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A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE 1989
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021
YEAR 33
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Art for Art’s Sake Abstract art dominates newest exhibit at John O’Lague Galleria
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Time for Change
Proposed Sheriff’s office Oversight Committee to be discussed next week
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Helping Hands
Nominations now open for H.A.R.D. Community Service Awards
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COVID
REDISTRICTING
Omicron Cases in County
CV Sees Minimal Changes
By Michael Singer
CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
Twelve people in Alameda County are among those contracting the latest version of the coronavirus, local health officials said last Friday in a statement. Five of the cases are linked to a November 27 wedding in Wisconsin, which one of these individuals attended upon return from international travel. A State lab used genomic sequencing to identify the five infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant, which is now being detected around the country and the world. Genomic sequencing data is not yet available for all 12 cases. “These individuals are between the ages of 18-49. see COVID, page 10
PHOTOS BY LINDA SANDSMARK
Making Spirits Bright
BAYWOOD COURT LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAYS Santa and his elf danced in front of a giant Christmas tree at Baywood Court senior living center last Friday, to the accompaniment of the Tinseltones singers.
SEE STORY ON PAGE 4
By Mike McGuire
CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
Castro Valley sees few changes in the new Alameda County supervisorial districts set by the Board of Supervisors every ten years following the census, but some neighboring communities were combined differently into districts. The board voted at a December 2 online meeting to adopt a final map, identified as the “A” map. Aftercounty staff is expected to make minor technical changes, the map still needs a first vote to accept it and then a formal vote to formally pass the map, scheduled for December 14. The first vote was scheduled to be held last night after we went to press. see REDISTRICTING, page 10
50 Years for Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church By Michael Singer
years with three, fundamental qualities: faith, love, and CASTRO VALLEY FORUM humility,” said Father Nikolaos In 1971, polyester clothing Bekris. and long natural hair were the The festivities began on Nostyles for men and women. vember 12 with a ‘70s-themed The Super Bowl was played on Youth Night, led by Youth artificial turf for the first time Director Anna Teodosiadis, and Marvin Gaye released his where more than 30 young single “What’s Going On.” (and young at heart) people It was also the first year that boogied-down to the top hits of Resurrection Greek Orthodox the decade, played games and Church opened its doors to the broke open a disco-ball pinata. Castro Valley community. The event also included filling a time capsule with pictures, Now, 50 years later, the church’s community assembled current-day memorabilia, and predictions for the next for its golden milestone with a weekend full of celebrations 50 years when the capsule is and to look toward a new and opened in 2071. exciting future. More than 300 people at “Like the early Christians, tended the Gala Celebration on the people of our parish have November 13. The event insee CHURCH, page 3 accomplished much over 50
PHOTOS COURTESY OF RENEE TAYLOR
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (pictured left to right): Rev. Father Nikolaos Bekris, Liz Levy, Marina Johannes, George Efstathiou, Nicolette Efstathiou, Jessica Wallner, Karen Ries, Christine Psefteas, Renée Taylor, Anna Teodosiadis, Gary Wallner. Kneeling: Ray Akkawi, and Lou Evans.
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