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The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 2013年3月22日 4月4日 2015年4月17日 5月7日 2012年9月14日 --9月27日 2012年1月6日~ 1月20日 2012年1月6日~ 1月20日 March 22 4,2015 2013 April 17 7, January 25--May -6April 7,20, 2013 January 6February January 20, 2012 January -- January 2012 Hong Lok House expands todiversity house Community leaders celebrate A Culture of Employee Appreciation A Culture of Employee Appreciation Spring health tips moreLuther Chinese seniors at Martin King luncheon Adcotron EMS, Inc. Adcotron for EMS, NewInc. Englanders BYLING-MEI LING-MEIWONG WONG BY By Dr. Michael Lowney medical 英文成人基礎教育項目的重要性 華美成人教育項目 醫療特刊 |EMS, Adcotron EMS, Inc Issue Adcotron Inc special 黃秋虹報導 迎來二十週年慶 尊重員工價值 儘管連邦承諾在英文學習以 黃靈美報導 及成人基礎教育上投資贊助，但 New Englanders are more excited toms persist, seek the care of a doctor to 是研究顯示很多項目只能為少數 不難理解當一個人進入Adcotron EMS公司玻璃大門時所獲得的 EMS公司玻璃大門時所獲得的 不難理解當一個人進入Adcotron than ever for spring to arrive, and a prevent a more serious condition. 的移民提供此類服務。 changing season is a great time to make 那種振奮之情。不僅環境一塵不染－－公司在南波士頓海洋工業園 那種振奮之情。不僅環境一塵不染－－公司在南波士頓海洋工業園 麻州州長派屈克在其FY2014 healthy changes. Starting a new exercise Safe exercise 提案中提出向州立公民項目分配 For the past few months, shoveling 所佔的35,000平方英尺中珍珠白的牆壁到處可見──而且以一個高 program or simply enjoying the fresh air 所佔的35,000平方英尺中珍珠白的牆壁到處可見──而且以一個高 can make you feel healthier and happier. was many New Englanders’ only exer- 資助100萬美金, 同比增長321% 度組織的方式呈現，複雜程度不同的芯片製造機與相映的組件與主 Remember that spring brings new health cise. Though this is a great way to burn 度組織的方式呈現，複雜程度不同的芯片製造機與相映的組件與主 。 challenges as well. Here are some tips to calories, an outdoor jog or walk on a 板合併 。但是據公司的CEO幾主席Agnes Young介紹，Adcotron 。但是據公司的CEO幾主席Agnes Young介紹，Adcotron 州長 派屈克在近期出席一 warm day is far more enjoyable. Keep in 板合併 make the most of the season. mind that a new exercise regimen after 成功的真正秘訣並不在于高技術機械或者生產衍生的綜合產品，而 個媒體討論會中說道：「麻州， 成功的真正秘訣並不在于高技術機械或者生產衍生的綜合產品，而 Photoby byAgnes AgnesYoung Young––The Theemployees employeesofofAdcotron AdcotronEMS, EMS,Inc. Inc. Photo a long winter poses different risks and 就好像美國這個國家一樣，是因 Allergy prevention 在於穿著藍色防靜電外套的員工們：他們在公司隨處可見，有的負 Keep ––these tips employee in mind to 在於穿著藍色防靜電外套的員工們：他們在公司隨處可見，有的負 to the National Institutes It isis not not difficult difficult to understand understand the challenges. unmistakable every employee ItAccording to the unmistakable every 為這些來自五湖四海的朋友才變 injury andher exercise safely: of Health, more thanone 18 million Americheerful feeling one gets when when en- prevent turning togreet greet heras asshe she madeher her 責控制按鈕，有的負責檢查組件，有的負責轉動錶盤，有的通過顯 cheerful feeling gets enturning to made 責控制按鈕，有的負責檢查組件，有的負責轉動錶盤，有的通過顯 The Cape Cod African Drum and Dance or Group performed at the MLK luncheon on Jan. 11. • Whether or not you hit anintricaindoor 得更加富足美好。這些移民為我 cans suffer from allergic rhinitis hay teringthrough throughthe theglass glassdoors doorsof ofAdAd- way way around around explaining explaining the the intricatering Photo byFor Ling-Mei Wong. hotmachine chocolate this winter, de- 微鏡觀察整套設備。 fever. some, spring more associ微鏡觀察整套設備。 們的國家和社會做出了很大的貢 cotron EMS,Inc. Inc. Notis only the envi- gym ciesor ofthe each machine and station. cotron EMS, Not only isisthe envicies of each and station. ciding to go for a long jog or walk will ated with sneezing and itchy, watery Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Vietnamese and Cambodians, the poverty ronment spotless the pearly white ronment spotless the pearly white Hong Lok residents with Ruth Moy (second from right). (Image courtesy of Rogerson Commu獻。 他們使我們更加富強，壯 “我的員工們比任何事都重要。”Young介紹說。 “我的員工們比任何事都重要。”Young介紹說。 activate muscles you haven’t recently eyes than visible itvisible is with allaround ofdances the fun warmer walls all around the 35,000 Adcotron, premier Electronics walls all the 35,000 Adcotron, aa premier was honored with poems, and live rate is 30 percent. Issues like Electronics these affect nities.) 失智症並不如影隨從年齡的增長。阿茲海默病在老年失智症患者中發病率最高，大約有 Remember to always devote time 大。因此如何對待這些移民將會 weather brings. But after surviving this used. square foot lot the company occupies Contract Manufacturing service square foot lot the company occupies Contract Manufacturing music at theLok 26thHouse memorial luncheon all of us. We’re all this fight 80%。（圖片由Flickr用戶McBeth提供。） 州長派屈克。圖片由州長辦事處提供。 preserved andbefore be in replaced bytogether.” the service new in- 決定我們的將來。」 may look oldJan. on (詳文請見反面中文第一版) (詳文請見反面中文第一版) to stretching any physical activity pastHong winter, no one should be stuck inin South Boston’sStatehouse. Marine Industrial Industrial (EMS) (EMS) provider that specializes in in South Boston’s Marine provider that specializes in 11 at the Massachusetts Rep. Gloria Fox of the 7th Suffolk disterior building. the outside, but that’s just its façade. and don’t overdo it. sidePark the house. One simple rule can help Park -- but but in aaofficials supremely organized manufacturing lowCouncilor to medium vol- （左到右）何思遠、凌日文、高理查（華美福利會『下一步』教育總監）、 in supremely organized manufacturing low to vol的確， 新移民的未來由他 業，50%的學生直接入學公共大 Several public the recognized Boston at-large “What’s important is medium being able to Past its sufferers four different new • Even the best stretching techniques allergy enjoyexteriors, theattended most aof the trict manner, highly-automated equipume complex electronic assemblies manner, highly-automated equipume complex electronic assemblies Suzanne Speciale（麻州初等和中等教育部）和Tam Pham在『下一步 』的二十 luncheon, including black,ceilings, Latino wood and Felix for attending. She urged live Arroyo infully Chinatown where thealso services steel building with high 學。但是項目中僅有一小部份的 prevent muscle and 們的英文程度決定。根據波士頓 season; the outdoors, out. mentkeep place components on boards boards can’t and systems systems integration forpains a broad broad ment place components on and integration for a 週年慶。圖片有黃靈美提供。 said Anne Morton Smith, presfloors and large windows overlooks Es- are,” Asian representatives. to join the black Latinovice caucus. strains. Ifof you have and persistent pain fol- 基 金 會 的 調 查 報 告 顯 示 ，洪于荃醫師撰寫 •with After working or playing outside, 在 麻 學生在成人基礎教育。 precision and efficiency. How-Wing range industries including mediwith precision and efficiency. Howrange of industries including mediident of development and community sex Street. “I love the diversity in this room. I “To Brother Wing, we have three Asian lowing a new exercise routine, make sure change clothes to avoid bringing pollen ever, neither neither the the sophisticated sophisticated mama- cal, cal, military, military, industrial, industrial, telecommutelecommu- 州，一個會說流利英語的移民平 ever, 華 美 福 利 會 『 下 一 步 過 渡 的老師。（舢舨由華美福利會出 但是人數容量的問題也暫緩 relations Rogerson an Located next towith public transportation, tonication have itfor checked by Communities, a of doctor. Muscle allergens inside you. Wash your Americans think it is so reflective of what Coretta in thealternative House Representachinery nor the complex complex products nication and alternative energy, sits 英語培訓項目』在1月17日迎來 chinery nor the products and energy, sits 舢 舨 報 聯 繫 到 我 ， 讓 我 寫 David在過去兩年裡經常忘 版。） 均年收入是$38,526 。而一個 了成人教育計劃的前進。波士頓 elder-service developer restaurants and luxury condos, Hong Lok strains and areblack common andthat can faceare andthe hands after coming and tives, Scott King wanted,” said Leverett Wing, ninesprains ofnonprofit us are and AuthorLatino,” are the true reason of inside Adcotron’s in aand a Boston Boston Redevelopment Authortrue reason of Adcotron’s in Redevelopment developed the new Hong Lok House and House is exclusively for affordable hous點什麼。失智症躍然紙上。美國 記活動安排，錯過支付賬單日期 become moreare serious if along not treated. always shower andcompany’s wash Asian your Chief hair 何思遠說：「Richard是我 英 語 不 太 好 的 移 民 年 收 入 僅 是 基金會的調查表明，平均每個計 vice chair of the Amerisaid. “We a mighty posse.” success, asGovernor’s the company’s ChiefbeEx-Fox ity-owned building along Boston’s 二十週年慶。『下一步』項目新 success, as the Exity-owned Boston’s the building building. “The number of 2015年預計會有5百多萬人遭受 等。昨天從菜場開車回家，這條 ing. Abed. total of 74 units, including studios manages • Shedding the bulk of winter will fore ecutive Officer Officer and President President Agnes beautiful waterfront district and 舊學員聚在一起分享他們在美國 在 美國的第一個老師，他是一 can Commission and and associate director of Fox encouraged attendees to and live ecutive Agnes beautiful waterfront district $14,221 。 劃後補名單上有接近10,000人。 spoken Tufts Medical Center and •one-bedroom apartments, will rent dialects feel like aastory hugeatfew, relief. may no As temperatures rise, itServices isPatrolling, tempting Young would suggest. Patrolling, boasts story few,ififFrostbite any,businesses businesses Young would suggest. boasts a any, the Division of Community for King’s legacy. 該病折磨，而大眾對此病並不十 他來來往往15年的路，他居然就 的經歷，老師們為他們的成就慶 調 查 還 發 現 大 波 士 頓 地 區 名出色的教育者—耐心、熱情和 有的時候名單上面的人需要等兩 the nurses and doctorsskin is significant. for less all than $500 month on average. longer threaten exposed but as days to open thebuttons, doorsa and window to let in by pushing buttons, checking compoaround canclaim. claim. pushing checking compoaround can the Department of Housing and Commu“I’ve detained,” Fox said. Lok “It 賀。 分了解。籍此版面，我對該病進 迷路了。一周前我們為他慶祝生 foodbeen and transportation Hong Amenities include a senior center open to The 友善…你不僅教我英語語言，並 236,933名英語能力有限的移民 年才能被選上接受教育。還有很 get longer and the sun gets stronger, sunthenents, fresh air. However, it is best to keep nents,turning turning dials,peering peering through dials, nity Development. “Whether you arethrough Cauwasn’t jail need but Iaare was toagain. a in bench residents allchained right here this the community, awhere rooftop garden, taichi burn becomes concern once Repollen outdoors it belongs. Close 行大概描述。 日。大家竊竊私語覺得David真 『下一步』是第一個為成人 幫我找到自信。回首二十年前， 中，少於5%的人參加政府資助的 多移民不想申請或者根本不知道 microscopes allthroughout throughout thepart facil-outside Bornthe outcell. ofthe the closure ofaainprevious previous microscopes all the facilBorn out of closure of Chinese New New Year Year Issue Chinese Issue casian or African American, you are I paid my sunscreen dues the while ’60s deck and in-unit emergency callhome, buttons. member to always use theity, windows youranti-static car and es- community.” ity, cladin inin blue, anti-static overcoats company, Adcotron got its its start start in in 英語學者開設的過度英語項目， clad blue, overcoats company, Adcotron got 是上年紀了。 我的美國夢是從華美福利會開始 小學，中學教育。 這些資源的存在。 Hong House cost The original Hong Lok Luther Housepollen used withRedeveloping ofpecially the great Dr. Martin King a big afro to fulfill Dr.Lok Martin Luther playing or exercising outdoors. ondream dry, success: windy days arethe the true success: thewhen employees. working, 2005.When When Advanced Electronics, are true the employees. 2005. Advanced Electronics, aa 病種定義 Coming Out on January January 20th, 2012! 2012! isis 教 Coming 20th, 失智症並不如影隨從年齡的 nearly $33 million, with 23 sources of 以幫助他們進入大學。何思遠是 to be theareNormandy 的。」 小學和中學的 育 系 統Out 會 on 麻州非常需要成人基礎教育 had.” vision of peace.” As April showers bring May flowcounts highest. Lounge, which was King’s companythat thathad hadbeen beenaround aroundsince since company public and private funds. The waiting bought by the Greater Boston Chinese the decided outdoors will be calling on New •“Our If possible, your exposure on ers, Wing isemployees the firstlimit Chinese American to 通人 常提 來供 講一 ，些 對基 該礎 病教 種育 的計 描 和英文課堂的存在來幫助促進社 增長。它是一種病，但不是老年 邦克山社區學院和波士頓華 向成年 employees are more important 1978 decided to to close close its doors doors in 1993年第一屆學生。 “Our are more important 1978 its in list is seven toget eight years long due to 春節特刊將與一月二十日出版 Golden Age Center. It counts. opened inan 1981 春節特刊將與一月二十日出版 Englanders to out and play. Be sure to days with high pollen Try going speak at the luncheon. When he was inArtistic tributes thananything,” anything,”said saidYoung, Young,who whoherher- October Octoberof of2005, 2005,Young, Young,who wholed ledthe the 劃。其中一個計劃是『成人社區 述是記憶或其它思維能力下降， 人才患的病。 than 她 念 完 『 下 一 步 』 順 利 埠社區中心是最早的合作夥伴。 會經濟以及個人事業發展。在華 toBoston Moy. Community Phase two’s with 28 units affordable for make theaccording most the season and beall safe. outside inStatehouse, theaaofblue, early evening and after tern at the the onlyhousing person of demand, Students fromof the self wore blue,anti-static anti-static overcoat management team inacquiring acquiring all of 轉到邦克山社區學院（Bunker self wore overcoat management team in of 其嚴重程度已對日常生活造成極 學 習 服 務 』 。 這敬請期待！ 個 服 務 向 成 人 項目當年由州政府支持了三年。 埠，很多機構比如華美福利會、 敬請期待！ wait list is closed until the end of 2013. low-income elders. rainfalls when pollen counts arewere lowest. during tour of the the facility. facility. Young’s the assets assets from Advanced Advanced Electroncolor was Sen. Bill Owens. There no Leadership Academy sang “Lift Every during aa tour of Young’s the from Electron“Before, it wasallergies a terrible place,” About the author 大不便。下面的案例描述較為典 • Remember sometimes Hill Community College）並 高理查說：「在波士頓， connection with officials her employees employees ics, Inc., Inc.,“Ain’t formed Adcotron EMS,Turn Inc. 免 費 提 供 各 種 課 程 以 及 教 育 資 華埠社區中心和建橋者等組織向 connection with her isis ics, formed Adcotron EMS, Inc. elected AsianMoy, American and Wing and Gonna Let Nobody said Ruth director of Voice” Dr. Michael Lowney is a board certi- 於 present as a sore executive throat or runny nose, sampan.org sampan.org 型： 下續請看中文第七頁 布 蘭 迪 斯 大 學 （ B r a n d e i s 『下一步』比任何其他項目幫助 源。 另一個計劃是『事業與技 外提供英文教學。但是對於這些 was the only staffer who was Asian AmeriAround.” the Greater Age Me fied family physician at Doctors Express. similar to aBoston springChinese cold. If Golden your sympCONTINUED ON PAGE 5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 can. The Cape Cod African Drum and University）完成研究生學位。 術教育』。本服務旗下有很多分 了更多人就讀大學。麻省初等和 資源的需求遠遠大於了現有的數 Center. “Building Hong Lok House rebecame anneighborhood.” advocate for greater Dance Group led the crowd in a rousing 如今，何思遠經營着她創辦的房 allyWing brought up the 支創意計劃，意在向成人提供初 中等教育部根據研究調查發現我 量。而麻州州長派屈克對英文教 representation and equal access. “The povThe 39 current residents will move to dance with live percussion. Poet Teisha 地產公司。 們有330學員先後就讀大學。這 中以及高中等更高的教育。2010 學的投資則邁向正確的方向。 show solidarity Immigrants Day aHundreds newly of Hong Lok Brownat erty ratescompleted for Asian section Americans, African readStatehouse a poem about King’sfor example HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS 何思遠到如來美國時，華美 不僅是波士頓，更是整個麻省最 年，24.5%『事業與技術教育』 House in aand fewHispanics weeks, along with than four and The his rebuilt Hong Americans are higher effect on Lok her House life. at Essex Street, By thehomeless Massachusetts Immigrant and Advocacy Coalition formerly individuals. The orig福利會的『下一步』教育總監高 keptRefugee original façades in front of a new 的 畢 業 生 畢 業 後 直 接 決 定 就 多的。」 PAGE33 the general population,” he said. “For sub- which PAGE Quincy announces three inal wood building will have its façade steel building. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) groups in the Asian community, such as SEE DIVERSITY ON PAGE 3 理查（Richard Goldberg）是她 power of unity in achieving our com- downtown projects About 600 immigrants filled the 下續中文第二版 forFesDonald Tsang, BAAFF Film FesDonald Film mon goals for full economic, social, Statehouse on April 14 under the banTipson onTsang, howto toBAAFF keepyour your 2012 Tips how keep 2012 high-rise, hotel and condos Quincy Lunar New Year celebrates Year of the Snake tival, C hinatown’s N ew R eading tival, C hinatown’s N ew R eading Financial Resolutions, CD Review linguistic and civic integration into the ner “When We Unite, We Win,” demFinancial Resolutions, CD Review Mass. governor proposes higher income tax, lower sales tax HIGHLIGHTS Room and Immigr tionTips Tips Room and Immigr aation .. andBook Book Review PAGE 4 Review and fabric of the Commonwealth.” onstrating a common purpose to secure HIGHLIGHTS 失智症簡介 Happy New Year! 新年快乐！ AACA Graduates Graduates Next Next STEP STEP Classes Classes AACA BY LING-MEI WONG BY PHOENIX TSOfor budget items from Led by Boston City Councillor adequate funding aboutPressley, 6,000 positions in state govMass. taxes will classes undergo to changes if Big Dig expenses and maintain existing ting Ayanna the program featured English language domestic Asians, and to reach out to the commu“It’s very that youMiranda, bring this After month-long thanks to infrastructure. remarks from rare Roberto S. seFor education, Patrick ernment, managing health care costs, Gov. Devalatreatment Patrick’s plandelay goesand through. violence programs, to furmany people together,” Brothers said. nity with partners that provide essential Winter Storm Nemo, the 25th Annual nior pastortransportation at Leon de Juda ministry, as ther legislation suchraising as thethe Safe Driv- advocated for universal early educa- reforming bureaucracy Patrick proposed income Chinese Lunar New — services,” JohnK-12 Brothers, executive “It’s especially hardsystem reach out Patand wellending as comments bytonew Americans, ingtobill, LOOK billYear (“Language pension abuse, tax 6.25the percent from 5.25festival percentOpat tion, fully said funded education and and director of QARI. connect with new people in the commuorganized by Quincy Asian Resources legislators and Millona. Constituents portunities for Our Kids”) and the Trust the state of the commonwealth address extended school time for high-need rick said. These changes were to prethenfor met with legislators on goals issuestoo of Act. nity. We didn’t want to set our Institute by will 200be volunteers To that end, 100 vendorsthe setgoverup ta- pare the future. on Jan. 16.and Thestaffed sales tax reduced schools. In higher education, particular concern togenerally them. had very “Over theMarch past year weNorth have Quincy seen the bles in the high school gymnasium to high, but we have — took place 10 at “There is no good time to raise taxto 4.5 percent from 6.25 percent, with nor sought to make college more afford“With a new on administration in the power of unity across the country,” said offer information on essential services positive feedback our how outreach.” High School. es,” Patrick said.and “I know tough thein able and expand community colleges. all proceeds going toward transportacorner office a new legislature EvaPhoto Millona, executive director of the Photo by Kane Carpenter – Students from the AACA’s Next STEP program line up for photographs after receiving their certificates at graduation. by Kane Carpenter – Students from the AACA’s Next STEP program line up for photographs after receiving their certificates at graduation. At least construction 7,000 peopleand attended the as diverse one as real estate, havewe been on athe people and fami-to tion, school public in“Every of us here public has to health think times Immigrants Day was attended by hundreds session, have great opportunity Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee and employment, tailored to Quincy’s celebration, witnessing an opening lion of immigrants at the Statehouse on April 14. On Friday, December 23, 2011, the classes for immigrants in the Greater “It was fun teaching the students,” said On Friday, December 23, 2011, the classes for immigrants in the Greater “It was fun teaching the students,” said twice before asking people who already lies of the commonwealth. And though frastructure. work together toward securing the prosAdvocacy Coalition. “Diverse commudance and performances on two stages, Chinese andtoVietnamese populations. (Image courtesy of Lauren Gottlieb.) Asian American Civic Association held Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEP instructor, who Asian American Civic Association held Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEP instructor, who the worst of the recession is over, many, feel strapped contribute a little more,” The income tax increase comes with perity of every resident and enhancing nities resisted racial injustice from Fereating Asian from several local The outreach portion included volgraduation ceremony for more more thanPatrick also left hisstudents students work ofdecisions advice. aa graduation ceremony for than also his aacommunity work advice. doubled personal exemptions for taxsaid. “But thisalso time, insteadbackof many families stilleach face toughof the left harmony of in this guson to New food York, and broad networks from diverse cultures, economic “The students really appreciated be- “The “The students really appreciated beunteers bearing clipboards of voter regrestaurants, and participating in various 70Next Next STEP students. “The more they speak English English outside 70 students. more they speak outside great state andanxiety nation,” Millona said. successfully campaigned to raise wages sinking into the same old slogans, let’s and have deep about the future. payers and STEP eliminates some itemized grounds and regions of the state will ing honored honored for their hard hard work,” said of ing their work,” said activities, including makingNow, a wish on have istration formsfor in Chinese and the South ofwould the classroom, classroom, the better they will willin the better from Alaska to Arkansas. at this come to speak about their joint not ask ifthe I did not they believe deductions. a together serious, fact-based debate. The The Next Steps Transitional English Melanie Marcus, Next Step & ESOL In- Ilearn The Next Steps Transitional English Melanie Marcus, Next Step & ESOL InShore YMCA organizing a family fun aimportant Chinese New Year wishing tree, that learn inside the classroom.” inside the classroom.” gathering, new Americans aspirations, and we will demonstrate the “With these changes our sales, inwe work for want the schools I my heart that investing meaningfully Program (Next STEP) provides free ESLpeople structor. Program (Next STEP) provides free ESL structor. reflected tradition and spirit the area. 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Chinatown Resident Association celebrates Lunar New Year By Ling-Mei Wong The Boston Chinatown Resident Association (CRA) held its Year of the Goat spring banquet on April 10 at China Pearl. About 500 guests attended the gala. CRA co-chairman Henry Yee recounted the community’s efforts to pass bilingual ballots, which was permanently signed into law on July 15, 2014. “After we took to the streets for 11 years, we all made it possible,” Yee said. CRA co-chairwoman Marie Moy thanked guests and also appreciated the elderly voters who mobilized for voting rights. State rep. Aaron Michlewitz said he was proud to represent Chinatown as part of the third Suffolk district. He distributed free Celtics T-shirts for residents, and presented two citations from Gov. Charlie Baker and the Mass. Legislature. Other attendees included Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley and state rep. Donald Wong. The lion dance was performed by Woo Ching’s White Crane Kung Fu School, while children from the Boston Chinese Folk and Classical Dance Group performed traditional dances. CRA members pose with dancers from the Boston Chinese Folk and Classical Dance Group. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) The APIASF Jump Start College Tour took place at the University of Massachusetts-Boston on March 21. (Image courtesy of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund.) The APIASF Jump Start College Tour visited Boston on March 21 to provide scholarship information, college planning advice, leadership training and financial education for students and families in the area. With support of Wells Fargo, the Jump Start College Tour series visits the nation’s Asian American and Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institutions (AANAPISI) that enroll more than 40 percent of all Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) undergraduates nationally. APIASF visited Boston to continue its longstanding support for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students in the community. Asian Americans comprise 10 percent of Boston’s population and have grown by 27 percent between 2000 and 2010. ‘Fight for $15’ protest An estimated 2,000 protesters rallied to increase minimum wage in the “Fight for $15” protest, starting in Forsyth Park and ending at AMC Loews on April 14. Its Chinatown stop at the China Trade Building protested gentrification and Tufts University reducing cleaning services from its contractor DTZ, resulting in fewer janitors. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) 3 Sampan EVENTS April 17, 2015 COMIC Sampan A Publication of the AACA www.sampan.org 87 Tyler Street Boston, MA 02111 Tel: (617) 426-9492 Fax: (617) 482-2316 Editor: Ling-Mei Wong lingmeiwong@ sampan.org ENGLISH SECTION Contributors: Kenny Sui-Fung Yim Translators: Joe Feng Keke Xu Proofreaders: Erica Zhang Advertising: Joe Feng [email protected] Production: Ling-Mei Wong SAMPAN is New England’s only biweekly bilingual English-Chinese newspaper. It is nonprofit and nonpartisan. Founded in 1972, Sampan is published by the Asian American Civic Association. Sampan is distributed free in Chinatown and the Greater Boston area. All donations to the publication are tax deductible. Subscription: $65/ year (1st class mail); $35/ year (3rd class mail). The reproduction, in whole or in part, of any information contained herein and prior is forbidden without the express written persmission of the publisher. Event Calendar Free health care service Every Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. First Church in Malden 184 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 The Sharewood Project offers free, unscheduled health care to the medically underserved populations of the greater Boston area. For more information please call (781) 324-8991 or e-mail sharewood.director@gmail. com. Harvard China Forum April 24-26 Harvard University The Harvard China Forum gathers more than 60 business leaders to address 1,000 students. For more information, please visit www.harvardchina. org. Japan Festival Sunday, April 26 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boston Common The annual Japanese cultural introduces many forms of Japan including its traditional and pop culture, business and industry, and much more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/JapanFestivalBoston. correction The Sampan April 3 article “Chinatown meeting roundup: CCBA, CSC, CRA” had the wrong address for a proposed ad space, which should have been 72 Kneeland Street. The Sampan sincerely regrets the error. Help Us Learn More About Sleep! If you are: •55-70 years old •Non smoker •Healthy and taking no medication You may be eligible for a 37-day sleep research study at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. There will be a 4-6 week screening period. Must be willing to spend 37 day consecutive days and nights in our facility. Receive up to $7,775 Call 617-525-8719 or email [email protected] Free monthly legal clinic Monday, April 27, every fourth Monday 6 to 8 p.m. 1509 Hancock Street, Suite 209 Quincy, MA 02169 Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. will host a free monthly legal clinic addressing individual concerns over immigration law, landlord/tenant law, family law, personal injury and criminal issues. Please contact QARI at (617) 472-2200 or e-mail i n f o @ q u i n c y a s i a n re sources.org. South Cove Manor breakfast seminar Thursday, April 30 9:30 a.m. 324 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02116 All are welcome to attend at Mass Pike Towers Community Room. Food and refreshments provided. Seminars will be presented in Cantonese and Mandarin. For more information, call Terry Yin at (203) 893-7963. AppreciASIANS Thursday, April 30 5:30 p.m. 225 Franklin Street, 33F Boston, MA 02110 The 2015 AppreciASIANS award ceremony for Asian Women for Health will take place at the UMass Club of Boston. Tickets start at $75. For more information, contact Chien-Chi Huang at [email protected] or call (617) 767-1071. Forum on Chinatown trash Thursday, April 30 7 p.m. 87 Tyler Street, 5F Boston, MA 02111 A public forum with city officials about Chinatown illegal trash dumping and littering issues will take place at the Asian American Civic Association. ACDC Heart of the Community Friday, May 1 7:30 a.m. 9 Tyler Street Boston MA 02111 The Asian Community Development Corporation will host its third annual Heart of the Community dim sum breakfast at China Pearl. Buy tickets at asiancdc.org. NAAAP Boston gala Friday, May 1 6:30 p.m. 342 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 NAAAP Boston will host its annual celebration and award its Future Leader Award scholarships to three collegebound high school seniors in the greater Boston area. Buy tickets at www. eventbrite.com/e/2015naaap-boston-celebration-for-future-leaderstickets-15982142017. Boston Shines Saturday, May 2 8:30 a.m. to noon Chinatown Gate Come out to clean up Chinatown and make Boston shine. Family Fun Day Saturday, May 2 Noon to 2:30 p.m. Cavanagh Stadium Birch Street in North Quincy, MA 02171 Families are welcome to attend for a relaxing and fun time, meet other community members and enjoy spring. In the event of rain, activities will take place at BCNC-Quincy, 275 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02171. RSVP for a family gift and raffle ticket with Wenjun Zai, (617) 635-5129 x 1039 or email wenjun.zhai@bcnc. net. Grandmaster Chan’s Wah Lum 45th anniversary show Saturday, May 2 7: 30 p.m. John Hancock Hall 180 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Grandmaster Chan's 45th Anniversary Kung Fu Show will feature an exciting display of dragon and lion dancing, emptyhand and weapon forms, fighting sets, breaking and tai chi. It also features instructors and students from U.S. Wah Lum Kung Fu, Switzerland, Germany and guest performing masters of various styles. Tickets are available for $15 and up at www.wahlumpai.us. Chinatown Safety Committee meeting Wednesday, May 6 10:30 a.m. 821 Washington Street Boston, MA 02116 The Chinatown Safety Committee meeting will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel. The public is welcome to attend. Chinatown Resident Association meeting Wednesday, May 6 6:30 p.m. 885 Washington Street Boston MA 02111 The Chinatown Resident Association meeting will take place at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School cafeteria. The public is welcome to attend. Clean Up Chinatown Committee meeting Tuesday, May 12 10:30 a.m. 87 Tyler Street Boston, MA 02111 The Clean Up China- town Committee meeting will take place at the Asian American Civic Association, 5F. The public is welcome to attend. State of the Asian Women’s Health in MA Thursday, May 14 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 50 Milk Street Boston, MA 02109 The third State of the Asian Women’s Health in MA conference by Asian Women for Health will take place at Impact Hub Boston. The Chinatown Coalition meeting Thursday, May 14 9:30 a.m. 38 Ash Street Boston, MA 02111 The Chinatown Coalition meeting will take place at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, 4F. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, visit tccboston.org. South Cove Manor annual dinner Tuesday, May 19 6 p.m. 237 Quincy Avenue Quincy, MA 02169 South Cove Manor at Quincy Point will celebrate its 30th anniversary at its annual meeting and dinner at the China Pearl in Quincy. DACA/DAPA immigration clinic Saturday, May 30 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 312 Border Street East Boston, MA 02128 The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Deferred Action for Parents free screening clinic will take place at the Mario Umana Academy. The clinic is by appointment only; the appointment line is (617) 635-4141. 4 Sampan NEWS April 17, 2015 Meeting roundup: Chinatown Coalition, Clean Up Chinatown By Ling-Mei Wong Two Chinatown community groups held their monthly meetings in April. TCC The Chinatown Coalition met at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center on April 9. The Chinatown Coalition met at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center on April 9. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Boston Police District A-1 Capt. Ken Fong spoke about the 50 Asian officers in his district, many of whom grew up in Chinatown. He urged the community to be the “eyes and ears” of the police and to call 911 if people see anything unusual. “We at District A-1 have a lot of guys working hard to make things work in Chinatown,” Fong said. “Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any issues.” Kerry McGowan of Phillips Brook House Association gave a presentation on the agency’s English and citizenship classes. The classes are taught in Cantonese and Mandarin by Harvard students at the campus. To sign up, email [email protected] or citizenship@ pbha.org. The Greenway Conservancy is looking for two summer interns, said board member Helen Chin Schlichte. It is working with Dynasty owner Wilson Lee to beau- tify the front of the building. Clean Up Chinatown The Clean Up Chinatown Committee met at the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) on April 14. Street sweeping in Chinatown resumed on April 1, taking place from 8 a.m. to noon instead of midnight to 7 a.m. on Tyler, Oak and Harrison streets. The overnight restrictions were ineffective, as parked cars blocked the mechanical street sweepers, according to Boston’s Department of Public Works (DPW) press release. For manpower, three DPW cleaners will be on duty Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays for four hours each time. Street cleaners from Project Place’s “Clean Corners…Bright Hopes” program will cover the streets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for two to three hours, with the number of cleaners depending on the availability of Project Place clients. Littering from cigarette butts was discussed. In Boston, businesses are responsible for installing and maintaining cigarette receptacles, but the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) will issue tickets for cigarette butt litter, said Sgt. Emanuel Dorosario of ISD. DPW is exterminating rats throughout Boston, which are mostly in the sewers. However, Chinatown’s rodent issues are surface-related for trash and food in the streets. “If resolved, the rodent activity would decrease significantly,” said Frank O’Brien, DPW administrative assistant. Local residents gathered at 103 Hudson Street to protest the eviction of tenants on April 7. (Left to right) Karen Chan, Baolian Kuang and Pui Ying Yu. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Local residents march from Chinatown to City Hall By Ling-Mei Wong Displaced tenants marched from Chinatown’s Hudson Street to join activists for a “Right to Remain” press conference at City Hall on April 7. Pui Ying Yu, a tenant of 103 Hudson Street, spoke about being forced to move after developer First Suffolk bought 101 and 103 Hudson Street. It is repairing the row houses and put the residents up at a hotel. She felt the Quincy hotel was far from Chinatown, causing her to be late to work due to winter weather transit delays. The transit cost of $7 a day meant she could not afford to buy dinner, except for bread. “We didn’t do anything wrong, why were we forced out?” she asked. “I work in Chinatown, I must stay in Chinatown.” The Chinese Progressive Association called on First Suffolk for more detail on when the repairs are complete and to allow the tenants to stay in the units for another year at their current rental rates. It also asked First Suffolk to designate at least one unit as permanently affordable. After the press conference, about 300 marchers attended a city council hearing on displacement, community stability and neighborhood preservation, sponsored by Boston city councilor Tito Jackson. QCAP urges residents to apply for fuel assistance before May 15 deadline By Quincy Community Action Programs Bedford Affordable Housing The Crossing at Bedford www.TheCrossingAtBedford.com 1BR condominium for $156,500 2BR condominium for $177,000 This is a lottery for the 2 affordable homes available at The Crossing at Bedford. These 2 homes will be sold at affordable prices to households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. It is anticipated that the first affordable homes will be ready in Summer 2015. For details on the development, go to www.TheCrossingAtBedford.com For details on the lottery, go to www.s-e-b.com The 1BR home is 788 sqft and has 1 full bathroom. The 2BR home is 1,144 sqft and has two full bathrooms. Both homes include one surface parking spot. Households cannot have more than $75,000 in assets. The Maximum Household Income Limits are: $48,800 (1 person), $55,800 (2 people), $62,750 (3 people), $69,700 (4 people) For more information on the Development, the Units or the Lottery and Application Process, please visit: www.s-e-b.com/lottery or call 617.782.6900 (press 2 for homeownership and then press 6 for The Crossing at Bedford). Applications and Required Income Documentation must be delivered, not postmarked, by 2 pm on June 9th, 2015. A Public Information Session will be held on April 28th, 2015 at 6 pm in Bedford Town Hall (10 Mudge Way) The lottery will be on June 23rd, 2015 in Bedford Town Hall. Applications and Info Packets also available at: Bedford Public Library located at 7 Mudge Way (Hours: M- Th, 9-9, F 9-6, Sa 9-5, Su 1-5) Low-income residents and families are eligible to apply for heating assistance, after the record-breaking snowfall and freezing temperatures this winter. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) After a winter of record-breaking snowfall and frigid temperatures, Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP) is urging low-income residents and families to get help paying their winter heating bills by applying for fuel assistance. The deadline to apply is May 15. “Even though winter is officially over, many area families are still paying the bills, and some face shut off of their utilities,” said Lauren Rexford, QCAP’s energy program director. “QCAP can help families close the gap.” QCAP administers fuel assistance to income-eligible households for the towns of Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree and Milton. For those who qualify, QCAP can help pay winter heating bills dated between Nov. 1 through April 30, and help households to obtain further discounts on their utility bills. All heating types are accepted, including electric, oil, gas and more. Households that have heat included as part of their rent may also be eligible. In addition, QCAP can assist households to apply for other services and resources, such as food and housing assistance, early education and care, and adult education. QCAP also provides financial advice, credit repair and counseling, and job search and placement. QCAP’s Energy Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Energy, Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development, United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley, National Grid, Braintree Electric Light Department, NSTAR and private donors. For more information on how to apply, visit www.qcap.org or contact QCAP’s Fuel Assistance Program at (617) 4798181 x 301 or email fuelassistance@ qcap.org. April 17, 2015 5 Sampan news Quincy announces three downtown projects for high-rise, hotel and condos By the City of Quincy Chinatown crime blotter for March 19 to April 16 By the Boston Police Department All reports are submitted by the Boston Police Department. The time period is from March 19 to April 16 for District A-1, which includes Chinatown. To report a crime or suspicious activity, call 911. Interpreters are available for Chinese speakers. Investigate motor vehicle March 19, 3:02 a.m.: The detectives from District A-1 had a motor vehicle towed off of Edinboro Street pending a search warrant. An officer on patrol while issuing a parking ticket to the motor vehicle observed a firearm inside of the motor vehicle. The incident will be further investigated by district detectives. Warrant arrest April 4, 3:50 a.m.: The suspect was arrest on Beach Street on an outstanding warrant issued out of Norfolk District Court. Concept art for a 15-story luxury high-rise with 122 units in Quincy Center. (Image courtesy of the City of Quincy.) Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch joined with three developers to announce a proposed 15-story residential tower, a hotel and a luxury condominium building that will anchor the next step of Quincy Center redevelopment on April 7. Developers Peter O’Connell of Quincy, Alex Matov of LBC Boston and Quincy native Sean Galvin of Galvcon Development detailed their mixed-use projects at a news conference in the Mayor’s office. Combined, the projects will total in the range of $100 million in private investment. “This is a tremendously important step forward for the future of Quincy Center,” Koch said “We have been working for some time on creating the opportunity to bring this kind of private investment to the heart of Quincy Center, and it’s going to happen. The time is now, and I’m thrilled that these developers have shown such great commitment to our future.” • O’Connell, who has developed landmark local projects such as Marina Bay and Quarry Hills, will build a 122-unit, 15-story luxury high rise in the Hancock Parking Lot. • LBC Boston, which has spent more than $23 million acquiring property around Quincy Center over the last year, will build a 116-room hotel at 1500 Hancock Street, the block beginning at the corner of Cottage Avenue. • Galvcon Development, a long-time Quincy developer of high-end residential properties, will build 48 luxury condominium units on the site once home to Woolworth’s at the intersection of Hancock Street and Cliveden Street. Koch announced this phase of development will include the construction of a parking garage in the Hancock Lot. The design and total number of spaces is being engineered now. Based on the design of the garage, remaining property in the Hancock Lot will be offered to additional developers in the form of a Request For Proposals. Koch said Quincy’s overall strategy for the downtown has remained unchanged, asserting that any infrastructure investment will be directly tied to new revenue generated by the private development. “We’ve said from Day One, we’ve held to it, and we’re going to continue to hold to it — the downtown will pay for itself,” he said. The O’Connell development will also require a land agreement with O’Connell, which will include an extensive public approval process when presented to the City Council. That agreement is slated to take shape in coming weeks. A smaller agreement may also be required depending on the siting of the LBC Boston development proposal. The proposals comes as construction for the first step of downtown redevelopment, Quincy Mutual Insurance's West of Chestnut development, is getting underway. That plan, being developed by Gate Residential, calls for a $100 million investment and 400 units of luxury housing split into two phases. Drugs April 4, 1:30 p.m.: The suspects were arrested on Boylston Street on a drug offense. Trespassing April 4, 6:40 p.m.: The two suspects were arrested on Oxford Street on a trespassing charge. Disorderly April 6, 9:50 p.m.: The suspect was arrested on Washington Street for a disorderly person offense. Robbery April 6, 9:34 p.m.: The victim reports an unknown Asian male pulled out a firearm and robbed the restaurant. Vandalism April 11, 10 p.m.: The victim reports unknown person damaged his motor vehicle that was parked and locked on Hudson Street. Warrant arrest April 13, 3:45 p.m.: The suspect was arrested on Essex Street on an outstanding warrant issued out of Boston Municipal Court. Warrant arrest April 14, 2 p.m.: The suspect was arrested on Washington Street on an outstanding warrant issued out of Framingham District Court. Drugs April 14, 7 p.m.: The four suspects were arrested on Avenue De LaFayette on a drug offense. The members of the Drug Control Unit observed the suspects involved in an illegal drug transaction. Investigate property April 14, 9:22 a.m.: The victim reports unknown persons entered her store without her permission while it was closed. The store is located on Beach Street. Drugs April 16, 12:45 a.m.: The two suspects were arrested on Essex Street for violating the drug laws. JOIN LINDEN PONDS FOR A SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE! Get an inside look at vibrant retirement living! Tour our beautiful campus and maintenance-free homes. Discover dozens of exciting amenities, clubs, and activities. See the continuing care neighborhood, offering memory care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care right on campus. Bring your friends and family! 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She joined local officials on a tour of Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) on a visit geared toward raising awareness about the Commonwealth’s new Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE). “At Treasury, we launched a new Office of Economic Empowerment to oversee a broad range of initiatives to enhance economic stability and economic security,” Goldberg said. “Today’s stop in Chinatown highlights our commitment to invest in our students, families, seniors, veterans and service members by providing critical financial skills and tools in all communities across the state. We are empowering people to empower themselves.” “Treasurer Goldberg’s Financial Literacy initiative will strengthen families across the Commonwealth,” said Michelle Wu, Boston City councilor atlarge. “Particularly in immigrant communities, financial literacy opens the door to economic opportunity and the American Dream. I’m proud to help connect constituents to this important program.” Goldberg visited students in the Acorn preschool program. BCNC makes financial literacy a priority, with programs including One Hen Inc., a program that empowers children to become social entrepreneurs by building financial skills, and teaching money management. Its adult financial literacy program, Build a Better Life, offers free financial planning and advice. Goldberg met with BCNC executive director Giles Li and board president Selina Chow to discuss economic empowerment opportunities. Northfield Commons in Andover Affordable Housing Lottery www.s-e-b.com 3BR Duplex Units & 3BR Single-Family Homes for $199,800 Your Total Monthly Housing Costs* are only $1,450 (approx.)!!! *Total Monthly Housing Costs are the estimated sum of a your mortgage payment (30 year, fixed rate), your monthly real-estate taxes, and insurance. HOA fees are $90/mo. This is a lottery for the 14 affordable Homes being built at Northfield Commons. These 14 homes will be sold at affordable prices to households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. The first affordable homes will be ready in early 2015. All affordable homes are at least 1,900 sqft and have 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms. Homes have 9’ ceilings, and a first floor that features a kitchen with generous cabinet space and a center island with breakfast bar, a formal dining room flows to an expansive living room with large windows & first-floor laundry. The second floor features two bedrooms, a second bathroom, and a spacious loft area. Li also moves through time effortTolstoy begins “Anna Karenina” with “Happy families are all alike; every un- lessly, painting vivid flashbacks to poihappy family is unhappy in its own way.” gnant moments of a life left behind in Fast forward 100 years to the humble China, one that included reciting poetry, origins of an immigrant Chinese family attending an elaborate wedding banquet in Boston, and you’ll be in the territory and discussing the dream of America. of “Transoceanic Lights,” S. Li’s debut These flashbacks are then juxtaposed with a presnovel about ent that is the trials and rife with distribulations content and of immigrant chaotic relalife while tionships. At pursuing the times, Li’s American prose evokes Dream. visceral Li has reactions written an to pantsintense work soiling, car that provides crashes and a rarely seen countless, aspect of n e v e r- e n d the Asianing arguAmerican ments. Herbexperience. al medicines Rather than are listed goofy grins like authenand happytic window go-lucky atdisplays of titude of an “dehydratAmerican ed longan family, here pulp, twigs is rawness of Chinese and pain. tamarisk, The novel dried pomelo is a dark, peel, sweet panoramic wormwood, portrayal of ma huang, boyhood, strychnos growing seeds, lingup in a first chi mushg e n e r a t i o n “Transoceanic Lights” by S. Li, published by Harvard r o o m s , i m m i g r a n t Square Editions. (Image courtesy of Harvard Square Edicockleburs, m u l t i - f a m - tions.) croton seeds, ily housedried wolfhold set in a familiar Boston but interspersed with berries.” On the other hand, Li’s descriptions of Boston’s urban landscape, memories of China. Although the unnamed narrator speaks complete with stark winters, abundant with an authoritative “I,” he also moves restaurants and houses, both cramped into the minds of the other characters, and luxurious, invoke a sense of familiarity that bridges the gap between the most notably, his mother, “Ma.” Despite being a young mind — “I” narrator’s and the reader’s understanding has just begun learning his ABCs in el- of American life. Rather than depict a fairy tale life, Li ementary school — Li infuses his narrator with a sophisticated voice balanced instead chose to present an unflinching by childhood fears and whimsies. He novel about being trapped as a helpless describes the harsh New England win- child growing up amidst a difficult marter as, “The fallen snow, sprinkled with riage, complicated by debts owed and sand, dirt, and cigarette butts liquefied unpaid, as well as separation from aginto slush on warmer days ... Before the ing parents. “Transoceanic Lights” is a dirty mounds punched with deformed singular contribution to the immigrant footprints could melt, another freight of narrative and a necessary new voice to frozen winds dressed the ground in flaw- the growing genre of Asian-American less white.” The original verbs add verve literature. to an otherwise bleak landscape. The Maximum Income Limits for Households are as follows: $46,100 (1 person), $52,650 (2 people), $59,250 (3 people), $65,800 (4 people), $71,100 (5 people), $76,350 (6 people) Households cannot have more than $75,000 in assets. For more information on the Development, the Units or the Lottery and Application Process or for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, please visit: www.s-e-b.com/lottery or call 617.782.6900. Applications and Required Income Documentation must be recieved, not postmarked, by 2 pm on May 26th, 2015 A Public Info Session will be held on April 22nd, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Activity Room in Andover’s Memorial Hall Library (2 North Main St). The lottery will be on June 9th at 6 pm the same location. Applications and Information also available at the Memorial Hall Library in Andover on 2 North Main St (M-Th 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5) Learn Chinese Where’s the bathroom? 洗手間在哪？ xǐshǒujiān zài nǎ 7 Sampan health April 17, 2015 What is nasopharyngeal carcinoma? By Dr. Sandy Wong, Dr. Miriam O’Leary and Dr. Richard Wein, Tufts Medical Center Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a type of cancer that arises from the back of the nasal cavity, above the back of the throat. This type of cancer is common in southern China (including Hong Kong and Guangdong) and Southeast Asia (including Vietnam). It is relatively uncommon in the United States but for people from the places listed above, it can be 50 times more common. This cancer can be caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. However, environmental factors also play an important role, such as the high intake of salt cured foods and fermented foods. Other risk factors include alcohol and tobacco usage. It is thought that the consumption of these foods releases chemicals called nitrosamines. These chemicals are breathed in through the nose and leads to the formation of these cancers. Lastly, genetics could play a role since it can run in families. The most common symptom in patients with this type of cancer is a lump or growth in the neck. Other symptoms include ear pain, changes in hearing, multiple bloody noses, stuffy nose or difficulty swallowing. However because this cancer frequently originates from the very back of the nasal cavity, patients might remain without symptoms for a long period of time until the cancer has low when the cancer has been successfully treated. There is an international study underway to evaluate the best treatment for patients with NPC, depending on how they respond to initial chemotherapy and radiation. More information can be found online at https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/ NCT02135042. At Tufts Medical Center, we recognize that this is an important health issue in the Boston Asian community. We offer free NPC screenings, with the next screening on May 5 at 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please call (617) 636-2887 for appointments. For Chinese-speaking patients, please call the Tufts Asian Access Line at (617) 636-4579. Salt cured foods such as Chinese blood sausage on the left and lop cheung on the right release nitrosamines, which can be breathed through the nose and form nasopharyngeal cancer. (Image courtesy of Flickr user David Boté Estrada.) spread to the neck. This type of cancer is commonly diagnosed by an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor. The doctor will ask about symptoms associated with the cancer and perform an exam of the head and neck. He might need to look into the nose with a small camera. This exam takes 20 seconds to do and is done right in the clinic. People with highest risk of NPC can be screened to detect the cancer at an early stage. Detection of the cancer early allows for better response to treatment and higher chances of a cure. Researchers continue to study better ways to detect and treat NPC. There is now a blood test available to measure the amount of Epstein-Barr virus in a patient’s blood, which studies show is high when the patient has NPC, and is About the authors Richard Wein and Miriam O’Leary are ENT doctors at Tufts Medical Center who specialize in head and neck cancers including nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Sandy Wong is a clinical fellow in the department of hematology/oncology at Tufts Medical Center. Understanding dementia By Dr. Yee Chuan Ang When I was asked to write a geriatric topic for this newspaper column, “dementia” was the first topic that came to my mind. An estimated 5.3 million Americans suffer from dementia in 2015. Yet, there are a lot of misconceptions about this common illness. Definition of dementia Dementia is a general term that describes the decline in memory or other thinking skills that is severe enough to interfere with a person’s daily activities. “David had been having issues with missing his appointments and managing his bills over the last two years. Yesterday, he lost his way when he was driving from market to his home- a route that he has been using for the past 15 years. He celebrated his 73rd birthday one week ago. His family thought he was just getting old.” Dementia is NOT a part of normal aging. People who have dementia are ill, not just “old.” Normal age-related changes usually cause minor difficulties in memory and slower ability to learn new information; however these changes are usually mild, nor should they interfere with a person’s day-to-day functioning. Types of dementia The symptoms of dementia can be caused by several different brain disorders. Theoretically, any insult or injury to the brain can potentially result in dementia. Some of these diseases are reversible, most of them are not. Reversible causes include: low thyroid levels, vitamin B12 deficiency and electrolyte disturbances. Irreversible processes include: Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontal temporal dementia, normal pressure hydrocephalus and mixed dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is by far the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, accounting for up to 80 percent of cases. Someone develops Alzheimer’s disease every 67 seconds in the United States. Evaluation Each form of brain pathology can cause difficulty with memory, language, reasoning or judgment. However, these symptoms manifest in slightly different ways depending on the underlying disease. Hence, it is crucial to seek medical advice if your loved one manifests any of the symptoms of dementia. A detailed history and physical exam are mandatory. Blood tests are usually performed to rule out reversible causes. Imaging stud- ies of the brain can be helpful in certain cases. The other important aspect of dementia evaluation is one’s functional status. Is your loved one safe to be at home alone? Is he or she able to make a phone call for help in an emergency situation? Will the patient remember to take his medications as instructed? The ability to perform basic and complex daily activities should be assessed. A brief social support screening is also important as an early identification of problems. Talk to your physician about resources and services that are available in the community. 普通話幼兒和學前教育教師 Mandarin Speaking Infant/Toddler and Pre-school Teachers Needed Preschool Teacher—Preschool teaching experience, Associate Degree in ECE or related fields (Bachelor’s Degree preferred), fluent Mandarin and English. Infant, Toddler Teacher—EEC Licensed, 1 year experience with infants and toddlers in a group setting, fluent Mandarin, English. •必須 EEC教師認證 •副學士幼兒發展或 •嬰兒，幼兒和學前兒童的經驗 •講普通話 Conclusion Dementia is exceedingly prevalent in older adults. Many conditions leading to dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, result in an incurable and progressive illness. Understanding these diseases helps the patient and their family better prepare and may maximize their quality of life. About the author Dr. Yee Chuan Ang is a geriatrician and internist at Tufts Medical Center. She is fluent in Mandarin. For an appointment with Dr. Ang, call (617) 6365400. Would You Like to Own a Home in Belmont? The Town of Belmont is offering grants to assist three FirstTime Home Buyers in the acquisition of a home in Belmont. Any home is eligible, but it must meet certain housing quality standards and have a maximum price of $289,300 for a 1-BR unit or $341,000 for a 2-BR, or $362,600 for a 3-BR unit. Applicants must be at or below the following income limits: Income Limits: 1-person: $48,800 2-persons: $55,800 3-persons: $62,750 4-persons: $69,700 5-persons: $75,300 6-persons: $80,900 Salary: Teacher with EEC License $20,000-$25,000 General Info. Sessions: Thursday April 30th at 7:00 pm and Saturday June 6th at 10 am both at the Belmont Public Liand brary. Call for details. Applications are DUE June 15, 2015. 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Although the recurrence rate of AFLP in subsequent pregnancies is unknown, there are cases of recurrence. Don’t worry, this does not mean you cannot get pregnant again! It might mean that your next pregnancy will be more closely observed by your obstetrician. 2. What are the typical symptoms? The majority of patients experience nausea and vomiting. However, they can also have other symptoms such as abdominal pain, malaise, anorexia, jaundice and altered mental status. 3. Why is this condition important? AFLP can be harmful both to the mother and the baby. Early recognition of this condition is important to prevent complications such as infection, bleeding, kidney disease and death for both the mom and baby. 4. How common is this condition? It is very rare, with an incidence ranging from 1 in 7,000 to 1 in 20,000. 5. What causes AFLP? We don’t quite understand! There are some genetic mutations that have been associated with this condition. However this association is not quite clear and not everyone with AFLP has this gene. Consequently, it is important to follow up Dr. John Leung. (Image courtesy of Tufts Medical Center.) Dr. Caroline Jouhourian. (Image courtesy of Caroline Jouhourian.) with a gastroenterologist and have your child follow up with their pediatrician, as some genetic testing may be required. about the risk factors for this condition to determine any possible preventive strategies. 6. How do you treat this condition? The usual treatment requires hospitalization with supportive treatment. Often times, this also requires emergent delivery of the baby. Usually about a week after delivery, the liver is able to rebound from the condition and work normally. 8. Are AFLP and fatty liver disease the same thing? No! Although the names resemble each other, the causes are quite different. Fatty liver disease occurs in both men and women and is usually associated with fatty diets, obesity, high cholesterol, inactivity and diabetes. This can usually be reversed with lifestyle changes and if not, can lead to liver failure. On the other hand, AFLP occurs only 7. Can I do anything to prevent this condition? Unfortunately, we do not know enough About the authors Dr. Caroline Jouhourian is a secondyear gastroenterology fellow at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. John Leung is tripleboard certified in internal medicine, allergy/immunology and gastroenterology and he is the director of the Food Allergy Center at Tufts Medical Center. He is fluent in both English and Cantonese. To make an appointment with Dr. Leung, call (617) 636-5333. For appointments with Dr. Jouhourian, call (617) 6365883. AAP recommends using only metric dosing devices for children’s medications — not kitchen spoons By the American Academy of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) wants parents to keep the spoons for their cereal — not their child’s medication. The AAP urges parents, physicians and pharmacists to use only metric measurements on prescriptions, medication labels and dosing cups to help ensure kids receive the correct dose of medication. Medication should not be measured in teaspoons or tablespoons, especially not spoons taken from a kitchen drawer. “Spoons come in many different sizes and are not precise enough to measure a child’s medication,” said pediatrician Ian Paul, lead author of the policy statement, “Metric Units and the Preferred Dosing of Orally Administered Liquid Medications,” in the April 2015 Pediatrics (published online March 30). “For infants and toddlers, a small error — especially if repeated for multiple doses Brookside Square at 50 Beherrell Street — can quickly Eight Affordable Rental Units, 2 ADA units become toxic.” Each year more Four 1BR Units: $1,236 per month than 70,000 chilFour 2BR Units: $1,374 per month dren visit emergency departInformation Session: March 30, 2015, 7:00 pm, ments as a result Concord Town House, Monument Square, Concord MA 01742 of unintentional medication overdoses. Sometimes Applications accepted through: May 5, 2015 1:00PM a caregiver will misinterpret milMaximum Income: 80% of area median income liliters for teaMinimum Income: No more than 35% of an applicant’s spoons. Another gross income can be spent on rent common mistake is using the wrong Application and Information: [email protected] kind of measuring device, resulting 278 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, 978-639-3373 in a child receiving two or three times the recom- Affordable Rental Housing Concord, MA Kitchen spoons should not be used for measuring children's medications. (Image courtesy of Flickr user coomb.) mended dose. “One tablespoon generally equals three teaspoons. If a parent uses the wrong size spoon repeatedly, this could easily lead to toxic doses,” Paul said. Research has demonstrated that common over-the-counter liquid medications for children often have metric dosing on the label, but include a measuring device marked in teaspoons, or vice versa, causing confusion among caregivers. One recent study demonstrated that medication errors are significantly less common among parents using only mL-based dosing rather than teaspoons or tablespoons. Accuracy in dosing has long been a concern of the Academy’s. The AAP has previously testified before the Food and Drug Administration urging metric-only labeling and dosing. The updated 2015 policy statement recommends: • Standard language should be adopted, including mL as the only appropriate abbreviation for milliliters. Liquid medications should be dosed to the nearest 0.1, 0.5, or 1 mL. • How often a dose is needed should be clearly stated on the label. Common language like “daily” should be used rather than medical abbreviations like “qd,” which could be misinterpreted as “qid” (which in the past has been a common way for doctors to describe dosing four times daily). • Pediatricians should review mLbased doses with families when they are prescribed. • Dosing devices should not have extra markings that can be confusing, and should not be significantly larger than the dose described on the label, to avoid two-fold dosing errors. • Manufacturers should eliminate labeling, instructions and dosing devices that contain units other than metric units. “We are calling for a simple, universally recognized standard that will influence how doctors write prescriptions, how pharmacists dispense liquid medications and dosing cups, and how manufacturers print labels on their products,” Paul said. About the author The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 62,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. For more information, visit www.aap.org or follow us on Twitter @AmerAcadPeds. median income median income Sampan HEALTH April 17, 2015 19,800 39,540 Overweight 45,180 girls at increased risk of 22,600 colorectal cancer decades later 25,450 50,820 28,250 56,460 30,550 61,020 32,800 65,520 35,050 70,020 37,300 74,580 9 By the American Institute for Cancer Research Girls who are overweight as young children and teens may face increased risk for colorectal cancer decades later, regardless of what they weigh as adults, suggested a new study published in ”Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention.” The study is partially funded by the American Institute for Cancer Research. “Our study supports the growing evidence that early-life body size can influence risk of colorectal cancer many decades later,” said senior study author Esther Wei, currently at the California Pacific Medical Center. “Although we don’t need any additional evidence to encourage obesity prevention and increased physical activity in children, this study adds additional imperative to prioritizing children’s health.” For the study, researchers pulled data from two large and long-term cohorts: One included 75,238 women who were part of the Nurses’ Health Study; the other included 34,533 men from the Health Professionals Follow-up study. In 1988, participants were presented with a set of nine diagrams of body shapes, ranging from the most slender to the most overweight. Participants selected what his or her body shape looked like at ages 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40, along with their current age. Then everyone regularly answered questionnaires about their weight, activity, diet and other lifestyle habits. During an average of 22 years, 2,100 people had developed colorectal cancer. After adjusting for adult weight, the re- instructor at Harvard Medical School. Disentangling the independent link between being overweight as a youth and as an adult is challenging, noted the authors. For adults, there is a clear link between being obese and increased risk of colorectal cancer — for both women and men — as well as many other cancers. Excess body fat can cause high levels of insulin and insulin-like hormones, which may fuel colorectal cancer. The role of excess body fat and cancer risk over the life-course is an emerging and important area of research. Approximately one-third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We already know that overweight kids often become overweight adults. And overweight adults are at risk for many cancers,” said Alice Bender, registered dietitian nutrition and AICR’s associate director for nutrition programs. “This study emphasizes how important it is for parents and caregivers to help kids choose healthy habits — so it becomes natural for them. Letting your kids see you enjoy colorful fruits and vegetables, giving them healthy options and taking fun five-minute activity breaks are just a few of the ways you can set your kids on a path to be healthy throughout life.” The study was supported by the American Institute for Cancer Research with a grant to Kana Wu and grants from the National Institutes of Health. election by lottery on May 6, 2015 Preferences for: holds requiring a wheelchair accessible unit. ith at least one person per bedroom nable accommodation for persons with disabilities). Restoration Housing less households for 10 units. 747 Huntington Ave ts. lds needing services, four units Boston, MA 02115 Pick up your copyincluding today T: 617-232-5910 F: 617-734-5853 ible households, and four units for SAMPAN will publish on these upcoming dates. TDD: 1-800-439-2370 Follow us online at www.sampan.org FCF-eligible clients. Please take notice that the Waiting List for Restoration pancy beginning July SEPTEMBER 2015. Housing will be closed as of April 24, 2015 for the one, MAY Women who are overweight as young girls are more likely to develop colorectal cancer, based on a new study. (Image courtesy of Flickr user Richard Small.) searchers found that women who were overweight as young children had a 28 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those who were most lean at those ages. Women who were overweight as adolescents had a 27 percent increased risk. Unexpectedly, the same link for overweight boys and adult colorectal cancer was not found. Not seeing the similar link among men could be due to faulty recall, chance or unknown biology, Wei said. “We really don’t know why we only observed the associated in women and not in men, but since this is still a relatively new area of research, it’s too early to conclude that this association does not exist in men.” Future studies investigating molecular subtypes of colorectal cancer would also help to better understand the potential mechanisms, because colorectal cancer is a group of heterogenous disease, added Xuehong Zhang, study author and SAMPAN May 8 May 22 Education and Parenting issue JUNE OCTOBER June 19 October 16 JULY NOVEMBER Asian American Heritage il postmarked by April 27, 2015 to: September 18 issue June 5 Travel issue July 10 two, and three bedroom apartments. September 4 October 2 Food and Leisure issue November 6 We are closing the wait lists as the average waiting time for an apartment exceeds more than five years. An advertisement will be placed in the newspaper when the list re-opens. Thank you for your interests in joining our community. ission of or July access to, or treatment or20employment in, its November 24 Finance issue issue quirements, Green including Section 504. She can be reached at DECEMBER AUGUST e, Wellesley,August MA7 02481. December 4 August Moon issue August 21 December 18 Housing and Home Buying issue Managed by: Wingate Management Company 10 Sampan FOOD April 17, 2015 Restaurant review: Jean & Lee Kitchen masters beef noodles By Ling-Mei Wong Spicy noodles in soup with beef sirloin. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Braised pork in steamed buns. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Oyster pancake. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Salt and pepper fried chicken. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Beef noodles are Taiwan’s national dish. So powerful is the Taiwanese beef noodle obsession that the country’s Taipei Main Station dedicated a food court to beef noodles, placing winners of the annual noodle competition side by side. Whether the broth was clear, red-braised or tomato-based, you were in for a treat. Here in Massachusetts, the hunt for the perfect bowl of Taiwanese beef noodles stops at Jean & Lee Kitchen. While the restaurant offers a large selection of Taiwanese street food, it’s the spicy noodles in soup with beef sirloin ($9.95) that keeps customers coming back. The noodles are chewy and “Q,” a uniquely paired with sliced chilis and basil to cut the grease. Other great night market eats include the braised pork in steamed buns ($5.95) and oyster pancake with egg ($6.95). The pork belly buns contain parsley, crushed peanuts, sugar and sweet pickles in pillowy soft buns, while the oyster pancake packs a satisfying amount of juicy oysters and vegetables without too much flour as filler. These dishes represent traditional Taiwanese night market food, and Jean & Lee’s versions taste just like home. We finished off with an order of the tasty pan-fried daikon cake ($5.95) and sauteed water spinach (seasonal price). Taiwanese food descriptor for bouncy mouth feel. The beef consists not just of sirloin meat, but also tender, stewed tendons that add collagen and intense flavor. The broth is superbly braised with soy sauce, and additional spices and rock sugar contrast nicely with fresh parsley and sweet pickles. Most places overcook the noodles, use bland soups or barely add meat — Jean & Lee nails the championship-winning ratio of noodles, soup and beef. Lest you think it is only their noodles that are praiseworthy, Jean & Lee’s salt and pepper fried chicken ($6.95) is brined for tenderness and crackly-crisp, It was clear, however, that the authentic Taiwanese dishes were the stars of the menu. Jean & Lee Kitchen’s food is consistently delicious and draws big weekend crowds as a result. Reservations are recommended for a taste of Taiwan. AMESBURY AFFORDABLE RENTALS Briggs Mill Apartments 20 Cedar Street Nine—studio, one and two bedroom units Rents: $765, 1,156.50, $1,305 (heat and hot water included) Maximum Allowable Income 1—$47,450 2—$54,200 3—$61,000 4—$67,750 For Application and Information Email: [email protected] Call MCO Housing Services: (978) 456-8388 Pick Up: Amesbury City Hall, Comm Dev Office, Public Library, Residence at Riverwalk, One River Ct. Units distributed by lottery. APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: www.mcohousingservices.com Jean & Lee Kitchen 108 Oak Street Newton, MA 02464 (617) 558-2888 OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. 20 Cedar Street Application Deadline April 27, 2015 April 17, 2015 11 Sampan FEATURES Get In, Graduate and Go Far Dinner St. Francis House held a fundraiser on April 9 at Lir. (Left to right) Maria Arbatzis, Mary Collins, Colby Smidt, Evangeline Smidt and Jennifer Nodelman. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Five runners support St. Francis House in Boston Marathon By Ling-Mei Wong St. Francis House (SFH) held a “Race to the Finish Line” fundraiser for its five marathon runners on April 9 at Lir. “This winter has been especially tough. We all suffered, but we had homes to return to. … We are here for basic survival, every dollar makes a difference,” said SFH executive director Karen LaFrazia. The five runners are Maria Arbatzis of the North End of Boston, Mary Collins of Marlborough, Jennifer Nodelman of Attleboro, and Colby and Evangeline Smidt of Salem. The efforts of these dedicated volunteers in the 26.2-mile April 20 marathon will help break the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Boston. The day shelter hopes to raise $55,000, which is enough to clothe guests for a year. LaFrazia said the heavy snowfall this winter led to guests suffer- ing frostbitten fingertips and noses. On one particularly cold day, the staff ran out of gloves to distribute and had to purchase more. “The best part is running with her,” Colby Smidt said of training with his wife Evangeline. “Every day I’m passing by people who use the services and hope to make a dent in this deep need.” Founded in 1984 by the Franciscans, St. Francis House is a nonprofit and nonsectarian comprehensive day shelter providing rehabilitative and housing programs for poor and homeless men and women. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, St. Francis House supports 500 to 600 poor and homeless people each day and serves up to 800 meals per day, 365 days a year. It is the largest day shelter in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.stfrancishouse.org. The 10th annual Get In, Graduate and Go Far Dinner for underserved Bay State students to pursue a college education took place April 9 at the Boston Convention Center. (Rear) Gov. Charlie Baker and (L-R): Andrew Phong, student at Suffolk University, Sonia Jeannette Ingabire Rugwiza, student at Suffolk University and Allan Ordonez, student at UMass Boston. (Image courtesy of Bottom Line.) Breakfast honors immigrants (Left to right) Ronnie Millar, executive director of the Irish International Immigrant Center’s (IIIC), along with Barbara O’Brien-Miller, Jeannie Kain, IIIC managing attorney and the Lomba family. The Lomba siblings discussed how they came to America from Brazil with nothing on April 2 at the Boston Harbor Hotel. But with the help of the IIIC, Gabriele and Lucas Lomba are now able to attend college and enter the workforce. 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