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StarStruck Cops 4 kicks off Kick off the Kids a 20 years New Year success with with feel-good Tom Rigney ‘Seussical’ and revival Flambeau Page 17 Page 30 Page 36 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com January 6, 2015 Vol. 14 No. 1 BY DOUG CORDELL, PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER PHOTO COURTESY OF EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE PHOTOS COURTESY OF DON EDWARDS SAN FRANCISCO BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE ynnea Shuck, a 17-year- old volunteer who created L the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge’s Junior Refuge Ranger program, has been named one of six youth leaders in North America to receive the Earth Is- land Institute’s prestigious Brower Youth Award. continued on page 4 Aerial photo with a Sunnyvale channel SUBMITTED BY JOYCE BLUEFORD turtle, osprey, tricolor blackbird, and yellow legged frog. Over 130 different Recent rains have replenished the species of birds have been observed at water at Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon the Lagoon throughout the year. Wetland Center. Additional rainwater In addition to Tyson Lagoon, there brings birds and other wildlife to this are three constructed ponds on the site 17-acre site in the heart of Fremont. that help prevent flooding after major SUBMITTED BY JILL SINGLETON Cargill donated and sold to the Refuge in This “water gem” is hidden behind the storms. As a city grows, its roads, side- 2003,” said Pat Mapelli, Cargill’s Real Fremont BART Station; most visitors walks, and homes prevent water from Cargill recently donated 50 acres to the Property Manager. “It will assist the Refuge are amazed that they never noticed the being absorbed naturally into the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National staff in their jobs of managing wildlife area. High school volunteers help main- ground. During heavy rains the water Wildlife Refuge, expanding water and levee habitat and we are pleased to see that this tain and restore the Tule Ponds under flows into natural low spots. Tule Ponds access to hundreds of acres along the Sun- land is now in public ownership.” the guidance of staff from Math Science at Tyson Lagoon was designed to help nyvale shoreline. The Sunnyvale channel is the latest in a Nucleus which manages the site for control the flow of debris and heavy The land donation includes a 100-foot- series of land donations and sales by Cargill Alameda County Flood control and metals through the watershed before it wide, 1.5-mile-long channel, and a paved to benefit wildlife. Since 1978, Cargill has Water Conservation District. continues to the San Francisco Bay. It road to a boat ramp on the Guadalupe transferred more than 40,000 acres, or 90 Tyson Lagoon was once a larger lake; uses natural wetland plants like tules and Slough. The channel was built in the 1950s percent of its landholdings, to public owner- geologists have traced the age of the lake cattails to help filter storm water that to move salt brines between two former salt ship, with donations exceeding $150 mil- to a minimum of 4,000 years old. It was enters the area. Community volunteers ponds. It is located near the Sunnyvale Water lion. Cargill’s largest land transfer involved created by a depression between two pick up the garbage after storms. Pollution Control Plant, providing all- 16,500 acres of former commercial salt traces of the Hayward fault in what is Educational and restoration pro- weather access to hundreds of acres of wet- ponds and associated properties, which were called a “sag pond.” A high water table grams at this site are developed by the lands and salt ponds along the South Bay. acquired by the USF&WS and California west of the fault makes Tyson Lagoon a non-profit Math Science Nucleus, in- “This is a unique property because it Department of Fish and Game (Now CA permanent lake, home for many threat- provides water and land linkages to hun- Department of Fish and Wildlife) in 2003. continued onpage 12 ened species including the Western pond dreds of acres of salt pond properties that continued on page 5 INDEX Classified. 28 It’s a date . 19 Public Notices. 33 Arts & Entertainment . 19 Community Bulletin Board . 32 Kid Scoop . 14 Real Estate. 15 Contact Us . 27 Mind Twisters . 16 Sports . 24 Bookmobile Schedule . 21 Editorial/Opinion . 27 Obituary . 29 Subscribe . 21 Business . 10 Home & Garden . 13 Protective Services . 31 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015 Restoring Ellen Wilson, Washington Balance Hospital Lifestyle llen Wilson saw a flyer for a better, be more energetic and less stressed. “Lifestyle Management” program Dr. Leiphart keeps the class size small so Management E at the Washington Hospital that she can adjust the discussions to meet participant, Women’s Center and took a second look. the needs and interests of the individual “I thought the program sounded interest- participants. In addition to the class dis- credits the ing with its emphasis on stress manage- cussions, participants will receive some program for ment, nutrition and exercise — all things I written materials to take home for addi- thought I should pay more attention to,” tional information and reference. helping her Ms. Wilson says. So she signed up. Research continues to demonstrate better manage “The program was wonderful and a that illness and disease can be treated and great help to me in working on those is- even prevented with lifestyle manage- stress and sues. I learned techniques to better handle ment, Dr. Leiphart says. For example, improve many stress and useful information about im- various studies have shown that spending proving my eating habits,” she adds. only a half-hour each day exercising aspects of “And, the course helped me realize that ex- (walking, biking, yoga, aerobic dancing, her life. ercise needn’t be a burden but something I among other activities) reduces knee can weave into my daily life, little by little arthritis pain by 47 percent in adults of if necessary.” all ages studied. Beginning Monday, January 19, “I see many mature women in my prac- health, Dr. Leiphart says. And, you don’t choices for stress reduction from medita- Dr. Victoria Leiphart, a gynecologist and tice,” Dr. Leiphart adds. “What the ones have to spend hours at the gym to see im- tion, prayer, knitting and yoga to spending Lifestyle Medicine physician, will begin a who are energetic, vital and engaged have provements. time with women friends on a regular new Lifestyle Management program, enti- in common is that they exercise, watch The key for most women is taking basis. “Relationships with other women tled “Restoring Balance.” The four-week what they eat and manage the stress in small sustainable steps: at the start, walk- provide happiness in our lives and that session will be held at the Washington their lives.” ing 10 minutes a day (five minutes out the helps us manage the stress we all experi- Women’s Conference Center, 2500 Mowry Two-thirds of American women are door, turn around and five minutes back). ence. We all live crazy lives and we seldom Avenue (Washington West), Suite 145, in overweight or obese, and for middle-aged Soon that’s up to 20 minutes and so on. take the downtime we need to recharge Fremont from 7 to 8:30 on successive and older women that number is even The greatest percentage improvement in our batteries — which is essential to stay- Mondays. The course will be repeated for higher, according to Dr. Leiphart. “One in cardiovascular health is with individuals ing well over the long term. another four-week session beginning three meals is eaten outside the home; we who go from no exercise to one hour a “The goal is not to look younger, but to April 27. Fee for the series is $75 and spend three-to-four hours a day in front of week, over time, she notes. feel younger,” Dr. Leiphart says. “Beauty participation is limited to 20 persons to the television or computer screen; our lives Once you’ve begun to exercise and feel the and aging comes from fruits and vegetables provide for individualized attention. are filled with stress from having too many benefits in energy and vitality, you are much and exercise.” Call 510.608.1301 to enroll. balls in the air: ageing parents, children, more likely to eat healthier, Dr. Leiphart says. To learn more about Washington Hos- The four-week program will provide work, civic engagement, household re- Her program will share simple keys to por- pital Healthcare System, visit whhs.com. practical information on how participants sponsibilities.” tion control and healthier food choices. To find out more about Washington can develop individual lifestyle manage- Exercise is the single most important In regard to stress management, Township Medical Foundation, visit ment initiatives that will help them feel action a person can take to improve one’s Dr. Leiphart recommends a variety of www.mywtmf.com. 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 1/6/15 1/7/15 1/8/15 1/9/15 1/10/15 1/11/15 1/12/15 Women's Health 12:00 PM Keys to Healthy Eyes Skin Cancer Conference: Aging 12:00 AM Don't Let Back Gracefully What You Should Know Deep Venous Thrombosis About Carbs and 12:30 PM Pain Sideline You Food Labels 12:30 AM Don't Let Back Pain Sideline You Keeping Your Heart Don't Let Hip Pain Run 1:00 PM Community Based on the Right Beat You Down 1:00 AM Senior Supportive Services Keeping