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Don’t Sink your Ohlone waste your teeth into bands e-waste a terrifying offer three tale concerts in November Page 38 Page 5 Page 39 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com October 28, 2014 Vol. 13 No. 43 BY WILLIAM MARSHAK hat should be done with a parcel of land, infused with historical significance and bearing remnants of W that magnificent history? Public, private and non- profit organizations including the City of Fremont, Math/Science Nucleus, commercial interests and citizen groups such as Local Ecology and Agriculture (LEAF) are determined to find out. A series of workshops and discussions is in progress about the best methods to recognize contributions of ancestors, pioneers and agriculture and horticulture innovators who previously occupied the property. Joyce Blueford of Math/Science Nucleus says the historical and educational impacts are “overwhelming.” continued on page 47 1st Place - Rick Brandt, “Island Storm” BY ARATHI SATISH Photography influences not only the lives of people in society but helps build its structure as well. The much awaited 21st annual “Juried Photography Ex- hibit” will open on Saturday, November 1 in Fremont Main Library’s Fukaya Ofrendas (altars) are designed in memory of Room. Photographs selected by a panel of judges will be on display from No- PHOTOS COURTESY OF the deceased and may include photographs and vember 2 to December 6 in the Library’s reading area behind the main desk on CHRISTINE BENDER symbols of saints and/or the individual being the first floor. Fremont Cultural Arts Council (FCAC) is assisted by the Com- AND MEXICO TORTILLA FACTORY remembered, flowers, food, and candles. Fami- munity Services Department of the City of Fremont in this joint venture. lies visit graves and decorate them with flowers According to Exhibit Chairman Gregory Scott Smith, “Pablo Picasso said: ‘Every The end of October marks Halloween; and candles. Celebrations can be social gather- child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.’ The arts kids and adults dress up in the spookiest, ings that last for hours as family members share and culture illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world; life without most creative way possible. Over the years, good memories and offer prayers for their loved libraries, museums, theatres and galleries, would be sterile. Experiencing a work of Halloween has transformed from seemingly ones. Some of the Día de los Muertos celebra- art opens doors to new endless groups of kids knocking on doors tions in the greater Tri-City area include: thoughts, ideas, and ways of yelling “Trick or Treat” to house parties, cos- looking at our lives and the tume contests and civic gatherings. Another FREMONT world. The FCAC annual Ju- tradition, celebrated at the same time of year, ried Photography is an oppor- is focused on spirits as well, but instead of Altars will be displayed all over Niles and tunity to experience and be those which may be frightful or fanciful, it is at Uptown Gallery (37275 Niles Blvd), enriched by the work of tal- dedicated to the remembrance of dearly loved where altar walk maps are available. The ented local photographers.” and honored family members that have opening ceremony will feature the Ollin passed on. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Anahuac Aztec Dancing Group, who will be Alexander Hernandez, “Resurrec- Dead) is celebrated in many parts of the tion of a Ghost” calling the ancestors and blessing the event. A world: Mexico, Europe, Latin America, Philippines, and the United States. continued on page 38 continued on page 23 INDEX Classified. 34 It’s a date . 25 Public Notices. 44 Arts & Entertainment . 25 Community Bulletin Board . 43 Kid Scoop . 21 Real Estate. 19 Contact Us . 33 Mind Twisters . 22 Sports . 30 Bookmobile Schedule . 27 Editorial/Opinion . 33 Obituary . 35 Subscribe . 09 Business . 10 Home & Garden . 17 Protective Services . 41 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE October 28, 2014 A healthy weigh, eating right and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Focuses on Prevention exercise are obody wants to hear the words “Being obese significantly increases important “you have breast cancer.” But ac- your chances of dying from breast cancer,” Ncording to the American Cancer said Alvari, citing the ASCO study. “Diet to reducing Society, one in eight women will get that and exercise can help to keep your BMI diagnosis at some point in her lifetime. (Body Mass Index) in a healthy range. A While men can also get breast cancer, it’s BMI above 30 is considered obese; 18.5 to the risk much more common in women. 24.9 is the normal range.” October is National Breast Cancer Aware- Barriers to Healthy Living ness Month, a good time to focus on ways to In this hectic, fast-paced world we live of breast reduce your risk for the disease. According to in, there are a lot of barriers to exercising a recent position paper by the American So- and eating right, Alvari acknowledged. But cancer. ciety of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), main- there are so many benefits to living a taining a healthy weight is critical. Other healthy lifestyle. lifestyle factors like eating right and getting “Don’t say I will do it later, because plenty of exercise are also important. later usually never comes,” she told the “According to the American Institute group. “Forget about working out. ‘Work- minutes, or gardening for a half hour. Just than a 12-inch plate, which holds 500 for Cancer Research, 38 percent of breast out’ and ‘exercise’ can inspire creative make sure your physical activities add up more calories than the smaller plate. cancer cases could be prevented through avoidance. The trick to making it part of a to an hour. “You need to fill that small plate with a lifestyle changes,” said Kim Alvari, a regis- healthy lifestyle is never calling it working In addition to helping you keep your lot of fruits and vegetables,” she said. “Your tered dietitian and director of Food and out. Once you stop calling it an exercise weight under control and prevent breast plate of food should be very colorful.” Nutrition Services at Washington Hospi- plan, you will discover that feeling healthy cancer, she said scientific evidence about She said in addition to eating plenty of tal. “That means eating right, exercising, knocks down the roadblocks that pre- other benefits of exercise is mounting. fruits and vegetables, it’s important to eat and maintaining a healthy weight.” vented you from moving in the first place. Studies show that exercise stimulates brain lean meats, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Alvari recently encouraged women to Nothing tastes as good as being fit and development, boosts your mood and de- Avoid fast food and other processed foods make these lifestyle changes when she healthy feels.” creases depression, relieves stress and anxi- as well as sugary snacks and drinks. spoke at Washington Hospital’s Think Alvari recommends moving your body ety, and helps you sleep better. “Diets don’t work,” Alvari said. “You Pink event, held every year during Breast an hour a day, which she points out is only Eating Right have to think about it as a new way of eat- Cancer Awareness Month. The free event 4 percent of your day. You don’t have to do Portion control is important when it ing. There is room for small indulgences, provides women with the latest informa- it all at once. That could mean taking a comes to eating right. Alvari encouraged tion on breast health. 10-minute walk, riding your bike for 20 the group to use a nine-inch plate rather continued on page 5 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 10/28/14 10/29/14 10/30/14 10/31/14 11/01/14 11/02/14 11/03/14 12:00 PM What Are Your Vital Signs 12:00 AM Strengthen Your Back! Telling You? Deep Venous Superbugs: Are We Hip Pain in the Young and Heel Problems and Learn to Improve Your 12:30 PM Thrombosis Winning the Germ War? 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Your Concerns InHealth: Important Immunizations 2:30 PM Foods for Heart Health Get Back in the Game Sun Protection for Healthy Adults Washington Township 2:30 AM Washington Township Washington Township Health Care District Health Care District Health Care District Board Meeting 3:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting October 8th, 2014 3:00 AM October 8th, 2014 October 8th, 2014 Voices InHealth: GERD & Your Risk of Voices InHealth: Bras for Where Have All The Cyberbullying - The New 3:30 PM Esophageal Cancer Body & Soul Patients Gone? 3:30 AM Schoolyard Bully 4:00 PM Your Concerns InHealth: 4:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Decisions in End of Life & Heart Disease Care Arthritis: Do I Have One Living with Heart Failure Do You Suffer From Deep Venous Thrombosis 4:30 PM Women's