Cap the Holidays A Shinn House with the An amazing Christmas Nutcracker personality Ballet Coach John Webb Page 5 Page 32 Page 18

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510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com December 3, 2013 Vol. 12 No. 49

SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS

Featuring the work of 88 artists, Olive Hyde Art Guild’s 31st “Holiday for the Arts” offers a gala introduction to the holiday season. The Olive Hyde Art Gallery & Center will be filled with original one-of-a-kind pieces in ceramics, glass, jewelry, scarves, jackets, hats, art quilts, wood, paintings, sculpture, and

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SUBMITTED BY PEGGY PEABODY

Ballet Petit’s production of the “Nut- SUBMITTED BY ISA POLT-JONES cracker” has become an East Bay desti- PHOTOS BY ALLAN MENDEZ nation over the last 35 years. Audiences come annually from all over to enjoy Celebrate the holiday season Victorian style at Ardenwood Historic this full-length production danced by Farm! Visit the beautifully decorated Patterson House, sing Christmas 300 classically trained dancers. Ballet carols, search for the Yule log, and visit Father Christmas. Enjoy musi- Petit is proud to showcase its youngest cal performances, puppet shows, and bring your cookies and their as well as advanced dancers, bringing recipe to enter the homemade Christmas Cookie Baking Contest. the magic of the “Nutcracker” to the community at Chabot College on De- continued on page 19 cember 7 and 8. Ballet Petit’s “Nutcracker” tells the story of young Clara (danced by Cay- lah Lindsay or Sarah Buzsaki) who re- ceives a unique gift on Christmas Eve from her beloved Uncle Drosselmeyer (Mark Blumert) at the annual family Christmas Party. Just as Clara is fully delighted by her new treasure, her brother Fritz (Ryan Cheng) breaks it in a sudden act of jealousy. This brings the party to an end as Fritz is sent off to bed. As the house settles into the night, Clara slips back into continued on page 11

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Flu season has begun. Make sure that you wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. he holiday season is here—a time on it, and then touching your mouth or of tradition, travel, and fun with nose. Besides staying away from people T family and friends. It is also a time who are sick, and staying home when you What is the best way to Brussels sprouts and tomatoes, as well as other when we should all pay closer attention to are sick, the best way to prevent infection wash your hands? foods that are rich in Vitamin C. our health by following effective practices is to wash your hands frequently with soap Estadi recommends: “Follow these steps • Get plenty of rest to keep your immune to stay as healthy as possible. and water.” before, during and after preparing food, be- system strong. Flu season is upon us, which com- For all of these reasons, we celebrate fore eating, before and after caring for some- Washington Hospital has a longstanding pounds our health concerns at this time of Hand Washing Awareness Week every year one who is sick, and after using the toilet: commitment to spreading the word about year. Statistics show that the months of to remind people of the importance of • “Wet your hands with clean, running the importance of hand hygiene to our December through March are when the flu hand hygiene. This year’s observance is water and apply soap. community. For five years, we have collabo- is most active. from Dec. 1 through Dec. 7. • Rub your hands together to make a rated with local schools to teach students The Centers for Disease Control and “We should remember, however, that lather and scrub them well, including the how and when to wash their hands through Prevention (CDC) report that an average proper hand washing is vitally important backs of your hands, between your fingers the Washington Hospital Community of five to twenty percent of the U.S. popu- throughout the year,” adds Estadi. and under your nails. Health Improvement Program and Com- lation will become infected with the flu The “4 Principles of Hand Awareness” • Continue rubbing for at least 20 sec- munity Health Resource Library. each year. That’s between 1.5 million and may help you remember steps to take to onds – long enough to hum the ‘Happy In the hospital, there is an aggressive hand 6.3 million people. avoid getting the flu: Birthday’ song twice over. hygiene program to protect patients by sup- Flu, or seasonal influenza, is caused by a • Wash your hands when they are dirty • Rinse your hands well under running porting staff, physicians, volunteers, and visi- number of viruses, and the infection affects and before eating. water. tors in following hand washing people’s respiratory systems with symptoms • Do not cough into your hands. • Dry your hands with a clean towel or air recommendations. A variety of resources are ranging from mild to life threatening. Flu is • Do not sneeze into your hands. dry them.” provided, including greater access to hand highly contagious and, during the season, • Do not put your fingers into your eyes, If clean, running water is not available, sanitizing gel, more visible signage, and posi- employers and schools commonly experience nose or mouth. you can use an alcohol-based hand sani- tive reinforcement for staff and physicians noticeable spikes in absenteeism. The Henry the Hand website, at tizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. who consistently follow the guidelines. “The CDC reports that the most effec- www.henrythehand.com, in partnership with To see a list of additional times when you tive way to prevent the transmission of dis- the CDC, advises people not to breach the should wash your hands, go to the CDC Learn more. ease is proper hand washing,” advises Lia “T Zone” – your eyes, nose and mouth, website at www.cdc.gov/handwashing/. Estadi, R.N., infection control nurse at which are the main portals of entry into your If you will be traveling during the holi- For more information about hand Washington Hospital. “Flu viruses are body. It’s through these areas that the major- days, besides following hand hygiene guide- hygiene and hand washing awareness, spread primarily by droplets that are cre- ity of diseases enter the body. lines, keep these other pointers in mind: visit www.cdc.gov/handwashing and ated when people who have the flu cough, “This is why the 4 Principles of Hand • Get a flu shot. www.henrythehand.com. For more in- sneeze or talk. You can also get the flu by Awareness are so important,” Henry the • Boost your vitamin C intake by eating more formation about Washington Hospital, touching a surface or object with flu virus Hand explains. oranges, red peppers, strawberries, broccoli, go to www.whhs.com.

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

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12:00 PM 12:00 AM Movement Disorders, Strengthen Your Back! 12:30 PM Deep Venous Diabetes Matters: Vacation Heel Problems and Sidelined by Back Pain? Parkinson's Disease, Learn to Improve Your 12:30 AM Thrombosis or Travel Plans? Treatment Options Get Back in the Game Tremors and Epilepsy Back Fitness Treatment Options for Knee Problems 1:00 PM 1:00 AM Minimally Invasive Treatment for Common Get Your Child's Plate in 1:30 PM Gynecologic Conditions Voices InHealth: Healthy Get Your Child's Plate in Minimally Invasive Surgery Women's Health Shape Conference: Age 1:30 AM Women's Health Pregnancy Shape for Lower Back Disorders Appropriate Screenings Conference: Aging 2:00 PM Gracefully Living Well with Diabetes: 2:00 AM Overcoming Challenges

2:30 PM Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Washington Township Deep Venous Thrombosis Washington Township 2:30 AM Health Care District Health Care District Washington Township Back Fitness Don't Let Back Pain Board Meeting Board Meeting Health Care District Sideline You 3:00 PM November 13th, 2013 November 13th, 2013 Board Meeting 3:00 AM Disaster Preparedness November 13th, 2013

3:30 PM Minimally Invasive 3:30 AM Surgery for Lower Back Disorders Community Based Senior Inside Washington Supportive Services Hospital: The Green Team 4:00 PM Superbugs: Are We 4:00 AM Winning the Germ War? Sidelined by Back Pain? Raising Awareness About Your Concerns InHealth: Voices InHealth: The Alzheimer's Disease 4:30 PM Measles Resurgence Greatest Gift of All Get Back in the Game Stroke 4:30 AM Lunch and Learn: Yard to Table 5:00 PM Your Concerns InHealth: 5:00 AM Senior Scam Prevention Raising Awareness About Treatment Options for From One Second to the Stroke Knee Problems Next 5:30 PM Keeping Your Heart Important Immunizations Diabetes Matters: Top 5:30 AM on the Right Beat Diabetes Meal Planning: for Healthy Adults Foods for Heart Health Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strategies for Seasonal Strength Training System 6:00 PM Success 6:00 AM Latest Treatments for Skin Cancer Cerebral Aneurysms 6:30 PM Your Concerns InHealth: Learn About Nutrition for Healthy Nutrition 6:30 AM Senior Scam Prevention a Healthy Life for Your Heart Washington Township Washington Township Health Care District Health Care District Board Meeting Board Meeting November 7:00 PM Turning 65? Get To Know Living with Arthritis November 13th, 2013 13th, 2013 7:00 AM Medicare

7:30 PM Treating Infection: Learn Arthritis: Do I Have One 7:30 AM About Sepsis of 100 Types? Vitamins and Supplements Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Living with Arthritis 8:00 PM - How Useful Are They? Meal Planning 8:00 AM Deep Venous Thrombosis Shingles Lunch and Learn: Yard to Table 8:30 PM What You Should Know Washington Township Washington Township About Carbs and Food 8:30 AM Diabetes Meal Planning: Health Care District Diabetes Meal Planning: Health Care District Labels Strategies for Seasonal Strategies for Seasonal Keys to Healthy Eyes Board Meeting Board Meeting 9:00 PM Success Peripheral Vascular Success 9:00 AM November 13th, 2013 November 13th, 2013 Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment The Weight to Success & Percutaneous 9:30 PM Important Immunizations Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Matters: Diabetes 9:30 AM (Under the Skin) for Healthy Adults Treatment How to Maintain a Protecting Your Heart Viewpoint Living with Arthritis Healthy Weight: Good 10:00 PM Diabetes Matters: Nutrition is Key 10:00 AM Diabetes Viewpoint From One Second to Diabetes Matters: What You Should Know the Next 10:30 PM Diabetes Matters: Keeping Your Heart Diabetes Update: About Carbs and Food 10:30 AM Protecting Your Heart on the Right Beat What's New? 2013 Labels Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? 11:00 PM Financial Scams: How to Chronic Obstructive 11:00 AM Protect Yourself Pulmonary Disease or Alzheimer's Disease Diabetes Matters: Asthma 11:30 PM Learn If You Are at Risk Healthy Nutrition Research: Advancing Wound Care Update 11:30 AM for Liver Disease for Your Heart Diabetes Management Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 3

edication safety in hospitals has been a public concern since the MInstitute of Medicine released a report in 2006 stating that medication er- rors harm more than 1.5 million hospital- ized patients in the U.S. each year. At Washington Hospital, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the health care team work continuously to make patient care as safe as possible. It’s all part of a hospital-wide commitment to building a “culture of safety.” Their efforts include using all available resources, such as the latest information technology, to prevent errors when patients are given their prescribed medications. In the hospital, the medication admin- istration process is complex, involving nu- merous steps and different members of the health care team. The process touches every patient in the hospital, since each person takes at least one form of medica- tion. Medications are dispensed in varying doses and on different schedules, according to the patient’s needs and as prescribed by their physician. Washington Hospital’s goal is to make the entire procedure, from purchasing to prescription to dispensing and administering the medication, com- Washington Hospital nurses are guided by the five “rights” of medication administration: right patient, right time, right medication, right dose, and right route. Minh- pletely safe and error-free. Thu Dennen, director of pharmacy, enters her fingerprint into the scanning system. Last summer, the hospital launched its WeCare electronic health record system. We- right patient, right time, right medication, sponsible for setting up the electronic ications as possible, because every patient who Care provides an opportunity to make the right dose, and right route. The BCMA health record system, and the Medication is scanned is assured of receiving medication challenging process of medication administra- system supports these goals by issuing an Analysis Committee (MAC), chaired by with the highest level of safety and accuracy. tion more accurate than ever by providing the alert when potential errors are detected. Vandana Sharma, M.D., PhD. This After “go-live,” the percentage of patient IDs opportunity to initiate another computerized At the bedside, before dispensing med- group has oversight of the Hospital’s and medications scanned were well above ex- process called Bar Coding Medication Ad- ication, the nurse uses an automated scan- medication delivery process, including pectations. During the following months, the ministration (BCMA). ner to scan the patient’s identification error reduction and any other safety is- percentages continued to rise. The BCMA story is highlighted in the badge. This connects to a database that sues related to medication. “We have already exceeded our initial most recent issue of Washington Hospital matches information about individual pa- BCMA developed a hospital-wide bar objectives of achieving full implementa- Healthcare System’s Health Signs commu- tient care orders. Based on the scanned in- code policy, and proactively tested and tion of the complex BCMA system, and nity magazine. The Fall 2013 issue is the Sys- formation, the system will issue an alert if analyzed the process to assess for its we are well ahead of the curve when tem’s Annual Report to the Community for the medication being offered is not the one readiness. This advance work enabled the compared to other hospitals that have 2012-2013, soon to be delivered to more prescribed for that patient, or if it is the team to fine-tune the system and add initiated BCMA,” reported the Hospital’s than 50,000 homes in the Tri-City area. wrong dosage. The nurse is also alerted if further improvements, such as a mobile Medical Safety Officer Jen Huang, “Medication safety has long been a top the medication is being offered at the pill crusher, so nurses can crush medica- PharmD. “Our success is due to hard priority at Washington Hospital, and we wrong time or the wrong route. tion at the bedside while scanning and work, meticulous preparation and the were pleased to be able to take advantage Preparing for the implementation of the administering medications according to high level of teamwork that exists at this of the power of WeCare to help make the bar coding system required extensive plan- hospital barcode policy. Another im- hospital. In the end, it makes medication process of administering medication safe ning and preparation by the Hospital’s staff, provement was the addition of system administration at Washington Hospital and more accurate for our patients,” said including considerable time devoted to the keyboards that glow in the dark to keep even safer, which benefits our patients Barbara Eusebio, RN, JD, CPHQ, the training of nurses, who are the system’s end patient rooms as dim as possible during and the entire community.” Hospital’s chief of quality and resource users. Five months after the BCMA system the night. Learn more management. was first activated, work continues with BCMA “went live” at Washington Hospi- For more information about Washing- Guided by the five “rights” meticulous monitoring, analysis and trou- tal in July. During the first month, the MAC ton Hospital, go to www.whhs.com. To re- In giving medication to patients, Wash- bleshooting when issues arise. team met every day to monitor the system ceive a copy of the Washington Hospital ington Hospital nurses are guided by the Two interdisciplinary groups have led and track and resolve issues as they arose. The Healthcare System’s 2012-2013 Annual five “rights” of medication administration: the way: the WeCare team, which is re- goal was to scan as many patients and med- Report, call (510) 791-3417.

Local Doctor Discusses Role of Ultrasound Imaging in Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death world- wide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A Wash- ington Hospital cardiologist was one of the presenters at a recent conference in Vienna that brought together health professionals from all over the world to discuss the most effective methods for the early detection of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease.

Dr. Ash Jain, medical director of Washington Hospital Healthcare System’s Invasive Vas- cular Imaging and a member of the Board of Directors for the American Heart Asso- ciation, Western States Affiliate, speaks in Vienna at the International Conference on Integrated Medical Imaging in Cardiovascular Diseases in October. continued on page 9 Page 4 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

Hilarious Holiday Farce

November 15 – December 21 David Tuttle is moonlighting as a department store Santa so he can buy his wife a fur for Christmas. He tells her he’s working late at the office, but she finds out he isn’t at the office. A suspected other woman, hypnotism, the notorious Santa burglar, Kris Kreigle, and his gun- toting fiancée, and a confused policeman add up to a rollicking tale that is hilarious Christ- mas (or anytime) entertainment.

Performance times are 8 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There are three Sunday matinees: Nov 24 and Dec 8 matinee performances begin with a continental brunch (included in price of ticket) at 12:15 pm, and the show begins at 1 pm. The Dec 15 performance starts at 1 pm with refreshments during intermission (included in price of ticket).

Regular ticket prices are $25 general and $20 for Students, Seniors and TBA members. Thursday, Nov 21, Dec 12 and 19 performances are $17 for everyone, with a bargain Thursday (no reservations – first come, first seat!) held on Dec 5 - all tickets $10. Brunch Sunday performances and Opening night are $25 for everyone. All ticket prices include refreshments. For reservations and information, call 510-683-9218, or purchase tickets on our website at www.broadwaywest.org December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 5

Photo by Gerry Low Sabado

SUBMITTED BY AL MINARD

James & Lucy Shinn with their son Charles came to California in 1856. Lucy’s brother Dr. Joseph Clark had purchased 250 acres of land with a small cabin, which he offered to James and Lucy at a rea- sonable price. Nine years later, right after the end of the Civil War, they started construction on what they called the “Big House”, and indeed it was. Their original cabin was about 500 square feet includ- ing a sleeping loft, but no indoor bathroom or kitchen. The “Big House” ended up being three floors with a basement and about 7,000 square feet of living area. The “Big House” was finished in 1876 at its current location, 1251 Peralta Boulevard, Fremont and has been lived in by four generations of the Shinn family. It was do- nated to the City of Fremont, who took possession after Florence Shinn passed away in 1971. Mission Peak Heritage Foundation manages, provides tours and decorates the house for Christmas just as the Shinn’s might have in the late 1890’s (although now we have running water and electric- ity). Freshly cut cedar, pine and redwood wreaths for the windows are made on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving and greenery throughout the house adds fragrance and color. A large Christmas tree in the front parlor is decorated with popcorn strings and candles as it would have been in the late 1890’s. To celebrate the season and spirit of Shinn House, costumed docents will lead special holiday tours of the first and second floor on December 6, 7, 8 and 13. Re- freshments will be served in the Archive room where visitors can view Shinn memorabilia and chat with the docents. A gift shop of- fers unusual gifts for that special person. Go back in time and experience Christmas spirit from years gone by with a visit to Fremont’s historic Shinn House. Docent led tours are $5 for adults and $2.50 for children ages 7-13.

Shinn Christmas Open House Friday, Dec 6 - Friday, Dec 13 Fridays, Dec 6 and 13: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec 7 and Sunday, Dec 8: Noon - 4 p.m. NEED DENTAL INSURANCE - THINK Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum MELLO 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (Just west of Mowry Ave.) 510-790-1118 (510) 795-0891 www.insurancemsm.com #OB84518 http://missionpeakreporter.org

Tickets: $5 adults, $2.50 children

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letterhead from your company/organization authoriz- ing them to view the letters on behalf of your company/organiza- tion. Your representative must present his or her employee ID and a valid state driver’s license or state issued ID card. For individuals wanting to adopt a letter, please bring a valid ALL UP IN YOUR GRILL state driver’s license or state-is- sued ID card. After completing ome vehicle owners express The holidays usually in- the forms, you may then read and their holiday spirit by deco- volve a lot of driving. If you'd choose a letter(s). In order to pro- rating their front grills with like to ensure your family's tect the anonymity of the letter S SUBMITTED BY The Postal Service began receiv- wreathes, ribbons, and images of safety on the road to ing letters to Santa Claus more than writers, all personal information Santa Claus or Rudolph. As de- grandma's house, please make AUGUSTINE RUIZ JR. will be redacted from the letters an appointment at BAY STAR a century ago when the New York lightful as these decorations are, you view, no last names, ad- AUTO CARE. Our ASE-cer- Post Office received its first Santa they pose a potential danger to As the Postal Service celebrates dresses, or contact information of the efficient operation of the ra- tified technicians can provide the 101st anniversary of the Letters letter from a child. However, the the regular care that will catch any kind will be visible. diator. If pine needles from to Santa program, the Bay-Valley Post Office Department made the small things (like a wreath Bring your selections to a postal wreathes, threads, and other de- District of the United States Postal program official in 1912 when that is making your radiator clerk so they can notate which let- bris are allowed to collect in the Service will have Santa’s helpers as- Postmaster General Frank Hitch- too hot) before they become cock authorized local Postmasters to ter(s) you will adopt. Here is the radiator fins, the engine’s ability big problems (like an over- sist people who want to respond to allow postal employees and citizens fun part — you get to be Santa’s to properly dissipate heat will be heated engine on a cold win- children and families who have to respond to letters, and thus in- helper by fulfilling the wishes of compromised. Even a picture, ter night). Call our office written letters to Santa. the letter writer. Once you have sign, or lettering placed in front troduced the first Operation Santa today for an appointment. The Bay-Valley District “Let- fulfilled the wish, you simply bring of the grill can prevent incoming Program. Since then the American And remember, we do smog ters to Santa Program” will kick- your wrapped gift(s) back to the air from removing heat from the inspections! public has continued to respond as off on Tuesday, December 3 with same Operation Santa location to radiator, resulting in an engine postal employees, volunteers, and a celebration in the main lobby at mail. Individuals and organizations that is forced to run hotter than HINT: As long as you are thinking organizations remain committed to about your radiator, take the time to check the Oakland Processing and Dis- will be responsible for paying the normal. At worst, the engine making Christmas just a little bit the radiator fins for insects, feathers, and tribution Center. postage to mail the gifts back to could overheat and the radiator brighter for children and families. road debris that might be clogging the free “During these difficult eco- the recipient. The return address could fail. That is no way to flow of air. Once detected, remove the debris How to Adopt a Letter: Cus- nomic times, many families and on the box will read Operation spend the holidays. delicately with a tooth brush, without bend- children write to Santa as a last tomers and organizations wanting ing the fins. Santa-North Pole. resort,” said Bay-Valley District to adopt a letter must come to a Manager Mark Martinez. participating Operation Santa Post Office in person. Both indi- Letters to Santa Gary Singh is the owner of Bay Star Auto Care at 1275 Atlantic St. “Many families are just looking Dec. 3 – Dec. 19, Monday – near Western Ave., here in Union City. Phone: 489-3331 viduals and organizations must for the basic necessities – food, Friday only clothes, blankets, a place to stay, fill out the proper PS-forms (6012, 6012-A, 6012-I), and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. a job, a missing parent – and in Oakland Processing and Distri- most cases the children who show identification before any letters can be viewed. bution Center write are asking for something 1675 7th St, Oakland for a sister or brother, or other For organizations wanting to adopt a letter, please send a repre- For more information or to vol- family member, instead of unteer, call: (510) 874-8737. themselves.” sentative with correspondence on

SUBMITTED BY Main Library for performances of Professor Christine Warda, (510) HEIDI ONTIVEROS children’s stories, speeches, dis- 723-6808 or swarda@chabotcol- cussion groups and interactive ac- lege.edu. This year Chabot College, the tivities led by Chabot College City of Hayward and the Hay- students. Additional events will The Great Debate: ward Library will host the first take place in Downtown Hay- K-12 Education Reform annual “Great Debate.” ward starting at 9 a.m. and will Friday, Dec 6 Learn about and discuss the culminate in The Great Debate 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. inaugural theme of K-12 Educa- in the City Council Chambers Hayward Main Library tion Reform with Chabot College from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 835 C St. Hayward students, elected officials and For more information or to (510) 723-6808 community leaders. Come to the become a participant, contact Free, no registration required December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7

continued from page 1 holiday items for your viewing and shopping pleasure. As the largest Holiday Show & Sale ever offered at Olive Hyde Art Center, finding the perfect gift or personal treasure at a reasonable price is a great way to kick off the holiday season. At an opening Gala evening on Friday, December 6, guests will be served appetizers, sweets, beer and wine in the tent-covered Gallery courtyard. Festive activities, with mu- sical entertainment each afternoon, continue on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8. In addition to the shopping wonderland, Satur- day’s guests will enjoy a classical guitar ensemble and vocalist. Members of Flute Fantasia will also perform. There is no charge to the public for either Saturday or Sunday. Holiday for the Arts Show & Sale presents high quality, original, one- of-a-kind pieces to the Fremont community. Each artist must submit to a judging process in order to have their work selected for this event. This year’s show will present the work of 22 artists new to Olive Hyde. As one of the new artists, Leilani Bennet will be bringing origi- nal silk jackets and scarves. Her luxurious fabrics and creative designs promise to be very popular. Also new to the show this year, Yasala Bal- aiah, an award winning artist, who received the National Award from the President of India in 1994, will show small framed paintings and batik hangings. Glass ornaments and decorative creations of Fremont artist Brad Medeiros will be available for the first time. Additionally, ceramicist Miki Shim-Rutter’s tea pots transform functional to beauti- ful with each detail. Several local artists have participated in the Holiday Show & Sale for many years, bringing new works. Among the returning artists, known for her paintings and exquisite hanging quilts, Denise Oyama Miller will dis- play a wide variety of work: mixed media collage paintings, boxed card sets, hand dyed scarves, holiday ornaments and in addition, lovely wool felted hats, scarves, and hand warmers. In addition, her popular socks, knitted on a WWI knitting machine, will be available. Also returning is glass artist Gigi Erickson, whose work is shown throughout California. After training with a stained glass master artist, Erickson went on to Corning, New York to take classes from promi- nent glass blowers. In addition to beautiful flowers, Erickson will bring a variety of glass pieces and unique jewelry. Always a popular artist in the Olive Hyde show, award winning photographer Kay Hille-Hatton, whose works are shown in the Triton Museum in Santa Clara, will bring new photographic work to the Holiday Show & Sale. Hille-Hatton will also bring a selection of items from her current stunning jewelry collection.

Olive Hyde Gala Friday, Dec. 6 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont Tickets: $15 available at the door or call (510) 793-5067. www.olivehydeartguild.org

Show and Sale Saturday, Dec. 7 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont www.olivehydeartguild.org Admission is free

Social Security Q&A Start a new tradition with Social Security BY MARIAELENA LEMUS your Social Security Statement or SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC use the Retirement Estimator to get an accurate picture of what AFFAIRS SPECIALIST your future benefits will be. You IN SAN JOSE can read or listen to our publica- tions, find out whether you qual- The holiday season has arrived ify for benefits — even apply for — a time of year that is steeped in Social Security disability, retire- tradition. Different families may ment, and spouse’s benefits online have different holiday traditions, from the comfort of home. but most have roots in a society or Set up an online my Social Se- culture and thus are observed by curity account to get your benefit many people. Essentially, tradition verification letter, check your in- is all about passing along certain be- formation, benefits, and earnings liefs and customs from one genera- record, change your address or tion to the next. phone number, and start or We’d like to suggest that you change your direct deposit. You start a new tradition. No, we’re also can go online to get a re- not suggesting you do away with placement Medicare card or ap- the Christmas tree or menorah. peal a medical decision made Break the tradition of trudging to about your disability claim. You an office when you need to do can do all this and more at business with Social Security. Re- www.socialsecurity.gov. place the old-fashioned way of The holiday season is a time doing business and embrace the filled with family and tradition. new, easier, more convenient way Go ahead and enjoy the light dis- — online. plays and holiday music. Maybe Sometimes it’s a good idea to even cut a slice of fruitcake to go break an old tradition and make a with your eggnog. But when it new one. Some traditions evolve. comes to doing business with So- Many of the things your parents cial Security, join the millions of or grandparents did in a Social Se- people and start a new tradition: curity office you can now do on- forego the sleigh ride to the office line. For example, if you’re not by going to receiving benefits, you can request www.socialsecurity.gov. Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

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SUBMITTED BY GENEVA BOSQUES, FREMONT PD

Once again a residential burglary suspect has been caught on video and we need your assistance to help iden- tify him. On November 26, 2013 at ap- proximately 4:50 p.m., Community Service Officer Oliveira responded to the 200 block of Addison Court to take a residential burglary report. to try and identify the unknown sus- The victim who had just returned pect. We hope that someone in our this suspect, please respond to Fre- home, called to notify us that his community will come forward and mont PD by submitting an anony- home had been burglarized and he help us solve this case. The suspect is mous Nixle Tip, sending an email had caught it all on video. described as a Hispanic or middle directly to Det. Butch Miller at It appears that the suspect entered eastern adult male, thin to medium [email protected], calling our In- the backyard via an unlocked side gate build, short cropped brown hair, vestigative Unit at 510-790-6900 or and then broke the glass in a rear patio brown eyes, thin mustache and par- utilizing one of our other crime re- sliding door to gain entry into the tial goatee underneath his chin and porting tip lines at www.fremontpo- home. The homeowner was alerted to below the jaw line, wearing black lice.org/tip. the break-in at approximately 11:35 pants, dark colored t-shirt, and a We’d like to thank our commu- a.m. when he received an alert of a mo- navy blue hoodie. The unknown sus- nity for their pro-active efforts in tion detector via his video surveillance pect appears to be talking on either a helping to make Fremont a safe place system that captured and recorded the red colored smart phone or a phone to live, work and play! With your suspect in his bedroom. with a red case. help, we will continue to make it We are providing two still images If you have any information that more difficult for criminals to com- from the video recording in an effort would help lead to the identity of mit crimes in our town.

Fremont Police Log the Saddle Rack involving several pa- A residential burglary occurred at trons. Two men had gotten into a the 200 Block of Addison Court. SUBMITTED BY fight and one sustained scratches and Officers responded to the 40400 GENEVA BOSQUES, FREMONT PD the other half had facial injuries. The block of Blacow Rd. to investigate a one with facial injuries was trans- residential burglary that had occurred Thursday, November 21 ported to the hospital for treatment sometime between 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 CSO’s took a burglary report on and later released. In the end no one p.m. Entry was made via a bedroom the 1300 block of Vernal Ave. Un- wanted prosecution. Case investi- window and several items were known suspects entered the home gated by Ofc. Chahouati. thrown around in the rooms, but no through an unlocked window some- Saturday, November 23 items appeared to be missing. While time between 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Staff at Smart and Final detained officers were taking the report, they No loss reported at the time officers a male for theft. Ofc. Roberts arrived were informed that just four days were taking the report. and received into custody a 21 year prior, a suspicious vehicle was parked While conducting a neighbor- old adult male, San Leandro resident. in front of the home. The vehicle was hood check related to the residential He was booked into FPD jail. occupied by a female and an un- burglary noted above, another resi- Sunday, November 24 known second passenger. The female dent reported that four “Precision X” Officer Roberts ran a plate on a was pointing at the house and was dog pens went missing from their suspicious Honda while northbound described as a heavy set black female backyard sometime during the night. on Mission Blvd. The plate came adult approximately 36-38 years old. The side gate appeared to be tam- back stolen out of Oakland. As cover Wednesday, November 27 pered with. units were responding, the vehicle At approximately 1:45 p.m. offi- Officers responded to the 44800 ended up turning on Walnut and cers were dispatched to an inter- block of Fremont Blvd. to take an then on to Applegate Terrace where a rupted residential burglary on the auto theft report. A tan 1980 Toyota high risk stop was done. Four black 4700 block of Calaveras. The caller pick-up truck bearing CA license juvenile females from Oakland were stated that he heard his doorbell ring plate #64365J1 was taken sometime arrested. Inside the vehicle officers several times but did not answer it. during the night. found stolen clothing items from var- He then saw two unknown suspects Friday, November 22 ious stores at Stoneridge Mall. All jump his fence and enter the back- Just before noon Officer Harvey four were booked and released into yard. The suspects did not make stopped a 21 year old adult male near the custody of their parents with a entry into the house. The victim im- the DeCosta Apartments on Central notice to appear. mediately called the police and was Ave. and arrested him for possession Monday, November 25 visibly shaken when police arrived on of burglary tools. At approximately 2:40 a.m. offi- scene. The two unknown suspects At approximately9:40 a.m.two cers responded to an underground were last seen fleeing west from the black male suspects forced entry into parking garage on the 39100 block of home over neighboring fences. The a residence on Cavisson Ct. The sus- Guardino. Fremont Fire was on scene suspect’s clothing was found dis- pects confronted a female victim who and had discovered that a small stor- carded in a rear yard four homes west was in her master bedroom. One of age locker was on fire in a parking of the victim location. The suspect(s) the suspects pointed a gun at her and garage. Fire Investigator Capt. Carde- are thought to have fled north into demanded cash. The suspects fled nas was on scene and asked for assis- the canal between Calaveras and after ransacking the victim’s resi- tance from the Police Department. Serra Ave. Sgt. Delema coordinated a dence. Ofc. Hamblin handled the in- No suspects are located and the cause yard to yard search w/K-9 Officer vestigation. Sgt. Snelson managed the of the fire has yet to be determined. Dodson, but the suspects were not incident. Detectives notified. Two parked cars sustain damage. Of- located. The two suspects were both Suspect #1 -17-20year old, 6’0, ficer Dooley took the initial report described as black male adults, early dressed in black clothing and the case will be forwarded to in- 20’s, 5’9”, slim build, wearing black Suspect #2- 17-20 years-old, 5’4- vestigations. hooded sweatshirts and blue jeans. 5’5, dressed in black clothing Tuesday, November 26 At approximately 12:20 p.m. Of- Suspect vehicle - red newer model At approximately 12:15 p.m. offi- ficer Singleton responded to Wal- 4-door sedan cers were dispatched to a gun call. The Mart on Albrae Street to investigate a At approximately6:55 p.m., a male reporting party stated that two men theft. Store security had detained a victim is approached at Costco by a were in the south parking lot of Wal- 27 year old adult male, San Jose resi- foreign accented black male who is Mart on Osgood Road and one was dent for concealing clothing in his looking for a church to donate his pointing a handgun at the other. Several jacket and attempting to leave with- Kenyan mothers fortune. Our victim officers expedited their response and lo- out paying. Officer Singleton arrested agrees to help and the usual scam un- cated the two men in the area of Sky- him for theft. folds- another “stranger” is met and he way Court just south of Wal-Mart. The At approximately 8:30 p.m., a fe- agrees to help, showing $2K for good two men were cooperative and a bb gun male victim is walking on Bart Way faith. Our victim is asked to show his was located on the ground next to towards Civic Center Dr. and is good faith as well, so he drives them them. The two were traveling in a semi- pushed to the ground, hit in the head to his bank in San Jose and gets them truck from the east coast and stopped at with the barrel of a gun and kicked $1800. They drive him to Southland Wal-Mart to purchase the BB gun. in the lower body area by an un- Mall in Hayward where they want to They then wanted to test it, so they known suspect. The suspect, a black get him a gift for his trouble. A headed to the empty field just south of male adult in his 20’s wearing a black $24,000 Rolex watch is selected, but the parking lot, where the caller saw jacket points a handgun at her head the suspect has forgotten his money so them. Officers advised that practicing and demands her cell phone and the victim puts it on his credit card and testing out a bb gun in a public purse. Suspect was last seen running with the understanding that he will place was probably not a good idea. The towards Washington Hospital. A sec- get the money when they return to his BB gun was released to the men and the ond suspect was also possibly in the car. Another show of faith is required- officers documented the incident. area at the time of the robbery. Offi- that he drive around the parking lot A residential burglary occurred on cers search for the suspects, but they one time and return to pick them up- the 700 block of Nodaway Ave. The are not located. a last test of his faith and commit- burglary occurred during the early Suspect: Black male adult, 20-25 ment. When he completed the circuit morning hours of approximately 7:30 years old, 5’8”, 165-170 lbs, average and returns for his new found friends, a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Entry to the resi- build, wearing a black hooded sweat- they have vanished. An age old scam dence was made by the unknown sus- shirt and dark colored pants. that sadly still works. Ofc. Hollifield pects breaking the glass of the Thursday, November 28 investigating. laundry room window. A Kindle Fire At approximately 2:25 a.m., a fe- At approximately10:30 p.m., offi- device, a man’s watch and ring, and male returned home to her residence cers were dispatched to a theft report. keys to a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado on the 4300 block of Doane Street, Security was holding a shoplifting sus- were taken. Victims are still assessing after being out of town and was con- pect at Food Maxx. Officer Austin in- their losses. A suspicious vehicle was fronted by an unknown male exiting vestigated and subsequently arrested a recorded casing the area during the the side garage door of her home. 28 year old adult female, Oakland resi- time of occurrence. It appeared to be The suspect was wearing dark cloth- dent, for commercial burglary. a newer model silver four door vehi- ing and possibly had a handgun in At approximately1:25 a.m., offi- cle similar to a small Chrysler or an cers were dispatched to a fight call at Accord. continued on page 37 December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE PagePage 9 9

Local Doctor Discusses Role of Ultrasound Imaging in Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease

Dr. Ash Jain, medical director of Wash- “With nuclear imaging, a radioactive sub- ington Hospital Healthcare System’s Invasive stance called a tracer is injected into the Vascular Imaging and a member of the bloodstream through a vein,” he explained. Board of Directors for the American Heart “The tracer travels to the heart and releases Association, Western States Affiliate, spoke energy so that special cameras outside of the at the International Conference on Inte- body can detect the energy and use it to cre- grated Medical Imaging in Cardiovascular ate pictures of the heart.” Diseases in October. The conference was Dr. Jain said discussions like these are held at the International Atomic Energy critical because cardiovascular diseases kill so Agency’s headquarters in Vienna. many people in the United States and world- The conference was designed to provide wide. In the U.S., heart disease is the num- an “interactive exchange and review” of the ber one cause of death, killing about current status and latest developments in car- 600,000 people every year, according to the diovascular medical imaging worldwide, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. looking at radiation and sound, the two “The discussion was more of an analysis of main methods of creating images of the ultrasound imaging vs. radiation-based imag- heart. The conference drew an international ing for cardiovascular disease,” Dr. Jain said. audience of more than 350 participants from “We examined how each method benefits pa- 91 countries. tients. However, the issue is not only about “The annual conference focuses on med- which one is better, but also about which one ical imaging, but this is the first year they is more feasible. There were representatives wanted specific cardiovascular input,” said from all over the world, and different countries Dr. Jain. “My presentation looked at ad- are dealing with different issues, including vances in echocardiography for the diagnosis cost. For the most part, hospitals in the U.S. of coronary artery disease, one of the most use both methods, but for some institutions common heart diseases.” and some countries, the cost to provide both is Echocardiography uses high-frequency prohibitive.” sound waves called ultrasound to create im- An estimated 17.3 million people died ages of the heart, he explained. It is routinely from cardiovascular diseases worldwide in used in the diagnosis and management of 2008, representing 30 percent of all global heart disease. deaths, according to the WHO. Low and “An echocardiogram is a very useful diag- middle-income countries are disproportion- nostic tool,” he said. “We can see how the ally affected, with 80 percent of the deaths heart is functioning, whether it is pumping from cardiovascular diseases taking place in at full capacity, and assess any tissue damage low- and middle-income countries. that may have occurred.” “The International Atomic Energy Agency Radiation or Ultrasound is planning to work with the WHO and the “The other method of viewing the heart American Heart Association to set up imaging is through radiation-based imaging, such as protocols to improve diagnostic abilities in CT scans and nuclear scans,” Dr. Jain said. third world counties,” Dr. Jain added. “CT scans use x-rays, a form of electromag- For more information about the Heart netic radiation, to produce a three-dimen- Program at Washington Hospital, visit sional image of the heart.” www.whhs.com/heart.

SUBMITTED BY HAROLD WHITMORE Help aid the Veterans First Fly Fishing pro- gram by joining them for a fantastic meal and Veterans First Fly Fishing, an organization run enjoyable evening in support of its deserving vet- entirely by volunteers, is part of the Education erans. Your contribution is important to the ex- Committee of the Northern California Council pansion of this program. They invite you to of the Federation of Fly Fishers. Without ques- participate in the continued success of this tion, this program has changed lives. It provides a worthwhile program by making a donation. At- path away from addiction, self-destructive behav- tend the dinner and receive a door prize and ior, and anger as it helps direct the focus of atten- entry into a silent and live auction. tion and improves development of fine motor skills. Many of the veterans have become VA vol- Fly Fishing Feast unteers themselves, providing valuable assistance Saturday, Dec. 7 and personal experience to help other veterans. 5 p.m. The grant funded program uses it donations Fremont ELKS Lodge for: consumable materials and tools needed for a 38991 Farwell Dr, Fremont successful program, food and transportation for (510) 909 4304 or (510) 793-7913 veterans participating in outings, and develop- www.nccfff.org ment and construction of adaptive tools and equipment that allow disabled veterans to partici- No tickets will be sold at the door pate in the sport of fly fishing. Individual tickets: $50 Page 10 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

LEGAL EYES Living Trust

STEPHEN F. V ON TILL, ATTORNEY AT LAW FREMONT, CA

Q: Does the average married couple need a “Living Trust”?

A: Yes. Generally, anyone owning a house should have a Living Trust. STEPHEN F. V ON TILL, ATTORNEY

The Trust avoids delay and expense of Probate LEGAL EYES Court, provides benefits to minor or disabled chil- dren, and includes provisions for management if you become disabled. Von Till & Associates Even a modest estate hits $750,000, given Bay Over 30 years in Tri-City area Area property values. If an Estate goes to Probate See biographical data at Court at this value (i.e., no other assets), attorney www.vontill.com with link and executor fees will total $36,000. The time delay to Mr. Von Till’s e-mail for Probate to close an estate, pay creditors, and dis- for Questions & Comments. tribute assets to heirs is easily six months to a year - sometimes more. 510-490-1100 Such fees and time delays may be avoided by a Living Trust. The Trust keeps your Estate out of mistakes, e.g., the $100,000 that went into the Probate Court if well-written and customized to Beauty School business that tanked in 6 months. your family. The Probate Court is not involved with your es- A “Living Trust” is like a corporation. You put tate if assets are entirely in Trust. Probate is avoided. your assets (home, bank accounts, etc.) into the Delays, attorney’s fees, and executor fees vanish. name of your Living Trust. You are the “Trustee” of Don’t be fooled into believing that all Living your Trust, e.g., “The Abraham Lincoln Living Trusts are the same. A “Jack-in-the-Box” “one size Trust.” You, as trustee, are the “president” and “sole fits all” Living Trust is a mistake. This can lead to shareholder” for your family Trust. future lawsuits and may involve probate court to The Trust owns your assets, but you own the deal with contested issues. Trust. You have complete control of your assets. You Each Trust should be carefully tailored to meet buy, sell, and use assets without restriction. family needs and legal requirements. Skillful draft- The Trust is created in the privacy of your ing is essential. lawyer’s office. No formal filing with any court is re- A poorly designed Trust may result in law suits quired. Your financial information is confidential, among heirs, in-laws, and others. I have seen entire unlike the public filing of a Probate Petition. estates liquidated to cover fees and costs, leaving With your lawyer, you create a governing docu- nothing for heirs. The lawsuits “ate up” the assets ment called a “Trust Declaration.” It dictates how the that a properly drafted trust would have preserved. Trust (your assets) should be managed if you are dis- Fees for drafting Trusts are quite affordable – less abled and how assets will be distributed after death. than my repair cost for air conditioning on my ’93 After naming yourself Trustee, the document Mercedes. Such fees are a wise expense considering names “Successor Trustees” — usually a relative, the importance of proper documentation protecting friend, or adult child. The Successor Trustee takes you and your family. Fees are based on time coun- over if you become disabled or upon death. seling, drafting, and advising – each family’s fee is Because your assets are held by the trust, not by variable based on such factors. you personally, no Probate Court proceedings are Many attorneys offer free consultation. This al- required. The successor trustee manages the assets lows an approximation of the legal work necessary according to your written directions. with no obligation. Cost savings over Probate fees The Successor Trustee has access to trust assets – are considerable. e.g., bank accounts, stocks, real estate. The Trustee The Trust does not necessarily avoid Estate has signing power for management - similar to a Taxes, but it gives an opportunity for planning. Tax corporation having a new president who continues saving devices may be considered. to manage the corporation There is no Federal Estate Tax in 2013 for an es- But the new Trustee’s power is limited by you in tate at $5,000,000 or less. Above that amount, the the trust document. Typically, you give the new rate is 40% on the excess. Your estate may include Trustee only the power to gather assets and distrib- real estate, stocks, life insurance, and other assets. ute to the persons named in your Trust (e.g., your Tax laws change. Rates change and exemption children). Then the Trust terminates. amounts change. In 1999, the exemption amount For minor children, the Trust will name your was $650,000. The rate has been as high as 55%. choice for guardian. You may create terms that prohibit your children from having complete ac- cess to assets at age 18. Many provide that children receive periodic payments until they reach a cer- The Lesson: Don’t put off until 2014 tain age of maturity. what you should do today. Make a Liv- For example, the Trust may authorize support ing Trust now. If you fail to plan your es- during college and then lump sums at ages 25 and 30. This allows young adults to learn from financial tate, you may not live to regret it.

SUBMITTED BY NH NEWS mately 12,500 students, with each classrooms. The Chromebooks will school determining how its Chrome- remain in the classrooms for use at Most New Haven students in- books are distributed. school. At the elementary schools, volved in the initial rollout of note- “Teachers whose students will be re- each site will receive two Chrome- book computers will receive their ceiving the Chromebooks attended book carts to be shared between two Chromebooks before winter break, three days of professional development classrooms. District Race to the Top Director over the summer, and will attend a Multiple meetings are scheduled, Lisa Metzinger reports. fourth day of professional development to make attending as convenient as For New Haven students and their Dec. 2,” Metzinger explained. possible for parents. families, the Chromebooks are the most At James Logan High, Cesar obvious and exciting benefit of the fed- Chavez and Alvarado middle schools Logan High School eral RTTT grant won by the District and Decoto School for Independent Wednesday, Dec. 11 last December. The District, one of Study, students receiving Chromebooks 6 p.m. only 16 nationwide winners of the U.S. this year will be invited to attend a Thursday, Dec. 12 Department of Education’s RTTT meeting at their site before the devices 6 p.m. competition, is receiving more than $29 are distributed. The receiving student’s Saturday, Dec. 14 million over a 4?-year period, some of parents are also welcome to attend. 11 a.m. which is being used to purchase “During the meeting, they will be 1800 H St, Union City Chromebooks to help meet the RTTT able to check out their Chromebooks goals of personalizing student learning, after attending a session to learn Cesar Chavez and improving student achievement and ed- about the purpose and guidelines for Alvarado middle schools ucator effectiveness, closing achieve- Chromebook use,” Metzinger said. Tuesday, Dec. 17 ment gaps, and preparing all students to “This session will include an 6 p.m. succeed in college and careers. overview of 21st century learning, in- Wednesday, Dec. 18 “We’re excited to see Chromebooks formation about Chromebooks, in- 6 p.m. being used in classrooms as another formation about the intended use of 2801 Hop Ranch Rd, Union City tool in implementing the Common the device (both inside and outside of and 31604 Alvarado Blvd, Core State Standards and 21st century the classroom), as well as information Union City learning,” Metzinger said. about purchasing insurance and low- As the Chromebooks are pur- cost Comcast internet.” Decoto School for chased and teachers are trained in Students at Conley-Caraballo Independent Study their use, the notebooks will be rolled High will have two carts with Tuesday, Dec. 10 out over a period of three years. The Chromebooks placed in two class- 6:30 p.m. initial rollout will impact roughly rooms. The carts and Chromebooks 600 G St, Union City one-third of the District’s approxi- will be used immediately in those December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 11 continued from page 1

the living room to retrieve her beloved Nutcracker, Ballet Petit is pleased to announce that in Febru- only to fall into a dream full of adventure and fantasy. ary 2013, we moved into our dream space where we Clara helps the Nutcracker win a battle against will continue our mission of creating a community the dreaded Rat Queen (Jamie Tang) and the Nut- of young classically trained artists. Our school is cracker Soldier is transformed into a handsome now housed in a state-of-the-art 15,000 square foot prince (Tim Sanders). He rewards her by taking her facility in Hayward, across from Costco. through the Land of Snow to visit the Sugarplum Since the first moment in our new home, won- Fairy in the Land of Sweets. Here she becomes the derful things have been happening. The Oakland guest of honor as angels, sweets, and flowers, under Ballet used our facility in July for its Ballet Boot the rule of the Sugarplum Fairy, dance in her honor. Camp, a summer intensive program under the di- The celebration ends with the mesmerizing Grande rection of Oakland Ballet’s renowned Artistic Direc- Pas de Deux danced by the Sugarplum Fairy (Hilary tor, Graham Lustig. During Ballet Boot Camp, Sanders or Patience Gordon) and her Cavalier Lustig discovered the talent of Ballet Petit’s dancer (Damon Mahoney). As Clara’s adventure comes to Patience Gordon (one of our two Sugarplum an end, she awakens on her couch wondering if it Fairies), inviting her to join the Oakland Ballet was all a dream; her friends from the Land of Sweets Company as his first apprentice. She is only 17, yet then lull her back to sleep. has recently begun working daily as a professional Ballet Petit is thrilled to present this ballet to the apprentice company dancer. Patience will be danc- community for the 35th year. This season, in addi- ing in the Oakland Ballet “Nutcracker” at the Para- tion to many new costumes and lovely dancing, au- mount Theatre in Oakland in late December, along diences will enjoy a new Party Scene backdrop by with 10 other young Ballet Petit dancers in various local artist Michelle Climent. We are thrilled to children’s roles. Meanwhile, each week, classes are have another Climent piece to add to our collection enjoyed by about 300 hard-working dancers, in- of beautiful backdrops from her. cluding about 25 adult ballet students and 14 boys. Ballet Petit, a classical ballet school, trains its “Nutcracker” tickets are available through dancers not only in the steps required for each role, www.balletpetit.com: $25 for adults and $20 for but in the way each dancer tells a story. Even the children and seniors. Group discounts are available. youngest performers learn the pantomime required Audience members young and old are invited to to tell the audience a story through ballet steps and meet the Sugarplum Fairy, Clara, and their friends gestures. The long-established tradition of the “Nut- in the lobby area free of charge after each 2 p.m. cracker” experience at Ballet Petit provides a struc- show immediately following the performances. ture in which beginning dancers share scenes with advanced dancers, providing an opportunity to Nutcracker learn parts they hope to dance in the future. Many Saturday, Dec 7 and Sunday, Dec 8 dancers can tell stories of when they were younger, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. watching older dancers in the roles of their dreams. Reed Buffington Center for the Performing Arts, Years later, they often find themselves cast in the Chabot College very roles they hoped to dance someday. Mean- 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward while, the advanced performers are well aware that (510) 783-4958 younger dancers are carefully watching them, going www.balletpetit.com through the same experience they had. The process goes on and on, year after year. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 children and seniors Mayor Jose Esteves recognized for service to library

SUBMITTED BY Santa Clara County Library District. Mr. Esteves was GWENDOLYN MITCHELL/MARINA HINESTROSA the Mayor of Milpitas from 2002-2008, and has served in this position since 2010. Beginning in 2002, The Honorable Jose Esteves, Mayor of Milpitas, was Mayor Esteves was instrumental in overseeing the recently recognized as the 2013 Elected Official for Out- funding and construction of a new library in Milpitas, standing Service to a Local Library by California Public which was completed in 2009. Library Advocates (CPLA). Mayor Esteves’ contributions In 2008, the Filipino Memorial Project began to the Milpitas Library and the Santa Clara County Li- raising public awareness about the role Filipino brary District were honored at the California Library As- Americans played during the 1960s Labor Move- sociation annual conference in Long Beach, California on ment. Early on, Mayor Esteves recog- Monday, November 4, 2013. nized the significance and importance of this project, and was an avid sup- porter. “When people view this mural, they will have conversations about the- fact that the brave leaders depicted in it pioneered and initiated labor strug- gles to benefitallfarm workers,” Mayor Esteves had noted. The Filipino Memorial Project was completed earlier this year. The mural is featured in a prominent location at the Milpitas Library, where it will in- form and educate the public for years to come. The unveiling of the Filipino Memorial Project was held at the Mil- pitas Library on October 12, 2013. Mayor Esteves, along with other state and local dignitaries, and community leaders celebrated this noteworthy achievement. “Our Library District is very fortunate to count on “This honor provides even more encouragement so many friends for support, and Mayor Esteves has for me to continually and strongly advocate for our li- been a true champion for the Milpitas Library,” said braries,” said Esteves upon receiving this prestigious Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman, Del- award from CPLA. “I also want to recognize those in- egate for the County Library District Joint Powers Au- dividuals that work for the Santa Clara County Li- thority. “This is well-deserved recognition for his brary District; their service to our communities should commitment through the years.” be commended.” CPLA recognized Mayor Esteves for eleven years of Visit Santa Clara County Library District online at: unwavering support for the Milpitas Library and the www.sccl.org.

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Encouraging economic news lifts US stocks

BY STEVE ROTHWELL percent, to $27.57, rose the most in But Steinmetz feels reasonably hope- AP MARKETS WRITER the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. ful that stock valuations “are not The world’s second-largest maker overstretched.’’ NEW YORK (AP), Encouraging of PCs earned $1.4 billion in its fiscal In other corporate news, Analog news about the U.S. economy boosted fourth quarter and issued a strong Devices fell $2, or 4 percent, to the stock market on Wednesday. profit forecast for its current quarter. $47.92 after the chipmaker reported In a sign that workers are in less The Standard & Poor’s 500 index sales late Tuesday that fell below Wall danger of being laid off, the number climbed three points, or 0.2 percent, Street estimates. The Norwood, Mas- of Americans seeking unemployment to 1,806 as of 2:18 p.m. (1918 sachusetts, company expects a sea- benefits dropped 10,000 last week to GMT). The Dow Jones industrial av- sonal slowdown to hurt revenue a seasonally adjusted 316,000, the erage rose six points, or less than 0.1 during the holidays. Labor Department said. A private percent, to 16,079. Trading volumes were lower than survey by the University of Michigan The biggest gainer among major average ahead of Thursday’s Thanks- and financial data company Thom- stock indexes was the Nasdaq compos- giving holiday, when financial mar- son Reuters showed that consumer ite, which closed above 4,000 for the kets will be closed. The New York confidence rose in November. first time in 13 years Tuesday. The Stock exchange and the Nasdaq will “Today’s economic news was gen- index advanced 18 points, or 0.4 per- also close early on Friday. erally favorable,’’ said Terry Sandven, cent, to 4,036, Wednesday afternoon. The yield on the 10-year Treasury chief equity strategist for U.S. Bank The S&P 500 has advanced note rose to 2.74 percent from 2.71 Wealth Management. “In the absence 26.63 percent this year, putting it on percent on Tuesday. of bad news, the path of least resist- course for its best annual perform- The price of oil dropped Wednes- ance for equities is up.’’ ance since 1998. Much of the gain day to its lowest level since early June The stock market is trading at has come because investors have been as the U.S. government reported the record levels on a combination of willing to pay more for a company’s 10th straight weekly increase in crude solid corporate earnings, a slowly stock in relation to its earnings. supplies. Oil dropped $1.53, or 2 recovering economy and easy- The price-earnings ratio for S&P percent, to $92.14 a barrel. money policies from the Federal 500 companies has climbed to 15.1 Exxon Mobil and Chevron, both Reserve. The Fed is buying $85 bil- from 12.6 at the start of the year, but members of the 30-company Dow, lion in bonds every month to keep it’s still below the average ratio of declined. Exxon Mobil fell 46 cents, long-term interest rates low, mak- 16.5 for the last 20 years. or 0.5 percent, to $93.81. Chevron ing bonds less attractive than stocks “When times are good, you have fell 44 cents, or 0.4 percent, to for investors. to ask if it’s a sign that things are $122.34. Gains in the broader market were about to become bad,’’ said Art In other commodities trading, led by technology stocks. Hewlett- Steinmetz, President & Chief Invest- Gold fell $1.90, or 0.2 percent, to Packard, which surged $2.48, or 10 ment Officer at Oppenheimer Funds. $1,239.50 an ounce.

and-mortar stores used to balk at customers who used smartphones to compare prices at rival stores, but retailers like Target are now pushing their own mobile apps and offering in-store Wi-Fi. The mobile apps entice shoppers with coupon deals or ads as they move throughout a store, while in-store Wi-Fi is another way to track a consumer’s online movements. To further lure buyers, major holiday retailers including, Macy’s, Best Buy and JCPenney, BY ANNE FLAHERTY “You can’t have Christmas any have partnered with the Shopkick ASSOCIATED PRESS more without big data and mar- mobile app. If shoppers turn on keters,’’ said Jeff Chester, execu- the app while in their store, they WASHINGTON (AP), Ad- tive director at the Center for can be rewarded with discounts vances in technology have never Digital Democracy. “You know or song downloads for trying on made finding deals this holiday that song where Santa knows clothes, scanning barcodes and season so easy – or so creepy. when you’ve been sleeping? He making purchases. Marketers and mobile app de- knows when you’re awake? Be- Another app, Snapette, blends velopers have developed creative lieve me, that’s where he’s getting American’s addiction to social new ways to help shoppers find his information from.’’ media sites with location technol- what they want for less. But these Consumer tracking has long ogy. Aimed at women keen on inventive techniques also allow for been a part of American con- fashion, consumers can see what more aggressive tracking of con- sumerism. Retailers push shop- accessories or shoes are creating a sumer behavior, whether buyers are pers to sign up for loyalty cards, buzz in their particular neighbor- on their work computer, a mobile register purchased items for war- hood, while stores get a chance to device or standing in the grocery ranty programs and note zip entice nearby shoppers with ads aisle. It also now includes the ability codes to feed their mailing lists. or coupons. to connect that data together and Online stores and advertising Not all new technology track- with other personal information services employ browser “cook- ing is voluntary. Stores have been like income, zip code and when a ies,’’ the tiny bits of software code experimenting with heat sensors person’s car insurance expires. that can track a person’s move- and monitoring cellphone signals The goal is to monitor con- ments across the Internet, to ana- in their stores to monitor which sumers online and off to deter- lyze shoppers and present them aisles attract the most attention. mine exactly what kind of buyer with relevant pop-up ads. One product called “Shoppercep- they might be and how much More recently, marketers have tion’’ uses the same motion-de- they’re willing to pay. Retailers developed increasingly sophisti- tection technology in the Xbox say these techniques help cus- cated ways to combine offline and Connect to pick up a customer’s tomize shopping experiences and online data that creates detailed movement, including whether can lead to good deals for shop- profiles of shoppers. They also are they picked up a product only to pers. Consumer advocates say ag- perfecting location-tracking tech- return it to the shelf. In addition gressive tracking and profiling nology as a means of attracting new to analyzing customer behavior, it also opens the door to price dis- customers and influencing shop- can trigger nearby digital signs of- crimination, where companies pers as they wander through brick- fering coupons and steering shop- might charge someone more on- and-mortar stores. pers to certain products. line or deny them entirely based A major push encourages on their home price or how often shoppers to agree to be tracked in continued on page 37 they visit a site. exchange for a good deal. Brick- December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 13 Fremont Is Our Business

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NRI (Non-resident Indians) Welfare Society strengthens ties between Indians around the world and the motherland. Every year, the Board recognizes a select number of NRI’s for outstanding services, achievements, and con- tributions made in their respec- tive fields in their country of residence, the international arena Award. United Kingdom’s Jun- and philanthropic endeavors. ior Minister of Energy and Cli- “Be the change that you wish to Arun Mehta, an Orthopedic mate Change, Honorable see in the world” Surgeon in Union City was Baroness Sandip Verma pre- -Mahatma Gandhi among 30 NRIs from around sented the award on October 4, the world selected for the Ma- 2013 at the House of Lords in hatma Gandhi Pravasi Samman London, England.

Fremont Bank Foundation donates to Local Food Banks

SUBMITTED BY KURT HEATH individuals and families in our communities enjoy a brighter holiday season.” Fremont Bank Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Fre- The following nonprofits are receiving a $5,000 grant mont Bank, is donating $80,000 to local nonprofits as part from Fremont Bank Foundation: of its eighth annual holiday grant program. Centerville Free • Castro Valley Outreach (Castro Valley) Dining Room, Centro de Servicios, Tri-City Volunteers, Tri- • Centerville Free Dining Room (Fremont) City Breakfast Program, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, • Centro de Servicios (Union City) and Viola Blythe Community Service Center are among the • Davis Street Family Resource Center (San Leandro) recipients and will receive $5,000 each to help feed commu- nity residents this holiday season. • Food Bank for Monterey County Each year, Fremont Bank Foundation partners with • International Orphan Relief Foundation (Brentwood) local nonprofits to provide food and basic necessities to • Loaves and Fishes (Contra Costa County) individuals and families in need. The foundation priori- tizes giving to organizations that serve food or distribute • Martha’s Kitchen (San Jose) food baskets to those with the greatest needs in the com- • Open Heart Kitchen (Livermore) munities Fremont Bank serves. This year, the foundation • Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Union City) more than doubled from last year the total amount given • Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Contra Costa County) to partnering nonprofits, as well as increased the dollar amount given to each of its 16 recipients. • South Hayward Parish (Hayward) “Despite an improving economy, the need for free • St. Anthony Foundation (San Francisco) food is still great as many residents struggle to make ends • Tri-City Free Breakfast Program (Fremont) meet,” said Marie-Pascale Peterson, Director of Commu- • Tri-City Volunteers, Inc. (Fremont) nity Outreach at Fremont Bank. “We are pleased to part- ner with dedicated organizations to ensure more • Viola Blythe Community Service Center (Newark)

Combating truancy

SUBMITTED BY NEWARK 6,400-enrollment, K-12 district, academic career at risk.” UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Marken has instituted a new pro- The new attendance strategy gram that not only more aggres- includes a software-based man- Already a big believer in the role sively monitors absenteeism but agement system that provides good attendance plays in higher also engages parents and families more accurate data and district- student achievement, Newark Uni- as well as the rest of the commu- wide communication, as well as fied Superintendent Dave Marken nity in an effort to promote a an overall commitment to creat- recalls being stunned to learn how “culture of showing up.” ing expectations within the entire state prison officials use third grade A key message, Marken said, is school community that good per- truancy rates to plan for future ca- to make parents especially aware formance starts with good atten- pacity needs. that missing class for family events dance habits. “It makes an impression – the or an occasional vacation day un- Marken also noted that his correctional system analyzes ele- dermines the school’s core mission. program comes forward at the mentary school attendance rates to “There’s a subtle message same time California Attorney estimate how many will end up in being communicated when a par- General Kamala Harris has called prison,” Marken said. “People are ent takes a kid out of school to go attention to the state’s growing cri- just shocked by this. There are visit grandma or so they can run sis around truancy and chronic ab- enormous social and economic some errands,” he said. “It plays senteeism, noting that nearly 40 consequences we can point to that out later when the child is old percent of all K-12 students were start when kids in the earliest enough to make some of their categorized as truant last year, in- grades fail to come to school.” own decisions and that’s when we cluding one out of every five en- To combat the trend in the see behaviors that put a student’s rolled in elementary schools.

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SUBMITTED BY MARK BARTLETT not have experienced the joy of the Christ- PHOTOS COURTESY OF mas Season. Last year over 500 families were beneficiaries of event through the ANDREA TOMASSI generosity of local businesses, families, CTTA, and Bridges Community Church. Tow trucks don’t usually come to mind On Saturday, December 7, towing com- unless you’re a stranded motorist. But panies from around the Bay Area will meet members of the California Tow Truck As- again for the “Bay Area Tow Truck Toy sociation (CTTA) wanted to create a way Run.” Festivities start in Santa Clara at the

Everyone is invited to the parking lot of www.twitter.com/TowTruckToyRun. If Bridges to watch as tow trucks and classic you are a business and interested in donat- cars arrive, blaring their horns as onlookers ing to the raffle, you can contact us at wave and cheer. A full buffet style break- [email protected]. fast, courtesy of Bridges Band of Brothers, will be available for a donation of $5 per Bay Area Tow Truck Toy Run person. Raffle prizes, music, and wonder- Saturday, Dec 7 ful fellowship is planned, so don’t miss it… 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. breakfast to give back to children of the community once you go, you will be hooked on the 8:45 a.m. tow truck arrival corner of Tasman and Stars and Stripes Drive at Christmas, and have put tow trucks in a Toy Run! Bring an unwrapped gift for a Bridges Community Church at 7:15 a.m. What started as a few tow trucks whole new light. In December 2009, boy or girl; toys will be distributed by 505 Driscoll Rd., Fremont five years ago has grown to include all types members of the Greater Bay Chapter of Compassion Network-Fremont the follow- (510) 651-2030 of vehicles including buses, Landoll trailers, the CTTA joined Bridges Community ing week (www.compassionnetwork.org/). www.facebook.com/TowTruckToyRun classic cars, and motorcycles that will to Church in Fremont for the first “Bay Area Find the “Toy Truck Toy Run” on Face- [email protected] Bridges Community Church, arriving at ap- Tow Truck Toy Run” to bring toys to chil- book at www.facebook.com/TowTruck- Cost: $5 donation for breakfast proximately 8:45 a.m. dren in the Bay Area that otherwise might ToyRun and Twitter at

SUBMITTED BY lounging in the new theatre seats. DAVID SMITH As always, the concert begins at 7 p.m. sharp, and there is no The Newark Symphonic admission charge (Although do- Winds returns for an encore per- nations are welcome!). Come a Claus will make an appearance on Sunday, December 8th. The 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark formance of it Christmas Holiday bit early to assure a good seat, as right after “The Night Before U.S. Marines will be there to www.newarksymphonic.org Concert on Saturday, December a “full house” is anticipated. For Christmas,” and elves will prepare thank attendees who bring a gift 21st at Newark Memorial High children, grandchildren and the a tasty smorgasbord of intermis- wrapped toy. Toys for Tots School Theatre! Find out what young at heart, there will be a sion goodies for sale. Both concerts are sponsored Sunday, Dec 8 many in the community already performance of “The Night Be- If you can’t make it to the by Fremont Bank Foundation. 2 p.m. know as the best free musical re- fore Christmas” just prior to in- concert, the Symphonic Winds Christmas Concert Thornton Jr. High School view of the season. Contempo- termission in case the little ones are also performing at the annual Saturday, Dec 21 4357 Thornton Ave., Fremont rary and traditional Holiday have to catch an early bedtime. It “Toys for Tots” event at Thornton 7 p.m. www.newarksymphonic.org music can be enjoyed while is rumored that Santa and Mrs. Junior High in Fremont at 2 p.m. Newark Memorial High School Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

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SUBMITTED BY OHLONE COLLEGE guided to great accomplishments. In her memory, a special performance with the Golden Gate Festival Or- It’s Christmas Eve—a time of giving. Young chestra, conducted by maestro David Sloss, takes place Clara receives the gift of a nutcracker from her mys- at the Sunday afternoon show. terious uncle, and is swept into a whole new world Bring the family and celebrate the holidays with filled with sweets and magic. It seems all too good this classic Christmas tale. To purchase tickets, to be true! Is it all just a dream? please visit www.smithcenter.com. Performed by countless ballet companies since the 1940’s, the Nutcracker continues to this day as a Smith Center Presents! family holiday tradition. This dreamlike fairy tale, Yoko’s Dance Academy: The Nutcracker Friday, Dec 13: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec 14: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec 15 – Live Orchestra: 2 p.m. Smith Center at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com Tickets: $15 Students, $20 Seniors, $25 General Admission Live Orchestra Performance: $20 Students, $40 General Admission

Event Parking: $2 with Tchaikovsky’s beautiful ballet score, is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Ex- perience the excitement of moving toys and treats, brought to life by Yoko’s Dance Acad- emy, December 13-15 in the Smith Center at Ohlone College. Yoko’s Dance and Performing Arts Acad- emy is known for excellent choreography, staging, costuming, and talented performers. The group has performed at various events including the Indo-American Charity Ball, the Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship Per- formance, and a variety of competitions. In addition, a group of Yoko’s dancers per- formed at the London Invitational in 2012. Yoko Young extended her nurturing quality to teach and mentor thousands of Bay Area children. She passed away in late October but her legacy lives on through the students she December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 19

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Victorian celebrations of sale by local vendors, and Christmas had great variety Christmas crafts. Each craft has from place to place. It was a been chosen to represent an item time of change that saw some that can be made with materials older holiday traditions fade and found on the farm. Christmas new ones introduced; we still decorations of the Victorian Era observe many of them today, were mostly homemade items such as Christmas trees and made from what was at hand. wrapping presents. Traditions Store bought decorations were that held steady throughout expensive and much less com- these changing times included mon. Materials used to make special gatherings of friends and decorations included food (pop- family, hosting a “holiday meal” corn, fruit, berries, wheat stalks,

with special dishes, and live etc.), odds and ends (scraps of music and dancing. cloth, paper, ribbon, bits of Music and dancing ranged metal) and evergreen plants. from informal concerts by family Don’t forget to schedule a members to formal Christmas visit to the Patterson House Mu- Balls with hired musicians. Formal seum which has been trans- dances include both “folk” group formed into a Victorian dances and waltz and polka cou- Christmas fantasy. Celebrate the ple dances. Dance masters were holiday season 1900s style and hired by well-to-do families to enjoy a docent-led tour of the teach children and young adults farm’s elegantly decorated cen- When You Bundle? Make Sure You Have to dance and explain the latest in terpiece. On Friday, December Options! steps and etiquette. 13 the house will be open for a Burning the Yule log pro- magical evening, “A Christmas INSURANCE - THINK MELLO vided a blessing for the coming Evening at the Patterson 510-790-1118 year. It marked the end of days House.” Elegantly lit in all of its #OB84518 getting shorter; a celebration of Victorian splendor, each room www.insurancemsm.com the “return” of the sun and will transport visitors on a jour- lengthening of days. A piece of ney into Christmas Past, filled the Yule log kept in the home with holiday music and cheer. radiated good luck throughout the year. It was used to start the Christmas at Ardenwood fire for the next year’s Yule log. Saturday, Dec 7 and A blessing of the orchard in- Sunday, Dec 8 sured a bountiful harvest from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. the trees in the coming year. It Ardenwood Historic Farm involved pouring wassail (warm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., spiced cider) on the roots and Fremont singing to keep away evil spirits. (888) 327-2757 “Christmas at Ardenwood” www.ebparks.org also includes yummy old-fash- Fee: $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ioned treats made on a wood children (4-17), burning stove at the Country children 3 and under free Kitchen, handcrafted gifts for

Christmas at Ardenwood Event Schedule:

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Christmas Crafts 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Visits with Father Christmas 11 a.m.: Christmas Cookie Baking Contest, winners announced at noon 11 a.m.: Holiday Sing-Along for Kids of all ages with David Maloney Noon: Broceliande: Holiday Songs From Long Ago 1 p.m.: Yule Log Hunt 1:30 p.m.: Puppet Show 2 p.m.: A Christmas Ball Community Dance 2 p.m. (Sunday only): The Jazzinators 3 p.m.: Christmas Caroling and Wassailing in the Orchard

Christmas Tours of the Patterson House Thursday, Dec 12 - Friday, Dec 20 1p.m., 2 p.m., and 3p.m.: Thu-Fri, Dec 12-13 and 19-20 11 a.m., Noon, 1p.m., 2 p.m. and 3p.m.: Sat-Sun, Dec 14-15 Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4196 www.fremont.gov Fee: $4 adults and seniors, $3 children (plus farm admission)

A Christmas Evening at the Patterson House Friday, Dec 13 5 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4196 www.regerec.com Advance tickets: $5 adults and seniors, $3 children At the door: $6 adults and seniors, $4 children Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

BY SARA GIUSTI youngest recipient of the Kapalakiko Aloha music, eating traditional food – he is also pects to sell out again, as it did last year. A PICTURES COURTESY OF Spirit Award, an award created by longtime Filipino, Chinese, and Irish, and famously group of Landeza’s musician friends will be Hawaiian cultural leader Saichi Kawahara quips that he was “born and raised on the joining him at the Mission, including pop- PATRICK LANDEZA that recognizes excellence in serving the island of Berkeley.” However, with the sup- ular Hawaiian musicians LT Smooth on Hawaiian community. port of his elders, Landeza became slack key guitar, seven time Grammy-nom- hile the most recent of the fifty For almost fifteen years, Landeza has grounded in his Hawaiian identity, and inated producer Chris Lau on bass, as well states, the mainland still has a been playing his signature soothing “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey” pays that as a second appearance from Bill Griffin lot to learn from Hawaii. Per- W rhythms at San Leandro Main Library, favor forward to other young folks with on ukelele and mandolin. haps this can begin with “aloha,” a word sharing the unique, calming tranquility of the same internal struggle of “what am I?” “These concerts are great ways to kick- meaning not only hello and goodbye, but in a world that is growing increasingly off the holiday season. Why not do it also conveys love, affection, and mercy. This multicultural. Special advance copies of Hawaiian style?” Landeza asked. With December, get a chance to immerse yourself “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey” will be avail- such a talented package of performers in able to purchase at both concerts. such a multicultural mecca as the Bay Besides being a renowned musician, Area, Santa just may have to learn some Landeza also teaches sixth grade social hula moves with the rest of us. studies at St. Joseph Middle School in Fre- Tickets for the library “Hawaiian Holi- mont, and is a coordinator for the middle day Concert” are $15 in advance and $18 at the door, and can be purchased at the Information Desk at San Leandro Main Library. Tickets for the Mission San Jose concert are $20 and can be purchased at St. Joseph School or through www.lan- Hawaiian slack key guitar songs. “As a dezapresents.com. teacher, any chance to do something at a library is awesome,” Landeza said. Ukelele Hawaiian Holiday Concert and mandolin musician Bill Griffin will Friday, Dec 6 join Landeza at the library on December 7 Doors open 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. for the “Hawaiian Holiday Concert,” as Mission San Jose well as hula groups Tiare O Te Ao and Ka 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont Maile. Browsing the Hawaiian-themed (510) 657-1797 Patrick: Award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist craft booths and enjoying a traditional www.landezapresents.com and new children’s book author Patrick Landeza. Hawaiian dinner are not to be missed ei- Tickets: $20 ther; dinner options are combo plates of either Kahlua Pork or Teriyaki Chicken Sneak Peek at in Hawaiian culture and become part of the Hawaiian musician LT Smooth. with macaroni salad, green salad, and “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey” island’s “ohana” with award-winning Hawai- white rice. To assure a seat, purchase tick- school’s Service Projects. One way to fund Saturday, Dec 7 ian slack key guitarist Patrick Landeza as he ets in advance as the concert sells out; 250- the Service Projects, which range from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. brings the island to the mainland with two 300 people are expected to attend. feeding those in need, creating care pack- San Leandro Main Library Hawaiian Holiday Concerts, including a Before the concert, the library is also host- ages for homeless shelters, to providing 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro sneak peek at his new children’s book, ing a sneak peek for Landeza’s new children’s toys for low-income children, is through (510) 577-3986 “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey.” book, “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey,” illus- the “Hawaiian Holiday Concert” held at www.sanleandro.org/depts/library/ Both concerts are special this year, as trated by Edna Cabcabin Moran. The book is Mission San Jose. One hundred percent of Free Landeza recently won the Na Hoku already garnering stellar reviews for its explo- the proceeds from the concert go to these Hanohano Award for best slack key album. ration of culture, ethnicity, and identity as it Service Projects, ensuring that future gen- Hawaiian Holiday Celebration The Na Hoku Award is the most prestigious follows young, mainland-born Danny on an erations of middle schoolers learn the im- Saturday, Dec. 7 Hawaiian music award, like the Grammys adventure of self-discovery as he visits his an- portance of community service. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on the mainland. Na Hoku Awards are usu- cestors in Hawaii. “I got tired of doing cupcake and San Leandro Main Library ally – if not always – won by Hawaiian resi- “This is a very personal book,” Landeza lemonade sales at school. I figured I could 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro dents, but Landeza made history this past said. Like Danny, “I struggled with iden- just do a concert and cover all costs,” Lan- (510) 577-3986 May, as he is the first ever mainland resident tity growing up, asking, ‘What am I?’” deza said. And cover the costs it does; in its www.sanleandro.org/depts/library/ to receive the award. It’s an understatement While Landeza knew he was Hawaiian – second year this December, the Mission Tickets: $15 advance, $18 at the door, to say he is still “reeling from the experi- growing up listening to Hawaiian stories, San Jose “Hawaiian Holiday Concert” ex- children under 5 free ence.” To top it off, Landeza is also the December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 21

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Friday, Nov 29 - Thursday, Tuesday, Dec 3 - Saturday, Dec 24 Dec 7 Christmas Tree Lot and Store $ “Emerging Works” $ 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Trees & decorative items for sale Various new plays Continuing Events Open daily Chabot College The Pentecostals of Hayward 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 25715 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-6600 (510) 733-0443 Mondays, Sep 9 - Thursdays, Dec 20 Monday, Dec 3 - Thursday, Friday, Nov 29 - Sunday, Dec 10th Street After-School Pro- Dec 19 29 gram Homework Help Center Train of Lights $ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Sports, arts-n-crafts, games & special 4:30 p.m. Help for children grades K - 6th grade events Holiday excursion through Niles Canyon Fremont Main Library Drop-in program, no day care Niles Station 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 10th Street Community Center 37001 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 33948 10th Street, Union City (510) 996-8420 (510) 675-5276 www.ncry.org Tuesday, Dec 3 - Thursday, wwwUnionCity.org Dec 19 Saturdays, Nov 30 - Sundays, Homework Express Dec 22 Saturdays, Sep 21 - Sundays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dec 29 Rocking Around the Christmas Help & test prep for grades K – 12 Tree San Leandro Art Association Newark Branch Library Member Exhibit Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (510) 795-2627 Variety of art work on display Visit the house decorated for the holidays [email protected] Casa Peralta McConaghy Victorian House 384 West Estudillo Ave, San Le- 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Monday, Dec 3-Friday, Dec 19 (510) 581-0223 andro Letters to Santa Program $ (510) 357-4650 www.haywardareahistory.org 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Volunteer to adopt a family Saturday, Oct 26 - Sunday, Monday, Dec 2 - Friday, Dec Jan 5 13 USPS Processing Center Food and Toy Drive on Trash 1675 7th Street, Oakland “Lure of the Wetlands” (510) 874-8737 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Collection Days 6 a.m. Artwork display by June Yokell Thursday Dec 5 – Saturday: Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Place non-perishable food & new un- wrapped toys curbside in Newark Dec. 14 Center A Midsummer Night’s Dream 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward Republic Services 7 p.m. (510) 670-7270 42600 Boyce Rd., Fremont [email protected] (510) 657-3500 (Saturday, Dec. 7 & Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m.) Irvington High School Friday, Nov 1–Sunday, Jan 12 41800 Blacow Rd, Fremont “Still Here” www.ihsdrama.com 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets: $10 - $14 Native American Portraits exhibit PhotoCentral 1099 E St., Hayward (510) 881-6721 www.photocentral.org

Sundays, Nov 10 thru Dec 15 Nutrition Class for Parents and Caregivers – R 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Certificate of completion for attending all six classes Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400

Through Sunday, Dec 8 110 in the Shade $ 8 p.m. (Saturday, Nov 30 & Sun- day matinees: 2 p.m.) A musical tale: looking for love and rain Douglas Morrisson Theatre 22311 N. Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org

Through Saturday, Dec 21 Sorry! Wrong Chimney! $ 8 p.m. (Sunday matinees: 1 p.m.) Mistaken identities and zany foul-ups Broadway West Theatre Com- pany 4000-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org

Monday, Nov 26 - Sunday, Dec 24 Santa Claus is Coming to Town $ 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Meet Santa & share your wish list Prices vary for photos Great Mall 447 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas (408) 956-2033 www.greatmallbayarea.com

Wednesday, Nov 27 - Thurs- day, Dec 5 Outdoor Lighting of Rooftop Menorah 6 p.m. Holiday celebration Temple Beth Sholom 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro (510) 357-8505 www.tbssanleandro.org Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

Friday, Dec 6 - Saturday, Dec Friday, Dec 6 Friday, Dec 6 21 Toddler Ramble: Winter Pot- The Great Debate: K - 12 Edu- Much Ado About Nothing $ pourri cation Reform Farmers’ Markets 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Shakespeare’s comedic play about young Hands-on activities for ages 1 -3 Discuss reform for Hayward schools 0FREMONT: MILPITAS: love Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Hayward Main Library Washington High School Center 835 C St., Hayward Centerville Milpitas Farmers’ Market at 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 881-7980 (510) 791-3414 Saturdays ICC (510) 670-7270 www.whstheater.com 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sundays Saturday, Dec 7 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, Dec 6 FUSD’s “Got Talent” Show Year-round Fridays, Dec 6 thru Dec 27 Bonde Way at Fremont Blvd., Year-round Family Christmas Party $ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fremont India Community Center Laserium: Laser Holidays $ 7 p.m. District wide talent show (510) 909-2067 525 Los Coches St. 6:30 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. Food, drinks, dancing, music Mission San Jose High School www.fremontfarmersmarket.com 800-949-FARM Laser light show & holiday music India Community Center 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont www.pcfma.com Chabot Space & Science Center 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas (510) 657-3600 Kaiser Permanente Fremont 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland (408) 934-1130 http://www.fuss4schools.org/even Farmers’ Market NEWARK: (510) 336-7300 www.indiacc.org/family_christ- t/fusds-got-talent-2013/ Thursdays www.chabotspace.org mas_event 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Newark Farmers’ Market Saturday, Dec 7 Saturday, Dec 7 - Sunday, Dec Friday, Dec 6 and Saturday, Year-round Sundays Sideline: Live Bluegrass Music 15 Dec 7 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $ Fremont Year-round Merchants Christmas Tea On, Dancer! A Celebration of 7 p.m. 800-949-FARM NewPark Mall 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Christmas $ Fundraiser for Hayward High School www.pcfma.com 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark Enjoy refreshments while shopping 7 p.m. preservation 1-800-897-FARM Niles District Teves Theatre, Moreau Catholic High Cal State East Bay University Irvington Farmers’ Market www.agriculturalinstitute.org Niles Blvd., Fremont School 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hay- Sundays (510) 742-9868 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward ward www.niles.org (510) 881-4300 (510) 885-3118 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bayfair Mall www.moreaucatholic.org www.facebook.com/sideline2 Year-round Saturdays Bay Street and Trimboli Way, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, Dec 6 - Sunday, Dec 8 Saturday, Dec 7 Fremont Year-round 800-949-FARM Fairmont and East 14th St., San Melissa Modifer in Concert $ Children’s Holiday Breakfast $ www.pcfma.com Fri: 8 p.m. 8 a.m. Leandro Wednesday, Dec 4 (925) 465-4690 Sat & Sun: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Food & entertainment featuring Ronald HAYWARD: www.cafarmersmkts.com FUSD Student Enrollment Musical theatre, pop & original pieces McDonald & Santa Meeting California Conservatory Theater Washington Hospital Hayward Farmers’ Market UNION CITY: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 999 E. 14th Street, San Leandro 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont Information for parents of new students Saturdays (510) 909-9516 (510) 791-3428 Irvington High School www.curtaincallperformingarts.org www.whhs.com/foundation 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Union 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont Year-round City Farmers’ Market (510) 657-2350 Friday, Dec 6 Saturday, Dec 7 Hayward City Plaza Tuesdays 777 B. St., Hayward 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hawaiian Holiday Concert $ Make Tactile Toys Thursday, Dec 5 1-800-897-FARM Year-round 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. www.agriculturalinstitute.org Kaiser Permanente Medical Beauty Happens $ Featuring various artists Help make toys for blind students Offices 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mission San Jose Museum Ages 10+ Kaiser Permanente Hayward 3553 Whipple Rd., Union City Food, drinks & live music 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont Fremont Main Library Farmers’ Market 800-949-FARM The Vine (510) 657-1797 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Wednesdays www.pcfma.com 37533 Niles Blvd., Fremont www.landezapresents.com (510) 745-1400 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (510) 792-0112 Saturday, Dec 7 Year-round Union City Farmers’ Market Friday, Dec 6 27400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Saturdays Thursday, Dec 5 Senator Ellen Corbett’s Open SantaCon 800-949-FARM 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Job Search Strategies House – R 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. www.pcfma.com Year-round 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mass gathering of Santa Clauses Old Alvarado Park Learn about the hidden job market Discuss Covered California Meet at World Famous Turf Club South Hayward Glad Tidings Smith and Watkins Streets, Newark Branch Library Fremont Family Resource Center 22519 Main St, Hayward Saturdays Union City 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark 39155 Liberty St., Fremont (510) 293-7200 800-949-FARM 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (510) 795-2627 (510) 577-2310 www.SantaCon.info/Hayward-CA www.pcfma.com Year-round W. Tennyson Rd. between Tyrell Thursday, Dec 5 Ave. and Tampa Ave., Hayward Christmas Tea $R (510) 783-9377 12 noon www.cafarmersmarkets.com Refreshments & holiday program Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 793-9352

Friday, Dec 6 The World is Full of Color 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. A sampling of all of the visual arts classes Invaldi Student Center, Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org

Friday, Dec 6 - Sunday, Dec 8 Christmas at the Shinn House $ Fri: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sat & Sun: 12 noon - 4 p.m. Enjoy a docent led tour of the house Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 795-0891

Friday, Dec 6 Holiday for the Arts Opening Gala $ 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. NEED DENTAL INSURANCE - THINK Enjoy food, wine & handcrafted art pieces MELLO Olive Hyde Art Gallery 510-790-1118 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 793-5067 www.insurancemsm.com #OB84518 Friday, Dec 6 Science Lecture for Children 4:30 p.m. A positive path for spiritual living For Elementary school age kids Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Unity of Fremont (510) 745-1400 Sunday 12:30 pm Friday, Dec 6 American Red Cross Blood Drive – R 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment 1351 Driscoll Rd, Fremont Use sponsor code: KAISER84FRE (at Christian Science Church) Kaiser 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., www.unityoffremont.org Fremont 510-797-5234 (800) 733-2767 December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23

Wednesday, Nov 27 – Sunday, Jan 5 BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Holiday Boutique 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alameda County Monday, December 9 Renew books by phone 9:30–10:05 Daycare Center Visit - Handmade arts and crafts (510) 790-8096 UNION CITY Fremont Art Association For more information 10:25–10:55 Daycare Center Visit - City 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont about the Bookmobile call UNION CITY (510) 792-0905 (510) 745-1477 or visit 1:45–2:45 Delaine Eastin School, www.FremontArtAssociation.org www.aclibrary.org. 34901 Eastin Dr., UNION CITY Times & Stops subject to change 4:15–4:45 Contempo Homes, Saturday, Dec 7 Saturday, Dec 7 Saturday, Dec 7 4190 Gemini Dr., UNION CITY Holiday Boutique Christmas Crafts Boutique Christmas Craft Fair Tuesday, December 3 5:15–6:45 Forest Park School, Deep 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9:45–10:15 Daycare Center Visit - Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, UNION CITY FREMONT Proceeds benefit Grad Night/Senior Ac- Arts & crafts, bake sale, raffle & Santa All items are handcrafted 10:45–11:15 Daycare Center Visit - tivities Bridges of Faith Newark Pavilion American High School FREMONT Tuesday, December 10 27343 Whitman St., Hayward 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark 2:15 – 3:00 Daycare Center Visit - 9:15–11:00 Daycare Center Visit - 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 886-7551 (510) 793-4062 (510) 794-1543 NEWARK FREMONT www.newarkpavilion.com 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, 2:00–2:30 Daycare Center Visit - 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., FREMONT Friday, December 6 FREMONT 2:30 – 3:25 Cabrillo School, 5:50 – 6:40 Booster Park, Gable Dr. & 36700 San Pedro Dr., FREMONT Tree Lighting McDuff Ave., FREMONT 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts., 5:30 p.m. 4275 Bay St, FREMONT Tree lighting & downtown activities Wednesday, December 4 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and San Leandro City Hall 12:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, 4620 Ohlones St., FREMONT 835 East 14th St., San Leandro Mattos Drive, FREMONT (510) 577-3351 3:50 – 4:20 California School for the Wednesday, December 11 Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., FREMONT 1:00 – 1:45 Hillside School, Saturday, December 7 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & 15980 Marcella St., SAN LEANDRO Tree Lighting Ceremony Camellia Ct., FREMONT 2:00 – 2:45 Eden House Apts., 1601 - 165th Ave., SAN LEANDRO 6 p.m. Thursday, December 5 3:15– 3:45 Baywood Ct., Tree lighting, food & entertainment 10:00–10:30 Daycare Center Visit - 21966 Dolores St., CASTRO VALLEY Centerville Train Depot SAN LORENZO 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & 37260 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 10:45–11:45 Daycare Center Visit - Camellia Ct., FREMONT (510) 797-3700 contact Carol CASTRO VALLEY 1:20 – 1:50 Daycare Center Visit - Milpitas Bookmobile stops Monday, December 3 Saturday, December 7 HAYWARD (unincorporated) Renew books by phone Tree of Angels Thursday, December 5 Tree Lighting Event 2:15 – 3:15 Cherryland School, (800) 471-0991 6 p.m. Light Up the Season 5 p.m. 585 Willow Ave., HAYWARD For more information Tree lighting ceremony (unincorporated) (408) 293-2326 x3060 5 p.m. Tree lighting Commemorative ornaments available for purchase Tree lighting, ice skating & entertain- Old School Mission Plaza Wednesday, December 11 ment McDonald’s 43480 Mission Blvd., Fremont 1:45-3:00 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 42800 Mission Blvd., Fremont Hayward City Hall http://msjchamber.org/ 3:15-3:45 120 Dixon Landing Rd., (510) 791-3428 777 B Street, Hayward Milpitas www.whhs.com/foundation www.hayward.org Thursday, December 12 Tree Lighting Ceremony & High Wednesday, December 4 Thursday, December 5 School Choral Competition FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at Tree of Angels Holiday Tree Lighting 5 p.m. the Alameda County Library 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Tree lighting, entertainment, refresh- ments & raffle Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 Tree lighting ceremony Historic 115 year old tree lighting Washington Hospital Benefit for hospice care Masonic Home 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont Nakamura Clinic 34400 Mission Blvd., Union City (510) 791-3428 Sunday, Dec 8 Monday, Dec 9 33077 Alvarado-Niles Rd., www.masonichome.org www.whhs.com/foundation “34 Million Friends of the American Red Cross Blood Union City Women of the World” Drive (510) 791-3428 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.whhs.com/foundation Jane Roberts book talk Schedule an appointment Fremont Main Library Use user code: PARKCENTRAL 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Park Central Care & Rehabilita- (510) 745-1400 tion Center Saturday, Dec 7-Sunday, Dec 8 Saturday, Dec 7 Saturday, Dec 7 2100 Parkside Dr., Fremont Christmas at Ardenwood $ Healthy Parks Healthy People Hawaiian Holiday Celebration Sunday, Dec 8 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Walk $ History and status of BART $ Monday, Dec 9 Visit the Patterson house & see Father 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. FUSD Student Enrollment Christmas Guided walk on a gentle trail Music & hula performances Thomas Blalock, BART Board of Direc- Meeting Ardenwood Historic Farm Ages 12+ San Leandro Public Library tors 6:30 p.m. - 7:3 p.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Coyote Hills Regional Park 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Temple Beth Torah, Social Hall Information for parents of new elemen- Fremont 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., (510) 577-3986 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fre- tary students (510) 544-2797 Fremont www.sanleandro.org/depts/li- mont Kennedy High School (510) 544-3220 brary/ RSVP: [email protected] 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont Saturday, Dec 7-Sunday, Dec 8 (510) 657-2350 Holiday for the Arts Saturday, Dec 7 Saturday, Dec 7 -Sunday, Dec 8 Sunday, Dec 8 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Movie Night $ The Nutcracker $ Family Discovery Hike Tuesday, Dec 10 Art show & sale 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Weekday Bird Walk Olive Hyde Art Gallery “Flirting with Fate,” “Felix Flirts with Classic tale delivered by Ballet Petit Explore plants, birds & invertebrates 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont Fate,” & “Somebody’s Fault” Chabot College Hayward Shoreline Interpretive All levels of experience welcome (510) 791-4357 Niles Essanay Theater 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Center Ages 12+ 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 723-6600 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward Alameda Creek Regional Trail Saturday, Dec 7 (510) 494-1411 (510) 670-7270 Niles Staging Area Tribute to Boy Paleontologist $ Saturday, Dec 7-Sunday, Dec 8 Old Canyon Rd. in Niles Dis- 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec 7 Holiday in the Vineyards $ Sunday, Dec 8 trict, Fremont Museum tour, food & silent auction Carols of Christmastide 12 noon - 4:30 p.m. Laurel & Hardy Talkie Matinee (510) 544-3220 Math Science Nucleus 7:30 p.m. Wine, food & holiday music $ Tuesday, Dec 10 4074 Eggers Dr., Fremont Christmas concert featuring 8 choirs Elliston Vineyards 4 p.m. (510) 790-6284 St. Joseph Hall 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol “Babes in Toyland” Winter Concert $ www.msnucleus.org 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont (925) 862-2377 Niles Essanay Theater 7 p.m. (510) 656-2364 www.elliston.com 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont Teves Theatre, Moreau Catholic High Saturday, Dec 7 (510) 494-1411 School Ohlone Bands Christmas Ex- Saturday, Dec 7 Saturday, Dec 7 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward travaganza $ Wine & Canvas $ Light Up the Season Sunday, Dec 8 (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Newark Symphonic Winds Hol- Holiday music for the family Enjoy a painting class with cocktails Tree lighting, rides, music & games iday Concert Wednesday, Dec 11 Smith Center Chabot Space & Science Center Dale Hardware 2 p.m. 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont Bring a new un-wrapped gift for “Toys Winter Jazz Big Band Concert (510) 659-6031 (510) 336-7300 (510) 797-3700 for Tots” $ www.smithcenter.com www.chabotspace.org www.dale-hardware.com Walters Jr High School 7:30 p.m. 39600 Logan Dr., Fremont Buffington Theater, Chabot Saturday, Dec -Sunday, Dec 8 Saturday, Dec 7 Sunday, Dec 8 (510) 656-7211 College 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Fremont The Nutcracker Ballet $ Two Fruity Loops Stroll – R Toys for Tots Concert (510) 881-4300 Monday, Dec 9 Sat: 7 p.m. & Sun: 2 p.m. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 2 p.m. www.moreaucatholic.org Holiday dance performance Easy 1.5 mile trail walk Performance by Newark Symphonic Networking for Non-Profit Suc- (Coat and tie suggested) San Leandro Performing Arts Sunol Regional Wilderness Winds cess – R Center 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol Thornton Jr. High 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec 14 Learn to build business relationships 2250 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro (510) 544-3249 4357 Thornton Ave., Fremont A Home for the Holidays (510) 618-4625 (510) 659-2542 Fremont Chamber of Commerce 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.sanleandropac.com Saturday, Dec 7 www.newarksymphonic.org 39488 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 789-1950 Adopt kittens, cats, dogs, puppies, bun- Sneak Peek at “Danny’s Hawai- nies Saturday, Dec 7 Sunday, Dec 8 [email protected] ian Journey” Hayward Animal Shelter Nature Detectives: Predators of 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. New Dimension Chorus Holi- 16 Barnes Court, Hayward the Marsh Patrick Landeza shares his children’s day Show $ Monday, Dec 9 [Near DMV - Jackson and Soto 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. book 2 p.m. Hayward Eagles Auxiliary Road] Meet snakes & a falcon up close San Leandro Public Library Enjoy holiday music Luncheon $ (510) 293-7200, ext. 7 Ages 3 -5 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Marina Community Center 12 noon www.haywardanimals.org Hayward Shoreline Interpretive (510) 577-3986 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro Lunch, bingo, raffle Center (510) 577-6080 Eagles Hall 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward www.ndchorus.com 21406 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 670-7270 (510) 785-8174 Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

SUBMITTED BY HELEN KENNEDY Forty people from throughout the East Bay at- tended the impromptu “SantaCon Hayward 2012” and raised $250 for the Hayward Animal ollowing the success of Hayward’s first Shelter. Twice as many attendees are expected this “SantaCon” in 2012, the event is back by year, on December 7. Official “Santa Stops” in- Fpopular demand as a fundraiser for the clude the World Famous Turf Club, Doc’s Wine Hayward Animal Shelter and to support and pro- Shop, The Bistro, and B Street Bar & Grill. These mote Downtown Hayward businesses. “Santa- establishments’ donations and the generous sup- Con Hayward 2013” is scheduled for Saturday, port of F.U.N. Sunset Rotary Club, Alta Vista December 7. Veterinary Clinic, and On Time Signs already ex- Newark Chamber Holiday Luncheon Started in Copenhagen in 1974, “SantaCon” ceed what was raised in 2012; so far, $1,000 has is now a worldwide phenomenon with annual, been received. Kennedy Elementary School Choir! public, mass gatherings of people dressed as Santa Attendees can enter the Best Santa/Ms. Santa Special Guests will be Santa, Mrs. Santa, Claus. Akin to a flash mob, the focus is on fun, Suit Contest for prizes. For more details, visit and Santa’s helpers! festive cheer, and goodwill. More than 300 loca- www.SantaCon.info/Hayward-CA, find us on Donations are welcomed for our Holiday Raffle! tions in 41 countries will host a “SantaCon” Facebook at “SantaConHayward” or call (510) event in 2013. 886-2662. Please bring an unwrapped child’s gift for LOV! Hayward’s is the only “SantaCon” in Alameda The Hayward Animal Shelter is at 16 Barnes Thursday, December 5th! County. In 2012, a small group of friends, in- Court, Hayward, and open Tuesday through Sat- spired by “SantaCon” events elsewhere, decided urday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. For holiday Newark Hilton to don Santa costumes and meet for a holiday hours, call (510) 293-7200. Donations are appre- 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark celebration. Word spread and friends of friends ciated and adoptions take place throughout the 11:15am Social Time asked if they could join them. year. www.HaywardAnimals.org. 12 – 1:30pm Lunch & Program Not only is SantaCon good fun, it has raised significant funds for worthy causes. “SantaCon SantaCon Hayward New York 2011” raised $10,000 for Toys for Tots Saturday, Dec 7 and donated more than 6,000 pounds of food to 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Manhattan and Brooklyn food banks. In 2012, Begin at World Famous Turf Club 60 venues that participated in “NYC SantaCon” 22519 Main St, Hayward donated $45,000 to the Marine Toys for Tots (510) 886-2662 Foundation and City Harvest received approxi- www.SantaCon.info/Hayward-CA mately 6,850 pounds of canned food. December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25

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Obituary Marjorie Lou Smith No more August 31, 1929 – November 9, 2013 photos for Marjorie Lou Smith was Marjorie being sharp, es- born August 31, 1929 in pecially with financial mat- Newton, Iowa, as one of ters, acquired the sensibilities Youth three daughters to Joseph from The Great Depression and Pauline Robson. era. As a result, Marjorie was But grew-up in Water- quite frugal but borne out Clipper Cards loo, Iowa. Marjorie played her frugalities a spirit of gen- SUBMITTED BY CLARENCE JOHNSON percussion in the high erosity, family devotion and school marching band. Her self-sacrifice. Citing it as an unnecessary obstacle, the AC Transit Board future husband Lawrence As her third daughter, of Directors has eliminated the requirement for a photo ID Donald Smith played foot- Mom especially worried about on the AC Transit Youth Clipper card. It means it is now eas- ball at opposing Waterloo my financial situation after I ier for youths between the ages of five and 18 to get a Clipper high school. had moved from home, even Card— and the discounts it offers— without having to come Marjorie and Lawrence though I landed a high paying to AC Transit headquarters to apply for one. would meet at a church ac- job, and owned my own place. Instead, AC Transit youth riders may now apply for a tivity and then would marry She frequently asked how I Youth Clipper card by mail, email or fax, and then receive a on December 1, 1951, re- was doing financially. registered Youth Clipper card in the mail. If they wish to ob- main wedded 59 years until One day she telephoned me tain a Youth card the same day, they can still come to the Lawrence’s death in Novem- and asked what I was doing. Customer Service Center at 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland, ber 27, 2010. “Balancing my check Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm. After Lawrence returned book.” I replied. “The photo mandate was preventing some youths from from the Army, he would “How much are you off?” along with their Mother were doll applying for Clipper Cards because it was just too difficult move his wife and their daughter She asked. collectors. The family get to- for them to get to our downtown office to sign up.’’ said AC Jan Marie to Whittier, California. “Two-cents!” I said to her. gether would involve making doll Transit General Manager David Armijo. “So they were miss- Marjorie and Lawrence would then The distraught voice at the bodies and doll clothing. ing out on the advantages of having the card, including fare have two more daughters: Melanie other end of the telephone said, After Marjorie retired, she discounts that are only available with the card. We want the Sue and then Cheryl Ann. “two cents, let it go, and get on would enjoy traveling to such card to be accessible to everybody and now there is a much In 1962, Lawrence would with your life!” places as Europe, Texas, Canada, better chance of that without the photo requirement.” again move his family to Fre- I telephoned her later to an- Missouri and Minnesota. Her The Youth Clipper card allows the purchase of discounted mont, California and plant their nounce the finding of my two other hobbies include photogra- passes, such as the AC Transit Youth Local 31-Day Pass, to family roots. cents. phy, bead collecting, collecting ride an unlimited number of times at a discounted price. The It was then Marjorie would “I learned it from you, Mom!” homey items and treasures one AC Transit Youth Local 31-Day Pass is currently $20. Cus- work during the day at a pickle I said in a proud voice. could find at garage sales, flea tomers can also load cash onto the cards and applicable dis- packing plant and attend college Mom was very detail oriented markets, and doll shows. She counts will be automatically calculated when the card is used. at night obtaining her Bachelor’s and particular to accuracy. enjoyed playing the guitar, Discounted passes may be purchased online, at participating degree in Accounting from Uni- I believe she was quite proud I sewing, and working crossword retailers - including most Walgreens stores - and by phone. versity of Phoenix. became that much of a penny puzzles, but she really loved lis- Qualified riders with Youth Clipper cards can take advan- Later, while working at a sub- pincher. tening to popular music. She was tage of youth discounts on other Bay Area agencies that ac- sidiary of Xerox, Marjorie earned Marjorie died of natural a huge Elvis Presley and George cept Clipper, including BART, Muni, Caltrain, Golden Gate her MBA in Personal Finance at causes November 9, 2013 sur- Strait fan. Transit and Ferry, San Francisco Bay Ferry, SamTrans and Golden Gate University. It was rounded by loved ones. After Marjorie became a VTA. (Different age requirements may apply.) only then, while working at Xerox, grandparent to Ryan and For complete details about the Clipper Card, please visit she would be promoted to the head Amanda Cedeno, she would www.clippercard.com, www.actransit.org, or call Clipper of General Ledger division. Her memorial was held Novem- enjoy going places with them Customer Service at 877-878-8883, or visit AC Transit’s Cus- Marjorie, her two sister’s ber 16, 2013, at Little Brown such as Hawaii, Yosemite, Knotts tomer Service Centers, 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland. 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Tri-City Stargazer DECEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 10, 2013 BY VIVIAN CAROL

For All Signs: Mars, the red planet, was known seven weeks in a sign before moving onward. This negotiations which follow threats of one type or in ancient times as the god of war. Within our- week the planet moves into Libra and will remain another among countries. For the individual, selves this planet represents our need for psycho- in that sign almost until the end of July, thanks to Mars in Libra represents taking action to create logical and physical boundaries. We draw on our retrograde motion that occurs roughly every two harmony within ourselves and our relationships. Mars energy when we feel angry and want to years. During these months, Mars will repeatedly Healthy negotiation is key. "protect" our territory. We also access Mars energy trigger the tough Uranus/Pluto square which is in for physically heavy work. Normally Mars spends Aries/Capricorn. The emphasis will be on verbal

Aries the Ram (March 21- open than normal for this holi- rior, enters your sign this week Capricorn the Goat (Decem- fore they evaporate. Whatever April 20): This is a good week to day season. You may volunteer and will be traveling with you for ber 22-January 19): Think care- you do that is related to commu- bring projects to closure so you for more than you should in your eight months! This energy is es- fully about what is truly nications or education is favored. can clear the decks for the next exuberance. If so, a time of rest pecially helpful when we need to important to you now, at this Your wit is sharp and quick. Take several months of your life. The will help you clear your mind. define our boundaries. Periodi- time in your life. Don't allow old a chance with your romantic in- new phase is about putting en- Toward the end of this week give cally we need to examine who we habits or rules from the past to terest. ergy into your relationships, part- attention to sugars you consume. are and also who we are not. make your decision for you. If ner(s), and clientele. You may It may be too much. Often something is eliminated. you do let that happen, you will Pisces the Fish (February need to focus on new marketing In general, it will increase your truly resent the outcome. Rise 19-March 20): Your feelings are strategies. Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug courage and physical strength. above your circumstances to a easily injured right now. On the 22): The Lion is one who loves level that can see beyond your other hand, you may be the of- Taurus the Bull (April 21- the energy of celebration and Scorpio the Scorpion (Octo- ego and the situation becomes fender, hurting someone else. Try May 20): The Sun smiles upon tends to overwork near the holi- ber 23-November 21): This is a more workable. to stay on the planet and think your ruling planet, Venus, this days. This week you are likely to week in which you will tend to carefully before you speak. If you week. You will be attracted to be attracted to buying and wrap- be thinking obsessively. It is an Aquarius the Water Bearer feel "hurt", don't leap to a con- things of beauty and romance ping gifts for those you care opportunity to learn how to bet- (January 20-February 18): clusion before you ask what the may be in the air. Small gifts may about. Give attention to your ter control your mind. Shift your Early in the week you will have meaning is of a behavior or a come your way or you give pres- need for rest and don’t overwork attention to something less dra- particularly bright and creative comment. ents to others. Remain open to your body. matic, such as whatever is hap- ideas. Keep a notepad nearby so alternative forms of healing. pening this moment, rather than you can catch them on paper be- Virgo the Virgin (August 23- worrying over what might hap- Gemini the Twins (May 21- September 22): Your ruling pen in the future. June 20): Your planetary ruler, planet, Mercury, flows into the Mercury, rolls into the 7th house house of home, hearth, and fam- Sagittarius the Archer (No- of relationships. For the next few ily on the 4th. You will likely vember 22-December 21): Your Are you interested in a personal weeks your mind will be focused shift your attention to one or attitude is upbeat and you are horoscope? on the needs of others in your life. more family matters. Beware of more talkative than usual. You Vivian Carol may be reached at This week pay special attention to misinformation or misunder- know that you can be opinion- (704) 366-3777 where you place small items, such standings related to partner(s). ated. Give attention to this now. for private psychotherapy as keys or wallets. You are prone to Double check what you believe Remember that “just because you mislay almost anything. you heard. think a thing doesn’t make it or astrology appointments truth.” (fee required). Cancer the Crab (June 21- Libra the Scales (September July 21): Your heart is even more 23-October 22): Mars, the war- www.horoscopesbyvivian.com December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 27

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak

Welcome Back PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak

EDUCATION inflation express to get a piece of the pie amounts to $1,200. For Julie, the in- Miriam G. Mazliach but little thought is given to those of our crease is $2,400. Which worker is in FEATURES labor force that really need the first more need of an actual cash increase? Julie Grabowski bloom of economic recovery. The result of this increase actually TRAVEL & DINING widens the gap between these workers; Instead of recognizing the unequal na- Sharon Marshak now Jane earns $31,200 and Julie earns ture of the results and moving toward $62,400. The difference has increased to PHOTOGRAPHERS improving the condition of the lower WILLIAM MARSHAK $31,200. Multiply this dynamic over the Mike Heightchew class and what is left of the middle class, next four years of the contract and with Don Jedlovec across the board increases, including the essons of the past are apparently each year, the gap widens again. Instead upper echelon, are demanded. Taxes, to OFFICE MANAGER hard to recall since it doesn’t seem of recognizing this discrepancy, bargain- ostensibly create jobs, are adding to the Karin Diamond to take a lengthy period of sepa- ing groups simply ask for more across the L inflationary mix. But who will get these ration from lean economic times to re- board with the philosophy that a rising ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT jobs? Those with fewer skills or entry peat the same boom/bust cycle. I used to tide floats all boats whether a rowboat or Margaret Fuentes level positions that offer little pay are believe this was a generational phenome- luxury yacht. asked to rally for the benefit of others non that relied on those with little or no BOOKKEEPING who now receive comfortable incomes Have we learned a lesson in econom- first-hand experience to commit similar Vandana Dua foibles as their grandparents or even their and will ride percentage increases on ics and living within our means or sim- parents, but recent events argue against their backs. ply begun a new inflationary cycle? this assessment. DELIVERY MANAGER Sales tax increases previously proposed In the 1970s, a hit television show, Carlis Roberts As the economy slowly improves, pent in Alameda County with no limits have Welcome Back Kotter, featured a “loser” up demand for higher wages and loosen- been modified to a mere 30 years and high school graduate returning to his REPORTERS ing of economic restrictions is creating a have swept aside statutory limits, cour- alma mater as a teacher of eclectic misfits backlash toward employers, including tesy of State legislators who previously called “Sweathogs.” Gabe Kotter had Frank Addiego the public sector, that threatens the re- raided City and County coffers to feather faith in the group, using non-traditional Jessica Noël Flohr turn of unfettered inflation. It was only a their own nest. Who pays for this? In the tactics to rectify past mistakes during his Sara Giusti bit over a decade ago that unrealistic ex- midst of all this, cities are looking for youth. The theme song may be appropri- Janet Grant pectations and nonsensical economics re- more income – read this as taxes - to ap- ate for all of us today: Philip Holmes sulted in severe consequences that pease wage demands. This week, the Fre- M.J. Laird favored the wealthy, flattened the middle mont City Council is about to approve Gustavo Lomas class and depressed those in the bottom an “Extraordinary Adjustment to Trans- Welcome back. Isabella Ohlmeyer fer Station Service Fees.” Instead of re- strata. The result was a “bubble burst” in Your dreams were your ticket out. Medha Raman high tech, followed by national – and in- verse graduation of pay increases and Mauricio Segura ternational - economic collapse. Prom- benefits to create greater benefits for Welcome back, Steve Taylor those at the bottom of the pay scale, in- ised public retirement benefits based on To that same old place that you laughed creases will actually widen the gap be- ever increasing interest rates were espe- about, INTERN cially devastating to government coffers. tween low income and moderate or high Nicole Ellis income personnel. Well the names have all changed since you Britney Sanchez Prior to the “bust,” a “new economy” hung around. was touted. It did not rely on balance As a result, a larger division between sheets or profit and loss statements; the rich and poor of the “working class,” But those dreams have remained and rather, inflationary possibilities without dismantles transitional opportunities they’ve turned around. WEB MASTER through a middle class, now nearing ex- RAMAN CONSULTING realistic foundations. As interest rates in- Venkat Raman creased exponentially, the thought of rea- tinction. In the Bay Area, those earning $50,000 per year are considered to be at LEGAL COUNSEL sonable assessments and expectations Stephen F. Von Till, Esq. were not considered in fear of recogniz- the low end of a living wage and the gap ing a basic economic truth – in the capi- between them and their less fortunate talistic system, investment expects a coworkers is widening. With percentage return. Now we use words such as “sus- and benefit increases, this gap is actually tainability” to construct new paradigms, widening. but some of the same forces that brought For example, let’s consider Jane and Julie: us to our knees have returned. Wall Jane earns $30,000 and Julie $60,000 ADJUDICATION: Street plunges full speed ahead and the William Marshak rich get richer. Even with the backdrop each year, a difference of $30,000 per What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice is a “newspaper of general circula- of a recent depression, there seems little year. Through collective bargaining, they PUBLISHER tion” as set forth in sections 6000, to moderate the rush toward skewed each receive a guaranteed 4% increase for the next twelve months. For Jane, this et. seq., of the Government Code, spending. Everyone has climbed on the for the County of Alameda, and the State of California.

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Newark Elite Pumas win State Cup

SUBMITTED BY SILVIA OCHOA PHOTO COURTESY OF SILVIA OCHOA

The Newark Elite Pumas were crowned U9 Diamond 3 Division Champions November 17, 2013 at Norcal State Cup Tournament in Manteca after playing a total of nine qualifying games. During playoff games, the Pumas dominated the quarter-final game with a 5-1 win against UC Premier, a semi-final, victory against a talented America 2004 Santos Laguna team, 2-1 and winning the Champi- onship 6-2 against opponent Napa Sport SC. Talent wins games, but good coaching, teamwork and team spirit win championships.

Fremont Flash wins Tournament of Champions

SUBMITTED BY PAUL KESWICK Needing a win to secure their place in the cham- pionship game, Flash was sluggish in the next game. The FC Fremont Flash girls U14 soccer team They just managed to get by a hard working Earth- won the Tournament of Champions soccer tourna- quake team 1-0 as the defense led by Nikhila Rao, ment on November 23-24 at Central Park in Fre- Marissa Freitas, Sindhura Modali, and Eva Hernan- mont. Because the Flash won their city’s division, dez helped goalie Amelia post another shutout. they were entered into the Tournament of Champi- Earning their place in the championship match, they got another shot at the Hurricanes. SUBMITTED BY MAKE A Mission Valley Elementary, ons bracket which featured other city champions. First up for the Flash was the Pleasanton Lady Five minutes into the championship game, FUSS FOR SCHOOLS Oliveira Elementary, Vallejo Mill Elementary, Warm Springs Ele- Hawks. Pleasanton started out quickly and con- Kristina Ricci lofted a high shot 30 yards out on the trolled possession for the majority of the first half. right side that just got under the cross bar for a 1-0 Watch a talent show and cheer mentary, Warwick Elementary, Fremont’s defense help strong though until a beauti- lead for the Flash. The Hurricanes responded with a for your school. About 25 FUSD Hopkins Junior High, Horner ful crossing pass from Jocelyn Figueroa to Tiffany clutch goal late in the half to knot it up at 1-1. As schools and 300 students and Junior High, Thornton Junior Wong found the back of the net. Goalie’s Amelia expected, it was a close contest, with great runs, su- staff will be performing on the High, Walters Junior High, Woborny and Alyson Himenes made that stand up perior defense and goal tending. Nursing a bad same stage in hopes of walking American High, Irvington High, for a 1-0 victory. In the afternoon, Flash faced the knee, Letty Figueroa controlled possession for the away with $800 and a beautiful Mission San Jose High, and Danville Hurricanes, a heavy favorite to win the Flash until a crossing pass hit a streaking Natalie Perpetual Trophy to display at the Washington High. tournament. The Hurricanes showed why they were Monroy who deftly hit the ball with her left foot winning school. Student product will be avail- the favorites by jumping out to a 3-0 lead just 6 and found the back of the net. Each act will be judged by a able for purchase with all net pro- minutes into the match. The Hurricanes mounted a furious onslaught, panel of three very distinguished ceeds going to support FUSD Coach Jose Hernandez and son Jose made their but star defender Bella Hintzman refused to even and respectable musicians, in- schools, programs, and students. adjustments and the Flash began to get going. give them a shot; she repeatedly turned back any cluding Gregory Van Sudmeier, Alyssa Monroy scored first off passes from Renae and all attacks with the help of her teammates. the music director for the Fre- Fremont Talent Show Maskey and Maddog Keswick. The Flash, down 3-1 Megan van Sprakelaar took a sideline pass all the mont Symphony, and Judy Lam, Saturday, Dec. 7 at half, began to see that they had a chance to over- way down into the corner and controlled the ball director and conductor of Virtu- 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. come the deficit. Midway through the second half, while running the last 60 seconds off the clock. The oso International Flute Ensemble. Mission San Jose High School Flash scored to cut the lead to 3-2 and continued to whistle blew and Fremont was the champion in a Schools participating in the Auditorium, Room C120 mount pressure. A long 35-yard penalty shot by match for the ages. talent show include, Ardenwood 41717 Palm Ave, Fremont Maskey was stopped only by a brilliant save on the The Flash answered every challenge thrown at Elementary, Azevada Elementary, www.fuss4schools.org/fusds- part of the Danville goalie. Time would run out on them. Victory was as sweet as the root beer they Blacow Elementary, Brier Ele- got-talent-show-ticket-purchase the Flash, but not before both sides knew that the drank from the trophy cup! mentary, Chadbourne Elemen- Flash could play with the favored Hurricanes. tary, Forest Park Elementary, Tickets $5 online, $10 at Gomes Elementary, Green Ele- the door, mentary, Grimmer Elementary, participants and children Leitch Elementary, Mattos Ele- under three are free mentary, Millard Elementary,

James Logan vs Monte Vista

Men’s Soccer

SUBMITTED BY JAMES WILLIAMS

November 26, 2013 James Logan 0, Monte Vista 0

JL Goalie: Andres Marquez, 3 saves MV Goalie: 1st Half: Kevin Velo 2nd Half: Nicholas Pellegrini, 2 Saves

JL Shots: 9 MV Shots: 7

JL Record: 0 - 0 - 1 December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31

BY WILLIAM MARSHAK assistant coach at Washington Kennedy High School coaching PHOTOS BY High School (Fremont). and teaching team. A veritable In the 1980s, a counselor at Renaissance Man, Coach Webb MIKE HEIGHTCHEW the Kennedy High School re- not only excelled in coaxing the quired surgery and to fill his posi- best from football players, his tal- andles burned brightly, tion during his absence, others ent extended to classrooms where their light revealing were shuffled including Coach he taught Geometry, Algebra, somber reflections amidst C Mike from Physical Education to World History, U.S. History, the darkness on the evening of Student Activities Director. This English and Woodshop. Accord- November 26, 2013. Throughout left an opening for a temporary ing to Coach Mike, “He could the Tri-Cities, word had quickly substitute… John Webb. With- teach almost anything; he was a spread that John Webb, beloved out any long term commitment, very well-read person, always coach, teacher and mentor whose saying, “I only plan on being here looking for the next adventure.” influence extended far beyond a year or two,” Coach Webb be- JFK Principal Eddie Velez football fields, died in an unfor- came a big part of a champi- spoke about Webb’s versatility as tunate series of events on I-680 onship season in 1988 and as a teacher and his innovative ap- the previous weekend. Hundreds Coach Mike says, “The two years proach to teaching and support spanned decades from when they turned into nearly 30 years we of students. “He would never give met in 1963; Webb was then an worked together!” He adds, “He up on kids and support them assistant football coach at San was the type of guy you just want through any problems they had Jose State. Previously he spent a to be around all the time.” no matter if it took a while to get little over a week as football Great coaching is applicable to there. I believe that is why the coach at Mission San Jose High all walks of life and Coach Webb kids liked him so much. He was School in Fremont before San was a master at the winning for- someone who let you think on your own.” Always innovative, Webb worked with other teachers to create a program that allowed students to study mathematic dis- ciplines such as algebra and geometry then apply that knowl- edge for practical purposes in woodshop construction projects. The impromptu memorial gath- ering was filled with comments Michaelitos – “Coach Mike” – about how Coach Webb was a attended an impromptu memo- recalled reminiscing with Webb major factor in many lives. Coach rial organized by students and ad- about his days on the gridiron as Mike summed up his feelings and mirers at John F. Kennedy High a defensive back for San Jose those of many others when he said, School in Fremont, his home State, sharing the field with many “The moment I met John, I knew school for over 25 years. well-known sports personalities something very good had to hap- During his life, Coach Webb such as Dick Vermeil and Paul pen at Kennedy; His life was to be not only ignited bright memories Wiggin. Coach Webb would Jose State expanded their coach- mula of, as Coach Mike says, with kids. He was a great guy!” and a passion for learning and life chuckle when he spoke about his ing staff and offered him a posi- “matching kids to their abilities.” A permanent memorial to among students, teachers, fellow small build and 135-140 lbs. that tion. Webb could boast that Both of these iconic coaches Coach Webb is planned for the fu- coaches and many others he didn’t fill out the football jersey while at Mission San Jose High knew that the key component for ture. Right now, Principal Velez says knew, but radiated a caring de- he wore. His number was 22 but School, he was never beaten! success is “compassion for kids” the school is just trying to come to meanor that touched, influenced when the jersey was tucked in, Over the years, Webb briefly and the desire to “get the best out terms with the sudden departure of and supported them. The school the bottom portion wasn’t visible left coaching for a short career in of them, by letting them know a highly respected, loved and inno- mascot, Titans, was appropriate and Webb said he became a dou- the radio business, but was never that they are important to you.” vative person who was a pivotal part for Webb. He was a giant man in ble question mark. far from coaching and kids. Although other coaching ca- of their lives. All of this will take a small package with roots in pro- Coach Mike calls Webb a Webb was even asked – and de- reer paths were open to Webb, he time since, as Velez says, “You don’t fessional sports; his father played “football encyclopedia” who for- clined – at one time to join the would offer a modest response, “I just replace a John Webb.” baseball for the St. Louis Browns. got more than most people would coaching staff of professional am happy with what I am Funeral services are sched- Former JFK High School Foot- ever know about the game. The football with his friend Bill doing,” remaining as an integral uled for December 11, 2013 in ball Coach and close friend, Peter connection between the two Walsh, who he worked for as an and beloved part of the John F. Brentwood.

Basketball tim sleeping. The suspect covered the vic- recovered along with a large quantity of Hayward Police Log tim’s mouth with his hand and held a knife marijuana. Additional charges will be Cal State East Bay Report to her throat. Suspect told victim he would pending on the suspect. SUBMITTED BY not harm her as long as she did not try to Friday, November 22 Women SGT. MARK ORMSBY, HAYWARD PD stop him. Suspect fled prior to HPD arrival During an officer safety search on the at 4:07 p.m. The suspect was a black male 700 block of B St. at 2:07 p.m., a loaded Sunday, November 17 November 25, 2013 adult wearing a dark blue 3/4 length jacket, .45 cal Glock handgun found concealed in- Nevada 79, Hayward Fire Department personnel possible green or grey hood, brown pants), side subject’s vest. A large knife with a 7” Cal State East Bay 62 view a fight in front of Club Me at 12:13 was last seen walking through the pedes- blade also found in a sheath hanging from a.m. When Officers arrive and find numer- SUBMITTED BY trian gate into the adjacent park on Depot. his belt. Subject was taken into custody for ous females arguing and resisting the secu- SCOTT CHISHOLM Suspect is still at large. a concealed firearm. rity staff’s attempts to separate the A vehicle was stolen from the complex Tuesday, November 26 participants. One person is taken to jail for Cal State East Bay women finished (vehicle’s keys were left inside) on the 100 In the early morning hours, HPD re- being drunk in public and resisting officers. its non-conference schedule suffering a block of Winton at 9:25 p.m. A bicycle was ceived two phone calls, one reporting a Officer sees an occupied vehicle with its 79-62 road loss to Division I Nevada left behind by the suspect. Moments later, burglary and another reporting someone passengers smoking marijuana at the dead on Monday. The Pioneers matched the the vehicle was spotted on Hesperian bear- hearing gunshots. The phone calls came end of 12th Ave. at 5 p.m. The 17 year old second half scoring total of the Wolf- ing West by an officer. The vehicle was fol- from the 1900 block of B Street. suspect (Manon Block gang member) hides pack but were unable to overcome a lowed to Stone Place, where the suspect A male subject was visiting at the ad- a loaded .40 cal stolen pistol under the pas- 17-point halftime deficit. Brianna Ter- was taken into custody without incident. dress and got into an argument over senger seat. Gun recovered and suspect ar- rance led East Bay with 15 points. The driver and passenger suspects both money. Two males got into a physical alter- rested. Stephanie Lopez finished with 14 have prior history for auto theft. The driver cation and the male subject left and re- Monday, November 18 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. had a parole warrant and the passenger a turned a short time later. He broke open Homicide occurred at 24000 Amador Danielle Peacon contributed 12 points no bail warrant for auto theft. the living room window and climbed St – Centennial Park: Officers responded on 4-of-7 shooting from the floor. Thursday, November 21 through, armed with an AK-47. The occu- to a report of shots fired at the park at 3;57 Danika Sharp led Nevada (3-2) with Follow up to an Armed Robbery Inves- pants (one male and one female) ran to a p.m. They locate a 17 year old male (V) 19 points and four assists. Nyasha tigation on the 24000 block of Santa Clara: bedroom, at which point the male subject suffering from gunshot wounds. He is Lesure posted a double-double with Victim in this incident located the suspect fired one shot through the living room wall transported to Eden Hospital and is pro- 10 points and 12 rebounds. vehicle in Oakland on MacArthur Blvd on into the bedroom (hitting no one). The nounced shortly thereafter. 11/20/2013 and contacts OPD at 12 p.m. male subject then fired another shot Tuesday, November 19 Men who in turn contacts HPD CIB. The vic- through the bedroom door (again striking Sgt. Ormsby advised that two suspects tim positively ID’s the registered owner of no one) and the male victim climbed out were taken into custody in Modesto for the Nov. 26, 2013 the vehicle as the suspect in the armed rob- the back window and fled. The male sub- Amador St. homicide. The suspects are Cal State East Bay 83, bery. OPD stops the suspect driving the ve- ject entered the bedroom, and asked the fe- now in custody. William Jessup 72 hicle near his residence. Suspect is arrested male victim where she kept her money. Wednesday, November 20 for robbery and a search warrant is exe- Before leaving, the male suspect reportedly Residential CAT Burglary on the 25000 cuted on the suspect’s residence by CIB stole an undisclosed amount of cash from SUBMITTED BY block of Ironwood Ct. Suspect entered the personnel. The weapon used in the rob- the living room. STEVE CONNOLLY home by removing window pain and snuck bery, a loaded MAC-10 assault weapon, is up to second floor where he found the Vic- The Cal State East Bay men’s bas- ketball team was victorious in its home opener on November 26th, de- Real Estate Report Best U.S. Cities for Home Sellers; Bay Area Tops the List feating visiting William Jessup Univer- sity by a score of 83-72. It was the first SUBMITTED BY NICK JOHNSON 1. Fremont, CA game - and win - in Pioneer Gym for 2. San Francisco, CA CSUEB under first-year head coach Ranking of America’s best cities for home sellers was released 3. San Jose, CA Gus Argenal. East Bay is now 2-3 November 18, 2013 by Movoto, an online real estate brokerage. 4. Honolulu, HI heading into conference play. Based on the following desirable factors, Fremont, San Fran- 5. San Diego, CA Gabe Kindred (Oakland, Calif.) cisco and San Jose topped the list: 6. Plano, TX and Nick Grieves (Aptos, Calif.) led 7. Chula Vista, CA the Pioneers with 17 points each. -Total Homes for Sale Per Capita 8. Seattle, WA Jacari Whitfield notched 16 points, -Median Days on Market 9. Chandler, AZ eight assists, and seven rebounds. -Crime Rate 10. Gilbert, AZ WJU’s Corey Clement led all players -School Quality For additional information, visit: with 30 points and 19 rebounds. -Lower Unemployment Rate http://www.movoto.com/blog/top-ten/best-cities-for-home-sellers/ Page 32 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

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de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. ity will allow the personal representative telefónica no basta para protegerlo. 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/13 to take many actions without obtaining Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte CNS-2560684# JOAN MALLOY court approval. Before taking certain very CIVIL puede dar órdenes Economic & Community Development Director que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus 12/3/13 important actions, however, the personal FICTITIOUS BUSINESS representative will be required to give bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tam- NAME STATEMENT CNS-2563657# bién le puede ordenar que pague manutención, notice to interested persons unless they CITACIÓN DE COMPARECENCIA REFERENTE y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar File No. 484914 have waived notice or consented to the The following person(s) is (are) doing business CITY OF UNION CITY AL TEMA DE LIBERACIÓN DE LA CUSTODIA la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING proposed action.) The independent admin- Y EL CONTROL PARENTAL formulario de exención de cuotas. as: Irvington Auto Service, 493 Washington Blvd., istration authority will be granted unless an CASO NÚMERO: A59215 Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public interested person files an objection to the Referente a YULISA MIA TORRES MACIAS Minh Kha Nguyen, 4497 Cherrywood Ave., Hearing will be held by the City of Union City for Fecha de nacimiento 28/06/2009 Menor de edad Puede obtener información para encontrar a un petition and shows good cause why the abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de Fremont, CA 94538 the purpose of considering the following project court should not grant the authority. A: HÉCTOR VEGA This business is conducted by an individual applications: Por la presente queda usted notificado que debe California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web A hearing on the petition will be held in this de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawh The registrant(s) commenced to transact business comparecer ante el Tribunal Superior del Estado under the fictitious business name or names listed Site Development Review (SD-13-002) and court on 1-28-14 at 9:30 am in Dept. 201 de California, Condado de San Diego, en el elpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, colegio de abogados de su condado. above on 11/12/13 Variance (V-13-002) Departamento Uno del TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR I declare that all information in this statement is The applicant, Stantec on behalf of AutoZone, is Berkeley, CA 94704. DE CALIFORNIA, CONDADO DE SAN DIEGO, NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic part- true and correct. (A registrant who declares as seeking Site Development Review (SD-13-002) If you object to the granting of the petition, División Central, Tribunal de Menores, 2851 true information which he or she knows to be and Variance (V-13-002) approval to construct a Meadow Lark, San Diego, Condado de San ners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is you should appear at the hearing and state entered, or the court makes further orders. These false is guilty of a crime.) new 7,928 square foot AutoZone building on a your objections or file written objections Diego, CA 92123 EL DÍA 13 DE DICIEMBRE DEL /s/ Nguyen Minh vacant lot located at 34575 Alvarado-Niles Road 2013, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, para mostrar orders are enforceable anywhere in California by with the court before the hearing. Your any law enforcement officer who has received or This statement was filed with the County Clerk of (APN: 087-0002-154) between Taco Bell and an causa, si la tuviera, de por qué no habría que Alameda County on November 13, 2013 existing shopping center. The Variance request is appearance may be in person or by your declarar la liberación de la custodia y el control seen a copy of them. AVISO: Las órdenes de restricción que figuran NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a to exceed the maximum height limit (35’-2” where attorney. parental de la menor YULISA MIA TORRES Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five 30’ is specified), eliminate the eastern side yard MACIAS (*para el propósito de la colocación para en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, years from the date it was filed with the County setback, and provide two fewer parking spaces of the decedent, you must file your claim adopción) tal y como pide la solicitud. Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), than required by code (18 stalls where 20 are Usted queda notificado que si uno de los padres se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. with the court and mail a copy to the Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o where it expires 40 days after any change in the required). The project scope also includes related o ambos están presentes a la hora y en el lugar facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- site work and the installation of a new trash enclo- personal representative appointed by the arriba indicados, el juez leerá la solicitud y, si se le visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas court within the later of either (1) four acatar en cualquier lugar de California. tion 17913 other than a change in the residence sure. The site is located in the CN, Neighborhood pide, podrá explicar el efecto que surtirá la apro- address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Commercial, Zoning District. months from the date of first issuance of bación de tal solicitud y, si se le pide, el juez expli- NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the Business Name Statement must be filed before letters to a general personal representa- cará cualquier término o afirmación allí contenido the expiration. Notice is also given that this project is considered y la naturaleza del proceso, sus procedimientos y fees and costs that the court waived for yourself tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the or for the other party. If this happens, the party The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- exempt under Section 15303, New Construction California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days posibles consecuencias y podrá dar continuación rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business or Conversion of Small Structures, of the al asunto durante no más de 30 dias para permitir ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an from the date of mailing or personal deliv- opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the Name in violation of the rights of another under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). el nombramiento de abogados o para dar al abo- Federal, State, or common law (See Section ery to you of a notice under section 9052 gado tiempo para prepararse. order to pay waived court fees. AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manu- 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Interested persons are invited to submit writ- of the California Probate Code. Es posible que el tribunal nombre a un abogado 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/13 ten comments prior to, and may testify at, the para representar a la menor pueda o no la menor tención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague Other California statutes and legal author- parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte CNS-2560681# Public Hearing. Details regarding the Public ity may affect your rights as a creditor. asumir el costo de un abogado. Si comparece uno Hearing are listed below. For further information, de los padres y no tiene condiciones de pagar a previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la You may want to consult with an attorney otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS contact Avalon Schultz, Senior Planner, at (510) un abogado, el tribunal nombrará a un abogado 675-5321. knowledgeable in California law. para que represente a cada padre que comparez- pagar estas cuotas debe recibir NAME STATEMENT You may examine the file kept by the court. ca al menos que se renuncie con conocimiento e aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audien- File No. 484986 cia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING If you are a person interested in the estate, inteligentemente a tal representación. The following person(s) is (are) doing business Thursday, December 19, 2013 you may file with the court a Request for Si usted desea buscar el consejo de un abogado exentas. as: 1. The name and address of the court are (El Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing referente a este asunto, deberá hacerlo pronto Silicon Valley Education Association, 4861 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. para que se entregue al tribunal su declaración, nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Ridgewood Dr., Fremont, CA 94555, County of of an inventory and appraisal of estate Court, County of Alameda, 24405 Amador Street, In the Council Chambers of City Hall, si la tuviera, a tiempo. Alameda 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. assets or of any petition or account as Fecha: 11 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2013 Hayward, CA 94544 Shamin Mo, 4861 Ridgewood Dr., Fremont, CA provided in Probate Code section 1250. A por K CHHAY, Delegado, 2. The name, address, and telephone number of 94555 the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without The Planning Commission meeting packet, which Request for Special Notice form is avail- Secretario del Tribunal Superior This business is conducted by an individual includes the meeting agenda and staff report for able from the court clerk. 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/13 an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número The registrant(s) commenced to transact business de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del this project, can be accessed on-line on the City’s Petitioner: GENE L. SMITH, 300 Pinto CNS-2557240# under the fictitious business name or names listed Agendas and Minutes webpage which is located demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Philip above on 11/8/2013 Court, Vallejo, CA 94591, Telephone: 707- Sarmiento, Esq., 1320 Decoto Road, Suite 140, at http://www.unioncity.org/gov/agendas.htm. I declare that all information in this statement is Meeting packets are generally available on-line 557-2862 SUMMONS (Family Law) Union City, CA 95487, Tel: (510) 258-8091 true and correct. (A registrant who declares as 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/13 CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) Date (Fecha): Aug 7, 2013 the Friday before the meeting. true information which he or she knows to be CNS-2562918# CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): LEAH T. WILSON Executive Officer/ Clerk, by false is guilty of a crime.) HF13689961 (Secretario, por) ALEX KOSENKO, JR., Deputy City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines /s/ Shamin Mo 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name) AVISO AL (Asistente) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NOTICE OF PETITION TO DEMANDADO (Nombre): Gurmeet Singh (SEAL) can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART Alameda County on November 14, 2013. station. For information, please contact: Union ADMINISTER ESTATE OF You are being sued. Lo están demandando. NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Petitioner’s name is Nombre del demandante: served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) WINTON SINCLAIR TURNER Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. Heidi Marie Singh LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza as an years from the date it was filed with the County CASE NO. RP13696684 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons individual. (a usted como individuo.) Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), JOAN MALLOY To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin- and Petition are served on you to file a Response 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3/13 where it expires 40 days after any change in the (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a Economic & Community Development Director gent creditors, and persons who may oth- CNS-2555370# facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- 12/3/13 erwise be interested in the will or estate, or copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call tion 17913 other than a change in the residence will not protect you. address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious CNS-2562988# both, of: Winton Sinclair Turner If you do not file your Response on time, the Business Name Statement must be filed before A Petition for Probate has been filed by court may make orders affecting your marriage the expiration. Soojung Ko Hobi in the Superior Court of or domestic partnership, your property, and The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- California, County of Alameda. custody of your children. You may be ordered to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you The Petition for Probate requests that Name in violation of the rights of another under Soojung Ko Hobi be appointed as personal cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee NAMES Federal, State, or common law (See Section PROBATE waiver form. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). representative to administer the estate of If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer imme- 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/13 the decedent. diately. You can get information about finding The Petition requests authority to admin- lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-2558921# NOTICE OF PETITION TO Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the ister the estate under the Independent NAME STATEMENT ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Administration of Estates Act. (This author- California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelp File No. 484902 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS california.org), or by contacting your local county The following person(s) is (are) doing business NAME STATEMENT MABEL M. LUI ity will allow the personal representative bar association. File No. 484632 to take many actions without obtaining 30 días corridos as: CASE NO. RP13703518 Tiene después de haber reci- J & D Custom Cabinets, 5423 Central Av., Suite The following person(s) is (are) doing business court approval. Before taking certain very bido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición #13, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda as: To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin- important actions, however, the personal para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 Julio R. Chamale, 36436 Buckeye St., Newark, OK Noodle House, 5492 Central Ave., Newark, gent creditors, and persons who may oth- representative will be required to give ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal CA 94560 CA 94560, County of Alameda. erwise be interested in the will or estate, or de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada Yuan Jun Xin, 1884 Anne Marie Ct., San Jose, notice to interested persons unless they This business is conducted by an Individual both, of: Mabel M. Lui have waived notice or consented to the telefónica no basta para protegerlo. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business CA 95132. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte proposed action.) The independent admin- under the fictitious business name or names listed Qi Chang Liu, 38863 Fremont Bvld. Apt. 47, Raphael Mak in the Superior Court of puede dar órdenes above on N/A Fremont, CA 94536. istration authority will be granted unless an que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus I declare that all information in this statement is This business is conducted by a joint venture California, County of Alameda. interested person files an objection to the bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tam- true and correct. (A registrant who declares as The registrant(s) commenced to transact business The Petition for Probate requests that petition and shows good cause why the bién le puede ordenar que pague manutención, true information which he or she knows to be under the fictitious business name or names listed Raphael Mak be appointed as personal y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar above on N/A. court should not grant the authority. false is guilty of a crime.) representative to administer the estate of A hearing on the petition will be held in this la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un /s/ Julio R. Chamale I declare that all information in this statement is the decedent. formulario de exención de cuotas. court on 01-21-14 at 9:30 a.m in Dept. 201 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of true and correct. (A registrant who declares as The Petition requests the decedent’s will Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase Alameda County on November 13, 2013 true information which he or she knows to be located at 2120 Martin Luther King. Jr., en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a false is guilty of a crime.) and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five /s/ Yuan Jun Xin The will and any codicils are available for If you object to the granting of the petition, abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de years from the date it was filed with the County Qi Chang Liu examination in the file kept by the court. California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web This statement was filed with the County Clerk of you should appear at the hearing and state Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), The Petition requests authority to admin- your objections or file written objections de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawh where it expires 40 days after any change in the Alameda County on November 1, 2013. ister the estate under the Independent elpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el with the court before the hearing. Your facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Administration of Estates Act. (This author- colegio de abogados de su condado. tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five appearance may be in person or by your NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious years from the date it was filed with the County ity will allow the personal representative attorney. effective against both spouses or domestic part- Business Name Statement must be filed before Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), to take many actions without obtaining If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor ners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is the expiration. where it expires 40 days after any change in the court approval. Before taking certain very entered, or the court makes further orders. These facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- of the decedent, you must file your claim The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- important actions, however, the personal with the court and mail a copy to the orders are enforceable anywhere in California by rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business tion 17913 other than a change in the residence representative will be required to give any law enforcement officer who has received or Name in violation of the rights of another under address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious personal representative appointed by the seen a copy of them. Business Name Statement must be filed before notice to interested persons unless they court within the later of either (1) four AVISO: Federal, State, or common law (See Section Las órdenes de restricción que figuran 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). the expiration. have waived notice or consented to the months from the date of first issuance of en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/13 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- proposed action.) The independent admin- letters to a general personal representa- pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business istration authority will be granted unless an se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. CNS-2563237# Name in violation of the rights of another under tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the interested person files an objection to the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o Federal, State, or common law (See Section petition and shows good cause why the visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). from the date of mailing or personal deliv- acatar en cualquier lugar de California. NAME STATEMENT 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3/13 court should not grant the authority. ery to you of a notice under section 9052 A hearing on the petition will be held in this NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, File No. 484831 CNS-2555175# of the California Probate Code. the court may order you to pay all or part of the The following person(s) is (are) doing business court on 1-22-14 at 9:30AM in Dept. 201 Other California statutes and legal author- fees and costs that the court waived for yourself as: located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, or for the other party. If this happens, the party Cal Bear Scientific and Engineering, 2452 Silsby ity may affect your rights as a creditor. Berkeley, Calif 94704. You may want to consult with an attorney ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an Ave., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda If you object to the granting of the petition, opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the Jeffrey E. Huling, 2452 Silsby Ave., Union City, knowledgeable in California law. order to pay waived court fees. CA 94587 you should appear at the hearing and state You may examine the file kept by the court. AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manu- This business is conducted by an Individual. GOVERNMENT your objections or file written objections If you are a person interested in the estate, tención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague The registrant(s) commenced to transact business with the court before the hearing. Your you may file with the court a Request for parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte under the fictitious business name or names listed appearance may be in person or by your previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la above on N/A. Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing attorney. of an inventory and appraisal of estate otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a I declare that all information in this statement is CITY OF UNION CITY If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor pagar estas cuotas debe recibir true and correct. (A registrant who declares as NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING assets or of any petition or account as aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audien- true information which he or she knows to be of the decedent, you must file your claim provided in Probate Code section 1250. A cia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public with the court and mail a copy to the Request for Special Notice form is avail- exentas. /s/ Jeffrey Huling Hearing will be held by the City of Union City for personal representative appointed by the able from the court clerk. 1. The name and address of the court are (El nom- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of the purpose of considering the following project court within the later of either (1) four bre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court Alameda County on November 8, 2013. Attorney for Petitioner: Clare H. Springs, applications: months from the date of first issuance of Diane J. Fong, Springs & Associates, of California, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a letters to a general personal representa- CA 94544 Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five 601 California Street, Suite 1001, San Site Development Review (SD-13-004) tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the 2. The name, address, and telephone number of years from the date it was filed with the County The property owner, Hung and Lin Leung Trust, Francisco, CA 94108, Telephone: (415) the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), is applying for Site Development Review, SD-13- California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days 675-1090 an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número where it expires 40 days after any change in the 004, to rebuild a portion of a fire-damaged shop- from the date of mailing or personal deliv- 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/13 de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- ping center and upgrade the existing façade of ery to you of a notice under section 9052 CNS-2560504# demandante si no tiene abogado, son): In Pro tion 17913 other than a change in the residence the remaining portions of the building. The project of the California Probate Code. Per, Heidi Marie Singh, 1327 Navy Street, San address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious scope also includes the installation of new trash Leandro, CA 94577 Business Name Statement must be filed before Other California statutes and legal author- enclosures on the rear of the building and minor ity may affect your rights as a creditor. Date (Fecha): August 1, 2013 the expiration. parking lot upgrades to accommodate Americans Leah T. Wilson, Executive Officer/Clerk, by The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.The proj- You may want to consult with an attorney (Secretario, por) Patsy Smith, Deputy (Asistente) rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business ect site is located at 31845-31887 Alvarado Blvd. knowledgeable in California law. PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES (SEAL) Name in violation of the rights of another under (APN: 483-0076-012-02 & 483-0076-004-02), You may examine the file kept by the court. NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are Federal, State, or common law (See Section which is located in the Community Commercial If you are a person interested in the estate, served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (CC) Zoning District. The City Council reviewed LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza as an 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/13 you may file with the court a Request for the project at its October 22, 2013 meeting and Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION individual. (a usted como individuo.) CNS-2560973# referred the application back to the Planning Notice is hereby given that personal property in 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/13 Commission based on the property owner’s of an inventory and appraisal of estate the following units will be sold at public auction: CNS-2556752# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS request to revise the project design to reduce assets or of any petition or account as on the 16th day of December, 2013 at or after10: NAME STATEMENT construction costs. provided in Probate Code section 1250. A 30 am pursuant to the California Self-Storage SUMMONS (Family Law) File No. 484913 Request for Special Notice form is avail- Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: U-Haul CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) The following person(s) is (are) doing business Notice is also given that this project is considered able from the court clerk. Moving & Storage of Thornton, 4833 Thornton CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): as: exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Attorney for Petitioner: Gerard Lam, 1407 Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold are HF13690898 Irvington Auto Center, 43600 Fremont Blvd., Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, Act (CEQA). Webster Street, Suite 216, Oakland, and / or other household items stored by the fol- NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name) AVISO AL Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda California 94612, Telephone: (510) 465- DEMANDADO (Nombre): Sharon Stone Michael T. Nguyen, 4417 Elaiso Common, lowing people: Interested persons are invited to submit written 6685 Name Unit # Paid Through Date You are being sued. Lo están demandando. Fremont, CA 94536 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/13 Petitioner’s name is Nombre del demandante: This business is conducted by an Individual comments prior to, and may testify at, the Public Jennifer Russell AA8048A 9/25/13 William Stone The registrant(s) commenced to transact business Hearing. Details regarding the Public Hearing CNS-2562923# Gregory Dumlao B119 6/20/13 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons under the fictitious business name or names listed are listed below. For further information, contact Timothy Gray B136 9/29/13 and Petition are served on you to file a Response above on N/A Carmela Campbell, Planning Manager, at (510) NOTICE OF PETITION TO Venecio Torres B137 7/17/13 (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a I declare that all information in this statement is 675-5316. Sherry Martinez B185 9/20/13 copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call true and correct. (A registrant who declares as ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Jorge Bran B201 9/11/13 will not protect you. true information which he or she knows to be Planning Commission Meeting LARRY CALLOWAY SMITH SR. Denise Williams B231 8/4/13 If you do not file your Response on time, the false is guilty of a crime.) Thursday, December 19, 2013 CASE NO. RP13704068 Bertha Jackson-Coney B269 8/30/13 court may make orders affecting your marriage /s/ Michael Nguyen Carter Small B286 9/30/13 or domestic partnership, your property, and This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin- Sergio Hernandez B296 4/2/13 custody of your children. You may be ordered to Alameda County on November 13, 2013 In the Council Chambers of City Hall, gent creditors, and persons who may oth- Frank Safford B309 8/6/13 pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. erwise be interested in the will or estate, or Yin Hsin Chu B313 9/29/13 cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Craig Seiden C107 10/3/13 The Planning Commission meeting packet, which both, of: Larry Calloway Smith, Sr. Oliver Allen C118 8/15/13 waiver form. years from the date it was filed with the County A Petition for Probate has been filed by If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer imme- Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), includes the meeting agenda and project staff James Hoffman C170 6/14/13 diately. You can get information about finding where it expires 40 days after any change in the report, can be accessed on-line on the City’s Gene L. Smith in the Superior Court of Gerald Holmes C173 10/12/13 lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- Agendas and Minutes webpage which is located California, County of Alameda. Sonia Young C224 6/10/13 Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the tion 17913 other than a change in the residence at http://www.unioncity.org/gov/agendas.htm The Petition for Probate requests that Brenda Rossi C231-32 12/9/12 California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelp address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Meeting packets are generally available on-line Gene L. Smith be appointed as personal Maricela Diaz C273 7/1/13 california.org), or by contacting your local county Business Name Statement must be filed before the Friday before the meeting. James Hoffman C278 7/30/13 representative to administer the estate of Craig Seiden C283 9/25/13 bar association. the expiration. the decedent. Tiene 30 días corridos después de haber reci- The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines Nixon Matignas C289 4/30/13 bido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders The Petition requests authority to admin- Sonia Young C304 6/10/13 para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 Name in violation of the rights of another under can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART ister the estate under the Independent 12/3, 12/10/13 ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal Federal, State, or common law (See Section station. For information, please contact: Union Administration of Estates Act. (This author- CNS-2562462# City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510)

Newark Police Log Tuesday, November 19 wards Newark Boulevard. An ramp of Hwy 880. The suspects At 3:49 a.m., Officer Khairy Officers responded at 1:58 p.m. undisclosed amount of cash was had taken saw blades. Officer investigated a vehicle at 37057 SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD to Check N Go located at 35111 taken. Officer Homayoun inves- Katz arrested Otis Watson and Magnolia Street. The stolen vehi- Newark Boulevard for an armed tigated. Naeem McGhee, both of Oak- cle is a Yellow 2002 Pontiac Trans Monday, November 18 robbery that had just occurred. Wednesday, November 20 land, for burglary. Both were Am. There are no license plates Officer Arroyo arrested Kavya *Suspect #1- Black Male Officers responded at 11 a.m. booked at Santa Rita Jail. attached to the vehicle. Kognte for Petty Theft at 5:40 Adult, 45-50 years old and wear- to a theft that had just occurred Thursday, November 21 Any person with any informa- p.m. Kavya was stopped for ing green colored clothing. at Home Depot, 5401 Thornton CSO Parks recovered a stolen tion concerning these incidents shoplifting by Macy’s Loss Pre- *Suspect #2- Black Female Ave. The suspects left in a gold vehicle at Sports Field Park at can contact the non-emergency vention. Macy’s retrieved over 16 Adult, 45-50 years old was wear- colored van. Officer Eriksen lo- 8:59 a.m. The vehicle, a 2005 line at 510-578-4237. Informa- items of clothing and jewelry ing a jacket with khaki pants and cated the van and after a short Dodge Ram, CA lic.# 53572G1, tion can also be left anonymously from Kavya’s purse. Kavya was re- possessed a dark colored revolver. failure to yield, the vehicle had been reported stolen out of on the “silent witness” hotline at leased on a citation. Both suspects fled on foot to- stopped on the Mowry Ave. off- Newark a couple days prior. 510-578-4000, extension 500. December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33 Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).

Union City City Council City of Hayward office closures Most non-public safety City of Hayward opera- • Job applications/Human Resources – the Depart- November 26, 2013 City Manager Reports: tions will observe a holiday closure period in De- ment will be closed during the holiday periods; go Continue resolution concern- cember, during which the majority of City offices to the City’s website for employment information Work Session: ing appeal of non-conforming use will be closed. and applications: www.hayward-ca.gov. The city council held a pre- on Horner St. Holiday Closure Period: Monday, December 23, • Neighborhood Services – closed during the holi- liminary discussion on the Meas- Consider request from New 2013 through Wednesday, January 1, 2014. City day periods/all services unavailable ure AA sales tax initiative, which Haven Schools Foundation for a services will return to normal operating hours on • City Clerk’s Office – closed during the holiday pe- is a 0.5% raise on sales tax, which fee waiver for fundraising event Thursday, January 2, 2014. riods/all services unavailable expires in 2015. scheduled for March 22, 2014. Below is a list of frequently used City services Oral Communications City Commission/Committee and impacts of the closures: •Mayor/City Council/City Manager Offices – State Senate Majority Leader Reports: • Police, Fire and emergency services will continue closed during the holiday periods; the public can Ellen M. Corbett spoke about Allow up to five appointees to to operate as normal. contact the Mayor, Council, or City Manager by support for victims of Typhoon the Union City Youth Commis- email. • Maintenance Services will be providing services Haiyan and funding for trans- sion of New Haven School Dis- and can be contacted at 510-881-7745 during nor- • City Attorney’s Office – closed during the holiday portation projects and Trans- trict to be students who do not mal operating hours of 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. except periods; the public can contact the City Attorney by portation Oriented Development reside in Union City. for the City holidays (12/24-12/25 and 12/31-1/1). email. including Union City. Application process for Youth The Street Sweeping schedule will remain the same • Animal Control Center will be closed 12/23- Presentations and Commission modified to include 12/26 – 12/28. 12/25; 12/31 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and 1/1 all day - ani- Proclamations: referral for interview regardless of mals may be left in the “overnight box.” There will Resolution honoring Myrla source of nomination source; • Library – both branches (Main and Weekes) will be staff caring for the animals during the holiday Raymundo for service to the eliminate Council direct nomina- continue to operate as normal. The Library will be period. community. tion requirement. 4 ayes, 1 nay closed on official City holidays. Check the Library Consent Calendar (Gacoscos) website for operating hours and holiday closures: • Police Records Counter will be closed 12/23- Reappoint Froilan (Roy) Additional Item http://library.hayward-ca.gov/ 12/25; 12/31 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and 1/1 all day – in Panlilo, Lee Guio and Jo Ann Congressman Eric Swalwell • Utility Services (water/sewer) – for emergency case of emergency, please call 911 or 510-293-7000. Lew to Planning Commission. reported on Typhoon Haiyan and utility services, please call 510-293-7000. • Airport – The administration office will be closed Appoint Subru Bhat to the Congress’ efforts to send aid to • City Hall will be closed. to the public during the holiday periods. For emer- Human Relations commission. the region. He spoke about a bi- gency and routine airfield maintenance needs, call • Bill payment/Revenue Center – Closed during the Cancel December 24, 2013 partisan bill he sponsored to 510-385-1104. Rental payments may be left in the holiday periods; bills can be paid by using the night council meeting. allow start-up businesses to mail slot labeled “20301 Skywest Dr” on the east box on the outside of City Hall and payments can Acting as successor agency, in- forego payroll taxes for one year. side of the control tower building. also be made on-line (instructions available on the crease Budget by advancing Congressman Swalwell also rec- City’s website: www.hayward-ca.gov). For emer- City staff encourages customers and residents to $250,000 to FY 14-15 Budget ognized Myrla Raymundo for her gency utility services, please call 510-293-7000. consult the City’s website at www.hayward-ca.gov from 13-14 FY budget. contributions to the community. for additional information about office closures and • Building Permits/Inspections/Fire Marshal’s Office Public Hearing: service impacts during the holiday closure periods. (Permit Center) – the Permit Center will be closed Prohibit marijuana dispen- Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci Aye Thank you for your understanding as we balance during the holiday periods and services (including saries, E-cigarette bars and Vice Mayor Emily Duncan Aye community needs and the efficiency of City opera- permit applications, resubmittals, and inspection re- hookah lounges, and regulate the Councilmember Lorrin Ellis Aye tions during these times. sale of cigars, cigarillos and e-cig- Councilmember Pat Gacoscos quests) will not be available. arettes similar to that of tobacco. Aye, 1 Nay Councilmember Jim Navarro Aye Post Offices offer Saturday hours during December

SUBMITTED BY Dec. 2 Priority Mail Interna- AUGUSTINE RUIZ JR. tional Dec. 10 APO/FPO Military Several Post Offices will extend Priority Mail and First-Class their Saturday retail hours to ease Mail the stress on customers rushing to Dec. 10 Priority Mail Express get their holiday shipments International mailed. Those in the Greater Tri- City area include: Dec. 14 Standard Post SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 7, Dec. 16 Global Express Guar- 14, 21 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.): anteed Dec. 17 Priority Mail Express FREMONT MAIN Military Service 37010 Dusterberry Way Fremont, CA 94537 Dec. 20 First-Class Mail Dec. 21 Priority Mail HAYWARD MAIN Dec. 23 Priority Mail Express 24438 Santa Clara St. Hayward, CA 94544 L to R: East Bay EDA Director Darien Louie, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison, BUSIEST MAILING Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci. SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 7, DELIVERY DAYS: 14 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): Busiest Mailing Day – cards, Restarting Local Economies Act veloped and potential jobs sit The federal government’s letters, packages Monday of 2013, which would make it on the sidelines,” said Swalwell. Economic Development Ad- MILPITAS MAIN December 16 450 S. Abel St. easier for communities in Cali- “Redevelopment was the best ministration’s Economic Adjust- Busiest Delivery Day – cards Milpitas, CA 95035 fornia to obtain federal redevel- tool for a city like Fremont to ment Assistance program and letters opment funding. In 2011, the create economic development, provides competitive grants to Wednesday December 18 Mail-By Dates: state legislature voted and Cali- build affordable housing, and localities for redevelopment To ensure that holiday mail and Busiest Delivery Day – pack- fornia closed all of the state’s put people to work,” said Harri- projects, should they meet spe- packages are delivered on time, the ages roughly 400 redevelopment son. “The loss of redevelopment cific criteria related to chal- Postal Service recommends keeping Thursday December 19 agencies (RDAs), leaving locali- hurts our city now and in the lenges to their economy. the following mailing and shipping ties without a source to fund future, and anything we can do Swalwell’s legislation would in- deadlines in mind: much-needed development. In to replace redevelopment clude the closure of a govern- the Fifteenth Congressional should be considered by the ment entity – such as a District, the loss was over $50 Congress. I applaud Congress- redevelopment agency – as a million. Swalwell was joined at man Swalwell for his leadership specific example of an economic the press conference by Fre- on this issue; he comes from challenge to a region, allowing Swalwell mont Mayor Bill Harrison, local government and knows California localities to more eas- Union City Mayor Carol what it would do for our cities ily compete for federal funds. Dutra-Vernaci, and East Bay and communities.” In addition, Swalwell’s bill announces Economic Development Al- “The dissolution of redevel- also would allow greater federal liance Director Darien Louie. opment agencies in California funding contributions to rede- Swalwell introduced the leg- left Union City with unfinished velopment activities in cities islation at an empty lot [Unified development in our Intermodal hurt by an RDA closure – even bill to bring Site] in Fremont, which was Station District,” said Dutra- up to 100 percent of the pro- slated for mixed-use develop- Vernaci. “The area around the ject’s cost. ment with housing and retail; Union City BART station is “This legislation solves a relief to CA the closure of the Fremont planned for high-density tran- problem facing our cities and RDA delayed the project. sit-oriented development, represents a commonsense ap- “The state’s closure of rede- which furthers state and re- proach to grow our local communities velopment agencies has effec- gional goals to create more sus- economies, create jobs, and tively stalled local economic tainable communities. We move the East Bay forward,” development across the East welcome the opportunity to added Swalwell. SUBMITTED BY U.S. Representative Eric Bay. With that funding taken compete for federal grant dol- ALLISON BORMEL Swalwell (CA-15) announced away by the State of California, lars to complete this important on November 26, 2013, the too much land remains unde- project.” Page 34 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year 510-494-1999 [email protected] Rotary Club of Niles Daughters of the Fremont Area Writers We meet Thursdays American Revolution Want to write? Shout out to your Payment is for one posting at 12:15 p.m. Ohlone Chapter Meet other writers? community only. Any change will be con- Visit our meetings. We have Washington Hospital West Join us from 2-4 p.m. sidered a new posting and activities promoting historic Our readers can post informa- 2500 Mowry Ave. every fourth Saturday incur a new fee. Conrad Anderson preservation, education & except July and December. tion including: Auditorium, Fremont patriotism 1st Sat of each mo. Rm. 223 at DeVry University, Activities The “NO” List: www.nilesrotary.org Sept - May - 10 am-12 p 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont Announcements • No commercial an- Centerville Presbyterian Church (510) 739-1000 Call Carol at (510) 565-0619 For sale nouncements, services or 4360 Central Ave, Fremont www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org Garage sales sales Group meetings • No personal services Rotary Club of Fremont Lost and found (escort services, dating Friendship Force of KIWANIS CLUB We meet Wednesday For the extremely low cost services, etc.) at 12:15 p.m. San Francisco Bay Area OF FREMONT Experience a country and its of $10 for up to 10 weeks, • No sale items over $100 at Spin-a-Yarn Restuaruant We meet Tuesdays at your message will reach thou- culture with local hosts and 7:00 a.m. value 45915 Warm Springs Blvd. sands of friends and neighbors Fremont, 510-656-9141 promote global goodwill. Clubs Fremont/Newark Hilton • No automobile or in 56 countries. Visit Australia in every Friday in the TCV Service through Fun 39900 Balentine Drive, Newark real estate sales Feb. Host French in Sept. printed version and continu- http://the/ fremontrotaryclub.org www.kiwanisfremont.org • No animal sales (non- Monthly programs & socials. Please come visit our club Contact Elise Balgley at ously online. profit humane organization www.ffsfba.org We wlecome new members (510) 693-4524 TCV has the right to reject adoptions accepted) www.thefriendshipforce.org any posting to the Commu- • No P.O. boxes unless Call 510-794-6844 or 793-0857. nity Bulletin Board. Payment physical address is verified must be received in advance. by TCV Dawn Breakers Afro-American Cultural & Fremont Cribbage Club Lions Club Historical Society, Inc. teaches cribbage to new players & FREE AIRPLANE RIDES Our Motto is: WE SERVE Meetings: Third Saturday tournament cribbage to all FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 Meetings -1st & 3rd Thursdays 5:30pm in member homes players of any skill level every Tues. Young Eagles 6:45am-8am Call: 510-793-8181 for location 6:15pm at Round Table Pizza Hayward Airport El Patio Restaurant Email: [email protected] 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville various Saturdays 37311 Fremont, Blvd., Fremont See web for Speical Events Email:[email protected] www.vaa29.org We welcome Men & Women www.aachis.com Or call Tracy (510) 793-6472 Please call with questions with desire to serve our community We welcome all new members American Cribbage Congress (510) 703-1466 510-371-4065 for Free Brochure Celebrating 40th anniversary www.cribbage.org [email protected]

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Bring Your Heart Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank Steps Along the Way to Hospice The Journey to Healing and Messiah Lutheran Church Invigorate your spirit & Hold a hand, lend Wholeness from hurts and hang- Church Service - Sunday 10 a.m. volunteer. Drop ins welcome an ear, be a hospice ups using the 12 steps Bible Study - Sunday 9 a.m. Mon - Fri. Work off your volunteer. Wednesday nights 7pm Sunday School 2nd & 4th Traffic violation by giving back Vitas Innovative Hospice Care New Hope Community Church Sunday each month @ 11:15am to the community in need. Call Alicia Schwemer at 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont and community events Students 14 years & 408/964/6800 or www.newhopefremont.org 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward older welcome. Visit Vitas.com/Volunteers 510-739-0430 Phone: (510) 782-6727 Email Erin: ewright@tri-Cityvol- www.MessiahHayward.org unteer.org

Troubled by someone’s Celebrate Recovery Sun Gallery Holiday drinking? Help is Here! Serious Mental Illness FREMONT UNIFIED Free yourself from any hurt, Boutique Event Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups Free courses and presentations SCHOOL DISTRICT hang-up or habit All kinds of hand made A no cost program of support for caregivers of someone with a OFFERS CHINESE Join us at items for Holiday Gift for people suffering from effects serious mental illness and those IMMERSION 33450 9th street Giving. Supports our of alcoholism in a friend or with a mental illness in K THRU 6TH GRADE Union City Children’s Art Programs loved one. Call 276-2270 for Alameda County. For details, Immerse your child in Thursdays 7pm -9pm 1015 E Street Hayward meeting information confidentially contact: Joe Rose Mandarin with a diverse group or call anytime Thursday, Sat & Sun 10-4pm email: [email protected] at 510-378-1578 of students. The benefits of a 510-586-5747 or Fri noon-6pm 510-581-4050 www/ncwsa.org or email to [email protected] dual language will last a lifetime. 510-520-2769 Need Vendors Also You are not alone. www.NAMI.org Call 24/7 (510) 857-1038

SAVE (Safe Alternatives to SAVE (Safe Alternatives to The Union City Historical Help with Math & Violent Environments) Tri-City Ecology Center Violent Environments) Museum Reading Your local environmental leader! FREE Restraining Order Domestic Violence Support 3841 Smith St. Union City You can make a difference by Eco-Grants available to Clinic (Domestic Violence) Group (Drop In & FREE) Open Thurs.-Sat 10am-4pm helping Newark children with Residents & Organizations of the Tues. Hayward Police 1-4 pm Tue. Hayward PD 1-4 pm Visit our Museum. You’ll find Math and reading. If you can Tri-City area working on Wed. Fremont Police 9 am - 1 pm (510) 293-7125 valuable information about our give one hour a week, you Environmental projects. Thurs. San Leandro Police 9 am - noon Wed. Fremont PD 9 am-1pm community, past history and can give a life-long gift www.tricityecology.org Fri SAVE Office 9 am - noon (510) 790-6939 current happenings. of learning to a child. Office open Thursdays, 11am-2pm Office (510) 574-2250 Thu. San Leandro PD 9 am-12pm www.unioncitymuseum.com Contact 510-797-2703 3375 Country Dr., Fremont 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 (510) 577-3267 Call Myrla 510-378-6376 dia aarp [email protected] 510-783-6222 www.save-dv.org

Serious Mental Illness Help with Home Repairs New DimensionChorus Little Lamb Preschool Free 12 week course for care- from Alameda County Men’s 4 Part Vocal Open House givers of someone with a serious No cost or favorable, low inter- Harmony In the Saturday, March 15 mental illness. Starting Jan 11 - est loans are available for home “Barbershop” style 1pm-4pm. From 9am-11:30am in Fremont. remodeling for qualified home- Thursdays at 7pm Drop in and visit the class rooms Registration required. Contact: owners in Fremont, Union City, Calvary Luther Church ad meet the teachers. Joe Rose at 510-378-1578 Sunol and Newark. Call 12500 Via Magdelena Registration information or email to [email protected] (510)670-5399 for an applica- SanLorenzo will be available. www.NAMI.org tion and more information. Contact: [email protected] Free ice cream sundaes. http://www.acgov.org/cda/nps/ 510-332-2489 Everyone invited!

The Bridge of Faith Premier Soccer Maitri Immigration 50th Year Class Reunion Christmas Crafts Development Program Program Washington High School Tryout for U11 & U14 Boys Free Assistance and Referrals Boutique Class of 64’ & Friends PSDP is designed to identify and for Domestic Violence Survivors. 27343 Whitman, Hayward September 26 & 27, 2014 develop talented, committed Provide Services in Hindi, December 7, 8am-4pm Spin A Yarn Steakhouse,Fremont youth soccer players Punjabi, Bangla, Tamil and Starts 10am Santa presents Contact Joan Martin Graham Call 510-516-3031 or Email many other South Bring own cameras Arts-Crafts- [email protected] [email protected] Asian languages. Raffle-Bake Sale! Contact: Priscilla Signup now by Visiting Crisis line: 888-8-Maitri For Details 510-861-2680 http://tcpsdp.wix.com/psdp Please call for screening. [email protected] December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 35

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CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 06 Highest $: 816,000 Median $: 419,000 Lowest $: 194,500 Average $: 488,917 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 19205 Carlton Avenue 94546 602,000 4 2068 1950 10-24-13 18226 Crest Avenue 94546 500,000 3 1436 1950 10-23-13 22000 Queen Street 94546 402,000 3 1450 1947 10-23-13 SUBMITTED BY DRIVERS FOR SURVIVORS DFS is currently recruiting volunteer drivers 22073 Young Avenue 94546 419,000 3 988 1948 10-23-13 with a five year good driving record and is seeking 25279 Buckeye Drive 94552 816,000 4 2234 1996 10-22-13 to raise funds to support operational expenses. 22015 Chaparral Lane 94552 194,500 2 1680 1967 10-24-13 Want to drink wine, enjoy a dessert or two, and spread some holiday cheer this season? If so, join the Please RSVP by Monday, Dec. 9 to events@dri- FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 26 Board of Directors of Drivers for Survivors as they kick versforsurvivors.org Highest $: 1,265,000 Median $: 510,000 Lowest $: 245,000 Average $: 595,135 off the holiday season with wine, hors d’oeuvres, ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED dessert, a silent auction and fine dining drawing. Drivers for Survivors Holiday Party 38249 Alta Drive 94536 788,500 4 1748 1959 10-24-13 Drivers for Survivors, a nonprofit serving Fre- 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. 3453 Baywood Terrace #201 94536 355,000 2 1083 1987 10-22-13 mont, Newark, and Union City, is dedicated to pro- Friday, Dec 13 1540 Bridges Court 94536 825,000 4 2184 1985 10-24-13 viding free transportation services and supportive The Moore Residence in Fremont 36612 Cabrillo Drive 94536 450,000 3 976 1953 10-24-13 companionship during treatments for ambulatory Address provided upon RSVP 842 Cashew Way 94536 705,000 3 1590 1959 10-23-13 cancer patients living in the Tri-City area. Minimum donation of $35 per person is re- 38672 Country Terrace 94536 333,000 2 1003 1979 10-23-13 DFS’ goal is to alleviate the stress associated with quested and appreciated 38736 Crane Terrace #6 94536 546,000 3 1534 1985 10-23-13 some of the more practical aspects of a cancer diag- 4544 Portola Drive 94536 490,000 3 1246 1953 10-23-13 nosis, leaving the patient free to focus on their 4711 Sterling Drive 94536 870,000 3 1788 1953 10-22-13 39139 Argonaut Way #112 94538 245,000 1 864 1974 10-24-13 health and essential treatments. 43252 Chatterton Court 94538 380,000 4 1340 1954 10-23-13 4625 Fanwood Terrace 94538 400,000 2 1027 1971 10-23-13 39149 Guardino Drive #356 94538 268,000 1 693 1987 10-22-13 40329 Landon Avenue 94538 510,000 3 1064 1962 10-24-13 4835 Porter Street 94538 572,000 3 1436 1968 10-23-13 3360 Rockett Drive 94538 438,000 3 950 1954 10-22-13 4691 Wheeler Drive 94538 465,000 3 1152 1960 10-23-13 138 Action Court 94539 726,000 3 1000 1960 10-24-13 45577 Bridgeport Drive 94539 1,265,000 4 2500 1984 10-21-13 1973 Ocaso Camino 94539 1,070,000 4 2407 1979 10-22-13 43219 Portofino Terrace 94539 650,000 2 1196 2006 10-22-13 42257 Troyer Avenue 94539 850,000 3 1556 1954 10-23-13 42830 Via Puebla 94539 642,000 3 1242 1971 10-22-13 4136 Jamaica Terrace 94555 310,000 2 884 1970 10-21-13 34558 Pueblo Terrace 94555 420,000 2 840 1988 10-24-13 34307 Tupelo Street 94555 900,000 4 1929 1991 10-24-13

HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 16 Highest $: 550,000 Median $: 367,000 Lowest $: 177,000 Average $: 363,938 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 18465 Hunter Avenue 94541 400,000 3 1581 1951 10-22-13 971 Leonardo Way 94541 325,000 2 872 1951 10-21-13 23644 Nevada Road 94541 435,000 4 1898 1956 10-23-13 23039 Palazzo Del Kayla 94541 500,000 3 1693 2009 10-24-13 316 Perkins Drive 94541 376,000 3 1156 1951 10-22-13 608 Quincy Way 94541 425,000 3 1359 1957 10-24-13 755 Sunset Boulevard 94541 330,000 2 888 1994 10-22-13 22729 Yolo Street 94541 177,000 3 766 1905 10-23-13 121 Cassia Drive 94544 275,000 - 1094 1977 10-24-13 29501 Holyoke Avenue 94544 550,000 5 2198 2000 10-24-13 24666 Lyell Way 94544 399,000 3 1242 1952 10-24-13 24207 Silva Avenue 94544 310,000 3 856 1915 10-23-13 27929 Thackeray Avenue 94544 367,000 3 1162 1955 10-21-13 SUBMITTED BY DAVID OJAKIAN vorites followed by a set of her own original compo- 27503 Coronado Way 94545 425,000 3 1119 1955 10-22-13 sitions. With musical director and pianist Andy 24841 Kay Avenue 94545 309,000 3 1164 1959 10-21-13 Curtain Call Performing Arts (CCPA) is proud Kust and special guests Brittany Howk and Thomas 21083 Gary Drive #104 94546 220,000 1 887 1980 10-24-13 to present Melissa Modifer in Concert, the first con- Kulkus, “In Concert” offers a rare opportunity to MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 07 cert in the 2013-2014 CCPA Concert Series. The see Melissa perform live in her hometown. The Highest $: 812,000 Median $: 599,000 series is a follow-up to last year’s set which featured show will be a night filled with beautiful, fun, and Lowest $: 95,000 Average $: 565,071 intimate moments as Modifer takes the audience on 113 Alton Street 95035 599,000 3 1556 1957 10-30-13 local talented musicians and performers in the inti- a unique journey combining musical theatre, pop, 166 Carnegie Drive 95035 95,000 3 908 1955 04-30-85 mate setting of the California Conservatory Theatre 1837 Girard Drive 95035 531,500 4 1158 1960 10-30-13 (CCT). The 2013-2014 concert series will feature a and original pieces. 1049 Grayson Way 95035 788,000 3 1715 1988 10-30-13 diverse collection of performers year round. The 2220 Mesa Verde Drive 95035 812,000 4 1899 1971 10-30-13 first concert of the season features hometown talent, Melissa Modifer Concert Series 412 Sandhurst Drive 95035 705,000 3 1536 1997 10-30-13 former CCPA actor, and regional musical theatre Dec. 6 – 8 155 South Gadsden Drive 95035 425,000 4 1187 1958 10-30-13 standout Melissa Modifer, performing with music 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. performances NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 04 director Andy Kust and special guests Brittany California Conservatory Theater Highest $: 485,000 Median $: 435,000 Howk and Thomas Kulkus. 999 E 14th St, San Leandro Lowest $: 327,500 Average $: 424,375 Now a junior Bachelor of Music candidate at (510) 909-9516 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Arizona State University, San Leandro native www.curtaincallperformingarts.org 6831 Cabernet Avenue 94560 450,000 4 1386 1962 10-22-13 39975 Cedar Boulevard #242 94560 327,500 2 1071 1985 10-22-13 Melissa Modifer will be back in town for a perform- 37053 Maple Street 94560 435,000 3 1080 1961 10-23-13 ance filled with her very own musical theatre fa- Tickets: $10 - $25 36145 Toulouse Street 94560 485,000 3 1578 1988 10-24-13

SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES:08 Highest $: 541,000 Median $: 386,500 Lowest $: 240,000 Average $: 394,438 BART Director Blalock to speak ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 161 Farrelly Drive 94577 448,000 2 1168 1941 10-24-13 468 Juana Avenue 94577 240,000 2 1258 1971 10-22-13 History and current status of BART 555 Lewis Avenue 94577 541,000 3 2081 1926 10-24-13 UBMITTED BY Project Policy Advisory Board, whose efforts include 2070 Wallace Avenue 94577 345,000 3 1330 1944 10-24-13 S the new Warm Springs Station and the future 730 Woodland Avenue 94577 465,000 2 1141 1928 10-22-13 BROTHERHOOD OF TEMPLE BETH TORAH 2160 Manchester Road 94578 386,500 2 969 1948 10-23-13 BART extension to Santa Clara County. 2170 Somerset Avenue 94578 325,000 2 784 1947 10-24-13 On Sunday, December 8, the Brotherhood group Director Blalock currently serves as BART’s rep- 1248 Victor Avenue 94579 405,000 3 1081 1951 10-22-13 of Temple Beth Torah is proud to present Thomas resentative on the Alameda County Transportation Commission. Additionally, he is a member of the SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 03 Blalock, BART Board of Directors. Blalock will Highest $: 410,000 Median $: 408,000 speak about the history of BART, current status of governing agencies of three heavy rail services: Lowest $: 180,000 Average $: 332,667 the extension to Warm Springs and San Jose and “Capitol Corridor” (Amtrak’s Sacramento-San ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED other BART activi- Jose service) 1362 Cobblestone Lane 94580 410,000 3 1520 2009 10-22-13 ties. A question and “San Joaquin InterCity” (Amtrak’s Sacramento- 16178 Via Del Robles 94580 180,000 3 1402 1955 10-21-13 Bakersfield-Oakland service) 17360 Via Melina 94580 408,000 3 1431 1952 10-22-13 answer period will follow. “Altamont Corridor Express” (Herzog’s Stock- UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES:02 Director Blalock ton-San Jose service) Highest $: 600,000 Median $: 550,000 Lowest $: 550,000 Average $: 575,000 first joined the Thomas Blalock, BART Board of Directors ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Board after his Dis- 4525 Darcelle Drive 94587 600,000 4 1953 1975 10-22-13 trict 6 constituents Sunday, Dec 8 32769 Olympiad Court 94587 550,000 4 2568 1999 10-22-13 elected him on No- 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. vember 8, 1994. Temple Beth Torah, Social Hall Since then, voters 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont Fremont Unified: Enrollment 2014-2015 re-elected him in RSVP: [email protected] 1998, 2002, 2006 SUBMITTED BY DENNIE MARENCO Cafeteria, 41800 Blacow Rd. and 2010 to repre- $10 general/$8 seniors December 9 at Kennedy High – sent Fremont, Hayward (partial), Newark, Union Breakfast of lox and bagels, eggs, The Fremont Unified School Cafeteria, 39999 Blacow Rd. City and Unincorporated Alameda County (par- juice and coffee is included District’s (FUSD) Student Sup- December 10 at Washington High tial). He serves on the Silicon Valley Rapid Transit port Services Department will be – Cafeteria, 38442 Fremont Blvd. hosting 2014-2015 enrollment December 12 at Mission High – informational meetings during Room C120, 41717 Palm Ave. the month of December for par- Each meeting will be held FUSD’s Got Talent needs volunteers ents of new elementary students from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. If you to the district. If you have a new have any questions regarding the SUBMITTED BY FREMONT UNIFIED STUDENT STORE student to enroll in one of enrollment informational meet- FUSD’s schools, please plan to at- ings, please contact the Student We need high school volunteers for our district-wide Talent Show on December 7, 2013 from 1 p.m. tend one of the following parent Support Services Department at to 5 p.m. It will be held at Mission San Jose High School, Room C120. We have 300 students and staff informational meetings: (510) 657-2350 ext. 12202, from 27 schools performing at the Show To learn more about the show, visit: December 4 at Irvington High – 12204 or 12665. http://www.fuss4schools.org/event/fusds-got-talent-2013/ Page 36 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

SUBMITTED BY LAUREL SKURKO proved honors dance course. The program www.moreaucatholic.org $8 students/seniors, is under the direction of Angela Demmel, Ticket: $10 for a family, $10 general admission he Moreau community opens its who also chairs the entire Visual and Per- $5 adult, $3 student doors to share the Christmas spirit forming Arts program. Brian Copeland’s gem, “The Jewelry T through visual and performing arts. Moreau Jazz Ensemble’s “Winter Jazz Box,” opened recently at The Marsh in the The Visual Arts Department’s Winter Art On, Dancer! Big Band Concert” will include composi- Mission District of San Francisco. The Show, “The World is Full of Color,” will in- A Celebration of Christmas” tions by John Coltrane, Les Hooper, and play will be coming to Moreau for a very clude a sampling of visual arts classes that Friday, Dec 6 and Saturday, Dec 7 Mike Tomaro. Jazz styles to include be- special, exclusive event! Receiving rave re- Moreau has to offer, including all levels and 7 p.m. bop, swing, and shuffle. The jazz ensemble views from critics, this event will provide a all media, from ceramics to digital photogra- Teves Theatre has received awards at jazz festivals in Fol- meaningful way to gather family and phy and from Freshman year to Advanced Moreau Catholic High School som, Santa Cruz, Orlando, and New Or- friends during the holiday season (recom- Placement material. The theme “color” rep- 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward leans, and has traveled both nationally and mended age 12 and up). The story is a resents the diversity of the visual artists at (510) 881-4300 internationally. Ted Newton directs. Christmas memoir and prequel to Moreau and their unique points of view and www.moreaucatholic.org Copeland’s first acclaimed solo play, “Not references. You will come away with a sense Tickets: $5 Moreau students/alumni, $8 Winter Jazz Big Band Concert A Genuine Black Man,” the longest run- of inspiration from the ways that students community students/seniors, $10 gen- Wednesday, Dec 11 ning one-man play in San Francisco the- interpret the world around them. eral admission 7:30 p.m. Buffington Theater ater history! Chabot College Copeland (Moreau, Class of ‘82) is a The World is Full of Color The Band & Orchestral “Winter Con- 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Fremont person who defines the term “versatile per- Friday, Dec 6 cert” includes a creative mix of Christmas (510) 881-4300 former.” This comedian, writer, television 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. classics, such as “Tidings of Comfort and www.moreaucatholic.org host, talk radio host and commentator has Invaldi Student Center Joy,” in addition to fresh new pieces, to ex- Tickets available at the door received public and critical acclaim for Moreau Catholic High School pose us to a wider palette of holiday tradi- (Coat and tie suggested) years. Copeland’s unique ability to hilari- 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward tions from around the world, including ously cut to the heart of some of our most (510) 881-4300 “African Bell Song” and “La Media The Choral Department’s “Reviving the serious social and political problems has www.moreaucatholic.org Noche,” from Puerto Rico. Under the di- Christmas Spirit in Song” is sure to set the earned him spots as the opening act for Free rection of Ted Newton, six instrumental tone for the holidays ahead, with a wide such diverse artists as Bill Cosby, Ray music classes will perform, in addition to variety of selections. Directed by Scott Charles, Dionne Warwick, Donna Sum- Moreau Catholic’s special celebration of our support school honor band, with over Barton, Moreau’s award-winning choral mer, Al Jarreau, Ringo Starr, Manhattan Christmas will showcase 85 dancers per- 160 students performing. The award-win- program is part of why Moreau has been Transfer, Dana Carvey, Kevin Pollack, Rick forming in a variety of styles, from ballet ning program has performed around the dubbed a “School of the Arts.” Springfield, Lou Rawls, Patti La Bell, Etta to jazz and modern to ballroom and fea- world, ranging from Orlando and New James, Gregory Hines, The Temptations, turing music ranging from Handel’s “Mes- Orleans to Vancouver, Canada, and Fun- Reviving the Christmas and the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. siah” to songs from “How the Grinch Stole abashi, Japan. Spirit in Song Brian Copeland: “The Jewelry Box” Christmas” and the cast of “Glee!” Moreau Friday, Dec 13 Sunday, Dec 15 boasts the first and only Honors Dance Winter Concert 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. class in the State of California meeting the Tuesday, Dec 10 Teves Theatre Teves Theatre standards of the University of California 7 p.m. Moreau Catholic High School Moreau Catholic High School system and is one of very few high schools Teves Theatre and Student Center 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward in the United States to boast a four-year Moreau Catholic High School (510) 881-4300 (510) 881-4300 comprehensive dance program. It is also is 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward www.moreaucatholic.org Tickets and details at the only high school to have a UC ap- (510) 881-4300 Tickets: $5 Moreau students/alumni, www.moreaucatholic.org

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The Logan High cross country team is gearing up for its annual Christmas Tree Raffle. Coach Lee Webb and his team will give away 25 trees in the Decem- ber 11 drawing. Tickets are $1 each.

SUBMITTED BY DIANE DRAGONE ments, photo opportunities with favorite Nutcracker characters, and more. The magic and sparkle of the holidays The Nutcracker Ballet is an unforget- comes alive this season at the San Leandro table experience for all ages and a wonder- Performing Arts Center with two perform- ful holiday celebration for the whole family. ances of the Nutcracker Ballet on Decem- ber 7 and 8. The Nutcracker Ballet The Nutcracker is produced by The Saturday, Dec. 7 Conservatory of Classical Ballet – San Le- 7 p.m. andro’s own Pre-Professional ballet com- Sunday, Dec. 8 pany, under the direction of Ann Fisher. 2 p.m. The company, made up of accomplished San Leandro Performing Arts Center student dancers from San Leandro and 2250 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro neighboring areas, will be joined by profes- (510) 568-7728 sional dancers Derek Sakakura, Michael www.sanleandropac.com Lowe, and Bay Area legend choreographer Tickets: adults $25.00, Carlos Carvajal for this production. Coach Webb also announced that several former Olympic track and field ath- kids (under 12) $15.00, Special Post Show “Kingdom of Sweets” letes will be available to visit district classrooms and speak to students during the groups of 10+ purchased reception for ballet fans 12 years old and week before the annual Willie Davenport Olympian Clinic, scheduled for Satur- in advance $18.00 under will take place in the theatre directly day, February 8, at Logan High. “Kingdom of Sweets” reception $10.00 following the matinee performance on Sun- To purchase a raffle ticket or inquire about an Olympian visit, contact Coach (not included in performance day, December 8. The reception will feature Webb at [email protected] or call (510) 304-7172. a meet and greet with the dancers still in ticket price) costume, a selection of “sweet” refresh-

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The Mission Peak Chamber Singers will present the 28th annual Christmas at the Mission Concert on Satur- day, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 at Old Mission San Jose, in Fremont. The theme for this year’s concert is “The Season of Song,” celebrating the Holiday Season with Hanukkah songs, Christmas secular and sacred songs, and the fea- tured work, Conrad Susa’s “Carols and Lullabies” sung in Spanish, Catalan, and English. Featured instrumentalists are Karen Thielen, harp; Mason Razavi, guitar; and Mark Haygood, marimba. Conductor Michael Morris directs the Mission Peak Chamber Singers and Laura Green serves as accompanist.

Mission Peak Chamber Singers Saturday, Dec 14: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec 15: 4 p.m. Old Mission San Jose 43300 Mission Blvd, Fremont (866) 530-5391 www.chambersingers.org December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 37 continued from page 12 continued from page 8 Fremont Police Log further description on the suspect or came out of the room. Officers ob- vehicle at this time. Case investigated tained consent to search the room his hand. The female turned, ran to a by Officer Sasser. and located a semi-auto handgun in neighbor’s home and called 9-1-1. At 5:07 a.m., a female called 9-1- the bathroom toilet tank. A mask The suspect was last seen running on 1 from Motel 6 North on the 34000 and hooded sweatshirt were also lo- Doane Street to an SUV, which im- block of Fremont Blvd. to report an cated. A 17-year-old male juvenile is mediately sped away from the area. unknown male had followed her to arrested and taken to Juvenile Hall. The female’s relatives were last her room and was knocking on her Case investigated by Officer Madsen known to be sleeping inside the resi- door. The female reported the suspect and will be forwarded to Juvenile dence and their condition was un- was wearing a dark sweatshirt, black Probation. known. Officers expedited their pants and a white colored mask and CSO Anders investigated a com- response and conducted a protective he was armed with a handgun. Offi- mercial burglary at a cell phone retail sweep of the home. The family mem- cers quickly responded and observed business on the 43400 block of bers were found asleep and un- a male matching the suspect descrip- Christy St. The loss was 62 iPhones The company contends that panies that collect and sell infor- tion enter another motel room. Offi- valued at $42,000. The suspect(s) left the technology is less intrusive mation on individuals by pooling harmed inside the residence. In the end, we learned the suspect cut cers quickly set up a surround and behind two phones, both of which than other tracking devices, in- online habits with other informa- through a window screen of an open call-out. At first the suspect and had been activated and awaiting cus- cluding security cameras, because tion like court records, property side window to gain access into the other associates in the room did not tomer pick up. The others 62 a person’s image is never stored taxes, even income. The Govern- house and commit a burglary. No comply, however they eventually iPhones had not yet been activated. and their movements only regis- ment Accountability Office con- tered as a data point. cluded in November that existing Marketers also are learning to laws have fallen behind the pace overcome limitations with soft- of technological advancements in ware cookies. One tech startup the industry, which enables com- called Drawbridge claims to have panies to aggregate large amounts Nobel found a way to link a person’s of data without a person’s knowl- laptop and mobile device by ana- edge or ability to correct errors. lyzing their movements online, “There are lots of potential enabling advertisers to reach the uses of information that are not Peace same consumer whether they’re revealed to consumers,’’ said on their work computer or smart- Susan Grant, director of con- phone. sumer protection at the Con- But how all that information sumer Federation of America. To Prize is used and where it ends up is protect themselves, “consumers still unclear. The Federal Trade still need to do quite a bit of Commission, along with several shopping to make sure that they lawmakers, has been investigating get (what) meets their needs the nominee the ``data broker’’ industry, com- best and is the best price.’’ to speak

talk about the charity she started called “34 Million Friends of the Women of the World” on Sunday, December 8. Roberts helped found her non-profit or- ganization when the United Nations Family Planning Organization was defunded by the George W. Bush administration. She realized that millions of poverty-stricken women throughout the world would die during child- birth along with their newborns, and have no access to family planning or maternal health. She points out that if 34 million people each donate $1, we could all restore the lost fund- ing. Come hear Roberts speak on the subject of “Women and the Centrality of Reproduc- tive Health to Gender Equality Worldwide.” This talk is part of the sixth year of the SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINA GIN AAUW Fremont One Book, One Community program sponsored by AAUW in collaboration Sponsored by the Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteers, the with the Fremont Main Library. The idea of Hayward Animal Shelter is holding its last big adoption event for the OBOC program is to discuss, as a commu- 2013 on Saturday, December 14. Our homeless pets need all the nity, books that have changed the world. help they can get to find great new, loving homes. Adoption fee for all pets is $20; a license fee applies to dogs Jane Roberts Discussion adopted to Hayward residents. A Christmas gift will be included Sunday, Dec. 8 for all adopted pets. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room B A Home for the Holidays SUBMITTED BY 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont Saturday, Dec 14 SHIRLEY GILBERT (510) 745-1424 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adopt kittens, cats, dogs, puppies, bunnies American Association of University Women For more information about Robert’s charity, Hayward Animal Shelter member, philanthropist, author, and United Na- visit www.34millionfriends.org. 16 Barnes Court, Hayward tions Association Global Citizen Jane Roberts will [Near DMV - Jackson and Soto Road] (510) 293-7200, ext. 7 www.haywardanimals.org https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayward-Animal-Shelter- 400 SF teachers absent on day before Thanksgiving Volunteers/125221800829984?fref=ts AP WIRE SERVICE In addition, nearly 10 percent of teachers also took Monday off. SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Hundreds of San The San Francisco Chronicle reports Union City suddenly focused her attention Francisco teachers played hooky Tuesday, extend- (http://bit.ly/1bmVeV0 ) that district officials were on the victim and struck her in ing their Thanksgiving holiday and forcing school forced to call in every available substitute teacher, Police Log the arm with a metal object. The officials to scramble to find substitutes qualified to plus use 100 central office staff members with suspect then fled the area. take their places. teaching credentials. SUBMITTED BY Officers investigated a robbery Across the San Francisco Unified School District, Under their labor contract, San Francisco teach- UNION CITY PD that occurred at the Lucky’s store 432 teachers were absent, according to district data, or ers may take 10 days of leave each year – and they at Union Landing at 7:35 p.m. In about 12 percent of the 3,700 teachers. don’t have to ask for permission. Thursday, November 21 this case a female suspect tried Most used sick or personal days, though a few Information from: San Francisco Chronicle, At 12:22 a.m., officers investi- walking out of the store without were off for training or bereavement. http://www.sfgate.com gated a burglary that occurred at paying for some alcohol. Store the Game Stop located at the employees attempted to stop her Union Landing shopping center. when she suddenly produced a At 11:46 p.m., officers were involved in gangs, was arrested 6:02 p.m. In this case a male sus- In this case unknown suspects folding knife. The suspect threat- gained entry into Game Stop by patrolling the Shell Gas Station and taken to Juvenile Hall. pect entered the store with a ened to stab the employees in the Friday, November 22 breaking into the vacant building located on Alvarado-Niles Rd. at handgun and a bandana over his neck and then ran away. Almaden Blvd. when they ob- At 9:58 p.m., officers stopped face. He ordered the clerk to get next to the store and burrowing Officers responded to Wal- through a shared wall. The bur- served a 16 year old male acting a vehicle on Alvarado-Niles Rd. on the floor and proceeded to the Mart at 8:56 p.m. on an assault very suspicious in the parking lot. for having expired registration. cash register. The suspect re- glars were in the process of load- involving a BB-Gun. In this case ing the merchandise in their The officers contacted the juve- Officers noticed the smell of mar- moved cash from the register and a victim reported that he was nile to make sure he was not a ijuana coming from the vehicle. fled the store. The clerk was not vehicle when they were inter- shopping in the store when he rupted by a security guard. The runaway or in need of assistance. The driver was searched and injured. noticed a male juvenile riding a As officers spoke with the juve- found to have a stolen 9mm Anyone with information on suspects fled in their vehicle. bicycle inside the store. The juve- Officers investigated an assault nile, he suddenly turned and ran handgun tucked in his waistband. any of the above listed cases nile suddenly produced some away. The officers chased the ju- The suspect, Jesse Higgins, was should contact the Investigations that occurred on Alvarado Blvd. type of BB-Gun and shot the vic- near the railroad tracks at 11:42 venile and detained him a short arrested and booked. Division at 510-675-5247. Those tim in the neck. Store security Saturday, November 23 a.m. In this case a female victim distance away. The officers lo- wishing to remain anonymous was called, but the juvenile was cated a loaded .38 caliber hand- Officers investigated a robbery can contact the tips line by call- was walking when she saw a fe- not located. Fortunately the vic- male suspect throwing rocks at gun in the juvenile’s waistband. that occurred at the Subway store ing 510-675-5207 or email tim did not sustain any serious The juvenile, who appears to be located on Alvarado-Niles Rd. at [email protected]. passing motorists. The suspect injuries. Page 38 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013

BY JESSICA NOËL FLOHR

t was in the late 1700s that wine grapes first took root in California soil. Span- Iish missionaries introduced the vines, bringing cuttings from Mexico to produce sacramental wine for the celebration of the Catholic Mass, as well as for common, daily use at mealtime. Although the mis- sions did not survive, the tradition of winemaking in California did. Today, Cali- fornia wines are recognized around the world and proudly stand alongside Euro- pean varieties in restaurants and home wine collections everywhere. There are several wine regions in Cali- fornia, from the South Coast region in San Diego to the Central Valley stretching into the Sierra foothills. Many connoisseurs are familiar with the wines of the North Coast region in Napa and Sonoma, just north of San Francisco. The Central Coast region is in our own backyard, home to the Liver- more Valley Winegrowers Association. With the holiday season fast approaching, the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Associa- years) including a Chardonnay and a spe- If a weekend tour of local wineries isn’t Holiday in the Vineyards tion is hosting its annual “Holiday in the cial Captains Blend. What better way to enough to quench your thirst, be sure to book Saturday, Dec 7 and Sunday, Dec 8 Vineyards” on December 7 and 8. To kick ring in the holiday season than with a new your reservation for Elliston’s “Holiday Man- 12 Noon - 4:30 p.m. off the holiday season, each year for the last bottle of wine? sion Winetaster Dinner.” On the 14th and Elliston Vineyards 20 years local wineries have opened their The mansion at Elliston Vineyards will 21st of December, Elliston will host two pri- 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol doors to wine lovers and holiday shoppers. be open to the public free of charge, with vate dinners for wine enthusiasts; hors d’oeu- (925) 862-2377 Some vineyards have special activities no cost for sampling the new wines. Light vres and champagne round out a four-course www.elliston.com planned, such as caroling or a visit from hors d’oeuvres will be served and holiday meal, each course accompanied by one of El- Free Santa Claus. It’s a great way to get some holi- music will ring through the halls. Gift liston’s new wines. Guests are offered a choice Registration via website preferred but day shopping done and sample a bit of Bay ideas abound at Elliston during this sea- of duck breast, salmon filet, or medallions of not required Area wine country at the same time! sonal celebration; jewelry, candles, and beef alongside in-season vegetables and gor- Elliston Vineyards in Sunol is one of other artisanal vendors are ready and wait- gonzola-filled mashed potatoes. Vegetarians Holiday Mansion Winetaster Dinner over 30 wineries participating in this holi- ing to grant your holiday wishes. In the may request a non-meat option. Advanced Saturdays: Dec. 14 and 21 day celebration. The historic mansion, spirit of the season Elliston, as well as reservations are required for the dinners. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. built in 1890, will be decorated for the other local wineries, will be collecting new, Tickets are available for $85 per person. Elliston Vineyards holidays in traditional Victorian style. As unwrapped toys or monetary donations for Step away from the lines at the mall, 463 Kilkare Road, Sunol part of the festivities, Elliston is introduc- Toys for Tots. The Pleasanton-Livermore take a leisurely tour of local wine country, (925) 862-2377 ing five new wines: a 2004 Zinfandel, a Fire Association will be collecting the do- and greet the holiday season than with a www.elliston.com 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2010 Syrah, nations after the event for the benefit of glass of wine in hand. It’s bound to make Tickets: $85 per person and two non-vintage wines (referring to a local families in need. your celebrations a little brighter! Advance reservations required blend of products from different harvest December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 39

SUBMITTED BY PAMELA ROSEN ors, textures, and sounds from Asia. This beloved Shakespearian tale tells the story of rvington Conservatory Theatre is the marriage of Theseus and his trophy proud to present William Shake- queen Hippolyta, while Oberon and Titania, speare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream king and queen of the fairies, fight their own at Valhalla Theatre in Fremont. This battles. Caught in the crossfire of this other- Iproduction of Shakespeare’s classic tale of worldly dispute are two pairs of lovers and a out for me was the Tale of the Seven A Midsummer Night’s Dream enchanted lovers and mischievous fairies hapless troupe of amateur actors in the forest. Fairies,” said Di Lorenzo. “There were so Thursday – Saturday: has transported itself from Greece to the Their comedic stories are complicated by many elements in that story that matched Dec. 5 – 7 & 12 – 14 forests of Ming Dynasty China (1368- magical forces they cannot begin to compre- with Midsummer’s, I knew that I could 7 p.m. 1644 AD). hend. A brilliant cast of young actors, move the play to ancient China and it Saturday, Dec. 7 & Sunday, Dec. 8 Irvington’s Artistic Director, Scott Di dancers, and traditional Chinese musicians would work beautifully. Being an arts mag- 2:30 p.m. Lorenzo, created the concept to parallel an- take the stage to bring this wonderful piece net school, we’re lucky to have a strong Irvington High School cient Chinese fairy tales similar to A Mid- of work to life. team of talented, dedicated designers, 41800 Blacow Rd, Fremont summer Night’s Dream, and infused the “My future father-in-law has told me artists, and craftspeople at Irvington, so we www.ihsdrama.com delightful comedy with a rich pageant of col- many Chinese tales, and the one that stuck can do it the visual justice it deserves.” Tickets: $10 - $14 December 3, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 40

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