Caliban Renowned kicks off Celebrating children’s 2017 Martin Luther recording concert King, Jr. – Idealist artist offers series and pragmatist workshop Page 18 Page 22 Page 30 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com January 3, 2017 Vol. 15 No. 1 BY PHILIP KOBYLARZ uncertainty. What young people find essential is ground- future successful pathways so that young people can sur- PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOULCIETY ing and stability, and the Tri-City area has an incredible vive on a living wage while they do what is often forgotten organization to promote this. in our society: discovering their passion in life. At any Children of today live in a vastly different world. It is Soulciety is a non-profit created in 2008 that focuses given time, they serve approximately 180 enrollees and one filled with endless distraction, narrowing economic on creative development by channeling young people into provide services for another 300. They also feature a career opportunity, and with the recent turn of events, political the workforce. Their concentration is on internships and continued on page 4 SUBMITTED BY VICKILYN HUSSEY The Great American Songbook meets the great German Leider in Music at the Mission’s “Song and Jazz: Schubert to Ellington”! Immerse yourself in Schubert, Kern, Gershwin, Ellington and the daz- zling, rarely performed virtuoso work for double bass and baritone voice, Mozart’s “Per Questa Bella Mano,” at an elegant Tuscan villa in Milpitas overlooking the bay. The concert on Sunday, January 15 is part of The Salon Series presented by Music at the Mission. “The Salon Series was originally versatility and appeal of artists Autris conceived as a gathering of friends Paige, César Cancino, and Bill Everett. around music, inspired by the musical “There are few performers who are gatherings (salons) of composer Franz equally at home in the classical and Schubert,” explained Bill Everett, popular world, and Autris is one of bassist and Artistic Co-Director of them,” Everett said. “He has per- Music at the Mission. The tradition of formed at the Metropolitan Opera, serving an array of wines and delicious and he has performed with Ray hors d’oeuvres is also a convivial part Charles on Broadway. That is a unique of The Salon Series. combination.” “While Mozart and Schubert seem For many years, César Cancino was far from Gershwin and Ellington, the musical director and pianist for when hearing them side by side in a Teatro Zinzanni, a European style cir- small intimate setting, the universality cus-cabaret in San Francisco, and of their music is very clear.” The pro- gram also demonstrates the incredible continued on page 12 INDEX Classified. 23 It’s a date . 19 Public Notices. 32 Arts & Entertainment . 19 Community Bulletin Board . 34 Kid Scoop . 16 Real Estate. 13 Contact Us . 27 Mind Twisters . 14 Sports . 24 Bookmobile Schedule . 24 Editorial/Opinion . 27 Obituary . 28 Subscribe . 37 Business . 8 Home & Garden . 11 Protective Services . 31 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017 Pain in the Neck Research shows that improvements in Chronic neck and back pain are strength and physical function are possible common complaints among adults and even after age 60 with an appropriate can get in the way of regular activities. exercise program, she added. Strength Mukherjee said there is evidence that training, in which muscles are exercised shows physical therapy can be an effective against resistance that gets more difficult alternative to long-term use of prescription as strength improves, has even been shown pain medications, and even surgery, to to prevent frailty. reduce chronic pain, including neck and So if one of your New Year’s resolutions back pain. Physical therapists can develop is to get moving, but pain is holding you a plan that might include manual therapy, back, contact the Washington Outpatient he new year is a good time to get health care provider, Mukherjee said. flexibility and strengthening exercises, Rehabilitation Center. You don’t need a moving. But, exercising can be Therapists also need to understand the and/or electrical stimulation. They can also physician’s referral to be treated at the center. difficult when you suffer from root cause of any pain, to develop an provide tips for taking better care of your For more information about T back and neck like improving posture and aches and pains. If pain is keeping you effective treatment plan. physical therapy services or to make an techniques for lifting and moving without from achieving your New Year’s resolution, Just for You appointment, call (510) 794-9672 or visit you may want to consider physical therapy. straining your back. www.whhs.com/oprehab. To learn about “Each treatment plan is specifically “Pain can be a barrier to a more active “Chronic neck and back pain don’t other programs and services at Washington designed to meet your individual needs,” lifestyle,” said Sharmi Mukherjee, director need to get in the way of an active Hospital that can help you stay healthy, she added. “The goal is to get people back and lead physical therapist at the lifestyle,” Mukherjee said. “Physical visit www.whhs.com. to their previous level of functioning. That Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation therapy can also help reduce the pain, might mean being able to return to a sport Center. “If it hurts to move, it makes it stiffness and weakness that many people or physical activity they enjoy, or it could harder to exercise or do the physical associate with aging.” mean getting back to work. For some activities you enjoy. Physical therapy can people it might mean being able to ease pain and improve flexibility, balance perform everyday tasks like making the and range of motion, which can improve bed or getting dressed. Reducing chronic your overall quality of life.” pain and improving mobility can really The Washington Outpatient be life changing.” Rehabilitation Center is staffed by highly trained physical therapists who are skilled Therapists work with rehab patients at providing the latest techniques for to help reduce their pain, increase strength alleviating pain caused by a medical and flexibility, and improve range of condition, illness or injury. So whether motion using a variety of techniques. you are in pain due to arthritis or other They may use ultrasound, electrical medical conditions, or you wrenched stimulation, and other methods to reduce your back overdoing it at the gym, physical pain, swelling, and scar tissue, in addition therapy can help you get moving again. to guiding patients through a physical Before any treatment, physical routine, Mukherjee explained. therapists at the Washington Outpatient The exercise routines use a variety Rehabilitation Center first do a of equipment, including recumbent and comprehensive evaluation to determine upright stationary bicycles, an upper body what a patient’s condition is and if there exerciser, therapeutic exercise balls, and a If pain is keeping you from achieving your New Year’s resolution, you may want to consider physical therapy. are any underlying issues that need to be treadmill, as well as other stretching and The Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is staffed by highly trained physical therapists who are addressed by a physician or other strengthening equipment. skilled at providing the latest techniques for alleviating pain so you can get moving in the new year. 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 1/3/17 1/4/17 1/5/17 1/6/17 1/7/17 1/817 1/9/17 Eating for Heart Learn About the Signs Inside Washington Learn About the Diabetes Matters: 12:00 PM Health by Reducing Hospital: The Signs & Symptoms of 12:00 AM Sidelined by Back & Symptoms of Sepsis Sports Medicine Healthy or Hoax Sodium Pain? Get Back in the Green Team Sepsis Program: Youth 12:30 PM Game Sports Injuries 12:30 AM Diabetes Matters: Urinary Incontinence Type 1.5 Diabetes Good Fats vs. in Women: What You Kidney Transplants 1:00 PM Bad Fats Community Need to Know 1:00 AM Based Senior Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Matters: Understanding Labs Supportive Shingles Services Ready, Set, Goal 1:30 PM to Improve Diabetes The Weigh to Setting 1:30 AM Management Arthritis: Do I Have Success Relieving Back Pain: One of 100 Types 2:00 PM Know Your Options 2:00 AM Latest Treatments for Cerebral Aneurysms Strengthen Your Back 2:30 PM Washington 2:30 AM Voices InHealth: Bras Washington Washington for Body & Soul Township Health Township Health Township Health Keeping Your Heart Care District Board Learn About Nutrition Care District Board Voices InHealth: Care District Board 3:00 PM for a Healthy Life Healthy Pregnancy on the Right Beat Meeting December 3:00 AM Meeting December Meeting December 14, 2016 14, 2016 14, 2016 3:30 PM Voices InHealth: Cyber- Diabetes Matters: 3:30 AM Alzheimer's Disease Low Back Pain bullying - The New Diabetes & Schoolyard Bully Heart Disease 4:00 PM Your Concerns Getting the Most Out 4:00 AM InHealth: Decisions in of Your Insurance When You Have Diabetes End of Life Care Learn If You Are at Risk Dietary Treatment to Relieving Back Pain: 4:30 PM Preventive Family Caregiver Treat Celiac Disease Know Your Options 4:30 AM for Liver Disease Healthcare Screening Series: Legal & Your Concerns