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BY ISABELLA OHLMEYER PHOTOS BY CASSANDRA BROADWIN

Plunge into the Halloween spirit and become bewitched with a haunting blend of witches, ghouls, fairies, and warlocks at the Candle Lighters 44th annual “Ghost House” event. The spooky fun is family- friendly and will occur Saturday, October 12 through the 30th at the 19th century Chadbourne Carriage House in Williams Historical Park on Fremont Boulevard. This annual fundraising event began in 1969 when a group of women volunteers launched a fundraising drive to build a new YMCA building with a passion for giving back to their community. Founding presi- dent of Candle Lighters, Anita De- Domenico, initially came up with the idea of the “Ghost House” and it has continued as a successful holiday tradition. Since it began forty-four years ago, the Candle Lighters’ non-profit organization has raised over 1.5 million dollars from this event.

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BY MAURICIO SEGURA

hances are you may have been serenaded by a mariachi band at some point while munching on chiles rellenos or Cceviche in a nice Mexican restaurant. These entertainers carry a legacy of Mexican folk music whose beginnings can be traced to when the Spanish set foot on Mexican soil. Indigenous Mexican natives used rattles, drums, and flutes dur- ing religious celebrations. Once the Spanish arrived however, incor- poration of guitars, harps, violins, brass instruments, and woodwinds literally changed the tune of Mexico. Furthermore, playing for pleasure as opposed to ceremony took precedence, re- sulting in the festive atmosphere associated with the genre. The colonial version of this music is rather primitive compared to modern day mariachi music. As European styles of music and instruments migrated across the Atlantic Ocean, their influence was incorporated and merged with existing styles. The state of Jalisco, capital of mariachi music, absorbed modern forms in the late 18th Century that is heard today. PHOTOS BY CASSANDRA BROADWIN Following the Mexican Revolution that ended in 1920, profes- sional mariachi bands began performing in hotels, restaurants, and Bring your family and friends for some down- around tourist hot spots. American record companies showed inter- home country fun at Ardenwood Historic Farm’s est and soon mariachi records catapulted the genre worldwide. annual “Harvest Festival.” Spanning two days, the American stars like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley recorded Eng- event offers a unique opportunity to harvest Indian lish versions of their favorite romantic classics. Today, thanks to corn and popcorn from the farm’s five-acre corn such names as Vincente Fernandez, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, field and take home a share of your day’s work. and even Linda Ronstadt among countless more, it’s not uncom- Out of the fields, attendees will enjoy cider press- mon to see a mariachi performance as far away as Bulgaria and ing, ice cream making, a visit to the blacksmith, Bangkok or nearby at Disneyland or a local Mexican restaurant. train rides from the Arden and Deer Park Stations, On Friday, October 11, Hayward’s City Hall Plaza will become a and tours of the beautifully restored Patterson key destination for those who want to see and hear some of the area’s House. Watch corn and wheat milled into flour and best performers of mariachi music. Hosted by the Hayward Chamber purchase a bag to take home. Be amazed by Brian continued on page 4 continued on page 18

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Exceeds National Treatment Standards

he Washington Hospital Breast • Successful identification of the sentinel Center has met or exceeded national lymph node (the initial lymph node likely Tstandards in 10 categories for screen- to carry cancer into the body elsewhere) ing and treatment of breast cancer, accord- was 95 percent compared to the nationally ing to evaluation data released in August by reported rate of 85 percent. the hospital’s Breast Health Committee. • Sentinel lymph node biopsy rates per- The analysis of 120 Washington Hospi- formed in cancer patients who initially tal patients with breast cancer treated this showed negative lymph node results was past year shows diagnostic and treatment 93 percent compared to the benchmark The Washington Breast Center has met or exceeded national standards in 10 categories for screening and treatment of breast cancer. Washington Women’s Center staff is responsible for getting patients in quickly results critical to improving breast cancer rate of 90 percent for mammogram and core biopsy appointments. The center’s efforts have made a tremendous difference in outcomes. Among the data analyzed: • Core biopsy used as the initial method of lowering the time intervals between screening and diagnostic mammograms and time to biopsy. To learn • The average number of days from a diagnosis (following positive diagnostic more about the programs and services offered at the Washington Women's Center, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter. screening mammography to a diagnostic mammograms) was 95 percent compared mammography in patients who have breast to the benchmark of 85 percent. data. Diagnosis and outcomes have im- The Women’s Center serves as a welcom- cancer is 3 days at Washington Hospital • Radiation therapy was administered proved significantly since the Women’s Cen- ing center, a home base of sorts, for women compared to a national recommended within one year (365 days) to 100 percent ter opened in 2006, Heltzel said. of the Tri-City area according to Women’s standard of 14 days. of the women under the age of 70 who re- “The number of breast cancers treated Center Coordinator Constantine. • Subsequently the average number of ceived breast conserving surgery for breast at the hospital has increased,” Heltzel said, “We offer a variety of advanced diag- days from the diagnostic mammogram to cancer compared to 88 percent nationally, “mainly because we’re seeing patients ear- nostic services as well as numerous wellness a tissue diagnosis of cancer is 7 days at the as measured by the American College of lier, we’re catching the cancer earlier and and support programs for women,” Con- hospital compared to a national bench- Surgeons National Cancer Database. the survival rate is higher because of that.” stantine said. mark of 14 days. The data analysis covers all breast cancer According to Heltzel, the Washington The Center’s warm, soothing surround- • Breast conserving surgery (lumpec- patients treated at the hospital, according to Women’s Center staff is responsible for ings and personal amenities are specifically tomies) in women with cancer identified Marianne Heltzel, the Cancer Registry Pro- getting patients in quickly for mammo- designed to help women feel calm and Stage 1 to Stage II was 67 percent, com- gram manager. The Cancer Registry Pro- gram and core biopsy appointments. Led comforted as they participate in the easy- pared to the national rate of 60 percent. gram, which is separate from the Women’s by Women’s Center Coordinator/Naviga- to-access healthcare programs available in a • The percentage of patients undergoing Health Center, has been tracking diagnostic tor Laura Constantine, R.N., the center’s single setting, Constantine added. re-excision (further surgery) due to close or and outcomes data since 1990. efforts have made a tremendous difference positive margins following the initial sur- She said the data analysis has shown over- in lowering the time intervals between continued on page 9 gery was 8 percent, compared to nationally all steady improvement in both diagnosis screening and diagnostic mammograms reported data of 23 percent. and outcomes since she first began collecting and time to biopsy.

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n October 2011, with radiation therapy. She was not a can- nary experience. The comfortable atmos- Chita Sinon went to didate for chemotherapy because her can- phere makes cancer treatment less intimi- Isee her regular cer was Stage 1 and had not spread to the dating. Going to the Women’s Center is physician for a routine lymph nodes. She began radiation therapy like walking into a spa, and I still go to the checkup. Dr. Khalid on May 29, receiving a total of 33 treat- Women’s Center for massage treatments. I Baig, a family medicine ments between then and July 16. also took advantage of the HERS Founda- specialist on the medical “Radiation therapy is used in almost all tion’s ‘Bras for Body and Soul’ program.” staff at Washington cases following surgery for breast cancer,” Dr. Once her radiation treatments were Hospital, noticed that Bastasch explains. “Breast cancer often recurs completed, Mrs. Sinon had a follow-up her thyroid gland was after surgery, and radiation reduces the risk of mammogram in April 2013, which was enlarged. He scheduled local recurrence of cancer in the breast.” clear. She will have another follow-up a sonogram for Chita In Mrs. Sinon’s case, she received exter- mammogram screening this month. on February 23, 2012 nal-beam radiation treatments while in a “I was fortunate that my cancer was di- to allow her time to supine (flat on the back) position. The agnosed early, and it was only Stage 1,” take a long-planned trip Washington Radiation Oncology Center – Mrs. Sinon admits. “I didn’t think I to the Philippines. which is accredited by the American Col- needed that mammogram, but I’m very “When I went in for lege of Radiology – also is able to provide grateful my doctor ordered it. the thyroid sonogram, I radiation therapy for some patients while To learn more about the treatment serv- was surprised that Dr. in a prone (face down) position. The pa- ices offered at the Washington Radiation Baig also had checked tient is positioned on her stomach on a Oncology Center, call (510) 796-7212. To the referral form for a specially designed table that has a hole for learn more about Cancer Care Programs at mammogram screen- the breast being treated. Because the breast Washington Hospital, visit ing,” Mrs. Sinon recalls. hangs away from the body, radiation expo- www.whhs.com/cancer. For information “I had a mammogram sure to surrounding tissues and organs is about services at the Washington Women’s In 2012, Chita Sinon was diagnosed with breast cancer after routine testing in January 2011 that at Washington Women's Center. Coordinated treatment efforts between minimized. Dr. Bastasch notes that treat- Center, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter. was negative, and I had Washington Women's Center, Washington Radiation Oncology Center and ment in the prone position may be espe- told him at my checkup Chita's family physician resulted in a clear mammogram last April. To learn cially beneficial for patients with larger appointment that I more about the treatment services offered at the Washington Radiation On- breasts who tend to get worse skin reac- cology Center, call (510) 796-7212. To learn more about Cancer Care Pro- probably didn’t need grams at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com/cancer. tions when treated in the supine position. another mammogram Other patients may be candidates for ‘Think Pink’ Event in 2012 because I was over age 70.” the tumor’s small size and location – along high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, in Mrs. Sinon’s thyroid sonogram was neg- with a sentinel node biopsy to determine which quick bursts of high-dose radiation Offers Breast ative, but there was something different whether the cancer had spread to her are delivered from a machine to the tumor Health Education between the previous year’s mammogram lymph nodes. On March 14, she consulted through a catheter, which is removed once and the new one. Kathy Hesser, RN – who with Dr. Michael Bastasch, a board-certi- treatment is completed. HDR brachyther- and Support was then the Washington Women’s Center fied radiation oncologist in the Washing- apy is not suitable for all breast cancer pa- Coordinator and has since retired – called ton Radiation Oncology Center. She also tients. Physicians on the Washington Chita to come in for a further evaluation. saw medical oncologist Dr. Paula Kushlan, Hospital Tumor Board carefully screen all For the fifth year in a row, Washington “They did an ultrasound screening on who practices with the Palo Alto Medical cases to make sure patients are suitable Hospital is hosting its free Think Pink event the 28th, which confirmed a lump in my Foundation, which has offices in Palo Alto candidates for this treatment. to coincide with National Breast Cancer left breast,” Mrs. Sinon says. “A few days and Fremont, on March 16. Even though she received the more tra- Awareness Month in October. Think Pink later, on March 5, they performed an ul- “The doctors, including my family physi- ditional radiation treatment, Mrs. Sinon offers women the latest information on trasound-guided fine-needle biopsy that cian Dr. Baig, all worked together to coordi- says she experienced minimal side effects. breast health and about breast cancer confirmed a diagnosis of invasive carci- nate my treatments,” she notes. “It was great “I hardly had any redness,” she notes. screening guidelines and treatments. This noma. After hearing the diagnosis, I went to be able to get treatment right away. I had “Toward the end it was like a slight sun- year’s event is supported by a grant from home with unsettled feelings. I was in de- the surgery on March 27, and I was able to burn. I was very careful to follow the direc- Genentech. The event is scheduled for nial, and I was wondering what I had done attend my 50-year nursing class reunion in tions to drink a lot of water before Tuesday, October 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. wrong to develop cancer.” Las Vegas on April 3. All my classmates were treatments and to faithfully use ointments in the Tent Atrium at Washington West Mrs. Sinon describes what happened amazed that I had just gone through surgery to soothe the skin. located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. next as a “whirlwind of doctors.” and was able to attend.” “The staff at the Women’s Center and She met with surgeon Dr. William When she returned to the Bay Area, in Radiation Oncology were all very To register to attend Think Pink, or for more Dugoni, Medical Director of the Women’s Mrs. Sinon had several appointments with friendly and highly professional,” she adds. information, visit www.whhs.com/think-pink Health Program at Washington Township Dr. Bastasch and the staff at Washington “I was there every day, Monday through or call (800) 963-7070. Medical Foundation, on March 13. He Radiation Oncology Center to “map” the Friday, except for holidays, and it became recommended a lumpectomy – because of areas of her breast that would be treated like a second home. It was an extraordi- Washington Hospital Employee Honored for 45 Years of Service Almost every day, Nancy Tondag runs into people who have known her for years but have never seen her face. “The only thing most people know about me is my voice,” she said. “In a way, it’s my little secret. Every day I get to help people anonymously.”

Reflecting back on her 45 year career at Washington Hospital, Nancy Tondag is amazed at all the progress that has taken place and she has no plans to step aside from her switchboard operator duties.

And just like that, she walks back down to the switchboard desk. No one knows where that is either. A switchboard operator at Washington Hospital, Nancy has been connecting callers to patient rooms and answering all kinds of questions from employees and physicians inside the hospital since June 1968. Every

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Kids can enjoy games such as wheel of event, becoming a sponsor, or to apply to fortune, bean bag toss, ring toss, and a be a volunteer for future events, visit treasure chest game where there are few www.candlelighters.com. tricks but plenty of treats for everyone to Ghost House enjoy. At the food booth, hot dogs, corn Saturday, Oct 12 - Tuesday, Oct 30 dogs, candy, soda, coffee, chips and the Tuesday - Thursday: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. ever-popular caramel apple booth will sat- Friday: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. isfy hungry visitors. Don’t forget to stop by Saturday: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. the ghoulish general store filled with Hal- Sunday: 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. loween themed toys and jewelry. Mark your calendars for the Kiddie Kiddie Parade Costume Parade on Saturday, October 26 Saturday, Oct 26 at 1 p.m., also hosted by the Candle 1 p.m. “We are a community organization rais- ground where visitors may cautiously tip- Lighters and musically led by the Ameri- ing money to fund grants to other non- toe their way into an eerie forest, visiting a can High School band. Chadbourne Carriage House profit organizations in the Tri-City area, ranger station, first aid station, and “The Ghost House is a fun, commu- Fremont Hub Shopping Cente which includes Fremont, Newark, and haunted campsites, where witches, ghosts, nity-filled atmosphere with a lot of history. (between Mowry and Union City. All profits are given back to goblins are waiting with special greetings. Kids enjoy it and it is a nice, affordable Walnut Ave. by Chili’s) the community,” said Terri Schinkel, cur- For safety reasons, guests will not be al- family event,” said Schinkel. Admission to 39169 Fremont Blvd., Fremont rent Candle Lighters president. lowed to wear masks during their visit. the Ghost House is $3, and game tickets (510) 796-0595 Each year, a thrilling theme is chosen Children and those who desire protection are 25 cents each. Free parking is available www.candlelighters.com for the “Ghost House”; this year’s visitors from aggressive denizens of the forest can at the Fremont Hub shopping center. Tickets: $3 per person, will enter “Camp Fear.” When people visit be escorted by “Good Fairies” to bypass For more information on the haunted game tickets 25¢ each Camp Fear, they will see a haunted camp- their haunts.

continued from page 1 continued to grow steadily; at- tendance of 500 people is ex- pected this year. Featured performers at this free outdoor festival include:e Mariachi Juvenil de Hayward, Mariachi Halcones de Oakland, Mariachi Dos, and Mariachi Mexicanisimo. Dance troupes include Bale Folcolorico of Commerce Latino Business Xochipili and Bale Folcolorico. Roundtable and the City of Hayward, Aside from entertainment, food, Dharma and Yoga Fest draws thousands the 4th annual “Hayward Mariachi courtesy of Metro Taquero Restau- Festival” was begun by city council- rant and Chavez Supermarket will man Francisco Zermeño as “a way to SUBMITTED BY GAURANG DESAI be available for purchase. Artisan showcase young talent while putting jewelry makers will be selling their Hayward on the entertainment map.” In what may be the first event of its kind in Bay Area, more than 15,000 people attended two creations, and a warm, south of the Initially, Councilmember Zer- events, one at Mission College in Santa Clara and another at Alameda County Fair grounds in border atmosphere will provide a meño was just looking for a local Pleasanton, to celebrate Universal Peace on Swami Vivekananda’s 150th birthday. These one day festive backdrop. The entire family venue to feature The Mariachi Juve- grand cultural events, called Dharma and Yoga Fest, were organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh is invited to celebrate not only a nil de Hayward, a local 50-member (HSS), Sunnyvale Hindu Temple and Fremont Hindu Temple with support from over 40 Bay great and historical culture, but also mariachi band of kids ranging in Area organizations. The Dharma and Yoga Fest events were the culmination of HSS events during the music that runs through its ages from 6 to 18. This led to a a year long celebration of Swami Vivekananda’s 150th birth anniversary. veins. Viva Mexico, Ole! mariachi festival coinciding with the end of National Hispanic Heritage Hayward Mariachi Festival Month, September 15 through Oc- Friday, Oct 11 tober 15. “Other cities throughout 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. the state also showcase mariachi fes- City Hall Plaza tivals like Santa Barbara, Fresno, 777 B St., Hayward and San Jose. Why not make Hay- (510) 537-2424 ward a destination city in the group http://www.hayward.org as well?” added Zermeño. The idea Free became a reality, and the festival has Fremont Welcomes Four New Social Media Accounts to Its Social Media Program

The City of Fremont is expanding its so- cial media program to include two social media accounts for the Fremont Fire De- partment, one for the Community Services Grand Opening of Department, and one for the Senior Center. To ensure that you stay in the know and Tesla Motors Store in Fremont get first-hand information on local commu- Tesla Motors has chosen the City of Fremont to be the home of its nity events, important safety tips, helpful 11th California store. fun facts, and other City-related information This is particularly great news for Fremont residents since this – be sure to follow the City and these new new store is in town next to the Tesla Factory. departments on Facebook and/or Twitter: The new store, which opened last month, is located at Fremont Fire Department 45500 Fremont Blvd. Facebook: http://on.fb.me/19DMd54 Senior Center If you’re in the market for a new car, you now have the option to Twitter: www.twitter.com/fremontfire Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1bgm81m purchase at this new Fremont location in addition to Fremont’s Auto Mall, @FremontFire For more information on the City of one of the most successful in the state. Purchasing a car in Fremont Community Services Department Fremont’s social media channels, please contributes much needed revenue to the City via sales tax. Facebook: http://on.fb.me/19DLTDi visit our Social Media Center at www.Fre- When you shop Fremont, you’re contributing to the quality of life all mont.gov/SocialMedia. Fremont residents enjoy. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Make A Difference Day is Saturday, Oct. 26 Fremont individuals, families, clubs, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations join together for a “national day of doing good.”

The annual Make A Difference Day, books, or writing thank you letters to Award” and $10,000 for our incredible ifferenceDay.com. Once on the national sponsored by the City of Fremont local heroes. Activities will be available efforts. This year we already have more website, you can start a project or join a Human Relations Commission, is an op- throughout Fremont on Saturday, Oct. than 60 projects planned! We encourage project by clicking the appropriate but- portunity for Fremont residents to serve 26. This is a way for each of us to Make Fremont residents of all ages to sign up ton; however, be sure to register your their community in a variety of practical A Difference in our city. and participate. Opportunities exist for project first with Fremont’s project ways. Volunteers can help with activities Last year’s event drew more than families to serve together, for students to leader. such as sprucing up community gardens, 1,400 people who served on 65 projects. earn service hours, and for organizations For more information about Make graffiti removal, mural painting, oil All of these projects were of great benefit to serve as teams. A Difference Day, contact Fremont’s changes for single parents, beautification to residents, schools, and religious or- If you are unable to volunteer there Project Manager Christine Beitsch at projects at participating local schools, ganizations within Fremont. And, it was are opportunities to attend free work- [email protected] or yard projects at mobile home parks, de- a great honor that USA WEEKEND shops or drop off items such as shoes or (510) 574-2099, or visit the Make A bris clearing and trail maintenance at and Newman’s Own awarded the City of peanut butter at a local drive. For a list Difference website at MakeaDifference- local parks, putting covers on library Fremont with the “National City of opportunities to serve, visit MakeaD- Day.com for creative ideas for projects.

then Trick or Treat on Safety Street is for you! On Friday, Oct. 25, the gentle holiday spirit of scare- ‘Fremont Street Eats’ crows, pumpkins, ghosts, and fanciful creatures will take over Centerville Community Center. For in Downtown a couple of hours, parents and their children can venture to various rooms and play. Are you hungry … for a place where you can go hang out with your At this festive family-friendly event, you can friends, family, and neighbors, shop, dine, and play? visit a trick-or-treat wonderland where children We’re talking about a true Downtown for Fremont—the City’s new can travel to miniature houses in Halloween Town social heartbeat —where people come to connect, communicate, and gathering goodies without the worries of being celebrate. Throughout October, join community members for Fremont out in the streets. Your family can also enjoy Street Eats every Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. snacks at “Alice’s Wonderland Tea Party,” create Stop by for an explosion of culinary delights and experience a food crafts at the “Radiator Springs Auto Repair Shop” truck bonanza. Fremont Street Eats is located in Downtown on Capitol craft corner, toss beanbags at the “Super Hero Avenue between State and Liberty streets (in front of the Fremont Fam- City Carnival,” or play in the “Where the Wild ily Resource Center) and is produced by the Fremont Chamber of Things Are” Rumpus Room. Bring your camera Commerce and Food Truck Mafia. for family “photo-ops” located throughout the building. Join us Friday, Oct. 25 at the Centerville Com- munity Center, located at 3355 Country Dr. There are two-hour time slots, beginning at 5 p.m., and every half hour. For more details, and to register, visit Friday, October 25 www.RegeRec.com. (Advanced Search Keyword: Register for this Festive Treat) The cost for advance tickets is $9, while Family-Friendly Event tickets at the door, if available, are $15. This event has sold out the last few years, so purchase If things that are creepy, crawly, and go bump in your tickets early. the night are just not your thing, yet you still like to For more information contact the City’s Katie celebrate the Halloween season with your little ones, Fox at (510) 494-4349 or [email protected]. Page 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

Auto Review Ford C-Max Energi: A step toward an electric future BY STEVE SCHAEFER driving after that was electric- powered, so, the first day, I ended Designed in and for the Euro- up driving 23.6 of the 29.4 total pean family minivan market, the miles on pure electricity. I veri- TURBO TALK C-Max is sold as a normal petrol- fied a similar performance on subsequent days. The transition urbochargers provide We at BAY STAR AUTO powered car there. In the U.S., from smooth, silent electric to added power and effi- CARE would like to welcome Ford offers the tall wagon only as a gas/electric is virtually unde- ciency by utilizing hot ex- you back to our weekly column hybrid or plug-in hybrid, creating a T new, designated model to go head- tectable. haust gases to spin a turbine wheel, on car repair and maintenance. Of course, with no chance to which is connected by a short shaft Replacing your oil on a regular to-head with Toyota’s Prius. charge, my trip home was simply to an impeller wheel inside the basis is a lot easier and cheaper Standard hybrids combine a as a hybrid, but even then, I compressor housing. To create than fixing a busted head gasket gasoline engine with an electric logged nearly half the trip in boost pressure, the impeller draws that broke due to the strain of motor and a larger battery. The “EV” (electric vehicle) mode. The air into the turbo housing that is the turbocharger. If you can't re- battery accumulates power by re- Over the past 21 years, compressed and pushed into the member when you last got your Steve Schaefer has tested engine. Because the compressed air oil changed, now is the time to more than 1,000 cars and is hot, it must be routed through a bring your car down to our published a weekly story on heat exchanger (“intercooler”). shop. Our ASE-certified techni- every one. As a teenager, he With this mechanical process in cians can provide the preventive visited car dealers’ back lots to mind, owners of vehicles equipped care that will take care of small catch a glimpse of the new with turbocharged engines should tasks, like changing the oil and models as they first rolled off have their engine oil changed reg- checking your shaft bearings, be- the transporter. He is a found- ularly with synthetic oil that can fore they become big and expen- ing member of the Western handle the higher temperatures. sive repairs. Call today for an Automotive Journalists. Otherwise, the shaft bearings in appointment. Contact Steve at the center housing may be dam- HINT: Most turbocharged engines are [email protected]. aged by excess heat. Engine oil also outfitted with multi-layer steel head gaskets helps disperse the heat exerted on that are more durable than typical com- position head gaskets. head gaskets. phone and music devices, keying in or using voice commands to Gary Singh is the owner of Bay Star Auto Care at 1275 Atlantic St. set it up. near Western Ave., here in Union City. Phone: 489-3331 generating it whenever you use ideal case for this car would be to The instrument panel features the brakes. Hybrids never need to have a shorter commute, with a Ford MyTouch, which makes it be plugged in. The car’s computer charger at both ends. Then, per- easy to change what you see on decides when to use the engine or haps, I could use no gas at all. the right and left sides of the sim- the motor — or both. One weekend day, I ran sev- ple round speedometer. The left A pure electric vehicle is great, eral errands, to the dry cleaner, side displays fuel economy infor- until you run out of juice. Or, bank, pet food store, and realized mation and gives you insight into range anxiety could make you when I pulled into my driveway which powerplant is running and limit your driving. that I had done it all on electric- how hard it’s working. And it au- A plug-in hybrid is a step be- ity alone. And that felt good. tween an all-electric car and a normal hybrid. You can charge up a separate battery and run for a limited distance, after which the car automatically switches to hy- brid mode and keeps rolling. With the C-Max, charging is easy. The durable cord sits coils up on a portable holder that stashes neatly under the driver’s seat. You just have to remember to take out the cord and connect your car to your home’s power supply every night. I was able to fully charge the car overnight, in The C-Max combines a 2.0- tomatically displays a report after 10 to 12 hours, on standard liter, 141-horsepower gasoline en- each trip showing how efficiently household 110 current. gine with an electric motor for a you drove. On the left front fender, the combined 188 horsepower. The The right side of the instru- round plastic door flips up and battery is a Lithium-ion type ment panel displays entertain- you plug in what looks like a gas rather than the older style nickel- ment and other features, but is nozzle without the tube. A circle metal-hydride, so it’s more effi- most fun as Efficiency Leaves. around the filler glows and as you cient and smaller. The plug-in Drive gently and electrically and you can add various-sized leaves to the plant. When you’re stomp- ing on the gas on the freeway, the leaves fall off and disappear. The EPA now has an MPGe (the “e” is for “equivalent”) num- ber. The Energi earns 108 City, 92 Highway, and 100 Combined. Driving only about a third of my miles in pure electric mode, I still averaged a notable 49.5 miles per gallon (equivalent) over the test week. If you drove more locally and stayed on battery power, then charge the car, it illuminates in the number would get closer to quarters, showing what percent- model does lose several cubic feet 100 MPGe. age of the battery has charged. of rear cargo space versus the hy- Prices for the C-Max Energi The C-Max is very pleasant to brid for the additional battery, start at $33,345; the regular hy- drive, with responsive steering, a but I still could open the hatch brid begins at $25,200. firm, controlled ride, and an airy and slide in a variety of substan- The C-Max energy is good for and attractive interior. You sit tial items. the times, but I expect, in the high, like in a crossover SUV. The C-Max’s accommodations near future, to see an improved I commute 30 miles to work feature lots of angles and nicely electric range in the Energi — each day, and I enjoyed about 21 finished surfaces, creating a and probably a C-Max all-electric fuel-free miles before the car be- strong, solid feel. Use Ford’s vehicle in what is shaping up to came a regular hybrid. Part of my SYNC system to attach your be an epic battle for green buyers.

GOOD DRIVING RECORD - NEED INSURANCE - THINK MELLO 510-790-1118 www.insurancemsm.com October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7 The brakes failed. I hit somebody. LEGAL EYES You are responsible for your me- your mechanic was not negligent in his chanic’s work. In law, we call this a repair and maintenance work. STEPHEN F. V ON TILL “non-delegable duty” – you have a “non- In other words, to avoid the presump- delegable duty” to have safe brakes. tion of negligence, you must prove that The public policy behind this “non- your brake failure was an unexpected, Q: My mechanic botched my brake delegable” duty was stated in Maloney freak event - - that despite all reasonable job. The brakes failed. I hit somebody. v. Rath: maintenance and repair, the brake failure Am I liable for injuries? “Improperly maintained motor vehi- was inevitable. cles threaten a grave risk of serious bodily If you can prove all that, you’re off the A: Yes. harm or death.” hook. That would be the very rare case The law does not like the excuse: “My “The responsibility for minimizing indeed. brakes failed.” The injured party doesn’t that risk . . . properly rests with the The injured party may sue both you want to hear excuses about your brakes. person who owns or operates the vehi- and the repair shop. But she is not re- Your brakes are your responsibility. cle. He is the party primarily . . . bene- quired to do so. She can leave that prob- STEPHEN F. V ON TILL, ATTORNEY Vehicle Code 26453 provides: “All fitted by its use; he selects the [repair lem to you. brakes . . . shall be maintained in good shop] . . . The duty to exercise reason- You can then add the repair shop to LEGAL EYES condition and in good working order.” able care in the maintenance of his ve- the lawsuit or you can sue the repair shop Section 24002 states: “It is unlawful to hicle is of the utmost importance to later for reimbursement. operate any vehicle . . . which is in an un- the public.” Von Till & Associates safe condition.” Avoiding this presumption of negli- THE LESSON: Have your vehicle Over 30 years in Tri-City area Violate these codes and the law PRE- gence is possible, but difficult. regularly maintained and repaired by a See biographical data at SUMES your negligence. You are liable To avoid the presumption, you must reputable repair shop – one that does www.vontill.com with link for the injuries. show in trial (1) the cause of the brake good work, is licensed, and insured. If to Mr. Von Till’s e-mail You cannot push the problem to your failure, (2) that you regularly maintained the repair shop is out of business when for Questions & Comments. mechanic and say “it’s not my fault; it’s your vehicle, (3) that your mechanic per- a claim is made, you may be left “hold- my mechanic’s fault.” formed all required work, and (4) that ing the bag.” 510-490-1100

BY SARA GIUSTI do so, more than a decade after children with life-threatening ill- baseball bat; and a Jim Otto signed ter person. I don’t take anything his death. nesses since 1980. It is important jersey, just to name a few items. for granted,” Veronica said, espite two too many Since 2000, Veronica has been to note that a child does not need The Congenital Heart Defect adding, “When someone needs open heart surgeries, raising money for the Make-A- to be terminally ill to participate Awareness Quilt Project, an organi- help, help them. We want you to Dmeds by the handful, Wish Foundation’s Greater Bay in Make-A-Wish; many people zation traveling across the country understand you are not alone. and constant anxiety that this Area Chapter at the annual confuse life-threatening with ter- spreading awareness of CHD, will There are good people out there.” could be the last day, Dylan “Dylan Johnson Memorial Bowl- minally ill, Veronica noted. make an appearance, as will Fre- If anyone knows the adage of Johnson met Mickey Mouse at A-Thon” held at Cloverleaf Fam- Make-A-Wish has granted more mont’s own mayor, Bill Harrison. life after death, it is Veronica and Disneyland thanks to the Make- ily Bowl in Fremont. Now in its than 226,000 wishes in the Tickets are $20 for three games her family. What would be a hor- A-Wish Foundation. His joy un- 14th year, Veronica plans to reach United States, with more than and shoe rental. Cloverleaf Family rifically paralyzing situation has doubtedly matched the enormity a quarter of a million dollars, a 6,000 coming from the Greater Bowl will be closed to the public, instead become a call for action of those iconic ears. But whose fantastic feat of perseverance, de- Bay Area. All donations to so reservations are needed to bowl. and building of community. wouldn’t, after the ups and downs termination, and passion. Just “Dylan’s Memorial Bowl-A- The Bowl-A-Thon brings in a Good things are happening in of fighting a congenital heart dis- $33,000 short, Veronica raised Thon” go back to the Greater Bay packed house, so reserve your spot Fremont, one wish at a time. ease (CHD)? that same amount last year. Area Make-A-Wish Chapter. So with Cloverleaf before tickets sell Ten days after meeting “Every year we have progressed far, Bowl-A-Thon donations have out like years prior. Dylan Johnson Memorial Mickey Mouse, Dylan died from up and up [in raising funds]. And directly granted 30 wishes to chil- If you would like to make a Bowl-A-Thon CHD complications in July it’s like, really? I am able to do dren, and there’s no plan to stop donation to the Bowl-A-Thon, Saturday, Oct. 12 2000. He was only two years this?” Veronica laughed. She con- granting wishes anytime soon. contact Veronica directly at (510) Noon check-in, Bowling: old. Over 300 people came to siders herself a one-woman show, This year’s Bowl-A-Thon has 517-3017 or mymakeaw- 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. his funeral. Although he was so not a committee—just a mom over 150 raffle prizes and over 40 [email protected]. Moreover, Cloverleaf Family Bowl young, he was already making a who lost a child. She is on a mis- silent auction items, ranging from a Veronica is on the Advisory 40645 Fremont Blvd., Suite 3, difference. “Dylan’s purpose of sion to grant more wishes to chil- footballs signed by Colin Kaeper- Board of the Greater Bay Area Fremont life was to make people think of dren through Make-A-Wish, just nick, Frank Gore, Steve Young, and Make a Wish Chapter and would (510) 656-4411 life differently,” said his mom like how her own son’s wish was Jerry Rice; a two-night stay at San be more than thrilled to speak to http://sf.wish.org/news-and- Veronica Johnson. And that is an granted many summers ago. Francisco’s Hyatt on the Embar- organizations, schools, and com- events/calendar-of-events/exter- understatement: his memory has The Make-A-Wish Founda- cadero; a Joe Thornton signed jer- panies about Make-A-Wish. nal-events/dylan-johnson changed lives, and continues to tion has been granting wishes to sey; a Pete Rose signed jersey and “This has made me into a bet- Cost: $20 Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

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Fremont Police Log colored shirt and pants. suspect walked up to the door of the Suspect vehicle: White Minivan residence, asked for the victim to SUBMITTED BY FREMONT POLICE (Dodge or Chrysler). come outside, then battered the vic- DEPARTMENT A resident reported an in progress tim. There have been ongoing dis- burglary at his home on the 44000 agreements between the victim and Monday, September 30: block of Ibero Way. The suspect suspect. Officers located the suspect, A man posed as a job recruiter, con- knocked at the front door and then a 20 year old adult female, and ar- tacted the victim and asked her to ac- forcibly entered the rear of the resi- rested her for felony battery due to cept and deposit a check from his dence. While on the phone with the the victim’s injuries. Ofc. Leopardi company into her bank account. The 911 Dispatcher, the victim could hear handled the investigation. victim was then asked to forward 90% the suspect ransacking his home. Offi- Officers responded to a residential of the funds to a different account and cers quickly arrived and discovered a burglary on the 3000 block of Beard keep 10% of the check as a bonus for broken rear door. Based on the nature Rd. Unknown suspect(s) entered the her actions. The victim followed in- of the call, officers made an emergency home via a patio window sometime structions and quickly learned that the entry into the residence. Officers lo- between 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Of- suspect’s check bounced. The victim cated the victim hiding inside a ficers are going to follow up with a was unable to stop the transfer of funds closet. The suspect fled the scene just neighbor who may have video. Loss from her account. Officer Leopardi in- prior to officers arriving. was cash and jewelry. vestigated the incident. SUSPECT Thursday, October 3: A victim listed her car for sale on DESCRIPTION: white male adult, We received a call at approxi- Craigslist. A buyer contacted the vic- short, thin build, no facial hair, white mately11:05 a.m. from a resident on tim and sent her a check which was hat and a white jacket. the 42700 block of Caldas Court who double the purchase price. The buyer Tuesday, October 1: stated that an unknown man was in (suspect) asked the victim to deposit Officers were dispatched to a resi- her backyard. The man initially the check and wire him the amount dential burglary that had occurred on knocked on the door and rang the of the overpayment. The victim be- the 4400 block of Richmond Ave. doorbell. When no one answered the came suspicious and called FPD. In- Unknown suspect(s) entered the door, the man looked into a window vestigation revealed that the suspect’s home via a bedroom window. Loss and then walked into the backyard via check was a duplicated check. Officer was prescription medication, jewelry a closed side gate. The suspect did not Singleton investigated the incident. and personal documents. enter the residence and there was no At approximately 10:15 a.m., of- Officers responded to a residential loss reported. The man was described ficers were dispatched to a residential burglary on the 4500 block of Pardee as an Asian male adult, late 30’s, tall, burglary in progress in the 38000 Ave. Unknown suspect(s) entered the slim build, black hair, wearing a white block of Overacker Ave. Neighbors home sometime between 8:35 a.m. shirt and white pants rang. The suspect observed two suspects fleeing the vic- and 10:18 a.m. A neighborhood fled in a faded black Acura with a gold Caution tim residence carrying appliances and search for video surveillance shows Acura emblem. other items. Officers and Detectives someone in the front yard approxi- At approximately4:30 p.m., offi- searched the area but were unable to mately five minutes before the victim cers responded to take a residential Buyers Traps locate the suspects. returns home. Point of entry was an burglary report on the 45900 block Suspect #1 – Hispanic male adult, open window. Loss was laptops, cam- of Paseo Padre Pkwy. The burglary 20’s, 5’06”, 150 lbs., wearing a dark eras and jewelry. occurred during the day. Unknown colored baseball cap, red/black jacket Wednesday, October 2: suspect(s) entered the home by pry- To Avoid and dark jeans. At approximately 9:00 a.m., offi- ing a sliding glass door. The house Suspect #2 – Hispanic male adult, cers responded to a battery report in was ransacked. Loss was jewelry, of- Free Report reveals what you 20’s 5’11”, 165 lbs., wearing dark the 38000 block of Logan Dr. The fice equipment, a purse and currency. need to know befoe you buy a home. Newark Police Log “grab and run” of a 24K gold neck- determined the victim had been as- www.HomeBuyerGotchas.com lace and bracelet from Gem’s Jewelers saulted. The suspect was eventually Free recorded message SUBMITTED BY NEWARK (39055 Cedar Blvd. #126) at 1:27 located four doors down from where POLICE DEPARTMENT p.m. The suspect was described as a the fight occurred and taken into 1-800-597-5259 Vietnamese male, about 30 years of custody. Sheila Coon of Newark was ID# 1018 Wednesday, September 25: age, 5’3”, wearing a black jacket. Of- later booked at Fremont PD Jail. Officer Katz investigated a stolen ficer Knutson is following up on Monday, September 30 Realty World Neighbors BRE#01138169 vehicle from in front of a residence in some possible leads. Officer Jackman responded to a res- the 6400 block of Broadway Ave. A At 4:42 p.m.,Officer Revay inves- idence in the 7800 block of Peachtree White 1995 Acura Integra CA license tigated a burglary at a residence in Ave. regarding a burglary. The victim 3MBJ330 was stolen overnight. the 5200 block of Sussex Pl. The reported someone had kicked open his Officer Fredstrom investigated a front door was kicked and the resi- front door and entered his residence. stolen vehicle from in front of a resi- dence was ransacked. The incident occurred between 0800 dence in the 36200 block of Darvon St. Friday, September 27 hours this morning and 1852 hours A white 1997 Nissan Altima 4dr CA li- At 2:44 a.m., a citizen called to re- this evening. cense 3BPT311 was stolen overnight. port a suspicious male subject loitering Officer Warren responded at 7:39 Officer Katz investigated a theft near La Cabana Restaurant on Rich p.m. to a residence in the 7600 block of items from an RV parked the se- Ave. When Officers arrived at the scene, of Shady Hollow Rd. regarding a cured lot of 38472 Cedar Blvd. oc- Ramon Arreola (transient) ran and hid burglary. The victim reported some- curred overnight. inside the restaurant. Ramon’s family one had kicked open his front door Officer Fredstrom investigated a owns the restaurant and he has a key to and entered his residence. stolen vehicle from in front of a resi- the business. Arreola happened to have Tuesday, October 1 dence in the 6200 block of Lido Ct. A a Felony warrant and unfortunately for 1115 Hours: Officer Ramos re- blue 1997 Nissan Altima CA license him, one of the employee’s forgot to sponded to a residence in the 35000 5RWD668 was stolen overnight. lock one of the back doors. As soon as block of Blackburn Drive a restrain- At 11:28 a.m., Officer Fredstrom Officers entered the rear door, Arreola ing order violation. Suspect Ray- arrested a juvenile for possession of ran out the front door and was taken mond Wharton was notified of the multiple knives on school grounds into custody by Officer Ramos. Arreola restraining order on Friday, Septem- when he walked through NMHS cam- was later booked at Santa Rita Jail. ber 27, 2013 while attending the pus and was involved in a dispute with Sunday, September 29: court hearing. After the court hear- Campus authorities when contacted. At 8:22 a.m., Officers were dis- ing, Wharton proceeded to ride by The juvenile is currently on juvenile patched to Salisbury (Lake Area) re- the victim’s house Friday evening. In probation and has an ankle monitor. garding a German Shepherd tied up addition, Wharton contacted the vic- He was booked at Juvenile hall and his to a bench who just gave birth to a tim today via e-mail. Officer Ramos probation officer was contacted. puppy. Officer Bloom ended up and company responded to the Perry Officer Katz investigated a stolen transporting the dog to Central Vet. Farms fruit stand in Ardenwood. vehicle from the area of 6300 Joaquin During the drive, the dog gave birth Wharton was located and arrested Murieta Ave. A gray 2008 Toyota to two more puppies. Throughout without incident. Wharton was Avalon CA License 6DLB596 was the day, the dog gave birth to a total booked at Santa Rita Jail for the re- stolen overnight. of seven puppies. The dog was not straining order violations and posses- At 4:02 p.m., Officer Eriksen in- marked with a computer chip and sion of a gravity knife. vestigated a theft of a dirt bike from a there is no information on the owner Any person with any information garage at Sycamore Bay apartments of the dog and puppies belong to. concerning these incidents can con- (37171 Sycamore). The black and Officers responded to Birch St. at tact the non-emergency line at 510- red Honda XR70 was stolen from the 12:29 a.m. to a report of a female 578-4237. Information can also be garage of one of the units. subject down on the sidewalk bleed- left anonymously on the “silent wit- Thursday, September 26 ing from the head. Subsequent inves- ness” hotline at 510-578-4000, ex- Officer Knutson investigated a tigation by Officer Khairy tension 500.

Hayward Police Log SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT Sunday, September 29 and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark A murder occurred in the area of Industrial Blvd. jeans rolled up to the top of his ankles. Anyone with Tuesday, September 24 and Clawiter Rd. Officers responded to a single ve- information is encouraged to call the Hayward Po- An attempted robbery occurred at Calaroga Ave. and Radcliff St. at hicle collision at 4:39 a.m., and found the occupant lice Department Investigations Division at (510) 1:19 a.m. The victim was walking on Calaroga Ave. when the suspect ap- of the vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. The 293-7034. proached. The suspect brandished a handgun at the victim and demanded victim was transported to a local hospital where he A suspect was arrested at 11:27 p.m. for pimp- the contents of his backpack. When the victim refused, the suspect ran to later pronounced deceased. Within 48 hours of the ing and pandering at the Motel 6 located at a vehicle and fled the scene. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, murder two suspects were arrested, and both con- 30155 Industrial Pkwy. S/W. Hotel management 20-30 years old, short build and wearing a short white shirt and grey fessed to the murder. called HPD to report unwanted guests inside one hooded sweatshirt. The suspect vehicle was a grey Mazda hatchback. Any- An attempted robbery occurred in front of 287 of the rooms. When officers arrived they located one with information is encouraged to call the Hayward Police Depart- W. A Street at 9:20 p.m. The victim was walking by two females and one male associated with the ment Investigations Division at (510) 293-7034. the business when the suspect approached him from room. During the investigation it was determined Saturday, September 28 behind. The suspect demanded the victim’s cell the females were conducting prostitution and Two stolen vehicles were recovered, and one suspect is in custody, phone and wallet, and when the victim refused the working for the male suspect. Both females were stemming from an incident in the 28000 block of Murcia St. at 10:55 suspect punched him in the face. The victim began from the Los Angeles area, and one was found to a.m. A patrol officer noticed a suspicious person exiting the driver’s running away and the suspect chased after him. An be a minor. The minor was placed into protective side door of a vehicle. A license check on the vehicle found it was a re- uninvolved citizen tried to assist the victim, and the custody, and the male suspect was additionally ar- ported stolen vehicle. After arresting the suspect, a second vehicle lo- suspect assaulted them as well. The suspect is de- rested for Commercially Sexually Exploiting Chil- cated in the area was also found to be reported stolen. scribed as a Black male, 20-29 years old, thin build dren, and a parole violation. October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 9

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The Center provides a multi-disciplinary dinate the best care and treatment options team approach to breast health including: available • Physician collaboration • Access to breast cancer-related information, • Nurse navigation to assure timely appoint- education, and support ments • Breast cancer data collection on quality indi- • Multidisciplinary care conferences cators for all subspecialties involved in breast • A tumor registrar coordinator who maintains cancer diagnosis and treatment statistics and quality measures • Ongoing monitoring and improvement of • Genetic risk assessment and testing care • Lymphedema services • Information about clinical trials and new treatment options • Education and support The Women’s Center also was desig- Washington Women’s Center has been ac- nated a Breast Imaging Center of Excel- credited by the National Accreditation Pro- lence in 2012 by the American College of gram for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a Radiology which recognizes breast imaging non-governmental, not-for-profit organiza- centers that have earned accreditation in tion established to identify and recognize mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy breast centers that provide the best possible and breast ultrasound, including ultra- care to patients with breast cancer. The eval- sound-guided breast biopsy. uations occur every three years. To learn more about the programs and NAPBC-accredited centers demonstrate: services offered at the Washington Women’s • A multidisciplinary, team approach to coor- Center, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter. “Think Pink” Offers Breast Health Education and Support For the fifth year in a row, Washington Hospital is hosting its free Think Pink event to coincide with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Think Pink offers women the latest information on breast health as well as breast cancer screening guidelines and treatments. This year’s event is supported by grants from Genentech and Ambry Genetics. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Tent Atrium at Washington West, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. To register to attend this year’s Think Pink event, or for more information, visit whhs.com/think-pink or call (800) 963-7070.

continued from page 3 Washington Hospital Employee Honored for 45 Years of Service weekday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., she sits Tondag says she remembers when the op- next to two other switchboard operators re- erators were in charge of sorting the Hospi- directing phone calls in a small office on the tal’s mail, petty cash, and when the lower level of the hospital. switchboard staff used the old cord-boards to She may be on the phone most of the connect callers to their party. time, but in between calls, much of her life Most of the several thousands of calls Nancy has played out in the hospital where she has has answered over the years have been fairly worked for more than 45 years. That’s where straight forward but one call involving a simple so many of her stories take place. misunderstanding is still fresh in Tondag’s mind. Like at 5:04 p.m. on October 17, 1989 – “I remember taking a call from an em- when the Loma Prieta earthquake struck the ployee who said “Fryer” in 2 North 3, or Bay Area. some room, and I said “Did you say Fire in 2 “What a day that was – as soon as I made North 3?” and the employee verified yes sure my family was okay, I rushed back to “Fryer” in 2 North 3, so I called a Code Red the hospital,” Nancy remembers. “With so (Fire Alarm Response),” Nancy chuckles. many phone lines down, there were a lot of “Most of my interactions with staff members people that were frightened about not being go much smoother than on that occasion.” able to contact and get in touch with their “When I walk into work in the morning, families. But we all pulled through and I’m I sometime just stand and stare at the all the proud of how many people we were able to new construction that has taken place at the finally connect and bring together that day.” hospital,“ Tondag said. “We have a new Cen- Nancy first came to Washington Hospital tral Utility Plant, a new Center for Joint Re- as a volunteer in the main lobby and old cof- placement and so much progress has taken fee shop. It was her mother Emma who place inside the hospital as well.” worked in the Washington Hospital House- Reflecting back on 45 years, Tondag has keeping Department (today’s Environmental no plans to step aside from her duties. Services) who encouraged Nancy to apply for “This place has become a big part of my a job at the hospital. life,” said Tondag. “It’s who I am. In a way, I The quiet solitude of the job has always grew up in this hospital. I have a hard time appealed to Nancy. Hour after hour, she an- thinking about leaving because I love my job swers questions, fixes problems and calms and I feel good. I feel very proud and lucky people down. Through the years, the job has to still be working at Washington Hospital.” actually become a little easier. Today, she On Saturday, October 19, Washington simply connects callers with the press of a Hospital will formally recognize Nancy button whereas when she started, Nancy had Tondag for her 45 years of service. From all to plug and pull at a series of jacks and cords the employees, thank you Nancy for being an while sitting in front of a huge panel. inspiration to all of us.

The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is gathering scien- ALERT: Due to U.S. Government tists and naturalists to introduce visitors to shutdown, this event may be cancelled. scientific data collection and land manage- ment techniques on national wildlife refuge. Science Day Meet the experts and see what they do first- Sunday, Oct 13 hand. Train to be a citizen scientist and help 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. monitor plants and animals on the refuge to Don Edwards San Francisco document effects of climate change. Bay National Wildlife Refuge Take part in one or all of these programs: 2 Marshlands Rd., Fremont Reptile Survey, Phytoplankton Sampling, (510) 792-0222 ext. 476 Song Bird Banding Demonstrations, Mam- www.fws.gov/refuge/don_edwards_san_fr mal Trapping Demonstrations, and Citizen ancisco_bay Science Workshop. This event is open to all ages. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Page 10 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

Costly Homeseller Mistakes You Need to Avoid When You Sell Your Home!

Tri-City – A new report has just been release which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less ef- fective in today’s market. The fact of the matter is that nearly three quarters of homesellers don’t get what they want for their home and become disillusioned and – worse – financially dis- advantaged when they put their home on the market. “Oh yeah, why not?” my • Tap water costs nearly 1,000 As this report uncovers, most homesellers make BY SHARENE GONZALES, ACWD PUBLIC AFFAIRS friend responds. times less than bottled water. 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. And with that, I dig into my Let’s think about this for a sec- SPECIALIST The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is insulated snack pack, extract my ond. Why would you pay 1,000 entirely preventable. trusty refillable water bottle, and times more for bottled water “All aboard!” the driver of our In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared launch into my explanation. when tap water is essentially the rented party bus commanded. a free special report entitled “The 9 Step System to Get Your I may have committed a party same product? Would you pay After talking about it for years, Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar”. bus faux pas by extolling the $3,890 per gallon for Brand A my friends and I finally decided virtues of tap water while touring gasoline when you could buy To hear a brief recorded message about how to to embark on a day-long excur- wine country, but it turns out Brand B gasoline for $3.89 per order your free copy of this report, call 1-800-228-3917 sion through California’s wine that it makes for pretty interest- gallon? The same applies to milk and enter ID #1000. You can call anytime, 24 hours a day, country. What better way to win- ing conversation, even over a or any other commodity. Price 7 days a week. ery-hop than in a tinted-out glass of Cabernet! alone makes me a big proponent party bus! One of the most common of tap water. We piled in with bags of snacks questions I’m asked during such a Fortunately, the tides are This report is courtesy of Capital Realty Group. Not intended to solicit to ensure we would have plenty to properties currently listed for sale. conversation is, “Is my water safe slowly changing as more and munch on throughout the day. The to drink?” My answer, with no more people share the message last item loaded before we hit the hesitation, is a resounding “Yes!” about drinking tap water. An ob- road - the ice chest. This didn’t Yet I am surprised by how many vious example is the installation strike me as odd because not all on people ask this question and gen- of refillable water bottle stations board were wine drinkers. I figured uinely doubt the safety of their at schools, universities, and by the ice chest housed other beverages drinking water. But, as a glass- municipalities. The use of such and spirits. half-full kind of person, I see stations will help to reduce the Stop one – a small, family- these interactions as a chance to number of plastic water bottles owned winery. We unload, anx- provide more information about that would otherwise end up in ious to begin what is sure to be tap’s benefits. Again, I can be a landfills, litter our public places, an eventful day. After a few tast- bit of a geek about this stuff so I or make their way to waterways ings and some chit-chat with the take pride when I see the light where they become a hazard to wine maker, we make our way bulb go on as someone starts to aquatic wildlife. back to the bus. realize that tap water is often a My crusade for tap water goes Staying hydrated can help better choice than bottled. on, however, and I am still work- keep a good day from turning Drinking tap water has many ing to fully convince my friends bad, especially when 10 wineries benefits over drinking bottled to abandon bottled water. After are involved. Realizing this, a water. A few of these include: all, those closest to us can be our friend reaches in to the ice chest • Tap water is more strictly regu- toughest critics. and pulls out a popular brand of lated than bottled water. As for the party bus conversa- bottled water. • Tap water is delivered right to tion, if some found it a faux pas, “Here, want one, Sharene?” your home. I could have easily reminded my friend asks. • Tap water comes with no waste- them that it takes water to make “No thanks,” I reply. “I’m not ful packaging. wine. a big fan of bottled water.”

SUBMITTED BY THE “Hayward’s downtown restaurants are known for HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE their inventive menus and this is a chance for ‘restau- rant walkers’ to experience cuisine at an establishment There will be 14 stops at the “Downtown Hay- that may be new to them,” said Kim Huggett, presi- ward Restaurant Walk,” each establishment showing dent of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce. “We are off the creativity and tastes that makes them a fa- delighted with the variety of this year’s restaurants and vorite of downtown diners. their eagerness to share creations from their menus.” The annual event will be held the evening of Thurs- For more information, contact the chamber at day, October 17 in the downtown area from City Hall (510) 537-2424. Plaza to Foothill Boulevard. Only 200 tickets are avail- able at $20 apiece for this annual sold-out event, and Downtown Hayward must be purchased in advance at the Hayward Cham- Restaurant Walk ber of Commerce, (22561 Main St.) or Hayward Main Thursday, Oct 17 Public Library (835 C St.). Proceeds support the After 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. School Homework Support Center of the Hayward City Hall Plaza to Public Library and Leadership Hayward. Foothill Blvd., Hayward Participating restaurants include Bijou, Buffalo Bills, (510) 537-2424 Buon Appetito, Julian’s BBQ, Kupe, Los Pericos, Shark www.hayward.org Shack, Snappy’s Café and Swiss Delices, The Bistro, Tickets: $20 and the Turf Club. Additionally, diners will enjoy treats at Something Sweet bakery, a box of popcorn at Cen- tury Theatres, and samples at Yogurt Hill.

SUBMITTED BY TEMPLE BETH TORAH BROTHERHOOD

On Sunday, October 13, at 9:30 a.m., the Brotherhood of Temple Beth Torah is proud to present Igor Tregub, Regional Council Member, of “Bend the Arc,” a Jewish partnership for justice. Tregub will discuss immigration reform — what is at stake, how it is relevant to American Jews, and how we can get involved. Tregub is an immigrant with his own story to tell. The public is encouraged to attend.

Immigration reform speaker Sunday, October 13 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Temple Beth Torah, Social Hall 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont $10 general/$8 seniors Light breakfast of lox and bagels, eggs, juice and coffee is included RSVP: [email protected] October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 11

SUBMITTED BY: NANCY TUBBS Music at the Mission presents: The Ledge Trio Saturday, Oct 12 usic at the Mission is a classical chamber 7:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. music series which presents performances 7:15 p.m. Pre-concert Lecture Min historic Old Mission San Jose in Fre- 8:00 p.m. Concert mont. Programs feature the collaborative efforts of Old Mission San Jose visiting artists and some of the Bay Area’s most dy- 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont namic chamber musicians. (510) 402-1724 Works featured in Saturday’s performance in- http://www.musicatmsj.org clude: BACH: Cello Suite no. 2 in d minor; http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/438785 CHOPIN: Nocturne in c minor op. 48 no. 1; $25 - $30. CHAMINADE: Concertino, op. 107; HAYDN: Trio in D Major, Hob. XV no. 16; RACHMANI- Tickets are priced at $30 for General admission NOFF: Vocalise; WEBER: Trio in g minor op. 63; and $25 for Students/Seniors at the door. They may BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances. Performers be purchased online for $28 General admission and are:Rhonda Bradetich, flute; Bill Everett, bass; and $23 Student/Senior at www.musicatmsj.org or Aileen Chanco, piano. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/438785.

Study will assist Steelhead restoration in Alameda Creek SUBMITTED BY JEFF MILLER

The San Francisco Estuary Institute has published the Alameda Creek Historical Ecology Study documenting the transformation of the largest local tributary to San Francisco Bay and suggesting opportunities for steelhead restoration, wetland recovery and watershed man- agement. The project synthesizes hundreds of historical maps, photographs and documents with contemporary science to gain understanding of current environmental challenges and restoration opportunities. A special section co-authored with EPA biologist Robert Leidy describes the remarkable diversity of the native fish communities found historically within the watershed; more than half of the original two dozen native freshwater fish species still persist today in Alameda Creek. “The Alameda Creek Historical Ecology Study shows how creek, wetland and other natural systems used to work, and suggests ways that we can re-establish some of these func- tions to make healthier and more resilient ecosystems within the Alameda Creek watershed,” said SFEI senior scientist Robin Grossinger. The study was funded by the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, with additional funding by the Alameda County Water District and Zone 7 Water Agency. The project was produced in partnership with the Alameda County Resource Conservation District. For copies and more information, please visit the project at www.sfei.org/projects/. Transit agency announces new general manager

SUBMITTED BY BRANDI CHILDRESS

After an extensive nationwide search and thorough, ten-month re- cruitment process, on October 3, 2013, the Santa Clara Valley Trans- portation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors appointed Ms. Nuria I. Fernandez as the next General Manager. Fernandez has an extensive and impressive career in the public transportation industry, most recently serving as the Chief Operating

Officer for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) where she has been responsible for the overall security of the MTA system, development of its capital and environmental sustain- ability programs, federal and state government affairs, and manage- ment oversight of the five operating agencies and its capital construction. We are very pleased with our selection of Nuria Fernandez. She is an individual who possesses the personal and professional characteris- tics that we know will move VTA forward,” said Joe Pirzynski, VTA Board Chair. Nuria has over 30 years of experience in the transportation field and a professional career that includes, planning, design and construc- tion of mass transit systems, airport operations and policy develop- ment of federal transportation programs. Her accomplishments include managing the operations of O’Hare International Airport; providing high-level policy and program expert- ise at the U.S. Department of Transportation; and managing the de- sign and construction of multi-billion dollar rail expansion programs in Chicago and Washington, D.C. “I am excited about this new opportunity to lead an organization that is on track to change the public transportation landscape in Sili- con Valley forever, and my experience working in the industry, both public and private, has positioned me for the challenges that come with this great responsibility,” states Fernandez. Fernandez’ official start date is early December 2013. Page 12 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

Prospect for quick end to shutdown is remote

BY DAVID ESPO Senate Majority Leader Harry Cruz blamed them and the AP SPECIAL Reid also said the two issues were White House for the impasse and linked. “We not only have a shut- accused them of a “my way or the CORRESPONDENT down, but we have the full faith highway’’ attitude. and credit of our nation before us But Sen. Carl Levin likened WASHINGTON Prospects for in a week or ten days,’’ he said. the Republican strategy to a swift end to the 4-day-old partial According to warnings by the “smashing a piece of crockery government shutdown all but van- administration and Wall Street, fail- with a hammer, gluing two or ished Friday as lawmakers squab- ure to raise the debt limit, by con- three bits back together today, a bled into the weekend and trast, had the potential to destabilize couple more tomorrow, and two increasingly shifted their focus to a financial markets and inflict harm or three more the day after that.’’ midmonth deadline for averting a on the economy quickly. For all the rhetoric, there was threatened first-ever default. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew no evident urgency about ending The shutdown caused the has said that unless Congress acts, the partial shutdown before the White House to scrub a presiden- the government will be unable to weekend. tial trip to Asia, and the Bureau pay all its debts and will run the The Republican-controlled of Labor Statistics delayed its cus- risk of default. He has urged law- House approved legislation tomary monthly report on job- makers to act by Oct. 17. restoring funds for federal disas- lessness as impacts of the partial Debt limit bills typically pass ter relief on a vote of 247-164, shutdown spread. first in the House, then move to and moved toward a vote to “This isn’t some damn game,’’ the Senate. So far, neither allow the resumption of the said House Speaker John Boehner, Boehner nor the rest of the lead- Women, Infants and Children as the White House and Democ- ership has said when they expect nutrition program. rats held to their position of agree- to draft and have a vote on one. Saturday’s agenda called for ing to negotiate only after the Reid and other Democrats passing a bill to assure post-shut- government is reopened and the blocked numerous attempts by down pay for an estimated $16.7 trillion debt limit raised. Sen. Ted Cruz to approve House- 800,000 furloughed federal em- House Republicans appeared to passed bills reopening portions of ployees off the job since mid-day be shifting their demands, de-em- the government. The Texas Re- Tuesday, then turning off the phasizing their previous insistence publican is a chief architect of the lights on the House floor until on defunding the health care over- “Defund Obamacare’’ strategy Monday night to allow lawmak- haul in exchange for re-opening and met earlier this week with al- ers to fly home for two days. the government. Instead, they lies in the House and an aide to Associated Press reporters Alan ramped up calls for cuts in federal Majority Leader Eric Cantor to Fram, Henry C. Jackson, Stephen benefit programs and future confer on strategy. Ohlemacher, Charles Babington, deficits, items that Boehner has In a lengthy back-and-forth Donna Cassata and Alicia A. said repeatedly will be part of any with Reid and other Democrats, Caldwell contributed to this report. talks on debt limit legislation.

showing ads. In the three months Twitter dishes ending in June, Twitter generated revenue of $139 million, or an aver- age of just 64 cents per user. In con- tantalizing tidbits in trast, Facebook generated second-quarter revenue of nearly $1.2 billion, or an average of $1.58 IPO treatise per user, while LinkedIn posted rev- enue of $364 million, or an average of $1.53 per user. BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE in 2010, the company’s annual revenue As Twitter cranks up its market- has soared from $28 million to $317 AP TECHNOLOGY WRITER ing machine, it runs the risk of alien- million last year. Through the first half ating an audience accustomed to of this year, Twitter’s revenue totaled SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Oct 04 seeing relatively few ads in their news $254 million, more than doubling – Twitter, a privately held company feeds. Beyond the U.S., Twitter is from last year. If Twitter maintains that built on blurbs, has finally laid itself gearing to expand its advertising ef- growth pace through the second half, bare in documents that read more forts in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the company’s revenue will surpass like a treatise than a tweet. Japan and the United Kingdom. $656 million this year. The roughly 800-page filing Twit- –TWITTER’S MORE ``MO- Twitter gets 87 percent of its rev- ter Inc. released late Thursday on its BILE’’ THAN FACEBOOK enue from advertising. The rest way to an eagerly anticipated IPO Twitter appears tailor-made for an comes from licensing agreements that contains tantalizing tidbits about its age of increasing reliance on smart- give other companies better access to growth and its attempts to make phones and tablet computers. Three- the flow of activity on its service. money from its influential short mes- fourths of Twitter’s users already use Meanwhile, Twitter ended June saging service. the service on mobile gadgets. Per- with 218 million users, up from 30 The suspense surrounding Twit- haps more important to investors, the million in early 2010. More than ter’s IPO was heightened by the com- company sells 65 percent of its ads WARNING three-quarters of those users, or 169 on smartphones and tablets. Face- pany’s decision to take advantage of a million people, are located outside law passed last year that allows com- book gets 41 percent of its ad rev- the U.S. Twitter is growing fastest in panies with less than $1 billion in an- enue from mobile devices. 10 Questions to Ask Before Argentina, France, Japan, Russia, nual revenue to keep their IPO –ITS MARKET VALUE COULD Saudi Arabia and South Africa. documents under seal until manage- BE AS HIGH AS $20 BILLION You Hire an Agent. Do not hire –BUT THE COMPANY ISN’T ment is ready to make formal presen- Twitter hasn’t set a price target for PROFITABLE tations to investors. its IPO yet, but its documents con- an agent before you read this It takes more than cultural heft to With Thursday’s lifting of the tain some clues about its recent mar- build a business, as Twitter is learn- veil, Twitter can start pitching in- ket value. The company’s stock last Free Special Report ing. The company has suffered unin- vestors during a so-called ``road sold in a privately arranged swap nine terrupted losses of $419 million since show’’ as early as Oct. 24. The San months ago at $17 per share. That Free recorded message its inception. Twitter can afford the Francisco company’s stock could deal implied Twitter had a market losses because it has raised $759 mil- begin trading under the ticker sym- value of $10 billion to $11 billion at 1-800-597-5259 lion from investors. The company bol ``TWTR’’ before Thanksgiving. the time. Last month, Twitter priced still had $375 million in the bank at Here are five key details revealed some of its employee stock options at ID#1006 the end of June and hopes to raise at in Twitter’s tome: $20.62, based on a third-party ap- least $1 billion more in its IPO. –TWITTER’S GOT GROWTH praisal of the company’s value. Realty WorldNeighbors DRE#01138169 But Wall Street won’t tolerate TO GET EXCITED ABOUT Some analysts predict Twitter will losses for long, and it may be a while After Twitter co-founder Jack seek $28 to $30 per share in its IPO. before Twitter turns a profit. Dorsey sent out the first tweet in If those projections pan out, Twitter Twitter’s losses widened during March 2006, the company didn’t will have a market value of $17 bil- the first half of this year to $69 mil- even try to make money for its few lion to $20 billion, including stock lion, up from $49 million in the years. Instead, management focused options and restricted stock likely to same period last year. In contrast, on attracting more users and making be converted into common shares both Facebook and LinkedIn were the service more reliable. after the IPO. Facebook made its profitable when they went public. Twitter’s patient approach is paying stock market debut with a market –COMING UP... MORE ADS off. Since former Google executive value of more than $100 billion, but To make money, Twitter will Dick Costolo became Twitter’s CEO its stock plummeted before making likely get more aggressive about resounding comeback this year.

Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc. earns Quality Roofing Award

SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE PATRICK

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, recently presented Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc. of Fremont with the 2013 Partner in Quality award for roofing excellence. The company is one of only 207 Firestone Red Shield® licensed contractors throughout North America that were honored with this industry distinction. Firestone presents the annual Partner in Quality award to contractors throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico that meet its high building standards, which includes the installation of a minimum of four warranted Firestone roofs in each of the past five years; maintaining at least one million square feet of Firestone roofs under warranty; and achieving an annual Quality Inci- dence Rating (QIR) of 2.0 or less. For additional information, visit: www.alcalarcade.com. October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 13 Fremont Is Our Business

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Newark Chamber looking for a new President

The Newark Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting resumes for the position of President/CEO that reports directly to its Board of Directors. The President/CEO will be responsible for taking the SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINA GIN vision of the Board of Directors and help make it reality through the implementation of a Strategic Plan. Looking for a new friend? Perhaps a cute and furry one, dapperly dressed in black and white? Hayward Contact Linda Ashley at 510-744-1000 to obtain a Animal Shelter is hosting their annual pet adoption event “Black and White ‘Fur’ Ball” on Saturday, Octo- copy of the President/CEO Job Announcements which ber 12. The event will offer discounted adoption fees includes Education/Experience Requirements, Primary Functions, and About Newark.

To apply please send a resume with an introductory letter describing your interest in the position, includ- ing a detailed description about your qualifications as detailed the in Job Announcement. Resumes must be received by September 30, 2013. Send to: Linda Ashley, Consultant For more information, please call the Hayward Newark Chamber of Commerce Animal Shelter at (510) 293-7200, ext. 7. Like us 37101 Newark Blvd on Facebook: Newark, CA 94560 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayward-Animal- ShelterVolunteers/125221800829984?fref=ts.

Black and White “Fur” Ball for black, white, and black and white pets including Saturday, Oct 12 kittens, cats, dogs, puppies, bunnies, and a guinea pig. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Adopt any black, white, or black and white companion Hayward Animal Shelter for $20, or adopt a companion of any color and adopt 16 Barnes Court, Hayward the second pet for $20 (a license fee applies to dogs (510) 293-7200 ext. 7 adopted by Hayward residents). www.haywardanimals.org Save an innocent life and bring some happy Adoption fees: $20 into your own by providing a home for these ani- mals in need.

SUBMITTED BY CLARENCE JOHNSON

AC Transit has released two Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for artists and artisans to work on its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, slated to start construction in 2014. The 34 stations along the 9.5-mile route stretching from Downtown Oakland to San Le- andro BART will receive customized artistic treatments, created by one to three lead artists working with other artists or artisans drawn from a pre-qualified pool. The lead artists and pre-qualified artists and artisans will be chosen based on responses to the RFQs, which are due November 13, 2013, at 2 p.m. PST. The artistic enhancement of these heavily used, outdoor bus sta- tions will likely be led by artists who are experienced in large-scale, high-performance installations. AC Transit is committed to build- ing this capacity among emerging artists, and so has split the pro- curement in two, also creating the pre-qualified pool of artists and artisans. Participating in the construction of the BRT will allow these artists and artisans to gain experience that can help them fur- ther their careers and compete in the future for large-scale projects. Examples of artistic enhancement of the bus stations may in- clude panels integrated with railings along the sloped paths to the raised platforms, and customization of the upper windscreen panel of the shelter structure. Because each of the 34 stations will receive artistic treatments, stations may reflect the surrounding neighbor- hoods, respecting the diversity of the route, most of which runs along International Boulevard and E 14th St. Artists will be se- lected by a panel made up of project and design professionals, rep- resentatives from the partner agencies, arts professionals, and community members. After selection, the artists will meet with the communities along the route to inform their work. AC Transit has chosen an artistic theme for the overall route: Honor the Past and Celebrate the Future. The chosen artists will create their works based on their interpretation of the theme as well as input from the community. Either one artist for the entire corridor or one for each of three station groupings will be selected. The pre-qualified pool of artists and artisans will include all appli- cants who demonstrate the necessary qualifications. The RFQs can be found at http://is.gd/actbrtrfqs and submissions are due November 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm PST. October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 15 Pat Kite’s Garden

he first time Denise saw to Eva, they were never chores, parks. Initially she put ads in area Eva Ricciarelli, the 71- they were labors of love. So, of newspapers and found ample in- Tyear-old was pushing a course, in England, Eva and Rod terest. So by 1994, Eva ap- flowerpot-laden broken wheelbar- visited as many beautiful gardens proached the City of Fremont row across Shinn Park lawn. as they could. Old-fashioned with her project. The City let her “When Eva wanted to do some- heirloom flowers held a special tend the derelict Niles Rose Gar- thing, she just did it, “Denise fascination. She loved them for den for starters. With volunteers, it blossomed. She started a vegetable garden, giving the proceeds to Fremont’s soup kitchens, and created a But- terfly garden. Then the City let her begin refurbishing Shinn Histori- cal Park. So began “Friends of Heirloom Flowers” [FHF]. Volun- teers started with the old Shinn Cottage. “There was nothing in it,” Denise recalls. So Eva had a decorating party: couches, chairs and tables… it is now the FHF clubhouse. The cottage front soon sparkled with a cutting garden similar to the original one at the long-ago Shinn family home. “Eva started the FHF garden club without any money,” Denise recalls. “Plants were donated. We had White Elephant sales. We sold our plants at the Niles Wild- flower festival. Eva was just a ‘can do’ person. If there was a prob- lem, she found a way around it. She always saw the sunny side of day, even if it was raining.” Some of the original FHF members still come to plant, prune, weed every Tuesday; among them Trudy Del Gaizo of Newark, and Mary Rickenbacher of Fre- mont. FHF past presidents include Denise LePielbet, Vicki Gehrung, LePielbet emphasizes. Fremont’s their shapes and scents, often so Judy Johnson, Caryl Gentile, Eva Shinn Park, now an exquisite different than current multi-hy- Ricciarelli, and current Marcia panorama of historic flowers and bridized varieties. Nyman. Eva continued as a visitor ancient trees, was once neglected Over the years, Eva volun- and Shinn House docent, always acreage with a discombobulated teered at Ardenwood Historic bedecked in full Victorian cos- centrist cottage. That was before Farm in Fremont and Filoli Gar- tume, until age 90. “She always Indiana-born Eva and spouse dens in San Jose; she got a Master came back to the Garden,” Denise Rod made a WW II plane Gardener degree. But her horizon says. “The Garden saw her restoration trip to England. was now larger. Eva wanted to through life’s adversities.” As a child, Eva’s mother always start a garden club that would In Memoriam: Eva Jewell gave her the garden “chores.” But beautify Fremont’s historical Ricciarelli: August 2013

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ans Boepple’s debut with the Los Ange- les Philharmonic Orchestra at the age Hof ten set the stage for a lifetime of col- laboration with orchestras and conductors of in- ternational renown. Described as a “gifted pianist” by the Washington Star and “the peak of pianistic perfection” by Badische Zeitung, the Smith Center at Ohlone College is proud to Fremont Bear Cub Scout Pack 447, Den 16 visited Tri-City Voice offices on Friday, October 4, 2013 to learn about their local present classical American pianist Hans Boepple on Sunday afternoon, October 13. newspaper. Scouts (left to right) Shrish Choudhary, Lohit Potnuru, Adrian Kao, Jerry He and Ritam Nandi heard about news An acclaimed artist known for his rich musi- reporting and watched as a portion of the current issue was designed for printing. cality and stunning technical command, Boepple performs in various solo and symphony concert series across the U.S. His program includes Bach’s “Italian Concerto in F Major,” Beethoven’s “‘Waldstein’ Sonata,” and Mus- sorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” A Steinway International Artist, Boepple won SUBMITTED BY worker organizers, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, repre- first prize in the International J.S. Bach Compe- GWENDOLYN MITCHELL/MARINA HINESTROSA senting the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), tition. In addition, he is a six-time winner of the joined forces to organize the protest, which laid the founda- Coleman Chamber Music Award, and a An unveiling ceremony of the Filipino Memorial Project tion for future labor groups to fight for higher wages, better prizewinner in Kosciuszko Chopin, MTNA na- Mural, a historic public piece of artwork painted by local Bay working conditions and medical benefits for their members. tional competitions. He has recorded the com- Area artists will be held Saturday, October 12 at the Milpitas Comprised of scholars, students, historians, and commu- plete Beethoven “Bagatelles” for Orion Masters Library. The mural is a tribute to the long struggle of Filipino nity members at San Jose State University, the Filipino Me- Recordings and three CDs for Kjos Music. farm workers in the agricultural fields of Delano and other morial Project was created to acknowledge those leaders in the Boepple holds both a Bachelor and Master of areas of California. Filipino community who, through their hard work and perse- Music degree in Piano Performance from Indi- The Filipino Memorial Project Mural began five years ago verance, brought about positive change for future generations. ana University where he was also awarded the as a way to recognize the efforts and contributions of Filipino The large mural will hang on the walls of the Teen Homework prestigious Performer’s Certificate. American Farm workers in California’s Labor Movement. The Center in the Milpitas Library. In addition to touring with a full recital pro- mural features key historic figures including Larry Itliong, Filipino Mural unveiling gram every season, Boepple is a regular guest Philip Vera Cruz, Andy Imutan, Ben Hines, Pete Velasco, Saturday, October 12 artist/teacher at the Portland Piano Festival, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, and depicts the Delano 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. World Piano Pedagogy conference, IU Piano Grape Strike in 1965, when more than 1,500 farm workers Filipino cultural performances, cuisine Academy, and California Summer Music. walked off the grape fields in Delano, California. Filipino and entertainment will accompany the unveiling Lyn Bronson, editor of Peninsula Reviews, Union leader Larry Itliong, of the Agricultural Workers Or- Milpitas Library Auditorium describes Hans Boepple as having “a technique ganization Committee (AWOC), and Mexican American farm 160 N. Main Street, Milpitas equal to any pianist alive, plus he has taste, re- (408) 262-1171 finement and authority that he [uses] to serve the music. There is never an extraneous gesture or gratuitous display of empty virtuosity.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.smithcenter.com.

Smith Center Presents! Hans Boepple Sunday, Oct 13 2 p.m. Smith Center at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com Tickets: $20 general admission, $18 senior, $15 student Event Parking: $2 October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17

Set in a brooding Victorian mansion high on a remote bluff above the Pa- cific Ocean, the play centers on the rich and eccentric Minerva Osterman, who has called together her potential heirs for the advance reading of her will. She knows that it will please some and disappoint others—unless they take the sinister steps necessary to protect their interests. Murder ensues, the will disappears, and a diabolic plot is revealed. Performance times are 8 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There are three Sunday matinees: Sept 29 and Oct 6 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 13 performance starts at 1 pm with refreshments during intermission (included in price of ticket). Broadway West Theatre Company, 4000-B Bay Street in Fremont

presents the suspense-filled murder mystery “Web of Murder” September 20 – October 19

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Scott and his Wizard Training Show on the Patterson House lawn. Dan Engle and Ray Frank will play 19th Century tunes at the Gran- ary and David Maloney leads a special kids sing-a-long. Attendees can pack a picnic lunch or enjoy the fare from Dino’s Grill, onsite with

food including hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, and snack items. Started in 1985, “Harvest Festival” is the oldest and largest event hosted by East Bay Regional Park District and has become a tradition for many families. Grab your gloves and a handled grocery bag for the harvest, plan a stop at the nearby Perry Farms Pumpkin Patch, and prepare for a perfect fall day of activities and memories for a lifetime. Advance purchase tickets are available online at www.ebparkson- line.org, or call 1-888-327-2757, option 2. Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct 12 and Sunday, Oct 13 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont 1-888-327-2757, option 2 www.ebparksonline.org Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $6 children (4-17), children 3 and under are free

Schedule of Activities: Corn picking: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Train Rides: 10:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. Corn Husk Doll Making: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Patterson House Tours: 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and noon Open House: 1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. (no tickets required) Glimpse of the House: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (parlor tours only) Cider Pressing: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. (behind the Patterson House) Magic Shows: 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. (Patterson House lawn) Blacksmithing Demo, Ice Cream Making: Noon - 3 p.m October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 19 Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013 October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 21

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

Saturdays, Sep 21 - Dec 28 Monday, Oct 1 -Friday, Nov 26 Farmers’ Market Ray McGinnis Paintings 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Food, music & entertainment Art display Produce from local farmers Hayward City Hall Continuing Events East Plaza 777 B St., Hayward 11th Street & Decoto Rd., Union (510) 538-2787 City Fridays, Jul 19 thru Oct 25 http://pcfma.com/EastPlaza Thursday,Oct 3-Sunday, Oct 26 Fremont Street Eats Noises Off! $ 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sep 21 - Sundays, Thurs - Sat: 8 p.m. Dec 29 Food Truck Mafia offers variety of culi- Sun: 2 p.m. nary treats San Leandro Art Association Comedic melee No smoking & no alcohol Member Exhibit California Conservatory Theater Downtown Fremont 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 999 E. 14th Street, San Leandro Capital Ave. between State & Variety of art work on display (510) 909-9516 Liberty St., Fremont Casa Peralta www.curtaincallperformingarts.org www.fremont.gov/Calendar 384 West Estudillo Ave, San Le- andro Thursday, Aug 15 - Saturday, (510) 357-4650 Oct 18 New Members & Emerging Monday, Sep 23-Friday, Nov 11 Tuesday, Oct 8 Artists Show Photography Display Bullying Prevention 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Variety of artworks Works by David Steffes Resources for parents & educators Foothill Arts of the Bay Hayward Senior Center Fremont Christian School 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward 22325 N Third St., Hayward 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 538-2787 (510) 538-2787 (510) 744-2280 www.haywardarts.org Wednesday, Sep 25 - Sunday, Tuesday, Oct 8 Thursdays, Fridays & Sun- Oct 20 “Bob: A Life in Five Acts” $ days, Aug 22 thru Oct 27 48th Annual Fine Art Show 8 p.m. Train Rides $ 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Comedic reading about a “Great Man” 10:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exhibits of paintings, photography & 3- Douglas Morrison Theatre D works Climb aboard for a ride back in time 22311 N Third St., Hayward Ardenwood Historic Farm Fremont Art Association (510) 881-6777 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont Fremont (510) 792-0905 Wednesday, Oct 9 (510) 544-2797 www.fremontartassociation.org www.ebparksonline.org Holistic Moms Network Meet- ing Friday, Sep 28-Sunday, Oct 13 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sep 5-Sunday, Les Miserables $ Learn about natural parenting Oct 27 Fri & Sat: 8:00 p.m. Patterson House Museum Sun: 2:30 p.m. Music Together 150 H Street, Fremont Tours $ Musical tale of broken dreams & unre- www.holisticmoms.org Various times quited love Docent led tour of farmhouse Newark Memorial High School Wednesday, Oct 9 Ardenwood Historic Farm 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., (510) 791-0287 Milpitas Historical Society Fremont www.stage1theatre.org Meeting (510) 544-2797 7 p.m. www.ebparksonline.org Saturdays, Sep 28 thru Nov 16 Movies, newsreels & discussion Teen/Senior Computer Gadget Milpitas Library Wednesdays, Sep 25 thru Help 160 North Main St., Milpitas Nov 13 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (408) 945-9848 Newark Police Department Older adults learn to use cell phones & Citizen Police Academy – R iPads Friday, Oct 11 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fremont Main Library Mariachi Festival Participants learn about local law en- 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. forcement (510) 745-1400 Music, dancing, food & vendors Register by Sept. 9th Hayward City Hall Newark City Council Chambers Monday, Oct 1 -Sunday, Oct 31 777 B St., Hayward 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark Mary Sullivan and Father Jun (510) 208-0410 (510) 578-4352 Manalo [email protected] 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, Oct 11 Local artists share oil & acrylic paintings Science Lecture for Children Mondays, Sep 9 - Thursdays, Mission Coffee Roasting House Dec 20 4:30 p.m. 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont Especially for school age kids 10th Street After-School Pro- (510) 474-1004 gram Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (510) 745-1400 Sports, arts-n-crafts, games & special events Drop-in program, no day care 10th Street Community Center 33948 10th Street, Union City (510) 675-5276 wwwUnionCity.org

Tuesdays, Sep 11 & Thurs- days, Nov 13 Music for Minors II Training 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Learn to become a docent Fremont Adult School 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont (510) 733-1189 www.musicforminors2.org

Thursday, Sep 12 - Sunday, Oct 12 Some Assembly Required 12 noon - 5 p.m. Artwork using common & recycled ob- jects Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.olivehydeartguild.org

Thursday, Sep 20 - Sunday, Oct 19 Web of Murder $ Thurs - Sat: 8:00 p.m. Sun: 12:15 p.m. Diabolical plot ensues after reading of the will Broadway West Theatre Com- pany 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

Saturday, Oct 12 Saturday, Oct 12 Saturday, Oct 12 Hayward History Walk $ Top Hat XXVII $R Dylan Johnson Memorial Bowl- 10 a.m. 6 p.m. a-Thon $ Explore historic Leander Linekin House Dinner, entertainment, auction & 12 noon - 4:30 p.m. Hayward Area Historical Society dancing Make-A-Wish fundraiser Museum Black tie optional Cloverleaf Family Bowl 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward Washington Hospital 40645 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (501) 581-0223 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 656-4411 www.haywardareahistory.org (800) 448-5433 http://www.whhs.com/founda- Saturday, October 12 tion/foundation-events/ Saturday, Oct 12 - Sunday, Chasing Ice Oct 13 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct 12 Harvest Festival $ Shrinking glaciers and Global Warming Chamber Music Outside the 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Niles Discovery Church Audito- Box $ Magic shows, cider pressing & crafts rium Ardenwood Historic Farm 8 p.m. 255 H Street (enter on 3rd 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., The Ledge Trio Street), Fremont Fremont Old Mission San Jose (510) 797-0895 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE (510) 544-2797 tricityperspectives.org www.ebparksonline.org (510) 659-6158 www.musicatmsj.org Alameda County Monday, October 14 Saturday, Oct 12 Renew books by phone 9:20-10:00 Daycare Center Visit - Saturday, Oct 12 Nadia Cal Book Signing (510) 790-8096 FREMONT Saturday, Oct 12 “Half the Sky: Turning Oppres- 2 p.m. For more information 10:15-11:15 Daycare Center Visit - What are the Wetlands? – R sion into Opportunity for “Mr. Green the Pirate Iguana” about the Bookmobile call FREMONT Women” 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (510) 745-1477 or visit 1:45 – 2:45 Pioneer School, Blythe St. & New Park Mall 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Fossils help teach children about the salt www.aclibrary.org. Jean Dr., UNION CITY ponds 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark Documentary on Human Trafficking (510) 794-5523 Times & Stops subject to change 3:05 – 3:25 Alvarado Elementary School, Alviso Environmental Education Fremont Main Library www.mybooksmart.com Fredi St. & Smith St., UNION CITY Center Tuesday, October 8 4:15 – 4:45 Greenhaven Apts., Alvarado 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso 9:15–11:00 Daycare Center Visit - Blvd. & Fair Ranch Rd., UNION CITY (510) 792-0222 FREMONT 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, 2:00–2:30 Daycare Center Visit - Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, Saturday, Oct 12 - Sunday, FREMONT FREMONT Oct 13 2:30 – 3:25 Cabrillo School, McConaghy Open House $ 36700 San Pedro Dr., FREMONT Tuesday, October 15 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts., 10:00 -11:15 Daycare Center Visit - Docent led & self-guided tours of historic 4275 Bay St, FREMONT UNION CITY home 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and 1:30 – 2:30 Mission Hills Middle School, Farmers’ Market Ohlones St., FREMONT 250 Tamarack Dr., UNION CITY McConaghy Victorian House 2:45 – 3:30 Purple Lotus Buddhist 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward The year-round Union City Certified Farmers' Market is open Wednesday, October 9 School, 33615 - 9th St., UNION CITY (510) 581-0223 every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am-1pm at Old Alvarado Park on 1:00 – 1:45 Hillside School, 4:50 – 5:30 Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. www.haywardareahistory.org Smith and Watkins. Fresh-from-the-farm produce and fun for the 15980 Marcella St., SAN LEANDRO & Dorado Dr., UNION CITY whole family! http://facebook.com/UnionCityFarmersMarket 2:00 – 2:45 Eden House Apts., 5:40 – 6:20 Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Saturday, Oct 12 1601 - 165th Ave., SAN LEANDRO Carmel Way, UNION CITY Skills of the Past: Knotless Net- 3:15– 3:45 Baywood Ct., ted Bag $R 21966 Dolores St., CASTRO VALLEY Wednesday, October 16 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & 3:00 – 4:00 Warm Springs Community Use plant fibers to create cordage for bags Camellia Ct., FREMONT Center, 47300 Fernald St., FREMONT Coyote Hills Regional Park 4:15 – 4:50 Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlite 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Thursday, October 10 Way & Turquoise St, Warm Springs, Fremont 9:50 – 10:20 Daycare Center Visit - FREMONT (510) 544-3220 FREMONT 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., www.ebparks.org 10:40–11:30 Daycare Center Visit - FREMONT NEWARK Saturday, Oct 12 1:15 – 1:45 Stellar Academy, Milpitas Bookmobile stops 38325 Cedar Blvd., NEWARK Renew books by phone Black and White “Fur” Ball $ 2:00 –3:15 Graham School, 36270 (800) 471-0991 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cherry St, NEWARK For more information Adopt cats, dogs & rabbits (408) 293-2326 x3060 Hayward Animal Shelter Friday, October 11 16 Barnes Ct., Hayward 9:45 - 11:15 Fame Charter School, Wednesday, October 16 (510) 293-7200 16244 Carolyn St., SAN LEANDRO 1:45-3:00 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas www.haywardanimals.org 11:45 –12:15 7 TH Step, 475 Medford 3:15-3:45 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Ave., HAYWARD (unincorporated) Milpitas Saturday, Oct 12 2:00 –3:00 Hesperian School, 620 Drew St., SAN LORENZO Latino Education Summit 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. College information fair Chabot College, Little Theatre 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at (510) 723-6733 the Alameda County Library Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 Saturday, Oct 12 Comedy Short Subject Night $ 7:30 p.m. “One AM,” “The Haunted House,” “Habeas Corpus” Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411

Saturday, Oct 12 Pancake Breakfast $ 8 a.m. - 12 noon Breakfast, demonstration & safety infor- mation Fremont Fire Station #9 39609 Stevenson Pl., Fremont (510) 693-3831

A positive path for spiritual living Unity of Fremont Sunday 12:30 pm

1351 Driscoll Rd, Fremont (at Christian Science Church) Brunch Bunch - 10:30 am - Cabrillo Park Cafe, 4949 Stevenson Bvd, Fremont www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234 October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23

Sulphur Creek Nature Center 1808 D Street, Hayward (510) 881-6700

Friday, Oct 25 Trick or Treat on Safety Street $ 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Visit Halloween town while trick or treating in a safe environment Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Dr., Fremont (510) 791-4324 www.RegeRec.com

Friday, Oct 25 – Saturday, Oct 26 Patterson House Candlelight Tuesday, Oct 8 – Thursday, Tours $R Oct 31 Tuesday, Oct 15 – Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m. Perry Farms Pumpkin Patch $ Oct 29 & 8:30 p.m. Monday – Friday: Milpitas Rotary Community Tour the historic home decorated for fall Pumpkin Patch 12 noon – 7 p.m. The Patterson House Saturday & Sunday: Weeknights: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat and Sun: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fremont Pumpkin patch, kids maze & tire maze 1331 E Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (510) 791-4196 (Parking lot in front of Milpitas Perry Farms www.fremont.gov Sports Center) 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., http://www.clubrunner.ca/Por- Fremont Saturday, Oct 26 tal/Home.aspx?accountid=6028 (510) 793-6658 Candle Lighters Ghost House Children’s Parade Friday, Oct 18 – Sunday, Oct 27 Thursday, Oct 10 – Saturday, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Haunted Railroad $ Oct 12 Costume parade for prizes 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Shrouded Tales $ Chadbourne Carriage House, Thursday & Friday: Frightfully fun ride through forests of Ar- denwood Fremont Hub 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Fremont Blvd. (between Mowry Saturday: Ardenwood Historic Farm Ave and Walnut Ave. by Chili’s), 7 p.m., 9 p.m. & 11 p.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., (510) 796-0595 Tales of tragic ends & the paranormal Fremont www.candlelighters.com (866) 417-7277 Meek Mansion www.ebparks.org 17365 Boston Rd, Hayward Saturday, Oct 26 (510) 581-0223 Sunday, Oct 20 Halloween Twilight Hike $R 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct 12 – Wednes- Paint Your Pumpkin $ 2 p.m. Wear a costume, enjoy a hike, campfire day, Oct 30 & treats Candle Lighters Ghost House $ Best painted pumpkin prizes, games, food Coyote Hills Wednesday and Thursday: 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Shinn Historical Park Fremont Friday: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 Saturday: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. (510) 795-0891 www.ebparks.org Sunday: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Oct 28 and 29: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, Oct 25 – Saturday, Family friendly ghost house and games Oct 26 Chadbourne Carriage House The Unhaunted House: Super Fremont Hub Heroes $ Fremont Blvd. (between Mowry Friday: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. MEDICAL INSURANCE RATES Saturday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Ave and Walnut Ave. by Chili’s), INCREASING - THINK MELLO (510) 796-0595 Meet the animals, crafts, campfire & continued from page 24 www.candlelighters.com treats 510-790-1118 www.insurancemsm.com #OB84518 Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

Sunday, Oct 13 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Tuesday, Oct 15 Make Way for Science Day Fremont Senior Service Networking 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (510) 656-7141 Meeting – R Train to become a “citizen scientist” [email protected] 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. SF Bay Wildlife Refuge Lunch & discussion of senior services 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont Sunday, Oct 13 Fremont Senior Center (510) 792-0222 Hans Boepple Performance $ 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fre- 2 p.m. mont Sunday, Oct 13 Classical pianist (510) 574-2063 Sons In Retirement is a nonprofit public benefit corporation Laurel & Hardy Talkie Matinee Smith Center for retired men. SIR Branch 59 is one of over 100 SIR branches $ 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont Friday, Oct 18 located throughout Northern California meets at noon on the 4 p.m. (510) 659-6031 Senior’s Night Out $R third Thursday of each month at the Newark Pavilion. Every “Hide and Shriek,” “Laurel & Hardy www.smithcenter.com 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. meeting features a guest speaker from the community. Speakers Murder Case,” “Chickens Come Home” Dinner, entertainment, raffle & danc- have included college professors, police officers, retired SF Giant Niles Essanay Theater Monday, Oct 14 ing and 49er players, and even the editor of TCV. Twice a year the 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont Hayward Eagles Auxiliary Hilton Hotel meeting is open to spouses – the May sweetheart luncheon and the (510) 494-1411 Luncheon $ 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark December Holiday Luncheon. The goal of Branch 59 and all other 12 noon (510) 574-2063 SIR branches throughout Northern California is to provide an av- Sunday, Oct 13 Lunch & bingo www.tceonline.org enue for men to have fun in their retirement years. Activities in- Immigration Reform Speaker – Benefit for battered women clude golf, bowling, walking, computer club, sports, bridge, R Eagles Hall reading, and much more. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 21406 Foothill Blvd., Hayward Two of the more popular activities are bowling and golf. Members Breakfast included (510) 785-8174 bowl once a week and participate in about 20 tournaments a year. Temple Beth Torah Tournament days usually begin with a breakfast meeting followed by travel to the tournament, sometimes as far as Reno. Some branches allow women to join them in bowling. SIR branch 59 is NCGA certified and plays golf weekly at Sunol. They attend state tournaments about seven times a year. To find more information about the SIR golf group, visit their website at www.sirstategolf.com. The golfers travel to Reno, Las Vegas, Solvang, and the Monterey area for their tournaments. BY BRUCE ROBERTS Live auction items include a week’s stay in a fully The standard format is scramble, but there is also individual play furnished North Tahoe vacation home, a Bay Area and 2-man best ball. Ladies (with NCGA handicaps) have a sep- Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by flyover with veteran pilot Bruce Poulton, and, in- arate tournament at the state tournament, always a scramble for- the quirky beauty of a once-plain electrical box in credibly, a portfolio of 16 original large cartoon mat. The average handicap for the SIR golfers statewide is downtown Hayward? Have you completely forgot- drawings by award-winning Wee Pals artist Morrie mid-20s. ten your errand, mouth agape, eyes agog, staring at Turner—a $500 value. For cat lovers, there’s even SIR branch 59 one of the sensational murals now gracing the walls the ultimate litter box and cat condo by local artist Michael Wallace, as well as a personalized portrait of is always looking for new members of Hayward buildings? Have you ever been seduced through the door of Hayward’s many art galleries, your pet kitty painted by Nina Starr, cat lover and If interested, visit the losing your entire afternoon and ripping your “to masterful watercolorist. SIR websit do” list to bits, gazing enthralled at the wondrous The cost is $50 at the door, but $40 in advance. www.sirinc.org or creations of local artists? Mail a check to the Hayward Arts Council or pay in call 510-794-1184 If this sounds at all familiar, get out your calendar cash at the HAC office at 22934 Foothill Boulevard and circle Friday, October 18. That night, in the beau- in Hayward. Questions? Call HAC at (510) 538- tiful Hayward City Hall Rotunda, you can translate 2787 or e-mail [email protected]. your love of art into support for art. “How?” you ask. It’s not enough just to love art; if you can, you continued from page 23 Simple! Bring that special someone in your life to din- should also support it. And by attending this special ner and entertainment at a grand night celebrating and night, you not only support local artists and gal- supporting the Hayward Arts Council, many of whose leries, you have a wonderful night out, too. talented members have helped enhance Hayward into an artistic treasure hunt. Arts in the Heart of the Bay Titled “Arts in the Heart of the Bay,” this Friday, Oct 18 evening offers a complimentary happy hour, a vari- 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ety of music and dance performance, a buffet din- Hayward City Hall Rotunda ner, and a silent auction, topped off by a live 777 B St., Hayward auction led by that non-stop promoter of Hayward, (510) 538-2787 current City Council Member and mayoral candi- www.haywardarts.org Sunday, Oct 27 Thursday, Oct 31 date, the Honorable Francisco Zermeño. Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 at the door Halloween Carnival $ Haunted House Haunted house, games, prizes & treats 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Holly Community Center Free & open to trick or treaters Get ready for a horrifying ride as you enter the 31600 Alvarado Blvd., Blacksand Manor Abusement Park and Ward 9 haunted houses. You Union City 5008 Blacksand Rd., Fremont will be allowed only one flashlight to journey www.UnionCity.org (510) 651-9507 through the massive labyrinths, and the mazes will be extremely convoluted. Fear Overload is the only Sunday, Oct 27 Through Saturday, Nov 2 horror-survival haunted house in which you must Halloween Baby Boogie $ Pirates of Emerson $ find your way through the mazes, one step at a 12 Noon – 3 p.m. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. time. It will not be easy to find the exit. Will you Family dance party with games, snacks Six haunted attractions and nightly en- make it out? and activities tertainment This attraction is for mature audiences only. Milpitas Community Center Alameda County Fairgrounds General admission is $20 cash only at the door or 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas Corner of Bernal and Valley Ave., $19.50 in advance online and provides access to both (408) 586-3210 Pleasanton haunted houses. Skip long lines with VIP admission, [email protected] which gives you front of the line priority for $27 cash www.piratesofemerson.com Sunday, Oct 27 at the door or $26.50 online. Unlimited VIP admis- Trick or Trunk! sion provides unlimited trips throughout both haunted Through Saturday, Nov 2 Visit Halloween-Fun decorated cars for houses and front of the line priority for $35 cash at the Fear Overload $ prizes or candy door or $34.50 online. Milpitas Community Center 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 7 p.m. – midnight Oct 11, 12, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas Fear Overload 18, 19, 25, 26, and 31 (408) 586-3210 Through Saturday, Nov 2 Two horrifying haunted houses he Bay Area’s “R” rated haunted house 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bayfair Center Tuesday, Oct 29 theme park Fear Overload Scream Park in- 7 p.m. – midnight: 15555 E 14th St., San Leandro NHBA/NHSF Halloween vites the stout of heart to celebrate five years www.fearoverload.com T Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, and 31 Carnival $ of fear throughout the month of October. Named Bayfair Center 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. one of the top haunted houses in the nation, Fear 15555 E 14th St., San Leandro Carnival games, costume contest, live Overload specializes in the ri-di-cu-lous, manufac- www.fearoverload.com performances and more turing the most jaw-dropping, outrageous haunted Tickets: $20 - $34.50 James Logan High School houses in all of California. (parking lot)

Thursday, Oct 31 Trunk or Treat 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Games, activities, prizes, food and candy galore Leitch Elementary 47100 Fernald St., Fremont (510) 490-9500 ext. 112

SUBMITTED BY CITY OF UNION CITY access to these reports, please visit the ART project website located at: http://www.adapt- ingtorisingtides.org/project-overview/ . Since January 2011, City staff has been participating in the Adapting To Rising Tides The project has wrapped up and BCDC staff will be hosting a workshop to showcase (ART) project, which looks at potential impacts of sea-level rise on the Bay Area. The project the findings of the project. The workshop will also include a break-out session to provide is sponsored by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) an opportunity for regional and local decision-makers to learn about and discuss the out- in partnership with the NOAA Coastal Services Center (NOAA CSC) and with assistance comes of the ART project and how they can inform the next steps in adaptation planning from ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, the Metropolitan Transportation Commis- at the regional scale. sion (MTC), and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The project area extends along a portion of the Alameda County shoreline from Rising Tides WorkshopThursday, Oct 17 Emeryville to Union City. Several reports were prepared that assessed this area’s vulnera- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. bility and risk from sea-level rise. The analysis looked at a variety of sectors that poten- Metro Center Auditorium tially could be impacted from a rise in sea level such as utilities, community services and 101 8th Street, Oakland facilities, and transportation corridors. For more information regarding the program and http://www.adaptingtorisingtides.org/project-overview/ October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25

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Joanna L. Bastida Estate Sales, Complete or Partial Bruce J. Kochan RESIDENT OF STOCKTON Clean out, Appraisals and more RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 14, 1960 – September 22, 2013 June 29, 1956 – September 27, 2013 Whether you're closing a loved one’s Estate or your own, Barbara Jean Sacco Saljian Kristina L. Chesterman it is an overwhelming task. RESIDENT OF FREMONT RESIDENT OF LIVERMORE Lana provides solutions for quick completion January 14, 1992 – September 24, 2013 January 15, 1931 – September 28, 2013 allowing you to move through the process with ease. David W. Loud Renwick W. Williams RESIDENT OF MODESTO RESIDENT OF HAYWARD April 11, 1948 – October 1, 2013 February 15, 1956 – September 25, 2013 TAKE A DEEP BREATH, DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY, Ruby Riste Call direct or contact Lana online Elias R. Marquez RESIDENT OF SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENT OF UNION CITY May 17, 1941 – September 25, 2013 Lana August Puchta March 10, 1925 – October 5, 2013 Licensed Estate Specialist In Resale Over 30 Years Laura P. Rippee Yvonne L. Miranda RESIDENT OF FREMONT RESIDENT OF NEWARK January 8, 1925 – September 29, 2013 510-657-1908 January 20, 1940 – October 5, 2013 Jeff A. Millefoglie www.lanas.biz [email protected] Belia F. Silva RESIDENT OF OAKLAND RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 14, 1957 – September 2013 November 23, 1920 – October 5, 2013 Arthur E. Muyargas RESIDENT OF FREMONT January 24, 1946 – October 1, 2013 Robert E. Dillon, Jr. Fremont Chapel of the Roses RESIDENT OF FREMONT (510) 797-1900 FD1007 October 29, 1955 – September 30, 2013 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Feliciano G. Glavan www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 10, 1923 – October 5, 2013

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900 FD 1115 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont Berge • Pappas • Smith www.fremontmemorialchapel.com Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont

Shelter Meal Donation Project Domestic Violence

SUBMITTED BY TINA FERNANDEZ, supper and are grateful for our donors’ kindness. conference DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE SAVE’s emergency shelter kitchen is now a bright, cheerful space with more storage and work SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL/MARINA HINESTROSA October is National Domestic Violence Aware- space, a family-friendly and ADA-compliant layout, ness Month. As part of SAVE’s (Safe Alternatives to and industrial-quality appliances that will withstand In 2011, there were 4,655 domestic violence related calls for as- Violent Environments) efforts to shine light on the heavy use. Many thanks to Cargill, The City of Fre- sistance to the police, and authorities identified 9 domestic violence needs of domestic violence survivors, we are launch- mont, and The Omron Foundation for making the related deaths in 2012. Emergency shelter and transitional housing ing several projects and events, including reintro- remodel possible. was accessed by 755 victims and children with over 20,000 bed ducing our Shelter Meal Donation Project. Because of continued donor interest, SAVE is nights provided. SAVE’s Shelter Meal Donation Project became a again accepting meal donations on Mondays and The 20th Annual Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Coun- popular community drive from May-August, 2013 Thursdays. If you would like to participate, cil Conference will feature best practices and emerging programs during a much-needed renovation of SAVE’s emer- please contact Tina at (510) 574-2266 or that tackle the complexities of domestic violence among those most gency shelter kitchen. SAVE asked our community [email protected]. If you prefer to donate a meal vulnerable –children and youth. Nationally recognized experts will for help and our kind and generous supporters de- on a weekend, we will work with you. For addi- be featured in keynote presentations from local government, courts, livered. Because the lack of stoves and ovens made a tional info, visit: http://save-dv.org/emergency- law enforcement, domestic violence shelters and service providers. hot evening meal impossible to prepare, we asked shelter-meal-preparation/ Keynote Speakers include: Dr. Jeffrey Edleson, Dean of UC for one hot dinner per day. Over a 3-month period, To learn more about SAVE, including our many Berkeley School of Social Welfare and Andra Tharp, PhD, Center we received over 80 meals! Social clubs, service and free prevention and support services for domestic vi- for Disease Control and Prevention. employee groups, faith organizations, families, olence survivors and their families, visit www.save- groups of friends, and individuals contributed deli- dv.org. SAVE is also on Facebook: Domestic Violence Conference cious, abundant meals made with love. Our resi- www.facebook.com/save.dv and on Twitter: Friday, October 25 dents really enjoyed being treated to a nightly @SAVE_againstDV. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Santa Clara Marriott Hotel 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 294-0006 Ext. 2 [email protected] www.brownpapertickets.com/event/459537

Registration fee: $110 before October 22, 2013. At the door is $150 each. Free continuing Education Credit will be offered for nurses, MFT, LCSW, RN, JD.

SUBMITTED BY TANYA MENDOZA fund supports one-time grants in nominal amounts to older adults in desperate need with no other source of assistance. Each case is individually re- Disability Awareness ocal seniors are set to be “Bedazzled” at viewed by senior care professionals. the 20th annual “Seniors’ Night Out” This very popular event has grown in size each Conference L sponsored by the Tri-City Elder Coalition. year through the generosity of the community. But escorts are needed to facilitate this important To encourage participation by a wide range of SUBMITTED BY GUY ASHLEY evening. businesses, organizations, and individuals, spon- sorships are encouraged at many levels. Seniors “Seniors’ Night Out” has become an opportu- Alameda County is hosting its 10th Annual Countywide are one of our community’s most treasured assets! nity for frail seniors to go out for dinner and en- Disability Employment Awareness Conference and Training Your help will go a long way towards showing tertainment. Most of us are unaware of how for managers and supervisors on Thursday, October 17. The them how much we care. isolating old age can be (frail in body, robust in event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oakland Asian If you would like to be an escort, contact spirit). Lack of transportation, money, family or Cultural Center, 388 9th Street #290, Oakland. This year’s SNO Chair Linette Young at Se- friends can keep a senior homebound with lim- conference will focus on cutting-edge topics related to disabled [email protected]. ited opportunity for socializing. workers and their workplace needs. Keynote speakers will be As an escort, you will be paired with a senior. Phyllis Cheng, Director of California’s Department of Fair Seniors’ Night Out The escort is expected to pick up the senior in Employment and Housing; and motivational speaker Jessica Friday, Oct 18 their home and drive them to the event, eat din- Cox. A program of inspiring lunchtime entertainment will also 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ner and enjoy the evening together, and drive the be featured. Newark Hilton Hotel senior home. The escort fee for the event on Fri- The conference and training is open to businesses, nonprof- 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark day, October 18 is $45, which includes dinner. its and government agencies who work with disabled employ- [email protected] This annual event has become a celebration for ees or who are interested in doing so. For more information, http://tceconline.org seniors, a time for fun, and an opportunity to raise go to http://www.acgov.org/cao/diversity/ or call Alameda Escort fee: $45 funds for the “PUN” (Personal Urgent Need) Fund County’s Diversity Programs Office at (510) 272-3895. and other Tri-City Elder Coalition projects. This Page 26 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

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Tri-City Stargazer OCTOBER 9 – OCTOBER 15, 2013 BY VIVIAN CAROL

For All Signs: This is a week of relative quiet, in eclipse is already stirring in our psyches. A lunar tivity or a relationship has a flaw or a foundation preparation for two major cosmic events next week. eclipse is essentially a strongly punctuated full moon. problem, its crack becomes apparent near the full The first of those two events is a full moon eclipse in All those activities normally related to the full moons. The situation may be critical, demanding the sign of Libra, exact on Oct 18. That is the one moons, such as increased traffic and potential for ac- immediate attention. See your sun and ascending that I am focusing on in this column. Next week cidents, general hyperactivity, etc. are double ac- signs below for areas of important change. Mercury turns retrograde, so I will devote that col- cented. Often full moons bring fulfillment or umn to Mercury. You will find that the approaching consummation of important affairs in life. If an ac-

Aries the Ram (March 21-April ily and property will be accented sideration. Who are you becoming Capricorn the Goat (December roommates, or neighbors may 20): The eclipses of this new 18 for the next 18 months. Old prob- and who do you need to be? How 22-January 19): The new 18 cause you to seek a higher road. month series will draw your atten- lems in relationships, even with do you wish to define yourself be- month series of eclipses will bring tion to your partnerships. Patterns the deceased, will surface for fore the world? You will be learn- a certain amount of intensity in Pisces the Fish (February 19- from your childhood history cleansing and healing. A new fam- ing what is required for you to the arenas of career (work in the March 20): This new eclipse pat- needed to be uncovered, repaired, ily member may enter the scene, or hold onto your identity while si- world) and also home, health, tern will emphasize issues of or removed in order to allow your you may begin to spend more time multaneously maintaining a per- and family. You will be stretching sexuality, intimacy, and material growth into a more mature rela- with family in general. sonally rewarding relationship. your worldly boundaries to serve accumulation. Reorganization of tionship. Psychotherapy may be a new group of people. Family debt, investments and your estate truly helpful. Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): Scorpio the Scorpion (October relationships will include one loss may be in progress. You may be- The accent of this eclipse cycle will 23-November 21): The new series and one gain. come more conscious than usual Taurus the Bull (April 21-May be on travel, education, care of ve- of eclipses emphasize your need to about existential matters related to 20): This Libra eclipse pressures hicles, and relationships to siblings, create order, both internally and Aquarius the Water Bearer (Jan- life, death, and what is on "the you to concentrate on improve- roommates, neighbors, or others externally. The development of uary 20-February 18): Legal, eth- other side" of normal, waking con- ment of work related relationships who daily traverse your life. Habit your projects will call upon you to ical, or educational issues will be sciousness. and health maintenance. Diet, ex- patterns of thought will be develop faith in your deepest self. emphasized by the new 18 month ercise, and improvement of physi- brought to consciousness so nega- Bringing order out of chaos is series of eclipses. Travel will be cal regimen will become tive thinking can be corrected. You done on both the inner and outer punctuated, whether it is of body, imperative. Honing your manage- will be learning new practical life levels simultaneously, so while you mind, or spirit. Exposure to those ment systems in personal and skills. organized files you will also be or- of different backgrounds or cul- work arenas is necessary to create ganizing your mind. tures opens your heart and ex- order in your daily work routine. Virgo the Virgin (August 23- pands your philosophy. A September 22): During this new Sagittarius the Archer (Novem- challenge concerning siblings, Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 18 month series of eclipses you ber 22-December 21): The new 20): This eclipse pattern empha- will be learning to value yourself in eclipse season will be opening your sizes your progeny or other person- new ways. Alongside of that comes mind and heart to accept a larger Are you interested in a personal ally creative births. Romantic education in the management of circle of friends. You may become ventures will be intensely emo- money and other resources, such a leader or a strong supporter of a horoscope? tional and self-revealing. You will as time and energy. There will be community network which has Vivian Carol may be reached at be learning a few lessons in dis- less assistance from others in these shared ideals. Certainly you will (704) 366-3777 cernment concerning friendships arenas, but you are creating these continue to have the friendships for private psychotherapy and associations that no longer resources for yourself. you have built in the past. Your at- or astrology appointments serve you well. tention may be focused on goals (fee required). Libra the Scales (Sep 23-Oct. greater than your own. Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 22): Your sense of personal iden- 21): Matters concerning your fam- tity will be the subject under con- www.horoscopesbyvivian.com October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 27

PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

The Mobius strip DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak

What appears to be a trick of nature selling as many “surplus” properties as PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN actually begins with a simple process that possible may look good on paper, but Ramya Raman produces a completely different result. In what is that money destined to do? Will ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT the case of politics, some of the same it be used to benefit needs throughout Sharon Marshak sleight of hand is currently at work at the the City or just the glamorous projects of EDUCATION national level. The same principle, a sim- the moment? Are all properties being Miriam G. Mazliach ple twist of logic, can produce a pre-de- sold unable to fulfill other functions? FEATURES termined answer to an altered question. After all, real estate professionals often Julie Grabowski Some politicians have decided on the an- repeat their mantra that land is a finite TRAVEL & DINING swer and simply use Mobius logic to commodity and once gone, difficult to WILLIAM MARSHAK Sharon Marshak alter the question. Suddenly, two-sided regain. Have other agencies – govern- PHOTOGRAPHERS questions transform to only one, never- ment, nonprofit, etc. - within and Mike Heightchew ending loop. Without two or more opin- throughout the community been con- Don Jedlovec athematicians love this stuff. ions, there can be only one result. sulted about community-oriented uses? Britney Sanchez Unfortunately, human nature doesn’t op- Take a strip of paper, cut it Single-minded, purposeful actions can erate in that manner and when single- and give it a half twist. Then be fruitful, but even though Mobius M OFFICE MANAGER reattach it with the twist. Voila, you now minded Mobius logic is created, found a way to transform two sides into Karin Diamond dictation of the result, anathema to have a continuous, single sided strip! A one, that may not always lead to a satis- choice, free will and compromise, the guy named August Mobius discovered factory solution. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT this literal twist in 1858; Johann Listing democratic system is at risk. Margaret Fuentes For those interested in a visual tour of also recognized it at approximately the At the local level, councilmembers Mobius strip magic, visit: same time. Since then, a simple twist of a and the staff they depend on are prone to BOOKKEEPING www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVsIAa2X single cut band resulting in doubling the the same logical juxtaposition as a Mo- Vandana Dua NKc or watch a city council session or length of a single, continuous side has bius strip. A half twist of logic can skew two. It can be interesting and a lot less been a theoretical and practical wonder. the process. The City of Fremont is pre- frustrating than trying to understand REPORTERS From conveyor belts to M. C. Escher il- pared to engage in several different are- State or National politics. lustrations, the unique characteristics of nas including a central Frank Addiego a two-sided object converted to a single district/downtown plan, Warm Springs Jessica Noël Flohr plane is fascinating. Besides the crazy development and innovation zone and Sara Giusti combinations and permutations of cut- then, everything else. It is incumbent on Janet Grant ting and twisting a two-dimensional our politicians to make sure that devel- Philip Holmes strip, why should anyone besides mathe- opment throughout the City is not sacri- Catherine Kirch matical and theoretical geeks care? ficed in the process. A grab for cash by William Marshak M.J. Laird PUBLISHER Gustavo Lomas Susana Nunez Isabella Ohlmeyer Plastic caps recycling project Medha Raman Mauricio Segura ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY HDPE); bottles are much easier to deal with He would like all Fremont residents to partic- Britney Sanchez SHANTI BALARAMAN than the much smaller caps, no matter how ipate in the “Plastic Caps Recycling Project” and Steve Taylor recyclable the material. be part of the solution. Plastic caps can be found On Tuesday, September 17, three student Pavan plans to solve this major problem by in many household items including: coffee con- representatives from Green Kids Now, Inc. a making it easier to collect, sort, and recycle tainers, sauce bottles, ketchup bottles, paint bot- Fremont based environmental non-profit or- polypropylene and polyethylene bottle caps! tles/cans, cleaning bottles, cooking sprays, WEB MASTER ganization, gave a presentation to the Fre- He said, “Basically we are helping to accom- shampoo bottles, peanut butter jars, toothpaste RAMAN CONSULTING mont City Council about the environmental Venkat Raman hazards caused by plastic bottle caps. LEGAL COUNSEL Amita Gowda, age 6, and Neha Panda, 7, (L to R): Pavan Raj Gowda, Stephen F. Von Till, Esq. presented a powerful message of how plastic bot- addresses the Fremont City Council along tle caps are damaging our environment. They ex- with Amita Gowda and plained that plastic bottles and caps are made Neha Panda from different types of plastic, which cannot be recycled together and encouraged the public to follow these recommendations: Remove plastic caps before placing bottles in the recycling bin Rinse and clean plastic caps Collect plastic caps separately and drop plish the difficult sorting job, thereby making lids, milk jugs, soda bottles, juice bottles, sports them off at locations listed at www.GreenKid- it more worthwhile and valuable to recycle drinks, water bottles, pharmaceutical bottles and sNow.Org these materials, and prevent it from ending up detergents, etc. ADJUDICATION: Pavan Raj Gowda, 13, founder of Green in our landfills and oceans.” Caps can be dropped off at: Fremont City Pavan mentioned that with the help of vol- Liberty Street Office, The Artistry Salon, Al- What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice Kids Now, Inc., stated that most caps are is a “newspaper of general circula- made from polypropylene, one of the most unteers, supporters and partners, his organiza- sion Montessori School, Mission Peak Unitar- tion will be collecting plastic caps separately ian Universalist Congregation, Niles tion” as set forth in sections 6000, widely used and most “recyclable” of all plas- et. seq., of the Government Code, tics. Many of them are not recycled because it in large quantities, so they can be sorted into Discovery Church, Shaolin Temple USA. Ad- polypropylene and polyethylene and then dresses and hours of collection can be found for the County of Alameda, and is difficult and labor intensive to sort them the State of California. from the bottles (usually made from PET or shredded at AHG Recycling and made ready at: http://www.greenkidsnow.org/Plastic- for manufacturing into new products. Caps.html#Dropoff%20locations

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WANTED: Office manager for arts organization This position is for 18 hours a week, 10 am to 4 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Satur- days at the offices of the Hayward Arts Council, 22394 Foothill Blvd., downtown Hay- ward, within walking distance of the Hayward BART station. The selected employee will answer phones, set up and maintain files, assist with taking in and returning art submis- sions, submit publicity to the media, and manage the activities calendar. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, FileMaker Pro, and Photoshop is required. The employee will have interest in and skills necessary to develop promotional materials and publicity. The salary range is $12–$15/hour based on skills and experience. For questions, email Carol Markos: [email protected] Please send resumes, including contact information for three personal references, postmarked no later than Oct. 18, to: Hayward Arts Council Attn: Carol Markos 22394 Foothill Blvd. Hayward CA 94541

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Notice regarding Letter to the Editor Evergreen Oil, Inc. Common Cores? early every state, including California, has will add to distinct advantages. General education SUBMITTED BY ALAMEDA for repairs, conduct preventative adopted the Common Core education teaching will be phased out (aside from STEM), COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT maintenance, inspect equipment standards intended to make every student and teaching demand for direct careers (medical and implement upgrades that N ready for adult life upon high school graduation. assisting, construction, etc.) will spike. High cannot be installed while the pro- In spite of vehement comments from pundits and schools which enhance relationship with ROPs will Evergreen Oil is now a Divi- cessing unit is running. professors, the only substantive criticism at this be deemed indispensable by the funding authori- sion of Safety-Kleen Systems Inc., Extensive inspection of process- time is the troublesome implementation, which is ties in spite of common core results. Ironically, a Clean Harbors Company. ing equipment and piping will take a bunch of standardized testing (and the likely local schools with savvy strategists will lash out As a part of our renewed com- place during the outage to ensure “teaching to the test”). against the State and establish themselves as the mitment to the local community, the mechanical integrity of the re- So far, the State needs: lynchpins of practical education. refinery process operations. the management at Evergreen • 2 years to Implement Meanwhile, college admissions will give less em- Oil, Inc. would like to provide Equipment must be opened phasis to the core skills and seek portfolios of cre- • 2 more years to Regret, I mean, Review Out- notice of upcoming maintenance and cleaned to allow the inspec- ativity. General Education teachers will have a comes activities at our used oil re-refin- tions to take place. There is a possi- narrow window of opportunity to push for an in- ery, in Newark, CA. We are per- bility that when equipment and • 2 more years at least to Implement a New System school academy of creative workmanship in busi- forming these maintenance piping is first opened, localized So we have at minimum a 6-year lead time for ness, arts, or any pursuit. Funding will likely come activities in keeping with our nuisance odors may be detectable, change. I am of the belief that we must pass through from business partners or specialized colleges (or commitment to operate an effi- until the equipment is thoroughly the criticism stage (students only whine for four years from scoring highest on Smarter Unbalanced tests). cient and compliant facility. We cleaned. This window will occur on at each school) and focus on how schools can acquire In essence, the teachers to be phased out will push believe that pro-active, preventa- Tuesday, October 1st, and Wednes- and sustain competitive advantages while coping with for home-grown equivalents of ROPs. tive maintenance significantly re- day, October 2nd. the Common Core standards. Extracurricular activities will expand for more duces facility upsets and We will be employing odor In my broad experiences as an educator, there is ambitious school districts. Salaries for General Ed compliance issues. We strive to be mitigation activities to reduce the nothing challenging about getting the masses to teachers will be cut in favor of assembly-level in- good neighbors within the potential of nuisance odors. We excel at standardized tests. When SAT prep courses structors for Core. Cost savings will transfer to Newark Community and our will be neutralizing high odor and coaches became prevalent, getting a 1600 more afterschool programs (French club might commitment to protection of threshold process liquids and va- (now a 2400) was not so phenomenal. I recently prove to be a UC breaking-point in the next six human health and environment pors, before any equipment is took a practice exam from Smarter Balanced, Cali- years). Some of these clubs might prove to be ex- is and always will be our highest opened to atmosphere and have fornia’s newly designed test provider, and already I tensions of new academies mentioned above or stu- priority. found this step to be highly effec- can imagine test prep curricula that others and I dent-grown work-functional clubs (e.g. the Here is a summary of the pre- tive at reducing the potential for could sell to the highest bidding schools (who automotive team). ventative maintenance activities: off-site odor issues. would receive extra funding from the state as a re- Effective principals and district boards will One of the used oil processing A subsequent shutdown on sult of an equitable test prep investment) quickly elicit help to restructure curricula to lines at the re-refinery known as the re-refinery process Train 2 But over time, no school would have a sizeable ad- strengthen the limbs, the peripheries. This will cre- Train 2 was shut down at noon will take place from October vantage over another, due to an “arms race,” and ate a student body fit to win the race and provide a on Saturday, September 28th for 13th through the 24th, 2013. “teaching to the test” is not a meaningful education. gold medal to truly innovative district boards, ad- routine maintenance. The shut- We will be available to respond Post high school employers will still want tech- ministrators, teachers, students, and parents. down will last 10-12 days. to your questions or concerning re- nical skills, perhaps more than ever. Regional Oc- Maintenance shutdowns are garding these preventative mainte- cupational Programs (ROPs) or their equivalents Gregory Taketa, Union City planned on a regular basis to im- nance activities. If you do detect prove operating efficiency and as- any odors and believe that the odors sure compliance with our Bay are coming from our Facility or Area Air Quality Management have any questions or concerns, Community Service Day Permit and our Department of please do not hesitate to contact the Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) Evergreen Oil Newark refinery on- Permit. This shutdown will allow site Supervisor at 510-608-0180.

Scouts perform community service for Bronze Award

SUBMITTED BY MADELINE; WRITTEN BY JESS AND GABY

We are Junior Girl Scout Troop 31420 from St. Joseph School. For our Bronze Award Service Project, our troop decided to help infants born in our community by making focus cards to SUBMITTED BY CRYSTAL BRAUNS help the babies with vision and brain development. Focus cards are white cards with black shapes on them. Our troop drew ani- Prudential California Realty Fremont set aside September 27, 2013 as its annual community service day. mals, different shapes and squiggly lines on these cards. We do- The office closed on that day to allow agents to volunteer their time and energy. “Volunteering in our com- nated these laminated cards to the Washington/Packard Children’s munities is crucial to bringing people, businesses, and needs together, so every year all of our offices close Special Care Nursery in Fremont to be placed on the sides of cribs for one day to make a positive influence on the communities that we serve,” said Manager Mike Harris. for the babies to see. It was fun deciding what to do for our proj- Office personnel donated time and labor to the Alameda County community Food Bank, packing and ect and making the cards. Our troop also feels good to help oth- sorting food. For more information, please visit www.pruca.com or call 510-742-6330 ers in our community.

Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 31420 deliver focus cards to the Washington/Packard Children’s Special Care Nursery as part of their Bronze Award project. Page 30 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

Cal State East Bay Volleyball Report Women’s Volleyball Final Score: CSUMB 3, CSUEB 2 (23-25, 25- 19, 23-25, 25-23, 15-11) SUBMITTED BY STEVE CONNOLLY October, 4, 2013: The Cal State East Bay volleyball team dropped September 28, 2013: its third straight match in California Collegiate Ath- The Cal State East Bay volleyball team was defeated letic Association (CCAA) play with a 3-1 loss to Cal by visiting Humboldt State in four sets on Saturday State Dominguez Hills on Friday night (25-12, 27- night (25-21, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20). The Jacks (7-4, 2- 29, 25-21, 25-18). It was the first conference vic- 2 CCAA) out-hit the Pioneers .164 to .114 as the tory this year for the Toros (8-6, 1-5 CCAA). teams combined to make 55 attack errors. The Pioneers (6-8, 2-4 CCAA) were out-hit .333 Hannah Bell, Suzy Ni Xu, and Samantha Bruno to .182 for the match. Suzy Ni Xu led the team with each had 11 kills to lead East Bay (6-6, 2-2 CCAA), 14 kills in the defeat. Amber Hall added 10 kills and Bell pulled off a double-double with 12 digs. and 10 digs. Despite eight team blocks, East Bay Ashley Owen had a match-high 18 kills for HSU. had no answer for for CSUDH’s Alijah Gunsaulus Final Score: HSU 3, CSUEB 1 (25-21, 25-20, (22 kills) and Whitney Lee (21 kills). 22-25, 25-20) Final Score: CSUDH 3, CSUEB 1 (25-12, 27- October 1, 2013: 29, 25-21, 25-18) The Cal State East Bay volleyball team dropped a October 5, 2013: five-set thriller to visiting Cal State Monterey Bay, a The Cal State East Bay volleyball team fell in match in which three sets came down to the final straight sets to Cal State L.A. at the Eagles Nest on point. The Otters (9-4, 3-2 CCAA) trailed 2-1 after Saturday night. It’s the sixth straight road loss to the third set, but rallied to capture the final two. The open the season for the Pioneers (6-9, 2-5 CCAA), Pioneers (6-7, 2-3 CCAA) conclude their season-long who have dropped four straight overall. nine-match home stand with a record of 6-3. Suzy Ni Xu was outstanding for East Bay, hitting Julia Ashen, the nation’s second-leading scorer, .733 with 12 kills. Kitona Offord added six kills, led Monterey Bay with 24 kills in the match. East and Veronica Sanchez tallied 15 digs. The Golden Bay had four players with double-digit kills in Suzy Eagles (9-6, 4-3 CCAA) out-hit the Pioneers .294 Ni Xu (15), Amber Hall (12), Samantha Bruno to .172 and got 20 kills from Iona Lofrano. (11), and Katie Allen (11). The Otters out-hit the Final Score: CSULA 3, CSUEB 0 (25-19, 25-22, Pioneers .250 to .228 in what was a very evenly- 25-23) matched contest. Mission San Jose outruns American in dual meet

SUBMITTED BY JOHN HOTCHKISS Scores (low score wins) are as follows: Varsity Boys MSJ 21; American 35 Congratulations to the Mission San Jose High Varsity Girls MSJ 17; American 41 School Cross Country team on winning four of five Junior Varsity Boys MSJ 18; American 41 Ohlone Report races against American High School on October Junior Varsity Girls MSJ 15; American 50 Women’s Volleyball Peninsula College, 3-0 (25-21, 3rd. Everyone ran well. Frosh/Soph Boys MSJ 29; American 28 SUBMITTED BY 25-12, 25-18) JEREMY PENAFLOR Ohlone College vs. Ohlone College vs. Los De Anza College Medanos College October 2, 2013 September 18, 2013 De Anza defeats Ohlone, 3-0 Ohlone defeats LMC, 3-1 (25-18, 25-14, 26-24) (25-16, 25-20, 22-25, 25-11) Ohlone College vs. Ohlone College vs. Monterey Canada College Peninsula College October 4, 2013 September 25, 2013 Ohlone defeats Canada, 3-0 Ohlone defeats Monterey (25-21, 25-17, 25-20) Cal State East Bay Soccer Report

Soccer good about the way we played,” praised CCAA) was awarded a penalty kick after a Sara Silva, Bekah Anderson, and Megan Cumbo. Cal Poly Pomona (5-2-2, 3-2-2 CCAA) Ravenscroft each scored during Sunday’s 3-0 SUBMITTED BY SCOTT CHISHOLM SFSU had its best scoring chances at defender was whistled for a handball inside win over San Francisco State. Pioneers goal- the very start and end of Sunday’s contest. the 18-yard box. Jesus Magana’s attempt keeper Donna Williams made eight saves to The Gators put just one shot on target, towards the lower left corner was deflected earn her second shutout on the year. MEN doing so within the opening minute after off the base of the post by Andrew Todd. Cal State East Bay enjoyed holding its September 29 Bryce Bookhamer hauled in a header from The Pioneers went on the attack creating first lead of the season after Silva scored in Pioneers Superior in Chris Behroozian. Gators teammate Jorge numerous scoring opportunities over the the 25th minute. She was on the receiving ‘Battle of the Bay’ Valadas made a diving header attempt that final minutes of regulation and all of over- end of a long free kick from Sara Yamasaki Jesus Magana scored Sunday’s lone goal went inches wide of the right post in the time. Arnol Arceta’s cross to Scott Dobson to the far post about 10 yards out. as Cal State East Bay made it back-to-back 85th minute. nearly provided the heroics late in regulation, Less than five minutes later the Pio- California Collegiate Athletic Association Over the past two games (both wins) but Todd was up for the challenge. neers scored in similar fashion. Ariana (CCAA) wins. The Pioneers were in con- the Pioneers have held the opposition to In overtime the Pioneers outshot the Gordon served in a long pass to Anderson trol throughout their matchup with San fewer than eight shots in each. The previ- Broncos 6-1 including premium chances who placed it past Gators goalkeeper Alli- Francisco State (2-4-2, 1-4-1 CCAA) at Pi- ous six contests each of the six teams man- from Arceta and Javier Martin in the first son Land. oneer Stadium, outshooting the Gators 14- aged 10 or more shots and scored at least overtime frame. Martin’s strike on a loose ball Land entered the weekend ranked sec- 4 in full time. once in those matches. from outside the 18-yard box screamed past ond in the California Collegiate Athletic “I am pleased with our performance October 4 the right post in the 95th minute. Association (CCAA) in saves. CSUEB’s this weekend,” said victorious Head Coach Pioneers, Broncos Cal State East Bay senior Bryce Donna Williams ranked third entering the Andy Cumbo. “We had a very challenging Battle to Scoreless Draw Bookhamer made three saves. He has earned weekend and now has 41 on the season. start to our schedule this season. To earn Cal State East Bay and Cal Poly back-to-back shutouts, and not allowed a Early in the second half East Bay’s wins against a pair of tough opponents and Pomona went 110 minutes without scor- goal in three games spanning over 280 min- Megan Ravenscroft scored her first goal of to end the weekend with a shutout shows ing in Friday’s California Collegiate Ath- utes of game action. The Broncos had scored the season. She settled a loose ball and the character of this team.” letic Association (CCAA) matchup at seven times in the previous two games but placed her shot through the Gators de- East Bay (2-6-0, 2-4-0 CCAA) scored Pioneer Stadium. The Pioneers had several were held without a goal on Friday. fense. All three CSUEB scorers con- in the 30th minute after Conley Perry opportunities but Broncos goalkeeper An- Both squads entered Friday having won tributed their first goals of the year. found Kellen Crow on the left side, who drew Todd thwarted all six shots on goal. their previous two matches. Both teams leave October 4 then crossed it to Magana in front of goal “We had some great scoring chances Friday on three-match unbeaten streaks. Pioneers Fall in and their goalkeeper came up big,” said Double OT to Broncos within the 18-yard box. Magana chipped it WOMEN over the Gators charging goalkeeper Colt East Bay Head Coach Andy Cumbo. “I Melissa Garcia of Cal Poly Pomona Reichl for the score. am pleased with our performance and the scored the lone goal at the 104:34 mark. September 29 “(Jesus) and (Conley) both had great opportunities we created…frustrated we The cross was provided by teammate Ta- Women’s Soccer Posts games this weekend. I am very happy for were not able to score.” tiana Cortes. Pioneers goalkeeper Donna Shut-Out Victory over Gators them and this team…We deserve to feel Cal State East Bay (2-6-1, 2-4-1 Williams made nine saves. October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31 Fremont Football League action Tennyson too much for Kennedy

SUBMITTED BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW

Right Now the Vikings are dominating the American Division with a perfect 4-0 record. In their latest outing, they beat the Broncos 28-0. A good offense and stingy defense is making life miserable for the rest of the division. However, the rest of the division can’t be dismissed. After all, this is Fremont Football and anything can hap- pen… quickly. The rest of the American Division is battling hard to stay close to the Vikings. On October 5, the Broncos and Patriots met in a “must win” game in which the Broncos finally won 24-14. The winning team was up for grabs until the final sec- onds ticked off the clock. The Patriots defense kept them in the game. In the second quarter, the Broncos found a bit of weakness. As passing lanes opened, the Broncos took advantage for the win. The Bears’ coaching staff feels that their team’s chemistry is right and they can make a statement in the league. All teams know that this is the time to make a move and with players and coaches coordinating their offensive and defensive lines, there is plenty of action ahead. Saturday contests starting from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on October 12th promise exciting football. Check schedules at www.fremontfootball.org.

SUBMITTED BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW

The Tennyson Lancers beat the Kennedy Titans 52-26 in a dominating performance that began from the first kickoff of the game. Titan defense was rocked when, on the first play of the game, Lancer quarterback Christian Silva found Kody Cochran on a 25- yard slant pattern right down the middle for the first score of the game. The Titans showed heart and determination as they battled back when Derek Slater found the End Zone on a 5-yard run. However, the Lancers showed who was the boss of the day as they began they offensive onslaught; Lancers quarterback Christian Silva connected with Xavier Thibodeaux on a 47-yard TD pass, Kendrick Roldon added a 30-yard field goal then Isaiah Rogers capped off a great first half for the Lancers with a with a 3-yard touchdown run. The third quarter found no relief for the Titans as Lancers Isaiah Rogers found a great hole in the Titan defensive line and took the ball 34 yards to the End Zone. An 18-yard run by Christian Silva followed, opening an insurmountable 38- 6 deficit. The Titans fought back to a respectable 38-20 score but the Lancers closed the door in the fourth quarter as Christian Silva again found Xavier Thibodeaux on a 22-yard sideline pattern.

Tri-City Animal Make a Difference Day Shelter offering free pet adoptions in Union City SUBMITTED BY NELSON KIRK

For the sixteenth year in a row, city employees and people from the community will be joining forces in another “Make a Difference Day in Union City.” Volunteers will plant trees, remove graffiti and participate in beautification projects to improve the overall appearance of our city. If you would like to volunteer your time on Saturday, October 26, please download and print the Volun- teer Registration Form and return before October 18. Instructions and a map to the appropriate location will be mailed to you. Students can earn community service hours. Please bring your form from school and we will help you complete it. Free Make a Difference Day T-Shirts! Download a registration form at http://www.ci.union-city.ca.us/. Find or register a project at http://makeadifferenceday.com/

A wholesome breakfast for everyone

SUBMITTED BY FREMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT

Fall… in love with a new furry friend at the Tri-City Animal Shel- ter. Celebrate the season and adopt a free pet any Wednesday or Satur- day in October. In celebration of the fall, the Tri-City Animal Shelter is offering free pet adoptions for cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and rabbits every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the month of October. The shel- ter is currently full of animals just waiting to find new forever homes. Each pet will be either spay or neutered before going home with their new family (included with the free adoption)! Fremont residents may be required to pay City licensing fees. Don’t delay…there’s never been a more purrfect time to adopt a pet!

Tri-City Animal Shelter Cargill presented a generous donation to the TCFBP that will help close a $20,000 operating deficit. L-R Don Carson, Aileen Fox Tuesday – Friday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. (Cargill), Brooke Manna, June Dawson and Michael Boyland of the TCFBP. (Photo by Ron Fong) Saturdays: 11a.m. – 4 p.m. 1950 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (Behind the Police building) www.FremontPolice.org SUBMITTED BY TRI-CITY FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM View animals at the shelter: www.petharbor.com We received an $8000 grant from Cargill to support its ongoing efforts to feed the homeless and at-risk in the local area. “This helps a lot towards closing a projected $20,000 deficit this year”, said Board Presi- dent June Dawson. This donation is one of several grants Cargill has made in the area of nutrition and health in the past year. Peanut Butter can make a difference

BY KAREN JAYCOX

Your donation enables us to offer protein along with the donated bread we give the poor and homeless of our community. You can make a difference in someone’s life! If you would like to donate one lb. jars of peanut butter for those in need, drop one or more off any morning at the Irvington Presbyterian Church of- fice at 4181 Irvington Avenue before Saturday October 26. They will make sure we receive it to give to oth- ers. We collected 201 lbs of peanut butter last year! Let’s beat that in 2013! Page 32 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

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I declare that all information in this statement is NAME STATEMENT Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA 94089 true and correct. (A registrant who declares as File No. 482813 This business is conducted by a Corporation true information which he or she knows to be The following person(s) is (are) doing business The registrant(s) commenced to transact business false is guilty of a crime.) as: under the fictitious business name or names listed /s/ Donn P. Gomes MathSeed, 43801 Mission Blvd., Suite 101, above on N/A This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda. I declare that all information in this statement is Alameda County on September 26, 2013. 3513 Dickenson Cmn, Fremont, CA 94538. true and correct. (A registrant who declares as NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a MathSeed LLC, CA, 3513 Dickenson Cmn, true information which he or she knows to be CITY OF UNION CITY Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Fremont, CA 94538. false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING years from the date it was filed with the County This business is conducted by a limited liability /s/ Ivana Nichkawde, Director Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), company. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Union City for where it expires 40 days after any change in the The registrant(s) commenced to transact business Alameda County on September 5, 2013 facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- under the fictitious business name or names listed NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a the purpose of considering the following Municipal Code Amendment: tion 17913 other than a change in the residence above on N/A. Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious I declare that all information in this statement is years from the date it was filed with the County Municipal Code Amendment to Title 15, Buildings and Construction Business Name Statement must be filed before true and correct. (A registrant who declares as Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), the expiration. true information which he or she knows to be where it expires 40 days after any change in the The City is proposing to amend Title 15, Buildings and Construction, of the Municipal The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- false is guilty of a crime.) facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- Code to adopt the 2013 California Building Codes and the 1997 legacy editions of four rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business /s/ Hui Yi Pan, Managing Member tion 17913 other than a change in the residence (4) Uniform Building Codes. Name in violation of the rights of another under This statement was filed with the County Clerk of address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Federal, State, or common law (See Section Alameda County on September 17, 2013. Business Name Statement must be filed before Notice is also given that this project is exempt under Section 15061(b) (3) of the California 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a the expiration. Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Comments regarding this project should be received 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/13 Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- by the Building Division, Kevin Reese, Chief Building Offi cial, at (510) 675-5314 or the CNS-2540495# years from the date it was filed with the County rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Fire Department, Bonnie Terra, Division Chief/Fire Marshal, at (510) 670-5848 before Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), Name in violation of the rights of another under where it expires 40 days after any change in the Federal, State, or common law (See Section Tuesday, October 22, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT tion 17913 other than a change in the residence 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/13 City Council Meeting File No. 483136 address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Tuesday, October 22, 2013 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Business Name Statement must be filed before CNS-2533137# Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall as: the expiration. Council Chambers, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. Kidzpot, 3878 Village Terrace, Apt. 125, The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fremont, CA 94536. rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business NAME STATEMENT Mildred Quintero Ibarra, 3878 Village Terrace, Apt. Name in violation of the rights of another under File No. 482033 The City Council meeting packet, which includes the meeting agenda and staff report for 125, Fremont, CA 94536. The following person(s) is (are) doing business this project, can be accessed on-line on the City’s Agendas and Minutes webpage which Federal, State, or common law (See Section Gabaela Monroy Ozuna, 4823 Delores Dr., Union 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). as: is located at http://www.unioncity.org/gov/agendas.htm Meeting packets are generally City, CA 94587. 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/13 Floral Accent & Gift Baskets, 4075 Papazian available on-line the Friday before the meeting. This business is conducted by Way 101, Fremont, CA 94538, County of The registrant(s) commenced to transact business CNS-2536268# Alameda City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. under the fictitious business name or names listed 1045 Corvette Dr., San Jose, CA 95129, Sanga BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clara County I declare that all information in this statement is NAME STATEMENT Guo Hua Yang, 1045 Corvette Dr., San Jose, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or true and correct. (A registrant who declares as File No. 482786 CA 95129 BART at (510) 465-2278. true information which he or she knows to be The following person(s) is (are) doing business This business is conducted by an Individual false is guilty of a crime.) as: The registrant(s) commenced to transact business Joan Malloy /s/ Mildred Quintero Iharra MP Mini Mart, 38487 Fremont Blvd., #215, under the fictitious business name or names listed Economic & Community Development Director This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda above on 04/26/2013 CNS#2542426 Alameda County on September. 26, 2013 David Castillo, 6990 Pontiac Dr., Reno, NV I declare that all information in this statement is NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a 89506 true and correct. (A registrant who declares as The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five This business is conducted by an individual true information which he or she knows to be Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 years from the date it was filed with the County The registrant(s) commenced to transact business false is guilty of a crime.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub- Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), under the fictitious business name or names listed /s/ Guo Hua Yang lished at least once each week for four successive where it expires 40 days after any change in the above on 9/1/13 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CIVIL weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti- facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- I declare that all information in this statement is Alameda County on August 27, 2013 tion in the following newspaper of general circula- tion 17913 other than a change in the residence true and correct. (A registrant who declares as NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a tion, printed in this county: What’s Happening - Tri address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious true information which he or she knows to be Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five City Voice Newspaper Business Name Statement must be filed before false is guilty of a crime.) years from the date it was filed with the County the expiration. /s/ David Castillo Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Date: August 15, 2013 Winifred Y. Smith The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of where it expires 40 days after any change in the FOR CHANGE OF NAME rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Alameda County on September 16, 2013 facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- Case No. RG13697220 Judge of the Superior Court 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/13 Name in violation of the rights of another under NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Federal, State, or common law (See Section Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Petition of: Sonny Lam Nguyen for Change of CNS-2533386# 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). years from the date it was filed with the County Business Name Statement must be filed before Name 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/13 Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), the expiration. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: where it expires 40 days after any change in the The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Petitioner Sonny Lam Nguyen filed a petition CNS-2540487# facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business with this court for a decree changing names as tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Name in violation of the rights of another under follows: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Federal, State, or common law (See Section Sonny Lam Nguyen to Son Lam Duc Nguyen NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement must be filed before 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). The Court orders that all persons interested in this NAMES File No. 482742 the expiration. 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/13 matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- The following person(s) is (are) doing business The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition as: rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business CNS-2532870# for change of name should not be granted. Any NeoCutie, 3880 Decoto Rd. #122, Fremont, CA Name in violation of the rights of another under person objecting to the name changes described 94555, County of Alameda Federal, State, or common law (See Section above must file a written objection that includes FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Neo Luxe LLC, CA, 3880 Decoto Rd. #122, 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). the reasons for the objection at least two court NAME STATEMENT Fremont, CA 94555 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/13 days before the matter is scheduled to be heard File No. 483122 This business is conducted by a Limited liability and must appear at the hearing to show cause The following person(s) is (are) doing business company CNS-2535748# PROBATE why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- as: The registrant(s) commenced to transact business ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant AK Badminton & Tennis, 7691 Thornton Ave., under the fictitious business name or names listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the petition without a hearing. Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda. above on N/A NAME STATEMENT Notice of Hearing: Alan Kakinami, 137 Llewellyn Ave., Campbell, I declare that all information in this statement is File No. 482767 Date: December 13, 2013, Time: 9:30 a.m., CA 95008. true and correct. (A registrant who declares as The following person(s) is (are) doing business NOTICE OF PETITION TO Dept.: 31 This business is conducted by an individual. true information which he or she knows to be as: The address of the court is US Post Office Bldg., The registrant(s) commenced to transact business false is guilty of a crime.) Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry, 1895 Mowry ADMINISTER ESTATE OF 201 - 13th St., (2nd Fl.) Oakland, CA 94612 under the fictitious business name or names listed /s/ Mei Huei Liu, President Ave., Ste. 121, Fremont, CA 94538, County of WINTON SINCLAIR TURNER A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be above on NA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda CASE NO. RP13696684 published at least once each week for four suc- I declare that all information in this statement is Alameda County on September 13, 2013 Jonathan Chang DMD Inc., California, 1895 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin- cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on true and correct. (A registrant who declares as NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Mowry Ave., Ste. 121, Fremont, CA 94538 the petition in the following newspaper of general true information which he or she knows to be Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five This business is conducted by a Corporation gent creditors, and persons who may oth- circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice false is guilty of a crime.) years from the date it was filed with the County The registrant(s) commenced to transact business erwise be interested in the will or estate, or Date: September 27, 2013 /s/ Alan Kakinami Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), under the fictitious business name or names listed both, of: Winton Sinclair Turner C. Don Clay This statement was filed with the County Clerk of where it expires 40 days after any change in the above on 8/1/2013 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Judge of the Superior Court Alameda County on September 25, 2013. facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- I declare that all information in this statement is Soojung Ko Hobi in the Superior Court of 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/13 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a tion 17913 other than a change in the residence true and correct. (A registrant who declares as California, County of Alameda. CNS-2542692# Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious true information which he or she knows to be years from the date it was filed with the County Business Name Statement must be filed before false is guilty of a crime.) The Petition for Probate requests that Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), the expiration. /s/ Jonathan Chang DMD, President Soojung Ko Hobi be appointed as personal NOTICE where it expires 40 days after any change in the The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of representative to administer the estate of CITATION FOR FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Alameda County on September 13, 2013 the decedent. CUSTODY AND CONTROL tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Name in violation of the rights of another under NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a CASE NUMBER: A 59215 The Petition requests authority to admin- address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Federal, State, or common law (See Section Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five ister the estate under the Independent IN THE MATTER OF: Yulisa Mia Torres Macias, Business Name Statement must be filed before 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). years from the date it was filed with the County a minor the expiration. 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/13 Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), Administration of Estates Act. (This author- Date of Birth 6/28/09 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- ity will allow the personal representative CNS-2537990# where it expires 40 days after any change in the To: Hector Vega rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- to take many actions without obtaining You are advised that you are required to appear Name in violation of the rights of another under tion 17913 other than a change in the residence court approval. Before taking certain very in the Superior Court of the State of California, Federal, State, or common law (See Section STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious County of San Diego, in Department One at the OF USE OF FICTITIOUS important actions, however, the personal 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Business Name Statement must be filed before representative will be required to give court location indicated above on November 08, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/13 BUSINESS NAME the expiration. 2013, at 9:00 A.M., to show cause, if you have File No. 462752 notice to interested persons unless they CNS-2543007# The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- any, why Yulisa Mia Torres Macias minor should The following person(s) has (have) abandoned rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business have waived notice or consented to the not be declared free from parental custody and the use of the fictitious business name: Stars Name in violation of the rights of another under proposed action.) The independent admin- control (*for the purpose of placement for adop- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Day Spa, 46819 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, Federal, State, or common law (See Section tion) as requested in the petition. * Strike this NAME STATEMENT istration authority will be granted unless an CA 94539 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). interested person files an objection to the portion of not applicable. File No. 482743 The fictitious business name statement for the 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/13 You are advised that if the parent(s) are present The following person(s) is (are) doing business Partnership was filed on 3/17/2012 in the County petition and shows good cause why the at the time and place above sated the judge will as: of Alameda. CNS-2535742# court should not grant the authority. read the petition and, if requested, may explain Fremont City Family Dental, 4949 Stevenson Danping Yang, 15153 Swenson St., San Leandro, A hearing on the petition will be held in this the effect of the granting of the petition and, if Blvd. Ste. #J, Fremont, CA 94538, County of CA 94579 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court on November 6, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. requested, the judge shall explain any term or Alameda This business was conducted by: NAME STATEMENT in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther allegation contained therein and the nature of Matthew J. Teramura DMD Inc., California, 326 S/ Danping Yang, individual File No. 482782 the proceeding, its procedures and possible con- Via Rosario, Fremont, CA 94539 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The following person(s) is (are) doing business King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. sequences and may continue the matter for not This business is conducted by corporation Alameda County on September 17, 2013. as: If you object to the granting of the petition, more than 30 days for the appointment of counsel The registrant(s) commenced to transact business 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/13 QMM, 150 Mohave Ter., Fremont, CA 94539, you should appear at the hearing and state or to give counsel time to prepare. under the fictitious business name or names listed CNS-2537980# County of Alameda your objections or file written objections The court may appoint counsel to represent the above on N/A Qiong Mo, 150 Mohave Ter., Fremont, CA 94539 with the court before the hearing. Your minor whether or not the minor is able to afford I declare that all information in this statement is This business is conducted by an individual appearance may be in person or by your counsel. If any parent appears and is unable to true and correct. (A registrant who declares as FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant(s) commenced to transact business afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel true information which he or she knows to be NAME STATEMENT under the fictitious business name or names listed attorney. to represent each parent who appears unless false is guilty of a crime.) File No. 482451 above on n/a If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor such representation is knowingly and intelligently Matthew J. Teramura DMD Inc. The following person(s) is (are) doing business I declare that all information in this statement is of the decedent, you must file your claim waived. /s/ Matthew J. Teramura, President as: true and correct. (A registrant who declares as with the court and mail a copy to the If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Exidean, 34333 Portia Terrace, Fremont, CA true information which he or she knows to be 94555, County of Alameda personal representative appointed by the this matter, you should do so promptly so that your Alameda County on September 13, 2013. false is guilty of a crime.) court within the later of either (1) four pleading, if any, may be filed on time. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Debashish Niyogi, 34333 Portia Terrace, Fremont, /s/ Qiong Mo Date: September 11, 2013 Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five CA 94555 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of months from the date of first issuance of CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT years from the date it was filed with the County This business is conducted by an Individual Alameda County on September 16, 2013 letters to a general personal representa- /s/ K. CHHAY, Deputy Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), The registrant(s) commenced to transact business NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/13 where it expires 40 days after any change in the under the fictitious business name or names listed Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- above on 9/1/13 years from the date it was filed with the County CNS-2540698# I declare that all information in this statement is from the date of mailing or personal deliv- tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), ery to you of a notice under section 9052 address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious true and correct. (A registrant who declares as where it expires 40 days after any change in the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Business Name Statement must be filed before true information which he or she knows to be facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- of the California Probate Code. FOR CHANGE OF NAME the expiration. false is guilty of a crime.) tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Other California statutes and legal author- Case No. HG13691937 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- /s/ Debashish Niyogi address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious ity may affect your rights as a creditor. Superior Court of California, County of Alameda rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Business Name Statement must be filed before You may want to consult with an attorney Petition of: Carmen Qiu on behalf of Hayley Tanya Name in violation of the rights of another under Alameda County on September 5, 2013 the expiration. Liao for Change of Name NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a knowledgeable in California law. Federal, State, or common law (See Section The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- You may examine the file kept by the court. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/13 years from the date it was filed with the County Name in violation of the rights of another under If you are a person interested in the estate, decree changing names as follows: Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), you may file with the court a Request for CNS-2541823# Federal, State, or common law (See Section Hayley Tanya Liao to Hayley Tanya Qiu where it expires 40 days after any change in the 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing The Court orders that all persons interested in this facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/13 of an inventory and appraisal of estate matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tion 17913 other than a change in the residence cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition NAME STATEMENT address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious CNS-2535531# assets or of any petition or account as for change of name should not be granted. Any File No. 483135 Business Name Statement must be filed before provided in Probate Code section 1250. A person objecting to the name changes described The following person(s) is (are) doing business the expiration. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Request for Special Notice form is avail- above must file a written objection that includes as: The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- NAME STATEMENT able from the court clerk. the reasons for the objection at least two court Bay Area Paint Protection Film, 41556 Paseo rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business File No. 482411-412 Attorney for Petitioner: Clare H. Springs, days before the matter is scheduled to be heard Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Name in violation of the rights of another under The following person(s) is (are) doing business Diane J. Fong, Springs & Associates, and must appear at the hearing to show cause Alameda. Federal, State, or common law (See Section as: why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- Donn P. Gomes, 41556 Paseo Padre Pkwy, 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 1. Niche Business Cafe, 2. Niche Design, 5178 601 California Street, Suite 1001, San ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant Fremont, CA 94539. 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/13 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Francisco, CA 94108, Telephone: (415) the petition without a hearing. This business is conducted by an individual. 675-1090 CNS-2537317# Alameda, 101 W. Weddell Dr., #311, Sunnyvale, Notice of Hearing: The registrant(s) commenced to transact business Santa Clara, CA 94089 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/13 Date: December 6, 2013, Time: 9:45 a.m., Dept.: under the fictitious business name or names listed Niche Finance Inc., CA, 101 W. Weddell Dr., #311, CNS-2542560# 504 above on 9-26-13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

Union City Police Log vestigations Unit set out to locate covered firearms was a loaded International Institute Rolando Candia and Alexandria .223 caliber assault rifle (similar SUBMITTED BY Ochoa. Rolando Candia and to an AK-47) with a high capac- selected as grant recipient NION ITY Alexandria Ochoa had active ity magazine. This investigation is U C PD SUBMITTED BY ELLEN DUMESNIL “We are very excited – and felony arrest warrants and were an excellent example of teamwork thankful – for this funding because Saturday, September 28: considered armed and dangerous. by all the involved personnel! The International Institute of it will enable IIBA to strengthen At 2:45 p.m., officers re- The investigation led officers to Tuesday, October 1 the Bay Area (IIBA) has been se- our civics classes and naturalization sponded to a commercial bur- look for the couple at the Amer- At 6 p.m., officers were dis- lected to receive a $250,000 two- legal services for legal permanent glary alarm at Jensen Mechanical, ica’s Best Value Inn in Milpitas. patched to an address on 11th year grant from the United States residents throughout our five located at 32420 Central Avenue. Newark / Union City SWAT offi- Street, on a report of an elderly Citizenship and Immigration Serv- county service area, “ said Sheryl Responding officers snuck up on cers ultimately arrested the cou- male who touched a six year old ices (USCIS) to promote immigrant Muñoz-Bergman, IIBA’s Director of two males near the rear fence of ple as they exited their motel inappropriately. Responding offi- civic integration and prepare per- Programs. “This grant enables us to the property. The two males were room in Milpitas. cers located and arrested manent residents for citizenship. expand our efforts to assist even IIBA, a 95-year-old non-profit more immigrants.” wearing gloves and were whisper- The wanted felons were very Abelardo Chavez (77 years old) at that helps Bay Area immigrants be- IIBA has offices in San Francisco, ing to each other as officers ar- surprised when they were greeted the scene. An additional victim come citizens is the only Northern Redwood City, Oakland, Antioch and rived. Officers found the males to by the fully equipped SWAT offi- has come forward after the first Californian agency awarded the Fremont. It recently opened an office be in possession of burglary tools, cers. Needless to say the couple incident was reported. Anyone competitive USCIS grant. Nation- in Napa. It serves immigrants in the and equipped with flashlights. decided to listen to the officers with information on this case ally, only 40 non-profit agencies re- counties of San Francisco, Alameda, The property owner arrived and and they were arrested without should contact the Investigations ceived grants. Santa Clara, Contra Costa, San Mateo placed the males under arrest. any resistance. The investigation Unit at 510-675-5247. Those Last year, IIBA provided legal and Napa. Monday, September 30 led to the recovery of multiple ri- wishing to remain anonymous consultations, eligibility assess- For more information, visit Members of the Major Crimes fles and handguns, numerous can contact the tips line by call- ments, application assistance and www.iibayarea.org. Taskforce, Newark / Union City items of stolen property, and con- ing 510-675-5207 or email civics classes to 1,000 legal perma- SWAT Team, and Union City In- trolled substances. One of the re- [email protected]. nent residents in the Bay Area who hailed from 83 countries. October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33 Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).

Fremont City Council the City to work with them to install traf- fic controls including a stoplight. October 1, 2013 BART labor representatives asked for public communication with board mem- Consent: bers, specifically Tom Blaylock, regarding Approve additional funding of safety issues including lighting, brush con- $285,267 for modifications of back-up trol, tree trimming and onboard safety component of Mobile Emergency Opera- during negotiations. tions Center command vehicle. Neighbors on Thane Street complained Approve vacation of 747 square feet of about marijuana farms at homes on their excess right-of-way at Beard Road and Fre- street. Violence and criminal behavior have mont Boulevard. become common; residents are asking for Ceremonial: immediate action. Honor Lt. John Liu for 25 years of LEAF representative asked for financial service with Fremont PD. help from City for community garden Honor new and renewal certification of Peak Insurance Solutions, Inc.; Menlo ers noted for certification in this category. project at California Nursery in Niles. “Bay Area Green Business” in the City of Worldwide Logistics; SAFETRAN, LLC; Recognize October 26, 2013 as Make A Other Business: Fremont. Newly certified include: Green Solaria and T.G.I.F. Body Shop, Inc. Oth- Difference Day in Fremont. Fremont re- Presentation by Organizational Devel- ceived national recognition for 2012 efforts opment Group of Fremont Employees with 1,339 volunteers in 76 projects. Over outlining statistical satisfaction, years of 60 projects have registered so far this year. service and workforce challenges. Succes- Recognize September 30-October 4 as sion planning, performance management Manufacturing Week. Representative of and communication tactics are being em- Tesla Motors received the proclamation ployed to manage short and long term em- and spoke of Fremont’s Foreign Trade ployee stability. Zone and importance of manufacturing in Introduce ordinance and amend the community. More information at: CalPERS contract to provide a “fourth www.mfgday.com. level” of survivor benefits for police. Oral and Written Communications: Mayor Bill Harrison Aye Large contingent of staff, administra- Vice Mayor Anu Natarajan Aye tion and employees from Washington Suzanne Lee Chan Aye Hospital spoke of efforts to regulate traffic Vinnie Bacon Aye on Civic Center Drive between the hospi- Raj Salwan Aye tal and Washington West. They asked for

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October 1, 2013 Recreation of a park bench with October 1, 2013 Legislative Business: by evaluation and consideration for plaque honoring the late Mabel Introduce ordinances relating to modification and extension. Coun- Presentations: Mattos. Work Session: food sharing events and a separate cil commented and amended ordi- Santa Clara County District Approve Plaque dedication for Develop an ordinance regard- ordinance restricting activities in nance language to include Attorney Jeff Rosen discussed the Henry Mattos in Milpitas Veter- ing “social nuisance behavior.” downtown City parks during sun- extension and clarification of food District Attorney’s office, largest ans Plaza. Such actions create safety, health set to sunrise hours. These are tar- sharing ordinance to other public in California north of Los Ange- Adopt a resolution accepting and welfare concerns. The City geting improvement of downtown properties and number and site les County. improvements to Escuela Park- currently has no administrative Hayward and homelessness. Food specificity of activities. October 6-12, 2013 pro- way. recourse for this behavior. Ordi- sharing would require a permit. If Mayor Michael Sweeney Aye claimed Fire Prevention Week. Adopt a resolution to annex nance would provide specific def- approved, adoption would take Barbara Halliday Aye Reports of Officers and Com- property owned by Horton Bay, initions and abatement actions. place on October 15, 2013 and the Greg Jones Aye missions: Inc. to the Community Facilities Ordinance will be introduced to ordinances will take effect 30 days Al Mendall Aye Approve $50,000 for 60th an- District. Council on October 15 and pre- thereafter. Ordinances would be Marvin Peixoto Aye niversary celebration, which will Authorize agreement with sented for adoption on October enforced for the following 12 Mark Salinas Aye take place January 25/26, 2014 CSG Consultants, Inc. for Fire 22, 2013. months as a pilot program followed Francisco Zermeno Aye New Business: Department. Receive report and approve Authorize amendment to updated Milpitas Emergency Op- agreement with Prolific Holdings eration Plan for annual clothing purchase not Fremont Green Businesses Recognized Resolutions: to exceed $13,000 Adopt a resolution rejecting all Approve amendment with law bids for City Wide Janitorial firm of Hopkins & Carley for Service, approve agreement with legal services increasing amount Universla Service for a 90-day ex- to $50,000. tension in the amount of Receive report of emergency $121,848.36 repair to water mains on Daniel Consent Calendar: Court and Hillview Drive and Receive the September 2013 approve work invoices not to ex- Odor Control Report. ceed $83,106.21 Consider Mayor’s recommen- Mayor Jose Esteves: Aye dations of appointments and re- Vice Mayor Althea Polanski:Aye appointments to the Youth Debbie Indihar Giordano: Aye Advisory Commission. Armando Gomez: Aye Approve donation to Parks & Carmen Montano: Aye SUBMITTED BY CITY OF FREMONT ganic Spices, Best Graphic Image, Cellotape / Land- mark Labels, Manufacturing, Del Conte’s Landscap- At the Oct. 1 Fremont City Council meeting, ing, Delta Products Corporation, Dental Comfort, Bill cracks down on five Fremont businesses were recognized for achiev- dFares, EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp., Green ing their Bay Area Green Business certification. The Leaf Cleaners, Instor Solutions, Kate’s Caring Gifts, following companies were honored by the City Maid to Order, Mission Valley Holiday Cleaners, criminal tax evasion Council for demonstrating their commitment to the Patriot Memory, Preet Sahota, DDS – Smile Mat- SUBMITTED BY JAIME GARZA environment: ters, REI, Satellite Housing – Fremont Oak Gar- • Green Peak Insurance Solutions dens, The Pack Leader, and Write Place. September 16 - A bill that will codify a partnership made up of • Menlo Worldwide Logistics - Fremont The Green Business Program promotes small the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), Franchise Tax • SAFETRAN businesses that conserve natural resources, reduce Board (FTB), Employment Development Department (EDD), and • Solaria waste, and prevent pollution. For information on Department of Justice (DOJ) is headed to the Governor’s desk. Leg- • T.G.I.F. Body Shop becoming a Green Business, contact Lori Marra in islation unanimously supported by the BOE (Assembly Bill 576, V. These five businesses join several other Fremont the City’s Environmental Services Division at Manuel Pérez) would strategically target sales, income, and employ- companies who are also certified Bay Area Green [email protected] or (510) 494-4581. ment tax evasion using existing resources from the partners’ respec- Businesses, including American Natural and Or- tive departments. Criminal tax evasion in California’s underground economy de- prives the state of approximately $9 billion annually through a spec- trum of illegal activities such as selling counterfeit goods like “knock Governor Brown signs off” designer items, exploiting victims of human trafficking, and smuggling tobacco products and other goods into California with- out paying the required taxes. A report issued by the UCLA Labor ‘Made in California’ Bill Center this year pegs this loss at 11 percent of the total tax revenues owed to the state. SUBMITTED BY REYES, SERGIO AB 576 creates the Revenue Recovery and Collaborative En- forcement (RRACE) Team to formalize data sharing and communi- Governor Jerry Brown signed bipartisan legislation authored by Senate Majority Leader Ellen cation among the BOE, FTB, EDD, and DOJ. The legislation M. Corbett (D-East Bay) that creates the “Made in California” program. enables these agencies to strategically collaborate and criminally Sponsored by Small Business California, SB 12 creates the “Made in California” program that prosecute those who evade state sales, use, excise, income, and em- will allow California manufacturers to capitalize on the state’s global and national reputation and ployment taxes, with no added cost to state taxpayers. The team’s ef- better market their products in an increasingly competitive economic environment. forts will benefit Californians through its likely recovery of tax The statewide marketing strategy created in Senate Bill 12 will operate within the Governor’s dollars which are vital to providing state services, such as public Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) so that consumers are better able to rec- schools, highways, public safety, and health care programs. ognize the high quality products developed in California. This program will be formulated similar to the successful “Buy California” / “California Grown” program that seeks to promote in-state For more information on other taxes and fees in California, visit agricultural products both within and outside of California. Products that meet program criteria www.taxes.ca.gov. will be eligible to use the state-sanctioned “Made in California” label. Page 34 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year Mission San Jose 510-494-1999 [email protected] Rotary Club of Niles American Legion Chamber We meet Thursdays Auxiliary Shout out to your Payment is for one posting Meets1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. We meet the third Tuesday of community only. Any change will be con- Dominican Sisters of MSJ Washington Hospital West every month sidered a new posting and Dining Room @7:30 am Our readers can post informa- 2500 Mowry Ave. at 7pm Find businesses and fun tion including: incur a new fee. Conrad Anderson Niles Veterans Building In Fremont’s historical Auditorium, Fremont 37154 2nd Street, Fremont Activities The “NO” List: Mission San Jose District www.nilesrotary.org [email protected] Announcements • No commercial an- info@MSJ Chamber.org (510) 739-1000 510656-6848 For sale nouncements, services or or visit our website at Garage sales www.MSJChamber.org sales Group meetings • No personal services Rotary Club of Fremont Lost and found (escort services, dating Friendship Force of KIWANIS CLUB We meet Wednesday For the extremely low cost services, etc.) at 12:15 p.m. San Francisco Bay Area OF FREMONT Want to experience a of $10 for up to 10 weeks, • No sale items over $100 at Spin-a-Yarn Restuaruant We meet Tuesdays at your message will reach thou- country and its culture with local 7:00 a.m. value 45915 Warm Springs Blvd. sands of friends and neighbors Fremont, 510-656-9141 hosts and promote global Fremont/Newark Hilton • No automobile or goodwill? Clubs in 56 countries. every Friday in the TCV Service through Fun 39900 Balentine Drive, Newark real estate sales Upcoming local programs on printed version and continu- http://the/ fremontrotaryclub.org www.kiwanisfremont.org • No animal sales (non- Burma and Norway. Please come visit our club Contact Elise Balgley at ously online. profit humane organization www.ffsfba.org We wlecome new members (510) 693-4524 TCV has the right to reject adoptions accepted) www.thefriendshipforce.org any posting to the Commu- • No P.O. boxes unless Call 510-794-6844 or 793-0857 nity Bulletin Board. Payment physical address is verified must be received in advance. Dawn Breakers Daughters of the by TCV Lions Club Become the speaker American Revolution Our Motto is: WE SERVE & leader you want to be Ohlone Chapter FREE AIRPLANE RIDES Meetings -1st & 3rd Thursdays Citizens for Better Visit our meetings. We have FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 6:45am-8am Communicators (CBC) activities promoting historic Young Eagles El Patio Restaurant Toastmasters preservation, education & Hayward Airport 37311 Fremont, Blvd., Fremont Guests and Visitors welcome patriotism 1st Sat of each mo. various Saturdays We welcome Men & Women Saturdays 10:15am Sept - May - 10 am-12 p www.vaa29.org with desire to serve our community Unitek College Room 141 Centerville Presbyterian Church Please call with questions 510-371-4065 for Free Brochure 4580 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont 4360 Central Ave, Fremont (510) 703-1466 510-862-0893 [email protected]

The League of Women Afro-American Cultural & Voters invites you to Fremont Cribbage Club Kennedy High School Historical Society, Inc. visit our website at teaches cribbage to new players & Flea Market Meetings: Third Saturday www.lwvfnuc.org tournament cribbage to all First Saturday Every Month 5:30pm in member homes players of any skill level every Tues. You'll find valuable information Except January Call: 510-793-8181 for location 6:15pm at Round Table Pizza about your community and 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Email: [email protected] 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville voter issues. Keep up to date & All Spaces $20 See web for Speical Events Email:[email protected] learn about our Tri-City area For more info call www.aachis.com Or call Tracy (510) 793-6472 monthly programs. Our 510-657-4070 x27150 We welcome all new members American Cribbage Congress programs are non-partisan and [email protected] Celebrating 40th anniversary www.cribbage.org free to the public. 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont

Help with Home Repairs Tri-City Ecology Center NARFE Unity of Fremont First United Methodist from Alameda County Your local environmental leader! National Assoc of Active A Positive Path for Spiritual Living Church Music Series No cost or favorable, low inter- Eco-Grants available to and Retired 12:30 am Sunday Service 2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont est loans are available for home Residents & Organizations of the Federal Employees 1351 Driscoll Rd (at Christian Free 30 min. organ, piano & remodeling for qualified home- Tri-City area working on Meet 4th Friday of Month Science Church), Fremont guest artist recitals. Generally first owners in Fremont, Union City, Environmental projects. For info see Fremont Senior Center 510-797-5234 Sunday each month 4pm. Sunol and Newark. Call www.tricityecology.org Central Park @ Noon Brunch Bunch-10:30 am, Cabrillo Park Check website for exceptions (510)670-5399 for an applica- Office open Thursdays, 11am-2pm All current or retired Federal Cafe, 4949 Stevenson Bvd, Fremont www.fremont-methodist.org tion and more information. 3375 Country Dr., Fremont Employees are welcome. www.unityoffremont.org Free-will offering benefits http://www.acgov.org/cda/nps/ 510-783-6222 Call Ellen 510-656-7963 “The Church of the Daily Word” humanitarian charities

Gamblers Anonymous Take Off Pounds Sensibly Steps Along the Way Has gambling taken over your An affordable, non-profit Weight The Journey to Healing and AARP Newark Meetings Messiah Lutheran Church life or the life of loss support group Wholeness from hurts and hang- Newark Senior Center Church Service - Sunday 10 a.m. someone you know? Meetings Thurs. 10am ups using the 12 steps 7401 Enterprise Drive., Newark Bible Study - Sunday 9 a.m. Thursday night 7:30pm Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church Wednesday nights 7pm last Monday of each month Sunday School 2nd & 4th Grace Lutheran Church 35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark New Hope Community Church at 10:00 am. All seniors (50+) Sunday each month @ 11:15am 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont For more information, call 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont are welcome to attend and community events Helpline (855)-222-5542 or Diane 510-657-4403 www.newhopefremont.org Contact 510-402-8318 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward www.gamblersanonymous.org Come and check up out 510-739-0430 http://aarp-newark-california- Phone: (510) 782-6727 We’ll be weighting for you. webs.com/ www.MessiahHayward.org

Troubled by someone’s DONATE YOUR COMPUTERS DONATE YOUR CELL PHONES drinking? Help is Here! Serious Mental Illness Help Eliminate Hunger & Help Eliminate Hunger & Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups Free courses and presentations Food Insecurity Food Insecurity A no cost program of support for caregivers of someone with a Your donation is tax deductible Your donation is tax deductible for people suffering from effects serious mental illness and those Tri-City Volunteers Tri-City Volunteers of alcoholism in a friend or with a mental illness in 37350 Joseph Street, Fremont 37350 Joseph Street, Fremont loved one. Call 276-2270 for Alameda County. For details, Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM meeting information confidentially contact: Joe Rose Closed 12 PM - 1PM Closed 12 PM - 1PM email: [email protected] at 510-378-1578 Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 www/ncwsa.org or email to [email protected] tri-cityvolunteers.org tri-cityvolunteers.org You are not alone. www.NAMI.org

SAVE (Safe Alternatives to SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Maitri Immigration Fremont Repair Cafe The Bridge of Faith Violent Environments) Violent Environments) Program Are you interested in Christmas Crafts FREE Restraining Order Domestic Violence Support Free Assistance and Referrals Joining this group Boutique Clinic (Domestic Violence) for Domestic Violence Survivors. Group (Drop In & FREE) Team of Fremont residents want 37343 Whitman, Hayward Tues. Hayward Police 1-4 pm Provide Services in Hindi, Tue & Thur 7 pm – 9 pm to start a Repair Cafe. Non-Profit December 7, 8am-4pm Wed. Fremont Police 9 am - 1 pm Punjabi, Bangla, Tamil and Fri 9:15 am – 11 am organization. Want to encour- Starts 10am Santa presents Thurs. San Leandro Police 9 am - noon many other South 1900 Mowry, 4th Fl. Fremont age people to bring in old Bring own cameras Arts-Crafts- Fri SAVE Office 9 am - noon Asian languages. Office (510) 574-2250 items and get them repaired by Raffle-Bake Sale! Contact: Priscilla Office (510) 574-2250 Crisis line: 888-8-Maitri 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 volunteers. Please respond to For Details 510-861-2680 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 Please call for screening. www.save-dv.org [email protected] [email protected] www.save-dv.org

Little Lamb Preschool Seabreeze Community Senior Exercise Class Help with Math & Open House Forum of Union City MEN & Women Reading Saturday, March 15 Be a part of a group of You can make a difference by South Hayward 1pm-4pm. neighbors working towards helping Newark children with Wed & Fri 9:00 - 10:15 am Drop in and visit the class rooms the improvement of our Math and reading. If you can 121 Ranchero Way ad meet the teachers. community. Visit: give one hour a week, you Hayward (Clubhouse) Registration information groups.yahoo.com/group/SCFUC can give a life-long gift Gentle Aerobics, Hand weights will be available. To join, send email to: of learning to a child. Stretch bands & Floor work Free ice cream sundaes. SCFUC-subscribe@ya- Contact 510-797-2703 510-304-5492 Everyone invited! hoogroups.com [email protected] dia aarp [email protected]

Craft Fair New DimensionChorus First United Methodist Looking for a place to Saturday, Oct 12 - 9-4pm We Need Volunteers! Men’s 4 Part Vocal Church Music Series DISPLAY YOUR ART? Hayward Veterans Bldg. Sparkpoint FRC Volunteer Harmony In the 2950 Washington Blvd.,Fremont All Mediums welcome 22373 Main St. Hayward Income Tax Assistance (VITA) “Barbershop” style Free 30 min. Organ, Piano & Oils, Watercolors, Ceramics, Etc. Hosted by needs volunteers. No experience Thursdays at 7pm Guest Artist Recitals. Generally Eontact the Fremont Art Assoc. American Legion Axiliary necessary. Need Greeters, Transla- Calvary Luther Church first Sunday each month 4pm 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont If you would lke to take mart in tors & Ambassadors. Information 12500 Via Magdelena Check website for exceptions 510-792-0905 this event Contact: Information Meetings Thurs 9/26 SanLorenzo www.fremont-methodist.org www.fremontartassociation.org Dorothy Castillo & Wed10/16 6-8:30pm Contact: [email protected] Free-will offering benefits $40 Membership required 510-581-1074 Fremont Family Resource Center 510-332-2489 humanitarian charties 39155 Liberty St., Fremont Carolyn Robertson 510-574-2003 October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 35

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Tri-City Volunteers Fremont Wood Carvers Mission Trails Mustangs Fremont Area Writers The Union City Historical Food Bank Visit our friendly carving group! Mustang & Ford Enthusiasts Want to write? Museum Invigorate your spirit & We help you get started. Meets 1st Fri of the Month 7pm Meet other writers? 3841 Smith St. Union City volunteer. Drop ins welcome No need to buy supplies at first. at Suju’s (Winter) Join us from 2-4 p.m. Open Thurs.-Sat 10am-4pm Mon - Fri. Work off your There are no fees or dues. 3602 Thornton, Fremont every fourth Saturday Visit our Museum. You’ll find Traffic violation by giving back Adults of all ages are welcome. missiontrailsmustang.org except July and December. valuable information about our to the community in need. Drop in Wednesdays 7-9pm or call510-493-1559 Rm. 223 at DeVry University, community, past history and Students 14 years & Fremont Senior Center We do Car Shows & other social 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont current happenings. older welcome. 40204 Paseo Padre Pdw., Fremont activities monthly Call Carol at (510) 565-0619 www.unioncitymuseum.com Email Erin: ewright@tri-Cityvol- [email protected] www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org Call Myrla 510-378-6376 unteer.org

Innovative nutrition program provides healthy diets

SUBMITTED BY KURT HEATH

Kidango announced the expansion of its nutrition program with a recent $50,000 grant from Fremont Bank Foundation. Kidango’s central kitchen has long served fresh, profession- ally-designed and cooked meals every day to all Kidango preschools throughout the Bay Area. With the grant, Kidango is upgrading its aging vehicle delivery fleet to better serve both its own preschools and children at other community organizations. “Fremont Bank Foundation has long been a partner to Kidango and the communities we both serve. We are grateful to them for their continued commitment and investment in early education and the children of our communities,” said Paul Miller, executive director of Kidango. In partnership with Revolution Foods and the Youth Employment Project, one of Ki- dango’s first expansion contracts is in place to bring fresh meals each day to the three juvenile detention facilities within Alameda County. Kidango’s nutrition program is now also serving children at several agencies in other Bay Area counties. “Early childhood nutrition is critical to the long-term health and well-being of our chil- dren,” said Fremont Bank Foundation President Hattie Hyman Hughes. More information can be found at: www.kidango.org

The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. The Terri has been reading since she was 3 years Bookworm old and she never goes anywhere without a New Haven Unified Board of book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books. Education update

SUBMITTED BY NEW HAVEN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT “The Book of Money” The Board of Education, on October 1, received a presentation outlining the work of the Union City Kids’ Zone, a partnership between the District and more than a dozen other local agencies, designed to provide cradle-to career services for the District’s most vulnerable stu- by Daniel Conaghan & Dan Smith dents and their families. Kids’ Zone Executive Director Nancy George announced that the Kids’ Zone has just re- There’s not enough money in nose-dive on others. A single dollar ceived a $25,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation (www.sff.org). Since July 2012, your wallet. buys a half-gallon of milk in Kenya, when the Kids’ Zone launched learning centers at Emanuele and Searles elementary schools Actually, when you get right down but only a third of a latte here. Our and Cesar Chavez Middle School, more than 350 at-risk students have received additional aca- to it, there never is. There’s always debt ceiling climbs to headspinning demic time and support, as well as enrichment activities. something else you want to buy, always heights, while that of Germany and Using part of $400,000 in funding from the federal Race to the Top grant that the District another plan, idea or future desire to the Netherlands is “relatively modest.” won last year, the Kids’ Zone is providing increased parent education and early childhood serv- save for, or buy. The truth is, you just So what’s a person to do? ices for Spanish-speaking families and launching Academic Parent Teacher Teams, starting at can’t get enough money. Well, you could play the lottery or Emanuele and Searles. In August, more than 60 teachers were trained in the parent-engage- the market, but there ment program developed by the educational research organization West Ed. are pitfalls to both. In addition to the RTTT funds and the 21st Century Community Learning Center and You can go into poli- San Francisco Foundation grants, the Kids’ Zone has received $150,000 from the Cowell tics. You could invent Foundation and $125,000 from an Alameda County Measure A, Youth and Family Opportu- the next new thing in nity grant. banking, or you could Also on Tuesday night, the Board: rob one. If you’re Accepted a petition calling for the creation of a charter school named Dashmesh Academy. savvy, you might A public hearing on the application is scheduled for the Board’s next meeting, Oct. 15. marry into money, or Approved a contract with Illuminate Education Inc., of Irvine to provide a data and assess- inherit it. You could ment management system, as called for in the District’s federal Race to the Top grant. get more money by borrowing it, but you’d have to pay it back. And if all else fails, you could do it the old-fashioned way, Adult Pharmacy and save. Getting more Technology Program money is going to take familiarity with sci- returns to Mission Valley ROP ence and psychology. You’ll need to know SUBMITTED BY ALLISON ALDINGER terms and differences between kinds of After years of reducing the number of adult courses due to restructured educational fund- banks, and have an ing from State legislation, Mission Valley ROP (Regional Occupational Program) is now re- understanding of the launching its Pharmacy Technology program for Fall 2013. This successful and world’s economies – well-respected program has been recognized by the California Pharmacy Technology Associa- But what do you know about those info that’s all in this book. tion for two years as the “Pharmacy Technician Program of the Year.” Upon completion of Benjamins in your bankbook? What- But just remember: money can’t this course, numerous students have gone on to enjoy successful careers in pharmacy technol- ever your knowledge, learn more by buy happiness. ogy at reputable businesses across the Bay Area. reading “The Book of Money” by It does, however, buy you more fun. Mission Valley ROP is currently holding information sessions and conducting entrance Daniel Conaghan & Dan Smith. So you say you know what you like: testing for enrollment into the program. Anyone interested in pursuing this career pathway is Nobody, of course, knows exactly it’s green and foldable and that’s what welcome to visit the school at 5019 Stevenson Blvd. in Fremont, or go the school website at when humans created currency, but matters. But there’s a lot more to www.mvrop.org for information. The deadline to register for the Pharmacy Technology historians believe that it happened in moola, and “The Book of Money” course is October 25. Mesopotamia “at least 5,000 years helps you understand it all. ago.” A king in the Middle East later It would be difficult, in fact, to minted coins, and the Greeks followed come up with some facet of econom- suit by making them from bronze ics that isn’t included here. Authors nearly 2,500 years ago. That money Daniel Conaghan and Dan Smith Bus Route and Fare Changes had to go somewhere, so banks were even touch upon subjects that don’t, eventually created - and since banks initially, seem to have anything to do SUBMITTED BY CITY OF UNION CITY need funding, too, methods of credit with money but they point out corre- were invented. lations in easy-to-grasp language, Union City Transit will be implementing comprehensive route and fare changes be- We’ve come a long way from there: graphs, full-color pictures, and plenty ginning Saturday, October 12th. Buses will serve areas that do not currently have service we have PayPal, mobile money, a global of sidebars. including Central Avenue and Perry Road. economy, and online banking. We have This is one of those volumes that more options than did our ancestors – you’ll want to keep in your office, for A west-side circulator route will be introduced, as well as a weekday express route and we have more disparity. reference or for fun. Either way, if from western Union City to BART. Cash fares will increase 25% with proportionate in- Today’s wealth is very unequally you’ve a passion for pesos (and more!), creases to monthly passes prices. distributed, world-wide, and the gap is “The Book of Money” is a book you’ll becoming a canyon: a tiny percentage never get enough of. More information on the route and fare changes can be found on Union City Tran- of the world’s adults own the vast ma- c.2013, Firefly Books sit’s website at www.uctransit.org jority of the money pie. Land prices $29.95 U.S. and Canada skyrocket on some continents and 256 pages Page 36 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

HOME SALES REPORT

CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 15 440 Carnegie Drive 95035 565,000 5 1388 1955 09-10-13 dirt bike enthusiast, Ryan McFar- Highest $: 769,000 Median $: 590,000 284 Corning Avenue 95035 589,000 3 1328 1955 09-05-13 land wanted his son Bode to ride Lowest $: 350,000 Average $: 583,667 381 Fir Tree Court 95035 490,000 3 1215 1966 09-05-13 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 1691 Jupiter Drive 95035 235,000 3 1662 1961 09-06-13 along with him. Bode had plastic 3641 Brookdale Boulevard 94546 590,000 3 1577 1953 08-30-13 1788 Lee Way 95035 518,500 - - - 09-05-13 toys he could push around in, but 2315 Camino Dolores 94546 562,500 3 2028 1960 08-30-13 1809 Lee Way 95035 703,500 - - - 09-09-13 he was too small to ride clunky, 2763 Cortez Court 94546 350,000 2 1141 1977 08-30-13 241 Michigan Road 95035 585,000 2 1459 1984 09-10-13 heavy tricycles and bikes with 18216 Lake Chabot Road 94546 500,000 3 1814 1961 09-03-13 1498 North Hillview Drive 95035 975,000 4 2788 1978 09-10-13 training wheels. 18822 Parsons Avenue 94546 352,500 3 1040 1950 08-30-13 219 North Temple Drive 95035 375,000 3 1146 1970 09-06-13 McFarland came from a fam- 2218 Reading Avenue 94546 365,000 2 924 1948 08-30-13 1197 Olympic Drive 95035 750,000 5 1880 1970 09-06-13 19820 San Miguel Avenue 94546 730,000 5 2962 1949 08-28-13 ily of tinkerers – his grandfather 1101 South Main Street #212 95035 323,000 2 1015 2007 09-10-13 4331 Shamrock Way 94546 526,000 3 1145 1959 08-28-13 was a racecar engineer and his fa- 990 Vida Larga Loop 95035 640,000 3 1810 2007 09-06-13 3930 Stevens Street 94546 550,000 3 1565 1953 08-30-13 ther owned a motorcycle dealer- 222 Woodland Way 95035 650,000 4 1527 1969 09-06-13 20103 Woodbine Avenue 94546 735,000 3 2035 1949 08-30-13 ship – and he held several patents 25777 Durrwood Court 94552 765,000 4 2092 1998 08-30-13 NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 14 from his own inventions, includ- 5305 Greenridge Road 94552 769,000 4 1834 1960 08-28-13 Highest $: 645,000 Median $: 450,000 ing a bicycle seat post and a sus- Lowest $: 266,000 Average $: 449,071 7276 Longmont Loop 94552 590,000 3 1550 2000 08-30-13 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED pension system for wheelchairs. 7268 Morton Place 94552 615,000 4 1887 2003 08-30-13 37123 Arden Street 94560 425,000 4 2724 1960 08-30-13 So when Bode needed something 6001 Skyfarm Drive 94552 755,000 3 1799 1987 08-28-13 5337 Ashbourne Court 94560 645,000 5 2335 1968 08-29-13 different, it was natural for Mc- FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 51 6304 Buena Vista Drive #C 94560 361,000 2 1031 1985 08-28-13 Farland to take a blowtorch to his Highest $: 1,600,000 Median $: 636,000 6212 Civic Terrace Avenue #A 94560 281,000 2 820 1985 08-30-13 son’s bike, chopping it down and Lowest $: 230,000 Average $: 650,284 6256 Civic Terrace Avenue #B 94560 266,000 2 890 1985 08-29-13 taking away everything that was ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 35692 Farnham Drive 94560 561,000 4 1487 1968 08-30-13 unnecessary for a little rider who 36127 Adobe Drive 94536 460,000 3 1148 1958 08-29-13 35179 Lido Boulevard 94560 310,000 3 1232 1971 08-29-13 38735 Aurora Terrace 94536 387,000 2 1123 1980 08-30-13 hadn’t been walking that long. 5354 Port Sailwood Drive 94560 471,000 3 1647 1983 08-30-13 His creation generated interest 67 Barnes Lane 94536 845,000 4 2219 1985 08-29-13 36895 Ruschin Drive 94560 345,000 3 1017 1955 08-30-13 from parents who saw little Bode 38643 Blacow Road 94536 678,000 3 1389 1961 08-28-13 36434 Spruce Street 94560 455,000 3 1953 1976 08-28-13 3231 Cade Drive 94536 795,000 4 2163 1984 08-29-13 6386 Stonecress Avenue 94560 570,000 4 1522 1964 08-30-13 running around, and he decided 3564 Collin Court 94536 659,000 3 1400 1971 08-30-13 5286 Sussex Place 94560 612,000 5 2758 1967 08-29-13 to make a business out of it. 361 D Street 94536 655,000 3 1364 1954 08-30-13 7456 Wells Avenue 94560 450,000 3 1064 1951 08-29-13 “I would have people driving 38211 Eggers Common 94536 632,000 3 1619 2004 08-30-13 5668 Wintergreen Drive 94560 535,000 3 1456 1968 09-03-13 down the road next to us where 242 Grau Drive 94536 570,000 3 1439 1985 08-29-13 he’s tiny and zipping along the SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES:25 4218 La Cosa Avenue 94536 700,000 4 1740 1962 08-28-13 sidewalk. People driving down 3403 Manchester Common 94536 540,000 3 1586 1976 08-28-13 Highest $: 630,000 Median $: 395,000 Lowest $: 160,000 Average $: 382,200 the road would pull over, get out 38500 Paseo Padre Pkwy #21094536 230,000 1 750 1970 08-30-13 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED and ask us about this bike be- 37794 Peachtree Court 94536 1,070,000 4 2754 2000 08-30-13 1773 Bancroft Avenue 94577 250,000 2 768 1912 08-28-13 35612 Purcell Place 94536 718,000 4 1703 1967 08-30-13 cause they had a little kid and 1550 Bancroft Avenue #322 94577 337,000 3 1690 1976 08-29-13 they can’t believe he’s riding so 321 School Street 94536 567,000 2 864 1962 08-28-13 2316 Belvedere Avenue 94577 290,000 3 1176 1972 08-29-13 well,’’ McFarland said. “After 38821 Tyson Lane 94536 710,000 3 1306 1994 08-28-13 867 Billings Boulevard 94577 340,000 2 766 1943 08-30-13 37226 Yolo Terrace 94536 328,000 2 1052 1973 08-30-13 1234 Montrose Drive 94577 495,000 3 1786 1957 08-30-13 enough of those, it’s like OK, I’m 39470 Albany Common 94538 268,500 1 640 1981 08-30-13 14574 Outrigger Drive 94577 410,000 3 1660 1987 08-29-13 evidently onto something and I’m 43360 Arkwood Street 94538 600,000 3 1460 1959 08-28-13 707 Rodney Drive 94577 615,000 3 2055 1936 08-28-13 missing the boat if I don’t do 1980 Barrymore Common #R 94538 317,000 2 991 1981 08-28-13 2077 Washington Avenue #30294577 287,000 2 1334 1984 08-29-13 something.’’ 5348 Coco Palm Drive 94538 508,000 3 1067 1961 08-30-13 2077 Washington Avenue #30894577 240,000 2 1017 1984 08-30-13 McFarland started Strider 4675 Drury Court 94538 610,000 4 1630 1962 08-30-13 1442 167th Avenue 94578 160,000 2 661 1955 08-30-13 Sports International in 2007 to 42525 Fern Circle 94538 625,000 3 1112 1987 08-30-13 974 Arguello Drive 94578 270,000 3 1474 1954 08-30-13 develop and sell balance bikes. 4390 Fern Terrace 94538 720,000 3 1488 1987 08-28-13 16620 Foothill Boulevard 94578 200,000 3 1600 2007 08-30-13 Because it was created with 4419 Ogden Drive 94538 612,000 4 1427 1962 08-30-13 16586 Kildare Road 94578 550,000 4 1792 1970 08-30-13 4448 Porter Street 94538 320,000 4 1065 1955 08-30-13 performance riding in mind, 2124 Manchester Road 94578 440,000 3 1343 1948 08-29-13 not as a toy, the Strider became 40552 Ambar Place 94539 1,040,000 3 1436 1969 09-03-13 16190 Marcella Street 94578 288,000 3 1368 1948 09-03-13 the standard for balance bikes. 47260 Armata Street 94539 910,000 2 1088 1976 08-30-13 2183 San Remo Court 94578 475,000 4 2086 1966 08-30-13 41037 Cornac Terrace 94539 609,000 3 1314 1972 08-28-13 16231 Windsor Drive 94578 300,000 3 1599 1947 08-28-13 The company sold 600,000 44033 Degas Terrace 94539 950,000 4 2464 2011 08-30-13 1432 Beacon Avenue 94579 450,000 5 1993 1952 08-30-13 bikes last year. 41618 Denise Street 94539 900,000 3 1486 1955 08-30-13 15048 Crosby Street 94579 471,000 3 1556 1948 08-29-13 And, as is usually the case with 427 Escobar Street 94539 840,000 3 1218 1953 08-29-13 1405 Dayton Avenue 94579 400,000 3 1114 1951 08-30-13 kids, the bike riding became a 47698 Pima Street 94539 910,000 4 1900 1968 08-30-13 1211 Drake Avenue 94579 395,000 3 1081 1951 08-29-13 competition, leading to the first 43531 Puesta Del Sol 94539 785,000 2 1904 1979 08-28-13 15336 Edgemoor Street 94579 462,000 3 1482 1950 08-28-13 Strider races in 2009. The races 48399 Sawleaf Street 94539 810,000 3 1298 1964 08-28-13 15349 Inverness Street 94579 380,000 3 1115 1955 08-28-13 became big draws at BMX and 43967 South Moray Street 94539 1,125,000 4 2071 1989 08-28-13 2216 Kingfisher Court 94579 420,000 3 1471 1999 08-30-13 pro cycling events, giving the lit- 47112 Warm Springs Bld #12494539 333,000 2 900 1982 08-30-13 2365 Riverside Court 94579 630,000 3 2608 1999 09-03-13 49047 Wedge Grass Terrace 94539 780,000 3 1785 2010 08-28-13 tle ones a chance to participate 45316 Whitetail Court 94539 1,600,000 5 3166 1990 08-30-13 SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 06 and adults something that’s kick- Highest $: 525,000 Median $: 380,000 49080 Woodgrove Common 94539 720,000 3 1815 2004 08-30-13 in-the-pants fun to watch. Lowest $: 270,000 Average $: 391,167 39465 Zacate Avenue 94539 700,000 3 1416 1986 08-28-13 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Strider racing is now a sanc- 4029 Caribbean Common 94555 357,500 3 1166 1970 08-30-13 537 Rutgers Street 94580 380,000 3 1014 1950 08-29-13 tioned class by USA BMX, which 2902 Dobson Court 94555 750,000 4 1544 1972 08-30-13 975 Via Bregani 94580 525,000 3 1317 1957 08-30-13 holds races across the United 5215 Fairbanks Common 94555 445,000 2 950 1989 09-03-13 16023 Via Granada 94580 315,000 3 1077 1950 08-29-13 States, including national cham- 5987 Pompei Terrace #133 94555 635,000 3 1514 1992 08-30-13 15811 Via Nueva 94580 433,000 3 1511 1955 08-30-13 pionships. 34543 Pueblo Terrace 94555 400,000 2 840 1988 08-30-13 16018 Via Primero 94580 270,000 3 1008 1944 08-30-13 “We’re seeing a big push for a 5196 Tacoma Common 94555 363,000 1 1100 1988 08-30-13 15741 Via Sonata 94580 424,000 3 1256 1956 08-30-13 lot of parents to get their kids out 34743 Tuxedo Common 94555 300,000 1 716 1987 08-30-13 UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES:10 on Striders,’’ said Jay Lucas, who 5553 Via Lugano 94555 636,000 3 1481 2007 08-28-13 Highest $: 712,000 Median $: 478,000 built a Strider track next to the 34164 Via Torino 94555 319,000 - - - 08-28-13 Lowest $: 330,000 Average $: 498,150 34075 Webfoot Loop 94555 822,500 4 1871 1990 08-30-13 BMX park in Eagle. “It’s nothing ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED for us to go out on a weekend 2594 Bing Court 94587 525,000 4 1909 1970 08-30-13 HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 40 and see a mom with her kids and Highest $: 895,000 Median $: 398,000 1484 College Court 94587 478,000 4 1290 1960 08-30-13 Lowest $: 135,000 Average $: 403,150 1010 D Street 94587 460,000 4 1700 1947 08-30-13 their Striders out on the little ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 130 Donoso Plaza 94587 330,000 3 1135 1986 08-30-13 Strider track. It’s going big.’’ 25305 2nd Street 94541 465,000 4 2128 1948 08-28-13 2101 Farrol Avenue 94587 464,500 3 1627 1965 09-03-13 The bikes and races are as 22742 3rd Street 94541 365,000 2 1040 1933 08-30-13 4504 Laura Way 94587 562,000 3 1476 1972 08-30-13 functional as they are fun. 21279 Birch Street 94541 356,000 4 1734 1942 08-29-13 4517 Ojai Loop 94587 570,000 3 1555 1984 08-30-13 When kids are first learning to 2490 Kelly Street 94541 430,000 3 1169 1952 08-30-13 30770 Oxford Way 94587 712,000 5 2308 1998 08-30-13 ride bikes, they typically start 23563 Lynn Street 94541 365,000 3 1041 1950 08-30-13 3167 San Bernardino Way 94587 355,000 3 1762 1971 08-29-13 with training wheels, then have 1863 Marcus Court 94541 324,500 3 1620 1981 08-29-13 4328 Victoria Avenue 94587 525,000 3 1428 1971 08-30-13 1349 Martin Luther King Drive 94541 470,500 - - - 08-29-13 their parents chase them 2039 Nina Court 94541 520,000 4 2070 1964 08-30-13 around, holding the seat while 21604 Prospect Court 94541 330,000 - - - 08-30-13 they try to gain balance. 21895 Rio Vista Street 94541 230,000 2 874 1920 08-30-13 With balance bikes, the kids 21712 Westfield Avenue 94541 400,000 3 1216 1941 08-30-13 Balance don’t have to worry about pedal- 311 Williams Way 94541 520,000 4 1999 2011 08-30-13 ing and braking, so their entire 22500 Woodroe Avenue 94541 585,000 4 2683 1988 08-28-13 focus is on balancing and steer- 25858 Bel Aire Drive 94542 400,000 3 1536 1951 08-30-13 bike racing ing. At 18 months old, most kids 132 Carrick Circle 94542 895,000 4 2972 2007 08-28-13 can walk and run, so they can do 25472 Modoc Court 94542 500,000 4 2436 1996 08-28-13 that with the bike underneath 2412 St. Helena Drive #3 94542 240,000 1 787 1984 08-30-13 for tots is them and figure out the rest as 24914 Diadon Drive 94544 316,000 3 1904 1950 08-30-13 975 Folsom Avenue 94544 310,000 2 1000 1936 08-28-13 they go. 31682 Greenbrier Lane 94544 428,000 3 1233 1956 08-30-13 catching on fast By learning to ride balance 29581 Highgate Drive #118 94544 210,000 2 906 1988 08-28-13 bikes, kids figure out how to bal- 27754 Pensacola Way 94544 315,000 3 1000 1954 08-28-13 BY JOHN MARSHALL Only fun. ance on two wheels quickly, and 27688 Pompano Avenue 94544 330,000 3 1325 1955 08-30-13 the transition to pedal bikes be- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “It’s awesome,’’ said Benno 380 Rousseau Street 94544 445,000 4 1689 1955 08-30-13 Scheidegger, whose daughter Kira comes much easier. 681 Royston Lane #330 94544 191,000 1 643 1988 09-03-13 “You think about this: If EAGLE, Colo. (AP), They became a nationally-ranked BMX 32314 Seneca Street 94544 390,000 3 1031 1951 08-30-13 you’re 4 and you started on one gather at the starting line with racer after learning how to ride 29342 Taylor Avenue 94544 382,000 1 668 1950 08-28-13 on a balance bike. “It really is a of these at 2, half your life has 29690 Ventnor Court 94544 420,000 3 1415 1986 08-28-13 their tiny handlebars nearly touch- great thing. I recommend Striders been spent riding on two 2108 Aldengate Way 94545 800,000 9 4756 1968 08-28-13 ing. Decked out in helmets, jerseys wheels,’’ McFarland said. “It’s as 1689 Ashbury Lane 94545 398,000 3 1119 1956 08-29-13 and protective knee guards, they for everyone who has little kids natural to you as walking at that 27447 Bahama Avenue 94545 411,000 3 1128 1957 08-28-13 wait at the gate, listening to the who want to ride.’’ point.’’ 27687 Barcelona Avenue 94545 260,000 3 1385 1955 08-30-13 call of “On your mark, get set, go!’’ Balance bikes go back to the Plus, by wheeling around on 2371 Bennington Lane 94545 415,000 3 1107 1957 08-29-13 before racing off. early 1800s, when the first bicy- bikes, the littlest kids feel like 28289 Cardinal Street 94545 375,000 3 1400 1964 08-29-13 Between 18 months and 4 cles, known as walking machines, 27490 Coronado Way 94545 265,000 3 1119 1955 08-29-13 they can do what the big kids are years old, they look like mini ver- featured wheels and seats but no 2031 Duval Lane 94545 435,000 4 1899 1968 08-30-13 doing. sions of BMX racers. pedals or brakes. 25930 Kay Avenue #208 94545 135,000 2 1286 1982 08-30-13 Grown-ups get to see their They are – sort of. Racing on pedal-less bikes, at 25870 Peterman Avenue 94545 460,000 3 1496 1976 08-29-13 kids try to pop wheelies and run Yes, they are on bikes and they least by kids, didn’t really take off 25890 Seaver Street 94545 399,000 4 1280 1959 08-28-13 around like crabs on wheels. are racing. Difference is, these lit- until a few years ago, when a me- 2623 Spindrift Circle 94545 640,000 2 2402 2004 08-30-13 “If you have little kids, get tle tykes are on balance bikes, also chanically inclined father decided MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 14 them out and try it,’’ Scheidegger known as Strider, kick or push to strip down his 18-month-old Highest $: 975,000 Median $: 565,000 said. Lowest $: 235,000 Average $: 568,500 bikes. son’s bike so he could tool around They’ll love it and so will their ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED That means no pedals, no on the family’s land in South parents. 455 Alegra Terrace 95035 560,000 3 1547 1992 09-11-13 brakes, no fear. Dakota. 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Do you like to write about interesting topics? Are you a whiz with words and like to share your thoughts with others? Can you find something fascinating about lots of things around you? If so, maybe writing for the Tri-City Voice is in your future. We are looking for disciplined writers and re- porters who will accept an assignment and weave an interesting and accurate story that readers will enjoy. Are you Applicants must be proficient in the English language (spelling and grammar) and possess the ability to work within deadlines. a writer? If you are interested, submit a writing sample of at least 500 words along with a resume to [email protected] or fax to (510) 796-2462. Page 38 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 8, 2013

SUBMITTED BY SHARAT G. LIN to Iceland that global warming is real and caused by human activity. laciers, monumental rivers of ice Balog’s hauntingly beautiful videos that seem as immutable as Half compress years into minutes and capture GDome or the Rock of Gibraltar, ancient mountains of ice in motion as they are actually in constant motion. Ice, nearly disappear at a breathtaking rate. everywhere on the planet, some of it tens Discussion following the film will be of thousands of years old, is melting at an led by Jeff Spencer, a climate activist and alarming rate. And the rate of melting, senior pastor at Niles Discovery Church. often imperceptible at the base of glaciers, Audience participation is always wel- is accelerating as climate change becomes comed. Admission is free, although dona- more consistent and cold years become tions are welcomed. fewer. Screening of Chasing Ice is part of the For example, when Glacier National Second Saturday Documentary Series, and Park in Montana was established in 1910, is sponsored by Tri-City Perspectives, Niles it had some 150 glaciers. Today, only a Discovery Church, and the San Jose Peace century later, more than 120 have disap- and Justice Center. peared altogether. Of the fewer than 30 glaciers remaining, most have shrunk in Chasing Ice area by over two-thirds. According to the The Emmons Glacier on Mt. Rainier in Washington state, the largest glacier by surface area in the continental Saturday, October 12 U.S. Geological Survey scientists, if the United States, as seen in 2004 is smaller today as new snowfall fails to keep up with annual melting. Photo by 1:30 pm current trend continues, the remaining gla- Sharat G. Lin Niles Discovery Church Auditorium ciers may all vanish by 2050. 255 H Street (enter on 3rd Street) follows acclaimed National Geographic Along the way, the expedition is challenged Area residents will have an opportunity Fremont photographer James Balog as he travels by extreme weather conditions and to see for themselves these giant glaciers 510-797-0895 across the Arctic to deploy remarkable plagued by technical malfunctions. shrinking and collapsing before their very tricityperspectives.org time-lapse cameras to capture a multi-year Once a skeptic about climate change, eyes. The documentary film Chasing Ice record of the world’s changing glaciers. Balog becomes convinced after his first trip Return of the Robots!

SUBMITTED BY BRUCE ROBERTS of Longwood was a vacant lot; dirt, weeds, and neg- PHOTOS BY GUY SANDOVAL lect were its main qualities. Now, however, a neat concrete walkway divides six raised planter boxes, Back in the nineteen fifties, my older sister had a each 5 ft. by 5 ft., and overflowing with flowers, biology assignment: collect butterflies. Not only did carefully chosen to attract butterflies. Lantana, she collect them, she gassed them with formalde- salvia, sunflowers, columbine, buddleia, coneflow- hyde and impaled them perfectly on pins, a beauti- ers, milkweed, etc. —all mix in to create a mosaic of ful cemetery in a box for these winged vibrant color. wonders—just to please her teacher and earn a Along the edge runs a concrete border of hand- grade. And how did she catch them? She’d hand me prints from the creating students—with each one’s the butterfly net and off I’d go—up the hill, up the initials on the palm, a lasting tribute to their hard tree, through the poison oak, into the creek—before work, and centered around another tribute: “In returning with my lovely, hapless victim ensnared in Loving Memory of Kathy Crummey,” the H.E.A. the cheesecloth. (Hayward Education Association) president who SUBMITTED BY T R NEWCOMB I thought of this recently as I toured the Long- funded this grant through H.E.F. PHOTOS BY KYLE RYAN wood Elementary School Butterfly Garden. Instead Beside the gorgeous garden, one bordering class- of killing butterflies, fifth and sixth grade students room wall is enhanced by a top-to-bottom garden The evening of September 28 was a very special day for the of teachers Melissa Sigars and Dena Connolly meas- mural running the full length. There, a thriving gar- Mattos Elementary School community as it featured the second an- ured and planted and wrote and learned to create a den scene complements the real garden before it. nual Robotics Night. Two Fremont-based high school robotics garden, a habitat not to kill butterflies, but to attract And, it is a work in progress, for the students are teams demonstrated their mechanical creations and allowed Mattos them, giving them a place to survive. My, how sci- creating their own butterflies, to add to the mural. students an opportunity to experience the excitement and chal- ence teaching has changed! The last fifteen minutes of class, every Friday, they This garden is the brainchild of these two fine also have practical duties—pulling weeds, sniffing teachers, both graduates of Hayward’s Mt. Eden flowers, searching for caterpillars and butterflies, High, a fact which qualified them for the Kathleen just enjoying the ambience of their garden. Crummey Grant from the Hayward Education Combining a variety of classroom instruction, Foundation (HEF). With this base funding, they re- with the tangible effort of putting in a garden is a masterpiece of teaching, one that students will re-

lenges of controlling a robot. Teams brought their robotic construc- tions to thrill and educate the students and parents. The event has become popular and over one hundred students and parents filled the school’s multi-use room to see the presentations. The teams, Fremont-based Insomniacs Team 2489 and Infinity Robotics Team 5151, explained the events in which they partici- pate, addressed how teams are organized and demonstrated robots in action. Raffle winners were given a chance to control the robots. As one second-grade raffle winner said, “It was awesome! My fa- vorite part was where I got to control the robots!” Principal Liza Muzaffery was pleased by the event, saying, “Once again, the tireless efforts of the Mattos community inspire our students!” The Insomniacs Team 2489 has been in existence since 2008. It is based in Fremont and their website is http://www.team2489.org. Entry is open to any high school age student in Fremont and the team is principally mentored by Mark Edelman. Infinity Robotics Teachers Dena Connolly (standing) and Melissa Sigars (crouching) work in the garden Team 5151, Fremont, was established in 2012. Their website is http://infinityrobotics.org. For more information on FIRST Robot- ceived plants from the Devil’s Mountain Nursery in member all their lives. As Kennia, a student in Mrs. ics competitions, in which both teams compete, visit San Ramon, design and installation help from Sam Connelly’s class, so nicely put it, “Every time I go to http://www.usfirst.org. Sigars of Green Island Nursery, and concrete work the butterfly garden I feel calm and fresh. I hear the Mattos Elementary is the sole science magnet school in the Fre- from Billy Martin, H.U.S.D. (Hayward Unified wind wooshing the leaves from the plants. I love the mont Unified School District; the school’s program is called “Soar- School District) head of operations. All this sup- Butterfly Garden!” And Tiffany, a classmate, closed ing into Science.” Mattos offers its students a dedicated Science port, of course, laid the basis for the real work— her paragraph with “Thank-you, Hayward [Educa- Specialist, a science laboratory for grades 1 - 6 and holds at least planting the flowers, the tactile work where the tion] Foundation for the wonderful garden.” three science-oriented events each year for its students. To learn students get their hands dirty, with excellent results. Kathleen Crummey would be proud to see how well more about the school and its science program, please visit the Before 2012, the empty area between two wings Ms. Sigars and Mrs. Connolly have used her grant. school website at http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/Domain/1173. October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 39

BY BRITNEY SANCHEZ Sales and Marketing, moved to San Ramon PHOTOS BY BRITNEY SANCHEZ where they designed the prototype of SchmartBoard. The decision to move back n Fremont Boulevard in the Cen- to Fremont was a big step, accompanied by a terville District, it’s odd to see any- commitment to support the Centerville Dis- thing besides a scattering of trict. Knowing that they would be the only O tech shop in the area, these entrepreneurs restaurants, but in their midst, a new tech shop with a catchy name – SchmartBoard - want to be a catalyst for other high tech has opened. In this unassuming storefront, shops to move to Centerville.

With this open invitation to stop by at SchmartBoard Open House any time, SchmartBoard will host an open Saturday, October 12 house for the community on Saturday, Oc- 12 Noon – 3 p.m. tober 12 from 12pm to 3pm which wel- SchmartBoard, Inc. comes the whole community. The open 37423 Fremont Blvd., Fremont house will include a raffle with several dif- (510) 744-9900 ferent prizes ranging from gift cards to www.schmartboard.com movie tickets. There will be also photo ops with Raiderettes and a chance to solder your very own chip using the Schmart- At SchmartBoard’s Open House: an invention that is recognized and praised • Meet and have your photo taken with for its innovative design is flourishing. Oakland Raiderettes: Chanel Nichols and Schmart is an application of computer Ashley Brown chip circuit boards. SchmartBoard created • Hand solder a chip using Schmartboard’s an easier way to hand solder surface mount patented “EZ” technology which makes components, making it easier for aspiring hand soldering fast and easy “techies” and do-it-yourselfers to create their own computer circuits, the green • Contest with prizes from Schmartboard, squares inside electronic devices make other technology companies and local them function. These chips are made by Centerville businesses. soldering a complex computer chip onto a • Special offers not available to the general mount. This can be a painstaking process public. that requires great precision. Schmart- • Giveaways, Food Board makes the process much easier by creating the “SchmartBoard|ez” that holds SchmartBoard is the destination for the component in place by a “smolder people who want to hand solder surface mask.” The product is designed with spe- mount (SMT) components. Are you an cial canals for the chip to be easily soldered engineer, technician, educator, student or without any mistakes. The company Yaung and Greenberg say that Schmart- Board|ez. All ages are welcome to the open DIY hobbyist who has avoided utilizing claims that it makes this once difficult task Board is dedicated to helping educate as- house with encouragement to learn more SMT components? Those days are offi- so easy that a ten year old can do it. piring engineers in nearby schools. The about the business and what it has to offer cially over, because with SchmartBoard SchmartBoard started in the Warm company can provide educational toys and for the community. practically anyone can hand solder SOIC, Springs District of Fremont as Intellect Lab kits for all ages and encourages high school Now that’s schmart! QFP, PLCC, QFN, BGA and discrete sur- in 2001. When business slowed between students, aspiring to become engineers to face mount components. 2003-05, President and CEO Andrew stop by and learn more about soldering Yaung and partner Neal Greenberg, VP and electronics. Author Nadia Cal introduces pirate iguana Curious about life as a pirate? How and author Nadia Cal at a book signing also the author of “Monster Mansion,” a about an iguana’s life as a pirate? Come event on Saturday, October 12 at BookS- young adult horror/thriller fiction novella, and discover “Mr. Green the Pirate Iguana” mart in NewPark Mall. and the middle-grade fiction novella “Co- The children’s book in- median for the Dead.” For every book sold troduces the character Mr. at the Saturday event, Cal will be donating Green, who will be fea- a school supply to a child in need. Her tured in an educational 22- goal is to eventually be able to donate book series with his backpacks full of school supplies. hat-selling best friend. The two will travel through the Nadia Cal Book Signing seven continents together, Saturday, Oct 12 learning about history, cul- 2 p.m. ture, traditions, food, and BookSmart language. fiction, and young adult fiction. With a 1083 NewPark Mall, Newark Nadia Cal is a 23-year- background in journalism and magazine (408) 824-1838 old author of children’s lit- writing and an associate degree in litera- www.mybooksmart.com erature, middle grade ture from Las Positas Junior College, Cal is www.nadiacal.org October 8, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 40

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