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Moon What’s in a Event honors Festival name? 9/11 heros brings community together Page 39 Page 16 Page 38 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com September 10, 2013 Vol. 12 No. 37 SUBMITTED BY OHLONE COLLEGE fiesta of colorful dancing and vibrant music repre- A senting the magnificent variety that Mexican culture has to offer will transform the stage at Ohlone College as Ballet Folk- lorico Mexicano (BFM) presents a full mariachi band and a lively continued on page 18 SUBMITTED BY BOLDLY ME Boldly Me is excited to present our first “Water Gala” at Aqua Adventure Water Park in Fremont on Saturday, September 14. Aqua Adventure is the perfect place for Boldly Me, with a semi private area that will be sectioned off for people who would like to enjoy the warmth of the sun, relax, play, and be who they naturally are. The “Water Gala” is meant to be a critical part in the healing process of building self-esteem and public awareness around physical differences. The event allows people SUBMITTED BY SHERYL KNUDSON to share and educate others on different conditions from which people silently suffer. One of the most active members of the community has professed that fear of judg- Music, Food and fun are on the menu of Taste of Union City Food Blues & World ment and rejection due to psoriasis has stopped him from swimming and enjoying Music Festival Saturday, September 14. Offering three stages of musical headliners and cul- the water. This is a problem we can fix as a community from the inside out and the tural entertainment, the festival also includes a job fair for Veterans. Festival producer E.C. outside in. The “Water Gala” is intended to: educate oneself, educate the public, and Scott says, “No longer will we just keep the blues alive but give comfort food to the soul.” practice letting go of fear. As a community, we can show support for those who A highlight of the festivities will be a municipal cooking challenge pitting local leaders silently struggle for acceptance; to let them know they are loved and accepted. in a spirited competition. Dignitaries will use their culinary skills to win the coveted “Many people are terrified to get in a bathing suit and play publicly at a pool be- Golden Skillet Award. Cooking classes, family game area with rides for children, car show cause they fear judgment, ‘I’m too big, too small, too bald, too hairy, too freckled, and chance to win a new 2013 Chevy Volt, round out the day’s activities. continued on page 40 continued on page 39 INDEX Classified. 28 Kid Scoop . 29 Sports . 30 Subscribe . 14 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 34 Mind Twisters . 36 Contact Us . 27 Obituary . 36 Bookmobile Schedule . 22 Editorial/Opinion . 27 Protective Services . 8 Business . 12 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 32 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE September 10, 2013 forms of regular mild exercise often are beneficial. If one is overweight, losing weight can help. Osteoarthritis can’t be cured, Dr. Velkuru noted, nor can joint damage be reversed. The goal of treatment is to reduce pain and improve the function of the affected joints. Most often, this is possible with a mixture of physical meas- ures (exercise, for example) medications and sometimes, surgery. Physical measures can include weight loss and exercise. Excess weight places stress on one’s knee joints, hips and lower back. Exer- cise improves muscle strength, decreasing joint pain and stiffness and lowering the any of us feel the onset of aging The other common form of arthritis is chance of disability from osteoarthritis. with the stiffening of our joints. Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune dis- Support or “assistive” devices, such as Knees, hips, hands and other ease in which the body’s own defense sys- braces or a walking cane, also can be helpful M in daily activities. Heat or cold therapy can joints may show signs of arthritis as we tem does not work properly and starts age. There are several different forms of attacking the lining of the joints. Gout is relieve symptoms for a short time. Other al- arthritis but the most prevalent types in- a painful and potentially disabling form of ternative treatments, such as massage, clude Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid arthritis. Gout affects more than 3 million acupuncture and chiropractic manipulation can relieve pain for a short period of time. arthritis (RA) and Gout. Osteoarthritis is Americans. Gout occurs when excess uric Severe forms of arthritis can affect a person’s abil- by far the most common type of arthritis acid (a normal waste product) collects in ity to perform simple activities like walking or However, they can be expensive and require that mainly affects middle-aged to elderly the body, and needle-like urate crystals de- dressing. To learn more about the impact of arthri- repeated treatments. The long-term benefits population. Osteoarthritis can occur to- posit in the joints. tis, how to live with it and to explore the manage- of these alternative treatments are unproven ment options to relieve some of the symptoms, but are under study. gether with other types of arthritis. To learn more about the impact of arthri- bring your lunch for a free “Lunch and Learn” sem- We commonly refer to osteoarthritis as tis, how to live with it and to explore the inar from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Septem- Drug therapy depends on the type of “wear and tear” of our joints but os- management options to relieve some of the ber 18. The program, “Living with Arthritis”, will arthritis. Treatment can vary from simple be held in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Audito- teoarthritis is not limited to just wear and symptoms, bring your lunch and join Dr. over the counter medications like topical rium at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. Register creams and gels, oral pain relievers and tear but is a disease of the entire joint, in- Velkuru at a free “Lunch and Learn” seminar at whhs.com/event or call (800) 963-7070. volving the cartilage, joint lining, liga- from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Septem- prescription medications that can suppress ments and bone, according to Dr. Vani ber 18. The program, “Living with Arthri- “It is important for individuals to un- the immune system from attacking the Velkuru, a Fremont Rheumatologist and tis”, will be held in the Conrad E. Anderson, derstand what they can do to manage the joints. Corticosteroids (“steroids”) help re- member of the Washington Hospital med- M.D. Auditorium, 2500 Mowry Avenue effects of arthritis, and to keep active since duce inflammation and may be injected ical staff. (Washington West) in Fremont. it is easy just to slow down and not move into painful joints. Also available are in- About 27 million Americans are living Since arthritis is one of the leading causes because of the discomfort and pain,” Dr. jectable joint lubricants. Other widely with osteoarthritis, Dr. Velkuru notes. of disability in our population, the purpose of Velkuru said. “The more severe forms of used supplements are glucosamine/chon- The lifetime risk of developing OA of the the luncheon program is to educate partici- arthritis can affect a person’s ability to per- droitin sulfate, calcium with vitamin D, knee is about 46 percent and the hip is 25 pants about arthritis. The discussion will form simple activities like walking, dress- and omega-3 fatty acids. percent, according to long-term studies cover topics like identifying the red flags of ing and other activities of daily living.” sponsored by the Centers for Disease Con- arthritis, when to seek medical help, medica- In managing arthritis it is essential to continued on page 9 trol and Prevention and the National Insti- tions for arthritis, and how to prevent long- keep moving to keep the discomfort or tutes of Health. term disability from the disease. pain under control. Walking and other 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 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 9/10/13 9/11/13 9/12/13 9/13/13 9/14/13 9/15/13 916/13 12:00 PM 12:00 AM Living Well with Movement Disorders, Strengthen Your Back! Heel Problems and Hip Pain in the Young and Your Concerns InHealth: Diabetes: Overcoming Parkinson's Disease, Learn to Improve Your 12:30 PM Treatment Options Middle-Aged Adult Sun Protection Challenges Tremors and Epilepsy Back Fitness 12:30 AM Community Based Senior Supportive Services 1:00 PM Minimally Invasive 1:00 AM Treatment for Common Women's Health Confer- Women's Health Gynecologic Conditions Voices InHealth: Healthy Minimally Invasive Surgery Women's Health ence: Can Lifestyle Reduce Conference: Age Conference: Age 1:30 PM Pregnancy for Lower Back Disorders Appropriate Screenings 1:30 AM Women's Health Confer- the Risk of Cancer? Appropriate Screenings ence: Aging Gracefully Do You Have Sinus 2:00 PM Problems? 2:00 AM Strengthen Your Back! Diabetes Matters: Top Learn to Improve Your 2:30 PM Foods for Heart Health Back Fitness Don't Let Back Pain 2:30 AM Washington Township Washington Township Sideline You Washington Township Health Care District Health Care District Health Care District 3:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting Shingles Board Meeting 3:00 AM August 14th, 2013 August 14th, 2013 Minimally Invasive August 14th, 2013 3:30 PM Surgery for Lower Back 3:30 AM Disorders Raising Awareness About Stroke 4:00 PM Get Back On Your