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Local Costume Designer In Royal Ballet Spotlight By Mike McGuire
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Personal Growth
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What happens to our home loan if a spouse predeceases me?
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Plethos Productions has two opportunities for kids to grow in theatre arts
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Jenna Anderson has always dreamed of working with the Royal Ballet in London, and next month her dreams will come true. The San Leandro native will be flying to London March 15 to design a costume for Royal Ballet principal dancer Yasmine Naghdi, who has drawn critical acclaim for dancing the title role in “Giselle” and Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet,” just before the pandemic hit. Castro Valley-based photographer Brian Bassard plans to make a documentary film about the project. “I am beside myself with excitement for the opportunity! It will be the tutu that she wears for her freelancing gigs worldwide,” said Anderson. PHOTO COURTESY OF REBECCA BENDER She explained that dancers see SPOTLIGHT on page 3 Jenna Anderson with one of her creations.
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Shifting From Pandemic to An Endemic By Michael Singer
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After nearly two years of vaccinations, mask mandates, and social distancing, California is gearing up to treat COVID-19 like influenza or malaria. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom outlined the state’s revised plan to beat the coronavirus and its variants by approaching the virus as an endemic. The governor said he was open to more flexibility in the state’s COVID rules now that nearly 74 percent of Californians ages 5 and up are fully vaccinated and another nearly 9 percent are partially vaccinated. About 55 percent have had booster shots.
Time to Strike Up the Bands, Orchestra By Linda Sandsmark
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Three musical groups are re-starting in Castro Valley following COVID shutdowns, and two are looking for musicians who might like to join them. The Castro Valley Community Band, Castro Valley Orchestra, and Swing Band are under the umbrella of Castro Valley Adult and Career Education (CVACE). All practice weekly in Castro Valley school facilities—following health and safety protocols—and are planning free public performances at CV Center for the Arts (CFA). CV Community Band The Castro Valley Community Band has been playing since the 1950s. It was started by George DeGregori, music
teacher at A.B. Morris Junior High. About 30 people came for the first rehearsal, including school personnel Roy Johnson, Jim Kerr, Bill Hauck, and Lois LaVelle. DeGregori moved to Arizona in 1960, and energetic Tony Morelli became bandleader after a series of interim directors. Following Tony’s sudden passing in 1998, trumpeter Harry Hanover took over to finish the season. Tony’s daughter Kathy Morelli Maier then took up the baton and has been the director ever since. “We have all ages now, from 21 to 94,” says Maier. “If you miss playing your brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY MAIER in a group, this is just the place see STRIKE on page 4 CV Community Band members play with masks on.
What is an Endemic? When a virus breaks out in one concentrated area as COVID-19 did, it’s called an epidemic. When that virus spreads to multiple places outside of that area then it’s referred to as a pandemic. An endemic, by comparison, is a virus that still exists in a community, but it has become manageable as immunity builds. Governor Newsom said the state’s plan will still include quarantines, testing of those who don’t show symptoms, and other precautions, but those choices would be based on multiple “guideposts and measurements” designed to spot new surges and virus variants. Local health care agencies are also preparing to treat COVID more as an endemic, ACPHD officials told Alameda County Supervisors earlier this month, it expects to continue rigorously tracking COVID-19 risks and maintain its push for vaccinations and testing as a defense strategy. But the priorities would be shifted towards high-risk settings first. Families and businesses would need to manage any ongoing COVID risks. Alameda County’s COVID-19 case rate declined to 91 per 100,000 residents per day on January 31 and has continued to drop rapidly. This, after reaching a pandemic peak of 267 new cases per 100,000 residents per day on January 10. Meanwhile, hospitalizations have decreased 30 percent from their peak and never exceeded overall hospital capacity, Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) officials said last see SHIFT on page 2
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Castro Valley native and legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton is now an action figure that you can own. San Francisco-based toy company Super7 announced the special edition figurine earlier this month noting that Burton’s “legacy continues to live on as an icon of individuality.” Nicknamed, “The Major Rager,” Burton’s life ended suddenly on September 27, 1986, in a tour bus accident in Sweden. His figure stands 3.75-inches tall and his bass guitar and a hammer to “kill them all”! A collaboration with the Burton Family, proceeds from this figure will benefit the Cliff Burton Music Scholarship Fund.
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Shift: Still, Keep Your Facemask continued from front page week. Additionally, the county has higher vaccination (82 percent) and booster (58 percent) rates than the state average. This week, the County is joining with other Bay Area health departments to lift the indoor mask mandate in most situations. Still, Keep Your Mask Handy While in Alameda County, you will no longer be required to wear a mask for most indoor public settings, the rules are still patchworked. California still requires everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask on BART or AC Transit, in health care settings; close-quarters settings like prisons and homeless shelters; long-term care facilities; and in K-12 schools and childcare settings. Businesses can also still require all customers to wear masks to protect staff and other patrons. And then there is the awkward period where you might wear a mask, but your friend might choose differently. “Some people may understandably feel anxious about these changes to masking requirements in the county,” County health spokesperson Neetu Balram said in a statement. “People can continue to choose to wear face coverings around others whether it’s mandated or not and should respect people’s choices around their health. Community members who are vaccinated and choose not see SHIFT on back page
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Personal Growth: Where Do I Start? With The Wheel of Life By Kevin Koo
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eople talk a lot about personal growth. But, personal growth can be a bit confusing in the beginning, especially if you’ve never taken the time to think about it. I’m sure if I asked you what you wished was better in your life, you could come up with a very long list. But where do you start? I’d like to humbly present to you the Wheel of Life. This is a fun (to me) exercise that helps you sort your thoughts and help prioritize what you find most important right now. This is a condensed version just so you can get a taste of the exercise. Below are five categories and questions you can ask yourself to to define them: Financial: How satisfied are you with your relationship with Since 1969
money, how much money you make, and how much money you have in the bank account? Professional: How fulfilled are you with your profession/ career? Romance: How fulfilled BETTER are you with YOU IN YOUR OWN behaviors when it comes to love and romance? Physical: How fulfilled are you with your health, vitality, and energy? Social: How satisfied are you with the quality of your friends and your social network? Here’s what you do: rate each category on a scale of 1-10, 1 being it sucks, 10 being it can’t be any better. How would you rate those 5 categories for yourself? Here are a few things to consider.
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First, imagine a wheel and each of these categories is a spoke. If the spokes are varying in length, you’re in for a bumpy ride. If they are even, it’ll be relatively smooth, even if you’re not going very fast. In other words, if you have a large differential between categories, life probably feels a little crazy and wild. On the flip side, even if the categories were rated low, but the numbers are closer together, life feels pretty stable. Here’s what I want to know: If you could raise one of those categories by one point, which category would give you the biggest boost in your quality of life? Then, what would you need to do to achieve that? Let me know! Kevin Koo is a professional coach who specializes in personal, business, and leadership development. Contact him at kevinkoocoaching@gmail.com
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continued from front page earn much of their income as freelance performers elsewhere, even if they have a home company. But Anderson will have to get back to the US six weeks later — to graduate from college. She will receive a degree in costume technology and construction in May from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem. Right after that, she plans to start a clothing company in Winston-Salem, specializing in button-down shirts. She already owns her own design firm, Jenna Sais Quoi Design. “It’s wild to think all my childhood dreams are coming true, and it started in San Leandro,” Anderson said. PHOTO BY MARIANNE ANDERSON Her parents still live here, just outside of downtown. Tutu designed by Ms. Anderson being fitted on dancsee SPOTLIGHT on page 5 er Patricia Gordon.
Santa Rita Lawsuit Settlement OKd By Mike McGuire
gave their views in an online hearing on January 27, with all being opposed to the proposed settlement. Several called for A federal judge approved the addition of more mental a settlement of a lawsuit over mental health services at Santa health clinicians and fewer law enforcement officers and staff. Rita Jail in Dublin on Feb. 7, The settlement adds 349 law over the objections of current enforcement personnel and 107 prisoners there. mental and behavioral health Judge Nathanael Cousins workers at the jail. of San Jose had delayed the Some 40 percent of the prissettlement, negotiated between oners at the jail are believed to Alameda County and attorhave mental health problems, neys for past prisoners at the with 25 percent having severe jail until he could hear from mental health problems, accurrent prisoners there about cording to both mental health conditions inside the jail. Some three dozen prisoners advocates and the sheriff’s CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
office. Judge Cousins said in his decision that the prisoners’ testimony convinced him that jail conditions were in violation of laws and constitutional protections and that immediate relief was needed. He said the settlement was the quickest way to see an improvement. Lawyers for the current prisoners said they are considering an appeal. Lt. Ray Kelly of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, which operates Santa Rita, said compliance with the settlement would begin immediately.
Death Threats Saturday, February 12: at 11:17 a.m., two people from Castro Valley were arrested following an investigation into death threats coming from a home on Chloe Court near Jennifer Drive. Deputies questioned a 65-year-old woman at one address on the court, but she refused to cooperate. The woman was arrested for resisting arrest. Thirty minutes later, a 25-yearold CV man was arrested in the court on suspicion of making death threats. The man was taken into custody.
had been convicted of multiple charges of impersonating another person and was in violation of his parole. Deputies served the warrant in the parking lot of a grocery store on the Boulevard near Redwood Road when they discovered that the vehicle was reported stolen. Deputies added two counts of possession of a stolen car and took the man to Santa Rita Jail.
Underage Pornography Thursday, February 10: at 9:58 p.m., deputies arrested a 21-year-old CV woman on possession of pornography of minors. The woman was at a home on Badding Road near Parsons Road when deputies arrived for questioning. Deputies confiscated an unspecified amount of evidence and took the woman into custody.
Elder Abuse Drug Dealer Caught Friday, February 11: at 8:36 Thursday, February 10: at 5:43 p.m., a 48-year-old man with p.m., a 40-year-old CV man no permanent residence was was arrested on suspicion of arrested on suspicion of posses- causing bodily harm to a senior. sion of drugs packaged for sale. Deputies responded to an anonWanted ID Thief Deputies stopped the man near ymous call about an altercation Caught in Stolen Car Saturday, February 12: at Redwood Road and Lorena in the parking area of Castro 5:49 p.m., deputies arrested a Avenue following a traffic stop. Village near the bowling alley. 57-year-old man from Castro The man was found with the The man was handcuffed and Valley as part of a warrant is- drugs in the car. Deputies took taken into custody. The victim treated at the scene. him to SantaRecognition Rita Jail. suedGreen for his capture. The man Neighbor Community Adwas- 2/16/2022
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What Happens to Our Home Loan if My Spouse Predeceases Me? Will Bank Foreclose? SENIOR Q&A:
Q. My husband and I married years after he purchased what is now our home. We are both now up in years, and we still have an outstanding home loan that we pay on each month. What happens to the home loan if he predeceases me, as my name is neither on the title to the home, nor on the mortgage loan? Will the bank foreclose? By Gene L. Osofsky
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A. Good news! No, the bank will not foreclose, so long as you continue to make the house payments when due.
This is because of a federal law passed by Congress in 1982 called the “GARN – St Germain Depository Institutions Act” (aka, “Garn Act”), so named after the legislators who sponsored the law. It prohibits a lender from foreclosing on a mortgage loan on a home, or a multi-unit residential dwelling containing less than five units, or even a manufactured home used as a residence, in certain circumstances described below. In legal parlance, it prohibits the lender from exercising the “due on sale” or “due on transfer” clauses included in most home loans in the following situations:
1. Creation of a second mortgage; 2. Termination of a Joint Tenancy; 3. A transfer to a “relative” as a result of the death of the borrower; 4. Transfer of ownership to a spouse or children of the borrower; 5. Transfer due to Divorce or Legal Separation or related court orders; 6. Transfer to an Inter-Vivos Trust (e.g. a “Living Trust”) if the borrower is a beneficiary and continues his/her occupancy. There are some exceptions to the list of prohibitions. The most important of these is regarding a Reverse Mortgage (“RM”). So, if you later take out a RM loan, the Garn Act will not prohibit the lender from calling the loan due if you transfer or sell the home. So, just be aware. Also, unfortunately, the word “relative” in the above
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Strike: CV Orchestra continued from front page for you. We have a mix of levels from intermediate to advanced, and we play a variety of music including marches, musicals, classical, big band, pop, rock, and more.” Band members are grateful that the group is back in session. “When the class was offered again it was like coming back to life,” says bass player Lawrence Cappuccio. “Musicians are confident that it is a COVID-safe environment with all musicians following masking requirements, with horn bell and flute mouthpiece covers. Most importantly there has been good follow-through by the Adult School administrators and staff. I can’t thank the district enough for all the energy put forth to make this happen.” Trumpet player and longtime band-member Alan Osofsky agrees. “Playing the trumpet and being a part of the Community Bands gives me a lot of personal enjoyment,” says Osofsky. “It is also a way to challenge myself and strive to improve my trumpet playing skills. The friendships I have made with other like-minded folks enriches my life tremendously.’ Castro Valley Community Band practices Wednesdays from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in the Canyon Middle School Multipurpose Room. Its next concert is scheduled for March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Castro Valley Orchestra The Castro Valley Orchestra is directed by founding member Josh Cohen, who started the group 20 years ago. “We’re people who enjoy playing instruments together, who love to perform. Our members come from the entire Bay Area and come together out of their love for music and to share their talents and passions in music,” says Cohen. “We play serious classical music, and many of our members have become much better players with our Orchestra.” Cohen conceived the CV Orchestra when a cellist friend of his mentioned that she’d like to play with a group, but found options were limited at that time. “I’d conducted various orchestras and started looking for somewhere to partner with us. We talked to the Castro Valley Adult School principal at that time, the late ‘Dobie’ Gelles, and he liked the idea,” adds Cohen. “The cellist who see STRIKE on page 10
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Spotlight: Passion for Fashion, Design continued from page 3 checked out every ballet or dance book several times,” she said. She studied at the Ballet Petit dance school in Hayward as a child, but she knew she didn’t have the incredible passion for dance itself that becoming a professional dancer entailed. But she did have that passion for fashion and for costume design. “I’ve always been obsessed with tutus,” she said. After high school, she didn’t head straight for college. Instead, she traveled the US learning about dance costuming. She interned with a costume designer in Palo Alto and another in Chicago. “It really helped me learn this field,” she said. She felt ready to go to England in 2017 to formally study in her field, but Brexit intervened. Great Britain’s voting to leave the European Union caused colleges there not to accept foreign students for a time — even those who weren’t coming from Europe. She diverted to UNCSA, rated one of the best schools
her a costume and saying that she could probably get an arts grant for the cost. UNCSA offers Semans Art Fund Grants for student projects that benefit the school or community, and Winston-Salem boasts the oldest municipal arts council in the United States. She was shocked to get a positive reply 20 minutes later. “As far as I am aware, this is the first time ever that an American has collaborated with a dancer from the Royal Ballet on an independent project. So, it’s pretty exciting stuff!” she said. The Semans Grant came through, covering some of her Red tutu designed by Jenna Anderson expenses, and the arts council agreed to serve as her fiscal agent, so people could make for costume design in the U.S. But she kept up with the tax-deductible donations. The address, for those wanting to dance world, especially the Royal Ballet and Naghdi, who support her endeavors is, Arts happens to be the same age as Council of Winston-Salem, 251 N. Spruce St., WinJenna. Anderson describes herself ston-Salem, NC 27101. Anderson will be posting a as the queen of cold calling, blog of her London work on but she never thought major her website, jsqdesigns.com. stars ever responded themselves to messages from even You can read about Yasmine the most serious of their fans. Naghdi’s work with the Royal Ballet at https://www.roh.org. She wrote Naghdi on Instagram, offering to design uk/people/yasmine-naghdi.
Seniors Receive Valentine Surprise On Monday, February 14th, the seniors at Kenneth Aitken Community Center received a sweet surprise when they came to pick up their lunch. Those who normally pick up a healthy and hot meal provided by Spectrum Community Services, also received a handmade Valentine’s Day card and some chocolate kisses (courtesy of the Rotary Club of Castro Valley). Cards were made by local school children, civic groups and other local volunteer organizations as a special reminder
to those who rely on these nutritious lunches that they are loved. Spectrum is partnering with Page Mill winery for a Twilight Tasting fundraiser on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Please visit Spectrum’s website at www.SpectrumCS.org for more about this upcoming event, to make a donation that will provide a hot meal for a senior in need, or to learn more about what else Spectrum does to enhance the quality of life for seniors and low-income families in Alameda County.
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t is no secret California is facing a housing crisis. Not only have we endured pandemic-related losses of income for those in industries such as hospitality and tourism, the shortage of adequate housing has been pushing rental rates beyond affordability for many California tenants. To stabilize housing during the pandemic, state and federal governments levied eviction moratoriums and froze rental rate increases. While these measures kept occupants in their homes, they imposed significant hardships for landlords, many of whom encountered little or no income for their rentals all the while needing to continue paying mortgages, insurance payments, taxes and maintenance costs. Making matters worse, local governments have begun piling on increasingly aggressive tenant protection regulations designed to keep renters in their homes while systematically stripping away landlord control over their own properties. Landlords are crying ‘foul’ as
their rights as property owners are being limited in what some liken to an unconstitutional use of eminent domain-type laws. While some have the perception that ‘landlords’ are large for-profit companies which put income ahead of tenant concerns, in reality, a significant percentage of California rentals are owned by “Mom and Pop” landlords who, by carefully investing, were able to purchase a second property as a nest-egg. David Stark, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer for Bay East Association of REALTORS® highlights the issue, stating, “Even pre-pandemic, there were several cities in the East Bay that adopted aggressive tenant protection ordinances, from just-cause eviction to very generous tenant relocation payment programs – funded by the housing provider. We’ve argued that these rules will put “Mom and Pop” rental housing providers out of business. Maybe not overnight, but it would eventually happen.” Stark adds, “Fast-forward to
2022 and Mom and Pops, who have had to deal with Federal, State, and county eviction moratoriums on top of the local rules, are done. I hear from our members on a regular basis that their clients will be selling their rentals. It’s almost guaranteed that tenant occupied condos townhomes and single family homes, if sold, will be purchased by owner-occupants. Not only will the tenants be displaced, but the supply of rental housing will be reduced as well. These so-called “tenant protections” will ultimately drive up rents and drive down housing opportunities.” Meanwhile landlords, intent on selling their California rental properties, are actively pursuing replacement properties in other states with less egregious regulations and lower costs of ownership. Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.
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it’s more than what several people can handle. You’ll need rent some equipment to dig up and move it. Another option, is to hire a landscape to move the tree. And the third option is to plant a new Persimmon tree in this spot, leaving the original tree where it be. I’d contact Moon Valley Nursery for the available and cost of an establishPersimmon( https:// www.moonvalleynurseries.com/ ). It should include the planting charge.
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Bonnie Remigio will show her collection of women’s hats dating from the early 1900’s through the 1950’s. Attendees will be able to model these hats from the past. The public is welcome but must be vaccinated and wear a mask. The event will be held at Castro Valley Women’s Club, located at 18330 Redwood Road in Castro Valley, starting at 1 pm with a business meeting following at 2 pm. Please call 510325-9054 to reserve a spot. Saturday, Feb. 19: Celebrating Tom Jones
Award-winning Broadway and concert star David Burnham presents the passion and prowess of the iconic Tom Jones. Backed up by his full band under the direction of Todd Schroeder, all the hits are on the bill: “It’s Not Unusual,” “Delilah,” and “She’s a Lady.” Burnham takes MER PERFORbeginning S OF career, audiences on aDUjourney ofES Jones’ as a E TO ILLN mining-town factory worker and ending as one of the biggest superstars in the world. This is the first Castro Valley Arts Foundation production of 2022. Parking is free. For tickets, visit: cvartsfoundation.org
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Reducing waste has many benefits for our community and the environment. Join a speaker from the Castro Valley Sanitary District to learn tips and tricks for zero waste living. You’ll learn about the four R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot) and how to put them into action. This event is part of the Castro Valley Reads Climate Change Education Series. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 1 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Register at www.aclibrary.org. Call 510-667-7900 with questions. Registrants will received at least 24 hours notice if the program has to be moved online due to virus restrictions. The Castro Valley Library, a branch of the Alameda County Library system. Saturday, March 5: CVPNS Open House
Castro Valley Parent Nursery School (CVPNS) is now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year. Have a 3-5 year old child? Committed to working with other parents in a hands-on co-op environment? Please attend our open house to learn more about our child-centered, play-based, cooperative model on March 5, 10 am to 12 pm. RSVP at: https://forms.gle/M9JA6xQeuMyN84xX6. Space is limited. In order to maintain safe social distance, attendance will be limited and proof of vaccination or a negative covid test will be required for anyone 5 and over. Masks required for all attendees over 2 years of age. For more information, email: membership@cvpns.org with questions.
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Plethos Production: Opportunities for Kids to Learn, Grow in Theatre Arts Auditions for Once on This Island Now through March 19 video auditions are being accepted for our June production of Once on This Island. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book, and Score. Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune’s life. The show calls for 8 adults (ages 16+) and several children ages (8+). Rehearsals will take place weekday evenings in April and May at Heirloom East Bay in Castro Valley. Performances will take place June 3-12 at TwiningVine Winery in Castro Valley. Participation is free. Details and sign up at plethos.org/auditions Stagecraft Play Production Camp Starting Monday, June 20 Plethos Productions will be launching Stagecraft Play
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A NEW STAGE IN LIFE: Appearing in Photo Standing L to R: Amber Gee, Elliott Keim, Curtis Manning, Karin Richey, Julia Wright, Sophie Meldrum, Louis Keim. Sitting on stage L to R: Noah Richey, Jayelle Richey, Allison Mikowski.
Production camp for kids who have completed grades 3-8. Stagecraft Play Production camp will be led by professional Theatre Teacher Andrew Acevedo and will feature Bay Area Theatre professionals who come in to teach workshops on various topics related to all things play production. The camp takes place at Heirloom East Bay - a communal farm in Castro Valley. Each
camp day includes fun games, exploring the farm, seeing & feeding animals, plus snacks and lunch will be provided. Students are invited to join for one or both weeks of camp, as the activities will differ. Week 1 (Monday-Friday June 20-24) will be Create Camp which focuses on Playwriting, Set Building, Costume & Prop Making, Lights, Sound & Technical Theatre Workshop.
Week 2 (Monday-Friday June 27-July 1) will be Performance Camp where kids participate in Acting, Singing & Dancing, & Tech Workshops, along with Dress Rehearsals for the final performance. The student-written original play will be performed on Saturday, July 2. Scholarships and sibling discounts are available. Details and sign up at plethos.org.
Strike: CV Orchestra is Looking for String Players continued from page 4 gave me that idea has moved away, but our group still loves to perform. We do three to four concerts a year, in and around Castro Valley.” The CV Orchestra is currently looking for advanced and intermediate-advanced
string players of all types, including violin, viola, cello, and bass. It is also seeking an oboe player, and possibly other woodwinds. (Note: this is not a beginning class. For more info and questions, e-mail Cohen at maestro@cvorchestra.org or see http://cvorchestra.org/)
The Castro Valley Orchestra practices Tuesdays from 7:15 – 9:15 p.m. in the Creekside Middle School Multipurpose Room. Next concert is scheduled for March 27 at 2 p.m. Swing Band Swing Band performs Big Band favorites from the 1930s
and ‘40s to the present. The group’s longtime director, Milton Bowerman, recently retired, but the band continues. In fact, several players from the other two groups play in Swing Band as well. Lawrence Cappuccio is one of these. see STRIKE on back page
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JAN 20, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585777 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): ARootingforYou, located at 16979 Columbia Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PLANTS UNLIMITED, INC., 16979 Columbia Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 08/21/2021 /s/ John R. Goldstein This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 19, 2027 JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2022 0458-CVF
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JAN 28, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 586024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): 88 Bao Bao, located at 3330 Village Dr., Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Castro Valley Bao Bao LLC, 3330 Village Dr., Castro Valley CA 94546, This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 11/06/21 /s/ Janny Kim This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 19, 2027 FEB 09, 16, 23, MAR 02, 2021 0456-CVF
JAN 07, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 545167 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Jaleo Trucking, located at 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jaleo Trucking LLC, 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 5/18/18 /s/ Oscar Sanchez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2022 0451-CVF
JAN 28,2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 586031 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Solano EyeCare Optometric Professionals, located at 1051 Solano Avenue, Albany Ca 94706, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ruth J. Chen, O.D. Inc. 18444 Vineyard Road, Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 1-1-2022 /s/ Ruth Chen Fruin This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 27 2027 18, 2026 FEB 02, 09, 16, 23, 2022 0457-CVF
JAN 06, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 545526 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Jaleo Trucking LLC, located at 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jaleo Trucking LLC, 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 5/18/18 /s/ Oscar Sanchez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 05, 2027 JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2022 0451-CVF
JAN 28, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 586024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Think Outside The Boob located at 4114 Davis St., Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 100 Nails Inc, 4114 Davis St., Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced N/A /s/ Michael Nelson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 27, 2027 FEB 09, 16, 23, MAR 02, 2022 0456-CVF
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
History and Dell Café
21228 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley
“It is good people who make good places.” (Anna Sewell – author of Black Beauty) By Thomas E. Lorentzen
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FROM THE BOULEVARD
The doors at Dell Café recently closed. For more than eighty years it was a place for people to gather, particularly for breakfast. Although I am unsure of its origin, it is my recollection that the building had a prior life at another location. Wherever that was, it failed to provide a lasting home for the building. The opposite happened here in Castro Valley. From the time it arrived in 1940, it became a place for locals to go for food, conversation, and friendship. The building was an orphan from its prior life. Yet, it adapted to CV and was adopted by the town as well. Its closing, like Krayon’s a year ago, marked the end of a period of time for their patrons. Krayon’s had turned 40 years old when it retired from business, and Dell Café had turned 80 years old. Each contained myriads of memories within their walls. Krayon’s was a place to go for good times, as was Dell’s. Yet, they were also places to go in troubled times to deal with challenges in life. Both places provided safe harbors to seek comfort and camaraderie. Shortly before Dell’s closed, I went for a final breakfast. I talked with the proprietor (Sam) about his quarter century of service to customers and our community. He was in good spirits, feeling that it was time for him to retire, as well as for Dell’s. As we talked, background music played from a 1941 Zenith “Electra” radio. It was music from the 1940’s, which provided a sentimental tone to our conversation. The music made Sam happy, as it did me. We reflected on the history of Dell’s and our community. He was good to Castro Valley, and our town was good to him. It was a nice marriage. Adding to the color of my visit were the posters that adorned the walls. James Dean was there, along with John Wayne, Elvis and Marilyn. One could feel the past while residing in the current moment. In a way, it was still 1955 there. A visit, however, was not to live in the past. It was to appreciate it and understand it. Conversations could be about good experiences in life, as well as bad ones. In a way, it was a sanctuary, whether for solitude or socialization. For breakfast, it had the character of a morning “Cheers.” Despite its age, it lived in the present. With these thoughts shared, it is my hope that a new parent will adopt Dell’s and gift it with a new life. A good chili restaurant might be a good match. It is again an orphan. Once again, it needs an adoption by a caring soul – like Sam. If so, I am sure it will adapt again to a new life for our town. Time will tell. I hope it does not rust in place, for it still has music to play. Hope does spring eternal, and that includes for Dell’s to be born again for a new life in our town.
Since 1965
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Holocaust
Dear Editor, In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day I watched an interview on TV with a dozen high school juniors. I was surprised by how little they knew about the holocaust. They didn’t know that Hitler was elected chancellor to Germany and that’s how he came to power. They didn’t know how many Jews were murdered in Germany during WWII. And not just Jews: Blacks, Gypsies, Russians, Catholics. These school kids couldn’t even name one Concentration Camp. In Germany high school kids are required to visit a concentration camp. They won’t forget what happened in their country. But what about our kids. We are afraid kids will feel uncomfortable if they are taught about the horrors of the past. Well, sometimes kids should feel uncomfortable. Don’t you think the German kids feel uncomfortable when they go to a concentration camp? My son felt uncomfortable in elementary school because a kid made fun of him for being Jewish. Black kids feel uncomfortable when they are called names. LBGTQ kids feel uncomfortable when they are bullied. Kids need to feel uncomfortable to become compassionate. How else will they understand how hurtful their words are when they call other kids names? Some schools are banning books so that kids won’t feel uncomfortable. We are sanitizing history. We are coddling kids. These books encourage conversations about things that were done in the past, so that, hopefully, the past won’t be repeated. Books like “The Diary of Anne Frank,” “Maus,” teach lessons. Educate. Do they make us feel uncomfortable? We should be uncomfortable about a lot of the things that took place in the past. Maybe if we understood the past we wouldn’t have elected Trump, who supports White Supremacists and wanted to become a dictator. Who admired dictators throughout the world. Education isn’t always about the pretty in our past. Europeans came to this country and eliminated the indigenous people. When I was young we played Cowboys and Indians. And the Indians were the enemy. We didn’t know the real history. White people imported Black Africans and enslaved them. They didn’t treat them like people. They were property. The U.S. went to war to steal land from Mexico. And now we don’t want to let Mexican’s into the U.S. Texas was their land first! In the concentration camps parents made their children watch the horrors that were taking place. Why? They told them, “You survive and tell the world what happened here.” I want all kids to know what happened in the past. When we say, “Never again!” I want it to mean something. I want every generation to know that we can do better. No more persecution of people who may not look like us, worship like us, love like us. Education is the only thing that can change the future. –Peter Hauer, Castro Valley
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Obituaries Stephanie Nesbit Cartwright 1943 - 2022
Stephanie Cartwright, after living a life full of fun, music, community service, and travel, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 after a long neurodegenerative illness. Stephanie “Taffy” Gail Nesbit was born in San Diego to George and Marjorie Nesbit. Soon after, the family moved to Alameda where Stephanie earned City Tennis Champion honors, participated in modern dance, was editor of the high school newspaper, made lifelong friends, and graduated from Alameda High School. She then graduated from UC Berkeley with honors and a degree in French after participating in a year-long study abroad program in Bordeaux, France. She followed that with a Master’s Degree, again from Cal. While studying at Cal she met Allan Cartwright, a naval aviator, through her roommate. After a three month whirlwind romance they were engaged, just before Allan shipped out for his first tour in Vietnam. After Allan’s two 9-month cruises in Vietnam, Stephanie and Allan began their life together in earnest, and remained married for 54 years. They had two children, Natasha and Christopher, and moved to Castro Valley in 1972. Stephanie went back to school at Chabot College as a path to starting her own business in Castro Valley. Cartwright Associates assisted people with taxes and bookkeeping services for over three decades. Stephanie will be missed by umpteen people (she loved that word), as she was involved in so many activities and organizations. Stephanie was a lifelong choral singer, and loved the close friends she made and the globetrotting adventures she shared with the San Francisco Bay Area Chamber Choir. She also sang with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, which allowed her to be part of a Grammy win and to perform at Carnegie Hall. Her love of politics first began when she joined the League of Women Voters in the early ‘70s and continued throughout her life. She fought for women’s rights, low income housing, nature conservation, education, the arts, and other issues close to her heart. She was a founding member and one-time chair of the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council. She also served on the Alameda County Planning Commission, and the board of directors of the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce, Eden I and R, the Castro Valley Arts Foundation, and the Eden Area Foundation. In all likelihood there are several others. Those who worked with Stephanie through the years describe her as smart, diplomatic, passionate, gracious, witty, and fair-minded. Stephanie was devoted to her family and loved them fiercely. She spent many (mostly) happy hours at school performances and sporting events. She loved to read to her children and grandchildren, as well as give them a good, strong hug. She traveled all over the country and world with her friends, charming even the Parisians with her personality and carefree French accent. She loved laughter, cribbage, seeing live performances of any kind (especially her son playing electric banjo with his band), Cathedrale Notre Dame, walking at Lake Chabot, and riding the Logger’s Revenge at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. She always said all she really needed was twenty dollars in her pocket and a full tank of gas. Stephanie is survived by her husband Allan, her daughter Natasha and son Christopher, their spouses David Arakawa and Jennifer Cartwright, her grandchildren Nathan, Corinne, Matea, and Callan, and countless other family and friends. We will all miss the twinkle in her eye, her sense of fun, her laugh, and the feeling she gave everyone she cared about that they were interesting, valued, and loved. If you wish to remember Stephanie, toast her with a semi-sweet old fashioned or See’s Nuts & Chews. You may also contribute to Eden I and R or the Brain Support Network (or any other organization you know she supported–there were many!). A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
– Jessica Barrett, Castro Valley
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CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Brooke Kundert Our Athlete of the Week is Brooke Kundert. She is the Varsity Girl’s Soccer Goalkeeper and Captain. Opposing teams have a hard time scoring on Kundert. She averages 3.1 saves per game and averaging 0.76 goals against per game. During the January 26 game against San Leandro, Kundert tied her career-high saves in a game (6). “Brooke has been shutting down opponents and making huge, game-changing saves due to her dedicated, hard-working work ethic and ability to never give up,” says Varsity Women’s Soccer Head Coach Vanessa Amaral adding that Kundert’s leadership skills on and off the field are outstanding.
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Strike: Community Band, Orchestra continued from page 10 “For years I’ve been enrolled in the Swing Band and the Community Band offered by Castro Valley Adult School performing arts program,” says Cappuccio. “I’ve learned something every class from the Bay Area’s finest instructors. Playing string bass and electric bass defines me as an expression of my human spirit. Returning to these COVID-safe programs has brought me back to life.” Though it is not recruiting new players at this time, the Swing Band practices Mondays from 7-9 p.m. in the Can-
yon Band Room. Next concert will be on May 22 at 2 p.m. For more information on joining the Community Band or Orchestra now, call Castro Valley Adult and Career Education at (510) 886-1000. Sign-ups for the next quarter may also be done online at www.cvadult.org. Persons who might wish to direct the Swing Band are asked to contact Assistant Principal Meighen Eberly at the same number. Eberly hopes community members will renew their interest in these classes and performances. She is grateful
for the school sites that provide rehearsal and performance space. “In light of COVID and to celebrate our ability to come back to live music concerts, the concerts this school year at the CFA are free,” says Eberly. “We know that folks have missed the music programs so this will hopefully encourage them to venture out and come back to in-person events.” Castro Valley Adult and Career Education is located at 4430 Alma Ave., and the Center for the Arts is located at 19501 Redwood Rd.
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Shift: Two Pandemic Relief Bills continued from page 2 to mask should respect the choices of those who continue to mask. Officials ask residents and visitors to be kind and respectful as people evaluate their risks and make choices to protect themselves and those around them.” Senate Bills Focus on Pandemic Relief In related COVID news, Governor Newsom signed two bills last week that are designed to help with worker rights and support small businesses hit hard by the pandemic, such as restaurants. State Senate Bill 114 (SB 114) extends employees’ right to access COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave through September 30, 2022. “Paid sick leave is a life or death issue for grocery workers like me and the customers in our stores,” said Samantha Webster, a union grocery store worker at Safeway in Hercules. “I’m proud of the way grocery workers came together to demand this important public health measure. Having access to supplemental paid sick leave will now let me stay home if I need to and not have to worry about getting my customers and coworkers sick.” State Senate Bill 113 (SB113) provides an additional $6.1 billion in tax relief including nearly $500 million in tax cuts for small businesses that had to close due to COVID-19 restrictions and an additional $5.5 billion in restored tax deductions and tax credits to encourage business growth.
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Jordan Linney of Castro Valley caught this nice halibut while fishing on San Francisco Bay, aboard the KINGFISH, a sportfishing charter boat out of Emeryville, CA. His catch was about 10 pounds. Have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to submit to the Forum? Please email to: filesforforum@gmail.com
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Myrine is a female bunny whose name means “swift bounding”, which is what she excels at. She also loves a good snack and is more than happy to nibble fresh salad. To Adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
Bunny is a female rabbit with velvet soft fur and a gentle personality. She loves rosemary and chew toys, snacking on salad and napping on her soft bed. To Adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
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