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Outstanding SAVE teen vocals and Sausage and advocates help costumes Suds Festival peers develop make celebrates healthy ‘Dreamgirls’ 18 years relationships shine Page 36 Page 26 Page 6 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCV 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com September 29, 2015 Vol. 14 No. 39 PHOTOS BY DON JEDLOVIC be expanded to a full weekend, with at least 25 vendors nesses. Food trucks will be onsite to tickle your taste buds, offering olive oil, honey and a wide variety of other items. and a beer garden will offer brews. Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce presents the Local bands and artists such as Dixie Dominus, Georgi Adding olives and olive oil to your diet has many 14th annual Olive Festival – the premier event in the Mis- and the Rough Week, Ron Thompson, Incendio and health benefits. The olive fruit produces oil, which is com- sion San Jose District – on Saturday and Sunday, October Tempest will provide entertainment on both days. Other monly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and 3 and 4 at the Dominican Grounds behind the historic activities include games, arts and crafts, and projects at the soaps. According to the Mayo Clinic, olive oil is a com- Old Mission San Jose museum. This year the festival will Kid’s Booth, as well as raffle prizes donated by local busi- continued on page 5 AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill: Photo courtesy of AlterG BY SARA GIUSTI Health System, the hospital opened its PHOTOS COURTESY O doors on October 22, 1962. However, in 2005, St. Rose separated from Via ST. ROSE HOSPITAL Christi, becoming an independent, BY ROBBIE FINLEY MFG Day across North America. Patricia nonprofit hospital. Lee, FMA’s director of marketing, is excited St. Rose Hospital Foundation is ex- The St. Rose Hospital Foundation Manufacturing-based companies all over for this year’s slate of events, especially the cited to invite the community to its was created in 1977 to manage dona- the East Bay are opening their doors and amount happening in the East Bay. “Fremont 27th annual Spectacular on October 3 tions and gifts to the hospital. Since its inviting the public in as the fourth annual is on fire this year! I was blown away by the to support the independent, commu- launch, the Foundation has raised over “Manufacturing Day” (MFG Day) kicks off number of events,” Lee said, adding, “It’s re- nity hospital. 18 million dollars at its annual events, Friday, October 2. ally important for (people) to see what hap- St. Rose’s roots began more than 60 such as A Taste of Style, Charity Golf MFG Day’s goals are simple – to educate pens in these facilities that contribute to the years ago, in 1953, when Hayward res- Classic, and The Spectacular, the students and the local community about how economy.” MFG Day will indeed have a huge idents began a hospital building fund; Foundation’s premier black tie event. the manufacturing industry operates today presence here, with a total of 15 events sched- a local Catholic priest then contacted This year’s Spectacular theme is “An and dispel popular misconceptions about it. uled in Fremont and two in San Leandro. the Sisters of St. Joseph Wichita, Evening in Motown,” and the Founda- The Rockford, Illinois,-based Fabricators & Kansas, asking them to sponsor a hos- tion is ready for some oldies fun. Manufacturers Association (FMA) is one of continued on page 7 pital in Hayward. With the Sisters’ many organizations that help coordinate sponsorship through Via Christi continued on page 21 INDEX Classified. 39 It’s a date . 23 Public Notices. 40 Arts & Entertainment . 23 Community Bulletin Board . 38 Kid Scoop . 30 Real Estate. 17 Contact Us . 29 Mind Twisters . 20 Sports . 28 Bookmobile Schedule . 25 Editorial/Opinion . 33 Obituary . 35 Subscribe . 37 Business . 10 Home & Garden . 15 Protective Services . 37 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE September 29, 2015 Giving back: True North for volunteers at Washington Hospital or some of the Washington volunteering interests. Hospital Service League A self-described “people-per- F volunteers, “giving back” son,” Marina works in the Hospi- means giving back to the Hospital tal gift shop several days a month. itself because of their own prior ex- “We are the extra pair of hands perience as a patient at the Hospi- and feet for the staff, doing the tal. For others, “giving back” is a small jobs that have to be done,” broader view of giving back to the she explains. community and they have chosen “Volunteers also can take the Marina Fleming, Service League volun- Cherie Gamardo, Service League Nancy Pagan, Service volunteer the Hospital as the vehicle for a va- extra time to listen to patients or teer for 12 years volunteer for 15 years. for 32 years. riety of personal reasons. to concerned family members,” In addition to the specific bene- terms as Board President. activities not directly related to To celebrate the volunteers of she said. “We can sit and listen fits of volunteering, many volun- Additionally, each undertakes the Service League. the Washington Hospital Service and provide comfort and unlike teers have made new, close friends other activities on behalf of the Reservations for the 60th An- League and their invaluable con- Hospital staff members who have with other volunteers. “You meet Service League. Nancy also vol- niversary Luncheon may be ob- tributions, a special 60th An- other patients and many respon- other people who have the same unteers with the Washington tained by contacting Washington niversary luncheon will be held sibilities, we can spend as much interests and concerns that you Hospital Healthcare Foundation Hospital Volunteer Services at 12 noon – 2 p.m. (11 a.m. recep- time as needed with someone have,” Cherie said. “They are and with organizing the annual (510) 791-3465. Past presidents tion) on Tuesday, October 13, in who might just want to talk there because they want to give Gene Angelo Pessagno Memorial and current adult volunteers are the Tent at Washington West, about what’s worrying them.” back to the community and the Golf Tournament, which raises invited to the 60th Anniversary 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont. Cherie Gamardo, a 15-year Hospital, just as you do.” significant funds for Hospital Luncheon as guests of Washing- All past and current Service volunteer, became involved after Nancy Pagan, who has been a programs and needed equipment. ton Hospital. Past volunteers are League volunteers are encouraged having had knee surgery at the volunteer for 32 years, says she Cherie works with fellow vol- invited to attend the luncheon to attend and to celebrate the Institute for Joint Replacement enjoys being of help to the staff unteers to prepare commemora- for $10. Service League’s impressive ac- and Research on the Washington and supporting the Hospital and tive birth certificates and make Additional information on complishments these past 60 Hospital campus. “I had such a her community — as well as in- the “Magic Hankie and Pinkie how to become a Washington years. Special guests will include good experience with my knee re- teracting with the public that Puppets,” felt hand puppets given Hospital Service League volun- former Service League presidents. placement that I thought I comes to the Hospital. She to each newborn as the family teer may be obtained on the A volunteer for the past 12 should focus my volunteer inter- works at the welcome desk several leaves the Hospital. She also vol- Washington Hospital website: years, Marina Fleming sold her ests with the Hospital.” days a month greeting visitors, unteers for a pilot program to as- whhs.com or by calling (510) telecommunications repair busi- Cherie spends most of her vol- providing directions and infor- sist patients in the medical 791-3465. ness and decided, now that she unteer hours in the Institute for mation, taking flowers and other imaging department. had some time, to see about vol- Joint Restoration and Research gifts to patients and helping with And Marina has volunteered Editor’s note: This is the third unteering at the Hospital. She helping patients with physical ther- patient discharges. in the emergency department and in a series of six articles about the had trained as a nurse in school apy. “We act as coaches for the pa- All three women have served with the Washington Hospital history and accomplishments of the and thought the Hospital would tients, encouraging them with their on the Service League Board of Healthcare Foundation. She is Washington Hospital Service be a good match for her skills and exercises so they can go home.” Directors and all have served also involved in other Hospital League. 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 09/29/15 09/30/15 10/1/15 10/2/15 10/3/15 10/4/15 10/5/15 12:00 PM Diabetes Matters: What Are Your Vital Signs From One Second to the 12:00 AM Diabetes Meal Planning Telling You? Next Heel Problems and Minimally Invasive Shingles Surgery for Lower Back 12:30 PM Vitamins and Treatment Options Disorders 12:30 AM Supplements - How Skin Cancer Diabetes Matters: Key To Useful Are They? GERD & Your Risk of A Healthy Heart with 1:00 PM Esophageal Cancer Diabetes 1:00 AM Eating for Heart Health New Treatment Options by Reducing Sodium for Chronic Sinusitis Knee Pain & Heart Irregularities 1:30 PM Replacement Get Back

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