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BY LING-MEI WONG ByLING-MEI Ling-MeiWONG Wong BY 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 performed at the MLK luncheon on Jan.intrica11. tering through theglass glass doorsGroup ofAdAdway around around explaining the intricatering through the doors of way explaining the Photocotron by Ling-Mei EMS,Wong. Inc.Not Notonly onlyisisthe theenvienvi- cies ciesof ofeach eachmachine machineand andstation. station. cotron EMS, Inc. Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung spoke on May 5 at the Marriott Cambridge Hotel. (Image ronment spotless the pearly white Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Vietnamese and Cambodians, the poverty ronment spotless the pearly white Hong Lok residents with Ruth Moy (second from right). (Image courtesy of Rogerson Commucourtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) walls visible all around the 35,000 Adcotron, a premier Electronics walls visible all around the 35,000 Adcotron, a premier Electronics nities.) was honored with poems, dances and live rate is 30 percent. Issues like these affect square foot lot thecompany company occupies Contract Manufacturing service square foot lot the Contract Manufacturing music at theLok 26thHouse memorial luncheon of us. We’re all in this fight together.” making itand ninth thebystates. Hong Kong Chief CY preserved beamong replaced the service new inHong mayExecutive look occupies oldJan. on all in South Boston’s Marine Industrial (EMS) provider that specializes in in South Boston’s Marine Industrial (EMS) provider that specializes in 11 at outside, the Massachusetts Statehouse. Rep. Gloria FoxHong of theKong 7th Suffolk For currency, is the dislargLeung stopped Boston to promote building. the but by that’s just its façade. terior Park but in a supremely organized manufacturing low to medium volPark but in a supremely organized manufacturing low to medium volest“What’s offshoreimportant hub for Councilor Chinese trade onfour May 5. About 200 guests aattendSeveral public officials attended the trict recognized Boston at-large is being renminbi able to Past its different exteriors, new highly-automated equip- (RMB), ume complex complex electronic assemblies highly-automated equipume electronic assemblies as local banks issued 6.3 billion ed manner, amanner, luncheon at thehigh Marriott Cambridge live in Chinatown where the services steel building with ceilings, wood luncheon, including black, Latino and Felix Arroyo for attending. She also urged ment place components on boards RMB and systems systems integration forRMB broad ment place components on boards and integration for aa broad or 70 percent of global payHotel, which celebrated Cathay Pacific’s are,” said Anne Morton Smith, vice presfloors and large windows overlooks Es- Wing Asian representatives. to join the black and Latino caucus. with precision andHong efficiency. Howrangeinof of industries including including medimediwith precision and efficiency. Howrange industries ments 2014. direct service between Kong and ident of development and community sex Street. “I love the diversity in this room. I “To Brother Wing, we have three Asian ever,inneither neither the sophisticated sophisticated mama- cal, cal, military, industrial, telecommuever, military, industrial, telecommu“We [Hong Kong] Communities, punch well above Boston May. tothe relations for Rogerson an public thinkLocated it is sonext reflective of transportation, what products Coretta Americans in thealternative House of energy, Representachinery nor the complex products nication and alternative energy,Kong sits chinery nor the complex nication and sits our weight,” Leung said. “…Hong Leung’s trip was his first official visit elder-service nonprofit developer that restaurants and luxury condos, Hong Lok Scott King wanted,” said Leverett Wing, nine ofRedevelopment us are black and AuthorLatino,” are the true reason reason oftours Adcotron’s innot a Boston Boston Redevelopment Authorthe true of Adcotron’s aand isin any international center, to are Boston, which included of the tives, developed the new Hong financial Lok House and House is exclusively for affordable houssuccess, as the company’s Chief Exity-owned building along Boston’s vice chair of the Governor’s Asian AmeriFox said. “We are a mighty posse.” success, as the company’s Chief Exity-owned building along Boston’s we are China’s international financial Massachusetts of Technology the building. “The number of ing. A total of 74Institute units, including studios manages ecutive Officer and President Agnes beautiful waterfront district and ecutive and President Agnes beautiful waterfront district and can Commission associate director of dialects Fox and encouraged attendees to live center, the China financial Media LabOfficer andand the Harvard Stem Cell spoken atworld’s Tufts Medical Center and one-bedroom apartments, will rent YoungHis would suggest. Patrolling, boasts storyfew, few,ififany, any,businesses businesses Young would suggest. Patrolling, boasts aastory the Division of Community Services for center.” Institute. Hong in- King’s by thelegacy. nurses and doctors is significant. for less than $500 a Kong monthdelegation on average. pushing buttons, checking compoaround can claim. pushing buttons, checking compoaround can claim. the Department of Housing and Commu“I’ve been detained,” Fox said. Lok “It to public Hong questions, cluded leaders in finance technology foodresponse and transportation Amenities include a seniorand center open to The In nents, turning dials, peering through nents, turning dials, peering through Leung said there were no plans to change fields. nity you are taichi Cau- wasn’t jail need but I are wasallchained to a in bench residents right here this the Development. community, a“Whether rooftop garden, microscopes allonly throughout thefacilfacilBorn outKong ofthe thedollar’s closurepegged ofaaprevious previous microscopes all throughout the Born out of closure of the Hong floating schedule allows me one outside community.” deck“My and in-unit emergency call are buttons. casian or African American, you part the cell. I paid my dues in the ’60s ity, cladin inblue, blue, anti-static overcoats company, Adcotron got its start adin ity, clad anti-static overcoats company, Adcotron got its start in rate the dollar. The special in Boston…it I that am going Redeveloping HongDr.Lok House cost The original Hong Lok House used with ofday the great dream Dr.seems Martin Luther King a to bigWhen afroU.S. toAdvanced fulfill Martin Luther are the true success: the employees. 2005. When Advanced Electronics, are the true success: the employees. 2005. Electronics, aa ministrative is undertaking to miss Fenway Park,” nearly $33 million, with 23 sourcessevof totobehave the Normandy Lounge, whichLeung was King’s had.” vision ofregion peace.” company that had been around since company that had been around since eral infrastructure including said. “Iby hope in theBoston not-too-distantand private projects, funds. The waitinga bought thethat, Greater Chinese Wing the first Chinese American to public “OurIisemployees employees are more important 1978 to decided totunnel closeprojects its doors doors in “Our more important 1978 decided to close its bridge Macau, andin future, can come toare Boston again, and list is seven to eight years long due toa Golden Age Center. It opened in 1981 speak at the luncheon.said When he was an inArtistic tributes than anything,” said Young, who herOctober of 2005, Young, who led the than anything,” Young, who herOctober of 2005, Young, who led the third runway for thetoHong enjoy, all of of affordable you, a Boston Red Sox according Moy.Kong PhaseInternatwo’s with 28like units housing for demand, self wore blue,anti-static anti-static overcoat management team inacquiring acquiring allof of tern at the Statehouse, the only person of Students fromHe theadded Boston Community self wore aablue, overcoat management team in all tional challenge game.” wait listAirport. is closed until the aend of 2013.for low-income elders. during a tour of the facility. Young’s the assets from Advanced Electronduring a tour of the facility. Young’s the assets from Advanced Electroncolor“Before, was Sen. Owens. There were no Leadership “LiftofEvery Hong KongAcademy is its highsang standard living, Aside from baseball, Leung spoke itBillwas a terrible place,” connection withbiotechnology her employees employees ics, Inc., Inc.,“Ain’t formed Adcotron EMS, Inc. connection with her isisVoice” ics, formed Adcotron EMS, Inc. elected Asian American officials and Wing and Gonna Let Nobody Turn with real estate and operating costs at a highly of Boston’s secsaid Ruth Moy, executive director of was the only staffer who was Asian AmeriMe Around.” premium. tor, high ranking for livability and strong the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age CONTINUED ONPAGE PAGE CONTINUED ON 55 Local resident Chungchi protestcan. The Cape Cod African Che Drum and schools.“Building The United was Hong Center. HongStates Lok House reed peacefully in front of theinhotel. Kong’s second largest trade partner with Dance Wing became anneighborhood.” advocate for greater Group led the crowd a rousing ally brought up the Cambridge luncheon wasTeisha hosted $70The billion in 2014; $49 billion ofpovU.S. 39 current residents will move to danceThe representation and equal access. “The with live percussion. Poet by theread Hong Kongabout Economic Trade to completed China was section routed through Hong atrade newly of Hong Lok Brown erty rates for Asian Americans, African a poem King’sand example Office. Kong. Massachusetts trade to Hong House in a few weeks, along with four The rebuilt Hong Lok House at Essex Street, Americans and Hispanics are higher than and his effect on her life. Kong was nearlyindividuals. $1 billion The in 2014, which kept original façades in front of a new formerly the generalhomeless population,” he said. “For origsubinal wood building will have itssuch façade by Ling-Mei Wong.) groups in the Asian community, as steel building. SEE(Image 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 5月2日居民一同清潔華埠，讓波士頓街道閃亮。當天志願者在牌坊合影。（圖片 由Arturo Gossage攝。） 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 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。」 的確， 新移民的未來由他 業，50%的學生直接入學公共大 （左到右）何思遠、凌日文、高理查（華美福利會『下一步』教育總監）、 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。 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 華 美 福 利 會 『 下 一 步 過 渡 的老師。（舢舨由華美福利會出 均年收入是$38,526 。而一個 版。） 了成人教育計劃的前進。波士頓 英語培訓項目』在1月17日迎來 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 二十週年慶。『下一步』項目新 何思遠說：「Richard是我 $14,221 。 劃後補名單上有接近10,000人。 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 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 的經歷，老師們為他們的成就慶 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 賀。 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 『下一步』是第一個為成人 幫我找到自信。回首二十年前， Chinese New New Year Year Issue Chinese Issue 小學，中學教育。 這些資源的存在。 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 Coming Out on January January 20th, 2012! 2012! isis 教 Coming 20th, 小學和中學的 育 系 統Out 會 on 麻州非常需要成人基礎教育 以幫助他們進入大學。何思遠是 的。」 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 1993年第一屆學生。 邦克山社區學院和波士頓華 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 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 她 念 完 『 下 一 步 』 順 利 埠社區中心是最早的合作夥伴。 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！ 轉到邦克山社區學院（Bunker 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 Hill 高理查說：「在波士頓， sampan.org sampan.org 源。 另一個計劃是『事業與技 外提供英文教學。但是對於這些 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 術教育』。本服務旗下有很多分 了更多人就讀大學。麻省初等和 資源的需求遠遠大於了現有的數 University）完成研究生學位。 支創意計劃，意在向成人提供初 中等教育部根據研究調查發現我 量。而麻州州長派屈克對英文教 如今，何思遠經營着她創辦的房 中以及高中等更高的教育。2010 們有330學員先後就讀大學。這 學的投資則邁向正確的方向。 地產公司。 HIGHLIGHTSGossage HIGHLIGHTS 兩位志工在必珠街和夏里臣街交叉口掃地和撿垃圾。（圖片由Arturo 年，24.5%『事業與技術教育』 何思遠到如來美國時，華美 不僅是波士頓，更是整個麻省最 攝。） 的 畢 業 生 畢 業 後 直 接 決 定 就 多的。」 福利會的『下一步』教育總監高 PAGE33 PAGE 理查（Richard Goldberg）是她 下續中文第二版 華埠閃亮日 Happy New Year! 新年快乐！ AACA Graduates Graduates Next Next STEP STEP Classes Classes AACA Chinatown meeting roundup: CNC,Year CSC, CRA Quincy Lunar New Year celebrates the Snake Mass. governor proposes higher income tax,oflower sales tax By Ling-MeiWONG Wong BY BYLING-MEI PHOENIX TSO reiaDig ofexpenses Boston and Building Wraps. The ting about 6,000 positions in state govThe Chinatown/South NeighMass. taxes will undergoCove changes if Big maintain existing and towas reach out18 to feet the commu“It’s very rare that you bring this After aCouncil month-long delay thanks to Asians, original size to be wide and ernment, borhood (CNC) held its monthmanaging health care costs, Gov. Deval Patrick’s plan goes through. infrastructure. For education, Patrick 50 feet ly meeting on April 21,the while theAnnual China- nity withhigh. partners that provide essential many people together,” Brothers said. Winter Storm Nemo, 25th Patrick proposed raising the income advocated for universal early educa- reforming transportation bureaucracy town Safety Committee (CSC) and — the services,” said John Brothers, executive “It’s especially hard to reach out and Chinese Lunar New Year festival tax to 6.25 percent from 5.25 percent at tion, funded K-12 education and and ending pension system abuse, PatCSCfully Chinatown (CRA) director of QARI. connect with new people in the commuorganized byResident QuincyAssociation Asian Resources extended school time for high-need rick said. These changes were to prethe state of the commonwealth address Thethat committee at the met on May Institute and 6. staffed by 200 volunteers To end, 100 met vendors setDoubleup ta- nity. We didn’t want to set our goals too on Jan. 16. The sales tax will be reduced schools. In higher education, the gover- pare for the future. tree in Hotel. the high school gymnasium to high, but we have generally had very — took place March 10 at North Quincy bles make college more afford“There is no good time to raise taxtoCNC 4.5 percent from 6.25 percent, with nor sought BostontoPolice Capt. for District A-1 offer information on essential services positive feedback on our outreach.” High School. es,” Patrick said. “I know how tough the able and expand community colleges. all proceeds going toward transportaKenneth Fong reported on local crime. The council met at the Chinese ConPhoto 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 Next STEP line At least 7,000 people attended the as diverse as real estate, health Boston forpublic District A-1 times have been on the people and famisolidated Association. tion, schoolBenevolent construction and public in“EveryPolice one ofCapt. us here has to think and employment, tailored to celebration, witnessing an 23, opening lion On Friday, December 23, 2011, thetwice classes for immigrants inwho theQuincy’s Greater “Itwas was funcommonwealth. teachingthe thestudents,” students,” said Kenneth Fong reported on local crime. lies It supported a proposed Chinese desOn Friday, December 2011, the classes for immigrants the Greater “It fun teaching said before asking peoplein already of the And though frastructure. dance and performances on two stages, Chinese and Vietnamese populations. Dynasty plans to recession have adinstructor, space above the “Things have been pretty good down the sert shop Sweet whichwith will Asian American Civic Association Association heldfeel Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEP instructor, who Asian American Civic held Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEP who worst of the is over, many, strapped to contribute a little more,” The income tax Kingdom, increase comes eating Asian food from several local The outreach portion also included vol- also ground floor. (Image courtesy ofof Ling-Mei here, apart from the robberies.” open on 15 Beach Street at the former a graduation ceremony for more than also left his students a work of advice. a graduation ceremony for more than left his students a work advice. doubled personal exemptions for tax- Patrick said. “Butreally this time, instead beof many families still face tough decisions “The students really appreciated be“The appreciated Wong. ) unteers bearing clipboards of regrestaurants, and participating in various In students the past 30 days, twovoter personal Wild frozen yogurt location. The sinking 70Cherry Next STEP students. “The more they speak English English outside 70 Next students. “The more they speak outside into the same old slogans, let’s and have deep anxiety about the future. payers and STEP eliminates some itemized ing honored honored for their hard hard work,” said ing for their work,” said robberies took the Wai Wai res- of Boston Zoning Board recently denied activities, including making a wish on istration forms inplace, Chinese and the South levels of his business. of the classroom, the better they willin the classroom, the better they will I would not ask if I did not believe deductions. have a serious, fact-based debate. The The Next Next Steps Transitional English Melanie Marcus, Next Step Step & ESOLfun InThe Steps Melanie Next ESOL Intaurant inMarcus, Chinatown was robbed, an learn renovation application, which Sweet YMCA organizing a &family aitsChinese New YearTransitional wishing tree,English that Shore learn inside the classroom.” inside the classroom.” “With these changes our sales, inwe work for occured, want the aschools I my heart that investing meaningfully Program (Next STEP) provides free ESLpeople structor. Program (Next provides ESL structor. aggravated assault Ford FuKingdom plans toSTEP) appeal. CRA reflected the tradition and spirit free of the area. State Street Global Outreach sponhave described; they want the rail and todayThe in education comeAand business taxes will be comsionwas stolen, 12 larcenies occurred proposed sign on 72 Kneeland associationand mettransportation at the Josiah Spring Festival. sored a “Green Area” where volunteers will significantly improve our The economic parable to and competitive with other road services we have laid out; and Street facing South Station will display and five larcenies from cars took place. Quincy Elementary School. Boston “The New Year festival has many taught children how to make snakes and above all they want the opportunity and tomorrows.” states in the region and beyond with Dynasty owner Wilson Lee said he Public Health Commission sent Chinese ads, but decrease its size and reserve goals: To community celebrate theuse, culture of Quin- standing drums out recycled materiNew Year wishing tree at the Quincy planned to have adofspace onbring.” the upper Chinese time for which we compete,” Patricksaid said.Joe Cor- growth these investments will brochures on food safety. festival. (Image by Phoenix Tso.) cy’s Asians, to connect Asians and non- als. Massachusetts needs to pay for the The state saved $11 billion by cut- Sampanpublishes publishesevery everyother otherFriday. Friday. Sampan publishes every other Friday. 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The ride will depart from Atlantic Middle School. For more information and in the event of bad weather, visit Quincycles.org. Women in China today Monday, May 11 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 1234 Soldiers Field Road Brighton, MA 02135 Join Primary Source and other globally-minded guests for an authentic, family-style Chinese meal at Joyful Garden, followed by a conversation on the changing roles of women in China. Purchase tickets at www.primarysource.org/womenin-china-today. Clean Up Chinatown Committee meeting Tuesday, May 12 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. State of the Asian Wom- en’s Health in MA Thursday, May 14 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 50 Milk Street Boston, MA 02109 The third State of the Asian Women’s Health in MA conference by Asian Women for Health will take place at Impact Hub Boston. For more information, contact ChienChi Huang at [email protected] or call (617) 767-1071. The Chinatown Coalition meeting Thursday, May 14 9:30 a.m. 38 Ash Street Boston, MA 02111 The Chinatown Coalition meeting will take place at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, 4F. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, visit tccboston.org. QARI banquet Friday, May 15 6:30 p.m. 237 Quincy Avenue Quincy, MA 02169 Quincy Asian Resources Inc. will host its 8th community banquet at the China Pearl in Quincy. A total of 12 scholarships will be presented to high school seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www. quincyasianresources.org or call (617) 472-2200. Southern Chinese art show Saturday, May 16 10:30 a.m. 87 Tyler Street, 2F Boston, MA 02111 Enjoy an interactive show of southern Chinese arts and crafts, hakka arts and lion dance at the Kwong Kow Chinese School. The event is part of the Cantonese Culture Week. Chinatown walking tour: Food edition Saturday, May 16 10:30 a.m. Chinatown The Chinese Historical Society of New England will host a 90-minute historic walking tour of food in Boston’s Chinatown. Tickets are $8 to $15. For more information, email [email protected]. Cantonese children’s variety show Sunday, May 17 1:30 p.m. 87 Tyler Street, 2F Boston, MA 02111 The Kwong Kow Chinese School centennial presents the Cantonese variety show, featuring poetry, music performances and dim sum. Naturalization workshop Monday, May 18 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. Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Committee meeting Monday, May 18 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. South Cove Manor annual dinner Tuesday, May 19 6 p.m. 237 Quincy Avenue Quincy, MA 02169 South Cove Manor at Quincy Point will celebrate its 30th anniversary at its annual meeting and dinner at the China Pearl in Quincy. Free monthly legal clinic Monday, May 25 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. DACA/DAPA immigration clinic Saturday, May 30 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 312 Border Street East Boston, MA 02128 The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Deferred Action for Parents free screening clinic will take place at the Mario Umana Academy. The clinic is by appointment only; the appointment line is (617) 635-4141. Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center annual fundraiser Wednesday, May 20 6 p.m. 9 Tyler Street Boston, MA 02111 The Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Cen- Quinsigamond Community College is seeking Healthcare professionals ter will hold its annual funto fill the following: draising dinner at the China Pearl. Tickets are $100 FULL-TIME FACULTY NURSING, ADN/PN and will raise $200,000 for programs and servicFULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF es at the new Hong Lok NURSE EDUCATION House. For tickets, call Megan Cheung at (617) FULL-TIME EVENING/ WEEKEND NURSE 337-0226. Help Us Learn More About Sleep! Interested in a career in: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT? 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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: ASSISTANT DEAN, COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADA & DEPUTY TITLE IX OFFICER The Compliance Administrator is responsible for ensuring the College is in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations related to equal access. The Compliance Administrator serves as the College ADA Coordinator to ensure compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Master’s Degree required. 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(Left to right) Asian Community Development Corporation board president Paul Lee, ACDC executive director Janelle Chan, host Callie Crossley, Gov. Charlie Baker, Frank Chin, Janet Wu and Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) ‘Heart of the Community’ breakfast recognizes Chinatown service By Ling-Mei Wong Gov. Charlie Baker holds up a red envelope. (Image courtesy of LIng-Mei Wong. ) The Asian Community Development Corporation’s (ACDC) annual “Heart of the Community” dim sum breakfast took place May 1 at the China Pearl in Boston, with about 400 attendees. “Uncle” Frank Chin received the Neil Chin Community Service Award for his many years of Chinatown advocacy. Dubbed the “mayor of Chinatown,” he worked to create multiple community organizations and promoted affordable housing projects such as Mass Pike Towers, Tai Tung Village, Waterford Place and Tremont Village. “Fifty-some years ago, the expressway took Hudson and Albany streets, displacing Chinese restaurant workers to Brookline and Brighton,” Chin said. “ACDC did such an outstanding job on affordable housing at One Greenway. … I’d like to thank my wife [Kathleen Wong Chin] for 60 years of friendship and 51 years of marriage.” Janet Wu of WCVB NewsCenter 5 (WCVB-5) received the Inspiration Award for her relentless work as a political reporter over the years. “My father came in the 1920s … he and my mother kept up with what politicians were saying and what they were doing,” she said. Gov. Charlie Baker was the keynote speaker. He proudly showed a $2 red envelope from Chinatown’s 2014 August Moon Festival he kept for good luck and said the community’s support helped him win office. “If we want to succeed in the community, we need people who’s seen this move from the ground up,” Baker said of community leaders like Nam Pham, who joined his administration. The event raised funds for the ACDC A-VOYCE youth leadership program. A public forum on trash and illegal ter. The committee is looking at programs dumping in Chinatown took place April in New Orleans, Vancouver and Salem, 30 at the Asian American Civic Associa- Mass., where a private company installs tion (AACA). The forum was organized receptacles and donates $1 for each pound by the Clean Up Chinatown Committee. of butts collected, said Scarlett Wu, AACA Representatives from the City of Bos- special projects coordinator. The cigarette ton presented updates on their efforts to butts are recycled into industrial products. handle the prevalent problems of illegal Community residents complained trash practices and street littering, includ- about rats on their property with increased ing street cleaning and recycling. construction from new developments. “Trash pickup and recycling used to Meaney said that if there is an increase be three times a week. Now it’s two times in rodent activities not due to owner bea week on Monday and Friday, which haviors, the city would be responsible for makes a big difference in terms of keep- eradication. One positive outcome of the ing garbage off the sidewalks,” said John heavy snowfall is a decrease in the rat Meaney, director of environmental servic- population. “If there’s no food, they will es for the City of Boston. “Recycling rates eat one another,” Meaney said. are way up since last July in Boston but Mary Chin, AACA board president, Chinatown has a long way to go.” praised Mayor Marty Walsh for Citizens Manpower for code enforcement in Connect, an app for people to report any Chinatown has been extended until 9 p.m. problems. To join the May 12 meeting at on weekdays and weekends, said Frank AACA, call the committee at (617) 426O’Brien, Public Works administrative as- 9492 x 206. sistant. The officers issue tickets for code violations, such as sandwich boards or signs on sidewalks. Recycling must be placed in approved bags. 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Richard Liu, CEO of JD.com, was the third keynote speaker. He used his company’s story to encourage oversea students to return to their homeland as entrepreneurs. He mentioned that in JD’s early period, it was frequently questioned by others. But his insight into ecommerce and persistence in “finding and resolving the problem” earned him a great success later. He advised would-be entrepreneurs to be proactive and target problems, satisfy the market’s needs and propose solutions. Liu was optimistic about China’s economic development for the next 30 years. “This is a great period that is worth fighting for,” he said. He urged students to change their minds about development prospects for domestic private enterprises, to contribute to China’s economy. Followed by the opening ceremony were nine panel discussions. This year’s topics examined different industries such as e-commerce, wealth management, media and entertainment in the rapidly developing Chinese economy. The panel “Envision, expand, and excel: Upgrading media and entertainment” discussed new trends. Speakers included Wang Ziwen, CEO of New Classic Media, one of the largest film and television production and distribution agencies; Qian Jun, chairman of Junhe Publicity; Qin Shuo, editor-in-chief of China Business News, and other Chinese media industry professionals. Qin used the box office records of movie franchises “Transformers” and “The Fast and the Furious” in China to look at its market potential worldwide. Due to the strong effect of Chinese consumers, the sale of media products is positive. Panelists discussed the importance of focusing media content for the domestic market. Yan Zhi, chairman of new media company Zall Development, affirmed the status of print media in the media industry. “No matter the means of communication, how the technology and the situation changes, content is still the first priority.” He believed that increasing the effect of Internet media, will make print media more valuable. Trisha Grzela , Jeannie Carola and Tiffany Stone of the Miss Pink Pageant, a nonprofit organization (www.misspinkpageant.com) that celebrates the beauty and courage of breast cancer survivors, at the AppreciASIANS gala on April 30 at the UMass Club of Boston. (Image courtesy of Julia Wong.) AppreciASIANS gala celebrates Asian women advocates in health care By Julia Wong A group of women gathered at the AppreciASIANS awards gala presented by Asian Women for Health (AWFH) on April 30 at the UMass Club of Boston. AWFH is an organization led by peers to advocate for Asian women’s health through education and support. To recognize efforts for change, AWFH presented five awards for different aspects of health care. Liz Cheng, general manager of television at WGBH and AWFH’s president Chien-Chi Huang said data is crucial for awareness and AWFH’s goal is for Asian women to “receive the same care and health care access that all women deserve.” Keynote speaker Louis Guiterrez, executive director of Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority, spoke of health care accessibility via the Health Connector and urged attendees to reach out to the uninsured population to apply for health insurance. Liza Talusan received the Peer Award and recounted her experiences as a breast cancer “previvor,” who had undergone surgery to lower her risks of breast and ovarian cancer and as a mother of a cancer survivor. For innovation, the award was given to Dr. Hyeouk “Chris” Hahm, a health services researcher and an associate professor at Boston University who began a study entitled Asian Women’s Action for Resilience and Empowerment (AWARE) as a part of the Asian-American Women’s Health Initiative Project to assess how positivism affect Asian women’s mental health. Also noting health care disparities, Dr. Elisa Choi sought change as a clinician and as vice chairperson of the Asian American Commission of Massachusetts (AAC). The Provider award was given to South Cove Community Health Center for years of service in the Asian community. MBTA NOTICE TO BIDDERS · 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. · MBTA Contract No. B73CN01, REPLACEMENT OF SHORE LINE BRIDGE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (CLASS 1, GENERAL TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION AND CLASS 4B, STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURES - PROJECT VALUE - $11,193,000.00). · No paper copies of bids will be accepted. · Submitted at www.bidx.com until two o’clock (2:00 p.m.) on May 28, 2015. · Bidders must have a valid digital ID issued by the Authority in order to bid on projects. · 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. Work Consists of: 1. Installation of drilled shafts for two track cantilever overhead contact system (OCS) structures. 2. Installation of temporary support of excavation and temporary vertical protection shields. 3. Installation of drilled shafts, abutments, and backwalls for proposed bridge. 4. Construction of steel through plate girder bridge over the Shore Line tracks. 5. Installation of drainage structures. This Contract is subject to a financial assistance Contract between the MBTA and the Federal Transit Administration of U.S. Department of Transportation. FTA Participation 80 percent. Additional information and instructions on how to submit a bid are available at http://www.mbta.com/business_center/bidding_solicitations/current_solicitations/ 5 Sampan news May 8, 2015 Local author Rosana Wan examines Revolutionary Era food By Ellen Duong Local author Rosana Wan. (Image courtesy of Schiffer Publishing.) Foodies and history lovers alike gathered to hear author Rosana Wan discuss her book, “The Culinary Lives of John and Abigail Adams: A Cookbook,” on April 30 at the Boston Public Library’s West End branch. The book consists of recipes enjoyed by John and Abigail Adams during their 54-year marriage. Wan’s concept for the book derived from two seemingly disparate interests — her love of history and food. As a history major at Suffolk University, she took a course on 18th century life. While deciding on a research project topic, she came across the 2006 book “My Life in France,” an autobiography by American chef Julia Child, and its 2009 film adaptation “Julie and Julia.” “It really opened my eyes about food,” said Wan. “I was astounded by [Child’s] love of food. She later became a celebrity chef, but first and foremost, she was a culinary teacher.” Inspired, Wan decided to research and bake 18th century goods for Suffolk University’s history department. After graduating from Suffolk, Wan took a pilgrimage to the John Adams homestead, where she learned about politics, the Adams’ dreams of the future and their ideas for a new nation. “The missing piece of the puzzle in all of that is the food,” Wan said. “Samuel Adams had his beer; Thomas Jefferson had his macaroni. John and Abigail Adams also deserved a spotlight in the food world.” Thus, the idea for her book was born. Wan did extensive research for her historical cookbook. She read books about John and Abigail Adams, as well as books from the couple’s lifetime, such as 1747 work “The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy.” Wan looked at countless letters exchanged between John and Abigail Adams, and other historical figures to get a sense of their daily life. She also went to the places they had walked. “I visited Peacefield in Quincy,” said Wan, “which was home to a garden where Abigail once planted her vegetables. I went there to connect with them, to connect with their past.” In her research on the Adams’ culinary lives, Wan found they were strongly influenced by their English roots, as well as by the different foods they encountered during their travels. “It inspired what is now known as modern American culinary culture,” said Wan. Wan’s book talk was presented as part of Revolutionary Boston, a citywide commemoration. She will give another book talk on June 23 at the Central Library in Copley Square. Modera Natick Center Affordable Housing Lottery 82 North Main Street, Natick, MA 1BRs @ $1,243, 2BRs @ $1,366 Utilities not included. Tenants will pay own Gas Heat, Gas Hot Water, Gas Cooking, Electricity, Water and Sewer About 200 individuals protested a public housing amendment which could negatively affect immigrants on April 23 at the Statehouse. (Image courtesy of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition.) Advocates rally at Statehouse against housing budget amendment By the Mass. Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition More than 200 advocates and immigrants spoke out for victims of domestic violence, U.S. citizen children and all state residents who would be hurt by budget amendment #575 on April 23 at the Statehouse. The amendment was not passed on April 28. Introduced by Worcester State Representative Shauna O’Connell, amendment #575 would deny public housing to anyone without a social security number. This could potentially deny housing to torture victims in the process of applying for asylum, families with U.S. citizen children, and many other classes of immigrants, including victims of domestic violence. In some cases, these victims take public housing as a means of escaping their abusers while they apply for immigration visas. In response, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition organized a rally to protest the amendment, along with several others targeting undocumented immigrants for discrimination. “We’re gathered here to shine a disinfectant light on anti-immigrant amendments,” said Shannon Erwin, State Policy Director at the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition. ”Many immigrant survivors have so few options that they stay in abusive relations,” explained Michaela Moshier, Legal Advocacy Specialist with HarborCOV. “Access to safe, affordable housing when these victims are in their most vulnerable situations can actually be life-saving.” Other groups participating in the event include the Brazilian Women’s Group, the Irish International Immigrant Center, the Dominican Women’s Group, U.U. Mass Action, the Chelsea Collaborative, the Student Immigrant Movement, the Boston Homeless Solidarity Committee and the Boston Tenant’s Coalition. Bedford Affordable Housing The Crossing at Bedford www.TheCrossingAtBedford.com 1BR condominium for $156,500 2BR condominium for $177,000 This is a lottery for the 2 affordable homes available at The Crossing at Bedford. These 2 homes will be sold at affordable prices to households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. It is anticipated that the first affordable homes will be ready in Summer 2015. Modera Natick Center is a 138 unit rental apartment community. 28 of these apartments will be made available to households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Unit features include spacious floorplans with fully-applianced gourmet kitchens with 42” custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, breakfast islands/bars, wood-style plank flooring in kitchen and living areas, 9 ft. ceilings, full-size washer and dryers, and walk-in closets. The community features a clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga/group fit studio, clubroom lounge, conference room, outdoor grilling and fireplace area with seating, and outdoor resort-style swimming pool with sundeck. The 1BR home is 788 sqft and has 1 full bathroom. The 2BR home is 1,144 sqft and has two full bathrooms. Both homes include one surface parking spot. MAXIMUM Household Income Limits: $48,800 (1 person), $55,800 (2 people), $62,750 (3 people), $69,700 (4 people) For more information on the Development, the Units or the Lottery and Application Process, please visit: www.s-e-b.com/lottery or call 617.782.6900 (press 2 for homeownership and then press 6 for The Crossing at Bedford). The Lottery for eligible households was held on May 5th, 2015 but applications for the Waiting List are still being accepted and units may still be available. For Information and Waiting List Applications, or for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 508-433-0031. Applications and Required Income Documentation must be delivered, not postmarked, by 2 pm on June 9th, 2015. A Public Information Session will be held on April 28th, 2015 at 6 pm in Bedford Town Hall (10 Mudge Way) The lottery will be on June 23rd, 2015 in Bedford Town Hall. Applications and Information also available at the Leasing Office’s temporary offices on 190 North Main St in Natick, MA For details on the development, go to www.TheCrossingAtBedford.com For details on the lottery, go to www.s-e-b.com Households cannot have more than $75,000 in assets. The Maximum Household Income Limits are: $48,800 (1 person), $55,800 (2 people), $62,750 (3 people), $69,700 (4 people) Applications and Info Packets also available at: Bedford Public Library located at 7 Mudge Way (Hours: M- Th, 9-9, F 9-6, Sa 9-5, Su 1-5) 6 Sampan NEWS May 8, 2015 Japan Festival Donald Reed, an 89-year-old volunteer English teacher, with his student Jie Yan. (Image courtesy of Jie Yan.) Senior English teacher dedicates life to service Japan Festival took place at the Boston Common on April 26. (Image courtesy of Arturo Gossage.) By Jie Yan Someone at my church told me about an older man who teaches English to Chinese speakers. The classes are free, but many churches offer English classes. However, when I heard he was 90, I was surprised. My friend told me I had met him at church, to which I immediately answered, “No.” In my imagination, if someone is 90, he should be weak, have many wrinkles and great difficulty walking. Pastor Lei recommended this English class repeatedly to see the teacher myself. Maybe he is the man’s relative or friend? “No, that’s him! How can you think of it?” Pastor Lei said. Wow! I could not believe it. I remembered seeing him at church, looking to be 70. When we ate together, I said to him: “You are handsome today!” “I’m always handsome!” he said. From the beginning I was surprised by his age. Our church is at Eastern Nazarene College. Donald Reed teaches us every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for two hours at a time. He told me that he likes China, and he went to China, to train English teachers at China's Anhui University. My English classmates told me Mr. Reed donated to Eastern Nazarene’s library, with a floor dedicated to him. Our teacher likes reading, fishing, canoeing, and gardening. In our teacher’s heart: God is first, others second, himself third. He is 89 years old this year! My classmate said: “We admire our teacher so much.” One of my church friends patted his chest and said: “Here, he is young!” Together with our teacher who is soon to become 90, I not only learn English, but also grow and move my life. I salute you, the oldest volunteer! AACA graduation The Asian American Civic Association celebrated graduation for its adult education programs on April 17 at Tufts Medical Center. AACA offers 10 levels of English language classes for adult learners from basic to higher intermediate. Classes are designed to help students to adjust to life in the United States and prepare them to continue to study English at a higher level, go to college, join a job training program or secure employment. (Image courtesy of Vekonda Luangaphay.) MBTA NOTICE TO BIDDERS · 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. · MBTA Contract No. A90CN08, VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT, PARK STREET STATION, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, (CLASS I, GENERAL TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT VALUE – $4,539,149.00). · No paper copies of bids will be accepted. · Submitted at www.bidx.com until two o’clock (2:00 p.m.) on May 28, 2015. · Bidders must have a valid digital ID issued by the Authority in order to bid on projects. · 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. The Work includes but is not limited to replacement of an existing elevator, elevator hoistway and elevator headhouse which extends from the Green Line platform level up to the street at the corner of Tremont Street and Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Below the elevator at the Red Line level, the existing elevator machine room and equipment will be replaced with new construction. Included is mechanical, electrical, communications and plumbing work to support the design. Site work includes replacing paving adjacent to the new headhouse as shown on the drawings. This Contract is subject to a financial assistance Contract between the MBTA and the Federal Transit Administration of U.S. Department of Transportation. FTA Participation 80 percent. Additional information and instructions on how to submit a bid are available at http://www.mbta.com/business_center/bidding_solicitations/current_solicitations/ 7 Sampan FEATURES May 8, 2015 Chinatown crime blotter for April 17 to May 8 By the Boston Police Department All reports are submitted by the Boston Police Department. The time period is from April 17 to May 8 for District A-1, which includes Chinatown. To report a crime or suspicious activity, call 911. Interpreters are available for Chinese speakers. Wellesley Bank now offers its site in Chinese. (Image courtesy of Wellesley Bank.) Wellesley Bank launches website in simplified Chinese By Wellesley Bank A version of Wellesley Bank’s website is now available in simplified Chinese, giving the Internet and mobile users who use Chinese as their primary language direct access to trusted resources and Chinese banking professionals. The website offers translation of banking and lending content not available at any other local community banking institution. “Presenting a version of our website in simplified Chinese brings valuable information on banking to a very important segment of our marketplace,” said Thomas Fontaine, Wellesley Bank’s president and CEO. “I am thrilled to see Wellesley Bank’s products and services benefitting more people.” Users will select the Chinese flag at the top of our homepage at www.welles- leybank.com or they can go directly to the site through www.wellesleybank. com/chinese. About Wellesley Bank Wellesley Bank provides comprehensive premier banking and wealth management services to successful people, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations. The company's team of highly experienced and knowledgeable bankers provides exceptional personalized services and trusted advice to its clients. Wellesley Bank and its wholly owned wealth management company, Wellesley Investment Partners, LLC are subsidiaries of Wellesley Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WEBK). On-Call Live-In Responder Wanted Chinatown, Boston, MA With over 150 years of experience, Rogerson Communities has grown to provide a network of innovative, accessible, affordable housing and services for elders, persons with disabilities, and the working poor in the Greater Boston area. The On-Call Live-in Responder will be responsible for monitoring the overall safety of the building the grounds and the residents outside of normal business hours (overnight and on weekends) at our Hong Lok location in Chinatown, Boston. This individual must be present and available for emergency situations and will be responsible for trash and snow removal. Qualified technician will live on-site. Desired Attributes: It is essential that the live-in responder possess a sensitivity to issues of aging and the ability to interact well with a diverse and elderly population as well as an awareness of safety and security issues. A satisfactory CORI report is required. Job Requirements: -Ability to communicate in both English and Chinese -Friendly and solutions focused -Physical capacity to handle light maintenance To Apply: E-mail: [email protected] (Please indicate job title in subject of e-mail) Fax: 617-469-5861 c/o HR Department Assault and battery April 19, 4:30 a.m.: The victim reports while leaving the building on Washington Street he was attacked by several unknown suspects. The suspects punched and kicked him. District Court. Violation of auto laws April 25, 3 a.m.: The suspect was arrested on Essex Street on a charge of refusing to stop for a police officer. The officers attempted to stop the suspect but she continued driving without stopping for the officers. Drugs April 26, 12:23 p.m.: The suspect was arrested on Essex Street on a drug possession charge. Warrant April 22, noon: The suspect was arrested on Washington Street on an outstanding warrant issued out of Framingham District Court. Assault and battery April 26, 2:40 a.m.: The suspect was arrested on Hudson Street by the officers. The officers observed the suspect punch the victim in the face. Warrant arrest April 24, 11:15 a.m.: The suspect was arrested on Harrison Avenue on an outstanding warrant issued out of Chelsea Assault with a deadly weapon April 30, 10:02 p.m.: The two suspects were arrested on Washington Street for assaulting and kicking the victim. TAI TUNG VILLAGE APARTMENTS HIRING We are seeking a building superintendent and a cleaner to provide day to day operation in the apartment complex. Superintendent Position Summary: Provide direction, guidance, supervision to all maintenance staffs and cleaners. The Maintenance Superintendent will act as a working supervisor with most of his/her time spent performing maintenance functions. He/she will also be responsible for assigning and follow up of all work completed by every employee which will include work order completion, the quick turnover of vacant apartments, all required preventative maintenance, contractor bidding process, and capital improvement tasks. This position requires that the individual be available to respond to emergency maintenance repairs after normal working hours. Requires experience in heating/cooling, plumbing, electrical and plumbing works. The individual must have a strong leadership, written & verbal communication skills. Cleaner Position Summary: Perform cleaning functions in accordance with the property’s prescribed daily schedule, functions are as cleaning windows, walls, floors, stairwells, laundromat rooms, elevators, and carpets; empting trash cans; sweeping sidewalks, setting up hoses. Performs other /special projects as assigned daily by the Superintendent, such as cleaning empty apartments and stripping floors, carrying all necessary supplies to apartment turnovers, completes work quickly and efficiently in order to satisfy rent schedules and avoid any loss of rental income. Both positions must be able to lift heavy items, and represent the property in a professional manner with residents, visitors, and other employees. Perform such other responsibilities as determined by the property manager. Benefits and salary are commensurated with experience Please send or fax resume to: Tai Tung Village Apartments, 232 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111. 617-423-4779. 8 Sampan HEALTH May 8, 2015 What is prostate cancer? By Dr. Srila Gopal and Dr. Paul Mathew, Tufts Medical Center fected. Along with age, a diet high in fat has been shown to increase the risk of death from prostate cancer. The precise role of different types of diet in affecting prostate cancer are under study but perhaps changing dietary habits among Asian immigrants may explain why there is a rising incidence of the disease. Normal prostate and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A normal prostate does not block the flow of urine from the bladder. An enlarged prostate presses on the bladder and urethra and blocks the flow of urine. (Image courtesy of the National Cancer Institute.) The prostate gland is a small gland located just below the urinary bladder in men. Prostate cancer is caused by an abnormal growth of cells in the prostate gland. It is the most common cancer in men worldwide. In the United States, there were an estimated 233,000 new cases in 2014, with an estimated 29,480 deaths. Asian immigrants living in the United States have a higher incidence of prostate cancer than those remaining in their home countries. What are the symptoms of prostate cancer? Men with prostate cancer may not have any symptoms. The symptoms of prostate cancer may include frequent urination, especially at night, slow urinary stream and only rarely blood in the semen or urine. Benign (non-cancerous) enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) can have the same symptoms. What are the risk factors for getting this disease? Prostate cancer is often considered to be a disease of older men. Most people diagnosed with this disease are above the age of 65 but many younger men between the ages of 40 and 65 years are also af- By Chandler Kaplan so hard you become exhausted and remember to roll you face out of the water when you feel you need air. This can be practiced in the bath tub! The more often you practice this, the more comfortable you will be in the water. It is essential to breathe steadily when swimming. Water is everywhere. Water serves many purposes, such as our health, our environment and our pleasure. My name is Chandler Kaplan and I have been swimming for nearly 20 years. I was a competitive distance freestyle swimmer on the University of Massachusetts Amherst Club Swim Team, and I have been a lifeguard and a swim instructor for seven years. This article will give you tips on how to be comfortable and relaxed in the water. Tip #1: Stay calm The biggest mistake you can make is to panic. Take deep breaths before entering the water and remember that your body is in control. Tip #2: Blowing bubbles Because we need oxygen to breath, it is scary to be in place where there is none. I recommend practicing blowing bubbles in the water so you do not swallow it when you enter the pool or swimming facility. Blowing bubbles in the water is like blowing out candles on a birthday cake. Never inhale the water, do not blow How is this disease treated? Prostate cancer is a very treatable disease at all stages and may be curable if still localized. Some forms of prostate cancer do not require any treatment other than monitoring, as they are not dangerous. Other types can be dangerous and will require careful treatment planning and care. At Tufts Medical Center, a team of doctors including medical oncologists, surgeons and radiation doctors come together to review the diagnostic studies to help decide what treatment is best. How can we help with this disease? At Tufts Medical Center, we adopt a multidisciplinary team to manage prostate cancer; our oncologists are expert in the fields of genitourinary oncology and provide high quality care on par with any other center in the world. Our location in the heart of Chinatown makes it a priority for us to provide culturally sensitive care. For more challenging problems of prostate cancer, enrollment in clinical studies that offer new treatments with potential breakthrough value is offered. About the authors Dr. Srila Gopal is a fellow in the division of hematology/oncology at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Paul Mathew is an associate professor of medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine and an attending physician in the division of hematology/oncology at Tufts Medical Center. What is the outcome of treatment? Affordable Housing Lottery The Merc at Moody & Main Corner of Moody and Main Street, Waltham, MA Just keep swimming Image courtesy of Flickr user emilstefanov. How is prostate cancer diagnosed? A doctor will perform a digital rectal exam that could be very important for the diagnosis. A blood test called PSA (a protein known as Prostate Specific Antigen secreted by cancer cells into the blood) is used to diagnose prostate cancer. The PSA test is performed after discussion with the provider. This test used to be offered to all men over the age of 50, but the latest guidelines provided by the United States Preventative Task force does not recommend screening in everyone. However, if you have symptoms consistent with the disease, it is advisable to have this checked by a doctor. Many patients are diagnosed in the early stage of the disease and do not need any treatment other than careful monitoring over time. As a result, most people who are diagnosed with this disease die of an unrelated cause. In higher-risk forms of early stage disease, the goal of treatment is curative and survival ranges up to 80 percent in 10 years. If the disease spreads to the bone or other organs, the disease is not curable. In this case, the goal of care is to control the disease to extend survival and protect quality of life. Tip #3: Floating Floating is when you are lying flat on the surface of the water. There is the front float, where you lay on your stomach and look at the floor/bottom of the swimming facility, and the back float, where you lay on your back, push your belly button up to the sky and stare up, and spread your arms like you are pretending to be an airplane. Being comfortable in a front float is key to learning the strokes, because it is one of the foundations to being comfortable in water. Tip #4: Safety first! Safety is key. Swimming is a wonderful skill to have, but it is one that takes patience. If you are a beginner, stay in water that is no higher than your shoulders. When you are at a swimming facility, recognize the lifeguards and your surroundings. Are you interested in taking swimming lessons? It is never too late to learn how to swim! Tip #5: Have fun! About the author Chandler Kaplan is a practice coordinator at Tufts Medical Center in Dr. John Leung’s Allergy Clinic. To make an appointment in the clinic, please call (617) 636-5333 x 2. 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 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 9 Sampan HEALTH May 8, 2015 Follow traditional Asian diet for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month By Ka Hei Karen Lau, Joslin Diabetes Center May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. This is a time to celebrate our culture, and a good time to raise awareness about Asian American health. Diabetes currently affects 387 million (8.3 percent) people in the world. Asian Americans are disproportionately being affected by the disease, with every 1 in 2 adults either having diabetes or at high risk of developing diabetes. Up to 95 percent of the diabetes cases found in Asian Americans are type 2 diabetes — a condition that is caused by the body not being able to produce enough or properly use insulin, a hormone produced by the body to use the blood sugar as an energy. Type 2 diabetes can be delayed, or even prevented, through adapting a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight. Being overweight/obese is one of the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. Body mass index (BMI) is often used to estimate body fatness, and to identify people who are overweight/obese leading to a higher risk for diabetes. Asian Americans are considered overweight if their BMI is 23 kg/m2 or above. This overweight diagnosis is lower than the general public (25 kg/m2), as Asian Americans have a higher risk for type 2 diabetes at a lower body weight. If your BMI is above 23 kg/m2, losing 5 to 10 percent of your body weight will already show healthy benefits. Along with staying active, eating healthy can help you to lose weight. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have found that the traditional Asian diet can help in losing weight, lowering insulin resistance (a condition in which the body struggles to use insulin in the body), and decreasing total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). A traditional Asian diet is a high-fiber, low-fat diet, with 70 percent of the calories from carbohydrates (“carbs”), 15 percent from protein and 15 percent from fat, and providing 15 grams of dietary fiber for every 1,000 calories consumed. Although the diet is high in carbs, the majority of them are complex carbs, such as brown rice. Not only can the diet improve health and lower the risk for diabetes, those who tried this diet in the research study found the dishes very flavorful and appetizing. You can follow this traditional Asian diet at home by making small changes to your recipes. Here are six steps that you can take: 1. Follow the ratio of 2:1:1 - have 2 portions of vegetable to every portion of protein (meat, fish or egg) and carbs (rice, noodles, buns) 2. Choose whole grain products (brown rice, whole wheat noodles, or whole wheat mantou) instead of refined grain products (white rice, regular noodles or mantou) 3. Try some plant-based protein such as tofu 4. Choose leaner meat products such as 90 percent lean ground beef or pork tenderloin instead of higher-fat meat products (pork belly, pig feet or chicken feet) 5. Remove visible fat (remove chicken skin) 6. Use less oil and condiments such as salt or soy sauce when preparing a meal Internist Robert Wu spoke to seniors about osteoporosis at Empire Garden on April 29. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Local seniors learn about bone health in Chinatown By Ling-Mei Wong A seminar on bone health took place April 29 at Empire Garden. More than 200 seniors attended the event. Internist Robert Wu told the seniors in Cantonese about real-life osteoporosis cases. One of his female patient broke her hand closing her fridge, after going through menopause two years earlier and losing bone density. Another female patient had such advanced osteoporosis that her thighbone broke when her son carried her down the stairs. “Osteoporosis is a silent disease,” Wu said. “You do not experience many symptoms in the beginning, but it can become serious later on.” Osteoporosis affects men and women, as bones lose density and do not grow back as quickly, Wu said. Seniors can lose up to an inch in height, resulting in stooping and increased risk of bone fracture. For women, they can lose 20 percent of their bone density after menopause, Wu said. Women over 50 have 50 per- cent chance of bone fracture, with 1.5 million fractures in America each year. If individuals do break a bone, their risk of dying increases 20 percent. “Chinese Americans are especially at risk for osteoporosis,” Wu said. Risk factors for Asians include insufficient calcium, lactose intolerance and smaller bones for women. Wu urged the seniors to manage their osteoporosis risk through diet, exercise and medicine. Individuals should take vitamin D and calcium supplements, while avoiding sodium, as it affects bone density. Smoking also has a negative effect on bone density, while exercise builds bones. For severe osteoporosis, medications should be discussed with a doctor, Wu said. The event was organized by pharmaceutical company Amgen and the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center, and sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the Chinese Women’s Association of New England. BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION 2015 ANNUAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) annually provides its customers with information about meter reading, billing, service termination and customer rights. This is a summary of the information contained in the 2015 Annual Notice which can be viewed in its entirety at www.bwsc.org or requested by contacting the Commission’s Customer Service Department at (617) 989-7800. The Commission’s Billing, Termination and Appeal Regulations can also be found on the Commission’s website or by contacting the Customer Service Department at (617) 989-7800. AUTOMATED METER READINGS. Water meters are read daily by BWSC's automated meter reading system and are used to calculate water consumption for billing purposes. If a meter reading cannot be obtained, your account will be billed using an estimated meter reading based on previous usage and will be adjusted automatically when an actual meter reading is obtained. METER TESTING. Meter tests are available upon request. All meter tests are performed according to accuracy standards set by the American Water Works Association. For information on meter test fees or to request a meter test, contact the BWSC Customer Service Department at (617) 989-7800. WATER METERS. BWSC maintains a program for the replacement of broken, missing or damaged water meters and meter transmission units. For more information, contact the BWSC Customer Service Department at (617) 989-7800. REFUNDS. If you have a credit on your bill, you may have the amount applied to future bills, transferred to another account, or request a refund. For more information, contact the BWSC Customer Service Department at (617) 989-7800. PAYMENT PLANS. If you need more time to pay your bill, contact the BWSC Collections Department at (617) 9897070 to make arrangements for a payment plan. For accounts scheduled for termination, payment must be in the form of certified funds. ELDERLY/DISABLED PERSON DISCOUNTS. Homeowners 65 years of age or older or fully disabled homeowners living in one to four family homes are eligible for a 30% discount on the water portion of the bill only. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, contact the BWSC Customer Service Department at (617) 989-7800. RIGHT TO DISPUTE YOUR BILL. If you believe your bill is wrong, you must notify BWSC within 30 days of the billing date for which the dispute is claimed. For further information regarding filing a dispute, contact the BWSC Customer Service Department at (617) 989-7800. TERMINATION OF WATER SERVICE. Your water service may be terminated if your bill is at least sixty (60) days past due and has a delinquent balance of over $250. For further information contact the BWSC Customer Service Department at (617) 989-7800 or Collections Department at (617) 989-7070. RIGHTS TO SERVICE. Provided there are no violations of BWSC regulations, BWSC will not terminate water service to an owner-occupied property when the property owner or a direct family member is seriously ill and certifies that a financial hardship exists. Similarly, water service to homes occupied entirely by individuals over the age of 65 will not be terminated if a documented financial hardship exists. For further information regarding eligibility requirements contact BWSC Collections Department at (617) 989-7070. 10 Sampan FEATURES May 8, 2015 Book Review: ‘The Freedom...Cage’ by Luong Ung-Lai By Kenny Yim Bring a strong head and soft heart when you read Luong Ung-Lai’s “The Freedom...Cage.” Although the production costs for the book were low, Lai’s story of deep personal loss is not just about economic loss. This book is mostly set during the reign of the terrifying Khmer Rouge. “The Freedom...Cage” is about paying tribute to loss in all its forms, but mostly to pay tribute to the whole family — her own, as well as that of all who labor under autocratic rule. Ung-Lai begins her book with a tribute in pictures. Following her cultural tradition, Ung-Lai puts a portrait of her mother, Keem, since the book is dedicated to her, followed by Ung-Lai’s grandfather, Wong Lai. The book then moves into a brief explanation of Cambodian culture and history, but the story really begins on Feb. 13, 1964, around the time of the Lunar New Year, when Ung-Lai was born. Midway in the book, there is a short mention of Moy’s father, in her mother’s recollection: “When you five month old, Luck [the father] come home. He buy two tiny dress for you. He take you to picture booth and take your picture. You too little to sit. He pull your dress back behind chair, to hold you up. He stay few day. Then he want to take us to Phnom Penh with him. But I not want to go.” The novel itself is a slim 120 pages, but we learn that this is merely the first part of a longer story. At first, I was afraid that Ung-Lai would concentrate solely on the pain and suffering of living through the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Rather than allow dry facts and numbers to dictate her story, however, Ung-Lai instead transforms her life experiences, as she says, into fiction. Through the persona of Moy, meaning younger sister, Ung-Lai tells her story with a voice that appears almost child-like, particular with the use of broken English, yet is anything but simple. For instance, the characters refer to each other as buddy big brother and sister, which could sound unassuming to those unaware of the way these terms were used by the powerful to control the weak. The story moves in fragmentary episodes, mimicking memory in the way the novel jumps narratives from one chapter to the next. We go from focusing on radio programs that broadcast mass eviction notices to laying down with the characters in shelters with hammocks tangled in mosquito nets and no indoor plumbing. Grandpa Wong, mother Keem and Moy spend their days fetching water from wells, rationing handfuls of salt and working on farms separated from each other. And then there’s the constant fear of the Black Shirts, a band of law enforcers. It’s a hard and brutal life, interrupted only for the briefest moments by kind souls and a gentle rabbit that comes across Moy’s path in the forest. The book begins and ends with many “Spirit Stands,” a common tradition found across Asian households with a portrait hung in front of a table of offerings, including fruit and incense. Like a book, it doesn’t move. So, Ung-Lai also ends with an image of a bird. It could be a vulture, or an eagle, or it could be a hawk, “looking a bit stronger” day by day. Read this story to gain strength. Screen shot of Chai Jing and her daughter's sonogram from her documentary “Under the Dome.” (Image from “Under the Dome.”) ‘Under the Dome’ examines China's pollution problems By Beth Kelly China’s government has taken baby steps toward greater freedom of expression from the Chinese citizenry, but censorship quickly reared its head when a popular documentary like ” Under the Dome” came along. The same government that supported the film at first later blocked all domestic access to the documentary, which deals with China’s rampant pollution, after it went viral. The “dome” refers to the dome of pollution enveloping China’s major cities like Beijing, as well as being a play on the translated name of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The Chinese documentary, made by former news anchor Chai Jing, focuses on severe pollution problems she and her unborn daughter dealt with living in Beijing. The combination of overpopulation and lax enforcement of pollution laws have created the perfect scenario for stifling pollution caused by burning huge amounts of coal to feed China’s power needs. The demand for electricity in one of the world’s most populous countries puts China’s leadership in the difficult position of balancing a healthier environment without slowing economic growth. Even as its economy slows down, China’s growth is still among the strongest in the world. Chinese smog has a high quantity of particulate matter. The tiny particles — many 1/30th the diameter of a human hair — make their way into the lungs of those breathing the smog-laden air. The particles that end up embedded in a person’s lungs can cause a host of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. This hit home in a personal way when a sonogram showed Chai’s unborn child had a benign tumor. Like many Beijing residents, Chai thought the cloudy air was nothing more than fog. As she covered environmental issues as a reporter, she realized how dangerous the air pollution actually was. For countries like China and India, for the overall benefit of each country, maintaining a healthy environment should go hand in hand with accelerated economic growth. Affordable Housing Lottery 4 Condos for Sale 357 WASHINGTON AVE. REVERE, MA 2 3 3 4 Units Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms Sales Price $147,000 $217,000 $217,000 $229,800 New plumbing and electrical New gas on demand heating system De-Leaded New windows Parking and Storage Dishwasher Wall to wall carpet and ceramic tile floors H.E.R.S (home energy rating system) Washer/ dryer hookups in each unit New kitchens and bathrooms Low condo fees Affordable Housing Restrictions Apply 1 2 3 4 Income Limits: $47,450 5 $73,200 $54,200 6 $78,600 $61,000 7 $84,050 $67,750 8 $89,450 saVe the dates! ChInatoWn 154 Pearl St., Office #2 Chelsea, MA 02150 Phone: (617) 889-2277 [email protected] • Pay your water bill with a check or money order— no cash, please. • Talk about any problems you may have with your Thursdays, 11 am –1 pm • Find out how much water is being used on your MAy 14 bill or your service. property. Open House: Sunday, May 17th 12-2pm Chelsea Restoration Corporation Meet with BWSC staff to: CCBA 90 Tyler Street june 11 For more information contact: Boston Water and seWer (BWsC) Is ComIng to Your neIghBorhood • Plan to make payments on bills that are past due. • Receive help applying for a senior or disabled person’s discount. WE ARE ALL CONNECTED Let’s protect Boston’s waterways • Learn more about BWSC customer programs. For InFormatIon Boston Water and seWer Commission bwsc.org 617-989-7000 980 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02119 11 Sampan FEATURES May 8, 2015 Boston’s panda By Kevin Freeley Image courtesy of Xiao Tong. Boston is getting a panda! No, it is not coming to the Franklin Park Zoo — but it is coming to another park — Fenway Park. This winter, the Boston Red Sox signed “Kung Fu Panda” Pablo Sandoval, a 28-year-old third baseman. A native of Venezuela, he was given this nickname as a player in San Francisco for his resemblance to the Dreamworks character of the same name. While Sandoval’s physique is more Kung Fu Panda than that of a trim athlete, this is not uncommon in baseball. Baseball is more of a highly skilled sport than one of conditioning. One of the greatest basketball players ever, Michael Jordan, failed in his attempt to switch over to play professional baseball. Sandoval may look round like a panda, yet he is a highly skilled athlete. He is a twotime All-Star and was named Most Valuable Player in the 2012 World Series. In this championship series, he became just the fourth player to ever hit three home runs in a World Series game. The Panda signed a five-year contract with the Red Sox for $95 million. This is just one of the reasons that Fenway Park is the most expensive park in Major League Baseball. While he has not had a good spring season, hitting around 200, it is not unusual for a hitter to only get hot as the season progresses. We all remember Boston winning the World Series in 2013. However, they also finished last in their division in 2012 and 2014, becoming the first MLB team to go from worst to first to worst. During those “worst” years of 2012 and 2014, Sandoval was winning the World Series as a member of the San Francisco Giants. So the question is, will Panda Power will make a big difference in Boston this year? Front Desk Receptionist Wanted Shady Hill School Start Date: July 1, 2015 This position reports to the Assistant to the Head of School. NAAAP Boston held its celebration gala May 1 at the Inn at Longwood Medical Center. Zeyu Zheng (left) won a scholarship. (Image courtesy of Ashley Li.) NAAAP Boston gala awards scholarships to three Asian American students By Ashley Li NAAAP Boston held a celebration gala for its Future Leader Award scholarships on May 1 at the Inn at Longwood Medical Center. Each year, NAAAP celebrates the accomplishments and success of its members, and awards high school scholarships to aspiring Asian American leaders. The scholarships or Future Leader Awards were founded in 1987. This year, NAAAP awarded three scholarships of $5,000 each to college-bound high school seniors in the Greater Boston area who have demonstrated leadership qualities, community service and high academic achievements. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School senior Emily Luu received the Liberty Mutual Insurance Future Leader Award, Malden High School senior Eugine Szeto received the MassMutual Insurance Future Leader Award and John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science senior Zeyun Zheng received the Richard T. N. Lee Future Leader Award. Jesse Nandhavan, NAAAP Boston president, welcomed the guests. Richard Lui, MSNBC news anchor and Shaun Blugh, Boston chief diversity officer also spoke. Former scholarship recipients Kasia Chmielinski, Melody Feng and Jerry Li shared their success stories with attendees. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson encouraged the youth to better themselves, the community, and society with their remarkable leadership skills. Andy Dawson, an Asian American comedian performed at the end. Affordable Housing Lottery 2 Washington 2 Washington Street, Melrose, MA Five 1BRs @ $1,279*, Four 2BRs @ $1,420* Utilities not included Specific Responsibilities: • Serve as a welcoming presence to children, parents, faculty, staff and 2 Washington is a 94 unit rental apartment community located at 2 Washington visitors Street in Melrose. 9 affordable apartments being built will be made available • Answer the switchboard, sort mail, maintain copy machine and postage through this application process and rented to households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. meter, coordinate mailings, create class lists, order supplies and update phone listings Unit finishes include stainless steel appliances, vinyl plank flooring, granite • Record student attendance and maintain accurate family, faculty and countertops, carpet in the living and bedroom areas, washers and dryers in all staff information in the administrative database units. Amenities include a clubroom with gas fireplace and cyber-café, a fitness • Coordinate daily school bus ridership lists center with personal televisions on cardio equipment, an outdoor lounge area with built-in grilling stations and a fire pit, and a roof deck. • Be willing to take required training in order to be able to administer medication in the absence of the school nurse Household Size 80% AMI • Provide clerical and administrative support to the Assistant Head of (Area Median Income) School and the Director of Inclusion and Multicultural Practice Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree preferred • Experience with administrative applications (Word, Excel, etc.) • Ability to embrace school culture and serve as a model of caring, helpfulness and kindness to all constituencies • Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently in a busy, dynamic office • Prior administrative experience in a school or non-profit setting preferred • Proven experience as a team player • Strong communicator with the ability to be discreet with confidential information • Prior experience with administrative databases helpful • Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification Qualified candidates should apply online at: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=13222651. 1 2 3 4 $48,800 $55,800 $62,750 $69,700 A Public Information Session will be held at 6 pm on June 3rd 2015 in the Aldermanic Chamber of Melrose City Hall, 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA. Completed Applications and Required Income Documentation must be received, not postmarked, by 2:00 PM on July 9th, 2015. The Lottery will be held on July 22nd 2015 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 617.782.6900x1 or go to: www.s-e-b.com/lottery Applications and Information also available at the Melrose Public Library on 69 West Emerson Street (Hours: M-Th 10-9, F-Sa 10-5, Su 2-5). 12 Sampan FEATURES May 8, 2015 Cathay Pacific launches direct service between Hong Kong and Boston Pie Polat, founder of the Uyghur Kitchen food truck. It is the only Uyghur food truck in the nation. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Food truck brings authentic Uyghur food to Boston By Ling-Mei Wong Food truck Uyghur Kitchen celebrated its first year in Boston this April. As the only Uyghur food truck in America, founder Payzulla “Pie” Polat is thrilled to showcase his native cuisine. “People think it’s ‘Yogurt’ Kitchen instead of ‘wee-gur’ Kitchen,” Polat said. “They ask if we’re Greek.” The Uyghur people of China’s Xinjiang province are a Turkic minority among a Han population. Xinjiang’s remote northwest corner borders Mongolia and India, making it a key route on the Silk Road. Polat’s menu includes lamb and chicken kebab, paired with salad, rice pilaf and nan wraps— similar to Greek gyros. “For our lamb, we don’t add as much seasoning and marinate it to let the meat shine through,” Polat said. He sources organic halal meat from Australia and New Zealand for the best flavor. Uyghur Kitchen came from Polat’s nostalgia for his hometown flavors. He grew up in Urumqi and joined rock band Gray Wolf when he was 15. As a bassist, Polat toured globally with Gray Wolf. Polat came to Los Angeles in 2008 to study music, later moving to Boston to study music production and engineering at Berklee College of Music. He hankered for a taste of home and looked into the food business. “Everybody has to eat and you get tired of burgers, sushi,” Polat said. “Food is a unique and positive way to introduce culture to people.” Polat’s daytime hours depends on the truck’s location. At night, he plays bass for jazz rock band Background Orcs, which performs up to 25 gigs a year. He also is the proud father of two, sharing child care responsibilities with his mother and wife. “I have a busy schedule, but it’s fun,” Polat said. “Life is good.” Uyghur Kitchen Locations: Clarendon and Boylston Street, Sunday and Monday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prudential Belvidere, Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Website: http://uyghurkitchen.com/ Representatives from Boston, Massport and Cathay Pacific Airlines cut cake to celebrate Cathay Pacific’s first round-trip flight from Hong Kong to Boston on May 2. (Left to right) Tom Owen, senior vice president Americas of Cathay Pacific Airways; Kenneth Brissette, director of tourism, sports and entertainment of The City of Boston; Todd Smith, director of aviation operation at Logan International Airport; John Slosar, chairman of Cathay Pacific Airlines; Fawwad Toor, airport services manager for Cathay Pacific Airlines at Logan International Airport. (Image courtesy of Jennifer Li.) Wah Lum Kung Fu 45th anniversary Wah Lum Kung Fu celebrated its 45th anniversary on May 2 at John Hancock Hall. Performers came from all over the United States and the world to demonstrate dragon dance, lion dance, weapon forms and fighting sets. Grandmaster Pui Chan (bottom left) concluded the evening with a demonstration of the Wah Lum Praying Mantis System. (Image courtesy of Maia Kennedy of www.maiakphotography.com.) 0 7 Now Multi-industry Ever Dream about Owning Job Fair your Own Beautiful Home in Wellesley ? Thursday, May 14, 2015 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center 1350 Tremont St. Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 d! ol %S Your New Home in Wellesley A Safe, Sound, Wise Investment The Best Townhome Value in Wellesley - Pricing from $535,000. • Complete, submit, and print out on-line registration for faster entrance to job fair! 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