Morrie Apples take brings humor Block party center stage and insight to celebrates at Garin Chanticleers Union City’s festival east side Page 40 Page 11 Page 14 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com September 6, 2016 Vol. 15 No. 35 SUBMITTED BY CAROLYNE ROHRIG Who hasn’t dreamed of becoming an astronaut? Of floating, bouncing, and doing somersaults in zero gravity? Of eating freeze-dried spaghetti and meatballs? Of looking out the spacecraft’s windows and peering down at the earth below? The Newark Days’ theme this year is “Voyage to the Stars” and continued on page 6 Bill Stone, of All State Insurance, is the mastermind who created this event eight years ago. thousands of participants throughout the state who will help remove trash accumulating on California’s beaches and inland waterways. In 2015, more than 68,300 volunteers joined the half-day effort, ridding California of more than 1.1 million pounds of trash. Only a small amount of marine debris BY PHILIP KOBYLARZ enters waterways directly. The vast majority PHOTOS COURTESY OF UNION CITY LIONS CLUB of litter found in the ocean—up to 80 per- SUBMITTED BY ALAMEDA COUNTY cent—originates inland, where it is carried Normally, lions roam the African veldt for prey. This is not so for the Union City CLEAN WATER PROGRAM by rainwater, street runoff and wind into Lions who, like the glorious beasts they are named after, will provide a feast for our PHOTOS COURTESY OF the storm drain system. From there litter local pride of community do-gooders. The 2016 “Lions Club Restaurant Stroll” is BARBARA SILVA travels into creeks, the bay and the ocean, a food and drink fest that features local restaurants’ participation in an evening as stormwater generally does not pass walkabout meant to bring the community together and offer the opportunity to Volunteers throughout Alameda County through a water treatment plant. Litter help others both here and abroad. are preparing for the 32nd annual poses a hazard to marine wildlife, entan- Bill Stone, of All State Insurance, is the mastermind who created this event eight “California Coastal Cleanup Day” gling and poisoning animals that mistake years ago. The Union City Lions Club needed an opportunity to raise funds for their scheduled for Saturday, September 17. the items for food. charitable work. Locally, they assist people who cannot afford vision and hearing The event is expected to draw tens of continued on page 37 continued on page 19 INDEX Classified. 27 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 34 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 36 Kid Scoop . 18 Real Estate. 15 Contact Us . 29 Mind Twisters . 16 Sports . 26 Bookmobile Schedule . 25 Editorial/Opinion . 29 Obituary . 30 Subscribe . 25 Business . 8 Home & Garden . 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE September 6, 2016 Learn About Sepsis—Knowing the early signs can help save lives ou may have heard of a • people with weakened immune medical condition called systems Y sepsis. But, do you know • children and infants how serious it can be, what the • the elderly symptoms are, or who can be affected? You are also at increased risk of getting sepsis if you have a The Sepsis Alliance states chronic illness, like diabetes, that sepsis is “the body’s AIDS, cancer, or kidney or liver overwhelming and life-threaten- disease, or if you have suffered a ing response to infection which severe burn or physical trauma. can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death.” Severe sepsis Two well-known victims of strikes more than one million sepsis were Muppets creator Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Americans every year. This is Jim Henson, who died at age 53 To learn more about sepsis’ signs and symptoms, attend the Tuesday, September 27, seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Conrad E. more than the number of after having pneumonia, and Anderson, MD, Auditorium (Washington West, 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont). To register for the free seminar, visit whhs.com/events or call (800) 963-7070. Americans who die annually from Pope John Paul II, who died prostate cancer, breast cancer and at age 84 after a urinary tract Centers for Disease Control Tuesday, Sept. 27 from “When it comes to sepsis, AIDS combined, according to infection. (CDC) states sepsis starts outside 1 to 3 p.m. in the Conrad E. timing can make all the differ- the National Institute of General “Sepsis, or septicemia, is one of the hospital nearly 80 percent Anderson, MD, Auditorium of ence to the outcome,” added Medical Sciences (NIGMS). The of the most common reasons of the time. That is why it is im- the Washington West building Dr. Agcaoili. “We should think of Institute also reports that the Americans go to the hospital. portant to build public awareness next to Washington Hospital. this condition as a time-sensitive number of cases of sepsis in the It can be very deadly,” said about the signs and symptoms of Dr. Agcaoili and Katie Choy, illness, the way we do with stroke U.S. is on the rise. Carmencita Agcaoili, MD, this potentially deadly condition. RN, the Hospital’s senior director or heart attack.” Certain infections and germs medical director of Critical Care Free sepsis seminar of nursing practice and educa- Reducing the sepsis are more likely to lead to sepsis. at Washington Hospital. “But, During September—Sepsis tion, will lead the class. For more death rate These include infections of the if sepsis is diagnosed in the early Awareness Month—you can information or to reserve your Sepsis is unpredictable. It lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, stages, the chances for survival learn more about sepsis at a free spot, go online to whhs.com and can develop rapidly and get skin and gut. are better.” community seminar called click on “Events.” Then, select worse very quickly. It is a major Although many people “Learn about Signs & Symptoms “September 27” on the calendar Anyone can get sepsis. Those continued on page 5 who are most vulnerable are: with sepsis are hospitalized, the of Sepsis.” It will be held on or, call (800) 963-7070. 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 9/6/16 9/7/16 9/8/16 9/9/16 9/10/16 9/11/16 9/12/16 Partnering with Your 12:00 PM Diabetes Matters: Dia- Strengthen Your Back Voices InHealth: Medi- 12:00 AM Vertigo & Dizziness: cine Safety for Children Doctor to Improve Nerve Compression betes & Heart Disease What You Need to Diabetes Control 12:30 PM Disorders of the Arm Know 12:30 AM Superbugs: Are Raising Awareness Preventive We Winning the About Stroke Preventive 1:00 PM Diabetes Matters: Healthcare Germ War? Healthcare 1:00 AM Type 1.5 Diabetes Screening for Family Caregiver Alzheimer's Disease Screening for Adults Series: Panel Adults 1:30 PM e Discussion Diabetes Matters: 1:30 AM Advance Healthcar Planning Insulin: Everything You Want to Know Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower 2:00 PM Eating for Heart 2:00 AM Back Disorders Washington Health & Blood The Real Impact of Women's Center: Pressure Control Hearing Loss & the 2:30 PM Cancer Genetic Washington Latest Options for 2:30 AM Counseling Washington Township Health From One Second Treatment Washington Township Health Dietary Treatment to Care District to the Next Township Health 3:00 PM Care District Care District Treat Celiac Disease Board Meeting Inside Washington 3:00 AM Board Meeting August 10, 2016 Board Meeting August 10, 2016 Learn About Hospital: The August 10, 2016 Arthritis: Do I Have Green Team 3:30 PM Nutrition for a One of 100 Types? Cognitive Family Caregiver Series: Recog- 3:30 AM Healthy Life Assessment As nizing the Need to Transition to You Age a Skilled Nursing Facility 4:00 PM Learn About the Inside Washington Hospi- 4:00 AM Family Caregiver New Treatment Signs & Symptoms of Series: Caregiving Options for tal: Advanced Treatment Urinary Incontinence Heart Sepsis in Women: What You From A Distance Deep Venous Chronic Sinusitis of Aneurysms 4:30 PM Irregularities Thrombosis Family Caregiver 4:30 AM Need to Know Not A Superficial Series: Coping as a Good Fats vs. Heart Healthy Caregiver Eating After Surgery Problem: Varicose 5:00 PM Bad Fats Veins & Chronic 5:00 AM Learn How to Eating for Heart Health and Beyond by Reducing Sodium Venous Disease Eat Better! Knee Pain & Learn If You Are at 5:30 PM Diabetes Matters: Learn Exercises to Help Replacement Risk for Liver 5:30 AM Snack Attack Understanding Labs to Im- Lower Your Blood Pressure Low Back Pain Keys to Healthy Eyes Disease prove Diabetes Management and Slow Your Heart Rate 6:00 PM Diabetes Matters: Under- 6:00 AM standing Labs to Improve Sports Medicine Don't Let Hip Pain Run Diabetes Management Program: Youth Relieving Back Pain: 6:30 PM Preventive You Down Sports Injuries Washington Washington Know Your Options 6:30 AM Healthcare Screening Township Health Township Health for Adults Sidelined by Back Care District Care District 7:00 PM Pain? Get Back in Board Meeting Board Meeting Family Caregiver Series: 7:00 AM the Game August 10, 2016 August 10, 2016 Nutrition for the How Healthy Are Caregiver 7:30 PM Your Lungs? Preventive Family Caregiver Acetaminophen 7:30 AM Healthcare Living with Arthritis Series: Legal & Overuse Danger