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December 30, 2011

Vol. 10 No. 104

BY MAURICIO SEGURA AP PHOTO/ROB GRIFFITH Beginning December 31 and continuing for the next few weeks, “Happy New Year!” will be the most widely used greeting worldwide. As a holiday it is the oldest on Earth, but it hasn't always been celebrated on the first of January. The first known observations of the New Year go back four thousand years to ancient Babylon; a time when festivals and celebrations revolved around astronomical and agricultural timetables instead of literal calendar dates. New Year celebrated rebirth and therefore fell upon the first new moon after the Vernal Equinox… the first day of spring. Celebrations lasted eleven days, each day focusing on a certain theme. And from what is known about ancient Babylonian celebratory practices, watching the ball drop in Times Square would have seemed a complete bore in comparison. Babylon was also the first to adopt the practice of continued on page 4

INDEX It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Movie Theater List . . . . . . . . . 8

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Places of Worship . . . . . . . . . 28

Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.

Friday, Dec 30

Saturday, Dec 31

Kwanzaa

New Year's Eve Show $

6 - 8:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

Free Celebration - Hosts Rev. and Mrs. Tommy Smith

Interactive experience with desserts, party favors and prizes. Ages 16 and up

Palma Ceia Baptist Church 28605 Ruus Rd., Hayward (510) 489-5366 Saturday, Dec 31

New Year's Eve Hike R

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Explore the park, see birds and wildlife, and get some exercise. Parking fee. Rain cancels. Ages

10+ Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 Saturday, Dec 31

Classic Film Night $

7:30 p.m. "The Iron Mask"plus "Mud and Sand"

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

Made Up Theatre 3392 Seldon Ct., Fremont (510) 573-3633 www.MadeUpTheatre.com Sunday, Jan 1

New Years Day Butterfly Walks

11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Start the year off right with an inspiring visit to a monarch butterfly overwintering site. Meet at the Granary. Park admission fee

SUBMITTED BY RENEE LORENTZEN See what the Milpitas Sports Center has to offer in 2012! Changes to our class lineup are featured during a free morning of fitness on Saturday, January 7 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.. Whether you are new to the Sports Center or already a member this event is worth checking out! Event Schedule 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Zumba

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Cardio Sculpt

Monday, Jan 2

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Fit Boxing

Free Improv Class

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

For more information contact Parks and Recreation Services at (408) 586-3225

Learn the basics of Improv

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. XTREME Workout

Made Up Theatre 3392 Seldon Ct., Fremont (510) 573-3633 www.MadeUpTheatre.com

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lap Swimming 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Water Class Demos

PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak

FEATURES Julie Grabowski

PRODUCTION Ramya Raman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak

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City of Fremont Board/Commission Vacancies Economic Development Advisory Commission – One vacancy (Commercial/Industrial) Term to expire 12/31/2014

Library Advisory Commission – One vacancy Term to expire 12/31/2014 Planning Commission – One vacancy Term to expire 12/31/2015

George W. Patterson House Advisory Board – One vacancy (Citizen At Large) Term to expire 12/31/2013

Advisory Body Applications can be obtained at: http://www.fremont.gov/index.aspx?NID=76 or you may obtain an application from the City Clerk’s Office, 3300 Capitol Ave, Bldg A, 510284-4060

Historical Architectural Review Board – Two vacancies Terms to expire 12/31/2015 Human Relations Commission – One vacancy Term to expire 12/31/2014

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SUBMITTED BY BOBBY AUGUST On Saturday, December 31, laugh in the New Year with Made Up Theatre’s special New Year's Eve show. “Our New Year's Eve show will be great for anyone who enjoyed the television program ‘Whose Line is it Anyway,’” said Bobby August, one of the directors of Made Up Theatre. " In addition to the show, we'll have desserts, party favors, and a giveaway of fun prizes." For those unfamiliar, an improvisation show is quite a unique and interactive experience. The actors perform scenes, stories, and musicals completely based on audience suggestions. “We called it Made Up Theatre because everything is made up on the spot,” said August.

August has performed improv shows for many years with fellow co-founders Dustin Seidler, Sean Taylor, and Ben Stephens. The four of them opened Made Up Theatre in Fremont just last year and are very proud of what they've accomplished so far. August states, "This past year we've had great shows, and really amazing students. We are so grateful of the tremendous support by our local community." Made Up Theatre even represented Fremont this past August as they were invited to perform in the San Francisco Improv Festival. In addition to the improv and comedy shows, Made Up Theatre will continue to be a Training Center to learn and continued on page 35

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Seminar to Cover the Facts About Usefulness and Effectiveness of Supplements

mericans spend a lot of money on what’s known as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), with two-thirds of money spent on this multi-billion dollar industry going toward things like over-thecounter vitamins and other supplements, according to Lorie Roffelsen, R.D., CDE, a Washington Hospital staff dietitian and diabetes educator. On Jan. 5, Roffelsen will present a free Diabetes Matters seminar specifically about what people with diabetes should know about over-the-counter dietary supplements and how to decide whether some supplements are useful— or not. “I did this class a couple of years ago, and there was a lot of interest among the people that attended,” she says. “There is an interesting topic in general for people looking for alternative therapies for management of a disease. We have conventional therapies for diabetes, like exercise, prescribed medications, monitoring those medications, and eating healthy. And then there is an interest in things people can add to those that might improve diabetes control or improve overall health.” Roffelsen says people may hear from a family member or friend about a supplement claiming to lower blood pressure or blood sugar, but it’s important to get all the facts before trying something new, even if it’s over-the-counter. “Sometimes there’s a perception that dietary supplements are a ‘natural’ addition, and that because of this, they’re either safe or better than conventional therapies,” she explains. “During this seminar, I’ll be defining what a dietary supplement is and comparing it to a prescription medication, which is something approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Then we might discuss some of the supplements that have had clinical trials to see what their true effectiveness is in regards to diabetes-related factors like blood

sugar, neuropathy, and inflammation.” She points out that consumers need to be cautious of claims by dietary supplement manufacturers, simply because the FDA does not require the same rigorous evaluation as it does for doctorprescribed medications. “The FDA does not evaluate the claims made by dietary supplement, so they can be marketing without proof of

steps to ensure you aren’t doing more harm than good by adding supplements to your routine. For individuals with diabetes, she recommends the following: • Do your own research. Independent not-for-profit research firms—like United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and ConsumerLab.com—often review certain supplements. Check out their Web sites for more information.

On Thursday, Jan. 5, get the truth about dietary supplements and diabetes. A free class will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Washington West, 2500 Mowry Ave. in Fremont. Call (510) 745-6556 for more information.

safety or efficacy—meaning without evidence-based studies or research,” she says. “The FDA does have good manufacturing guidelines in place for supplement manufacturers to follow in terms of cleanliness, but they differ from prescription medications in that they do not have to provide scientifically valid evidence of what the drug does. “So, there’s a question of: are you getting what the bottle says it contains?” This does not mean that all supplements are useless, according to Roffelsen. However, it is important to take

• Discuss with your health care provider any supplements you’re thinking of taking before you take them. • Monitor your blood sugar more often. Any time you change medications or change how you’re managing your diabetes, there will be changes in your blood sugar. Roffelsen adds that there are considerations people may not realize when contemplating adding a dietary supplement to their routine. “A supplement might have impurities or something in it that will interact with

prescribed medicines,” she says. “There are risks. People often think, ‘It’s natural, and there can’t be any harm,’ but these substances can be potent depending on what they are. They can have some adverse reactions with your liver and kidneys and make you very sick. “Some supplements have shown an effect in lowering blood sugar, but if you’re taking your regular medicine, and you add these supplements, then there could be risk of lowering your blood sugar too much because of the combined effects.” For individuals who don’t want to have to commit endless hours to Internet research about various supplements that they’ve heard might be useful, Roffelsen’s advice is to attend the upcoming Diabetes Matters class to learn more— the easy way. “I’ll do all the research for them,” she says. “There are so many claims out there related to dietary supplements, so I’ve distilled the information down to the ones with decent trials. The good news is that there’s so much interest in this area that there are ongoing trials looking at these supplements. People want more information, and I want them to get the facts.” Get the facts Attend Roffelsen’s talk next Thursday to learn more about dietary supplements, including how to evaluate if a supplement is right for you, as well as Internet resources for evaluating them, and the latest studies and research that are available. “Dietary Supplements: What You Should Know” will take place on Thursday, Jan. 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. Stay for the Diabetes Support Group meeting from 8 to 9 p.m. No registration is required. Call (510) 745-6556 or visit www.whhs.com/diabetes for more information.

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setting resolutions and, judging by human nature, it's probable that they were also the first to break them. In time, other civilizations followed with their own New Year celebrations. Ancient Egypt, Greece, Sumeria and a handful of others held their celebrations to coincide with the Fall Solstice instead of the spring. Romans continued spring observations but as emperors rearranged the calendar to suit their needs, it eventually became astronomically out of synch. It took the Senate to allow a year to extend for 445 days, adding two months to the then 10month calendar, finally declaring in 153 B.C. that the New Year would be celebrated each January 1. But not so fast… in the early days of Christianity, the church condemned the first of January as a pagan celebratory date. So once again New Year dates would shift throughout the year; in February and April. Finally, with the unified acceptance of the Gregorian calendar by most of the western European countries in 1752, January 1 once

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again became the first date of the year and has remained so for 260 years. Today, midnight marking January 1 is celebrated across the globe. Millions of people gather in major cities and party into the wee hours of the morning, greeting the New Year with fireworks and/or special local traditions. One memorable non-U.S. tradition is held in Greece where all the lights are switched off at midnight. The celebration continues by cutting and serving a slice of the Vassilopita pie to each person in attendance; one of the slices contains a coin. The person who finds it can expect good luck for the entire year. In France, weather plays a big part. If the weather is sunny, the coming year will be good and happy. Breezy and overcast will, of course, mean difficulties and rain is something you don't want to see on January 1. In Spain and many Spanish speaking countries, a grape is eaten for each of the 12 chimes of the clock and a wish is made for each.

In the U.S., Times Square in New York City has been the place to be since the first ball drop in 1907. Other cities have adapted their own versions, such as the peach in Atlanta, an orange in Miami, a liberty bell in Pennsylvania, guitar in Memphis, and the Space Needle's elevator in Seattle among many others. Also in the U.S., it’s not just the midnight celebration, but all day partying and cheering as well. Parades dot each town and major city but Pasadena, California is considered the primary location as it hosts the venerable Rose Parade. And, following the parades is another New Year tradition… college football. So wherever you find yourself this New Year’s Eve - in front of the TV or outside somewhere cheering with thousands of other frozen souls, or in a glitzy place with Dom Perignon in your hand attempting to remember the words to Auld Lange Syne - stay safe, have fun, and please, don't drink and drive. Happy New Year! Cheers!

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HARD Citizens Advisory Committee vacancies The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) is now accepting applications from interested residents of Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and unincorporated Alameda County for the Citizen’s Advisory Committee. This committee meets four times per year and provides recommendations to the District Board of Directors, reviews District programs, reviews District park design projects and works on specific Board-directed projects. To obtain an application form or additional information, call (510) 8816704 or visit www.HaywardRec.org to download an application. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012.

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The Adventures of Tintin(PG) Fri. - Tue. & Thu. 11:50, 2:25, 5:00 We Bought a Zoo (PG) Fri. Mon. 9:30, 10:30, 1:35, 3:50, 4:40, 7:50, 10:05, 10:45 The Iron Mask(NR)Sat. 7:30 P.M. Tue. & Thu. 1:35, 3:50, 4:40, 7:50, Mud & Sand (NR) 10:05, 10:45 The Darkest Hour (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. 12:55, 5:40, 10:20 Thu. 12:55, 5:40, 10:20, 11:20

New Year's Eve (PG–13) Fri. - Young Adult (R) Fri. & Sat.

Thu. 5:00 P.M.

The Sitter (R)Fri. - Thu. 7:15, 10:00 Arthur Christmas (PG) Fri. Astronaut (NR)Fri. 11:30, 3:30, 5:30 Sat. 12:15, 2:55 Sun. 11:30, 2:30

Thu. 11:10, 1:40, 4:00

The Girl With the Dragon The Twilight Saga: Tattoo (R)Fri. & Sat. 10:00, 11:10, Breaking Dawn Part 1(PG–13) 1:30, 2:40, 3:50, 5:00, 6:15, 7:20, 8:30,

Cosmos 360(NR)Fri. 6:30, 8:30 Fri. - Thu. 11:15 A.M.

Sun. 1:30, 3:30

Secret of the Rocket (NR) The Metropolitan Opera: War Horse (PG–13) Fri. - Mon. Fri. 12:30, 2:30 11:30, 2:15, 4:30 Rodelinda Encore(NR)Wed. 6:30 9:40, 12:35, 1:20, 4:35, 6:50, 8:05 Sat. Tue. & Thu. 12:35, 1:20, 4:35, 6:50, Sun. 12:30 P.M. 8:05

The Adventures of Tintin(PG)

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We Bought a Zoo (PG) Fri. & Sat. 10:30, 12:00, 1:25, 2:55, 4:20, 5:50, 7:15, 8:45, 10:10, 11:40 Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 12:00, 1:25, 2:55, 4:20, 5:50, 7:15, 8:45, 10:10

Fri. 1:30, 4:30

Sat. 1:30, 3:35 Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Sun. 10:30 A.M. The Adventures of (PG–13) Fri. Mon. Protocol Wed. & Thu. 1:00, 3:00 9:55, 1:15, 4:20, 7:25, 10:40 Tintin 3D (PG)Fri. - Mon. 10:40, Fri. - Mon. 10:20, 12:15, 1:55, 3:15, 1:25, 4:10, 7:05, 9:45 Two Small Pieces of 5:35, 6:30, 8:40, 9:50 Tue. & Thu. 1:25, 4:10, 7:05, 9:45 Glass (NR) Fri. 10:30, 7:30 Tue. & Thu. 1:15, 4:20, 7:25, 10:40 Tue. 12:15, 1:55, 3:15, 5:35, 6:30, 8:40, The Darkest Hour 3D (PG–13) 9:50 Fri. - Mon. 10:05, 3:25, 7:55 Thu. 12:15, 1:55, 3:15, 5:35, 6:30, 8:40, Tue. & Thu. 3:25, 7:55 9:50, 11:40

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Dinosaurs Alive! (NR) Sat.

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Arthur Christmas (PG) Fri. - The Metropolitan Opera: Mon. 10:00, 12:30, 3:00, 5:25 Rodelinda Encore(NR)Wed. 6:30 Tue. & Thu. 12:30, 3:00, 5:25 Hugo (PG)Fri. - Mon. 10:35, 1:30, The Devil Inside (R)Thu. 12:01

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The Muppets (PG)Fri. - Mon. 9:35 Tue. & Thu. 12:20

The Darkest Hour 3D (PG–13) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1(PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:05, 3:35, 8:00

The Sitter (R)Fri. - Mon. 12:20,

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New Year's Eve (PG–13) Fri. - The Adventures of Tintin 3D (PG) Fri. 4:20 Tue. & Thu. 7:35, 10:25

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G) Fri. - Mon. Alvin and the Chipmunks: 9:45, 10:25, 11:05, 12:05, 12:40, 1:20, 2:25, 2:55, 3:35, 4:45, 5:10, 5:50, 7:10, Chipwrecked (G) Sat. - Thu. 8:15, 9:25, 10:50 Tue. & Thu. 11:05, 12:05, 12:40, 1:20, 2:25, 2:55, 3:35, 4:45, 5:10, 5:50, 7:10, 8:15, 9:25, 10:50

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG–13) Fri. - Tue.

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Won't Last a Day Without Arthur Christmas (PG) Fri. - You (NR)Fri. 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, Tue. & Thu. 12:20

9:55, 12:30 Sat. - Tue. & Thu. 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 11:00, 12:30, 3:50, 5:05, 7:05, 10:20 Hugo (PG) Fri. - Tue. & Thu. 5:10 7:15, 9:55 We Bought a Zoo (PG) Fri. - The Muppets (PG) Fri. - Tue. & Thu. 11:10, 2:00, 2:15, 4:50, 7:40, 8:25, Thu. 11:15, 1:50 Don 2 (NR) Fri. - Tue. & Thu. 1:10, 10:25 7:30 The Sitter (R) Fri. & Sat. 10:00, The Adventures of 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 6:40, 8:50, 11:00 Happy Feet Two 3D (PG) Tintin 3D (PG)Fri. - Thu. 11:20, Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, Fri. - Tue. & Thu. 12:00 1:50, 4:25, 7:10, 10:05 6:40, 8:50

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Mission: Impossible -- Ghost The Adventures of Tintin(PG) Protocol (PG–13) Sat. - Thu. Fri. - Thu. 11:00 A.M. 12:30, 3:50, 7:10, 10:20 The Girl With the Dragon The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R)Fri. - Thu. 11:00, 12:05, Tattoo (R)Sat. - Thu. 12:00, 3:35, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:05, 10:25 7:00 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G) Fri. - Thu. We Bought a Zoo(PG)Sat. - 11:00, 11:45, 12:25, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45,

Thu. 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10:15 Young Adult (R) Fri. - Mon. 9:50, 12:25, 2:45, 5:20, 7:45, 10:30 Tue. & Thu. 12:25, 2:45, 5:20, 7:45, War Horse (PG–13) Sat. - Thu. 12:45, 4:10, 7:35 10:30

New Year's Eve (PG–13) Fri. Hugo 3D (PG)Fri. & Sat. 2:15, 10:45 10:20, 1:05, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20, 12:05 Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 2:15 Sat. 10:20, 1:05, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20 Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 1:05, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20 The Adventures of 3D (PG) Fri. 11:15, 1:50, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Tintin 4:25, 7:00, 9:35, 12:10 Chipwrecked (G) Fri. & Sat. Sat. - Tue. & Thu. 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 10:00, 11:10, 12:20, 1:30, 2:40, 3:50, 7:00, 9:35 5:00, 6:15, 7:20, 8:30, 9:40, 10:50, 3:35, 4:15, 5:55, 6:30, 7:45, 8:10, 8:45, 12:01 Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 11:10, 12:20, 1:30, The Darkest Hour 3D (PG–13) 10:00, 10:20 2:40, 3:50, 5:00, 6:15, 7:20, 8:30, 9:40 Fri. & Sat. 10:00, 2:30, 7:00, 11:30 Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 2:30, 7:00 Mission: Impossible -- Ghost

Protocol (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. The Girl With the Dragon 12:00, 1:30, 2:00, 3:00, 4:30, 5:00, Sherlock Holmes: A Game Tattoo (R)Fri. - Mon. 10:15, 11:40, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 1:50, 3:10, 5:30, 6:35, 8:00, 9:00, 10:10 of Shadows (PG–13) Sat. Thu. 12:35, 3:45, 7:05, 10:00 Sherlock Holmes: A Game Tue. 11:40, 1:50, 3:10, 5:30, 6:35, 8:00, 9:00, 10:10 of Shadows (PG–13)Fri. - Thu. Thu. 11:40, 1:50, 3:10, 5:30, 6:35, 8:00, The Adventures of Tintin(PG) 12:00, 1:35, 3:00, 4:35, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00, 10:10, 11:35

9:40, 10:50, 12:01 Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 11:10, 1:30, 2:40, 3:50, 5:00, 6:15, 7:20, 8:30, 9:40

Fri. - Tue. & Thu. 11:30, 8:10

My Week With Marilyn (R) Tales of the Maya Skies (NR)

Fri. - Tue. & Thu. 7:35, 10:00

10:00, 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40, 12:01 Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40

Sat. - Thu. 1:40

9:00, 10:25

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. Don 2 3D (NR) Fri. & Sat. 10:00,

10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 4:20, 10:40 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 4:20 11:00, 12:01 Sun. - Tue. & Thu. 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, The Metropolitan Opera: 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, Rodelinda Encore (NR)Wed. 6:30 10:00

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Safety while studying abroad SUBMITTED BY EMILY SIDLEY Most parents want their children to take advantage of every opportunity, like youth travel or study abroad experiences with a program that can widen their horizons. But are they aware that no federal or state laws protect student travelers when they go overseas? The scary truth is there is no federal oversight, qualifications, minimum standards or public reporting in the $17 billion+ industry that takes teens and young adults abroad. Tragically students are abused, abandoned and even killed on these trips, yet situations like these continue to happen around the world every day. The good news is there are steps your readers can take to help keep young American travelers safe

on foreign soil. Sheryl Hill, founder of ClearCause Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to keep America’s students safe overseas, can offer helpful tips for evaluating travel abroad programs such as: Research the program in your state and the state the program operates out of before you sign up. Ask your state’s attorney general for complaints against the program; check the BBB (Better Business Bureau) rating for the program and the parent company operating the program; if it’s with a university, ask for the Clery Act, Student Right to Know Security Policy and Crime Statistics on Campus; and perform an Internet search for the name of the program. If it won’t report the number of accidents,

deaths, rapes, and illnesses they’ve experienced – in entirety – don’t let them go. Purchase international healthcare, medical assistance, security and repatriation services from a reputable provider. It’s a relatively low cost investment to safeguard your loved one’s health and minimize security risks abroad. Be prepared for an emergency before you go. Check with the U.S. Department of State for the U.S. Embassy nearest where they’ll be staying and have then keep their consular’s name, address and phone number with them at all times. Also make sure they know how to dial emergency services abroad – it’s only 911 in the U.S. For more information, visit www.clearcausefoundation.org

Moose prowl streets of Steamboat Springs AP WIRE SERVICE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP), A moose and her two calves are drawing crowds in a Colorado ski resort as they lick parked vehicles for the salt on them.

The Steamboat Pilot & Today reports (http://bit.ly/t0jMDM ) the moose have been spotted tasting the sides of an animal control vehicle and, most recently, the bumper of a salty Subaru. State wildlife manager Jim Haskins says the moose appar-

ently are licking up salt used on city roads. He urges spectators to give the moose plenty of room when they appear around town so they don't feel threatened. Information from: Steamboat Pilot & Today, http://steamboatpilot.com/

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Birth

Eugene H. Arthur RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 25, 1923 - December 7, 2011

Joan I. O’Neil

Obituary RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 30, 1933 - December 15, 2011

Rosa B. Martins RESIDENT OF NEWARK January 29, 1923 - December 24, 2011

Amparo B. Armaz RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 26, 1924 - December 25, 2011

Marriage

Special Life Events

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Obituaries

Holly A. Meamber

Sharon Chandler-Tindall

RESIDENT OF UNION CITY January 26, 1926 - December 22, 2011

RESIDENT OF NEWARK April 22, 1957 - August 5, 2011

Giovanna Bucchi

Celia Ramirez

RESIDENT OF TRACY June 30, 1939 - December 23, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 20, 1932 - August 8, 2011

William Carver Smith

Saokram Bouth

RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 10, 1943 - December 18, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 28, 1941 - September 11, 2011

Gisele J. Renson

Ruperto Vasquez

RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 14, 1934 - December 20, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 27, 1922 - October 5, 2011

Lupe Arriola

Ceferina C. Francisco

RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 15, 1926 - October 10, 2011

RESIDENT OF NEWARK February 15, 1922 - December 25, 2011

Purushottam S. Patel RESIDENT OF UNION CITY August 10, 1920 - December 27, 2011

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900 FD1007 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont

Berge • Pappas • Smith

Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont

Tri-City Cremation & Funeral Services FD2085 (510) 494-1984 5800 Thornton Ave., Newark

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Obituary

William Carver Smith

William Carver Smith entered peacefully into rest December 18, 2011 in Fremont, CA. Born March 10, 1943 in French Camp, CA he was 68 years old. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and worked at PG&E Gas Department for 38 years. He enjoyed RVing and was a long time member of

Palma Ceia Baptist Church in Hayward and current member of the Resurrection Baptist Church in San Leandro where he was a Sunday School and Bible Study teacher. He was a Mason, West Gate Lodge #43 and belonged to the California Sight Seers RV Club. Devoted husband of 43 years to Susie Smith of

Fremont, CA. Loving father of Julie Esma Smith and William Alexander Smith. Dearest brother of one sister and two brothers. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation Wednesday, December 28th from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at BergePappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA. Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 29th at Palma Ceia Baptist Church, 28605 Ruus Rd, Hayward, CA. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 30th at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Gustine, CA. Donations may be made to Allensworth State Historical Park, Dept. of Parks and Recreation 1416 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814. For further information call William C. Smith Resident of Fremont (510) 656-1226 www.bergepappassmith.com

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

(510) 739-1000

Friendship Force Quarterly meetings Homestays abroad Hosting visitors “Changing the way you see the world” www.ffsfba.org www.thefriendshipforce.org 510-794-6844

Kiwanis Club of Fremont meets every Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. at the Newark/Fremont Hilton. Call Elise Balgley (510) 693-4524 for information.

Sons in Retirement Branch 59 Retired men who enjoy leisure time with new friends & activities. Lunch & Speaker once a month Newark Pavillion third Thursday - No Dues No Fundraising Call 1-877-747-9066 Visit www.sirinc.org

Kennedy High School

Flea Market First Saturday Every Month Except January 8 am – 4 pm All Spaces $20 For more info call 510-657-4070 x27150 bsterling@fremont.k12.ca.us 3999 Blacow Rd., Fremont

FREMONT FROSTERS CAKE DECORATORS CLUB 45TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Meeting, Demo, & Sharing 2nd Monday of Month - 7PM At Christ the King Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont Visit Fremontfrosters.com Fremontfrosters@gmail.com Contact Linda 510-794-7002

Homeless Solutions Free, monthly one-hour tour Abode Services housing site Hear resident stories Learn how you can help homeless individuals/families. (510) 657-7409 x203 or visit www.abodeservices.org Because everyone should have a home. The V After School Program 2:30 - 6:00p.m. Mon-Fri Homework Help/Tutoring Arts & Crafts, Physical Activities. Guitar Lessons Learn Spanish Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church

35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-1902 vidyalayanewark@yahoo.com

Fremont Cribbage Club Friends of Heirloom Flowers Garden Club Garden party every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – Noon at Shinn Park & Arboretum 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Novice to experienced gardeners are welcomed. Social hour afterwards at Sim Cottage.

Golden Gate Chapter Steamship Historical Society Six Bay Area meetings and Field trips per year Info at 510-276-7520 www.sshsa.org

A.M.A.C. The new Conservative AARP.Now over 200,000 Jazzinators members. ATTENTION-Lions, East Bay Youth Jazz Band Rotary, TEA, VFW, American Tues 11/1 & 15 & 12/13 & 27 Legion, SIRS. Speakers available. Bronco Billy’s, Irvington Call to schd., Jan-April 7-8pm - No Cover chg. 510-938-1118 https://eastbaytradjazz.org amacwest@aol.com 657-0243 John Soulis, Dir. Association of Mature American Mission Gold Jazz Band Citizens’ Go to our Website at Swiss Park 1st & 3rd www.amac.us Wed. 7-9pm

510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com Shout out to your community Our readers can post information including: Activities Announcements For sale Garage sales Group meetings Lost and found For the extremely low cost of $10 for up to 10 weeks, your message will reach thousands of friends and neighbors every Friday in the TCV printed version and continuously online. TCV has the right to reject any posting to the Community Bulletin Board. Payment must be received in advance.

Payment is for one posting only. Any change will be considered a new posting and incur a new fee. The “NO” List: • No commercial announcements, services or sales • No personal services (escort services, dating services, etc.) • No sale items over $100 value • No automobile or real estate sales • No animal sales (nonprofit humane organization adoptions accepted) • No P.O. boxes unless physical address is verified by TCV

BOOK CLUB NIGHTS

Tues-Beginners-No Entry Fee Wed-Advanced $11 Entry Fee 100% Pay Back Top Winners 6:15pm Round Table Pizza 37480 Fremont Blvd. cribbagegr43@yahoo.com Or call Tracy 510-793-6472 American Cribbage Congress www.cribbage.org

Fremont Dahn Yoga Center 42130 Blacow Rd. Fremont Starts on Thurs, Oct 27th Tues from 7:20 to 8:30 PM. Non Members welcome! Call of Sedona by Ilchi Lee Free classes w/book purchase 510-979-1130 for more info

New Fremont Chess Club

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

www.newfremontchessclub.org

• Unrated, Bi-Monthly Cash Blitz Tournaments • Expert Lectures • Summer Camps • Casual Games & Blitz All Ages - Fridays - 8-11pm 3375 Country Dr., Fremont 510-623-9935

Serious Mental Illness FREE 12 week course for caregivers of someone with serious mental illness Sat., Jan 7, 2012 - 9-11:30am Fremont, Registration required. call Joe Rose 510-378-1578 Email: joerose707@yahoo.com http://NAMI-f2f.blogspot.com

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

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Master Sudoku

Sudoku

Fill in the missing numbers (1 – 9 inclusive) so each row, column and 3x3 box contains all digits.

2 9

Sudoku

8 5 7

4 letter words Flux Fuss Gnat Obey Seep Spay To-do Used

4 4

2 1 8

7 5 1

6 8

6 3

In “coded” puzzles, each number represents a letter. For example, 428863 could represent PUZZLE. Double letters, the length of words, etc. will help you crack the code.

9 26 12

12 1

21 3

8 20

7 18

14 3

15 10

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Solutions on page 4

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Word Search DICKENS Bagstock Barkis Brass Bucket Bud Bumble Buzfuz Darney Dodson Dolly Dombey Fagin

Fang Fips Flite Grimwig Grip Heep Jenny Jingle Jo Jupe Krook

B D D O M B E Y B T N P R I G

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County Praises CalWORKs Participants SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL MARINA HINESTROSA County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors honored ten CalWORKs participants for their personal, educational, and employment accomplishments toward self-sufficiency. Individual CalWORKs participants recognized were: Robert Krueger, Tovie Lugo, Juanita Castillo, Marlo Ellis, Gary Abrahamson, YenHoung Nguyen, Stefani Medland, Iran Reyes, Leonila Gomez and Neda Noori. Creative Security received the CalWORKs Employer of the Year Award for its outstanding support of the CalWORKs Program. The company, which provides law-enforcement based security services for small local businesses to multi-national corporations, partnered with CalWORKs Employment Connection Center to offer transitional subsidized and permanent employment opportunities for qualified CalWORKs participants. The Board of Supervisors also recognized the unique and longstanding partnership of local Alternative Payment Providers with the 2011 Community Partner of the Year Award: Community Child Care Council of Santa Clara (more commonly referred to as “Four Cs”), Choices for Children, and Professional Association of Child Education Alternative Payment Program (known as “Pace-APP”).

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HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 4 Highest $: 445,00 Median $: Lowest $: 375,000 Average $: ADDRESS

ZIP

4448 Gem Avenue 4638 Heyer Avenue 4044 Meadowview Drive

94546 94546 94546

SOLD FOR BDS

417500 392000 375000

3 4 3

SQFT

BUILT

1920 2266 1124

1950 11-21-11 1948 11-18-11 1952 11-22-11

FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 34 Highest $: 1,250,000 Median $: Lowest $: 119,000 Average $: ADDRESS

ZIP

4044 Meadowview Drive 4771 Mira Loma Street 508 Ashland Terrace 2264 Bishop Avenue 37182 Blacow Road 36027 Cabrillo Drive 4683 Cerritos Avenue 38623 Cherry Lane #142 4755 Cortez Avenue 3185 Country Drive 35409 Eden Court 5181 Lawler Avenue 3284 Red Cedar Terrace #212 3576 Sequoia Common 37270 Spruce Terrace 4314 Cambria Street 42148 Gatewood Street 3563 Gilman Common 39078 Guardino Drive #104 43337 Isle Royal Street 903 Bedford Street 521 Chantecler Drive 300 Dana Street 43508 Jerome Avenue 43747 Paso Nuez Common 43767 Paso Nuez Common 43787 Paso Nuez Common 719 Praderia Circle 49089 Rose Terrace 46928 Shale Common #115 49112 Woodgrove Common 33836 Cassio Circle 3182 Grand Lake Drive 33068 Lake Michigan Street 4140 Lark Court

94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94538 94538 94538 94538 94538 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94555 94555 94555

SOLD FOR BDS

460000 180000 375000 320000 145000 350000 650000 542500 495000 163000 367000 119000 365000 439000 450000 152000 379500 790000 1250000 1200000 840000 637000 699000 630000 628000 552000 382500 568500 530000 335000 320500 742500 263,000 742500 742500

3 2 1 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

25201 2nd Street 435 B Street 1040 Clubhouse Drive 24085 Dover Lane 1748 Dover Place 1784 Germaine Court 22925 Kingsford Way

ZIP

94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541

SOLD FOR BDS

392,000 321,000 200,000 175,000 144,000 247,000 240,000

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CLOSED

460,000 500,706

SQFT

BUILT

CLOSED

1124 1269 712 724 1717 942 1120 1204 2184 1485 2144 1000 1148 1358 1603 2047 1243 1583 1936 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148 1148

1952 1997 1984 1989 1979 1989 1957 1961 1977 1956 1961 1958 1959 1959 1958 2004 1978 1971 1973 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971

11-22-11 11-18-11 11-15-11 11-15-11 11-15-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-17-11 11-16-11 11-15-11 11-16-11 11-15-11 11-17-11 11-16-11 11-15-11 11-15-11 11-17-11 11-17-11 11-15-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11

HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 28 Highest $: 679,000 Median $: Lowest $: 87,000 Average $: ADDRESS

392,000 407,375

22725 Lorand Way 845 Marin Avenue 22263 Prospect Street 285 Sullivan Way 22286 Thelma Street 22739 Watkins Street 25859 Bel Aire Drive 680 Banbury Street 695 Bristol Drive #282 24645 Broadmore Avenue 24175 Clarendale Street 26583 Eldridge Avenue 181 Goodwin Street 26812 Lakewood Way 27635 Pompano Avenue 25949 Regal Avenue 28418 Rochelle Avenue 921 Snowberry Court 27469 Orlando Avenue

94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94542 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94545

190,000 270,000 290,000 386,500 210,000 206,000 250,000 258,000 139,500 251,000 252,000 176,000 245,000 245,000 167,500 190,000 229,000 141,000 180,000

3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 3 3 3 3 3

1534 1562 1776 1040 1159 1248 1161 1045 1360 1618 1034 1107 1774 1000 1059 1115 1185 1469

MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 8 Highest $: 910,000 Median $: Lowest $: 180,000 Average $: ADDRESS

ZIP

340 Boyd Street 210 Butler Street 1197 Clear Lake Court 2185 Cuesta Drive 902 Dempsey Road 1650 Diel Drive 1268 Elkwood Drive 161 Evening Star Court 311 Falcato Drive 178 Junipero Drive #1 164 Marylinn Drive 328 South Temple Drive 136 Surrey Court

95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035

SOLD FOR BDS

385,000 465,000 650,000 510,000 390,000 430,000 540,000 300,000 480,000 219,000 305,000 390,000 180,000

3 3 4 2 2 5 3 3 4 3 2 3 2

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36439 Buckeye Street 39931 Cedar Boulevard #214 7807 Inverness Drive 38481 Jacaranda Drive 36529 Olive Street 4972 Stafford Place

94560 94560 94560 94560 94560 94560

SOLD FOR BDS

330,500 177,000 435,000 450,000 454,000 485,000

4 2 3 3 3 4

ADDRESS

SQFT

BUILT

CLOSED

2356 1934 1332 1208 1208 1044 1345

1920 1942 1973 1978 1978 1955 2004

11-15-11 11-15-11 11-16-11 11-17-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-17-11

694 Billings Boulevard 800 Dolores Avenue 701 Donovan Drive 34 Georgia Way 962 Joaquin Avenue #2 1309 Leonard Drive 2429 Longview Drive 1513 Orchard Avenue

ZIP

94577 94577 94577 94577 94577 94577 94577 94577

SOLD FOR BDS

200,000 415,000 221,000 215,000 188,000 341,000 470,000 160,000

2 3 2 2 3 5 3 2

380,000 459,250 BUILT

CLOSED

1064 1431 1848 1528 1187 1634 1615 1240 1675 1050 1378 1102 980

1954 1956 1977 1993 1981 1965 1991 1969 1977 1971 1983 1960 1971

11-30-11 11-23-11 11-30-11 11-30-11 11-28-11 11-30-11 11-30-11 11-28-11 11-30-11 11-30-11 11-29-11 11-23-11 11-29-11

350,000 436,750

SQFT

BUILT

CLOSED

2053 1071 1482 1426 2328 1707

1974 1985 1968 1975 1968

11-17-11 11-16-11 11-17-11 11-15-11 11-17-11 11-17-11

SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 14 Highest $: 415,000 Median $: Lowest $: 190,000 Average $:

279,000 301,875

11-16-11 11-15-11 11-17-11 11-16-11 11-15-11 11-17-11 11-16-11 11-17-11 11-15-11 11-17-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-15-11 11-15-11 11-15-11 11-15-11 11-15-11 11-16-11

SQFT

NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 4 Highest $: 708,000 Median $: Lowest $: 309,000 Average $: ADDRESS

1948 1952 1924 1950 2005 1951 1958 1988 1956 1960 1952 1952 1953 1954 1952 1954 1972 1955

270,000 274,536

SQFT

BUILT

CLOSED

779 1781 885 1044 1390 1758 1695 923

1943 1951 1942 1941 1980 1953 1963 1908

11-15-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-15-11 11-15-11 11-17-11 11-15-11 11-15-11

December 30, 2011 492 Sybil Avenue 3867 Anza Way 16868 Clinton Avenue 14617 Craft Avenue 3726 Lamoureux Street 16243 Miramar Place 1555 Beechwood Avenue 1356 Trojan Avenue

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211,500 270,000 400,000 313,500 282,000 200,000 327,000 295,000

2 3 6 2 3 3 3 3

1470 1096 4446 1783 1356 1519 1396 1114

SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 2 Highest $: 245,000 Median $: Lowest $: 243,000 Average $: ADDRESS

ZIP

16750 Daryl Avenue 422 Hacienda Avenue 16023 Paseo Largavista 16163 Silverleaf Drive 540 Tulsa Street 17640 Via Arriba 267 Via Elevado

94580 94580 94580 94580 94580 94580 94580

SOLD FOR BDS

220,000 229,000 220,000 384,000 235,000 262,000 215,000

2 3 3 3 3 3 3

ZIP

33747 15th Street 33555 2nd Street 33240 Arizona Street 4709 Finn Cove Court 1063 Stone Street 34348 Torrey Pine Lane 32154 Trefry Court

94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587

SOLD FOR BDS

225,000 135,000 390,000 675,000 500,000 630,000 425,000

2 2 4 4 3 5 3

11-17-11 11-16-11 11-16-11 11-17-11 11-17-11 11-17-11 11-17-11 11-15-11

243,000 244,000

SQFT

BUILT

CLOSED

905 1156 986 1819 1014 1134 1374

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SUBMITTED BY PATRICK RICCARDS With the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) era coming to an end and federal and state policymakers preparing for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), new research reveals that two-thirds of educators in the nation’s K-12 public schools believe that an overemphasis on Englishlanguage arts and mathematics has resulted in denying students a proper focus on other core academic subjects, such as social studies, science, foreign languages, and the arts. Conducted by the Farkas Duffett Research (FDR) Group on behalf of Common Core, the research is based on a survey of 1,001 third through 12th grade public school teachers that gathered data about teacher behavior and classroom practice. The research was funded by the Ford Foundation and the American Fed-

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Tamika Ellsworth SUBMITTED BY REALTY WORLD NEIGHBORS Tamika Ellsworth recently joined Realty World Neighbors, Hayward, as a sales associate and is responsible for helping buyers find homes and marketing properties in the East Bay, particularly in southern Alameda County and Santa Clara County. She is a member of the Bay East Association of REALTORS and its Young Professionals Network. Ellsworth began her real estate career in Tijuana, Mexico building homes for the homeless with Habitat for Humanity. As a former journeyman carpenter, she understands the foundation of homeownership from the ground up. She has also worked in the home financing industry and was a sales associate with a broker in the Central Valley before returning to her roots in the Bay Area and settling in Newark with her husband and their family. Tamika Ellsworth can be reached at (510) 881-1234 ext. 103 and Tamika@RealtyWorldNeighbors.com. For more information, visit www.TamikaEllsworth.com

eration of Teachers. A full study based on this research will be released in 2012. “During the past decade, our public schools have focused – almost exclusively – on reading and math instruction, hoping to fulfill the latest in federal mandates,” said Lynne Munson, President and Executive Director of Common Core. “NCLB clearly identifies our ‘core curriculum’ as reading, math, science, social studies, and even the arts. But in our efforts to meet AYP, we have abandoned many of these core subjects in pursuit of higher reading and math scores. As a result, we are denying our students the complete education they deserve and the law demands.” The Common Core/FDR Group survey found: Two-thirds (66 percent) said that academic subjects other than reading and math “get crowded out by extra attention being paid to math or language arts.” Math (55 percent) and language arts (54 percent)

are the only two subjects getting more attention, according to most teachers. In sharp contrast, about half of those surveyed said art (51 percent) and music (48 percent) get less attention, with 40 percent saying the same for foreign language, 36 percent for social studies, and 27 percent for science. Approximately 77 percent of teachers who believe math and language arts crowd out other subjects say this happens across the full student body, with 21percent saying it is targeted to struggling students. The vast majority (81 percent) of elementary school teachers report other subjects are getting crowded out by extra attention to math or language arts. About half (51 percent) of elementary school teachers say struggling students get extra help in math or language arts by getting pulled out of other classes, continued on page 34

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Save the Date! BY FRANK TOBE, EDITOR/PUBLISHER, THE ROBOT REPORT (WWW.THEROBOTREPORT.COM) AND CATHERINE SIMON, GENERAL SECRETARY, FRENCH FEDERATION OF ROBOTICS PHOTOS BY FRANK TOBE AT INNOROBO2011

oday’s devices are becoming smarter and connected. They sense their environment, process the data collected and act upon their decisions autonomously or semiautonomously. The transformation is beyond productivity and enters our daily life in health, safety, transportation, communication, entertainment, chores and more. This trend is a real opportunity for disruptive innovations. InnoRobo – 14th to 16th of March 2012, in Lyon, France – is gathering the thinkers and doers to their innovation summit to accelerate the emergence of such innovations. InnoRobo promises to gather top range exhibitors from Asia, North America and Europe and will demon-

strate more than 100 different robots, with 30+ displayed for the first time in Europe. The whole emerging robotic ecosystem (creators, technologies, component suppliers, distributors, high end research labs and educational institutions) will be participating in an energetic, open-minded atmosphere, sharing and exchanging with entrepreneurs, investors, reporters and researchers. Of course there will be some uniquely French things that you won’t experience elsewhere. In addition to the exhibition hall, there will be conference sessions with five major themes: Synergies and convergence between Industrial and Service robotics

Industrial robotics is known for its applications in welding, soldering, handling, painting and assembling, for the automotive, electronics, metal, plastic and chemical industries. But industrial robotics is evolving towards new industries as well as smaller firms. It needs to reinvent itself and produce more flexible, mobile, easily trainable robots to work hand in hand with human workers. The human robot interactions (HRI) in factories and Co-botics are hot topics demonstrating the synergies and convergence that are likely to happen between industrial and service robotics technologies and solutions. Health and Medical robotics: The growth of medical robots and surgeon/doctor augmentation devices since the mid-80s has been overwhelming, both as a field of innovation and research but also as a market for new products and services. Medical robotics is considered one of the success-stories of service robotics. It is a prominent segment of growth driven by demographic shifts, rising prosperity in developing countries and advances in medical technology. Urban robots for citizens: One vision for the future features a generation of robots designed to play various roles in urban society. Some robots will be guides, others will help the elderly, some will make sure megacities are safe and others will collect our rubbish and do various daily chores. Beyond this we envision intelligent robotics to solve our major societal challenges: mobility with an overwhelming urbanization, and sustainable development for our planet to survive our demanding energy consumption. Cloud robotics: Every file, document, database and digital information is now going through the “Cloud”. What does it mean for our future, with machine to machine communication, connectivity

for each and every of our daily life object? The imaginary world of Matrix is not so far away: your personal robot can learn with a simple download from the Cloud how to fly a helicopter or cook the perfect dinner. Human-Robot interactions User-centered design is a must for robots to truly become a mass market. Although technologies progress rapidly, and despite the impressive demonstrations of humanoid robots from Japan or elsewhere, we are not there yet. Hence the shape of robots has to be driven both by its functions and by our human expectations. A robotic dog which doesn’t sense my approach remains a gadget, a humanoid robot which cannot engage in a natural conversation will be a disappointment. What is the correct level of interactions with a robot? What is the ideal form factor associated to the functions it performs? What kind of robots are we ready to accept and cooperate with in our daily life? These major questions will be dealt with by researchers, ergonomists, anthropologists and roboticists at InnoRobo. In short, InnoRobo is all about the emerging business of service robotics, where growth is projected to be a major economic driver of the 21st century’s economy. Robotics will change our life, so it might be worth getting to know when and how. InnoRobo is a way to participate in that process. For further information: www.innorobo.com

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couple of weeks ago I was stricken by the organizing bug. It happens to me a few times a year, but especially this time of year… and when it happens, no drawer, closet or cupboard is safe. Sometimes I can feel this bug coming on slowly and other times it hits with no advance warning. But the approach of the New Year always makes me want to start off the year organized; if I can start January this way, there’s a good chance I can keep it up throughout the year. As much as I try to keep things neat and tidy, with our family’s busy lives, things sometimes get out of hand. Maybe you can relate. I walked by our messy, disorganized hall closet, and the bug hit with full force. It had been a long time since I had given this closet my attention. (It is so much easier just to close the door and ignore it!) Something had to be done; it was now or never. I took everything out of the closet and piled it on the floor. Every last piece

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of paper, box, bag, and scrap came out. It surprised me how bad it had gotten; there were receipts from last Christmas, wrinkled wrapping paper scraps, envelopes filled with miscellaneous photos, and games and toys that had not been played with in years. I was ruthless. I threw away trash, and made a large pile of giveaway items. I sorted the remaining items and put them neatly back in the closet— games on one shelf, gift wrap supplies on another shelf, and so on. Now there is even empty space on some of the shelves, which I don’t plan on filling any time soon. Those of you who know me, know that I hate clutter. It doesn’t mean that my house is never messy (on the contrary! Sometimes it is very messy!), and it doesn’t mean that I am not the culprit occasionally. Personal correspondence, business paperwork and my kids’ school work pile up, and soon I can’t see the counter top anymore. It does mean, however,

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that once a week I tackle the paperwork on the counters until the surface is visible again. I am far from perfect, but keeping clutter to a minimum saves my sanity. A few years ago, I caught an Oprah episode with professional organizer Peter Walsh. He challenged viewers to try this experiment to combat kitchen clutter: I took his challenge, and I urge you all to try it too, as it will be eye-opening. Here’s what you do: Transfer the entire contents of your kitchen utensil drawers into a large box. Place this box in another area of your house, away from the kitchen. (I placed my box in the laundry room.) Every time you need a utensil for cooking, go to the box, get what you need and put it back in the kitchen drawer. At the end of three or four months, you will see which items you really need and use, and which items are just taking up space. Get rid of everything still left in the box—you won’t miss them, and your kitchen drawers will be clutter free. I can feel the organizing bug coming on again. Next: the bathroom cabinets.

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Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD December 23 Officer Richards located an occupied stolen car at Fremont/Beacon. A stop was made and the driver arrested without incident. Suspect(s) cut the wires that power lights in the area of Kato / Warm Springs. Officer Haugh investigated. A Loss Prevention Officer at the CVS (Hub) called to report that a man threatened to shoot him. Officers responded and located the subject. No gun was located at the time of contact. The subject was ultimately arrested for making terrorist threats. Officer Soper investigated. Officer N. Johnson was dispatched to Kohls for a petty theft report. The suspect was arrested for petty theft but was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and under the influence of a controlled substance. December 24 A witness reported that four adult bikes were taken from the front of Walmart on Albrae. The suspect vehicle was stolen out of Oakland. Officers responded to 4250 Central on a report of a fight. Upon arrival the officers learned that a group of self-proclaimed Norteno gang members had broken out the front window of an apartment and were challenging the Sureno occupants to fight. One subject was arrested after he refused to comply with officers orders. Officer Edwards conducted a pedestrian stop on a subject and before he could detain him, Officer Edwards watched the subject swallow an unknown object. Based on the subject’s criminal history and his immediate physical reaction after swallow-

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ing the object, Officer Edwards called for medical aid. Officer Edwards and Officer Kennedy provided medical aid to the subject until FFD arrived on scene. The subject was transported to Kaiser and was in stable condition as of this writing. December 25 A 29 year-old male was found unresponsive at Frontier Motel and confirmed deceased; possible suicide. CSI called for photos. Investigated by Officer Allsup. A vehicle nearly collided (head-on) with Officer Butcher as the vehicle traveled on the wrong side of the road near Paseo Padre Pkwy / Grimmer Blvd. Officer Butcher stopped the vehicle and cited the driver for driving without a license. An elderly man attempted to park his vehicle near the Ohlone Veterinary Hospital on Washington Boulevard. The man mistook the gas pedal for the brake and collided with the building. The man attempted to correct the situation by reversing, turning and colliding with two vehicles. Officers arrived and issued the elderly gentleman a license “re-certification” notice. At 5:41 a.m., Officers were dispatched to Tonalea Street for an interrupted burglary. The victim called after she awoke to someone in her room carrying a flashlight. The suspect fled and a dark two-door vehicle was seen fleeing the area toward Scotts Creek Road. No loss. Officer N. Johnson investigated and CSI Kwok processed the scene. December 27 Officers were dispatched to an auto burglary in the area of Stanford Lane and Vinehill Terrace. A witness saw a truck with lumber racks pull up to the victim vehicle and a suspect smash the vehicle’s window. Two suspects and the suspect vehicle were last seen fleeing towards Mission Boulevard.

A residential burglary was reported at 4510 Peralta Boulevard. The point of entry was a punched lock on the front door. Two teenage girls were caught shoplifting by Kohl’s security. In an effort to keep security from telling their parents, they refused to cooperate. Officer Stone had to respond as a result. So instead of hearing from Kohl’s security, their parents got a call from police. Officer Holscher and Field Training Officer Franchi happened upon several citizens giving a male CPR in the roadway on Paseo Padre in Ardenwood. Unfortunately, the male, a local transient, had been struck by a passing vehicle. A witness remained at the scene and reported that the suspect vehicle was a ’95-’05 silver SUV, similar to a RAV4. A second vehicle also struck the victim when he was down. Both vehicles left E/B 84. Sergeant Gott initiated a traffic callout. Officers Marcelino and Flynn responded to assist officer Peters with the investigation. December 29 Another theft of copper occurred in the area of Fremont Boulevard and Beard Street. Detective George responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Officers responded to 1220 Page Avenue after a security officer at that location saw three males enter a vacant building where recent thefts of copper have occurred. Upon arrival two males were detained inside the building and a third outside. Unfortunately, the suspects had not taken any property yet, but were clearly there to commit a theft. Both were arrested for trespassing. A 21 year-old spray painting graffiti artist was arrested for tagging the Irvington area and an outstanding arrest warrant. Investigated by Officers Singleton and Setlle.

Newark Police Log SUBMITTED BY CMDR. ROBERT DOUGLAS, NEWARK PD December 22 Officers investigated a residential burglary at 8:50 p.m. that occurred on Joaquin Murieta Drive. The homeowners were gone between 6:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. hours when the burglary occurred. The loss was electronics and jewelry. During a neighborhood check, Officers located some of the jewelry that the suspect/s dropped fleeing the scene. Officers responding to a report of a intoxicated driver at 9:07 p.m. on Mayhews Landing Road. Newark resident Bradley Wharton was arrested. At 9:46 p.m., officers responded to a report of subjects scavenging for metal near the dead-end of Mowry Avenue. Upon contacting the subjects, Officers arrested Willy Vilanova of Oakland who was wanted for a felony warrant and booked at Santa Rita jail. Antonio Cuestas of Oakland was also arrested for driving with a suspended license and released with a citation. Officers handled a citizen’s arrest/shoplifting case at the NewPark Mall Macy’s store at 11:47 p.m. Dawn Davis of Oakland was arrested for petty theft. December 23 Officers responded to Home Depot at 6:18 p.m. to investigate a disturbance. Investigation revealed store security was attempting to arrest Newark resident, James Longstreet for shoplifting. The arrest was completed and Officers took Longstreet into custody for burglary, weapons brandishing and possession of a switch blade knife. Longstreet was booked at Santa Rita jail. continued onpage 26

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Burrito leads to jail lockdown in NM SUBMITTED BY SUE REWERTS Susan T. Ramie has been blessed with a family full of great heirloom cooks and is selling cookbooks to pay homage to them all. Made up of grandmother Harriet, mother Eleanor, aunt Doris and great-aunt Reba, this family of wonderful cooks inspired Susan to create “Regional Homestyle Cooking,” a cookbook featuring a collection over 100 tried-and-true recipes submitted by members of the Ramie, Tallman, and Trueblood families. Susan has a passion for home-style cooking as well as for updating and writing recipes. Collected from wooden recipe card holders, metal index card boxes, hand-written bits and pieces of recipes and recipes of her own creation, the recipes in her cookbook have been tested, tasted, and cherished. One highlight from the cookbook is the recipe for Poor Man’s Chowder. It is easy and inexpensive to prepare, making it a favorite in many American homes today. Another is for President Nixon’s Meat Loaf since Susan’s Aunt Reba was a faithful Republican and had a fascination for former President Richard Nixon. According to Susan, “I had a great time recording my heirloom family recipes and wanted to share it with the public. Creating and publishing this cookbook with G&R Publishing was a labor of love for me.” She went on to say, “G&R made my work easy with their online template for writing recipes. They were extremely polite and professional, and I would highly recommend them.” The spiral-bound cookbook can be purchased for only $5.95 each plus shipping and handling by contacting Susan at (510) 7916842 or by e-mail at zeebadeeb@yahoo.com. To publish your own custom cookbook, contact G&R Publishing toll-free at 800-383-1679 or go to www.GandRPublishing.com.

AP WIRE SERVICE LOS LUNAS, N.M. (AP), Nov 30 - The 160 inmates at New Mexico's Valencia County Detention Center were told to get in their cells and remain there. A lockdown order that began Monday wasn't over a gun, or a hostage situation or an escape. It was all because of a burrito. KOAT-TV (http://bit.ly/sMyRsY ) reports a guard smuggled in a tortilla wrapped surprise for an inmate and the prisoner was caught in the act of chowing down. Warden Joe Chavez says in 20 plus years, it's the first time the facility has been locked down over a burrito. Prison authorities even speculated whether the guard and inmate were experimenting with attempting to use a burrito to smuggle in contraband, but nothing much was found except the usual stuff found in a burrito. The lockdown was expected to be lifted Wednesday. The guard has since been fired. Information from: KOAT-TV, http://www.thenewmexicochannel.com/i ndex.html

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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG11604985 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: MohamedNajeeb Muslimveetil Abdulrahiman for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MohamedNajeeb Muslimveetil Abdulrahiman to Najeeb Abdulrahiman The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: January 6, 2012, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: D514 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice Date: November 18, 2011 C. Don Clay Judge of the Superior Court 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2212377#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459574-576 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Champion Learning Center, 2. Learning Champs, 3. Agile Training, 1900 Driscoll Road, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Innovations Group, LLC, CA, 40737 Vaca Drive, Fremont, CA 94539 This business is conducted by a Limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Monika Kodnani, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 23, 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). 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20/12 CNS-2233407# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458557 The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: DSPTEL, 3204 Hancock Place, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Yuan Cheng Zheng, 3204 Hancock Place, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on November 28, 2011 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/ Yuan Cheng Zheng This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 21, 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). 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13/12 CNS-2229930# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459379 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KINDER ESTATES, 1879 NELSON STREET, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94579, County of ALAMEDA SUSAN ANN KINDER, 1879 NELSON STREET, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94579 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/ SUSAN ANN KINDER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on DECEMBER 19, 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). 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13/12 CNS-2229681# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459185 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Grillaz Gone Wild, 1681 Delta Ct., Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda 3321 Howard Common, Fremont, CA 94536 Trevor Jay Thompson, 3321 Howard Common, Fremont, CA 94536 James Demattei, 255 El Camino Real #204, Burlingame, CA 94010 This business is conducted by a Joint Venture The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Trevor Thompson, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 12, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2226249# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459159 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wood Bone, 39867 Fremont Blvd. #906, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Luis Humberto Perez, 39867 Fremont Blvd. #906, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Luis Humberto Perez Gonzalez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 12, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2226244# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 459167 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: H&S Glass, 4432 Enterprise St., Suite 5, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda John Paul Hollis, 5280 Desiree Ave., Livermore, CA 94550 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/ John Hollis This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 12, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2225531# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458737 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C.P. Construction, 6662 Mayhews Landing Road, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda C.P. Enterprises, Inc., California, 6662 Mayhews Landing Road, Newark, CA 94560 This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 25, 1994 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/ Leslie Hellewell, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 28, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2224615# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458379 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wheels 4 Less, 38665 Fremont Blvd. #6, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Nanik Advani, 3400 Stevenson Blvd., Apt. K-27, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nanik Advani This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 15, 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). 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2223900# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458965 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Perfect Electric Service, 5467 Truman Pl., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Razvan Panescu, 5467 Truman Pl., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ Razvan Panescu This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 05, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2221868# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458923 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sadko Appliances, 33025 Korbel Street, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Alexander Trofimov, 33025 Korbel Street, Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ Alexander Trofimov This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 02, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2221862# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458178 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Heeniverse, 40351 Robin St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Timothy Odell, 40351 Robin St., Fremont, CA 94538 Jeff Glucker, 208 Nashville Ave., Apt. A, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Kamil Kaluski, 8 Whittier Place, Apt. 6C, Boston, MA 02114 This business is conducted by general partnership The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/10/2009 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Timothy Odell, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 09, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2221698# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458915 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: All About Auto Lock Out, 1069 12th St., Oakland, CA 94612, County of Alameda. POB 32246, Oakland, CA 94604. Jonathan Crayton, 1069 12th St., Oakland, CA 94612. 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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/ Jonathan Crayton This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 2, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2220352#

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/ Douglas C. Paulin, Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 22, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2219628#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 457995 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Black Jack Pomade, 4797 Wadsworth Ct., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda. Brandon James Brooks, 4797 Wadsworth Ct., Fremont, CA 94538. Michael Lysle Brooks, 5217 Dry Creek Ct., Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by Co-Partners 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/ Brandon Brooks, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 3, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2219916#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458869 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ensustain, 2000 Walnut Ave., Unit C302, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Prajesh Bhattacharya, 2000 Walnut Ave., Unit C302, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Prajesh Bhattacharya This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 30, 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). 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2219627#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 458650-51 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Far East Business Accounting Solutions, 2. Paulin Home Care, 3051 Darwin Dr., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Douglas Paulin, Jr., 3051 Darwin Dr., Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A

GOVERNMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900941 for IVR Support, Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, 11th Floor, Oakland,

CA NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900941 for IVR Support, Thursday, January 12, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Canyon Room, Castro Valley, CA Response Due by 2: 00 p.m. on February 15, 2012 County Contact: Evelyn Benzon (510) 208-9622 or via email: evelyn.benzon@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Information regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 12/30/11 CNS-2232835#

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILFRID LONGCHAMP CASE NO. FP11589680 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Wilfrid Longchamp A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Teresa Longchamp in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Teresa Longchamp 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 1/25/2012 at 9:30 am in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, 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: Melba EsparteroCawit, Esq., 32116 Alvarado Blvd., Union City, CA 94587, Telephone: 510-489-2698 12/27, 12/30, 1/6/12 CNS-2231644#

PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. .seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on January 11, 2011 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other household items located at: Public Storage 27019 47209 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont , CA 94539-7461 (510) 659-6993 Time: 1:30 PM Stored by the following person (s): C409 Karr, Marla Kay C385 Romandia, Margaret C294 Karr, Marla Kay C184 Cardoza, Scott C162 Zamora, Antonio C086 IMERBTHAMA, JARROD C056 Rensel, Edgar B086 MEGAN, CLARLA A218 Brooks, Lamonica A159 Ramirez, Ricardo All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 23rd day of December 2011 and 30th day of December 2011, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 2448080, Bond No. 5857632 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2229603# NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. .seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on January 10, 2011 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other household items located at: Public Storage 22317 35360 Fircrest St . Newark , Ca 94560-1004 (510) 792-7172 Time: 9:45 AM Stored by the following person (s): B017 ROMANIK JR, CARL B020 WHITAKER, KEN C013 Moreno, Dawn C065 SCHROEDER, RANDALL

C111 Rivera, Denise D066 Afukei, Elizabeth P040 Gregory, Robert Public Storage 08026 37444 Cedar Blvd , Newark , Ca 94560-4134 (510) 790-0112 Time: 10:30 AM Stored by the following person (s): 2148 Secoquian, Corazon 2174 SAMFOHERUS, WENDY 7007 Simpson, Edward 8002 taylor, tyrone 9055 Coria, Antonio Public Storage 27265 38290 Cedar Blvd. Newark , CA 94560-4604 (510) 793-7093 Time: 11:00 AM Stored by the following person (s): B018 Angeles, Alvin C020 BERNARDO,CELEDONIO C097 Hawkins, Keith C138 Brown, Dennis D183 MacMullen, Ruth F009 White, Jermaine Public Storage 24613 4555 Peralta Blvd Fremont, Ca 94536-5736 (510) 792-3490 Time: 11:45 AM Stored by the following person (s): A106 QUERIDA, MARILYN A109 MCDOWELL, CYNTHIA A137 Ho, Kevin C325 Mitchell, Wanda D733 Mitchell, Steve E505 PETTY, GERALD E579 Clark, Joseph E610 Scully, Richard E654 Hill, Aritha F428 Kerlegan, Francis G818 Hoos, Lisa Public Storage 24211 42101 Albrae Street Fremont , CA . 94538-3123 (510) 657-6077 Time: 12:45 PM Stored by the following person (s): A008 Maly, Izy A041 CASE, PAMELA A085 ZAKRZEWSKI, JASON A094 Oneill, Sara A117 Dawson, Kristi A261 COLEMAN, RONNESHA A348 Thach, Theresa A350 Taylor, Lorrie C033 Wouters, Jim C061 PALMONES, JAMES D046 DeRush, Angela Public Storage 00303 4444 Enterprise Street Fremont , CA 94538-6307 (510) 656-7268 Time: 1:30 PM Stored by the following person (s): A084 DELVAL, RENGELL B056 ANDERSON, JAMES E043 Santoni, Rhonda E044 W.D. Campbell Construction, Inc. E065 Roesler-Barrett, Jamie All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 23rd day of December 2011 and 30th day of December 2011, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 2448080, Bond No. 5857632 12/23, 12/30/11 CNS-2229599#

AFT applauds diversity guidelines SUBMITTED BY AFT PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT The U.S. departments of Justice and Education have released new guidelines to assist the nation’s colleges and universities, as well as elementary and secondary schools, to increase the racial diversity of their campuses. Under

the guidelines, higher education institutions may consider socioeconomic factors, residential instability and other hardships in their admissions decisions. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) applauds the Obama administration’s latest actions to open the door to a college education and to promote greater diversity and opportunity for countless students. These new

guidelines, based on recent Supreme Court decisions, provide that institutions “may permissibly aim to achieve a critical mass of underrepresented students,” including racial and ethnic minorities. This new approach steps away from the Bush administration’s restrictive interpretation of measures available to institutions to increase diversity.

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BY PAUL WISEMAN AND DEREK KRAVITZ AP ECONOMICS WRITERS WASHINGTON (AP), Dec 27 - The U.S. economy will grow faster in 2012 - if it isn't knocked off track by upheavals in Europe, according to an Associated Press survey of leading economists. Unemployment will barely fall from the current 8.6 percent rate, though, by the time President Barack Obama runs for re-election in November, the economists say. The three dozen private, corporate and academic economists expect the economy to grow 2.4 percent next year. In 2011, it likely grew less than 2 percent. The year is ending on an upswing. The economy has generated at least 100,000 new jobs for five months in a

row - the longest such streak since 2006. The number of people applying for unemployment benefits has dropped to the lowest level since April 2008. The trend suggests that layoffs have all but stopped and hiring could pick up. And the economy avoided a setback when Obama signed legislation Friday extending a Social Security payroll tax cut that was to expire at year's end. But Congress could agree only on a two-month extension. The economists surveyed Dec. 14-20 expect the country to create 177,000 jobs a month through Election Day 2012. That would be up from an average 132,000 jobs a month so far in 2011. Dean Maki, chief U.S. economist at Barclays Capital, says the

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U.S. economy remains vulnerable to an outside shock. A big threat is the risk that Europe's debt crisis will trigger a worldwide credit freeze like the one that hit Wall Street in late 2008. A shock to the U.S. economy, he says, might not be as dangerous if it were growing at a healthier 4 percent to 5 percent annual pace. But when growth is stuck at 2 percent or 3 percent, a major global crisis could stall job creation and raise unemployment. Beyond Europe, troubles in other areas could also upset the U.S. economy next year, the economists say. Congressional gridlock ahead of the 2012 elections and unforeseen global events, like this year's Arab Spring protests, could slow the continued on page 26

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SUBMITTED BY OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and the offices of seven other attorneys general have reached a $553M settlement with manufacturers that engaged in price fixing of flat screen LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels found in monitors, laptops and televisions. In October 2010, Harris filed a lawsuit against 10 companies for engaging in price fixing of LCD panels from 1999 to 2006 that resulted in higher prices for California residents, businesses and government agencies. The settlements, announced on December 27, 2011, resolve Harris' claims against seven companies, and those of the seven other attorneys general and a national class action. Part of the settlements requires the culpable companies to provide a fund for consumers and businesses in 25 states, including California. These companies have also resolved claims brought by Harris for civil penalties under California's Unfair Competition Law, as well as restitution for government agencies that purchased the flat screen LCD panels. continued on page 23

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Harris is joined in these settlements by the attorneys general of Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New York, West Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as a class action brought on behalf of private claimants in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Settling defendants include Chimei Innolux Corp., Chi Mei Optoelectronics USA, Inc., Chi Mei Optoelectronics Japan Co., Ltd, HannStar Display Corporation, Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Displays, Ltd., Hitachi Electronic Devices, USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Sharp

Corporation and Sharp Electronics Corporation. The California case was originally filed in San Francisco Superior Court, where litigation continues against AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America, Inc., LG Display Co., Ltd., LG Display America, Inc., Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. and Toshiba America Electronics Components, Inc. In 2008, two companies - LG Display Co., Ltd. and LG Display America, Inc. - pleaded guilty to federal charges for price fixing TFT-LCD panels and paid $400M in federal fines. Defendants AU Optronics Corporation and AU Optronics Corporation

America, along with several employees, have been indicted on federal charges of price fixing. The criminal trial is scheduled for January 2012 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. California consumers and government entities will receive a significant portion of the $553M settlement, with an exact percentage to be determined. Following completion of the litigation, California consumers and businesses can file claims for monetary relief. Information about how to file a claim will be available at www.oag.ca.gov or by calling 800-952-5225.

Project READ spreads literacy SUBMITTED BY DONALD PLEHN

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ducators across the country are continually looking for ways to enhance education with limited budgets and resources. This year’s Olive Garden Pasta Tales national essay writing contest invites students to share their ideas on how to meet that challenge and generally support education in their community. Beginning now through Sunday, January 29, Olive Garden is asking writers in first through 12th-grade in the U.S. and Canada to submit an essay of 50 to 250 words answering the question: “If you were given $5,000 to support education in your local community, how would you use it and why?” The grand-prize winner will receive a threeday trip to New York City that includes dinner at the Olive Garden in Times Square and a $2,500 savings bond. In addition, Olive Garden will provide a $5,000 grant to support education in the continued on page 34

ClickN KIDS continues its donation and fundraising program to Mission Hills Middle School, a private school in Union City, spreading literacy through its Project READ program. Mission Hills Middle School is the most recent recipient of 40 licenses from ClickN KIDS for their Looney Tunes Phonics software donation, valued at over $1,000. This donation will enable the school to have their students work independently with very little supervision while they are engaged and incentivized. The state of the art phonics reading program, Looney Tunes Phonics incorporates all their favorite Looney Tunes characters. ClickN KIDS utilizes the power of the internet to deliver interactive and individualized programs that incorporate animation, sound and instructional design while meeting school requirements and directly aligns with core curricula. The first of its kind, Project READ is a cause towards the No Child Left Behind Act, and an educational fundraising program where ClickN KIDS will donate licenses of their online phonics reading software to qualifying schools/organizations to assist their immediate educational needs and fundraising endeavors. If you would like more information, visit www.clicknkids.com.

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AP WIRE SERVICE Who knows what lurks in the night air? Sometimes just a flutter, and everything changes. Matt Holliday was out in left field one August night in St. Louis. He already had enough to handle - slashing line drives, the glare of the lights, the crowd. It never occurred to him that what he really needed was a screen porch. For in the eighth inning of that game against the Dodgers, a moth flew deep inside his right ear. He walked off the field with the trainer, his hand pressed to his ear. Holliday had been on the disabled list twice this season with an appendectomy and injured thigh. This was new territory. The question then was how to extract the little bugger. Two

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trainers and a team physician - Is there an entomologist in the house? - tried at first to outfox the moth. They darkened the room and hoped the critter would simply fly away. When that failed, they brought out the heavy artillery - some tweezers and the moth was no more. “He died overflowed of wisdom inside my head,” Holliday said. In a sports year that at times seemed like an unremitting stream of labor discord and troubling news across college campuses, the Tale of the Moth was a flittering and welcome change of pace. It also recalled a playoff game in Cleveland four years ago when a swarm of midges enjoyed a fleshy banquet on the ample jowls of Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain.

The midges, however, were considerate enough to just park themselves on the surface of Chamberlain's skin. The moth had the temerity to enter an open portal. “That was my concern,” Holliday said. “That it would eat through my brain.” His brain was fine, and so were the Cardinals, who went on win the World Series - Clydesdales high-stepping in triumph, with no sightings of moths. But the moth, or one of its brethren, was not done making mischief. Later that month in Boston, the Yankees' Phil Hughes was delivering a 3-2 pitch when a moth flew into his eye. The batter walked, leading to a big inning and a Boston victory. New York manager Joe Girardi understood that forces of na-

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ture were beyond his control. “You can't stop it and get a redo,” he said. And there was more to the animal kingdom-and-sports theme in 2011 than moths in flight. Belgian racing pigeons were swooped up for as much as $200,000 a bird by Chinese buyers. Paul the Octopus, the creature from the deep who predicted scores from soccer's 2010 World Cup, was memorialized in a German aquarium. And Danish cyclist Martin Lind was soaring at almost 40 mph in a race in Italy when he smacked into a herd of cattle that wandered on the course. Mistakes, mishaps and misdeeds of all kinds abounded this year. The Real Madrid soccer team finally won back the Copa del Rey trophy after 18 years,

only for it to be dropped by defender Sergio Ramos and crushed under a bus. And there was no save by Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, who mishandled the Dutch league trophy that toppled from the top of a bus in Amsterdam. Or consider the botched travel arrangements at hockey's world championships. The French team was booked for a flight to Poland. Only one problem: It was supposed to go to Slovakia. Plans also went awry for Jakub Maly, who was training in Florida with the Austrian Olympic swim team. On a day off at the beach, he dug a huge hole and thought it fun to jump in. The South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that the continued on page 25

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sand collapsed, and 60 rescuers needed to extricate him. Interment, apparently, was all the rage. A junior varsity football coach from Marcellus, N.Y., had an inspirational moment. He decided after a loss to stop the team bus and have his players lie between rows of graves in a cemetery. He was soon suspended. But no one had a monopoly on bad judgment. At a lowlevel soccer game in England, a player tackled a streaker dashing around the field in a thong. The referee, however, chose to eject the player for attacking the intruder. Ashley Vickers, who was given the red card, told the Dorset Echo: “It beggars belief.” Yet the referee - and even the streaker - were models of good sense compared to some Cologne fans at a German league soccer game. They threw plastic cups of urine and excrement at rival fans sitting below, actions Cologne's president deemed “incomprehensible.” Sports went through an identity crisis of sorts this year. Names, in all their infinite variety, were front and center. Ron Artest of the Lakers legally changed his name to Metta World Peace. (Metta is a Buddhist term for expansive love.) And maybe someday he can team in the frontcourt with God's Gift Achiuwa. The Nigerian player joined the St. John's team this season. Among the siblings of this minister's son are Promise and God's Will. A celebrity boxing match in Florida was scrapped when former slugger Jose Canseco was accused of trying to pull a fast one - having twin brother Ozzie fight in his place.

Police in Austria arrested a man they thought had swiped a pair of skis at a resort. The man was taken into custody but soon released when police realized they had apprehended Paul Accola, the 1992 World Cup champion. Edmonton Oilers center Gilbert Brule had no idea what was in store when he picked up a hitchhiker in British Columbia. Turned out it was Bono. The rock star - yes, he was actually thumbing a ride thanked Brule by giving him and his girlfriend backstage passes for a U2 concert. The couple did have other plans, but quickly got rid of their tickets for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. “We go to walk our dog and Bono ends up in our car,” Brule told the Edmonton Journal. Golf, of course, is a humbling game. And Kevin Na, like many before him, was reminded all too well of that at the Texas Open. On the ninth hole, he began by driving into the woods. That was one of his better shots. By the time he was done, he marked a 16 on his scorecard. There was no way to note the damage to his psyche. “It's all a blur,” he said. Even in victory, golf can bring a player down to size. Scotland's Elliot Saltman made a hole-in-one at the Madrid Masters, where various prizes were awarded for aces, with watches and cars offered on some holes. Saltman won his body weight in ham. “I've been trying to lose weight,” he said. “But now I'm thinking I should have just kept it.” Politics proved as confounding as anything in sports this year.

Two soccer players in Iran were suspended for squeezing teammates in an “immoral” goal-scoring celebration, according to Iranian state TV. But what to make of the Iran-George Steinbrenner connection? In a leaked U.S. cable discussing the Iranian president's involvement with the national soccer team, an American diplomat called Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the `”George Steinbrenner of Iran.” The name of the late Yankees' owner name appeared among Wikileaks documents. “I think that's a ridiculous comparison,'' son and Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner told The Associated Press. “Obviously, it was very inappropriate.” The geo-political maneuverings extended to New Jersey. Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said he will run against Vladimir Putin in the Russian presidential election. That left the Nets players in an awkward spot. It's not enough that they have to address the team's move to Brooklyn and whether point guard Deron Williams will have enough support this season. Now they have to speak to the intricacies of Russian politics. Guard Anthony Morrow offered this studied assessment of the man who may be Russia's next leader. “He's a good dude,” Morrow said. --AP Sports Writers R.B. Fallstrom in St. Louis, Steve Douglas in London and Howie Rumberg in New York and Associated Press Writer Paul J. Weber in San Antonio contributed to this report.

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Newark Police Log U.S. economy. Three economists said rising nuclear tensions with Iran are a concern. Even without an outside jolt, the economists expect barely enough job creation in 2012 to stay ahead of population growth and the return of discouraged workers into the labor force. “I just don't know if it's going to be enough to bring the unemployment rate down,” says Chad Moutray, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers. The AP economists expect the unemployment rate to be stuck at a recession-level 8.4 percent when voters go to the polls in November. Unemployment was 8.6 percent in November. A majority (56 percent) of the economists say the economy will get a lift from Federal Reserve policies. The Fed has said it plans to keep short-term interest rates near zero through at least mid2013 if the economy remains weak. The central bank also has begun a campaign to try to push down mortgage rates and other long-term interest rates through next June. Those surveyed also think the economy is strong enough to withstand higher oil prices. At near $100 a barrel, oil prices are up 10 percent from a year ago. But only two of the economists AP surveyed expect the higher prices to slow the economy “a lot.” The economists expect the European economy to shrink 0.5 percent in 2011 - and fall into a recession. Europe is slowing as heavily indebted countries slash spending and banks exposed to government debt curtail lending. Among the gravest fears is that a major country like Italy will de-

fault on its debt, wiping out some banks with large holdings of European government bonds. A worldwide credit crunch like the one that followed the 2008 failure of Lehman Bros could follow. Twenty-one of the economists listed Europe as a threat to the U.S. economy next year. “If it were a big enough downturn, given the size of Europe, it could bring the world economy down into recession,'' says Allen Sinai, president of Decision Economics. But overall, the economists see only an 18 percent chance that Europe's debt troubles will cause a recession in the United States. The economists are divided over which one step European policymakers should take now to bolster the 17-country eurozone. More than one-fourth say the European Central Bank should aggressively try to lower the borrowing costs of the Italian and Spanish governments by buying their bonds. Nearly one-fifth say European countries should jointly issue “Eurobonds” to help finance weaker countries. And 17 percent say European governments should slash spending. Still, the economists expect European policymakers to find a way to prevent the crisis from escalating into a global financial panic. If Europe can stabilize its economies, the U.S. stock markets would rally sharply, economists say, and prospects for U.S. economic growth would brighten. ``Europe appears to be the only real impediment to keeping this recovery from happening,'' said Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economics.

At 9:27 p.m., officers responded to Home Depot security and arrested Fremont resident Jennifer Parrish for theft. During a subsequent search, officers located stolen checks from a Stockton burglary and methamphetamine in her possession. She was booked at Santa Rita jail. December 24 Officers responded to a vehicle theft in progress at 6:26 p.m. in the area of Crystal Springs. Upon arrival, the suspect had already successfully stolen the vehicle. An area check resulted in recovery of the vehicle dumped in the area of Firestone Place. Investigation revealed a male suspect was dropped off by a female suspect, driving a white vehicle. The victim’s car was unlocked and was running with the key in the ignition. The male suspect jumped into the victim’s car and fled the scene. Officers were dealing with the above case when another auto theft occurred in the area of Mirabeau Drive. The car was also unlocked, running and with the key in the ignition. It is believed this car was also stolen from the same suspects as mentioned above. At 5:54 a.m., officers were dispatched to check on a stalled in the area of Jarvis and Overlake; the driver had already left the scene. While checking the area, officers located the vehicle and driver attempting to hide in the area of Gateway Boulevard. The driver, Jonathan Brookner of Livermore, was cited for DUI and released. December 25 At 6 p.m., officers recovered an outstanding stolen car that was taken yesterday. The

same male and female suspects from yesterday fled from the vehicle. Investigation is ongoing. December 26 A burglary was reported at 11:45 a.m. at the 5700 block of Lafayette Avenue. Entry was attempted at the back windows (pry marks were located). Entry was finally made through the side garage door, then kicking in the interior door. Burglary occurred between December 21 and December 26. At 1:30 p.m., a stolen auto was recovered at the Cinedome, 6000 Newpark. The vehicle was stolen from Fremont BART station December 23. An attempted burglary at 5400 Lafayette Avenue was reported at 2:19 p.m. Entry was attempted through the rear windows where similar pry marks were located as the above listed burglary. NPD officers were detailed to Newark Boulevard/Hwy 84 at 7:46 p.m. on a report of a possible fatal accident involving a pedestrian. Prior to NPD units arriving on scene, FPD advised the accident was on the Ardenwood side of Hwy 84. Two NPD units assisted with traffic control. The pedestrian was struck and fatally injured by a 1995-2005 silver SUV that fled the scene. Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the nonemergency line at 510-578-4237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at 510-5784000, extension 500.

Fatal pedestrian hit and run traffic collision SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD On December 26, 2011 at 7:42 p.m., two officers with the Fremont Police Department found a male down in the southbound lane of Ardenwood Boulevard, just south of Hwy 84; passer-bys administered CPR. Preliminary investigation revealed the 56 year-old transient male was crossing southbound Ardenwood Boulevard in an easterly direction outside of a crosswalk. A light colored midsize sport utility vehicle was traveling southbound Ardenwood Boulevard in the #1 lane. The SUV struck the male, knocking him

to the ground, and continued traveling southbound Ardenwood Boulevard. A second vehicle, behind the SUV, also ran over the male while he was on the ground. Both vehicles fled the scene. The male was transported by Paramedics Plus to Eden Hospital in Castro Valley where he was pronounced deceased. Both vehicles and drivers are still outstanding at this time. Anyone with information regarding this accident is asked to contact Officer Peters #2274 with the Fremont Police Department traffic unit (510) 790-6800 (6760) or Press Information Officer, Detective Bill Veteran at (510) 790-6972.

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he house is pink, with a green roof, a door, and two front windows. Underneath it, the artist has drawn green spikes to represent grass; above it, pink and yellow birds circle under a yellow sun. The artist, a 5-year-old participant in the Children’s Program at Abode Services, describes her dream house this way: “My home has a roof so rain cannot come in, and windows so the sun can shine through.” Like the other children in Abode Services’ programs assisting homeless individuals and families, the artist comes from a household that has recently been – or still is – without a place to live. Such children have often endured frequent moves, crowded in with family or friends, lived in motels, or been forced to sleep in cars or outdoors with their families. In addition to the other physical, emotional, and developmental consequences children experience from not having a home, one of the most damaging long-term effects is the difficulty homeless children face in school. Because they tend to move frequently, homeless children often switch schools mid-year or miss whole days or weeks at a time. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, only 77% of homeless children attend school regularly. To Kevin and Carol Quinn, retired Newark teachers who tutor at Sunrise Village, Abode Services’ emergency shelter, the children’s lack of sustained relationships with their instructors is obvious. “Some of the children at Sunrise have moved so often that none of their teachers had the time to work with them individually,” Kevin says. “As we sit with children once a week, many of them soak up our attention like a sponge – they’re not used to it.”

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The stress and health problems that homeless children experience, including asthma and other chronic and acute conditions, also prevent them from being able to concentrate fully on their

their birth certificates or immunization records are lost, for example, and can remain at their school of origin if they move. Each school district must designate a liaison responsible for coordinat-

also wears on their parents, who are torn between meeting their children’s immediate needs, and wanting to give them access to the education they need to have a better life.

A tutoring session at Sunrise Village Emergency Shelter

schoolwork and on developing friendships with their classmates. For the approximately one million children that the U.S. Department of Education estimates are homeless and in school, there are resources available. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, originally passed in 1987, requires public schools to minimize potential barriers to accessing education. Homeless children can attend school even if

ing with school officials and advocating for homeless students and their families. The good news is that the number of homeless families has been going down, at least in the immediate area; the rate of family homelessness fell 22% in Alameda County during the past two years. Nevertheless, for school-aged children in families struggling just to get back on their feet, every day spent without a home is an anxious one. The stress

“They are busy dealing with lots of other ‘stuff,’” says Carol Quinn about the parents of the children she tutors, “and having us help with the homework, at least once a week, gives them a break.” For more information about Abode Services or to learn about volunteer tutoring opportunities, please visit www.abodeservices.org.

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City Council seeks applicants to fill vacancy SUBMITTED BY NEWARK CITY CLERK SHEILA HARRINGTON The Newark City Council is seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacancy caused by the election of Council Member Nagy to the position of Mayor. The appointee will fill the unexpired City Council Member term which will end in November 2013. Official application forms are available on the City's website at www.newark.org or by contacting the City Clerk's office at 37101 Newark Boulevard, 5th floor, (510) 5784266, sheila.harrington@newark.org. Obtaining the application from the city website is highly encouraged since City Hall offices will be closed from December 23, 2011 through January 2, 2012. Applicants must provide a typewritten statement of no more than 200 words per numbered category addressing the following: (1) why you want to be appointed to the Newark City Council; (2) your familiarity with City of Newark's organization and projects; (3) prior governmental, political, occupational, community service, or volunteer experience; (4) applicable education; and (5) your view of the City's budgetary priorities. Applicants must be a Newark resident and a registered voter at the time the application is filed. Original applications must be signed by the applicant and received in the City Clerk's Office before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2012. A special meeting to interview City Council candidates will be held Monday, January 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Newark City Hall.

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SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD Are you hosting or attending a New Year's Eve party? Following a few simple guidelines could prevent a tragedy: • Plan ahead by naming a "designated driver." Make this your responsibility. Remember that buzzed driving is drunk driving. • Contact a local cab company to provide rides for you and/or your guests. • Take advantage of the special late night service BART is offering http://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2011/news20111212.aspx • Serve non-alcoholic beverages as an option. • Make sure you have plenty of food on hand. • Stop serving alcohol to your guests several hours before the party ends. • Provide your guests with a place to stay overnight in your home. • Take the keys from someone if you think he/she is too impaired to drive. • Staying inside at midnight to celebrate with friends and family

is always the safest place to be. • DO NOT fire weapons into the air. Bullets and projectiles can travel long distances causing injury and death. You have no control where a projectile will land when fired indiscriminately into the air. • All fireworks (even those deemed safe and sane) are illegal in Fremont. • Keep an eye on your pets. Loud noises, fireworks, gunshots, all can be frightening to animals. Keep your pets indoors or consult your veterinarian for options. Make sure they are wearing collars with identification should they become lost. If you are the designated driver: - Be a defensive driver. - - Keep distractions (cell phones, food, and drunk friends) to a minimum. - - Make sure that you and your passengers are wearing a seat belt. - - Find a safe location and call 9-1-1 if you see a drunk driver on the road. All of us at the Fremont Police Department would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe 2012.

Beech Place has started a

Neighborhood Watch! SUBMITTED BY TIM JONES Another Newark neighborhood is taking the first steps in forming a Neighborhood Watch group! Neighbors on Beech Place are joining together to help make their community a safer place to live. This and all Neighborhood Watch meetings will be in coordination with the Newark Police Department. If you would like to attend this meeting or start a Neighborhood Watch0 in your area please contact: Tim Jones, Community Engagement Division Newark Police Dept. (510) 578-4209 tim.jones@newark.org

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EARTHTALK® Dear EarthTalk: I heard that the less meat one eats, the better it is for the environment. How so? -- Jason K., Sarasota, FL

ur meat consumption habits take a serious toll on the environment. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the production, processing and distribution of meat requires huge outlays of pesticides, fertilizer, fuel, feed and water while releasing greenhouse gases, manure and a range of toxic chemicals into our air and water. A lifecycle analysis conducted by EWG that took into account the production and distribution of 20 common agricultural products found that red meat such as beef and lamb is responsible for 10 to 40 times as many greenhouse gas emissions as common vegetables and grains. Livestock are typically fed corn, soybean meal and other grains which have to first be grown using large amounts of fertilizer, fuel, pesticides, water and land. EWG estimates that growing livestock feed in the U.S. alone requires 167 million pounds of pesticides and 17 billion pounds of nitrogen fertilizer each year across some 149 million acres of cropland. The process generates copious amounts of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide, while the output of methane—another potent greenhouse gas—from cattle is estimated to generate some 20 percent of overall U.S. methane emissions. “If all the grain currently fed to livestock in the United States were consumed directly by people, the number of people who could be fed would be nearly 800 million,” reports ecologist David Pimentel of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He

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E - THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE adds that the seven billion livestock in the U.S. consume five times as much grain as is consumed directly by the entire U.S. population. Our meat consumption habits also cause other environmental problems. A 2009 study found that four-fifths of the deforestation across the Amazon rainforest could be linked to cattle ranching. And the water pollution from factory farms (also called concentrated animal feeding operations

grew by 81 percent, meaning that we are eating a lot more meat than our grandparents. Researchers extrapolate that global meat production will double by 2050 to about 1.2 trillion pounds a year, putting further pressure on the environment and human health. For those who can’t give up meat fully, cutting back goes a long way toward helping the environment, as does choosing meat and dairy products from organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed animals.

PHOTO Credit: DigitalVision/Thinkstock David Pimentel of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences says that the grain currently fed to some seven billion livestock in the United States could feed nearly 800 million people directly.

or CAFOs)—whereby pigs and other livestock are contained in tight quarters—can produce as much sewage waste as a small city, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Further, the widespread use of antibiotics to keep livestock healthy on those overcrowded CAFOs has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that threaten human health and the environment in their own right. Eating too much meat is no good for our health, with overindulgence linked to increasing rates of heart disease, cancer and obesity. Worldwide, between 1971 and 2010, production of meat tripled to around 600 billion pounds while global population

“Ultimately, we need better policies and stronger regulations to reduce the environmental impacts of livestock production,” says EWG’s Kari Hammerschlag “But personal shifting of diets is an important step.” CONTACTS: EWG, www.ewg.org; David Pimentel, www.vivo.cornell.edu/entity?home= 1&id=5774; NRDC, www.nrdc.org. EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: earthtalk@emagazine.com. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe. Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial.

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he Sun Gallery is proud to announce a two person exhibition, “Interactions,” featuring the artwork of Joseph Slusky and Katie Hawkinson. Both artists are long time Bay Area residents and their home and studios are located in Berkeley. Although they work side by side their art-

work appears, initially, to be very different. Hawkinson paints luminous abstractions that have their roots in nature, sacred geometry and rhythms, while Slusky creates metal sculptures whose limbs extend out into space and are often brightly painted and detailed. Standing amongst the work, however, one begins to get the sense that the artworks “talk” to each other, subtle conversations based around color and form which are reflected in both artists practice. Surface is also crucial in both artists work. Some of Slusky’s sculptures are burnished bearing a strong resemblance to the shiny, candy apple colored exterior of hot rods and low riders. On other works, Slusky paints highly detailed motifs that almost resemble hiero-

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"Glow" (Oil/Linen, 2011) by Katie Hawkinson

glyphs, a playful language that appeals to both adults and children. For this exhibition, the artists have filled the Sun Gallery, creating meditative spaces lined with Hawkinson’s gorgeous paintings and whimsical environments filled with Slusky’s bright, animated three-dimensional work. Both artists have shown extensively and their work is featured in collections throughout the United States. The Sun Gallery will be hosting a reception for the Artists on Saturday January 14 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. featuring an informal talk with Slusky and Hawkinson at 4 p.m. Please come prepared to ask questions and be a part of what promises to be a lively conversation. For more information, please contact Sun Gallery Artistic Director Jacqueline Cooper at (510) 581-4050, or e-mail jacqueline@autobodyfineart.com. The Sun Gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Interactions January 4 – February 4 Wednesdays – Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Reception for the Artists Saturday, January 14 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sun Gallery 1015 E. Street, Hayward (510) 581-4050 www.sungallery.org "Wamba" (steel and acrylic lacquer paint) by Joseph Slusky

"Mumbai" (steel and acrylic lacquer paint) by Joseph Slusky

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Stark commends Hayward's Promise Neighborhood Program SUBMITTED BY SARAH BALDAUF

Property Auction SUBMITTED BY RORY MACNEIL

Hayward's Promise Neighborhood Program (HPNP) will receive an implementation grant to put school improvement and student success at the center of Hayward's Jackson Triangle community - $3.96M in the first year and a total of $25M over five years. In 2010, the HPNP was one of 21 programs to receive a planning grant from the Department of Education. The HPNP's development of a comprehensive plan secured one of only five implementation grants. The goal of the Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods Program is to break the cycle of generational poverty by improving educational outcomes and life prospects of low-income children and their families through great schools and strong community support. Earlier this year, Rep. Stark sent a letter in of support for the Hayward Promise Neighborhood project. "This Promise Neighborhood implementation grant is wonderful news for the children, parents, teachers and school administrators in Hayward's Jackson Triangle neighborhood. I'm thrilled for them and for the community as a whole, as everyone will benefit from this investment. A community with high-performing schools and a commitment to excellent student outcomes is a recipe for success. I'm proud to represent what will be Hayward's Promise Neighborhood," stated Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA).

Alameda County Public Works Agency Director, Daniel Woldesenbet, announces the auction of an improved residential surplus property on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the Board of Supervisors’ chambers at 11:00 a.m. The surplus property is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, single-family residence located on North 6th Street, Castro Valley, CA. The property is being sold “AS IS.” Interested persons may preview the property on the website www.acgov.org/pwa starting December 12, 2011, through January 20, 2012. In order to maximize exposure and to reduce staff time in showing the available property to prospective bidders, the use of the internet will greatly enhance these efforts and also reduce administrative costs. To be eligible to participate in the auction, a bidder must pre-qualify with a $10,000.00 deposit (cashiers/certified checks only). Additional information regarding the auction, terms and conditions of the sale, and the opportunity to submit a sealed bid at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting may be obtained through the website.

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SUBMITTED BY LANCE LAWSON PHOTOS COURTESY OF KIDANGO On December 20, a large group of school-aged children from Kidango had

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cally for pet education to children and families in our area. The children learned about what responsibilities are attached to owning a pet. They also were able to interact with Barry, a special dog

how taking care of a pet involves making the pet a part of the family. One of the young students, Ignacio Rios of San Jose said this is what he learned: “Dogs need love and to be taken care of. If not, they would be lonely.” Teacher Josefina Pinales ex-

the opportunity to visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley Center in Milpitas. The field trip was part of a program funded by a grant from SanDisk, specifi-

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who loved all the attention. From Barry, they learned about animal communication and emotions. The Humane Society instructor and volunteers also explained

plained why the field trip was important, “We are teaching them the importance of having a pet before they ask for a pet and the responsibility that comes from bringing a pet home.” As a leader in early child care and education, Kidango offers a wide variety of programs to meet the diverse needs of children 0-12 years of age and their families. Currently, Kidango operates 54 child development centers and serves more than 2,500 children and families in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. Please visit the Kidango website at http://www.kidango.org/.

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Energy efficiency workshop SUBMITTED BY ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA

SUBMITTED BY ALI DIALLO For the first time in six years, the number of states requiring students to pass high school exit exams to earn a diploma has gone down, according to the tenth annual report on high school exams and other assessments by the Center on Education Policy (CEP). But at the same time, more than half the states are preparing for new assessments aligned with the Common Core State Standards and more than one-fourth are offering college and career readiness assessments, the report finds. Twenty-five states have or plan to implement policies that require students to pass an exit exam to receive a high school diploma—three fewer states than in 2010, according to the CEP report. An additional six states have or plan to put in place high school exit exams but do not require students to meet a minimum passing standard on those exams to graduate. During the past 18 months, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee have changed their policies so that students no longer have to pass an exam to receive a diploma. Instead, a student’s exit exam score now counts as a percentage of the student’s final grade in a course required for graduation. Alabama will also make this change in 2015. “Some states are lowering the stakes attached to their high school exit

exams,” said Shelby McIntosh, CEP research associate and author of the report, “a trend that could certainly catch on in other states.” The report, which is based on a survey administered to state department of education personnel in the summer of this year, provides an overview of state policies on high school exit exams, college entrance exams (such as the ACT or SAT), and tests of students’ readiness for college and a career. Uncertainty also lies ahead in high school testing policies, as states participating in one of the two consortia that are developing common assessments tied to the Common Core State Standards decide how adoption of these common assessments might impact current state assessment policies. Twenty-seven of the 31 states with current or planned exit exams are participating in one or both of these state consortia. Of these 27, at least 16 plan to replace their current exams with consortia assessments. Sixteen states – though not necessarily the same ones – also expect the consortia assessments to be more rigorous than their current assessments. The report also notes that in addition to the 31 states that administer an exit exam, 11 states require students to take the ACT or SAT college entrance exam, and 16 states administer, or at least offer to all students,

assessments intended to assess students’ readiness for college and/or a career. But although many states are using college and career readiness assessments to determine how well students are being prepared for success after high school, very few colleges and universities actually use these assessments for college admission or placement. “While the number of states requiring students to pass exit exams to graduate has gone down, testing in high school is actually on the increase, as more states administer other types of exams,” said Jack Jennings, CEP’s president and CEO. “The adoption of the common assessments will be an opportunity to revise all of these policies in a way that makes most sense for all students.” The report, State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement, can be accessed free of charge at www.cep-dc.org. Individual profiles for states with exit exams, college entrance exam policies, and/or college and career readiness assessments are also available for free at www.cep-dc.org. Based in Washington, D.C., and founded in 1995 by Jack Jennings, the Center on Education Policy is a national independent advocate for public education and for more effective public schools.

With winter approaching, TriCities homeowners are beginning to think about how to stay warm while keeping energy bills low, especially during the expensive holiday shopping months. Often, homeowners can fall victim to common myths associated with energy savings, ultimately leading to higher energy bills. Energy Upgrade California will host a free workshop on January 18, 2012, for Tri-Cities homeowners to learn more about making energy-efficiency upgrades to their homes. The workshop will be on Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Niles Conference Room City of Fremont Development Services Center, 1st Floor, 39550 Liberty Street, Fremont. Attendees will learn how easy it is to secure thousands of dollars for home improvements that will save money and energy and make their homes more comfortable. Participating Contractors who are trained and ready to work on homes in the TriCities area will be available to answer homeowners’ questions. An energy upgrade can increase a home’s efficiency by 10 - 40 percent through basic improvements, such as attic insulation and duct sealing, or more advanced improvements like installing an energy-efficient furnace or double-paned windows. Rebates of $6,000 are available through Energy Upgrade California to help homeowners pay for these improvements. By working with an Energy Upgrade California Participating Contractor, homeowners can ensure they receive all of the rebates for which they qualify. This winter (until February 2012), $300 rebates are available in the Bay Area that make a home energy assessment either free or very affordable. The obtain up to $4,000, or more, to help pay for permanent,

energy-saving improvements as long as you live in your home. Participating Contractors and more information can be found at www.EnergyUpgradeCA.org. There will also be more information about Energize for the Prize, an innovative school-based fundraiser that is helping Tri-Cities schools raise critically-needed funds while encouraging homeowners to make energyefficiency upgrades to their homes. The contest awards a school $100 for every home it signs-up for an energyefficiency upgrade and the school with the most by Earth Day 2012 will win an additional $5,000. Second and third place will receive $3,000 and $2,000, respectively. A school can obtain credit for an unlimited number of upgrades and may raise any amount of funds for use at the discretion of the schools and school organizations. The contest is open to all 550 K-12 public and private schools in Alameda County and any school-related non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations such as PTAs and education foundations. Schools and school organizations can learn more about how to take advantage of Energize for the Prize by contacting a contest Outreach Coordinator at (510) 8916528 or visiting www.EnergizeForThePrize.org. For more information and to register for the workshop, visit http://tricityenergyupgradeeorg.eventbrite.com. Energy Efficiency Workshop Wednesday, Jan 18 6:30 p.m. Niles Conference Room City of Fremont Development Services Center 1st Floor 39550 Liberty Street, Fremont http://tricityenergyupgradeeorg.eventbrite.com

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with the most likely subjects for pull out being social studies (48 percent) and science (40 percent). Among all teachers who say crowding out is taking place in their schools, virtually all (93 percent) believe that this is largely driven by state tests. Almost two out of three teachers (65 percent) say they have “had to skip important topics in [my] subject in order to cover the required curriculum.” “According to most teachers, schools are narrowing curriculum, shifting instructional time and resources toward

math and language arts and away from subjects such as art, music, foreign language, and social studies,” the survey found. Additionally, “most of the teachers surveyed believe that state tests in math and language arts drive curriculum narrowing. They say that the testing regimen has penetrated school culture and caused vast changes in day-to-day teaching,” the survey continued. “America’s teachers have spoken clearly in this survey,” Munson said. “Our increased focus on only math and reading is coming at the expense of other aca-

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demic subjects. Narrowing is happening throughout the grades but the problem is acute in the elementary grades, with 81 percent of teachers reporting narrowing. It is unbelievable to think that we’re denying even our youngest students the benefits, and excitement, of learning science, social studies, the arts, music, and foreign languages.” Established in 2007, Common Core (http://www.commoncore.org/) is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization formed to promote content-rich liberal arts education in America’s K–12 schools. Com-

mon Core creates curriculum tools and also promotes programs, policies, and initiatives at the local, state, and federal levels that provide students with challenging, rigorous instruction in the full range of liberal arts and sciences. Common Core is not affiliated with the Common Core State Standards Initiative. The Farkas Duffett Research Group (www.thefdrgroup.com) is an opinion research firm that partners with foundations and other nonprofits to help them understand how key groups and the general public feel about their initiatives.

Ride VTA for Free on New Year’s Eve SUBMITTED BY BRANDI CHILDRESS

winner’s local community, which will bring his/her essay to life. The winners in each grade category will be awarded a $500 savings bond and a family dinner at their local Olive Garden restaurant. The goal of the Pasta Tales contest is to help youth forge a path to success and help them realize their dreams through a thought-provoking and educational exercise. All entries must include the writer’s first and last name, complete address, phone number with area code, grade, date of birth including year and a statement that the work is his or her own. Entries must be submitted either online or postmarked by January 29, 2012 and sent to Pasta Tales, PMB 2000, 6278 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-1916. Submissions will be judged based on creativity, adherence to theme, organization, grammar, punctuation and spelling by the Quill and Scroll Society of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Iowa, with winners selected by Olive Garden. Entry forms and complete rules are available at http://www.olivegarden.com/About-Us/Community/Pasta-Tales/ and at local Olive Garden restaurants.

On New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus and light rail service will be free beginning at 7 p.m. until 3:59 a.m. the following morning. Extended hours of operation will be offered for light rail service and Express Bus Route 181 to the Fremont BART Station. VTA highly recommends planning the trip ahead of time by checking to see when service ends New Year’s Eve for the routes you will be riding. Call VTA Customer Service at (408) 321-2300 or visit http://www.vta.org/services/nye.html. VTA will operate on Saturday, December 31 according to the following schedule: VTA Light Rail Service and Express Bus 181: Extended Saturday VTA Bus: Regular Saturday Other Express Bus/Light Rail, Limited Stop: No Service Rapid 522 Buses: Regular Saturday Light Rail Shuttles (IBM/Hitachi, DASH): No Service ACE Train/Shuttle: No Service Dumbarton Express: No Service Highway 17 Express, Monterey-San Jose Express: Regular Saturday Caltrain: Saturday Schedule VTA will operate bus and light rail service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1 and Monday, January 2, 2012. VTA’s Downtown Customer Service Center and administration offices will be closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and the following Mondays in observation of the holidays. VTA’s Customer Service Call Center will be open on New Year’s Eve from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers may call the 24-hour Customer Service Line at (408) 321-2300 to access VTA schedule information via touch-tone telephone in English and Spanish. For information about VTA bus or light rail services, please contact VTA Customer Service at (408) 321-2300, TTY only (408) 321-2330.You can also log onto www.vta.org and sign-up to receive VTA email updates. Find us on Facebook under “SCVTA”, Twitter under “SantaclaraVTA”, and YouTube at www.youtube.com/scvta.

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signed for the audience to simply laugh and have a great time with us,” said Taylor. “We hope to be able to perform in Fremont for many years to come!” The special New Year's Eve show will be on December 31 at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets online (December 26 until December 31) for $23, or buy at the door for $25. The free intro to improv class will take place on January 2 at 7:30 p.m.

practice improvisation. “One of our primary goals is to provide the opportunity for anyone to come down and learn how to improvise,” explained August. The cast has years of teaching experience and they have even been trained at the world famous Second City Theatre in Chicago. Made Up Theatre will be offering a Free Improv Class on Monday, January 2

at 7:30 p.m. "We want to offer a free class to give anyone a chance to learn the basics of this unique art. Improv is a great way to have fun while building skills with creativity, trust, and public speaking," states cofounder Sean Taylor. For 2012, Made Up Theatre will have live comedy shows every Saturday night at 8 p.m. They offer two different show formats: Laugh Track City and

Five Play Improv. In Laugh Track City the actors play improv games and do short scenes, stories, and songs. In Five Play Improv the actors take a suggestion from the audience and then perform a completely improvised play. The recommended age range for these shows is 16 and up as the performances may contain adult language and situations. “All of our shows are de-

DUI/Drivers license checkpoint and roving DUI patrols planned SUBMITTED BY SGT. JONATHAN ARGUELLO, NEWARK PD Newark Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Thornton Avenue east of Newark Boulevard along with special DUI Roving Saturation Patrols during this New Year’s Holiday period. DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint is set for December 29 from approximately 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. December 30. Roving DUI Saturation Patrols will be deploying December 29, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. Statewide, overall traffic deaths declined by 23 percent, from 3,995 in 2007 to 3,081 in 2009. Total traffic fatalities are at their lowest levels in six decades; DUI deaths declined by 16 percent, from 1,132 in 2007 to 950 in 2009. Alcohol impaired deaths still make up the largest category of overall vehicle fatalities, with 31 percent of all deaths in 2009 caused by an

impaired driver. A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method to lower these numbers. Additionally, drivers will be checked to ensure that they have a valid driver’s license. The purpose of the checkpoint is to promote public safety; increase awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving, and serves as a deterrent to potential impaired and unlicensed drivers. These enforcement efforts are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Remember, everyone is encouraged to help keep our roadways safe; Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911! Newark PD reminds everyone that they can assist in preventing this crime from ever occurring. If you are planning a gathering or celebration with alcohol included, or if you are out on the town, plan ahead and designate a non-drinking, sober driver. A DUI arrest costs upwards of $10,000, time in jail, the loss of your driver’s license and insurance rates that will skyrocket!

For more information, please visit MadeUpTheatre.com. New Year’s Eve Show Saturday, December 31 7 p.m. Free Intro to Improv Monday, January 2 7:30 p.m. Made Up Theatre 3392 Seldon Court, Fremont (510) 573-3633 www.MadeUpTheatre.com New Year’s Tickets: $23 or $25

Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested SUBMITTED BY LT. STEVEN PETRAKOVITZ, MILPITAS PD On December 25, 2011, at 11:57 p.m., Milpitas Police officers arrested two men, Stockton residents, Nhean Bing and Phal Bing, for attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle that was parked on Camarillo Court. An alert resident saw the suspects drive into the area and park next to a neighbor’s vehicle. The witness watched as both of the suspects got out of their car and started walking around the neighbor’s vehicle, and immediately called the Milpitas Police Department. When officers arrived, one of the suspects hid in nearby bushes, while the other one went back to his car. Officers quickly caught both suspects. Evidence at the scene indicated the suspects were interrupted by the arriving police officers as they tried to steal the catalytic converter from the victim’s vehicle. Both men were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for attempted grand theft, possession of burglary tools, tampering with a vehicle, and conspiracy. The Milpitas Police Department encourages the public to immediately call 911 to report in-progress crimes or suspicious activities. Anyone with any information regarding this incident or other criminal activity is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously by calling (408) 586-2500, or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/citydept/police

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FREE Places of Worship Listing - Call 510-494-1999

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

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

BAPTIST Alder Avenue Baptist Church 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont 510-797-3305 www.alderavebc.com Bay Area Baptist Church 38517 Birch St., Newark 510-797-8882 www.bayareabaptist.org Berean Baptist Church 2929 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-792-3928 Calvary Baptist Church 28924 Ruus Rd., Hayward 510-887-2187

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Chinese Independent Baptist Church 37365 Centralmont Pl., Fremont 510-796-0114 www.cibcfremont.org

Pathway Community Church 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-797-7910 www.pathwaycommunity.info

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8100

Christ Centered Missionary Baptist Church In the Broadmoor Community Church Bldg., 301 Dowling St., San Leandro

Resurrection Baptist Church 1221 Pacific Ave., San Leandro 510.363.3085 www.therbchurch.org

St. James the Apostle 34700 Fremont Blvd. (w. of Decoto Rd), Fremont 510-792-1962 www.sjapostle.net

Shiloh Baptist Church 22582 South Garden Ave., Hayward 510-783-4066 shilohbc @sbcglobal.net

St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 279 S. Main St., Milpitas 408-262-2546 www.sjbparish.org

Community Church of Hayward 26555 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-782-8593 Fairway Park Baptist Church 425 Gresel St., Hayward 510-471-0200 www.FPBC.org First Baptist Church of Newark 6320 Dairy Ave., Newark 510-793-4810 Heritage Baptist Church 2960 Merced St., San Leandro 510-357-7023 www.hbc.org Landmary Missionary Baptist Church 573 Bartlett Ave., Hayward 510-918-0663 www.LMBCHAYWARD.org Memorial Baptist Church 4467 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont 510/657-5522 www.bmaca.org/fremont2.html Mission Peak Baptist Church 41354 Roberts Ave., Fremont 510-656-5311 www.missionpeakbaptist.org New Hope Baptist Church 925 F St., Union City 510-487-7472 Palma Ceia Baptist Church 28605 Ruus Road, Hayward 510-786-2866 www.palmaceiachurch.org Park Victoria Baptist Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-263-9000 www.parkvictoria.com

Warm Springs Church 111 E. Warren Ave., Fremont 510-657-4082 www.warmspringschurch.org

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

CATHOLIC Corpus Christi Church 37891 Second St., Fremont 510-790-3207 www.corpuschristifremont.org Holy Spirit Catholic Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-1660 www.holyspiritfremont.org Old Mission San Jose Church 43266 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-1797 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 41933 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-657-4043 www.guadalupe-parish.org

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

CHRISTIAN Calvary Assembly of Milpitas 130 Piedmont Rd. Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 946-5464 www.camilpitas.org Calvary Bible Church of Milpitas 1757 Houret Ct, Milpitas 408-262-4900 www.calvarybiblechurch.us Calvary Chapel Hayward 1244 B St., Hayward 510-396-0318 www.calvaryhayward.com Cedar Blvd. Neighborhood Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-791-8555 www.cbnc.net Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building, Sundays at 6:00 PM) 220 S. Main St. Milpitas (650) 834-3776

Christ Community Church of Milpitas 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8000 www.cccmilpitas.org Calvary Chapel San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd San Leandro 510-421-3207 www.calvarysanleandro.com Christian Worship Center 241 So. Main St., Milpitas 408-263-0406 http://www.cwcsj.org

December 30, 2011 Church of Christ 977 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-4693 www.church-of-christ.org/slzca Church of Christ of Fremont 4300 Hanson Ave., Fremont 510--797-3695 www.fremontchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ – Hayward 22307 Montgomery St., Hayward 510-582-9830 www.haywardchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ South Hayward 320 Industrial Pkwy.,Hayward 510-581-3351 www.churchofchristhayward.com Discovery Fremont 38891 Mission Blvd. (@ Walnut), Fremont 510-797-7689 East Bay Christian Fellowship 1111 H Street, Union City 510-487-0605 www.ebcf.net

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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Fremont Journey of Faith Church 39009 Cindy St. Fremont 510.793.2100 www.jof-fremont.com Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry MultiCultural Worship @10 AM 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-552-4476 gssam@sbcglobal.net. Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-7729 Great Exchange Covenant Church Fremont (GRX) Sunday Services at Cabello Elementary School 4500 Cabello St., Union City www.grxfremont.org Hayward First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-732-0777

New Covenant Evangelistic Christian Center 3801 Smith St., Union City 510-487-0886

Iglesia Biblica El Faro 280 Mowry Ave., Fremont Estudio Bíblico 510-585-1701 lbfchurch.org

New Life Church 4130 Technology Pl., Fremont 510-657-9191 Newlifechurchofsf.org

Ministerios Cosecha "Fuente de Vida" 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 573-1800 mcofremont@yahoo.com

Our Father’s House 42776 Albrae St., Fremont 510-796-1117 www.ourfathershousefremont.org

Mision Hispana Esperanza Viva 4673 Thornton Ave. Suite P Fremont 510-754-5618 www.esperanzaviva.org

Resonate Church Forest Park Elementary School 34400 Maybird Circle, Fremont 510-713-8703 www.resonatemovement.org San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church 615 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro 510-483-9455 www.slzjcc.org

CHRISTIAN FILIPINO Christian Fellowship International Church (Meets in the Park Victoria Baptist Church bldg.) 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-386-2215 http://cficmilpitas.multiply.com/

Hope Lighthouse Foursquare church 36883 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-796-0730

Solid Rock Church of God In Christ 5970 Thornton Ave., Newark 510-791-7625 www.solidrockcogic.org

Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building) 220 S. Main St. Milpitas 650-834-3776

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

InRoads Christian Church 3111 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0251 www.inroadschurch.com

Tree of Life. Lord's Harvest Christian Church 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-6133 www.living-tree.org

Light By The Mountain Church 606 H St., Union City 510-378-0159

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

Jesus Christ For All Nations 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton 510.659.1848 www.jcfans.org

Upper Room Church 500 Harris Rd., Hayward 510-276-1894

Word International Ministries 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-366-5995 www.wordinternational.com

Emmanuel Mission Church 5885 Smith Ave., Newark (510) 793-6332 www.cmalliance.org

Fremont Asian Christian Church Meets Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont 510-795-2828 www.fremontasianchristianchurch.org Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0123 www.gofcc.org

Jyoti Fellowship church Located in First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-427-0491 Liberty Church International Veteran’s Bldg., 37154 Second St. (Fremont Niles) 510-324-1400 www.libertyvision.org Mount Olive Ministries 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 408-262-0506 www.mt-olive.org

WORD OF LIFE - A Foursquare Church 1675 Graham Ave., Newark 510-754-9438

CHRISTIAN (ESPANOL) Arbol de Vida 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2140 Iglesia Apostolica de Union City 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org

CHRISTIAN INDONESIAN Graceful Christian Community Church At Immanuel Presbyterian Church - 5 PM 4333 Hansen Ave, Fremont 510-792-1831 www.gracefulcommunity.org Adonai Indonesian Christian Fellowship 2603 Quail Ct, Union City 510-475-5377

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

36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-793-5439

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

EPISCOPAL St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terr., Fremont 510-797-1492 www.saintj.com

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

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

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HINDU TEMPLE Paramahamsa Nithyananda Meditation - Sundays at 3:30 p.m. 451 Los Coches St., Milpitas 510-813 6474 www.LifeBliss.org Shreemaya Krishnadham 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas 408-586-0006 www.bayvp.org Vedic Dharma Samaj Hindu Temple and Cultural Center 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont 510-659-0655 www.fremonttemple.org

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

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

LDS (MORMON) Bayside Ward 36400 Haley St., Newark 510-796-0914 Centerville Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-797-1200 Central Park Ward 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont 510-795-6658 Fremont (Deaf) Branch 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont Glenmoor Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-793-8060

Irvington Ward 510-656-8754 510-656-7522 (Foyers) Mission Peak Ward (English and Chinese) 48851 Green Valley Rd., Fremont 510-657-2156 510-623-7496 (Foyer) Newark (Spanish) Branch 36400 Haley St., Newark

LUTHERAN Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo 510-278-2555 www.calvarysanlorenzo.com Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510-797-3724 www.Ctkfremont.org Epiphany Lutheran Church ELCA 16248 Carolyn St., San Leandro 510-278-5133 www.eastbayepiphany.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward Iglesia Luterana "El Buen Pastor" 510-782-0872 www.gslchayward.org Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-656-0900 www.gssam.org Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 1836 B St., Hayward 510-581-6620 Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church 35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-793-1911 office@hrlc-newark.org Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-6285 www.holytrinityfremont.org

Hope Lutheran Church 3800 Beard Rd., Fremont 510-793-8691 http://hopelutheranfremont.org/ Memorial Lutheran Chapel for the Deaf 874 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-276-3860 Messiah Lutheran Church 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 510-782-6727

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First United Methodist Church 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-490-0200 www.fremont-methodist.org South Hayward UMC 628 Schafer Rd., Hayward (510) 780-9599 www.SoHayUMC.org St. Paul United Methodist 33350 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-3990 www.stpaulumcfremont.org

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

VICTORY CENTER A.M.E. ZION CHURCH 33450 Ninth Street- Union City 510-429-8700

Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont

MUSLIM

510-657-3191 www.oslfremont.com

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

METHODIST African Methodist Episcopal Church 201 E St., Union City 510-489-7067 www.tricityame.org First Chinese United Methodist Church 2856 Washington Blvd. Fremont (510) 490 – 0696 www.chinesemethodist.org First United Methodist Church 1183 B St., Hayward www.gbgm-umc.org/haywardfirstumc

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

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

Morning Star Church 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark 510-676-1453 www.msconline.org New Birth Christian Ministry Center 3565 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-782-1937 Revelation Christian Fellowship 1670 Orchard Ave., San Leandro 510-352-4707 www.revelationcf.org True Jesus Church 1190 Davis St., San Leandro 510-522-2125 www.tjc.org Victory Outreach Fremont 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-683-4660 info@vofremont.org

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

PENTECOSTAL Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward 510-783-9377 www.gladtidingscogic.com Newark Christian Center 37371 Filbert St., Newark 510-793-6630 The Pentecostals of Hayward 25715 Mission Blvd., Hayward 510-733-0443 Union City Apostolic Church 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org

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PRESBYTERIAN Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-793-3575 www.cpcfremont.org First Presbyterian Church of Hayward 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley (510) 581-6203 http://firstpreshayward.com First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-797-8811 www.newarkpres.org First Presbyterian Church San Leandro 180 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 510-483-2772 FPCSanLeandro.org Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Fremont 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-494-8020 www.ipcf.net Irvington Presbyterian Church 4181 Irvington Ave. (corner Chapel & Irvington), Fremont 510-657-3133 New Bridges Presbyterian Church 26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward 510-786-9333 newbridgespresby@gmail.com Westminister Hills Presbyterian Church 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward (510) 782-5795 www.whpchurch.org

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

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

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

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Community Seventh-Day Church 606 H St., Union City 510-429-8446 www.unioncity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ East Bay Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church 32441 Pulaski Dr., Hayward 510-324-1597 Fremont Chinese SeventhDay Adventist Church 1301 Mowry, Fremont 415-585-4440 or 408-616-9535 Fremont Seventh-Day Adventist Church 225 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-384-0304 http://fremont.netadvantist.org Hayward Seventh-Day Adventist Church 26400 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-782-3422 Hayward.AdventistFaith.org Milpitas Adventist Center 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 408 726-5331 www.milpitas.netadventist.org

SCIENTOLOGY Chuch of Scientology 1865 Lundy Ave, San Jose 408-383-9400 www.scientology-sanjose.org

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

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St. @ Grove Way, Hayward 510-582-9533 www.edenucc.com Filipino American United Church of Christ 4587 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-797-8408 filamucc@sbcglobal.net

Fremont Congregational Church 38255 Blacow Rd, Fremont 510-793-3970 www.fremontucc.net Niles Congregational Church 255 H St., Fremont 510-797-0895 www.nccucc.org San Lorenzo Community Church 945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 510-276-4808 The Little Brown Church 141 Kilkare Rd., Sunol 925-862-2004 www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org

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

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

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