Excellence in Education Gala ‘Equilibrium’ Tuskegee honors shows Airmen, Inc. Mahesh Patel distinct – Preserving and perspectives a legacy Sharon Coco and balanced elements Page 14 Page 32 Page 40 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com February 13, 2018 Vol. 16 No.7 BY ROBBIE FINLEY PHOTOS COURTESY OF COLLIN MCCORMACK Forget horses, spurs, and whips – to play polo, all you need is a bike, mallet, and enthusiasm (and safety gear, of course). Bike polo, born out of bike courier culture in the Pacific Northwest, has developed a foothold in the Bay Area, with grassroots clubs dotting the region, fueling a subculture that is bringing bike enthusiasts together in an exciting way. The rules of the game are essentially the same as horseback polo – two teams compete against each other, trying to drive a ball into the goal with a mallet. That is where the similarities end, as horseback polo and all its accoutrements carry a Continued on page 39 ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY VICTOR CARVELLAS Who hasn’t looked through their loose change from time to time looking for interesting coins? Maybe you’ve found a “double die” Lincoln cent, a pure silver Kennedy half dollar, or a Mercury dime. The men and women of the Fremont Coin Club share your interest, and then some. The club, founded in 1971, meets at the Elks Club on Farwell Drive the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. If you ask most members why they belong, the answer is consistent: As 17-year member Herb Miles notes, Continued on page 11 PHOTOS COURTESY OF cleaning, red decorations, parades, fireworks, CARMEN HERLIHY and cultural activities. Years are named for the animals of the New Year’s wishes will ring out once again Chinese Zodiac, and 2018 is the Year of the as the Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Dog. Those born in the Year of the Dog are Friday, February 16. This Spring Festival is a thought to have the best traits of human major holiday in China, Hong Kong, nature: loyalty, honesty, faithfulness, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea, friendliness, and sincerity with an as well as in Chinese communities around enduring good nature. the world. The celebration traditionally Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, is also runs for 16 days, culminating in the celebrated this year on February 16. Lantern Festival on March 2. The New Year Festivities are very similar to those observed is observed with traditional food, new by the Chinese for their New Year. clothes, small red envelopes containing Continued on page 17 money, sacrifices to ancestors, house 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 . 35 Home & Garden. 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 13, 2018 risk factors by making lifestyle “If your numbers remain high, these patients we might use Advice That Will changes. One change is to various medications may help. PCSK9 inhibitor medications,” Do Your exercise regularly. Statins, which are used to lower he says. “These injectable drugs, “The most crucial step is to cholesterol, have proved which patients can typically Heart Good get moving,” he says. “We all lead beneficial for many people administer to themselves hectic lives, and sometimes it just with heart disease. Statins also every two weeks, are used to February Is American Heart Month doesn’t seem possible to exercise have been shown to reduce lower LDL cholesterol in every day. I tell my patients to inflammation in blood vessels.” statin-intolerant patients. There According to the American density lipoprotein) is the “bad” also are medications to help lower Heart Association (AHA), heart cholesterol that causes fatty try to exercise for at least two to Dr. Sehgal says four categories three hours each week. That of adult patients might be blood pressure and high blood disease remains the number one buildup in the arteries, and HDL sugar levels. All of these cause of death in the U.S. Yet (high density lipoprotein) or might mean exercising more on candidates for statins: weekends and less during the medications should be carefully people who pay attention to “good” cholesterol. Triglycerides • People with diabetes monitored by your medical certain factors, can reduce their are another type of fat in the week. Some exercise is better than none at all.” • Patients with a history of care provider.” risk of developing heart disease. blood. In general, total coronary or vascular disease cholesterol (LDL, HDL and Another change is to follow If you need help finding a “Some risk factors – such • People with an LDL choles- primary care physician, visit as a family history of heart disease 20 percent of triglycerides), a healthy diet that is high in should be less than 200 mg/dL. fiber and low in caloric density, terol level of 190 mg/dL or www.mywtmf.com and click on – are unchangeable,” says higher the tab for “Find A Doctor.” Rohit Sehgal, MD, FACC, a The optimal level of LDL is less moderating your intake of cardiologist with Washington than 100 mg/dL. For HDL, saturated fats and eliminating • Patients with an estimated For more information Township Medical Foundation the recommended level is transfats. 10-year risk of 7.5 percent or about heart disease, visit the and chief of Cardiology at 45 mg/dL or more, and the “Not all fats are bad,” says higher for developing coronary AHA website at www.heart.org. Washington Hospital. higher the better. Dr. Sehgal. “We do need some or vascular disease A BMI calculator also is available “Nevertheless, many risk factors Body mass index (BMI) is a fat in our diet, but it is better to “Some patients’ bodies do not at the AHA website. for heart disease can be managed, measure of overweight and consume ‘good’ fats found in tolerate statins well, and for including high blood pressure, obesity. “Normal” BMI is be- food such as avocados, nuts and high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes tween 18.5 and 24.9. A BMI olive oil. Limiting dietary and smoking. The combination between 25 and 29 is considered cholesterol is not as important of smoking and diabetes is overweight. A BMI of 30 or as limiting saturated fats. particularly lethal.” above is considered obese. Carbohydrates and sugar may Know Your Numbers Controlling high blood sugar play a role in heart disease, too. levels can also reduce heart High blood sugar levels require For blood pressure, the top the body to make more insulin, number measures pressure in the disease risks. A normal blood sugar level is less than 100 mg/dL which can contribute to buildup arteries when the heart contracts. of plaque in the arteries.” The lower number measures after fasting for at least eight pressure when the heart is at rest. hours. The A1C test measures Medications May Help The AHA recommendation average blood sugar over the past When lifestyle changes are not for healthy blood pressure is two to three months. A normal enough to lower your risk factors, 120/80 or lower. High blood A1C level is below 5.7 percent. consult your health care provider. pressure generally is defined as Improving Your “Schedule a thorough physical 140/90 or higher. Numbers exam once a year to evaluate your With cholesterol, two main Dr. Sehgal observes that cholesterol, BMI, blood pressure When it comes to heart health, knowing your numbers is strong advice types are measured. LDL (low people often can manage these and blood sugar,” says Dr. Sehgal. from Dr. Rohit Sehgal. 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 2/13/18 2/14/18 2/15/18 2/16/18 2/17/18 2/18/18 2/19/18 11th Annual Women's Health 11th Annual Women's Health 11th Annual Women's Health 12:00 PM Conference: Heart Health Conference: Heart Health Conference: Heart Health 12:00 AM New to Medicare? Updated Treatments Nutrition Nerve Compression Nutrition Nutrition Deep Venous What You Need to for Knee Pain & 12:30 PM Disorders of the Arm Thrombosis 12:30 AM Know Arthritis The Patient's Playbook Minimally Invasive Community Forum: Surgery for Lower Good Fats vs. Bad Fats 1:00 PM Getting to the 1:00 AM Back Disorders No-Mistake Zone Not A Superficial Strengthen Your Back! Arthritis: Do I Have Problem: Varicose Keeping Your Heart on Learn to Improve Your 1:30 PM One of 100 Types? 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