noon - 6 p.m.

7 p.m.

Fine art and handmade crafts from local artists. Wednesday through Friday, Noon - 6 p.m.;

Horror-filled tribute to the 1968 movie

Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Reception held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1 - 4 p.m. Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050

Husky Theater Washington High School 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-3414 www.whstheater.com

PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak

FEATURES Julie Grabowski

PRODUCTION Ramya Raman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak

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Bayfair Mall 15555 E. 14th Street, San Leandro

Crippsmas Place Wellington Court, Fremont www.crippsmasplace.org Saturdays - Sundays, Thru Dec 31

www.sunshinerescue.com Sundays, Dec 4 Jan 1

Monarch Butterfly Walks

Christmas Lego Display

1:30 p.m.

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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

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

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

Tuesday, Dec 13

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

Math Science Nucleus Presents: Hear stories, activities, explore the nighttime sky

SPORTS REPORTERS Biff Jones Gary van den Heuvel David Nicolas Sanjna Shukla Kevin Yin

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75 square foot display and play area. Closed December 25th.

Bay Area Family Church 2305 Washington Avenue, San Leandro (510) 483-4712 (510) 612-7962

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Stars and Constellations

7 p.m.

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Friday, Dec 16

Saturday, Dec 17

Science Lecture for Children: Tornadoes and Hurricanes

Holiday Songs $

Open House

2 - 4 p.m.

Comedy Short Subject Night $

Newark Symphonic Winds Free Holiday Concert

4 - 5 p.m.

Afternoon of carols and holiday songs

7:30 p.m.

Free program presented by local high school students, members of Science for Youth. Especially for school-age children.

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

"The Cure" (1917), "There Ain't No Santa Claus" (1926), "The Scarecrow" (1920), "Big Business" (1929)

Meet reptiles, hear stories, and do crafts. Parking fee

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

Saturday, Dec 17

Thursdays - Sundays, Dec 16 - Dec 24

A Christmas Carol, the Musical $

8 p.m.

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

Music Together - Bringing Harmony Home

1:30 p.m. 30-minute music program for newborns to age 5 and their grownups. Free tickets available

starting at 1:15 at Children's Information Desk Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

Experience the classic Dickens tale

8 p.m.; Dec 18 and 24 at 2 p.m. Arts Education Center 2200 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro (510) 909-9516

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Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220

7 p.m. Holiday music, community singalong, and surprises

Saturday, Dec 17

Newark Memorial High School Theatre 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 791-0287 (510) 797-3276

Mind and Meditation

Sat, Dec 17-Sunday, Dec 18

Saturday, Dec 17

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

Christmas at the Mission $

Toys-for-Tots Roller Derby Game $

Free workshop on calmness of mind, increasing energy and focus

8 p.m. (Sat.) and 4 p.m. (Sun.)

8 p.m.

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

World Champion San Francisco Bay Bombers vs. Miss Georgia Hase's Brooklyn Red Devils.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton (415) 447-3205 (925) 426-7559 Saturday, Dec 17

This Old Holiday House $R

4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Holiday Concert in Victorian style to benefit CSU East Bay art students

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

Enjoy Friday Night BINGO

10 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m.

Coit Tower Sunset Photo Walk

2:30 - 9 p.m. Capture Coit Tower and the Transamerica Pyramid from Telegraph Hill

Fremont Art Association 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-9290 (510) 792-0905 Saturday, Dec 17

You Can't Catch Me...

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. ...I'm the gingerbread man! Enjoy a classic holiday tale and treats. Park admission fee.

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

26th annual concert event by the Ohlone College Chamber Singers, featuring Schubert's "Magnificent" and Rutter's "Gloria" with a full brass ensemble

Saturday, Dec 17

Old Mission San Jose 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6158

Free Artisan Chocolate Demonstration R

Saturday, Dec 17 - Sunday, Dec 18

1 - 2:30 p.m.

The Case of the Missing Meaning

Learn how to temper chocolate and create truffles

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

various times A humorous and heart-touching drama that helps us rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.

Saturday at 5:15 and 7 p.m.; Sunday at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-0103

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Sunday, Dec 18

Monday, Dec 19

Tri-City Winter Charity

Ohlone Village Site Open House

Hopkins Winter Band Concert

10 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m.

7 p.m.

Naturalist-led walk and cultural demonstrations. Parking fee.

Featuring Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220

Hopkins Jr. High 600 Driscoll Rd., Fremont (510) 683-9377 (510) 656-3500

2 - 4 p.m. Food pantry, clothing, shoes, books, toys, household items collection

Purple Lotus School 33619 9th St., Union City (510) 408-7294 Sunday, Dec. 18

Niles Merchants Holiday Tea $ 1 p.m. Enjoy a delicious variety of teas, sandwiches, cookies, and scones

120 J Street, Niles (510) 552-6034 Tickets: $20

Sunday, Dec 18

A Holiday Concert

2 p.m. Tri-City Children's Choir sings holiday and world music

St. Anne Episcopal Church 2791 Driscoll Rd., Fremont (510) 490-0553 (510) 461-7478

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he holiday season is typically “A lot of people may not recognize tivities that we don’t normally do such as pain in the neck and throat. Women a time for celebrations that the signs of heart arrhythmia,” Dr. climbing up on ladders in cold weather to suffering a heart attack also may experifeature an abundance of rich Orenberg says. “They may not even decorate homes and trees,” he explains. ence symptoms that seem unrelated to foods as well as alcoholic bev- know how to take their own pulse at “That extra physical exertion may conheart pain, such as nausea and pain in erages. Unfortunately, it’s also a time their wrist to determine their heart rate. tribute to heart attacks. It’s important to the stomach or abdomen, as well as when some people may experience an ir- But if you notice your heart is poundrecognize the symptoms of heart attacks, swelling of the ankles or lower legs.” regular heartbeat pattern called Whether you experience sympholiday heart syndrome that is toms of holiday heart syndrome or brought on by consuming too a heart attack, it’s important to much alcohol, often in combinaseek medical attention right away, tion with large quantities of Dr. Orenberg cautions. sodium-rich foods. “In many cases, the irregular Holiday heart syndrome is asheart beat symptoms of holiday sociated primarily with drinking heart syndrome caused by over excessively over a short period of consumption of alcohol get bettime, unlike alcoholic cardiomyter on their own, but you should opathy, which results from condefinitely be evaluated by a docsuming large quantities of tor to check for atrial fibrillation alcohol for many years. Holiday since it may be caused by probheart syndrome can affect people lems with the heart’s electrical who rarely drink as well as people system,” he explains. “Also, heart who regularly drink alcohol. It attack symptoms sometimes may also can affect people who have be mistaken for indigestion and no history of heart disease, invice versa, but it’s better to get cluding young adults and medical attention anyway, beteenagers. While the condition cause time may be a critical facmay not be life-threatening, it tor in heart attacks.” can be very frightening and result The key to avoiding holiday in a trip to the emergency room. High blood pressure is an example of a major risk factor for heart attack, but another less known heart-related conheart syndrome – and longer-term dition is "holiday heart syndrome," which is associated primarily with drinking excessively over a short period of heart problems – is to practice “There’s no question we see time. Holiday heart syndrome can affect people who rarely drink as well as people who regularly drink alcohol. It more people in the ER over the moderation in your holiday celealso can affect people who have no history of heart disease, including young adults and teenagers.While the condition holidays,” says Dr. David Orenbrations and throughout the year, may not be life-threatening, it can be very frightening and result in a trip to the emergency room. berg, Medical Director of the according to Dr. Orenberg. He Emergency Department at Washemphasizes that people with diaington Hospital. “It’s also true that people ing, racing, ‘fluttering’ or skipping beats too, since they differ from the symptoms betes should continue to follow their docdo tend to drink and eat more over the without any explainable cause such as of arrhythmia. Squeezing chest pain, pain tors’ healthy eating guidelines even during holidays. The incidence of holiday heart physical exertion or sudden stress, you in the neck or pain that radiates up and the holidays, since people with diabetes syndrome seems to increase with binge may be experiencing arrhythmia. Other down one arm are classic signs of a heart are at a higher risk for heart disease than drinking. Some studies show that up to 60 symptoms might include dizziness, attack. Other symptoms can include the general population. percent of people who indulge in binge weakness and shortness of breath.” shortness of breath and sweating in the “The holiday season is supposed to drinking may experience atrial fibrillation, Dr. Orenberg notes that in addition to absence of physical exertion. be a time to relax and enjoy celebrating which is the most common type of heart the irregular heartbeat patterns of holiday “With a heart attack, women don’t with family and friends,” he says. “But rhythm disorder.” heart syndrome, there is an increase in the always experience the crushing pain in it’s not supposed to be a holiday from The normal heart rate for most people incidence of heart attacks during holiday the chest that men do,” he adds. taking care of yourself.” is between 70 to 100 beats per minute. times and the winter months. “Women who have heart attacks often To learn more about Washington With atrial fibrillation, the heart rate can “During the holidays, we tend to describe their chest pain as more sharp Hospital’s Heart Program, visit jump as high as 600 beats per minute. overeat and overdo, including physical ac- and burning, accompanied by other www.whhs.com/heart.

December 16, 2011 Letter to the Editor

Thanks for your support! In October, the Knights of Columbus St. Elizabeth Council 8747, held our annual fundraising drive for People With Intellectual Disabilities (PWID), to benefit the Milpitas High School Special Education Program. We would like to express our gratitude to our donors, volunteers and supporters for all your support and generosity which made this such a successful fund drive. Special thanks go to: St. Elizabeth Church Staff; Teen Group, parent volunteers, and Parish community; Boy Scout Troup 110 and parent volunteers; Ocean, Lucky and Nob Hill Supermarkets; St. Elizabeth Council Knights of Columbus members and families, City of Milpitas, Milpitas Unified School District, and our local media sponsors. Sincerely, Charles Hudson, Grand Knight, Milpitas Knights of Columbus St. Elizabeth Council 8747

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To Be an Astronaut (NR)

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Fri. - Tue. 10:45, 1:40, 4:35, 7:30, 10:25

11:45, 12:30, 1:10, 1:55, 2:40, 3:25, 4:05, 4:50, 5:35, 6:20, 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, 9:55, 10:40, 11:25, 12:10 Sat. 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:10, 1:55, 2:40, 3:25, 4:05, 4:50, 5:35, 6:20, 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, 9:55, 10:40, 11:25, 12:10 Sun. & Mon. 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:10, 1:55, 2:40, 3:25, 4:05, Mission: Impossible -- Ghost 4:50, 5:35, 6:20, 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, Protocol(PG–13)Fri. 12:30, 3:35, 9:55

7:00, 10:05 Sat. - Mon. 10:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Sat. 1:30, 4:30 Tue. 8:00 Sun. - Thu. 10:30, 1:30 Wed. & Thu. 1:35, 4:40, 7:45 Tower Heist (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 11:30 Sun. & Mon. 9:15 Puss in Boots (PG) Fri. & Sat. 12:15, 4:45, 9:15 Sun. & Mon. 12:15, 4:45 Jack and Jill (PG) Fri. - Mon. Immortals(R) Fri. - Mon. 2:15, 7:25 11:50, 2:25, 4:55, 7:25, 10:05 Jack and Jill (PG) Fri. 12:20, Tue. 11:50, 2:25, 4:55 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40, 12:01 Happy Feet Two (PG) Fri. - Sat. 10:00, 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40, Tue. 11:20, 1:45, 4:10, 7:00, 9:40 12:01 Sun. & Mon. 10:00, 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, The Twilight Saga: 7:20, 9:40 Breaking Dawn Part 1(PG–13) Fri. - Tue. 11:20, 2:15, 5:05, 7:45, 10:30 Happy Feet Two (PG) Fri. & Sat. 2:00, 7:00, 12:01 Arthur Christmas (PG) Fri. - Sun. & Mon. 2:00, 7:00

Tales of the Maya Skies (NR)

Tue. 11:05, 4:00, 9:35

The Muppets (PG) Fri. - Tue. 11:25, 1:55, 4:35, 7:20, 10:00

8:30, 9:05, 9:40, 10:15, 10:50, 11:25, 12:01, 12:30 Sun. & Mon. 10:00, 10:35, 11:10, 11:45, 12:20, 12:55, 1:30, 2:00, 2:40, 3:15, 3:50, 4:25, 5:00, 5:35, 6:15, 6:45, 7:20, 7:55, 8:30, 9:05, 9:40, 10:15

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG–13)Fri. 11:00,

Sat. 6:30, 8:30

Young Adult (R) Fri. 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40, 12:01 Sat. 10:00, 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40, 12:01 Sun. & Mon. 10:00, 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 The Descendants (R) Fri. &

Sat. 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50, 12:30 Sun. & Mon. 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50

Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl (NR) Fri. 12:20, 3:40, 7:00, 10:20, 1:25 Sat. - Mon. 12:20, 3:40, 7:00, 10:20 Won't Last a Day Without You (NR) Fri. & Sat. 11:15, 1:55,

4:35, 7:15, 9:55, 12:30 Sun. & Mon. 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1(PG–13) Puss in Boots 3D (PG) Fri.

Fri. - Mon. 11:00, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:00

2:30, 7:00

Hugo (PG) Fri. - Mon. 4:20 The Muppets (PG) Fri. & Sat.

11:40, 4:50, 10:00

The Sitter (R)Fri. - Mon. 11:10, Arthur Christmas (PG) Fri. - Sat. - Mon. 10:00, 2:30, 7:00 12:20, 1:25, 2:30, 3:40, 4:40, 5:50, Mon. 11:30, 4:30, 9:30 Immortals 3D (R) Fri. - Mon. 7:05, 7:55, 9:15, 10:10

11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15, 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Sherlock Holmes: A Game Chipwrecked (G) Fri. - Tue. of Shadows (PG–13)Fri. - Tue. 11:30, 1:00, 1:55, 3:15, 4:30, 5:30,

The Adventures of Tintin 3D (NR) Tue. 12:01

Cosmos 360 (NR)Fri. 9:00, 10:00

The Sitter (R)Fri. - Mon. 11:00, Alvin and the Chipmunks: 1:10, 3:20, 5:35, 7:55, 10:05 Chipwrecked (G) Fri. - Tue.

7:00, 7:45, 9:20, 10:00 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (PG–13) Sherlock Holmes: A Game Fri. - Tue. 11:25, 2:10, 5:10, 8:05, 10:55 of Shadows (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. Arthur Christmas (PG) Fri. - 11:45, 3:00, 5:55, 9:00

10:50, 11:25, 12:01, 12:30

The Girl With the Dragon Sat. 10:00, 10:35, 11:10, 11:45, 12:20, Tattoo (R)Tue. 7:00, 10:30, 12:01 12:55, 1:30, 2:00, 2:40, 3:15, 3:50, The Adventures of Tintin(NR) 4:25, 5:00, 5:35, 6:15, 6:45, 7:20, 7:55, Tue. 12:02

Tue. 11:10, 12:20, 1:25, 2:30, 3:40, 4:40, 5:50, 7:55, 10:10 New Year's Eve (PG–13) Fri. Tue. 11:15, 12:40, 2:00, 3:30, 4:45, 6:20, 7:30, 9:10, 10:20 Tue. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:35 New Year's Eve (PG–13) Fri. Tue. 10:55, 1:50, 4:45, 7:35, 10:20

Mission: Impossible -- Ghost 11:45, 12:20, 12:55, 1:30, 2:00, 2:40,

3:15, 3:50, 4:25, 5:00, 5:35, 6:15, 6:45, Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol (PG–13) Tue. 8:00, 11:00, 12:01 7:20, 7:55, 8:30, 9:05, 9:40, 10:15, Protocol (PG–13) Tue. 8:00 Wed. & Thu. 12:45, 4:00, 7:15, 10:30

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Astronaut (NR) Fri. 4:30 P.M. Sat. 11:30, 3:30 Chipwrecked (G) Fri. & Sat. Sun. - Thu. 11:30, 2:30

Immortals (R) Fri. - Mon. 9:30 Happy Feet Two (PG) Fri. -

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G) Fri. 11:10,

11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 Immortals 3D (R) Fri. - Tue. 7:40, 10:25 Arthur Christmas 3D (PG) Fri. - Tue. 1:30, 7:10

11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 7:00, 9:35, 12:10 Sun. & Mon. 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 7:00, 9:35 The Sitter (R) Fri. 11:05, 12:10, 1:15, 2:20, 3:25, 4:30, 5:35, 6:40, 7:45, 8:50, 9:55, 11:00, 12:05 Sat. 10:00, 11:05, 12:10, 1:15, 2:20, 3:25, 4:30, 5:35, 6:40, 7:45, 8:50, 9:55, 11:00, 12:05 Sun. & Mon. 10:00, 11:05, 12:10, 1:15, 2:20, 3:25, 4:30, 5:35, 6:40, 7:45, 8:50, 9:55 New Year's Eve (PG–13) Fri. 11:40, 1:05, 2:25, 3:50, 5:10, 6:35, 7:55, 9:20, 10:40, 12:05 Sat. 10:20, 11:40, 1:05, 2:25, 3:50, 5:10, 6:35, 7:55, 9:20, 10:40, 12:05 Sun. & Mon. 10:20, 11:40, 1:05, 2:25, 3:50, 5:10, 6:35, 7:55, 9:20

Happy Feet Two 3D (PG) Fri. - Mon. 11:30, 4:30, 9:30 Arthur Christmas 3D (PG) Fri. & Sat. 2:00, 7:00, 12:01 Sun. & Mon. 2:00, 7:00

Hugo 3D(PG)Fri. 1:25, 7:15, 10:10 Sat. - Mon. 10:30, 1:25, 7:15, 10:10 The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R) Tue. 7:00, 10:25 The Magic Flute: Met Opera Holiday Encore(NR)Wed. 6:30 Hansel and Gretel: Met Opera Holiday Encore(NR) Thu. 6:30

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Teacher honored for creation of National Science Day SUBMITTED BY CLAUDIA MEDINA PHOTO BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH Fremont City Hall hosted a ceremony on December 6, to present federal, state, and city proclamations honoring Mr. Clyde Mann, a Science teacher at Warm Springs Elementary School, for his efforts to create a National Science Day. Following a twenty-two year career of teaching in junior and high school, Mann ventured to elementary school where he discovered the “insa-

Mr. Clyde Mann, a Science teacher at Warm Springs Elementary School

tiable curiosity” of young children. He quickly worked to establish partnerships with higher edu-

cation, industry and parent professionals, sharing his vision for expanding innovation and science with young children. Mr. Mann pitched the idea of a National Science Day and was surprised by the overwhelming show of support. “It is my belief, that the model created at Warm Springs Elementary School could be a model for elementary schools across the city of Fremont, throughout Alameda County, across the State, and throughout the nation. And I would be more than happy to foster that process,” said Mann. “It is wonderful to hear that Mr. Mann’s advocacy on behalf of science education in our schools, along with his excellent work at school and in the community, is being acknowledged by city and state officials,” stated Sheila Jordan, Superintendent of Alameda County Schools. Among those in attendance were representatives from the Office of Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski, the Office of State Senator Ellen Corbett, the Alameda County Office of Education, as well as Fremont Mayor Bob Wasserman, Vice Mayor Anu Natarajan, and Councilmembers Suzanne Chan, Bill Harrison and Dominic Dutra. Mann expressed his gratitude to colleagues, students and all those in support of his efforts adding, “I’m doing this for the kids.”

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Robert B. Chambers Jack L. Gaunt RESIDENT OF NEWARK April 6, 1932 - November 24, 2011

Eugene H. Arthur RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 25, 1923 - December 7, 2011

Miguel “Mike” S. Guzman RESIDENT OF NEWARK September 22, 1927 - December 12, 2011

Aurora Cunha Furtado RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 6, 1909 - December 14, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 12, 2011 - December 3, 2011

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

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

Peter Pleskach RESIDENT OF FREMONT June 26, 1924 - December 5, 2011

Kelly B. Raiche RESIDENT OF LIVERMORE July 28, 1962 - December 6, 2011

Fremont Chapel of the Roses FD1007 (510) 797-1900 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont

Marjorie S. Miles

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

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

RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 20, 1940 - December 7, 2011

Boris Kirillov RESIDENT OF FREMONT January 29, 1937 - December 7, 2011

Dr. Edward L. Buchanan, III RESIDENT OF NEWARK August 8, 1948 - December 13, 2011

Roberto D. Devera RESIDENT OF UNION CITY May 26, 1931 - December 14, 2011 Berge • Pappas • Smith

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BY JULIE GRABOWSKI

n the evening of December 20, the first candle of the menorah will be lit, beginning the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah (also Chanukah). The steady flame calls to mind miracles past and freedom won; the triumph of the Jewish spirit in the face of oppression. In 168 B.C. the Holy Land was under the rule of the Syrian-Greeks, who outlawed the Jewish faith and ordered the people to worship Greek gods. Soldiers took over the Jewish Temple and used it to worship Zeus, angering the Jews and inciting them to revolt. Judah Maccabee led small groups of Jews against the powerful Greek army and defeated them, allowing the Maccabees to reclaim

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their land and the Temple. Finding the Temple defiled and in ruin, the Maccabees sought to purify it by lighting the menorah. But they found that only a one-day supply of uncontaminated olive oil remained. Eight days were required to prepare new oil in keeping with ritual purity. They lit the menorah anyway, and the single portion miraculously lasted eight days until the new oil was ready. The word Hanukkah means “dedication” in Hebrew and reflects the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration marked daily by the lighting of the menorah. The menorah, or Hanukkiah, is a multi-branched candelabrum that holds eight candles, plus an

additional holder for the shamash, the candle used to light the others. A candle is lit each evening, followed by the singing of the traditional prayer “Haneirot Halalu”: Hanerot halalu anachnu madlikin Al hanissim ve'al haniflaot Al hatshu-ot ve'al hamilchamot She-asita la'avoteynu Bayamim hahem, bazman hazeh Al yedey kohanecha hakdoshim. Vechol shmonat yemey Chanukah Hanerot halalu kodesh hem, Ve-ein lanu reshut lehishtamesh bahem Ela lirotam bilvad Kedai lehodot leshimcha Al nissecha veal nifleotecha ve-al yeshuotecha. continued on page 33

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10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year Rotary Club of Niles We meet Thursdays at 12:15 PM Washington Hospital West 2500 Mowry Ave. Conrad Anderson Auditorium, Fremont www.nilesrotary.org

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Kiwanis Club of Fremont meets every Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. at the Newark/Fremont Hilton. Call Elise Balgley (510) 693-4524 for information.

Sons in Retirement Branch 59 Retired men who enjoy leisure time with new friends & activities. Lunch & Speaker once a month Newark Pavillion third Thursday - No Dues No Fundraising Call 1-877-747-9066 Visit www.sirinc.org

Kennedy High School

Flea Market First Saturday Every Month Except January 8 am – 4 pm All Spaces $20 For more info call 510-657-4070 x27150 bsterling@fremont.k12.ca.us 3999 Blacow Rd., Fremont

FREMONT FROSTERS CAKE DECORATORS CLUB 45TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Meeting, Demo, & Sharing 2nd Monday of Month - 7PM At Christ the King Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont Visit Fremontfrosters.com Fremontfrosters@gmail.com Contact Linda 510-794-7002

Homeless Solutions Free, monthly one-hour tour Abode Services housing site Hear resident stories Learn how you can help homeless individuals/families. (510) 657-7409 x203 or visit www.abodeservices.org Because everyone should have a home. The V After School Program 2:30 - 6:00p.m. Mon-Fri Homework Help/Tutoring Arts & Crafts, Physical Activities. Guitar Lessons Learn Spanish Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church

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Fremont Cribbage Club Friends of Heirloom Flowers Garden Club Garden party every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – Noon at Shinn Park & Arboretum 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Novice to experienced gardeners are welcomed. Social hour afterwards at Sim Cottage.

Golden Gate Chapter Steamship Historical Society Six Bay Area meetings and Field trips per year Info at 510-276-7520 www.sshsa.org

A.M.A.C. The new Conservative AARP.Now over 200,000 Jazzinators members. ATTENTION-Lions, East Bay Youth Jazz Band Rotary, TEA, VFW, American Le- Tues 11/1 & 15 & 12/13 & 27 gion, SIRS. Speakers available. Bronco Billy’s, Irvington Call to schd., Jan-April 7-8pm - No Cover chg. 510-938-1118 https://eastbaytradjazz.org amacwest@aol.com 657-0243 John Soulis, Dir. Association of Mature American Mission Gold Jazz Band Citizens’ Go to our Website at Swiss Park 1st & 3rd www.amac.us Wed. 7-9pm

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Master Sudoku

1 7

Sudoku

5 8

Fill in the missing numbers (1 – 9 inclusive) so each row, column and 3x3 box contains all digits.

3 letter words Eel Jug Kid Map Pas Pod RAF Wok

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5 6 7

6 8

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In “coded” puzzles, each number represents a letter. For example, 428863 could represent PUZZLE. Double letters, the length of words, etc. will help you crack the code.

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14 15

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5 letter words Every Ideal Jumpy Mufti Rumba Yield 6 letter words Behave Eczema Hereof Isomer 7 letter words Exclaim Hapless Ice axes Pretzel Transom

Word Search Music Air Alto Arnell Bach Bax Brass Bruch Bush Cage Choir Clock Copland Cui Davies Dim Dolly Drum Elijah

0 4 D 2 F

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HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 06 Highest $: 660,000 Median $: 485,000 Lowest $: 225,000 Average $: 490,417

Corbett calls for hearing on audit of State Architect

ADDRESS

ZIP

4448 Gem Avenue 5217 Proctor Road 20111 West Ridge Court #15 25290 Buckeye Drive 18995 Mt. Jasper Drive 6644 Wooster Court

94546 94546 94546 94552 94552 94552

SOLD FOR BDS

392500 485000 225000 660000 625000 555000

3 3 2 4 4 4

SQFT

BUILT

CLOSED

1920 1596 1440 2093 3022 1408

1950 1964 1977 1996 1989 1984

11-10-11 11-08-11 11-07-11 11-09-11 11-10-11 11-14-11

FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 39 Highest $: 1,465,000 Median $: Lowest $: 120,000 Average $: ADDRESS

SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR Following a state audit of the Department of General Services’ Division of the State Architect, Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (DSan Leandro) issued the following statement on December 8, 2011, regarding concerns about whether inspectors are doing their jobs and school buildings are safe enough for children: “This audit and its recommendations deserve careful consideration,” Corbett said. “In our state, which is riddled with fault lines and a high danger of earthquakes, it’s essential that we ensure school buildings meet seismic safety standards. “I will call a hearing of the Select Committee on Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness to explore the audit’s findings and what must be done to protect California’s school children. It is unacceptable to allow children to use facilities that are unsafe. I look forward to a robust discussion on how the state architect’s division can fulfill its mission.” For more information, visit Senator Corbett’s web site at www.sen.ca.gov/corbett.

ZIP

3590 Atwater Court 94536 4866 Balboa Way 94536 4365 Faulkner Drive 94536 4337 Nicolet Avenue 94536 37120 Oak Street 94536 2497 Parkside Drive 94536 38228 Paseo Padre Parkway #2794536 1481 Peralta Boulevard 94536 745 Posada Way 94536 500 Revival Terrace 94536 37060 Towers Way 94536 3629 Wyndham Drive 94536 40050 Caffin Court 94538 40425 Chapel Way #208 94538 39951 Fremont Boulevard #11794538 39059 Guardino Drive #107 94538 41553 Hooper Street 94538 39537 Plumas Court 94538 4225 Providence Terrace 94538 41172 Roberts Avenue 94538 3695 Stevenson Boulevard #A33994538 3695 Stevenson Boulevard #C32994538 1217 Curtner Road 94539 1457 Lemos Lane 94539 39394 Mission Boulevard 94539 41389 Morada Court 94539 156 Paso Olmo Terrace 94539 196 Paso Olmo Terrace 94539 237 Prairie Dog Lane 94539 1841 Shaddy Terrace 94539 653 Topawa Drive 94539 40412 Valencia Court 94539 520 Yampa Way 94539 4651 Benedick Court 94555 4948 Grange Terrace 94555 3963 Lake Woodland Common94555 33269 Palomino Common 94555 5276 Shamrock Common 94555 34251 Siward Drive 94555

SOLD FOR BDS

615000 226000 660000 535000 319000 415000 120000 550000 780000 500000 202000 565000 422000 192500 191500 163500 404000 350500 470000 350000 275000 275000 1188000 751000 557000 1465000 728000 669500 1010000 1068500 721000 835000 870000 595000 120000 236500 449000 630000 570000

5 3 4 5 2 3 1 3 5 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 3 4 3 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 3 5 4 1 2 3 4 3

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BUILT

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1972 1982 1963 1965 1939 1978 1970 1977 1965 1997 1952 1986 1968 1983 1987 1987 1986 1963 2007 1930 1991 1991 1978 1964 1928 2003 1979 1976 1966 1987 1987 1987 1971 1993 1990 1984

11-08-11 11-08-11 11-10-11 11-09-11 11-07-11 11-10-11 11-09-11 11-07-11 11-09-11 11-10-11 11-10-11 11-10-11 11-10-11 11-09-11 11-14-11 11-09-11 11-09-11 11-10-11 11-07-11 11-08-11 11-10-11 11-09-11 11-10-11 11-10-11 11-09-11 11-09-11 11-10-11 11-10-11 11-09-11 11-08-11 11-10-11 11-08-11 11-08-11 11-10-11 11-08-11 11-08-11 11-08-11 11-10-11 11-08-11

HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 32 Highest $: 525,000 Median $: Lowest $: 86,000 Average $: ADDRESS

2947 Blanding Court 20633 Garden Avenue

ZIP

94541 94541

SOLD FOR BDS

294000 208181

3 4

535,000 539,603

250 Hampton Road 22218 Pearce Street 997 Phillips Way 22355 Princeton Street 19514 Ricardo Avenue 253 Sullivan Way 265 Sullivan Way 21742 Westpark Street 3531 La Mesa Drive 24459 Marie Drive 2 Brookstone Way 30705 Carroll Avenue 665 Dartmore Lane #357 27585 East 12th Street 698 Fiesta Place 24937 Muir Street 673 Royston Lane #235 27519 Tyrrell Avenue #D 26077 Underwood Avenue 29100 Caravan Lane 25059 Dania Lane 1646 Eastori Place 29161 Eden Shores Drive 25792 Scripps Street 27518 Stromberg Court 2135 Thayer Avenue 21109 Gary Drive #204 21095 Gary Drive #303 21109 Gary Drive #310 21239 Gary Drive #316A

SQFT

BUILT

1092 1338

1954 11-10-11 1906 11-10-11

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220000 140000 275000 239000 230000 328500 375500 275000 525000 299000 400000 290000 113500 161000 385000 230000 86000 95000 238000 370000 370000 300000 450000 300000 109500 295000 238000 232500 174000 162000

3 2 4 2 4 3 4 3 4 3 2 2 5 2 1 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 2

1273 736 1818 1080 1602 1248 2552 1178 1831 1161 894 764 2903 1372 643 802 1139 1526 1800 1301 1822 1719 884 1199 1259 1300 1041 1100

MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 05 Highest $: 480,000 Median $: Lowest $: 183,000 Average $: ADDRESS

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1786 Armand Drive 1065 North Abbott Avenue 1101 South Main Street #421 456 Stulman Drive 203 Waterford Meadow Court

95035 95035 95035 95035 95035

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405000 183000 195000 390000 480000

3 2 1 3 3

ADDRESS

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6166 Civic Terrace Avenue #A 94560 6828 George Avenue 94560 6958 Jarvis Avenue 94560 6254 Joaquin Murieta Avenue #H94560 6226 Madelaine Drive 94560 36023 Rosewood Drive 94560

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165000 275000 187500 145000 320000 371500

2 3 2 1 5 3

ZIP

94577 94577 94577 94577 94577

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170000 380000 480000 209000 260000

3 4 4 2 3

11-10-11 11-07-11 11-14-11 11-07-11 11-14-11 11-14-11 11-09-11 11-10-11 11-14-11 11-08-11 11-10-11 11-09-11 11-14-11 11-09-11 11-10-11 11-14-11 11-14-11 11-14-11 11-10-11 11-14-11 11-09-11 11-09-11 11-10-11 11-10-11 11-10-11 11-14-11 11-07-11 11-10-11 11-08-11 11-10-11

390,000 330,600 BUILT

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1102 863 635 1102 1427

1960 1979 2007 1962 1994

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187,500 244,000

SQFT

BUILT

CLOSED

890 1334 928 905 1535 1512

1948 1982 1982 1959 1960

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239,000 262,771

94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94542 94542 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545 94546 94546 94546 94546

260,000 294,722

SQFT

BUILT

CLOSED

1458 1742 2109 1222 1128

1927 1994 1913 1981 1946

11-14-11 11-10-11 11-10-11 11-08-11 11-08-11

December 16, 2011 2290 Lakeview Drive 1201 San Jose Street 993 San Jose Street 307 Sybil Avenue 2561 West Avenue 130th 1790 140th Avenue 855 Casanova Drive 16327 Helo Drive 16961 Los Reyes Avenue 15765 Maubert Avenue 16969 President Drive 2181 Prosperity Way 680 Fargo Avenue #16

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480000 375000 500000 300000 285000 250000 340000 171000 200000 150000 405000 230000 120000

3 3 4 4 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 3 2

1930 1415 2407 1469 1124 1272 1642 968 1044 1131 2311 1109 850

SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 04 Highest $: 306,500 Median $: Lowest $: 118,000 Average $: ADDRESS

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1724 Bockman Road 1470 Thrush Avenue #24 16095 Via Harriet 15851 Via Rivera

94580 94580 94580 94580

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306500 118000 208500 247500

3 2 3 3

ZIP

4954 Antioch Loop 328 Appian Way 35982 Copper Street 31231 Fredi Street 34905 Herringbone Court 35393 Monterra Circle 4833 Scotia Street 2465 Shield Drive 32732 South Folklore Loop 2627 Stanford Street 2606 Village Court

94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587

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430000 401000 600000 209000 520000 255000 545000 422000 585000 445000 262500

4 4 3 2 2 4 3 4 4 3

11-08-11 11-09-11 11-10-11 11-08-11 11-08-11 11-10-11 11-08-11 11-10-11 11-09-11 11-07-11 11-08-11 11-10-11 11-10-11

208,500 220,125

SQFT

BUILT

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1333 749 1092 1062

1954 1994 1956 1946

11-10-11 11-14-11 11-14-11 11-10-11

UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 11 Highest $: 600,000 Median $: Lowest $: 209,000 Average $: ADDRESS

1960 1937 1940 1905 1952 1956 1954 1947 1945 1974 1976 1954 1965

430,000 424,955

SQFT

BUILT

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1889 1850 2472 815 1015 2361 1320 2283 1919 1665

1982 1963 2005 1976 2001 1984 1969 1998 1972 1985

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Security undermined in 140 characters or less SUBMITTED BY ERIC GARNER

ock the doors…check. Close all windows, upstairs and down…check. Leave a key with Bob next door…check. Just when you thought you had mastered the art of burglarproofing your home, a new danger has emerged that could compromise the safety of your residence this holiday season. And that culprit is social media. The holidays may bring “tidings of comfort and joy,” but they also bring nearly 400,000 burglaries nationwide in November and December, with family homes targeted most frequently, according to the FBI. “Social media is definitely a factor in many of today’s burglaries. Instead of watching for mail to accumulate outside your residence, burglars can case your home by simply scanning your

Twitter feed and monitoring your Facebook status for any signs you’re away,” said Joanna Moore, Mercury Insurance chief claims officer. “And it’s only getting easier with new features like Facebook Places, which allows users to divulge their exact location by simply checking in.” Studies show that 70 percent of burglars are amateurs simply looking for an easy target, and 65 percent of the time the offender isn’t a stranger. Perhaps, a follower on Twitter? A friend on Facebook? “You risk tipping off burglars to your home’s vulnerability by ‘tweeting,’ ‘updating,’ ‘posting’ or ‘checking in’ during your holiday travels. There’s nothing more convenient for robbers than when their victims are away for an extended period of time,” said Moore. “And you never know whose hands into which your information is falling.” So now, making sure no one in your family, including the kids, is posting information about your holiday travel plans should be added to your pre-trip checklist because criminals use social media, too. Moore offers these additional social media tips to consider before taking off on your holiday vacation: •Use social media to your advantage. Update social media to give the impression that your family is home. This may deter any potential outside interest in your property. •Resist the urge to upload photos during your vacation. Wait until you’re home to flaunt your family’s Christmas trip to the Bahamas. •Shut-off your home computer. Disconnect from the internet, especially if you store any personal information on your PC. An unattended computer connected to the internet is an easy mark for hackers. Warning your family about social media and how it pertains to home safety will allow you to focus on more important holiday matters. Wrap the presents… check. Hang the stockings… check. Put out a glass of milk and cookies…check. For more tips, visit http://www.mercuryinsurance.com/insuranceproducts/insurance-tips.html.

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The Bookworm

December 16, 2011

The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books.

“Now You See It” by Cathy Davidson, performed by Laural Merlington The phone rang. You were interrupted, but you barely noticed. That’s because you were looking online for information on a project due that afternoon. You were also eating lunch when you answered the phone at the same time you replied to a colleague’s email at the same time you texted your spouse. You’re light on your feet, an expert multitasker, despite that experts say it isn’t possible. According to author Cathy Davidson, though, multitasking is the way of the future. In her new audiobook “Now You See It”, she says to get used to it. Have you ever listened closely to those pharmaceutical ads on TV? You know they’re created to spur you to want a prescription, but you might be surprised at the rest of the story. Next time, listen to the disclaimers: the tone and speed of the announcer is meant to make your brain diminish or ignore the warnings. Learning to pay attention to “what counts” begins literally at birth. Through actions and words, parents subtly teach infants what’s important, and culture further underlines it. But by teaching infants and children to pay attention, we inherently teach their malleable brains what not to notice, too. And then they go to school… In 2003, Davidson and others at Duke University gave iPods to 1,650 first-year students - most of whom had grown up with technology - because educators were “intrigued” by what might happen. The students were merely asked to “dream up learning applications for this cool little white device.”

Davidson says that, much to her delight, students began spontaneously crowdsourcing, a new method of learning and working that encourages collaboration. Schools that are not embracing this new method of learning, or that aren’t allowing students to learn at their own paces or according to their personal strengths, are using outdated methods of education. Furthermore, they’re not properly preparing young people for tomorrow’s business world, she believes. So how will this affect your business? Get rid of old ways of working, Davidson says, and try crowdsourcing to give your employees flexibility. Look for talents instead of focusing on limits. And stop allowing age to be an excuse for laziness. “Now You See It” is meant as “a field guide and a survival manual for the digital age,” and author Cathy Davidson hits that target square. Maybe a little too square. There’s no doubt that this audiobook is intriguing. Davidson uses anecdotes and statistics to back up her ideas, offering lots of usable information that makes sense. She engages readers with wit and appropriate factlets, and it’s hard not to be completely mesmerized by what she presents. The problem is that this is a long audiobook to tackle and if you miss one sentence, you’ve missed a lot. Because you’ll naturally be multitasking while listening, what you hear may sometimes feel repetitive and redundant. Overall, though, can you afford to ignore such important information? If you’re in business, I think not. For you, for sure, “Now You See It” is research to notice. c.2011, Brilliance Audio $29.99 / $34.99 Canada 12 CDs / 13h 56m

pend a Sunday sipping tea and enjoying the season with the Niles Merchants Association’s Holiday Tea and brunch. The last event will be held December 18 at its new venue, 120 J Street in Niles, and serving up an array of tasty treats such as sandwiches, cookies, and scones along with a variety of teas to take off the winter chill. A limited number of tickets are still available for this fun and festive event! All proceeds are tax deductible and go toward next year’s Festival of Lights Parade as well as the restoration of the Niles Merchant’s train car. Any and all donations are welcomed and very much appreciated in order to keep the wonderful traditions of Niles alive and well. Whether in groups, pairs, or individuals, the Holiday Tea is a fun and lively outing, a perfect way to celebrate the season! And don’t forget to shop Niles for that unique and special gift! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all from the Niles Merchants! For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Marie Dear at (510) 5526034. Purchase tickets or make reservations by Saturday at 6 p.m. so you don’t miss out!

Niles Merchants Holiday Tea Sunday, December 18 1 p.m. 120 J Street, Niles (510) 552-6034 Tickets: $20

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role.” Citizens were distracted by their fear of breaking society’s rules. When Sikhism was founded in 1469 by Guru Nanak, the religion upheld a philosophy of the “human race as one.” As an organization, United Sikhs seeks to pursue this ideal through advocacy aimed at empowering disadvantaged and minority communities, and through participation in crosscultural dialogues and volunteer work. United Sikhs’ new office hopes to create a pool of volunteers where people of all ethnicities can work together, as well as educate the community on what the Sikhs are all about. “It’s not to show off who we are; it’s just to do the things we do.” Sikhism, as a religion, emphasizes equality, philanthropy, and hard work. Sikhs follow three golden rules. The first is Kirt Karo, which means to make an honest living. “This is not religious,” says Singh. “In fact, religion for us is a way of life. It actually empowers us, telling us first you need to get up and do something, and then we will talk about religion later on.” If you have followed the first rule, explains Singh, then the next step is to share your earnings with

others, or Vand Kae Cchako. “Share your time, your knowledge, whatever you can, whatever you have to share. Do something for the community and not just your community, but for humanity at large.” The third rule, Naam Japo, means to “remember God’s name all the time,” Singh explains. “While you’re working, while you’re sharing, while you’re living your life, remember Him so you stay on the right path.” Sikhs also have lifestyle rules to follow, including unshorn hair and the turban. Because these attributes are so recognizable, Singh explains, it becomes important for Sikhs to accept accompanying responsibilities. “By wearing the turban, you become a flag in the society,” says Kashmir Singh. “People look at you. You’ve got to set a moral example. You should be a motivational person to children and someone that everyone can look up to.” These physical characteristics can make Sikhs appear quite different from the rest of the community. In the past, Sikhs, including Sikh youth, have been the subjects of ridicule and prejudice. Kashmir Singh tells of a time his son was ha-

rassed by school mates. He quotes his son as saying, “I only read and look at American history, heroes and films and government. I am as much an American as anybody else; people tell me to go to my country. Which is my country?” Harassment was especially difficult following events of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Singh emphasizes the importance of tolerance. Those who respond negatively, he explains, do so out of ignorance. It is important to educate people, but it is also important to recognize that it will take a little time. “You can’t fix everything,” he says. “People are different. If it is not one thing, it will be another,” Singh says. “If it is not a turban, it will be your earring, or your glasses.” That being said, Kashmir Singh’s outlook is positive. He tells of how his work with United Sikhs has helped educate people of the area. “Not only am I doing the service I have set out to do, but I am also easing that tightness, the questioning about us in the community. I feel very good living here and claiming that this is my country—this is my children’s place to live. “In a nutshell, if we put our heads together with all the values we have, we can be a great community. I am sure we will be a great community.” UNITED SIKHS 39126 State St., Fremont (510) 999-7726 Gurdwara Sahib Fremont 300 Gurdwara Rd., Fremont (510) 790-0177

Tidal Waves qualify for Junior Olympics SUBMITTED BY RENEE LORENTZEN Coaches of the Milpitas Tidal Waves are proud to announce that Mark Tran and Roland Chin have qualified and will compete in the 14 and Under Junior Olympics. Mark Tran swam in the 500 Free, 50 Fly and 100 Freestyle. He qualified for finals for all

three events. Roland Chin swam in the 200 Breast, 100 Fly, and 100 Individual Medley. Mark and Roland have been working hard all year and we hope to see more achievements from all our swimmers. For more information call Parks and Recreation Services at (408) 586-3210.

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Information found in ‘Protective Services’ is provided to public “as available” by public service agencies police, fire, etc. Accuracy and authenticity of press releases are the responsi-

bility of the agency providing such information. Tri-City Voice does not make or imply any guarantee regarding the content of information received from authoritative sources.

Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD December 9: Following an argument with her mother over the use of a cell phone, a 14 year old girl threatened to jump off of a second story balcony on Gallaudet Drive. The girl climbed up and over the railing and was hanging on the outside of the rails when officers arrived. Officers were able to talk the girl down without incident. December 10: Officers were dispatched to an auto burglary that had just occurred at Costco. A male was seen in the parking lot looking into vehicles. Three suspects fled the scene, with a witness able to obtain the license plate of their vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. Officers Miller and Tarango respond to the Sharks Ice complex parking lot in regard to a male lying on the floor of his motor home. Further investigation revealed that the subject had passed away. The subject had a history of heart problems, diabetes and methamphetamine use. At 4:08 a.m., Milpitas PD called for an outside assist at Washington Hospital. Milpitas PD had information that a child molest suspect from their city was being seen in the E.R. Units responded to WTH and contacted the subject and arrested him for a $200,000 warrant for child molestation out of Milpitas PD. Milpitas PD responded and took custody of the suspect.

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December 11 A victim arrived home on Eugene Street to find the front door open. She thought she saw a shadow of a person inside the house and called police. Officer Baca and his K-9 arrived within two minutes and went to the rear of the home, which backs up to the parking lot of the liquor store at Grimmer/Davis. As he pulled in, he spotted two males trying to take off in a vehicle. The car suddenly stopped, and the passenger jumped out and ran. Officer Baca warned him several times to stop before releasing K-9 Harkos. The suspect sustained bite injuries on his forearm.; the driver was stopped in the fleeing vehicle near his home on Monroe. He admitted to possessing stolen jewelry from a Newark burglary he helped commit on the same day. When he saw police, he panicked and ran. Passerby called FPD stating there are two males in a fight on the on ramp Mission/680 North. Officers arrived and one of the males ran into the bushes to avoid the police. A K-9 was called in and the male decided it was better to be arrested than deal with the K-9. Two subject were arrested for fighting in public and being drunk in public. Officer Greenberg investigated a residential burglary at 5900 Pompei. Entry via pried rear sliding door. December 12: Officers were dispatched to an interrupted residential burglary on Barnard Drive. The resident was sleeping when he woke up and found the suspect, a black male 18-30 years, wear-

ing a black jacket, red cap and jeans inside his home. The male fled out the back door towards Union City. He was spotted by a Union City public works employee exiting Arroyo Park onto Perry Rd several minutes later. A K-9 attempted to track the suspect but was unsuccessful. A victim arrived home at his Waterford apartment after work and saw a burglar climbing out of his bedroom window. Officers were in the area, but the victim was unable to provide a description. The suspect is outstanding, as is the victim’s jewelry. December 14: A maintenance worker with Fremont Unified School District found copper wire rolled up on the rooftop of Blacow Elementary School. It looks as if copper thief suspects gathered and stashed it pending their return for it. Investigated by CSO Ernst. Dispatch received a call of a fight in-progress at Der Weinerschnitzel. The reporting party said several juveniles were fighting, and one possibly had a bat. Officer Perry arrived first and saw a large teenage male attempting to attack another male. Officer Perry wrestled the male to the ground. The male turned and attacked Officer Perry who had to use his taser to defend himself. Armed robbery at 7-11 Farwell. Two black males robbed the clerk of cash and cigarettes. One male had a long-gun. Both suspects are still outstanding. Officer Stone investigated. Numerous complaints received by FPD regarding a

house on the 42000 block of Roberts Avenue and alleged drug activity. Officer Gilfoy led a team that conducted a security check at this location. Multiple people were contacted and ultimately a 31 year-old female went to jail for being under the influence. A call was received complaining about a car parked across from their house on Perkins Street with possible occupants inside smoking drugs. Officers Hollifield and Snyder arrived and a 20 year-old male went to jail for an outstanding warrant for marijuana. December 15: Officers responded to Lake Elizabeth on a report of an inprogress auto burglary after the victim found a male in her vehicle. The suspect, a 38-yearold black male, fled in a black SUV-type vehicle after taking the victim’s purse. The suspect vehicle had a partial license plate of 6SZX. A 47 year-old male attempted to cash a forged check at the Bank of America on Beacon. An alert clerk notified the police, but the suspect fled prior to police arrival; he is transient out of Antioch. Investigated by Officer Stillitano. Residential burglary in the 34000 block of Eastpark Terrace. Entry via an unlocked sliding window. Loss is cash and jewelry. Investigated by Officer R. Smith.

Minor service adjustments for AC Transit SUBMITTED BY AC TRANSIT Service changes to several bus lines will take effect on Sunday, December 18, 2011, as part of an arbitrated settlement to define the break periods for AC Transit bus operators. In line with the decision that was issued in April 2011, the District is required to add time to several of its runs so operators receive a dedicated amount of time for an uninterrupted meal break along with two other uninterrupted breaks per shift. Subsequently, minor adjustments in several bus schedules and to a few bus stops are necessary to comply with the arbitrator’s decision. However, the restructuring is projected to have very little, if any, impact on bus passengers and traffic flows. New schedules and route maps are available at www.ACTransit.org; and new pocket timetables are available on buses. For specific questions, call 511 and say, “AC Transit,” or visit www.actransit.org/customer/contact-us/

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"Noel" Noel is a brown, grey and tan female Chihuahua mix. She is about one year old. She is very unique looking, not only in her body shape but as well as in her coloring. Noel is the sweetest girl you will meet. She loves people and is an all-around gentle girl. She does fine with other dogs and does not seem to have any interest in cats, but if she had the choice, she would climb up in your lap to cuddle. If you are looking for a mellow sweetheart

of a dog, Noel is the girl for you. Come visit her today.

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most affectionate cat. Widget is not the typical sit-on-your-lapand-watch-TV-with-you kind of cat, but she has her ways of showing you she cares. Come visit her today and give her the forever home she has been waiting for. Total in Shelter: Dogs – 37, Cats – 78, Other – 7 www.whotels.com/siliconvalley

tie domestic short-haired cat. She is about six years old. Widget had been at the shelter for a very long time when she finally got adopted. Unfortunately, through no fault of her own, her adopters decided to return her. Widget is an older girl who is set in her ways. She either loves you or wants nothing to do with you; that being said, if she chooses to love you, she is the

Tri-City Animal Shelter 1950 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont (510) 790-6640 Tuesday – Friday: Noon - 5 pm Saturdays: 11 am - 4 pm Closed Sundays, Mondays, Holidays

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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG11604985 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: MohamedNajeeb Muslimveetil Abdulrahiman for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MohamedNajeeb Muslimveetil Abdulrahiman to Najeeb Abdulrahiman The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: January 6, 2012, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: D514 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice Date: November 18, 2011 C. Don Clay Judge of the Superior Court 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2212377# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. FG11604616 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Mario Lopez Delgado for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Mario Lopez Delgado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Mario Lopez Delgado to Marlon Lopez Delgado The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 1/6/12, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 514 The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., Hayward, CA A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Whats Happenings Tri City Voice - Fremont Date: Nov 17, 2011 C. DON CLAY Judge of the Superior Court 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/11 CNS-2212087#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459185 The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: Grillaz Gone Wild, 1681 Delta Ct., Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda 3321 Howard Common, Fremont, CA 94536 Trevor Jay Thompson, 3321 Howard Common, Fremont, CA 94536 James Demattei, 255 El Camino Real #204, Burlingame, CA 94010 This business is conducted by a Joint Venture 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/ Trevor Thompson, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 12, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2226249# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459159 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wood Bone, 39867 Fremont Blvd. #906, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Luis Humberto Perez, 39867 Fremont Blvd. #906, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Luis Humberto Perez Gonzalez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 12, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2226244# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459167 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: H&S Glass, 4432 Enterprise St., Suite 5, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda John Paul Hollis, 5280 Desiree Ave., Livermore, CA 94550 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/ John Hollis This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 12, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2225531# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458737 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C.P. Construction, 6662 Mayhews Landing Road, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda C.P. Enterprises, Inc., California, 6662 Mayhews Landing Road, Newark, CA 94560 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 25, 1994 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/ Leslie Hellewell, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 28, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2224615# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458379 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wheels 4 Less, 38665 Fremont Blvd. #6, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Nanik Advani, 3400 Stevenson Blvd., Apt. K-27, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nanik Advani This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 15, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2223900# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458965 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Perfect Electric Service, 5467 Truman Pl., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Razvan Panescu, 5467 Truman Pl., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business

under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Razvan Panescu This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 05, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2221868# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458923 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sadko Appliances, 33025 Korbel Street, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Alexander Trofimov, 33025 Korbel Street, 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/ Alexander Trofimov This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 02, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2221862# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458178 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Heeniverse, 40351 Robin St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Timothy Odell, 40351 Robin St., Fremont, CA 94538 Jeff Glucker, 208 Nashville Ave., Apt. A, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Kamil Kaluski, 8 Whittier Place, Apt. 6C, Boston, MA 02114 This business is conducted by general partnership The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/10/2009 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/ Timothy Odell, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 09, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2221698# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458915 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: All About Auto Lock Out, 1069 12th St., Oakland, CA 94612, County of Alameda. POB 32246, Oakland, CA 94604. Jonathan Crayton, 1069 12th St., Oakland, CA 94612. 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/ Jonathan Crayton This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 2, 2011. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2220352# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 457995 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Black Jack Pomade, 4797 Wadsworth Ct., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda. Brandon James Brooks, 4797 Wadsworth Ct., Fremont, CA 94538. Michael Lysle Brooks, 5217 Dry Creek Ct., Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by Co-Partners 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/ Brandon Brooks, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 3, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2219916# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458650-51 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Far East Business Accounting Solutions, 2. Paulin Home Care, 3051 Darwin Dr., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Douglas Paulin, Jr., 3051 Darwin Dr., Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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/ Douglas C. Paulin, Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 22, 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

Government Milpitas City Council December 6, 2011 Presentations Recognized Girl Scouts Service Unit 620 for hand-made cards given to troops at the 2011 Milpitas Veteran’s Day Ceremony. Consent Accepted the Milpitas Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 201011 Annual Report. Accepted Barbara Lee Senior Center and released contractor’s bond. Approved plans and specifications, and conditional bid authorization for the following projects: modification and improvement of the Police Department evidence room, estimated at $175,000; concrete sidewalk, driveway and median repairs along Sycamore Drive and McCarthy Boulevard, estimated at $400,000; reconstruction and overlay of Sycamore Drive to McCarthy Boulevard and Barber Lane to Tasman Drive, estimated at $2.250M. All projects will commence if court-ordered stay on Redevelopment Agency activity statewide is lifted. Accepted donation of $5,000 to the Milpitas Public Library and the proposed spending plan recommended by the Library

Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2219628# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458869 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ensustain, 2000 Walnut Ave., Unit C302, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Prajesh Bhattacharya, 2000 Walnut Ave., Unit C302, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as

true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Prajesh Bhattacharya This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 30, 2011 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11

CNS-2219627# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458747 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Truckin Sweet, 6354A Buena Vista Dr., Newark, Alameda, CA 94560, County of Alameda Jacquelyne Renee Parrish, 6354A Buena Vista Dr., Newark, Alameda, CA 94560 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jacquelyne Parrish This statement was filed with the County Clerk of

Adobe Renovation Project Phase IV in the amount of $2.242M; bid package also included three add alternate bid items totaling $66,000 (included in final amount). Appropriated $100,000 from the General Fund to the Engineering budget and approved consultant agreement with RMC Water and Environment for water and sewer system hydraulic modeling scenarios on an on-call basis; agreement is for three years totaling $200,000. Approved Amendment Two to the Master Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority relating to the Bay Area Rapid Transit Berryessa Extension Project; amendment addresses several major elements of BART-related work on Piper Drive. Approved Ranch Drive improvement plans, executed Permittee Dedication and Improvement Agreement, and executed Storm Water Management Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the Wal-Mart expansion project. Approved first amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement. Awarded bid to West Valley Construction Company, Inc. for on-call sidewalk, curb and gutter

repair and replacement at various City locations for annual not-toexceed amount of $150,000; contract is for one year with four year renewal options. Unfinished Business Received report on Sister Cities Delegation and Visiting Delegations Notification policy. (4 YES, 1 NO (Esteves)). Approved ordinance change with the Sister Cities and Veteran’s Commission recommendation of flying flags of visiting sister city delegations at Veteran’s Plaza for duration of visit. (4 YES, 1 NO (Polanski)). Accepted Comune di Figline, Italy as an official Sister City and denied $2,600 annual budget until next year’s budget process. (2 YES, 3 NO (Esteves, McHugh, Giordano)). Approved update to Standard Operating Procedure banning outside organization mass email messages unless it is a City-sponsored event. (4 YES, 1 NO (Giordano)) Received report on Three Months of Public Records Act Requests. (4 YES, 1 NO (Giordano)). Received report on outsourcing emergency services from City Manager and Fire and Police Chiefs, and will not pursue further

Alameda County on November 28, 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). 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/11 CNS-2216476#

Milpitas City Council Advisory Commission. Received Sister Cities Report (4 YES, 1 NO (Polanski)). Authorized piggyback agreement with Otis Elevator for elevator maintenance for annual not-to-exceed amount of $6,460; contract is for five years and includes annual increases pursuant to the contract. Adopted resolution standardizing Motorola XPR6550 radios for the Police Department and awarded bid to Bearcom, Sacramento, for the purchase of 50 Motorola radios and accessories for $44,268.87. Executed agreement with the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)to acquire and install full trash-capture screens at the storm water pump stations; ABAG is allocating up to $78,628 for purchase and installation costs. Authorized contracts with artists Adrian Litman and Carla Moss for $19,360 and $20,000 respectively, for Wagon Sculpture and Water Tower public art pieces for the Alviso Adobe Park Public Art Project; (4 YES, 1 NO (Polanski)). Rejected bid from Best Contracting Services, Inc., and waived minor bid irregularity and awarded contract to AJF/BHM for Alviso

cost estimates at this time. Approved removal of Commissioner Mark Tiernan from the Planning Commission under recommendation from Mayor Esteves; (3 YES, 2 NO (Giordano, McHugh)). Redevelopment Agency Accepted the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the Redevelopment Agency Component Unit Financial Statements and other related audit reports for FY ended June 30, 2011. Discussion of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1699 Dental Fund, review of Parks Master Plan Implementation and Report on Security Records as Disclosable Public Records moved to next meeting. Public Forum Student Kevin Lu offered opinion on obesity in public schools. Robert Marini spoke about water and sewage rate increases. Mayor Jose Esteves Vice Mayor Pete McHugh Debbie Giordano Jose Gomez Jr. Althea Polanski

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Fed says economy is healthier; takes no new steps BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP ECONOMICS WRITER WASHINGTON (AP), Dec 13 - The Federal Reserve on Tuesday portrayed the U.S. economy as slightly healthier and held off on any new steps to boost growth. Hiring is picking up and consumers are spending more despite slower growth globally, the Fed said in its policy statement issued after its final meeting of the year. However, Fed officials cautioned that business investment has slowed and unemployment remains high. And they warned of strains in global financial markets that pose a threat to the world's economy - a reference to Europe's debt crisis. They left open the possibility of taking new steps next year if the economy worsens. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 66 points for the day, after

Senate passes pipeline safety bill doubling fines

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being up by as much as 126 points before the Fed issued its statement. Broader indexes also ended the day lower. The Fed made only slight changes to November's statement. The policy committee approved it by an identical 9-1 vote. Charles Evans dissented for the second straight meeting, arguing again for more action by the Fed. Still, the modestly upbeat statement appeared to disappoint investors and triggered the late-afternoon slump on Wall Street. Traders had hoped the Fed would announce new policy action, even though most economists expected none. “The Fed did exactly what the markets were expecting, which is nothing, so the market decline is puzzling,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. “It is always possible that there

WASHINGTON (AP), Dec 13 The Senate has given final approval to a bill that doubles the maximum fine for pipeline safety violations and adds penalties for obstructing safety investigations, but sidesteps several key recommendations arising from investigations of a deadly natural gas explosion and two high-profile oil spills over the past two years. The compromise bill cleared the Senate late Tuesday by a voice vote and now goes to the White House for President Barack Obama's signature. The House approved the same measure on Monday. The measure is the result of weeks of negotiation between advocates of tougher safety rules and lawmakers who wanted to avoid overburdening industry with unnecessary regulation. Communities that neighbor pipelines “can rest a little easier knowing that Congress has implemented tougher safety rules,” Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, said in a statement. Safety advocates said the bill is a modest step forward because it doesn't follow through on several key recommendations arising from investigations of a 2010 gas pipeline explosion that killed eight people and damaged or destroyed over 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood near San Francisco, as well as two recent highprofile oil spills in Michigan and Montana.

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The United States has approximately 2.3 million miles of pipelines that transport oil, natural gas, and hazardous liquids. Since 2006, there have been about 40 serious pipeline incidents each year that resulted in a fatality or injuries. The bill doubles the maximum fine for pipeline safety violation to $2 million and authorizes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to hire 10 more safety inspectors. That's far fewer new inspectors than most safety experts say the agency needs. The bill would allow the transportation secretary to require that newly constructed pipelines include automatic shutoff valves that isolate a sec-

tion of pipe in event of a rupture, preventing further gas or liquid from escaping. But the National Transportation Safety Board said in its investigation of the California gas explosion that the valves are especially needed on aging pipelines in highly populated areas. Pipeline operators don't want to be forced to install valves in those areas because it costs significantly more to install valves on lines already in place than lines being newly laid. In the California accident, gas continued to escape for nearly 90 minutes after the rupture, feeding a giant pillar of fire that was at times 80 feet high. Investigators said the damage would have been less

severe had automatic valves been in place. The bill would require that federal regulators hold off for at least two-and-a-half years before they issue new rules to require pipeline operators to inspect the structural integrity of major transmission lines in lightly populated areas. But the bill has a caveat that allows regulations to be issued if the transportation secretary determines there's a public safety risk. The bill would also bar regulators from setting standards for industry on detecting leaks for at least two years. Lawmakers said they wanted more time for Congress and the administration to study some of the safety issues.

LA Times editor stepping down after 4 years AP WIRE SERVICE

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Russ Stanton, who led the Los Angeles Times to three Pulitzer Prizes in the midst of massive staff layoffs, has stepped down as editor and executive vice president, the newspaper announced Tuesday. Stanton will be replaced Dec. 23 by Davan Maharaj, who is the newspaper's managing editor and has been with the Times for more than 20 years. The newspaper did not provide a reason for Stanton's sudden departure or indicate his future plans. Stanton was known as a “clear and outspoken” advocate for the journalism profession, said Bryce Nelson, journalism

professor at University of Southern California's Annenberg School. His abrupt departure indicates that the Times is still undergoing financial tumult that led to the short-lived tenures of several of Stanton's predecessors, Nelson said, noting that Stanton lasted longer than other editors immediately before him. “There's a lot of turmoil about revenue, the power of the online edition, the role of the print edition,” Nelson said. “This is going on in every American newsroom but it's been especially anguished at the Times.” Stanton, 52, joined the Times in 1997 as a business reporter in Orange County. During his four years as editor, the newspaper was among many

faced with declining circulation and advertising revenue. Its newsroom staff shrank from more than 900 people to about 550 and its parent Tribune Co. is still working to emerge from bankruptcy protection. At the same time, the paper expanded into digital realms and became a 24-hour operation with more than 17 million readers each month around the world, the paper said. The Times won three Pulitzers under Stanton's stewardship, including the coveted Public Service Award in 2011 for exposing a huge municipal scandal in the suburban city of Bell. In the wake of reports about city officials voting themcontinued on PAGE 27

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Mission San Jose Little League Fremont SPORT: Baseball ages 4-18 Registration for Spring 2012 Season DATES OF EVENT: 6:30 pm-9:00 pm, 1/7/12, 11:00 am-3:00 pm, 1/12/12, 6:30 pm-9:00 pm, 1/14/12, 11:00 am-3:00 pm

SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS Once again, The Fremont Art Association’s Digital Photo Group (FAA-DPG) will offer a photo walk in the City capturing Coit Tower and the Transamerica Pyramid

MSJLL Field House Gomes Elementary, 503 Lemos Lane, Fremont Must live in Mission San Jose High School boundaries 510 659-1997 www.MSJLL.com Please include website in capital letters. Fremont National Youth Baseball Signups All Pee Wee, Micro, and Minor games are played at Brier Elementary while our Major and Senior divisions play around the corner at Walters Jr. High. FNYB has a “must play” rule, so no player is ever left out. Modified Little League rules apply to all divisions. Division Breakdown and 2012 fees: • PEE WEE (5-6): $80 Coach pitch division (not T-ball), 5 pitches to hit ball, no score kept • MICRO (7-8): $100 Coach pitch division, score and standings are kept, 6 innings • MINOR (9-10): $125 Player pitch division, 6 innings, 60-ft. baseline • MAJOR (11-12): $150 70-ft. baseline, 7 innings • SENIOR (13-14):TBD Travel team, 90-ft baseline, 7 innings, metal spikes allowed (Player age is determined by age as of April 30th of that year) SIGNUP DATES (10AM-2PM AT BRIER ELEMENTARY): JANUARY 7 JANUARY 14 JANUARY21 JANUARY 22 JANUARY 28 JANUARY 29 *Early bird signups receive $20 off registration fees •Discounts are available for families with more than one player •A copy of your child’s birth certificate i required at registration WWW.FNYB.NET

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in the sunset from Telegraph Hill on Saturday, December 17 from 2:30 p.m. Award-winning photographers Cooksey-Talbott and Jacline Deridder will lead this free photo walk. All levels welcome. Learn more about making ambient light night photos and capturing images for stitching into vertoramas and panoramas. Sunset will be around 5 p.m. – we will try to be in position on the hill shortly after 4 p.m. Meet at the newly

located Fremont Art Centre, 37695 Niles Boulevard, Niles-Fremont (corner of J Street) at 2:30 p.m. and proceed as a group on an hour drive. The walk is free but the cost of gas will be shared when car-pooling. Maps will be distributed at the centre. Wear walking shoes and bring a hat, coat, water, snacks, camera, batteries, memory, lens hood, tripod, remote shutter release and lens kit. Participants must be 18 years or older and must sign a Release of Liability. For questions, call Cooksey at (510) 742-0548 or visit: www.faadpg.ning.com. The Third Saturday (S3) Photography Group is a free street level art outreach program sponsored by the Fremont Art Association and Cooksey-Talbott Gallery. The group offers a variety of photographic educational opportunities and field trips. It is headed by an award-winning local photographer CookseyTalbott. He is assisted by another award-winning photographer, Jacline Deridder. The S3 activities are held on the third Saturday of each month. The lessons are free and open to all who are interested in making photographs and having a good time. Programs range in complexity from beginner to advanced. A Release of Liability is required of all participants. The group strives to offer events of interest to wide range of photographersplease feel welcome to come and participate. For more information on the S3 program and photography classes, please go to: faadpg.ning.com/events Coit Tower Sunset Photo Walk Saturday, December 17 2:30 to 9 p.m. The Fremont Art Association Centre 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.fremontartassociation.org Free

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SUBMITTED BY REV. JEFFREY SPENCER Wednesday, December 21, 7:30 p.m. – Longest Night Service Niles Discovery Church, 255 H Street, Fremont, offers a service of worship for those who need a word of hope amidst the darkness. At Christmas time, when everyone seems to be filled with joy, can be especially hard for people who are grieving, worried, feeling lonely, or just have that holiday blues stressed out feeling. The Longest Night Service is a reminder that you don’t have to feel happy this season. The Christmas message is that despite the shadow of grief and death, there is hope. All are welcome. Childcare provided. Saturday, December 24, 5:00 p.m. – Family Christmas Eve Service Niles Discovery Church, 255 H Street, Fremont, invites the community to this relaxed worship service celebrating the birth of Jesus. Led primarily by the children and youth of the con-

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gregation, this service will include scripture readings, Christmas carols, special music, and Pastor Jeff Spencer reading the story, Three Wise Women. Saturday, December 24, 11:00 p.m. – Family Christmas Eve Service Niles Discovery Church, 255 H Street, Fremont, invites the community to this inspirational worship service celebrating the birth of Jesus. This service will include scripture readings, Christmas carols, choir anthems, Pastor Jeff Spencer’s sermon, “News from Mount William, New Hampshire,” and a moving time of sharing candlelight. The 11:00 service will be ASL interpreted by an ASL student. Niles Discovery Church (formed by the merger of Niles Congregational Church and First Christian Church) 255 H Street, Fremont 510-797-0895 nilesdiscoverychurch.org

elebrated Bay Area attorney and well known former Las Vegas entertainer Richard King sings once again this Christmas season in a free-to-the public cabaret performance. The event will be held at the Oakland Inter-Stake Center adjacent to the Oakland Morman Temple on Wednesday evening, December 21 at 8 p.m. Mr. King’s musical director and accompanist is Steve Pietkiewicz, co-president of the Fremont Symphony Orchestra. Mr. King has performed the leading roles in many Equity-West Coast productions of Broadway musicals including “The Music Man, “Oklahoma!,” “Carousel,” “Guys & Dolls,” “South Pacific,” “No Strings,” “Paint Your Wagon,” “Brigadoon,” “No, No Nanette” and many others. He has performed extensively in cabaret engagements and has performed this Christmas concert for many years. The songs include Christmas music as well as Broadway show tunes. Mr. King has traveled the world many times over as the world President of Rotary International. He serves on a number of boards and has practiced law for 49 years. He is married to the beautiful Cherie Kay King and they have two grown sons.

A Christmas Cabaret Wednesday, December 21 8 p.m. Oakland Inter-Stake Center 4780 Lincoln Ave., Oakland (510) 394-4721 Free

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Literacy Manager Honored SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL/MARINA HINESTROSA

arlier this month, at the California Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference in Pasadena, Santa Clara County Library District Literacy Manager Patricia Lorenzo was presented with the CLA 2011 Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award. “This honor reflects Patricia and The Reading Program’s commitment to our patrons,” said Melinda Cervantes, Santa Clara County Library District Executive Director and County Librarian. “We are grateful the good work of our Library is recognized statewide.” For the past year and a half, Lorenzo has managed The Reading Program, the Santa Clara County Library District’s literacy program that has helped adults learn to improve their reading and writing skills since 1985. “Reading is such a rewarding activity because books can be faithful companions and teachers,” said County of Santa Clara Supervisor Liz Kniss, Delegate of the Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority. “We celebrate this recognition and the effort it represents - developing basic skills that overcome barriers and open new doors.” The CLA 2011 Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award credited Lorenzo’s leadership, positive can-do attitude, and unwavering sense of purpose to ensure the success of the literacy program. “We could not be more proud of Patricia’s contributions to The Reading Program and its services for members of

Photo by Diane Hara Left to right: Mary George, CLA Awards Chair, Patricia Lorenzo, and Paymaneh Maghsoudi, CLA President.

our community,” added Derek Wolfgram, Deputy County Librarian for Santa Clara County Library District and President-Elect of the California Library Association. “Patricia has guided the program through a transition that included hiring all new staff, relocating program offices, creating new promotional materials, and developing partnerships with other community agencies.” “Thanks to the Library’s literacy program each year hundreds of tutorlearner pairs averaging 250 instructional hours per month successfully helps residents learn to read,” said County of

Santa Clara Supervisor Mike Wassermann, Delegate of the Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority. “We commend Patricia and The Reading Program staff and volunteers for making a significant difference in the lives of many of our residents.” “I thank all the members of our adult literacy staff for their diligence and commitment, and our dedicated volunteer tutors for their many hours of service,” said Patricia Lorenzo in response to the award. “It has been a pleasure and a true professional privilege to work with all of these talented and enthusiastic individu-

als! It is incredibly satisfying to be involved in a program with such amazing transformative power to create significant positive changes in the lives of those who participate and persevere.” The Reading Program pairs adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills with volunteer tutors who commit to at least two hours of tutoring per week. To learn more about becoming either a learner or a tutor for The Reading Program, visit www.sccl.org/literacy or call (408) 262-1349. Visit Santa Clara County Library District at www.santaclaracountylib.org

Avoid the 21 SUBMITTED BY JAN FORD The statewide anti-DUI crackdown starts at midnight Friday, December 16, and continues for 17 days until Jan. 1.The effort involves 39 counties and is funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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selves exorbitant salaries, several stepped down and are facing criminal charges. “I am very proud of what this staff has accomplished over the last four years,” Stanton said in the statement released by the Times. “This is a newsroom filled with dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced journalists, and under Davan's leadership there

is continued greatness ahead for the Los Angeles Times.” “As this year comes to a close and we prepare for 2012, Kathy and I have agreed that now would be a good time for a fresh set of eyes to lead our newsroom,” Stanton said in an email sent Tuesday to newsroom staff. He referred to Kathy Thomson, the newspaper's president and chief oper-

ating officer, who called him an outstanding editor. Maharaj, a 49-year-old Trinidad native, will become the paper's 15th editor. He holds a political science degree from the University of Tennessee and a master's degree in law from Yale, the newspaper said. Maharaj has worked at the paper for 22 years in Orange and Los Angeles counties and

in Africa. He was an assistant foreign editor and then business editor before becoming managing editor in 2008. “Living on Pennies,” his sixpart series on poverty in subSaharan Africa, won the 2005 Ernie Pyle Award for Human Interest Writing. It also inspired readers to donate tens of thousands of dollars to aid agencies, the Times said.

Ignacio Gonzalez SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL AND LAUREL ANDERSON

gnacio (Nash) Gonzalez has been appointed as Director of Planning and Development for the County of Santa Clara. Forty-eight year old Gonzalez has more than 20 years of professional experience in the field of planning in California. Gonzalez currently serves as Planning and Building Services Director for Mendocino County, in Ukiah, California, a position he has held for the past three years. In Mendocino County, the Planning and Building Services Department includes Planning, Building, Code Enforcement and, since October 2010, the Water Agency. Gonzalez has also overseen the completion of the General Plan Update, a Housing Element and the Ukiah Valley Area Plan. Most recently he was instrumental in securing a grant through the Strategic Growth Council for the preparation of the County’s Sustainable Land Use and Development Code, providing

for the next phase in the implementation of the Mendocino County’s newly adopted General Plan. During the previous seven years, he held senior positions with Pacific Municipal Consultants, a municipal planning firm that works with hundreds of public agencies throughout the western United States. During his tenure with the firm, Gonzalez worked with a variety of communities throughout California. He managed both staff and a variety of projects including residential, commercial and industrial developments, as well as environmental reviews and long-range planning efforts. “Gonzalez’s land use and long-range planning experience working in California and his work with a variety of communities will be key assets to Santa Clara County,” said County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith. “He understands the nuances of land use laws and policies and how to bring the community together.” While with Pacific Municipal Consultants, Gonzalez either directly worked on, or

Ignacio (Nash) Gonzalez, Director of Planning and Development, Santa Clara County

managed projects for, a number of cities and counties, including the cities of Cotati, Santa Rosa, Corte Madera, Walnut Creek, Hillsborough, Willows, Clearlake, Fort Bragg, Willits, Grass Valley, Lompoc and Santa Barbara and Amador, Butte, Or-

ange, Solano, Sonoma, Kern, Siskiyou, Mendocino and Santa Clara counties. Gonzalez began his career as a planner in Southern California with the City of Baldwin Park, after graduating from college. He returned to northern California

“I am humbled and honored to lead one of the most talented and resilient newsrooms in the nation,” Maharaj said. “We've made huge strides in getting our journalism to wide and diverse audiences across Southern California and beyond. We will continue to push forward, especially in the digital and mobile space.” sss

where he worked for Mendocino County as planner from 1986 until 1999. To further his career, in 1999 he went to the City of Healdsburg to assist the City in its development application review efforts until 2001. Gonzalez’s specialty is Surface Mining and Reclamation (SMARA) compliance. While working for Pacific Municipal Consultants he not only developed the company’s SMARA program, but he also provided assistance to a number of communities and jurisdictions throughout the state, including Santa Clara County in 2008, performing inspections, preparation of environmental documents and compliance audits. Gonzalez was awarded his Bachelor of Arts degree in Planning in 1985, by Sonoma State University. He is also a certified planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). “I cannot wait to begin working with the team in Santa Clara County,” said Gonzalez. “I am looking forward to all of the challenges the job has to offer.” Gonzalez’s appointment as Director of Planning and Development is effective January 9, 2012 and he will be paid $170,508 annually.

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Food 4 Fines SUBMITTED BY MIRA GEROY To provide food for both body and mind, the Alameda County Library is partnering with the Alameda County Community Food Bank to bring Food 4 Fines to Alameda County Library card holders. From December 17 – 31, for each non-perishable food item brought to the library $1.00 will be subtracted from overdue fines to a maximum of $10. The Alameda County Library system services a community of over 500,000 customers; the Alameda County Community Food Bank serves over 49,000 people each week. Together we can make a difference! Traditional barrel drives are now a key source for high demand non-perishable items like peanut butter, canned tuna and meat, beans, rice, low-sodium soups and stews and low-sugar cereal. Only nonperishable, unexpired, store-sealed items will be accepted. No glass, please! Libraries participating are:

Fremont Main Library (510-745-1400) 2450 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Newark Library (510-795-2627) 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark San Lorenzo Library (510-670-6283) 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo Castro Valley Library (510-667-7900) 3600 Norbridge Rd., Castro Valley Dublin Library (925-828-1315) 200 Civic Plaza Dr., Dublin Irvington Library (510-795-2631) 41825 Greenpark, Fremont Niles Library (510-795-2626) 150 “I” St., Fremont

Albany Library (510-526-3720) 1247 Marin Ave., Albany

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

Centerville Library (510-795-2629) 3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

Please call for open hours or check our website at www.aclibrary.org.

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Hayward city office closures SUBMITTED BY KELLY MORARIU As part of the City of Hayward’s efforts to balance its operating budget, most non-public safety operations will observe an unpaid furlough period in December, during which the majority of City offices will be closed. Furlough Period: Friday, December 23, 2011 through Monday, January 2, 2012. City services will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Below is a list of frequently used City services and impacts of the furlough: • Police, Fire and emergency services will continue to operate as normal • Library – both branches (Main and Weekes) will continue to operate as normal • Utility Services (water/sewer) – for emergency utility services, please call 510-583-4600 • City Hall will be closed • Bill payment/Revenue Center – Closed during the furlough periods; bills can be paid by using the night box on the outside of City Hall and payments can also be made on-line (instructions available on the City’s website: www.hayward-ca.gov). For emergency utility services, please call 510-583-4600. • Building and Planning Permits/Inspections (Permit Center) – the Permit Center will be closed during the furlough period and services (including permit applications, resubmittals, and building and rental housing inspection requests) will not be available. • Job applications/Human Resources – the Department will be closed during the furlough period; go to the City’s website for employment information and applications: www.haywardca.gov. • Neighborhood Services – closed during the furlough/all services unavailable • City Clerk’s Office – closed during the furlough/all services unavailable • Mayor/City Council/City Manager Offices – closed during the furlough; the public can contact the Mayor, Council, or City Manager by email. • Animal Control Center will be closed 12/23-12/25 only - animals may be left in the “overnight box.” There will be staff caring for the animals during the holiday period. City staff encourages customers and residents to consult the City’s website at www.hayward-ca.gov for additional information about office closures and service impacts during the furlough periods. Thank you for your understanding as we balance community needs and the efficiency of City operations during this economic recession.

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BY PATSY LEDBETTER The new Tri-City Children's Choir is celebrating the season and welcomes the community to their first concert on December 18. Formed in September, the choir offers residents in Fremont, Newark, and Union City a chance to sing in a choral setting. Artistic Director and Producer Jennifer Carini has been directing children's choirs since 1993 and is a graduate of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. The choir consists of twelve singers between the ages of seven and twelve years old. They are enjoying every minute of this new experience. Carini shares, "I am pleased with how the choir represents the Tri-City area with its multicultural emphasis. The children have beautiful voices and are excited to sing.” Songs from many cultures and traditions are sung in rehearsal, as well as traditional choral and pop music. “My goal is to have a children's choir that represents the diversity of the Tri-Cities,” says Carini. “I want the kids to experience the joy of singing in a choir. I want kids to learn to love music. I am excited to teach all kinds of choral music to my students, especially music that relates to my students’ backgrounds and culture.” In these difficult economic times when arts programs are the first to go, Carini firmly believes in the power and necessity of music. “Music is extremely important for children to have in their lives. Many school districts have chosen to cut music programs, and this leaves a lot of children lacking in music education. It is important that children have an opportunity to learn about the beautiful things in life, like music. Music brings people together, it helps kids’ test scores rise, it brings people joy. It is up to our

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community, now more than ever, to offer music opportunities for our children. This is why I began the Tri-City Children’s Choir.” There are no tryouts for the choir; all who want to sing are welcome. “Kids should get involved in the choir because it is fun to sing, and they will learn how to sing with proper technique in a choral situation. The choir is non-auditioned and is low stress on families, says Carini. The cost of tuition is $50 per month, with a 10 percent discount for each participating sibling. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church. “New members can join at any time!” Carini says. “The first rehearsal is always free, so that the child and the parents can see if the choir is right for them.” The upcoming holiday concert is guaranteed to delight and inspire all in attendance. It will be held at St. Anne's Episcopal Church on Driscoll Road in Fremont. The concert will feature a combination of holiday songs, in addition to many others of various genres. The children will sing songs from Mexico, Africa, and Russia. A special Hanukkah song will be sung in English. It is sure to fascinate everyone. Gather your friends and family and make this special concert an experience you won't soon forget. For questions about the concert or the Tri-City Children's Choir, contact Jennifer Carini at (510) 461-7478. A Holiday Concert Sunday, December 18 2 p.m. St. Anne's Episcopal Church 2791 Driscoll Rd., Fremont (510) 461-7478

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ewPark Mall's enriching Cultural Corner presents the works of Fremont artist, Maria Grazia Romeo. She works with a variety of mediums capturing her imagination in

the exploration mood. Grazia Romeo will offer free art workshops focusing on acrylics and watercolors. A native Italian, Maria Grazia

Romeo's involvement in the arts started early. By the time she was in high school, she had already received national recognition for her artwork. Grazia Romeo completed her formal education with a doctoral degree in Economics at the University of Rome, Italy. After coming to North America, she furthered her education with graduate courses in

Canada (McMaster University -Hamilton, Ontario) and the United States (SUNY at Albany, NY, and SUNY at Stony Brook, NY) in life drawing, print making, photography, mass media psychology, computer graphics, history of art, and history of art criticism. Her work has been used in educational films, magazines, poetry books, advertising

material, interior design, stage design, and for educational and entertainment organizations. Some of Grazia Romeo's artwork is now in Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Japan, New Zealand and on both coasts of the United States. The exhibit runs through December 30 and is free and open to the public. Workshop classes will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. December 12, 15, 18, and 28. Sign up for the classes by calling (510) 651-3161 or e-mailing mgromeo42@yahoo.com. Workshop day and time are subject to change. Please check www.newparkmall.com for schedule. The Cultural Corner is located on the Lower Level near Sears at NewPark Mall. Local artists interested in displaying their work at the Cultural Corner are invited to call Kenia Ortiz at (510) 284-1600. Cultural Corner exhibit and workshop Art Exhibit: Thru Dec 30 Workshop Classes: December 18, 28 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. NewPark Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 284-1600 www.newparkmall.com

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SUBMITTED BY JOE AYERS The East Bay Scout Band is part of Boy Scouts of America. The co-ed group is for youth 14 to 21 years old. They are sponsored by the American Legion, Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veteran's, and other Veteran's groups. The group is youth led, and their officers plan and organize their activities.

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The band plays big band jazz, patriotic, and Christmas music. Member's attend schools from all around Fremont and Newark. The bands director is Joe Ayers, a music teacher from Fremont. The band is always looking for more opportunities to perform for non-profit groups and public events. The East Bay Scout Band has a number of upcoming performances. They have prepared a num-

SUBMITTED BY MYRON FREEDMAN Cal State East Bay Friends of the Arts and Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) invite you to the Historic McConaghy House for a special evening to benefit local students. Experience Hayward’s unique Victorian house museum decked out for the holidays, enjoy a concert of seasonal songs performed by music students from Cal State East Bay, and delight in festive refreshments. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Arts scholarship fund supporting

ber of Christmas songs done in the jazz style. Tuesday, Dec 20: 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. NewPark Mall (near Sears) Tuesday, Dec 27: 11am; 1:30 p.m.; 4 p.m. NewPark Mall (near Sears) Tuesday, Dec 27: 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Shakers Pizza (Newark)

CSUEB Arts students. Join us for music, friends, and high spirits! Tickets are $25 and space is limited. For reservations contact Alison at HAHS (510) 581-0223 or Alison@haywardareahistory.org This Old Holiday House! Saturday, Dec 17 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. McConaghy House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223

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was some outside hope the Fed would do more to support the economy at this meeting and when the markets didn't get that, they fell.” Many economists said Fed policymakers likely spent their final meeting of the year fine-tuning a strategy for communicating changes in interest rates more explicitly. The Fed has left rates near zero for the past three years. More guidance would help assure investors, companies and consumers that rates won't rise before a specific time. The Fed made no mention of a new communications strategy in its statement. But economists say it could be unveiled as soon as next month, after the Fed's Jan. 24-25 policy meeting. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, said the November minutes showed the Fed discussed adding an interest rate forecast to its quarterly economic projections. Swonk said the Fed may be trying to build a stronger consensus before announcing the change. She also noted that three Federal Reserve regional bank presidents who opposed key policy changes this year will not have votes next year. Charles Plosser of Philadelphia, Richard Fisher of Dallas and Narayana Kocherlakota of Minneapolis all dissented from the Fed's policy statements in September and August after citing concerns that the actions introduced at those meetings could fuel inflation. In September, the Fed said it would rearrange its bond holdings to stress longerterm maturities, to try to exert more downward pressure on long-term rates. That followed the Fed's announcement in August that it planned to keep its benchmark rate at a record low until at least mid-2013, as long as the economy remains weak. It was the first time it had committed to keeping the rate there for a specific period. The Fed repeated that timeframe in its December policy statement. “I think the Fed will shift its communications policy once the most vehement dissenters rotate off in January,” Swonk said.

Each year, only five of the 12 regional bank presidents have votes. Fed officials are debating how much further to go to signal a likely timetable for any rate changes. Under one option, the Fed would start forecasting the levels it envisions for the funds rate over the subsequent two years. It could publish this forecast, as it now does its economic outlook, four times a year. Doing so would help assure investors, companies and consumers that rates won't rise before a specific time. This might help lower long-term yields further - in effect providing a kind of stimulus. Some worry that such guidance risks inhibiting the Fed's flexibility to revise interest rates if necessary. Others counter that the Fed wouldn't hesitate to shift rates if warranted. And they say the benefits of clearer guidance outweigh any constraints it might impose. The Fed is also discussing setting an explicit target for “core” inflation. Core inflation excludes the volatile categories of energy and food. It's remained historically low - currently around 1.5 percent by one measure. The economy, while improving, is still weak. And it remains vulnerable to the European debt crisis, which could push the continent into a recession and slow U.S. growth. On Nov. 30, the Fed joined other central banks in making it easier for banks to borrow dollars. The goal is to help prevent Europe's crisis from igniting a global panic. Should the U.S. economy worsen, the Fed could take bolder steps, such as buying more mortgage securities. Doing so could help push down mortgage rates and help boost home purchases. The weak housing market has been slowing the broader economy. The boldest move left would be a third round of large-scale purchases of Treasury securities. But critics say this would raise the risk of future inflation. And many doubt it would help much anyway, because Treasury yields are already near historic lows. Unless Europe's crisis worsens and spreads, few expect another program of Treasury purchases.

SUBMITTED BY JIM CARTER Formed in 2005, the Newark Symphonic Winds (NSW) is a fully nonprofit, 40 piece wind ensemble composed of professional, semi-professional and amateur musicians from our communities. The NSW is led by musical director and conductor Mr. Richard Wong. The NSW and their smaller ensembles entertain audiences throughout area with numerous performances during the year. Their repertoire includes some of the most beloved music written; such as classical works, Broadway and film selections, jazz compositions and marches. Performances often feature guest artists, both vocal and instrumental. The NSW works closely with the community to encourage and support arts and music programs in schools and the community at-large. NWS’s 7th Annual Free Holiday Concert will be held on Saturday, December 17 at 7 p.m. at Newark Memorial High School Theatre. Come and enjoy an evening of holiday music provided free-of-charge by these talented local musicians, directed by Richard Wong. The night will be filled with surprises, including a performance by the Montecito Brass Quintet, a reading of “‘twas the night before Christmas” and a community sing-along. To learn more about the Newark Symphonic Winds and their upcoming performances visit http://newarksymphonic.org.

Newark Symphonic Winds Free Holiday Concert Saturday, December 17 7 p.m. Newark Memorial High School Theatre 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 797-3276 http://newarksymphonic.org

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Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel I made it out of clay And when it’s dry and ready Then dreidel I shall play.

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We light these lights For the miracles and the wonders, For the redemption and the battles That you made for our forefathers In those days at this season, Through your holy priests. During all eight days of Chanukah These lights are sacred And we are not permitted to make Ordinary use of them, But only to look at them; In order to express thanks And praise to Your great Name For your miracles, Your wonders And your salvations.

Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel I made it out of clay And when it's dry and ready Then dreidel I shall play! It has a lovely body With legs so short and thin And when my dreidel's tired It drops and then I win!

Like every other holiday, food plays a large role. Latkes (potato pancakes), fried sufgoniyot (jelly doughnuts), loukoumades (deepfired honey puffs), and cheese gelt coins (cheddar cheese crackers) are among the traditional treats; the preparing of fried foods is significant because of the miracle of the oil. Dancing the Horah, giving gelt (money) to children, and playing dreidel are also among the festivities. The dreidel is a four-sided top marked with four Hebrew letters - nun, gimmel, heh, and shin - that are an acronym for “Nes Gadol Hayah Sham,” meaning a great miracle happened there. A popular song titled “I Have A Little Dreidel” was penned about the game:

Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel I made it out of clay And when it’s dry and ready Then dreidel I shall play

I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay And when it's dry and ready Then dreidel I shall play!

My dreidel's always playful It loves to dance and spin A happy game of dreidel Come play now, let's begin!

Hanukkah is a joyous time of remembrance and celebration of faith, freedom, and the indomitable human spirit. And though the holiday comes to an end at sunset on Wednesday, December 28, its light and spirit carries on, as illustrated by Chayim B. Alevsky’s “Banu Choshech”: Banu cho-she-ch leh-ga-rehsh Beya-deinu ohr va’esh Kol echad hu ohr katan V’chu-lanu ohr eitan Surah cho-shech hal-ah sh’chor Surah mipnei haor Though the night is cold and dark In our soul, there lies a spark. Each of us, is one small light All together, we shine bright. Do a Mitzvah (good deed) – light your spark. Let your glow shine through the dark. Do a Mitzvah – light your spark. Let your soul shine through the dark. Gan Sameach Chanukah Party Erev Chanukah Tuesday, December 20 7 p.m. Shabbat and Chanukah Service Friday, December 23 7 p.m. Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org Menorah lit on rooftop each night Tuesday, December 20 - 27 6 p.m. Chanukah Celebration, with dreidel tournament, board games, latkes, candle lighting and movie Monday, December 26 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro (510) 357-8505 www.tbssanleandro.org

Women to be inducted into the Hall of Fame SUBMITTED BY LORRAINE PROVOST Eleven women who are community leaders due to their vision and contribution will be inducted into the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame for 2012. This year’s luncheon and awards ceremony is set for Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Lincoln Avenue, in Oakland. In 1993, the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, and the Alameda County Health Care Foundation, established a permanent Women's Hall of Fame. Its purpose is to recognize outstanding women for their achievements and contributions to the overall well being of our county and citizens. In addition to honoring outstanding women the event has generated funds to help provide comprehensive health services, education, and treatment services in Alameda County. Nominations are open until December 16; please visit http://www.alamedacsw.org/ to nominate a woman in your community. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $75 each, with proceeds going to charities that support women and girls in Alameda County. For more information, go to www.acgov.org, or call the County Administrator’s Office at (510) 272-6984.

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Revised county standards for water supplies SUBMITTED BY GWEN MITCHELL/LAUREL ANDERSON Santa Clara County Fire Marshal, Chief Ken Kehmna, and County of Santa Clara Supervisor Mike Wasserman announced today that the Santa Clara County Fire Marshal’s Office has begun to implement revised fire suppression water supply standards for businesses. The new, revised standards were developed as a result of concerns brought forward by the agribusiness community that the existing standards were overly restrictive and inconsistent with those applied in other counties with similar agricultural industries in rural areas. The revision was made after extensive research of standards used by other counties that typically require less fire suppression water storage in rural areas. This action is expected to save thousands of dollars for business owners. “Before taking office, I heard from winery owners and other agribusinesses about a variety of county regulations that made it difficult to do business,” said Supervisor Wasserman. “I came into office committed to changing that, and thanks to the collaborative work of Fire Chief Kehmna, his team, and the Planning Department staff, we are well on our way.” The Santa Clara County Department of Planning and Development implements standards for water supplies for fire protection of new buildings. The County Fire Code allows the Fire Marshal’s Office to determine what the allowable fire protection water supplies should be. For many years, Santa Clara County has used water supply standards designed for an urban environment with high building density. Agribusinesses with buildings in rural areas subject to the standards for water supply had to store large volumes of water, because they had no access to municipal storage systems. Other counties with rural industries such as farms and agriculture production facilities use water storage standards lower than the County’s. The County’s new standards are consistent with those in place in Napa County, and will result in a significant reduction in the water supply storage required. Now water storage requirements at single or isolated buildings in a rural setting with limited exposure to other structures will be lower. Under the new standards, fire suppression water supplies will be reduced and will result in savings for any non-residential building project.

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California Lottery Seeks Serial Burglar of Lottery Products SUBMITTED BY ALEX TRAVERSO

nvestigators from the California Lottery are asking for the public’s help in locating a serial burglar who has stolen Lottery merchandise from at least 18 retail locations in the San Jose/Sunnyvale/Mountain View area. In the past two months alone, the suspect has burglarized 12 retail locations in San Jose. The suspect has been identified as Kelsey Pham. Pham, 29, was last known to reside in San Jose, and he is also known to frequent the coffee houses near Little Saigon and homeless encampments around San Jose. Pham is 5’10” and 170 pounds, has short black hair, crooked front teeth, and tattoos covering both arms down to the wrist, as well as a cursive writing tattoo on the back of his neck. He also has a one inch scar on his right cheek.

Pham has been observed in surveillance video driving a grey-colored Ford Explorer or similar vehicle, as well as a late model white Toyota Camry. During each burglary, Pham steals Lottery tickets and then cashes the winning stolen tickets at area retailers. He is currently on probation for committing similar burglaries last year. His current whereabouts are unknown, but the Lottery’s Security/Law Enforcement Division has received information from Pham’s family that he is a transient living in the area. If you have information that could lead to the arrest of Kelsey Pham, Lottery investigators ask that you call them at 1-800-LOTTERY. Below is a booking photo from February: The mission of the California Lottery is to provide supplemental funding to California schools

while simultaneously supporting local communities. More than 94 cents of every dollar spent by our players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes and retail compensation. Since 2000, Lottery players have contributed $1 billion to public schools each year, and, since we began in 1985, Lottery players have contributed a total of more than $24 billion to education. The California Lottery urges its customers to play responsibly and within their budgets. If you feel you have a gambling problem, or know someone who does, you can get help at 1-800-GAMBLER. www.calottery.com

2011 Tobacco Decoy Operation SUBMITTED BY OFFICER TRISH YOUNG-ORTH, MILPITAS PD On December 1, 2011, the Milpitas Police Department conducted a retail tobacco sales decoy operation to ensure tobacco retailers were in compliance with California tobacco sales laws. California Penal Code section 308(a)(1) prohibits the sale of tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia to anyone under the age of 18. Storeowners and/or clerks who sell tobacco products to minors in violation of tobacco laws may be subject to citation, criminal prosecution, and civil penalties. Retailers may also have their City of Milpitas business license suspended or revoked for violation of tobacco laws. The tobacco decoy operation was funded by a grant from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. The tobacco decoy operation consisted of a minor who attempted to purchase cigarettes at 10 retail locations throughout the City of Milpitas. The minor was under direct observation and supervision of a Milpitas Police Officer at all times. The Milpitas Police Department is delighted to report that each of the contacted retail locations refused to sell tobacco products to the minor and complied with all applicable laws and ordinances. Each of the retailers involved in the operation were contacted and provided with educational materials and information on how to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Retailers were instructed in the proper methods to verify the age of customers and applicable tobacco laws. Anyone with any information regarding retailers in violation of tobacco laws should contact the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously by calling (408) 586-2500, or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/citydept/police

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eCrime unit targets technology crimes SUBMITTED BY OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on December 13, 2011, the creation of the eCrime Unit, staffed with 20 Department of Justice attorneys and investigators, many of whom have spent years working on complex technology crimes. The unit is charged with identification and prosecution of identity theft crimes, cyber crimes and other crimes involving the use of technology. "Today's criminals increasingly use the Internet, smartphones and other digital devices to victimize people online and offline," said Harris. "I’m creating the eCrime Unit so California can be a leader in using innovative law enforcement techniques to target these criminals. The eCrime Unit will work across jurisdictions and lead task forces to protect California consumers and businesses." Crimes that include a substantial technology component

and are subject to investigation and prosecution by the eCrime Unit include: Identity theft; the Internet provides new ways for criminals to steal personal information and identities whether through email phishing scams or trolling the Internet for personal information about others. Fraud committed using the Internet; this includes scams perpetrated via email and on Internet auction websites. Theft of computer components or services; burglary and robbery of computers or other electronic devices by highly-organized gangs at manufacturing sites, storage facilities and retail stores. Intellectual property crimes, such as counterfeiting or piracy; large numbers of websites and online networks exist solely for the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, such as movies, music and software. Child exploitation; disrupting online child pornography networks and those who com-

mit sex crimes against children using the Internet or social media. Many of these crimes are multi-jurisdictional and bettersuited for prosecution on a state-wide level. The eCrime Unit began operating in August 2011. Technology crimes affect consumers, businesses and the state government's operations. California had 10 of the top 25 metropolitan areas for identitytheft related consumer complaints in 2010. According to the Federal Trade Commission, California has the most identity theft complaints of any state and third-highest per capita. In fact, every year, more than a million Californians are victims of identity theft. In 2010, total losses throughout the state exceeded $46M. The eCrime Unit will also provide investigative and prosecutorial support to the five California regional high-tech task forces funded through the High Technology Theft Apprehen-

Support Person of the Year SUBMITTED BY LT. SANDY HOLLIDAY, MILPITAS PD

The Milpitas Police Department is pleased to announce Laura Edge as the 2011 Support Person of the Year. Laura began her career with the Milpitas Police Department in 1990 as a Records Clerk. She has become fully proficient in all areas of the Records functions. She is extremely knowledgeable of the department’s Records system software and serves as the liaison to the software vendor. When problems arise, she is able to troubleshoot the issue and explain the problem to her co-workers. Laura is an expert at extracting information from the system. In February of 2011, a home invasion occurred in which a suicidal suspect injured himself. Laura worked closely with a co-worker, the officers involved in the case and the District Attorney’s office to coordinate the proper set up of the case, the filing of charges against the suspect while he was in the hospital and the ultimate booking of the suspect into jail. In the Supervisor’s absence, Laura demonstrated leadership in ensuring the Records section continued to run smoothly. In addition, she trained two new interns. Laura’s positive attitude, and willingness to participate and assist without being prompted, demonstrates leadership, teamwork and dedication. Chief Dennis Graham describes Laura as “incredibly responsive, both to her co-workers and to the public. She is expert at obtaining and providing accurate information in a timely manner.” We congratulate Laura Edge on an exceptional year.

sion and Prosecution Trust Fund Program and provide coordination for out-of-state technology-crime investigation requests. The Unit also will develop and provide training for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, the judiciary and the public on cyber safety and the importance of strong information-security practices. Several cases highlight the work of the eCrime Unit. In July 2011, George Bronk, a Sacramento-area man was sentenced to more than four years in state prison after hacking into email addresses and Facebook accounts of victims by finding answers to email security questions. He found indecent pictures and video and then blackmailed the victims who were located in at least 17 states and the United Kingdom. Harris announced the filing of five felony charges against Chen Zhang on December 8, 2011, in San Joaquin Superior Court. Zhang is being charged with possession of unauthorized

and counterfeit jewelry from five different companies. Investigators for the Attorney General's Office seized an estimated $1.5M of counterfeit goods from her residence in Tracy on November, 3, 2011. In another case, defendants allegedly ran an identity theft scam at ATM vestibules across seven counties. They allegedly used a card reader to capture victims' card numbers and a hidden camera to capture the PIN numbers. Total losses are estimated to be $2M. The case (California v. Aroutiounyan) originated in San Luis Obispo County, but the Department of Justice eCrime Unit was investigated and charged the entire scheme across all seven counties. The Attorney General has launched a new website devoted to cyber safety at http://oag.ca.gov/cybersafety which contains information about online child safety, identity theft prevention tips and help for victims.

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FREE Places of Worship Listing - Call 510-494-1999

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Calvary Assembly 130 Piedmont Rd., Milpitas 408-946-5464 www.camilpitas.org Christian Life Center 33527 Western Ave., Union City 510-489-7045 Convergence House of Prayer 40645 Fremont Blvd., Ste 16, Fremont 510-656-2335 www.ichop.org Harbor Light Church 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-744-2233 www.harborlight.com Light of the World Christian Center Assembly of God 43297 Osgood Rd., Fremont 510-651-5922 Templo De La Cruz All services in English 24362 Thomas Ave., Hayward 510-886-1644 www.tdlc.org

BAHA’I FAITH Alameda County West Center 21265 Mission Blvd., Hayward 510-377-3392

BAPTIST Alder Avenue Baptist Church 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont 510-797-3305 www.alderavebc.com Bay Area Baptist Church 38517 Birch St., Newark 510-797-8882 www.bayareabaptist.org Berean Baptist Church 2929 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-792-3928 Calvary Baptist Church 28924 Ruus Rd., Hayward 510-887-2187

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Chinese Independent Baptist Church 37365 Centralmont Pl., Fremont 510-796-0114 www.cibcfremont.org

Pathway Community Church 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-797-7910 www.pathwaycommunity.info

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8100

Christ Centered Missionary Baptist Church In the Broadmoor Community Church Bldg., 301 Dowling St., San Leandro

Resurrection Baptist Church 1221 Pacific Ave., San Leandro 510.363.3085 www.therbchurch.org

St. James the Apostle 34700 Fremont Blvd. (w. of Decoto Rd), Fremont 510-792-1962 www.sjapostle.net

Shiloh Baptist Church 22582 South Garden Ave., Hayward 510-783-4066 shilohbc @sbcglobal.net

St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 279 S. Main St., Milpitas 408-262-2546 www.sjbparish.org

Community Church of Hayward 26555 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-782-8593 Fairway Park Baptist Church 425 Gresel St., Hayward 510-471-0200 www.FPBC.org First Baptist Church of Newark 6320 Dairy Ave., Newark 510-793-4810 Heritage Baptist Church 2960 Merced St., San Leandro 510-357-7023 www.hbc.org Landmary Missionary Baptist Church 573 Bartlett Ave., Hayward 510-918-0663 www.LMBCHAYWARD.org Memorial Baptist Church 4467 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont 510/657-5522 www.bmaca.org/fremont2.html Mission Peak Baptist Church 41354 Roberts Ave., Fremont 510-656-5311 www.missionpeakbaptist.org New Hope Baptist Church 925 F St., Union City 510-487-7472 Palma Ceia Baptist Church 28605 Ruus Road, Hayward 510-786-2866 www.palmaceiachurch.org Park Victoria Baptist Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-263-9000 www.parkvictoria.com

Warm Springs Church 111 E. Warren Ave., Fremont 510-657-4082 www.warmspringschurch.org

BUDDHIST Buddhanusorn Thai Temple 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2294 Purple Lotus Temple 30139 Industrial Pkwy SW, Unit J&K, Hayward 510-489-8868 www.plbs.org/www.purplelotus.org So. Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-471-2581 www.sacbc.org

CATHOLIC Corpus Christi Church 37891 Second St., Fremont 510-790-3207 www.corpuschristifremont.org Holy Spirit Catholic Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-1660 www.holyspiritfremont.org Old Mission San Jose Church 43266 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-1797 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 41933 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-657-4043 www.guadalupe-parish.org

CHINESE CHRISTIAN Home of Christ Church 35479 Dumbarton Ct., Newark 510-742-6848 www.hoc6.org Silicon Valley Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-668-1989 www.svacnewark.org

CHRISTIAN Calvary Assembly of Milpitas 130 Piedmont Rd. Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 946-5464 www.camilpitas.org Calvary Bible Church of Milpitas 1757 Houret Ct, Milpitas 408-262-4900 www.calvarybiblechurch.us Calvary Chapel Hayward 1244 B St., Hayward 510-396-0318 www.calvaryhayward.com Cedar Blvd. Neighborhood Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-791-8555 www.cbnc.net Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building, Sundays at 6:00 PM) 220 S. Main St. Milpitas (650) 834-3776

Christ Community Church of Milpitas 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8000 www.cccmilpitas.org Calvary Chapel San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd San Leandro 510-421-3207 www.calvarysanleandro.com Christian Worship Center 241 So. Main St., Milpitas 408-263-0406 http://www.cwcsj.org

December 16, 2011 Church of Christ 977 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-4693 www.church-of-christ.org/slzca Church of Christ of Fremont 4300 Hanson Ave., Fremont 510--797-3695 www.fremontchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ – Hayward 22307 Montgomery St., Hayward 510-582-9830 www.haywardchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ South Hayward 320 Industrial Pkwy.,Hayward 510-581-3351 www.churchofchristhayward.com Discovery Fremont 38891 Mission Blvd. (@ Walnut), Fremont 510-797-7689 East Bay Christian Fellowship 1111 H Street, Union City 510-487-0605 www.ebcf.net

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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Fremont Journey of Faith Church 39009 Cindy St. Fremont 510.793.2100 www.jof-fremont.com Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry MultiCultural Worship @10 AM 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-552-4476 gssam@sbcglobal.net. Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-7729 Great Exchange Covenant Church Fremont (GRX) Sunday Services at Cabello Elementary School 4500 Cabello St., Union City www.grxfremont.org Hayward First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-732-0777

New Covenant Evangelistic Christian Center 3801 Smith St., Union City 510-487-0886

Iglesia Biblica El Faro 280 Mowry Ave., Fremont Estudio Bíblico 510-585-1701 lbfchurch.org

New Life Church 4130 Technology Pl., Fremont 510-657-9191 Newlifechurchofsf.org

Ministerios Cosecha "Fuente de Vida" 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 573-1800 mcofremont@yahoo.com

Our Father’s House 42776 Albrae St., Fremont 510-796-1117 www.ourfathershousefremont.org

Mision Hispana Esperanza Viva 4673 Thornton Ave. Suite P Fremont 510-754-5618 www.esperanzaviva.org

Resonate Church Forest Park Elementary School 34400 Maybird Circle, Fremont 510-713-8703 www.resonatemovement.org San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church 615 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro 510-483-9455 www.slzjcc.org

CHRISTIAN FILIPINO Christian Fellowship International Church (Meets in the Park Victoria Baptist Church bldg.) 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-386-2215 http://cficmilpitas.multiply.com/

Hope Lighthouse Foursquare church 36883 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-796-0730

Solid Rock Church of God In Christ 5970 Thornton Ave., Newark 510-791-7625 www.solidrockcogic.org

Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building) 220 S. Main St. Milpitas 650-834-3776

Family Bible Fellowship 37620 Filbert St., Newark 510-505-1735 www.fbfministries.org

InRoads Christian Church 3111 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0251 www.inroadschurch.com

Tree of Life. Lord's Harvest Christian Church 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-6133 www.living-tree.org

Light By The Mountain Church 606 H St., Union City 510-378-0159

First Church of Christ Scientist 1351 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-656-8161

Jesus Christ For All Nations 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton 510.659.1848 www.jcfans.org

Upper Room Church 500 Harris Rd., Hayward 510-276-1894

Word International Ministries 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-366-5995 www.wordinternational.com

Emmanuel Mission Church 5885 Smith Ave., Newark (510) 793-6332 www.cmalliance.org

Fremont Asian Christian Church Meets Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont 510-795-2828 www.fremontasianchristianchurch.org Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0123 www.gofcc.org

Jyoti Fellowship church Located in First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-427-0491 Liberty Church International Veteran’s Bldg., 37154 Second St. (Fremont Niles) 510-324-1400 www.libertyvision.org Mount Olive Ministries 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 408-262-0506 www.mt-olive.org

WORD OF LIFE - A Foursquare Church 1675 Graham Ave., Newark 510-754-9438

CHRISTIAN (ESPANOL) Arbol de Vida 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2140 Iglesia Apostolica de Union City 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org

CHRISTIAN INDONESIAN Graceful Christian Community Church At Immanuel Presbyterian Church - 5 PM 4333 Hansen Ave, Fremont 510-792-1831 www.gracefulcommunity.org Adonai Indonesian Christian Fellowship 2603 Quail Ct, Union City 510-475-5377

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-793-5439

CHRISTIAN REFORMED Christ’s Community Church 25927 Kay Ave., Hayward 510-782-6010 ccchayward@sbcglobal.net

EPISCOPAL St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terr., Fremont 510-797-1492 www.saintj.com

EVANGELICAL COVENANT South Bay Community Church 47385 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont 510-490-9500 www.sobcc.org

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA Newark Community Church 37590 Sycamore St., Newark 510-796-7729 www.newarkcommunitychurch.org Asian Indian Church Ministries Meet at Newark Community Church 510-795-7770 www.asianindianchurchministries.org Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Road, Fremont 510-651-2030 www.bridgescc.org

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HINDU TEMPLE Paramahamsa Nithyananda Meditation - Sundays at 3:30 p.m. 451 Los Coches St., Milpitas 510-813 6474 www.LifeBliss.org Shreemaya Krishnadham 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas 408-586-0006 www.bayvp.org Vedic Dharma Samaj Hindu Temple and Cultural Center 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont 510-659-0655 www.fremonttemple.org

JEWISH Congregation Shir Ami 4529 Malabar Ave., Castro Valley 510-537-1787 www.congshirami.org Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org

KOREAN NC HAN MA EUM KOREAN CHURCH 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-661-9079 www.j-church.org

LDS (MORMON) Bayside Ward 36400 Haley St., Newark 510-796-0914 Centerville Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-797-1200 Central Park Ward 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont 510-795-6658 Fremont (Deaf) Branch 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont Glenmoor Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-793-8060

Irvington Ward 510-656-8754 510-656-7522 (Foyers) Mission Peak Ward (English and Chinese) 48851 Green Valley Rd., Fremont 510-657-2156 510-623-7496 (Foyer) Newark (Spanish) Branch 36400 Haley St., Newark

LUTHERAN Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo 510-278-2555 www.calvarysanlorenzo.com Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510-797-3724 www.Ctkfremont.org Epiphany Lutheran Church ELCA 16248 Carolyn St., San Leandro 510-278-5133 www.eastbayepiphany.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward Iglesia Luterana "El Buen Pastor" 510-782-0872 www.gslchayward.org Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-656-0900 www.gssam.org Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 1836 B St., Hayward 510-581-6620 Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church 35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-793-1911 office@hrlc-newark.org Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-6285 www.holytrinityfremont.org

Hope Lutheran Church 3800 Beard Rd., Fremont 510-793-8691 http://hopelutheranfremont.org/ Memorial Lutheran Chapel for the Deaf 874 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-276-3860 Messiah Lutheran Church 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 510-782-6727

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First United Methodist Church 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-490-0200 www.fremont-methodist.org South Hayward UMC 628 Schafer Rd., Hayward (510) 780-9599 www.SoHayUMC.org St. Paul United Methodist 33350 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-3990 www.stpaulumcfremont.org

Oromo Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Hacienda Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-7980 ollibuse@yahoo.com

VICTORY CENTER A.M.E. ZION CHURCH 33450 Ninth Street- Union City 510-429-8700

Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont

MUSLIM

510-657-3191 www.oslfremont.com

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church/School 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-793-3366 www.popfremont.org St. Steven Lutheran Church 1046 Grove Way, Hayward 510-581-6637 www.ststephenclc.org

METHODIST African Methodist Episcopal Church 201 E St., Union City 510-489-7067 www.tricityame.org First Chinese United Methodist Church 2856 Washington Blvd. Fremont (510) 490 – 0696 www.chinesemethodist.org First United Methodist Church 1183 B St., Hayward www.gbgm-umc.org/haywardfirstumc

Islamic Society of East Bay 33330 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-4732 www.iseb.org

NON DENOMINATIONAL Cathedral of Faith–Milpitas Service held at: Curtner Elementary School 275 Redwood Ave., Milpitas www.cathedraloffaith.org Central Church of Christ 38069 Martha Avenue, #100 Fremont 510-792-2858 Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-651-0301 www.crossroadsfremont.org Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0123 www.gofcc.org Mission Springs Community Church 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont 510-490-0446 www.msccfremont.org

Morning Star Church 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark 510-676-1453 www.msconline.org New Birth Christian Ministry Center 3565 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-782-1937 Revelation Christian Fellowship 1670 Orchard Ave., San Leandro 510-352-4707 www.revelationcf.org True Jesus Church 1190 Davis St., San Leandro 510-522-2125 www.tjc.org Victory Outreach Fremont 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-683-4660 info@vofremont.org

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN St. Christina Orthodox Church 3612 Peralta Ave., Fremont 510-739-0908 www.stchristinaorthodox.org

PENTECOSTAL Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward 510-783-9377 www.gladtidingscogic.com Newark Christian Center 37371 Filbert St., Newark 510-793-6630 The Pentecostals of Hayward 25715 Mission Blvd., Hayward 510-733-0443 Union City Apostolic Church 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org

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PRESBYTERIAN Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-793-3575 www.cpcfremont.org First Presbyterian Church of Hayward 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley (510) 581-6203 http://firstpreshayward.com First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-797-8811 www.newarkpres.org First Presbyterian Church San Leandro 180 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 510-483-2772 FPCSanLeandro.org Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Fremont 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-494-8020 www.ipcf.net Irvington Presbyterian Church 4181 Irvington Ave. (corner Chapel & Irvington), Fremont 510-657-3133 New Bridges Presbyterian Church 26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward 510-786-9333 newbridgespresby@gmail.com Westminister Hills Presbyterian Church 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward (510) 782-5795 www.whpchurch.org

REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA New Hope Community Church 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-0430 www.newhopefremont.org

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RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Center For Spiritual LivingFremont 40155 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-656-9955 www.CSL-Fremont.org

SALVATION ARMY Hayward Citadel Corps 430 A St., Hayward 510- 581 - 6444 The Tri-Cities Corps 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-793-6319 Korean Congregation Army 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510 - 793 - 6319

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Community Seventh-Day Church 606 H St., Union City 510-429-8446 www.unioncity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ East Bay Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church 32441 Pulaski Dr., Hayward 510-324-1597 Fremont Chinese SeventhDay Adventist Church 1301 Mowry, Fremont 415-585-4440 or 408-616-9535 Fremont Seventh-Day Adventist Church 225 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-384-0304 http://fremont.netadvantist.org Hayward Seventh-Day Adventist Church 26400 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-782-3422 Hayward.AdventistFaith.org Milpitas Adventist Center 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 408 726-5331 www.milpitas.netadventist.org

SCIENTOLOGY Chuch of Scientology 1865 Lundy Ave, San Jose 408-383-9400 www.scientology-sanjose.org

SIKHISM Fremont Gurdwara 300 Gurdwara Rd., Fremont 510-790-0177 www.fremontgurdwara.org

UNITARIAN Mission Peak UU Congregation (meets at FUMC's Cole Hall) 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-252-1477 www.mpuuc.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St. @ Grove Way, Hayward 510-582-9533 www.edenucc.com Filipino American United Church of Christ 4587 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-797-8408 filamucc@sbcglobal.net

Fremont Congregational Church 38255 Blacow Rd, Fremont 510-793-3970 www.fremontucc.net Niles Congregational Church 255 H St., Fremont 510-797-0895 www.nccucc.org San Lorenzo Community Church 945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 510-276-4808 The Little Brown Church 141 Kilkare Rd., Sunol 925-862-2004 www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org

UNITY CHURCH Unity of Fremont 36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont at the First Christian Church 510-797-5234 www.unityoffremont.org

VIETNAMESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Vietnamese Christian & Missionary Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-623-9063 www.htnewark.org

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