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In 1882, Congress passed The Immigra- tion Act of 1882 to prevent people of Chinese descent from entering the United States. This law tore families apart, reduced the Chinese American population by half, and denied Chinese immigrants the right to become citi- zens. “Remembering 1882” explores the his- torical debate around the Exclusion Act - from its origins through its full repeal in 1968 - and the importance of habeas corpus to the Chinese American struggle for civil rights. The series of Chinese Exclusion laws first passed in 1882 and later renewed and aug- mented until initial repeal in 1943, reflected

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Photo from the 1920s: a group of Chinese and Japan- ese women and children wait to be processed as they are held in a wire mesh enclosure at intern- ment barracks in Angel Island, Calif. (AP Photo, file)

BY PAT KITE PHOTOS BY BRIAN EDWARDS

On a dare, a drunk decided to sneak up and open a police K-9 cruiser door. Mr. Ine- briated quickly found himself face to face with Ares, 80-pounds of fur and muscle. The

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Anyone who has ever wanted to spend an evening on a riverboat floating along the mighty Mississippi river will have that opportunity Saturday, February 2. New Haven Schools Foundation holds its second annual “Casino Night” fundraiser that evening with all the Southern charm and excitement of the “Big Easy.” “Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler” (“Let the good times roll”) will include a gourmet southern buffet dinner and an evening of casino games. The menu features a variety of appetizers; entrée dishes with tri-tip, salmon or vegetarian options; a choice of side dishes and a dessert cart, all with a Southern twist. Casino Night guests will receive a specialty cocktail or one glass of wine or a Gordon Biersch beer, or two non-alcoholic beverages; an espresso cart, hosted by Paddy’s Coffee, will be available. Patrons will begin the evening with $1,000 in casino chips to play poker, black Officer Mavrakis and Ares from an event at jack, craps and roulette, and compete for raffle prizes. The event also will feature a live the library and silent auction with valuable prizes. A separate Texas Hold ‘Em tournament is again scheduled this year. large German Shepherd sat patiently Individual entry is $100 (half is tax-deductible). VIP packages and sponsorship op- on his assigned seat. Maybe he showed portunities also are available. Attire will be semi-formal and guests must be 21 or older some nice white sharp teeth, but he to attend. didn’t move. Newark Police Dogs are For the second successive year, proceeds will be used by the Foundation to help well trained. The inebriated person got fund their pledge of $100,000 for co-curricular and extra-curricular student activities a misdemeanor citation since to harass, in the New Haven Unified School District. molest, annoy or strike a police dog is To receive an invitation, contact the Foundation: [email protected] or a crime. (510) 471-3850. The City of Newark currently has Casino Night two trained K-9s [K-9=canine] in service: Saturday, Feb 2 5:30 p.m. to midnight Ares and Eliot. Ares handler is Canine Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church Officer Nick Mavrakis and Eliot’s han- 32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City dler is Canine Officer Britain Jackman. (510) 471-3850 www.nhsfoundation.com continued on page 33

INDEX Bookmobile Schedule ...... 26 Sports ...... 22 Contact Us ...... 25 Classified...... 26 Mind Twisters ...... 15 Kid Scoop ...... 27 Editorial/Opinion ...... 25 Obituary ...... 32 Protective Services ...... 8 Arts & Entertainment ...... 19 Subscribe ...... 31 Public Notices...... 24 Business ...... 12 It’s a date ...... 19 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013

riends, family and community mem- and Mark and Gaby Bernardin, owners of bers joined together to attend tree- several local McDonald's restaurants, part- Flighting ceremonies and a children’s ner on Trees of Angels in the Tri-City area holiday breakfast as part of the seventeenth to support local hospice care. annual Trees of Angels campaign. Wash- The 2012 Trees of Angels events com- ington Hospital Healthcare Foundation menced with a tree-lighting ceremony on Monday, November 26, at the Bernardin Family McDonald's located on Mission Boulevard and I-680 in Fremont. The Mission San Jose Choir, led by Jason Au- coin, sang holiday favorites, while Mayor- Elect, Bill Harrison, and Linda Wasserman threw the switch to light the tree adorned Patricia Danielson, R.H.I.T., Washington Township Health Care District Board of Directors secretary, and with angels and lights. Bernard Stewart, D.D.S., Washington Township Health Care District Board of Directors first vice president, The following Saturday, the Children's enjoyed the Union City Trees of Angels event. Holiday Breakfast was held at Washington West. More than 200 attendees enjoyed breakfast provided by the Bernardin Fam- ily McDonald's, as well as a magic show performed by Ronald McDonald and a photo session with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Bernardin family also generously do- nated gifts for all children who attended. The third event took place at Newark City Hall on December 3. After Santa and Mrs. Claus mingled with the crowd, Mayor Al Nagy emceed the program. The Newark Memorial Advanced Choir entertained com- munity members with holiday carols. The final tree lighting took place two nights later at the Nakamura Clinic in Community members joined together to attend the The Newark Memorial Advanced Choir entertained community members with holiday carols. holiday tree-lighting ceremonies and Children’s Holi- Union City. Speaking for the Union City day Breakfast, in Fremont, Union City, and Newark Chamber of Commerce, which co-hosted event and lit the tree with the help of the guests enjoyed refreshments provided by as part of the 17th annual Trees of Angels campaign. the event, Chamber President, Gloria Wat- If you would like to make a donation to Trees of An- children in attendance. The James Logan chamber members. son, welcomed the crowd. President-elect Jazz Singers, led by Erin McShane, sang for gels in support of local hospice care, please contact continued on page 5 the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation at of the Foundation and mayor of Union the crowd. Following the tree lighting, (510) 791-3428. City, Carol Dutra Vernaci, emceed the

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7:30 PM 7:30 AM Voices InHealth: Voices InHealth: Radiation Safety Diabetes Matters: Radiation Safety 8:00 PM Key To A Healthy Heart 8:00 AM with Diabetes Your Concerns InHealth: Diabetes Matters: Back to Financial Scams: Vitamin Supplements the Basic Keys for Success 8:30 PM How to Protect Yourself (Late Start) Diabetes Matters: How to Maintain a 8:30 AM Washington Township Washington Township Back to the Basic Healthy Weight: Good Health Care District Health Care District Keys for Success Nutrition is Key 9:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting Diabetes Matters: Back to 9:00 AM December 12, 2012 December 12, 2012 The Weight to Success the Basic Keys for Success Healthy Nutrition for Your 9:30 PM How to Maintain a Heart 9:30 AM Healthy Weight: Good Diabetes Matters: Nutrition is Key Your Concerns InHealth: Top Foods for 10:00 PM Senior Scam Prevention Heart Health Inside Washington Hospital: 10:00 AM The Weight to Success (New) Stroke Response Team Diabetes Matters: Your Concerns InHealth: Disaster Preparedness 10:30 PM Diabetes Viewpoint Senior Scam Prevention 10:30 AM Voices InHealth: Update on the Journey to Magnet Status Learn About Nutrition Shingles 11:00 PM for a Healthy Life 11:00 AM Community Based Senior Diabetes Matters: Supportive Services Treating Infection: Learn About Nutrition Wound Care Update Research: Advancing 11:30 PM Learn About Sepsis for a Healthy Life Voices InHealth: New Diabetes Management Voices InHealth: The Legacy 11:30 AM Surgical Options for Strength Training System Breast Cancer Treatment January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 3

Fremont Resident Gains Knowledge & Support While Losing Weight

or Colleen Trinko, maintain- ing a healthy weight over the Fyears has been an up and down struggle. The long time Fre- mont resident had tried several dif- ferent diets but nothing really worked. But about two years ago, she decided to try the Right Weigh Program at the Washington Women’s Center and she has lost more than 25 pounds. Along with losing weight and keeping it off, Trinko has gained valuable knowl- edge that has helped sustain her weight loss. “The Right Weigh program has provided me with discipline and a new way of thinking about food and activity,” she says. “One of the most important aspects about the program is learning how to eat healthy and in a sensi- ble manner. I have developed a Fremont resident Colleen Trinko lost more than 25 pounds after joining the Right genuine balance in my life thanks Weigh program. She has maintained her weight loss by using the strategies she learned to the clinical expertise that this during the program. program offers.” calls. “She read food labels and Can Anyone Join The Right Weigh program is led a discussion on how to evalu- This Program? led by Anna Mazzei, a Washing- ate which food products are bet- All women who want to lose ton Hospital registered dietitian ter choices.” weight but don’t know how to and certified diabetes educator. Washington Hospital registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Anna Mazzei leads the Right Weigh program at Washington Women’s Center. The 12-week program Now Trinko takes part in a begin or have been unsuccessful Mazzei has more than two includes personal one-to-one consultations and assessments along with small group follow-up program called the with “other” weight loss programs decades of experience focusing on sessions that cover such topics as meal planning, getting active, and behavioral strate- Right Track, which meets once a are encouraged to sign up. Mazzei outpatient counseling for people gies that help you get on track and continue toward your goal. Call Laura Constantine, month to keep participants going says that women who struggle with with diabetes and weight man- R.N., Washington Women's Center Coordinator at (510) 608-1356 to schedule an individual appointment and enroll in the class. in the right direction. barriers that prevent nutritious agement issues. The goal of the “Anna Mazzei also facilitates the meal planning, engaging in regular program is promote sound nutri- consultations and assessments responsibilities into considera- Right Track program and I’ve been exercise and/or developing healthy tion, physical activity and posi- along with small group sessions tion. This program educates and participating every month for the behaviors will benefit from this tive lifestyle changes that lead to that include discussion topics on guides the participant to em- last two years,” says Trinko. “I program. Women with severe obe- long-term weight loss and im- meal planning, getting active, power themselves to achieve a know that I’ve been able to main- sity and those that need to con- proved overall health. and behavioral strategies that healthier weight. We provide the tain my weight loss because of the tinue weight loss upon completion “I had joined Weight Watch- help you get on track and con- tools and options the participant Right Weigh program and I en- of the program will be referred to ers years ago, but the weight just tinue toward your goal. needs to individualize the meal courage anyone who wants to lose appropriate health providers as came right back,” Trinko ex- Mazzei says many people trying and exercise plans to fit their weight to sign up. I know it has needed. (Participants will be asked plains. “The Right Weigh Pro- to lose weight already know much changing needs.” worked for me.” to inform and be cleared by their gram offers more personal about what they should do to lose Trinko says she really enjoyed physician before participating.) attention and Anna Mazzei pro- weight. She says the difficulty the opportunity to share informa- vides an extensive amount of comes in the “How-To” and to im- tion and learn from other people Classes are Now Forming for the knowledge that you can trust. plement the necessary changes into during the program’s group dis- “Right Weigh” Program Another reason I like this pro- our daily lives consistently. cussion sessions. Mazzei often gram is that it doesn’t involve a “It’s imperative that the diet brings new recipes and healthy To register for the “Right Weigh” Nutrition program, call Laura Constantine, commitment to a product or and exercise goals are tailored to food items to try at each meeting R.N., Washington Women’s Center Coordinator at (510) 608-1356 to sched- costly plan.” the individual - this is not a “one- and one of the group sessions in- ule your individual appointments and enroll in the class starting Tuesday, Feb- Program Offers size fits all” approach,” she says. volves a “field-trip” to the local ruary 5. Group classes meet once a week for the first four weeks. Then Expert Guidance “This is often why individuals get supermarket. sessions meet every two weeks for the next two months. The fee for the The Right Weigh program discouraged following a diet be- “Anna Mazzei took our group entire program is $185. Group classes and meetings will take place inside the Washington Women’s Center, Suite 150, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in takes place over a 12-week period cause it doesn’t take the individu- to the grocery store and walked that include personal one-to-one Fremont. To learn more about all the programs and services offered at the als life, time schedules and us through the aisles,” Trinko re- Washington Women’s Center visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter

Women’s Center Offers Lunch and Learn Session on ‘Healing Soup’ Do you have fond memories of a time in your childhood when you were ill and your mom or another person who loved you made home- made soup for you? Well, it turns out the healing properties of soup go beyond the psychological comforts.

Learn how to prepare a variety of soups that can help “cure what ails you.” Maggie Vil- lagomez, R.D., will be giving a soup-making demonstration at an upcoming Lunch and Learn seminar at the Washington Women’s Center at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. The demonstration – which includes a chance to taste samples of the soups – is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16 from noon to 1 p.m. To register, call (800) 963-7070 or visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter. Space is limited, and the seminar fee is $5. “I’ve done some research into the history of soup-making, and I’ve found that for a long, long time, soups were made for people who were ill,” says Maggie Villagomez, RD, a registered dietitian in Washington Hospital’s Food & Nutrition Services Department. “First of all, soups don’t require much chewing, and they are easily di- gested,” she explains. “Plus, soups are easy to make, and once the soup is simmering, the caregiver can watch over the sick person, rather than the

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BY JESSICA NOËL FLOHR lyptus grove. Walks are held at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. A kid-friendly program, Monarchs for Kids, is utterflies with their gossamer wings seem so designed for children, ages three to six, and includes delicate and fragile; few would imagine that a puppet show that explains the life cycle of the Bthey are actually quite hearty creatures, the monarch butterfly. monarch being especially so. Each fall, western Meet the Monarchs, an hour-long program for monarch butterflies begin an arduous journey down adults which includes a slide presentation on the life the west coast, traveling from northern to Southern of the butterflies, is offered January 5, 13, 19, and California. They spend a portion of their travels 27. On Wednesdays through Fridays in January, an overwintering in eucalyptus trees, Monterey pines, Ardenwood naturalist will host Afternoon with the and Monterey cypress trees throughout California. Monarchs for a more intimate question and answer Expert and amateur lepidopterists alike gather every session for butterfly lovers. year around the state to catch a glimpse of this Monarch migration is such a unique experience. amazing sight. It’s well worth a trip to Ardenwood to view this in- Bay Area butterfly lovers can find several local credible sight in person. Children and adults will spots for monarch migration viewing. One of the both be amazed to see the beautiful butterflies flut- closest monarch overwintering locales is Ardenwood tering in the treetops. Historic Farm. Hundreds of monarch butterflies swarm the eucalyptus grove on the outskirts of the Monarch Butterfly Walks farmland every winter. Ardenwood hosts naturalist- Every Saturday and Sunday in January led butterfly walks for park-goers to see the mon- 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. archs up close. A small group of butterfly viewers, led by a natu- Afternoon with the Monarchs ralist, travels through the fields of Ardenwood to a Every Wednesday - Friday in January silent grove at the edge of the farm where history, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. nature, and suburbia meet. Slowly, moving among the trees, visitors glimpse branches dripping with Meet the Monarchs orange and golden wings softly fluttering - a natural January 5, 13, 19, and 27 and miraculous phenomenon. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monarch butterflies are the only species known to migrate in a manner similar to birds, traveling Monarchs for Kids south and then returning to the place of their ances- January 6, 12, 20, and 26 tral origin. The barrier of the Rocky and Sierra Ne- 11 a.m. - noon vada mountains separates monarchs into eastern and western varieties. Eastern monarchs travel as far Changes in the Butterfly Grove south as Mexico in their annual migration. Histori- February 2 and 9 cally, butterflies would have relied more on ever- 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. greens such as Monterey pines and cypresses, but the introduction of eucalyptus trees to California in California Western Monarch Day the mid-1800s proved to be perfect overwintering Sunday, February 3 habitat for migrating monarchs. Eucalyptus trees 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. grow quickly in sheltered groves and the drooping branches provide a great shelter for the monarchs to Farewell to the Monarchs roost on cool California nights. Blossoms on the eu- Sunday, February 10 calyptus trees are an additional benefit, providing 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. food for the monarchs. California has several locations for monarch viewing, from Fremont to San Diego. Fremont’s Ar- Ardenwood Historic Farm denwood Historic Farm offers programs on week- 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont ends throughout January and early February. (510) 544-2797 Monarch Butterfly Walks begin at the granary on www.ebparks.org the farm and involve a short, easy hike to the euca- Free with paid park admission January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 5

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"The Foundation would like to thank all those If you would like to make a donation to Trees of who volunteered their time to help make these Angels in support of local hospice care, please con- events possible," said Demetrious Shaffer, President tact the Foundation at (510) 791-3428 or email: of the Foundation. "Sponsors and donors gener- [email protected] ously contributed over $40,000 – a record amount. Thank you to our friends and supporters for attend- ing these festive holiday events." Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation would like to extend a warm thank you to the 2012 Trees of Angels Sponsors:

HARMONY SPONSORS Taylor Family Foundation Fremont Bank Foundation The Family of Richard Warren Gonsalves & Kozachenko Washington Outpatient Surgery Center

ANGEL SPONSOR Keith and Verna Krugman PRESENTING SPONSORS Washington Township Medical Foundation BENEFACTOR DOVE SPONSORS Janice Futch-Claridge Michael W. Conley RK Electric Masonic Homes of California Niles Rotary Club of Fremont PRESENTING SPONSORS The Paxton/Golding Family Bernardin Family McDonald’s In Loving Memory of Claudia Paxton Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation Rotary Club of Fremont

STAR SPONSORS William Barulich Check Center East Bay Dermatology Medical Group, Inc. Fullbright & Jaworski, L.L.P Gift Gallery Gerry Harrison Pan Pacific Bank Dolores Rose Rotary Club of Newark Jerry Slavonia Ann B. Solem/Solem Consulting

continued from page 3 cafeteria, with a different featured soup each week. We even will have a ‘Build-a-Bowl’ event where people can choose among various ingredi- ents to add to their soups.” To tempt your taste buds, Villagomez offers the following recipe from Cooking Light Magazine that will be featured at the class on January 16:

Curry-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup The spices and chile sauce in this soup give it a nice heat and warmth that can help clear con- gestion and soothe the tummy without being too spicy. soup. More recently, we’ve discovered additional benefits of soup for people who are ill. A team of Ingredients scientists at the University of Nebraska Medical 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Center actually studied chicken soup, and they Click to see savings found it contains anti-inflammatory properties that 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger can soothe sore throats and also slow the release of 3 garlic cloves, minced mucus. So mom was right! Chicken soup really is 2 teaspoons curry powder good for colds.” 1 cup mirin (sweet rice wine, found in Asian section And it doesn’t necessarily have to be chicken soup of grocery store) to have a healing effect. 6 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash “You can make soups with a variety of spices that (about 2-1/2 pounds) release antioxidants that may help protect your 6 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth body’s cells,” Villagomez says. “For example, the Click to see savings herb rosemary may help prevent damage to blood 2-1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled celeriac (celery vessels that can raise your risk of heart attacks. Gin- root; 1 to 1-1/2 pounds) ger is known to aid in digestion and prevent nausea. Click to see savings Paprika has anti-inflammatory properties.” 2 teaspoons thawed orange juice concentrate Villagomez notes that many kinds of vegetables Click to see savings often used in soups have healing properties, too. 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, found in Asian Some examples include: section of grocery store) • Carrots are a good source of Vitamin A, which is 1/2 teaspoon salt good for the health of your eyes and skin. 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt • Tomatoes also are a good source of Vitamins A 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and C, and cooked tomatoes actually provide more antioxidants than raw tomatoes. Preparation • Celery is a good source of antioxidants and a study Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high from the University of Illinois indicates it may help heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 90 seconds. Add reduce inflammation. curry; cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Add • Some studies indicate garlic may help disrupt the mirin; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup metabolism of cancerous tumor cells. (about 4 minutes). Add squash, broth and celeriac; • Beans can serve as a source of protein that is lower bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes in fat and cholesterol than meats, as well as a good or until tender. source of fiber that helps lower cholesterol and Place one-fourth of squash mixture in a blender; blood-sugar levels. process until smooth. Pour pureed squash mixture “Vegetables may help reduce the risk of disease by through a sieve over a large bowl, reserving liquid; promoting healthy body cells,” she says. “The key is to discard solids. Repeat procedure in 3 more batches simmer soups slowly – especially the vegetables. Sim- with remaining squash mixture. Stir in orange juice mering releases the vitamins and minerals into the concentrate, Sriracha, and salt. Dollop 1 tablespoon soup, whereas boiling the soup actually leaches out the yogurt over each serving; sprinkle with parsley. vitamins and minerals by half or more.” To help women learn more about preparing a va- Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup) riety of soups that can help “cure what ails you,” Villagomez will be giving a soup-making demon- Nutritional Information stration at an upcoming Lunch and Learn seminar Amount per serving at the Washington Women’s Center at 2500 Mowry Calories: 176 Avenue in Fremont. The demonstration – which in- Calories from fat: 9% cludes a chance to taste samples of the soups – is Fat: 1.7g Saturated fat: 0.4g scheduled for Wednesday, January 16 from noon to Monounsaturated fat: 0.4g 1 p.m. To register, call (800) 963-7070 or visit Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g www.whhs.com/womenscenter. Space is limited, Protein: 5.2g and the seminar fee is $5. Carbohydrate: 29.3g “This class is part of a larger effort at Washing- Fiber: 4.7g Cholesterol: 1mg ton Hospital to promote healthy eating,” Vil- Iron: 1.3mg lagomez says. “Throughout the month of January, Sodium: 567mg we will be offering ‘Unbelieva-Bowls’ of soup in the Calcium: 107mg Page 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013

unattractive if you let these so it became the focal point attractive. If this is not possible, Family photos are wonderful to shelves get out of control. Resist around which the furniture was group all trade paperbacks to- use in bookcases, but it is easy to go the urge to display any of the fol- arranged. We carefully edited her gether on their own shelves. Have overboard. Keep your favorites and lowing items on your nice living accessories, placing books on the some books stand upright and intersperse them among the books. room bookshelves: telephone bottom shelves and one large, some books stacked lying down. Place other framed photos on side books, photo albums (framed striking item on each of the glass A single photo or accessory can tables, or create a large photo col- photos are great, but albums are shelves. By only using one item sit on the stack of books or act as lage to hang on the wall. I impart best stored elsewhere), video per shelf, each piece gained im- a bookend. Varying the horizon- this advice loosely, however, as I tapes and DVDs (place them in portance and commanded more tal and vertical placement of find it as difficult as all of you do to baskets or good-looking storage attention. My client was thrilled books and accessories makes the take down cute pictures of my kids. boxes), loose papers, binders and with the final result. arrangement more interesting. Luckily there is no “bookcase po- ake a good look at that notebooks. Try to find other loca- To arrange bookcases attrac- Another option is to place lice” to come and tell you to re- bookcase in your living tions for these items, such as in a tively, try to use a combination of taller books in the middle of a move them. If they make you room. How are the items home office or in a closed cabinet books and accessories, and don’t shelf, and shorter books (from happy, I won’t say a word about it. T or closet. be afraid to edit your accessories. tallest to shortest) on either side arranged on the shelves? Does the bookcase look attractive or does it During a recent redesign, my To give the bookcase a more for- so that they create a pyramid Anna Jacoby of Anna Jacoby In- need help? client had a gorgeous dark wood mal look, remove the dust jackets shape. Use bookends to hold the teriors is a local interior designer. One of the most common bookcase with elegant fluting and from hardback books, revealing books in place. Send your design questions to her mistakes people make is crowding lighted glass shelves. It has been linen book covers with gold let- A small piece of art looks beau- at [email protected]. too many books and knickknacks placed off center on the large liv- tering. Try to move trade paper- tiful displayed on an easel, and silk Call or fax her at 510-490-0379 on the shelves. Your living room ing room wall, but my partner backs to another location in the greenery adds a nice touch to the or visit can look instantly cluttered and and I moved it front and center, home, as these books are not so arrangement. www.annajacobyinteriors.com

Kaiser Permanente promotes Federal funds slated for HIV/AIDS testing and education Alameda County transportation SUBMITTED BY JESSIE MANGALIMAN SUBMITTED BY TESS LENGYEL improve environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through expanding As part of its efforts to prevent new HIV infections in populations disproportion- Alameda County will receive an estimated transportation choices and improving access to ately affected by the epidemic, a fund established by Kaiser Permanente has awarded $63M over four fiscal years (FY 2012-13 through jobs and housing. Expanded transportation op- $750,000 to 10 Northern California organizations offering HIV and AIDS education, FY 2015-16) from the One Bay Area Grant tions also benefit the community by improving prevention, testing, and connections to care. (OBAG) program for transportation projects, in- the health, quality of life and mobility of all Tri-City Health Center in Fremont, one of the grant recipients, offers mobile HIV cluding improvements to local streets and roads, Alameda County residents. testing and counseling services, which allows them to reach young people in nightclubs, bicycle and pedestrian projects, and transit-ori- See the Alameda CTC OBAG Outreach parks, homeless camps and motels. The group’s Project LOUD (Live Outreach ented development. Alameda County Transporta- Schedule at http://tinyurl.com/9sfd6cz for a Uniquely Delivered) will expand testing to African-American and Latino youth, Latino tion Commission (Alameda CTC) has developed a summary of outreach activities on a monthly day laborers, gay men, transgender individuals and youth who regularly miss school. public outreach process to educate and receive basis for fiscal year 2012-2013. Also visit Tri-City Health tested 2,632 youth in Alameda County last year. public feedback on the development of the OBAG Alameda CTC at http://tinyurl.com/9xff5ts to program in Alameda County. see the OBAG Implementation Fact Sheet (also While HIV treatments offer more promise than ever before, the virus continues to The OBAG program supports California’s cli- available in Spanish and Chinese) and OBAG hit certain communities hard, particularly African Americans, Latinos, youth, transgen- mate law, SB 375, which requires a “Sustainable web page at http://tinyurl.com/8ljalou. der people, and gay and bisexual men. The grants started Dec. 1, the 25th observance Communities Strategy” to integrate land use and For more information about the Alameda of World AIDS Day. transportation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. County Transportation Commission, visit For more information, go to: kp.org/newscenter. Alameda CTC has a long history of working to www.AlamedaCTC.org January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7

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decades of public debate and American public senti- Lecture Series: ment. These laws which flew in the face of human Saturday, Jan 5 rights guarantees enumerated in the US constitution 10:30 a.m. and their impacts are an essential part of the nation’s Historian and author Philip Choy history. How these laws came about, how they were Exclusion laws and the development of San Fran- repealed and how the US Senate and House of Rep- cisco’s Chinatown resentatives came to issue resolutions disavowing Philip will also talk about his new book and con- these laws in 2011 and 2012, is something that duct a book signing every American should know. On January 5, 2013 the Fremont Main Library, Saturday, Jan 12 in conjunction with the Chinese American History 10:30 a.m. Network, will open an acclaimed history exhibit: Historian and author Judy Yung Remembering 1882: Fighting for Civil Rights in the Angel Island and the exclusion laws Shadow of the Chinese Exclusion Act. On the open- Judy will conduct a book signing following her ing day of the exhibit, noted Chinese American his- talk torian and author Philip Choy will initiate an accompanying lecture series on Chinese American Saturday, Jan 19 History scheduled for each Saturday morning dur- 11:00 a.m. ing the month of January. Speakers from key Chi- Librarian and genealogist Christine Devillier nese American civil rights organizations that worked Conducting Chinese American genealogical re- for the recent Senate and House resolutions will search - special challenges and resources open the series. The exhibit “Remembering 1882” is a traveling Saturday, Jan 26 exhibit designed and made available to the public by 10:30 a.m. the Chinese Historical Society of America. Co- History activist Geraldine Low-Sabado sponsoring organizations: Alameda County Public Fifth generation descendant of the Chinese Library, Chinese American History Network American fishing village in Pacific Grove (CAHN), Asian Pacific Islander American Public Documentary “By Light of Lanterns” Affairs Association (APAPA), Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA), Chinese Historical Soci- ety of America, Citizens for Better Community, and Fremont Main Library South Bay Chinese Club. The exhibit will be lo- 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont cated in the Maurice Marks Center for Local and (510) 745-1401 California History and lectures in the Fukaya Room www.aclibrary.org of the Fremont Main Library, 2700 Stevenson Blvd. in Fremont. Call (510) 745-1401 or visit ww.acli- Hours: brary.org for additional information. Monday - Tuesday: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday: 12 Noon - 6 p.m. Remembering 1882 Exhibit Thursday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday Jan 5 - Thursday Feb 28 Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed

YSTCA students and Dominican Sisters with Vice Mayor, Anu Natarajan (second from right).

SUBMITTED BY sult was a day-long cultural extravaganza, held on KRISHNASWAMY NARASIMHAN December 8, to benefit the music program of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose (DSMSJ). PHOTOS BY RAMYA RAMAN Ms. Anu Natarajan, Vice-Mayor of the City of Fre- mont, presided over the function and praised the ef- Four young high school students from the Bay forts of the young organizers. She also commended the area Indian Carnatic music arena thought of giving Dominican sisters of Mission San Jose for cultivating back to society what they learned over the years and musical culture and announced the total of $8,050 YSTCA (Youth Service Through Cultural Arts) was raised from this fundraiser. Sister Carolyn Marie Mon- born. When these students, Divya Mohan, Gopal ahan, Director of Dominican Schools, thanked Ravindran, Ashwin Srikant, and Vignesh Thyagara- YSTCA for the donation and all the volunteers and au- jan thought of their first venture, they determined dience for a wonderful event. All the Sisters joined a that a local organization was in need of funds for choral song blessing all those present. survival. Proving that music has no barriers, the re- Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013

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for drunk in public. Investigated by Sunrise ransacked and their vehicles Fremont Officer Blass moved. Officer Sasser investigating. Security for Martinex Manufac- Commercial burglary at Outback turing on Osgood Road called to re- Steakhouse. Officer Hartman investi- Police Log port that someone had broken into gating. the business. Arriving Officers found December 28 that the suspect(s) attempted to cut a A woman, residing on Apache hole through the side of the building. Court called to report that she was SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD Officers determined that the sus- terrified of her boyfriend and his un- pect(s) did not gain entry into the stable behavior. The couple were en- December 21 building. Investigated by Officer gaged in an argument just prior to Alarm in 1800 Blk Mowry (medical Austin. the male producing a handgun and office). Units respond and locate win- December 24 threatening to kill himself. The dow smash. Officer Harvey hears move- Homeowners returned after being woman barricaded herself and called ment inside and perimeter is set. away for three days to find their FPD as the male was placing the gun Sergeant Tassano notices a subject home on Paseo Padre burglarized. in his mouth. The male fled into the nearby hiding behind a tree. A male was CSO Aguirre investigating. neighborhood just prior to FPD’s ar- arrested for burglary. Building search by December 25 rival. Officers responded, set up a Newark PD Officer Jackman and K-9 Officers detailed to a disturbance perimeter and had the woman exit Eliot. Loot from burglary was not too at 4400 block of Deep Creek. Turns the residence. Officers also estab- far behind the tree. Case investigated by out a family gathering following a lished contact with the suicidal man Officer Contrada. relative’s death resulted in a fight over via cellular phone. Members of the December 22 the proposed distribution of assets. Hostage Negotiations Team and Of- Two males forced entry into the There were 12+ family members in- ficer Snyder attempted to convince back door of Haller’s Pharmacy and volved and they turned on a neighbor the man to surrender to police with- brandished guns at two employees. who called police. Officers arrived out success. Members of the SWAT The suspects emptied the victims’ and tried to separate the combatants Team responded and cleared the resi- pockets while forcing them to lie on but females were used as shields, and dence with the assistance of Milpitas the ground. The loss was oxycodone. others tried liberating a male suspect PD’s K-9 Unit. Several hours later, The suspects were two black males; from police custody. So one subject communication with the man was one wore a bandana over his face. got tased and two others were ar- once again established. He informed At approximately 6:58 p.m., the rested for warrants, resisting arrest officers that he was still in the neigh- dispatch center received an open 911 and drunk in public. All officers were borhood and agreed to surrender. call from a cell phone. Dispatcher Ju- okay; the incident was supervised by The man was detained near the resi- liana Cruz found that an eight year- Sergeant Griese. dence without incident. old juvenile was responsible for the December 27 AMC Auto Sales at 38395 Mis- 911 call. Dispatcher Cruz spoke to Commercial burglary at Public sion reported a customer had pur- the juvenile and learned her parents Storage on Peralta. Several units were chased a car on the 20th with stolen had left her and her six year-old broken into over the holidays. and forged checks. Officer Zargham brother alone at an unknown motel. Late reported armed robbery at had the vehicle entered into SVS. Dispatcher Cruz spent approximately Walnut near Guardino. Victim was Within an hour SJPD stopped the one hour on the phone with both ju- robbed of his I-phone by a Hispanic vehicle and the driver was arrested. veniles and determined they were at Adult Male, 25, dark hoody with a Homeowner at 3300 block of the Fremont Islander Motel. Officers handgun. Victim waited several Alder came home to find two juve- N. Johnson and M. Smith responded hours to call us. Officer Zargham in- niles in his backyard. They fled on and found the juveniles inside an un- vestigating. foot and he followed, calling us on safe room. Both juveniles were taken Residential burglary in the 37000 911. Officer Johnson detained two into protective custody. The parents block of Elliot Street. Pet sitter dis- juveniles in the area. had not returned to the motel at the covered the burglary. Owners are Residential burglary in the 40000 time of this writing. away on vacation. CSO Goralczyk block of Spady Street. CSI Goralczyk December 23 investigating. investigating. Several reports of hearing gun- Officer Taylor stopped a vehicle Residential burglary occurred on shots near the area of the Pepper Tree in Niles, driven by a 17 year old fe- Belvedere. Investigated by Officer Piol. Apartments (37767 Fremont Blvd.). male with three passengers. The juve- Officers were dispatched to a tres- Area check of the neighborhood was nile driver was arrested for DUI. This passer alongside a neighbor’s home conducted with negative results. is her second DUI in a year. She was around 3 a.m. A 35 year old male Zone 2 units responded to the cited and released to mom after her was rummaging for recycling items area of the Round Table Pizza in blood test. and was arrested for being a felon in Centerville for a fight with a possible The owners came home from a possession of a stun gun. Case inves- gunshot heard. Arriving officers find week’s vacation to find the home on tigated by Hartman. a group of subjects and arrest a male

December 14 Newark Boulevard and Highway 84. Newark Officers investigated a residential Officers arrested Rolando Alcala burglary in the 36000 block of Debo- (a Transient) at 5:20 p.m. for Petty rah Street. Entry was made through Theft after shoplifting at JC Penney. Police Log and open rear window and the loss December 20 was jewelry. Officers responded to the 35000 SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD At 2:52 p.m., Officers investi- block of Vinewood Street at 9:59 gated a “grab and run” theft from a.m. regarding a suspicious vehicle December 12 Macy’s. The loss is approximately and its occupants knocking on doors Officers investigated a vehicle $900.00 worth of merchandise. in the area. Upon arrival in the area burglary in the BJ’s Restaurant park- Newpark Mall security reported two suspects were seen loaded stolen ing lot at 9:11 p.m. The vehicle had a overhearing two juveniles talking property into the vehicle. The vehicle window smashed out and a lap top about a gun concealed in one of their fled as did two suspects on foot. A computer and bag were stolen. backpacks. Prior to the arrival of po- foot pursuit ensued and officers lo- December 13 lice the two juveniles got onto a bus cated/arrested Donte Anderson of Officers investigated an auto bur- which left the mall. Officers located Oakland and Asan Hayes of Antioch. glary in the 5600 block of Thornton the bus and the responsible juveniles Both were arrested for burglary. Avenue at 11:46 a.m. The vehicle had a at 5:52 p.m. As it turned out one of Officers arrested Danrick Sweet window smash and the loss was camera. the juveniles admitted that they of Crockett at 5:06 p.m. for Petty Officers recovered a stolen 1990 thought it would be funny to discuss Theft after shoplifting at JC Penney. Lexus in the 35000 block of Argonne a gun in the presence of mall security. Officers responded to the Safeway Street at 2:54 p.m. The vehicle was Officers investigated an auto theft shopping center for a disturbance be- stolen out of Union City. from the BJ’s parking lot at 6:51 p.m. tween a male and a female at 7:41 Zaki Hamidi of Livermore at- Officers investigated a residential p.m. Robert Maldonado of Newark tempted to cash a fraudulent check at burglary in the 36000 block of Col- was arrested for violation of a re- Wells Fargo on Newark Boulevard. bert Place at 7:49 p.m. Entry was straining order He was arrested by responding offi- made via a bathroom window which December 21 cers at 5:23 p.m. was left open. The loss is unknown at Officers responded to the Sycamore this time. Bay Apartments at 3:31 a.m. after dis- December 16 patchers received multiple 9-1-1 calls At 2:37 p.m., Officers investi- about a possible battery in-progress in- gated a report of a strong-armed rob- side one of the apartments. Upon arrival bery that occurred at the Newpark all of those associated with the unit were Mall. An unknown suspect grabbed a located outside and heavily intoxicated. necklace from the neck of a female Virginia Mendora of Newark fled the and fled the scene. The victim suf- scene in her vehicle. Arriving Officers lo- fered no injuries. cated her and she was arrested for DUI. Officers investigated a shoplifting Officers also arrested Jacob Ortega of incident at Macy’s at 8:04 p.m. Keianna Newark for being drunk in public. Talton of East Palo Alto was arrested for December 22 burglary and possession of previously Officers investigated a residential stolen store merchandise. burglary in the 37000 block of December 17 Aleppo Drive at 7:47 p.m. Suspect(s) Officers arrested Tyrell Washing- smashed the glass to a rear sliding ton of San Francisco at 3 p.m. for glass door. At the time of this writing shoplifting from Macy’s and an out- the loss is jewelry. standing warrant. Mall Security observed a subject During a check of a suspicious ve- climb over the railing on the second hicle parked to the rear of Silver level of the mall interior and walk Creek Physical Therapy on John across a support beam at 10:12 p.m. Muir Drive, Stewart Obcena of Mall Security attempted to contact Newark was arrested at 9:08 p.m. for the subject who was drunk and bel- possession of a Billy club/baton. ligerent. The subject ran off and offi- December 19 cers located Raman Naidu of Officers investigated a theft report Hayward walking in traffic on the at 3:20 p.m. where a laptop was mall property. Naidu was arrested for stolen from an unlocked vehicle near public intoxication. January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 9

continued from page 8 December 23 decided to bite the loss prevention and ran to Officers were alerted at 5:45 p.m. to James nearby car but it wouldn’t start. The pair fled on Lopez of Fremont selling Marijuana at the New- foot. Officers located the pair near Burlington park Mall. He was arrested for same. Coat Factory. Both were arrested for robbery. Officers were sent to Mayhews Landing and December 27 Christine at 8:28 p.m. for a robbery that had just oc- Officers responded to Macy’s at 7:01 p.m. for curred. An unknown green 2-door passenger vehicle, a report of a shoplifter in-custody. Ryan Melo of with a female driver approached the victim as he San Lorenzo was arrested for petty theft. walked along the sidewalk. A Black Male Adult ex- December 28 ited the passenger seat, simulated a handgun under- Daniel Nesbitt of Newark was arrested at 2:12 neath his shirt and relieved the victim of his wallet. p.m. for assault with a deadly weapon, The suspects fled north on Christine Street. battery on an officer, resisting arrest, and van- Officers were sent to JC Penney at 11:23 p.m. dalism. This incident stemmed from his vehicle for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. being towed. Viola Block of Fremont and Aisha Meredith of Any person with any information concerning San Leandro had stolen merchandise inside of the these incidents can contact the non-emergency store. When confronted by loss prevention, Viola line at (510) 578-4237. Information can also be scratched the loss prevention agent in the face left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline and followed up with a punch to his face. Aisha at (510) 578-4965. Child prostitutes rescued

SUBMITTED BY DET. RYAN CANTRELL pandering and probation violation was Brandon Watts, aged 32 from Oakley. On Thursday, December 6, 2012, the Steven Daniel Iniguez, aged 26 from El Sobrante, Alameda County Vice Enforcement Team and Jose Elmer Lopez, aged 33 from San Pablo, were (ACVET) conducted a CSEC (Commercially arrested for solicitation of prostitution. Sexually Exploited Children) Recovery and Pros- The female suspects for solicitation of prosti- titution “out-call” and “in-call” operation at a tution and loitering with intent to prostitute were hotel in Emeryville. The undercover operation’s 20-year old Brittany Boyd from San Jose and 24- goal was recovery of commercially sexually-ex- year old Sara Heinicke from San Francisco. ploited children, arrests of adult prostitutes and Dominique Browden, aged 18 from San Jose, the arrest of male customers (aka “Johns”). The was arrested for aiding/transporting a prostitute. operation also focused on identifying and arrest- The operation involved the following ACVET ing suspected pimps/exploiters and persons who member agencies: Alameda County District Attor- transport or aid in prostitution activity. ney’s Office, Alameda County Probation Depart- The six-hour operation led to eight arrests - two ment, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, Department adult females for misdemeanor prostitution charges; of Albany Police Department (PD), Alcoholic Bever- two males for the misdemeanor solicitation of prosti- age Control, Emeryville PD, Federal Bureau of In- tution; one female for misdemeanor aiding/supervis- vestigation, Hayward PD, Newark PD, University of ing a prostitute; and a male for felony pimping and California Berkeley PD and Union City PD. Bay pandering. The operation rescued two 15-year-old Area Women Against Rape counselors also assisted. children both of whom were taken into custody and The enforcement team also includes several other received counseling and medical services. federal, state and local police departments within The male suspect arrested for felony pimping, Alameda County.

Car Thieves Arrested

SUBMITTED BY SGT. RAJ MAHARAJ, MILPITAS PD

On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at approximately 10:56 A.M., a Milpitas police officer was patrolling a residential neighbor- hood in the southeast portion of the city due to prior residential burglary incidents when he noticed two Honda Accords turn onto Carlsbad Court and park in a driveway of a home. The drivers ex- ited the Hondas and fled the area on foot. The officer conducted a computer check on the license plates on the two Hondas and learned the green 1990 Honda Accord was stolen from a parking lot in San Jose, CA. It was later determined the burgundy 1993 Honda Accord was an un- reported stolen vehicle from Milpitas. Within minutes, numerous Milpitas police officers satu- rated the area and searched for the suspects. At approximately 11:23 A.M. a detective observed two males, one of which Dennis Armando Chavez matched the suspect description, running westbound on Olympic Drive in Milpitas which is less than a mile away from where the stolen vehicles were left. The two Cataract males were detained and the investigation revealed they were the same two who had fled on foot in an effort to flee from the officer who had seen them driving surgery can on Carlsbad Court. San Jose resident Dennis Armando Chavez was booked into the Santa Clara mean freedom County Jail for auto theft, possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana, from glasses! and being an unlicensed driver. The 14 year-old suspect (San Jose resident) was booked into the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall for Auto theft, possession of In the past, choosing the stolen property, and for being an unlicensed driver. type of lens to implant The Milpitas Police Department is seeking witnesses or information regard- ing these auto thefts. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Milpitas was made by the cataract Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can also be given anony- surgeon; few options mously by calling (408) 586-2500 or via the Milpitas Police Department website were available. All lens at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime_tip.asp implants were monofocal, providing excellent vision after cataract surgery, but usually only for seeing things at a distance such as distant signs when driving, going to a movie or a ballgame. Corrective glasses were necessary for near vision activity: read- ing, knitting, sewing, playing cards or keeping your golf score. Today, Dr. Shobha Tandon is able to offer a choice – a multifocal lens. This type of lens provides excellent vision after cataract surgery at a variety of distances. Multifocal lens implants correct both your distance and near vision. For the vast majority of patients, having a multifocal lens im- plant means that they will be able to see at distance and up close - drive, watch television, read or do crafts - without glasses. Page 10 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013 History

he Loring Pickering fam- ily, owners of the San TFrancisco Call newspaper, decided to establish a retreat in the Niles area. They purchased apricot orchard land located be- tween the railroad and the pres- ent Mission road just south of Niles. Here they built a lovely summer home with no indoor plumbing, an outdoor kitchen and only two rooms for servants. The driveway featured twin pep- per trees and a variety of pines, palms and elms. David and Martha Barker pur- chased a Victorian across the street from the Pickering’s in 1919 which was being operated as a nursing home. Mrs. Barker was a trained nurse so they planned to operate the home for a few years and then sell it. A maid in their employ tried to fix a blown fuse with a penny and the resulting fire destroyed the home, all of the Barker’s possessions and their plans for the future. The Barkers decided to rebuild. They found a partner with money Curtner estate Craig rest home1966 tised. Homes advertised in 1946 included the Warm Springs Rest Home operated by Mrs. E. E. Johns and Stockwell’s Rest Home in Niles. Dr. Joseph Enos of Alameda advertised plans in 1950 to construct a $90,000 sanato- rium; it was reported operating in 1951 and he was the physician Mission Road Sanatorium 1962 there in 1958. The 1957 Shopping Guide Pickering house about 1945; it and designed plans for a rest home listed Brown’s Guest home on belonged to her and the family to meet the needs of patients who highway 9, Craigs Rest Haven at until sold to Mid-Peninsula in would occupy it. It was to be one Mission San Jose, the Masonic 1995. It was relocated across W. story with wide doorways, railings, Home at Decoto and the Niles Pickering Avenue to the site of low windows, a front door ramp… Rest Home on Morrison Avenue. the first Niles Home and restored and fireproof. Craigs and Mission Road are The new Niles Home For The Aged was “up and running” by July 1922. The Niles Chamber of Com- merce Bulletin featured a photo- graph of the building it described as a “permanent home for aged persons designed to meet their needs.” This bulletin also noted that the building was constructed of hollow tile, brick and concrete. A cottage with the same features had recently been added. Niles Home for the Ederly 1923 David Barber died a week be- as the Martha Barker Commu- fore the birth of son, David listed under Sanatorium. Other nity Center. (Dave). Martha continued to run homes include Sessa’s and Warm The Rest Home was pictured the Niles Rest Home for many Springs. Rossers Hillview Lodge in a 1962 Shopping Guide as the years as owner, head nurse and on Warm Springs Boulevard be- Mission Road Sanatorium and la- administrator. The Niles Home came prominent in the sixties. beled as “Licensed Number One for the Elderly was described in Descriptive names such as in California.” It was sometimes 1936 as “an attractive residence of “Old Folks Home or Homes for called the Niles Garden Resi- 16 private rooms, with modern the Aged” fell from popularity dence and said to be unique for hotel accommodations, sunny and were replaced by modern its time, setting the pattern for dining hall and commodious re- names such as Convalescent construction of other such facili- ception parlors.” Home or Hospital and Skilled ties in California. Martha’s Son, David, grew up, Nursing Facility. A search for care The building was demolished attended local schools and the facilities today has so many cate- in June 1991. Martha’s son, University of California, raised a gories - Convalescent Homes and David, 67 years old, watched and family, served in the U.S. Army Hospitals, Retirement and Life rummaged through his photos and worked in the insurance in- Care Communities and Homes, and clippings as a link to his past dustry. Martha continued to op- Residential Care Homes or Adult was taken away. erate the rest home across Care Centers - that it’s exhausting Other homes in the area were Mission Boulevard from the Pick- to find a specific facility. Things not apparently as heavily adver- ering house. She purchased the have changed since the days when David and Martha Barker opened their Niles Home for the Aged. No doubt services and facilities will continue to change as well.

PHILIP HOLMES

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Photos courtesy of Pickerling Home The Museum of Local History January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 11 Governor Brown appoints two to Alameda County Superior Court

SUBMITTED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Kimberly E. Colwell and Brad Seligman to judgeships in the Alameda County Supe- rior Court Thursday, December 27, 2012 Colwell, 54, of Berkeley, has served as a shareholder and head of the litigation group at Meyers Nave Rib- ack Silver and Wilson since 2002. She was a partner at

Brad Seligman

Jackson PC from 2010 to 2012 and a litigation ad- visor at the Disabilities Rights Education and De- fense Fund from 1992 to 1999. Seligman served in multiple positions at Saperstein Seligman Mayeda and Larkin from 1981 to 1994, including of counsel, partner and associate. He Kimberly E. Colwel was a senior law clerk for Judge Lawrence K. Karlton from 1979 to the Law Offices of Bertrand Fox Elliot and Colwell 1980 and a teaching fellow at Stanford from 1990 to 2002 and an attorney at Eskanos and Law School from 1978 to 1979. Selig- Adler PC from 1987 to 1989. Colwell earned a Juris man earned a Juris Doctorate degree Doctorate degree from the University of California, from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and a Bachelor of Arts de- Hastings College of the Law and a gree from Linfield College. She fills the vacancy created Bachelor of Arts degree from Sonoma by the conversion of a court commissioner position on State University. He fills the vacancy June 27, 2012. Colwell is a Democrat. created by the conversion of a court Seligman, 61, of Berkeley, has served as senior commissioner position on June 27, counsel at the Impact Fund since 2011, where he 2012. Seligman is a Democrat. served as executive director from 1992 to 2010. He The compensation for each of these was of counsel at Lewis Feinberg Lee Renaker and positions is $178,789.

My Choice, My Future program receives grant funding

SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINA TORRES teens and improve overall impact by employing metric driven approaches focused on three key com- The success of Tri-City Health Center’s (TCHC) ponents including an evidence based teen pregnancy “My Choice, My Future” program was recognized prevention program, a culturally integrated inter- with a grant award of $50,000 by Kaiser Perma- vention to reduce sexual risk behaviors and a clinic nente Community Benefit Program in southern linkage system with needed support at the TCHC Alameda County for the fourth consecutive year of Teen City Clinic. program expansion. “We are thrilled to be able to contribute to this The “My Choice, My Future” program estab- important program and to help build healthier lished by TCHC at Newark Memorial High School communities,” said Colleen McKeown, Senior Vice (NMHS) in the school year 2009-2010 has demon- President and Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente, strated three years of positive impact on the per- Southern Alameda County. sonal development and attitudes towards sex for a “My Choice, My Future program has been in- cohort of 30 students. Over the past three years, the strumental in helping TCHC provide much needed program has delivered on expectations of decreasing teenage pregnancy preventive outreach services in teen birth rates, reducing at-risk behavior, improv- our community,” said Alison Wakefield, TCHC ing refusal skills and self-esteem for teen girls, as Community Health Education Manager. well as improving parent-teen communication re- More information about Tri-City Health Center garding sexual behavior and health education. (TCHC) is available at: http://www.tri- TCHC expects to grow the program to reach more cityhealth.org Page 12 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013

Top US gun Student lobby wants detained in armed officers suspected in schools AP WIRE SERVICE California WASHINGTON (AP), The powerful National Rifle As- sociation gun lobby, taking a no-retreat position, declared that guns and police officers are needed in all American shooting schools to stop the next killer ``waiting in the wings.’’ Wayne LaPierre, the group’s CEO, took the defiant stance in a speech Friday amid growing calls for gun control after the Connecticut school massacre that claimed the lives plot of 26 children and school staff. AP WIRE SERVICE Some members of Congress who had long scoffed at gun- control proposals have begun to suggest some concessions could be made, and a fierce debate over legislation seems ALTURAS, Calif. (AP), A 15-year-old boy was likely next month. President Barack Obama has demanded taken into custody after investigators said they “real action, right now.’’ found evidence he was planning a shooting at his That has left the largest U.S. gun-rights lobby on the de- high school in Northern California. fensive. It broke its weeklong silence on the shooting ram- Authorities were called to the teen’s home on Sun- page at Sandy Hook Elementary School in a Friday event day after he pulled a knife on his parents and was at- billed as a news conference, but with no questions. Twice, it tempting to load a .30-caliber rifle, Alturas Police was interrupted by banner-waving protesters, who were re- Chief Tim Barnes told the Record Searchlight of Red- moved by security. ding (http://bit.ly/RJuJk9) on Thursday. “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good The teen was being held at a mental health facil- guy with a gun,” said Wayne LaPierre, the group’s chief exec- ity. His name has not been released because he is a utive officer. juvenile. Some had predicted that after the slaughter of so many The teen made statements that indicated he elementary-school children by a man using a semi-automatic planned a shooting Friday at Modoc High School, rifle, the group might soften its stance, at least slightly. In- Barnes said. The teen had chatted online about stead, LaPierre delivered a 25-minute tirade against the no- school shootings and talked to neighbors who had tion that another gun law would stop killings in a culture firearms, Barnes said. where children are exposed daily to violence in video games, “We’re pretty sure he was planning this,’” said movies and music videos. He argued that guns are the solu- Barnes, who declined to elaborate. tion, not the problem. Calls to Barnes and the Modoc County District “Before Congress reconvenes, before we engage in any Attorney’s office by The Associated Press on Friday lengthy debate over legislation, regulation or anything else; were not immediately returned. as soon as our kids return to school after the holiday break, Meanwhile, a 14-year-old boy was arrested we need to have every single school in America immediately Thursday for investigation of bringing a gun to deploy a protection program proven to work,” LaPierre said. school after rumors began spreading on a social “And by that I mean armed security.’’ media network that someone planned a shooting at New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the NRA is a Central California high school. blaming everyone but itself for a national gun crisis and is offer- The ninth grader was taken into custody in a ing “a paranoid, dystopian vision of a more dangerous and vio- classroom at Central High School, the Fresno Bee lent America where everyone is armed and no place is safe.’’ (http://bit.ly/Yth3vy) reported. LaPierre said Congress should immediately appropriate Authorities said the teen had a .25-caliber hand- funds to post an armed police officer in every school. Mean- gun and was playing with more than 50 rounds of while, he said the NRA would develop a school emergency ammunition in his pockets. response program that would include volunteers from the Fresno County sheriff’s investigators and the group’s 4.3 million members to help guard children. school district superintendent said rumors started His armed-officers idea was immediately lambasted by circulating Wednesday that someone planned a gun control advocates, and not even the NRA’s point man shooting on the Fresno campus, although there was on the effort seemed willing to go so far. Former Republican no evidence that the rumors constituted a real Rep. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, whom LaPierre named threat or that it was linked to the student. national director of the program, said in an interview that Prosecutors said Friday that no charges have decisions about armed guards in schools should be made by been filed, although sheriff’s officials said the teen local districts. could face counts of possessing a firearm while on “I think everyone recognizes that an armed presence in campus, carrying a firearm in a public place and schools is sometimes appropriate,’’ Hutchinson said. “That is being a minor in possession of a concealed weapon. one option. I would never want to have a mandatory require- His name has not been released because of his age. ment for every school district to have that.’’ Information from: Record Searchlight, http://red- He also noted that some states would have to change ding.com their laws to allow armed guards at schools. Hutchinson said he’ll offer a plan in January that will consider other measures such as biometric entry points, pa- trols and consideration of school layouts to protect security. LaPierre argued that guards need to be in place quickly be- Silicon Valley’s cause “the next Adam Lanza,’’ the suspected shooter in Newtown, Connecticut, is already planning an attack on another school. light rail “How many more copycats are waiting in the wings for their moment of fame from a national media machine that rewards them with wall-to-wall attention and a sense of iden- among least tity that they crave, while provoking others to try to make their mark?’’ LaPierre asked. “A dozen more killers, a hun- dred more? How can we possibly even guess how many, efficient given our nation’s refusal to create an active national database of the mentally ill?’’ AP WIRE SERVICE While there is a federally maintained database of the mentally ill – people so declared by their states – a 1997 SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP), A $2 billion light-rail Supreme Court ruling that states can’t be required to con- system built to serve San Jose and some surrounding tribute information has left significant gaps. In any case, cre- cities in Silicon Valley has become among the least ation of a mandatory national database probably would have efficient in the country and suffers from low rider- had little impact on the ability of suspected shooters in four ship and high operating costs. mass shootings since 2011 to get and use powerful weapons. As the Valley Transportation Authority rail line The other people accused either stole the weapons used in marked 25 years of service this month, the San Jose the attacks or had not been ruled by courts to be ``mentally Mercury News reported Thursday that less than 1 defective’’ before the shootings. percent of all Santa Clara County residents ride the Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York called the trains daily and taxpayers subsidize 85 percent of the NRA’s response ``both ludicrous and insulting’’ and pointed service, the second worst rate in the nation. out that armed personnel at Columbine High School in Col- Critics are calling the system a failure, and even orado and the Fort Hood Army post in Texas could not stop some optimistic supporters say it has not lived up to mass shootings. The liberal group CREDO, which organized expectations. an anti-NRA protest outside Congress, called LaPierre’s Kevin Connolly, VTA transportation planning speech ``bizarre and quite frankly paranoid.’’ manager, told the newspaper that the transit line is a ``This must be a wake-up call even to the NRA’s own work in progress and is still burgeoning, as it was built members that the NRA’s Washington lobbyists need to stand along onion fields with expectations that new homes down and let Congress pass sensible gun control laws now,’’ and businesses would grow along the train route. CREDO political director Becky Bond said in a statement. ``I believe we are ultimately going to realize the The NRA’s proposal would be unworkable given the huge (original) vision,’’ Connolly said. ``But I think numbers of officers needed, said the president of the Interna- what’s happened is that it wasn’t quite as easy or tional Association of Chiefs of Police, Craig Steckler. quick as originally conceived of 30 years ago.’’ He pointed to budget cuts and hiring freezes and noted The light rail line costs about $66 million to op- that in his hometown of Fremont, California, it would take erate per year. It’s 30 percent more expensive to op- half the city’s police force to post one officer at each of the erate and carries 30 percent fewer riders compared city’s 43 schools. with other light rail operations in the United States, The Department of Education has counted 98,817 pub- the Mercury News reported lic schools in the United States and an additional 33,366 (http://bit.ly/12GWMTu). private schools. The cost to carry one passenger roundtrip, There already are an estimated 10,000 school resource of- $11.74, is 83 percent more than the national aver- ficers, most of them armed and employed by local police de- age and the third worst in the nation, ahead of only continued on page 32 continued on page 5 January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 13 Fremont Is Our Business

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l-r, Charles Ibalio, Odiseo Jimenez, Link Liang, Grant Stevens, Town Estates/Kitayama Park, Union City.

BY SIMON WONG PHOTO COURTESY OF GRANT STEVENS

Another young man is on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout with the completion of his Eagle Project in Union City in November 2012. “Grant Stevens and his volunteer crew planted 45 Cedrus deodara conifer trees around Town Estates/Ki- tayama Park to help expand the urban forest and sequester carbon as part of the City’s Climate Action Plan,” explained Union City Grounds Supervisor, Nelson Kirk. “The conifers also form a canopy to shade the pathways for visitors who walk in the park daily. Stevens and his crew also painted the baseball back- stops and installed a drinking fountain.” Trees provide positive mental benefits and healing qualities. Mature trees provide a sense of “home” to a neighborhood. Almost every city in the United States has lost trees along its streets because of development, pollution, disease and neglect. Tree foliage filters dust and can help remove toxic pollutants from the atmos- phere. The foliage captures and removes a wide range of smog-producing compounds such as ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, airborne ammonia and some sulphur dioxide. Eagle Scout is the highest attainable rank in boy scouting and requires years of dedication and hard work. Fewer than five percent achieve it. Stevens has been in scouting for eight years - one as a Cub Scout and seven as a Boy Scout. Twenty-one merit badges are needed towards qualifying as an Eagle Scout; a dozen are compulsory and the remaining nine are elective. His include Family Life, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Rifling, Astronomy, Leatherwork, Archery, Reptile and Amphibian Study and Space Exploration. “I had approached several golf courses in the area, hoping to do my Eagle Project with one of them but plans fell through when the course changed management. Five or six months ago, I approached Nelson Kirk for ideas; he presented approximately 50 projects awaiting attention. This one is very close to my home so I seized the opportunity because I’ll be able to see it ma- ture,” Stevens explained. “The preparation was much easier than anticipated. I’d envisaged hours of fundraising but Mr. Kirk and the City of Union City supplied the necessary materials, including the trees. All I had to do was supply the labor; I’m grateful to fellow Moreau students who volunteered. There is also a tradition of mutual help between scouts working on Eagle projects. My family, other members of Troop 603 and their families also assisted. Their involve- ment is greatly appreciated. I also gathered information and presented the project to the local Eagle Council member who fully supportive. Thanks also to Scoutmaster Jeff Rainey, the Troop 603 Board and Nelson Kirk, all of whom approved the project, and to Union City Pub- lic Works’ Domingo Alcon and Jesus Banuelos for their on-site supervision.” According to Stevens, he had worried at length about how difficult and stressful the Eagle Project might be. While more work remains to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the project’s com- pletion is a milestone accompanied by a sense of relief. He is delighted to have been able to make a difference to the area where he grew up and to see it daily, stating that it feels good just to add something to the community. “Becoming an Eagle Scout will be a massive achievement for me. I feel that when I earn that rank, it will be a major turning point in my life. I have worked for this for so long that I can- not and will not abandon this journey until it is finished,” said 17-year old Stevens. As for the future, the Moreau Catholic High School student would like to attend the Uni- versity of Nevada Reno (UNR) but is also happy to remain close to home. He has a conditional acceptance from California State University, East Bay for a music major. He is also considering political sci- ence as his major should he not attend UNR. “Union City owes the Boy Scouts of America a debt of gratitude,” said Kirk. “Most of our Eagle Scout proj- ects are dedicated to planting trees in neighborhood parks and along boulevards and roadsides. These young men have become stewards in our urban forest and we appreciate them and their parents’ support.” For more information about Scouting within the San Francisco Bay Area Council, visit www.sfbac.org. Alternatively contact Joe Barton at (510) 577-9227 and [email protected] or Steve Armstrong at starmstr@com- cast.net about the different scouting units in the Mis- sion Peak District (serves Fremont, Union City and Newark) and Tres Ranchos District (serves Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and San Leandro). For more information about Scouting within the Santa Clara County Council, visit www.scccbsa.org. Al- ternatively, contact Ken Schott at (408) 280-5088 or [email protected] about the different scouting units in the Coyote Creek District (serves Edenvale, Evergreen, Milpitas, Berryessa, Alum Rock, Mt. Pleasant, parts of downtown and East San Jose). January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 15

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Tri-City Stargazer JANUARY 2 – JANUARY 8, 2012 BY VIVIAN CAROL 2013: Time to Mature, No Matter What Your Age

On Dec. 21, 2012, the Mayan long The Mayans had a complicated, We have watched multiple revolu- align to the Good in a few years, will tighten their belts and find count of 5,125 years is said to be well developed culture that lasted tions that totally exhaust the people but I do not believe it is because the ways to pay for the mess. But if we concluded, ending a series of 13 almost 2900 years. However, the of the countries in which they bankers are so smart. They will do not, the powers that be will be- b’ak’tuns (13 x 5,125 yrs). The end people of the lowlands on the Yu- occur. There are many examples of ruin the system and a Phoenix-like come even more desperate to hold of 13 cycles of anything was con- catan Peninsula totally disappeared the struggle between Uranus and answer will rise out of the ashes. onto their power. So straighten up sidered important to the Mayans. If over a very short period of 150 Pluto. One is the catastrophic Cit- Remember and think carefully whatever debts you have and pre- we count backward 5,125 years years (750 – 900 AD). They were a izens United decision by the about the fact that we are using fiat, pare to pay bigger taxes. Think from 2012, we arrive at 3145 BCE. warring and acquisitive culture Supreme Court in 2010. The Plu- fake money. Protect yourself ac- about protecting your savings from History students will recognize that with multiple tribes and a complex tonian judges allowed a torrent of cordingly. the possibility of tyranny. Stay roughly 3,000 BCE is generally ac- trading system. They grew to over- corporate money to pour into po- under the radar. cepted as a significant turning point population and their resources ul- litical circles as the US prepared for Saturn, the planet of conscience in human cultural development. timately became scanty. The the elections. There again, the bat- and wisdom, has moved into Scor- The problems of the world are not That time was the beginning of the crowning blow was a proven 200 tle was over Power versus Social Jus- pio for a 2.5 year visit. This is a sign yet solved because we as a species Bronze Age and it opened a path- year drought, a micro-climate tice. In a “socially just” world, that deals with debt, taxes, shared are not mature enough to clean up way for human civilization to make change. Does any part of this story people are allowed to vote and have resources, investments, alimony, the mess. We are looking for res- major advances. (Remember the sound familiar? Surely one reason all their votes counted. And trashy inheritance, sexuality, and in- cue. Instead we must each con- black tower from 2001: A Space the Mayan story has become so descriptions among opponents are evitable transitions. On every level, sciously stretch toward greater Odyssey [1968]? Trumpets begin to prominent in the last four decades rare. Uranus and Pluto were pre- it is time to deal with debt. In this maturity. If enough of us do this, it play as you read.) has to do with how and why the cisely square in the weeks before the country the issues over federal and will ultimately result in better use culture disappeared. The handwrit- election. There once was a time in state debt have been obvious for of our brains that can actually re- Theoretically this is the first month ing is on the wall - now - today, and which the Supreme Court of the some time. However, Congress, solve our social issues. of a new era in social and cultural we had best take heed. U.S. was a power to be trusted to among others, has found ways to development. It is clear to almost The annual sign forecast will be in make the best possible decisions for circle around the problem without everyone in the world that our ways The year 2013 is the second of five next week’s column. the Greater Good rather than spe- doing anything effective. This is of dealing with each other must im- years in which we have the upheav- cial segments of the population. the end of that road and there will prove dramatically if we are to sal- ing series of seven Uranus/Pluto be no further avoidance of issues. vage our species. Manipulation, squares. The archetypal battle in the Two of the seven squares will occur If we take the high road, everyone greed, and outright deceit will only sky is among Power, versus Social during 2013. One is in May and yield more of the same problems. Justice, vs. The sovereign rights of the other is at the end of October. Make a personal effort to reach for the individual. Pluto represents Plu- The anxiety and tension, however, the better or more mature method tocrats, governments and any other seems to last throughout the entire to handle any of your individual major powers (i.e. the economy and period, while the explosive out- Are you interested in a personal problems and you will make a con- global weather). Uranus symbolizes comes occur near the exact squares. horoscope? tribution toward the evolution of the freedom to be, social justice and April will also be a time of signifi- Vivian Carol may be reached at humankind. If we refuse to play the individual rights. Governments will cant drama. Economy is one of the same old tapes, the mind will come continue to develop strong arm tac- Powers That Be in our world and it (704) 366-3777 up with better solutions. Our tics and reduce freedoms of the peo- will continue to be a roller coaster. for private psychotherapy minds are naturally lazy and will ple all over the world. 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TCHC is a nonprofit health care provider serving the vul- nerable and underserved in southern Alameda County. Through its seven locations, TCHC provides services that many local families and seniors could not otherwise afford, including screenings and exams, family planning, immuniza- tions, and dental care, among others. The Fremont Bank Foundation Group Room will be used to provide health edu- cation classes and discussions, enabling TCHC to offer com- prehensive care to its patients and further expand its patient-centered medical home model of care. “Fremont Bank Foundation is proud to partner with Tri-City Health Center and the good work it’s doing for residents of all ages in our community,” said Fremont Bank Foundation President Hattie Hyman Hughes. “It’s truly a privilege for us to provide this space, knowing that proper, timely education can make all the difference to the long-term health of individuals and our community.” Last year, TCHC clinics served over 23,000 patients in nearly 92,000 visits. Of those served, 75 percent were at or below the poverty level and 52 percent were uninsured. “We are grateful for the continued support of Fremont Bank Foundation in helping us serve local residents who lack the resources and knowledge to get the medical care they need,” said Tri-City Health Center Interim CEO Ju- liana Schirmer. “Our partnership makes a difference in the lives of TCHC patients, and the Fremont Bank Foun- dation Group Room enables us to provide service in a car- ing and respectful atmosphere.”

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Fremont Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Fremont Bank, recently awarded Tri-City Health Center (TCHC) a $15,000 grant to build a new patient education room at its Liberty Clinic in Fremont. TCHC unveiled the completed room at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, naming it the Fremont Bank Foundation Group Room in honor of the foundation’s partnership to improve the availability and access to quality community health care. January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17

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Center Stage Performing Arts invites all young actors to audition for “Disney’s Camp Rock The Musical.” The production is based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Dan Berendsen, Karin Gist, and Regina Hicks, and on characters created by Karin Gist, Regina Hicks, Julie Brown, and Paul Brown. Auditions will be held at the Milpitas Community Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 15 and 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. with callbacks on Thursday, January 17. Audi- tions are open to ages 8 years old and up. Come prepared to read from a provided script, sing a prepared song, and learn a short dance. There is a participation fee of $130 ($150 non-residents) due at the time of auditioning (fee is returned if not cast). Cast Info Sheet with parent signature is also due at the audition, and can be downloaded from Recreation Services Children’s Theatre section at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov. Re- The League of Volunteers and the played the big time, wowing audiences hearsals will be held Monday - Thursday, January 18 - March 22, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Newark Arts Council will present Sour- at Carnegie Hall, The Lincoln Center March 25 - 28, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Tech Week) with Friday and Saturday rehearsals as needed. Re- dough Slim - aka Rick Crowder - in and The Kennedy Center There is easy hearsal times are subject to change. Performances are March 29 - April 7. concert. Step back in time with an au- access and parking in the rear, as well as Center Stage Performing Arts, formerly known as Milpitas Rainbow Theatre, is presented thentic vaudeville style cowboy show in in the front parking lot. Doors open at through Milpitas Recreation Services. All auditions and performances are at the Milpitas the Will Rogers tradition. Sourdough 1 p.m. Complimentary refreshments Community Center, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd. For more information, call (408) 707-7158. Slim is a veritable “one man Western ex- will be served during intermission. travaganza,” crooning Western classics, Sourdough Slim Auditions: Disney’s Camp Rock The Musical playing the accordion, guitar and har- Sunday, Jan 6 Tuesday, Jan 15 and Wednesday, Jan 16 monica, dancing a jig, twirling a lariat, 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. dishing out hilarious comedic sketches MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Audi- Milpitas Community Center and letting loose with award winning torium 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas yippie-ti-yi- yodeling. 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark (408) 707-7158 A favorite entertainer at cowboy (510) 793-5683 www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov gatherings and county fairs, he’s also www.lov.org Participation Fee: $130 ($150 non-residents) Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013

FBI presents Leadership Award to Sisters of the Holy Family

SUBMITTED BY CHARLOTTE HALL tions that make extraordinary contribu- crimes against children, to find creative PHOTOS BY EDWARD LEDDA tions to crime and violence prevention and ways to support those rescued from human education in their communities. Sisters of trafficking, and to support legislative ac- On December 12, FBI’s San Francisco the Holy Family have been actively in- tion on behalf of all caught in the web of Field Office, Acting Special Agent in Charge volved in addressing the issue of human these terrible crimes.” Joel Moss presented their 2012 Director’s trafficking since 2008. They are a vital link Sister Carritas Foster, coordinator of the Community Leadership Award to Sisters of between law enforcement agencies, faith Sisters’ anti-human trafficking ministry the Holy Family of Fremont for their work communities, and community resources said, “Human Trafficking is modern day in raising awareness on human trafficking that help victims. slavery. People are being exploited, bought and internet safety. “I am honored to recog- Earlier this year, the Sisters organized a and sold. They are abused, have no free- nize Sisters of the Holy Family for making a series of educational presentations with the dom, no rights.” She went on to say, “This difference in our community,” said agent FBI on these issues, and yearly give as year we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Joel Moss (right) presents the 2012 Director’s Community Leadership Award to Sisters of the Holy Family on behalf of the San Francisco Field Office. Sister Gladys Guenther, pres- ident of the Sisters of the Holy Family, accepted the award on behalf of the Fremont-based organization.

are trafficked across the United States bor- ders and then forced into slavery. • Nearly 1.5 million victims are currently laboring in conditions of forced labor, sex- ual exploitation or servitude in the United States, Canada, and the developed coun- tries of Europe. • 55 percent of forced labor victims are women and girls. 26 percent of victims (5.5 million people worldwide) are chil- dren under the age of 17. The Sisters of the Holy Family was founded in 1872 in San Francisco to seek out, with compassion, the poor and needy, especially families for the Kingdom of God. The work of the early Sisters took them well beyond the church walls, into the neighborhoods where they cared for Members of the FBI San Francisco Field Office and Sisters of the Holy Family. From left to right, top row: Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robert McMenomy, Su- people spiritually, physically and emo- pervisory Special Agent Michael Frame, Special Agent Diana Cin, Supervisory Special Agent Kevin Sherburne; middle row: Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Gavin, Acting Special Agent in Charge Joel Moss, Community Outreach Specialist Roselie Custodio, Supervisory Special Agent Steven Merrill; front row: Sister Elaine tional. For over a century the Sisters have Sanchez, Sister Gladys Guenther, Sister Caritas Foster. continued to seek out new ways to respond to the changing needs of families and chil- Moss. “Their advocacy for ending human many as 50 talks educating the public the Emancipation Proclamation which was dren. Today their congregation works from trafficking and working with both parents about human trafficking. They provide enacted to end slavery in our country. But their Motherhouse in Fremont, California. and children in internet safety mirrors the money and support to organizations like slavery still exists. Today we recommit our- The Sisters of the Holy Family’s work in FBI’s efforts in building a safer community. Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting, Serv- selves to be abolitionists…to end slavery in the fight against Human Trafficking is in uni- They personify the true meaning of this ing, Sexually Exploited Youth (MISSSEY) our time.” son with the stance of the United States Con- award by identifying a need and making it of Oakland and The SAGE Project (Stand- Nola Brantley, Director of MISSSEY, ference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) which their personal mission to raise awareness for ing Against Global Exploitation), which which empowers girls exploited by the sex says, “From both a public policy and pastoral some of the worst crimes targeting our both provide help to victims. trade, said, “This award could not have perspective, our Catholic approach to immi- youth. We are grateful for their continued ef- Accepting the Award, Sister Gladys, been awarded to a more deserving organi- grant people, and to all people, is deeply forts and untiring work.” President of Sisters of the Holy Family, zations. We stand on their shoulders. We rooted in the fundamental Scriptural and the- This annual award, created by the FBI said, “We are truly grateful for this award. would not be here without their support.” ological truth that all human beings are in 1990, is a way to publicly recognize the This honor reinforces our commitment to According to a United Nations report: imago Dei – created in the image and like- achievements of individuals and organiza- raise awareness of human trafficking and • Every year an estimated 17,000 people ness of God.” January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 19

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Wednesday, Jan 2 & Friday, Friday, Jan 4 Jan 4 Retrospectacle - Multimedia Afternoon with the Monarchs $ Exhibition 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 12 noon - 5 p.m. Learn about monarch butterflies Works by local artist Matt Ritchie Continuing Events Ardenwood Historic Farm Olive Hyde Art Gallery 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont Fremont (510) 791-4357 (510) 544-2797 www.olivehydeartguild.org Monday, Oct 23 -Sunday, Jan 6 Wednesday, Jan 2 Saturday, Jan 5 Mythbusters: The Explosive Ex- hibition $ Wednesday Walks Bird Walk 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Naturalist led 7-mile walk on an Discover patterns of behavior, migration Emmy-nominated television series comes urban trail to life & habitats Alameda Creek Regional Trail Coyote Hills Regional Park The Tech Museum Beard Staging Area (Beard Road 201 South Market St., San Jose 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., & Beard Common), Fremont Fremont (408) 294-8324 www.ebparksonline.org www.thetech.org (510) 544-3220

Wednesday Jan 2 - Friday, Saturday, Jan 5 Monday, Nov 20-Friday, Jan 25 Jan 4 Book Drive New Years New You Fitness Mammoth Days $ Event 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Donate books to create a high school li- Hands on science activities for ages K- brary in Ghana Free classes, resource tables & debut of 6th grade Family Fitness Day’s Program Milpitas High School Math Science Nucleus 1285 Escuela Pkwy., Milpitas Milpitas Sports Center 4074 Eggers Dr., Fremont 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 318-8458 (510) 790-6284 [email protected] (408) 586-3210 www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov Thursday, Jan 3 - Saturday, Monday, Dec 11-Friday, Jan 11 Jan 5 Saturday, Jan 5 Student Impressions Mill Creek Ramblers & Cowboy Science Lecture for Children 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bill and the Sierra Travelers 2 p.m. Work by students of teacher & local 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. For school age children artist Diana Mihalakis Live Blue Grass & Country music Milpitas Community Center Fremont Main Library Mission Pizza & Pub 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 1572 Washington Blvd., Fremont (408) 586-3409 (510) 745-1400 (510) 651-6858 www.aclibrary.org www.missionpizza.com Monday, Dec 11- Friday, Feb 1 Saturday, Jan 5 Ten Women’s Perspectives Is That Made Out of Duct Tape? 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Work from the women artists of Water- 2 p.m. color Connections Supplies provided. Ages 9 - 13 Hayward City Hall Fremont Main Library 777 B St., Hayward 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 538-2787 (510) 745-1400 www.haywardarts.org

Saturday, Dec 14 - Sunday, Mar 3 Strolling Art by Rick Boreliz 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Carved walking sticks reflect endemic wildlife & indigenous art motifs Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270

Monday, Dec 18 - Friday, Jan 30 Original Artwork by Jan Schafir 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Displays by Jan’s art studio Fremont Cultural Arts Council 3375 Country Drive, Fremont (510) 794-7166

Monday, Jan 1 thru Sunday, Jan 30 The Boulevard Artists 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Exhibit of works by local artists Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004

Saturdays, Jan 5 thru Jan 26 “Remembering 1882” 10:30 a.m. A Chinese American history exhibit & speaker series Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1500

A positive path for spiritual living Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM

Rev. Ken Daigle Senior Minister

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234 Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013

Saturday, Jan 5 Saturday, Jan 5 Sunday, Jan 6 100th Show $ Sports Center Open House Sourdough Slim $ 8 p.m. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1 p.m. Five Play Improv, Laugh Track City & Free exercise classes, open gym & special The Singing Cowboy surprises surprises MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Made Up Theatre Union City Sports Center Auditorium 3392 Seldon Ct., Fremont 31224 Union City Blvd., 35653 Cedar Blvd., Newark www.madeuptheatre.com Union City (510) 793-5683 (510) 918-7555 www.lov.org Saturday, Jan 5 Saturday, Jan 5 Meet the Monarchs $ Family Nature Hour Monday, Jan 7 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Burrowing Animals Toddler Life cycle of the monarch butterfly Stories, games & activities for all ages Time $ Ardenwood Historic Farm Coyote Hills Regional Park 11:45 a.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fre- Learn about animals underground. Ages Fremont mont 1 - 3 (510) 544-2797 (510) 544-3220 Sulphur Creek Nature Center 1801 D. St., Hayward Saturday, Jan 5 Sunday, Jan 6 (510) 881-6700 Weather (Or Not) in the Bay “Relay for Life” Spaghetti & Area Meatball Feed $ 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Learn about weather & temperature. Benefit for The American Cancer Soci- Hike Indian Joe Nature Trail ety Sunol Regional Wilderness Hayward-Castro Valley Moose 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol Lodge (510) 544-3249 20835 Rutledge Rd., www.ebparksonline.org Castro Valley (510) 483-3779

Registeryour K-3rd grade child in the FUSD Mandarin Immersion Program Informational Session on Friday, January 11 6-7:30 pm Azevada Elementary School Enrollment Starts January 2013 510-657-3900 http://cipcf.wordpress.com January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 21

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BY FRANK TOBE seeking multi-year funding to ex- tend their research before com- mercialization. ames, sensors and robots “CompanionAble addresses the are among the tools be- issues of social inclusion and Gginning to come to mar- homecare of persons suffering ket to help aging people live in from chronic cognitive disabilities their homes as long as possible. prevalent among the increasing In December, 2003, Business- European older population. A par- Week Magazine interviewed ticipative and inclusive co-design Joseph Engelberger, the robotics and scenario validation approach pioneer. The article was entitled drives CompanionAble involving “How Robots Lost Their Way.” care recipients and their close car- Included in the article was a plea ers as well as the wider stakehold- for money to build an eldercare ers. This is to ensure end-to-end robot which Engelberger thought systemic viability, flexibility, mod- could be built with then-current ularity and affordability as well as technologies, rented for $600 per a focus on overall care support month, operated at a cost of $1.25 governance and integration with per hour (compared to healthcare quality of experience issues such as homeworkers who cost around dignity-privacy-security preserving $15 per hour) and developed at a responsibilities fully considered.” cost of less than $700,000. In the U.S., funding from the “The robot I’m working on will NSF has been focused on concept be two-armed, mobile, sensate, development projects like the So- and articulate. It doesn’t need to cially Assistive Robotics project communicate a great deal to meet referenced above, and university the needs of an 85-year-old. A quality of life projects. Very few human can ask: “What’s for have reached the stage where com- lunch?” and the robot can respond mercialization is warranted. with what it’s able to make, or it Remote presence robots, which can say: “We’re going to Johnny’s,” didn’t exist when Engelberger or “We just had lunch.” The voice talked with BusinessWeek, have recognition, behavioral systems recently turned up in a variety of and artificial intelligence necessary forms - from simple Skype video to do this are ready. Most of the chats on a mobility platform other technologies are, too. We (Double Robotics) to serious med- don’t need more navigation devel- ical assistance remote presence ro- opment - getting around an apart- bots such as provided by the ment is easier than moving partnership between iRobot through a hospital or on Mars, (NASDAQ:IRBT) and InTouch which robots do now. I could viduals) all have similar goals: to Advanced Research Projects width houses (Cisco Health , Giraffe and VGo Com- prove this functionality with the provide independence, preserve Agency) robotics challenge for (NASDAQ:CSCO) and Intel munications’ post-op pediatric at- right partner for about $700,000 dignity, empower those with spe- healthcare robots... Instead of Big- (NASDAQ:INTC) Labs) home robots for communication in 14 months or less.” cial needs and provide peace of Dog, we could have Service Dogs; Multiple and single tasked mo- with parents, nurses, doctors and I phoned him and started a mind to all of the stakeholders. instead of PetMan, we could have bile robots to detect people lying patients. Remote devices with the many-day conversation on the Every major robotics university an in-home helper; instead of sol- on the floor, remind them about ability to carry things, similar to subject. He was a fun character and research lab has some form of dier extraction, we could have ro- taking their medications, provide Hector, may be the next break- to talk with and I learned much healthcare and quality of life re- botic nurses. Sure, DARPA’s remote video and audio for care- through followed by adding a sin- in the process. But when we got search including home care robots: current challenges will ultimately givers and medical personnel, act gle arm and a repertoire of tasks to the part where I offered him GA Tech has Cody; CMU has help advance all of these, but why as a security robot in the night to which that arm can perform and the money he said he needed, he HERB; the Fraunhofer Institute not tackle it head on? The saddest detect intrusions, fire and smoke then, later dual arms and app said, “No. I don’t want your has Care-O-Bot, Yale, USC and part... real healthcare robot ad- and to call for help, etc. stores full of programs the robot money. You’re just an investor. I MIT are running a NSF-funded vances (like Johnson & Johnson’s Remote listening stations and can follow. want money and partnerships Socially Assistive Robotics project; old iBot wheelchair) are discontin- dispatch centers Entrepreneurial activity in the with Panasonic (NYSE:PC), or CIR and KAIST in Korea have ued due to burdensome regulatory Combinations of all of these eldercare space is very limited. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), their own robot projects, etc. Nev- environments. Half of Mr. Engle- schemes Hoaloha Robotics, which is in the Philips (NYSE:PHG) or Siemens ertheless, the multi-purposed berger’s $700,000 could be eaten Governmental and other agen- stealth phase of their development, (NYSE:SI); they’re in the busi- home healthcare robot Joe Engel- up by consumer safety certifica- cies, particularly in countries with may have the chops to bring a ness [healthcare products], have berger envisioned back in 2003 tions.” socialized medical systems [coun- product to market. Tandy Trower, deep pockets, and have what I still hasn’t emerged - and specifi- “Scaling up from prototype to tries without insurance providers] CEO and Founder, who previ- need for the robot to be success- cally hasn’t surfaced from any of a mass-produced eldercare product such as Sweden and Denmark, ously served as the founder and ful: [1] design and manufactur- the major home healthcare is massively expensive. It’s possible have stepped in to develop neces- General Manager of the Microsoft ing capability and [2] marketing providers. Instead, present-day to build a prototype home health- sary devices where healthcare con- (NASDAQ:MSFT) robotics group experience in the health and el- strategy appears to be to provide care robot for $700,000. But in- sumer product companies have yet that created Microsoft Robotics dercare marketplace.” high-cost, high-need, single-pur- vestor confidence in the business to tread. For example, Robot- Developer Studio, outlined the de- Nine years later Engelberger’s pose devices, spun off from uni- plan and subsequent funding is Dalen, a Swedish public-private sign plans for his eldercare robot: eldercare visions are still a work in versity research, and marketed to often more significant than the ac- consortium has funded the devel- “Beginning with features and progress in research labs around hospitals and rehabilitation facili- tual technology. Consider Rethink opment of needed robotic prod- functions already commonly in- the world. Products are emerging ties, and wait until the technology Robotics. Sure, they’re making ucts such as Bestic, an eating cluded in today’s personal comput- but very slowly and their solutions develops further - or the political strides in mass-production of low- device for those who cannot feed ers and adding autonomous are not as broad-based and flexible climate changes dramatically - be- cost robots, but their real innova- themselves; Giraff, a remote-con- mobility and a few additional as Joe imagined. Most are single- fore releasing Engelberger-style tion is discovering a VC [Venture trolled mobile robot with a camera components with innovative appli- purposed and not for home use; lower-cost, more capable, multi- Capital]-appealing business model and monitor providing remote as- cations and a human-centric inter- and none are produced by the purposed robots designed to be af- to make it happen. And even sistance and security; TrainiTest a face design, the Hoaloha design companies Engelberger men- fordable and mass produced by the then... Rethink required more rehabilitation robot that measures will not only take existing PC ex- tioned. Panasonic (NYSE:PC) has likes of Panasonic, Siemens and than $60 million to get over the and evaluates the capacity of mus- periences directly to the user - a line of robotic hospital devices; Philips, for home use. initial hump. Even Kiva (an ar- cles and then sets the resistance in wherever they are - , but also open Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Why are there so few products re- guably less-complex robot) re- the robot to adapt to the users in- up new ways for individuals to discontinued their iBot stair- leased and why aren’t there any fully quired $33 Million in VC funding dividual training needs; and stay connected, informed, and en- climbing wheelchair; Honda capable devices like Engelberger de- to scale up before the Amazon Zoom, an all-terrain, battery-pow- tertained while improving safety (NYSE:HMC) and Toyota scribed? I asked roboticist and blog- (NASDAQ:AMZN) acquisition. ered four-wheeler intended for and access to remote services.” (NYSE:TM) showcase their walk- ger Travis Deyle who was a member There’s just no way to bring such a people who have difficulty walk- “The Hoaloha application ing research robots but other than of the Healthcare Robotics Lab at robot to market for under $700k ing. Once fully developed, Zoom framework will also provide inte- robotic lawn mowers (Honda) GA Tech while working on his PhD. at this time. Engelberger hedged will be able to drive up stairs and gration of discrete technological don’t have any robots available for Hizook, Travis’ blog, is a site that this by saying he wanted a deep- steeper terrain in a manner that is solutions like biometric devices, purchase. provides robotics news for academics pocketed partner to handle the safe and secure for the driver. remote doctor visits, monitoring Although recent European and professionals: burden of production, inventory, Another public-private partner- and emergency call services, med- studies indicate resistance to hav- “There are easier markets than marketing, and distribution. And ship is the EU-funded $10 million ication dispensers, on-line services, ing elderly people minded by a eldercare. To build a viable home that doesn’t even address the hard- CompanionAble Project which and the increasing number of robot, when given the choice of robot requires significant expertise est part: software.” created a robotic assistant for the other products and applications al- robotic care versus moving into a in a number of sub-fields, which The eldercare/healthcare mar- elderly called Hector. The project ready emerging for the assistive care facility, the resistance disap- naturally opens doors to other ketplace isn’t limited to robotic so- integrates Hector to work collabo- care market.” pears. Another study from GA markets that are easier to mone- lutions. In fact, there are many ratively with a smart home and re- “In addition, because the design Tech showed that seniors preferred tize. Consider Kinect, Siri, IMUs competing propositions. Here are mote control center to provide the is also based on wireless PC technol- robotic help for household chores (inertial measurement units with a few that come to mind: most comprehensive and cost effi- ogy, the Hoaloha solution will pro- but not for personal needs (help accelerometers and gyros), photo Convenient apps on PCs and cient support for older people liv- vide a bridge to the existing digital getting dressed, bathing, etc.). mapping like Google Maps, etc. tablets like GrandCare and Quiet- ing at home. Although Hector and Web-enabled world.” This knowledge - and the spread- We’ve seen MAJOR industries and Care doesn’t have any arms, he does “Finally, at the heart of the ing aging demographics of Japan, products pop up around each of Home robots like iRobot’s (NAS- have storage space for drinks, keys, Hoaloha design is its ‘human-cen- the US and other countries, is pro- these. Why focus on building an DAQ:IRBT) vacuums and bath- and other items and his communi- tric’ user interface. Designed to pelling research into home health- integrated system when there’s so room and kitchen floor cleaners cation skills have been honed to leverage and integrate natural in- care robots such as the one which much fertile ground in these other Multi-sensored kiosks or sta- work intuitive and effectively with terface modalities like speech, vi- appeared in the movie Robot & markets?” tions for health monitoring (tak- seniors. Needed legislation and sion, and touch technologies, its Frank earlier this year. The many “The political climate in the ing blood pressure, measuring ethical considerations are also ad- interface is designed to be socially stakeholders in robotic healthcare US just isn’t committed to robot body temperature, heartbeat rate dressed in this very comprehensive interactive and easy to use.” (family members and caregivers; healthcare solutions - at least not and pulse oximetry, listening for P-P project. The four year project, One can only hope... and, like healthcare providers; technology in juxtaposition to defense robots. heartbeat irregularities, etc.) in the final stages of field trials in Joe Engelberger, be a bit frustrated providers; aging or disabled indi- Just imagine a DARPA (Defense Fully-sensored and high-band- Holland and Belgium, is now with the slow progress thus far. Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013

Lady Cougars Capture Newark Optimist Club Holiday Classic Women’s Basketball while Matos and Ni’yesha Brown were named to the All-Tournament team. SUBMITTED BY COACH DARRYL REINA Newark Memorial opened the tournament by defeating Notre Dame-San Jose 45-30. Norman The Newark Memorial Girls Varsity Basketball scored 17 points, with Matos adding 14 more in the Team won three straight games over the weekend to winning effort. win the 2012 Newark Optimist Club Holiday Bas- In the semifinal round, Newark beat Menlo- ketball Classic title. Atherton 57-31. Norman scored 14 points to lead The Lady Cougars beat Castro Valley 61-41 in the way, with Brown chipping-in 11 points more in the championship game. Senior guard Taylor Nor- the victory. man led all-scorers with 24 points. Teammates Mari The Lady Cougars are now 9-2 overall, with Matos added 12 points, and Tarryn Clark scored 10 non-league games scheduled this week at Liberty points. Norman was named the tournament MVP, and Terra Nova. Lady Cougars finish second in “Hoop-Fest”

SUBMITTED BY COACH DARRYL REINA

Newark Memorial High School Senior guard Taylor Norman scored 13 points on December 13 to help lead the Lady Cougars Girls Varsity Basketball Team to a 71-32 win over Fairfield Falcons in the opening round of the 2012 Newark Memorial “Hoop-Fest.” Norman reached the 1,000 point milestone of her high school career in the game.

The Lady Cougars beat the Leland Chargers of San Jose 61-33 on December 14 in a semi-final game, before losing to undefeated Wilcox Chargers of Santa Clara, 49-33 in the championship game on December 15.

Junior Ni’yesha Brown (61 points) and Norman were named to the All- Tournament team.

Men’s Soccer Men’s Basketball James Logan Soccer Report

SUBMITTED BY JAMES WILLIAMS James Logan Colts Basketball Report Logan Freshmen were undefeated in the Dublin New Years Tournament: 4 - 0.

SUBMITTED BY Varsity Action: Logan 3, College Park 0 CHRISTOPHER Scoring: FORTENBERRY Justyn Raygoza (Leonardo Ramirez) 7:00 German Villalobos (Justyn Raygoza) 52:00 December 18 Christian Alvarado (Fabian Ruiz Mejia) 58:00 James Logan Colts- 48; American Eagles- 43 JL Goalie: Alexis Sainz, 80 Min, 0 GA, 7 Saves CP Goalie: Scott Walker, 80 Min, 3 GA, 5 Saves December 19 James Logan Colts- 41; JL Record: 5-5-3 (3-0-1) Amador Valley Dons- 37 Next Opponent: Castro Valley @ Logan, Jan 5 January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23 Renegade Women come from behind for win

SUBMITTED AND PHOTO BY DON JEDLOVEC

The Ohlone Renegades came from behind to defeat City College of San Francisco 56-54 at the DeAnza Tournament at DeAnza on Saturday, December 29.

Cimino named Teacher of the Year

SUBMITTED BY MVROP

Mission Valley is honored to present Auto Body Painting and Refinishing pro- gram instructor, Johnny Cimino, as the MVROP 2012 Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award is given each year by MVROP to recognize excellence in Career Technical Education instruction. Johnny was presented with his award at the October MVROP Governing Council meeting. Cimino strongly believes that instructors should lead by example, must work to add personal touches in the classroom, and help all stu- dents to become good citizens in the community. As a valuable mem- ber of the Mission Valley ROP teaching staff for twenty years, Johnny has been doing exactly this, by passing on his valuable industry experi- ence to a diverse population of students. On a daily basis, you can find Johnny coming in early to work to open the shop, often working through lunch, and staying late four out of five days a week. If asked why he does this, Johnny would respond by stressing that it is important to show his students that a disciplined person works until the job is completed. He would go on with a shy smile, in his modest and sincere way to say, “I am proud of the work I do and I am hon- ored to call myself a teacher. One of my greatest rewards throughout the day and year is seeing the smiles on students’ faces, knowing that they feel good about what they have accomplished.” This in itself demonstrates the value of Career Technical Education, since Johnny Cimino at one time was a student in the very program that he instructs today. This connection to the program, the school’s mission, and the personal experience from years of working within the Auto Body Painting and Refinishing industry continues to fill Johnny’s classes with a staggering consistency each and every year. We at Mission Valley ROP commend Johnny for making a differ- ence in the lives of students in the Tri-City area.

Tri-City Health Center receive $60,000 grant KRISHNASWAMY NARASIMHAN

SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINA TORRES n inter- Faith education series sponsored by Acacia Creek, a retirement community in Union City, Odyssey Hospice, Pleasanton and Onlok Life ways, Fremont began with a cele- Tri-City Health Center (TCHC) is excited to have been awarded a A bration of Diwali. The purpose behind this program is to educate people of various commu- $60,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente for the new Integrated Commu- nities about events of other faiths and engender appreciation of them, promoting communal nity Referrals and Support (ICRS) project. harmony. The series is proposed to include a series of events like Indian festival DIWALI, Jewish- The ICRS pilot project will improve overall maternal and child birth PURIM, EASTER, OBON of the Buddhists and finally THE Muslim festival of RAMADAN. health outcomes and increase patient access to support services during The first in the series, Diwali was celebrated at Acacia Creek on November 7th. pregnancy and beyond. ICRS will ensure that pregnant patients are able to Visitors were welcomed with a display of Hindu Gods, illuminated with an array of lights signify- access all public benefits programs to which they are entitled, by integrat- ing the festival of lights. The event started with a welcome speech by Ms.Martha K.Nelson of ing a comprehensive referral network and support system into prenatal Odyssey Hospice who talked about the significance of this series and the Hindu festival of Diwali. medical visits. This ICRS integrated network will include housing assis- An invocation song -Lord Ganesha by baby Shivani - and an enchanting song of Goddess Lakshmi tance, access to food, job training, childcare, and many more, all of which were led by Ms.Vydehi Sudharsan, an Indian classical music teacher. allow a woman to focus on her and her baby’s health. Following a Diwali lunch, Ms.Martha Nelson introduced Mr.Krishnaswamy Narasimhan, Com- “Low-income pregnant women are at a dramatically greater risk for munity Ambassador for Seniors in Fremont and acknowledged his help in the conduct of the event. poor birth outcomes than their higher income peers. Through this ICRS pilot project, TCHC will improve the outcomes of our low-income prena- Mr.Krishnaswamy thanked the organizers and also introduced the main speaker, Prof.Manzur Ali, tal patients by ensuring they have access to the programs and services they who spoke about Diwali, the triumph of good over evil. The festival of lights is intended to kindle need to improve their lives. The ICRS project is committed to helping the light within every person, he explained, which should result in compassion towards all beings in pregnant women access, navigate, and utilize the resources available to the world ushering in a peaceful community. them, as well as improve birth outcomes,” said Pam Kitagawa, Teen and A demonstration of Indian Punjabi dance, Bhangra, by Ms.Raveena and many people from the Women’s Programs Manager. audience added to the joyous mood of the event. For more information about TCHC, visit: http://www.tri- Ms.Martha Nelson of Odyssey Hospice, Ms.Bairavi Kothare, outreach specailist and Ms.Mary cityhealth.org Jane Hodges, Community Relations, Acacia Creek explained their organizations. Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013

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Policy, in the office of the District Manager of Judge of the Superior Court I declare that all information in this statement is /s/ Sharmica K Singh, President Finance at 43885 South Grimmer Boulevard, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 12/18, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8/13 true and correct. (A registrant who declares as This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Fremont, California, Monday through Friday FOR CHANGE OF NAME CNS-2421591# true information which he or she knows to be Alameda County on November 30, 2012. between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 Case No. HG12660578 false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Noon, and 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. Superior Court of California, County of Alameda /s/ Narin Som Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Petition of: Chih-Hao Wang for Change of Name This statement was filed with the County Clerk of years from the date it was filed with the County GINA MARKOU TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Alameda County on December 13, 2012 Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), District Secretary Petitioner Chih-Hao Wang filed a petition with this NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a where it expires 40 days after any change in the Board of Directors court for a decree changing names as follows: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- Alameda County Water District Chih-Hao Wang to Nash Wong years from the date it was filed with the County tion 17913 other than a change in the residence 1/1, 1/8/13 The Court orders that all persons interested in this NAMES Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious CNS-2426207# matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- where it expires 40 days after any change in the Business Name Statement must be filed before cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- the expiration. for change of name should not be granted. Any tion 17913 other than a change in the residence The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- person objecting to the name changes described address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business above must file a written objection that includes FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement must be filed before Name in violation of the rights of another under the reasons for the objection at least two court NAME STATEMENT the expiration. Federal, State, or common law (See Section PROBATE days before the matter is scheduled to be heard File No. 472408 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). and must appear at the hearing to show cause The following person(s) is (are) doing business rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business 12/18, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8/13 why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- as: Name in violation of the rights of another under CNS-2421959# ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant Chang Sheng Moving Company, 39371 Drake Federal, State, or common law (See Section the petition without a hearing. Way, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). NOTICE OF PETITION TO Notice of Hearing: Baochang Yang, 39371 Drake Way, Fremont, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/13 Date: Fri 3/8/2013, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 CA 94538 CNS-2423817# ADMINISTER ESTATE OF The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., This business is conducted by an individual GOVERNMENT WILFORD OLAN REESE Hayward, CA 94544 The registrant(s) commenced to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CASE NO. RP12644986 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be under the fictitious business name or names listed NAME STATEMENT To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con- published at least once each week for four suc- above on N/A File No. 472801 cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on I declare that all information in this statement is tingent creditors, and persons who may The following person(s) is (are) doing business otherwise be interested in the lost will or the petition in the following newspaper of general true and correct. (A registrant who declares as as: Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice true information which he or she knows to be Water Heaters Today, 36847 Ruschin Dr., bids will be accepted in the office of the GSA- estate, or both, of: Wilford Olan Reese Date: Dec 19, 2012 false is guilty of a crime.) Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda; P.O. Box Purchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been WINIFRED Y. SMITH /s/ Baochang Yang 1614, Newark, CA 94560 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 filed by Donna Cramer in the Superior Judge of the Superior Court This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Michael A. Brand, 36847 Ruschin Dr., Newark, NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCES for Court of California, County of Alameda. 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/13 Alameda County on December 3, 2012 CA 94560 RFP #901064 Landscape and Miscellaneous NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Open Space Maintenance Services South THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests CNS-2424577# This business is conducted by an individual that Donna Cramer be appointed as Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five The registrant(s) commenced to transact business County – Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 10:00 years from the date it was filed with the County AM at Public Works Agency, Room 230 A/B/C, personal representative to administer the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE under the fictitious business name or names listed Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), above on N/A 951 Turner Court, Hayward, CA (followed by a estate of the decedent. FOR CHANGE OF NAME where it expires 40 days after any change in the walk-thru of Five Canyons Parkway) and North Case No. HG12660169 I declare that all information in this statement is THE PETITION requests author- facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- true and correct. (A registrant who declares as County – Friday, January 18, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Superior Court of California, County of Alameda tion 17913 other than a change in the residence General Services Agency, Room 1107, 11th Floor, ity to administer the estate under the Petition of: Allie Nelson for Change of Name and true information which he or she knows to be Independent Administration of Estates address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious false is guilty of a crime.) 1401 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA Responses Gender Business Name Statement must be filed before Due by 2:00 pm on February 13, 2013 County Act. (This authority will allow the per- TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: /s/ Michael A. Brand the expiration. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contact: Lovell Laurente (510) 208-9621 or via sonal representative to take many actions Petitioner Allie Nelson has filed a petition with this The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- email: [email protected] Attendance court for a decree changing petitioner’s name to Alameda County on December 13, 2012 without obtaining court approval. Before rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a at Networking Conference is Non-manda- taking certain very important actions, Golda Ayele Gaba. Name in violation of the rights of another under tory. Specifications regarding the above may be The Court orders that all persons interested in this Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five however, the personal representative will Federal, State, or common law (See Section years from the date it was filed with the County obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current matter shall appear before this court at the hear- 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Contracting Opportunities Internet website at be required to give notice to interested ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), persons unless they have waived notice 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/13 where it expires 40 days after any change in the www.acgov.org. petition for should not be granted. 1/1/13 or consented to the proposed action.) The Notice of Hearing: CNS-2425838# facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- Date: 3/8/2013, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 tion 17913 other than a change in the residence CNS-2427117# independent administration authority will The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious be granted unless an interested person Hayward, CA 94544 NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement must be filed before NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING files an objection to the petition and shows A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be File No. 472918 the expiration. good cause why the court should not grant published at least once each week for four suc- The following person(s) is (are) doing business The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the authority. cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing as: rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Directors of the ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER A HEARING on the petition will be held on on the petition in the following newspaper of Fun Stuff Photography, 4963 Mayfield Dr., Name in violation of the rights of another under DISTRICT has fixed Thursday, January 10, general circulation, printed in this county: Whats Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Federal, State, or common law (See Section 2013, at the hour of 6:00 P.M.in the Board 1-29-2013 at 9:30 in Dept. 201 located at Happenings Tri City Voice Scott Watson, 4963 Mayfield Dr., Fremont, CA 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Room of the District Office Building, 43885 South 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, Date: Dec. 17, 2012 94536 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/13 Grimmer Boulevard, Fremont, California, as a time California 94704. WINIFRED Y. SMITH This business is conducted by an individual CNS-2422344# and place for a public hearing to review and con- IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the Judge of the Superior Court The registrant(s) commenced to transact business sider and potentially act on the following rates and petition, you should appear at the hearing 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/13 under the fictitious business name or names listed STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT charges that are proposed to be collected by said and state your objections or file written above on Nov 15th, 2012 OF USE OF FICTITIOUS DISTRICT, which, if adopted, would take effect CNS-2424574# I declare that all information in this statement is on February 1, 2013: Account Establishment objections with the court before the hear- BUSINESS NAME ing. Your appearance may be in person or true and correct. (A registrant who declares as File No. 412077 Field/Reconnection Charge, After-Hours ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE true information which he or she knows to be Connection Charge, Backflow Prevention by your attorney. FOR CHANGE OF NAME The following person(s) has (have) abandoned false is guilty of a crime.) the use of the fictitious business name: Palace Device Testing Fee, Bimonthly Service Charge, IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent Case No. HG12657288 /s/ Scott Watson Commodity Rates, Damaged Angle Stop, Fire creditor of the deceased, you must file Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Hookah Lounge & Smoke Shop, 25180 Mission This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544 Flow Test Fee, Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit, your claim with the court and mail a copy Petition of: Zartaj Hassan Rahimi for Change Alameda County on December 17, 2012 Fire Hydrant Meter Field Investigation/Follow- of Name The fictitious business name referred to above to the personal representative appointed NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a was filed in the County Clerk’s office on 6/12/2008 up Charges, Meter Installation Charges, Meter TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Re-Installation Charge, and Returned Check by the court within four months from the Petitioner Zartaj Hassan Rahimi filed a petition in the County of Alameda. date of first issuance of letters as provided years from the date it was filed with the County Sai Ventures LLC, California, 25180 Mission Charge; and to review and consider and poten- with this court for a decree changing names as Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), tially act on the following development-related in Probate Code section 9100. The time follows: Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544 where it expires 40 days after any change in the This business was conducted by: charges that are proposed to be collected by for filing claims will not expire before four Zartaj Hassan Rahimi to Zartaja Hassan Rahimi facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- said DISTRICT, which, if adopted, would take The Court orders that all persons interested in this S/ Anil K. Gupta, Member months from the hearing date noticed tion 17913 other than a change in the residence This statement was filed with the County Clerk of effect on April 1, 2013: Annexation Charge, matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Facilities Connection Charges, and Facilities above. cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition Alameda County on November 26, 2012. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the Business Name Statement must be filed before 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/13 Reimbursement Charges. for change of name should not be granted. Any the expiration. At the hearing, any person interested may appear court. If you are a person interested in the person objecting to the name changes described The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- CNS-2421986# and present comments on the proposed schedule estate, you may file with the court a formal above must file a written objection that includes rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business of rates and charges. Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the reasons for the objection at least two court Name in violation of the rights of another under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Following the conclusion of the hearing, this days before the matter is scheduled to be heard the filing of an inventory and appraisal of Federal, State, or common law (See Section NAME STATEMENT Board of Directors may, by resolution, fix the rates estate assets or of any petition or account and must appear at the hearing to show cause 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). File No. 472377 and charges to be collected by said DISTRICT, why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/13 The following person(s) is (are) doing business effective February 1, 2013 for most rates and as provided in Probate Code section 1250. ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant A Request for Special Notice form is avail- CNS-2423826# as: charges, and effective April 1, 2013 for develop- the petition without a hearing. The Singh Law Firm, A Professional ment-related charges. able from the court clerk. Notice of Hearing: Corporation, 39111 Paseo Padre Parkway, Ste. At the same public meeting, this Board of Attorney for Petitioner: Susan E. Foley Date: Friday February 22, 2013, Time: 8:45 a.m., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 115, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Directors mayreview and consider and potentially Dept.: 504 NAME STATEMENT Attorney at Law, State Bar #76421, Foley & The Singh Law Firm, A Professional Corporation, act on the following development-related policy, Foley, 827 Broadway, Suite 220, Oakland, The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, File No. 472806 CA, 39111 Paseo Padre Parkway, Ste. 115, which, if adopted, would take effect on April Hayward, CA 94544 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Fremont, CA 94538 1, 2013: Policy Governing Water Services CA 94607, Telephone: 510-547-3788 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be as: This business is conducted by Corporation and the Extension and Improvement of the 12/18, 12/25, 1/1/13 published at least once each week for four suc- Lion Hearts, 37246 Elm St., Newark, CA 94560, The registrant(s) commenced to transact business Water Distribution System and Facilities CNS-2409586#

NOTICE OF TIME AND After-Hours Connection Charge, Back- may appear and present comments on the Alameda County Water District (the “De- PLACE OF HEARING flow Prevention Device Testing Fee, Bi- proposed schedule of rates and charges. velopment Policy”). monthly Service Charge, Commodity Following the conclusion of the hear- NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rates, Damaged Angle Stop, Fire Flow ing, this Board of Directors may, by reso- any person interested may inspect the pro- the Board of Directors of the ALAMEDA Test Fee, Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit, Fire lution, fix the rates and charges to be posed schedule of rates and charges or the COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has fixed Hydrant Meter Field Investigation/Follow- collected by said DISTRICT, effective proposed Development Policy, in the office Thursday, January 10, 2013, at the hour of up Charges, Meter Installation Charges, February 1, 2013 for most rates and of the District Manager of Finance at 6:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the Dis- Meter Re-Installation Charge, and Re- charges, and effective April 1, 2013 for de- 43885 South Grimmer Boulevard, Fre- trict Office Building, 43885 South Grim- turned Check Charge; and to review and velopment-related charges. mont, California, Monday through Friday mer Boulevard, Fremont, California, as a consider and potentially act on the follow- At the same public meeting, this Board between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 time and place for a public hearing to re- ing development-related charges that are of Directors may review and consider and Noon, and 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. view and consider and potentially act on proposed to be collected by said DIS- potentially act on the following develop- the following rates and charges that are TRICT, which, if adopted, would take ef- ment-related policy, which, if adopted, GINA MARKOU proposed to be collected by said DIS- fect on April 1, 2013: Annexation Charge, would take effect on April 1, 2013: Policy District Secretary TRICT, which, if adopted, would take ef- Facilities Connection Charges, and Facili- Governing Water Services and the Exten- Board of Directors fect on February 1, 2013: Account ties Reimbursement Charges. sion and Improvement of the Water Distri- Alameda County Water District Establishment Field/Reconnection Charge, At the hearing, any person interested bution System and Facilities of the

them in an elementary school’s nurse’s of- be staged on Tuesday, January 8 and is ap- fice. Doug has ridden his bicycle off of the propriate for ages 14 and up. The Box Of- roof and Kayleen is plagued by another fice is open Tuesday through Friday, 12:30 mysterious stomach ailment. Their lives p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and can be reached at episodically intersect, as the two connect (510) 881-6777. Information is also avail- and reconnect, comparing their scars and able at www.dmtonline.org. the physical calamities that keep drawing spired by a barroom conversation the SUBMITTED BY SUSAN E. EVANS them together. Gruesome Playground Injuries playwright had with a friend who shared The play had its world premiere in Tuesday, Jan 8 wild stories about all the injuries he had as The Douglas Morrisson Theatre 2009 in Houston at the Alley Theatre. 8 p.m. a child. (DMT) is excited to introduce “Gruesome Wooly Mammoth presented its East Coast Douglas Morrisson Theatre Truly a different type of love story, Playground Injuries,” the first production premiere in 2010, followed by its New 22311 N. Third St., Hayward “Gruesome Playground Injuries” tells the in the 2013-2014 “Bare Bones” staged York premiere directed by Scott Ellis at (510) 881-6777 story of Kayleen and Doug’s relationship reading series. The eccentrically amusing Second Stage Theatre in 2011. www.dmtonline.org over a period of 30 years. We first meet and affecting play by Rajiv Joseph was in- “Gruesome Playground Injuries” will Tickets: $10 open seating New Year New You Fitness Event

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PUBLISHER New Year Resolutions EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak of our past in which immigrants from council/commission meetings with Asia were mistreated even as they helped brief, well-prepared statements, com- PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN to build the country. It is, unfortunately, ments and solutions Ramya Raman not an isolated example of the struggle • Attentive council/commission mem- for human rights at home and abroad. bers who share logical opinions that ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak We can do better; the relative harmony demonstrate flexible resolve when con- of our area, populated by young and old, fronted by difficult agenda items EDUCATION rich and poor from every corner of the • Use of recusal when necessary but not Miriam G. Mazliach Earth, is a good start. as a political shield from criticism The strength and resolve of all people • Participation in regional responses to FEATURES Julie Grabowski to work toward a better environment, regional challenges WILLIAM MARSHAK peaceful and friendly is demonstrated in • Consideration of all affected local GOVERNMENT the Greater Tri-City area daily. As we agencies and districts when addressing Simon Wong enter the thirteenth year of the Third growth issues TRAVEL & DINING o matter when or how New Millenium CE, the year’s number itself Sharon Marshak Year is celebrated, the symbol- has an uncertain reputation. Thirteen And as we all celebrate the New Year PHOTOGRAPHERS ism of beginning a new cycle carries an interesting connotation for in our own way and time, I wish a N Cassandra Broadwin appears to be universal. It is time to re- many - to embrace or avoid it. Some ho- Happy New Year to everyone… with Mike Heightchew flect on the old year – successes and tels avoid numbering a floor as the 13th another nod to the Irish: Don Jedlovec shortcomings - and begin the next with a and recently, the world survived specula- clean slate; pledging to reform and cor- tion surrounding the Mayan calendar’s May you never forget what is worth re- DISTRIBUTION MANAGER rect faults. The Irish always seem to have 13th Baktun. This fear of the number 13 membering, Gerry Johnston a worthy quote for every occasion. For even has a name… triskaidekaphobia. Or remember what is best forgotten. the New Year, I prefer: However, many concentrate of the posi- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS tive aspects and relationships of the May you have the hindsight to know Karin Diamond “May the best day of your past be the number 13. Our country was founded where you’ve been, Margaret Fuentes worst day of your future.” by 13 original colonies and that experi- The insight to know where you are, BOOKKEEPING ment has been an unequaled success. So and the foresight to known when you’ve Vandana Dua Although the same New Year ritual maybe the thirteenth year of this millen- gone too far. will be repeated at the end of 2013, nium is not only welcome but heralds a hopefully it will include only a few simi- prosperous and fortuitous period. REPORTERS lar or identical misgivings from 2012. In keeping with the prospect of a pro- Jessica Noël Flohr Yearend does, however, provide a mo- ductive New Year at council/commission Janet Grant ment to focus on challenges that lie meetings, my hope is that we all make Philip Holmes ahead and how obstacles of prior years resolutions that include: Catherine Kirch were met and some overcome. It also Susana Nunez gives time to ponder the achievements – • Politicians who prepare for meetings Suzanne Ortt and failures - of our country and the slice with brief, succinct remarks that lead to William Marshak Praveena Raman of it represented by Tri-City Voice. A well-constructed opinions and votes PUBLISHER Mauricio Segura cover story of this issue exposes dark days • Active citizens who participate at Angie Wang

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Road closure notice WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has an- The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Project is a nounced that Warren Avenue between Kato Road (west) and Warm 16-mile extension of the existing BART system to San Jose, Milpi- LEGAL COUNSEL Springs Boulevard (east) will be closed on weekends during January. tas and Santa Clara, which will be delivered through a phased ap- Stephen F. Von Till, Esq. Closures begin Friday at 10 p.m. and end Monday at 5 a.m. Clo- proach. The first phase, the Berryessa Extension, is a 10-mile, sure schedule is as follows: two-station extension, beginning in Fremont south of the future Warm Springs/South Fremont BART Station and proceeding in the 1. Friday, January 4 – Monday, January 7 former Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way through Milpitas, the 2. Friday, January 11 – Monday, January 14 location of the first station, and then to the Berryessa area of San 3. Friday, January 18 – Monday, January 21 Jose, at the second station. VTA continues project development ac- 4. Friday, January 25 – Monday, January 28 tivities for the second six-mile phase of the project that includes a 5.1-mile long subway tunnel through downtown San Jose, ending This project is a partnership between VTA, the Alameda County at grade in Santa Clara near the Caltrain station. Construction on Transportation Commission (ACTC), City of Fremont, Federal the second phase of the project will commence as additional fund- Highway Administration and Caltrans to ease congestion, enhance ing is secured. ADJUDICATION: safety and improve local traffic circulation. Mission Boulevard will be widened from 880 to Warm Springs and include newly con- If you have any questions, please contact the VTA BART Silicon What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice struction ramps to and from Kato Road. A new Union Pacific Rail- Valley Community Outreach Office at (408) 934-2662. For addi- is a “newspaper of general circula- road (UPRR) bridge and BART bridge will be constructed over tional details, please visit the VTA BART Silicon Valley website at tion” as set forth in sections 6000, Mission Boulevard. Warren Avenue will be lowered underneath the http://www.vta.org/bart/ et. seq., of the Government Code, existing railroad corridor. A series of three new bridges (UPRR, for the County of Alameda, and BART, maintenance) will be constructed over a fully depressed the State of California. grade-separated Warren Avenue.

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Now accepting applications for unfurnished 3-5 bedroom townhouse BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE apartments. Washer/dryer hook-ups in select apartments. Income limits apply. Completed applications will be placed on the waiting list on a first Alameda County Tuesday, January 8 come first served basis. Bookmobile stops 9:15–11:00 Preschool Storytimes - Applications available starting 9am on 12/19/12 during regular business Renew books by phone FREMONT hours at: (510) 790-8096 2:00–2:30 Preschool Storytimes - For more information FREMONT Los Robles Apartments 32420 Almaden Blvd., #78 Union City, CA 94587 (510) 745-1477 2:30 – 3:25 Cabrillo School 36700 San Pedro Dr., FREMONT Wednesday, January 2 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts. 510-471-6001 12:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, 4275 Bay St, FREMONT California Relay System 800-735-2929 4620 Mattos Drive, FREMONT 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and Ohlones 3:50 – 4:20 California School for the St., FREMONT Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., FREMONT Wednesday, January 9 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia 1:00 – 1:45 Hillside School, Ct., FREMONT 15980 Marcella St., SAN LEANDRO 2:00 – 2:45 Eden House Apts., Thursday, January 3 1601 - 165th Ave., SAN LEANDRO 10:00–10:30 Preschool Storytimes - 3:15– 3:45 Baywood Ct., SAN LORENZO 21966 Dolores St., CASTRO VALLEY 10:45–11:30 Preschool Storytimes - 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia CASTRO VALLEY Ct., FREMONT 1:00 – 2:00 Fame Charter School, 16244 Carolyn St., SAN LEANDRO 2:25 – 3:15Cherryland School, 585 Willow Ave., HAYWARD

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Page 28 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013 FREE Places of Worship Listing - Call 510-494-1999 PLACES OF WORSHIP ASSEMBLY OF GOD Resurrection Baptist Church Cedar Blvd. Neighborhood InRoads Christian Church 1221 Pacific Ave., San Leandro Church 3111 Washington Blvd., Calvary Assembly of 510.363.3085 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark Fremont Milpitas www.therbchurch.org 510-791-8555 www.cbnc.net 510-657-0251 130 Piedmont Rd. www.inroadschurch.com Milpitas Christ's Chosen Vessel Min- Shiloh Baptist Church Jyoti Fellowship church (408) 946-5464 istries International 22582 South Garden Ave., Located in First Church of the www.camilpitas.org (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Hayward Nazarene Church Building, 220 S. Main St. 510-783-4066 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward Christian Life Center Milpitas shilohbc @sbcglobal.net 510-427-0491 33527 Western Ave., Union City (650) 834-3776 510-489-7045 Warm Springs Church Liberty Church 111 E. Warren Ave., Fremont Convergence House of Prayer Christ Community Church of International 510-657-4082 40645 Fremont Blvd., Ste 16, Milpitas Veteran’s Bldg., 37154 Second St. www.warmspringschurch.org Fremont 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., (Fremont Niles) 510-324-1400 510-656-2335 Milpitas www.libertyvision.org www.ichop.org BUDDHIST 408-262-8000 Mount Olive Ministries www.cccmilpitas.org 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas Harbor Light Church Buddhanusorn Thai Temple 408-262-0506 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont Christian Life Church www.mt-olive.org 510-744-2233 510-790-2294 1699 Orchard Ave., San Leandro www.harborlight.com 510-483-8940 New Covenant Evangelistic Purple Lotus Temple www.clife-church.org Christian Center Light of the World Christian 30139 Industrial Pkwy SW, Unit 3801 Smith St., Union City Center Assembly of God J&K, Hayward Christian Worship Center 510-487-0886 43297 Osgood Rd., Fremont 510-489-8868 241 So. Main St., Milpitas New Life Community Church 510-651-5922 www.plbs.org/www.purplelo- 408-263-0406 39370 Civic Center Dr. #119 tus.org http://www.cwcsj.org Fremont Templo De La Cruz 510-432-9250 All services in English Church of Christ So. Alameda County www.newlifeeastbay.org 24362 Thomas Ave., Hayward Buddhist Church 977 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo 510-886-1644 www.tdlc.org 510-276-4693 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd., New Life Christian Fellowship www.church-of-christ.org/slzca Union City 22360 Redwood Road BAHA’I FAITH 510-471-2581 www.sacbc.org Church of Christ of Fremont Castro Valley, 510-582-2261 Alameda County West Center 4300 Hanson Ave., Fremont www.newlifebayarea.org 21265 Mission Blvd., Hayward CATHOLIC 510--797-3695 510-377-3392 www.fremontchurchofchrist.org Corpus Christi Church New Life Church 37891 Second St., Fremont Church of Christ – Hayward 4130 Technology Pl., Fremont BAPTIST 510-790-3207 22307 Montgomery St., 510-657-9191 Christ's Chosen Vessel www.corpuschristifremont.org Hayward Newlifechurchofsf.org Ministries International Alder Avenue Baptist Church 510-582-9830 (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Holy Spirit Catholic Church 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont www.haywardchurchofchrist.org Our Father’s House Church Building) 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-3305 42776 Albrae St., Fremont 220 S. Main St., Milpitas 510-797-1660 Church of Christ South www.alderavebc.com 510-796-1117 650-834-3776 www.holyspiritfremont.org Hayward www.ourfathershousefremont.org Bay Area Baptist Church 320 Industrial Pkwy.,Hayward Light By The Mountain 38517 Birch St., Newark Old Mission San Jose Church 510-581-3351 Church Resonate Church 510-797-8882 43266 Mission Blvd., Fremont www.churchofchristhayward.com 606 H St., Union City at the Fremont Adult School www.bayareabaptist.org 510-657-1797 510-378-0159 Discovery Fremont 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont Berean Baptist Church Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 38891 Mission Blvd. (@ Walnut), 510-226-2800 Word International 2929 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 41933 Blacow Rd., Fremont Fremont www.resonatemovement.org Ministries 510-792-3928 510-657-4043 510-797-7689 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark www.guadalupe-parish.org ROADMAP FELLOWSHIP 510-366-5995 Calvary Baptist Church East Bay Christian Fellowship International Our Lady of the Rosary www.wordinternational.com 28924 Ruus Rd., Hayward 1111 H Street, Union City Best Western Plus Inn 360 W. Church HRISTIAN 510-589-9677 510-487-0605 www.ebcf.net 'A' St.,Hayward C 703 C St., Union City 510-574-5663 INDONESIAN Chinese Independent Baptist 510-471-2609 Emmanuel Mission Church Church www.olrchurch.org 5885 Smith Ave., Newark San Lorenzo Japanese Graceful Christian Community 37365 Centralmont Pl., Fremont (510) 793-6332 Christian Church Church St Anne Catholic Church 510-796-0114 www.cmalliance.org 615 Lewelling Blvd., At Immanuel Presbyterian Church www.cibcfremont.org 32223 Cabello St., Union City 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont Family Bible Fellowship San Leandro (510) 471-7766 510-792-1831 Christ Centered Missionary 37620 Filbert St., Newark 510-483-9455 www.slzjcc.org www.gracefulcommunity.org Baptist Church St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 510-505-1735 22979 Maud Ave., Hayward 750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas www.fbfministries.org Solid Rock Church of God In Adonai Indonesian Christian 408-262-8100 Christ Fellowship Community Church of First Church of Christ, Scien- 5970 Thornton Ave., Newark St. James the Apostle 2603 Quail Ct., Union City Hayward tist 510-791-7625 34700 Fremont Blvd. 510-475-5377 26555 Gading Rd., Hayward 1351 Driscoll Rd., Fremont www.solidrockcogic.org (w. of Decoto Rd.), Fremont 510-782-8593 510-656-8161 CHRISTIAN CHURCH 510-792-1962 http://fccsf.hypermart.net/churc Tree of Life. Lord's Harvest (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Fairway Park Baptist Church www.sjapostle.net h/index.html Christian Church 425 Gresel St., Hayward 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Niles Discovery Church St. John the Baptist Catholic Fremont Asian Christian 510-471-0200 www.FPBC.org 510-739-6133 255 H St., Fremont Parish Church www.living-tree.org 510-797-0895 First Baptist Church of 279 S. Main St., Milpitas Meets Centerville Community nilesdiscoverychurch.org Russell City 408-262-2546 Center WORD OF LIFE - A Foursquare 2979 Maude Ave., Hayward www.sjbparish.org 3355 Country Drive, Fremont Church 510-538-3320 510-795-2828 HRISTIAN EFORMED 1675 Graham Ave., Newark C R www.fremontasianchris- CHINESE CHRISTIAN 510-754-9438 First Baptist Church of tianchurch.org Christ’s Community Church Newark 25927 Kay Ave., Hayward Home of Christ Church 6320 Dairy Ave., Newark Fremont Community Church CHRISTIAN (ESPANOL) 510-782-6010 35479 Dumbarton Ct., Newark 510-793-4810 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont [email protected] 510-742-6848 www.hoc6.org 510-657-0123 www.gofcc.org Arbol de Vida Heritage Baptist Church 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 2960 Merced St., San Leandro Silicon Valley Alliance Church Fremont Journey of Faith 510-790-2140 EPISCOPAL 510-357-7023 www.hbc.org 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark Church 510-668-1989 39009 Cindy St., Fremont Iglesia Apostolica de Union St. James Episcopal Church Landmary Missionary Baptist www.svacnewark.org 510-793-2100 City 37051 Cabrillo Terr., Fremont Church www.jof-fremont.com 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., 510-797-1492 www.saintj.com 573 Bartlett Ave., Hayward CHRISTIAN Union City 510-918-0663 Good Shepherd South Asian 510-489-0687 Holy Cross Episcopal Church www.LMBCHAYWARD.org Ministry www.ucapostolic.org Heyer and Center St., Abundant Grace Community MultiCultural Worship Castro Valley Memorial Baptist Church Church 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont Iglesia Bautista Mission Peak 510 - 889-7233 4467 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont meets at SDA Church 510-552-4476 41354 Roberts Ave., Fremont www.holycrosscv.org 510/657-5522 32441, Pulaski Dr, Hayward [email protected] 510-656-5311 www.bmaca.org/fremont2.html (650)575-3345 www.missionpeakbaptist.org EVANGELICAL http://www.abundantgcc.org/ Grace Church Fremont Mission Peak Baptist Church COVENANT Multi-Ethnic Iglesia Biblica El Faro 41354 Roberts Ave., Fremont Bay Area Dream Center 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 280 Mowry Ave., Fremont South Bay Community 510-656-5311 22100 Princeton St., Hayward 510-936-1423 Estudio Bíblico Church www.missionpeakbaptist.org www.gracechurchfremont.org 510-585-1701 lbfchurch.org 47385 Warm Springs Blvd., Calvary Bible Church Mission Way Baptist Church Fremont of Milpitas Great Exchange Covenant Ministerios Cosecha "Fuente 38891 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-490-9500 www.sobcc.org 1757 Houret Ct., Milpitas Church Fremont (GRX) de Vida" (510) 797-7689 Sunday Services at Cabello 408-262-4900 4360 Central Ave., Fremont EVANGELICAL FREE New Hope Baptist Church www.calvarybiblechurch.us Elementary School 4500 (510) 573-1800 925 F St., Union City Cabello St., Union City [email protected] CHURCH Calvary Chapel Fremont 510-487-7472 www.grxfremont.org 42986 Osgood Rd., Fremont Mision Hispana Esperanza Viva OF AMERICA Hayward First Church of the Palma Ceia Baptist Church 510-656-8979 4673 Thornton Ave. Suite P, Newark Community Church Nazarene 28605 Ruus Road, Hayward www.calvaryfremont.org Fremont 37590 Sycamore St., Newark 510-786-2866 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-754-5618 Calvary Chapel Hayward 510-796-7729 www.palmaceiachurch.org 510-732-0777 www.esperanzaviva.org 1244 B St., Hayward www.newarkcommunitychurch.org 510-396-0318 Hillside Alliance Church Park Victoria Baptist Church CHRISTIAN FILIPINO www.calvaryhayward.com 944 Central Blvd. Hayward Asian Indian Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas (510) 889-1501 Christian Fellowship Ministries 408-263-9000 Calvary Chapel San Leandro www.hillsidealliance.org International Church Meet at Newark Community www.parkvictoria.org Marina Community Center (Meets in the Park Victoria Church Hope Lighthouse 15301 Wicks Blvd San Leandro Baptist Church bldg.) 510-795-7770 Foursquare church Pathway Community Church 510-421-3207 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas www.asianindianchurchmin- 36883 Niles Blvd., Fremont 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont www.calvarysanleandro.com 408-386-2215 istries.org 510-796-0730 510-797-7910 http://cficmilpitas.multiply.com/ www.pathwaycommunity.info January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 29

HINDU TEMPLE Epiphany Lutheran Church St. Paul United Methodist PENTECOSTAL Fremont Chinese Seventh-Day ELCA 33350 Peace Terr., Fremont Adventist Church Paramahamsa Nithyananda 16248 Carolyn St., San Leandro 510-429-3990 Glad Tidings Church of God 1301 Mowry, Fremont Meditation - Sundays 510-278-5133 www.stpaulumcfremont.org in Christ 415-585-4440 or 408-616-9535 451 Los Coches St., Milpitas www.eastbayepiphany.org 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward Milpitas Adventist Center 510-813 6474 www.LifeBliss.org VICTORY CENTER A.M.E. ZION 510-783-9377 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran www.gladtidingscogic.com 408 726-5331 Shreemaya Krishnadham 33450 Ninth Street- Union City Church www.milpitas.netadventist.org 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas 510-429-8700 Union City Apostolic Church 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward 408-586-0006 www.bayvp.org 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Iglesia Luterana "El Buen Pastor" MUSLIM Union City SIKHISM 510-782-0872 Vedic Dharma Samaj 510-489-0687 www.gslchayward.org Islamic Society of East Bay Fremont Gurdwara Hindu Temple and Cultural www.ucapostolic.org 33330 Peace Terr., Fremont 300 Gurdwara Rd., Fremont Center Good Shepherd South Asian 510-429-4732 www.iseb.org 510-790-0177 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont Ministry PRESBYTERIAN www.fremontgurdwara.org 510-659-0655 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont Al-Medinah Educational www.fremonttemple.org 510-656-0900 www.gssam.org Centerville Presbyterian Center: Masjid & School UNITARIAN 5445 Central Ave., Newark Church Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 4360 Central Ave., Fremont JEWISH 1836 B St., Hayward Mission Peak Unitarian 510-793-3575 Universalist Congregation 510-581-6620 www.cpcfremont.org Chabad of Fremont Jewish ON (meets at FUMC's Cole Hall) Center N Holy Redeemer Lutheran First Presbyterian Church of 2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont www.chabadfremont.com Church DENOMINATIONAL Hayward 510-252-1477 510-300-4090 35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley http://www.missionpeakuu.org/ Cathedral of Faith–Milpitas 510-793-1911 (510) 581-6203 Congregation Shir Ami Service held at: [email protected] http://firstpreshayward.com UNITED CHURCH OF 4529 Malabar Ave., Curtner Elementary School Castro Valley Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 275 Redwood Ave., Milpitas First Presbyterian Church of CHRIST 510-537-1787 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont www.cathedraloffaith.org Newark www.congshirami.org 510-793-6285 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark Eden United Church of Christ www.holytrinityfremont.org Central Church of Christ 21455 Birch St. @ Grove Way, Temple Beth Torah 510-797-8811 38069 Martha Avenue, #100 Hayward 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., www.newarkpres.org Hope Lutheran Church Fremont 510-582-9533 Fremont 3800 Beard Rd., Fremont 510-792-2858 First Presbyterian Church San www.edenucc.com 510-656-7141 510-793-8691 Leandro www.bethtorah-fremont.org http://hopelutheranfremont.org/ Crossroads Church 180 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Filipino American United 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont Church of Christ Memorial Lutheran Chapel 510-483-2772 510-651-0301 4587 Peralta Blvd., Fremont KOREAN for the Deaf FPCSanLeandro.org www.crossroadsfremont.org 510-797-8408 874 Washington Blvd., Fremont NC HAN MA EUM KOREAN Immanuel Presbyterian [email protected] 510-276-3860 CHURCH Fremont Community Church Church of Fremont Filipino-American Evangelical 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont Messiah Lutheran Church UCC 510-661-9079 (510) 657-0123 www.gofcc.org 510-494-8020 www.ipcf.net 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Meets at: Fremont Community www.j-church.org Hayward Grace Church Fremont Irvington Presbyterian Center WWW.messiahhayward.org 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont Church 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway, LDS (MORMON) 510-782-6727 510-936-1423 4181 Irvington Ave. (corner Fremont www.gracechurchfremont.org Chapel & Irvington), Fremont 510-487-3891 Bayside Ward Oromo Christ Evangelical 510-657-3133 www.faeucc.org 36400 Haley St., Newark Lutheran Church Heavenly Christ's Church New Bridges Presbyterian Fremont Congregational 510-796-0914 100 Hacienda Ave., San Lorenzo (Meets in Calvary Lutheran Church Church 510-276-7980 Church) 26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward 38255 Blacow Rd., Fremont Centerville Ward [email protected] 17200 Via Magdalena 38134 Temple Way, Fremont San Lorenzo 510-786-9333 510-793-3970 [email protected] www.fremontucc.net 510-797-1200 Our Savior Church & 510-303-5592 Central Park Ward Preschool Niles Discovery Church Mission Springs EFORMED HURCH 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont R C 255 H St., Fremont Community Church 510-795-6658 510-657-3191 IN MERICA 510-797-0895 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont A www.oslfremont.com www.nccucc.org 510-490-0446 Fremont (Deaf) Branch New Hope Community Prince of Peace Lutheran www.msccfremont.org 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont Church San Lorenzo Community Church/School 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Church Glenmoor Ward 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont Morning Star Church 510-739-0430 945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-793-3366 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark www.newhopefremont.org 510-276-4808 510-793-8060 www.popfremont.org 510-676-1453 www.msconline.org The Little Brown Church Irvington Ward St. Steven Lutheran Church RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 141 Kilkare Rd., Sunol 510-656-8754 Meets at Grace Lutheran Church New Birth Christian Center For Spiritual Living- 925-862-2004 510-656-7522 (Foyers) 1836 B. St., Hayward Ministry Center Fremont www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 510-581-6637 3565 Arden Rd., Hayward Mission Peak Ward (English 40155 Blacow Rd., Fremont www.ststephenclc.org 510-782-1937 and Chinese) 510-656-9955 United Church of Hayward 48851 Green Valley Rd., Fremont www.CSL-Fremont.org 30540 Mission Blvd. New Seed of Faith Ministry 510-657-2156 METHODIST Hayward 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-623-7496 (Foyer) (510) 471-4452 African Methodist Episcopal www.nsofm.com SALVATION ARMY www.haywarducc.org 510 612-4832 Newark (Spanish) Branch Church Hayward Citadel Corps 36400 Haley St., Newark 201 E St., Union City Revelation Christian 430 A St., Hayward UNITY CHURCH 510-489-7067 Fellowship 510- 581 - 6444 www.tricityame.org Unity of Fremont LUTHERAN 1670 Orchard Ave., The Tri-Cities Corps 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont (in the First Chinese United San Leandro Chinese Mission of Hope 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark future home of Niles Methodist Church 510-352-4707 Evangelical-Lutheran Church 510-793-6319 Discovery Church 2856 Washington Blvd. www.revelationcf.org 3800 Beard Rd, Fremont 510-797-5234 Fremont Korean Congregation Army 510-938-0505 www.unityoffremont.org (510) 490 – 0696 True Jesus Church 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark http://www.hopelutheranfre- www.chinesemethodist.org 1190 Davis St., San Leandro 510 - 793 - 6319 mont.org/zh.html VIETNAMESE 510-522-2125 www.tjc.org First United Methodist Calvary Lutheran Church & SEVENTH DAY HRISTIAN HURCH Church C C School (Behind Wendy’s) Victory Outreach Fremont 1183 B St., Hayward ADVENTIST 17200 Via Magdalena, 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Vietnamese Christian & Mis- San Lorenzo Fremont Community Seventh-Day sionary Alliance Church 510-278-2555 Sch 278-2598 First United Methodist 510-683-4660 Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark www.calvaryslz.com Church [email protected] 606 H St., Union City 510-623-9063 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-429-8446 www.htnewark.org Christ the King Lutheran 510-490-0200 www.unioncity22.adven- Church ORTHODOX www.fremont-methodist.org tistchurchconnect.org/ 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont CHRISTIAN 510-797-3724 South Hayward UMC East Bay Fil-Am Seventh Day www.Ctkfremont.org 628 Schafer Rd., Hayward St. Christina Orthodox Adventist Church (510) 780-9599 Church 32441 Pulaski Dr., Hayward www.southhaywardumc.org 3612 Peralta Ave., Fremont 510-324-1597 510-739-0908 www.stchristinaorthodox.org Congestion relief for I-280/I-880/Stevens Creek interchange

SUBMITTED BY BRANDI CHILDRESS widening the overcrossing structure at Stevens Creek Guardino, CTC Commissioner and President and CEO Boulevard over I-880 and improving existing intersec- of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. fficials broke ground on November 9, 2012 on tions. The new interchange will reduce traffic congestion The first major construction activity will involve the project that promises congestion relief in one and delays by eliminating certain weaving and merging widening the overcrossing structure at Stevens Creek Oof the most heavily travelled corridors in Santa movements, while also improving access and enhancing Boulevard over I-880; the new fly-over ramp from north Clara County. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Au- safety for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. I-280 to north I-880 is expected to begin in spring 2013. thority (VTA), in partnership with the California Depart- The project will also add a new northbound I-280 to Overall construction is slated for completion by spring ment of Transportation (Caltrans), will begin the northbound I-880 direct-connector ramp to separate free- 2015. long-awaited and much-needed traffic relief, access and way-to-freeway traffic from local street traffic heading for To keep up-to-date with construction activities, sign- safety improvements on the I-280/I-880/Stevens Creek in- westbound Stevens Creek Boulevard and eastbound San up for automated emails or text alerts by clicking the blue terchanges in San Jose. Carlos Street. A new direct connector from southbound I- envelope on the VTA website at www.vta.org. The project will reconfigure the existing I-880/Stevens 880 to Monroe Street will also be constructed. For more information about the I-280/I-880/Stevens Creek Boulevard cloverleaf interchange (originally con- “The I-280/I-880 interchange is the last of the ‘Big Creek Boulevard Interchange Improvements Project, visit structed in 1959) to meet current interchange-design stan- Five’ projects in San Jose to receive Prop 1B funding made http://bit.ly/IwpIno or contact VTA Community Out- dards which includes widening and re-aligning ramps, possible by Santa Clara County voters in 2008,” said Carl reach at (408) 321-7575. Page 30 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 1, 2013 10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year 510-494-1999 [email protected] Rotary Club of Niles Country Club of FREE AIRPLANE RIDES We meet Thursdays Washington Township FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 Shout out to your Payment is for one posting at 12:15 p.m. Women’s Club Young Eagles community only. Any change will be con- Washington Hospital West Hayward Airport First Tuesday of each month at Our readers can post informa- sidered a new posting and 2500 Mowry Ave. 1:00 p.m. various Saturdays tion including: incur a new fee. Conrad Anderson October through June www.vaa29.org Auditorium, Fremont St. James Episcopal Church Please call with questions Activities The “NO” List: www.nilesrotary.org 37051 Cabrillo Terrace (510) 703-1466 Announcements • No commercial an- (510) 739-1000 (off Thornton Ave., Fremont) [email protected] For sale nouncements, services or [email protected] Garage sales sales (510)656-2521 Group meetings • No personal services Rotary Club Lost and found (escort services, dating Mission San Jose American Legion For the extremely low cost FREE FILMS AND Auxiliary services, etc.) Fridays at 12:15 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS of $10 for up to 10 weeks, • No sale items over $100 Papillon Restaurant We meet the third Tuesday of Screenings on the your message will reach thou- value 37296 Mission Blvd. every month Second Saturday of each month sands of friends and neighbors Fremont (510) 656-5056 at 7pm • No automobile or except August every Friday in the TCV Visit our club. See why we Niles Veterans Building real estate sales 1:30pm, printed version and continu- joined for business & fellowship 37154 2nd Street, Fremont • No animal sales (non- Niles Discovery Church ously online. and stayed to change the world. [email protected] profit humane organization 255 H Steet at 3rd We welcome new members 510656-6848 TCV has the right to reject adoptions accepted) 510-797-0895 any posting to the Commu- www.TriCityPerspectives.org • No P.O. boxes unless nity Bulletin Board. Payment physical address is verified Kennedy High School must be received in advance. by TCV Flea Market Become the speaker Having trouble controlling & leader you want to be First Saturday Every Month the way you eat? Citizens for Better Except January Today there is a solution. Communicators (CBC) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Are You Troubled By Someone's Food Addicts in Toastmasters All Spaces $20 Drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen Recovery Anonymous Guests and Visitors welcome For more info call are here to help. Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Saturdays 10:15am 510-657-4070 x27150 Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help Centerville Presbyterian Unitek College Room 141 [email protected] families of alcoholics. We share our Church, Room E-204 4580 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont experience, strength, and hope. 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-862-0893 www.ncwsa.org Teri M. 510-757-8214 for a meeting near you, www.foodaddicts.org or call (510) 276-2270, or email [email protected]. Fremont Cribbage Club Friendship Force teaches cribbage to new players & Is Food a Problem for You? Quarterly meetings tournament cribbage to all Overeaters Anonymous Homestays abroad players of any skill level every Tues. NO dues - NO fees - NO diets Hosting visitors 6:15pm at Round Table Pizza Monday 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. “Changing the way Serious Mental Illness 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville St. James Episcopal Church you see the world” Free 12 week course for Email:[email protected] 37051 Cabrillo Ter, Fremont www.ffsfba.org caregivers of someone with Or call Tracy (510) 793-6472 Saturday 10:30 a.m. - Noon www.thefriendshipforce.org a serious mental illness starting American Cribbage Congress 1st Presbyterian Church 510-794-6844 Jan 5, 2013 from 9:00-11:30 in www.cribbage.org 35450 Newark Blvd, Newark Fremont. Registration required. southernalamedacountyoa.org Contact: Joe Rose at 510-378-1578 or Email [email protected] Union City Football & SAVE (Safe Alternatives to SAVE (Safe Alternatives to http://NAMI-f2f.blogspot.com Cheer League Violent Environments) Violent Environments) http://www.NAMI.org/F2F Season 2012 Domestic Violence Support FREE Restraining Order For more information Group (Drop In & FREE) Clinic (Domestic Violence) call Colt Hotline Tue & Thur 7 pm – 9 pm Mon @ San Leandro PD 9am-Noon (510) 441-8235 or Check our Fri 9:15 am – 11 am Tues @ Hayward PD 1–4 pm our website www.ucflcolts.org 1900 Mowry, 4th Fl. Fremont Wed @ SAVE’s Office 9am-1pm HOME SALES REPORT We are also looking for Cheer Office (510) 574-2250 Office (510) 574-2250 & Football Coaches 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 15 www.save-dv.org www.save-dv.org Highest $: 600,000 Median $: 465,000 Lowest $: 240,000 Average $: 448,633 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 18902 Almond Road 94546 $419,000 3 1600 1924 11-20-12 Celebrate Recovery Natural Path Out of work? 19213 Carlton Avenue 94546 $455,000 4 1832 1969 11-15-12 Free yourself from any Meditation Classes ProNet can help you! 20675 Forest Avenue #B 94546 $400,000 6 2254 1962 11-15-12 hurt, hang-up or habit Learn the practice of meditation. We offer no-fee job search, 18333 Joseph Drive 94546 $465,000 3 1590 1956 11-19-12 Join us at All instruction is free. We have resume and interview workshops. 17865 Kingston Way 94546 $508,000 3 1583 1953 11-16-12 33450 9th Street an introductory talk every 2nd For workshop schedule 2930 Lake Chabot Lane 94546 $375,000 - 1802 1979 11-16-12 Union City Sunday of every month 10am please call (510) 794-2442. 18239 Lake Chabot Road 94546 $315,000 3 1767 1979 11-15-12 Thursdays, 7pm - 9pm 585 Mowry Ave Fremont 17461 Redwood Road 94546 $480,500 3 1570 1952 11-19-12 or call anytime Call: Gyan 408-306-7661 20033 Santa Maria Avenue 94546 $240,000 - 1433 1980 11-19-12 510-586-5747 or www.meetup.com/NaturalPath- 3682 Seven Hills Road 94546 $529,000 3 1272 1955 11-15-12 510-520-2769 Bayarea/ 18069 Vineyard Road 94546 $475,000 4 1991 1960 11-15-12 22124 East Lyndon Loop 94552 $600,000 4 2240 1998 11-16-12 FREE Taxes Done & 25508 Foggy Glen Drive 94552 $510,000 4 1720 1998 11-16-12 DONATE YOUR COMPUTERS DONATE YOUR CELL PHONES E-Filing WHY PAY 22778 Lakemont Place 94552 $540,000 4 2352 1998 11-19-12 Help Eliminate Hunger & Help Eliminate Hunger & Let VITA do your taxes! IRS-certi- 6930 Lariat Lane 94552 $418,000 2 1324 1985 11-20-12 Food Insecurity Food Insecurity fied Tax Preparers $51,000 or less FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 34 Your donation is tax deductible Your donation is tax deductible income. Restrictions may apply Highest $: 1,200,000 Median $: 475,000 Tri-City Volunteers Tri-City Volunteers Fremont Family Resource Ctr Lowest $: 200,000 Average $: 522,279 39155 Liberty St., Fremont 37350 Joseph Street, Fremont 37350 Joseph Street, Fremont ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM M-W 4p-8p F 10a-1p 38499 Berkeley Common 94536 $280,000 2 976 1979 11-20-12 Closed 12 PM - 1PM Closed 12 PM - 1PM Open Jan 23-April 15 2013 2335 Bishop Avenue 94536 $585,000 4 1814 1963 11-15-12 Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 More Info 510-574-2020 38340 Burdette Street 94536 $670,000 - 1939 1977 11-20-12 tri-cityvolunteers.org tri-cityvolunteers.org 35976 Cabrillo Drive 94536 $410,000 3 1148 1956 11-19-12 FREE Taxes Done & 36453 Laredo Drive 94536 $505,000 3 1581 1962 11-15-12 E-Filing WHY PAY 36691 Marlowe Street 94536 $453,000 2 1306 1976 11-16-12 36683 Montecito Drive 94536 $750,000 4 3020 1965 11-20-12 Let VITA do your taxes! IRS-certi- 3685 Nutwood Terrace #113 94536 $286,000 1 712 1984 11-15-12 Prizes for fied Tax Preparers $51,000 or less 38780 Tyson Lane #101C 94536 $207,500 1 870 1982 11-20-12 income. Restrictions may apply 40420 Citrus Drive 94538 $300,000 3 1500 1953 11-19-12 Union City Library 42581 Fern Circle 94538 $520,000 3 1375 1987 11-16-12 transit-related 34007 Alvarado-Niles, Union City 39206 Guardino Drive #307 94538 $205,000 2 844 1990 11-15-12 Saturdays Only 12p-4p Open Feb 2 - Mar 16, 2013 38572 Mary Terrace 94538 $220,000 2 842 1986 11-15-12 New Year’s More Info 510-574-2020 4692 Nelson Street 94538 $370,000 3 1131 1963 11-15-12 40449 Paseo Padre Parkway 94538 $485,000 3 2294 1977 11-19-12 4001 San Francisco Terrace 94538 $300,000 2 1257 1978 11-15-12 resolutions 4841 Stevenson Boulevard 94538 $475,000 3 1148 1959 11-15-12 39309 Sundale Drive 94538 $424,000 3 1064 1963 11-16-12 SUBMITTED BY CLARENCE JOHNSON FREE Taxes Done & 3644 Trenton Court 94538 $375,000 3 1151 1958 11-16-12 E-Filing WHY PAY 41033 Cornac Terrace 94539 $605,000 2 1392 1972 11-20-12 At the New Year, people think about their New Year’s resolutions. Let VITA do your taxes! IRS-certi- 502 Enos Street 94539 $1,075,000 4 2172 2005 11-15-12 fied Tax Preparers $51,000 or less This year, AC Transit wants to encourage resolutions that relate to 44912 Lynx Drive 94539 $740,000 3 1484 1989 11-16-12 income. Restrictions may apply transit and the environment. 45165 Onondaga Drive 94539 $770,000 4 1948 1978 11-16-12 Newark Library AC Transit is holding a contest through its Facebook page called 150 Shaniko Common #67 94539 $421,000 3 1170 - 11-20-12 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark “My Transit Resolution.” Participants who share their 2013 Transit 284 St. Henry Drive 94539 $1,200,000 3 2900 1957 11-16-12 Saturdays Only 10a-2p Resolution will be eligible to win great prizes, including a gift certifi- 42353 Troyer Avenue 94539 $785,000 4 1394 1954 11-16-12 Open Feb 2 - Mar 16, 2013 47112 WarmSpringsBlvd#205 94539 $287,000 2 900 1982 11-15-12 cate to Faz Restaurant in Oakland, tickets to the Martin Luther King More Info 510-574-2020 tribute concert at the Paramount, movie passes, $25 to spend at Oak- 34373 Eucalyptus Terrace 94555 $729,000 4 1929 1993 11-15-12 landish gift shop in downtown Oakland, and an AC Transit 31-Day 3889 Great Salt Lake Court 94555 $360,000 3 1066 1978 11-19-12 bus pass. The contest ends on January 11, 2013. 3899 Milton Terrace 94555 $200,000 2 985 1986 11-20-12 A Transit Resolution is anything someone can do to give transit a 4469 Norocco Circle 94555 $745,000 3 2434 1986 11-16-12 5996 Pisa Terrace #121 94555 $550,000 3 1693 1992 11-15-12 try, use transit more or make riding transit a better experience for all. 3901 Riverbend Terrace 94555 $815,000 4 2052 2001 11-15-12 It could be a commitment to taking the bus to the gym, obtaining a 32800 Shaver Lake Street 94555 $655,000 4 1889 1977 11-20-12 Clipper card or saying hello to the passenger seated next to them. Participants can access the “My Transit Resolution” contest page at HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 38 Highest $: 720,000 Median $: 305,000 www.actransit.org. After “liking” AC Transit’s Facebook page (if they’re not Lowest $: 120,000 Average $: 327,408 already a fan), participants share, in brief, their transit resolution for 2013. ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED They may also submit a photo that visually represents their resolution. 257 Anderly Court #18 94541 $125,000 2 940 1992 11-16-12 All participants will be in the running for great local prizes and 669 Chase Avenue 94541 $312,000 3 1333 2004 11-16-12 those who contribute a photo will also be eligible to win an AC Transit 1042 Clubhouse Drive 94541 $180,000 2 1270 1973 11-15-12 31-Day bus pass. Photos submitted will be shared on the AC Transit 3293 Costa Drive 94541 $310,000 3 1238 1954 11-15-12 web site after the contest closes on January 11, 2013. 778 Dean Place 94541 $211,000 2 1179 2005 11-15-12 23068 Eddy Street 94541 $235,000 3 1238 1954 11-15-12 For more information, visit www.actransit.org January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31 HOME SALES REPORT

23183 Fuller Avenue 94541 $210,000 3 1051 1950 11-16-12 UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 17 Morales Ibáñez signed an accord 22926 Kingsford Way 94541 $245,000 3 1434 2005 11-20-12 Highest $: 585,000 Median $: 395,500 to help expand prosecutions and Lowest $: 121,000 Average $: 369,735 22353 Main Street 94541 $370,000 2 1404 1918 11-20-12 secure convictions of criminals 616 Moss Way 94541 $390,500 - - - 11-19-12 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED who engage in the trafficking of 133562 14th Street 94587 $395,000 3 1297 1960 11-16-12 2157 Parkhurst Street 94541 $475,000 4 2105 2011 11-15-12 human beings. In June 2012, 33638 9th Street 94587 $390,000 6 2250 1963 11-16-12 21883 Prospect Street 94541 $475,000 3 2238 1959 11-16-12 4449 Alamo Street 94587 $251,000 3 1296 1971 11-16-12 Harris partnered with the Polaris 23462 Ronald Lane 94541 $230,000 3 1032 1951 11-16-12 219 Famoso Plaza 94587 $145,000 2 880 1985 11-20-12 Project and Yahoo! to help pro- 260 Sunset Boulevard #27 94541 $120,000 2 926 1981 11-20-12 1080 Green Street 94587 $395,500 3 1675 2007 11-19-12 vide human trafficking victims 22130 Western Boulevard 94541 $195,000 2 862 1941 11-19-12 2430 Hilton Street 94587 $488,000 3 1452 1964 11-16-12 access to resources via sponsored 21722 Westpark Street 94541 $245,000 3 1248 1955 11-16-12 4356 Holt Street 94587 $535,000 3 1683 1984 11-20-12 25396 Del Mar Avenue 94542 $205,000 3 1073 1950 11-20-12 search results displayed to poten- 207 Ladera Plaza 94587 $121,000 2 685 1984 11-19-12 26596 Durham Way 94542 $720,000 3 1880 1975 11-15-12 tial victims. In 2011, the Attor- 32028 Paloma Court 94587 $215,000 3 1367 1982 11-16-12 1762 Highland Boulevard 94542 $350,000 - 1344 1930 11-19-12 ney General joined the National 32557 Regents Boulevard 94587 $414,500 3 1274 1974 11-20-12 2750 Lancaster Road 94542 $458,000 3 1693 1957 11-16-12 Association of Attorneys General 32744 Regents Boulevard 94587 $438,000 3 1658 1984 11-20-12 983 Major Avenue 94542 $302,000 3 1365 1951 11-16-12 in calling on Backpage.com to 32949 Regents Boulevard 94587 $585,000 - 2307 1980 11-15-12 28576 Aragon Avenue 94544 $320,000 3 1228 1958 11-20-12 shut down its adult services sec- 4701 Rose Way 94587 $500,000 4 1566 1973 11-20-12 666 Bishop Avenue 94544 $335,000 3 1153 1955 11-19-12 tion which had been used to fa- 31316 Santa Maria Drive 94587 $415,000 4 1675 1970 11-19-12 859 Blackbird Court 94544 $692,000 5 2747 2002 11-16-12 34806 Starling Drive 94587 $200,000 2 903 1972 11-20-12 cilitate sex trafficking. 566 Evangeline Way 94544 $279,000 3 1184 1955 11-15-12 32106 Trefry Court 94587 $530,000 4 1708 1973 11-16-12 Harris also sponsored two new 26337 Hickory Avenue 94544 $330,000 3 1042 1952 11-16-12 33856 Washington Avenue 94587 $267,500 3 1722 1964 11-19-12 anti-trafficking laws, Assembly 29002 Hillview Street 94544 $330,000 4 1763 1995 11-16-12 Bill 2466, by Bob Blumenfield 24735 Joanne Street 94544 $300,500 3 1405 1950 11-16-12 24969 Tarman Avenue 94544 $350,000 4 1862 1949 11-15-12 (D-San Fernando Valley), which 2511 Arf Avenue 94545 $198,000 3 1254 1970 11-16-12 Human trafficking ensures that criminal defendants 25704 Barnard Street 94545 $305,000 3 1181 1959 11-15-12 involved in human trafficking 27629 Del Norte Court 94545 $182,000 4 1474 1970 11-20-12 will not dispose of assets that 2575 Freeport Court 94545 $550,000 4 1835 2007 11-16-12 trends and law would otherwise be provided as 2518 Kirkwood Drive 94545 $310,500 4 1404 1974 11-15-12 restitution to victims; and Senate 2240 Moody Way 94545 $400,000 3 1532 1991 11-15-12 Bill 1133, by Mark Leno (D-San 929 Neil Way 94545 $256,000 3 998 1951 11-16-12 enforcement responses Francisco), which expands the list 1908 Osage Avenue 94545 $290,000 4 1387 1965 11-15-12 of assets that a human trafficker 28826 Sandcreek Drive 94545 $650,000 5 2687 2003 11-15-12 SUBMITTED BY discuss the report and consider must forfeit and provides a for- MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 12 THE OFFICE OF best practices in the fight against mula for using those resources to Highest $: 1,689,000 Median $: 456,000 forced labor and sex trafficking. help victims of human traffick- Lowest $: 220,000 Average $: 625,875 THE STATE ATTORNEY U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. ing. Both laws will take effect on ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED GENERAL 1815 Arizona Avenue 95035 $470,500 3 1100 1958 11-30-12 Solis and Mexico Attorney Gen- January 1, 2013. 96 Bates Lane 95035 $800,000 - - - 11-28-12 eral Marisela Morales Ibáñez pro- Human trafficking involves Attorney General Kamala D. 1453 Big Basin Drive 95035 $240,000 2 1008 1971 11-29-12 vided keynote remarks at the the recruitment, smuggling, 1310 Elkwood Drive 95035 $670,000 3 1705 1991 12-03-12 Harris released The State of symposium. transportation, harboring, pur- 1523 Ellis Avenue 95035 $450,000 3 1040 1962 12-03-12 Human Trafficking in California “Human trafficking is a grow- chase or sale of a person for ex- 1085 North Abbott Avenue 95035 $220,000 2 863 1979 11-30-12 2012, on November 16, 2012. ing threat because criminal or- ploitation, prostitution, domestic 903 Pacheco Drive 95035 $810,000 4 2496 1983 11-30-12 The report outlines the growing ganizations have determined it is servitude, sweatshop labor, mi- 791 Parc Lane 95035 $456,000 3 1530 2005 11-30-12 prevalence of the crime of human a low-risk, high-reward crime. grant work, agricultural labor, pe- 1627 Pebble Beach Court 95035 $1,689,000 3 4083 1988 11-30-12 trafficking in the state, the in- We’re here to change that calcu- onage, bondage or involuntary 1721 Pebble Beach Court 95035 $1,200,000 4 4866 1985 11-30-12 creasing involvement of sophisti- lus,” said Harris. “We must servitude. While human traffick- 1839 Petaluma Court 95035 $260,000 3 1150 1907 11-29-12 cated transnational gangs in 310 San Petra Court #4 95035 $245,000 2 924 1971 11-28-12 counter the ruthlessness of ing often involves the smuggling perpetrating the crime and the human traffickers with our re- of human beings across interna- NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 06 modern technologies traffickers solve, innovation and collabora- tional borders, numerous Ameri- Highest $: 443,000 Median $: 331,500 use to facilitate it. Lowest $: 190,000 Average $: 336,250 tion. Law enforcement must cans are trafficked around the Harris released the report at ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED continue to train, gather data and United States every year. Human 36532 Cedar Boulevard 94560 $378,000 3 1080 1962 11-15-12 the Human Trafficking Leader- work to close down human traf- trafficking strips people, espe- 6235 Joaquin Murieta Avenue #C94560 $331,500 3 1375 1981 11-16-12 ship Symposium, hosted by the ficking operations in our state.” cially women and children, of 35198 Lido Boulevard #A 94560 $190,000 2 1076 1984 11-15-12 University of Southern California Releasing the report on the their freedom and violates our 5697 Moores Avenue 94560 $443,000 3 1456 1967 11-16-12 in partnership with Humanity current state of human trafficking nation’s promise that every per- 36830 Munyan Street 94560 $350,000 4 1064 1955 11-20-12 United. Leaders from law en- son in the United States is guar- 6127 Robertson Avenue 94560 $325,000 3 1335 1946 11-15-12 is one of the steps Harris has forcement, victim service groups, taken to combat the crime. In anteed basic human rights. SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 17 non-government organizations October 2012, Harris and Mex- For more information, visit Highest $: 580,000 Median $: 340,000 and other groups convened to Lowest $: 170,000 Average $: 354,882 ico Attorney General Marisela www.oag.ca.gov/human-trafficking. ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 359 Accolade Drive 94577 $408,000 3 1599 2002 11-15-12 747 Elsie Avenue 94577 $341,500 3 1190 1941 11-16-12 2460 Fiji Way 94577 $382,500 4 1466 1961 11-16-12 712 Raineer Court 94577 $560,000 6 2806 2005 11-20-12 1689 Regent Drive 94577 $580,000 4 2889 1968 11-15-12 21 Sunnyside Drive #A 94577 $260,000 2 1242 1935 11-20-12 Fracking disclosure bill 703 Tivoli Street 94577 $569,000 4 2646 2004 11-19-12 1526 140th Avenue 94578 $285,000 3 1319 1946 11-20-12 Legislation seeks to shine more light on chemicals, water used in hydraulic fracturing process 14101 East 14th Street #106 94578 $170,000 2 1000 1986 11-19-12 2019 Manchester Road 94578 $340,000 4 1365 1947 11-16-12 14816 Martell Avenue 94578 $398,000 3 1422 1953 11-16-12 SUBMITTED BY JEFF BARBOSA 873 Portola Drive 94578 $285,000 3 1136 1956 11-15-12 15229 Vera Avenue 94578 $256,000 2 1139 1947 11-16-12 Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) introduced a new bill on December 3, 2012 to re- 15323 Dewey Street 94579 $308,000 2 858 1950 11-20-12 quire the public disclosure of chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process. AB 7 would also require 15238 Inverness Street 94579 $270,000 3 1241 1952 11-16-12 1476 Trojan Avenue 94579 $280,000 3 1241 1952 11-15-12 details on the amount of water used in the fracking process and its disposition. It is Wieckowski’s second 1217 Victor Avenue 94579 $340,000 3 1497 1951 11-16-12 attempt to focus more attention on the controversial process. “The public has a right to know the type of chemicals that are being pumped underground in case SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 06 there is a leak or contamination,” Wieckowski said. “Our state has done a poor job of collecting this im- Highest $: 369,000 Median $: 330,000 Lowest $: 250,000 Average $: 328,167 portant information and the public is demanding answers.” ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Under Wieckowski’s AB 7, companies would be required to disclose a complete list of names, chemi- 1342 Culver Place 94580 $250,000 3 1457 1972 11-16-12 cal numbers and maximum concentrations of each chemical used in the fracking process. Some of the 171 Paseo Grande 94580 $369,000 3 1205 1951 11-15-12 bill’s requirements include the trade name, supplier, a brief description of the intended purpose of each 1552 Via Amigos 94580 $350,000 3 1249 1955 11-16-12 additive contained in the hydraulic fracturing fluid, the total volume of carrier fluid used during hy- 1801 Via Amigos 94580 $350,000 3 1569 1955 11-15-12 draulic fracturing, the source, volume and disposition of all water used during the process and a compre- 15827 Via Pinale 94580 $320,000 3 1000 1944 11-16-12 hensive report from the Division of Oil and Gas to the Legislature by January 1, 2016. 1215 Via San Juan 94580 $330,000 3 1050 1951 11-16-12 In 2012, Wieckowski’s fracking bill was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee but the controversy surrounding the lack of information at the state level helped push the Divi- 39737 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 sion of Oil and Gas to begin drafting regulations on hydraulic 510-494-1999 fax 510-796-2462 fracturing. [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com “I intend to craft this legislation to work in conjunction with the Division’s regulations,” Wieckowski said. “Californi- q Subscription Form 12 Months for $75 ans deserve a disclosure bill on fracking that is worthy of our PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY q Renewal - 12 months for $50 state’s strong history of environmental protection.”

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continued from page 12 Silicon Valley’s light rail among least efficient Top US gun continued from page 12 train services in Pittsburgh and Dallas. Even light-rail systems in Minneapolis, Houston, Newark, N.J., and Phoenix operate less than the VTA but carry more passen- lobby wants gers. Several U.S. cities that are smaller than San Jose – including St. Louis, Salt Lake City and Portland, Ore. – feature light-rail sys- tems with more riders than VTA. The service has become more expensive, less efficient and less popular than first thought, the newspaper concluded. armed officers ``It is an unmitigated disaster and a waste of taxpayer money,’’ Tom Rubin, an Oakland, Calif.-based mass transit consultant said. ``I think the original concept was very seriously flawed.’’ in schools Information from: San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News, http://www.mercurynews.com partments, in U.S. schools, according to Mo Canady, executive di- rector of the National Association of School Resource Officers. Milpitas Police arrest prowling suspects Gun rights advocates on Capitol Hill had no immediate comment. They will have to walk a tough road between pres- sure from the powerful NRA, backed by an army of passionate supporters, and outrage over the Sandy Hook deaths that has already swayed some in Congress to adjust their public views. A CNN/ORC poll taken this week found 52 percent of Americans favor major restrictions on guns or making all guns illegal. Forty-six percent of people questioned said government and society can take action to prevent future gun violence, up 13 percentage points from two years ago in the wake of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, that killed six and wounded then Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Since the Connecticut slayings, Obama has demanded ac- tion against U.S. gun violence and has called on the NRA to join the effort. Moving quickly after several congressional gun- rights supporters said they would consider new legislation to Henry Cruz Henry Arellano Jeremiah O’Brien control firearms, the president said this week he wants propos- als that he can take to Congress next month. SUBMITTED BY SGT. TRISH YOUNG southbound toward Mattos Drive. stance. Milpitas police department credits Obama has already asked Congress to reinstate an assault On December 17, 2012 at 12:37 a.m., Officers surrounded the area and ar- the quick reactions of the caller for imme- weapons ban that expired in 2004 and to pass legislation that Milpitas police officers responded to a 9- rested Jeremiah O’Brien of Milpitas as he diately calling 9-1-1, and providing de- would stop people from purchasing firearms from private sell- 1-1 call of a suspicious person in a yard exited through a side gate of a residence tailed information to the dispatchers as ers without background checks. Obama also has indicated he on Lacey Dr. knocking on a bedroom on Mattos Drive. Officers conducted a the main reason the suspects were cap- wants Congress to pursue the possibility of limiting high-ca- wall. The caller remained on the line with yard-to-yard search and located Henry tured in this incident and encourages pacity firearms magazines. the dispatchers and provided a clothing Cruz of Milpitas hiding in a flower bed in everyone to call 9-1-1 as soon as they see Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein said former President description as well as up-to-date informa- the front yard of a residence on Mattos or hear any suspicious activity. Bill Clinton called her with an offer to help get an assault tion on the direction of travel of the sus- Drive. All three suspects were taken into Anyone with any information regard- weapons ban reinstated. Clinton signed such a ban into law in picious person. The caller then told the custody without incident. ing this investigation or other similar inci- 1994, but it expired after 10 years. dispatcher the suspicious person had The suspects were booked into the dents occurring in our city is encouraged Feinstein said she’s not opposed to having armed guards at walked away and was breaking into a Santa Clara County jail on various to call the Milpitas Police Department at schools, but she called the NRA proposal a distraction from neighbor’s house. Milpitas police officers charges. Henry Arellano was booked for (408) 586-2400. Information can be what she said was the real problem: ``easy access to these located the suspicious person, who was prowling, possession of drug parapherna- given anonymously by calling the Crime killing machines’’ that are far ``more powerful and lethal’’ than identified as Henry Arellano of Milpitas, lia and being under the influence of a Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or via the the guns that were banned under the old law. hiding behind a trash can on the side yard controlled substance. Jeremiah O’Brien Milpitas Police Department website at: Associated Press writers Andrew DeMillo in Little Rock, Arkansas, of the neighbor’s home. Officers searched was booked for trespassing and Henry http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/govern- and Alicia A. Caldwell in Washington contributed to this report. the backyard of the neighbor’s house and Cruz was booked for prowling and being ment/police/crime_tip.asp heard the sound of people jumping fences under the influence of a controlled sub- January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33 continued from page 1 German Shepherds brought in for po- Searches are another K-9 use in ob- lice work are between 17 months and two scured areas, such as a field of heavy brush years old. Witmer-Tyson keeps track of the where an armed suspect may be hiding, medical history, lineage and ancestry. It “We’re sitting ducks if he is waiting for us,” Mavrakis states. “We give every op- portunity for the guy to come out... every opportunity. When that doesn’t happen, out goes the police dog. The dog will find the suspect, who may be lying low and playing possum. Standing next to him, is the K-9 dog. If the suspect doesn’t move, neither does the dog.” Yes, K-9 dogs can, and sometimes do, bite; 400 pounds bite pressure per square inch, on direct orders - a hand sign or ver- bally. But usually, Hoppe explains, “the per- son sees the dog and becomes compliant. We’ve had thousands of experiences like that.” K-9 dogs and their handlers are a for- ever team. The bond is intense. “The dog becomes part of your life, part of your family,” says Canine Officer Jackman. “Eliot finds bad guys, lost kids, more quickly than a regular officer. Becoming a Canine Officer has always been my goal and dream.” Mavrakis entered police work as a po- lice explorer in Union City. Hired in Newark 12 years ago, he wanted to be a Officer Pat Smith and K9 Henk (retired), Sergeant Mike Carroll, Commander Donna Shearn, Officer Ray Hoppe and K9 Uras, Sergeant (retired) Al Lewis, and Officer Britain Jackman and K9 Eliot Canine Officer from the start. A year ago, he got Ares. “These dogs are unbelievably People often ask, “Why are German Ray Hoppe, Newark’s Canine Coordinator smart,” he emphasizes. “But they are dogs. Shepherds used so often as police dogs?” who owns the now retired K-9, Uras. “K-9 does cost a bit more, but there is better They want to be dogs. They like to chew Police dogs have many shapes and cate- dogs are used to apprehend, but also to breeding control. on stuff. Ares has shredded my gloves, his gories: Detector dogs, often Labrador retriev- visit classrooms and meet children.” After adoption, training begins and toys. The first thing he did in our house ers and golden retrievers, are trained to sniff Newark’s K-9s are acquired from Euro- continues throughout an animal’s five-to- was pee on the rug.” Now potty-trained, out bombs and narcotics, fire- starters, and pean German Shepherd specialists Wit- seven year K-9 service. Constant training Ares lives in the Mavrakis home, with his victim bodies. Bloodhounds are tireless track- mer-Tyson; they are given basic training in emphasizes narcotics search, criminal ap- family including a cat that he likes. ers. Other K-9s might be Belgian Malinois, the Czech Republic. Upon request, up to prehension and building search and deter- K-9 Eliot lives with the Jackman family, Dobermans, Rottweiler’s and others. five dogs are brought to a special German rent. “For example,” says Canine but in a custom 6-foot by 20 foot-long But the German Shepherd is prized for Shepherd kennel in Menlo Park, CA. The Coordinator Hoppe, “If a person is being kennel outdoors. His outdoor companion: its agility, fearlessness and obedience. They potential handler and other officers review very verbally aggressive, and seems to be a tortoise. are also selected because of their unique the K-9 recruits in the field for courage, getting increasingly agitated, perhaps tries Canine Coordinator Hoppe’s K-9 dog versatility. They are excellent trackers for shyness, and reactions to agitation. “They to obtain an officer’s gun, it becomes a po- named Uras has been retired for two years, finding missing children, can be taught to showed us several dogs,” Officer Mavrakis tentially dangerous situation. A radio “But he is always ready to go. He goes with sniff for bombs and for drugs, etc…along recalls. “Ares was 18 months old, and the transmitter allows the K-9 dog to leave the us on vacations, camping, in the back seat with their high protective drive. “German smallest dog there. But smaller is good for car and come to the officer. All of a sudden of our truck. But when he hears a police Shepherds are also more social,” explains getting into small places or into a car.” there is an attitude change.” siren, Urasstill gets excited,” just in case.

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ontemporary Bay Area artist Matt Ritchie’s work is featured in the first Olive Hyde Art Gallery show of 2013, opening January 4 and running through February 2. A reception providing the public with Can opportunity to meet the artist will be held at the Fremont gallery on Friday, January 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ritchie, through his meticulous, detailed art strives to tell stories, narratives, or make observations on a variety of themes. Working in several mediums, including ball point pen, paint, wood, paper, ink, and plastic, he enjoys creat- ing miniatures as well as large images, often signing his work as “matt136.” He has done skateboard graphics, album covers, game board designs, animation, character design, comic books, clothing, and more. During the last five years, Ritchie has focused on producing work and cu- Matt Ritchie Retrospectacle rating and designing shows for gallery exhibits throughout Multimedia Exhibition the Bay Area as well as in Los Angeles, Austin, Brooklyn, Jan 4 - Feb 2 London, England, and Naples, Italy. Thursday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. Influenced by Renaissance art, Victorian era images, master printmakers, cartoons, comics, pop art, animals, Opening reception and music, Ritchie is fascinated with the messages that ob- Friday, Jan 11 servers glean from his work, taking pleasure in hearing an 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. individual’s discoveries. A graduate of California State University Hayward in Olive Hyde Art Gallery 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in art, Ritchie lives in Cas- 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont tro Valley, California, with his wife and son. In addition to (510) 791-4357 working as a freelance professional artist and gallery artist, www.fremont.gov/Art/OliveHydeArtGallery he also serves as a park ranger for the City of Fremont. January 1, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 34

Hayward Animal Shelter staff with donation checks from Hayward SantaCon 2012

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Hayward’s first SantaCon was held December 8, 2012 in Downtown Hayward in support of the Hayward Animal Shelter. Three Hayward estab- lishments welcomed participants - The Turf Club, The Bistro and Kupe Restaurant & Lounge which hosted the Best Santa/Ms. Santa Suit Contest. SantaCon Hayward 2012 attracted approximately 40 people from throughout the East Bay and the number of participants is expected to dou- ble in 2013. Not only did this festive event support and promote local busi- nesses, it raised $250 for the Hayward Animal Shelter. We look forward to welcoming many more participants, including busi- nesses, for SantaCon 2013 which is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2013. The Hayward Animal Shelter is located at 16 Barnes Court, Hayward, and open Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. For holiday hours, call (510) 293-7200. Donations are appreciated and adoptions take place throughout the year. For more information about the Hayward Animal Shelter, visit www.HaywardAnimals.org. For more details about SantaCon, visit http://SantaCon.info/

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