TCV 2012-09-11 by Tri-City Voice

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SUBMITTED BY LIZ ROSINSKI The Pleasanton Harvest Festival® Original Art and Craft Show is returning to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, September 14-16, ready to celebrate its 40th Anniversary Tour in style with new vendors, exciting entertainment, and important community service efforts.

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“Forty years ago, we never imagined how much this event would grow,” said Nancy Glenn, Harvest Festival Show Manager. “We started as a small community marketplace in San Francisco where artists could congregate to create and sell their products. Now, we hold eight shows in Calicontinued on page 35

BY MAURICIO SEGURA September is finally upon us. In a couple of weeks we will bid farewell to the summer and embrace changing colors of fall. For months people have been flocking to Bay Area beaches, lakes, and parks to keep cool while enjoying nature at its best.

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Unfortunately, despite waste deposit containers, with human traffic comes human pollution. Even the cups, bags, and candy wrappers that fall in the city streets eventually find their way into sewers, to the Bay and our beaches. Given time to accumulate, this litter not only mars the beauty of these places, but threatens the environment and wildlife. It is estimated that 9 out of 10 Californians will visit the beach at least once during the summer. In Orange County alone a few years ago, enough garbage was collected from a sixmile stretch of beach to fill ten garbage trucks full of trash every single week! Even more mind blowing is the fact that there are other coastal counties which report even more trash collected. Costs for tax payers in these counties begins at a staggering $350,000. Plastic is the biggest culprit when it comes to wildlife endangerment. Uncut six-pack rings find their way onto the snouts and fins of marine animals like sea lions, dolphins, otters, sharks, whales, turtles, and more. Once entancontinued on page 18

In homage to Maurice Sendak, Cinema Place Gallery has asked local artists to submit artwork that conveys their imaginings of “Wild Things and Mild Things.” The upcoming show at 1061 B Street presents images that are a little scary, but intriguing to look at and fanciful work that engages the imagination. This show should be particularly interesting to parents of pre-school and elementary school children (and the children themselves!) as it opens the door to conversations about scary and safe as well as real and imaginary. Teachers may make reservations to bring their classes to this spacious gallery in downtown Hayward, where parking is easily accessible from both B and C streets, by calling the Hayward Arts Council at (510) 538-2787 and leaving a message for preferred viewing dates and times and the number and age of children participating. Working artists and/or child development specialists will conduct scheduled tours. The gallery, free and open to the public, will open “Wild Things and Mild Things” on Thursday, September 13, and exhibit until Friday, October 26. Cinema Place Gallery is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon

until 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon until 4 p.m. A reception for artists will be held at the gallery from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 20. Enjoy Debbie Callen’s mosaic sculpture “Flower Power,” marvel at the scary faces presented by Angelo Buenaseda, take comfort in Marcia Okane’s watercolors of nature, and be amazed at the detail in Ben Witzke’s illustrations. Most of all enjoy the imaginings of these twenty-four artists, and let your imagination soar with Zeneida Lambertus’ “Melody on White,” Zelema Di Marco’s “Peace,” and Steven Platt’s, “Dancing Girls.”

Wild Things and Mild Things September 13 – October 26 Thursday – Saturday: noon – 8 p.m. Sundays: noon – 4 p.m. Artist’s reception Thursday, September 20 5:30 to 7:30 Cinema Place Gallery 1061 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org

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

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Protective Services . . . . . . . . 8

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 21

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

Life Cornerstones . . . . . . . . . 34

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

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Plastic Surgeon Brings New Reconstruction Technique to Washington Township

lot has changed in the reconstruct a full breast and an medical field. Stories from implant is needed to complete previous generations of inthe reconstruction. It was like vasive surgeries have been making an A or B cup and replaced with huge advancements in then using an implant to make laparoscopic and minimally invasive the breast bigger. You didn’t options. Likewise, during the past 20 get the same natural appearyears when it comes to breast cancer ance that you get using abreconstruction surgery, the progress dominal tissue.” made has been profound. Dr. Kilaru explains that it was Recently, Washington Hospital during the 1980s that surgeons added yet another tool in the arsenal of began to employ abdominal tisreconstruction options available to pasue for breast reconstruction by tients in Washington Township Health using a single abdominal muscle Care District. and skin from the lower abWashington Hospital plastic and domen, leaving the muscle atreconstructive surgeon Dr. Prasad Kitached, and moving it to the laru sought out an advanced training breast site, which provided adecourse offered by Duke University, an quate blood supply, skin, and fat opportunity he says offered the benefor the breast. fit of hands-on training to learn the “Subsequently, they found new technique, which he says is an another blood vessel that supplies important alternative for certain the muscle with better blood breast cancer reconstruction patients. supply. Then, in ‘free flaps,’ as “The procedure is called the DIEP they are called, the surgeon com(deep inferior epigastric perforator) Washington Hospital plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Prasad Kilaru pletely disconnects and autoperforms an advanced form of reconstructive surgery for certain breast transplants, or reconnects, the flap,” explains Dr. Kilaru. “The advantage is using abdominal tissue to recon- cancer patients.The technique offers several advantages to patients includ- artery and vein at the new site.” ing a shorter recovery time. struct the breast. In the old days—and This works in the same Dr. Kilaru says his goal in offering this what I used to do—involved taking abdomiway, he says, as an organ transplant, only option to breast reconstruction patients is nal tissue and the associated muscle for rewithout the risk of tissue rejection besimple: to improve their overall experience. cause the tissue is coming from the paconstruction. With the new procedure, we He gives a little bit of history on breast releave the muscle in place, which allows us to tient’s own body. construction, and how many advances avoid the morbidity of taking muscle.” “So, historically, we went from using have been made. In other words, because the procedure implants to back tissue to TRAM (Trans“In plastic surgery we want to replace doesn’t sacrifice muscle tissues, there is less verse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous) like with like, and skin and fat is what the chance for developing weakness or hernia flaps, which uses one of the muscles that breast is made up of,” he says. “The first after surgery, unlike other procedures that make up the “six-pack” over the abdomitype of reconstruction that evolved was impact the muscle. nal wall.” “It’s a slightly longer procedure, but re- done with implants, and even now the The TRAM procedure, according to most common breast reconstructive proce- Dr. Kilaru, can either involve a pedicle flap covery is a little bit faster,” he says. “One dure done across the country involves of the reasons I wanted to do this is be(attached and tunneled) in which the mususing implants. cause the procedure is offered at Stanford cle is left attached and moved to the breast “The evolution from there was using and UCSF, and I think people—no matter site, or a free flap, in which the muscle is tissue from the back, which offers better where they are—should have access to the disconnected and reconnected. skin coverage and softer skin, but usually same level of care without having to travel “The next question was: can we do it there is not enough skin or soft tissue to out of the area.” without taking the muscle, allowing for

When it comes to fruits and vegetables, more matters. That's the idea behind the campaign to get people to eat more fresh produce. September is Fruits and Veggies: More Matters Month, a good time to try to increase the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Washington Hospital Seminar Offers Tips for Managing Osteoarthritis Do you suffer from aches and pains? Do your knees hurt when you walk too far? Or maybe you feel stiff after sitting too long? Unfortunately, osteoarthritis is all too common as we age.

“As you get older, there is wear and tear on the cartilage, which causes osteoarthritis,” said Dr. Sandeep Gupta, a local physician who specializes in sports medicine and a member of the Washing-

Maggie Villagomez, a registered dietitian at Washington Hospital, counsels an easy way to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you consume each day is to fill half your plate with a variety of produce at each meal.

"Fruits and vegetables are packed with the nutrients you need to stay healthy," said Maggie Villagomez, a registered dietitian at Washington Hospital. "They can also help to lower the risk for diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease." Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other essential nutrients that the body needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those nutrients should come primarily from whole foods rather than supplements. The CDC's "Fruits and Veggies— More Matters" campaign replaced the "5 a day" campaign because most adults need more than five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, Villagomez said. continued on page 9

Dr. Sandeep Gupta will present a free seminar titled “Osteoarthritis: What You Need to Know” on Tuesday, September 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont.You can register online at www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070.

less morbidity to the abdomen, which resulted in the DIEP flap.” Another benefit of the DIEP flap procedure, he says, is that it’s like getting a tummy tuck. By reconnecting the tissue further up the chest to make the breast, it simultaneously improves the contour and shape of the abdomen. “Again, another thing we’re seeing in my practice is cancer affecting women at a younger age, including many women in their 30s,” he says. “And when patients are younger, they’re more active, they want to do things like pick up their kids and work out. If you can preserve the muscle, they can do that faster, so there are definite advantages to this procedure. “Back in the day, they use to say it’s not a big deal to lose one muscle—because you can still do a sit up, but with younger patients, that’s not always good enough.” Even though the procedure takes an extra hour or two, it gives a better result to the patient, which is the important part, according to Dr. Kilaru. “My point is that there are always things you can do to improve the care of your patients. When there’s an option that’s medically valid, accepted, and available, we’re doing a disservice if we don’t offer it in the community. At the end of the day, I wanted our hospital to be able to offer the same options as Stanford and UCSF offer. We have world-class orthopedics and neurosurgery programs; there’s no reason not to offer world-class plastic surgery options to our community.” To learn more about the full array of women’s health services—including diagnostics, treatment, education, and genetic counseling for heritable cancers—available through Washington Hospital Healthcare System, visit www.whhs.com/womens-health/. To find a doctor in the specialty you are looking for, visit www.whhs.com and click on “Find My Physician.”

ton Hospital medical staff. “The breakdown of cartilage allows the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain, and loss of movement in the joint.” Gupta will present “Osteoarthritis: What You Need to Know” on Tuesday, September 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. The free seminar will be held at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. You can register online at www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070 for more information. He will explain the causes and risk factors associated with osteoarthritis, as well as some of the treatment options. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. An estimated 27 million people in the U.S. have the chronic disease, according to the Arthritis Foundation. “Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that progresses slowly over time,” Gupta said. “Cartilage cushions the ends of the bones and allows the joints to move easily. As the cartilage breaks down, the symptoms get worse.” He said osteoarthritis symptoms include: • Joint soreness after periods of overuse or inactivity. • Stiffness after periods of rest that goes away quickly when activity resumes. • Morning stiffness, which usually lasts no more than 30 minutes. • Loss of coordination, posture, and walking ability due to pain and stiffness. Risk Factors The number one risk factor for osteoarthritis is age, according to Gupta. About 80 percent of people over age 55 show signs of osteoarthritis, he said. “Women over the age of 55 are 2.6 times more likely to develop osteoarthritis than men,” he added. “We’re not exactly sure why it’s more prevalent in women, but there is some speculation that it is related to the loss of estrogen that occurs with menopause.” Being overweight also increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis. The added weight causes more wear and tear on the joints, Gupta explained. Other major risk factors include: • A previous injury that causes damage to the joints, tendons, or ligaments. continued on page 5

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• Jobs that require a lot of lifting, kneeling, squatting, or walking. • Playing sports that involve direct impact on the joints like football, or twisting of the joints like basketball, or throwing like baseball. • Heredity – it tends to run in families. There is no definitive test to determine if someone has osteoarthritis, according to Gupta. The diagnosis is made through a physical exam and X-rays can confirm damage to the joints and changes to the bone that are caused by the disease. “A patient’s history can help to determine their risk for osteoarthritis,” he added. “We look for the physical signs of osteoarthritis on the radiograph, including joint-space narrowing, bony spurs, thickening of the bone, and cysts beneath the cartilage.” Treatment Options The pain and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis can seriously impact quality of life. It can make even the simplest tasks like getting dressed or making the bed difficult. “The goal of any treatment plan is to improve quality of life by controlling the pain and minimiz-

While a good portion of the world is well past New Year’s celebrations, the Jewish New Year is just getting underway. Rosh Hashanah will be observed the evening of Sunday, September 16 until the evening of Tuesday, September 18. Meaning “head of the year” in Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah is a time for prayer, repentance, and charity, and also marks the creation of Adam and Eve, honoring the relationship between God and man. The holiday is observed with many traditions, including the sounding the shofar (ram’s horn), which is a call for repentance and signals the first of ten “Days of Awe,” culminating in Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, falling this year on Wednesday, September 26. During this time it is believed that Jews must express repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation, righting wrongs of the previous year in order to change their fate for the coming year. Tashlich prayers release sins and shortcomings, welcoming the year with a clean slate: “Who is like You, God, who removes iniquity and overlooks transgression of the remainder of His inheritance. He doesn't remain angry forever because He desires kindness. He will return and He will be merciful to us, and He will conquer our iniquities, and He will cast them into the depths of the seas. “Give truth to Jacob, kindness to Abraham like that you swore to our ancestors from long ago. “From the straits I called upon God, God answered me with expansiveness. God is with me, I

ing the disabling effects of osteoarthritis,” Gupta said. “There are a number of ways to manage symptoms depending on how severe they are, including lifestyle changes like losing weight and increasing physical activity.” The first place to start is with a pain reliever that has the least side-effects, which is why most physicians start with acetaminophen, he said. Unfortunately, it is not the most effective at controlling pain. Next in line are non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Another treatment option is cortisone shots, which help to reduce the pain, swelling, and inflammation. Gupta injects the steroid directly into the joint about every three months. He has also had success with injections of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronan occurs naturally in the synovial fluid that surrounds the joints, Gupta explained. It is a thick liquid that helps lubricate the joints, making them work more smoothly. In people with osteoarthritis, the consistency of hyaluronan becomes thinner. “I’ll also talk about ways people with osteoarthritis can control their symptoms, like hot and cold packs, exercising regularly, getting plenty of rest, and eating a healthy diet,” Gupta added. “There are steps you can take to reduce the pain and stiffness.” To find out about other classes and seminars offered at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com.

will not be afraid, what can man do to me? God is with me to help me, and I will see my foes (annihilated). It is better to take refuge in God than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in God, that to rely on nobles.” In expression of the desire for blessings, prosperity, and abundance in the New Year, food eaten during Rosh Hashanah focuses on sweet foods and carries special significance. Slices of bread and apple dipped in honey symbolizes the wish for a sweet year; the head of a kosher animal, such as a fish or ram, shows the desire to be “head of the class”; the pomegranate symbolizes the desire for a year filled with good deeds. Prayers, the lighting of candles, time spent with family and friends, and attending special services are also a part of Rosh Hashanah. For more information on the holiday or services, contact: Temple Beth Torah at (510) 656-7141 or www.bethtorah-fremont.org. (Fremont) Temple Shir Ami at (510) 537-1787 or www.congshirami.org (Castro Valley) Temple Beth Sholom at (408) 978-5566 or www.sanjosetbs.org (San Jose) Congregation Sinai at (408) 264-8542 or www.sinai-sj.org (San Jose) Leshanah tovah tikateiv veteichateim, "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."

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Pat Kite’s Garden

LIFE ElderCare BY PAT KITE

have a love-hate relationship with my privet trees. At 40 years old, they are about 40feet high and truly in need of a cutback. They shed messy leaves, they breed numerous little privets throughout the garden, and they give squirrels a safe site above my teased yammering dogs. On the other side of the coin, privets block vision of the two-story house next to me. This is, of course, a lovely house. But I like to pretend that I live in this serene woodland, surrounded by wildlife [well sparrows] and, for a little while at least, am far away from the concrete world one must deal with on a daily basis. Privets, which have the fancy name Ligustrum, have many practical uses. Most grow quickly and are useful for creating thick hedges. They tend to be soil, sun/shade and neglect adaptable.

You can shear some of them into fancy shapes. Depending on what you want to do, try to select the best variety. This takes a bit of caution, as sold varieties are often mislabeled. If you want a tall tree, decide how tall. Japanese privet, an evergreen, will go to 15 feet high and eight feet wide in about five years time. It is often used for decorative shaping. Glossy privet [L. lucidum], also evergreen, will be 40-feet in 20 years. California privet is semi-evergreen, and will go to 15 feet fairly quickly. Common privet [L. vulgare] is deciduous, also growing to 15 feet and as wide as 12-feet. If you want true screening, you want an evergreen. If you want the sun to penetrate your yard in the winter, then get one with leaves that fall off [and gives you exercise raking up]. There are also shorter privets, mostly used in large containers, such as “Suwannee River”

which eventually gets to about four feet high. Privets have quite a history, being one of the first European shrubs brought across the Atlantic to a new home in America. A homesick immigrant wrote, “Privet groweth of his owne kinde in manie places of Englande, and is also planted in manie Gardens.” Today’s story: Privets are related to olive trees. An olive tree had several handsome sons. The youngest son said he didn’t want to bear olives. He wanted to grow in the hedgerows and gardens, to be near people, and have flowers for the bees to visit. The parent tree said, o.k. but if I give you all this, your fruit will be small and bitter. The youngest son replied, “I don’t mind as long as I am useful.” So, privets have little round dark bitter seeds, but they are quite useful, and the birds like them too.

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For those of us glued to our chairs or couches morning and night, a new study suggests it's time to get up if you want to outlive your peers. According to researchers, the average American sits or is sedentary 55 percent of their day. In order to be more active, people should look for opportunities to walk during the day. For those of us whose favorite hobby is watching TV, a more active pastime, such as gardening, could be pursued. New research finds that restricting sitting time to less than three hours each day could boost a U.S. adult's life expectancy by an extra two years. Not surprisingly, the researchers also found cutting down on the amount of time spent in front of a television also boosted a person's lifespan. Other recent studies, including a study presented at a cancer conference last November, found too much sitting and inactivity leads to 92,000 cases of cancer each year. A study in March of more than 265,000 showed that people who sit for 11 or more hours per day were 40 percent more at risk for a fatality from any cause than those who sat less than four hours each day. There are lots of opportunities for seniors living in the TriCity area to be more active, even those who have faced serious medical conditions or recent declines in health. It’s never too late to begin an appropriate strength building routine. LIFE ElderCare can help. Our free Fall Prevention program provides weekly in-home coaching by student nurses of the unique routine created for you and approved by your physician.

L. Patricia [Pat] Kite’s several garden books include KISS Guide to Gardening, Gardening Wizardry for Kids, Raccoons, Ladybug Facts and Folklore and Silkworms. They may be found at Amazon.com and Alibris.com.

LIFE ElderCare Fall Prevention serves seniors living in the Tri-City area of Fremont, Newark and Union City who are primarily homebound or find it difficult or impossible to get out and exercise on a regular basis. This program may be the key to helping you maintain your independent living for as long as safely possible. For more information, give Sandy a call at LIFE ElderCare (510) 574-2087.

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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Ford Flex: Big, Comfy Crossover 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 BY STEVE SCHAEFER founding member and currently vice president of the he Ford Flex is one nice family hauler, with Western Automotive Journalroom for up to seven, if you fold down the ists, he has been testing and third row seats. The fronts are plush buckets, the middle row ditto, and the rears? Well, they writing about cars since 1992. Contact him at fold down invisibly in two halves to make a flat cargo floor or pop up with the pull on a strap or two. Every pas- sdsauto@sbcglobal.net. senger gets a sunroof, too, with glass (and manual shades) for all three rows. Only the one in front opens, however.

This crossover fits in the Ford lineup between the midsize Explorer and full-size Expedition SUVs. It has a significantly lower ride height and feels more like a car—which it essentially is. The Flex gets a new face this year, and it is a surprising design turn. The Ford oval logo is gone! Instead, the letters F L E X are spread across the leading edge of the hood and a solid chrome bar runs through the grille. This new look echoes a general move away from blatant badging on Ford's part. Just wait until the new Fusion appears this fall for another example of this big change. The Flex offers two 3.5-liter engines. The standard puts out 287 horsepower and 254 lb.-ft. of torque, while the EcoBoost model essentially replaces the old V8 with a robust 365 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque from the same displacement. Ford is introducing EcoBoost throughout the line over time to get what power folks expect from larger engines using smaller displacements. Select from three grades – SE, SEL and Limited. In addition to SE features, the SEL adds Climate Control, Ford SYNC with MyFordTouch, heated front seats, and more; with access to a wide choice of options. The Limited adds leather seating, remote start, LED tail lamps, and the other stuff you expect at the top level. My Ginger Ale Metallic tester was an SEL model with all-wheel drive. With the standard engine, it was ranked 17 City, 23 Highway, or 19 Average. I averaged 18.9 mpg almost exactly what the EPA says. Ford's updated MyFordTouch programmable instrument panel displays are standard in the Flex. You can choose the information you view on the left and right sides of the main instrument panel gauge. I liked looking at fuel economy numbers on the left and the entertainment system on the right, but you can set up other functions using steering wheel mounted buttons. The center console display offers a home page with Phone, Audio, Information and Climate quadrants. Touch the inside corner of any section and a full screen display gives you details.

Flex had the first instance I've seen of the new inflatable rear seatbelts ($195). These fatter-than-usual straps inflate when a crash is sensed and give added protection to the torsos of middle-row passengers during an accident. Beyond the interior’s interface of today, the Flex positively bristles with 21st century technology. You can order optional radar-enabled adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with cross-traffic alert. These electronic marvels alert you of potential dangers, using radar to detect the relative position of cars around you. The system tells you instantly of a potential problem, using both visual and audio alerts. Flex comes with Torque Vectoring Control and Curve Control technology typically found only on high-performance cars. The Torque Vectoring Control system uses the car’s brakes to act like a limited-slip differential, constantly balancing the distribution of engine torque between the front wheels during cornering, resulting in improved grip and steering and a reduced chance of understeer. Torque Vectoring Control is extremely subtle; you may not even notice it. Curve Control senses when you’re entering a curve too quickly, and can apply fourwheel braking to reduce your speed by up to 10 mph in approximately one second. Perhaps with large, tall vehicles like the Flex, this can be an issue. Curve Control helps you follow your intended path and should be especially useful on freeway onramps. A couple of 21st-century annoyances: With Ford’s SYNC system, I had trouble keeping my phone connected, but this is a common issue in cars - Bluetooth is still a bit unreliable. I also was slightly annoyed when the iPod hookup kept losing the shuffle feature and had to be restarted each time— again, a fairly common situation. Prices start at $31,710 for the SE, but my SEL tester, with options, came to $41,935. That's approaching Lincoln territory, and this car probably should be sold as one, considering its upscale appeal. Lincoln does offer the very different looking MKT on the same platform, but the Ford seems at least as nice.

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Attempted murder suspects still at large Armed and Dangerous felony Suspect, Darnell Washington, escaped from county jail in San Bernardino County with the aid

light blue CA License #3PHK484 (See photo of similar van) The 39-year old Temple Sheriff's Station deputy sustained non-life threatening injuries. He was treated at a local hospital and

AND DANGEROUS. If you see the suspects or vehicle, call 9-1-1. Please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau if located or apprehended.

of his wife Tania on August 28, 2012, and is now wanted for shooting a deputy sheriff in Los Angeles County on Sunday as well as multiple carjackings. After shooting an L.A. County Sheriff's deputy in South El Monte Sunday morning, Suspects Darnell Washington and Tania Washington committed multiple carjackings. The last vehicle they were seen in was carjacked in South Gate Sunday morning and is a: 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Mini-Van

released the same day. The deputy is an 11-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department, and has been assigned to Temple Station for the past six years. Suspect Darnell Washington is described as a male Black, 24years old, 6’2,” 197 lbs. Suspect Tania Washington is described as a female Black, 25years old, 5’3,” 130 lbs. The suspects were last seen in South Gate on Sunday, September 2, 2012, at approximately 9:00 a.m. Both suspects remain at large and are considered ARMED

Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying any other possible victims and/or witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Schoonmaker or Detective Alvarado, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Homicide Bureau at (323) 8905500. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

Fremont Police Log

At approximately 1:09 p.m., a citizen called and reported three males had attempted to gain entry into a residence on Parkmeadow Dr. The reporting party stated that while he was outside at about 1:05 p.m., he heard the sound of a burglar alarm going off. He went out into the street to see what was going on and witnessed, three males climb over the fence of his neighbor’s home. They then ran away from the house and were picked up by a driver who was waiting nearby. The suspects fled in a white Lexus. Officer Piol located the suspect vehicle leaving the scene in the area of Auto Mall/Grimmer. Patrol, Street Crimes and Detectives responded to the scene of the high risk vehicle stop. Three suspects were taken into custody. FPD Detectives assisted with the investigation. Suspect #1 – 19 year old adult male from Union City – arrested for burglary Suspect #2 – 18 year old adult male from Oakland – arrested for burglary Suspect #3 – 27 year old adult male from Hayward – arrested for burglary and a felony parole violation. Officers were dispatched to the 34000 block of Fremont Boulevard at 5:50 a.m. to take a commercial burglary report. Re-

porting party states that a family member responded to the address after notification of the alarm. The family member found the door smashed. Officers arrive and confirm a burglary occurred. Nothing further to report at this time. Unknown loss. At 7:20 a.m., Officers took a report at Thornton Jr. High. Unknown suspect(s) cut the padlock to a chain link fence surrounding cargo containers. They prided open one container and attempted to pry open a second. A broken electric power washer was taken, however none of the other supplies were moved. It’s believed that the burglary occurred sometime between 1:00 p.m. on Saturday - Tuesday morning when this was reported. At 10:00 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the 43000 block of Mission Boulevard to take a commercial burglary report at Fig Tree Service. Unknown suspect(s) cut the padlock of the large sliding garage door, searched the location and took a computer and more than $30,000 worth of tools. No suspect information or further details at this time. At 10:34 a.m., Officers responded to the 42000 block of Boyce Road to take a commercial burglary report. The burglary occurred sometime overnight. Unknown loss at this time.

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SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD September 4: At 3:29 p.m., Officers were called to DMV on Central Avenue where a victim had been seated in his vehicle counting cash when he was accosted by four Hispanic Male Adults. One of the suspect(s) put a gun through the window and demanded the money. The victim handed over the money and his cell phone. He went back to work and called FPD (original incident occurred at 3:07 p.m.). The primary suspect is described as a Hispanic male adult, 20-25 years old, average-heavy build, holding a silver revolver, last seen wearing a blue shirt and black “Dickie” type pants, with a full beard and bald head. The other three suspects are described as Hispanic male teens, approximately 16-18 years old, wearing white t-shirts and black “Dickie” type pants. They fled on foot eastbound Central and then northbound on Maple Street. Officer Torrico investigating.

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Newark Police Log SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD August 31 Officers responded to Food Maxx at 9:22 a.m. for a reported disturbance between a solicitor and the store’s manager. According to the manager, the solicitor was causing a disturbance with customers. Officers responded and the solicitor, Alvin Porterle of Oakland lectured officers about his rights. Porterle stated he was trying to raise money for abused children and women. Ironically, Porterle has an outstanding warrant for child abuse and domestic violence. Porterle went to Santa Rita Jail for the warrant. As part of Officer Revay’s COPPS project, we conducted a security check behind the houses on Jarvis & Lake. Fours transients were located along with at least 40-50 gallons for collected urine. They were warned to move out. Officer Revay will be con-

tacting Caltrans for trash removal. Project is on-going. 1527 Hours: Officer Revay accepted a citizen’s arrest of Daniel Fox and Lynn Fox, both of Newark from Raley’s for commercial burglary. September 2 Officer Bloom responded to domestic violence incident at a residence on Market Avenue at 1:37 a.m. Chase Joaquin of Newark called Police to report he had assaulted his wife and needed to be taken to jail for it. Officer Bloom confirmed the victim had been assaulted by her husband and arrested Joaquin for domestic violence. Joaquin was booked at Fremont Jail. Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the non-emergency line at 510578-4237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at 510-578-4000, extension 500.

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who wish to maintain optimal health. To learn more about the services that are offered, please call (510) 745-6542 or visit our website: www.whhs.com/nutrition

"Adults need eight or more produce servings daily; an average adult consuming 2,000 calories should aim for 4 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables a day" she added. "The focus now is on filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables at every meal, rather than weighing or measuring food. It's a much more practical way to make sure you are eating enough produce." Managing Your Weight Eating more fruits and vegetables can also help you keep your weight under control. Being overweight or obese raises your risk for a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. "About two-thirds of Americans are overweight," Villagomez said. "Fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight because they are low in fat and calories but big on flavor. They help you feel full and satisfied without adding a lot of calories." She said that adding a wide variety of fruits and vegetables can keep mealtime interesting while giving your body a full range of nutrients. "Try to add more color to your plate," Villagomez said. "Different colored fruits and vegetables contain different nutrients, so eating a rainbow of colors ensures that you are getting all the nutrients you need." More Matters "The best way to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet is to add a few to every meal, including snacks," Villagomez said. "You can also incorporate them into your recipes." She suggested adding chopped or shredded vegeta-

bles to meatloaf, lasagna, and casseroles. Pureed vegetables can be added to soups or stews to thicken them rather than using flour or cornstarch, she said. "Smoothies are a great way to add fruit to your diet, and kids love them," she said. "You can keep bags of fruit in the freezer for a fast and easy treat. Just put it in a blender with some low fat milk or yogurt and it makes a great breakfast drink or snack." She said pre-cut bags of fruits and vegetables can also save time, making it easier for busy cooks to add more produce to the menu. While they do cost a bit more, they reduce the amount of time spent cleaning, chopping, peeling, and cutting. "If you have fruits and vegetables already prepared, it also makes it more convenient to snack on them," Villagomez added. "You can just grab some carrots or apple slices and go. The easier you make it to eat fruits and vegetables, the more likely you are to add them to your diet." For more information about the benefits of fruits and vegetables, tips for eating more produce, and a tool to calculate the number of servings your body needs, visit www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov. Washington Hospital Offers Nutrition Counseling Washington Hospital's Outpatient Nutrition Counseling program is available by appointment to provide nutrition counseling for individuals with specific medical needs as well as those

Top 10 Ways to Get Kids Involved The Produce for Better Health Foundation offers these ideas to get kids interested and excited about eating more fruits and vegetables: 10. Mean Green Cleaning Machine. Let them wash fruits and vegetables when preparing for cooking or eating. 9. Pick A Peck! When shopping, let them select a new fruit or vegetable to try … or several! 8. Make It Snappy! Let them snap the green beans, snap peas, or break the flowerets from the broccoli or cauliflower. 7. I Spy. Play “I Spy” in the produce section when grocery shopping. 6. Tear It Up! Let them tear the lettuce for salads and sandwiches. 5. Measure Up! Let them measure the frozen vegetables before cooking them. 4. Peel & Slice. Older children can peel and slice carrots, cucumbers, potatoes … the list goes on! 3. Stir & Spice. Make applesauce from fresh apples. Let them help stir and add the cinnamon. 2. A Sprinkle A Day… Let them sprinkle herbs or other seasonings onto vegetables. 1. Monster Mash! Pull out the potato masher!

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Licorice warning SUBMITTED BY CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH Sept 7: Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer, today warned consumers not to eat Red Vines® Black Licorice Twists, Family Mix, Mixed Bites and Snaps containing black licorice. This warning comes after the manufacturer expanded its August 22 recall because it determined these products may contain levels of lead exceeding the state’s standards. Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately. Red Vines® Sugar Free Black Licorice and Red Flavor Licorice products are NOT subject to this recall. Pregnant women and parents of children who may have eaten this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. Consumers who find this candy for sale should call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1800-495-3232. For more information about lead poisoning, contact your county childhood lead poisoning prevention program or public health department. Additional information is available on the CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention page, and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Lead and Lead-Contaminated Products Web page, www.cdph.ca.gov

In the past, choosing the type of lens to implant was made by the cataract surgeon; few options were available. All lens implants were monofocal, providing excellent vision after cataract surgery, but usually only for seeing things at a distance such as distant signs when driving, going to a movie or a ballgame. Corrective glasses were necessary for near vision activity: reading, knitting, sewing, playing cards or keeping your golf score. Today, Dr. Shobha Tandon is able to offer a choice – a multifocal lens. This type of lens provides excellent vision after cataract surgery at a variety of distances. Multifocal lens implants correct both your distance and near vision. For the vast majority of patients, having a multifocal lens implant means that they will be able to see at distance and up close - drive, watch television, read or do crafts - without glasses.

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The Martin Family

anuel Silveira Martin, Sr. was born in Pico, Azores, in 1859. He sailed around Cape Horn to San Francisco and settled in Alvarado in 1882. Two years later, Manuel married Adeline Silva, a native of Fayal, Azores, at Mission San Jose, the only Catholic Church in the area at that time. They had five children: Manuel Jr., born in 1886, Helen, Amelia, Mary (Marie), and Joseph. Manuel was a

Jim on Ranchos Los Vistodores Trek

Hay press team c. 1915

farmer but also a labor contractor, providing workers for neighboring fields of vegetables as well as sugar beets sold to the sugar mill that would later become the famous Holly Sugar Co. He died in 1921; Adeline lived until 1952. Manuel Jr. became the patriarch of the family. In addition to operating the family farm, he worked in the sugar mill, stock yards and was a ranch butcher for many farmers in the area. At one time he was president of the SDES Holy Ghost Association. Manuel Jr. partnered with Alfred Silva and Joe Martin to establish a hay press business, using a horsepowered hay press before acquiring one that was gas-powered prior to 1920. Bailing hay was an all consuming process that took place every summer. It was common for the men to go to San Ramon or Pleasanton, even as far as Half Moon Bay for the season. The press as well as a cook house was pulled to work locations by horses. Hay was cut by mower and taken to the press. Women served as cooks serving five hardy meals a day to a team of eight to ten men who worked hard from dawn to dusk. Men who worked on the hay press were known for their strength and stamina. Manuel married Mary Lemos circa 1907. They had one child, Wilbert Edward Martin, born in Alvarado about 1918. Sadly, Mary and her mother Mary died during a clamming excursion to Half Moon Bay. Wilbert married Isabel Pinto. Their children are Donald, Kenneth, and James (Jim). Isabel and her brothers, Manuel, and Peter who was a music teacher, along with Eddie Manuel, established the Pinto Brothers Band. Other members were added as needed. For many years the popular group played at weddings and celebratory events throughout the East Bay. While managing the family farm, Wilbert worked for the Leslie Salt Co. and was known for his skill as a welder and machinist who en-

Monuel Martin Jr. and Mary Lemos Wedding

joyed using his crafts to restore farm equipment. Sons Jim and Don remember hearing of their Dad's upsetting experience in the late 50s. Wilbert went to the First Western Bank in Alvarado, returning later in a very agitated state and announcing, "I need a drink." When he calmed down, he told the family of the bank robbery. He, bank manager Warren Silva and teller Irene Dutra had been held up at gunpoint and locked in the vault… front page news! Generally, their memories are much more serene. For the most part, growing up on the farm offered a wholesome lifestyle in which the boys developed their love for horses and cars. The family farm, where Jim remembers learning to drive a 1934 Ford truck when he was seven, is now Union Landing Shopping Center. The truck was bought new by his grandfather from Joe Adams Ford in Centerville for $600, an expensive purchase since it was at the height of the Great Depression. Jim too remembers driving that truck through the fields as his brothers picked tomatoes bound for Hunt's Cannery in Hayward. While that way of life has disappeared, the boys’ love of horses and vehicles has not wavered. Jim's horses now pull wagons

that appear in parades and competitions which have resulted in numerous awards at rodeo events and regular participation in the Grand National in San Francisco. Jim, a Mission San Jose resident, works with horses and helps ranchers with branding. He's active in two riding organizations: Sonoma County Trailblazers and Ranchos Los Vistadores. Jim's favorite horse remains the Hackney Breed. In the last 30 years he has raised more than 300 of these horses. Distinguished by their short tails and unique gait, Hackney originated in England and were popular carriage horses with British royalty. Called the Rolls Royce of horses, it is estimated that fewer than 1000 remain in the world. Weighing 1250-1300 pounds and standing 15 to 16 hands high, their appeal is in their looks, strength and speed. The Pasadena Valley Hunt Club, original founders of the Tournament of Roses Parade, featured their president and family riding in a carriage pulled by four of Jim's matched Hackney horses in the 1986 parade. In the early 90s, Jim was doodling one day and designed a new type of spur. Named the “Quick Spur,” its innovative design requires no straps and is easy to snap on and remove. It quickly caught on with cowboys – both real and wouldbe. Country music stars use the spur and it even has a country music song written about it, the Quick Spur Shuffle. Given the time Jim devotes to horses and vehicles, it is hard to imagine how he handles additional pursuits but he is consistently in the top one percent of realtors and has been honored as the top producing realtor of the year by the Southern Alameda County Board of Realtors. On his property he displays his favorite artifacts - saddles, harnesses, horse-drawn carriages, antique cars and his grandfather’s 1934 Ford truck. Jim's wife of 41 years, Nancy, and daughter Jill Martin-Scott, enjoy some of the same hobbies too as does his son and grandson - both named Jim. It appears that the Martin family way of life will remain in place for generations to come.

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

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BY PATRICIA RYAN

ack to school already? Almost 9,000 prizes were awarded to children in Alameda County Library’s 2010 Summer Reading Game, Reading is So Delicious. Many children and families enjoyed fantastic programs and entertainers, and KidPower volunteers put in almost 4,500 hours helping out with the Game and other programs! But that’s not all! Alameda County teens and adults earned almost 3,000 prizes in the Summer Reading Program and enjoyed winning book bags and books. Summer programs and prizes were sponsored by Alameda County Library, with support from the Alameda County Library Foundation. Other sponsors include Chabot Space and Science Center, Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA), The Lawrence Hall of Science, Oakland A’s, Target, Wal-Mart, In-N-Out and Togos. September will see the return of Toddler Time, Toddler Music and Movement, Preschool Story Time, and the Homework Center at the Union City Library. Beginning Monday, September 10, the Union City Homework Center will be open 3:30-5:30 Monday through Thursday. No registration is required, and the program is free. Supervised by adult coordinators, Teen volunteers help elementary students understand and complete assignments. One-on-one helps is available in all subjects. Paper, pencils, calculators, some textbooks and laptops are available for student use, and help is available in both English and Spanish. Parents and caregivers are requested to stay in the Library building while students in grades K-5 are in the Homework Center. The Knights of Columbus are offering a new series of Free Tutoring for Grades 5 – 12 at the Union City Library. This Tuesday evening program begins September 11 and runs 6-8 p.m. And beginning Saturday, September 1, the Union City Library is thrilled

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to present a new Kids’ Chess Club every Saturday at 4 p.m. Homework Express @ the Newark Library opens September 11, and runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30 p.m. In addition to Toddler and preschool story programs, the Newark Library offers a Reading Buddies program Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The Library is looking for Teen volunteers for this program and Homework Express. Fremont Main Library’s Homework Center opens September 24, 3:30-5:30 Mondays through Thursdays, closed when Fremont schools are closed. Fremont Main will also be offering bilingual preschool story times in Japanese-English and Mandarin-English, and story programs in Spanish and Arabic. Centerville is presenting Mandarin/English bilingual storytime. Irvington has scheduled a preschool storytime and Niles branch invites 3rd and 4th graders to participate in Bookworms Club, a book discussion group that meets once a month. Check the Alameda County website, http://www.aclibrary.org/, for information about all of our programs, and find books, DVDs, books and music on CD in our catalog, as well as access to ebooks and databases including Hobbies and Crafts, language instruction, and World Book Digital. Homework Help Now by Brainfuse is a resource that just keeps getting better and better. One-on-one trained and screened tutors help students of all ages on many subjects. And all you need to do is visit the Library website http://www.aclibrary.org/ and have a Library card. Teachers, don’t forget to contact your local branch to arrange for visits to the Library, or for a Librarian or Booklegger to visit your classroom! And we would love a heads-up on upcoming assignments, so we can be better prepared to help your students. Patricia Ryan is a Children’s Services Librarian at Union City Library.

Governor signs legislation for senior veterans SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR

BY KENNY JACOBY On Tuesday, September 11, 2012, people throughout the world will recognize the eleventh anniversary of a series of tragic terrorist attacks; on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93. Commemorating 9/11 allows a display of patriotism, support for humanity, and empathy with thousands of civilians directly or indirectly affected by these heinous attacks. Some look back at 9/11/2001 as a time of unification, while for others, it is a day to honor the memory of a loved one - nearly 3,000 people, citizens of many nations, perished that day. Though the “Ground Zero” Memorial & Museum is located at the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City, a continent away from the West Coast, local communities will commemorate the day of sorrow and actions of those who performed valiantly to avoid additional casualties. At the United Airlines Flight 93 Memorial in Union City, a ceremony will honor the memory of those on board who thwarted the plan of Al-Qaeda terrorists. Union City’s Flight 93 Memorial, an effort spearheaded by Michael L. Emerson, was completed and dedicated on December 8, 2007. Bound for San Francisco when commandeered by terrorists, it was the only one of four hijacked planes that did not reach its intended target in Washington D.C. Rather than stand idly by, passengers stormed the cockpit resulting in a crash into an empty field in Pennsylvania; all 44 passengers died on impact. Many family members of those who died in the crash will attend the ceremony on Tuesday, September 11. The remembrance begins at 9:45 a.m., and is open to the public. Emerson is also helping with the construction of a National Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, PA, the site of the crash. It is expected to be completed in 2014. He is also involved with a Veterans Memorial in Castro Valley which will be dedicated November 11, 2012. 9-11 remembrance Tuesday, Sept 11 9:30 a.m. Flight 93 Memorial Sugar Mill Landing Park Corner of Alvarado-Niles and Dyer www.flight93memorialsfb.com/

Legislation by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) that provides seniors with an important consumer protection to make sure they are not deceived when applying for veterans benefits was signed by Governor Jerry Brown on August 29, 2012. Senate Bill 1184 prohibits insurance agents from assisting seniors with obtaining veterans benefits through the government, unless the agents have no direct financial incentive. It ensures that those who are charging veterans to advise them on government benefits are doing just that and are not using it as a means to sell them insurance products. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett

‘Energy Kids’ SUBMITTED BY TOM DOGGETT, EIA, DEPT. OF ENERGY As kids return to school, one might think that all the energy in the world is in the classroom. But there is a big, exciting world of energy beyond the schoolyard that young readers, students, and teachers can explore! Welcome to “Energy Kids” (www.eia.gov/kids), hosted by Energy Ant, a free and fact-filled website that explores the changing world of energy. The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s “Energy Kids” features more than 100 pages of fun and interactive energy education content including lesson plans, activities, games, resources, tools, and projects for kids, parents, and teachers. An “Energy Kids” Teacher Guide offers a broad range of activities to help make learning about energy a fun experience for students with energy quizzes, an energy scavenger hunt, energy crossword puzzles and so much more. To learn more about “Energy Kids,” please visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) website: http://www.eia.gov/kids

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Union Pacific sells 22 acres to Thermo Fisher Scientific According to a report September 6, 2012 by Nathan Donato-Weinstein of the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, Union Pacific has sold 22 acres of its 147 acre investment in land close to the former New United Motors Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) plant, now an asset of Tesla Motors, Inc. Buyer Thermo Fischer Scientific, Inc. plans to consolidate its Fremont operations at the site located on the south side of the Tesla property.

What's next for markets? 3 experts weigh in BY MATTHEW CRAFT AP BUSINESS WRITER NEW YORK (AP), The dull days are almost over. For the last couple of weeks, markets slipped into a late summer lull, with investors seemingly nodding off in their beach chairs. The only thing to get excited about was a longawaited speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday. In his annual talk in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Bernanke signaled that the Fed can provide more support for the plodding U.S. economy but stopped short of laying out any new steps. The talk proved less exciting – or market-moving – than many had hoped. But, get ready, the next two weeks promise to make up for it. The calendar is brimming with events that could send markets soaring or plunging, depending how they turn out. The European Central Bank is expected detail plans to support the region's troubled countries at its meeting Thursday. The U.S. employment report for August comes out the next day. “We've had a quiet August,” said David Kelly, chief global strategist for J.P. Morgan Funds. “It's been really nice. But all hell could break loose next week.” The following week, Germany's Constitutional Court will rule on whether it's legal for the country to participate in a bailout fund, and the Federal Reserve holds its monthly meeting. The Associated Press asked three experts Friday for their views on Bernanke's speech, the direction of markets in the coming weeks and the perils that may lie ahead Here are excerpts of what they had to say: BERNANKE'S SPEECH Jeffrey Kleintop, chief market strategist at LPL Financial in Boston, one of the country's largest brokerages: The minutes from the last Fed meeting (Jul. 31 to Aug. 1) said they needed to see more economic growth or an improvement in the labor market or they would take more action. In the speech, he acknowledged that there were limits to what the Fed can accomplish. It can't fix the fiscal cliff. Congress needs to do that. But I think it's all lined up for him to unveil some form of quantitative easing (bond-buying) on Sept. 13. Dan Greenhaus, chief global strategist at the brokerage BTIG in New York: There was nothing surprising. It was in line with the Fed minutes, and they clearly showed the Fed was ready to ease further. How much

more could he add to that? The odds of additional quantitative easing are 50-50. We absolutely expect the Fed to extend the low rate guidance out for another year at the September meeting. You know how after the meetings they say, ``Conditions warrant that we keep rates exceptionally low through late 2014?'' That'll become 2015. David Kelly, chief global strategist for J.P. Morgan Funds in New York, part of JPMorgan Chase's moneymanagement arm: Bernanke's speech made it quite clear he believes he's justified in further unconventional moves, even if there's no crisis, as long as the unemployment rate is high. At the next Fed meeting, I expect them to say they'll keep short-term rates low for longer. Quantitative easing is quite possible in small doses. I wouldn't be surprised by an announcement that the Fed plans to buy, for instance, $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities and then go from there, from meeting to meeting. In baseball terms, it's called small-ball. You just try to advance the runner one base at a time. WHAT TO WATCH FOR IN THE COMING WEEKS Kleintop: The consensus is that the Fed is going to do a third round of quantitative easing, and many think that Mario Draghi, the head of the European Central Bank, is going to unveil a big bond-buying program, too. It's not a done deal yet, a lot of work still has to be done to make it happen. The German Constitutional Court ruling Sept. 12 on whether or not Germany can participate in Europe's rescue fund is huge, too. They're all important, but I think they're going to go the way the market expects. Kelly: The most important thing is that all the Europeans come back from vacation in September. Unlike Americans, Europeans really take a vacation, and it's hard to have a European debt crisis if everybody is on vacation. That's one reason we've had a nice calm August. The key date is Sept. 6, when the European Central Bank meets. There's widespread expectation that the ECB will purchase sovereign debt. What I hear is that they'll make an example of Portugal and drive their interest rates down. They'll flex their muscles in the bond market and convince the world that they have the ability to control the situation. They can't fix the countries. The question is: Can they fix the financial turmoil that bubbles up now and then? My guess is that they'll succeed because

Bankruptcy judge clears way for Solyndra plan vote RANDALL CHASE AP BUSINESS WRITER WILMINGTON, Del. (AP), A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware has cleared the way for creditors to begin voting on the proposed reorganization plan of failed solar power company Solyndra LLC. The judge on Friday approved the disclosure statement outlining Solyndra's plan, under which the federal government stands to recover little, if any, of the $528 million loan that Solyndra received from the Obama administration before filing for bankruptcy protection last year. Judge Mary Walrath approved the disclosure statement after Solyndra added revisions in response to objections from the Department of Energy and Internal Revenue Service over the lack of information about tax breaks that could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars to two private equity funds that control Solyndra. Solyndra disclosed in court papers filed this week that Argonaut Ventures I LLC and Madrone Partners LP could reap hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks after Solyndra emerges from bankruptcy. Those tax breaks would be based on Solyndra's net operating loss carry forwards, continued on page 28

they can't afford to fail. That could really help the markets. Greenhaus: There's a lot coming up but developments in Europe are the biggest events as far as we're concerned. They're the most dangerous risk. If you're expecting the ECB to announce that they'll start supporting the region's bond markets on Sept. 6, you're going to be disappointed. It's more likely that they wait for the German Constitutional Court ruling one week later and also wait for Spain to formally ask for help. The next three weeks are really crucial. THE WILDCARD Kleintop: What could be a surprise? If the elections keep the same balance of power in Washington, the status quo. Within the market, there's an assumption that there's going to be a quick compromise on avoiding the fiscal cliff, because the stakes are so high. Democrats are expected to retain their hold on the Senate, and you're looking at a 56 percent chance that President Obama retains the presidency, according to Intrade. But the bottom line is that I don't think you're going to get the House, under the control of the GOP, to compromise very easily. If elections line up the same players in the White House and in Congress, I don't think it's going to go very smoothly. Gridlock isn't good. Kelly: The wild card is the fiscal cliff. What we really need to see is a fiscal ladder: You have to bring the deficit down, sure, but you need to bring it down gradually. Republicans and Democrats should be able to lower the deficit by 1 percent of gross domestic product each year. That's a ladder. My greatest fear is we go off the fiscal ledge. If Congress is so unaware of the danger in cutting the deficit too fast, the economy will really suffer. They've got to get the dosage right. Greenhaus: The biggest risk is the German Constitutional Court ruling. Although there's a low probability it says Germany can't participate in the European rescue fund, the ESM, there's still the potential for a global calamity here. The ESM needs everybody in, and Germany is the most important. Another risk is the fiscal cliff. On Wall Street, the assumption is that it will be kicked down the road another six months. Almost nobody on the Street thinks anything else. They just don't believe Washington is that dumb. People assume everything will work out. As you saw last summer, not everything works out.

Job resources fair for disadvantaged populations SUBMITTED BY A. MARKS The Seventh Step Foundation and other Alameda County non-profit organizations are hosting a Job Resources Fair, on Tuesday, September 18, from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Hayward City Hall, for single mothers, people with disabilities, at-risk youth, English-language learners, seniors, veterans and ex-convicts looking to return to the workforce. Attendees will be able to receive on-site services including resume-updating, financial literacy, web-based application training and education on the various resources available to job seekers. The organizers welcome and encourage attendance by all local businesses that are hiring. The event is co-sponsored by the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women, American Optometric Association, Eden Youth Center, the Community Resources for Independent Living, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center and community partners. Limited childcare will be provided. ASL or language interpretation available with at least 5 days’ prior notice. For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Ong at DrJenniferOng@gmail.com or (510) 521-0551. Job Resources Fair Tuesday, September 18 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street, Hayward

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Veterinary & Pet News

abies! Instantly we picture a wild animal or even a domestic dog, foam slathering from its mouth as it prepares to attack. This killer virus raises its head every year always waiting for an opportunity to strike. Modern medicine has come close to eradicating this disease, but it’s not gone yet! According to Alameda County Vector Control, two bats tested positive for rabies on July 25, 2012 and July 31, 2012. This is the third and fourth bat infected with rabies virus in Alameda County this year. Rabies virus acquired from bats has caused most human rabies cases in California. Bats are the leader in transmission of rabies to humans, followed by skunks, then foxes, and finally cats and dogs, which are very rare. Of all diseases known to man, rabies is perhaps one of the scariest and most fatal diseases. Rabies has caused panic and fear of animals by humans, and has resulted in severe dog phobias. These

phobias are most prevalent in immigrant communities from Asia and Africa, who have witnessed rabid dogs who’ve gone wild and bitten individuals. In North America we are extremely lucky. Vaccinations have practically eliminated the threat of rabies from our domestic animals. Ongoing programs using oral rabies vaccines for wildlife are attempting to halt the spread of rabies among raccoons, skunks and foxes. According to the Alliance for Rabies Control, 55,000 people die from rabies each year around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa – an unfortunate statistic – because with appropriate medical care, rabies in humans is 100% preventable. An even sadder fact is a large percentage of deaths are children. More than 100 children die from rabies worldwide every day. Overall, one person is killed by this disease every 10 minutes! Rabies is a viral disease that can affect any warm-blooded animal; however, our close association with dogs brings this killer

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home to our families. After development of an effective vaccination program for our pets and a post-exposure rabies vaccine for people, rabies cases in humans began to drop significantly in Western countries. Within the last decade, less than three-dozen people have died from rabies in the United States. The majority of these deaths were attributable to bat or dog bites from outside the United States. This dramatic decrease has prompted the CDC to announce canine rabies "extinct" in the U.S. “There are many people today who remember rabid dogs in the streets of their neighborhoods,” says Dr. Sandy Norman, a veterinarian with the Indiana Board of Animal Health. She warns that pet owners should continue vaccinating their pets, especially in light of the CDC announcement. “It is only through continued vigilance that we will maintain that status,” she says. “There is a huge reservoir of rabies among wildlife and it is not unimaginable that those strains could infect our pets.”

New Haven Unified School Board update SUBMITTED BY RICK LA PLANTE

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On September 4, 2012, the Board of Education received a presentation on Real Property analysis and study performed by Dutra-Cerro-Graden. The study was in anticipation of a need to investigate all options to generate local revenues to face severe financial challenges of school districts in California and in particular, New Haven Unified School District. Staff was directed by the Board to proceed with the next steps that includes the formation of a District Advisory Committee consistent with State law. Also, the Board: Welcomed 2012-13 student board members Cindy Nguyen of James Logan High School and Perla Lucatero-Ulloa of ConleyCaraballo High School. Approved a report on actual revenues, expenses and fund balanced for the 2011-12 fiscal year. Approved a resolution in support of Propositions 30 and 38 on the November ballot. Prop 30 would raise an estimated $7 billion to $9 billion for schools and other state priorities by increasing the state sales tax and by increasing state income tax for the top approximately 3 percent of taxpayers. Prop 38 would raise an estimated $10 billion, all for public schools and early childhood development, by increasing income taxes for most Californians.

Additionally, world travel could allow someone to unknowingly bring home a rabid pet. Recently, several British animal rescuers underwent prophylactic rabies vaccines. A puppy imported from Sri Lanka bit all of them and later, was found to be rabid. Here in the United States, more than 20,000 prophylactic doses of human rabies vaccines are given annually. Keeping yourself safe from rabies is easy by following a few simple steps: First, have your pet vaccinated at four months of age for rabies. Then, repeat the vaccination in a year, and then every three years thereafter. Second, avoid contact with wildlife. Rabies still exists in wild animals. Never attempt to remove a wild animal from your property without professional help. Be especially wary of bats. Most human rabies cases in North America are the result of a bat bite. Finally, the Alliance asks that you tell your friends how rabies

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impacts lives around the world. Encourage neighbors and fellow pet owners to vaccinate all of their pets. Rabies can be controlled and potentially even eliminated in many parts of the world.

SUBMITTED BY RICK LAPLANTE The New Haven Boosters Association, which is assisting the New Haven Schools Foundation with a $100,000 pledge to help save cocurricular and extra-curricular activities in the New Haven Unified School District, is inviting the community to a meeting Tuesday, September 11 to discuss fund-raising activities. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Educational Services Center, 34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd. Last year, after the District was forced because of state budget cuts to reduce support for after-school activities, the Foundation and the Boosters raised and donated $100,000 to help fund stipends for the coaches and advisers who oversee athletics, marching band, choir, forensics and other programs. The groups have made another $100,000 pledge for 2012-13 – in fact, they are hoping to raise an additional $25,000 – and looking for volunteers to join the effort. The Foundation is also selling tickets for a drawing for four box seats to see Justin Bieber in concert Saturday, Oct. 6, at Oracle Arena. Lesser packages are selling for more than $1,000 on E-Bay. Tickets for the drawing are priced at $20 for one, $40 for three, $60 for five, $80 for seven and $100 for nine. The winner will be announced Friday, Sept. 21, at halftime of the Logan-Berkeley football game (need not be present to win). Tickets for the drawing are available by calling or emailing the Foundation (471-3850 or info@nhsdfoundation.org). More information is available on the Boosters website (www.newhavenboosters.org) and on the Foundation website (www.nhsfoundation.org).

Concert Schedule HAYWARD Music and Art in the Park Sundays: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. September 16: Celtic Celebration September 23: Original rock/pop music - Kari McAllister & the Sweetspots and Sezu Hayward Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward www.HaywardLodge.org

SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS Olive Hyde Art Guild will tour the Anderson Collection, in Menlo Park, on Thursday, September 20, at 11 a.m. The Anderson Collection is one of the largest private collections of American art and includes a wide variety of art forms, including paintings, drawings, ceramics, artist-made paper, prints, sculptures, and experiments in plastics. During the hour-long tour, we will visit two buildings (handicap accessible). There are no benches in the galleries, but visitors may bring their own ‘carry-along cane/seats’ if they wish. We have been asked to carpool as parking is scarce. The tour is free, and attendees should plan to pay for their own lunches after the tour. Space is limited to 14 participants, so please call Elaina at (510) 651-4441 to reserve your place no later than Friday, September 14. Leave your name and phone number and Elaina will confirm your space and work out carpools. For more information about the Anderson Collection go to www.aacollection.com/About/aaabout2.html.

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Mission San Jose and Logan compete in Monte Vista Invitational BY KENNY JACOBY

oth Mission San Jose and Logan High School competed in the Monte Vista Cross Country Invitational on Tuesday, September 4 in Danville. Twenty high schools participated in the annual event; 705 male runners and 459 female runners. The top seven runners from each school were included in a total team score from which winning schools were determined. For the boys, San Ramon Valley placed first, with an average time of 11:07.92 and a total time of 55:39.56. San Ramon Valley had four of the top nine finishers in the race, total combined finishes of their seven runners was 44. Acalanes placed second with an average time of 11:18.85, and Miramonte placed third with an average time of 11:23.88. The overall winner of the race, Senior Danny Stalters of seventh place Northgate, finished with the impressive time of 10:37.14. Senior Nolan Peterson from Washington High School was a guest participant in the race, and he finished second overall with a time of 10:42.06. Logan finished in sixteenth as a team, and was led by Sophomore Christian Monsalud in 38th place with an 11:53.79. Mission San Jose finished in nineteenth, and was led by Senior Nicholas Ha, who finished in 45th with a time of 12:01.63. Las Lomas took home first place for the girls, with a total time of 1:07:57.54 and an average time of 13:35.51. Host school, Monte Vista, finished in second with an average time of 13:45.27, and Granada took home the bronze with a slightly faster average time of 13:43.35. Because Monte Vista’s total rank between their seven runners was 78 and Granada’s was 96, Monte Vista was able to edge out Granada for second place. Logan and Mission San Jose took 13th and 14th respectively, with their total times less than a minute apart. The fastest time came from Senior Jena Pianin from Amador Valley who finished with an astonishing time of 12:14.43, just under a half a minute faster than the runner up. Junior Amihan Augustine had the fastest time for Logan, finishing in 23rd with a time of 14:04.59. Junior Lindy Zeng finished with the top time for Mission San Jose, coming in 37th place with a 14:38.15.

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Tri-City Stargazer SEPTEMBER 12 – SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: The power of the Uranus/Pluto square creates a blanket over the next four years, but in particular, the next three weeks. As I have written before, Uranus represents social justice and equality for all. Pluto, because of its association with raw power, represents the corporations, banks, governments, and the stock market. Tension between these two principles is rampant now. Numerous events that represent this “war” will no doubt be in the news during this period. At some point in this time frame between now and 2016 there will likely be a bank crisis. It feels to me a bit soon in the process for that to happen yet. However, if there is a run on the banks, the government will surely declare a “bank holiday.” Prepare alternative resources. I hope we will never need that backup.

Aries (March 21-April 20): A significant relationship or a creative venture that began in Aug— Oct of 2010 is arriving at a point of full ripeness. If it has been good, you can review it now with a sense of satisfaction. This is the time in which you cultivate the soil for future growth, or let it begin to shrink naturally. Taurus (April 21-May 20): You have arrived at another turning point with respect to one or more significant relationships. Think about what you started in the fall of 2010. It may have been a new relationship or a fresh creative plan. Now is a time of full maturity of that relationship or new beginning. You can now see clearly what you have learned. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Prepare yourself for surprises and “off the wall” events. If you feel ungrounded, go to the gym or exercise in some other way. This kind of electrical energy can send people reeling, feeling as though the ground has given way. Attending to your body is the antidote. Cancer (June 21-July 21): You are in a reasonably good place with

yourself at this time. Your heart and mind are flowing together. You have no conflict between your feelings and your thoughts about those feelings. This is a time for reflection on important subjects. You can make good decisions now.

want to enjoy things of beauty and romance now. It could be hard to 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!

your sign, is turning direct after a 5 month retrograde period. You may find that your daily activities pick up and you have more balls in the air. Prepare for changes concerning home, hearth and family very soon.

Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): Surprising news, related to finances or relationships, may tilt you on your ear this week. You will need to take time to consider it. However, in your high spirited way, you will find a way to rebalance the situation. You just didn’t expect it right now. Dig deeply into your psyche. You probably already knew this change was coming.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21): In the fall of 2010 you brought one relationship cycle to an end and made a vow to yourself not to repeat the errors again. You began at that time to move forward in your world seeking a new sense of self. Now you are ¾ to completion and you can see the results of that new cycle. This is about your education, not the Others in your life.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18): During the next two weeks surprises and sudden shifts of circumstances will be prominent in your life. You may decide it is time now to make a change you have considered, but no one else knows about. Or you may be surprised by the twists and turns of others in your life.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23September 22): You have been aware through the summer that you need to make some changes in your life. Somehow you have become tied in knots by everyone’s expectations. You may just declare your freedom in some areas, and it is time that you do. Some honesty is necessary in your life.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Forward motion may be hard to accomplish this week. It seems as though there is a blockade in many directions. Do what you can and take a few naps while you wait for the dust to settle. Your unconscious mind, and thus the world, is preventing you from doing something premature.

Libra (September 23-October 22): Your energy is high and your mind is busy at this time. You

Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Pluto, which is transiting

Pisces (February 19-March 20): Your imagination could go overboard this week and you might be overly reactive to imagined slights. Double check on facts, data, and directions that come your way. Misunderstandings may go either way. Make a special effort to keep up with keys, tickets, and other small items.

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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Sundrop Circle ribbon cutting SUBMITTED BY FRANK DE SMIDT PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRANK DE SMIDT Officials from the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce, the City of Milpitas and Robson Homes celebrated the new Sundrop Circle neighborhood with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Jose Esteves, Vice Mayor Pete McHugh and

Sundrop Circle: (center) Mark Robson of Robson Homes with Mayor Jose Esteves,Vice Mayor Pete McHugh and Councilmember Armando Gomez officiate at the ceremony with Chamber CEO Carol Kassab (L) and other guests.

Councilmember Armando Gomez were on hand for the event with Mark Robson of Robson Homes, Milpitas Chamber CEO Carol Kassab and other officials. Members of the St. Germain family, owners of the highly revered Cal Skate rink, which was demolished to make way for the housing project, joined the celebration. Milpitas Chamber of Commerce, City of Milpitas and Robson Homes officials gathered on site for ribbon cutting.

Chamber music project SUBMITTED BY ANN SEITZ PHOTO COURTESY OF ANN SEITZ One of the summer highlights at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Sycamore

Lodge #129, Hayward, is the Odd Fellows Youth Chamber Music Project, now in its third season. The 2012 concert on Saturday, August 11, 2012 hosted the premiere of local musician Austin Graham’s composition. Graham is majoring in music composition at Cal State Hayward and played cello in the quartet for his original work. He received a standing ovation. Graham has been a player with the Odd Fellows Chamber Music project since its inception and has now blossomed into a talented composer. Five groups, of between two and four players, presented 10 different pieces of music on the violin, cello and viola. Many of the players, who joined the project, had not met before. The ensembles rehearsed three nights per week, for two weeks,

before the performance. They not only learned the scores but about trust, responsibility and how to work well in smaller groups, a skill that will stay with them throughout their lives. The 2012 concert offered a wide variety of musicianship and a diverse program - Telemann, Mozart, Haydn and Gershwin. Notably, Gershwin and Graham both composed their works for a composition class at the age of 21. The audience even heard “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix, arranged for classical string quartet. This year’s project drew 18 young players who take individual music lessons or usually work alone. They occupied the Lodge’s many rooms for coaching sessions, tuned their instruments and waited to perform in the acoustically superior main hall. The latter was built in 1868 and its design dates from an era when things were done with care and meeting rooms enhanced voices and instruments. In 1926, the main hall was refurbished, adding the superior acoustics it enjoys today. The hour-long concert was attended by the musicians and their guests and was organized and hosted by IOOF members for whom the presentation of music and the arts to the community is part of their mission. The concert was followed by a reception in the Sycamore dining hall. For more information, visit http://haywardlodge.org/

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16 must be accompanied by an adult. Most cleanups will be held from 8:30 a.m. to approximately noon. One can check the East Bay Regional Park website to choose which area to volunteer at and sign up for. Milpitas residents can volunteer at Coyote Creek at the McCarthy Ranch Trail

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gled, these animals will develop trouble breathing, swimming, hunting, and most importantly, eating. A trapped animal is, in most cases, a dead animal. Birds often confuse plastic for food and have been known to feed it to their young. Once in their stomachs, plastic acts as an appetite suppressant, giving a false feeling of being full, eventually leading to death by starvation. Sea turtles can mistake plastic bags for their favorite food, jellyfish, ending their lives in agonizing pain. Animals aren't the only ones susceptible to the deleterious effects of litter. As items break down, they release chemicals. Cigarette butts are one of the most dangerous pieces of trash as nicotine poisons water. As beach water is tainted and chemical content rises, people swimming in those waters are put at a risk of developing countless skin ailments and worse. In 2011, a record amount of California beach closures illustrated the need to keep beaches and parks as clean as possible. All of these problems can be greatly reduced by people who care enough to volunteer their time to help clean these areas. This month, beach and park volunteer cleanup crews will be formed throughout the entire state for a series of California Coastal Cleanup Day activities, many occurring on Saturday, September 15. East Bay Regional Park District is now accepting volunteer signups for the 28th Annual Shoreline Cleanup Day. Volunteers will join park staff in picking up litter from the various shorelines parks, lakes, and creeks in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Attendees are advised to bring water and snacks, wear closed-toed shoes, layered clothes, and sunscreen. Children under the age of

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a.m. – 12 noon. Check with your local city, visit: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html or call (800)COAST-4U. Local Coastal Cleanup Day activities include: Alameda County Resource Conservation District Castro Valley Creek www.handsonconservation.org Amy Evans (925) 371-0154 x 112 amy.evans@acrcd.org Space is limited; please pre-register at www.handsonconservation.org. City of Fremont Environmental Services Division www.fremont.gov/CoastalCleanupDay Val Blakely (510) 494-4577 vblakely@fremont.gov East Bay Regional Park District Shoreline lakes and parks in Alameda and Contra Costa counties 8:30 a.m. - noon www.ebparks.org Kevin Fox (510) 544-2515 KFox@ebparks.org 1-888-327-2757, option 2 www.ebparksonline.org

Head or Berryessa and Turlacitos Creeks Gill Park on Paseo Refugio near N. Hillview Drive from 9 a.m. to noon. Call (408) 586-2680 to learn more. Please consider doing your part by volunteering for a few hours. Your work, along with the countless other people you're likely to meet, will help promote the survival of our precious wildlife and preserve the beauty of what makes our part of the world a true gem. Coastal Cleanup opportunities are available throughout the Bay Area on Saturday, September 15, most from 9

Santa Clara Valley Water District www.cleanacreek.org Kate Slama & Kathy Machado (408) 265-2607 x2739 kslama@valleywater.org City of Milpitas www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov Steve Smith (408) 586-2640 ssmith@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

Theatre Review

BY JULIE GRABOWSKI PHOTOS BY TERRY SULLIVAN

ouglas Morrisson Theatre continues to delve into the murky waters of family relations with the third production in their Family Portraits series. Based on the 1975 documentary film “Grey Gardens,” Doug Wright’s musical of the same name relies on fact and fiction to tell the story of mother and daughter socialites who decline into reclusiveness and poverty, spending their days in a decaying house overrun with cats, raccoons, fleas, and garbage. We first meet the women in the affluent Beale household, a 28-room estate called Grey Gardens, in East Hampton, Long Island, in July 1941. Edith Bouvier Beale presides over party plans for her daughter and namesake, Little Edie, who is engaged to Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Jr. and gladly on her way out of Grey Gardens and into a life of her own. Little Edie is embarrassed and plagued by the star antics of her songstress mother, who takes any opportunity to do a number, and whose outlandish behavior is blamed for driving previous suitors away. Edith’s own father rebuffs her by saying she was raised to be a lady but has become “an actress without a stage.” Be that as it may, while Little Edie’s life is opening up, Edith is facing the diminishing of her own:

the loss of her daughter, live-in friend and accompanist Gould, as well as her husband. She only wants things to remain the same, to be safe and serene together. The situation is perfectly summed up by Gould: “those on the outside clamoring to get in, those on the inside dying to get out.” Little Edie envisions herself on Broadway or in the movies, while Joe’s eyes are on the White House. Big dreams are afoot, but Major Bouvier’s advice to his granddaughters is simple and singular. In the song “Marry Well” he urges them not to end up spinsters or dilettantes, but “marry well and you’re well on your way.” Well on their way to what exactly is never made clear. Mother and daughter are found 32 years later right where they began; the flowering vines climbing the garden lattices are now dead, the windows are dirty and patched, the floor is rough, the fine furniture gone. Little Edie, now in her 50’s, is still thinking about escaping to New York, but muses “when you live off mother, you can’t be free.” “Grey Gardens” is a rich and fascinating story with so many levels and things to ponder about the tricky nature of dreams and devotion and the sometimes terrible bonds of love. The most interesting thing is that the women are very much aware of their situation and the judgments of the outside world, yet show no shame or em-

barrassment or thoughts of improvement. They have an admirable self-possession and spirit that stands out amid the odd fashion choices and questionable meals. The cast carries the weight of the material well with the second act proving the more interesting and dynamic of the two. There is plenty of humor despite the rock bottom living style, but the longing and loss Little Edie feels is inescapable, and beautifully and heartrendingly expressed in “Around the World” and “Another Winter in a Summer Town.” Jenifer Tice is absolutely magnetic in her dual roles as Edith Bouvier Beale and Little Edie. She fully embodies her characters and lives confidently and convincingly in their skins. Tice is clearly the standout, but has a wonderful compliment in Chris Macomber as the older Edith. The two are a well-matched duo in perfect sync. Melissa Heinrich’s beautiful, strong voice is undeniable, but her performance as Young Little Edie is too obviously a performance, with unvarying bright vocal inflections and a perpetual smile that is offputting. It is only at the end of the song “Daddy’s Girl” toward the bottom of the first act that the phony feeling begins to break and Heinrich is more natural and relatable.

Alexander Murphy is a solid Joe, but really makes his mark with his second role as Jerry, Edith’s young friend who lends the women a helping hand. His slow and loose Jerry is wonderful and spot on, and while Murphy’s accent as Joe is an indefinable one that comes and goes, he nails Jerry’s Boston roots. Really it is only the squalid and isolated living conditions that set the Beales apart from the rest of us. They live their lives with common demons: loss of love, disappointed dreams, family disapproval, duty, guilt, the fear of being alone. And yet amid that heavy load, genuine love and an irrepressible spirit of life makes an indelible mark on all who witness it. "Grey Gardens" runs through September 30 with a post-play discussion to be held after the Saturday matinee on September 22. Tickets are $20 for the 2 p.m. Saturday matinee, and $28 for Thursday through Sunday performances. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (510) 881-6777 or visit online at www.dmtonline.org. Grey Gardens September 6 - 30 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees Douglas Morrisson Theatre 22311 N. Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org Tickets: $20 - $28

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house evolves over time. I’ve said this numerous times to my clients to reassure them when they feel their home is not “finished.” Instead, think of your home as a work in progress. Due to time and budget, it is rare when all changes and improvements can be made all at once. Not only that, but you probably have noticed that your tastes change over time too. What really gives a house a finished, designer look is the thoughtful selection and placement of accessories and furnishings. And the good news is that this work can be done in stages, as your time and budget allow, and as your tastes become more defined. Let’s begin with a basic living room: white walls, wall-to-wall beige carpeting, blinds on the

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windows, a fireplace, sofa, loveseat, coffee table and end tables. Once you’ve got the basics, you can start with Stage 1. Stage 1: First, you paint. Wall color immediately adds interest, and also makes a room feel more complete. Next, find a great art print to hang over your fireplace. Select a color from the art print and purchase some throw pillows for the sofa and love seat. Place a few accessories on your coffee table, such as a nice book, green plant and some candles. Some framed family photos and a small vase of flowers is plenty for your end tables. Do you have enough lighting? How about a floor lamp next to your sofa? Stage 2: You’ve lived with the first layer for a little while, and now you are ready for more. The

Fall Booklegger orientation and training SUBMITTED BY GAIL ORWIG How would you like to have children hanging on your every word? Bring together books, children, and libraries through community service? Become a Booklegger and experience the satisfaction of bringing the joys of reading to children in grades Kindergarten through eighth. Eight weeks of training at the Fremont Main Library will introduce volunteers to booktalking, reading aloud, and storytelling skills; regular visits in the Fremont Unified School District will follow. Training sessions will be held on Tuesday mornings, 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., September 25 through November 13. An orientation meeting for prospective volunteers will be held on Tuesday, September 18 at the Fremont Main Library in Conference Room A from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. If you can commit three to four hours a week to this Award-Winning Program, or have any questions, please call the Children's desk at the Fremont Main Library, (510) 745-1421, and ask for Gail or Karen. Come join us for an exciting volunteer opportunity! Fall Booklegger Orientation Tuesday, September 18 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Fremont Main Library Conference Room A 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

beige carpeting is looking bland and worn in places, but you cannot afford to change it yet. Try placing a colorful area rug in front of your sofa and loveseat. This will give the room an instant punch of color. Then turn your attention to the windows. The blinds are great for privacy, but hanging stationery curtain panels on a decorative rod will really give the windows a finishing touch. Select a color that will complement the area rug and the art print that is still hanging above your fireplace. An indoor tree will give the room a nice touch. And some ledges hung on the wall will provide space to display some family photos. Stage 3: You’ve saved up some money and are now ready to replace the carpet with the cherry

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hardwood floor you’ve been wanting. The same area rug will look great on the new floor. An upholstered chair in a coordinating fabric or leather will add extra seating, and also provide another texture and pattern in the room. Replace the overhead light with a hanging pendant or chandelier. This will look beautiful and also anchor your seating area. Add a piece of furniture that makes a statement: a gorgeous oversized clock, or an antique chest, or an etagere to display treasured collectibles, for example. Over time, as you add your personal touches, your house will evolve into a beautiful, comfortable home.

Library hosts

Live Zoo Animals SUBMITTED BY KAREN PACHECO

The Oakland Zoo will visit Fremont’s main library September 19. Kids are invited to see live animals and learn about animal conservation from a Docent from the Oakland Zoo. Due to seating limitations, free tickets are required for this event and will be available beginning at 12:15 p.m. from the Children’s Information Desk. Zoomobile visit Wednesday, Sept 19 12:30 p.m. Oakland Zoo brings live animals Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

Anna Jacoby of Anna Jacoby Interiors is a local interior designer. Send your design questions to her at info@annajacobyinteriors.com Call or fax her at 510-490-0379 or visit www.annajacobyinteriors.com

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Legislation to stop inhuman trapping practices SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR The California state Assembly approved legislation by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) to provide consumer protection for wildlife trapping and prohibit the most inhumane trapping practices, on August 23, 2012. Senate Bill 1480 directs the state Department of Fish and Game to maintain a list of licensed trappers on its website, requires trappers to provide a written contract to consumers and outlaws the most heinous and cruel methods of animal killing. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett

Alameda County fire departments introduce PulsePoint SUBMITTED BY ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Alameda County Fire Department, the City of Alameda Fire Department, the Fremont Fire Department and the Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Department announced a new state?of?the?art Smartphone Application (App), PulsePoint, which will empower citizens to provide life?saving assistance throughout Alameda County. Interim Alameda County Fire Chief Demetrious Shaffer, PulsePoint Foundation President & San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Fire Chief Richard Price, Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Chief Jim Miguel and Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Director Alex Briscoe held a press conference September 6 to introduce the first multi-agency regional dispatch center to deploy PulsePoint. This innovative, Global Positioning System (GPS) powered iPhone and Android App which will allow community members to provide life?saving assistance to victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Made possible by funding from the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency, App subscribers that have indicated they are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can now be alerted if someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR. If the cardiac emergency is in a public place, the App, using advanced GPS technology, will notify community members in the vicinity of the need for CPR. The App also directs the “community responder” to the exact location of the closest public access Automated External Defibrillator.

Local resident receives book industry foundation scholarship SUBMITTED BY ALISON FOREMAN The Binc Foundation announced August 29, 2012 the recipients of their 2012 Academic Scholarship Program; 35 students, either former Borders employees or their dependents, received scholarship funding for their continuing education. Among the recipients chosen from a pool of 93 applicants is Daniel Correia of Hayward who attends the Academy of Art in San Francisco, majoring in Landscape Architecture. The original vision for the scholarship program was to assist Borders associates and their families but the scope of support for the Binc Foundation has now changed. “We are thrilled to be able to continue to support booksellers,” Binc Foundation Executive Director Pam French said. “Congratulations to all of the scholarship winners. The scholarship program will continue in 2013 but will expand to booksellers in all retail book shops.” Information about how booksellers can apply for the 2013 Scholarship Program will be released in spring 2013. Stay tuned to www.bincfoundation.org for more details.

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Eagle Scout project at Casa Verde Park SUBMITTED BY CITY OF UNION CITY On August 17, Troy Tanizawa from Boy Scouts of America Troop 20 completed his Eagle Scout project at Casa Verde Park. Troy and his helpers planted 68

eastern redbud trees and 120 low- maintenance and water-conserving shrubs. Troy’s project cultivates healthy places and healthy people. Bill Bontadelli, Jesus Banuelos and Eugene Gordillo from Union City Public Works assisted Troy with his project.

BART Milpitas Station Area Construction Begins San Jose, Calif. – On Wednesday, August 29, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) contractor Skanska Shimmick Herzog (SSH), a Joint Venture with LAN/T.Y. Lin, will begin the demolition of existing buildings at the future Milpitas BART Station located at the southeast corner of Montague Expressway and Capitol Avenue. The demolition of one building and one partial building will make way for construction of the new station. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some occasional weekend work. The first phase of the demolition, just east of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks and north of The Crossing at Montague apartments, will take approximately one month to complete. The demolition activities involve the use of heavy construction equipment to crush concrete, tear and shred materials, and to stockpile materials. Buildings will be demolished in sections, from ceiling to floor, from wall section to wall section to protect the crew from structural insecurities. A large number of dump trucks will also be used to haul away debris. To reduce dust and noise and ensure community safety, construction crews will leave an existing portion of the wall immediately adjacent to The Crossings at Montague in place to serve as a barrier to the surrounding community. The future Milpitas BART Station will have a projected daily ridership of 10,000 on opening day, with BART trains expected to arrive every 7.5 minutes. The station features a ground level concourse, below-ground boarding platforms and a seamless connection to VTA’s Montague Light Rail Station. A VTA bus transit center will also offer connections to VTA’s local, limited-stop, and express bus services. Also featured will be convenient private shuttle and “Kiss-and Ride” loading areas, a multi-story parking garage, and on-site bicycle storage. The BART ride from Milpitas to the San Francisco Embarcadero Station will take less than 60 minutes. For additional information on the future Milpitas BART Station please visit http://www.vta.org/bart/images/factsheets/Berr yessa%20Ext%20Milpitas%20Station.pdfand http://www.vta.org/bart/visuallibrary.html.

BART Silicon Valley Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Project is a 16-mile extension of the existing BART system to San Jose, Milpitas and Santa Clara, which will be delivered through a phased approach. The first phase, the Berryessa Extension, is a 10-mile, two-station extension, beginning in Fremont south of the future BART Warm Springs Station and proceeding in the former Union Pacific Railroad right-ofway through Milpitas, the location of the first station, and then to the Berryessa area of north San Jose, at the second station. VTA continues project development activities for the second 6-mile phase of the project that includes a 5.1 mile-long subway tunnel through downtown San Jose, and ends at grade in Santa Clara near the Caltrain Station. Construction on the second phase of the project will commence as additional funding is secured. For more information about BART Silicon Valley, please contact VTA Community Outreach at (408) 934-2662, (TTY only) (408) 321-2330, or visit www.vta.org/bart. About VTA Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA is responsible for bus, light rail and paratransit operations and also serves as the county’s congestion management agency. As such, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management issues, specific highway improvement projects, pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects, and provides these services throughout the county, including the municipalities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.

Governor considers legislation to collect data on Internet crimes SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR Legislation by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) to collect and publish information on Internet-related crimes in two of California’s largest counties passed the Senate on August 23, 2012 and was sent to the governor. Senate Bill 561 directs the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office to collect data on arrests and prosecutions that involve the mis-use of personal information gathered via the Internet. The bill also directs the California Department of Justice to publish the data on its website. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett

A classic tale of horror and suspense detailing the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death. Broadway West Theatre Company, 4000-B Bay Street in Fremont, presents Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, adapted by Victor Gialanella, directed by Paula Chenoweth, September 14 through October 13. Performance times are 8 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There are three Sunday matinees: September 23 and 30 matinee performances begin with a continental brunch (included in price of ticket) at 12:15 pm, and the show begins at 1 pm. The October 7 performance starts at 1 pm with refreshments during intermission (included in price of ticket). For reservations and information, call 510-683-9218, or purchase tickets on our website at www.broadwaywest.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.

Continuing Events Tuesdays, Sep 11 thru Oct 9

Cooking from A-Z for Small Chefs $R

Monday, Sep 8 thru Sunday, Sep 30

Tuesday, Sep 11

Student Art Exhibit

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Mon – Fri: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sat – Sun: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

How to organize & protect your photographs in a post-film world

Cultural Corner (lower level near Sears)

New Park Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 742-2326 www.NewParkMall.com

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Children discover cooking while learning their ABC's. Ages 3 -5

Wednesday, Aug 22 - Saturday, Sep 29

Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 790-5541

I Can See Clearly Now...

Thursdays, Sep 13 thru Oct 18

Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050 www.sungallery@comcast.net

Arabic Calligraphy Classes $R

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Member show of photography, oil, ceramic, & sculpture

Understanding pen, paper and ink

Averroes Institute 43174 Osgood Road, Fremont (510) 509-7919 www.islamicartexhibit.com

Thursday, Aug 23 - Saturday, Oct 13

New Members and Emerging Artists

Preserving Your Images

Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900 Wednesday, Sep 12

Healthy Eating for Older Adults

1:30 p.m. Nutrition information for older adults, family members & service providers

Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464 Thursday, Sep 13

APAPA Town Hall Debate

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Candidates for Fremont Mayor and City Council

American High School 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont kikuma@aol.com

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, Sep 14 thru Sunday, Oct 13

Laying Down the Mark

12 noon - 5 p.m. Pencil drawings, acrylics, pen & ink, and charcoal

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

Art created by Hayward Arts Council

Thursday, Sep 13

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

Grand Opening of SparkPoint Financial Services

Saturday, Sep 1 - Friday, Sep 28

Fall Member Show

Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. - Sun., 12 noon - 4 p.m. Paintings, porcelain & photography

Thursday, Sep 14 thru Sunday, Oct 13

Frankenstein $

Thurs – Sat: 8 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. Classic tale of horror and suspense detailing an ill-fated experiment

Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org Fridays, Sep 14 thru Oct 19

San Leandro Art Association 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro (510) 635-5129 Saturday, Sep 1 - Sunday, Sep 30

Art of Antoinette Martinez

6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Abstract art

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004 www.amart84888@aol.com

Become a Jr. Paleontologist, learn about animals & play with water. Ages 3 - 5

Niles Program Center 470 School Street, Fremont (510) 791-4318 Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sep 4 thru Dec 27

Live Band Dance

Tues: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Thurs: 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. Billy Smith Band, Bob Wiseman Band & Richard Herman Trio

Hayward Area Senior Center 22325 North Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6766 Thursday, Sep 6 thru Sunday, Sep 30

"Grey Gardens" $

Thur – Sat: 8 p.m. (Sun: 2 p.m.) Musical tale of eccentric mother & daughter

Douglas Morrison Theatre 22311 N Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org Thursdays, Sep 6 thru Oct 25

"Thrill the World" Dance Moves $R

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library

Tell A Friend

Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480

A positive path for spiritual living

Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM

Learn the moves & join worldwide simultaneous dance of "Thriller." Ages 13 & up

Fremont Community Center Lake Elizabeth 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 494-4322 Fridays, Sep 7 thru Sep 28

Toddler Ramble: Color of the Marsh

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Nature class for ages 1 to 3

Rev. Ken Daigle Senior Minister

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

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

One stop financial education center

Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St., Fremont (510) 574-2000 www.sparkpointcenters.org Thursday, Sept 13 - Monday, Sep 17

Circus Vargas $

Thurs., 8 p.m., Fri. - Sat., 5 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun., 4 p.m.& 7 p.m., Mon., 7 p.m. Acrobats, aerialists, clowns and more

New Park Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 793-5683 Thursday, Sep 13 - Saturday, Sep 15

Mill Creek Ramblers

Thurs: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri & Sat: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Mad Science: Preschool Earthworks $R

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Live Blue Grass & Country music Tuesday, Sep 11

FRC CalFresh/Food Stamp Clinic R

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Low income families get help applying for benefits. Call for an appointment

Fremont Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St., Fremont (510) 574-2000

Mission Pizza & Pub 1572 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-6858 www.missionpizza.com

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Friday, Sep 14

Saturday, Sep 15

Fremont Candidate's Forum

An Evening with Singing Pastors

Comedy Short Subject Night $

Mayor, City Council & School Board candidates answer questions

5:30 p.m.

"The Immigrant," "I Do", "The Scarecrow" & "The Finishing Touch"

Mission San Jose High School 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont (510) 657-3600 email: cubwired@comcast.net

Shiloh Baptist Church 22582 S Garden Ave., Hayward (510) 783-4066 www.shilohbchayward.com

Friday, Sep 14-Sunday, Sep 16

Saturday, Sep 15

School-Age Storytime

The Pleasanton Harvest Festival $

Beneficial Spiders $R

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For children grades kindergarten - 4th

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Unique and affordable arts and crafts

Dispel myths & learn how spiders contribute to the ecosystem. Adults only

Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton (925) 426-7600 www.harvestfestival.com

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

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

Friday, Sep 14

Saturday, Sep 15

"Cheap Fun" $

The Junior Commission on the Status of Women Summit - R

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Concert, entertainment & more

7:30 p.m.

Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA (510) 494-1411 Saturday, Sep 15

7:30 p.m. Story of four young adults. Contains adult humor

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

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Conference to raise awareness of high school girls on social issues

Saturday, Sep 15

Youth Uprising Center 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland (510) 271-9128 www.acjcsummit.eventbrite.com

California Coastal Cleanup Day - R

Saturday, Sep 15

8:30 a.m. - 12 noon

BBQ to Die For $

Volunteers pick up litter & recyclables. Bring water, snacks & wear closed-toe shoes.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Shoreline Coastal Cleanup Lakes, Shoreline Parks & Creeks, Alameda County (510) 544-2515 www.ebparksonline.org

San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery Corner of Usher St & College St, San Lorenzo (510) 581-2516 www.haywardareahistory.org

Food, raffle & tour of cemetery. Proceeds support restoration project

Saturday, Sep 15

Eddie & Friends in Concert

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Live music with Eddie Saubolle

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004 www.fremontcoffee.com Saturday, Sep 15

Animal Tracking

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Learn the fine art of looking for animals. Ages 8 & up

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 Sunday, Sep 16

Celtic Celebration

1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Music & art. Bring a blanket, lawn chair & picnic (no alcohol)

Hayward Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward

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Sunday, Sep 16

Monday, Sep 17

Wednesday, Sep 19

Thursday, Sep 20

BBQ and Folk Jam $

Community Emergency Response Team Training - R

Zoomobile visits the library

CA State Retiree Luncheon $R

4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kayaking - Family Discovery $R

12:30 p.m.

12 noon

Enjoy food and live music

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

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

Learn basic paddling techniques, equipment & safety

Learn emergency assistance procedures

Oakland Zoo brings live animals; free event but tickets required

Quarterly meeting of Chapter 1: East Bay Area

Tickets will be available at Children’s Information Desk at 12:15 p.m. Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

Francesco’s Hegenberger and Pardee Dr. (510) 523-7188

Quarry Lakes 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont (510) 795-4895

For residents of Hayward or Fairview Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 583-4948

SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS

aking a mark has been a popular means of public expression throughout human history. Prehistoric cave art in Europe, dating back approximately 40,000 years, illustrate the human desire to communicate visual ideas. What began as primitive cave paintings has morphed into an endless variety of ways to express oneself to other humans. For the exhibit “Laying Down the Mark,” curator Sandra Hemsworth has selected eight Bay Area artists who think in different ways about the approach and technique of mark making in their work through different materials. For the series “Sycamore Branches” artist Will Tait has combined his love of hiking in Sunol Regional Wilderness with his desire to communicate the three dimensional nature of the world in which we live through his pencil drawings. Tait’s work is primarily in private commissions; however his public commissions include the mural in the Mt. Tamalpais visitor center. His work is also in the permanent collection of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, and UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. Working with acrylics Fremont artist Diego Marcial Rios uses complex imagery to convey social themes such as death, economic injustice, as well as birth and regeneration. Rios’ fine art has been included in more than 400 exhibits from Japan to Bul-

garia. His work is included in several Museum Collections including The Auchenbach Foundation Collection at the Palace

Nathan Oliveira exhibition at Humane Society Silicon Valley

SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER SIMONSEN Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) has a unique opportunity to share with the Tri-Cities. Beginning on September 14 and running through the weekend, the paintings of the late, renowned local artist Nathan Oliveira will be showcased at HSSV. Loaned by his loving family and friends from their personal collections, many of these dog paintings have never been seen by the public. Who was Nathan Oliveira? Oliveira was a world-renowned American painter, printmaker, and sculptor. An art professor at Stanford, Oliveira was a leader and vital contributor in the Bay Area Figurative movement of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. His artwork is in most major collections across the country and around

the world, including the Smithsonian, Whitney, and MOMA museums. Why the dog? A longtime HSSV supporter and member of the Honorary Board, Oliveira loved dogs and other animals and throughout his career featured many of them in his most famous and important paintings. This event will showcase Oliveira’s dog paintings, particularly those of Max, his dear companion and favorite Rottweiler. An Exhibition of Art by Nathan Oliveria September 14 - 16 September 14 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. September 15 and 16 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas (408) 262-2133 www.hssv.org

of the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco, and Museo National De La Estampa in Mexico City. He has also illustrated a number of books and his work is part of a number of public collections. Using pen and black ink Lafayette artist Dwight Yassany creates images as they appear in nature, soft, bold, and striking. Although without color, his goal is to achieve a natural look by creating a feeling of texture and light rather than the stark contrast of black and white. In his latest drawings he has incorporated biblical references which illustrate a theme. San Francisco artist Claire Brees works with a variety of media and materials exploring to see where they will lead her. For the charcoal pieces in this show she wanted to work not only with the strength and power of charcoal, but also to explore its more fluid and delicate aspects. With a Master’s of Fine Arts, Brees currently teaches art full-time at the City College of San Francisco.

Gary Comoglio’s primary medium is Relief Printmaking, but he also works in etching and lithography. Comoglio, an Alameda artist, seeks in his work to expand on surrealism, cubism and modernist images. He works full time at the Academy of Art University. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors for the California Society of Printmakers. In her Oakland studio Jennifer Jastrab works with graphite pencils, paper, pigment, and scouring pads to build images which capture a reverie of human experience. Jastrab who by the age of eight wanted to be an artist, holds a Master of Arts from John F. Kennedy University in Berkeley. Additional artists included in this exhibit are Peter Baczek, and Lincoln Rogala. “Laying Down the Mark” opens at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery with a reception from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 14 and runs through October 13. Laying Down the Mark September 14 - October 13 Thursday – Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. Opening reception Friday, September 14 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.fremont.gov/

Snow Elementary School garden project

SUBMITTED BY MARLA BLOWERS, NEWARK OPTIMIST CLUB On a cloudy Saturday morning, eight Newark Optimist members, six Home of Christ Church members, Snow Elementary School Principal Robin Sehrt, and some of the school’s parents gathered up their gardening tools and worked to refurbish the school garden. The garden had not been used in three years and was overgrown with weeds and crab grass. Newark Optimist Marla Blowers organized the project in the spring. Waste Management EarthCare granted a donation of seven cubic yards of compost and the club paid the delivery fee. Waste Management donated a 14 cubic foot green waste dumpster. As Blowers worked with the school, the project started gaining momentum. School parent Ruby Mc Grath, also a member of Home of Christ Church, drew into the community service project, Pastor Dean Chao and congregants, including children. The lead garden teacher at Snow is teacher Carole Prior, who has worked with the garden since its inception. With several raised planter boxes, there is plenty of room for students to experience the joy of planting seeds, caring for them, and reaping the harvest. There is also an area of the garden given over to fruit trees, a hay bale circle for teaching, a pond, and native plants. Prior hopes that one day the area will serve as a demonstration garden for the community, as well as the school. The sun came out mid morning and the volunteers were very grateful for the Newark breeze. As they worked together for the good of Snow Elementary, the volunteers pulled weeds, pruned trees and bushes, watched as the dumpster filled, and laughed together. It was a great community effort for the good of the children. Big thanks go out to all who participated, as well as to Waste Management. It was a very good day in Newark!

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Mission San Jose Football falls just short in dramatic finish SUBMITTED BY MARISA LENCI On Thursday, September 6, the Mission San Jose [MSJ] varsity football team played Ygnacio Valley (YV) High School in a preseason game. Although they lost, it was a nail-biter all the way up to the last four seconds of the game. In the first quarter, YV came out strong against MSJ’s defense, scoring a touchdown in the first few minutes of the game on a rush by the quarterback, and executing a two point conversion to make the score 0-8. MSJ came back on the next drive with a long rush by Ismail Shafi up to YV’s 20 yard line, but had to settle for a field goal kicked by Eric Gonzalez. YV quickly came back and scored again with a 30-yard rush for another touchdown and two-point conversion, making the score 3-16. In the second quarter, YV scored another touchdown but failed to complete the two-point conversion, setting the score at 322. However, MSJ’s offense

stepped it up in the second quarter with another long run from Shafi, this time for a touchdown. Shafi would score again in the half, as would James Gao, after two successful long drives. The two scoring drives were highlighted by a 58-yard pass from quarterback Tamim Sarwary to Shafi, and a 31-yard rush by Saleem Karim. Going into halftime, MSJ had come back and was in the lead, 23-22. In the third quarter, MSJ’s defense started to come apart. YV scored quickly, making the score 23-29. YV then scored again not long after the previous touchdown, and again later in the quarter after a five-yard rushing touchdown. Going into the final quarter, YV led 23-42. Although MSJ was well behind to start the fourth quarter, they were determined to fight back. Sarwary started off MSJ’s next drive with a 30-yard scramble to YV’s 30 yard line. On the next play, he threw to Shafi for another touchdown, closing to

gap to 30-42. On the following kickoff, YV fumbled the ball and MSJ recovered it on the 50 yard line, regaining possession. Sarwary threw to Shafi again for a 24-yard completion, and on the next play, Sarwary tossed an 18yard pass to Gao for a touchdown, making the score 37-42 with time running out. Still down by five points with 19 seconds left in the game, Sarwary completed a 30 yard pass to Yousef Ghanmeh to get MSJ down to Ygnacio’s 20-yard line. Unfortunately, MSJ received two 5-yard penalties to push them back to the 30 yard line with four seconds to go. In Hail Mary fashion, Sarwary tossed the ball to James Gao in the end zone, but it fell incomplete, sealing the win for YV. Although MSJ fell just short of the win, they put up a solid fight and played a great game. MSJ Football is expecting a huge turn-around this season, as the new coaching staff, led by head coach Sam Baugh, hopes to embrace their new slogan, “Trust the Process.”

Ohlone College vs. College of the Siskiyous Women’s Volleyball SUBMITTED BY COACH JEREMY PEÑAFLOR

Thursday, September 6 At Ohlone Ohlone defeats Siskiyous, 3-0 (25-12, 25-21, 28-26)

Elite Eagles Soar in Labor Day Invitational WRITTEN BY ALEX EBARLE The Elite Eagles soccer team competed as part of 10 Boys U19 teams in the 33rd Annual Labor Day Invitational held in Newark. With a convincing 3-0 victory over San Francisco Napoli in their first match, Elite Eagles followed up with a 2-0 shutout over the Vallejo Chelsea. In their third outing, they defeated a strong Madera Redstar Coyote’s squad 1-0. This set up a battle for local bragging rights between the Newark Argonauts and Elite Eagles. The Newark Argonauts advanced to the final with wins over the Mission SF Aztecs, Mt. Hamilton Tigres, and Clovis Crossfire. Both the Elite Eagles and Newark Argonauts are part of Newark Soccer Club’s competitive soccer program referred to as Newark Elite. The upstart Eagles struck first and convincingly with a shot launched from about 40 yards out. The Argonaut keeper could only admire the vapor trail extending from striker Juan Olvera Venegas’ boot as the ball sailed through the upper shelf, dead center into the back of the net. The Elite Eagles sideline and players on the pitch erupted with the triumph of the moment. The Argonauts were eventually able to capitalize on a rare mistake in the Elite Eagles defense that had only allowed a single goal in four outings. The Argonaut sideline and their players celebrated as they sensed the momentum could be shifting their way.

With the match knotted at one goal apiece, Elite Eagles scored a second goal nearly identical to their first. The airstrike was launched from about 35 yards out from the right foot of Olvera Venegas again. The ball sailed through the Argonaut defense to the upper center of the back of the net, almost identical to the first goal. As the sounds of joy rose up from the Elite Eagles players and fans, all sensed they had just witnessed the game winner. They were correct; the Elite Eagles defeated the Newark Argonauts in a tough, physical battle. The final tally: 21. Coach Jose Ramirez attributed the success of the Elite Eagles to a total team effort. The near perfect defense throughout the tournament included dominant performances from defenders Sergio Cruz (1 goal), Juan Jauregui, Valerio Ruelas, and Derick Rivas. Elite Eagles keeper, Jaime Guzman, contributed to the dominance with countless saves, including a blocked PK from the mark. The midfield excelled with strong performances from Jacob Dougherty (1 Goal, 1 Assist), Jesus Nevarez, Jason Guevara (1 Assist), Jorge Rodriguez, Eric Gomez, David Rodriguez, Juan Sanchez, Alvaro Barrajas, Omar Fajardo, and Edgar Unzueta. Juan Olvera Venegas (3 Goals, 2 Assists) and Jose Andrade (3 Goals) left opposing defenses in the dust. Other team members contributing to the tournament victories include Moises Gonzalez, Jordan Thomas, Luis Rodriguez, Jose Banuelos, Victor Perez, Israel Cozar, and Derek Casey.

Top Row: Coach Jose Ramirez, Gerardo Rodriguez, Sergio Cruz, Derek Casey, Moises Gonzalez, Edgar Unzueta, Jaime Guzman, Jacob Dougherty, Jordan Thomas, Derick Rivas, Juan Olvera Venegas, Juan Sanchez, Alvaro Barrajas, Jorge Rodriguez, Coach Alex Ebarle Front Row: Eric Gomez, Luis Rodriguez, Jesus Nevarez, Juan Jauregui, Valerio Ruelas, Jason Guevara, David Rodriguez, Omar Fajardo, Jose Andrade Not Pictured: Jose Banuelos, Israel Cozar,Victor Perez

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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).

Fremont City Council September 4, 2012 Consent Calendar: Revise City Finance Retention Schedule Reject all bids for Development Center retrofit Authorize agreement with Alameda County for mental health services Authorize agreement with Alameda County for health promoter project Authorize agreement with Alameda County for treatment team for seniors Authorize agreement with Alameda County for Family Opportunity Hub programs Exchange 529 square feet of parkland in Irvington Community Park for contiguous private property of Our Lady of Guadalupe Allow construction of an 11,343 square foot two-story addition to St. Paul United Methodist Church at 33350 Peace Terrace Increase police staffing by four officers Council Referral: Direct staff to review current smoking policies to increase protection against smoking and second-hand smoke

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

Thursday, Sept 13 APAPA* Town Hall Debate 5:30 p.m. Fremont Mayor and City Council American High School 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont kikuma@aol.com * Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association with the Asian Business Alliance and Citizens for Better Community. Friday, Sept 14 Kimber Park Candidate Forum 7 p.m. Mission San Jose High School 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont www.savekimberpark.com Monday, Sept 17 League of Women Voters 7 p.m. Propositions 30 & 38 Fremont Congregation Church 38255 Blacow Rd., Fremont www.lwvfnuc.org Wednesday, Sept 19 Fremont Chamber of Commerce 6 p.m. Fremont Mayor 7 p.m. Fremont City Council Fremont Adult School 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont (510) 795-2244 www.fremontbusiness.com Wednesday, Sept 19 APAPA* Voters’ Education Town Hall Debate 5:30 p.m. Hayward Unified School District Additional speakers: Alameda County Supervisors, Assembly District 20, Congress Skywest Golf Course Restaurant

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Law and Democracy Lecture SUBMITTED BY WILLIAM H. HANSON, J.D. Chabot College will kick off its International Democracy Day celebrations with its Second Annual Law and Democracy Day lecture by Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle, “Why Civic Engagement Matters: Reclaiming Lives and Sustainable Development,” on September 13th. Supervisor Valle’s lecture is the second in Chabot College’s new Law and Democracy Lecture Series. The United Nations has designated September 15th as the International Democracy Day, and the annual lecture is in observance of this day. One of Chabot’s college-wide learning goals is civic responsibility. A primary goal of the Law and Democracy Lecture Series is to expose students and the broader community to a wide range of ideas and policy issues that impact our communities. Supervisor Valle’s service and commitment to the community extends over 32 years as a business owner and community leader, a former council member for the City of Union City, a Vietnam veteran, and a Chabot College Alum. Having grown up in Union City, Supervisor Valle

1401 Golf Course Rd., Hayward kikuma@aol.com * Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association with the Asian Business Alliance and the Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County. Thursday, Sept 20 League of Women Voters 7:00 p.m. Assembly District 25 7:45 p.m. Fremont Unified School District Fremont Unified School District Community Room 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont (510) 794-5783 www.lwvfnuc.org Friday, Sept 21 League of Women Voters 7:00 p.m. Fremont Mayor 8:10 p.m. Fremont Council Fremont Council Chambers 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont (510) 794-5783 www.lwvfnuc.org Friday, Sept 21 Hayward Demos 7 p.m. Hayward Unified School District; Alameda County Supervisors New Bridges Westminster Hills Outreach Center 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward (510) 538-0209 http://haywarddemos.org Friday, Sept 21 League of Women Voters Lunch Forum 11:30 a.m. State Propositions San Lorenzo Village

truly understands the needs of our local community, and the importance of providing opportunities for our youth and college students within Southern Alameda County. A community leader that creates and implements programs and services for underrepresented populations in our local cities, Supervisor Valle is a mentor that knows the critical role education plays in sustaining our economy and our democratic processes. The lecture series is sponsored by the Chabot College Social Sciences Division, Associated Students of Chabot College, and the Office of the President. For information, please visit the website at www.chabotcollege.edu/SocialSciences. Law and Democracy Thursday, Sep 13 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Reed L. Buffington Visual and Performing Arts Center Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-6700 www.chabotcollege.edu Free and open to the public. Permit parking is $2

Bill to curb blight signed into law SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on August 27, 2012, that Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has signed Assembly Bill 2314 into law. Authored by Assemblymember Wilmer Carter, D-Rialto, the legislation provides local government and receivers with additional tools to fight neighborhood blight caused by vacant homes. Empty, foreclosed homes invite squatters, bug infestation and crime in communities, which hurts the market value of neighboring properties. AB 2314 will give new homeowners additional time to remedy code violations and would help compel the owners of foreclosed property to pay for upkeep. Other components of the Homeowners Bill of Rights are pending in the state legislature. For more information on the California Homeowner Bill of Rights, go to www.oag.ca.gov.

Homes Association Hall 377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo (510) 538-9678 www.lwvea.org

34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City (510) 794-5783 www.lwvfnuc.org

Monday, Sept 24 League of Women Voters 7:00 p.m. Alameda County Supervisors 8:15 p.m. Union City City Council Union City Council Chambers 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City (510) 794-5783 www.lwvfnuc.org

Thursday, Sept 27 League of Women Voters 7:30 p.m. Ohlone Trustees, Area 2 8:15 p.m. Congressional District 17 Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 794-5783 www.lwvfnuc.org

Tuesday, Sept 25 League of Women Voters and San Leandro Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m. San Leandro Council Districts 2, 4, 6 Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro (510) 538-9678 www.lwvea.org Wednesday, Sept 26 League of Women Voters and Castro Valley TV 6 p.m. BART District 5 7 p.m. Castro Valley Unified School District Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 538-9678 www.lwvea.org Wednesday, Sept 26 League of Women Voters 7:00 p.m. New Haven Unified School District 8:15 p.m. Assembly District 20 Hew Haven Administrative Offices

Thursday, Sept 27 League of Women Voters 6:30 p.m. Hayward Unified School District Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 538-9678 www.lwvea.org Monday, Oct 1 League of Women Voters 6:30 p.m. San Lorenzo Unified School District San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Hall 377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo (510) 538-9678 www.lwvea.org Wednesday, Oct 3 League of Women Voters 6 p.m. Assembly District 20 7 p.m. Alameda County Supervisor District 2 Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 538-9678 www.lwvea.org

Friday, Oct 5 League of Women Voters 6:30 p.m. Hayward Unified School District Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 538-9678 www.lwvea.org Wednesday Oct 10 Milpitas Community Education Endowment 7 p.m. Milpitas Mayor and City Council Barbara Lee Senior Center 40 North Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas (408) 890-7499 www.mceefoundation.org Wednesday, Oct 17 Cherryland Elementary School PTA and Eden United Church of Christ 6 p.m. Hayward Unified School District Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St., Hayward (510) 582-9533. Thursday, Oct 25 Voter Education Night* 5:30 p.m. Hayward Unified School District; propositions on Hayward ballots Fairway Park Baptist Church Gym 31310 Medinah St., Hayward (510) 785-3663 southhaywardparish@hotmail.com * Sponsored by South Hayward Neighborhood Collaborative, South Hayward Parish, Community Resources for Independent Living, League of Women Voters and Fairway Park Neighborhood Association.

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CITY OF UNION CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Union City for the purpose of considering the following: Municipal Code Amendment (AT-12-003) The City of Union City is proposing to introduce an Ordinance (AT-12-003) modifying Title 7 to incorporate the requirements listed in the Alameda County Waste Management Authority “Mandatory Recycling Ordinance” that address mandatory commercial recycling and the “Single-use Bag Reduction Ordinance” that prohibit certain grocery and retails stores from distributing single-use carryout bags, add requirements for waste and recycling enclosures and compactors, and consolidate the requirements associated with solid waste, organic waste, and recyclable materials into Chapter 7.04 and delete Chapter 7.06. Updates to Title 18 are also proposed to reference the requirements listed in Chapter 7.04. The Alameda County Waste Management Authority prepared and certified the “Mandatory Recycling and Single Use Bag Reduction Ordinances Environmental Impact Report” (“certified EIR”) for the mandatory recycling ordinance and single-use bag reduction ordinance, which satisfied the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The proposed amendments to Title 7 are within the scope of the certified EIR. The proposed amendments also include regulations regarding trash enclosures and compactors that were not addressed in the certified EIR. Those regulations are exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (existing facilities), 15302 (replacement or reconstruction of existing structures), 15303 (new construction of small structures), 15307 (actions by regulatory agencies for protection of natural resources), 15308 (actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment), and 15061(b)(3), the general exemption for projects with no potential for a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission reviewed the project at its September 6, 2012 meeting and recommended approval to the City Council on a 5-0 vote. For further information regarding this project, contact Carmela Campbell, Planning Manager, at (510) 675-5316. CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 25, 2012 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. JOAN MALLOY Economic & Community Development Director CNS#2375715

CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG-12645620 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Cleofe F. Orara in behalf of Autumn Maryann Moriana-Orara for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Cleofe F. Orara in behalf of Autumn Maryann Moriana-Orara filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Autumn Maryann Moriana-Orara to Autumn Maryann Orara-Moriana The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 12/7/2012 (Fri), Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Whats Happenings Tri City Voice - Fremont Date: Aug 28, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2/12 CNS-2373010# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12645210 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Rajesh Kaul, Manju Kaul for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Rajesh Kaul, Manju Kaul filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Dhruv Kaul to Dhruv - R - Kaul The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 11/30/12, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice Date: Aug. 24, 2012 /s/ Illegible Judge of the Superior Court 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/12 CNS-2371442#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469280 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Barebottom Golf and Sporting Goods, 3254 Mission View Dr., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda The Fun Tool Store 4 Pros, LLC, California, 3254 Mission View Dr., Fremont,CA 94538 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company 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/ Richard W. Wariner, Operating Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 06, 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). 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2/12 CNS-2375727# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468869 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nusilica, 711 Yurok Ct., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Syed Khalid Azim, 711 Yurok Ct., Fremont, CA 94539 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Syed Khalid Azim This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 23, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468934 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Yaadein, 4356 Queen Anne Dr., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Tarlochan S. Walia, 4505 Brookfield Dr., Sacramento, CA 95823 Anita Balkumar, 4356 Queen Anne Dr., Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tarlochan Walia, Anita Balkumar This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 27, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/12 CNS-2371206# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468876 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TL Assembly, 41353 Albrae St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda 389 San Andreas Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035 Tuan Le, 389 San Andreas Ave., Milpitas, CA 95035 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/ Tuan Le This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 23, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/12 CNS-2369836# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468754 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Taggar Trucking, 44790 S. Grimmer Blvd., Ste. 103, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda, 37950 Fremont Blvd., #29, Fremont, CA 94536, Alameda County Rajvinder Kaur, 37950 Fremont Blvd., #29, 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 8-20-2012 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/ Rajvinder Kaur This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 20, 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). 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/12 CNS-2367351# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468722 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Shailesh Gandhi dba the UPS Store #1805, 3984 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Shailesh Gandhi, 38400 Garway Dr., 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/ Shailesh Gandhi This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 20, 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). 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/12 CNS-2367092#

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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468671 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Clicksology, 34748 Hemet Common, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Clicksology LLC, California, 34748 Hemet Common, Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by a limited liability company 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/ Michael Delos Reyes, Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 16, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/12 CNS-2366312#

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468204-205 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. S.W.I.R. L, 2. The Switchers, 1188 Huron Lane, Hayward, CA 94545, County of Alameda Yvetta Doll Franklin, 1188 Huron Lane, Hayward, CA 94545 Ramona L. Thomas, 28826 Bayheights Rd., Hayward, CA 94545 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 August 06, 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/ Yvetta D. Franklin, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 06, 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). 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/12 CNS-2363585#

GOVERNMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted in the office of the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Department, 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 300, Oakland, CA NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCES for RFP #9001012MAC Media Advocacy Consultation Services North County - Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, September 20, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Department, 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 300, Oakland, CA Response Due by 2:00 PM on October 12, 2012 County Contact: Julie Twichell at (510) 567-8252 or via email: julie.twichell@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 9/11/12 CNS-2373172# 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 September 26, 2012, at which time they will be opened and read out loud in said building for: CITYWIDE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. PWC8767 PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Irvington Community Center, located at 41885 Blacow Road, Fremont, CA. 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/

CORINA CAMPBELL PURCHASING MANAGER CITY OF FREMONT 9/4, 9/11/12 CNS-2370558#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JASON LOUIE CASE NO. RP12645763 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JASON LOUIE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RAYMOND LOUIE AND EVA LOUIE in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RAYMOND LOUIE AND EVE LOUIE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 10-92012 at 9:30 A.M. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: FAYE LEE, ESQ., LAW OFFICES OF BRESLER & LEE, ONE DANIEL BURNHAM COURT, SUITE 270C, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109, Telephone: 415-7767177 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/12 CNS-2375346# AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANITA WAIPING NG CASE NO. RP12638015 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Anita Waiping Ng A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Doris Wai Han Ng in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Doris Wai Han Ng be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on September 18, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: John P. McGrath, 1940A Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595, Telephone: 925-938-6107 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/12 CNS-2367999#

Letter to the Editor Red light camera program has minimal impact The red light camera program in Fremont continues with only marginal impact on reducing red light running. Data from the last 3.5 years at any intersection or time period or overall results reflect that sometimes violations go up; sometimes they go down. There is no real discernible reason or pattern. Could fluctuations in the average daily traffic be a factor? Perhaps. Could results from intersections carrying commute traffic differ from intersections carrying largely local traffic? Perhaps. There is one, and only one, location where a positive result has undeniably been achieved; at Mission Blvd. and Mohave Dr. Why? Because on Nov 18, 2010, the yellow light was extended 7/10's of a second. The result has been that the incidents of red light running were reduced by half. This reduction occurred overnight. To all who say such an engineering strategy would only be temporary and that the rate of violation will rebound, I say, where is that evidence? There has been no rebound and it has been 20 months. So, why has this simple solution not been implemented at the other nine photo enforced locations or at the other 180 signalized intersections in Fremont? Roger Jones, Fremont

Letter to the Editor

Response to graffiti removal letter (Larry Borges,TCV Sept 4) Larry, don’t hold your breath until you receive a response from Fremont City Council members. I firmly believe you will just expire from lack of oxygen! Our City Council members have given away their authority to contact City departments directly. Fremont’s City Manager, not our elected representatives, holds the power in Fremont according to Fremont Municipal Code: Sec. 2-2107. Duties and powers The city manager shall be the administrative head of the government of the city under the direction and control of the city council, . . . and he shall have the powers set forth in the following subsections: (a)Enforcement of laws. To see that all laws and ordinances of the city are duly enforced and that all franchises, permits and privileges granted by the city are faithfully observed. (b)Control, etc., of officers and em-

ployees. To control, order and give directions to all heads of departments, and to subordinate officers and employees of the city through their department head; Sec. 2-2108. Council to deal through city manager. The city council and its members shall deal with the administrative services of the city only through the city manager, except for the purpose of inquiry; and neither the city council nor any member thereof shall give orders to subordinates of the city manager. Fred Diaz, Fremont City Manager, also had a letter to the editor in that same September 4 issue of the TCV, stating Fremont has outsourced some maintenance and landscaping to the private sector. This transition may be part of your graffiti removal problem. Personally, I think park administration instead of maintenance should have

been outsourced. I believe maintenance was doing a terrific job on a reduced budget while administration continued to create neighborhood nuisances, turning neighborhood streets and streets near schools under Fremont City Recreation Department oversight when used for recreational purposes into recreational-use parking lots. Although our City Manager’s annual salary could be compared to President Obama’s and he rather recently hired an Assistant City Manager, my experience is that he resides in an almost impenetrable ivory tower. Fremont Planning Department’s Code Enforcement Unit probably won’t do you much good either. Please vote in the November election. It’s a jungle out here! Faye McKay, Fremont

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Child Care, the new gold rush Kimber Park development now includes a child care facility. Earlier plans, rebuffed by most Kimber Park residents, have now resulted in a last ditch effort - a new draft Environmental Impact Report - for development of 12.72 acres of open space/recreational use in Kimber Park (i.e. Kimber Park Commons). The new proposal destined for City Council consideration is outlined as:

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he boom continues! Although previously warned that the presence of child care facilities in almost every shopping center in Fremont is not the best use of space and does not create synergy with other businesses, the lure and promises to make kids geniuses, Stanford alumni and earn perfect SAT scores is irresistible. A horde of parents continue to charge toward the holy grail of advanced placement in schools and ultimate entry into prestigious colleges and universities. With high demand and limited capacity at public and private schools, how many kids will qualify and how much will parents pay to make sure their offspring are judged exceptional? It is no longer enough for kids to lead a normal childhood and enjoy a bit of free time with friends. The steady drumbeat is to excel at all costs; similar to the Sonny and Cher song, The Beat Goes On… The beat goes on, beat goes on Drums keep pounding a rhythm to the brain La de da de de, la de da de da There appears to be no end to demand for child care facilities. Even a proposed

“The proposed Preliminary Planned District is comprised of 18 single-family homes, which would be located primarily on the eastern portion of the project site around a common open space area. The proposed project also includes renovation of an existing private tennis and swim club, which would include retaining three of the existing 13 tennis courts, renovation of the existing clubhouse, swimming pool and spa, and the construction of a 3,540-square-foot childcare facility and 2,100-square-foot café for a total of 11,670 square feet. A pond would be constructed in the southwestern portion of the project site that would serve as a retention basin for stormwater runoff within the project site.” Somehow, not only has the message of no residential development been dismissed by the developer but now proposed a child care center is included in the mix. Why not trade serene open and recreational space of Kimber Park for homes, a few tennis courts and a child care facility? It appears that families are willing to pay inordinate sums to assure that if their child does not possess a genius gene, a suitable facsimile will be implanted. This may be another method to make the Kimber Park project economically viable with construction of a few less homes. Is this proper use of the land? Maybe so; after all, one previous proposal included a cemetery. The future of

Kimber Park open space may literally be used for cradle-to-grave services. An alternative without residential and child care development may actually resist the urge of property owners to plant child care services on every corner. It may be time to call a halt to the proliferation of such facilities in inappropriate locations. Although income for landlords is enticing, how does this help the welfare of other tenants and the City? City planners usually recognize that economic prosperity is a function of multiple facets of each community. Educational systems used to recognize the benefits of broad learning experiences rather than simply turning out tech geeks. Although some children can handle parental and societal pressure to consistently perform at a high level, not all are included in this group. Our community has an obligation to citizens of all ages to provide a welcome and diverse environment. Part of this is already present in venues such as the library system and parks and recreational outdoor facilities. Removing open/recreational space and replacing part of it with another child care facility seems shortsighted and counterproductive. Kimber Park open space is unique property; it should not be treated as a strip center subject to the whims of profit. Child care is important but cannot dominate the City’s landscape.

William Marshak PUBLISHER

The Ohlone College District announced on Tuesday, August 28 that it has locked in significant savings of approximately $8.3 million for local taxpayers by refinancing a portion of its Measure A (2002) General Obligation Bonds. The District took advantage of historically low interest rates by replacing $92.85 million in bonds at an average interest rate of 5.00 percent with new bonds at an all-inclusive interest rate of 3.24 percent. All of the savings from the refinancing were achieved as a result of these lower interest rates and through the use of current

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach FEATURES Julie Grabowski GOVERNMENT Simon Wong TRAVEL & DINING Sharon Marshak PHOTOGRAPHERS Cassandra Broadwin Mike Heightchew Don Jedlovec DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Gerry Johnston

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interest bonds. These savings will be realized by District taxpayers in the form of lower property taxes over the next 17 years beginning with the 2013-14 property tax bill. Prior to the refinancing, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s assigned the District very strong credit ratings of ‘Aa2’ and ‘AA’, respectively. Given the recent down turn in the economy and the state of California’s persistent budget crisis, maintaining this rating is a significant accomplishment for the college. Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s both noted the District’s sound financial profile and conservative fiscal practices in the face of the challenging funding environment for all Cal-

ifornia community college districts. Ohlone has been monitoring the market on a regular basis since February to gauge an optimal savings level. This past spring, Ohlone’s Board of Trustees preauthorized the sale, allowing the District to enter the market quickly when the desired savings threshold was achievable, resulting in the recent sale. The District previously refinanced a separate portion of its Measure A (2002) General Obligation Bonds in September 2010, saving taxpayers nearly $3.5 Million in that effort. Combined with the savings from this week’s refinancing, the total savings achieved for District taxpayers is $11.8 million.

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Bankruptcy judge clears way for continued from page 12 Solyndra plan vote which are estimated at betwen $875 million to $975 million. If Argonaut and Madrone were to generate an equal amount of income from future business operations totally unrelated to Solyndra, they could use those operating losses to cut their federal income tax bill by up to $341 million, according to court papers. While government lawyers were satisfied with the additional disclosure, an attorney for the IRS told the judge that the agency plans to object to Solyndra's reorganization plan under a section of the bankruptcy code that prohibits court approval of a reorganization plan if the principal purpose of the plan is tax avoidance. A hearing on whether to confirm the plan is set for Oct. 17. In addition to the tax breaks from the net operating losses, a Solyndra attorney said Friday that the plan also will allow the equity funds to claim some $12 million in general business tax credits for Solyndra's research and development. Solyndra, based in Fremont, Calif., in 2009 became the first renewable-energy company to receive a loan guarantee under a stimulus program to encourage green energy and was touted by the Obama administration as a model for creating green jobs. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in September 2011 and laid off its 1,100 employees, spurring investigations by the FBI and Republicans in Congress. Argonaut, which holds a 39 percent stake in Solyndra's parent company and joined with Madrone to provide bankruptcy financing for Solyndra, is an investment vehicle of the George Kaiser Family Foundation of Tulsa, Okla. The foundation is headed by billionaire George Kaiser, a major Obama campaign contributor and a frequent visitor to the White House. As part of a February 2011 loan restructuring by Solyndra, Argonaut and Madrone provided some $70 million in financing that stands ahead of the money owed to U.S. taxpayers in repayment priority. Under Solyndra's reorganization plan, the federal government would recover a maximum of about $24 million, less than 5 percent of the half-billion-dollar Department of Energy loan to Solyndra. “No comment,” DOE attorney Matthew Troy said Friday when asked whether the government was satisfied with its potential recovery. Solyndra's general unsecured creditors are expected to recover no more than 6 percent of their claims, which are estimated at between $50 million and $120 million. Solyndra has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 850 former employees would said Solyndra failed to give them sufficient notice under federal and state laws before layoffs last year.

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information (510) 745-1477 Tuesday, September 11 9:45-11:05 Preschool Storytimes UNION CITY 1:30 – 2:30 Mission Hills Middle School, 250 Tamarack Dr., UNION CITY 2:45 – 3:30 Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 - 9th St., UNION CITY 4:50 – 5:30 Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., UNION CITY 5:40 – 6:20 Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, UNION CITY Wednesday, September 12 3:00 – 4:00 Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., FREMONT 4:15 – 4:50 Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlite Way & Turquoise St, Warm Springs, FREMONT 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT Thursday, September 13 10:00–10:35 Preschool Storytimes UNION CITY 10:45–11:15 Preschool Storytimes UNION CITY 1:55 – 2:20 Preschool Storytimes SAN LORENZO 2:45 – 3:40 Bay School, 2001 Bockman Rd., SAN LORENZO Monday, September 17 10:00–10:25 Preschool Storytimes FREMONT 10:25–10:50 Peace Academy, Peace Terrace, FREMONT 1:30 – 2:00 Acacia Creek Retirement Community, 34400 Mission Blvd., UNION CITY 2:45 – 3:45 Ardenwood School, 33955 Emilia Lane, FREMONT 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Deep

Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, FREMONT Tuesday, September 18 9:45–10:15 Preschool Storytimes UNION CITY 10:45–11:15 Preschool Storytimes FREMONT 2:15 – 3:00 Preschool Storytimes NEWARK 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., FREMONT 5:50 – 6:40 Booster Park, Gable Dr. & McDuff Ave., FREMONT Wednesday, September 19 2:15 – 3:30 Glenmoor School, 4620 Mattos Drive, FREMONT 3:50 – 4:20 California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., FREMONT 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT

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

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

BAPTIST Alder Avenue Baptist Church 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont 510-797-3305 www.alderavebc.com Bay Area Baptist Church 38517 Birch St., Newark 510-797-8882 www.bayareabaptist.org Berean Baptist Church 2929 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-792-3928 Calvary Baptist Church 28924 Ruus Rd., Hayward 510-589-9677 Chinese Independent Baptist Church 37365 Centralmont Pl., Fremont 510-796-0114 www.cibcfremont.org Christ Centered Missionary Baptist Church In the Broadmoor Community Church Bldg., 301 Dowling St., San Leandro Community Church of Hayward 26555 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-782-8593 Fairway Park Baptist Church 425 Gresel St., Hayward 510-471-0200 www.FPBC.org First Baptist Church of Newark 6320 Dairy Ave., Newark 510-793-4810 Heritage Baptist Church 2960 Merced St., San Leandro 510-357-7023 www.hbc.org Landmary Missionary Baptist Church 573 Bartlett Ave., Hayward 510-918-0663 www.LMBCHAYWARD.org Memorial Baptist Church 4467 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont 510/657-5522 www.bmaca.org/fremont2.html Mission Peak Baptist Church 41354 Roberts Ave., Fremont 510-656-5311 www.missionpeakbaptist.org Mission Way Baptist Church 38891 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 797-7689 New Hope Baptist Church 925 F St., Union City 510-487-7472 Palma Ceia Baptist Church 28605 Ruus Road, Hayward 510-786-2866 www.palmaceiachurch.org Park Victoria Baptist Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-263-9000 www.parkvictoria.org Pathway Community Church 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-797-7910 www.pathwaycommunity.info

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Resurrection Baptist Church 1221 Pacific Ave., San Leandro 510.363.3085 www.therbchurch.org Shiloh Baptist Church 22582 South Garden Ave., Hayward 510-783-4066 shilohbc @sbcglobal.net Warm Springs Church 111 E. Warren Ave., Fremont 510-657-4082 www.warmspringschurch.org

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

CATHOLIC Corpus Christi Church 37891 Second St., Fremont 510-790-3207 www.corpuschristifremont.org Holy Spirit Catholic Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-1660 www.holyspiritfremont.org

Christ Community Church of Milpitas 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8000 www.cccmilpitas.org Christian Worship Center 241 So. Main St., Milpitas 408-263-0406 http://www.cwcsj.org Church of Christ 977 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-4693 www.church-of-christ.org/slzca Church of Christ of Fremont 4300 Hanson Ave., Fremont 510--797-3695 www.fremontchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ – Hayward 22307 Montgomery St., Hayward 510-582-9830 www.haywardchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ South Hayward 320 Industrial Pkwy.,Hayward 510-581-3351 www.churchofchristhayward.com Discovery Fremont 38891 Mission Blvd. (@ Walnut), Fremont 510-797-7689 East Bay Christian Fellowship 1111 H Street, Union City 510-487-0605 www.ebcf.net Emmanuel Mission Church 5885 Smith Ave., Newark (510) 793-6332 www.cmalliance.org

Old Mission San Jose Church 43266 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-1797

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

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 41933 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-657-4043 www.guadalupe-parish.org

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

St Anne Catholic Church 32223 Cabello St., Union City (510) 471-7766

Fremont Asian Christian Church Meets Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont 510-795-2828 www.fremontasianchristianchurch.org

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8100 St. James the Apostle 34700 Fremont Blvd. (w. of Decoto Rd.), Fremont 510-792-1962 www.sjapostle.net St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 279 S. Main St., Milpitas 408-262-2546 www.sjbparish.org

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

CHRISTIAN Abundant Grace Community Church meets at SDA Church 32441, Pulaski Dr, Hayward (650)575-3345 http://www.abundantgcc.org/ Bay Area Dream Center 22100 Princeton St., Hayward Calvary Bible Church of Milpitas 1757 Houret Ct., Milpitas 408-262-4900 www.calvarybiblechurch.us Calvary Chapel Hayward 1244 B St., Hayward 510-396-0318 www.calvaryhayward.com Calvary Chapel San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd San Leandro 510-421-3207 www.calvarysanleandro.com Cedar Blvd. Neighborhood Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-791-8555 www.cbnc.net Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building, 220 S. Main St. Milpitas (650) 834-3776

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Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0123 www.gofcc.org Fremont Journey of Faith Church 39009 Cindy St., Fremont 510-793-2100 www.jof-fremont.com Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry MultiCultural Worship 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-552-4476 gssam@sbcglobal.net. Great Exchange Covenant Church Fremont (GRX) Sunday Services at Cabello Elementary School 4500 Cabello St., Union City www.grxfremont.org Hayward First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-732-0777 Hillside Alliance Church 944 Central Blvd. Hayward (510) 889-1501 www.hillsidealliance.org Hope Lighthouse Foursquare church 36883 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-796-0730 InRoads Christian Church 3111 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0251 www.inroadschurch.com Jyoti Fellowship church Located in First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-427-0491 Liberty Church International Veteran’s Bldg., 37154 Second St. (Fremont Niles) 510-324-1400 www.libertyvision.org Mount Olive Ministries 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 408-262-0506 www.mt-olive.org

New Covenant Evangelistic Christian Center 3801 Smith St., Union City 510-487-0886 New Life Community Church 39370 Civic Center Dr. #119 Fremont 510-432-9250 www.newlifeeastbay.org New Life Christian Fellowship 22360 Redwood Road Castro Valley, 510-582-2261 www.newlifebayarea.org New Life Church 4130 Technology Pl., Fremont 510-657-9191 Newlifechurchofsf.org Our Father’s House 42776 Albrae St., Fremont 510-796-1117 www.ourfathershousefremont.org Resonate Church Forest Park Elementary School 34400 Maybird Circle, Fremont 510-713-8703 www.resonatemovement.org Resonate Church at the Fremont Adult School 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church 615 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro 510-483-9455 www.slzjcc.org Solid Rock Church of God In Christ 5970 Thornton Ave., Newark 510-791-7625 www.solidrockcogic.org Tree of Life. Lord's Harvest Christian Church 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-6133 www.living-tree.org WORD OF LIFE - A Foursquare Church 1675 Graham Ave., Newark 510-754-9438

CHRISTIAN (ESPANOL) Arbol de Vida 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2140 Iglesia Apostolica de Union City 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org Iglesia Biblica El Faro 280 Mowry Ave., Fremont Estudio Bíblico 510-585-1701 lbfchurch.org Ministerios Cosecha "Fuente de Vida" 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 573-1800 mcofremont@yahoo.com Mision Hispana Esperanza Viva 4673 Thornton Ave. Suite P, Fremont 510-754-5618 www.esperanzaviva.org

CHRISTIAN FILIPINO Christian Fellowship International Church (Meets in the Park Victoria Baptist Church bldg.) 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-386-2215 http://cficmilpitas.multiply.com/ Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building) 220 S. Main St., Milpitas 650-834-3776 Light By The Mountain Church 606 H St., Union City 510-378-0159 Word International Ministries 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-366-5995 www.wordinternational.com

CHRISTIAN INDONESIAN Graceful Christian Community Church At Immanuel Presbyterian Church 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-792-1831 www.gracefulcommunity.org

Adonai Indonesian Christian Fellowship 2603 Quail Ct., Union City 510-475-5377

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

36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-793-5439

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

EPISCOPAL St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terr., Fremont 510-797-1492 www.saintj.com Holy Cross Episcopal Church Heyer and Center St., Castro Valley 510 - 889-7233 www.holycrosscv.org

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

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

HINDU TEMPLE Paramahamsa Nithyananda Meditation - Sundays 451 Los Coches St., Milpitas 510-813 6474 www.LifeBliss.org Shreemaya Krishnadham 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas 408-586-0006 www.bayvp.org

Vedic Dharma Samaj Hindu Temple and Cultural Center 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont 510-659-0655 www.fremonttemple.org

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Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church 35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-793-1911 office@hrlc-newark.org

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

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

LDS (MORMON) Bayside Ward 36400 Haley St., Newark 510-796-0914

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-6285 www.holytrinityfremont.org Hope Lutheran Church 3800 Beard Rd., Fremont 510-793-8691 http://hopelutheranfremont.org/ Memorial Lutheran Chapel for the Deaf 874 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-276-3860 Messiah Lutheran Church 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward WWW.messiahhayward.org 510-782-6727

Centerville Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-797-1200

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

Central Park Ward 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont 510-795-6658

Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-657-3191 www.oslfremont.com

Fremont (Deaf) Branch 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont Glenmoor Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-793-8060 Irvington Ward 510-656-8754 510-656-7522 (Foyers) Mission Peak Ward (English and Chinese) 48851 Green Valley Rd., Fremont 510-657-2156 510-623-7496 (Foyer) Newark (Spanish) Branch 36400 Haley St., Newark

LUTHERAN

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

METHODIST African Methodist Episcopal Church 201 E St., Union City 510-489-7067 www.tricityame.org

Calvary Lutheran Church & School (Behind Wendy’s) 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo 510-278-2555 Sch 278-2598 www.calvaryslz.com

First Chinese United Methodist Church 2856 Washington Blvd. Fremont (510) 490 – 0696 www.chinesemethodist.org

Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510-797-3724 www.Ctkfremont.org

First United Methodist Church 1183 B St., Hayward www.southhaywardumc.org

Epiphany Lutheran Church ELCA 16248 Carolyn St., San Leandro 510-278-5133 www.eastbayepiphany.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward Iglesia Luterana "El Buen Pastor" 510-782-0872 www.gslchayward.org Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-656-0900 www.gssam.org Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 1836 B St., Hayward 510-581-6620

First United Methodist Church 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-490-0200 www.fremont-methodist.org South Hayward UMC 628 Schafer Rd., Hayward (510) 780-9599 www.southhaywardumc.org St. Paul United Methodist 33350 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-3990 www.stpaulumcfremont.org VICTORY CENTER A.M.E. ZION CHURCH 33450 Ninth Street- Union City 510-429-8700

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

NON DENOMINATIONAL Cathedral of Faith–Milpitas Service held at: Curtner Elementary School 275 Redwood Ave., Milpitas www.cathedraloffaith.org Central Church of Christ 38069 Martha Avenue, #100 Fremont 510-792-2858 Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-651-0301 www.crossroadsfremont.org Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-936-1423 www.gracechurchfremont.org Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0123 www.gofcc.org Mission Springs Community Church 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont 510-490-0446 www.msccfremont.org

Victory Outreach Fremont 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-683-4660 info@vofremont.org

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

PENTECOSTAL Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward 510-783-9377 www.gladtidingscogic.com Union City Apostolic Church 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org

Nominations open for Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame The Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary in March 2013, continuing to honor extraordinary women leaders ? from trailblazers to unsung heroes ? who serve the Alameda County community with passion and purpose, and make a positive impact on

the lives of others. The event raises funds for local organizations advancing social well-being and is a beacon of empowerment and inspiration for tomorrow’s leaders. Nominations are now being accepted for outstanding women in 12 categories: Business and Professions; Community Service; Culture and Art; Education; Environment; Health; Jus-

Irvington Presbyterian Church 4181 Irvington Ave. (corner Chapel & Irvington), Fremont 510-657-3133 New Bridges Presbyterian Church 26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward 510-786-9333 newbridgespresby@gmail.com

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

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

Legislation by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) requiring colleges and universities to provide basic information about private loans to students so they can make better decisions about financing their educations passed the Assembly on August 21, 2012. Senate Bill 1289 requires colleges and universities to provide basic information about private loans on financial aid materials and clearly distinguish between private and federal loans in financial aid packages offered to students. For instance, federal loans offer income-based and income-contingent repayment options and other flexibility, based on need, that private loans generally do not. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett.

Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Fremont 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-494-8020 www.ipcf.net

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

True Jesus Church 1190 Davis St., San Leandro 510-522-2125 www.tjc.org

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First Presbyterian Church San Leandro 180 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 510-483-2772 FPCSanLeandro.org

RELIGIOUS SCIENCE

Revelation Christian Fellowship 1670 Orchard Ave., San Leandro 510-352-4707 www.revelationcf.org

Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-793-3575 www.cpcfremont.org

First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-797-8811 www.newarkpres.org

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

New Birth Christian Ministry Center 3565 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-782-1937

PRESBYTERIAN

First Presbyterian Church of Hayward 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley (510) 581-6203 http://firstpreshayward.com

REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA

Morning Star Church 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark 510-676-1453 www.msconline.org

Assembly passes bill on student private loans

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Milpitas Adventist Center 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 408 726-5331 www.milpitas.netadventist.org

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

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St. @ Grove Way, Hayward 510-582-9533 www.edenucc.com Filipino American United Church of Christ 4587 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-797-8408 filamucc@sbcglobal.net Filipino-American Evangelical UCC Meets at: Fremont Community Center 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont 510-487-3891 www.faeucc.org Fremont Congregational Church 38255 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-3970 www.fremontucc.net Niles Congregational Church 255 H St., Fremont 510-797-0895 www.nccucc.org San Lorenzo Community Church 945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 510-276-4808 The Little Brown Church 141 Kilkare Rd., Sunol 925-862-2004 www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org United Church of Hayward 30540 Mission Blvd. Hayward (510) 471-4452 www.haywarducc.org

Community Seventh-Day Church 606 H St., Union City 510-429-8446 www.unioncity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/

UNITY CHURCH

East Bay Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church 32441 Pulaski Dr., Hayward 510-324-1597 Fremont Chinese Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1301 Mowry, Fremont 415-585-4440 or 408-616-9535 Fremont Seventh-Day Adventist Church 225 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-384-0304 http://fremont.netadvantist.org

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

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

Cal State East Bay recognized for quality SUBMITTED BY BARRY ZEPEL California State University, East Bay is one of the best colleges in the West, according to The Princeton Review, a nationally known education services company. In naming Cal State East Bay among only 122 institutions of higher learning to receive its prestigious 2013 “Best in the West” designation, The Princeton Review recognized the university for “excellent academic programs” and took into account the opinions of enrolled students as well as counselors and advisors. It is the ninth straight year that the university has been recognized by the influential Princeton Review, which provides college preparation research and recommendations to students and their parents throughout the United States. The Princeton Review’s report about the university indicated that students chose CSUEB for its affordable tuition, small class sizes, and strong programs in business, nursing, and teaching (referring to teacher education). The Princeton Review’s profile and ratings of CSUEB, as well responses from students who participated in an 80-question opinion survey, are available online at http://www.princetonreview.com/best-regional-colleges.aspx.

tice; Non-Traditional Careers; Science; Sports and Athletics; Philanthropy and Youth. Apply online at http://acgov.org/cao/halloffame/. The deadline to submit nominations is December 14, 2012. The 20th Annual Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame luncheon and awards ceremony will be held Saturday, March 23,

2013, at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Lincoln Avenue in Oakland. The event will be hosted by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women. For more information about the event, go to http://acgov.org/cao/halloffame/ or call (510) 272-6510.

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

(510) 739-1000

Rotary Club Mission San Jose Fridays at 12:15 p.m. Papillon Restaurant 37296 Mission Blvd. Fremont (510) 656-5056 Visit our club. See why we joined for business & fellowship and stayed to change the world.

We welcome new members

Kennedy High School Flea Market First Saturday Every Month Except January 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. All Spaces $20 For more info call 510-657-4070 x27150 bsterling@fremont.k12.ca.us 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont

Country Club of Washington Township Women’s Club First Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. October through June St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terrace (off Thornton Ave., Fremont) maryingold06@sbcglobal.net (510)656-2521

FREE FILMS AND PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS Screenings on the Second Saturday of each month except August 1:30pm, Niles Discovery Church 255 H Steet at 3rd 510-797-0895 www.TriCityPerspectives.org

Having trouble controlling the way you eat? Today there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Centerville Presbyterian Church, Room E-204 4360 Central Ave., Fremont Teri M. 510-757-8214 www.foodaddicts.org

Fremont Cribbage Club teaches cribbage to new players & tournament cribbage to all players of any skill level every Tues. 6:15pm at Round Table Pizza 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville Email:cribbagegr43@yahoo.com Or call Tracy (510) 793-6472 American Cribbage Congress www.cribbage.org

Is Food a Problem for You? Overeaters Anonymous NO dues - NO fees - NO diets Monday 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Ter, Fremont Saturday 10:30 a.m. - Noon 1st Presbyterian Church 35450 Newark Blvd, Newark southernalamedacountyoa.org

Union City Football & Cheer League Season 2012

SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) Domestic Violence Support Group (Drop In & FREE)

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

Tue & Thur 7 pm – 9 pm Fri 9:15 am – 11 am 1900 Mowry, 4th Fl. Fremont Office (510) 574-2250 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org

Meditation, Buddhism

Our readers can post information including: Activities Announcements For sale Garage sales Group meetings Lost and found For the extremely low cost of $10 for up to 10 weeks, your message will reach thousands of friends and neighbors every Friday in the TCV printed version and continuously online. TCV has the right to reject any posting to the Community Bulletin Board. Payment must be received in advance.

Tues 8/21, 9/4 & 18, 10/2 & 16 Bronco Billy’s @ Grimmer/Blacow * * 7 – 8 p.m. NO cover charge https://eastbaytradjazz.org 657-0243 for info & verify times Mission Gold Jazz Band @ Sunol Jazz Cafe 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7 – 9 p.m.

New Life Community Church "Transforming Lives" Worship Service: 4PM Sunday Community Group: 7PM Friday 39370 Civic Center Dr. #119 www.newlifeeastbay.org rwong@newlifeeastbay.org contact: 510-432-9250 A church for the Tri-City! Caregivers of loved ones with Serious Mental Illness NAMI-Alameda County offers a free 12 week course beginning September 8th from 9:00 to 11:30 Union City. Registration required. Call Peggy Rahman at 510-825-1564 e-mail nami-ac@mhaac.org http://nami-acnews.blogspot.com http://www.namialamedacounty.org

SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments)

Angel Children’s Choir

11th Annual Olive Festival

October 4,5,6, Thurday 10am-6pm Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm 1608 Via Sarita, San Lorenzo (Follow Signs on Bockman Road) Hundreds of Handmade Gifts for Giving and Keeping

Accepting New Members Ages 7-14 Vocal Training - Music Theory Instrument Group Public Performance Saturday 9:30am-12Noon Newark Neighborhood Church 510-791-8555 or details www.cbncangelchildrenschoir.com

Sat. Oct. 6th - 10am-5pm Behind Mission San Jose Dominican Sisters Olive Grove Live Music - Food - Beer/Wine Special Olive Oil & Specialty Vendors - Food Demonstrations Arts & Craft - Kids Area - Prizes Drawings - Fun www.msjchamber.org

Collaboration puts student artwork on Hayward billboards that the idea was to have a professional piece for the students' portfolios. Winning was the icing on the cake.” Diane Curry, curator of the Hayward Area Historical Society, provided background on the community. Presentations were made by such ODALC leaders as Michael Lee, a marketing executive; Martin Kojnok, former executive producer at Saatchi & Saatchi; Rita Forte, founder of, “The Olive Street Agency” and a former KMEL Radio DJ and online radio coordinator for Warner Music Group; Vernita Naylor, founder and CEO of Jabeze Enterprise Group and a freelance writer for American Express OPEN; and Linda Poeng, Visual Verbs principal. When Bardwell took the podium to present his creation to the jury, he recalled growing up in Hayward and asking his dad about the tall building on the hill. His dad replied that it was "a place for education and education meant hope." For his win, Bardwell also received a one-month, paid internship at Ameredia, a firm specializing in marketing for diversity. Others in the top 10 got a "shadow day" there. All top 10 Hayward designs may be seen at http://www.odalc.org/programs/inspire/inspirehayward/.

The “NO” List: • No commercial announcements, services or sales • No personal services (escort services, dating services, etc.) • No sale items over $100 value • No automobile or real estate sales • No animal sales (nonprofit humane organization adoptions accepted) • No P.O. boxes unless physical address is verified by TCV

Are You Troubled By Someone's Drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen are here to help. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We share our experience, strength, and hope. www.ncwsa.org for a meeting near you, or call (510) 276-2270, or email Easyduz@gmail.com.

COME JOIN US FOR THE JEWISH NEW YEAR Services and programs for all ages. High Holiday Season begins Sept 8th. We welcome you to explore Temple Beth Torah, an inclusive Reform community. For details, call us or visit web page www.bethtorah-fremont.org (510) 656-7141

Free 12 week course for caregivers of someone with a serious mental illness starting Jan 7, 2021 from 9:00-11:30 in Fremont. Registration required. Contact: Joe Rose at 510-378-1578 or Email Joerose707@yahoo.com http://NAMI-f2f.blogspot.com http://www.NAMI.org/F2F

League of Filipino American Veterans Annual Picnic

Home Craft Fair

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

Serious Mental Illness

FREE Restraining Order Clinic (Domestic Violence) Mon @ San Leandro PD 9am-Noon Tues @ Hayward PD 1–4 pm Wed @ SAVE’s Office 9am-1pm Office (510) 574-2250 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org

Kennedy Park Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Sat., Sept 8 - 7am - 6pm Call Sam Manalo 510-565-4371 or Rober Gulen 510-429-0603

Artwork by two Cal State East Bay students is on downtown Hayward billboards as the result of the first-ever “Inspire Hayward” contest involving the university, City of Hayward, and the Oakland Digital Arts and Literacy Center (ODALC). The center is a volunteer-staffed organization headed by Shaun Tai, a CSUEB alumnus who earned his bachelor's degree in art in 2002. The winning entry by Cal State East Bay student Cory Bardwell may be seen at the corner of Mission Boulevard and “A” Street. Jennifer Jacobo’s second place design is on Foothill Boulevard, near Ash Street. A jury of professional designers also placed art by Ashley Rose, Eric Dinsdale, Jessie Worden, Phuong Duong, Wenhui Zhu, Christine Espina, Jena Scholten, and Hayley Hart in the top 10. "Inspire Hayward," patterned after a similar program in Oakland, was created to inspire civic pride through design, while providing college students with professional and life skills essential to job functioning. Suzy Wear, CSUEB associate professor of art, was impressed with the help and attention given to her students in Art 4230, “They emphasized

Shout out to your community

East Bay Youth Jazz Band JAZZINATORS

in Plain English 7-9pm Tuesdays except 8/14 36054 Niles Blvd. 650-556-6428 Meditation, discussion, Q&A with Ajahn Guna, American Buddhist monk in Ajahn Chah Thai Forest Tradition. All are welcome. Free.

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510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com

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

HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 13 Highest $: 725,000 Median $: 435,000 Lowest $: 210,000 Average $: 419,231 ADDRESS

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19029 Carlton Avenue 2265 Kipling Street 19273 Lakeridge Road 3966 Luella Place 18503 Redwood Road 19550 Redwood Road 17232 Rolando Avenue 4589 Sargent Avenue 19012 Schuster Avenue 18645 Stanton Avenue 19891 Zeno Street 4929 Crow Canyon Road 20073 Rawhide Way

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FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 52 Highest $: 1,700,000 Median $: Lowest $: 195,000 Average $: ADDRESS

36085 Asquith Place 37626 Central Cove Court 3511 Dalton Common 39 Duarte Avenue 4809 El Torazo Common 38694 Guardino Drive 4102 Hansen Avenue 4451 Jacinto Drive 35824 Killorglin Common 4886 Los Arboles Place 38576 Mission Boulevard 4785 Portola Drive 720 Ridgeview Terrace 4874 Rogers Avenue 1323 Steelhead Common 38596 Twain Terrace 4175 Bidwell Drive 42937 Charleston Way 3931 Cosmic Place 5123 Curtis Street 42615 Hamilton Way 4650 Montmartre Park Court 4255 Ogden Drive 5143 Silver Reef Drive 39506 Sundale Court 40454 Torenia Circle 4821 Yellowstone Park Drive 1818 Berry Court 40960 Cruz Court 48910 Ebony Terrace 336 Escobar Street 41733 Higgins Way 720 Honda Way 773 Iroquois Way 41083 Joyce Avenue 2244 Kalenda Common 649 Praderia Circle 123 Racoon Court 4239 Santa Monica Terrace 40184 Santa Teresa Common

ZIP

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HOME SALES REPORT 48834 Sauvignon Court 177 Telles Lane 46638 Winema Common 34542 Bluestone Common 3765 Foxswallow Terrace 34232 Gadwall Common 32658 Lake Chad Street 5424 Matthew Terrace 4839 Montague Avenue 34667 Mooney Court 34116 O'Neil Terrace 34357 Vieste Terrace #92

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23455 Amador Street 441 Bartlett Avenue 2184 Edgebrook Place 23864 Fairlands Road 968 Harmony Drive 718 Kingsford Way 406 Palmer Avenue 412 Palmer Avenue 942 Paradise Boulevard 994 Silverado Court 1068 Sunol Court 2937 Union Avenue 349 Williams Way 1449 Highland Boulevard 24434 Leona Drive 28161 Riggs Court 705 Canonbury Way #285 31847 Carroll Avenue 26131 Coleman Avenue 397 Culp Avenue 412 Glade Street 29034 Hillview Street 383 Mason Drive 434 Revere Avenue 222 Shepherd Avenue 32321 Utica Street 29967 Vanderbilt Street 27796 Vasona Court #4 29049 Caravan Lane #68 2076 Catalpa Way 26633 Chiplay Avenue 26142 Gettysburg Avenue 27657 La Porte Avenue 845 Resota Street 29023 Tern Place

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SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 29 Highest $: 670,000 Median $: 280,000 Lowest $: 207,000 Average $: 304,569 ADDRESS

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13471 Aurora Drive 1423 Castro Street 1677 Daily Court 91 Dorchester Avenue 817 Douglas Drive 267 Durant Avenue 47 East 14th Street 1393 Kelly Avenue 266 Lorraine Boulevard 528 Mitchell Avenue 3465 Monogram Road 14416 Outrigger Drive 1260 Pacific Avenue 365 Peralta Avenue 14142 Trinidad Road 1180 Victoria Avenue 550 West Merle Court 1315 136th Avenue 1303 139th Avenue 14937 Lark Street 1515 Peters Street 14950 Portofino Circle 16805 Selby Drive 16464 Severn Road 13815 Velarde Drive 15332 Edgemoor Street 14977 Endicott Street 1269 Mersey Avenue 1248 Victor Avenue

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534 Drew Street 16168 Silverleaf Drive 16055 Via Harriet 45 Via Hermosa 603 Via Mirabel 57 Via Morella 16085 Via Segundo

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Fremont Police Log At 1:32 p.m. Officers responded to take a commercial burglary report on the 42000 Boscell Road. Victim believes it occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. Officers are following up on this case and there is nothing further to report at this time. September 5 At approximately 12:00 noon, Dispatch began receiving calls of a suspicious black Jaguar and three occupants in the area of Blacow Road and Garden Way. The R/P stated that this vehicle has been noticed a few times in the area over the last couple of weeks. A second caller reported the same car and two subjects on foot in the area of Morris. The caller stated that a black male adult and black female adult were standing on Garden/Morris and the driver had just left. Officers arrive shortly thereafter and immediately see the Jaguar with two black male occupants. The first arriving Officer initiates a traffic stop. The two occupant jump out of the car and stand for a moment, as the Officer approaches and tells them that she’d like to speak with them, they run and begin hopping

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fences on Alexander Street. Additional Officers arrive and a perimeter is established in the area. The vehicle is searched and stolen laptops, jewelry and various other items are located from a residential burglary that had just occurred on Morris Way. With the assistance of a K9, Street Crimes and Detectives, a door to door search begins and the two black male adults are found in a family member’s house who lives in the area. Arrested are a 24 year old adult male from Hayward and a 20 year old adult male from East Palo Alto. They are both booked on charges of burglary, conspiracy and resisting or delaying an arrest. The female reported by the two R/P’s is not located. At 7:38 a.m., CSO Gott responded to a report of a residential burglary on the 300 block of Merlin Court, that had occurred the day prior. The victim did not notice the loss until today, when a laptop and jewelry couldn’t be found. No suspect information. At 10:53 p.m., an R/P called 9-1-1 to report an in-progress auto burglary in the parking lot of Planet Fitness (39000 block of Farwell Drive). He had just witnessed a male pull up in a white newer model vehicle and break into the car sitting next to him and then take off. The suspect is described as a white male adult

with long straggly hair, thin build, wearing a white shirt. Loss is a duffle bag. September 6: Officers were initially dispatched to a possible gang fight in progress at Fremont/Bonde (Centerville area). One male had a knife and was last seen walking with a bicycle north on Fremont. Officers arrived and detained a male with a bicycle wearing a black jacket with bright red sleeves. He advised that he had been waiting for the bus when two males accosted him. He defended himself by brandishing a knife and they fled. The juvenile “victim” had a concealed dagger in his sock. He was arrested and NTA’d (given a notice to appear) and released to his mother. Officer Decker investigating. September 7: A male victim and his girlfriend were walking to their apartment at 9:15 p.m. when he was accosted by two Hispanic Males. He realized he had been stabbed in the stomach and his girlfriend called us. He was transported to Eden Hospital for nonlife threatening injuries. Area search proved negative. At approx 12:45 a.m., a male victim was confronted in front of his home in the 33000 block of Lake Michigan by a lone black male suspect. Suspect demands money from the victim under the threat of breaking all the windows on victim’s cars. Victim refuses to provide suspect any money. Suspect flees eastbound on Lake Ontario. Suspect is further described as 17-18 years old, 5’10”, thin build, shaved head last seen wearing black hoodie and black jeans. Investigated by Officer Madsen If you have information about one of the above listed incidents or any other incident you believe has occurred in Fremont, please contact us at fremontpolice@fremont.gov, by phone at 790-6900 or learn how to send an anonymous tip at www.fremontpolice.org/tip.

Home Invasion Robbery SUBMITTED BY GENEVA BOSQUES, FREMONT PD At 11:39 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, 2012, Patrol Officers responded to a home invasion robbery that had just occurred on the 48000 block of Purpleleaf Street in Fremont. The victim, a 49 year old female from Fremont, was home alone napping in her bed when she awoke to find four Hispanic males standing around her, one of whom had a gun. The victim tried to reach her land-line, which they grabbed from her and she then went for her cell phone, but again was unable to reach it. After taking the cell phone away from her, the men began beating her and attempted to bind her with duct tape. The woman fought for several minutes and was able to escape to a neighbor's house. The men left the house via the back fence, where they probably had a car waiting. The victim was

transported to a local hospital to receive medical care for facial injuries. Suspects took jewelry from the home. Suspect #1 – Hispanic male adult, 40 years of age, 5’ 6”, grey shirt and jeans with a small handgun. Suspect #2 – Hispanic male adult, early 20’s, 5’ 6”, thin build, burgundy shirt and jeans. Suspect 2 & 3 – Described as Hispanic male adults. Possible associated vehicle – black older model Acura with heavily worn down paint. At this time, we believe this to be a random act and we have no additional information or leads at this time. Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to contact us via email at fremontpolice.org, via one of our online submit-a-tip resources at www.fremontpolice.org/tip or by calling our Investigative Unit at 510-790-6900. 39737 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 510-494-1999 fax 510-796-2462 tricityvoice@aol.com www.tricityvoice.com q 12 Months for $75

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Newark teacher honored by Wells Fargo SUBMITTED BY MARIANA PHIPPS

ells Fargo is honoring California’s Teachers of the Year on its ATMs across the state. For the month of September, Wells Fargo’s 3,292 ATMs in California will feature a screen congratulating five 2012 Teachers of the Year, including Tom Collett, a teacher at Newark Junior High School who teaches Physical Science to 8th graders. California Department of Education invites county offices of education, school districts, charter schools, professional organizations, and private schools statewide to participate every year. The process results in the annual selection of five experienced teachers who reflect the diversity of our teachers and students. Tom Collett currently teaches Physical Science to 8th graders at Newark Junior High School. He has been an educator for 19 years. He describes himself as an enthusiastic teacher that makes a strong connection with his students. He co-founded the Marine Science and Technology Institute, a student-run science center at Memorial High School where students learn to be teachers and educate the community about science. He also developed an Astronomy and Aerospace Science course, which led to de development of several Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) teams. TARC is the world’s largest model rocketry competition, and Collett is currently coaching three teams at Newark Junior High School.

Important youth survey results released SUBMITTED BY HOLLY ROLLINS The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., in collaboration with Hart Research Associates and NORC at the University of Chicago, announced the 2012-2013 State of Our Nation’s Youth survey results on August 8 at the Newseum in Washington D.C. The comprehensive national study examines the perceptions and aspirations of 1,500 of today’s young people ages 14 to 23. The report reflects the experiences of today’s high school students and high school graduates and offers insights into how their responses characterize the state of our country. The report explores the views of young Americans on politics, family, the economy, relationships, life goals, spirituality, education, and the transition from high school into college and careers. “A key priority of the Horatio Alger Association’s educational mission is to better understand the issues facing young people,” Executive Director Terrence J. Giroux said. “The 2012 survey not only provides valuable insights into how we can help young people to succeed, but it

also highlights encouraging trends in how young people are shaping the future of our country.” For the first time in the survey’s history, the Association welcomed NORC at the University of Chicago to contribute to the report in collaboration with Hart Research Associates. The 2012 State of Our Nation’s Youth report is the 11th edition in the series conducted by the Horatio Alger Association and the seventh survey completed in coordination with Hart Research Associates 2012-2013 State of Our Nation’s Youth report highlights include: Increased Optimism about the Nation’s Future: 60 percent of high school students are hopeful about the country’s future, vs. 53 percent in 2008. Declining Interest in Presidential Politics, Increased Concern over the Economy: 57 percent of high school students care who wins the election, vs. 75 percent in 2008. Top voting issues for high school graduates and high school students:

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classes to meet college requirements. 46 percent of recent high school grads in college say college is more difficult than they expected.

Young People Get Their News Online, Finding More Bullying in Social Media: 48 percent of high school students get news online. Just 15 percent read printed news. 24 percent of high school students reported online harassment, an increase from 16 percent in 2008.

18 percent of high school students have major concerns they will not have sufficient resources to pay for college.

27 percent of high school females suffered hurtful online posts vs. 20 percent of males.

Improved Grades and Increasing Desire to Continue Education: 37 percent of high school students reported receiving mostly A’s, up from 25 percent in 2008.

Transition from High School to College: 63 percent of high school students are taking college preparatory classes, but 24 percent of recent grads who took college prep needed remedial education

57 percent of high school students have some concerns but are optimistic about having enough funds for college.

97 percent of students aspire to further education after high school, up from 93 percent in 2008.

76 percent of high school students participate in student groups once a month, 24 percent do not. High School and College Unemployment: 39 percent of high school students and 28 percent of graduates not in college can’t find work. 53 percent of college students work; 32 percent are seeking work yet remain unemployed. Private Sector Interest and Self-Efficacy: 74 percent of graduates believe they will likely work for private business; 69 percent believe they will likely be self-employed. 96 percent of high school students and graduates agree that their own actions, rather than luck, shape their ability to succeed. For the full survey and more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org/sony12.

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fornia, one show in Arizona and one show in Nevada. We’re so proud to have such a wonderful group of talented craftspeople and loyal attendees year after year.” Union City resident Conny Olarte always had a creative spark inside her, but it wasn't until she took a trip with her family to Half Moon Bay that she discovered a budding love for specialty bath products. During her trip down the coast, Conny found several bars of natural vegetable glycerin soap that grabbed her attention. She loved the lemongrass soap so much that she began reading every book she could find on the lost art of soap making and acquired a lot of knowledge. Taking it a step further, Conny enrolled in several soap making classes, which taught her of the science of soap making and adding essence and color to the soap. Armed with the knowledge from her studies, Conny started making soap using Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, and Palm Oil. The soap she made turned out to be richer and smoother than any other soap she tried and everyone that used her soap was amazed. She had found her calling. Conny’s company, The Essence of O, will once again exhibit at the upcoming Pleasanton Harvest Festival, one of the largest indoor arts and craft shows on the West Coast. All of the vendors and exhibitors go through a rigid selection process to ensure that products displayed are of the highest quality, so Conny knows she is in good company. Those who attend the Harvest Festival and stop by the Essence of O booth can expect to smell such scents including Gardenia, Coco Mango,

Vanilla, Sandalwood Amber, Orange and Pomegranate, Jasmine and much, much more. The Harvest Festivals boast over 24,000 handmade arts and crafts, including jewelry, woodturnings, art and photography, specialty foods, clothing, décor and more. Attendees come to shop for handcrafted wares but stay for the entertainment, live music, prize drawings, artist demonstrations, and delicious food. Cash Tribute Band featuring James Garner will headline this year’s outdoor stage with musical hits of the legendary 'Man in Black'— Johnny Cash. With strong conviction and stunning accuracy, the band will perform Cash's songs, combining their sets with historical accounts and personal anecdotes. Also appearing at the main stage is comedian and entertainer John Park. Watch his comedy waiter act with a spectacular plate spinning finish at “The Funny Waiter Show.” Using original and unique comedy routines involving food, drink, music and more, Park has been known to bring the crowd to laughter and, quite possibly, tears. For the 4th year, the Pleasanton Harvest Festival is proud to support the Alameda County Community Food Bank by offering $2 off admission to anyone who brings a monetary donation or non-perishable food items to the show. The Alameda County Community Food Bank serves one in six residents living throughout Alameda County. The event is also partnering with the Oakley Raiders who will host an interactive KidZone where children can participate in hands-on arts and crafts. Located next to the KidZone will be a special Child ID feature,

sponsored by New York Life. Parents can bring their child to be photographed, fingerprinted and get essential contact information stored on a CD if needed in an emergency. All artisans featured at the Harvest Festivals are vetted by the Harvest Festival management team to ensure products are all handmade and made in the United States. Don’t miss the chance to start the fall off with a bang and shop thousands of unique and affordable gifts at the Pleasanton Harvest Festival®.

The Pleasanton Harvest Festival® September 14-16 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton 800-346-1212 www.harvestfestival.com Tickets: Adults: $9, Seniors (62+) $7, Youth (13-17) $4, Kids 12 and under free (Tickets valid for re-entry all weekend)

Newark Soccer Club opening ceremonies a big hit BY KENNY JACOBY Newark Soccer Club kicked off the 2012 season with an entertaining opening ceremony on Friday, September 7 at Sportsfield Park behind the Silliman Center in Newark. Hundreds were in attendance as kids of all ages paraded around the field in excitement, eager to get the new season of soccer underway. Recreational teams starting at the U6 age group gathered at the ceremony to participate in a costume and dance contest. Teams marched onto the field to their personalized walk-up music, and demonstrated their spirit in front of a panel of judges. Each team sported their new uniforms, as

well as accessories from pink ribbons to green hair spray, sunglasses to soccer ball hats. Fan favorites included the Ghostbusters, adorned in white plastic sheets, and the Sharks, who donned shark fins on the backs of their jerseys. Some teams did dances for the judges, and others tossed candy into the stands. The judges picked their favorite teams, and the first place team was awarded a pizza party, while runner-ups received an ice cream party. Booths offered various concessions and activities including a basket raffle, face painting, and soccer equipment. Other tables offered fresh cooked Mexican food, pizza, drinks, and candy.

During the contest, many of the kids played soccer with their new teams on the fields behind the community center. For the

little ones, two bounce houses were a big hit. The atmosphere of community and family fun was a huge success;

turnout was one of the largest to date for the annual ceremony. Everyone in attendance was excited to begin the new season.

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ission San Jose High School (MSJHS) in Fremont, places first among open-enrollment schools in U.S. News’s 2012 rankings of Best High Schools for Math and Science. So, what’s the best thing for an aspiring high school journalist to do at a school like MSJHS? Write for the paper, work for the school television station and write for a community newspaper like Tri-City Voice.

Then apply to a summer journalism program. School’s busy, and at a school like MSJHS, it’s commonly accepted that school is everything. So when school gets out, run… or fly. Two weeks after the last day of my junior year, I took a plane from SFO to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. From there, I took a shuttle to Northwestern University in Evanston, home of The Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communication.

SUBMITTED BY ABIGAIL HARRISON, WHS ASB SECRETARY Washington High School invites everyone to participate in the 4th Annual Paws for A Cause Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, October 6. The 5K walk starts on the front lawn of the school. A BBQ and raffle will follow the walk. This is an opportunity for our community to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise money for the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, established in 1998 by a team of women motivated by their concern for women and high incidence of breast cancer. Addressing a lack of specific services for breast cancer survivors, a vision to empower women led to formation of HERS. The mission of the

Successful Grape & LEAF Event SUBMITTED BY MIA MORA Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont’s (LEAF) fundraisers have gotten bigger and more successful each year. This year's event was held Saturday, August 11 at the Westover Winery, located on Palomares Road in Castro Valley. The owners, Bill and Jill Smyth, generously provided the venue, used for weddings and other gala events. Attendees were treated to complimentary transport from downtown Niles on the vintage Niles bus, with historical commentary by the driver. The winery is set on a picturesque hillside, surrounded by sustainable vineyards. Most of the nine eateries providing finger foods surrounded the entry courtyard. Musicians serenaded diners by the courtyard fountain, the Tasting Room, and at the stage in the back patio. Twenty musicians, headlined by Michael McNevin, rotated among the three areas throughout the evening. Live auction items included a weekend at a mountain cabin and a catered dinner for eight. Raffle and silent auction items were displayed in the Tasting Room. The event was planned by a committee headed by Mia Mora and included Bruce Cates, Richard Godfrey, Vanessa Lindores, Wendy Okafuji, Rose Nichols, Liz Schroeder, and Karen Talken. We had a very successful turnout of 168 attendees, including a number of volunteers and several VIP's from the City of Fremont and our platinum sponsor, Fremont Bank, as well as other sustainability leaders in the community. The event was very successful. Proceeds helped LEAF meet a StopWaste.org matching grant, enabling LEAF to secure the new historic California Nursery site on City of Fremont property. Food was donated by Catering by Gael, Chutney (mention LEAF for a 10 percent discount), De Afghanan Cuisine, Mioki Sushi, Mission Coffee, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Papillon, Sinodino's Steak & Seafood, and The Vine.

Program Director Prof. Roger Boye hosts the annual Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute, commonly referred to as Medill Cherubs. Medill Cherubs is a five-week residential camp for rising high school seniors who have experience and are considering careers in journalism. In late July, 86 student cherubs, 10 instructors and four community associates meet for the first time. Over the next five weeks, we edit lengthy leads, critique supposedly professional front page layouts, complain about editorial board drama, bust out breaking news reports, explore the lesser known secrets of the Associated Press Stylebook and proof our stories for Oxford commas and adverbs. We learn about libel and malice, explore multimedia journalism, write blogs, edit audio, host fake morning news shows, broadcast “live from London” and make connections, personal and professional, that will last a lifetime. We talk to professors, Pulitzer Prize winners, international journalists, freelancers and complete strangers, Skype with reality show hosts and receive quality feedback from our instructors, who are all accomplished journalists. So what’s the take-away? What can you do to make all this and more happen for you? As Randy Pausch once said, luck is where preparation meets opportunity. There are excellent summer programs in almost every field. But acceptance into these prestigious programs takes work, beginning with research. Ask your counselors, advisers, teachers, parents and fellow students for help, but do your own research. The internet is a beautiful thing. Submit your applications before their deadlines; time is of the essence. Then, to paraphrase an instructor from Cherubs, be prepared for boatloads of rejection. “There is no crying in journalism,” said Instructor John Kupetz. Apply to several programs and give yourself options. If you play your cards right, the odds will be in your favor. And if you’re extra lucky, who knows? You just might end up in an outstanding summer program in the field of your passion. Mission San Jose High School senior Angie Wang is a freelance writer for the Tri-City Voice Newspaper.

HERS Breast Cancer Foundation is to support those affected by breast cancer with post-surgical products and educational services, regardless of financial status. All donations made at the Paws for A Cause Breast Cancer Walk including raffle and BBQ funds will be donated to the HERS Foundation. Paws For A Cause 5K walk Saturday, Oct 6 Check-in: 9:00 a.m. Walk: 10:30 a.m. Washington High School 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 505-7300 abbyharrison1995@yahoo.com

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