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March 9, 2012

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BY JULIE GRABOWSKI PHOTOS BY DANIEL DESMARAIS Take a thrilling journey through the evolution of man with the dynamic artistry of Cirque du Soleil in their Bay Area production of TOTEM. Fourteen acts follow the rise and progression of the human species, stirring the senses, firing the imagination, and revealing the wonder of human abilities.

“Inspired by the foundation narratives of the first peoples, TOTEM explores the birth and evolution of the world, the relentless curiosity of human beings and their constant desire to excel,” says show writer and director Robert Lepage. “The word TOTEM suggests that human beings carry in their bodies the full potential of

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all living species, even the Thunderbird’s desire to fly to the top of the TOTEM.” A giant turtle rests on the island stage in a reed-lined marsh, a symbol of the Earth and the origins of life.

Clothed in 4,500 mirrors, crystals, and reflective elements, The Crystal Man (Joseph Putignano) represents the life force; his singular, shimmering decent from the heights of the Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) sparking the beginning of life. At his touch, the turtle skin is drawn away to reveal a catch of frogs and fish at play on its skeleton, leaping and spinning around parallel bars in a jubilant display of early life. The wonder and awe continues throughout the evening as attendees are treated to one impressive feat after another. continued on page 2

INDEX It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

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

Places of Worship . . . . . . . . . 36

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

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Strength and control unfold during a fun trip to the beach where two men compete against one another on the high flying rings, only to be outshone by a woman.

Five ladies atop seven-foot tall unicycles display fantastic synchronized balance and precision, tossing bowls from their feet and catching them on top of their heads.

A group of ambitious business men literally scale the heights in the Perches act, ascending, balancing, and whipping around metal perch poles, the tallest of which reaches approximately 33 feet high. It is an exhibition of astounding strength and tremendous body control.

The Fixed Trapeze Duo of

Louis-David Simoneau and Rosalie Ducharme is a flirty battle for supremacy, with beautiful tangles and tussles that enchant and wow.

The men of the Russian Bars emerge as glowing planetary explorers and defy gravity as they bounce from narrow, flexible plank-like bars to flip and spin in gymnastic wonder.

And what would a circus be without clowns? Pippo Crotti and Mykhaylo Usov are hilarious in their showcased escapades and difficulties, definite crowd pleasers who work the audience even before the show begins.

The set is a fantastic creation by Carl Fillion; among the reeds a central tilted surface serves as a stage entrance as

well as a projection ground that comes to life as a river, ocean, volcanic island, and starry sky.

The surface splits with the “Scorpion Bridge,” a marvelous component that acts as a totem pole, indian carpet, and prow of a boat. The bridge can rise, descend, extend, retract and curl up like a scorpion’s tale.

Intricate, beautiful costumes and haunting, evocative music meld with supremely talented and skilled performers to create

a fantastical, captivating experience that one won’t soon forget.

Created by Guy Laliberte in 1984 in Quebec, Canada, Cirque du Soleil (Circus of the Sun) has an international reach, its acrobatic artistry spanning five continents. In 2011, Cirque presented 21 different shows around the world. TOTEM had its world premier in Montreal on April 22, 2010, going on to visit Quebec City, Amsterdam, London, and North America.

After a 2012 launch at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the tour returns to the U.S., beginning in San Jose. The cast is as

artists become more than men and women—they are demigods, and we are transported into a world of mythology,” says Lepage. And TOTEM most certainly delivers that world. It is a tantalizing treat for the senses that evokes open-mouthed wonder and sheer delight, and the singular wish for more.

TOTEM runs through April 15, Tuesday through Sunday with a break Tuesday, March 20 - Sunday, March 25. For more information, to purchase tickets or preview the show, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem.

international as Cirque’s travels, comprised of 53 artists from 18 countries, including Belarus, Finland, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Moldova, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Russia.

“What is it about the circus that so captivates us? It’s a discipline in which the performers must always go beyond. We witness the transfiguration of the human being. In the short time they are in the air, or performing acrobatic feats, circus

Cirque du Soleil TOTEM March 2 - April 15 Tuesday - Thursday, 8 p.m.

(March 29 and April 12 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.)

Friday & Saturday, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sunday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Taylor Street Bridge (Hwy. 87 and Taylor St.), San Jose www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem Tickets: $58 - $248.50

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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change.

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Tuesdays, Thru Mar 27

Music and Movement with Rachel's Ballet 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Continuing Events Thru - Mar 22

Become a Spanish Language Medical Interpreter $R

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Spanish fluency required

Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6285 Thursday - Sunday, Thru Mar 17

Hidden Treasures

Sample dance class for 3 - 5 year olds

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Thru Mar 29

Read-To-Me Story Time

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Art themes

Centerville Library 3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont (510) 795-2629 Thru Mar 10

12 noon - 5 p.m.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change $

Local Artwork

8 p.m.

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

Humorous take on dating

Thru Mar 18

Cal State East Bay University 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3118 www.csueastbaytickets.com

Dividing the Estate $

Tuesdays, Thru Apr 24 Beginners Guide to Screenwriting $ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Award-winning instructor Jon James Miller DeVry University Campus 6600 Dumbarton Circle., Fremont (510) 791-8639

Unitek College 4670 Auto Mall Parkway, Fremont (510) 552-8845 www.unitekcollege.edu Friday, Mar 9 Thru Saturday, Mar 31

Artwork of John Wedemeyer 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Local artist display Mission Coffee Roasting House

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak

FEATURES Julie Grabowski

39737 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont, CA 94538 510-494-1999 fax 510-796-2462 tricityvoice@aol.com www.tricityvoice.com

Mission Peak Brass Band $ 8 p.m.

Concert covering a wide variety of musical styles

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

Friday, Mar 9

A Taste of the Classics: History's Great Composers 7:30 p.m.

Milpitas Community Concert Band delivers Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Lehar and more

Three-day Watercolor Collage Workshop $R 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Learn the concept of 80/20 and collage techniques

Fremont Art Association 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-9290 www.FremontArtAssociation.org Saturday, Mar 10 – Sunday, Mar 11

March Madness Softball Tournament 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

(Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

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EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach

What’s Happening’s

Leprechaun Land for Wee Folks $R 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Games, activities, and a goodie bag. Ages 2 - 10.

Fremont Teen Center 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 494-4344 www.RegeRec.com

Barbara Lee Senior Center 40 North Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3400

PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

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Unitek College 4670 Auto Mall Parkway, Fremont (510) 552-8845 www.unitekcollege.edu

Friday, Mar 9

Help veterans find career opportunities

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

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak

Help veterans find career opportunities

Friday, Mar 9

Friday, Mar 9 - Sunday, Mar 11

Alameda County Veterans Employment Committee 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Dark comedy

PRODUCTION Ramya Raman

Alameda County Veterans Employment Committee 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesdays, Thru Dec 26

151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004

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Wednesdays, Thru Dec 26

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Sunday, Mar 11

Saturday, Mar 10

Spaghetti Feed $ 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Dinner, silent auction, raffle and face painting

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 793-6285

Saturday, Mar 10

Saturday, Mar 10

"Dreams Die Hard. Survivors of Slavery in America Tell Their Story" 1:30 p.m.

Family Quilting Workshop - R 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Film on human trafficking

School age children and parents learn basic quilting.

Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464 mgeroy@aclibray.org

Niles Discovery Church 255 H Street at 3rd, Fremont 510-797-0895

Saturday, Mar 10

Saturday, Mar 10 Thru Apr 7

Saturday, Mar 10

Children's Program $ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

“Dedicated to You” 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Movie Night $ 7:30 p.m.

Explore musical instruments, learn dance steps, & make a harmonica

Artwork from 12 local artists. Opening Night March 10th from 6 p.m. 9 p.m.

"The Eagle of the Sea"

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

Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050 lilia@artassociationeastbay.com

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Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd (cross street: Dowe Ave) Union City 510-471-2581 www.sacbc.org/bingo

Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA (510) 494-1411 Saturday, Mar 10

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Benefit concert for the children of Tohoku, Japan

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

Bring a friend and this ad, receive FREE warm-up Bingo packet for you and your friend Exp 3/30/12

Union City Sports Center’s Anniversary $ Check-in 8 a.m. (Starts 9:30 a.m.)

Monday, Mar 12

5K/10K Fun Run & Walk

Guest Marvin Stamm

Union City Civic Center (City Hall) 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City (510) 675-5808 http://www.unioncity.ca.us/leisure/sports.center.htm

Yoshi's Jazz Club 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland (510) 885-3167 www.yoshis.com

Sunday, Mar 11

Laurel & Hardy Talkie Matinee $ 4 p.m.

"Way Out West", "Bored of Education" and "The Music Box"

Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA (510) 494-1411 Sunday, Mar 11

Speaker's Event $ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Professor Ari Y. Kelman of Stanford.

Includes light breakfast

Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org

CSUEB Jazz Ensemble Performance 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

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Tri-City Voice Newspaper Needs Your Help We need you to vote for us Sign our petition on change.org http://www.change.org/petitions/tri-city-voice-newspaper-needs-help-bay-area-news-groupmedianews-is-trying-to-put-us-out-of-business The courts do not believe that people care about local independent community newspapers. We need to go back to court with enough names to show community support.

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ON TARGET The slogan could easily be, “Gone today, here tomorrow.” Target, which opened its doors at the NewPark Mall in Newark years ago to much fanfare as a multi-level store with a slick escalator for carts, is gone. Its sister store at the Hub is the sole survivor in Fremont…NOT! Amid another round of fanfare, “The Block,” a 26-acre development at Pacific Commons, welcomed the “Fremont South” Target at 43956 Pacific Commons Boulevard in a formal ceremony held Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The new 139,500 square foot store which opened to the public the following day, is one of 1767 Target stores throughout the United States and includes a wide selection of merchandise as well as fresh produce, meat and baked goods.

Other retail stores and a 16-plex Century Movie Theatre complex with approximately 3,000 seats are in planning and under construction.

They will complete The Block concept by Catellus, designed to be pedestrian friendly and provide a variety of dining & retail establishments.

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Lunch and Learn Program Discusses Disease Process, Treatment, Self-Help Do you suffer from chronic pain throughout your body, along with “tender point” areas that are particularly sensitive to touch or pressure? Do you have trouble sleeping and wake up unrefreshed or experience frequent fatigue? If so, there’s a chance you may have a common health disorder called fibromyalgia.

According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibromyalgia affects two to four percent of the population, with women being much more likely to develop the disorder than men. Some patients with fibromyalgia also may experience symptoms such as depression, anxiety, frequent headaches, digestive upsets, irritable or overactive bladder, and memory or cognitive problems.

“We’re not really sure what causes fibromyalgia, but it appears to be a disorder of the pain processing centers in the brain and nerves,” says Barry Shibuya, M.D., a rheumatologist on the medical staff at Washington Hospital. “The central and peripheral nerves seem to be more sensitive and irritable in people with fibromyalgia, so they sense pain more easily and acutely than other people.”

To help women in the community learn more about fibromyalgia, as well as the latest treatment options and selfhelp strategies, the Washington Women’s Center is hosting a Lunch and Learn session featuring Dr. Shibuya on Wednesday, March 14 from noon to 1 p.m. Washington Women’s Center Coordinator Kathy Hesser, RN, will facilitate the group discussion. The center is located at 2500 Mowry Avenue, Suite 150, in Fremont.

Making an Accurate Diagnosis “Unfortunately, fibromyalgia can be difficult to diagnose because no specific blood tests, X-rays or CT scans can detect it,” Dr. Shibuya says. “There have been some studies using ‘functional’ MRI scans of the brain with radioactive glucose to measure pain reactions in the brain, and areas of the brain associated with pain seem to light up at lower levels of pain in people with fibromyalgia.

This technology is still in the research phase, however.”

Diagnosing fibromyalgia is further complicated because other conditions can cause some symptoms similar to those associated with fibromyalgia.

“Blood tests and X-rays can be used to help rule out other painful conditions

they may have the condition should seek an evaluation from a physician who has experience in treating the disorder.

“Patients and their doctors always want to have a clear and definitive diagnosis, but that’s difficult with fibromyalgia because you can’t ‘see’ the problem,” Dr. Shibuya says. “For example, with a

Although fibromyalgia is not a form of arthritis, it is more common among people who have arthritis. It also is more prevalent in women, who are five to 10 times more likely to get the disease than men. Learn more about fibromyalgia at an upcoming class at the Washington Women's Center.The lecture will take place on Wednesday, March 14 from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Women’s Center Conference Room at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. Register online at www.whhs.com.

such as arthritis and inflammatory diseases such as spondylitis and lupus,” Dr. Shibuya explains. “Another health problem that can mimic the symptoms of fibromyalgia is sleep apnea, which is characterized by abnormal pauses in your breathing while asleep. Sleep apnea can cause fatigue, and if your sleep is constantly interrupted, you also can develop similar aches and pains like fibromyalgia. It’s also important to note that you can have other arthritis problems and still have fibromyalgia as well.”

Because diagnosing fibromyalgia is a complicated process, people who suspect

painful condition like shingles, we can actually see the rash. Or in people who have diabetes, we know that they can experience painful peripheral neuropathy.

So we need to make sure that fibromyalgia is properly diagnosed, ruling out other conditions and following the screening criteria developed by the American College of Rheumatology.”

Lifestyle Modifications Can Alleviate Symptoms There currently is no cure for fibromyalgia, so treatment emphasizes minimizing symptoms and improving the patient’s general health.

“In our society, people have been groomed to believe that there is a pill to cure just about everything, and as physicians we need to do a better job of educating patients about the importance and effectiveness of making lifestyle modifications to improve their health,” Dr. Shibuya says.

“Over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen may ease the pain and stiffness of fibromyalgia,” he notes. “Plus, there are three prescription medications approved by the FDA to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia – duloxetine, milnacipran and pregabalin.

These medications may be helpful, but they are most effective when used in combination with lifestyle modifications such as improving your diet, getting more exercise, improving your sleep habits and reducing your stress level since stress can exacerbate the symptoms of fibromyalgia.”

At the Lunch and Learn session, Dr. Shibuya and Ms. Hesser will be offering guidance on how people with fibromyalgia can be more proactive in managing this chronic condition. They also will discuss the benefits of exercise classes offered at Washington Women’s Center, including the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program and an Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi program that was introduced last fall. Both classes are open to patients with fibromyalgia.

“Because they are in pain, people with fibromyalgia may be resistant to doing exercises,” Dr. Shibuya says.

“While it may be difficult at first, regular exercise often reduces symptoms of pain and fatigue, and also improves sleep. The key is to start out slowly and gradually increase your level of activity.

Over the long run, the more effort you put into making lifestyle modifications, the better the result will be.”

For more information about classes offered at the Washington Women’s Center or to register to attend the upcoming Lunch and Learn session on March 14, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter.

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The Eagle of the Sea (NR)

Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) The Secret World of Arrietty (G)Fri. - Thu. 11:55, 2:15, Fri. - Thu. 2:20, 7:20, 9:45 4:50 John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri. Journey 2: The Mysterious Thu. 12:40, 4:00, 7:00, 10:10 Island (PG)Fri. - Thu. 11:40, 5:05 Chronicle (PG–13) Fri. - Thu.

John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Thu. This Means War (PG–13) 2:00, 8:30

Fri. & Sat. 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 10:00, 12:30

A Thousand Words (PG–13) Sun. - Thu. 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, Fri. - Thu. 11:20, 1:45, 4:20, 7:15, 10:15 10:00

Silent House (R) Fri. - Thu.

11:00, 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 10:20

Act of Valor (R) Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20, 12:01 Journey 2: The Mysterious Infernal Cakewalk (NR) Island 3D(PG)Fri. - Thu. 1:50, 7:15 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20 Safe House (R)Fri. - Thu. 10:45, Felix Revolts (NR) 1:25, 4:15, 7:05, 10:10 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) Gone (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. & Thu. Goddess of the Far West (NR) Astronaut (NR)Fri. 2:30, 5:30, 7:30 Fri. - Thu. 11:30, 1:55, 3:00, 4:20, 6:45, 11:45, The Vow (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 4:40, 9:30 Sat. 7:30 P.M.

12:30, 2:55, 5:10, 7:50, 10:00

10:50, 1:20, 3:55, 6:40, 9:20

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG–13) Fri. -

Thu. 12:10, 5:15 Safe House (R)Fri. - Thu. 11:25, Fri. - Thu. 2:50, 7:45, 10:15 2:15, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 This Means War (PG–13) The Vow (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. Fri. - Thu. 11:30, 2:00, 4:35, 7:15, 9:45 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 Act of Valor (R) Fri. - Thu. Wed. 11:15, 1:55 11:00, 1:40, 4:40, 7:35, 10:15 Thu. 11:15

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG–13) Fri. -

Sat. 11:30 A.M. Sun. 11:30, 4:15

Tales of the Maya Skies (NR)

Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG)

Solarmax (NR) Fri. 12:00 P.M. Dinosaurs Alive! (NR) Fri.

Act of Valor (R) Fri. - Thu.

Fri. - Thu. 12:25, 5:00

11:40, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20

Project X (R) Fri. - Thu. 11:35, 1:00 P.M. Tyler Perry's Good 12:50, 2:05, 3:20, 4:20, 5:40, 6:55, Cosmos 360 (NR) Fri. & Sat. Deeds (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:20, 8:10, 9:15, 10:30 6:30, 8:30 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Thu. Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) 12:00, 6:45 Fri. - Thu. 1:20, 6:00 A Thousand Words (PG–13) Project X (R) Fri. - Thu. 12:20, Fri. - Thu. 11:15, 1:35, 4:10, 7:00, 9:25 2:40, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 UnOfficially Yours(NR) Fri. John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Thu. Thu. 10:55, 1:15, 3:35, 5:55, 8:15, 10:35 11:25, 5:45

Silent House (R) Fri. & Sat. A Thousand Words (PG–13) 12:35, 3:15, 5:45, 8:20, 10:40, 11:20

Fri. - Thu. 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25 Sun. - Thu. 12:35, 3:15, 5:45, 8:20, 10:40 11:10, 1:25, 3:35, 5:50, 8:00, 10:10

Silent House (R) Fri. - Thu.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) Fri. - Thu. 2:40, Island 3D (PG) Fri. - Thu. 11:30, 7:30, 9:55 2:00, 4:30 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) Fri. - Thu. 11:10, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00, 6:50,

Fri. - Thu. 11:00, 12:10, 2:30, 3:40, 4:50, 8:00, 9:05, 10:20 7:10, 8:20, 9:30 The Metropolitan Opera: John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri. Ernani - Encore(NR)Wed. 6:30 Thu. 1:00, 2:35, 4:10, 7:20, 8:55, 10:30

The Metropolitan Opera: Ernani - Encore (NR)Wed. 6:30 Ben-Hur (G) Thu. 2:00, 7:00 Safe House (R)Fri. - Thu. 11:00, 1:45, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri.

& Sat. 11:00, 2:10, 5:20, 8:30, 11:30 Fri. - Thu. 1:10, 3:10, 4:25, 7:40, 9:55, 10:45 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 2:10, 5:20, 8:30 Wanderlust (R)Fri. - Thu. 7:10, 9:35 The Artist (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. 11:25, 1:55, 4:25, 7:00, 9:40 Wed. 11:25, 1:55 Thu. 4:25, 7:00, 9:40

Act of Valor (R) Fri. - Thu. 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 10:00 Project X (R) Fri. - Thu. 12:00, 2:15, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50

John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Thu. 1:30, 4:40, 7:45

A Thousand Words (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:30, 1:50, 4:25, 7:25, 10:05 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG)

Fri. - Thu. 11:45, 4:55

Sun. - Thu. 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55

Fri. 12:00 P.M. Sat. & Sun. 12:30, 2:30 Wed. & Thu. 11:00, 12:00

Fri. 1:00, 3:30 Sat. 1:30, 3:30, 7:30 Sun. 1:30, 3:30 Wed. & Thu. 10:00, 1:00, 3:00

1:50, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05

Wed. 11:45

John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri. -

Dawn of the Space Age (NR) Thu. 11:00, 1:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 10:15 Tyler Perry's Good Fri. & Sat. 4:30 P.M. Deeds (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55, 12:30 Secret of the Rocket (NR)

Tyler Perry's Good Deeds (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:05,

Thu. 10:05 Fri. - Thu. 7:30

7:40, 9:05

Back to the Future Part II(PG)

Sat. 7:00 P.M.

Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) Fri. & Sat. 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45, 12:01 Sun. - Thu. 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Project X (R) Fri. & Sat. 11:00,

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

John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri. John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Thu. Thu. 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 12:00, 2:00, 5:00, 3:00, 9:00 6:00, 8:00, 11:00, 12:01 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 12:00, 2:00, 5:00, A Thousand Words (PG–13) 6:00, 8:00 Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 12:10, 1:20, 2:30, (R)Fri. & Sat. 2:15, 3:40, 4:50, 6:00, 7:10, 8:20, 9:30, Wanderlust The Secret World of 10:40, 11:50 7:05, 11:55 Arrietty (G)Fri. - Thu. 11:15, 1:40, Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 2:15, 7:05 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 12:10, 1:20, 2:30, 4:15 3:40, 4:50, 6:00, 7:10, 8:20, 9:30, 10:40 Wed. 2:15

Journey 2: The Mysterious The Artist (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. Island (PG)Fri. - Thu. 11:25, 4:35, 11:15, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15, 11:45 UnOfficially Yours (NR) Fri.

Sun. - Thu. 11:15, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 & Sat. 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50, 12:10 Chronicle (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. The Secret World of Sun. - Thu. 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 1:55, 7:35 Arrietty (G) Fri. - Thu. 11:45 Safe House(R)Fri. - Thu. 11:05, Journey 2: The Mysterious Silent House (R) Fri. & Sat. 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 10:05 Island (PG) Fri. - Thu. 11:55, 4:45 11:00, 12:01 The Vow (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, Chronicle (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 11:30, 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50, 7:40, 9:50 12:01 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG–13) Fri. - Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, Journey 2: The Mysterious 7:40, 9:50 Thu. 11:45, 5:05, 10:10 Island 3D (PG) Fri. & Sat. 2:20, Fri. - Thu. 2:35, 7:30 The Woman in Black(PG–13) 7:10, 9:35, 12:01 Fri. & Sat. 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30, 11:55 Sun. - Thu. 2:20, 7:10, 9:35 This Means War (PG–13) Sun. - Thu. 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30 Fri. - Thu. 11:10, 4:25, 10:10 Safe House(R)Fri. & Sat. 11:10, Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) Act of Valor (R) Fri. - Thu. Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 11:35, 12:10, 1:15, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50, 12:30 11:05, 1:40, 4:45, 7:25, 10:25 Sun. - Thu. 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 1:50, 2:25, 3:30, 4:05, 4:40, 5:45, 6:20, 6:55, 8:00, 8:35, 9:10, 10:15, 10:50, Tyler Perry's Good The Vow (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. Deeds (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:20, 11:30, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30, 12:01 11:25, 12:30 2:00, 4:40, 6:40, 7:20, 9:15, 10:20 Sun. - Thu. 11:30, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 11:35, 12:10, 1:15, 1:50, 2:25, 3:30, 4:05, 4:40, 5:45, 6:20, Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) Ghost Rider: Spirit of 6:55, 8:00, 8:35, 9:10, 10:15 Fri. - Thu. 12:40, 5:20, 10:00 Vengeance 3D (PG–13) Fri. Project X (R) Fri. - Thu. 11:00, Thu. 11:45, 2:10 The Metropolitan Opera: 12:10, 1:20, 2:30, 3:40, 4:50, 6:00, Fri. & Sat. 4:35, 7:00, 9:25, 11:50 Ernani - Encore(NR) Wed. 6:30 Sun. - Thu. 4:35, 7:00, 9:25 7:10, 8:15, 9:30, 10:30 10:05

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SUBMITTED BY NINA MOORE PHOTOS BY WALTER GARCIA The Fremont Education Foundation (FEF) is busy tabulating the amount raised from its “Safari Adventure – Education in Excellence Gala,” fundraising event held on February 24. Although not all sponsorships and receipts have been received, preliminary results show that FEF will net somewhere around $13,000.

The Foundation would still appreciate donations since the more money raised, the more Innovative Education Grants (IEGs) can be awarded to Fremont’s K-12 teachers for innovative programs in their classrooms.

These grants are intended to fund materials and programs that could not otherwise be funded and to engage students in learning, using innovative teaching techniques.

FEF’s goal is to enhance student achievement, provide experiential opportunities in the

MC Brandon Sass entertains the crowd

arts, foster leadership and character development, and promote physical fitness.

Donations can be made payable to Fremont Education Foundation, IEG Grants Program and mailed to: Fremont Education Foundation 39120 Argonaut Way, #381 Fremont, CA 94538-1304

Also, please note that the FEF Annual After-School Band Telethon is coming up on March 20-22. This telethon raises funds for a different FEF Program-- the after-school band program in grades 4-6 at every FUSD elementary school. Mark your calendars and thank you so much for your support!

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Birth

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Special Life Events

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Obituaries

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ife Cornerstones will acknowledge important events that occur during the cycle of life in our community. In order to give a broad and fair opportunity for all citizens to be recognized, a basic listing is offered at no cost. Such announcements may include births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvah, Quinceañera, etc. Many cultures celebrate different milestones in life and this list will be as inclusive as possible.

Please contact TCV at (510) 494-1999 or email tricityvoice@aol.com for submissions or further information. Free listings are limited to residents and families of the Greater Tri-City Area.

James “Jim” Owen RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 10, 1961-February 13, 2012

Brian L. O’Neil RESIDENT OF FREMONT Obituary February 7, 1944-February 18, 2012

Eugenio Zertuche RESIDENT OF UNION CITY August 14, 1936-February 23, 2012

John W. Keegan

Eleanor E. Jardine RESIDENT OF CASTRO VALLEY April 25, 1965 - February 24, 2012

Rebecca A. Eyre RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 26, 2012

Juan D. Rodriguez-Limo

Danny L. Santellano

RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 26, 2012

Wilfredo C. Campo RESIDENT OF NEWARK August 28, 1942-March 2, 2012

Norma H. Ervin RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 19, 1931-March 3, 2012

Maurilio Campos-Padilla RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 13, 1938-March 4, 2012

Lorraine L. Greene RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 23, 1936-March 4, 2012

Gregoria D. Maniling RESIDENT OF NEWARK January 2, 1927-March 4, 2012

Judy Thurston RESIDENT OF HAYWARD December 20, 1950-March 4, 2012

Marian E. Winegar RESIDENT OF LINCOLN January 5, 1920-March 5, 2012

Lourdes R. Banuelos RESIDENT OF NEWARK February 11, 1933-March 6, 2012

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Virgie A. Smith RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 22, 1913 - February 24, 2012

RESIDENT OF CAMINO February 19, 1938-February 28, 2012

RESIDENT OF NEWARK August 15, 1955-March 1, 2012

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont

Regina M. Frick RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 10, 1930 - February 24, 2012

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

Frank P. Haas RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 17, 1942 - February 27, 2012

John R. Austin RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 21, 1922 - February 28, 2012

Angelita Nunez Muratalla RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 29, 20122

Alvin M. Arakaki RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 16, 1946 – March 1, 2012

Edna Gamba RESIDENT OF NEWARK February 22, 1915 – March 4, 2012

James V. Garvella RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 25, 1936 – March 5, 2012

Robert L. Rider RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 24, 1938 - March 7, 2012

Richard Lavattiata RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 7, 1934 - March 7, 2012 Berge • Pappas • Smith

Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont

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SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE THARA The California State University (CSU) recently announced partnerships with Cengage Learning, CourseSmart® and Follett that will provide more than 5,000 of the most popular eTextbooks at discounted prices as part of a system-wide digital textbook rental program.

“This program will ease the financial burden on students by providing access to quality online materials that are priced significantly lower than traditional textbooks,” said Gerry Hanley, senior director of CSU Academic Technology Services and executive director of the Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT). “Our exceptional partners in this collaboration share in the commitment to maintaining affordability for our students. We will continue to explore opportunities for lower-cost course materials that students need to reach their goal of a college degree.”

Beginning in the fall, students will be have the choice to rent

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digital versions of texts – eTextbooks – at a cost savings of 60 percent or more compared with the cost of purchasing the same text as a new printed version. Students will have access to the digital material for the length of the academic term and also have the option to print out the material from the eTextbooks. They can be rented conveniently by CSU students through their campus bookstore supported by CengageBrain.com, CourseSmart.com and CafeScribe.com. eTextbooks and other digital materials will be available through laptops, desktops, tablets and various other devices, and can be accessed online or offline and include interactive capabilities such as note-taking and highlighting.

This spring the three partners will work with the CSU to market the discounted eTextbooks, and to provide professional development opportunities for faculty on the interactive capabilities of these services to help improve learning outcomes of students.

Cengage Learning, CourseSmart and Follett have also committed

to providing the CSU with plans for the continued improvement of the accessibility of their eReaders and eTextbooks.

The CSU’s digital rental program is just one facet of the system’s Affordable Learning Solutions initiative. Launched in 2010, Affordable Learning Solutions is guided by the three key principles of choice, affordability and accessibility to provide students with more affordable course materials while offering greater access to no-cost or low-cost academic content for faculty.

Under the initiative, the CSU has produced innovative business strategies and technologies that drive down the cost of learning resources for students while offering greater access to no- or lowcost academic content for faculty.

In 2011-12, CSU saved students approximately $62 million by providing lower and no-cost print and digital alternatives to new textbooks and that figure is expected to increase to almost $118 million in savings for students through the shift of using digital alternatives to textbooks. For more information about the Affordable Learning Solutions initiative please visit http://als.csuprojects.org.

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

(510) 739-1000

Rotary Club Mission San Jose Fridays at 12:15 p.m.

Papillon Restaurant 37296 Mission Blvd.

Fremont (510) 656-5056 Visit our club. See why we joined for business & fellowship and stayed to change the world.

We welcome new members

Friendship Force Quarterly meetings Homestays abroad Hosting visitors “Changing the way you see the world” www.ffsfba.org www.thefriendshipforce.org 510-794-6844

Country Club of Washington Township Women’s Club First Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm October through June St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terrace (off Thornton Ave., Fremont) maryingold06@sbcglobal.net 510-656-2521 FREMONT FROSTERS CAKE DECORATORS CLUB 45TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Meeting, Demo, & Sharing 2nd Monday of Month - 7PM At Christ the King Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont Visit Fremontfrosters.com Fremontfrosters@gmail.com Contact Linda 510-794-7002

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

Social hour afterwards at Sim Cottage.

Homeless Solutions Free, monthly one-hour tour Abode Services housing site Hear resident stories Learn how you can help homeless individuals/families.

(510) 657-7409 x203 or visit www.abodeservices.org Because everyone should have a home.

A.M.A.C. The new Conservative AARP.Now over 200,000 members. ATTENTION-Lions, Rotary, TEA, VFW, American Legion, SIRS. Speakers available.

Call to schd., Jan-April 510-938-1118 amacwest@aol.com Association of Mature American Citizens’ Go to our Website www.amac.us

Fremont Cribbage Club Tues-Beginners-No Entry Fee Wed-Advanced $11 Entry Fee 100% Pay Back Top Winners 6:15pm Round Table Pizza 37480 Fremont Blvd. cribbagegr43@yahoo.com Or call Tracy 510-793-6472 American Cribbage Congress www.cribbage.org

New Fremont Chess Club Fremont Symphony Guild

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

Learn more about this dedicated group of music lovers who help bring “Great Music Close to Home” www.fremontsymphony.org We welcome new members!

For more information call 510-656-8763 or 510-371-4859

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

www.newfremontchessclub.org

• Unrated, Bi-Monthly Cash Blitz Tournaments • Expert Lectures • Summer Camps • Casual Games & Blitz All Ages - Fridays - 8-11pm 3375 Country Dr., Fremont 510-623-9935

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

FREE 12 week course for caregivers of someone with serious mental illness Sat., Jan 7, 2012 - 9-11:30am Fremont, Registration required. call Joe Rose 510-378-1578 Email: joerose707@yahoo.com http://NAMI-f2f.blogspot.com

510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com Shout out to your community Our readers can post information including: Activities Announcements For sale Garage sales Group meetings Lost and found For the extremely low cost of $10 for up to 10 weeks, your message will reach thousands of friends and neighbors every Friday in the TCV printed version and continuously online.

TCV has the right to reject any posting to the Community Bulletin Board. Payment must be received in advance.

Payment is for one posting only. Any change will be considered a new posting and incur a new fee.

The “NO” List: • No commercial announcements, services or sales • No personal services (escort services, dating services, etc.)

• No sale items over $100 value • No automobile or real estate sales • No animal sales (nonprofit humane organization adoptions accepted) • No P.O. boxes unless physical address is verified

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FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 Young Eagles Hayward Airport various Saturdays www.vaa29.org Please call with questions 510 703-1466 youngeagles29@aol.com

Meditation, Buddhism in Plain English 7pm - 9pm Tuesdays - Free 36054 Niles Blvd.

650-556-6428 Meditation, Discussion, Q&A with Ajahn Guna, American Buddhist monk in Ajahn Chah Thai Forest Tradition.

All are welcome.

Is Food a Problem for You? Overeaters Anonymous NO dues - NO fees - NO diets Monday 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Ter, Fremont Saturday 10:30 a.m. - Noon 1st Presbyterian Church 35450 Newark Blvd, Newark southernalamedacountyoa.org

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Kennedy High School

Flea Market

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The V After School Program 2:30 - 6:00p.m. Mon-Fri Homework Help/Tutoring Arts & Crafts, Physical Activities. Guitar Lessons Learn Spanish

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Jazzinators East Bay Youth Jazz Band

35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-1902 vidyalayanewark@yahoo.com

Fremont Dahn Yoga Center 42130 Blacow Rd. Fremont Starts on Thurs, Oct 27th Tues from 7:20 to 8:30 PM. Non Members welcome!

Call of Sedona by Ilchi Lee Free classes w/book purchase 510-979-1130 for more info

Free Tax Preparation & E-Filing

Newark Free Tax Preparation & E-Filing

UnionCity Free Tax Preparation & E-Filing

By Fremont Family Resource Center - VITA Program 39155 Liberty St. Fremont CA 94538 1/25/12 - 4/16/12 M-W-F Closed 2/20/12 President's Day Mon & Wed (4 P.M. - 8 P.M.) Fri (10 A.M. - 1 P.M.) No Appointment Needed

Union City Football & Cheer League

By Fremont Family Resource Center - VITA Program Drop off Site

By Fremont Family Resource Center - VITA Program

Season 2012 For more information call Colt Hotline 510-441-8235 or Check our our website www.ucflcolts.org We are also looking for Cheer and Football Coaches

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

GLEE for Grown-Ups! Harmony Fusion Chorus Join us! Real Women.

Real Harmony. Real Fun. Mondays, 7pm–10pm Hill & Valley Club 1809 “B” Street, Hayward Debbie 510-862-1073 www.harmonyfusion.org

Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church

At Newark Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark

Saturdays Feb 11, 18, 25 & March 3 (10 A.M. - 2 P.M.) Call Carolyn Robertson 510-574-2020 No Appointment Needed

At Union City Library 34007 Alavardo-Niles Road

Saturdays Feb 11, 18, 25, March 3 & Sunday March 11 (12 P.M - 4.00 P.M.) Call Carolyn Robertson 510-574-2020 No Appointment Needed

Tues Mar 20, April 3 &17 Bronco Billy’s, Irvington 7-8pm - No Cover chg. https://eastbaytradjazz.org 657-0243 John Soulis, Dir. Mission Gold Jazz Band at Sunol Jazz Cafe 1st & 3rd Wed. 7-9pm

SUBMITTED BY SANDY HALLGREN, LIFE ELDERCARE Do you know how to test yourself to see if you have good balance? A lot of seniors believe they have good balance because they’re still getting around.

But if you would like to know if your balance is as good as you believe, here is a simple test you can do.

First, stand with both hands on top of a table or counter, and place both feet firmly on the floor. Now, with both hands still on the counter for safety, gradually lift one foot. So far, so good? Okay, now lift both hands. You should be standing on only one foot without assistance. Could you stay that way for 10 seconds? If yes, your balance is rather good.

However if you are like a lot of seniors, you felt unsteady and unsure. Perhaps you wouldn’t even take your hands off of the counter.

You’re in good company. Most seniors feel that way. So, what if you do need to improve your balance - is there anything that can help?

Yes! If you are a senior living in the Tri-City area of Fremont, Newark and Union City, call Sandy at LIFE ElderCare 574-2087 to enroll in the free Fall Prevention program. The program provides trained nursing students who will come to your home and instruct you on personalized exercises that will be approved by your doctor which will put the balance back in your life. Improving your balance reduces your risk of falling. A lot of seniors have improved their balance by joining the program and you can too. Call today!

P.S. LIFE ElderCare's 12-week, in-home exercise program is offered at no cost to home-bound seniors age 60 and older. In addition, you'll receive a free home safety assessment, minor home modifications and a comprehensive medication review. These combined measures may help decrease your possibility of a bad fall. If you are concerned about falling, doing fall prevention exercises can make all the difference!

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HOME SALES REPORT

Sunday Tours Old Misssion San Jose SUBMITTED BY DOLORES M. FERENZ For many years the historic Mission San Jose, founded June 11, 1797, has offered docent-led tours to school classes and groups of over 25 people during the week. Starting last November, they offer guided tours on the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. To reserve space on these new tours, call the Mission Gift Shop at 510-67-1797 extension 100.

The tour includes the nineroom Museum, which originally served as the padres’ living quarters, and the 1809 church, which was accurately reconstructed in 1985 at a cost of $5 million. The fee for these Sunday tours is $5 per adult and $2 per student. Children under 16 must be accompanied by at least one adult.

You are asked to reserve space on the tour to assure there will be sufficient docents available to make your visit pleasurable and educational.

Normal hours of operation for the Church and the Museum are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. They are closed on New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

The Old Mission is located at 43300 Mission Boulevard in Fremont. For more information about this jewel of Fremont’s history, visit MissionSanJose.org.

CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 13 Highest $: 469,000 Median $: 363,000 Lowest $: 125,000 Average $: 364,577 ADDRESS

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4760 Audrey Drive 19641 Betrose Court 18442 Carlwyn Drive 3976 Clara Lee Lane 2880 Crystal Court 4375 Gem Avenue 1885 Grove Way 18476 Joseph Drive 18260 Maffey Drive 22227 Morales Court 20187 Normandy Court 4315 Redwood Heights 20517 Waterford Place

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FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 39 Highest $: 1,010,000 Median $: Lowest $: 110,000 Average $: ADDRESS

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37954 Blacow Road 94536 585,000 332 D Street 94536 460,000 4655 Deadwood Drive 94536 450,000 4313 Eggers Drive 94536 480,000 4487 Eggers Drive 94536 485,000 3291 Foxtail Terrace 94536 121,500 220 Kerry Common 94536 495,000 5 Montalban Drive 94536 420,000 35224 Santiago Street 94536 361,000 37321 Sequoia Road 94536 110,000 32 Silk Oak Terrace 94536 325,500 39139 Argonaut Way #108 94538 167,000 43360 Arkwood Street 94538 360,000 1975 Barrymore Common #R 94538 190,000 5684 Butano Park Drive 94538 525,000 5664 Coral Court 94538 395,000 3573 Dayton Common 94538 450,000 40482 Eaton Court 94538 290,000 42524 Fontainebleau Park Lane94538 417,000 5615 Greeley Place 94538 313,000 3683 Jamestown Road 94538 405,000 41723 Meiggs Street 94538 567,000 38581 Princeton Terrace #17 94538 180,000 4037 Randy Common 94538 446,000 42665 Roberts Avenue 94538 401,000 3564 Rockett Drive 94538 258,000 3695 Stevenson Boulevard #E11294538 257,000 1871 Argus Court 94539 1,010,000 685 Rattan Court 94539 669,500 43667 Southerland Way 94539 980,000 42074 Via San Gabriel 94539 840,000 48976 Woodgrove Common 94539 540,000 4228 Darwin Drive 94555 385,000 5253 Diamond Common 94555 650,000 34297 Gadwall Common 94555 348,500 33148 Lake Superior Place 94555 235,000 34632 Pueblo Terrace 94555 295,000 5123 Shalimar Circle #7 94555 344,000 5837 Tan Oak Drive 94555 894,000

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605 Berryessa Street 858 Berryessa Street 1860 Camphor Court 1819 Conway Street 24 Hemlock Lane 1068 North Abbott Avenue 1161 North Abbott Avenue 1071 North Hillview Drive 315 Rio Verde Place #4 412 Timber Way

95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035

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36151 Bayonne Drive 94560 5978 Bitterroot Avenue 94560 7312 Carter Avenue 94560 39821 Cedar Boulevard #103 94560 36435 Colbert Street 94560 6345 Joaquin Murieta Avenue #E94560 5565 Jonathan Drive 94560

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March 9, 2012 5512 McLaughlin Avenue 35571 Newark Boulevard #A 5710 Wintergreen Drive 6328 Zulmida Avenue

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SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 18 Highest $: 499,000 Median $: Lowest $: 89,000 Average $: ADDRESS

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13791 Aurora Drive 1400 Carpentier Street #138 14285 Doolittle Drive 244 Leo Avenue 244 Lorraine Boulevard 14334 Nassau Road 1438 Pierce Avenue 149 Savoy Way 14179 Tiburon Road 2544 West Avenue 133rd 1186 139th Avenue 718 Chico Drive 16006 East 14th Street #119 15408 Hesperian Boulevard 894 Lewelling Boulevard #20 2029 Seaspray Court 15223 Wiley Street 2216 Woodduck Court

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863 Bockman Road 559 Crespi Place 16067 Via Conejo 17429 Via La Jolla 16149 Via Owen

94580 94580 94580 94580 94580

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33651 13th Street 33754 4th Street 324 Appian Way 2566 Bing Court 210 Famoso Plaza 32600 Ithaca Street 31217 Lily Street 2231 Ptarmigan Court 3125 San Juan Place 3269 Santa Isabella Court

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Everything Robotic

BY FRANK TOBE

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Travis Deyle is a post-doctorate researcher at Duke and a recent PhD from GA Tech's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering where he was a member of the Healthcare Robotics Lab and a frequent blogger at Hizook.com. Fortunate for us, he kept a file of 2011 venture funded robotic projects and turned it into an interesting chart: Restoration Robotics $43.0 Million RedZone Robotics $25.0 Million Liquid Robotics $22.0 Million Aldebaran $13.0 Million Medrobotics $11.7 Million Tibion $10.2 Million MakerBot Industries $10.0 Million Harvest Automation $07.8 Million Orotix $05.0 Million ThinkLABS $05.0 Million Precise Path Robotics $04.5 Million VGo Communications $04.3 Million Aethon $01.7 Million CyPhy Works $01.2 Million

known robotics companies, iRobot, has a market cap of just $700 million. This makes robotics a difficult sell to your typical VC firm.

Although these 14 companies represent just a sliver of the 100+ robotic startups that are getting funded in one way or another, they do offer insight into those that are of interest to the venture capital community. Of the companies listed in the chart, it is interesting to note that two are foreign and the biggest investment is for a robotic hair implant device for balding men.

Restoration Robotics and their new ARTAS System provide image-guided technology for hair follicle harvesting. It's a massive market, hence the large investment. They received US FDA clearance mid-2011 and treated their first patient in August, 2011.

Redzone Robotics was featured by Pres.

Obama last year and, in addition to the 2011 funding, received an additional $8.5 million just a few days ago. Their wastewater systems - pipe inspection and cleaning robots - provide critical environmental assistance to municipalities, contractors and engineering firms. Again, a big in-

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Tri-City Voice welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and include an address and daytime telephone number. Only the writer’s name will be published.

Letters that are 350 words or fewer will be given preference.

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VGo telepresence robot, Harvest Automation's nursery robot, Liquid Robotics' wave glider

This chart may not reflect all of the equity investment activity in the robotics market but it is a far cry from the $6.9 billion that went into 997 venture funded deals in web and Internet startup companies over the course of 2011.

Deyle describes why he thinks venture capital (VC) funding for robotics is a tough nut to crack. Robotics companies have large capital requirements for robot hardware, few potential acquirers, and almost no "Google-scale" breakout success stories (i.e., IPOs). One of the best

vestment for a big marketplace.

Liquid Robotics and their wave gliders have been much in the news. They presently have four wave gliders traveling different paths across the Pacific and making their data available to scientists and lay people worldwide. Their gliders are valuable additions to the arsenals of scientific and environmental agencies, fisheries, aquaculture, pollution detection and resource discovery companies as well as defense/security & law enforcement continued on page 21

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BY JESSICA NOËL WAYMIRE For the last year, Alice* has had no place to lay her head. Instead of drawing a cozy bath at the end of a hard week, she seeks out local churches where she can shower.

With no home and no bed, Alice’s car doubles as her bed and transportation. How has she managed to get through this struggle? By finding help through Abode Services.

Fremont based Abode Services began in 1989 when members of the local faith community gathered together to realize a common vision of helping the homeless in southern Alameda County. In the last 23 years, Abode has helped countless community members find homes and jobs through the 22 services they offer. Alice is one of Abode’s success stories. In January, she found a job through a job fair and has been saving up for a place of her own. The HOPE Project Mobile Health Clinic, one of Abode’s many services, was vital in helping Alice in her time of need.

Through them, Alice was able to get leads for work, interview preparation, vouchers for work

clothes, and even new glasses.

Alice’s puppy, Marty, wasn’t overlooked either. HOPE and Abode connected Alice with local veterinary offices to ensure that the sweet puppy she found on the streets was taken care of too.

On March 15 Abode Services will be hosting its 7th Annual Journey Home Breakfast Fundraiser.

This is the only fundraising event the organization holds. The breakfast is a one-hour event, free to anyone who wants to come and learn more about this great organization and its services. During the breakfast, Executive Director Louis Chicoine will share news and updates from the program. A program participant will be sharing a success story. Breakfast attendees can learn about the issues surrounding homelessness in the local community and discover ways of making a difference for this marginalized group.

Donations will be accepted during the breakfast.

The key to Abode’s program is a combination of finding housing for the low-income homeless and offering support services. Abode’s number one goal is to end homelessness. Through their many low-income housing options, they are making that goal a reality. The latest housing option offered through Abode is the Main Street Village in Fremont. According to their Web site Main Street Village is a “green-certified permanent supportive housing complex for homeless and low-income families and individuals in Fremont’s Irvington District.” Abode received more than 2,000 applications for the 63 new units.

In addition to emergency shelter and temporary and

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permanent housing options, Abode offers a number of other services.

One that readers may already be familiar with is the HOPE (Homeless Outreach People Empowerment) Project. This mobile health clinic is a joint project with Tri-City Health Center. HOPE provides medical exams, mental health services, substance abuse recovery, and many other services five days a week throughout Fremont, Livermore, and Pleasanton.

Abode wants its participants to not only find housing and work, but to become well, fully independent individuals. With their many work referral programs, health services, and other support services, Abode has created many success stories. Last year, Abode assisted over 3,500 individuals and more than a quarter of them were children. The charity evaluator service, Charity Navigator, has given Abode four out of four stars for seven years, a distinction received by less than five percent of charitable organizations rated. It is clear that Abode Services has a vital place in this community.

When looking around our tidy suburban neighborhoods, it is easy to think that homelessness isn’t an issue. Homelessness is not isolated to big cities; it is alive and well in the local community. These displaced community members are in dire need of assistance. With the help of volunteers and organizations like Abode Services, those in need can find a fresh start. Please consider volunteering or making a donation to this amazing organization today. Donations are accepted through Abode’s Web site at http://www.abodeservices.org/.

Journey Home Breakfast Fundraiser Thursday, March 15 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Fremont Marriott 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont (510) 657-7409 x203 www.abodeservices.org

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Mattos through the kindness of the Benzler-Lew Family, was also put to good use.

The guest lecturer from City College of San Francisco, Todd Rigg-Carriero, wowed the crowd in the multipurpose room with his review of craters and “What Goes Bump in the Universe”! His interactive presentation and demonstration intrigued all ages, from preschool through adult.

Everyone was now ready to go look for craters on the various planets through the telescopes. Some of the planets were so popular that the lines for the telescopes were up to 10 people long. But, with the expert telescope operators guiding the viewers, everyone was able to see the gems of the universe. As one fourth-grader exclaimed, “Mom! I just saw a cool planet.”

When families wanted to warm up with a cup of tea or hot chocolate, they went to the

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Friday, February 24 was a spectacular night for the Mattos Elementary School “star gazing” party. The sky was clear and the weather was unseasonably warm which brought out many of the school’s families to the annual Astronomy Night.

The event kicked off at 6 p.m. with early telescope viewing.

Twelve telescopes were set up to view planets such as Venus, Jupiter and Mars, in addition to the Pleiades star cluster, the Great Orion Nebula and a few double stars including Almach in the constellation Andromeda. Mattos’ new telescope was acquired through the generous donation of Grace Gellerman and Martin Burbidge, and the David H. Rogers Questar Telescope on loan to

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bake sale for a little treat. The bake sale was in the Susan Burgess Science Lab along with hands on activities such as creating your own craters and mapping the constellations.

Several Kennedy High School student volunteers helped with the hands-on activities. A third grader said to her friend in the science lab, “Let’s try to make a big crater in the sand.”

Mattos Elementary School is the only school in the Fremont Unified School District with a Science Magnet Program called “Soaring into Science.” Mattos has a dedicated science teacher, a science lab for grades 1 – 6 and has at least three science-related events per year for its students and families. To learn more about the school and its science program, visit: http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/ Domain/1173

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March 9, 2012

BY CATHERINE HOU, ELLIOT LIN, BRENDA MIAO, JESSE JEN To get a FREE colorful, durable and fashionable shopping bag, all you need to do is to bring 10+ plastic bags to the following locations: Free Bag Distribution Schedule: 3/10 (Sat) 12noon – 2 p.m Ohlone Flea Market 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Safeway Washington Boulevard 3/11 (Sun) 9 a.m. – 12noon Irvington Farmers Market 12noon - 2 p.m Marina Food Union City 3/10 -11 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Ranch 99 Warm Springs, Marina Food, Warm Springs 3/6 – 15 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Olive Bookstore, 43513 Mission Blvd.

Four high school students, Catherine Hou, Elliot Lin, and Brenda Miao, from Mission San Jose High and Jesse Jen, from Logan High, were determined to do their part in reducing plastic usage after learning about their harmful effects from the PBS documentary “Bag-it.”

Greenwire, an energy news site, reports a single person uses 150 plastic bags each year, resulting in six billion bags that devastate our environment. These longlived polymer monsters kill over 100,000 sea creatures and land animals, as well as deplete our natural oil reserves, using up to three million barrels of oil in California alone. Plastic has dominated our society, its cheap convenience addictive to our frugal communities.

These four students decided it was time to put a stop to this habit, so they joined forces to educate people about the overuse of plastic. They devised a plan to distribute reusable shopping bags in exchange for one-time-use plastic bags, to encourage their community to reduce plastic usage.

To raise money for the bags, they asked ebay, Juniper, Olive Children Foundation, and other local businesses and were able to get more than 1,000 reusable bags worth over $2500.

The team had its first bag distribution at the TGIF Summer Camp Fair at American High School on March 2nd, where they gave away 200 reusable shopping bags, equivalent to reducing 156 pounds of plastic each year.

“It’s not a very novel idea, but if we can reduce over 100 pounds of plastic by giving these materials away, then we’ve done something useful,” one student commented. Indeed, this number is only a tiny dent compared to the growing plastic dump, but the students hope to expand their achievements at future events.

These four students will hand out the reusable bags. Please join their cause and help to save our planet. What you need to do is simple - bring 10+ plastic bags to get the free reusable shopping bag.

Their goal is to distribute 2,000 reusable grocery bags in return for 10 plastic bags each, reducing the impact of 20,000 plastic bags, about 86 gallons of oil which worth $400 each year. They will also be having two clean ups of their community.

One is on Saturday 3/10 at Old Mission Park and another one on Sunday 3/11 at Ohlone College. Both clean ups will start at 2 p.m. and service hours will be available for high school students provided by Olive Children Foundation.

As the future caretakers of the Earth, it is time everyone started a project of their own, something as simple as recycling the plastic found along a road, so that we can create a relatively plastic-free environment. Everyone dreams about making the world a better place, but these four students, are making it an emerging reality, bag by bag.

If each bag is given out, they replace 1/4 of the bags used at a grocery store each time, up to 138,000 bags per year.

Participating TGIF Summer Camp Fair at American High School http://youtu.be/DA9h94UeKvQ For additional information, contact:: info@olivechildren.com

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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE

“Ruby”

“Zoe”

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Ruby is a spayed, red and white pit bull. She is just about 1 year old. Ruby is currently in a foster home but is looking for her forever home. She is kennel trained, potty trained and loves to play with other dogs. She is a sweet natured, lovable girl. If you are interested in meeting her, please contact the shelter. You will fall in love the second you meet her.

Zoe is a spayed, white and black domestic short haired cat. She has tested negative for FIV/FELV and has had her rabies vaccine.

She is ready to go to her forever home today. Zoe is a bit shy of new surroundings, but she is full of love and affection that she is waiting to share with someone. Come visit her today!

Total in Shelter: Dogs - 43 Cats - 27 Other - 10

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG11598965 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Parminder Singh for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Parminder Singh to Parminder Singh Banga The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing: Date: 04/13/2012, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice Date: February 24, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273799# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12618324 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Chance J. Ragland by & thru Mondae Hefter for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Mondae Hefter on behalf of Chance Jacob Ragland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Chance Jacob Ragland to Chance Jacob Hefter The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing: Date: April 27, 2012, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice Date: February 23, 2012 Winifred Y. Smith Judge of the Superior Court 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273792# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12617584 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Girija Bhakthavathsala Prakash for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Girija Bhakthavathsala Prakash filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Girija Bhakthavathsala Prakash to Girija Prakash The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard

and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing: Date: 04/20/2012, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504, Room: N/A The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What’s Happening Tri-City Voice Date: February 17, 2012. illegible Judge of the Superior Court 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/12 CNS-2265137# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12616074 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Danny Hsu and Janice Fong for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Danny Hsu and Janice Fong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Devan Lew Hsu to Devan Lew Fong Jamie Priscilla Hsu to Jamie Priscilla Fong The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing: Date: 04/13/12, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Whats Happenings Tri-City Voice Date: February 07, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9/12 CNS-2262657# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12616571 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Raposa for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Joshua Raposa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Joshua Delton Raposa to Joshua Delton Elliott The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing: Date: 04/13/2012, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What’s Happening’s Tri City Voice Date: February 09, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/12 CNS-2260356#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462178 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Zye Fashion, 111 Fremont Hub Courtyard, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda, 38830 Adcock Dr., Fremont, CA 94536 Rain Fashion Room, LLC, CA, 38830 Adcock Dr., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 1st, 2011 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dennis Quan Zhou, Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 28, 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).

3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273797# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462076-78 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. PosterBoy Industries, 2. Cherry Pick Consulting, 3. Fostaring Class, 38822 Farwell Dr., #19A, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Kevin Bristow, 38822 Farwell Dr., #19A, Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kevin Bristow This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 24, 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).

3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273796# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 461695 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mahout Restaurant, 39700 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda, 1038 Chula Vista Terrace, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA 94086 Teerabe Food and Services LLC, California, 39700 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership

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/ Ted T. Durongbhand, (Manager) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 16, 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).

3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273672# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 461579 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Catholic Traditions, 4410 Cognina Ct., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Kathleen Marie Worley, 4410 Cognina Ct., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kathleen Marie Worley This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 14, 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).

2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/12 CNS-2266408# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 461246 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Epic Brokers, 3833 Peralta Blvd. #B, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda.

RS Group Inc., CA, 44740 Grimmer Blvd., #103, Fremont, cA 94538.

This business is conducted by a Corporation.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec. 2011.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Renu Byardwai, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 7, 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).

2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/12 CNS-2265165# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 461248 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Maxim Property Management, 3833 Peralta Blvd. #B2, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Maxim Management Inc., California, 3833 Peralta Blvd. #B2, 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/ Reav Bhaddwai, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 07, 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).

2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/12 CNS-2265160# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 460568 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Elite Auto Tech, 43263 Osgood Rd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Hasaan Hurte, 1600 Stokes St., San Jose, CA 95126 Peter Olsen, 994 Westlynn Way, #4, Cupertino, CA 95014 This business is conducted by Co-Partners The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Hasaan Hurte, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 23, 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).

2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9/12 CNS-2262645# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 460570 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Omg Sound, 43263 Osgood Rd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Hasaan Hurte, 1600 Stokes St., San Jose, CA 95126 Julie Willey, 1559 Easington Way, San Jose, CA 95126 This business is conducted by co-partners The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as

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PUBLIC NOTICES true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Hasaan Hurte, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 23, 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).

2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9/12 CNS-2262639# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 460024 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pogostick Studio, 673 Woodchuck Pl., Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda Deborah Harrison, 673 Woodchuck Pl., Hayward, CA 94544 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ Deborah Harrison This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 09, 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).

2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9/12 CNS-2262635# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 460859 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Remote Defence, 42840 Christy St. #230, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Remote Defense, Inc., 42840 Christy St., Suite 230, Fremont, CA 94538; Delaware This business is conducted by a corporation.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 26, 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/ Alex Henry Jr., President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 27, 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).

2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/12 CNS-2254075# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459931-459932 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Citibrokers Real Estate, 2. Citidesign, 1025 Dolphin Cmn, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Shirley Nevin, 1025 Dolphine Cmn, Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1986.

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/ Shirley Nevin This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 6, 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).

2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/12 CNS-2254073# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 460904 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sonic Nuance Electronics, 40699 Slayton Street, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Ted Burmas, 40699 Slayton Street, Fremont, CA 94539 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ted Burmas This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 30, 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).

2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/12 CNS-2254069# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 460519 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mission Ridge Family Dentistry, 43693 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Varundeep Grewal DDS, Inc., 3400 Stevenson Blvd., K-27, Fremont, CA 94538; CA 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/ Varundeep Grewal, Owner/President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 23, 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).

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Everything Robotic agencies. Hence the large investment.

Aldebaran Robotics, a French company, makes the Nao and newer Romeo robots which they sell to schools and for robotic soccer and other competitions to promote STEM education, a limited but growing marketplace, hence the midrange venture investment.

Medrobotics is a Carnegie Mellon spin-off focused on surgical applications using flexible snake-like robotic devices for minimally-invasive procedures. Like other medical start-ups, there is a long lead time for product refinement and FDA clearances. Medrobotics has received funding in almost every year since it's inception in 2005.

Tibion Corporation, is a Sunnyvale, CA start-up, providing bionic legs for

stroke rehabilitation. This form of robotic-assisted rehab therapy, therapy with the use of an exoskeleton, is a big step forward from the $300,000+ fixedposition machines previously used.

MakerBot Industries, the 3-D printer maker for the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) crowd, and featured at Maker Faires held all over the country to mammoth crowds, services the DIY, prototyping, small run, and hobby communities while more expensive 3-D printers support the additive manufacturing sector. The Maker Faire Bay Area DIY innovation festival will be held in May in San Mateo, CA. Harvest Automation has a lot of good things going for it: (1) many of it's investors are the very same agriculture businesses that will be buyers of the robots, (2) although focused on nursery automation to begin their business, they are poised to broaden their scope into many other facets of the ag industry, and (3) the key players are experienced in the business of robotics.

Orbotix is the developer of the sphero

smartphone-controlled robotic ball. The ball has no buttons, no battery box, no socket or cord for a charger (although it does have a cup-like charging dock).

Shake it and it glows; put it on the floor and direct it anywhere with your iPhone.

It's a Bluetooth-based, wirelessly-charged device first shown at the 2011 CES in Las Vegas.

ThinkLabs is an Indian education company focused on science and technology. It uses simple robots, sensor enhanced devices, and robot competitions to provide hands-on inspiration for students taking their courses.

Precise Path Robotics began as an entity to participate in the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge and has migrated its navigation system into robotic lawn mowing and other robotic devices to provide maintenance and conditioning of the golf course market.

VGo Communications has thus far produced 2,000 telepresence robots and plans to lower the cost to near $2,000 in

their next production run. You may have seen the ABC News stories about the high school student who couldn't leave home but nevertheless, through the use of the VGo, attended the local high school, piloting his VGo from class to class and up and down the school elevator.

Aethon is a Pittsburgh, PA based mobile robot company that makes robotic carts and tugs for the hospital industry... tugs to pickup and deliver food, medicine, waste materials and general supplies. The company began in 2001 and has had many rounds of financing. This round of $1.74 million was less than the $2.5 million targeted.

CyPhy Works, a maker of small unmanned flying robots used to inspect bridges and other public infrastructure, has also received federal grants and research awards to develop its technology for both commercial, governmental and defense clients.

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BY BERNARD CONDON AP BUSINESS WRITER NEW YORK (AP) – What's not to like about Dow 13,000?

While most investors cheered when the blue-chip index closed above that level Tuesday for the first time since May 2008, some were wringing their hands. The Dow Jones industrial average has left the Dow transportation average behind, and that could mean trouble.

“There's a risk that stocks could slide,” says Bruce McCain, chief strategist at Key Private Bank. Adds Dennis Slothower, editor of the investor newsletter Stealth Stock Daily: “When the Dow leads everything else, that's not a healthy sign.”

The rap on the Dow is that it tracks the biggest, most financially stable companies. Technical analysts, who study previous stock movements to anticipate future ones, say you have to look at other indexes, too.

Take the Dow Jones transportation average, the granddaddy of indexes, which traces its origins to 1884. It tracks railroads, shipping companies and airlines – the businesses that move people and goods through the economy.

This collection of 20 stocks fell 3 percent in February, counting reinvested dividends, while the betterknown Dow Jones industrial average rose 2.5 percent.

Since last April, the high for most indexes last year, the transports have dropped 6 percent, compared with a 1.2 percent gain for the Dow. Technical analysts say that if one index reaches a high and the other doesn't, that means the rally could falter. They say that's what happened before stocks tanked in 1929, 1937 and 2000.

The analysts disagree over how much to worry now.

And the Dow is not the only index climbing fast. A day after the Dow closed at 13,005, the Nasdaq composite index of technology stocks briefly broke through 3,000 for the first time in 11 years.

Still, there are worrisome signs besides transportation stocks that the rally may not last: • The price of gas is up, too. The average for a gallon of unleaded is $3.74, the highest on record this time of year. Some investors believe gas prices are the biggest threat to the rally because when people pay more at the pump, they often spend less elsewhere.

• The Russell 2,000 is still off its high. The popular index of smaller stocks, the kind of iffy outfits that surge when investors feel like taking big risks, has rallied 8 percent this year but is still 6 percent below its high of April 29.

• Traders are scarce. About 4 billion shares are trading every day on the New York Stock Exchange, compared with about 4.4 billion last year. That suggests investors aren't buying with much conviction.

• Main Street still isn't bullish. Investors pulled $137

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billion from U.S. stock mutual funds from last June through January, according to Strategic Insight, an industry consulting group.

Technical analysts watching the transportation average for signals to buy or sell can make your head spin with their talk of “head and shoulders patterns,” “Fibonacci retracements” and “resistance areas.” But even investors who usually talk in normal English have taken note of the lagging index lately and lapsed into techno-speak.

A day after the Dow hit 13,000, David Rosenberg, the normally lucid chief economist at Gluskin Sheff & Associates, put out a report noting the recent “nonconfirmation” signal from the transportation average. A few days earlier, the folks at research group Bespoke Investment wrote a note to clients pointing out the “negative divergence” themselves.

Translation: Watch out.

Investors trying to guess where stocks are heading like to follow the transports because if consumers and businesses are buying more, then all those goods have to be trucked, shipped and flown somewhere, and stocks should be rising.

Technical analysts like to see them rising together with the Dow industrials, and the two hitting highs together. When one hits a high, and the other lags, the technical crowd sees trouble.

That's the gist of the so-called Dow theory, a venerated gauge of when to buy and sell named after Charles Dow, co-founder of The Wall Street Journal. He came up with the first average of 11 railroad and shipping continued on page 23

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companies, including the once mighty Pacific Mail Steamship Co. You'd think a measure devised when Chester A. Arthur was president and men walked around with mutton-chop sideburns would have lost its appeal by now.

But the index has provided a clue to some big turning points in the market, or such its fans say.

Not everyone is not convinced that we're at a turning point now, and that the rally could falter.

Fred Meissner, the writer of the Fred Report, an advisory service for technical investors, doesn't think so. He says the transports, far from lagging the Dow in hitting a high, are actually leading the Dow. It depends, he says, on how you define

MARGARET TALT FREMONT CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso Treasured talents. Some people have them, some do not. There are many talented, artistic students going through the Fremont Unified School District, students with talents to treasure. Two previous articles have discussed what volunteer residents do to give school children cultural arts experiences they might not otherwise have, from drawing to music or dance, as well as what the city offers in the way of cultural arts courses. What about some of the stu-

lagging and leading. He thinks the two indexes are basically hitting highs together. The transports just hit their high earlier – an all-time record of 5,618.25 last July.

“I would be buying stocks here,” he says.

If you find this a bit confusing, there are plenty more straightforward reasons to be optimistic. For starters, stocks are trading at 13 times their estimated per-share earnings for the coming year, cheap compared with the typical 15 times.

Then there's the strengthening U.S. economy. Layoffs are at a four-year low. On Thursday, retailers supplied more good news: Sales in February compared with a year earlier were up a surprising 6.7 percent.

Still, it doesn't hurt to keep an eye on transports. Slothower of the Stealth Stock Daily say he'll hold on to his stocks, but if the index drops below its average close over the past 200 days of 4,954, just 4 percent lower than Friday's close, all bets are off.

“People are being more defensive,” he says. “That's not a good sign.”

dents who have graduated from or are currently attending classes in Fremont schools? What are their perspectives on the cultural arts offerings they experienced?

Niko Arredondo: Niko, a sophomore at Washington High School, explores many ways to express his artistic leanings, but likes pen and ink best, sometimes incorporating marker pens. By exploring different methods to create, Niko feels that he stretches his range of art skills, and said, “With the thought that as an artist your mind wonders, why can’t your work wonder itself?”

Art classes provided at Washington High are fine with him. Niko feels he has a great teacher in Todd Elkin, who

Rotarians hear about 49er stadium SUBMITTED BY FRANK DE SMIDT The February 27, 2012 Milpitas Rotary meeting featured speaker was SF 49er's Director of Corporate Communications, Steve Weakland who spoke about the new Santa Clara 49ers Stadium. He reported the stadium would hold 68,500 fans for NFL games and up to 75,000 to 80,000 for Superbowl games. It would also be available for other events like World Cup Soccer, college bowl games, concerts, and more.

Rotarians hear about 49er stadium

Laura Ramie

urges students to a stage where they can’t resist picking up a brush or pen and creating what’s on their minds.

Realizing that he prefers to draw and is easily distracted from other studies, Niko is beginning to understand that

those other courses may have roles to play in his future too. He plans to obtain an art degree, then hopes to move into a field where art plays a role, such as advertising and magazines. continued on page 33

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Coach Vandenburgh, the first Coach for the Pioneers, presented the Pioneer Athletics Department and one current player with the Inspiration award. Associate Athletic Director Sara Judd and President Morishita accepted the award on behalf of the University.

“It was inspiring to see our living history sitting together watching the 2012 team compete 50 years after they took the floor as Pioneers and gave birth to our Intercollegiate Athletic program,” said Judd.

The Inspiration award, started in 1961-62 by Vandenburgh, goes to the player who tirelessly inspires and encourages his team both on and off the court. This will become an annual award, courtesy of the Pioneers First Basketball team,

himself in practice and in games for the Pioneers.

Basketball was the first Cal State Hayward sport played at an official intercollegiate athletic event on December 6, 1961 when the 1961-62 Pioneer men’s basketball team faced Sacramento State. The Pioneers played their home games at Hayward High School and practiced at Hayward and Sunset High schools. The Pioneers finished with an overall record of 14-12 and tied with University of Nevada-Reno for second place in the Far Western Conference that year.

“It was a memorable weekend. To honor Bill Vandenburgh and his first team was a notable occasion.

Many of my fellow players told me how much they enjoyed all the activities. The tour was an excellent start to the day. All enjoyed seeing the university campus and its offerings,” added Keller.

and will be presented to one basketball player each season. The player will be presented with a plaque and his name will appear on the large perpetual plaque that will be displayed in the trophy case in the gym.

Adam Watts, a senior for the Pioneers, was named the Inspiration Award Winner for 2012. Head Basketball Coach Will Biggs describes Watts as a true team player who puts the team first and constantly gives selflessly of

“Thanks to the CSUEB Athletic Department and staff for their hard work. Special thanks to Debby DeAngelis, Dawn Ellerbe, Sara Judd, Nancy Oporto and Kelly Hayes for their efforts. Greg Bistline did a tremendous amount of work. He kept me in line and helped enormously to organize the schedule of events. THANKS. A wonderful group of people made a wonderful day happen. You are super,” concluded Keller appreciatively.

SUBMITTED BY MARTY VALDEZ, CSUEB The original Pioneer men’s basketball teams of the 1960s were honored by the Cal State University, East Bay (CSUEB) Athletic Department during Homecoming on February 11. CSUEB athletic hall of famer and first men’s basketball coach Bill Vandenburgh and 12 of his players came from as far afield as Washington State and Oklahoma to attend the day-long festivities.

They played when the University was still called Alameda State College.

The players toured the CSUEB campus and met for dinner at the Ranch in Hayward. This is where the team had their pre-game meals back in 1961. Art Keller, a member of the first team and the player to score the first basket for the Pioneers, worked closely with the University to organize the reunion.

“We had a wonderful time at the University for our reunion. We were happy with the tour and excited that President Leroy Morishita, his wife Barbara and some of his staff could join us for dinner. His talk was inspiring and heart-warming,” said Keller.

The team attended the Homecoming game and was recognized during half-time; each player was honored with a commemorative trophy from the University.

“We appreciate the University recognizing us during the half-time of the basketball game,” Keller said.

“When we gathered for the group shot, there must have been more than 20 people on the court taking pictures of us; mostly students. The crowd was great and so supportive; it was wonderful for the old timers and the new timers to get together. We’re still talking about it. President Morishita greeted, shook hands with and presented each of us with a wonderful gift.

The latter was a wonderful surprise and we shall cherish the glass crystal statuette forever.”

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SUBMITTED BY EVREN ODCIKIN Belva Davis, the award-winning host of This Week in Northern California on KQED Public Television, has announced she will retire from the anchor chair after 19 years. Davis, who was the first female African-American TV journalist in the West, has been in broadcast journalism for almost half a century. She has reported on many of the most important stories of our time, including the UC Berkeley Free Speech Movement student protests, the birth of the Black Panthers, the Peoples Temple cult that ended in the mass suicides at Jonestown, the assassinations of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, the onset of the AIDS epidemic, and the terrorist attacks on the U.S. embassy in Tanzania that first put Osama bin Laden on the FBI’s Most Wanted List.

Davis will lead KQED Public Television’s expanded coverage of the 2012 local and national elections before giving her final broadcast on Friday, November 9, 2012. KQED will celebrate Davis’s career throughout the year, which will culminate with a special event commemorating her distinguished legacy.

“I have enjoyed a unique and long career here in the Bay Area and have been witness to some of the most explosive stories of the last half century.

I’m truly thankful for the support of everyone at KQED and the loyalty of our audiences throughout my time on the air,” said Davis, who has received several dozen awards for her journalism, including eight local Emmys. “I began my career with the coverage of the 1964 elections and I’m thrilled that I shall be devoting my last months on the air to the elections of 2012.”

“Belva Davis is an icon of fair, thorough and local journalism and she has opened up so many doors for women and African Americans in television and beyond,” said John Boland, KQED president. “We count ourselves lucky to have had such a trailblazer as part of the KQED family. We will continue our commitment to our weekly public affairs and news programming and will build on the insightful and thought-provoking coverage that Belva has so brilliantly led over the last two decades.”

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“I want to recognize the extraordinary contribution that Belva has made to the debate in our state,” U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said. "When she speaks, people listen.

They respect what she has to say and we're very, very proud of her.”

Prior to her post on KQED-9, Davis anchored news programs on Bay Area stations KPIX-TV and KRON-TV. She is also the author of a memoir, “Never in My Wildest Dreams: A Black Woman’s Life in Journalism” which chronicles her experience as the first African-American woman hired to work as a television news reporter on the West Coast. An inspiration for professional and aspiring journalists, Davis has interviewed several U.S. presidents and other world leaders. She is also celebrated for her community involvement as a board member for various Bay area non-profits and a staunch supporter of numerous cultural institutions.

This Week in Northern California airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 a.m. on KQED 9 and KQED Life. Encore presentations on KQED World are on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1 a.m.

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

Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD March 2 Officers responded to report of a possible burglary on Arapaho Ave. A young child and Nanny were home when a male entered the residence. The victims locked themselves inside of a room. Officers responded code 3 and contacted the woman and child outside of the house. Sgt. Crandall assembled an entry team and cleared the residence. The house was ransacked and jewelry was stolen. Suspect described as a black adult male, 25-35 yrs, 6’00”, bald with a skinny build. Case investigated by Officer Stone.

Officers were dispatched to a report of a person shooting what appeared to be a BB gun in the southern end of the city. The suspect vehicle was described as an Enterprise box truck. Sgt. Delema and other traffic officers spotted the vehicle near Mission Boulevard / Stevenson Boulevard as they were investigating a traffic collision. The vehicle was stopped and Officers located a pellet gun. The driver, an adult male, was arrested for possessing a fraudulent identification card. Case investigated by Officer Fullenbach.

Officer Edwards attempted to stop a pedestrian for a minor violation and the suspect led him on a short foot pursuit. The parolee - adult male - who dumped a backpack along his escape route was quickly caught.

Inside the back was a fake handgun. He was booked for drug violations and a parole hold.

A witness heard a vehicle collision and went to investigate. The witness followed one of the involved vehicles as he left the scene. The witness directed officers to the suspect, and Officer Newton and FTO Sasser arrested an adult male for hit and run.

Sgt. Gott found a group of males in Central Park east of the police department after 10 p.m. and asked them to leave. One male was uncooperative and argued, becoming confrontational. He attempted to walk away and a struggle ensued. One adult male was ar-

rested for resisting arrest and battery on a police officer.

A shooting occurred at an occupied dwelling - 5400 block of Curtis Street. The reporting party heard five shots fired and found three holes in her front window.

A vehicle was heard leaving the area but none seen.

March 3 Officers responded to the American Animal Care Center for a report of a male threatening to assault the employees for not tending to his pets. The suspect told the employees that he had a gun and does not care if he has to shoot someone. A parolee is arrested for Criminal Threats and a potential Parole Violation.

Two males broke into the soon to be open Target at Pacific Commons and took several electronic items.

They were last seen fleeing in a U-haul type truck. Investigated by Officer Greenberg Sergeant McCormick spotted a male running from him in the area of Papazian and Fremont. The male was tracked to the Bottle Shop where he gave up. A search of the male’s person recovered a dagger, hashish, and marijuana.

Officer Blass was dispatched to a report of a hit and run collision in the area of Glenmoor and Peralta. The suspect vehicle fled into the office buildings at the north end of Glenmoor. Officer Foster spotted a male walking near the offices and Officer Blass found the suspect vehicle. Officer Foster ended up arresting an adult male for carrying a dirk or dagger and Blass arrested the driver for DUI and hit and run.

March 4 CSO Anders investigated a residential burglary that occurred on Wellington Place. The unknown suspect(s) entered the home via an open window.

Officer Bobbitt stopped a pedestrian adult male on Fremont near Delaware and arrested him for possession of a dirk or dagger, possession of burglary tools, possession of drug paraphernalia and probation violation.

Officer W. Johnson contacted an adult male at Wells Fargo regarding a panhandling compliant and arrested him for public intoxication.

Multiple units responded to Central Park on a missing 4-year-old boy. The boy wandered away from his

mother on the east side of the lake and went missing for some time. The boy was eventually located and returned to his family unharmed.

Armed robbery was reported at Starbucks (Mission/Warm Springs). Employees sitting in their car waiting for the store to open were confronted by a Black male adult, 5’10”-6’00”, skinny build wearing dark clothing and armed with a silver revolver. He relieved one employee of her black backpack and was seen fleeing the scene in a 2- or 4-door blue Chevrolet.

Investigated by Officer Wilson.

March, 5 Officers conducted a warrant service in at Motel 6 North. During the warrant service, over 17 grams of methamphetamine, $20,000 in cash, and scales/packaging were located.

Officers responded to a residential burglary that just occurred on Cade Drive. The victim stated he went for a walk and when he returned home, he was confronted by two males in his house. The males tied him up with a telephone cord and covered his face while they continued to ransack the home. The victim eventually freed himself and called 911; the suspects fled prior to our arrival. The suspects were described as two black males, in their 20’s, with short hair. Detectives respond to assist with the investigation and are currently following up on the case.

Officers responded to a suspicious circumstance on Cougar Circle after a postal worker heard an audible alarm activate and a male run from the house. When the officers arrived, they located a broken window to the rear of the house. The suspect was described as a dark-skinned male, early 20’s, wearing a blue t-shirt.

Officers respond to Taco Bell on Grimmer Blvd. for a disturbance. The caller reported that a male suspect punched the manager in face and was being held down by customers. Joseph Harrell was arrested for battery and public intoxication.

Road rage incident reported between pick-up and motorcycle results in a minor injury collision at Mission Blvd and Sullivan Underpass. Investigated by Officer Snow.

Another Newark neighborhood is forming a Neighborhood Watch group!

Neighbors on Surrey Court 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 It’s time to stand up to crime.

Together we can make a difference!

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EARTHTALK® PHOTO CREDIT: ZACHARY GRAHAM/FLICKR Dear EarthTalk: What caused Solyndra, a leading American solar panel maker, to fail last fall and what are the implications for U.S. alternative energy industries Walt Bottone, Englewood, NJ Solyndra was a California-based maker of thin-film solar cells affixed to cylindrical panels that could deliver more energy than conventional flat photovoltaic panels. The company’s novel system mounted these flexible cells, made of copper, indium, gallium and diselenide (so-called CIGS), onto cylindrical tubes where they could absorb energy from any direction, including from indirect and reflected light.

Solyndra’s technology was so promising that the U.S. government provided $535 million in loan guarantees— whereby taxpayers foot the payback bill to lenders if a borrower fails. And fail Solyndra did: In September 2011 the company ceased operations, laid off all employees, and filed for bankruptcy.

What caused this shooting star of alternative energy to burn out so spectacularly after just six years in business and such a large investment? Part of what made Solyndra’s technology so promising was its low cost compared to traditional photovoltaic panels that relied on once costlier silicon. “When Solyndra launched, processed silicon

E - THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE was selling at historic highs, which made CIGS a cheaper option,” reports Rachel Swaby in Wired Magazine.

“But silicon producers overreacted to the price run-up and flooded the market.” The result was that silicon prices dropped 90 percent, eliminating CIGS’ initial price advantage.

Another problem for Solyndra was the falling price of natural gas—the cleanest of the readily available fossil fuels—as extractors implemented new technologies including horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to get at formerly inaccessible domestic reserves in shale rock. In 2001 shale gas accounted for two percent of U.S. natural gas output, while today that number is closer to 30 percent. The result of this increased supply is that the price of natural gas has fallen by some 77 percent since 2008, meaning utilities can produce electricity from it much cheaper as well. “Renewables simply can’t compete,” adds Swaby.

The final blow to Solyndra was China’s creation of a $30 billion credit line for its nascent solar industry. “The result: Chinese firms went from making just six percent of the world’s solar cells in 2005 to manufacturing more than half of them today,” says Swaby. U.S. market share is now just seven percent.

Low natural gas prices have also hurt other renewables, especially given the slow economy and its stifling effect on innovation. To wit, the rate of new wind-turbine installations in the U.S.

has declined by more than half since 2008. “The fossil fuel industry and its allies in Congress clearly see the solar and wind industries as a threat and will try to kill [them],” says Representative Edward Markey, a top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Regardless of the challenges in furthering renewables, the White House remains committed to the greener path. In his recent State of the Union, President Obama renewed the call for a federal Renewable Energy Standard that would force utilities to derive significant percentages of their power from cleaner, greener sources. This would provide

much-needed regulatory uniformity and a more robust and consistent market for renewable power, wherever solar panels, wind turbines or other equipment happen to be manufactured.

CONTACTS: Solyndra, www.solyndra.com; Wired, www.wired.com.

EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com).

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Fishing Day SUBMITTED BY FRANK DE SMIDT Milpitas Rotarians assisted by family members, Milpitas Police Officers, Milpitas Firefighters, and volunteers from Milpitas High School's Rotary Interact Club held Milpitas Rotary Fishing Day for about 60 Fourth Grade students from Rose School at Ed Levin Park's Spring Valley Pond on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The pond, previously stocked with catfish, was provided with fresh trout this year.

Each participating student was furnished with their own tackle box and the use of a "Fishing In The City" rod and reel set. Lunch was provided by Rotary to the participants and volunteers. Five big fish were landed at this event.

15Students sporting their new "Let's Go Fishing" shirts supplied by Evinrude, with Rotarians, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Interacters volunteering at this successful Rotary Fishing Day

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SUBMITTED BY COLONEL GARRETT YEE I don't know where January went. It feels like I just sent the last letter home. The big news for January is that Maria and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary half a world away

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from each other. Next year, we'll be together for our 27th. I also got 20 boxes from the Alameda County Blue Star Moms-this was a huge surprise!

We forwarded the boxes to our team members stationed at various sites throughout Afghanistan. Thanks to the Blue Star Moms!

Much of this past month has focused on issues related to the Kabul area making short day trips to the various sites in the region. Travel in Kabul in the winter has its challenges-when the roads ice over, travel is tricky. This is in addition to the threat of attacks on the roads.

Two of my flights out to forward operating bases got cancelled due to weather conditions-mostly snow. On Camp Phoenix, which is in Kabul and where I call "home,"

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main warm. Did I mention it gets cold here in the winter?

Temperatures are usually below freezing and the trip that I make to the bathroom in the middle of the night in slippers and shorts is really COLD. The snow we received in January helped to clear the air and place a nice blanket of white around Camp Phoenix.

My duties in Southwest Asia include working with commercial communications systems. It involves visiting sites around Southwest Asia, meeting with we have an occasional bazaar where local merchants come onto our base to sell their goods. So we had one bazaar in January and they always have plenty of carpets.

As we make our trips around Kabul, we see Afghan people going about their daily busi-

ness. We see children walking to school, kids herding sheep around town in the middle of the road, merchants selling anything from food to automobile parts, police trying to control traffic, and lots of traffic. The traffic is horrible, especially on Friday when the local Afghan people take the day off from work. When traffic comes to a halt, kids come up to wash our windows and ask for money.

Kabul has a serious pollution problem, especially in the winter when the local residents burn almost anything just to re-

the units we support, and ensuring they have what they need so that they have efficient, reliable, and secure communications. I spent much of January preparing for our annual gathering in late January where I will travel to Atlanta, Georgia (yes, the United States) to meet with all of the various Department of Defense agencies and other organizations that support our mission.

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Kuwait. Travel in the winter requires patience and so you have to start early to get to where you want to go. I was able to catch a helicopter flight directly out from Camp Phoenix to

and checked in with some of the units we support.

The next day, I flew in a C17 aircraft down to Kandahar Air Field. As we boarded the aircraft, no one missed the fact

Bagram Air Base. On the way to Bagram, we had to stop and refuel at Forward Operating Base Airborne, which is in the middle of a mountain range.

What a sight in winter! I took several photos of the snow covered mountains.

Upon arrival in Bagram, my team picked me up and escorted me back to our headquarters building. Here I had the honor and privilege to promote one of my officers, First Lieutenant Miller to the rank of Captain. Getting a promotion in a war zone does not happen very often so these events take on a special significance. While in Bagram, I spent some time with the team

that this was a special flight carrying one of our fallen Warriors. Secured to the forward end of aircraft floor lay a metal casket with the United States flag pulled tight over the top.

By choice, I sat next to the casket to help watch over this fallen Warrior during this short part of the long journey back home. During the flight I could not help but to think about whom it may have been, about the loss for the family, the loss for the unit, the loss for our Nation, about the ultimate sacrifice right there before me that recently took place. Before leaving the aircraft, I said a short prayer for the family.

The most striking difference in Kandahar from Bagram is the weather. In Bagram, the temperature is around zero degrees with snow while Kandahar does not normally get snow nor does it get as cold. Kandahar has a boardwalk area where local vendors sell rugs and souvenirs. It's something to do if you get some free time, which is not often. Captain Singhaseni is finishing his tour in Afghanistan and Major Ketz is taking his place as my engineer.

While at the boardwalk, we had a short "ceremony" to hand the local Roshan cell phone from CPT Singhaseni to MAJ Ketz.

Lieutenant Colonel Rinaman took the phone from CPT Singhaseni and handed it over to MAJ Ketz as a symbolic transfer of responsibilities.

I finally got down to Ali Al Saleem Air Field in Kuwait after a full day of travel, where a drive team picked us up to make the two-hour trek to Camp Arifjan. While at Camp Arifjan, we took a trip to the Kuwait Naval Base to look at a few projects underway. This is the first time that I've actually seen water along the coast-normally we just see lots of sand...

We spent a few more days down at Camp Arifjan prior to beginning our trip to Atlanta.

Finally, after a delayed 14-hour flight from Kuwait followed by an additional 3-hour delay at Dulles, we made it to Atlanta.

While in Atlanta, we spent our time working on future strategic plans with our U.S. partners. Here is the bonus: Maria came out to Atlanta. Although my days were filled with work, I did have the evenings off and so we were able to spend some time together. When it was time for us to part, it was a bit

sad but we were thankful to have some time together.

Back in Soutwest Asia, my first stop included a visit to KCrossing with one of my fellow Colonels, Larry Thoms. On December 20, 2011, the last vehicle out of Iraq passed through K-Crossing before closing the gates shut. As I said in a prior update, one can't help but to feel a bit in awe knowing that we are living through a historic period in our

generation. Six months ago, many of us felt we would not be out of Iraq. COL Thoms and I arrived in Southwest Asia on the same day back in October so we have seen up close the end of the Iraq War. At 8 p.m. on the last day of January, two days after arriving in Kuwait, our Master Sergeant came up to me and said that I had to leave for the air field in less than two hours to catch a 3 a.m. flight into Kandahar.

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New novel in series chronicles teenagers’ quest to save lost mother from magical prison “Mad Lavender,” a young adult fantasy novel by S. C. Williams, tells the story of a mother trapped in a kingdom inhabited by elves and dragons and the efforts of her husband and children to bring her home.

In this second book of the successful Sanctuary series, readers find Christina, the mother who sacrificed herself to save her son in the first novel, “Sanctuary” (ISBN 1453720634), imprisoned in an elf form but still very human on the inside. Bound by magic and renamed Mad Lavender by her captors, she learns the secrets of elfin craftsmanship and uses them to send a message to her family. Her husband, Ben, and teenage children, Marissa and Jacob, begin to plan the journey from their home to the hidden elfin realm that lies somewhere just around the corner.

A contemporary fantasy set in the rolling hills of northern California, featuring the mysterious canyons of Hayward, Castro Valley and Sunol, “Mad Lavender” reveals greater richness in the magical world hidden from sight but right next door. Dragons feature prominently in the novel, with detailed descriptions of their flying and unique abilities. Written to engage and entertain, the book's adventures and somewhat sarcastic humor are aimed at teenage and adult readers.

“Family members, be they human, fairy, gargoyle or even elf, are vital to our survival, whether you live in the magical realm or your own zip code,” says Williams. “My book develops that concept with humor and adventure.”

She likens “Sanctuary,” the first book in the series, to the burst out of the starting gates and felt the race had not finished as she wrote “Mad Lavender” which took only six months to complete and in which the characters have been developed further and now take on lives of their own.

“There are supposedly 200 self-published books, daily,” says Williams. “Self-publishing is an interesting field, an a la carte process. You choose the services for which you wish to pay. For example, one can write a manuscript, create a cover and pay for publishing without any professional intervention. I wrote my manuscript, produced my own illustrations and design but paid for editing, professional review of artwork and for independent reviews of my work. So, before final printing, I had a very good idea of my strengths and weaknesses and what to emphasize next time. continued on page 34

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Olive Hyde Art Guild scholarship winner Ruth Lee

Ruth Lee and Michelle Lee are winners of Olive Hyde Art Guild scholarships. (Although Ruth and Michelle share the same last name, they are not sisters.) These scholarships are not won easily. Applicants are required to provide a portfolio of artwork, have a minimum GPA of 2.50, provide letters of recommendation from a Fremont High School art instructor and a school counselor, and have written permission from a parent or guardian. Annually, OHAG awards the first place winner $2,000 and two honorable mention winners each receive $1,000. Financial need is not involved as awards are based on artistic merit only. Funding for the scholarships comes through membership dues and a gala event held each December when artists are invited to display and sell their work.

Michelle Lee: Starting at Hopkins Junior High and continuing at Mission San Jose High School, Michelle took her first art courses, which did much to

encourage her to draw. She also enrolled in private art classes as well. At college she has found art courses more demanding, instilling self-discipline to meet deadlines. Although Michelle uses graphite, charcoal, watercolor, pastel, digital and occasionally colored pencil to express art, her medium of choice is oil.

Michelle dreams of becoming an animator and perhaps later on a teacher.

She says, “The best thing about animation is the fact that animators can make their imagination into reality.”

Ruth Lee: Ruth became involved in woodworking and drafting programs in the eighth grade and continued in high school, designing her own projects. She felt the loss when woodwork courses were eliminated. While Ruth did not take an art class until the twelfth grade, she said, “… I took an Art 1 class and was blown away at the idea of simply drawing things for fun.” Playing the piano since the age of four, Ruth also learned to play guitar, and became interested in the culinary arts when volunteering at the Fremont Senior Center.

Generally Ruth uses a pencil for drawing, although anything that comes to hand gets used. She wrote, “I have always used art for a specific reason.” Although she uses her artistic ability for gifts, Ruth prefers to see art used for beneficial purposes. With that in mind, her goal is to become a plastic surgeon and use her artistic talent to repair the faces of injury victims or people with facial birth defects.

Laura Ramie: Laura took art classes all four years at Washington High School. Laura wrote, “These classes had a great effect on me.” She found that the Art Club was of great value with its collaborative projects and critiques. Art teacher Todd Elkin encouraged Laura to enroll in the California College of the Arts pre-college program and CCA is

Parents Phina and Ted Chen think Emily will be involved in art when grown. Because of his arithmetic skill, they are uncertain what direction Brian may take.

For Niko, Michelle, Ruth, and Laura, their art opportunities in school were encouraging and had great effect. For Brian and Emily, we will have to wait to find out.

Art plays a role in so many things.

Any endeavor that rises to a level of excellence pleasing to the senses can become a form of art, be it architecture, landscaping, music, or fashion.

Students like the ones above that are going through the Fremont school system have much talent and potential. We are fortunate they exist, that through their artistic interests the world will be a better place. Talented treasures, indeed!

Olive Hyde Art Guild scholarship winner Michelle Lee

now her Alma Mater.

Interaction with the theater department, Fremont’s teen newsletter, “Youth Today,” WHS’s newspaper, “The Hatchet,” as well as using her artistic ability in a variety of classes sharpened Laura’s artistic talent even more. Last year she completed a 40foot mural on a concrete wall in a private garden in Niles that depicted Niles history. Laura intends to pursue a career as a freelance illustrator as well as continuing to paint murals, sell her artwork, and teach art classes through the City of Fremont.

Brian and Emily Chen: Just beginning their way through Fremont schools and the world of cultural arts are brother and sister, Brian and Emily Chen. Brian, in seventh grade at Hopkins Junior High, plays trumpet in the school’s concert band and takes private lessons from Christopher Wilhite. Emily, in Chadbourne Elementary School, enjoys the art time there, plus private instruction with Fremont based artist Ichen Wu.

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Buying more services increases the cost but was worthwhile because of the feedback. I also chose a company with a direct affiliation with Amazon. Selfpublishing is something I would like to discuss with people so they avoid some of the pitfalls associated with the process.

“Everybody has a story. It’s important to share their knowledge and wisdom which they’ve acquired over time. I have a sort of creative bent and it is fine to be of a certain age and still believe in magic, fairies and wonder. I try to get that message across through my books. Self-publishing enables people to live their dream and share their wisdom,” Williams added.

The Brooklyn Art Library invited her to contribute to The Sketchbook Project, a library of artists' sketchbooks from across the globe. She received a blank sketchbook that she filled, artistically, with whatever she chose. The artist and author produced a synopsis of her first two books using a graphic-novel approach featuring all of her illustrations. Her published sketchbook and those of others will embark on The Sketchbook Project 2012 World Tour which will visit San Francisco from June 2 to June 23, 2012.

Fans of "Sanctuary" and “Mad Lavender” can look forward to “Star Man Heart Star Girl,” which Williams has already written and illustrated. “Annihilation, By Appointment Only,” the fourth and

final book in the series, is taking longer to write as the author devises realistic and credible circumstances to provide her characters closure; some might gain stability and happiness while others meet their demise.

S.C. Williams has lived in the San Francisco Bay area her entire life. Although she earned her degree from the University of California, Davis, in the field of environmental planning and management, she chose to pursue the life of an artist and author. In addition to selling her own jewelry, Williams has taught classes in beading and jewelry-making and worked in the craft industry. Her first book in the "Sanctuary" series, based on a dream that she committed to paper when she awoke one morning, earned a four-star ForeWord Clarion review. Future literary plans are likely to evolve following another recent dream that has left a vivid impression.

Williams is also a proud wife and mother.

“Mad Lavender” (ISBN 1463692455) is available at The Bookshop, 1007 B Street, Hayward (www.HaywardBookShop.com), online at www.Amazon.com and other channels.

Visit S.C. William’s “Gargoyle Times” blog spot at www.sanctuaryscw.blogspot.com. For more information, contact Stephanie C. Williams at scw.sanctuary@gmail.com. For details of The Sketchbook Project 2012 World Tour, visit http://tinyurl.com/89sg4zh.

SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has filed a friendof-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to uphold the constitutionality of the landmark federal healthcare reform law's Medicaid expansion which has helped millions of Americans obtain insurance.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) increases healthcare coverage in a variety of ways, including expanding Medicaid eligibility to nearly all nonelderly adults who earn up to 133 percent of the federal poverty line. This is expected to expand health insurance coverage to 11.2 million people nationwide, including 1.9 million Californians. California was one of the first states to begin covering low-income adults, ages 19 to 64, who would not have otherwise qualified for Medi-Cal. As of October 2011, more than 220,000 Californians were covered through the program, which also provides funds for hospital care and public health initiatives.

“Millions of previously uninsured Californians now have access to quality healthcare due to federal law,” said Harris.

“Extending Medicaid to all low-income adults is vital to ensuring that every individual has access to affordable and reliable health insurance. Every individual deserves to be continued on next page

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treated with dignity and to receive the care they need.”

Attorney General Harris, joined by 11 other attorneys general, argued in the brief filed today in the U.S. Supreme Court that the ACA does not coerce states into action but maintains the fundamental Medicaid arrangement of a federalstate cooperative program.

The amicus brief argues that Congress has the authority to define the central requirements of the program according to federal objectives and to provide financial incentives for states to comply with these basic requirements. Since Medicaid's enactment over 45 years ago, Congress has frequently extended coverage to new populations in response to changing policy concerns. The ACA's Medicaid expansion is no different.

“The Medicaid expansion significantly changes who is eligible for Medicaid but the ACA does not change the basic structure of the program or how the program is implemented. Medicaid has always been a cooperative partnership between the federal government and the States and the ACA does not change that.

The Act continues the tradition of State flexibility and experimentation that has been the hallmark of cooperative federalism by allowing the

States to apply for federal grants, seek waivers, operate demonstration projects and otherwise exercise discretion in implementing Medicaid. The ACA, thus, strikes an appropriate and constitutional balance between national requirements that will expand access to affordable healthcare and State flexibility to design programs that achieve that goal,” the amicus brief states.

The federal government is covering the lion's share of the costs for this expansion, paying 100 percent of the costs until 2016 and 90 percent or more thereafter.

Other states joining California in this brief are Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Vermont. The brief is also joined by the Governor of Washington.

Harris has vigorously defended the constitutionality of federal healthcare reform. Joined by other attorneys general, she has filed three briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court and five briefs in the federal appellate courts urging the courts to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. For more information, visit www.oag.ca.gov

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 9, 2012 Church of Christ 977 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-4693 www.church-of-christ.org/slzca Church of Christ of Fremont 4300 Hanson Ave., Fremont 510--797-3695 www.fremontchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ – Hayward 22307 Montgomery St., Hayward 510-582-9830 www.haywardchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ South Hayward 320 Industrial Pkwy.,Hayward 510-581-3351 www.churchofchristhayward.com Discovery Fremont 38891 Mission Blvd. (@ Walnut), Fremont 510-797-7689 East Bay Christian Fellowship 1111 H Street, Union City 510-487-0605 www.ebcf.net

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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Fremont Journey of Faith Church 39009 Cindy St. Fremont 510.793.2100 www.jof-fremont.com Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry MultiCultural Worship @10 AM 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-552-4476 gssam@sbcglobal.net.

Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-7729 Great Exchange Covenant Church Fremont (GRX) Sunday Services at Cabello Elementary School 4500 Cabello St., Union City www.grxfremont.org Hayward First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-732-0777

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHRISTIAN FILIPINO Christian Fellowship International Church (Meets in the Park Victoria Baptist Church bldg.)

875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-386-2215 http://cficmilpitas.multiply.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-793-5439

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

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

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

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

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HINDU TEMPLE Paramahamsa Nithyananda Meditation - Sundays at 3:30 p.m.

451 Los Coches St., Milpitas 510-813 6474 www.LifeBliss.org Shreemaya Krishnadham 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas 408-586-0006 www.bayvp.org Vedic Dharma Samaj Hindu Temple and Cultural Center 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont 510-659-0655 www.fremonttemple.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont

MUSLIM

510-657-3191 www.oslfremont.com

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

METHODIST African Methodist Episcopal Church 201 E St., Union City 510-489-7067 www.tricityame.org First Chinese United Methodist Church 2856 Washington Blvd.

Fremont (510) 490 – 0696 www.chinesemethodist.org First United Methodist Church 1183 B St., Hayward www.gbgm-umc.org/haywardfirstumc

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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