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Milpitas celebrates June 7, 2016 Frank Sisk BBQ from Golf around the Tournament world Election is almost here Page 36 Information Page 26 See page 10 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com May 17, 2016 Vol. 15 No. 20 SUBMITTED BY MONICA MARTINES History will be made on Sunday, May 29 when All-Star Bay Area Celebrity DJs will unite with the Latin Legend Pete Escovedo to raise money for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. The “Super DJ Benefit” is a club-style event that will take place at The Saddle Rack in Fremont. Attendees will not only get to enjoy the funky dance beats but will be greeted by The Food Truck Mafia, Rock Wall Wine Company, local artisans, and live and silent auctions. This benefit is highly unique in that there has never been this much musical talent under one roof. The Bay Area airwaves are continued on page 27 Burgers and beers celebrate California craft breweries BY DAVID R. NEWMAN trucks, live music, and booths displaying art, crafts, and gourmet food products for Sample some suds and chow down on sale. Local businesses and services will also burgers at the 2nd annual “Burger and be showcased. Brew Festival,” to be held in downtown Only in its second year, this new event Fremont on Saturday, May 21. Hosted by will be building on the success of last year, PHOTOS COURTESY OF DONALD NEFF hardly noticed in the rush of modern life. the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, this which drew over 5,000 people. Says Fre- With an eye for these hidden treasures, day-long celebration of California craft mont Chamber of Commerce CEO Sixty paintings of 43 different creeks in Neff started the quest in November 2013 breweries will feature a variety of brew, Cindy Bonior; “Last year was a great year. the Santa Clara Valley will be on public to paint a creek, river, or waterway of display at the Milpitas Public Library Santa Clara Valley once a week en plein tasty food from local restaurants and food continued on page 21 through July 30. The paintings are the air, that is, painted on location. result of a one-year quest by internation- Neff’s goal is to help everyone to a ally acclaimed artist Donald Neff to paint greater appreciation of the wonderful variety “The Creeks and Rivers of Silicon Valley.” of what used to be called “The Valley of Neff’s quest has received international Heart’s Delight,” which seems to be lost in attention from major art magazines and the urban and suburban sprawl. He also other media. It has also garnered the wanted to raise interest in preserving our city attention of many local environmental, creeks, waterways, and other natural areas. civic, and government entities. Forty-three creeks are represented, in Many don’t realize that Silicon Valley locations from Redwood City to San Mar- used to be a lush agrarian region teeming tin, from Fremont to Evergreen. Neff has with orchards, farms, ranches, and fruit painted an actual ghost town in Silicon packing plants. There are still a wonderful Valley, the downtown wild beaver sign, variety of little scenes below freeways, the largest homeless camp in the US, and around back alleys, and behind fences continued on page 16 INDEX Classified. 33 It’s a date . 23 Public Notices. 38 Arts & Entertainment . 23 Community Bulletin Board . 34 Kid Scoop . 20 Real Estate. 17 Contact Us . 31 Mind Twisters . 18 Sports . 28 Bookmobile Schedule . 26 Editorial/Opinion . 31 Obituary . 40 Subscribe . 33 Business . 8 Home & Garden . 15 Protective Services . 37 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE May 17, 2016 Washington Hospital Screening Can Prevent Serious Complications o your legs hurt when is required by calling painful discomfort in the feet you walk? What you’re (800) 963-7070. or thighs. Dfeeling could be the With PVD, fatty deposits Reducing Your Risk warning signs for peripheral build up in the inner lining of PVD occurs mostly in people vascular disease (PVD). This the artery walls, restricting blood over the age of 50, particularly potentially deadly disease is flow. This process is called men, according to Dr. Mehigan. caused by a narrowing or atherosclerosis. When an artery is He says risk factors include a hardening of the arteries that blocked or narrowed, the part of family history of PVD, premature carry blood to the legs, arms, the body it supplies does not get heart attacks or stroke, excess stomach and kidneys. enough blood and oxygen. weight, a sedentary lifestyle, “If you have leg pain, you People with PVD are also smoking, diabetes, high blood should first determine if it’s a likely to have blocked arteries or pressure and high cholesterol. circulatory issue,” said Dr. John atherosclerosis in other areas of Most people with PVD can Thomas Mehigan, vascular the body, which means they are at be treated with medicines and surgeon and medical director higher risk for heart disease, lifestyle changes. The effects of of the Vascular Center at aneurysms and stroke. the disease can’t be reversed Washington Hospital. “The pain The most common symptom without surgery, but the occurs with exercise and stops as of PVD is a painful cramping in progression can be stopped, soon as you rest with PVD. The the hips, thighs or calves when according to Dr. Mehigan. blood is not circulating properly.” walking, climbing stairs or Medications used to treat the Dr. Mehigan will be joined by otherwise exercising. Symptoms disease include those that help Dr. Ash Jain, cardiologist, and can also include numbness and lower the risk and progression of Dr. Gabriel Herscu, vascular tingling in the lower legs and atherosclerosis throughout the surgeon, for free PVD screenings feet, cold lower legs and feet, and body, such as those to help lower on Saturday, June 25, from ulcers or sores on the legs or feet blood pressure, lower cholesterol, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The screening that don’t heal. optimize blood sugar in people measures blood flow in the leg Sometimes people assume the with diabetes, and thin the and foot and checks for risk pain is a normal part of aging and blood to enhance blood flow, With PVD, fatty deposits build up in the inner lining of the artery walls, restricting factors. The PVD screenings never mention it to their doctors. he explained. blood flow. Dr. Mehigan will be joined by Dr. Ash Jain, cardiologist, and Dr. Gabriel will be held at the Conrad E. Those with diabetes might Dr. Mehigan says a key factor Herscu, vascular surgeon, for free PVD screenings on Saturday, June 25, from Anderson, MD, Auditorium at confuse the pain with peripheral in reducing your risk of PVD – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The screening measures blood flow in the leg and foot and checks Washington West, 2500 Mowry neuropathy, a common symptom for risk factors. The PVD screenings will be held at the Conrad E. Anderson, MD, Auditorium at Washington West, 2500 Mowry Ave., in Fremont. Registration is Ave., in Fremont. Registration of diabetes that is a burning or continued on page 5 required by calling (800) 963-7070. 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 5/17/16 5/18/16 5/19/16 5/20/16 5/21/16 5/22/16 5/23/16 Sports-Related Citizens' Bond Over- Voices InHealth: The 12:00 PM Living with Arthritis Movement sight Committee Meet- Citizens' Bond 12:00 AM Concussions Greatest Gift of All Your Concerns In- Disorders, ing April 20th, 2016 Oversight 12:30 PM Health: Sun Protection Parkinson's Disease, Inside Washington Committee Meeting 12:30 AM Tremors and Epilepsy April 20th, 2016 Hospital: The Emergency Turning 65? Get To Learn More About Department Heart Irregularitie Kidney Disease Know Medicare 1:00 PM Lunch and Learn: Diabetes Matters: Sugar Diabetes Matters: 1:00 AM Yard to Table Substitutes - Sweet Strategies for Learn If You Are at or Sour? 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