An eye-opening Rotary project OneChild: – Sight Now Making children a Raise a priority glass to Oktoberfest Page 7 Page 16 Page 17 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com September 25, 2018 Vol. 16 No. 39 Handball Best Kept Secret SUBMITTED BY RAY GEHRKE What do the city of Fremont, the Fremont Unified School District and Centerville Junior High School all have in common that no other school or college has in the United States? Give up? Would you believe it is a gym? Continued on page 27 BY TOSHALI GOEL City offers. The event will feature several PHOTOS COURTESY OF categories of bicycles on display as well as a swap meet for interested attendees to MAYNARD ESTRELLADO purchase bike parts and accessories. Local bike clubs will offer support gear, T-shirts Union City’s 4th annual “iBike” show and patches. Additionally, the Larry aims to bring light to the art involved in creating bicycles, while also bringing Continued on page 4 attention to the resourceful programs the SUBMITTED BY set of modern pop songs. Released in SRINI VEERARAGHAVAN October 2017, “On Your Own” is vocally and stylistically comparable to Stardust awardee and IFAB (Fashion, Demi Lovato’s 2013 eponymous release Food, Arts, Academics, Beauty and with its vibrant sound that delivers Business) USA awardee for Best Female the message of finding your own way Singer, Aditi Sri is a 17-year-old pop through this world. Listeners get another singer from Fremont who has made a side of the pop songstress with “Shine,” name for herself in both the Hollywood an up-tempo track that gives way to and Bollywood scene. Singing since she confidence and embracing one’s was five years old, Sri was put on this personal shine. earth to deliver music to the world. Sri has performed over Trained in both Hindustani classical and 100 fundraising concerts since her Western vocals, she comes with versatility first at the tender age of 12 at the jam-packed into her repertoire, which Preity Zinta Show. Just a year later she includes her two current singles, was performing alongside the likes of “On Your Own” and “Shine.” Both tracks showcase the tenacity this Continued on page 14 generation has, while still being a great 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 Home & Garden. 13 Protective Services . 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE September 25, 2018 As we age, we may be facing some common senior “One of the most important things you can do to give health challenges. It is imperative to make healthy lifestyle yourself the gift of health is to get your annual wellness choices, such as remaining physically active, maintaining a checkups,” says Lanuza. He notes that as we age, it is vital healthy weight, quitting smoking, getting proper to be aware of our blood pressure, body mass index, and nutrition—and just as importantly, to be aware of blood sugar and cholesterol levels—and to use that chronic diseases and managing them effectively. information to manage any chronic conditions. Learn about effective tools and strategies for healthy “These screenings will help you be more aware of your aging at a free seminar sponsored by Washington Hospital risks for certain chronic diseases, so the earlier you get on Wednesday, October 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the screened, the earlier you can begin to manage or seek Washington Township Medical Foundation (WTMF) treatment for these conditions,” Lanuza notes. According At October 3rd seminar, Marc Lanuza, PA, will share tips Newark Clinic conference room, 6236 Thornton Ave., to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on staying healthy at every age. Newark. Physician Assistant, Marc Lanuza will share (CDC), the leading causes of death in the U.S. include valuable information about how to make healthy heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s and charge of our health and take the time to get medical help choices to maintain, protect and improve aspects of kidney disease. as soon as possible.” your health as you age. Remaining physically active and eating a For more information, or to register for this seminar, According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), healthy diet can help manage or even prevent some call (800) 963-7070 or visit www.whhs.com/events. about 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic of these conditions. In addition to exercise and diet, If you need help finding a primary care physician or disease, and 68 percent have at least two. The good news getting your regular checkups on time is key to physician assistant, visit the Washington Township is, people with chronic diseases, who learn how to maintaining your health—so you shouldn’t put off Medical Foundation website at www.mywtmf.com and manage their symptoms, can improve their quality seeing your doctor. Lanuza advises, “These days, many click on the tab “Find A Doctor.” of life and reduce their health care costs. of us have a busy, stressful life, but we need to take 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 9/25/18 9/26/18 9/27/18 9/28/18 9/29/18 9/30/18 10/1/18 Sports Medicine Program: Big Women's Health Conference: 12:00 PM Learn About the Signs & Changes in Concussion Care: Women & Stroke: 12:00 AM What You Don't Know Can Hurt Symptoms of Sepsis You Diabetes Matters: Your Concerns InHealth: Are You at Risk? 12:30 PM Mental Health Ready, Set, Goal Setting Sun Protection 12:30 AM Relieving Back Pain: Education Series: Know Your Options Crisis Intervention Dietary Treatment to Treat Mental Health Education 1:00 PM Celiac Disease Series: Mental Wellness 1:00 AM Cough and Pneumonia: When to See a Doctor Strategies to Help Lower Washington Township Your Cholesterol and Health Care District 1:30 PM Board Meeting 1:30 AM Diabetes Matters: Blood Pressure Gastroparesis September 12, 2018 Updated Treatments for New to Medicare? What 2:00 PM Mental Health Knee Pain & Arthritis You Need to Know 2:00 AM Education Series: Washington Township Understanding Psychotic Health Car District Stress Management Disorders 2:30 PM Board Meeting 2:30 AM Palliative Care Series: September 12, 2018 How Can This Help Me? Family Caregiver Series: 3:00 PM Mindfulness Meditation Respiratory Health 3:00 AM Skin Health: Skin Cancer & for the Caregiver 11th Annual Women's Fountain of Youth Washington Township Health Care District 3:30 PM Health Conference: Board Meeting Obesity: 3:30 AM Patient's Playbook Latest Treatments for September 12, 2018 Understand the Causes, Cerebral Aneurysms Sports Medicine Program: Strategies to Reduce the Consequences & Prevention 4:00 PM Nutrition & Athletic Risk of Cancer Recurrence 4:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Sports Medicine Program: Performance Asian Indian Cooking Not A Superficial Youth Sports Injuries 4:30 PM Shingles Problem: Varicose Veins & 4:30 AM Chronic Venous Disease The Patient's Playbook Community Forum: Minimally Invasive Surgery 5:00 PM Getting to the Palliative Care Series: for Lower Back Disorders 5:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Weight Management: Diabetes Matters: Diabetes & Family Caregiver Series: No-Mistake Zone Interfaith Discussions on Diabetes Ups & Downs: Stopping the Madness Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Medication Safety End of Life Topics 5:30 PM Troubleshooting High Diabetes Matters: 5:30 AM & Low Blood Sugar Inside Washington Hospital: Inside Washington Hospital: Acetaminophen Overuse Straight Talk About Diabetes Rapid Detection of MRSA The Emergency Department Danger Levels Medications 6:00 PM 6:00 AM Cognitive Assessment As Prostate Cancer: What Learn the Latest Treatment Diabetes Matters: Managing You Age You Need to Know Strengthen Your Back! Options for GERD Time with Diabetes 6:30 PM Learn to Improve Your Good Fats vs. Bad Fats 6:30 AM Inside Washington Eating for Heart Health by Back Fitness Washington Township Hospital: The Green Team Reducing Sodium Health Care District Pain When You Walk? Digestive Health: What You 7:00 PM Board Meeting It Could Be PVD Need to Know 7:00 AM Preventive Screenings: When September 12, 2018 & Why Are They Important Superbugs: Are We 7:30 PM Winning the Germ War? 7:30 AM Mental Health Education Washington Township Series: Anxiety Disorders Palliative Care Series: Keeping Your Heart on the Health Care District Palliative Care 8:00 PM Right Beat Board Meeting 8:00 AM From One Second to Advance Health Care Demystified Washington Township September 12, 2018 the Next Planning Health Care District 8:30 PM Your Concerns InHealth: Board Meeting 8:30 AM Sports Medicine Program: Decisions in End of Life September 12, 2018 Women's Health Exercise & Injury Care Your Concerns InHealth: 9:00 PM Conference: Reclaiming Senior Scam Prevention Inside Washington Hospital: 9:00 AM Your Confidence Washington Township Advanced Treatment of Meatless Mondays Learn If You Are at Risk Health Care District Aneurysms 9:30 PM for Liver Disease Board Meeting 9:30 AM Family Caregiver Series: How Family Caregiver Series: September 12, 2018 Do You Talk to Your Doctor? Caregiving From A Distance Sports Medicine Program: Vitamins & Supplements: 10:00 PM Mindful Healing Why Does