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ens up the winter nights beginning on Saturday, December 8. Over 70 homes will be decorated with lights and plywood cutout
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characters on five streets in north Fremont, along Nicolet Avenue and in the cul-desacs of Asquith Place, Cripps Place, Wellington Place, and Nicolet Court. This cheerful holiday tradition raises funds for six charities: the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society; Juvenile Diabetes Research
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Hanukkah lamp, Karl Hagenauer, Vienna, Designed 1919-28, The Jewish Museum, New York (Photo: Associated Press)
F BY JULIE GRABOWSKI After a successful debut last December, Crossroads Church’s Light Show is back and ready to dazzle the community once again. The popular and prevalent holiday staple found in Texas and throughout the Midwest proved to be a local crowd
pleaser, drawing over 2,500 people last year. It also captured the top prize in the Irvington Business Association’s Holiday Lights Competition. On weekends throughout the holiday season attendees will be treated to a fantascontinued on page 16
aith is often described as belief in an idea or concept that transcends human experience. Although words may attempt to translate faith into an understandable context, emotion and conviction exist without physical limitations. Throughout history, extraordinary examples of events and persons that defy physical limitations have been elevated to the status of miracles. One such event, celebrated by Jews throughout the world, occurred in 167 B.C.E. (i.e. BC) when, in response to the seizure and dedication of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem to the Greek God Zeus, an uprising against the Greek-Syrian regime by rebel “Maccabees” regained control of the sacred building. Oil was necessary to burn in the temple menorah continuously to sanctify the grounds following its desecration, but only an amount to burn for a single day was found in the temple. The temple’s menorah was lit in hopes it would suffice until more oil could be found. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days. Hanukkah whose meaning is “dedication,” is a reminder of that miracle and the triumph of religious freedom. On each of eight nights, an additional candle is lit in a special menorah, called a “hanukkiyah” until all eight are continued on page 5
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or many average American high school students, summer is a time to sleep in, hang out with friends and just relax away from school, homework and responsibilities. But that’s not what Mission San Jose High School seniors Howard Liu and Vishak Menon did last summer. “We wanted to do something to help our Fremont community,” explained Howard. In talking over their ideas, Howard and Vishak realized they had something more in common than their friendship. They both have grandparents who have diabetes—Howard’s grandmother and Vishak’s grandfather. The two friends created a plan to design and sell t-shirts with a dual purpose: First, to increase awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and encourage people to get screened. Second to raise funds to fight diabetes. Next, the young entrepreneurs had to figure out where they would donate the money they planned to raise. “We could have donated to the American Diabetes Association, which is a very fine organization, but we wanted to do something that would have local impact in our community,” Howard recalled. When they contacted Washington Hospital in Fremont, they found the perfect opportunity. In the summer, the Hospital’s Washington On Wheels (W.O.W) Mobile Health Clinic offers free diabetes screen-
Mission San Jose High School seniors Howard Liu (left) and Vishak Menon created a plan to design and sell t-shirts to increase awareness of and raise funds for diabetes. Washington Hospital's diabetes program, which offers free diabetes screenings and diabetes education to the local community, will benefit from their fundraising efforts. Visit www.whhs.com for more information on Washington Hospital’s Outpatient Diabetes program.
ings for anyone who comes in. If testing indicates the person needs treatment, and if they are uninsured and unable to pay, the Hospital provides care through the W.O.W. clinic and diabetes self-management education classes.
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For people who have diabetes, Washington Outpatient Diabetes Center offers the BASICS Program, which provides individual assessments and comprehensive group classes to teach people how to successfully manage their disease. The classes are free for people who have no health care coverage. Howard and Vishak decided this is where funds raised by their t-shirt project should go—to help more people get screened for diabetes and receive treatment and education, if needed. Next, the teens got together with another friend who is a graphic design student. Together, they developed an eye-catching red and white “beat diabetes” logo completely from scratch. Then, they had it printed on black t-shirts. Their creative idea for fighting diabetes locally was off to a great start. What Howard and Vishak may not have realized is that, for several reasons, their project is perfectly suited to meet the unique needs of the Tri-City community. For instance, they may not have known that a 2004 Community Needs Assessment of Alameda County revealed that Union City, Newark and Fremont ranked near the top of the list of local cities with the highest mortality rates from diabetes. The study is conducted every three years by Washington Hospital Healthcare System, in conjunction with the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California, to help identify crucial health issues affecting residents living in Washington Township Health Care District. The most recent assessment shows diabetes mortality rates in the Tri Cities have decreased, however, the number of people being diagnosed with diabetes has increased. Another little known fact is that, of the nearly 26 million Americans who have diabetes, many don’t know it. According to the American Diabetes Association, 7 mil-
lion people in the U.S. have diabetes but have not been diagnosed. Another 79 million people have prediabetes, which means their blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as having diabetes. For these groups, it is vital that we get the word out about diabetes and what can happen if it is not identified and managed effectively. For people with prediabetes, preventive measures may enable them to avoid getting the disease in the first place. This November, Diabetes Awareness Month, Howard and Vishak were busy promoting their project. On Nov. 17, they participated in Washington Hospital’s Fifth Annual Diabetes Awareness Health Fair. Their t-shirt booth was one of many offering services, screenings and information about diabetes treatment, self-management and prevention. “Some people bought shirts,” reports Howard. “But, others just wanted to give us a donation so less fortunate people could be screened and receive services. It was very heartwarming.” The following week, Howard and Vishak targeted a younger population. They sold their t-shirts on the quad of their school during lunchtime. Reaching out to teens with a message about diabetes is a great idea. Once considered an older person’s disease, more and more children are now being diagnosed with diabetes and those youngsters will have to learn how to manage this chronic disease for the rest of their lives. Prevention through health eating and regular exercise is a much better option. Washington Hospital is excited about the support it’s receiving from the sale of the t-shirts. With the ongoing economic struggles in this area and many people out of work, there are a great many more continued on page 5
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Heel Problems and Treatment Options
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Living Well with Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges
Diabetes Matters: Ins and Outs of Glucose Monitoring
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Washington Women's Center: Cancer Genetic Counseling
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Women's Health Conference: Can Lifestyle Reduce the Risk of Cancer?
Caring for an Older Adult: Everything You Need to Know about Caregiving Osteoporosis & Arthritis: What You Need to Know
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Don't Let Back Pain Sideline You
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Prostate Enlargements and Canceres
Diabetes Health Fair 2011: Marvelous Meals in Minutes Voices InHealth: Radiation Safety
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Diabetes Matters: Dietary Supplements: What You Need To Know
Getting the Most Out of Your Insurance When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Viewpoint
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Diabetes Health Fair 2011: Peripheral Vascular Positivity - A Positive Disease: Leg Weakness, Approach to Managing Symptoms and Treatment Diabetes
Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness
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Get Back On Your Feet: New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions
Turning 65? Get To Know Medicare Shingles
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Colorectal Cancer: Healthy Diet To Prevent Cancer (Late Start)
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GERD & Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer
How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key
The Weight to Success How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key
Turning 65? Get To Know Medicare Disaster Preparedness
Osteoporosis & Arthritis: What You Need to Know
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Partnering with Your Doctor to Improve Diabetes Control
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Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Oncology Center
Shingles Do You Suffer From Anxiety or Depression?
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Women's Health Conference: Aging Gracefully
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Personal Emergency Preparedness Training
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Community Based Senior Supportive Services
Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?
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What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels
Voices InHealth: Update Learn Exercises to Help on the Journey to Magnet Lower Your Blood Pressure Status and Slow Your Heart Rate
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Washington Wellness Center Offers Holiday Packages This holiday season consider putting a relaxing massage on your holiday gift list. Massages make great presents and offer a nice respite after a busy day of shopping. The Washington Wellness Center is featuring a special on a massage package that can make the holidays brighter for the people in your life, including yourself. “You can treat your sister, mother, father, husband or girlfriend to a wonderful experience,” said Laura Constantine, R.N., Washington Women’s Center coordinator. “A massage is the perfect way to take a break from busy holiday schedules.” The Wellness Center is a comfortable place to enjoy a personalized massage, she added. It features a spa-like setting where one is pampered. You are provided with a fresh robe to slip into and a private dressing area with individual lockers for personal items. “Women are invited to linger afterward and bask in that calm and relaxed feeling that comes from having a massage,” Constantine said. “They can sit in their robes and enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee. We can even provide a warm blanket to curl up in.” There is a separate area for men’s massage with a room that is comfortable and relaxing. With different entrances for the men’s and women’s massage areas, privacy is assured. The Wellness Center features licensed massage therapists who each have more than 12 years experience, according to Constantine. Therapists tailor their massages to meet the individual needs of each person. “A lot of people feel more comfortable getting a massage at a hospital,” she said. “There is a trust factor because the focus here is on health. Some of the clients who come for regular massages have arthritis or other health issues, and they feel confident knowing that their individual needs will be met.” Holiday Specials Special pricing on a holiday package is available through December 31. The Rejuvenation Package includes six 50-minute sessions of your choice (Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, or sports) for $270. She suggested that mothers and daughters, sisters, or girlfriends could create a special holiday outing around a massage. Get a massage together and combine it with a special lunch out or some shopping before or after, she said. Massages are offered by appointment at the Washington Wellness Center on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the week, massages are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more about the holiday packages or to schedule a massage, call (510) 608-1301. It Feels Great “A massage simply feels great,” Constantine said. “It also offers a number of health benefits depending on the type of massage. We offer the whole gamut, from Swedish to hot rocks.” continued on page 5
Ruptured Aneurysm Requires Delicate Brain Surgery
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aria Ramirez went to work one day last June just like any other day. But about two hours into her shift, she started to feel extreme pressure in her neck and head. Soon she began vomiting and an ambulance was called. Maria had suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, a life-threatening condition that requires surgery to stop the bleeding and relieve the pressure on the brain.
ing a neurophysiology monitoring team and neurocritical care specialists,” he explained. “You don’t usually see this type of specialized care at a community hospital. We also have a new state-of-the-art surgical suite, where we performed Maria’s surgery.” The new surgical suite features a BodyTom® portable CT scanner, making it one of only three hospitals in the entire country to have one. The BodyTom® provides
Maria Ramirez (center) was airlifted from Modesto to Washington Hospital after suffering a life-threatening brain aneurysm. She was quickly treated by Dr. Jeffrey Thomas, (right) a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon and medical director of Interventional Neuroradiology at Washington Hospital. Thanks to the high level of neuro-surgical care available at Washington Hospital, Maria and her husband Raul (left) are getting back to their normal routine.
A brain aneurysm is an abnormal bulge on the side of the artery wall. The artery carries blood and pressure on the wall can cause the bulge to rupture, allowing blood to flow out of the vessel into the brain. “About 20 percent of the time a ruptured aneurysm is immediately fatal, and many patients are neurologically injured or die later because of severe brain injury,” said Dr. Jeffrey Thomas, a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon and medical director of Interventional Neuroradiology at Washington Hospital. “A rupture puts people in great danger and they need to get to a specialized hospital for treatment immediately.” Maria, who lives in Modesto, was taken to a nearby medical center, where a physician diagnosed the ruptured brain aneurysm. There she was referred to Thomas, one of only about 120 neurosurgeons in the United States with dual expertise in microscopic brain surgery and interventional neuroradiology. It was thought that she could benefit from a range of potential therapies at Washington Hospital, including a less invasive procedure that Thomas performs. Five hours after she arrived at the medical center, Maria was flown by helicopter to Washington Hospital, where she was met by Thomas and a team of specialists. “At Washington Hospital, we have personnel with high-level expertise in all aspects of neurosurgery, includ-
three-dimensional images of the body right in the operating room. Repairing the Damage Maria had suffered a very large hemorrhage and a lot of blood had surrounded her brain, Thomas said. He determined that the best course of action was to repair the rupture with conventional microscopic brain surgery rather than the newer less invasive technique. With the newer technique, a tiny microcatheter is introduced into the leg and guided through a series of blood vessels into the chest, through the aorta, and into the head and brain, Thomas explained. A soft platinum wire is pushed through the microcatheter and into the aneurysm. The wire coils up inside the aneurysm, stops the blood flow, and causes the blood to clot. Called coiling, this procedure requires no opening of the skull. With the conventional microsurgery that Maria received, Thomas removed part of her skull, located the blood vessel that was feeding the aneurysm, and closed it off using a tiny titanium clip. During the delicate brain surgery, the team of specialists monitored her brain waves to ensure that no damage was being done to her brain. continued on page 5
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Brian Allan Hobbs, is a song-filled holiday classic for the entire family. Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, the curmudgeon everyone loves to hate; the ghost story of the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future; the festive Fezziwigs; over 20 holiday songs in glorious choral harmony; dancing; the darling Cratchit family with the ever hopeful Tiny Tim; and an unrequited love story offer a memorable tale of human transformation that will steal your heart in this special time of the year.
Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8 & 9 8pm (Dec. 6th is a Thursday $10 "Poor Actors"performance, tickets at the door only) Dec. 2 & 9 Sunday Mattinees 2:30pm Tickets are available at www.stage1theatre.org or by calling 510-791-0287 or BROWN PAPER TICKETS (800) 838-3006 or The Book End 5678 Thornton Ave in Newark
General Admission $22 Senior/Advanced Purchase $20 Students 17 & under $10 Groups 12+ $18 *group prices apply to same performance only
39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark 94560 - Held in the Newark Memorial High School Theatre across from Newpark Mall. We recommend you park in front of the school by the Library and Office.
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people who have no insurance coverage and looking to the W.O.W. clinic for care. The need for free or lowcost diabetes-related services has never been greater. “Our goal is to provide detection, treatment and education to anyone in need, especially those without insurance who don’t have many options,” said Ruth Traylor, director of Community Outreach for Washington Hospital Healthcare System. “Diabetes can lead to many complications and hospitalizations, and our goal is to prevent that. The money raised will allow more people to benefit from these important services.”
To learn more about Washington Hospital’s Outpatient Diabetes Center and the Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic, go to www.whhs.com. For more information about diabetes, visit the Web site of the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.
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“When you have a patient with this much hemorrhaging, pressure builds up in the brain,” he said. “The pressure can cause the brain to swell. All of the other blood vessels start to clamp down, not just the one with the aneurysm. Often patients get very sick a few days after surgery and can die even though the surgery was successful. But by removing the skull, it helped to alleviate the pressure, and Maria never got terribly sick.” Maria spent 18 days in the intensive care unit at Washington Hospital receiving neurocritical
intensive care, and nearly a month in the hospital recovering. Throughout the entire ordeal, her husband and other family members kept vigil. “From the moment I got the call something happened to her at work, I was worried,” her husband Raul Ramirez said. “But I am really happy with the care she received at Washington Hospital.” Maria is still recovering, but feeling good about how far she has come. She is looking forward to the day she can drive
again and get back to her normal routine. “Maria is doing very well, and that speaks to the specialized care that is available at Washington Hospital,” Thomas said. “This kind of advanced care used to only be available at university-affiliated hospitals. But Washington Hospital is focused on providing leading-edge technology and personnel.” To learn about the lifesaving programs and services available at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com.
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burning. The hanukkiyah holds nine candles; the extra candle, called a “shamash,” is the first lit and used to light the remaining eight. Traditions of Hanukkah revolve around three basic practices: lighting the
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hanukkiyah, a dreidel (spinning top) game and oil fried foods such as potato pancakes (latkes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled donuts). This year, Hanukkah begins at nightfall December 8 or the eve of the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, 5773.
Shop Hayward 150 gift bags for 150 people spending $150 in Hayward SUBMITTED BY KIM HUGGETT
SUBMITTED BY SARA GOVEA It’s that time of year again when folks gather together to celebrate the holidays. Tri-City Volunteers (TCV) knows that the residents of the Tri-City area are compassionate and generous people and would like to reach out to everyone for donations of food items to the TCV Food Bank, helping others in genuine need. The following is an abbreviated list of holiday season donation ideas. Mixed nuts Stuffing mix Dried fruit Cranberry sauce Mushroom Soup Rice-a-Roni Instant Mashed Potatoes Yams Dressings Evaporated Milk Gravy
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The first 150 shopper who spend a total of $150 or more at Hayward retailers or restaurants on Saturday, December 15 or December 16 can claim a free Bag of Gifts consisting of a Shop Hayward, re-useable grocery bag, two free movie tickets to Hayward’s Cinemark Theatre, a $10 gift certificate from Southland Mall, gift certificates, discount coupons and gift items from local businesses, including ACE Hardware, Berkeley Farms, Kohl’s, Mimi’s, Shark Shack and more, plus other promotional items. Only one Gift Bag may be claimed per family. Claimants must 18 or older. Purchases must be from retail (such as a local merchant, grocery store or big box outlet) or restaurant businesses in the City of Hayward only. Gas purchases or services are excluded from this offer. Claimants should take their receipts from December 15 or 16, totaling $150 or more, to the Information Kiosk at City Hall, 777 B Street, Hayward on Monday, December 17 or Tuesday, December 18 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. There are only 150 Gift Bags with gift items which will be given to eligible claimants on a first-come, firstserved basis. Local dollars spent in Hayward stay in Hayward and help support local businesses and fund City services through local sales taxes. For more information, call (510) 583-4236, email sally.porfido@hayward-ca.gov or visit www.HaywardOpenForBusiness.org
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It is Time to Open the Fremont Main Library On Sundays Remember 2003? That was when Arnold Schwarzenegger was first elected Governor of California, the fifth Harry Potter book “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” was released and President Bush took us to war in Iraq. That year, the City of Fremont stopped funding Sunday hours for the Fremont Main Library. Take a few minutes to consider this data: City
Population
Open on Sundays?
Albany : Castro Valley: Dublin: Fremont (all Libraries)1: Newark: Union City: San Lorenzo2:
18,488 61,388 46,785 217,700 43,041 70,646 23,452
Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
1 – Fremont Main, Centerville, Niles, Irvington 2 – San Lorenzo is also included in Union City data Fremont Main Library in relation to Alameda County libraries is: * Largest library in terms of square footage * Largest number of resident borrowers (38% of total county) * Highest number of children and teen library cards (more than 2x the second ranked library in this category) * Highest number of library visits * Highest activity in the Reference Section * Highest program attendance * Largest collection * Largest DVD collection * Largest collection in most number of languages (14) * Highest gate count per open hour (295) * Third highest residence usage (89.1%, behind Irvington and Centerville, both Fremont libraries) Source: Alameda County Library 2011 – 2012 Annual Statistics What this tells us is that the Fremont Main Library, with the most resources and the greatest need, is one of the few libraries in Alameda County that is closed on Sundays. Does that make sense to you? It is also useful to consider the additional value that the Fremont Main Library specifically provides to our community (besides access the collection of books, DVDs, magazines, etc.). continued on page 38
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Wis. mini horse rings bell for Salvation Army BY CARRIE ANTLFINGER ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST BEND, Wis. (AP), Tinker may be miniature – as in a miniature horse – but he’s a big money raiser for the Salvation Army. He uses his mouth to hold and ring a red bell and also picks up with his mouth a “Thank You Merry Christmas” sign. He can also bow and give kisses. Major Roger Ross, a Salvation Army commander, said Tinker is one of their biggest money raisers in the area: He brings in 10 times the amount of a regular bell ringer. “A good kettle for a couple of hours brings in about $250, and for the same time period (Tinker and his owners) have been known to bring in $2,500,’’ he said. “They line up to put money in the kettle.”
The 13-year-old horse, who’s brown, black, grey and white, has been ringing for four seasons. “I actually save up all my donation and give it to Tinker because I have such a soft place in my heart for him,” said Karen Hammen, who gave money while Tinker stood outside a West Bend craft show on a recent Saturday morning. One of Tinker’s owners, Carol Takacs, said she and her husband got Tinker 12 years ago. She said she went to look at a property, fell in love with the miniature horses there and asked that one be part of the deal. “About three or four years ago I was walking out of a store and there was a bell ringer and I gave,” she said. “I started thinking ‘I wonder if I can, if I can help make this even more interesting.’ So I went home and I
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started working with Tinker.’’ His name was Tinker when they got him, Takacs said. “As fate would have it, I could not have named him more appropriately if I had tried,” she said. Before appearances, she spends a half-hour vacuuming his mane and fur and puts glitter on his hooves, a bell on his backside and a Santa hat on his head. And – of course – Tinker wears the Salvation Army apron. She also made pins with his face on it – a gift for every $5 donation. While most people are wooed by Tinker and his decorations, she said some don’t believe he actually holds and rings the bell. “We don’t do that with Velcro or glue. There’s nothing on his bell. He knows that this is his job and he does it very well,” she said.
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SUBMITTED BY TRACI RUTH SUBMITTED BY JANESSA SCOTT Caltrans will hold a meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Fremont Senior Center to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the Road Safety Assessment (RSA) and the Value Analysis Study final reports for State Route 84/Niles Canyon. These reports are available on the Caltrans website at www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/nilescanyon In response to public concern about planned safety projects in Niles Canyon, Caltrans invited a panel of traffic-safety experts from the Federal Highway Administration to perform an independent Road Safety Assessment (RSA) on State Route 84. Additionally, a Value Analysis Team also examined the data and developed safety-solution concepts based on the recommendations of the RSA. Preliminary information from these studies was presented to the public on July 30, 2012 and is also available on the Caltrans website. Caltrans invites the public to review the RSA and the Value Analysis final reports and to provide feedback on these two studies. Please note that this is a change of date and venue. There will not be a meeting on December 11, 2012 at Niles Elementary School. Niles Canyon Public Meeting Monday, Dec 10 7 - 9 p.m. Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/nilescanyon
Bliss Dance Company’s premier performance of “Gripped” will be presented at the Nummi Theatre at Ohlone College on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. A journey through the experiences of two women, one captivated by obsession, the other by fear, “Gripped” is a thought provoking tale choreographed by the Bliss family. With breathtaking contemporary and creative modern movement, the innovative choreography from Bliss, led by Artistic Director Cassie Begley, is sure to captivate any audience. Bliss Dance Company strives to support women’s issues through the art of performance dance. A fusion of diverse disciplines of dance and cultural backgrounds enables us to touch our community with the passion that comes from our life experiences. Gripped Friday, Dec 7 and Saturday, Dec 8 8 p.m. Nummi Theatre Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.blissdancecompany.com www.smithcenterpresents.com Tickets: $10, students/seniors $8 For Mature Audiences Only
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Reward for information SUBMITTED BY AMY RICKARD In conjunction with Citizens For The Lost, the family of Luis Ernesto Calleros is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of their son. Ernesto, 19, disappeared on October 22, 2012 from South Hayward. His body was discovered on November 7 in the abandoned Perry and Key Auto Repair Shop on Mission Boulevard in Hayward. A public candlelight vigil and rosary were held on November 11 at the auto repair shop. A private memorial service was held on December 1.
Luis Ernesto Calleros
The family asks anyone with information to contact Hayward Police Department at (510) 293-7000. Callers do not have to give their names.
Attempted Murder of a Police Officer-Update SUBMITTED BY SGT. RAJ MAHARAJ, MILPITAS PD On November 27, 2012 at approximately 1:41 a.m., an anonymous person called 9-1-1 to report a possible crime inprogress. The first Milpitas Police officer arrived at the scene at 1:43 a.m. Several other Milpitas Police officers responded to the scene to search for a suspect. One of the officers positioned himself at Jacklin Road and Interstate 680, a possible escape route from the area of the in-progress crime, waiting for the suspect to emerge. At approximately 1:49 a.m., the officer stopped observed a Honda Accord traveling northbound North Park Victoria Drive and turn westbound Jacklin Road. The vehicle traveled through the intersection against a red signal light and continued travelling at above the posted speed limit. At this point, the officer did not know whether this vehicle was involved in the incident to which they were responding. The officer maneuvered into position to attempt a traffic stop and eventually stopped the
Honda Accord on Jacklin Road, west of Escuela Parkway. As the officer exited his patrol car, the driver of the Honda Accord exited the vehicle and shot at the officer. The officer, who has been with the Milpitas Police Department for six years, returned fire. The suspect fled westbound Jacklin Road in the Honda Accord. The officer attempted to give chase but lost the vehicle in the area of Jacklin Road and Arizona Avenue. Milpitas Police Officers canvassed the area and could not locate the suspect or the suspect vehicle. The police vehicle was struck multiple times by the gunfire, which caused the windshield to shatter. The officer was not shot, but suffered minor injuries during the incident. It is unknown if the suspect was shot. The suspect is described as being a Hispanic male, approximately 20-25 years old, 5’6-5’9, 160-180 lbs, and last seen wearing a black/white horizontal striped flannel shirt. At approximately 8:04 a.m., a citizen called the Milpitas Police Department about a tan Honda Accord parked in the area with the engine running.
Milpitas Police Officers responded to the area of Folsom Place, found the vehicle and concluded it was the vehicle used during the shooting. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the vehicle had been stolen from a San Jose resident. Milpitas Police Officers and a canine searched the neighborhood for the suspect, but they had negative results. The City of Milpitas and the Milpitas Police Officers Association are collectively offering a $10,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this shooting suspect. The Milpitas Police Department is still actively investigating this case and is requesting the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects involved in this shooting. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can also be given anonymously by calling (408) 586-2500 or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/gov ernment/police/crime_tip.asp
Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD November 28 A funeral service for a gang member who was murdered in San Francisco was held at Chapel of the Angels on Fremont Blvd/Chapel Way. There was a large group of individuals dressed in gang attire in the parking lot and Fremont PD was called. The reporting party stated that a handgun was seen. Several officers responded and approximately 20 subjects in the parking lot were detained. Two adult males were arrested for various firearms violations after the handgun (.22 revolver) was recovered. One was on federal probation for a Trigger-Lock conviction. During a pat-search, a .25 caliber semi-auto was recovered from a jacket pocket of a female. The female was arrested for possession of a firearm. Additionally, an adult male parolee was arrested for a parole violation and adult male probationer was arrested after he was found to be in possession of ecstasy and marijuana. Lastly, a fifth adult male was arrested for a probation violation due to his gang conditions after he was found to be dressed in gang attire. A total of 6 (5 males and 1 female) were arrested. Officer Blass located and recovered a 1995 Honda Accord at Motel 6 north that had been stolen in Oakland on 11/28. Three males wearing hoodies approached a female and took her purse at gunpoint at the Oak Pointe Apartments (Irvington Avenue side). The weapon was some type of long gun, possibly with two barrels. Loss was a purse with credit cards. Investigated by Officer Gilfoy. A Residential Burglary occurred on Lloyd Ave, investigated by CSO Allen
Neighborhood Watch Neighbors on Narcissus Avenue have joined together to help make their community a safer place to live. Neighbors on Sandalwood Street have joined together to help make their community a safer place to live. Neighbors on Cabernet Street have joined together to help make their community a safer place to live.
All Neighborhood Watch groups are created in coordination with the Newark Police Department. If you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch in your area please contact: Tim Jones Newark Police Dept. (510) 578-4209 tim.jones@newark.org It’s time to stand up to crime. Together we can make a difference!
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Police seize spice and illegal bath salts SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, the Fremont Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit seized synthetic cannabinoid (a.k.a Spice), salvia and illegal synthetic stimulants (a.k.a. Bath Salts) from two Fremont “smoke” shops. The Fremont Police Department recently became aware that the two smoke shops; Rocky’s Smoke Shop (Crossroads Shopping Center) and Monsters of Rock Smoke Shop (Irvington area), were selling the illegal drugs. Over the course of two weeks, the Department’s Street Crimes Unit led an investigation that included an initial educational contact with all of the smoke shops in Fremont and further follow up where the illegal drugs were sold to undercover officers. The owner of Rocky’s Smoke Shop, (Vijay Patel), and the manager of Monsters of Rock, (David Ghebreab), were both arrested for 11375.5 (selling, dispensing, distributing a synthetic stimulant compound) and 11357.5 (possession of concentrated cannabis) of the Health and Safety Code. Both cases are under review by the District Attorney’s Office.
Bath Salts and Spice are becoming an increasingly difficult problem for law enforcement as they are new and research is still being done on the effects and health risks related to these substances. Bath Salts are believed to be linked to multiple suicides throughout the nation and FPD has seen at a couple of cases with people on bath salts who are out of control or highly irrational. In total, approximately six pounds of synthetic cannabinoids and several grams of illegal synthetic stimulant bath salts were recovered during the October sting operation. The estimated street value is more than $25,000. The Fremont Police Department is committed to continual enforcement of the sales of these substances and businesses caught selling these substances will be held responsible by FPD as well as City Code Enforcement. Anyone with information regarding the illegal sales of either of these substances can contact Street Crimes Officer Manrique of the Fremont Police Department at (510) 790-6800 or send us a tip, by using one of our tip reporting software programs at www.fremontpolice.org/tip.
Newark Police Log SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD November 25 At 8:29 p.m., Officers investigated an auto burglary in the 7800 block of 7825 Shorehaven Avenue. The suspect(s) damaged the locking mechanism and stole stereo equipment. Officers investigated a residential burglary on Elmwood Street. Entry was gained through the “doggy” door in the backyard. The loss was two MacBook Pro computers, a Sony gaming system and jewelry. The burglary occurred between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. A citizen on Plummer Avenue noticed a neighbor’s front door was open at 5:30 p.m. but waited over five hours before calling Police to report it. Officers responded and found the front door had been kicked open and the residence was ransacked. The loss is unknown at this time. November 26 Officers investigated an indecent exposure incident on Crestmont Avenue at 11:30 p.m. A citizen noticed a suspect standing in front of his neighbor’s house with his pants down. The suspect was described as a White Male Adult in his 30’s. After responding to a report of two female subjects climbing into a window of a vacant room at Motel 6, officers arrested Christina Salinas of Hayward and Lidia Salsedo of Fremont for trespassing. November 28 At 11:27 a.m., officers investigated an attempted robbery that occurred on Tuesday night I.F.O Cousin Café located at 39193 Cedar Boulevard. According to the victim, he was serving a table outside of the restaurant last night when an unknown suspect produced a firearm and demanded his iPhone. The victim pushed the suspect and the suspect fled without the goods. November 29 Officers were sent to Sears at Newpark Mall at 12:32 p.m. for a report of a shoplifter in-custody. Victor Gutierrez of Union City was arrested for petty theft. Officers located an abandoned vehicle without any wheels behind 8477 Central Avenue. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Fremont PD the day prior. NPD units were summoned to Madeira’s Liquors at 6714 Thornton Avenue at 1:28 p.m. for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. As it turns out the store was getting their delivery of beer which resulted in multiple pallets of Modelo being stacked in the entry way leading into the store. Two Black Male Adult suspects helped themselves to the beer; the manager took offense and ended up getting punched in the face numerous times. Both suspects fled the scene. The manager went to the hospital with facial injuries. November 29 Officers arrested Linda Martinez of Newark at 6 p.m. for Petty Theft after she was caught shoplifting at JC Penney. 2049Hrs: Officers arrested Dominique Bradford of Newark at 8:49 p.m. for Embezzlement. November 30 Officers investigated an attempted auto burglary that occurred overnight in the 5100 of Elmwood Avenue. The vehicle’s window was smashed, but nothing was taken. Officer responded to the 35000 block of Cherry Street at 7:18 a.m. to investigate a vehicle theft, while en route, officers located the vehicle abandoned on Cherry Street., near Picardy Place with the engine running and no keys with the vehicle. Officers investigated a stolen vehicle in the 36000 block of Cherry Street which occurred overnight. Officers investigated a residential burglary in the 36000 block of Ruschin Drive that occurred during the early morning hours. The house had been ransacked. Entry was made through a side window that had been smashed. Loss is still being determined. Officers investigated a residential burglary in the 7000 block of Fountaine Avenue that occurred during the early morning hours. The house was ransacked and entry was made through an open rear window. Loss is currency. Officers investigated a residential burglary in the 36000 block of Christine Street, which occurred between 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. The suspect(s) forced entry by kicking-in a side garage door. At the time of the initial contact, the victim was unsure of the loss. Officer’s responded to Buena Vista and Parada Street at 11:42 p.m. after a citizen called NPD to report a suspicious vehicle parked in the area. Contacted were; Matthew Agguire of Newark, Rodney Mitchell of East Palo Alto, and Isabel Reyes of Newark. During the course of their investigation they located alcohol inside of the vehicle as well as property stolen from the previously listed residential burglary. The trio was arrested for possession of stolen property. Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the non-emergency line at (510) 578-4237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at (510) 578-4965.
BART Log SUBMITTED BY SENIOR POLICE OFFICER E. JENKINS, BART POLICE November 29 Auto Theft - Fremont Station 8:03 p.m. A victim reported his 4 door, gold Honda Accord was stolen while it was parked in the northeast parking lot between 0700-2000 hours. Case # 12114388 At 5:55 p.m., a victim reported the theft of his silver 1991 Toyota Camry. The victim said he parked his vehicle about 6:20 a.m. in the north-east lot at Fremont Station. Upon returning about 6 p.m., the vehicle was missing. Bicycle Theft - Fremont Station 6:47 p.m. A victim reported his $100.00 Next PowerX mountain bicycle was stolen while it was parked at the station with a cable lock between 9:25 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
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History
Houses by the side of the Road
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istorian William Halley wrote in 1876 that the residences of Mr. Dyer, Mrs. Blacow, Supervisor Overacker and several others were very creditable to the farming community.” He also noted that there were some fine homesteads on the road from Niles to the Mission (now Mission Boulevard). The Historical Atlas of Alameda County published by Thompson and West in 1878 displays a variety of lithographs of
Millard-Montross home in Irvington
constructing 50 homes on their Lindsay Gardens tract in Newark. They were F. H. A. financed with prices of $7975 for two bedrooms and $8450 for three bedrooms. Twenty-three were sold in the tract before even one home was started. K. P. Suhnel had put up six homes on the modern new street of Santos Road in 1946. Mr. Suhnel was the contractor and builder and his wife the secretary and record keeper. The painting and decorating work was done by Dan Lanotti. Several prominent people including school instructors pur-
Crowell House
building styles in the Victorian era. The more elegant dwellings are emphasized because subscribers paid to have their properties pictured in the atlas. Simple adobes of the Spanish-Mexican period are shown only in the distance, and the few pioneer cabins are shown as sheds on farms. Few of the typical “round the horn” pre-cut package houses are included, probably because they are less showy than the larger Victorians. Elegant houses pictured included ones owned by Mrs. Robert Blacow, G. M. Walters, H. Crowell, G. W. Patterson, Howard Overacker, Captain C. Valpey, George Emerson, M. J. Overacker and John Lowrie. A total of over 25 Washington Township houses were shown. Stuart Guedon and Dr. Robert B. Fisher noted when they wrote the 1976 Preface to the Bicentennial Edition that the Patterson, Bunting and M. J. Overacker houses were the only ones left. Now the Patterson house is the sole survivor, but there are a few special houses that were not pictured in the atlas. The 1898 Special Edition of the Washington Press features the
Stanford House, Warmsprings
Pickering, E. H. Dyer and the two Ellsworth houses. Authors of the History of Washington Township, 1904 only included pictures of the house of Howard Overacker and John Horner and added the T. P. Harvey house in the 1950 edition. They noted that housing had always been a major problem but mentioned that the sons of George Patterson “had handsome and substantial dwellings on the homestead.” The authors also related that many of the old homes around Centerville were still owned by families of the pioneers. They referred to the “pretty cottage” of supervisor Fred
Mciver Home at Linda Vista
residence of Josiah W. Stanford at Warm Springs. The house is partly hidden by the lush garden and the picturesque water fountain filled with rare water lilies. The paper also shows a front view of Ardenwood, the home of Mrs. G. W. Patterson, which the author describes as “a handsome, attractive structure with broad verandas massive architecture and general air of grandeur.” At this time the Patterson ranch consisted of 4,155 acres. Two pages were devoted to the story of the Linda Vista vineyard, farm and winery. The home is described as the handsome residence of Mr. C. C. McIver, “a model country home, surrounded with all the conveniences possible to make life worth living.” Other houses pictured included that of S. Salz, Eli Dennison, S. B. Vandervoort, E. A. Babb, Dr. H. W. Emerson, J. E. Jacobus, A. B. Montross, A. O. Rib, James Fair, James Stanley, G. E. Chittenden, L. E. Osgood, J. Mowry, Mrs. D. Mowry, Martin Carter, E. Whipple, Mrs. Loring
Horner and the pleasant homes of John Mattos, Sr. and the honorable John Mattos, Jr. The 1910 Advancement Edition of the Township Register pictured a few homes that have already been mentioned plus those of J.T. Fonte and O. E. Walpert in Niles. The 1947 Sesquicentennial Edition of The Washington News is mostly about business establishments, but it also features photos and information on tract homes including Harry Stevenson’s development at the north entrance to Irvington. Suburban Homes, Inc. was building tract homes on Thornton and Pine Streets in the Hansen Tract in Centerville. Charles Wauhab was agent for those that were being offered to GIs and civilians. Gordon and Art Cotton of Newark were selling homes “as fast as they were built.” Their court in Newark was pictured in the edition, but they also built in other parts of the township. The Claude T. Lindsay Co. was
chased on Mount Vernon Avenue. Suhnel lived in his own newly built home on Santos Road. The First Thirty years, published in 1989, details the history of growth in the City of Fremont. It contains a photo of the residence built as a result of building permit number one. It also gives credit to Glenmoor Homes for starting the post war movement to urbanize Centerville. As subdivisions and apartments complexes were being developed, historic buildings were being demolished. It was noted that by the 1970’s about 50% of the buildings originally designated as worthy of preservation because they were part of the heritage of the city had been destroyed. A few structures were saved by the historic efforts of individuals and concerned organizations. Much of the recent news about homes has been dominated by the efforts of cities to provide affordable housing as required by the State of California. Residents of mobile homes have been struggling to combat rising rental fees, and efforts to provide shelter for the homeless are a constant challenge. It will take the combined efforts of government and citizens to meet these needs in future years.
PHILIP HOLMES PEEK INTO THE PAST www.museumoflocalhistory.org Photos courtesy of The Museum of Local History
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The Swedish massage uses long, fluid strokes and deep, circular motions to reduce tension, improve circulation, and relieve muscle tension. The sports massage is similar to the Swedish massage but is more for client’s who work out frequently or are involved in sports. It helps improve flexibility, and prevent or treat injuries. Deep tissue massage works deep into the muscle to help ease and release muscular tension. It uses slower, more forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of the muscles and connective tissue. The pregnancy massage is for expectant mothers. It helps alleviate back pain and aids circulation, providing some relief from the discomfort of pregnancy. Therapeutic massage integrates neuromuscular therapy and reflexology with Swedish strokes to help relax and restore balance to the body. The hot rock massage helps the muscles relax. Hot rocks are strategically placed in certain areas like the neck and spine.
The foot reflexology is a gentle massage of the foot that helps to relieve tension. “You can give the gift of relaxation by giving a massage this holiday season,” Constantine said. “With work and family pressures, most women would say that is priceless.”
Make a Massage Appointment Today! To make a massage appointment or purchase a massage gift certificate, please call the Washington Wellness Center at (510) 608-1301. The Wellness Center is located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. For information about other services offered at the Washington Women’s Center, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter.
SantaCon to help animal shelter SUBMITTED BY SANTACON Downtown Hayward is the location of Hayward’s first SantaCon event. SantaCon Hayward 2012 is a publicly accessible event where guys and girls of legal age dress like Santa and go out on the town for no better reason than that it is great fun. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Hayward Animal Shelter with participating establishments donating a portion of the evening’s proceeds to help support the Shelter. On Saturday, December 8, 2012, the line-up starts at 7 p.m. at the Turf Club, 22519 Main Street followed by a Best Santa Suit Contest at Kupe Restaurant & Lounge, 943 B Street, at 9 p.m. SantaCon will end at 1:30 a.m. SantaCon has a huge social impact. This year, there are more than 250 locations in 36 countries and many are expecting a 50-percent increase in attendance over 2011. Regular updates are available at www.santacon.info/Hayward-CA. SantaCon Hayward 2012 Saturday, Dec 8 7:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Downtown Hayward www.santacon.info/Hayward-CA
Newark resident wins free sewer service for a Year SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE POWELL You never know what might lead to an early holiday treat. For Newark resident Lynne Mercer, reading Union Sanitary District’s (USD) “Customer Focus” newsletter led to winning the District’s “Win Free Sewer Service For A Year” contest, and an unexpected rebate in the mail. The contest was a feature in the seventh annual issue of USD’s “Customer Focus” newsletter, delivered to all residents and businesses in the Tri-City area in September. The newsletter, published to inform the District’s customers about the utility and the services, can also be read online on USD’s “Links and Glossary” page at www.unionsanitary.ca.gov. The most recent issue highlighted USD’s Irvington Pump Station Solar Facility in Fremont, the District’s Plant Operators, who work 24/7/365 to serve the Tri-Cities, and various infrastructure renewal and replacement projects. Newsletter readers were encouraged to visit USD’s website and complete an online survey that entered them into the contest. A computer program randomly chose Mercer’s entry number as the winner. Mercer’s favorite story was about the Solar Facility, which saves on energy costs while maximizing the use of District resources, but she found the entire newsletter to be very educational about USD’s services. “It was full of useful information,” she notes. Mercer, a realtor who works on the Peninsula, enjoyed the “Homeowner Information” pages on USD’s website, which give advice about sewer repairs and safety, homeowner do’s and don’ts for healthy household drains, and tips for helping the environment. “As a realtor, I’m always looking for knowledge to pass on to people,” she comments. “It’s a good reference.” Mercer has lived in Newark’s The Lake neighborhood since 1990. She will receive a check to offset the residential sewer service charge of $319.55 that was billed along with her property tax this year. Mercer hasn’t decided how she’ll spend her winnings yet, but the work she and her husband do for Kiwanis International will have an influence. “I’ll probably donate a portion to charity and use the rest to treat us to a nice night out at a restaurant,” she says. For more information, visit: www.unionsanitary.ca.gov.
Governor signs historic community college reform bill SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE SIQUEIROS, CAMPAIGN FOR COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law SB 1456 (Lowenthal) – the Seymour-Campbell Student Success Act of 2012. Under the bill, ALL students will receive the guidance they need to be successful through required orientation and education plans. In a historic move toward equity, colleges will be required to publicly report progress of all students broken down by race and socio-economic status. And, finally, students will have to maintain satisfactory academic performance in order to be eligible for fee waivers. A focus on improving student success – measured by gaining a degree, certificate or transfer to a four-year institution – will open the doors of community colleges to thousands more students and send more graduates into the work force or on to higher degrees. Visit: www.collegecampaign.org for more information.
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Senator Corbett visits Oorja Protonics
SUBMITTED BY FREMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Oorja Protonics’ new production facility in the Warm Springs area of Fremont had a distinguished visitor November 28, Senator Ellen M. Corbett, Senate Majority Leader. Senator Corbett represents Fremont in the State Legislature and is Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Green Jobs, Solar, Wind and Clean Technologies. Senator Corbett met with Oorja’s management team as well as engineering and production personnel who gave the Senator
and her delegation an overview of the production and Quality Testing process for Oorja’s Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Systems and spoke about the value of its fuel cells for the Material Handling and Refrigerated Truck Markets. Oorja is a global leader in the Development, Manufacturing and Commercialization of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells that are being used by several customers across the US as on-board battery chargers for material handling equipment. The OorjaPac family of fuel cell products operates on widely available and low?cost liquid alcohol fuel. The fuel cell in-
stalled on the equipment provides the additional benefit of minimal infrastructure requirement thus making it attractive for both existing and new facilities with a very attractive payback. “We feel honored that Senator Corbett has chosen to visit Oorja’s new production facility and are really encouraged to hear her talk about her plans to bring manufacturing of renewable energy technologies to California.” said Dr. Sanjiv Malhotra, CEO and President of Oorja Protonics, Inc. For more information, visit www.oorjaprotonics.com
Insider trading suspect was model ethics student BY BRIDGET MURPHY ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON (AP), Mathew Martoma knew from an early age he wanted to blend his interests in health care, business and law into a career, and he excelled as a bioethics student. Yet the 38-year-old Florida man now finds himself embroiled in what could prove one of the biggest ethical lapses in Wall Street’s history. Federal prosecutors allege Martoma, a former hedge fund portfolio manager, persuaded a medical professor to reveal secret data from an Alzheimer’s disease drug trial. They say that allowed Martoma to engineer a record-setting insider-trading scheme that reaped more than a quarter-billion dollars in illegal profits. The FBI arrested Martoma on Nov. 20 at his $2 million Palm Beach County home on two counts of securities fraud and a related conspiracy charge. His lawyer says there was no misuse of secret information. Phone calls by The Associated Press to listings for Martoma were not returned. The arrest has surprised and puzzled some academics who knew Martoma before he aligned himself with a billionaire, SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund owner Steven A. Cohen. They say the criminal behavior prosecutors allege doesn’t match their
memories of an intelligent, ambitious and idealistic young scholar. “It’s sort of a tragic story it seems to me, if there’s any truth to it,” said Ronald Green, Martoma’s supervisor at the National Institutes of Health in the late 1990s, and a Dartmouth College religion professor who directs the school’s Ethics Institute. Green backed Martoma’s hiring at NIH shortly after his Duke University graduation, and he became part of a case study about ethics and Alzheimer’s disease. “I think one of the reasons he was brought in for this function just after college is he had very good training in bioethics and he’s a congenial person,” Green said. “He’s a guy who strikes up relationships and maintains them very well.” The 1998 journal article that resulted listed Martoma’s name first when it published in a small health care ethics journal in Cambridge, Massachusetts. But Martoma was out of his league when it came to the other collaborators, some of whom never met him. That included Allen D. Roses, the Duke neurobiologist known for discovering the link between a gene called apolipoprotein E and Alzheimer’s disease. Green figured the paper would help Martoma – then known as Ajai
Mathew Thomas – jump-start his career. Martoma enrolled in Harvard Law School in 1997 but dropped out in 1998, soon setting his sights on business school. Bruce Payne, a former Duke professor, stressed Martoma’s strong ethical code when he wrote a recommendation letter for his expupil’s application to Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Martoma was in Payne’s ethics and policymaking class in 1994, before later becoming his chief teaching assistant for the class. Payne, now executive director of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation, wrote that Martoma was “extraordinarily intelligent,’” `’remarkably analytic’’ and “wonderfully fair-minded.” “No one has contributed more to our class discussions of Sissela Bok’s `Lying,’ nor was anyone in our class as acute on the issues of moral capacity raised by Camus’ `The Plague,’’’ Payne told Stanford. Soon, Martoma was heading to Stanford. His educational about-face accompanied a choice in 2001 to legally change his name, a decision Green believes Martoma made to return to his Indian roots. Martoma gained a reputation as a stand-up guy in business school, said continued on page 36
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Help Bring Holiday Cheer to Seniors and Families SUBMITTED BY NISHA KALRA The Holiday Season is just around the corner, and with your support, the City of Fremont’s Human Services Department is looking for donations, sponsors and volunteers to assist 50 needy families being served by the Family Resource Center and the Youth and Family Services Division and 150 older adults being served through the department’s Senior Services Division. Adopt A Family/Senior started as an employee giving holiday program in the City of Fremont’s Human Services Department. Quickly the program, now in its 14th year, evolved to a community effort to help families and seniors during the holiday. With the goal of assisting families and seniors during difficult economic times in their lives, by providing gift cards that supply necessities such as food, jackets, medicine and working utilities during the winter; as well as toys to children to make their holidays as joyous as our own. With your help this holiday season, we have already had a successful Movie Night at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum and Benefit Concert. A longtime volunteer coordinator for Adopt A Family/Senior, Nicki Bouton of Fremont continually advocates for the program, saying: “Those of us already involved are finding that it is boosting our own spirits to help others. For our neighbors who don’t have family, resources or support, the impact is truly overwhelming.” Last year we raised $60,000 in cash and in-kind goods and services, this year we hope to do the same! We welcome your contributions, big or small. You can help make a difference! We will accept donations through Wednesday, December 12 by mail and electronically all year long. Please remember if your company provides a corporate match, you can help us reach our goal twice as fast. Make checks payable to “City of Fremont” or, if you wish to be matched with a senior or family to help complete a holiday “wish list,” contact Monica Dominguez at (510) 574-2057 or mdominguez@fremont.gov. Beginning December 15, you will also be able to make your pledge electronically, by accessing the City of Fremont website at www.fremont.gov/HSDonate. If you are a business, organization or city department and wish to provide a “group contribution” remember, an itemized list of contributors’ names and amounts will allow us to provide each person with a letter for tax purposes. Because families and seniors in our community have needs all year long, the Human Services Department has established the Urgent Need Fund which gives our social workers, nurses and counselors access to emergency funds for crisis situations which may arise unexpectedly. Contributions to this fund may be made during the holidays, or at any time during the year. Thank you for your support! For more information about how to participate or contribute, please contact Monica Dominguez at Human Services (510) 574-2057 or mdominguez@fremont.gov.
Adopt-A-Family makes spirits bright BY JULIE GRABOWSKI The heart of the holidays is in giving to others, and each Christmas, Volunteer Hayward does its part to help to make the season bright for local families in need. Volunteer Hayward was created in 1996 by Donna Fitzwater with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD), Hayward Unified School District, and the City of Hayward in order to organize volunteers to build a better community and help those in need. Its accomplishments include the Youth Enrichment Program, Annual Coat Drive, Stuff the Bus, Kaboom! Playground Build, Prom Possible, Week of Caring, Hayward Clean-Up, and Adopt-A-Family. On December 15, the Adopt-A-Family program celebrates its 15th year of caring for families in need with a full-day event at the Hayward Senior Center. Families will be treated to breakfast, photos with Santa, gift rooms, and warm coats. Kids will get a mad 20-second dash in the toy room to choose the toys they want, then visit Miss Donna’s room to pick out a gift for their parents. The room is named for Donna Fitzwater who was the first Volunteer Hayward Coordinator and served for 15 years before passing away last year. Her heart, dedication, and hard work touched many and made the program what it is today. A coat drive runs in conjunction with the event, giving parents the opportunity to pick out warm coats for their family. The Hayward Police Department, City resources department, school district, and HARD nominate families living in Hayward, Castro Valley, and San Lorenzo, as well as the unincorporated districts of Ashland, Cherryland, and Fairview. Those selected are paired with corporate sponsors or private donors who receive a wish list in order to shop for the family. Donors don’t know any personal information about the families beyond the name and items on their list, and families have no idea about the extent of the event that awaits them. 43 families were served last year and 52 families have been adopted so far for this season. “When they’re coming here they don’t expect all this to happen for them,” says Volunteer Coordinator Zack Ebadi. With all the consumerism that comes along with the holiday, he feels that the AdoptA-Family event is “truly Christmas,” a chance to give back to the community. Ebadi also praised the efforts of the Target store on A Street, whose employees were “extremely helpful” and made their shopping budget work in purchasing gifts for the families. Accomplished 100 percent by donations, Volunteer Hayward was able to expand their Adopt-A-Family outreach this year, thanks to a Share the Spirit grant and facilitated through The Volunteer Center of the East Bay. The grant made it possible to partner with The Kids’ Breakfast Club and cook a fresh breakfast for families on the morning of the event, as well as provide gifts, and adopt extra families. Due to the additional funds, Volunteer Hayward was able to adopt 12 families through the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO). FESCO families will have the party brought to them on December 21, where they will have the opportunity to pick out gifts and coats, and goods will be provided to cook the families breakfast on Christmas Day. Any toys left over from the Adopt-A-Family event will be donated to the holiday party for families in need put on by the Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office COPPShop at the Ashland Community Center on December 19. Those wishing to help families this holiday season can donate new or gently used coats and new, unwrapped toys. Donations can be dropped off at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds on December 12 from noon to 4 p.m. and December 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and at the Hayward Senior Center on December 14 from noon to 8 p.m. Monetary donations are also welcomed. Checks can be made out to Volunteer Hayward and mailed c/o HARD Administration Office, 1099 E. Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Any funds that come in after the event will be used for next year. Those interested in volunteering can visit www.haywardrec.org and click on the Volunteer tab, or e-mail Volunteer Coordinator Zack Ebadi at volunteer@haywardrec.org for more information. To find volunteer opportunities throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, call The Volunteer Center of the East Bay at (925) 472-5760 or visit them online at www.volunteereastbay.org/volunteer-center-of-the-east-bay/.
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Ohlone Humane Society 510-792-4587 BY NANCY LYON
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uring this time of the year, giving gifts has long been a custom from celebrating the Winter Solstice in ancient Rome in a kind of gift-giving birthday party for the sun’s annual rebirth, to honoring the beliefs of a many faiths. As the lyrics go in Fiddler on the roof... it’s all about tradition. In Roman times, gifts were a simple giving of evergreen branches and later cakes to symbolize prosperity and the sweetness of the coming year. Today, gifting has become a more complex challenge and what will bring joy to the occasion can be a knotty problem. Some may consider the solution to be the addition of a new animal friend or presenting one as a gift to a loved one. This sweet image may not live up to reality and there are some serious concerns that should be addressed before taking the big step. In most situations we can rule out a pony under the Christmas tree, but it can be tempting to give a cute puppy, kitten or other animal as a holiday present. Giving a living creature as a gift, es-
pecially one that has not been requested or even expected, is not always wise and doubly so during a time of celebration. However well intentioned, it is not in the best interests of the animal whose well-being and future should be of primary concern. What the special little life needs is time to adjust in calm and safe surroundings, away from the unavoidable noise and activity of celebrations. Taking on the responsibility of a new life should require considerable thought and a lifelong commitment. That trusting, feeling being will be totally dependent upon his or her human family for many years to come. It’s wise to stop and consider that you will be taking on a new “baby” with all that implies – veterinary bills, schooling, emotional and physical needs. While it is inadvisable during a time of celebration, if you make the decision to go ahead and all are in agreement about the new addition, many things need to be considered. In the rush of festivities, it is easy to unknowingly put not only the new addition in harm’s way but other resident animal companions as well.
With all that’s happening, it’s not hard to imagine momentarily forgetting that decorations and festive feasts are a danger to your new friend. Stolen dinner leftovers can cause digestive problems, flickering candles can burn and tempting garlands are dangerous choking hazards. In an instant, all can attract and harm unprotected animals. Electric decorations such as incredibly enticing stringed lights can give your critters an unpleasant shock should they chew on the wires. Indoor holiday plants such mistletoe and poinsettias can be toxic or irritating to sensitive digestive tracts. The list of holiday hazards is long and should be given much thought not only for your animal companion’s well being but also for the sake of your finances – veterinary care can be very expensive. If you feel you are that holiday exception – and not many are – deciding to include a new nonhuman family member at this or any time is a big decision, not to be taken lightly. Awareness and forethought of their needs and your ability and willingness to
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www.ohlonehumanesociety.org Hundreds of healthy, adoptable animals are available at the TriCity Animal Shelter and other local shelters and rescue organizations. Visit www.petfinder.com where you can enter your city or zip code and search by breed, size, gender and other criteria. Nearly 12,500 rescue groups list more than a quarter-million animals available for adoption. Please save one today.
provide for them over many years – often up to 20 – should be given great consideration. As an alternative to directly giving an animal as a present, OHS suggests that instead, you make up a gift basket containing all the essentials. Suggestions for the perfect gift basket would include books on specific animal care, leashes or collars, water and food bowls, safe toys and treats, and for dogs (cats would be amused at the thought) a gift certificate for obedience or socialization classes. If children are part of the family, a stuffed toy representing their new friend is a gift that gives anticipation and excitement of the big event.
Please consider adopting from an animal shelter and saving the life of a special companion and friend, one who will always be grateful. Many animal shelters provide a certificate for a free adoption to qualifying homes, to be honored after the holidays. After all, gifts are great but it’s much more fun to be included in choosing a friend for life. For a comprehensive list of holiday Dos and Don’ts for your animal companion’s holiday safety check out ASPCA website: http://www.aspca.org/petcare/pet-care-tips/holiday-safety -tips.aspx
A divine slice of redemption BY ISABELLA OHLMEYER There is an intriguing journey inside the heart of many people to become better and more complete human beings. Irvington Conservatory Theatre dives into self-discovery, redemption, and fate in an inspiring adaptation of Jim Leonard Jr.’s “The Diviners.” Set in 1930, during the Great Depression, former priest C.C. Showers, adeptly played by Robert Richie, stumbles upon the quaint town of Zion, Indiana, where he seeks salvation after abruptly leaving his ministry. Showers soon discovers personal purification when he meets a mentally challenged boy named Buddy Layman,
innocently and warmly played by newcomer Jacob Rosen. The townspeople embrace Showers wholeheartedly, relieved to have a minister right before their very eyes; no minister has resided in their town for many years. The primary focus of Buddy’s sister, Jennie Mae Layman, portrayed maternally and with great affection by Katie Kelly (double cast with Rachel Ho), is being a mother figure to Buddy, but she becomes distracted and develops a teen crush on the much older Showers. Although Showers is flattered by the attention from Jennie, he is more concerned with assisting Buddy on his path to self discovery, helping him overcome his fear of water and discover his strength as an individual.
Irvington High School Theatre director, Scott Di Lorenzo thoughtfully portrayed his vision, from actor performances to the decorative set. An intricate, scenic backdrop painting, a realistic tree prop, and a representation of digging dirt was a brilliant visual representation of the time period. “The Diviners” is a thought-provoking show that has successfully blended the ingredients of humor, love, inspiration, and sadness. Performances are held at 7 p.m. on December 6 and 8, and two matinee performances at 2 p.m. on December 7 and 8. There will be a raffle during intermission costing $1 per person. Prizes include a San Francisco Zoo admis-
sion for two people, Cloverleaf Family BowlBowling Party, and many more. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 for students, with a discount on Thursdays for$10 admission. For more information visit www.irvingtondrama.com or to make reservations, call (510) 656-5711. The Diviners Dec 6-8 8 p.m. (Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.) Irvington High School Theatre 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 656-5711 www.irvingtondrama.com Tickets: $10 - $12
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tic show generated by a central computerized 24-foot tree,which allow lights to change color and move to music. 10,000 additional lights were added this year, bringing the grand total up to 40,000 LED sparklers. Flashing on trees, fixtures, and bushes, lights are choreographed to seven holiday songs from the classic “Carol of the Bells” to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” While the playlist is the same as last year, different visual effects have been created this time around, sure to delight returning visitors and newcomers alike. This is not your typical drive-by lights display, but an opportunity to get out of the car, take a seat, and enjoy a carefully crafted performance with family, friends, and the community. Chairs will be set up in the church courtyard; nights can be chilly, so bring those gloves, scarves, and down jackets. Instead of offering specific start times, this year’s show will play on a continuous 30-minute loop, allowing attendees to come and go as they please. (Caution: The show contains a lot of rapid movement and the lights sometimes have a strobe effect that may be a health concern for anyone susceptible to epileptic seizures). Hosted by Pastor Paul McGovern, this event is an offering to the community, a way to give back and share the joy of the season. The Crossroads Church Light Show is not to be missed, a thrilling, fun, and joyous celebration of Christmas, well on its way to becoming a local holiday staple. For more information contact Kurt Alber at (316) 371-4393. Crossroads Church Light Show Weekends, Dec 2 - 30 Fridays and Sundays: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturdays: 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (316) 371-4393 www.crossroadsfremont.org Free
Do you light up the outside of your home, office, or business with dazzling and festive displays to celebrate the holidays? Why not register in the Irvington Business Association Holiday Lights Competition and share the joy of your creation? The contest is open to both residential and non-residential entries such as businesses, non-profits, churches and schools - in the 94538 zip code. Entries will be toured by judges on Saturday, December 15 and all participating locations will have their addresses posted on the Irvington Lights website, www.irvingtonlights.com. Judges will be voting for 1st and 2nd places for both residential and non-residential entries. The prizes are $250 for 1st place and $100 for 2nd place, with winners announced December 17 on the website. To register in the IBA Holiday Lights Competition, read the contest rules and complete your application online before 5 p.m. on Monday, December 10. To register, go to www.irvingtonlights.com. The IBA Holiday Lights Competition Rules: - Entries must be in the 94538 zip code; open to all IBA members and non-members. - There are two categories: Residential and Non-Residential (businesses, stores, non-profits, churches, and schools). - All entries must have their display visible from the street. - There are no special themes for the displays and it doesn’t matter how many lights you use. The judges will be observing the overall design and appeal of your total holiday lights decorations. - Lights must be on display for judging on December 15 from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. - All entries will have their addresses post on the Irvington Lights website for all to see. - All winners will be notified on December 17 and have their entries pictures posted on the website.
Tech swap, buy and recycle event Clear out your home and office and benefit Newark Library. Here’s how it works - bring unwanted working electronics to Newark Library before Thursday, December 7 for a tax receipt and/or swap credit (a percentage of a recent eBay sale; this is a fundraiser). Bring manuals if you have them. On December 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. take your choice of the other donations of similar value to swap! If you have nothing to swap, you may use cash or a check to buy one item per person. Bids will be accepted for more than one item and winners will be notified. Swapped items are not guaranteed. Experts will be available to help. Non-working electronics will be accepted for recycling only on December 8.
Tech swap, buy and recycle event Saturday, Dec 8 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Newark Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 x 20 btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org
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Tri-City Stargazer DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 11, 2012 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: Hanukkah, for those unfamiliar with the Jewish calendar, falls on Sunday, Dec. 9 this year. Centuries ago, the Jews reclaimed religious freedom from the Assyrians in a battle won on the 25th day of Kislev, the third month of the Jewish calendar year. The people went immediately to rededicate their temple to God. Later an additional meaning was attached to Hanukkah (literally translated from the Hebrew as rededication). All Jewish temples have a lamp that burns eternally, symbolizing God's presence in the world. According to the myth, there was only one day's oil remaining in the temple lamp at the original Hanukkah, but somehow a miracle caused this tiny quantity to last eight days until more oil could be found. Thus we have eight days of Hanukkah. Because the Jewish calendar is based on the lunar cycles, the annual date of Hanukkah varies from year to year on the modern calendar. The 25th day of Kislev occurs in the "dark" of the moon, in the period just before the new moon during which we cannot see its reflection by the sun. This holiday is a celebration of the light of the Spirit, burning eternally, throughout even the most dismal hours of trial. Maseltov! . Aries (March 21-April 20): Legal, will simply regenerate trauma. The accent of this eclipse period is need for internal order and self-re- Pisces (February 19-March 20): ethical or educational issues are emon travel, education, care of vehicles flection. Consider hypnosis or med- There has been emphasis on career, Cancer (June 21-July 21): It is imphasized. Travel is punctuated, and relationships to siblings, room- itation, psychotherapy, dream work life goals, and community reputaportant to concentrate on work rewhether of body, mind, or spirit. mates, neighbors, or others who or journaling as resources to help tion. Honors may have occurred lated relationships and health Exposure to those of different backdaily traverse your life. Lifelong habit you contemplate. Solitude can be during this period if you have previmaintenance. Diet, exercise and imgrounds or cultures opens your patterns of thought must be re- healing now. Streamlining daily rou- ously built a solid foundation. Famprovement of physical regimen will heart and leads you in new direcviewed and negative thinking cor- tines and exercising your body will ily members plead for more serve you well. Honing your mantions. Renewal may be necessary rerected; habits of speech and help you preserve energy for attention in subtle and overt ways. agement systems in personal and lated to vehicles, relationships to communication improved. Now is thought. Property may require repair, rejuvework arenas is necessary to improve roommates or siblings, or neighthe time to focus on learning new nation, or replacement. Family patthe efficiency of the daily work rouborhood. A household move may and practical life skills. Let go of out- Aquarius (January 20-February terns are changing. You may tine. You must balance concerns of 18): Involvement in your commube on the way or may be just commoded belief systems. experience a sense of loss, but rerecent years with better self-care. nity, networking, and developing pleted. Scorpio (October 23-November friendships has occupied a center newal occurs in its wake. Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): Taurus (April 21-May 20): The 21): This eclipse series accents per- role in your life at this time. You have The eclipse season is bringing things eclipse pattern emphasizes issues of sonal and financial resources. Greater lessons to learn about discerning to a conclusion concerning your sexuality, intimacy, and material acunderstanding is developing related who is truly a friend. Those with community networking and develcumulation. Your attitudes in these to expenditures of time, energy and children must concentrate on fosteropment of friendships. Certainly you areas need renewal. Reorganization money. Debts need to be repaid. You ing those relationships. Some may will continue to have the friends you of debt and investments may be in need to eliminate or recycle whatever decide not to have any more babies. have chosen to keep. But now it may progress. You may be more conscious is no longer useful in your life. Conbe time to let go of the extras, some than usual about existential matters ditions of intimate life and sexuality of the less meaningful relationships. related to life, death and what is on are stale and call for renewal. "the other side" of normal, waking Virgo the Virgin (August 23-SepSagittarius the Archer (Nov. 22 consciousness. It could feel impor- tember 22): Matters concerning Are you interested in a personal Dec. 20): Your personal identity is tant to arrange your will or estate. your family are accented. Old probthe subject under consideration. horoscope? lems in relationships, even with the Gemini (May 21-June 20): What is Who are you becoming and who do Vivian Carol may be reached at deceased, are brought to consciousyour pattern in Significant Relationyou need to be? How do you wish to (704) 366-3777 ness for cleansing and healing. A new ships? What needs to be repaired or define yourself before the world? for private psychotherapy family member may enter the scene. improved? How might you conHow can you develop an individual or astrology appointments Property and real estate matters retribute to a fuller, richer life for youridentity that is workable while simulquire concentration. Bringing career (fee required). self as well as the important persons taneously maintaining a personally into alignment with your true self is in your life? It is crucial to search out rewarding relationship? an important focus. solutions that favor everyone conCapricorn (December 22-January www.horoscopesbyvivian.com cerned. Recapitulation of old habits Libra (September 23-October 22): 19): This eclipse emphasizes your
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Historical seasonal festivities SUBMITTED BY HAHS Stories of the Season at McConaghy House Explore the McConaghy House, a Victorian-era home, this season where each room’s decorations are inspired by a different and much-loved Christmas story. The property is open to the public on Saturdays (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and on Sundays (1 - 4 p.m.). Also, enjoy a 40-percent discount in the Boutique gift shop. Admission: $5.00 adults, $3.00 Students/ Seniors (over 65), FREE for Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) members and children under 10 years. Archie’s Playroom Santa Claus is coming to Archie’s Playroom at McConaghy House, which will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., on December 8, 2012. Meet the jolly man himself! We will make snow globes and paper garlands and listen to wintertime stories. Enjoy cookies and cider and visit for free with Santa between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A Christmas Carol Do not miss this opportunity to see a unique theatrical experience of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, A Christmas Carol, inside McConaghy House. The audience moves from room to room, following actors and musicians as they bring the story to life. Join the performers after the show for a merry cup of hot cider.
Performances are scheduled for Saturdays, December 8, 15 and 22, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Call (510) 581-0223 for tickets. $25 (non-members) and $15 (HAHS members). Seating is limited. For more information about the Hayward Area Historical Society, call (510) 581-0223 or visit www.HaywardAreaHistory.org Stories of the Season at McConaghy House Saturday, Nov 24 – Sunday, Dec 23 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays 1 - 4 p.m. Sundays McConaghy House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org Santa Claus is Coming Saturday, Dec 8 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. McConaghy House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org A Christmas Carol Saturdays, Dec 8, 15 & 22 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org
SUBMITTED BY MYRON FREEDMAN PHOTO BY CATHY BRESLOW The holiday spirit is alive and well at McConaghy House this year, Hayward’s favorite Victorian era house museum, all decked out in a new holiday theme, Stories of the Season. Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the house to discover their favorite story of the season in one of the many rooms where decorations inspired by a classic and beloved holiday book evoke scenes and characters from its pages. Through December 23 the house will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. And don’t miss the grandest Christmas story of them all in a truly unique holiday experience that can only be found in Hayward: a theatrical performance of “A Christmas Carol” staged inside the 1886 house. Audiences will follow actors throughout the rooms to watch Dickens’ timeless tale unfold as musicians underscore the action with carols, tunes and airs from the Victorian period. The one hour show will perform six times on December 8, 15 and 22 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Seating is very limited and reservations are required. Tickets for “A Christmas Carol” are $25 and $15 for HAHS members. Call (510) 581-0223 to reserve tickets. On December 8, Santa Claus will be visiting the McConaghy House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To celebrate Santa’s visit we will make snow globes and paper garlands for little crafters to take home, and everyone is welcome to enjoy cookies and cider. The Dov Hassan plays Ebeneezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” presented inside Hayward’s historic McConaghy House.
house will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free that day. McConaghy House is located at 18701 Hesperian Boulevard, next to Kennedy Park. For more information, contact Hayward Area Historical Society at (510) 581-0223, or visit the website at www.haywardareahistory.org. Stories of the Season November 24 - December 23 Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 students/seniors, free HAHS members and children under 10 A Christmas Carol December 8, 15, and 22 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. McConaghy House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org Tickets: $25, $15 for HAHS members
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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.
Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org
Continuing Events Saturdays, Sep 29- Dec 8
Math Olympiad $R
1:00 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. Students master creative problem solving techniques. Ages 7 - 11
Irvington Community Center 41885 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 791-4334 Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays, Oct 23 - Dec 13
A Single Step...Begins the Journey
Mon: 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Tues/Thurs: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Photo exhibit by participants of Advanced Portfolio Workshop
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District 1099 'E' Street, Hayward (510) 881-6747 www.photocentral.org Monday, Oct 23 -Sunday, Jan 6
Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition $
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Emmy-nominated television series comes to life
The Tech Museum 201 South Market St., San Jose (408) 294-8324 www.thetech.org Friday, Nov 9 - Sunday, Dec 15
A Tuna Christmas $
8 p.m. & Sunday matinees 1 p.m. Colorful residents of Tuna, Texas, celebrate Christmas
A positive path for spiritual living
Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM Rev. Ken Daigle Senior Minister
36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234
22311 N Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org Monday, Nov 20-Friday, Jan 25
Book Drive Friday, Nov 16 - Sunday, Dec 9
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All My Sons $ 8 p.m. World War II story about family, love & deceit Douglas Morrison Theatre
Donate books to create a high school library in Ghana
Milpitas High School 1285 Escuela Pkwy., Milpitas (408) 318-8458 bookclubofmhs@gmail.com
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Continuing Events Thursday, Nov 22 - Saturday, Dec 14
Member Holiday Show
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fine art & gift items by Hayward Arts Council members
Foothill Arts of the Bay 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org Friday, Nov 23 - Sunday, Dec 30
Train of Lights $ Ride restored railroad cars decorated for the holidays
4:30 p.m. Niles departure Niles Station 37001 Mission Blvd., Fremont 7:30 p.m. Sunol departure Sunol Depot 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol www.ncry.org
Tuesday, Dec 4
Thursday, Dec 6
LIFE ElderCare’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - R
Shop Local Union City Launch Event
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Holiday luncheon
Food, prizes & more
Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark (510) 574-2091
Crowne Plaza Hotel 32083 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 471-3115
Wednesday, Dec 5
Mission Gold Jazz Band $
Thursday, Dec 6
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Newark Chamber Holiday Luncheon $R
Danceable Dixieland music
Sunol Jazz Cafe 11984 Main St., Sunol (925) 862-2800 missiongoldie@yahoo.com Wednesday, Dec 5
Medicare: An Overview of Coverage and Options
1:30 p.m. Information on eligibility, costs, benefits & recent changes
Stories of the Season $
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464
Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sun., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 6
Explore the Victorian home decorated for the holidays
Ohlone College Jazz Combos $
7 p.m.
McConaghy Victorian House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org
Relaxing performances
Thursday, Nov 29 - Saturday, Dec 8
Thursday, Dec 6 - Saturday, Dec 8
The Diviners $
Mill Creek Ramblers, Cowboy Bill & the Sierra Travelers
Saturday, Nov 24 - Sunday, Dec 23
Thurs & Fri: 7 p.m. Sat: 2 p.m. Set in Zion, Indiana during the Great Depression
Irvington High School 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 590-7510 www.irvingtonconservatory.org Friday, Nov 30 - Sunday, Dec 7
1890’s Christmas at Shinn House
Fri: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sat & Sun: 12 noon - 4 p.m. Docent led tour of historic home
Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 795-0891 Friday, Nov 30 - Sunday, Dec 9
A Christmas Carol $
Fri & Sat: 8:00 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Charles Dickens’ holiday classic
Newark Memorial High School Theatre 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 791-0287 www.stage1theatre.org Friday, Nov 30 - Sunday, Dec 9
Cantare! Presents “A Broadway Holiday” $
8 p.m. (Sunday matinees, 2 p.m.) Chorus performs Broadway tunes to cheer your holiday
California Conservatory Theater 999 E. 14th Street, San Leandro (510) 909-9516 www.curtaincallperformingarts.org Friday, Dec 7 - Sunday, Dec 30
Crossroads Church Light Show
Fri & Sun: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sat: 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Free light show choreographed to music
Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-0103 www.crossroadsfremont.org Saturday, Dec 8 – Tuesday, Dec 25
Crippsmas Place
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Decorated neighborhood benefitting six charities
Crippsmas Place Wellington Court, Fremont www.crippsmasplace.org
Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenterpresents.com
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Live Blue Grass & Country Music
Mission Pizza & Pub 1572 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-6858 www.missionpizza.com
11:15 a.m. Entertainment, raffle & lunch. Meet Santa & his helpers
Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark (510) 490-8390 www.newark-chamber.com Friday, Dec 7
Patterson House - Christmas Open House $
5 p.m. Visit the historic home elegantly lit for the holidays
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Friday, Dec 7
Holiday Showcase
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dance, music and martial arts showcase
Ralph & Mary Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 675-5328 Friday, Dec 7 & Sat, Dec 8
Bliss Dance Company’s “Gripped” $
8 p.m. Experiences of two women. For mature audiences only
Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenterpresents.com
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Friday, Dec 7
Saturday, Dec 8
Saturday, Dec 8
American Red Cross Blood Drive - R
Alameda County Apps Challenge 2012 “Got Code”
Science Lecture for Children
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For Elementary school ages
Schedule an appointment. Use sponsor code: KAISERUNION
Create web & mobile applications for community use. Grand prize $3,000
Kaiser Permanente 3555 Whipple Road, Union City
Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900 http://code.acgov.org
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400
Friday, Dec 7
Ohlone College Rock Combos $
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2 p.m.
7 p.m. Variety of styles from hip hop, jazz, rock, funk & punk
Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com Friday, Dec 7
Drivers for Survivors Holiday Fundraiser $R
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wine, cheese & auction
Drivers for Survivors Held at the Moore Residence Address provided upon RSVP (510) 579-0535 nmoore@earthlink.net Friday, Dec 7
Now We Can Dance: The Story of the Hayward Gay Prom
7:30 p.m. Free screening about Hayward’s Lambda Gay Prom
Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 881-7936 Friday, Dec 7
“The Prince and the Piper Music from Ye Olde World”
7:30 p.m. Concert features composers Sullivan, Denza, Liszt & more
Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Friday, Dec 7
Hawaiian Holiday Concert $
8 p.m. Patrick Landeza benefit for St. Joseph’s Middle School
Mission San Jose Museum 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-8186 www.landezapresents.com Saturday, Dec 8
Santa Claus is Coming! $
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet Santa, make snow globes & eat cookies
McConaghy Victorian House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org
Christmas Boutique Saturday Dec. 8th from 10-3 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38802 Blacow Rd, Fremont Lots of handmade Christmas gifts, some outside vendors as scrapbooking, shoes, jewlry, It Works Body Wraps, Mary Kay Tupperware, bake sale of Christmas goodies and gently us Christmas decorations....
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December 4, 2012
BY JULIE GRABOWSKI
T
he Milpitas Parks and Recreation Foundation invites the community to celebrate the season with the spirit of giving at their 5th annual “Festival of Trees Gala and Silent Auction” on Thursday, December 13. Enjoy an evening of hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and live music courtesy of Amethyst Trio, amid a collection of beautiful holiday trees and wreaths in the Milpitas City Hall Rotunda. Trees are decorated by different sponsors and will vie for various awards including Best of Show and Most Creative. Trees are currently on display and may be viewed through December 12 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Milpitas Parks and Recreation Foundation’s Grant and Scholarship Program, which helps low income families participate in the City’s recreation programs, as well as assists local organizations. Established in 2007, the Foundation encourages growth and healthy living through involvement in sports, the arts, and various community programs for a strong generation today, as well as for those to come. Several local programs have benefitted from their efforts, including children’s theater program Rainbow Theater, Milpitas National Little League, Recreation Assistance Program (RAP), and the Barbara Lee Senior Center. Since its inception, the Festival of Trees event has raised thousands of dollars to assist Milpitas residents and organizations, and continues to offer an elegant evening out and the opportunity to perhaps bring a little elegance home. Ten trees will be sold at a silent auction complete with accompanying presents, such as golf lessons, ski weekends, flat screen televisions, wine and gift cards. Those with the highest bid can take their winnings home or donate their tree to a family in need in Milpitas. In addition to fancy trees, wreaths and gift baskets will be raffled. Attendees might walk away with a gourmet dinner, golf package, or pampering treats. In addition to the festivities, a keynote address will be given by Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese. All funds raised through Festival of Trees will go to the Milpitas Grant and Scholarship Program. Help the Foundation make this anniversary their most successful yet and buy your ticket for an elegant holiday experience that gives back to the community. Admission price includes a commemorative champagne flute and chance drawing ticket. The Gala is for adults 21 and over. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. To learn more call Recreation Services at (408) 586-3409. Tickets can be purchased or donations to the Foundation’s Grant and Scholarship Program are available online at www.milpitasfoundation.org. Festival of Trees Gala & Silent Auction Thursday, Dec 13 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. City Hall Rotunda 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3409 www.milpitasfoundation.org Tickets: $12
Broadway West Theatre Company 4000-B Bay Street in Fremont, presents the hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, A Tuna Christmas by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, directed by Jim Woodbury, Through December 15 For reservations and information, call 510-683-9218 or purchase tickets on our website at www.broadwaywest.org
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Saturday, Dec 8
Saturday, Dec 8
Sunday, Dec 9
“Fiestas Navidenas” $
Movie Night $
Holiday Pops Concert $
2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro dance production
“Feel My Pulse,” “The Life and Death of 9413, a Hollywood Extra,” & “Crazy Like a Fox”
The Newark Symphonic Winds
Cal State East Bay University 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3118 www.bfcostadeoro.com
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411
MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Auditorium 35653 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683 www.lov.org
Saturday, Dec 8
Sunday, Dec 9
Saturday, Dec 8
A Trip to Bountiful Birds
Christmas Fundraiser Banquet $R
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lauren & Hardy Talkie Matinee $
Naturalist led bird hike
4 p.m.
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
“Babes in Toyland,” “Laughing Gravy,” & “Our Gang Follies of 1938”
Youth training in aviation fundraiser for Hayward non-profit
Doubletree Hotel 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley (510) 467-9511 www.babpa.net
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411
Saturday, Dec 8
“A Christmas Carol” $
Sunday, Dec 9
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Owl Pellet Dissection
Charles Dickens timeless tale brought to life
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
McConaghy Victorian House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
Saturday, Dec 8
Monday, Dec 10
Bay Area Tow Truck Toy Run $ Saturday, Dec 8
“Angel Tree” Christmas Event $
7:15 a.m.
“The Queen of Versailles”
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Toy drive, music & raffle prizes
1:30 p.m.
Food & entertainment. Bring an unwrapped children’s gift
Film documentary about billionaire couple & the real estate bubble
Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Rd., Fremont (408) 980-9777
Niles Discovery Church 255 H Street at 3rd, Fremont 510-797-0895
Saturday, Dec 8
Saturday, Dec 8
Christmas Extravaganza $
2 p.m. Various musical ensembles
Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com
Saturday, Dec 8
Youth Service through Cultural Arts - Music and Dance Showcase
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Benefit for Dominican Sisters’ music program. Donations appreciated
Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 933-6335 www.msjdominicans.org Saturday, Dec 8
California Writers Club Tips on Self-Publishing $
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Gain the tools to become your own publisher. Lunch included
A Home for the Holidays
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Animal shelter adoption event
Hayward Animal Shelter 16 Barnes Ct., Hayward (510) 293-7200 www.HaywardAnimals.org Saturday, Dec 8
Free eWaste Recycling
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donate computers, printers, cell phones, & more
Discovery International Church 38891 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 797-7689 www.bluestarco.com
Kids search for skeletons in owl pellets
Christ Community Church of Milpitas Giordano’s Residence 1916 Grand Teton Dr., Milpitas (408) 945-8988 Monday, Dec 10
Niles Canyon Public Meeting
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Provide feedback on State Route 84 studies
Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 790-6600 www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/nilescanyon Monday, Dec 10
Open House for Prospective Pre-K & Kindergarten Students
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, Dec 9
Please check-in at the school office
CASA Day at the Races $
St. John the Baptist School 360 S. Abel St., Milpitas (408) 262-8110
Hyatt Place 3101 West Warren Ave, Fremont (510) 791-8639
10 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov 28 – Sunday, Dec 23
Thursday, Dec 6
Saturday, Dec 8
Holiday Boutique
Christmas Boutique
Artisan’s Holiday Boutique
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Avon, Tupperware, Party Lites & more
Handmade gifts, baked goods & vendors
Hand-crafted gifts by local artists
Gift Boutique 6021 Bellhave Ave., Newark (510) 573-3459
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38802 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 793-6285
Fremont Art Association Center/Gallery 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.fremontartassociation.org Friday, Nov 30 – Sunday, Dec 23
Annual Holiday Boutique
Fri: 12 noon – 6 p.m. Sat & Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Support Alameda County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
Golden Gate Fields 1100 Eastshore Frontage Rd, Berkeley (408) 679-9041
ADOPT-A-FAMILY this holiday season
Saturday, Dec 8
Christmas Craft Faire
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Baked goods, handcrafted gifts, candles, jewelry & more
Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark (510) 793-4062
Handcrafted items by local artists
Sun Gallery 1015 “E” St., Hayward (510) 581-4050 www.sungallery.org
Wednesday, Dec 5
Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:30 p.m. Nakamura Clinic 33077 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City (510) 487-6000 www.whhs.com/treesofangels Thursday, Dec 6
Light Up the Season
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tree lighting, children’s rides, ice rink, live music & Santa Hayward City Hall B Street and City Hall Plaza, Hayward (510) 537-2424 www.hayward.org
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Saturday, Dec 8
Saturday, Dec 15
Centerville Tree Lighting
Irvington Lights
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. at Train Depot (kid’s activities) 5:15 p.m. walk and carol to Dale Hardware 5:30 p.m. tree lighting at Dale Hardware Centerville Depot Dale Hardware Depot: 37260 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-3376 Dale: 3700 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 797-3700
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monument Lighting and Christmas Carols followed by light display judging (510) 656-5375 www.irvingtonbusiness.com www.irvingtonlights.com
With a little more than three weeks to go until Christmas, 54 families have not been adopted and League of Volunteers has stopped taking applications from those in need until assured that those registered are going to be embraced by an adopting business, families or individuals. In Fremont, a single mom with four boys and a little girl had only clothes for the family on her wish list until asked if the children wanted toys or if they needed bedding. Her reply was that toys would be nice and that blankets were needed – any kind as they didn’t have any beds. In Newark a family with two teenage girls and a four-year-old boy are struggling. Mom has brain cancer and is recovering from surgery. Dad is taking care of her and the children while trying to work to support the family. He would love a 49er hat and Mom some church clothes. The 15-year-old’s birthday is Christmas Eve and would like a bike. Her sister is asking for adventure books and the little boy would be so happy with Spider Man & Power Ranger toys. In Union City a single dad with an 11-year-old girl and a 9year-old boy is trying hard to take care of them as Mom is no longer in the family. He is a very young Dad and is asking for fireplace wood so he doesn’t have to run up the PG&E bill to save money. The daughter is asking for bedding and the boy would like anything Raiders. These are just a few of the many heart-wrenching stories of people in our community who could use some holiday cheer. Help make them and many other children’s wishes come true this holiday season by adopting a family. If you don’t have time to shop – a donation is great & LOV will shop & wrap for you. For more information – or to choose a family – contact Joanne Paletta, Program Director at 510-793-5683.
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December 4, 2012
De La Salle’s mystique prevails After disposing of Irvington High, Freedom High and California High, the James Logan Colts football team knew what would be waiting for them in the North Coast Section Division I Championship. A team bound to the record books, bound to history and a team that needed no introduction. The De La Salle Spartans of Concord. A match-up with the Spartans was to be expected for the Colts. The Spartans have not lost an NCS title game since 1992, the same year their monumental 151-game winning streak began. And unfortunately for Logan, history was destined to repeat itself as the Spartans cut them down, 52-7, last Fri-
a bomb to senior receiver Andrew Buckley for the game’s first score. It was the first of two scores for the tandem. The southpaw Williams finished the game going 9-12, passing for 148 yards and four touchdowns; Buckley finished with six catches and 131 yards. Beginning to feel the pressure mounting against them and with star running back Warren Miles Long kept in check by the Spartans front seven, the Colts decided to try Ladouceur’s medicine against him. The result was not so kind. Facing a third and long situation with the ball on their own 25-yard line, Logan quarterback Jeffrey Prothro was picked off by linebacker D.J. Moffitt. Moffitt’s interception led to another Williams touchdown pass, this time to Austin Hooper.
day night in Dublin. It was the first time that the Colts had been held to a single digit point total all season. “De La Salle is De La Salle, you got a play to near perfection and we didn’t do that. They were the better team,” said Logan head coach George Zuber, who has faced the Spartans once before as the defensive coordinator at San Leandro High. Relying heavily on the run all season, De La Salle averaged 294 yards on the ground per game while the passing game averaged only 88 yards. So it was expected that the Colts would get a heavy dose of De La Salle running backs Pepe Vitale and Das Tautalatasi. However, with the help of a few penalties, the Colts stuffed the Spartans’ initial drive and forced a rare punt. It appeared that Logan could withstand the De La Salle running game. “That was a good stop on the first drive but then things went down hill from there,” Zuber said. On the next possession, Spartans hall of fame coach Bob Ladouceur was quick to adjust to Logan’s solid run defense with an air raid led by junior quarterback Chris Williams. From the Logan 45-yard line, Williams connected on
Prothro would go on to throw three more interceptions, with one getting returned for a pick-six. He’d finish the game completing six passes for 125 yards and another 41 yards on the ground. Now trailing 14-0 in the second quarter, the Colts finally got their chance to get on the board. With passes of 47 and 21 yards to Kavion Augustine and Long respectively, Prothro helped put the Colts within reasonable distance from the De La Salle goal line. It was there that Long took the rock from 38 yards out and scored the team’s only touchdown. In his final game wearing the Logan red and black, Long finished with 122 yards rushing and another 21 receiving. Four more scores and a safety in the second half helped to bring the game to its final score. After that, the celebration began in the De La Salle section of the bleachers. And as Ladouceur and company celebrated their 28th NCS crown, Zuber and his staff consoled their heavy-hearted team. Tears still in their eyes, they managed to keep their heads up as their coaches fed them a bounty of accolades. In one final statement, Zuber summed his team’s season in three words: “a great job.”
BY NICK ZAMBRANO
Coaching change at James Logan High School There is a new Head Coach in town, but a familiar face to the Logan Volleyball community. Matt Guzman was an MVAL All-League selection as a member of the JLHS Varsity Volleyball team and has also worked the JLHS Summer Camp each of the last two summers since his graduation. He also coached the 2012 Girls’ JV Volleyball team this past season. Coach Guzman is currently a full-time student at San Jose State University, where he also competed on the SJSU Men’s Club Volleyball Team last year and competed against other collegiate Men’s Club Volleyball teams from across the entire state of California. Coach Steve Burmaster has “left the building”, but will retain many fond memories of coaching both the Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball programs for the past three seasons. After his recent completion of a Masters Degree in Educational Administration, he is leaving his position as a Physical Education teacher at James Logan High School to take a VicePrincipal position at a middle school near the Central Coast. Coach Burmaster will be channeling his coaching skills in an administrative role to assist both teachers and students in attaining excellence, staying focused on their goals, and using disciplinary skills when necessary just as all coaches do in the athletic arena. After coaching volleyball for the past 35 years, he is excited to make this change in his professional career and move onto a new adven-
ture as an administrator and coach in a new role! BOYS VOLLEYBALL Coach Burmaster began his coaching career at Logan with the 2010 Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team, and continued to coach the Boys program for each of the last three years. Each year the team was ranked in the Top 15 in the East Bay Area rankings and qualified for the CIF North Coast Section quarter-finals each year after finishing in 2nd place in MVAL each season. One highlight was winning trophies at the SLO Town Tourney in San Luis Obispo, where he had coached both the Boys and Girls programs over an 11-year career which included starting the Boys program and initiating the “SLO Town Tourney” that continues to attract toplevel competition from all over the state. In addition, the Boys’ program qualified to host the CIF NCS 1st round match last season and then won that match to advance to the quarter-finals for the third consecutive year. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Coach Burmaster began coaching the JV Girls Volleyball team in 2010 and led them to the MVAL League Championship. Then, after he was selected as the Girls’ Varsity Coach for the 2011 season, he brought the core group of JV players with him to a well-stocked Varsity team that had underachieved the previous season with a 6-6 record. The addition of some key
players with winning attitudes and the additional push from a new coach propelled the Girls’ Varsity team to an MVAL League Championship, as well as qualifying to host a CIF NCS first-round match. That season also saw the Colts win the Silver Division Championship at the San Luis Obispo Invitational, and finish as runner-up at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, AZ. After winning their first match of the NCS tournament, the Colts fell to the eventual NCS champion in the CIF NCS QuarterFinals. The 2012 Colts Varsity team overcame a lot of adversity, and despite graduating seven seniors from the previous year and starting a freshmen and two sophomores by the end of the season, the team finished in third place in MVAL and qualified for the CIF NCS playoffs for the second consecutive year. In addition, they came together and bonded with each other as a team and enjoyed a wonderful season of camaraderie on and off the court!
THE FUTURE Things continue to look bright for both the Boys and the Girls Volleyball programs at James Logan High School. Both teams return a strong core of players for the 2013 season and both teams will be in a strong position to compete for a MVAL League Championship and advance deep into the CIF North Coast Section playoffs! Go Colts!
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Newark Soccer Club Elite finds success at state championship SUBMITTED BY FRANZ BRUCKNER Three teams from Newark Soccer Club Elite won the State Championship for their Division in November, while a fourth team made it to the semi-final match. The U-9 Newark Impact girls defeated the Mustang Attack in the final by the score of 2-1. Impact defeated Diablo FC in the quarter-final by the score of 2-0, and the SSA Dragons in the semi-final by the score of 5-0. Impact scored a total of 9 goals in their Davis, Newark finished on top of the group to take the championship. The U-10 Newark United girls also did well, defeating the Cal Blues Fusion by the score of 2-1 in the quarter-finals before falling to Argentina by the score of 1-2 in a well-played semi-final. All four teams played extremely well, and are to be congratulated for representing their club, Newark Soccer Club Elite, so well. Way to go Impact, Strikers, Cruz Azul, and United! three games, while only conceding one goal. The U-9 Newark Strikers girls also won their State Cup Championship by defeating the Mustang Firestorm by the score of 2-1. United defeated Tri-Valley Spirit by the score of 6-0 in the quarter-final, and the SRU Tornado by the score of 1-0 in the semi-final. The U-10 Cruz Azul boys team also won the State Cup in their division, by defeating the ACC Mavericks 3-1 and 49er United Green 1-0, despite losing to Davis Legacy 0-2. Even with the loss to
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Newark Soccer Club registration for 2013 season Season: April 6 – June 15 There are no tryouts associated with recreational soccer and the costs are substantially lower due to volunteer coaches Every child is guaranteed to be place on a team and play at least half of every game Registration Form of payment: Cash, Credit Card or Check Fee includes full uniform For Spring 2013 the Newark Soccer Club will interleague with Union City and Hayward Picture Day and awards given at end of season Competitive Tryouts (Advanced players) U8-U14 Boys & Girls Feb 2 & 3 U8 – U11 starts 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. U12 – U14 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. U15-U19 Boys & Girls (March TBD) All Tryouts at the Newark Jr. High School Please bring a copy of the registration form and arrive 30 minutes prior to the designated tryout time to sign-in and register. For times and registration form visit our website newarksoccerclub.org On-line registration is available OR Love @ First Slice 36601 Newark Blvd, Newark Every Wednesday ONLY from 6pm – 8pm December 12, 19 January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6 Fees: Dec 12-Jan 16 Jan 23- Feb 20 Feb 27-Mar 6
$130 $140 $150
For questions regarding Spring Season registration call our information line at (510) 713-0756 or visit: www.newarksoccerclub.org
Table tennis team receives world rank
SUBMITTED BY RAJUL SHETH The USA Junior girls table tennis team led by Ariel Hsing and Lily Zhang has reached a #2 World Team Ranking for U18 Girls trailing only behind China. What a tremendous accomplishment!
Mission Valley United Girls Win State Cup SUBMITTED BY COACH GAVIN CARVALHO Congratulations to the Mission Valley United (MVU) 2003 Girls Black team on winning the 2012 Norcal State Cup Bronze 1 Division Tournament. The team cemented their claim to the Championship with a 1-0 victory in their Final game on Sunday, November 18th against the West Valley United 2003 Girls Team in Manteca. MVU began the season with a focus on development – they wanted to become the best soccer players they could be and have fun every second of the way. That they did, the season was an extremely successful one in more ways than one. This team enjoyed every second that they were together and treasured every second that they had with a ball at their feet. It was not all fun and games to start the season for MVU, they came out the gates with an extremely tough schedule, playing the top teams in their league the first four weeks and the top teams in the NorCal region in the state cup seeding round. Those games were a reality check for the girls from MVU, this was not going to be easy by any means but they also understood that as they kept training and getting better, the results would come. Over a short period of time, the results were starting to materialize as the players developed their skills – they went through two league games and tied with two top teams, then won two the next weekend and they rode that momentum all the way to the state cup quarter-final round where they were met by three excellent teams, had an excellent weekend of competition and made it out of the quarterfinals as the Number 1 seed in the bronze division. They could see the finish line, they knew what the goal was; they knew what they needed to do. In the semi-final round, they were paired with a tough Pleasanton Rage team that played the game with great skill and athleticism and posed a huge threat to MVU’s title hopes. With a promising team effort, they entered the finals with a 2-0 win. Hats off to West Valley United, their girls played a great game of soccer and represented their club extremely well. Congratulations to the Mission Valley United 03 Girls Black team on an amazing performance. The 1-0 victory was an extremely close matchup all the way till the whistle, with both teams playing top soccer and giving up nothing to their opponents. MVU kept their goal scoreless when Center Back Olivia De Anda saved a sure goal by recovering back to kick the ball out from just in front of the goal line. The lone score came from MVU Striker Dalina Pena as she was set up by a beautiful through pass from Midfielder Natalia Perez to put her on the goal path. After the goal, the game opened up for MVU, they found their touch on the ball and started to create devastating runs with the ball at their feet clearly exhibited by Emma Manhire, Sakshi Thakral and Taleah Mendoza. On the other side of the Ball, MVU defenders Esperanza Olivo, Farrah Lin and Jazmin Perez showcased their defensive prowess as they stopped attacks and created counter attacks for their team. MVU was supported by amazing wing play by outside-midfielders Charlotte Roff and Cassandra Ware who presented their playmaking skills through the entirety of the game.
Spotlight on sportsmanship SUBMITTED BY LIZ WARREN Kayla Figone, Varsity Cross Country runner for Newark Memorial, displayed a great act of sportsmanship when, at the two-mile mark at Coyote Hills, James Logan’s top runner, Amihan Agustin, went down with a hip injury. Upon crossing the finish line, Figone immediately handed her bib to her coach and asked where the trainer was. She raced off, alerted the medical staff and headed back to Agustin, where she stayed at her side until they could return to the staging area. Kayla, you have made your school and the NCS proud!
James Logan Scoreboard SUBMITTED BY CHRIS FORTENBERRY AND JAMES WILLIAMS Men’s Basketball 11/24- James Logan Colts- 56; Foothill Falcons- 51 11/27- James Logan Colts- 59; Freedom Falcons- 68 11/29- Rob F.Vares Tournament- James Logan Colts- 57; Pittsburg Pirates- 52 12/1- Rob F.Vares Tournament Championship Game- James Logan Colts- 59; Livermore Cowboys- 45 Men’s Soccer 11/26- Winter Soccer Classic- James Logan Colts- 0; Foothill Falcons- 3 12/1- Winter Soccer Classic- James Logan Colts- 1; Castro Valley Trojans- 1
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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
December 4, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG 12655910 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Sujithkumar Kanjirakkattu Viswanathan Nair for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Sujithkumar Kanjirakkattu Viswanathan Nair filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Sujithkumar Kanjirakkattu Viswanathan Nair to Sujith Kumar Viswanath 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: February 15, 2013, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What’s Happening - Tri-City Voice Newspaper Date: November 13, 2012 Winifred Y. Smith Judge of the Superior Court 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/12 CNS-2413950# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12656768 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Deborah Ann Ware for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Deborah Ann Ware filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Deborah Ann Ware to Deborah Ann Ramona Zuniga 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: 2/22/2013, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What’s Happenings, Tri-City Voice Date: November 19, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/12 CNS-2411853#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 472318 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: S & S World, 21572 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541, County of Alameda. Sam Kharie, 21572 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/29/2012. 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/ Sam Kharie, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 29, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/12 CNS-2415653# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 471656 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BRIGHT BEGINNING DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL FREMONT, 34270 WHITEHEAD LANE, FREMONT, CA 94555 MAILING ADDRESS: SAME, County of ALAMEDA BIBHA RANI SARMA, 34276 WHITEHEAD LANE, FREMONT, CA, 94555 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/ BIBHA RANI SARMA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on NOVEMBER 6, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/12 CNS-2415425# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 472163 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J J Cleaning Services, 4291 Stevenson Blvd., Apt. 15, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Jose Raul Padilla, 4291 Stevenson Blvd., Apt. 15, Fremont, California 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Padrilla This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 26, 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 autho-
rize 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). 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/12 CNS-2415288# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 471730 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Angel Bookkeeping, 38727 Greenwich Cir., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Hoori Samsami, 38727 Greenwich Cir., 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 11/7/2012 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/ Hoori Samsami This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 7, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/12 CNS-2414683# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 471952 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Universal Transportation, 3500 Pennsylvania Ave. 104, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Minu Bhandari Thapa, 3500 Pennsylvania Ave. 104, Fremont, CA 94536 Janaki Bhandari, 3500 Pennsylvania Ave. 104, Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by a general partnership The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ Minu B. Thapa This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 14, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/12 CNS-2413563# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 472006-07 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Trux-Book 2. Lifestyle Fremont, 33765 Whitehead Ln., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Parminder Singh, 33765 Whitehead Ln., Fremont, CA 94555 Bhacwant Singh Sandhu, 33765 Whitehead Ln., Fremont, CA 94555 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 11-16-12 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/ Parminder Singh, Director This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 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). 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/12 CNS-2410895# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 471988 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DNF Auto Sales, 5051 Yellowstone Park Dr., Fremont, CA 94538 Asmir Buliubasic, 5051 Yellowstone Park Dr., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Asmir Buliubasic This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 15, 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). 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/12 CNS-2410475# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 471449 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chinese Medicine Center, 37200 Meadowbrook Common #105, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda. Chia-Chi Wang, 37200 Meadowbrook Common #105, 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 10-31-2012. 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/ Wang, Chia-Chi This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 31, 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). 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11/12 CNS-2410084#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 471652 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sugar High Desert Dispensary, 2036 New Park Mall, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda. Kristen Leann Hiller, 38343 Hamlin St., Fremont, CA 94536. Jacquelyne Renee Parish, 6354A Buena Vista Dr., Newark, CA 94560. 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 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/ Kristen Leann Hiller This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 6, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11/12 CNS-2409596# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 471685 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Charlang Auto, 1940 Springwater Dr., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Omid Haidari Kahkesh, 1940 Springwater Dr., 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 7/14/2009. 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/ Omid Haidari Kahkesh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 7, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/12 CNS-2406501# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 471691 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Valero Nanua Auto Repair, 26978 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545, County of Alameda; Mailing Address: 44620 Highland Pl, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Nanua Auto Repair Inc., 44620 Highland Pl., Fremont, CA 94539; California This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/24/12. 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/ Hari Krishan Saini, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 7, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/12 CNS-2406232# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 470938 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Women of Lace, 42757 Gatewood St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Carol Helstrom, 42757 Gatewood St., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carol Helstrom, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 17, 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). 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/12 CNS-2405003# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 471324 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Diego Marcial Rios Art & Design Works (DMRAD), 4552 Leonato Way, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Diego Marcial Rios, 4552 Leonato Way, Fremont, CA 94555 Anna Rios, 4552 Leonato Way, Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by Husband and wife. 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/ Diego Marcial Rios, Anna Rios This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 29, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/12 CNS-2404296#
GOVERNMENT
CITY OF UNION CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearings will be held by the City of Union City for the purpose of considering the following project applications: Use Permit (UP-12-010) and Administrative Site Development Review (ASD-12-020) The property owner, Coast Citrus Distributors, is seeking establishment of a facility for warehousing and distribution of bananas. A Use Permit application has been submitted (UP-12-010) for on-site storage of ethylene gas associated with the banana ripening process in quantities that categorize the use as a large-user site as defined in Chapter 18.40 of the Municipal Code and an application has been submitted for Administrative Site Development Review approval (ASD-12-020) for miscellaneous site improvements including minor changes to the building exterior, addition of a new trash enclosure area, installation of a new paved area, and installation of landscape improvements. The project site is located at 2975 Volpey Way (APN 463 004507002) and has a Zoning designation of Light Industrial. Notice is also given that this project is exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Use Permit (UP-12-008) The applicant, Container Consulting, is seeking approval of a Use Permit (UP-12-010) to legalize an existing packaging materials warehouse and distribution use. The project site is located at 1745 Atlantic Street (APN 475 013003400) and has a Zoning designation of Light Industrial. Notice is also given that this project is exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, December 20, 2012 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. For further information on the above application, contact Carmela Campbell, Planning Manager, at (510) 675-5316. Written comments regarding these projects should be received by the Planning Division prior to Thursday, December 20, 2012. City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. JOAN MALLOY Economic & Director 12/4/12
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CNS-2415702# 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 project application:
ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILFORD OLAN REESE CASE NO. RP12644986 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost will or estate, or both, of: Wilford Olan Reese A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Donna Cramer in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Donna Cramer be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 10-24-2012 at 9:30 in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, California 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: Susan E. Foley Attorney at Law, State Bar #76421, Foley & Foley, 827 Broadway, Suite 220, Oakland, CA 94607, Telephone: 510-547-3788 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/12
Use Permit (UP-12-009) The applicant, U.S. HealthWorks, Inc., is seeking approval of a Use Permit to expand their existing 5,720 square foot medical office by 973 square feet. The site is located at 33560 Alvarado-Niles Road (Assessor Parcel Number: 475-0100-00802), which is located in a MS, Special Industrial, zoning district. Notice is also given that this project is exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, December 20, 2012 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. For further information on the above application, contact Avalon Schultz, Senior Planner, at (510) 675-5321. Written comments regarding these projects should be received by the Planning Division prior to Thursday, December 20, 2012. City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. JOAN MALLOY Economic & Director 12/4/12
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CNS-2415571# Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCES for RFP #901037 Legal Defense Representation North County – Thursday, December 13, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at General Services Agency, Room 1107, 11th Floor, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA and South County – Friday, December 14, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Public Works Agency, Conference Room, 4825 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on January 18, 2013 County Contact : Jeff Thomas (510) 208-9613 or via email: jeff.thomas@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Nonmandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 12/4/12 CNS-2415392# ORDINANCE NO. 772-12 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, AT-12-004, TO AMEND TITLE 18 (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO ADD PROVISIONS RELATED TO SEASONAL SALES LOTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: The above entitled ordinance was adopted by the City Council on November 27, 2012. This abbreviated notice is published in lieu of the full text of the ordinance. A copy of the full text of the ordinance, as it was read and adopted on November 27, 2012, is available on the City’s website at: http: //lf2.unioncity.org/weblink8/0/fol/112/Row1.aspx. A copy of the full text of the ordinance is also available at the Office of the City Clerk, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, during normal business hours. The City Clerk can be reached by phone at 510-675-5348 if you desire a copy of the full text of the ordinance sent to you via email or by first class mail. ORDINANCE NO. 772-12 WAS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on November 27, 2012, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Duncan, Ellis, and Navarro, Vice Mayor Gacoscos, Mayor Green NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None APPROVED: /s/ Mark Green MARK GREEN, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Renee Elliott RENEE ELLIOTT, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Benjamin T. Reyes II BENJAMIN T. REYES II, City Attorney 12/4/12 CNS-2414611#
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MILDRED DARLENE UNGER CASE NO. RP12-644110 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Mildred Darlene Unger A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Peter Shelton in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Shelley Mattice 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 12/31/12 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94709-1109. 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. Petitioner: Peter Shelton, 827 Broadway, Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94607, Telephone: 510-394-5483 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/12 CNS-2408571#
PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 11th Day of December 2012 at or after 11:00 am pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: U-Haul Moving & Storage of Thornton, 4833 Thornton Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Melissa Gaither AA1609S 8/6/12 Matthew Gracia AA4687B 9/5/12 Roderick Thomas AA7220B 9/29/12 Steve Lyons AA9353A 7/29/12 Vevencio Torres B137 8/17/12 Eseta Tuakihekolo B156 9/30/12 Edward Yoda B170 10/3/12 Lamar Johnson B233 9/15/12 Anita Brown B279 10/5/12 Sergio Hernandez B296 10/2/12 Alain Tshimanga B313 10/5/12 Vincent Wu C125 9/23/12 Michael Topper C127 9/30/12 Monique Nolen C157 9/07/12 Monique Nolen C158 9/07/12 Celia Molina C260 9/30/12 Wilma Owens C299 9/15/12 Cheryl Nelson C301 9/27/12
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WILLIAM MARSHAK Smiles, genuine and forced, are the order of the day in many public offices as the County Registrar of Voters has released certified results after weeks of counting and verifying following a relentless schedule that demands not only precision but a swift and accurate ballot count. For cities that hired county personnel to provide this service, City Clerks, in turn, are ready to certify election results and report to City Councils. In some cases, changes will be slight but in others, well-known names associated with high office held for decades, will fade into what once was. Pete Stark will retire as will interim Fremont Mayor Gus Morrison. Mark Green, a mayoral icon of Union City and key player in regional transportation planning, will relinquish those roles. In rare cases, a recount will be launched in hopes of discovering significant ballot errors.
SUBMITTED BY DORIS NIKOLAIDIS There is magic in the air in December childhood memories flood through my consciousness - starting with the opening of the doors on our advent calendar on December 1st to the opening of the last door on December 24, the mystical day when Santa Claus enters our house and deposits gifts. But before Santa Claus’ visit there is the visit of St. Nicholas on December 6. Nicholas was born a Greek during the third century. According to legend, he was raised by his uncle, the bishop of Patara, after the death of his parents, and, following his uncle’s example, became bishop of Myra. Many miracles were attributed to him and he had a reputation of secretly giving gifts to young children. Many countries in Europe celebrate his nameday, December 6, by putting a shoe outside the front door or before a fireplace on the night of December 5. In Germany, where I grew up, we polished our shoes to a mirror-like shine on December 5. St. Nicholas was known to put a piece of charcoal into the shoe if it was not spotless. My
Alameda County Transportation Commission, which hoped, through Measure B1, to corner tax dollars in perpetuity without the need for pesky elections, fell just short of the required 2/3 majority. They have opted to go through the recount process although, according to Alameda County Registrar Dave Macdonald, ballot counting systems in place leave little room for error. It may be that the same effort should be used for a bit of introspection - how the ballot measure was crafted and sold to the public would be more instructive. Votes are an indication of trust. For candidates and measures that triumphed, the margin and strength of victory can serve as an indicator of whether the mandate is solid or simply a plurality that allows a decision to be made. In any case, the true test of leadership is what is done with the opportunity. For officials about to be sworn into office, those who faced determined opposition must now put aside brutal efforts – fair and foul - to sway voters to believe in their ability and integrity. It is time to discard “show” and substitute “go” for constituents. Was the vote a façade, lacking political integrity and depth of character? Was a good choice made? The outdated game of political musical chairs that has allowed the next anointed party member to become a titular head of government is no longer reasonable or useful. Simply ascending to a role due to longevity, party loyalty or backroom deals is not enough to steer father ended up with a piece of charcoal every year until his children took pity on him and polished his shoes for him. When I was twelve years old, I told my younger brother that there was really no St. Nicholas. Our parents are putting the piece of chocolate into our shoes at night, I told him. I was going to prove it to him tonight. I would stay awake until I heard my parents go to bed and then sneak into the kitchen where our shoes were lined up before the fireplace. If there was chocolate in the shoe, it was proof that our parents had put it into the shoe before going to bed. My brother was worried that St. Nicholas would punish me for doubting him if he really did exist but I was determined to be the grown-up. When everything was quiet downstairs I woke up my brother who had fallen asleep, put on my socks and carefully snuck down the stairs into the kitchen. I was sure my parents had retired – I had heard them say good night to each other but my father had gone to the bathroom, an outhouse in the shed next to our kitchen. He heard me come down the stairs, opened the kitchen door a little and grunted, “Now where did the kids put their shoes.” I froze. There was a St. Nicholas after all! I raced back up the stairs, jumped into my
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak
Congratulations to all candidates for their efforts; those who emerged as successful in bids to hold office deserve to celebrate… for a short while. Many critical decisions lie ahead for the greater TriCity area and, as the election dust settles, the real work of government will begin. It is time for officials to revisit plans and ideas that have gathered dust, recognizing that they are just as important as shiny, new planning toys.
PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman
The responsibility for campaign promises made to all citizens is now front and center. Strong and proactive direction by elected officials is a prerequisite for good government no matter how competent the staff. Will reciting an oath of office bring renewed commitment to public service, new energy and ideas? I hope so.
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little brother’s bed and pulled the covers over us. “St. Nicholas is downstairs in the kitchen right now,” I gasped. Terrified, we listened for footsteps coming up the stairs. The next morning I refused to get up; I was convinced that there was a piece of charcoal in my shoe as punishment for doubting the existence of St. Nicholas and the whole family would find out about my transgression. I could hear my brother’s jubilant shouts when they located the piece of chocolate in their shoes. My mother called for me to come down and join the family for breakfast. “I am not feeling well,” I yelled. “She is really very sick,” my little brother volunteered. My mother smiled and said to him, “Go take what is in her shoe up to her; maybe it will make her feel better.” My brother gingerly peered into my shoe. There was a piece of chocolate wrapped in a piece of white paper. Breathing a sigh of relieve, he brought it up to me. I removed the piece of paper from the chocolate; it was a note from St. Nicholas. He had written, “Don’t ever doubt me again!” I never did. My husband and I still put our shoe in front of the fireplace every December 5. There is always a piece of marzipan – my husband’s favorite candy – in his shoe and a bar of dark chocolate – my favorite candy – in my shoe.
REPORTERS Jessica Noël Flohr Janet Grant Philip Holmes Catherine Kirch Susana Nunez Suzanne Ortt Praveena Raman Mauricio Segura Angie Wang
INTERN Kenny Jacoby WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq.
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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) Niles Discovery Church 255 H St., Fremont 510-797-0895 nilesdiscoverychurch.org
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
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
December 4, 2012 Vedic Dharma Samaj Hindu Temple and Cultural Center 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont 510-659-0655 www.fremonttemple.org
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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE 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
Chabad of Fremont Jewish Center www.chabadfremont.com 510-300-4090
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
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-6285 www.holytrinityfremont.org
Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org
KOREAN NC HAN MA EUM KOREAN CHURCH 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-661-9079 www.j-church.org
LDS (MORMON) Bayside Ward 36400 Haley St., Newark 510-796-0914 Centerville Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-797-1200 Central Park Ward 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont 510-795-6658 Fremont (Deaf) Branch 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont Glenmoor Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-793-8060 Irvington Ward 510-656-8754 510-656-7522 (Foyers) Mission Peak Ward (English and Chinese) 48851 Green Valley Rd., Fremont 510-657-2156 510-623-7496 (Foyer) Newark (Spanish) Branch 36400 Haley St., Newark
LUTHERAN Chinese Mission of Hope Evangelical-Lutheran Church 3800 Beard Rd, Fremont 510-938-0505 http://www.hopelutheranfremont.org/zh.html Calvary Lutheran Church & School (Behind Wendy’s) 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo 510-278-2555 Sch 278-2598 www.calvaryslz.com Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510-797-3724 www.Ctkfremont.org Epiphany Lutheran Church ELCA 16248 Carolyn St., San Leandro 510-278-5133 www.eastbayepiphany.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward Iglesia Luterana "El Buen Pastor" 510-782-0872 www.gslchayward.org
Hope Lutheran Church 3800 Beard Rd., Fremont 510-793-8691 http://hopelutheranfremont.org/ Memorial Lutheran Chapel for the Deaf 874 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-276-3860 Messiah Lutheran Church 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward WWW.messiahhayward.org 510-782-6727 Oromo Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Hacienda Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-7980 ollibuse@yahoo.com Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-657-3191 www.oslfremont.com
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church/School 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-793-3366 www.popfremont.org St. Steven Lutheran Church Meets at Grace Lutheran Church 1836 B. St., Hayward 510-581-6637 www.ststephenclc.org
METHODIST African Methodist Episcopal Church 201 E St., Union City 510-489-7067 www.tricityame.org First Chinese United Methodist Church 2856 Washington Blvd. Fremont (510) 490 – 0696 www.chinesemethodist.org First United Methodist Church 1183 B St., Hayward 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
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Al-Medinah Educational Center: Masjid & School 5445 Central Ave., Newark
NON DENOMINATIONAL Cathedral of Faith–Milpitas Service held at: Curtner Elementary School 275 Redwood Ave., Milpitas www.cathedraloffaith.org Central Church of Christ 38069 Martha Avenue, #100 Fremont 510-792-2858 Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-651-0301 www.crossroadsfremont.org Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0123 www.gofcc.org Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-936-1423 www.gracechurchfremont.org Heavenly Christ's Church (Meets in Calvary Lutheran Church) 17200 Via Magdalena San Lorenzo 510-303-5592 Mission Springs Community Church 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont 510-490-0446 www.msccfremont.org Morning Star Church 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark 510-676-1453 www.msconline.org New Birth Christian Ministry Center 3565 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-782-1937 New Seed of Faith Ministry 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont www.nsofm.com 510 612-4832 Revelation Christian Fellowship 1670 Orchard Ave., San Leandro 510-352-4707 www.revelationcf.org True Jesus Church 1190 Davis St., San Leandro 510-522-2125 www.tjc.org Victory Outreach Fremont 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-683-4660 info@vofremont.org
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN St. Christina Orthodox Church 3612 Peralta Ave., Fremont 510-739-0908 www.stchristinaorthodox.org
PENTECOSTAL Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward 510-783-9377 www.gladtidingscogic.com
Union City Apostolic Church 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org
PRESBYTERIAN Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-793-3575 www.cpcfremont.org First Presbyterian Church of Hayward 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley (510) 581-6203 http://firstpreshayward.com First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-797-8811 www.newarkpres.org First Presbyterian Church San Leandro 180 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 510-483-2772 FPCSanLeandro.org Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Fremont 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-494-8020 www.ipcf.net Irvington Presbyterian Church 4181 Irvington Ave. (corner Chapel & Irvington), Fremont 510-657-3133 New Bridges Presbyterian Church 26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward 510-786-9333 newbridgespresby@gmail.com
REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA New Hope Community Church 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-0430 www.newhopefremont.org
RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Center For Spiritual LivingFremont 40155 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-656-9955 www.CSL-Fremont.org
SALVATION ARMY Hayward Citadel Corps 430 A St., Hayward 510- 581 - 6444 The Tri-Cities Corps 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-793-6319 Korean Congregation Army 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510 - 793 - 6319
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Community Seventh-Day Church 606 H St., Union City 510-429-8446 www.unioncity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ East Bay Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church 32441 Pulaski Dr., Hayward 510-324-1597 Fremont Chinese Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1301 Mowry, Fremont 415-585-4440 or 408-616-9535
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 Unitarian Universalist Congregation (meets at FUMC's Cole Hall) 2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-252-1477 http://www.missionpeakuu.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 Discovery 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
UNITY CHURCH Unity of Fremont 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont (in the future home of Niles Discovery 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
MUSLIM Islamic Society of East Bay 33330 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-4732 www.iseb.org
A gift of music SUBMITTED BY DPAC The Virtuoso International Flute Ensemble (VIFE) has served the community with a gift of music and is happy to dedicate a concert on December 15 in support of Deaf Plus Adult Community (DPAC), An organization providing an adult day program for people who are deaf or deaf/blind and have developmental delays. Program Director Nancy Eddy is a mother of three adult children - two with special needs. Her youngest child, Christy, has developmental disability and is also deaf. Raising a child with developmental disabilities (DD) is extremely difficult, but an added challenge such as
deafness, is incredibly daunting. Nancy’s passion is part of her nature but she is also influenced by a deep love of her children. She has served as Associate Executive Director of Parents Helping Parents (PHP) and as Supported Living and Independent Living Director for Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Everyone she meets feels the warmth of her caring heart. Early this year, she pursued a dream and founded her own non-profit organization, Deaf Plus, to serve the deaf and developmentally disabled. Through faith and determination, her program is well on its way to success. However, city use permit compliance criteria are causing a shortage of funds to complete improvements needed for
the Deaf Plus Center. We are asking the community to give generously in support of Deaf Plus at the VIFE Christmas concert.
Virtuoso International Flute Ensemble Concert Saturday, Dec 15 3 p.m. Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 610-0170 www.deafplus.us
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Country Club of Washington Township Women’s Club
We meet Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Washington Hospital West 2500 Mowry Ave. Conrad Anderson Auditorium, Fremont
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
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Fridays at 12:15 p.m. Papillon Restaurant 37296 Mission Blvd. Fremont (510) 656-5056 Visit our club. See why we
We meet the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm Niles Veterans Building 37154 2nd Street, Fremont susan.peters251@yahoo.com 510656-6848
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
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Kennedy High School Flea Market
Become the speaker & leader you want to be Citizens for Better Communicators (CBC) Toastmasters
Having trouble controlling the way you eat?
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
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
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Fremont Cribbage Club
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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)
Quarterly meetings Homestays abroad Hosting visitors “Changing the way you see the world” www.ffsfba.org www.thefriendshipforce.org 510-794-6844
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
Free yourself from any hurt, hang-up or habit Join us at 33450 9th Street Union City Thursdays, 7pm - 9pm or call anytime 510-586-5747 or 510-520-2769
We offer no-fee job search, resume and interview workshops. For workshop schedule please call (510) 794-2442.
DONATE YOUR COMPUTERS DONATE YOUR CELL PHONES Help Eliminate Hunger & Food Insecurity Your donation is tax deductible Tri-City Volunteers 37350 Joseph Street, Fremont Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Closed 12 PM - 1PM Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 tri-cityvolunteers.org
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) 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
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38165 Ann Court 94536 37760 Arlene Court 94536 4129 Cadiz Court 94536 38121 Cambridge Court 94536 38916 Cherry Glen Common 94536 38623 Cherry Lane #158 94536 38653 Country Terrace 94536 3475 Deerwood Terrace #102 94536 1025 Dolphin Common 94536 35477 Eden Court 94536 37429 Glenbrook Terrace 94536 37712 Granville Drive 94536 451 Hillview Drive 94536 471 Lowell Place 94536 4701 Mildred Drive 94536 38228 Paseo Padre Parkway 94536 120 Silk Oak Common 94536 4402 Soca Terrace #1 94536 989 Avila Terraza #50 94538 39040 Blacow Road 94538 40227 Blacow Road 94538 40325 Davis Street 94538 41773 Gifford Street 94538 39224 Guardino Drive #103 94538 43168 Newport Drive 94538 114 Poppy Court 94538 2837 Alice Court 94539 657 Big Foot Court 94539 46915 Bodie Terrace 94539 43393 Bryant Street 94539 40908 Cascado Place 94539 599 Ginkgo Terrace 94539 44262 Lupine Place 94539 46950 Masonic Terrace 94539 43856 Paso Pino Common 94539 980 San Martin Place 94539 42062 Via San Gabriel 94539 47112 Warm Spring Blvd #11794539 4438 Calypso Terrace 94555 33884 Capulet Circle 94555 3845 Cardinal Terrace 94555 34391 Dobson Way 94555 33017 Lake Michigan Street 94555 34696 Loreal Terrace 94555 3829 Milton Terrace 94555 4525 Roderigo Court 94555
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SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES:25 Highest $: 610,000 Median $: 320,000 Lowest $: 175,000 Average $: 356,720 ADDRESS
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255 Accolade Drive 94577 1262 Benedict Court 94577 195 Broadmoor Boulevard 94577 1400 Carpentier Street 94577 1767 Carpentier Street 94577 726 Chetland Road 94577 280 Estabrook Street 94577 698 Haas Avenue 94577 611 Oakes Boulevard 94577 256 Suffolk Drive 94577 1995 Sundberg Avenue 94577 2165 Trombas Avenue 94577 1693 View Drive 94577 448 West Broadmoor Boulevard94577 1715 141st Avenue 94578 1469 152nd Avenue 94578 3601 Figueroa Drive 94578 14752 Lark Street 94578 1279 Lillian Avenue 94578 16377 Mateo Street 94578 14261 Orchid Drive 94578 1629 Russ Avenue 94578 15632 Baypoint Avenue 94579 1549 Cedar Avenue 94579 1251 Devonshire Avenue 94579
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335,000 475,000 610,000 175,000 368,000 466,000 198,000 550,000 515,000 306,500 246,000 427,000 569,500 265,000 240,000 260,000 245,000 345,000 290,000 320,000 240,000 314,000 490,000 300,000 368,000
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2002 1956 1939 1983 1999 1925 1993 1956 1938 1943 1954 1943 1957 1943 1941 1959 1954 1945 1947 1947 1942 1948 1999 1952 1952
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SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 06 Highest $: 408,000 Median $: 270,000 Lowest $: 240,000 Average $: 293,000 ADDRESS
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15884 Paseo Del Campo 685 Paseo Del Rio 16017 Via Alamitos 269 Via Lucero 17065 Via Perdido 1743 Via Redondo
94580 94580 94580 94580 94580 94580
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250,000 270,000 408,000 300,000 240,000 290,000
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986 1123 1472 1204 1068 1178
1944 1944 1947 1944 1947 1954
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UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 15 Highest $: 617,000 Median $: Lowest $: 205,000 Average $: ADDRESS
2443 Almaden Boulevard 4110 Asimuth Circle 4361 Bel Estos Way 4915 Calistoga Street
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94587 94587 94587 94587
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450,000 286,000 205,000 420,000
3 3 2 4
4303 Chippendale Drive 4315 Chippendale Drive 32529 Christine Drive 32306 Crest Lane 4291 Hanford Street 4239 Miramonte Way 379 Monte Carlo Avenue 34928 Peco Street 31335 Santa Ana Way 1899 Serpentine Drive 30683 Union City Boulevard
94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587
350,000 336,000 500,000 416,500 589,000 213,500 335,000 380,000 458,000 617,000 275,500
380,000 388,767
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1492 1280 875 1748
1968 1974 1971 1980
10-19-12 10-19-12 10-16-12 10-16-12
4 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 2
1389 1274 1340 1320 1727 1632 1132 1888 1675 2002 1170
1974 1974 1975 1971 1985 1972 1965 1966 1970 1997 2007
10-17-12 10-19-12 10-17-12 10-19-12 10-15-12 10-19-12 10-19-12 10-15-12 10-17-12 10-17-12 10-16-12
Alameda CTC launches recount of Measure B1 Narrow margin leads Commission to re-visit Measure B1 on behalf of 66.53 percent of voters
SUBMITTED BY TESS LENGYEL The Alameda County Registrar of Voters certified the November 6, 2012 election on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 and the final tally showed Measure B1 just 0.14 percent short of the two-thirds threshold needed for passage. The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) has submitted a recount request for Measure B1 to the Registrar of Voters and anticipates a recount beginning as soon as December 3, 2012.
“We have an obligation to the 66.53 percent of Alameda County voters who supported Measure B1 to leave no stone unturned,” said Arthur L. Dao, Executive Director. “After receiving such strong support, we won’t turn away a critical $7.8 billion investment prematurely.” Measure B1 would extend and augment the existing half-cent county transportation sales tax, which voters in Alameda County approved in 1986 and again in 2000. Measure B1 expenditures would be guided by the 2012 Transportation Expenditure Plan
(TEP), which was unanimously approved by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and all 14 Alameda County cities. The TEP is a comprehensive, multi-modal plan created with broad and diverse input by nearly 2,000 residents and groups representing drivers, transit riders, seniors, people with disabilities, bicycle and pedestrian advocates, environmentalists, educators, businesses and unions. By placing Measure B1 on the ballot, Alameda CTC was responding to the need to develop new funding solutions for transportation - to update critical transportation infrastructure, fund mass transit and paratransit operations, increase transit choices and reduce congestion and pollution. Alameda CTC has already leveraged $756M of current Measure B funds into $3.8 billion in capital improvements in Alameda County - more than $2.5 billion worth are under construction now - and has pumped $495M back into local businesses in Alameda County in the past decade, creating nearly 5,100 jobs per year. For more information, visit www.AlamedaCTC.org
Cantare! sings in the season BY JULIE GRABOWSKI
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NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 10 Highest $: 500,000 Median $: Lowest $: 170,000 Average $: ADDRESS
290,000 310,294
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MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 18 Highest $: 1,250,000 Median $: Lowest $: 180,000 Average $: ADDRESS
1976 10-15-12 1992 10-19-12 1970 10-16-12
One of the best parts of the Christmas holiday is the music, and Curtain Call Performing Arts (CCPA) steps into the season with “A Broadway Holiday,” featuring Cantare! A San Leandrobased community chorus, Cantare! performs new musical theatre twice a year - December’s “A Broadway Holiday” and “An American Song Book” in June with a repertoire of songs from less familiar shows as well as popular Broadway favorites. The compact venue of the California Conservatory Theatre (CCT) in downtown San Leandro gives “A Broadway Holiday” an intimate and personal feel, and the chorus seems comfortable in the small space. Staging is simple, two wall hangings of decorated Christmas trees at either corner, a collection of ornaments and cut out stars dangling from the ceiling. While tantalizingly titled, “A Broadway Holiday” and the 12-member chorus delivered an adequate but sometimes wobbly mix of Broadway tunes. However, accompanied by new
director Evan Alparone on keyboard, stars began to shine as the evening progressed. Mallory Vieira does a nice job in “A Part of That” from “The Last Five Years,” making the first notable impression of the evening. Vieira is really invested in the song and that feeling translates in her delivery and is apparent throughout additional numbers. “Greensleeves” is solidly done, and the “Les Miserables” medley is perhaps the most enjoyable of the evening, hitting good highlights from the popular musical. The medley also offers up a standout rendition of “Bring Me Home” with the wonderful paring of Jennifer Weiner and Ben Barr. Weiner goes on to wow with “Back to Before” from “Ragtime,” which is hands down the best number of the night. Samantha Jones, however, is hot on her heels with her solo in “Till We Reach That Day.” Jones is stunning and ups the wow factor started by Weiner. These two ladies are the highlights of the evening, dazzling and impressing from the first notes out of their mouths, and elevating the evening to a pitch that would have been nice to hear
throughout. The finale, a medley of carols is well done and brings the show to a solid close, releasing the audience into the night with a communal feeling of well being. Cantare! has a nice collection of voices that blend well and are at their best when raised together. With plenty of potential and some standout voices, they are a group to watch. For tickets or more information on Cantare! or Curtain Call Performing Arts’ upcoming season including musicals, stage plays, and choral concerts, call (510) 909-9516 or visit www.curtaincallperformingarts.org. Cantare! Presents “A Broadway Holiday” November 30 – December 9 8 p.m. (Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.) California Conservatory Theatre 999 E. 14th St., San Leandro (510) 909-9516 www.curtaincallperformingarts.org Tickets: $10 - $25
Now We Can Dance
The Story of the Hayward Gay Prom’ a Film Premiere
SUBMITTED BY SHAWNA SHERMAN Join the Hayward Public Library and the Lambda Youth Project for a screening of the new film “Now We Can Dance: The Story of the Hayward Gay Prom” Friday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Hayward City Hall Council Chambers. The Lambda Gay Prom has been an annual Hayward event since 1994 – one of the longest-running events for queer youth of its kind in the country. Yearly, hundreds of Bay Area youth have come to see the prom as a safe place to be themselves and celebrate with other youth. This documentary film is a culmination of a two-year project which trained teens to be filmmakers with the help of a team of library staff and professional advisors. It highlights the history of the prom as an important Hayward institution and its
impact on attendees and the community. “Working on the film I learned a lot about the history of Hayward and the perspectives of the adult community and youth on LGBTQ issues. I learned how important the gay prom is to exist because it gives kids a place to have fun and fulfills their right to feel comfortable,” said Natalina Campopiano, a teen filmmaker and senior at Hayward High School. “It makes me appreciate what I have now.” After the screening, stay to meet the filmmakers and discuss the film with a special panel of community leaders and film subjects who played a key role in launching the event, and who continue to organize this well-loved prom for hundreds of Bay Area youth every year. Admission to the event is free. This project was sponsored in part by Cal Humanities and the Friends of the Hayward Public Library. For more information please contact Laurie Willis at (510) 881-7936 or laurie.willis@hayward-ca.gov. Now We Can Dance: The Story of the Hayward Gay Prom Friday, Dec 7 7:30 p.m. Hayward City Hall Council Chambers 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 881-7936 Free
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Insider trading suspect was model ethics student Saar Gur, a venture capitalist who was a classmate of Martoma’s at Stanford. “Personally, I would not have expected this sort of thing from the Mat that I knew 10 years ago,” Gur said. “To me he seemed really nice, very smart and ethical. ... Did the situation and SAC push him over the edge? I have no idea. Obviously I hope he is not guilty.” In 2003, Martoma married a pediatrician who shared his Indian background. He took a job as a junior analyst for Sirios Capital Management LP in Boston, where the couple lived in luxury high-rises in posh parts of downtown. Martoma began a four-year stint in
2006 with Connecticut-based SAC affiliate CR Intrinsic Investors LLC, first as an analyst and then as a hedge fund portfolio manager specializing in the health care sector. A few summers ago, Green, the Dartmouth professor, caught up with his former NIH assistant in a house the Martomas rented on Cape Cod. While they didn’t talk much about business, Green said, Martoma told him he was working in the venture capital field. “I knew that Mathew was in a highstakes world; that was clear to me,” Green said. Prosecutors say Martoma began meeting with University of Michigan medical professor Sidney Gilman in
2006 through an expert consulting service in New York City. They say that between then and 2008, the physician leaked Martoma confidential information about a joint drug trial by pharmaceutical companies Elan Corp. and Wyeth. Gilman’s lawyer has said his client is cooperating with authorities and has reached a non-prosecution agreement with federal officials. With the secret data, prosecutors say, Martoma caused other investment advisers to at first buy shares in the drug companies, then ditch them and place financial bets against the companies when he found out before the public that the drug trial’s final
outcome was negative. Authorities say Martoma made $9 million in bonus pay for the year when the trades were made. Martoma’s lawyer Charles Stillman has said his client, now free on $5 million bail put up by his in-laws, succeeded because of his dogged pursuit of information in the public domain. “I would say, having studied ethics in the biomed area, that he is keenly aware of what’s right and what’s wrong, and we do not believe he stepped across the line,” Stillman said. Martoma will stay at his Boca Raton home with his wife and children, apart from required court appearances for his case in U.S. District
Court in Manhattan, the lawyer said. Martoma has been working on independent projects since CR Intrinsic let him go in 2010, but he wouldn’t be more specific about the work. Martoma’s arrest marked the fourth time authorities have arrested someone from SAC on insider trading charges in the past four years. A company spokesman has said the company and its owner ``acted appropriately’’ and will cooperate with the government’s probe. Associated Press writer Tamara Lush in Tampa, Florida, and AP News Researcher Rhonda Shafner in New York contributed to this report.
Alameda County announces Data Sharing Initiative and Apps Challenge SUBMITTED BY GUY ASHLEY Alameda County has announced the launch of the new Alameda County Data Sharing Initiative, which provides the public with easy online access to records and information about County business and operations. The Initiative aims to enhance the County’s commitment to transparent government and to encourage civic engagement. To give this project added lift and to generate public enthusiasm, Alameda County will hold a special event, the Alameda County Apps Challenge 2012, to encourage residents to harness the power of technology and open government to create web and mobile applications that benefit the community. Alameda County Apps Challenge 2012 will be held on Saturday December 8, 2012, at the Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley. The possibilities are vast – and depend mostly on the creative thinking of participants – but possible objectives of an Apps Challenge entry could be to improve civic
engagement, and promote digital education and literacy. A Grand Prize of $3,000 will be awarded for the most creative and practical application created at the event. A 2nd Place Prize of $1,500 and a 3rd Place Prize of $500 will be offered as well. More information about the Alameda County Apps Challenge 2012 is available at http://code.acgov.org. The centerpiece of the Data Sharing Initiative is a newly created Alameda County online data portal, available at http://data.acgov.org, which offers easy-to-access links to public information about County operations. Available information includes complete records of 2012 crime reports taken by the Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office, data about restaurant inspections and information about local parks and transit districts. County leaders say the information available within the online data portal is sure to expand and evolve, as Alameda County responds to public requests for specific data sets depending on specific needs. The new project encourages public participa-
tion by asking members of the public to use the data sets to create innovative web and mobile applications that address community needs, and enhance services and quality of life in Alameda County. “Our hope is that the Data Sharing Initiative will help expand the public’s understanding of local government and make County data more accessible to the community,’’ said Susan S. Muranishi, Alameda County Administrator. It also opens up exciting new opportunities for Alameda County government to team with residents. “By tapping the creativity, knowledge and expertise within our community, we believe this project has great potential to help people get the information they want and to better understand the community in which they live,’’ said Nate Miley, President of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. For more about the Alameda County Apps Challenge 2012, go to http://code.acgov.org. For information about the Alameda County Data Sharing Initiative, go to http://data.acgov.org.
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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.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).
Beacon Award Recognition SUBMITTED BY CITY OF UNION CITY The City is being recognized by the Institute for Local Government (ILC) and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC) through the Beacon Award Program for our sustainability efforts. This statewide program recognizes California cities and counties that are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and adopt policies and programs that promote sustainability. ILG is the research and education affiliate of the California State Association of Counties and the League of California Cities. SEEC is a new collaboration between three statewide non-profit organizations and California’s four investor-owned utilities, including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), whose mission is to assist cities and counties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy. The City has received interim recognition at a “Gold” level for its efforts to reduce municipal energy use by eleven (11) percent between the years of 2005 to 2011 and implementation of three (3) best practices within each of the ten (10) best practice areas. The best practices areas encompass a variety of sustainability-related topics including green building, waste reduction, and climate-friendly purchasing.
Community workshops for Hayward General Plan Update Online survey available for those who cannot attend a workshop
SUBMITTED BY ERIK PEARSON The General Plan is a city’s basic planning document that provides a blueprint for development, guides growth and sets land use policy citywide. The purpose of a General Plan is to: identify land use, transportation, environmental, economic and social goals and policies as they relate to new development; provide a basis for the City’s decision-making; provide citizens with an opportunity to participate in the planning and decision-making process; and inform citizens, developers, decision-makers and others of the ground rules that guide development within the city. Community input is needed to establish the vision for the City of Hayward which will hold six community workshops in November and December 2012 to prepare for a comprehensive update of the City’s General Plan. The meetings will be: Thursday, December 6 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Fairway Park Baptist Church 425 Gresel Street, Hayward. Monday, December 10 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Conference Room A/B (near the Food Court) Southland Mall, Hayward. Wednesday, December 12 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Hayward High School 1633 East Avenue, Hayward. All workshops will cover the same topics so attend the ne most convenient for you. Agendas for the workshops are available on the General Plan Update website at www.hayward-ca.gov/generalplan Spanish translation is available at all meetings. At the community workshops, participants will be asked to share: their favorite place in Hayward; what they consider to be the community’s biggest assets, challenges and opportunities; and “Why you love Hayward.” There is also a survey that can be completed online by those who cannot attend a workshop. Please visit http://bit.ly/haygpu2. The General Plan must reflect the community’s values and priorities. Please take a few minutes and let us know what we should address in the new General Plan. For more information and to sign-up for regular updates, visit the City’s website at www.hayward-ca.gov/generalplan
Fremont launches online forum SUBMITTED BY CHERYL GOLDEN With access to a computer or a mobile device, sharing one’s opinion just got easier for Fremont residents. The City of Fremont continues to strengthen its leadership by introducing, Fremont Open City Hall, the City’s new online forum where residents are encouraged to provide input and feedback about key topics and issues facing the City, including land use decisions. To kick off this new online forum, the City is asking, ‘How do you receive your news and information about what is happening in Fremont?’ This is the first of many questions the City will pose to Fremont residents as it looks to shape and grow Fremont together. City officials will read the statements and incorporate them into their planning processes. “Local government is recognizing how people want to interact with their City leaders, and that is online,” said Fremont Mayor-elect Bill Harrison. “This new forum is an incredibly cost-effective way to empower residents to participate in City decisions from the privacy and convenience of their own home.” To share your opinion about how you receive your news and information about what is happening in Fremont, go to www.Fremont.gov/OpenCityHall.
Hayward City Council November 27, 2012 Consent Amended the Municipal Code to rezone the proposed project/property at the northeast corner of Eden and Denton Avenues from Low Density residential to Medium Density Residential), Single-family Residential to Open Space and Planned Development relating to a Development Agreement for a proposed one-acre park expansion and 36 single-family homes. Applicant: Westlake Development LLC. Owner: Chang Income Partnership L.P. Authorized execution of a Development Agreement with Chang Income Property Partnership, L.P., Barrett Community Hospital Series (R14), for development of the Greenwood Park Homes Project. Amended Municipal Code relating to Building Abatement. Amended Municipal Code relating to collection of delinquent charges for Sewer Service. Amended Municipal Code relating to responsibility for payment of Water Charges and collection of delinquent charges for Water Service. FY 2012 Annual Investment Review, adoption of FY 2013 Statement of Investment Policy and delegation of Investment Authority. Public Comment Elie Goldstein, Kraski’s Nutrition, thanked Council for re-paving the parking lot behind his business and for temporarily re-striping Foothill Boulevard. This has increased business by 8-10 percent. He and fellow merchants have met with the City Manager to devise a marketing strategy to
help businesses during construction of the Route 238 Corridor Improvement Project and beyond. The proposal is to create a Foothill or Downtown Association that is independent of the Chamber of Commerce; no dues are payable. Member businesses will help promote each other and Downtown Hayward. The activities of the homeless in the neighborhood are of concern; contents of garbage cans need to be cleared in the mornings. Charlie Peters, Clean Air Performance Professionals, stated that there are possible calls for the state Attorney General to investigate unethical behavior by oil companies and high prices at the gas pump. The STAR program will take effect on January 1, 2013; it will direct car owners to specific locations for smog checks. According to Peters, drivers should continue to visit their usual workshops before the New Year. Jim Drake spoke of improperly installed drainage on Foothill Boulevard and the absence of change orders to the original specification. He considers a “design flaw” to be shoddy engineering and design. He ascribes “water pooling” to too shallow a camber which leads to puddles and insufficient run-off within the roadway. The safety of road users should be paramount. Mayor Michael Sweeney – Yes Barbara Halliday – Yes Greg Jones – Yes Al Mendall - Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Mark Salinas – Yes Francisco Zermeno - Yes
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District November 26, 2012 Awarded the Monthly Volunteer Recognition Award for October 2012 to Ms. Alice Reis for her volunteer service in the Senior Adult Program since January 2004. Accepted an informational presentation from representatives of the Hayward Youth Commission. Adopted the new Master Plan for the San Lorenzo Community Park. Approved the Resolution of Intention to amend the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District’s contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System and directed Staff to place the adoption of the final resolution on the December 17, 2012 Board of Directors’ Meeting agenda. Authorized the distribution of a RFP for Food and Beverage Service Concession for Skywest and Mission Hills Golf Courses and directed Staff to distribute the RFP to all local known food and beverage service providers. Declared the Dell Irrigation PC, Inventory No. A-6349, purchased in June 2002, acquisition cost $10,283.75, surplus to the District’s needs and directed Staff to dispose of the Dell Irrigation PC in accordance with the District Bylaws.
Newark City Council Written Communications: Sue Johnson expressed appreciation for dedication of her name as an addition to Bridgepointe Park (i.e. Susan Johnson Bridgepointe Park). Congressman Pete Stark sent an American Flag from his office inventory as a memento of his years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives. Non-consent: Approve an addendum to Dumbarton TransitOriented Development Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report; approve form based codes and construction of approximately 553 residential units on “Torian Property” of 42.22 acres on the west side of Willow Street at the terminus of Central Avenue. Included is an affordable senior housing agreement and 15,000 square foot grocery store on adjacent property. All proposed construction is within the previously labeled “Area 2” of Newark. Approval does not include architectural design which is expected to be proposed within few months. Construction may begin as early as spring 2013.
Authorized Staff to apply for Federal, State, local or other grant funds District-wide and authorized the General Manager to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents which may apply. Approved and authorized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), entered into by Alameda County and the other agencies participating in the Regional Renewable Energy Procurement Project (R-REP), including the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. Adjourned the meeting in honor and in memory of District retiree, Rudy Falcon who passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Rudy retired from the District after 12 years with H.A.R.D. as a Caretaker on December 30, 1997. Adjourned the meeting in honor and in memory of Pool Manager Tom Prusinovski’s father, Mr. Ross Prusinovski, who passed away the December 15-16, 2012 weekend. President Dennis Waespi - Yes Lou Andrade - Yes Paul Hodges - Yes Minane Jameson - Yes Carol Pereira - Yes
Several speakers questioned the development and timing of the proposals. Concern was expressed about adjacent wetlands and wildlife, proximity and safety of Union Sanitary District mains, soil toxicity of property and adjacent land, and climate effects including sea level rise in low lying areas such as this. Staff responded by saying that before any construction could commence, all public agencies that have a stake in the environmental and safety of the area would be required to certify their approval of the project. Acting as Successor Agency to Redevelopment Agency: Accept due diligence review for “other funds.”
Mayor Alan Nagy Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca Luis Freitas Maria Sucy Collazo Robert Marshall
Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye
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It is Time to Open the Fremont Main Library On Sundays Providing Computer and Internet Access At the Fremont Main Library, there are over 40 stations for adults and 17 in the children’s area, where users can use computers and popular applications. These are very popular and heavily used. People can browse the Internet on these computers or on their own devices using the library’s free Wi-Fi access. Assisting Job Seekers Our libraries are helping level the playing field for job seekers. In addition to free public access to computers and the Internet, libraries support job seekers with specialized databases and software, along with library programming which covers job seeking strategies and resources, internet training, and much more. Databases supplied at the Fremont Main Library (which can be used at home, or on one of the library’s computers) include: * Career Cruising: close to 500 career profiles, each containing two multimedia interviews, an interest assessment tool with a skills assessment, and a personal portfolio tool with a built-in resume builder * Job Scout: teaches internet skills needed for job seekers * Brainfuse: links you with a live tutor to get help writing a resume * Learning Express Library includes study guides for many employment tests * Universal Class has hundreds of classes to take from accounting to waiter and waitress training * Links to job listings that visitors can apply for Delivering Services Fremont Main provides programming that assistance to those applying for or accessing e-government services, unemployment benefits and Medicare enrollment. During tax season, the library is a site for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, which offers free tax form completion for eligible visitors. There is also ”Lawyers in the Library,” a program, where people can sign up for a 15 minute free consultation with a lawyer who can offer advice and guidance. Community Place The Library is a community gathering place for Fremont. Restoring Sunday hours will also make the Library meeting rooms available to community groups for an additional 52 days a year. Empowering Children Children’s materials circulate over one million items each year at the Fremont Main Library. By motivating children to read, librarians create lifelong readers, and that makes for better citizens, and that makes for a healthier democracy. Without reading, everything in life is harder. Low literacy is linked to poverty, crime, dependence on government assistance, and poor health. And research has shown that parents who struggle with reading pass this legacy on to their children. Additionally, there is a strong need for homework support for Fremont students on Sunday which the Library provides. Why Sundays? Many living in Fremont have work and family obligations that make it difficult for them to come to the library on any day other than Sunday, thus depriving them of the information during weekdays. When it was open on Sundays (pre-2003), the library was used by an average of 2,000 visitors with an average number of 3,000 items checked out. How is Fremont Library funded? The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services. The City of Fremont stopped funding the libraries in 2003. It is time to restore that funding in the next fiscal year budget and join our neighboring cities like Dublin, Castro Valley and Union City in demonstrating our commitment to the readers and families in Fremont. The cost of restoring the Sunday hours is about $250,000 this coming fiscal year and breaks down to an annual cost of $1.16 per resident. Take Action We live in a knowledge-based economy, which is powered by reading and access to the Internet. Let’s make these vital resources available on Sundays too. We ask you to join in supporting the efforts to reopen the Fremont Main Library on Sundays. You can do so by signing a petition at: http://tinyurl.com/FremontLibrarySunday or visiting our Facebook page at (and “Liking” us) at https://www.facebook.com/RestoreSundayHoursForFremontMainLibrary As we work through the budget process in 2013, please add your voice by writing a “letter to the editor,” expressing support to the Fremont City Council, the Mayor, your local representative or attending a City Council meeting.
JOE SAMAGOND FREMONT LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION DR. RUCHI SAHOTA AND ROBERT MONKMAN OF THE FREMONT LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ARTICLE
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he balmy sounds of aloha melt the winter chill when award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist (and 6th grade teacher) Patrick Landeza and friends kick off the holiday season with their Hawaiian Holiday Concert. The show will take place on Friday, December 7 at Fremont’s historic Mission San Jose at 8 p.m. Landeza’s all-star musician friends, L.T. Smooth, Chris Lau, and Bill Griffin will be joining him from Hawaii to top off the event. All proceeds will help fund St. Joseph’s Middle School Service Projects. These projects help people and organizations in need in our community and beyond. An award-winning musician, composer, and producer, Landeza is considered a leading exponent of the Hawaiian slack key guitar style. Born and raised in “the island Berkeley” California to Hawaii-born parents, he became the youngest recipient of the prestigious Kapalakiko Aloha Spirit award, when he was 34. His 2010 release, “Ku`u Honua Mele,” received the 2010 Hawaii Music Award in the slack key category, and was nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano award (Hawaiian music’s equivalent to the Grammy). His 2011 release “Kama`alua” was also nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano award. Landeza is the first mainland artist to make it on the final ballot of Na Hokus. In January 2012 he performed at Carnegie Hall in Listen for Life’s “Power of Eight” concert, which promoted peace through music. The Hawaiian Holiday Concert blends heartwarming stories of aloha, hula, and traditional Hawaiian holiday songs as well as holiday standards. Landeza will feature one of Hawaii’s most talented musicians, L.T. Smooth. “They say I play smooth,” said entertainer Leon Toomata, better known by his stage name L.T. Smooth, about his ki ho’alu (slack key) style. “Growing up Maori, with Samoan and
haole blood, was a very touchy subject in Samoan culture,” said Smooth, adding that the environment led to a bumpy life. Smooth found refuge in his music and incorporates who he is culturally and spiritually in his music. Accompanying the artists will be seven-time Grammy-nominated producer Chris Lau on bass and master `ukulele luthier and mandolele player Bill Griffin. Landeza now teaches middle school social sciences at St. Joseph Elementary School in Fremont. Along with teaching duties, he has coordinated a service program for his students. “The 6th graders are cooking Thanksgiving dinner for 300 folks, 7th graders are making 200 care packages for homeless shelters and 8th graders are providing toys to our sister school in West Oakland,” Landeza says. “I got tired of doing cupcake and lemonade sales at school. I figured I can just do a concert and cover all the costs,” Landeza explains. Overall, I want my students to incorporate service to others as something you must do throughout your life.” For additional information please contact Pili Davis at (510) 423-3051or e-mail landezapresents@gmail.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission and can be purchased at St. Joseph School or online at landezapresents.com. For ticket information call St. Joseph School at (510) 656-6525. Hawaiian Holiday Concert Friday, Dec 7 8 p.m. Mission San Jose 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont Information: (510) 423-3051 Tickets: (510) 656-6525 www.landezapresents.com www.patricklandeza.com Tickets: $20
Open house SUBMITTED BY MARK SALINAS Twenty years ago The Kids’ Breakfast Club (TKBC) was established to improve the quality of life for Hayward kids and their families. TKBC serves children and their families breakfast and conducts academic activities during school vacations; the first holiday program was Winter Session during the winter break. Two decades later, hundreds of kids and their parents participate in Winter Session. TKBC’s success is only possible because of its volunteers. From the start, students from California State University, East Bay, Chabot College and all of Hayward’s high schools have chosen to forgo their own winter breaks, to wake up early and prepare and serve breakfast at TKBC for Hayward children and their families. I have been involved with TKBC for 18 years because I believe in its mission and enjoy working with creative and enthusiastic volunteers from the Hayward Area. Everyone is welcome to
attend TKBC’s Open House fundraiser ($25 per person) on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Come and say “hello” and help TKBC fulfill its mission to continue serving kids and their families in Hayward and the surrounding areas. Thank you for your support over the years. The Kids’ Breakfast Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Federal tax ID# 94-3273619. All contributions are tax deductible. Contributions can be made online at www.tkbc.org. For more information, call (510) 754-8358, email tkbc@tkbc.org or visit www.tkbc.org. The Kids’ Breakfast Club Open House Saturday, Dec 8 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Toast 22542 Second Street, Hayward (510) 754-8358 www.tkbc.org
Sun Gallery presents Annual Holiday Boutique SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINE BENDER
A reception with a free raffle, refreshments, and music is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
hop for one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures for holiday gift giving at Sun Gallery’s Annual Holiday Boutique beginning November 21. We will have unique hand-made items by local artists such as: jewelry, ceramics, art glass, knitted and sewn items, photography, paintings, mosaics, framed mirror art, ornaments, greeting cards, painted tiles, and dog accessories. A Special Preview will be held Wednesday, November 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and the boutique will continue through December 23, Fridays through Saturdays.
Featured Artists include: Fleur Spolidor, Lee Daguman, Arena Shawn, Ruby Achary, Jeslyn Cantrell, Sachiko Campe, Claudia Schwalm, Tracy Olsen, Irma Avin, Anthony Rollins, Harlene Strauss, Donna Mendez, Minal Jeswani, Linda Dangler, Jane Strain, Ahysa Hanson, Bethany Ly, Sue Toorans, Anne Walker, Lorna Watt, Donnie Rhett, Eusebio Lozano, Bonnie Mathis, and Christine Bender.
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Annual Holiday Boutique Nov 21 - Dec 23 Fridays, noon – 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reception: Saturday, Dec 8 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050 www.sungallery.org
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Adopt an Angel, serving children in Alameda County’s Child Protective Services. Cash donations will be accepted on the Wellington Place cul-de-sac, where viewers can also pick up a free candy cane. Enjoy the artistic creations and collaborations of this wonderful community staple while helping to make a difference that lasts well beyond the season.
Crippsmas Place December 8 - 25 Monday - Thursday: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Donations on Wellington Place, Fremont www.crippsmasplace.org
SUBMITTED BY BENNY VALLES Experience a holiday tradition with Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro as they present their 4th annual “Fiestas Navidenas.” This spectacular holiday event is a special south-of-the-border celebration laden with seasonal accents, including a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday songs (villancicos), a visit from the Three Wise Men, a festive piñata scene, and a vibrant finale performed in the spirit of a true holiday fiesta. At “Fiestas Navidenas” attendees can visit El Pueblito de Navidad for traditional holiday foods, drinks, and arts, enjoy holiday displays, and win holiday raffle prizes. Based in San Lorenzo, Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro has been performing in the Bay Area since 2006 and opened their own dance school in July 2009. Its mission is to preserve Mexican culture and traditions, educating the community of their rich heritage through dance and music. With “Fiestas Navidenas” a company of over 65 dancers will present a unique and colorful experience for the whole family at California State University East Bay’s campus theatre. Shows will be offered at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. Tickets are $20 general admission and $17 for seniors and children when purchased in advance, and $25 general admission and $20 for seniors and children if purchased at the door. Tickets may be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com. To learn more about “Fiestas Navidenas” or Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro, call (510) 397-1980 or visit www.bfcostadeoro.com.
Fiestas Navidenas Saturday, Dec 8 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cal State University East Bay University Theatre 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 397-1980 www.bfcostadeoro.com www.brownpapertickets.com Tickets: $17 - $20 advance, $20 - $25 at door
Home for the Holidays SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINA GIN PHOTOS BY GARY GIN A Home for the Holidays is the Hayward Animal Shelter’s final special event of 2012. Scheduled for December 8, 2012 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., kit-
A Home for the Holidays Saturday, Dec 8 1 - 5 p.m. Hayward Animal Shelter 16 Barnes Court, Hayward (510) 293-7200 www.HaywardAnimals.org tens, cats, dogs, puppies, bunnies and other critters of all colors, shapes, sizes and ages will be available for adoption. The event, sponsored by the Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteers, is an opportunity to give your family an early Christmas present and a pet a new home. Please remember that a pet is for life and not just for the festive season. There is a flat-rate $20 adoption fee (plus dog licensing fees if the adopter lives in Hayward). Additionally, there will be a bake sale, raffle prizes and a Christmas gift for each adoptee. The Hayward Animal Shelter is also open Tuesday thru Saturday, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, call the Hayward Animal Shelter at (510) 293-7200 or visit www.HaywardAnimals.org.
SUBMITTED BY LOV On Sunday, December 9, The League of Volunteers (LOV) and Newark Arts Council will present The Newark Symphonic Winds under the direction of Richard Wong, for an afternoon of everyone’s favorite holiday music. The 40 member Wind Ensemble is a local non profit group composed of professional, semiprofessional and amateur musicians from the local communities established to give area musicians the opportunity to develop their skills and expand their musical horizons. Admission is a new, unwrapped toy. Doors open at 1 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served during intermission. Newark Symphonic Winds Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec 9 2 p.m. MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Auditorium 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683 www.lov.org
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