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Henna: Extraordinary body art United 4 Safety Educator goes & Open House mainstream Page 17 Page 7 Page 20 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com June 26, 2018 Vol. 16 No. 26 BY ZOYA HAJEE PHOTOS COURTESY OF FREMONT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Starting out in a vacant swim lagoon snack shack at Lake Elizabeth, Fremont’s Nature Learning Center set out to develop an educational field trip to enhance third grade students’ knowledge of clean water while meeting education requirements. Seven years later, in 2010, the Recreation Commission Continued on page 32 SUBMITTED BY IRFAN RYDHAN PHOTOS BY MARYAM HADI On Saturday, June 30, Halal Fest, America’s largest Halal Food & Eid Festival, will be holding its 6th annual event at the brand-new Town Fair Plaza in Fremont. What better way to celebrate the Bay Area’s rich and diverse culture than through some of the best culinary feasts by some up-and-coming local chefs and dishes delivered by favorite local restaurants? And don’t forget the food trucks! This year’s Halal Fest will feature local culinary experts and chefs Lisa Ahmad of Mirchi Cafe (Fremont) and Terry Braggs with Bragging Ryt’s Catering (Pittsburg). Halal Fest will have over 20 different food, dessert, and specialty vendors whose cuisine may have had their origins overseas but have now become an integral part of the American culinary landscape with foods such as hummus, lamb gyro and chicken over rice as well as frozen halal foods being widely available across the whole of the United States. Continued on page 14 When the Revolutionary War broke out Adams believed until his death (on July 4, 1826, in April 1775, not everyone wanted complete the same day as Jefferson) that July 2nd should have independence from the British Empire; but, as been the official date of America’s independence. hostility toward England grew, so did the move King George III’s birthday had always been a for complete separation. time for speeches, parades, and bonfires, but by In June of 1776 Congress appointed the summer of 1776, some colonists were holding Thomas Jefferson (VA), John Adams (MA), mock funerals for the King as a symbolic end of Roger Sherman (CT), Benjamin Franklin (PA), monarchical rule. When July 4 was first celebrated and Robert R. Livingston to draft a resolution as Independence Day in Philadelphia in 1777, justifying colonial independence. On July 2 the revelries included bonfires and fireworks. congress approved Richard Henry Lee’s (VA) Adams did say he hoped the anniversary of resolution for independence of the colonies independence would be marked for years to come and two days later, on July 4, the statement by “guns” and “bonfires” and “illuminations.” (drafted largely by Jefferson) was formally adopted as the Declaration of Independence. Interestingly, Continued on page 5 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 . 33 Home & Garden. 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE June 26, 2018 repellant effect without having the that the water will drain. Keep signs of redness, rash or swelling. bug spray end up on your skin,” your outdoor pool properly This can occur days to weeks she says. Mosquitoes are most chlorinated. Dr. Martin after a tick bite. prevalent at dawn and dusk, so recommends that you check with The main complication from taking extra precaution during the county health department tick bites is Lyme disease but those times is recommended. or your local garden store for Dr. Martin reports she doesn’t see Showering after being outdoors strategies to combat mosquito much Lyme disease in the South is also a good idea. larvae in fish ponds. Bay. Alameda County keeps track In addition to yourself, to Other local summer bug on its website with each park and minimize the risk of bites, you’ll problems are caused mainly by risk updated regularly. Summer is here and it’s Be sure to closely observe any want to minimize your home’s ticks and spiders. Tick bites often As for spider bites, treat a bite time to spend as much time bites on children. While adults attractiveness to the insects. occur when people hike in the topically and keep an eye on it for out-of-doors as possible. But probably have developed some Mosquitoes can lay their eggs in local parks—out in the open infection. “If it begins to look wait, those pesky mosquitos are immunity to the mosquito bite, as little as one inch of standing space areas. “If you have a tick like a pimple developing, it’s buzzing around, just waiting to young children can sometimes water. It’s important, therefore, to bite, the best thing to do is go to likely infected and should be bite. What should you do? be affected more seriously. For check your home and garden for the local urgent care center and treated medically,” she adds. standing water in garden pots, have an expert remove the tick,” First, you can protect everyone else, it’s just a matter of drain pipes and other containers. suggests Dr. Martin. Don’t let insects spoil your yourself with the right clothing relieving the itching that comes Bird baths, fountains and fish summertime fun. “Summer is a and bug repellant, says with mosquito bites. Dr. Martin If that’s not possible, try to ponds also can be a breeding great time to be outside enjoying Dr. Dianne Martin, Washington suggests using calamine lotion or remove the tick yourself but be place for mosquitoes. Bird baths the environment,” Dr. Martin Township Medical Foundation the old-fashioned remedy of very careful to remove the tick’s should be cleaned weekly. If says. “Just exercise a little caution internal medicine and infectious baking soda paste. Ice can also head along with the body as the water is collecting in street and keep an eye on any bites disease specialist. Next, work to help. submerged head is the source of gutters, clean away debris so you may get.” eradicate mosquitos from your The best approach is to try to infection. Watch the bite area for surroundings. minimize the bite risk. First, wear Mosquitoes generally are protective clothing: long-sleeved more annoying than dangerous, shirts, long pants or a swimsuit Dr. Martin explains. However, for cover-up when possible. Second, some individuals mosquito bites avoid scented lotions, perfumes can result in a more serious or cologne. Mosquitoes are reaction. attracted to certain fragrances. This is one of the designs of insect “Some people are allergic repellant—masking attractive to mosquito bites and can odors. Dr. Martin suggests develop hives and other allergic spraying clothing with a bug reactions,” she says. “If you begin repellant to keep the mosquitoes to develop hives, or if a bite away. “Many people don’t like seems infected, a fever develops, to spray their skin with a bug or your body begins to ache, you repellant, such as DEET, because should go to your doctor or an they are concerned about the urgent care center to be treated, possible toxicity of the spray,” most likely with Benadryl or Dr. Martin explains. “Spraying another antihistamine.” clothing achieves the same Mosquitos may not actually bite, but their “blood meal” usually causes an itchy reaction. 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 6/26/18 6/27/18 6/28/18 6/29/18 6/30/18 7/1/18 7/2/18 12:00 PM Diabetes Matters: Eating for Heart Health Latest Treatment 12:00 AM Updated Treatments Gastroparesis by Reducing Sodium Options for Wound Care Learn If You Are Deep Venous Arthritis: Do I Have for Knee Pain & at Risk for Liver 12:30 PM Thrombosis One of 100 Types? Inside Washington Hospital: 12:30 AM Arthritis Advanced Treatment of Disease Minimally Invasive Aneurysms 1:00 PM Surgery for Lower 1:00 AM Minimally Invasive Back Disorders Stop Diabetes Before Cognitive Assessment Options in Gynecology it Starts As You Age Shingles 1:30 PM Women's Health 1:30 AM Washington Conference: Women & (Late Start) Township Health (Late Start) Family Stroke: Are You at Risk? Pain When You Walk? Menopause: A 2:00 PM Care District Caregiver Series: Panel Learn the Latest It Could Be PVD 2:00 AM Board Meeting Mind-Body Washington Treatment Options Discussion June 13, 2018 Superbugs: Are We Approach Township Health for GERD 2:30 PM Winning the Care District Diabetes Matters: 2:30 AM Germ War? Board Meeting Diabetes & Polycystic (Late Start) Voices June 13, 2018 Ovarian Syndrome 3:00 PM InHealth: Healthy Respiratory Health Mental Health 3:00 AM Pregnancy Education Series: 3:30 PM Crisis Intervention 3:30 AM How to Talk to Understanding HPV: What Raising Awareness Your Doctor You Need to Know About Stroke 4:00 PM 4:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Type Washington Heart Health: What You Alzheimer's Disease 1.5 Diabetes Strengthen Your Back! Township Health Women's Health Need to Know 4:30 PM Learn to Improve Care District Conference: Reclaiming 4:30 AM Your Back Fitness Board Meeting Your Confidence (Late Start) Sports Strategies to Reduce June 13, 2018 Good Fats vs.