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SUBMITTED BY BETHANY HUNG, STEFFI KWOK, AND ANDREA YOU PHOTOS BY MAY CHEN Looks like Santa had a sleigh full of goodies for Warm Springs Elementary this past winter break! Bethany, Steffi, and Andrea, Girl Scouts from Fremont Troop 31509, assumed the role continued on page 17

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Animal caretaker Arabelle Britton holding coyote pup

The coyote (Canis latrans), also known as the American jackal or prairie wolf, is a canine species found in North and Central America, from Canada, the United States, Mexico and Panama. Adult coyotes typically reach 30–34 inches in length, plus a tail of 12–16 inches, are approximately 23–26 inches high at the shoulder and weigh an average of 15–46 lbs. Northern coyotes are usually larger than their southern cousins. This poor little coyote pup was found on July 24, 2011, sitting on Hole #10 at the Stonebrae Golf Course, and did not even attempt to run when the Hayward Animal Control officer put a net over her. On examination at Sulphur Creek Nature Center, she was found to be severely emaciated, dehydrated and literally covered with ticks. She was tube-fed fluids and treated for ticks, fleas and worms. After a rest and more fluids, staff pulled off more than 300 ticks from her. She was still very lethargic. The liquid diet was continued for a couple of days; she was more alert, but still not eating on her own. Dr. Gandolfi, DVM, gave her an iron shot for anemia, a result of having had so many ticks. After a week of tube feeding, she was moving around but still not eating and then she took a turn continued on page 7

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

SUBMITTED BY ROSE BRITTON A flammulated owl (otus flammeolus), a species rare to the Bay Area, was found in Hayward last May. The name “flammulated” derives from their flame-like facial markings. The dark-eyed nocturnal bird is tiny, although fully grown: approximately six inches long with a 14-inch wingspan. Males and females can be distinguished by their weight—females are larger. The owl piqued the interest of ornithologists. This specimen was found behind Pet Club on Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, where an employee observed it being attacked by crows. An examination at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center revealed that its tail had been pulled out and its back was raw and bloody. Antibiotics and pain killers were administered immediately. After three days, the owl started to eat mealworms and crickets. Later, it ate very small mice. The little owl recovered quickly, but it took time for new tail feathers to appear. There was much discussion about where to release the bird. Three months later, on August 7, 2011, it was finally taken into the hills where a biologist had previously seen a flammulated owl, putting it closer to its reported range and in a better habitat than behind Pet Club. For more information about the Sulphur Creek Nature Center, visit 1801 D Street, Hayward, call (510) 881-6747 or email sulphurcreek@haywardrec.org.

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Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 21

Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 23

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

Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

Life Cornerstones . . . . . . . . . 29 Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Quality means different things to different people, but most agree it is associated with excellence and high standards. Washington Hospital has a long history of commitment to improving the quality of health care it provides in our community. In recent years, the Hospital has refocused its efforts, taking a more analytical, results-oriented approach to quality improvement. Staff and physicians consider the best available scientific evidence in making decisions about patient care. They also meticulously monitor and measure the results of what they do. With this approach, Washington Hospital has achieved notable improvements in patient experience and outcomes. The Hospital has just issued its third Annual Quality Report to the Community, Quality that Reflects Caring, presenting the results of its quality improvement efforts from July 2010 to July 2011. The work is based on a set of quality goals selected annually by the Hospital’s Quality Steering Council, chaired

by local cardiologist William F. Nicholson, MD. The report describes the results of initiatives undertaken by the Hospital’s staff and physicians to improve patient care. Charts and graphs are included, comparing Washington Hospital’s performance with national and statewide standards over time. Also highlighted are a select number of Hospital programs that have recently demonstrated high standards of quality in meeting the health care needs of the community. For a free copy of the 2011 Quality Report, call the Washington Hospital Community Relations Department at (510) 791-3417. Focus on nursing Quality of nursing care is a top priority at Washington Hospital, and the report begins by announcing the Hospital’s recent achievement of Magnet status by the Magnet Recognition Program for Excellence in Nursing of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The highest level of recognition a hospital can earn

for quality of nursing care, this designation has been awarded to only five hospitals in the Bay Area and 24 in California. The report also highlights other factors contributing to nursing excellence at Washington Hospital, including the high number of registered nurses who hold advanced academic degrees in direct care nursing. Charts present the Hospital’s excellent performance compared to national standards for specific nursing-sensitive indicators that affect quality of patient care, such as rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheterassociated urinary tract infections, and pressure ulcers. Safety is critical Ensuring the safety of patients is an integral part of quality health care, and the report describes the progress of several safety initiatives launched by Washington Hospital over the last few years. With medication errors continuing to be a major continued on page 4

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As part of its emphasis on quality care, Washington Hospital is proud to release its 2011 Annual Quality Report to the Community. In this report, you will find information on how Washington Hospital has been recognized for a wide range of quality initiatives that have helped deliver better patient care. Visit www.whhs.com/quality to download a pdf copy of the Quality Report or to request a free copy mailed to your home, please call Washington Hospital’s Community Relations Department at (510) 791-3417.

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Cataracts and Diabetic Eye Conditions

Reach Your Goal: Quit Smoking

How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key

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Heart Irregularities

New Techniques to Treat Back Pain

Your Concerns InHealth: A Good Night's Sleep Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strength Training System

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Think Pink 2011

Diabetes Health Fair 2010: Learn How Exercise Can Help Diabetes

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Cough and Pneumonia: When to See a Doctor (NEW)

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Voices InHealth: Healthy Pregnancy

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 11, 2012

How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key

Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults

Voices InHealth: Decisions in Cardiac Care Diabetes Matters: Ins and Outs of Glucose Monitoring

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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders

Hip Pain in the Young and Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself Middle-Aged Adult

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Treatment Options for Knee Problems

Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy

Living with Heart Failure (Late Start)

Diabetes Matters: Shopping Smart (NEW)

World Kidney Day (Late Start)

Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements

Heel Problems and Treatment Options

Cancer Caregivers: Mobilizing Resources

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 11, 2012

Women's Health Conference: Chronic Pain Management

Strengthen Your Back! Personal Emergency Learn to Improve Your Back Preparedness Training Fitness

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Healthy Nutrition for Your Heart

Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team

Do You Have Sinus Problems?

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Community Based Senior Supportive Services

Diabetes Matters: Shopping Smart (NEW)

Living Well with Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges (Late Start) Women's Health Conference: Pain and Rehabilitation Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma (Late Start)

Diabetes Matters: Vacation or Travel Plans? Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 11, 2012

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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 11, 2012

The Weight to Success

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Washington Women's Center: Circulation 101 for Women - Part 1: Varicose Veins

Are You at Risk for Diabetes? - Learn the Signs

Cough and Pneumonia: When to See a Doctor (NEW)

The Weight to Success Planning Your California Advance Health Directive: Now is the Time (Late Start)

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Diabetes Management: When to Call for Help

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Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Viewpoint

Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day

Cough and Pneumonia: When to See a Doctor (NEW)

Your Concerns InHealth: Measles Resurgence

Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention

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

Your Concerns InHealth: Pediatric Care – The PreSchool Years (Late Start)

The Weight to Success How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key Washington Women's Center: Sorry, Gotta Run!

Diabetes Matters:Vacation or Travel Plans? Washington Women's Center: Arthritis Exercise Program (Late Start)

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 11, 2012

Skin Care and Prevention Diabetes Health Fair 2010: of Skin Cancer Diabetes and the Kidneys

What Are Your Vital Signs Your Concerns InHealth: A Women's Health ConferTelling You? Good Night's Sleep ence: Neck and Back Pain

Diabetes Matters: Ins and Outs of Glucose Monitoring

How to Prevent a Heart Attack

Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All

Peripheral Vascular Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment Heart Health for People with Diabetes

Do You Suffer From Anxiety or Depression? Kidney Disease

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 11, 2012

Treatment Options for Knee Problems

What is Cholesterol and How to Lower It Men's Health Expo 2011

What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels

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Osteoporosis Update: Diabetes Matters: Shopping Learn About Diagnosis and Smart (NEW) Treatment Options Get Back On Your Feet: New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions Diabetes in Pregnancy Cancer Caregivers: Complementary Therapy

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Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Oncology Center Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Viewpoint Disaster Preparedness

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Program Helps Women Look and Feel Better After Breast Cancer Treatment

s a breast cancer surgeon in Brazil, Dr. Vera Packard saw firsthand the devastating effect breast cancer can have on a woman’s life. Now as the executive director of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, she is helping women look and feel better so they can move on after breast cancer. The Foundation’s Bras for Body & Soul program provides specially made bras and undergarments for women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer. “Cancer is traumatic; it shakes up your life,” she said. “But with many other cancers, after the treatment you are still in one piece. With breast cancer, you may be left with scars where breasts once were or other deformities caused by a lumpectomy. Bras for Body and Soul helps women overcome the emotional and physical effects of cancer treatment. We are a soft place to fall.” Bras for Body & Soul is located next to the Washington Women’s Center, a warm and welcoming place where women can get an array of health and wellness services under one roof. The Women’s Center has

The friendly staff members of Bras for Body & Soul (pictured above) offer a wide variety of products and services to breast cancer survivors. Bras for Body & Soul is located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Suite 130, 1st floor,Washington West) in Fremont. Call (510) 790-1911 or visit www.hersbreastcancerfoundation.org for more information.

Bras for Body & Soul provides personal fittings for bras and other garments. The program also offers wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment through its Hair with Care program.

The Importance of Finding the ‘New You’ in the Aftermath of Stroke As acute treatment for stroke continues to evolve, Dr. Ash Jain, medical director of the Stroke Program at Washington Hospital, points to widening treatment windows and impressive advancements that allow for better outcomes, particularly at Primary Stroke Centers—programs certified by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association (AHA)—like the one at Washington Hospital. But advancements do not lessen the severity of a condition that represents the No. 1 cause of longterm disability in the United States. “It is important for people to recognize the risk that stroke represents,” Dr. Jain says. “Stroke is a devastating disease process that no one wants to go through. The fortunate news is that our program has streamlined the process for diagnosis of stroke, beginning from the very moment someone arrives in the ER or calls 9-1-1, and we continue to exceed national benchmarks for several important indicators, including patient and community education and treat-

ment. We have improved outcomes.” Educate yourself about stroke Even for community members living in proximity to a Primary Stroke Center, it’s important to get the facts about stroke, because a better understanding of the disease leads to better outcomes, according to Dr. Jain. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., Dr. Jain and Stroke Program Coordinator Doug Van Houten, R.N., will present a free community seminar, focusing on vital information about the future in diagnosis and management of stroke, as well as common issues that people deal with following stroke. Dr. Jain says he likes to begin with a brief tutorial on stroke—its risk factors and why it happens— before delving into the details of stroke management and the latest information about medications that have recently become available, or will become available in coming years. The use of existing treatments, continued on page 11

been accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The shop looks like a high-end lingerie shop, with beautiful lacy garments on display. But the Foundation is committed to making sure women have access to the bras and other products no matter what their income level. Some insurance plans cover the cost and the Foundation provides the products free to women who qualify for Medi-Cal, according to Packard. Bras for Body & Soul offers a wide range of products, including post-operative camisoles, standard and custom silicone breast forms for partial and full mastectomies, specialty bras designed to support silicone breast forms, and compression garments for lymphedema. The program serves about 800 to 1,000 women a year, mostly from the Tri-City area, according to Packard. The Bras for Body & Soul shop has been located at the Washington Women’s Center since 2004. Caring Staff The caring staff provides personal fittings for bras and other garments by appointment. Program Director Polly Sherman is a registered nurse with more than 30 years experience in the health field and she is assisted by two other breast care specialists. “We serve women with understanding, love, compassion, and beauty,” Packard said. “Our breast care specialists are wonderful listeners and it is often a very special moment when we are able to help a women feel better about herself.”

Packard said that early on in her career as a surgeon, she didn’t fully understand the trauma and often shame women feel after losing part or all of their breasts. After a patient missed an appointment, she asked the patient why she didn’t get on the bus and come down to her office. “She told me she thought everyone on the bus would be looking at her deformed breasts,” Packard explained. “That’s when I truly realized the emotional toll this takes on women. As women, our breasts can be such a big part of our identity and we think everyone will notice if they are not there or are not symmetrical.” The Foundation also offers wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment through its Hair with Care program. Thanks to a recent grant from the Candle Lighters, the program is being expanded. “I am so honored to be able to help women feel better about themselves after breast cancer treatment,” Packard said. “I’ve come full circle. After serving women as a breast cancer surgeon, I’m now able to use my knowledge to help women get past their pain and the devastation that is often caused by breast cancer.” The Washington Women’s Center is located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. For information about other services offered at the Women’s Center, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter. To learn more about the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, visit www.hersbreastcancerfoundation.org.

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source of patient harm in hospitals across the country, Washington Hospital has maintained its aggressive approach to safe medication use. The Hospital has extended its use of the medication reconciliation software application developed by its staff. In addition to ensuring medication accuracy, the program helps to educate patients about how to take their medications once they return home. The Hospital has also increased the use of safety-boosting technologies, such as smart pumps for intravenous infusion, and an automated medication dispensing and inventory control system. To implement and track several of its initiatives, the Hospital has worked closely with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, the nation’s only nonprofit organization devoted to medication error prevention. Since 2005, Washington Hospital has worked aggressively to keep patients safe from the risk of falling and is recognized nationally for its highly successful falls prevention initiative. According to the Quality Report, for the past four years, the Hospital has maintained a rate of patient falls well below the nationwide benchmark recommended by the Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes (CalNOC).

Preventing infection and keeping antibiotics effective Washington Hospital’s dedicated Infection Control program has enabled the Hospital to maintain an infection rate substantially lower than national targets. Led by infectious disease specialist Dianne Martin, MD, and specially trained nurses, the program has aimed to prevent the spread of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is highly resistant to antibiotics. Strategies highlighted in the report include aggressive programs of hand hygiene, screening, equipment cleaning, isolation, and use of sterile gloves. New guidelines followed in the Hospital’s operating rooms have also helped to lower the number of surgical site infections. With antibiotic resistance and untreatable infections becoming a growing problem across the country, Washington Hospital is committed to prudent antibiotic use to maintain their effectiveness. The report shows how the Hospital achieved a significant drop in the number of patients with Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), a highly contagious, potentially life-threatening infection often seen in hospitals.

Measuring the quality of patient care Washington Hospital consistently monitors and evaluates key factors in treating patients with conditions that account for the majority of hospitalizations in the U.S. These include heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia, as well as preventing surgical infections. The report presents results of the Hospital’s performance in in treating these conditions, according to a group of Core Measures set by The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Graphs indicate levels achieved in 2009 and 2010, with comparisons to state and national benchmarks. Quality services Washington Hospital has combined an extensive investment in advanced technology with the considerable skill and talents of its staff and the physicians to offer our community a growing array of high quality programs to meet its health care needs. The report features some recent, notable developments in services, including the Lymphedema Clinic, Emergency Department, Community Cancer Program, Breast Health Program, Stroke Program, and Washington on Wheels (W.O.W.) mobile health clinic. Learn more In addition to reading the 2011 Annual Quality Report to the Community, you can learn more about these programs and many other quality and safety initiatives at Washington Hospital by visiting the Hospital’s Web site at www.whhs.com/quality.

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representing: Castro Valley, Hayward, Union City, and portions of Fremont, Pleasanton and Dublin. Prior to that, she served 14 years as a board member of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. Carol has held statewide positions with the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts, and is currently

on the Board of Directors of that organization. She has been a board member of California Special Districts Association and treasurer and director of the California Park and Recreation Society. Carol Severin succeeds Beverly Lane of Danville, who served as board president during 2011.

Carol Severin is the new president of the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors for the year 2012. A resident of Castro Valley, Carol is a San Francisco State University professor emeritus of recreation. She has been on the Park District board since 1994,

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ttorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on January 25, 2010, that the California Department of Justice has cleared a backlog that slowed the analysis of DNA crime scene evidence and will now be able to perform routine analysis within 30 days, down from an average of 90 to 120 days. "DNA testing is a powerful law enforcement resource we use in cutting-edge ways in California," Harris said. "Public safety is too important not to embrace innovation and adopt technology where needed. Crime scene evidence is too important to sit unanalyzed for months while the victims await justice." Harris made DNA testing a priority in 2011 because of the direct link between timely investigations and successful prosecutions. Along with committing resources and encouraging Department of Justice labs to improve their procedures, the Attorney General introduced new technology that dramatically increased the speed with which cases are analyzed. Using robotics, an extraction method in sexual assault evidence analysis that once took two days now takes just two hours. As a result of these efficiencies, state forensic analysts - for the first time ever - eliminated the backlog of untested evidence. In 2011, the Department's Bureau of Forensic Services analyzed 5,400 evidence samples - an increase of 11 percent from 2010 (4,800) and 24 percent from 2009 (4,100). As part of the DNA analysis, evidence samples are run through the CAL-DNA Data Bank. A "hit" occurs when DNA evidence from an unsolved crime sample matches a DNA profile from evidence in another case or the DNA profile of an offender or arrestee in the data bank. The Bureau of Forensic Services operates 13 regional laboratories, seven of which perform DNA testing of biological evidence to

SUBMITTED BY ROSE BRITTON The grey fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is the dominant fox found from southern Canada to the northern part of South America. It was once the most common in the eastern United States and is still present but has been supplanted by the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) because of human advancement in that region. This fox pup was very thin and lethargic when she arrived at Sulphur Creek Nature Center. She was found on June 28, 2011 with a bad case of biting lice and roundworms. Although she had a good appetite, she did not gain weight and started vomiting on the third day. Dr. Hackler, DVM, examined her. She was suffering from severe anemia because of the lice infestation. Dr. Hackler administered a course of antibiotics and treated the anemia with two blood transfusions. When she returned to Sulphur Creek two days later, she was a completely new being. She ate and gained weight quickly, becoming quite feisty. She was moved to an outside enclosure where she could run, climb, and bask in the sun until she was released on August 3, 2011. Later in the summer, we witnessed a wave of foxes and raccoons with distemper in Hayward, San Leandro and Castro Valley. Distemper is usually fatal in wildlife. Please remember to always keep your pets vaccinated. For more information about the Sulphur Creek Nature Center, visit 1801 D Street, Hayward, call (510) 881-6747 or email sulphurcreek@haywardrec.org.

Grey fox sunning in her outside enclosure

assist local agencies in solving sexual assault cases and other violent crimes. The seven DNA labs are located in Ripon (near Modesto), Fresno, Redding, Riverside, Sacramento, Santa Barbara and Richmond. The Bureau serves 47 of California's 58 counties.

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The CAL-DNA Data Bank contains the DNA profiles of 1.8 million offenders and arrestees in California, as well as crime scene evidence. It is the largest working DNA data bank in the United States and the fourth largest in the world.

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for the worse. Antibiotics were administered and she started to improve immediately. The day after she started antibiotics she ate a mouse! Three days later, she was able to eat on her own and trying continued from page 1 to make up for lost time. To properly rehabilitate a young coyote, it must be raised with other coyotes. So, on August 11, 2011, she was active, eating and had gained two pounds and was transferred to the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley where there were five other young coyotes. For more information about the Sulphur Creek Nature Center, visit 1801 D Street, Hayward, call (510) 881-6747 or email sulphurcreek@haywardrec.org. CORRECTION: The floral picture which appeared on the cover of the Friday, January 20 issue was mistakenly attributed to pressed flower artist Mr. Charles Xiao. The painting “Burgandy Wonder” is by Gloria Souza, whose watercolor exhibit “Floral Explosion” is on now showing at the Milpitas Phantom Art Gallery. Tri-City Voice apologizes for this error.

SUBMITTED BY PATRICIA RUSSELL Representatives from Chabot College and Wuxi City College of Vocational Technology in China recently united in a formal signing ceremony establishing a Sister College relationship between the two colleges. “This is the beginning of a global friendship that will enhance and enrich the educational experience of students from both colleges,” said Hal G. Gin, member of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College Dis-

Understanding which states, in part: “In order to promote cooperation between Chabot College and Wuxi City College of Vocational Technology, and desiring to expand scholarly ties, facilitate academic cooperation and promote mutual understanding, both entities agree to explore the feasibility of establishing a framework for educational cooperation.” During its Bay Area visit, the Chinese delegation toured both Chabot and Las Positas College campuses, including welding and au-

Seated, from left are: Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Chancellor Joel L. Kinnamon and Wuxi City College President Zhou Weican. Back row, from left are:Wuxi City College representatives Wang Jian, Xia Ying and Gao Xinhua.

trict Board of Trustees. “This relationship can result in many benefits including student exchange programs and opportunities for online classes that can be taught from one college to the other,” said Gin, who was among a delegation that traveled more than a year ago to tour the Chinese college and meet with its president. “During the campus tour and conversations with President Zhou, it became obvious that Chabot and Wuxi City College would be compatible as sister colleges. This past year was one of numerous emails, communications and discussions, all of which have resulted in today’s historic event - the signing of the Sister College agreement,” Gin said at the Jan. 12 signing ceremony at Chabot College. Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Chancellor Joel L. Kinnamon and Wuxi City College President Zhou Weican signed the Sister College Memorandum of

tomotive technology labs, a nursing simulation lab, a fire service technology area and a biology lab. Exchanges of gifts included college hats, t-shirts and pennants, plus wine produced by Las Positas College’s Viticulture and Winery Technology students. The Chinese delegation presented the colleges with many gifts, including embroidered works of art, one of which featured twin water lilies. “The twin water lilies represent our relationship,” Zhou said through an interpreter. “They share the same root and they grow together, just like our two colleges will grow together with our new friendship that begins today.” Chabot College, located in Hayward, is a community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs throughout the year. For registration information please call (510) 723-6700 or visit www.chabotcollege.edu.

Wuxi City College President Zhou Weican, right, presents Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Chancellor Joel L. Kinnamon with a gift depicting twin water lilies to symbolize the colleges’ new relationship.

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Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD January 26 A resident at 405 Rancho Arroyo woke up to find an unknown male in his living room. The suspect fled without taking anything. No further suspect information. Investigated by Officer Macciola. Officers respond to the Ardenwood area on a report of overly aggressive solicitors. Officer Decker located a solicitor who was cited. January 27 Officer Spear and Sergeant Tang responded to ascertain the problem indicated by a call from near the Creekside Village Apartments. The reporting person stated she was flagged down by a male reporting a female who had fallen down on the trail. During a search of the trail area, Officer Spear located a 62year-old female who had been missing since Monday. The female stated she had been in the creek area for a while and was hiding to avoid being found.

January 17 Officers responded to an in-progress burglary to a home on the 32000 block of Elizabeth Way. The home owner returned to find two suspects burglarizing his residence. The suspects fled in a black Acura. Responding officers observed the vehicle on Dyer Street and attempted an enforcement stop, but the suspect failed to yield to the patrol car’s emergency lights and siren. A short pursuit ensued onto northbound I880. The suspect took the Tennyson Road exit and began to drive in a reckless manner. The officer terminated the pursuit in the interest of public safety. Two plain clothes detectives responded to the area and found the suspect vehicle abandoned in an auto parts store parking lot on Industrial Parkway. The detectives located the suspects nearby and arrested them at gunpoint. Stolen property from the burglary was located in the suspect’s vehicle.

SUBMITTED BY OFFICER KIM MACDONALD, FREMONT PD Residential burglaries are frequently occurring not only in Fremont but everywhere. Unfortunately, apartment communities are not immune from this type of crime. Most burglaries occur during daytime hours when people are at work; burglars take the path of least resistance. This is accomplished when people are not at home. It's crucial that when residents leave for the day, they close and lock every door and every window. This includes small bathroom windows. Believe it or not, people can fit through this window and commit burglaries by entering this way. Make sure that residents engage the secondary lock on all windows and doors. Burglars are gaining entry by prying windows and sliders. If the secondary locks are engaged it makes it more difficult for them to enter. Residents should also draw their shades when they leave. A crime of opportunity can occur when a suspect walks by and sees a couple of laptops or jewelry lying on a table. Some burglaries are perpetrated by someone knocking on the front door to see if anyone is home. If someone answers the door they often make up a name and ask if that person is home. If nobody answers the door, they enter the residence. Sometimes people are home but they don't answer their doors. Residents should let the person knocking know they are home without answering the door. If a resident sees someone knocking on a few doors, the police need to be called. Most apartment complexes do not allow solicitors so even if they are legitimately trying to sell something, they are trespassing. Residents need to look out for one another. If a resident sees someone jump over a neighbor’s fence into the patio area, the police need to be called. Residents should report all suspicious activity to the police. The best protection is to stop a burglary before it happens. To contact Fremont PD directly, email fremontpolice@fremont.gov.

Embezzlement SUBMITTED BY SGT. RAJ MAHARAJ, MILPITAS PD On September 7, 2011, the Milpitas Unified School District notified the Milpitas Police Department about a large sum of money missing from a safe at Milpitas High School. The school district provided information as to who had access to the safe and the school district’s accounting practices. Based on the information provided by the school district, the Milpitas Police Department conducted an investigation and the case was referred to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office for issuance of an arrest warrant. An arrest warrant was issued for Mae Laureta Gardina for grand theft. On January 25, 2012, at approximately 12:51 p.m., Mae Laureta Gardina was arrested at her home. Mae Laureta Gardina was transported and booked in the Santa Clara County Jail for the warrant only. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation or other similar incidents is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408)

586-2400. Information can be given anonymously by calling (408) 586-2500, or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime_tip.asp

Another Neighborhood Watch group! Neighbors on Calais Place are joining together to help make their community a safer place to live. This and all Neighborhood Watch meetings will be in coordination with the Newark Police Department. If you would like to attend this meeting or start a Neighborhood Watch in your area please contact: Tim Jones, Special Assistant Community Engagement Division Newark Police Dept. (510) 578-4209 tim.jones@newark.org

Reward offered SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR DAVE CORTESE Supervisor Dave Cortese is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for vandalizing the mural on the corner of Huran Drive and Santiago Ave (by Welch Park), between the evening of Monday, January 23rd and the morning of Tuesday, January 24th. The mural was painted by children and volunteers from the community to promote peace. To report suspicious information, please email reward1000@hotmail.com or call (408) 600-8412. To confess, ask for pardon, and help restore the damage, please email mural_forgiveness@hotmail.com or call (408) 600-8412. For more information, contact Steven Blomquist at (408) 299-5030.

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East Bay leaders win Vision Awards SUBMITTED BY SCOTT PETERSON California Treasurer Bill Lockyer and businessman T. Gary Rogers received East Bay Vision Awards presented by East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA). The award is presented annually to individuals or organizations that have greatly advanced the economic vitality and quality of life in the East Bay. At the 17th Annual Legislative Reception and awards celebration on January 6th, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson thanked Lockyer and Rogers for their continued leadership and dedication to the area. “Your accomplishments and contributions have dramatically improved the economy and quality of life of the East Bay region,” he said. Carson serves as Chair of East Bay EDA’s Board of Directors. Lockyer received his award from George Granger of AT&T, sponsor of the reception and celebration. Having served in both legislative chambers and constitutional offices, Lockyer’s combined legislative and executive experience is unique in State Government. He is currently California Treasurer. Lockyer’s public service career has spanned nearly four decades, during which he has held positions of California Attorney General, Senate President pro Tempore, and has served 25 years in the California Legislature. In 1987, the Legislature passed Lockyer’s bill creating the Bay Trail, envisioned to eventually be a 500-mile-long continuous recreational corridor with adjacent bay-shore parks and protected natural habitats that would encircle San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. Bay Trail marked its 20th year in 2009

OFFICE OF SUPT. JAMES MORRIS Fremont Unified School District is seeking input from the community as it develops a longterm facilities plan. All Fremont residents are encouraged to attend one of two community sessions on Saturday, February 4 at 9 a.m., or Monday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. The input process allows every person an opportunity to express their views in a comfortable environment by allowing participants to express their opinions using multiple methods. Here is how the three-step process will work: 1. Presentation -- A PowerPoint presentation will establish the goals for the input session and explain the process. 2. Response Card and Feedback -- Participants will use an interactive wireless keypad called a ResponseCard. This enables the audience to anonymously vote on issues concerning the district facilities needs and development of the facilities plan.

and currently has more than 300 miles open to hikers, bicyclists, joggers and walkers. East Bay EDA Board member Jim Falaschi presented the award to Rogers, who built Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream into a successful, nationally branded company. Rogers’ business acumen helped turn the company into a multi-billion dollar enterprise, which was purchased by Nestlé and remains headquartered in Oakland. During the 29 years of Rogers’ leadership, Dreyer’s grew to become the largest premium and super-premium ice cream and frozen snack company in the United States. Rogers went on to form organizations such as biotech labs at QB-3 at UCSF Mission Bay, the University of California rowing program, the U.S. Rowing Team, and the Rogers Family Foundation, which supports education and youth development organizations in Oakland. Rogers has served as a member and a chairman of a number of corporate boards, including Levi Strauss & Co. and the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank. More than 200 East Bay leaders from business, government, education, labor, and the community attended the reception. Legislative officials at the event included: California Senator Ellen Corbett, California Senator Loni Hancock, Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, Assemblyman Sandré Swanson, and Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan. The East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) aims to establish the region as a world-recognized location to grow businesses, attract capital and create quality jobs. For more information, visit www.eastbayeda.org or contact Scott Peterson at (510)272-6843 or scott@eastbayeda.org.

3. Small Group Discussions -- The small group sessions are designed as a free-flowing discussion using the information gained from the initial session and will provide an additional opportunity for input. In an effort to ensure all interested participants are able to attend there will be on-site childcare for FUSD students, and Mandarin and Spanish translators will be available. FUSD Community Meetings: Saturday, February 4 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Irvington High School, Valhalla Theater 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont Monday, February 6 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Irvington High School, Lecture Hall 104 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont For more information contact the District office at (510) 657-2350

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History

Ames-Victory-Schuckl-Am Chem Manufacturing in Niles

mes Manufacturing Company was incorporated in San Jose and built a plant in Niles in 1908. The Township Register reported

The company sponsored a baseball team that entered the league as the “dark-horse” Eastlake Club. They became the Niles Victory Motors and proved to be

modeling in 1945. Henkel Corporation owned the Schuckl Cannery building at this time. American Chemical Point Paint Company is listed for this site in

Atames Manufacturing Company,1910

in 1910 that they were “one of the leading industries of Niles.” They manufactured hydraulic pumps and machinery for irrigating and any service where deepwater pumps were needed. Ames pumps were sent all over the United States and around the world. They employed from 25 to 30 men at the Niles plant; some of them had been in the company’s employ for 18 years. The company was credited with helping to make Niles an industrial point.

one of the best clubs in the California Division. Victory Motor Company closed their foundry in 1927 and the next year, fire destroyed the empty building originally built by Ames. Schuckl and Company bought property from Ellsworth Packing Company in 1918 and opened their first Niles plant. Both Victory Motor Company and Schuckl Cannery were featured in a 1923 booklet issued by the Niles Chamber of Commerce.

the fifties and Amchem Products, Inc. in the sixties. Amchem manufactured chemicals including a component of the defoliant Agent Orange. Henkel Corporation, a German firm that made home care and adhesive products and maintained locations in more than 75 countries around the world, purchased the buildings. According to reports, a water tank and pumphouse were built on the site in 1976 and another warehouse the next year. The City of Fremont determined in

Victory Motor Companyy-Niles chamber, 1922

Victory Motor Company was also incorporated in San Jose and by 1916, had installed a number of pumping plants in the Santa the Clara Valley. They purchased the Ames Niles property in 1916 and invited residents to their new factory. Demand for the company’s engines increased and the next year, they added marine work which forced them to hire more men including a night shift. The headlines read, “Victory Co. Has War Order Rush.” The only drawbacks to the enterprise were the scarcity of materials and skilled workmen.

Canned goods put up by Schuckl in 1923 were distributed around the world. Local fruits and vegetables were processed with the latest equipment, and thousands of cases of fruits, jams and salads were shipped. The cannery provided summer employment to several hundred people. In 1928, the cannery employed up to 500 women with a payroll of $135,000. Although canned goods were distributed around the world, the Chamber of Commerce was pleased that the money made by workers stayed in Niles.

2002 that they did not meet California earthquake safety standards and the company, reportedly, vacated the property. In 2008, Fremont Fire Department crews fought a blaze at the site for nearly two hours; the former office building was gutted. It was decided that the remains were a public danger and too expensive to remediate and construction crews tore down the abandoned buildings in 2009. After the building remains were removed, crews spent several weeks decontaminating the soil to make the site available for future development.

Shuckle Cannery after 1945

The 1920 Sanborn map detailed the machine shop, foundry and other buildings. A 1923 Chamber of Commerce booklet noted that Victory was one of the largest industries in Niles; two main buildings, 60 feet x 200 feet, covered over four acres. The foundry was “one of the finest equipped on the Pacific Coast,” capable of casting 10 tons of iron, aluminum, brass or steel per day. The average number of men employed during the past year was 140, but the plant was now operating at 50% of capacity with promises of additional orders. Niles residents were offered an opportunity to buy stock in the Victory Manufacturing Company in 1922. Many people took advantage of the opportunity, helping to make the organization “a Niles concern.”

The 1947 Sesquicentennial special edition published by the Washington News carried a photo of the Schuckl & Co., Inc. Canning Plant NO.1. The building was described as “a wonderful fire-proof structure” that gave “much employment.” Cherry processing began the second week in May for a few weeks followed by a large quantity of peaches. Writers of the second edition of the History of Washington Township noted only that the Ames pump works and its successor, Victory Motors, were among the industries that had come and gone. A Fremont tour guide book developed by the Celebrate Fremont Heritage Team in 2006 notes that the cannery processed cherries and introduced peach canning. It also gives credit to architect William Wurster for planning the plant re-

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

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including “clot-busting” medications, also continues to advance. “To dissolve these blood clots, we have Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA),” Dr. Jain explains. “Techniques have advanced, and now it’s a question of giving the tPA in the emergency room via IV; directly into the carotid artery; using devices to pull the clot out, including the Merci catheter and Penumbra, which are used to take the clot out of brain arteries to reopen the channels; or placing stents to keep the arteries open.” Dr. Jain says it’s imperative for all members of the community, younger and older, to learn the facts about stroke. “Taking advantage of the latest advancements in the diagnosis and management of stroke requires active participation on the part of every member of the care team, including the patient,” he says. “It is vital that patients, EMTs and the ER physicians are all in sync so we can rush a patient through the treatment process and not lose any time, because the faster we treat patients, the better the outcomes.” What now? Life changes after a stroke, sometimes a little—sometimes a lot, according to Doug Van Houten, R.N. “It can be hard to go forward, but that’s the challenge after stroke,” he says. “It’s such a good time to sit there and say, ‘Things have happened, this isn’t where I wanted to go, but I’m here, and now what are we going to do to adapt and go on?’” “Life after stroke isn’t the end; it’s just different.” One of Van Houten’s suggestions is to take a page from famed physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking’s life experience. Despite being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, early in his career, Hawking didn’t let that stop him. “This month Steven Hawking turned 70,” Van Houten says. “Most people with

ALS die within two to five years of diagnosis, but for some reason, this guy, who was diagnosed at 21, has made it this far.” “It’s not about whether you’ve had a stroke or ALS; it’s about the extreme impairment that comes along with conditions like these. You might be feeling pretty sorry for yourself if you couldn’t move one arm, but here’s a guy where it takes him a minute to formulate a word on a computer screen, and he can only twitch a muscle in his cheek, yet he’s gone on to solve some of the most incredible physics and cosmological questions of our time. This is a guy who didn’t let neurological impairment hold him back. He’s found a way to live.” Van Houten says there are plenty of “real life” examples to choose from as well. One former patient at the hospital, not being able to return to his high-powered job after suffering brain damage from heart attack complications, went on to support other patients through his volunteering. “He had great empathy and was so effective. If his cardiac arrest hadn’t happened, we wouldn’t have had him, and he definitely wouldn’t have developed those skills for helping others.” After stroke—or any other type of serious impairment—it’s about finding the “new you,” Van Houten explains. “Freud said there are two things in life, love and work,” he says. “If you’re not contributing or doing some kind of work, then I don’t think you can be happy and feel good about what’s going on in your life. And after stroke, I think people need to find another way to contribute, which I’ll cover in this seminar.” Free knowledge To learn more about what comes next in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke, as well as how to live life to the fullest after stroke, attend the next Free Stroke Education Series seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. To register, call Health Connection at (800) 963-7070 or visit www.whhs.com and click on “Upcoming Health Seminars.”

Court ruling could expand Democratic majority BY JUDY LIN AND JULIET WILLIAMS ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), The California Supreme Court on Friday upheld a new political map drawn by the state's independent redistricting commission in a ruling that gives Democrats their long-awaited opportunity to control two-thirds of a legislative chamber, the threshold needed to pass tax increases. The high court announced its unanimous decision that the Senate map drawn last year by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission should be used in the June primary and November general election, even though a Republican-backed referendum challenging the map is expected to qualify for the ballot. Republicans, who challenged the map in a fight to maintain their influence in the Legislature, were dealt a major blow: No party has controlled two-thirds of either the Senate or Assembly since voters passed Proposition 13 in 1978 to raise the threshold for tax increases. “I'm not sure I could be more concerned, which is why I made the decision, over the objection of some people in this town, to pursue the referendum when it came to the Senate,” California Republican Party Chairman Tom Del Beccaro said earlier this week. Republicans stand to lose critical seats to Democrats under the Senate maps because of the state's shifting demographics, giving Democrats a better chance of reaching the critical two-thirds majority in the Senate. Democrats currently hold 25 of the 40 seats in the upper chamber and need just two more to hit the tax vote threshold. The last time one party held a two-thirds majority in one house of the Legislature was after the 1976 election, when Democrats controlled the Assembly. In the Senate, it was 1965, when Democrats had a 27-13 majority, according to E. Dotson Wilson, the chief clerk in the Assembly. The maps have put several GOP lawmakers on defense. State Sen. Sam Blakeslee, a Republican from San Luis Obispo, has indicated he is unlikely to run again because his Central Coast district now leans Democratic. Modesto Republican Sen. Tom Berryhill is an incumbent whose seat looks difficult to win. And Assemblyman Jeff Miller, R-Corona, appears to have a difficult fight after he announced he would seek a Senate seat. If Democrats achieve that threshold, they would be able to approve tax increases without Republican support in one house of the Legislature. The independently continued on page 26

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Facebook IPO could value it among top companies BY RYAN NAKASHIMA AP BUSINESS WRITER LOS ANGELES (AP), When Facebook makes its long-expected debut as a public company this spring, the social-networking company will likely vault into the top ranks of the largest public companies in the world, on par with the likes of McDonald's, Amazon.com and Bank of America. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Facebook is preparing to file initial paperwork for an offering that could raise as much as $10 billion and value the company at $75 billion to $100 billion. The filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission could come as early as Wednesday, with an initial public offering of stock in three or four months. The targeted amount would slot it among the world's 25 largest IPOs, although as recently as November 2010, General Motors raised $15.8 billion when it shed majority control by the U.S. government. The IPOs of 14 companies would rank higher than Facebook's, according to investment adviser Renaissance Capital. Among them were Visa's $17.9 billion IPO in March 2008, the largest for a U.S. company, and world-topper Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., which raised $19.3 billion in July 2010, not including extra shares issued to meet demand. Facebook spokesman Larry Wu said the company will not comment on IPO-related speculation. The Journal had cited unnamed people familiar with the matter. The Journal also said that Facebook was close to picking Morgan Stanley as the lead underwriter,

Islamists defend Arab democracy stress inclusion BY ANGELA CHARLTON AND PAUL SCHEMM ASSOCIATED PRESS DAVOS, Switzerland (AP), Newly empowered Islamist leaders stood up for Arab democracy Friday, saying extremists need to be brought into the fold and chiding the West for objectifying women and income inequalities. The prime ministers of Tunisia and Morocco, brought to office by elections prompted by regionwide protests last year, stressed their commitment to freedom of expression as they took the spotlight at the World Economic Forum. A revolt against Tunisia's autocratic government a year ago set off similar anti-government movements around the Arab World. The changes in the region are being watched closely by business and political leaders at a gathering of the world elite at a Swiss ski resort. The leaders were questioned about their commitment to democracy, free expression and treatment of women. Morocco's new moderate Islamist Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane said the best way to deal with extremist youth “is to bring them out of the closet. It is not to keep them marginalized.” He said bringing them into political life would moderate them. “This is what happened to us. This is how we were, when we were young people we were very extremist in our views. We used to have these great hopes and dreams, but when we entered the political sphere we understood we had to be more realistic,” he said. He insisted his religious views were not threatening to democracy. “If we have to eat together or dine together, the only thing I ask you is not to put alcohol on the table, is this considered as extremism?” he asked. An Islamist candidate for Egypt's presidential elections, Abdel Moneim Aboul-Fotouh, said he welcomed the participation of the ultraconservative “Salafist trend” in Egypt, “because its presence will lead to greater pragmatism on their part.” When asked about the Islamists' treatment of women, he was quick to point out the shortcomings in the West.

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Justice unit to probe mortgage-backed securities BY PETE YOST ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP), Federal and state law enforcement officials announced Friday they have launched a fraud-fighting unit, starting with 55 prosecutors and investigators, to root out wrongdoing in the market for residential mortgage-backed securities. Attorney General Eric Holder told a news conference the team will benefit from existing probes and disclosed that investigators have issued civil subpoenas to 11 financial institutions in recent days, with the prospect that “more will follow.” He said bringing full enforcement resources to bear will help expose abuses and hold violators accountable. Residential mortgage-backed securities are the huge investment packages of what turned out to be near-worthless mortgages that bankrupted many investors and contributed to the nation's financial crisis. The new effort was disclosed Tuesday night in the State of the Union address by President Barack Obama. The president has

been criticized by some in his own party who have said that, despite a federal bailout of large Wall Street institutions begun under President George W. Bush, no Wall Street executives have gone to prison for fraudulent conduct in the mortgage meltdown and financial crisis. Appearing with Holder, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a co-chair of the initiative, held out the prospect that information sharing between federal and state investigators will produce more far-reaching results. He pointed out that New York state securities law is more flexible than federal securities law, which can make it easier to assemble cases. As for those who engaged in misconduct in the financial industry, “we know what they did, they know what they did and, we know they know we know what they did,” said Schneiderman. Last August, because of his tough stance opposing any deal that would end investigations of wrongdoing, Schneiderman was removed from a committee of state attorneys general negotiat-

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ing a nationwide foreclosure settlement with U.S. banks. “Mortgage products were in many ways ground zero for the financial crisis,” said Robert Khuzami, director of the enforcement division at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The collapse in value of mortgage-backed securities resulted in unprecedented losses, and “all of us” in law enforcement are dedicated to holding accountable financial institutions that lied and cheated and misled investors, said Khuzami. Asked about the financial crisis in a CBS “60 Minutes” interview in December, Obama said that “some of the most damaging behavior on Wall Street - in some cases some of the least ethical behavior on Wall Street - wasn't illegal. That's exactly why we had to change the laws.” Obama obtained a major new financial regulation law from Congress in July 2010. In Friday's news conference at the Justice Department, reporters were handed a two-page list of 13 successful criminal prosecutions and civil cases involving the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, which the new unit is part of. Prison terms ranged from five years to 30 years for criminal activity at hedge funds, a mortgage company and a bank. The longest prison term was 50 years, for a lawyer in a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme.

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Tri-City Stargazer FEBUARY 1 – FEBRUARY 7, 2012 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: Energies this week focus with intensity on relationships. For those intimate relationships that are truly equal for all concerned, there will be increased sexual and creative energy. However, a relationship that is bearing the burden of unequal give and take is likely to call for a confrontation or shakeout. Relationships or projects begun in October, 2011, should be evaluated now. The assertive one may need to take a break in order to prevent emotional damage. In April this picture will look better. Aries (March 21-April 20): Issues among people in the workplace may be prominent now. This is the time to seek out win-win solutions for everyone. If you have been focused on a physical self-improvement program in recent months, now is the time for display of the outcome. You'll be rewarded with what you deserve. Taurus (April 21-May 20): Love life may be intensely creative, or it may just be intense and challenging. It depends on the foundation of trust in the relationship. This is a good time to be honest with each other, but be kind about it. It is possible that you will approach an important discussion, and then back off of it for now. Do not worry. Eventually, all the cards will be laid on the table. Gemini (May 21-June 20): You are on the move this week, with multiple activities to keep you busy. Think carefully about what is truly important to you now, at this time in your life. Don’t allow old habits or rules from the past to make your decisions for you. Recognize that you may manifest your thoughts, both positive and negative, into reality.

Cancer (June 21-July 21): This is a good period in which to express yourself creatively. If you need favors or help from others in order to accomplish your task, just ask. Help will come readily. Now is the time to organize anything in your home or workplace. It will feel refreshing. Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): This is a particularly good time to connect with significant others. It is likely that someone is in your life with whom you can share ideas and give each other encouragement. You and your partner may decide to take a small trip so you can concentrate on each other in private Virgo the Virgin (August 23September 22): Within relationships of intensity, there is often a strong sexual attraction, whether or not your personalities are compatible. If the sexual component is not recognized, it may be transmuted into a competition. Avoid commitment to any brand new relationship on your radar. You need to know more about the individual before you proceed. Libra (September 23-October 22): You may have an experience

in which you feel a figurative sniper at your back. Defend yourself if you absolutely must, but life will be easier if you ignore it. Your sniper will not recognize it, even if you point it out; the confrontation will turn out embarrassing. Scorpio (October 23-November 21): You have intense aspects during this period, particularly related to romance, spending, play, and/or children. You are subject to dramas in these areas, and they may be both positive and negative. This is not a favorable time to attack or initiate any type of “war,” so take it easy. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Give special attention to unusual messages or to new people who enter your life during this time. A “teacher” crosses your path in the form of a person, a book, or the right message that will steer you in the next favorable direction. Short distance travels, education, and connecting to siblings, neighbors or roommates are favored. Capricorn (December 22-January 19): This is a time in which you likely will rethink a decision and decide to table it for the pres-

ent while you gather more information. The subject is probably your career or life direction. Yes, you are moving toward a change, but not until the end of this year. Aquarius (January 20-February 18): This is a week in which you may be the chatterbox of the season. Your mind is racing around rapidly and you are connecting the dots in new and different ways. You are verging on a big change in your work status, but the time isn’t quite right until later in the year.

may have burst, causing you to critique yourself. There is really nothing to critique. You may have thought yourself more important or less important, but your attitude is probably not altogether accurate at this time. Let the negative thoughts go.

Pisces (February 19-March 20): There is a subtle shift of your attention happening now. A bubble

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

www.horoscopesbyvivian.com

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Auto Review

BY STEVE SCHAEFER The Maxima, Nissan's flagship, dubbed the "four door sports car," has the style and muscle to justify that slogan. It also serves nicely as a commuter, family hauler and bass schlepper. The Maxima has been around awhile, originating as the Datsun 810 before becoming the Maxima as Nissan shed the Datsun name in the early 1980s. It's been Nissan's big sedan ever since and is now in its seventh generation. The 2012 models get a midlife tweak, with a new grille, taillights, and 18-inch and 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Inside, they receive a new white gauge cluster illumination color, new Dark Piano-hairline trim, Atlantic Cherry wood tone trim and a new Cafe Latte interior color. The car I drove was built in Nissan’s 5.4-million square-foot plant in Smyrna, Tennessee

which opened in June 1983. It has produced Altimas, Frontier pickups, Xterras and Pathfinder SUVs as well as Maximas and employs nearly 4,000 people. The 2012 Maxima is offered in two well-equipped models, the 3.5 S and 3.5 SV. The S starts out pretty loaded already, but the SV steps above it with leather-appointed sport seats, Bose® premium audio system with nine speakers (including two subwoofers and a center channel speaker), XM® Satellite Radio, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, fog lights and turn signal indicators on the outside mirrors. This latest Maxima is a large vehicle, with a dramatically sweeping treatment of the sides and a surprising ridged edge to the rippled hood. You can see this from the driver's seat, and it makes you more aware of road presence of the car from the inside - a nice trick. Interior fittings are much like Nissan’s upscale Infiniti division, with a "floating" dash and wellequipped console. To control features of the center-mounted screen, there’s a dial with buttons around it. Unlike German competitors who mount these controls along the lower console between the seats, Nissan’s is positioned up high, on a small tabletop, so the in-

terface is more like a keyboard. The large color screen and substantial buttons make operating it fairly straightforward. While some new cars opt for lots of swirling lines and alternating convex and concave panels, Maxima’s cabin sticks to a more muted, restful shape. It feels substantial, comfortable and luxurious without ostentation. For example, the seats are trimmed in simple sections, without elaborate panel designs. The metallic trim has a brushed nickel look rather than chrome. There's plenty of power from the 3.5-liter V6 with its290 horsepower and 261 lb.-ft. of torque. Maxima engines have been industry award winners for years and this one continues the tradition. The kind of power once reserved for serious sports coupes now comes in a format that carries five. The automatic uses a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the kind that employs bands and pulleys instead of cogged gears to create an infinite range of ratios. Nissan is putting this type of "gearbox" into practically everything it builds now. I couldn't hear the transmission much, but on acceleration, sometimes engine rpms would climb higher than in a standard, geared automatic. For all its size and features, the Maxima still delivered, on average, 20.4 mpg. EPA numbers say 19 City, 26 Highway (22 average), and the EPA Green Vehicle Guide awards Maxima “6” for Air Pollution and “5” for Greenhouse Gas. Maxima’s Sport Package, for $2,100, adds a long list of performance and appearance upgrades. It starts with tuning the suspension, always a welcome upgrade, and then shoes the car in special 19-inch wheels. The package also modifies the seats, covering them in upgraded leather and adding heat and automatic entry/exit (moves the seat back when you turn off the key). Rear seats are configured like buckets to help maintain the four-door-

SUBMITTED BY PEGGY SU On Saturday, February 4, hundreds of Tae Kwon Do students will break boards and put on martial arts exhibitions to raise money for Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland. The event has been organized by Choi’s Martial Arts for 15 years. Choi’s has been dedicated to positively impacting the lives of children in their community. Tae Kwon Do, which originated in Korea, is the most widely practiced martial arts form in the world and has been included in the Olympic Games since 1988. As a martial artist, each student trains to strengthen their mind, body, and spirit. The Break-a-thon is an excellent practice in all three. It requires physical participation and skill, challenges mental focus and intensity, and gives each student

sports-car feeling for everyone. Heated mirrors are added as well as paddle shifters on the steering column and folding rear armrests. The Sport Technology package provides navigation with XM traffic and weather updates. Funny, but the XM NavWeather feature kept warning me that it was freezing someplace within five miles of the car. I finally figured out that it must be five miles directly above in the atmosphere. My car came to $40,055, including shipping and the Sport and Sport Technology packages. These significantly upgraded the car's looks and feel, but that price is really encroaching on luxury car territory. The S model without extra packages starts at $32,840. As the industry moves toward higher efficiency and fuel economy standards, it still needs efficient five-passenger sedans. Maxima does a pretty good job of that. Future models may employ turbocharged four-cylinder engines or hybrid powertrains to meet these standards but for now, you get space, power and some fun too with this car.

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

confidence and happiness that comes with helping others in need. Similar to a walk-a-thon or a dance-athon, students of all ages and belt ranks, many of them children, are currently gathering sponsors and pledges. Then, at the Break-A-Thon, they will be breaking those boards with a variety of Tae Kwon Do kicks, punches and strikes. One hundred percent of the profits from this event will be donated Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland. Choi’s Break-a-thon Saturday, Feb 4 10 a.m. – 12 noon Centerville Junior High School Gymnasium 37720 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510)252-1220 www.choisma.com

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of Santa’s elves and painted in some fun and educational activities on the Warm Springs’ playground. While doing so, they will be earning their Silver Award. The Silver Award is the highest honor a Cadette level Girl Scout can earn. Obtaining it involves completing a Silver Project; each project team may have up to four girls. As a service project, the first step is to identify a need beyond the Girl Scouts community. When completed, it must benefit the local community, be sustainable, and have taken at least fifty hours per girl. Before starting their project, every girl in the team must complete a Cadette Journey — an expansive series of leadership and life skill activities. This project was born with a personal experience. Back in her elementary school days, Steffi was never interested in monkey bars, basketball, or other commonplace recess activities. While brainstorming for Silver Project ideas, she thought about how she could change this experience for others in the same predicament. At

first, Steffi thought of creating some funky hopscotch designs which kids could get creative with or make up their own games, instead of the standard ones. From there, the project developed. The goal, focused towards youth’s health, was to make more playground activities available so that students could be active, stay healthy, and be more energized to learn. At a meeting with Mr. Brett Nelson, the Warm Springs principal, it was discovered that the school had been meaning to paint new four-square courts. A work order had been put in for a while, but the district lacked the time and resources to execute it. Warm Springs Elementary eagerly welcomed the project, as Mr. Nelson gave the girls his preliminary approval. Consequently, the team decided to paint two four-square courts and an educational US map in addition to the funky hopscotch for Warm Springs’ playground. Bethany, the artistic one on the team, came up with a lily pad pond design for the hopscotch. After researching for the necessary materials, the team solicited donations. The girls contacted local businesses, and obtained many gallons of

‘oops’ paint, a term for rejected customized paint. As for their U.S. map stencil, they even managed to receive a fifty percent discount. For items not donated, they presented a proposal to their own troop, appealing for funds. After a detailed design and budget were completed, the team made a formal presentation to Mr. Nelson and obtained the official approval for their playground project. Winter vacation rolled in, and with all materials ready and planning finalized, it was the team’s goal to start and finish painting during the break. Thus, Bethany, Steffi, and Andrea devoted much of their break working on the school playground. Luckily, the weather was cooperative, allowing them to be out on the asphalt every day in an attempt to finish it before school resumed. The team later joked about how their sunshine dances and prayers for good weather actually worked! When students from Warm Springs returned from winter break, they were greeted and surprised with beautifully painted additions to the playground. Mr. Nelson, standing in the middle of the new map, quizzed kids on their U.S. geography as they played state tag. Emily You, a fourth grader, said, “I really like the bright colors on the map, and now we can play number hop on the hopscotch pond.” A fifth grade student, pleasantly surprised, exclaimed, “This giant map will be really helpful for my fifty states test!” Students joyfully played line tag and bounced balls back and forth on the foursquare courts. Bethany, Steffi, and Andrea would like to thank Kelly-Moore Paints, The Home Depot, and Peaceful Playgrounds for their generous donations and

discounts. The team would also like to thank the community and their troop for support, and especially Mr. Nelson for giving them this wondrous opportunity to transform their idea into a reality. For the team, the completion of the Silver Award was a very fulfilling experience. When observing the smiles on the students’ faces and watching them invent games on the newly painted playground additions, Bethany, Steffi, and Andrea realized how truly wonderful it felt to give back to their community. In spreading this feeling, they hope that this project will inspire others, scouts and non-scouts included, to give back to their own communities as well. Now, the girls are working as an advisory team. If you would like to duplicate this project in your community, please do not hesitate to contact May Chen at may.chen@alumni.haas.org, a parent of one of the girls. They will be very eager to assist you with your project!

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SUBMITTED BY ASHA CHANDRA Our Multi-Service Senior Center is full of vibrant, active older adults many of whom have participated in one of our engAGE in Health classes. This program weaves together classes and information that impact participants’ health status, such as exercise, nutrition and health management. Every day we hear or read about the importance of exercise and nutrition. Being active can help older adults prevent or delay some diseases like cancer, heart disease, or diabetes; help them feel better and enjoy life; and ultimately stay independent and able to care for themselves. Participants in the programs have noticed dramatic improvements in agility, leg power, balance, an increase in muscle weight, and a decrease in body weight, body fat percentage, and BMI. Participants also reported a high level of satisfaction with their instructor and increased ability to set goals to make positive changes in their health.

One participant stated, “I couldn’t really reach up and I had very little arm and shoulder strength before this program. This program has given me back my independence.” We want to thank our partners for supporting this valuable program: Kaiser Community Benefit Program, TriCity Health Center and Generations Community Wellness. For more information or to register, please contact Deborra Lay at (510) 790-6602 or dlay@fremont.gov. Fit For Life Program New 15-week session begins in January 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 790-6602 Cost: $30 members/$60 non-members

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SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD FIRE DEPARTMENT Hayward Fire Department was recently chosen to help pres-

ices may be interrupted for some time; your financial situation could worsen, your income may be affected by delayed payroll and electronic direct deposits,

ent information to the public on disaster preparedness. To listen to the KCBS Radio Podcast on Disaster Preparedness, visit http://tinyurl.com/7cno9be. We know why earthquakes occur in the Bay Area. Two of the earth’s largest tectonic plates meet and slowly move past each other at an average rate of 5mm per year. Fewer than 10 percent of households have any type of disaster plans even though at least eight faults in the Bay Area can cause earthquakes of magnitude 6.7 or greater. There are many things to consider prior to a large-scale earthquake - your home may be damaged/condemned and unsafe to occupy; your children may be at school while family members are at work; roads may be impassable due to heavy traffic, damaged overhead BART tracks and overpasses; water will be in short supply; utilities may be unavailable for days if not weeks; gasoline may not be pumped due to power outage or a shortage of supply; garbage and sewer serv-

credit cards will not be read by electronic readers; rental housing may be unavailable due to high demand and damage; pets are not allowed in Red Cross Shelters or in most shelters. These are just a few immediate impacts in the aftermath of an earthquake. A good, well-rehearsed plan will help determine how you and your family cope in a disaster situation. It is not only what you do but how and why you do it so you and your family are safe, have peace of mind, are in control and responsible. The goal is survival, recovery and a speedy return to normality. Typically 55 percent of the injuries sustained in a quake are not from structural collapse but caused by objects within the structure, such as items on shelves. Use museum wax or earthquake putty under items to secure them. Keep heavy or fragile items on lower shelves to help avoid serious injury. Secure your home against the shaking by holding a home earthquake drill, assembling a disaster supply kit,

Nurse's vein technique gets recognized AP WIRE SERVICE BY JILL MOON THE (ALTON) TELEGRAPH ALTON, Ill. (AP) A local registered nurse is gaining worldwide recognition for pioneering a phlebotomy technique that makes getting stuck with a needle less painful and troublesome for patients. Working from her own business at The Nurses' Station in East Alton, M. Gail Stotler is training others in her technique, which calls for accessing veins through gentle touch, rather than tourniquet or slapping and flicking. She has been involved in the practice for years, but became recognized only recently for her vein access technique based on science. Vein access basically means entering a vein with a needle either to draw blood or inject fluid, such as an IV. The American Society for Clinical Pathology and the World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at its World Congress, last fall recognized Stotler's scientific explanation for better vein access. A committee of the society selected Stotler's abstract, “A Scientific Explanation for Why There are So Many IV, Blood Draw and Injection of Contrast Failures,” for presentation Oct. 21 at the World Congress meeting in Las Vegas. “It's hard to get one concept accepted at this thing,” said Stotler, who has been in the medical field for more than 30 years. “But, it's not about me; it's a credit to all the science before I took it and applied it.” Besides recognition at the international society's World Congress, The National Phlebotomy Association posted Stotler's article on its website, and Stotler declined a consulting offer from BD Diagnostics Preanalytical Systems of New Jersey because she wants to maintain her independence in teaching her technique and avoid conflicts of interest. Stotler has two bachelor's degrees from Saint Louis University in biology and in nursing, as well as graduate hours from SLU in anatomy, physiology and math. She wrote that even though advances in tools have been made over the last 200 years, such as the hypodermic needle and the vacutainer system in 1949 that sucks blood into a tube for diagnostic blood draws, the actual procedure of locating and accessing a vein has not changed that much. Smacking, slapping, flicking and tapping the vein, as well as the tourniquet, still are used. At least four out of 10 sticks to a vein fail, and not just once, according to Stotler's documented research. By her calculations, she estimated that in 2008 there were 174 million vein access failures divided among the IV, the blood draw and the injection of contrast. But when vein access began 2,000 years ago, the medical community did not have the knowledge about anatomy and physiology, or the tool technology that it has now. continued on page 28

bolting large furniture, such as a bookcase, to the wall studs. Secure hanging objects, such as mirrors and framed pictures, with closed hooks or hang soft items in seating areas. When the shaking begins know how to “Drop, Cover and Hold-on” and continue to hold until the shaking stops! Remember that methods like standing in a doorway, running outside, and "triangle of life" are all considered dangerous and are not recommended. Different geographical areas in the East Bay have additional threats of which you need to be aware.

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To see the threat of a disaster in your area, such as Earthquake, active faults, liquefaction, flood, wildfire, landslide, tsunamis, etc., visit the Association of Bay Area Governments’ Earthquake and Hazards program at http://quake.abag.ca.gov/ for information that will help you prepare. For more information on Disaster Preparedness and safety-related materials, visit www.haywardca.gov, click on the red “Disaster Preparedness” button or contact the Hayward Fire Department Emergency Services Office at (510) 583-4948.

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SUBMITTED BY SR. PASTOR HORACIO JONES African American history is an extremely important part of American history. Join us as we pay tribute to our ancestors, reflect on our journey to freedom and celebrate our victories along the way. You will experience various forms of presentations, tributes, drama, music, and enjoy a taste of southern style cooking. Open to the entire community, four special programs will be held during services from 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., on Sundays: February 5, February 12, February 19 and February 26. Also, on February 26, at 1:30 p.m., there will be an interactive ‘walk through history’ event, “From Slave Ships to the White House.” Special guest, Tuskegee Airman Captain Leslie Williams will attend and share his story.

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African American History Month Celebration Sundays: Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19 and Feb 26 10:45 a.m. Walk through History program Feb 26 1:30 p.m. Family Bible Fellowship 37620 Filbert Street, Newark (510) 505-1735 www.fbfministries.org Open to the entire community

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

Thursday - Saturday, Thru Feb 17

Artist's Guild of the East Bay

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. View the diverse offerings of 14 artists

Foothill Arts of the Bay 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 538-2787

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

Mondays-Fridays, Thru Mar 16

Floral Explosion

Mon-Thurs 8 am- 6 pm / Fri 8 am- 5 pm Watercolor by Gloria Souza

Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Wednesday, Feb 1

Artist Mark Mertens

7 - 9 p.m. Demonstration of painting landscapes in pastel

Fremont Art Association 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-9290 Wednesday, Feb 1

Mission Gold Jazz Band

7 - 9 p.m. Danceable Dixieland music, food, bar, dance floor. No cover

Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510)793-6279 Thursday, Feb 2 - Dec 20

Metastatic Cancer Support Group

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Support group for individuals coping with advanced cancer. Open to the community, no

charge, no registration required. First and Third Thursday of each month, ongoing Kaiser Permanente 3555 Whipple Road, Union City (510) 784-6055 Thursday, Feb 2

Diabetes Matters

7 - 8 p.m. Free monthly diabetes education class. No registration required.

Washington Hospital West Anderson Auditorium 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (800) 448-5433

FREE Tax Preparation Services for Eligible Households making $50,000 or Less

Fremont Family Resource Center - VITA Program 39155 Liberty Street Fremont, CA 94538 1/25/12 to 4/16/12 M-W-F Closed President's Day 2/20/12 Mon. & Wed. 4 to 8 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment needed Go to

www.fremont.gov/frc for more info

A positive path for spiritual living

Welcome New Spiritual Leader KEN DAIGLE

Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont at the First Christian Church

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

Thursday, Feb 2 - Jun 7

Breast Cancer Support Group

7:15 - 9 p.m. For women who have survived or are living with breast cancer

First Thursday of each month Washington Hospital Women's Center Conference Room 2500 Mowry Ave, Fremont (510) 608-1356 Thursday, Feb 2

Learn the Art of Paper-Cutting

4 p.m. Children meet paper-cutting artists from China, demonstration, create pieces

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

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Thursday, Feb 2

Rhodopis $

7 p.m. Children's opera - the original Cinderella story

Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 Thursday, Feb 2

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Competition to Collaboration

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Short student film and panel discussion. Free

Mission San Jose High School 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont (510) 657-3600 Tuesday and Thursday, Feb 2 - Apr 19

Fit for Life Program $

8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Improve health: exercise, nutrition and health management

Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 790-6600 Friday, Feb 3

Washington on Wheels Mobile Health Clinic

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Provides health check-ups, health screenings, immunizations, occupational medicine and health

education for children and adults. Free and reduced cost service for those who qualify. Washington Hospital Main Lobby 2000 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 797-1111 Friday, Feb 3

Comedy Night 2012 $

7 p.m. Performance by comedian Steven Pearl. Tickets include hors d'oeuvres. No host bar

Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark 510-744-1000 Saturday, Feb 4

William Tillman: the Union's first Black Hero

5 - 7 p.m. Black History Month program celebrates a Civil War hero

Palma Ceia Baptist Church 28605 Ruus Rd., Hayward (510) 489-5366 Sunday, Feb 5

Celebrating the Arts

1 p.m. Entertainment and complimentary refreshments

MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Auditorium 35653 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683

Fremont Opera announces that it is suspending operations as of January, 2012. The three operas we have produced (La Bohème, The Barber of Seville, and La Traviata) have been enthusiastically received by audiences and critics alike. But each production costs about $100,000, and we do not see the prospect of generating enough community and audience support to continue presenting opera at the high artistic standard which has been our hallmark. Fremont Opera thanks all those who have helped us over the past four years - donors, patrons, sponsors, volunteers, and performers. We believe in what we did, and all who have been part of it can be proud.

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he Fremont Symphony is pleased to announce the winners of its 46th Annual Young Artist Competition which took place on January 7 and 8, 2012. Thirty-six students entered the competition for strings. First prize of $1,000 and an opportunity to perform with the orchestra were awarded to cellist Connor Kim of Monte Sereno. Connor, who is 15, performed the Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor. A sophomore at Los Gatos High School, he studies cello with Kyeong Hwa Kim. Connor has studied the cello for eight years and plays in the California Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Silicon Valley Volunteer Orchestra. Two years ago he won the Taghioff prize for students under the age of 16 and played at the Children's Concerts. Connor also enjoys going to the beach, traveling, and drawing. Connor will play with the Fremont Symphony in September at Opening Night. Second prize of $500 went to 16-yearold violinist Ethan Tsai of Hillsborough who played the Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major. He attends Crystal Springs Uplands School and is in the San Francisco Youth Orchestra and the Mandala Quartet. He has studied violin for 10 years with Li Lin. He has played with the Guangshou Philharmonic in China and with the Hong Kong Youth Symphony. Third prize of $250 was awarded to Deanna Bodizadegan, age 18, of San Francisco, who attends the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and studies with Jodi Levitz. She plays the viola and played the Bartok Viola Concerto. She has also completed her freshman year at Stanford. The Nafisa Taghioff prize of $150 is reserved for contestants under 16 years of age who must perform only a single movement from a concerto. This year the award went to 15-year-old cellist Travis Chen of Palo Alto. Travis studies with Jonathan Koh. He also played the Dvorak Cello Concerto. In 2007, Travis won Honorable Mention in the Taghioff category and played at the Children's Concerts that year. Violinists Joseph Wong, 11, from Cupertino and Andrew Chang, 14, from Fremont received Honorable Mention in the Taghioff category. Joseph will play one movement from the Mozart Violin Concerto #3 at the Fremont Symphony's Children's Concerts in March. The judges were Fremont Symphony Conductor David Sloss, concertmaster Philip Santos, principal 2nd Violinist, Tatiana Freedland, and principal cellist Dan Reiter.

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The Fremont Symphony Orchestra hosts a Young Artist Competition each January, open to students under 23 who live or study in any of the nine Bay Area counties. This year's competition was for string players; next year's will be for pianists. To find out more about the Fremont Symphony or the competitions, go to www.fremontsymphony.org or call (510) 371-4860.

Kennedy Community Center 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City (510) 675-5329 Come join in the Belly Dance fun to promote health and longevity. Open enrollment with opportunities to perform in the future. Code 47586 47567 47588

Day Mon Mon Mon

Dates Time Classes Fee( res/non) 2/20-3/26 7-8:15pm 6 $45/50 4/9-5/7 7-8:15pm 5 $40/45 5/14-6/11 7-8:15 pm 5 $40/45

Code Day Dates Time Classes 47590 *Tues 2/21-3/27 10-11AM 6 47591 *Tues 4/10-5/8 10-11AM 5 47592 *Tues 5/15-6/12 10-11AM 5 *Tuesday class designed for the older adult

Fee/(res/non) $40/45 $35/40 $35/40

Beatriz Ross is a professionally trained dancer from New York City that has taught and performed dance for over 30 years. She is also certified by the American Senior Fitness Association and Generations Wellness in Successful Aging Training Program.

For more information: (510) 623-0882 or rossbeatrice47@yahoo.com

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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Young Artist Competition winner Connor Kim

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

Tuesday, Jan 31 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Mission Hills Middle School, 250 Tamarack Dr. Union City 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 - 9th St., Union City 4:50 – 5:30 p.m. Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., Union City 5:40 – 6:20 p.m. Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, Union City Wednesday, Feb 1 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 4:15 – 4:50 p.m. Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlite Way & Turquoise St., Fremont 5:50 – 6:25 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:40 – 7:10 p.m. Baywood Apts., 4275 Bay St., Fremont Thursday, Feb 2 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Stellar Academy, 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood School, 33955 Emilia Ln., Fremont 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. Weibel School, 45135 So. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 – 6:20 p.m. Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., Fremont Monday, Feb 6 12:50 – 2:00 p.m. Fame Charter School, 16244 Carolyn St., San Leandro 2:25 – 3:25 p.m. Cherryland School, 585 Willow Ave., Hayward

5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, Fremont Tuesday, Feb 7 2:30 – 3:25 p.m. Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:45 – 4:20 p.m. California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., Fremont 5:25 – 6:10 p.m. Booster Park, Gable Dr. & McDuff Ave., Fremont 6:25 – 6:55 p.m. Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., Fremont Wednesday, Feb 8 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Eden House Apts., 1601 165th Ave., San Leandro 3:00 – 3:35 p.m. Ashland Village Apt., 1300 Kentwood Ln., San Leandro 4:40 – 5:15 p.m. Palomares Hills HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr., Castro Valley 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Lomond Way & Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, Feb 8 2:00 – 2:20 p.m. Pioneer Park, 60 Wilson Way, Milpitas 2:30 – 2:55 p.m. Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas 3:20 – 4:00 p.m. Foothill School, 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas

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Ohlone College coach adds another milestone BY BIFF JONES PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Donna Runyon, head softball coach at Ohlone College added win number 800 to her community college resume when Ohlone defeated East Bay rival, Chabot College last April. Coach Runyon was honored last month when the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) presented her with a plaque commemorating her 800th victory at their convention in Las Vegas. Asked how it felt to reach that milestone, Coach said, “Great and old.” Currently, Coach Runyon’s win total has reached 805! Coach Runyon attended Temple University of Philadelphia on a basketball scholarship during her freshman and sophomore years then transferred to Lock Haven State (LHS) of Pennsylvania for her junior and senior years, remaining on the basketball scholarship. She started playing fastpitch softball at LHS. After receiving her bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education, Coach Runyon played professional softball in 1976 as a catcher with the Pennsylvania Liberties of the International Women's Professional Softball Association (IWPS). When the Liberties discontinued play in 1977, Runyon moved to California and joined the IWPS Bakersfield Aggies. She liked the California lifestyle and remained in the Golden State. Coaching duties began when Runyon became a part-time softball coach and eventually head

coach at Cypress Community College in Southern California. She stayed at Cypress for six years before a friend told her of coaching opportunities in Northern California. In 1988, Runyon moved north to join Ohlone College as a

head coach and has been at Ohlone ever since. She also found time to complete the requirements for a masters degree in Administration Physical Education from St. Mary's College in Moraga. Coach Runyon's teams have won 13 Coast Conference North (CCN) Athletic League softball championships in her 24 years at Ohlone. Her first two championship teams, 1990-91, went on to finish fourth in the California State Community College Softball Championships. Other CCN champions played in 1992, 1997 and 2003-2011, a string of nine in a row; the last team to make the state tournament in 2009. Coach Runyon is optimistic about this year's team: twelve sophomores including two transfers from four year colleges and six freshman.

Sophomore players are: Katy Bihl (Newark Memorial High School); Lauren Ermitano; Shelby Fowler; Alicia Lema-Kesis (American High School); Brittany Lema-Kesis (American High School); Kaley Marden (Washington High School); Ariana Marquez (Newark Memorial High School); Lauren Poffenbarger (Milpitas High School); Sarah Ragusa; Renelle Traylor (Washington High School); Megan Tyler (Robertson High School); and Ashley Vignola. Freshman are: Mackenzie Bush (Washington High School); Jaime Costa; Jazlyn Jimenez; Mariah Nesbet; Katy Weger; and Brittany Wright. Roger Yee and Bob Beristianos will be assisting Coach Runyon this year. Renegades open their quest for a tenth straight CCN crown and post season berth with a non-conference game against Diablo Valley of Pleasant Hill on Tuesday, February 7 at 3 p.m. on the Ohlone campus. Next home games will be a triple header on Saturday, February 11 against Fresno City and San Joaquin Delta of Stockton. Game times are 10 a.m., 12 noon and 2 p.m. Ohlone will play at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is free and parking $2 (coins, bills or credit card) every day except free on Sunday. Ohlone's version of March Madness (fast pitch softball style) will be on Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11 at Central Park in Fremont. Sixteen teams from Northern and Central California will play 24 games on four fields Saturday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and another 14 games on Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Playoffs start on Saturday, May 5. Go Renegades!

SUBMITTED BY TIM HESS The NM Cougar Wrestling Team placed 4th out of 40 teams at the 48th Annual Overfelt HS Wrestling Tournament held January 28 in San Jose. The Cougars were led by Jake Smith, Jacob Pratt, and Trevor Hubby who all placed second in their weight class. Anthony Rubio was third at 152 lbs, Andrew Zeigler fourth at 195lbs, while Randy Tran (106) and Elmer Hamidy (285) were fifth. The JV team and the Lady Cougars competed in the Baler Bash at San Benito HS. The JV's placed fifth out of 24 teams. Marlin Hess, Michael Lennon, Jared Hebert and Jacob Clausen-Collins placed third, Patrick Smith was fourth, while Sean DeAnda and Khyree Mackey finished in sixth place for the Cougars. The Lady Cougars came in second place: Lisa Tran, Melanie Silva, Erica Contreras, and Sarina Silva all took first place and Raelyn Troche was third. Congratulations to all the Cougar Wrestlers and thank you to their coaches.

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Western States Basketball & Cheerleading Classic at CSD SUBMITTED BY JULIE REMS-SMARIO The California School for the Deaf (CSD), Fremont, was proud to host the 32nd annual Western States Basketball and Cheerleading Classic January 26-28, 2012. CSD invited seven schools including its sister school in Riverside, Oregon School for the Deaf, Washington School for the Deaf, Utah School for the Deaf, Phoenix day School for the Deaf, Arizona School for the Deaf, and Marlton School of Los Angeles. In this tournament Deaf youth mingle with their peers from other schools before,

during and after games. A unique aspect to this tournament is that almost everyone involved - players, referees, coaches, and cheerleaders - are Deaf. Students look forward to this opportunity to compete against their peers and communicate in their own language, American Sign Language. Additionally, the basketball players and cheerleaders are able to demonstrate their athletic abilities throughout the week. Participants enjoyed fun activities after the games including an interactive dog show. Western States Basketball and Cheerleading Classic is a great opportunity for participants to gather together and

grow athletically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially without any language barriers in an atmosphere of positive sportsmanship. “The Western States Basketball and Cheerleading Classic is always a huge event for schools in the western states. We are very excited to host this tournament and fortunate to have full support from the entire community at CSD. It brings everyone together from students to administration to compete, make new friends and more importantly learn from each other,” said Kevin Kovacs, High School Athletic Director. This year, the Superintendents and

Logan vs Mission SJ

American vs James Logan

SUBMITTED BY COACH CHRISTOPHER A FORTENBERRY

SUBMITTED BY JAMES WILLIAMS January 27 American 1, James Logan 1 1st Half Scoring: JL: Juan Carlos Romero-Pacheco (Miguel Montoya) 15:00 Am: Francisco Fonseca (Joshua Lee) 20:00

other administrative representatives from each Deaf school visited California School for the Deaf to meet with the school’s newly appointed Superintendent, Sean Virnig. Virnig is the first Deaf Superintendent in the school’s 152 years of history and is a graduate of this school. Tournament games were held in the gym. The cheerleading competition was held Friday, January 27 with a performance by Lou Mack’s Cool Dogs during the halftime; championship games Saturday, January 28. For more information, visit www.CSDEagles.com

2nd Half Scoring: None JL Goalie: Kyle Doser, 65 Minutes, 1 GA, Andres Marquez, 15 Minutes, 0 GA Am Goalie: Philip Kwong, 80 Minutes, 1 GA, 5 Saves JL Shots: 15 Am Shots: 3 JL Record: 10 - 3 - 6 (6 - 0 - 3)

January 27 MVAL Logan 57, Mission SJ 55 - OT Logan (9 - 13, 6 - 1 MVAL) Rodriguez 4, Agbayani 14, Schaper 5, Kaye 14, Mundeke 7, Torain 5, DePerio 4, Dhahan 4. Total: 57 Mission SJ (7 - 13, 1 - 6 MVAL) Shed15, Gao 3, Marion 6, Henderson 2, Bhattor 19, Wu T. 8, Wang 2. Total: 55

Logan 11 6 14 15 11- 57 MSJ 18 6 13 9 9- 55 3-pt goals: Agbayani 1, Torain 1, Shed 4, Wu 1 Foul Outs: DePerio Technical Fouls: NONE JV: Logan 54, MSJ 47 Logan: 6 wins – 15 losses overall; 3 wins – 4 losses (league play) Frosh: Logan 33, MSJ 40 5 wins – 16 losses overall; 2 wins – 5 losses (league play)

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

Hayward City Council

Fremont City Council Fremont City Council (special meeting) January 23, 2012

Hayward City Council January 24, 2012

Staff Reports: Mayoral vacancy applications were discussed. Fourteen applications were received for consideration. One candidate (Dan Lydon) withdrew his application prior to the meeting. In order to manage subsequent interviews scheduled for January 31, Council decided to vote for their top candidates to see if the list could be narrowed to five or six. Following this process, the following individuals will be interviewed: Daniel Wilkowsky, Dirk Lorenz, David Bonaccorsi, Beth Hoffman, Gus Morrison and Don Driggs. Basic questions will be kept to a minimum to allow adequate candidate replies and additional comments. Vice Mayor Anu Natarajan Aye Bill Harrison Aye Suzanne Lee Chan Aye Dominic Dutra Aye

Newark City Council

Newark City Council January 26, 2012

Presentations and Proclamations: Proclaim January 2012 as National Blood Donor Month Public Hearings: Extend conditional use permit for the farmers’ market at NewPark Mall parking lot for an additional two years. Approve continuation of conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunications facility at 7275 Thornton Avenue.

Union City City Council Union City City Council January 24, 2012 Consent Calendar: Appropriate $31,469.53 from First Five grant program to Leisure Services for Early Childhood Literacy and Kindergarten Readiness. Adopt amendments to Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS) for Redevelopment projects Public Comment: Request for council action to relieve a Shell Gas Station of tobacco sales restrictions due to its proximity to a church. Other stations are “grandfathered” or located outside restricted zones and are able to sell such products. The loss of revenue is significant.

Consent: Amendment to a license agreement with Cargill, Inc. for continued use of the police range.

Public Hearings: Approve Union City Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan update

Non-consent: Elect City of Newark as the successor agency for the Newark Redevelopment Agency to assume housing activities and adopt the Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule.

Redevelopment Agency: Adopt a resolution for the City of Union City to serve as the successor agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency and retain the housing assets and functions previously performed by that agency.

Council Matters: Interview candidates and select a Newark citizen to fill the remaining term of a vacant council seat. The process will be held January 31 in council chambers

Mayor Alan Nagy Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca Luis Freitas Suzy Collazo

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City Manager Reports: An “Urgency Ordinance” was added to the agenda through a unanimous vote of council declaring a moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Union City for the next 45 days. The moratorium can extend for up to two years in order to study the issue and determine the city’s final position on this issue. The ordinance becomes effective immediately. Mayor Mark Green Vice Mayor Pat Gacoscos Emily Duncan Lorrin Ellis Jim Navarro

Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye

Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission Work Session Reviewed revisions to the Alcohol Beverage Outlet Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance. Considered alternative scenarios for the Regional Sustainable Communities Strategy. Consent Called for and ordered a General Municipal Election in the City of Hayward on June 5, 2012 and requested Alameda County Board of Supervisors to authorize reimbursable services from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. Authorized City Manager to execute the First Amendment to debt Service Reserve Forward Delivery Agreement in respect of the 2002 Association of Bay Area Governments’ Lease Revenue Bonds issue. Adopted revised Enforceable Obligations Payment Schedule (EOPS), per ABx1 26 (Redevelopment Dissolution Act). Legislative Business Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute a ground lease for Phase I and an Option Agreement with Master Lease for Phases I-V with Hayward Airport Development, LLC on a parcel of land (part of the California Air National Guard site) at Hayward Executive Airport. Public Comment Ron Teague, Mimi’s Café, spoke in favor of “happy hour” as a source of sales tax revenue and employment. Mimi’s Café does not encourage intoxication and regards the serving of alcohol as a privilege which it takes seriously. Employees must take an alcohol-awareness course. Representatives from the Elephant Bar echoed Ron Teague’s sentiments and emphasized that the chain is first and foremost a restaurant. Doug Ligibel spoke against extending “happy hour” to full-service restaurants. Public safety will not be improved. He brought the following issues to Council’s attention: How will the Police Department’s limited resources manage additional calls? How will an increase in “happy hour” events affect public health, crime and nuisance behavior? How will “happy hour” affect youth dining in such establishments? If those full-service restaurants, which do not currently serve alcohol, offer “happy hour,” will there be potential for over-concentration of “on-sale” alcohol outlets? Will the choice of alcohol differ between spirits, beers and wines? Will customers be required to purchase food before buying alcohol during “happy Hour?” Researchers have found that consumption of alcohol without eating increases the likelihood of high blood pressure. Will “happy hour” be prohibited during certain hours? Ligibel expressed concern about Elephant Bar’s “9 p.m. - Close Happy Hour” and also presented arrest statistics for the previous five days. Kim Huggett, Hayward Chamber of Commerce, spoke against prohibition of “happy hour” because it leaves Hayward restaurants at a competitive disadvantage to establishments in neighboring cities. A ban affects sales tax and jobs because restaurants unable to offer a promotion do not need the staff to serve the greater number of customers. Chain restaurants may not take advantage of the national “happy hour” marketing promotions unless there is a disclaimer “Available everywhere, except in Hayward, California.” A ban erroneously assumes that employers do not know how to train their staff to manage alcohol sales. According to Geoff Harries, owner of Buffalo Bill’s, “Happy Hour customers are mature and drink no more than at any other time but appreciate the gesture of a more affordable price; happy hour helps business during the slowest times of the week.” Julie McKillop, Neumanali Restaurant, maintains that discount promotions attract clients and are good for business. She considers “happy hour” a very valuable marketing tool, regards restaurants in Hayward as being at a competitive disadvantage and would like to see some compromise. Jesus Armas invited the community to attend the Fire & Salsa Game II, the second annual basketball event between Hayward Firefighters Local 1909 and community leaders, including Mayor Sweeney and Councilmen Mark Salinas and Francisco Zermeno, at the Matt Jimenez Community Center, 28200 Ruus Road, Hayward, on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at noon. The event is a fundraiser for the Hayward Youth Commission. Mayor Michael Sweeney – Yes Barbara Halliday – Yes Olden Henson – Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Bill Quirk – Yes Mark Salinas – Yes Francisco Zermeño – Yes

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Facebook IPO could value it among top companies which would be a setback for rival Goldman Sachs. Both declined comment to The Associated Press. The buzz surrounding an outsized haul for Facebook's founders, employees and early investors remains a hopeful symbol for capital markets following a deep recession. At the reported price, Facebook's IPO would be the biggest for a U.S. Internet company ever - topping the debut of one of its main rivals, Google Inc. “We are expecting 2012 to be a year of recovery for the IPO market led by the Facebook IPO,” said Kathy Smith, Renaissance Capital's principal. The event will follow a string of tepid debuts by technology startups including social game maker Zynga and discount advertiser Groupon. The stocks of both companies are just pennies above their offering prices in December and November respectively. Zynga's stock fell 5 percent below the IPO price on its first

day of trading. Facebook's will be the most anticipated tech IPO since Google went public in August 2004. Not including shares sold by early investors, the Internet search giant raised $1.2 billion and grabbed a market value of $23 billion, the biggest so far for a U.S. Internet company. The IPO raised $1.9 billion, including shares sold by early investors and extra stock issued to meet the heavy demand. It's not known whether Facebook's $10 billion target includes shares owned by early investors. Facebook's reported valuation of $75 billion to $100 billion compares with about $100 billion for McDonald's Corp., $90 billion for Citigroup Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. and $75 billion for Bank of America Corp. It would exceed the market cap of $55 billion for Hewlett-Packard Co., one of the world's largest technology companies by revenue. Both Facebook and Google earn most of their money from advertis-

ing and are now competing to gain as much information as possible about their users to help advertisers target niche audiences. According to eMarketer, Facebook is expected to grow its share of the U.S. display ad market to about 20 percent this year from 16 percent in 2011, above second-ranked Yahoo's expected share of about 13 percent. For overall online ad revenue, Facebook is seen grabbing just 8 percent of the market this year, compared with 45 percent for Google. EMarketer estimates that Facebook's ad revenue will grow 52 percent to $5.78 billion this year and will reach $7 billion in 2013. Despite presumably topping Google's public launch, Facebook spent more time growing behind the veil of private ownership than its rival. Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates in 2004 and is debuting on stock markets in its eighth

year. Google's IPO came six years after being founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. When Google turned eight in August 2006, its market cap was roughly $116 billion. Today, the company is worth nearly $190 billion down from a peak of about $235 billion in November 2007. Zuckerberg, 27, is already worth $17.5 billion, based on the latest estimates from Forbes magazine. Most of that wealth is drawn from the value of Facebook shares that have traded among a small universe of well-heeled investors that buy stakes in companies before they go public. As the company gauges public demand for its stock, the number of shares offered and the price asked could change significantly. Groupon had to refile its securities paperwork repeatedly as regulators questioned some of its accounting methods. Even Google took in less than it hoped as people shunned an unorthodox auction-based offering. John Fitzgibbon Jr., publisher

of IPOScoop.com, said it's too early to get excited. “Until they actually put the ink on the paper and push it across the desk of the SEC, it's all speculation,” he said. The possible filing next week isn't all that surprising. Federal rules require companies with at least $10 million in assets and more than 500 shareholders to disclose its quarterly financial results and other details. The reporting requirement kicks in 120 days after the fiscal year in which a company exceeds the shareholder threshold for the first time. Facebook's fiscal year ends Dec. 31, so it has until late April 2012 to comply with this requirement, having hit the 500shareholder threshold last year. Because it typically takes three or four months after filing paperwork to issue the IPO, a Wednesday filing would allow it to meet the deadline. If it happens in May, it could become a lucrative birthday gift for Zuckerberg, who will turn 28 that month.

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“It is true women were oppressed in our Eastern society but women were also oppressed in Western societies, where women are used in commercials as commodities. We need to give back women their dignity. We need to look at women as equal to men,” he said, adding that more women should participate in political life across North Africa. While all the panel participants supported free market economies, they expressed reservations over the wholesale adoption of Western models that had proved their shortcomings in recent years. “We in Egypt need to review Western liberalism especially in the field of the economy,” said Aboul-Fotouh. “Now that we have seen American young people go out with this Occupy Wall Street in order to demand a review of this economic system and to demand social justice, we need to do the same.” Tunisia's Islamist prime minister, Hammadi Jebali, also spoke of ensuring social justice in a country with high youth unemployment and an economy still scarred by the uprising. If we want a real democracy then we have to take into account the entire population, democracy cannot ignore women. We don't believe we can build a society without half of its population. Jebbali says his country can still be the “hope” for the Arab world despite its economic challenges. “Every year 75,000 Tunisian graduates from universities join unemployed people, so this is a huge challenge ahead of us,” he said. “Hopefully the hurdles will not prevent political evolution in our country.” Schemm reported from Rabat, Morocco.

drawn legislative districts and a new primary system were designed to favor more moderate candidates, theoretically leading to more bipartisanship in both houses of the Legislature. Democratic political strategists cheered the Supreme Court's decision, but Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, was restrained in his response. He said lawmakers have a lot of work ahead of them this year and that voters will be looking for results. “Senate Democrats are pleased but aren't surprised that the Supreme Court wisely decided to uphold the clear will of California voters,” he said in a statement. “Our focus has been and will continue to be on communicating directly to our constituents about what we are doing to strengthen the economy and our schools.” That caution is warranted, said Allan Hoffenblum, co-editor of the nonpartisan California Target Book, which studies legislative and congressional races. While Democrats appear to have an advantage on paper, they still need to put up strong candidates in close districts, he said. In the last election cycle, moderate Republicans were able to win some seats that had been trending Democratic. “Yes, the new lines give the Democrats a good opportunity to get a supermajority, but they have to win first,” Hoffenblum said. The 14-member citizens redistricting commission was created by voters in 2008 to take the authority for drawing legislative and state Board of Equalization districts away from the Legislature. In 2010, voters expanded the commission's authority to congressional districts. While Republicans are challenging the congressional district lines in federal court, the GOP did not challenge the

new Assembly maps because Democrats are less likely to gain two thirds of the 80 seats in that house. Orange County Republican activist Julie Vandermost filed the lawsuit against the state Senate maps in October. She and GOP interests contend the commission did not meet the constitutional criteria for drawing the maps in a transparent way and in trying to keep communities together, violating the federal Voting Rights Act. Supporters of the Republican referendum attempt have turned in petitions with 711,000 voter signatures. The secretary of state's office said it will determine by Feb. 24 whether the petitions have the roughly 505,000 valid signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. Republicans had asked the court to step in because their referendum was likely to qualify. The Supreme Court first had to find whether it even had the authority to act because the GOP referendum has yet to qualify. The justices concluded that they did have jurisdiction and then upheld the maps drawn by the citizens commission. It found they were “clearly the most appropriate map to be used in the 2012 state Senate elections even if the proposed referendum qualifies for the ballot.” The Supreme Court justices had several options in considering the case: They could allow the use of the redistricting commission's maps, as they did; used the state Senate districts that have been in place since 2001; devised an alternate plan; or created temporary Senate districts out of pairs of Assembly districts drawn by the commission. Peter Yao, the acting chairman of the citizens commission, called Friday's decision “a great victory for the people of California”

and said it was important for the stability of the electoral process in the state. “It is regrettable that these challenges, based on partisan self-interest, have cost precious taxpayer dollars to defend the work of the people's commission,” said Yao, a Republican from Claremont. Del Beccaro said the court ignored the text of the original ballot measure passed by voters, which said the Supreme Court should hold off on using the commission's boundaries if a referendum is likely to qualify. “This is incredible, what they did,'' Del Beccaro said. ``The Supreme Court agreed with us on the merits and then chose to ignore the constitution. They severely undermined the rule of law today.” Six of the seven Supreme Court justices were appointed by Republican governors. The exception is Justice Goodwin Liu, who was appointed last year by Gov. Jerry Brown. All justices agreed the independent commission's maps should be used, rejecting the Republicans' contention that they should not be in use while they were being challenged. The court said it considered all possible maps to decide which one best complied with the law. The court pointed out that unlike any of the other proposed maps, the commission's Senate map already has survived one legal challenge. In October, the state Supreme Court determined that a GOP petition seeking to throw out the commission's maps “lacked merit.” “We are aware of no basis upon which to reasonably question the legality of the commission's certified state Senate map,” the court wrote in Friday's opinion. “This clearly distinguishes the commission-certified map from each of the alternatives proposed by petitioner.”

City of Fremont Board/Commission Vacancies Economic Development Advisory Commission One vacancy (Commercial/Industrial) Term to expire 12/31/2014

Library Advisory Commission – One vacancy Term to expire 12/31/2014

George W. Patterson House Advisory Board – One vacancy (Citizen At Large) Term to expire 12/31/2013

Planning Commission One vacancy Term to expire 12/31/2015

Historical Architectural Review Board – Two vacancies Terms to expire 12/31/2015

Advisory Body Applications can be obtained at: http://www.fremont.gov/index.as px?NID=76 or you may obtain an application from the City Clerk’s Office, 3300 Capitol Ave, Bldg A, 510-284-4060

Human Relations Commission – One vacancy Term to expire 12/31/2014

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PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

The role of government WILLIAM MARSHAK

otly debated and wildly divergent opinions accompany most discussions of government responsibilities and limits. On the national scene, the role of state rights versus federal mandates has been a continuous and contentious argument since the formation of the union. In our republic which serves the people through elected officials, there is a constitutional guarantee of: basic human rights, freedom (religious and secular), voting power and separation of institutional powers (i.e. executive, legislative, judicial). Although far from perfect, democratic governance was aptly described by Winston Churchill as the worst form of government except for all other forms. It can erupt at any moment into unruly, irrational and contradictory patterns. This country, and our Greater TriCity area in particular, have historically been a magnet for immigration and synthesis of people, philosophies and customs. In that respect, our time is no different than previous decades and as election time nears, the products of local political experiments are heightened. Fremont finds itself in the unique position of searching for an interim mayor who will face election campaigns from the same dais for his or her job while attempting to fulfill the role of what has been termed, “caretaker.” This is an absurd situation to say the least.

Newark faces a similar challenge but will appoint someone to fill a council vacancy without the turmoil of a mayoral vacuum. Both situations represent juxtaposition of expected outcomes and wild contortions that can result from our system of government. I am confident that Fremont will survive this hiccup and it is my hope will find leaders who will move forward to unite surrounding Southeast Bay cities in productive regional partnerships. A press release issued recently by Caltrans touts the realignment of State Route 4 from downtown areas of Oakley and Brentwood. District Director Bijan Sartipi noted, “The SR4 transfer provides the Department a facility that improves mobility and increases safety, while the relinquishment reduces local congestion and allows the communities to further develop vibrant downtown community centers.” Fremont, does this situation sound familiar? Why has the path of SR 84 continued to stunt Centerville growth? A powerful consortium of cities in our area can force regional and state entities to take notice and act. Without it, there is much rhetoric and a dearth of action. Many of our regional problems are waiting for solutions from a position of strength, not stepchild status. It is time for our leaders to assume an aggressive stance through a regional alliance irrespective of county or state district boundaries. Demise of redevelopment agencies, continuing economic stress and impending effects of redistricting amidst the political turmoil of a major election year is an interesting exercise in juggling legislative responsibilities of our cities and regional entities. It is a reminder that although there is no perfect time to confront change, there are less favorable mo-

ments such as this when leaders with fortitude and vision are essential. It also serves to emphasize that opportunities lost amidst squabbling and officious oratory are beneficial to no one. In a farewell address at a gathering to honor former Newark Mayor David Smith, he commented that Newark’s council was able to put aside personal egos and concentrate on city priorities through good times and those that were not-so-good. As a mayor for over three decades, that advice is worth remembering. Those who wait for aid and kindly handouts from county and state officials are doomed to disappointment since representatives at that level manage larger and splintered, redistricted areas that have a myriad of issues. Not all are specifically related to greater Tri-City wants and needs. In his “State of the County” address, Supervisor Scott Haggerty noted that although a portion of the Tri-Cities is within his district, a cohesive Tri-City unit is not. Our cities must realize that common challenges are up to the Southeastern Bay Area to solve as a distinct and cohesive entity. Creation of a unique identity, combined with a unified political and economic agenda will serve the cities and unincorporated areas in a powerful voice that can and will be heard. Without unity and political will, however, we will be relegated to the whims and dictates of outside forces.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459900 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Andy’s Tofu House, 3619 Thornton Ave., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda 3655 Thornton Ave., Fremont, Alameda, CA 94536 Topping Dogs, Inc., California, 3619 Thornton Ave., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ Eun Joo Kim, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 5, 2012 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). 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/12 CNS-2246808# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459691 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: John Chung Termite Services, 4411 Corto Monterey, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda John Chung, 4411 Corto Monterey, 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 12/2010 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 Chung This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 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). 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/12 CNS-2243759# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459168 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Chi Center, 40488 Vogel Court, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Hsiuling Chen, 40488 Vogel Court, 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 01/01/2012 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/ Hsiuling Chen, Owner 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). 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/12 CNS-2238359#

GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE NO. 766-12 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY The above entitled urgency ordinance was adopted by the City Council on January 24, 2012. This abbreviated notice is published in lieu of the full text of the ordinance. A copy of the full text of the ordinance, as it was read and adopted on January 24, 2012, is available on the City’s website at: http: //www.ci.union-city.ca.us/ordinances.html. A copy of the full text of the ordinance is also available at the Office of the City Clerk, 34009 Alvarado-

Niles Road, Union City, California, during normal business hours. The City Clerk can be reached by phone at 510-675-5348 if you desire a copy of the full text of the ordinance sent to you via email or by first class mail. ORDINANCE NO. 766-12 WAS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on January 24, 2012, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Duncan and Navarro, Vice Mayor Gacoscos, Mayor Green NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Ellis ABSTAIN: None APPROVED: /s/ Mark Green MARK GREEN, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Renee Elliott RENEE ELLIOTT, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Benjamin T. Reyes II BENJAMIN T. REYES II, City Attorney 1/31/12 CNS-2250717#

PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. .seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on February 16, 2012 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other household items located at: Public Storage 27019 47209 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont , CA 94539-7461 (510) 659-6993 Time: 2:30 PM Stored by the following person (s): A039 Webster, Latavnia A057 Pounds, Felicia A074 Beck, Richard A104 Morris, Myleah A170 Grabowska, Justyna B069 Ricketts, Walter B086 Magan, Karla C049 JANTZEN, MICHAEL C114 Molinar, Mauricio C214 De Guzman, Joey C215 BOLAND, EILEEN C319 Kaplan, Sandy C385 Romandia, Margaret C390 Spencer, Tiffany All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 27th day of January 2012 and 3rd day of February 2012, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 2448080, Bond No. 5857632 1/27, 2/3/12 CNS-2251234# NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. .seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on February 15, 2012 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other household items located at: Public Storage 22317 35360 Fircrest St . Newark , Ca 94560-1004 (510) 792-7172 Time: 9:45 AM Stored by the following person (s): A071 Leslie, Debbie B017 ROMANIK JR, CARL C010 Jacquez, David C013 Moreno, Dawn C065 SCHROEDER, RANDALL D066 Afukei, Elizabeth E005 Howard, Brian E014 Howard, Brian P048 Silva, David P053 SEYMOUR, LAWRENCE Public Storage 08026 37444 Cedar Blvd , Newark , Ca 94560-4134 (510) 790-0112 Time: 10:30 AM Stored by the following person (s): 2001 Corpuz Jr., Fernado 2027 ALLEN, GREGORY 2068 Jordan, Adam 6066 Reyes, Briana 6014 Seshachellam, Ramachandran 6023 PIAIA, CARLO 8002 taylor, tyrone 9009 Bloom, Melissa 9014 Castro, Ken 9035 Story, Candi 9055 Coria, Antonio Public Storage 27265 38290 Cedar Blvd. Newark , CA 94560-4604 (510) 793-7093 Time: 11:00 AM Stored by the following person (s): C130 Penny, Christina D176 BROWN, VICTOR D183 MacMullen, Ruth Public Storage 24613 4555 Peralta Blvd Fremont, Ca 94536-5736 (510) 792-3490 Time: 11:45 AM Stored by the following person (s): A109 MCDOWELL, CYNTHIA A150 TOLEDO, MARISSA D733 Mitchell, Steve E516 Warren, Jeffrey E535 Breaux, Tom E601 PUMARES, SHERRY E610 Scully, Richard E654 Hill, Aritha Public Storage 24211 42101 Albrae Street Fremont , CA . 94538-3123 (510) 657-6077 Time: 12:45 PM Stored by the following person (s): A035 Yee, Michael A348 Thach, Theresa A350 Taylor, Lorrie C061 PALMONES, JAMES D009 Moore La Blanc, Betty Jo D046 DeRush, Angela D103 Cox, Tammi D146 Santos, Fria Public Storage 00303 4444 Enterprise Street

Fremont , CA 94538-6307 (510) 656-7268 Time: 1:30 PM Stored by the following person (s): B065 Lopez, Micheal C031 Franklin, Scott C082 Price, Thomas D010 Hewitt, Donald E036 Urbina Jr., Lester E043 Santoni, Rhonda. E065 Roesler-Barrett, Jamie F022 Yee, Michael F024 Beck, Richard F051 Hill, Nancy F070 Garcia, Jose All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 27th day of January 2012 and 3rd day of February 2012, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 2448080, Bond No. 5857632 1/27, 2/3/12 CNS-2251233# NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 10th DAY OFMarch 2012at or after 11: 00ampursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: Thornton U-Haul, 4833 Thornton Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Dorothy Dantes B131 12/4/2011 Dorothy Dantes B136 10/8/2011 Denise Smith B186 11/23/2011 Sergio Hernandez B296 12/2/2011 Denia Barahona B323 11/29/2011 Tiffany Brooks-Dumont C119 11/22/2011 Tristan Christensen C152 11/19/2011 Devonya Frank C219 11/14/2011 1/24, 1/31/12 CNS-2246488#

LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF INITIATION SECTION 106 PROCESS AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify telecommunications equipment at an existing facility on an industrial property in Union City, CA. The modification involves addition of, new equipment cabinets and new panel antennas on an existing elevated water tank/tower at the US Pipe Company foundry property. The modifications will be made to the facility located at 1295 Whipple Road, in Union City, Alameda County, CA. Comments regarding potential effects to Historic Properties may be sent to EarthTouch, Inc. attn. Lorna Billat, 3135 N. Fairfield Rd. Ste D, Layton UT 84041 801-423-1014 (Ref: Whipple Road & Ithaca/CA-CNU4246-ERI) 1/31/12 CNS-2251059#

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Nurse's vein technique gets recognized Stotler said she simply uses gentle touch for vein dilatation; even though some previous research cited in other sources mentions heat, she adamantly does not advocate heat. “We have the simple, gentle sense of touch in our fingers,” said Stotler, of Holiday Shores, who has taught her vein access technique for years but just published her technique in 2006 with “The Science Behind the Skill of Vein Access,” a seven-book series. “Simply touch the vein; the very act of feeling for a vein causes it to dilate. The good Lord said, ‘Put this thing in writing,' and I drew the diagrams of what I taught, and that's where the book came from.” Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton Multispecialists, Riverbend Physicians and Surgeons and Christian Hospital Northeast regularly request Stotler to train or retrain technicians and nurses in the skill of vein access, she said. “The vein access procedure of today was built on fifth- to 19thcentury non-scientific foundation,” Stotler, who was born and raised in Bethalto, wrote in her abstract. Furthermore, she said that the people who teach vein access and the people who use this skill have a minimal science education through no fault of their own. The information for the skill taught at the allied health level is minimal compared to graduate and medical school levels. She contends that physics, chemistry and math also are missing from the allied health level of education. In coming up with her technique of vein dilatation, she considered several facts, some of them contained in past research: - “Gray's Anatomy” says that the vein wall is innervated and has a middle layer of smooth muscle; “Guyton's Physiology” says that negative stimuli to the nerve tells that muscle to contract. Thus, Stotler said the problem with smacking, slapping, flicking or

tapping the vein, techniques to “raise the vein” in an effort to locate it, is that these methods cause vaso-constriction. - A natural dilatation, with heat or gentle touch, of the adult vein results in an average 2-millimeterdiameter dilation of that vein, as cited in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, Volume 42, Issue 5, pg. 957962 (November 2005). “An artificial dilatation, from applying a tight tourniquet, causes an over-distention of that vein greater than 2 millimeters,'' Stotler writes. “There is an anatomical limit to how much the vein wall nerves and smooth muscle can be stretched before injury occurs to those tissues and that segment of vein wall.” - A less than or equal to 30-degree angle of entry of the needle through the vein wall results in a vein wall injury four to five times the size that a greater than or equal to 45-degree angle of entry causes. “Injury size is extended. Pain is maximized. Clotting time will be extended. Healing time will be extended. The likelihood of bruising is greater,” Stotler wrote. “My real mission for this is to let the world know there's a better way to do these vein access procedures,'' she said. “Science does evolve and has advanced, and this is one of the advancements that is coming along in this century.” She said this is not her idea, but that science made this technique possible, although she has come up with singular ideas for which she takes credit. “This level of science and the application of the science to the skill is what is missing from the current training programs and teaching manuals,'' she said. “The science is out there that I use; it already exists.” --Information from: The Telegraph, http://www.thetelegraph.com

Muhammad Ali to celebrate 70th birthday BY BRUCE SCHREINER ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP), Muhammad Ali has come home to celebrate his 70th birthday at the facility that celebrates his boxing triumphs and promotes his efforts to help out the underdogs in society. The three-time world heavyweight champion will bask in the attention he adores Saturday night when his friends gather at the Muhammad Ali Center to celebrate his latest milestone in an epic life that began humbly in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali turns 70 on Tuesday, and the party in his hometown is the first of five planned in the next couple of months. The guest list includes Ali's trainer Angelo Dundee and former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, who grew up imitating the Ali shuffle. Singer John Mellencamp headlines the entertainment. Also invited are three American hikers who were imprisoned in Iran. Ali, perhaps the most prominent U.S. Muslim, lobbied for their release. The private party doubles as a $1,000-perperson fundraiser for the Ali Center, the 6-yearold cultural and education complex seen as a legacy to the champ's social activism. The sixstory center also retraces Ali's stunning career including famous bouts against Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Sonny Liston. The self-proclaimed “greatest of all time” remains one of the world's most recognizable figures, even though he's largely absent from the public eye now as he battles Parkinson's disease. Ali's wife, Lonnie, said Friday that her husband has mixed feelings about the landmark birthday. “He's glad he's here to turn 70, but he wants to be reassured he doesn't look 70,” she said. Born as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on Jan. 17, 1942, Ali took up boxing at age 12 when his

bike was stolen and he wanted to find and whip the culprit. The boy was introduced to Joe Martin, a police officer who coached boxing at a local gym. Ali flourished in the ring, becoming a top amateur and Olympic gold medalist. He made his professional debut in Louisville and arranged for a local children's hospital to receive proceeds from the fight. Ali won the heavyweight title in 1964, defeating the heavily favored Sonny Liston. Soon after, Ali who was raised in a Baptist family - announced his conversion to Islam and changed his name. While in his prime, Ali was stripped of his heavyweight crown in 1967 for refusing to be drafted for military service during the Vietnam War. He cited his religious beliefs as the reason for his refusal. His decision alienated Ali from many across the U.S. and resulted in a draft-evasion conviction. Ali found himself in a long legal fight that ended in 1971, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in his favor. Ali lost his first bid to regain the heavyweight crown when Frazier knocked him down and took a decision in the Fight of the Century at Madison Square Garden in 1971. Ali regained the heavyweight title in 1974, defeating Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle.” A year later, he outlasted Frazier in the epic Thrilla in Manila bout. Last year, a frail Ali rose from his seat and clapped for his chief rival at Frazier's funeral. Ali's last title came in 1978 when he defeated Leon Spinks. Ali retired from boxing in 1981 and devoted himself to his social causes. He traveled the world on humanitarian missions, mingling with the masses and rubbing elbows with world leaders. Ali received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush in 2005.

Ringtone halts NY Philharmonic performance AP WIRE SERVICE NEW YORK (AP), It's the dreaded sound at any live performance - a ringing mobile phone. That's what happened Tuesday night at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall during the final movement of Gustav Mahler's Ninth Symphony by the New York Philharmonic. Maestro Alan Gilbert stopped the orchestra until the phone was silenced. The Wall Street Journal (http://on.wsj.com/xvTkcr) reports that when an iPhone's distinctive “Marimba” ringtone initially went off, Gilbert turned his head to signal his displeasure. But the ringing from the first row persisted and minutes went by. Gilbert asked that the offending noise be turned off and finally stopped the orchestra until it was. The Philharmonic said it was the first time the music director had ever interrupted a performance due to a mobile phone or other disruption.

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Corbett celebrates India Republic Day SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (DSan Leandro) celebrated India Republic Day on January 26, 2012 by honoring several prominent Indian Americans from her East Bay district in a special ceremony on the Senate floor. “On this important day, we pay tribute to India’s independence, its constitution and its thriving democracy and remember those who sacrificed their lives to make the Republic of India a reality,” Corbett said. “I thank the Indo-American community in my district for sharing the joy of this wonderful celebration with us and reminding us of its significance, and

for its dedication to core community values of family, service, knowledge and peace.” India’s Republic Day commemorates January 26, 1950, the day the Constitution of India took effect and officially became the ruling document for the nation. The flag of India was flown on the Senate floor for the occasion and Corbett recognized several Indian American businessmen and public officials from her district, including acting Fremont Mayor Anu Natarajan, one of the first Indian American woman mayors in the nation. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett

Local Students named to Dean's List at Creighton University SUBMITTED BY CINDY WORKMAN Love Alvarez celebrated her "Quinceanera," a hispanic tradition, to introduce young women to society. She is a student at Irvington High School in Fremont. known for her talent as a dance choreographer, Love aspires to major in dance following graduation. Love, a native Panamanian, has been a resident of Fremont for the last 10 years. The event was hosted by Love’s mother, Brenda Bethancourt on November 12th. Both reside in Fremont.

The following students were named to the Dean's List at Creighton University for the fall semester of the 2011-2012 academic year. Elizabeth Au of Fremont, a freshman College of Arts and Sciences student Mandy Yu of Fremont, a fourth year School of Pharmacy and Health Professions student Full-time students who earn a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean's Honor Roll. Creighton University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution located in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolls more than 4,200 undergraduate and 3,500 professional school and graduate students. For more information, visit our website at: www.creighton.edu.

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BY JULIE GRABOWSKI HEART PHOTOS COURTESY OF IRJA ELISA PHOTOGRAPHY Bits of glass, tile and stone, china pieces, marbles, and gemstones. Add a good imagination and some cement, and marvelous things can some to life from these simple, colorful odds and ends. So Barbara Schlein discovered after 39 years of teaching in the Fremont Unified School District. Though her background wasn’t in art - she was a science major - she has always enjoyed it, and says, “When you work with children, you always look for projects.” Retirement afforded Schlein the opportunity to explore her own projects and talents; she began taking watercolor classes. A long-time friend told her about a mosaic class she was taking in Berkeley taught by Dmitri Grudsky and thought Schlein would like to try it too. Schlein found that Grudsky taught at the Fremont Adult School, signed up for classes and discovered that mosaic art turned out to be a lot of fun. She started by making stepping stones for her garden, upgrading to larger stepping stones, then a garden ball; her mosaic pictures now liven up her yard. When asked about the appeal of mosaic, Schlein says glass holds its color and doesn’t change, unlike watercolors whose hues alter and meld, ending up different from what was anticipated at the start. “Working with glass, it is what you make it.” She likes the colors and pieces and finds it relaxing. “I really enjoy it; I like to spend time doing it.” For the past two years Schlein has continued her classes with Grudsky through the Adult School as well as taking classes with Gina Dominguez at Snapshot Mosaics in Oakland. When she saw Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” at an Impressionists exhibit at the de Young Museum, she used the painting as inspiration for her creation of a mosaic ball shown at the 2011 Members Juried Show at Olive Hyde Art Gallery in Fremont. Grudsky said her design would be perfect for the Hearts in San Francisco series and suggested she submit it for consideration. Hearts in San Francisco is a public art installation begun in 2004 by the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF) to raise funds for lifeenhancing programs. Inspired by the CowParade exhibit of the late 1990s in which life-sized fiberglass cows were decorated by artists and set to roam the streets of major world cities, SFGHF hearts were chosen for the signature Tony Bennett song “I Left My Heart In San Francisco.” Each year fourteen artists are chosen to create eight large (5' tall x 5'9" wide x 3'3" deep) and six tabletop (14" tall x 17" wide x 8" deep) hearts. Schlein submitted her fourpanel layout of “A Starry San Francisco Night,” depicting iconic city landmarks amid a dreamy night sky. “I just thought, ‘That would be fun.’ I was just shocked when they selected me,” says Schlein. “I was

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just very happy about it.” Over 100 submissions were made for this year’s series. A committee of SFGHF staff, board members, and community members determine the participating artists, basing their choices on the creativity expressed in the artist’s submission. Thirteen of the 14 artists selected reside in the Bay Area. A fiberglass heart on a stand was sent to Schlein and it took her about three weeks, two to three hours a day, to create “A Starry San Francisco Night,” made of stained glass and millefiori glass from Murano, Italy. While project organizers provide funds for the artist’s materials, Schlein decided to take care of her own costs, making her heart a donation. Schlein’s tabletop heart will be auctioned alongside the other artists’ creations at the 7th Annual Heroes & Hearts Luncheon on the field of AT&T Park Thursday, February 9.The event pays tribute to community heroes and serves to remind the public about the importance of San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, the City’s only trauma center, which treats over 100,000 patients annually. Proceeds from the artworks, Heroes & Hearts Luncheon, and Hearts After Dark evening party have raised almost $7 million for the hospital. On January 26, the six tabletop hearts were unveiled at Macy’s in Union Square by SFGHF Board Member and Heroes & Hearts Luncheon CoChair Connie Shanahan. “It was exciting,” says Schlein. “Somebody told me I had the prize for the most friends who went.” The hearts will be on display in the window of Macy’s (Stockton Street side) through February 8. Two complimentary tickets were given to Schlein for the Heroes & Hearts Luncheon, which sells out each year with over 850 attendees; another honor was bestowed when her heart was chosen to appear on the cover of Where magazine. Schlein’s gorgeous mosaic heart has made an enormous impression in the company of professional and long-time artists such as Josie Grant, Jean-Claude Langer, Rex Ray, and Henry Jackson, not to mention her own instructor Gina Dominguez. While she hasn’t shown much of her work, Schlein has had pieces in Expression Gallery in Berkeley and The Glass Shop in Niles in addition to Olive Hyde Art Gallery. Her work also won a Blue Ribbon at the Alameda County Fair. “I just kind of do it because I enjoy it. Getting involved in commercial stuff isn’t really my thing,” she says. “It’s a good time for me.” Clearly this good time has gone farther than Schlein imagined, and she admits she might have to put up a web site. “It’s escalating to more than I thought I’d be doing.” Though “A Starry San Francisco Night” is the self-admitted pinnacle of her creations thus far, with such talent and heart, there is certainly more starry wonder to come from Barbara Schlein. To learn more about Heroes & Hearts visit http://sfghf.net/hh/. To discover

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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE

January 31, 2012

isit Mission Coffee through the month of February and enjoy the art of Jan Schafir with your coffee, tea, or lunch. Schafir is a signature member of the Society of Western Artists,

She began teaching children in the Arts in the Schools Program sponsored by the Fremont Cultural Arts Council in 1990. She has taught in Yosemite National Park, the La Romita School of Art in Italy, the Bordeaux area of

twice past president of the Fremont Art Association, and the founder of Fremont’s yearly “Open Studios” tour in June. She has been taught by many masters, including Millard Sheets, Gerald Brommer and Tom Nicholas. “I have been painting most of my adult life. Art began as a hobby as I was trained as a professional registered nurse and was practicing visiting nursing in Pittsburgh, Pa. My nursing skills are not lost as I have been a hos-

France, and serves as a shipboard art instructor for the Cunard Cruise Lines. Schafir teaches painting, drawing and composition at her art studio in Fremont. “I love teaching, and have helped many local artists get started in the process and enjoyment of creating art,” says Schafir. In addition to the show at Mission Coffee, Schafir’s paintings can be seen at the Fremont Art Association Gallery, 37697 Niles Boulevard (510) 792-0905 or Jan’s Art Studios, 38215 Fre-

pice volunteer for twenty years. I began my art career by taking lessons locally with the City of Fremont recreation department in drawing, color mixing, and then watercolor painting,” says Schafir. “The spontaneity of watercolor attracted me, as my personality is that of one who welcomes the unplanned challenges in life, sometimes happy, sometimes sad, but never dull. I continue as an impressionistic painter, always excited by the unexpected effects of transparent watercolor.”

mont Boulevard, (510) 7919290. Visit her Web site at www. Jansartstudios.com or contact the artist for more information at (510) 409-2836. The art of Jan Schafir February 1 – 29 Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Mission Coffee 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 409-2836

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