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e entertained and educated as professional paranormal claims in- vestigators, Bryan & Baxter kick off the next installment of BOhlone College’s Psychology Speaker Series, Monday, April 1. If there is a polar opposite to the Ghostbusters, it’s these two “urban myth and legend busters,” investigating and exposing pseudoscientific and para- normal claims as either a hoax intended to extract money from your wal- lets or just something scary designed to raise the hackles on the back of your neck. The two investigators use sound scientific methods to investigate everything from phony claims of people “in touch with the other side,” to ghosts, poltergeists and UFOs. They have verified the absolute normalcy of such sacrosanct haunted sites as the Stanley Hotel, known worldwide as the site of Stephen King’s film “The Shining,” with a “reputation” of its own as being haunted. continued on page 16

The many faces of Easter

BY MAURICIO SEGURA

Though symbolically linked to the Jewish passover, Easter or Pasch as it’s known among the Eastern Orthodox, is a Christian celebration commemorating the resurrec- tion of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. However, the approach to its SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS celebration and customs vary from country to country and religious denomination. Easter is the culmination of what termed the Passion of the Christ. A 40-day period “Five Palettes,” featuring the watercolors of five Bay Area artists opens with a recep- of prayer, fasting, and penance known as Lent, ends with Holy Week, culminating in tion at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery on Friday March 29. three final days. These days are known as Easter Triduum, Holy Triduum, Paschal Five women, all members of the California Watercolor Association and accepted Triduum, or quite simply “The Three Days.” Maundy Thursday (the vigil of Good Fri- into numerous CWA member art shows, have gathered weekly for six years to paint, day) begins on Thursday evening to commemorate the Lord’s Supper, where Jesus broke critique, share techniques, and experience the joy of working together. Each artist ex- bread with the disciples and revealed that one of them continued on page 5 presses herself in her own style. continued on page 14

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At an upcoming Diabetes Matters seminar, Dr. Prasad Katta, a Washington Hospital endocrinologist, will present a comprehensive overview of diabetes management for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. He will discuss risk factors for complications and how to keep those risk factors under control when he presents “ABCs of Diabetes” on Thursday, April 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. The seminar will f you have diabetes, you know how im- plained. “I also like to talk about D and E be held at the Conrad E. portant it is keeping it under control. – diet and exercise.” Anderson, M.D. Audito- IThe chronic disease causes blood sugar Diabetes occurs when the body does rium, 2500 Mowry Avenue (glucose) levels to rise, which can damage not produce enough insulin or is not able (Washington West), in blood vessels and other organs in the body to use it properly. Insulin is a hormone Fremont. causing serious health issues, including needed to convert sugar, starches, and heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve other food into energy. When this process death rate from heart disease is two to four They inhibit an enzyme that is involved in damage, and eye disease. doesn’t work properly, glucose levels in the times higher for people with diabetes than the production of cholesterol.” ‘There are a number of factors that in- blood can get too high. for people without the disease, according Dr. Katta said there are newer diabetes crease the risk for these complications,” The A1C is a test that measures the av- to the American Heart Association. medications that act on the pancreas to said Dr. Prasad Katta, a local endocrinolo- erage amount of glucose in the blood over “We treat patients with diabetes who produce more insulin or make insulin gist and member of the Washington Hos- a three month period. According to Katta, have these risk factors as aggressively as we work betters. Others reduce the amount of pital medical staff. “People with diabetes it is the best way to determine how well di- would treat patients who have had a heart glucose released from the liver. have to keep these risk factors under con- abetes is being controlled over time. attack,” Dr. Katta said. “We want blood “Many of these medications work in trol with a combination of medications, “People with diabetes need to check their pressure to be less than 130 over 80. Bad combination with others,” he added. “You diet, and exercise.” blood sugar every day,” Dr. Katta explained. cholesterol should be less than 70. Good need to work with your physician to deter- He will discuss some of those risk factors “That helps you to know how your blood cholesterol should be over 40 for women mine the right treatment plan for you.” when he presents “ABCs of Diabetes” on sugar is reacting to what you are doing. The and over 50 for men.” Diet and Exercise Thursday, April 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. The A1C is important for knowing whether your He will talk about some of the medica- While medications are critical for keep- seminar is part of Washington Hospital’s free diabetes is under control.” tions that are available to control these risk ing diabetes and the associated risk factors monthly Diabetes Matters education series Risk Factors factors as well as some of the new medica- under control, diet and exercise are also and will be held at the Conrad E. Anderson, Blood pressure and cholesterol are criti- tions on the market to treat diabetes. part of the equation. What you eat affects M.D. Auditorium, 2500 Mowry Avenue cal because when their levels get too high, “Most patients need more than one med- blood glucose levels as well as blood pres- (Washington West), in Fremont. they dramatically increase the risk for coro- ication to control blood pressure,” Dr. Katta sure and cholesterol. “The ABCs include the A1C, blood nary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, explained. “The most important medications pressure, and cholesterol,” Dr. Katta ex- and narrowing of arteries. In fact, the for lowering cholesterol are called statins. continued on page 10

InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com

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3/26/13 3/27/13 3/28/13 3/29/13 3/30/13 3/31/13 4/1/13 George Mark Children's 12:00 PM House - A New Way 12:00 AM Movement Disorders, Strengthen Your Back! Home? Hip Pain in the Young and Diabetes Matters: Vacation Living Well with Diabetes: Parkinson's Disease, Learn to Improve Your 12:30 PM Middle-Aged Adult or Travel Plans? Overcoming Challenges Inside Washington Hospital: Tremors and Epilepsy? Back Fitness Treatment Options for 12:30 AM Washington Township Center Knee Problems for Sleep Disorders 1:00 PM Minimally Invasive Treat- 1:00 AM ment for Common Washington Women's Women's Health Confer- Women's Health Gynecologic Conditions Voices InHealth: Minimally Invasive Surgery Center: Cancer Genetic ence: Age Appropriate Conference: Can Lifestyle 1:30 PM Healthy Pregnancy for Lower Back Disorders Reduce the Risk of Voices InHealth: New Counseling Screenings 1:30 AM Surgical Options for Cancer? Breast Cancer Treatment 2:00 PM Disaster Preparedness 2:00 AM What You Should Know Do You Have Sinus About Carbs and Food 2:30 PM Problems? Labels Community Based Senior 2:30 AM Washington Township Washington Township Supportive Services Washington Township Health Care District Health Care District Keeping Your Heart on the Health Care District 3:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting Right Beat Board Meeting 3:00 AM March 13th, 2013 March 13th, 2013 (New) March 13, 2013 Turning 65? Get To 3:30 PM Know Medicare 3:30 AM Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Disease 4:00 PM 4:00 AM Community Based Senior Keys to Healthy Eyes Supportive Services Your Concerns InHealth: Turning 65? Get To Don't Let Back Pain Pediatric Care – The 4:30 PM Know Medicare Sideline You 4:30 AM Pre-School Years Financial Scams: How to Your Concerns InHealth: 5:00 PM Protect Yourself Senior Scam Prevention Voices InHealth: 5:00 AM Treatment Options for Demystifying the Radiation Knee Problems Do You Have Sinus Your Concerns InHealth: Oncology Center 5:30 PM Problems? Get Back On Your Feet: Senior Scam Prevention Cataracts and Diabetic Diabetes Matters: 5:30 AM New Treatment Options for Eye Conditions Diabetes Resources (New) Ankle Conditions 6:00 PM Diabetes Matters: 6:00 AM DiabetesResources Keys to Healthy Eyes Minimally Invasive Diabetes Matters: Top (New) Surgery for Lower Back Shingles 6:30 PM Foods for Heart Health Disorders 6:30 AM Washington Township Washington Township Keeping Your Heart Health Care District Health Care District Heart Healthy Eating on the Right Beat 7:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting After Surgery and Beyond (New) 7:00 AM March 13th, 2013 March 13th, 2013 Strengthen Your Back! Diabetes Matters: Dia- Learn to Improve Your 7:30 PM betes Viewpoint 7:30 AM Back Fitness Raising Awareness About Voices InHealth: Stroke Influenza and Other Radiation Safety 8:00 PM Contagious Respiratory 8:00 AM Conditions Diabetes Matters: Turning 65? Get To Know Diabetes Matters: Top Ins and Outs of Glucose 8:30 PM Medicare Foods for Heart Health 8:30 AM Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Monitoring Washington Township Resources (New) Washington Township Health Care District Health Care District Peripheral Vascular 9:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment 9:00 AM March 13, 2013 March 13, 2013 The Weight to Success Keeping Your Heart & Percutaneous Healthy Nutrition Arthritis: Do I Have One of on the Right Beat (Under the Skin) 9:30 PM for Your Heart 100 Types? (New) Treatment How to Maintain a 9:30 AM Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key 10:00 PM Voices InHealth: New 10:00 AM Surgical Options for Breast Diabetes Matters: GERD & Your Risk of Diabetes Matters: Cancer Treatment 10:30 PM Diabetes Viewpoint Esophageal Cancer Diabetes Viewpoint Raising Awareness About 10:30 AM Alzheimer's Disease Caring for an Older Adult: Stroke 11:00 PM Everything You Need to 11:00 AM Know about Caregiving Do You Suffer From Varicose Veins and Chronic Your Concerns InHealth: Breathing Problems? Venous Disease Superbugs: Are We Pediatric Care – The Chronic Obstructive 11:30 PM Winning the Germ War? 11:30 AM Pre-School Years Fitting Physical Activity Into Voices InHealth: The Legacy Pulmonary Disease or Your Day Strength Training System Asthma March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 3

Brothers Share an Uncommon Life Experience with Hip Replacement

any siblings share a variety of ment program with no improvement. For- characteristics, interests and ex- tunately, the chiropractor refunded Mike’s Mperiences. Brothers Glen and payments when the treatment did not Mike Lenhart are no exception. work. He subsequently made an appoint- Both brothers are nearly life-long resi- ment at Stanford Medical Center, where dents of Fremont, moving here as young they took new X-rays and told him he had children with their parents in 1967. Fol- arthritis and needed a hip replacement. lowing in their father’s footsteps, each Rather than seek treatment at Stanford, brother now runs his own deli in San Jose: though, Mike decided to go to the IJRR at father Michael owns The Sourdough Washington Hospital. Eatery, Glen owns The Freshly Baked “Dr. Sah and Dr. Dearborn have well- Eatery, and Mike owns California Sour- known reputations in the Bay Area for dough. Glen and Mike also share a love of being the best at what they do, specializing soccer, having played the sport competi- in knee and hip replacement,” Mike says. Brothers Mike (left) and Glen (right) Lenhart both had minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at the In- tively throughout childhood, adolescence “I wanted to see the best. I went to Wash- stitute for Joint Restoration and Research (IJRR) at Washington Hospital. Their surgeries were performed and early adulthood. ington Hospital because they have state-of- on the same day by the same orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Alexander Sah (center). That mutual love of soccer and the the-art equipment and the new joint physically demanding work at their delis facility associated with them. It also is five it kept getting worse, I went to my regular down the surface of the thighbone and in- may have contributed to their latest shared minutes from my house, which made it doctor, who took X-rays and diagnosed serting an implant. Resurfacing implants, experience of painful, chronic hip arthritis. convenient. Once I found Dr. Sah, I didn’t arthritis in my left hip. I had heard about they note, are not as durable as total hip They even shared the same cure – mini- consider any other doctors or hospitals.” Dr. Sah and Dr. Dearborn from Mike, as implants. Also, today’s techniques for min- mally invasive hip replacement surgery at Dr. Sah examined Mike and his X-rays well as one of my deli customers who had imally invasive hip replacement surgery the Institute for Joint Restoration and Re- and agreed that he needed a hip replace- gone through a hip replacement. So I took dramatically reduce the amount of post- search (IJRR) at Washington Hospital. ment, but encouraged him to postpone my X-rays to Dr. Sah, and he said I was a operative pain and significantly shorten Their surgeries were performed on the surgery for a while. candidate for hip replacement, too. Then the hospital stay and recovery period. same day by the same orthopedic surgeon, “After meeting with Dr. Sah, he told me he told me just what he had told Mike – Glen and Mike both finally reached the Dr. Alexander Sah. that because of my age, I should put it off that I would know when it was the right point Dr. Sah had predicted: They knew it “I don’t think we’ve ever performed hip until I couldn’t take the pain any more,” time to have the surgery. He was right.” was time for hip replacement. replacement surgery on brothers on the Mike recalls. “His first concern was for me, Glen put his surgery off for two years. Part 2 of the Lenhart Brothers’ Story same day before,” says Dr. Sah. “It’s also not about getting to do surgery. He said I “I got several massages, and they didn’t Learn how the brothers fared after their not terribly common to do hip replace- would know when it was time to have sur- help,” he says. “Exercising didn’t make it hip replacement surgeries. In part 2, to be ments in men who are so young – Glen is gery. That impressed me. After seeing any better. I ate ibuprophen like candy, published in an upcoming issue of the Tri- 52 and Mike is 49. I encouraged them to other doctors who wanted to do surgery and ended up with stomach ulcers. Then I City Voice, Mike and Glen discuss how wait as long as possible, and they were hes- right away for the wrong reasons, I finally got a few cortisone injections that pro- they prepared for their surgeries and the itant to take time off work for surgery got a doctor whose main job is performing vided temporary relief, including one in- impact of total hip replacement on each of since they run their own businesses.” surgery, and he wants me to wait. How jection last July just before my wife their lives. Serving as Co-Medical Director of the many times do you hear a surgeon say, Victoria and I went on vacation to Mon- IJRR with Dr. John Dearborn, Dr. Sah ‘Hold off on surgery?’ That’s unheard of!” treal – where my parents had lived years joined the Center for Joint Replacement at Dr. Sah proceeded to treat Mike with ago and where I was born. The relief from Do You Have Achy Knees? Washington Hospital in 2008 after com- cortisone injections to provide relief from that injection lasted only for the week we pleting a five-year orthopedic residency the pain. Mike also would see Dr. Sah oc- were in Montreal. To help people in the community learn more about osteoarthritis and the and a one-year fellowship in minimally in- casionally at the ice rink where their two “It got so that I had trouble lifting my latest advances in knee replacement vasive hip and knee surgery. Younger sons played hockey together. leg, and I had a severe limp,” Glen contin- brother Mike became one of Dr. Sah’s pa- ”I would talk with Dr. Sah at the ice surgery, Washington Hospital is ues. “Nothing relieved the pain, and I got sponsoring a free Health & Wellness tients that year. rink, and he was always very personable tired of having people ask me why I was seminar featuring Dr. Sah and his fellow “My symptoms started in my right leg and approachable,” Mike says. “He always limping. I considered trying surgery to orthopedic surgeon and medical about five years ago, with intermittent, answered any and all questions and just have the hip joint resurfaced, but I figured co-director of the Institute for Joint sharp pains in my thigh,” Mike says. “As told me to wait it out as long as I could. I it would just postpone the need for a hip Restoration and Research, Dr. John the pain increased, I decided to see a doc- took his advice.” replacement. I didn’t want to go through Dearborn. The seminar is scheduled for tor. The first doctor I saw told me I needed In the meantime, Glen was developing surgery twice.” Friday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the back surgery. I wasn’t sold on her diagno- symptoms of hip problems, too, and he For arthritic damage to the hip joint, Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium sis, and I definitely was not eager to have began seeing Dr. Sah in November 2010. Dr. Sah and his colleague Dr. Dearborn in the Washington West Building at 2500 Mowry Avenue back surgery.” “The pain would move around,” Glen believe total hip replacement is a less inva- Mike decided to try chiropractic treat- explains. “Sometimes it was in my hip; in Fremont. Register online at sive and more effective option than “resur- www.whhs.com/event/class-registration. ment first, going through a six-week treat- sometimes it was in the groin area. When facing” procedures that involve grinding

Recovery from Stroke—Rehab Is the Key There’s a good reason why the Stroke Program at Washington Hospital dedicates resources and energy to educating the commu- nity and working to help the public prevent stroke, according to program Medical Director Ash Jain, M.D.

At an upcoming stroke education session, Washington Hospital clinicians will discuss stroke rehabilitation and care after stroke. Chronic problems that stroke survivors must overcome and the toll stroke takes on caregivers will also be addressed. To learn more, plan to attend the Free Stroke Education Series seminar next Tuesday, April 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, (Washington West building) located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. To register, visit www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070.

“Stroke remains the leading cause of long-term disability and a top-four killer in the United States,” he says. “If we can help community members prevent this truly devastating disease process, that is always the ideal outcome.” continued on page 10 Page 4 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013 March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 5

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bility restrictions apply. Review the full ap- would eventually betray him. This is Easter Musical Outreach SUBMITTED BY JULIE MACHADO plication for complete eligibility require- followed by Good Friday, a remem- Mar 28 – 30 ments. brance of Jesus’ passion and death by 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and The Alameda County Arts Commission Complete application information is crucifixion at Calvary according to the 7:30 p.m. invites artists from the nine counties of the available at www.acgov.org/arts (click on Gospels of the New Testament of the Neighborhood Church San Francisco Bay Area to apply for poten- “Opportunities”) or call (510) 208-9646 to Bible. Holy Saturday commemorates 20600 John Dr., Castro Valley tial inclusion in the 2013 Artist Registry, a receive the information by mail. To be con- the day Jesus spent lying in his tomb, (510) 537-4690 prequalified artist pool that will be used for sidered for these opportunities, artists must also regarded as Black Saturday in the www.3crosses.org upcoming public art opportunities. The op- register and submit an application through Philippines. Finally, Easter Sunday cele- portunities may include exterior and interior the CaFÉ website, www.callforentry.org brates the resurrection and transforma- Egg Olympics projects, be appropriate for artists working (search for “Alameda County” in the list of tion into the savior. Saturday, Mar 30 in a variety of materials and styles, and have current calls). The application deadline is The dates of Easter and its holidays 10 a.m. – noon a range of project budgets. Many of the op- April 30 (10:59 p.m. Pacific Time). are known as movable feasts, meaning Mission Springs Community Church portunities will be for artists to make a new Artists may attend a meeting to learn that they do not fall on any fixed date 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont series of smaller artworks in the studio, more about the Alameda County Arts Com- on the Gregorian or Julian calendars. (510) 490-0446 therefore, artists who make two-dimen- mission’s Public Art Program, the project The first Council of Nicea (a council of www.msccfremont.org sional, low-relief, or wall sculptural artwork opportunities associated with the Artist Reg- Christian bishops who convened in 325 Free are encouraged to apply. Specific project istries, and to receive general information A.D.) established the date as the first sites include: San Lorenzo Library Expan- about submitting an application through Sunday after the full moon (the Paschal Easter Egg Hunt sion Project, East County Hall of Justice CaFÉ. Attendance is optional. The next Full Moon) following the March Equi- Saturday, Mar 30 (Dublin), Highland Hospital (Oakland), meeting will be held Monday, April 1, from nox. In Western Christianity, this Sun- 9:30 a.m. – noon and other sites to be determined. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the San Lorenzo Li- day can fall on any date between March Bridges Community Church There are public art opportunities for a brary, located at 395 Paseo Grande in San 22 and April 25. 505 Driscoll Rd., Fremont wide range of artists such as: making art- Lorenzo. Just as Christmas is celebrated (510) 651-2030 work which contributes to healing environ- throughout the world by non-Chris- www.bridgescc.org ments, artists interested in collaborating Alameda County Arts Commission’s Pub- tians, Easter has taken secular signifi- Free with diverse communities, artists working in lic Art Program cance as well. People color eggs, a variety of durable materials, emerging Monday, Apr 1 organize egg hunts, and have inserted Easter Egg Hunt and Bonnet Parade artists creating small to mid-sized framed 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. springtime icons including the Easter Saturday, Mar 30 artworks, and established artists who have San Lorenzo Library Bunny with a basket of eggs. Why 9 a.m. completed major public art commissions. 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo eggs… why rabbits? Kennedy Park This opportunity includes artists in (510) 208-9646 Hundreds of years ago, it was be- 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, www.acgov.org/arts lieved that rabbits were hermaphrodites. (510) 888-0211 Solano, Sonoma, San Francisco, San Mateo, www.callforentry.org The idea that they could reproduce www.haywardrec.org and Santa Clara Counties. Additional eligi- without loss of virginity was associated with the Virgin Mary. Rabbits were Spring Egg Hunt often depicted in paintings of Mary and Saturday, Mar 30 Child, an additional association to the 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Survey Trinity. Perhaps, this prompted Georg Kennedy Community Center and Franck von Frankenau’s 1682 children’s Park Parking fee collection book depicting the Easter Hare bringing 1333 Decoto Rd., Union City eggs to all the poor children. Easter eggs (510) 675-5329 SUBMITTED BY BRANDI CHILDRESS are given to celebrate Easter or spring- www.unioncity.org time, common during Eastertide sym- Tickets: $10 advance, $13 at the door The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is researching parking fee collection bolizing the empty tomb of Jesus. Like a technology for the Berryessa Extension Project to ensure campus and garage designs sup- tomb, the shell appears solid yet a living Easter Egg Hunt port the extension from an operational, financial and passenger experience perspective. bird emerges from it. Similarly, for Saturday, Mar 30 As part of this research, VTA seeks input from existing and future BART riders regarding Christians, it serves as a reminder that 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. parking experiences. Jesus rose from the grave. Originally the Christ Community Church From Monday, March 25 to Friday March 29, 2013, a link to the survey (available in eggs were colored red to symbolize the of Milpitas English, Spanish, Chinese and Punjabi) is available at blood of Jesus. 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas www.vta.org/bart/index_survey.html. Easter has many faces, but whether (408) 240-7920 The survey will also be administered at the Fremont and West Dublin BART stations celebrated in prayer and meditation www.cccmilpitas.org during peak commute times, 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Monday, or with colorful eggs, it is a joyous Free (please bring bag of March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, 2013. The first 300 participants to complete the en- occasion. individually-wrapped candy) tire survey at the two stations will receive a $5 Peets Coffee card. Page 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

THEATRE

SUBMITTED BY BOB MILLER lish a bit of normalcy in their ones.” The title of the play 2000. In 2005 he was honored by St. Mary’s College, UC Davis, lives but are moving inescapably comes from the idea that photo- the American Academy of Arts and Los Medanos College, Marin The Douglas Morrisson The- in two different directions, and graphs capture a specific mo- Letters with an Award in Literature Theatre Company, and a variety atre (DMT) is excited to intro- discovering how difficult it is to ment, that they freeze time. and by the National Foundation for of high schools throughout San duce the second production in erase the past. Margulies’s drama “Time Stands Still” was com- Jewish Culture with its Award in Francisco and the East Bay. the 2013-2014 “Bare Bones” cleverly contrasts Sarah’s and missioned and given its world Literary Arts. The play (appropriate for ages staged reading series, “Time James’s relationship with that of premiere by the Geffen Playhouse An award-winning director, 16 and up) will have one perform- Stands Still,” by Donald Mar- their good friend Richard, a news in Los Angeles in February 2009. theatre maker, and theatre educa- ance, Tuesday, April 2 at 8 p.m. at gulies, a keenly observed drama magazine editor, and Mandy, his The play was produced on tor, Susannah Martin has directed the Douglas Morrisson Theatre. exploring the complex relation- much-younger, very naïve, and Broadway in January 2010 by the for Shotgun Players, A.C.T., Au- Tickets are $10 (open seating), and ship between two couples. slightly dopey new girlfriend. Manhattan Theatre Club, di- rora Theatre Company, Boxcar are available through the Box Office “Time Stands Still” tells the “What I tried to do with this rected by Daniel Sullivan with a Theatre, Mugwumpin, Play- at (510) 881-6777 or online at story of Sarah, a photojournalist play,” said Margulies, “is capture cast featuring Laura Linney, Brian wright’s Foundation, Porchlight www.dmtonline.org. recuperating from injuries in- a sense of the way we live now, d’Arcy James, Eric Bogosian, and Theatre Company, Sonoma Time Stands Still curred while covering the war in to dramatize the things that Alicia Silverstone. County Rep, TheatreFIRST, and Tuesday, Apr 2 Iraq, and her partner James, a thinking, feeling, moral people Donald Margulies is a Pulitzer Town Hall Theatre Company, 8 p.m. foreign correspondent shell- are thinking about and struggle Prize-winning playwright and ad- among others. She has taught for Douglas Morrisson Theatre shocked from the horrors of the with the issues of how to be a junct professor at Yale University. the California Shakespeare The- 22311 N. Third St., Hayward war and guilt-ridden from having citizen of the world, how to His plays “Sight Unseen” and “The ater for the past eleven years and (510) 881-6777 returned to the United States show compassion, how to be in- Model Apartment” received Obie directed several productions for www.dmtonline.org shortly before Sarah’s accident. volved, how to be true to your- Awards, and “Dinner with Friends” their five-week summer conserva- Tickets: $10 Sarah and James work to reestab- self and your immediate loved won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in tory. Martin has also taught for Open seating Union City Transit School bus drivers Seeks Public who make an extra effort SUBMITTED BY KIM JARMER drivers. Students can describe just what makes their drivers so Comment special. The winning essays will be featured on the Thomas Every day, yellow school buses perform a heroic Built website when the judging is complete. SUBMITTED BY CITY OF UNION CITY achievement: they provide access to education for millions Entries must be postmarked by May 31. The child of children across the United States and Canada. They do who nominates the grand prize winner will receive a lap- The Draft 2013-2022 Short Range Transit Plan this while maintaining a safety record unequalled in the top computer, and the nominated driver will receive a (SRTP) is now ready for public review and comment. transportation industry. By itself, the bus driver’s job of $1,000 Visa® gift card. Grand prize winners and top fi- The SRTP includes a review of Union City Transit and delivering students to and from school safely is an impor- nalists also will receive Thomas Built Buses jackets. Win- Paratransit and its service area, an analysis of system tant one, yet some have found ways to go above and be- ners will be announced on the website by September 16. performance compared to adopted goals and objectives, yond on behalf of their young passengers. Thomas Built To enter the contest, visit www.thomasbus.com/contestfor service and fare recommendations, as well as capital im- Buses, a leading manufacturer of school buses in North complete rules and an entry form. provement and financial plans for a 10-year planning America, wants to hear about those special drivers. Completed forms and typed or legibly printed essays horizon. The public comment period will end with a Does your driver help you feel safe on the bus? Does should be mailed to: Children’s Choice Essay Contest, public hearing tentatively scheduled for the May 14, she know your name or start each day with a smile? Or HMH, 1435 W. Morehead St., Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 2013 City Council Meeting. encourage a spirit of sharing by organizing food, toy or 28208. To nominate your driver for School Bus Driver of The Draft Plan is available for review at community book drives? Does he celebrate special occasions? the Year, visit www.thomasbus.com/contestfor complete centers and on our website www.uctransit.org. A copy Now in its eighth year, students in kindergarten through rules and an entry form. of the draft plan will also be delivered to Mayor and sixth grade are invited to submit essays of at least 90 and no Learn more at www.thomasbus.com or at each Councilmember. more than 200 words to nominate their favorite school bus http://www.facebook.com/thomasbuiltbuses. March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7 Social Security March Madness at Social Security

BY MARIAELENA LEMUS SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST IN SAN JOSE

It’s that time of year! Basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness — a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, So- cial Security already has a winning “final four” of online services to cheer about: our new my Social Security serv- ice, the Retirement Estimator, online Benefit Application, and online Extra Help application! Let’s take a look at the lineup: 1. My Social Security is an online account that allows you quick access to your personal Social Security infor- mation. During your working years, once you create your online account, you can use my Social Security to ob- tain a copy of your Social Security Statement to check your earnings record and see estimates of the future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits you and your family may receive. If you already receive Social Security benefits, you can now sign into your account to view, save, and print your benefit verification letter, check your benefit payment information, and even change your address and phone number in our records. You also can start or change your direct deposit information. Check it out at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. 2. The Retirement Estimator is an easy way to get an instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits. Just key in some basic information and the Estimator will use information on your Social Security record, along with what you input, to give you a benefit estimate on the spot. You even can experi- ment with different scenarios, such as changing your future earnings and retirement date. Check it out in English at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator or in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov/calculador. 3. The online Benefit Application is the most convenient way to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. You can apply from the comfort of your home — it’s fast, easy, and secure. It’s so easy, in fact, it can take you as little as 15 minutes to apply online. In most cases, once your application is submitted elec- tronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if any further information is needed. Try it out when you’re ready to retire at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. 4. The online Extra Help application is an easy way to save about $4,000 a year on your Medicare pre- scription drug costs. To qualify for the Extra Help, you must be on Medicare, have limited income and re- sources, and live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp. Social Security’s online services continue to hold the top spots for customer satisfaction. In the recent American Customer Satisfaction Index quarterly report, Social Security continued to score higher than the best private online services, including Amazon. To learn more about our winning online services, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Go Social Security!

Nominations invited for Arts Leadership Awards

SUBMITTED BY RACHEL OSAJIMA physical challenge, religious or political affiliations. Nominations must be submitted by Alameda The Alameda County Arts Commission invites County residents. Each individual may submit one County residents to submit nominations for the 2013 nomination. Nominations must include a description Alameda County Arts Leadership Awards. This an- of the nominee’s major achievements contributing to nual program enables the Alameda County Arts the arts in the community and the residents of Commission to recognize five individuals, one from Alameda County; the impact and results of the each of the five districts of the Alameda County achievements; and other background information Board of Supervisors, for their outstanding achieve- about the nominee’s contributions to the Alameda ments and contributions impacting the arts commu- County arts community such as what distinguishes nity and the residents of Alameda County. Award the nominee from his/her peers or colleagues. Nomi- recipients will be presented to the Alameda County nations are due on Wednesday, May 29 and must be Board of Supervisors by the Arts Commission. submitted online at www.acgov.org/arts/awards Nominees must be residents of Alameda County. The Members of the Alameda County Arts Com- Nominees can be involved in any arts discipline includ- mission will review the nominations in July. Award ing, but not limited to, music, dance, visual arts, litera- recipients will be recognized in early October in con- ture, theater, film and video, traditional crafts and folk junction with the County’s celebration of California arts, and new media. Nominees may participate in a wide Arts Day and National Arts and Humanities Month. range of activities with an Alameda County based arts or- For more information, or to request the official nomi- ganization such as an artist, staff or board member, vol- nation instructions, contact the Office of the Arts Com- unteer, donor, supporter, advocate, etc. This award is mission at email: [email protected] or phone: open to all individuals, including youth, who live in (510) 208-9646. Alameda County regardless of race, color, national origin, Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

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Fremont Police Log were identified and arrested for and 5:00 p.m. A pry tool was used to prowling. There was no residential force open double french doors. Sev- SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD burglary on Porter but they did con- eral rooms were ransacked and loss fess to some auto burglaries in the was jewelry, iPad’s and other small March 16 area. Case investigated by electronics. Walmart received a short phone call Dooley/Leopardi. At approximately 3:10 a.m. offi- threatening that there was a bomb in March 18 cers responded to the Sundale South the store. Apparently Walmart in Union Officers were dispatched to an in- Apartments regarding tampering City had one a couple of weeks ago. terrupted burglary on View Point with mailboxes. Officers contacted a Walmart evacuated per their policy and Circle. The caller said three black security guard who stated that all we assisted with a search. Units cleared males tried to open the rear slider at mailboxes were secured at 2:00 a.m. there after about 45 min. the residence and ran when they saw during his next round, he found one Units responded to a report of a him. Witnesses in the area described bank of mailboxes in the front foyer fight and a stabbing at Best Western the suspect vehicle as a red, newer had been pried open and there was 5400 Mowry at approximately 9:50 model Cadillac Escalade. Investigated mail on the ground. The security p.m. Apparently an argument over a by Officer Peters. guard attempted to secure the mail- romantic issue broke out between A victim on St. Nicholas Ct came box and put the dropped mail back members of a large party of funeral at- home for lunch and found their front into the appropriate boxes. No leads tendees. One male was stabbed and door blocked by a chair. The victim or suspects at this time. was transported to a local trauma cen- kicked his door in and saw a suspect March 21 ter. Police are still actively working the running from the residence. Suspect An employee responded to an case and searching for the suspect. Sgt was described as an Asian male, ap- alarm call on Centralmont Ave and Epps is supervised this incident. The proximately 18 years old, wearing a was struck by a white/brown pickup uncooperative victim sustained non-life white t-shirt and black gloves. Sus- fleeing the area with its headlights threatening injuries. pect was last seen jumping the fence off. Ofc’s responded and found that Saddle Rack security stops some from the back yard. Investigated by the business had been burglarized. women after one steals a purse & Officer Chinn. The suspect pickup may have been places it in the larger purse of an as- Thornton Jr. High received an ad- driven by the burglary suspect(s). An sociate. The battery occurs when the ditional threatening call today around estimated $5000 in copper wire was unknowing female is detained by 2:00 p.m. School staff and police rec- stolen. Investigated by Ofc. Austin. Saddle Rack security. The purse is re- ognized the call as possibly being the March 22 covered and left unattended, only to same outstanding suspect from last On Friday, we responded to the be lost again. The loss is still out- week. Police coordinated a response to 34600 block of Winslow Tr. when standing and no arrests were made. the campus without disrupting the the homeowner called saying a male Alarm call at Mojo’s turns out to school. Detectives are continuing to was in his backyard with a flashlight be a patron who probably hid during follow up this ongoing case. after pounding on his door multiple closing, only to break into the cash Officer N. Johnson investigated a times. Homeowner did not answer register and cash drawer after closing. late reported robbery that had oc- until a few minutes later and saw a Suspect fled out the east door, acti- curred at the Northgate Plaza Apart- subject exiting his backyard via the vating the alarm. Investigated by Of- ments. A fifteen year-old victim was side gate. A few hours later and 2 ficer Allsup. confronted by the suspect near the blocks down we investigated a resi- March 17 vending machines. The suspect was dential burglary on the 5900 block of Officers responded to a commer- wearing a mask and armed with a Roxie Tr where entry was via a shat- cial burglary in progress near Boyce knife. The suspect robbed the victim tered rear slider and the house was Rd/Automall Pkwy. The investiga- of cash and his cell phone. ransacked. tion revealed that the suspect stole a March 19 The common link between both large forklift from a nearby car deal- Officers responded to a residential houses up in Ardenwood, was that ership and drove it to the PG&E burglary attempt on the 40100 block they had not yet pulled their garbage storage yard (42105 Boyce Rd). The of Canyon Heights Drive at about cans from the street after garbage suspect drove the forklift through a 11:00 a.m. The victim received a pick up. Suspects may be looking for fence and picked up a large spool of phone call from a neighbor saying curbside garbage cans as an indicator copper wire. Using the forklift, the the home alarm was sounding. When that no one is home. Please remem- suspect loaded the copper into a the victim arrived home 10-15 min- ber to bring your cans in and coordi- truck and fled the scene. Case inves- utes later, she found the rear slider nate with neighbors if you work late tigated by Officer Chan. Suspect de- had been pried open. The suspect or are going to be out of town. scription: white male adult, mid 30’s, never made entry into the home. March 22 black hair. Suspect vehicle: ‘95-96, Neighbor described a possible suspect B.A.R.T. PD requested assistance commercial truck, F350 or F450, as a black male, 5’10, wearing a red with a reported robbery at the Fre- white with an open black flat bed. hoodie. The attempted burglary took mont B.A.R.T. Station. Fremont PD Officer S. Hunt suspected the two place between 10:20 a.m. and 10:30 officers flooded the area. Ofc. Eric brothers were involved in a liquor a.m. Investigated by Officer Marcelino located and detained the theft from Lucky Brookvale and Ceniceros. suspect walking away from the scene. checked around for their car. He Residential burglary at the Water- Initial investigation revealed that a found it driving with several occu- stone Apartments occurred within man was sleeping on an inbound pants and made an investigative stop the last two days. Mostly jewelry. train and awoke to find the suspect at Nicolet/Gibraltar. An 18 year old Case investigated by Ofc Sanchez. going through his pockets. They adult male in the car had a felony March 20 began to fight and the suspect fled warrant for assault with a deadly A resident on Isle Royal St. re- once the train arrived in Fremont. weapon and two others were posi- ported he arrived home to find his B.A.R.T. PD responded to the scene tively ID’d as the thieves from the house had been burglarized. The vic- and took over the investigation. Ofc. Lucky’s theft, so they got burglary tim stated some of the loss was in a Eric Marcelino documented FPD’s charges. neighbor’s yard. Officers arrived and response to the incident. 42800 block of Albrae St. Suspect contacted the victim’s juvenile neigh- Motel 6 North - An adult male and suspect vehicle on video, de- bor who admitted to being involved claims two black male adults entered scribed as: white male adult, late 20’s, in the burglary. Part of the loss was his unlocked room, pushed him shaved head wearing the ubiquitous an outstanding firearm. The investi- down and robbed him of $500. Ofcr hoody. Vehicle is a teal Honda, early gation led officers to a second and Piol investigating. to mid - 2000’s model, right front third suspect as well. Officers made March 23 tire is a spare and there is a bike on a contact with suspect #2 (a male juve- Burglary at AER Worldwide on bike rack on the roof. This vehicle nile) in the area of Tamayo west of Boscell. This is the second burglary at should stand out. CSO Aguirre in- Fremont Blvd where he was detained this electronics recycling business in the vestigating. and found to be in possession of the last four months. Alarm tripped at Officers dispatched to Sundale firearm taken during the burglary. 11:00 p.m. and video shows two males, South Apartments for two suspects Suspect #3 (a male juvenile) was also one wearing a ski mask cutting the seen jumping over a wall into the rear contacted and arrested. In the end, fence of the high value property enclo- yard of a house on Porter. A perime- three juvenile suspects were arrested sure. Ofcr Chahouait investigating. ter was established and Officer Singh for residential burglary and the ma- March 24 located both suspects walking near jority of the loss, including a firearm, A “john” called an “escort” who Stevenson & Sundale; a 19 year old was recovered. The case agent was met him on Stevenson Blvd. As they adult male and a 17 yr old juvenile Officer Torrico. Sergeants Mc- conversed, he gets pushed to the Cormick and Miskella supervised this ground & a black male adult with a incident. 45 semi auto robs him of his $100. Officers were dispatched to the The “john” vehemently denies calling 300 block of Becado Dr. at approxi- for services, despite his repeated mately 11:20 p.m. The reporting phone calls to her number prior to party stated that a residential bur- the robbery. Ofcr Taylor will be fol- glary had occurred between 8:00 a.m. lowing up.

BART Police Log

Submitted by BART Police

March 18 The victim reported at 5:44 p.m. that both of the catalytic converters from his 2004 Toyota Sequoia, which was parked in the Fremont Station lot F-1, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. had been stolen. It appeared that the unknown suspect(s) possibly used a grinder to remove the converters. The victim estimated the loss at $2,000. March 22 A patron called to report a scuffle between two adult males on a train approaching Fremont Station. Both parties off boarded the train at the station. The victim went to the agent’s booth to report that he had fallen asleep and awoke with the suspect lean- ing over him, pushing him. The victim was not injured. The suspect exited the station and was contacted by Fremont PD officers in the area. The victim identified the sus- pect as the person who had been pushing him and wanted to place him under citizen’s arrest for battery. Officers determined that the suspect was a danger to others and in need of psychiatric evaluation. The suspect was placed on a psychiatric hold and trans- ported to John George Pavilion for evaluation. He will be booked for the battery after being treated. March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 9 Ohlone Humane Society Pleasures of the literary kind

BY NANCY LYON Cats Seized Control of Our House and Made It Their Home by Bob Tarte - Algonquin f you’ve ever stolen a few moments away Books of Chapel Hill. with a good book and given yourself over This is another of Tarte’s delightful chroni- Ito the delights of encounters with other cles of life in the country and the cats that own worlds and other creatures while tucked away him and his wife Linda. Whether you ab- from the pressures of everyday life…you un- solutely love cats or are simply curious about derstand what I mean. their fascinating ways, this is a great chance to I’d like to share a few captivating books gain insight into their world and behavior. that have come my way, some hilarious and Each of Tarte’s cats is a master of manipulation filled with laughter, and others of a more but with feline style and individual personalities thought provoking nature filled with love as they deal with the human world on their and loyalty, sometimes poignant. All, of own terms. course, deal with critters and their humans. Unspoken by Angela Hunt – WestBow From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the Press War, and a Dog Named Lava by Jay Kopelman Unspoken was a given to me by a friend and and Melinda Roth - First Lyons Press came highly recommended and rightfully so. This is the heartwarming true story of Jay This extraordinary story revolves around a Kopelman, a Marine Lieutenant Colonel sta- young woman researcher named Glee Granger tioned in Baghdad during the war, and Lava who raises a western lowland gorilla named an Iraqi pup who stole the hearts of many Sema. Over an eight year period, Sema is the good people, civilians and Marines alike; center of Glee’s life and during that time, she people who went to great ends, often bend- not only raises her like her own child but she ing regulations to save a dog’s life and bring teaches Sema sign language. Unfortunately, him safely to America. It’s honest and coura- Sema is legally owned by the zoo where she was geous and not about politics. born and it now wants her returned so they can Kopelman takes full responsibility for di- exploit her abilities. rectly disobeying a General Order to save “A love unlike any other...a story of sacri- Lava and while some may not hold Kopel- fice and the unspoken connections that bring man highly for his actions...it’s a time of war us together…”they live together, play to- and disorder and a very human reaction to gether, eat together, and “talk” together. challenges that test people’s humanity. Though Sema isn’t the first gorilla to use sign “…From hardened Marines to wartime language, Glee has pushed their interaction journalists to endangered Iraqi citizens, Bagh- to breakthrough levels… Glee’s only option dad, With Love tells a true unforgettable story for continuing her work and to be with Sema of an unlikely band of heroes who learn unex- is to join the zoo staff. At first reluctant, Glee pected lessons about life, death and war from a begins to see real possibilities in their new mangy, flea-ridden refugee.” arrangement...until the unthinkable happens. Show more One event overturns everything Glee Enslaved By Ducks by Bob Tarte – Algo- thought she knew about humans and ani- nquin Books of Chapel Hill. mals, the seen and the unseen, the I kept seeing this oddly titled book in a cata- spoken...and the unspoken. logue and thought if they kept offering it, it She taught a gorilla to talk. Now can Glee must be something special…I wasn’t disap- learn to listen?” pointed. Bob Tarte’s book chronicles his adven- All books are available in paperback and tures as a city-dweller who moves to seemingly Kindle editions. peaceful rural Michigan and acquires a wife...a rabbit…ducks and a growing menagerie of countless types of ani- mals who take over their lives. The result is a hilarious, side- bursting journey that includes some touch- ingly beautiful tales. It’s a must-read for an- imal lovers who have always fantasized about that ‘place in 510-792-4587 the country’ with the 39120 Argonaut Way #108, Fremont, Ca. 94538-1304 caveat – be careful www.ohlonehumanesociety.org what you ask for. Kitty Cornered: How Frannie and Five Other Incorrigible

SUBMITTED BY KIMBERLY CARL

The issue of human trafficking is staring us in the face every day. Unfortunately, most of the developed world neither sees nor hears the cries for help. The Bay Area, specifically Alameda County, has become known as an area of activity for child sexual exploiters and abusers. Join us as we create a network of individuals in the Bay Area dedicated to fighting modern-day slavery. Whether you are just learning about the commercial sexual exploitation of children in your community, or are already involved in the fight, come mobilize around this issue and learn of practical ways you can combat child abuse. All proceeds will benefit an Oakland non-profit, MISSSEY (Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Sex- ually Exploited Youth). MISSSEY’s mission is to respond to the specialized and complex needs of sexually exploited chil- dren through advocacy, specialized treatment and recovery services, professional training and data reporting, juvenile jus- tice case management, and mentorship. An Awareness Symposium on Human Trafficking will be held April 6, 2013 to benefit MISSSEY Inc., a non- profit organization that provides services to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Human Trafficking Symposium Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Symposium: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Newark, Fellowship Hall 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark Register online at: http://www.brownpapertickets .com/event/349904 $20.00 Registration Fees: $20/ $10 high school students Students with I.D. – community service hours Includes brunch Page 10 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

continued from page 2 “It’s best to eat three meals a day with snacks well spread out,” Dr. Katta said. “Portion control is very important. People with diabetes shouldn’t overeat at one meal.” People with diabetes need to stick to a heart healthy eating plan that is rich in nutrients and low in carbohy- drates, sodium, and saturated fat with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains, he added. “I recommend that people with diabetes work with a certified diabetes educator and a dietitian to de- velop a meal plan and learn how to manage the disease, particularly those who are newly diagnosed,” Dr. Katta said. “It has been shown that when patients get this kind of support in the initial part of the disease, it can help with long-term success.” Exercise is also important. It can help with weight management and lead to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Dr. Katta recommends 30 to 45 minutes every day of the week. “Diabetes is a significant health issue in this country,” Dr. Katta added. “More than 26 million people have the disease and with the rising obesity rates, it will continue to increase. We need to help people better manage the disease so they can avoid the serious complications of diabetes.” To learn more about Diabetes Matters and other diabetes programs at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com/diabetes.

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Striving for the best possible outcomes gins, according to Stroke Program Clinical Coordi- Unfortunately, strokes—the vast majority of nator Doug Van Houten. which are caused when a blood clot travels to the “Stroke can have a disastrous affect on those brain and cuts off oxygen to the affected areas—are who survive it,” he points out. “It is quite clear, still one of the common causes of patients arriving however, that almost all stroke survivors can get in the emergency room, according to Dr. Jain. better. Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Therefore, top-notch care inside the hospital, par- Speech Therapy are the key components for recov- ticularly at a certified Primary Stroke Center like ering from stroke.” Washington Hospital’s, is critical to mitigating the This means hard work, knowing where to look damage done when a patient suffers a stroke. for resources—and optimism, says Van Houten. This is why medical professionals who work in “Somebody who’s had a stroke, who gets good stroke care must stay at the forefront of research in advice and good outpatient rehab—hopefully order to best serve patients, and why Dr. Jain and they’re going to get as close to ‘normal’ as possible if Stroke Program Clinical Coordinator Doug Van they put in the work,” he says. “A few examples of Houten, R.N., are interested in developing a re- the resources out there for stroke survivors include search program that brings the latest modalities of free education classes here at the hospital, our free acute stroke management to Washington’s patients. Stroke Support Group, as well as the National “To best serve our patients, our program must Stroke Association Web site, which has a whole go above and beyond and stay up-to-date on the book you can download about recovery that con- latest stroke research in a way that many commu- tains exercises, how to get your insurance straight- nity hospitals cannot,” Dr. Jain says. “Techniques ened out, and explains the importance of seeing for acute management of stroke are always advanc- your physician regularly.” ing, and we need to stay ahead of the curve, which “And if stroke survivors come to the Stroke Sup- is exactly what we will continue to do.” port Group at the hospital, we talk about these Next Tuesday, April 2, community members are things all the time, and we have a social worker who invited to attend a free seminar focusing on Acute can point them in the right direction for different Management of Stroke/Chronic Care and Stroke resources.” Rehabilitation. Why attend? Because patients play a Van Houten says it comes down to being your pivotal role in timely stroke care. own advocate on the road to recovery—and not “Our primary goal is to treat stroke as quickly as giving up. possible once a patient reaches our Emergency “The message to stroke survivors is to keep Room, because time is everything when it comes to learning all you can to improve your stroke out- effective management of stroke,” according to Dr. come,” he says. “Know who to ask for help. Learn Jain. “Even small delays can have heavy costs, and what resources are available. Finally, if you have ex- research has shown that outcomes are better when hausted opportunities for outpatient rehab, plan on people can properly identify signs of stroke and providing for your own rehab. Schedule time every they seek help immediately.” day to do the exercises you were taught in your hos- Essentially, the more community members un- pital rehab program. Learn new exercises online. derstand about stroke, the more likely they will be Continue to be your own advocate.” to recognize it and take action. In fact, most often it Essentially, there are two roads to take when it is a family member—not the stroke victim—who comes to stroke recovery. One is sitting on the recognizes stroke and calls 9-1-1. Although, perhaps couch and giving up. The other is striving for what- most importantly, many of the acute management ever improvement is possible. techniques for stroke are only viable for a certain “Studies indicate that stroke survivors who con- window of time, which means that a patient must tinue to maintain hope and optimism and who reach the ER within a certain window of time. continue to work hard can improve their out- “It is in our power to improve our times, which comes,” Van Houten says. “Why not learn all the will maximize the number of patients who benefit available resources to get all the help you can?” from advanced treatment options, including inter- To learn more about acute management of ventional techniques in our Cath Lab,” he explains. stroke inside the hospital, as well as how rehab can “However, it is very much up to community mem- aid in the recovery process, plan to attend the Free bers to understand stroke so that they know how Stroke Education Series seminar next Tuesday, April imperative it is to call 9-1-1.” 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, Rehab is the key M.D. Auditorium, (Washington West building) lo- So, what happens after stroke professionals have cated at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. done all they can to mitigate the damage of a To register, visit www.whhs.com or call (800) stroke? This is when the road to rehabilitation be- 963-7070. A voice for people who stutter SUBMITTED BY GREG WILSON therapists who help them,” said Foundation Presi- dent Jane Fraser. The Stuttering Foundation, www.Stutter- The Stuttering Foundation provides a list of fa- ingHelp.org celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, mous people who stutter on its website. Many of marking more than six decades as the world’s fore- the statesmen and celebrities listed have served the most non-profit dedicated to helping those who stuttering community as spokespeople to raise stutter. awareness about the disorder and its treatment. Founded on December 27, 1947, with an initial “We remain dedicated to the vision my father, bank deposit of $2,500 by the late auto parts mag- Malcolm, had in 1947 – giving a voice to people nate Malcolm Fraser, himself a stutterer, the Stutter- who stutter and continuously working to update the ing Foundation has been run by Fraser’s daughter, means by which we reach out to the stuttering com- Jane for more than 30 years. Over the decades, the munity and the public with our messages of hope Foundation has provided help and support to per- and inspiration for the nearly 70 million people sons who stutter in a number of ways. worldwide who stutter, and their families,” added “Our goal is simple, to provide effective and ac- Jane Fraser. curate materials, up-to-date training and hope to For more information about the Stuttering those who stutter, their families, and the dedicated Foundation, please visit www.StutteringHelp.org. M March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 11 Letter to the Editor Dear Fremont community,

The Fremont Education ers in the Fremont Unified Once again, thank you for Foundation’s 2013 Excellence in School District. These grants will your support and I hope to see Education Gala, “Night on reach many, many students in you at the 2014 Gala! Broadway, held February 22, was our school district. a success as we honored the We are currently accepting Sherea Westra School Resource Officers and grant applications from teachers Fremont Education Foundation Nina Moore. and will be approving grants in Vice President Innovative Thanks to our attendees and the next few months. You can Education Grant Program others in the community, we read more about our grant pro- raised over $23,000 for Innova- gram by visiting www.fremont- tive Education Grants for teach- education.org. New Haven Board of Education report

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On March 19, the Board of Education approved the second interim budget for 2013-13, as well as budget projections for 2013-14 and 2014-15 that maintain austerity measures implemented during the past few years. Passage of Proposition 30 last November provided no new revenue, only kept the state from making further cuts. Federal funds from the $29.4 million Race to the Top grant must be spent only on programs outlined in the grant. Interim budget and projections approved at the Board meeting are consistent with the reductions the District hoped to avoid by placing Measure H on the ballot last June. However, voters rejected the Parcel Tax measure. Under the 2013-14 and 2014-15 projections, the instructional year will remain at 175 days; students will continue to be in school five days fewer than they were as recently as two years ago and employees will continue to make sacrifices that include nine furlough days, a freeze on step and column wage increases, and an ongoing one percent cut in pay. State and federal funding continues to fall short of amounts needed to maintain the very programs that the state and feds require districts to provide. The District also must plan for the possibility that the federal sequester could reduce fund- ing by as much as $500,000. Also, the entire instructional budget may be required to fund implementation of Common Core Standards, creating additional fiscal impact of $350,000. Current budget and future projections are tentative; Gov. Brown’s proposed Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), for example, could restore significant funding reductions made during the past seven years. Also, the Board: Discussed the renaming of Alvarado Middle School (AMS). Several community members spoke in favor of renaming the school in honor of Filipino-American labor leaders Larry Itliong and Philip Veracruz; a letter was read from the AMS School Site Council requesting that the Board suspend or postpone action, citing the cost and community attachment to the current name. Board President Linda Canlas told the audience that the Board already has made the decision to rename the school and that the only question is what the new name will be. A decision is expected at the Board’s next meeting, scheduled April 16. Recognized students from James Logan High School and Alvarado and Cesar Chavez middle schools who were selected to the California State Honor Band. Recognized the Alvarado Middle School team that finished third in the recent Mathcounts competition. Received a presentation from Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program Superintendent Pete Murchi- son regarding Career Technical Education services being provided for James Logan High School, Alvarado Middle School and Cesar Chavez Middle School students. Superintendent Murchison reported that law en- forcement and auto technology are among the new courses to be offered at MVROP in 2013-14. Approved the Board meeting schedule for 2013-14, including the following dates: Aug. 13, Sept. 10 and 17, Oct. 1 and 15, Nov., 19, Dec. 10, Jan. 21, Feb. 4 and 18, March 4 and 18, April 15, May 6 and 20, June 3 and 17. Page 12 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

Green Clean Technology Park planned in Fremont In a report by David Wang of the World Journal (March 21, 2013), Fremont entrepreneur and State Economic Development Commissioner Henry Yin outlined a plan to create an eight square mile section of Warm Springs district of Fremont into a “green/clean technology park.” He is quoted saying, “20 to 30 green technology companies are in the planning.” Identified as Fremont Advanced Sustainable Technology (FAST), the project will include “The four major green industries – LED, solar, energy storage.” Termed a “Glean Green Technology Cluster,” Yin told the World Journal that “the annual U.S. Green Technology Open (Green Tech Open) in October will be held in Fremont this year.” Yin has been invited to share his ideas with the Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE) / Clean Tech Group on April 10, 2013 in San Jose. Solar Solar development industry absorbing grapples with Calif. hazardous farmland wastes BY TRACIE CONE BY JASON DEAREN ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS

FRESNO, Calif. (AP), Feb 02 – There’s a land rush SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Homeowners on the hunt of sorts going on across the nation’s most productive for sparkling solar panels are lured by ads filled with im- farming region, but these buyers don’t want to grow ages of pristine landscapes and bright sunshine, and crops. They want to plant solar farms. words about the technology’s benefits for the environ- With California mandating that 33 percent of elec- ment – and the wallet. tricity be generated from renewables by the end of the What customers may not know is that there’s a decade, there are 227 proposed solar projects in the dirtier side. pipeline statewide. Coupled with wind and other renew- While solar is a far less polluting energy source than coal ables they would generate enough electricity to meet or natural gas, many panel makers are nevertheless grappling 100 percent of California’s power needs on an average with a hazardous waste problem. Fueled partly by billions in summer day, the California Independent System Opera- government incentives, the industry is creating millions of tor says. solar panels each year and, in the process, millions of pounds And new applications for projects keep arriving. of polluted sludge and contaminated water. Developers are flocking to flat farmland near power To dispose of the material, the companies must transport transmission lines, but agriculture interests, environ- it by truck or rail far from their own plants to waste facilities mental groups and even the state are concerned that hundreds and, in some cases, thousands of miles away. there is no official accounting of how much of this im- The fossil fuels used to transport that waste, experts portant agricultural region’s farmland is being taken out say, is not typically considered in calculating solar’s car- of production. bon footprint, giving scientists and consumers who use ``”We’ve been trying to get a handle on the extent of the measurement to gauge a product’s impact on global this for quite a while now,’’ said Ed Thompson of Amer- warming the impression that solar is cleaner than it is. ican Farmland Trust, which monitors how much of the After installing a solar panel, “it would take one to three nation’s farmland is absorbed by development. months of generating electricity to pay off the energy in- The California Department of Conservation, which vested in driving those hazardous waste emissions out of is supposed to track development on privately held state,’’ said Dustin Mulvaney, a San Jose State University en- farmland, has been unable to do so because of staff and vironmental studies professor who conducts carbon footprint funding reductions, officials say. analyses of solar, biofuel and natural gas production. ``I’d love to say we have all of that information, but The waste from manufacturing has raised concerns we really don’t,’’ said Molly Penberth, manager of the within the industry, which fears that the problem, if left land resource protection division. ``We’re going to play unchecked, could undermine solar’s green image at a time catch up getting that information, particularly in the when companies are facing stiff competition from each San Joaquin Valley.’’ continued on page 36 continued on page 36 Ailing San Onofre nuke plant eyes summer restart BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD actor could run at 100 percent fornia, Santa Cruz, and a critic of the ASSOCIATED PRESS power, but the research found the nuclear power industry, said Edison risk of a tube break could reach unac- was trying to delay a substantive re- LOS ANGELES (AP), The oper- ceptable levels after 11 months. view until “long after it has already ator of the shuttered San Onofre nu- The new proposal could essen- restarted.’’ clear power plant in California tially eliminate the debate over the “If it is subsequently determined it disclosed Friday it might push for a full power threshold. wasn’t safe to do so, it would be way too rewrite of the facility’s operating rules It calls for capping the plant’s late,’’ Hirsch said in a statement. as part of its effort to convince fed- power output at 70 percent in the NRC spokesman Victor Dricks eral regulators that one of the twin plant’s technical operating rules, said the agency had not received the reactors is safe to restart. rather than the now-required 100 proposal from Edison. Southern California Edison hopes percent. It also argues that running The problems at San Onofre the move could open the way for the the reactor at 70 percent capacity focus on its steam generators, which Unit 2 reactor to be back in service would pose no significant safety risk. were installed in a $670 million over- by summer, when power demand The proposal, known as a license haul in 2009 and 2010. typically soars in the region. amendment, came as a surprise since Last year, federal regulators San Onofre has been shut down Edison has long argued such a revision blamed heavy tube wear in the gener- since January 2012, after a small ra- was unnecessary to restart the plant. ators on a botched computer analysis diation leak led to the discovery of If approved by federal regulators, that they said misjudged how water unusual damage to hundreds of tubes the move could offer a potentially and steam would flow in the reactors, that carry radioactive water. quicker way to a restart. along with manufacturing problems. Edison has been trying since Oc- “We want to do every responsible The generators, which resemble tober to convince the Nuclear Regu- thing we can do to get Unit 2 up and massive steel fire hydrants, control latory Commission that it’s safe to running safely before the summer heat in the reactors and operate run Unit 2 at no more than 70 per- heat hits our region,’’ SCE President somewhat like a car radiator. At San cent power. Company engineers be- Ron Litzinger said in a statement. Onofre, each one stands 65 feet high lieve the reduced level will limit Anti-nuclear activists who have and weighs 1.3 million pounds, with vibration and friction that can cause opposed the restart accused Edison of 9,727 U-shaped tubes inside that are excessive wear to tubing. trying to circumvent a thorough each 0.75 inch in diameter. The tentative proposal Friday NRC review of machinery with a his- Overall, NRC records show inves- amounts to Edison’s third attempt to tory of trouble. tigators found wear from friction and answer a thorny question raised by “Edison is more focused on making vibration in 15,000 places, in varying the NRC: Is the plant that hasn’t pro- profits than it is in assuring the safety of degrees, in 3,401 tubes inside the duced electricity in more than a year millions of Southern Californians living plant’s four generators, two in each capable of running at full power? near these reactors,’’ Damon Moglen of reactor. In earlier filings, Edison argued the advocacy group Friends of the Earth that its 70 percent restart target was, said in a statement. The plant is owned by SCE, San in effect, full power. It later submit- Daniel Hirsch, a lecturer on nu- Diego Gas & Electric and the city of ted another analysis showing the re- clear policy at the University of Cali- Riverside. 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continued from page 1 Singer songwriter in concert Marilyn Miller characterizes her work Maggie Metcalf’s work reflects her as a combination of realistic and abstract. own interpretation and often emphasizes She sometimes paints in a semi-pointil- emotion or mood. She always has a cam- at Newark list method, prefers to use bright colors era or sketchbook handy with which to record fleeting images for future paintings. Her work reflects her Library fascination with shadow and light SUBMITTED BY patterns. BRIAN EDWARDS With a variety of both subject matter and styles, “Five Palettes” In honor of Art IS Education offers a unique selection of paint- month, the Alameda County Library ings to the Fremont community. is presenting a special series of free Five Palettes arts events for youth and families Friday, Mar 29 – throughout the Library locations. As Saturday, Apr 27 part of this program, accomplished Thursday-Sunday: singer/songwriter Lisa Marie John- 12noon - 5 p.m. ston brings her Stomp and Groove Opening reception music to the Newark Library. Lisa Friday, Mar 29 describes her music as “what Sheryl 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Crow and Sublime would sound like Olive Hyde Art Gallery having a jam in New Orleans.” 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont Lisa Marie Johnston in Concert (510) 791-4357 Saturday, Mar 30 www.fremont.gov/ 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Newark Library and bold contrasts, using figures to 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark create patterns and moods. www.aclibrary.org Leslie Wilson paints landscapes, www.stompandgroove.com still life and figures in an impres- sionistic style. She loves transform- ing the ordinary into the extraordinary and reminding peo- Fremont Elks support ple of the places they have been, the people they have met, and the truly remarkable light and color in Abode Services our world. SUBMITTED BY JOAN WHITE Iretta Hunter enjoys the unpre- dictability of watercolor in her work, On Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, members of the Fremont Elks Lodge which she feels is a reflection of hu- 2121 delivered household items to Abode Services’ Sunrise Village Emergency Shelter mans and the natural world. for two families transitioning from the shelter into their own homes. Among the items Susan Johnson paints primarily the families received were dishes, silverware, bedding, pots/pans, microwaves, rugs, and in transparent watercolor but ex- cleaning products. Each family also received a generous gift certificate to purchase any periments with opaques. She en- remaining basic necessities or food items needed. joys painting realistically but adds Under the Lodge’s Community Special Projects program for 2012-2013, the Lodge touches of abstraction. Her “di- has provided basic necessities, beds and furniture to five families transitioning from the nosaur” paintings to be shown at shelter into their own homes. Community service and “paying it forward” are commit- Olive Hyde were inspired by a trip ments Fremont Elks Lodge #2121 has made to our community. to the Field Museum in Chicago. March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 15 The Bookworm The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been read- ing since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere with- out a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books. “The Art of Doing” by Camille Sweeney and Josh Gosfield

Your goals are just out of reach – as they “Instill the ‘WOW’,” says Zappos’ Tony Hsieh. should be. From 30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin and Robert Car- You’ll attain them someday, and that’s the day lock: “Good ideas come from anywhere, even from you’ll set more goals. It’s the best way you know bad ideas.” how to operate and, looking back, you’ve been Be a contrarian and grow old ungracefully. doing things that way for most of your life: set a Know your values and focus on them. Love what goal, knock it down, and you do. Seek out role models at pounce for the next one. every stage of your life. Be “a You know what success madman” when it comes to de- looks like from your office tail. Remember that you truly chair, but what’s it like in other are what you eat. Work hard and industries? In the new book devote yourself to that about “The Art of Doing” by Camille which you’re passionate. Reward Sweeney and Josh Gosfield, talented people for risk-taking you’ll find out. and don’t let them leave. In your field of work, you Challenge yourself and your know what it takes to get to brain. Be likeable. the next level, then to the top. As business / motivational You assume it’s the same in a books go, “The Art of Doing” is lot of places, but what does it a quirky little thing. take to become a successful Authors Camille Sweeney and race car driver? How does one Josh Gosfield say in their introduc- become a great major league tion that they enjoyed finding and ball player, a crossword puzzle interviewing their superachievers, creator, or a successful author? which is abundantly clear in every Sweeney and Gosfield call bubbly chapter. I also thought those people “superachievers” and, after “months of their format was fun: a short bio, followed by advice, research and over 100 hours of conversations,” they then trivia about the person and their industry, all in noticed, despite the lack of similarity in jobs, that just a few pages per chapter. superachievers have ten strategies in common. That makes this book a bit on the lighter (but Superachievers, the authors say, show dedication. very informational) side and, despite that there are They’re smart in their persistence. They know their some off-the-wall industries represented here, I community, they listen, and they know the power of think you’ll find it useful in many ways. story. They’re willing to test their theories, they never let This is the perfect book for those days when you their emotions run away from them, they’re patient, wonder what it would be like to have a different and they’re willing to evolve. Finally, they know that job, because it gives you a peek, then a boost. So happiness and success are tied tight together. when you need exactly that, “The Art of Doing” is As for advice, from game show winner Ken Jen- the book to reach for. nings: “… enjoy the crazy experience…” and follow c.2013, Plume $16.00 / $17.00 Canada your bliss. 272 pages

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SUBMITTED BY KAREN SILVA stage. “The Good Doctor” will feature Kel Rama and Marc Dellamorte. The play will run each Chabot College Spring Theater opens Tuesday evening through March 30; closing day will also in- evening, March 26 with “The Good Doctor” by Neil clude a matinee. Tickets will be available for pur- Simon, America’s most gifted comic writer. The play, chase at the door prior to each performance. There directed by Bay Area award-winning director, Joel is a $2 charge to purchase a temporary parking per- Mullennix, is an uproariously funny romp that looks mit from meters in campus parking lots.

“Man of existential frustration is always unhappy, even enjoying social success. Man of existential fulfillment is always happy, even not enjoying social success.” Huberto Rohden at Anton Chekhov’s world through hilarious lenses and Discover and mature your spirituality with a contemporary twist. You will be guaranteed an The Good Doctor evening of laughter and enjoyment. Tuesday, Mar 26 – Saturday, Mar 30 through meditation and intuition and This will be the first spring play to appear at 8 p.m. (Mar 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.) learn the purpose and plan of God under Chabot’s Stage One, formally called The Little The- Stage One: Chabot College a totally new perspective: ater. What a great opportunity to enjoy a night out 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward on campus and see the brand new lobby and new (510) 723-7473 public amenities Stage One has to offer. (510) 723-6830 www.CuoreFoundation.org/courses.htm Enjoy this comedy where twists and turns, char- http://www.chabotcollege.edu/theaterarts/index.cfm acter distortions, and hilarious situations fill the Tickets: $15 general, $10 seniors/students

Google to pay $7M to settle Wi-Fi case BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP TECHNOLOGY WRITER

SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Google will pay a $7 million penalty to settle a multistate investigation into the Internet search leader’s collection of emails, passwords and other sensitive information sent over wireless net- works in neighborhoods throughout the country several years ago. A person familiar with the matter says the resolution will close a joint investigation by more than 30 states. The person asked not to be identified because the settlement isn’t expected to be announced until early next week. The case dates back to 2010 when Google Inc. revealed that com- pany cars taking street-level photos for its online mapping service also had been vacuuming up personal data transmitted over wireless net- works that weren’t protected by passwords. Google has maintained it didn’t break any U.S. laws and has apolo- gized for a breach of online etiquette. Page 16 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

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On stage, the two are wildly entertaining and not want you to know. For more information or demonstrate their methods to expose fraud, re- tickets, call (510) 659-6031 or visit www.smith- vealing what paranormalists do to deceive their center.com. audiences. They will conduct a pseudo-exorcism, uncover secrets of the psychics, and “harness the power of the ideomotor response.” The duo has Bryan & Baxter: Paranormal investigated multiple claims of paranormal activ- Claims Investigators ity and hauntings at numerous sites. Video clips “What THEY Don’t Want You to Know” from paranormal investigations illustrate fraudu- Monday, Apr 1 lent paranormal claims they have exposed. 7 p.m. Known for being “scientific skeptics,” Bryan Smith Center at Ohlone College & Baxter often utilize a variety of individuals spe- 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont cializing in geology, medicine, video and audio (510) 659-6031 production, linguistics, and even magicians, ex- www.smithcenter.com perts in misdirection. Tickets: $15 General Admission; $10 Students Come and enjoy this frighteningly fun presen- with Valid ID; $2 Event Parking tation and learn what paranormal claimants do March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17

Goodnight, Moons? The GRAIL mission made this gravity map of the side of the Moon that faces Earth. Red shows areas with higher local gravity, and blue show areas of lower local gravity. Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / MIT / GSFC

o outside when the Moon is full. Look up and out sort of like a pancake on the larger moon’s surface and imagine you see two Moons, instead of one. became the highlands and thicker crust now on the far Some scientists think that long ago Earth may side of our Moon. have had two Moons. A NASA mission called GRAIL sent two spacecraft to GWhen Earth was very, very young, scientists are pretty make a gravity map of the Moon. A gravity map shows sure it did not have a moon at all. Then along came a the parts of an object which are denser than other parts.

huge object—perhaps the size of Mars. This object Denser materials have stronger gravity, and that is what slammed into Earth and knocked a huge amount of rocks, these spacecraft measured. So far, data from the GRAIL rubble, and dust into space. Earth’s gravity kept this stuff mission does not support the two-moon idea. However, from traveling far, though. Instead, the rubble went into the GRAIL data did reveal that the Moon’s crust has been orbit around Earth. Before long, the rubble started to battered by meteor impacts much more severely than pre- glom together into larger and larger chunks. viously thought. So, here’s the question. Did the pieces just naturally all Science is very good at discovering the history and nature come together into one big piece, which is now our of the universe. In only a few thousand years of recorded his- Moon? Or was there more than one Moon for a while? tory, we humans have found ways to investigate how our The reason we might wonder is that the Moon has Moon formed more than 4.5 billion years ago. some weird features that scientists can’t yet explain. The Visit The Space Place website to find out more about our side of the Moon that faces Earth (always the same side) is Moon and do a fun Moon phases activity using Oreos. Go to low and flat. The other side that faces away from Earth is http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/oreo-moon. high and mountainous, with a much thicker crust. Some scientists think two different moons may have formed at This article was written by Diane K. Fisher and provided first. They think maybe the smaller moon began to drift through the courtesy of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Cali- slowly toward the larger moon. The two moons finally fornia Institute of Technology, under a contract with the Na- collided in a low-speed “splat.” The smaller moon spread tional Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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Center Stage Performing Arts presents a classic story of rivalry and power set between the kids at Camp Rock and Camp Star. Watch the camp showdown in this fun spring musical based on a Disney Channel original movie. The story will be played out by a kids cast and a teen cast; the kids take the stage March 29, 30, and April 4 at 7 p.m. and April 6 at 2:30 p.m. The teens take over March 30 at 2:30 p.m., April 5 and 6 at 7 p.m., and April 7 at 2:30 p.m. The kids’ cast includes Nathan Stoeckle, Matthew Joseph, David Chang, Maria Mihaila, Cheyanna Jimenez, and Jessica Uyehara; the teen cast: Taylor Dunn, Alex Driggers, Julian Pascual, Christian Pascual, and Adrian Andal. The Center Stage Performing Arts 2012-13 Season is generously sponsored by KB Homes, Mission Peak Homes, and the Milpitas Police Officers Association. Tickets are $10 per person in advance or $12 per per- Nathan Stoeckle, Matthew Joseph, David Chang, Maria Mihaila, Cheyanna son if purchased at the door. Purchase at the Milpitas Jimenez, and Jessica Uyehara. Community Center Monday – Thursday, March 25-28, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. and 1 1/2 hours prior to each show (if tickets are available). Tickets are also available for purchase from cast members. All ticket purchases are cash only transactions. For more in- formation, call (408) 707-7158.

Camp Rock, the Musical Mar 29 – Apr 7 7 p.m. (Saturdays and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.) Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 707-7158 Tickets: $12 at the door, $10 in advance

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THEATRE REVIEW

BY JULIE GRABOWSKI TV deal assuring high visibility and easy living? PHOTOS BY DAN SPARKS Broadway West delivers a great night of live theatre with laughs coming fast and thick from all quarters. f the thought of Hamlet or Shakespeare makes From the opening announcement to the final bow, you cringe, Broadway West delivers the ultimate you’ll find your face set in an unshakable smile. The balm with Paul Rudnick’s hilarious “I Hate six-member cast is uniformly fantastic and funny, each I contributing to the hilarity of the show and providing rock-solid entertainment. James Lucas is outstanding as the theatrical, cham- pagne swilling John Barrymore who insists, “I don’t overact, I simply posses the emotional resources of 10 men.” Lucas himself has admirable resources and uses them all to great effect; each raised eyebrow, hand flourish, and booming pronouncement, a deliciously captivating and hilarious show. Adam Magill plays the conflicted Andrew Rally with infinite humor and skill, and pairs with Lucas to make an extremely engaging duo that can do no wrong. Melinda Marks pops with enthusiasm and pas- sion as Rally’s smart, supportive girlfriend Deirdre, and the performances of Doll Piccotto (estate agent/psychic Felicia) and Matt Singer (LA director Gary Peter Lefkowitz) are lively and memorable and just too much fun. Shareen Merriam rounds out the crew as the more serious and grounded German agent Lillian, taking wonderful possession of the lady who once had a fling with Barrymore and can still throw off a little spark.

Hamlet.” What, you ask, can possibly be funny Shakespeare, a séance, swordplay, champagne, about anything having to do with Hamlet? Here the passion, and the greatest parting bow you’ve ever answer is clear: everything. seen; Broadway West strikes comedy gold with “I TV actor Andrew Rally has arrived in New York Hate Hamlet” and delivers an outstanding night of with the not-so-welcome prospects of living in a entertainment. There is no wavering on this deci- dramatic, gothic apartment and performing the role sion: get thee to the theatre! of Hamlet in Shakespeare in the Park. Though his Tickets are $25 general admission and $20 for stu- agent, girlfriend, and even realtor are on board with dents, seniors, and TBA members. Thursday, March the idea, Rally resists: he hates Hamlet! When it is 28, April 11 and 18 performances are $17 for every- revealed that the apartment once belonged to the one, with a bargain Thursday on April 4 - all tickets late John Barrymore, known as the greatest Hamlet $10 (no reservations: first come, first seat). There are of his time, it seems Rally is destined for the role. three Sunday matinees; March 31 and April 7 per- He is further strong-armed when the ghost of Barry- formances begin with a continental brunch at 12:15 more arrives to help him prepare for the demanding p.m. and the show starts at 1 p.m., and the April 14 part, unable to return to the great beyond until his performance starts at 1 p.m. with refreshments during task is accomplished and Rally plays Hamlet. intermission. Sunday matinees are $25 for everyone. The only one dissuading him is his director friend All ticket prices include refreshments. from LA who pitches an appealing TV offer, likening For reservations and information, call (510) Shakespeare to “algebra on stage” and counseling Rally 683-9218, or purchase tickets online at that “you don’t do art, you buy it.” Rally’s emotions are www.broadwaywest.org. further wrought by his Shakespeare-loving and stead- I Hate Hamlet fastly chaste girlfriend who wants a love for the ages Mar 22 - Apr 20 and is determined to make sure she has the right guy 8 p.m. (Sundays at 1 p.m.) before taking things to the bedroom. Broadway West Theatre Company Art versus fame, TV versus theatre, or as Barrymore 4000-B Bay St., Fremont labels the dilemma, “artist or lunchbox?” Will Rally (510) 683-9218 face the Bard and his greatest career challenge and se- www.broadwaywest.org cure the affections of the girl he loves or take a lucrative Tickets: $10 - $25

SUBMITTED BY LOLITA MORELLI and Career Education. Refreshments will follow the free concert, compliments of CV Adult and The Castro Valley Adult School Community Career Education. Band invites you to their Spring Concert, Spring Concert Wednesday, March 27. Under Conductor Kathy Wednesday, Mar 27 Maier the program will include “Danzon No. 2,” 7:30 p.m. “St. Louis Blues March,” selections from “The Castro Valley Center for the Arts Most Happy Fella,” “Midnight in Paris,” “Origi- 19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley nal Dixieland Concerto,” “Blue Tango,” “Shenan- (510) 886-1000 doah,” and more. www.cvadult.org The Community Band is a 60-piece, all-volun- www.castrovalleyband.com teer band and is a program of Castro Valley Adult Free March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 19

SUBMITTED BY JEAN WITZKE The public is welcome to at- tend the reception on Friday, The John O’Lague Galleria in April 5 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 Hayward presents Mark Mertens pm. Regular gallery hours are 9 Pastels, March 29 through May a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Fri- 30. Mertens seeks to capture the day. For more information, please effects of light on color and real- call the Hayward Arts Council ism. His work is rooted in realist Office at (510) 538-2787. traditions, careful draftsmanship and observation. Beginning with Mark Mertens Pastels a loose sketch done in warm col- Mar 29 through May 30 ors of hard pastels, the final layer Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., consists of rich, soft pastels that Reception Friday, Apr 5 are directly applied. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Mertens is the recipient of many local art awards, is a signa- John O’Lague Galleria ture member of the Pastel Society Hayward City Hall of the West Coast, and studied 777 B St., Hayward landscapes with Duane Wakehan (510) 538-2787 and Clark Mitchell. He resides in www.haywardarts.org Castro Valley.

Drawings by students of COIL Charter School

SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS A young and successful television actor relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there’s Creative and inspiring drawings by students of COIL (Circle of one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who Independent Learning) Charter School in Fremont will be on display arrives intoxicated and in fullcostume to the apartment that once was his. at The Fremont Art Association Centre/Gallery in Niles-Fremont Broadway West Theatre Company 4000-B Bay Street, Fremont (corner of J St.). Elements of Art is a class taught by Barbara Cronin (an FAA member) at the charter school and the concept of Andrea Starkey, a teacher at COIL, to help students visualize and concentrate. For details, call (510) 792-0905 or visit fremontartassociation.org.

Special Students’ Exhibit Wednesday, Apr 3 – Wednesday, Apr 10 Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Reception Wednesday, Apr 10 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Fremont Art Centre/Gallery 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org Free Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013 March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 21

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

Monday, Mar 18 - Thursday, Monday, Apr 1 – Friday, Apr 5 May 16 Math and Science Education Photo Exhibition Spring Break Camp – R Mon: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues & Thurs: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register at Children’s Information Desk Over 200 pictures from patrons & stu- Fremont Main Library Continuing Events dents 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont PhotoCentral (510) 745-1421 1099 E St., Hayward Saturdays, Feb 9 thru Apr 20 (510) 881-6721 Monday, Apr 1 - Friday, Apr 5 www.photocentral.org Teen/Senior Computer and FUSS Test Prep Camp $R Gadget Help 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, Mar 19 - Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. School district fundraiser Mar 31 Teen volunteers help seniors with elec- Fremont Adult School Easter Bunny tronic gadgets & computer basics 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont Fremont Main Library 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. (510) 794-2538 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Visits and photos www.fuss4schools.org (510) 745-1400 Great Mall 447 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas Monday, Apr 1 - Sunday, Apr Monday, Feb 1 - Friday, Mar (408) 945-4022 28 30 www.greatmallbayarea.com Spring Art Display Art: Believe/Achieve Thursday, Mar 22 - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Apr 20 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pastel art works I Hate Hamlet $ Art from the National League of Amer- San Leandro Art Association ican Pen Women Thurs - Sat: 8 p.m. 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro John O’Lague Galleria Sun: 1 p.m. (510) 635-5129 777 B Street, Hayward Comedic play about a young actor’s (510) 538-2787 struggle Monday, Jun 24 - Friday, Aug 8 www.haywardarts.org Broadway West Theatre Com- pany Ohlone for Kids $R Monday, Feb 12 - Sunday, 400-B Bay St., Fremont 8 a.m. Apr 30 (510) 683-9218 Summer enrichment program Tom Cain Memorial Photogra- www.broadwaywest.org Registration begins April 1 phy Exhibit Ohlone College Mon – Fri: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. & Sat Friday, Mar 29 - Sunday, Apr 7 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont – Sun: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Camp Rock” $ (510) 742-2304 Winning entries from the annual pho- Fri & Sat: 7:00 p.m. tography contest Sat & Sun: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 26 - Saturday, Mar 30 Union City Sports Center Musical production about kid’s camp ri- 31224 Union City Blvd., Union valry Newark Memorial High School City Milpitas Community Center Art Show (510) 675-5328 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas Tues & Thurs: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. (408) 707-7158 Wed, Fri, Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 13 - Satur- Photography, drawing, painting & day, Apr 6 Monday, Mar 29 - Friday, graphic design Children’s Book Illustrators Ex- May 30 Newark Branch Library hibit Mark Mertens Pastels 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eleven Illustrators & sixteen books are Pastel work of Castro Valley artist featured Hayward City Hall Sun Gallery 777 B St., Hayward Tuesday, Mar 26 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 538-2787 BAYVP Holi (510) 581-4050 www.haywardarts.org www.sungallery.org 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Celebration of Hindu Festival Sunday, Mar 31 - Saturday, Shreemaya Krishnadham Temple Thursday, Mar 7 – Friday, Apr 6 May 3 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas Spiritual Discourse Series (408) 586-0006 Hayward Arts Council Mem- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. bers’ Spring Show Organized by Chinmaya Mission San Wednesday, Mar 27 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Jose Girl with the Pearl Earring: Offerings from member artists Washington High School Dutch Paintings from the Mau- Foothill Arts of the Bay Gallery 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont ritshuis 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 378-4137 (510) 538-2787 10 a.m. - 12 noon www.haywardarts.org Lecture & slide show on the SF exhibit Fremont Main Library Monday, Mar 12 - Friday, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Jun 14 (510) 745-1400 Apocalypse & Adaptation: How Catastrophes Shape Soci- ety 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibit exploring the relationship be- tween humans & catastrophes Cal State East Bay University, C.E. Smith Museum of Anthropology Meiklejohn Hall, Rm. 4047 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-7414

Wednesdays, Mar 13 - Jun 12 Walk this Way: Ages 55+ 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Program integrates walking, flexibility & strength Kennedy Community Center 1333 Decoto Rd., Union City (510) 574-2053

Thursday, Mar 14 - Saturday, May 3 Hayward Arts Council Mem- bers’ Spring Show 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Offerings from member artists Foothill Arts of the Bay 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org

Friday, Mar 15 - Sunday, Mar 29 Once Upon a Mattress $ Fri & Sat: 8:00 p.m. Sun: 2:30 p.m. Queen’s quest to find a suitor for her son Newark Memorial High School 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 791-0287 www.stage1theatre.org Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

Wednesday, Mar 27 Saturday, Mar 30 Saturday, Mar 30 Contractor’s Workshop – R Free Electronic Waste Collec- Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. tion 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. How to do business with Alameda 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kid’s songs, door prizes & Easter Bunny County, BART & City of Hayward Benefit for Milpitas Youth Programs Christ Community Church of Marelich Mechanical Huntford Printing Milpitas 24041 Amador St., Hayward 275 Dempsey Rd, Milpitas 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., (510) 537-2424 (408) 263-3474 Milpitas (408) 240-7920 www.ccmilpitas.org Thursday, Mar 28 Saturday, Mar 30 Budget Reforms Meeting “Let’s Go Outside” Saturday, Mar 30 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Living with the Earth - $R For parents, community members & Coyote Creek Lagoon 4-mile walk staff 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Coyote Creek South Trail Fremont Unified School District, 48481 Fremont Blvd, Fremont Springtime sprouts: share vegetable seeds Board Room (510) 792-0222 Sunol Regional Wilderness 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 659-2572 (510) 544-3249 Saturday, Mar 30 www.ebparksonline.org Egg Olympics Thursday, Mar 28 - Saturday, Mar 30 10 a.m. - 12 noon Saturday, Mar 30 Activities, games, egg hunt & more Easter Musical Outreach Holi Celebration with Gujarati 7:30 p.m. Mission Springs Community Cultural Association Church Celebrate the life, death & resurrection 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. of Jesus Christ 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont (510) 490-0446 Hindu Festival of Colors Neighborhood Church of Castro www.msccfremont.org Central Park Lake Elizabeth Valley 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., 20600 John Drive, Castro Valley Fremont Saturday, Mar 30 (510) 537-4690 www.gcbayarea.com www.3crosses.org Easter Egg Hunt 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon Saturday, Mar 30 Free egg hunt, games & activities Thursday, Mar 28 Grand Reopening $ Bridges Community Church “On Top of the World” Fashion 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Show $ 505 Driscoll Rd., Fremont Play tennis & enjoy fitness classes 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (510) 651-2030 www.bridgescc.org Mission Hills Athletic Club Benefit for Relay of Life & Abode Home- 10 E. Las Palmas Ave., Fremont less Shelter http://tinyurl.com/Membership- Saturday, Mar 30 Mission San Jose High School Interest 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont Easter Egg Hunt and Bonnet Parade (510) 657-3600 Saturday, Mar 30 [email protected] 9 a.m. Great Egg Hunt $ Egg hunt & prizes for decorated bonnets 12 noon - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 26 - Thursday, Kennedy Park Mar 28 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Face painting, games, egg hunt & Easter Bunny “Art IS Education” Show (510) 888-0211 www.haywardrec.org Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Es- 12 noon - 8 p.m. tate Student exhibitions 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Cinema Place Gallery Oakland 1061 B. St., Hayward (510) 615-5555 (510) 538-2787 www.dunsmuir-hellman.com

A positive path for spiritual living Thursday, Mar 28 Family Health Fair Unity of Fremont 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Games and activities to promote health Sunday 10:00 AM & fitness Cherryland Elementary School 585 Willow Ave, Hayward Rev. Ken Daigle (510) 723-3810 Senior Minister www.acoe.org/nutritionmonth

Thursday, Mar 28 State of the City Luncheon $R 36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont 12 noon - 2 p.m. Fremont Mayor Harrison discusses city www.unityoffremont.org issues Fremont Marriott 510-797-5234 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont (510) 795-2244

Friday, Mar 29 American Red Cross Blood Drive – R 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Schedule an appointment & use sponsor code: STROSE St. Rose Hospital 27200 Calaroga Ave., Hayward (800) 733-2767

Saturday, Mar 30 Spring Egg Hunt $R 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Egg hunt, games, carnival & prizes. Ages 1 – 10 Kennedy Community Center 1333 Decoto Rd., Union City 2013 State of the City Address & (510) 657-5329 Showcase www.unioncity.org Mayor Al Nagy Saturday, Mar 30 Black Oak Casino Trip $R 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 18 Viola Blythe Center Fundraiser Hilton Hotel, 39900 Balentine Dr, Newark Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration & Networking (510) 673-3016 Showcase Open (lunch ticket not req.) 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Welcome & Lunch Saturday, Mar 30 12:20 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gallery Seating Open (no charge) 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. State of the City Address Eater Vigil with Fire 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required by April 16. Stories, music, Easter Proclamation & Holy Communion You may pay online at our Chamber Store at www.newark-cham- St. James Episcopal Church ber.com or fax (744-1003) with credit card information or mail with 37051 Cabrillo Terrace, Fremont a check payable to the Newark Chamber of Commerce, (510) 797-1492 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark 94560. www.saintj.com For additional information call 510-744-1000.

Saturday, Mar 30 NEW SPONSOR OPPORTUNITES! Electronic Gadget Addiction - (Ask about our specially priced annual sponsor opportunities!) A Program for Parents Platinum Event Sponsorship: $1000: Includes table for 8, recognition at the event, 1 p.m. full page ad or profile in the program & space for grand banner at the event. Gold Event Sponsorship: $750: Includes table for 8, recognition at the event, Constructive versus abusive use for your half page ad or profile in the program & space for large banner at the event. children Table Sponsorship: $500: Includes table for 8, recognition at the event & Fremont Main Library quarter page profile in the program. 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Program Sponsor: $100: Includes lunch for 2, recognition at the event (510) 745-1400 & quarter page profile in the program. March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23

Summer enrichment program SUBMITTED BY OHLONE COLLEGE Milpitas Rotary Every summer Ohlone for Kids (OFK) offers a unique sponsors blend of academic and special interest classes to enrich your child’s summer, keeping them active, learning, and enjoying E-Waste event their summer experience. The courses are designed for stu- dents entering grades 4-11. Children in OFK gain new skills, SUBMITTED BY FRANK DESMIDT develop confidence, and engage in hands-on learning activi- ties, stimulating their interest and growth. Help Rotary dispose of E-Waste the right Classes Include: LEGO Robotics, Video Game Design, way by diverting it from the landfills to a PSAT and SAT Prep, Cooking, Computer Programming, proper recycling process and help the youth Movie Making, and more. Four sessions of classes run of Milpitas. E-Waste is defined as any con- from June 24 – August 8. Registration begins April 1. sumer electronic equipment that has Classes are held at the Ohlone College Fremont and reached its ‘end-of-life,’ ‘end-of-usage,’ Newark campuses and at Newark Memorial High School. whether in full or non-working condition. Visit www.ohlone.edu/core/mapsdirs for directions. For E-Waste includes most electronics or more information, call (510) 742-2304 or visit electronic equipments with a cord or circuit www.ohloneforkids.com. board such as: Computer Monitors, Televi- sion sets, Printers, PC Systems, Laptops, 106-year-old Ohio woman Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Toner Cartridges, UPS & PDAs, Tower Supplies, will get diploma Main Frame Units, Networking Equipment, Mother Board Systems, VCR/VCD/DVD AP WIRE SERVICE Players, Home Entertainment Systems, LUCAS, Ohio (AP), A 106-year-old Ohio woman is finally Landline and Cellular Phones, & Small going to get her high school diploma. Portable Devices. Reba Williams said she completed high school in Mount Rotary receives a donation on a per Vernon in central Ohio but was denied her diploma because pound basis from the recycling company. she refused to read a final book assigned by a teacher. Money raised will benefit Milpitas Youth The Mansfield News Journal (http://ohne.ws/XcKGji) re- Programs. All items are recycled in the State ports that the Mount Vernon Board of Education approved is- of California; nothing goes to landfill or suing Williams’ diploma earlier this month. She’ll receive it in China. Our Recycling partner is recy- the coming days. cle1234.com, a State certified e-waste A retired English teacher at Mount Vernon High School processor. had approached the board about giving Williams the diploma after reading about her earlier this year. Williams was a longtime cook at what is now the state’s E-waste event only working farm and park, called Malabar Farm State Park. Saturday, Mar 30 She still has a sharp mind and lives with her daughter in 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Columbus. Huntford Printing Information from: News Journal, http://www.mansfield- 275 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas newsjournal.com

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE

Alameda County 34901 Eastin Dr., UNION CITY Renew books by phone 4:15–4:45 Contempo Homes, (510) 790-8096 4190 Gemini Dr., UNION CITY For more information 5:15–6:45 Forest Park School, about the Bookmobile call Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, FREMONT (510) 745-1477 or visit www.aclibrary.org. Tuesday, April 2 Times & Stops subject to change 9:15–11:00 Daycare Center Visit - FREMONT Tuesday, March 26 2:00–2:30 Daycare Center Visit - 9:45–10:15 Daycare Center Visit - FREMONT UNION CITY 2:30 – 3:25 Cabrillo School, 10:45–11:15 Daycare Center Visit - 36700 San Pedro Dr., FREMONT FREMONT 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts., 2:15 – 3:00 Daycare Center Visit - 4275 Bay St, FREMONT NEWARK 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, Ohlones St., FREMONT 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., FREMONT Wednesday, April 3 5:50 – 6:40 Booster Park, Gable Dr. & 1:00 – 1:45 Hillside School, McDuff Ave., FREMONT 15980 Marcella St., SAN LEANDRO 2:00 – 2:45 Eden House Apts., Wednesday, March 27 1601 - 165th Ave., SAN LEANDRO 12:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, 3:15– 3:45 Baywood Ct., 21966 Dolores 4620 Mattos Drive, FREMONT St., CASTRO VALLEY 3:50 – 4:20 California School for the 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., FREMONT Camellia Ct., FREMONT 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT Milpitas Bookmobile stops Thursday, March 28 Renew books by phone 10:00–10:30 Daycare Center Visit - (800) 471-0991 SAN LORENZO 10:45–11:30 Daycare Center Visit - For more information CASTRO VALLEY (408) 293-2326 x3060 1:00 – 2:00 Fame Charter School, 16244 Carolyn St., SAN LEANDRO Wednesday, April 3 2:25 – 3:15 Cherryland School, 1:45-3:00 Foothill School, 585 Willow Ave., HAYWARD 1919 Landess Ave., MILPITAS 3:15-3:45 Friendly Village Park, 120 Monday, April 1 Dixon Landing Rd., MILPITAS 9:30–10:05 Daycare Center Visit - UNION CITY 10:25–10:55 Daycare Center Visit - City UNION CITY 1:45–2:45 Delaine Eastin School, Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

Contest asks teen golfers how teamwork fosters success SUBMITTED BY MARIANA PHIPPS

Wells Fargo has announced the launch on March 15, 2013 of Succeeding TogetherSM, a video essay contest that celebrates the value of building relationships as a foundation for success in life. The contest was created by Wells Fargo specifically for participants (ages 13-18) in The First Tee®, a youth development or- ganization that introduces young people to the game of golf and its inherent values at nearly 200 chapters across the U.S. The four winners and a guest will receive a four-day/three-night trip for two to Charlotte, N.C. to at- tend the 2013Wells Fargo Championship and experience up-close the excitement of a PGA TOUR event from inside the ropes. The grand prize winner will play in the tournament’s Pro-Am with defending cham- pion Rickie Fowler on May 1, 2013. Contestants upload their videos to the Succeeding Together contest site, which are then posted to Wells Fargo’s YouTube channel. They can then share the videos through their social networks. The top 50 entries, based on the number of “thumbs up” the videos earn, will be reviewed by a panel of judges from Wells Fargo, The First Tee, and the Wells Fargo Championship tournament office. Only participants in The First Tee (ages 13-18 in the Birdie, Eagle or Ace program levels) can enter the Succeeding Together contest. Video entries must be uploaded between March 15 and April 1. Winners will be announced in mid-April. No entry fee or purchase is required to participate in the contest. More information about the contest is located at: www.succeedingtogether.wellsfargobank.com. Video entries will be posted to: www.youtube.com/wellsfargo. John F. Kennedy Titans stand tall

SWIMMING the Logan Colts as visitors. This year, the Titan squad has gathered a dedicated group that have SUBMITTED BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW shown a lot of grit and determination and may be nurturing a few Mission Valley Athletic League stars PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW in their midst. A good showing at the meet belied the meager aquatic training facilities on the J.F. A small team of J.F. Kennedy swimmers faced a Kennedy campus. Parents have rallied behind the Herculean task Friday, March 22 when they faced school’s efforts and Coach Wun to improve the fa- cilities to include a deep swimming pool, with the capability of holding diving practice. This season, Titan swimmers have received donations from the community to purchase new equip- ment including fins, pull buoys and a clock. Coach Wun has committed her time mornings and afternoons. With continued support, Titan stu- dents, parents and alumni are dream- ing of a state-of-the-art pool to support a water polo team and larger swim team. Any help will be appreci- ated; contact Mr. McDermott, Ath- letic Director at (510) 657-4070.

BASEBALL PHOTO BY DON JEDLOVEC

The Ohlone Renegade nine faced a tough Monterey Penninsula Lobos team on March 23 and were un- able to recover an early barrage of runs and an 8-run outburst in the sixth inning by the visitors, losing 18- 8. Although the hit total of both teams was even at 14 each, five Renegade errors were not helpful. Ohlone is now 7-4 in conference play.

Get ready James Logan to Curl defeats Washington Scoreboard Men’s Tennis The San Francisco Bay Area SUBMITTED BY SHAWN DOLGIN Curling Club is pleased to an- Logan Boys Varsity Tennis defeats Wash- ington 7-0 SUBMITTED BY KENNY JA- nounce that Spring League COBY AND LEAH MANALO schedules are now available at Singles bayareacurling.com. At Sharks Anson Tijing defeats Leon Eng: 6-1 6-3 Ice in Fremont, Curling will be JC Salamida defeats Zach Owyang: 6-2 6-4 Men’s Volleyball held for 12 weeks on Thursday Alvin Gao defeats Josh Bains: 6-0 6-2 March 12 evenings 7:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Sahil Markandaya defeats Alex Peng: 6-0 6-0 Moreau Catholic Mariners- beginning April 4. Registration 3; College Prep Cougars- 1 Doubles at bayareacurling.com/register (21-25, 25-21, 25-17, 29-27) opens Monday, March 25th at 7 Jason Sugino-Sue and Corey Sugino-Sue p.m. for Fremont Thursday defeats Vid Basrukar and Ark Lu: 6-3 7-5 League. Signups are open to in- Derek Doe and Caleb Kang defeats Jonah Gacusan and Jason Edelson: 6-3 6-1 Men’s Baseball dividuals and teams. For those Brendan Chen and Jefferson Jiang defeats March 16 with little or no experience, a Nell Almelda and Nyle Almelda: 6-2 6-4 Mission San Jose Warriors- Saturday Instructional League Logan Boys JV Tennis defeats Washington 12; Antioch Panthers- 2 will be held on Saturdays in 7-0 Oakland. March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25

Sunday, Mar 31 Monday, Apr 1 Festive Easter Service Alameda County Arts Commis- 10 a.m. sion’s Public Art Program Music, Holy Communion, and Easter 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. egg hunt Learn about the program & how to St. James Episcopal Church apply 37051 Cabrillo Terrace, Fremont San Lorenzo Library (510) 797-1492 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo www.saintj.com (510) 208-9646 www.acgov.org/arts Sunday, Mar 31 Holi Celebration Saturday, Apr 6 - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Apr 7 Annual Festival of Colors Fremont Friend’s of the Library Fremont Hindu Temple Book Sale $ 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont Sat: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (510) 659-0655 Sun: 12 noon - 3 p.m. Bring your own bag Monday, Apr 1 Fremont Teen Center “What THEY Don’t Want You 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., to Know” $ Fremont (510) 494-1103 7 p.m. Paranormal investigation team of Bryan & Baxter Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com Newark Memorial Cougar attack too US Bank robbery Track & Field much for Moreau Mariners

SUBMITTED BY OFFICER W. Q URESHI, MILPITAS PD

On March 5, 2013, at about 4:24 p.m., a robbery occurred at the US Bank located at 1535 Landess Avenue, in Milpitas. An unknown male suspect walked inside the bank and handed the teller a demand note requesting money. The teller complied and gave the suspect cash. The suspect fled the area on foot and was described as a Hispanic Male, 6’0” to 6’2, weighing 200 to 300 pounds. He was last seen wear- ing a blue California Berkeley hooded jacket with “California” and an image of a bear printed in gold on the front, a black Pittsburgh Pirates baseball hat with a yellow “P” on the front, sunglasses and black pants. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. We are asking anyone who can identify the suspect or possesses any infor- mation regarding this investigation to call the Milpitas Police Depart- ment at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/govern- ment/police/crime_tip.asp

SUBMITTED BYE MIKE HEIGHTCHEW PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW

Tony Varesio and the rest coaching staff of Newark Cougar track team are looking forward to a good sea- son as the girls team is ranked second in sectional competition. Their ranking is genuine and was evident very early in their dual meet event with Moreau Catholic High School. Newark was dominant, very strong in distances races and relay competition as well. The Lady Cougars set a good pace at the beginning of each race and ran away from Mariner pursuit al- though, even with a small team of mostly freshmen and sophomores, Moreau fought hard. Mariner Coach Enrique Henriquez has high hopes even with a relatively small, inexperienced team and says, “We the have the makings of good team in the future.” The Cougar men also have good speed and demonstrated dominance in the 100 yard dash and hurdles. Their longer distance runners were able to display finishing kicks that left the Mariners behind. Overall, it was a good day for the Cougars.

Ohlone Prowling suspects arrested SUBMITTED BY SGT. FRANK MORALES, MILPITAS PD March On March 15, 2013, at about 12:08pm, Milpitas police officers re- sponded to the 100-blk of Washington Dr. on a report of two Newark resident teenagers attempting to burglarize a residence. The first officer arrived on scene in about 70 seconds. Two teenagers matching the de- Madness scription were located and detained nearby, and the victim identified them as the same people attempting to burglarize the residence. During the investigation it was determined that the female suspect knocked on the front door of the residence to see if anyone was home. After no one came to answer the door, the male suspect attempted to PHOTO BY open a side gate leading into the backyard. The victim yelled out to DON JEDLOVEC the suspects and they fled from the residence. Both juveniles were arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall for conspiracy to commit a crime, prowling and provid- March Madness is not confined to hoops action. Hartnell. In April, seven scheduled conference ing false identification to a police officer. Additionally, the male sus- On St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Lady Renegades games will determine if the Lady Renegades can pect was charged with probation violation. of Ohlone College were unfazed by any mischievous continue their winning ways in May regional play. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation or other loose Leprechauns as they left the tournament with Visit similar incidents occurring in our city is encouraged to call the Milpi- a 3-2 record and very much alive in the hunt for http://www.ohlone.edu/org/athletics/docs/2012201 tas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given postseason play in the Coast Conference. The Rene- 3/wsoftball-schedule2013.pdf for the Lady Rene- anonymously by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or gades posted victories over West Hills, Cabrillo and gade schedule and results. via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpi- Merced Colleges with close losses to Shasta and tas.ca.gov/government/police/crime_tip.asp Page 26 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

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Happenings Tri-City Voice The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/13 File No. 437115 Date: Mar. 05, 2013 rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business The following person(s) has (have) abandoned C. DON CLAY Name in violation of the rights of another under CNS-2458304# the use of the fictitious business name: Green CIVIL Judge of the Superior Court Federal, State, or common law (See Section Cleaning Solutions, 3963 Southampton Ter., 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/13 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fremont, CA 94555 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/13 NAME STATEMENT The fictitious business name referred to above CNS-2455300# File No. 475274 was filed on April 12, 2010 in the County of CNS-2461675# The following person(s) is (are) doing business ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Alameda. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as: Sonia Vazquez, 33030 Lake Mead Dr., Fremont, FOR CHANGE OF NAME FOR CHANGE OF NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Amaran Consulting, 38524 Athy Ct., Fremont, Case No. HG13671934 CA 94555 Case No. HG13665777 NAME STATEMENT CA 94836, County of Alameda This business was conducted by: Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Superior Court of California, County of Alameda File No. 475905 Ami Jagdish Biligiri, 38524 Athy Ct., Fremont, Petition of: Iswar Dharapuram Ramamoorthy for S/ Sonia Vazquez Petition of: Chi Fong Yip for Change of Name The following person(s) is (are) doing business CA 94536 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: as: This business is conducted by an individual TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Alameda County on February 25, 2013. Petitioner Chi Fong Yip filed a petition with this Chutian International Culture & Arts Exchange The registrant(s) commenced to transact business 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/13 Petitioner Iswar D Ramamoorthy filed a petition court for a decree changing names as follows: Inc., 36359 Magellan Dr., Fremont, CA 94536, under the fictitious business name or names listed with this court for a decree changing names as Chi Fong Yip to Francisco Yip County of Alameda. above on N/A CNS-2451664# follows: The Court orders that all persons interested in this Chutian Group Inc., 36359 Magellan Dr., Fremont, I declare that all information in this statement is Iswar Dharapuram Ramamoorthy to James Iswar matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- CA 94536; California #3430594 true and correct. (A registrant who declares as FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Yisrael cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition This business is conducted by a corporation. true information which he or she knows to be NAME STATEMENT The Court orders that all persons interested in this for change of name should not be granted. Any The registrant(s) commenced to transact business false is guilty of a crime.) File No. 475160 matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- person objecting to the name changes described under the fictitious business name or names listed /s/ Ami J. Biligiri The following person(s) is (are) doing business cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition above must file a written objection that includes above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of as: for change of name should not be granted. Any the reasons for the objection at least two court I declare that all information in this statement is Alameda County on February 25, 2013 Kyrin International Trading Company, 46228 person objecting to the name changes described days before the matter is scheduled to be heard true and correct. (A registrant who declares as NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Warm Springs Blvd., #420, Fremont, CA 94539, above must file a written objection that includes and must appear at the hearing to show cause true information which he or she knows to be Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five County of Alameda the reasons for the objection at least two court why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- false is guilty of a crime.) years from the date it was filed with the County Shaolong Qu, 46228 Warm Springs Blvd., #420, days before the matter is scheduled to be heard ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant /s/ Min Song, President Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), Fremont, CA 94539 and must appear at the hearing to show cause the petition without a hearing. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of where it expires 40 days after any change in the This business is conducted by an Individual. why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- Notice of Hearing: Alameda County on March 11, 2013. facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- The registrant(s) commenced to transact business ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant Date: Fri 4/26/2013, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: 504 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a tion 17913 other than a change in the residence under the fictitious business name or names listed the petition without a hearing. The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious above on N/A. Notice of Hearing: Hayward, CA 94544 years from the date it was filed with the County Business Name Statement must be filed before I declare that all information in this statement is Date: 06-14-13, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: 504 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), the expiration. true and correct. (A registrant who declares as The address of the court is 36000 Fremont Blvd. published at least once each week for four suc- where it expires 40 days after any change in the The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- true information which he or she knows to be #153, Fremont, CA 94536 cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business false is guilty of a crime.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub- on the petition in the following newspaper of tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Name in violation of the rights of another under /s/ Shaolong Qu lished at least once each week for four successive general circulation, printed in this county: Whats address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Federal, State, or common law (See Section This statement was filed with the County Clerk of weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti- Happenings Tri City Voice Business Name Statement must be filed before 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Alameda County on February 21, 2013. tion in the following newspaper of general circula- Date: Feb. 01, 2013 the expiration. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/13 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a tion, printed in this county: Inter-City Exrpess C. DON CLAY The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Date: Mar. 19, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business CNS-2457465# years from the date it was filed with the County C. DON CLAY 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/13 Name in violation of the rights of another under Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), Judge of the Superior Court Federal, State, or common law (See Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS where it expires 40 days after any change in the 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/13 CNS-2455295# 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- CNS-2461452# 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/13 File No. 475437 tion 17913 other than a change in the residence ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE The following person(s) is (are) doing business address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious FOR CHANGE OF NAME CNS-2460315# as: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Business Name Statement must be filed before Case No. HG13669256 The One Construction, 2755 Country Dr. #135, the expiration. FOR CHANGE OF NAME Superior Court of California, County of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda. Case No. HG13670378 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Petition of: Jacob A Paine for Change of Name NAME STATEMENT Brandon Hyok Lee, 2755 Country Dr. #135, rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Superior Court of California, County of Alameda TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: File No. 475766 Fremont, CA 94536. Petition of: Logeshkumaar Paramaswaran for Name in violation of the rights of another under Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a The following person(s) is (are) doing business This business is conducted by an individual. Federal, State, or common law (See Section Change of Name decree changing names as follows: as: The registrant(s) commenced to transact business TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Jacob Anthony Paine to Jacob Anthony Moller Bombay Pizza House, 4922 Paseo Padre under the fictitious business name or names listed 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/13 Petitioner Logeshkumaar Paramaswaran filed The Court orders that all persons interested in this Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda; above on 02/26/2013. a petition with this court for a decree changing matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- 30730 Canterbury Ct., Union City, CA 94587 I declare that all information in this statement is CNS-2450425# names as follows: cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition G & G Food Inc., 30730 Canterbury Ct., Union true and correct. (A registrant who declares as Logeshkumaar Paramaswaran to Logesh for change of name should not be granted. Any City, CA 94587; California true information which he or she knows to be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Nathanael Kumaar person objecting to the name changes described This business is conducted by a corporation false is guilty of a crime.) NAME STATEMENT The Court orders that all persons interested in this above must file a written objection that includes The registrant(s) commenced to transact business /s/ Brandon Hyok Lee File No. 475143 matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- the reasons for the objection at least two court under the fictitious business name or names listed This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The following person(s) is (are) doing business cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition days before the matter is scheduled to be heard above on N/A Alameda County on February 28, 2013. as: for change of name should not be granted. Any and must appear at the hearing to show cause I declare that all information in this statement is NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Realty One Group American, 42820 Albrae St., person objecting to the name changes described why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- true and correct. (A registrant who declares as Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda above must file a written objection that includes ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant true information which he or she knows to be years from the date it was filed with the County American Realty & Business Corp., 42820 Albrae the reasons for the objection at least two court the petition without a hearing. false is guilty of a crime.) Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), St., Fremont, CA 94538; CA days before the matter is scheduled to be heard Notice of Hearing: /s/ Gursewak Singh Gill, CEO/Owner where it expires 40 days after any change in the This business is conducted by a Corporation. and must appear at the hearing to show cause Date: Fri 5/24/2013, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- The registrant(s) commenced to transact business why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Alameda County on March 7, 2013 tion 17913 other than a change in the residence under the fictitious business name or names listed ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious above on N/A. the petition without a hearing. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Business Name Statement must be filed before I declare that all information in this statement is Notice of Hearing: published at least once each week for four suc- years from the date it was filed with the County the expiration. true and correct. (A registrant who declares as Date: 5-31-2013, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- true information which he or she knows to be The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, on the petition in the following newspaper of where it expires 40 days after any change in the rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business false is guilty of a crime.) Hayward, CA 94544 general circulation, printed in this county: Whats facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- Name in violation of the rights of another under /s/ Mohinder Pal Singh, CEO A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be Happening Tri City Voice tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Federal, State, or common law (See Section This statement was filed with the County Clerk of published at least once each week for four suc- Date: Feb 28, 2013 address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Alameda County on February 21, 2013. cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on C. DON CLAY Business Name Statement must be filed before 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/13 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a the petition in the following newspaper of general Judge of the Superior Court the expiration. Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/13 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- CNS-2454358# years from the date it was filed with the County Date: Mar. 8, 2013 rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), C. DON CLAY CNS-2454359# Name in violation of the rights of another under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS where it expires 40 days after any change in the Judge of the Superior Court Federal, State, or common law (See Section NAME STATEMENT facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/13 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). File No. 475414 tion 17913 other than a change in the residence CNS-2457330# 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/13 The following person(s) is (are) doing business address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious as: Business Name Statement must be filed before CNS-2459091# MZ Limousine, 4171 Greenland Terrace, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the expiration. Fremont, CA 94555,County of Alameda The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- FOR CHANGE OF NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Muhammad Z Rafique, 4171 Greenland Terrace, Case No. HG13669870 NAMES rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business NAME STATEMENT Fremont, CA 94555 Name in violation of the rights of another under Superior Court of California, County of Alameda File No. 475932 Sumreen Zafar, 4171 Greenland Terrace, Petition of: Shiva Swaminathan & Suganthini Federal, State, or common law (See Section The following person(s) is (are) doing business Fremont, CA 94555 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Shiva-Swaminathan parents, on behalf of Shaini as: This business is conducted by married couple and Abishayan minors for Change of Name 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Virtual Associate, 2411 Jackson St., The registrant(s) commenced to transact business TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda; P.O. under the fictitious business name or names listed CNS-2450423# Petitioner Suganthini R. Shiva-Swaminathan filed NAME STATEMENT File No. 476228 Box 1033, Fremont, CA 94538 above on 02/27/13 a petition with this court for a decree changing Navneet Pannu, 244 Jackson St., Fremont, CA I declare that all information in this statement is names as follows: The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 94539 true and correct. (A registrant who declares as Suganthini Rajeswaran Shiva-Swaminathan to This business is conducted by an individual true information which he or she knows to be Suganthini Sugi-Rajeswaran Shiva Darling Design, 33308 Jamie Cir., Fremont, CA GOVERNMENT 94555, County of Alameda The registrant(s) commenced to transact business false is guilty of a crime.) Shaini Saras Shiva Swaminathan to Shaini Saras- under the fictitious business name or names listed /s/ Muhammad Rafique Valli Shiva Darling Design, California, 27779 Pleasant Hill Ct., Hayward, CA 94542 above on January 1, 2013 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Abishayan Rajes Shiva Swaminathan to I declare that all information in this statement is Alameda County on February 27, 2013. Abishayan Abi-Thamba Shiva This business is conducted by a Limited liability company true and correct. (A registrant who declares as NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a NOTIce is hereby given that sealed competitive The Court orders that all persons interested in this true information which he or she knows to be Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- The registrant(s) commenced to transact business bids will be accepted at the Alameda County under the fictitious business name or names listed false is guilty of a crime.) years from the date it was filed with the County Social Services Agency, Department of Adult, cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition /s/ Navneet Pannu Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), for change of name should not be granted. Any above on N/A Aging, and Medical Services, 6955 Foothill I declare that all information in this statement is This statement was filed with the County Clerk of where it expires 40 days after any change in the Boulevard, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94605 person objecting to the name changes described Alameda County on March 11, 2013 facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- above must file a written objection that includes true and correct. (A registrant who declares as NON-MANDATORY NETWORKING/ BIDDERS true information which he or she knows to be NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a tion 17913 other than a change in the residence CONFERENCES for RFP NS-2013 Nutrition the reasons for the objection at least two court Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious days before the matter is scheduled to be heard false is guilty of a crime.) Services Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM /s/ Dan Fowler, C.E.O. years from the date it was filed with the County Business Name Statement must be filed before and 2:00 PM, Department of Adult, Aging and and must appear at the hearing to show cause Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), the expiration. why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Medical Services, 6955 Foothill Blvd. Suite Alameda County on March 18, 2013 where it expires 40 days after any change in the The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- 300, Big Sur Room, Oakland, CA Response ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business the petition without a hearing. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Due by 1:00 pm on April 19, 2013 County Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Name in violation of the rights of another under Contact: Lisa Ho at (510) 577-3531 or via email: Notice of Hearing: address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Federal, State, or common law (See Section Date: 05/24/13, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: 504 years from the date it was filed with the County [email protected] Attendance at Networking/ Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), Business Name Statement must be filed before 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Bidders Conference is not required. The RFP The address of the court is 24405 Amado Street, the expiration. 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/13 Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 where it expires 40 days after any change in the is available via the GSA website— www.acgov.org facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- under Current Contracting Opportunities A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business CNS-2452882# published at least once each week for four suc- tion 17913 other than a change in the residence 3/26/13 address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Name in violation of the rights of another under cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing Federal, State, or common law (See Section STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT CNS-2460862# on the petition in the following newspaper of Business Name Statement must be filed before OF USE OF FICTITIOUS th i ti 14411 et seq Business and Professions Code)

Newark Police Log

SUBMITTED BY SHEILA REMOLAR-REDUTA SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD undetected. Bradford was booked water meter from Shell Station con- was later booked into Santa Rita Jail. struction site. Officer Fredstrom lo- Parishioners of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church, Fremont, March 16 March 19 cated the suspect and water meter, at were presented with a special Christmas gift from their pastor, Fr. At 9:02 a.m. Officer Cerini inves- At 11:06 a.m., Officer Homay- the recyclers (on Redeker). Officer Antony Vazhappilly. His second book, “Songs for a Spiritual Journey,” tigated a theft of copper at Newark oun investigated a commercial bur- Nobbe investigated and arrested Jef- was released in early December 2013 and perfectly complements his Junior High. Electrical wires con- glary at Martin Auto Wholesale, frey Barnett of Newark for theft. necting one of the portable class- located at 37310 Cedar Boulevard. 1544 Hours: Officers responded first, “A Marian Handbook,” published in 2010. rooms and the baseball field snack The burglary occurred overnight and to a residence in the 6100 block of “Songs for a Spiritual Journey” is a compilation of 52 poems and reflec- bar were cut and pulled out of the suspect(s) made entry by smashing a Cotton Ave on a 911 hang-up (the tions by Fr. Antony to guide his readers through a weekly contemplation underground conduit. window to the business. Loss is com- caller disconnected before the dis- throughout the year. This book is intended to re-energize one’s spirit and Officer Neithercutt located and puters and a safe. patcher could talk with the caller) soul in a journey back to basic Christian teachings that man needs God recovered an unoccupied stolen vehi- March 21 and contacted a female victim with and forges ahead by living with this same belief and conviction. This book cle (Gold 97 Corolla, CA: 3UIL393) Officer Clark accepted a Citizen’s cooking oil burns. She advised her is a testament of Fr. Antony’s gift of poetry writing and 30 years of inspira- on St. Isabel Ave. at 2:15 p.m. Vehi- Arrest from Macy’s of Michael Tran brother Manuel Castro, a Hispanic tional work as a priest, educator and counselor. cle had been reported stolen to Fre- of San Jose at 1:55 p.m. Tran was ar- Male Adult, 5’8”, 240 lbs. had A book-signing event was held at St. James the Apostle Church, mont PD on 2-20-13. Residents rested for Burglary and booked at burned her with cooking oil. The vic- Fremont, on December 23, 2012. Fr. Antony’s close friends and sup- reported that vehicle was left in the Santa Rita Jail. tim was treated at the scene for her porters and his parishioners graced the occasion. Union City Council area 2-3 weeks ago. Officer Taylor accepted a Citizen’s injuries. Officer Slater handled a citizen’s Arrest from JC Penney of Kavyashree March 24 member and St. James parishioner Jim Navarro was Master of Cere- arrest/shoplifting case at the New- Thota [female] of Fremont was ar- 1621 Hours: Officer Nobbe ar- monies. An opening prayer, led by Joe Parish, was followed by Fr. Park Mall Burlington Coat Factory at rested for Petty Theft at 5:08 p.m. rested Vittorio Benevento of Newark Antony’s introduction of the book and acknowledgement of all who 5:17 p.m. Margarita Hall of Pitts- and issued a Notice to Appear. at 4:21 p.m. after he was arrested for shared their treasure, time and talent from the early stages of the book burg was cited and released at the March 22 Shoplifting. Raley’s caught Vittorio to its completion and publication. scene for petty theft. Officer Horst investigated a resi- stealing food items from the store Fr. Antony’s guests wrote praises for the book and shared their per- Officer Slater handled another dential burglary at 8:41 a.m. that oc- and took him onto custody. Vittorio sonal reviews. Among them were Fr. Joseph Antony Sebastian SVD citizen’s arrest/shoplifting case at the curred at a residence in the 37300 was cited by Officer Nobbe for the (St. Joachim Parish Hayward), Fr. Joseph Kalapurayil (Indian Ortho- NewPark Mall Macy’s store at 5:20 block of Locust St. Entry was made theft and released on a citation. dox Church), James Neiman (Information Systems Professional, Sensei p.m. April Coleman of Fremont was through a back door. Loss was jew- Officer Bloom handled a citizen’s at Shugyo Aikido Dojo, and St. James parishioner) and Edward Caron also cited and released at the scene elry and cash. The burglary occurred arrest/shoplifting case at the New- (Administrator, Stanford University and St. James parishioner). Sincere for petty theft. between 8 a.m. and time of call. Park Mall Sears store at 7:07 p.m. March 17 At 11:03 a.m., Officer Allum in- Ashlie Dutra-Ochoa of Fremont was appreciation was also extended to Deacon Dick Folger of Our Lady of Officer Neithercutt arrested Brad- vestigated a theft that occurred at issued a notice to appear at the scene the Holy Rosary in Union City for publishing the book. Folger is the ford Samuels of Fremont at 12:33 Swiss Park, 5911 Mowry Ave. The re- for petty theft. Founder & President of Folger Graphics, Inc. p.m. for an outstanding warrant- porting person stated someone had Officers responded to an audible The event continued with Fr. Antony’s book signing as the God possession of drugs and a new charge stolen four bar stools sometime this alarm sounding at the Chipotle Our Father choir of St. James rendered beautiful Christmas music dur- of Possession of Burglary tools. After past week. The bar stools contain restaurant on Jarvis Ave. at 4:47 a.m. ing the fellowship. Members of the Mary Our Mother ministry of St. conducting a probation search of plaques on the back with the names and located a front window smashed James, led by Elmie Shahab, have generously shared their time to pro- Bradford’s vehicle, Officer Neither- Jan Sutter or Joe Bissing on them. out. The loss is undetermined at this mote and help sell Fr. Antony’s book since its debut. cutt located a gas siphoning system Officer Katz handled a citizen’s time. “Songs for a Spiritual Journey” is available at $15. All proceeds will built into the vehicle. The system was arrest/shoplifting case at the New- Any person with any information help construction of the Mother Teresa Children’s Education Center at comprised of a hidden hose and Park Mall JC Penney Store at 4;24 concerning these incidents can con- St. James to provide for our children’s continuing religious education and pump system placed the trunk and p.m. Carlos Inguanzo of Newark was tact the non-emergency line at 510- wheel well of the vehicle. The design cited for petty theft. 578-4237. Information can also be youth programs. of the system and its hidden nature March 23 left anonymously on the “silent wit- For more information, call (510) 792-1962, visit St. James the Apostle make it easy for the owner of the ve- Officers responded at 2:25 p.m. ness” hotline at 510-578-4000, ex- Catholic Church, 34700 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, or hicle to steal gas for vehicle virtually to report of a subject who stole a tension 500. www.sjapostle.net March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 27

PUBLISHER Great EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

level of what Abraham Maslow called a funded museums, art galleries, singular DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS “hierarchy of needs.” These include the less shopping, fine art venues and fine din- Sharon Marshak concrete aspects of “esteem” and “self-actu- ing. Are these simply empty words? I alization.” don’t think so but they take a commit- PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN ment and local energy to make them Ramya Raman Components of esteem involve the happen. As the economy improves and ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT confidence that you and those around resources become available, the challenge Sharon Marshak you have value and are worthy of respect, will be to use these to become great cities both by self and others. Just look and a great community of cities. Fre- EDUCATION through issues of Tri-City Voice and it is mont is about to make a bold statement Miriam G. Mazliach hard to doubt that our communities with a sculpture at a major intersection FEATURES have plenty to be proud of and citizens of the city. Whether the art is acceptable Julie Grabowski who achieve great things. It is the highest to all or not, it has the “ring” of adven- level of Maslov’s pyramid of needs that is GOVERNMENT WILLIAM MARSHAK ture and innovation and a step in the elusive, for this involves problem-solving, Simon Wong right direction. creativity and spontaneity; in other TRAVEL & DINING words… risk. Our path to greatness begins with a Sharon Marshak here are cities and communities critical look at what we have and what is The Bay Area accepts risky endeavors PHOTOGRAPHERS that always seem to receive extra necessary to fulfill Maslow’s hierarchy. as its birthright, admiring the bawdy, au- Cassandra Broadwin accolades even amidst the usual Some of our cities have taken small steps T dacious beginnings of San Francisco, Mike Heightchew problems of any gathering of people. In in this direction, but still fall short when Oakland’s East Bay manufacturing mus- Don Jedlovec some cases, historical events or geogra- asked to consider the risk of greatness. A cle and South Bay’s Silicon Valley. These phy play a major role while in others, consortium of neighboring cities can be DISTRIBUTION MANAGER locations along with others around the these attributes have been augmented by the catalyst for action. Our Mayors and Gerry Johnston Bay Area epitomize the value of bold be- the efforts of citizens and leaders, cata- Councilmembers, working as a team, can ginnings. Our section of the Bay now has pulting them to wide recognition. What make it happen if they really believe in the opportunity to not only join, but OFFICE MANAGER is it that causes others to gaze with admi- the unrealized potential of our area. We eclipse our well-known neighbors. It is in Karin Diamond ration at these locations? can be GREAT if we dare! the Greater Tri-City area that innovation ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT While hard to define or copy, a com- has room to grow and develop as a natu- Margaret Fuentes mon theme does seem to emerge: attention ral nexus of energy. Not only can this BOOKKEEPING to form and function. The practical aspect area shine and become “great,” but it has Vandana Dua of cities is a function of tangible assets that the obligation to its citizens to do so. allow a majority of citizens to feel safe and Many elements of greatness are al- comfortable in their habitat. Streets are REPORTERS ready in place but we need to concen- functional, public safety is generally assured trate on some of the more creative Frank Addiego and other infrastructure concerns are met. aspects that shape perception. For in- Jessica Noël Flohr Confidence in the continuation of this stance our leaders should consider ex- Sara Giusti state is high. The second part of the equa- William Marshak panding our innovative footprint with Janet Grant tion is a bit less concrete, but fills a higher PUBLISHER convention facilities, well publicized and Philip Holmes Catherine Kirch Susana Nunez Suzanne Ortt Praveena Raman Be aware of PIN theft Mauricio Segura Angie Wang SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY PD chine. However, the face plate is used to con- use one of your hands to hide any “PIN” or ceal a device that will store information asso- access numbers you may enter when using INTERN One of the more interesting crimes that ciated with your card. Additional spy cameras ATM style machines. Kenny Jacoby occurred the week of March 10-15 was the are often used in conjunction with the face discovery of a PIN card reader illegally at- plate to obtain access codes as you enter num- tached to the lobby entry doors at the bers on the ATM keypad. It is a good idea to WEB MASTER CitiBank in Union City (Decoto Rd). This RAMAN CONSULTING was a very sophisticated operation. Identity Venkat Raman theft is the fastest rising type of crime and we LEGAL COUNSEL must all remain vigilant. This scam was un- Stephen F. Von Till, Esq. covered by a regular bank customer that no- ticed a small imperfection in the device and promptly reported it. While using a credit card at a gas pump, look into the area where you swipe the card in the event that a small device/card reader has been placed there. If you do that each time it becomes a habit. Make sure to pay attention to the details ADJUDICATION: when using your ATM or credit cards. Crimi- What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice nals are known to place accessory devices over is a “newspaper of general circula- ATM machines, and even gas pumps. The tion” as set forth in sections 6000, criminals will commonly add an additional et. seq., of the Government Code, face plate to any machine that accepts a credit for the County of Alameda, and card or access card. 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The Milpitas Sports Center is excited to offer Family Fitness Days to its members and their families. This program is de- signed to teach children and their families the benefits of exercise by doing various interactive games and interval circuits. This 90- minute program is lots of fun for the entire family. Family Fitness Days is offered on April 6 and 20, May 4 and 18 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and is of- fered for parents and their chil- dren ages 6-15 years old. Take this opportunity to make exercise a priority for your family this year! Be Fit. Be Well. SUBMITTED BY THERESA HO “grandpas,” some of whom sang along with denominational serving children from pre- For more information on this PHOTOS BY THERESA HO AND the children. school through fourth grade. Lea’s celebrates program, call the City of Milpitas CHERYL GERARD For many years, the school’s kindergarten its 35th anniversary this year, and it contin- Sports Center at (408) 586-3225. through fourth grade students, have been in- ues its mission to provide a strong academic Valentine’s Day was made extra special for teracting with residents of Bethesda. They program as well as placing great emphasis on Family Fitness Days residents of Bethesda Christian Retirement serenade at Halloween and Christmas, and teaching values. The residents of Bethesda April 6 & 20; May 4 & 18 Center by first and second graders of Lea’s share a smile and some kind words. This certainly agree that one value the students 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Christian School. Students gave up their year, the younger students provided a special have learned is to respect and appreciate our Milpitas Sports Center daily story time for two weeks in order to treat by singing for Valentine’s Day. elders. After all, it does take a village to raise 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., learn love songs for the “grandmas” and Lea’s Christian School in Hayward is non- a child. Milpitas (408) 586-3225 $5 per person

acing the prospect of a day without a Board President Judy Zlatnik on Wednes- Osage says that Meals on Wheels is sup- sorship is always welcome. She notes that a well prepared, nutritious meal and day, March 20 to deliver hot, nourishing ported by volunteers, donations and $100 donation to Meals on Wheels is the Flimited ability to leave your resi- meals. grants, and contributions from recipients equivalent of 30 meals, about a month of dence to get it isn’t a pleasant thought. The Tri-City effort began in 1975 when who pay on a sliding scale, based upon in- sustenance for a recipient. Many, especially elderly and disabled, face Virginia Carlson of Fremont recognized come level. Cost of the food is $3.50 but, Although Meals on Wheels recipients that prospect daily without fanfare. How- the need for nutritional meals to the area’s even with volunteer drivers, the real cost receive a bill, if for some reason the person ever, a stalwart group of volunteers of all elderly and founded LIFE Eldercare. Dur- considering transportation and overhead, cannot pay the total, the remainder is ages, part of a national movement to allevi- ing its first year, the program delivered is actually $7 per meal. found somewhere. This “somewhere” ate the problem, wait every weekday about 300 meals to the homebound elderly LIFE Eldercare Outreach Coordinator might be from a shrinking pool of federal morning in the parking lot behind Fre- in the Tri-City Area. Almost 40 years later, Tammy Duran adds that both companies and state funding or vital local donations. mont City Hall for the Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels of LIFE Eldercare has and individuals are welcome to join the truck that brings prepackaged meals from grown, now depending on approximately ranks of volunteer drivers for Meals on LIFE ElderCare helps frail, home- a central kitchen in Livermore. 60 volunteer drivers who cover 24 separate Wheels. Volunteer drivers may commit to bound seniors in the Tri-City area To underscore the importance of this routes in Fremont, Newark and Union a few hours each month, each week or through four services: Meals on program, Tri-City Mayors, Bill Harrison City. Each day, new recipients are added more often, depending on their schedule; Wheels, Friendly Visitors, VIP Rides (Fremont), Al Nagy (Newark) and Carol and the list continues to grow. some individuals and companies share and Falls Prevention. If you are in- Dutra-Vernaci (Union City) along with The most common misconception route responsibilities between several driv- terested in donating or becoming a Fremont Councilmembers Sue Chan and about Meals on Wheels is that it is a feder- ers. As with any organization dependent Vinnie Bacon joined volunteers including ally subsidized, free program. It is not. Life on daily attendance, emergencies can cre- volunteer, please visit www.lifeelder- past councilmember and LifeEldercare ElderCare Executive Director Patricia ate difficult vacancies; assistance and spon- care.org or call (510) 574-2090.

Local representative needed for international student exchange

SUBMITTED BY NACEL OPEN DOOR families for an academic year or the primary link between our ex- of the students and families and churches, organizations, and indi- semester. Nacel Open Door is a change students, host families, to address problems they bring to viduals in order to identify hosts. Nacel Open Door is a non- J-1 exchange program sponsor and local high schools. Local your attention. The ideal candidate is highly or- profit high school student ex- under the designation of the U.S. Representatives serve as the ex- A qualified candidate should ganized, resourceful, is a good change organization Department of State and has a change student’s advocate and be interested in cross-culture edu- judge of character, connected to headquartered in St. Paul, MN. full listing with the Council on support system while they are in cation, be outgoing, and have a the community, and has experi- Each year the Academic Year Pro- Standards for International Edu- the United States. Local Repre- flexible and positive attitude. ence working with students. gram places about 500 students cation Travel (CSIET). sentatives are required to main- Local Representatives must feel For more information, please with volunteer American host Local Representatives act as tain monthly contact with each comfortable approaching schools, visit www.nacelopendoor.org. Page 30 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013 “Places of Worship” is published on the first Tuesday of every month. Faith-based organizations that have agreed to distribute Tri-City Voice to their congregations are included. A complete list of all greater PLACES OF WORSHIP Tri-City faith-based organizations can be found at: www.tricityvoice.com under “Community Resources.” Happy Birthday Elsa

Teddy Roosevelt was the U.S. President, Oklahoma be- came the 46th state of the Union and, in the state of her birth, Kansas, Charles Curtis became the first Native American US senator. Of course, Elsa Katherinia Thohoff doesn’t remember those occasions since her birthday on

March 25, 1907 in LeHarpe, Kansas was just the begin- ning of the first 106 years of her life. Her early years were spent in LeHarpe, at that time, a flourishing railroad town in southeast Kansas. Elsa gradu- January 25, 1941, John and Elsa Horn welcomed their District. An adventurous soul, Elsa was seen horseback ated from Iola High School in the neighboring town of daughter, Barbara late in the next year. Active as a school riding in her younger days at age 83! Iola, Kansas. Moving to St. Joseph, Missouri, she was able mom, Elsa became president of the local Parent Teacher A large turnout at Aegis Assisted Living including to use her skills as an accomplished seamstress to support Association (PTA). Her talent as a seamstress was in de- daughter Barbara, celebrated Elsa’s birthday on Friday, herself during the Great Depression. mand and she worked in Los Angeles until she moved to March 22. Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison attended and In 1935, Elsa moved to Los Angeles, taught school and Fremont in 1978, following John’s death in 1977, to live read a proclamation of the City of Fremont in her honor. met her future husband, John Marshall Horn. Married on with her daughter, a teacher in the Newark Unified School Milpitas Fire Report Wanted SUBMITTED BY MILPITAS FIRE DEPARTMENT to the building exterior. Telephone cable and power SUBMITTED BY SGT. RAJ MAHARAJ, MILPITAS PD lines leading to the residence were also damaged. March 19 There were no injuries to either firefighters or citi- On March 21, 2013 at ap- (Fire Battalion Chief Demetrious Kastros) zens. Fire units remained on the scene for approxi- proximately 2:15 P.M., Milpitas Milpitas Fire Department was dispatched to a re- mately one hour to assure complete extinguishment. police officers located Jeramie port of a vehicle over an embankment on Calaveras The cause is under investigation. Balmonte Posas in a black 1990 Road, two miles east of Highway 880. Firefighters March 24 (Battalion Chief Rick Frawley) Ford Mustang on the 1000 arrived on the scene to find one heavily damaged Milpitas Fire Department responded to a re- Block of Junesong Way in San ported gas leak in the 1200 block of Lassen Avenue Jose, CA. Posas is a Milpitas res- passenger sedan in a small ravine with two female ident with felony arrest warrants occupants inside. An adult female in the vehicle had in Milpitas. Fire Department units arrived on the and is a parolee-at-large. Milpi- sustained moderate to major injuries. A female child scene to find a residential gas line that had appar- tas police officers attempted an inside the vehicle appeared to have minor injuries. ently failed during construction work. PG&E was enforcement stop on the vehicle The child was securely strapped in a child safety on scene and requesting additional resources to se- and Posas fled on foot. Posas seat. Firefighters took approximately 15 minutes to cure the leak. Firefighters isolated and evacuated the discarded a loaded firearm as he remove the adult female. The child was removed by immediate area and placed fire control measures in fled from the officers. San Jose firefighters immediately after their arrival. Fire per- place. Additional Fire Department resources evacu- police officers responded to the sonnel used a “Stokes” or “Basket Stretcher” and ated buildings in the vicinity of the lead. Milpitas area and assisted Milpitas police ropes to bring the female victim up the embank- Police units assisted with resident notifications and officers in searching for Posas; ment to the nearby roadway. Bothe patients were perimeter control. An Alert SCC notification was however, Posas was not located. made to residents in the area. Eight residents were Jeramie Posas should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with transported to a local hospital of treatment. any information regarding this investigation or his whereabouts is encouraged Milpitas Fire Department was on the scene with temporarily relocated to the Milpitas Sports Center to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400 or their local law en- seven personnel responding on one engine, a ladder while the Incident was stabilized. forcement agency. Information regarding Jeramie Posas can be given anony- truck, rescue unit and one command vehicle. Milpi- The Milpitas Fire Department responded three mously by calling (408) 586-2500, or via the Milpitas Police Department tas Police Department closed the roadway during engine companies, two truck companies, one rescue website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime_tip.asp the rescue operations and is conducting an investi- and one command vehicle to the Incident. Mutual gation into the cause of the accident. aid was requested from the San Jose Fire Depart- (Fire Marshal Albert Zamora) ment for city coverage. Additional resources in- Union City Police Log Milpitas Fire Department received a dispatch for cluded Santa Clara County Ambulance, Supervisor, a reported structure fire in a single family residence Duty Chief, Red Cross and Fire Associates. Milpitas SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY POLICE resident woke up and realized a win- at 149 Rose Drive in Milpitas. Although smoke was unites remained on the scne until approximately 4 dow of her residence was broken and p.m. while PG&E secured the gas line. At that time March 15 the screen had been removed during visible from over 1 mile away, firefighters arrived on residents were notified that they could return to At 2:20 p.m., an 88 year-old resi- the night. The incident occurred be- the scene to find exterior furniture burning in the dent was in his backyard when he tween March 16 at 8 p.m. and backyard area. There was also some limited damage their homes. heard his dogs barking. The resident March 17 at 9 a.m. No entry was walked inside his home and encoun- made and nothing was taken from tered a suspect coming downstairs. the residence. 39737 Paseo Padre Parkway Suite B, Fremont, CA 94538 The suspect was carrying a suitcase March 18 510-494-1999 fax 510-796-2462 and a crowbar when he encountered At 3:30 p.m., a 14 year-old Logan [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com the victim. The suspect used the suit- student was walking on G Street case to push the elderly victim to the when she was approached by a His- Subscription Form q 12 Months for $75 ground as he fled the residence. The panic male adult. The suspect asked PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY suspect got into an awaiting black the victim if she liked what she saw q Renewal - 12 months for $50 two-door vehicle with a sunroof. The and he exposed his genitalia. The vic- suspect was described as a Hispanic tim ran home where she reported the Date: q Check q Credit Card q Cash male, 20 to 25 years old, 5 foot 8 incident. The victim described the inches tall, with short black hair, and suspect as a Hispanic male, 30 years a muscular build. The suspect was old, 5 foot 7 inches tall, and 190 wearing a San Francisco Giants t- pounds. The suspect was further de- Name: Credit Card #: shirt during the incident. The driver scribed as having black spiky hair, of the suspect vehicle was described light brown eyes, and goatee style fa- Card Type: as a Hispanic male with dark hair. cial hair. The suspect was driving a Address: Anyone with information about this white or pearl colored Lexus SUV incident should contact the Union (possibly an “RX” model), with Exp. Date: Zip Code: City Police Department. tinted windows and custom rims. City, State, Zip Code: March 17 Anyone with information about the At 12:10 a.m., officers were dis- incident should contact the Union patched to investigate a residential bur- City Police Department. Delivery Name & Address if different from Billing: glary on 8th Street. The 95 year-old March 19 Business Name if applicable: resident went to bed around 1800 At 4 p.m., officers were dispatched hours, and awoke to hearing her dog to investigate an assault with a deadly q q barking at 12:01 a.m. The resident weapon incident at Jamba Juice in Home Delivery Mail then noticed damage to a door on her Union Landing. The incident involved residence. Evidence at the scene indi- a suspect entering the business and cated a suspect made entry into the res- throwing bottles and other items at the Phone: idence. The victim did not see or hear victims. One of the victims received a anyone inside her residence. laceration on their head as a result of E-Mail: Officer Clubb investigated an at- the incident. The suspect was arrested Authorized Signature: (Required for all forms of tempt burglary on Cameron Dr. The by arriving officers. payment) March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31

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Best deals on everything for Sept - May - 10 am-12 p Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 510-656-7141 or visit baby and kids. Centerville Presbyterian Church tri-cityvolunteers.org tri-cityvolunteers.org www.bethtorah-fremont.org 35450 Newark Blvd, Newark 4360 Central Ave, Fremont www.tricitymoms.org Teacher recognized for excellence Efforts to rename SUBMITTED BY KRISTEN YASUKAWA at-risk and underrepresented youth, serving students San Francisco PHOTO BY DAVID J. ERIKSON who are pregnant or are parents and have been ex- pelled or incarcerated. The program covers students International Airport Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) in Fremont, Hayward, Newark, San Leandro and Union City. teacher Kim Boerner was named the recipient of the SUBMITTED BY DAN RAFTER annual Dennis Richmond Community Impact Boerner’s demonstrated commitment to all as- Award by Ala Costa Centers. The award recognized pects of education included serving as a mentor for San Francisco supervisors are advancing legislation aimed at Boerner’s life-long career as an outstanding educator new teachers, leading the teacher’s union, working commemorating LGBT civil rights leader Harvey Milk by renam- with an exceptional ability to empower and inspire to improve the curriculum for at-risk youth, and de- ing the city’s airport in his honor. Human Rights Campaign Presi- youth in the community. veloping a program for teen parents. dent Chad Griffin released the following statement in support: Boerner is a teacher at ACOE’s Quest Academy “Kim instills a strong work ethic in her students “Harvey Milk made it his life’s mission to ensure that everyone in San Leandro, an independent study program for to help them build a foundation of academic excel- - regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, or lence to pave the way for a socioeconomic status - was treated with the dignity and respect better life,” said Sheila Jor- that all human beings deserve. Harvey Milk-San Francisco Inter- dan, Alameda County Su- national Airport would serve as a powerful testament to the impor- perintendent of Schools. tance of Harvey’s pioneering work and selfless dedication to “Having worked as a special advancing equality for all. education teacher myself, I “Harvey Milk fought tirelessly to raise the visibility of LGBT understand the commit- people, and placing his name on San Francisco’s airport would ment and spirit needed to bring awareness of his work to the 40 million travelers from inspire and empower stu- around the world who pass through SFO annually. Harvey Milk’s dents, and Kim embodies legacy is what guides our work as we continue the fight for full the very essence of excel- equality, and HRC is proud to support this effort to honor his lence in education.” memory. The Ala Costa Center The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, presented the award to gay, bisexual and transgender political organization with members Boerner at a fundraiser gala throughout the country. It effectively lobbies Congress, provides on March 16 in Dublin. campaign support and educates the public to ensure that LGBT For more information, Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in (L to R): Sheila Jordan, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools; with Kim Boerner, Quest Acad- visit www.acoe.org emy Teacher; and Joaquin J. Rivera, Vice President of the Alameda County Board of Education the community. March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33 HOME SALES REPORT Social CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 05 32210 Olney Court 94587 460,000 4 1708 1973 02-05-13 Highest $: 706,000 Median $: 372,000 34258 Red Cedar Lane 94587 645,000 5 2604 2000 02-08-13 Lowest $: 216,000 Average $: 397,300 2122 Skylark Court #2 94587 220,000 2 903 1972 02-07-13 Security ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 34871 Travertine Way 94587 431,000 3 1492 1997 02-11-13 22050 Cameron Street 94546 216,500 2 952 1947 02-08-13 21339 Lake Chabot Road 94546 312,000 2 1100 1947 02-08-13 Q&A 4227 Omega Avenue 94546 380,000 2 1080 1947 02-11-13 5346 Briar Ridge Drive 94552 372,000 - 1619 1978 02-08-13 SUBMITTED BY 7574 Denison Place 94552 706,000 4 2690 1999 02-08-13 Washington MARIAELENA LEMUS FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 24 SOCIAL SECURITY Highest $: 858,000 Median $: 488,000 PUBLIC AFFAIRS Lowest $: 103,000 Average $: 460,438 Township Men’s SPECIALIST IN SAN JOSE ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 37997 3rd Street 94536 430,000 3 1415 1910 02-06-13 Question: 38051 Buxton Common 94536 210,000 2 900 1971 02-04-13 Club will host 3854 Dunbar Place 94536 575,000 - 1503 1977 02-08-13 I’m trying to figure out how 4365 Faulkner Drive 94536 804,000 4 2276 1963 02-08-13 much I need to save for my re- 4805 Gertrude Drive 94536 670,000 4 1984 1960 02-05-13 Roman Reed tirement. Does the government 340 J Street 94536 315,000 2 782 1905 02-05-13 offer any help with financial 4843 Mayfield Drive 94536 700,000 3 1852 1954 02-04-13 SUBMITTED BY BOB SILVA education? 38500 Paseo Padre Pkwy #30994536 103,000 1 750 1970 02-04-13 4528 Portola Drive 94536 475,000 3 1620 1953 02-08-13 The Spring Meeting for the Washington Township Men’s Club Answer: 4631 Rothbury Common 94536 230,000 2 945 1988 02-06-13 will be held Wednesday May 8, 2013 at Spin-A-Yarn Restaurant Yes. For starters, you may 39395 Argonaut Way 94538 535,000 5 1689 1961 02-08-13 (45915 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont). Our speaker will be Roman want to find out what you can 5616 Chestnut Common 94538 275,000 2 945 1971 02-04-13 Reed who has worked tirelessly to pass the Roman Reed Spinal expect from Social Security 39976 Fremont Boulevard 94538 222,500 2 1165 1972 02-06-13 Cord Injury Research Act in California. As a result, more than 39206 Guardino Drive #304 94538 185,000 1 693 1990 02-08-13 with a visit to Social Security’s $15.4 million in state funds has been awarded to scientists conduct- 3665 Norfolk Road 94538 488,000 3 1314 1960 02-08-13 Retirement Estimator at 4587 Piper Street 94538 500,000 3 1148 1960 02-07-13 ing research in spinal cord regeneration. An additional $85.6 mil- www.socialsecurity.gov/estima- 42743 Roberts Avenue 94538 488,000 3 1000 1958 02-08-13 lion has been leveraged from outside sources. tor. The Financial Literacy and 5619 Salvia Common 94538 322,000 2 1157 1994 02-08-13 Roman has directly raised over $100 million in neurological Education Commission has a 4593 Sloat Road 94538 550,000 3 1456 1960 02-04-13 medical research. He joined Stanford to promote research and website that can key you in on 45588 Bridgeport Drive 94539 450,000 4 2539 1985 02-11-13 awareness on behalf of all those with spinal cord injury and dys- the basics of financial educa- 40927 Cantare Place 94539 858,000 4 1514 1965 02-06-13 function. President Obama invited Reed to the March 9, 2009, cer- tion: www.mymoney.gov. Fi- 3762 Dryden Road 94555 510,000 3 1633 1977 02-06-13 emony commemorating the historic reversal of the government’s nally, you’ll want to check out 34166 Duke Lane 94555 580,000 3 1380 1986 02-08-13 ban on the use of federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. the Consumer Financial Protec- 3718 Ferry Lane 94555 575,000 4 1630 1978 02-06-13 In November 2011, Roman Reed partnered with Tory Minus, tion Bureau, which offers edu- HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 23 Senator Marc Keahey, and TJ Atchison to launch a similar research cational information on a Highest $: 725,000 Median $: 320,000 initiative as Roman’s Law in Alabama. With Roman’s assistance, the number of financial matters, Lowest $: 94,500 Average $: 318,587 TJ Atchison Spinal Cord Injury Research Act passed with bipartisan ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED including mortgages, credit 25242 2nd Street 94541 350,000 3 992 1952 02-08-13 support in the Alabama Legislature on May 16, 2012. cards, retirement, and other big 22943 Alice Street 94541 200,000 3 1010 1945 02-11-13 Washington Township Men’s Club, established in 1918, is one of decisions. Visit the Consumer 401 Puerto Place 94541 275,000 3 1412 1980 02-08-13 the oldest social clubs in the Tri City Area. For meeting informa- Financial Protection Bureau at 24257 Ridgecreek Lane 94541 575,000 4 3006 2008 02-05-13 tion, email: [email protected] or call (510) 468-1738. www.consumerfinance.gov. 1275 Sandy Bridges Court 94541 232,500 3 1532 1988 02-08-13 1255 Terrace Avenue 94541 97,500 3 948 1908 02-04-13 28831 Bay Heights Road 94542 725,000 4 2669 2000 02-06-13 1025 Central Boulevard 94542 410,000 5 2601 1990 02-04-13 27694 Dobbel Avenue 94542 500,000 4 2279 1987 02-04-13 Wire thefts 705 Canonbury Way #283 94544 100,000 2 900 1988 02-06-13 SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD 26382 Flamingo Avenue 94544 320,000 3 1047 1952 02-04-13 27713 Pensacola Way 94544 185,000 3 1000 1954 02-06-13 26555 Sunvale Court 94544 185,000 3 1200 - 02-07-13 On Monday, March 18th at approximately 12:55 p.m., we 29370 Taylor Avenue 94544 350,000 3 1290 1926 02-08-13 were notified that a possible stolen truck had been abandoned 24614 Traynor Court 94544 272,500 3 1138 1950 02-11-13 in Hayward near the 2500 block of Hansen Road. The truck 31519 Trevor Avenue 94544 350,000 3 1175 1955 02-08-13 had a damaged ignition and was loaded with a large amount of 2589 Arf Avenue 94545 170,000 3 1440 1971 02-06-13 red wire insulation, commonly used to insulate copper wire. 27447 Bahama Avenue 94545 338,000 3 1128 1957 02-04-13 The abandoned truck was dumped across the street from a 2533 Oliver Drive 94545 215,000 3 1254 1971 02-08-13 construction site and near an elementary school located on 2853 Seadrift Circle 94545 520,000 5 2894 2006 02-07-13 Hansen Rd in Hayward. We were able to obtain video today 25701 Seaver Street 94545 402,500 3 1181 1959 02-05-13 from one of the businesses in the area and viewed the stolen 1280 Stanhope Lane #237 94545 94,500 1 748 1989 02-06-13 28551 Starboard Lane 94545 460,000 4 1835 2007 02-05-13 SUBMITTED BY HEATHER SAVAGE MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 09 Highest $: 511,000 Median $: 382,000 Building Peaceful Families (BPF), a Sili- Lowest $: 272,000 Average $: 399,444 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED con Valley non-profit organization – in part- 1455 Ashland Drive 95035 382,000 4 1154 1955 02-26-13 nership with the San Francisco 49ers and the 215 Boyd Street 95035 325,000 3 1067 1954 02-21-13 Santa Clara County Office of Education – 293 Heath Street 95035 425,000 3 1160 1962 02-22-13 has announced a call for entries for the an- 214 Krismer Street 95035 465,000 3 1495 1958 02-20-13 nual Top Dads Award Essay Contest. Bay 1915 Landess Avenue 95035 380,000 3 1216 1971 02-26-13 Area children ages 5 through 17 are invited 230 Lynn Avenue 95035 325,000 3 1146 1970 02-20-13 to submit essays describing why their father 295 Rio Verde Place #4 95035 272,000 3 1030 1974 02-25-13 or father figure should be selected for the 1786 Snell Place 95035 511,000 3 1253 2010 02-26-13 prestigious Top Dads Award. Essays are due 1795 Snell Place 95035 510,000 3 1253 2010 02-21-13 on or before April 22, 2013. NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 05 Fifty winning essays will be selected from Highest $: 635,000 Median $: 489,000 Lowest $: 325,000 Average $: 487,200 all entries received. The winners (50 kids and ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 50 fathers/father figures) will be invited to at- 36331 Indian Wells Drive 94560 552,000 3 1319 1965 02-08-13 tend the Top Dads Award Luncheon on June truck driving up and parking on the road at about 10:40 a.m. 6148 Moores Avenue 94560 489,000 4 1391 1969 02-08-13 14, 2013. At the event, four first-place essay on March 17th. Once the vehicle parked, an adult male was 37085 Olive Street 94560 435,000 5 1755 1970 02-08-13 writers will receive a grand prize package that observed exiting the driver’s side of the truck. As he exited the 36731 Ruschin Drive 94560 325,000 5 1284 1955 02-08-13 includes tickets to a San Francisco 49ers truck, a second vehicle described as a 1996-99 orange Dodge 35216 Wycombe Place 94560 635,000 4 2182 1971 02-06-13 game, a Target gift card, and more. Ram 1500, (short bed, possibly lifted with chrome rims) drove SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 15 “This essay contest is a wonderful oppor- by and picked up the driver. The outstanding orange truck is Highest $: 667,000 Median $: 345,000 tunity for kids to express how they feel about shown in the attached photos and the abandoned truck can Lowest $: 100,000 Average $: 375,100 also be seen. their father or father figure. It also opens the ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED We have reason to believe that suspects used the aban- 316 Belleview Drive 94577 300,000 2 1077 1939 02-08-13 eyes of their male role models, who tend to doned vehicle to haul away approximately 5600 lbs of copper 2123 Benedict Drive 94577 385,000 3 1881 1966 02-07-13 underestimate the power of their love, sup- wire from the 42100 block of Boyce Rd in Fremont on March 720 Callaway Street 94577 520,000 6 2814 2004 02-08-13 port, encouragement, and presence in the 17th around 7:00 a.m.. Suspects took the wire to an unknown 949 Douglas Drive 94577 285,000 2 832 1942 02-05-13 lives of their children,” said Sharon Chatman, location and used a sophisticated machine or cutting tool to 309 Lexington Avenue 94577 330,000 2 1179 1941 02-08-13 founder and chairman of Building Peaceful remove the insulation from the copper wire. The large amount 659 St. Marys Avenue 94577 310,000 2 1261 1926 02-06-13 Families. “We look forward to this inspiring of insulation was left in tact in the back of the abandoned ve- 2494 State Street 94577 415,000 5 2002 1950 02-08-13 and heartwarming celebration of the 50 Bay hicle and the wire was carefully removed. Due to the weight 707 Tivoli Street 94577 560,000 6 2814 2004 02-08-13 Area Top Dads, along with their kids, on and volume of the wire, multiple people were likely involved 1555 Fir Avenue 94578 100,000 3 1238 1954 02-06-13 June 14th.” in this operation. 2018 Joan Drive 94578 275,000 3 1131 1960 02-06-13 The Top Dads Essay Contest Entry Form, Witnesses to the burglary on Boyce Rd in Fremont described 16348 Mateo Street 94578 345,000 3 1226 1947 02-11-13 the driver as a white male adult, mid-30’s, with black hair. instructions, and more information are avail- 2213 Kingfisher Court 94579 400,000 3 1471 1999 02-06-13 The truck was stolen from the 5700 block of Boscell Rd. 15361 Norton Street 94579 333,500 3 1186 1951 02-07-13 able now at We are asking for the public’s help to identify this orange 2006 Pelican Way 94579 667,000 4 2820 1994 02-05-13 www.buildingpeacefulfamilies.org/topdads. Dodge truck and provide us with information that will help 1075 Tulane Avenue 94579 401,000 3 1081 1951 02-08-13 Essays must be written by children ages 5 lead us to the recovery of the copper wire stolen earlier this SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 03 through 17, typed or hand-written, in legible week. Call 790-6800 and select option 3 if you have informa- Highest $: 365,000 Median $: 347,000 English. Contest prize categories are: ages 5 tion about this vehicle or send us a tip via Nixle or by visiting Lowest $: 310,000 Average $: 340,667 through 7; ages 8 through 10; ages 11 www.fremontpolice.org/tip. ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED through 13; and ages 14 through 17. There is 17390 Hesperian Boulevard 94580 310,000 3 1000 1944 02-08-13 no fee to participate, and every young person 15850 Via Del Prado 94580 365,000 3 1051 1947 02-06-13 who submits an essay will receive a Certificate 17129 Via Pasatiempo 94580 347,000 3 1068 1947 02-11-13 of Excellence. UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 11 The Top Dads Award Luncheon is open to Highest $: 670,000 Median $: 460,000 Lowest $: 220,000 Average $: 453,273 the public. Held annually in June, this event ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED celebrates the positive impact a father/father 33823 14th Street 94587 368,000 6 2574 1965 02-11-13 figure has on his family and the community. 4181 Asimuth Circle 94587 250,000 3 1280 1974 02-11-13 The festivities include a delicious luncheon, 4298 Birmingham Way 94587 670,000 4 2200 1999 02-08-13 guest speakers, raffle prizes, health and well- 213 Dutra Vernaci Drive 94587 640,000 4 2138 2004 02-07-13 ness workshop, and more. 35028 Hollyhock Street 94587 467,000 3 1382 1970 02-04-13 Tickets are available now. For more infor- 379 Monte Carlo Avenue 94587 550,000 3 1132 1965 02-08-13 mation, visit 35414 Monterra Circle 94587 285,000 2 1294 2001 02-08-13 www.buildingpeacefulfamilies.org/topdads. Page 34 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

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Nancy A. Albrecht SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE ROMERO-CROCKETT, CAM- plans, programs of study, and student success courses for April 29, 1946 - March 15, 2013 PAIGN FOR COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY under-prepared students. Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of broad coalition of education, business and civil MALDEF, said, “The predominant mission and challenge rights organizations from across California have for both chancellors is to close the college completion gap A delivered to the incoming Chancellors of the Cal- and ensure that California is preparing all of its youth to ifornia Community Colleges and California State Univer- contribute at a high level to the economy and community sity Systems an aggressive agenda for 2013 intended to of tomorrow. We look forward to working with them to overcome years of budget cuts and ensure that reforms are pursue policies to meet this challenge.” pursued and completed. A priority for both systems, the coalition said, must be In letters to Dr. Brice Harris, who took over the Cali- completing implementation of SB 1440, the Student fornia Community Colleges system as Chancellor on No- Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act. SB 1440 re- vember 6, and Dr. Timothy P. White, who was installed as quires that California Community Colleges develop and California State University system Chancellor at the end offer Associate Degrees for Transfer and that California of December, the coalition said the new chancellors must State Universities accept students who earn these degrees strengthen coordination and cooperation between the two with a junior-standing. Students that earn Associate De- systems and the state’s K-12 system. grees for Transfer would shorten their time to graduation “We recognize that the Chancellors inherit the systems on a pathway with fewer impediments. during a tumultuous time,” said Michele Siqueiros, Executive The Campaign for College Opportunity last month re- Director of the campaign for College Opportunity, which led leased a report — Meeting Compliance, but Missing the the coalition. “In this era of budget cuts which have resulted Mark – that found that although great progress has been in enrollment caps, impacted campuses, impacted programs made statewide by California Community Colleges and Cal- and majors, heightened affordability challenges and un- ifornia State University system leaders, many individual cam- planned tuition hikes, strong leadership is needed from you puses lag in creating the necessary pathways for students to and each of us are ready to work hard alongside you.” transfer, and significant work remains to be done. The coalition specifically called on incoming CSU “It is essential that these leaders work collaboratively Chancellor White to expand and deepen efforts to imple- to ensure college is accessible and to improve student ment the CSU Graduation Initiative requiring local cam- completion rates, particularly through strengthening the puses to improve graduation rates and close equity gaps transfer pathway from community colleges to the CSU, in for Latino, Black and Asian Pacific Islander students. The order to provide California with a competitive work- CSU Graduation Initiative is a part of a national effort to force,” said Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce raise graduation rates, with special attention to underrep- President & CEO Gary Toebben. resented minority (URM) students. The CSU’s commit- The 20-member coalition includes the California, Los ment is to raise the 6-year graduation rate for the whole Angeles and Sacramento Chambers of Commerce, system by eight percentage points—from 46 percent to 54 NAACP, MALDEF, The Education Trust – West, Los An- geles Urban League, Inland Empire Economic Partner- Entered into rest on March 15, 2013 in Fremont, CA at the age percent—and to cut the achievement gap between URM and non-URM students in half—from 11 percent to 5.5 ship, Bay Area Council, Excelencia In Education, of 66. Beloved wife of 28 years to Douglas Albrecht of Newark. percent—by 2015. National Council of la Raza, San Diego Economic Devel- Cherished mother of Gina Quaid and her husband Patrick Blum of “Given our demographics, California’s future prosperity opment Corporation, Institute for College Access and Modesto, and Angela Avila of Newark. Loving grandmother of will depend on the success of our higher education systems Success, Advancement Project, Orange County Business Brannon, and Marcello. Devoted daughter of Billie Calcagno of adequately serving our Latino and African American stu- Council, Public Advocates, Silicon Valley Leadership Fremont. Loving sister to Kristine McClanahan and her husband dents,” said Arun Ramanathan, Executive Director of The Group, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, and Ron of Newark. Caring aunt to Kim Cowan and her family, all of Education Trust—West. “I am confident that under the California Competes. Fremont (her husband Rusty and their children: Michael Gary, leadership of both chancellors, a commitment will be made “We trust that like us, you will not be satisfied with pre- Sean, and Michael Andrew). Also loved by many friends.Born April to graduate more students who will possess the meaningful serving the status quo and will demonstrate a commitment to 29, 1946 in San Francisco, CA Nancy enjoyed baking. She was well skills and credentials necessary to join the workforce, have building the political will to move forward student centered known for her sense of humor.A Celebration of Life will be held for successful careers, and grow our economy.” reforms,” the coalition wrote to the Chancellors. The Campaign for College Opportunity is a Califor- Nancy at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in At the Community College system, the coalition stressed the need for not just providing access but helping nia non-profit organization focused on a single mission: memory of Nancy to your favorite charity. students achieve degrees, certificates or transfer to a four to ensure that the next generation of California students year institution by starting all incoming students with a has the chance to attend college and succeed in order to (510) 797-1900 • FD1007 common assessment linked to K-12 standards and ac- keep our workforce and economy strong. For more infor- www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com countability testing, mandatory orientation, education mation, visit www.CollegeCampaign.org. March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 35 Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us). Comment on the Draft Plan Bay Area

SUBMITTED BY MTC (release date Friday, March 29, 2013; close the same time decreasing greenhouse gas period; participate in an online forum, of comment period, 4 p.m., Thursday, emissions from cars and light trucks. Plan Bay Area Town Hall, at www.OneBa- The Association of Bay Area Govern- May 16, 2013). Open houses and public hearings are yArea.org; or, send comments via mail to ments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Trans- Comment on the Draft 2013 Transporta- offered in all nine Bay Area counties. At- MTC-ABAG, Plan Bay Area Public Com- portation Commission (MTC) has released tion Improvement Program (TIP), which im- tend an open house to view displays and ment, 101 8th Street, Oakland, CA the Draft Plan Bay Area and the Draft Envi- plements Plan Bay Area by identifying surface learn about the Draft Plan Bay Area. Pro- 94607. ronmental Impact Report (EIR) for public transportation projects over the next six years vide oral comments on the Draft Plan at For more information or a copy of the review and comment. Plan Bay Area is the that are regionally significant or will receive the public hearing or leave written com- Draft Plan, visit www.OneBayArea.org or long-range plan that has been discussed and federal funds (release date Friday, March 29, ments at the comment station during the email [email protected] developed over the past two years. 2013; close of comment period, 4 p.m., Fri- open house. No registration is needed. For The following are being released for day, May 3, 2013). transit directions, visit 511.org. Draft Plan Bay Area public review: Comment on the Draft Transportation- For the full schedule of open houses/pub- Wednesday, May 1 Comment on the Draft Plan Bay Area Air Quality Conformity Analysis for Plan Bay lic hearings and venues in the Bay Area, visit 6-9 p.m. (release date Friday, March 22, 2013; close Area and the Draft 2013 TIP (release date www.onebayarea.org. Open Houses will last Mirage Ballroom of comment period, 4 p.m., Thursday, Friday, March 29, 2013; close of comment from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Public Hear- 4100 Peralta Blvd., Fremont May 16, 2013). period, 4 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013). ings, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Comment on the Draft EIR, which ex- Plan Bay Area looks forward to the year Comments may be submitted in any of Draft Plan Bay Area amines the proposed plan and four alterna- 2040 and charts a course for the Bay Area’s the following ways: provide written or oral Wednesday, May 1 tives and analyzes the range of potential first ever Sustainable Communities Strat- comments at any of the open houses or 6-9 p.m. environmental impacts that could result egy, accommodating needed housing public hearings; email your comments to Hilton Hotel from the implementation of Plan Bay Area growth within our nine counties while at [email protected] by close of comment 300 Almaden Blvd., San Jose

Fremont City Council March 19, 2013

Ceremonial: SUBMITTED BY CITY OF FREMONT U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell spoke via skype about his commitment to Fre- mont, citing two sponsored bills: Main Street Revival Act and Rare Earth Elements Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison will present the annual State of the City Address at a Bill. He is the representative of the 15th Congressional District. luncheon hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 28, Consent: from noon to 2 p.m. at the Fremont Marriott Hotel, 46100 Landing Parkway. To buy Approve sidewalk improvements on E. Warren Avenue and Alder Avenue. Award a tickets, call the Chamber at 795-2244 or visit www.Fremontbusiness.com. The State construction contract to Sposeto Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $354,252.40. of the City Address will be rebroadcast on Cable TV Channel 27, as well as posted to Award a contract for exterior wall repair at Fremont Main Library to Southland Con- the City website by the end of the following week. For more information, call the struction Management, Inc. in the amount of $232,433. City Manager’s Office at 284-4000 or visit www.Fremont.gov/StateoftheCity. Approve FY 2013/14 Measure B Paratransit pass-through funding for VIP Rides pro- gram and Tri-City Walk clubs; paratransit; volunteer driver program, mobility manage- ment program, travel training program and Tri-City taxi voucher program. Renew contract with Alameda County Behavioral Health Services for reimbursement of mental health services FY 2012/13. Enter a service agreement with Willdan Financial Services to complete impact fee up- date at a cost not-to-exceed $178,006. Accept and submit annual report on General Plan and Housing Element to Gover- nor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Com- munity Development. Public Comment: rental rates in Fremont are too high when compared with income levels; Fremont is a gated community without the gates. Adopt resolution of application by Local Agency Formation Commission and SUBMITTED BY MIRIAM LENS Union Sanitary District to annex two City-owned parcels along Palm Avenue into USD service area boundaries. Applications are now being accepted from students interested in serving on the Other Business: Hayward Youth Commission. The City of Hayward is looking for students eager to Mid-Year budget review noted an increasingly bright economic picture as sales represent the interests, needs and concerns of the young people in the Hayward com- and taxes show moderate growth. Use of projected budget surplus will be reviewed munity and to provide input to the elected officials of the City of Hayward, the Hay- later in the year - Budget Proposal to be submitted to Council in May. Home ward Area Recreation and Park District and the Hayward Unified School District prices are increasing and unemployment rate is at 5.9%, below State average. Effect about services that affect youth. Youth Commissioner’s responsibilities include attend- of Sequestration may be felt in Community Development Block Grants. Public ing meetings the first and third Monday of each month from September to June, ex- Comment asked Council to consider reinstatement of Sunday hours at Fremont cept holidays and working on special projects that address current issues. Main Public Library. To be eligible, students must be between 13 and 20 years old at the time of ap- Review development plan for Downtown by TMG Partners as master developer pointment and live in the City of Hayward or within the boundaries of the Hayward beginning with Capitol Avenue mixed use project. Approve 60-day extension to Unified School District. All applicants under 18 years of age must have parental/legal the evaluation period established in Memorandum of Understanding to assess fea- guardian consent to participate in this program by completing the Parent Agreement sibility of the project. Need for a time extension was questioned by Councilmem- and Contact Information form. ber Salwan. Applications are available in the Office of the City Clerk, 777 B Street, Hayward, Mayor Bill Harrison Aye or by calling (510) 583-4400 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Fri- Vice Mayor Anu Natarajan Absent day. Applications may also be obtained at http://bit.ly/ZK5Vsc. Suzanne Lee Chan Aye The deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013. Vinnie Bacon Aye Postmarks will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified by mail when an interview Raj Salwan Aye time is confirmed. Interviews will be conducted on Thursday, May 23, 2013. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/ZK5Vsc and http://bit.ly/ZkbTwy.

Authorized the purchase of a video im- will pay $17M from transportation devel- Ordinance No. 284 which requires council Milpitas City Council aging detection system by piggy-backing opment fees. Council approved the plan members to inform the public if any devel- March 19, 2013 the City of San José Contract with Iteris, unanimously but expressed concern about opers or contractors involved in a given Inc. in the maximum amount of $73,600. the rights of property owners throughout project contributed to their campaigns. Consent Calendar Awarded Chrisp Company the contract the presentation. The ordinance does not include penalties Consider Mayor’s recommendation for for On-Call Pavement Striping and Mark- Unfinished Business for failing to do so and is, therefore, an appointments to the Economic Develop- ing at various sites for an annual, maxi- Gonot and other VTA representatives “honor system.” ment Commission and Library Commis- mum amount of $100,000 and allowed updated Council on the project’s progress. Public Forum sion. Currently, there are vacancies on the the City Manager to approve annual in- Construction of Milpitas BART station is Rob Maines disagreed with council that Arts Commission, Public Art Committee, creases, per agreement terms. scheduled for completion by mid-2016 a certain rail project was unfeasible. Community Advisor and Economic Devel- Awarded JRR Construction, Inc. the with revenue service from 2017. Rob Marini stated that council mem- opment Commission. contract for on-call sidewalk, curb and After initially appearing to accept a bers should be present during Public Granted initial acceptance of Santa gutter repair for up to $150,000 per year. contract renegotiation set out by city man- Forum as Gomez had briefly left the room. Clara Valley Transportation Authority Authorized City Manager to execute an agement, the firefighters union has rejected Giordano explained there is a screen in (VTA) water, storm and sewer relocation at agreement with Contour Trade Zone LLC it citing layoff and cuts to overtime to ac- their chambers so, if they leave, they can Piper Drive. (Trumark) for free credit reimbursement cept a $2M SAFER grant from the federal still hear the speakers’ comments. Marini Granted initial acceptance of and re- for public facilities and improvements government. Giordano moved to reject the also took issue with the City keeping sur- duced the performance bond for Abel within the Transit Area Specific Plan. SAFER grant and directed the Fire De- plus money from certain projects. Street Transit Connection Project. Approved and authorized the City partment to adopt the budget cutting Garry Rude asked the City to address Approved Park & Recreation donation Manager to execute an agreement with agreement; Council approved the motion parking. Too many employees of car deal- policy to formalize acceptance of donations. Bellinger Foster Steinmetz Landscape Ar- unanimously. erships are parking in City parks. Approved and authorized execution of a chitecture for Pinewood Park Renovation Report of Mayor and Commission Frank DeSmidt announced that Milpi- subdivision improvement agreement, Project in the maximum amount of Approved the Public Art Committee tas Rotary Club will hold an event to Sewer Acquisition & Reimbursement $250,000. 2013-2015 Master Plan; projects include mu- honor the Police Officer and Firefighter of Agreement, On-Site Private Utilities Approved the purchase and installation rals. The Public Art Fund has a budget of the Year on March 30, 2013. Covenant Agreement and Public Improve- of a telescoping boom for the Vactor Sewer $166,000. There is a bid to move the Cart- ment Plans. This item included a resolu- Truck in the maximum sum of $25,000 wheel Kids exhibit from City Hall to the li- Mayor Jose Esteves - Yes tion authorizing annexation of certain real and approved budget appropriation. brary; the artist is considering $15,000 Vice Mayor Althea Polanski - Yes property into Community Facilities Dis- Public Hearing though the City is not bound by this amount. Debbie Giordano - Yes trict No. 2008-1 for Pace VTA representative Carolyn Gonot de- (4 YES votes; 1 NO vote (Gomez)). Armando Gomez - Yes Development/Contour Trade Zone, LLC. livered a presentation on the South Milpi- Ordinance Carmen Mantano - Yes tas Boulevard Plan under which the City Waived the second reading and adopted Page 36 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013

continued from page 12 continued from page 12 Solar Solar industry development grapples with absorbing hazardous Calif. wastes other and from low-cost panel manufacturers from China and else- farmland where. “We want to take the lessons learned from electronics and semicon- Planning department records in four of the valley’s ductor industries (about pollution) and get ahead of some of these biggest farming counties show about 100 solar generation problems,’’ said John Smirnow, vice president for trade and competi- plants already proposed on roughly 40,000 acres, or about tiveness at the nearly 500-member Solar Energy Industries Association. the equivalent of 470 Disneyland theme parks. Planners The increase in solar hazardous waste is directly related to the indus- in Fresno County say their applications for solar outnum- try’s fast growth over the past five years – even with solar business mov- ber the ones they received for housing developments dur- ing to China rapidly, the U.S. was a net exporter of solar products by ing the boom days. $2 billion in 2010, the last year of data available. The nation was even a Solar developers have focused on the southern San net exporter to China. Joaquin Valley over the past three years for the same rea- New companies often send hazardous waste out of their plants be- son as farmers: flat expanses of land and an abundance of cause they have not yet invested in on-site treatment equipment, which sunshine. Land that has been tilled most often has fewer allows them to recycle some waste. issues with endangered species than places such as the Nowhere is the waste issue more evident than in California, where land- Mojave Desert, where an endangered tortoise slowed solar mark regulations approved in the 1970s require industrial plants like solar development on federal land. panel makers to report the amount of hazardous materials they produce, and Much of the solar development is proposed for Kern, where they send it. California leads the consumer solar market in the U.S. – Tulare, Fresno and Kings counties, which are home to Knights of which doubled overall both in 2010 and 2011. more than 400 crops that pump $30 billion into the The Associated Press compiled a list of 41 solar makers in the state, economy and help sustain U.S. food security. which included the top companies based on market data, and startups. In January, the farmland trust released a report project- In response to an AP records request, the California Department of Columbus ing that by 2050 more than 570,000 acres across the re- Toxic Substances Control provided data that showed 17 of them re- gion could be lost to development as the Central ported waste, while the remaining did not. California population explodes. Farmland losses due to The same level of federal data does not exist. housing, solar development, a warming climate, cyclical The state records show the 17 companies, which had 44 manufac- select drought and ongoing farm water rationing to protect en- turing facilities in California, produced 46.5 million pounds of sludge dangered fish, plus the state’s signature transportation and contaminated water from 2007 through the first half of 2011. project – the High Speed Rail – are all issues the trust is Roughly 97 percent of it was taken to hazardous waste facilities trying to monitor. Milpitas throughout the state, but more than 1.4 million pounds were trans- ``These are things that don’t make headlines, but ported to nine other states: Arkansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rhode Is- come under the category that you don’t know what you’ve land, Nevada, Washington, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. got until it’s gone,’’ Thompson said. Several solar energy experts said they have not calculated the indus- Citizen No statewide plan or policy exists to direct projects to try’s total waste and were surprised at what the records showed. areas where land is marginal for farming and power trans- Solyndra, the now-defunct solar company that received $535 million in mission lines exist or can be easily routed, though groups guaranteed federal loans, reported producing about 12.5 million pounds of as diverse as the Defenders of Wildlife and the independ- hazardous waste, much of it carcinogenic cadmium-contaminated water, of the Year ent state oversight agency Little Hoover Commission have which was sent to waste facilities from 2007 through mid-2011. issued studies calling for one. Before the company went bankrupt, leading to increased scrutiny of Projects are approved by elected county boards of su- the solar industry and political fallout for President Barack Obama’s ad- SUBMITTED BY LOU HORYZA pervisors, or if larger than 50 MW, the California Energy ministration, Solyndra said it created 100 megawatts-worth of solar Commission. panels, enough to power 100,000 homes. ``There’s no consistent approach’’ county to county in Harriet McGuire has been selected as this year’s The records also show several other Silicon Valley solar facilities cre- deciding what gets approved on farmland, said Kate Kelly, Knights of Columbus Council 5796 Milpitas Citizen of ated millions of pounds of toxic waste without selling a single solar a planning consultant who is studying the environmental the Year due to her extensive civic volunteerism and panel, while they were developing their technology or fine-tuning their impact of valley projects for Defenders of Wildlife. dedication to and the love for the City of Milpitas. production. While one of the nation’s leading solar trade groups Harriett was Chairman of the City Arts Commis- While much of the waste produced is considered toxic, there was no has not taken an official position on conversion of farm- evidence it has harmed human health. sion .serving since 2003, a member of the Public Arts land to solar, Katherine Gensler of the Solar Energy In- The vast majority of solar companies that generated hazardous Committee, President of the Historical Society for dustries Association says more thought must go into waste in California have not been cited for waste-related pollution vio- 2011 and 2012. She has served as Vice President and location. lations, although three had minor violations on file. Program Chair of the Historical Society organizing The largest solar facility operating so far covers 500 In many cases, a toxic sludge is created when metals and other tox- programs, obtaining speakers, planning field trips and acres 60 miles northwest of Bakersfield and produces ins are removed from water used in the manufacturing process. If a organizing the Community Tour in 2011 and 2012. enough electricity for 36,000 homes. company doesn’t have its own treatment equipment, then it will send Just three weeks into 2013, five valley farmers have To recognize her contributions, she was awarded an contaminated water to be stored at an approved dump. told the Department of Conservation that they want to Honorary Life Membership in the Historical Society. According to scientists who conduct so-called ``life cycle analysis’’ cancel low agriculture tax rate contracts to develop solar The Milpitas Role Model Fashion Show at the Great for solar, the transport of waste is not currently being factored into the on their property. None takes advantage of a year-old law Mall was the result of Harriett’s work with the Histor- carbon footprint score, which measures the amount of greenhouse gases making it easier to cancel on marginal land, Penberth said. ical Society. produced when making a product. County boards of supervisors are attracted to the promise Life cycle analysts add up all the global warming pollution that goes As a Co-Founder of Golden Hills Art Association, of clean energy construction jobs. Some of the projects are on into making a certain product – from the mining needed for compo- she has served as Vice President, Program Chair and prime land as small as 20 acres, some on habitat shared by nents to the exhaust from diesel trucks used to transport waste and ma- President of Golden Hills Art Association, and pro- threatened or endangered species such as the kit fox, Swain- terials. Not factoring the hazardous waste transport into solar’s carbon duced the history display for Veterans at City Hall in son’s hawk and blunt nose lizard. The 9,000-acre Maricopa footprint is an obvious oversight, analysts said. 2Oll. She currently serves as Vice President of the As- Sun project in western Kern County is on prime land that ``The greenhouse gas emissions associated with transporting this sociation Harriett had a role in the creation of the the county says lacks a reliable water supply. waste is not insignificant,’’ Mulvaney said. Almost always developers chose sites because there’s a Community Museum display at the Great Mall for Mulvaney noted that shipping, for example, 6.2 million pounds of willing seller in the vicinity of existing transmission lines, the Historical Society. Harriett’s love of the arts in- waste by heavy-duty tractor-trailer from Fremont, Calif., in the San experts say. cludes membership in Olive Hyde Art Guild in Fre- Francisco Bay area, to a site 1,800 miles away could add 5 percent to a Transmission is the biggest reason for the holdup of a mont and Gualala Art Guild. particular product’s carbon footprint. massive project that energy planners, agriculture interests Harriett began working in the Milpitas Adult Edu- Such scores are important because they provide transparency to gov- and environmentalists agree is perfectly situated – the ernment and consumers into just how environmentally sustainable spe- cation Office in 1978 on a part-time basis where she Westlands Solar Park in remote Kings and Fresno coun- cific products are and lay out a choice between one company’s taught classes at night in Adult Education for the ties. It’s planned for 47 square miles of farmland fallowed technology and another’s. Milpitas Unified School District and East Side School because of high levels selenium in the soil. The roughly 20-year life of a solar panel still makes it some of the District after receiving her Adult Education teaching Developers say the project ultimately could provide cleanest energy technology currently available. Producing solar is still credential. 2.7 gigawatts of electricity – enough for 2.7 million significantly cleaner than fossil fuels. Energy derived from natural gas In 1992, Harriett retired from the Milpitas secre- homes. But the wait for approval from the California In- and coal-fired power plants, for example, creates more than 10 times dependent System Operator to tap into transmission lines tarial position and worked in Adult Education at East more hazardous waste than the same energy created by a solar panel, ac- for a large project proved too long so they got out. For Side District during the day teaching arts and crafts cording to Mulvaney. now. to adults with disabilities until 2004. She also taught The U.S. solar industry said it is reporting its waste, and sending it ``We realized it would be a seven-to-10 year process,’’ art and seasonal craft classes for Cupertino Recreation to approved storage facilities – thus keeping it out of the nation’s air said Joshua Martin, the solar company’s chief financial of- department at Quinlan Center in the 80’s. She as- and water. A coal-fired power plant, in contrast, sends mercury, cad- ficer. ``We could easily have spent $7 million in fees to mium and other toxins directly into the air, which pollutes water and sisted with vocational testing at Ford Plant when the stay in line, but it doesn’t make good business sense. It’s a land around the facility. plant in Milpitas closed. messy market right now and things need to calm down.’’ “Having this stuff go to ... hazardous waste sites, that’s what you Harriett ran the NTSI Program (traffic school) of the Ten years might be wishful thinking. An email the want to have happen,’’ said Adam Browning, executive director of the Milpitas Unified School District and monitored GED ISO sent to stakeholders on Jan. 18 said that it could be Vote Solar Initiative, a solar advocacy group. testing at Elmwood and Adult Education in Milpitas. 12 years or longer before the needed upgrades in transmis- Environmental advocates say the solar industry needs greater trans- Harriett was the first President of Murphy School sion infrastructure could be complete for solar projects parency, which is getting more complicated as manufacturing moves currently waiting for transmission hookups in the Fresno PTA, a room mother at Murphy School for six years from the U.S. and Europe to less regulated places such as China and area. with an Honorary Life Membership in the Murphy Malaysia. Westlands Solar Park is betting that environmental obsta- School PTA. She is also a member of the home school The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, a watchdog group created in cles and connection costs will force many of the projects in board at Rancho Middle School, a member of the 1982 in response to severe environmental problems associated with the the pipeline statewide to be abandoned. But what they’re hop- Home School Board at Ayer High School and cur- valley’s electronics industry, is now trying to keep the solar industry ing in the meantime is that state regulators eventually will di- from making similar mistakes through a voluntary waste reporting rently teaching Arts and Craft for the City of Milpitas rect solar development away from prime farmland. “scorecard.’’ So far, only 14 of 114 companies contacted have replied. She will be honored along with Police Officer of Next month the California Energy Commission is set to Those 14 were larger firms that comprised 51-percent of the solar mar- the Year Joseph Henley and Firefighter of the Year Jeff make a move in that direction with adoption of a report that ket share. Frazzitta at the Knights of Columbus 39 Annual will recommend a coordinated approach placing solar in “We find the overall industry response rate to our request for environ- Awards Banquet on Saturday April 13th at Pavalkis ``zones with minimal environmental or habitat value,’’ near mental information to be pretty dismal for an industry that is considered Hall, St. John’s Catholic Church 279 South Main existing or planned electric system infrastructure. The agency `green,’’’ the group’s executive director, Sheila Davis, said in an email. would also collaborate with the Department of Conservation Street, Milpitas. Tickets to the event can be purchased While there are no specific industry standards, Smirnow, head of the to identify areas of the state with marginal land. for $30 by contacting Chairman Lou Horyza, 667 solar industry association, is spearheading a voluntary program of envi- Martin says the move likely is too late to help the proj- Escuela Pl. Milpitas,Ca 95035 or e-mail ronmental responsibility. So far, only seven of the group’s nearly 81 ects that are stalled and in danger of missing out on fed- [email protected] or phone (408) 263-8779. Other manufacturers have signed the pledge. eral tax incentives that expire in 2016. nominees for Citizen of the Year including Joe San- “We want (our program) to be more demanding, but this is a young ``Someone needs to take a role and say what lines industry and right now manufacturing companies are focused on sur- toro, a prominent music instructor and volunteer, should be built and which aren’t in the state’s best inter- vival,’’ he said. and Fire Chief Brian Sturdivant will also be honored. est,’’ said Martin. ``So far we have been underwhelmed.’’ March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 37

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For All Signs: Both Easter and Passover are "scheduled" by the annual occurrence of the full moon in Libra, which is at 5:27 AM of Mar. 27th this year. Libra is the sign of rela- tionship and the full moon represents the joint responsibilities of any partnership. Passover celebrates the promise of freedom offered by Yahweh to the enslaved Hebrews before the Exodus. It is celebrated for eight days. This year, the traditional Passover meal was celebrated on Tues., Mar. 26th. For Christians, the story of Jesus' resurrection is the symbol of God's promise of everlasting life for all those who would accept the responsibility of maintaining faith. Easter is always scheduled for the first Sunday following the full moon in Libra. This year it is March 31. Both religious celebrations are based on timing of the Libra full moon, so some years we celebrate the season well into April.

Aries the Ram (March 21- watch many others in your life in your life at this time. If not Capricorn the Goat (Decem- require concentration and a April 20): The major five-year who are playing out fairly im- others, then it may be you, play- ber 22-January 19): You feel steady mind. Uranus-Pluto square is being portant dramas. Your partner is ing a unique and far out shift in pressured by multiple issues heavily triggered in your sign at struggling for a sense of footing your overall life. You want free- concerning home and family Pisces the Fish (February 19- this time. You seek freedom due to significant changes in dom but meanwhile have major life. Both property and family March 20): You have favorable from whatever Powers that Be in his/her life. The “other” fears fears about security, so your nor- are begging for your attention. aspects in the areas of the law, your life. If you have thought annihilation of one layer of the mally balanced approach to life The body is the ultimate business travel, business that carefully about the next step, ego’s life. As this evolves, it will is tipping wildly, searching for a “home” for each of us. Hope- comes from a distance or on the then now is the time you will prove a great relief for you. foothold. fully you have been taking good internet, publishing, and educa- probably make the leap. If you care of it. If not, you may be tion. Keep track of new ideas haven’t done your homework, sit Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): Scorpio the Scorpion (October surprised by adrenalin or blood that cross your mind because on your hands. You may be itching for a getaway 23-November 21): If someone sugar issues. more than one will have prom- from the routine right now. How- owes you money and cannot ise. On the interior, you are Taurus the Bull (April 21-May ever, problems related to aging pay, now is the time to cease making progress toward healing 20): If you are allowing yourself property or people in your life are your services. You need a clear Aquarius the Water Bearer an abandonment issue from the needed R&R, you likely will holding you back. Your mental contract here. If it is you who (January 20-February 18): A long ago. have unexpected revelations at health is important, so consider owes the money or the service, new initiative or idea that began this time. These are probably whether you might be able to hire then this is the time to pay it off in late Oct. of 2012 has come to surprises that come to you from someone to maintain your obliga- or set up a specific plan to do so. a point in which you can move the past or secrets that you dis- tions for a time. Aspects have a “buck stops here” no further without making ad- cover about yourself or those in look and you must step up to justments. You may be required your family of origin. Virgo the Virgin (August 23- your best self. to wait on another factor before September 22): This is an ideal proceeding. While paused, you Gemini the Twins (May 21- time to mend fences in your pri- Sagittarius the Archer (Novem- can pursue other activities that June 20): This is a very good mary relationship(s). Your mind ber 22-December 21): Life in time for you to take a serious is steady and looking for practical the relationship department is look at your health routines. solutions to issues that may have still on hold. Two problems are You need a renewal of attitude created harm in the past. You are at core: shared resources, and Are you interested in a personal and fresh resolutions. The win- also more open to finding the cre- old family of origin issues. The horoscope? ter blahs have taken a toll on ative and untried options. Rela- conflict may be totally within Vivian Carol may be reached at your body and thus your mental tionship(s) to children and lovers you rather than with the (704) 366-3777 health. Aspects favor reviewing is also favored. “other”. Playing together is one for private psychotherapy and discussing financial matters way to cross the bridge toward or astrology appointments with your partner. Libra the Scales (September working things out. Then care- 23-October 22): Weird circum- fully examine the rest together (fee required). Cancer the Crab (June 21-July stances and peculiar or unreli- or with a therapist. 21): You are an observer as you able people may be turning up www.horoscopesbyvivian.com Page 38 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 26, 2013 Dental Care Center celebrates 40 years of service

SUBMITTED BY MEREDITH SODEN perts. Fees average about 20-30% less than an average Bay Area private practice. Nearly 40 years ago, ground was broken The clinic treats patients of all ages and on the Union City Dental Care Center, a offers a range of comprehensive dental clinic that began with a goal of providing services including exams, X-rays, cleanings, dental implants, dentures, Caries Manage- ment by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA), ex- tractions, root canal treatment, periodontal surgery, crowns, bridges, as well as a variety of cosmetic treatments and some ortho- dontic treatment. The Union City dental services page provides a complete list of care offered. In late 2012, Dr. Allen Wong was ap- pointed as director of the clinic and the Union City AEGD program. Wong has been a faculty member at the Dugoni School for clinic staff, bringing many years of en- ment or learning more about the Union many years, and has previously held the roles dodontic training and experience to the City Dental Care Center are invited to call of director of Highland Hospital’s Hospital clinic and AEGD program. In his new fac- (510) 489-5200 or visit the clinic web Dentistry Program; assistant director of the ulty practice at the Union City Dental page at: school’s AEGD program; and others. He cur- Care Center, Zoufan is able to offer pa- http://dental.pacific.edu/Dental_Ser- Clinic Director Dr. Allen Wong rently serves as the director of Pacific’s Hospi- tients complex endodontic treatment and vices/Clinics/Union_City_Dental_Care_C tal Dentistry program, a position he holds retreatment, as well as endodontic micro- enter.html. The state of the art clinic is lo- low-cost dental care to East Bay Area resi- alongside his role of Union City clinic and surgery and treatment of dental injuries. cated at 1203 “J” Street (on corner of 12th dents and still does to this day. As the AEGD program director. Wong emphasizes He will also be responsible for endodontic and J Street) in Union City. The clinic is clinic approaches a milestone anniversary, the medical and oral systemic connection training of AEGD residents. located within walking distance of the it is inviting East Bay residents to learn and focuses on minimally invasive dentistry. “We look forward to working with East BART Union City station. more about affordable dental care and Under Wong’s leadership the clinic will Bay residents who may not be aware of the services offered. be offering the same high-quality, low-cost oral healthcare services in their own back- University of the Pacific, Arthur A. One of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of care it has since 1974. Plans are also un- yard through the Union City clinic,” said Dugoni School of Dentistry Dentistry’s satellite clinics, the Union City derway to bring in new patients by raising Dr. Wong. “We also offer special emphasis 1203 “J” Street, Union City Dental Care Center is home to one of the the clinic’s profile in the community while on cavity risk assessment as part of our (510) 489-5200 school’s Advanced Education in General also expanding services offered by adding comprehensive dental services.” http://dental.pacific.edu/Dental_Ser- Dentistry (AEGD) programs and has a new dental specialists to the clinic staff. Prospective patients and community vices/Clinics/Union_City_Dental_Care_ full-time staff of twelve dental faculty ex- Recently, Dr. Keivan Zoufan joined the members interested in making an appoint- Center.html

ARTICLE AND PHOTO SUBMITTED BY Fremont students sweep FREMONT SUPERINTENDENT JAMES MORRIS Alameda County Spelling Bee Fremont students took home all four elementary school level tro- phies awarded on Saturday, March 16 at the Alameda County Spelling Bee Championship held at Canyon Middle School in Cas- tro Valley. Throughout the grueling competition, Fremont students demonstrated their spelling skills and good sportsmanship, encour- aging one another and cheering for other students each time a word was correctly spelled.

The winners were: First Place (tie) - Anish Punaroor from Parkmont Elementary First Place (tie) - Sahir Qureshi from Niles Elementary Third Place - Ruhani Kapoor from Mission Valley Elementary Fourth Place - Timothy Brahan from Weibel Elementary

The two top winners, Anish Punaroor from Parkmont Elemen- tary and Sahir Qureshi, breezed through the entire list of words for the elementary school competition so the judges challenged them with words intended for the junior high school competition. After several rounds with the harder words, the judges declared the con- test a tie and both Anish and Sahir were awarded 1st place trophies. Anish and Sahir will represent Alameda County at the State Cham- pionship on April 20 in Stockton. Good luck! Top four at Alameda County Spelling Bee: (L to R): Timothy Brahan, Ruhani Kapoor, Anish Punaroor and Sahir Qureshi

The highlight of this special Historical references to the suffra- trays, and gift cards to local day was a fashion show featuring gette movement, World Wars, restaurants, Strizzi’s and The Vine ensembles from the late 1800s music and more were woven into in Niles. Over $1,000 was pre- through the 1960s. Fashions were her presentation of clothing, sented to SAVE on March 18 at provided by Isola, owner of ranging from a look at restrictive the Elks Lodge. SAVE and The SUBMITTED BY TINA FERNANDEZ to Violent Environments) of CityVintage in South San Fran- corsets to flapper styles to mod, Elks Lodge would like to thank Fremont. This event was made cisco, a studio that is a treasure swinging A-line dresses from the all those who helped make this The Ladies Social Club of possible through the creativity trove of vintage clothing and ac- ‘60s. Elks members and local resi- event a success. the Fremont Elks Lodge #2121 and hard work of Elks First cessories. Isola collaborated with dents volunteered as models and For more information about hosted “A Celebration of Lady Cindy Spickler, San Fran- Kimberly Manning-Aker, a Bay had a great time showcasing each SAVE, visit: www.save-dv.org Women Through Fashion and cisco Elks Members Jula Isola Area fashion historian, to style look. For more information about Time” on March 9, a luncheon and Kimberly Manning-Aker, each look. As the show’s emcee, Raffles of cash and donated The Fremont Elks, visit: and vintage fashion show to as well as donors, supporters, Manning-Aker shared her ency- items included jewelry, hand- http://www.elks.org/lodges/home benefit SAVE (Safe Alternatives and volunteers. clopedic knowledge of fashion. made crystal and china serving .cfm?lodgenumber=2121 March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 39 Durba Sen Exhibit Patrons of Mission Coffee will be treated to the “I was always interested in art and started off by artwork of Fremont-based painter Durba Sen for taking art classes in Kolkata, India, for a few years. The the month of April. Born and raised in India, Sen’s medium I learned then was watercolor and a very work finds inspiration in the vibrant colors, people, basic introduction to pastels and charcoal,” says Sen. music, and architecture of her homeland. But she was unable to pursue art for a long time after, due to the busyness of life raising kids here and taking care of family. When she went back to India for a few years, Sen restarted painting and took some introduc- tory lessons in oil painting. “On returning to the U.S. in 2009, I slowly made time for myself and took up painting. I enjoy working with vibrant colors and just let my imagination roll.” Sen works primarily with oils and acrylics, and her portfolio includes abstracts, landscapes, and still life. A reception will be held Sunday, April 14 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. where attendees can view the artwork, socialize, and talk with the artist about her paint- ings. To learn more about Sen and her art, visit www.durbasen.com.

Durba Sen Exhibit April 2 - 30 Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Reception: Sunday, April 14 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Majinga the Magician (Michael Stroud), Magic Genii and the Al- Mission Coffee luring Alela performed to a full house at Temple Beth Torah during 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont “A Night of Illusion,” on March 16. With impressive sleight of hand, (510) 623-6920 astounding illusions, and a wicked sense of humor, the show amazed www.durbasen.com and entertained the spellbound audience. (PHOTO BY STEVEN MAZLIACH) March 26, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 40