Welcome to Fremont
Community Leaders Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors
That’s the Tuolumne in my Tap
Page 2
Page 34
Page 32
The newspaper for the new millennium
510-494-1999
tricityvoice@aol.com
www.tricityvoice.com
March 23, 2012
Vol. 11 No. 24
SUBMITTED BY WENDY WINSTED AP PHOTO
Watch nature in action as you peer into the secret world of Barn Owls. The Hayward Area Recreation & Park District has placed a small, unobtrusive camera inside the nesting box of a wild pair of Barn Owls at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center. You can now receive live streaming video footage of Barn Owls caring for their owlets. Six eggs have been laid to date and the expected date for the first egg to hatch is around March 23. Log onto www.haywardrec.org to join in the fun of watch this amazing family. Check back often for updates on the Barn Owls’ progress and stop by Sulphur Creek Nature Center to see where these owls like to live. This special cam has been made possible through grants and the support of HARD, Castro Valley Rotary Club, Ojo Technology and Building Knowledge. Keep checking back to see how fast these babies can grow! You can view this cam 24 hours a day. Visit Sulphur Creek Nature Center located at 1801 D Street in Hayward.
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
Page 2
BY JESSE MILLER-SMITH The path I took to becoming a probationary firefighter/ paramedic with the Fremont Fire Department wasn’t planned or conventional but nonetheless, the amount of respect, gratitude, and genuine excitement I have for my new job with the City of Fremont couldn’t be any greater. The previous four years of my career was spent with the City of Reno Fire Department during the most tumultuous time in its history so moving to the City of Fremont was like a breath of fresh air; it rejuvenated my career. Since the economic meltdown of 2008, Reno Fire had been laying off firefighters about every 6-12 months until eventually it was my turn last March. I knew when I cleaned out my locker and returned my
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
firefighting gear that I needed to move on with my life and find a job elsewhere even though there was a decent chance I could be rehired by Reno Fire in the future. A job posting online for “lateral”, experienced, firefighter/paramedics in the City of Fremont Fire Department caught my eye. Applicants were required to have at least two years of paid firefighting/paramedic experience plus various other firefighting certifications. My experience erased any requirements for another stint at fire academy; I have been through three fire academies in my career. This was a perfect fit and I immediately submitted an application, making several trips to Fremont to learn about the city and the department. I was impressed with the friendly
and professional the fire department staff and liked the demographics of Fremont, a diverse and well-educated city that has maintained some of its original character. I learned that Fremont Fire is an “all risk” fire department which means it responds to an extremely wide variety of emergencies including, but are not limited to, structure fires,
vegetation fires, emergency medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, technical rope rescues, water rescues, and hazardous materials incidents. I was sold. I had to become a Fremont firefighter/paramedic. During the application process April-May, 2011, I completed a series of tests conducted through the City of Fremont Human Resources
March 23, 2012
ranging from paramedic skills evaluations to oral board interviews. After several stages that narrowed the applicant pool, I was selected to be in the final group, moving on to a background check and psychological test. The background check was thorough and took almost three months to complete. Finally, the week of my wedding in Aucontinued on page 7
Firefighter/Paramedic Jesse Miller Smith at Fremont Firehouse #5 in Warm Springs
March 23, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Page 3
$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.
Continuing Events Tuesdays, Thru Mar 27
Music and Movement with Rachel's Ballet 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. 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 Friday, Mar 30 Art: Believe/Achieve 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Art from The National League of Pen Women John O'Lague Galleria 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org
Tuesdays, Thru Apr 24 Meditation, Buddhism in Plain English 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. American Buddhist monk teaches and answers questions Buddhanusorn Buddhist Temple 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont (650) 556-6428 www.watbuddha.org 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 Wednesdays, Thru Dec 26
Alameda County Veterans Employment Committee 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak
FEATURES Julie Grabowski
What’s Happening’s
TRI-CITY VOICE® ™ 39737 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont, CA 94538 510-494-1999 fax 510-796-2462 tricityvoice@aol.com www.tricityvoice.com
Friday, Mar 23
Indo-American Community Federation Unity Dinner $ 6:15 p.m. - 11 p.m. Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO to Speak
Mission Coffee Roasting House
151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004 Wednesdays, Thru Dec 26
Fremont Marriott 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont (408) 596-4223 www.indocommunity.us
Al-Anon Beginner Meeting 7:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, Mar 23
Support group for friends & family of problem drinkers
A Night of Heroes $R 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kaiser Permanente 3555 Whipple Road, Union City Friday, Mar 23 thru Sunday, Mar 31
"Beauty and the Beast" $ 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday 3-25)
Hayward Education Foundation Gala
Cal State East Bay University 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3118 www.haywarded.org
Musical theater production
Irvington Conservatory Theatre 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 657-5744 www.irvingtonconservatory.org
Friday, Mar 23 thru Saturday, Apr 21
Sylvia $ 8 p.m. (Sunday matinees 1 p.m.) A dog threatens a long standing marriage
Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.braodwaywest.org
Unitek College 4670 Auto Mall Parkway, Fremont (510) 552-8845 www.unitekcollege.edu EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak
Artwork of John Wedemeyer 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Local artist display
Help veterans find career opportunities
PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak
PRODUCTION Ramya Raman
Friday, Mar 9 Thru Saturday, Mar 31
Saturday, Mar 24
Comedy Short Subject Night $ 7:30 p.m. "The Vagabond", "Bumping into Broadway", "Why Girls Love Sailors"
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA (510) 494-1411 Saturday, Mar 24
"An Invitation to a Voyage" $ 7:15 p.m. Chamber music dedicated to the victims of 2011 Tsunami in Japan
Music at the Mission 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 794-7166 www.musicatmsj.org Saturday, Mar 24
Women's History Tea & Fashion Show $R 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Benefits local art scholarship programs
Fremont Adult School - Community Center 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont (510) 656-2348
continued on page 4 SPORTS REPORTERS Biff Jones Gary van den Heuvel David Nicolas Sanjna Shukla Kevin Yin
GOVERNMENT Simon Wong
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Gerry Johnston
TRAVEL & DINING Denny Stein
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Karin Diamond Margaret Fuentes
What’s Happening’s The Tri-City Voice is published weekly, issued, sold and circulated in and from Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Milpitas and Sunol and printed in Fremont, California. The principal office of Tri-City Voice is at 39737 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94538. William Marshak is the Publisher.
Subscribe. Call 510-494-1999 or sign up on our web site www.tricityvoice.com.
ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Lou Messina BOOKKEEPING Vandana Dua PHOTOGRAPHERS Don Jedlovec Mike Heightchew REPORTERS Janet Grant Philip Holmes Catherine Kirch Susana Nunez
Suzanne Ortt Chinmai Raman Praveena Raman Mauricio Segura Helen Tracey-Noren Angie Wang Jessica Noel Waymire WEB MASTER Venkat Raman, RAMAN CONSULTING LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq.
COPYRIGHT 2012® Reproduction or use without written permission from What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice®™ is strictly prohibited.
ADJUDICATION: What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice is a “newspaper of general circulation” as set forth in sections 6000, et. seq., of the Government Code, for the County of Alameda, and the State of California.
Page 4
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
continued from Page 3
Saturday, Mar 24
Lego Club 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, Mar 24
Mind and Meditation 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Workshop on calmness of mind, increasing energy and focus
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 709-9209
Alameda County History Day $ 12 noon - 3 p.m. Student projects addressing "Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History"
Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult
Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-0660
Science Lecture for Children 2 p.m. Presented by Science for Youth at Irvington High School
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421
3 6 1 4 8 2 5 9 7
4 2 7 5 1 9 8 6 3
9 8 5 6 7 3 1 4 2
2 4 8 9 6 7 3 5 1
5 9 3 2 4 1 7 8 6
Music Dan Concert 3:45 p.m.
Learn the Art of Paper-Cutting 4 p.m.
Dinner, no host bar, music, raffle, and dancing
Sing-along fun for families with children over age 3
Artists from China do a demonstration & help children create pieces
Fremont Holy Spirit Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 793-2711 Janet Rodriques
Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421
Saturday, Mar 24
Saturday, Mar 24
Sunday, Mar 25
Community Collage Quilt Workshop 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Vision Screening - R 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
E-Waste Collection Day 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Plus blood pressure screening & fitness education
Most electronics accepted, no appliances please
Eden Youth and Family Center 680 West Tennyson Rd., Building B, Hayward (510) 490-9500 ext. 200
Kennedy Elementary School 35430 Blackburn Dr., Newark (510) 818-3400 kennedyptanews@gmail.com
Saturday, Mar 24
Sunday, Mar 25
Newark Memorial High School Crab Feed $ 6 p.m.
Puddle Cobill with Walter Strauss $ 7 p.m.
Dinner, raffle and dancing
American roots, world music traditions and jazz
Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627
Sudoku Solutions
8 5 4 7 3 6 2 1 9
American High School Crab & Pasta Feed $ 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Mar 24
All ages use recycled paper to create a "community quilt" for display in the library
Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland (510) 318-8400
1 3 9 8 2 4 6 7 5
7 1 6 3 5 8 9 2 4
4 E B 7 D 8 5 0 3 C A 6 1 2 F 9
2 0 A 6 E 1 C 3 4 F 9 8 D 7 5 B
C 8 9 1 B A 7 F 0 D 2 5 6 4 E 3
F D 5 3 9 2 6 4 7 E B 1 8 0 A C
Saturday, Mar 24 9 A 0 4 8 3 F 5 E 1 6 D 7 C B 2
E B 2 F 4 9 A 6 C 7 5 3 0 1 D 8
6 7 C 5 1 0 D 2 A 8 F B E 9 3 4
Saturday, Mar 24
Saturday, Mar 24
Saturday, Mar 24
Saturday, Mar 24
6 7 2 1 9 5 4 3 8
March 23, 2012
D 1 3 8 7 C E B 2 9 0 4 F A 6 5
5 6 8 9 3 D 4 E 1 B 7 2 C F 0 A
1 3 E A C F B 8 5 6 4 0 2 D 9 7
0 C F B 5 7 2 1 8 A D 9 3 E 4 6
7 2 4 D 0 6 9 A F 3 C E 5 B 8 1
A 5 7 E F B 8 9 D 2 3 C 4 6 1 0
3 9 1 2 6 5 0 C B 4 E F A 8 7 D
8 4 6 C A E 3 D 9 0 1 7 B 5 2 F
B F D 0 2 4 1 7 6 5 8 A 9 3 C E
Enjoy Friday Night BINGO at SACBC BINGO 5:00 pm – DOORS OPEN 6:30 pm - WARM-UP BINGO GAMES – Payout $150 7:00 pm - REGULAR BINGO GAMES – Payout $250 FLASHBOARD GAMES that pay as much as $1,199 *Lightening * Pull Tabs * Door Prizes * Snack Bar * Bingo played on paper, no machines
Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd (cross street: Dowe Ave) Union City 510-471-2581 www.sacbc.org/bingo
Teen Friendship Bracelets - R 2 p.m. Register at the Information Desk or by email at: ebuchanan@aclibrary.org
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421
Newark Pavillion 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark (510) 818-4339 for tickets
Mudpuddle 34733 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 794-9935 www.michaelmcnevin.com continued on page 7
Bring a friend and this ad, receive FREE warm-up Bingo packet for you and your friend Exp 3/30/12
March 23, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Page 5
Tri-City Voice Newspaper Needs Your Help There has been fantastic community support We qualify for adjudication and have filed to go to court April 6th. The bad news is the Bay Area News Group/Media News has filed to stop us again and they have filed to change the judge. We need a judge to allow us to present our case. We need the community to go to court to observe and show support for Tri-City Voice. Qualifications to become a “Newspaper of General Circulation” are quite simple. A portion of the California Government Code that outlines one method of “adjudication” is Section 6000. Tri-City Voice easily meets all of these requirements. The code states: A “newspaper of general circulation” is a newspaper published for the dissemination of local or telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character, which has a bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers, and has been established, printed and published at regular intervals in the State, county, or city where publication, notice by publication, or official advertising is to be given or made for at least one year preceding the date of the publication, notice or advertisement. Listed in order, the following are the requirements… 1) Distribute news of general interest…TCV qualifies 2) Have a valid paid subscription list…TCV qualifies 3) Printed and published in the City of Fremont for at least one year… TCV qualifies That’s it! Those are the requirements under Section 6000 to become a Newspaper of General Circulation.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 6, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard in Department 516 of this court, located at 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, California 94544, petitioner intends to apply for an order declaring the newspaper known as “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE” to be a newspaper of general circulation for the City of Fremont and for the County of Alameda and for the State of California. Case No. HG12614525
Page 6
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
March 23, 2012
Annual Report Showcases Washington Hospital’s Achievements for Patient Care To better serve our community, Washington Hospital Healthcare System constantly seeks out innovative new programs, while expanding and improving existing ones. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality, most comprehensive patient care in response to your needs, today and into the future. In 2011, many of Washington Hospital’s programs and services were certified or commended for excellence by respected organizations across the country. Washing-
To receive a free copy of Washington Hospital’s Annual Report, please contact Washington Hospital’s Community Relations Department at (510) 791-3417.You can also download a digital version of the report on the Hospital website: www.whhs.com/about/annual-reports.
ton Hospital’s 2011 Annual Report to the Community and 2012 Calendar focuses on several of the Hospital’s programs that were recognized for outstanding patient care. Called “Milestones in Excellence,” the report gives an overview of some of Washington Hospital’s major accomplishments in 2011, as well a number of honors that several departments received in the past year. 2011 – A Year of Achievement 2011 was an exceptional time of achievement for Washington Hospital Health Care System. While many of our services continued to expand and evolve, 2011 was highlighted by several awards for the following programs that are featured in the Annual Report Calendar: • In September 2011, Washington Hospital was granted Magnet® status recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). A Magnet® designation is the highest level of recognition that a hospital can achieve for nursing excellence. Only 6.7 percent of hospitals in the United States have earned this status and Washington Hospital is one of five hospitals in the Bay Area to receive this designation. • In September 2011, The Joint Commission named Washington Hospital as a Top Performer on Key Quality and Patient Safety Measures. It is a prestigious distinction, awarded to an elite group of 405 hospitals across the country that followed 22 important best practices 95% of the time or better. Excellence in Stroke Care In August 2011, Washington Hospital—for the third time in row—was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. Washington Hospital’s Stroke Program also received the 2011 HealthGrades 5-Star Award for ranking among the top 15 percent in the nation for the treatment of stroke. Center for Joint Replacement Ranked #1 in California Washington Hospital’s Center for Joint Replacement is renowned for excellent patient outcomes. In 2011, HealthGrades named the CJR the number one joint replacement program in California. The CJR has also been ranked among the top 10 programs in the state for six years and the top 5 percent nationwide for the past five years. The CJR also received the 5-Star customer service award and “Top Performer” award from Professional Research Consultants (PRC), the longest standing health care research company in the nation. Resources that Support Excellence ”Milestones in Excellence” also reports on the latest activities and accomplishments of the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation and the volunteers of the Washington Hospital Service League. With the support of generous donors, the Foundation has helped to underwrite the cost of leading-edge medical technology and new clinical services. With nearly 600 members, Service League volunteers donate about 48,000 hours of service to the Hospital each year. Since 1955, volunteers have given more than 1.8 million hours to Washington Hospital.
Pick Up a Copy of the Annual Report Today! To receive a copy of the Annual Report, please contact Washington Hospital’s Community Relations Department at (510) 791-3417.You can also download a digital version of the report on the Hospital website: www.whhs.com/about/annual-reports.
March 23, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Page 7 continued from page 4
Sunday, Mar 25
Compost Giveaway 8 a.m. – 12 noon Must be a Fremont resident and bring most recent trash bill as proof of eligibility
Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station 41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont (510) 252-4652 www.AlliedWasteAC.com Mondays, Mar 26 thru Dec 31
Alateen Meeting 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Support for friends and family of Teen drinkers
Fremont Holy Spirit Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 797-1660 Saturday, Mar 31
Women's Hall of Fame Luncheon $R 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alameda County charity benefiting women & girls
Greek Orthodox Cathedral 4700 Avenue, Oakland (510) 272-6984
continued from page 2
gust, I found out that I had passed the background check and only a psychological test stood in my way.
Although I was thrilled to come this far in the hiring process, I was a bit intimidated by the psychological test. I had
never been through anything like it before and I really didn’t know what to expect. The test was conducted by a well-known public safety psychologist in Santa Rosa and turned out to be rather intense. After about 500 interesting and sometimes confusing written questions and a one-onone interview, the process was complete and I had to wait for the results. Two long days later I found out that I passed and was psychologically fit for duty.
Within a few days I was given a start date and found out that I would be the only firefighter/paramedic hired during this round, filling a vacancy created by a retirement. Even though I have eight years of experience at other fire departments, a two year probationary period is required to learn the specifics of how the Fremont Fire Department operates and serves the public.
Thus far I can say that I’m extremely happy here in Fremont and feel like I’ve found my home. I’ve already learned an immense amount from all the experienced firefighters, engineers, and captains at the Fremont Fire Department. This area and the opportunity to work with the Fremont Fire Department is so exciting that even though I have been offered a position with my previous employer – Reno Fire Department - I’ve decided to stay. Next month you can read about my experiences at Station 1, the hub of the Fremont Fire Department.
Page 8
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
March 23, 2012 Tribune Media Services
The Vagabond (NR)Sat. 7:30 P.M. Bumping Into Broadway (NR) The Paleface (NR) Why Girls Love Sailors(NR)
Safe House (R)Fri. - Thu. 10:30 The Hunger Games (PG–13)
Fri. - Thu. 11:20, 12:10, 1:00, 1:50, 2:45, 3:35, 4:25, 5:15, 6:15, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40, 9:40, 10:25 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) Fri. - Thu. 11:00, 1:20, 3:40, 6:00, 8:20 Project X (R)Fri. - Mon. Wed. & Thu. 12:20, 2:40, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Tue. 12:20, 2:40 John Carter (PG–13) Fri. - Sun. & Tue. - Thu. 4:10, 10:30 Mon. 4:10 21 Jump Street (R) Fri. - Thu. 11:45, 1:05, 2:25, 3:45, 5:05, 6:25, 7:45, 9:05, 10:25 A Thousand Words (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. & Thu. 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25 Wed. 12:05, 2:25 Casa de Mi Padre (R) Fri. Thu. 11:05, 1:15, 3:25, 5:35, 7:45, 9:55 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) Fri. - Thu. 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10 John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri. Sun. & Tue. - Thu. 1:00, 7:20 Mon. 1:00
Chronicle (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 12:30, 2:55, 5:15, 7:50, 10:45 Safe House (R)Fri. Sat. & Mon. Thu. 1:55, 7:25 Sun. 1:55 This Means War (PG–13) Fri. - Wed. 11:30, 2:00, 4:35, 7:15, 9:40 Thu. 11:30, 2:00, 4:35 Act of Valor (R) Fri. - Sun. & Tue. - Thu. 11:00, 1:40, 4:25, 7:10 Mon. 11:00, 1:40, 4:25 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) Fri. - Thu. 12:40, 3:00, 5:25, 8:15, 10:35 Project X (R) Fri. - Thu. 12:50, 3:20, 5:35, 8:10, 10:40 John Carter (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. & Thu. 11:50, 3:15, 6:30, 10:10 Wed. 11:50, 3:15, 10:10 21 Jump Street (R) Fri. - Thu. 11:05, 12:25, 1:50, 3:05, 4:25, 5:40, 7:00, 8:15, 9:35, 10:50 A Thousand Words (PG–13) Fri. - Mon. Wed. & Thu. 10:55, 1:35, 4:05, 7:00, 9:25 Tue. 10:55, 1:35, 4:05 Casa de Mi Padre (R) Fri. Thu. 10:45, 1:05, 3:25, 5:45, 8:00, 10:25 Friends With Kids (R) Fri. Sat. & Mon. - Thu. 11:10, 4:50, 10:05 Sun. 11:10, 4:50 Silent House (R) Fri. - Sun. & Tue. - Thu. 9:50 Mon. 10:35 Agent Vinod (NR) Fri. - Thu. 11:20, 2:50, 6:55, 10:20 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) Fri. - Thu. 11:25, 1:45, 4:15, 6:50, 9:30 John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri. Thu. 10:50, 2:05, 5:20, 8:40
Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG)
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D(PG)Fri. - Thu. 2:20, 7:05 Project X (R)Fri. - Thu. 4:30, 9:55 Ghost Rider: Spirit of John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Thu. Vengeance 3D (PG–13) Fri. Fri. - Thu. 11:45, 2:20, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45
21 Jump Street (R) Fri. & Sat.
Thu. 1:55, 7:15
Casa de Mi Padre (R) Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50, 12:01 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50
Astronaut (NR)Fri. 10:00, 1:00, 2:30 Sat. 11:30, 1:30 Sun. 11:30, 4:15
Dawn of the Space Age (NR)
Friends With Kids (R) Fri. &
Fri. & Sat. 4:30 P.M.
Sat. 11:30, 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50, 12:25 Sun. & Tue. - Thu. 11:30, 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50 Mon. 11:30, 2:05, 4:40
Secret of the Rocket (NR)
Fri. & Wed. 11:00, 12:00 Sat. & Sun. 12:30, 2:30
Tales of the Maya Skies (NR) Fri. & Sat. 3:30, 7:30 Sun. 1:30, 3:30 Wed. & Thu. 10:00, 1:00, 3:00
Silent House (R) Fri. & Sat. The Hunger Games (PG–13) 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50,
Fri. & Sat. 11:40, 2:50, 6:00, 9:10, 12:20 Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 11:20, 12:10, 12:40, Solarmax (NR) Fri. 11:00, 12:00 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 2:30, 3:20, 3:50, 4:20, To Be an Astronaut (NR) 4:50, 5:20, 5:40, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, Fri. 1:00 P.M. 8:30, 8:50, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40, 11:10, 11:40, 12:01 Cosmos 360 (NR) Fri. & Sat. Sun. - Wed. 11:40, 2:50, 6:00, 9:10 6:30, 8:30 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 11:20, 12:10, 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 2:30, 3:20, 3:50, 4:20, 4:50, 5:20, 5:40, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 8:50, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40 Thu. 11:40, 2:50, 6:00
Fri. - Thu. 12:35, 2:50, 5:10, 7:25, 9:50
Wrath of the Titans (PG–13) Project X (R) Fri. - Thu. 12:15, Thu. 12:10 Fri. & Sat. 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:45, 1:15, 2:10, 2:40, 3:10, 4:10, 4:40, 5:40, 6:05, 6:35, 7:35, 8:05, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30 Sun. - Wed. 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:45, 1:15, 2:10, 2:40, 3:10, 4:10, 4:40, 5:40, 6:05, 6:35, 7:35, 8:05, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00 Act of Valor (R) Fri. - Thu. Thu. 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:45, 1:15, 11:15, 1:55, 7:15 2:10, 2:40, 3:10, 4:10, 4:40, 5:40, 6:05, The Hunger Games (PG–13) 6:35, 7:35, 8:05, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, Fri. - Thu. 10:45, 12:45, 2:00, 4:10, 5:15, 11:30 7:30, 9:30, 10:40
1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00
11:00, 11:50, 12:40, 1:35, 2:25, 3:15, 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:45, 7:35, 8:25, 9:20, 21 Jump Street (R) Fri. - Thu. Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) 10:10, 11:00, 11:55 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 11:50, 12:40, 1:35, 11:00, 1:45, 4:45, 7:35, 10:15 Fri. - Thu. 11:25, 1:45, 4:00, 6:25, 8:40 2:25, 3:15, 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:45, 7:35, A Thousand Words (PG–13) John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri. - 8:25, 9:20, 10:10 Fri. - Thu. 11:30, 1:50, 4:25, 7:25, 10:05 Thu. 3:45, 10:10 A Thousand Words (PG–13) Wrath of the Fri. & Sat. 12:00, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30, Titans 3D (PG–13) Thu. 12:01 11:50 Sun. - Thu. 12:00, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 12:40, 4:00, 7:00, 10:10
Journey 2: The Mysterious (PG)Fri. - Thu. 11:30, 4:45, Joseph and the Amazing Joseph and the Amazing Island (NR) 9:35 Technicolor Dreamcoat (NR) Technicolor Dreamcoat Mon. 8:00 Safe House(R)Fri. - Thu. 11:10, Mon. 8:00 Monumental: In Search of 4:20, 10:05 Monumental: In Search of America's National Tyler Perry's Good America's National Treasure (NR) Tue. 8:00 Deeds (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:15, Treasure (NR) Tue. 8:00 The 20th Anniversary of the The 20th Anniversary of the 2:15, 4:55, 7:40, 10:25 Bodyguard Event (NR)Wed. 7:30 Bodyguard Event (NR)Wed. 7:00 The Hunger Games (PG–13) National Theatre Live: She Fri. - Thu. 11:00, 12:10, 1:00, 1:50, 2:25, Wrath of the 3:30, 4:10, 5:00, 5:45, 6:45, 7:20, 8:15, Stoops to Conquer (NR) Titans 3D (PG–13) Thu. 12:01 9:05, 10:00, 10:30 Thu. 7:00 Mirror Mirror (PG)Thu. 12:05 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) The Hunger Games (PG–13) Wrath of the Fri. - Thu. 12:15, 3:40, 7:05, 10:30 Titans 3D (PG–13) Thu. 12:01
John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Thu.
2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:45
John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Thu.
Agent Vinod (NR) Fri. & Sat. 12:30, 3:55, 7:20, 10:45 Sun. - Thu. 12:30, 3:55, 7:20
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) Fri. & Sat. 2:20, 7:10, 12:01 Sun. - Thu. 2:20, 7:10
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)Fri. - Thu. 11:55, 4:45, Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) 9:35
Chronicle (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50, 12:01 Sun. - Wed. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50 Thu. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20 Safe House(R)Fri. & Sat. 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50, 12:30 Sun. - Thu. 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 The Vow (PG–13) Fri. - Mon. Wed. & Thu. 12:10, 5:05, 10:00 Tue. 12:10, 5:05 This Means War (PG–13)
Fri. & Sat. 2:40, 7:35, 12:30 Sun. Mon. Wed. & Thu. 2:40, 7:35 Tue. 2:40
Act of Valor (R) Fri. & Sat. 12:45, 7:05 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55, 12:30 21 Jump Street (R) Fri. - Thu. Sun. - Thu. 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55 11:20, 12:40, 2:00, 3:20, 4:40, 6:20, Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) 7:35, 9:00, 10:20 Fri. & Sat. 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:50, 9:05, A Thousand Words (PG–13) 11:20
Fri. - Thu. 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:45, 10:00 Casa de Mi Padre (R) Fri. Thu. 11:05, 1:15, 3:35, 5:50, 8:00, 10:15 Silent House (R) Fri. - Thu. 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:30, 10:10
12:01 Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50 Wed. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20
Sun. - Thu. 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:50, 9:05
Project X (R) Fri. & Sat. 11:00,
1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 10:15, 12:30 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 10:15
Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 10:15, 12:30 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 10:15
John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri.
& Sat. 11:30, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 Sun. - Thu. 11:30, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (NR) Mon. 8:00
Monumental: In Search of America's National Treasure (NR) Tue. 8:00 The 20th Anniversary of the Bodyguard Event (NR) Wed. 7:30 National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer (NR)
Thu. 7:00
Mirror Mirror (PG) Thu. 12:01 Wrath of the Titans(PG–13)
Thu. 12:03
Wrath of the Titans 3D (PG–13) Thu. 12:01
March 23, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
BART Community Meeting SUBMITTED BY LUNA SALAVER
The public is invited to join BART as it seeks input on three critical issues. BART officials will host a community meeting on Monday, March 26 at the Fremont Main Library. BART seeks the public’s opinion on: Proposed Fare Increase — Small, regular fare increases have been key to keeping BART’s service safe and reliable. For the next fiscal year, BART is planning a small fare increase effective July 2012 in order to raise approximately $5 million. Your input is needed on possible alternative fare change options that could generate that amount and on a long-term extension of BART’s current inflation based fare increase program. ClipperSM Card Distribution for Senior and Youth — BART is part of “Clipper,” the regional fare payment and youth can get their discounted fare automatically by using the discounted Clipper card. BART wants to insure that eligible BART customers can readily obtain discounted cards in their communities. Your input is necessary to determine the adequacy of existing locations to obtain Clipper cards and to comment on what would be adequate for you and your community.
Draft Environmental Justice Policy — Your input is needed on BART’s draft Environmental Justice Policy. The proposed Environmental Justice Policy includes three primary components: 1) integrating environmental justice principles into BART’s transportation planning; 2) evaluating impacts on minority and low-income populations; and 3) enhancing public involvement activities to identify and address the needs of minority and low-income populations in making transportation decisions. The Fremont meeting is one of 10 community meetings BART is hosting in March. Visit bart.gov for more information. If you are unable to attend one of the community meetings, you may still provide feedback by completing an online survey at www.bart.gov/survey. Folks who do not have internet access may call toll-free 1888-579-5911 to take a phone survey. BART community meeting Monday, Mar 26 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room B 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 441-2278 www.bart.gov
Page 9
Page 10
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Birth
Marriage
Special Life Events
March 23, 2012
Obituaries
L
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.
Brian L. O’Neil RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 7, 1944-February 18, 2012
Danny L. Santellano
Claude G. Le Francois
RESIDENT OF NEWARK August 15, 1955-March 1, 2012
RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 31, 1953 – March 10, 2012
Norma H. Ervin
Gerald K. Nagao
RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 19, 1931-March 3, 2012
RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 24, 1963 – March 11, 2012
Laurence W. Barr
Romeo A. Dizon, Jr.
RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 12, 1933-March 12, 2012
RESIDENT OF FREMONT January 16, 1970 – March 12, 2012
LCOL James Stanhope
James R. Shoots
RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 2, 1923-March 15, 2012
Gail G. Durkee RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 3, 1936-March 16, 2012
Waneta E. Goodwin RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 14, 1924-March 16, 2012
Maria M. Alotaya RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 2, 1923-March 18, 2012
Jose Q. Buenrostro RESIDENT OF UNION CITY February 8, 1922-March 18, 2012
Gerald “Jerry” Kitterman RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 11, 1954-March 20, 2012
RESIDENT OF NEWARK January 13, 1939 – March 13, 2012
Toshio Kato RESIDENT OF UNION CITY January 24, 1927 – March 11, 2012
David Schmidt RESIDENT OF FREMONT January 28, 1932 – March 15, 2012
Carl M. Ottoson RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 8, 1927 – March 3, 2012
Darren S. Mina RESIDENT OF SAN JOSE January 30, 1970 – March 15, 2012
Jerry McIntosh RESIDENT OF FREMONT - March 22, 2012
Fremont Chapel of the Roses FD1007 (510) 797-1900 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont
Fremont Memorial Chapel FD 1115 (510) 793-8900 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont
Berge • Pappas • Smith
Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont
March 23, 2012
SUBMITTED BY ROBYN HANKERSON Great Mall, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in Northern California, is seeking fashionistas to submit photos of their fashionable looks as part of its “Girls Got Style!” photo contest. Girls are invited to show off their style and have the chance to win a shopping spree and brunch for up to four of their girlfriends. Whether it’s bombshell diva, bohemian chic, or glitter and glam, Great Mall’s “Girls Got Style!” will welcome ladies to submit photos of their unique, stylish looks. The top 20 photos will be uploaded to Great Mall’s Facebook page, and the public will vote on their favorite look.
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
One winner will be selected to win a $500 shopping spree, which includes a $100 Simon Giftcard for the winner and four of her girlfriends, plus a special brunch and exclusive shopping opportunity on April 22 at 9 a.m., compliments of Last Call by Neiman Marcus. “’Girls Got Style!’ mirrors our focus on style and fashion, as well as friends and fun,” said Cristina Robles-Miller, director of marketing and business development at Great Mall. “Our unique brand of shopping with an impressive selection of outlet and value retail stores is why Great Mall is the perfect destination for any fashionista searching for great looks at great prices.” Girls can submit their photos now through April 1 to Great Mall’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/GreatMall. The top 20 looks will be selected and the public will have the chance to visit the mall’s Facebook page to vote on their favorite fashion statement, beginning April 3 through April 18. Great Mall’s “Girls Got Style!” photo contest entry requirements and submission form can be downloaded at www.greatmallbayarea.com. Great Mall offers a great mix of fashion retailers for any style savvy diva. Popular stores already enjoying success at Great Mall include Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Coach Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, 2b bebe, Forever 21, Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, BCBG MAXAZRIA, Hollister Outlet, G by GUESS, Michael Kors and St. John Knits Outlet. For more information about Great Mall’s special events and promotions, and for a complete list of retailers, call (408) 956-2033 or visit www.greatmallbayarea.com.
Page 11 11 Page
BY JANET VAN DE WERFHORST On Saturday, March 3, songwriter/singer Carl Tilchen honored the 100th anniversary of the birth of Woody Guthrie at Paddy’s Coffee House in Union City by singing his most famous song, This Land Is Your Land. Carl’s Concert also featured a Bruce Springsteen hit, We Take Care Of Our Own. Tilchen is best known for his original songs including: It Isn’t Nice To Occupy Wall Street and The Guerilla Gardener. The audience wondered how safe is Google’s Car No Driver and cheered for Tilchen’s newest song We’re all Face Bookin,’ Carl entertained the audience with his unique version of the jazz song Autumn Leaves in Spanish, and English, and The Hammer Song he learned from Pete Seeger and a gentle lullaby, Changes, by Phil Ochs. Everyone sang with Carl to Michael Row Your Boat Ashore. You can view his songs at http://www.youtube.com/user/ctilchen Carl’s next local performance will be at Snappy's Cafe, Saturday, April 14, 12 Noon - 2 p.m., 978 A Street, Hayward.
Page 12
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
March 23, 2012
10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year Rotary Club of Niles We meet Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. 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 p.m. 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
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
Golden Gate Chapter Steamship Historical Society Six Bay Area meetings and Field trips per year Info at (510) 276-7520 www.sshsa.org
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 by TCV
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
510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com
www.newfremontchessclub.org
• Unrated, Bi-Monthly Cash Blitz Tournaments • Expert Lectures • Summer Camps • Casual Games & Blitz All Ages - Fridays - 8-11p.m. 3375 Country Dr., Fremont (510) 623-9935
Union City Football & Cheer League 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
2nd Annual Fair Trade Festival Saturday, May 12, 2012 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. South Hayward UnitedMethodist Church 628 Schafer Road, Hayward Why Fair Tade? So that the farmer, or worker receives a afair wage for their product. Join us, and make a difference
Cougars Girls Summer Basketball Camp Mon - Fri, July 16 -20, 9.30am -2.30pm Camp for girls 8 -15 years old All skill levels are welcome Silliman Activity Center 6800 Mowry Ave, Newark www.newark.org 510-578-4620, darryl14r@aol.org
March 23, 2012
Kennedy High School
Flea Market
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
The V After School Program 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri Homework Help/Tutoring Arts & Crafts, Physical Activities. Guitar Lessons Learn Spanish
Page 13
BOOK CLUB NIGHTS
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 p.m. 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
By Fremont Family Resource Center - VITA Program Drop off Site
By Fremont Family Resource Center - VITA Program
First Saturday Every Month Except January 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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, 7 p.m.–10 p.m. 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
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.
FREE FILMS AND PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS Screenings on the Second Saturday of each month except August 1.30pm, Niles Discovery Church 255 H Steet at 3rd 510-797-0895 www.TriCityPerspectives.org 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
Having trouble controlling the way you eat? Today there is a solution. No dues, fees or weigh-insMondays 7 - 8.30pm Centerville Presbyterian Church, Room E - 204 4360 Central Ave., Fremont Teri M. 510-757-8214 www.foodaddicts.org
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 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
Jazzinators East Bay Youth Jazz Band Tues March 20, April 3 &17 Bronco Billy’s, Irvington 7-8 p.m. - No Cover chg. https://eastbaytradjazz.org 657-0243 John Soulis, Dir. Mission Gold Jazz Band at Sunol Jazz Cafe 1st & 3rd Wed. 7-9 p.m.
Kimber Park Neighborhood Garage Sale Saturday, March 31, 9am - 3pm 12+ locations, 50+ families Across from Mission Valley Shopping Center Enter at mission & E. Las Palmas or Mission & Mackintosh Proceeds benefit Save Kimber Park - www.savekimerpark.com
Are You Troubled By Someone's Drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen are here to help. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We share our experience, strength, and hope. www.ncwsa.org for a meeting near you, or call (510) 276-2270, or email Easyduz@gmail.com.
Close recycling loop with free compost SUBMITTED BY RHONDA RIGENHAGEN All year long, Fremont residents keep organic waste out of landfills by recycling yard trimmings and food scraps. Now it’s payback time. Allied Waste customers with curbside green waste service can pick up two free bags of compost at the city’s 17th Annual Compost Giveaway. This year’s event – hosted by Allied, BLT Enterprises and the City of Fremont – will be 8 a.m. to noon (while supplies last) on Sunday, March 25, at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station, 41149 Boyce Road. Customers must bring their most recent trash bill as proof of eligibility.
The bagged compost is the end product of the grass, branches, leaves, food scraps and other organic material that customers set out each week in their green carts. Reusing the compost in yards and gardens helps close the recycling loop. For more information, visit www.AlliedWasteAC.com or call Allied Waste Customer Service at (510) 657-3500. Compost Giveaway Sunday, March 25 8 a.m. – noon (while supplies last) Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station 41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont (510) 657-3500 www.AlliedWasteAC.com
Page 14
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
March 23, 2012
HOME SALES REPORT
US zoo gives aging gorilla a bunny companion
CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 08 Highest $: 569,000 Median $: 387,000 Lowest $: 245,000 Average $: 413,875 ADDRESS
AP WIRE SERVICE ERIE, Pennsylvania (AP) – An elderly gorilla that lives at a U.S. zoo has a new companion: a bunny named Panda. The Erie Zoo's gorilla, Samantha, has been without a full-time friend since the death of Rudy, a male gorilla, in 2005. But officials at the zoo in Pennsylvania say the 47year-old gorilla is too old to be paired with another gorilla. So they decided last month to introduce her to the rabbit last month. The Erie TimesNews reports that Samantha and Panda get along well. Samantha will gently scratch under the bunny's chin and share her food. Officials at the zoo say Samantha has always had a gentle personality.
ZIP
20585 Center Street 22440 Charlene Way 3738 Christensen Lane 2853 Greenview Drive 19212 Santa Maria Avenue 6590 Crow Canyon Road 21957 Nugget Canyon Drive 17274 San Franciscan Drive
94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94552 94552 94552
SOLD FOR BDS
470,000 475,000 387,000 245,000 256,000 560,000 349,000 569,000
4 2 3 2 2 3 3 5
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
3610 1592 1444 1038 720 2852 1618 2830
1925 1946 1953 1985 1953 1959 1989 1986
02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-21-12 02-17-12 02-21-12
FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 25 Highest $: 752,500 Median $: Lowest $: 180,000 Average $: ADDRESS
ZIP
37929 Bright Common 94536 4676 Central Avenue 94536 4025 Eggers Drive 94536 36331 Fremont Boulevard 94536 38846 Hygelund Drive 94536 37731 Madera Court 94536 3397 Manchester Common 94536 38287 Paseo Padre Parkway 94536 690 Pickering Avenue 94536 1925 Barrymore Common 94538 40420 Blanchard Street 94538 42643 Charleston Way 94538 42247 Edgewood Street 94538 43120 Grimmer Terrace 94538 42735 Newport Drive 94538 3695 Stevenson Boulevard #A33894538 2223 Kalenda Common 94539 40889 Marty Terrace 94539 43805 Paso Pino Common 94539 32527 Lake Chabot Street 94555 34651 Loreal Terrace 94555 5474 Midday Common 94555 33277 Palomino Common 94555 34531 Somerset Terrace 94555 3864 Springfield Common 94555
SOLD FOR BDS
388,500 392,000 215,000 205,000 508,000 445,000 378,000 480,000 420,000 181,000 253,000 355,000 381,000 255,000 355,500 278,000 550,000 704,000 640,500 485,000 325,000 752,500 445,000 180,000 650,000
2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 4 3 2 5
23965 2nd Street 22462 Hesperian Boulevard 22418 Linden Street 18184 Rainier Avenue 109 Sonas Drive 534 Cottage Park Drive 24797 Joyce Street 29375 Taylor Avenue 26872 Whitman Street 24707 Woodacre Avenue 1911 Barton Way 27585 La Porte Avenue
ZIP
94541 94541 94541 94541 94542 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94545 94545
SOLD FOR BDS
250,000 230,000 515,000 145,000 740,000 365,000 210,000 284,000 180,000 220,000 320,000 220,000
2 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
388,500 408,880
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
1513 1922 1200 989 1684 1736 1586 1770 1838 882 925 1000 1120 1224 1151 1040 1314 1814 1936 1064 2039 1822 988 2003
1977 1953 1982 1979 1960 1970 1976 1964 1950 1982 1954 1958 1960 1985 1958 1991 1972 1991 1973 1987 1989 1992 1970 1998
02-17-12 02-22-12 02-22-12 02-17-12 02-22-12 02-17-12 02-22-12 02-21-12 02-21-12 02-17-12 02-21-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-22-12 02-17-12 02-22-12 02-22-12 02-17-12 02-22-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-22-12 02-17-12 02-17-12
HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 14 Highest $: 740,000 Median $: Lowest $: 108,000 Average $: ADDRESS
1234 Stanhope Lane #368 2377 Star Avenue
225,000 286,571
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
1514 1162 3311 1370 2781 1804 1000 1469 951 1360 1723 1119
1947 1952 1961 1951 2010 2007 1950 1989 1950 1956 1991 1955
02-22-12 02-22-12 02-17-12 02-22-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12
94545 94546
108,000 225,000
2 3
1007 1028
MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 08 Highest $: 625,000 Median $: Lowest $: 185,000 Average $: ADDRESS
ZIP
819 Heavenly Place 1674 Jupiter Drive 2273 Lacey Drive 352 Levin Street 1163 North Abbott Avenue 1127 Park Grove Drive 274 Summerwind Drive 507 Tramway Drive
95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035
SOLD FOR BDS
506,500 320,000 625,000 420,000 185,000 460,000 580,500 472,000
4 3 4 4 2 3 4 4
ZIP
6372 Buena Vista Drive #B 6294 Civic Terrace Avenue #A 7065 Fountaine Avenue 36630 Jennifer Street 37807 Lobelia Drive 5183 Tenaya Avenue
94560 94560 94560 94560 94560 94560
SOLD FOR BDS
250,000 162,000 325,000 195,500 345,000 255,000
2 2 3 2 4 3
BUILT
CLOSED
1764 1044 1502 1584 863 1146 1767 1513
2000 1960 1971 1960 1979 1962 1991 1972
03-01-12 02-28-12 03-01-12 02-28-12 03-01-12 02-29-12 02-29-12 02-28-12
ZIP
2476 Belvedere Avenue 94577 2179 Cleveland Street 94577 704 Douglas Drive 94577 422 Dutton Avenue 94577 790 Glen Drive 94577 1354 Pearson Avenue 94577 288 Peralta Avenue 94577 2011 150th Avenue 94578 16238 Maubert Avenue 94578 14864 Midland Road 94578 14261 Orchid Drive 94578 16407 Saratoga Street #104W 94578 16636 Selby Drive 94578 1445 Vining Drive 94579
SOLD FOR BDS
215,000 315,000 220,000 279,000 425,000 300,000 200,000 159,000 161,500 209,000 245,000 80,000 400,000 330,500
3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3
BUILT
CLOSED
1488 820 1230 752 1887 1145
1984 1986 1962 1956 1965 1955
02-22-12 02-21-12 02-22-12 02-22-12 02-22-12 02-17-12
ZIP
1324 Jacqueline Place 1688 Keller Avenue
94580 94580
SOLD FOR BDS
153,000 323,000
3 5
BUILT
CLOSED
1296 1628 885 1077 2442 1168 1634 764 992 935 845 1022 1768 1281
1972 1944 1942 1927 1939 1943 1922 1953 1947 1946 1942 1981 1965 1957
02-22-12 02-22-12 02-21-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-17-12 02-22-12 02-21-12 02-21-12 02-22-12 02-17-12 02-22-12 02-21-12 02-17-12
2581 Oregon Street 4270 Queen Anne Drive 2995 Risdon Drive #67
ZIP
94587 94587 94587
SOLD FOR BDS
345,000 465,000 170,000
4 3 2
153,000 238,000
SQFT
BUILT
1186 1674
1972 02-22-12 1952 02-17-12
UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES:03 Highest $: 465,000 Median $: Lowest $: 170,000 Average $: ADDRESS
220,000 252,786
SQFT
SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 02 Highest $: 323,000 Median $: Lowest $: 153,000 Average $: ADDRESS
250,000 255,417
SQFT
SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 14 Highest $: 425,000 Median $: Lowest $: 80,000 Average $: ADDRESS
460,000 446,125
SQFT
NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 06 Highest $: 345,000 Median $: Lowest $: 162,000 Average $: ADDRESS
1989 02-17-12 1947 02-17-12
CLOSED
345,000 326,667
SQFT
BUILT
1804 1357 943
1964 02-17-12 1971 02-22-12 1986 02-17-12
CLOSED
March 23, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
SUBMITTED BY THE KENNEDY ELEMENTARY PTA Are you spring cleaning and need to dispose of electronic waste? Support Kennedy Elementary's PTA fundraising efforts. Drop off your ewaste items and help a local school at the same time! The collection truck will be located in front of the school and most electronics will be accepted; no appliances please. The Kennedy PTA continues to educate our students on how to Re-
duce, Reuse and Recycle. E-waste collection days are just a few of the ways we are creating awareness for our students and parents. Join us in helping to keep dangerous items out of our landfills! Questions? Contact kennedyptanews@gmail.com. Kennedy Elementary E-waste Collection Day Sunday, March 25, 9 a.m. - Noon Kennedy Elementary 35430 Blackburn Drive, Newark kennedyptanews@gmail.com
SUBMITTED BY BRETT NELSON, PRINCIPAL
form and evolve through the merger and destruction of small galaxies during which their stars are incorporated into larger galaxies. The talk will be illustrated with the latest astronomical images and state-of-theart computer simulations. Time permitting, Professor Thakurta will talk about summertime research opportunities for students at UCSC. For more information about Raja Guha Thakurta, please go to: http://www.ucolick.org/~raja/ Our Place in the Cosmos Tuesday, Mar 27 5:30 p.m. - Appetizers 6:30 p.m. - Lecture Warm Springs Elementary School, Multipurpose Room 47370 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont (510)-656-1611, ext. 45001 Open to the public and free of charge Food provided by Z-Pizza and Chennai Dosa
The public is welcome to an evening of “Our Place in the Cosmos,” Tuesday March 27 in the Warm Springs Elementary School Multipurpose Room. This is a free evening event in which Professor Raja Guha Thakurta from the University of California at Santa Cruz will take attendees on a fascinating journey through the Universe. “Our Place in the Cosmos” explains how we (and, for that matter, all complex life forms) are connected to the Universe around us. Our Milky Way and other similar galaxies play host to cosmic recycling processes; the formation of stars and their planetary systems inside nebulae (dense gas/dust clouds), nuclear fusion within stars, and the death of massive stars in explosions known as supernovae. To understand our origin, we must appreciate how galaxies
Page 15
Page 16
SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) introduced legislation on February 27, 2012 to provide consumer protection for wildlife trapping and prohibit the most inhumane trapping practices. Senate Bill 1480 institutes several consumer notification measures to protect consumers and wildlife from unlawful trapping practices. The bill requires trappers to provide a written contract to consumers to help them make informed choices when they have wildlife problems or property damage, directs the state Department of Fish and Game to maintain a list on its website of licensed trappers to ensure the public can locate licensed trappers and outlaws the most heinous methods of animal killing, such
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
as drowning and chest crushing, that are considered unnecessarily cruel. “This bill helps consumers find legitimate and experienced trappers,” Corbett said. “It’s time we stopped turning a blind eye to the inhumane practices used by some wildlife trappers.” SB 1480 follows up on a 2003 law requiring anyone offering wildlife trapping services to the public for profit to obtain a license from the state Department of Fish and Game. The department, however, has not had sufficient resources to police trappers and has not issued any regulations that would serve as guidelines for trappers that offer their services to the public. The measure is sponsored by Born Free USA and the San Francisco Wildlife Center, and it is supported by the Humane Society of the United States. “This important bill will in-
crease protections for wildlife, reduce the chances of family dogs and cats being inadvertently killed in traps and will help consumers make informed decisions,” said Monica Engebretson, the senior program associate for Born Free USA. “Our organization has worked for many years to address this issue and we are grateful to Senator Corbett for introducing this bill.” “Wildlife rehabilitation centers, funded through donations, are inundated with baby mammals whose mothers have been killed by for-profit trappers every year,” said Jamie Ray, Director of San Francisco's Wildlife Hospital & NonLethal Wildlife Damage Control Services. “This legislation will help the public make informed choices when hiring someone to help them address a wildlife behavior that is bothersome or damaging their property,” Ray said. “I applaud Senator Corbett for introducing a bill that reflects the values of our ever more humane and environmentally conscious society.” For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett
March 23, 2012
March 23, 2012
SUBMITTED BY CLAUDIA MEDINA PHOTOS BY DEBRA ISRAEL A mountain of compost was piled high at Tennyson High School on Friday, March 9. Specifically, twenty cubic yards of donated WM EarthCare Homegrown Compost kicked-off spring planting at 26 Project EAT school gardens in Hayward, San Le-
Josh Bennett from Hayward’s Cesar Chavez and Winton Middle Schools
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Page 17
andro, San Lorenzo and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School Districts. The donation coincides with National Nutrition Awareness Month, a time for schools across the country to focus on the importance of informed food choices and sound eating and physical activity habits. The Alameda County Office of Education’s (ACOE’s) “Project EAT,” now in its 10th year, advocates nutritional awareness by promoting an increase in the consumption of fruits and vegetables and physical activity through garden-based nutrition education and cooking connection lessons. During the course of the academic year, students learn the importance of personal nutrition; the essential physical exercise their bodies need daily; and where their food comes from. Students from 26 schools in Alameda County will have the opportunity to plant, tend, harvest, taste and learn. “We are happy to donate Homegrown Compost to Project EAT. Nurturing school gardens with compost approved for organic gardening Project EAT team picture: (L to R): Katie Casale, San Lorenzo High; is a great way to nourish our kids and teach Melissa Avignon-Redford, Hillside Elementary and Hesperian Elementary them about sustainability,” said Jessica Jones, San Lorenzo USD; Chris Boynton, Project EAT; and Derek Gorshow, from Waste Management of Alameda County’s WM Hayward’s Cherryland and Strobridge Elementary Schools. EarthCare Compost Manager.
Page 18
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
March 23, 2012
SUBMITTED BY JESSIE MANGALIMAN
THERE IS A GREAT SECRET IN THE BREATH …. WE HAVE AN IN BUILT ABILITY TO CALM THE MIND AND HEAL THE BODY AS WE LEARN TO WORK WITH THE BREATH. Ancient techniques proven scientifically to improve health and put the mind in the present moment . These programs have helped millions worldwide. The art of living foundation is a 501 c 3 organization, offering its programs in over 150 countires Web - www.artofliving.org Ph - 510 7300-AOL (Fremont) Medical benefits can be found on www.aolresearch.org
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan ranks highest in member satisfaction with health plans in California for a fifth consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Member Health Plan StudySM. Now in its sixth year, the study measures member satisfaction among 141 health plans in 17 regions throughout the U.S. by examining seven key factors: coverage and benefits; provider choice; information and communication; claims processing; statements; customer service; and approval processes. Health plans in California and nationwide are preparing for changes as a result of the Affordable Care Act, such as the establishment of state health insurance exchanges. The study finds that a majority of health plan members who purchase insurance on their own indicate they would likely use one of the exchanges (55%), which are conceived, in part, to address their needs. However, a sizable percentage of health plan members who are covered under an employer-sponsored program— 39 percent—also indicate they would shop for insurance on an exchange if it were available. “Health insurance exchanges are meant to appeal to individuals who must buy coverage on their own, yet the level of interest among those who obtain health insurance at work could have important implications for the future of employer-sponsored coverage,” said Rick Millard, senior director of the healthcare practice at J.D. Power and Associates. “Satisfaction among some health plan members may be low enough that an alternative, direct retail model could become more attractive than traditional wholesale purchasing by employers.” The study also finds substantial interest among health plan members in private health insurance exchanges, in which an employer might provide employees with vouchers for purchasing health insurance independently. “The private exchange model could further erode reliance on obtaining health insurance at work,” said Millard. “Creating new channels for purchasing insurance could trigger more changes. It could mean more attention will be paid to direct purchasers, and also make achieving high levels of satisfaction critically important for health plans that strive to acquire and retain members.” J.D. Power offers the following tips to health plan members and consumers who are shopping for health insurance coverage: · Understand your coverage. Health insurance plans are sometimes difficult to understand, with complex rules for deductibles, co-payments and other kinds of expenses. If you don’t have a clear understanding of the coverage and you have a choice of plans, opt for the simpler approach. For example, you may be more satisfied with fewer options for doctors in order to have coverage with less complicated costs. · Before enrolling in a health plan, familiarize yourself with online tools that may be offered by your insurance company. Some health plans are set up to offer online services to track your medical condition, receive prescriptions, make appointments, or even email your doctor. · If you obtain health insurance coverage through your employer, be prepared for fewer choices. More than one-half of health plan members who receive health insurance at work are given only one option. · If you purchase coverage on your own, understand how your state will offer a health insurance exchange (such as the Massachusetts Connector). This is a new feature based on the Affordable Care Act, which is intended to make it easier for individuals to find affordable coverage. The 2012 U.S. Member Health Insurance Plan Study is based on responses from more than 32,000 members of commercial health plans. There were 2,445 members in California. The study was fielded in November 2011 and January 2012. For more comprehensive health plan rankings for all 17 U.S. regions, please visit www.jdpower.com.
March 23, 2012
“Chunk” A109141 Chunk is a red, male Min Pin mix. He has been paired up with numerous dogs here at the shelter and gets long well with all of them. Chunk loves attention and is just a nice boy. He is a bit chubby but that is part of his cuteness. Chunk has been at the shelter since 2/21/12 and is looking for his forever home.
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
“Beth” A108920 Beth is a brown and white female Chihuahua/ Pug mix. She is a happy and affectionate girl. Beth is very social and playful with other dogs. She has been at the shelter since 2/8/12 and is looking for her second chance.
Total in Shelter: Dogs - 47 Cats - 26 Other - 6
Tri-City Animal Shelter 1950 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 790-6640 Tuesday – Friday: Noon - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays, Holidays
Page 19
Page 20
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
March 23, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12621886 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. Petition of: Byron D. Zhang & Stella Lee as individuals and as parents on behalf of minors Cathy Lee and Harvey Zhang for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Byron D. Zhang to Byron Z. Tripp Stella Lee to Stella L. Tripp Cathy Lee to Cathy L. Tripp Harvey Zhang to Harvey Tripp 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: 6-15-2012, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: D504 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: March 19, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283772# 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#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 451243 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Stars Day Spa, 46819 Warm Spring Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in the County Clerk’s office on May 3, 11 in the County of Alameda This business was conducted by Individual Xue Ning Yang, 4941 Corona Ct., Union City, CA 94537. 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/ Xue Ning Yang This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 12, 2012. 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283938# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462752 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Stars Day Spa, 46819 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Danping Yang, 15153 Swenson Street, San Leandro, CA 94579 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/ Dan Ping Yang, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 12, 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). 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283932# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462973 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
Kraken Marketing Group, 46560 Fremont Blvd., #113, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Born Creative, Inc., California, 46560 Fremont Blvd., #113, 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 03/1/2012 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/ George Abouzind, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 19, 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). 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283777# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462850 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GL Trading Services, 33757 Heritage Way, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda. P.O. Box 56361, Hayward, CA 94545. Genoveva C. Munsayac, 33757 Heritage Way, Union City, CA 94587. Lida P. Rativo, 33757 Heritage Way, Union City, CA 94587. This business is conducted by a general 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/ Genoveva C. Munsayac Lida P. Rativo, General Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 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). 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283705# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462949 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRISBEY’S HOME REPAIR, 37077 2ND STREET, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA BRUCE R. FRISBEY, 37077 2ND STREET, 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 3/16/2012 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/ BRUCE R FRISBEY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on MARCH 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). 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2282161# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462474 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Beauty Harbor, 41240 Roberts Ave. Apt. 10, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Ekaterina Kechkina, 41240 Roberts Ave. Apt. 10, Fremont, CA 94538 Iryna Vishniakova, 41240 Roberts Ave. Apt. 10, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by general 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/ Ekaterina Kechkina This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 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). 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/12 CNS-2277840# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462243 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AIS Real Estate, 2890 Montair Way, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Valeriano Liscano Sia, 2890 Montair Way, Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Valeriano Liscano Sia This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 29, 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). 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/12 CNS-2277576# 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
March 23, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Page 21
PUBLIC NOTICES 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#
GOVERNMENT CITY OF UNION CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearings will be held by the City of Union City for the purpose of considering the following project applications: Use Permit (UP-12-002) and Administrative Site Development Review (ASD-12-003) The applicant, Rich Products Co., is seeking Use Permit approval (UP-12-002) for storage of ammonia on-site for refrigeration purposes in quantities that categorize the use as a medium-user site as defined in Chapter 18.40 of the Municipal Code and Administrative Site Development Review approval for miscellaneous improvements to the building exterior, addition of a new trash enclosure area, installation of outdoor equipment including a flour silo, and repainting of the building in conjunction with the repainting of the remaining buildings within the Willowbrook Business Center. The project site is located at 1600 Whipple Road (APN 475-0130-032). Notice is also given that this project is exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, April 5, 2012
Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. For further information on the above application, contact Carmela Campbell, Planning Manager, at (510) 675-5321. Written comments regarding these projects should be received by the Planning Division prior to Thursday, April 5, 2012. City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. JOAN MALLOY Economic & Community Development Director 3/23/12 CNS-2283706#
PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CARLYSLE LEITH BRYANT JR AKA CARL BRYANT JR CASE NO. RP12620481 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Carlysle Leith Bryant Jr., aka Carl Bryant Jr. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Cynthia L. King in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Cynthia King be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of
the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 17, 2012 at 9:30 am in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of
estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: BARBARA D. HANNON, Law Office of Matthew J. Duncan, 1516 Oak Street, Suite 225, Alameda, CA 94501, Telephone: (510) 769-8311 3/23, 3/27, 4/3/12 CNS-2283011#
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR ORDER DECLARING STATUS OF THE TRI-CITY VOICE NEWSPAPER AS ONE OF GENERAL CIRCULATION [Gov. Code Sec. 6000, et seq.] Case No. HG12614525 Superior court of the State of California For the County of Alameda In the Matter of the Petition of Stephen F. Von Till to Have the Standing of “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE” as a Newspaper of General Circulation Ascertained and Established NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 6, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard in Department 516 of this court, located at 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, California 94544, petitioner intends to apply for an order declaring the newspaper known as “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE” to be a newspaper of general circulation for the City of Fremont and for the County of Alameda and for the State of California. Dated: 3/5/12 /s/ Ondrej Likar Attorney for Petitioner PETITION TO ASCERTAIN AND ESTABLISH STANDING OF NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION [Gov.C. Sec. 6000, ET SEQ.] Superior Court of the State of California For the County of Alameda In the Matter of the Petition of Stephen F. Von Till to Have the Standing of “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE” as a Newspaper of General
Circulation Ascertained and Established Stephen F. Von Till, declare: 1. I am the attorney for the newspaper “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE,” referenced herein as “the newspaper,” and the attorney for the newspaper’s editor in chief and publisher, William Marshak. 2. I am authorized under Government Code Section 6008(d) to petition on behalf of the newspaper and to seek adjudication of the newspaper under Government Code Sections 6000, et. seq., as “a newspaper of general circulation” in the County of Alameda, State of California and the City of Fremont. 3. The newspaper is a newspaper of general circulation published and distributed for the dissemination of local news and intelligence of a genera character in the City of Fremont, the County of Alameda, and the State of California for which it seeks adjudication. 4. The newspaper is established, printed and published in the City of Fremont, Alameda County, State of California, at regular intervals and has a bona fide list of paying subscribers in said city. The bona fide list of paying subscribers is substantially different from any other list presented to the courts prior to this action. 5. The newspaper has been established and published semi-weekly (twice per week) in the City of Fremont and in the County of Alameda, State of California, for more than one year preceding the date of this petition. WHEREFORE, petitioner prays for judgment ascertaining and establishing “What’s Happening’s TRI-CITY VOICE” as a “newspaper of genera circulation” under sections 6000, et. seq. of the Government Code for (1) City of Fremont, (2) County of Alameda, and (3) State of California Dated: January 27, 2012 /s/ Stephen F. Von Till, Petitioner VERIFICATION I, Stephen F. Von Till, am the petitioner in the above-entitled proceeding. I have read the foregoing petition and know the contents thereof. The same is true of my own knowledge, except as to those matters which are therein alleged on information and belief, and as to those matters, I believe it to be true. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in the City of Fremont, State of California on January 27, 2012. /s/ Stephen F. Von Till 3/13, 3/16, 3/20, 3/23/12 CNS-2276062#
Page 22
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
BY DON THOMPSON ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California prison officials want to change their policies for dealing with prison gangs, including rules that kept some gang members locked in isolation for years and led to widespread inmate hunger strikes last year, officials said Friday. The proposed regulations would make it easier and quicker for gang members to get out of the notorious security housing units that hold nearly 4,200 inmates in the nation's largest state prison system. Gang members would no longer have to renounce their gang membership. Instead, they could earn more privileges and get out of the isolation units in four years instead of six if they stop engaging in gang activities and participate in anger management and drug rehabilitation programs.
The old restrictions prompted more than 6,000 inmates at prisons statewide to refuse state-issued meals at 13 prisons in July. They staged another hunger strike in September and smaller strikes intermittently since then. Officials said their review started in May, before the hunger strikes. However, the proposed policy addresses some of the inmates' demands, said Terry Thornton, a spokeswoman for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Inmates wanted a way to earn their way out of isolation, and the proposed policy gives them even more incentives than they asked for, she said. The department examined practices in other states including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New Mexico, New York and Texas as it updated gang policies that date back two decades, said Terri McDonald, the department's undersecretary for operations. The old system focused on separating and suppressing gangs. The new system
would try to change gang members' behavior through rewards and punishment, she said. Under the old policy, gang associates are automatically sent to the security housing units to live alongside gang leaders. Under the proposed policy, many could continue living in the general prison population. The shift alone could significantly reduce the security housing unit population, McDonald said in an interview. Of the 2,300 felons who are in the isolation units because of their gang involvement, nearly 1,800 are considered as gang associates. The units also house non-gang inmates who kill other inmates, attack employees or participate in riots. The new regulations were released in draft form to inmate advocacy groups on Friday. McDonald said she expects the regulations can be adopted by year's end, though a case-by-case review of individual gang members'
March 23, 2012
housing can begin before any changes become official. The policy would generally define California's seven prison-based gangs as what would be called level 1 security threat groups. They include the Mexican Mafia, Nuestra Familia, Aryan Brotherhood and other gangs that grew up behind bars. Level 2 security threat groups would include street gang members who land in prisons, though prison and street gangs often overlap. “There's well over 400,000 gang members in the state of California, and those gang members frequently come to prison and they bring their street gang politics,” McDonald said. California operates four security housing units for men – at Pelican Bay, Corcoran, the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi and California State Prison, Sacramento.
March 23, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Page 23
The Bookworm The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books.
BY
FRANCES FREI AND ANNE MORRISS
You’ve never had a worse shopping experience in your life. The store wasn’t even busy that day, but there was nobody on the sales floor. When you finally did spot a human being with a nametag, she was surly and the cashier snarled a sarcastic “thanks” before literally throwing your purchase in a bag and shoving it across the counter. Shocked, you knew two things for sure: you’ll never shop there again, and you would never allow your employees to behave that way. You know good customer service when you see it, but in the new book “Uncommon Service” by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss, you’ll learn how to do it best. We’ve all been there: standing with our mouths open, utterly stunned by the presence of abysmal customer service. It’s irritating, it’s maddening, and somebody’s losing business over it. So how can you make sure you’re not the one losing?
Frei and Morriss say that the first – and hardest – thing to do is to “have the stomach to do some things badly.” And to achieve that, you must understand The Four Service Truths, the first of which is that you can’t be good at everything. Yes, indeed, excellence comes at a price. There are certain things about your business that your customers value more than others. What’s not important to them probably should not be overly important to you. But you can’t give stellar customer service away for free. Someone has to pay for it, whether you raise prices (the easy way to do it), reduce costs, or you teach your customers to do some of the hard work for you (the fun way to do it). The good news is that the fun way “gets the most attention.” Though it’s easy to point fingers, you should understand that bad customer service is not the fault of your employees. Your hiring process might be all wrong. Maybe the job is designed poorly or IT tools are
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. Letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and style.
overwhelming. Perhaps training is inadequate, or you’re giving employees too many tangible incentives and not enough pride in their jobs. Finally, know that customer management is important. Give customers some level of involvement. Let them serve themselves. And if all else fails, fire them. “Uncommon Service” starts out as dry as a museum bone. There were a lot of heavy sighs in my house at the beginning. But then authors Frances Frei and Anne Morriss started to make things sound fun for both customers and employees, and that’s pretty exciting. Through examples from internet, banking, retail, and service industries, they prove that their Four Truths are real truths and, though there are some dig-indeep exercises, most of what is suggested is easy to do and will give any business owner more insight to their business. I liked this book, and I think you will, too, because – hey! don’t we all know a lot of businesses that badly need a copy of
it? To stay certain that you’re not one of them, read this soon because “Uncommon Service” is uncommonly helpful.
FREE Tax Preparation Services for Eligible Households making $50,000 or Less Visit
www.fremont.gov/frc for more info
c.2012, Harvard Business Review Press $29.95 U.S. & Canada 247 pages
Fremont Family Resource Center - VITA Program 39155 Liberty Street Fremont, CA 94538 1/25/12 to 4/16/12 M-W-F Closed President's Day 2/20/12 Mon. & Wed. 4 to 8 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment needed
Page 24
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
March 23, 2012
Men’s Baseball Mission San Jose Varsity Baseball remains undefeated SUBMITTED BY ED HUGO March 16- The Mission San Jose (MSJ) varsity baseball team remained undefeated as they squeaked by Piedmont Hills (San Jose) 4-2. Chris Donoghue took the mound for MSJ and earned the victory as he turned in an impressive six-inning stint scattering six hits, walking three and striking out seven. Kyle Welker closed out the contest by striking out two of the three batters he faced in the seventh inning. The MSJ offense was challenged by a pair of hard-throwing pitchers from Piedmont Hills. MSJ batters did strike out a season high 11 times but did work out seven walks during the game which
played an integral part in their scoring opportunities. After Piedmont Hills jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, MSJ responded with two runs of their own as they took advantage of two Piedmont defensive miscues. Scott Havard led off the inning by hitting a routine groundball to shortstop but the shortstop mishandled the ball and Havard beat the throw to first base. Jeff Chu followed with a walk moving Havard to second base and Devon Jones followed with a seeing-eye groundball that found its way into short right field. Havard was off with the crack of the bat and hustled home with MSJ’s first run to tie the game. Later in the inning, with the bases loaded and two out, Chu raced home from third base as an attempted pick-off throw by the Piedmont catcher sailed over the third baseman’s head. The run put MSJ up 2-1. MSJ added a run in the third inning as Chu led off the inning with a walk
Ryan Mark lines a key single to right field during Mission San Jose's 4-2 victory over Piedmont Hills of San Jose.
and came around to score on Patrick Andresen’s single. MSJ added an insurance run in the fifth inning as Jacob Walter came up with a clutch two-out, bases loaded single that drove in Andresen to put MSJ ahead 4-1. Piedmont Hills tried to rally but Donoghue was able to keep them off the scoreboard until the sixth inning when they scored their second run. Piedmont had the tying runner on base when
Donoghue struck out the final batter of the inning to preserve MSJ’s 4-2 lead. The MSJ defense proved to be strong once again even though they committed two errors during the game. Brandon Fuhs made the play of the game from his third base position in the second inning as he dove far to his left to stab a hard hit ground ball and scrambled to his feet to throw a dart to first base, robbing Piedmont Hills of a base hit.
Mission Valley Cougars Youth Football program Bigger, Better and making a Difference No Try-Outs! ... First Come, First Serve! No Weight Limits ... Grade Based! Everyone Can Play With Their Peers! 7 Game Competitive Schedule 1st East Bay All Year Tackle Youth Football
Accepting Applications
Accepting Applications Ages 6-15 All leagues members accepted, AYF, Pop Warner, PAL Unlimited weights, Grade-based; Competitive Schedule
info@missionvalleycougars.org www.missionvalleycougars.org Follow us on Facebook
For more information call 510-972-0668
March 23, 2012
Page 25
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Newark Soccer Cup SUBMITTED BY FRANZ BRUCKNER PHOTOS COURTESY OF CANDICE TUBERA AND LAURA SANCHEZ The Newark Soccer Club, in conjunction with the Newark Unified school District held their 23rd annual “Newark Cup” soccer tournament March 3-4; consolation games March 7 and the Final match, March 9. This annual tournament is between all eight Newark elementary schools divided into two groups of four. Each team within each group plays one another; the top two point getters of each group play for the championship. Second place finishers in each group play for the Consolation match. Both the Championship and Con-
solation matches were played under the lights at Newark Memorial High School. This year’s girls final was a rematch between Lincoln School and Snow School (both Lincoln and Snow have made the final the past three years). It was a very exciting and close game. After a scoreless regulation game, the match went into sudden death overtime. Snow had a couple of chances to convert, but were unlucky. In the second overtime, Kristin Bauman of Lincoln scored the game’s only goal to secure the Championship for Lincoln for the second year in a row. Goal keeper Monserat Roa recorded the shutout for Lincoln. In addition, Laura Fuentes, Ariana Tubera, Monseratt Roa, Marisela Suarez, Davis Larson, Jenny
Amezquita, Esther Mendoza, Isabela Garcia, Eva Obando, Nancy Ruis, Leslie Santos, Alexsis Guzman, Ariana Jackson, Talia Torres, Taylor Pandor, Jocelyn Polk, and Rachel Bruckner all played well for Lincoln. Hannah Gamez, Aracelli Hinojosa, Fayth Hinojosa, Lisette Mason, Natalia Sanchez, Elizabeth Salazar, Kailey Alcosiba, Samantha Zarate, Marissa Ferreira and Samantha Ocegueda all played well for Snow. It was a well played game, and both teams deserve a lot of credit. The Boy’s final pitted Graham School against Snow School. Graham won a hardfought match 3-0 powered on two goals by Sergio Corral. Jesus Esparza tallied the other goal for Graham. Goal keeper Jorge
Adrian Martinez, Alejandro Chavez, and David Rodriguez, and Forward Emmanual Franco. In addition, Kenny Vargus, Brian Sanchez, Idress Latifzada, Adrian Martinez, Aldo Maciel, Marco Fuentes, Humberto Salas, Everardo Vera, and Zakir Nasser played well for Graham. In the Consolation game for the girls, it was Schilling edging out Graham 1-0. For Schilling, Christina and Priscilla Alvarez played well as did Samantha Guitterrez, Alexsis Landa, Adriana Flores, and Citlali. For Graham, April Estrada, Mariah Morris, Christina Vargas, Elizabeth Pena, Leslie Sanchez, Dezerey Grisso-Anderson, Sonia Pirzad, Saptna Singh, Miranda Vivensi, Annalise Ceja, Brianna Vargus, Janessa Machan, Melissa Martinez, Angie Vera, Jasmine Potts, and Princess Fai all played well. In the boys Consolation match, Kennedy fell to Schilling 5-1. Eric Barajas and Fernando Lerme led the scoring for Schilling. In addition, Alex Gomez, Alexsis Escobedo, Alfredo Curiel, Daniel Gonzales, Darnel Bautista, Georgie Medrano, Isiah green, John Richard, Jose Ruvuelta, Juan Navarro, Juventino Arciga, Leo Leon, and Mario Ochoa all played well for Schilling. In addition, Goal Keeper Salvador Flores had a great game in goal.
Spruce Up Day at Newark Memorial SUBMITTED BY DENISE GLOVER
Please come out and help beautify Newark Memorial High School before the WASC visit. We will be covering graffiti, picking up trash and other cleanup projects. NMHS is asking for students, parents, teachers, and other community members to assist. You can give an hour of your time, four hours, or anywhere in the middle. The custodians will be on campus to help with projects and direct the volunteers. Please check-in near the Commons area so we can direct you to a project. Let’s take pride in our school and show how much we care!
Spruce Up Day Saturday, Mar 24 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Newark Memorial High School 39375 Cedar Blvd. Newark Sandoval and defenders Helmer De la Pena, Tony Martinez, and Manny Bautista all played well for Graham, as did midfielders Ivan De la Pena, Sebastian Martinez,
For Kennedy, Joshua Santillan played very well, and scored a goal. In addition, Miles Brandon, and London Lombana both played well for Kennedy.
Page 26
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Information found in ‘Protective Services’ is provided to public “as available” by public service agencies police, fire, etc. Accuracy and authenticity of press releases are the responsi-
Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD March 16 Residential burglary reported that a home on Perkins Drive. A house was burglarized and ransacked in the 3800 block of Alder Avenue. Loss is unknown loss at this time. An attempted residential burglary was reported in the 5500 block of Ridgewood Drive. Front window was pried and broken, but no entry. March 17 Red Light Camera Demonstration at Mowry Avenue & Fremont Boulevard: Approx. 10 demonstrators were at the southwest corner with no problems. Police presence was not needed nor provided. Afghan peace rally at Bill Ball Plaza was peaceful. About 150200 people participated. Sergeant Fowlie and Officer Lobue monitored the event with the help of Traffic units. Hit and run with injury on Walnut at BART, caused by a driver failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Hit and run at the Fremont Hub, caused by an unsafe parking maneuver, investigated by Officer Aranguren. Hit and run at Auto Mall and 880, investigated by Officer Taylor. March 18 A citizen called and reported damage (vandalism) to his vehicle parked on Wilford Ct. Officer Tran and Officer Piol arrived and discovered that the victim’s vehicle had been shot several times. Evidence was collected from the scene by CSI Gaziano.
March 23, 2012
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.
Officer Kindorf and FTO Huiskens checked the registration list at Motel 6 North and located a female with a felony warrant. They saw a female matching the description pull up in a van and contacted her. She turns out to be a different female, also with a warrant. Two adults were arrested for drug violations and warrants. Officer Kennedy dispatched to Safeway 5-corners for a petty theft and arrested the juvenile suspect. Officer Chan and FTO Tarango were dispatched to Safeway 5-corners for a petty theft and ended up arresting an adult male for burglary. Burglary at 34000 block of Alberta Terrace; victim’s garage door opener was taken in an auto burglary the previous day. Suspects return today and burglarize garage. Burglary at 1700 block of Firth Court; entry made through garage doggy door. Two males in a black Cadillac Deville fired 4-5 rounds towards Mojo's Lounge (Center- ville) after an argument in the rear lot. .25 auto casings were recovered; no injuries or property damage reported. Investigated by Officers Hamblin & Blass. March 20 Officers responded to Seneca Park Avenue on a complaint of solicitors. The reporting party said the solicitors were posing as PG&E employees and offering solar products for sale. Officers M. Smith and Greenberg located the group, who said they were simply offering information on solar products but not selling anything and not claiming to be PG&E employees. One of the solicitors was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant (probation violation).
A resident on Mello Way returned home and interrupted a burglary in progress. The victim noticed the suspect inside the residence on the stairway and fled to a neighbor’s house for safety. The suspect was described as a black adult male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and gloves. The suspect fled prior to police arrival on the scene. March 21 Officer Butcher was dispatched to a late-reported strong arm robbery that occurred at Cloverleaf Bowl. The juvenile victim, who is well-known to the PD, stated he had his phone and keys taken. He described the suspect as a Hispanic or Black male in his early 20’s with a thin build wearing a black and red hooded sweatshirt. A burglary at 6000 block Naples Terrace was interrupted. A female resident was confronted by a male suspect inside her home. She scuffled with the suspect prior to him fleeing with cash and laptops. Officers responded but the suspect was gone. A K-9 search was unsuccessful. The victim described the suspect as being a black male in his 40’s, 6-foot with a heavy build wearing a black beanie. The loss was two laptops, and cash. The case was investigated by Officer Hamblin. Six residential burglary reports taken during the shift: Sunriver Co.;unknown point of entry and loss. Cottonwood Street; entry via window smash, unknown loss. Teakwood Drive; unknown point of entry and loss. Encanto Way; unknown point of entry, loss of electronic equipment. Marietta Drive; entry via window smash to the rear sliding glass door. Loss included jewelry & cash.
SUBMITTED BY SGT. RAJ MAHARAJ, MILPITAS PD On March 15, 2012, the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) International hosted the 50th Annual Law Enforce-
Officer Kenneth Hansen and ASIS Chapter Chair Michael Delamere
ment Appreciation Event at the Crown Plaza in Foster City, California. The Chapter membership consists of a wide spectrum of security professionals, including managers and directors of many Fortune 500 companies. The Chapter invited law enforcement agencies from the bay area to recognize 34 individual law enforcement officers who distinguished themselves through exemplary service and devotion to duty. Milpitas Police Department Officer Kenneth Hansen received an ASIS Award for his actions on March 15, 2011, when he spotted a suspect who attempted to kidnap a student from the high school and entice two other students to get into his car. During the course of the investigation the suspect led Officer Hansen in a vehicle pursuit through neighboring cities, which concluded in Union City, California where the suspect abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot. Officer Hansen chased the suspect and eventually ended up in a violent confrontation with the suspect by himself. The suspect was eventually taken into custody as additional officers arrived.
March 23, 2012
BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP TECHNOLOGY WRITER SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Microsoft is hooking up MSN.com with a hipper sidekick to broaden its appeal and stay on top of the Internet's hottest topics. The trend-tracking service, called “msnNOW,” tunes into the buzz by sifting through millions of Internet searches and links circulating among the hordes on Facebook and Twitter. The chatter is then distilled into the equivalent of a digital water cooler – a place where people can go to keep in touch without taking up a lot of their time.
After months of development, the new feature debuts Thursday at http://now.msn.com. The service is primarily aimed at college-age teenagers and young adults who are increasingly relying on smartphones and other mobile
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
devices to remain plugged into what everyone is talking about from one hour to the next. It's an ``informationsnacking'' addiction that msnNOW is looking to feed with a smorgasbord of morsels served up a team of about 20 editors who will write 100-word summaries of the stories driving online conversations, said Bob Visse, MSN's general manager. Although it's tailor made for people on the go, msnNOW isn't offering an app for smartphones or computer tablets. It can be reached on all mobile Web browsers. The service alsol includes tools to make it easy to share on Facebook, Twitter and email. Taking the Internet's pulse isn't new. The main page on Yahoo Inc.'s website has highlighted the top trends for years and Internet search leader Google Inc. calls out the top queries each day. Twitter regularly updates its rankings of the most-tweeted topics. But MSN believes its new service will prove to be even more effective because it is drawing upon Microsoft Corp.'s expertise in data management and relying on human editors to ensure the real-time site is more compelling than a list of words and links. Facebook Inc. and Twitter also have negotiated deals that make more of their data avail-
able to Microsoft's Bing search engine than to Google, but msnNOW isn't relying on that privileged access, Visse said. Instead, msnNOW is conducting its analysis through the public entryways that Facebook and Twitter offers to all websites. MsnNOW is also leaning on BreakingNews.com, a part of MSNBC that also pores through a variety of social media to find interesting stories as they unfold. MsnNOW's reliance on Bing to monitor online search activity could be a drawback because it processes far fewer requests than Google. But Bing is picking up more cues now that it's powering Yahoo's search engine as part of a 10year partnership. Combined, Bing and Yahoo have a roughly 30 percent share of U.S. search volume compared to 66 percent at Google. Bing's second-banana status in search is quite a big reason why Microsoft's online division has been a financial albatross. The software maker's online operations have lost about $8 billion since June 2008. MSN.com remains one of the Internet's top destinations with about 520 million users. In comparison Facebook boasts 845 million users, Yahoo has about 700 million and Twitter has more than 100 million.
Page 27
www.whotels.com/siliconvalley
Page 28
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Shoes, canes and walkers… oh my!
SUBMITTED BY MARY M. ANDERSON These days, some of us would not make it very far without the help of a cane or a walker. Sometimes it’s our shoes that cause a fall, or simply the fact we don’t lift our toe when we step out. LIFE ElderCare's in-home exercise program is offered at no cost to home-bound seniors age 60 and older. Trained nursing students will come to your home and instruct you on simple resistance band exercises to improve your balance and muscle strength.
If you’re a senior who uses a cane or walker, follow these tips to make your journey a safe and pleasant one: • The cane or walker should be about the height of your wrists when your arms are at your sides. • When using a walker, your arms should be slightly bent but you shouldn’t have to bend forward at the waist. • Check the rubber tips at the bottom of the cane or walker, replace them if they are uneven or worn. • Don’t use a borrowed cane, walker or crutches unless you have had the fit and height cutomized for your needs. • To keep your feet safe, buy properly fitting, sturdy shoes with thin rubber soles and a light tread. Avoid shoes with a thick sole and make sure there is enough space for your toes to lie flat. Don’t wear flip-flops.
• Finally, avoid turning too quickly or walking too fast. If you would like to learn more about fall prevention, call Sandy at LIFE ElderCare 574-2087 to enroll in the free Fall Prevention program. The program is available to seniors living in the Tri-City area: Fremont, Newark and Union City. In addition, you'll receive a free home safety assessment, minor home modifications if needed 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! Whether you’re planning a journey to Timbuktu – or just a walk to your front door – LIFE ElderCare’s Fall Prevention program can help. Give us a call - (510) 574-2087
March 23, 2012
Seniors invited to Clipper
Card event SUBMITTED BY BART DIRECTOR TOM BLALOCK, DISTRICT 6 On March 31, 2012, BART will host a Clipper Card outreach event at its Fremont BART Station, 3000 BART Way, Fremont. This is a great opportunity for riders, aged 65 years and older, to continue their 62.5 percent BART senior discount and switch to a senior Clipper Card. The Clipper Card can be used not only on BART but on AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit (including ferries), SamTrans, Caltrain, Muni and Santa Clara Valley Transit (VTA). The event will last from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and is a convenient way to pick up a senior or adult Clipper Card and learn details about this transit card from BART Customer Service staff. Local bakery, “Nothing Bundt Cakes,” will have a caketasting table to sweeten the deal! To get your senior Clipper Card, please bring valid government-issued identification (ID) that shows you are eligible for the senior discount. Examples of an acceptable ID include a valid passport, California State ID or driver’s license, San Francisco City ID or a Mantricula Consular/Consular, Alien Registration/Permanent Resident card. The Clipper Card is a universal fare payment card created by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) aimed to provide transit customers a convenient way to pay for transit fares on most of the public transit systems that operate in the Bay Area. Until you get your senior Clipper Card, you can still use BART’s senior green paper tickets. Although BART was required to reduce the number of retail outlets that sell discounted BART tickets, you can still get the green tickets by mail. Call Donna Numoto for details at 510 4647121. If you miss this special outreach event, getting your senior Clipper card requires some planning. You will have to bring your ID and a completed Clipper Card application to a participating transit agency or to BART staff at another Clipper Card outreach event. If you’re close to Oakland, on weekdays you can obtain a card at BART’s Lake Merritt Station at 800 Madison Street or at AC Transit’s office at 1600 Franklin Street. In San Francisco, go to the Ferry Building or MUNI’s office at 1 South Van Ness Avenue. Since August 1, 2011 BART has reached out to its customers by hosting 185 outreach events, including 14 that were held in the Fremont, Union City and Newark area where staff distributed 1,220 Clipper Cards to seniors. To make sure more seniors get access to Clipper Cards, BART is working with MTC to evaluate the existing card distribution system to determine what additional services and locations are needed to serve our customers. For other BART outreach events call the Clipper Card staff toll-free at 1 877 878 8883 or visit www.bart.gov/news/articles/2012/news20120102.aspx.
March 23, 2012
Page 29
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
Solar deal means more meals for Second Harvest SUBMITTED BY JEFF BARBOSA PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFF BARBOSA The California State Assembly passed a resolution by Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) on March 12, 2012 to honor the Girl Scouts of the USA on its 100th anniversary. Wieckowski’s five sisters were all Girl Scouts while growing up in Fremont. His sister, Joyce Steakley, attended the March 12 ceremony, representing Service Unit 630 of Cupertino. Another sister, Carol Dreyer, was also present. Pam Saltenberger, CEO of Girl Scouts, Heart of Central California and Debo-
On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Lowe convened the first troop meeting of Girl Scouts in the United States. “Since its founding, 50 million girls have participated in the Girl Scout movement during their childhood,” Wieckowski said. “As the brother of five Girl Scouts, I grew up with first-hand knowledge of how membership helps girls develop the courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place.” There are currently 3.2 million Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts is the largest, oldest and most effective leadership program for girls in not only the United States but the world. Sixty-nine percent of the women
Assembly Member Bob Wieckowski (standing behind resolution) with representatives of the Girl Scouts of the USA on the floor of the California State Assembly, Sacramento
rah Holden, senior director, Girl Scouts of Northern California, appeared in the Assembly Gallery as Assembly Conc urrent Resolution (ACR) 108 was approved by voice vote. A group of Girl Scouts from around the state enjoyed cookies and refreshments in the Willie Brown Room of the Assembly following the vote. The state Senate also approved ACR 108 the same afternoon.
serving in the United States Senate and 65 percent of the women currently in the United States House of Representatives were Girl Scouts. The resolution says fifty-five percent of all women astronauts are former Girl Scouts and former Girl Scouts have flown in more than a third of all space shuttle missions. For more information, visit www.GirlScouts.org
AP WIRE SERVICE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A deal with a solar company means Second Harvest Food Bank will be able to offer more meals. Nashville-based Silicon Ranch asked Second Harvest to install solar panels on its roof at no cost. The estimated 2600 kilowatt hours harvested each year from the 840 panels would be returned to the grid, and energy credits issued by the Tennessee Valley Authority would be split by Silicon Ranch and Second Harvest. Second Harvest spokeswoman Tasha Kennard told The Nashville Ledger that money saved in the process will be used to distribute food (http://bit.ly/ydibeE ). ``Our leadership team had been looking at some cost-saving measures to reduce our operating and utility expenses, so it really dovetails nicely into some of the different things we were looking into with cost savings,'' Kennard said. ``With this there were no installation fees, no maintenance fees. It was literally zero work from us other than a few meetings with them.'' The site is scheduled to begin harvesting solar energy on March 3. ``Each year that we harness this energy we will be able to provide, at minimum, 480,000 meals into our 46-county service area as a result,'' Kennard said. She says around 15,000 meals each year are currently distributed: ``Adding half a million to that is significant.'' ``For nonprofits, this is a very easy solution to help further your mission,'' she adds. ``If you have a facility that can host a grid-type project, it is definitely worth looking into.'' Meanwhile, Kennard says Second Harvest would like to find more partnerships that benefit its mission and the environment. She said one of their largest concerns is disposing of large amounts of food waste. ``Food banks across the United States deal with a lot of waste in terms of the packaging that we receive products in, and the food that we receive that can't be distributed because of its date,'' she says. ``We have to discard that.''
Page 30
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
March 23, 2012
Master Sudoku
Sudoku
1 2
9
8 9 4 1 7 4 3 9 8 5 6 9 6 2 1 9 3 5 3 1 6 4
Sudoku Solutions on page 4
15
1
3
1
15
8
13
5
14
3
11
16
2
1
1
10 24
15
16
1
2
14
8
7
14
11
2
9
3
13
2
25
14
24
15
3
23
14
11 11
3
1
5
23
3
17
8
14 18
14
2
15 7
7
19
11
2
15
7
20
5 5
21
23
3
26
1
25
1
1
2
4
3
1
3
1
13
3
1
11
19
2
3
2
11 14
13
5
15
16
7
13
11 1
11
6
14
2 15
13 11
13 1
10
5
15
4
5
15
19
13
2
20
17
1
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
1 17
24
14 2
13
A 7 6 D E 1 5 C 3 4
0 9 8 9 A C
5 letter words Affix Altho Clara Delft Depot Heirs Optic Realm Rerun Uncap 6 letter words Quarto Tremor
6 14 letter words Holding company Wind instrument
Word Search AIRPORTS
11 1
16
10
9 20
3
24
5
3 7
12
18
20
14
25
1
2
15 14
5
6
2 12
4
19
13 14
25 24
3 2
11
2
22 20
14
E
5
2
In “coded” puzzles, each number represents a letter. For example, 428863 could represent PUZZLE. Double letters, the length of words, etc. will help you crack the code.
24
6
Fill in the missing numbers (1 – 9 inclusive) so each row, column and 3x3 box contains all digits.
7 letter words Affixal Know-how Ogreish Reentry War zone Yule log 9 letter words Charivari Flavorful Herbalist Ill-gotten Jerkwater Koala bear Moon-faced No-fly zone Objecting Orchestra
Arlanda Bromna Bykovo Domodedovo Dorval Dulles Dumont Dyce
D 8 7
2
1 D
9
A R L A N D A V E N I C E E I
K E N N E D Y M O H A R E L Q
I H F J Q U O B Y K O V O M V
N T U E V M S R T Z O P D D K
Elmdon Ezeiza Hurn JFK Kai Tak Kennedy Kingsford Smith Lod Logan
G R A R V O K C V D Z V L O D
5 1 0 1 3 2 C 3 8 E F D C 0 7 D B 9 B A A 5 8 8 B 3 F 4 C B 2 C A D B 3 6 0 4 4 6
S O Q C N N S S H A N N O N O
F I M M O T T A N I L U N B M
O S L O R M P I A J P K R H O
Nadi Narita Northolt O'Hare Orly Oslo Rhoose Roissy Saint Paul
R S E U T T A N R H O O S E D
D Y G N H E U T I H M V L Y E
S O A Y O G L P T N J O C B D
3 8 5 9 4 1 E 2 4 3 D D 2
6 0 7 A
9 3 C
6
M D U L L E S A A F Z E P C O
I J A R T L I U K A I T A K V
Schipol Shannon Speke St Paul Tacoma Tegel Venice Vnukovo
T E S P E K E L O G A N I W O
H X E Z E I Z A B T T O R L Y
March 23, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS PHOTOS BY ALAN DALTON Olive Hyde Art Guild is presenting a program about the beauty and vibrancy of Ohlone and other California Native American cultures past to present through a discussion of the exquisite baskets they wove and
Beverly Ortiz weaving: Beverly Ortiz weaving an Ohlone style winnowing basket with tended, split, cured and trimmed Sedge and Willow.
Beverly Ortiz with coiled: Beverly Ortiz with coiled basketry start she has woven using tended Willow and Redbud.
continue to weave. Speaker Beverly Ortiz, a naturalist at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont, will discuss the varied functions of baskets and the processes used to create them. Dr. Ortiz will begin with a description of the horticultural methods used to manage plants used in basketry. Next she will discuss and demonstrate the steps involved in gathering basketry materials, the methods used to process and cure basketry materials so that every piece of plant material in the basket is the same width, thickness, and diameter.
Dr. Ortiz will end with a discussion of the weaving techniques used to "stitch" the baskets. Photos, basketry materials, baskets, and handouts will be shared. In addition to being a Naturalist at Coyote Hills Regional Park, Bevery Ortiz has a doctorate in Cultural Anthropology from UC Berkeley and a B.S. in Environmental Interpretation from UC Davis. Dr. Ortiz has served as an Ethnographic Consultant since 1994 and as a Lecturer in the Anthropology Department at CSU East Bay since 1999. She has published two books, sev-
eral book chapters and more than 150 articles about California Native Americans, including Ohlones. Dr. Ortiz coordinates an annual Gathering of Ohlone Peoples at Coyote Hills and is currently working on a curriculum about Ohlone and Bay Miwok peoples and cultures, past, present, and future. This program will be held at the Olive Hyde Art Center at 123 Washington Boulevard in Fremont, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Art Center's Mission Room. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Ohlone Basketry Wednesday, Mar 28 10 a.m. to noon Olive Hyde Art Center 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.olivehydeartguild.org
Page 31
Page 32
BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH A group of students at Chadbourne Elementary School in Fremont recently had a chance to learn where their water comes from, something most of us take for granted. The fifth grade class of teacher Dondi Lorenzana participated in a presentation by Paige Norberg, an Education Intern with the Tuolumne River Trust. The focus of the Trust is “to raise awareness about ecology and water conservation, and to inspire a new generation of environmental stewards, ensuring the long-term health of the Tuolumne River and those who depend on it.” Mr. Lorenzana’s class has been studying about water systems so when Norberg posed the question, “Where does water come from?” students were ready with a response of “rivers, lakes, aqueducts, spring water, underground, and rain.” Norberg explained that some of Fremont’s water is received from the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and more specifically, the Tuolumne River. “It’s located in Yosemite National Park. The land is set aside so you can’t build. You’re not allowed to feed the animals, litter,
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
cut down trees or hunt there. It’s a protected area to visit,” said Norberg. Elaborating, she detailed the movement of the water from Mt. Lyell Glacier where Tuolumne River starts out at 13,000 feet high, and explained how it pours into the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir to be stored for human consumption. In the Central Valley area, the Don Pedro Reservoir is used for agricultural purposes. The Tuolumne then continues and meets up with the San Joaquin River and flows into the Delta ending in San Francisco Bay.
Mt. Lyell is part of the watershed – an area of land where everything flows into a central body of water. To help the students understand this concept, Norberg had them participate in a fun hands-on activity in which each took a sheet of scratch paper and blue marker. They were told to crumple the paper into a ball then carefully unroll it, noting various higher and lower points created. “The valleys where they meet is the watershed,” added Norberg, who asked students to use their blue marker to trace where their watersheds would be on
their papers. She then proceeded to walk around the classroom with a spray bottle of water, squirting the blue markings, causing the ink to run and form rivulets of water
March 23, 2012
–a lesson brought to life! Excitedly, the students took a few moments to examine their resulting designs. “Tuolumne is also a beautiful place to visit,” Norberg said,
Education Intern Paige Norberg explains the watershed concept to students and teacher Dondi Lorenzana
continued on page 33
March 23, 2012
Page 33
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
continued from page 32
“with lots of recreational activities and inhabited by various animals that live there and depend on the water.” Two amphibians specific to the area are the Foothill yellowlegged frog and the Mt. Lyell salamander. Norberg explained that these are among the “indicator species,” important to the area’s ecology. Essentially, they “show and tell” us about the environment they are living in. If an animal population is up, all is well. If not, or if their particular population is declining, it could be an indication that the river is having environmental issues. Also of integral importance to the region are: deer, foxes, mountain lions, cougars, otters,
esting facts on the life cycle of salmon and trout. If rainbow trout can get past a dam and into the ocean, they become steelhead (stronger) trout. Due to their unique life cycle, if stuck behind a dam, they are prevented from becoming steelheads or reproducing. As for salmon, although spawned in fresh water, they also need to make the trek beyond any dams as part of their maturation, to seek the ocean salt water before returning and reproducing. So how far does the water travel to reach our taps? Well, it journeys through 160 miles of pipe! And, of note, 60 percent of the Tuolumne River is diverted for agricultural and
Club, suggested that the valley should be protected at all costs, and opposed the plan. At the time, it was a controversial issue and remains as such but after the 1906 earthquake, which caused many fires, the argument for sufficient water prevailed. Congress gave its final approval to proceed in 1913. The Dam was named after its Chief Engineer Michael M. O’Shaughnessy. The last part of the classroom presentation centered around water conservation efforts and Norberg discussed with the students what people can do to help, such as: using more efficient showerheads, low flush toilets, drought-resistant
Participants of Tuolumne’s water usage exercise
bald eagles, black bears and fish such as trout and salmon. They drink the water or live in it; some are carnivores (meat eaters), or herbivores that depend on the grasses as part of their food chain, or omnivores that eat plants and meat. Norberg shared some inter-
urban use through these pipes. The whole idea of obtaining Tuolumne’s water began back in the early 1900’s when people thought Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Dam would be a great way to store water for the San Francisco area. However, naturalist John Muir and the Sierra
plants, and expanding natural resources, to name a few. To follow up on this theme, and with a bit of role playing, several students from the class were selected to enact how various groups utilize the Tuolumne’s water supply: a Central Valley family, plants
and animals, a corporation, a Bay Area family and farmers. Each student was asked to read a brief script indicating which group he/she represented before emptying out an amount of water from a large bucket, to indicate how much of this resource was being used up. Over 4,500 Bay Area fourth through sixth graders have participated in this free educational program, “That’s the Tuolumne in my Tap,” during the school year. To date, according to Karen Gardner, Bay Area Education Director for the Tuolumne River Trust, the organization has presented to 248 students in eight classrooms in Fremont, 231 students in seven classrooms in Hayward (with 155 more students in five more classrooms scheduled), 160 students in five classes in Milpitas and one class of 31 students in Union City. Through visits such as the one to Chadbourne Elementary, the Tuolumne Trust aspires to enlighten the younger generation and bring about a greater understanding of the importance of preserving and conserving our natural resources. The non-profit organization, which focuses on education, policy and agriculture, is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Modesto and Yosemite. Funding for “That’s the Tuolumne in my Tap” is made possible through the generosity of donors: the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund, the Tellabs Foundation, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Symantec, Morrison Forester, Patagonia, Union Bank, and the Clif Bar Family Foundation. To learn more about the Tuolumne River Trust visit, www.tuolumne.org or call (415) 882-7252.
Another Neighborhood Watch group forms Neighbors of the Lake And Rosemont Area (LARA) Home Owners Assoc. joined together on March 13th at to help make
their community a safer place to live. The meeting will be held at the Kennedy Elementary School Auditorium on Blackburn Drive. This and all Neighborhood Watch meetings will be in coordination with the Newark Police Department. If you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch in your area please contact: Tim Jones (510) 578-4209 or tim.jones@newark.org It’s time to stand up to crime. Together we can make a difference!
Page 34
SUBMITTED BY RACHAEL VANDER MARTIN
On Wednesday, March 21, Mayor Gus Morrison of Fremont and Mayor Al Nagy of Newark helped LIFE ElderCare volunteers deliver meals to seniors as part of the organization's annual Mayors for Meals Day. They were joined by five City Council members, Anu Natarajan, Suzanne Chan and Bill Harrison from Fremont, Maria Collazo from Newark and Emily Duncan from Union City. "On this day, there are close to 1,200 other elected officials
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
delivering meals all over the country to frail, homebound seniors," said Mary Anderson, LIFE ElderCare Executive Director. "We enjoy celebrating this event because it shows how important community support is in building and sustaining our Meals On Wheels program. Last year we delivered over 102,000 meals and we could not have done it without the enthusiastic support of people like you." During the event, Suzanne Chan presented Anderson with a donation in honor of the late Fremont mayor, Bob Wasserman. "This was a very special program to Bob and his wife
(Left to Right) Gus Morrison, Mayor of Fremont, Bill Harrison, City Council Member Fremont, Anu Natarajan, City Council Member Fremont, Mary Anderson, LIFE ElderCare Executive Director, Judy Zlatnik, LIFE ElderCare Board President, Suzanne Chan, City Council Member Fremont, Maria Collazo, City Council Member Newark and Al Nagy, Mayor of Newark.
Linda, a longtime Meals On Wheels driver," said Chan. "It takes financial support and volunteers to make a daily connection with the frail elderly who
39737 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 510-494-1999 fax 510-796-2462 tricityvoice@aol.com www.tricityvoice.com q 12 Months for $75 q Renewal - 12 months for $50
Subscription Form - Please Print Clearly
need our help. I encourage all of you to join me in making a commitment to sustaining this vital service." In addition to providing meals, volunteers do a daily wellness check on each of the people on their route. While delivering meals with Mayor Morrison, Janaki Arayambath, 46, warmly greeted each of the
Payment Type (Please Circle): Check
Credit Card
Cash
Date: Name: Business Name if applicable:
Payment Amount: Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Zip Code:
Billing Address: Authorized Signature:
Person to be delivered to: Delivery Address if different from Billing Address: Phone: E-Mail:
March 23, 2012
Enis Havey and Gus Morrison, Mayor of Fremont.
seniors and asked them how they were doing. Janaki started volunteering four years ago when her son left for college and currently delivers meals three to four days a week on different routes. "I had fun delivering meals today," said Morrison. "It gave me the chance to meet some of the older residents in our community and to hear about how grateful they are to be getting one hot meal a day. I was also impressed by the commitment of the volunteers." Mayors For Meals Day is a component of March For Meals, a national campaign, initiated by the Meals On Wheels Association of America that utilizes the involvement of local Mayors and other elected officials to raise awareness of senior hunger. This year's refreshments were provided by Super Suppers. If you would like to learn more about LIFE ElderCare or the Meals On Wheels program visit www.lifeeldercare.org.
March 23, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
BY BIFF JONES Ohlone College Renegades softball team was back in action last Thursday. March 15 at home against Coast Conference South (CCS) foe Cabrillo College of Aptos after its long March Madness weekend. Ohlone, seeking its 10th straight Coast Conference North (CCN) Division championship under head coach, Donna Runyon, was undefeated in league play at 5-0 and 16-6 overall. Getting the start for Ohlone was sophomore southpaw, Katy Bihl from Newark Memorial High School looking for her
Livermore, and two singles by sophomore third baseman, Kaley Marden, Washington High School and sophomore first baseman, Lauren Ermitano, Castro Valley High School for a 2-0 lead. That was all Bihl needed as she retired 14 of the last 16 batters she faced, including 10 in a row at one point. One base runner was a single to the state’s leading hitter, Sierra Clark hitting over .600, whom Bihl held to 1/3 on the day and the other was a seventh inning base on balls. Bihl improved to 8-4, pitching a three-hit shutout with just one walk.
Sophomore Shortstop/Third Baseman, Kaley Marden (Washington
High School, Fremont) Photo by Mike Heightchew eighth victory. After a 1, 2, 3 first inning, Cabrillo threatened in the second and third as two runners reached base each inning but Bihl was able to strand all runners. In the bottom of the third the Renegades opened with three hits; a double by sophomore center fielder, Ashley Vignola, Granada High School,
A game against CCN second place College of San Mateo, 5-1 (25-3 overall) scheduled for Saturday, March 17 was postponed to Saturday, March 31 at noon on the Ohlone Campus. On Tuesday, March 20, the Renegades traveled to Saratoga for a game with CCS West Valley College Vikings. Freshman Brittany Wright, California
High School, San Ramon would get the start. Wright, after starting out the season at 3-0, has been struggling as of late with her control and Coach Runyon hoped lessons with a private pitching coach may have straightened out some flaws found in her mechanics. In the first inning Ohlone had its first two hitters, freshman shortstop, Marah Nisbet, California High and Vignola reach baser on two West Valley errors but they were unable to score. Vikings' first saw the hosts load the based on two walks and a hit batsman before Wright struck out the last two hitters and keep the score tied at 0-0. Through five innings, both teams would put runners on base, Ohlone via the base hit and WV via the base on balls and hit batters, but neither could score. Finally in the sixth, after one out, Marden singled and Erimitano followed with a two-run home run for a 2-0 Renegade lead. Both teams then would go relatively quietly until the bizarre bottom of the seventh. Wright, still struggling with her control, walked the lead-off batter and No. 9 hitter, the pitcher. After an out, a Viking single put the tying runs on base and brought the go ahead and winning run to the plate. Another out brought Wright and the Renegades within one out of a shutout victory. Next up was the West Valley clean-up hitter, catcher Taylor Batey, who had reached base twice earlier after being hit and walking before striking out. With the count 3-2, two outs and two runners on base, Batey
Page 35
appeared to swing at ball four. However, the ball hit Batey and the plate umpire awarded Batey first base to load the bases. If a player swings at a pitch that ends up hitting the batter, the call is a strike and the batter is not awarded first base. When Ohlone asked the plate umpire to check with the base umpire whether or not the batter had
sheer joy. After the first base runner crossed home plate, the second base runner jumped up into the air wanting to come down on home plate with both of her feet. However, the landing missed the plate and before she could go back and tag the plate, the third base runner stepped on home plate. This meant the third base runner had passed the
No. 21, Sophomore, Pitcher, Katy Bihl, (Newark Memorial High School)
Photo by Don Jedlovec swung at the ball, the base umpire said there was no swing which would have been strike 3 and the game ending out. Instead it was now bases loaded with two outs and Ohlone leading 2-0 in the bottom of the seventh. Now for the real bizarre play. Up now was first baseman Jessica Barrett who had stuck out twice and flied out earlier. Once again the count would go to 3-2 with two outs and now, bases loaded. After fouling off 2 or 3 pitches, Barrett got one down the middle and she deposited it over the center field fence for what appeared to be a walk off grand slam home run and a 4-2 West Valley win. As the base runners and batter circled the bases they were jumping up and down with
second one and that is an out when a runner is passed on the bases by another runner. Now the ruling would be that the first base runner scored, the second one never touch the plate so no run, the third runner was out for passing another runner, and the fourth runner's run did not count because the out was the third out of the inning. So instead of a West Valley 4-2 win it was Ohlone 2 West Valley 1. Remaining regular season home games for Ohlone are the make-up game with San Mateo on the 31st., perennially powerful CCS San Jose City College, Tuesday, April 3, 3 p.m., CCN City College of San Francisco, Saturday, April 7, 1 p.m. and Thursday, April 12, 3 p.m. CCN rival Chabot College.
Page 36
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
FREE Places of Worship Listing - Call 510-494-1999
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Calvary Assembly 130 Piedmont Rd., Milpitas 408-946-5464 www.camilpitas.org Christian Life Center 33527 Western Ave., Union City 510-489-7045 Convergence House of Prayer 40645 Fremont Blvd., Ste 16, Fremont 510-656-2335 www.ichop.org Harbor Light Church 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-744-2233 www.harborlight.com Light of the World Christian Center Assembly of God 43297 Osgood Rd., Fremont 510-651-5922 Templo De La Cruz All services in English 24362 Thomas Ave., Hayward 510-886-1644 www.tdlc.org
BAHA’I FAITH Alameda County West Center 21265 Mission Blvd., Hayward 510-377-3392
BAPTIST Alder Avenue Baptist Church 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont 510-797-3305 www.alderavebc.com Bay Area Baptist Church 38517 Birch St., Newark 510-797-8882 www.bayareabaptist.org Berean Baptist Church 2929 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-792-3928 Calvary Baptist Church 28924 Ruus Rd., Hayward 510-589-9677
March 23, 2012
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Chinese Independent Baptist Church 37365 Centralmont Pl., Fremont 510-796-0114 www.cibcfremont.org
Pathway Community Church 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-797-7910 www.pathwaycommunity.info
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8100
Christ Centered Missionary Baptist Church In the Broadmoor Community Church Bldg., 301 Dowling St., San Leandro
Resurrection Baptist Church 1221 Pacific Ave., San Leandro 510.363.3085 www.therbchurch.org
St. James the Apostle 34700 Fremont Blvd. (w. of Decoto Rd.), Fremont 510-792-1962 www.sjapostle.net
Shiloh Baptist Church 22582 South Garden Ave., Hayward 510-783-4066 shilohbc @sbcglobal.net
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 279 S. Main St., Milpitas 408-262-2546 www.sjbparish.org
Community Church of Hayward 26555 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-782-8593 Fairway Park Baptist Church 425 Gresel St., Hayward 510-471-0200 www.FPBC.org First Baptist Church of Newark 6320 Dairy Ave., Newark 510-793-4810 Heritage Baptist Church 2960 Merced St., San Leandro 510-357-7023 www.hbc.org Landmary Missionary Baptist Church 573 Bartlett Ave., Hayward 510-918-0663 www.LMBCHAYWARD.org Memorial Baptist Church 4467 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont 510/657-5522 www.bmaca.org/fremont2.html Mission Peak Baptist Church 41354 Roberts Ave., Fremont 510-656-5311 www.missionpeakbaptist.org New Hope Baptist Church 925 F St., Union City 510-487-7472 Palma Ceia Baptist Church 28605 Ruus Road, Hayward 510-786-2866 www.palmaceiachurch.org Park Victoria Baptist Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-263-9000 www.parkvictoria.com
Warm Springs Church 111 E. Warren Ave., Fremont 510-657-4082 www.warmspringschurch.org
BUDDHIST Buddhanusorn Thai Temple 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2294 Purple Lotus Temple 30139 Industrial Pkwy SW, Unit J&K, Hayward 510-489-8868 www.plbs.org/www.purplelotus.org So. Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-471-2581 www.sacbc.org
CATHOLIC Corpus Christi Church 37891 Second St., Fremont 510-790-3207 www.corpuschristifremont.org Holy Spirit Catholic Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-1660 www.holyspiritfremont.org Old Mission San Jose Church 43266 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-1797 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 41933 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-657-4043 www.guadalupe-parish.org
CHINESE CHRISTIAN Home of Christ Church 35479 Dumbarton Ct., Newark 510-742-6848 www.hoc6.org Silicon Valley Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-668-1989 www.svacnewark.org
CHRISTIAN Calvary Assembly of Milpitas 130 Piedmont Rd. Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 946-5464 www.camilpitas.org Calvary Bible Church of Milpitas 1757 Houret Ct., Milpitas 408-262-4900 www.calvarybiblechurch.us Calvary Chapel Hayward 1244 B St., Hayward 510-396-0318 www.calvaryhayward.com Cedar Blvd. Neighborhood Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-791-8555 www.cbnc.net Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building, Sundays at 6:00 PM) 220 S. Main St. Milpitas (650) 834-3776
Christ Community Church of Milpitas 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8000 www.cccmilpitas.org Calvary Chapel San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd San Leandro 510-421-3207 www.calvarysanleandro.com Christian Worship Center 241 So. Main St., Milpitas 408-263-0406 http://www.cwcsj.org
March 23, 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
Page 37
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
Page 38
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
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 WWW.messiahhayward.org 510-782-6727 Oromo Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Hacienda Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-7980 ollibuse@yahoo.com Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont 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
March 23, 2012
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 VICTORY CENTER A.M.E. ZION CHURCH 33450 Ninth Street- Union City 510-429-8700
MUSLIM 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
March 23, 2012
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
Page 39 31 Page
WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
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
FREE Places of Worship Listing Call 510-494-1999 or send email tricityvoice@aol.com