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Hot August East Bay Regional Parks Paul Joseph Ferreira Niles Car earns Eagle Scout Show Insert in this issue award Page 38 Page 20 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com August 13, 2013 Vol. 12 No. 33 BY RITU MAHESHWARI For the past 20 years, the Federation of In- dian Associations’ (FIA) “Festival of India and Parade” in Fremont has come to symbolize the unity, integrity, and culture, hallmarks of the Bay Area Indian community. Every year, the festival is attended by close to hundred thousand visitors who come to enjoy a health fair, grand parade, Bollywood celebrity appearances, kids’ talent programs, cultural programs from across India, and a Mela that feature the best parts of the In- dian community. Visitors enjoy mouth-watering Chaat, instantly made Jalebis, attractive jewelry, trendy clothes, and discounted local merchandise at over 100 booths. continued on page 175 BY MEDHA RAMAN stuffed zucchini, fritters, and even ice cream and chocolate zucchini cake. Thirty years after the first “Hayward There will be an abundance of cooking Zucchini Festival,” the event continues to samples and various wines and beers in a BY STEVE TAYLOR grow and share the joys of a versatile and wine/micro-brew area. Hands-on activi- flavorful vegetable – zucchini. What began ties featuring zucchini include the great That song from the ‘60s was wrong - there is a cure for the summertime blues and as a joke by Mayor Alex Guiliani in 1983 Zucchini Cook-Off and cooking demon- that’s Zydeco music! Once the squeezebox starts wheezing and the man with the rubboard has now become the largest zucchini festi- strations. Another prominent feature is strapped to his chest rakes it in rhythm, just tapping your toes won’t be enough. What- val in the world. The two-day event is a the zucchini-growing contest; prizes will ever’s on your feet will soon be turned into dancing shoes by the fast-tempo music origi- fun-filled, family-oriented festival catering be awarded in six different categories in- nally created at house dances deep in Louisiana and bayou country years ago. Ardenwood to 20,000 to 30,000 children and adults cluding weight, color variation, and Historic Farm’s 17th annual “Cajun Zydeco Festival” will lift your spirits to the tune of each year. As a result, over $2,500,000 has uniqueness. Forms can be found on the infectious Cajun/Zydeco music and dancing in a full day of celebration. been raised and distributed to local chari- event website and are due at the Growing Among the great performers on stage will be Grammy-winning Terrance Simien and ties and non-profit organizations over the Contest Tent, next to the Country Store, The Zydeco Experience. Simien is an 8th generation Louisiana Creole who has become last thirty years. Thus, the city has reached by 11 a.m. Sunday, August 18. one of the most respected and internationally recognized touring and recording artists in its goal of providing a different, yet exciting The benefits of eating zucchini are roots music today. While Zydeco is infectious and inviting on its own, Simien’s 32 years approach to raising money and bringing plentiful, so celebrating this event is not of experience as a performer and people together. just fun but also healthy! With its mild, his knowledge of Creole history In accordance with its name, the balanced flavor, this summer squash is makes him a highly respected “Hayward Zucchini Festival” celebrates nutritional, filling, and delicious. Zuc- teaching artist as well. You’ll leave everything to love about the delicious chini is low in calories, saturated fat, the festival calling the rubboard a vegetable. Zucchini takes center stage at cholesterol, and sodium and a great “frottoir” and when you say the the event and will be displayed in a vari- source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and word “Zydeco” in Louisiana Cre- ety of different forms including quiche, ole French you’ll know it trans- bread, relish, fried zucchini, grilled continued on page 14 lates to “the snap beans aren’t salty,” meaning “I’m so poor, I can’t afford any salt meat for the beans.” Ask Simien, he’ll explain. The music lineup also includes Sheryl Cormier, who calls herself the Queen of Cajun Accordion and grew up surrounded by Cajun music. Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic have been a crowd favorite for years and will be back at the “Cajun Zydeco Festival” with their blend of traditional Zydeco continued on page 11 INDEX Business . 12 Editorial/Opinion . 27 Obituary . 29 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Classified. 28 It’s a date . 21 Protective Services . 8 Sports . 30 Community Bulletin Board . 26 Kid Scoop . 35 Public Notices. 32 Subscribe . 14 Bookmobile Schedule . 22 Contact Us . 27 Mind Twisters . 36 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE August 13, 2013 Seminar Offers Information on Causes and Treatment Options f you suffer from back pain, you’re In addition to muscle and ligament for pain related to structural spinal prob- not alone. According to the Na- strains, other more serious conditions lems, such as herniated or ruptured discs, Itional Institutes of Health (NIH), may cause acute or chronic back pain, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and spondylolis- back pain is one of the most common such as: thesis. People with chronic back pain ac- medical problems in the country, af- • Traumatic injuries. companied by radiating leg pain or fecting 8 out of 10 people at some • Bulging or rupturing of the discs in progressive weakness in the extremities also point in their lives. It also is the sec- the spine that act as “cushions” be- might benefit from surgery.” ond most common reason for missing tween the vertebrae. Some of the surgical options used to work, outnumbered only by upper-res- • Arthritis in the spine that causes stiffness treat back pain include: piratory infections. or a narrowing of the spinal canal (steno- • Laminectomy – Surgery to remove the “Back pain can have a variety of sis). lamina, which is part of the bone that causes,” says Dr. Eldan Eichbaum, a • Skeletal abnormalities such as scolio- makes up a vertebra, or to remove bone neurological surgery specialist at sis, a condition in which the spine spurs in the spine, to take pressure off the Washington Hospital’s Taylor curves to the side. spinal nerves or spinal cord. McAdam Bell Neuroscience Institute. • A condition called spondylolisthesis, • Discectomy – Surgical removal of herni- “Quite often, back pain results from in which one vertebra slips down in ated disc material that presses on a nerve injuries incurred during everyday ac- front of another vertebra, resulting in root or the spinal cord. tivities,” he explains. “For example, pain and instability of the spine. • Disc Replacement – Surgical replacement lifting heavy objects or twisting or “If you experience disabling back of a worn or degenerated disc with an arti- bending suddenly may strain back pain, weakness or numbness in your ex- ficial replacement. muscles and ligaments. Fortunately, tremities – such as radiculopathy (nerve • Spinal Fusion – Surgery to permanently most back pain can be treated at home pain in the arm or leg) or sciatica (pain join together two or more vertebrae in the with rest, applications of heat or ice, radiating down the sciatic nerve in the spine so there is no movement between and over-the-counter pain relievers leg) – seek medical treatment right them. such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal away,” Dr. Eichbaum cautions. “These “In most cases, we can use minimally anti-inflammatory drugs such as Dr. Eldan Eichbaum, a neurosurgeon and member of Washington symptoms may indicate a serious med- invasive techniques to perform spinal sur- ibuprofen. If your back pain doesn’t Hospital’s Taylor McAdam Bell Neuroscience Institute, will be ical problem.” geries, but some conditions may require improve after a few days, however, you the featured speaker at an upcoming Health & Wellness seminar When home treatments don’t alleviate more traditional open surgeries,” Dr. Eich- on the causes of back pain and the variety of treatment options should consult a physician.” available. The free class will take place on Tuesday, August 20 from back pain, a physician may recommend baum says. “ To help people in the community 1 to 3 p.m. in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium located physical therapy and exercise, or prescribe To register for the seminar on August learn more about the causes of back pain in the Washington West Building at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fre- a muscle relaxant or a stronger prescrip- 20, visit www.whhs.com/event/class-regis- mont. Register online at whhs.com/event/class-registration or and the variety of treatment options call (800) 963-7070. tion pain medication. Injections of corti- tration. For more information about the available, Washington Hospital is hosting sone – an anti-inflammatory medication – Minimally Invasive Spine Program at a free seminar featuring Dr. Eichbaum on “Back pain is more common in people may be used to help decrease inflammation Washington Hospital’s Taylor McAdam Tuesday, August 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. The who perform heavy labor, such as con- around the nerve roots, but that pain relief Bell Neuroscience Institute, visit seminar will be held in the Conrad E. Ander- struction workers,” Dr. Eichbaum says. usually lasts only a few months. www.whhs.com/neuroscience/spine/. For son, M.D. Auditorium located in the Wash- “Also, there are many things that can add “In some cases, surgery may be the best general information about spine health ington West Building at 2500 Mowry extra stress to the spine, which is, after all, option for treating back pain,” Dr.