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Have a merry East Bay Crippsmas! Music at the Mission ‘Love Regional Triangle’ Parks Insert in Page 40 this issue Page 32 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com December 9, 2014 Vol. 13 No. 49 SUBMITTED BY YOKO’S DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY PHOTOS BY ERIN LAMOYNE his year marks the tenth anniversary of Yoko’s Dance and Performing Arts Acad- T emy’s “Nutcracker” production. In 2005, Yoko Young, founder of the academy, choreo- graphed the full ballet for her dancers to perform on stage for Fremont and its surrounding commu- nities. She loved the holiday tradition of “The Nutcracker” and wanted local children and adults to be able to experience it. Sadly, at the end of Oc- tober last year Yoko passed away. She had always been an active and beloved member of Fremont, so Mayor Bill Harrison declared December 15 Yoko Young Day for the City of Fremont. Eighty-five student dancers, ages 5 to 18, will carry on Yoko’s much-loved tradition with three performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Ohlone College Smith Center on December 13 and 14. The role of Clara will be performed by Celeste Kay Lau, Kristin Leung, and Erin Wengrow; the continued on page 12 This free performance (no tickets are necessary) is sponsored by the Fremont Bank Foundation. SUBMITTED BY JIM CARTER Claus. So be certain to bring the kids and grandkids – they’ll love it. njoy an evening of holiday music This free performance (no tickets are provided free of charge by the Tri- necessary) is sponsored by the Fremont E City area’s 50-musician symphony, Bank Foundation. As the Newark Sym- the Newark Symphonic Winds (NSW). phonic Winds is a nonprofit corporation, On Saturday, December 13, NSW cele- donations are always welcome. brates its 10th annual free “Holiday Con- Toys for Tots Concert: cert and Sing-Along” under the direction A NSW ‘Toys for Tots’ concert will be of Richard Wong. performed the following afternoon in col- Listen to wonderfully performed laboration with League of Volunteers arrangements that will include a Beatles (LOV). First performed for LOV in medley; a bit of Disney for the kid in all March 2008 as part of the traditional of us; a tribute to Harry James, the great concert series, NSW has included this SUBMITTED BY NICKY MORA jazz trumpeter and composer; a reading, concert in their schedule ever since. The PHOTOS COURTESY OF OAKLAND ZOO ARCHIVES set to music, of “‘Twas the Night before admission “fee” is a new, unwrapped toy. Toys collected at the concert are part of Christmas”; some of the best tunes by Oakland Zoo has plugged in its “ZooLights,” a festival of holiday lights running from LOV’s annual toy drive, going on now Alan Silvestri; “Midnight Sleighride” December 5 through January 4. Hundreds of thousands of sparkling LED lights illumi- through December 19. Collections have from Prokofiev’s “Troika”; a fast-paced nate the zoo and night sky to celebrate a holiday tradition. This year’s light display features taken place at NewPark Mall, Classic Celtic Carol that will get you dancing and designs by Impact Lighting and music powered by KMVQ, 99.7 Now. Cruisers, and Pacific Commons, whose many more. Also performing will be the Dozens of colorfully lit animal-themed structures are situated throughout the zoo for drive runs through December 17. Newark Saxophone Quartet and, in addi- families to enjoy, and Santa’s sleigh will arrive from the North Pole (please check Oakland tion, the traditional community sing- along and a visit by Santa and Mrs. continued on page 5 continued on page 20 INDEX Classified. 30 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 35 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 37 Kid Scoop . 16 Real Estate. 17 Contact Us . 29 Mind Twisters . 18 Sports . 26 Bookmobile Schedule . 23 Editorial/Opinion . 29 Obituary . 31 Subscribe . 15 Business . 10 Home & Garden . 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 9, 2014 Healing a Stubborn Wound his spring, Michael Haysbert of Fremont had a persistent infection in his right leg. The original cause of the infection was unclear but when it continued long past a normal Thealing time, his primary physician referred him to the Washington Center for Wound Healing and Hyper- baric Medicine. The Center specializes in determining why difficult wounds aren’t healing and what treat- ments might be required to promote faster healing and avoid further complications. At the Wound Center, Mr. Haysbert was seen by sev- eral wound specialists who specialize in a wide range of treatment modalities. Dr. Gabriel Herscu, a vascular sur- geon, determined that Mr. Haysbert’s wound-healing problem was partially a result of a narrowing of a vein fur- ther up his right leg, near the groin area, which restricted blood circulation in the leg. A skin graft was done to begin the wound closure process. To complete the treat- ment, Dr. Herscu inserted a stent to open the vein. “Everyone at the Wound Center was great in working to determine why my infection wasn’t healing and then, once the source was determined, to fix the problem,” Mr. Haysbert says. “I’m very grateful to Dr. Herscu and the After receiving treatment at the Washington Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, Michael Haysbert’s persistent leg infection on other wound specialists for finding the source of my prob- his right leg is completely healed. lems and fixing them.” Mr. Haysbert, a diabetic, had previously had his left leg Because of the variety of sources of wound issues, the ber, breathing 100 percent pure oxygen. The air pressure amputated because of diabetic-related foot problems. So, Wound Center offers a multi-disciplinary team of wound- in the chamber is twice the normal atmospheric pressure he says, “having my right leg healthy is very important. care experts including plastic and reconstructive surgeons, at sea level. The air one breathes normally contains only That leg is totally healed now and I can walk just fine.” a general surgeon, a podiatrist, an infectious disease physi- 21 percent oxygen. According to Dr. Herscu, “a number of health prob- cian, vascular surgeons and an urologist. The clinical staff The amount of oxygen the blood carries with hyper- lems can cause wounds not to heal, including diabetes, in- includes four certified wound nurses, two licensed voca- baric pressure increases dramatically — up to 10 times as fection, arterial disease, venous disease, neuropathy, and tional nurses, a certified hyperbaric oxygen technician and much as normal. The oxygen stimulates the immune sys- inflammatory conditions.” an office coordinator. tem to kill bacteria and releases the body’s own “growth Some less-common wounds treated at the Center in- The Wound Center also offers hyperbaric oxygen ther- factors” that promote wound healing. Oxygen also stimu- clude those resulting from complications of radiation ther- apy (HBO) which, when used in conjunction with other lates the development of new blood vessels into the apy for cancer, non-healing surgical sites for skin grafts or treatments, can make a significant difference for chronic wound area. other reconstructive surgeries, infections in the bone wound patients who have a compromised blood supply or For more information about the Washington Center known as osteomyelitis, and wounds complicated by an resistant infecitons. for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, visit autoimmune disorder called vasculitis that causes inflam- Hyperbaric means increased pressure, so, in HBO, the www.whhs.com/wound. To schedule a regular appoint- mation of the blood vessels, Dr. Herscu explained. patient is enclosed inside a pressurized clear acrylic cham- ment, call (510) 248-1520. 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 12/09/14 12/10/14 12/11/14 12/12/14 12/13/14 12/14/14 12/15/14 12:00 PM Do You Suffer From 12:00 AM Breathing Problems? Learn If You Are at Risk GERD & Your Risk of Chronic Obstructive Deep Venous Thrombosis Kidney Transplants 12:30 PM Community Based for Liver Disease Esophageal Cancer Pulmonary Disease or Treatment Options for 12:30 AM Senior Supportive Asthma Knee Problems Services 1:00 PM 1:00 AM What Are Your Vital Signs Surgical Treatment of Diabetes Matters: Dietary Telling You? Obstructive Sleep Apnea Learn About Nutrition for Do You Have Sinus Supplements: What You 1:30 PM a Healthy Life Problems? Cataracts and Diabetic Need To Know 1:30 AM Snack Attack Eye Conditions Keeping Your Heart Eating for Heart Health & 2:00 PM Diabetes Matters: What on the Right Beat Blood Pressure Control 2:00 AM to Expect When Hospi- talized with Diabetes 2:30 PM Washington Township Washington Township Washington Township Learn Exercises to Help 2:30 AM Health Care District Varicose Veins and Health Care District Health Care District Board Meeting Chronic Venous Disease Board Meeting Lower Your Blood Pressure Board Meeting Dietary Treatment to November 12th, 2014 November 12th, 2014 and Slow Your Heart Rate Important Immunizations November 12th, 2014 3:00 PM Treat Celiac Disease for Healthy Adults 3:00 AM Lunch and Learn: Yard to Table 3:30 PM 3:30 AM Voices InHealth: Medicine From One Second to the Influenza and Other Safety for Children Next Minimally Invasive Surgery Living Well with Diabetes: Contagious Respiratory 4:00 PM for Lower Back