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CASTRO VALLEY FORUM ministry program in town. Hearne, an avid coffee drinker, also enjoys fshing and reading in his spare time. And while he didn’t initially think of himself as an admin istrator, longtime Redwood Christian School superinten dent Bruce Johnson mentored Hearne to be his replacement in 2016. “He called me into his offce one afternoon, and we began talking. My wife Megan and I prayed about it and decided it was the right thing to do. So, I met with the superintendent weekly and we began to map out the Redwoodtransition.”Christian Schools is a highly rated, private, Chris tian school with two campuses. The elementary school campus and administration offces are in Castro Valley on Redwood Road. The combined middle school and high school campus is in San Lorenzo. The schools currently serve 712 students in grades between pre-Kindergar ten to 12th Grade with a stu dent-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. Tu ition is $12,909 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 95% of students from Redwood Christian school go on to attend a 4-year college, Hearne said. Some favor Christian colleges such as Azusa Pacifc and Biola University, but a good number of graduates are accepted into UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UCLA.“One of our life students— what we call a student that has been with us since kinder garten—Xander Russell was accepted to Stanford University see HEARNE on back page

The Castro Valley Trojans opened up their 2022-23 season at home against the Foothill Falcons of Pleasanton. Fans cheered the team as they charged through their infatable arch before the game. Unfortunately, the Varsity boys lost the non-conference game by a score of 49-6. The Trojans' only points came late in the 4th Quater with a 1-yard quarterback sneak into the end zone. The point-after attempt failed. Castro Valley will host the Dublin High School Gaels on Sept. 2. See more photos online at: mycvforum.com

Alameda County Super visor Nate Miley hosted a virtual town hall meeting last Wednesday to discuss with experts how to right the his torical wrongs waged against black, indigenous, and other people of color—a term Miley collectively calls BIPOC. The meeting is the frst in a series of public forums on the civil rights issue of reparations, which includes providing equi ty and opportunity for families of former slaves who were blocked socially and fnancial ly through gerrymandering and redlining as well as through discriminatory policies in po licing and criminal justice.

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A few years later, Dr. Hearne converted that love of teaching students into getting a master’s degree in Arts in Edu cational Leadership, beginning his long tenure at Redwood Christian Schools. “I love the Castro Valley community. It’s got the feel of home,” he Originallysaid.from the central valley city of Porterville, Calif., Hearne’s parents were both teachers. His father taught for more than 30 years in public schools. His mother taught for fve years in junior high schools while raising the family and starting a Christian

When Dr. Al Hearne moved to Castro Valley with his wife and family in 2002, he said he never imagined that one day he would be shaping the lives of the students who live here. “I was working on my master’s degree in Divinity, focused on the writings of Paul the Apostle when we arrived,” Dr. Hearne told the Forum. “I got a job at Redwood Christian and really enjoyed teaching 7th Grade English and 8th Grade Math. The middle school students are so much fun and asked insightful questions. And if you need to get on to them if they’re misbehaving in class, they’re respectful.”

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A little further down the road, they are looking forward to the return of such popular events as the Castro Valley Light Parade, the Cherryland FamFest, Showtime San Lorenzo, Student Citizens Awards, and Local Heroes see CHAMBER on page 5

Dr. Al Hearne: Shepherding Students to Success

By Mike McGuire

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022 NO. 35YEAR 34 A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE 1989 CASTRO VALLEY FORUMCASTRO VALLEY FORUM FORUM WWW.MYCVFORUM.COM INDEXCalendar.................. 10 Classifed Ads ............ 8 Crosswords ............... 9 Homes ........................ 6 Horoscope ................. 6 Obituaries ................ 11 Opinions .................. 11 Our Town .................... 3 Sheriff’s Reports ........ 5 Weather ....................... 2 NEWS Keim on the Team Paul Keim announced as newest hire to CVEA Chamber of Commerce Page 2 NEWS Tiny Art Castro Valley Library’s Tiny Art exhibit opens tomorrow Page 10 NEWS INSIDE YOUR Hot Wheels Dozens of classic cars paraded the Boulevard this past Saturday night Page 3

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The Castro Valley & Eden Area Chamber of Commerce is back from the pandemic and working to help local business es thrive, Chamber president Julie Sumiki and newly hired Executive Director Gary Slate told the Castro Valley Rotary at its August 23 meeting. Next month’s Fall Festival is a big kickoff of their greatly expanded public presence, adds President-Elect Todd An glin. The Fall Festival returns, after two years off for COVID, on Saturday and Sunday, Sep tember 10-11.

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Are you jealous of kids buy ing their shiny new folders? You can go back to school too. If you are a life-long learner, Castro Valley Adult & Career Education (CVACE) has an array of new courses to help you stay ﬂexible and relevant. What’s your goal? Your health- CVACE offers affordable access to nutrition and ﬁtness experts. Regain the fun of high school and take “Volleyball” for adults. If you are looking for something more mindful, try “Yang/Yin Yoga” and “Chair Yoga” along with “Pilates, Power and Posture.”

By Linette Escobar SPECIAL TO THE FORUM Kids Back in School, How About You?

Your brain- Researchers have found that learning an other language improves brain function at any age. Plus, it helps you order good food and make friends when you travel. Take conversational Spanish or beginning Chinese. There’s even a nutrition class “Better Brain Health with Whole Food Nutrition” taught by a nutrition and herbal therapist. Your creative side- Have you always wanted to play piano? CVACE offers “Piano 101” and “Piano 102.” Musi cians can also join Community Band, Orchestra and Swing Band to share your talent with the community. Your DIY side- CVACE of fers an exciting “Your Home” home improvement series with a licensed contractor. Learn the basics of keeping your home running smoothly. Maybe your preferred tools are sugar and butter? Take a baking class like “Irresistible Creme Puffs and Eclairs” with the former owner of Swiss Delices. Your English language skills- Are you a non-native speaker who has a high level of English but still doesn’t feel comfortable in job or college environments? If so, there are new advanced classes including “Career Exploration and Communication Skills” and “Advanced ESL Bridge” to prepare students for college classes. There are also career training classes taught by Chabot Instructors with lan guage support from the adult school. Your career- In addition to community interest classes, CVACE also offers short-term certiﬁcate programs in EKG Technician, Clinical Medical Assisting, Wastewater Oper ations, as well as computer skills classes and notary public training. Whatever your interest, visit www.cvadult.org or contact Castro Valley Adult & Career Education at (510) 886-1000.

mycvforum.com MISSNEVERANISSUE! GUESS WHAT? YOU CAN NOW DOWNLOAD THE FORUM AS A PDF! 8 NEW CHAMPIONSHIP PICKLEBALL COURTS • Pickleball & Pro Tennis lessons available Located on corner of 1881 Astor Dr. & Lake Chabot Rd., San Leandro Monthly Dues for Families = $259 Membership includes the whole family up to 6 members. Lockers $10.Monthly Dues for Singles = $248 Check Out Our Website. Look for All Features & Beneﬁts. WWW.BOVSWIM.COM COMMIT YOUR FAMILY TO BE FIT! $300 (Family) $150 (Single) Join Our Club Where Everyone Knows Your Name. Be A Part Of Something! When you join early and pay your rst month’s dues. Subject to change without notice. O er exp. 9/30/22 SEPTEMBER FREE WE ARE FAMILY ORIENTED COME VISIT OR LOOK ON LINE Your membership includes: 7 Free Yoga classes • 8 Free Aqua Group Exercise Classes • 40 other indoor, outdoor & Zoom exercise classes • Kid Fit Swimming 82 degree Lap Pool • Pickleball • Tennis • Baby Pool 86 degrees (2ft to 3ft) • 2 ea BBQ Cooking & Dining Areas with 20 picnic / Dining Tables • Full Gym Free Weights • Treadmills • ellipticals • Indoors & Outdoors Gyms • Men’s & Women’s Showers • Steam Room & 2 ea Saunas • Social Gatherings • Professional Massage is available • Ice Cream Sold Daily • Free Bath & Gym Towels loaned • Free Coffee and Tea Bar all hours • Basketball and Ping Pong • Initiation DISCOUNT Save $250-$500 CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS Almanac Moon Phases HighWednesdaySunny81°Low56° Thursday Partly Partly Cloudy High 88° Low 62° HighSaturdaySunny94°Low69° HighSundaySunny95°Low 70°HighFridaySunny88°Low 65° Past Week’s Rain: 00.00 Season To Date: 16.06 Normal To Date: 15.64 Season Average: 16.00 Castro Valley Weather August 31 - September 4, 2022 Sun sets at 7:37 p.m. today, rises at 6:38 a.m. Thursday. Sep17 Sep24Sep2 Sep9 As the Community Educator with California Council of the Blind (CCB), I work every day with our chapters across the state to bring awareness to quality of life CCB’sprojects.mission is to increase the independence, security, equality, and quality of life for the Blind and Low Vision communities and all California residents. I encourage every Californian to take advantage of programs like Power Saver Rewards (PSR). PSR encourages lower non renewable energy consumption to avoid costly power outages and to provide rebates for consumers who adopt clean energy practices. In shifting energy usage outside of peak hours between (4:00pm 9:00pm), we can do our part to mitigate climate related weather extremes by adopting energyJamesmindfulness.Collins,California Council of the Blind “Why Power Saver Rewards Encourages a Cleaner, Safer California for All”

Paul brings experience in marketing, website develop ment, fundraising, social media strategy, and event execution. Through his activities with Smalltown Society, he provid ed opportunities for musicians, artists, actors, comedians and more in Castro Valley. He was part of First Presbyterian/s successful effort to save the Chabot Theater as a communi ty resource.“Iamexcited to be part of the Chamber,” said Paul. “In a town with no city government, the Chamber ﬁlls a lot of that need in helping businesses navigate the County processes and resources and excel. I am looking forward to helping them build the business community and the whole community.” For more information on the Chamber, please check out their website: edenareachamber.com/.https://www.

Paul Keim will become the new Membership Coordinator for the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce. Paul is well-known for his work with Smalltown Society, The Chabot, and First Presby terian“WeChurch.arehappy to welcome Paul,” said Chamber Executive Director Gary Slate. “Member ship is one of our biggest goals this year in the entire Eden Area, and I know Paul will help us quickly grow.”

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• September 5th - Labor Day - CVSan Ofﬁces are Closed.

In an earlier plea agreement, Blancas admitted that from about April through September 2020 he enticed a 15-year-old girl to make and send him more than 100 pornographic photographs and videos of herself.Inaddition to the prison term, the sentencing judge-United States District Judge Vince Chhabria--imposed a ten-year term of supervised release on Blancas following incarceration.

tion to prevent violence against Asian and Paciﬁc Islander residents. Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley issued a statement offering condolences, condemning the violence, and calling on Oakland city leaders to address the “lawlessness.”“As a longtime Oakland resident, I am very disappointed in the Oakland City Council President and Councilmembers for their failure to ensure public safety in this City as a core responsibility of City government!”Xu’sCastro Valley ofﬁce is on Lake Chabot Road. Dr. Lili Xu

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PleaseWeek. note the above meeting schedule is subject to change. All CVSan Board and Committee meetings are open to the public. For complete meeting details and additional information about CVSan’s services, programs, and events, please visit cvsan.org

CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT CVSan Office: (510) 537-0757 Sewer Emergencies: (510) 506-5821

Dozens of classic cars, roadsters, motorcycles, and tricked-out hot rods paraded up and down Castro Valley Boulevard this past Saturday night. Even more vehicles lined the streets on display for the hundreds of people that sho ed up to en oy. This year’s e ent mar s the ﬁrst time since the pandem ic that people came out to celebrate. The California Highway Patrol, the Alameda County Sheriff’s fﬁce and ire Department helped support the e ent and provided family activities. See many mycvforum.com BY JARED DARLING

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• September 8th - CVSan Community Advisory Committee Meeting.

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Oakland Police are looking for leads in the murder of Dr. Lili Xu, an East Bay dentist who had ofﬁces in Oakland and Castro Valley. Xu, 60, was murdered in broad daylight in Oakland’s Little Saigon neighborhood on Sunday, August 21 around 2 p.m. Police say Xu was shot near the corner of 5th Avenue and East 11th Street in an attempted robbery. Surveillance footage released to the public shows a white Lexus pulling alongside her Mercedes. Three gunshots could be heard along with Screams. Friends and family held a vigil for Xu last Monday. She was remembered as a huge fan of ballet. Xu leaves behind her longtime boyfriend and her 32-year-old son. Xu’s death raised is renewing calls for ac-

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Robert Blancas, 35, was one of four people arrested in connection with a scheme to destroy records related to the murder of a federal Protective Security Officer (PSO) and the shooting and wounding of another PSO at the Oakland federal building on May 29, 2020. Blancas and his co-defendants were active members of the “Grizzly Scouts,” a militia group connected to the “boogaloo” movement, according to a statement by US Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan. Jessie Rush, 29, of Turlock; Simon Ybarra, 23, of Los Gatos; and Kenny Miksch, 21, of San Lorenzo were previously sentenced on May 5, 2022. Rush, Ybarra, and Miksch each remain in federal custody. Last year, the four men admitted guilt to conspiring with other Grizzly Scouts members to destroy the records of their interactions and communications because they foresaw authorities would investigate and prosecute a fellow Grizzly Scout’s participation in the May 2020 shooting. Blancas, who oversaw the group’s security and intelligence, admitted he destroyed computer files regarding many internal details of the Grizzly Scouts’ operation.“Robert Blancas and his three co-defendants conspired to cover up the murder of a federal officer. Not only was Blancas convicted of obstruction of justice, he was also convicted of the heinous crime of enticing a juvenile to make child pornography,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan. “Either of these crimes on their own would have been very significant, high-priority cases for the FBI. The broad nature of his criminal offenses demonstrates that Robert Blancas was a threat to society. The combined sentence of greater than ten years in federal prison prevents him from continuing to harm our community.”

• September 6th - CVSan Regular Board Meeting.

• September 12thCVSan Business Services Committee Meeting.

• September 15th - CVSan Communications Committee

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The Department of Justice announced last Monday that a Castro Valley man was sentenced to 126 months in prison for obstructing justice and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity.

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Measure B and Measure BB Funded Programs and Projects

Additional information is available at www.AlamedaCTC.org or at Alameda CTC’s o ces at 1111 Broadway, Suite 800, Oakland, CA, 94607, including the 2000 Measure B and 2014 Measure BB Expenditure Plans, this annual report, agency compliance audits and reports, and Annual Financial Reports.

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Alameda CTC is responsible for administering the Measure B and Measure BB transportation sales tax measures. In FY2020-21, Measure B revenues for Alameda CTC totaled $170.5 million, and audited expenditures totaled $149.3 million. Measure BB revenues totaled $170.7 million, and audited expenditures totaled $175.8 million in FY2020-21.1

Summary of Revenues and Expenditures

PROJECTS In FY2020-21, Alameda CTC expended $23.8 million of Measure B funds and $76.9 million of Measure BB funds on capital projects for transportation infrastructure improvements, such as BART rail modernization and improvements, express lanes, highway and transit improvements, local street and road enhancements, intermodal projects and other local projects.

Independent Watchdog Committee Activities

FY2020-21 Measure BB Project and Program Expenditures

IWC members performed the following activities from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

PROGRAMS In FY2020-21, Alameda CTC expended $97.1 million in Measure B funds and $95.9 million in Measure BB funds on local streets and roads, mass transit, special transportation for seniors and people with disabilities, bicycle and pedestrian safety and other grants.

• Issues Identiﬁcation Process: IWC members may request and receive information if they have concerns regarding Measure B and Measure BB expenditures. In FY2020-21, the topic of long-range surface transportation planning in Alameda County was addressed using this process.

FY2020-21 Measure B Project and Program Expenditures

I By Kevin Koo SPECIAL TO THE FORUM 5OTH ANNIVERSARY OF CV GREEK FESTIVAL PHOTO COURTESY OF RENÉE TAYLOR Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church once again transformed itself into a mini-Greece for its 50th Anniversary Castro Valley Greek Festival. More pho tos from the event on page 10 or see many more photos at: mycvforum.com Alameda CTC • 1111 Broadway, Suite 800, Oakland, CA 94607 • 510.208.7400 • www.AlamedaCTC.org 20th Annual Independent Watchdog CommitteeReport to the Public FY2020-21 Measure B and Measure BB Sales Tax Activities The Independent Watchdog

n the last article, I dis cussed knowing what you really, really want. Do you know what’s interesting? Out of all the people I come across and talk to, very few people know what they really want. Why is that? I came across a parable that helped bring some light to this question I had. A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form.Out of curiosity, they said: “We must inspect and know it by touch, of which we are ca pable”. So, they sought it out, and when they found it they groped about it. The first per son, whose hand landed on the trunk, said, “This being is like a thick snake”. For another one whose handperson,fan.likeear,reachedhanditsitseemedakindofAnotherwhosewasupon about it? Maybe you thought someone was a bad person when they were just having a bad day. Maybe you thought this attractive person was interested in you when they weren’t? The second example hurts, not that I’ve experienced it. There are a couple of takeaways that I think are worth considering. The first one is more obvious, and that’s for us to try to see the bigger picture. In your life, have you ever experienced something that felt bad in the moment, but after a few years, you realized it was nothing? Or maybe it was because of that bad thing that something good happened to you? I remember when I applied for a behavior analyst job after I got certified. I really thought I got the job, but they didn’t even call me back. I was so upset at first, but see KOO on back page its leg, said, the elephant is a pillar like a tree trunk. The blind man who placed his hand upon its side said the elephant, “is a wall”. Another who felt its tail described it as a rope. The last felt its tusk, stating the elephant is that which is hard, smooth, and like a spear. This parable talks about the importance of context. Each person saw only one portion of the elephant and thought it was the whole. Had they been able to feel the entire elephant, they would have come to a different conclusion.Hasthisever happened to you? Have you ever assumed something about a situation and been completely wrong Committee (IWC) reports its findings annually to the public to ensure appropriate use of sales tax funds and provides oversight by reviewing Measure B expenditures and Measure BB expenditures and performance measures. The IWC does not opine on other funds the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) manages and/or programs. The 20th annual report reviews expenditures and IWC activities during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 (FY2020-21). The full report is available at AlamedaCTC.org/IWC2022Report.

1 Measure BB utilized sales tax funds received in prior years to pay for expenditures.

• Audit and Compliance Report Review: The IWC members review audited ﬁnancial statements and compliance reports, including performance measures, received from Measure B and Measure BB direct local distribution recipients to ensure expenditures comply with the requirements in the applicable Expenditure Plan.

What You See is What You Get

IWC activities include ongoing programs and capital projects monitoring, review of independent audit of Alameda CTC, review of audit and compliance reports from direct local distribution recipients, identiﬁcation of issues with Measure B and Measure BB spending, and development of the IWC annual report to the public.

• Ongoing Programs and Capital Projects Monitoring: The IWC monitors speciﬁc programs, capital projects and issues of concern.

• Annual Report to the Public: Each year, the IWC establishes a subcommittee to develop the annual report to the public regarding Measure B and Measure BB expenditures.

The IWC concludes that 2000 Measure B and 2014 Measure BB tax dollars were spent in accordance with the intent of the two measures during FY2020-21, except as noted in the ﬁndings and recommendations on page 12 of the full report.

Additional Information

• Independent Audit of Alameda CTC: The IWC reviews the independent auditor’s plan for the audit before it begins and reviews the dra audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report regarding Measure B and Measure BB revenues and expenditures.

Scout Troop 708 is chartered by the Castro Valley Rotary Club and meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of By Jennifer J. Petrick SPECIAL TO THE FORUM Troop 708 Eagle Scout candidate Nicholas Hoo and Assistant Scoutmaster Luis Izaguirre go over ﬁne details of a Scout Ser ice ro ect.

THE SIGN OF GROWTH: For Earth Day, the Chamber helped residents celebrate the April 23 grand opening of Sage Park at the Castro Valley Library.

Eagle Scout Project Helps the Homeless

Street Fighting Man Sunday, August 28: at 3:06 p.m., a 38-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault and bat tery. Deputies responded to a call about an altercation at a home on Reading Avenue near Dolores Street. The man was handcuffed and taken into cus tody. The victim was treated at the scene.

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Contempt of Court Friday, August 26: at 12:45 a.m., a 44-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of violating the terms of a court-issued restraining or der. Deputies stopped the man see REPORTS on page 10

forward to reopening their Castro Valley ofﬁce, as well as considering additional ofﬁce space. In addition to hiring Slate as its executive director, the Chamber recently hired a social media coordinator, an events coordinator, and a membership coordinator. The Chamber wants to help new businesses get going as well as help existing ones prosper, said Anglin. “We’ve expanded our Ala meda County partnership and resources to help businesses, including startup businesses, with incubator space, mento ring, and help in navigating processes to open a business or stay in business,” he said.

Monday, August 29: at 1:30 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 38-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of spousal assault and battery, assault with a deadly weapon, and making death threats. The man was at an apartment on Center Street when deputies arrived. Depu ties took the man into custody.

Rape of a Minor Friday, August 26: at 2:30 p.m., deputies arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of rape of a minor, assault, assault on a mi nor, and damaging a cell phone used to call for help. The man was picked up for questioning at the intersection of Wisteria Avenue and Castro Valley Bou levard following a report by the victim. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

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The shelter opens at 6:30 p.m. daily and that’s when Hoo brought all the packs one recent evening. He handed out the packs to folks as they arrived for the evening. One man was happy to have a clean pair of socks, as he’d just arrived from work and didn’t have time to do laundry. Others shared stories of what brought them to the shelter. Hoo said that working with the shelter was at times emo tional, and meeting people he wished to help was definitely the highlight of his project. At their scout meeting the next day, Hoo was able to share the impact they’d made and encouraged the troop to continue to focus on helping others in our communities. For more information on FPCH Resource Center or Shelter, visit firstpreshayward.com/community-outreach, call (510) 634-4750, or email saundrea@fph.com. FPCH is currently in need of blankets. There are five scout troops in Castro Valley. All youth ages 11 to 17 are welcome. To find out more about scouting, go online to Charteredhttps://beascout.scouting.org.bytheCastroValleyRotary,Boy

Domestic Disturbance Friday, August 26: at 9:52 a.m., a 911 call about a loud and ag gressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a home on San ta Maria Avenue near Somerset Avenue. There, they arrested a 55-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family member. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

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The Rotary Club of Castro Valley is committed to sup porting outstanding commu nity programs that align with the goals of Rotary through its Grants Program. Application requirements and procedures are available at www.castrov alleyrotary.org.TheFallGrants Program due date for applications is Sept. 15, 2022. The spring due date for Spring Grants Pro gram is March 15, 2023. The grants range in value up to $1000 for this round. In addition to supporting national and international projects, Grants Chair Dan Willits said “We are thrilled to be able to support some of the terriﬁc organizations that are working to make Castro Valley an even betterPreviouscommunity.”recipients include ArtInc: Art Shows; BBMB: Billy’s Bikes; Eden Medical Center: Fall Prevention Pro gram; Alameda County Sheriff Rhythm Cadets; Castro Valley Sports Foundation: Trail Chal lenge; Ruby’s Place: Shelter Food; Spectrum: To-Go Senior Meals; La Honda Music Camp: Scholarships. The Rotary Club of Castro Valley meets on Tuesdays at noon online and is always searching for individuals who want to make a positive impact. For more info, please visit: CastroValleyRotary.org.

continued from front page Awards. Their popular monthly mixers are also back in person. The Chamber looks forward to growing, and helping businesses grow, in both the Castro Valley and Eden areas, Anglin said. The Chamber, like many businesses, was hit hard by COVID. They shut down their office and reduced their staff. He said, though, that officers and board members continued as unpaid volunteers to help businesses survive the pandemic.“Everybody rolled up their sleeves to do what we could to help support them,” Anglin said.The Chamber sponsored two Facebook pages, Eden Eats and Shop Eden, to let customers know businesses were still open and ready to serve them. Anglin said, “We heard from quite a few businesses that said they wouldn’t have survived without that support.” Less visible to the public were efforts to help businesses qualify for aid to survive the pandemic. The Chamber got businesses in touch with the county and other resources for grants, tax credits, and special pandemic programs. They also provided assistance in navigat ing the restaffingproceduressometimes-complicatedforgettingthataid.Anglinsaidthattheyarenowandlooking

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irst Presbyterian Church of Hayward (FPCH) and Boy Scout Troop 708 joined forces to help homeless men in need of basic necessities on Aug. 15. Eagle Scout candidate Nicholas Hoo developed a service project with his scoutmaster and beneﬁciary, FPCH. His idea was to supply a resource to men who arrive at the church’s shelter. Hoo wanted to provide items in backpacks stocked with new socks, underwear, and toiletries kits. He learned that many donations are often given for women and children, so he decided to focus on the need for men’s items. After gaining approval for his Eagle Scout Service Proj ect, Hoo further planned purchasing and logistical details, raised funding, solicited fellow scout volunteers for assem bly, and managed to deliver 25 backpacks to individuals at the FPCH Shelter at 2490 Grove Way in Castro Valley.

It’s not unusual for Petunias to get leggy. To limit the legginess, trim Petunias after every blooming cycle or as necessary. When you do cut them back, reduce the size of the plants by ﬁfty percent. This will force the lateral shoots and keep the plants compact. I don’t think the yellow leaves are a watering problem. It is typical to water container plants daily when the temperatures are over eighty degrees. However, the water must drain out the bottom of the containers. It would be best if you emptied the saucers of any water; better yet, remove them altogether. If the lower leaves turned yellow, you could make a case that they were in too much shade. However, it’s more like to think that your problem is a nutrient issue if all the leaves are yellow. When the leaf color begins to fade, I will suspect a nitrogen deﬁciency. Nitrogen is the element that makes plants green. Seasonal color in containers requires more fertilizer than those in the ground: nutrients, especially nitrogen, leach out of the soil with every watering. It would be best to fertilize regularly; otherwise, the plants get hungry. One way around this is to fertilize with a time-release plant food like Osmocote. A little bit of nutrients is released with every watering, and it is only applied twice during the growing season. Now is an excellent time to trim/ prune/cut back summer annuals that are getting leggy. There

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A Relationships continue to thrive, but watch for any telltale signs of potential problems. Take needed action now to set things straight, before they become troublesome later.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You might still be a bit reluctant to face up to some less-than-pleasant realities. But, the sooner you accept the facts, the sooner you can set about making some needed changes.

is plenty of time for them to rebloom before the season changes.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Expect to make adjustments, even when things seem locked up and ready to go. But, cheer up: At least one change could lead to something you’ve been hoping for.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Positive factors continue to dominate, following a recent change in both your professional and personal lives. Expect to make contact with someone from your past.

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SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): The good news is that your on-the-job status is improving. The one cautionary note, however, involves a personal situation you might have been ignoring for too long.

Some Discount Brokers Are Headed for the Exits staff to stay afloat during the sudden market slowdown. So far, all of the major companies have announced layoffs (Keller Williams was the latest) and some are discontinuing seller incentive programs they had deployed to maintain a competitive edge. Some renovation-based interest-free ﬁnancing programs that were repayable at the close of escrow are also being discontinued as providers are discovering that the costs of carrying the projects are escalating now that homes are staying on the market longer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): You have lots of inner strength in reserve. Use some of it to resist intimidation from those who might try to impose on your good nature for their own reasons.

My Daylilies will need to be divided this fall. Once I dig up the Daylily clumps, I’d like to use a weed killer to eliminate the tall, wild grass growing between the clumps. How long do I need to wait after I apply the weed killer before replanting?

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Anothermodels.anticipated effect of the new reality will be some Realtors leaving the profession in search of more lucrative careers. As margins dwindle, many agents, especially those with lower numbers of transactions, will not have the income required to continue. This is also a historical pattern that repeats itself every time the market goes through a transition.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): The success of a recent project should do a lot to boost your self-conﬁdence. You might want to check out ways to make that long-deferred bigger and bolder move.

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The combination of higher mortgage rates and the slowdown in economic growth is weighing on the housing market. Home sales continue to decline, prices are moderating, and consumer confidence is low. But, amid waning demand, there are still potential homebuyers on the sidelines waiting to jump back into the market.

Buzz Bertolero is an Advanced California Certiﬁed Nursery Professional. The Dirt Gardener’s website is www.dirtgardener.com, and questions can be sent by email to buzz@dirtgardener.com.

The Castro Valley Forum will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Your powers of persuasion backed up, of course, by your considerable expertise help you to establish your case, even to the most dubious decision-makers in your workplace.

VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): Ease up on the pressure you might be putting on the new person in your life. It takes time for a budding relationship to blossom. Showing them more patience and understanding will help.

Bottom line, although many seem to think Realtors get fat and happy with the classic commission structures, that is simply not the case. The margins are extremely tight and the numbers of agents who actually make the exceptional salaries are very few and far between.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Congratulations. Once again, your sharp Sagittarian “horse sense” helps you work through a complicated situation that would leave most people confused.

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W same companies discover that their ‘innovative models’ do not produce enough income to keep the doors open and so, one by one, they ride off into the sunset and disappear. It is a cyclical pattern I have witnessed a number of times. In this latest market, REX Real Estate was the first to go and now, after raising $100 million just a year ago, Reali just announced they are out as well. At this point, it will simply be a matter of time for others. In addition to these newer companies, established brokerages are also laying off hen the housing market is hot and prices are soaring, all kinds of companies crawl out of the woodwork offering super low or fixed-price commissions, interest-free money for renovations, buy-first sell-later programs and a host of other seller perks. Many of these companies, backed by tech angel investors, view themselves as knights in shining armor riding in to change the way real estate sales are done.Unfortunately, once the market shifts and reality comes home to roost, these

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Plan on indulging yourself in some wellearned good times through much of the week. Then be prepared to face some thought-provoking issues during the next few weeks.

There are many organic and nonorganic, nonselective, herbicides on the market. A nonselective herbicide kills grassy and broadleaf undesirable plants. I would ask the nursery professional at your favorite garden center for a recommendation. Generally speaking, these products work within three to four hours, but they vary with the product. So, I’d wait a day, and you should be okay to replant. There is another way to deal with this problem. Monterey Grass-Getter will control the grass in the existing clumps without harming the Daylilies. Now you can control the unwanted vegetation before dividing the clumps and eliminating the waiting period. After replanting, it is a safe bet that the unwanted grass will return because of the dormant weed seeds in the clumps. To prevent them from germinating, I’d apply a pre-emergent herbicide such as Monterey Weed Stopper or Preem after replanting the clumps.

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I’ve cut back my scraggily Petunia plants because they looked awful. They are planted in containers, growing in full sun, and watered daily. So, I’m at a loss as to why the leaves are yellowish. Are they getting too much water, not enough, or is something else going on?

Additionally, traditional realtors who have historically offered lower commission models as an incentive to sellers are ﬁnding it hard to continue with the diminishing numbers of transactions. As the market shifts, the landscape is changing and we are headed back to more traditional sales

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Workplace stability allows you to continue making progress on your projects. But, don’t ignore your personal life. Spend more quality time with those special folks.

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By Buzz Bertolero

continued from front page enous, and other people of color,” said Miley who oversees District 4 (Oakland, Hayward, Pleasanton, Castro Valley, Ashland, and Cherryland). “While the County, local jurisdictions, and the State have made tremendous steps to support our BIPOC residents, far too many individuals still suffer from the historical impacts of slavery. Over the last ﬁve years, many jurisdictions have begun pursuing reparations efforts for African Americans.”

HAYWARD Total: 25 – Average Price: $922,420 High: $1,775,000 – Low: $385,000 CASTRO VALLEY Total: 8 – Average Price: $1,021,812

Control Powdery Mildew This white powdery disease infects a number of plants including many vegetables, roses, dahlias and zinnias. Spray foliage with a mixture of 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons light horticultural oil and 1 gallon of water, or dust with sulfur at the ﬁrst sign of damage (but do not apply to melons and squash or, during very hot weather, to roses).

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Lawns Plant or replant lawns now through October. Seed will germinate if soil is kept moist, and new sod will bond to the soil quickly. De-thatch and aerate hard-packed soil, fertilize to carry the grass through the winter.

Hall: Reparation Proposals Report

The town hall follows the release of a 500-page report this past June by the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. The interim report recommends creating a state-subsidized mortgage program to guarantee low rates, as well as free health care, free tuition to California colleges and universities, and four-year scholarships for African Americans. A ﬁnal report is due to the California legislature in 2023. During the town hall, members of the State of California’s Reparations Commission as well as representatives from Oakland, Hayward, and San Leandro took turns touting how their groups are addressing their past indiscretions. Examples include state-sanctioned discrimination of residents in Russel City (a historic area within western Hayward), relocation of families to make way for the BART tracks through West Oakland, and San Leandro’s history of racial redlining and blockbusting.

And while each city acknowledges its past, all panelists said their jurisdictions are united in solving the issue, which is being compared to the cooking of a gumbo.

Those strategies are very unlikely to include direct ﬁnancial restitution as payments for harms done considering the budget constraints of all the cities and even the county, according to Darlene Flynn, Oakland’s Director of the Department of Race and Equity. Instead, the collective inﬂuences are focused on providing awareness, inclusion, equity, fostering diversity, and improving opportunity.

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Tomatoes Pinch off new blossoms of tomatoes to force growth into the fruits that have already set. Fruit that sets from now on probably won’t ripen sufﬁciently before cool weather arrives. But let cherry tomatoes continue setting, because they ripen quickly. What to Plant Plant trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcover now while the soil is warm, to encourage the roots to become established before going dormant for the winter. Set them out in the cooler, later afternoon or evening and water them with a mild solution of a balanced fertilizer to promote new root growth and reduce transplant shock. Add mulch to protect roots from late-summer heat.

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“The medicine necessary to address the very serious conditions that our communities are suffering from is a very big pill for us collectively to swallow,” Flynn said, adding that one possible source of funding for reparations could come from taxes levied on the legal marijuana industry, which historically negatively impacted communities of color. Miley said his ofﬁce will be sending out a survey to District 4 residents so the County could gather more information about both the understanding of and need for reparations, as well as what people would like to see done. Another town hall on reparations is tentatively scheduled for later this year.

RECENT HOME SALES Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available 17103 Rolando Avenue 94546: $600,000 [2 BD - 1,086 SF - 1944 17810 Hillside Court 94546: $700,000 [4 BD - 2,195 SF - 1968 20658 Maria Court 94546: $859,000 [3 BD - 1,569 SF - 1994 20117 Center Street 94546: $1,080,000 [3 BD - 1,431 SF - 1964 19249 Stanton Avenue 94546: $1,100,000 [4 BD - 1,459 SF - 1954 20343 Woodbine Avenue 94546: $1,200,000 [3 BD - 1,287 SF - 1949 ]18801 Mount Lassen Drive 94552: $1,310,000 [3 BD - 1,696 SF - 1989 5628 Cold Water Drive 94552: $1,325,500 [3 BD - 1,504 SF - 1965 29612 Mountain Oak Court #63 94544: $385,000 [1 BD - 579 SF12831985Russell Way 94541: $630,000 [4 BD - 1,680 SF - 1952 17947 Haven Street 94541: $660,000 [2 BD - 818 SF - 1942 20255 Concord Avenue #4 94541: $685,000 [3 BD - 1,411 SF - 1990 23052 Avis Lane 94541: $700,000 [3 BD - 1,192 SF - 1918 25112 Belmont Avenue 94542: $715,000 [2 BD - 1,084 SF - 1950 394 Berry Avenue 94544: $730,000 [3 BD - 1,128 SF - 1930 640 Staley Avenue 94541: $800,000 [2 BD - 1,272 SF - 2012 1839 Sally Creek Circle 94541: $800,000 [2 BD - 1,640 SF - 1979 722 City Walk Place #8 94541: $800,000 [3 BD - 1,361 SF - 2002 2230 Romey Lane 94541: $830,000 [2 BD - 1,150 SF - 1948 320 Willow Avenue 94541: $830,000 [3 BD - 1,117 SF - 1947 1171 Cotter Way 94541: $868,500 [2 BD - 1,222 SF - 1940 27592 Gainesville Avenue 94545: $875,000 [3 BD - 1,119 SF - 1955 27269 Parkside Drive 94542: $875,000 [3 BD - 1,931 SF - 1978 2009 Jubilee Drive 94541: $925,000 [3 BD - 1,716 SF - 2017 45 Brookstone Way 94544: $960,000 [3 BD - 1,558 SF - 1991 106 Fairway Street 94544: $960,000 [3 BD - 1,161 SF - 1955 25426 Parklane Drive 94544: $1,015,000 [4 BD - 2,119 SF - 2020 23921 Pinnacles Court 94541: $1,025,000 [1,788 SF - 1979 25880 Gushue Street 94544: $1,050,000 [4 BD - 1,739 SF - 1991 2648 Admiral Circle 94545: $1,342,000 [4 BD - 2,377 SF - 2019 27072 Belfast Lane 94542: $1,375,000 [4 BD - 2,171 SF - 1980 314 Brookdale Way 94544: $1,450,000 [4 BD - 2,284 SF - 1999 2700 Spindrift Court 94545: $1,775,000 [4 BD - 3,031 SF - 2005 14767 Harold Avenue #1476 94578: $250,000 [2 BD - 1,179 SF - 1977 845 Castro Street 94577: $800,000 [3 BD - 1,943 SF - 1952 13846 Tortuga Road 94577: $948,000 [5 BD - 1,129 SF - 1961 210 Lorraine Boulevard 94577: $1,165,000 [3 BD - 1,574 SF - 1940 2165 Bradhoff Avenue 94577: $1,175,000 [4 BD - 1,812 SF - 1946 769 Oakes Boulevard 94577: $1,320,000 [2 BD - 1,627 SF - 1953 179 Loma Verde Drive #40 94580: $500,000 [3 BD - 1,010 SF920 Lynn Court 94580: $625,000 [3 BD - 1,048 SF - 1950 886 Hacienda Avenue 94580: $735,000 [3 BD - 1,051 SF - 1947 340 Via Coches 94580: $850,000 [4 BD - 1,552 SF - 1944 610 Tulsa Street 94580: $875,000 [3 BD - 1,218 SF - 1950 1656 Via Lobos 94580: $900,000 [3 BD - 1,465 SF - 1955 17427 Via Carmen 94580: $925,000 [4 BD - 1,559 SF - 1953 High: $1,325,500 – Low: $600,000 SAN LEANDRO Total: 6 – Average Price: $943,000 High: $1,320,000 – Low: $250,000 SAN LORENZO Total: 7 – Average Price: $772,857 High: $925,000 – Low: $500,000

“One of our interviewees used the metaphor of reparations as a gumbo. He said that gumbo ingredients will tend to vary by region and by availability,” said Amy Ferguson, a UC Berkeley graduate student of the Goldman School of Public Policy, who is helping Oakland with its reparations program. “Reparations should be local, dependent on the local histories and the local conditions. He said reparations shouldn’t come from only one ingredient; you know. It needs multiple strategies.”

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Thurs., October 6 Annual Teacher of the Year Awards You are invited to attend the 33rd Annual Alameda County Teacher of the Year Awards on Thursday, October 6, from 7 to 9 pm at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Bring your colleagues, friends and family to acknowledge 18 inspiring educators at this 33rd annual event honoring teachers throughout Alameda County. Tickets are $15 for adults and free for students. For more information and a link to purchase tickets, please visit: mycvforum.com/events

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Sat., September 24 An Asian Indian Journey Explore an inclusive collection of stories from Desi (Indian) voices across Silicon Valley. Contribute your unique voice by participating as well. Join us at the Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave on Saturday, September 24 from 2 pm to 3 pm.

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Controlled Substances Friday, August 26: at 12:19 a.m., deputies pulled over and arrested a 42-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspi cion of driving with an inval id license and possession of a controlled drug and related par aphernalia. The man was also found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Deputies stopped the man at the intersec tion of Center Street and Castro Valley Boulevard. They veri ﬁed his identiﬁcation and took the man to Santa Rita Jail.

Reports: Wanted Arsonist Arrested

Sat., September 10 ara e ale enefits oro ti ist A Garage Sale benefiting Soroptimist International of the East Bay will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8 am to 3 pm. The location of the sale will be 3841 Somerset Avenue in Castro Valley. The sale will feature clothing, housewares, furniture, appliances and electronics. Proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of the East Bay. Drop off donations (except pillows, soiled or damaged articles) on Friday, Sept. 9th from 1 pm to 5 pm. For more information, please call Lynn Levin at (510) 593-7377.

The Castro Valley Library is featuring an exhibit of tiny art submitted by over 70 contributors in response to our call for submissions. Community members aged 13 and over were invited to create small artwork to be displayed as part of this exhibit. Visit the library September 1 through 30 to view these tiny works of art in the lobby display cases. The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is wheel chair accessible. Automobile parking will be limited at the library for this event. We will be maintaining social distancing practices and following all local health precautions and guidelines. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Alameda County Library property. For more information, please call the Library at 510-667-7900, or see Events at: castro-valley-events/https://aclibrary.org/location/

Tues., September 6

Sat., September 17 Street Eats & Makers Market

continued fro a e outside a business on Redwood Road near the Boulevard after the manager called to report the man was inside a 100-foot ra dius of the store. Deputies veri ﬁed the man’s identity and took him into custody.

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Wanted Arsonist Arrested Thursday, August 25: at 5:30 a.m., a 37-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. Depu ties caught up with the man at Eden Medical Center on Lake Chabot Road after he was identified by hospital security. The man had been previously charged with arson. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. Traffc Stop Ends in Arrest Wednesday, August 24: at 1:19 p.m., deputies pulled over and arrested a 52-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was traveling on Red wood Road near Grove Way when deputies stopped him for a traffic violation and made a positive identification on the warrant. The man had been previously charged with driv ing without a mandatory device to check his breath for alcohol and driving with a suspended license. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. Assault and Battery of Elderly Person Monday, August 22: at 12:56 a.m., a 26-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery, assault on an elderly person, possession of stolen property, and violating the terms of a re straining order. Deputies were called to a home on Pineville Circle near Princeton Place to investigate a call about an in truder. The suspect was hand cuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

Castro Valley Greek Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church once again transformed itself into a mini-Greece for its 50th Anniversary Castro Valley Greek Festival. Hundreds of people came to the three-day event (August 19-21) to enjoy live music, artisanal crafts, and of course the best Greek food outside of Athens. Celebrating more than 50 years in the East Bay, the Resurrection parish consists of more than 200 families. Parish leaders point out that the community is unique because of its multi-ethnic background and small size. See many more photos at: mycvforum.com

Presented by Mantra Roy, Ph.D., MLIS, Librarian @ the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Library. Dr. Roy serves on the Board of Directors of FORCE 11 and the International Advisory Committee, SALIS (India). Learn more at: aclibrary.org and https://tiny.sjsu. edu/desisspeak. These events are free. No registration is required.

Sat., September 24 Wine & Equine Fundraiser SonRise Equestrian Foundation will be hosting its annual Wine & Equine fundraiser on September 24 at 5:30 pm at Blackhawk Country Club in Danville. This year’s fundraiser, “Beyond Boundaries,” will celebrate the possibilities for children with special needs to go beyond the boundaries of their challenges, learning new levels of what they can achieve. ABC7’s Mike Nicco will emcee the event and there will be a live auction with Frank Hanna. The event will have dinner, games, line dancing, and a complimentary photo booth with SonRise’s miniature horses, Blackie and Windy. Wine will be provided by Wente Vineyards. To purchase event tickets or learn more about SonRise, go to SonRiseKids.org

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For yummy food, live music, and fun shopping, come to Street Eats & Makers Market on Saturday, September 17th from 10 am to 3 pm at FirstPres Hayward, located at 2490 Grove Way in Castro Valley. The event will benefit Everyone Deserves, a social enterprise of FirstPres, that works to create dignified income for the unhoused community because everyone deserves an opportunity for a better life. We’re excited and hope you’ll join us at our event that will spotlight local makers, Food Truck Mafia, and live music brought to you by Small town! If you are a local maker, crafter, small brand or artist, register at isward.com/makers-market.www.firstpreshayRegistrationfeeonly$25!

CV Rotary Hosts Greg Bollar Greg Bollar, assistant district attorney for Alameda County, will describe the criminal justice system in the County. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Can yon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud. com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at castrovalleyrotary.org.

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A rosary vigil will be held at Santos & Robinson Mortuary in San Leandro on Wednesday, August 31 at 5:00pm. The interment ceremony will be held at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hayward on Thursday, September 1 at 10:00am. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made in Joan’s name to St. Leander Catholic Church or Vascular Cures, a non-profit vascular disease research organization in Redwood City.

On Monday, August 22, 2022, Joan Grazzini of San Leandro passed away peacefully at the age of 87. Born in Oakland on December 27, 1934, to John and Genevieve Borghelli, Joan met and married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Grazzini in 1962 in San Leandro. With Bob, her husband of 41 years, Joan went on to live a rewarding life and enrich the lives of many. Their house became a central location for regular gatherings for neighbors, family, and so many friends. A committed caregiver, Joan dedicated much of her spare time to caring for her family. Her kind nature made her the perfect Nonna to her 6 grandchildren whom she adored with all of her heart. Like many Italian Nonnas she was always prepared to share a cookie or some ice cream with her grandchildren whenever she saw them.

Patricia Mae Christensen

Our beautiful mom, Bernice Ferguson, passed away on August 3, 2022, with all of us by her side. Mom started her life on Vasco Road in Livermore, CA, where she had ﬁve sisters (Sis, Barbara, JoAnn, Diana, and Judi) and one brother (Duke). She attended Green Elementary School and graduated from Livermore High School. Her ﬁrst job was at the Veteran’s Hospital in Livermore where she met her future sister-in-law, Jeanie, who introduced her to our dad, Bob, the love of her life. Mom and Dad married on August 26, 1951, and started their life in Hayward, CA, eventually building a home in Palomares Canyon in Castro Valley in 1961 where they raised four children. What a wonderful life they provided for us. Mom encouraged our dad in establishing the very successful Ferguson Welding Service for which she managed the bookkeeping for a number of years. 4-H was a big part of our lives, especially our pig and sheep projects and the fair. Mom and Dad were very supportive of us and anything we wanted to do. Family was everything to Mom and Dad, and we were blessed to have a large one at that, with lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. Great memories were had at family reunions at our home where we would all gather.

Caroline Ellen Gallegos February 17, 1932 ~ August 8, 2022

Mom and Dad also formed many close, long-lasting friendships with our Palomares Canyon neighbors and shared many fun activities and trips with all of them. Mom was a stay-at-home mom for many years but went back to work for San Lorenzo Uniﬁed School District where she worked for 22 years, the last 14 at San Lorenzo Adult Schoolwhere she made many long-lasting friendships.

Mom faithfully attended Transfguration Catholic Church in Castro Valley where she and dad were members for 61 years.

December 27, 1934 ~ August 22, 2022 5th Annual Day on the Greens Beneﬁting Youth Sports and Local Community Organizations

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Jay Havlik Espitallier, 70, of Concord, California, passed away unexpectedly on August 17th. He passed away in his home due to a chronic medical condition. Jay was born and raised in Fresno, California moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in his 20’s. He proudly worked as a brakeman, conductor and union representative with Southern Paciﬁc Railroad and Amtrak for many years. Jay retired from the Castro Valley Uniﬁed School District in 2019 and while there enjoyed a stint as California School Employee Association (CSEA), Chapter 52 President.

Jay loved coaching youth baseball, playing and watching golf, pruning his roses, ﬁshing for sturgeon, camping with the family, photography (winning several awards), cruising to Alaska, noodling on his guitar and had hoped one day to hike the Paciﬁc Crest Trail.

Patricia Christensen of San Leandro, born and raised in Oakland passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022 at the age of 90. Pat was retired from a distinguished 36 year career in elementary education with the Oakland Unified School District, Pat taught at Franklin and Kaiser elementary schools and was a reading specialist at Lockwood and E. Morris Cox Schools. At Cox, she went on to become curriculum assistant and vice Principal, and then she was appointed principal of Anthony Chabot Elementary. She enjoyed reading, gardening, her two Sealpoint Siamese cats and classic cars. Pat will be dearly missed by her surviving niece Lillian Christensen, great niece Katherine Christensen and two nephews William and Mark Christensen Per Pats wishes there will be no funeral services. For her Memorial Service on Saturday October 15, 2022 please contact Mark at mark.christensen27@yahoo.com

Mom loved her 5 o’clock cocktail but she only had one, toasting our dad every evening.

Preceding Joan in death was her husband of 41 years, Bob, her Brother John Borghelli, and her sister Sylvia Smith. Joan is survived by her daughter Linda Carey, son-in-law Ron Carey, son Paul Grazzini, daughter-in-law Vanessa Grazzini, and grandchildren Joshua Carey, Rachel Carey, Paul Grazzini Jr., Valentina Grazzini, Luca Grazzini, and Violetta Grazzini.

Obituaries

Carol passed peacefully on August 8, 2022, surrounded by family, in her Castro Valley home of 60 years. Carol and her husband Bob shared 73 years of marriage, four children, eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Born in Phippsburg, Colorado, on February 17, 1932, to Daniel and Rose Davis, the second of four children. She moved to San Francisco with her family in 1944, where she and Bob met as neighbors in the Potrero Hill neighborhood. They graduated from Commerce High School and married on December 9, In1949.1962, they bought their home in Castro Valley, near Carol’s sister, where they raised their families together. Carol was an active mom in the Cub Scouts and Little League. She taxied kids everywhere and welcomed everyone into her home. She was the catalyst for many parties, holiday gatherings, and family trips. She was strong, humble, independent, and selfless. She was a devoted Mom, Grandma, and Great-grandma, giving tirelessly of herself. Always close to her siblings, in-laws, and their families, she was a favorite and a second mother to many. She had a 40-year career in food service at the Oakland Coliseum and Arena, a job she loved, retiring in her late 70s. She was an avid A’s fan. She enjoyed all family events, a cold beer, watching her favorite sports teams, a good book, a quick trip to a casino, and the cabin in Tahoe. She was also a long-time parishioner at Transfiguration Catholic Church. She is survived by many, all of whom adored her, including her husband, Robert; sons, Robert (Eva) Gallegos and Ken (Sallie) Gallegos; Grandchildren, Michael (Michelle) Doane and Stacey (David) Sanchez. Rob, Dan, and Tara Gallegos, Chris (Stacy), Ashly, and Alexis Gallegos; nine great-grandchildren, and siblings Clarence Davis and Jean Leasure; along with other extended family and friends. Carol joins her children, Walt Gallegos, Tina Doane, and sister Mary Lou Terry, who left us too soon. She touched many lives in her 90 years and leaves treasured memories in the hearts of those who loved her. Services at Transfiguration Catholic Church Sept. 17, 2022 10:00 am

Bernice Ferguson March 23, 1931 ~ August 3, 2022 Castro Valley

Jay Havlik Espitallier

She leaves behind her children Sandy Wigand (Rob), Robin Gentz (Paul), Robert Ferguson (Lisa), and Janice Brown (Jay), grandchildren Allison Gentz, Jason Wigand (Michelle), Brian Wigand (Jess), Matthew Gentz, Lauren Greenfeld (Bob), Jay Brown Jr. (Aubrey), Jessica Brown (Patrick), Katie Goff (James), and Anthony Ferguson, and great-grandchildren Olive, Toryn, Cal, Ryan, Judah, Drake, Twila, Sydney, Reagan, Ashlynn, Dallas, and Wes. We love you, Mom! Sandy, Robin, Robert & Janice

Jay is survived by son Michael Espitallier and wife Ashley, son Andrew Fischer-Espitallier, brother Dean Espitallier, sisters Rene Mertens, Leah Quinonez, nieces Elan and Desten Mertens, nephew James Espitallier and former spouse Nancy HeEspitallier.waspredeceased by parents Robert Havlik, John Espitallier, Adelaide Engineer, and brother Neal Espitallier. The family held a private service and asks that any donations made in Jay’s honor go towards the Paciﬁc Crest Trail AssoJayciation.inrecent years was probably the happiest when spending time, which he did almost every day with Michael and Ashley’s two dogs, Wallie and Pepper. They really miss him as we all do.

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Joan Grazzini

REDWOOD CANYON GOLF COURSE

Mom and Dad had been married for 64 years when we lost our dad in 2015, just a month before their 65th anniversary. Mom was a very strong woman who lived independently in the Canyon until she died. Anyone who knew her, loved her. Even the garbage collector who she faithfully baked cookies for every Thursday until she died called her “his little buddy.” Mom will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her laughter, her compassion, and her love for her family.

Obituaries

Hearne: Optimistic About the Future

I don’t really believe anyone wants to be angry or rude, but sometimes life situations force you into that state of being. If you fnd yourself in that situation of being stuck in a bad place, please reach out to me and we’ll work on moving forward from that place.

Hopper is 1 year old male husky mix who is playful and enjoys nose-work. Hopper gets along with other dogs and would like a home with teens and adults. His adoption is free Sponsored by SantaCon Hayward. To adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.

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Tony Perez of Castro valley caught this huge 27 lb king salmon fshing off the Marin coast on Aug. 17. He was trolling with anchovy. Congratula tions on your ‘Great Catch’, Tony! Do you have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to share with the community? Please email photo and information to: flesforforum@gmail.com

Kevin Koo coaches people in personal, business, and leadership development while reading about animals with his son. Contact him at coaching@gmail.comkevinkoo

continued from front page on his academic ability alone. It’s a testament to his hard work and the lessons he learned while he was with Redwood Christian,” Hearne said.

As a behavior analyst, I worked with adults with developmental delays in group homes and they had 24/7 staffng. This meant there was staff there all day and night. I used to think the workers were lazy, but then after I got to know them, I found out that many of them had two or even three jobs. It’s not uncommon to hear about people taking naps in their cars in between jobs because they are going from shift to shift. They work three jobs so they can afford the rent for their family, a family they barely see because they’re working all the time.

Myrine enjoys fresh salad and napping. She is a friend ly bunny who has gone with our Volunteer Coordinator to classrooms for Humane Ed ucation. Right now all bunny adoptions are free sponsored by a generous volunteer. To Adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.

I think the most common example would be people in the service industry. Your barista at your local cafe might not have the best attitude, but you may not have been there when they opened the store at 4 a.m. and were harassed by a homeless person or berated by a rude frst customer of the day. They’re still trying to bounce back from that when you came into the store.

The Matt Wilhite Team is proud to sponsor Athletes of the Week CV Soccer Club

Players top row: Elias and Mateo Perez, Francis Boutet, Sam Buizer, Ivan Moran, Johannn Philipos Bottom row: John Henry Edwards IV, Jayden Madrid, Grayson Curtin, Kaleb Abraha and Coach Brendan McManus. Our Athletes of the week are the Castro Valley 2012 Soccer Club Green Team. The boys participated in the Davis Legacy Tournament Series Super Clasico (Summer Edition). The annual summer tourament was held this month on August 13-14. The Green Team played four games in 100-degree weather. They lost to Tiburon Peninsula Soccer 1-0 in the frst bracket but beat Merced United FC 3-1 in their second bracket.Castro Valley then dominated Montclair Soccer Club to a score of 3-1 in the semi fnals and ended up beating Marin FC in a penalty shoot-out taking home frst place in their division.

Koo: PerspectiveJudgment,Shift continued from page 4 that brought me into the tennis coaching world, which then led to starting my own business and becoming a life coach. I would not have the freedom I have, nor the perspective I have if I got that job. I couldn’t see the bigger picture at that moment. The other perspective has to do with how you interact with others. We see a lot of angry, sad, or generally unhappy people these days. When you come across these people, they probably aren’t the nicest or most respectful people. But if you were able to take a few minutes to understand their situation, I think you might re consider your initial judgment.

Surviving COVID Like everyone else, Redwood Christian Schools (RCS) had to be fexible in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, RCS was one of the frst districts to reopen classrooms to hybrid learning. Students were tested frequently, split up into cohorts, and teachers were equipped with protective gear. Hearne chalks up the ability to pivot to in-person learning quickly because they are a smaller district. That summer, the schools ended up hosting 76 separate graduation ceremonies because health regulations only allowed 10 people in a small gatheringHearnespace.notes that because Redwood Christian schools were able to keep in-per son learning for longer than other programs its students did not experience the same levels of learning loss as their public-school peers.

“Our student body is at 70 percent above the national av erage for reading, writing, and mathematics,” Hearne said.

After hearing their stories, my respect for them grew tremen dously.Ipersonally appreciate this parable because it allowed me to become much more under standing of other people’s situ ations and be less judgmental.

Redwood 4H would like to invite you to this year’s open meeting on Thursday, Septem ber 8th, at the Hill and Valley Club 1808 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541, at 7 pm. We will have Project Leaders from many of our fun projects there to show you what is available for your children to enjoy. 4H is available for children ages 5 to 18, and will help your child to learn leadership skills, orga nization, animal information, and just plain fun. Some of our fun projects include, Camping, Hiking, Sheep, Horse, Vet Sci ence, Bird Watching, Cookies, and Cupcake Decorating to name a few. Come and check it out on Thursday, all are welcome.

CV Soccer Club Green Team

Redwood 4H Meeting

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

While RCS operates within Castro Valley, Hearne is quick to point out that Redwood Christian is not in competition with the Castro Valley Unifed School District public schools and that he and CVUSD Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi are often in contact to share learning strategies and admin istration advice. “RCS serves a different set of family needs,” Hearne said. “Every family is looking for what they want out of an educational system for their child. What we’re known for is that we take really good care of kids. Our school culture and climate are similar to that of Castro Valley Unifed in that we’re a big family. Teachers who are here are here because they love kids frst and fore most. Every student is brought into our classroom we believe because God brought them here. And along the way, we teach them amazing academ ics.”In addition to academics, Hearne says he’s proud of the work RCS students do for the community including sup porting the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. “There is not a major event in Castro Valley that you don’t see kids from Redwood Christian participating in and volunteering their time,” Hearne said. “Our kids know how to work. They know how to communicate, they’re polite, and they are not on their phones the entire time. You can assign them a complicated task and they will get it done to the best of their ability.” Hearne says he’s optimistic about the future because of the students who come from Red wood Christian and is always excited when he recognizes parents that he taught bringing their kids to Redwood Chris tian“OneSchools.former student told me he wouldn’t bring his kids anywhere else,” Hearne said.