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BY GUSTAVO LOMAS PHOTOS BY LYNN KAO Introduction of the olive extends to Greek mythology when they were given to humans as a gift from the goddess Athena. Citizens of Athens, the city named in her honor, revered olives as a most useful invention and especially as a symbol of peace. Olive tree branches are used in the same context even today and are represented in the flag of the United Nations, branches circling the globe, symbolizing a desire for worldwide harmony. Olive groves have provided sustenance for centuries; olive trees growing to fifty feet in height with branches spanning as far as thirty feet. But most impressive, these trees have the endurance to live up to five hundred continued on page 42
BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH PHOTOS COURTESY OF TEOFIE DECIERDO AT VTM PHOTOGRAPHY Wonders of science are ready to be explored at the second annual celebration of ‘Science in the Park,’ on Saturday, October 6. Community members of all ages are invited to the free and family-oriented festivities at the Alden E. Oliver Sports Park in Hayward. Kids will have the opportunity to explore numerous scientific phenomena through hands-on experiments, demonstrations and have a blast. continued on page 42
BY NISHA PATEL The festivities of fall call for twinkling lights, sparkling cholis, and festive dancing. There is no better way to celebrate the end of Navratri and the beginning of the Diwali season than at Dandiya for a Cause. This family-friendly event, hosted by Induz, October 6 at Centerville Junior High School in Fremont, will raise funds for the organization’s projects in both the United States and India. This dandiya event is to celebrate the “Navratri” (“Nav” = nine and “ratri” = nights) festival of nine nights. In Hindu mythology it is believed that “Maa Durga/Ambe” visits the earth during Navratri to kill and destroy evil and bring peace, love, and harmony to people on earth. Dandiya is a traditional folk dance of India from Gujarat state played with two sticks to accompany energetic music. Induz Dandiya was sold out last year, and is back again this year featuring a spectacular laser lights display! The very popular and well-known Bay Area artist Dimple Patel and Troupe will be the DJ for the Dandiya/Garba event. There will be children’s activities throughout the night as well as a laser showcase dandiya. For an hour before the event, there will be freestyle dancing with a mix of traditional and Bollywood music styles. Induz is one of Bay Area’s many non-profit organizations, collectively working to stabilize the effects of recent cuts in school music and art programs across the United States. Induz provides free art education for orphan children in India, along with a number of schools in the Bay Area. For the last few years, Induz has supported 14 low-income schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, but is now expanding to 30 schools. This dandiya fundraiser will allow Induz to reach out to these schools and programs through the Apollo and Tulika projects. continued on page 21 Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 34
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rolled in Medicare, you have an opportunity to review your Part D prescription drug plan each year during open enrollment. This year open enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7. “Open enrollment is the time to evaluate your Medicare Part D plan and determine if it is still the best plan for you,”
Washington Hospital Seminars Focus on Medicare Part D and Changes to Medicare in 2013
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f you are a Medicare recipient and want to review your plan or are enrolled in a Part D prescription drug plan and are concerned that you may not have all the coverage you need, you may want to attend two upcoming seminars at Washington Hospital. Washington Hospital will present “Medicare Part D Prescription Plan Update for Open Enrollment” on Tuesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. “Medicare Changes for 2013” will be offered Wednesday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday, October 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The free seminars will be held at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. Register online at www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070 for more information. “It is important to understand what the different plans offer,” said Kristi Caracappa, health insurance information service coordinator at Washington Hospital. “For example, there are more than 30 Medicare Part D plans available with different premiums, co-pays, and benefits. It is recommended that you review your plan every year.” At the seminar focused on Medicare changes for 2013, Caracappa will update participants on any new changes to Medicare, Medicare Part D, and Medicare Advantage Plans. At the Medicare Part D seminar, Caracappa will explain how the prescription drug plan works and what you
As a service to the community, Washington Hospital is offering free seminars to assist people in learning about their Medicare coverage and to explain changes occurring in 2013. Information sessions on Medicare enrollment will take place on Wednesday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday, October 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classes about Medicare Part D will take place on Tuesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All of the free classes will take place at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. auditorium located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. Register online at www.whhs.com.
need to consider when evaluating the different plans, such as what your annual outof-pocket expenses will be with each plan. While these plans are provided to anyone who qualifies for Medicare, they are offered through private insurance companies that are approved by Medicare. You can sign up for the Medicare program when you turn 65 (or younger if you have a disability). At the time of enrollment, you can choose a medical plan that best suits your needs. If you are already en-
Caracappa said. “This is also the time to evaluate your Medicare Advantage Plan. Sometimes plans change and medications that were covered before are not covered anymore. Also, new plans become available, so there may be a better option for you than the plan you currently have.” Medicare and Healthcare Reform Caracappa will also explain how the Affordable Care Act is helping to close the coverage gap that is often referred to as the ”donut hole” – a gap in coverage that re-
quires beneficiaries to pay the full cost of their prescription drugs until the total outof-pocket maximum is reached. “The extra help in the coverage gap is part of health care reform” she said. “Instead of paying the full cost of brand name prescription drugs during the gap period, beneficiaries only pay 50 percent. That percentage will continue to go down until 2020, when it is 25 percent.” Medicare Advantage Plans can also affect coverage under Medicare Part D. They are Medicare health plans offered by private insurance companies. Most Medicare Advantage Plans, or Medicare Part C, provide health coverage and drug coverage under one plan, Caracappa explained. In Alameda County, Medicare Advantage Plans can include health maintenance organizations (HMO) or preferred provider organizations (PPO). Most Medicare Advantage Plans offer prescription drug coverage. “There is a lot to consider when choosing the plan that is right for you,” she said. “We can walk you through the whole process so you get the plan that best suits your needs.” At the end of each seminar, Caracappa will set up appointments for anyone who wants help selecting their Medicare Part D plan as well as other Medicare options through the Washington Hospital Health Insurance Information Service. The free, confidential, and unbiased service can help you get all the information you need to make informed decisions about your health insurance, including Medicare. For more information about Washington Hospital’s Health Insurance Information Service, visit www.whhs.com/health-insurance or call (800) 770-9447. To learn about other classes and seminars offered at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com.
InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com
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Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma
Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Viewpoint
Living Well with Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges
Kidney Transplants
Turning 65? Get To Know Medicare
Men's Health Expo 2011
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Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?
Voices InHealth: Healthy Pregnancy
Women's Health Conference: Food and Mood: How One Can Affect the Other
Community Based Senior Supportive Services
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting September 12, 2012
Washington Women's Center: Heart Healthy Foods
Women's Health Conference: Can Lifestyle Reduce the Risk of Cancer?
Diabetes Matters: Research: Advancing Diabetes Management
Women's Health Conference: Aging Gracefully What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You?
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Raising Awareness About Stroke
Diabetes Matters: Ins and Outs of Glucose Monitoring
Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions Kidney Transplants
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Voices InHealth: Radiation Safety
Diabetes Matters:Vacation or Travel Plans?
Treatment Options for Knee Problems
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Diabetes Health Fair 2011: Positivity - A Positive Approach to Managing Diabetes
Don't Let Back Pain Sideline You
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Superbugs: Are We Important Immunizations Minimally Invasive Surgery Heart Healthy Eating for Healthy Adults for Lower Back Disorders After Surgery and Beyond Winning the Germ War?
Colorectal Cancer: Healthy Diet To Prevent Cancer
Crohn's & Colitis (Late Start
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Treatment Options for Knee Problems
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Learn If You Are at Risk for Liver Disease
Treatment Options for Knee Problems
Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety
Your Concerns InHealth: Pediatric Care – The PreSchool Years
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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting September 12, 2012
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting September 12, 2012
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting September 12, 2012
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting September 12, 2012
Kidney Transplants
Voices InHealth: Medicine Safety for Children
Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma
Vitamins and Supplements - How Useful Are They?
Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself (Late Start) Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention
Diabetes Matters: Research: Advancing Diabetes Management Diabetes Matters: What's New? Diabetes Update Your Concerns InHealth: Pediatric Care – The Pre-School Years
How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key
The Weight to Success
Brain Health for Seniors
Shingles
How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key
Living with Heart Failure
Wound Care Update
Living Well with Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges
The Weight to Success Healthy Nutrition for Your Heart
Treating Infection: Learn About Sepsis
Get Back On Your Feet: New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions
Voices InHealth: Radiation Safety
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Don't Let Back Pain Sideline You
Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements
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Raising Awareness About Stroke
Skin Cancer
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders
Skin Cancer
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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting September 12, 2012
Diabetes Health Fair 2011: Marvelous Meals in Minutes
Crohn's & Colitis
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Diabetes Matters: What's New? Diabetes Update
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting September 12, 2012
Do You Have Sinus Problems?
Vitamins and Supplements - How Useful Are They?
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Quality of Life Matters
Heart Healthy Eating After Surgery and Beyond
Keys to Healthy Eyes
Voices InHealth: Radiation Safety
Living with Heart Failure
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ccording to the American Cancer Society (ACS), prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. As with most cancers, treatments for prostate cancer are most effective if the cancer is detected in an early stage. Because early prostate cancer generally causes no symptoms, regular prostate screenings have long been considered an important diagnostic tool. Such screenings generally include a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a blood test to measure the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) – a protein made by prostate cells. A controversy over prostate screenings erupted this year, however, when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendations in May against PSA-based screenings for prostate cancer and discouraged the use of the test. “The recommendations of the task force are not the position of the American Urological Association,” says Dr. Mark Saleh, a urologist on the medical staff at Washington Hospital. Urologists are the specialists who diagnose and treat the majority of prostate cancers in the U.S. “We believe that PSA screening can still be a valuable tool in diagnosing prostate cancer, especially because there usually are no symptoms of early-stage prostate cancer,” Dr. Saleh explains. “Advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized and spread to other parts of the body can produce severe obstructive symptoms. We rarely see those symptoms now because screenings have been so successful in detecting prostate cancer.” In response to the USPSTF recommendation, the American Urological Association (AUA) issued a press release that stated, in part: “The American Urological Association is outraged at the USPSTF’s failure to
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amend its recommenda“I always have a frank discussion tions on prostate cancer with my patients about the pros and testing to more adequately cons of screenings,” Dr. Saleh notes. reflect the benefits of the “There may be some patients for prostate-specific antigen whom prostate cancer screenings (PSA) test in the diagnosis would not necessarily be beneficial, of prostate cancer. It is insuch as a man over age 75 who has a appropriate and irresponsilife expectance of less than 10 years ble to issue a blanket due to other health conditions. statement against PSA testProstate cancer in men under age 65 ing, particularly for at-risk tends to be more aggressive than tupopulations, such as mors in older men.” African American men. Dr. Saleh notes that if a patient’s Men who are in good PSA is high and remains elevated, or health and have more than if the DRE detects any swelling noda 10-15 year life expectancy ules or lumps in the prostate, a should have the choice to biopsy would be needed to determine be tested and not discourif cancer is present. aged from doing so. There “Today we generally perform miniis strong evidence that PSA mally invasive needle biopsies to diagtesting saves lives.” nose prostate cancer, and we always The AUA also noted that take care to reduce the risk of postthe specialty of urology is not biopsy infection or inflammation,” he represented in the USPSTF, says. “Complications from biopsy proas there is no urologist on the cedures are extremely rare, and they task force. certainly are less onerous than the com“The decision to have plications of late-stage prostate cancer.” PSA screenings is one that a Treatment options for prostate man should make with his cancer depend on the patient’s age, doctor after a careful discushow aggressive the tumor is, and the sion of the benefits and risks patient’s personal preference. of screening,” says Dr. Saleh. “For older men and for younger “Annual PSA screenings for men with low-grade early stage tumen who wish to be screened mors, the most likely recommendaBecause most early prostate cancers cause no symptoms, urologist Dr. Mark generally begin at age 50 for Saleh believes prostate screening is an important diagnostic tool that provides tion would be to actively monitor the most patients, or at age 40 patients the opportunity of receiving effective treatments before the disease cancer’s progress with more frequent for men who are at a higher progresses to high-grade metastatic cancer. He encourages men to talk with regular screenings and repeated bioptheir doctors about their risks for prostate cancer and make an informed risk for prostate cancer insies as indicated,” Dr. Saleh explains. choice about screenings. cluding African Americans “Hormone therapy to stop the proand men who have a first-deduction of testosterone, which proThe ACS and the American Society of gree relative – a father, brother or son – who Clinical Oncology agree with the AUA po- motes cancer growth, might also be was diagnosed with prostate cancer before age sition that men should have a chance to considered to relieve symptoms and slow 65. Combining a PSA test with a digital recthe growth of tumors.” make informed decisions in consultation tal exam improves the overall rate of prostate with their doctors about whether to be continued on page 5 cancer detection.” screened for prostate cancer.
They are the “after hours” of health care—the weekends and evenings when you’re regular doctor’s office is closed and a trip to the emergency room isn’t necessary. Maybe you suffered a minor cut or injury from a fall and you don’t want to wait all night or all weekend without medical attention. The question is: do you wait until your symptoms could potentially get worse? No, says Sarkis Banipalsin, M.D., medical director of Washington
Sarkis Banipalsin, M.D., center, is the medical director of Washington Urgent Care, which is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year.
Urgent Care, Washington Hospital’s onsite urgent care clinic, which is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year. “For most non-emergency medical ailments, Washington Urgent Care is a convenient and costeffective alternative to emergency room care,” Banipalsin explains. Urgent care’s many benefits Washington Urgent Care offers a number of benefits, according to Patti Coffey, R.N., the clinical nurse manager of the Washington Urgent Care clinic. First, friendly staff members are there to greet you and answer your insurance questions. And even better, says Coffey, is the fact that average waiting times are in the minutes, not hours. continued on page 11
Washington Urgent Care has been awarded accreditation by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). A voluntary process, accreditation enables the clinic to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. Washington Urgent Care is the only urgent care facility in the Tri-City area to achieve this accreditation.
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For younger men with more aggressive prostate cancers, radiation therapy might be appropriate in the form of external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy – the implantation of radioactive “seeds” into the prostate. For many patients, surgery to remove the prostate is the most effective treatment. “At Washington Hospital, we have a less-invasive surgical alternative to the traditional open prostatectomy, using the daVinci robotic surgical system that allows us to perform the operation laparoscopically with three or four tiny incisions,” Dr. Saleh notes. “The robotic system also magnifies the surgical site, giving the surgeon better visualization. In the right surgeon’s hands, the results of laparoscopic surgery –
with or without robotics – are as good as open surgery. The patient also experiences less post-operative pain and a quicker recovery. In addition, current surgical techniques allow us to preserve the nerves necessary for erectile function and maintaining urinary continence in the majority of patients.” The bottom line, however, is that prostate cancer treatment options can only be evaluated once a positive diagnosis is made. “Rather than discouraging nearly all men without symptoms of prostate cancer from having a PSA screening test, we need to encourage men to talk with their doctors and evaluate their prostate cancer risks as well as any risks associated with screening,” Dr. Saleh suggests. “Because
SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Local businesses and organizations will fill exhibit space under the Grand White Tent at St. Rose Hospital on Wednesday, October 10 for the annual Hayward Business Expo. The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 in the hospital parking lot, and is an opportunity for 100 organizations to showcase their products and services to each other and community guests. “We will repeat a successful event that offers one of the East Bay’s premier business networking and exhibitor activities,” said Kim Huggett, president and CEO of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce. “It’s the kind of event where networking abounds and deals are made.” The event is free to members of the chamber and $10 to non-members. In addition to mingling with representatives of local businesses and organizations, attendees will enjoy food from local restaurants, gourmet coffee, wine, beer and sodas. Some of the newest automobiles and motorcycles from Hayward dealers will be on display. Companies and businesses participating include AT&T, Wells Fargo, Costco Wholesale, East Bay Motorsports, PG&E, Eden Medical Center, St.
most early prostate cancers cause no symptoms, the PSA test has been an important diagnostic tool that has allowed us to provide effective treatments before the disease progresses to highgrade metastatic cancer. Men need to make an informed choice about screenings, but it should still be their choice.” For more information about prostate cancer, including recommendations for screening, visit the Web sites of the American Urological Association at www.auanet.org, the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org, the American Society of Clinical Oncology at www.asco.org, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org.
Rose Hospital, Russell City Energy Center, Mimi’s Restaurant, Peet’s Coffee, Berkeley Farms, Massage Envy, US Bank, CMIT Solutions, Bay Area News Group, Dual Star Digital, 1st United Services Credit Union, Farmer’s Insurance, Tri-Ced Community Recycling, Public Utilities Commission Small Business Program, By Cities Credit Union, Quick Printing Center, the FBI, Eden Area OneStop Career Center, 2CP Merchant Processing, Millers “Not Just” Bookkeeping, Hayward Area Recreation District, Sports Clips, The Ford Store of San Leandro, Chabot College, Central Blueprint, Massage Envy, and various City of Hayward departments including economic development and public works. For additional information, contact the Hayward Chamber of Commerce at (510) 537-2424. Hayward Business Expo Wednesday, Oct 10 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. St. Rose Hospital 27200 Calaroga Ave., Hayward (510) 537-2424 www.hayward.org Cost: Free to Chamber members, $10 non-members
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atholic spirituality has a unique community aspect. The word “catholic” itself means universal. It is a spiritual home with room for all: the poor and the wealthy, the faithful and the rebellious, and people from every continent of the world. Building community is a fundamental role of the local Catholic parish. Tucked away in Union City is a lovely, diverse, community-building parish. Located on the corner of C Street and Sixth Street, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish had its beginning in 1907. The current parish hall was constructed in 1952 on land bought from a local farmer; a dedication ceremony was held on October 7, 1952, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The parish celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2007. Father Jose Leon joined the staff in 1985 and has served as the parish priest ever since. The significance of the name of the parish, and the feast day on which it was dedicated, comes from one of the titles of the Virgin Mary, who plays a prominent role in the Catholic faith. It is believed that Mary led Christians to a crucial victory in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. Believers throughout Europe were called upon to pray the rosary, which is a particular set of prayers and meditations upon the lives of Jesus and Mary, accompanied by the physical reminder of the prayers in the form of a succession of strung beads. For over thirty years, the parish has held an annual fall festival on the weekend of the feast day of the Virgin Mary under her title, Our Lady of the Rosary. The festival is the parish’s only fundraising event. Proceeds from the festival go toward operating costs and the many ministries the church offers its parishioners and the surrounding community. Parishioners come from all walks of life, and are represented in different offerings of the annual festival. The Hawaiian themed event will be host to every imaginable food choice: pancake/menudo breakfast, beer and wine, traditional American carnival food, Filipino barbeque, traditional Hawaiian
luau dishes—there’s a little something for everyone! In addition to ample and delectable morsels, an abundance of entertainment will be held on stage throughout the day. A DJ from the Knights of Columbus, “Knight Sounds,” will provide soulful music in between dance performances, musical groups, and soloists. A baile folklorica performance, traditional folkloric dance, will be held, as well as country-western and hula dancing. Also, Patron, a local classic car group, will be hosting a classic car show on Sunday. The classic car show has been a favorite since it was introduced to the festival about five years ago. Father Jose believes that the festival is vital to the community. “It brings the community together. I always tell people to leave their cars at home and walk over.” Festival attendees can meet Father Jose while he serves Mexican food and grog at his booth. He frequently finds himself babysitting goldfish that the children have won in the fish bowl toss. “Don’t forget to come back for them!” he reminds the kids. Numerous games will be spread throughout the festival grounds. Other treasures to be found at the festival are a bookstore, flea market, and raffle. Raffle prizes include cash, a laptop, and a trip for two to Maui. For the spiritually minded, Mass will be held from 6:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. A shrine to Our Lady of the Rosary will be located on the festival grounds. The annual festival at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish is one of the largest church festivals in the East Bay. There are many fun activities, community organizations, and great food to be found at this yearly event. Bring the kids and maybe you’ll go home with a new pet goldfish! Our Lady of the Rosary Festival Saturday and Sunday, Oct 6 and 7 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Our Lady of the Rosary Parish 703 C Street, Union City (510) 471-2609 Free admission
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SUBMITTED BY JOSEPH CARNEY All Coast Guard veterans who served anytime and anywhere between 1961 and May 1975 and their spouses are invited to a luncheon in their honor on Thursday, November 8, 2012. The event is sponsored by USCG Base Alameda, Coast Guard Officers Association, Chief Warrant Officers Association, Chief Petty Officers Association, Coast Guard Enlisted Association, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard East Bay Spouses Club. Bring memorabilia from service days to display. There is no charge for our honored guests for the luncheon. A cutter tour will be held at 1330 hours. A special government rate is available for those staying at Executive Inn & Suites who mention “attending USCG event.” The hotel can be contacted at: (510) 536-6633 or www.executiveinnoakland.com Coast Guard luncheon and recognition Thursday, Nov 8 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Gymnasium, Bldg. 16 Coast Guard Island, Alameda (510) 437-2955 or (510) 437-5371
SUBMITTED BY SAM RAO The tenth annual Nonviolence and Peace Day, organized by Indian American Organization, is a salute to the legacy of nonviolence, peace, and tolerance of Mahatma Gandhi. Open to all, festivities include children’s activities, a drawing contest, and song & dance performances as well as displays and inspirational talks. Saturday, Oct 6 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Milpitas Main Library 160 N. Main St., Milpitas (510) 789-6182 www.nonviolencepeaceday.org
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Fremont Unified School District Board meeting report ARTICLE BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB LEE The following are highlights from the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Board meeting held September 12, 2012. Superintendent’s Report: During introductory remarks, Dr James Morris, Fremont Superintendent of Schools, Dr. James
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Morris, noted the district’s new Assistant Superintendent of Business, Raul Parungao. The following is a brief bio on Mr. Parungao, as provided by Bob Lee, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources: Raul Parungao recently served as the Chief Business Official for the Redwood City School District for the last six years. Prior to this position, he served as the Director of Fiscal Services for the Newark Unified School District for three years. Parungao received his School Business Management Certificate from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting from Manuel S. Enverga University. Raul resides in Fremont and has a child who attended the Fremont School District. Parungao officially started his duties at Fremont Unified School District on September 4. He will serve on the Superintendent’s cabinet and be responsible for all Business Services Operations. Also, Superintendent Morris: Commended the district’s teachers, staff and students, after visiting various school sites during the first day of school. Reported that over 1, 968 student volunteer hours were donated to the Tri-City Volunteers organization, during the summer. Mentioned that Fremont students’ artwork represented nine of the twelve months’ illustrations, selected for inclusion in the Alameda County Water District’s calendar. Discussed a variety of anti-bullying materials, available to students, teachers and staff.
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eterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) District 14 Castro Valley Post 9601 will host a Dedication Dinner on November 10, 2012 before dedicating the long-awaited Castro Valley Veterans’ Memorial, the next day. The project, which will have taken just over two years to fund and build following the Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District’s September 2010 approval of the Memorial’s location, honors the memory and service of Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and Merchant Marine veterans on Service Stones along with the names of civilians, companies, groups and organizations on 1,000 commemorative bricks which will be installed on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Community members are welcome to visit. Construction began on June 20, 2012 once all the required contractors had been appointed. An American Flag in the center will be encircled by six black granite Service Stones and illuminated by lights within a seat-wall without impacting neighbors. Statues just beyond the periphery of the circle flank the entrance to the site. Visitors will see them clearly as they enter and approach a black, granite Entry Stone set on a plinth. The Dedication Dinner will last from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Tickets are available for $18 per adult and $9 per child (under 12 years) from the Moose Lodge, 20835 Rutledge Road, Castro Valley, by contacting Jim Uhlik (Commander) at (510) 5936703 or commander@vfw9601.org or Pat Flanagan (Sr. Vice Commander) at (510) 459-6177 or srvicecommander@vfw9601.org.
Stated that four TV monitors had been donated to the district and are situated in the district’s boardroom to broadcast and view School Board meetings. Held up an old worn out drainpipe found at a school, to demonstrate the need for facilities’ improvements at some school sites. Consent Calendar: Discussed one of the items in Student Learning & Achievement, regarding the cost of fees for coaching of Common Core Standards. The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an effort to ensure that there are clear and established educational standards in the areas of English language arts and mathematics that each state can adopt and follow. Dr. Morris stated, “The new assessment is coming and we’re trying to get ahead of the curve.” Trustee Larry Sweeney commented, “Common Core was put on us. It’s costing us money. We have to spend $600,000 on professional development. It’s another unfunded mandate.” Oral Communications/Public Comments: A number of parents spoke out against “combo classes,” wherein two different grade levels are housed in the same classroom and taught by one teacher. In particular, teachers and parents at Niles Elementary were upset that after the school year had began, students were shifted into several combo classes creating much upheaval for the students and teachers. Neither students nor their teacher were given advance notice, they said. According to comments from Dr. Morris, families move in and out of the district and do not always notify their schools in a timely manner, which makes it difficult to determine exact enrollment numbers. He explained that is sometimes why adjustments have to be made. There are approximately 19 combo classes throughout the district this year. (UPDATE)-- Niles Elementary Principal, Jim Hough was able to work out the situation in order to avoid combo classes. In a September 14 letter, sent out to parents, he stated, “…Fortunately, by accepting all transfer requests to our school from parents of students attending other schools and not having to overload any students from 3rd or 4th grade due to a reduction in staff, we were able to increase our classes to a level where we will not be required to make any changes. Therefore, all students will remain in the class that they are currently assigned.” Unaudited Actuals Financial Report: Director of Accounting, Robert Pascual and Assist Superintendent of Business, Raul Parungao presented the financial update, as required by September 15. Update on Facilities’ Needs: The Board deferred the Irvington HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) action until the next meeting; future recommendations and decisions will be made based on funding available.
November 11, 2012, Veterans’ Day, will see the Memorial Dedication from 9 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. at the Castro Valley Community Center & Park, 18988 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley. There will be a display of military vehicles and memorabilia, vehicles owned by members of the Corvette Club, antique cars and a Huey (Bell UH-1 Iroquois military helicopter). The Dedication will be delivered at 11 a.m. followed by a US Air Force fly-over, five minutes later. For more information about the Memorial Dedication or to reserve a display space, contact Tony Lindsey (Judge Advocate) at (510) 468-9942 or judgeadvocate@vfw9601.org. To learn more about the Castro Valley Veterans’ Memorial, visit www.CVVM.info Saturday, Nov 10 6-10 p.m. Moose Lodge 20835 Rutledge Road, Castro Valley (510) 593-6703 commander@vfw9601.org Tickets: $18 per adult; $9 per child (under 12 years). Sunday, Nov 11 Castro Valley Veterans’ Memorial Memorial Dedication 9 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Castro Valley Community Center & Park 18988 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley (510) 468-9942 judgeadvocate@vfw9601.org Free event
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BART Police Log SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD Fremont Station At 12:10 a.m., a man reported that his Hybrid Schwinn 21-speed bicycle had been stolen from the west bicycle rack between 1130 a.m. on September 22 and 12:01 a.m. on September 23. The cable and combination lock with which the bicycle had been secured was also taken.
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September 24 Officers responded to the Fremont Hub - Staples parking lot in regard to a strong-armed robbery. Victim was approached by a Black Male Adult who ripped a gold necklace from her neck. The victim’s 9-yr old son attempted to intervene but was pushed to the ground by the suspect. Suspect entered a Toyota 4-door and fled. Officer Hanrahan located a possible vehicle N/B on I880. A traffic stop is conducted on I880 @ Tennyson in Hayward. The vehicle was occupied by four subjects. An in-field line-up was conducted and the Suspect identified. During a search of the vehicle, a 9mm handgun, a ballistic vest and a shotgun were located. Three males and a female went to jail. A similar 211 occurred at Walmart - Albrae St. A Black Male Adult followed a couple in the parking and struck the female. He ripped off her gold necklace and stole her purse/scarf. The suspect fled in a red/maroon car. S#1 Black Male Adult, 6’ 260lb, white T-shirt, white headband, S#2 Black Female Adult, hair in a bun, blue shirt, green spandex pants, red/mar Volvo type 4-door. Officers responded to Patterson Park in regard to a Pit-bull attack. Three children and an adult were treated for minor bite marks. The dog was taken to the Animal Shelter for further investigation. All three children were under the age of 12. Officers were dispatched to the Estates at Park Place (3400 Stevenson Boulevard) for a report of an in-progress burglary. Two Reporting Parties called 911 stating that a male suspect was at their window stating that he had a gun. The Reporting Parties stated that the subject just broke their window as the line disconnected. Officer Contrada arrived shortly thereafter and forced entry into the apartment. Sergeant Tassano located the suspect a short distance away who was positively identified by the victims. The suspect was arrested for home invasion robbery and transported to Santa Rita.
September 21 At 10:38 p.m., Officers heard gunfire near the intersection of McDonald Avenue and Sandalwood Street. Officers responded and located several spent shell casing in the roadway. There were no reported injuries. It is possible that a Black colored Toyota Celica was involved, but that information could not be confirmed. September 22 At 1:51 p.m., Officers responded to JC Penney’s on a report of a theft. Officers arrested Sandra Simmons, Oakland for burglary. She was booked at Santa Rita Jail. September 25 Officers responded to a theft report at JC Penney’s at 2:50 p.m., Ayanthe Nelson of Fremont was arrested for petty theft. September 29 At approximately 11:31 p.m., Officers of the Newark Police Department were dispatched to the 7400 block of Birkdale Drive to investigate a report of a stabbing that had just occurred. Upon arrival, Officers located a 37-year-old male victim suffering from wounds to his person. Based on information obtained at the scene, Officers immediately followed up on suspect leads in an attempt to locate the suspect. At approximately 11:39 p.m., Officers located Loren Hoscila of Newark in the 36000 of Bettencourt Street. Hoscila was positively identified as the person responsible for the stabbing and was taken into custody without incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition. This appears to be an isolated incident and there are no outstanding suspects in this case. September 26 Officers investigated two auto burglaries in the parking lot of the Hilton Hotel (39900 Balentine Dr.) which occurred overnight. Both were window smashes. Yuping Chiu of Fremont was arrested by officers at 12:48 p.m. for a burglary that occurred at Macy’s. September 27 Officers investigated multiple vandalisms in the 36000 block of Cherry Street. Unknown suspect(s) used orange spray paint to deface multiple vehicles and residential apartments. Nancy Lau of Union City was arrested at 11:21 a.m. for shoplifting at JC Penney’s. 2054 Hours: Officers investigated (2) auto burglaries in the parking lot of BJ’s Restaurant at 8:54 p.m. Both vehicles had their windows smashed. September 28 At 1 p.m., Officers investigated a theft of coins from a laundry room in the 5300 block of Saint Mark Avenue. At 1:56 p.m., Officers investigated a stolen rental vehicle from Hertz (39900 Balentine Drive.) Officers investigated an auto-burglary in the parking lot of the Newpark Mall at 8:08 p.m. The window to the vehicle was smashed. Officers investigated a neighbor dispute in 37000 block of Ash Street at 10:26 p.m. Salvador Villegas of Newark was arrested for battery after slapping a neighbor in the face. Officers investigated a commercial burglary at Green Food and Liquor located at 5970 Mowry Avenue. The front glass door had been shattered by the suspect(s). September 29 Aaron Washington of Stockton was arrested at 3:18 p.m. for shoplifting at JC Penney’s.
September 26 A residential burglary was interrupted on the 47000 block of Mardis Street. At 10:30 a.m., the elderly resident returned home to find two males inside her house. The males ran off and the resident called her daughter, who then called FPD. As officers were investigating this, a caller from Plumosa reported two suspicious males knocking on her door. The suspects have not been located. CSO Allen took a residential burglary report from 4875 Mowry Avenue where the suspect(s) pried open the rear patio sliding glass door and took jewelry and a white 1996 Honda Accord, license #4DGP610. Window Smash Commercial Burglary at "Fast and Quick Liquor" at 3900 Decoto Road at 2:45 a.m. Loss was a pack of cigarettes. Suspect was described as a Black Male Adult, 20-25 years, 600602, black cap, black jeans. September 27 At about 11:45 a.m., a woman was walking on Lake Mead Drive when she was approached by an Asian Male Adult between 30 and 40 years old. As the suspect passed by, the victim turned to see him reach for her necklace. The suspect grabbed the necklace and ran to a waiting 1995 white Lexus 4door, and fled.
A residential burglary was reported at 37300 block of Sequoia Road. No sign of forced entry. Loss was cash and jewelry. September 28 Day Shift Officers assisted Mid Shift Officers on a surround and callout of a Newark PD robbery suspect on San Pedro Drive. A SWAT Callout was initiated at approximately 7 a.m. after the suspect refused to exit the residence. The suspect surrendered prior to arrival of the SWAT Team.
Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the non-emergency line at (510) 578-4237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at (510) 578-4965.
Neighborhood Watch Neighbors on Farnham Drive have joined together to help make their community a safer place to live. All Neighborhood Watch groups are created in coordination with the Newark Police Department. If you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch in your area please contact: Tim Jones Newark Police Dept. (510) 578-4209 tim.jones@newark.org It’s time to stand up to crime. Together we can make a difference!
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Dirty Bird Lounge suspect identified SUBMITTED BY SGT. MARK ORMSBY, HAYWARD PD The suspect, who injured two people in a shooting on Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Dirty Bird Lounge (29308 Mission Boulevard) and was later fatally shot by police, has been identified as Edgar Alvarez. Alvarez was a 24-year old Hayward resident, known to the Hayward Police Department and a documented gang member. During the initial investigation, responding officers located a hand-gun inside Alvarez’s vehicle. Anyone with information about the shooting at the Dirty Bird Lounge should contact Inspector Woods at (510) 293-7035.
Carjacking Suspect Arrested SUBMITTED BY SGT. RAJ MAHARAJ, MILPITAS PD On September 25, 2012, at approximately 6:41 p.m., the Milpitas Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a carjacking at the Home Depot parking lot, located at 1177 Great Mall Drive in Milpitas. The caller, Victim #2, reported that an unknown suspect had taken his 1988 Honda Accord at gunpoint from his father, Victim #1, while he was seated in the front passenger seat. The suspect was described as an African-American male, approximately 18 years of age, 5’05” tall, thin build, and last seen wearing a blue shirt. The suspect was last seen driving away in the victim’s vehicle towards South Abel Street. The first Milpitas police officer arrived within two minutes of the 9-1-1 call and Travontae Tyshoun Grays provided additional information to other responding officers. At approximately 6:45 p.m., a Milpitas police officer located the victim vehicle on the corner of Curtis Avenue and South Abel Street. The suspect had abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into the Monte Vista apartment complex, located at 1001 South Main Street in Milpitas. Milpitas police officers established a perimeter around the apartment complex and at approximately 6:47 P.M. an officer observed the suspect running southbound through the apartment complex with a backpack. At approximately 6:49 P.M. the suspect, identified as Travonte Tyshoun Grays, was taken into custody as he jumped the south perimeter wall of the apartment complex. Milpitas police officers searched the grounds of the apartment complex and located a discarded backpack with a loaded firearm. Travontae Tyshoun Grays was booked into the Santa Clara County jail for carjacking and other charges. This incident is still under investigation and anyone with any information regarding this incident 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/government/police/crime_tip.asp
Update on Zena Jewelers Newpark Mall Robbery. SUBMITTED BY SGT. MANUEL DESERPA, NEWARK PD On July 26, 2012, at approximately 1220 hours, an armed robbery occurred at the Zena Jewelry Store located at 1201 Newpark Mall in Newark, California. During the robbery, one of the suspects fired a handgun; there were no injuries. The four suspects successfully stole a large amount of jewelry. On September 20, 2012, three suspects were charged in the Zena Jewelers Newpark Mall robbery. All three suspects are in custody. At this time the fourth suspect is currently unknown, but authorities are actively investigating leads. The investigation included assistance from the Southern Alameda County Major Crimes Task Force, Fremont PD, Union City PD, Newark PD, San Francisco PD, Twin Cities PD, and Oakland PD. The suspects include a 16-year-old male from Oakland CA and a 17-year-old male from Hayward CA. and the adult, Raymond Jefferson Jr., age 20 of San Francisco CA.
Fremont PD Burglary Report September 14 On September 14, 2012, Officers responded to the 4000 Block of Peregrine Way (N. Fremont/Birds area) at 12:00 p.m. on the report of a possible burglary. The reporting party called instating that an unknown vehicle was in front of his house and a black adult female asked how to get to the freeway. As the R/P was talking to the female, two subjects came running out of the neighbor’s house. The suspect vehicle was described as a silver Lexus, or similar, with paper plates and the vehicle left in the direction of Falcon. The two subjects were described as black male juveniles in their late teens. At 1:58 a.m., Officer responded to the 41600 block of Albrae Street (West Industrial area) to take a commercial burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the business by shattering the glass of the front door. During the original call, Officers were unable to contact the owner and the loss was unknown. On a follow up, Officers spoke to a manger and viewed video footage of the incident. Suspect #1 appears to be a white male adult or Hispanic male adult with a light complexion, 5'10" to 5'11" tall with a thin build. He is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood covering his head, a hat that appears to have a red and black colored brim and black shoes with a white sole. His belt appears to be a gray color and it is hanging downwards to his thigh from above his left leg area. The end of the belt appears to be a small, chrome square. Suspect #2 appears to be a male, unknown race, height or weight. He is wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with black horizontal stripes on it. He is wearing light colored gloves and the bottom part of continued on page 34
Cataract surgery can mean freedom from glasses! In the past, choosing the type of lens to implant was made by the cataract surgeon; few options were available. All lens implants were monofocal, providing excellent vision after cataract surgery, but usually only for seeing things at a distance such as distant signs when driving, going to a movie or a ballgame. Corrective glasses were necessary for near vision activity: reading, knitting, sewing, playing cards or keeping your golf score. Today, Dr. Shobha Tandon is able to offer a choice – a multifocal lens. This type of lens provides excellent vision after cataract surgery at a variety of distances. Multifocal lens implants correct both your distance and near vision. For the vast majority of patients, having a multifocal lens implant means that they will be able to see at distance and up close - drive, watch television, read or do crafts - without glasses.
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The Union City Leader
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humbing through the old issues of yellowing copies of The Union City Leader, donated by Newspaper Publisher Dick Folger, I learned a lot of the history of Union City. Dick Folger is well known in Union City as the former Editor and Publisher of The Leader which began October 22, 1959 with significant circulation in Union City and neighboring cities. Dick was born February 14, 1934 in Indiana; his wife, Pat, was born in San Francisco October 31, 1933. They met as students at San Jose College, in San Jose. He and Pat were married May 18, 1957. Before moving to Hayward, Dick and his family lived in Fremont. In March 1996, Pat went back to school to earn a Masters Degree in Music and performs at senior centers, Hayward School District events and convalescent homes. On Sundays, Dick officiates as a Deacon at masses of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Union City. He was ordained on September 26, 1987. Dick and Pat have six children and ten grandchildren. The September 22, 1972 issue of the Union City Leader includes an article, 100,000 Ride Bart in First 5 Days. BART General Manager B. R. Stokes is quoted, “We opened Monday with 18 cars in service and were able to put as many as 22 cars in service to handle combined loads of commuters and excursion riders during the week.” The article notes, “BART tickets in any amount from 30 cents to $20 are sold by vending machines in each station. The machines dispense a credit-card size, magnetically encoded ticket usable for a single ride or again and again until its value is used up.”
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Another article of the same date says that the Meyers Sisters donated their ranch for Dry
Creek Park: “The seldom seen and often mysterious Meyers sisters of Union City donated a 1,255-acre ranch to the East Bay Regional Park district.” On September 29, 1972, the Union Leader informed readers of Phase 1 of Union City’s new downtown getting underway. “William E. Moore, President of Kelly-Moore Paint Company and developer, together with Union City Mayor Don Miller and Chamber of Commerce President Dick Andrade, turned the first spadeful of dirt symbolically breaking ground on Phase 1 construction of Union Square, Union City’s new central business district. Union Square is located at the intersection of
Decoto and Alvarado-Niles Road. The location is adjacent to Union City’s BART station.” In the issue of October 6, 1972, Larry Orozco wrote about football action. “Exploding for 13 points in the first quarter, the Bengals of Union City beat a tough Jet team, 13-8, to remain undefeated thus far (3-0). This had to be the most crucial game of that Saturday’s encounters in light flag play.” The same issue announces, “Folgers Opens Doors with Reception Today - Folger Publications, publishers of The Union
City Leader, will hold the official grand opening ceremonies at their new location which houses both the business offices and the printing plant at 33333 Western Avenue today at 3 p.m. The firm, under the direction of Richard Folger, has been a part of the Union City community for 13 years as of October 22, 1972.” In May, 1973, after 15 years of publication, the Leader ceased publication but printing and publishing was an integral part of Dick and he returned to the business. FolgerGraphics settled into its present location in Hayward in 1989. Dick said that when he started the newspaper, the population of Union City was only 6,143; now it is 70,000.
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Governor signs legislation to collect data on Internet crimes SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR Legislation by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (DSan Leandro) to collect and publish information on Internetrelated crimes in two of California’s largest counties has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. Senate Bill 561 directs the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office to collect data on arrests and prosecutions that involve the misuse of personal information gathered via the Internet. The bill also directs the California Department of Justice to publish the data on its website.
The aim of the legislation is to provide a better picture of the scope and nature of Internet-generated crime. Such data can help guide policymakers and law enforcement across the state, as they combat criminal activity associated with the growing use of the Internet, electronic communications and social networking websites, such as Facebook. “It is high time to track the criminal activity we know occurs via the Internet, social networking websites and smart phones,” Corbett said. “These wonderful technological advances have transformed our society for the better but they have give criminals new opportunities they are actively exploiting. We need to understand exactly what is hap-
Trash to energy plan worries New Delhi ragpickers BY GARETH CONDE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW DELHI (AP), Leaning on a battered set of scales while flies swarmed his piles of trash, Akbar said he wasn't demanding much: “All I want is continued access to waste.” Akbar is one of an estimated quarter-million people in New Delhi who make their living in the informal world of garbage. While ragpickers go door-to-door collecting and sorting waste, Akbar, a 29-year-old who uses only one name, is a middleman who buys the most valuable trash and resells it to recyclers. Those whose survival depends on this gray market fear their lives are about to be upended. Where they see money in those mountains of garbage, the New Delhi government sees electricity. Desperate for cheap energy, the Delhi government is experimenting with power plants fueled by garbage. One plant is running on a trial basis and two more are under construction. If those plants go online, they would generate enough electricity to power 50,000 homes by burning much of the 8,000 tons of garbage the Indian capital generates each day. That garbage would be hauled from homes and offices by private companies, instead of the networks of ragpickers who came to the city seeking opportunity and found it wheeling pushcarts of garbage through the streets. Some who recycle 100 kilograms (220 pounds) daily can earn as much as $6 a day, but most earn about $4. continued on page 37
pening so we can respond appropriately.” Finding the connection between crime and the Internet is especially important for the safety and protection of children. Nationwide, 95 percent of children aged 12-17 years use the Internet, with 80 percent of them visiting social-networking websites and 70 percent using the Internet daily. Use among young children is also increasing, with kids aged 0-5 years accessing the Internet at least once a week. Despite the explosion in Internet activity, authorities do not officially track Internet-generated crimes in its annual reporting statistics. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett
Judge approves sale process for Solyndra property Randall Chase AP BUSINESS WRITER WILMINGTON, Del. (AP), A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved a process for failed solar power company Solyndra to sell its former California headquarters to Seagate Technology for just over $90 million. The sale process approved by the judge on Monday makes Seagate the lead bidder for the 30-acre Solyndra complex in Fremont, Calif. The judge tentatively scheduled a hearing to approve the sale for Nov. 15. Attorneys for Solyndra, which sought bankruptcy protection last year, said sale objections by three vendors who have filed mechanics lien would be heard at the sale hearing if not resolved before then. Solyndra received a $528 million loan from the Obama administration to build the Fremont site. In court filings, the company listed a book value of just under $300 million for the property.
Governor OKs free toll lane access for clean cars BY JUDY LIN ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP),Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will allow the next generation of clean-energy vehicles to access California carpool lanes for free when they are converted to toll lanes. Brown announced Friday that he signed AB2405 by Democratic Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield of Woodland Hills. The bill allows solo drivers of qualified vehicles (http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/carpool/carpool.htm ) free access to high-occupancy toll lanes. San Francisco, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego are experimenting with so-called HOT lanes to help reduce congestion. Blumenfield's bill seeks to encourage Californians to buy plug-in hybrids and certified zero-emission vehicles, such as those running on electricity, hydrogen fuel cells or compressed natural gas. Access to carpool lanes for solo drivers of hybrid vehicles was phased out last year.
More than 17M Californians registered to vote AP WIRE SERVICE SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The secretary of state's office reports that more than 17 million Californians are registered to vote ahead of the November presidential election, or nearly 73 percent of those who are eligible to cast a ballot.
The report issued Friday by Secretary of State Debra Bowen shows the number of unaffiliated voters continues to grow. More than one in five, or 3.7 million voters, have chosen no party preference. Bowen's office says Republican registration continues to decline and is just barely over 30 percent. About
7.5 million voters are registered Democrats, or 43.3 percent, compared with nearly 44 percent in the November 2008 presidential election. The rolls could see a spike before the Oct. 22 registration deadline after California this week launched its first online voter registration program.
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SUBMITTED BY SUSAN E. EVANS The Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT) is excited to announce "The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow," the fourth show in the 2012 "Bare Bones" staged reading series. The play, subtitled “An Instant Message with Excitable Music” is by Rolin Jones. Jenny Chow is the story of Jennifer, an average 20-something year-old adopted agoraphobic genius who re-engineers obsolete missile components for the U.S. Army from her bedroom. With the help of the internet, her pizza delivery friend, and Jenny Chow, the fully functioning replica she builds of herself, she is ready to begin her quest for her biological mother in China, and possibly face her fears and her future. Jones’ funny and fantastical techno-comedy "The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" continues DMT’s Bare Bones series, staged readings of edgier pieces by contemporary writers. South Coast Repertory presented the world premiere of “Jenny Chow” in April 2003. The play was a winner of a 2006 Obie Award and a 2006 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. In a co-production with Portland Center Stage, San Jose Repertory presented the Bay Area premiere. Rolin Jones hails from Woodland Hills, California. He wrote "Jenny Chow" while in the graduate program at the Yale School of Drama, drawing upon his own life for inspiration. Much like the fictional Todd in Jenny Chow, he worked for a while as a pizza delivery boy. One day while delivering a pizza to a home in Calabasas, he found an old highschool friend who suffered from severe obsessive-
SUBMITTED BY HAHS The “Undertaker” moves into Meek Mansion, built in 1869, and guides visitors to encounters with members of the Meek family. Learn of the family’s history, Victorian death traditions and superstitions and what paranormal glimpses have been detected. Tours begin at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Meek Mansion, 17365 Boston Road, Hayward, on October 11, October 12 and October 13, 2012. $10 for non-members, $5 for HAHS members, seniors and students. Tickets must be purchased in
compulsive disorder and agoraphobia. And, like Todd, he began hanging out with her and helping her to try to get out of the house. Jones joined the writing staff of the Showtime Network’s "Weeds" in 2005 and worked as a writer and producer on the show’s first four seasons. He also received an Emmy nomination for a fourth-season episode of "Friday Night Lights." Jones is currently working on the NBC series "Smash," about the making of a Broadway show. Although writing for television takes up most of his time now, Jones still keeps his hand in playwrighting: his play "The Jammer" will have its New York premiere at the Atlantic Theatre Company in its 2012-2013 Season. Director Rebecca Longworth is a San-Franciscobased director, designer, and performer. She is pleased to be working with the Douglas Morrisson Theatre for the first time, and on such a delightful play. Recent directing credits include "Buried Child" and "A Streetcar Named Desire" at Boxcar Theatre; "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" and "And Baby Makes Seven" for Theatre Q; "Gorgeous" (NCTC’s YouthAware Program); and "Cuckoo" and "4:48 Psychosis" for Jump! Theatre. The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow Tuesday, October 9 8 p.m. Douglas Morrisson Theatre 22311 N. Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org Tickets: $10 open seating
advance. Space is limited. Call Heather at (510) 581-2516. Shrouded Tales Thursday, Oct 11 Friday, Oct 12 Saturday, Oct 13 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Meek Mansion 17365 Boston Road, Hayward (510) 581-2516 www.HaywardAreaHistory.org
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ith past trips to China, Tuscany and Spain, the Hayward Chamber of Commerce has a solid reputation for sponsoring reliable, safe and fascinating overseas excursions. This is your opportunity to experience memorable journeys to two of the world's most beautiful countries – China and Ireland. Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai are featured stops for the Hayward Chamber of Commerce's third trip to China from November 4 to November 12, 2012. The chamber's previous China trips attracted more than 100 travelers and this excursion is certain to attract attention with a price of $2,299 per person, double-occupancy, for airfare from SFO, seven nights in China, 16 meals and professional guides. Highlights include Tianamen Square, The Forbidden City, The Great Wall, and a cruise in Hangzhou. In Shanghai, travelers will tour a silk workshop, the Bund and enjoy an acrobatic show. An option includes Xian's Terracotta Warriors. The trip is coordinated by Hayward Chamber member 55 Star Ventures and Chamber Explorations, which put on our trip to Spain in spring 2011. View the trip brochure at http://tinyurl.com/8aj7z2p; obtain a copy at the Hayward Chamber of Commerce office. For more information, contact Janet Dean at 888-251-0101. The chamber will sponsor a trip to Ireland, featuring exploration of the countryside, castles, villages, pubs and local cuisine. The cost is just $2,499 per person, double occupancy, for the period February 27 to March 7, 2013. The package includes round-trip air transportation from SFO, a professional tour host throughout the program, first class hotel accommodations for seven nights, daily breakfasts and three dinners. All excursions are via deluxe air-conditioned motor coaches and include full-day tours of The Burren and The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Kylemore, Galway, County Wicklow and Malahide and Howth. No tour of Dublin would be complete without a visit to Guinness, Europe's largest stout producing brewery. An optional extension of three days adds Belfast to the itinerary. The Chamber's travel partner is ABC Destinations, which was our partner on the 2011 trip to Tuscany. ABC and the Chamber will host an information session for interested persons in October 2012. The trip brochure is available at http://tinyurl.com/9yh7bxc and from the Chamber office at 22561 Main St., Hayward. For more information, contact Diane at (510) 537-2424.
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mbrace the beauty of history and culture wholeheartedly at Coyote Hills’ 19th annual “Gathering the of Ohlone Peoples” on Sunday, October 7. “At this event, Ohlone descendants residing in the San Luis Obispo area will be reuniting with their fellow Ohlone people in Fremont just for this very special gathering,” said Teagan French, interpretive student aid at East Bay Regional Park District. The gathering first began as an annual ritual in 1993 with only 10 Ohlone Native Americans reconnecting their tribes. Over the years, over 75 Ohlone people volunteer for this event with pride of their cultural background. This year, the event is expecting over 2,000 attendees, including Ohlone people and the general public. “Everything that will occur at the event is Ohlone specific. We will show who Ohlone people are today and the types of cultural involvements and even modern day issues,” said Beverly Ortiz, coordinator of the Ohlone gathering and naturalist with East Bay Regional Park District. Ohlone people can share not only tangible aspects of their culture, but profound, creative, and inspiring ways that they continue their culture. Traditional activities will take place including storytelling, fire-making, flintnapping, music, songs, dance, corn processing, and tule boat making. Storytelling topics will include particular Ohlone ceremonies, preservation of sacred sites, and what it is like to grow up Ohlone. There was never a single Ohlone tribe; the many tribes who make up the name will be present. Honoring their native tongue, the Rumsen and Chochenyo languages are two of eight Ohlone languages that will be spoken through storytelling and song at the gathering. Manzanita berry cider will be offered as refreshment to attendees along with acorn mush and Chia seeded candy. Activities for children will include how to make elderberry flutes, a type of Ohlone instrument. For adults, fire-making will be demonstrated, showing how to make fire the traditional way - without using matches. There will also be workshops on jewelry making, creating jewelry with grape pine nuts. The Ohlone tribes plan to introduce people to the Ohlone wellness project as well as a 1,000 Hummingbird ceremony for the healing of the earth. There will also be a walk to commemorate village sites affected by urbanization. Unique dances will be showcased by groups Amah-ka-Tura and Hiumaya - a word meaning hummingbird. The cultural dances are of Rumsien tribal people, blended with dance traditions of other native tribal groups. Many people in the Fremont area are not aware that the Ohlone tribes still exist and this gathering is a perfect event to learn about their culture and presence. “Keep our culture alive because it keeps our culture together, that way we know our people are still here,” said Patrick Orozco, founder of Amah-ka-Tura dance group. Ortiz concluded by saying, “This is the only special event where people have an opportunity to interact with a large group of Ohlone people and not only learn about their past, but who they are today.” This event is free and open to the public, but there is a $5 parking fee. Gathering of the Ohlone Peoples Sunday, Oct 7 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org Free; $5 parking
City-wide garage sale SUBMITTED BY CITY OF HAYWARD The Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force was formed by Hayward City Council to assist Council and City staff in addressing issues that impact community appearance. Its mission is to preserve the environment and enhance the visual appearance of the City of Hayward through the joint efforts of individuals, volunteer groups, businesses and municipal resources. The Task Force has 19 members, including a liaison from the Hayward Youth Commission. Members get involved with clean-up efforts, community education and outreach and assist the City in improving policies and procedures that impact community appearance. The Task Force is coordinating a City-Wide Garage Sale on October 20, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants are invited to host a garage sale at their home. The City will provide free, limited advertising on the City’s website and in local newspapers. Registration is FREE and guarantees participants’ addresses will appear on a downloadable map that will be available on or after October 15 at www.hayward-ca.gov, by clicking on the “Events” tab and looking for City-Wide Garage Sale October 20, 2012. Sellers are encouraged to register before the final deadline on October 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to share information about this event with their neighbors and community members who may also be interested in participating in Hayward’s first City-Wide Garage Sale. For more information contact Heather Enders at (925) 515-1185 or email CityWideGarageSale@hayward-ca.gov
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SUBMITTED BY HAHS Join the Hayward Area Historical Society for a walk through historic Pioneer Cemetery, guided by the “Undertaker,” and listen to true tales of tragic ends, unsavory characters and Victorian views of death. Tours begin at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on October 4, October 5 and October 6, 2012. Please meet at San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery which is at the corner of Hesperian Boulevard and College Street, San Lorenzo. $10 for non-members, $5 for HAHS members, seniors and students. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Space is limited. Call Heather at (510) 581-2516. Shrouded Tales Thursday, Oct 4 Friday, Oct 5 Saturday, Oct 6 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Pioneer Cemnetery Corner of Hesperian Blvd. and College St., San Lorenzo (510) 581-2516 www.HaywardAreaHistory.org
This is a big year for the Sunol Glen Community Club (Sunol School’s parent/teacher organization), as they have been busily preparing for their major fall fundraiser of the school year - the 20th Annual Sunol Glen Walk-athon on Friday, October 5. The fundraising efforts of the group are essential to support and subsidize activities and programs for the district’s students and staff. Taking an active role, students play an important part by collecting pledges from family, community members and friends, and then walking laps at school. Each student hopes to raise $300 for the event. Even staff and family members are encouraged to get in the action by participating in the walk-a-thon. Pledges will continue to be collected until October 12. According to Sunol Superintendent/Principal Molleen Barnes, “We calculated that the amount raised, over the past 20 years, is $348,497! This is especially astonishing given that our school attendance is 250 students, which is 75-100 more students then attended here 10+ years ago!” This year, Kindra Mendall is serving as the 20th Annual Walk-a-thon Chair. As a historical note, the original founder of the walk-a-thon is Paulette Beemiller whose three kids went through Sunol Glen School. Currently, her husband, Gerry Beemiller serves on the School Board. A student “spirit rally” kicks off the festivities followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony for the school’s brand new track built with donated funds, equipment and labor, coupled with funds from the District and County Supervisor, Richard Valle. “Sunol Glen has never had any type of facility enhancement to support physical education nor have we had enough funds available,” Barnes ex-
plains. “So putting in the track was a monumental accomplishment. We have invited Alameda County Board Supervisors Richard Valle and Scott Haggerty as well as the town dignitaries to participate in this ceremony,” says Barnes. Afterward, it’s time to walk! Each student/staff member receives a lanyard with a small water bottle at-
tached. During the walk-a-thon, there’s a “Staff Splash” at one of the lap stations, where a teacher/staff volunteers to sit in a chair and be “spritzed” by students. Then it’s the students’ turn, when at the end of the event, kids get a “Firefighter Hosedown,” as the County Fire Department squirts them with water to cool them off from their walk! This event is open to the public and all are invited to Sunol Glen School to watch, support and cheer on the students and staff. But first, please check in at the office. See you there! Sunol Glen 20th Annual Walkathon Friday, Oct 5 12:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Sunol Glen School 11601 Main Street, Sunol (925) 862-2026
Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski addresses guests at Union Sanitary District’s Irvington Pump Station Solar Facility Open House. Mr.Wieckowski presented USD with a California Assembly Certificate of Recognition for “moving us toward a clean energy future” during the event.
Local pump station is ‘energy independent’ SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE POWELL Union Sanitary District (USD) was honored to receive a California Assembly Certificate of Recognition for its Irvington Pump Station Solar Project. Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (20th District) personally presented the certificate to the District at a recent open house celebrating the completion of the solar facility. The award congratulates USD for “moving us towards a clean energy future.” The District’s new solar facility produces 460 kilowatts of energy and is designed to make the pump station, which sends much of Fremont’s wastewater toward the District’s treatment plant in Union City, energy-independent. “We’re honored to receive this recognition from Mr. Wieckowski for our efforts to create sources of renewable energy. This is one of many projects that will help us to reduce our power bills and make the best use of the public’s assets,” says USD General Manager Richard Currie. USD’s solar facility is elevated within the pump station’s 2.9 acre emergency storage pond. The 1,680 solar panels move east to west with the sun each day, and are expected to generate about 875,000 kilowatt-hours annually, which is enough to supply about 80 homes. The solar facility took a year to construct at a cost of $2.85 million. USD will receive $650,000 in rebates from PG & E over the next five years, and is already seeing significant savings in its electric bills. Union Sanitary District operates a 30 million gallon per day wastewater treatment facility in Union City and provides collection, treatment and disposal services to the Tri-City area. For more information, call (510) 477-7500 or visit www.unionsanitary.com.
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Tri-City Stargazer OCTOBER 3 – OCTOBER 9, 2012 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: There are so many changes and aspects this week that I hardly know where to begin. Mercury, Venus, and Mars, and Saturn are all changing signs while Jupiter is turning retrograde. The only unaffected signs are Cancer and Leo. I’d have to say that almost everyone will be in “hurry” mode. Traffic will surely be affected while people change their minds about lanes and whether or not they want to make a turn. Drive watchfully. The change of signs of so many planets suggests an energy similar to that of a Mercury retrograde. Decisions may be altered and new plans adopted.
Aries (March 21-April 20): As the week begins, you are concluding items of business related to finances, investments, or shared resources. On the 6th you will notice a shift into a new direction. It will likely be related to contacting people at a distance, preparing to travel, seeking professional advice, or focused on education. Don’t be disillusioned by a distraction on the 7th. It is of short duration. Taurus (April 21-May 20): Venus, your ruling planet, moves into the sector of life related to children, recreation, and romance. The goddess of love is happy in this territory and often brings new energy and light wherever she goes. You may choose to give your time to one who is less fortunate. Good fortune for you on the 8th—10th. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Take up whatever activities you need on a daily basis to resolve or prevent health problems. You may feel a compulsion to clean up files, closets, or other areas of detail. It is one way of organizing your mind. It is a good time to catalogue, classify, and coordinate details for your next project.
Cancer (June 21-July 21): It will be important at this time to use firmness about your boundaries. This is likely to be particularly so with children, and even lovers who may want to overrun your plans. The warrior is in your corner. Count on him for protection. Others will back off. Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): Much of your activity at present is related to the world “out there,” the people who inhabit your environment. It is possible you will sense a droop in your own energy near the 8th, but improvement follows the very next day. Overall it is a good time to share yourself with others. Virgo the Virgin (August 23September 22): Venus enters your sign this week and will be traveling "with you" through most of Oct. Her presence gives you an air of poise and people will simply like how you look. Often when Venus is prominent we become more interested in art forms and want to make things in the environment more attractive. We are also more interested in beautifying ourselves.
Libra the Scales (Sep 22 - Oct. 22): Saturn is departing your sign and it will be a relief. You have spent the past cycle working toward redefining who you want to become in the world. However you may have done it, the probability is that it was costly in more ways than one. You know how much you have grown and changed through this valuable education.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): You have completed a period of mastery in career or life direction. During the next year you will be rewarded for it. The community you have developed is a fine resource. Those who are literally promoted will learn quickly who is truly a friend. You are moving into "payback" time for all your hard efforts of the past decade.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Resources outside your income may become scarce and cause you to kick into gear. Issues of money and resources, or matters of personal values will be prominent as motivators. Hold to your core center rather than others to keep you balanced in this period.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18): You may be completing a period of education and preparation for a new title in your career or life direction. Perhaps you have been traveling for the sake of business,
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Mars, the warrior, enters your sign this week and will be traveling with you for six weeks. This energy is best used to handle physically heavy projects or take initiatives that you might not otherwise tackle. You must take charge of the energy and focus it productively so it won't run you.
or seeking mastery in some other way. If you love what you do, then you are on the verge of a leap ahead. If you are unhappy, then your option to change directions comes soon. Pisces (February 19-March 20): Jupiter has been moving rapidly through your area of home, hearth, property, and family since June. You have likely made a number of household improvements. Now the externalized action of those activities will slide into the background. The family relationships and protecting your security take the foreground now.
Are you interested in a personal horoscope? Vivian Carol may be reached at (704) 366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments (fee required).
www.horoscopesbyvivian.com
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Fireman for a day BY KENNY JACOBY
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t’s not every day that a person willingly crawls into a smoke-filled building, rips a four-door sedan to shreds, performs CPR, climbs onto a roof across a rickety ladder, or puts out a fire with a massive fire hose. That is, unless you are a firefighter, in which case all of the above might be a common occurrence. But, I’m no firefighter. However, I was able to perform all those tasks at a “Fire Ops 101” demonstration on September 15. This Fire Ops 101, an event hosted by the Alameda County Fire Department, was held at their training facility in San Leandro [Fremont Fire Department also hosts a similar event at their facility]. Public officials, civic leaders, and representatives of the media were invited to learn about firefighter training, organization and responsibilities plus choose to experience those challenges firsthand. Those invited had an option of either observing simulations or physically participate in them as “firefighters for a day.” Observers are able to understand the careful teamwork and coordination necessary to effectively fight all types of fires. Participants were put right in the middle of the action. The morning started with breakfast and orientation. Each participant was fitted for his or her own firefighter protective gear before splitting into teams and simulations. Firefighter “turnouts” that include coat, pants, boots, gloves, and a helmet with goggles are bulky and heavy. Although it sounds like plenty of equipment, when issued to me, I thought, “Is this it?” I was preparing to walk into a live fire and I was merely slipping a pair of pants over my khaki shorts, placing a coat over my tshirt, and pulling some boots over ankle socks. This would be the only protection
separating me from burning flames; I trusted it would be enough. Actual firefighters don’t wear much more than what I was wearing, which means that the equipment must be highly effective. I was relieved to know that fire departments receive new clothing and turnouts as their current equipment wears down, because I certainly wouldn’t want to wear old, worn equipment when confronted by a live fire. The first station my team attended was “Search and Rescue” which involved crawling into a smoke-filled building and searching for a trapped “victim.” Sounds easy, but it isn’t! The firefighters assisting us made it clear that if, at any point, participants felt uncomfortable, we could just “tap out” and be done. A firefighter strapped an oxygen tank onto my back and pulled a breathing apparatus over my head. This would have been fine if I had any idea how to operate a gas mask, but I didn’t. As we were all about to enter the burning building, one of the firefighters said, as he punched his chin with his palm and activated his breathing apparatus, “When you need to breathe, just hit the bottom of your gas mask like this.” I figured that I would like to be breathing constantly, so I went ahead and hit my mask the way he showed me. Instantly I was bombarded with what sounding like hundreds of industrial grade fans blowing directly in front of my face. It was so loud that I couldn’t hear any of the fireman’s final instructions before we headed into the room. To make matters worse, once we crawled about five feet inside the burning building, the smoke was so thick that when I turned my head I could no longer see the door we had just entered through. Vision and hearing impaired, I felt absolutely useless. I wandered around what was probably an eight foot radius of space, feeling around the walls and floors for any
trace of… well pretty much anything. I had no clue where I was, where anyone else was, and whether or not anyone would realize if I passed out on the floor right then and there. Overwhelmed and somewhat light-headed, I eventually felt another person’s leg as he crawled around and I followed him like a baby duckling. At that point, my mission was no longer to find the dummy—my new mission was to not die in there. After what felt like fifteen minutes (probably far less time) of crawling around aimlessly, someone ended up finding the dummy. I only knew this because someone else put my hand on it; at the moment I was not exactly focused on the rescue aspect of the drill. I vaguely heard somebody to say move the body, and so I attempted to push it out of the room. Maybe I was crippled with terror, but when I tried to move the body, I could not budge it more than a foot. Eventually I followed someone out of the building and into daylight where I could finally see again but still could not hear a thing. We then went back into the building through one of the windows on the other side, and started the search all over again. I wonder how much ground I actually covered when crawling around the room hopelessly. This time, I was a little less terrified but it didn’t help me in the slightest. I was dead weight to the team for the duration of the search, and when we got out of the building again, I was so relieved. I am fit and athletic, but by no means prepared for this. I couldn’t comprehend the amount of training necessary to become accustomed to what I had just experienced. Once recovered from the burning building, I asked the firefighters about what we had just done. It was impressive to learn how prepared they were, and how ready they seemed to face any situation.
The level of teamwork between them was evident at all times, especially at the next station we attended, auto extrication. I was allowed to wield the Jaws of Life and a similar scissor-like cutter to help rip the doors off a seemingly normal and functional Saturn, and not feel bad about the way I did it. A hypothetical person was trapped in this car and if my team didn’t get them out quickly, that person would die. Ripping doors off the car meant, quite literally, ripping the doors off the car. We didn’t have to be extra careful and methodical about how we did it—just as long as we did our job. The firefighters described a specific procedure to remove the doors but didn’t waste time making sure the car wasn’t too badly damaged. Firefighters practiced scenarios in which they had to remove doors, the roof or remove a dashboard. Although some of these situations are extremely rare, nevertheless, they have to be ready for them. I can only imagine how many cars have been destroyed at that training center for all the various situations. If I was involved in a terrible accident on the freeway, I would certainly not want the first response team to be unsure of what to do. In addition to these simulations, participants were able to climb across the ladder of a fire engine onto a roof while carrying heavy equipment, assist a paramedic with CPR and medical care during a 911 emergency, and hose down a fire. The day was an eye-opening experience to me. When worst comes to worst, such as on September 11, 2001, usually the first people on scene are firefighters. It is essential that fire departments are fully trained and equipped for any situation. Although I may never be a firefighter, I appreciate the bravery and training of those who chose that profession; they deserve our support and admiration.
Calling all creative kids! SUBMITTED BY BROOKE GERSICH Here’s a great activity for families, students and classrooms. The American Pet Products Association is accepting poems for the 5th Annual
Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest, now through January 31, 2013. Students in grades 3 - 8 are invited to write a unique poem about their pets, what they love about them, the joys they bring, and post it online at
www.PetsAddLife.org or mail their final poem and submission form to: Pets Add Life, 661 Sierra Rose Dr., Reno, NV 89511. One student from each grade level (6 in total) nationwide will win
a $250 gift certificate for pet products, and a “by-line” in a nationally circulated publication. In addition, the six winning students’ classrooms will each win a $1,000 scholarship to spend on pet-related education or to
support a pet in their classroom. To learn more about the Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest, or to upload a submission or download a printed submission form, please visit www.petsaddlife.org
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A classic tale of horror and suspense detailing the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death. Broadway West Theatre Company, 4000-B Bay Street in Fremont, presents Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, adapted by Victor Gialanella, directed by Paula Chenoweth, September 14 through October 13. Performance times are 8 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There are three Sunday matinees: September 23 and 30 matinee performances begin with a continental brunch (included in price of ticket) at 12:15 pm, and the show begins at 1 pm. The October 7 performance starts at 1 pm with refreshments during intermission (included in price of ticket). For reservations and information, call 510-683-9218, or purchase tickets on our website at www.broadwaywest.org.
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Recently, artwork completed through Induz’s programs was selected to be displayed in Terminal 3 at the San Francisco International Airport for a one-month period between December and January. Induz was chosen mainly because of its goals to provide art and culture training through multiple cultures, and making a difference in the local community in places where there is currently little emphasis. For this reason, local politicians, including Jose Esteves and Anu Natarajan, are board members of the Induz organization. “Art is immensely important yet it seems to constantly take a backseat in today’s society,” said Ray Mitra, founder of Induz. “That needs to change.
When people learn about the different forms of art from different cultures, when they are exposed to different communities and really see the beauty and benefit of what these cultures have to offer, lives change.” Tickets for Induz Dandiya can be bought online from sulekha.com/Induz or by contacting Ray Mitra at (510) 875-5006 or Sanjay Saxena at (510) 449-8530. Advance ticket prices are $12 for adults and $7 for children up to 10 years old, and $14 for adults and $8 for children if purchased at the door. Children under five are free. Induz Dandiya Saturday, Oct 6 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (Free dandiya classes: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Centerville Junior High School Auditorium 37720 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 449-8530 (510) 875-5006 www.sulekha.com/induz www.induz.org Tickets: $7 - $14
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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.
Continuing Events Monday, Sep 18 - Thursday, Nov 16
Color and Light
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Work of artist Hema Sukumar
Phantom Art Gallery at Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3210
Thursdays, Sep 6 - Oct 25
Tuesdays, Sep 25 - Nov 13
"Thrill the World" Dance Moves $R
Booklegger Training
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Volunteers learn reading aloud & storytelling skills for visits to Fremont Schools
Learn the moves & join worldwide simultaneous dance of "Thriller." Ages 13 & up
Fremont Community Center Lake Elizabeth 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 494-4322 Thursday, Aug 23 - Saturday, Oct 13
New Members and Emerging Artists
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, Sep 20 - Sunday, Oct 26
Wild Things and Mild Things
Thu – Sat: 12 noon - 8 p.m. Sun: 12 noon - 4 p.m. Imaginative artwork from 24 local artists
Cinema Place Gallery 1061 B. St., Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org Tuesdays, Sep 11 - Oct 9
Cooking from A-Z for Small Chefs $R
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Children discover cooking while learning their ABC's. Ages 3 -5
Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 790-5541 Thursdays, Sep 13 - Oct 18
Arabic Calligraphy Classes $R
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Understanding pen, paper and ink
Averroes Institute 43174 Osgood Road, Fremont (510) 509-7919 www.islamicartexhibit.com Thursday, Sep 14-Sunday, Oct 13
Laying Down the Mark
12 noon - 5 p.m. Pencil drawings, acrylics, pen & ink, and charcoal
Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.fremont.gov Thursday, Sep 14 - Sunday, Oct 13
Frankenstein $
Thurs – Sat: 8 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. Classic tale of horror and suspense detailing an ill-fated experiment
Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org Fridays, Sep 14 - Oct 19
Mad Science: Preschool Earthworks $R
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Become a Jr. Paleontologist, learn about animals & play with water. Ages 3 - 5
Niles Program Center 470 School Street, Fremont (510) 791-4318
A positive path for spiritual living
Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM Rev. Ken Daigle Senior Minister
36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234
Art created by Hayward Arts Council
Foothill Arts of the Bay 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 538-2787
9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Thursday, Sep 27 - Sunday, Oct 21
Fine Art Show
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exceptional work from artists in the Bay Area and beyond
Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org
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Thursday, Oct 4 - Saturday, Oct 6
Saturday, Oct 6
7:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Mill Creek Ramblers, Cowboy Bill & The Sierra Travelers
Trained teen volunteers help older adults
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421
Live Blue Grass & Country music
Teen/Senior Computer and Gadget Help
Saturdays, Sep 29- Dec 8
Mission Pizza & Pub 1572 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-6858 www.missionpizza.com
Math Olympiad $R
1:00 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. Students master creative problem solving techniques. Ages 7 - 11
Irvington Community Center 41885 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 791-4334 Monday, Oct 2 -Sunday, Oct 31
Pirates of Emerson $
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (open some nights until 11 p.m. and 12 midnight) Haunted theme park
Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton (925) 426-7600 www.PiratesofEmerson.com
Thursday, Oct 4 - Saturday, Oct 6
Shrouded Tales $R
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dark and tragic true local tales
San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery Corner of Usher Street & College Street, San Lorenzo (510) 581-2516 www.haywardareahistory.org
Handmade gifts for the holidays
Home Crafts 1608 Via Sarita, San Lorenzo
Free health screening, exhibits, entertainment, prizes & flu shots
Learn about community service opportunities
Thursday, Oct 4
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 www.msnucleus.org
Alameda County Teacher of the Year Awards $R
Tuesday, Oct 2
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Castro Valley Center for the Arts 19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley (510) 670-4111
Use dedicated terminals & reference materials during workshop
Friday, Oct 5
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Celebrate the gift of education. Includes refreshments
Hayward Main Library 835 C St., Hayward (510) 881-7974
20th Annual Walk-a-thon $
Tuesday, Oct 2
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunol Glen School 11601 Main St., Sunol (925) 862-2026
Early information for New Haven students
Saturday, Oct 6
Wednesday, Oct 3
My First Fish $R
12:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Students raise money for their school by walking laps
Ayurvedic Medicine
11:00 a.m. - 12 noon Hindu system of traditional medicine
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Children ages 5 - 17 learn to fish. Gear provided.
Saturday, Oct 6
Quarry Lakes 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont (510) 795-4895 www.ebparksonline.org
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct 3
Live Televised Presidential Debate
5:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A non-partisan venue
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464 Wednesday, Oct 3
Live Televised Presidential Debate
5:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A non-partisan community based venue
Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900 Wednesday, Oct 3
Mission Gold Jazz Band $
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Danceable Dixieland music
Sunol Jazz Cafe 11984 Main St., Sunol (510) 657-0243 Wednesday, Oct 3
Guest Artist Demo
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Artist, illustrator and graphic designer Garret Moore
Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Learn how injured & orphaned animals are rehabilitated.
Ohlone Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 37175 Hickory Street, Newark (510) 797-9449 www.ohlonehumanesociety.org
Experience science in the outdoors. For school age children
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Cesar Chavez Middle School 2801 Hop Ranch Rd., Union City (510) 440-9030
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Open House
Craft Fair
St. Regis Retirement Center 23950 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-7888
College Fair
Saturday, Oct 6
Science in the Park
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Establishing a Non-Profit Organization
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA (510) 494-1411
Saturday, Oct 6
Senior Health Fair
Math Science Nucleus Volunteer Training - R
"The Matrimaniac," "The DumbBell," & "The Surf Girl"
Thursday, Oct 4 - Saturday, Oct 6
Thursday, Oct 4
Tuesday, Oct 2
Movie Night $
Olive Festival Food, music, arts & crafts and kids games
Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 933-6335 www.msjchamber.org
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Alden E. Oliver Sports Park 25800 Eden Park Place, Hayward (510) 471-3850 www.scienceinthepark.org Saturday, Oct 6
Walk 'N Wag Event $
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5k walk for dogs & their owners to benefit the Humane Society of Silicon Valley
Kelley Park & History Museum 1650 Senter Road, San Jose (408) 262-2133 www.hssv.org Saturday, Oct 6
Paws for A Cause Breast Cancer Walk $
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Benefit for the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation. Includes raffle & BBQ
Washington High School 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-3414
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Gandhi Day: Nonviolence and Peace Celebration
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Song & dance performances, children's activities, drawing contest, & inspirational talks
Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171 www.nonviolencepeaceday.org Saturday, Oct 6
Spectacular XXIV $R
6:30 p.m. Elegant dinner, dancing, silent auction & prizes. Black tie optional
St. Rose Hospital 27200 Calaroga Ave., Hayward (510) 264-4044 www.strosehospital.org/foundation Saturday, Oct 6
Induz Dandiya $
7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Indian folk dances, laser lights display. Centerville JR High School 37720 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 797-2072 www.induz.org Sunday, Oct 7
Gathering of Ohlone Peoples $
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Celebration of the history & culture with songs, games & native foods
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org Sunday, Oct 7
Pink Flamingo Pee Wee Golf Tournament $
12 noon - 4 p.m. Miniature golfers putt their way through pee-wee golf style holes. Honoring Mayor Bob
Wasserman Niles Cafe 121 I St., Fremont (510) 795-8670 Sunday, Oct 7
Sausage and Suds Music Festival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Food, music & fun
City of San Leandro Park Street between E. 14th and Washington Ave., San Leandro Monday, Oct 8
Link to Jobs Workshop
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Learn to network effectively
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421
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An encounter with the Civil Rights Movement
Standing next to the library table, left to right: Sherri Zhang, Sonia Krishna, Albert Chu, Anam Ahsani, Alice Chu, Annie Dai, Darien Lo and teacher Mrs. Risha Krishna. Seated (L to R) are: Dr. Clayborne Carson, Dr. Clarence Jones and Anthony Minto (Berkeley High)
BY MISSION SAN JOSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS “Visualize history as a tapestry. This tapestry is held together by individual threads that are intricately woven together and intersect with many famous people throughout history. Each one of you is an individual thread who is going to have a chance to be part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech today.” Six Mission San Jose High School students were invited to the Martin Luther King Education and Research Institute at Stanford University last summer and become living footnotes to his words. The students’ internship focused on the Civil Rights Movement, with an emphasis on the Birmingham Campaign and March on Washington (nearing its 50th anniversary) and helped students realize the importance of primary source documents that contain voices that often don’t make it into high school text books. The students met Clarence Jones, who bailed Dr. King out of jail. It isn’t every day that students meet someone they study in books. Dr. Carson, professor and director of the program, graciously worked with the students, presented crucial historical facts and arranged access to a variety of experts.
--RISHA KRISHNA, ETHNIC STUDIES TEACHER, MISSION SAN JOSE HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CO-CHAIR
BY ANAM AHSANI My heart skipped a beat as I drove through the campus gates and stood in front of the Stanford University Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Educational Center. This was the moment I had looked forward to for many months – a summer research internship at my dream college! Once inside the center, I was excited to get my hands on primary source documents. I opened each document in awe as I viewed the civil rights movement through Dr. Martin Luther King’s eyes, not through a historian’s perspective. Reading Dr. King’s short yet intense letters to his friends and fellow leaders, I could actually sense his determination to end the turmoil in the lives of so many AfricanAmericans. We enjoyed watching segments of Dr. King’s phenomenal ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, and were honored to share our research with prominent scholars including Dr. Clayborne Carson, Professor of American History, director of the center, and author of Civil Rights Chronicle: The African-American Struggle for Freedom and thrilled to be able to meet Clarence Jones, Dr. King’s lawyer! Mrs. Risha Krishna, our history teacher and team lead, introduced us to Abraham Verghese, who presented us with signed copies of his novel, Cutting for Stone. At another occasion, we enjoyed dinner with Dr. Carson and Dr. Jones. During our internship, Dr. Clarence Jones shared his personal experience during the Birming-
ham Campaign. I could vividly picture the historic scenes Dr. Jones described, as if I were walking next to him. Although this was a short internship, memories of this experience will remain with me forever.
with some of these people, I was able to hear their first person account of what it was like during that time. I was awe-struck by the bravery of the people, standing firm yet non-violently against all odds.
BY ALBERT CHU
BY ANNIE DAI
Doing research on the Stanford campus was mind-blowing. On the first day of our internship, we had been told that we would tour the campus but instead, Mrs. Krishna, our teacher and leader of the group, came into the room with our first assignment - to create a lecture in 30 minutes and speak in front of a group of adults. We divided into three groups of two and in what seemed like seconds, headed to the lecture hall with about 50 teachers. I think we did well. Following this eventful day, we spent our time researching for our presentation to be delivered on Friday, the last day. The Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Center houses a database of many thousands of primary source documents during the time of the Civil Rights movement. OKRA (Online King Records Access), the name of the database, was extremely helpful in our search for the right documents. It was a great honor to be given access to so many first-hand accounts of the African American struggle for freedom. I was able to meet with people who knew Martin Luther King Jr. personally and worked with him to secure the freedom of African Americans. At a dinner
Entering Cypress Hall we were greeted by a hallway lined with photographs of Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights movement figures such as, Ralph Abernathy, Fred Shuttlesworth, and King’s beloved wife, Coretta Scott King. Yet what caused our eyes to widen in disbelief was the realization that the professor we were working under, Clayborne Carson, was in these pictures. The first day was expected to be leisurely but it turned differently. Dr. Carson instructed us to dissect the last lines of King’s renowned ‘I Have A Dream’ speech to unearth the inspiration behind the lines, “Free at last, free at last. Thank God Almighty we’re free at last!” Dr. Carson didn’t lead a lecture but more of a discussion; each individual had to examine a certain portion of the speech and then present. It was a fresh way to learn and very powerful. And, did anyone else know that the latter portion of his speech was entirely impromptu? The day couldn’t have amazed me any further, but somehow it did, being in the same room as Clarence Jones, King’s lawyer and the man who bailed King out of Birmingham jail where the famous ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’ was written.
From left to right: Darien Lo, Anam Ahsani, Sonia Krishna, Clarence B. Jones, Risha Krishna, Annie Dai, Sherri Zhang and Alice Chu. Albert Chu (back row).
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Back row, left to right: Sherri Zhang, Albert Chu, Alice Chu, and teacher Mrs. Risha Krishna. Front row: Sonia Krishna, Anam Ahsani, Annie Dai and Darien Lo
There are thousands of primary sources such as letters, sermons, speech audiotapes, police reports, etc. I was shocked at just how raw these sources were. Studying these documents allowed us to experience intangible emotions and sense how decisions were played out. The Birmingham movement had so much to offer, and we had only grasped the edge of it.
BY SONIA KRISHNA History books provide factual knowledge but do not always resonate with the emotional sense of the event. We had the opportunity to scrutinize the Civil Rights Movement as more than just a time in history. Our major task was to learn about the importance of using primary source documents to enhance our understanding of the decisions made during the Civil Rights Movement. In 1984, Coretta Scott King gave over 40,000 documents, pertaining to the Civil Rights Movement, to the Martin Luther King Jr. Institute at Stanford University. These documents ranged from the Sitins to the March on Washington. Our group’s focus was the Birmingham Campaign, in commemoration of its upcoming 50th anniversary. We developed a focus question and Dr. Carson and Dr. Jones
Commuter train service expanded
met with us in the afternoons, to relay their personal experiences, helping us to make connections between our documents and events. Each of our three teams decided to focus on the Birmingham campaign. My partner and I focused on the Children’s March where 4,000 children left school to walk in protest of segregation. Met with fire hoses and vicious dogs, they remained nonviolent and kept protesting. Reading personal narratives about such courage was absolutely mind blowing. However, being in the presence of Dr. Clarence Jones, the man who bailed Martin Luther King out of Birmingham jail and sat fifty feet away from him during his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, was completely awe-inspiring. He was a living footnote in history and he made history so real for us.
BY DARIEN LO “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character…” These are words that almost every individual in the U.S. and perhaps the world knows by heart. They are a reminder that freedom is very seldom free and that only the hopes, dreams and determination of those who want it badly enough will allow it to become a reality. It is these very
words and the people who struggled for that dream that were the subject of the one-week internship I attended at Stanford University, under the administration of Mrs. Risha Krishna of Mission San Jose High School and Dr. Clayborne Carson of Stanford University. The bulk of documents I examined were letters or sermons by Martin Luther King, James Bevel and Fred Shuttlesworth, three of the most important leaders in the Birmingham campaign of 1963. What amazed me was their overwhelming belief in non-violence, so eloquently expressed within these documents. Considering how hard it is to practice non-violence, I hold a great deal of respect not only for these three but also for all the activists who managed to contain their anger towards oppression. Hearing Mr. Jones speak of the significance of young individuals in the movement was truly inspiring for our entire group. It was heartwarming to know that young individuals such as me were fully capable of leaving a permanent mark on the world and society.
BY SHERRI ZHANG My heart was racing. My peers and I had been preparing for this internship for months, watching documentaries and through numerous discussions. I knew
that we were to meet with Dr. Carson, the professor behind the institute, and have a discussion about the civil rights movement with him. He was actually part of the civil rights movement, participating in the March on Washington, a fact that both awed and intimidated me. Throughout the week, we used the OKRA (Online King Records Access), Google database, for the civil rights movement that the institute had put together. On the last day, with our research and copies of our primary sources, we presented to Dr. Carson. I don’t think I’ve ever been so nervous before. At school, I usually feel more comfortable because I know my teacher and my classmates well and I know what the teacher is looking for in a presentation. For this presentation, we were on our own. And to top it all off, Clarence Jones, Martin Luther King Jr.’s lawyer was there to visit and listen as well. I could literally feel my heart beating in my chest and my hands were shaking. After the whole presentation was over, they asked questions and I thought that they were asking questions because our presentation wasn’t done well. However, they were just trying to get us to think more; they said that they enjoyed our presentation and they were inspired by us, the youth! I let out a huge sigh of relief and couldn’t help but smile.
Celebration activities set to honor new CSUEB president SUBMITTED BY BARRY ZEPEL
SUBMITTED BY THOMAS W. REEVES, ACE Two new trips will be added to the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) schedule on October 1, 2012, offering new alternatives for leisure travelers and commuters between the San Joaquin and Tri-Valley areas and San Jose. The new schedule calls for a later westbound trip in the morning and a later eastbound trip in the evening. Westbound: Leaving Stockton at 7:05 a.m. arriving in San Jose at 9:17 a.m. Eastbound: Leaving San Jose at 6:38 p.m. arriving in Stockton at 8:50 p.m.
Celebrations leading up to the Oct. 12 investiture ceremony at which Leroy M. Morishita formally will become the fifth president for California State University, East Bay, will emphasize service to the community, a cornerstone of a CSUEB education. “I am honored to serve as president of Cal State East Bay and look forward to continuing the university’s tradition of excellence and access, while strengthening our commitment and connection to the communities of our region through ongoing service learning activity,” Morishita said. In anticipation of the historic occasion, approximately 150 Cal State East Bay students will trade in pencils and laptops for rakes and paint brushes Oct. 6 as they kick off a week of service, starting with a clean up and beautification project at Harder Elementary School in Hayward. CSUEB faculty and staff volunteers, along with Harder Elementary PTA and family members, will join students for the Saturday project. During two three-hour shifts at the elementary school, participants will repaint buildings, assist with gardening and landscaping, re-line play courts and add bike racks. Additionally, freshmen living in the Pioneer Heights student apartments are planning daily community service activities for seven days in advance of the presidential investiture. Activities scheduled include Harder Road clean up, tutoring kindergarten through 12th grade students after school and providing assistance to Friends of Hayward Library. Faculty members and CSUEB students associated with the Hayward Promise Neighborhood initiative – dedicated to transforming the lives and educational opportunities for children and families living in poverty through a $25 million federal grant – also plan to participate in the week of service. Beyond volunteering their time, energy and talents to meeting neighborhood needs at schools, parks and nonprofit organizations,
CSUEB President Leroy M. Morishita with his wife, Barbara Hedani-Morishita
students participating in “thoughtfully organized service experiences” build and develop their own skills set, said Mary D’Alleva, director of CSUEB’s Community Service Learning program. During the spring 2012 Freshman Day of Service, for example, 900 Cal State East Bay students volunteered in the community. Prior to his interim appointment as CSUEB president in July 2011, Morishita had served in senior administrative positions for 29 years at San Francisco State University, including executive vice president, chief financial officer, vice president of physical planning and development and associate vice president of budget planning and resource management. For additional information, visit www.csueastbay.edu/investiture.
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Men’s Varsity Water Polo
October 2, 2012
Women’s Volleyball
Antioch at James Logan
SUBMITTED BY COACH LANCE GREEN September 14, 2012 Antioch-4 James Logan-25 (Non League match) _____________
Ohlone College Volleyball results
SUBMITTED BY COACH JEREMY PEÑAFLOR Ohlone College vs. San Jose City College Tuesday, September 11 Ohlone defeats SJCC, 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-22)
Ohlone College vs. Los Medanos College Wednesday, September 12 Ohlone defeats Los Medanos, 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-11)
Goals Antioch: Juan Medina Nate Hulzar (3)
Ohlone College @ Columbia College Classic Friday, September 14 Ohlone defeats Modesto (@ Columbia College), 3-2 (925, 25-22, 21-25, 25-13, 15-10) Ohlone defeats Columbia (@ Columbia College), 3-0 (2522, 27-25, 25-16)
Saves Antioch: Santiago Hulzar (4) _______________ Goals Logan: Alvin Goa Dustin Lam (2) Ali Mukaled (3) TyAvery Medellin (2) Eric Lee (6) MAtt McCarthy (4) Jacob Nelson (2) Luis Flores (2) Gio Graham (3)
Ohlone College splits at Butte College Wednesday, September 19 Ohlone defeats Lassen College 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-21) Butte College defeats Ohlone, 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-21) Ohlone College vs. Hartnell College Wednesday, September 26 Ohlone defeats Hartnell, 3-1 (25-14, 26-24, 21-25, 25-11)
Logan Saves: Scott Kennard (6)
Go Renegades!
American League Fremont Football League roundup
SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW The Patriots are the team to beat with a 3-0 record. So far, they have shown the best offensive with a power running attack, dominating the Division. Patriot defense has proven itself as well. Last year’s champion Raiders are also running over opponents at the offensive live but their passing attack is inconsistent. The Bears have a great passing attack and the Vikings have a great line with perhaps some future high school ball players; they are forcing other teams to work hard for any gains. Other Division teams have strengths and weaknesses and are exciting to watch. The public is invited to come out to watch future talent on the gridiron – bring a chair and lunch while enjoying some exciting football. For more information, visit www.fremontfootball.net
Women’s Volleyball
James Logan suffers losses in Mid-State Tournament
SUBMITTED BY COACH STEVE BURMASTER FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library
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The James Logan High School Girls' Volleyball team left Union City at 6 a.m. on Friday, September 7th, heading to San Luis Obispo to participate in the SLOHS "Mid-State" Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Friday, September 7th - Pool Play – the Colts earned a 2nd place finish on the tie breaker (3 teams had 1-2 records). Defeated: Paso Robles 25-15, 25-18 Lost: Rio Mesa (Ventura) 22-25, 25-20, 4-15 Lost: Frontier (Bakersfield) 10-25, 3-25 (Frontier won the Gold Division on Saturday). Saturday, September 8th - Pool Play- (Gold Bracket) Lost: Ventura 11-25, 17-25 Lost: San Luis Obispo 18-25, 17-25 (SLOHS finished 2nd in Gold Division Finals). Lost: Otay Ranch (Chula Vista) 21-25-17-25 Gold Consolation Bracket (one game play-off bracket) Lost: Central Valley Christian 17-25 While the team only won one match during the 2-day tournament, they did have stretches of playing well against every team except Frontier High School (we were intimidated by their size, outstanding hitters and blockers). It was a good experience because it showed the areas where we need to improve. In addition, it gave us the confidence to know that we can play well against outstanding teams... we just need to improve on our consistency! "Go Colts"!
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Washington keeps pace with Newark Memorial in MVAL The Washington Huskies fought their way back after a fourteen point deficit at halftime in a close battle with the American High Eagles. The 28-27 win gave them a share of the lead in Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) standings at 2-0 with the Cougars of Newark Memorial who beat Moreau 40-16 the same day. Washington quarterback Kyle Malpede threw for 191 yards with 17 completions including a strike to Terrance Jones for a 22-yard touchdown. The touchdown came three plays after Husky Nate Woudstra recovered a kickoff the Eagles failed to field. In a seesaw battle, Eddie Adams scored from a yard out to give Washington a 28-21 lead but the Eagles responded as Eric Adair scored on a 7-yard run with 10:09 left in the game; the point after was missed. The biggest play of the game came with just 1:07 left in the contest. Washington stopped American's Robert Pinkney on a fourth-and-5 from the Huskies 15. Forced to punt, the Eagles had one last play at the Huskies 28 with 5.7 seconds left. Kyle Barker's pass was picked off by Ahmed Aryobi to preserve the win.
Renegades find magic touch in big win over Shasta Men’s Soccer
SUBMITTED BY JAN ERIC NORDMO It all started wrong for Ohlone last year in Shasta, when the Renegades lost one of their starting backs for the season due to a collision with a Shasta forward. The injury took the wind out of the Ohlone’s sails, and the best Ohlone could muster was a 0-0 draw on the road. On Tuesday afternoon, September 11, Ohlone took a lesson from that game as well as the opening two games of this season, and created a formula that put Greivin Pacheco Quesada (Soph.) on the scoreboard in a big way with four goals and an assist. Quesada found the net early in minute 7 when Silver Silva (Soph.) threaded a sharp ball between Shasta’s left and center backs that Quesada picked up and carried toward the keeper, and neatly slotted the ball into the right side of the net. Despite the early goal, Shasta applied pressure on the Ohlone midfield line, forcing Jorge Alcaraz (Fr.) and Hector Romero (Soph.) to keep a tight watch. Brannon Romac for the Shasta Knights found himself in scoring possession in minute 12, but Chase Brower put a full body block on the shot, helping Ohlone keeper Michael Beigarten (Soph.) keep a clean sheet. Ohlone’s second goal came off of a long throw from striker Martin Lopez (Soph.) that set Quesada free on a 50yard run, resulting in a narrow angle shot that cleared the keeper and found the net. Quesada found his hat trick in minute 30 as outside left back Taylor Leidheisl (Soph.) put a long-flighted ball over the Knights back line for Quesada to run onto and score, shattering Shasta’s hopes. Up 3-0, Quesada put his passing skills to use as Elton Ceja (Fr.) tallied a final goal before the half off of Quesada’s cross. In the second half, Taylor Leidheisl found a crowded goal area the perfect opportunity to plunk a header in the net off of Carlos Gomez Hernandez’s (Fr.) corner kick. Later, Chris Lopez (Fr.) broke down the Shasta outside line to send a cross that Quesada would put in for his last goal of the game. Ohlone’s final goal was hit off a set piece from 25 yards out as Ohlone GK and specialty kicker Beigarten bent a left-footed shot over the Shasta wall and neatly inside the near post. Ohlone dominated the game and went home with their first victory of the season, by the score of 7-0.
Women’s Volleyball
Women’s Volleyball
Logan Girls’ Volleyball Breaks Even on the Week
James Logan suffers losses in Mid-State Tournament SUBMITTED BY COACH STEVE BURMASTER
SUBMITTED BY STEVE BURMASTER The Logan Girls’ Volleyball team went 1-1 the last week of September, falling to Irvington 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 15-25, 19-25) on Tuesday and defeating Mission San Jose 3-0 (25-23, 25-8, 25-14) on Thursday. The Colts looked really strong in Game 1 against Irvington, utilizing great passing, digging, blocking, serving and hitting. In Game 2 there were additional bright spots, but numerous missed serves took away the Colts’ momentum and diminished their opportunities to put the game away. Game 3 was all Irvington. The Vikings dominated with a solid offensive attack that was fueled by numerous "free balls" over the net by the Colts. Game 4 was close until the mid-point when Irvington scored eight straight points .The Colts were able to get back to within five points with the score at 19-24, but after a long rally where the ball crossed the net five times, the Vikings were able to get the ball to their primary offensive attacker and put the ball away convincingly for the final point of the game and match. "Before the Varsity match, all players, coaches, officials and fans took a moment of silence to remember George Aldrich, long time Volleyball, Softball and Baseball official who passed away this past Tuesday prior to working his scheduled Volleyball match. He had been the President of the local Volleyball Officials Association and was instrumental in bringing goodwill to the MVAL between coaches and officials over the course of the last two years. He leaves behind a wife and two children. We will all miss him and his positive impact on both high school and area youth sports. We also took a moment of silence to think about fallen volleyball referee Russ Scofield who fainted while officiating the JV Volleyball match. He fell from the referee stand and after being attended to by coaches, officials and fans before paramedics arrived and took him to a local hospital. At this time we do not know any more details, but we are hoping for the best." Logan played extremely well to open the game, only to lose their focus numerous times and put Mission San Jose back in the game. The Colts eventually hung on to a 25-23 victory. In Games 2 and 3, the Colts simply played outstanding. Numerous players made stellar plays to keep rallies alive. Solid passing and digging allowed the Logan to put on an offensive show, winning 25-8 and 25-14, with 11 of their 14 players getting into the match for significant playing time. Next week, the Colts will travel to Kennedy on Tuesday, October 2, and then face American at home on Thursday, October 4.
Men’s Soccer
The James Logan High School Girls' Volleyball team left Union City at 6 a.m. on Friday, September 7th, heading to San Luis Obispo to participate in the SLOHS "Mid-State" Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Friday, September 7th - Pool Play – the Colts earned a 2nd place finish on the tie breaker (3 teams had 1-2 records). Defeated: Paso Robles 25-15, 25-18 Lost: Rio Mesa (Ventura) 22-25, 25-20, 4-15 Lost: Frontier (Bakersfield) 10-25, 3-25 (Frontier won the Gold Division on Saturday). Saturday, September 8th - Pool Play- (Gold Bracket) Lost: Ventura 11-25, 17-25 Lost: San Luis Obispo 18-25, 17-25 (SLOHS finished 2nd in Gold Division Finals). Lost: Otay Ranch (Chula Vista) 21-25-17-25 Gold Consolation Bracket (one game play-off bracket) Lost: Central Valley Christian 17-25 While the team only won one match during the 2-day tournament, they did have stretches of playing well against every team except Frontier High School (we were intimidated by their size, outstanding hitters and blockers). It was a good experience because it showed the areas where we need to improve. In addition, it gave us the confidence to know that we can play well against outstanding teams... we just need to improve on our consistency! "Go Colts"!
Men’s Water Polo
Ohlone stalemated in Napa SUBMITTED BY OHLONE SOCCER
The opening moments looked promising for the Renegades in their late Friday afternoon – September 14, 2012 - visit to Napa Valley College. Greivin Pacheco Quesada put himself in the Napa Storm penalty box early, opening three shots on goal in the first 5 minutes of the match. Keeper Ivan Contreras put a string of acrobatic dives that kept the Ohlone side from pasting one on the scoreboard. Centerback Fernando Marquez was instrumental in stifling the Ohlone offense and keeping the Renegades off the mark. Freshman Jorge Alcaraz was instrumental for the Renegades in putting the Ohlone side in scoring range, but neither Quesada nor partner striker Martin Lopez was able to sneak one by the Napa keeper. A pair of late first half free kicks by Quesada and Taylor Leidheisl seemed to give Ohlone the best chances for going up on the home side but a keeper save and wide miss would not be enough. Second half Ohlone were fighting the wind, despite this a long range shot by Quesada was short and wide. The Napa side were not too shy of putting pressure on Ohlone but the resilient back line led by Raoul Chavez and anchored by Chase Brower remained up breakable. Ohlone shifted shape and added three strikers in the final 30 minutes of the match, keeping the Storm at bay, but the resolve of Napa was strong, and the most the Ohlone side could get was four close calls on corner kicks, one of which found the mark but as called back because of a foul. Although a clean sheet for keeper Beigarten of Ohlone and two unblemished games for the Ohlone back line along with a point on the road were not enough to satiate Renegades, it would have to do since the attack came up empty today. “We played well enough to win” said Coach Nordmo, “but, in the end if you do not score goals, the win is not possible. We needed to be a little less selfish and a little more “we” attitude than “me” attitude. Regardless we are still off to the strongest start in three years and are looking good both in training and competition.”
Alameda vs. James Logan
SUBMITTED BY COACH LANCE GREEN September 13, 2012 Final: Logan 7 - Alameda 5 (Non-league match)
Alameda Goals: Ben Ingram (2) Fisher Davis Anthong Tran (2) Alameda Saves: Jeff Plass-11
James Logan Goals: Eric Lee (2) Matt McCarthy Luis Flores (3) Giovanni Graham James Logan Saves: Scott Kennard-9
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Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.ci.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).
Hayward City Council September 25, 2012 Proclamations October 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness Month “Let’s Do Lunch Hayward… and Breakfast Too.” Presentations October 2012 is National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month; video presentation by Sheryl Boykins, Hayward PD. All Hayward police officers have seen the video which will be broadcast at schools and civic meetings in October 2012. Hayward Library and the Hayward Animal Shelter have each received a bequest of $187,000 from the Margaret Perry Trust. Consent Adopt ordinance amending City’s Municipal Code to accept fats, oils and grease (FOG) waste at the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) and established fees and charges for permitting and receipt of fats, oil and grease. Revenue raised by grease-receiving station will be placed in the Wastewater Operating Fund toward WPCF operations and maintenance. Authorized staff to negotiate and execute Professional Services Agreements with Mintier Harnish and Jones Planning & Design for the General Plan Update. Mintier Harnish’s budget of $1,134,640 to prepare the general plan and Jones Planning & Design’s $290,000 budget for contract planning services are both within
Newark City Council September 27, 2012 Presentations and Proclamations: Introduce City Attorney David Benoun who was born and raised in Newark. He was awarded the 1989 Youth Volunteer of the year award for volunteerism. Following graduation from Newark Memorial High School, David attended UC Berkeley and University of San Francisco, School of Law. Prior to joining the City of Newark, David maintained a general law practice in Fremont and served as Acting City Attorney. He currently serves as a Director of Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE) and is President-Elect of the Newark Rotary Club. David lives in Newark with his wife, Cora, and two children, Joshua and Mariah. Proclaim support of Alameda County Libraries Banned Books Celebration September 30-October 6, 2012. Newark Branch Manager Brian Edwards accepted the proclamation. Consent: Confirm use of Measure B Bicycle and
Council’s adopted project budget. Mintier Harnish will partner with MIG, Inc., Ascent Environmental, Inc., Kittleson & Associates, Inc., Applied Development Economics and Robert Olson Associates, Inc. to achieve the project’s goals. Clarify selection criteria for General Plan Update Task Force Members. Applicants 1) must a Hayward resident; 2) must be a registered voter; 3) may be a member of another Hayward commission or committee, excluding the Planning Commission; 4) must be committed to serve on the Task Force and attend regular meetings for approximately the next 18 months; and 5) must agree to complete ethics training and training associated with the City’s harassment policy within six months of appointment. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Expressed support for Measure A1 on the November 2012 Ballot: Oakland Zoo Parcel Tax of $12 per parcel per year for all residential parcels in Alameda County and $72 per parcel per year for all non-residential parcels. The tax has a 25-year term, expiring in December 2037, unless extended by the voters. There will be tax exemptions for undeveloped parcels, properties vacant for more than six months and residential properties where at least one resident is a low-income senior older than 67-years old. The tax requires 2/3 voter-approval. Public Hearing Zone Change Application PL-20100372 / Vesting Tentative Tract Map Application PL-2010-0373 by John Weber
(applicant/owner) to change zoning from Light Manufacturing District to Planned Development District and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map to create 14 parcels at 3596 Baumberg Avenue at the southern end of Baumberg Avenue and Bridge Road in a Light Manufacturing Zoning District. Public Comment Jim Drake complained of car jumps at, or near the intersections of Carlos Bee Boulevard and Harder Road with Mission Boulevard and the cost of grade-correction. Business-owner Byron Asberry asked that parking issues on Foothill Boulevard be resolved in time for the Christmas shopping season and that the thoroughfare also be cleaned. Patricia Shannon, Chabot faculty, encouraged Council to support Proposition 30. She and Mark Smythe both support Measure I, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District’s $28 annual parcel tax that will remain extant for 16 years, if approved by 2/3 of voters on November 6, 2012. Mayor Sweeney directed staff to bring back Measure I at a future meeting. Doug Ligibel, Downtown Neighborhood Watch leadership Group, presented crime statistics – 29 assaults in the Downtown area within the past four/five months, 17 robberies at all times of the day and night,. He remarked on a deterioration of his group’s relationship with Hayward PD because of police reporting and insufficient follow-up of service calls. He has met with Chief Diane Urban to resolve the problem. In the past seven
months, there have been nine homicides. The figures presented did not include narcotics-related crimes which Ligibel asserts have increased. He would like to see more cooperation, accountability and follow-up from Hayward police officers. He suggested Council speak directly with his wife about her resignation from the department’s Ambassador Program. Evelyn Cormier presented a schedule of League of Women Voters Eden Area (LWVEA)-sponsored candidates’ forums and election-related meetings. Betty Moose, Chair, Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency’s Citizens Advisory Committee, asked Council to preserve Hayward’s shoreline and not to disregard the needs and purposes of the Strategic Plan of the SF Bay Trail Project. City Clerk Miriam Lens noted that September 25 was National Voter Registration Day. October 22 is the last day to register to vote in the November 6, 2012 election. Registration for Vote-by-Mail must be completed by October 30. The LWVEA will host election-related forums at Hayward City Hall on October 3, 5 and 17, 2012. For more information, call (510) 583-4400. Mayor Michael Sweeney – Yes Barbara Halliday – Yes Greg Jones – Yes Al Mendall - Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Mark Salinas – Yes Francisco Zermeno - Yes
Pedestrian funds for repair and replacement of sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Accept work of G. Bortolotto & Company for 2012 asphalt concrete overlay Approve bid by Crhrisp Company for 2011-2012 citywide thermoplastic street striping in the amount of $38,775 Award contract for Cedar Boulevard and Jarvis Avenue pavement rehabilitation to Gallagher & Burk, Inc. in the amount of $659,659 Amend Conflict of Interest Code for nonelected officials and designated employees. Nonconsent: Approve contractual services agreement for Newark General Plan “tune-up” with The Planning Center/DC&E. Prior work with California Polytechnic University reportedly saved the city at least $100,000. Cost of this agreement is $299,726 Oral Communications: Citizens noted continuing problems at local EZ-8 and Motel 6. City is investigating remedial action at these properties.
Newark Branch Manager Brian Edwards accepted the proclamation.
City Attorney David Benoun
Wednesday, Oct 3 League of Women Voters 6 p.m. Assembly District 20 7 p.m. Alameda County Supervisor District 2 Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 538-9678 www.lwvea.org Friday, Oct 5 League of Women Voters
6:30 p.m. Hayward Unified School District Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 538-9678 www.lwvea.org Wednesday Oct 10 Milpitas Community Education Endowment 7 p.m. Milpitas Mayor and City Council Barbara Lee Senior Center 40 North Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas
(408) 890-7499 www.mceefoundation.org Wednesday, Oct 17 Cherryland Elementary School PTA and Eden United Church of Christ 6 p.m. Hayward Unified School District Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St., Hayward (510) 582-9533.
Thursday, Oct 25 Voter Education Night* 5:30 p.m. Hayward Unified School District; propositions on Hayward ballots Fairway Park Baptist Church Gym 31310 Medinah St., Hayward (510) 785-3663 southhaywardparish@hotmail.com * Sponsored by South Hayward Neighborhood Collaborative, South Hayward Parish, Community Resources for Independent Living, League of Women Voters and Fairway Park Neighborhood Association.
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Union City City Council September 25, 2012 Proclamations and Presentations: Presentation by Youth & Family Services Division of Leisure Services Department on status of Youth Violence and Intervention Program, Crisis Intervention Counseling Program and Youth Employment Program Resolution of intent to participate in Great California Shakeout on October 16, 2012 although the official date is October 18, 2012. Staff will participate in training and the basic principle of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” More information about training and statewide activities is available at www.shakeout.org. Consent: Re-appoint Raymond Gonzales, Jr. to another term on Planning Commission Authorize reimbursement to BART for costs related to Whipple Road overhead seismic retrofit City Manager Reports: Appropriate $15,000 from Unallocated
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Fund Reserve to fund Union City Chamber of Commerce. Amount adjusted to $20,000. Parking Program report; authorization of metered parking in Lot 2. Appropriate $63,000 to purchase two VenTek Parking Stations, connect to a power source, number parking stalls and create appropriate signage. Parking lot program has been financially successful.
Milpitas Town Hall meeting BY MIA BRADWAY WINTER The public is invited to meet and hear Sean Simonson speak on Emergency Preparedness at the City of Milpitas Town Hall Thursday, October 11th. The event is hosted by the Milpitas Community Advisory Commission (CAC). Simonson was a Milpitas fire fighter for five years before his career was interrupted by a biking accident in 2006 which broke his neck and left him a quadriplegic. He was hospitalized for 70 days. During his rehabilitation, his doctors told him to, "...expect a life in bed with 24 hour care for the rest of your life." His determination and fortitude have enabled him to "never ever quit" - not only for his loved ones, but for Milpitas, the nation and for disabled persons. A quiet man with humble beginnings, Simonson is a recipient of the State of California "Emergency Services Manager of the Year" award (2009). He was also recognized in 2006 by the City of Milpitas as "Firefighter of the Year." To his credit, he is the program developer of a federally adopted national tracking system for disabled persons during a disaster. Earlier in his career as an emergency responder with the Huntington Beach Search and Rescue team in Southern California, he developed an emergency tracking system to assist in identifying disabled and elderly persons in the event of an emergency. When he attended The Kennedy School of Government at Harvard for National Preparedness Leadership Training, his tracking proposal was accepted by FEMA. It is now in the early stages of deployment. His disability has neither stopped his drive as an advocate of the Americans with Disabilities Act - or as an athlete. He is an inspiration to the Para-athletic community, entering numerous competitions and
has raised over $50,000 dollars for the cause. He expects to raise another $10K for this event. He trains approximately 100 miles per week on his hand bike, through the streets of San Jose, to keep in shape. The 38-year-old Simonson has been leading the emergency preparedness efforts for the Office of Emergency Services, City of Milpitas Fire Department, for the past six years. His studies at The Kennedy School of Government at Harvard on National Preparedness Leadership Training, and Executive Leadership at Cornell University have made him a leader in local and nationwide emergency preparedness education and implementation. Simonson manages hundreds of disaster volunteers for the City of Milpitas and throughout Santa Clara County. He is currently staff liaison to the Milpitas Emergency Preparedness Commission. Through the generosity of local merchants, CAC will raffle off $500 in prizes to members of the audience. The first 50 families to attend receive a special gift bag. More importantly, you'll learn how to protect yourself, your family and your loved ones in the event of a city-wide emergency,
Milpitas Town Hall speaker, Emergency Services Coordinator Sean Simonson, City of Milpitas Fire Department
winning many triathlons and marathons since 2007. He won his first Iron Man challenge at the Buffalo Springs Triathlon in 2008 and 2010 competing on the relay team as a run-participant. According to Simonson, "It is known as one of the hardest triathlons in America. No other quadriplegic has completed this race." On October
Bills help bankrupts and local floral shops
12, 2012, he will compete again in the Challenged Athlete's Foundation Million Dollar Challenge fundraising event. (http://www.challengedathletes.org/site/c.4 nJHJQPqEiKUE/b.6449023/k.BD6D/Ho me.htm). The event starts in San Francisco and ends in San Diego (seven days, 620 miles). Over the past three years Simonson
Milpitas Town Hall Thursday, October 11 7 p.m. Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras, Milpitas (behind City Hall) (408) 586-3075 www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov See u-tube video: "Never Ever Quit," http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nMp70y Tt5A Mia Bradway Winter is vice chair of the Milpitas Community Advisory Commission
Final draft of pedestrian and bicycle plans released
SUBMITTED BY JEFF BARBOSA
SUBMITTED BY ROCHELLE WHEELER
Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills by Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) on September 27, 2012 to help people in bankruptcy recover from financial insolvency and to combat misleading advertising that hurts local floral shops. The mortgage meltdown and the recession during the past few years have forced many Californians to declare bankruptcy. Given that the current level of debtor exemptions available to them is insufficient, Wieckowski authored AB 929. For example, the debtor’s exemption for a vehicle increases from $2,775 to $4,800. The exemption for the debtor’s aggregate interest in tools, instruments, materials, equipment and other tools of the trade used by the debtor or their spouse in their respective professions increases by $1,750. The Governor also signed AB 1581, a bill to crack down on misleading advertising by large floral companies. It is widely supported by small floral companies throughout California. “This bill says a company may not misrepresent the geographical location of a business selling flowers or floral arrangements,” Wieckowski said. “It requires floral retailers who use local phone numbers or a local name to include their address and notice of their place of business in their advertisements. It provides more information for consumers who want to buy from local businesses.” The bill was this year’s selection in Assemblymember Wieckowski’s “There Ought to be a Law” constituent contest. It was proposed by Dirk Lorenz, the owner of Fremont Flowers.
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) has just released the Final Draft Countywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plans. The Final Draft Plans are scheduled to be considered for adoption by the Alameda CTC Board on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Together, the Draft Countywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plans lay out the vision and steps for making Alameda County a safe and convenient place for walking and bicycling over the next 28 years. The plans describe the existing walking and bicycling conditions in the County, the priorities for County-wide bike and pedestrian funding for both capital projects and programs, the total costs to implement the priorities, total expected revenue and next steps for implementing the plans. Please submit any written comments by Monday, October 15, 2012 at noon to Rochelle Wheeler using the comment form on the plan updates page (http://bit.ly/NnyXqX). Comments received by this date will be compiled and presented to the Alameda CTC Board for its consideration for incorporating into the final plans.
Alternatively, provide in-person comments at the Thursday, October 4, 2012 Countywide BPAC meeting, or at another public meeting, as listed below. In October 2012, the Final Draft Plans will be presented at four public meetings. Links to the meeting times and agendas are available at http://bit.ly/NnyXqX. All meetings will take place at the Alameda CTC offices, 1333 Broadway, Suite 300, Oakland. An evening meeting of the Countywide BPAC, on October 4, 2012, will dedicate a significant amount of time in its meeting to the Final Draft Plans agenda item. The public is invited to participate, starting at 5:30 p.m. Daytime meetings are scheduled: 1) October 2 for the Alameda County Technical Advisory Committee (ACTAC) 2) October 8 for the Planning, Policy and Legislation Committee (PPLC) 3) October 25 for the Alameda CTC Board Both Plans and the joint Appendices can be found on the Alameda CTC website at http://bit.ly/NnyXqX. For more information, visit www.AlamedaCTC.org
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CITY OF UNION CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Union City for the purpose of considering the following project application: Zoning Code Text Amendment (AT-12-004), Administrative Use Permit (AUP-12008) and Update to the City’s “Policy Guidelines for Christmas Tree Sales Lots” The applicant, Robert Stanley of Stanley Family Trees, is seeking approval of: (1) a Municipal Code Text Amendment to the Private Institutional (PI) zoning district standards and to the Agricultural (A) zoning district standards to allow seasonal sales lots (holiday trees, pumpkin patches, etc.) through the Administrative Use Permit process; (2) a Municipal Code Text Amendment to the Commercial Districts standards to clarify that seasonal sales lots shall comply with the City’s “Policy Guidelines for Christmas Tree Sales Lots”; (3) an update to the City’s “Policy Guidelines for Christmas Tree Sales Lots”; and (4) an Administrative Use Permit to allow Stanley Family Tress to operate a seasonal holiday tree lot in the parking lot of the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, located at 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road (Tax Assessor Parcel #475-0148-002-00), which is located in a PI zoning district Notice is also given that the proposed text amendment is exempt from environmental review per Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which is a general exemption for projects with no potential for a significant effect on the environment. The remainder of the project is exempt from environmental review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e), Minor Alterations to Land. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, October 18, 2012 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. For further information on the above applications, contact Carmela Campbell, Planning Manager, at 510-675-5316. Written comments regarding these projects should be received by the Planning Division prior to Thursday, October 18, 2012. City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. JOAN MALLOY Economic & Community Development Director
BULK SALES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C. & B & P 24073 et seq.) ESCROW NO: 10186-PD DATE: September 27, 2012 Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a sale that may constitute a bulk sale has been or will be made. The individuals, partnership, or corporate names and the business addresses of the seller are: Razzaq A Gowani, Shamim Gowani and Sadia & Sadaf Corporation 31846 Alvarado Blvd, Union City, CA 94587 The individuals, partnership, or corporate names and the business addresses of the buyer are: Tuyet Huong Thi Pham 3373 Lindmuir Dr, San Jose, CA 95121 As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: NONE KNOWN The assets sold or to be sold are described in general as: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, ABC LICENSE & ALL OTHER ASSETS OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS: Ernies Wines And Liquors AND ARE LOCATED AT: 31846 Alvarado Blvd, Union City, CA 94587 . (a) The place, and date on or after which, the Bulk Sale is to be consummated: Business & Escrow Service Center, Inc. 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 310 San Jose, CA 95128 on or before 10/19/2012. (b) The last date to file claims is 10/18/2012, unless there is a liquor license transferring in which case claims may be filed until the date the license transfers. BUYER’S SIGNATURE: Tuyet Huong Thi Pham 10/2/12 CNS-2386690#
CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12644535 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Osvaldo Paredes for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Osvaldo Paredes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Osvaldo Paredes to Dario Oswaldo Juarez Lopez The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 11/16/12, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What Happenings City Voice - Fremont Date: Aug 21, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2379240# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12646683 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Abdullah Tareq Esmaeilzadeh for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Abdullah Tareq Esmaeilzadeh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Abdullah Tareq Esmaeilzadeh to Abdullah Tareq Amiri The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 12/21/2012, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice Date: September 06, 2012. WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2377873# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12645369 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Diep N Le, for change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Diep N Le filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Diep N Le to Jaden Le Bui The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 12/7/2012, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504
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The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice Date: August 27, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2377868# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12646687 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Abdul Rahman Esmaeilzadeh for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Abdul Rahman Esmaeilzadeh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Abdul Rahman Esmaeilzadeh to Abdul Rahman Amiri The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 12/21/2012, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Room 108, Hayward, CA 94541 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: September 06, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2377859# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12647253 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Radha Suryadevara for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Radha Suryadevara filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Radha Suryadevara to Radha Sankuratri The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 12/21/2012, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What’s Happening Tri-City Voice Date: Sep. 11, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2377825# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG-12645620 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Cleofe F. Orara in behalf of Autumn Maryann Moriana-Orara for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Cleofe F. Orara in behalf of Autumn Maryann Moriana-Orara filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Autumn Maryann Moriana-Orara to Autumn Maryann Orara-Moriana The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 12/7/2012 (Fri), Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Whats Happenings Tri City Voice - Fremont Date: Aug 28, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2/12 CNS-2373010#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469306 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: XTREME LAPTOPS PRO 35995 FREMONT BLVD #88 FREMONT CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA MAHAMOD AHMADZAI 35995 FREMONT BLVD #88 FREMONT CA 94536 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ MAHAMOD AHMADZAI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on SEP 06,2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County
Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/12 CNS-2387208# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 470061 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bayside Renovations, 34915 Skylark Dr., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Edmund J. Hess, 34915 Skylark Dr., Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ Eddy Hess This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 25, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/12 CNS-2386569# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469636 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILVERADO ENTERPRISE, 41264 ROBERTS AVE APT 81, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA SEJAL KARAVADIA, 41264 ROBERTS AVE APT 81, 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/ SEJAL KARAVADIA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/12 CNS-2386019# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 470127 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRECIOUS STEPS PRE-SCHOOL, 40448 VOGEL CT., FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA MADINA VICKI QUDDUS, 40448 VOGEL CT., 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 9/26/2012 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ MADINA VICKI QUDDUS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself 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). 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/12 CNS-2385884# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469890 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA HUASTECA CHIQUITA DBA RJ2 CATERING & PARTY RENTALS La Huasteca Chiquita DBA RJ2 Catering & Party Rentals, 7673 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Rafael Sanchez, 7675 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 Janice Justiniani Velez, 7675 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 This business is conducted by husband and wife The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rafael Sanchez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 20, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/12 CNS-2384446# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469750 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nami Alameda County South, 4974 Omar St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda, PO Box 7302, Fremont, CA 94537, County of Alameda Nami Acs, California, C3498938, 4974 Omar St., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/04/2012 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Joseph W. Rose, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 18, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/12 CNS-2384444# STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 411639 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: La Huasteca Chiquita Mini Market & Taqueria, 7673 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560
The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 06-04-2008 in the County of Alameda. Sanchez, Rafael, 859 Blair Ave., Apt. #2, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Velez, Janice Jostiniani, 859 Blair Ave., Apt. #2, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 This business was conducted by Co-partners. 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/ Rafael Sanchez /s/ Janice J. Velez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 20, 2012. 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/12 CNS-2384436# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469939 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Loza Transport, 19568 Hathaway Ave., Hayward, CA 94541, County of Alameda. Juan Loza, 19568 Hathaway Ave., Hayward, CA 94541. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Juan Loza, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 21, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/12 CNS-2383695# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469621-623 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Avatar Tech Pubs, 2. Avatar Technical Publications, 3. Desktop Effects, 2140 Peralta Blvd., Ste 206, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Patricia (Trish) M. McDermott, 4624 Kane Ct., Fremont, CA 94538 Donald W McDermott, 4624 Kane Ct., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by husband and wife The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/15/1990, Later (“renewal”) 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/ Patricia M. McDermott, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 17, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/12 CNS-2383671# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469785 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Daphne Delos Santos Insurance Agency, 33515 Western Avenue, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Daphne Delos Santos, 37171 Sycamore St. #1024, Newark, CA 94560 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/ Daphne Delos Santos, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 18, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/12 CNS-2381549# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469492 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Right Brain Promottionals, 4243 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda, 3984 Washington Blvd. #192, Fremont, CA 94538 Marvin Wong, 4243 Mowry Avenue, 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/ Marvin Wong This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 12, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/12 CNS-2380835# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469529 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dynamic Solutions Realty Referral, 285 Spetti Dr., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Amanda R. Chun, 285 Spetti Dr., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Amanda R. Chun This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 12, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/12 CNS-2380822# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469500 The following person(s) is (are) doing business
October 2, 2012
continued on page 40 as: B.A. NATURAL HEALING, 650 MOWRRY AVENUE, FREMONT, CA 94536 MAILING ADDRESS: 824 SNAPPER TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA SASHUANG XU, 824 SNAPPER TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94536 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ SASHUANG XU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2378659# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468786 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAL-TECH ENGINEERING SOLUTION, 331 WOODCREEK TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94539, County of ALAMEDA ADELES FAN, 331 WOODCREEK TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94539 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2012 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ ADELES FAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on AUGUST 21, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2378631# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469441 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Horizon Financial Associates, 39680 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda. Weritworth Enterprises, Inc., A California Corporation, 39680 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1988. 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/ George L. Duarte, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 11, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2378114# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469298 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: US Realty Group & Property Managment, 38485 Fremont Blvd., Suite A, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Michel R. Harris, 3535 Mowry Ave., 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 9/6/12 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Michel R. Harris, Broker This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 6, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2377808# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469289 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dream Designs, 35640 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Arilyn Morales, 35640 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Arilyn Morales This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 6, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2376234# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 469280 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Barebottom Golf and Sporting Goods, 3254 Mission View Dr., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda The Fun Tool Store 4 Pros, LLC, California, 3254 Mission View Dr., Fremont,CA 94538 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Richard W. Wariner, Operating Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on September 06, 2012. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious
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WILLIAM MARSHAK
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oters are about to be bombarded by a bevy of slick and costly brochures from candidates vying for election. Proponents and opponents of measures and propositions will join the flurry of mail, door hangers, etc. Included in almost every one will be a list of organizations and individuals that have agreed to an endorsement. Whether these people or groups have a complete grasp of the consequences of their endorsement is problematic since some individuals lend their name to a friend, colleague or business associate through loyalty or possible political influence. Political Action Groups with impressive names may actually be controlled by a few individuals with non-disclosed vested interests. In some cases, the philosophy, voting record and politics of a candidate or intent of a proposition doesn’t even enter into the equation. Organizations that endorse candidates, especially those who purport to be separate and independent of a sponsoring group, may borrow the prestige and power of the parent group, but actually represent opinions of just a few individuals with special interests. This reminds me of childhood pickup football and baseball games. I remember when playing with friends, choosing sides was an important ritual before the game began. Some players were well recognized for their prowess and highly valued while others required strategic thought by the “captain.” The type of game and previous experience guided most choices, but there were always additional factors to be considered to achieve a winning balance of players. If the captain was unsure of the next selection, he or she would query those already selected for advice.
Confidant prejudices [endorsements] would not necessarily be the deciding factor, but were certainly worth examination. The decision maker, however, knew that sometimes this guidance was influenced by factors which were not of benefit to the team. A good captain also knew that when new players or those who may had undergone a significant change were part of the mix, it was especially difficult to make wise and appropriate decisions. There was always a chance that an undervalued player would make a critical contribution, carrying the team to victory. The unexpected often could and did happen; this was a thrilling part of the game. Voters are captains of ballot decisions; each vote can have a significant effect on the election game. Endorsements offer advice, but the final decision is made in the voting booth. Some group endorsements are easily associated with an issue and argument. For instance, Proposition 30 and 38, although different in how they approach funding, are designed to increase revenue for schools and therefore attract political groups representing those who obviously gain or lose from passage. Motivation behind some endorsements however, is a bit more difficult to uncover. In the past, many assumed that news organizations were informed and savvy bellwethers. After all, some reasoned, reporters covered local, regional, state and national political events and personalities on a regular basis; they should be more aware of the consequences of elections than the average citizen. Unfortunately, this assumption has lost credibility as these groups have coalesced into mega corporations and, in many cases, lost touch with the local landscape. Still some voters go to the polls with a list of “recommended” positions and candidates in hand, giving little thought to who authored the suggestions and why they are being asked to vote in a particular way. Arguments and conflicting claims can be confusing so a quick check of a recommended slate of candidates and propositions may be seen as an easy fix. For example, business oriented individuals might rely on business organizations for advice. But the composition and bias of different types and sizes of businesses
can radically change how candidates and propositions are viewed. Organized groups that spawn “independent” political action committees may actually have strong connections and hidden bias not representative of the organization itself. It pays to look a bit closer at who is involved in promoting particular candidates and propositions. Taking time to look at the composition of organizations that purport to represent voter interests can be telling. A quick trip to a website or critical reading of campaign material, mailings by League of Women Voters or other well respected groups can provide valuable information. Voting by name familiarity, political affiliation or catchy slogans rarely results in government by the people. It simply perpetuates government by default. Blind adherence to incumbency or nonspecific generalizations is ineffectual. There are many critical decisions on this November’s ballot. We, the voters have a month to make our choices. It’s time to start looking now. Tri-City Voice rarely makes endorsements. Although our editors and reporters are well acquainted with the communities we serve, we understand and honor differing opinions of who is the best candidate or what ballot measures will best serve our readers. We also respect the right and duty of voters to make informed decisions that are not biased by our prejudices.
Remember that when you, the voter, place a checkmark by a candidate or proposition, it can have a significant effect on your future – financial and quality of life. Isn’t it reasonable to examine why endorsements are made and who is making them?
PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach FEATURES Julie Grabowski GOVERNMENT Simon Wong TRAVEL & DINING Sharon Marshak PHOTOGRAPHERS Cassandra Broadwin Mike Heightchew Don Jedlovec DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Gerry Johnston
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Students to receive important information on private loans SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR Legislation by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) requiring colleges and universities to provide basic information about private loans to students, so they can make better decisions about financing their educations, has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2013. Responding to growing concern about rising student debt, Corbett authored Senate Bill 1289 to help students and their families assess the costs of borrowing for college and how to manage it. Corbett, who is a parent of a college student and attended college herself in California, said she has been alarmed to hear stories from constituents about the difficulty of paying for higher education and the tremendous burden of those who have to borrow heavily to do it. Students are borrowing twice what they did a decade ago. The average debt of students who graduated in 2010 is $25,250. Federal and private student-loan debt is approaching $1 trillion and has surpassed both auto-loan and credit-card debt. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett.
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Fremont PD Burglary Report the glove that covers his wrists are black. Loss was tools. At 4:37 a.m., Officers responded to a verified alarm at the Union 76 Station located at 35550 Fremont Boulevard (Brookvale/Cabrillo area). Officers arrived and found the front door glass and been removed and entry was made. The owner responded and did not report any loss. Video surveillance showed two suspects with the faces covered who were both wearing gloves. At 9:15 a.m., Officers responded to the Arco station on the 35900 block of Fremont Boulevard (Brookvale/Cabrillo area) to take a commercial burglary report. This is the same shopping center as the report listed above. The reporting party stated that unknown suspect(s) attempted to make entry into the location sometime overnight between 11:00 p.m. and 5:45 a.m., but were unsuccessful. September 15 At 7:40 a.m., Officers responded to the Extended Stay located at 5375 Farwell Place (Glenmoor area), to take a commercial burglary report. Sometime during the night an unknown suspect entered a room and took the belongings of a guest. Loss was small electronics, luggage and cash. September 16 At 2:01 a.m., Officers responded to a verified alarm on the 42700 block of Boscell Road. (West Industrial area). Officers had originally been called to the Saddle Rack night club located on Boscell Road on the report of a fight. As officers were arriving, they could hear an audible alarm coming from a nearby business. Shortly after arriving at the Saddle Rack, the alarm company notified dispatch that they were receiving an alert of motion and glass breakage. Officers responded to the call and found that entry had been made via a large glass pane near an entry point. Video was reviewed remotely and it showed that suspect(s) entered a locked area within the building and removed Intel CPU chips that had been secured. Suspect 1 is described as a male, 5'10 - 6'00 tall, 230lbs (large stomach), wearing a black ski mask, gray gloves, black hooded sweatshirt with red lettering on the front, black pants, and black shoes. Unknown race. Suspect 2 is described as a male, 5'10 - 6'00 tall, 230 lbs (Large stomach), wearing a black ski mask, gray gloves, black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and gray shoes. If you have information about one of the above listed incidents or any other incident you believe has occurred in Fremont, please contact us at fremontpolice@fremont.gov, by phone at 790-6900 or learn how to send an anonymous tip at www.fremontpolice.org/tip.
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information (510) 745-1477 Tuesday, October 2 9:45-11:05Preschool Storytimes UNION CITY 1:30 – 2:30 Mission Hills Middle School, 250 Tamarack Dr., UNION CITY 2:45 – 3:30 Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 - 9th St., UNION CITY 4:50 – 5:30 Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., UNION CITY 5:40 – 6:20 Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, UNION CITY Wednesday, October 3 3:00 – 4:00 Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., FREMONT 4:15 – 4:50 Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlite Way & Turquoise St, Warm Springs, FREMONT 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT Thursday, October 4 10:00–10:35 Preschool Storytimes UNION CITY 10:45–11:15 Preschool Storytimes UNION CITY 1:55 – 2:20 Preschool Storytimes SAN LORENZO 2:45 – 3:40 Bay School, 2001 Bockman Rd., SAN LORENZO Monday, October 8 10:00–10:25 Preschool Storytimes FREMONT 10:25–10:50 Peace Academy, Peace Terrace, FREMONT 1:30 – 2:00 Acacia Creek Retirement Community, 34400 Mission Blvd., UNION CITY
2:45 – 3:45 Ardenwood School, 33955 Emilia Lane, FREMONT 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, FREMONT Tuesday, October 9 9:45–10:15 Preschool Storytimes UNION CITY 10:45–11:15 Preschool Storytimes FREMONT 2:15 – 3:00 Preschool Storytimes NEWARK 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., FREMONT 5:50 – 6:40 Booster Park, Gable Dr. & McDuff Ave., FREMONT Wednesday, October 10 12:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, 4620 Mattos Drive, FREMONT 3:50 – 4:20 California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., FREMONT 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT
Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, October 17 1:45-3:00 Foothill School, 1919 Landess Ave., MILPITAS 3:15-3:45 Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., MILPITAS
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Calvary Assembly of Milpitas 130 Piedmont Rd. Milpitas (408) 946-5464 www.camilpitas.org Christian Life Center 33527 Western Ave., Union City 510-489-7045 Convergence House of Prayer 40645 Fremont Blvd., Ste 16, Fremont 510-656-2335 www.ichop.org Harbor Light Church 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-744-2233 www.harborlight.com Light of the World Christian Center Assembly of God 43297 Osgood Rd., Fremont 510-651-5922 Templo De La Cruz All services in English 24362 Thomas Ave., Hayward 510-886-1644 www.tdlc.org
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Shiloh Baptist Church 22582 South Garden Ave., Hayward 510-783-4066 shilohbc @sbcglobal.net Warm Springs Church 111 E. Warren Ave., Fremont 510-657-4082 www.warmspringschurch.org
BUDDHIST Buddhanusorn Thai Temple 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2294 Purple Lotus Temple 30139 Industrial Pkwy SW, Unit J&K, Hayward 510-489-8868 www.plbs.org/www.purplelotus.org So. Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-471-2581 www.sacbc.org
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Christ Community Church of Milpitas 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8000 www.cccmilpitas.org
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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
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Discovery Fremont 38891 Mission Blvd. (@ Walnut), Fremont 510-797-7689
Holy Spirit Catholic Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-1660 www.holyspiritfremont.org
East Bay Christian Fellowship 1111 H Street, Union City 510-487-0605 www.ebcf.net
Old Mission San Jose Church 43266 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-1797
Emmanuel Mission Church 5885 Smith Ave., Newark (510) 793-6332 www.cmalliance.org
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 41933 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-657-4043 www.guadalupe-parish.org
Family Bible Fellowship 37620 Filbert St., Newark 510-505-1735 www.fbfministries.org
Berean Baptist Church 2929 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-792-3928
St Anne Catholic Church 32223 Cabello St., Union City (510) 471-7766
Calvary Baptist Church 28924 Ruus Rd., Hayward 510-589-9677
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8100
Chinese Independent Baptist Church 37365 Centralmont Pl., Fremont 510-796-0114 www.cibcfremont.org
St. James the Apostle 34700 Fremont Blvd. (w. of Decoto Rd.), Fremont 510-792-1962 www.sjapostle.net
Fremont Asian Christian Church Meets Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont 510-795-2828 www.fremontasianchristianchurch.org
Alder Avenue Baptist Church 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont 510-797-3305 www.alderavebc.com
Christ Centered Missionary Baptist Church 22979 Maud Ave., Hayward Community Church of Hayward 26555 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-782-8593
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 279 S. Main St., Milpitas 408-262-2546 www.sjbparish.org
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Fairway Park Baptist Church 425 Gresel St., Hayward 510-471-0200 www.FPBC.org
Home of Christ Church 35479 Dumbarton Ct., Newark 510-742-6848 www.hoc6.org
First Baptist Church of Newark 6320 Dairy Ave., Newark 510-793-4810
Silicon Valley Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-668-1989 www.svacnewark.org
Heritage Baptist Church 2960 Merced St., San Leandro 510-357-7023 www.hbc.org Landmary Missionary Baptist Church 573 Bartlett Ave., Hayward 510-918-0663 www.LMBCHAYWARD.org Memorial Baptist Church 4467 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont 510/657-5522 www.bmaca.org/fremont2.html Mission Peak Baptist Church 41354 Roberts Ave., Fremont 510-656-5311 www.missionpeakbaptist.org Mission Way Baptist Church 38891 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 797-7689 New Hope Baptist Church 925 F St., Union City 510-487-7472 Palma Ceia Baptist Church 28605 Ruus Road, Hayward 510-786-2866 www.palmaceiachurch.org Park Victoria Baptist Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-263-9000 www.parkvictoria.org Pathway Community Church 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-797-7910 www.pathwaycommunity.info Resurrection Baptist Church 1221 Pacific Ave., San Leandro 510.363.3085 www.therbchurch.org
CHRISTIAN Abundant Grace Community Church meets at SDA Church 32441, Pulaski Dr, Hayward (650)575-3345 http://www.abundantgcc.org/ Bay Area Dream Center 22100 Princeton St., Hayward Calvary Bible Church of Milpitas 1757 Houret Ct., Milpitas 408-262-4900 www.calvarybiblechurch.us Calvary Chapel Hayward 1244 B St., Hayward 510-396-0318 www.calvaryhayward.com Calvary Chapel San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd San Leandro 510-421-3207 www.calvarysanleandro.com Cedar Blvd. Neighborhood Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-791-8555 www.cbnc.net Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building, 220 S. Main St. Milpitas (650) 834-3776
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Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0123 www.gofcc.org Fremont Journey of Faith Church 39009 Cindy St., Fremont 510-793-2100 www.jof-fremont.com Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry MultiCultural Worship 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-552-4476 gssam@sbcglobal.net. Great Exchange Covenant Church Fremont (GRX) Sunday Services at Cabello Elementary School 4500 Cabello St., Union City www.grxfremont.org Hayward First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-732-0777 Hillside Alliance Church 944 Central Blvd. Hayward (510) 889-1501 www.hillsidealliance.org Hope Lighthouse Foursquare church 36883 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-796-0730 InRoads Christian Church 3111 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0251 www.inroadschurch.com Jyoti Fellowship church Located in First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-427-0491 Liberty Church International Veteran’s Bldg., 37154 Second St. (Fremont Niles) 510-324-1400 www.libertyvision.org Mount Olive Ministries 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 408-262-0506 www.mt-olive.org New Covenant Evangelistic Christian Center 3801 Smith St., Union City 510-487-0886
New Life Church 4130 Technology Pl., Fremont 510-657-9191 Newlifechurchofsf.org Our Father’s House 42776 Albrae St., Fremont 510-796-1117 www.ourfathershousefremont.org Resonate Church Forest Park Elementary School 34400 Maybird Circle, Fremont 510-713-8703 www.resonatemovement.org Resonate Church at the Fremont Adult School 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont ROADMAP FELLOWSHIP International Best Western Plus Inn 360 W. 'A' St.,Hayward 510-574-5663 San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church 615 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro 510-483-9455 www.slzjcc.org Solid Rock Church of God In Christ 5970 Thornton Ave., Newark 510-791-7625 www.solidrockcogic.org Tree of Life. Lord's Harvest Christian Church 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-6133 www.living-tree.org WORD OF LIFE - A Foursquare Church 1675 Graham Ave., Newark 510-754-9438
CHRISTIAN (ESPANOL) Arbol de Vida 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2140 Iglesia Apostolica de Union City 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org Iglesia Biblica El Faro 280 Mowry Ave., Fremont Estudio Bíblico 510-585-1701 lbfchurch.org Ministerios Cosecha "Fuente de Vida" 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 573-1800 mcofremont@yahoo.com Mision Hispana Esperanza Viva 4673 Thornton Ave. Suite P, Fremont 510-754-5618 www.esperanzaviva.org
CHRISTIAN FILIPINO Christian Fellowship International Church (Meets in the Park Victoria Baptist Church bldg.) 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-386-2215 http://cficmilpitas.multiply.com/ Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building) 220 S. Main St., Milpitas 650-834-3776 Light By The Mountain Church 606 H St., Union City 510-378-0159 Word International Ministries 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-366-5995 www.wordinternational.com
CHRISTIAN INDONESIAN Graceful Christian Community Church At Immanuel Presbyterian Church 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-792-1831 www.gracefulcommunity.org
Adonai Indonesian Christian Fellowship 2603 Quail Ct., Union City 510-475-5377
CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Niles Discovery Church 255 H St., Fremont 510-797-0895 nilesdiscoverychurch.org
CHRISTIAN REFORMED Christ’s Community Church 25927 Kay Ave., Hayward 510-782-6010 ccchayward@sbcglobal.net
EPISCOPAL St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terr., Fremont 510-797-1492 www.saintj.com Holy Cross Episcopal Church Heyer and Center St., Castro Valley 510 - 889-7233 www.holycrosscv.org
EVANGELICAL COVENANT South Bay Community Church 47385 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont 510-490-9500 www.sobcc.org
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA Newark Community Church 37590 Sycamore St., Newark 510-796-7729 www.newarkcommunitychurch.org Asian Indian Church Ministries Meet at Newark Community Church 510-795-7770 www.asianindianchurchministries.org
HINDU TEMPLE Paramahamsa Nithyananda Meditation - Sundays 451 Los Coches St., Milpitas 510-813 6474 www.LifeBliss.org Shreemaya Krishnadham 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas 408-586-0006 www.bayvp.org
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
October 2, 2012 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 (Behind Wendy’s) 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo 510-278-2555 Sch 278-2598 www.calvaryslz.com Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510-797-3724 www.Ctkfremont.org Epiphany Lutheran Church ELCA 16248 Carolyn St., San Leandro 510-278-5133 www.eastbayepiphany.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward Iglesia Luterana "El Buen Pastor" 510-782-0872 www.gslchayward.org 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
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Hope Lutheran Church 3800 Beard Rd., Fremont 510-793-8691 http://hopelutheranfremont.org/
Central Church of Christ 38069 Martha Avenue, #100 Fremont 510-792-2858
Memorial Lutheran Chapel for the Deaf 874 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-276-3860
Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-651-0301 www.crossroadsfremont.org
Messiah Lutheran Church 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward WWW.messiahhayward.org 510-782-6727
Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-936-1423 www.gracechurchfremont.org
Oromo Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Hacienda Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-7980 ollibuse@yahoo.com Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-657-3191 www.oslfremont.com
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church/School 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-793-3366 www.popfremont.org St. Steven Lutheran Church 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.southhaywardumc.org First United Methodist Church 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-490-0200 www.fremont-methodist.org South Hayward UMC 628 Schafer Rd., Hayward (510) 780-9599 www.southhaywardumc.org St. Paul United Methodist 33350 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-3990 www.stpaulumcfremont.org VICTORY CENTER A.M.E. ZION CHURCH 33450 Ninth Street- Union City 510-429-8700
MUSLIM Islamic Society of East Bay 33330 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-4732 www.iseb.org
NON DENOMINATIONAL Cathedral of Faith–Milpitas Service held at: Curtner Elementary School 275 Redwood Ave., Milpitas www.cathedraloffaith.org
First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-797-8811 www.newarkpres.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
First Presbyterian Church San Leandro 180 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 510-483-2772 FPCSanLeandro.org Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Fremont 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-494-8020 www.ipcf.net Irvington Presbyterian Church 4181 Irvington Ave. (corner Chapel & Irvington), Fremont 510-657-3133 New Bridges Presbyterian Church 26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward 510-786-9333 newbridgespresby@gmail.com
REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA
New Birth Christian Ministry Center 3565 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-782-1937 New Seed of Faith Ministry 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont www.nsofm.com 510 612-4832
New Hope Community Church 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-0430 www.newhopefremont.org
RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Center For Spiritual LivingFremont 40155 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-656-9955 www.CSL-Fremont.org
Revelation Christian Fellowship 1670 Orchard Ave., San Leandro 510-352-4707 www.revelationcf.org
SALVATION ARMY
True Jesus Church 1190 Davis St., San Leandro 510-522-2125 www.tjc.org
Hayward Citadel Corps 430 A St., Hayward 510- 581 - 6444
Victory Outreach Fremont 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-683-4660 info@vofremont.org
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
The Tri-Cities Corps 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-793-6319 Korean Congregation Army 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510 - 793 - 6319
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
St. Christina Orthodox Church 3612 Peralta Ave., Fremont 510-739-0908 www.stchristinaorthodox.org
Community Seventh-Day Church 606 H St., Union City 510-429-8446 www.unioncity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/
PENTECOSTAL Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward 510-783-9377 www.gladtidingscogic.com
East Bay Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church 32441 Pulaski Dr., Hayward 510-324-1597
Union City Apostolic Church 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org
Fremont Chinese Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1301 Mowry, Fremont 415-585-4440 or 408-616-9535
PRESBYTERIAN
Milpitas Adventist Center 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 408 726-5331 www.milpitas.netadventist.org
Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-793-3575 www.cpcfremont.org
SIKHISM Fremont Gurdwara 300 Gurdwara Rd., Fremont 510-790-0177 www.fremontgurdwara.org
UNITARIAN Mission Peak UU Congregation (meets at FUMC's Cole Hall) 2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-252-1477 www.mpuuc.org
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St. @ Grove Way, Hayward 510-582-9533 www.edenucc.com Filipino American United Church of Christ 4587 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-797-8408 filamucc@sbcglobal.net Filipino-American Evangelical UCC Meets at: Fremont Community Center 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont 510-487-3891 www.faeucc.org Fremont Congregational Church 38255 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-3970 www.fremontucc.net Niles Discovery Church 255 H St., Fremont 510-797-0895 www.nccucc.org San Lorenzo Community Church 945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 510-276-4808 The Little Brown Church 141 Kilkare Rd., Sunol 925-862-2004 www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org United Church of Hayward 30540 Mission Blvd. Hayward (510) 471-4452 www.haywarducc.org
UNITY CHURCH Unity of Fremont 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont (in the future home of Niles Discovery Church 510-797-5234 www.unityoffremont.org
VIETNAMESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Vietnamese Christian & Missionary Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-623-9063 www.htnewark.org
First Presbyterian Church of Hayward 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley (510) 581-6203 http://firstpreshayward.com
Final components of California Homeowner Bill of Rights signed into law SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on September 25, 2012 that Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the final parts of the California Homeowner Bill of Rights. The Governor signed the following: Senate Bill 1474 by Senator Loni Hancock, DBerkeley, which gives the Attorney General’s office the ability to use a statewide grand jury to investigate and indict the perpetrators of financial crimes involving victims in multiple counties. Assembly Bill 1950, by Assemblymember Mike Davis, D-Los Angeles, which extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting mortgage related crimes from one year to three years, giving the Department of Justice and local District Attorneys the time needed to investigate and prosecute complex mortgage fraud crimes. Assembly Bill 2610 by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, which requires purchasers of foreclosed homes to give tenants at least 90 days before starting eviction proceedings. If the tenant has a fixed-term lease,
the new owner must honor the lease unless the owner demonstrates that certain exceptions intended to prevent fraudulent leases apply. Previously signed into law were three other components of the Homeowner Bill of Rights. Assembly Bill 2314, by Assemblymember Wilmer Carter (D-Rialto), provides additional tools to local governments and receivers to fight blight caused by multiple vacant homes in neighborhoods. Two additional bills, which came out of a twohouse conference committee, provide protections for borrowers and struggling homeowners, including a restriction on dual-track foreclosures, where a lender forecloses on a borrower despite being in discussions over a loan modification to save the home. The bills also guarantee struggling homeowners a single point of contact at their lender with knowledge of their loan and direct access to decision makers. All aspects of the California Homeowner Bill of Rights will take effect on January 1, 2013. For more information, visit http://oag.ca.gov
SUBMITTED BY MIRIAM LENS The City of Hayward seeks individuals interested in serving on a new task force and who represent all age groups and community sectors. The General Plan Task Force will provide input to City staff during the development of the new General Plan. Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications has been extended to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Revised qualifying criteria have also been issued. Prospective applicants must be residents of the incorporated area of Hayward and registered voters. Applicants may be a member of another Hayward commission or committee, excluding the Planning Commission. Applications are valid for one year from the date of receipt and are public record. Prospective applicants must be committed to serve on the Task Force and attend regular meetings for approximately the next 18 months. Appointees must agree to complete ethics training and training associated with the City’s harassment policy within six months of appointment. Interested individuals may obtain applications from the Office of the City Clerk, 777 B Street, Hayward, California 94541, by calling (510) 583-4400, or by visiting www.hayward-ca.gov/GENERALPLAN/. After an initial screening, applicants will be interviewed and appointed by the Hayward City Council in October 2012. The Office of the City Clerk will notify qualified applicants of the date and time of interviews.
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10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year Rotary Club of Niles We meet Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Washington Hospital West 2500 Mowry Ave. Conrad Anderson Auditorium, Fremont www.nilesrotary.org
(510) 739-1000
Rotary Club Mission San Jose Fridays at 12:15 p.m. Papillon Restaurant 37296 Mission Blvd. Fremont (510) 656-5056 Visit our club. See why we joined for business & fellowship and stayed to change the world.
We welcome new members
Kennedy High School Flea Market First Saturday Every Month Except January 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. All Spaces $20 For more info call 510-657-4070 x27150 bsterling@fremont.k12.ca.us 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont
Country Club of Washington Township Women’s Club First Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. October through June St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terrace (off Thornton Ave., Fremont) maryingold06@sbcglobal.net (510)656-2521
FREE FILMS AND PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS Screenings on the Second Saturday of each month except August 1:30pm, Niles Discovery Church 255 H Steet at 3rd 510-797-0895 www.TriCityPerspectives.org
Having trouble controlling the way you eat? Today there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Centerville Presbyterian Church, Room E-204 4360 Central Ave., Fremont Teri M. 510-757-8214 www.foodaddicts.org
Fremont Cribbage Club teaches cribbage to new players & tournament cribbage to all players of any skill level every Tues. 6:15pm at Round Table Pizza 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville Email:cribbagegr43@yahoo.com Or call Tracy (510) 793-6472 American Cribbage Congress www.cribbage.org
Is Food a Problem for You? Overeaters Anonymous NO dues - NO fees - NO diets Monday 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Ter, Fremont Saturday 10:30 a.m. - Noon 1st Presbyterian Church 35450 Newark Blvd, Newark southernalamedacountyoa.org
Union City Football & Cheer League Season 2012
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) Domestic Violence Support Group (Drop In & FREE)
For more information call Colt Hotline (510) 441-8235 or Check our our website www.ucflcolts.org We are also looking for Cheer & Football Coaches
Angel Children’s Choir Accepting New Members Ages 7-14 Vocal Training - Music Theory Instrument Group Public Performance Saturday 9:30am-12Noon Newark Neighborhood Church 510-791-8555 or details www.cbncangelchildrenschoir.com
Tue & Thur 7 pm – 9 pm Fri 9:15 am – 11 am 1900 Mowry, 4th Fl. Fremont Office (510) 574-2250 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org
Help Eliminate Hunger & Food Insecurity Your donation is tax deductible Tri-City Volunteers 37350 Joseph Street, Fremont Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Closed 12 PM - 1PM Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 tri-cityvolunteers.org
Calvary Lutheran Church and School 1st Annual Fall Craft Fair 17200 Via Magdalena, SLZ Sat 10/6 10am-4pm Sun 10/7 11am-3:30pm Homemade Holiday Crafts Raffles/ Winners do not need to be present. Table Rentals available Contact School 510-278-2598
New Life Community Church "Transforming Lives" Worship Service: 4PM Sunday Community Group: 7PM Friday 39370 Civic Center Dr. #119 www.newlifeeastbay.org rwong@newlifeeastbay.org contact: 510-432-9250 A church for the Tri-City! Caregivers of loved ones with Serious Mental Illness NAMI-Alameda County offers a free 12 week course beginning September 8th from 9:00 to 11:30 Union City. Registration required. Call Peggy Rahman at 510-825-1564 e-mail nami-ac@mhaac.org http://nami-acnews.blogspot.com http://www.namialamedacounty.org
FREE Restraining Order Clinic (Domestic Violence) Mon @ San Leandro PD 9am-Noon Tues @ Hayward PD 1–4 pm Wed @ SAVE’s Office 9am-1pm Office (510) 574-2250 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org
Sat. Oct. 6th - 10am-5pm Behind Mission San Jose Dominican Sisters Olive Grove Live Music - Food - Beer/Wine Special Olive Oil & Specialty Vendors - Food Demonstrations Arts & Craft - Kids Area - Prizes Drawings - Fun www.msjchamber.org
Services and programs for all ages. High Holiday Season begins Sept 8th. We welcome you to explore Temple Beth Torah, an inclusive Reform community. For details, call us or visit web page www.bethtorah-fremont.org (510) 656-7141
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
Are You Troubled By Someone's Drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen are here to help. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We share our experience, strength, and hope. www.ncwsa.org for a meeting near you, or call (510) 276-2270, or email Easyduz@gmail.com.
Home Craft Fair October 4,5,6, Thurday 10am-6pm Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm 1608 Via Sarita, San Lorenzo (Follow Signs on Bockman Road) Hundreds of Handmade Gifts for Giving and Keeping
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments)
11th Annual Olive Festival
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Our readers can post information including: Activities Announcements For sale Garage sales Group meetings Lost and found For the extremely low cost of $10 for up to 10 weeks, your message will reach thousands of friends and neighbors every Friday in the TCV printed version and continuously online. TCV has the right to reject any posting to the Community Bulletin Board. Payment must be received in advance.
Tues 8/21, 9/4 & 18, 10/2 & 16 Bronco Billy’s @ Grimmer/Blacow * * 7 – 8 p.m. NO cover charge https://eastbaytradjazz.org 657-0243 for info & verify times Mission Gold Jazz Band @ Sunol Jazz Cafe 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7 – 9 p.m.
in Plain English 7-9pm Tuesdays except 8/14 36054 Niles Blvd. 650-556-6428 Meditation, discussion, Q&A with Ajahn Guna, American Buddhist monk in Ajahn Chah Thai Forest Tradition. All are welcome. Free.
Help Eliminate Hunger & Food Insecurity Your donation is tax deductible Tri-City Volunteers 37350 Joseph Street, Fremont Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Closed 12 PM - 1PM Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 tri-cityvolunteers.org
Shout out to your community
East Bay Youth Jazz Band JAZZINATORS
Meditation, Buddhism
DONATE YOUR COMPUTERS DONATE YOUR CELL PHONES
510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com
FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 Young Eagles Hayward Airport various Saturdays www.vaa29.org Please call with questions (510) 703-1466 youngeagles29@aol.com
Serious Mental Illness Free 12 week course for caregivers of someone with a serious mental illness starting Jan 5, 2021 from 9:00-11:30 in Fremont. Registration required. Contact: Joe Rose at 510-378-1578 or Email Joerose707@yahoo.com http://NAMI-f2f.blogspot.com http://www.NAMI.org/F2F
Celebrate Recovery Free yourself from any hurt, hang-up or habit Join us at 33450 9th Street Union City Thursdays, 7pm - 9pm or call anytime 510-586-5747 or 510-520-2769
Play Easybridge!
American Legion Auxiliary
Learn the world’s greatest game! Four free lessons! Everyone is welcome. Bring a partner or come alone. Marina Community Center, San Leandro, Sept. 29-1pm Ongoing classes/games Fremont & Hayward Jan Hollowell – 510-783-8678
We meet the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm Niles Veterans Building 37154 2nd Street, Fremont susan.peters251@yahoo.com 510656-6848
Become the speaker & leader you want to be Citizens for Better Communicators (CBC) Toastmasters
Friendship Force Quarterly meetings Homestays abroad Hosting visitors “Changing the way you see the world” www.ffsfba.org www.thefriendshipforce.org 510-794-6844
Guests and Visitors welcome Saturdays 10:15am Unitek College Room 141 4580 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont 510-862-0893
Talent Show Irving Presbyterian Church 4181 Irvington Ave., Fremont Saturday, Nov 3 - 7pm If you have a Talent and want to perform contact us. All Are Invited ipctalentshow@yahoo.com 510-657-3133
HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 09 Highest $: 750,000 Median $: 545,000 Lowest $: 317,000 Average $: 535,444 ADDRESS
Bikeway design restrictions relaxed SUBMITTED BY JEFF BARBOSA The Governor signed AB 819, a bill supported by a number of cycling organizations across the state, as well as the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. “The bill will lead to more creative bikeway designs across the state,” said bill sponsor Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski. Before, local agencies had to meet the restrictions of the California High-
way Design Manual. “There are many in the biking community who believe there is so much more we can be doing to promote safe bicycling.” AB 819 amends the Streets and Highways Code to direct Caltrans to establish a procedure for experimentation with bikeway design for the Highway Design Manual. Local agencies will be permitted to request approval to use non-standard planning, design and construction features for purposes of research, experimentation and verification.
ZIP
20133 Anita Avenue 3250 Hertlein Place 18938 Walnut Road 19405 Buren Place 22539 Canyon Ridge Place 5519 Gold Creek Drive 5439 Greenridge Road 4956 Heyer Avenue 3630 Pinon Canyon Court
94546 94546 94546 94552 94552 94552 94552 94552 94552
SOLD FOR BDS
417,000 650,000 370,000 545,000 750,000 720,000 615,000 317,000 435,000
3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
1269 2389 1713 1887 2352 2590 1834 1008 1607
1952 2000 1949 2000 1998 1997 1960 1951 1996
08-22-12 08-22-12 08-22-12 08-22-12 08-20-12 08-23-12 08-22-12 08-23-12 08-22-12
FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 34 Highest $: 1,100,000 Median $: Lowest $: 185,000 Average $: ADDRESS
35244 Adriano Street 4073 Becerra Drive 38494 Berkeley Common
ZIP
94536 94536 94536
SOLD FOR BDS
475,000 385,000 306,000
3 4 3
445,000 511,500
SQFT
BUILT
1240 1476 1430
1965 08-20-12 1971 08-21-12 1979 08-20-12
CLOSED
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continued from page 12 36001 Caxton Place 94536 4117 Central Avenue 94536 35643 Chaplin Drive 94536 37818 Jasmine Court 94536 385 L Street 94536 35210 Lancero Street 94536 495 School Street 94536 18 Sea Crest Terrace 94536 4462 Cahill Street 94538 4319 Carol Avenue 94538 42115 Edgewood Street 94538 39993 Fremont Boulevard #30 94538 4346 Gina Street 94538 43351 Montrose Avenue 94538 4415 Sloat Road 94538 46961 Bradley Street 94539 3216 Bruce Drive 94539 48942 Green Valley Road 94539 226 Racoon Court 94539 46883 Shale Common #129 94539 5012 Crandallwood Drive 94555 4905 Deep Creek Road 94555 3796 Fulmar Terrace 94555 4152 Gordon Street 94555 3429 Lake Arrowhead Avenue 94555 3915 Lake Tahoe Terrace 94555 5884 Northland Terrace 94555 34461 Raindeer Court 94555 4559 Roderigo Court 94555 5348 Tacoma Common 94555 4156 Trinidad Terrace 94555
590,000 607,000 730,000 910,000 445,000 410,000 581,000 280,000 300,000 603,000 630,000 265,000 365,000 300,000 400,000 666,000 810,000 1,100,000 791,500 310,000 615,000 638,000 425,000 385,000 450,000 185,000 656,500 360,000 664,500 440,000 312,500
3 3 4 4 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 4
1523 2131 2173 2754 966 1108 1580 1254 1335 1251 1232 1360 1450 1112 1626 1462 1536 3438 1960 936 1589 1532 1407 1090 1300 1104 1839 1372 1498 1250 1474
HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 21 Highest $: 630,000 Median $: Lowest $: 130,000 Average $: ADDRESS
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2896 Berta Drive 3198 Kelly Street 22137 Montgomery Street 2174 Morrow Street 434 Palmer Avenue 155 Poplar Avenue 18752 Standish Avenue 28861 Bay Heights Road 25825 Bryn Mawr Avenue 27504 East 10th Street 27510 East 10th Street 26867 Gading Road 27851 Pompano Avenue 15 Quist Avenue 27505 Tampa Avenue #54 2706 Bal Harbor Lane 27865 Coronado Way 27327 Marigold Court 25309 Meredith Court 2736 Seadrift Lane 27510 Stromberg Court
94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94542 94542 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545
SOLD FOR BDS
136,500 430,000 269,000 394,500 345,500 240,000 310,000 630,000 215,000 275,000 335,000 220,000 190,000 310,000 130,000 324,000 226,500 183,000 380,000 555,000 142,000
2 4 3 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3
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1040 Big Bear Court 1726 Blue Spruce Way 2101 Calle Vista Verde 948 Cameron Circle 1224 Gingerwood Drive 1445 Gingerwood Drive 1381 Lassen Avenue 156 Marylinn Drive 203 Parc Place Drive 126 Poppy Court
95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035
SOLD FOR BDS
489,000 96,500 635,000 690,000 695,000 450,000 475,000 355,000 413,500 301,000
2 5 3 3 4 3 5 4 3 3
ZIP
36551 Beutke Drive 94560 6304 Buena Vista Drive #C 94560 5707 Civic Terrace Avenue 94560 36381 Concord Street 94560 5093 Dorking Court 94560 6234 Joaquin Murieta Avenue #A94560 6009 Joaquin Murieta Avenue #F94560 38862 Jonquil Drive 94560 6170 Madelaine Drive 94560 35677 Scarborough Drive 94560 36038 Toulouse Street 94560 36384 Tudor Place 94560
SOLD FOR BDS
375,000 216,000 390,000 340,000 630,000 390,000 205,000 521,000 260,000 550,000 350,000 485,000
3 2 2 3 5 3 2 4 3 4 3 4
275,000 297,190 BUILT
CLOSED
890 1761 1490 1154 3489 1050 1164 1662 1081 1000 1658 1317 1128 1119 1656 1736 2457 1254
1947 1981 1942 1951 2000 1950 1948 1948 1953 1954 1999 1981 1956 1955 1971 1959 2005 1970
08-23-12 08-21-12 08-20-12 08-21-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-22-12 08-22-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-22-12 08-22-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-21-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-22-12 08-23-12
450,000 460,000
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
1271 2124 2082 1904 1867 1547 1769 1505 1280 1150
1977 1965 1992 1999 1991 1992 1963 1983 2005 1971
08-31-12 08-29-12 08-31-12 08-31-12 08-31-12 08-28-12 08-31-12 08-30-12 08-31-12 08-31-12
NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 12 Highest $: 630,000 Median $: Lowest $: 205,000 Average $: ADDRESS
08-21-12 08-23-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-21-12 08-20-12 08-22-12 08-23-12 08-21-12 08-21-12 08-22-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-22-12 08-20-12 08-23-12 08-23-12 08-23-12 08-22-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-22-12 08-22-12 08-20-12 08-21-12 08-21-12 08-20-12 08-20-12 08-20-12
SQFT
MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 10 Highest $: 695,000 Median $: Lowest $: 96,500 Average $: ADDRESS
1968 2000 1985 2001 1955 1965 1955 1988 1955 1959 1960 1987 1955 1954 1960 1961 1955 1990 1989 1987 1990 1986 1989 1977 1985 1971 1988 1972 1980 1989 1970
ZIP
13474 Doolittle Drive 1300 View Drive 500 Warden Avenue 1564 137th Avenue 16006 East 14th Street #201 14917 Ebb Tide Street 1525 Fir Avenue 1560 Fir Avenue 16019 Mateo Street 2300 Upland Road 14987 Crosby Street 1240 Drake Avenue
94577 94577 94577 94578 94578 94578 94578 94578 94578 94578 94579 94579
SOLD FOR BDS
220,000 605,000 240,000 355,000 96,000 368,000 250,000 230,000 475,000 175,000 285,000 503,000
4 5 2 2 2 4 2 3 7 3 3 5
ZIP
430 Hacienda Avenue 16114 Silverleaf Drive 1448 Via El Monte 1680 Via Sarita
94580 94580 94580 94580
SOLD FOR BDS
260,000 314,000 315,000 240,000
3 3 5 3
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
1900 1031 1455 1100 2075 1592 1045 1767 1100 1870 1208 2198
1959 1985 1987 1960 1968 1981 1984 1966 1959 1971 1961 1977
08-23-12 08-20-12 08-20-12 08-23-12 08-23-12 08-21-12 08-22-12 08-22-12 08-20-12 08-21-12 08-22-12 08-21-12
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
1842 3229 780 1540 824 1914 1347 1196 3441 1110 1018 2249
1954 1956 1948 1947 1987 1979 1940 1938 1945 1950 1949 1951
08-23-12 08-21-12 08-20-12 08-21-12 08-23-12 08-21-12 08-21-12 08-21-12 08-20-12 08-23-12 08-22-12 08-23-12
ADDRESS
ZIP
3526 Welch Creek Road
94586
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Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on September 25, 2012 that claim forms will be sent to approximately 432,584 California borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011 and may be eligible for a settlement payment under the $25 billion national mortgage foreclosure settlement. Borrowers receiving the claim forms had mortgages serviced by Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, the servicers that agreed to the settlement with the federal government and attorneys general of 49 states and the District of Columbia. The settlement, which was signed by the Court in April 2012, earmarked approximately $1.5 billion in payments for two million borrowers nationwide. The actual payment amount will depend upon the total number of borrowers who decide to participate. Payment checks are expected to be mailed in mid-2013. The one-page claim forms are simple to complete. Borrowers who have questions or need help filing a
claim should contact the settlement administrator, tollfree, at 866-430-8358, or email questions to administrator@nationalmortgagesettlement.com. The information line is staffed Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST. More information is available at www.IndependentForeclosureReview.com. Borrowers who believe they may qualify for a payment, but did not receive a notice because they have moved, should contact the settlement administrator, toll-free, at 866-430-8358, or email an updated address to administrator@nationalmortgagesettlement.com. The line is staffed Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST. Attorney General Harris also is warning all homeowners to be aware of settlement-related scams. Do not provide personal information or pay money to anyone who calls or emails and claims to provide settlement-related assistance. The official claim form does not ask for personal financial information. If you believe someone is conducting a settlement-related scam, please file an online complaint with the Attorney General’s Public Inquiry Unit at http://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general.
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer visits future Berryessa BART station
On Tuesday, August 21, 2012, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer toured the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension Project, the largest transportation infrastructure project in Santa Clara County. Boxer, a national leader on infrastructure, has a long history as a proponent of bringing BART to Silicon Valley. She, along with other ardent advocates and supporters in Washington, helped secure a $900M federal grant for the Berryessa Extension Project earlier in 2012. In November 2000, a package of transit improvements known as Measure A was overwhelmingly approved by a 70.3 percent majority vote, authorizing a 30-year, 1/2 cent sales tax to construct the largest infrastructure project in Silicon Valley. Eight years later, Santa Clara County residents passed a 1/8 cent sales tax to fund the operating and maintenance costs of the BART Extension. The cost of the Berryessa Extension Project is approximately $2.3 billion, which includes annual allocations of the $900M federal grant ranging from $59M-150M over the next seven years, $251M in state funding and $1.179 billion from Measure A sales tax. For more information about BART Silicon Valley, contact VTA Community Outreach at (408) 9342662, (TTY only) (408) 321-2330, or visit www.vta.org/bart
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burning it, the government is condemning hundreds of thousands of people to unimaginable poverty.” Their lives are already difficult. A ragpicker named Munari and his five illiterate sons collect trash from about 1,700 homes, and must spend much of their earnings on bribes and rent. They live in a cluster of shelters made from plastic sheeting and corrugated metal near a 70-acre (28hectare) public landfill site. “The work is hard and life tough,” said Munari, sitting on a small rope bed in front of his hut. But he added that life is better here than it was in his former home in the impoverished state of Bihar. The ragpickers live a hazy legal existence. They pay bribes for the right to collect the city's garbage, doing the work that the city's 30,000 official garbage collectors
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Akbar is more of a mogul, with nine collectors who come to him to sell their sifted waste. “Where others see filth, I see opportunity,” he said, proudly surveying the mountains of garbage and swatting flies hovering near his mouth. City officials declined repeated requests for comment, but have said that the issue of garbage collection was complex and was being studied. Environmentalists have joined the ragpickers in opposing the trash-to-energy plan, saying incineration is neither clean nor renewable energy. But for waste pickers, “The single most important thing ... is access to garbage,” said Federico Demaria, a researcher working with the All India Kabadi Mazdoor Mahasangh, a group that represents the ragpickers. “If the (waste-to-energy) plants start
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Joseph Ching After receiving an MBA, he moved to San Francisco to work for Bank of America for 27 years, Commercial Bank of Fremont and most recently as president of Pan Pacific Bank of Fremont. During these years, Joe cultivated longterm business and personal relationships that held a significant impact in the community and on all that knew him.
February 8, 1940 – September 24, 2012 President, Pan Pacific Bank (Fremont)
Joe was an incredibly generous and devout family man. He would help anyone that asked him, and always made sure that he and his family did the right thing. Though at times soft-spoken, his actions always had a great effect. Aside from his family, Joe loved tennis, family meals, gardening, the holidays, and his Oakland A's. Joe will be deeply missed.
"They don't make them like they used to" David Lee “A perfect gentleman, kind, honest and regarded with great respect” Patricia MoorePatricia Moore “His success as a banker was natural because he was such a good and nice man” Joseph G. MasonJoseph G. Mason
Memorial Services were held Saturday, September 29, 2012 at St. Matthew Church in San Mateo. Joe Ching passed away at the age of 72. He is survived by his beloved wife, Audrey, four children, Matt, Cameron, Serena, Melinda and four grandchildren, Samantha, Sydney, Sebastian and Skyler. Joe was born and raised in Yokohama, Japan, attended St. Joseph High School in Yokohama and St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas.
(Courtesy of Sneider & Sullivan & O'Connell's Funeral Home, San Mateo, CA) Contributions in Joe’s memory will be gratefully accepted by “Self-Help for the Elderly”: http://www.selfhelpelderly.org/support/donation.php or Self-Help for the Elderly, 407 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111.
PUBLIC NOTICES Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2/12 CNS-2375727# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468869 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nusilica, 711 Yurok Ct., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Syed Khalid Azim, 711 Yurok Ct., Fremont, CA 94539 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Syed Khalid Azim This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 23, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2/12 CNS-2373009#
applications: Site Development Review (SD-12-003) and Use Permit (UP-12-006) The property owner, CBK Inc., is applying for Site Development Review, SD-12-003, to convert existing service station bays and adjacent cashier / retail sales area into a convenience market.The project consists of interior renovations, a small exterior addition, and façade improvements. The project also includes exterior upgrades to the existing carwash building and gas station canopy. The property owner is also applying for a Use Permit, UP-12-006, for establishment of a convenience market. The project site is located at 31889 Alvarado Blvd. (APN: 483-0076-005-05) and is zoned Community Commercial. Notice is also given that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 18, 2012 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. For further information on the above applications, contact Carmela Campbell, Project Planner, at 510-675-5316. Written comments regarding this project should be received by the Planning Division prior to Thursday, October 18, 2012. City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. Joan Malloy Economic & Director 10/2/12
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Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCES for RFP #900977 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM North County– Monday, October 15, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA and South County – Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Castro Valley Library, Chabot Room, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm
on November 6, 2012 County Contact: Ann Marie Romero (510) 208-9742 or via email: annmarie.romero@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 10/2/12 CNS-2386214# Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSA-Purchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCES for RFQ #901032 Highland Hospital (ATR) Project (Phase 1) Clinical Furniture North County–Thursday, October 4, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at General Services Agency, Conference Room 201, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA South County–Friday, October 5, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Fremont Public Library, Fukaya Room B, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on November 2, 2012 County Contact: Kai Moore (510) 208-4882 or via email: kai.moore@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Nonmandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 10/2/12 CNS-2383757#
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 October 25, 2012 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): A053 - Johnson, Sadhana A084 - Wister, Red A292 - Glover, Patricia C136 - Thompson, Booker C232 - Stewart-Hasse, Angela C339 - Wright, Anthony
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All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 2nd day of October 2012 and 9th day of October 2012, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 2448080, Bond No. 5857632 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2386315# 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 October 24, 2012 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): A111 - Munns, Tyrail A136 - Boughlosky, Joseph B003 - Bryant, Tracie C093 - Pokojny, Emil C108 - Nicholson, Katylen C139 - Lindberg, John D112 - Verduzco, Maria D144 - Hehir, Traci E046 - Ryu, Jae Public Storage 08026 37444 Cedar Blvd , Newark , Ca 94560-4134 (510) 790-0112 Time: 10:30 AM Stored by the following person (s): 2101 - Reyes, William 2114 - Glasson, Melissa 2137 - Odonnell, Nancy 5033 - Vargas, Roselinda 6011 - Tift, Kristy 6023 - PIAIA, CARLO 7015 - Leonhardt, Patricia 7028 - Nelson, Jermaine 7042 - Teixeira, Chris 5026 - Doss, Teresa Ann 3032 - Gharzouzi, Jean Public Storage 27265 38290 Cedar Blvd. Newark , CA 94560-4604 (510) 793-7093 Time: 11:00 AM Stored by the following person (s): D039 - Chaidez, Anthony D058 - Avila, Clarice D106 - Zaragosa, Blanca D131 - Schultz, Josh E007 - Victoria, Leticia B003 - Zevallos, Nicole Public Storage 24613 4555 Peralta Blvd Fremont, Ca 94536-5736 (510) 792-3490 Time: 11:45 AM Stored by the following person (s):
A119 - Pritchard, Stanly E548 - Wade, Rodney E654 - Hill, Aritha F428 - Kerlegan, Francis F440 - Dhawal, Anuj Public Storage 24211 42101 Albrae Street Fremont , CA . 94538-3123 (510) 657-6077 Time: 12:45 PM Stored by the following person (s): A029 - Bressler, Carolyn A068 - Fitzpatrick, William C007 - Villa, Jesse D103 - Cox, Tammi Public Storage 00303 4444 Enterprise Street Fremont , CA 94538-6307 (510) 656-7268 Time: 1:30 PM Stored by the following person (s): A021 - Sanchez, Alberto A083 - Gonzales, Samuel C112 - Reyes, Daniel E010 - Jonah, Jason E016 - JOHAH, JASON All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 2nd day of October 2012 and 9th day of October 2012, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 2448080, Bond No. 5857632 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2386314# NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 11th Day of October 2012 at or after 11:00 am pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: Thornton UHaul, 4833 Thornton Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Melissa Gaither 002467 8/6/12 Steve Lyons AA9353A 7/29/12 Christine Santana B117 8/2/12 Vevencio Torres B137 7/17/12 Daniel Archer B152 7/22/12 Charles Covert B155 7/22/12 Latonya Hooker B181 8/7/12 Rogie Pell B295 8/3/12 Alain Tshimanga B313 8/5/12 Tiffany Brooks-Dumont C119 7/22/12 Eileen Dedios C171 7/26/12 Sonia Young C223 8/3/12 10/2, 10/9/12 CNS-2383456#
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Mission comes close but Irvington prevails SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW With Just 46-seconds left in the fourth quarter, Irvington scored two touchdowns including one on a 1-yard run by Randon Navarro, leading to an Irvington 44-35 victory over Mission San Jose at Tak Fudenna Stadium on Saturday, September 29. Navarro's touchdown was set up by a fumbled snap recovered by Ariel Hercik, giving Irvington the ball at the Warriors four yard line and a score and 38-32 lead. Irvington quarterback Jack Shank then diced his way through the line from 45 yards out to put the game away for the Vikings who rushed for 326 yards. Although the Mission San Jose defense pressured Shank, he had a great night with 135 rushing yards and two scores plus another 66 yards passing. Ariel Hercik led the Vikings with 149 yards and a touchdown. Mission San Jose poses a greater threat to other Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) teams with each game; Warrior quarterback Tamim Sarwary threw for 222 yards and found an open James Gao in the Viking backfield as he hauled in touchdown passes of 29 and 20 yards. Ismail Shafi ran for 101 yards including a 50-yard scamper to the end zone in the fourth. Mission San Jose's league losing streak is now at 42 games. With its new passing attack, it is all but certain that the MVAL losing streak will come to end very soon - they came very close in this game.
Moreau joins MVAL with a win SUBMITTED BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW
The last time a Moreau Catholic team played a Mission Valley Athletic League football game, it was 1992. Their debut was a good one as they outlasted John F. Kennedy 19-18 at Fudenna Stadium in Fremont, September 22. From the start, it was a battle for control of the offensive line; Moreau’s D.J. Souto was able to take advantage of gaps for 160 yards on 24 carries, one a 48-yard touchdown run to give the Mariners a 13-12 lead with 8:35 left in the second quarter. The Titans of Kennedy fought back with grit and took the lead back 18-13 on a 20-yard touchdown pass from Staley to an open Jacob Murrietta with just 14 seconds left in the third quarter. Moreau Catholic sophomore Jason Hinton gave the Mariners the final lead with a 2-yard touchdown run that completed a 15-play, 62-yard drive with 5:37 left in the game. Justin Staley was dialed in as he hit 12 of 17 with 209 yards passing and two touchdowns. It was a close battle but Moreau had just enough to come out on top Moreau Catholic 19, John F. Kennedy (Fremont) 18
Newark controls Irvington SUBMITTED BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Newark Memorial 42, Irvington 0 Newark Memorial moved the ball at will right from the start of the game and set the tone; it just took just three plays to score. The Cougars Mark Morton took the ball 45 yards right up the middle for the first score and the offensive line gave room for their runners throughout the game; Marty Leggett ran for 104 yards and Mark Morton gained 91 yards on 13 carries.Newark’s defense put pressure on Irvington’s quarterback all night. Newark’s Quarterback Riley Pivin had no problems finding Fred Tidwell open for a 61-yard TD pass and threw a 10-yard TD pass to Robert Ramirez in the third quarter. It was a good start for Newark; they could be contender for the wide open MVAL race this year.
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SUBMITTED BY JOHN HOTCHKISS De La Salle Invitational Congratulations to all of the MSJ runners who ran in the De La Salle Nike Invitational on September 15. Coaches were pleased with the developing running. Many MSJ runners received medals as follows: Elizabeth finished 12th in the F/S Unlimited Girl's Race and MSJ finished 10th of 19 teams. Clement (2nd), Jonathan (10th) and Santhosh (11th) got medals in the F/S Unlimited Boy's Race and MSJ finished 3rd of 15 teams. Dennis was 10th in the JV Boy's Unlimited Race Mission San Jose vs Moreau Cross Country Dual Meet September 19 A significant number of MSJ runners set personal records. Mission won all five races (low score wins) as follows Varsity Boys: MSJ 17; Moreau 41 Varsity Girls: MSJ 15; Moreau 45 JV Boys: MSJ 22; Moreau 33 JV Girls: MSJ 23; Moreau 38 Frosh Soph Boys: MSJ 20; Moreau 43
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only be the annual “Sausage and Suds Music Festival” in San Leandro. Held this year on Sunday, October 7, festival organizers plan to continue its tradition as
the largest free music festival in California. Hosted by the San Leandro Downtown Association, fun, games, and music is also on tap to please all ages.
Originally started in 1997, “Sausage and Suds Music Festival” kicked off a celebration when San Leandro was named the “Sausage Capital of the State” by the California State Legislature; the community gathered to party. Today, true to its origins, the Sausage and Suds Music Festival incorporates good food, music and an opportunity for civic organizations to meet the general public. Children will be entertained in their own haven known as “Kids Fun Zone,” featuring inflatable rides, a large climbing wall, and even a bike rodeo for those that prefer a bit more adventure. Zumba dance lessons kick off the day at 10 a.m. and live music of The Coburns starts at 11:30 a.m.; Tasche and Avance and the return of the Spazmatics will follow.
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The event’s goal is to raise funds to support ongoing efforts of the New Haven Schools Foundation, Hayward Education Foundation, and HARD’s (Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District’s) Children’s Programs. Through the assistance of NASA and the Chabot Space and Science Center, creative activities galore abound for all ages at this interactive day of science exploration. In addition to hands-on science experiments, the event features live animal demonstrations, water rocket launches, face painting, bounce houses, spin art, bikes, balloon twisters, and obstacle courses. For K-12 students, there will be an egg drop contest. The challenge is to build a container that holds a raw egg and can protect it from cracking from a 60-foot drop off the ladder of a fire engine. All K-12 students can participate but must check in with their container on the day of the event. The egg drop begins at 12noon; all participants will receive an entry prize. The Hayward and Alameda Fire Departments will host an “oobleck” (cornstarch and water) demonstration and, in addition,
balloon twisters, face painters, jump houses and musical entertainment will join the party. To whet your taste buds, the food truck mafia will offer culinary choices to appease every appetite. Health professionals will distribute information and provide complementary exams and massage. More than fifty interactive booths are expected. Sponsoring booths from the educational sector include Eastin, Kitayama and Searles elementary schools and Alvarado Middle School, as well as the New Haven Teachers Association, the New Haven Schools Foundation and the District’s Health, Education and Resource Team (HEART). This is a bike friendly event so you are encouraged to bring your bikes. Free tune-ups are available at the Bike Mobile provided by Alameda County Transportation Commission. It truly takes a village to put on an event of this kind. Countless volunteer hours have gone into making this festival a reality. Generous sponsorships and partnerships from businesses and donors helped to defray the many costs incurred. Heartfelt thanks go to: Tri-CED Community Re-
cycling, HARD, PG&E, Chevron, Masonic Homes of California, Telecare, Wal-Mart, Clark Construction, Calpine, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland Zoo, and Grainger. The cities of Union City and Hayward are also participating. Event Chair, Supervisor Richard Valle says, “We had around 5,000 people attend the first event last year. We’re expecting the second annual ‘Science in the Park’ to be even bigger. This year, we have over 60 groups and organizations providing interactive activities and entertainment ranging from health education to squid dissection to yoga and robotics. It’s a fantastic way to engage the families in the Tri-Cities area and raise funds for the communities’ education foundations.” Don’t miss this science extravaganza! Run, bike or walk, but come to Science in the Park! Science in the Park Saturday, Oct 6 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Alden E. Oliver Sports Park 2580 Eden Park Place, Hayward (510) 471-3850 www.scienceinthepark.org Free admission
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Sausage and Suds promises to be a day of music and fun amid a plethora of sausage dishes and over 30 ice-cold beers. Don’t miss it! Sausage and Suds Music Festival Sunday, Oct 7 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Parrott Street, San Leandro (Between E. 14th St. and Washington Ave.) www.sanleandrodowntownassociation.org/Sausage_Suds.htm Free Entertainment Schedule: 10 a.m.: Zumba dance lessons and class 11:30 a.m.: The Coburns 1:15 p.m.: Tasche 3 p.m.: Spazmatics 4:45 p.m.: Avanche
ut your mini golf skills to the test and enjoy an afternoon putting your way through the neighborhood of Niles on a oneof-a-kind nine hole golf course. The “Pink Flamingo PeeWee Golf Tournament” boasts different and uniquely themed holes, created by various Niles residents who open their yards to the putting public. Previous offerings have included Happy Hole-adays, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Hole, South Phole, and the pirate themed Port Hole. This year’s course will feature the Red Forest Hole, Barnyard Hole, and Pie Hole among others. While the course is created for a single day of fun, one hole exceeded its small town spotlight and ended up making quite an impression. Picasshole, created by Jennifer Barrows and John McClusky for the 2011 tournament, went on to be exhibited at the biennial Art Faculty Show at the L.H. Horton Gallery at San Joaquin Delta College where Barrows is an Art Historian. Purchased during a silent auction, Picasshole was donated to the Children’s Museum of Stockton where it is still available for putting use. “Evidently what goes on in Niles doesn’t always stay in Niles,” says event chair and Niles Main Street Association member Nancy Haylock. “We hope we'll have time to do Vincent Van Golf next year!” says Barrows. Golfers finish their round at the Watering Hole where refreshments and prizes await from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with awards for best-dressed duffer, best hole, and overall score. This year’s tournament is sponsored by Alternative Mortgage and is being held in honor of Bob Wasserman, who was a big fan of the pee-wee golf event, as well as the town of Niles. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and can be purchased the day of the event at the Nile Cafe. Proceeds benefit the Niles Main Street Association, a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and economic revitalization of the historic Niles District. Pink Flamingo PeeWee Golf Tournament Sunday, Oct 7 12 Noon - 4 p.m. Nile Cafe 121 I Street, Niles (510) 742-9868 www.niles.org Tickets: $10 adults $5 children
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Theater Review
BY JANET GRANT Yes, “Avenue Q” is a Tony winning musical in two acts; music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty.
motley group of residents pretty much living on the fringe of society. He meets former child star Gary Coleman, who has had to deal with his sad state of affairs after his parents spent all his money. Roommates Nicky and Rod are friends but Nicky feels
sexual doubts and insecurities was equally fine and Rod’s “My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada,” was absolutely hilarious and one of my favorites. Jessica Afonso was amazing as sweet, determined, lonely Kate Monster. Her
Yes, “Avenue Q” is a coming-of-age parable addressing the stresses of entering adulthood. Yes, “Avenue Q” uses puppets along with its human actors. Yes, but “Avenue Q” is so much more….. First of all, “Avenue Q” is not for everyone and especially not for children. Its use of occasional foul language, wild puppet sex on stage, and the embracing of controversial topics such as racism, pornography and homosexuality make it a musical best suited for a more open-minded audience. Now with that said, Stage 1 Theatre’s production of “Avenue Q,” superbly directed by Troy Johnson, was jaw-dropping, raucous, and hilarious entertainment from start to finish! Who knew puppets could be so insightful, aimless, sensitive, crass, and well, human? “Avenue Q” has been frequently described as an adult version of PBS’s “Sesame Street.” It certainly has the look and feel of that childhood favorite. In my mind it is like “Sesame Street” moved to “South Park.” It is a mix of humans, puppet humans, and puppet monsters living in a grubby neighborhood on the outskirts of New York City. And it is an educational treatise on the often tricky road of modern adult living and that scary transition into adulthood. And of course along with the lessons portrayed via the stage and with video bits on a large TV monitor, the gang often bursts out with some pretty catchy tunes! The show begins when Princeton, a new graduate with a useless B.A. in English comes to Avenue Q looking for a cheap apartment. There he discovers a
John Eubank (with puppet Rod) and Pasha Croes (with puppet Nicky)
Rod would be happier if he just came out of the closet. Brian is a sloppy, stand-up comic wannabe living with Christmas Eve, his ascorbic-witted Asian fiancée. And of course there’s Kate Monster, who just may be Princeton’s dream girl. The level of acting in this Stage 1 production was first rate. It is extremely difficult to maneuver puppets onstage and have the audience suspend belief that there are humans there too. But it was done and done well. There were also actors who played multiple puppets, and transitions between characters were managed seamlessly. John Eubank played Princeton with just the right amount of sweetness and sensitivity. His portrayal of Rod with his
lovely and expressive voice was especially effective and very poignant in “There’s a Fine, Fine Line.” Mia Sagan was utterly believable as Gary Coleman and she did an admirable job explaining how great it feels to watch someone suffer in, “Schadenfreude.” Mark Helton as lovable slacker Brian and Ji Kim-Fung as his strong-willed fiancée Christmas Eve were wonderful playing off each other. Their struggling relationship was very genuine as that interracial couple who believes that “Everyone’s a Little Bit racist.” Lucy the Slut was hilariously played by Katherine Cooper. Her portrayal was very Mae West, Miss Piggy-esque and made me laugh every time she gyrated her chest
around and flounced around the stage to a jazzy drum beat. Pasha Croes (with Michelle Piasecki) portrayed the affable but lazy Nicky just right. And his song “If You Were Gay,” was a crowd favorite. Equally, Croes and Piasecki’s performance of the cute Bad Idea Bears brought the house down with their gleeful scheming and mayhem. And of course Scott Hall (with Michael Man) as the reclusive Trekkie Monster was such a wonderful mix of the Cookie Monster gone pervert. His obsession was another crowd favorite in “The Internet is for Porn.” “Sesame Street” it is not. But “Avenue Q” does offer honest and practical information about living in the real world. And it does so in a surprisingly upbeat, optimistic way and weirdly funny way. “There’s a Fine, Fine line” between good theater, and bad, and Stage 1 definitely delivered good and fun musical theater. And although “Avenue Q” may not be for everyone, Stage 1’s production is certainly Community Theater at its best. “Avenue Q” Performance dates: September 28 - October 13 Performances begin at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Newark Memorial High School Theater 39375 Cedar Boulevard, Newark. Reserved seating prices are: $22 General Admissions, $20 for Senior and Advance Purchase, $10 for Student (17 and under), and $18 for Groups of 12+ (for some performances). Tickets are available online at www.stage1theatre.org
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years. On the first weekend of October, the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the strength, versatility and fruit of Athena’s gift by hosting the 11th annual Olive Festival. Everyone is invited to experience the tastes, textures, and uses of olives while enjoying a pleasant afternoon at the Dominican sisters olive orchard. The idea of an Olive Festival came about in the year 2000 when the Dominican sisters began picking olives from their own grove and looked for ways to distribute the fruits of their labor with the community. The Olive Festival, held on the hillside above the historic Mission San Jose Museum, was introduced on the first Saturday of October 2001 and continues that tradition this year on October 6. Last year the Chamber decided to take a breather to “re-root,” but the festival is back, planned to be bigger and better than ever. Throughout the day live music will be featured as attendees relax to the beat, visit vendor booths, enjoy tri-tip sandwiches, vegetarian selections, and a refreshing beer from local brewery Das Brew. In addition, chips, hot dogs, and sodas will be available. Cooking demonstrations courtesy of local restaurants - Federico’s, The Vine, and Tango Fusion - are scheduled throughout the event. Wine tasting, arts and crafts, and a car show courtesy of Mission Trail Mustangs will add to the event and for those who feel lucky, the festival features a 50/50 raffle and a raffle for great prizes. True to the theme of the event, olive growers will be present to offer a wide variety of olives and olive oil for sale; a great option for holiday gifts! Parking for the event is $2 at the Ohlone College campus on lot E, but permits can be obtained in lots H, B, C, K, M, and P. For more information about the Olive Festival, visit www.msjchamber.org or contact Kim Mathis at (510) 552-3155. The Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce would like to acknowledge and thank all the volunteers and event sponsors who have made the continuation of the Olive Festival possible. Olive Festival Saturday, Oct 6 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mission San Jose 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 552-3155 http://msjchamber.org/olivefestival/ Parking: $2
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