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Makeup Bay Area Running Dead master Science Fun Run & shares Festival Walk special offers Day effects of Discovery techniques Page 16 Page 44 Page 21 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com October 18, 2016 Vol. 15 No. 41 SUBMITTED BY ANDREW J.L. CARY Ardenwood’s spooky witch— along with the silly pirates, ghosts, goblins, giant pumpkins, and the Chance Gang—will once again be haunting the woods at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Climb aboard the “Haunted Railroad” for a fun ride through the dark forest of Ardenwood. The entire family will enjoy the ghoulishly grand, continued on page 43 Billy Bones: Photos by Bill Wissel Photo by Mateo Leon Valencia SUBMITTED BY FRIENDS OF Woo recently competed in the National compe- SPEED CUBERS tition and accomplished the amazing feat of solving 18 cubes while blindfolded. He will be PHOTOS BY DEXTER CHAN competing at Hayward’s Rubik’s Rumble. “We thank the City of Hayward for their Elite cubers in the Bay Area are returning to partnership,” said April Chan, Founding Board Hayward City Hall to show off their incredible BY CYNDY PATRICK illustrator José Guadalupe Posada who Member of Friends of Speed Cubers. “Friends cube solving skills at “Rubik’s Rumble 2016,” created his famous work of art of Speed Cubers aims to introduce cubing to an exciting event sponsored by the City of Colorful altars, sugar skulls, flowers “La Calavera Catrina” (“The Elegant diverse populations, and Hayward is the most Hayward and Friends of Speed Cubers. and music will liven up Old Town Skull”) meant as a parody of the diverse city in the U.S. The city has been sup- Spectators are welcome and admission is free Newark this Sunday at their sixth Mexican upper-class. Catrinas are portive of not only the competition, but also for non-competitors. annual “Dia de los Muertos now a prominent part of Day of the by promoting cube solving to kids as a wel- In 2015, the first year of the competition, Celebration.” Families will gather to Dead celebrations. come respite from a world dominated by cell approximately 1,000 competitors and spectators celebrate and connect with the spirits Newark Councilwoman phones and other electronic devices.” attended. The results of the competition were of their friends and family who have Sucy Collazo organized the Rubik’s Rumble will be a family-friendly jaw dropping. The first place finisher, Riley moved on from this world. celebration, which is sponsored by event with elements of breakneck competi- Woo, solved the cube in just 9.08 seconds with There will be beautifully decorated Avanzando (advancement), a non-profit organization created by second place competitor, Richard Jay Apagar, continued on page 4 Catrinas, the costumed female Jr., at 9.63, just fractions of a second behind. skeletons made famous by Mexican continued on page 13 INDEX Classified. 41 It’s a date . 23 Public Notices. 38 Arts & Entertainment . 23 Community Bulletin Board . 28 Kid Scoop . 20 Real Estate. 17 Contact Us . 33 Mind Twisters . 12 Sports . 30 Bookmobile Schedule . 25 Editorial/Opinion . 33 Obituary . 34 Subscribe . 29 Business . 8 Home & Garden . 15 Protective Services . 37 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 18, 2016 f you live in the Tri-City Area, day to have a relatively simple, On the day of the test, you Washington Hospital has painless ultrasound study that should not eat any foods that Imany ways of caring for could save your life,” might contribute to gassiness in your health and well-being. For Dr. Mehigan continued. your abdominal area. Wear light, example, it offers a myriad of If you have an AAA, medical comfortable clothing. prevention-oriented health management and treatment can Each year, about 150 local education classes and screenings, help prevent it from rupturing. residents attend Washington often at no cost to you. Depending on its size and how Hospital’s free AAA screening, Free abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) screenings are being offered to community On Oct. 29, the Hospital fast it is growing, the aneurysm and about 10 to 15 are found to members on Saturday, Oct. 29. Pre-registration is required by calling (800) 963-7070. will continue its longstanding can be monitored or surgery may have an AAA. They are referred The screenings will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, MD, tradition of offering free be performed to repair it. to their personal physician for Auditorium at Washington West, 2500 Mowry Ave. in Fremont. abdominal aortic aneurysm Free screening further evaluation and possible Township Medical Foundation, as began participating in the (AAA) screenings. AAA is a treatment. If they don’t have a well as cardiologist Ash Jain, MD, screening when he came to the The screening will be held common, potentially deadly doctor, they will be offered will again volunteer their time on Tri-City Area four years ago. on Saturday, Oct. 29, from condition that often goes assistance in getting one. the day of the screening. After you 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the undetected because it has no “Things usually go like have been screened, one of the Conrad E. Anderson, MD, Learn more. symptoms. doctors will meet with you person- Auditorium of the Washington clockwork and there is generally “AAA is called the silent killer ally to discuss the results of the test To learn more about the West building next to Washing- no waiting, as the test is very fast because someone can be and answer your questions. free AAA screening sponsored ton Hospital in Fremont. and simple,” explained completely unaware they have the Dr. Mehigan. “It’s a very Dr. Jain is a nationally known by Washington Hospital and The event is being sponsored condition until the aneurysm— congenial atmosphere and we cardiologist who has a special Fremont Bank Foundation, call again this year by the Fremont which is a bulge in the wall of the even offer free cookies.” interest in treating vascular (800) 963-7070. To find out Bank Foundation. The bank’s body’s main artery—ruptures. Occasionally, the ultrasound disease and aneurysms. He and more about AAA, visit founder, Morris Hyman, had This is a dramatic event that detects other, unexpected condi- Dr. Mehigan, who is chair of heart.org, the website of the an aortic aneurysm a number of can quickly lead to death,” said tions, like gallstones or hernia. Vascular Surgery at Washington American Heart Association, years ago that was treated vascular surgeon John Thomas Again, the person is referred back Hospital and professor of vascular and search under Conditions. surgically by Dr. Mehigan. Mehigan, MD. “A routine exam to their personal doctor for care. medicine at Stanford, have volun- To learn more about in your doctor’s office will not To participate in the Washington Hospital, go to Doctors volunteer teered at the AAA screening ever detect the aneurysm.” screening, you must first since the Hospital began offering whhs.com. To find out more “The upcoming free screening pre-register. No walk-ins will be Dr. Mehigan and vascular the free service. Dr. Herscu, who about Washington Township is an opportunity for you to take accepted on the day of the event. surgeon Gabriel Herscu, MD, is specially trained in the manage- Medical Foundation, go to just a few minutes out of your To register, call (800) 963-7070. both members of Washington ment of complex aneurysms, mywtmf.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 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 10/18/16 10/19/16 10/20/16 10/21/16 10/22/16 10/2316 10/24/16 Family Caregiver Diabetes Matters: 12:00 PM Colon Cancer: Pre- Series: Caregiving Diabetes & Polycystic 12:00 AM vention & Treatment Hip Pain in the Young Nerve Compression Vertigo & Dizziness: From A Distance and Middle-Aged Ovarian Syndrome Sidelined by Back Pain? 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