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Obama immigrant actions BYLING-MEI LING-MEIWONG WONG BY By the National Immigration Law Center been granted. What happens next? The appeal of the district court’s injunction is still pending at the Fifth Circuit, with oral argument tentatively scheduled for the week of July 6. Among its legal options, the federal government could now: President Barack Obama. (Image courtesy of •Inc. seek review by the U.S. Supreme Photoby byAgnes AgnesYoung Young––The Theemployees employeesofofAdcotron AdcotronEMS, EMS,Inc. Photo the White House.) 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Park but in a supremely organized manufacturing low to medium volPark but in a supremely organized manufacturing low to medium volSeveral public officials attended the trict recognized Boston Councilor “expanded” DACA (Deferred “What’s important is being able to Past its four different exteriors, aAction new have explained why DAPA andat-large DACA manner, highly-automated equipume complex electronic assemblies manner, highly-automated equipume complex electronic assemblies luncheon, including black, Latino and Arroyo forour attending. also urged live in Chinatown whereShe the services steel building with high ceilings, wood for Childhood Arrivals) from being im- Felix will make all communities stronger, ment place place components components on on boards boards and and systems systems integration integration for for aa broad broad ment said Anne Morton presfloors and large overlooks Es- are,” Asian representatives. to join the black andSmith, Latinovice caucus. plemented. 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I “To Brother Wing, we have three Asian layed hurts all of us, native-born and imever, neither neither the the sophisticated sophisticated mama- cal, cal, military, military, industrial, industrial, telecommutelecommuever, relations for Rogerson an Located to public nationwide injunction of the major Americans migrant alike. think it is sonext reflective of transportation, whattwo Coretta in thealternative HouseCommunities, of energy, Representachinery nor the complex complex products nication and alternative energy, sits sits chinery nor the products nication and elder-service nonprofit developer that restaurants and luxury condos, Hong Lok immigration actions announced by PresScottare King wanted,” said Leverett Wing, tives, nine ofRedevelopment us are black and AuthorLatino,” are the true reason reason of Adcotron’s Adcotron’s in aand a Boston Boston Redevelopment Authorthe true of in developed the new Hong Lok House and House is exclusively for affordable housident Obama inGovernor’s November 2014. 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WhenAdvanced Advanced Electronics, are the true success: 2005. When Electronics, aa quest emergency stay while the and expanded DACA initiatives should nearly vision $33 million, with 23 sources of to be the Normandy Lounge, which was King’s had.” of peace.” company that hadbeen been around since company that had around since federal government’s appeal of the discontinue to prepare to apply for these and private funds. The waiting bought by the first Greater Boston Chinese Wing isemployees the Chinese American toIt public “Our employees are more important 1978 decided decided to close close itsfile doors apin “Our are more important 1978 to its doors in trict court’s decision moves forward. initiatives, but not yet list is seven toshould eight years long any due to Golden Age Center. It opened in 1981 speak at the the luncheon. When he was an inArtistic tributes than anything,” said Young, who herOctober of2005, 2005,Young, Young,who wholed ledthe the than anything,” said Young, who herOctober of is not Fifth Circuit’s final ruling on plications. according toBoston Moy. Community Phase two’s withat28 units of affordable housing for tern the Statehouse, the only ofin demand, Students fromteam the self wore blue,court anti-static overcoat management team inacquiring acquiring allof of self wore aablue, anti-static overcoat management in all whether the district wasperson correct 2012 DACA waitThe list isoriginal closed until the end ofprogram 2013. low-income elders. during a tour of the facility. Young’s the assets from Advanced Electroncolor was Sen. Bill Owens. There were no Leadership Academy sang “Lift Every during a tour of the facility. Young’s the assets from Advanced Electrongranting the itpreliminary injunction and remains in effect. The federal govern“Before, was a terrible place,” connection with officials heractions employees ics, Inc., Inc., formed Adcotron EMS,Turn Inc. connection with her employees isis ment’s ics, formed Adcotron EMS, Inc. elected Asian American and Wing and “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody blocking the immigration nationnew “enforcement priorities,” said Ruth Moy, executive director of Voice” was the only staffer was Asian AmeriAround.” wide. which were also announced last Novemthe Greater Bostonwho Chinese Golden Age Me CONTINUED ONPAGE PAGE CONTINUED ON 55 can. The Cod African Drum and While two of the three judges on rethe ber, are Cape also allowed to take effect. Center. “Building Hong Lok House Wing became anvoted advocate for the greater Group the crowd a rousing Fifth Circuit panel to deny stay, Dance The May led 26 decision is in a disappointally brought up the neighborhood.” representation and equal access. “The povwith live percussion. PoetofTeisha oneThe of the disagreed and authored 39 judges current residents will move to dance ing setback for implementation DAPA aa newly ofwhy Hong powerful outlining theLok or- Brown erty ratescompleted fordissent Asian section Americans, African read a poem about King’sbut example and the expansion of DACA, the imHouse in aand few weeks, along with than four and der blocking the president’s migrants’ rights movement undeterred. The rebuilt Hong House Essex Street, Americans Hispanics are immigration higher his effect on Lok her life. at is formerly homeless individuals. The origwhich kept original façades in front of a aspirnew actions is legally and factually unsound We will continue to fight to for all the general population,” he said. “For subinal wood building will have its façade steel building. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) and why the emergency stay should have ing Americans who qualify. groups in the Asian community, such as SEE DIVERSITY ON PAGE 3 英文成人基礎教育項目的重要性 華美成人教育項目 Adcotron EMS, Inc Inc Adcotron EMS, 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 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 的移民提供此類服務。 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 提案中提出向州立公民項目分配 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 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 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 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 。 板合併 。但是據公司的CEO幾主席Agnes Young介紹，Adcotron 板合併 。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 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 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 就好像美國這個國家一樣，是因 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 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 為這些來自五湖四海的朋友才變 國立東華大學原住民民族學院舞團於5月26日在昆士小學演出。（圖片由黃靈美攝。） 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 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 得更加富足美好。這些移民為我 微鏡觀察整套設備。 微鏡觀察整套設備。 們的國家和社會做出了很大的貢 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。 大。因此如何對待這些移民將會 州長派屈克。圖片由州長辦事處提供。 (詳文請見反面中文第一版) (詳文請見反面中文第一版) 決定我們的將來。」 黃靈美 報導 （左到右）何思遠、凌日文、高理查（華美福利會『下一步』教育總監）、 的確， 新移民的未來由他 業，50%的學生直接入學公共大 Suzanne Speciale（麻州初等和中等教育部）和Tam Pham在『下一步 』的二十 們的英文程度決定。根據波士頓 學。但是項目中僅有一小部份的 週年慶。圖片有黃靈美提供。 基 金 會 的 調 查 報 告 顯 示 ， 在 麻 學生在成人基礎教育。 華 美 福 利 會 『 下 一 步 過 渡 的老師。（舢舨由華美福利會出 州，一個會說流利英語的移民平 但是人數容量的問題也暫緩 英語培訓項目』在1月17日迎來 均年收入是$38,526 。而一個 版。） 了成人教育計劃的前進。波士頓 二十週年慶。『下一步』項目新 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 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 $14,221 。 劃後補名單上有接近10,000人。 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 賀。 236,933名英語能力有限的移民 友善…你不僅教我英語語言，並 年才能被選上接受教育。還有很 『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 Chinese New New Year Year Issue Chinese Issue 英語學者開設的過度英語項目， 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。 原住民舞團到波士頓帶來精彩表演。（圖片由黃靈美攝。） Coming Out on January January 20th, 2012! 2012! isis 教 Coming 20th, 以幫助他們進入大學。何思遠是 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 1993年第一屆學生。 邦克山社區學院和波士頓華 向成年 人 提 供 一 些 基 礎 教 育 計 和英文課堂的存在來幫助促進社 由國立東華大學原住民民族 住民內涵文化。 春節特刊將與一月二十日出版 春節特刊將與一月二十日出版 她 念 完 『 下 一 步 』 順 利 埠社區中心是最早的合作夥伴。 劃。其中一個計劃是『成人社區 會經濟以及個人事業發展。在華 學院舞團擔綱的2015年北美地區 台灣寶島孕育出各種族群， 轉到邦克山社區學院（Bunker 項目當年由州政府支持了三年。 學 習 服 務 』 。 這 個 服 務 向 成 人 埠，很多機構比如華美福利會、 敬請期待！ 敬請期待！ 台灣傳統週活動，5月26日在昆 原住民族約有51萬人。台灣政府 Hill 高理查說：「在波士頓， 免 費 提Community 供 各 種 課 程College）並 以 及 教 育 資 華埠社區中心和建橋者等組織向 士小學演出，吸引紐英倫僑胞觀 認定的原住民族包含阿美族、泰 sampan.org 於 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 賞。舞團的19個成員來自台灣各 雅 族 、 排 灣 sampan.org 族 、布農族、卑南 University）完成研究生學位。 了更多人就讀大學。麻省初等和 術教育』。本服務旗下有很多分 資源的需求遠遠大於了現有的數 部落的原住民青年帶來16個族代 族、魯凱族、鄒族、賽夏族、雅 如今，何思遠經營着她創辦的房 中等教育部根據研究調查發現我 支創意計劃，意在向成人提供初 量。而麻州州長派屈克對英文教 表性的傳統樂舞。 美族、邵族、噶瑪蘭族、太魯閣 地產公司。 中以及高中等更高的教育。2010 學的投資則邁向正確的方向。 今 年 表 演 主 題 為 『 原 漾 台 們有330學員先後就讀大學。這 族、撒奇萊雅族、賽德克族、拉 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』 灣』，節目包括民謠組曲、傳統 阿魯哇族、及卡那卡那富族等16 福利會的『下一步』教育總監高 的 畢 業 生 畢 業 後 直 接 決 定 就 多的。」 PAGE33 PAGE 及創作樂舞選集等，分享台灣原 族。 理查（Richard Goldberg）是她 下續中文第二版 『原漾台灣』展現 台灣原住民的文化 Happy New Year! 新年快乐！ AACA Graduates Graduates Next Next STEP STEP Classes Classes AACA Quincy Lunar NewtoYear celebrates Year the Snake Mass. governor proposes higher income tax,of lower sales tax Chinatown native lead Josiah Quincy Elementary School BY LING-MEI WONG BY ByPHOENIX Ling-MeiTSO Wong Mass. taxes will undergo changes if Big Dig expenses and maintain existing ting about 6,000 positions in state govout to the commu“It’s very rare that youcare bring this month-long thanks to Asians, and to reach For education, Patrickto ernment, managing health costs, Gov.After Devala Patrick’s plandelay goes through. partnering organizations in order Long-term Chinatown resident Cyn- infrastructure. many people together,” Brothers said. nity with partners that provide essential Winter Storm Nemo, the 25th Annual for preparing universal our early educa-to reforming transportation bureaucracy Patrick proposed raising interim the income work towards children thia Soo Hoo will become prin- advocated Chinese Lunar New Year services,” JohnK-12 Brothers, “It’sending especially hardsystem to reach out Patand be global citizens,” saideducation Sooexecutive Hoo and in a and cipal at the Josiah Quincy Elementary pension abuse, tax to 6.25 percent from 5.25festival percent — at tion, fully said funded director of QARI. connect with new people in the commuorganized by Quincy Asian Resources prepared statement. School Julycommonwealth 1. She replacesaddress Simon extended school time for high-need rick said. These changes were to prethe state on of the nity.for Wethe didn’t want to set our goals too Institute by will 200be volunteers To that end, vendors setgoverup ta- pare In 2012, Soo100 Hoo completed a prinHo, who will retire. future. on Jan. 16.and Thestaffed sales tax reduced schools. In higher education, the bles in the high school gymnasium to high, but we have had taxvery — took place March 10 at North Quincy cipal residency and was recSoo Hoo was raised Boston’swith Chi- nor sought to makeprogram college more afford“There is no goodgenerally time to raise to 4.5 percent from 6.25inpercent, ognized as one of Boston’s educators natown and attended the Josiah Quincy able positive feedback our how outreach.” offerand information on essential services es,” High School. Patrick said. “Ion know tough the expand community colleges. all proceeds going toward transportaPhoto by Kane Carpenter Students from the AACA’s Next STEP program lineup upfor forphotographs photographs after receivingtheir theircertificates certificatesatatgraduation. graduation. Photo by Kane Carpenter ––Students AACA’s Next STEP program line receiving of the year in real 2013, receiving theafter Anne School. She began teaching in from the the BosAt least 7,000 people attended the as diverse as estate, public health tion, school construction and public in“Every one of us here has to think times have been on the people and famiDowemployment, award for excellence andQuincy’s creativton Public witnessing Schools (BPS) districtlion in and tailored to celebration, an 23, opening On Friday, Friday, December December 23, 2011, 2011, the thetwice classes forasking immigrants inwho thealready Greater lies “It was fun teaching the students,” said On classes for immigrants the Greater “It was fun teaching said before peoplein of the AndSimon though frastructure. Cynthia Soocommonwealth. Hoo (left)the will students,” replace Ho ity. 2000 as a fifth grade teacher at Josiah dance and performances on two stages, Chinese andtoVietnamese populations. Asian American Civic Association Association heldfeel Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEP instructor, who as worst interim principal of theinstructor, Josiah Quincy ElAsian American Civic held Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEP who the of the recession is over, many, strapped contribute a little more,” The income tax increase comes with BPS superintendent John QuincyAsian Schoolfood and from has remained at the The Interim eating several local outreach portion included volementary School on face July 1, as Ho will retire. graduation ceremony for more more thanPatrick also left his students work ofdecisions advice. aa graduation ceremony for than also left his students aawork of advice. doubled personal exemptions for taxsaid. “But thisalso time, instead of“I many families still tough McDonough commended Ho’s work. school for the past 15 years. “The students really appreciated be“The students really appreciated be(Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) unteers bearing clipboards of voter regrestaurants, and participating in various 70 Next STEP students. “Thehave more they speak English English outside 70 Next “The more they speak outside thefor same old slogans, let’s deep anxiety about the future. payers and STEP eliminates some itemized want tointo personally recognize Simon Ho and “During my students. 15 years at the Josiah sinking ing honored honored their hard work,” said ing for their hard work,” said activities, including making a wish on istration forms in Chinese and the South of the classroom, the better they willin of the classroom, the better they will ter to parents. would not ask if I did not believe deductions. a serious, fact-based debate. The for his tireless efforts, passionate comQuincy Elementary School, I have sat have The Next Next Steps Transitional English Melanie Marcus, Next Step Step & ESOL ESOL In- Ilearn The Steps Transitional English Melanie Marcus, Next & InShore YMCA organizing a family fun aonChinese New Year wishing tree, that learn inside the classroom.” inside the classroom.” Soo Hoo is the daughter of Hing mitment to students, and his hard work many school leadership teams and “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 the tradition and spirit of the area. State Street Global Outreach sponSoo Hoo and the late Mary Soo Hoo, with educators and staff alike to ensure committees and served in many roles, come and business taxes will be com- have described; they want the rail and today in education and transportation Spring Festival. sored a “Green Area” where volunteers growing up across from the school. 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Aboriginal dancers celebrate Taiwanese American Heritage Week By Ling-Mei Wong Taiwanese American Heritage Week was celebrated with dance and song at the Josiah Quincy School on May 26. National Dong Hwa University’s College of Indigenous Studies dance troupe had 19 dancers demonstrate authentic choreography from the 16 aboriginal tribes of Taiwan. The troupe’s 2015 theme was “Makapahay,” a word from the Ami tribe meaning “beautiful, handsome, pretty, praise.” About 510,000 Taiwanese residents identify as indigenous tribal members. The 16 tribes identified by the Taiwanese government include the Ami, Atayal, Paiwan, Bunun, Puyuma, Pukai, Tsou, Saisiyat, Yami, Thao, Kavalan, Truku, Sakizaya, Seediq, Hla’alua and Kanakanavu. The dance troupe is 10 years old, comprised of young people from Taiwanese tribal communities. It works to preserve tribal music, dance forms and cultural heritage. The Boston performance was hosted by the Chinese Merchants Association of Massachusetts. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Zhang Haidi, second from left, was awarded an honorary doctor of arts and human letters degree at the University of Massachusetts Boston’s 47th commencement on May 29 at the TD Garden. Joining her are, from left, UMass Boston Provost Winston Langley, Chancellor J. Keith Motley and UMass system President Robert Caret. (Image courtesy of University of Massachusetts Boston.) Zhang Haidi, who built a career as an author, teacher and health advocate after being paralyzed at age 5, received an honorary doctor of arts and humane letters at the university’s 47th commencement on May 29 at the TD Garden. Zhang is the chairperson of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation and the president of Rehabilitation International. She was paralyzed from the waist down following four operations to remove tumors from her spine at the age of 5. She completed school and received a college education, mastered four foreign languages, and learned acupuncture through self-study. She also served as a volunteer teacher and health worker in remote communities and became a highly productive and award-winning author. Her life story and exceptional accomplishments have inspired several generations of Chinese youths and exemplify the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. Head Start honors parents The ABCD Head Start Parent Appreciation breakfast took place on May 20. ABCD President/ CEO John J. Drew (right) is pictured with Head Start Parent Award 2014-2015 Policy Council Executive Committee Officers Katherine Handy, Vanessa Hackett, Tina Goodnow, Di Yip, Maren Tober, Saida Colindres and Janee Evans. (Image courtesy of ABCD.) C L A S S I F I E D S Sampan 3 Sampan EVENTS June 5, 2015 COMIC 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: Julia Wong Kawala Xie Translators: Joe Feng Keke Xu Proofreaders: Erica Zhang Event Calendar 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. C L A S S I F I E D S Savor the Flavor Saturday, June 6 1 to 3 p.m. Quincy Center for Innovation 180 Old Colony Avenue Quincy, MA 02170 Enjoy a sampling of delicacies, learn how to wrap a dumpling and hear testimonies from participants of our Quincy programs. All proceeds go to Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center programs for families in need. For more information, contact Joann Yung at (617) 6032541 or [email protected]. 3rd Annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk Saturday, June 6 8 a.m. registration, opening ceremony 9:30 a.m. Jamaica Pond, 507 Jamaicaway Boston, MA 02130 Bring your family members, coworkers and friends and join us to help raise awareness about OCD and related disorders in our community, while we raise funds to support the important work of the International OCD Foundation. Visit iocdf.org/walkBoston to learn more. KKCS Walk for Fund Sunday, June 7 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. departure 87 Tyler Street, 2F Boston, MA 02111 A fundraiser walk for the Kwong Kow Chinese School will start from the school and end at the Boston Common. Hot dogs will be available after the Interested in a career in: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT? Whether you’re in Accounting, Property Management, Resident Services, Marketing and Leasing, or Maintenance, WinnCompanies just might have the position you’ve been searching for! Several opportunities available in the greater Boston area and beyond. Please visit our website to learn more: www.winncompanies.com/careers walk. For more information, visit www.kwongkowschool.org. Exhibition of Jade Buddha for Universal Peace June 7 to June 28 275 Chestnut Street Abington MA, 02351 The Quan Am Linh Ung Pagoda proudly sponsors one of the Wonders of the Buddhist World, the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace Exhibition. The statue was created to advocate the goodness of humankind in this world, state, city, and neighborhood regardless of whichever religion or belief we follow. For more information, please visit www. jadebuddha.org.au. American Legion Chinatown Post 328 banquet Monday, June 8 6 p.m. 690 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111 The American Legion Chinatown Post 328 will have a fundraiser at Empire Garden. Veterans from San Francisco and New York City will attend. Free fall prevention workshop Monday, June 8 10 a.m. to noon 800 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111 Tufts Medical Center’s Trauma Center has partnered with Multicultural Home Care to offer A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls to Cantonese-speaking senior citizens in the Boston-area. The interactive program, which is taught in Cantonese, is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. To register, please call Janice Mei at (617) 479-8880. Clean Up Chinatown Committee meeting Tuesday, June 9 11 a.m. 87 Tyler Street Boston, MA 02111 The Clean Up Chinatown Committee meeting will take place at the Asian American Civic Association, 5F. The public is welcome to attend. The Great Aussie Steak Out Wednesday, June 10 6 to 8:30 p.m. 300 Technology Square Cambridge, MA 02139 Five of Boston’s wellknown chefs will grill up their most creative dishes using all-natural, mouthwatering Australian grassfed beef. The event is open to the public for guests 21+ and tickets are $45. For more information, please visit www. aussiesteakout.com. The Chinatown Coalition meeting Thursday, June 11 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. Imagination: Four plays Saturday, June 13 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 821 Washington Street Boston, MA 02116 The AACA Players from the Asian American Civic Association Youth Council present four original plays produced with theater professionals Company One at the Doubletree Hotel. Tickets are $8. For tickets, call Scarlett Wu at (617) 4269492 x 206 or email [email protected]. Boston Dragon Boat Festival June 14 Charles River The 36th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Boston draws 1,200 paddlers and teams from all over North America. For more information, visit www.bostondragonboat.org. Free brain tumor scans Monday, June 15 100 Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 The Brain Tumor Foundation begins a weeklong visit to the city of Boston, offering free MRI brain scans to the public. A mobile MRI unit will be parked opposite the Bank of America Building, 100 Federal Street. Scans are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 844-BTF-Scan (844283-7226). Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Committee meeting Monday, June 15 6 p.m. 90 Tyler Street Boston, MA 02111 The Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Committee meeting will take place at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. The public is welcome to attend. Boston AEF Entrepreneurs Mixer June 17 6:30 to 9 p.m. 14 Green Street Brookline, MA 02446 A kickoff event for the Boston Asian Entrepreneurship Foundation entrepreneurs group will take place at Osaka. RSVP by emailing Ian So, [email protected]. Chinatown bike-a-thon Saturday, June 20 9 a.m. Boston Common Beacon and Charles Street The Chinatown Bikea-thon is a green and healthy fundraiser to support youth leadership. The rain date is June 21. For more information, visit http://cpaboston.org. Free monthly legal clinic Monday, June 22 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. For more information, please visit www.quincyasianresources.org or call (617) 472-2200. AACA gala Friday, June 26 6 to 9 p.m. Odyssey Boston Rowes Wharf The Asian American Civic will have its gala “Their Courage to be New” aboard the Odyssey Boston. For more information, contact Devika Thayanban at (617) 4269492 x 231 or email [email protected]. Chinatown Main Street festival Saturday, June 27 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Boston Chinatown Chinatown Main Street and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh present the 12th annual Chinatown Main Street Festival. For more information, visit www. chinatownmainstreet.org. Naturalization workshop Monday, June 29 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 87 Tyler Street Boston, MA 02111 The Asian American Civic Association naturalization workshop provides free instruction on filing naturalization applications, translated study material and much more. Please register with Melody Tsang at (617) 426-9492 x 0 or melody@ aaca-boston.org. 4 Sampan NEWS June 5, 2015 May-June Chinatown meeting roundup: CCBA, CSC, CRA By Ling-Mei Wong The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of New England held its bimonthly meeting on May 26, while the Chinatown Safety Committee (CSC) and the Chinatown Resident Association (CRA) met on June 3. CCBA The directors met at the CCBA’s headquarters at 90 Tyler Street. It reviewed rental contracts at Tai Tung Village for a dental clinic, Chinatown Cafe and Tai Tung Pharmacy, which were due to expire in May. The directors voted to renew their contracts, which was three years for the clinic, five years for Chinatown Cafe and seven years for Tai Tung Pharmacy. A special meeting will take place in June to vote on an amendment to the election bylaws. The proposed changes would change the election process for president to rotation by family association, avoid organizational disputes for runoff elections and discrepancies between the English-Chinese translation. CSC Boston Police Department Capt. Ken Fong for District A-1 reported on local crime at the Doubletree Hotel. A total of 45 arrests were made, largely for warrants, drugs and miscellaneous offenses. Two robberies occurred in the past 30 days, along with an aggravated assault, three breaking and entering (B&E) incidents and two automobile thefts. Of the three B&E incidents, two were at the same Leather District building, when the victim noticed two laptops were missing, Fong said. The police arrived and found a TV and Dell laptop missing from another unit. The third B&E occurred in Chinatown at 103 Hudson Street, which is empty. “Drug dealers are getting in the basement to sell and shoot up drugs,” Fong said, with police working with the Inspectional Services Department to clean up the site. The aggravated assault occurred outside a Beach Street restaurant, after the victim got in a dispute at a night club, went to eat in Chinatown and was attacked by 10 Asian males. He was taken to the hospital for medical attention. The two robberies involved stolen wallets. CRA The CRA met at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School. An allergy presentation was conducted in Cantonese by Dr. John Leung of Tufts Medical Center, who had a great deal of interaction with the seniors. He answered questions about symptoms and proper management by avoiding allergens, lifestyle changes and medication. Videos on how to use a neti pot in Cantonese and Mandarin was also shown, which were produced by high school volunteers. Appointments with Dr. Leung for Cantonese and Mandarin speakers can be made at (857) 205-7548. The Chinese Progressive Association discussed Chinatown displacement from high rents and gentrification. It is seeking signatures for a bill to require landlords to provide legitimate reasons for evicting tenants. Affordable Housing Lottery The Merc at Moody & Main Corner of Moody and Main Street, Waltham, MA Studios @ $1,122*, 1BRs @ $1,275*, 2BRs @ $1,415*, 3BRs @ $1,553* *Utilities not included. Tenants will pay own Gas Heat, Gas Hot Water, and Electricity (including cooking) The Merc at Moody & Main is a 269 unit rental apartment community located in the heart of downtown Waltham on the corner of Moody and Main Street across from the Waltham Common. 27 of these apartments will be made available through this application process and rented to households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. MAXIMUM Household Income Limits: $48,800 (1 person), $55,800 (2 people), $62,750 (3 people), $69,700 (4 people), $75,300 (5 people) and $80,900 (6 people) A Public Info Session will be held on May 27th, 2015 at 6:00 pm at 119 School Street in the first floor of the Waltham Government Building Auditorium Boston Mayor Martin Walsh spoke to ethnic media on May 27 at City Hall. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Boston mayor discusses small business, immigration By Ling-Mei Wong Boston Mayor Martin Walsh discussed urban planning, immigration and Chinatown improvements during an ethnic media round table on May 27 at City Hall. Walsh was proud to be a first-generation immigrant, along with Boston’s chief of Health and Human Services Felix Arroyo and incoming Boston Public Schools superintendent Tommy Chang. “I’m supportive of the president’s action, I’m opposed to the Texas court ruling,” he said. A pilot program to prevent immigration scams will be launched at four locations in Chinatown, east Boston and Mattapan in September, Arroyo said. Individuals with immigration questions can bring their paperwork and have questions answered, such as President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Walsh discussed city planning for Boston 2030, the first comprehensive citywide plan in 50 years. Chief of staff Dan- iel Arrigg Koh said Boston is gathering neighborhood input on what they hope to see, with neighborhood-to-neighborhood discussions planned as well. Individual neighborhoods have drawn up their own plans, such as the Chinatown Master Plan of 2010; the city planning effort looks at Boston’s 15 neighborhoods as a whole. Walsh is working on making it easier for small businesses to get permits, with the Office of New Bostonians reaching out to new immigrants starting businesses. For Chinatown, Walsh is committed to opening a library in the neighborhood, along with building a new location for the Josiah Quincy Upper School. “We are trying to find a location for Quincy [Elementary] and Quincy Upper [schools],” Walsh said. “The Quincy school is a nice school, but it needs an upgrade.” Chinatown crime blotter for May 22 to June 5 By the Boston Police Department All reports are submitted by the Boston Police Department. The time period is from May 22 to June 5 for District A-1, which includes Chinatown. To report a crime or suspicious activity, call 911. Interpreters are available for Chinese speakers. Possession of a dangerous weapon May 22, 12:40 a.m.: The suspect was arrested on Hudson Street for having in his possession a set of brass knuckles. Breaking and entering May 23, 6 p.m.: The two suspects will be summonsed in to court for breaking and entering a building. The officers observed the suspects inside of an abandoned building located on Hudson Street. Unarmed robbery May 24, 2:56 a.m.: The victim reported he was robbed by five or six males while he was walking on Beach Street. Breaking and entering May 25, 7:45 a.m.: The victims report an unknown person entered their apartments and removed several items. The district detectives responded to the scene and fingerprinted the two apartments. Warrant arrest May 28, 3:30 a.m.: The suspect was arrested on Kneeland Street on an outstanding warrant issued out of Hingham District Court. Completed Applications and Required Income Documentation must be received, not postmarked, by 2 pm on July 7th, 2015 The Lottery for eligible households will be held on July 27th at 6 pm For Lottery Information and Applications, or for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, go to www.s-e-b.com/lottery or call (617) 782-6900x1 (then x5) and leave a message. Applications also available at Waltham Public Library on 735 Main St (M-Th 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5) and Waltham City Hall Clerk’s Office or Building Department on 610 Main Street (8:30 - 4:30, M-Fri) For details on the development and the units, please see www.LiveAtTheMerc.com Learn Chinese How much? 多少錢？ duōshǎo qián 5 Sampan news June 5, 2015 Josiah Quincy Upper School achieves high ranking By the Josiah Quincy Upper School Short Waves 2015 winner Thuan Hien (left) with finalist Yanyi Weng (right) on May 27 at Tufts Medical Center. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Josiah Quincy Upper School’s middle school building on 900 Washington Street. The school recently achieved high rankings in the US News & World Report, as well as the Washington Post. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) In high school rankings produced by the US News & World Report and the Washington Post, Josiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS) co-headmasters Steve Cirasuolo and Richard Chang are honored to share these results. US News & World Report “Best High Schools” • Josiah Quincy Upper School ranked No. 4 among 27 Boston Public Schools (BPS) high schools • Ranked No. 23 among 352 Massachusetts public high schools (top 7 percent statewide) • Ranked No. 417 among more than 22,000 U.S. public high schools (top 1.9 percent nationally) • Gold Medal recipient (only four awarded to BPS schools and 500 awarded across the US) Washington Post's “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” • JQUS ranked No. 2 among 27 BPS high schools • Ranked No. 7 among all Massachusetts public schools and select private schools (No. 5 among 352 MA public schools or top 1.5 percent statewide) • Ranked No. 312 among more than 22,000 U.S. public high schools (top 1.5 percent nationally) An US News & World Report Gold Medal and top 1.5 percent Washington Post ranking establish JQUS as an elite school. We attribute our success to many factors. Our “International Baccalaureate (IB) for All” and inclusive education philosophy challenge all students to actualize their highest potential. In this spirit of challenging all of our students, the School Site Council has adopted an “AWC for all” policy starting next year. High- and low-performing middle school students rise up to engage our rigorous IB curriculum and to achieve high standards of learning. Teachers dedicate themselves to instructional preparation and professional collaboration with their colleagues. They are the engine for this success. Our families support our students and collaborate with our teachers and staff, day after day and year after year. Our district Superintendent John McDonough has been a steadfast champion of our school since the inception of our school and our IB program, providing both moral and financial support. Our numerous community partners have provided in-school and after-school academic support and enrichment experiences to our students. We’re especially proud of achieving these honors in spite of our limited physical facilities. Mayor Martin Walsh has pledged in his 2015 State of the City address to develop a new building for JQUS and the building project has moved into high gear. We expect a new school building with state-of-the-art facilities will further improve our student achievements. We thank you for your past, present and future support to your children and our teachers and staff. OAK HILL APARTMENTS 35 Central Street, Ipswich ‘Short Waves’ screens Asian American experience in short films By Ling-Mei Wong Six short films were screened during the fifth “Short Waves” Asian American short film festival on May 27 at Tufts Medical Center. Finalist Thuan Hien’s piece “Closeness” was selected for screening in the Boston Asian American Film Festival on Oct. 22 to 25. Hien filmed his mother, who came to America from Vietnam as a refugee when Hien was a child, as part of a class assignment. “Closeness” refers to how Hien feels his mother is a part of him, even as he sees her infrequently due to work and school. “It’s a personal story of me and my mother’s authentic refugee experience,” he said Finalist Yanyi Weng focused on displacement for “Chinatown’s Fight Against Gentrification,” interviewing two sisters who were evicted from Hudson Street. Other entries included “Souvenirs” by PMP Philms, “Wanja” by Yawa Degboe, “Where I am From” by Judy Ma and “Gund Kwok – An American Mulan Story” by Mei Lei. The screening also showed shorts from the previous four Short Waves winners. All entries can be viewed at www. baaff.org. 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Income limits up to $34,500 for one person or $39,400 for two persons. Qualified applicants will pay 30% of income. The Maximum Income Limits for Households are as follows: $44,950 (1 person), $51,350 (2 people), $57,750 (3 people), $64,150 (4 people), $69,300 (5 people) and $74,450 (6 people) For an application contact Theresa at: Households cannot have more than $75,000 in assets. Oak Hill Apartments [email protected] 978-356-1530 TDD #711 or 1-800-439-2370 Monday-Friday For more information on the Development, the Homes or the Lottery and Application Process or for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, please visit: www.s-e-b.com/lottery or call 617.782.6900x2. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER and EMPLOYER 6 Sampan NEWS June 5, 2015 An open letter from the family of Lingzi Lu By the Lingzi Foundation The local business community gathered at the luncheon hosted by Cathay Pacific Airways on May 12 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Boston. (Left to right) James Barrington, Sherri Wu and Thomas Glynn. (Image courtesy of Kawala Xie.) Cathay Pacific celebrates Hong Kong direct flight, opening trade to Asia By Kawala Xie Lingzi Lu, 2013 Boston Marathon bombing victim. Her family wrote a public letter after a jury sentenced her killer in May. (Image courtesy of Facebook.) As the conclusion of the Boston Marathon trial reached us across the ocean in China, we have felt emptiness along with great sadness for all who have been affected by this reprehensible act. On that April day just over two years ago we lost our only child, our daughter, Lingzi. She was the light of our lives. Our hope is that no one ever again experiences the suffering and inhumanity of that terrible day. Throughout the trial, we had to relive the horrific details and images of that day, mixed with the displays of cynicism, hatred and intolerance. At the same time, we were reminded of the policemen, firemen, first responders, health care professionals and complete strangers who bravely risked their own lives to save others during and after this event. Thank you! You are the true heroes of that day and you have reassured us with hope and instilled us with the courage to move forward. During the darkest days and nights since the passing of our dear daughter Lingzi, we have been gifted with an unending river of love and kindness from the Boston community and people from all over the world. We are humbled and 384986:Layout 1 forever grateful for your continued generosity, support, and encouragement. We extend our gratitude to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Judiciary for their relentless and exhaustive efforts that went into applying your country’s principles of justice, resulting in the verdict by the jurors, who had to make the most difficult decision of their lives. We also wish to thank the board of trustees, staff and students at Boston University, the leaders of the Boston Athletic Association, Lingzi’s 2014 and 2015 Boston Marathon runners and many others who have personally reached out to us to help spread her love and passion. Lingzi’s long-held dream was to come to study in America, to meet new friends and to broaden her horizons. She was an optimist and a happy young woman who loved life, loved people and appreciated their different cultures. Lingzi was positively affected by the people, places and experiences she had in Boston and New England. You mattered to her and she loved you all for helping make her dream come true. We know now more than ever that her spirit is alive and well. Our everlasting hope is that her dream continues to live on in all those who dream big dreams and have the opportunity to make the world a more peaceful and better place. Editor’s note: This letter was first The Lu family kindly gave Sampan permission to reprint and translate this letter for the Chinese community in the greater Boston area. 6/1/15 12:00 PM Boston Page 1 published in the Globe. Place your ad HERE Inquiries: 617-426-9492 Ex: 226 e-mail : [email protected] On May 12, Cathay Pacific Airways hosted a business luncheon “Connecting with Asia” at the InterContinental Hotel. Local business leaders joined to celebrate the launch of Cathay Pacific’s nonstop flight service from Boston to Hong Kong. Four speakers congratulated Cathay Pacific for adding flight service from the United States to its Asia base, flying four times a week from Boston to Hong Kong. The luncheon was organized with the Massachusetts Port Authority. Thomas Glynn, MassPort CEO, gave the opening remarks. “It’s our fourth flight from Logan to Asia in the last couple years. We have a lot of enthusiasm from the business community, for the connection we’ve been able to make with the global economy,” Glynn said. Keynote speaker James Barrington, Cathay Pacific’s director of corporate development, addressed Cathay Pacific’s progressive development “in a Hong Kong and Asia’s perspective.” He recognized the effect of the Asian market worldwide, in particular the one of China and Hong Kong. “We can see the correlation between travel and GDP…it’s hard to find something that is better than the open market at the world’s (Hong Kong) third fastest growing market,” Barrington said. Through explaining Cathay Pacific’s development story in aviation, Barrington shared his outlook. “We want to give our customers the premium travel C ambridge City of www. c a m b rid g e m a . g o v Together. Cambridge works. Bring your career to the City of Cambridge and, together, we’ll achieve great things. Your work will support a city richin industry and communities alive with culture. Get together with a city that works. Work for Cambridge today. Current openings include: • Assistant City Manager, Community Development • Director/Veterans’ Affairs • Greens Assistant • Participatory Budget Intern • Preschool Lead Teacher • Special Needs Inclusion Facilitators -Summer • Youth Center Teen Program Director For detailed job descriptions and application instructions on these and other positions, www.cambridgema.gov and click on JOBS. We are an AA/EEO Employer. Sherri Wu, Alibaba Group’s head of international E-commerce business development, shared about Alibaba’s journey to going public at the luncheon. (Image courtesy of Kawala Xie.) experience. We want to be the world’s best airline,” he said. He hoped Boston would welcome Cathay to make its contribution to the city. Sherri Wu, head of the international e-commerce business development, represented the Alibaba group. She showed a video about Alibaba’s story of going public to the local business community and talked about how Alibaba valued the global market. Wu also looked forward Alibaba’s further cooperation with Cathay Pacific, one of its strategic partners for Ali Trip, China’s largest travel service platform. “We want to have partners like Cathay Pacific and to help the business be successful,” Wu said. FOR IMMEDIATE HIRING sampan Seeking 2x5 full-time and part-time teachers in Infant, Toddler and Pre-school classes. 招聘全職和兼職的幼兒和學前教育教師。 Applicants must be: • • • • • • Mandarin Speaking Average English Proficiency EEC Lience 講普通話 基本英語能力 必須 EEC教師認證 Excellent starting salary with benefits. If interested, send resumes or contact Georgiana Tam, HR Manager, Asian American Civic Association: 87 Tyler Street, Boston, MA 02111 Tel: (617)426-9492 x 203 Email: [email protected] June 5, 2015 7 Sampan HEALTH Just what the doctor ordered: A better way to track Boston’s medical records By Noga Leviner, CEO, PicnicHealth.com The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey will be conducted in Suffolk County from May 23 to August 2. (Image courtesy of the Boston Public Health Commission.) National health survey underway in Suffolk County and the City of Boston By the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population is coming to Suffolk County and the City of Boston, beginning on May 23 and ending August 2. Why Suffolk County? All counties in the United States have a chance to be selected for the NHANES and this year, Suffolk County is one of 15 counties that was selected to be part of this initiative. NHANES provides important data on public health problems from a national perspective. Why should every eligible resident participate in NHANES? • Your participation can help develop and evolve national health programs and policies. • If you are selected, you will help make a difference in our nation’s health! • If you agree to participate you will receive compensation for your time and travel expenses of up to $125. • You will also receive a free and confidential health and nutrition evaluation. Each year, 5,000 lucky residents across the nation have the chance to participate in the latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “NHANES serves as the nation’s ‘health check-up,’ going into communities to collect health information throughout the country,” said CDC director Thomas Frieden. “The survey is a unique resource for health information, and without it we would lack important knowledge about major health conditions.” “We are very excited to host the NHANES survey in Boston this spring,” said Dr. Huy Nguyen, interim executive director of the Boston Public Health Commission. “I encourage every resident who is selected for an interview to participate in this very important research. You will receive a full physical exam and contribute to findings that benefit Boston and other cities across the country.” For the past 55 years, NHANES has had a prominent role in improving the health of all people living in the U.S. Public health officials, legislators, and physicians use the information gathered in NHANES to develop sound health policies, direct and design health programs and services, and expand the health knowledge for the nation. NHANES findings provide critical health-related information on a number of issues such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In addition, NHANES data are used to produce national references and are used to create standardized growth charts for pediatricians across the country. Everyone in the U.S., from babies yet to be born to the elderly, has benefited from the information gathered by NHANES. The comprehensive data collected by NHANES has a far-reaching and significant impact on everything from the quality of the air we breathe, to the vaccinations you get from your doctor, to the emergence of low-fat and “light” foods on the shelves of your grocery store. Now, a NHANES team of health professionals, nutritionists and health technicians is heading toward Suffolk County and wants everyone who is lucky enough to be selected for the survey to agree to participate. Residents will have an invitation-only opportunity to participate in NHANES. Individuals have been selected at random (in a process similar to taking names out of a hat) for NHANES, and include all ages, races and ethnicities in order to represent the U.S. population as a whole. Respondents first participate in a health interview conducted in the respondent’s home followed by a health examination that takes place in one of three mobile examination centers. While no medical care is provided directly in the mobile examination center, a report on physical findings is given to each participant along with an explanation from survey medical staff. All information collected in the survey is kept strictly confidential and privacy is protected by law. Congratulations to our Health Survey winner Donghai Liu! Much like filing your taxes, keeping track of your medical records is a necessary evil. It’s confusing, time-consuming and just as dreaded among the afflicted; the difference is that fewer people are aware of the flaws in the current system because it disproportionately affects the sick and the elderly. PicnicHealth (picnichealth.com) founder Noga Leviner was shocked by how difficult it was to collect a complete set of records, keep them up to date, and share them with different specialists when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. She found that the time sink was nearly as draining and difficult to deal with as the diagnosis itself, and through her struggle, PicnicHealth was born. The sleek, easy-to-use service compiles all of your medical records –– no matter how old, or from how many sources –– and digitizes them in a clean, visual format that makes navigating your information, well, a picnic. The initial process takes about two to three weeks, and they handle all the tough stuff for you; if your record is out there, they’ll track it down (however, each state has different rules about how long doctors are required to save your information). From there, sharing your medical history with your physician is simple, instantaneous, and entirely within your control. This June, PicnicHealth is launching a BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY widespread call for patients in the greater Boston area using one simple question: “Are you currently frustrated by the never-ending process of collecting, organizing, and distributing mountains of medical records and wish there was a better way?” For seniors, parents of young children and the chronically ill, the obvious answer is yes. In Boston alone, PicnicHealth aims to relieve clients of up to 10,000 hours of busywork spent collecting and organizing medical records. To put things in perspective, if you’ve heard the phrase “10,000 hours” before, you’re likely remembering an excerpt from Malcolm Gladwell’s “Outliers.” A total of 10,000 hours is the amount of practice it takes to achieve mastery in a given field and become a world class athlete, musician or computer engineer; only a select few ever hit that benchmark. PicnicHealth is backed by $2 million in funding from top Silicon Valley venture capitalists, and will be accepting new patient sign ups through June 22 at picnichealth.com. INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP CHINATOWN URBAN RENEWAL WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2 BOYLSTON STREET China Trade Center Boston, MA 02116 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Please join staff from the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) for an interactive workshop about the future of urban renewal in your neighborhood. The BRA has led a series of community conversations this year, as the agency seeks to extend 14 of Boston’s 16 active urban renewal plan areas. This interactive workshop is an opportunity for community members to share ideas for updating the goals of the plans so that urban renewal tools can be used to help create vibrant neighborhoods. This workshop will focus on Chinatown (South Cove) and Park Plaza. Urban renewal began as a federal program in 1949 to address widespread blight in cities across America. Today, urban renewal tools are used in a much more restrained fashion to revitalize neighborhoods by promoting planning and economic development on a smaller scale. mail to: phone: email: COREY ZEHNGEBOT Boston Redevelopment Authority One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4310 [email protected] BostonRedevelopmentAuthority.org Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary TO LEARN MORE, VISIT BostonUrbanRenewal.org Twitter.com/BostonRedevelop 8 Sampan FEATURES South Cove Manor seniors learn about diabetes June 5, 2015 Sudoku 數讀 By South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 填滿空格，讓每一直行和橫列都有１到９的數字。每 個小九宮格裡也有１到９的數字，但一個數字在每行 每列及小九宮格裡都只能出現一次。 答案在中文第四版。Answers on Chinese page 4. South Cove Manor staff Cydney Dang, Mandy Lao and Joe Li spoke to seniors during a breakfast seminar on May 28. (Image courtesy of South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.) Seniors attended a diabetes breakfast seminar hosted by South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Mass Pike Towers on May 28. The event had more than 50 attendees, who asked many questions. Dr. Yueling Guo Moran of Tufts Medical Center spoke about living with and managing diabetes. Dr. Moran’s native fluency in Mandarin allowed her to directly answer many of the participants’ questions on diabetes symptoms and medication recommendations. South Cove Manor director of social services Cydney Dang and her colleage Mandy Lao talked about health care proxies and why this was important for seniors and their families. The breakfast seminars by South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are supported with funds from Tufts Medical Center’s Asian Health Initiative. Dr. Yueling Guo Moran of Tufts Medical Center spoke about living with and managing diabetes. (Image courtesy of South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.) The next issue of Sampan will be published on June 19! Therapists Needed Hebrew SeniorLife the largest provider of elder care in the Boston area has exciting opportunities for Chinese or Mandarin speaking per diem Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and OT/PT Assistants to join our dynamic and engaging team in Roslindale, Dedham, Canton and home care. We are seeking enthusiastic, creative and proactive individuals who will demonstrate a strong commitment to Hebrew SeniorLife’s mission and understand the importance of our patients’ dignity and their right to choice in their daily life. Take advantage of peer training and a broad range of clinical opportunities that span our continuum of care. Our state-of-the-art environments and highly motivated team offer an outstanding landscape for professional development in the growing field of adult and geriatric therapy. Grow professionally while helping seniors maximize the quality of their lives! Resumes to: Lori McMahon at [email protected] or Fax to: 617.363.8917 S ampan . org JOB OPENING POAH Communities is a growing company focused on the successful operation of affordable housing communities, including Section 8 and tax credit properties. POAH Communities is seeking an Administrative Assistant for an elderly affordable property in Boston, MA. The ideal applicant will be a bright and dynamic person with hands-on experience and the demonstrated ability to successfully manage front desk duties such as answering the telephone, greeting customers/clients/ employees, maintaining office equipment and supplies, and performing general clerical duties. Flexibility, positive attitude, team orientation and willingness to learn are a must! Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills are essential; computer proficiency (specifically in MS-Word, Excel and Outlook) is required, as is familiarity with Yardi software. Applicants fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese strongly preferred. Please send cover letter with resume via email only to Jean Lespinasse at [email protected] June 5, 2015 9 Sampan FEATURES MIRA Coalition hosts Give Liberty a Hand gala Asian CDC youth Tiffany Wu assisting with installation of art project “Humans of Chinatown” on May 23 in Chinatown. (Image courtesy of Julia Wong.) Youth revitalize Chinatown community through art The Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition celebrated its annual awards gala Give Liberty a Hand on June 3 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Brazilian Women's Group founder Heloisa Galvão (left) was honored, pictured with Marcony Almeida-Barros, director of Attorney General Maura Healey’s Community Engagement Division. (Image courtesy of MIRA Coalition.) By Julia Wong On April 23, youth from A-VOYCE displayed two art projects in Chinatown. A-VOYCE is a leadership program for teenagers aged 14 to 18 founded by the Asian Community Development Corporation. The gallery is available for a few weeks on the Hudson Street lot between Mary Soo Hoo Park and the former Ginza Restaurant. According to A-VOYCE program coordinator Jeena Hah, one of the project goals was to demonstrate Chinatown as “a hub where people from all over greater Boston come to live, work and play.” The project “Humans of Chinatown” featured portraits and accompanying brief interviews of Chinatown community members and visitors, reemphasizing Chinatown’s role as a focal point in the city of Boston. Youth volunteer Vanessa Ly felt she grew up in Chinatown, despite residing in Quincy, because her father works in the neighborhood. Homecoming was a collective feeling about Chinatown illustrated in the second interactive project “You are Here.” Colorful cloth flags were strung across the lot, on which community members and passersby wrote reasons why they were in Chinatown. One flag stated “I am here because I have grown to love my friends and others in my community like a second home.” These two projects portrayed Chinatown as not just a cluster of restaurants but as a community, where actual residents live and seek support from each other. The transformation of this empty lot hopefully will spark residents, seniors and youth to beautify and strengthen Chinatown together. Largest jade Buddhist statue unveils in greater Boston The Quan Am Linh Ung Pagoda of Abington had an opening ceremony for the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace on May 21. The statue, the largest precious-stone grade jade Buddha in the world, is 8.2 feet high and weighs 4 tons. (Image courtesy of the Quan Am Linh Ung Pagoda.) 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