A Nonprofit Organization, Based in Milpitas, Is Whittling Away At
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‘Dance for Freedom’ Historic raises house moves Rock and human down the blues artists trafficking street take center awareness stage Page 39 Page 17 Page 14 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com January 23, 2018 Vol. 16 No. 4 Continued on page 5 SUBMITTED BY LEAH VIRSIK leries), Gladding Gallery at the Adobe Art Center, and Kenneth C. Aitken Senior Center. Adobe Art Gallery presents the works A.R.T., Inc. partners with Hayward of A.R.T., Inc. members in the upcoming Area Recreation and Park District exhibit “Anything Goes, Almost,” (H.A.R.D.) and provides support to featuring a variety of media including H.A.R.D.’s Adobe Art Gallery through two and three-dimensional art. its membership fees, newsletter, website, A.R.T., Inc. was founded in 1984 as art demonstrations, hands-on workshops, an association for artists to exchange and social events. ideas and exhibit their art. Fostering New to the Adobe Art Gallery, our connections between local artists and inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program art enthusiasts, A.R.T., Inc. provides features Philip Denst. Denst will create free art demonstrations for people of all snapshots of life in acrylic from ages and displays the work of its members photographs. From a portrait of a at six venues in Castro Valley. Members’ friend on a ferry trip to his cat Sylvester art has been displayed at Bank of the West, Castro Valley Library, Baywood Continued on page 20 Court Senior Community (three gal- BY JOHNNA M. LAIRD years, FLY has opened offices in PHOTOS COURTESY OF Alameda County, serving youth of Fremont, Hayward, San Lorenzo, FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH Oakland, and Berkeley. California taxpayers shell out more A nonprofit organization, based in than $200,000 annually to incarcerate a Milpitas, is whittling away at juvenile youth, enough for four years at a top-rate crime with a program to prevent criminal university, yet recidivism rates are high: activity before it happens, reducing 60 percent nationally re-enter before incarceration. age 18, and in California, 70 percent are Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) rearrested within three years of release. began nearly 20 years ago and, since FLY’s cost per client is less than one-tenth incorporation in Santa Clara County the expense of locking up a young person, in 2000, the county has experienced according to Wagner. Referrals to FLY a 77 percent drop in juvenile incarceration come from probation departments rates, according to FLY’s Director of and public schools, yielding a clientele Communication Claire Wagner. Nearby, that is 80 percent male and 86 percent in San Mateo County, where FLY began of color from primarily high-crime, operations in 2012, incarceration rates low-income areas. have declined 65 percent. In the last three Continued on page 16 INDEX Classified . 25 It’s a date. 21 Public Notices . 34 Community Bulletin Board 36 Kid Scoop . 18 Real Estate. 15 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Contact Us . 29 Mind Twisters . 10 Sports . 26 Bookmobile Schedule . 23 Editorial/Opinion . 29 Obituary . 30 Business . 8 Subscribe . 35 Home & Garden. 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 23, 2018 Washington Hospital sponsors important free seminar Did you know that heart Auditorium, rooms A and B, diabetes, smoking, high blood disease is the leading cause of Washington West, 2500 pressure and high cholesterol are death in women in the United Mowry Ave. some of the most common risk States? Although heart disease has Dr. Dao will describe the factors for heart disease,” explains traditionally been associated with symptoms in women and how Dr. Dao. “In order to reduce your men, about the same number of they differ from men’s symptoms. risk of heart disease, be aware of men and women die each year For instance, while both men and your numbers, including blood of heart disease in the U.S., women may experience chest pressure and cholesterol. Also, be according to the Centers for pain and pain in the neck, jaw, sure to exercise regularly, adhere Disease Control and Prevention throat and upper back, women to a heart-healthy diet, and if you (CDC). more frequently experience smoke, quit. Also, keep your Most concerning is the fact atypical symptoms such as weight down,” she advises. that almost two-thirds of women indigestion, dizziness and nausea, The American Heart who die suddenly of coronary palpitations and shortness of Association offers guidelines for a artery disease have no previous breath, as well as unexplained heart-healthy diet and other symptoms. Worse, the symptoms weakness or fatigue. heart-healthy lifestyle tips at Catherine Dao, MD, will present critical women’s heart health information at free of a heart attack in women are https://healthyforgood.heart.org/. According to the National seminar February 20. often not recognized. Dr. Dao points out that stress, Coalition for Women with Heart Exercise is a vital ingredient you’re concerned about risk How can women learn to Disease, some women mistakenly depression and anxiety can also identify symptoms—and what contribute to heart disease. for an overall healthy life, notes factors and symptoms,” Dr. Dao think that only crushing chest Dr. Dao. “It helps improve heart, advises, especially since some steps can they take to reduce pain is a symptom of a heart “You should develop strategies their risk of heart attack? to cope with stress, and consider bone and mental health; it can heart attack symptoms are attack. This misconception causes also improve sleep, improve body attributed to other health Catherine Dao, MD, a them to delay seeking medical working with a mental health board-certified cardiologist professional to figure out the image, and help lower blood problems, such as indigestion. help. “If you experience any of pressure and cholesterol,” she Your doctor may administer with the Washington Township the described symptoms, you causes of your stress,” she says. Medical Foundation, will answer “Find ways to relax, including says. Dr. Dao advises her patients tests to rule out life-threatening should seek medical attention to engage in 30 minutes of conditions. these questions and more at a free immediately,” Dr. Dao counsels. practicing mindfulness and seminar on Tuesday, February 20, meditation. Take a critical look moderate to intense exercise at To register, or for more from 1 to 3 p.m. This What about risk factors for at the relationships in your life least five days a week. information on this free seminar, presentation will be in the heart disease? “Advanced age and and disengage from those that When to contact your doctor? visit www.whhs.com/events or Conrad E. Anderson, MD, family history, as well as obesity, are unhealthy.” “Call your doctor immediately if 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 1/23/18 1/24/18 1/25/18 1/26/18 1/27/18 1/28/18 1/29/18 Sports Medicine Program: 12:00 PM How to Talk to Your Heart Health: What Colon Cancer: Think Running is a Pain? It Weight 12:00 AM Updated Treatments Prevention & Treatment Doesn't Have to Be Doctor You Need to Know Management: for Knee Pain & Respiratory Health 12:30 PM Stopping the 12:30 AM Strengthen Arthritis (Late Start) Madness Your Concerns Your Back! Learn to Good Fats vs. Don't Let Hip Pain Run InHealth: Senior Scam 1:00 PM Improve Your Back Bad Fats (Late Start) Diabetes 1:00 AM Skin Health: Skin Cancer You Down Prevention Fitness The Patient's Playbook Matters: Diabetes & Fountain of Youth Community Forum: Ups & Downs: 1:30 PM Getting to the (Late Start) National Troubleshooting Diabetes Matters: 1:30 AM Learn the Latest Treat- Hospital Rating Systems for High & Low Blood Diabetes & Polycystic No-Mistake Zone ment Options for GERD Quality & Patient Safety Sugar Levels Ovarian Syndrome 2:00 PM Palliative Care Strategies to Help 2:00 AM Raising Awareness (Late Start) Series: How Can Lower Your Cholesterol About Stroke Sports Medicine This Help Me? and Blood Pressure 2:30 PM Program: Why Does 2:30 AM Washington Washington Washington Township Health Care My Shoulder Hurt? Township Health Care Township Health Care 3:00 PM District Board District Board District Board Family Caregiver Series: 3:00 AM Meeting 11th Annual Women's Health Meeting Meeting Tips for Navigating the Low Back Pain Alzheimer's Disease January 10, 2018 Conference: Meditation January 10, 2018 January 10, 2018 Health Care System 3:30 PM 3:30 AM Learn About the Signs & Symptoms of Sepsis (Late Start) Vitamins & 4:00 PM Shingles Supplements: How 4:00 AM Minimally Invasive Minimally Invasive Useful Are They? Minimally Invasive (Late Start) Options in Gynecology Options in Gynecology Options in Gynecology Keeping Your Heart 4:30 PM Learn More About on the Right Beat 4:30 AM Kidney Disease Stop Diabetes Before Surgical Treatment of Sports Medicine Program: Big 11th Annual Women's Changes in Concussion Care: What it Starts Symptoms of Thyroid Obstructive Sleep Apnea You Don't Know Can Hurt You 5:00 PM Health Conference: Problems 5:00 AM Patient's Playbook (Late Start) (Late Start) (Late Start) Palliative Care Series: Nerve Compression 5:30 PM Menopause: A Voices InHealth: Diabetes Matters: Palliative Care Disorders of the Arm (Late Start) 11th Annual Women's Inside Washington 5:30 AM