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Made in Soaring high Hayward with Kids ‘n Step Off A blooming Kites Festival celebrates Sunday in students Niles Page 43 Page 36 Page 44 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com May 12, 2015 Vol. 14 No. 19 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF HAYWARD hether you’re an avia- tion buff, a fan of Wclassic cars, or simply looking for a one-of-a-kind fam- ily event, the “Hayward Executive Airport Open House” has you covered. Enjoy a stunning array of aircraft, classic vehicles, music, food from local restaurants and much more on Sunday, May 17. Free airplane rides for kids between the ages of eight and seventeen are available courtesy of the Experimental Aircraft As- sociation’s (EAA) Young Eagles Program. Rides are on a first come, first served basis. Free tours of the Federal Aviation Air Traffic Control Tower will provide continued on page 14 Snowy Egret lives at the refuge year round. their plight. 200 to 500 people are expected SUBMITTED BY JANET LEMMONS BY JOHNNA M. LAIRD PHOTOS COURTESY OF to attend, according to event organizer and Interpretive Specialist & Watershed Watch- From the humble beginnings of an English immigrant, the Rowell Ranch Rodeo JULIE KAHRNOFF ers Program Coordinator Julie Kahrnoff. will celebrate its 95th year of western heritage and culture on May 16 and 17. Sanc- During the three-hour event, Sulphur tioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, recognized by the Hayward Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Na- Creek Nature Center in Hayward will pres- Historical Society with the 2013 Historic Organization Award, and a 2014 Inductee tional Wildlife Refuge celebrates Interna- ent two live bird shows; a refuge biologist into the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Hall of Fame, the Rowell Ranch Pro tional Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, will lead a Flying Frenzy Expedition Walk Rodeo is a favored tradition in our community. May 16 with the 2015 annual “South Bay with five stops to give attendees an oppor- One of the California Six-Pac rodeos, Rowell Ranch Rodeo will have over 350 top Bird Fest” at the Environmental Education tunity to explore the refuge and learn more competitors from throughout the United States and Canada competing in Bareback Center in Alviso. about birds, wildlife, and restoration. As- Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, and The free event is packed with activities tronomers from Lick Observatory will Women’s Barrel Racing. to celebrate 350 species of North American continued onpage 16 migratory birds and educate visitors about continued on page 22 INDEX Classified. 39 It’s a date . 23 Public Notices. 40 Arts & Entertainment . 23 Community Bulletin Board . 38 Kid Scoop . 18 Real Estate. 17 Contact Us . 33 Mind Twisters . 20 Sports . 30 Bookmobile Schedule . 27 Editorial/Opinion . 33 Obituary . 35 Subscribe . 6 Business . 10 Home & Garden . 15 Protective Services . 37 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE May 12, 2015 Does Your Bladder Urge incontinence, often referred to as overactive bladder, is a type of Keep You Running to urinary incontinence that causes an overwhelming the Bathroom? urge to urinate. Tibial nerve stimulation is a New Treatment for Incontinence noninvasive procedure that can be very effective Could be the Answer to treat women with hen you have to go, you have birth can stretch or damage the pelvic floor urge incontinence. to go. But how often should muscles and nerves. Wthat be? And what if you can’t Urge incontinence is caused by abnor- seem to make it to the bathroom in time? mal bladder contractions, she explained. Whether it’s just leaking a few drops when Urine is stored in the bladder and then you laugh or having an urge to urinate that leaves the body through a tube called the is so sudden and strong you leak a large urethra. Muscles in the wall of the bladder amount, urinary incontinence is a com- contract to force urine out through the mon problem among women. But now urethra. At the same time, sphincter mus- there is a relatively new procedure that can cles around the urethra relax to let urine help called tibial nerve stimulation. pass through it. With urge incontinence, “There are two primary types of urinary the muscles of the overactive bladder con- incontinence for women,” explained Dr. tract with enough force to override the “The primary way we have treated urge is inserted near the ankle and it is attached Alison Slack, MD, a local gynecologist sphincter muscles and urine is able to pass incontinence up until recently is through to an electric stimulator. A small electrical with Washington Township Medical Foun- through the urethra. medication,” Dr. Slack said. “But many pa- current stimulates the nerve. dation and member of the Washington “It can happen at any age, but it’s more tients are not compliant. The medication “It doesn’t hurt, and for many of my Hospital medical staff. “One is called stress common as we get older,” Dr. Slack said. has side-effects like dry mouth, dry eyes, and patients, it’s very meditative,” Dr. Slack incontinence, where you might leak a little “Muscles and nerves become more unsta- constipation. However, tibial nerve stimula- said. “Patients lie down and we turn off urine when you cough, sneeze, or lift ble as we age. But there doesn’t seem to be tion can be very effective, is not invasive, the lights. They lay there and relax as the something heavy. The other is called urge any common cause for it.” and has no known side-effects.” electric current stimulates the nerve. Most incontinence or overactive bladder, and Treatment Options The tibial nerve goes from the lower patients see a noticeable improvement after that is when the bladder muscle contracts There are several treatment options avail- back, down the leg and into the foot. eight to 10 weeks. There is a significant when it’s not supposed to causing an over- able, but they are not always effective and Stimulation of this nerve in the foot can benefit with really no risks or side-effects. whelming urge to urinate. The newer pro- most are either invasive or have side-effects, stimulate the pelvic nerve roots, which also It won’t make you feel bad and you don’t cedure can effectively treat urge according to Dr. Slack. For example, Kegel control the bladder, she explained. have to take a pill every day. There is an incontinence for many women, without exercises can help to strengthen the pelvic “When we stimulate that nerve, over initial time commitment, but the results side-effects.” floor muscles, which hold in the urine. Blad- time it can reprogram the bladder,” Dr. are impressive.” Stress incontinence generally happens as der retraining is another option, which entails Slack added. “Studies show that most peo- For more information about other pro- women age and the muscles that hold up going to the bathroom at set times before you ple see significant improvement of bladder grams or services at Washington Hospital the bladder weaken over time. Pregnancy, have the urge to urinate. But these are not al- symptoms over time.” that can improve your health, visit child birth, and some surgeries can con- ways effective for some women. Surgery is an- Patients undergo weekly 30-minute ses- www.whhs.com. tribute to it, according to Dr. Slack. Child- other option, but it is invasive. sions for 12 weeks. 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