Cap the Holidays A Shinn House with the An amazing Christmas Nutcracker personality Ballet Coach John Webb Page 5 Page 32 Page 18 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com December 3, 2013 Vol. 12 No. 49 SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS Featuring the work of 88 artists, Olive Hyde Art Guild’s 31st “Holiday for the Arts” offers a gala introduction to the holiday season. The Olive Hyde Art Gallery & Center will be filled with original one-of-a-kind pieces in ceramics, glass, jewelry, scarves, jackets, hats, art quilts, wood, paintings, sculpture, and continued on page 7 SUBMITTED BY PEGGY PEABODY Ballet Petit’s production of the “Nut- SUBMITTED BY ISA POLT-JONES cracker” has become an East Bay desti- PHOTOS BY ALLAN MENDEZ nation over the last 35 years. Audiences come annually from all over to enjoy Celebrate the holiday season Victorian style at Ardenwood Historic this full-length production danced by Farm! Visit the beautifully decorated Patterson House, sing Christmas 300 classically trained dancers. Ballet carols, search for the Yule log, and visit Father Christmas. Enjoy musi- Petit is proud to showcase its youngest cal performances, puppet shows, and bring your cookies and their as well as advanced dancers, bringing recipe to enter the homemade Christmas Cookie Baking Contest. the magic of the “Nutcracker” to the community at Chabot College on De- continued on page 19 cember 7 and 8. Ballet Petit’s “Nutcracker” tells the story of young Clara (danced by Cay- lah Lindsay or Sarah Buzsaki) who re- ceives a unique gift on Christmas Eve from her beloved Uncle Drosselmeyer (Mark Blumert) at the annual family Christmas Party. Just as Clara is fully delighted by her new treasure, her brother Fritz (Ryan Cheng) breaks it in a sudden act of jealousy. This brings the party to an end as Fritz is sent off to bed. As the house settles into the night, Clara slips back into continued on page 11 INDEX Classified. 28 Kid Scoop . 29 Sports . 30 Subscribe . 15 Arts & Entertainment . 21 Community Bulletin Board . 32 Mind Twisters . 28 Contact Us . 27 Obituary . 23 Bookmobile Schedule . 22 Editorial/Opinion . 27 Protective Services . 8 Business . 12 It’s a date . 21 Public Notices. 32 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 3, 2013 Flu season has begun. Make sure that you wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. he holiday season is here—a time on it, and then touching your mouth or of tradition, travel, and fun with nose. Besides staying away from people T family and friends. It is also a time who are sick, and staying home when you What is the best way to Brussels sprouts and tomatoes, as well as other when we should all pay closer attention to are sick, the best way to prevent infection wash your hands? foods that are rich in Vitamin C. our health by following effective practices is to wash your hands frequently with soap Estadi recommends: “Follow these steps • Get plenty of rest to keep your immune to stay as healthy as possible. and water.” before, during and after preparing food, be- system strong. Flu season is upon us, which com- For all of these reasons, we celebrate fore eating, before and after caring for some- Washington Hospital has a longstanding pounds our health concerns at this time of Hand Washing Awareness Week every year one who is sick, and after using the toilet: commitment to spreading the word about year. Statistics show that the months of to remind people of the importance of • “Wet your hands with clean, running the importance of hand hygiene to our December through March are when the flu hand hygiene. This year’s observance is water and apply soap. community. For five years, we have collabo- is most active. from Dec. 1 through Dec. 7. • Rub your hands together to make a rated with local schools to teach students The Centers for Disease Control and “We should remember, however, that lather and scrub them well, including the how and when to wash their hands through Prevention (CDC) report that an average proper hand washing is vitally important backs of your hands, between your fingers the Washington Hospital Community of five to twenty percent of the U.S. popu- throughout the year,” adds Estadi. and under your nails. Health Improvement Program and Com- lation will become infected with the flu The “4 Principles of Hand Awareness” • Continue rubbing for at least 20 sec- munity Health Resource Library. each year. That’s between 1.5 million and may help you remember steps to take to onds – long enough to hum the ‘Happy In the hospital, there is an aggressive hand 6.3 million people. avoid getting the flu: Birthday’ song twice over. hygiene program to protect patients by sup- Flu, or seasonal influenza, is caused by a • Wash your hands when they are dirty • Rinse your hands well under running porting staff, physicians, volunteers, and visi- number of viruses, and the infection affects and before eating. water. tors in following hand washing people’s respiratory systems with symptoms • Do not cough into your hands. • Dry your hands with a clean towel or air recommendations. A variety of resources are ranging from mild to life threatening. Flu is • Do not sneeze into your hands. dry them.” provided, including greater access to hand highly contagious and, during the season, • Do not put your fingers into your eyes, If clean, running water is not available, sanitizing gel, more visible signage, and posi- employers and schools commonly experience nose or mouth. you can use an alcohol-based hand sani- tive reinforcement for staff and physicians noticeable spikes in absenteeism. The Henry the Hand website, at tizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. who consistently follow the guidelines. “The CDC reports that the most effec- www.henrythehand.com, in partnership with To see a list of additional times when you tive way to prevent the transmission of dis- the CDC, advises people not to breach the should wash your hands, go to the CDC Learn more. ease is proper hand washing,” advises Lia “T Zone” – your eyes, nose and mouth, website at www.cdc.gov/handwashing/. Estadi, R.N., infection control nurse at which are the main portals of entry into your If you will be traveling during the holi- For more information about hand Washington Hospital. “Flu viruses are body. It’s through these areas that the major- days, besides following hand hygiene guide- hygiene and hand washing awareness, spread primarily by droplets that are cre- ity of diseases enter the body. lines, keep these other pointers in mind: visit www.cdc.gov/handwashing and ated when people who have the flu cough, “This is why the 4 Principles of Hand • Get a flu shot. www.henrythehand.com. For more in- sneeze or talk. You can also get the flu by Awareness are so important,” Henry the • Boost your vitamin C intake by eating more formation about Washington Hospital, touching a surface or object with flu virus Hand explains. oranges, red peppers, strawberries, broccoli, go to www.whhs.com. 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 12/03/13 12/04/13 12/05/13 12/06/13 12/07/13 12/08/13 12/09/13 12:00 PM 12:00 AM Movement Disorders, Strengthen Your Back! 12:30 PM Deep Venous Diabetes Matters: Vacation Heel Problems and Sidelined by Back Pain? Parkinson's Disease, Learn to Improve Your 12:30 AM Thrombosis or Travel Plans? Treatment Options Get Back in the Game Tremors and Epilepsy Back Fitness Treatment Options for Knee Problems 1:00 PM 1:00 AM Minimally Invasive Treatment for Common Get Your Child's Plate in 1:30 PM Gynecologic Conditions Voices InHealth: Healthy Get Your Child's Plate in Minimally Invasive Surgery Women's Health Shape Conference: Age 1:30 AM Women's Health Pregnancy Shape for Lower Back Disorders Appropriate Screenings Conference: Aging 2:00 PM Gracefully Living Well with Diabetes: 2:00 AM Overcoming Challenges 2:30 PM Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Washington Township Deep Venous Thrombosis Washington Township 2:30 AM Health Care District Health Care District Washington Township Back Fitness Don't Let Back Pain Board Meeting Board Meeting Health Care District Sideline You 3:00 PM November 13th, 2013 November 13th, 2013 Board Meeting 3:00 AM Disaster Preparedness November 13th, 2013 3:30 PM Minimally Invasive 3:30 AM Surgery for Lower Back Disorders Community Based Senior Inside Washington Supportive Services Hospital: The Green Team 4:00 PM Superbugs: Are We 4:00 AM Winning the Germ War? Sidelined by Back Pain? Raising Awareness About Your Concerns InHealth: Voices InHealth: The Alzheimer's Disease 4:30 PM Measles Resurgence Greatest Gift of All Get Back in the Game Stroke 4:30 AM Lunch and Learn: Yard to Table 5:00 PM Your Concerns InHealth: 5:00 AM Senior Scam Prevention Raising Awareness About Treatment Options for From One Second to the Stroke Knee Problems Next 5:30 PM Keeping Your Heart Important Immunizations Diabetes Matters: Top 5:30 AM on the Right Beat Diabetes Meal Planning: for Healthy Adults Foods for Heart Health Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strategies for Seasonal Strength Training System 6:00 PM Success 6:00 AM Latest Treatments for Skin Cancer Cerebral Aneurysms 6:30 PM Your Concerns InHealth: Learn About Nutrition for Healthy Nutrition 6:30 AM Senior Scam Prevention a Healthy Life for Your Heart