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Inc.King luncheon Adcotron EMS, gentrification BYLING-MEI LING-MEIWONG WONG BY By Ling-Mei Wong Photoby byAgnes AgnesYoung Young––The Theemployees employeesofofAdcotron AdcotronEMS, EMS,Inc. Inc. Photo not difficult difficult to to understand understand the the unmistakable unmistakable –– every every employee employee ItIt isis not cheerful feeling feeling one one gets gets when when enen- turning turningto togreet greether heras asshe shemade madeher her cheerful The Cape Cod African Drum and Dance Group performed at the MLK luncheon on Jan. 11. teringthrough throughthe theglass glassdoors doorsof ofAdAd- way way around around explaining explaining the the intricaintricatering Photo by Ling-Mei Wong. cotronEMS, EMS,Inc. Inc.Not Notonly onlyisisthe theenvienvi- cies ciesof ofeach eachmachine machineand andstation. station. cotron 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 Commuwalls visible visible all around around the 35,000 Adcotron, premier Electronics walls all Adcotron, aa premier was honored with poems, dancesthe and35,000 live rate is 30 percent. Issues like Electronics these affect nities.) square foot lot thecompany company occupies Contract Manufacturing service square foot lot the occupies Contract Manufacturing service music at the 26th memorial luncheon Jan. all of us. We’re all in this fight together.” preserved(Image and becourtesy replacedofby the new inLokinHouse maywilllook old on affordable. OneHong Greenway Chinatown be 40 percent Ling-Mei Wong.) in South Boston’s Marine Marine Industrial Industrial (EMS) (EMS) provider that specializes in Boston’s provider specializes in 11 theSouth Massachusetts Rep. Gloria Fox ofthat the 7th Suffolk disbuilding. theatin outside, but that’sStatehouse. just its façade. terior Park but in a supremely organized manufacturing low to medium volPark but in a supremely organized manufacturing low to medium volChinatown has come a long way become increasingly white and high-inpublic officials attended the trict “What’s recognized Boston Councilor important is being at-large able to PastSeveral its four different exteriors, a new manner, highly-automated equipume complex electronic assemblies manner, highly-automated equipume electronic assemblies from the including Combat Zone, with its wood seedy come,” saidfor Joeattending. Kriesberg, president luncheon, black,ceilings, Latino and Felix Arroyo also urgedof live in complex Chinatown whereShe the services steel building with high ment place components on boards boards the and systems integration integration for aof a broad broad ment place components on and systems for strip clubs and dangerous reputation. Massachusetts Association Comare,” to said Anne Morton presfloorsrepresentatives. and large windows overlooks Es- Wing Asian the black andSmith, Latinovice caucus. with precision precision and efficiency. efficiency. have How- munity rangejoin of industries including medi-a with and Howrange of industries including mediGleaming luxury developments Development Corporations, ident of development and community sex“IStreet. love the diversity in this room. I “To Brother Wing, we have three Asian ever, neither the sophisticated ma- statewide cal, military, military, industrial, telecommuever, neither macal, industrial, telecommuinched closer from the sophisticated Boston Common, entity comprised of commurelations for Rogerson an tothe public thinkLocated it is sonext reflective of transportation, what products Coretta Americans in thealternative HouseCommunities, of energy, Representachinery nor the complex products nication and alternative energy, sits chinery nor the complex nication and ever closer to the neighborhood’s public nity developers. “What is harder to sits preelder-service nonprofit developer that restaurants and luxury condos, Hong Lok Scottare King wanted,” said Leverett Wing, tives, nine ofRedevelopment us are black and AuthorLatino,” are the true reason reason of houses. Adcotron’s in aand aisBoston Boston Redevelopment Authorthe true of Adcotron’s in housing complexes and row As developed dict whether theHong retail Lok businesses will theare new House and House is exclusively for affordable housvice chair of the Governor’s Asian AmeriFox said. “We a mighty posse.” success, as the company’s Chief Exity-owned building along Boston’s success, as the company’s Chief Exity-owned building along Boston’s downtown experiences a con- manages begin to convert as well.” the building. “The number of ing. A total ofBoston 74 units, including studios ecutive Officer and President Agnes beautiful waterfront district and can Commission and associate director of Fox encouraged attendees to and live ecutive Officer and President beautiful waterfront district struction boom, what effect will it Agnes have However, Chinatown has more than spoken at Tufts Medical Center and one-bedroom apartments, will rent dialects Young would would suggest. Patrolling, boasts astory storyfew, few,ififany, any,businesses businesses Young suggest. Patrolling, boasts a the Division of Community Services for King’s legacy. on Chinatown? 2,000 of and affordable adding the units nurses doctorshousing, is significant. for less than $500 a month on average. by pushing buttons, buttons, checking compo- around around canclaim. claim. pushing checking compocan the Department of Housing and Commu“I’ve been detained,” FoxHouse, said. Lok “It food and transportation Hong Bostoninclude Mayor Walsh said to in The Amenities a Marty senior center open new stock with Hong Lok One nents,turning turning dials,peering peering through nents, dials, through nity Development. “Whether you are Cauwasn’t jail but I was chained to a bench residents need are all rightPlace. here Federal in this the a rooftop garden, taichi an community, email, “This absoGreenway and 10 closure Oxford microscopes alladministration throughout the facil-outside Bornthe outcell. ofthe the ofaainprevious previous microscopes all throughout the facilBorn out of closure of casian or African American, you part I paid my dues the ’60s community.” deck and in-unitaemergency call are buttons. lutely supports thriving, healthy Chinafunding for public complexes like ity,clad cladin inblue, blue,anti-static anti-staticovercoats overcoats company, company, Adcotron Adcotron got got its its start start Tai in ity, in Redeveloping Hong House cost The original Hong Lok House used oftown the great Dr. Martin Luther a big afro to fulfill Martin Luther that isdream affordable to those whoKing want with Tung Village MassDr.Lok Pike Towers has are the true success: theemployees. employees. 2005. Whenand Advanced Electronics, are the true success: the 2005. When Advanced Electronics, aa nearly $33 but million, withpartnerships 23 sources and of to Normandy Lounge, which been was King’s had.” vision of peace.” to be livethe there. Chinatown has always dwindled, private company that hadbeen beenaround aroundsince since company that had and private funds. The waiting bought by the the first Greater Boston Chinese Chinese American to public anWing important neighborhood ofimportant Boston, state funds have to made affordable hous“Ourisemployees employees aremore more important 1978 decided to close close its doors doors in “Our are 1978 decided its in list is seven to eight years long due to Golden Age Center. It opened in 1981 andthan we want to ensure that Chinatown ing possible. speak at the luncheon. When he was an inArtistic tributes thananything,” anything,”said saidYoung, Young,who whoherher- October Octoberof of2005, 2005,Young, Young,who wholed ledthe the toBoston Moy. Community Phaseintwo’s with 28 units of affordable for remains vibrant.” Mostaccording housing developments Bostern at the Statehouse, the onlyhousing person of demand, Students fromteam the self wore blue,anti-static anti-static overcoat management team inacquiring acquiring all of self wore aablue, overcoat management in all of wait list is closed until the end of 2013. low-income elders. In Boston’s housing the poputon 13 Academy percent affordable, Kriesberg during tour of the theplan, facility. Young’s theare assets from Advanced Advanced Electroncolorduring was Sen. Bill Owens. There were no Leadership sang “Lift Every aa tour of facility. Young’s the assets from Electron“Before, it wasto areach terrible place,” lation is expected 700,000 byisis said. connection with officials her employees employees ics, Inc., Inc.,“Ain’t formed Adcotron EMS,Turn Inc. connection with her ics, formed Adcotron EMS, Inc. elected Asian American and Wing and Gonna Let Nobody said Ruth Moy, executive director of Voice” 2030 — a boom unseen since the 1950s. “More market-rate housing is being was only staffer was Asian Amerithe the Greater Bostonwho Chinese Golden Age Me Around.” CONTINUED ONPAGE PAGE The housing plan identified gentrifica- built which isAfrican good smart-growth CONTINUED ON 55 can. Thehere, Cape Cod Drum and Center. “Building Hong Lok House retion as a concern in 12 of Boston’s 15 approach to locate housing near transitbecame anneighborhood.” advocate for greater Dance Group led the crowd in a rousing allyWing brought up the neighborhoods, Chinatown. oriented said Janelle Chan, exrepresentation andincluding equal access. “The povwithplaces,” live percussion. Poet Teisha The 39 current residents will move to dance Chinatown will need to adapt. “It ecutive director for the Asian Commua newly of Hong Lok Brown read a poem about King’s example erty ratescompleted for Asian section Americans, African seems in likely that Chinatown will four con- nity Development Corporation (ACDC). House aand few weeks, along with The his rebuilt Hong Americans Hispanics are higher than and effect on Lok her House life. at Essex Street, tinue to see new development of highformerly homeless individuals. The origwhich kept original façades in front of a new the general population,” he said. “For subend wood housing and thatwill thehave population will steel building. See Chinatown on page 5 inal building its façade (Image by Ling-Mei groups in the Asian community, such as SEE DIVERSITY ONWong.) PAGE 3 Real 英文成人基礎教育項目的重要性 華美成人教育項目 房地產特刊 |Estate Adcotron EMS, Inc Issue Adcotron EMS, Inc 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 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 圖片由Monkey Business - Fotolia.com提供。 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。」 （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 StatePoint供稿 Pham在『下一步 』的二十 Suzanne Speciale（麻州初等和中等教育部）和Tam 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。 傳美 統福 認利 為會 購『 房下 者一 需步 有過 能渡 力 的老師。（舢舨由華美福利會出 試想，如果購房者為交清20%首 華 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 支付房款總額的20%方可考慮購 付而清盪全部存款，不給自己留 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 房。實際上，目前有多種方式可 下任何保底資金，這樣的做法未 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 幫助購房者降低首付。 必明智。如果首付款低於20%， 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。 一般來講，能夠支付這20% 購房者需購買附加的房貸保險， 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 的購房者可免交房貸保險。房貸 保險費率依個案而定，一般是每 賀。 友善…你不僅教我英語語言，並 236,933名英語能力有限的移民 保險是一種附加險，用來減輕放 年才能被選上接受教育。還有很 借貸10萬元，該保險費率為每月 『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 貸者風險。 30至70元不等。這樣，購房者可 Chinese New New Year Year Issue Chinese Issue 英語學者開設的過度英語項目， 小學，中學教育。 這些資源的存在。 Freddie Mac的資深副總裁 我的美國夢是從華美福利會開始 考慮是每月支付幾十元的保險費 Coming Out on January 20th, 2012! 2012! isis 教 Coming January 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 Christina Boyle認為購房者大 合適，還是等上五到十年直至攢 多超估首付款額度。據Zelman 出20%的首付款合適。 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 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 & Associates調查數據顯示，約 值得一提的是，購房者一旦 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 39%的被調查者認為首付款額度 交清20%的房款，可取消貸款保 轉到邦克山社區學院（Bunker 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！ 是總房款的至少15%所有。實際 險，從此省下每月的保險費。 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 上首付款可低至總房款的3%。另 總的來講，目前有越來越多 sampan.org 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 有數據表明2014年間每五個購房 的選擇供購房者考慮。建議購房 University）完成研究生學位。 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 者中就有一人的首付款僅為10% 了更多人就讀大學。麻省初等和 者仔細考慮自己的財務狀況，可 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 甚至更低。 向貸款方或房產專家諮詢。 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。 Boyle覺得幫助潛在購房者 們有330學員先後就讀大學。這 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』 了解到這一點，可促發更多人購 ─文章由許可可翻譯 房從而享受當下的低房貸利率。 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 理查（Richard Goldberg）是她 下續中文第二版 降低購房的首付額 Happy New Year! 新年快乐！ AACA Graduates Graduates Next Next STEP STEP Classes Classes AACA Quincy Lunar proposes Newexhibit Yearhigher celebrates Year the Snake Mass. governor income tax,oflower sales tax Boston immigrant reopens at Back Bay BY LING-MEI WONG BY ByPHOENIX Kawala TSO Xie Mass. taxes will undergo changes if Big Dig expenses and maintain existing ting about 6,000 positions in state govAsians, and to reach out to the commuvery rarelocal that youcare bring this a Patrick’s month-long delay to infrastructure. was“It’s attended by dignitaries. State The “Dreams of plan Freedom: Boston’s For education, Patrick ernment, managing health costs, Gov.After Deval goes thanks through. many people together,” Brothers said. nity with partners that provide essential Winter Storm Nemo, the 25th Annual Senator Linda Dorcena Forry was one Immigration Experience” exhibition Patrick proposed raising the income advocated for universal early educa- reforming transportation bureaucracy Chinese Lunar New Year festival — services,” said John Brothers, executive “It’s especially hard to reach out and of the interviewees for “Boston Story” celebrated a grand reopening March 10 tax to 6.25 percent from 5.25 percent at tion, fully funded K-12 education and and ending pension system abuse, Patand spoke about a second-generation at the Skywalk Observatory of Pruden- director of QARI. connect newchanges people inwere the commuorganized Asian Resources said.with These to prethe state of by theQuincy commonwealth address extended school time for high-need rick Haitian immigrant . to set our goals too tial Tower. Asstaffed the only educational exnity. We didn’t want Institute and by 200 volunteers To that end, 100 vendors set up tapare for the future. on Jan. 16. The sales tax will be reduced schools. In higher education, the goveris not just a tourist site, hibit onplace immigration in Quincy Boston, bles in the high school gymnasium to high,“This but exhibit we have generally had taxvery — took March 10history at percent, North “There is no good time to raise to 4.5 percent from 6.25 withof nor sought to make college more affordit’s our story here in Massachusetts. We it traced the progressive revolution positive feedback our how outreach.” offerand information on essential services es,” High School. going toward transporta- able Patrick said. “Ion know tough the expand community colleges. all proceeds are a destination of choice, and a comBoston immigrants back to the colonial Photo byKane Kane Carpenter Students fromthe the AACA’s Next STEPprogram program lineup upfor forphotographs photographsafter afterreceiving receivingtheir theircertificates certificatesatatgraduation. graduation. Photo by Carpenter ––Students from AACA’s STEP line At least 7,000 people attended the asNext diverse as real estate, been on the people and famition, school and public in“Every one of us here public has to health think times mon have world committed to equal opporperiod and construction with vital images of their and employment, tailored to celebration, witnessing an 23, opening lion On Friday, Friday, December 23, 2011, 2011, thetwice classes forasking immigrants inwho theQuincy’s Greater lies “It was fun teaching the students,” said On December the classes for immigrants the Greater “It was fun teaching students,” said before peoplein already of the And Dorcena though frastructure. tunity andcommonwealth. shared the promise,” stories. dance and performances on two stages, Chinese andtoVietnamese populations. Asian American Civic Association heldfeel Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEPinstructor, instructor, who Asian American Civic Association held Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEP who Forry said. Westy Egmont, exhibit curator and worst of the recession is over, many, strapped contribute a little more,” the The income tax increase comes with eating Asian fromCollege several local The outreach portion included graduation ceremony for more more thanPatrick alsoThe left hisstudents students work ofdecisions advice. aa graduation ceremony for than also left his aawork of advice. production team chose the highdirector of thefood Boston School doubled personal exemptions for taxsaid. “But thisalso time, insteadvolof many families still face tough “The students really appreciated be- “The “The students really appreciated beunteers bearing clipboards of voterlet’s regrestaurants, and participating in various 70Next Next STEP students. “The more they speaktoEnglish English outside est have point in Boston host the the exhibiof Social Immigration 70 STEP students. more they speak outside into the same old slogans, and deep anxiety about future. payers andWork eliminates some Integration itemized sinking ing honored honored for their hard hard work,” said of ing for their work,” said activities, including making a wish on istration forms in Chinese and the South tion and considered the Skywalk ObseLab, led a team presenting the multimeof the classroom, the better they willin the classroom, the better they will would not ask if I did not believe deductions. have a serious, fact-based debate. 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(Image courtesy of GBCGAC.) Professionals in Alliance for the Asian American Civic Association held its inaugural wine and food tasting on March 13 at the China Pearl. Laura Sen and Linda Moulton spoke at the event. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) The Professionals in Alliance for the Asian American Civic Association (PAAACA) had its inaugural event on March 13 at the China Pearl in Chinatown. More than 100 guests attended the “Amrita” or “food of the gods” food and wine tasting, with Boston Wine School founder Jonathon Alsop pairing six cuisines with different wines. PAAACA co-chairs Julia Kim and Amy Chen spoke about giving back to immigrants, as both women are also firstgeneration immigrants — Kim came from Korea and Chen from China. “In October 2014, we started organizing PAAACA to engage more professionals to help AACA clients and students, and their families through mentoring, tutoring and other ways to broaden our reach and engage more volunteers,” Chen said. Steering committee members include Sterling Soo Hoo, Libby Soo Hoo, Suzanne DeFelice, Treen Liu, Patty Moy and Tony Franzone. Laura Sen and Linda Moulton, cochairs of the AACA “Secure our Future” campaign announced they had raised more than $2 million of the $3 million goal. “My family is happy to support and be a part of an organization that has done so much for the city,” said Sterling Soo Hoo. PAAACA embraces the goal of strengthening the individual, the family, the community. The committee provides a platform for all professionals to work together toward this goal through mentoring, volunteering and fundraising. For more information, please visit www. aaca-boston.org. Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center receives donation from Cathay Bank By GBCGAC The Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center (GBCGAC) received a check for $3,000 from Cathay Bank on March 4. This check will go toward the GBCGAC’s newly completed Hong Lok House’s library on Essex Street. Hong Lok House, meaning “healthy happy” house, has 74 units of senior housing for elders who pay 30 percent area median income. It offers a live-in manager unit and significant community space, including an adult day health program, a senior center and a green roof with tai chi deck. These spaces for were created for residents of the building and elders from the surrounding community. St. Patrick’s Day parade By the editorial team The Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place March 15 in South Boston. Mayor Martin Walsh made history by marching in the annual parade, after organizers decided to make the parade more inclusive. (Image courtesy of Arturo Gossage.) Boston Asian YES rings in Year of the Sheep The Boston Asian Youth Essential Service celebrated Lunar New Year with Boston police from District A-1 on March 12. Staffer Trinh Britton (center) is all smiles with local students. The center serves youth in middle school and high school. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Sampan 3 Sampan EVENTS March 20, 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: Ashley Li Kawala Xie Translators: Joe Feng Ashley Li Kawala Xie Keke Xu Proofreaders: Joe Feng 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. Quinsigamond Community College has an immediate need for an: DIRECTOR OF CAREER & ACADEMIC PLANNING The Director of Career and Academic Planning provides management, planning, evaluation and overall direction to career and academic planning services at the college, and ensures delivery of high quality career and academic planning to all QCC students within the context of a developmental advising model. Master’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in academic advisement and career planning/ development required. Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Counseling or Administration, Guidance Counseling, or Higher Education Administration preferred. Interested candidates should visit our website www.QCC.edu/ human-resources for a complete job description, requirements and application procedures. Applicants must apply online by April 5, 2015 for consideration. Event Calendar APIASF reception Friday, March 20 6 p.m. 255 Franklin Street, 33rd Floor Boston, MA 02110 The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) will host an intimate convening of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) business leaders and executives in the Boston area at the University of Massachusetts Club. CPA Chinese New Year banquet Friday, March 20 7 p.m. 9 Tyler Street Boston, MA 02111 The Chinese Progressive Association will hold its annual gala at China Pearl. To RSVP, call (617) 357-4499. Colon cancer workshop Saturday, March 21 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 800 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111 “Living with Colon Cancer: Therapies Beyond Medicine” will take place at Tufts Medical Center’s Wolff Auditorium. Breakfast and light appetizers will be served. For more information and to register for this free workshop, visit www. tuftsmedicalcenter.org/ coloncancerevent. APIASF Jump Start College Tour Saturday, March 21 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 100 Morrissey Boulevard, McCormack Hall Boston, MA 02125 The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) Jump Start College Tour will provide scholarship information, college planning advice, leadership training and financial education for students and families at The Ryan Lounge, UMass Boston. 2nd Massachusetts Business Matchmaker Monday, March 23 8 a.m. to noon 1657 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701 Join Sen. Elizabeth Warren at her 2nd AnQuinsigamond Community College has an immediate need for an: nual Massachusetts Business Matchmaker, LEAD TEACHER– an opportunity for MasCHILDREN’S SCHOOL sachusetts businesses This is a full-time 12 month position, to connect with govworking directly with children in the ernment procurement Child Study Center. The Lead Teacher specialists at the Sheraexercises direct supervision over teachers, volunteers, work study students and ton Framingham Hotel students from other QCC departments & Conference Center. participating in the Early Childhood ProRSVP at warren.senate. gram for observations or field placement. Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required, Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Interested candidates should visit our website www.QCC.edu/human-resources for a complete job description, requirements and application procedures. Applicants must apply online by April 12, 2015 for consideration. QCC is an equal opportunity affirmative action college supporting diversity. QCC is an equal opportunity affirmative action college supporting diversity. www.QCC.edu www.QCC.edu gov/matchmaker or call (617) 565-3170. Boston Means Business 2015 Forum Monday, March 23 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 415 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 This forum and panel discussion features key local and national leaders to facilitate enhanced business relations among government, corporations, minority business enterprises small and medium size businesses in Boston. Tickets are $20 and online at http://bmb0215.eventbrite.com/. Free legal clinic Monday, March 23 6 to 8 p.m. 1509 Hancock Street, Suite 209 Quincy, MA 02169 Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. will host a free monthly legal clinic. 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. A Taste of Ginger Monday, March 23 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 465 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Joslin Diabetes Center will host its annual fundraiser at the Museum of Fine Arts for the Asian American Diabetes Initiative. Tickets are $250 and online at www.joslin.org/ ginger. 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 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. Nutrition workshop March 26 to April 16 10 to 11:30 a.m. 275 Hancock Street Quincy, MA 02171 “CHOICES- Steps toward Health” is a series of eight nutrition workshops taught by Keryn LeBlanc, UMass chef/nutrition educator, for making healthy low-cost meals. The free workshops started on March 19 and are every Thursday. To register, contact BCNC Family Services Wenjun Zhai at (617) 635-5129 x 1039, email wenjun.zhai@bcnc. net or fax (617) 292-6599. Chinatown Safety Committee meeting Wednesday, April 1 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, April 1 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. One Greenway information session Saturday, April 4 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 6 p.m. 38 Oak Street Boston, MA 02111 One Greenway at 66 Hudson will have 95 affordable housing units, with applications available March 30 and due April 27 by 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.onegreenwayaffordable.com. Clean Up Chinatown Committee meeting Tuesday, April 14 10:30 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 Chinatown Coalition meeting Thursday, April 16 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. correction In the March 6 article "Clinic offers business owners free legal advice,” the clinic is a quarterly one, instead of a monthly clinic. The contact number should be (617) 426-9492 x 206, instead of (617) 426-0402 x 206. The Sampan sincerely regrets the error. 4 Sampan NEWS March 20, 2015 Boston sets snowfall record, with more snow expected By Ling-Mei Wong Allison Perlman spoke about Liberty Tree plaza renovations at the March 12 The Chinatown Coalition meeting at Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Chinatown March meeting roundup: TCC, CNC By Ling-Mei Wong The Chinatown Coalition (TCC) met March 12 and the Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council (CNC) met March 16. The Clean Up Chinatown Committee meeting on March 10 was canceled, due to city officials being busy with snow removal. TCC The TCC meeting took place at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. Alejandra St. Guillen, director of the Office of New Bostonians, gave a presentation on her office’s work, such as translation of city materials for greater language access into Spanish, Chinese and other languages. Anna Fan, interim executive director for American Chinese Christian Educational and Social Services (ACCESS), presented on the adult English programs offered by the agency. Most ACCESS clients are recent Chinese immigrants, with more Mandarin speakers compared to Cantonese ones in the past 10 years. The Liberty Tree plaza in front of the China Trade Center will close for renovations in fall and reopen in May 2016, said Allison Perlman, project manager for the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. The project was delayed due to a subsurface investigation into the city utilities and Orange Line tunnels under the plaza. Funding for the subsurface investigation came through, which will take place at Tremont and Washington Streets once the snow has melted. The underground utilities and MBTA Chinatown stop mean park improvements cannot be too heavy or deep, such as trees. S a m p a n . o r g Village Park Apartments Now accepting applicationsfor our 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Apartments/Townhomes 2 Bedroom Apartments Now Available for Moderate Income Households (must meet income limits) Section 8 Voucher Holders Welcomed Current Rent at $908 per month Boston set a winter snowfall record on March 15 with 108.6 inches of snow, breaking the previous record of 107.6 inches from the 1995-1996 season. The National Weather Service forecast another 1 to 2 inches of wet snow for today. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh tweeted on March 15, “Superbowls, World Series’, Stanley Cups, and snowfall records. We are truly a title city. There will be no parade.” Analyst firm IHS estimated Massachusetts suffered a loss of $1 billion in profits and wages, due to the snow. Chinatown was relatively unscathed by the heavy snowfall. DoubleTree Hotel general manager Tony Franzone said occupancy remained stable at the 821 Washington location despite winter weather, due to medical personnel from Tufts Medical Center making up for outof-town cancellations. The carport roof at 120 Shawmut Avenue, the former location for South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, suffered partial collapse from water issues, which were found on March 12. No one was hurt. The Boston Chinese Evangelical Church took ownership of the site in June 2014 and worked with the Boston Redevelopment Agency to change the zoning from a nursing home to church use. The church received its Certificate of Occupancy this February. A woman driving down Tyler Street had falling ice from a roof hit her car on Feb. 22, which damaged her car and caused ear pain, according to the Boston Police District A-1 crime report. The woman was treated at a hospital. Icicles were dangerous and difficult to remove without a cherry-picker, said Richard Soo Hoo, president of the Richard Soo Hoo Insurance Agency. Businesses had nowhere to shovel snow on narrow sidewalks. Roof collapse was a threat, with some individuals trying to remove snow themselves. The Boston Police responded to a hazardous condition report on Feb. 11, when a suspect shoveled snow off a roof on Oxford Street. 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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Townsman restaurant at the Radian has enjoyed a smooth opening since February 25, said developer Noam Ron. Jaho Coffee plans to open a coffeehouse with coffee-based cocktails at the Kensington on 665 Washington Street. Two existing locations for Jaho Coffee in the South End and Salem do not serve alcoholic coffee drinks. The committee postponed a vote until a safety plan was drawn up for the next April meeting. Bijou owner George Aboujaoude planned to open a restaurant at 57 Stuart Street tentatively named “Hide and Seek.” He sought the council’s support to amend his current liquor license at Bijou nightclub on 51 Stuart to include the proposed restaurant at 57 Stuart. The committee postponed a vote until the April meeting until Aboujaoude presented more information on the kitchen’s layout and a safety plan. David Shum sought a zoning change on his property at 33 Oak Street to expand his first floor by less than 200 square feet, which includes a basement. His proposed plan is identical to 29 Oak Street two doors away, but was rejected by the Zoning Board. Shum’s plan for a zoning change had the support of eight neighbors, along with the CNC. A wine & beer license for Suishaya at the intersection of Beach and Tyler streets was supported by the council. Owner Henry Wong bought the restaurant a year ago, but its beer and wine license was sold to another restaurant. The carport roof at 120 Shawmut Avenue partially collapsed due to water issues, as seen on March 12. No one was injured and the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church is working to repair the damage. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) 5 Sampan news March 20, 2015 CHINATOWN: Immigration and public housing sustain growth From page 1 ACDC is the nonprofit developer behind One Greenway, the Metropolitan and Oak Terrace. “Planning needs to include affordable housing in the mix, to bring the city forward in the next generation.” The MIT Asia Business Conference took place March 7 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Panelists discussed Asian business development. (Image courtesy of Kawala Xie.) Industry leaders demystify business practices in Asia By Kawala Xie The fifth MIT Asia Business Conference took place March 7 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Industry leaders spoke about business practices in Asia. The full-day conference featured keynote speeches and discussion panels, organized by the MIT Sloan School of Management. Charlie Jiang, CEO of Vantone Holdings’ China Center in New York, spoke on the difference between east and west, which Asian business must adapt overseas. “If we want to reach an agreement, we need to do some kind of paradigm shift to understand each other,” Jiang said. Jiang said Chinese companies should not focus solely on profit growth, but to improve their internal management. “We should have our own strategy to survive the ‘new normal’ and succeed in this ‘new normal’. To have vision not only in the domestic market but to go abroad,” he said. Kaya Qin, head of marketing for the cross border business-to-consumer business unit at Alibaba Group, represented the newly listed largest e-commerce Chinese company in America at the conference. She described how consumers and merchants could benefit from Alibaba’s advanced ecosystem of operations, as ecommerce rapidly develops around the globe. “Alibaba works with our own logistics company, payment company and the government-certified warehouse to provide merchants the opportunities to establish brand stores directly on TMall (Alibaba’s business-to-consumer online retail platform). For consumers, it’s very convenient. Their shopping experience is exactly the same as shopping domestically, because everything is combined,” Qin said. Qin played a video from Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group. He reiterated his mission “to fight for the little guy, the small businessman and their consumers. Through our ecosystem, we help merchants and their consumers find each other and conduct business, on their terms, and in ways that best serve their unique interests.” Leaders from various international businesses participated in the panels on opportunities in the Asian market and how Asian business benefits from globalization. “I’m surprised to see the energy from the entrepreneurs when I visited China. The Chinese startup eco-system has a lot of potential,” said Jungwook Lim, managing director of Startup Alliance Korea. He highlighted Xiaomi, the rising Chinese smartphone giant. Scott Stern, professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, said, “One thing you see in Xiaomi, as well as in Alibaba, is a global ambition level built into (something) new and distinctive.” Asian business still face challenges in the international market. “It’s too early for them to bring back what they have gained overseas. Now they are still learning how to operate, the political economic environment and the eco structure here. It’s still a long process,” said Lin Yang, president of the Innovation Ideas Institute. Funding affordable housing Boston has seen federal funding for affordable housing decline significantly, but is working with the state and other partners to make up for it. “Balancing the impacts of losing this funding this is a primary focus of my administration,” Walsh said. “In fact, there are currently nearly 500 units of affordable housing in the pipeline for Chinatown.” One focus is senior housing, which will require an additional 5,000 units by 2030 as Bostonians age, according to the city’s plan. Walsh plans to increase resources and funding for affordable housing and housing for the elderly. “We are looking at a variety of resources, and the City recently put out an RFP for $20 million for affordable housing,” Walsh said. “The proposals we received would create nearly 1,000 units of housing, and I’m looking forward to announcing those recipients soon.” Along with building new units, ACDC also preserves existing affordable housing stock. It started renovations on Tremont Village in 2014, which will be completed this year, Chan said. Boston implemented a full inclusionary development policy (IDP) in 2010, requiring developers to devote funds or a percentage of a development to affordable housing. This is administered by the Boston Redevelopment Agency, which has suffered a lack of transparency. “It’s sometimes unclear where the money goes … what contributions come back to the community,” Chan said. “We want more public oversight of how things are working out.” IDP funds have benefited Chinatown. Hong Lok House’s 74 units of senior affordable housing were partly funded by the Kensington, which paid $7 million. Dynamic neighborhood Chinatown is changing, but the continued flow of immigrants makes it unlikely to become Washington, D.C.’s largely symbolic Chinatown. Few Chinese live in D.C.’s Chinatown, but significant affordable stock in Boston’s Chinatown keep the neighborhood Chinese. Its central location between Quincy and Malden make Chinatown’s restaurants and supermarkets accessible to commuters and families. “This Chinatown is very relevant to the region,” Chan said. “So many families — who live in the ‘burbs — come in on Sundays to have dim sum with Grandma, who lives in Chinatown.” Diversity is part of Chinatown’s allure. Census data found Boston to be about 9 percent Asian, while Quincy is 25 percent Asian. In some neighborhoods, Asians represent more than half of the population, Chan added, as Asian Americans are the fastest growing group in Massachusetts. “If you want a nice place, you can move to Back Bay,” Chan said. “Chinatown has character.” SKYWALK: Exhibit celebrates Boston’s immigrants From page 1 “What makes Boston Boston, it’s this is the city that has the highest per-capita of diversity of any city in the United States,” Egmont said. “We have brought people from everywhere to make Boston their home. This is the place where their dream of freedom is fulfilled. We’re here because we have a common bond. We’re bound together in confidence, in hope and in belief. The best thing we could do for each other is to welcome each other, to live together well, to give each other the freedom of spirit, of thought, of mind, so that we prosper together. Because we do it, it happens.” Visitors shared their reactions to the interactive exhibit pieces. Stacy Shreffler, Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau tourism sales manager, was impressed by data showing how diverse Boston is, despite not being No. 1 in terms of size. Dorcena Forry talked about the state and national progress toward immigration reform. “It’s a work in progress,” she said. “We have great leadership. We have great community here people who are involved.” For more information about the exhibit, visit http://skywalkboston.com. AMESBURY AFFORDABLE RENTALS OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 18, 2015 Briggs Mill Apartments 20 Cedar Street Nine—studio, one and two bedroom units Rents: $765, 1,156.50, $1,305 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. 20 Cedar Street (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 Public Information Meeting 6:00, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Briggs Mill Club Room—20 Cedar Street Application Deadline April 27, 2015 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 6 Sampan news March 20, 2015 Chinatown crime blotter for March 5 to 19 By the Boston Police Department All reports are submitted by the Boston Police Department. The time period is from March 6 to 19 for District A-1, which includes Chinatown. To report a crime or suspicious activity, call 911. Interpreters are available for Chinese speakers. Warrant arrest March 6, 11:20 a.m.: The suspect was arrested on Essex Street on an outstanding warrant issued out of Boston Municipal Court. Assault and battery with a deadly weapon March 7, 12:05 a.m.: The victim reports why working on LaGrange street the suspect hit her in the face with his cell phone. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the district. Assault and battery with a deadly weapon March 8, 3:41 a.m.: The officers responded to Edinboro Street on a report of a fight. Upon arrival, the officers met and spoke with the victim. He stated he was stabbed. The victim was uncooperative and could not provide a good description. He declined transportation to hospital for medical treatment. He was later transported to hospital by a family member. Vandalism March 10, 6:30 p.m.: The victim reports while working at the store on Beach Street, two unknown black males vandalized the store’s display case. Drugs March 13, 7:53 p.m.: The suspect was arrested on Essex Street on a drug possession offense. Assault and battery March 14, 12:30 a.m.: The victim reports while at a night club on LaGrange Street he was assaulted by his shipmate. The victim sustained a broken nose. Assault and battery with a deadly weapon March 14, 2:52 a.m.: The officers responded to Washington Street on a report of a large fight. Upon arrival, the officers observed two vehicles that appeared to have been involved in an accident. Upon further investigation, the officers discovered several motor vehicles had fled the scene prior to the officers’ arrival and that a person had been stabbed. The officers located the victim but he refused medical treatment. The incident is to be further investigated by district detectives. Assault and battery with a deadly weapon March 14, 3:01 a.m.: The victim reports while walking on Essex Street, he was stabbed by an unknown person. The victim transported to hospital by H&H. The incident is to be further investigated by district detectives. Possession of a deadly weapon March 14, 8:57 p.m.: The suspect was arrested on Essex Street for possession of a dangerous weapon, a piece of sharpened bamboo with a rope handle. Gables University Station Affordable Housing Lottery Westwood, MA Six 1BRs @ $1,251*, Eight 2BRs @ $1,387* No Utilities included except water and sewer Gables University Station is a 130 unit apartment building on 95 University Avenue. 14 of the units will be rented to households with annual incomes not exceeding 80% of AMI adjusted for family size as determined by HUD. Gables University Station shares community amenities with Gables II University Station (such as clubhouse area with a pool, lounge, conference room, and fitness center) however only the affordable units at Gables University Station are available through this lottery. The affordable units at Gables II University Station will be available through a separate and distinct lottery in the near future. Please see the Info Packet for more details. Maximum Household Income Limits are: $48,800 (1 person), $55,800 (2 people), $62,750 (3 people), $69,700 (4 people) A Public Information Session will be held at 6 pm on April 7th, 2015 at the Westwood Public Library Community Room (660 High St). Completed Applications and Required Income Documentation must be delivered, not postmarked, by 2:00 PM on May 12th, 2015. The Lottery will be held on June 2nd at 6 PM in same location as the info session above. For Details on Applications, the Lottery, and the Apartments, or for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 617.782.6900 (press x1 then x 3) or go to: www.s-e-b.com/lottery Applications and Info Packets also available at the Westwood Main Library on 660 High Street (Hours: M-W 10-9, Th 1-9, F 10-6, Sa 10-5, Su 2-5). Gov. Charlie Baker was presented with a calligraphy scroll during a Chinese trade event on March 4. (Image courtesy of Ashley Li.) Chinese innovation group promotes Mass. trade at Statehouse By Ashley Li The Chinese and American Enterprises Innovation Center (CAEIC) (Boston) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Statehouse on March 4. This is the first time the Statehouse has hosted an event for U.S. and Chinese partnership. Scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and politicians from China and the United States attended the event: Gov. Charlie Baker; Jiansheng Li, executive chairman of the American and Chinese Committee for Cooperation and Development; Gene Hartigan, co-chairman of the American and Chinese Committee for Cooperation and Development; Michael K. Thomas, president of the New England six-state Committee of Higher Education; Paul Guzzi, president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; Nam Pham, assistant secretary of business development at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development; Hanguang Wang, president of Hanhai Zhiye Investment Group; Jihua Xie, director of Shanghai Yangpu Center of Entrepreneurship; and Ming Wang, president of Chengdu Xingu Group. Supported by Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology and the state of Massachusetts, the Chinese and American Enterprises Innovation Center (Boston) cooperated with the Hanhai Zhiye Investment Group, the Shanghai Yangpu Center of Entrepreneurship and the Chengdu Xingu Group for building a platform of Chinese and American Cross-border Innovation and Cooperation. The Chinese and American Enterprises Innovation Center (Boston) was established February 2015, and strategically located near top colleges, universities and Innovation centers. The center will cooperate with the American and Chinese Committee of Cooperation and Development to build a mutual development platform for Chinese and American enterprises. PINE OAKS VILLAGE PHASES 1 AND 2 61 JOHN NELSON WAY, HARWICH, MA 02645 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PLACEMENT ON WAIT LIST Pine Oaks Village is sponsored by MidCape Church Homes Inc. Phase 1 is an apartment community designed for elderly (62 and over) persons. Phase 2 is designed for elderly (62 and over) and also for disabled persons who may be under 62. Phases 1 is subsidized by the HUD Section 8 Program. Phase 2 is subsidized by the USDA Rural Development Rental Assistance Program. Most residents pay 30% of their adjusted annual income for rent. Some residents may pay more than 30% based on availability of subsidy and on income. PHASE 1 INCOME LIMITS: VERY LOW 1 Person $30,100 2 Persons $34,400 PHASE 2 INCOME LIMITS: 1 Person 2 Persons VERY LOW $30,100 $34,400 LOW $44,750 $51,150 Pine Oaks Village Phases 1 and 2 are beautifully landscaped communities close to beaches, shops, doctors, churches, police and fire stations and public transportation. All units are ground level. Interested parties may call (508) 432-9611 or TDD 1-800-545-1833 x 132 or may write to the address listed above. Pine Oaks is a non-smoking community. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 7 Sampan real estate March 20, 2015 Is Boston truly ‘China’s Town’? By Ling-Mei Wong Image courtesy of Monkey Business - Fotolia.com. Get the low down on low down payments By StatePoint You may have heard the rule of thumb that you shouldn’t buy a home unless you can put down 20 percent of the purchase price. However, today’s home buyers have many choices when it comes to the size of the down payment. While this magic number of 20 percent will save you from paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), an added insurance policy that protects the lender if you are unable to pay your mortgage, you can pay considerably less than this if you want. “Today’s consumers persistently overestimate the size of a down payment they need to finance a home,” said Christina Boyle, senior vice president and head of single-family sales & relationship management at Freddie Mac. According to the results of a recent survey conducted by Zelman & Associates, 39 percent of those surveyed estimated that the minimum down payment requirement for a home is at least 15 percent of the purchase price. The reality is quite different however, as qualified buyers can get a conventional mortgage with a down payment of as little as three percent. In fact, recent statistics show more than one in five borrowers who took out conventional mortgages in 2014 put down 10 percent or less. Educating potential homeowners on the rules of down payments — and avail- able assistance programs — plays a large role in getting qualified borrowers off the sidelines and into homeownership, according to Boyle, who also noted today’s historically low mortgage rates, coupled with affordable home prices in many parts of the country, make it an attractive time to consider buying. “If putting 20 percent down will deplete all of your savings and leave you with no financial cushion, it’s probably not in your best interest,” she said. If you don’t put down 20 percent, the cost of PMI varies based on your loanto-value ratio — the amount you owe on your mortgage compared to its value — and credit score, but you can expect to pay between $30 and $70 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. While it’s no doubt an added cost, it enables buyers to purchase now and begin building equity versus waiting five to 10 years to build enough savings for a larger down payment. Additionally, once you’ve built equity of 20 percent in your home, you can cancel your PMI and remove that added expense from your monthly payment. New homeownership opportunities are poised to grow. Carefully evaluate your finances to determine how much you can afford and talk with your lender or housing professional about what makes best sense for you and your particular situation. You’ve seen the flashy cars, designer handbags and jaw-dropping houses. Ostentatious displays of wealth have become synonymous with overseas Chinese — Boston Magazine declared the city to be “China’s Town” in its September 2014 issue. If rich Chinese are flooding the market, local buyers are facing fierce competition. Broker associate Richard Ho of Remax Andrew Realty Services would beg to differ. While there certainly are investor buyers with deep pockets, there are also a fair number of Chinese buyers who just want a home. They may not be the wealthiest in their home country, but find Boston property affordable for their children attending college or graduate school. “Compared to that part of the world, we’re very reasonably priced,” Ho said. “In Massachusetts, $600,000 gets you a nice house. In Singapore where I’m from, you’re lucky to get a two-bedroom apartment. Southeast Asian real estate in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai are even more expensive than Singapore.” Hot market As the market heats up, overbidding and all-cash deals have become the norm in hot neighborhoods near top universities or good school districts. Boston home values have gone up 6.8 percent over the past year, as the median listing price in Boston was $519,000, with the median sale price at $524,500, according to real estate search site Zillow. “If you look at metro Boston or Boston proper, such as Allston/Brighton, nine out of 10 potential rental properties will go for above asking,” said Jason Yung, real estate agent at East Coast Realty. As Boston rental values climb, it makes more sense to buy. The median rent price in Boston is $2,595, while the Boston metro median rent is $2,371, according to Zillow. In 2014, 16,147 Chinese nationals studied in Massachusetts universities, representing 28.2 percent of all international students. This does not include Chinese students from Hong Kong, Taiwan or Singapore. “Most colleges require first-year students to live on campus,” Ho said. “But after that year, the parents don’t want to pay rent, so they buy a one- or twobedroom condo. At the end of the child’s college education, they can sell it and make a profit.” The appetite for prime real estate isn’t limited to foreign nationals, as locals are getting in on the action. “The local homebuyers do have the cash to buy,” Ho said. “Because of the lack of inventory this year plus speculation about the Fed raising rates, the market sprung up really early this year in end of January, rather than in February or March. Even with the storms and snow, people are shopping for houses.” Beyond Chinese buyers Boston and Middlesex County were ranked among the top 10 housing markets by real estate search site Trulia. However, high rents combined with newer properties being rental-only limit buying options. “In 2008, the market dropped and property management companies bought up a lot of properties in the priciest rental markets, such as Fenway,” Yung said. “Boston also doesn’t have rent control, so some corporate landlords increase rent by 10 percent every year.” Another impact on Boston’s housing market is lending policies. Most mortgages require buildings to be 50 percent owner occupied, which makes it difficult for buyers to get mortgages. “The Chinese are not the biggest factor, compared to the overall market,” Yung said. There is demand for housing in greater Boston, but attributing the growth to Chinese buyers alone is unfounded. As the region continues to draw the best and brightest, Boston will experience growing pains. 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As one of the doctors who treats children with blood diseases and cancer (pediatric hematology/oncology) at Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, I see many children and young adults who have been referred for evaluation and treatment of anemia. What are the symptoms of anemia? Signs and symptoms of anemia include headache, feeling tired, lightheaded, dizzy and irritable. It may be hard to focus at school or work and performance may suffer. Those with anemia may sleep more than normal, have a pale complexion, and may be unable to tolerate exercise or physical activity. Depending on the cause, there may also be yellowness of the skin or eyes, the urine may turn brown, or there may be blood in the urine or stool. If you see these signs, bring them to your doctor’s attention right away. What is anemia? Blood contains many tiny cells that perform important functions in the body. Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen and energy to all of our organs and muscles. Who gets anemia? According to the World Health Organization, anemia is a public health problem affecting 1.62 billion people globally, almost a quarter of the world’s population. All ages and sexes can be affected Dr. Jason Law. (Image courtesy of Tufts Medical Center.) but those at greatest risk are women of childbearing age and preschool aged children (1-5 years old). For example, worldwide, almost half of all preschool children are anemic- including as many as 47.7 percent of preschool aged children throughout Asia and 20 percent of those in China. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11 percent of preschool children in the United States are anemic. What causes anemia? There are many causes of anemia but the most common, especially in children, is iron deficiency. This may be caused by not eating enough iron-rich foods (red meat, dark green leafy vegetables, tofu and some types of beans are good sources of iron). Other common causes include infections, intestinal problems, heavy menstruation and diseases like the inherited blood disorder thalassemia (which is particularly common in Asians, affecting 10-13 percent of the population). There are many other less common causes of anemia, some of which may be serious, so a thorough evaluation should be performed. As there are many causes of anemia, the treatments can range from changes in the diet to oral medicines to blood transfusions. Rarely, some severe cases may even require a bone marrow transplant. What should I do if I am concerned about anemia? Raise your concerns with your pediatrician or primary care physician. A history and physical exam combined with a simple blood test called a CBC can diagnose anemia. Other tests such as urine and stool tests may be needed to identify the cause. Your doctor can then refer you to a hematologist for further evaluation and treatment if needed. About the author Dr. Jason Law is an assistant professor at Tufts School of Medicine. He specializes in pediatric hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant at Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. To make an appointment with Dr. Law, call (617) 636-5535. How is it treated? How to master exercise machines at the gym By Ryan Kelly Spring is finally upon us! We can finally thaw out and leave the house! If you have forgotten what the inside of a gym looks like, it’s OK. But remember that beach season will be here before you know it! Now that we’re back in the gym, the next step is to remember how to set everything up. This is important for many different reasons, but the most important is to make sure we do not hurt ourselves and are unable to make tomorrow’s workout. Types of equipment • Cardio: The American College of Sports Medicine states how important cardiovascular exercise is in reduc- ing chances of cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer in a released position stand. Basically, cardiovascular exercise will help you live a longer and easier life. One of the more popular forms of cardio is the stationary bike. This is also one of the most misused pieces of cardio equipment. The issue is knee placement; sometimes your leg can be too straight, and other times the knee is not allowed to straighten much at all. Ideally your knee should not be locked if the pedals are at 12 and 6 o’clock. An easy tip to get a good idea of how high the seat should be is to position it at hip height when standing behind the bike. This may not be perfect, but it will give you a good place to start from. The Turn at River Bend Housing Lottery • Resistance: Resistance exercise is just as important to any well-blended exercise routine. Reasons to include resistance exercise consist of it decreasing body fat percentage, blood pressure and chance of heart disease. While decreasing all of that, bone mass will increase, leaving you with less of a chance of developing osteoporosis. Resistance machines where you can get the most muscle for your money include the chest press, lat pulldown and leg press. The chest press will train the” push muscles”: Chest, front of shoulders and triceps. Easy setup of this machine would be to make sure that your arms begin at shoulder height before you push the handles. If your hands are closer to your ribs or ears, you may need to adjust the seat height. The lat pulldown will train the “pull muscles” which are the opposite of the chest press: Upper back, rear shoulders, and biceps. For a good and safe workout, be sure to hold on to the handles before sitting down. Now that the weight is al- ready up, it should stay there until your set is done. As you pull the handles towards your shoulders, do not lean back. That causes stress on the lower back and no one wants that! The leg press will work on the front and back of your legs: Thighs, hamstrings and glutes. Use this piece in the same way that you would stand up or sit down in a chair. The most common mistake is to press your toes into the pedal, instead of your heels. Also make sure that when your legs are in the straight position, your knees do not lock out, or hyperextend. Both of these mistakes can lead to knee pain or injury. In the words of G.I. Joe, “Knowing is half the battle!” Use this information to help strengthen, tone and increase your capacity. If you still need help, feel free to stop by the Wang YMCA and our certified personal trainers can get you going. Brand New 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Q&A Information Workshop March 25th @ 6pm $1129-$1264 Monthly Rent Lottery Drawing May 13th @ 6pm Both events at W. Bridgewater Town Hall ALL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Applications available for pick up at W. Bridgewater Town Hall and W. Bridgewater Public Library or online at: www.DelphicAssociates.com www.massaccesshousingregistry.com Applications must be received by May 4, 2015 Call Delphic Associates for more information at 508-994-4100 Complete the Sampan Health Survey and you could win a prize! Online http://sampan. org/2015/02/february2015-sampan-health-survey/ About the author Ryan Kelly graduated from Quincy College with an associate’s degree in exercise science, is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine, and the director of health and wellness at the Wang YMCA. Contact him at (617) 426-2237 x 234 or RKelly@ YMCABoston.org 9 Sampan HEALTH March 20, 2015 Five reasons to make flossing a habit By Farien Franklin When you think of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, flossing everyday may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Your life is busy, so why add one more task to the list of things to do? If you’re in a hurry and happen to skip flossing, no one will be able to tell the difference, right? Wrong! While those around you probably will not notice that you did not floss, your body definitely will. After a meal, small pieces of food stay behind in hard-to-reach places between your teeth. Floss does so much more than make our mouths feel minty clean. While brushing helps to keep your teeth healthy by clearing food and liquids, flossing at least once a day clears remaining debris in places your toothbrush cannot reach. Five reasons why flossing can help you: 1. Flossing reduces the amount of bacteria in your mouth Bacteria can irritate your gums as well as feed on food from your meals and make acid that causes tooth decay. Flossing removes food and bacteria from between the teeth where toothbrushes cannot reach. According to the American Dental Association, flossing in combination with brushing is more effective than brushing alone. North Carolina, oral bacteria can get into the bloodstream and negatively affect the rest of the body, especially when gums are diseased. Furthermore, certain bacteria found in the gums have been linked to heart disease and inflammation. 2. Flossing saves you money Flossing helps prevent gum disease, cavities and other serious dental problems, which can save you money in the long run. A packet of floss costs around $3. 5. Flossing helps keep the pain away A healthy and pain-free mouth requires cleaning daily. Flossing eliminates bacteria that can cause painful tooth decay, infections or tooth loss. 3. Flossing is good for the whole body According to The Center for Oral and Systemic Diseases at the University of 4. Flossing gives you fresh breath Flossing away food and bacteria that build up in the mouth on a daily basis can help get rid of bad breath. Flossing at least once a day is a great way to get rid of harmful bacteria, and it only takes a few minutes a day. So please do not skip the floss! Just remember 1. Take a box of floss and pull out a piece that is as long as the distance from your elbow to your fingertips. 2. Wrap the ends around your middle fingers and hold the floss between your thumbs and pointer fingers. 3. Gently work the floss between the teeth, and when it gets down to your gums, create a C shape with the floss. 4. Glide it up and down while pulling against the tooth. About the author Farien Franklin is a Tufts University School of Dental Medicine student. March is National Nutrition Month: Tips to recharge your resolutions By StatePoint of this year’s annual focus on nutrition. • Make informed food choices A healthy lifestyle is about so much more than just choosing to eat more fruits and vegetables. While this is important, it’s also essential to make informed food choices based on your individual health and nutrient needs. Knowing which nutrients your body needs, the foods that contain them, and how much fits into your healthy eating plan, are all part of making smart choices. A registered dietitian nutritionist can educate you and guide your food choices while keeping your tastes and preferences in mind. • Choose sensible snacks Sensible snacks are a part of any healthful eating plan. If you choose carefully and plan ahead, snacks can prevent overeating at mealtimes and throughout the day. For children and adults, alike, snacks can supply foods and nutrients that we might miss in meals. Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole-grains and lowfat dairy foods. Image courtesy of StatePoint. Have your healthy New Year’s habits already begun to fade? Recharge your resolutions this March during National Nutrition Month. While a healthy lifestyle can certainly help you get the body you always wanted, the benefits extend well beyond your appearance, say experts. “Adopting a healthy lifestyle offers more than just weight loss alone; it can also promote your overall health and re- duce your risk of chronic diseases, like diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even some types of cancer,” said registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson, Ximena Jimenez. “Eating right and staying active is an investment in a highquality life.” In time for National Nutrition Month, Jimenez is offering a few ways you can “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle,” the theme • Get plenty of physical activity Daily physical activity is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, and unfortunately most Americans don’t include enough exercise in their daily routines. Regular physical activity strengthens bones and muscles, reduces the risk of chronic illness and fosters overall well-being. • Consult an expert Registered dietitian nutritionists draw on their experience to develop a personalized nutrition plan for individuals of all ages. RDNs are able to separate facts from fads and translate nutritional science into information you can use. An RDN can help you adopt a healthy diet, reach and maintain a healthy weight, and ultimately reduce your risk of chronic disease. To help, the Academy offers tips, games, tools and nutrition resources at www.EatRight.org/nnm. Don’t let your 2015 resolutions fall by the wayside. Use National Nutrition Month as an opportunity to revive your goals for the long-term. 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Vanessa Blakeley from Woburn company Terrafugia spoke to Josiah Quincy Elementary School fourth graders on March 16 about flying cars, how they are designed, and how they might change life in and around the city. (Image courtesy of Phil Amara of JQS.) MBTA NOTICE TO BIDDERS · No paper copies of bids will be accepted. · MBTA Contract No. H62CN01: REPAIR/REHABILITATION OF BEVERLY DRAW BRIDGE OVER DANVERS RIVER BEVERLY/SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS, (CLASS 1A, MARINE GENERAL CONSTRUCTION and CLASS 4B, BRIDGES/CONCRETE STRUCTURE AND PROJECT VALUE – $9,044,010.00). · Bidders must have a valid digital ID issued by the Authority in order to bid on projects. · Submitted at www.bidx.com until two o’clock (2:00 p.m.) on April 14, 2015. · Bidders need to apply for a digital ID with Bid Express at least 14 days prior to a scheduled bid opening date. · Immediately thereafter, in a designated room, the Bids will be opened and read publicly. · Electronic proposals for the following project will be received through the internet using Bid Express until the date and time stated below, and will be posted on www.bidx.com forthwith after the bid submission deadline. Work under Contract No. 1 – Approach Span, consists of cleaning of piles of all debris and marine growth, concrete pile repairs and jacketing, and FRP wrapping of concrete piles. Removal and replacement of stone riprap at the south abutment. Replacement of stone blocks at north abutment walls and fully grouting of joints between stones, with all work being done in the dry. Miscellaneous structural repairs to the concrete superstructure and coating of all exposed superstructure concrete surfaces with water repellent coating. In addition coordination with Contractor for future Contact No. 2 – Swing Span. Additional information and instructions on how to submit a bid are available at http://www.mbta.com/business_center/bidding_solicitations/current_solicitations/ March 20, 2015 11 Sampan FEATURES Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center rings in Lunar New Year By Ling-Mei Wong Boston Chinatown Neighborhood had its spring banquet on March 6 at Empire Garden. (Left to right) Paul Lee, Renee Inomata and BCNC board vice president Eugene Mahr. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) celebrated the Year of the Sheep on March 6 at Empire Garden. More than 600 guests attended the agency’s 27th annual spring banquet. “As we celebrate our 46th year, it’s going to be our best year ever,” said Giles Li, BCNC executive director. BCNC opened a second location in Quincy in 2013, added the Family Connector program to support emotional health for families and headed up an effort to replicate its Family Solutions model in the Haitian community. The “Friends of BCNC” award was presented to Renee Inomata and Paul Lee. Inomata is a partner at Burns & Levinson and Lee is a proprietor of the Hong Kong Restaurant in Cambridge. Another “Friends of BCNC” award recipient was the Amelia Peabody Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to increase the number, range and depth of positive learning experiences available to materially disadvantaged young peo- ple in Massachusetts. BCNC honored the foundation for its support of youth programs and funding since 2004. The event raised $288,750 from tickets, silent auction items and live auction sales. The lion dance was performed by the Gund Kwok Lion Dance Troupe and the Cambridge Center for Chinese Culture had a live drum performance. Yang Shu Won performed traditional Chinese face changing. BCNC was founded in 1969 by neighborhood residents. For 45 years, BCNC has been the vital link for the Asian community of Greater Boston, providing essential services that ease their integration into American society and preserve their rich culture. BCNC offers exemplary services to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults each year, strengthening families and building communities. For more information, visit www.bcnc.net. Distinguished guests, including Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, joined with parents and students in the celebration of Conservatory Lab Charter School’s 16th Anniversary, on March 12 at the John Hancock Atrium in the Seaport District. Pictured are Conservatory Lab parent Cindy Mui and her sons, fourth grade student ambassador and Dudamel musician Ethan Chen and Boston Latin School ninth grader Eric Chen (Conservatory Lab alum and All-State Festival violinist) of Mission Hill along with Head of School Diana Lam. (Image courtesy of Toni Jackson of Conservatory Lab.) Conservatory Lab Charter School celebrates 16th anniversary By Conservatory Lab Charter School The Conservatory Lab Charter School’s 16th Anniversary celebration took place on March 12 at the John Hancock Atrium in the Seaport District. Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. The school believes in the power of music and learning to transform the lives of students and their families. It uses the workshop model, project-based learning and inquiry-based learning for reading, writing and math. Academic Excellence, Community & Diversity Cathay Bank presents check to Asian American Civic Association By the Asian American Civic Association The Chestnut Hill School Thursday,November April 16 from to 10:30pm am OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 2, 8:30 1:00-3:00 The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) received a $9,500 check for its capital campaign from Cathay Bank on March 5. Pictured left to right at the China Pearl are AACA executive director Chau-ming Lee, Grant Pattison of Cathay Bank and Devika Thayanban of AACA. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) received a $9,500 check for its capital campaign from Cathay Bank on March 5. 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