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Healthy Kids Festival

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April 10, 2012

Vol. 11 No. 29

BY JULIE GRABOWSKI PHOTOS COURTESY OF RICHARD BROWN Tartan will be the dress of the day when the Tartan Day Scottish Fair descends on Ardenwood Historic Farm Saturday, April 14.

A plaid patterned cloth synonymous with Scotland, tartans identify clans, regional districts, regiments, and royalty and are used for decoration and clothing, including the iconic Scottish kilt.

While these are an obvious element of the day, the fair serves a purpose far greater than what everyone is wearing. continued on page 31

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SUBMITTED BY RENA DEIN On April 1, 1912, fifty two employees of the Essanay Film Company, led by Gilbert M. “Broncho Billy” Anderson, arrived in Niles, California, by train and made the community their home for the next four years. In that time they produced over 350 films, most of them one-reelers, fifteen-minute films seen around the world by millions of people.

To commemorate this 100th anniversary in 2012, the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum will produce “The Canyon,” a one-reel, silent western film set in this historic community, now part of the city of Fremont using the equipment and techniques of the silent era in a way that will be evocative, educational and, most of all, entertaining.

To make the film authentic, the Silent Film Museum will call upon the resources of several local organizations. The Niles Canyon Railway will provide a steam train, rolling stock and personnel in Niles Canyon on the roadbed of the original Transcontinental Railroad amidst the scenic wonders of Alameda Creek and the surrounding

Mother Nature reserves some of her best finery for springtime. As our corner of the earth returns to longer and warmer days, plants that have waited for the annual signal to blossom are doing their best to continued on page 15

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INDEX Protective Services . . . . . . . . 8 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 23

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

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

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

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

Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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

Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 21

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You could be at risk for Shingles

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bout one in three people will develop shingles, also known as herpes zoster, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you recover from chickenpox, the virus stays in your body. Years later it can be reactivated, causing shingles.

You can get shingles at any age, but it’s more common in people over age 50.

What is Shingles? Shingles generally starts as a painful rash on one side of the face or body. The sensation can be itching, tingling, burning, constant aching, or a deep pain. The rash forms blisters that usually scab over in seven to 10 days. The rash lasts from two to four weeks in most cases.

The main symptom is pain, but other possible symptoms include fever, headache, chills, and upset stomach.

Consult Your Physician and Get Vaccinated!

The only way to reduce your risk for shingles is through a vaccine. It’s recommended that people age 50 and over who have had chickenpox get vaccinated. The vaccine reduces the risk for shingles by about 50 percent and the vaccine can also reduce the risk for developing post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) in those who do get shingles by about 60 percent. Anyone who thinks they may have shingles should consult their physician.

You can get shingles at any age, but it’s more common in people over age 50. Learn the Facts About Shingles.Washington Hospital is hosting a Health & Wellness seminar.

The seminar will take place on Tuesday, April 24, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, at 2500 Mowry Ave. (Washington West) in Fremont.

Dianne Martin, M.D., will discuss how to recognize the symptoms of Shingles and how to reduce your risk for developing the condition. This event is co-sponsored by Washington Senior Care.To register for the upcoming seminar, or for more information, visit www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070.

Learn the Facts About Shingles Washington Hospital is hosting a Health & Wellness seminar titled Learn the Facts about Shingles. The seminar will take place on Tuesday, April 24, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Conrad E. Ander-

son, M.D. Auditorium, Rooms A & B at 2500 Mowry Ave. (Washington West) in Fremont. Dianne Martin, M.D., a physician specializing in infectious disease, will discuss how to recognize the symptoms of Shingles and how to reduce your risk for

developing the condition. This event is cosponsored by Washington Senior Care.

To register for Learn the Facts about Shingles, or for more information, please visit www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070.

InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com

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Wound Care Update

Your Concerns InHealth: Pediatric Care – The Pre-School Years

Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Viewpoint

Learn If You Are at Risk for Liver Disease

Treating Infection: Learn About Sepsis

Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention

Cough and Pneumonia: When to See a Doctor

Think Pink 2011

Your Concerns InHealth: Decisions in End of Life Care

Inside Washington Hospital: Washington Township Center for Sleep Disorders

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1:30 PM 1:30 AM

Think Pink 2011

Washington Women's Center: Cancer Genetic Counseling

Community Based Senior Supportive Services

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 14th, 2012

Learn About Nutrition for a Healthy Life

What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels

Washington Women's Center: Arthritis Exercise Program Inside Washington Hospital: Washington Township Center for Sleep Disorders

Women's Health Conference: Skin Health From Infancy to Maturity

Planning Your California Advance Health Directive: Now is the Time

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What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 14th, 2012

Heel Problems and Treatment Options New Techniques to Treat Back Pain

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 14th, 2012

Raising Awareness About Stroke

Vitamins and Supplements - How Useful Are They?

Brain Health for Seniors

Osteoporosis Update: Learn About Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Planning Your California Advance Health Directive: Now is the Time

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Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier

Treatment Options for Knee Problems

World Kidney Day

Heart Irregularities

Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Viewpoint

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Diabetes Matters: Ins and Outs of Glucose Monitoring

Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention

Vitamins and Supplements - How Useful Are They?

Your Concerns InHealth: Decisions in End of Life Care Inside Washington Hospital: Washington Township Center for Sleep Disorders

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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders

Men's Health Expo 2011 Heart Health for People with Diabetes

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Disaster Preparedness

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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 14th, 2012

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Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults

Do You Have Sinus Problems?

Do You Suffer From Anxiety or Depression?

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 14th, 2012

Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma

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Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions

Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 14th, 2012

Vitamins and Supplements - How Useful Are They?

World Kidney Day

Your Concerns InHealth: Decisions in End of Life Care

Your Concerns InHealth: Decisions in End of Life Care

Planning Your California Advance Health Directive: Now is the Time (Late Start)

Strengthen Your Back!

Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness

Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?

Your Concerns InHealth: Pediatric Care – The PreSchool Years

Your Concerns InHealth: Decisions in End of Life Care

Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier

Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strength Training System Diabetes Management: When to Call for Help

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

Caring for an Older Adult: Everything You Need to Know about Caregiving

Oh My Aching Lower Back!

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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 14th, 2012

Voices InHealth: Cyberbullying - The New Schoolyard Bully Inside Washington Hospital: The Emergency Department

Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy

Men's Health Expo 2011 Learn If You Are at Risk for Liver Disease

George Mark Children's House - A New Way Home

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Seminar Discusses Osteoarthritis and Latest Techniques in Knee Replacement Your knees can ache for a variety of reasons – an acute injury, an infection that causes inflammation and swelling, or physical overexertion that strains the knee. Frequently, though, the cause is chronic osteoarthritis.

“Osteoarthritis, often called ‘wear and tear arthritis,’ is caused by the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones in a joint,” says orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Dearborn, medical co-director of the Center for Joint Replacement at Washington Hospital. “Osteoarthritis develops most frequently in weight-bearing joints, and it is a very common source of knee pain.

We are seeing these problems become more common as our population ages.”

Knee pain caused by arthritis often can be relieved by non-surgical treatments such as medications, physical therapy and knee braces. For more severe pain, patients may get short-term relief from injections of cortisone or hyaluronic acids. When there is dramatic loss of cartilage, however, the patient may be a candidate for either partial or total knee replacement.

To help people in the community learn more about osteoarthritis and the latest advances in knee replacement surgery, Washington Hospital is sponsoring a free Health & Wellness seminar featuring Dr. Dearborn and his fellow orthopedic surgeon and medical co-director of the Center for Joint Replacement, Dr. Alexander Sah. The seminar is scheduled for Friday, April 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium in the Washington West Building at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont.

Make Your Health Care Wishes Known The situation is all too common. Someone is rushed to the hospital with a lifethreatening medical emergency and he or she is too incapacitated to communicate and make decisions about their own care and

If you become too incapacitated to communicate and make decisions about your own care and treatment, who will decide for you? Do your loved ones even know what you would want? You can make your wishes know by completing a document called an advance directive, which spells out who will make decisions for you and what types of treatments you would or would not want. On April 16, National Health Care Decisions Day,Washington Hospital will have an information table where you can get your questions about advance directives answered. The table will be staffed from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m. For more information and links to advance health care directive forms, visit www.whhs.com/advance-directives

treatment. Who will decide? Do loved ones even know what the individual would want?

You can avoid this scenario by completing a document called an advance directive, which spells out who will make decisions for you and what types of treatments you would or would not want, including diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It also makes your wishes known around organ donation.

When you are admitted to Washington Hospital for any reason, you are asked if you have an advance directive. If you do, it is put into your medical file. If not, you are provided with information about creating one. continued on page 14

Total or Partial Knee Replacement?

Dr. Dearborn notes that the choice between partial and total knee replacement depends on the patient’s specific needs.

“Total knee replacement would generally be performed if the cartilage is badly damaged on both sides of the knee and under the kneecap, or on one side of the knee and under the kneecap,” he explains. “Partial replacement would be an option for patients with cartilage damage on only one part of the knee.”

Partial knee replacement is a great option for younger patients whose arthritis has not spread throughout the knee, according to Dr. Sah, who completed his fellowship training at Rush Hospital in Chicago where they did a high volume of partial knee replacement surgeries.

“Partial knee replacement also is a good option for elderly patients with other conditions that limit their ability to recover from total knee replacement,” says Dr. Sah. “Partial knee replacement is less invasive and preserves bone and ligaments. It also provides better motion and faster recovery, and it often results in a more normal-feeling knee than total knee replacement.”

Between them, Dr. Dearborn and Dr. Sah perform approximately 800 total and partial knee replacement procedures each year.

Advances in Knee Replacement Technology At the seminar, Dr. Dearborn and Dr. Sah will discuss several emerging technologies that hold promise for reducing the time required for knee replacement surgery, minimizing surgical risks and provid-

To help people in the community learn more about osteoarthritis and the latest advances in knee replacement surgery, Washington Hospital is sponsoring a free Health & Wellness seminar featuring Dr. John Dearborn (on the right) and Dr. Alexander Sah (on the left), Medical co-Directors of the Center for Joint Replacement.

The seminar is scheduled for Friday, April 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium in the Washington West Building at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. To register for the upcoming seminar, or to learn more about the Center for Joint Replacement, visit www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070.

ing more “personalized” knee replacement implants.

“The quality of knee replacement surgery outcomes depends largely on the surgeon’s experience and skills, but great technology can make a skilled surgeon even better,” says Dr. Dearborn.

“We often use implants produced by Zimmer, one of the most respected companies in the industry, and they have developed a new total knee replacement system that offers a more personalized fit,” he adds. “The new sets being tested increase in size in 2-millimeter increments, rather than 4-millimeter increments, so there will be twice as many sizes available. Zimmer has selected our Center for Joint Replacement as one of only 15 sites around the country to receive these sets this month.

We will be part of a research study over the next couple of years, studying how often the new sizes are needed.”

Another company moving toward providing more personalized knee replacement systems is ConforMIS. “This company recently started producing customized implants for both partial and full knee replacements, using a CT scan to cre-

ate a 3-D model of the patient’s knee to create an implant that conforms to the patient’s anatomy,” Dr. Sah explains.

“A ConforMIS implant might fit better than a standard-size implant, and it may be more bone-conserving,” he says. “Also, fewer instruments are needed to perform the procedure, so there potentially may be a faster recovery. The downside is that these new customized knee implants don’t have a long enough track record to definitively evaluate their safety and effectiveness, so we are looking for more data. This is an emerging technology that shows promise and is generating growing interest.”

Other technological advances that Dr. Dearborn and Dr. Sah will discuss include: • “Patient-specific” measuring tools that use CT or MRI images to create a personalized cutting guide (called a “jig”). This technology may help surgeons more accurately place the pins used for guiding the implant alignment and position.

• Computerized navigation systems (somewhat similar to GPS) used in conjunction with “markers” placed in the leg to help guide the knee replacement surgery. continued on page 4

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• A computerized system created by MAKO Surgical Corporation that features a robotic “arm” with cutting tools, guided by plans devel-

oped from CT scan data. During surgery, a digital tracking system monitors the patient’s anatomy, enabling the surgeon to make real-

time adjustments to implant positioning and placement.

“None of these new systems is foolproof, so the experience of the surgeon is still crucial,” Dr. Sah cautions. “The technology may help minimize surgical risks, but the surgeon still needs to know when to override the system.”

To register for the upcoming seminar, or to learn more about the Center for Joint Replacement, visit www.whhs.com.

New Center for Joint Replacement Opens Soon A new Center for Joint Replacement at 2000 Mowry Avenue, connected to the eastern side of the hospital, is opening in May. “Our new center brings all our outpatient and surgery facilities under one roof to provide a true continuum of care from the initial appointment through surgery and follow-up care,” says Co-Medical Director Dr. John Dearborn. “The facility also houses a new program, the Institute for Joint Restoration, to expand our clinical research.

Within the Institute for Joint Restoration, we also intend to develop a charity-care arm of our services that would be funded by contributions.”

More than 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed in the U.S. each year, and that number is growing. According to report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the annual number of knee replacement procedures is estimated to grow by 673%, to 3.48 million, by the year 2030.

“We initially started planning this facility 10 years ago,” Dr. Dearborn notes. “Since then, the demand for our program’s services increased so dramatically that we added another patient-care floor to the original design. The new Center for Joint Replacement is another example of Washington Hospital’s commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of our community.”

Cervantes and DeClercq award winners read their work SUBMITTED BY DIANE DANIEL Internationally known, prizewinning poet Lorna Dee Cervantes will read from her work at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16 on the Cal State East Bay campus. Presented by the Department of English Distinguished Writers Series in conjunction with National Poetry Month, the free program will begin with recognition of and readings by this year’s three DeClercq Poetry Prize winners.

Cervantes’ reading and book signing will follow.

Stephen Gutierrez, professor of English and program director, thinks Cervantes will make a strong impression. "Lorna Dee Cervantes is one of the reigning queens of contemporary Latina poetry – yes, there is room in the land for more than one – and her appeal is widespread. She writes honestly and

movingly of everyday things, and of big issues. She's a must-read poet," said Gutierrez.

A fifth generation Californian of Mexican and Native American (Chumasch) heritage, Cervantes was influential during the Chicano literary movement with her small press and Chicano literary journal, “Mango,” which first published many influential writers. Her fiction, essays, poetry, and screenplays have received numerous awards, honors and fellowships including the Lila Wallace/Readers Digest Writers Award, two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Grants, two Pushcart Prizes, and several "Best Book" awards.

Her books of poetry include, “From the Cables of Genocide: Poems on Love and Hunger,” (1991); and “Ciento: 100 100word Love Poems,” which is un-

derway. Currently, she is a University of California Regents’ Lecturer at UC Berkeley. She is a former professor of English and director of creative writing at the University of Colorado - Boulder.

CSUEB welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please notify event sponsor in advance at (510) 885-3151 if accommodation is needed.

Campus parking is $2 per hour – payable at kiosk machines.

Lorna Dee Cervantes and DeClercq Poetry Prize winners Monday, Apr 16 7 p.m.

Biella Room, University Library 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3151 Free

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Color in this picture and bring it with you to a show when StarStruck Theatre presents

“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” April 13-15 Valhalla Theatre, Irvington High School 41800 Blacow Road, Fremont www.StarStruckTheatre.org to buy tickets

LETTERS POLICY 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.

Stanley is your ordinary run-of-the-mill ten-year-old; normal mom and dad, normal little brother, normal life. That's just the problem... for Stanley, life is too normal. He wants to travel the world, do something amazing, something no one's ever seen before. Careful what you wish for Stanley!

Exchange your completed picture for a raffle ticket for some fun prizes!

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Theatre SUBMITTED BY HELEN CHANG

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ursting from the popular children’s books, “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.” comes to life April 13-15 at Irvington High School’s Valhalla Theatre in Fremont. When adventure-hungry Stanley Lambchop suddenly finds him-

self flattened, he discovers how to use his new two-dimensional state for globetrotting adventures. Filled with lively and funny songs, this StarStruck Youth Theatre production features a cast ages 9-14. Funny, colorful, and engaging, “Flat Stanley” is the perfect show to introduce very young children to the wonderful world of theatre.

Directors Lori Stokes and Danny Harper, along with musical director

Daniel Pias, lead an all-kid cast of 30 for this tuneful romp through Stanley’s adventures. Many children have loved the “Flat Stanley” books for decades, and in recent years, the online Flat Stanley Project has connected children as young as six with other kids in other parts of the world by exchanging “flat selves” through the mail. Now, for the first time in this area, this beloved tale comes to life to amaze and delight children of all ages.

There are four performances during the weekend of April 13 - 15, all at times convenient to bring very young children: Fri-

SUBMITTED BY CORA STREET Springtime heralds a round of upbeat celebrations in Fremont and one very positive one is the Tri-Cities Women's Club Annual Spring Fling Luncheon Fashion Show, to be held at the Fremont Elks Lodge on April 14.

day, April 13 at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. Find and color the picture of Stanley in the pages of the Tri-City Voice and bring it to one of the shows in exchange for a raffle ticket to win fun prizes.

The show runs for one and a half hours, including an intermission. Tickets for children are $10; adult tickets are $18.

“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.” will be performed at Irvington High School’s Valhalla Theatre, which is a new, additional location for StarStruck performances. To order tickets for this one-

weekend only musical, visit www.starstrucktheatre.org, or call the StarStruck box office at (510) 659-1319.

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. April 13 – 15 7 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Irvington High School’s Valhalla Theatre 41800 Blacow Road, Fremont (510) 659-1319 www.starstrucktheatre.org Tickets: $10 children, $18 adults

Fashions will be presented by Dress Barn from Dublin, and the event will be enhanced by door prizes generously donated by local businesses as well as raffles of creative baskets filled with a variety of gifts.

This is the 27th year of this event, and all proceeds will benefit the Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank and Thrift Store located on 37350 Joseph Street in Fremont, which serves heads of households needing assistance from the Fremont, Newark, and Union City areas. A volunteer staff serves from 2,000 to 4,700 clients each month, and clients can visit weekly for fresh fruits and vegetables donated by urban farmers, and once a month for canned goods and staples donated by Safeway and Lucky stores.

Tickets for the Spring Fling Luncheon Fashion Show are $45 and must be reserved.

For further information please call Regina at (510) 552-0397.

Spring Fling Luncheon Fashion Show Saturday, Apr 14 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fremont Elks Lodge 38991 Farwell Drive, Fremont (510) 552-0397

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

Honda Civic Natural Gas, a cleaner way to go

BY STEVE SCHAEFER In 20 years of automotive testing, it's rare when you get to drive something for the first time. Well, I just did. I spent a week with the

Honda Civic Natural Gas which runs on, that's right, compressed natural gas (CNG). While Honda has offered natural gas power in the GX model in small quantities over the last several years, particularly to fleets, the car now has "Natural Gas" emblazoned on the trunk lid, with a blue CNG diamond below it; and the company plans to make the car more widely available.

The CNG sticker, apparently, is for emergency crews so they'll know that instead of a standard gas tank, your vehicle has an 8-gallon (equivalent) which is not only holding the fuel in a gaseous state at 3,600 psi, but takes up most of the trunk (hidden behind a panel).

The good news is substantial. In my Alabaster Silver test car, I averaged 30.5 miles per gallon (the EPA says 31), which is very slightly lower than a normal Honda Civic. Posted EPA scores are 27 City, 38 Highway. There was no difference in driving the car from the typical pleasant Civic experience, despite a difference of 30 horsepower (110 vs. the standard 140).

And the Civic Natural Gas runs extremely clean, thanks to CNG's inherently more efficient combustion. The EPA numbers are “9” for Air Pollution and “8” for Greenhouse Gas compared to “6” and “7” respectively for a standard Civic.

CNG is significantly less expensive than gasoline. I paid $2.40 and $2.50 per gallon (equivalent) at my two fill-ups. Oh, and CNG comes from the USA - not on tankers from hostile nations.

The bad news? Well, with a 250-mile range and few available filling locations, you've really got to watch your fuel gauge and plan ahead. If you own the car, there may be other options offered by your local utility.

Also, the car is more expensive than a standard Civic. My car, with the Navigation System, came to $28,425 - a lot for a compact car with cloth seats and a plastic steering wheel. It

costs money to modify the Honda engine and tank to accommodate the different fuel, which is delivered at higher pressure.

The window sticker posted a warning that if the temperature is below -4° Fahrenheit (-20° Celsius), the engine might be harder to start; they also warned to not fast fill the fuel tank under those conditions. If this applies to you, it could be a good reason to avoid the Natural Gas model.

I had two "learning experiences" filling the tank. It doesn't take long, but you do need to go to places you normally don't. In my case, I visited the north and south ends of the San Francisco Airport, where two companies, Clean Energy and Trillium, offer unpretentious accommodations. You might drive right past the little row of pumps without even noticing unless you go to the websites and get the address information. Both locations had attendants, and I needed them.

The first station, Clean Energy, had a short video training built into the pump that I had to watch before pumping. At the end, it gave me a code number that I could use on subsequent fill-ups so I wouldn’t need to watch the video again. It explained the method of clamping the filler nozzle onto the slim chrome filler in my car and working the pump. Unlike a typical gasoline pump, this one not only displays gallons and price per gallon but also percent full.

At 100 percent, you carefully remove the nozzle and you're done.

The Trillium station provided a different type of connection but worked basically the same way. They didn't require any video viewing, but I might have liked one. They had a list of steps posted on the side of the tank, but I needed the attendant to show me that I had left a lever up, which is why the system didn't know I was finished.

If you don't plan on making too many long trips, this car could work great for you. That's why fleets, in which the vehicles have specific routes and the company can maintain its own fueling stations, have been the primary clients for CNG vehicles. The Civic, at this point, is the only standard CNG car you can buy. My companions at the filling stations were shuttle buses and commercial trucks. Some municipal bus fleets use CNG, and I can see that it would be handy.

With such a big upside and a small downside, you’d think that CNG powered passenger cars would be easier to find, but at this point, the Honda Civic Natural Gas is the only one.

SUBMITTED BY GOSIA ASHER World famous magician and escape artist James Randi - “The Amazing Randi” - reveals the psychology behind prophesies, divination, and faith healing. An author, lecturer, and tireless investigator of spurious and extraordinary claims of supernaturalism, Randi has devoted his life to science and skepticism by sharing his conclusions with the public.

James Randi is the media’s advisor on claims of the paranormal, pseudoscience, and occult. A world renowned magician and escape artist, he has been featured in TV specials in the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, amongst others. He is the founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF), which offers $1 million to anyone who can show, under proper observed conditions, evidence of any paranormal, supernatural, or occult power. After hundreds of attempts by various people, the prize remains unclaimed and the foundation provides education and funds to encourage people to think critically about pseudoscientific and paranormal claims.

Why do people spend billions of dollars on after-dark infomercials, faith healing and other “religious” services or psychic predictions? Discover the real truth behind the magic of the paranormal with James Randi,

as part of Ohlone College Psychology Club Series, funded in part by the Associated Students of Ohlone College (ASOC).

Theatre seating is sold out, but overflow tickets are available for a live telecast viewing of the presentation at the Ohlone College TV studio located in Smith Center. Tickets are $5. Parking is $2. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Smith Center Box Office at (510) 659-6031, or visit www.smithcenter.com.

Prophesy, Divination, and Faith Healing Friday, April 13 7 p.m.

Smith Center at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com Tickets: $5

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Police release sketch of homicide suspect SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD On Thursday, April 5, 2012, at 10:54 p.m., Fremont Police Department officers were dispatched to 4273 Central Avenue, between Dusterberry Way and Joseph Street, to investigate the report of several possible gunshots heard and someone on the ground. Arriving officers located a Fremont resident, an unconscious 20-year old male adult victim, in the driveway with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to San Jose Regional Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries.

Fremont Police have released a composite sketch of a possible suspect in the homicide. The suspect is described as a black male in his 20's, wearing a white t-shirt and earrings in both ears. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fremont Police Department Investigative Unit at (510) 790-6900 or the general number at (510) 790-6800.

Sierra LaMar searches continue SUBMITTED BY TRICIA GRIFFITH The KlaasKids Foundation is organizing more volunteer searches for Sierra LaMar, the 15year-old missing teenager from Morgan Hill, CA. Volunteer searches will occur on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, from 8 a.m.

– 1 p.m.

Volunteers are being asked to report to the Find Sierra Search Center, located at Burnett Ele-

mentary School at 85 Tilton Road in Morgan Hill. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and must register -- with photo identification -- at the search center.

“Dress appropriately for the weather, wear long pants and sturdy, covered toe shoes. We need people who can do foot searches as well as individuals who are willing to work in the Find Sierra Search Center. We are also looking for donations of food and office supplies.

Anyone not intending to volunteer with the search for Sierra is highly discouraged from attending, and will be denied access to the site.

Sierra’s Family, The KlaasKids Foundation, The Laura Recovery Center, and Child Quest International would like to thank everyone who has volunteered so far.

The KlaasKids Foundation is continuing to assist law enforcement and the LaMar family with future searches.

Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD April 6 CSO Anders investigated a residential burglary that occurred on the 42900 block of Luzon Drive. The unknown suspect(s) entered the home by forcing open a side patio door.

An attempted residential burglary on Platinum Terrace.

Homeowner returned and found both the front and back door forced open. No loss.

A Suspect entered US Bank and displayed a partially hidden handgun tucked inside his waistband. He demanded money and fled on foot with cash in hand.

The suspect was described as a white adult male with blonde hair and goatee, wearing a black baseball cap.

Dispatch received reports of a white adult male fighting with a female in the parking lot of the Elephant Bar. Sergeant Gott arrived and determined the suspect assaulted his 15-year-old girlfriend and an elderly female bystander. The suspect turned out to be a 17-year-old intoxicated juvenile. The suspect fled but was apprehended by Officer Hollifield at the Hub Taco Bell.

An adult male victim was confronted by two black adult males on Calaveras near Drake. The

suspects held a knife to the victim’s neck and took his wallet.

Units searched the area but could not locate the suspects. The victim sustained minor scratches but did not require medical aid.

Newark PD requested assistance with an in progress battery on Mowry Avenue because they were tied up on a separate foot pursuit. While reroute, Reserve Officer Anderson viewed a strongarm robbery in Newark. FPD units responded and set a perimeter.

Newark & FPD conducted a K9 search with negative results.

Homicide Investigation: At 10:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to Central Ave near Dusterberry Way to investigate the report of a shooting with a man down. Officers arrived and located the adult male victim unconscious with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to San Jose Regional but died at the hospital. Patrol conducted an extensive canvass and located witnesses with conflicting information. Detectives responded and are currently working on the case. No suspects have been identified at this time.

Sgt. Tegner managed the scene.

CSI R. Smith processed the scene.

At 1:46 a.m., Officer Blass was dispatched to Cabrillo Café to assist Fremont Fire with traffic

control due to an active structure fire. Extensive damage to the restaurant occurred. No signs of foul play were noted.

April 6 031 – Officers were dispatched to a traffic collision at Mayten and Warm Springs. Before the officers arrived, four people run from a Mustang that is left at the scene. The former owner stated he sold the vehicle six months ago before moving to Oklahoma. Despite a search for the suspects, none are located.

BART PD An officer contacted an adult male for fare evasion at 1:05 p.m., it was discovered that the male had a $3,000 warrant for DUI. The male was cited for the fare evasion and booked into the Santa Rita Jail for the warrant.

April 7 Several teenagers came into Taco Bell and made separate purchases of food. All paid with $10 bills and left the store. Later, the manager realized the bills were counterfeit; $60 in bills recovered. Officer Hollifield investigating.

BART PD A man reported that his 1993 4-DR Honda Accord was stolen from the east lot today between 4:45 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

April 8 Quiet Easter Sunday

Newark Police Log SUBMITTED BY CMDR. ROBERT DOUGLAS, NEWARK PD April 5 At 2:38 p.m., officers responded to Wells Fargo Bank at 34988 Newark Boulevard on a report of a forgery in progress. Officers arrested Stonis Arrington, age 36 (of Oakland) for burglary and forgery. He was booked at Fremont City jail.

Officers responded to the 6700 block of Cedar Boulevard at 8:49 p.m. for a felony hit and run investigation follow-up. Upon Officers making contact at the residence, a male fled through the backyard. Officers established a perimeter and a search team.

Officers arrested Anthony Lopez, age 32 (of Newark) hiding in a front yard on Cedar Boulevard. He was booked at Santa Rita jail for his felony warrant and delaying/resisting arrest.

Fremont Officers were flagged down near BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

(5699 Mowry Ave) at 9:23 p.m. on a report of a strong arm robbery having just occurred in the BJ’s parking lot.

Newark and Fremont Officers established a perimeter and searched the area with negative results.

April 6 Officers Horst and Knutson were dispatched to the area of 6221 Joaquin Murrieta Avene at 2:08 p.m. to investigate a reported drug use.

Upon arrival, they stopped a group of juveniles. One of the male juveniles confessed that he had some marijuana on him. After handing it over to Officer Horst, the juvenile shoved Officer Knutson and fled on foot, where he was captured moments later. Officers located a baggie containing several methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) pills near him. The juvenile went to Juvenile Hall. continued on page 26

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Tri-City Voice Newspaper Needs Your Help There has been fantastic community support We qualify for adjudication and have filed to go to court.

The bad news is the Bay Area News Group/MediaNews has filed to stop us again and they have filed to change the judge.

The Bay Area News Group MediaNews is trying to convince the Judge not to let us go to court. Bay Area News Groups opposition is based on maintaining a financial monopoly.

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.

We will give you the court information as soon as we get it.

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…

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TCV qualifies That’s it! Those are the requirements under Section 6000 to become a Newspaper of General Circulation.

Ohlone Humane Society

Fish and Game in the crosshairs

BY VIRGINIA HANDLEY, OHS LEGISLATIVE ADVISOR “The mighty hunter with luck and pluck hopes to outwit a duck.”

Ogden Nash When California Fish and Game (F &G) Commission President Dan Richards proudly posed dancing with a dead mountain lion, the picture went viral and the public went ballistic. The person we depend on to protect our wildlife and enforce our laws went to a Utah hunting ranch and hound hunted a mountain lion that, if in California, would be protected.

California voters had passed an initiative banning sport hunting of mountain lions in 1990 and defeated another initiative in 1996 to repeal it.

While there were calls for Commissioner Richard’s resignation or removal and 41 legislators sent him a letter saying he was “eroding the public’s confidence and trust in their government.” Richard’s response was that “There is zero chance I would consider resigning.”

Ultimately, no legislative action was taken possibly because not only was the hunt legal in Utah but Richard’s term is up next year and any hearings now would be a shootout in the Capitol halls filled with hunters and animal advocates.

I’ve attended Commission meetings for 30 years all over the state.

Every Commissioner hunts. They always have. They even have an Advisory Committee to promote hunting named after Albert Taucher, a long gone commissioner and avid advocate for the “consumptive” use of wildlife. It was a good ole boys hunting club and it still is.

Former President and current Commissioner Jim Kellogg was equally avid refusing to let me testify on a hunting bill he was asking the Commission to endorse sight unseen. He maintained that he only took recommendations from the Albert Taucher Committee of which he is a member. Before him was Mike Flores, a bow hunter, who said he was not interested in any land that didn’t allow hunting.

Where’s a John Muir Advisory Committee?

But Commissioner Richards may have shot himself in the foot.

His timing could not have been worse. Right now the F &G Department and Commission are being heavily scrutinized by the California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision headed by Secretary of Resources John Laird and formed after the passage of AB 2376 authored by Assemblymember Jared Huffman. Many recommendations are being considered and some may become legislation.

Ironically, one of the members on the Strategic Vision represents landowners of the Tejon Ranch in California that was recently fined $136,500 by F &G for illegally killing at least 11 mountain lions.

One of the recommendations that has already become legislation is AB 2293 authored by Assemblymember Tony Portantino to change the name of the F &G Department to Fish and Wildlife Department. AB 2402 authored by Assemblymember Jared Huffman would also change the name and establish an independent scientific advisory panel. The Department’s broader responsibilities need to be reflected in their name.

In addition to hunting and fishing, the Department deals with endangered and threatened species, non-game animals, marine protection, wildlife in captivity (zoos, aquariums, circuses, breeders, sanctuaries, laboratories, etc), wildlife rehabilitation, live animal markets, pet trade, land and water conservation and restoration, depredation permits, “nuisance” wildlife, fur trapping, animal dealers, management of state lands, wildlife research, deer farms, and our overworked, understaffed, underfunded wardens. More legislation is expected from recommendations by Strategic Vision, hopefully, such as reforming the makeup and qualifications of the F &G Commissioners.

Under current law, wildlife belongs to all of the people of California though many of us would argue that they belong to themselves for their own intrinsic value whether or not they are used for “consumptive” or even “non-consumptive” use.

Current law also requires the Commission to “consider the wel-

fare of the individual animal.”

This was put in after F &G had given a permit for captive elk to have their antlers cut off in velvet, a very painful and bloody process.

I, and other animal protectionists, had to put in a bill to ban it. We also had to ban alligator farms after F &G wanted to permit them even though the non-native alligators would wreak havoc if escaped or released. We have been waiting and working for years for the Commission to take definitive actions on inspections of wildlife facilities, lead shot, and live animal markets where millions of non-native turtles and frogs are imported devastating wild populations in other states.

There are numerous bills affecting wildlife now being heard in the Legislature. Among them is SB 1221 by Senator Ted Lieu to ban the hound hunting of bears and bobcats, unsporting and cruel to both wildlife and hounds. AB 1773 by Assemblymember Mariko Yamanda recognizes the importance of the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds.

The Flyway is our wildlife corridor in the sky. SB 1358 by Senator Mimi Walters gives F &G and Game wardens more bargaining power as law enforcement officers.

Wardens endanger their lives everyday while protecting wildlife.

SB 1480 by Senator Ellen Corbett establishes minimum standards for trappers of wildlife who are damaging property and prohibits their cruel killing.

Governor Jerry Brown needs to step in and speak up. His silence has been deafening. Two Commissioners’ terms expired months ago (Jim Kellogg, Richard Rogers) but continue as Commissioners until the Governor replaces them.

Dan Richards’ term is up in January 2013. It’s past time for the Commission and Department to represent those of us who want wildlife alive, not just gun fodder.

Contact information for Governor Brown: c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone: (916) 445-2841; Fax: (916) 558-3160

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History

April 10, 2012

Washington Township Village Landmarks

T

here were eight small towns or villages in Washington Township. Each one had structures, features or signs that recognized their iden-

tinction and significance.

Irvington was originally identified as the “The Crossroads”, “The Corners” or “Five Corners” before it received its more perma-

The coming of the railroad created the town of Niles. Gravel pits became prominent and the California Nursery and the Essanay Film Co. brought more

Aerial Washington High 1948

Masonic home procession 1898

Irvington Monument 2002

tity. Some of those identifying features are gone, but others are still there.

Alvarado was first recognized as a landing on Alameda Creek. It became known for its artesian water and a center for industry. Placement of the “Seat” of Alameda County there gave it a new significance.

The County Seat was later moved away, but there is still a sign that recognizes the site. A tall tower for the sugar mill was a prominent landmark for many years but the tower was taken down, Alameda Creek rerouted and housing developments became a dominant feature of the landscape. Alvarado retains some of the historic street names and a few historic structures, but progress has erased many historic features.

Centerville was originally recognized as the village where Niles Road met the road from Irvington to Alvarado. Historic structures were the Centerville Presbyterian Church with its tall spire, adjacent cemetery and the Horner Church-Schoolhouse.

The terminal of the horse-car railroad brought new interest and marketing. Locating the high school on Niles Road in Centerville made it a gathering point for the township. When it moved to its present location on IrvingtonCenterville road (now Fremont Boulevard), the township meeting center also shifted.

Dry Creek picnic grounds were well known to the early pioneers.

When the railroad and the Land Company came, the area was surveyed as the town of Decoto and warehouses became a dominant feature. The four-story Masonic Home, built on the hill, was a dominating feature that captured the attention of many. Now Decoto has a number of features related to schools, parks, government and transportation that give it dis-

nent name. Even visitors who did not notice the little park in the triangle of streets, the monument placed in the middle of the street was hard to ignore. The monument has been relocated, but it is still an identifying marker. Colleges and schools that once were features of the town are gone, but palms still line part of Fremont Boulevard. Today, visitors may not realize the historic significance of the name “The Corners,” but they probably would not miss the Irvington gateway signs on the three main entry roads into town.

Mission San Jose is our oldest town; the remaining adobe building is its dominant feature. Approaching uphill on Washington

St Josephs early 1900s

Boulevard, the steeple of the St. Joseph Church will catch your attention. For those arriving from the north, attention will be drawn to a tall, slim structure in the middle of the road. From the south, much of the main business section is visible before reaching the mission. Palmdale is part of the Holy Family and the Dominican property lies above the remaining adobe Mission.

Newark was identified with landings, adjacent warehouses, salt operations and dairies before it became a railroad town. The present Thornton Avenue entrance from the freeway displays a Monument that lists prominent organizations in Newark. Thornton Avenue is a shady, tree-lined street leading to the former railroad section. The City Hall stands out as an attractive building noted for its height and eye appeal. The huge salt pile beside the Bay is a reminder of the importance of salt harvests through the years.

The town of Niles was marked by adobes and Vallejo’s Mills long before a sign was built on the hill.

business and fame to Niles. Erection of the Memorial Flag Pole created a meeting point that said, “This is Niles.” Today, Niles appears to have more markers than any other of our towns. There are the remains of the Vallejo Mill, the Essanay Silent Film Museum, the Pullman Railroad Car plus a new plaza and a wonderful railroad sculpture on Mission Boulevard recently developed by Lila Bringhurst. The whole town is a treasure chest.

Warm Springs is the last village on our list. The name comes from a group of springs that used to bubble some 50,000 gallons daily at 98 degrees Fahrenheit. The springs were frequented by Native Americans and visited by Spanish families to wash their clothes. The springs became the site of a fashionable resort, the Stanford family farm and later a dude ranch.

Warm Springs Landing, down by the bay, was also very active in pioneer days.

When the railroad came, a new center was established near it and the road to San Jose. Later a “Y” was established where the Mission San Jose road met the road to San Jose.

Where are the markers for Warm Springs today?

The springs are now guarded by a locked gate and the “Y” is a nightmare of traffic viewed by a nearby palm tree. It appears that the center of Warm Springs has moved around over the years and may still be on the move.

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

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Where do the candidates for Hayward City Council stand?

Tri-City Voice Newspaper has given the nine candidates, who are running for four seats on Hayward City Council in the June 5, 2012 Municipal Election, the opportunity to state their positions on four local issues.

One question will be published per week with respondents’ answers to enable readers/voters to compare and contrast. This week we publish the second in the series.

TCV: Following the abolition of redevelopment agencies in California, how can the City of Hayward accomplish the goals of redevelopment?

Peter Bufete: With the abolition of redevelopment agencies, the City of Hayward can still accomplish the goals of redevelopment through working partnerships with the private sector and participation in local, county projects in conjunction with surrounding cities. We must not give up entirely on redevelopment as it provides the local economy with jobs, provides quality low-income housing, city revitalization, etc.

We are in difficult financial times and must learn to balance our budgets accordingly by being creative with the raising and allocation of our funds.

Barbara Halliday: The partnerships Hayward has established with businesses in the Downtown and throughout the City will help to sustain economic development efforts as we create new incentives to attract commercial investment in Hayward. We will also work closely with our state legislators to evaluate and adopt new programs aimed at countering the loss of redevelopment throughout California.

Keeping "safe" and "clean" at the top of our City priority list, promptly responding to problems and complaints and working with the school district to improve performance on standardized tests will also help the City attract and retain businesses.

Greg Jones: Eliminating blight remains the goal, despite the abolition of redevelopment agencies. Public investment does not

guarantee private investment follows. Hayward must be safer, cleaner, more businessfriendly to attract private investment. The City should focus on and actively market our competitive advantages.

The State must also institute an alternative framework of resources for local agencies to combat blight, either through acquisition or incentives to private property owners for improvements. Locally, investments, like the award-winning Mural Program I initiated, should continue; we must evaluate possible fee-reductions (linked to job creation), relocation-incentives for restaurants and entertainment and devise innovative solutions for real improvement.

Al Mendall: The loss of redevelopment is a huge blow to efforts to revitalize Hayward.

It will make it much harder to do large projects but there are many other things we can do. We should focus on making Hayward more attractive (redeveloping Hayward's appearance, if you will). Efforts like the mural program actually save money, while beautifying Hayward, and we should focus on making Hayward an easier and more welcoming place to do business. We all want the jobs, shopping and entertainment options that new businesses provide and there is much more we can and should do to encourage businesses growth.

Francisco Zermeño: It is a difficult situation, in that funds for needed growth, up-keep, and improvement, need to be found elsewhere.

Grants, shift of funds and other programs will be key to finding fund replacement for these missing funds that, at least here in Hayward, were used wisely. Federal help would be nice, especially since they bailed out banks and car companies but forgot about cities and education. Important, too, will be to work closely with all the parties of each project, in order to ensure success.

[Candidates Shahla Azimi, Ralph Farias Jr., Olden Henson and Fahim A. Khan did not respond.]

Good Government Now! SUBMITTED BY KIM HUGGETT The Hayward Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee will hold a fundraiser to promote and elect business-friendly candidates to public office at 5 p.m. on April 19, 2012 at Creekwood Apartments Community Center, Hayward.

Good Government Now! is the political action committee of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce.

The following donations are suggested: Observer ($100), Delegate ($250), Representative ($500), Senator ($1,000) and Ambassador ($2,500).

Please make checks payable to “Good Government Now!” and send to the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, 22561 Main Street, Hayward, CA 94541.

Good Government Now! Thursday, Apr 19 5 – 7 p.m.

Creekwood Apartments Community Center 22294 City Center Drive, Hayward (510) 581-5993 ggn.pac@gmail.com

Social Security

BY MARIAELENA LEMUS March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century.

Social Security plays a vital role in the lives of women. With longer life expectancies than men, women tend to live more years in retirement and have a greater chance of exhausting other sources of income. With the national average life expectancy for women in the United States rising, many women will have decades to enjoy retirement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a girl born today can expect to live more than 80 years. As a result, experts generally agree that if women want to ensure that their retirement years are comfortable, they need to plan early and wisely.

What you can do?

The best place to begin is by knowing what you can expect to receive from Social Security, and how much more you are likely to need.

You can start with a visit to Social Security’s Retirement Estimator. There, in just a few minutes, you can get a personalized, instant estimate of your retirement benefits. You can find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

You should also visit Social Security’s financial planning website at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners. It provides detailed information about how marriage, widowhood, divorce, self-employment, government service, and other life or career events can affect your Social Security.

If you want more information about the role of Social Security in women’s lives today, Social Security also has a booklet that you may find useful. It is called Social Security: What Every Woman Should Know. You can find it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10127.html.

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Business showcase SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Make new business contacts and reconnect with favorite clients at the annual Hayward Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase on April 11, 2012 at La Quinta Inn & Suites, Hayward. A limited number of businesses are accepted as exhibitors for this tabletop event which will feature prizes, beverages and hors d'oeuvres.

There will be a special announcement regarding a generous new member benefit program with Office Depot.

Register a tabletop exhibit space for this mixer event for $225. Payment can be made by check or credit card at the Chamber office, 22561 Main Street., Hayward. For more information, call (510) 537-2424 or email susanoc@hayward.org.

Hayward Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase Wednesday, April 11 4 - 7 p.m.

La Quinta Inn & Suites 20777 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 537-2424 susanoc@hayward.org

Jump in US consumer spending brightens outlook

BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP ECONOMICS WRITER WASHINGTON (AP), U.S. consumers boosted their spending in February by the most in seven months, raising expectations for stronger growth at the start of the year.

Americans spent more even as their income barely grew.

To make up the difference, many saved less.

Consumer spending rose 0.8 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Friday. The biggest increase since July coincided with the best three-month hiring stretch in two years.

The jump in consumer spending helped Wall Street close out its best first quarter since 1998. More spending also led economists to upwardly revise their economic growth estimates for the January-March quarter.

Paul Dales, an economist at Capital Economics, now expects annual growth for the first quarter to be around 2.5 percent, compared with earlier estimates of about 2 percent. Consumer spending drives roughly 70 percent of economic activity.

Some of the higher spending last month reflected surging gas prices. But consumers spent more on other goods and services, too. After excluding inflation, which was due mainly to gas prices, spending rose a solid 0.5 percent.

Many Americans are spending more freely after the economy added an average of 245,000 jobs a month from December through February. That's lowered the unemployment rate to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three years. Most economists expect similar job growth in March.

Still, the hiring gains have not resulted in bigger paychecks for most people. Income grew just 0.2 percent last month, matching January's weak increase. And when taking inflation into account, income after taxes fell for a second straight month.

Most consumers spent more of what they earned. The saving rate dropped to 3.7 percent of after-tax income in February. That was the lowest level since August 2009 and a full percentage point lower than all of last year.

Americans are also taking on more debt. Consumer borrowing increased from November through January by the most in a decade for a three-month period. Yet the increases were driven almost entirely by auto and student loans. Credit card debt decreased in January and remains well below pre-recession levels.

Dales cautioned that at some point, consumers won't be able to draw further on their savings. Further job gains are needed to boost consumers' income.

Many people are more confident in the economy, despite stagnant wages and higher gas prices. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey index rose this month to 76.2 – its highest level since February 2011. ``Consumer confidence is being driven by the improvement in the labor market,'' said Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors.

So far, more robust hiring has yet to lift growth. The economy grew at an annual rate of 3 percent in the October-December quarter and most analysts expect that pace slowed in the January-March quarter.

Economists expect growth to rebound later this year as further hiring lifts the economy. The spending increase in February follows other data showing that may already be under way.

Americans stepped up spending on retail goods in February, the government said earlier in the month. Consumers bought more autos, clothes and appliances. They also paid higher prices for gas.

On Friday, the national average price for a gallon of gas was $3.92, according to AAA. In 11 states, the price is more than $4 per gallon.

Higher gas prices could eventually slow growth by causing some people to cut spending on other goods, from appliances and furniture to electronics and vacations.

Gasoline purchases provide less benefit for the U.S. economy because about half of the revenue flows to oil-exporting nations, though U.S. oil companies and gasoline retailers also benefit. ``The bad news is that pump prices will start approaching the $4.15 - $4.20 per gallon range by Memorial Day,'' said Chris G. Christopher Jr., senior economist at IHS Global Insight. ``The good news is that a relatively stronger job and stock market are assisting in holding up consumer spending and confidence.''

5 reasons the dividend boom isn't about to go bust

BY MARK JEWELL AP PERSONAL FINANCE WRITER BOSTON (AP), The news keeps getting better for dividend investors. But can it last?

The latest sign of a dividend renaissance is Apple's decision to begin sharing some of its profits with shareholders for the first time in nearly two decades. The world's most valuable company will start paying a dividend later this year, rather than continue to stockpile cash from iPhone and iPad sales.

That announcement came a week after major banks moved to restore their dividends, after cutting them during the financial crisis to conserve cash. At least nine top banks plan to raise their payouts or are considering doing so after the government conducted stress tests to ensure the banks can survive another crisis.

It adds up to better times ahead for dividend investors. Payouts by companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 index are expected to climb 15 percent from last year to $277 billion, according to S&P Indices. That amount would top the previous record of $248 billion, set in 2008. Three-quarters of the S&P 500's dividend-paying companies are making higher payouts than they did last year.

Interest is so intense that hedge funds and many other Wall Street pros who normally avoid dividend stocks have been rushing into them lately, and Apple's actions can only add to the frenzy, says analyst Howard Silverblatt of S&P Indices.

In fact, dividend stocks have been among the market's strongest performers the past 12 months, a fact that hasn't been lost on investors. Over that period, they have deposited a net $25 billion into mutual funds specializing in dividend stocks – usually labeled `equity income' funds – according to industry consultant Strategic Insight.

That number wouldn't normally be impressive, except that the cash came in as investors pulled out of nearly all other types of stock funds.

A net total of $136 billion was withdrawn from all other stock fund categories, reflecting investors' continuing fear of market volatility.

It's fueling talk that a dividend stock bubble might be developing. In one scenario, the economy hits another rough patch, companies conserve cash again by cutting dividends, and dividend stock share prices tumble.

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Santa Clara County to Discuss Revisions to the Peddler’s Permit

SUBMITTED BY STEVEN BLOMQUIST At the request of Supervisor Dave Cortese, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a recommendation to refine the county’s permit process for those who sell their wares in neighborhoods and communities.

“I have received numerous complaints from residents about theft crimes and the inability to deter-

mine when strangers are lawfully in neighborhoods,” said Cortese.

“Revising these rules will make it easier for our communities to monitor legitimate salespersons and keep their communities safe.”

The possible revisions include clarifying when a peddler’s permit is required and by whom. This would allow residents and neighborhood watch groups to be able to deter theft by more easily identifying the reasons for strangers to be in their communities and reporting offenders to law enforcement.

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Pat Kite’s Garden

BY PAT KITE This week I bought a raspberry bush, I don’t know why.

Many years ago, I purchased a blackberry bush.

When it took over a complete corner of my skinny yard, I had to use some form of nasty brush eliminator to get rid of it… never again!

You know how that is. But as I keep begging fresh raspberries from an acquaintance, I sneakily began scouting my garden for a sunny confined space. There are multiple raspberry types on the market, and because this space, surrounded by concrete, isn’t exactly the super-sunniest, I tried to select one that proclaimed “Hardy.” Often “hardy” in my garden means it dies slower, but like all gardeners, I am ever optimistic.

Sunset Garden Book lists a variety of red raspberries for our area. These include Caroline, Cascade Delight, Fallred, Latham, Summit and Willamette. I picked Latham, mostly because there were only two varieties available at my local garden store. In my Seed-Savers reference book, this description enthuses me: “Latham: The standard for spring-bearing red raspberries; extremely popular and widely grown.” It goes on to say that the round, red fruits are large to very large with wonderful texture, full flavored and aromatic. The plant is reputed to be strong, vigorous, heavily productive,

upright… to five feet tall and disease resistant among other great qualities.

So I immediately began salivating, even though my purchase was a root with a two-inch sprig.

However, after wiping drool, I discovered some raspberries produce fruit the first year, and some lounge about until the second year. Fortunately red varieties, also called “everbearing” or “fall bearing,” tend to give a small crop first year fall. Then a second crop next year summer. After fruiting, you get to prune that section. Given sun, water and sensible drainage, you should get more plants from the roots the next year.

For our usual dose of plant folklore, we travel to the Philippine Islands. The Ifugaos, a mountain people of the Luzon area, may hang raspberry vines by their house door when there is a death in the house. Why? If the spirit of the dead person tries to sneak back in, it will become entangled in the raspberry brambles… sounds sensible to me.

More fun is the Bronx cheer, “the bird,” or simply razz or “the raspberry.” This sound made by tongue between teeth and blowing, sort of now means “phooey to you.” Where does it come from?

From the English Cockney rhyming slang “raspberry tart,” used by British comedians during the Post–WWII period to get around censors who didn’t like the rhyming word. Aren’t you glad you now know that?

TRI-CITY GARDEN CLUB MEETINGS: Friends of Heirloom Flowers Work Parties - Every Tuesday - at Shinn Park, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

1251 Peralta near Mowry, Fremont (510) 656-7702 Bring gloves and tools. - Social Hour afterward Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Niles Rose Garden - 36501 Niles Boulevard, Fremont Bring gloves and tools.

[Across Driveway from Mission Adobe Nursery] Contact Joyce Ruiz: 659-9396 Meetings are held quarterly. Call for details Fremont Senior Center Garden Club First Friday of each month, 2 p.m.

Janice Anderman, program coordinator 510-790-6602 Fremont Garden Club The Fremont Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month, February - October, in members’ homes & gardens, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Locations are posted on the Fremont Garden Clubs’ web site at www.fremontgardenclub.org or email: fremontgardenclub@hotmail.com

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“An advance directive empowers people to make their own health care decisions,” said Doug Van Houten, a registered nurse at Washington Hospital.

“It gives you a way to get what you want from the medical system, whether you are capable of speaking for yourself or not.”

Washington Hospital is working to raise awareness about advance directives because they are the best way for patients to make their medical care preferences known, he added. On April 16, National Health Care Decisions Day, the hospital will have an information table where hospital staff, physicians, and the public can get their questions answered. The table will be staffed from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m.

“We want hospital staff and physicians to be informed so they feel more comfortable talking about advanced directives with their patients,” Van Houten said. “We also welcome the public to come in and learn more about it.”

According to a study by the Pew Research Center, 71 percent of Americans have thought about their end-oflife preferences and 95 percent have heard of a living will (a type of advance health care directive), but only 29 percent have one.

“I actually think the percentage of people who have an advanced health care directive may be much lower,” Van Houten said. “I have worked in critical care medicine for 30 years and I can tell you most patients don’t have one. It really leaves family members struggling with how to make the best health care decisions for their loved one. Often they have never even talked about it before the medical crisis.”

Putting it in Writing Van Houten urges everyone over the

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age of 18 to consider putting their wishes in writing with an advance directive because life-threatening accidents and other medical emergencies can occur at any age.

“People often tell me that putting together an advance health care directive is a good idea, but they don’t want to go to a lawyer or a notary,” Van Houten said.

“The truth is you don’t need either for an advance directive. You can do it at home and you can get a friend or neighbor to serve as witnesses when you sign it. It doesn’t need to be notarized to be legal.”

There are a number of forms available to help you put your wishes in writing. Washington Hospital’s website offers a link to a simple form provided by the California Hospital Association as well as a link to “Five Wishes,” a more detailed advance health care directive. Five Wishes was created by Aging with Dignity, which charges a nominal fee (about $5) to use it.

In addition to designating someone who will make your health care decisions if you can’t and what type of medical care you do or don’t want, Five Wishes also stipulates the kind of comfort care you might want if you are terminal (hospice care or pain medications), how you want to be treated (someone to pray with you or hold your hand), and what you want your loved ones to know, because in a sudden medical emergency, you might never get the chance to talk with them again.

“Five Wishes is more comprehensive,” Van Houten explained. “It provides more details about the care you would want and allows you to tell your loved ones things you might not have had a chance to tell them.”

He said some people are afraid of advance directives because they confuse them with a DNR or Do Not Resuscitate order that some terminally ill patients have on file.

“An advance health care directive is a way for you to have a say about your care, whether that means you want every treatment option possible to prolong your life or not,” Van Houten added. “It really is up to you and an advance directive lets everyone know your wishes, including your loved ones and your health care team.”

For more information and links to advance health care directive forms, visit www.whhs.com/advance-directives.

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dazzle observers. Each spring, Sunol Regional Wilderness shows its appreciation for Nature’s efforts by inviting everyone to visit this rustic setting during the Spring Wildflower Festival. In its ninth year, the festival will be held Saturday, April 14 near the Old Green Barn Visitor Center. Anyone with an interest in wildflowers or nature is encouraged to attend – there is something for all ages and

abilities. Interpretive staff will provide fun and easy ways to identify wildflowers and the best places and times to see different varieties.

Nature slide shows, exhibits, and hikes of various lengths and subjects will be offered throughout the day. Hikes range from kid-friendly, seniors, tots in strollers, butterflies, and ethnobotany, to longer flower hikes to Little Yosemite and its famed waterfalls. Activities also include arts and crafts, face painting, henna body art, slideshows and music. There are no food concessions in the park so visitors should bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic in the great outdoors.

Spring Wildflower Festival Saturday, Apr 14 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunol Regional Wilderness Old Green Barn Visitor Center, Sunol (888) 327-2757 www.ebparks.org

Free ($5 parking fee) Shuttle service is available once parking lots are full, but carpooling is encouraged Directions: From the Fremont area: Drive north on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road. Turn right on Calaveras and proceed four miles. Turn left on Geary Road, which leads two miles directly into the park.

From the Oakland / Berkeley area: Drive east on I-580 to the junction with I-680 in Pleasanton. At the junction, go south on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road/Highway 84 south of the town of Pleasanton. Turn left onto Calaveras Road and proceed four miles to Geary Road on the left, which leads two miles directly into the park.

A schedule of hikes is available at: http://www.ebparks.org/news/031912a

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cottish author and politician John Buchan said, “The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.” While thoughts on the sport of fishing run the gamut from dismissive to the divine, the City of Newark invites kids of all ages to have their own experience at the free Youth Fishing Clinic on Saturday, April 14. The clinic will teach kids how to tie knots for hooks and lures, how to bait the hook and cast the line, as well as how to handle the fish they catch.

The event is coordinated by the City of Newark’s Recreation Department and Maintenance Department in conjunction with the California Department of Fish and Game. Their Fishing in the City program began in 1999, and Newark offers two clinics each year - one in spring, and one in the fall. The lake is stocked with plants of farm raised trout or catfish through the Department of Fish and Game, or thanks to generous local donations. A $2,000 donation from Wal Mart two years ago enabled the city to order their own fish for stocking. The event also receives volunteer support from the Tri Cities Anglers Association and Cargill Salt.

On Saturday, the cove at Edgewater and Severn Drive will be netted off and specially stocked with around 500 pounds of trout. All that is needed are kids eager to learn how to catch fish.

“The Newark Lake is a valuable local resource for recreational activities,” says City of Newark Recreation Coordinator Bryan Cobb. “The walk path is used for

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exercise and the lake is an excellent place for picnics and fishing outings. Hopefully, our youth fishing clinic will bring people to see how the Fishing in the Cities program can afford folks the opportunity to go fishing locally and more often.”

The clinics average from 50 to 150 people who come out in all kinds of weather. No registration is required; attendees should dress for cool morning weather, and bring water and snacks. Adults are asked to bring along fishing equipment including bait and tackle if they have it, as there are a limited number of fishing poles to loan (around 30) and bait has been known to run out. Some sort of container should also be brought in order to transport fish home.

The program is for kids, so adults are asked not to fish until the clinic ends at noon. Those planning to fish must observe California fishing laws and will need a fishing license, which can be purchased at Wal Mart for $44.85, or at other retailers that sell bait and tackle.

“Without the Department of Fish and Game and the Tri Cities Anglers this program may not exist,” says Cobb. Their donations, volunteer time, and expertise in helping kids learn the joys of fishing are instrumental in creating a great and memorable experience.

For more information, contact the City of Newark’s Recreation Department at (510) 578-4668.

Youth Fishing Clinic Saturday, April 14 8 a.m. to noon Lakeshore Park At Edgewater Drive and Severn Drive (510) 578-4668 Free

Town hall debate SUBMITTED BY APAPA-BAC The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association Bay Area Chapter (APAPA-BAC), the Asian Business Alliance (ABA) and Hayward Chamber of Commerce will host a town hall debate for candidates for Hayward City Council on April 19, 2012 at Mission Hills Golf Course Restaurant, Hayward.

Dr. Hal Gin, Chabot Las Positas Trustee, will moderate the event which is sponsored

by PG&E. Candidates for Congressional District 15 will also speak – incumbent Pete Stark, City of Dublin Councilman Eric Swalwell and businessman Chris Pareja.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a dinner reception followed at 6:30 p.m. by the program which is scheduled to end at 8 p.m. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Phong La at ProfessorPhongLa@yahoo.com.

For more about APAPA, visit www.apapa.org; ABA, visit www.AsianBusinessAlliance.org; Hayward Chamber of Commerce, visit www.Hayward.org.

Town Hall Debate Thursday, Apr 19 6 – 8 p.m.

Mission Hills Golf Course Restaurant 275 Industrial Parkway, Hayward ProfessorPhongLa@yahoo.com

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Family Physician Discusses Important Issues for Your Family

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o stay healthy—and keep family members healthy—the average person has a lot to think about. This includes things like prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vaccinations, diet, exercise, and everchanging recommendations from various health care agencies.

Fortunately for Newark residents, there’s someone to help you do that. It’s your family physician, according to Barbara Kostick, M.D., a board-certified family medicine physician at Newark Clinic.

“Every patient deserves a place where they can come to receive quality health care, and Newark Clinic offers this in a very soothing, nice atmosphere,” she says.

“In health care, we are so complicated in what we do for patients these days, and there needs to be an advocate to help patients understand the system. A good example is when drugs that are prescribed by one doctor interact with a prescription from another doctor. That’s something I caught just the other day.”

Dr. Kostick, who has practiced medicine in the Tri-City area since 1978, says she has a vested interest in the community’s health and wellness.

“I love caring for all types of patients, and I enjoy seeing patients from day one to year 101,” she says. “Now I’m actually seeing patients who I cared for as children come into the clinic with their own children. It’s wonderful to be able to do that.”

Dr. Kostick says an important element of providing patients with the best care possible is to regularly update her knowledge base as a physician.

“Board certification is important as a physician, and it’s important to ask your doctor if they are currently certified,” she explains. “To be recertified, a physician needs to take exams and stay up with the

newest and latest medical trends and information that’s out there—and that’s important to better patient care.

“I’ve taken the board four times to stay current in my practice, and every time it has improved my knowledge and how I care for my patients.”

Likewise, information in the medical community is constantly changing, and for patients, Dr. Kostick says the best way to stay on top of issues like immunization schedules for children and adults is to talk to their family physician.

“Immunizations in primary care are very important, and it’s critical to keep up with changes to vaccination schedules,” she says.

“For instance, the shingles vaccine recommendation recently moving from age 60 to age 50. I also talk to patients about the whooping cough epidemic and the vaccine, which comes with their tetanus shot. However, they need to get that particular shot, which they may not realize.”

Dr. Kostick adds that she strives to get all children in her practice immunized against the flu each year, and points out that there is also the nasal flu vaccine (FluMist®) for those between the ages of 2 and 49.

“Things are constantly changing in health care—new medications available, immunization schedules—and the information from your family doctor is more valuable than surfing the Internet,” she says.

Dr. Kostick takes patient education so seriously that she has served as the anchor for Washington Hospital’s InHealth Channel (Comcast channel 78) since its inception.

“Anytime we do an educational program for the InHealth channel, I have to read and understand so much to make sure that every nugget of knowledge is accurate and scientifically based before it reaches our audience,” she says. “The process makes me re-learn and make sure it’s right. However, the best

Barbara Kostick, M.D., a board-certified family medicine physician at Newark Clinic, has practiced medicine in the Tri-City area since 1978. Newark Clinic offers family medical care and urgent care services Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and walk-ins are welcome. The clinic is located at 6236 Thornton Avenue in Newark. To make an appointment, call (510) 248-1860.

part of being a community educator is being able to choose topics I think are important for our community, and I believe that having a long-term connection to the community does give me a leg up.”

After practicing for so long in Fremont, Dr. Kostick adds she’s very happy to call Newark Clinic home.

“Just being called Newark Clinic really focuses it on this particular area of the TriCity area,” she says. “We have our own education center here, and we will continue to develop the Newark flavor of educational programs brought to the center. For me, it’s wonderful to be associated with a small town and to focus on Newark.

“As a clinic, we meet with business owners. We also held the Chamber of Commerce

mixer here, we have lunch at different restaurants in the area, and we’ve met a great florist here. I’ve always enjoyed a small town atmosphere—like Fremont was when I first started practicing here in 1978.”

Newark Clinic offers family medical care and urgent care services Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and walk-ins are welcome. The clinic is located at 6236 Thornton Avenue in Newark. To make an appointment, call (510) 248-1860.

Your health care, your way For more information about Washington Township Medical Foundation and its more than 60 board-certified physicians with expertise in a broad range of medical specialties—from neurosurgery to pediatrics—visit www.mywtmf.com.

Preventive Care Can Keep You Healthy When was the last time you saw a doctor? Are you up to date on your health screenings? Preventive care can go a long way toward reducing your risk for lifethreatening chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.

Seven out of 10 deaths in this country each year are due to chronic diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While chronic diseases are the most common and costly of all diseases, they are also the most preventable.

Lifestyle factors like eating a healthy diet, being physically active, refraining from smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight play a major role in helping to reduce your risk for these diseases. But regular checkups and health screenings are also critical for preventing disease.

“I have seen those situations where someone comes in and tells me they haven’t seen a doctor in 30 years, but now they just don’t feel right,” said Dr. Michael Parmley, a member of the Washington Township Medical Foundation who practices internal medicine. “Often they are diagnosed with chronic conditions that could have benefitted from treatment much earlier.”

Cancer screenings can dramatically reduce your chances of getting cancer. A colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy, two screening methods for colon cancer, can detect a microscopic polyp before it becomes cancerous. Mammograms detect changes in the breast tissue that could be cancerous. Screenings for prostate and cervical cancer can help to prevent those diseases.

Reducing Your Risk “Generally, we screen for things that either don’t have symptoms or you don’t notice until the disease has progressed,” Parmley said. “When diseases like cancer are caught at an early stage, treatment options and survival rates are much better.

We also want to get risk factors like high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels under control before they lead to disease.”

Michael Parmley, M.D., is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of the Washington Township Medical Foundation. Parmley recommends that adults over age 40 get a baseline physical exam to determine whether they have any risk factors for conditions like heart disease, stroke, and coronary artery disease, and those older than 50 should consider getting regular checkups. For more information about primary care services offered through the Washington Township Medical Foundation and a list of locations, visit www.mywtmf.com.

High blood pressure and high cholesterol significantly increase your risk for conditions like heart disease, stroke, and coronary artery disease. High blood sugar levels can lead to diabetes.

Parmley recommends that adults over age 40 get a baseline physical exam to determine whether they have any of these

risk factors. Those older than 50 should consider getting regular checkups, he said.

“As you age, your chances of developing chronic diseases increases,” Parmley explained. “Eye diseases also increase as you age, so getting an eye exam after age 50 is also important, even if you haven’t noticed any vision problems.”

Keeping up to date on your vaccinations is another way to reduce your risk for disease. Vaccinations can help to prevent diseases like whooping cough, influenza, pneumonia, and shingles.

Primary Care Primary care services can help you keep your risk factors under control and get the preventive care you need. Primary care is a term used for a health care provider who acts as a first point of consultation for patients and can provide continuing care.

Primary care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of health care settings.

Primary care is performed and managed by a personal physician who often collaborates with other health care professionals and specialists.

“Your primary care physician is your health care partner,” Parmley explained.

“In addition to diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease, we can also help you make important lifestyle changes like losing weight and quitting smoking. We sit down with you and talk about your health.

We look at your family history so we can better understand your risk factors. It really is personal health care.”

The Washington Township Medical Foundation offers comprehensive primary care services close to home, from vaccinations, to well-baby checkups, to annual physical exams, to health screenings, and much more. Services are provided at a number of locations.

“About every kind of health care service you could want is provided through the Washington Township Medical Foundation,” Parmley said. “Services are convenient and accessible, and our list of doctors continues to grow.”

For more information about primary care services offered through the Washington Township Medical Foundation and a list of locations, visit www.mywtmf.com.

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SUBMITTED BY OFFICE OF ALAMEDA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS PHOTOS COURTESY OF PROJECT EAT Hundreds of students, families and community members will gather for a school/community health festival at Tennyson High School in Hayward on Friday, April 13, to support State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson’s Team California for Healthy Kids Campaign. The free community event, which

Tennyson students named “HEALTHstival: Making a Difference in Our Community,” will share information on how to stay fit and healthy through good nutrition and exercise and will feature hands-on activities, presentations and a tour of “The Farm,” Tennyson High’s school/community garden.

The event celebrates partnerships among the Alameda County Office of Education’s Project EAT, Hayward Unified School District and the City of Hayward.

Also sponsoring the festival are California Action for Healthy Kids and Torlakson’s Team California for Healthy Kids.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson introduced his Team California for Healthy Kids initiative in October 2011. The goals of the initiative are to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, increase physical activity every day, and increase access to safe drinking water. “The students at Tennyson High School are setting a wonderful example for everyone, because our research shows well-

Project EAT and students at the Tennyson Farm.

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Project EAT team and students host a nutrition information booth.

nourished and active kids perform better in school,” said Torlakson.

“We are very proud of our collaborative work at Tennyson,” said Sheila Jordan, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools. “We invite the community to celebrate the success of our student leaders and join us for an excellent day of learning, healthy activity and growth.”

Other local organizations and student leaders at Tennyson High will host booths providing information on healthy activities, recipes, and great ideas on how to include more physical activity and access to fruits and vegetables for a healthier lifestyle.

The festival will also give community residents an opportunity to see up close the results of years of work by the county superintendent’s Project EAT staff and the student leaders that tend “The Farm,” a one-acre garden at Tennyson High. “The Farm” is the crown jewel of Project EAT’s approach to promote healthy food practices, beginning with individuals and spreading to entire classrooms, schools and the surrounding community. Youth interns (dubbed “ProFRESHinals”) tend the garden, explore food systems, and receive training in sustainable urban garden management. Food grown by the students is donated to soup kitchens, used in cooking lessons, and taken home to be shared with

families.

Project EAT (Educate, Act, Thrive) works with students, teachers and administrators to inform and educate students, support their natural enthusiasm and prompt positive change in their nutrition habits. Chris Boynton, Project EAT director, says she has seen this strategy work successfully with students from elementary through high school.

Boynton cited the example of second graders who worked successfully to change the lunch menu to include more healthful options. They polled their peers using large posters in the hallway that read “Are you tired of eating pizza? Sign here,” which prompted a sit-down meeting with the principal and the district food service director. A salad bar selection is now available at the school. Similar success stories are reported at other school sites, confirming that the Project EAT approach of blending action-research and service learning does work.

HEALTHstival Friday, Apr 13 2:30 p.m.

Tennyson High School 27035 Whitman Street, Hayward (510) 670-7754 www.acoe Free community event

Basics of Watercolor and More: Mini-workshops with Grace Rankin rily a self-taught multi-media artist with a current focus in watercolor and mixed media/collage. She is a signature member of Society of Western Artists and Alliance of California Artists and is a long time member of FAA and the gallery.

All sessions will include demo, watercolor painting, and assistance. Please bring basic watercolor supplies. A list of additional supplies and materials needed is available at the gallery. Registration is required. Please call the FAA Centre, (510) 792-0905. For details, visit: www.FremontArtAssociation.org.

SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS Please join award-winning multi-media artist Grace Rankin for a series of fun and valuable mini-workshops on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting April 16 through June 18, at The Fremont Art Association Centre, 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (corner of J Street). The cost is $40 for each session or $150 for all five sessions. All levels welcome.

April 16: Drawing and Perspective April 30: Composition May 14: Value/Contrast/Conflict June 4: Elements and Principles of Design June18: Shadows and Reflections Rankin has studied design and collage with nationally recognized artists Gerald Brommer, Betsy Dillard Stroud, and John Salminen. Her art works have been exhibited in many prominent public facilities in the re-

Splash by Grace Rankin gion. Collectors of her art include Mr. and Mrs. Clint Eastwood. The artist has 25 years

teaching experience in watercolor, both on location and in the studio. Rankin is prima-

Basics of Watercolor and More Mondays, April 16 – June 18 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Fremont Art Association Centre 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org Cost: $40 per session, $150 for all five

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hills. Other locations will include the 1901 Southern Pacific train depot, the 1911 Niles jail and historic Niles houses.

Two western reenactment groups, Gunfighters of the Old West and the Congressional Gunfighters of America will provide actors in period costume, firearms and horses for the movie. The Silent Film Museum will provide film equipment actually used during the silent era, still working today and will recruit professionals in the film community to help with the production. Fremont residents, Essanay relatives, film students and other interested parties are also expected to participate.

Production is slated to start in May 2012 in Niles using a 35mm Bell & Howell 2709 hand-cranked camera just as was used 100 years ago. Editing will be done at the Silent Film Museum, where equipment is already there and available to use. There will still be many expenses – film stock, processing, permits, fees, salaries and many incidental costs involved with production – and that’s why we’re asking for your help.

When the film is finished it will premiere at the Niles Edison Theater, a 1913 nickelodeon theater, during the 15th annual Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival on June 30, 2012. Live piano music will accompany the film as it was originally done in the theater nearly 100 years ago. Relatives of Essanay Film Company cast and crew are expected to attend the festival to view the finished film and a program of Niles Essanay films made in 1912.

The film elements and finished product will become part of the Silent Film Museum collection, preserved for the future along with thousands of movies already in the archive.

Why shoot on film? Despite advances in digital media, film is still the standard for production, and the only proven medium for long-term archival storage and retrieval.

Film shot in the 1890s

has lasted for more than one hundred years, and can last for many hundreds more if store properly. What better way to honor those past achievements on film than by replicating their methods?

Pledge today and help us make film history. www.indiegogo.com key words: niles silent film The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductable to the extent allowed by law. If you wish to take advantage of this, email David Kiehn at historian@nilesfilmmuseum.org after you pledge and a donation receipt will be sent to you.

Leading the project are David Kiehn and Sprague Anderson, both board members of

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the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, who have already produced two 35mm silent film newsreels using Sprague’s Bell & Howell hand-cranked camera.

David Kiehn has worked as a director, writer, editor, cinematographer and sound recordist on various projects since 1971. For twenty years, he was a motion picture camera technician for several film rental houses in San Francisco including Adolph Gasser's, Inc. In 1995, he began research and wrote the definitive book on the western division of the movie studio Broncho Billy and the Essanay Film Company published in 2003. His research and presentations to the Niles Main Street Association ultimately led to the formation of both the annual film festivals and the silent film museum.

Kiehn is a founding member of both the Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival which premiered 1998 and three years later, the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation was formed. In 2010, Morley Safer interviewed him on 60 Minutes in a segment about his research on A Trip Down Market Street, a movie that he discovered was made by the Miles Brothers film company four days before the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.

Sprague started professional film work in 1970, but since 1994 he has been on the front lines of the digital revolution.

When Sony introduced their first digital camera, the DVW- 700WS, Sprague

worked with the prototype, and he later wrote and directed the one-hour tutorial that was sent out with every camera. For six years, he did live-action compositing with the Ultimatte-8, serial number 1, and his edit suite was an alpha and beta test site for the Lightworks non-linear system.

For Star Wars, Episode 2, the first big project shot with the Sony 900 24P camera, Sprague ran one of the special effects camera systems.

When the Sony 950 dual-link camera made its debut on Star Wars, Episode 3, Sprague was there for six months of lava and space ships. In the film world, however, he’s returned to the earliest days of the medium, specializing in hand-cranked 35mm studio cameras from the 1910s and 1920s.He owns and operates a Bell & Howell 2709, a Mitchell, Pathe, DeBrie, and Akeley. His involvement with the Silent Film Museum dates to 2002, filming special events.

The director of photography for the project is Steve Kotton, a four-time Emmy-award-winning cameraman with more than 25 years of experience in visual communication productions. He is Associate Director of Multimedia Communications at Academy of Art University.

Silent Film Project www.nilesfilmmuseum.org (510) 494-1411

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ARTICLE BY STEPHANIE PENN AND STEPHANIE NEVINS PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE PENN As water conservation professionals working at the Alameda County Water District (ACWD), we are always interested in finding out what people in our community are doing to conserve water and other resources. So, with the Bay-Friendly Garden Tour just around the corner on April 29, we figured this was the perfect opportunity to share a

sneak preview of a couple of local gardens on this year’s tour. We hope this preview, along with an “Alternatives to Lawn” class we are offering on April 14 at ACWD Headquarters and a lawn conversion incentive program (up

to $500 cash back!) will inspire you to take the plunge and transform your garden into a water efficient one this year. Intrigued? Keep on reading, and then take a look at the end of this article for more details about the tour, ACWD’s class, and incentive program.

Garden Previews: Debra and Ed Pentaleri purchased their historic Fremont farmhouse in 2002. A labor of love, they spent the last ten years transforming the property with two things in mind: retain and restore its historical significance and conserve resources. The garden brilliantly reflects these two themes.

The yard, which just ten years ago was fence to fence, non-native, water-thirsty

SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS The Fremont Art Association is pleased to present its second showcase of the year featuring the works of oil and watercolor artists Simone Archer and Christine Wilson Saturday, April 14 through May 6 at The Fremont Art Centre. A variety of new works from additional member artists will compliment the gallery’s second quarter offerings.

Simone Archer is an award-winning oil painter with current focus on Plein-Aire (outdoor) painting. She enjoys the adventure of PleinAire painting by selecting locations that may not be there tomorrow.

Archer is drawn to back-lit scenes; inspired by the sounds, the scent and the mood of the day. She states, “Time stands still until the final brush stroke…Only then do I take a photo of my painting and the scenery. This is a reference to view the scenery and how I intuitively interpreted it on canvas.”

Archer’s past art endeavors include Livermore Public Art Project—a whimsical large scale tile mural on a wall of a public building

entitled, “Downtown Wine Country,” also other tile murals for private homes and gardens. The artist currently enjoys promoting artists in the community.

Christine Wilson’s watercolor paintings exhibit a progression of her passion from painting four-legged animals to two-legged humans. She finds challenges in painting portraits and enjoys the excitement and wonderment of being able to capture the soul. “I am only painting a moment of someone's life; inspired by the way the skin colors and tones change in different light and shadows, and their private thoughts.”

Wilson has been painting with watercolor for ten years. Her biggest influences have been her artist grandmother, her teacher and friend Donna Sanson, and all the artists that have gone before her and struggled with their art.

A reception honoring these two very talented artists will be held on Sunday, April 15 from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. at The FAA Centre. For details, call (510) 702-0905 or visit www.FremontArtAssociation.org.

Faces and Places April 14 – May 6 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wed. – Sun. Showcase Reception Sunday, April 15 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The Fremont Art Association Centre 37697 Niles Blvd., Niles-Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org Free

lawn, is now brimming with native and historically significant agricultural plants. Birds and bees, notably absent before, now actively nest and buzz around. Just a few highlights are the many varieties of California Lilac; Mission Grape vines; ‘Roger’s Red’ grape, a native varietal; a gorgeous Island Bush Poppy from Catalina; and Manzanita ground cover in the sun drenched back yard. Ed told us that his most recent water bill with the new water efficient garden showed one tenth the water consumption of his first water bill with the original landscaping!

The climate appropriate plantings and drip irrigation are to credit, but he also believes the weather-based irrigation controller he installed in 2007 played a role. If you go, ask Ed to show you pictures of what the place looked like before they began the transformation; you will be amazed.

Ann Morrison and Dan O’Donnell, owners of Chrysalis Landscaping, incorporate loads of bay-friendly practices, including water conservation, into their landscape design. When you step through their garden gate you may actually forget you’re still in the middle of a bustling urban area. At first glance their front yard appears so bright, colorful, and lush that it resembles tropical foliage. But a closer look reveals the plants are low water use, climate appropriate succulents, shrubs, and bushes selected for their colors, shapes and sizes. This thoughtful design continues throughout the rest of the gar-

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den where numerous winding pathways lead to art sculptures, bird baths, and intimate seating areas. These serene, isolated areas will give you endless inspiration for your own garden.

Many of the plants in the garden were selected to attract wildlife, and its working! Dan keeps a photo catalog where he documents all his wildlife encounters. Recent sightings include a blue bellied lizard, a western red-headed woodpecker, box turtles, hummingbirds, and butterflies. This garden exemplifies what can be achieved in a small urban space with a little imagination and a dose of water conservation-minded inspiration.

ACWD “Alternatives to Lawn” class Saturday, April 14 9 a.m. – 12noon ACWD Headquarters, 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont Learn how to convert your lawn into a California native plant garden that incorporates integrated pest management.

Cost: FREE. Registration is required. Call (650) 349-3000 or email landscape@bawsca.org to register.

Bay-Friendly Garden Tour Sunday, April 29 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This is a self-guided tour of private residential gardens throughout Alameda County, with a cluster of gardens in the Tri-City area.

Registration is required to receive a guidebook with directions and garden descriptions. Register at www.bayfriendlycoalition.org.

Cost: $10 per guidebook.

ACWD Landscape Rebate (up to $500) Call (510) 668-6534 for more details about the program and eligibility requirements. Customers must be pre-approved by ACWD, so please check with us first BEFORE beginning your landscape conversion project.

For more information, please visit www.acwd.org.

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

Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.

Thursday, Apr 12 - Sunday, Apr 22

Electricidad $

American Red Cross Blood Drive R

8 p.m.

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Continuing Events

Latino interpretation of Greek tragedy "Electra"

Schedule an appointment & use sponsor code: CSUEASTBAY

Wednesdays, Thru Dec 26

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

Cal State East Bay University 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (800) 733-2767

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

Help veterans find career opportunities

Alameda County Superior Court needs Volunteers to support The Information Kiosk in the Fremont and Hayward courthouses.

Training provided. Phone 510-891-6209 or e-mail ralvarez@alameda.courts.ca.gov

Tuesday, Apr 10

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

Thursdays, Apr 12 thru Apr 26

Tuesday, Apr 10

Computer Help in English & Spanish R

Alan the Amazing

6 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Free balloon animal with Book Bucks

Learn the basics & improve your skills

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

2 p.m.

Tuesdays, thru Apr 24

Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 ext: 20

Meditation, Buddhism in Plain English

Fridays, Apr 13 thru May 18

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Zumba $R

Facebook for Business Success $R

American Buddhist monk teaches and answers questions

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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

Latin inspired aerobic fitness

Market your business with Facebook

Buddhanusorn Buddhist Temple 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont (650) 556-6428 www.watbuddha.org

Ohlone College Newark Center 39399 Cherry St., Newark (510) 742-2303 www.ohlone.augusoft.net

La Quinta Inn & Suites 20777 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 247-2042 madera@hayward.org

Wednesdays, thru Dec 26

Wednesday, Apr 14 - Sunday, May 6

Wednesday, Apr 11

Al-Anon Beginner Meeting

7:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Oil and Watercolor Showcase

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Support group for friends & family of problem drinkers

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hayward Chamber of Commerce Business showcase

Kaiser Permanente 3555 Whipple Road, Union City Thursday, Apr 5 -Sunday, Apr 21

Wednesday, Apr 11

Featuring Simone Archer & Christine Wilson

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

Small Business Expo

La Quinta Inn & Suites 20777 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 537-2424 susanoc@hayward.org

Sylvia $

Wednesday, Apr 11

8 p.m. (Sun: 1 p.m.)

Dumbarton Express Public Hearing

A dog threatens a long standing marriage

Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org Friday,Mar 30-Sunday, Apr 28

Textile Exhibit

12 noon - 5 p.m.

Innovative art work with textiles and fibers

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

5 p.m.

Comment on changes of service

AC Transit 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland (510) 891-4700 Thursday, Apr 12

Youth Art Workshop - R

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Learn with Yennie Shyu. Bring art supplies

Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 772-1432

Monday, Jun 18 - Friday, Aug 2

Ohlone for Kids $R

8 a.m.

Summer Enrichment Program. Registration begins April 1

Ohlone College for Kids 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont (510) 742-2304 www.ohloneforkids.com Mondays, Apr 9 thru May 7

Community Emergency Response Team Training

6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Must be 18 or older and a resident of Hayward or the Fairview area

Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 583-4948 Monday, Apr 10 - Sunday, Apr 30

Artwork Display

Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sat-Sun: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Featuring Farshid Namei and Carol Ramos

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 623-6920 Tuesday, Apr 10 - May 16

Photo Central Spring Show

Mon: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tues/Thurs: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sat: 12 noon - 3 p.m.

Photographs from students and patrons

A positive path for spiritual living

Welcome New Spiritual Leader KEN DAIGLE

Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont at the First Christian Church

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District 1099 'E' Street, Hayward (510) 881-6747 www.photocentral.org Wednesday, Apr 11 - Thursday, Apr 12

Spring Break Camp: Freshwater Fishing Clinic $R

10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Fishing for ages 7-15 Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270

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Thursday, Apr 12

Saturday, April 14

Saturday, Apr 14

Avoid Foreclosure R

Alternatives to Lawn R

Boogey Woogey Bug Family

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

9 a.m. – 12noon

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Loan modifications, short sales & programs to save your home

Convert your lawn into a California native plant garden with integrated pest management

Family activities

Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 ext: 20 Thursday, Apr 12

Retirement Discussion Group

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Alameda County Water District 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont (650) 349-3000 landscape@bawsca.org to register Saturday, Apr 14

Bring Questions and Concerns

Tri-Cities Women's Club "Spring Fling" Luncheon $R

39650 Liberty Street, Suite # 200, Fremont (510) 207-5751 – Paul Andrus

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Benefits Tri-City Volunteers food bank & thrift store

Thursday, Apr 12

Elks Lodge 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont (510) 793-5683

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Fundraiser $

5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Support low cost financial services

Saturday, Apr 14

Sweet Tomatoes 39370 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont (510) 387-7565

Congressman Pete Stark Town Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Meet your Congressman

Friday, Apr 13 - Sunday, Apr 15

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. $

7 p.m. (Sat & Sun: 2 p.m.)

Production based on the children's book

Irvington High School Valhalla Theatre 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 885-3151

Union City Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City (510) 675-5328 Saturday, Apr 14

Rabbit Adoption Event

12 noon - 3 p.m.

Tri-City Shelter rabbits need new homes

Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon 1999 Walnut Ave., Fremont (510) 790-6284 www.msnucleus.org Saturday, Apr 14

Compost Giveaway and Electronic Waste Drop-off

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Must be a Union City resident.

Tri-Ced Community Recycling 33377 Western Ave., Union City (510) 471-3850 Saturday, Apr 14

San Francisco & the Earthquake $

7:30 p.m.

"The Shock", "A Trip Down Market Street", "The Destruction of San Francisco"

Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411 Saturday, Apr 14

"Mother, Caring for 7 Billion"

1:30 p.m.

Humanitarian film about population growth

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

Pet Food Express 39010 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 713-9999

Friday, Apr 13

"Prophesy, Divination, and Faith Healing" $

7 p.m.

Guest speaker James Randi

Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com Saturday, Apr 14 - Sunday, Apr 15

35th Anniversary Celebration 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Roaring 20's party with jazz band, cars, and entertainment Les Belles Antiques 37549 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 794-4773 Saturday, Apr 14

Tartan Day Scottish Fair $

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Celebrate Scottish heritage with music, dancing, food and games

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org Saturday, Apr 14

Spring Wildflower Festival

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunol Regional Wilderness Old Green Barn Visitor Center, Sunol (888) 327-2757 www.ebparks.org Parking fee Saturday, Apr 14

510-792-4587

Spring's Songbirds $R

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Meet the Sulphur Creek songbirds.

Adult only program

Sulphur Creek Nature Center 1801 D. St., Hayward (510) 881-6747 www.haywardrec.org

39120 Argonaut Way #108, Fremont Ca. 94538-1304

www.ohlonehumanesociety.org Hundreds of healthy, adoptable animals are available at the TriCity Animal Shelter and other local shelters and rescue organizations. Visit www.petfinder.com where you can enter your city or zip code and search by breed, size, gender and other criteria.

Nearly 12,500 rescue groups list more than a quarter-million animals available for adoption. Please save one today.

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

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

You are asked to reserve space on the tour to assure there will be sufficient docents available to make your visit pleasurable and educational. Normal hours of operation for the Church and the Museum are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. They are closed on New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

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

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Saturday, Apr 14

Sunday, Apr 15

Mind and Meditation

Swing Fever

11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

2 p.m.

Increase energy, focus and calmness of mind

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

4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270

Monday, Apr 16

Jazz music of the 1930's and 1940's

Monday, Apr 16

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

Bicycle safety class - R

7 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Gari Browning Fremont Cultural Arts Council 2275 Country Drive, Fremont www.lwvfnuc.org

Saturday, Apr 14

Sunday, Apr 15

"Our Fun Dad" Book Signing

VFW Post 1917 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser $

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Meet author Scott Ellis Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-0660

Folk Jam

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Presented by members of Science for Youth

Bring your instruments to play and sing along

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

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004 FolkMusicFremontArea@yahoogroups.com Sunday, Apr 15

Children participate in Bhangra workshop, tie dye & other crafts

Shoreline Botanical Bio-Blitz

India Community Center 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas 408-934-1130

Help survey plants at the shoreline

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Monday, Apr 16

Must be 18 or older and a resident of Hayward or the Fairview area

Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 583-4948 Thor Poulsen

7 p.m.

Author reading & book signing

Monday, Apr 16

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Mondays, Apr 16 thru Jun 18

Basics of Watercolor and More $

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

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Five sessions on drawing, perspective, composition & design

Tri-City Documentaries Second Saturday Series presents a powerful film on the population crisis. “Mother: Caring for 7 Billion” breaks a 40-year taboo by bringing to light an issue that silently fuels our most pressing environmental, humanitarian, and social crises - population growth. In 2011 the world population reached 7 billion, a startling seven-fold increase since the first billion occurred 200 years ago.

Population was once at the top of the international agenda, dominating the first Earth Day and the subject of best-selling books like “The Population Bomb.” Since the 1960s the world population has nearly

doubled, adding more than 3 billion people.

At the same time, talking about population has become politically incorrect because of the sensitivity of the issues surrounding the topic – religion, economics, family planning, and gender inequality. Yet it is an issue we cannot afford to ignore.

Mother Saturday, April 14 1:30 p.m.

Niles Discovery Church 255 H Street at 3rd Fremont CA 94536 (510) 797-0895 www.TriCityPerspectives.org Free Wheelchair accessible

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

Reservation required by April 16 Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark www.newark-chamber.com Saturday, Apr 21

Celebrate Creation

Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 933-6335 Sunday, Apr 22

Thursday, Apr 19

Spring Musicale $R

Language and Culture Center for Deaf Studies Anniversary Celebration

4 p.m.

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Reservation required by April 15.

Meet faculty, visit the programs & new state-of-the-art lab

Antelope Hills Clubhouse 1801 Ocaso Camino, Fremont (510) 793-1938

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

SUBMITTED BY JANE BARK

Newark State of the City Address $R

Retreat for young adults. Lunch provided. RSVP by April 16

Links to Jobs Hidden Jobs vs. Advertised Jobs

Documentary explores population issues

Thursday, Apr 19

9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Cal State East Bay University 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3151

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

Ohlone College Bldg. 6 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6269 nchopelas@ohlone.edu

Presentation by Mayor Al Nagy. Includes lunch

Community Emergency Response Team Training

6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Poetry Prize Winners Lorna Dee Cervantes & DeClercq

Science Lecture for Children

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cal State East Bay University 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3118 www.ebbc.org/safety Monday, Apr 16

Sunday, Apr 15

Celebrating Baisakhi – R

No bike needed

Breakfast, raffle and live entertainment

Washington Township's Veteran's Building 37154 2nd St., Fremont (510) 938-2436

Ohlone College Master Plan Meeting

12 noon - 1 p.m.

8 a.m. - 12 noon

Saturday, Apr 14

Sunday, Apr 15

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Performances by young artists. Dinner at Bijan

Ohlone College Master Plan SUBMITTED BY ISABELLE MCANDREWS Dr. Gari Browning, President of Ohlone College, will speak in Fremont about the college’s facilities and educational long-range planning. The Master Plan is instrumental in scheduling the various renovation projects for upgrading the Ohlone campuses in Fremont and Newark. Dr. Browning will discuss how the $349 million Measure G bond funds will be spent and how the $150 million bond funds from Measure A were allocated.

For more information, contact the League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark & Union City at (510) 794-5783 or publicity@lwvfnuc.org.

Ohlone College Master Plan meeting Monday, Apr 16 7 p.m.

Fremont Cultural Arts Center 2275 Country Drive, Fremont (510) 794-5783 Email: publicity@lwvfnuc.org

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

Tell A Friend

Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480

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

Tuesday, April 10 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Mission Hills Middle School, 250 Tamarack Dr. Union City 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 - 9th St., Union City 4:50 – 5:30 p.m. Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., Union City 5:40 – 6:20 p.m. Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, Union City Wednesday, April 11 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 4:15 – 4:50 p.m. Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlite Way & Turquoise St., Fremont 5:50 – 6:25 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:40 – 7:10 p.m. Baywood Apts., 4275 Bay St., Fremont Thursday, April 12 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Stellar Academy, 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood School, 33955 Emilia Ln., Fremont 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Weibel School, 45135 So. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 – 6:20 p.m. Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., Fremont Monday, April 16 12:50 – 2:00 p.m. Fame Charter School, 16244 Carolyn St., San Leandro 2:25 – 3:25 p.m. Cherryland School, 585 Willow Ave., Hayward 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, Fremont

Tuesday, April 17 2:30 – 3:25 p.m. Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:45 – 4:20 p.m. California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., Fremont 5:25 – 6:10 p.m. Booster Park, Gable Dr. & McDuff Ave., Fremont 6:25 – 6:55 p.m. Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., Fremont Wednesday, April 18 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Eden House Apts., 1601 165th Ave., San Leandro 3:00 – 3:35 p.m. Ashland Village Apt., 1300 Kentwood Ln., San Leandro 4:40 – 5:15 p.m. Palomares Hills HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr., Castro Valley 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Lomond Way & Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley

Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, April 18 2:00 – 2:20 p.m. Pioneer Park, 60 Wilson Way, Milpitas 2:30 – 2:55 p.m. Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas 3:20 – 4:00 p.m. Foothill School, 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas

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Men’s Volleyball American Volleyball Sweeps SUBMITTED BY ERIC CRUZADA AND JESSE MCLELLAN American High men's volleyball had quite an eventful weekend.

First their varsity team defeated Logan 3-1 on Thursday, April 5, followed by their junior varsity team sweeping in the Moreau Tournament on Saturday April 7.

During the varsity game against Logan, the American Eagles lost the first of four games to the Logan Colts with a 19-25 score. Undeterred, the Eagles came back strong with a 25-16 win over their opponents followed by a close 25-22 game also ending in victory for American.

With games now 2-1 in the Ea-

gles' favor, the final game was pivotal. After great plays from each side, American squeaked out a 27-25 win over Logan and securing the overall win. The varsity MVAL record is now 3-2 after this match.

Two days later, it was time for the junior varsity men to shine.

American's first opponent was tournament host, Moreau Catholic. Despite some close games (25-16, 19-25, 8-15), Moreau came out victorious with a 2-1 lead over American. The next games would go better for the Eagles as they defeated Kennedy 2-0 in two very close games (25-22, 25-23) and overtook Mission San Jose also 2-0

with a slightly larger spread over two games (25-10, 25-20). In the fourth round, American went head-to-head with Sir Francis Drake High School and took home yet another 2-0 win allowing the Eagles to move on to the single elimination round. American met again with Mission San Jose and again defeated them 2-0 and progressed to play the Kennedy Titans for first place.

The first game ended in an Eagle victory as they came out with a 25-15 score. The next game was a nail-biter, but the American Eagles yet again were victorious (2522), and took first place at the tournament. Their MVAL record is 4-1 for the season thus far.

Men’s Volleyball Kennedy Defeats Moreau

Men’s Volleyball Logan loses to Mission San Jose

SUBMITTED BY LEAH MANALO

SUBMITTED BY COACH STEVE BURMASTER

Thursday, Moreau Catholic and Kennedy High Schools' men's volleyball battled it out on the courts. All four games played were very close indeed. The first one ended 25-1 in Kennedy's favor, however the tides turned during the second game with Moreau squeaking out a victory of 26-24. The third game was not quite as close finishing 25-18 in favor of Kennedy, securing their second win.

Moreau fought hard in an attempt to make a come back in the fourth and final game, but did not succeed with a 25-20 score. Kennedy's Marcelus Waterfield finished the game with 13 kills and fie blocks as where teammate Dat Nguyen completed 12 kills and three digs.

Moreau's Michael Radich played well with 30 assists, two aces, eight digs, one kill and two blocks. Fellow Moreau Mariner finished the game with 10 kills and nine digs. Moreau's MVAL record was 1-4 after this defeat as where Kennedy's record was raised to 4-1.

James Logan suffered their first MVAL loss this season at the hand of the Mission San Jose Warriors Tuesday, April 3: 15-25, 20-25, 20-25. Thus far, MSJ remains undefeated in league play with Logan close behind ranking second place in the MVAL with a 4-1 record. The Logan Colts are also ranked eighth in the North Coast Section (or East Bay Area) rankings. The first game was won by the Warriors 25-15, but Logan pushed back in the second game and making it quite the nail-biter. MSJ won the second and third games, both with a score of 25-20 and securing their undefeated title.

Next match for Logan is at American on Thursday, April 5. Last season, American and James Logan battled through a very long five-game match. American won the first two games before Logan stormed back to take the next two and force a fifth game that James Logan won to secure a second place finish in the MVAL and a berth in the North Coast Sectionals tournament as the seventh seed. A lot will be riding on the match this year again as there has been a long-standing, friendly rivalry between the American and Logan volleyball programs.

Men’s Volleyball Moreau demolishes Trojans

Men’s Golf Moreau beats Bishop O'Dowd

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Moreau Catholic came out victorious with a 30 win against the Castro Valley Trojans Tuesday, April 3, adding the first win to their MVAL standing statistics. The Moreau Mariners came out strong with a 25-6 win in their first game against the Trojans with Conan True, Nick Kinast and Michael Pacheco making some incredible kills from Moreau. Teammate Michael Radich gave numerous assists to help rack up the points. In the second game, Moreau kept up the heat but did not dominate as much as the previous game.

However, the Mariners still won the game by a wide margin of 25-9 and winning the majority of the three games. The Trojans pushed back during the third and final game, losing only 25-14 and scoring almost as many points as the previous two games combined.

True, from Moreau, ended the game with 11 kills, six digs, and one assist as where teammate Kinast finished with eight kills, four aces, one assist and six digs. Pacheco managed to accumulate four kills, an ace, a dig, and three blocks. But Radich took away the most assists in the match totaling 21 assists along with four aces and two digs.

Bishop O'Dowd and Moreau's men's golf teams met on the green at the Sequoyah Country Club course, a par 35, on April 4. Moreau finished with the better and lower score of 204 as where Bishop O'Dowd ended with 235. The Moreau Mariners also took the top three lowest spots for the day.

Carlos Briones finished with a Bogie, or one over par, with teammate Kevin Murray close behind shooting a 37, and fellow Mariner Blake Ramos completing the top three slots with a score of 39 for the course. The Bishop O'Dowd Dragons took the number four position with Jack Barbee shooting a 42. Teammate Tyler McDaniel and Mariner Ryan Rodriguez tied for fifth with 45 as their score, or 10 over par. Justin Herrera from Moreau was just behind them shooting a 47, followed by Cole Benson and Chad Bustos from Bishop O'Down shooting a 48 and 49, respectively.

Fellow Dragon Leo Yu finished with the highest score at 53, or 18 above par. After this win, the Mariners improved their overall record making it 6-0 for a perfect season as where the Dragons are carrying a 4-2 record thus far.

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Ohlone softball battling for first

BY BIFF JONES PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW PHOTO BY DON JEDLOVEC The Ohlone College softball team played four games last week as they try to win their tenth straight Coast Conference North (CCN) league championship. They entered play last week at 8-2 (20-10 overall) and trailed then first place holders, College of San Mateo (9-1, 29-3), by one game.

On Tuesday, April 3, the Ohlone Renegades hosted Coast Conference South power house, San Jose City College, (83, 23-9) a team they've had trouble defeating the last few years. Brittany Wright, started for Ohlone and has been struggling with her control as of late. San Jose struck first with a run in the third inning as Wright walked three around an infield hit. The Renegades answered with a run in the fourth inning on a single by first baseman Lauren Ermitano, a double by second baseman Sarah Ragusa and a sacrifice fly from catcher Shelby Fowler. Ohlone added five more runs in the fifth inning on singles by left fielder Rennelle Traylor, shortstop Mariah Nisbet, third baseman Kaley Marden, right fielder Lauren Poffenbarger and a double by Ermitano. Center fielder Ashley Vignola also reached on a San Jose error.

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San Jose added two more runs in the sixth before southpaw Katy Bihl came on to pitch the seventh inning and secure the Renegade win 6-3. Wright ended up yielding three runs on four hits, five walks, and a hit batsman while striking out eight. Bihl gave no runs, a hit, a walk and had 2 strikeouts.

On Thursday, April 5, the Renegades traveled to Los Altos Hills to take on CCN Foothill College where they hoped to avoid a let down before hosting San Mateo on Saturday. At the bottom of the first inning, Foothill led off with a single. But when the ball got away from Ohlone's outfielders, the two base error put the lead-off hitter on third base. The next batter laid down a safety squeeze bunt and the Los Altos runner on third scored as she avoided Fowler's tag at home. After an out, Foothill hit consecutive singles to give the hosts an early 2-0 lead after one inning. Ohlone answered in the top of the second inning when starting pitcher Bihl singled and scored on Traylor's two run blast over the left field fence for a 2-2 tie. Meanwhile, Bihl settled down and gave up just one single and a walk with three strikeouts over the next three innings.

The Renegades put the game away with a five-run fourth inning and four-run fifth inning. Leading hitters were Traylor with a home run, double and sacrifice fly; Marden with a triple and a double; Rasguso with a double and a single; Nisbet and Bihl hitting two singles each; and Poffenbarger with a double. Raguso also scored from

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third base on a passed ball, and Marden had four ground ball assists at third including three in one inning.

Wright pitched the fifth inning in the 11-2 game, which was shortened because of the eight-run mercy rule.

Saturday morning, April 6, it was a battle for CCN first place between the league leaders College of San Mateo (CSM) Bulldogs and the second place hosts, the Renegades. Bihl would get the scoring started for Ohlone. In the first inning, after two quick outs, Bihl was unable to handle a high hopper over the pitching circle and the Bulldogs' base runner took advantage of it. This was followed by two singles to give CSM an early 1- 0 lead. Bihl settled down and retired 11 of the next 12 batters, 10 of which by ground ball outs. The bottom of the first inning saw the Renegades lead off hitter, Nisbet, open with a single followed by Vignola being hit with a pitch. Marden then sacSubscription Form rificed the runners to second and third with one out, but the Renegades were unPLEASE PRINT CLEARLY able to get then home. Ohlone later had two runners on base in the fifth inning with one out and again could not score. The best scoring chance for Ohlone came in the sixth inning when they loaded the bases with one out. Bihl then hit Date: a grounder to first but San Mateo threw out the runner at home trying to score from third on a forced play. This was followed by a weak grounder to second that ended the threat.

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The next batter, Jamie Costa, was pinch hitting for Vignola and popped out. San Mateo coach Nicole Borg came out and protested that Ohlone never advised the City, State, Zip Code: umpires of Bush entering as a pinch runner. After the two umpires conferred, they agreed with Borg's protest and called Bush out for the third out of the seventh to give San Mateo a 1-0 victory and a two game lead in CCN. Business Name if applicable: Game two of they day saw Ohlone host the CCN last place holders and winless City College of San Francisco. Ermitano got the start for the Renegades and the reserves played most of the game. Results were as expected, and the game q Home Delivery q Mail lasted four and a half innings with Ohlone winning 14-0. Ermitano gave up a double and a walk and struck out eight batters. Traylor and Costa each scored a Phone: homer for Ohlone, with Traylor's being of the inside-the-park variety. The final home game of the regular season will be Thurday, April 12 at 3 p.m. against CCN rival Chabot College. The game will be Sophomore Day, where Ohlone E-Mail: shows appreciation to their sophomore players. The Renegades can still secure a post season playoff berth with a first or second place finish in CCN.

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

Hayward City Council

Fremont City Council Fremont City Council April 3, 2012 Consent: Approve easement and vacation of portions of Lakeview and Gateway Boulevards Approve zoning text amendment for large family day care homes to conform with City General Plan and State Legislature’s intent Approve Redevelopment Successor Agency Obligation Payment Schedules and Administrative Budget Public Communications: Speaker questioned the requirement for rabies vaccinations for indoor cats; noted the risk of cancer due to vaccine.

Bella Vista, LLC representative noted that a second summary update has been submitted for review and will be on the April 17 council calendar.

Scheduled Items: Consideration of Niles Canyon Road Truck restriction included a report of large truck (>5 ton) accident study that found the incidence was commensurate with other vehicles and does not support safety as an issue to significantly change the road. Discussion centered on approximately four percent usage of Niles Canyon by large trucks and the conclusion that Caltrans efforts and expenditures to improve safety was a “zero sum game.” Installation of “rumble strips” has significantly improved accident rates.

Avoidance of truck scales and increased use of Mission Boulevard were also discussed as well as “decertification” of the state route as factors that would affect restrictions of Niles Canyon truck traffic. A strong suggestion to Caltrans for reconsideration of this project will be sent.

Hayward wins State award SUBMITTED BY CITY OF HAYWARD PHOTO COURTESY OF CALED The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) has recognized Hayward for its innovative economic development efforts. The City’s Economic Development Division submitted an application for CALED’s annual awards under the category of Economic Development Promotions. Economic Development Staff focused on Hayward's Fun Festivals and Events and made the direct and indirect economic correlations between such promotions and events as Shop Hayward, Taste of Hayward, Restaurant Walk, Third Thursdays and Summer Concerts and Movies.

Hayward was selected as one of three statewide “Awards of Merit” winners under the Economic Development Promotions category. Competition was strong;

Review draft Climate Action Plan and give direction to staff. Comments from councilmembers reflected the need for additional study and organization of the Plan. Priorities and organization were missing. Councilmember Natarajan noted the Climate Action Plan of Union City as an example of a thoughtful and complete document. Real Estate professionals in attendance were united in opposition to the Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance as an immediate part of the plan due to costs and the depressed real estate market at this time.

Adding costs to a real estate transaction will have a negative effect. There is also a need for “metrics” to track the effectiveness of this strategy. Mayor Morrison suggested a work session to review the entire document “page by page.”

Referrals: Councilmember Chan proposed establishing Electric Vehicle (EV) guidelines using a document created by ABAG, Bay Area Climate Collaborative, EV Communities Alliance and the Bay Air Quality Management District as a template. Guide is available for review at www.baclimate.org.

Councilmember Natarajan asked the council to consider participation in a National Technical Advisory Panel of the Urban Land Institute to review and suggest actions for the Warm Springs/South Fremont area around the new BART station. The cost for this is estimated at $60,000.

Mayor Gus Morrison Aye Vice Mayor Anu Natarajan Aye Bill Harrison Aye Suzanne Lee Chan Aye Dominic Dutra Aye

Hayward City Council April 3, 2012 Business Recognition Award for April 2012 presented to Carmen & Family BBQ, 692 West A Street, Hayward.

Work Session Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Social Services FY 2013 funding recommendations.

Consent Authorized City manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with InfraTerra, Inc. in the maximum amount of $195,000 for design and engineering services during construction which is scheduled for completion in September 2013.

Total estimated project cost is $625,000. The FY 21012 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget includes $300,000 in the Water System Capital Improvement Fund; the FY 2013 CIP budget will include the balance of $325,000. Staff will also apply for a FEMA grant in October 2012; if the application is successful, it will offset up to 75 percent of the design and construction costs.

Public Comments Renee Besold, President Literacy Council of Hayward, questioned the disqualification of her agency’s application for CDBG funding. The disagreement focused on what constitutes a fiscal audit and why a

definition/direction was not included in the application packet and why staff did not immediately point out that what was submitted was not acceptable to give the agency time to comply.

Gabriel Hernandez, Hayward Day Labor Center, and two others spoke in support of continued CDBG funding for the facility and its services. Unfortunately, scaling-back of funding could reduce staffing levels; he hopes funding can be restored to maintain services.

Tom Silva, Rental Housing Owners Association, spoke of the civil rights of tenants and landlords.

Kim Huggett, Hayward Chamber of Commerce, reminded everyone of the forthcoming Hayward Restaurant Walk in Downtown Hayward on April 19, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Ticket books cost $20 before April 12, or $25, thereafter, for use at participating restaurants. Only a few ticket books remain. Available at Hayward City Hall (B St.), Hayward Public Library (C St.) and at the Hayward Chamber of Commerce (Main St.).

Mayor Michael Sweeney – recused Barbara Halliday – Yes Olden Henson – Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Bill Quirk – Yes Mark Salinas – Yes Francisco Zermeño – Yes

staff had to provide written quantifiable and qualitative answers to the value created by such programs and promotions.

For these efforts, the City of Hayward was honored at the 32nd CALED Annual Conference and Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Woodlake Hotel in Sacramento. U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios and Assembly Speaker John Perez also attended the luncheon. CALED is working with John Garamendi's office to honor all the Award Winners with a special Congressional recognition.

There is a compelling need to promote Hayward as a community with a desirable quality of life and a location for key industries. Hayward’s Fun Festivals and Events ensure that cultural, entertainment and community promotion events for residents, City of Hayward Economic Development staff (l-r):Alma Cadena, Economic Development Manager Sean Brooks, Economic Development Coordinator Sally Porfido with Hayward Councilman Mark Salinas at the 32nd CALED Annual Conference students and visitors contribute and Awards Luncheon, Sacramento (March 2012). to the overall well-being of the more than 45 bio-science companies and these activities and their relationships with City and help establish Hayward as an atmore than 80 food manufacturing compa- business are paramount within the City tractive, safe and inviting gathering place. nies as a result of such outreach and proknown as the “Heart of the Bay.” The various commercial campaigns motion. Cultural events add to the fabric For a complete list of CALED Award have enabled the City to directly attract of Hayward; consistent advancement of winners, visit http://tinyurl.com/6u4zdu5 and retain businesses. The City now has

Newark Police Log April 7 Officer Taylor handled a citizen’s arrest/shoplifting case at the NewPark Mall TJ Maxx store at 5:27 p.m.

Robin Redmond/DOB: 02-15-63 (of Oakland) was arrested for burglary.

April 8 0145 Hours: Officers were dispatched to a melee outside continued from page 12

Whiskeytown Bar at 1:45 a.m. A male victim was located on the ground suffering from a head injury and was transported via ambulance to Eden Medical Center. The lack of cooperation and level of intoxication of potential witnesses hampered the investigation. Officer Smith will be following up with potential witnesses once they sober up.

Officer Neithercutt accepted a citizen’s arrest of An-

thony Flores DOB: 09-15-1965, of Newark at 8:27 a.m. from Raley’s Loss Prevention. Flores was taken in custody for shoplifting with a prior conviction.

Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the non-emergency line at 510-5784237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at (510) 578-4965.

5 reasons the dividend boom isn't about to go bust

era. But here are five reasons that dividend stocks are still sound investments.

1. Dividends are a long-term approach, not a trading strategy: The income that dividend stocks generate accounts for more than 40 percent of the total return of the S&P 500 since 1926, according to a study by Ibbotson Associates. The rest of the market's return came from rising stock prices. Companies can cut or eliminate dividends, as many did in 2009. But payouts usually are restored to their old levels in time. Dividends among S&P 500 companies are back to record levels now, thanks to the moves by banks and Apple.

2. Dividend-paying stocks are less volatile: Dividend-payers tend to rise more slowly during market rallies, but suffer smaller losses when stocks decline. So if a market downturn is around the corner, dividends will offer some protection. That's why they're so appealing to retirees, and any investor wanting to limit risk. ``In the stock market, dividends are sort of the kids' end of the swimming pool. They're not too volatile for the average investor,'' says David Kelly, chief markets strategist at JPMorgan Funds.

3. Boomers will remain yieldhungry: Expect demographic trends to continue fueling demand for income-generating in-

vestments. Baby boomers are beginning to retire in large numbers. That trend is still young, and those retirees will need regular cash flow. Many will rely on dividends, creating demand that could help drive dividend stock prices higher.

4. Corporate cash is at record levels: Profits have risen so sharply the past couple years that the cash held by S&P 500 companies totaled a record $1 trillion in the fourth quarter. With such a big stash, the ratio of dividends being paid relative to cash on balance sheets remains historically low, Silverblatt says. That puts companies in good position to increase dividends, or follow Apple's example

and initiate payouts. Last year, a record 22 companies initiated dividends, and Apple became the fourth to do so this year.

5. Dividends can survive possible tax hit: Since 2003, tax rates that investors pay on dividend income have topped out at a historically low 15 percent. President Obama's latest budget proposal would raise the rates on top earners to as high as 39.6 percent.

That means the wealthiest could lose a quarter on every dollar of dividend income, compared with their tax hit under current rates.

Yet it's hard to say whether Obama's proposal can clear Congress in an election year. Current rates are due to expire at year-

end, unless Congress extends them.

Higher rates would make dividends less appealing to many investors, but wouldn't necessarily cause dividend stock prices to decline. A study this year by Nuveen Investments and Santa Barbara Asset Management found no link between past changes in dividend tax rates and dividend stock prices.

It all points to a dividend comeback that still has momentum. Says S&P's Silverblatt: ``In the late 1990s, when tech stocks were the hottest thing, nobody wanted to touch dividend stocks. Now, people can't get enough of them, and it's not likely to let up soon.''

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PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

A sneak peak uted in a news release. Why not post a list of these issues as they emerge and add subsequent concise action reports to keep all of us – council and public – informed of progress, if any?

WILLIAM MARSHAK

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t this point in April, much political maneuvering is being done behind the scenes. Those seeking election in June will soon be canvassing, planting signs and attending forums. Others, focused on November, will probably remain in the shadows, waiting for a more opportune moment. For all of them, however, significant issues – common in a variety of locales - must be addressed sooner or later. Why wait for candidates to dictate when and how to consider goals, problems and resolutions? Voters can begin now to create a list of questions for candidates? After all, issues do not suddenly appear during elections and vanish following decisions at the polls.

For example, I often wonder why a myriad of studies are initiated, but so little is resolved as a consequence. It is easy to forget one problem when so many others are waiting to take its place. In some cases, months and years pass with little attention, action or accountability.

Occasionally, with prompting, a staff report may emerge outlining information and actions that could easily have been posted on a City website and/or distrib-

Comments could be brief with reference to relevant documentation for those who need to examine findings in more depth. Instead of simply focusing attention on a particular set of items at a current council meeting, this list would include issues that have come before the council weeks or months prior and may not be included in an agenda for weeks or months in the future.

Lengthy and often irrelevant discussion can be reduced if an action item remains visible until completed. The list can be updated regularly when substantive action is taken. If no such action appears, constituents need to know why.

Instead of encouraging continual process without end, emphasis would be placed on resolution and, if required, a finished product. Prioritizing and a timeline would allow officials, staff and citizens to manage expectations including the critical components of realistic goals and interim communication.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman

Kimber Park Niles Canyon Pension planning Skate Park Strong Mayor Vargas Plateau access Warm Springs/So. Fremont Some readers may remember these topics as “hot” at various times during the past few years but have now receded into the background, only emerging during a crisis, if ever. However, they all remain viable for discussion and review.

Do we have to wait for a “trigger” to bring them to the forefront?

If cities create an Action Plan that requires periodic review without interminable bureaucratic discussion, our cities can become proactive rather than reactive. Now is a good time to make your list and check it twice. Although Santa Claus has many months to go before making an appearance, the politicos who would like you to believe they will imitate his largesse and benevolence are on their way much sooner. Are you ready to challenge their management of your public business?

For example, a brief list of topics for the City of Fremont might include: BART impact on Fremont Centerville Unified Site Centerville Theater Charter City District Project Area Committees Downtown Dumbarton Rail Highway 84 Realignment Highway 84 Removal from Centerville Historic District support Impact of development on schools Irvington’s Bay Street

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach FEATURES Julie Grabowski GOVERNMENT Simon Wong TRAVEL & DINING Sharon Marshak PHOTOGRAPHERS Mike Heightchew Don Jedlovec DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Gerry Johnston ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Lou Messina ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Karin Diamond Margaret Fuentes BOOKKEEPING Vandana Dua

REPORTERS Jessica Noël Flohr Janet Grant Philip Holmes Catherine Kirch Susana Nunez Suzanne Ortt Chinmai Raman Praveena Raman Mauricio Segura Helen Tracey-Noren Angie Wang WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman

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Vacancy on Alameda Countywide BPAC SUBMITTED BY ROCHELLE WHEELER Join the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and make recommendations to improve walking and biking in Alameda County. There is one vacancy on this Committee which advises the Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC) and staff on the development and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian plans and programs, including a countywide grant program.

All BPAC members must be Alameda County residents and are appointed for a two-year term. The current vacancy is for the “transit representative seat,” which is a new position. The Alameda CTC makes this appointment for a member who can represent bicycling and walking in general, and in particular, how they relate to transit. The BPAC typically meets six to eight times per year, in the evening, at the Alameda CTC offices in Downtown Oakland.

Although the appointee for this vacancy may live anywhere in Alameda County, to balance the current BPAC membership, the agency is seeking a candidate from the County Supervisorial District 1 area (the cities of Dublin and Livermore; most of the city of Fremont; a portion of the unincorporated community of Sunol; and most of the unincorporated area of the Livermore-Amador Valley). Note that the boundaries of the supervisorial districts were revised within the last year and this district no longer includes Pleasanton and now includes Dublin.

Please submit your application form to Angie Ayers at AAyers@AlamedaCTC.org for consideration. The vacancy is open until filled; however, the deadline for applications is Friday, April 27, 2012.

For questions, contact Rochelle Wheeler at (510) 208-7471 or RWheeler@AlamedaCTC.org.

To download an application form and for more information about the BPAC and Alameda CTC, visit http://tinyurl.com/7qctfzv.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 463619 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VCIP Funds, 43979 S. Moray St., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda.

P.O. Box 3122, Fremont, CA 94539.

Ghanshyam C. Gajjar, 43979 S. Moray St., Fremont, CA 94539.

This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/2/2002.

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/ Ghanshyam C. Gajjar This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 4, 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).

4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/12 CNS-2293418# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462517-18 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1) Associated Network Systems Representatives, (2) ANSR, 7777 Pardee Lane, Oakland, CA 94621, County of Alameda.

P.O. Box 2265, Oakland, CA 94621.

Associated Lighting Representatives, Inc., CA, 7777 Pardee Lane, Oakland, CA 94621.

This business is conducted by a corporation.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sept. 1, 2003.

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/ Darrell C. Packard, CFO 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).

3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/12 CNS-2284723# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 461871 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Beauty Worx Newpark Mall, 1097 Newpark Mall, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda.

Nichole Edwards, 6529 Ranchhand Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.

This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan. 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/ Nichole Edwards, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 22, 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).

3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/12 CNS-2284722# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462481 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Miki Bistro, 39156 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda.

34133 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94555.

Kun Zhang, 39748 Costa Way, Fremont, CA 94538.

This business is conducted by an individual.

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

above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kun Zhang 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).

3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/12 CNS-2284603# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462358 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PICC Placement Services, 35373 Terra Cotta Circle, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Raquel Madamba Hoag, 35373 Terra Cotta Circle, 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/ Raquel Madamba Hoag This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 02, 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).

3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/12 CNS-2284507# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 461882 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Quick Electric Service, 5467 Truman Pl., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Razvah Rahescu, 5467 Truman Pl., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-22-2012 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/ Razvah Rahescu This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 22, 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).

3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/12 CNS-2280285# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462727 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARA Apparel.com, 2000 Walnut Ave. #H205, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Gloriosa O. Agdeppa, 2000 Walnut Ave. #H205, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/12/2012 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/ Gloriosa O. Agdeppa, 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

Men’s Soccer Newark U-10 boys win Sagebrush Cup SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE KEENAN The under-10 boys soccer team, Atlas Newark SC, persevered through rain, sleet and snow over the last weekend in March to deliver an intense victory over River City United in the Sagebush Start-Up Cup held in Reno, Nevada. The tournament included 12 teams in the U-10 division including Atlas Newark SC. Extreme weather seemed to take the best of Atlas in the first game, but after adjusting, the boys made a significant comeback to win the next two games and reach the final match.

Atlas and River City United went head-to-head in the championship game. After they finished regulation play, the score was tied at 2-2. They played two five-minute periods in overtime before the game went to penalty shots. Atlas outscored their opponent 3-2 in the shootout and secured their place as champions.

Atlas won the Cup with a final score of 3-2, avenging their earlier 5-1 loss in the preliminaries to River City United. Andrew Aranda, Ian Campbell, Christian Guerra, Giovanny Lopez, Gabriel Medina, Rafael Pena, Jake Serpa, Tommy Singleton and Andrew Valdez all showed an exemplary performance.

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).

3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/12 CNS-2280271# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 461800 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GranitePalace.com, 31080 Union City Blvd., Suite 102, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda, same as above.

Abdullah Qari, 38725 Lexington St., #221, Fremont, CA 94536 Miguel Angel Zometa, 1608 Cross Way, San Jose, CA 95125 This business is conducted by a Joint Venture The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA 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/ Abdullah Qari This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 21, 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).

3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/12 CNS-2280247# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462732 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lux Computer Repair Services, 34697 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Mohammad Taher Noori, 2200 Hartford Dr., Union City, CA 94587 Hasib Safi, 38891 Fremont Blvd., 14, Fremont, CA 94536 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 NA 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/ Hasib Safi 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).

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GOVERNMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFQ #900982 for Highland Hospital Acute Tower Replacement (ATR) Project (Phase 1) Medical Equipment: General Radiology Digital System – Thursday, April 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 222, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFQ #900982 for Highland Hospital Acute Tower Replacement (ATR) Project (Phase 1) Medical Equipment: General Radiology Digital System – Friday, April 20, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – Public Works Agency, 951 Turner Court, Room 230 A/B/ C, Hayward CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on May 25, 2012 County Contact: Kai Moore (510) 208-4882 or via email: kai.moore@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Nonmandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org.

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CITY OF UNION CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY CONTRACT NO. 11-20 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled: TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION – INTERSECTION OF DYER STREET AND JEAN DRIVEwill be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Union City, City Government Building, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, until THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012 AT 2 P.M., at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Council Chambers of said building. The Contractor shall possess a Class A or C-12 license at the time this contract is awarded. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. This contract is subject to the State contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 12990. Plans, specifications and proposals forms to be used for bidding on this project can only be obtained at ARC Western at 1654 Centre Pointe Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 or through Planwell at http://www.e-arc.com/ locations/256, Phone (408) 262-3000; Fax (408) 262-5312, for a non-refundable fee. In addition, please contact ARC Western for a copy of the Plan Holder’s List. General Work Description: The work to be done, in general, of installing a traffic signal system at the intersection of Dyer Street and Jean Drive, saw-cutting existing concrete and asphalt pavement, removal and off-haul of same and installation of new concrete Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter,Wheelchair ramps and other miscellaneous work shown in the plans, specs and bid schedule and all associated items indicated and required by the plans, Standard Specifications, and these special provisions. All questions should be faxed to Michael Renk, City of Union City, at (510) 489-9468. The successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond, and a Maintenance Bond. Minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor are set forth in the special provisions.

If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and prevailing wage rates determined by the Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the contractor and his subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rates. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the wage rates appear in the Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates, (current semi-annual which have been predetermined and are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in said publication.

CITY OF UNION CITY DATED: 4/2/12 4/10, 4/13/12 CNS-2291864# NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing Services at 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on April 24, 2012, at which time they will be opened and read out loud in said building for: 2012 Cape and Slurry Seal Project City Project No. 8195-D (PWC) Plans, special provisions and standard proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can be obtained for a non-refundable fee at ARC/ Peninsula Digital located at 1654 Centre Pointe Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 or through Planwell at www.e-arc.com, Phone (408) 262-3000. No partial sets will be issued, cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability of copies before coming to pick up documents. For more information on this project, contact the City of Fremont Purchasing Department at (510) 494-4620.

CORINA CAMPBELL PURCHASING MANAGER CITY OF FREMONT 4/3, 4/10/12 CNS-2289286# NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing Services at 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on May 1, 2012, at which time they will be opened and read out loud in said building for: FREMONT SKATE PARK PWC 8672 Plans, special provisions and standard proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can be obtained for a non-refundable fee at ARC/ Peninsula Digital located at 1654 Centre Pointe Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 or through Planwell at www.e-arc.com, Phone (408) 262-3000. No partial sets will be issued, cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability of copies before coming to pick up documents. For more information on this project, contact the City of Fremont Purchasing Department at (510) 494-4620.

CORINA CAMPBELL PURCHASING MANAGER CITY OF FREMONT 4/3, 4/10/12 CNS-2289132#

Who are they going to call?

SUBMITTED BY TIM JONES, NEWARK PD It's time to leave for work and we lock up the house and jump in the car and take off for the office. As our home sits unoccupied during the day any number of problems could occur, from someone breaking in to a more common occurrence like a broken water pipe, damage from a storm or other non-criminal happenings.

If your neighbor noticed a problem would they know how to get a hold of you? As close as neighbors can be (and we think they know us so well), they may not have the most important piece of information; your telephone number! Sure they have your house phone number, but can they get a hold of you when you're at work?

It’s a great idea to provide a trusted neighbor with your emergency contact telephone numbers. That way if there's a problem at your home of any type, they can let you know.

Speaking of neighbors, it's not uncommon for residents to provide their close friend/neighbor with a key to their residence (just in that rare chance you realize you locked the doors but forgot to take your keys!). Certainly, you would only provide your most trusted neighbor/friend with a key, but are they taking as good care of it as you would expect? What if a burglar broke into their home and took your key? To help protect your key, encourage your trusted neighbor to keep it in a well-hidden location in the home and to NOT put any identifying information on it such as a tag or a chain that would reveal it's the key to your home. This way, if it’s found or stolen it can't be used by a criminal to unlock your home.

To learn more about home security and to start a Neighborhood Watch in your area, please contact: Tim Jones, Newark Police Dept.

(510) 578-4209 tim.jones@newark.org

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Ric Chi, Milpitas Cornell U Dean’s List

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Paige Castren, Fremont Azusa Pacific U Dean’s List

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Elected officials and community leaders gathered on April 2, 2012 to raise awareness of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides low- and moderate-income individuals with free and reliable assistance to file their federal tax returns. Congressman Mike Honda, State Controller John Chiang and representatives of the United Way of Silicon Valley emphasized the program’s importance, noting that millions of families and individuals rely on these services to access the tax credits and refunds to which they are entitled.

Honda has introduced the VITA Act 2011 in the U.S. House of Representatives to permanently authorize the Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Program and establish a national center to support VITA. “The VITA program returns money to the pockets of American families. The program can help a single mother buy schoolbooks for her children or help an under-employed construction worker catch up on his mortgage,” said Honda.

“The program is also critical in the fight against poverty, providing reliable, no-cost tax preparation services for under-represented and under-served communities. I introduced the VITA Act 2011 in Congress to make VITA services a permanent resource for our communities. This cost-effective program will stimulate the economy and save money for the federal government.”

“The availability of VITA sites in our community is critical to help families and individuals achieve financial stability,” said Carole Leigh Hutton, president and CEO of United Way Silicon Valley, underscoring VITA’s importance.

“The free tax service helps many families obtain a substantial refund that significantly increases their income and it helps to return millions of dollars to the local economy.” United Way provides support and resources for VITA programs in Silicon Valley and

keeps track of the 45 local sites that provide assistance.”

State Controller John Chiang, who has been travelling the state to promote the VITA program, visited Santa Clara County to participate in the event. He stressed the VITA program’s importance in bringing money back to states and local communities.

Congressman Mike Honda speaks of the importance of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to local families and communities.

In 2010, 52,000 VITA volunteers, nation-wide, helped file three million tax returns for individuals and families, many with an annual household income of less than $40,000. VITA has widespread effects on local economies, with more than $2 billion of total refunds to low- and moderate-income individuals. Locally, Santa Clara County residents receive $7.1M in refunds each year. VITA sites are located at churches, libraries and non-profit organizations across the nation.

Derrick Reyes is a 30-year old Marine veteran who moved to the Bay Area after completing his military service. He discovered JFS’ VITA services three years ago, when he was looking for a tax preparation service for veterans, and has been a client ever since.

Edit Amirdizajtakeh is a refugee from Iran. She and her family have used VITA services since arriving in America.

Only one-sixth of those eligible to receive free tax-filing assistance are being served by federal programs. People who qualify for free tax help can find the nearest VITA site by calling 211 or visiting www.211scc.org.

State of the City Address SUBMITTED BY LAURIE GEBHARD The Newark Chamber of Commerce and the City of Newark present the 2012 State of the City Address by Mayor Alan Nagy. This year’s State of the City Address will be held on Thursday, April 19 at the Newark Hilton, 39900 Balentine Drive, Newark.

11:15 am to 12:00 pm Registration and Networking 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm Welcome and Lunch

12:20 pm to 12:30 pm Gallery Seating Open 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm State of the City Address Cost to attend is $35 for Chamber of Commerce Members, $45 for Non-Chamber Members, and Gallery seating is at no charge. Doors will open for Gallery seating at 12:20 pm and will close at 12:30 pm. Reservations are required by April 16 to the Newark Chamber of Commerce at (510) 744-1003.

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Apartments Investing 4-Day Boot-Camp April 19th - April 22nd Holiday Inn 6680 Regional St., Dublin

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Hiring.... * RN * CNA * Caregivers * Compassionate Careing Individuals,Therapist Fax Resume (408) 457-7593 Mail Resume: 123 E. San Carlos #114 San Jose, CA 95112

Restaurants Residential Hotels Police Detention Kitchens Centers Bathrooms Day Care Lobbies Veterinary Clinics GYM’S Kennels Our goal is to offer your Business or Residence an Affordable solution to Reduce or Kill dangerous germs that could be a threat to your business or home We combine “Hi Temp Steam” and Pressure to Deep Clean Disinfect AND Sanitize “Beyond Clean”

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Help Wanted Silicon Valley West, Inc. Los Gatos, CA Full Time Experience: Unspecified Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting Prepare, Analyze, Maintain Clients’ Financial Records, Statements, Tax & Payroll Returns

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MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST F/T. needed by Katribu Hayward in Union City.

Position requires Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field or its equivalent, work experience 24 months in marketing or sales.

Mail resume to

32208 Dyer, Street Union City CA 94587

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Presented by the East Bay Scottish Association and East Bay Regional Park District, Tartan Day first came to Ardenwood in 1997 as a means of recognizing and celebrating Scottish independence and history, as well as the contributions of Scottish Americans to the United States. April 6 is the day officially recognized as National Tartan Day, which commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, asserting Scottish sovereignty and independence from English rule.

America has always served as a beacon of hope for those from other nations looking for a better life, and the Scottish are among the many who have made that transitional leap.

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positioning them as the eighth largest ethnic group in the United States.

The Ardenwood event welcomes clans, Scottish enthusiasts, and those looking to learn about another culture to a thorough and hearty celebration of all things Scottish. Enjoy bagpipe bands, fiddlers, harpists, and folk singers, and kick up your heels with Highland and Scottish Country dancing. Be sure to arrive in time for the Western United States Pipe Band Association (WUSPBA) solo pipe and drum competition in the morning. There will be historic reenactments, Highland athletics, Scottish birds of prey demonstrations, as well as clan booths, and craft and jewelry vendors.

The wee ones can frolic in the special Children’s Glen where they can take part in Highland games, a traditional haggis toss, arts and crafts, storytelling, and maybe even discover a fairy or two.

Forgo the homemade picnic basket for a lunch of traditional Scottish food and other assorted treats. Adults 21 and over can sample the available refreshments in the ale garden.

While at Ardenwood, take time to enjoy horse-drawn train rides, view the historic Patterson House, watch the blacksmith at work, and pay a visit to the farm animals.

Over 1,700 people turned out for last year’s Tartan Day; don’t let this

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fun and festive opportunity to live a slice of the Scottish life pass you by.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and up), $5 for children (4-17), and free for kids three years and under. Parking is free and the site is wheelchair accessible. No pets are allowed in the park. Tickets are sold at the gate only and there will be no admission after 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Ardenwood at (510) 544-2797 or visit www.ebparks.org.

Tartan Day Scottish Fair Saturday, April 14 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org Tickets: $5 - $10

Entertainment Schedule: Main stage (Deer Park Lawn): 10:05 a.m. -10:45 a.m. - Chris Caswell (harpist) 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Sligo Rags 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Pladdohg 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers 2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Raffle Drawing 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Pladdohg 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Sligo Rags 4:40 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Closing Ceremony Dancing stage (Tennis Court/Patterson House): 10:05 a.m. -10:45 a.m. - New World Scottish Dancers 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony at the Main Stage 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Red Thistle Dancers 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Chris Caswell (harpist) 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - New World Scottish Dancers 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Red Thistle Dancers

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Tri-City Stargazer APRIL 11 – APRIL 17, 2012 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: Between now and September, we are moving through a long period of evaluation concerning personal relationships. This is the point at which we deal with the reality of what we feel about each other. Now, we look at the highs and lows, the bumps and bruises, and decide if a given relationship is truly worth the effort. During this period we may return to a previous commitment and give it one more try. Everything will improve if we are willing to drop ego posturing and high expectations. If we are to spend more time in a relationship, then we want to know it is solid. This is not only personal, but also global..

Aries (March 21-April 20): The devil is in the details. Whatever small mistakes that might have been made in the recent few weeks surface now and must be repaired or you cannot really move forward. A relationship is at a turning point and may grow or die, depending upon your ability to admit error and share responsibility.

Cancer (June 21-July 21): You may have a tendency during this period to slide into old and outmoded patterns of emotional behavior. Maybe this will be brought on by the re-entry of someone in your life. While it may be fun for a short time, you will very quickly become fatigued with it and shake loose of that outdated habit.

Taurus (April 21-May 20): Give special attention to the lead paragraph this week because it pertains to you. This period—now through September—may open a window to revive a relationship, or it will be firmly closed. Turn around three times before you make extravagant purchases right now.

Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): You may experience daydreams about romantic trips, a desire to recreate the past or see someone you have once loved. There might be a little homesickness built into this phenomenon. It will last just a few days and then your mood will change. It was just a visit.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Use special caution with your health this week. Symbols are suggestive that you may happen into a toxic situation that could include viruses or people who are spewing among each other. Your best bet: do not allow yourself to be pulled into someone else’s drama.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23September 22): Someone, probably female, has moved into a position of authority over you.

Unfortunately, you do not see things from the same point of view. She has lots of bright new ideas, and you may believe your current systems are plenty good enough. Try to blend the new with

your routine. The challenges will resolve by September.

would just as soon let those memories go back to the ethers.

Libra (September 23-October 22): Remain ever-so-careful about your communications this week, particularly if you are speaking to the public. People can easily misunderstand your intentions. Do not express opinions about things you know little about, lest you be caught in an embarrassing situation.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19): This is a week in which you are finishing projects and clearing the details so you can prepare for a shift into another direction. This will be a restful time, compared to the normal tumble and buzz of your life. You can move at your own pace now.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Someone owes you. You are not in a favorable position here, because if you demand what is owed, you may drive this person further away. Maybe the Other is not really good for you anyway, but, for the present, you need what is owed to you. The whole situation damages the relationship.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Your energy is high and your mind is busy at this time. You want to enjoy things of beauty and romance now. It could be hard to

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): People of the past may resurface. You will be glad to see these individuals, but you will more likely be reminded why they are no longer in your present.

Somehow, they are associated with old wounds in your life, and you

concentrate upon mental work that requires attention to detail. If you must do so, then check everything twice. This is a week for the arts, for love, and for fun!

Pisces (February 19-March 20): It is possible you will feel a sense of fatigue this week. Maybe something has caused you to be disappointed with yourself. Do not take the blues seriously or worry about yourself. In a few days, you will feel much better. It is a temporary mood swing. Get some extra rest.

Stay in touch with good friends.

Are you interested in a personal horoscope?

Vivian Carol may be reached at (704) 366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments (fee required).

www.horoscopesbyvivian.com

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Are you a writer?

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Do you like to write about interesting topics? Are you a whiz with words and like to share your thoughts with others? Can you find something fascinating about lots of things around you?

If so, maybe writing for the Tri-City Voice is in your future. We are looking for disciplined writers and reporters who will accept an assignment and weave an interesting and accurate story that readers will enjoy.

Applicants must be proficient in the English language (spelling and grammar) and possess the ability to work within deadlines.

If you are interested, submit a writing sample of at least 500 words along with a resume to tricityvoice@aol.com or fax to (510) 796-2462.

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