Street Party continues with bands, kids’ rides East Bay and car Celebrating show Zucchini Regional Parks Page 32 Page 40 Insert in this issue Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCV 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com August 11, 2015 Vol. 14 No. 32 Cajun/Zydeco Fest brings the heat to Ardenwood SUBMITTED BY ISA POLT-JONES The East Bay Regional Park District will host the annual “Cajun/Zydeco Festival” on Saturday, August 15. Bring family and friends for a day filled with the best Cajun/Zydeco music, dancing, delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine and other festival food favorites. Take a tour of the farm, visit the farm animals, shop specialty vendors, and join in dance les- sons. Our 19th annual festival features the Grammy-nominated Pine Leaf Boys, Andre Thierry, Corey Ledet and his Zydeco Band, and Andrew Carriere and the Cajun/Zydeco Allstars. continued on page 24 Pine Leaf Boys - photo by Greg Miles to win) will be available for spec- tators. The Hot Rod Band will provide live rock ‘n’ roll enter- tainment, so put your dancing shoes on and dance along the streets of Niles. Most shops and restaurants will be open; The Nile Café will be the only food booth. No car is too old or new. Reg- istration costs $30 per vehicle until the day of the event. Partic- ipants must have their vehicles registered by 9 a.m. Entrance to the car show will be at Niles PHOTO BY Boulevard and J Street. To ob- tain a registration form, visit JULIE GRABOWSKI “As it turned out,” Zee giggled, “‘Snow White’ was www.facebook.com/NilesCarSho BY LINDA-ROBIN CRAIG not an American story and it wasn’t written by Walt w or call (510) 792-8023. All pro- PHOTOS COURTESY ACPA Before the summer ends, take Disney.” She traced her heroine’s origins to a Danish ceeds will help pay for the Festival a stroll down Niles Boulevard and German collaboration, a story first written in of Lights Parade in November. “I was so surprised!” Lena Zee, liaison for the from J Street to G Street and Academy of Chinese Performing Arts (ACPA), 1812 by Hans Christian Andersen that he called enjoy a variety of great cars on “Snowdrop.” The tale was later combined in 1823 Hot August Niles Car Show grinned impishly, describing a stunning discovery display at the “Hot August Niles with other princess stories collected by the Grimm Saturday, Aug 15 that took place after moving from China to Amer- Car Show.” Presented by the Brothers and renamed, “Snow White.” The discover- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ica. “Imagine how I felt when I learned that my fa- Niles Merchants Association, the ies about her favorite tale planted an idea that grew Niles Blvd, Fremont vorite fairy tale from my youth, my role model, annual community event returns into a goal Zee never abandoned – to someday trans- (510) 792-8023 ‘The White Snow Princess’ who was beautiful, yes, to the Niles District on Saturday, late a traditional Chinese fairytale for children outside www.facebook.com/NilesCarShow but also kind and caring and courageous was not a August 15. China to love, as she loved “Snow White.” Free admission; Chinese story at all. I was shocked when I was told, Food and refreshments, as well $30 to register vehicle Oh, you mean ‘Snow White,’ that’s an American as a 50/50 raffle (must be present story by Walt Disney.” continued on page 4 INDEX Classified. 35 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 36 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 34 Kid Scoop . 38 Real Estate. 15 Contact Us . 29 Mind Twisters . 20 Sports . 26 Bookmobile Schedule . 23 Editorial/Opinion . 29 Obituary . 31 Subscribe . 37 Business . 10 Home & Garden . 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE August 11, 2015 Cholesterol Triglyceride Levels has a bad Less than 150 mg/dL – normal reputation, 150-199 mg/dL – borderline high but it is in fact 200-499 mg/dL – high an essential building block. 500 mg/dL and above – very high Adults should “You can’t make a blanket talk to their statement about how often to Part 1 of a 2-Part Series On doctor screen for cholesterol,” says Dr. about how Cholesterol Risks and Management Mathew. “The general recom- often they mendation for screening intervals hen most people hear sity lipoproteins (LDL) and high- should be in the U.S. is every five years for screened for the word “choles- density lipoproteins (HDL). people with no risk factors. The cholesterol terol,” they automati- “LDL cholesterol is sometimes frequency of screening should be W and to cally link it to cardiovascular called the ‘bad’ cholesterol, because learn about based on each patient’s risk fac- disease, including heart attacks, a high level of LDL cholesterol can “good” and “bad” tors and circumstances, with strokes and peripheral vascular lead to a buildup of hard deposits cholesterol. shorter intervals for persons who disease. Yet it really is not as sim- called plaques that can clog the ar- have lipid levels close to those ple as that. teries and make the arteries less of high levels of triglycerides with The National Institutes of warranting therapy and longer in- “People often think that cho- flexible,” says Dr. Mathew. “If a low HDL cholesterol or high Health (NIH) gives the following tervals for those not at increased lesterol is a bad thing, but choles- plaque ruptures, it can result in a LDL cholesterol can increase general guidelines for evaluating risk who repeatedly have had nor- terol is actually something our heart attack or a stroke. In addi- your risk for cardiovascular dis- your cholesterol and triglyceride mal lipid levels.” bodies need,” says Dr. Lincy tion, plaque buildup also can cause ease. To check your cholesterol levels, measured in milligrams Mathew, an internal medicine peripheral artery disease that re- levels, including triglycerides, (mg) of cholesterol per deciliter Learn More specialist with Washington Town- stricts the blood supply to the legs your physician can order a simple (dL) of blood: Part 2 of this series on choles- ship Medical Foundation. and arms. blood test called a lipid profile. Total Cholesterol Levels terol will discuss ways to manage “Cholesterol is a type of fat “HDL cholesterol is some- “High cholesterol levels usually Less than 200 mg/dL – desirable your cholesterol levels and lower known as a lipid,” she explains. times called the ‘good’ choles- don’t produce any symptoms,” Dr. 200-239 mg/DL – borderline high your risks for cardiovascular disease. “It is an essential building block terol, because it carries cholesterol Mathew notes. “That’s why it is 240 mg/dL and above – high If you need help finding a per- for cell membranes, hormones from other parts of the body back important to have cholesterol sonal physician, visit such as testosterone and estrogen, to the liver, which removes that LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Levels screenings, including the level of www.whhs.com and click on the vitamin D, and substances we cholesterol from the body,” she Less than 100 mg/dL – optimal triglycerides, at regular intervals, link for “Find Your Physician.” need to digest and absorb foods. continues. “So, in general, a high depending upon your risk factors. 100-129 mg/dL – near optimal For information about choles- The body also needs cholesterol level of LDL cholesterol in your In general, men should start cho- 130-159 mg/dL – borderline high terol from the NIH, visit to build the protective sheath that blood increases your chances of lesterol screenings at age 35, and 160-189 mg/dL – high www.nih.gov. surrounds nerve fibers. Most cho- cardiovascular disease, while low women should start screenings at 190 mg/dL and above – very high lesterol is produced by the liver, levels of HDL cholesterol have age 45. If there are significant risk HDL (Good) Cholesterol For information about choles- but we also get cholesterol from been shown to increase your risks factors for cardiovascular disease – Levels terol from the American Heart some of the foods we eat.” for cardiovascular disease. A such as a strong family history of Less than 40 mg/dL – a major risk Association, visit www.heart.org. Cholesterol is carried through higher level of HDL lowers your cardiovascular disease, or a per- factor for cardiovascular disease To calculate your risk for car- the blood by molecules called chance of developing cardiovas- sonal history of high blood pres- 40-59 mg/dL – the higher, the diovascular disease using the lipoproteins that are made up of cular disease.” sure, obesity or smoking – then the better American Heart Association’s CV lipids on the inside and proteins Triglycerides are another type screenings should begin 10 years 60 mg/dL and higher – considered Risk Calculator, visit on the outside. There are two of fat in your blood that the body earlier, at age 25 for men and age protective against cardiovascular www.cvriskcalculator.com. kinds of lipoproteins – low-den- uses for energy. The combination 35 for women.” disease 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 08/11/15 08/12/15 08/13/15 08/14/15 08/15/15 08/16/15 08/17/15 Voices InHealth: Diabetes Matters: Sugar 12:00 PM Washington's Community Strengthen Your Back Crohn's & Colitis Inside Washington Hospi- 12:00 AM tal: The Green Team Substitutes - Sweet or Sour? Arthritis: Do I Have Cancer Program Arthritis: Do I Have One 12:30 PM One of 100 Types? of 100 Types? 12:30