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Comfort Zone

How being comfortable may not be good and potentially hazardous

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Night of Honor

Redwood Chapel hosts event thanking area first responders

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Ethical Will

When you’d like to leave behind more than just money and assets

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New Chapter for Old Library

By Mike McGuire

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Castro Valley’s old library building at 20555 Redwood Road may yet live on as a veteran’s resource center

following a July 13 meeting of the Alameda County Transportation and Planning Committee.

The committee, made up of Nate Miley from District 4 and David Haubert from District 1, recom-

mended that the supervisors reverse course and no longer pursue building housing on the one-acre site, vacant since 2009 when the current library opened. see LIBRARY on back page

The California Highway Patrol is planning on shutting down its Castro Valley offices and moving into a new facility in Hayward beginning in late 2023, a CHP spokesman said last Thursday.

Sometime in October or November 2023, the CHP will consolidate the Castro Valley and Hayward offices on Whipple Road into a new facility at the southeast corner of Jackson and Santa Clara Streets in Hayward. Currently in the early stages of clearing and construction, when finished, the new CHP office will house 100 officers. The building is expected to feature on-site holding cells, an updated evidence room, and gated parking for staff and officers.

“The new state-of-the-art facility will help us better provide our communities with the highest level see CHP on page 3

Chanticleers is Back With In-Person Shows

By Linda Sandsmark

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” is the theater’s first full-scale production of 2022. It is comedian Steve Martin’s humorous Castro Valley’s venerable fantasy of what might have live theater, Chanticleers, is occurred had artist Pablo Pionce again up and running after a semi-break during the casso met theoretical physicist Albert Einstein in a Paris bar pandemic. The Steve Martin comedy “Picasso at the Lapin called the Lapin Agile. The play features adult humor, plus Agile” is currently playing quirky characters visiting the weekends there through July bar in 1904. It stars Max O. 31.

Chang as Picasso and Kyle “It has been a long and difficult two-plus years,” says Carrillo-Enders as Einstein.

“In my opinion, there’s no Chanticleers Board President Catherine Bucher. “Though we better way to spend a weekend have re-opened, you will note night than seeing a great Steve that some things are different Martin play,” says Chanticleer — evidence of vaccination and Theatre’s new Artistic Director, Jacob Russell-Snyder. “It’s masks are now required.”

Cast members and crew are a treat that live theater is going IN-PERSON SHOWS RETURN: The cast of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” will be also vaccinated and tested for on in Castro Valley.” see SHOWS on page 10 presenting the play at Chanticleers Theatre through July 31.

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The Works of Hope art drive was a project born during the height of the pandemic. Sidelined from face-to-face patient visits, the volunteers wanted to find creative ways to bless and cheer our patients from home.

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Beware of Too Much Comfort

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A little while ago, I read about how to boil a frog. It was a really weird story at first.

If you try to put a frog into a pot of boiling water, the frog would immediately jump out.

However, if you started the frog in cold water and slowly heated up the water, it would stay in the water and be boiled to death.

The reason why this story was fascinating was that the lesson was on the dangers of comfort. It wasn’t the boiling water that killed the frog, it was the frog’s own comfort that killed itself. We’re very aware when there is stress or pain in our life, in this case, boiling water. However, if you start in a Since 1969

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comfortable situation and little things become progressively worse, you may not notice it, and suddenly you’re in a bad situation.

Why do I share this story?

Well, last time I talked about being in the discomfort zone where you’re able to grow.

Today I want to flip the perspective and look at how being comfortable not only may not be good for us but could potentially be hazardous for us.

Let’s say you’ve been stuck in your house for the last two years... thanks COVID. You haven’t been able to exercise like you did prior to that time and are out of shape. Maybe you’ve put on 19 pounds or more. You don’t like how you feel, so you start to exercise.

Except now it’s uncomfortable because of the weight, so you stop exercising and keep doing what you’ve been doing

because that’s more comfortable. What begins to happen?

That 19 pounds could turn into way more. Besides the added weight, you start to have other health issues that come with the weight. Now 5-10 years have passed and you’re looking at surgery, or maybe a heart attack, or even worse.

How did that happen?

Because you chose to stay comfortable. The key question in this situation is how was choosing comfort worse for you? Would you have had a better result if you chose the less comfortable option?

To expand this beyond physical health, maybe we can look at a business situation. Maybe you’re looking at purchasing a ticket to an event so you can run your business better. That event costs a lot of money… so do you fork over the money?

It’s definitely uncomfortable paying for it, especially if you’re not used to spending see COMFORT on page 4

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CHP: Current Office on Redwood Rd. continued from front page of safety, service, and security throughout Castro Valley, Hayward, and the unincorporated areas,” Officer Dan Jacowitz told the Forum. “We will still have a large presence on the highways and protecting the areas we serve in Castro Valley and people will see us out in force just as much as they do now.”

The current office on Redwood Road near Norbridge Avenue has been home to the CHP since 2004. Approximately 30 to 35 uniformed officers and support staff are stationed there. In addition to being a hub for patrol vehicles and strategically located near Interstate 580, the station is a community hub that provides services like child safety seat installation instruction and educational programs geared towards new drivers.

At any given time, as many as six patrol officers roam the highways around Castro Valley conducting traffic enforcement and collision investigation, Officer Jacowitz said. He added that the consolidation is also a long-term way for California taxpayers to save money as the Castro Valley Building has been leased for 18 years and the new site is owned by the state.

“We understand that people will have to travel a little further to do business with the CHP at the new offices, but we

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Grand Theft Auto Sunday, July 17: at 11:59 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested two 29-year-old CV men following a traffic stop on Forest Avenue near Castro Valley Boulevard.

The driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for driving a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property, and illegal drug paraphernalia. He was additionally charged with evading arrest, grand theft auto, and possession of methamphetamine drugs. The passenger was charged with being an accessory, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of stolen property. The men were taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Camped Out at BART Sunday, July 17: at 11:49 a.m., a 45-year-old man with no perInterstate 238, as well as State manent residence was arrested Highways 84, 92, and 262 in on suspicion of breaking into a Warm Springs. Road patrol restricted area of the Castro Valofficers handle approximately ley BART station on Norbridge 2500 collisions per year in one Avenue and refusing to leave of the Bay Area’s smallest jurisdictions. The Hayward Area CHP is also responsible for patrolling several state facilities, including the California School for the Deaf and Blind, the Fremont and Hayward offices of the Department of Motor Vehicles, various Caltrans facilities, and offices of State Senators and Assemblypersons.

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Castro Valley office on Redwood Road.

are committed to providing the same services as before,” Officer Jacowitz said.

Officers hosted out of Castro Valley protect approximately 470 miles of unincorporated county roadways located within the communities of Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, and Fairview, which are comprised of approximately 130,000 residents.

Officers at the Whipple office in Hayward patrol 35 miles of major arterial freeways, including Interstate 880 and

when asked by station agents.

Deputies arrived on the scene following a call from BART police. The man also had an outstanding warrant issued for his arrest related to his providing a false ID to officers. Deputies took the man into custody.

a deadly weapon. Deputies responded to a report of an altercation outside an apartment complex on Grove Way near Vergil Street. The woman was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

Wanted Man Drove with Suspended License Sunday, July 17: at 2:43 p.m., deputies arrested a 46-year-old CV man as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had previously been charged with driving with a suspended license. Deputies caught up with the man in front of a home on Rizzo Avenue near Lake Chabot Road. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Drove Drunk and Over the Limit Saturday, July 16: at 12:37 p.m., deputies arrested a 28-yearold man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was traveling on Grove Way near North 5th Street when deputies stopped him for questioning and verified the warrant. Deputies report the man was previously charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol content over the legal limit, and driving with an expired license. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail. see REPORTS on page 10

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Sunday, July 17: at 12:48 a.m., a 41-year-old woman from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault with

Hey Jude Summer Concert at Library Join us for an outdoor concert featuring Hey Jude at the Castro Valley Library on Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 pm.

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Madrigals to Open 2022 Fall Festival Castro Valley High School’s premier student vocal ensemble, Madrigals, will kick off the return of Castro Valley’s live and in-person Fall Festival. Their performance on September 10, will feature the choral group’s first public performance of the 2022-2023 school year. They will continue on to a jampacked school year with the exciting honor of getting to perform in April at New York City’s prestigious Carnegie Hall. As “Musical Ambassadors” of CVHS, these students study and perform advanced levels of choral literature, routinely earning Superior ratings from adjudicators and clinicians at the state’s top showcases and competitions. In 2018, the CVHS Madrigals earned the honor of First Place Chamber Choir in the state of California. The 2022 Fall Festival is scheduled for September 10 and 11 on Castro Valley Boulevard. Produced by the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by local businesses, the two-day event will feature two performance stages, food stands, and dozens of booths with something for the whole family.

Comfort: Get More Clarity on What’s Worth the Discomfort and What Isn’t continued from page 2 that kind of money on yourself.

But what are you losing out on by not buying it? Yes, you have to spend a lot of money right now, but how quickly could you make that money back from what you learned at the event? Also, not only would you be making that money back, but you’ve increased your money-making potential, so you would continue to make more money afterward.

So if I could put the last few

articles into perspective as a way to help with your decision-making process when it comes to personal growth, I would ask you the following questions. What do you have to gain by stretching and being uncomfortable? What do you gain by staying where you are? What do you lose out on by stretching yourself and being uncomfortable? What do you lose out on by staying comfortable? By looking at your choices through these

questions, you should get much more clarity on what is worth the discomfort and what isn’t worth the discomfort.

So now I’m curious… where have you stayed a little too comfortable? Let me know!

Kevin Koo is a professional coach who specializes in personal, business, and leadership development while investigating what else tastes like chicken (hint: frog). Contact him at kevinkoocoaching@ gmail.com

Artwork: For Hope Hospice Patients continued from page 2 Mediums: Paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures and other 3D objects. Please see notes online about connecting with our program facilitators in advance to discuss your work.

Subjects: Many of our elderly patients are living with at least some level of dementia and may have difficulty understanding abstract images.

Landscapes and simple representations are best for the hospice patient. Our patients come from a variety of religious

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backgrounds or may not claim any religious affiliation; since we aren’t always sure of an individual’s spiritual connection, it’s best to avoid pieces with distinct religious themes.

Not artistic? No problem.

Here are some other ways you can help with this program: recruit friends, family, fellow artists, or members of the community to participate; volunteer to handwrite friendly letters to accompany the artworks.

To contribute artwork, complete the interest form at Hope-

Hospice.com/art and submit a photo of your plan. A program team member will connect with you on next steps.

Questions? Connect with our program facilitators at worksofhope@hopehospice. com or (925) 829-8770.

Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, proudly serving the Tri-Valley and neighboring East Bay cities since 1980. Learn more about our services and community programs at www.HopeHospice.com or contact us at (925) 829-8770.

n Monday July 18, Redwood Chapel Community Church hosted the 23rd Annual Castro Valley Night of Honor with colors for the event presented by the Honor Guard of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

The purpose of the event is to show gratitude to all of the local public safety personnel and first responders for the protection and services that are provided to us every day.

The event was attended by approximately 300 community members, including 103 public safety personnel from agencies such as Alameda County Fire Department, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, Union City Police Department, Cal Fire, Hayward Police Department, and Hayward Fire Department, as well as 31 first responder family members. Executive Pastor Eric Junginger emceed the event, while Redwood Chapel volunteers served a free dinner and dessert to honored guests. Pastor Larry Vold of 3 Crosses spoke about our First Responders’ duty to protect and serve, and reasons our community honors them.

Alameda County Fire Department Chief William McDonald answered community questions about the current status of Measure X (the A.C.F.D. Fire Safety Bond measure to repair and upgrade outdated fire stations in CV) and the Department’s Christmas Toy Drive in partnership with CrossStreets.

Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern similarly answered community inquiries about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on concealed carry permits and the current challenges with drugs and weapons our community is facing. Night of Honor organizer Dennis Glover (former San Leandro Police Department officer) read a list of first responders who had died in the line of duty this past year and then invited attendees to join the Martin C. Kaufman 100 Club to help financially support the widows, widowers, and dependents of police officers and firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty in Alameda County.

At the conclusion of the event, community members personally thanked those first responders for their service to our community and explored the Incident Command Vehicles of the California Highway Patrol, Union City Police Department, and Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Sheriff’s SWAT and Bomb vehicles and Alameda County Fire Department ladder truck.

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CHP officers attend 23rd Annual Night of Honor

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n case there was any doubt, let me clarify: the market has entered a shift. The red-hot seller’s market we have known for the past 11 years changed as of mid-May 2022 and we are now in more neutral territory.

As interest rates have been raised to ward off inflation, buyers have come to the point where they have thrown in the towel.

A hallmark of any shift is the fact that the rules governing the market prior to the shift NO LONGER APPLY. In this case, current sellers who were expecting record high sale prices for their properties have missed their opportunity. Like it or not, the prices scored by neighbors just a few short weeks ago will not be happening again soon. Sellers who do not understand or agree are discovering this new reality as their homes are sitting on the market longer than anticipated with price reductions in the offing. We are seeing creativity on behalf of Realtors who, rather than state a price has been reduced are advertising, “Improved” or “Enhanced” Pricing.

Some sellers, unable to get what they had anticipated, are removing their homes from the market altogether.

On the other hand, optimistic buyers, confident the sky is falling, are holding off on purchases until prices are substantially lower. They may be waiting in vain: the overall market dynamics are still too strong to allow for a crash or bursting bubble. These are the same types of buyers who made identical assertations at the beginning of COVID-19.

Additionally, in identical fashion to what happened at the beginning of the pandemic, we are seeing buyers pulling out of escrows in ever increasing numbers. Ironically, many of those who pulled back when COVID hit found themselves trying to buy identical homes a few short months later at much higher prices.

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Tomato Plants Don’t Need Too Much Trimming; the Leaves are a Natural Sun Block BUZZ BERTOLERO

By Buzz Bertolero THE DIRT GARDENER

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I have two tomato plants growing in large pots. They are doing really well, in fact, you can almost watch them grow. But, I’m a bit concerned because they are so very busy. Should I strip some of the growth off or just let them continue to grow?

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Tomatoes need to be bushy with lots of leaves.

The foliage cover is a type of natural sun block protecting the ripening tomatoes from sunburn.

Sunburn is a tan or beige spot on

the fruits’ south and southwest side. But, you can have too much of a good thing. I’d selectively thin out the inside, secondary shoot(s) that form where a leaf connects to a stem. The center of the plant(s) becomes crowded and dense as the plant(s) mature, especially when using a tomato cage. This will let in more light and increase the air circulation throughout the plant, keeping the inside foliage from turning brown.

I’d repeat this as necessary. Also, You should also be on the lookout for Tomato Hornworm. They like to hide out in the center of the plant and eat their way to outward. Another sign is the black insect dropping on the ground.

I’d check each plant weekly until the end of September. They can

destroy a plant if left unchecked.

You can pick them off or spray them with BT or Captain Jack Dead Bug Brew when caught early. BT or Captain Jack Dead Bug Brew are organic pesticides that are safe around pets and children.

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My six-year-old Weeping Cherry tree requires pruning. The flowing branches are near to the ground. When is it safe to cut back or shorten these branches?

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Flowering Cherry and other flowering trees can be pruned now, but the traditional time is earlier after they finish flowering. Before pruning, I’d step back and determine all the viewing points of the tree,

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especially those from inside the house. These inside viewing areas are often overlooked, missing an opportunity to bring more of the outside inside. The view from the driveway is also overlooked.

Today.most homeowners enter and exit their house through the garage, not the front door. Thus, the driveway, not the curbside, is the primary point where the front yard is viewed. All these observations help decide how you will prune the Weeping Crabapple tree.

You raise the canopy by cutting the branches straight after picking a point off the ground. This may be too formal looking for the rest of the landscape or from the critical viewing points. Another option is to vary the lengths of the branches. You soften the look by blending the vertical lines into the background. Finally, it is helpful to have a partner when pruning.

One individual does the trimming while the other identifies where the branches are to be pruned.

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.

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30244 Willowbrook Road 94544: $980,000 [3 BD - 1,196 SF - 1946 $1,950,000 [5 BD - 3,415 SF - 1999 14470 Cypress Street 94579: $1,040,000 [3 BD - 1,501 SF - 1952 15368 Laverne Drive 94579: SAN LEANDRO Total: 14 – Average Price: $1,037,857 $1,056,000 [3 BD - 1,107 SF - 1956 High: $1,550,000 – Low: $650,000 16528 Severn Road 94578: 1877 East 14th Street 94577: $1,080,000 [3 BD - 1,456 SF - 1969 $650,000 [3 BD - 1,281 SF - 1910 565 Mitchell Avenue 94577: 1774 Bancroft Avenue 94577: $1,082,000 [2 BD - 1,060 SF - 1936 $685,000 [5 BD - 815 SF - 1922 3731 Monterey Boulevard 94578: 1227 148th Avenue 94578: $1,200,000 [3 BD - 1,346 SF - 1954 $802,000 [2 BD - 940 SF - 1941 700 Saint Marys Avenue 94577: 608 Beatrice Street 94579: $830,000 $1,300,000 [2 BD - 1,794 SF - 1938 [3 BD - 1,076 SF - 1947 1159 Oakes Boulevard 94577: 1632 Renaissance Lane 94578: $1,395,000 [2 BD - 1,760 SF - 1939 $880,000 [3 BD - 1,423 SF - 2004 15640 Baypoint Avenue 94579: 1762 143rd Avenue 94578: $1,550,000 [4 BD - 2,778 SF - 1999

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889 Bockman Road 94580: $718,000 [3 BD - 1,228 SF - 1947 16149 Penn Avenue 94580: $760,000 [3 BD - 1,059 SF - 1951 16011 Via Paro 94580: $790,000 [3 BD - 1,000 SF - 1944 1793 Keller Avenue 94580: $890,000 [3 BD - 1,300 SF - 1952 17278 Via El Cerrito 94580: $970,000 [3 BD - 1,258 SF - 1950 16140 Via Karl 94580: $1,030,000 [3 BD - 1,238 SF - 1955 895 Via Bregani 94580: $1,120,000 [3 BD - 1,345 SF - 1957

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Shows: Chanticleers Accepting Volunteers

Reports: Burglary

continued from front page Tickets to “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” may be purchased at www.chanticleers.org or by calling (510) 733-5483.

Prices are $27 for General Admission and $22 for seniors and students. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m.

As the venue opens back up, both Bucher and Russell-Snyder say they’d like to invite the community to come and join the all-volunteer Chanticleers supporters — to watch a play, volunteer, audition, donate, or any combination.

“We’re very excited to give an opportunity to all our community members to do something that they love and create theatrical magic again,” says Russell-Snyder.

Chanticleers Theatre has hosted performances since 1951 in and around Castro Valley. Rehearsals were originally held in an old chicken coop.

The name Chanticleers was chosen as a tribute to Castro

continued from page 3 Assault and Attempted Burglary Friday, July 15: at 9:53 a.m., a 32-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault on another person and attempted burglary.

Deputies responded to a call about an altercation at a home on Almond Avenue near Seven Hills Road. The man also had a warrant issued for his capture related to a previous charge of violating a protective restraining order. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. The victim was treated at the scene.

Valley’s chicken ranch history, referring to the rooster in the tale “Reynard the Fox.” Chanticleers Theatre’s early shows were held at several locations, including Castro Valley Grammar School (where Adobe Art Center stands today) and Palomares Playhouse, which was destroyed in a 1976 fire.

Fortunately, Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District (HARD) allowed the group to lease its current home at the old Castro Valley Community Center, 3683 Quail Ave. It has hosted dramas, comedies, classics, and musicals in its 100seat venue. During the past two and a half pandemic years, the theater opted for online and limited in-person plays.

Next up, Chanticleers will present the comedy-horror-rock musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” It will play Oct. 21-Nov. 13, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at www.chanticleers.org or by calling (510) 733-5483 (510-See-Live).

************** NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT ************** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Division 5, Part 3, Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 5473 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, the Sanitary Board of Castro Valley Sanitary District has by Ordinance elected to collect its charges for sewerage services on the tax roll and has caused to be filed with its Secretary a written report containing a description of each parcel of real property receiving sanitary sewage service from said District and the amount of the charges for each such parcel.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Sanitary Board of Castro Valley Sanitary District has by Ordinance elected to collect its charges for delinquent charges for solid waste collection, disposal, processing and/or recycling on the tax roll and has caused to be filed with its Secretary a written report indicating property owners within Castro Valley Sanitary District who have incurred delinquent charges for solid waste collection disposal, and/or recycling.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 2nd day of August 2022, at the hour of 6:30 P.M., virtually or in-person at the District Office, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, in said District, said Board will hear and consider all protests and objections to said filed reports.

By order of the Board of the Castro Valley Sanitary District.

Dated: July 5, 2022 Roland P. Williams, Jr. General Manager Castro Valley Sanitary District

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Battery and Drugs Saturday, July 16: at 4:06 p.m., deputies arrested a 65-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of assault and battery and possession of illegal drug paraphernalia.

The man was also wanted as part of a warrant issued for his capture for previous charges of attempted arson. Deputies responded to a report of an altercation in front of a business on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

Animal Cruelty Thursday, July 14: at 8:20 p.m., a 37-year-old CV woman was arrested on suspicion of violating a five-year ban on her owning pets following a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty. Deputies were dispatched to a home on Christensen Lane near Parsons Avenue to investigate reports of animals at the property. The woman was taken into custody.

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JUN 06, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 589509 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Whisper Writer Press, located at 5759 Gold Creek Drive Castro Valley, CA 94552. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daniel W. Brown Jr., 5759 Gold Creek Drive Castro Valley, CA 94552. Natalie S. Brown 5759 Gold Creek Drive Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by Married Couple. This business commenced N/A /s/ Daniel W. Brown Jr This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, July 23:

Pop-Up Pet Adoption Event Hayward Animal Shelter is having a POPUP PET adoption event at the San Lorenzo Library. The event will be held Saturday, July 23rd from 10 am to 2 pm at the San Lorenzo Library (395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo).

FREE adoptions to qualified homes for kittens, guinea pigs, rabbits, and maybe dogs. To adopt you must be 18 years of age or older, have a photo ID and proof of address. Qualified homes have done their homework on pet ownership and can provides appropriate food, treats, toys, and love. Questions? Call: (510) 293-7200 or visit: www.haywardanimals.org Saturday, July 23:

Charity Arts & Craft Fair A Charity Arts & Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, July 23 from 10 am to 1 pm at 4628 Grendier Place in Castro Valley. The outdoor event features handcrafted gourmet chocolates, desserts, East African beadwork, arts and crafts in support of various charities and local artisans. For more information, please contact Amy Madsen at amycmadsen@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 24: Castro Valley Democratic Club Picnic

The Castro Valley Democratic Club invites members and guests to our annual picnic from 12 pm to 3 pm. The picnic is held at Castro Valley Community Park, Picnic Area #5 on 18988 Lake Chabot Rd. in Castro Valley. Bring folding chair and potluck item (Last Name: A-H Appetizer, I-R Side Dish, S-Z Dessert) Drawing for Raffle & Door Prizes - Games. Please RSVP with name and number attending to Mary Swain by Thursday, July 21 at: cvdemsclub@gmail.com

each week. A Bounce House, Corn Hole, 9 Square in the Air, Gaga Ball, Connect Four, and a variety of patio games, table games are available to enjoy around outdoor tables. Live Music is provided each week. CrossStreets, a local non-profit organization will be featured July 26 as they prepare to distribute more than 400 backpacks to local public school students. There is no cost to attend; food is available for purchase.

Thursday, July 28: Castro Valley Chamber’s July Mixer

Castro Valley Chamber’s June Mixer.

Thursday, July 28 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Twining Vine Estate Winery located at 16851 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Valley. Networking Mixers are a benefit of being a Chamber member. These events allow you to network and grow your business and are free for members to attend. Pre-register for this event to be entered into a special drawing the night of this event. Non-members pay $10 to attend mixers. Pre-register in advance to enter a special drawing this night. If you would like to join the Chamber, email in advance at: info@castrovalleychamber.com so they can make a special announcement and introduce you to their Board and Community.

Thursday, July 28: Hey Jude Summer Concert Hosted

by Castro Valley Library

Join us for an outdoor concert featuring Hey Jude at the Castro Valley Library on Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 pm. Hey Jude hails from Vacaville and the SF Bay Area. They play energetic and accurate versions of music from the 60’s and 70’s, with an emphasis on The Beatles catalog. Get ready for a concert full of music you can sing and move to!

Registration is required at www.aclibrary.

Tuesday, July 26: org. Bring your lawn chairs, bring the family, Castro Valley Rotary Hosts Alex Bradley bring a picnic! Because this is an outdoor and Dr. Amparo Flores event, automobile parking will be limited Alex Bradley and Dr. Amparo Flores of at the library. We will be maintaining social Zone 7 Water Agency, will describe the water distancing practices and following all local situation in Northern California. A buffet health precautions and guidelines. Alcoholic lunch and the program take place at Redbeverages are prohibited on Alameda County wood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Library property. The library is unable to Road, Castro Valley) at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. provide chairs for this event.

The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July Saturday, August 6: 24, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud. CV Women’s Club Bridge Fundraiser com or 510-402-5123. More information is Play Bridge with the Castro Valley Womavailable at castrovalleyrotary.org. en’s Club on August 6 at 18330 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, and help raise money Tuesday, July 26: for scholarships to be given to worthy women Summer Nights at Redwood Chapel from Castro Valley High School. Cost per taLoveCV.net continues to welcome our ble is $80. Coffee at 8:30 am, playing begins amazing community to enjoy food, friendat 9 am, lunch will be served at 12:30. Resships, games and live music on Tuesday July ervations and money due by August 1, send 26 between 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Hosted by Red- to CVWC, P.O. Box 2764, Castro Valley, CA wood Chapel in their parking lot off James 94546. There will be bridge prizes and door Ave and Heyer Avenue, a variety of food prizes. Questions? please call 510-410-7223 choices are offered by the Food Truck Mafia and leave name and phone number.

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Health and Castro Valley

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Many Gender Identities Dear Editor, In all the recent uproar over the extremists barging into San Lorenzo library and terrorizing little children who were being read to by a lady who volunteers her time to entertain children, no one either side of the issue has taken time to explain the difference between a drag queen, a transgender woman, and a cross-dresser, and the names often get interchanged in the media. Most drag queens are professional entertainers, volunteer or paid, who dress up as women and provide some sort of entertainment. Transgender women are women who have a gender identity disorder (gender dysphoria) who are not comfortable with their gender assigned at birth, and choose to transition from male to female. Most take feminizing hormones and/or have surgical procedures to make them more comfortable with their lives. Crossdressers are people who wear the clothes of the opposite gender, for whatever reason, but do not fully or publicly transition. All three groups are valuable members of society who need to be respected, but I think it is important to know the difference. And I think it is important that drag queens continue to entertain little children without being disrupted by a bunch of angry men who try to impose their radical agenda on the rest of society.

–Angela Shipp, Castro Valley

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.”

(Mahatma Gandhi)

By Thomas E. Lorentzen SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

From the perspective of most of us, Castro Valley is a good place to live. We have great assets in terms of location, weather, schools, culture, etc. As a hamlet, it provides an opportunity for a quality life.

With that, it is a healthy place to live. Given the legitimacy of this view, this observation is perhaps a term to consider for identifying our town. Castro Valley – “A Healthy Place Dear Editor, to Live.” Several decades ago, In the business of our lives, we too often take for granted timely responses from those who serve us. I was blessed by “the personal touch” of one of Alameda County Industries (ACI who when our town was growing in population, we boasted that serves us with garbage, recycling and green waste) employees, Dawn Olson.

My Bride and I are “senior citizens,” live alone and has had the 32 gallon garbage grey contain- we “We are crowing because we were growing.” Now that er dating back to before ACI was awarded the collection contract for Castro Valley waste. I ran we have matured, perhaps it into Roland Williams, Castro Valley Sanitary District General Manager, at the gym and shared our not needing the large grey container and he told me to simply contact ACI for and exchange. is time to graduate with a new term. This is where the term The “magic” (aka personal touch) happened when I went to their website and sent an email asking if and how I could exchange cans. Later the same day (Tuesday, July 12) I received a per- of health might be considered.

We are a town where wellness sonal email from Dawn stating the exchange would easily be done the same day as our garbage collected, which was Wednesday, July 13, and to simply send her the identification number on the is available and can be pursued. container.

San Francisco was once a When I left my house to go to the gym on July 13, the garbage had been picked up and my new

A Timely Response from Alameda County Industries

20 gallon container was delivered. All of this happened within 18 hours of my initial email!

It would be so easy to simply to overlook the service that Dawn oversaw . . . she was quick to respond to my thank you email with “we’re a team and worked together to serve you.” She has a great servants heart!

Blessings!

–Bruce D and Linda Lee Johnson, Castro Valley

Thank You, Eric Swalwell Three cheers for Eric Swawell his attorneys Ron Payne, Al Proietti and E Flanagan. I lost or gave away my hubby’s discharge papers when he passed away. To get them replaced was a MAJOR doing alone (several weeks). These gentleman got it done in less then 3 days and for free.

Thank you again for all your help and expertise –A. Holcombe, Castro Valley

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highly coveted place to live.

Now, given Covid, crime, cost of living, etc., the city offers less value. Now, towns like Castro Valley have become more desirable and valuable as places to live. That is also because towns like ours have matured nicely. We have both old and new assets of value: good schools; good location; good weather; good access to transportation; good access to parks and recreation, such as Lake Chabot; a good performing arts center; a good library; and good medical care. Other positive factors can be included, and some poor ones as well.

Yet, when added together, we have what could be considered a healthy place to live. With that, perhaps it is something for us to use to identify our community.

About a decade ago I became acquainted with a close friend of the late Herb Caen – the famed columnist from the San Francisco Chronicle.

When finding out that I lived in Castro Valley he referred to our side of the Bay Area as the “mysterious East Bay.” At first, I viewed his perception as condescending from his perch upon Nob Hill. I was wrong, he clarified that he and Herb used to imbibe their evening beverages from there and

look out upon the distant lights across the bay. They viewed us as being a mysterious place with mysterious people. From their centric perspective, San Francisco was the only place that they focused upon. They wondered who we are, what we do, and what we are about.

Now, according to some of my friends that live in the “city,” they long for the lifestyle we have here in the East Bay. They consider it as increasingly desirable, and, indeed, a healthy place to live. With that, the value of living in Castro Valley has grown significantly. A recent visitor to the Castro Valley Marketplace from Orinda stated that our town had now become a destination place. We have come a long way!

Given these factors and perspective, perhaps we can properly boast that we have become the “healthy community” of the Bay Area. Other cities and towns create slogans and boast about themselves from a public relations perspective. Maybe we have earned this recognition and deserve it as well.

As a town, we have come a long way from our past. More to do – yes. Lots of good already accomplished – yes.

Go Castro Valley – A Healthy Place to Live and Visit!

Obituaries Jeannette Dickinson Fillipucci Jeannette Dickinson Fillipucci died peacefully on June 14, 2022, her loving family at her side. Born in 1925, she was 96 years old.

Sadly, she was recently preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Ernest Fillipucci, and long preceded in death by her second oldest son, Alfred Fillipucci.

Jeannette was the only daughter of Harvey and Susanne Dickinson’s seven children. She grew up on a farm in Pleasanton, CA, graduating from Livermore High School. Jeannette met Ernie, her life’s love, soon after WWII, and they married in 1947. Early years of marriage were spent as a military wife while Ernie served during the Korean War. Jeannette dedicated her life to her husband and the hard work of raising their large family. Jeannette and Ernie raised their 5 sons and 2 daughters in San Leandro, CA, living in the same home for 53 years before moving to Lewiston, ID, in their retirement.

Jeannette worked with Ernie in the family business, L and E Custom Machining, as office manager and bookkeeper. She joyously planned yearly family camping trips for vacations creating many happy memories. Jeannette was an excellent cook, never hesitating to share a family meal with her children’s childhood friends. She instilled a love of good food and cooking in all her children. Jeannette learned the art of pasta-making from her Italian uncle-in-law and proudly sold her handmade pasta to many restaurants in and around San Francisco. Jeannette was an expert seamstress and a talented quilter. She lovingly crafted quilts for her children and grandchildren that remain cherished family heirlooms. An avid reader, Jeannette kept an extensive library of books, all genres, that she shared with others.

Jeannette supported her husband by participating in many events as a member of the Colombo Club’s Women’s Auxiliary, the Italian cultural club in Oakland, CA, an essential part of their social life.

Jeannette was many things. Though strict and firm, she was a generous and loving parent, and her perseverance through hardship shaped her family. She could be teased to laughter, and her smile was beautiful. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all, especially by her 6 children, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Graveside service, Monday, August 1, 11:30 a.m. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward, CA, St. John the Baptist Statue, east side of Cemetery.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Castro Valley Bocce Our athletes of the week are the participants in this year’s Ken Martin Memorial Bocce tournament, held at the Ken Martin Bocce Courts in Castro Valley held this past Saturday, (July 16).

The annual fundraising event collected $5,200 for the George Mark Children’s House, the first freestanding pediatric palliative care facility in the United States.

Twelve teams competed for bragging rights.

The ladies of the Bocce Group served a lovely lunch after the first round of competition. After six hours of Bocce, Team Pandemonium claimed the Gold, Team Four Paesano’s grabbed the Silver, and Team Warriors captured the Bronze.

Pictured are Al Bronzini of the Castro Valley Bocce Group presenting the envelope to Barbara Sardella representative for the George Mark Children’s House.

The Wilhite Team Team The Matt Matt Wilhite proud to to sponsor Isisproud sponsor Athletes of the Week Athlete of theBocce Week Castro Valley

Castro Valley High School student Connor Ni is an avid fisherman. Earlier this month, he caught this beautiful 20 pound salmon close to the Gulf of the Farallones while aboard a boat named Golden Monkey. Congratulations on your ‘Great Catch,’ Connor! Have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to share? Please email photo and information to: filesforforum@gmail.com

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Library: Veterans Housing continued from front page They noted that the Castro Valley MAC (Municipal Advisory Council) had reached the same conclusion on Feb. 22 and that some 5,000 people had signed a petition to the Board of Supervisors asking to preserve the building.

“Let’s go back to what the Castro Valley community wants, not what the Board of Supervisors once wanted,” Miley said. “The Board made a decision to go in a direction the community opposed.”

Miley noted that the makeup of the Board had changed with the death of Wilma Chan and with longtime District 1 Supervisor Scott Hagerty not seeking re-election.

The county is also out of money, at the moment, for building affordable housing, according to both supervisors and Michelle Starratt, county housing director. That is because all the money from the Measure A-1 housing bond has been fully allocated to existing projects, Starratt said.

The supervisors had voted in March 2020 to tear down the current building. They called for replacing it with affordable housing specifically targeted at serving veterans, some 7,470 square feet of meeting space for veterans groups, and 40 parking spaces.

Veterans groups had opposed demolishing the old library building despite the promise of more veteran-oriented housing on the site.

The two supervisors, along with Starratt, noted that new affordable housing was being added nearby.

Building the housing would have necessitated demolishing the old building, as the site is relatively small, said Eileen Dalton, director of the county Economic and Civic Development Department.

Dalton also said the most economically feasible project, with 56 units, would have to rise to five or six stories to fit on the site. That’s taller than neighboring buildings, including apartment buildings, she said. The old library building is a single story.

“We need to move in the direction to save that building and forget all this ridiculousness about a six-story building,” Haubert said. He added, though, that the county still needed to keep building affordable housing elsewhere to comply with state requirements.

Marc is a male bunny who is laid back and sweet. He came into the shelter after being attacked by a cat, but has since recovered fully from his wounds. His adoption is FREE sponsored by a generous volunteer. To adopt, please call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.

Myrine is a female bunny whose name means “swift bounding” but she also enjoys slowing down to snack on fresh salad and napping.

Right now all bunny adoptions are FREE sponsored by a generous volunteer. To Adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.

Pop-Up Pet Adoptions Hayward Animal Shelter is having a POP-UP PET adoption event at the San Lorenzo Library. The event will be held Saturday, July 23rd from 10 am to 2 pm at the San Lorenzo Library (395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo). FREE adoptions to qualified homes for kittens, guinea pigs, rabbits, and maybe

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You face the possibility of raising your relationship to another level. However, your partner might demand that you make promises you’re not sure you’re ready for.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): A coworker shares some startling news, but before you can use it to your advantage, make sure it’s true. The weekend favors family matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Your usual conservative approach to family situations might not work at this time. Keep an open mind about developments, and you might be pleasantly surprised.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Plans might have to be put on hold because of a family member’s problems. Don’t hesitate to get involved. Your help could make all the difference.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Relationships in the home and in the workplace need your careful attention during this period. Be careful not to allow misunderstandings to create problems.

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