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itch the commercial flights and experience the wild blue yonder in vintage style when the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Boeing B-17G Bomber wings its way into Hayward. For one weekend only, locals can step back into aviation history with the “Flying Fortress,” one of the first American heavy bombers built for World War II. EAA’s Chapter 29 in Hayward is a vintage chapter (Vintage Aircraft Association, VAA) and has hosted the B-17 nicknamed “Aluminum Overcast” for several years. The plane was one of 12,732 of its kind produced between 1935 and 1945 for combat missions, delivered to the U.S. Army Air Corps on May 18, 1945. Though it was continued on page 7
Left: 2nd grader Rowan Maxey’s dress was made using old draperies.
Below: 7th grader Holleigh Jones models her couture using old CDs.
BY ALYSON WHITAKER PHOTOS BY CAMMIE CLARK Did you know it takes 1,000 years for a Ziploc baggie to biodegrade? Or, that it takes one 15-year old tree to produce 700 brown paper lunch bags? These were just a few of the facts Sunol Glen students learned as they underwent a “Lunch Box Challenge” in April during Earth Week. Students were encouraged to bring a waste-free lunch every day—more challenging than it sounds!
BY LUCINDA BENDER “Visions” at Olive Hyde Art Gallery illustrates a local photographer’s impressions of the Fremont scene. Often-unnoticed details and vistas are highlighted along with impressions of a personal nature. Gallery Curator Sandra Hemsworth states, “This show continued on page 32
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f you have diabetes, you know that limiting your carbohydrate intake can help keep blood glucose levels under control. But knowing the amount of carbs in the different foods you eat can be daunting. Food labels can help, but you need to know how to read them. And are some carbs better than others? What can food labels tell you about that? “Controlling the number of carbs is a topic that comes up regularly when people with diabetes are trying to plan their meals,” said Lorie Roffelsen, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Washington Hospital. “Food labels are a great place to start when it comes to counting carbs.” She will present “What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels” on Thursday, May 5, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West), in Fremont. The seminar is part of Washington Hospital’s free monthly Diabetes Matters education series. You can register online at www.whhs.com or call (510) 745-6556 for more information. Roffelsen will start with a basic overview of food labels and how to read them. Practically every packaged food product in the U.S. contains a standard label that gives information about the
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Washington Hospital Seminar Helps Those With Diabetes Eat Right ingredients and nutrients concompare foods so you can make you compare the ingredients in a tained in the food. better choices.” cookie to those of a granola bar, She said the first place to start Making Healthy Choices for example, you will probably is at the top, where the serving She will emphasize the need see that the fat in the granola bar size is listed. All of the informafor people with diabetes to eat a is due to seeds and nuts contion on the label is based on the “heart healthy” diet because diatained in the product, which is a serving size. betes raises the risk for heart dishealthier form of fat than what “If you are eating more or less ease. That means limiting the you would probably find in a than one serving, you need to ac- amount of calories, sodium, and cookie, which will generally be count for that,” she exmade with a saturated fat, plained. “For example, she explained. if you eat two servings, “I’ll talk about the inyou need to double the gredients and how to disamount of calories, tinguish a good choice carbs, and other nutrifrom a not-so-good ents listed to know exchoice,” she said. “For exactly what you are ample, it’s better to pick consuming.” products that use liquid The label lists the oils like olive or canola amount of calories, fat, rather than those that use cholesterol, sodium, unhealthy hydrogenated or total carbohydrates, partially hydrogenated oils, fiber, sugars, and proor saturated fats like palm tein as well as other kernel oil.” nutrients like vitamin “When I talk about A and C, calcium, and carbs, I will emphasize that iron contained in one all carbs are not created Reading food labels can help you make better decisions about the food serving. It also shows equal,” Roffelsen said. “Alyou eat and how you manage your diabetes. At an upcoming Diabetes how many calories are Matters class at Washington Hospital, Lorie Roffelsen, R.D., (above)a though the total carb from fat and how registered dietitian will provide tips on how to purchase foods that amount can be kept similar much of the fat is satu- will fit into your meal plan and help control your blood sugar, choles- depending on the portion, terol, blood pressure and weight.The class with take place on Thursday, rated and trans fat. the nutritional value can be May 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium “Labels can help you (Washington West) located at2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. very different. The better stay away from things carb choices contain whole that should be limited like carbs, cholesterol, and choosing prodgrains, a good source of B vitamins, added sugars, fat, and sodium while ucts made with healthy fats, acantioxidants, and fiber. There is a helping you ensure you eat enough cording to Roffelsen. lot of evidence that whole grains of the nutrients you need,” RofThe ingredient list on the can help to lower your risk for carfelsen said. “They also allow you to label tells the source of the fat. If diovascular disease.”
She will also discuss how to evaluate products labeled “sugar free” to help participants make choices that fit both a hearthealthy and diabetes meal plan. Roffelsen said products labeled “sugar free” may be lower in total carbohydrates, but are often higher in fat than the regular version of that product, not necessarily making it a better choice. In addition, she will talk about artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols, often found in products marketed to people with diabetes or those watching calorie intake. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners generally do not raise blood glucose levels, and sugar alcohols cause only a limited glycemic response, according to Roffelsen. She will go over the different types that are available and some of the issues that people need to be aware of when using these products. For example, consuming sugar alcohols like sorbitol in large amounts can cause diarrhea and other stomach upsets, she said. “I want to encourage people to bring a product or food label they would like to discuss or have explained,” Roffelsen said. “We can go over the label together and figure out the key information it contains about that product.” To find out about other diabetes programs, visit www.whhs.com/diabetes.
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 T U E S DAY
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Disaster Preparedness
Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?
Women's Health Conference: Women's Health Conference: Beyond Sad- Skin Health From Infancy to Maturity (New) ness - Depression (New)
Think Pink: Nutritious Think Pink: Women's CenFoods for Breast Health ter Update (Late Start) (Late Start)
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VImportant Immunizations for Healthy Adults
Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team
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Heel Problems and Treatment Options
Men's Health Fair: Stroke and Interventions Used (Late Start) Women's Health Conference: Pain and Rehabilitiation
Washington Women's Center: Heart Healthy Foods (Late Start)
Think Pink: Breast Cancer and Vitamin D
Inside Washington Hospital: Pediatric Care
Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer
Voices InHealth: Healthy Pregnancy Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting April 13, 2011
Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting April 13, 2011
Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements
Do You Suffer From Anxiety or Depression?
Have You Recently Lost Health Care Coverage?
Surgical Interventions for Sleep Apnea Voices InHealth: Washington's Community Cancer Program
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Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Washington Women's Center: Arthritis Exercise Program Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strength Training System
Cough or Shortness of Breath, What to Do About It
Heart Health for People with Diabetes
Community Based Senior Supportive Services
Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier
World Kidney Day
Prostate Enlargements and Cancer (Late Start)
Keys to Healthy Eyes
Cancer Caregivers: Complementary Therapy (Late Start)
Cancer Caregivers: Panel Discussion
Cancer Caregivers: Mobilizing Resources
Controversies in Screening Mammography
Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War? InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 1
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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting April 13, 2011
Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention
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Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Diabetes Health Fair 2010: Diabetes Health Fair 2010: Diabetes Health Fair 2010: Cooking Demonstration: Learn How Exercise Can Help Diabetes and the Kidneys Learn About Healthy Eating Diabetes
InHealth Special Report: InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection The Patient Protection and and Affordable Care Act Affordable Care Act Part 2 Part 3
Alzheimer's Disease Research Update
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting April 13, 2011
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The Latest Technology in Treating Brain Tumors and Parkinson's Disease (Late Start)
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Raising Awareness About Stroke Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting April 13, 2011
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Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Oncology Center
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Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness
Are You at Risk for Diabetes? - Learn the Signs
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting April 13, 2011 Peripheral Vascular Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment & Percutaneous (Under the Skin) Treatment
Hip Pain in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders
Kidney Disease Voices InHealth: Decisions Nutrition for People with in Cardiac Care Kidney Disease
What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You? Skin Care and Prevention Voices InHealth: Decisions of Skin Cancer in Cardiac Care Learn Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure and Slow Your Heart Rate
New Surgical Techniques for Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Insurance Information for People with Diabetes (Late Start)
Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All
Osteoporosis Update: Learn About Diagnosis and Treatment Options (Late Start)
Maintaining Heart Health with Diabetes
Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions Inside Washington Hospital: Inside Washington Hospital: Advances in Cardiac Care Patient Safety
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Group Meetings, Clinic Times Posted on Hospital’s Facebook Page Women’s Center Offers Massage and Great Classes for Mom
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hocolates, flowers – they’ve been done before. It’s time for moms and families to get creative this Mother’s Day, says Kathy Hesser, R.N., coordinator of the Washington Women’s Center. “As moms, we tend to do everything for everybody else,” Hesser says. “Mother’s Day is a great reminder to take some time out this month to do something for you and also spend some quality time with loved ones.” Give the mom in your life the gift of relaxation During the month of May, in recognition of Mother’s Day, the Washington Women’s Center is offering your choice of any 50
Hold the salt, sprinkle on the classes May is also a great time for all the moms out there to stay on top of their health. On Tuesday, May 11, the Washington Women’s Center will hold a lunch and learn lecture on treatments for urinary frequency. Dr. Mark Saleh, a urologist on the Washington Hospital medical staff will present this lecture from Noon to 1 p.m. On Monday, May 23, the Women’s Center will hold a lecture on new advances in rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Sabiha Rasheed, a rheumatologist on the Washington Hospital medical staff will discuss new treatments and self-help
During the month of May, in recognition of Mother’s Day, the Washington Women’s Center is offering a Mom’s Massage as part of healthy ways to celebrate mothers. Additionally, each week in May the center will be holding a raffle drawing for moms to win a free Mom’s Massage. Women who come to the center for a class, diagnostic exam – or to purchase a Mom’s Massage for their own mother – can fill out a ticket for a chance to win. For more information or to make a massage appointment, call (510) 608-1301.
minute massage for only $45, as part of healthy ways to celebrate mothers. The Women’s Center will be selling gift certificates for the Mom’s Massage, which may be purchased by mom herself or family members who want to treat her to a healthy and relaxing Mother’s Day gift. Certificates may be purchased throughout the month of May, but moms can schedule their massage at a date that is convenient for them. Additionally, each week in May the center will be holding a raffle drawing for moms to win a free Mom’s Massage. Women who come to the center for a class, diagnostic exam – or to purchase a Mom’s Massage for their own mother – can fill out a ticket for a chance to win. For more information or to make a massage appointment, call (510) 608-1301. Give the gift of time, family togetherness Mother’s Day is about going back to basics, Hesser says. Innovative ideas to help mom relax on her special day can help bring together the entire family. Here are Hesser’s top five sustainable gift ideas for mom this Mother’s Day: • A shared meal: Hesser recommends a healthy brunch using whole foods prepared at home by the entire family. • Potted herb: An herb such as basil can be planted in a pot decorated by your child for an extra special touch and will provide fresh seasoning for months to come. • A family walk: Spring is here! Take mom for a family walk around Lake Elizabeth and make her feel special. • Massage: Give mom the pampering she deserves with a shoulder massage or a gift certificate for a 50-minute massage at the Women’s Center. • Education: Calling all moms! Treat yourself and your family well by safeguarding your health. Take a class that focusing on your health and wellbeing. “By focusing on mom’s health, relaxation and family togetherness, you can make this the best Mother’s Day yet,” Hesser says.
programs from 7 to 8 p.m. Both classes will be held at the Washington Women’s Center Conference Room, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. To register online, please visit www.whhs.com. To learn more about these upcoming classes, call (866) 608-1301 or (510) 608-1301. Learn More About the Right Weigh Program Losing weight is not just about dieting and looking good, it's about making permanent lifestyle and behavioral changes that result in healthy and long lasting weight loss. If you or someone you know would like to join a weight management program that can improve your long term health, then a nutrition program offered through the Washington Women's Center may be just for you. “The Right Weigh” nutrition program is taught by a Washington Hospital registered dietitian and promotes activity, nutrition and behavioral lifestyle changes for long term weight loss and improved health. The program provides an initial one-on-one session supplying you with a personalized meal plan along with individualized activity and behavioral goals. Call Kathy Hesser, R.N., Washington Women's Center Coordinator at (510) 608-1356 to learn more about this fee based program.
Women’s Center services for all women To learn more about the educational, diagnostic and wellness services at the Washington Women’s Center, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter. To schedule an appointment for a mammogram screenings, call (510) 791-3410. You will need a physician order prior to your appointment date. Be sure to bring you physician order with you to avoid appointment delays.
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re you pregthe Lactation Center, nant, nursing, which has breast pumps or just looking and breastfeeding accesfor an informasories for sale and for rent. tive or fun class to sharpen (See below for clinic hours your skills as a parent or and location.) parent-to-be? Chances are “With Washington that Washington Hospital’s Hospital on Facebook, Maternal/Child Education it’s a great way for Department has the remoms to stay consources to fit your needs. nected,” Smith says. The variety of classes “The moms who come and programs ranges from to classes are savvy about potentially lifesaving, such Facebook and Twitter as CPR for Family and and we want them to Friends, to innovative and have one more place fun, like Sign, Say and Play. Washington Hospital offers a full range of childbirth and par- where they can find our For moms—and dads— enting classes to meet your needs. Classes and programs list of classes. If you go who have been through the range from potentially lifesaving classes, such as CPR for Fam- to the Web site, click the ily and Friends, to innovative and fun, like Sign, Say and Play. birthing process before, a For a complete list of classes and information, visit Facebook link for one great resource is the Parents www.whhs.com/childbirth-classes or call (510) 791-3423. more way to access our Again Package, which ininformation online. cludes the Prepared Child“We’ll be posting pregnancy, while reducing aches birth/Refresher class and the Big meeting times for programs like and pains, Karen Smith, R.N., Brother/Big Sister class. Baby ‘n’ Me and the latch clinic, clinical coordinator of the hospiThere is also the Refresher which people don’t have to registal’s Maternal/Child Education Class, for moms and coaches who Department, heartily recomter for. We also encourage people have taken Prepared Childbirth to look on Facebook for other mends Prenatal Exercise. within the last three to five years. available classes and then call us “Our exercise program has reAnd for parents expecting for more information.” ally blossomed, and now we’re multiples, there’s a class just for To see a list of Childbirth and doing it two days a week,” she says. them—aptly named Mastering Parenting classes, visit “It’s also really exciting because one Multiples. Designed to be taken www.whhs.com/childbirth-classes of our instructors teaching the in addition to Prepared Childor call (510) 791-3423 for comclass’s yoga techniques is pregnant birth, this two-hour class readies plete times, dates, locations, cost and she’s hoping to teach up until parents for the unique challenges and additional information. delivery, which is truly teaching by of multiple births, from delivery To follow Washington Hospiexample.” to breastfeeding. tal online, click the Facebook or For nursing moms, they can get For expecting moms looking Twitter logos on the Home page the supplies and support necessary to stay fit and flexible during at www.whhs.com. for successful breastfeeding through
Featured Classes and Programs Big Brother, Big Sister: Designed for children three years of age and above. This entertaining class helps siblings prepare for the arrival of a new baby. (Fee: $50) Upcoming Dates: May 7, June 4 Sibling Preparation: If you choose to have your children attend the birth of their sibling, these private sessions provide an excellent orientation. Call (510) 791-3423 for appointment. Prepared Childbirth/Refresher: This abbreviated version of the Prepared Childbirth class is designed for the mother and coach who have both taken Prepared Childbirth classes within the last
three to five years. (Fee: $75) Upcoming dates: June 11 Mastering Multiples: This class helps expecting parents master multiples from delivery to breastfeeding (designed to be taken in addition to a Prepared Childbirth class). Scheduled individually after completion of a Prepared Childbirth class. (Fee: $50) Call (510) 791-3423 for an appointment. Lactation Center Programs: Latch Clinic, offering group support for positioning and latch: Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. Beyond Newborn Clinic: Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class: April 30; May 9, 28; June 4, 27 (Fee: $40) Back to Work Breastfeeding Class: Always scheduled on Wednesdays preceding Beyond Newborn Clinic. (Fee: $35) Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. (Closed Sundays) Where: 2299 Mowry Avenue, Suite 2C, Fremont Call: (510) 494-7013, Monday through Friday
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Dodge Charger New and improved flagship IS BIGGER BETTER?
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here are numerous examples of vehicles with larger-than-original rims and rubber that are selected in order to make the automobiles look more aggressive and stylish. These upgrades are also often made to increase steering precision and grip. One of the more common upgrades of this type involves increasing the diameter of the rims a couple of inches, adding about half that amount to the tread width of a higherperformance tire, and reducing the sidewall profile sufficiently to keep the overall diameter of the rim/wheel setup the same as the original. While this “plustwo” strategy sometimes works to upgrade handling performance, it often falls flat. The key is to make suspension upgrades that keep the extra rubber flat on the road.
If you have any questions about today's topic -- or about any aspect of auto care and maintenance -- please call BAY STAR AUTO CARE. Our ASE-certified technicians will be happy to discuss all aspects of your car's upkeep. We can also provide the regularly scheduled maintenance that will make your car safer to drive, increase your gas mileage, and catch little problems before they become big repair bills. In addition, we can perform smog checks! Come on down and see why our customers love us so much. HINT: While all-season tires are the best choice for most people the majority of the time, they cannot replace snow tires for driving in anything deeper than light snow.
BY STEVE SCHAEFER he Dodge Charger has received a major overhaul as the flagship vehicle of the Dodge brand. Greatly improved quality is just part of this redesign. While there was some grousing in the Mopar enthusiast com-
Garmin navigation system, adjusted the fully automatic climate control (with humidity sensor) and played with the Audio system. I had some trouble figuring out how to set my iPod to shuffle and had to reshuffle each time I got in to the car, but the system was otherwise flawless. Chargers come in three levels:
big car, the Charger handles tautly and smoothly. Steering is upgraded with an all-new electro-hydraulic power steering system that features 25 percent quicker steering, precision road feel and improved on-center tracking; it also reduces steering noise and fuel consumption. Prices start at $25,995 for the SE, including shipping. The R/T
munity over the presence of four doors on the last generation Charger—the originals were coupes—this new one takes on some of the dramatic styling of the iconic 1968-70 models. I remember watching the 1968 Charger as it was unloaded at the dealership and being amazed at its stunning presence. While the original 1966-67 models were fastback versions of the Dodge Coronet sedan, the new ones flaunted sculpted sides, a tapered nose with hidden headlamps, extended sail panels on the roof, and dramatic tail lamps. The 2011 borrows from that car. Most notable are indentations on the hood and deep scalloped sides. Sail panels on the roof are there—but much smaller. The face is especially fierce; it no longer wears the classic ram—that now belongs to the newly separated Ram truck division. The new Dodge makes hay with the crosshatch grille design as a designator; and inside, wears that on the center of the steering wheel. Tail lamps mirror the 1969-70 models in their full-width design and include 164 LEDs for a dramatic impression. The EPA classifies Charger as “Large” so it has lots of road presence and there’s plenty of room inside. Its interior is as redone as the outside. Since Fiat began running the show, extensive changes have been made to Chrysler interiors. Plastics have a high-quality feel and look, padded and well fitted. My wife appreciated the quilted, stitched look of the door panels. The thick steering wheel feels both elegant and sporty. Situated in the center of the dash in my tester was the generously proportioned 8.4-inch (diagonal) Uconnect screen. I set destinations using the friendly
SE, R/T and R/T AWD. Dodge offers separate “lifestyle packages” too, including Rallye, Rallye Plus, R/T Plus, R/T Road & Track and R/T Max. The RT/AWD model provides an allwheel-drive system for enhanced traction in less than ideal weather conditions. My Toxic Orange Pearl Coat test car was an R/T. Among its many attractions was the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine. Putting out 370 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque, it takes the 4,253-pound car from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds. The engine sound is pleasing to the ear, and with serious attention to filtering out undesirable wind and road noise, you can hear it clearly. Fuel economy numbers are 16 City and 25 Highway per the EPA. I averaged 17.1 mpg, which is pretty good for a big sporty car, but gas moved above $4 per gallon during the Charger’s test— something to consider. The SE level uses a new 3.6liter V6 that replaces two previous V6s—a 2.7 and a 3.5. Compared to the old 2.7, the 3.6 has 63 percent more horsepower—292—and 36 percent more torque (260 lb.-ft.). Compared to the Hemi, it bumps up the fuel economy by a couple of miles per gallon and lowers the weight by a few hundred pounds, by no means a slouch. The EPA Green Vehicle numbers for the Hemi are 6 for Air Pollution and just 3 for Greenhouse Gas—unsurprising for an engine of that size and power. Charger gets new suspension and steering settings. These include all-new premium hydrobushings, combined with new monotube shock absorbers, revised spring rates and redesigned front and rear multilink suspension geometries. For a
begins at $30,995. My test car had a heaping helping of extras, including the Road & Track package ($3,000), which brought in leather seats, heated secondrow seats (nice), 20-inch chrome alloy wheels, a blacked-out grille and much more. The orange paint cost an extra $295. Several other packages added other desirable features. The bottom line was $38,835. Considering that Dodge has benchmarked BMW and other luxury nameplates for Charger, it may be a bargain. If you’re seeking a large car with large performance, the Charger is worthy of consideration.
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Gary Singh is the owner of Bay Star Auto Care at 1275 Atlantic St. near Western Ave., here in Union City. Phone: 489-3331
Steve Schaefer’s first car memories are of riding in his father’s Austin-Healey with the top down to get ice cream on a summer afternoon. He was four. As a teenager, Steve rode his bike to car dealers’ back lots to catch a glimpse of the new models when they first rolled off the truck. A founding member and currently vice president of the Western Automotive Journalists, he has been testing and writing about cars since 1992. Contact him at sdsauto@sbcglobal.net.
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received too late to fly in the war, it was purchased the next year by the military inventor and used as a cargo hauler, for aerial mapping, pest control and forest dusting. It was donated to EAA in 1983, and after more than 10 years of restoration work made its first national tour in 1994. The plane travels all around the country with a team of six: two pilots, two mechanics, and two tour directors. Hayward is the third West Coast stop on a 32-city tour that runs through September. The impressive aircraft is powered by four 1,200 horsepower engines, has a basic weight of 34,000 pounds (its gross wartime weight jumps to 65,500 pounds), a wing span of 103 feet, 9 inches and hold 1,700 gallons of fuel. All ages are welcome to fly; the plane can carry up to 10 passengers at a time and the flight lasts 20 to 30 minutes. After takeoff, passengers are free to walk around and explore, checking out the Bomb Bay, cockpit, and getting a great view of the Bay Area
SUBMITTED BY RICK LA PLANTE Should school grades take into account factors such as homework, classroom behavior and participation, or should grades primarily reflect how much a student knows? The Board of Education pondered questions like that on April 19, during a report from the District’s Grading and Assessment Task Force, made up of parents, teachers, administrators and a high school student who have been meeting since last fall to review and help lead an improvement of Districtwide grading practices. Director of Instructional Programs Joe Feldman reported that a survey of teachers conducted by the Task Force revealed a wide range of philosophies about the purpose of a grade, what it should reflect and also that teachers have different expectations for student performance. Teachers Carmen Galli of Alvarado Elementary School, Vicki Baker and Jennifer Nemecek of Alvarado Middle School and James Logan High House Principal Grace Kim -- speaking on behalf of teacher Kim Petitt -- discussed learnings from “action research” conducted in their classrooms. They found: When teachers use grading and assessment systems that more accurately reflect what students know and less about their other behaviors, more students receive passing grades. When students are allowed to turn in late homework with no penalty, more homework is actually completed. Students also become better managers of their time when they can make decisions about how to prioritize their work. When an F grade isn’t a 0, it enables stu-
from the nose section. For those who don’t have the wallet or stomach for a flight, walkthrough tours of the aircraft will be available. This fundraising event helps keep the B17 operational and in the air; a percentage of the proceeds goes to the hosting EAA/VAA Chapter 29 (Hayward) and Chapter 20 (San Carlos). Funds are used to promote interest in aviation for young kids through the Young Eagles program, which offers free monthly plane rides for kids ages 8-17. The program has recently introduced a $3,000 scholarship for flying lessons for high school students interested in pursuing a pilot’s certificate. To be eligible students must be 15 ? to 17 ? years of age, live within 50 miles of the Hayward Executive Airport, and have participated in two Young Eagles Rallies. Upcoming Young Eagle events are May 21, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 29, and December 3. To learn more visit www.eaa.org/youngeagles. Those who pay a visit to the B-17 can take home a reminder of their day with a stop at the merchandise trailer which will offer souvenirs such as T-shirts, hats, and key chains. Don’t miss the chance to view this historic airplane and take the ride of a lifetime. Flights cost $465 per person; $425 for EAA members. Walk through tours are $5, or $15 per family (children under 18). Kids under 8 are free with a paying adult; veterans and EAA members receive free admission. For more information about the B-17 tour, VAA Chapter 29 or Young Eagles program, contact Pat Polehla at (510) 7031466. You can also learn more by visiting www.vaa29.org and www.b17.org. B-17 Tour Friday – Saturday, May 6-8 Flights 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., walk through tours until 5 p.m. Hayward Executive Airport Bud Field Aviation 22005 Skywest Drive, Hayward (510) 703-1466 www.vaa29.org Cost: $5 walk through tour $465 for flight
dents to “redeem” themselves, and their attitude and belief in themselves improved. High-quality assessments enable students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in varied ways. When grades no longer are a punishment or reward for good behaviors, teachers have to create alternative strategies, which can be very difficult. When students believe that grading practices are designed to reflect what they know and not to penalize them for other factors, they understand that the grade is within their control and is fair. The Task Force concluded that a student’s grade should reflect only the student’s mastery of course content, not factors such as behavior, effort, attitude, participation and attendance. Although students should be given feedback on such elements of student performance, they should not be included in an academic grade, the Task Force believes. The Task Force has been sharing its findings with Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) at each school and through the District-wide Targeted Leadership programs. It plans to submit recommendations for Board policy on grading and assessments and create a strategic plan for expanding and deepening improved grading and assessment practices. Readers with comments or questions about the Task Force’s work can contact Mr. Feldman at jfeldman@nhusd.k12.ca.us or (510) 476-2612). Also, the Board adopted its meeting calendar for 2011-12, including the following dates: July 19, August 16, Sept. 6 and 20, Oct. 4 and 18, Nov. 1 and 15, Dec. 6 (annual organizational meeting) and 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 7 and 21, March 6 and 20, April 17, May 1 and 15, June 5 and 19.
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Police seek help in locating missing woman SUBMITTED BY LT. KELLY MUSGROVE, UNION CITY PD Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing woman. Mindy Malkin, 49, was reported missing by her husband on Thursday, April 28. Neil Malkin told police that his wife last contacted him sometime between late March and early April. Her unoccupied vehicle was located and towed from a location in San Mateo on Tuesday, April 26. Police say that when the vehicle was towed, nothing appeared suspicious or out of the ordinary. Malkin is 5’2” tall, has green eyes and long black hair. She takes medication on a daily basis and is considered at-risk since she does not have medication with her. Anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact Union City Police Department at (510) 471-1365. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling (510) 675-5207 or by sending information to tips@unioncity.org.
Fremont Crime News SUBMITTED BY DETECTIVE BILL VETERAN, FREMONT PD A man passed out inside a vehicle parked at the Valero Gas Station on Fremont Boulevard Thursday, April 28. Officers S. Hunt and Snyder arrested Michael Wong for being under the influence. He was also found in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. A resident on Lexington Street returned home from vacation to find his apartment burglarized. The suspect(s) entered the apartment through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole multiple electronic devices. The case is under investigation. Animal Control handled two dog bite cases. On Camden Avenue a 7-year-old was bit by a Labrador retriever mix on Wednesday, April 27. The child had hit the dog with a toy sword. She suffered two puncture wounds to the forearm. The case was brought to police attention by Washington Hospital. Animal Control Officer Maxfield investigated the case. Animal Control Officer Maxfield investigated another dog bite that occurred on the 3600 block of Eggers. Apparently a 5year-old child was bit, unprovoked, by a Sheppard mix, tearing off part of the child’s ear. The owners of the dog brought it to police attention by surrendering the animal for euthanasia. On Tuesday, April 26 a residential burglary occurred on 39500 block of Gallaudet Drive. Electronics, cash and jewelry were stolen. The case is being investigated by Officer Tarango. Officer Blass is investigating a Hit & Run collision that happened on Tuesday, April 26 on the 4500 block of Porter Street. The suspect's vehicle collided with a parked vehicle. Neighbors who witnessed the collision describe the suspect's vehicle as a 1980 Ford or Chevy truck with a “greenish truck bed and a white cab.”
Man taken into custody for murder SUBMITTED BY COMMANDER BOB DOUGLAS, NEWARK PD Newark Police have taken a 33-yearold into custody for murder. On Wednesday, April 27 Officers responded to a call of a “subject beating somebody up” inside a house. His hands and clothing were bloody. A 25-year-old woman was found deceased inside the house. She died from possible stab wounds, police say.
Robbery suspects apprehended SUBMITTED BY SGT. DARYL SEQUEIRA, MILPITAS PD PHOTO COURTESY OF MILPITAS PD Milpitas Police have arrested two suspects who stole bicycles. On March 11 the suspects assaulted two juveniles riding their bikes in the parking lot of the Great Mall. They rode away with the victims' bicycles. 19 year-old Milpitas Resident Johnny Phan Nguyen and a juvenile suspect were positively identified as the culprits based on information provided by victims. Both stolen bicycles have been recovered. 19 year-old Milpitas Resident Johnny Phan A criminal comNguyen was apprehended with another juplaint for robbery venile for stealing bicycles was requested from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office against Johnny Phan Nguyen. The juvenile suspect received a criminal citation and was released.
Hayward Fire Department News SUBMITTED BY CAPTAIN THOR POULSEN, HAYWARD FIRE DEPARTMENT Woman drives car into Wendy's restaurant A woman drove her car into the dining room of Wendy's restaurant located at 23969 Mission Boulevard. On Thursday, April 21 at about 12:30 p.m. 13 firefighters including three engines one truck and one battalion chief responded to the scene. The woman in her early fifties was driving a white Acura Legend. Instead of putting on the brakes, she hit the accelerator. The business, temporarily closed for inside dining, has resumed full operation. Residential Fire Firefighters extinguished a smoky blaze on Thursday, April 27 at a residence located on 1161 D Street. At about 3:18 p.m. Hayward firefighters received a call for a “possible house fire.” Witnesses saw a lot of smoke; firefighters determined that the fire started in the backyard of the residence where it apparently heated up a propane cylinder attached to a barbecue.. Structural damage is estimated at $60,000 to $80,000. No injuries were reported. Fire personnel believe the cause may have been discarded cigarettes.
Police seek indecent exposure suspect SUBMITTED BY SGT. DARYL SEQUEIRA, MILPITAS PD Police are looking for a suspect wanted for indecent exposure and a lewd act with a juvenile. Two students had just left a school campus on Tuesday, April 26 at about 3:53 p.m. when the incident happened. While walking on Sequoia Drive at Shenandoah Avenue, the girls noticed a Hispanic or Asian male adult standing on the sidewalk takcontinued on page 9
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Police seek indecent exposure suspect, continued from page 8 ing pictures of them. The suspect grabbed one of the juveniles on the shoulder and prevented her from walking past him. It is alleged that he pulled his pants down with his other hand and exposed his genitals. One of the students called a parent and the suspect fled eastbound on Shenandoah Avenue. Milpitas Police searched the area but the suspect described as a Hispanic or Asian male adult, 20 to 25 years of age has short black hair, is still at large. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, black leather jacket and blue jeans. According to police the unidentified suspect is approximately 5’-8” to 5’-10” tall and approximately 170 to 200 pounds. Anyone with any information regarding this event is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can also be given anonymously by calling (408) 586-2500 or reporting online: www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov.
Illegal marijuana cultivation suspects arrested SUBMITTED BY OFFICER GENE SMITH, MILPITAS PD PHOTOS COURTESY OF MILPITAS PD Milpitas Police seized marijuana worth $1.1 million at a residence on Stemel Way near Evans Road. Over 249 marijuana plants were confiscated from the house. On Friday evening, April 22 at about 7 p.m., during a search, detectives arrested 30 year-old Vu Thanh Tran and 40 year-old Hung Thanh Tran. Hung and his nephew Vu had converted the house into an illegal indoor marijuana growing operation. The interior of the residence had been modified, with exhaust systems, air filtration systems, growing lights and timers. Both Milpitas residents were booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for illegal marijuana cultivation.
(Left) Hung Thanh Tran and Vu Thanh Tran were booked for illegal marijuana cultivation.
Two arrested for stealing copper wire SUBMITTED BY OFFICER GENE SMITH, MILPITAS PD PHOTOS COURTESY OF MILPITAS PD A suspicious van parked behind a closed building on Los Coches Street caught the attention of Officer Frank Morales. On Saturday morning, April 23 at about 10:30 a.m. Officers Morales found copper wire, a small quantity of a suspected controlled substance and drug paraphernalia in a white-colored 1998 Dodge Ram van. The copper wire was stolen from the building. 49-year-old Milpitas resident, Bart Anthony Roby and 50-year-old Castro Valley resident Joanne Richards were arrested for burglary, possession of stolen property, conspiracy, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony vandalism. Roby was also arrested for possession of burglary tools. Both suspects were booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail.
49-year-old Milpitas resident, Bart Anthony Roby and 50-year-old Castro Valley resident Joanne Richards were arrested for burglary, vandalism and drug charges.
Wildfire Awareness Week SUBMITTED BY JENN VIANE RIESE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL The threat of wildfire is a reality throughout California and for many communities within Santa Clara County. The first week of May has been designated by Governor Jerry Brown and CAL FIRE as Wildfire Awareness Week. The Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council (SCFSC), a non-profit organization dedicated to wildfire prevention, is working with fire agencies and other partners to reach out to residents with Defensible Space Chipping Programs and Community Outreach and Education Programs. In 2010, these programs, which reduced hazardous fuels in selected areas of the county, helped protect 4,380 homes, 12,990 people, and $4.3 Billion in property values. The Fire Safe Council, Smokey Bear, and partner fire agencies, including CAL FIRE, Santa Clara County Fire Department, San Jose Fire Department, and Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department, will be participating in community events to educate the public, especially those living in Wild land Urban Interface areas, to create and maintain Defensible Space clearance around homes and structures 100 feet or to the property line (per Public Resources Code 4291 - a state law which went into effect in January 2005). Efforts are also targeted at raising awareness for fire-safe behavior for all residents, including youth, planning to visit city, county and state parks. “A large number of wildfires are human caused and therefore preventable” states FireSafe Council President, Jerry Serpa, Assistant Chief with the Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department. "Recent rain does not mean a low fire risk this year. We're facing a long, hot fire season and counting on residents to be smart and engage in fire-safe activities." To learn more about free Defensible Space Chipping Programs or volunteer with the Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council, visit www.SCCFireSafe.org or call (408) 975-9591.
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Early Filipino immigrants BY MYRLA RAYMUNDO In 1920, the first generation Filipinos came to the United States; they worked at sugar plantations in Hawaii. Pioneering Filipinos had little education so they found menial jobs such as apple pickers and agricultural workers in vegetable farms, house cleaners, helpers, dishwashers, bellboys and domestic helpers. Camps provided by owners of the plantations were their homes. They rarely went out to have fun. Also in l920, first generation Filipinos came to the United States as Merchant Marines, U.S. Navy men and relatives of others who had migrated before; some became businessmen.
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The second wave of Filipino immigrants came in l946 under Exchange Student programs. Many settled on the East Coast and became doctors, engineers, and nurses. The third and latest influx of Filipino immigrants came to the United States in the early 70’s and late 80’s. Many immigrants were professionals and relatives of families who had been here for quite a while. Some were U. S. Navy men or had worked for the U. S. Navy in the Philippines. Union City, Fremont, Hayward, Newark and outlying areas attracted many of these immigrants. In the l920’s the population in Union City was already diverse. Aside from those with Japanese, Chinese and Hawaiian ancestry, there were also Filipinos in the area.
Agustin Carig Lopez Agustin Carig Lopez belonged to the first generation Filipinos. Born on August 28, 1908, he came to the United States from his hometown in Pangasinan, Philippines in 1926 at age 17 with $5 in his pocket. Upon arrival, he met friends and arranged to work in local agricultural fields that summer. He attended Oakland High School in Oakland and held a houseboy job to support himself. The next year he moved to Berkeley High School and graduated in 1929. Soon after, he enrolled at UC, but due to the Great Depression he became a transient and traveled with a few other friends. He rode the rails to Los Angeles with the hope that the Rose Bowl
would provide an opportunity for work. Although this did not work out, he stayed in LA for one year at a Mission House where he was given a place to sleep and food. The Mission gave him a job sorting clothes. During those days he also got his food from breadlines. Friends saw him in LA and helped him get back to Berkeley and to start UC again. He completed a BA in 1936, majoring in Philosophy and Foreign Relations then received a Masters degree in Philosophy in 1939. Agustin supported himself all those years by working at a San Francisco hotel. He also began working in the insurance business; West Coast Life offered him a job to work with the Filipino community. The commission structure was unsatisfactory so he found a better contract with Western Life around 1942 and began a life insurance agency in 1943. Appointed General Agent for Western Life in 1942 through 1978, Agustin was a member of the Life Underwriters Association from 1945 through 1975. He also won several honor awards from Western Life. He is an active member of the United Methodist Church and was chairman of the Administrative Board for many years. Agustin was the first president and organizer of the first Filipino Community of Oakland, CA in 1941. He was also the first secretary of the Pacific Coast Filipino Inter-Community Organization and later the treasurer in 19411944. Agustin met his future wife, Mary Lois, in early 1944 at the Filipino community church. Agustin and his wife, Mary Lois, lived in Oakland, California. They have two married sons, David and Peter, who reside in the Bay Area. David Lopez is a Choir leader at St. Anne Church in Union City. He and his family live in Union City.
MYRLA RAYMUNDO, MBA Myrla Raymundo is the founder of the Union City Historical Museum in Union City. For the past 16 years, Myrla has served as President of the Friends of the Union City Library. She is the author of the book “Union City Through the Years..”
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SUBMITTED BY GWEN MITCHELL/MARINA HINESTROSA Get Healthy @ the Library is a dynamic partnership between Santa Clara County Library and PlaneTree Health Library to provide the public with lively and informative presentations. The lecture addresses coping and relieving chronic pain, mind-body skills for well being, and foot health, including free foot screenings. Presentations are free and open to the public. Take Charge of Your Chronic Pain Peter Abaci, MD Thursday, May 5 7 p.m. Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 293-2326
SUBMITTED BY GOSIA GIZYCKI The Ohlone Wind Orchestra presents its Spring Concert with an expressive blend of wind ensemble classics and modern music. Directed by Tony Clements, the final concert of the year will feature Matt Tropman, euphonium, in Boccalari’s Fantasia di Concerto, and exquisite selections such as Toccata Marziale by R. Vaughan Williams, Mark Hindsley’s transcription of Liszt’s Les Preludes, Rolf Rudin’s Der Traum des Oenghus Part 1, Robert Cameron’s adaptation of Franz Biebl’s Ave Maria- Angelus Domini, and many more. Ohlone Wind Orchestra Sunday, May 8 2 p.m. Smith Center at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont www.smithcenter.com (510) 659.6031 Tickets: $10-$15
SUBMITTED BY CHRIS WU Ohlone College was recently presented an award for their partnership in creating an exceptional information and communications technologies (ICT) pathway from K-12 through college. Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) is an umbrella term for the rapidly emerging, evolving and converging computer, software, networking, telecommunications, Internet, programming and information systems technologies. ICT is one of the most promising and emerging career fields with 1 in 20 jobs in 2010 and a projected 12% employment growth between 2006 and 2016. Ohlone College is hosting an ICT Symposium on how to build high quality ICT pathways for students. Some components of the event are junior high summer camps, high school articulation with the College, digital literacy as well as pathways with Cisco Networking Academies. This event is open for high school and community college ICT faculty, district administrators, coordinators, and counselors. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided at the event. For more information or to sign up for this event, please email Chris Wu at cwu@mpict.org or visit ohlone.edu/go/ictpathway. ICT Symposium: Friday, May 6 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-979-7941 www.ohlone.edu FREE
Sunol Glen School Board meeting review BY ALYSON WHITAKER The April 19 meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board began with some good news: the three precautionary layoff notices issued to teachers at the March meeting have been rescinded. Enrollment for the 2011/2012 school year is strong, and at this point, no cuts in teaching staff are projected. Jaime Hintzke (Community Relations Coordinator for Alameda County Health Agency, School Health Services) presented 7th grader Winnie Chen with an award for her participation in the CPR-7 program. Over the course of the program, Winnie trained 51 friends and family members on the basics of CPR and the importance of performing chest compressions on an unconscious person until medical aid arrives. Winnie had the second highest number of trainees in all of Alameda County, and out of 15,000 7th graders! A representative from District 6 County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer’s office also presented a certificate of commendation to Winnie, for excellent community outreach. Members of the 8th grade class reported on their recent trip to Washington DC. Over the course of their trip, they visited several historical points of interest, including the White House, National Monument, Korean War Memorial, and Jamestown, among others. The trip was informative and educational, and a whole lot of fun! The Board opened a discussion on the Inter-district Transfer Policy of the district. Currently, more than 75 percent of students in attendance at Sunol Glen are inter-district transfers from neighboring school districts. Alameda County Office of Education is in the process of streamlining the transfer request forms so that it is the same for all districts within the county. However, many districts have a supplemental form for transfer students to sign acknowledging grounds for revoking the transfer. It was proposed that Sunol Glen USD create a contract for transfer students and their parents to sign acknowledging that academic failure, repeated and ongoing behavioral problems, or low attendance are all grounds for revoking the trans-
fer. Those students with an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or in the Resource Program would be exempt, unless it becomes clear that services are needed which Sunol Glen USD is not able to provide. Discussion regarding the policy also included the importance of early intervention and increased communication with parents of those students who are at risk. Board members as well as Molly Barnes, Principal/Superintendent emphasized that Sunol Glen USD is committed to accepting students and helping them to succeed. However, there are times when one teacher and a single grade-level class make it difficult to serve the needs of a struggling student. During the meeting, Molly Barnes recognized three Sunol Glen employees for their outstanding contributions to the district. Janet Boorujy, Resource Specialist was acknowledged for making a special difference. Lowell Hoxie, Facilities/Safety Manager was honored for all his efforts to beautify the grounds and maintain safety at the school. Suzette Takei, 7th grade teacher, was honored as the Sunol Glen USD Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Takei has been instrumental in bringing numerous programs and ideas to fruition, as well as working with other teachers to improve the math curriculum and instruction at the school. Suzette will be recognized at the Alameda County celebration in October. During closing comments, Board President Neil Davies commented on the Caltrans project widening Niles Canyon. He expressed concern about the environmental impact and implications of the project, and questioned whether the school board could draft a resolution stating its opposition to submit to Caltrans. In addition, he gave an update on the gravel parking lot at the school, which is owned by San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Discussions are underway regarding improvements to the land, including paving the property as well as reaching a more extended occupancy agreement. The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17.
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BY FOSTER KLUG ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL, South Korea (AP), Apr 27 - Jimmy Carter has a remarkable track record on North Korea, credited with a 1994 nuclear deal that may have averted a war. But does the former American president, currently on a three-day mission to Pyongyang, have any peacemaking magic left? Officials in Seoul and Washington have so far put little stock in his ability to engineer a breakthrough in long-stalled, acrimonious nuclear negotiations. Han Sung-joo, South Korea's foreign minister during Carter's 1994 trip, said in an interview Wednesday that ``both South Korea and the U.S. government are a little bit wary of Mr. Carter trying to represent North Korea in a better light than it actually is.'' Despite widespread skepticism, however, interest is still high about whether the Nobel Peace laureate might thaw frigid ties between North Korea and the outside world. Carter generates real respect and fondness in the North. Carter and the former leaders of Finland, Norway and Ireland are in Pyongyang this week, hoping for talks with leader Kim Jong Il and his son and heir apparent Kim Jong Un. They've met with the foreign minister and the president of the North's parliament, though it was unclear whether they would talk with the Kims. In a blog entry posted Wednesday, Carter acknowledged that relations between North and South Korea “are currently at rock bottom,” but he said he had consistently heard during his trip that the North wants to improve ties with Washington.
BY CHRIS KAHN AP ENERGY WRITER NEW YORK (AP), Apr 28 Exxon made almost $11 billion and practically apologized for it. Sensing public outrage over gasoline prices that have topped $4 in some states, the company struck a defensive posture Thursday after posting some of its best quarterly financial results ever. Exxon said it had no control over high oil prices. It said it's one of the biggest taxpayers in the United States. It cast federal subsidies as “legitimate tax provisions” that keep jobs at home, and cast itself as a victim of Washington scapegoating. “They feel they have to demonize our industry,” said Ken Cohen, Exxon's vice president for public affairs.
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He said he hoped to leave North Korea “with a positive and constructive message” and to “help North Korea become less mysterious to outsiders.” Carter's group is wading into a difficult situation: It has been more than two years since nuclear negotiators from the United States and neighboring nations last met with the North in an effort to persuade Pyongyang to abandon its atomic weapons programs. Since then, the North has conducted missile and nuclear tests and proudly unveiled a new nuclear facility that could give it another way to make atomic bombs. Late last year, the North Korean military rained artillery shells on a front-line island, killing two South Korean civilians as well as two marines. Seoul also accuses Pyongyang of sinking a warship in March 2010, killing 46 South Korean sailors. The United States says it won't push forward on nuclear talks until South Korea is satisfied that the North has taken responsibility for last year's bloodshed. Pyongyang has shown no willingness to apologize and denies involvement in the ship sinking. Enter Carter, 86, whose credentials as a North Korea specialist largely stem from his drama-filled trip to Pyongyang in 1994. At the time, the North had expelled international nuclear inspectors and was threatening to destroy Seoul. Many feared war would erupt. Carter, traveling with then President Bill Clinton's approval, met directly with Kim Il Sung, the country's revered founder and father of the current leader, just weeks before the president's death. Those talks set up U.S.-North Korean negotiations that resulted
in a deal that called for freezing the North's nuclear facilities in exchange for proliferation-resistant power reactors. The accord fell apart in 2002, after the George W. Bush administration claimed North Korea had embarked on a secret uranium enrichment program. Carter is traveling this week as a private citizen. The State Department says he is carrying no special messages. South Korea has played down the visit, saying it didn't have high hopes that Carter’s trip would change North Korea’s attitudes. A spokeswoman for South Korea’s president said Wednesday there were no plans for a meeting between Carter and President Lee Myung-bak, despite interest by Carter's group. Conservatives, never fans of the liberal Carter, have been blistering about his trip to Pyongyang. The Wall Street Journal in an opinion piece Wednesday offered a stinging assessment, saying the message the North Koreans give Carter “to carry back is likely to be a demand that the U.S. send someone with greater stature to Pyongyang or they will continue to escalate tensions.” But Carter's visit could also be valuable at a time when, with few official contacts, determining Pyongyang's motivations and goals is often guesswork and left to unofficial envoys. Government talks are preferable, Joel Wit, a former State Department official responsible for implementing the 1994 deal, wrote recently. “But at a time when they aren't talking, unofficial channels of communication run by seasoned practitioners can be indispensable.”
What's more, the company argued, it doesn't even make that much money selling gasoline. Exxon's profit of $10.65 billion for the first quarter was its highest since it made $14.83 billion in the third quarter of 2008, a record for a publicly traded company. The first-quarter results were also the best among the big oil companies, which have reported improved results this week. As oil company profits approach levels of three years ago, when gas prices last spiked in the United States, the industry is fighting a renewed push from President Barack Obama and Democrats to end its $4 billion a year in taxpayer subsidies. This week, the industry's lobbying group touted the 9.2 million jobs that depend on Big Oil
and rolled out a study showing that oil and gas stocks are excellent investments for public pension plans. Before it even came out with the quarterly results, Exxon pleaded its case on a company blog, saying it was not to blame for high gas prices. Then Cohen took an unusual step and spoke to reporters after Exxon reported the big profits. He said Exxon pays more taxes than any other company in the Standard & Poor's 500 index $59 billion in the United States over the past five years. After taxes, the company earned $41 billion from U.S. operations during that period. Drivers and politicians may still need some convincing. Gas costs more than $4 a gallon in eight states and the District of Columbia. The national average is $3.89 and has risen for 37 straight days. At a time when most people aren't getting raises, gas has risen 81 cents a gallon this year. High gas prices ate into the nation's overall economic growth in the first three months of this year.
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The economy grew at a 1.8 percent annual rate, slower than the 3.1 percent at the end of last year. Cohen has a point that Exxon doesn't control the price of oil or gasoline. Oil is traded around the world on public exchanges, and experts point out that the world is consuming more oil now than it did before the recession, raising demand. When oil prices go up at the exchange, Exxon sells oil for more money to refiners and other buyers. Gasoline is made from oil. So while gas prices can rise and fall based on other factors, like refining problems or natural disasters, they generally go up as oil prices rise on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Exxon noted that only 6 percent of its profit came from refining and selling gas in the United States. Other parts of its business, like selling oil and natural gas overseas, accounted for much more. Argus Research analyst Phil Weiss finds that argument reasonable. But oil companies will struggle to win over people as long as they're making billions of dollars every quarter, he said. “They get these high profits and people get upset. That's what politicians respond to,” Weiss said. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi called for a vote on ending taxpayer subsidies to oil companies next week. “There is no reason American taxpayers should subsidize Big Oil's profits,” Pelosi said. The tax provisions at issue include some rules put in place as long ago as 1913 and more recent ones designed to encourage companies to invest in the United States. For instance, a 2004 rule that gives oil and other companies a special deduction for their U.S. operations could save the oil industry $18.2 billion over 10 years. A rule that allows faster depreciation of the value of oil and gas wells could save independent companies - those that only explore and produce oil but don't refine it - about $11 billon over a decade. Exxon officials said it would be unfair for Obama to end oil subsidies while keeping similar incentives for renewable energy. The Obama administration and clean energy advocates argue that profitable companies do not need special tax treatment while newer industries deserve breaks until they can establish themselves.
It's not likely, though, that Exxon would give up its subsidies if the government also removed them for solar, wind and other renewables. “Getting into trade-offs is not really helpful,” Exxon Vice President Bill Colton said. Environmental groups say the industry needs no taxpayer help. “Why does an industry that makes this much money need $4 billion in tax subsidies?” asked Bob Keefe, spokesman for the Natural Resources Defense Council. “Why can't we use that tax money to improve and expand other alternatives, increase vehicle efficiency, better public transportation that would reduce our dependence on oil?” Exxon counters that the government shouldn't decide which energy companies succeed and which fail. Whichever fuel source “produces the biggest bang for the buck for the consumer” will be the one the market settles on, Cohen said. The main reason the industry is doing well is that oil prices were up 20 percent from the same period last year. Exxon's profit was 69 percent higher than the $6.3 billion it earned a year earlier. Revenue increased 26 percent, to $114 billion. The rise in oil prices allowed Exxon to make more money despite producing 3 percent less oil overseas, about 2 million barrels per day, partly because of storms in the Middle East. Exxon sold crude in international markets for about $101 a barrel, up 36 percent from a year ago. In the U.S., Exxon sold oil for about $93 per barrel, up 27 percent from a year ago. Exxon's per-share earnings of $2.14 beat Wall Street estimates by 10 cents, but oil industry stocks fell anyway because investors fear that demand for gas, which has fallen over the past month compared with last year, will keep dropping in the United States. Exxon Mobil Corp. shares lost 94 cents to $86.84 in afternoon trading. The company has increasingly focused on producing natural gas, which it expects to replace coal as the second most important fuel source after petroleum within the next decade. Last year it acquired XTO Energy to become the largest U.S. natural gas producer. --AP Energy Writer Jonathan Fahey contributed to this story from New York.
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Chevron profit rises 36 percent on high oil prices AP WIRE SERVICE SAN RAMON, California (AP), Apr 29 - Chevron Corp. said Friday its first-quarter net income rose 36 percent, the latest strong earnings report from a major oil company. Chevron earned higher prices for its oil around the globe. In the U.S., Chevron sold its oil for an average price of $89 per barrel in the last quarter, compared with $71 a year ago. Internationally, Chevron sold oil for an average price of $95 per barrel, compared with $70 a year earlier. These higher prices led to a $1.25 billion increase in profit from exploring for and producing oil and gas. Refining profits more than doubled, to $622 million. In all, Chevron's net income rose to $6.21 billion, or $3.09 per share, from $4.55 billion, or $2.27 per share a year ago. The results topped Wall Street expectations and marked Chevron's best three months since it earned $7.9 billion in the third quarter of 2008. Analysts say Chevron was able to cut costs while enjoying higher oil prices. The company agreed to sell a refinery in the United Kingdom and other assets in Europe, the Caribbean and Africa that lowered profit margins. Chevron earned $25 in profit for every barrel of oil it sold, compared with $20 for ExxonMobil, according to Phil Weiss of Argus Research. “The lower their expenses are, the less sensitive they are to oil prices,” Weiss said. Gasoline prices have topped $4 per gallon in nine states plus the District of Columbia. As oil company profits approach levels of three years ago, when gas prices last spiked in the United States, the industry is fighting a renewed push from President Barack Obama and Democrats to end its $4 billion a year in taxpayer subsidies. On Thursday, Exxon Mobil reported net income of almost $11 billion, its best quarter making $14.83 billion in the July-September period of 2008. That's the record for a publicly traded company. Also, Shell's profit rose 60 percent to about $9 billion in the first quarter. France's Total SA made about $5.8 billion, up 50 percent. ConocoPhillips' earnings rose 43 percent. Chevron's revenue rose 25 percent to $60.34 billion in the quarter. The increase in oil prices was partially offset by lower prices in the U.S. for natural gas. International natural gas prices rose slightly. Chevron shares rose 59 cents to $109.40 in afternoon trading.
Virgin Galactic seeking private spaceship pilots AP WIRE SERVICE MOJAVE, Calif. (AP), Apr 15 - Virgin Galactic is seeking people with the right stuff. The Antelope Valley Press in California says the spaceline founded by Sir Richard Branson has put out a call for pilots to operate its SpaceShipTwo spacecraft and WhiteKnightTwo mother ship. Those selected would fly during development testing currently under way and commercial operations at some point in the future. The company is looking for test pilots
who graduated from a respectable flight school and who have a minimum of 3,000 hours of flying experience. Prior spaceflight experience is a plus, but not required. Virgin Galactic plans to fly tourists on brief suborbital flights at a cost of $200,000 per person. SpaceShipTwo is based on the design of SpaceShipOne, the first private manned craft to reach space. Information from: Antelope Valley Press, http://www.avpress.com
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his is the fourth in a series of articles individually highlighting the six Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities, as the Ohlone College Foundation’s 2011 Citizen of the Year. This week’s focus is on the Rotary Club of Fremont and a snapshot of the contributions that have earned them the Citizen of the Year title. The Rotary Club of Fremont was chartered in June 1963, and is the second oldest Rotary Club in Fremont. From the beginning, the Club’s strength has been in its diversity of interest. It began as a true cross-section of the business and professional life of the community and has continued this trend over the past 40 years. As a service club, the expertise of our members has been essential to providing valuable insights into the needs of the community. The list of local and international organizations and programs we support is extensive and includes: ABODE Services Alameda County Library Foundation American High School
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Family Service of the Tri-Cities Fremont Family Resource Center Fremont Symphony Children’s Concerts Friends of Children with Special Needs Kidango League of Volunteers Meals on Wheels Oliveira Elementary School Rotary’s Polio Plus program SAVE Shelter Box USA StarStruck Theatre Tri-City Elder Coalition Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation From 2007 to 2010, our Club also sponsored an international project called Stop Pediatric Aids Now (or Project SPAN) targeted at reducing the transmission of AIDS from mother to infant in southwestern China, where transmission rates were very high.Various other Rotary Clubs in Fremont and the Bay Area joined in to support this project, which was hugely successful.
This year, our focus has been on raising funds for local charities that have been hurt by the recession and for the polio eradication efforts. We have done a community service project at Cabrillo elementary school, and are currently working on a project for ABODE (formerly Tri-City Homeless Coalition). We have also received a grant to provide laptops and mentoring to four at-risk high school students. And just for fun and fellowship, our Rotary Club has held a barbecue attended by close to 60 Rotarians and family members, a dinner & theater night at Beach Blanket Babylon in San Francisco, and a Day at the Racetrack at Golden Gate Fields. Lastly, we mixed vocational service with fun by hosting a mixer with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce! The Citizen of the Year Champagne Luncheon is the last major social event before summer for community members in Fremont, Newark, and Union City. It is held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the beautiful Ohlone College Newark Center on Cherry Street in Newark. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit coy.ohlone.edu or call 510-659-6020. This article was edited from information written by Nina Moore of the Rotary Club of Fremont.
SUBMITTED BY VAN MAI After the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, hundred of thousands South Vietnamese left Vietnam by boat or by walking to Thailand. The fortunate ones, who made it to the free countries, had to start a new life with two empty hands. Vietnamese women had to singlehanded earn a living to raise their children in a complex society. Sân Kh?u Vi?t Cali Performing Arts and Milpitas Public Libray proudly present a bilingual English/Vietnamese play "Mother and I" which reveals Vietnamese women’s struggles to maintain Vietnamese culture within the generation gap. A discussion about raising children and generation gap issues will follow the play. Mother and I Sunday May 8 3:30 p.m. Bilingual English/Vietnamese play Milpitas Public Library 160 N. Main St., Milpitas (408) 859-3120 www.skvc.org Free admission / parking
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Enter Southland Mall’s Facebook contest to win a new living room
California Wushu Academy believes that many good deeds are un-rewarded. “We all know that negativity will not improve a situation, but complimenting or rewarding a job well done will actually prompt more of those good activities” A Good Deed Contest open to any youth 18 years of age and under was launched in March and will end on May 15, 2011. Entry is easy; submit an essay about a good deed you have done and the winner who submits the best essay will receive a brand new computer. For more details, call (510) 979-9886 or visit www.FremontMartialArts.com
SUBMITTED BY CARMEN HERLIHY Southland Mall is looking for the most "Marvelous Mom" in town. "Kids" 18 years and older are invited on Facebook to explain why their mom is the best. Just visit the Southland Mall Facebook page and click on the "Marvelous Mom" tab to describe why mom is marvelous in 150 words or less. One grand prize winner will be selected to win a Broyhill living room set, worth $4,399, featuring furniture pieces from their Perspectives collection including a sofa, two chairs, square coffee table and a $250 mall gift card. Wednesday, May 11 is the deadline for entries. The winner will be announced on May 17, 2011. To enter, visit the Southland Mall Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthlandMall
Peace Officers Memorial Run SUBMITTED BY JONATHAN B. LANCE The California Peace Officers’ Association invites everyone to a very special event honoring those who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty, while making our lives safer. The Third Annual California Peace Officers’ Association’s Memorial Run and Family Barbecue will be held on Saturday, May 7 at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, Pleasanton. This is an extraordinary way to salute those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, while at the same time supporting their families and co-workers who are left behind to cope with the tragic loss. All proceeds from this family oriented event will go directly to the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) (California Chapter), a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to assist with the rebuilding of lives of surviving
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family members and affected coworkers of law enforcement officers killed. Each year, between140 and 160 officers are killed, while carrying out their sworn duties. Their families and co-workers are left to cope with these tragic losses. C.O.P.S has more than 15,000 members and provides resources and assistance to help these families rebuild shattered lives. There is no membership fee to join C.O.P.S., for the price paid is already too high. The Memorial Run’s 10K & 5K Walk & Run courses are made up of small rolling-hill trails that run throughout the scenic Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. The Kid’s 1-Mile Fun Run is laid out through a portion of the park’s lawn area. Awards will be given three deep in designated age groups in the 5K and 10K runs for both male and female participants. Special awards will also be given
to all kids participating in the Kids’ Fun Run. The entry fee for the 10K or 5K Walk/Run is $30 pre-registered or $35 on race-day. The Kids’ Fun Run is $15 pre-registered or $20 on race-day. Entry fee will include T-shirt, beverages and a delicious barbecue lunch, catered by Outback Steakhouse. The family BBQ begins at 11 a.m., and includes the Outback Burger or Chicken Sandwich, side salad, chips, and fruit. Run entrants receive a meal ticket with paid race registration - extra meal tickets can be purchased at the event for $10 (adults) and $7 (kids 12 and under).
The Memorial Run will be held at Shadow Cliffs Regional Regional Park, located at 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton. Checkin and race-day registration will open at 7:30 a.m., 10K will start at 8:20 a.m. 3and the 5K will follow at 9:00 a.m. The Kid’s Mile will begin around 10:15 a.m. The post-race awards ceremony and barbeque are scheduled to start around 11:00 a.m. For more CPOA Memorial Run information and/or an application, contact On Your Mark Events at (209) 795-7832, or visit www.onyourmarkevents.com. To register online go to Active.com.
CA Police Officers Memorial Run Saturday, May 7 7:30 a.m. (registration) Shadow Cliffs 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton (209) 795-7832 www.onyourmarkevents.com
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Tri-City Stargazer MAY 4 – MAY 10, 2011 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: This week Mercury completes its episode of backtracking that began mid-March. In the days since it turned direct on April 23, it has been retracing former steps. Symbolically this suggests that plans or ideas first conceived in March have been subjected to a variety of changes and new definitions. If they survived myriad conversions, they are now ready to be completed in final form (at least as final as anything ever becomes). This phenomenon also represents encouraging news and resolutions for those who have experienced typical Mercury difficulties with communications or computer systems in recent weeks. Aries: (Mar 20—Apr 19) You may now be ready to move on a decision which has been pending for several weeks. Although a partner or significant other may be resistant, you have decided your plan is right for you. Finding a way to live out a fresh new outlook on life is important to your sense of well being. Taurus the Bull: (Apr 20—May 20) The new moon occurred in your sign on May 3rd and you are looking at new ways to refresh your perspective. There is assistance from your unconscious or from behind the scenes to help you see yourself in a new light. Perhaps someone from your past may get in touch and help you remember positive traits you had forgotten. Gemini: (May 21 – Jun 20) Read the lead paragraph carefully because it particularly pertains to you. Events and social plans may now be fulfilled after a delay of three or more weeks. Your communication talent may be needed to arbitrate or negotiate two factions. Love and social life in general are favored. Cancer: (Jun 21 – Jul 20) This is a period in which your knowledge of people, what they know and what they can do, will serve you in good stead. Career and social life is given a green light to proceed. Your attention turns to plans for travel, education, or spiritual life.
This is a fine time to come out of your shell. Leo: (Jul 21 – Aug 20) The new moon of April 3 has brought you a new idea related to your career or life direction. It may not quite fit the establishment’s ideal or usual customs, but it is worth a try, at least for two or three weeks. Nothing is gained by constantly maintaining the traditional path. Sometimes crossing the line is a creative thing. Virgo: (Aug 21 – Sep 20) Mercury is your ruling planet, so read the lead paragraph carefully. Confusion or difficulties in the territory of “shared resources” may now clear up and move forward. "Shared resources" include partnership money, insurance benefits, investments, debt, or anything of value jointly held between you and another. Another level of this is energy shared intimately. Libra: (Sep 21 – Oct 20) Now is a time in which you are experiencing significant communications with others in your life. This may include partners, close friends, clientele, and even open competitors. You are more available emotionally to those persons who need you now. Your ability to stabilize and be calm in drastic situations is needed. Scorpio: (Oct 21 – Nov 20) You are ready for an adventure, a change. You still have many irons
in the fire and cannot shift gears as rapidly as you wish. Your body needs to exercise, to be out in the sunshine. It will brighten your mood to use your energy physically. Watch for a change in focus near May 11. Sagittarius: (Nov 21 – Dec 20) This is a week of general good fortune. Buy a lottery ticket or play a round of poker with some friends. The thumbs are up in the world of romance and/or new creative ventures. Those with children have cause to smile with pride. Your attitude is bright and shiny. Everyone will enjoy being with you. Capricorn: (Dec 21 – Jan 20) This is a quiet week. It will give you time to prepare for a significant test of will during the next couple of weeks. Gather your thoughts and clarify your priorities now so you can be certain about what you want in life. You might think about where on the list is “fun.” Have you become so somber that you have forgotten play? Aquarius: (Jan 21 – Feb 20) You may have embarked on a new adventure that is related to education, language, and technical pursuits. This is a quiet week in which you can absorb all the action of the past two months. You might consider keeping a diary or a journal in order to keep track of the multiple things you are learning.
Pisces: (Feb 21 – Mar 20) You may be discovering chemicals to which your body has become allergic or over-reactive. Pay attention to the warning signs. Applause and encouragement for who you are and what you do is coming your way. You may have
had no idea how much your interactions have been noticed by others. But here is the proof.
Are you interested in a personal horoscope? Vivian Carol may be reached at (704) 366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments (fee required).
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Pat Kite’s Garden
BY PAT KITE
All-Day restaurantstyle dining services, a fabulous cafe and room service on request serve residents who are on the go or those ready to relax at the end of the day. The richly appointed common areas, library, game room, and patio complete the total living experience.
Mother's Day Tea & Crumpets
Thursday, May 5th There's no better way to show your appreciation than to enjoy an enchanting afternoon in our elegant courtyard with the special woman in your life. Come be our honored guest as we delight in an afternoon of tea tasting, pastries, and an assortment of Tea time treats. Please RSVP Seatings are very limited, please reserve early!
I always get so excited when I see a butterfly. When I first moved here, there were lots of butterflies. I even had woolly bear caterpillars in my garden. Now, of course, progress has given us acres of beautiful concrete, but once in a while a brave yellow swallowtail, a feisty orange and black monarch, or even a frisky buckeye will enter my garden. My garden is, of course, planted to attract butterflies. I have four towering Buddleia, alternatively called “the Butterfly Bush,” which are usually totally ignored. There are Hollyhocks, Penstemon, Nasturtiums, Mallow, oodles of Roses, lemons, entirely too much Lily of the Nile, Columbine, Alyssum, Salvia, Lavender, and Rosemary. They are listed as butterfly attractors. Doesn’t happen. Even the once prolific small cabbage white butterfly has moved elsewhere. But gardeners, as always, sometimes live on
hope. Butterfly tales have been with us for simply forever. A North American Pima Indian myth tells that the creator, Chiowotmahki, took the form of a butterfly. He flew over the world until finding a suitable place for mankind. In the folklore of multiple citified countries, there is still the belief that the butterfly is the soul of man. In not-so-long ago south Germany, some thought that the dead are reborn as children who fly about as butterflies. And, if you take a close look at some portraits of medieval angels, you may find they have butterfly wings rather than bird wings. These days, when travelling, you may come upon butterfly farms. San Diego Wild Animal Park has one, so does the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Here the butterflies are like rainbows, and without much coaxing may sit on your finger and meditate. Looking up butterfly farms on the Internet, I was amazed to see that you can get butterflies for
wedding and special occasion release. I think that would be nicer than pigeons that go splat. I’m sure you already know that butterflies originate as teensy eggs laid on plants. After that you get caterpillars. If your neighbors haven’t pestified the environment, the caterpillars survive. They will eventually wrap themselves in a protective hard plain covering usually called a “pupa.” Within this, after a week or two, a butterfly very slowly and carefully emerges. Maya Angelou wrote, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Sometimes, when a butterfly does come dancing by, I just stop and am happy. The sight can actually improve my entire day, just like that! There is an old Irish blessing. “May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun and find your shoulder to light on. To bring you luck, happiness and riches today, tomorrow and beyond.“ For me, for you.
TRI-CITY GARDEN CLUB MEETINGS: Friends of Heirloom Flowers Work Parties - Every Tuesday - at Shinn Park, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1251 Peralta near Mowry, Fremont (510) 656-7702 Bring gloves and tools. - Social Hour afterward Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Niles Rose Garden - 36501 Niles Boulevard, Fremont Bring gloves and tools. [Across Driveway from Mission Adobe Nursery] Contact Joyce Ruiz: 659-9396 or Caryl Gentile: 557-9246 Meetings are held quarterly. Call for details Fremont Senior Center Garden Club First Friday of each month, 2 p.m. Janice Anderman, program coordinator 510-790-6602 Fremont Garden Club The Fremont Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month, February - October, in members’ homes & gardens, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Locations are posted on the Fremont Garden Clubs’ web site at www.fremontgardenclub.org or email: fremontgardenclub@hotmail.com
SUBMITTED BY AHVA AFNANI From April 21 to May 2, the Fremont Baha'i community celebrated the Festival of Ridvan (“paradise”), the holiest period of the Baha’i calendar, commemorating the Baha’i Founder's 1863 declaration as God's messenger for today. Baha'i communities across the United States held gatherings for fellowship and devotions, as well as annual elections for the faith's leadership at the national and local levels. Muin Afnani, a Fremont resident, represented the Baha'i electoral unit of Alameda County. Along with 170 other delegates from around the country, Muin Afnani attended the 103rd National Convention at the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette, Ill., from April 28 to May 1, 2011 to elect the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. Muin Afnani has been elected to the National Spiritual Assembly (a body of nine members) each year since 2007. In Fremont, Ridvan [pronounced RIZ-von] the annual election for the Local Spiritual Assembly of Fremont took place on April 20th. Similar gatherings to elect Baha'i Local Spiritual Assemblies have taken place in more than 1,000 American towns and cities.
PAT KITE L. Patricia [Pat] Kite’s several garden books include KISS Guide to Gardening, Gardening Wizardry for Kids, Raccoons, Ladybug Facts and Folklore and Silkworms. They may be found at Amazon.com and Alibris.com.
Baha'u'llah, the Founder of the Baha’i Faith, announced in 1863 that He was God's Messenger for today and the Promised One of all earlier religions. Baha'u'llah declared His mission to a small group of followers on an island on the Tigris river in Baghdad where He pitched His tent for 12 days. The first (April 21), ninth (April 29) and twelfth (May 2) days of Ridvan are considered holy days on which Baha'is suspend work. After His declaration, Baha'u'llah was sentenced to perpetual confinement in the prison-city of Akka (now in Israel) where He passed away in 1892. Baha'u'llah taught that in an age of universal education, there’s no longer a need for clergy. Instead, he provided an administrative framework of elected, nine-member councils at the local, national and international levels. All Baha'i elections occur by secret ballot and plurality vote, without candidacies, nominations or campaigning. There are more than 180 National Spiritual Assemblies and 11,000 Local Spiritual Assemblies around the world. Baha’is 21 years of age or older are eligible to vote and be elected to serve on spiritual assemblies. The Baha'i Faith is the youngest of the world’s independent monotheistic religions and one of the fastest-growing with about 170,000 members throughout the United States. Baha’is view the world’s major religions as part of a single, progressive process through which God reveals His will to humanity. Major Baha'i tenets include the oneness of humanity, equality of men and women, eradication of prejudice, harmony of science and religion, universal education and world peace. To learn more about the Baha'i Faith in America, visit www.bahai.us.
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Travel ball Tryouts for Age group U14 Sat. May 7th at 4pm and Sat. May 14th at 4pm Both located at Centennial Park in Hayward 24000 Amador Street Hayward for more info contact Felix Sifuentes 510-265-4936
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Theatre Review
For tickets call (510) 885-3118 or online at http://class.csueastbay.edu/theatre/Ticket_Reservations.php. Campus parking is $2 per hour at
BY DIANE DANIEL PHOTO BY ELEAKIS PHOTOGRAPHY “Seven Deadly Sins,” considered to be one of the masterpieces of the musical stage, is part symphony, part opera, part ballet. This rarely done work comes to the Cal State East Bay (CSUEB) theatre in Hayward. Most theater buffs are familiar with Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht as the creators of "The Threepenny Opera.” After fleeing Nazi Germany, Weill was commissioned to write a ballet for a small ballet company in Paris, and decided to make it a singing piece featuring his wife. He invited Brecht to write the lyrics and what they came up with was a morality play turned on its head. Marc Jacobs, director and assistant professor of Theatre and Dance, said, “In ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ they created a comic-tragic comment on capitalism in a fantasyland America that neither man had been to at that time.” The story concerns two sisters, Anna 1 and Anna 2, respectively a singer and a dancer. Their family – the mother is a bass in drag! – has sent the two sisters to wander the country for seven years to make enough money to build "a little house by the Mississippi in Louisiana." In each city Anna 2, the soulful one, encounters a different "sin." But, Anna 1, the "practical" one, constantly convinces Anna 2 to ignore her scruples and sell herself for cash. True to Brecht's sense of irony, the sin is whatever gets in the way of the sisters making money. Jacobs chose this classic to involve a large number of students from both music and theatre and dance departments. He also wanted to find a piece where he could work with colleagues Eric Kupers, assistant professor of theatre and dance who co-directs and does the choreography, and Buddy James, associate professor of music, who will conduct the CSUEB orchestra. Jacobs said, “At a time when we are seeing the disappearance of a middle class in this country, union-busting, and a
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mentality of 'the rich take all' ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ is especially relevant. Also, it exposes our students to two of the creative giants of the 20th century, Kurt Weill and Bertholt Brecht, who both revolutionized theater and music.” The director cast Layna Chianakis, head of San Jose State University’s Opera Workshop, in the lead role. She is supported by CSUEB music students Gabriel Cohen, David Zelenka, Yejing Zhang, and Owen McInnis, as well as 20 dancers. "Like all the great singers, Chianakis grabs your soul and takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride!” said Jacobs.
Structure Fire SUBMITTED BY BATTALION CHIEF SCOTT BROWN Milpitas Fire Department units responded to the report of a structure fire located at 198 Evergreen Way in Milpitas at 2:48pm on April 30. First arriving fire department units observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the windows of the second floor of the two-story home. Firefighters searched the home for any trapped occupants and once confirmation was received that all family members were safely outside of the home, firefighters initiated fire extinguishment using hose lines, power tools, and ladder trucks. Milpitas Police Officers assisted in the evacuation of nearby homes as a precaution. No injuries were reported. Firefighters from San Jose Fire Department and Fremont Fire Department assisted with firefighting efforts and city coverage during this 2-alarm fire. Personnel and resources utilized to control this incident included 28 firefighters, 4 Engine Companies, 1 Mobile Command Unit, 3 Ladder Trucks, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit and 5 police officers. Assistance was also received from the Santa Clara County Fire Associates, American Red Cross, and Pacific Gas & Electric. The incident was bought under control in 40 minutes. The fire is currently under investigation. Estimated property loss has not yet been determined.
meters, or $5 per day, per vehicle from 5 p.m. Friday-midnight Sunday. Seven Deadly Sins Friday and Saturday, May 6-7 8 p.m. Sunday, May 8 2 p.m. CSUEB Theater 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3118 http://class.csueastbay.edu/theatre Ticket_Reservations.php Tickets: $15 general, $10 youth, seniors and alumni, and $5 for CSUEB students.
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The HUSD budget cuts eliminated elementary band and string music classes for the 2011 school year. The Hayward High School Music Program has taken the leadership role in developing a pilot after school program for ALL elementary students to take band and orchestra. With an average of 75 students attending, they have been rehearsing every Wednesday, for the past 15 weeks and will
now have their Spring Concert to perform for their family, friends, teachers and community. Elementary Band & Orchestra Concert Wednesday, May 4 6 p.m. Hayward High School 1633 East Ave., Hayward For more information please contact Bryan K. Holbrook at barisaxpoa@yahoo.com
Hours extended for Measure B ballot drop-off SUBMITTED BY RICK LA PLANTE City Hall will remain open until 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, May 3) to accommodate voters who want to turn in their ballots in the special election to decide Measure B, the emergency funding measure for the New Haven Unified School District. Measure B, the “Taking Care of Our Kids” parcel tax, would raise approximately $3 million to minimize class size increases and reductions to the school year and to fund after-school activities. Due to state budget cuts, New Haven Unified is facing a $10 million budget deficit for the 2011-12 school year. Measure B is a vote-by-mail election – ballots were mailed to all registered voters in the District earlier this month – and there will be no polling places on Election Day. Ballots should be marked, signed and mailed to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters by today (Friday, April 29) to ensure they will be received in time to be counted. Ballots must be received by the Registrar by 8 p.m. Tuesday, or they will not be counted, regardless of when they are postmarked. To accommodate voters unable to return their ballots by Friday, the District has arranged with the Registrar of Voters to provide two drop-off locations that will be open starting Saturday. Voters can drop off their completed and signed ballots from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. both Monday (May 2) and Tuesday (May 3) at: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C St., Union City Alameda County Fire Station No. 32, 31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City. Ballots also can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 34009 AlvaradoNiles Rd., Union City.
erwise ended up in the trash. Girl Scout cookie boxes were used to make the cupcake wrappers, and various cellophane scraps, colorful plastic bags, cassette tape, In a day when the availabilbubble wrap, and even a broity of every type of convenken circuit board were used to ience foods make packing create the cupcakes. The tiers lunches effortless, it is easy to were made out of large Styrolose sight of the environmenfoam scraps pulled out of a tal impact of the packaging dumpster at Lowe’s, and the waste produced by so many top of the dress was made from individually wrapped items. A melted trash bags and Mylar waste-free lunch means no balloons. juice boxes, no single serving Students voted on all enitems in aseptic containers tries, and trophies—appropri(like single serve yogurt, ately made out of cheese sticks, etc.) and no Zirecyclables—which were ploc style bags. Instead, awarded to students in three lunches should be packed categories: Most Creative, Most using 100 percent reusable Wearable, and Trashiest in containers, including the grades K–3 and 4–8. lunchbox itself. The goal of the Trashion Each morning, teachers did Show is to get students thinking a quick check of students’ about ways to reuse items. While lunches and kept a running they might not wear a shirt decotally of the percentage of rated with old CDs, or wear a waste-free lunches coming to Phaedra Hageman’s dress won the award for dress made out of garbage sacks, school. The class with the “Most Creative” outfit at the Sunol Glen Trashion making conscious decisions highest percentage of partici- Show. about what is thrown away can pation will be celebrated with have a positive and lasting imShow. Last year, 16 students partica “waste free” picnic lunch with pact on our environment. ipated in the event, creating wearPrincipal/Superintendent Molly able fashions out of recyclables. Barnes in May. This year, participation nearly Over the course of the week, tripled as 46 students in preschool lunchroom waste was cut in through 8th grade came up with half—and students and staff were clever styles showcasing items that all motivated to continue the pile up in landfills. practice throughout the remainThird grader Georgia Ball modder of the school year and into eled a ball gown made from plastic next year as well. grocery bags. Kindergartener LauDuring their P.E. periods ren Bergman modeled a sundress throughout the week, each class and matching hat made entirely participated in a “Trashy Relay.” from Tootsie Pop wrappers. Some Teams worked together to sort students refashioned outfits out of piles of trash (carefully cleaned, old clothes, cutting off pants to of course!), and determine what make shorts or patching holes with items could be recycled, or were scraps of fabric. indeed trash. It was both fun and Third grader Phaedra Hageeducational, and hopefully stuman stole the show in a Katy Perdents took this newly learned ryesque cupcake gown, similar to knowledge home to share with one the pop superstar wore at a their families. performance earlier this year. But The week culminated with the Phaedra’s dress was made entirely Kindergartener Caden Mendall’s Jedi 2nd Annual Sunol Glen Trashion out of items that would have oth- outfit was fashioned from old tarps.
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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.
Tuesday, May 3
Friday - Sunday, May 6 - 8
Bike Maintenance
Seven Deadly Sins $
7 p.m.
8 p.m. 2 p.m. (Sun.)
Identify and fix simple mechanical problems
REI Fremont 43962 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-0305 Tuesday, May 3
College Affordability
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Presentation for teens and their parents
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Tuesday, May 3 - Saturday, May 7
Chihuahua Palooza
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Tues-Fri) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sat) Chihuahua and small-dog mix adoption event
Hayward Animal Shelter 16 Barnes Court, Hayward (510) 293-7200, ext. 7 Wednesday, May 4
Business Marketplace $
4:30 - 7 p.m. Find new vendors and promote your business
Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark (510) 897-6971 Wednesday, May 4
Concert
6 p.m. Hayward Elementary Band & Orchestra
Hayward High School 1633 East Ave, Hayward barisaxpoa@yahoo.com Wednesday, May 4
Fremont School District Community Meeting
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Information & discussion of school district budget
Warm Springs Elementary, Multi-Use room 47370 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-2542
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Thursday, May 5
Take charge of chronic pain
7 p.m. Dr. Abaci shares alternative therapies
Milpitas Library 160 N. Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171 Friday, May 6
Fremont School District Community Meeting
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Information & discussion of school district budget Thornton Jr. High, small Multi-Use room
4357 Thornton Avenue, Fremont (510) 659-2542 Thursdays-Sundays, May 5 - 8
Patterson House Tours $
1 - 3 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.) 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) Tour the Patterson House Museum
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Thursday, May 5
Take Charge of Chronic Pain and Feel Better
7 p.m. Peter Abaci, MD, Founder, Bay Area Pain & Wellness Center
Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171 Friday, May 6
A prayer centered church of spiritually bonded friends
Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM A positive path for spiritual living
36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont
www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo $
6 – 10 p.m. Performances by Trio Orion and the Karl Lebherz Band
Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 793-6279 Friday, May 6
Sing-A-Long
7 - 8 p.m. Nostalgic songs from Americana, Broadway and movies
Alder Avenue Baptist Church 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont (510) 797-3305
Two sisters set across America to earn money for their dream house
Cal State East Bay University Theatre 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. Hayward (510) 885-3261
Friday, May 6 – Saturday, May 8
B-17 Tour $ Flights 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., walk through tours until 5 p.m.
Hayward Executive Airport Bud Field Aviation 22005 Skywest Drive, Hayward (510) 703-1466 www.vaa29.org Saturday, May 7
Friday, May 6 - 28
Family Bird Walk R
Exhibit: Visions Photography by Alvin Dockter and Friends
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275
Opening reception 7 - 9 pm
Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-4357 Friday, May 6
Fremont School District Community Meeting
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Information & discussion of school district budget Thornton Jr. High, small MultiUse room 4357 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 659-2542
Create field guides and use them
Saturday, May 7
Marshlands of Dreams
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. One mile walk: LaRiviere Marsh Trail
Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275
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Saturday, May 7
Saturday, May 7
Mind and Meditation
Salt Marsh Bird Jaunt
5:30 - 7 p.m.
1 - 4 p.m.
Young Rembrandts Preschool Art Class R
Free workshop on increasing energy and focus
Birding class with a naturalist
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
Fundamentals of drawing and tools to build skills
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 449-1213 Saturday, May 7
Veterans’ Health and Resource Fair
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Resources and services available to Veterans and their families
Niles Veterans Memorial Bldg. 37154 2nd St., Fremont (510) 574-2063 (510) 790-2853 Saturday, May 7
Nature Detectives $R
11 a.m. - Noon Mother's Day in the Marsh
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 Saturday, May 7
Movie Night $
7:30 p.m. San Francisco Earthquake Show
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-1411 Saturday, May 7
Science for Youth Lecture
4 - 5 p.m. Topic: Light
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421
Saturday, May 7
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464
Digital Photography Workshop R
Saturday, May 7
1 - 3 p.m.
Blood Drive
How to take better pictures of family and friends
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 37419 Fremont Blvd., Fremont www.redcrossblood.org (800) 733-2767
Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627
Saturday, May 7 Saturday, May 7
Meet the Author
Lambs, Kids, & Piglets Oh My! $
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
1 - 2 p.m.
Willie Brown, author of "Weekend Adventures in San Francisco & Northern California
Discover fun animal facts
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Saturday, May 7
Car and Motorcycle Show $
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arroyo High School
15701 Lorenzo Ave., San Lorenzo (510) 483-1776 www.arroyocarshow.com
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464 Saturday, May 7
Fremont Symphony Pops Concert $
8 - 10 p.m. American favorites, from Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
Tri-Tech Computer Skills
Gary Soren Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 371-4859
Save and edit your documents online and use Google Docs
Saturday, May 7
Saturday, May 7
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421
Improv Comedy Show $
8 p.m. Actors make up stories and songs on the spot!
Made Up Theatre 3392 Seldon Ct., Fremont www.MadeUpTheatre.com Saturday, May 7
CA Police Officers Memorial Run $
7:30 a.m. (registration) Shadow Cliffs
2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton (209) 795-7832 www.onyourmarkevents.com Saturday, May 7 – Sunday, May 8
Ballin’ by the Bay II $
9 a.m. Basketball tournament; boys and girls teams
Dream Courts 22290 Hathaway Ave., Hayward (510) 786-3732 info@DreamCourts.com Saturday, May 7
FUSD Community Meeting
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information & discussion of school district budget
Fremont Unified School District, Board Room 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont (510) 659-2594 Sunday, May 8
Tussie-Mussie for Mom $
2 - 3 p.m. Create your own floral message for Mother or someone special
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Sunday, May 8
Life at the Bottom of the Food Chain R
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10 a.m. - Noon Explore the microbial communities in LaRiviere Marsh ponds
Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275 Sunday May 8
Mother and I
3:30 p.m. Bilingual English/Vietnamese play
Milpitas Public Library 160 N. Main St., Milpitas (408) 859-3120 www.skvc.org Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day Dance $
4 – 8 p.m. Social/ballroom dancing to the sounds of the Karl Lebherz Band
Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 793-6279
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Sunday, May 8
Sunday, May 8
Thursday, May 12
Nature Yoga R
Spring Concert $
Stroke Prevention Workshop
10 - 11:30 a.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
Yoga outdoor, bring mat and towel
Ohlone Wind Orchestra
Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275
Smith Center, Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510)659.6031 www.smithcenter.com
Discussion, health screening, blood pressure and BMI
Continuing Events:
Sunday, May 8
Tending the Heirloom Garden $
Monday, May 9
11 a.m. - Noon
Hayward Eagles Auxiliary Luncheon $
Learn organic gardening methods
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Sunday, May 8
Garden Vegetable Pizza $
1 - 2:30 p.m. Make a pizza with fresh harvest toppings
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Sunday, May 8
Coffee & Tea for Your Health $R
7:15 - 9 a.m.
Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171 Exhibits
Noon
Thursdays through May 7
Proceeds going to various charities
Winter Members Show
Eagles Hall 21406 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 785-8174
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 10
Weatherization Assistance Program
2 - 3 p.m. Qualify and apply for free energy-efficiency measures
Hayward Weekes Branch Library 27300 Patrick Ave., Hayward (510) 670-6125
and
Saturdays,
Photography, paintings, ceramics, greeting cards
Green Shutter Gallery 22654 Main St., Hayward (510) 538-2787 Sundays Saturdays, through May 31
Artwork on Display
Library Hours SoulfulArt by artist Brenda Price
Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171
Discussions with Ola Hassan, PhD. on coffee, tea health and healing properties
Wednesday, May 11
Ola's Coffee & Tea Shop 187 S. Main St., Milpitas (408) 956-5378
7 - 9 p.m.
Tuesdays, through Jun 7
Danceable Dixieland music
Union City Parent Project $R
Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 657-0243
6:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Mission Gold Jazz Band
SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL MARINA HINESTROSA Aging With Excellence Film Festival invites Santa Clara County residents to participate in a full-day festival of films celebrating positive aging. This event includes presentations from filmmakers, an intergenerational panel, and informational booths about resources and services for older adults in Santa Clara County. Projections indicate that Santa Clara County’s senior population will double in the next 10 years and by 2030, the population of residents over age 75 will triple. The numbers are largely driven by the “baby boomers”—individuals born between 1946 and 1964. As the senior population in Santa Clara Valley continues to increase, healthier lifestyle choices are not an option but a necessity. The information and services provided at this event will encourage seniors, families and caregivers to embrace aging with excellence and to celebrate positive aging in Silicon Valley.
FILMS TO BE PRESENTED INCLUDE: CLOSE HARMONY An Academy Award-winning documentary about a senior citizen chorus and an elementary school chorus who practice for a combined concert and dissolve many stereotypes about each other. SHATTERING THE MYTH OF AGING Seniors in their 70s, 80s and 90s compete in demanding sports at the Senior Olympics and become stronger and more active as years go by.
SUBMITTED BY ADRIENNE THIELE DALLAGIACOMA Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary and Cemetery’s Spring Great Performances concert series continues with a tribute to Mother’s Day. Performed by the popular Exeter String Quartet, guests will enjoy a grand selection of popular medleys from legendary composers Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin and The Beatles. Members of the Exeter String Quartet are Richard Larsen, violin; Dorothy Lee, viola; Christine Macomber, violin; and Dan Glover, cello. “The Mother’s Day performance is the third in the concert series, which is presented to provide the community with an opportunity to gather and
For parents of kids 10 years and older
Location to be announced (510) 675-5217 www.parentproject.com
BREATHE EASY Learning to live an active, positive life with severe COPD/emphysema with the help of supplemental oxygen. MOMENT BY MOMENT A story about disabilities, health and healing, attitude, choice and intention, sex, intimacy and relationships. LET’S FACE IT Seven women ages 48 to 63 speak with candor and humor about the reality of aging. ELSA AND FRED Fred, a retired 77-year-old hypochondriac widower moves to an apartment in Madrid, Spain, where he meets his next-door neighbor, Elsa, an elderly and feisty Argentinean. A Spanish language film with English subtitles. This film festival is hosted by Santa Clara County Department of Aging and Adult Services, The Aging Services Collaborative of Santa Clara County in conjunction with Good Samaritan Hospital’s Health to You. Aging with Excellence Film Festival Saturday, May 7 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Good Samaritan Hospital Health to You Auditorium 2425 Samaritan Dr., San Jose (408) 975-4848 www.sccagingcollaborative.org $10 registration fee includes a box lunch. Register online at www.sccagingcollaborative.org
enjoy great musical performances and learn about a variety of music and composers,” said Harry Blakeman, Chapel of the Chimes general manager. The Exeter String Quartet was founded in 1983 as the result of a chance meeting at the Chamber Music Workshop in Ashland, Oregon. These residents of Oakland are avid chamber music enthusiasts and are involved with a variety of professions. Known for their love for music, their performances delight audiences as they perform their dramatic and lively interpretations of selections by beloved classical and popular composers. The Chapel of the Chimes Great Performances concert series is free and open to the public. For more information, call (510) 471-3363. Mother’s Day Concert Sunday, May 8 2 p.m. Chapel of the Chimes 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 471-3363 Free
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Ohlone earns ninth straight CCN title BY BIFF JONES PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW After getting career win 800 and capturing her ninth consecutive Coast Conference North (CCN) title, Ohlone College Renegades' head softball coach Donna Runyon finds her team sitting as the Nor Cal Regional No. 3 seed in the upcoming 2011 California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) state championship tournament. This is the highest seed Ohlone will host No. 14 Reedley College in a best-of-three format during round one of the Nor Cal Regional on Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8. Game 1 on Saturday has a first pitch set for 2 p.m.; Game 2 is set for Sunday at noon; and Game 3 (if necessary) will get underway 30 minutes after the early game. Winner moves on to the second round of the Nor Cal Regional, May 1315, in two separate four-team, double-elimination tournaments with the two highest remaining seeds being the hosts. has ever achieved entering the 16team regional. To get there, the Renegades faced off at home against the College of San Mateo on Tuesday, April 26, in a battle for first place in CCN with both teams tied for the lead. Ohlone sophomore ace starting pitcher Jessica Varady faced off against CSM ace Alyssa Jepsen in a rematch of a high scoring game at San Mateo in early April won by Jepsen in extra innings. This time both teams would bend but not break. CSM threatened in every inning but the third only to see Varady come up with the big strikeout or groundout to end the threats. Meanwhile, Ohlone loaded the bases on walks in the first but could not score, and they had an infield single by Kaley Marden in the third. But that was it through five innings. (Marden later had to leave the game after taking two deep spike marks above the upper lip on a tag play at second base.) In the bottom of the sixth, the Renegades again loaded the bases with one out on a single by Varady and two walks; again Jepsen escaped unscathed. Finally in the bottom of the seventh, Ohlone center fielder Candice Christiansen led off with a single, then with two strikes, Ashley Vignola, after failing to get down a sacrifice bunt, hit a double to the fence in left-center to score Christiansen from first for a 1-0 victory and another CCN title. Renegades finished 15-3 in CCN and 29-7-1 overall while Varady ended up 24-5. After upsetting CSM on Thursday, April 21, which gave Ohlone its chance for an outright CCN title, Chabot College Gladiators traveled to CCN foe Foothill College of Lo Altos Hills trying to earn a wild card bid to the
CCCAA tournament. But is was not to be as Foothill jumped out to 5-0 lead after two innings and never looked back. Chabot sophomore southpaw ace Cheyanne Bennett started, went the distance and took the loss to end her year at 9-13. Bennett singled, had an RBI and scored a run. First baseman Vanessa Bocog singled and scored a run while second baseman Taylor Cruz drove in the other run in the 7-2 loss. Chabot ended up in third place in CCN at 10-8 and 15-18 overall. First-year head coach Jen Deering will have to hit the recruiting trail hard this off season with only one starter, and three players, returning in 2012. Sophomore third baseman Stefanie Hatley of Ohlone was named most valuable CCN player for 2011 and Varady the most valuable pitcher. Both also received First-Team All State honors. Other CCN awards from Ohlone were: first-team, Lauren Ermitano, Shelby Fowler and Marden; second-team, Christiansen, Brittany Hilliman, Sara Ragusa and Vignola. For Chabot: first-team, Bennett, Cruz and Stephanie Vandenbusch; secondteam, Amanda O'Conner, Desiree Ramos and Jennifer Ybarra. As the No. 3 seed, Ohlone
Renegades ready to defend state title BY JEFF WEISINGER Subscribe
Like rapper LL Cool J once said, “Don’t call it a comeback.” In the case of the Ohlone Renegades baseball team, it was business as usual. At least until
If you’re interested in attending any of the games of the Ohlone-Reedley first-round series, admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with I.D., seniors (60 and over) and children under 12. Parking is $2 on Saturday and free on Sunday. Track & Field Coast Conference men’s and women’s championships were held last week, Tuesday and Friday, April 26 and 29 at San Jose City College. Both of Chabot's teams under head coach Ken Grace finished sixth in overall points. Chabot women who finished eighth or higher in their event along with those whose times/marks were Nor Cal Qualifying (NCQ) are as follows: 800 meter run, 7. Marcel Vasquez; 4x 400m relay, 6. Chabot (Monet Verrett, Kiyoko Orange, Jasmine Flannigan, Martina Villasenor); shot put, 4. Christine Hadfield, NCQ, 8. Miya Cato, NCQ; discus throw, 3. Tatjiana Pitts, 5. Trey Mullany-Banks, 8. Hadfield; hammer throw, 4. Cato, NCQ, 7. Katie Anderson; javelin throw, 4. Hadfield, NCQ, 8. Mullany-Banks. Nor Cal Qualifying will be held Friday, May 6, at Modesto College. Nor Cal Finals are on Saturday, May 14, at Shasta College in Redding.
Cody Demara caught the pop fly at third, then it was a quick party. Thursday’s 10-3 season finale win over Skyline wasn’t anything close to a nail-biting comeback. It did, however, finish off a much bigger fight: one for a thirdstraight Coast Conference-Pacific title, let alone Ohlone’s third consecutive playoff appearance. The Renegades opened their 2011 title defense year winning just one of their first four games, and seesawed around a .500 record for a majority of the season, never exceeding four straight wins, following that continued on page
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Renegades ready to defend state title with a loss or two. But Thursday proved that when needed, Ohlone baseball can flip the switch. “I’m proud of them sticking through the whole season, believing in each other and finishing strong,” said first-year Ohlone head coach Julian Russell. “We’re confident, not cocky and we’re playing nice and loose. We’re playing good team baseball right now.” Sophomore ace Matt Fontaine took the mound and pieced apart the Trojans lineup, going eight innings on the mound, allowing just two runs (one earned) on five hits with seven strikeouts. “We knew early on that pitching was going to be our go-to throughout the season,” Russell added. “They’ve kept us in every game. We scrap across a few runs and we know we have a chance.” The young Ohlone lineup may have given Fremont a preview of what’s to come in the postseason, as they scrapped up a few runs against Skyline starter Dan Molieri, lighting him up for three runs in the third inning, knocking Molieri out of the game with just one out in the third. Molieri would go just 2 1/3 innings allowing those three runs on just four hits before Dennis Tupper could get Skyline out of the third. Outfielder Ryan Tella, who is among the top ten in California in batting average, had another solid game, going 3-4 at the plate with a two RBIs, including a solo home run in the fifth inning to push Ohlone’s lead to 6-0. “He’s been huge for us. He’s our spark,” Russell said. After Skyline scored a pair of runs against Fontaine in the eighth, the Renegades answered back with three runs of their own off Christian Richards’ RBI single and Rich Bermudez’s RBI double with two outs in the inning. Although this one didn’t come so easy, Ohlone’s
third straight title also marks the third straight year that the Renegades will host the Regionals in Fremont starting this weekend. Ohlone enters the postseason winners of six of their last seven, or as they’ll say, getting hot at the right time. Chabot 14, Mission 9 In the other half of the Coast Conference, the Chabot Gladiators locked up their conference title in their 14-9 win over Mission College on Thursday, just edging out a fighting College of San Mateo by a game for the conference title. The Chabot lineup, like it has just about all season, showed their firepower in Santa Clara, rocking Mission starter for eight runs, getting three of them in the first inning. Craig Massoni opened the scoring for the Glads on his RBI single up the middle, scoring Brian Hamm who walked four times on the day. Chabot completely took over in the fourth inning, scoring five runs highlighted by a pair of RBI doubles by Sean Barrie and Jake Whitney, and Marc Wik’s RBI single down the left field line as Chabot went on to take a commanding 8-0 lead after the fourth. Mission began to fight back against Chabot starter Brandon Plotz in the fifth inning, scoring on a three-run home run by David Garcia. That would be Plotz’s only big mistake as he pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on nine hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Track and Field Chabot’s Don Pearson won the 2011 Coast Conference Track and Field Championship in the men’s long jump at San Jose City College on Tuesday, April 26. His winning jump of 23-4.5 qualified him for the Northern California Track and Field Championships at Modesto Junior College on May 6. Bruce Guillory also qualified for the NorCal Championships, placing third in the javelin with a toss of 153-7.
Lady Pioneers take fourth at WWPA Championships BY GIOVANNI ALBANESE JR. Over the span of three days, the Cal State University-East Bay Lady Pioneers water polo squad earned its best finish at the Women’s Water Polo Association (WWPA) Championships, taking fourth in the nine-team tournament. East Bay opened the tournament – which they hosted courtesy of Chabot College in Hayward – as the No. 5 seed and took on No. 4 Colorado State on Friday, April 29. Colorado State knocked out the Lady Pioneers in the first round of the WWPA tourney last year, but couldn’t duplicate the feat. In the Lady Pioneers 10-5 win they outscored the Rams 3-0 in the first period and 2-1 in the second to take a 5-1 halftime lead. After the break, East Bay won the third period by a 2-1 count and split the final stanza 3-3 for the final result. Jayme Pekarske was stellar in goal, helping East Bay break its threegame losing skid with eight saves. Claire Pierce led the offense with four goals; Liz Warren and Danielle Comforti chipped in with a pair of goals each. A day later, Saturday, April 30, in the semifinals against topseeded Loyola Marymount, the Pioneers couldn’t find the same cohesion that led them to the upset of CSU. Marymount, who earned its way into Saturday’s semifinal with a 15-3 win over No. 8 Cal State Monterey Bay, kept its offensive punch with a 14-7 win over East Bay. Similar to what East Bay did to the Rams on Friday, the Lions did to them on Saturday, jumping to an early, insurmountable lead. Loyola topped East Bay 5-0 in the first period and didn’t look back. After the second period, it 9-0 and was all but over. East Bay put up a fight in the second half, outscoring the Lions 7-5 to make it interesting, but the deficit was too large to overcome. Pierce, again, led the way with three
goals, while four other Pioneers scored single goals. Pekarske had 10 saves in the loss. On Sunday, to finish up the tournament, East Bay was playing with house money, knowing they would conclude the tourney with its best ever finish at WWPA’s year-end event. In the way of East Bay and a third-place finish was No. 3 Santa Clara. Santa Clara got into the thirdplace match with a win over No. 6 Sonoma State (7-4 on Friday) and loss to No. 2 UC San Diego (9-7 on Saturday). Despite its best efforts, the Lady Pioneers could no upset Santa Clara, finishing the tournament in fourth with a 7-4 loss. Pekarske made four saves – all in the first half – to help keep East Bay in the contest. It was close throughout, with Santa Clara holding a 3-2 halftime edge after a 3-2 first period was followed up by a scoreless second. East Bay went into the fourth with a 4-3 lead after winning the third frame 2-0, but Santa Clara dominated the fourth by a 4-0 clip, to take third. Whitney Bell led the offense with a pair of goals for East Bay (20-15) who now await their fate for an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament in Michigan in mid-May. Pierce earned firstteam all tournament honors over the weekend, while Pekarske got a second-team nod. Pioneers sweep Grand Canyon to end season CSUEB baseball was in Arizona over the weekend, taking on Grand Canyon University in a three-game set from Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1. After a season of struggles, the Pioneers will end on a high note, sweeping the series and going out winners of seven of its last 10 games. In the series opener on Friday, the Pioneers out-slugged Grand Canyon for a 13-6 win. Led by a
seven-run eighth inning, it was the top of the order that did most of the damage. First-, second-, third- and fifth-place hitters Charlie Sharrer, Aaron Brown, Andrew Woolfe and Josh Rush each had a pair of RBIs for the Pioneers in the win. Nick McManus went 4-5 with an RBI to chip in. Brandyn Bell improved to 6-2 on the season with 6 1/3 innings of eight-hit, four-run ball. Bell struck out seven along the way. On Saturday, in game two of the series, the Pioneers one-upped Grand Canyon in a pitchers’ duel, 3-2. Paul Jinkens of East Bay was dueling with a trio of GCU pitchers. Jinkens improved to 1-6 on the season with a complete-game victory, allowing seven hits and the two runs while striking out six. East Bay led 1-0 after a GCU error allowed Sharrer to score. Grand Canyon plated two in the fifth to take a one-run lead. But East Bay tied it up in the seventh on a Woolfe sac fly, and in the ninth, with the score still knotted at 2, McManus knocked in Sharrer with a double. To conclude the series and season on Sunday, the Pioneers again won another pitchers’ duel, this time by a 4-3 score. Bryce Miller got the win for East Bay, going 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) while striking out four. East Bay scored three, first-inning runs to go ahead early, hanging on in the end. Jared Berrier hit into a fielder’s choice in the sixth inning, plating East Bay’s (18-32) fourth run, which proved to be the game winning RBI. Berrier had two RBIs for East Bay to lead the offense on Sunday.
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HAAL diamond update BY GARY VAN DEN HEUVEL PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Moreau Catholic High School’s baseball team made the most of an Easter week schedule of nonleague games, winning three out of four and taking third place in the Atwater Easter Classic tournament. Richard L’Heureux earned a complete game victory in Moreau’s first round 2-1 win over Buhach Colony High School, giving up just one unearned run and striking out five batters. The Mariners advanced to the semifinals with a 5-1 win over Pitman, but their tournament aspirations came a cropper against Los Banos, who scored five runs in the top of the ninth inning to beat Moreau 10-6. Moreau needed extra innings again to win the third place game, 11-7 over host Atwater. Michael Temple had two hits, scored three runs and drove in one for the Mariners. Teammate Daniel Aguirre also delivered two hits and scored a run. Moreau is now 11-5 overall, and still resides in third place in the Hayward Area Athletic League with a 5-2 league record, trailing Arroyo (6-1) by a game and league leader Bishop O’Dowd (7-0) by two as league play resumes this week. Though still in the HAAL race, Mount Eden High School took a step backward in a disastrous week. The Monarchs were humbled twice in the Eagle Classic tournament, losing to John F. Kennedy (13-3) and American (10-4) before falling in an all-important league
Hayward High’s baseball took a break from its in-league struggles and battled Sacred Heart Cathedral at the Eagle Classic last week. Hayward lost 5-2.
game, 12-4 to Castro Valley. Andrew Tamaru had three hits, scored a run, and drove in a run in the loss to the Trojans, and David Contreras delivered two RBIs for Mt. Eden. The loss left the Monarchs in fifth place with a 4-3 HAAL record. Hayward High School also took part in the Eagle Classic. They too, like Mt. Eden, were humbled. Hayward took on Sacred Heart Cathedral on Monday, April 25, losing 5-2, before getting blasted by Mission Valley Athletic League’s Newark Memorial, 26-0, on Tuesday, April 26. The HAAL softball schedule was a light one, and not fruitful for the local squads. Tennyson High School (2-5 and in sixth place) suffered a 13-3 home loss to San Leandro. First place Castro Valley sent Hayward back to the farm with a 14-0 loss, and Mt. Eden is still winless in the league following a 21-0 drubbing by Arroyo High.
BY NICK ZAMBRANO Newark Memorial High School’s Lady Cougars softball team is officially back on the winning trail. After handling the Cowboys from Salinas High, 9-4, they are now enjoying a fivegame winning streak. This is their second longest streak this season, they opened up the season winning their first nine straight. Marissa Chapa set the pace early on from in the circle. The first six Salinas batters she faced were sent back to the dugout by way of a strikeout. “Yeah, I just felt good today and I was just in a groove again,” Chapa said of her hot start. In typical Newark fashion, Chapa’s pitching helped set the table for the offense. Freshman Laurisa Hernandez led off the bottom of the third with an opposite field double to right field. After Regan Rodriguez got a walk to first, it was time to inflict some
damage. Ali Reed stirred the pot after her routine sacrifice bunt turned the inning into a fielding fiasco for Salinas. Hernandez went to third on the play but a sporadic throw allowed her to score uncontested. The loose ball trailed down the left field line long enough to also allow Rodriguez from first. After it was all said and done, it was 20 in Newark’s favor and Reed was standing on third. Chapa would knock Reed in for the inning’s final run with a line drive single to left field. “She looks to them for support on offense and it definitely helps them,” said Newark Memorial head coach Rachel Kahoalii of Chapa’s connection with her offense. The rally cries continued into the Newark fourth. Senior Katie Burdick started a hit parade with a double into left center field and then we she would advance to third on a follow-up double by
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Colts, Spartans and Huskies keep winning games BY KEVIN YIN PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW As the Mission Valley Athletic League baseball regular season enters its final month of play, James Logan, Mission San Jose and Washington each played some of their best ball of the season against nonleague foes during the week of Monday, April 25, to Saturday, April 30. Logan used this week to rebound from their close loss to Mission two weeks ago. In three nonleague games, Logan posted wins over Clayton Valley (4-2), Valley Christian (3-0) and San Benito (7-1). Sophomore Alex Martinez was dominant against Valley Christian, pitching a no hitter against the Warriors that included eight strikeouts. Senior Jason Puckett had big games for the Colts against Clayton Valley and Valley Christian, going 2-4 with one RBI and a run against the former, and 3-4 against the latter. Mission crushed Andrew Hill High School, 15-0, on April 25, with senior Matt Imhof throwing a staggering 17 strikeouts while allowing only three hits
for the Spartans. Mission then used more powerful pitching to dispatch Christopher High, 4-3. Spartans’ senior Chris Gaines threw 14 strikeouts against Christopher, allowing just two hits and one earned run. Washington has recovered nicely from a slow start early in the season. The Huskies began the year only 5-5, but have won seven of their last eight contests. Washington experienced a hectic week of non-MVAL action, playing five games in five days against nonleague foes—and winning all five. Much like Mission, Washington managed its success behind some devastating efforts from a variety of pitchers. Against Waterford, on April 27, Huskies senior Bryce Fryan allowed just one hit with seven strikeouts. On April 28, in a 10-0 romp over Mariposa that was called after five innings on account of a 10-run mercy rule, senior Jarrett Costa allowed no hits along with seven strikeouts and one walk. Finally, while beating Hillmar 4-0 on April 29, senior Justin Dhanda’s shutout included 15 strikeouts and only one hit. Despite their loss to Mission on April 20, Logan remains the leader in the MVAL standings with a 16-2 overall record and a 6-1 record in league play. Mission is close behind at 14-5, 5-2. Irvington is currently in third, at 7-7-1, 4-2, while Washington leads a three-way tie for fourth place at 12-6, 3-4. Next week, MVAL teams will return to playing mostly conference games. In addition to the play from the top three clubs of MVAL, American High School hosted the Eagle Classic over spring break, with several clubs from in and out of the Bay Area participating. For all MVAL baseball scores, log onto the TriCity Voice Sports website, http://sports.tricityvoice.com
Oceana Acosta-Orndoff. First baseman Jenai Rojo made it three consecutive doubles with her two-run shot into right center. Rodriguez, the Newark leadoff hitter, decided to up the ante after witnessing the three straight doubles. With two outs now and the score now at 5-0, Rodriguez blasted a triple that bounced off the right field wall and Rojo scored without difficulty to make it 6-0. The freshman Rodriguez finished the game at 1-3 with three runs scored and a run batted in. Reed pestered Salinas once again, this time with an RBI single that put the score at 7-0. After Reed’s single, it took a double from Chapa and walk from Erica Contreras to load the bases. And that is when the Lady Cougars officially batted around the order as Burdick stepped to the plate for a second hack. And before the inning could finally come to a close, Burdick
ripped a single to left. Reed scored but Desirae Gamez, who was Chapa’s courtesy runner, was thrown out trying to extend the score and the inning was finally sealed. Burdick’s final line for her impressive day was 2-4 with a double, a run scored and one RBI. Salinas finally got on the scoreboard in the last two innings but at that point, it was too late. After a three-run sixth, Chapa composed herself again before Salinas could really threaten her again. “I fell out of my groove for a little bit, so I was just trying to come back to that,” Chapa commented. In spite of the late push, Chapa compiled 13 strikeouts, gave up three walks and three hits. At the plate, she had a solid day, going 2-3 with a double and an RBI. ARROYO 2, JAMES LOGAN 6 After surrendering a run in both the third and fifth innings, James Logan found themselves in unfamiliar territory. They were
actually trailing going into their final nine outs. However, through the efforts of pitcher Raeann Garza, the Lady Colts found the winning edge once again. The sophomore propelled a six-run rally in the fifth inning with a two-run single and a run scored. She’d finish the Lady Dons off going 3-4 with a run scored at the plate and going all seven innings, with seven strike outs in the circle. Not alone in her efforts, Garza got some run support from outfielder and fellow pitcher Kimberly Goulart. Goulart was 1-2 but had an additional two runs batted in and a run scored in that fifth inning rally. Since this game was on Monday, April 25, the Lady Colts enjoyed the rest of the week off. They are now 15-3 overall and 70 in the MVAL. Up next, Logan will return to MVAL action when they play Irvington on May 3. mmm
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Sharing the bounty of common resources. Extensions of this knowledge lead to fairness, responsible behavior and the Golden Rule which many have attempted to follow as they grow older with varying degrees of success. Even though time after time, common courtesy is revealed as a favorable course of action, for some, the attraction of disruptive and antagonistic behavior is just too great to resist.
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book of essays attributed to Robert Fulghum was published in 1988; the title is self-explanatory… All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Although some consider basic lessons outlined in the first essay of the same name simplistic and naive, insight and unvarnished truth often emerge from the unsophisticated mouths of children who watch and report without the veneer of biased social filters. Reaction to “kindergarten” lessons is often a fundamental component of personality traits and a measure of an individual’s ability to respond to life challenges. One basic pearl of wisdom and lesson taught in kindergarten is the value of sharing. In the schoolroom and sandbox it means letting others enjoy a piece of the action and
It is easy to be sidetracked by personal or special interest groups. When narrow considerations dominate, a common sense approach that shares responsibility and rewards leading to a better environment for all may be lost. For example, a referral by Fremont Mayor Bob Wasserman asked the city council to consider sending a letter to Caltrans to desist from further destruction of Niles Canyon; to turn their attention elsewhere. During the conversation, a few snide, almost gleeful, comments were aimed at Union City for their assumed lack of interest. Has there been any contact between members of the Fremont City Council and those in Union City? If not, why not?
EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach GOVERNMENT Simon Wong
our cities reduced Tri-City relationships to pre-kindergarten levels? Maybe it is time for councilmembers to follow additional kindergarten rules and “take a nap every afternoon” followed by the advice to “…watch out for traffic, hold hands and stick together.” Focusing on differences when a common threat arises is silly, dangerous and counterproductive. It is time for our cities to work toward common goals and aspire to, at least, kindergarten behavior.
Although Niles Canyon travels through the city limits of both cities, the mouth of the canyon and primary consequence of this roadway is in Fremont. Would it not be wise to collaborate with Union City (and other entities) in response to Caltrans transgressions? Has past enmity and rivalry between
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Capital improvements BY ABRAHAM CRUZ Milpitas Planning Commission reviewed the 2011-16 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) before recommending it to City Council. City Engineer and Public Works Director Greg Armendariz provided an overview of the program’s recent accomplishments, ongoing projects, and projected costs of future city improvements. Recent accomplishments include completion of the Senior Center in August 2010, $2M under budget; replacement of the air conditioning at the Police Department building; structural retrofit of the historic Alviso Adobe building; improvements to Cardoza Park; completion of the first phase of new utilities and streetscape along Abel Street, south of Montague Expressway; and street re-surfacing on N. Main Street/Marylinn Drive to Abbott Avenue.
The Gibraltar and Ayer Pump Stations Project is ongoing. Old pump equipment will be replaced and the pump houses will be retrofitted for seismic safety. During the budget process, Council may approve the entire five-year CIP but will only budget for the first year of projects. The CIP was delayed for submission because of the uncertainty of the Governor’s plans to dissolve redevelopment agencies (RDA) to help balance the state budget and ongoing discussions to increase water and sewer rates. Community improvements for 2011-12 include the Solid Waste Master Plan, a library project, various city building improvements, fire station improvements, and the Milpitas Sports Center Master Plan Update. The total cost for all these projects is estimated at $1.919M. The most expensive of the projects, the fire station improve-
ments, will cost $1.5M and will cover various plumbing, wiring and pavement replacements between the city’s four fire stations. Park projects include further development of the Alviso Adobe Park, renovation projects at various sites and improvements at Main Street Park for which planning is underway. The total cost for these projects is $750,000. As part of the overall infrastructure improvements, street projects will focus on maintaining the condition of the pavement and asphalt, with an aggregate cost of $7.331M. There is recommended funding of $3M for 35 miles of streets within RDA areas and of $1.5M for non-RDA streets. A recent study of pavement conditions reveals it would cost approximately $4.5M annually to maintain pavement areas, as they are, and $8M-10M annually to completely replace the pavement.
Further infrastructure replacement includes water, sewer and storm improvements. These will entail seismic retrofitting of water and sewer systems and major renovations of pump stations. Increased revenues from water and sewer services are needed to fund these projects; hence the proposed water and sewer rate increases. The costliest project, at $1.6M, is the Curtis Well Pump station which would provide two wells for the city as back-up water sources in a major emergency. The cost of sewer projects and storm projects are estimated at $1.55M and $850,000, respectively. The Planning Commission accepted the staff report on April 13, 2011, and recommended Council adopts it. For more information, contact Greg Armendariz at (408) 5863317 or garmendariz@ci.milpitas.ca.gov. Also, visit www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov.
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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 451000-451009 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Tri-Valley Table Tennis Club Corp., (2) Pleasanton Table Tennis Club, (3) Pleasanton Table Tennis, (4) San Ramon Table Tennis Club, (5) San Ramon Table Tennis, (6) Fremont Table Tennis Club, (7) Dublin Table Tennis Club, (8) Dublin Table Tennis, (9) Livermore Table Tennis Club, (10) Livermore Table Tennis, 5657 San Jose Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda Tri-Valley Table Tennis Club Corp., California, 5657 San Jose Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94566 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/ Yunnien Annie Li, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 26, 2011. 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). 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/11 CNS-2091972# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 450749 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Eco Universal Productions, LLC, 34564 Willbridge Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda. Eco Universal Productions, LLC, CA, 34564 Willbridge Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/21/2011. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. 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The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2087661# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 450684 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SaSam Salon, 34420-B Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda. Chau Ho, 2698 Plaza Americas, Campus, CA 95132. 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/ Chau Ho This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 19, 2011. 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The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2087340# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 450709 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Auto-Mall Smog Check Only, 43026 Christy St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Thu Nguyen, 1641 Tierra Buena Dr., San Jose, CA 95121 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. 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The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2087322# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 449665 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Frame It Photography, 17032 Via Corona, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, County of Alameda, 37 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA 94580, Alameda Scott Moura, 17032 Via Corna, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 Jaci Moura, 17032 Via Corna, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 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/ Scott Moura, General Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 25, 2011 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2078620#
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, 9th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT AND MEETING - S. County Project #CPPADA10013070A, Hayward Veterans Building ADA Ramp Repair, Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., Hayward Veterans Building, 22737 Main Street, Hayward, CA Attendance at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is required Responses Due by 2:00 pm on June 03, 2011 County Contact: Rahman Batin at (510) 2083993 or via email: rahman.batin@acgov.org Information regarding the above may be obtained at the Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 5/3/11 CNS-2091765# CITY OF UNION CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY PROJECT NO. 10-23 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5354(029) NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled: DYER STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECTwill be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Union City, City Government Building, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, until THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 AT 2 P.M., at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Council Chambers of said building. The Contractor shall possess a Class A or C-12 license at the time this contract is awarded. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. This contract is subject to the State contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 12990. Plans, specifications and proposals forms to be used for bidding on this project can only be obtained at the Department of Public Works, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, or by calling (510) 675-5308. In addition, you may call (510) 675-5308 for a copy of the Plan Holder's List. Plans and specifications fees are as follows: NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $ 65.00 PER SET WHEN PICKED UP AT THE PUBLIC WORKS' COUNTER OR $ 70.00 IF REQUESTED TO BE MAILED General Work Description: The work to be done, in general, consists of making full depth asphalt concrete spot repairs, planing (milling) existing asphalt concrete pavement, placing asphalt concrete overlay, and other such items indicated and required by the plans, Standard Specifications, and these technical specifications. Call Public Works at (510) 675-5308 to request bid packages to be mailed. All questions should be faxed to Michael Renk, City of Union City, at (510) 489-9468. The successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond, and a Maintenance Bond. Minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor are set forth in the special provisions. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and prevailing wage rates determined by the Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the contractor and his subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rates. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the wage rates appear in the Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates, (current semiannual which have been predetermined and are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in said publication. CITY OF UNION CITY DATED: 4/14/11 5/3/11 CNS-2091293# CITY OF UNION CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY CONTRACT NO. 06-10A FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPLZ-5354(026) NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled: WHIPPLE ROAD OVERHEAD SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECTwill be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Union City, City Government Building, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, until THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011 AT 2 P.M., at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Council Chambers of said building. The Contractor shall possess a Class A license at the time this contract is awarded. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. This contract is subject to the State contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 12990. Plans, specifications and proposals forms to be used for bidding on this project can only be obtained at the Department of Public Works, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, or by calling (510) 675-5308. In addition, you may call (510) 675-5308 for a copy of the Plan Holder's List. Plans and specifications fees are as follows: NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $ 75.00 PER SET WHEN PICKED UP AT THE PUBLIC WORKS’ COUNTER OR $ 85.00 IF REQUESTED TO BE MAILED G eneral Work Description: This project involves the seismic retrofit of the existing three-span Whipple Road Overhead which is a precast Igirder structure with a total length of 172 feet. The retrofit components for the bridge include new grade beams, infill walls, shear keys, and seat extensions at the two piers as well as shear keys and seat extensions at the abutments. The bridge work also includes installation of new expansion joints at the abutments and coating the bridge deck with methacrylate resin and other such items indicated and required by the plans, Standard Specifications, and these Special Provisions. The bridge carries Whipple Road traffic over three San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District tracks. Call Public Works at (510) 675-5308 to request bid packages to be mailed. All questions should be faxed to Michael Renk, City of Union City, at (510) 489-9468. The successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond, and a Maintenance Bond. Minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor are set forth in the special provisions. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and prevailing wage rates determined by the Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the contractor and his subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rates. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the wage rates appear in the Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates, (current semiannual which have been predetermined and are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in said publication. CITY OF UNION CITY DATED: 4/26/11 5/3, 5/6/11 CNS-2090958# NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing Services, 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on May 25, 2011, at which time they will be opened and read out loud in said building for: CEDAR STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8708 (PWC) Plans, special provisions and standard proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can be obtained for a non-refundable fee at ARC/ Peninsula Digital located at 44846 Osgood Road, Fremont, CA 94539 or 599 Fairchild Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043, or through Planwell at www.peninsuladigital.com, Phone (510) 490-7411, Fax (510) 657-7248. No partial sets will be issued, cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability of copies before coming to pick up documents. For more information on this project, contact the City of Fremont Purchasing Department at (510) 494-4620. CORINA CAMPBELL PURCHASING MANAGER CITY OF FREMONT 5/3, 5/10/11 CNS-2088410# NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing Services, 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on May 17, 2011, at which time they will be opened and read out loud in said building for: Sabercat Creek Restoration Project between I-680 and Pine Street City Project No. 8658 (PWC) Plans, special provisions and standard proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can be obtained for a non-refundable fee at ARC/ Peninsula Digital located at 44846 Osgood
Road, Fremont, CA 94539 or 599 Fairchild Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043, or through Planwell at www.peninsuladigital.com, Phone (510) 490-7411, Fax (510) 657-7248. No partial sets will be issued, cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability of copies before coming to pick up documents. For more information on this project, contact the City of Fremont Purchasing Department at (510) 494-4620. CORINA CAMPBELL PURCHASING MANAGER CITY OF FREMONT 4/29, 5/3/11 CNS-2088365# SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE As Introduced April 12, 2011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 225 DRISCOLL ROAD FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT (R-1-10) TO PLANNED DISTRICT P-2010-280 On April 12, 2011, the Fremont City Council introduced the above Ordinance rezoning property located at 225 Driscoll Road from Single Family Residence District (R-1-10) to Planned District P-2010-280. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is posted in the office of the City Clerk, 3300 Capital Street, Fremont, and is available for review upon request. The second reading for adoption is currently scheduled for May 10, 2011, 2011, 2010, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont. DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON CITY CLERK 5/3/11 CNS-2088258#
PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GREGORY MINOR CASE NO. FP11571371 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Gregory Minor, Deceased A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mary L. Minor in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Mary L. Minor be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 05-232011 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at Berkeley Courthouse, 2120 Marin Luther King Jr., Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: 36831 Newark Blvd., Unit C, Newark CA 94560, Telephone: (510) 693-2778 4/22, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2085627# NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILLIAM M. CONSOLACION CASE NO. FP11570487 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: William M. Consolacion A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Stella Nash in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Stella Nash be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 05/ 25/2011 at 9:30 AM in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Chamandeep K. Grewal, 39300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 110, Fremont, CA 94538, Telephone: 510-796-9055 4/22, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2084885#
TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7662.22906 Title Order No. 09-8-489235 MIN No. APN 087-0099-104 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/02/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): LILY WEN-LEE WANG AND PETER CHEN, WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 02/ 07/07, as Instrument No. 2007063682,of Official Records of Alameda County, California. Date of Sale: 05/23/11 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street., Oakland, CA The purported property address is: 139 ELDERBERRY LANE, UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessors Parcel No. 087-0099-104 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $805,694.85. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. Date: April 29, 2011 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee David
Ochoa, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI# 1002.150288 05/03, 05/10, 05/17/2011 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2093491# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 110003483 Title Order No. 11-0002634 Investor/ Insurer No. 068162940 APN No. 092A-2552-044 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/10/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JERRY CARNELL BELLAMY, AND SUSAN BELLAMY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/10/ 2004 and recorded 08/17/04, as Instrument No. 2004374128, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 05/24/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6450 LUPINE COURT, NEWARK, CA, 94560. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $438,895.94. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 04/27/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3981653 05/03/2011, 05/10/2011, 05/17/2011 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2093010# Trustee Sale No. 736324CA Loan No. 5303842222 Title Order No. 3206-239007 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/24/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08/01/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006294376 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Thomas T Embry and Rosemarie S Embry, husband and wife, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (MERS), Solely As Nominee For Lender, Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc., It's Successors And Assigns, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $775,585.16 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 32226 Minturn Court, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 475-0156-055 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 4/29/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Brandon Royes, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P829956 5/3, 5/10, 05/17/2011 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2092965# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 090128889 Title Order No. 09-8-384695 Investor/ Insurer No. 006604342 APN No. 486-0095-046 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/05/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JYOTIKA DEVI, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 12/05/2006 and recorded 12/12/06, as Instrument No. 2006452518, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 05/24/2011 at 12: 30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2462 ROYAL ANN DRIVE, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $733,121.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/03/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale
Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3979809 05/03/2011, 05/10/2011, 05/17/2011 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2092442# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 090146426 Title Order No. 09-8-440728 Investor/ Insurer No. 135449263 APN No. 092A-1100-076 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by THINH D DO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/12/2006 and recorded 04/28/06, as Instrument No. 2006172102, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 05/24/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6266 BROADWAY AVENUE, NEWARK, CA, 945604008. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $662,524.93. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/03/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3980108 05/03/2011, 05/10/2011, 05/17/2011 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2092297# Trustee Sale No. 443122CA Loan No. 3014188506 Title Order No. 447934 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/8/ 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/24/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08/14/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007299127 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Christopher S Hong, an unmarried man, and Christine L. Whitaker, an unmarried woman, as joint tenants, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $598,395.10 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4512 Alice Way, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 483-0100-012-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 4/27/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee James Tolliver, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P828778 5/3, 5/10, 05/17/2011 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2091149# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 110003284 Title Order No. 11-0002326 Investor/ Insurer No. 6128423297 APN No. 483-0060-024 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JESSE PARAISO AND ARMIDA PARAISO, dated 07/12/2005 and recorded 07/21/ 05, as Instrument No. 2005311191, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 05/24/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4320 AGENA CIRCLE, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $426,371.40. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 04/22/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3977759 05/03/2011, 05/10/2011, 05/17/2011 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2090716# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2010-08085 Loan No.: 71226757 YOU ARE IN
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PUBLIC NOTICES DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/1/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: REGINA R REYES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/15/2005 as Instrument No. 2005489099 in book -, page - and rerecorded on - as - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 5/24/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $792,171.71 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4607 Empire Street Union City, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 543-0423-143 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 4/20/ 2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: (714) 730-2727 www.lpsasap.com For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 9608299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant ASAP# 3974404 05/03/2011, 05/10/2011, 05/17/2011 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/11 CNS-2090086# T.S. No. 11-12678APN: 087-0007-043-00Loan No. 0211974 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/1/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DONALD G. MUTCHLER JR., AND ANGELA M. MUTCHLER Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVEDeed of Trust recorded6/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006238118 in book --, page-- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale:5/17/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $439,413.96 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property:35142 GARCIA STREET UNION CITY, California 94587 Described as follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST A.P.N #.: 087-0007-043-00The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The provisions of California Civil Code §2923.52 do not apply because: The loan was made, purchased or serviced by a California state or local public housing agency or authority, including state or local house finance agencies established under Division 21 (commencing with Section 50000) of the Health and Safety Code and Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 980) of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code. The loan is collateral for securities purchased by a California state or local public housing agency or authority, including state or local house finance agencies established under Division 21 (commencing with Section 50000) of the Health and Safety Code and Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 980) of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code. Dated: 04/19/2011 Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: (714) 8489272 or www.elitepostandpub.com For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 Christine O'Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 6461. 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/2011. 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/11 CNS-2088271# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 090024990 Title Order No. 09-8-078191 Investor/ Insurer No. 448468972 APN No. 483-0096-245 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/01/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DIONISIA AUSTRIA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND JOY ANCHETA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/01/2007 and recorded 06/11/07, as Instrument No. 2007217987, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 05/17/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4402 ALAMO COURT, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $416,905.91. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note,
plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/04/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3972693 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011, 05/10/2011 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/11 CNS-2088139# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 090014271 Title Order No. 09-8-050991 Investor/ Insurer No. 127799858 APN No. 463-0091-060 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by STEVE C DOLLAGA, AND VIVIAN L DOLLAGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 02/23/2006 and recorded 02/28/06, as Instrument No. 2006073404, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 05/17/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 30925 TIDEWATER DR, UNION CITY, CA, 945871731. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $515,710.98. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/20/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3972702 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011, 05/10/2011 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/11 CNS-2087244# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 734297CA Loan No. 3014731065 Title Order No. 3206-223743 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-04-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-17-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-10-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007355948, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: PROCERFINA L FERRER AND, LEONARDO H FERRER, WIFE AND HUSBAND, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 81, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED TRACT 3799, RECORDED JULY 3, 1980, IN BOOK 118 OF MAPS, PAGE(S) 90 TO 94, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $566,862.05 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5069 ANAHEIM LOOP UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN Number: 543-0425-038 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-19-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee RIKKI JACOBS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.p riorityposting.comASAP# 3972025 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011, 05/10/2011 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/11 CNS-2085945# Trustee Sale No. 447522CA Loan No. 0705516839 Title Order No. 701211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/17/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02/01/ 2006, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2006034536 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: David M Harmon, an unmarried man, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $377,203.11 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4623 Rothbury Common, Fremont, CA 94536 APN Number: 5010458-081-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by over-
night delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 4/26/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Derek Wear-Renee, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P823704 4/26, 5/3, 05/10/2011 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/11 CNS-2085387# Trustee Sale No. 447794CA Loan No. 0689418846 Title Order No. 713228 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/ 25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/17/2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05/03/2005, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2005173964, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Yong Je Kim and Jin Ok Kim, husband and wife, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $470,229.90 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 640 F Street Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 486-0009076-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 04/26/ 2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Derek Wear-Renee, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P823707 4/26, 5/3, 05/10/2011 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/11 CNS-2085384# Trustee Sale No. 10-12649-6. Loan No. 0031631591 Title Order No. 684288 APN 5251605-033-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 16, 2011, at 12:00 PM, at the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on February 28, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007087492 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CA , executed by: Jerry S. Castillo and Marie L. Castillo, husband and wife , as Trustor, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 43261 Montrose Ave, Fremont, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $500,502.19 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest andadvances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: 4/25/2011 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 1920 Main Street, Suite 1120, Irvine , CA 92614, 949-252-4900 By: Michael Busby, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 P816260 4/26, 5/3, 05/10/2011 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/11 CNS-2084662# TS # CA-10-343923-BM Order # 30217286 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/13/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Arnold Tiongson and Vinalyn Tiongson, husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 03/19/2008 as Instrument No. 2008095820 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 5/17/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $604,881.31 The purported property address is: 42979 Everglades Park Dr Fremont, CA 94538 Assessors Parcel No. 525 1304 062 00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to MetLife Home Loans a division of MetLife Bank NA 4000
Horizon Way Foreclosure Dept. #6205 Irving TX 75063. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. This notice is sent for the purpose of collecting a debt. This firm is attempting to collect a debt on behalf of the holder and owner of the note. Any information obtained by or provided to this firm or the creditor will be used for that purpose. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P824426 4/19, 4/26, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2083681# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 110000814 Title Order No. 11-0000797 Investor/ Insurer No. 1698794299 APN No. 483-0048-035 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM M.K. HIRAM, JR. JOYCE F. HIRAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/01/2005 and recorded 06/08/05, as Instrument No. 2005232204, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 05/17/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3269 SANTA ISABELLA COURT, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $287,752.62. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 04/15/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA3953894 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2082865# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS #: CA-10403640-VF Order #: 100703228-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/4/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LEO B SARMIENTO AND MYRNA R SARMIENTO , MARRIED TO EACH OTHER Recorded: 6/6/2007 as Instrument No. 2007212726 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/13/2011 at 12: 30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $300,687.47 The purported property address is: 32629 ENDEAVOUR WAY UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessor's Parcel No. 483-0103-026 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3955002 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2082247# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 238360CA Loan No. 0696584382 Title Order No. 192091 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-19-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-10-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-032005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005425712, of
official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: ZOILO BUENVIAJE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND MARIA PATRI MAY M. DELA CRUZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AND PATRICIO MACARAEG, II, AN UNMARRIED MAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS IN COMMON, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 44, ''TRACT NO. 3099'', FILED MAY 21, 1969, BOOK 59 PAGE 88, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $702,005.58 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 32398 SHEFFIELD LANE UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN Number: 475-0142-125-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-13-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee LOREN LOPEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.p riorityposting.comASAP# 3966945 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2082144# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110169800398 Title Order No.: 110028772 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006030696 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ANA MARIA MENDEZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/09/2011 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 37062 WALNUT STREET, NEWARK, CALIFORNIA 94560 APN#: 092-0125-014-01 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $292,837.29. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 04/13/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3960442 04/ 19/2011, 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2081964# Trustee Sale No. 743970CA Loan No. 1063076440 Title Order No. 100616823-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/10/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03/29/2006, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2006121189 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Donato P. Espera and Annie Espera, husband and wife, as Trustor, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $556,360.45 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3459 Dayton CMN, Fremont, CA 94538 APN Number: 525-1663-144 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 4/15/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Derek Wear-Renee, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P820948 4/19, 4/26, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2080936# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 122131411 APN: 092a-2416-021 TRA: 11010 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3458 REF: Makhani, Mohammad IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 21, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE
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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE
May 3, 2011
When Dean Mikelyn Stacey and Counselor Brenda Reynoso brought me in as the English Instructor for the Puente Program at Ohlone College, I had no idea just how close my Latino/Latina students are to their home country. Many of their parents crossed the border under the cover of night, through holes in fences, in the trunks of cars, guided by ‘coyotes’—paid smugglers—and decades later their dreams are being realized as their children attend their first few years of college. The students’ stories reminded me of my forebears from Finland who, without knowing the English language, worked in kitchens and homesteaded farms in Northern Minnesota, a journey of sweat and endurance. As my Puente students wrote their “Where we’re coming from stories,” I realized that theirs, too, echo the quintessential American story of struggling and working hard to make better lives for the next generation. – RICHARD FLYNN, OHLONE COLLEGE ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
BY JUANITA BERMUDEZ My dad was born and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico. In the late 1970’s, at the age of 16, he immigrated to the U.S. He came here in search of jobs and opportunities, something that his home country was lacking. Before he came to the United States, he lived in a rancho with fewer than 300 people, where everyone knew each other from their first name a place he called home. In the evening young and old met in the cancha, a public square, after a long day of work. After mass everyone from the ranch gathered to chat and the young played volleyball. But he had to leave all that to help his family. At home there was no running water or electricity. As a kid my dad attended only kindergarten before he had to help his grandpa in the fields, at the early age of seven. He remembered wearing hand-medowns from his eldest brother, most of it patched up. His dad was in the America working as a bracero (manual laborer) and the money he sent them back home wasn’t enough to support his family. As the second eldest of 10 he felt responsible to help support his family and at age 16 he crossed the border, walking through with the help of coyotes. He started out in Chicago, Illinois washing dishes, for two years, at an Italian restaurant. Later he moved to California. He worked in the fields of Fresno picking grapes, and strawberries in Anaheim during the months of February through March. Half of the money he earned he sent back to help his mom and his younger siblings back at home. At the age of 20 my dad went back to Mexico and got married to his long time friend, my mom. He had to go back to United States and took my mom along. They crossed through the border in car in a hidden compartment of the back seat. Yet once they settled in California both my parents became citizens through the Amnesty Program in 1986. Both my parents promised each other that they wanted the best for their kids something they never had a chance at, - a promising career. At this moment, all of their five kids are in school, ranging from college to elementary school.
BY MAYRA BERUMEN My mother was born in 1969 in Apatzingan, Michoacán Mexico. The youngest of thirteen kids, she lived with her family in a ranch. Her household was very strict and abusive; she was expected to do her chores and every demand that her mother gave her perfectly or else she would get beaten. She still wears the scars all over her body to prove it. She was forbidden to do anything fun a young lady could do, because she was expected to stay home all day and do her assigned work. The only thing she was allowed, was to go to school for a short amount of time, where she finished a small career as an accountant. One day my mother’s sister offered to pay for her to come
into the United States. Seeing it as an opportunity to have a better life and to be free, she happily accepted the opportunity. Her journey coming into the U.S. was quite a funny adventure. She had to run through the hills which were very steep and she couldn’t climb them. Weighing only ninety pounds she didn’t have the strength to do it; her coyote became so impatient with her that he literally carried her everywhere. All he would say was “grab on,” and scared out of her mind my mom held onto the man’s back like a cat. Between the hills, they came across a part that was very muddy and flooded. Some gangsters were sitting near it. When they were close by, one of the gangsters told the coyote that he had to pay in order for my mother to get across. As soon as the coyote paid the gangster, he pulled out a long piece of wood that a made a walkway though the mud. She walked over the piece of wood and the coyote carried her again and kept running. When she finally had the courage to ask the coyote why did she have to walk over the piece of wood? He looked at her and said, “If someone sees you running across and you’re all dirty, they’re going to know that you’re crossing illegally, and the last thing we need are problems.” They came across a freeway, where the coyote finally put her down. He said when there were no more cars coming, they were going to run across to the other side. As soon as there were no more cars, she literally blinked when her coyote was pulling her across the freeway. Her feet were barely touching the ground because of how fast they were running. When they got to the other side, there was a small shopping center and big parking lot. The coyote told her to keep walking straight and she would know where to go. Doing as she was told, a parked car flashed its lights at her. When she walked towards it she realized it was her sisters waiting for her. Over the years, my mom held a lot of different jobs such as a babysitter and waitress, before eventually landing a very good job at an electronic company called Syntrom. That is where she met my father and married him four months later. They had a very tough time raising me because they had nothing to fall back on. They rushed things, without thinking things through. Now they both have steady jobs and a home to call their own. Because of their struggles they are constantly reminding me of how I need to go to school and become somebody, so I won’t struggle the way they did.
BY IRINA TRIGUEROS My parents came from Santa Tecla in El Salvador. My mom’s family was middle-class, and ran a slaughterhouse. At 21 she was forced to come to the United States with her aunt to live with her cousins due to the civil war in El Salvador. On her trip across the border she crossed through mountains, and got separated from the group, when the coyote
and rest of the people including her aunt left. She and the other women kept walking, hid from a swarming helicopter, and found men who pretended they were sent back to find them. They found an old man who was also left behind. They wanted to take my mom across first, but the old man told them it was all of them or nothing. Once across the border, the men met and argued with the coyotes that my mom had first used. The coyotes made an arrangement for more money from her cousin in America, who agreed as long as my mom was put on a plane. My mom and dad dated in El Salvador and broke up, yet they were still friends and so she helped pay for him to get across. In 1989, being 20 years old, my dad did not want to get recruited and fight in the civil war, so he came to the U.S. My parents have been together ever since. They both entered the country illegally, and at first my mother worked at a beef jerky company and my dad worked as a painter. But now, both are legal and they currently work at hospitals. It was hard for them to adjust to life in the U.S. My mom went back to El Salvador in 2001 to help victims of an earthquake, and my dad went back to bury his father in 2009, having not seen him in 20 years. By avoiding the civil war, they lost touch with their families.
BY JOAQUIN MENDEZ My father, from Ecuandureo, Michoacán, always wanted to come to the U.S. since hearing that many of his elementary school friends had gone there. In 1979, at age 18, he had an accident at work and with a week to recover and think, he decided to leave for the United States. He took a bus to Guadalajara and from there to Tijuana. By the time the coyote came, my father ran out of money and been staying in a hotel with a stranger. The coyote took them near the border and they crossed through a hole in a fence. The coyote was guiding them for two days until another coyote picked them up. The coyote was the only one who knew the way, so the migrants needed to stay close to him. They walked for the rest of the day until they got to a tree with a large dome shape, up on a hill. They rested there for the night. The next day they did the same thing. On the third day, while they were walking, a car approached. Since they had left from the hotel, they had only water from dirty creeks and streams. The people in the car brought them a piece of bread and clean water. The car left and another came a few minutes later to pick them up. My dad’s brother received the call to give the address and the payment of 300 U.S. dollars. My dad took various jobs with an average of $ 3.10 per hour. He struggled here and in 1986, when Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act granting amnesty to all illegal immigrants who had lived here since January 1, 1982, my dad applied for the residency which he received in 1990.
BY JESSICA ANGUIANO Born and raised in a strict traditional Catholic home in Aguililla, Michoacan, my grandmother’s family was considered wealthy. They were owners of a very successful produce store in town and rancho. They had a fully operational “rancho” with living corridors for their employees. My great grandparents were politicians and fully devoted members of the church. My grandmother was a very sharp student who spent most of her free time helping out the employees on the rancho or at church, not because she had to, but because she enjoyed helping out. At the age of fifteen after my grandma’s coming out party (quincenera) she became engaged to the town’s wealthiest heir, a young man that she once disclosed as “the love of my heart”. Both families had come together in agreements that both their young teenagers would wed in months to come. Unfortunately, her dreams of a happy ending were soon to be abruptly destroyed. One day as she went on her daily routine to fetch the laundry water from the nearby river, she came across a man that according to her was awkward looking. He uttered to her, “You’re going to be my wife one day.” After ignoring his advances, she walked away from the river not thinking she would ever encounter him again. Weeks later at that same river, at that same time, she again encountered that man, but this time she would go home with more than just water. When she got home he introduced himself and informed her parents that he had made her his wife: “me la robe,” which in Mexican culture means kidnapped by loss of virginity. The family was mortified and cast her out. They wed in a private ceremony and nine months later she gave birth to the first of seven children. Later, in the 1950’s, she convinced her gambling, alcoholic husband to immigrate to the United States, where she obtained work as a nanny in Redwood City. She spent many hours away from her children, working for a wealthy family as a nanny, supporting her children and sending money home to her drunken husband. Her employer helped her apply for citizenship, and leave her husband. With their help, she became an independent single mother. By the late 1980’s she had bought her own home in her hometown, opened a produce store, and bed and breakfast by the beach. She was queen of her kingdom in Mexico and yet a tenant in the ghetto projects of Redwood City. But in 1993, after 24 years in the States, she passed away from breast cancer. A month after her passing, she was granted citizenship. She wanted the American dream not just for herself but also for her grandchildren. Her dream lives on in me; I am a first generation college student, an American citizen who is very proud of her Mexican roots.
BY MARIA ESPINOZA My parents came to the United States with the hope of
accomplishing the “American Dream.” My family originated in Michuacan, Mexico, where my parents married a year before I was born. My father had been coming and going to the U.S. since the early 1980’s, and even spent some time in jail after being caught trying to cross the border through the desert. First, he lived in Napa Valley and worked in the grape fields, where he had my mother and I smuggled in, after my second birthday. The process was not easy; my mother and I met with the ‘coyote’ who decided we had to be brought in separately. My mother crossed over inside the trunk of a cherry colored Cadillac DeVille, in a gap between the back seats and the trunk, made for the purpose of smuggling. The gap was big enough to fit a petite woman, like my mother, with extra baggage and other junk. Afraid and breathing the gasoline fumes that kept creeping up through the cracks in the gap, she got light headed and eventually passed out. A few hours later she arrived at a border town and had to wait for the coyote in a shopping area for me. But I wasn’t crossed until noon of the next day, and my mom was terrified that I had been taken from her. Luckily, the coyote crossed me at noon in the same gap my mom had been placed in. To make the smuggling easier, the lady had me drink a bottle of Coca-Cola with medicine that put me to sleep. When my mother and I were finally brought together I was drenched in water and anti-freeze that had been leaking into the trunk, so my mother removed my clothes and wrapped me up in the only piece of clothing she had. We were then united with my dad who drove us all the way to an apartment in the community of Decoto (Union City), where we have lived ever since. My father now has become certified as a dental assistant, but being the man that he is, chooses to work as a custodian for the New Haven Unified School District. My mother is also certified, but in beauty and cosmetics, yet continues to work for a uniform distribution company named Aramark Uniforms. Living here, my family has come to grow in many ways, one is by the birth of my two brothers, and another is economically. Though we do not actually own a house here, we are happy to be here and do not need to worry about what we will eat the next day, like many other Hispanic families.
BY ALEJANDRA SEGURA My mother was born in Michoacan Mexico. She immigrated with two of her brothers and one of her sisters. While crossing the river she had to be very careful as she didn’t know how to swim and could not slip or fall while walking on the wet rocks or get close to the seals that frightened her. Once in the U.S., my mother met my father who also had come here in search of work. She had four children, my older sister, my twin and me and my younger sister. My mother had to find two other jobs in order to support the continued on page 31
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Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.ci.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).
Fremont City Council
Newark City Council
Fremont City Council April 26, 2011
Consent: Accept Transportation Development Act funds of $128,117 for sidewalk improvement at Alder Avenue and Nicolet Avenue in the vicinity of Los Cerritos Community Park and American High School. Accept $138,000 Transportation Development Act funds from Metropolitan Transportation Commission for electronic bicycle lockers at Fremont BART station. Reject all bids for construction of storage facility at Fire Station #6 due to a blue print error; bids will be re-solicited. Recognize a new Police Management Unit bargaining unit. Other Business: Adopt 2011 guidelines for Draft Policy on Labor Negotiations. Change to reporting requirements for councilmembers who have had contact and discussion with members of bargaining units regarding compensation and labor relations. Council Communications: Vice Mayor Chan referral: direct staff to explore reduction of scheduled meeting schedule. It was noted that the current schedule includes a work session once per month that could be combined with a regular meeting. If the schedule is modified, additional meetings could be called as necessary. Request the draft of a letter to be signed by the Mayor to object to Caltrans project in Niles Canyon. Council comments noted that plans and current work is “not minor” and “beyond shock.” Council adjourned in memory of Alan Heyman. Mayor Bob Wasserman Vice Mayor Suzanne Lee Chan Anu Natarajan Bill Harrison Dominic Dutra
Aye Aye Aye Absent Aye
Hayward City Council
Newark City Council April 28, 2011
Hayward City Council April 26, 2011
Presentations and Proclamations: Commend Mona Walker, “Hometown Hero” Proclaim April 30 as Mormon Helping Hands Day Proclaim May 1-7 as Cinco de Mayo Week Proclaim May 5 as National Day of Prayer Proclaim May 6-15 as Affordable Housing Week Proclaim May as Older Americans Month Proclaim May as Aquatics Safety Month
Affordable Housing Week – May 6-15, 2011
Public Hearings Consider property owner objections to 2011 Weed Abatement Program Consent: File a request to Metropolitan Transportation Commission for funding of citywide wheelchair accessible ramps. Authorize an Encroachment Permit to S.E.S. for Holy Ghost Festival July 23 and 24. Sign an agreement with Joel Nelson Productions for 2011 Music at the Grove. Non-consent: Update of regional efforts to develop a Sustainable Communities Strategy. Staff and council has reservations about the “internal consistency” and “market realities” of housing and job numbers in the Initial Vision Scenario. (Informational) Presentation of Specific Plan for Dumbarton Transit Oriented Development project of approximately 200 acres in General Planning Area 2. (Informational) Mayor David Smith Vice Mayor Luis Freitas Alan Nagy Ana Apodaca Alberto Huezo
Yes Yes Yes Absent Yes
Work Session Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for South Hayward BART/Mission Blvd Form-based Code. Consent Approved plans and specifications; call for bids for new sidewalk on both sides of Bellina St. between Second and Third Streets. Total cost estimated at $350,000 which has been budgeted in the FY 2011 Capital Improvement Plan with Measure B (half-cent transportation sales tax administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission) funding for pedestrian and bicycle projects. Completion of works scheduled for August 26, 2011. Public Hearing Master Fee Schedule update to be continued May 3, 2011. Legislative Business Adoption of interim Moratorium Ordinance re supermarkets of 20,000 sq. ft., or more, or large retail stores exceeding 75,000 sq. ft. with at least 10,000 sq. ft. or 10 percent of area, whichever is less, devoted to sale of grocery or non-taxable items to be continued May 3, 2011. The ordinance would establish a 45-day moratorium on approval of land use entitlements and building permits for such establishments. Opposed AB 438 (Williams) County free libraries.
Public Comment Betty DeForest expressed concern that not only was the South Hayward Parish (a coalition of faith-based organizations) unaware of the city’s planned Gang Injunction Program, the local ACLU, NAACP, Bishop Macklin and COR also missed the outreach for opportunities to comment. The board of South Hayward Parish has requested further discussion and collaboration. Benjamin Goulart queried how the planned power plant was approved given that he was last informed the proposal to build such a facility was rejected by Council. Staff will make clear the chronology of events, decisions, the make-up of Council and input from third-party agencies. Anthony Varni represented the owner of 300-400 apartment units in the vicinity of the South Hayward BART Station. He requested the proposed form-based code be sensitive to the set-back requirements along Mission Blvd. to compensate for traffic and that planners consider the type of projects and buildings that might be identified by the form-based code to avoid detriment to the local community and property values. Jim Drake is concerned about safety specifications associated with the mini-loop which is part of the Route 238 Corridor Improvement Project. Mayor Michael Sweeney – Yes Barbara Halliday – Yes Olden Henson – Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Bill Quirk – Absent Mark Salinas – Yes Francisco Zermeno Yes
PUBLIC NOTICES OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 16, 2011, at 12:00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 29, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006329439 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, executed by Mohammad I Makhani An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the steps to the entrance of the county courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5977 Bellflower Dr Newark CA 94560 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the
street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $518,284.67. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western
Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 920229004 Dated: April 25, 2011. (R-376779 04/26/11, 05/03/11, 05/10/11) 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/11 CNS-2077484# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 131462614 APN: 483-0113-078 TRA: 15051 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9729 REF: Lagua, Felicisimo IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 08, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 09, 2011, at 12:00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 27, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006469107 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California,
executed by Felicisimo R. Lagua and Herminia R. Lagua, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the steps to the entrance of the county courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 31231 Fredi Street Union City CA 94587 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s)
secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $399,434.81. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 920229004 Dated: April 19, 2011. (R-375797 04/19/11, 4/26/11, 05/03/11) 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2072772#
“Where we came from” continued from page 30 family, when my father was first in jail. Afterwards, she took on three jobs, taking care of four children and her sister, and the stress that her significant other put upon her because he would gamble, womanize, drink and do many other things. Even though the many stresses almost put her in a depression, she stayed strong. My father ended up going to prison for good, forcing us to live in a garage ever since. She continued working three jobs to put food on the table. While working very hard for seven years and moving into a house with her sister and brother, she came to realize that she could not wait for the father of her kids who had been sentenced to 20 years. While working at a McDonald’s in East Palo Alto, she met a policeman. They ended up falling in love. He would always bring gifts to us and be very good to her. They married and moved to a much better place in Newark and had one baby girl together. He helped my mom with her papers and me with my schooling, and he gave us a much better life.
BY MAYRA GUARDADO When my mother was seven, her parents were divorced after her 27-year old mother cheated on her 76-year-old father. They had three girls and her husband had three girls and one boy: Emilia, Pepe, Maria del Refujio and Yolanda all from his first marriage. At first, my mother and her two sisters lived with their father and Yolanda who treated them very kindly. But soon Maria del Refujio demanded that my mother help care for her 10 children. When my mother was 12, Yolanda married and my mother and her two sisters were left in the care of Maria del Refujio because their father was too old to care for them. Maria del Refujio forced my mother to wake up at 3 a.m. to get water for the day. A few times men would try to follow her to the well. By 7 a.m. my mother would finish cleaning the whole house and making 10 pounds of tortillas before leaving for school. Her stepsister would beat if she didn’t do all of her chores.
My mother never considered leaving her two sisters and her current life to go to America, but in the end she was forced to leave. At 14, her father passed away and he left her and her two sisters in the hands of Maria del Refujio who sent my mother to America to send money to support my mother’s sisters. The oldest step sister Emilia came from America to Mexico to take her back. First, she babysat a little girl for $60 per week and lived with her stepsister, whose house she was forced to clean. Later on she became an in-house maid for a kind doctor who paid her $200 per week. In 2 years, she hired a coyote to bring her two sisters to America. They were poor yet happy to be together. My dad grew up in Nochistlan, Zacatecas on a dirty ranch and was forced to work like all his five brothers and six sisters. Each day he would wake up at 6 a.m. and eat quickly and then leave for school. His ranch was on the top of a big hill, two miles from school. Every night he fed the pigs and chickens and milked
the cows. He dropped out of school by fourth grade to work at the ranch and during these harsh years, he and his brothers dreamed about a new life in America. In 1978, after his required year of military duty for Mexico, he left for America. He paid a coyote to take him and spent the first two nights crossing hills. On the first day, he hid in an avocado field and on the second he hid in a lemon field. Soon after, a truck then met them and drove him all the way to Palo Alto to his older brother, Polo. After two weeks, my father finally found a job as a gardener at $3.75 per hour. Shortly after that, he worked as a dishwasher in a Chinese restaurant for $3.80 per hour. My parents met during a Tupperware party in 1980, but never once spoke to each other. My dad got my mom’s phone number from her step sister and after one month of constant calling, my mom finally agreed to date him. Shortly after six months of being together, they wed. She was 19 and he was 21 years old. Life was hard during those first few years
because their jobs paid little and demanded so many hours. At first, they were taken advantage of because of their illegal status, but childhood had prepared them for hard work. But once they gained citizenship, they were able to do better. Reagan’s Immigration and Reform Act helped my parents become U.S. citizens. My father could then earn a general engineer license after 6 months of studying. Each day after his eight hour job, he would study a very large book for two or three hours. He kept this routine until he passed his test. And from then on, they bought a house and raised our family of four. Even with some success in America, my mother and father still dream of retiring to Mexico. They rarely talked about their childhood because they felt that I would never have been able to absorb how hard it was for them. Now I’m old enough to understand and fully appreciate them for everything they’ve done for us. qqq
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Barry Levin’s process involves seeing a finished image in his mind before he makes an exposure; finished images are not required to match the original scene or subject. Originals are starting points much like landscape painters who often interpret reality. Levin picks his image subjects by the feelings they invoke when he looks at them. It's then his goal to pass those feelings along, ranging from awe through solemnity, in his work. He attempts to tell the story within the subject.
BY MONA SHAH
shares the vision of local photographers in the Tri City area that are passionate about capturing images that both intrigue and open a world to the viewer. Some images may evoke a memory of the past, or a glimpse of a place they have yet to explore. Each photographer in the show illustrates, through their work, their love of the lens and how it brings to life the stories of people, places, lives and locations to which they have a connection. “Featured photographer Alvin Dockter, a long time Fremont resident, has been the inspiration for this exhibit. Photographers, not unlike many other artists, often gravitate to others who share a passion for a specialized medium - in this case, photography. It always interests me to see the variety of work, perspectives, and backgrounds and life stories that surface through an exhibit that shares a sense of community amongst the participating artists.” In his photography, Alvin Dockter, tries to show the real world, rendering each subject faithfully. When manipulation of a print is necessary, Dockter does it subtly. His artwork is printed from 35mm, medium and large format negatives or digitally.
Another prominent photographer, Hal Geren, has enjoyed photography since the early 1980s as a medium that provides motivation to explore the local environment. Working with computer graphics in the early 1990s, he became interested in Photoshop software and developed an interest in photo restoration. The introduction of digital photography, coupled with a deepening appreciation for the local area, has led to his current enthusiasm to record wonders of the West Coast. See what local photographers have captured in their own backyard. Visions Photography by Alvin Dockter and Friends May 6 – May 28 Thursday – Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.
It takes quite a lot to capture the attention of teenagers these days. With so many distractions competing for their attention, it is a wonder that anything leaves an impression for more than a fleeting moment. A new exhibit, “Earth, Air, Fire, Water” at Mission Coffee in Fremont, displays the creativity of art students of Alsion Montessori Middle and High School. Art teacher Maria Grazia Romeo says, “They come to my classroom twice a week and work next to each other. Almost all of the artists are represented with one or more images in the show.” The “Earth, Air, Fire, Water” exhibit gives young
artists a chance to experience life as a professional artist and serve as inspiration to bring more art into their lives. An artist reception will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 5 p.m.; almost all the artwork is for sale. Artists in the Bud May 1-31 Artist Reception Wednesday, May 4 5 p.m. Mission Coffee 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 623-6920 Free
Opening Reception Friday, May 6 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123Washington Boulevard, Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.fremont.gov/Art/OliveHydeArtGallery
In Margie’s Memory
BY PRAVEENA RAMAN
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or more than a decade Margie Harrison Joshi was a familiar figure at the Logan High School Forensic team’s speech and debate tournament held on Martin Luther King (MLK) weekend. Through the years she enjoyed her children’s participation and success in this activity and continued to attend and support the event even after her son and daughter had graduated from the High School. Unfortunately this year the familiar figure was missing at the event. A few days prior to the Forensics
tournament Margie lost her battle to Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease, where there is irreversible deterioration of the nerves in the body. The immune system of MS patients starts attacking and eating away the myelin, which is the protective sheath around the nerves. This in turn hampers the communication between the brain and the nerves which leads to the nerves rotting away. The symptoms vary from patient to patient and in the majority of the cases it causes physical and cognitive disabilities. Multiple Sclerosis is often difficult to diagnose as the symptoms can come and go, often not appearing for months at a time. There is no cure yet for this disease but treatments are available to manage the symptoms and treat the attacks. Margie was diagnosed with MS early in her life but her symptoms became pronounced only later on. Though she was physically affected by this illness she never let it define her. She persevered with courage
and dignity. Through her children’s childhood she attended all their games, tournaments and shows. Her daughter Karen started performing at a young age and starred as a 10 year old in StarStruck’s Thumbelina which played at the Broadway West theatre. Those familiar with this venue will know that this cannot be accessed by people with physical disabilities. However this did not stop Margie from attending the opening and the closing of the play. She slowly went up the stairs, step by step by the back entrance and made it up for the show. Margie continued to attend and participate in all her children’s ventures, supporting and cheering their accomplishments. Recently she had traveled Boston to attend her son’s graduation from Harvard College. Margie was very close to her husband Kesh and children Mike and Karen. She enjoyed music and a good home cooked meal. Her family describes her as a gentle, straight forward person who befriended everyone she met.
She was always a great admirer of speech and debate, and loved attending the MLK tournament at James Logan High School. The tournament ends with an awards ceremony on the Sunday of the MLK weekend. This year during the awards ceremony Mike and Karen Joshi, alumni of the Forensics program, gave away $2100 in scholarships in their mother Margie’s memory. The recipients were the first place winners in 21 categories of competition from high schools across Northern California. The winners who were awarded this scholarship are: Policy Debate: Aditya Limaye & Madhu Vijay (Bellarmine College Preparatory) Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Gordon Allen (Analy High School) Parliamentary Debate: Benjamin Morris & Keizra Mecklai (Mira Loma High School) Public Forum Debate: Mihir Bhaskar & Adil Majid (Leland High School) Dramatic Interp: Dolapo Sangokoya (Clovis North High School)
Humorous Interp: Sarah Khasrovi (Presentation High School) Duo Interpretation: Jonathan Wu & Brandon Deadwiler (James Logan High School) Oratorical Interp: Naman Trivedi (Bellarmine College Preparatory) Thematic Interp: Jane Liu (Gabrielino) Impromptu: Rylan Schaeffer (Mountain View High School) Expository: Angela Leung (Gabrielino High School) Original Oratory: Ethan Loewi (Denver East High School) Original Advocacy: Deepika Bodapati (Presentation High School) Original Prose and Poetry: Gary Nielsen (Granite Bay High School) National Extemporaneous: Vijay Singh (Bellarmine College Preparatory) International Extemporaneous: John Cherian (Bellarmine College Preparatory) Congress: Tanay Kothari (Bellarmine College Preparatory)
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BY MONA SHAH Considered one of the most important documents in the history of democracy, the Magna Carta held by Oxford University's Bodleian Library, is making a very rare public appearance at San Francisco's Legion of Honor. Paving the way for democracy in the United States, the charter established principles of individual liberty and constitutional government. Its declaration, that no free man should be imprisoned without due process, underlies the development of common law in England. Magna Carta, on loan to the Legion of Honor, is one of four surviving manuscripts from the revised 1217 issue. The document displayed is an original Magna Carta, not a copy. Inscribed by hand in Medieval Latin on a 21-inch sheep or goatskin parchment, this storied manuscript first etched the rights of man into English law. Agreed upon on June 15, 1215, by King John of England and his barons at Runnymede, this "Great Charter of English Liberties" contains 56 lines of text that run the gamut from fishing rights on the river Thames to the supremacy of the rule of law above all else. Dr. James Ganz, Curator of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, is coordinating the installation of the Magna Carta at the Legion of Honor. “This is truly a oncein-a-lifetime event,” Ganz said. “This historic document is not normally on view even where it resides at the Bodleian Library. It has traveled to the United States only twice before, both times for private events. This is its first public display on this continent in its nearly 800-year history.”
Viewing the Magna Carta is included in the general admission ticket for the Legion of Honor. There is a $5 surcharge for Pulp Fashion: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave, on view in the lower level galleries of the Legion of Honor through June 5. Britain’s Magna Carta May 7- June 5 Tuesday through Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Legion of Honor
Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477 Tuesday, May 3 2:30 - 3:25 p.m. Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr, Fremont 5:25 - 6:10 p.m. Booster Park, Gable Dr. and McDuff Ave.,Fremont 6:25 - 6:55 p.m. Camellia Dr. and Camellia Court, Fremont Wednesday, May 4 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. Palomares Hills HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr., Castro Valley 5:25 - 5:50 p.m. Lomond Way & Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley Thursday, May 5 2:45 - 3:40 p.m. Bay School, 2001 Bockman Rd, San Lorenzo 4:05 - 4:40 p.m. Falcon Dr. and Merganser Dr., Fremont 5:20 - 5:50 p.m. Los Robles Apts, 32300 Almaden Blvd., Union City 6:05 - 6:35 p.m. Mission Gateway Apts., 33215 Mission Blvd., Union City
Lincoln Park 100 - 34th Avenue (at Clement Street), San Francisco (415) 750-3600 www.legionofhonor.org Tickets: $6-$10
Monday, May 9 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Pioneer School, Blythe St. and Jean Dr., Union City 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Alvarado Elementary, Fredi St. & Smith St., Union City 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. Greenhaven Apts., Alvarado Blvd. & Fair Ranch Rd., Union City 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd & maybird Cir.Fremont
Tuesday, May 10 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Schilling School, 36901 Spruce St., Newark 3:25 - 4:00 p.m. Ash St. & Wells Ave., Newark 4:50 - 5:30 p.m. Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., Union City 5:40 - 6:20 p.m. Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, Union City Wednesday, May 11 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 9th St,Union City 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 5:15 - 5:50 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Baywood Apts., 4275 Bay St., Fremont Thursday, May 12 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Stellar Academy, 38325 Cedar Blvd, Newark 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood School, 33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Weibel School, 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 - 6:20 p.m. Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., Union City
Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information about the Bookmobile call (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, May 4 Wednesday, May 4 2:00 - 2:20 p.m. Pioneer Park 60 Wilson Way, Milpitas 2:30 - 2:55 p.m. Friendly Village Park 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas 3:20 - 4:00 p.m. Foothill School 1991 Landess Ave, Milpitas
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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. Due to space limitations, only a brief announcement is possible without charge. Those who decide to publish more extensive information and/or a picture may do so at
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Benny L. Smith RESIDENT OF BRENTWOOD December 13, 1923 – April 27, 2011
Bernice Kiersted Ky Thi Tran RESIDENT OF SAN JOSE February 12, 1924 – April 30, 2011
Helen Hutcheon RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 15, 1924 – April 19, 2011
Helen Hutcheon RESIDENT OF FREMONT January 18, 1914 – April 22, 2011
RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 14, 1925 – April 28, 2011
Terry L. Crawford RESIDENT OF HAYWARD February 14, 1952 – April 21, 2011
Walter Brandle RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 18, 1921 – April 28, 2011
Dan G. Howell RESIDENT OF NEWARK January 14, 1956 – April 26, 2011
Ray P. Garza RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 30, 1926 – April 25, 2011
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In Rick's memory: high school honors one of its own BY MAURICIO SEGURA Rick Devecchi was the type of person who led by example. Always willing to lend a hand, a word of advice, or just a simple smile to warm the hearts of those around him, he wouldn't think twice about helping a stranded motorist on the road or even giving his lunch to a homeless man who had nothing. As his brother Randy once stated, “He acted on an inner urge that drove him to help people.” Married for 15 years with two children, his family was his life. An alumnus of San Lorenzo’s Arroyo High School, class of 1979, Rick worked in the family's Berkeley based trucking company, first started by his grandfather over 50 years ago. It was in front of the company warehouse one December morning in 1998 that the Devecchi family’s life tragically turned upside down. With Christmas just a week away, Rick was busy working when he was informed that a man was poking around the back of his pickup truck parked across the street. Rick headed out with a co-worker to see what was happening, but the mysterious man had gotten back into his own car and was driving slowly down the street. As he walked past the gates and into the middle of the driveway, the man hit the accelerator and plowed into the unsuspecting Rick before peeling away from the scene. Rick's father, who was standing near the gate, turned just in time to see his son tossed into the air and land motionless on the pavement. Rick lingered in the hospital for three days, but the head trauma he suffered was too severe and the decision was made to take him off life support. At just 37 years of age, this husband, father, son, brother, beloved family member, and dear friend was laid to rest on Christmas Eve. Thirteen years have passed, and Rick's murderer has never been caught. Despite a $35,000 reward, three features on “America's
Most Wanted,” and countless news stories throughout the years, the lack of solid witnesses has left this case unsolved. But Rick’s memory lives on and is honored every year by his Alma mater Arroyo High School with their Annual Car and Motorcycle Show. Saturday, May 7 marks the tenth year of the event, whose proceeds go to the school’s athletic department. With all the recent California budget cuts, there is simply not enough money coming in to keep school sports programs running with 100 percent efficiency, so schools statewide have had to rely on alternate means to make ends meet. The show will feature classic and custom cars, street rods, tricked out trucks, muscle cars, vintage cars, low riders, motorcycles, bicycles, and more. An assortment of food vendors will be on hand to please the taste buds, contests will be held with cool giveaways, and a stage with live music will be in place to provide the entertainment. KTVU Channel 2 is a co-sponsor of the event, and some of their on-air local celebrities will be serving as emcees and mingling with the crowd. Past shows have been a hit with people of all ages, and just keep getting better and better. So, plan on spending your Saturday at Arroyo H.S. with the entire family for a day of hot cars, great food, and good wholesome fun. Business owners interested in becoming sponsors of the event can call (510) 2069068 for further information. Those who would like to enter their car or learn more about the show, contact Debbi Chambless at (510) 483-1776, or e-mail ArroyoHSCarShow@aol.com. Car and Motorcycle Show Saturday, May 7 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arroyo High School 15701 Lorenzo Ave., San Lorenzo (510) 483-1776 www.arroyocarshow.com Admission: $5
Blood Drive Alameda Masonic Lodge 167 is asking fellow citizens to take a few minutes from their busy schedules to donate blood. The American Red Cross bus will be available at the lodge (37419 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont) from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter your zip code or Sponsor Code: LODGE167. You may also call (800) 733-2767. Donors with type O are especially needed. Donors are re-
quired to show identification. If you have any questions regarding eligibility to donate blood, call (800) 236-3276. Blood Drive Saturday, May 7 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 37419 Fremont Blvd., Fremont www.redcrossblood.org (800) 733-2767
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Are you a writer? Do you like to write about interesting topics? Are you a whiz with words and like to share your thoughts with others? Can you find something fascinating about lots of things around you? If so, maybe writing for the Tri-City Voice is in your future. We are looking for disciplined writers and reporters who will accept an assignment and weave an interesting and accurate story that readers will enjoy. Applicants must be proficient in the English language (spelling and grammar) and possess the ability to work within deadlines. If you are interested, submit a writing sample of at least 500 words along with a resume to tricityvoice@aol.com or fax to (510) 796-2462.
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