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Do you come for the handcrafted art, free concerts or festival fare? Do you spend most of your time at the Wine Garden, Business Alley or Kid City? Perhaps you will be lured by the car show, a new addition this year. Most likely it’s all of the above, because you won’t find any event that offers more to enjoy for a better price than the “Fremont Festival of the Arts.” continued on page 5
BY MEDHA RAMAN On Saturday, August 3, the City of Union City, Leisure Services Department, and Ralph & Mary Ruggieri Senior Center will host its annual car show in honor of former recreation supervisor Larry Orozco. Once known as “Senior Hot August Day Car Show,” the event was renamed the “Larry O Car Show” this year to commemorate all that Orozco has done for Union City
primarily seniors, who are interested in displaying their classic cars. Although focused mainly on older cars, any type of vehicle will be accepted. Prizes for winning cars range from gift cards from Texas Roadhouse to car care supplies. Car owners can register at $20 a vehicle in advance or sign up on the day of the show. In addition to the car show, the event includes many other forms of entertainment. A barbecue featuring hamburgers,
before his retirement three years ago. Orozco worked for the City for 36 years and was an integral part of creating the Senior Center. Although Orozco worked on many events over the course of his career, his favorite has always been the car show. A tradition for 13 years, the car show dates back to the center’s opening. Free to the public, it’s attraction is intergenerational, bringing together young and old, or as they are affectionately called, “the young at heart.” This year, the “Larry O Car Show” is proud to have Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci host the event. The show will display a variety of antique and custom cars, trucks, and hot rods from the 1920s to the 1970s, including model A’s, model T’s, muscle cars, and lowriders, among others. All belong to local citizens,
hot dogs, chips, sodas, and other food will be held as a fundraiser for the Senior Center as well as dessert items. And the festivities wouldn’t be complete without some golden oldies music to top it off! While the show goes on outdoors, a flea market will be held inside the building. For more information to register a car, donate or sponsor this event, contact the Ruggieri Senior Center at (510) 6755495 or visit in person at: 33997 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. Larry O Car Show Saturday, Aug 3 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City (510) 675-5495 Free admission
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SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS Drawings and paintings of animals date back to the Stone Age when man decorated caves with the images of animals they hunted for food. Ancient Egyptians illustrated their gods with the heads of animals. During the Middle Ages, animals real and fanciful decorated elaborate man-
uscripts. Hunting scenes became a popular subject in the 17th century. By the 18th century, artists celebrated the beauty of animals in their natural habitats and in the 19th century, Victorians painted sentimental pictures of their pets and livestock. Twentieth century artists explored a range of traditional compositions and created originals of their own. continued on page 5
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hen a person suffers a stroke, also known as a “brain attack,” one of the most important factors in predicting a positive outcome is someone close to the victim recognizing stroke—and calling 9-1-1 immediately. This is why the Stroke Program at Washington Hospital holds seminars every month to educate the community and help the public recognize stroke when it happens, according to the program’s Medical Director Ash Jain, M.D. “The moment 9-1-1 is called for a suspected stroke, it activates a protocol that maximizes outcomes for each patient who is brought to Washington Hospital for a stroke,” Dr. Jain says. “Successful management of stroke depends heavily upon patients getting to the hospital as soon as possible.” Techniques for acute management of stroke have advanced rapidly in recent years. However, stroke still remains the leading cause of long-term disability and a top-four killer in this country. Top-notch care plus community awareness “It is important that community members understand that there is top-notch stroke care available locally, and that seeking out care—quickly—can mean the difference between minimal damage and
long-term disability or death,” explains Dr. Jain. “Even small delays can have heavy costs, and research has shown that outcomes are better when people can properly identify signs of stroke and know to seek help immediately.” Once a patient arrives in the hospital, Dr. Jain and his team of health care professionals—from neurologists to nurses to interventionists who specialize in stroke care—have numerous tools at their disposal to achieve the best results possible. “If a patient comes in within four hours of suffering a stroke, at this point, we can get good results with administering tPA intravenously,” he explains. “After that, if the patient comes in between four and eight hours after the stroke, we would inject the drug directly into the brain and still get fairly good results.” Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), also known as clot-busting medication, is one of the key tools in acute stroke care. Unfortunately, after six hours, patients are no longer good candidates for clot-dissolving medications, but the hospital’s Stroke Team can still treat strokes for up to eight hours by inserting a catheter through the groin into the brain to remove the clot. The goal, in all cases, is to preserve as much brain function as possible. However,
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At an upcoming stroke education session,Washington Hospital clinicians will discuss stroke rehabilitation and chronic care after stroke.The toll stroke takes on caregivers will also be discussed.To learn more about acute management of stroke inside the hospital, as well as how rehabilitation can aid in the recovery process, plan to attend this free seminar next Tuesday, August 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Conrad E.Anderson, M.D.Auditorium, (Washington West building) located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. To register, visit www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070.
after eight hours, most of the damage to the brain has been done, and the window for acute treatment has usually closed— which means it’s up to community members to know the signs of stroke. “With the latest research and best tools at our disposal, we save lives and help reduce the chances of long-term disability from stroke, but it’s people in the community who need to recognize stroke and seek help,” Dr. Jain says.
Ultimately, if you suspect someone is having a stroke, don’t hesitate, according to Dr. Jain. Act fast, and call 9-1-1. Getting Better After Stroke After a stroke, a large proportion of patients face numerous challenges—like mobility issues or difficulty with speech—during the recovery process. The good news, according to Doug Van Houten, R.N., Stroke Program clinical coordinator at Washington Hospital, is that—with hard work—most patients can make significant improvement, particularly if they take advantage of rehabilitation opportunities. “I’m constantly telling people that it’s going to take a while to get better,” Van Houten says. “My message is: ‘I’m sure you will get better; most do, but you need the help of rehab specialists to get better—and you have to maintain a sense of optimism to get where you need to go.’” “The truth is that so many things have to be just right for patients to reach an optimal point in stroke recovery. On top of the physical challenges they might face, there can also be depression, fatigue, loss of a good caregiver to help with things, financial problems—all these things can get in the way of recovery. There are two choices: a patient can either come crashing down, or get on track to regain as much as they can after a stroke.” Van Houten says there are resources—a lot of them—as long as stroke survivors and caregivers know where to look. A great starting place is the free monthly Stroke Support Group that Van Houten facilitates, which connects stroke survivors in all stages of the recovery process, as well as their caregivers. “Even simple things like, ‘I can’t drive after the stroke,’ or ‘I can’t get somewhere I need to be’—our social worker can help continued on page 9
InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com
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Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy
Your Concerns InHealth: Sun Protection
Heel Problems and Treatment Options
Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness
Deep Venous Thrombosis (New)
Washington Women's Center: Sorry, Gotta Run! Voices InHealth: New Surgical Options for Breast Cancer Treatment
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Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness
Washington Women's Center: Cancer Genetic Counseling
Women's Health Women's Health Conference: Can Lifestyle Minimally Invasive Surgery Conference: Age AppropriReduce the Risk of for Lower Back Disorders ate Screenings Cancer?
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting July 10th, 2013
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting July 10th, 2013
Diabetes Matters: Top Foods for Heart Health
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders
Community Based Senior Supportive Services
Don't Let Back Pain Sideline You
Treatment Options for Knee Problems
Raising Awareness About Stroke
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Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention
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Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?
Raising Awareness About Stroke
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting July 10th, 2013
Learn Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure and Slow Your Heart Rate
Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Disease
Deep Venous Thrombosis (New)
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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting July 10th, 2013 Voices InHealth: Radiation Safety
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment & Percutaneous (Under the Skin) Treatment
Learn About Nutrition for a Healthy Life
Voices InHealth: Radiation Safety
Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Disease
What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You?
Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team
Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Oncology Center
Diabetes Matters: Research: Advancing Diabetes Management
The Weight to Success How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key
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Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults
Kidney Transplants
Your Concerns InHealth: Pediatric Care – The Pre-School Years
Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma
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Voices InHealth: Update on the Journey to Magnet Status
Skin Cancer Do You Have Sinus Problems?
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Living with Heart Failure
Treating Infection: Learn About Sepsis
GERD & Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer
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Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All
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Diabetes Matters: Protecting Your Heart
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Turning 65? Get To Know Medicare
Living Well with Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges
Healthy Nutrition for Your Heart
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Vitamins and Supplements - How Useful Are They? Diabetes Matters: Back to the Basic Keys for Success
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Voices InHealth: Healthy Pregnancy
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Keeping Your Heart on the Right Beat
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Joint Restoration Services at Washington Hospital Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of three articles about Washington Hospital’s Institute for Joint Restoration and Research.
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nee and hip joint replacements are among the most frequently performed medical procedures at Washington Hospital as well as at other hospitals throughout the country. More than 700,000 knee and hip joint replacement procedures are performed annually in the United States. This number is expected to grow exponentially as the population ages and individuals live longer and seek to remain mobile and active. At Washington Hospital, more than 1,300 joint replacements are performed each year. District residents and patients from elsewhere in the United States as well as from other countries have come to Washington Hospital for joint replacements as the program’s reputation has grown. Washington Hospital’s administration established the Institute for Joint Restoration and Research as a Center of Excellence at the hospital to house its joint replacement program. The Institute is dedicated to improving surgical outcomes and rehabilitation programs and to conducting research to improve patient outcomes while improving processes. Its ultimate goal is to increase the quality of care for joint replacements patients, with shorter and more effective rehabilitation. To house the Institute, the hospital constructed a new 20,000 square-foot Center for Joint Replacement building.
The new 20,000 square-foot Center for Joint Replacement building houses both the Institute for Joint Restoration and Research and the Washington Joint Restoration Clinic. The clinic, an outpatient department of Washington Hospital, allows the hospital to have a controlled outpatient environment that supports the Institute’s research goals.The building includes a rehabilitation garden, an occupational rehabilitation kitchen and other design features that promote and facilitate patient recovery.
Taxpayer approved bond construction funds were not used for this facility which is licensed by the State of California. Rather it was financed by a combination of private funding and other district resources. The new building has all private rooms and includes a rehabilitation garden, an occupational rehabilitation kitchen and other design features that promote and facilitate patient recovery. Having all Institute patients recover post-operatively in one place also provides an environment beneficial to the Institute’s important research program. The research program is conducted under the direct supervision of the Insti-
tute’s two medical co-directors, Dr. John Dearborn and Dr. Alexander Sah. The interdisciplinary research program focuses on how best to streamline joint replacement care to improve outcomes and involves extensive teamwork among the hospital’s physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists and administrative personnel. The team works together to achieve improved care. Surgeons who prefer not to participate in the Institute’s program continue to provide joint replacement services at the hospital. Their patients have their surgeries performed in the same hospital operating rooms and receive the same high standard of care provided by the same highly qualified
nurses and rehabilitation staff. They stay in private patient rooms in the main hospital rather than in the separate building. However, some patients may be placed in the Center for Joint Replacement building depending on the availability of rooms and staff. And, while not participating in the Institute’s research program, these patients do benefit from the clinical improvements that result from the research findings produced by the Institute and other like programs throughout the country. The Center for Joint Replacement building also houses an outpatient clinic in addition to the Institute. A department of Washington Hospital that is staffed by hospital employees, the professional services at the Washington Joint Restoration Clinic is provided by Dr. Dearborn and Dr. Sah. The clinic allows the hospital to have a controlled outpatient environment that supports the Institute’s research goals. Medicare and Medi-Cal patients who meet the standard medical criteria for knee or hip joint replacement surgery are accepted for medical care at Washington Hospital, as are all other patients covered by health insurance contracts that include the hospital. The Institute and other similar Centers of Excellence support Washington Hospital’s “patient first” ethic and its goal of providing the very best care to the district’s residents and to all others who come to Washington Hospital. For additional information about the Institute for Joint Restoration and Research, please call . . . . (510) 818-7200.
Learn the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options The thyroid gland plays a critical role in how the body functions. The small butterfly-shaped gland is located in the front part of the neck and secretes hormones that regulate growth and
cases, according to Dr. Katta. It tends to grow very slowly and can develop in one or both of the thyroid gland lobes. “This type grows slowly, but it can spread to the lymph nodes in
Dr. Prasad Katta, a local endocrinologist and member of the Washington Hospital medical staff, notes that symptoms of thyroid cancer may include a lump in the neck that may be growing quickly, swelling in the neck, pain in the front of the neck, hoarse voice, trouble swallowing or breathing, and a constant cough that is not due to a cold. You should consult your physician if you have any of these symptoms.
metabolism. Sometimes the gland can develop growths called nodules that can be cancerous. “The thyroid is an important endocrine gland because it manages the metabolic rate of the body and its actions affect a lot of different organs like the heart, skin, brain, and bowels,” said Dr. Prasad Katta, a local endocrinologist and member of the Washington Hospital medical staff. “These nodules are quite common, but most of the time they are not cancerous. Thyroid cancer is not as common as some other cancers and the cure rate is high. But the standard treatment is to remove the thyroid gland, and then you have to take medication every day for the rest of your life because the hormone is necessary for the body to function.” The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 62,300 people will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer this year. The most common type of thyroid cancer is papillary carcinoma, responsible for about 70 to 80 percent of all
the neck,” he explained. “Still, these cancers can usually be treated successfully and are rarely fatal.” Follicular carcinoma and Hurthle cell carcinoma are two other types that are much less common, but the prognosis is not quite as good for these as it is for papillary carcinoma, he said. Even rarer is medullary thyroid carcinoma, which includes an inherited type that is passed from generation to generation. While the exact cause of thyroid cancer is unknown, there are certain factors than can raise your risk, according to Dr. Katta. At a rate of nearly three to one, women are much more likely to develop thyroid cancer than men. Other risk factors include exposure to radiation, a diet low in iodine, and heredity. Symptoms include a lump in the neck that may be growing quickly, swelling in the neck, pain in the front of the neck, hoarse voice, trouble swallowing
or breathing, and a constant cough that is not due to a cold. continued on page 15
Dr. Jason Van Tassel, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon and a member of the Washington Hospital medical staff says the standard treatment for thyroid cancer is to remove part or all of the thyroid gland. Thyroid cancer is a very survivable cancer and medical advancements have made this surgery very effective and less invasive than even 10 or 15 years ago.
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Nine contemporary 21st century Bay Area artists will exhibit their work featuring animals in “Wags and Whiskers” opening at Olive Hyde Art Gallery in Fremont with a reception from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 2. The exhibit will be on display until August 31. Artist and lover of all animals, Kimberley Russell grew up showing sheep in the county fair with 4-H. Knowing she wanted to be an artist since second grade, Russell obtained a BS in Applied Arts and MFA in Fine Arts. She seeks to portray animals’
personality and emotion, and will be exhibiting watercolor dog portraits at Olive Hyde. Currently she is developing a children’s picture book about her own dog, a collie/lab rescue, named Rocket. With a BFA from California College of Art, Karen Frey has chosen to exhibit watercolor paintings of her own pets. Painting in a figurative style, Frey reveals the character and personalities of her animals. Her work is held in many collections, including the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, MO; the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay, WI; and The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog in St. Louis, MO.
KG Greenstein, an Ohlone College librarian since 1999, incorporates materials found at flea markets and thrift stores into her mosaics of animals. With four rescue dogs of her own, Greenstein chooses to portray her love of animals through art, finding inspiration in the colors she sees in found objects. Beginning at the age of 10 with a love of drawing, Antonio Ruperto nurtured his skill and developed it as his life’s work. With a BFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Ruperto’s work includes figurative welded steel sculpture as well as realistic and surrealistic paintings. His art has been featured in many exhibitions including a “Burning Man” installation. He has also been featured in segment 1 “Celtic Forest” by Comcast SF. First meeting at the College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Nancy Overton and husband Chuck have always worked in the arts; he as an art director in television, and Nancy as a new product development person in arts and crafts. Loving the joy and humor their own dogs have added to their lives, they have always drawn and painted dogs. Both artists have explored different breeds; Chuck in oil and Nancy in collage. Debbie Claussen enjoyed sketching animals as a small child. She became an accomplished porcelain painter. Adding watercolor, colored pencils, and oil to her list of mediums, Claussen has continued to include animals in her work. Her desire to capture the essence of the animal is a welcome challenge to her as an artist. In addition to exhibiting in numerous shows and museums and receiving many awards, Claussen has been featured in and on the cover of the AKC Gazette. She is an AKC dog show judge and raises Golden Retrievers. Working weekly with the SF Urban Sketchers, graphic designer and artist Mi-
caela Marsden finds herself naturally drawn to depicting animals because of their interesting habits and appealing antics. She works in oils, acrylics, pen, pencil, and watercolor. Painting whimsical animals, Fremont artist Jaci Daskarolis seeks to make people laugh, or at least smile. Originally working with various instructional books and television lessons, Daskarolis was first encouraged by artist and instructor Donna Sanson. Finding both a challenge and pleasure in improvement, she has taken many workshops to improve her painting skills. Daskarolis’ paintings hang in the offices of several Fremont doctors. Each artist exhibiting in “Wags and Whiskers” portrays animals in their own
unique style and using a variety of mediums. Be sure to visit Olive Hyde Art Gallery and experience the joy and love of animals the artists all communicate through their art. Wags and Whiskers August 2 - 31 Thursday-Sunday: 12noon - 5 p.m. Opening reception Friday, Aug 2 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.fremont.gov
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“The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is always excited to host the largest free street fair west of the Mississippi,” said President and CEO Cindy Bonior, “and the 30th anniversary is especially meaningful.” Nearly 400,000 guests will converge on central Fremont Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4. Festival veterans advise comfortable shoes and sunscreen, because you won’t want to miss any of the booths lining four walking miles from Paseo Padre Parkway to State Street between Mowry, Beacon, and Walnut avenues. As always, the Festival offers an assortment of singular art, unique gifts with a variety of media, styles, and prices to suit every taste and circumstance. Six hundred artisans from around the nation will offer whimsical trinkets, breathtaking photographs, environmentally sustainable clothing, stylish accessories, handmade soaps, and everything in-between.
Whether you love to cook or love to eat, explore the Gourmet Marketplace on Capitol Avenue for specialty and hard-to-find epicurean treats. Packaged delicacies range from homemade fudge to flavored olive oils… goodies that are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party – if they don’t disappear first. And this year, visitors can also purchase a gift for the cigar aficionado in your life from our new cigar vendor! For instant gratification, appease your taste buds and sense of social responsibility by patronizing dozens of food and beverage booths throughout the Festival. Linguica sandwiches, funnel cakes, Silly Spuds, Dove bars, sodas and other refreshments consumed over the years have helped raise more than $9 million to support nonprofit organizations such as the Fremont Rotary Club, Tri-City Ecology Center, Holy Trinity Church, and James Logan High School Forensics Club. Even purchases at the Food Truck Court – tempura short rib sliders, gourmet pizza, Kashmiri lamb chops, etc. – will benefit local organizations. As always, those over 21 years old are invited to imbibe responsibly with the purchase of this year’s collectible and refillable wine glasses, beer mugs, and margarita tumblers. Take a break from shopping and pull up a chair or hit the dance floor at one of two professional sound stages. This year’s headliners
include Davey Pattison who will rock Saturday afternoon with the sounds of classic rock, and on Sunday, you’ll be on your feet dancing to Pride & Joy with the timeless pop/soul music of our time in an electrifying high-style show. Other performers run the gamut from jazz to country to R&B. Nothing is quite so nostalgic as muscle cars, fins, and fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror. Classic cars will be on display on Beacon Street, near the Paragon Stage, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Also new this year, Beacon Street will be open to embrace our new neighbors, Paragon Apartments, as a welcome addition to Fremont’s growing downtown. They will host the Paragon Stage located on Beacon at State. Enjoy smooth jazz and rocking classics all weekend long. Children can get antsy while adults shop for handmade art, rock to tribute bands, and drool over classic cars. Fortunately, Fremont Festival of the Arts doesn’t neglect the next generation. At Kid City, the Boy Scouts will provide interactive learning activities, games, arts and crafts, rides and children’s entertainment for the whole family. Festival goers also have the option of relaxing in a cool, peaceful Wine Garden oasis to enjoy a seat in the shade, accompanied by a sampling of wines and food. Guests will enjoy premium wines
poured by wine experts along with a sumptuous catered buffet, provided by the Marriott Fremont Silicon Valley. All Wine Garden guests also receive a complimentary 2013 Festival wine glass and drink ticket that can be used outside the Wine Garden. Tickets are limited, so get yours early by visiting www.fremontfestival.net, the Chamber website at www.fremontbusiness.com, or by contacting Kathy Fouts at (510) 795-2244, ext. 102. State Street’s Business Alley showcases a variety of local merchants and service providers. Check out these businesses, and you may discover a great new product or service in your own backyard. No matter what brings you to the “Fremont Festival of the Arts,” we look forward to seeing you there – and to entertaining festival goers for another 30 years. Fremont Festival of the Arts Saturday, Aug 3 Sunday, Aug 4 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Fremont (Paseo Padre Pkwy. to State St. between Mowry, Beacon, and Walnut avenues) (510) 795-2244 www.fremontfestival.net MUSIC SCHEDULE (subject to change) Paseo Padre Stage (Paseo Padre Pkwy and Walnut Ave)
Saturday, Aug 3: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Max Cruise (Rock) Noon - 1:30 p.m.: Roger Steen Band (Rock) 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Rogue (Classic Rock) 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Davey Pattison (Classic Rock) Sunday, Aug 4: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: April & The Paradigm (Pop/Rock) Noon - 1:30 p.m.: Pacific Soul (Party Band) 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: The Department of Rock (Classic Rock) 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Pride & Joy (R&B/Soul) Paragon Stage (Beacon Ave near State St) Saturday, Aug 3: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Groovy Judy (Rock) Noon - 1 p.m.: Tablues (Blues) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: The Dunniway (Rock) 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: The Canyon Band (Country) 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: The Audible Twitch (Pop/Rock) Sunday, Aug 4: 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Sharon Xavier deSousa (Cabaret) Noon - 1 p.m.: Allan Hutty (American Songbook) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: California Blues Machine (Blues) 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Lunafish (Rock and Blues) 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: 3 O’Clock Jump (Swing)
Immunizations encouraged before school begins SUBMITTED BY CDPH With the new school year fast approaching, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the state public health officer, is encouraging parents not to wait until the fall to make sure their children are fully immunized before classes start. “Immunizations are a safe and effective way to help our kids stay healthy in school and protect them from vaccinepreventable illnesses that can be very serious and have lifelong consequences,” said Dr. Chapman. “As families make plans for heading back to school, those plans should include making sure their children are up-to-date on required immunizations for school, including an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (Tdap) for incoming 7th graders.”
Schools are required to verify each child’s immunization record to ensure all shots and boosters are completed before entry to kindergarten and 7th grade. Kindergartners need a total of five DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), four polio, three hepatitis B, two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and one varicella (chickenpox) shot. Kindergarten boosters for DTaP, polio and MMR are given at 4 or 5 years of age. Since 1962, California has required certain vaccinations for incoming kindergarteners. In 2012-2013, nearly 90 percent (almost 500,000 California kindergarten entrants) were fully immunized, with the remainder typically behind on only one or a few required vaccines. In addition, since a new California law was signed in 2010, students entering 7th grade will need to show proof of
the whooping cough (pertussis) booster before starting school. Dr. Chapman urges parents to make an appointment with their provider now to protect themselves and their families and to ensure kids start school on time. If a child does not have health insurance, or is only partially insured, a doctor or local health department can provide information about the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides free or low-cost immunizations. Some local health departments are offering expanded immunization clinics during the month of August, National Immunization Awareness Month. To learn more about immunizations required for school entry, visit shotsforschool.org More information can be found at: www.cdph.ca.gov
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The Real Thing By Tom Stoppard Directed by Bryan Freeman Featuring: James Allan, Sylvia Burboeck, Drew Campbell, Melinda Marks, Keith C. Marshall, Kristen Saunders and Cody Young.
July 19 – August 17 8 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12:15 pm Sundays, July 28 and August 4 (Continental Brunch followed by show at 1 pm) 1 pm Sunday, August 11 $25 General Admission $20 Srs/Students/TBA* $17 Thursdays – All Seats $10 – Bargain Thursday, August 1 *$25.00 Only - Brunch Sundays & Opening Night Price of admission includes refreshments, Opening Night Champagne Gala and Sunday Continental Brunch. Reservations: 510-683-9218 Tickets are available at www.broadwaywest.org Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Design and printing by Huntford Printing and Graphics – www.huntford.com
Winner of the 1984 Tony Award for Best Play, Stoppard strays from the absurd in this comedic look at the complexity of love, marriage, and fidelity – all the while leaving the audience to wonder if the characters may ever find the real thing?
Broadway West Theatre Company P.O. Box 14007, Fremont, CA 94539 Theatre location – 4000-B Bay Street, Fremont
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Mizuho OSI: Innovative products in healthcare BUSINESS PROFILE SUBMITTED BY JOHN COMPANIOTTE If you have improved your golf swing through a golf swing analyzer, a local surgical product
company may be responsible for lowering your handicap. Mizuho OSI, established over 30 years ago to develop healthcare products, is focused on operating room equipment that improves surgical results through advanced patient positioning. Headquartered in Union City with over 290 full-time employees, it is the leading manufacturer of specialty surgical tables for spinal and orthopedic trauma surgery as well as comprehensive imaging procedures. It is one of the few companies in the San Francisco Bay area that designs and manufactures its products all under one roof. The company began as a medical, soft-goods company in Hay-
ward, manufacturing orthopedic soft goods including splints and braces. Collaboration with Dr. E. Trent Andrews led to the development of the Andrews Spinal Surgery Frame, the first OSI operating room product, introduced in 1980. During the 1980s the company produced products for
to pass through, providing a clear image of the patient. Collaboration with Dr. Joel Matta, a leader in the field of orthopedic surgery, began in 2001, resulting in the development and production of a surgical table for use in trauma procedures. Use of this trauma table allowed precise
orthopedic fracture surgery, spinal surgery and sports medicine, including knee arthroscopy, ACL repair and shoulder arthroscopy. Its spine motion analyzer evolved into the first portable swing motion analyzer used in the golf industry. The company also developed high technology, computer-based devices for biomechanical motion measurement. These sophisticated systems provided clinical data allowing surgeons to analyze 3-dimensional knee motion and spine motion in real time. In 1992, the company introduced a new Spinal Surgery Table using carbon fiber composite materials. Nurses were able to easily manipulate the table and a radiolucent platform allowed x-rays
patient positioning not possible with conventional tables. Further refinements have facilitated total hip arthroplasty procedures. Mizuho OSI has achieved a series of successful new product introductions, offering a wide variety of highly specialized surgical tables and comprehensive imaging required by today’s minimally invasive procedures. It also is a major source of over-bed traction equipment and an extensive line of patient care and pressure management products for hospitals and clinics around the world. Mizuho OSI 30031 Ahern Ave., Union City (510) 429-1500 www.mizuhosi.com
Angelina’s Breast Cancer Victory Isn’t For Celebrities Only BY RICHARD E. FINE, MD, FACS SUBMITTED BY KRISTEN THOMASELLI
Actress Angelina Jolie just announced that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning that she was genetically predisposed to cancer. Her disclosure was a powerful show of solidarity with the more than 100,000 American women who undergo breast removal surgery each year. But Jolie’s story, while inspirational, is different from most women’s. She benefited from a relatively uncommon nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM), a procedure that removes the breast tissue while preserving the breast skin and nipple. With NSM, after reconstructive surgery, breasts are left looking mostly unchanged. Such procedures are rare — but they don’t have to be. Recent advances in medical technology have made NSM and skin-sparing mastectomies (SSM) much safer and easier to perform. And yet, too few breast cancer patients know about these options. Bridging this knowledge gap is the only way to ensure that more women aren’t needlessly disfigured. Roughly 260,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States. For many of them, the news of their illness is followed by a seemingly unthinkable treatment recommendation: a mastectomy. The most common form of this procedure, known as a simple or total mastectomy, removes the entire breast, including much of the skin and the nipple. Even if it eliminates the cancer, the disfiguring effects of the surgery can bring overwhelming psychological pain, especially for younger women. As a breast surgeon, I have witnessed the devastating
emotional consequences of this procedure all too often. It isn’t just diagnosed cancer patients who must deal with the distressing aftermath of a simple mastectomy. Like Jolie, many healthy women with a heightened genetic risk of developing breast cancer choose to have some form of preventive breast removal. From a medical standpoint, there’s no reason that simple mastectomies should be the norm. Both NSM and SSM are minimally invasive procedures that, in the right patients, are as effective as simple mastectomies and carry considerable cosmetic and emotional benefits. With NSM specifically, not only can breasts look the same after reconstruction, according to many patients, they may look better. And yet, NSM currently accounts for about 10 percent of the mastectomies performed. That so many women are being denied the chance to preserve most of the skin and the nipple and therefore a more natural appearance of their breasts is disheartening. The problem is one of education. Women are often told by their doctors that NSM and SSM are difficult to perform and bring a higher risk of cancer recurrence. In fact, a 2011 study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that SSM and NSM appear to be oncologically safe and did not increase the risk of cancer recurrence. A study in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in 2011 examined the results of NSM over 20 years and came to a similar conclusion. As for the supposed difficulty of the surgery, that too is a misconception. I can personally attest that new technologies like the Eigr illuminated breast retractor system
have made it possible to perform NSM and SSM more easily, more quickly, and with fewer complications. Such advances should help these procedures become more widely adopted. Unfortunately, many physicians have remained in the dark about recent improvements in breast surgery. Recognizing the need to educate surgeons about NSM, the American Society of Breast Surgeons has launched the NippleSparing Mastectomy Registry to track the long-term results of those patients who undergo this procedure. But this is only a small step in the right direction. Addressing this knowledge crisis will require women to play an active role by learning about their treatment options, seeking out informed physicians, and asking the right questions. To this end, there are a variety of valuable resources, including organizations like the American Cancer Society and websites like www.BreastCancerSurgeryOptions.com, where patients can weigh various procedures and learn from other women’s experiences. Angelina Jolie’s remarkable story should bring hope to breast cancer patients and those at risk of developing the illness. Procedures like Jolie’s are available to all women. The challenge now is to ensure that surgeons are trained - and patients are educated - in less-invasive techniques that vastly reduce the psychological and emotional effects of this life-saving surgery. Dr. Richard E. Fine is a breast surgeon at The West Clinic Comprehensive Breast Center and Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Division. He is a Past President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
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Union City Police Log SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY PD Thursday, July 18 At 1:19 p.m., Major Crimes Task Force Detectives Holt and Gannam contacted Davante Williams standing in front of his residence on Meteor Drive. Mr. Williams is active to probation and subject to being searched as a condition of his probation. A probation search was conducted at Mr. Williams’ residence. Eric Bailey was contacted inside the residence and is also active to probation. Stolen property from recent armed robberies was recovered during the probation search. Officers also located a loaded 9 mm semiautomatic handgun under a bed inside the residence. Both suspects were arrested on multiple charges to include robbery, possession of stolen property, and weapons violations. The suspects in this case are believed to be responsible for multiple armed robbery cases, many of which have been highlighted in recent “Blotter” reports. At 4:40 p.m., the victim was driv-
ing his BMW on Alvarado Niles Road, when two vehicles drove past him. The victim witnessed the front passenger of a gray Toyota lean outside the vehicle and fire three shots at a black Lexus. Both vehicles fled the area without either party contacting local police departments. The victim’s BMW was struck by stray bullets during the incident. The victim described the suspect as firing a black semiautomatic firearm at the other vehicle. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, about 24 years old, with short blonde hair, a moustache, and a heavy build. The suspect vehicle was described as a small Toyota, gray in color, manufactured between 2007 and 2008. Friday, July 19 At 5:34 p.m., a neighbor reported seeing a male break a window and enter a residence on Via La Paz. Responding officers established a perimeter around the residence and made announcements for anyone inside to come out. The suspect realized police had surrounded the
residence and he made his way to the roof of the garage. After a brief discussion the suspect decided to surrender and was arrested for burglary. Saturday, July 20 At 4:14 a.m., the victim saw two suspects breaking into his vehicle on Solar Circle. The suspects fled the area as the victim approached them. The suspects were described as white males about 22 years old. At 4:39 p.m., Officer Bankston stopped a vehicle near Alvarado Middle School. Officer Bankston smelled the odor of marijuana as he contacted the driver. The driver admitted to having a “little marijuana” inside the vehicle when questioned about the odor. Apparently having almost two pounds of marijuana in the trunk of your vehicle qualifies as a “little marijuana”. The driver was arrested for having a “little marijuana” and a suspended driver’s license. Anyone with information on any of the listed cases should contact the Investigations Division at 510-675-5247.
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Friday, July 19 At approximately 10:66 a.m., an abandoned backpack was found near an entrance to the City Hall buildings located at 3300 Capitol Ave. Based on the location and nature of the backpack, the incident commander requested that the Alameda County Bomb Squad to check it out. Both City administration buildings were evacuated and several roads around City Hall were closed. ACSO quickly responded and determined the contents of the backpack consisted of clothing and personal hygiene items, likely left in the area by a local transient. At approximately 4:00 p.m., officers were called to the Citibank on Fremont Blvd. regarding a female customer trying to cash a fictitious check. The female fled as we arrived but was tracked down hiding in the bathroom of Falafel Etc. The 23 year old adult female was arrested and booked. Ofc. Valdes investigating. At 11:30 p.m., a car owner exits Panda Express at Pacific Commons to find a Hispanic female adult in her 20’s, described as being “heavy set” in the driver’s seat of his Honda. She claimed to have a key but runs off. The female suspect was last seen in the area of Claim Jumper. At 1:00 a.m. officers took a report of a black ’91 Honda (Lic #6VCU732) that was stolen from Wendy’s on Automall across from Pacific Commons sometime between 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Investigated by Ofc. Taylor. Ofc. Piol recovers a stolen Infinity from the same Wendy’s parking lot that the Honda went missing from. This vehicle was stolen out of Napa on 7/19. Saturday, July 20 Officers assisted emergency medical personnel at the scene of a child (4 year old boy) who had fallen from a second floor window at a residence (33000 block of Juliet Circle). The preliminary investigation indicates that the child was playing alone near a window and at some point fell. Sgt. Griese and other officers responded to the scene. The child complained of pain, but had no visible injuries. The boy was transported to a local hospital for treatment. At approximately 7:30 p.m. an employee at Safeway 5 Corners (Irvington) confronted a suspect who committed a theft. The suspect produced a firearm, pointing it at the employee to make his escape. K9 Ofc. Layfield located the suspect vehicle on Ingersoll Terrace at which point the suspect immediately fled, leading Ofc. Layfield on a foot pursuit. A large perimeter was set with Sgt. Epps coordinating the search for the suspect. The search team made contact at several apartments and eventually located the suspect, a 42 year old adult male (on parole for armed robbery), in an apartment. He was taken into custody without incident. Just before 8:00 p.m, a victim was walking on the east side of Presidio Way just south of Mowry Avenue, when he was confronted by a male and female. The male was armed with a handgun and demanded the victim’s wallet and cell phone. The male suspect is described as a black male adult, 6’0, skinny build, 20-25 yrs, wearing a black t-shirt and black pants. The female suspect was described as a black female adult, 5’2, medium to heavy build, wearing a red hoody and black pants. Investigated by Ofc. Hanrahan. The victim was in front of Chipotle on Automall Parkway when two adult males battered him and took his gold necklace. Witness called in and described the suspect vehicle as a black Toyota sedan with a partial plate of 6JGL - the suspects were described as Hispanic male adults. The victim had a laceration on his head and received medical treatment but did not want to file a report. Investigated by Ofc. Stone. A solo CHP officer found an unoccupied stolen vehicle on the northbound 880 off-ramp at Fremont Blvd (North). While investigating, a female walked up with the car keys and said that the driver, a Hispanic male adult wearing a white tank top and black shorts, fled southbound on Fremont Blvd towards the Lucky Supermarket. FPD units assisted with the search without success. Three juvenile females and one male adult suspect entered the Lucky’s in Brookvale and stole baby formula. They attempted to board a nearby AC Transit bus to escape but instead fled into nearby apartments. Ofc. Gourley located all four suspects on a different bus and arrested the three juvenile females (age 14-16) for commercial burglary and the adult male (18 years old, Oakland resident) for petty theft. At 12:35 a.m. officers were on scene with security and paramedics at the Saddle Rack who were treating a heavily intoxicated patron. During the treatment, her friend, a 30 year old San Francisco resident, begins to argue with officers. Security removes her from the scene and she leaves for a few minutes. She comes back to the scene a short time later and adamantly wants to take her friend back to the hotel they are staying at. As her friend is being lifted into the back of the ambulance on a gurney, she attempts to enter the back of the ambulance with her. She is removed by ambulance personnel and again told to leave the area with a warning that if she continued to interfere with the scene she was subject to being arrested for being drunk in public. She again leaves, but seizes the moment as paramedic staff is getting ready to leave by again attempting to get on the ambulance via a side door. As officers begin to remove her she attempts to grip onto the door, but they are successful in removing her. She is taken to hotel Santa Rita to sleep it off. Sunday, July 21 A male on Albany Common locked himself out of his second story apartment and decided that the easiest way to gain entry was to climb to
Saturday, July 20 Officers were dispatched to Cambridge Court at 1:11 p.m. on a report of an auto burglary that just occurred. Unknown suspect(s) shattered the passenger side window of victim’s vehicle and stole her purse. Sunday, July 21 Officers Hogan and Taylor responded at 1:43 a.m. to a suspicious vehicle call at Graham Elementary school. Upon arrival Jeremy Ferreira of Hayward attempted to flee on his motorcycle with Kimberly O’Toole, transient on the back. They drove about 30 yards before Ferreira laid the bike on its side and took off running. Ferreira was arrested after a short foot pursuit. Ferreira was booked at Santa Rita Jail for resisting arrest, possession of a stun gun by a prohibited person and a felony warrant. O’Toole was booked at Santa Rita Jail for two misdemeanor warrants. Officer Hogan handled a citizen’s arrest/shoplifting case at the NewPark Mall JC Penney Store at 7:27 p.m. Navneet Kaur of Union City was cited and released at the scene for petty theft. Monday, July 22 Officer Sandoval was dispatched to Wintergreen near the Hetch Hetchy property at 7 p.m. for a report of subjects parking vehicles and walking to the motels. Officer Sandoval recovered two unoccupied vehicles stolen out of Oakland. Thursday, July 25 Officer Arroyo investigated a residential burglary on Bonnie St. at 8:38 a.m. The suspect/s removed a security screen to gain entry. Officer Warren investigated a residential burglary on Bettencourt St. at 10:10 a.m. The suspect/s gained entry through an unlocked rear sliding door. The theft occurred sometime over night. Officer Katz investigated the theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle on Sheridan Ct. that occurred over night. Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the non-emergency line at 510-5784237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at 510-578-4000, extension 500.
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them with that,” he says. “Erica can get them signed up for a driving service called Paratransit.” Van Houten also frequently connects stroke survivors to resources they may have never even heard of before. “Probably the biggest referral I make is this wonderful program at Cal State East Bay through the master’s program that teaches people to be speech therapists,” he says. “After her stroke, my mother-in-law couldn’t say a word. I would take her up to the CSEB program two to three times a week and drop her off, and she would be there three to six hours. These students need people to practice on, and people who have had a stroke need as much rehab as they can get in order to get better, so it’s a win-win.” Notably, Van Houten reports that his mother-in-law regained significant language skills after the CSEB program and was able to go on and live independently. Recovery, he says, can also be aided by connection with other people. Likewise, an added bonus of the Stroke Support Group in
conjunction with rehab and hard work, Van Houten says, is that it gives stroke survivors the chance to talk about their experiences with people who are going through a similar situation. “The interesting thing is when people attend the support group, it’s the other stroke survivors who say, ‘Wow, you’re so much better than you were just six months ago!’ I think it means something to hear that from their peers.” Know Stroke To learn more about acute management of stroke inside the hospital, as well as how rehab can aid in the recovery process, plan to attend the Free Stroke Education Series seminar next Tuesday, August 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, (Washington West building) located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. To register, visit www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070. For more information about the Stroke Support Group at Washington Hospital, call (510) 745-6525.
Newark Arts Council seeks members The Council meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm at LOV’ ‘s main headquarters - 8440 Central Ave. Suite A/B, Newark. Meetings usually last no more than one hour and are open to anyone interested In promoting the arts In the Tri-City community. You do not have to live in Newark to be a member. However you must become a supporting member of the Arts Council with an annual donation based on the schedule recommended by the Arts Council to the LOV Board of Directors for the annual support the arts campaign. If interested, contact Shirley Sisk at (510) 793-5683 or lov@lov.org.
Construction to Begin at Fremont BART Station
As part of the BART Warm Springs Extension, construction will begin at the Fremont Station on Saturday, August 3, 2013. The work will occur in three stages. Stage 1 and Stage 2 will involve reconfiguration of bus circulation routes and customer parking in the southeast portion of the BART Fremont Station parking lot. Bus schedules will not be affected. There will be a reduction to the number of permit parking spaces available, however all existing permits will continue to be honored. This reduction will be partially offset by the addition of on-street parking spaces on nearby Civic Center Drive. Parking impacts in this area are expected to last approximately three weeks per stage. Stage 3 will begin Fall 2013 in the southwest portion of the parking lot where construction of the trackway embankment will begin as well as a new overpass over Walnut Avenue. This work will mean significant changes for pedestrian access and vehicle parking at Fremont Station. During Stage 3 work, free remote parking and shuttle service will be provided to offset the loss of daily fee parking spaces. More detailed information will be provided in advance of this work in the Fall. You can also expect temporary construction related noise, dust and traffic impacts. BART will monitor noise and dust and will work to minimize any inconveniences to the surrounding community. We appreciate your patience during construction. If you have questions regarding these activities, please contact our project information line at (510) 476-3900 or e-mail bartwarmspringsextension@bart.gov.
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Auto Review
MINI Cooper: pure driving fun
BY STEVE SCHAEFER
THINK MELLO - WHEN IT COMES TO INSURANCE
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Today, I found myself driving behind a tiny black hatchback with the license plate, “REAL MNI.” Yes, it was a tiny original Mini from the 1950’s or ‘60s, with left-hand drive. The new MINIs debuted in the U.S. for the 2002 model year, and I have loved them ever since. The MINI experience, even in the new, larger, owned-by-BMW form, is about fun. But it’s also about practicality and economy. The original cars really were tiny but today’s version can fit four adults comfortably and even carry an upright bass (if you leave two of those adults at home). I loaded in a week’s worth of groceries with no trouble. And, with its 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine, it gives top fuel economy numbers.
tant gauge to the motoring enthusiast than the speedometer. The three-spoke leather-wrapped wheel is great to grab while zipping along your favorite scenic back roads. A Sport button on the console electronically alters the steering and throttle for quicker reflexes. The Cooper’s standard 1.6liter, 121-horsepower inline four has enough energy to get the job done, but if you opt for the turbocharged engine in the Cooper S, you’ll get 181 horsepower, which makes it much quicker off the line. EPA rates the MINI Cooper Hardtop with the standard 1.6liter four at 32 Combined (29 City, 37 Highway). I got 32.5 mpg. The turbocharged Cooper S loses 2-3 miles per gallon for its extra achievement.
There are other small cars out there. Some are even hatchbacks, but the MINI experience is different and unique. The Coopers are built in Oxford, United Kingdom, so they are British, but they have a French Engine and a German transmission for an international flavor. It’s the taste of European fun, on a budget. You can customize your MINI Cooper in countless ways well beyond model and color. There are different seat designs, wheel styles, door panels, trim patterns: some of the choices are not just add-ons — they’re alternatives. And you can do all these configuration antics at MINI’s amusing and informative website — miniusa.com. It’s easy to feel good driving a MINI for environmental reasons. It gets a solid 8 out of 10 for
I recently got my hands on a Chili Red MINI Cooper Hardtop. It’s the familiar shape that has become a driver’s dream in America. The current model looks a lot like the original 2002 model, and it hasn’t seen any significant changes for at least six years. The shape is still perfect, with big, round “eyes” up front. The traditional MINI grille makes the face spunky and ready for action. MINI’s windshield sits more upright than in any other car sold today, which means a lot of space between your head and the glass — making the small interior feel larger. That vertical glass up front also means that normal sun visors would be virtually worthless, so MINI gives the driver his or her own side visor. The interior features a large central speedometer, harking back to the original Mini. The interior is fun to look at and everything works fine. Audio controls sit within the large central circle; the buttons are a bit small but there are some redundant buttons on the steering wheel. I like flipping the sets of toggle switches on the dash and on the ceiling for windows, locks and sunroof. Directly in front of the driver is the tachometer, a more impor-
My tester’s interior was mostly black, but didn’t feel too plain. I remember earlier cars had more silvery plastic trim. The standard MINI Cooper starts at $19,700 these days, plus $700 delivery charges. My tester had only the Sport Package on top of that, which, for $1,250, contributes 16inch alloy wheels, sport seats, a rear spoiler, and dynamic traction control. The bottom line? $21,650. That price includes a ton of standard features, including a decent CD audio system with Bluetooth and a USB port, remote keyless entry, power windows with one-touch down and up, and even a three-year or 36,000-mile, nocost Maintenance Program. Yep, no charge for oil service, belts, inspections, wiper blades, and brake disks, pads or fluid. It feels good to step into a MINI; close quarters, but not claustrophobic. And from the moment you push in the flyingsaucer key and press the start button, it’s game on. The sound is sporty without being noisy; the steering provides plenty of feel (thanks to the car’s BMW ancestry) and that close-ratio shifter really delivers. I like driving a MINI because it feels like home.
Greenhouse Gas and a decent 5 for the Smog score. It’s not as clean as a hybrid, but it doesn’t drive like one, either. MINI fans all over the world know exactly what that means.
Over the past 21 years, Steve Schaefer has tested more than 1,000 cars and published a weekly story on every one. As a teenager, he visited car dealers’ back lots to catch a glimpse of the new models as they first rolled off the transporter. He is a founding member of the Western Automotive Journalists. Contact Steve at sdsauto@sbcglobal.net.
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Biotech Partners honors graduates and interns SUBMITTED BY JERRY METZKER Executive Director Deborah Bellush and the Board of Directors of Biotech Partners announced BRAVO! A celebration of Biotech Partners’ Graduates & Interns will be held at Berkeley High School on Thursday, August 15, 2013.
USRealty merges with Prudential California Realty
This annual event of a unique and transformative Career Technical Education (CTE) program introduces low income and minority high school students to the bioscience industry. From June through August, 42 interns worked at 16 Bay Area sites, including Aemtek Laboratories in Fremont and Alameda County Sherriff ’s Office Crime Lab in San Leandro among others.
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Prudential California Realty, announced on July 23, 2013, that Fremont-based USRealty Group is merging with the brokerage extending the brokerage’s reach into Fremont and the South Bay/Silicon Valley. Jack Jweinat, owner of USRealty Group, will remain with the company, as will the current branch manager, Michel (Mike) Harris, who will lead the 12-agent office, located at 39275 Mission Boulevard. “This merger is a big win in a lot of ways for us. We are associating with a highly productive group of agents with whom we can re-establish our presence in Fremont after having had successful operations there for years before the brand went dark in 2010. Additionally, we’re very excited about being able to service the referral and relocation clients coming into Fremont, the South Bay and Silicon Valley through our association with Brookfield Relocation Services who represent many high technology companies such as Yahoo and HP,” said Gretchen Pearson, President and CEO of Prudential California Realty, Pearson Properties. For more information, visit: www.pruca.com
Entertain with a purpose in the language classroom BY LINDA KO A full agenda is lined up for the Lesson of the Day. Grammar, writing, vocabulary; students are here to learn, not to be entertained. Maybe you have heard this statement from co-workers, or even friends of co-workers. In my first year of teaching, this saying was so ingrained in my teaching routine that I didn’t realize why my lessons seemed so lifeless. I would notice the students’ energy level drop and sneaky eyes glance at the clock every two seconds. It came to the point that even I wondered if class was over yet. What was going on? Flash forward five years to life in 2013. At times, teaching can still be a little rough around the edges, but fortunately I have come across a new motto: “Entertain with a purpose.” Language textbooks that are created for class use are intended to complement activities from the real-world, resources that teachers have to find or create to accommodate student levels and needs. To create an energetic learning environment, you must show the energy vibe yourself. Try to make your class more dynamic by implementing music, puzzles, role-playing, gameshow themed vocabulary review, or even YouTube videos to illustrate the main take-away ideas. One great site to check out is: esltopics.com. This site offers “free and easy-to-use printable classroom ac-
tivity handouts for teachers.” No matter what class you are teaching, the most valuable skill that students will gain is becoming a better communicator, whether it is through writing, listening, or speaking. This site offers different topics to supplement lessons, including: Word Banks, Vocabulary Quizzes, Interactive Crosswords, Word Searches, Discussion Activities, Advice Columns, Board Games, and Bonus Handouts. In particular, the use of role-playing dialogues and advice columns has proven to be the most applicable in many students’ lives, due to the nature of dealing with everyday problems and scenarios. After mixing up the lessons with various educational games to practice the newly learned speaking and writing skills, the students are more engaged and want to practice on their own accord. So have some fun while teaching, and explore the possibilities of entertaining with a purpose! Linda Ko recounts is an English as a Second Language (ESL) educator. Ko teaches beginning level English to international students from Asia and India at Silicon Valley University (SVU), a private university in San Jose. She received a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and has been teaching ESL at various Bay Area institutions for the past five years.
SUBMITTED BY ROBERT PIRONE Enjoy a casual get together of cool cars, food, and fun when the Hayward Castro Valley Moose Lodge hosts their “Car Show BBQ” on Thursday, August 1. There is no entry fee and the show is first come, first park. The last event filled up, so come early to ensure your spot. A dinner of a BBQ burger, fries, and beer (or soft drink) is only $10. Ten percent of the BBQ proceeds go to support the Moose Heart Charities for Boys and Girls. Come back on Saturday, August 3 for a comedy night featuring Jeff Applebaum and Kevin Young. Both have been on TV shows and Comedy Central and will knock your socks off with their classic and timely humor. We’ll even throw in Michael D Booker. Tickets are $15 in advanced and $20 at the door. Refreshments and a complete dinner meal will be available for those who would like their evening to include dinner and a show. This comedy night is a great way to spend a relaxing evening. Car Show BBQ Thursday, August 1 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Castro Valley Moose Lodge Parking Lot 20835 Rutlege Rd., Castro Valley (510) 881-0154 Castrovalleycarshow.com Comedy Night Saturday, August 3 7 p.m. Castro Valley Moose Lodge 20835 Rutlege Rd., Castro Valley (510) 537-0830 lodge1491.moosepages.org
SUBMITTED BY JERRY FONTANARES “Every child needs and deserves a caring adult to support and guide them in creating their future.” - Karen Scussel, Executive Director On July 22, 2013, Child Advocates of Silicon Valley was selected as a top 10 finalist in the CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) Challenge for California Nonprofits. Despite tremendous wealth and opportunity in Silicon Valley, over 1300 children are removed from their homes each year due to abuse and neglect. Child Advocates of Silicon Valley recruits, trains and supports Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) who provides children in the Santa Clara County foster care system with a powerful, independent voice. Our volunteers spend time with a child and become a trusted friend, mentor, and consistent adult presence. Child Advocates support approximately 600 of the 1300 foster children in Santa Clara County; however, our goal is to provide every foster child in our community with a CASA by 2018. You can help us achieve this goal by voting for Child Advocates’ story in the CDFI contest at www.cdfichallenge.com. The contest starts July 23, 2013.Votes may be cast once daily throughout the Public Voting phase of the contest until August 11th, at which time voting will be closed. Clearinghouse CDFI will announce the $10,000 nonprofit winner during the week of August 12, 2013. Find out more about the CASA program at www.BeMyAdvocate.org.
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Fremont Bank Foundation awards grant to Camp Arroyo SUBMITTED BY KURT HEATH Fremont Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Fremont Bank, recently awarded The Taylor Family Foundation (TTFF) an $18,500 grant to refurbish the infirmary at Camp Arroyo in Livermore Valley. TTFF unveiled the completed facility this week during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff, Fremont Bank Foundation, East Bay Regional Park District, YMCA of the East Bay and members of the community. “Our partnership with Fremont Bank Foundation is making a difference in the lives of the courageous children we’re privileged to serve,” said Angie Carmignani, TTFF’s executive director. “The new infirmary will enhance the level of care we can provide during camp, giving parents peace of mind and ensuring children have the best experience possible.” TTFF’s mission is to preserve the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children in Northern California living with life-threatening or chronic ill-
What got Uncle Sam into student loans? Sputnik BY CONNIE CASS ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP), The space race didn’t just bring America’s young people Tang and toy rockets. It also launched federal student loans. Since the Cold War days, student loan debt has soared to $1.2 trillion. Uncle Sam is now the big banker on campus. And Congress is fiddling with the interest rates college students pay. How did we get here? Let’s zip through the history of student loans, from Sputnik to Obamacare: ––– Americans got a shock from the sky in October 1957. The first artificial satellite was passing overhead. And it wasn’t just man-made, it was Soviet-made. Beach ball-sized Sputnik stoked big fears that American students might not be up to the challenge of competing with Russian rocket scientists. Calls to improve science and technical education led President Dwight Eisenhower to establish a low-interest college loan program through the National Defense Education Act of 1958. The loan dollars came directly from the government. ––– Then came Lyndon Johnson’s “war on poverty.’’ Student loans got a major boost in 1965 as part of the president’s Great Society initiatives. The Higher Education Act expanded loans and grants to help needy students, contributing to the era’s college boom. It also changed the way the federal loan program was financed. Instead of using government money directly, the loans would be made by bankers. But if students defaulted, the government guaranteed that it would cover the tab. Lawmakers liked that approach because outstanding loans wouldn’t show up on the government’s books as red ink. ––– Richard Nixon brought us Sallie Mae. That’s the nickname for the Student Loan Marketing Association, which the president and Congress created in 1972 to help college students borrow more money. Sallie Mae was a “governmentsponsored enterprise.’’ The U.S. Treasury helped it buy banks’ student loans, freeing up the banks’ money continued on page 31
nesses and developmental disabilities, as well as atrisk youth. The foundation operates Camp Arroyo, through which it provides a once-in-a-lifetime camp experience for nearly 3,000 children each year at no cost to their families. The camp’s infirmary is one of the most critical facilities onsite to ensure participating children receive proper care. “The Taylor Family Foundation is doing extraordinary work and giving the gifts of joy and happiness to thousands of children and their families,” said Fremont Bank Foundation President Hattie Hyman Hughes. “It’s our sincere hope that the renovated infirmary will enable dedicated camp staff to continue providing quality care for the children they serve.” The grant provided by Fremont Bank Foundation was used to replace the infirmary’s floor, update medical desks, install wireless capability, and provide a warm and welcoming space for children. TTFF has served approximately 40,000 children since 1990.
Calif. inmates sue over potentially fatal fungus BY DON THOMPSON ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), California inmates who contracted a potentially fatal illness known as valley fever are suing state officials for lifetime medical care, including coverage for drugs that their attorney said can cost $2,000 a month. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Sacramento this week seeks class-action status for black, elderly and medically at-risk inmates and former inmates at two Central Valley prisons who fell ill to the naturally occurring airborne fungus since July 2009. Corrections officials knew those groups were particularly vulnerable –historically– to the fungus that originates in the region’s soil but did not properly act to protect them, attorney Ian Wallach of Venice said Friday. That failure violated the inmates’ constitutional rights, according to the lawsuit. About half the infections produce no symptoms, while most of the rest can bring mild to severe flu-like symptoms. In a few cases, however, the infection can spread from the lungs to the brain, bones, skin or eyes, causing blindness, skin abscesses, lung failure and occasionally death. Currently, state policy is to release severely infected parolees with a 30-day supply of medication, Wallach said. After that, they’re on their own to pay for drugs that can cost $2,000 a month. “Without the medicine, they will die. With the medicine, their quality of life is still unbearable,’’ Wallach said, calling it “a life sentence that no judge had ordered.’’ Corrections department spokesman Jeffrey Callison declined comment on the lawsuit, but said the state is complying with a recent federal court order to move about 2,600 of the 8,100 inmates housed at Avenal and Pleasant Valley state prisons, both located about 175 miles southeast of San Francisco. The move comes as the state is also transferring 1,700 seriously sick and mentally ill inmates into a nearly $840 million medical complex in Stockton, and while it fights a separate court order requiring the state to free nearly 10,000 inmates by year’s end to ease crowding and improve conditions. The class of inmates named in the lawsuit varies from the order issued last month by U.S. District Judge Thelton Henderson of San Francisco. He instructed the state to move most black, Filipino and medically at-risk inmates from the two prisons, but he did not include older inmates. Henderson’s order is designed to protect vulnerable inmates who do not have the illness, while the damages lawsuit is intended to help those who are ill. Wallach said his law firm has been contacted by more than 500 sick inmates and former inmates since it won a $425,000 settlement last year for a former inmate who became ill with valley fever at the federal Taft Correctional Institution in Kern County. The lead plaintiff, Arthur D. Jackson, is a 40-year-old black man currently serving a life sentence in Folsom State Prison. The suit says he contracted valley fever at Pleasant Valley State Prison last year, leading to fatigue, stomach pain, severe dry and bleeding skin, trouble breathing, chest pain, headaches, pneumonia and blurred vision. He still has severe headaches and partial blindness to his left eye despite taking daily medication. The lawsuit lists another six prisoners and former inmates by name, all of whom fit into the categories named in the suit.
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Editor’s Note: Accompanied by teachers Mrs. Risha Krishna and Mr. Charlie Brucker, thirteen students from Mission San Jose High School (MSJHS) in Fremont participated in a cultural, social and educational exchange in Germany June 19 – 29. Personal reflections of this trip follow: Charlie Brucker (teacher): While most kids were excited about beginning summer break, 13 Mission San Jose High School (MSJHS) students kick-started theirs by heading for San Francisco airport, directly from their last final exam, to begin a cultural exchange program in Germany. Our flight to Munich went smoothly, but we were greeted by high winds and severe thunderstorms in Munich which delayed the leg to Hanover by about three hours. Pushing on through the wind and rain, at long last we arrived at our destination, Gottingen.
words of appreciation for this opportunity from both American and German students, and how students communicated in a way that transcended verbal barriers. Sarah Mueller It was Wednesday evening, and I was a little tired after our overnight excursion to Berlin and Dresden. After returning home to my host family’s house, I had settled in to watch some German television, which I understood very little of, but enjoyed nonetheless, when my family’s border collie began barking like crazy at the balcony. Slightly alarmed, I looked to my host partner for a little explanation. “One of Merlin’s (the dog’s) friends has caught a hedgehog in the garden. He has never seen one before, so he is really excited,” my host partner tells me as she restrains her dog. I nod in understanding, trying not to get in anyone’s way. Moments later, my host mom returns with a shoebox. I peered inside, fearful of what might be in there.
Students pictured at Checkpoint Charlie Photo courtesy of Ryan Henderson
Among the many fantastic sights we would see, the first was our German host families applauding in the chilly wet darkness as we emerged from our shuttle bus in the wee hours of the morning. Thus began our cultural exchange experience in Germany. From this very first moment, the warmth and love of our remarkable German hosts was the only sunshine we would need. In Gottingen, our host city, we visited the Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium, were treated to a reception with the Mayor, explored Hanstein castle which dates from the 10th century, and carried out some fluorescence/phosphorescence experiments at the Georg-August University of Gottingen. In Berlin, we sat in the plenary chambers of the German parliament, or Bundestag, at the innovative Reichstag building, made rainy stops at Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. We stood in the same plaza as President Obama did four days earlier, and Presidents Kennedy and Reagan (“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”) before him. While in Berlin, we also met the program director of the Fulbright Kommission who had the vision of creating such a program to connect students globally. As with the hope of the Kommission, it is also our hope students will take lessons beyond the classroom and adopt them in their everyday life. We hope they will share their epiphanies with those around them and gain inspiration to take into their future. In Dresden, we marveled at the Frauenkirche, the Church of Our Lady. Reduced to pile of rubble by the WWII firebombing, the rebuilding of the Frauenkirche was financed almost entirely by private donations from around the world - a magnificent testament to hope and reconciliation. We all developed a deep appreciation of a culture beyond our own, and truly internalized this new culture and lifestyle. We walked on the very spots where great history has taken place. We experienced the power of the human touch vs. internet relationships. Ample proof of this was the animated faces, hugs, and
Thankfully, it was still breathing, no blood, maybe a few spines bent and broken, but overall not too bad. It had balled up on itself, though, so I couldn’t see its face, but I was excited. I had never seen a live hedgehog before, and they really are pretty cute. To keep their dog from getting at the poor little hedgehog, obviously frightened by its earlier dog encounter, my host mom placed him, in its shoebox, out onto the balcony of their flat, with a little plate of wet cat food so it could eat a little. Later, about midway through dinner, my host mom looked out onto the balcony and into the shoebox to see that the hedgehog managed to escape onto their balcony! Considering that this balcony was a story off the ground, she knew that it had to still be out there somewhere. After locating the hedgehog, she found a smaller, plastic crate for the hedgehog to stay in. This time, the sides of its container were just a little bit taller, enough so that when it was standing on its back legs the hedgehog could put its front feet up close to the top, but he couldn’t quite leverage himself out. My host partner and I watched it for a little bit, and after it finished two little plates of cat food, my host mom decided to release him back into the garden area behind their flat. And even after it had been released, their dog continued to search the balcony for his, and my, first hedgehog. Marisa Harris Berlin and Dresden were cities I had only read about in my history book until I went to Germany with 12 classmates for two weeks in June. During this trip, we went on an overnight visit to Berlin and Dresden and on tours of each historic city. For me, this adventure was most exciting because it was amazing to think about all of the history I had read about but could never really visualize, until now. We were able to see where the Berlin Wall stood for almost 30 years, an American Checkpoint which served as a symbol of hope and freedom for those living in oppressive East
In Berlin at the Brandenburg Gate Photo courtesy of Risha Krishna:
Berlin under Soviet rule, and churches that had somehow survived the intense bombings in Dresden. Out of all of these memories, the most outstanding one was visiting the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. As we took pictures in front of it in the pouring rain, I was overwhelmed with a sense of history, knowing that former President John F. Kennedy gave his famous ‘I Am A Berliner’ speech there in 1963 and current President Barack Obama had given a speech just one week before our visit. I also marveled at the statue on top of the Gate. Napoleon stole it from Germany in 1806 but it was retrieved by Germany in 1814 after Napoleon’s downfall. My experiences in Berlin and Dresden, in addition to many of my other experiences in Germany, have increased my appreciation for history and will definitely remain with me for years to come. Margaret Brucker Joining Mission San Jose High School on their exchange pro-
apartment buildings, but also a gorgeous historical side as well. This trip allowed me to learn about another culture, make some lifelong friends, and open my eyes to what it’s like living elsewhere. Ryan Henderson My trip to Germany was an experience of a lifetime, more than just exposure to another culture. I formed what I know will be life-long bonds with my host student partner, Jurin, and his family, as well as other students – American and German. Through conversations and tours to various sights, museums, and cities, I gained a personal and historical perspective that helped me understand Germany and its people. One of the most indelible aspects of the trip was the time I spent with my host family. I was deeply touched by their warmth and hospitality from the moment I met them, my German mom, dad, sister and brother. Although I thought their lifestyle would be very different from ours, the similarities were uncanny; they were
The Zwinger Palace in Dresden Photo courtesy of Andrea Brandle
gram to Gottingen, Germany was one of the best opportunities I have ever received. Traveling with 12 other students to this wonderful city, I was able to experience life in another country, be immersed in German culture and meet and establish relationships with American and German students. I stayed with Lara Nowicki and her family in a small village just outside of Gottingen called Bovenden. She showed me her day-to-day life and introduced me to all of her friends. My favorite part of the trip was learning that even in Germany teenagers are pretty much the same - always on their phones, going to parties, and spending the majority of their time with friends. During the trip, the American students and teachers traveled to Berlin and Dresden for an overnight stay. Although our time in Berlin was dark and rainy, the city was still beautiful. The Reichstag building was incredible and the dome on top allowed us to see the wonderful green trees and majestic buildings, ancient and modern. In Dresden we went on a guided walking tour and learned that the city was almost completely rebuilt after the war; they have come a long way. Dresden was my favorite city. It has a wonderfully modern side to it with nice shopping areas and
really no different than my family and me, just with a German twist or, from their perspective, an American twist. But in the end, we’re all individuals living a daily life, attending school, with parents working; families and communities taking care of one another. Another amazing connection and highlight of my trip was when I visited my distant German relatives, Karin and Ari, whom I had never seen before. We met at one of the last existing checkpoints of the Berlin Wall, now a museum. Coincidentally, it was the checkpoint’s 40th anniversary. Ari, a retired civil engineer, explained that he had designed parts of this checkpoint. The visit with my relatives was unforgettable and made Germany’s history even more personal and meaningful. Discovering Germany beyond what I have read in history books was enthralling. Our tours through Gottingen and visit with the city’s Mayor, plus excursions to Berlin and Dresden exposed me to a historical side of Germany that I now deeply appreciate and comprehend. Living with my host family was incredibly valuable and helped me understand Germany from both a historical and cultural perspective. I will always cherish the ten extraordinary days spent in Ger-
many and can’t wait to reciprocate by hosting my German student partner next April! Bontu Gobena The Germany student program was truly a pivotal point in my life. The trip brought a new perspective as well as an opportunity to learn firsthand about the life of others around the world. It’s often said that the best way to learn about a person is by walking a mile in their shoes. Although we were only there for ten days, I can honestly say I learned a lot about not only my host family but the people of Germany, by being able to live like one. We were quickly thrown into German culture: public transportation, ethnic food, and language. I was amazed by the frequent use of public transportation, number of carbonated drinks consumed and language but those differences were relatively minor. Other differences were also evident such as the presence of two flushing buttons on the wall of the bathroom at the airport. As days went by, I noticed many more differences, but as I learned more, they were revealed as unimportant… little things. My host family quickly taught me that even though there may be a lot of differences, we are similar in the most important ways such as our morals or family dynamics. This was by far the most important thing I learned throughout the entire trip; it is easy to point out differences but you learn more by focusing on similarities. I have my host family, Mrs. Krishna, and everyone who took part in this exchange to thank for teaching me an important life lesson that I can utilize not only when traveling but in my everyday life. Andrea Brandle Being one quarter German myself, I have always been fascinated with the German culture. What better way to immerse myself in Germany than by actually living with a family there? There were so many stunning, interesting and historical sites. For ten days I had an opportunity to be part of a very loving German family. It amazed me how similar my host family and host sister, Kira, is to my own family and myself. Even though we live so far away from each other and were complete strangers just a couple months ago, we had more things in common than I thought was possible and were even were able to complete each other’s sentences! I realized that while I am living my own life, people in other places are doing very similar things. As simple as that concept is, living in Germany for a couple days gave me new perspective. I realized that the world does not revolve around me and I take so much for granted. Even though this adventure was relatively short, I know that I will forever keep all the valuable memories and always have a family in Germany.
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“If you have any of these symptoms, you should consult with your physician,” Dr. Katta said. “An ultrasound can determine if there are any nodules on the gland.” Early Detection Leads to Better Outcomes “Less than 10 percent of these nodules are cancerous,” added Dr. Jason Van Tassel, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon and a member of the Washington Hospital medical staff. “When the nodule gets too big or is growing rapidly, it needs to be biopsied to determine if it is malignant. The biopsy is done with a small needle with the use of a local anesthetic. We can get the results back in 24 to 48 hours.” The standard treatment for thyroid cancer is to remove part or all of the thyroid gland. Dr. Van Tassel said medical advancements have made this surgery very effective and less invasive than even 10 or 15 years ago. At one or two inches, the incision is much smaller now than it used to be with the help of better instruments and retractors that can move the tissue out of the way, he explained. The ability to monitor the nerves around the thyroid gland has also improved. “The nerves around the thyroid affect the voice and if they are damaged could lead to permanent hoarseness, so surgeons really need to be careful not to cut any of those nerves,” Dr. Van Tassel said. “For thyroid cancers, it is necessary to remove the entire
gland, but if one is undergoing surgery for a benign, noncancerous reason, only one lobe of the gland or just the nodule itself can be removed. If the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in the neck, we will remove those during the same procedure.” Most thyroid cancer patients are also treated with radioactive iodine after the surgery to get rid of any remaining cancer. The iodine is given either in an injection or a pill and then patients are able to go home where they need to stay in isolation for several days because they are radioactive, he explained. “Patients used to have to stay in the hospital for five days,” he added. “Now they can undergo the treatment in the comfort of their own homes.” Because the thyroid gland plays such a pivotal role in how the body functions, thyroid cancer patients who have had the entire gland removed need to take daily medication for the rest of their lives to replace the hormone produced by the thyroid gland. “The important thing for thyroid cancer patients to know is that this is a very survivable cancer,” Dr. Van Tassel concluded. “Treatment options are better than ever before and you can live a long life with the replacement hormone.” For information about programs and services at Washington Hospital that can help you stay healthy, visit www.whhs.com.
Writer honored SUBMITTED BY ART CAREY The 104-year-old California Writers Club has presented its Jack London Award for outstanding service to Carol Hall of Fremont. Hall is president of Fremont Area Writers and was nominated for the award by her peers. She is the author of “For Those Who Serve: A Devotional for Church Volunteers” and has written for Christian and medical publications. Fremont Area Writers is a branch of the 1,700-member California Writers Club. The writers group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. in Room 223 at DeVry University, 6600 Dumbarton Circle, in Fremont. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit: http://www.cwcfremontareawriters.org/
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Neighborhoods unite for “National Night Out” BY JULIE GRABOWSKI
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ommunities throughout the Greater Tri-City area will unite with local police departments to safeguard their neighborhoods against crime in the 30th annual “National Night Out.” Introduced in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), the event is focused on citizen awareness of crime and drug prevention efforts, encourages citizens to participate in anti-crime programs and demonstrate that neighborhoods are united and fighting back. “National Night Out” will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 6 (Milpitas on August 8) by 37 million people in over 15,000 communities nationwide with block parties, parades, barbecues, ice cream socials, and other uniting activities.
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NATW Executive Director Matt Peskin said, “It’s a wonderful opportunity for communities nationwide to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, National Night Out represents the kind of spirit, energy and determination to help make neighborhoods a safer place year round. The night celebrates safety and crime prevention successes and works to expand and strengthen programs for the next 364 days.” Registered block parties are planned in many local neighborhoods, some including visits by local police and fire departments, city officials, and other community groups. But for those who choose to stay home, there are still ways to participate by turning on porch lights from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. There are plenty of activities for those who want to join the festivities: Newark will be celebrating with a free jazz concert at the Newark Library, featuring standard jazz and bossa nova tunes from the James Three Jazz Trio. The Silliman Center will be hosting a Root Beer Social, with time and activities still to be determined. Union City Police Department will host four individual events on Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. at Kennedy Park, Town Estates Park, Veterans Memorial Park, and Accinelli Park. St. John Catholic Church in San Lorenzo will be the site of the Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office’s event where they will be offering free fingerprinting for kids, crime prevention information booths, specialized vehicle displays, and a free dinner.
National Night Out is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors, take a stand against crime, and help make safer communities for a better tomorrow. To learn more about “National Night Out,” visit www.natw.org or contact local law enforcement personnel.
National Night Out Tuesday, Aug 6 Alameda Co. Sheriff - San Lorenzo 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. St. John Catholic Church 264 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo (510) 667-7770 www.alamedacountysheriff.org Fremont (510) 790-6740 www.fremontpolice.org Hayward (510) 293-1043 Crime Prevention Specialist North (510) 293-7151 Crime Prevention Specialist South www.ci.hayward.ca.gov Milpitas (Thursday, Aug 8) (408) 586-2529 or wqureshi@ci.milpitas.ca.gov (408) 586-2527 or gsmith@ci.milpitas.ca.gov www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov
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Olive Hyde Art Center in Fremont. Twenty-two students participated in the workshop: Marsha Smith, Donald Dimenco, Lisa Mungin, Rachel Bowker, Alexandra Hurlow, Ann Lunt, Roger Anglin, Bill Turner, Andrea Stahl, Duncan Cheyne, Karen Goldberg, Linda Holloman, Jennifer Sullivan, Gary Heuer, Cary Bell, Terry Shiman, Robert Cross, Kim
Newark Root Beer Social (Time TBD) Silliman Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 578-4620 James Three Jazz Trio 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Newark Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627x16 Community Engagement Division: (510) 578-4209 (510) 578-4379 www.newark.org Union City 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Kennedy Park 13333 Decoto Rd. Town Estates Park 2438 Andover Dr. Veterans Memorial Park 4525 Dyer St. Accinelli Park 33104 Navarro Dr., Union City (510) 471-1365 www.unioncity.org
this program was supported in part by a grant from the Alameda County Arts Commission and the Alameda County ARTSFUND Grants Program. Funding from the Art Guild and the Arts Commission covered the costs of all the necessary art supplies for each student, use of the Mission Room, for the art instructor, and for the reception. A donation from local artist Denise Oyama Miller assisted in the costs associated with framing the students’ artwork for the exhibition.
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he Olive Hyde Art Guild is pleased to again sponsor a special art instruction program for developmentally disabled individuals from the Serra Center. This is the third year the Guild has made this popular program possible; several students returned to further their creative expression. Serra Center is a local non-profit agency providing housing, services, and care for more than 90 developmentally disabled adults in Fremont and other locations around the Bay Area. The Serra Center Art Workshop Classes were held April through mid-July at the
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Weatheron, Pat Tracey, Todd Lorenzo, Laura Santos, and Maryann Jerde. For the third year City of Fremont Art Instructor Haroon Ansary taught the weekly sessions with help from Serra Center staff assistants Renee Chatman, Jennifer Conner, and Malahat Hatifi. Ansary said that he had never seen such a vast improvement of cognitive and motor skills than with students this year; returning students not only improved but were eager to learn, experiment, and explore new styles and techniques of fine art. The Olive Hyde Art Guild, Serra Center, and the City of Fremont will celebrate the artists’ accomplishments with a reception and showcase of their artwork on Sunday, August 4 in the Mission Room at the Olive Hyde Art Center. The event will include an exhibit of the artwork, a silent auction, and an ice cream social. Exhibited works will be judged by Olive Hyde Art Gallery Assistant Curator Gloria Kim who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts from the University of California Irvine. Best of Show, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place artwork will be on display in the Olive Hyde Art Gallery throughout the “Assembly Re-
quired” exhibit from September 13 through October 12. The public is invited to this free reception to meet the artists, view and bid on their artwork, and enjoy some ice cream. This opportunity was made possible with the support of the Olive Hyde Art
To learn more about the Serra Center, call (510) 477-1000 or visit online at www.serracenter.org. For the Olive Hyde Art Center, call (510) 791-4357 or visit olivehydeartguild.org.
Guild Board of Directors and through the collaborative efforts of Fremont Recreation Supervisor Irene Jordahl, Serra Center CEO Lisa Senadenos, Olive Hyde Board Member Gail Blalock, and Olive Hyde and Serra Center Board Member Judy Anglin. In addition to funding from the Guild,
Serra Center Exhibition of Art Sunday, Aug 4 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Center 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 olivehydeartguild.org (510) 477-1000 www.serracenter.org
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Fri & Sat: 8 p.m. Sun: 6 p.m.
8 p.m. (2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees)
Comedic look at a life of sophistication
Two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love
Chanticleers Theatre 3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley (510) 733-5483 www.chanticleers.org
Drop-in Child Care - $R
Monday, Jul 29 - Friday, Sep 6
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Linda Longinotti Display
Hourly child care
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St., Fremont (510) 574-2010
Works by artist Linda Longinotti
Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, Aug 2
Summer Members Show
California Conservatory Theatre 999 East 14th St., San Leandro (510) 909-9516 http://www.curtaincallperformingarts.org
Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org Sunday, Jul 28
Surprising Snakes
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday, Jul 19 - Saturday, Aug 17
Various artworks from member artists
The Real Thing $
Learn about reptiles & make a craft
Foothill Arts of the Bay 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org
8 p.m.
Ages 5+ Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220
Monday, Jun 10 - Saturday, Aug 10
“Have Book - Will Travel” Summer Reading Program
Comedic look at love, marriage & fidelity
Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fridays, Jul 19 thru Oct 25
Children of all ages track time spent reading to earn prizes
Fremont Street Eats
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400
Food Truck Mafia offers variety of culinary treats
Jun 17 thru Aug 15
No smoking & no alcohol Downtown Fremont Capital Ave. between State & Liberty St., Fremont www.fremont.gov/Calendar
Through the Lens Mon: 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Tues/Thurs: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, Aug 1 - Saturday, Sep 7
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Over 100 works from advanced photography students
Three Generations of Bay Area Mural Painting
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District 1099 ‘E’ Street, Hayward (510) 881-6747 www.photcentral.org
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday, Jun 24 - Friday, Aug 9
Summer Play Camps $R
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Artwork by Susan Cervantes, Daniel Galvez & Andrew Kong
Adobe Art Gallery 20395 San Miguel Ave., Castro Valley (510) 881-6735 www.adobegallery.org
Weekly camps for ages 6 – 11
Friday, Aug 2-Sunday, Aug 11
Brier Elementary 39201 Sundale Dr, Fremont (510) 494-4300
Fri & Sat: 8 p.m. Sun: 2 p.m.
Monday, Jun 25-Friday, Aug 16
Teen Center Summer Drop-in Program
12 noon - 6 p.m. Pool tables, ping pong, air hockey
Video games, snack bar & free WiFi Union City Teen Center 1200 J St., Union City (510) 675-5806 www.unioncity.org Mondays, Jul 1 thru Aug 5
Origami for Kids
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Learn the art of paper folding. Ages 8 – 11
“Rent” the Musical $
12 noon - 1 p.m.
Monday, Jul 29 - Friday, Aug 2
Game Programming Summer Camp $R
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn to create a computer game
DeVry University Campus 6600 Dumbarton Cir. Fremont (510) 574-1207 bcicero@devry.edu Tuesday, Jul 30
Mental Illness
7 p.m. Breaking the silence, overcoming the shame
Lifetree Café 4020 Technology Pl., Fremont (510) 797-7910 www.LifetreeCafe.com Tuesday, Jul 30
Tuesday Twilight Walk
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 4 mile hike with some uphill climbing
Garin Regional Park 1320 Garin Ave., Hayward (510) 544-3282 Tuesday, Jul 30
School Age Storytime
Young artists struggle to survive in New York City
11 a.m.
James Logan High School 1800 H Street, Union City (510) 358-1249 aaaahzyouththeatre.org
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400
For children Preschool – kindergarten
Tuesday, Jul 30 Friday, Aug 2 - Saturday, Aug 17
Bare Bones Staged Reading: The Language Archive $
All Shook Up $
8 p.m.
8 p.m.
Comic play about the nature of love
Musical comedy set in 1955
Douglas Morrison Theatre 22311 N Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org
Featuring Elvis Presley songs Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-1319 www.StarStruckTheatre.org
Tuesday, Jul 30 - Wednesday, Jul 31
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400
Friday, Aug 2 - Sunday, Aug 31
Summer Book Sale
Wags and Whiskers
Tues: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wed: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mondays, Jul 1 thru Aug 19
Animals portrayed in a variety of mediums
Teen/Senior Computer and Gadget Help
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Teen volunteers teach computer basics
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 Saturdays, Jul 6 thru Aug 31
Campfire Program
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Games, songs & stories around the campfire
Chabot Campground and Park 9999 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley (510) 544-3187 www.ebparkonline.org Wednesdays, Jul 10-Aug 21
Algebra and Geometry Summer Tutoring
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Trained teen volunteers provide math help
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400
12 noon - 5 p.m.
Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.fremont.gov
Purchase books, magazines & DVDs
Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627
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Tuesday, Jul 30
Saturday, Aug 3
Saturday, Aug 3
Toddler Time $
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Branching Out: Home Concert Series $
Healthy Parks Healthy People Hike
Learn about animals
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
12 noon - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 1 – 4 Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparksonline.org
Michael McNevin & Patrick McClellan plus Patrice Pike
Let parks improve your health
Weischmeyer Home 37735 Second St, Fremont (510) 825-0783 info@michaelmcnevin.com
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org
Wednesday, Jul 31
Saturday, Aug 3
Sunday, Aug 4
Vaccine Clinic
Larry “O” Car Show
Serra Center Art Exhibition
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Kindergarten - 12th grade
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Classic cars, food & music
Students without insurance only
Union City Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City (510) 675-5495
Art exhibit, silent auction, & ice cream social
James Logan High School 1800 H St., Union City (510) 471-2520 x60174 FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library
Tell A Friend
Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477 or visit www.aclibrary.org. Times & Stops subject to change
Tuesday, July 30 9:30 – 10:20 Daycare Center Visit, Fremont 10:45 – 11:15 Daycare Center Visit, Fremont 2:20 – 3:10 Daycare Center Visit, Fremont 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 – 6:40 Booster Park, Gable Dr. & McDuff Ave., Fremont Wednesday, July 31 1:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, 4620 Mattos Dr., Fremont 2:45 – 3:15 Avelina/Oroysom 43289 Bryant Terr., Fremont 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts., 4275 Bay St., Fremont 6:00 – 6:30Camellia Dr., & Camellia Ct., Fremont Thursday, August 1 10:30 – 11:30 Daycare Center Visit, Castro Valley 1:15 – 1:45 Daycare Center Visit, San Lorenzo 2:00 – 2:45 Corvalis School, 14790 Corvalis St., San Leandro 3:05 – 3:40 Bay School, 2001 Bockman Rd., San Lorenzo
1:45 – 2:30 Parkmont School, 2601 Parkside Dr., Fremont 4:15 – 4:45 Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., Union City 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, Fremont Tuesday, August 6 9:15 – 11:00 Daycare Center Visit, Fremont 2:30 – 3:00 Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:20 – 4:00 Daycare Center Visit, Union City 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont
Washington Township Childcare Center Celebration – R
Saturday, Aug 3
Sunday, Aug 4
Bird Walk
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Ohlone Village Site Open House
Food & games
Learn about behavior, migration & habitat
10 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages 8+ Niles Staging Area Old Canyon Rd. in Niles District, Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparksonline.org
Visit the 2,000 year old site
Saturday, Aug 3
Sunday, Aug 4
Summer Concert Celebration
Berry Pickin’ $
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Live music
Bring a basket & pick berries to take home
Washington Hospital 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 897-6913 Thursday, Aug 1
Summer Concert Featuring “Big Cat Tolefree”
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Blues & Soul music Fremont Central Park 4000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 790-5546 www.fremont.gov
Niles Town Plaza 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont www.niles.org
Thursday, Aug 1
Beauty Happens Live $ Food, drinks & live music
The Vine 37533 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0112
Saturday, Aug 3
“Legendary Locals of Castro Valley, Hayward and San Lorenzo”
2 p.m. Book signing event with author Doris Marciel
Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900
Thursday, Aug 1
Car Show & BBQ $
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Classic cars & food
Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information (408) 293-2326 x3060
Wednesday, August 7 1:45 – 2:15 Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas
Hayward-Castro Valley Moose Lodge 20835 Rutledge Rd., Castro Valley (510) 881-0154 wwww.CastroValleyCarShow.com Thursday, Aug 1 - Saturday, Aug 3
Hairspray $
7 p.m. Plus-size girl wins a spot on a TV dance show
Monday, August 5 9:30 – 10:05 Daycare Center Visit, Union City 10:25 – 10:55 Daycare Center Visit, Union City
Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.olivehydeartguild.org
Wednesday, Jul 31
5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 1:30 – 2:00 Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Leandro 2:15 – 2:45 Eden House Apts., 1601 165th Ave., San Leandro 3:15 – 3:45 Daycare Center Visit, Hayward 6:00 – 6:30 Camelia Dr. & Camelia Ct., Fremont
July 30, 2013
Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov Friday, Aug 2
Jenny Lin Foundation Youth Concert
7 p.m. Orchestra, chorus & bands perform
Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 537-7366
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparksonline.org Sunday, Aug 4
International Friendship Day $R
11 a.m. - 12 noon Celebrate friendship & make a craft
Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3249 www.ebparksonline.org
Saturday, Aug 3 - Sunday, Aug 4
Tuesday, Aug 6
Festival of the Arts $
Start Smart
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Art work, entertainment, food & music
Teen driver program for future drivers age 15-19
Downtown Fremont Paseo Padre Pkwy. & Walnut Ave., Fremont www.fremontfestival.net Saturday, Aug 3
Movie Night $
7:30 p.m. “Nevada,” “Two Gun Gussie,” “The Man with a Punch”
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411 Saturday, Aug 3
Bird Walk
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Learn about migration & habitat
Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900 TTY: (888) 663-0660 NSilva@aclibrary.org Aug 12 and 13
Noises Off Auditions
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 5 male, 4 female roles; prepare comedic monolog, head shot, and resume
California Conservatory Theatre 999 E. 14th St., San Leandro (510) 909-9516 Shirley@curtaincallperformingarts.net
Ages 8+ Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org
Free Jazz concert at Newark Library SUBMITTED BY BRIAN EDWARDS Please join us at the Newark Library for the 30th anniversary of the National Night Out for a free jazz concert on August 6. The James Three Jazz Trio will be playing standard jazz and bossa nova. National Night Out is a na-
tionwide annual event designed to strengthen relationships in neighborhoods, improve safety, and promote quality of life. The Newark Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library. The Newark Library is wheelchair accessible. A sign language interpreter may be
arranged by calling the Library at least 7 days before the event or TTY 888-663-0660. Jazz Concert Tuesday, August 6 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 6300 Civic Terrace Ave. Newark (510) 795-2627 ext. 16 bedwards@aclibrary.org
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
SUBMITTED BY WCR TRI-CITIES CHAPTER The Women’s Council of REALTORS Tri-Cities Chapter will host its second Annual Charity and Fundraiser event in September 2013… An Evening in Casablanca. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Adopt an Angel and Life ElderCare. Save the date or, better yet, register for this fun “affair” on Friday, September 6, 2013. No host bar from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A sit-down dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. with the casino opening for business 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Enjoy Craps, Roulette, Blackjack and Poker as well as prizes, raffle, silent auctions and dancing.
Tickets are $75 per person or reserve a table of 10 for $700 and bring your friends, family, coworkers or clients. Ticket price includes casino scrip of 25 points. Additional scrip is available for purchase. Register on-line at www.WCRTriCities.com. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call Jan Prevost at (510) 681-9618 or Vi Scott at (510) 914-1811. An Evening in Casablanca Friday, September 6 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Marriott Fremont Silicon Valley 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont www.WCRTriCities.com (510) 681-9618
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lvis Presley’s essence comes alive in StarStruck Theatre’s production of “All Shook Up,” a new musical comedy inspired by and featuring the songs of The King. This cast rocks the stage August 2-
17 at the outdoor Smith Center Amphitheatre at Ohlone College in Fremont. “I can’t think of a better way to spend a summer night than seeing a show that is full of great Elvis music, high-energy dancing, and a hilarious script that will have you dancing, singing, and rolling in the aisles!” said Lori Stokes, StarStruck Theatre Artistic Director.
Greater Tri-City Summer Concerts (Admission to all concerts is free of charge unless otherwise noted) FREMONT Summer Concert Series 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Central Park Performance Pavilion 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 790-5546 www.fremont.gov Thursday, August 1: Big Cat Tolefree (New Flava Blues & Soul) Thursday, August 8: East Bay Mudd (big horn band playing R & B hits) Thursday, August 15: The Houserockers (rock ‘n roll favorites) Niles Town Plaza Summer Concert Celebration Sundays: August 4, August 18, and September 22 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Niles Town Plaza 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont www.niles.org www.facebook.com/mudpuddlemusic HAYWARD Hayward Street Party Thursday, August 18: California Dreamin; Third Sol 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. B Street (between Foothill Blvd. and Watkins St.), Hayward (510) 537-2424 www.hayward.org Music and Art in the Park Summer Concert Series 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward www.HaywardLodge.org
LETTERS POLICY The Tri-City Voice welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and include an address and daytime telephone number. Only the writer’s name will be published. Letters that are 350 words or fewer will be given preference. Letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and style. tricityvoice@aol.com
Based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” the show takes place in 1955, somewhere in Middle America, where one girl’s dream and a surprise visit from a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger help a small town discover the magic of romance and the power of rock & roll. The show is about mistaken identities, youthful rebellion, and love. The musical features such Presley classics as “Jailhouse Rock,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “That’s All Right,” “It’s Now or Never,” “Love Me Tender,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” and “All Shook Up.” StarStruck fans will recognize principal cast members from previous shows, including Jacob Woll as Chad (title role in “Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” Warner in “Legally Blonde”); Karina Simpson as Natalie (a veteran of 10 StarStruck shows including Eponine in “Les Miserables,” Miss Adelaide in “Guys and Dolls”); Katherine Dela Cruz as Sylvia (a veteran of six StarStruck shows including Pilar in “Legally Blonde,” Aljana in “A Little Princess”); and Paulo Gladney as Dennis (Pasko in “A Little Princess”).
Sunday, August 11: Andy Callao Orquesta and Blues with Sycamore 129 Blues Band Sunday, August 25: Three O’Clock Jump with Hayward La Honda Music Camp All-Stars Sunday, September 8: What’s Up Big Band with The Herd of Cats Sunday, September 15: Celtic Celebration featuring the San Francisco Scottish Fiddle Club with The Rolling Drones Sunday, September 22: No Fly List, Two of Us, and Mt. Eden High Choir members Sunday September 29: Hypnotones with Rogue Nation, Spun Hippo, Scotty Rock ‘N Roll and The Antiquators
NEWARK Music at the Grove Friday, August 9: Caravanserai (Santana tribute band) Friday, August 23: Unauthorized Rolling Stones 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.) Shirley Sisk Grove Cedar Blvd. at NewPark Mall, Newark (510) 578-4405 www.ci.newark.ca.us
StarStruck Musical Director Nancy Godfrey will lead the live band of musicians. In addition, she guides the cast of 40 teens and youth in their vocal styling as the show’s rehearsal pianist and music coach. Meanwhile, long-time StarStruck choreographer Jeanne Batacan-Harper promises some energetic and fast-paced dance numbers including the iconic “Jail House Rock.” Tickets ($19 - $25) are on sale now. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. ASL interpretation will be provided for the Friday, August 9 performance. To purchase tickets call the StarStruck box office at (510) 659-1319 or order online: http://starstrucktheatre.org/buy-tickets/. All Shook Up Friday, Aug 2 – Saturday, Aug 17 8 p.m. Ohlone College Outdoor Amphitheatre 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-1319 http://starstrucktheatre.org/buy-tickets/ Tickets: $19 - $25
SUBMITTED BY THE JENNY LIN FOUNDATION The Jenny Lin Foundation is holding its annual youth concert on Friday, August 2 at the Chabot College Performing Arts Center in Hayward. Over 300 young musicians from throughout the Bay Area will perform in three groups: Orchestra, Chorus, and Band. Greg Conway will conduct the Symphonic Band, Cary Nasatir the Symphonic Orchestra, and Diana Ryan the Chorus. ABC 7 News Anchor Cheryl Jennings will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Based in Castro Valley, the Jenny Lin Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1994 after the murder of 14-year-old Jenny Lin. Operated through volunteers and contributions, the foundation promotes child safety and music education for youth, sponsoring many music and safety events for the East Bay communities. The concert is open to all ages and free of charge. Please visit www.jennylinfoundation.org for more details. Any questions please contact John Lin at (510) 537-7366 or e-mail jhlin@sbcglobal.net. Jenny Lin Summer Youth Concert Friday, Aug 2 7 p.m. Chabot College Performing Arts Center 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 537-7366 www.jennylinfoundation.org Free
Greater Tri-City Relay For Life Events The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life events are scheduled throughout the summer in the Greater Tri-City area. Although some cities have already hosted events, there is still time to join with your community, friends, and family members to raise funds and spirits in the fight against cancer. Remaining Relay For Life events are shown below (Relay For Life events span 24 hours, beginning at time shown on Saturday morning and ending Sunday morning): San Lorenzo Relay For Life Saturday, August 10 – Sunday,
August 11 9 a.m. San Lorenzo High School 50 E Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo Union City Relay For Life Saturday, August 24 – Sunday, August 25 10 a.m. James Logan High School 1800 H St., Union City For more information, to register for an event near you or make a donation, visit: www.relayforlife.org.
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Tri-City Stargazer JULY 31 – AUGUST 6, 2013 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: In June I wrote about a planetary pattern called a “kite” that is in the sky from May, 2013 through Sep. 2013. My original observation was that it represented an important pointer with regard to the environment, food, and
Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20): Plan to work and play alone early in the week. You likely will be feeling restless and generally tense. Your patience could be short and you might say things you'll wish you hadn't. You have a desire to break free from restraints and routine chores feel especially boring. Meanwhile, aspects favor any interests concerning property and gifts of value coming your way. Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20): It may be important to hold a “needy” person at bay. Or someone else may perceive you as the needy one and attempt to help you when you would rather not. A tactful “no, thank you,” should be adequate. Romantic and creative life is flowing well. Create with abandon and allow the developing piece a voice so it will tell you how it wants to grow. Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20): No matter your age, you may be ruminating on your next direction in life. The routine has become humdrum and disillusioning. Although the mood is temporary, you would be happy to take the first flight to Tahiti and never bat an eye over it. Short of
water. Today as I write this (June 15), I want to create a PS to that article. It appears to me that this pointer also has to do with large groups of people with purpose. I see that it is a challenge this summer to accomplish very much without the
that, you may be taking small mental breaks this week, with lots of daydreaming and drifting. Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21): Your warrior self is front and center during this period. The best use of this energy is on behalf of the Greater Good or another person who needs a champion. Use that energy with thoughtful intentionality. Your reflexes may be off kilter. Ground your adrenalin with heavy exercise and focus on your mission. Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): Aspects from your sign this week favor all of the following: travel, high-tech, the Internet, those from other cultures, church activities, the law, education, and publishing. Surprise and changeability (of the positive type) are qualities prominent during the week. Play and enjoy your days. Virgo the Virgin (August 23September 22): Romance and creativity continue to be on your plate in a positive way. During this period you can readily make a necessary or decorative item out of that which appears to be nothing of value. You may choose to help
someone in need, but don’t let those needs overwhelm your own. You need the time to focus on personal relationship(s) and play. Libra the Scales (September 23October 22): If you are one who offers a service for a living, your skills will be in high demand and your income will improve temporarily. Others are spreading the word about what you can accomplish. Kudos come from every direction. Your relationship life is smooth and supportive right now. Information comes to help you improve your health. Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21): Drive and handle tools carefully early in the week. Exercise judiciously. You are likely to be edgy and irritable, thus making an accident of some kind more likely. It is possible that you have a cold or other malady that is causing you to feel out of sorts. As the week moves onward, you will feel better. Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21): Jupiter, your ruling planet is riding high with the Star named Alhena. This star offers social advancement and
assistance of helpers, others who share the same mission. The scale may range from many people to merely a few. It seems we all need the help of our friends this summer.
success. This position suggests gifts that come through your family or very close friends. Positive fortune may also come through shared resources, such as partner’s income, or even the IRS and Social Security. Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19): Even though many things in your life are going well, just this week your forward motion is restrained. You must wait on someone else’s resources or support. If a loan is involved, the answer is not a flat “no.” However, it is held up by someone of a minor authority. Fretting won’t move things any faster. Find something productive to do with your waiting time.
Aquarius the Water Bearer (January 20-February 18): You have experienced a vaguely irritable period throughout July. Fortunately this will improve in August. Things just haven’t felt “right” or settled to you and it is hard to identify this fussy feeling in words. The underlying issue has to do with resources that you share with others, investments, and/or taxes. Pisces the Fish (February 19March 20): There is an old saying: "Don't believe everything you think." Take this one to heart this week. Your feelings and thoughts may be only projections of what you want to think. You might identify a piece of information as a truth, when, indeed, it is merely your opinion.
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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG13688330 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Leroy William Healy for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Leroy William Healy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Leroy William Healy to Leroy Longsworth The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 11/1/13, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 14405 Amador Street, Room 106-Court House, 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: Jul 16, 2013 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/13 CNS-2514474# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG13688405 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Ignacio Fermil Fontilea for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Ignacio Fermil Fontilea to Naz Fermil Fontilea Ignacio Pedro Fontilea to Naz Fermil Fontilea Ignacio Fontilea to Naz Fermil Fontilea The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 11/01/13, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice Date: Jul 22, 2013 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/13 CNS-2513391# AMENDED SUMMONS Cross-Complaint (CITACION JUDICIAL–CONTRADEMANDA) SHORT NAME OF CASE (from Complaint): (Nombre de Caso): JOHNSON V. GARCIA, ET AL CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 113CV240546 NOTICE TO CROSS-DEFENDANT (AVISO AL CONTRA-DEMANDADO): CHRISTOPHER J. STEVENSON YOU ARE BEING SUED BY CROSSCOMPLAINANT (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL CONTRADEMANDANTE): CHRISTOPHER DAVID GARCIA You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the cross-complainant. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) , the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por esqrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al contrademandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www .lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), o oniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Santa Clara Superior Court, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 The name, address, and telephone number of cross-complainant’s attorney, or cross-complainant without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del contrademandante, o del contrademandante que no tiene abogado, es): Philip M. Andersen & Associates,
6210 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Ste. 550, Pleasanton, CA 94588, 925-225-6838 DATE (Fecha: 05/09/2013 -------, Chief Executive Officer Clerk, by (Secretario), ---, Deputy (Adjunto) [SEAL] NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual cross-defendant 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/13 CNS-2509169#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480429 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sahiab Trucking, 4445 Stevenson Blvd., Apt. #37, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Karanjit Singh, 4445 Stevenson Blvd., Apt. #37, 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 7/10/2013 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/ Karanjit Singh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 11, 2013 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). 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/13 CNS-2514470# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480754 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fremont Acupuncture, 2450 Peralta Blvd., Ste. 120, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Reyna Ambrose, 736 Joaquin Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 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/ Reyna Ambrose This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 19, 2013 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). 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/13 CNS-2513375# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480258 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pinnacle Women’s Imaging, 39470 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 County of Alameda 41373 Danzon Ct., Fremont, Alameda, CA 94539 Kiren Savita Jain, California, 41373 Danzon Ct., Fremont, CA 94539 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kiren S. Jain This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 8, 2013 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). 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/13 CNS-2513370# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480686 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Andalasia Day Spa, 40643 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA 94528, County of Alameda Skypool Airways Corporation, California, 40643 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2013 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/ Zhiyan White, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 18, 2013 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). 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/13 CNS-2513048# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480700 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Flower Kottage, 21578 Knoll Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546, County of Alameda Monica Jean Gebhart, 21578 Knoll Way, Castro
Valley, CA 94546 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 6, 1992. 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/ Monica Jean Gebhart, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 18, 2013. 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). 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/13 CNS-2512836# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480482 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Festania, 46784 Crawford St., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda; P.O. Box 4878, Santa Clara, CA 95056, Santa Clara County Malti Gursahani, 46784 Crawford St., Fremont, CA 94539 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/2007 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/ Malti Gursahani, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 12, 2013. 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). 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/13 CNS-2512831# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480540 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Asia Business Service, 33774 Heartland Ct., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Wenjing Ding, 33774 Heartland Ct., Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/11/2013 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/ Han Ting Ding This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 15, 2013 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). 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/13 CNS-2512273# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480072 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Marina Sal, 39505 Gallaudet Dr. #164, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda. Nina LLC, CA, 39505 Gallaudet Dr. #164, Fremont, CA 94538. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/14/13. 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.) Nina LLC /s/ Yulia Zakidalskaia, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 28, 2013. 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). 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/13 CNS-2511134# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Technology Research and Automation, 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 200, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Technology Research and Automation, CA, 39809 Balentine Drive, Suite 200, Newark, CA 94560 This business is conducted by Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ming Chow, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 27, 2013. 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).
7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/13 CNS-2510641# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480331-332 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Chutian Global Culture and Media, 2. Chutian Global Travel, 36359 Magellan Dr., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Chutian Group Inc., CA, 36359 Magellan Dr., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Min Sang, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 09, 2013. 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). 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/13 CNS-2509823# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480315 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JDD Enterprises, 39679 Lahana Way, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda. Diana L. Dudley, 39679 Lahana Way, Fremont, CA 94538-1838 John F. Dudley, 39679 Lahana Way, Fremont, CA 94538-1838 This business is conducted by Married Couple The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 24, 2013. 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/ John F. Dudley, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 9, 2013. 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). 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/13 CNS-2508387# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480242 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nagra Trucking, 32626 Muirwood Dr., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Kuldip Singh, 32626 Muirwood Dr., Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/5/13 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/ Kuldip Singh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 5, 2013 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). 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/13 CNS-2507503# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479817 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jia Jie Move, 37519 Wilburn Pl #1, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda. Rui Wang, 37519 Wilburn Pl #1, Fremont, CA 94536. Yangang Liu, 37519 Wilburn Pl #1, 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/ Rui Wang, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 20, 2013. 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). 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/13 CNS-2507365# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479689 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kokomo Creations, 5555 Wilkie Place, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Kristine M Lee, 5555 Wilkie Place, 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 04/01/2013 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/ Kristine M Lee This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 18, 2013. 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). 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/13 CNS-2506969# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479871 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Eat Bake Love, 2972 Hidden Lane, Hayward, CA 94541, County of Alameda Phoebe Grace Rustia Montemayor, 2972 Hidden Lane, 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 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/ Phoebe Grace Rustia Montemayor This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 21, 2013 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). 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/13 CNS-2505731# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479993 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lumpy Doodles, 3405 Wyndham Dr., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Helene Marie Roylance, 3405 Wyndham Drive, 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 4-8-13 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/ Helene Marie Roylance This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 26, 2013 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). 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/13 CNS-2505617# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480069 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JW Table Tennis Club, 5325 Diamond Head Ln., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Zheng, Jiaqi, 5325 Diamond Head Ln., 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/ Jiaqi Zheng This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 28, 2013 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). 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/13 CNS-2505046#
GOVERNMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCES for RFP #901164 Computer Software Training North County – Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM, General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, Oakland, CA and South County – Friday, August 16, 2013 at 10: 00 AM, Public Works Agency, Conference Room, 4825 Gleason Dr., Dublin, CA Response Due by 2:00 pm on September 16, 2013 County Contact: Nicholas Roberts at (510) 208-9616 or via email: nicholas.roberts@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. 7/30/13 CNS-2515073# NOTIce is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted at the Health Care Services Agency, 1000 San Leandro Blvd., Suite 300, San Leandro, CA, 94577 NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCE for RFP #988801 Madison School Based Health Center Health Provider/Lead Agency Mandatory–Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 2:00 PM at Health Care Services Agency, 1000 San Leandro Blvd. 3rd Floor, Room 325, San Leandro, CA 94577 Response Due by 2:00 pm on August 23, 2013 County Contact: Marta Lutsky at (510) 667-7416, marta.lutsky@acgov.org Attendance at bidders conference is Mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 7/30/13 CNS-2513234#
First human West Nile Virus case reported SUBMITTED BY ANITA GORE AND NORMA ARCEO An elderly resident in Glenn County is the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus infection this year in California, announced Dr. Ron Chapman, state health officer and director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on July 25. The person was hospitalized, but is now recovering. “This first confirmed West Nile virus case this summer reminds us that we must take precautions to protect ourselves and our families from mosquito bites,” said Chapman. “West Nile virus activity is greatest during the summertime.”
West Nile virus is transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. The risk of serious illness to most people is low. However, some individuals – less than 1 percent – can develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis. People 50 years of age and older have a higher chance of getting sick and are more likely to develop complications. Recent data also indicate that those with diabetes and/or hypertension are at greatest risk for serious illness. To date in 2013, West Nile virus has been detected in 31 California counties. CDPH recommends that individuals prevent exposure to mosquito bites and West Nile
virus by practicing the “Three Ds”: DEET – Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaradin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535 according to label instructions. Repellents keep the mosquitoes from biting you. DEET can be used safely on infants and children 2 months of age and older. DAWN AND DUSK – Mosquitoes bite in the early morning and evening so it is important to wear proper clothing and repellent if outside during these times. Make sure that your doors and windows have tight-fitting screens to keep out mosquitoes. Repair or replace screens with tears or holes.
DRAIN – Mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water. Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property, including flower pots, old car tires, rain gutters and pet bowls. If you know of a swimming pool that is not being properly maintained, please contact your local mosquito and vector control agency. California’s West Nile virus website includes the latest information on West Nile virus activity in the state. Californians are encouraged to report all dead birds and dead tree squirrels on the website or by calling toll-free 1-877-WNVBIRD (968-2473). Additional information at: www.cdph.ca.gov
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A basket of eggs long term applications. Is there a better way to produce eggs? Which way is best? It depends on the type and timeframe of planning involved. In many disciplines, what was considered modern and “cutting edge” even a few years ago, may be obsolete and rudimentary today. In the computer world for instance, paradigm shifts can be measured in months! However, waiting too long for the right moment to commit to a course of action can be counterproductive, leading to interminable delays and little accomplishment.
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folk wisdom phrase I have heard throughout my life that has turned out to be a guiding principle in many disciplines is, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This idiomatic piece of wisdom is interpreted to mean that it is unwise to concentrate all efforts and resources in one single possibility or hope. Planning for a life of economic leisure based on winning millions from the Lottery is a fervent hope of many, but reality for very few. Diversity spreads risk and many such as financial planners rely on a spread of growth and income options to create a wise portfolio. In the same way, regional and city planning must be careful of too much emphasis on uniformity. One could use a literal argument that when buying a dozen eggs, uniformity is desired, not diversity. So, in that case, the opposite of variety is preferable; perspective and circumstances dictate standardization. However, with this approach, regularity, conformity and consistency, although reliable, may exclude visionary dynamics necessary for
In the realm of city and regional planning, many trends and designs previously considered contemporary, even advanced, now appear dated and shabby. Some ideas lost ground almost before they were realized. Reviewing local residential construction, offices and shopping centers, some can often be easily categorized and dated by appearance and utility, falling short of modern requirements. In those cases, designers and builders put all their eggs in a particular basket, slavishly following the dictates of the newest philosophy or money trail. A case in point is the move toward massive structures in Fremont’s proposed “downtown” and “City Center” areas. The new Paragon Apartments construction on Walnut Avenue presents a high-rise collection of massive towers with small but expensive apartments and a satellite dish arrangement of art. As an introduction to the “downtown,” it doesn’t provide much excitement or imagination. Hopefully, this is not the forerunner of a “dynamic” downtown. In this case, function and floor area ratio – how much
can be crammed into whatever space is available - have trumped innovation. A lot of uniform eggs in this basket! Politicians reward such uniformity through the use of land use doctrine and money. The mantra of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) has taken hold of almost all decisions in government and, combined with the magic word “sustainability,” has become the driving force of development. Absent oodles of money from Redevelopment, area transit funds are king of the hill, subjugating all to their demands. Internet commuting has its limits – just ask Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer – and as we approach another negotiation deadline of BART, let’s remember that when all eggs are put in that transportation/lifestyle basket, alternatives can be slim indeed. The Valhalla of mass transit can be illusionary. It has its place but transition to near total reliance on mass transit can be wobbly. As cautioned when an advisory panel of Urban Land Institute experts visited Fremont in June 2012, opportunities presented do not guarantee success unless accompanied by a broad and vibrant vision, without the shackles of bureaucratic “wisdom.”
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County arts commission announces art installation
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SUBMITTED BY PIYAPONG PHONGPATANAKHUN The public artwork installation along Castro Valley Boulevard is scheduled to begin the week of July 29, 2013 and will be complete by early September. The artwork celebrates Castro Valley’s natural environment and community and is part of the larger Castro Valley Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project. The artwork, created by artist Miriam Klein Stahl in collaboration with Pippa Murray Mosaics, will be included on 35 seat blocks and two gateway markers. Silhouettes of the hills found around Castro Valley will be made in cut stone and predominately featured on the sides of the seat blocks facing both the street and the sidewalks. Additionally, the sides of several the seat blocks facing the sidewalks will feature images of local landmarks and community activities made in marble mosaic. “The Alameda County Arts Commission is very happy to bring this artwork to Castro Valley. The artworks are both beautifully hand-crafted and celebrate the local community’” said Rachel Osajima, Director of the Alameda County Arts Commission. To help share information about the project, the Arts Commission created a short video update about the artwork in conjunction with the start of the installation. A longer 6-minute video describing the overall project is also available for background information. The public can watch the videos by going to YouTube and searching “Alameda County Arts Commission” to locate the page with both videos. For more information about the overall Castro Valley Blvd. Streetscape Improvement Project, contact the Alameda County Community Development Agency at (510) 670-6112. For more information about the public art component of this project, contact the Alameda County Arts Commission at (510) 208-9646.
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Hayward Police Log SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD PD Monday, July 15 A community vigil was held at W. Tennyson Rd. and Calaroga Ave. at 4:30 p.m. marking the two year anniversary of the Johntue Caldwell homicide. This homicide is still under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hayward Police Department’s Homicide Investigations Unit at (510) 293-7034. Wednesday, July 17 At 5:01 a.m., a robbery/assault with a deadly weapon occurred at the 7-11 Store located at 2175 Aldengate Ave. Two suspects entered the store, and struck the clerk in the head with a bottle. Both suspects stole merchandise inside the store and fled. Suspects were described as Pacific Islanders in their 20’s. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hayward Police Department’s Robbery Unit at (510) 293-7034. A robbery occurred in front of 27467 Manon Ave. at 11:46 p.m. Two suspects, one armed with a handgun and the other with a shotgun, robbed a person of their personal property in front of the apartment complex. The suspects are described as Black male adults, 20-30 years old, 5’8”, 170 lbs and wearing dark clothing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hayward Police Department’s Robbery Unit at (510) 293-7034.
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BART earns highest security rating SUBMITTED BY BART The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) awarded BART the highest security rating possible following a comprehensive assessment of BART’s security program. BART received a “Gold Standard” rating by attaining high scores across all categories of the TSA’s most recent Baseline Assessments for Security Enhancement (BASE). BART is among only 16 rail and mass transit agencies from across the nation to have earned the “Gold Standard” rating in the most recent assessment. “We are honored to have received this recognition from the TSA because it reflects our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our passengers, our employees, and our system,” said BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey. “We ask the public to continue to play a key role by reporting behavior or conditions that are suspicious to BART Police at (510) 464-7000.”
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Free car seat inspections SUBMITTED BY RICHARD VALLE It is estimated by the Alameda County Public Health Department, that more than 87% of children’s car seats are used or installed incorrectly. Come to a free car seat check up to have trained technicians teach you how to properly install your child’s car seat. Certified child passenger safety technicians will assist to ensure that your children ride safely. Inspections are by appointment only. Please call (510) 618-2050 to schedule an appointment for an upcoming date. Car seat inspections are available by appointment only, on the dates provided below: August 8 September 12 October 10 November 14 December 12 Free car seat inspections are provided by the following groups: Alameda County EMS Child Passenger Safety Workgroup, Golden Gate Child Passenger Safety Alliance, Safe Kids Coalition Alameda County, and Child Injury Prevention Network for the Bay Area Alameda County Health Care Agency 1000 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (510) 618-2050 FREE
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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).
Newark City Council July 25, 2013 Presentations and Proclamations: Commendation for National Association of Realtors® on the centennial of their Code of Ethics Consent: Authorize a no-fee encroachment permit to Newark Days Celebration, Inc. for Newark Days Parade, Newark Mile Race and provide police services for traffic control. Waive fees for Community Center and MacGregor Playfields use with exception of building
superintendent and janitorial services. Removed from Consent: Authorize delinquent garbage payments to be placed on County tax rolls.
Union City City Council Meeting
Hayward City Council July 16, 2013
July 23, 2013 Proclamations and Presentations The city council viewed a presentation on the city of Baybay, Leyet, Philippines as a possible “sister city.” Currently, Union City has similar relationships with Santa Rosalia, Mexico, Jalandhar, India, Chiang Rai, Thailand, and another city in the Philippines, Pasay. Consent Calendar Designate Baybay as a Sister City. This item was removed for further discussion not affecting the outcome. Accept work for East Plaza Improvements and Union City Boulevard Parking Lot Improvements, City Projects No. 10-13 and 12-15. Authorize the city attorney to prepare an agreement with all taxing entities whereby the city will divide land sale proceeds of successor agency-owned parcels in proportion to a taxing agency’s share of property tax receipts. This item was removed for further discussion not affecting the outcome. Acting as the successor to the Redevelopment Agency, amend the grant agreement with Tropics Mobile home Park/Millennium Housing. Approve funding obligation to BART for Union City intermodal for phase II of the BART project. City Manager Reports City Attorney Ben Reyes reported on laws governing tobacco sales, following up a presentation on the May 28 meeting. According to Reyes, cigarettes can only be sold in packs of 20, not individually unlike cigars and cigarillos. Reyes recommended adopting city ordinance placing similar restrictions on these products, but the council agreed only to do so with cigarillos. They also agreed to ban flavored cigars and cigarillos. Establish digging and erosion control regulations of city construction projects. Modify Section 12.28 of the Public Parks and Recreation code. Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci: Vice-Mayor Emily Duncan: Councilmember Lorrin Ellis: Councilmember Pat Gacoscos: Councilmember Jim Navarro: continued from page 8
Fremont Police Log his balcony. He made it to the railing then, you guessed it, fell backwards. Sgt. Miskella arrived to the call first and found the male on the ground with a visible injuries and visible broken bones. The man was transported by ambulance, no crime. At approximately 2:05 a.m. Officers responded to Safeway at 5 Corners (Irvington). Store employees report that a female with a bloody face entered the store. Officers find the intoxicated female outside when they arrive. Officers learn she is a transient female, listed as missing out of Hayward and was punched in the face by another transient female. She doesn’t want prosecution and is very impressed with officers, calling two of them her “heroes!” Officers contact her care provider in Hayward who advises the woman had just been released from Santa Rita and never returned home. Nothing further is desired. Fremont Fire Paramedics (our heroes!) arrive and she is transported for her injuries to a local hospital for treatment. A fight breaks out between two transients over the land rights of a tent. One homeless man punches another and the loser is kicked out of his domicile. The fight gets reported and the suspect is identified as a 40 year old adult male. Officers Hartman and Little locate the suspect sleeping in the newly acquired tent near Central Park. The man had a couple of warrants and goes to jail.
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Public comment (1): Government should not be in the business of collections. Approve Memoranda of Understanding with Newark Association of Miscellaneous Employees and Newark Police Association; compensation and benefit plans for Confidential Employee Group, City officials, Management, Supervisory and Professional Employee Group. Public comment (1): salaries and benefits are too high already. Non-Consent: Receive status report of repair of Public Works annex restrooms at City Hall. Amend landlord notice requirements for police response to disturbances
Presentations: Presentation of Peter Sategna Scholarship Award of $5,000 to Aaron Torres by Gary Smith, Mayor Sweeny, Councilmembers Zermanos and Salinas. Hayward resident Torres will be attending University of California Berkeley to study Economics. Work Session: Presentation of design and funding necessary to build a new “21st Century Library and Community Learning Center.” A three-story facility is envisioned in a location near the existing library with existing site used as an open space historical park. Consent Calendar: (5 aye, 2 absent Zameno, Jones) Filing nuisance abatement/municipal code violations with County Recorder’s Office Report and special assessment for
Council Matters: Designate Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca as voting delegate for annual business meeting of League of California Cities. No councilmembers have indicated they will attend. (3-1-1; Collazo - Nay) Council will recess until September Mayor Alan Nagy Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca Absent Luis Freitas Maria “Sucy” Collazo Robert Marshall
delinquent water and sewer bills Assessment for past due residential rental inspection fees Assessment for past due community preservation fees Assessment for past due vehicle abatement fees Assessment for past due garbage bills Removed from Consent: Pavement reconstruction awarded to FMG although a minor, one word, change immaterial to cost was omitted. FMG representative noted that the protest was over this minor and inconsequential change. Pubic Hearing: Approve assessments of Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts 1-13 except Zone 7 Approve assessments of Consolodate Landscaping and Lighting District Zone 7 (Mendall – recuse) Approve assessments of Maintenance District 1 (storm drain and pumping station); additional funds will be necessary in the future. Approve assessments of Mainte-
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nance District 2 (Eden Shores storm water buffer and facilities) Legislative Business: Refinance outstanding Water Revenue Bonds of $8 million at better rate. Flexibile of agreement to accept a public offering or single investor. Savings of at least $500,000 must be realized to move ahead. Next meetings of Council will be July 23 for Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force interviews. City Council/Planning Commission work session on General Plan update and Council work session on high speed fiber optic network (High Speed Hayward) scheduled for July 30. Mayor Michael Sweeney Barbara Halliday Greg Jones Al Mendall (1 recuse) Marvin Peixoto Mark Salinas Francisco Zermeno
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Police training at James Logan High School SUBMITTED BY CHIEF BRIAN FOLEY During the week of July 29 – August 2, 2013, the Union City Police Department will be conducting training at James Logan High School located at 1800 H St. in Union City. We are conducting this training to better prepare our officers to handle incidents that are similar to ones that have occurred in the country and around the world in recent years. It is the responsibility of the Union City Police Department to have the best trained officers in the most recent tactics if an incident were to occur in Union City. This is reality based training that will be conducted on the campus. Due to safety concerns, the training is closed to the public. Please do not attempt to come on the campus or attempt to view the training in any way. During the training police presence, loud sounds, what might appear to be gunshots, and screams might be heard. Again this is reality based training and the best way to prepare our officers for an incident is to train in this fashion. If you have any questions about the training or concerns, you can contact Commander Ben Horner at (510) 675-5225.
Tuesday, July 23 At approximately 4:50 a.m. a citizen sees a suspicious male jump out of a window and then hears an alarm go off at a business on the 1900 block of Driscoll. The citizen calls 911 and the suspect then jumps into a brown Toyota sedan and flees. Video surveillance captures the incident and vehicle. Two businesses were broken into and ransacked. The loss is unknown at this time. The suspect is described as a white male adult, approximately 40 years old, wearing white t-shirt and dark colored jeans. Officers are conducting follow up. Wednesday, July 24 On July 23rd, an adult male left a malnourished female dog at the shelter who was in very bad shape. It was also very obvious that the dog had just recently given birth to a new litter of puppies. The male provided a false name and ran off when Ofc. Dudgeon began to ask more in depth questions about the dog. The dog was taken to a veterinarian for medical care. Officers conducted followup and located a possible address for the man. A probation search was conducted at the home on Adobe Dr. which led to the recovery of two additional puppies. The mommy dog is doing much better, but she is still in recovery mode. She was very happy to be reunited with her puppies. All three are still at the shelter receiving a lot of attention and good care from our shelter staff. The victim of a theft spotted his stolen items on Craigslist. The items had been stolen off his vehicle parked in the driveway. He arranged to view
and purchase his items from “Alex” at a location on the 33200 block of Lake Pyramid Street. Ofc. Ehling investigated and assembled a team for a search after he discovered a 31 year old adult male with a similar name lived at that address. The male was conveniently on probation, so the team established a perimeter and detained two men, one was the 31 year old adult male and the other was a 26 year old adult male. The 31 year old adult male was arrested for receiving known stolen property. The victim responded and recovered his property. At approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to a residential burglary on Ladero St. Entry was made via an unlocked bedroom window. Loss included jewelry, safe, laptops, etc. The suspect vehicle was a silver American 4 door compact sedan with tinted windows. CSO L. Codey investigating. Thursday, July 25 At approximately 4:00 p.m. officers were dispatched to a report of two masked suspects trying to break into a house on the 4000 block of Via San Miguel. Several alert neighbors witnessed the suspicious activity and gave officers details that allowed us to respond quickly. Several officers arrive and immediately locate the two suspects walking along the creek trail. When the suspects see officers, they flee through backyards, run across Via San Miguel and jump over fences. Officers give chase on multiple accounts during the incident. A quick perimeter is set up and the two suspects are located hiding in backyards on Corte Santa Ines. Found in
their backpack and on their person are the masks and burglary tools. The two adult men, 18 and 19 years of age, Fremont residents (from the Mission San Jose area), are each arrested for two counts of attempt residential burglary, possession of burglary tools and resisting arrest. Case investigated by Officer Valdes. Numerous 911 calls came in reporting victims fleeing a house and screaming on the 4000 block of Porter St. with shots being fired. Officers arrive and learn that a suspect armed with an assault rifle knocked on the door and confronted the residents. The wife answers the door and is greeted by the armed suspect who pepper sprays her. The husband grabs the gun and struggles with the suspect. During the struggle shots are fired. The mother initially fled but returned during the fight for the gun to rescue her daughter who is hiding under a bed. The family flees across the street to a neighbor’s house. The suspect is last seen inside the residence. Responding officers initiate a SWAT called out due to the nature of the call. During the incident officers learn from additional witnesses that the suspect likely fled across Blacow Rd and ran through the neighborhood (possibly Landon Ave, Hulton St, Omar, Stevenson, etc.) before officers arrived on scene. The house was eventually searched and the suspect is not located. Officers conduct a neighborhood sweep in the area across Blacow Rd. before calling it a night and shutting down the scene. The assault rifle was located in the back yard of the victim’s house
and casings were in the home. Detectives are called out and take over the investigation. The investigation is still ongoing and officers are trying to determine whether or not this was a random act of violence. Suspect: Hispanic adult male, 30 years of age, skinny build, bushy long ponytail, goatee with tattoos above his eyebrows. He was last seen wearing a grey or dark colored zip up jacket, grey shirt and blue pants. Witnesses also say that the jacket or shirt had the color red on it. Both adult family members sustained minor injuries from the pepper spray and struggle. Both were transported to a local hospital but soon after released. We’d like to thank Newark PD, CHP, Fremont Fire and Paramedics Plus for their assistance. A special thanks goes to the witnesses who read the Nixle message last night and called in with tips regarding sightings of the suspect. If anyone has video surveillance in the area and possibly recorded the suspect before or after the incident (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. timeframe), please contact the Investigative Unit at (510) 790-6900. On a final note, we’d just like to say that we appreciate the patience and understanding from all of the Fremont community members who were affected by the incident last night. At approximately 12:20 a.m., a residential burglary on the 3900 block of Bidwell Dr. (Waterstone Apartments) was called in (not inprogress). Officer Macciola responded. No additional details are available at this time; report is still in-progress.
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World Series contenders SUBMITTED BY ED HUGO PHOTO BY JIM BRYANT In a spectacular run toward a trip to the Big League World Series in Easley, SC, the District 14 (D14) Big League all-star team from NorCal fell just short against a talented team from Thousand Oaks (SoCal) in the championship game of the Western Regionals in Bremerton, WA on July 20. It was an emotional ending for D14 as several team members are 18 years old and have reached the end of their Little League playing days. Overall, the D14 all-star team had a record of 10-1 and won the Section 3 and Division II (NorCal) tournaments, were the second best team in the Western Region which covers more than 10 states – a truly remarkable achievement. The D14 ballplayers were: Mark Bontempo, Jeff Chu, Brandon Facha, Brandon Fuhs, James Gaffey, Scott Havard, Kenny Jacoby, Devon Jones, Christian Letona, Reid Marion, Wyatt Ott, Martin Padilla, Austin Robles, Thomas Rodriguez, and JJ Sanchez and coaches Wayne Chung, Ed Hugo and Lucky Ott. Congratulations to all on a job well done!
Sikh Sports Association hosts Annual Games
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Sikh Sports Association hosts Annual Games SUBMITTED BY HARDEEP AULAKH PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW The action was hot and heavy at the Seventh Annual Sikh Sports Association games at James Logan High School on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. Outdoors, teams competed in field hockey, soccer, flag football, tennis, track and field and kabaddi while the field house hosted basketball and volleyball action. More than 1400 athletes participated on 96 men’s, women’s and co-ed teams contended for cash prizes. Results: Basketball Open: Kings Sports Club (Yuba Sports Club - Runner-up)
Basketball U17: Kings Sports Club (Washington High School - Runner-up) Basketball U14: Bay Area Supreme (Global Worrier - Runner-up) Soccer Open: San Jose Soccer Club (Mahapur Sports Club – Runner-up) Field Hockey: SBDS Club (Yuba Brother - Runner-up) Volleyball Women Volleyball Men Kabbadi: United Sports Club (Kings Club – Runner-up) Tennis Track and Field
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SUBMITTED BY NATHAN SILVA The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Castro Valley Library present Start Smart: Teen Driver Program. CHP officers will discuss traffic collision avoidance techniques, collision causing factors, driver/parent responsibilities and seatbelt usage. Additionally, testimonies will be provided by officers who have investigated fatal collisions involving teens and by family members who have lost loved ones in traffic collisions. The Start Smart Program is a driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 19 and their parents/guardians. Please contact the Castro Valley Library or the California Highway Patrol to register. The Castro Valley Library, a branch of the Alameda County Library system, is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue, and is wheelchair accessible. The Library will provide an ASL interpreter for any event with at least seven working days’ notice. Please call (510) 745-1401 or TTY (888) 663-0660 for more information. Start Smart Tuesday, Aug 6 6 p.m. Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900 TTY: (888) 663-0660 NSilva@aclibrary.org
Fire fighter & police officer awards announced SUBMITTED BY DAWN ARGULA
Abode receives grant to aid homeless veterans SUBMITTED BY KATIE DERRIG “Old soldiers never die,” General Douglas MacArthur famously said in his farewell address to Congress in 1951. “They just fade away.” For too many modern soldiers, however, this “fading away” is no gentle passing into sentimental legend. Instead, many of today’s veterans fade into a contemporary kind of invisibility – the social invisibility of the person sleeping under a bridge, in a car, or on a friend’s floor. Veterans constitute about 1 in 7 of the people in the U.S. who experience homelessness. These homeless veterans include men and women, old and young. Some were in the wars that General MacArthur himself fought; others have fresh memories from Kabul or Baghdad. All of them came back from their service hoping to return to a happy and peaceful niche in civilian life. However, some – because of difficulty finding a job, the lack of a support system back home, or health problems that followed them to the U.S. – were left without the help they needed to establish a life for themselves and their families. Fortunately, there are services available in Alameda County to help these veterans find a home.
Thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 400 homeless veterans and their families in Alameda County will secure housing and services in the coming year. The program receiving funding, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), is provided by a coalition of Alameda County nonprofits. Alameda County SSVF is led by Abode Services, one of the Bay Area’s largest and most effective providers of housing services. Its partners in this effort include Operation Dignity, Building Futures with Women and Children, and LifeLong Medical Care. Each nonprofit has years of experience in providing essential services to vulnerable people, helping families and individuals work toward stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. “When we think about all that American veterans have given for this country, it is unconscionable to see how many of them are without a home,” said Louis Chicoine, Executive Director of Abode Services. “We can and must do better – starting with the 400 veteran families that we and our Alameda County SSVF partners will house in this coming year.” For more information, visit: www.abodeservices.org
Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty recognized three retirees on July 26, all who served with distinction over many years of service with awards for 2013 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and 2013 Fire Fighter of the Year. Two awards were issued this year for the Law Enforcement category, one each to former police chiefs for the City of Fremont and for the City of Livermore. The Fire Fighter award went to a retired fire chief from the City of Fremont. Haggerty presented the awards at his 17th annual barbecue held at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton today. Recipient of the 2013 Fire Fighter of the Year award, former Fire Chief Dan Lydon was hired by the City of Fremont in 1963 and spent his entire fire fighting career with the city. Advancing through the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion Chief, Lydon was appointed Fire Chief in 1987 serving until his retirement in 2002. During his career with Fremont, Lydon was recognized with several prestigious awards for the fire fighting profession – Alameda County Fire Fighter of the Year in 1974 and the California Fire Chiefs’ Association Fire Chief of the Year in 2000. Chief Lydon played a key role in the community, establishing several innovative programs and training protocols. Receiving the 2013 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year awards were former Fremont Chief of Police Craig Steckler and former Livermore Chief of Police Steve Sweeney. Craig Steckler began his career in law enforcement in 1968 with the City of San Clemente, California. In 1980 Steckler moved to the City of Piedmont in Alameda County when he was appointed Chief of Police and modernized the agency, increased training and established various programs including Neighborhood Watch, Citizen Volunteer and a Canine program. During this period he was elected president of the Alameda County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff’s Association. In 1986 Steckler came to the City of Fremont and was appointed its Deputy Chief of Police responsible for the Operations and Support Services Division. Steckler was appointed Fremont’s Chief of Police in 1992 Craig Steckler where he served until his retirement in May 2013. During his tenure Chief Steckler developed a number of programs which have since been adopted by other police agencies in California. Steve Sweeney began his law enforcement career in 1981 as a police cadet in Moraga, California. In 1984 he joined the Livermore Police Department where he advanced to various positions including patrol officer, a member of the Livermore SWAT unit, and detective before achieving various ranking positions as sergeant, lieutenant and captain before his appointment as Chief of Police in 2006 in which he served until his retirement in 2013. During his tenure Chief Sweeney was involved in many key initiatives which established the City of Livermore as a leader in law enforcement. Scott Haggerty represents the First District communities of Fremont, Livermore, Dublin, and east unincorporated areas on the five-member Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
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10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year Rotary Club of Niles We meet Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Washington Hospital West 2500 Mowry Ave. Conrad Anderson Auditorium, Fremont www.nilesrotary.org
(510) 739-1000
Rotary Club of Fremont We meet Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at Spin-a-Yarn Restuaruant 45915 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont, 510-656-9141 Service through Fun http://the/ fremontrotaryclub.org Please come visit our club We wlecome new members
Mission San Jose Chamber Meets1st & 3rd Wednesdays Dominican Sisters of MSJ Dining Room @7:30 am Find businesses and fun In Fremont’s historical Mission San Jose District info@MSJ Chamber.org or visit our website at www.MSJChamber.org
Friendship Force of San Francisco Bay Area Want to experience a country and its culture with local hosts and promote global goodwill? Clubs in 56 countries. Upcoming local programs on Burma and Norway. www.ffsfba.org www.thefriendshipforce.org Call 510-794-6844 or 793-0857
Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd. Guest Artist 1st Wed. FREE Life Drawing 2nd Thurs. 7-9p$ Models Needed for Life Drawing Oil & Acrylic Thurs. 2-4p $ Plein Air Weds. 9 a.m. FREE 3rd Sat. Photo Outings FREE MORE DETAILS @ www.fremontartassociation.org
The Union City Historical Museum 3841 Smith St. Union City Open Thurs.-Sat 10am-4pm Visit our Museum. You’ll find valuable information about our community, past history and current happenings. www.unioncitymuseum.com Call Myrla 510-378-6376
American Legion Auxiliary We meet the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm Niles Veterans Building 37154 2nd Street, Fremont susan.peters251@yahoo.com 510656-6848
Daughters of the American Revolution Ohlone Chapter Visit our meetings. We have activities promoting historic preservation, education & patriotism 1st Sat of each mo. Sept - May - 10 am-12 p Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave, Fremont
Become the speaker & leader you want to be Citizens for Better Communicators (CBC) Toastmasters Guests and Visitors welcome Saturdays 10:15am Unitek College Room 141 4580 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont 510-862-0893
Meditation, Buddhism in Plain English
Fremont Area Writers
Kennedy High School Flea Market
7pm-9pm Tuesdays - Free 36054 Niles Blvd. 650-556-6428 Meditation, discussion, Q&A with David De Young, American Buddhist teacher in Ajahn Chah Thai Forest Tradition. All are welcome.
Want to write? Meet other writers? Join us from 2-4 p.m. every fourth Saturday except July and December. Rm. 223 at DeVry University, 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont Call Carol at (510) 565-0619
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
www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org
Celebrate Recovery 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
ARTISTS IN THE GARDEN June 29 – 30 11am – 4pm 24 Local Artists Reasonable Priced Local Art Art Demonstrations, Live Music, Fused Glass, Paintings, Jewelry, etc. Hosted by Regans Nursery 4268 Decoto Road, Fremont www.fremontartassocation.org 37697 Niles Blvd.
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) Domestic Violence Support Group (Drop In & FREE) 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
T.O.P.S. Weight Support Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly Real People! Real Weight Loss! Wednesday Nights 6:30 - 8:00 27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave S Kaiser Building 1st Floor Hayward RLTOPS0336@yahoo.com 207-651-0565
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
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
Help with Home Repairs from Alameda County
Natural Path Meditation Classes
No cost or favorable, low interest loans are available for home remodeling for qualified homeowners in Fremont, Union City, Sunol and Newark. Call (510)670-5399 for an application and more information. http://www.acgov.org/cda/nps/
Learn the practice of meditation. All instruction is free. We have an introductory talk every 2nd Sunday of every month 10 am. 585 Mowry Ave Fremont Call: Gyan At: 408-306-7661
Seabreeze Community Forum of Union City
Maitri Immigration Program
Be a part of a group of neighbors working towards the improvement of our community. Visit: groups.yahoo.com/group/SCFUC To join, send email to: SCFUC-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Free Assistance and Referrals for Domestic Violence Survivors. Provide Services in Hindi, Punjabi, Bangla, Tamil and many other South Asian languages. Crisis line: 888-8-Maitri Please call for screening.
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SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) FREE Restraining Order Clinic (Domestic Violence) Tues. Hayward Police 1-4 pm Wed. Fremont Police 9 am - 1 pm Thurs. San Leandro Police 9 am - noon
Fri SAVE Office 9 am - noon Office (510) 574-2250 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org
Call for Art San Leandro Art Assoc. Festival of the Arts Receiving Sat., June 8 10-3pm at Casa Peralta 384 West Estudillo Festival June 29 & 30 Interested artists can apply www.slartassoc.org or slartassoc@yahoo.com
Mariner Summer Camps 2013 Camps are offered in the sports of Girls and Boys Basketball Non Contact Football Baseball, Girls Volleyball MCHS Website for information www.moreaucatholic.org/athletics or call 510-881-4314
Mission Trails Mustangs Mustang & Ford Enthusiasts Meets 1st Fri of the Month 7pm at Suju’s (Winter) 3602 Thornton, Fremont missiontrailsmustang.org or call510-493-1559 We do Car Shows & other social activities monthly
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The League of Women Voters invites you to visit our website at www.lwvfnuc.org You'll find valuable information about your community and voter issues. Keep up to date & learn about our Tri-City area monthly programs. Our programs are non-partisan and free to the public.
Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank Invigorate your spirit & volunteer. Drop ins welcome Mon - Fri. Work off your Traffic violation by giving back to the community in need. Students 14 years & older welcome. Email Erin: ewright@tri-Cityvolunteer.org
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Shout out to your community Our readers can post information including: Activities Announcements For sale Garage sales Group meetings Lost and found For the extremely low cost of $10 for up to 10 weeks, your message will reach thousands of friends and neighbors every Friday in the TCV printed version and continuously online. TCV has the right to reject any posting to the Community Bulletin Board. Payment must be received in advance.
Payment is for one posting only. Any change will be considered a new posting and incur a new fee. The “NO” List: • No commercial announcements, services or sales • No personal services (escort services, dating services, etc.) • No sale items over $100 value • No automobile or real estate sales • No animal sales (nonprofit humane organization adoptions accepted) • No P.O. boxes unless physical address is verified by TCV
FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 Young Eagles Hayward Airport various Saturdays www.vaa29.org Please call with questions (510) 703-1466 youngeagles29@aol.com
Fremont Cribbage Club teaches cribbage to new players & tournament cribbage to all players of any skill level every Tues. 6:15pm at Round Table Pizza 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville Email:cribbagegr43@yahoo.com Or call Tracy (510) 793-6472 American Cribbage Congress www.cribbage.org
Summer Art Camp Sun Gallery For Ages 6-12 July 9-Aug 16, 6 Sessions 9:30 -3:00pm Full Week or One Day, Mon-Fri Includes Anime, Hello Kitty, Comic Book Art Call to Register 510-581-4050 www.sungallery.org (art education) email: sungallery@comcast.net
Washington High Class of "69" and Friends-Reunion and Boomer Bash Sept 27,2013 to Sept 29,2013. Contact information: whsclassof69events.com or Willow Sibert 520-237-7211 or Greg 510-659-9473.
Unity of Fremont A Positive Path for Spiritual Living Rev. Ken Daigle, Sr. Minister 10:00 am Sunday Service 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-797-5234 www.unityoffremont.org “The Church of the Daily Word”
Senior Exercise Class MEN & Women South Hayward Wed & Fri 9:00 - 10:15 am 121 Ranchero Way Hayward (Clubhouse) Gentle Aerobics, Hand weights Stretch bands & Floor work 510-304-5492 suziejo@pacbell.net
KINGDOM ROCK VBS Games, crafts, Bible stories, food! Fri. 8/2 6-8:30pm Sat. 8/3 9:30-5:30 $20/child or $40/family Deaf and hearing event Mission Springs Community Church. MSCCfremont.org 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont Register: 510-490-0446
First United Methodist Church Music Series Free concerts the first Sunday each month, 4pm. 30 minute organ & piano recitals & occasional guest artists. Free-will offering opportunity to benefit local humanitarian charities.
First United Methodist Church 2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont
Cougars Summer Basketball Camp Girls 8-15 Years of age Mon-Fri, June 24-28 9:30am - 2:30pm Full & Half Day Options Silliman Activity Center Gym 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark www.newark.org 510-578-4620 Sign-Ups Now Being Accepted!
Messiah Lutheran Church Church Service - Sunday 10 a.m. Bible Study - Sunday 9 a.m. Bring your own lunch Monthly guest speaker & other community events 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Phone: (510) 782-6727 www.MessiahHayward.org
ShaBarbeque?=Shabbat plus Barbeque Temple Beth Torah invites you to casual outdoor Shabbat Services followed by a BBQ picnic dinner. (We provide the coals, you bring the rest.) Fri. 6/28,7/26, 8/30 at 6:30pm For details see www.bethtorah-fremont.org or call (510) 656-7141
12th Annual Olive Festival Saturday, Oct 5 @10-5 Behind Mission San Jose Live Music, Craft Beer, Wine Tasting Food Demos Olive Vendors, Kids Area Arts/Crafts Call for ARTISTS Limited spots available info@msjchamber.org
Olive Festival Car Show Saturday, Oct 5 Historic Mission, Fremont Mission Trail Mustangs Club Entry $25 9am-4pm All Fords Only Event Call Rick 510-493-1559 missiontrailmustangs.org
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HOME SALES REPORT NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 07 Highest $: 685,000 Median $: Lowest $: 326,000 Average $:
CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 10 Highest $: 765,000 Median $: 528,000 Lowest $: 185,000 Average $: 519,500 ADDRESS
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35605 Ballantine Place 94536 680,000 4648 Bianca Drive 94536 629,000 3648 Birchwood Terrace #112 94536 375,000 35252 Britton Hill Terrace 94536 870,000 35168 Cabral Drive 94536 500,000 35067 Cabrillo Court 94536 550,000 35767 Caxton Place 94536 734,000 38645 Chrisholm Place 94536 692,000 4651 Eggers Drive 94536 825,000 3438 Hudson Place 94536 730,000 5091 Lawler Avenue 94536 780,000 36128 Pizarro Drive 94536 505,000 38592 Royal Ann Common 94536 352,000 37497 Summer Holly Cmn 94536 749,000 40876 Blacow Road 94538 650,000 42797 Deauville Park Court 94538 720,000 3656 Eugene Street 94538 400,000 41235 Kathlean Street 94538 801,000 43376 Montrose Avenue 94538 610,000 5701 Spry Common 94538 342,000 48564 Avalon Heights Terrace 94539 2,100,000 43318 Banda Terrace 94539 900,000 352 Bolinger Terrace #67 94539 438,000 3275 Bruce Drive 94539 860,000 49002 Cinnamon Fern Cmn #40294539 614,000 2386 Gomes Road 94539 885,000 2253 Kalenda Common 94539 643,000 46952 Masonic Terrace 94539 420,000 4121 Piedmont Terrace 94539 2,300,000 43003 Scofield Court 94539 1,380,000 46908 Shale Common #216 94539 335,000 631 Yaro Court 94539 900,000 34740 Beret Terrace 94555 435,000 5209 Fairbanks Common 94555 370,000 34325 France Way 94555 700,000 33275 Jamie Circle 94555 710,000 4397 Jessica Circle 94555 750,000 33239 Lake Oneida Street 94555 500,000 2870 Langhorn Drive 94555 713,500 5412 Matthew Terrace 94555 650,000 34526 Milburn Terrace 94555 683,000 4801 Phebe Avenue 94555 732,000 33847 Raven Terrace 94555 721,000 34173 Torino Terrace 94555 354,500
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693 Atherton Place #703 94541 749 Harmony Drive 94541 1339 Martin Luther King Drive 94541 22251 Pearce Street 94541 19898 Ricardo Avenue 94541 22175 Rio Vista Street 94541 24036 San Blas Road #39 94541 22970 Sutro Street 94541 23276 Vista Court 94541 26937 Hayward Boulevard #11294542 705 Canonbury Way #185 94544 908 Collins Court 94544 626 Evangeline Way 94544 26820 Freitas Drive 94544 418 Harris Road 94544 26598 Jane Avenue 94544 30690 Prestwick Avenue 94544 717 Shepherd Avenue 94544 29599 Vanderbilt Street #104 94544 25399 Whitman Street 94544 2398 Bermuda Lane 94545 29033 Caravan Lane 94545 28289 Cardinal Street 94545 2762 Cook Place 94545 2659 Cryer Street 94545 561 Ravenna Way 94545 21083 Gary Drive #209 94546
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06-06-13 06-07-13 06-06-13 06-11-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-10-13 06-07-13 06-06-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-11-13 06-10-13 06-10-13 06-06-13 06-11-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-10-13 06-11-13 06-06-13 06-10-13 06-06-13 06-07-13 06-10-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-06-13 06-11-13 06-06-13 06-07-13 06-07-13
351,000 359,870
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1224 840 1434 1090 2898 1412 722 2207 1162 643 1125 1202 1434 2052 1442 1134 2880 900 2400 1614 1526 1400 1128 1376 1349 1101
1997 1942 1894 1952 1958 1980 1924 1988 1982 1988 1966 1955 1949 1930 1952 1955 1961 1988 1961 1957 2008 1964 1956 1958 2008 1980
06-07-13 06-06-13 06-11-13 06-10-13 06-10-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-10-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-10-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-06-13 06-10-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-06-13 06-06-13 06-07-13 06-10-13 06-10-13 06-10-13 06-07-13
MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 24 Highest $: 961,000 Median $: Lowest $: 117,000 Average $:
ZIP
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37299 Acorn Place 94560 6459 Cotton Avenue 94560 5131 Elmwood Avenue 94560 7657 Hazelnut Drive 94560 6088 Joaquin Murieta Avenue #C94560 36877 Nutmeg Court 94560 6217 Quicksilver Avenue 94560
685,000 420,000 422,000 525,000 326,000 635,000 590,000
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2331 1186 1145 1482 1132 1946 1519
2002 1959 1955 1969 1981 1973 1979
06-07-13 06-10-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-10-13 06-06-13 06-07-13
SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES:19 Highest $: 670,000 Median $: 401,000 Lowest $: 235,000 Average $: 419,158 ADDRESS
SQFT
HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 27 Highest $: 610,000 Median $: Lowest $: 106,000 Average $:
ADDRESS
525,000 514,714
ZIP
600 Alvarado Street 710 Arbor Drive 867 Bonnie Vista Avenue 146 Cambridge Avenue 1472 Pacific Avenue 749 Superior Avenue 291 Toler Avenue 1630 159th Avenue 16275 Maubert Avenue 1514 Mono Avenue 16662 Rolando Avenue 16045 Selborne Drive 14842 Sylvia Way 14562 Wake Avenue 14779 Acacia Street 1027 Belleau Street 15490 Goldeneye Court 14608 Locust Street 1087 Manor Boulevard
SOLD FOR BDS
94577 94577 94577 94577 94577 94577 94577 94578 94578 94578 94578 94578 94578 94578 94579 94579 94579 94579 94579
590,000 545,000 365,000 525,000 385,000 670,000 240,000 235,000 380,000 303,000 520,000 564,000 270,000 440,000 410,000 306,000 435,000 380,000 401,000
6 3 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 3 5 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
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2806 2426 1193 1490 1011 2332 656 926 1273 1245 1696 2089 1018 1423 1076 1454 1321 1512 988
2003 1928 1940 1920 1943 1938 1921 1928 1947 1947 1954 1949 1945 1947 1953 1958 1999 1953 1950
06-10-13 06-07-13 06-11-13 06-10-13 06-10-13 06-07-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-07-13 06-11-13 06-06-13 06-10-13 06-06-13 06-07-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-06-13 06-07-13 06-10-13
UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES:10 Highest $: 730,000 Median $: Lowest $: 192,000 Average $: ADDRESS
ZIP
33759 9th Street 1501 H Street 4451 Horner Street 2251 Mann Avenue #3 355 Monte Carlo Avenue 2519 Nevada Street 32436 Pacific Grove Way 2464 Regal Drive 32395 Sheffield Lane 2542 Village Drive
SOLD FOR BDS
94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587
192,000 563,000 250,000 253,000 536,000 525,000 730,000 530,000 565,000 450,000
3 3 4 2 5 3 4 4 4 3
525,000 459,400
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BUILT
CLOSED
1188 2224 960 903 1932 1452 2139 1463 1566 1389
1978 2007 1900 1972 1965 1964 1999 1970 1970 1984
06-07-13 06-10-13 06-11-13 06-06-13 06-06-13 06-11-13 06-07-13 06-06-13 06-11-13 06-10-13
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What got Uncle Sam into student loans? Sputnik and encouraging them to do more federally insured lending. Sallie Mae was fully privatized in 2004 and is now a corporate giant of the private student loan and college savings businesses. ––– Taxpayers took the risk; bankers got the rewards. Using private companies to handle government-backed loans was more complicated and millions of dollars more expensive for taxpayers than direct federal loans. So President Bill Clinton sought to switch back to a direct-loan system more like the
one in the Sputnik days. But many Republican lawmakers opposed direct loans as a government takeover. And lenders didn’t want the feds moving in on their lucrative market. Congress compromised in 1993 by phasing in some direct federal loans while keeping guarantees in place for the bank loans. For more than a decade, the banks appeared to be winning the battle against direct loans. Colleges largely decided which kinds of loans to offer their students, and the aggressively marketed bank loans were more popular than the lesser-known government alternative.
––– The 2008 financial crisis changed everything. With chaos on Wall Street and credit markets in a tailspin, student loan money started drying up. To keep money flowing to college students, Congress gave the Education Department power to step in and buy loans from cash-strapped lenders. Meanwhile, with fewer banks offering loans to students, the number of colleges turning to direct federal loans shot up. The shine was off the student lending industry. ––– In 2010, Uncle Sam took over. The big lenders waged an intense lobbying campaign to hang onto the government-backed student loan market. But in the end, Congress approved President Barack Obama’s plan to give commercial banks the boot. It was packaged with legislation finalizing the sweeping health care overhaul often dubbed ``Obamacare.’’ Now, the entire federal student loan program belongs to Washington. Banks and other private lenders still loan money to students on their own, without a federal guarantee. Some students need the outside help to fill in the gaps as college costs keep climbing. And many people are still paying off student loans they got through banks under the old Federal Family Education Loan program before it ended on July 1, 2010. ––– Under today’s system, direct federal loans are considered the better deal for students. The government loans generally have lower interest rates than bank loans. And the feds offer flexible payment options for people who have trouble with their bills after graduation. Also, students who qualify for subsidized Stafford loans, based on financial need, don’t rack up interest charges while they’re in school. Students who go into public service careers such as teaching can have their loans forgiven or discounted. And graduates who work in exceptionally low-paying professions stand to have their loan balances completely forgiven after 25 years. Students with federal loans are at the mercy of Congress and its bickering, however. A messy standoff has temporarily doubled interest rates on new subsidized Stafford student loans this summer. But a bipartisan compromise promises to head off that rate hike before students sign up for loans in the fall.
Corbett honors Small Business of the Year award
690,000 670,042
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1958 1991 1988 1979 1990 2007 1984 1966 1988 2007 2007 1984 1969
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CA Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino), Senator Corbett, Phong La
SUBMITTED BY SERGIO REYES Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (DEast Bay) hosted a “Small Business of the Year” Celebration in Union City on Thursday, July 25th at the Union City City Hall. At the event, Senator Corbett honored family-run PTR Manufacturing, Inc. as the 2013 10th Senate District “Small Business of the Year.” Many dignitaries and officials from Bay Area cities attended. Locally-based PTR Manufacturing Inc., founded in 1994 by Sai La, an immigrant from Vietnam, is a leader in the precision machining industry. With its manufacturing facility in Union City, PTR Manufacturing serves the high tech community in the Sil-
icon Valley and ships products manufactured in California to customers abroad. PTR Manufacturing provides customers with total solutions for machining, sheet metal, welding and assemblies in industries such as Flat Panel Display, Semiconductor, Solar, Automotive and Medical. Under a second generation of leadership, Phong La, two years old when his family fled Vietnam, represented PTR Manufacturing, accepted the award. He currently serves as Vice President and General Counsel of PTR and is active in many community organizations. The event was co-sponsored by the City of Union City and the Union City Chamber of Commerce.
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ife Cornerstones will acknowledge important events that occur during the cycle of life in our community. In order to give a broad and fair opportunity for all citizens to be recognized, a basic listing is offered at no cost. Such announcements may include births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvah, Quinceañera, etc. Many cultures celebrate different milestones in life and this list will be as inclusive as possible. Please contact TCV at (510) 494-1999 or emailtricityvoice@aol.com for submissions or further information. Free listings are limited to residents and families of the Greater Tri-City Area.
The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books.
‘Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending’ BY
ELIZABETH DUNN & MICHAEL NORTON
Your last paycheck was gone before you got it. A good chunk of it was earmarked for housing. You had to pay for your new car, and gas. Everybody’s favorite Uncle took his share, you have this nasty little habit called “eating,” and there you go: a few dollars left for fun, which is no fun at all. But what if stretching your meager wealth also stretched your well-being? In the new book “Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending” by Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton, you’ll find out how. You have a love / hate relationship with money: you love getting it and hate when you don’t have it. But as Dunn & Norton point out, you can utilize discretionary lucre to give you a better life, thus making you happier. In their research, they discovered five main Principles of Happy Money. First of all, shift from buying things and spend your money on events. The vacation you took, the concert you attended, that dream fishing trip are etched in your mind far firmer than, say, last Tuesday’s commute in your new car – especially if those special events were experienced with someone else. Remember when an impulsive ice cream cone tasted like the best thing in the world?
Reach back to those kinds of feelings by ending your spending and making indulgences into treats. When something is rare, it brings happiness because abundance “is the enemy of appreciation.” Even the littlest treats don’t have to cost a lot. Use your money to buy time, especially when it comes to commuting, TV-watching, and socializing. Your fancy abode is no bargain if you have to commute for hours to pay for it. That bigscreen TV is a commitment of one-sixth of your year. And socializing doesn’t have to cost anything at all. Learn to “pay now, consume later,” since studies show that anticipation for an item is far more pleasurable than the item itself.
That’ll give you more time to imagine and savor – and besides, you’ll be happier if you’re debt-free. Finally, invest in others. Research indicates that giving away money is “just as rewarding as getting more of it.” There’s a reason why you’ve never seen a Happiness Store at the mall: turns out Mom was right when she said money can’t buy happiness. It can, however, buy “Happy Money,” which is a good start. And here’s more good news: most of the things inside this book are easy to do. You might already be following the Principles that authors Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton espouse – and if you’re not, they won’t be hard to embrace. The appeal of this book, therefore, is to change the way you think about what’s in your wallet or pocket, whether it’s meager or millions. I liked this book, its gentle humor, and the sense it makes. I think that if you’re tired of being dissatisfied with what you’ve got, you’ll like it, too. “Happy Money” may not change your bankbook, but it will give you pennies for your thoughts. c.2013, Simon & Schuster $25.00 U.S. & Canada 199 pages
San Leandro Police Log SUBMITTED BY LT. RANDALL BRANDT, SAN LEANDRO PD Friday, July 19 At 12:49 p.m., an alert citizen overheard their neighbor’s home alarm go off in the 2000 block of
Longview Drive. They went outside to see why the alarm went off and saw two subjects they did not recognize as residents get into a vehicle and drive off. They immediately called our dispatch center and provided them with the vehicle’s
description along with a partial license plate number. Officers responded to the scene and confirmed the residence had been burglarized. Our Detectives reviewed several computer data bases including the License Plate Reader
(LPR) System to try and identify the vehicle. They developed some leads and located the vehicle in Oakland and stopped and detained the suspects. The suspects were determined to be responsible for the burglary, arrested and transported to jail. Suspects were identified as Charles Stewart of Oakland and Deandre Thorwer of Oakland At 11:49 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Breed Avenue overheard a window breaking in front of his residence. He went outside to investigate the noise and saw a subject breaking into one of their vehicles. He yelled at the subject and the subject fled. The citizen immediately reported the incident to our dispatch center and officers arrived in the area within minutes. One of the officers observed a subject walking nearby and he stopped and detained the subject. The witness positively identified Mario Cobbs of Oakland as the suspect who broke into his vehicle. Cobbs was arrested for the incident and transported to jail. At 11:55 p.m., our dispatch center received a call from a business owner stating that their business located in the 200 block of San Leandro Boulevard was being burglarized. The business owner had a smart phone application where they were able to watch the suspect moving through their business live on their cellphone. Our officers arrived within minutes and confirmed the suspect was inside. The suspect, Justin Pate of Oakland, attempted to hide from our officers but they were able to successfully locate and arrest him. Monday, July 22 An armed robbery at Bayfair Mall in the parking lot was reported at 5:15 p.m. The victim met with the suspects to complete a Craigslist transaction. She was robbed at gunpoint and the suspects fled in a vehicle with her property. The victim immediately reported the robbery to our dispatch center. The information was relayed to our staff and members of our Crime Suppression Unit located the vehicle in Oakland. The vehicle was stopped and the occupants arrested for committing the robbery; the weapon along with stolen property was recovered. Please contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division with any information regarding this case at
(510) 577-3230 or contact the Anonymous Tip Line at 510-5773278. Citizens can also send an anonymous tip to San Leandro Police Department by texting the word SLPD and their tip to 847411. Anonymous web tips can be submitted from the Police Department’s website at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/ pd/at.asp\
Thursday, July 25
Today is the 8th year anniversary of Officer Nels “Dan” Niemi’s death. Officer Niemi became a police officer to help people and serve our community. He paid the ultimate sacrifice doing what he loved and providing our citizens with a safe place to live. From Dan’s memoirs: “Chasing the bad guys and taking them to jail is fun to be sure, but that’s not “it”. We can’t save the world; In fact I doubt
the world even wants saving. If, however, just once in a while we can make someone a little safer, leave someone just a little better off than when we found them, doesn’t that count for something? Yes, this is what it is all about. Being there when someone else can not.”
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ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH t Schilling Elementary in Newark, a group of enthusiastic young students were celebrating the completion of their Summer English Language Academy. This intensive five-week program for 180 Kindergarten – third graders (English learners) was designed to accelerate language, grammar and vocabulary skills, in order to jumpstart their success in the upcoming school year.
day for five weeks. “Kindergarten through 3rd grade are the best ages, otherwise students will become part of the achievement gap,” stated Newark Superintendent of Schools, Dave Marken, who came to support the students and teachers. “The 180 English Language Development (ELD) students, who needed the assistance most, were selected and given this intensive jump start. They’re working with a great group of teachers,” stated Marken. Schilling’s principal, Nicole Paredes, acknowledged the teachers who taught in the
Understanding that English learners lag behind classmates on standardized assessments, school district administrators recruited Clark Consulting and Training, Inc. to implement an intensive English language program during the summer. Title III Funds (Federal Govt.) were used to pay for this inaugural program held Monday through Thursday, four hours per
Summer English Language Academy: Helena Sousa-Rodriguez, Laurie Trickel, Aurea Quintong, Ashley Leibrecht, Jessica Tomassini and Anita Yalla-Kodi. The teachers began with training and professional development from the Clark team in May and received ongoing daily assistance from coaches, daily lesson plans, weekly quizzes, and pre- and post-assessments.
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With this program, English is taught as a second language and not just incidental, but grammar based. Paredes emphasizes that the students were actively and verbally engaged in their own learning. “They will continue to use these strategies when they go back to school in the fall,” said Paredes. Student activities and lessons were taped; parents were able to view them to better understand what their child was learning. Additionally, each school day, students were provided with lunch and a snack, also available to the broader community. To mark the last day of the program on July 23, Olympics-style activities were featured with students rotating through six classrooms to “compete” for gold, silver, and bronze medals in events such as Syntax Sprint, Morph Relay, Verb Tense Formula Toss, Phonology Football and Antonym Acrobatics. These activities gave students an opportunity to demonstrate what they had learned during the summer session. Visitors who accompanied Superintendent Marken and Principal Paredes included:
Christine Herrera, Administrative Assistant, Educational Services; Liz Warren, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent; Ray Rodriguez, School Board member; Domenic Longarini, college student; Cathreene Ingham Watters, Principal at Musick Elementary and Soleste Hilberg, Ph.D., Sr. Director of Educational Services. This is the first year of the program at Newark Unified School District (NUSD). After this test run at Schilling Elementary, it is hoped that teachers will be encouraged to incorporate some of these grammarbased lessons/techniques into English Language Development during the school year. The District is optimistic that the summer academy will improve English language proficiency, ultimately gaining a greater understanding in all subject areas. “As we say in Newark, we’re big enough to matter and small enough to care,” stated Superintendent Marken. “We believe we can see really great advancement and learning and we’re glad to have had this opportunity for our kids.”
Making the world a better place, one home at a time SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL SHI
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ho knew that building houses could be… enlightening? I certainly didn’t, but after traveling to Mexico and helping to build a house with my bare hands, I realized that it was an extremely insightful and enriching experience. On June 21 - 26, with 22 other volunteers - including students from Fremont, San Ramon, and San Jose area schools and their parents, I journeyed to Tijuana, Mexico, to build a home for a needy family. The trip was organized by DOXA, a non-profit organization that has built over 1,000 homes in the Tijuana area. Every member of our group greatly enjoyed the trip, and many of us are planning to return to build another house together. For me, it was definitely an experience of a lifetime: it changed how I viewed myself and the world around me, and it was so much fun! Our preparation for the trip kicked off at the Olive Children Foundation in Fremont two months before the trip. At our first meeting, most of us were complete strangers. As I looked around the room, there were people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, but none of them looked like an experienced construction worker. Despite the doubts I might have had then, there was no doubt that, many weeks later, we stood united in our pride and satisfaction as we appraised the completed house that stood before us. Through teamwork, lots of planning, perse-
verance, and buckets of sweat, we managed to build the house in three days. Our efforts were successful largely due to the support and guidance of DOXA representative, Dale, an amazing mentor who brought our inexperienced construction team up to speed, and left us in awe of his wisdom and hammering skills. His wife, Liz, provided motherly support to our group while interacting flawlessly with the local population. Before we had even started the trip, several weeks of planning and fundraising was necessary, as each family needed to raise about $1000 to cover building materials and costs of the trip. Several of us held a car wash in Fremont to raise funds, while others went door-to-door or asked friends and relatives for donations. The car wash received strong support from the community and was a great success. It was also a fun ex-
perience and a great bonding time for all participants. We started our journey on Friday, June 21, 2013. The first part of the trip was an eight-hour drive from the Bay Area to San Diego. Some families carpooled; friendships were forged during the long car ride. We spent the night in San Diego. The next day, we crossed the border and got our first look at Tijuana, Mexico. We surveyed the job site and met the family who would receive the house. Although the house we were building was small, it was still an improvement for the family of three generations. To save time, the foundation had been poured prior to our arrival. Our home for the next few days was orphanage Casa Hogar de los Ninos in Tijuana. Conditions at the orphanage were great, and students from our group
mingled and played games with other volunteer groups and residents of the orphanage. On June 23, we started building. Using hammers, nails, saws, and a few other tools, we cut boards and planks and nailed them together. Split into separate teams, volunteers constructed the framework for walls and, by the end of the first day, frames were set into place. The second day of building seemed much more productive, as all of us drastically improved our construction skills. We added painted walls to the framework, and raised rafters. The volunteers also befriended Antonio, a friendly and energetic 13-year-old son of the local family who would receive the house. Antonio always wore a big smile, but like many of the children in the neighborhood, he didn’t have an opportunity to go to school.
The final day consisted of adding materials to the ceiling, finishing walls, and painting white trim. I was proud to call myself a member of the “roof gang” (pronounced “ruff gang” in fond and teasing imitation of the way Dale pronounced it), a collection of brave souls who dared to venture onto the roof. The finished product was a beautiful shade of sky blue, and the house delighted both the family and volunteers. We handed the key to the family in a ritual filled with laughter and smiles, as well as barely held-back tears. At that moment, the house became a home. At that moment, I felt tremendously proud - proud of the accomplishment we had, proud of myself having done something that would change the life of others. Saying farewell to Antonio and his family was difficult. To this day, their faces of genuine happiness are still vivid in my brain. I’m sure that every single one of us learned something valuable from our trip to Mexico, something that we’ll hopefully keep for the rest of our lives. I know that I miss the experience already, and I can’t wait to return for another round. Who wouldn’t want to have a great time making friends and learning things in a new environment, all the while making the world a better place, one home at a time? Michael Shi is a sophomore at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon. Learn more about DOXA at doxaserves.org
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The next Niles Home Concert Series will take place in Paul and Jana Welschmeyer’s yard on Saturday, August 3. The event will feature the Patrice Pike Band (Austin Rock/Reggae/Americana) and local favorites McNevin & The Spokes (Local Folk/Americana). Bring your favorite beverage, a potluck dish (house provides water and coffee), and be prepared to
spend an entertaining and relaxing evening under the stars. Attendance is by advance RSVP only. The first 50 people to join the event are guaranteed seat reservations (please indicate number of seat reservations); the second 50 are asked to bring their own lawn chair (indicate number of chairs you’re bringing).
For additional information, contact Paul Welschmeyer at paul@pwarchitects.biz or (510) 825-0783. Niles Home Concert Saturday, Aug 3 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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37735 Second St. Niles (Fremont) (510) 825-0783 http://patricepike.com/ www.michaelmcnevin.com Tickets: $20 Suggested Donation
THEATRE SUBMITTED BY ANN ANDERSON
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et in the East Village of New York City, “Rent” (School Edition) is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of 13 and older. Loosely based on Puccini’s “La Boheme,” “Rent” (School Edition) follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his bo-
hemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves, and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. Aaaahz Youth Theatre presents “Rent” August 2 – 4 and 9 – 11 with Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. To purchase tickets, call (510) 358-1249. Rent (School Edition) August 2 - 11 8 p.m. (Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.) James Logan High School Little Theater 1800 H St., Union City (510) 358-1249 aaaahzyouththeatre.org Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students/seniors
‘Sevathon’ draws over 3,500 participants SUBMITTED BY INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER Held at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, India Community Center’s (ICC) fifth installment of the Bay Area’s premier walkathon “Sevathon” saw over 3,500 walkers and runners. Participants ran for their favorite non-profit organizations supporting various causes like education and healthcare, aid for the disadvantaged and animal rescue among many others. More than $150,000 was raised through the event for the 109 non-profit organizations participating this year. While most of the seniors and kids walked the shorter distances, the youth and adults took on the longer trails. 20-year-old Oliver Beardontwalk was declared the winner of the 10K event while 15year-old Shiva Kannan claimed the top spot in the 5K, and 48-yearold Michel Bertin won the half marathon. Apart from bringing together a community and people from all walks of life, the event also helps instill a spirit of service and compassion among our youth by giving them an opportunity to volunteer and grow into socially responsible citizens. Hundreds of young volunteers helped with parking, registration, hospitality, track, entertainment, food, cleanup, water stations and most of all with cheering on the participants. To learn more, visit www.indiacc.org.
Mission Boulevard lane shift for pipeline installation SUBMITTED BY BEN GLICKSTEIN In order to prepare for water pipeline installation work under Mission Blvd, workers shifted Mission Blvd. near I-680. East- and westbound traffic was moved slightly to the north so that workers can drill piles and excavate a trench. Within this trench, workers will then be able to install a water pipeline within a protective concrete box while Mission Blvd. traffic continues uninterrupted.
Yellow lines represent the original lanes of Mission Blvd. Blue lines represent the current alignment of Mission Blvd. Red lines represent the alignment of Mission Blvd starting 7/26/13
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SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL MCNEVIN The Niles Town Plaza Concert continues its 4th annual free concert series on Sunday August 4 with two bands - The Patrice Pike Band from Austin, and Moonshine from L.A.
Richard Skanse for Rolling Stone called Patrice Pike “Tina Turner, Bessie Smith, Janis Joplin, and Robert Plant all rolled up into a tiny but explosive package.” Also in Rolling Stone, the legendary John Fogherty commented about Pike’s “great
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voice” and Billboard Magazine calls her “One of the finest up and coming contemporary Rock Singers in America.” (http://patricepike.com/) Moonshine is an Americana band from Long Beach, whose debut CD “Bring Some Friends” has been garnering rave re-
views. Like all good mountain liquor, Moonshine is best shared with friends. And that’s how the band started. Stan DeWitt and Joe Lamanno met in the early ‘90s and played together in a popular West Coast folk trio “The Woodbys.” Along the
way, they were joined by Shar Higa (songwriting/vocals), Anna Ford (violin), and Claudia Fitzpatrick (cello). When they were joined by Darrell Barrett (drums, percussion) and songwriter Nathan Conn, Moonshine was christened. This is a family friendly outdoor event in historic downtown Niles. It often includes sack races for the kids between the music sets, giveaway raffles by Dale Hardware, and a food booth run by The Nile Cafe. Niles has plenty of free parking, cafes, and shops all adjacent to the plaza, along with a silent film theater, and steam train rides through Niles Canyon on the
Niles Canyon Railway. Bring a lawn chair or two, maybe a small umbrella for shade, and enjoy the music and sunshine on the big lawn amphitheater. For ongoing events, visit www.niles.org. Niles Summer Concert Sunday, Aug 4 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Niles Town Plaza 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 742-9868 www.niles.org www.facebook.com/mudpuddlemusic
SUBMITTED BY KRISTI OJIGHO SUBMITTED BY FRANK JAHN Honey Bees living in the base of an Olive tree in front of John F. Kennedy High School’s Main Office faced an unexpected trip as groundskeepers explored alternatives to relocation of the swarm. However, to save the bees from extermination, the base of the tree was excavated in July to remove the swarm for relocation. The bees were saved and a new Glendora white Crape Myrtle tree will be planted in same location. Although a bit skinny compared to the previous mature Olive, the new tree will grow rapidly and become a beautiful replacement in the next few years.
The Alameda County Water District will conduct a tour of its water treatment facility on Mission Boulevard on August 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to sign up, please call (510) 668-4209 or email frank. jahn@acwd.com. For more information, please visit www.acwd.org.
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