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PHOTOS BY MIKE MCGUIRE
Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern, right, and restaurant owner Maria Villa cut the ribbon on a community mural on the side of El Rinconcito Chilango on East 14th Street in Ashland last Wednesday. With them are family members, county officials including Supervisor Dave Brown (in light shirt, fourth from left) and the youth artists from the REACH Ashland Youth Center who painted the mural, along with staff from the center. More photos online at: mycvforum.com SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 4
21 Years of Color, Creativity at Aran’s Art Studio By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
Upon entering the Dutch door to Aran’s Art Studio, you are immersed in a world of color and creativity. The walls of the vaulted ceiling studio are packed with an array of brightly colored canvasses They contrast the stark whiteness of the ceramics gently arranged on the shelves below. Opposite the untouched plates and mugs is a wall displaying glass creations bursting with deep reds, oranges, and blues worthy of a cathedral window. The far end of the studio is slightly shrouded with chandelier-style crystals that hint at even more art including
an array of geometric shapes that suspend swirl after swirl of mystical-looking acrylic paint. In the center of the studio are working tables chocked full of projects in various states of competition, each handcrafted by a person who initially claimed they have no talent for art. That’s where you’ll find Aran, who prefers that people call her by her first name, like Cher or Rhianna. “I love to prove people wrong when they say they are not artistic,” Aran told the Forum. “People come here in a thousand stages of emotions— happy, sad, angry—and they all leave feeling good about themselves because art brings out the best in all of us.”
Aran, owner of Aran’s Art Studio
For the last 21 years, Aran and her staff have been proving a lot of frustrated artists wrong about their abilities. The studio holds several classes a week and graciously welcomes drop-
in visits to create. In addition to painting ceramics, visitors can fuse glass, paint canvases, or drop and swirl acrylic paint on wood boards. The ceramics and glass are “fired” or baked at a high temperature, which solidifies the color to the plain white mug or transforms glass pieces into bold-colored sculptures. “I welcome in everybody,” Aran says. “My wish for this community is that this is the place that they can come in and discover their inner artist.” Aran claims that even she did not get into art until later in her life, which started when she took a class at the Adobe Art Center in Castro Valley. That led to a long journey of
trying new things and helping others open up with art. “Honestly, I decided to just start calling myself an artist about four months ago,” she quips. The studio is the second location for Aran in the Castro Village. From 2001 to 2008, the studio resided across the parking lot between the bike store and the now-empty Hallmark store. There, she and her husband hosted art classes and a small café until his death in 2004. The current site has seen a steady stream of customers including ones who rent out the entire place for events. “We book this place every Christmas Eve with the family see ARAN’S on page 4
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SHOOTING FOR THE STARS: From left to right: Aidan Rickert, Karl Haidinyak, Sam Garcia, Rassa Wood, Anton Pimentel and Peter Shlychkov.
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n a cold February morning outside of Fresno, six students from Castro Valley High School launched their model rockets as a runup to a qualifying event in April and the national competition in Washington DC in May. The CVHS Rocketry Club, which is participating in this year’s TARC (The American Rocketry Challenge), started a chapter at the high school last year during virtual distance learning. The club meets at lunchtime typically in the engineering workshop to collaborate, laser cut, 3D print, design, and build their rocket models. The club includes Aidan Rickert, Karl Haidinyak, Sam Garcia, Rassa Wood, Peter Shlychkov, and club president Anton Pimentel. The students are currently doing test flights in preparation for certification flights which involves having a couple of advisors witness and evaluate their launches. They essentially need to design a rocket that can reach a certain height and then land in a state where it can be launched again. “We are designing and will build a mid-power rocket with an F Motor for the competition,” said Pimentel. “The rocket has to fly 835 feet and land in a condition that would allow it to fly over and over again. The entire flight has to last 41-43 seconds.” During the competition, the team also needs to put two eggs that must be unbroken when the rocket lands.
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Some of the test flights have actually failed—either the egg broke, or parts of the rocket were damaged. But that’s how the team says it gets the data it needs and the lessons for improving the rocket’s design. The adult advisors say it has really been wonderful to watch the students work together as a team, learning from their mis-
takes, talking about possible solutions, and celebrating when a test is successful. “I had Anton in my Principles of Engineering class last year and even though they were working in a virtual space, Anton really wanted to start a rocketry club,” said CVHS teacher and club see ROCKET on page 5
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Disruptive Customer Sunday, March 6: at 11:56 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 35-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of causing a commotion at a coffee shop in the Castro Village shopping center. The store manager called for help after the man tried to access the restricted employee area and dismantle security cameras. Deputies report the man also had illegal drug paraphernalia in his possession. The man was taken into custody. Child Endangerment Sunday, March 6: at 11:30 a.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a home on Crow Canyon Road near Norris Canyon Road. There, they arrested a 54-year-old woman
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Paint and Pride: New Community Mural Honors Mexican Heritage sense of belonging.” “Through arts practices, youth cope better from traumas, find alternatives to more risky behaviors, and express their identities in positive and supportive ways,” Newman added. The mural was painted by artists Jennifer Valladares, Susana Gonzalez, Greg Duggan, Tiffany King, Terris Ricks, Jasmine Quiroga, Quentin Torres, and Breana Parks, along with other youth artists from REACH Ashland. Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern told participants that the murals are part of a comprehensive crime prevention strategy for Ashland and other communities in Alameda El Rinconcito Chilango restaurant owner Maria Villas County. That strategy is called speaks at ribbon-cutting of new community mural Community Capitals Policing, on its side. Her translator, at left, was Nora Zamora and it aims to build up several from the Alameda County Office of Education. different kinds of capital, or resources to draw on, in commuThis is the fifth community Joaquin Newman, arts pronities to make them safer. gram manager at REACH mural the REACH Ashland The restaurant was chosen Ashland, told the gathering. “It for the mural after experiencartists have done in partnership with the public arts pro- is a form of communication ing graffiti and other problems, gram of the Alameda County that transcends languages the sheriff said. Even while the and can be a tool to unify our mural was still being prepared, Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League (DSAL) and with the diverse communities. Investproblems diminished, and foot ments in the public arts provide traffic increased. Alameda County Office of for economic growth, civic Education. “The neighbors say the unity, and give us a collective murals make them feel safer “Art is a human right,”
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shland residents, artists, students, educators, and law enforcement officers gathered last Wednesday, March 2 at the corner of East 14th Street and 165th Avenue to dedicate a new community mural highlighting what Ashland has in common with Mexico City. The mural, painted by youth artists from the nearby REACH Ashland Youth Center, is on the side of El Riconcito Chilango restaurant at 16496 East 14th St. Chilango refers to the people of Mexico City, where restaurant owner Maria Villa was born. She has operated the restaurant for 11 years. After talking to Ms. Villa, the artists came to see Ashland and Mexico City as two communities where people have many different origin stories. The east side of the mural depicts Mexico City’s famous buildings and waterways. The east side, toward the street, depicts the power of connecting people from different backgrounds through food and sharing meals together.
Mural artists stand with Joaquin Newman, arts program manager at Reach Ashland Youth Center, last Wednesday in front of the mural they created at the El Rinconcito Chilango restaurant in Ashland.
and proud of their community,” Ahern said. Sheriff Ahern thanked, among others, Capt. Marty Neideffer and his partner, Hilary Bass, who head up the Sheriff’s Office crime prevention efforts in the area. “Art is a right. Art is a healing. As we shift into the
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next phase of the pandemic, we need this to help us heal,” Dr. Ingrid Lainez-Roberson, county assistant schools superintendent, told the crowd. The Alameda County Office of Education runs the art and other educational programs at the REACH Ashland Youth Center.
Aran’s: This is the Time Art Can Heal continued from front page except for the year the COVID shut everybody down,” says Brentwood resident Helen Howlett. “We’ve had as many as 20 people come in and create including my 5-year-old grandchild who loves to make art every year.” Like many other activity-based businesses, Aran’s did shut its doors during the pandemic-lockdown phase. But the studio provided do-it-yourself kits for sale and hosted online video classes so that people could still create. “My customers are amazing,” Aran says. “They have stuck with me through all the years. With all the suffering that has happened in the world, this is the time that art can heal.” Aran says the studio is looking at doing a fundraising event for the Ukrainian people. The studio has also done donated proceeds toward other groups including Castro Valley Pride. Currently, the studio is gearing up for a Spring Break Art Camp at the end of the month. Parents can also drop off their children for a few hours on Fridays as part of a “Kids Night Out.” See the schedule at: aransartstudio.com.
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CVHS Rocketry Club members retrieve a rocket after a successful test ight in Stoc ton last month.
Rocket: Students Shoot for the Stars continued from page 3 advisor Jessica Porter. “They started designing and discussing the ins and outs of a rocket virtually over Zoom meetings and as soon as they could make the club more official this school year. They’ve also partnered a lot with some of our FIRST Robotics kids and Aidan even joined the FIRST team for robotics as well.” Anton said he got started with rocketry in 2019 and got his Junior High Power Rocketry Level 1 certification last June which meant he would be allowed to work with high-powered motors. He and Aidan say they teamed up early last year and subsequently invited others to form the club. They had planned to join the national rocketry challenge last year, but the pandemic derailed them. Anton says he is not sure, but he believes this is the first-ever CVHS Rocketry Club and the first team from Castro Valley
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Shannon Thomas, RN, MSN, has been named as the new chief administrative officer of Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley. Thomas began her role on March 7. Thomas comes to Eden Medical Center, part of the Sutter Health not-for-profit integrated network of care, from Sutter’s Novato Community Hospital in Novato, California where she served as chief administrative officer and chief nursing officer since 2019. “I am very excited about Shannon Thomas joining Eden Medical Center’s leadership team,” said Janet Wagner, Area CEO. “She is a superb leader with a proven track record for clinical excellence and quality across her career, and I have high hopes for her collaboration with her new team at Eden.” Prior to Novato Community Hospital, Thomas was director of nursing and site administrator for the Mission
Thomas earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte before moving to California to work at the University of California, San Francisco where she earned a master’s degree in Nursing Administration. Eden Medical Center combines compassionate, patient-centered care with state-of-the-art technology. The hospital has 130 beds, all in private rooms. Eden is Bernal Campus of Sutter’s the regional trauma center for California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) in San Fran- Southern Alameda County and features many centers of excelcisco where she led the 2017 lence, including neuroscience, opening of the new hospital. orthopedics, rehabilitation, Thomas began her tenure at CPMC as the clinical manager birthing center, imaging, stroke of the Postpartum/Well Baby and cancer care. 2021 quality awards for nursery. After a stint at Kaiser Eden Medical Center include Permanente, San Francisco, she returned to CPMC to serve HealthGrades: ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals as the director for Women’s Services before her promotion for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best to director of Nursing and site administrator at CPMC’s Hospitals in Stroke and Critical Care. Mission Bernal Campus.
CVHS Rocketry Club members prepare their rocket for launch at Stoc ton test ights on February 5.
high school, my high school didn’t have an engineering pathway or any of this so to be able to teach it now in high school and give kids so many opportunities like rocketry club is definitely an amazing blessing and to see them shoot for the stars (no pun intended).”
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rowing up in Edmonton, AB, Canada, I lived in the midst of the largest Ukrainian population outside of Ukraine and Russia. In a geographic region remarkably similar to Ukraine, Ukrainians seeking refuge from the repressive USSR regime have flourished on the Canadian prairies. As a result, we enjoyed easy access to Ukrainian cuisine and my high school, in addition to offering French and German language classes, featured Ukrainian as well. Amongst our school clubs was a Shumka Dance Club, proudly performing classic Ukrainian dances in full regional costumes for special events. It is with a deep sense of sadness that we are now viewing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In what has been called the largest conventional military attack in Europe since WW2, Russia, despite world-wide opposition, has chosen to invade. The invasion has caused financial market instability on a global scale which has in turn induced significant unrest and subsequent volatility in the US financial markets. As is typically the case when the stock market faces uncertain-
ty, investors have been moving funds to the bond market for stability. “Mortgage interest rates, which had been expected to keep inching up, instead retreated slightly, according to the latest Freddie Mac data,” stated Clare Trapasso in a post from Realtor.com on 2/24/22. “The stock and cryptocurrency markets, where many buyers pull money from to purchase property, tumbled. And ultimately, the already accelerated rate of inflation is expected to rise even further—hurting renters, buyers, and even builders who will continue to grapple with fast-rising construction costs.” In an environment where we are already seeing increases in fuel costs and dramatic shortages of building materials, this is not welcome news. Many first-time buyer hopefuls, already stretched to their financial limits and dealing with unprecedent inventory shortages, will likely find their path to homeownership littered with new obstacles. John Dutra, Senior Loan Consultant with Finance of America, informs, “Due to the money currently flowing into the bond market, we are seeing some decreases in mort-
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Mortgage Rates Fall Geopolitical tensions caused U.S. Treasury yields to recede this week as investors moved to the safety of bonds, leading to a drop in mortgage rates. While inflationary pressures remain, the cascading impacts of the war in Ukraine have created market uncertainty. Consequently, rates are expected to stay low in the short-term but will likely increase in the coming months.
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Asking: $1,590,000 Location! Location! Don’t miss this amazing single level 2,592 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home situated on a .27 acre lot with gated side access and parking for multiple cars and a detached 2 car garage with door to accommodate a motorhome.This entertainer’s dream home has a flowing floor plan that includes a formal living room with picture window, large bonus room with 17427 Vineyard Rd • Castro Valley vaulted ceiling and sliding doors to covered patio-low maintenance yard and gleaming in-ground pool. The kitchen has an eating area that opens to the family room with a fireplace. Primary bedroom has a slider to the patio and remodeled bathroom with tub and stall shower. Hall bath with shower and 2 additional bedrooms. Located in Proctor School District. All this and so much more!
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Hand Cultivating and Mulching Just as Effective at Stopping Weeds BUZZ BERTOLERO
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I have a sixteen-foot by an eightfoot vegetable garden that I maintain organically year-round, but my neighbor’s weedy yard is a big headache. I want to wipe out the weeds before I till the soil this month with some sort of natural herbicide. Do you know of any; as of yet, I have not found one?
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I’m not aware of any herbicide, organic or non-organic, that is applied before tilling that kills both the actively growing unwanted weeds and grasses along with the dormant weed seeds. It’s going to be a two-step process with post and pre-emergent herbicides. There is herbicidal soap available for the actively growing weeds, but cultivation is by far the best or-
ganic control. It shouldn’t be a big deal based on the size of your garden. I might hoe and remove the largest weeds and then till the area. It’s the weed seeds that will be problematic during the growing season. Concern Weed Stopper Plus is an organic pre-emergent herbicide made from corn gluten. It’s applied to control the weed seeds around edibles and other plants. It’s not recommended to start your vegetable garden from seed, but it’s okay around transplants or seedlings. Any type of pre-emergent herbicide can’t tell the difference between desirable and non-desirable seeds. Concern Weed Stopper Plus does an OK job with grassy weeds, but it’s very weak controlling broad leaves and deep-rooted perennials. Hand cultivating and mulching could be just as effective. You can also lay down landscape fabric or a thick layer of newspaper. A thin layer of organic matter is then placed over the material to cover it and weigh
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it down. I wouldn’t make it very thick; otherwise, you provide for an excellent area where the weeds seeds that blow in can germinate. The lack of light will prevent the dormant seeds from growing.
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Can you tell me when it is safe to plant seeds? The robins are chirping, the daffodils are budding, and the trees are in bloom. I don’t want to be too early.
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Planting seeds is a year-round activity. They’re generally started indoors, and the seedlings are then planted outdoors when ready. But I think your question is when it is okay to plant directly into the open ground, which depends on what you’re growing. Carrots, beets, turnips, other root crops, and lettuce can be sown now. But I’d wait until mid-April to sow all the tomatoes, squash, melons, and peppers. The same is true with seasonal color, and it’s not too late to sow wildflowers. Seeds started today should be ready to be planted outdoors in late April. The benefit of growing in flats is that you only transplant the most vigorous plants. I would avoid sowing Pansies, Violas, and Iceland Poppies, as they will fade when the temperatures get warm. Instead, I would sow Marigolds, Petunias, Impatiens, or Vinca. They’ll grow and flower all summer and fall.
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BD - 2,154 SF - 1965 26472 Parkside Drive 94542: $1,275,000 [5 BD - 3,131 SF - 2015 3288 Round Hill Drive 94542: 29300 Dixon Street #207 94544: CASTRO VALLEY Total: 12 – Average Price: $1,072,666 $1,410,000 [5 BD - 2,538 SF - 1971 $343,000 [1 BD - 598 SF - 1984 High: $1,650,000– Low: $250,000 25000 Copa Del Oro Drive #101 94545: 27167 Belfast Lane 94542: $1,470,000 21915 Hoffman Way 94546: $250,000 [3 BD - 2,038 SF - 1987 $500,000 [2 BD - 855 SF - ] [3 BD - 1,267 SF - 1959 124 Anderly Court #7 94541: $510,000 21447 Bedford Drive 94546: $700,000 SAN LEANDRO [2 BD - 940 SF - 1992 Total: 19 – Average Price: $797,052 [3 BD - 1,462 SF - 1950 1775 Panda Way #228 94541: High: $1,125,000 – Low: $500,000. 5348 Briar Ridge Drive 94552: $965,000 16383 Saratoga Street #302e 94578: $525,000 [2 BD - 900 SF - 1980 [1,593 SF - 1978 22258 Thelma Street 94541: $587,500 $500,000 [2 BD - 947 SF - 1981 19712 Anita Avenue 94546: 1452 Trojan Avenue 94579: $500,000 [4 BD - 1,514 SF - 1950 $1,000,000 [2 BD - 943 SF - 1941 [3 BD - 1,241 SF - 1952 1082 Highland Boulevard 94542: 4901 Old Dublin Road 94552: 14373 Doolittle Drive 94577: $530,000 $650,000 [4 BD - 1,598 SF - 1948 $1,050,000 [1 BD - 1,604 SF - 1951 285 Redbud Lane 94541: $670,000 [2 [3 BD - 1,060 SF - 1979 3658 Seven Hills Road 94546: 488 Cascade Road 94577: $550,000 [2 BD - 1,051 SF - 1950 $1,070,000 [4 BD - 1,328 SF - 1952 967 Pope Way 94545: $755,000 [3 BD BD - 863 SF - 1948 22700 Canyon Terrace Drive 94552: 15165 Golden Gate Drive 94579: - 998 SF - 1951 $1,085,000 [4 BD - 1,607 SF - 1997 $582,000 [792 SF - 1947 25286 Lindenwood Way 94545: 18578 Carmel Drive 94546: $1,150,000 15024 Crosby Street 94579: $725,000 $875,000 [3 BD - 1,276 SF - 1958 [3 BD - 1,432 SF - 1954 796 Bluefield Lane 94541: $877,500 [4 [2 BD - 986 SF - 1948 22029 Betlen Way #142 94546: 2249 Transom Way 94577: $745,000 BD - 1,594 SF - 1956 $1,172,000 [4 BD - 1,600 SF - 1954 [1,125 SF - 1978 28174 Calaroga Avenue 94545: 19312 Center Street 94546: 1726 137th Avenue 94578: $750,000 $970,000 [4 BD - 1,687 SF - 1963 $1,200,000 [3 BD - 1,956 SF - 1951 1738 Eugenia Avenue 94545: $980,000 [2 BD - 960 SF - 1947 22362 Princeton Place 94552: 1548 137th Avenue 94578: $780,000 [4 BD - 1,336 SF - 1964 $1,580,000 [4 BD - 2,398 SF - 2000 [2 BD - 1,014 SF - 1947 24482 Groom Street 94544: 3646 La Costa Avenue 94546: 1559 Valley Street 94577: $829,000 [2 $1,000,000 [4 BD - 1,463 SF - 1950 $1,650,000 [4 BD - 2,248 SF - 1987 3277 Jamie Way 94541: $1,039,000 [3 BD - 804 SF - 1942 HAYWARD 2176 Placer Drive 94578: $860,000 [4 BD - 1,640 SF - 1985 Total: 18 – Average Price: $871,777 3486 Bridle Drive 94541: $1,255,000 [3 BD - 1,872 SF - 1935 High: $1,470,000 – Low: $343,000
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14840 Crosby Street 94579: $910,000 [3 BD - 1,447 SF - 1956 915 Kenyon Avenue 94577: $915,000 [2 BD - 1,114 SF - 1948 937 Portola Drive 94578: $925,000 [3 BD - 1,311 SF - 1955 15220 Edgemoor Street 94579: $938,000 [3 BD - 1,416 SF - 1950 15346 Inverness Street 94579: $940,000 [4 BD - 1,507 SF - 1955 725 Juana Avenue 94577: $1,000,000
[2 BD - 1,548 SF - 1939 16533 Page Street 94578: $1,040,000 [3 BD - 1,696 SF - 1963 1910 Lomita Drive 94578: $1,125,000 [3 BD - 2,115 SF - 1968 SAN LORENZO Total: 5– Average Price: $832,900 High: $941,500 – Low: $580,000
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[3 BD - 1,152 SF - 1956 15733 Via Corta 94580: $888,000 [3 BD - 986 SF - 1944 564 Pomona Street 94580: $905,000 [3 BD - 1,518 SF - 1950 16035 Via Anade 94580: $941,500 [3 BD - 1,342 SF - 1955 1928 Via Buena Vista 94580: $906,000 [3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1953 1688 Via Sarita 94580: $1,029,000 [3 BD - 1,515 SF - 1952
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CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Eden Garden Club Celebrates 75 Years of Community Service
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members of the Eden Garden Club celebrated their 75th Anniversary at the Moose Lodge. Bonnie Remigio has been a member for 33 years and Past President four times. She stated “Eden Garden Club is the heart and soul of our community.” Eden Garden Club was incorporated in 1947 dedicated to furthering gardening, plants, birds and butterfly life, civic beautification, conservation of our natural resources and appreciation of California’s natural beauties. In the 1940s the motto was “I’d rather be digging than dusting”. Since 2007 Eden Garden Club has generously donated $59,635 to support our community. The club worked with the Boy Scouts to plant poppy seeds along Crow Canyon and they collected stamps to save the Bald Eagle from extinction. The club supports reforestation of California State
Help Repeal the Death Tax Volunteers for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association will be collecting signatures for the non-partisan ballot initiative to Repeal the Death Tax on Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13, from 10 am to 2 pm both days at the corner of Redwood Rd and Castro Valley Blvd. The initiative will restore parents ability to transfer property to their children without triggering a reassessment and huge tax increase. Learn more at: https:// reinstate58.hjta.org and come sign the initiative to help get this on the November ballot. Monday, March 14: Peggy Berthol and Bonnie Remigio at Eden Garden Club
Parks through donations for PENNY PINES. Annual plant sales raise funds benefiting school grants for horticulture in Castro Valley and Hayward. Eden Garden Club has fostered partnerships with the Sulphur Creek Nature Center and Sorensdale Recreation Center. Peggy Barthol, longtime member for 25 years, shared
the history of Penny Pines. Margaret March Mount worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Wyoming and witnessed erosion from wind and rain. Her vision was to plant trees and nurture healthy forests by planting trees. She became the “Ambassador of Trees” and worked with Womsee GARDEN on back page
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DEC 17, 2022 FILED FEB 15, 2022 County MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585143 FILE NO. 586481 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): The name of the business(es): Kitson Wines, located at 4755 Hillside Advanced Car Glass, located at 3641 JuDrive, Castro Valley, Ca 94546. in Ala- niper St., Castro Valley Ca 94546. 20885 meda County, is hereby registered by Redwood Rd., #181, Castro Valley Ca the following owner(s): Bradford Scott 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby Kitson, 14755 Hillside Drive, Castro registered by the following owner(s): Valley, Ca 94546. This business is con- Robert Ussery, 3641 Juniper St., Castro ducted, by an individual. This business Valley Ca 94546. This business is concommenced 1/1/2011 ducted, by an individual. This business /s/ Bradford Scott Kitson commenced N/A This statement was filed with the Coun- /s/ Robert Ussery ty Clerk of Alameda County on date in- This statement was filed with the Coundicated by file stamp above. ty Clerk of Alameda County on date inExpires DEC 16, 2026 dicated by file stamp above. MAR 02, 09, 16, 23, 2022 Expires FEB 14, 2027 0463-CVF FEB 23, MAR 02, 09, 16, 2022 0460-CVF
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 587033 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Canine Learning With Finesse, located at 1647 E Street, Hayward, Ca 94541, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Esther W Ho, 1882 E Street, Hayward, Ca 94541. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced 10/04/2006 /s/ Esther W Ho This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAR 06, 2027 MAR 09, 16, 23, 30, 2022 0466-CVF
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Senior Driver Safety Seminar Stay safe…and save money! Registration has begun for the library’s popular senior driving program! Conducted by the California Highway Patrol, this seminar will include: Compensating for Age-Related Changes, Tune-Up Your Driving Skills, Rules of the Road, Safe Driving Tips; and more! Participants will receive a certificate for completing this FREE course which may lead to an insurance discount. You must be 65 or older to qualify. Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900 or register online at www.aclibrary.org. This program will be held in person at the Castro Valley library in the Chabot/Canyon room on Monday, March 14 from 4 to 5 p.m The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system and is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley. Tuesday, March 15:
Rotary Hosts AVID Teachers Laura O’Brien and Candace Tigerman, AVID teachers at CVUSD, will describe the AVID program. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More info available at castrovalleyrotary.org. Saturday, March 19:
CVUSD Holding Job Fair The Castro Valley Unified School District has openings for the 2022-2023 school year! Visit their job fair at Castro Valley High School (19400 Santa Maria Ave. Castro Valley) on Saturday, March 19 from 9 am to 12 pm to learn how you can become a member of the CVUSD. The District has openings for: Certificated Staff at all levels, Pre-K – 12, Paraprofessionals, Cafeteria Workers (Group testing for paraprofessionals and cafeteria workers available at 9:30 a.m), Clerical Staff, Custodial, and more. Apply online before the job fair to secure your interview timeslot: www.edjoin.org/CVUSD. Saturday, March 19:
Street Eats & Makers Market FirstPres Hayward, located at 2490 Grove Way in Castro Valley, is hosting Street Eats & Makers Market on Saturday, March 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. The event will benefit Everyone Deserves, a social enterprise of FirstPres, that works to create dignified in-
come for the unhoused community because everyone deserves an opportunity for a better life. We’re excited and hope you’ll join us at our event that will spotlight local makers, Food Truck Mafia, and live music brought to you by Smalltown! If you’re a local maker interested in participating as a vendor, contact: everyonedeserves@firstpreshayward.com. Monday, March 21:
Start Smart: Teen Driver Program The California Highway Patrol and the Castro Valley Library present Start Smart: Teen Driver Program. CHP officers will discuss traffic collision avoidance techniques, collision causing factors, driver/parent responsibilities, and seatbelt usage. The Start Smart program is a driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 to 19 and their parents/guardians. A parent/guardian is required to attend the class with their teen. This program will be held in person at the Castro Valley library in the Chabot/ Canyon room on Monday, March 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900 or register online at www.aclibrary.org Monday, March 21:
Women’s History in the Eden Area The League of Women Voters Eden Area (LWVEA) will be holding a free program on “Women’s History in the Eden Area” on Monday, March 21, at 7 pm over Zoom. March is designated as Women’s History Month. The question arises as to why and how did this come about. To answer this question, there will be a speaker who was one of the people who worked to see that there would be a month dedicated to the history of women. Molly Murphy MacGregor is the cofounder of the National Women’s History Project, which has expanded and is now the National Women’s History Alliance. Register at https://bit.ly/33JwwkP Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link. March 23 & March 27:
Free In-Person Concerts Return! Castro Valley Adult and Career Education is delighted to once again offer free in-person concerts. Liven up your week, grab a friend and attend the community band concert on March 23 at 7:30. You can also spice up your Sunday afternoon with the March 27 Orchestra concert at 2 pm. Both events will be held at the CV Center for the Arts. Attendees will be required to show photo ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the date of attendance. Please arrive early to account for this. Saturday, March 26:
Hill and Valley Club Bunco Madness Hill and Valley Club presents Bunco Madness on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our clubhouse, 1808 B Street (B and Linden) in Hayward. Your $20 ticket includes lunch and a variety of door prizes and Bunco prizes. For reservations or further information, please contact Pat Keathley at 510-487-8827 or pkeathley@icloud.com. Masks and proof of vaccination/booster are required.
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CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Ukraine and Us FROM THE BOULEVARD
“I would rather be a little nobody, than an evil somebody.” (Abraham Lincoln) By Thomas E. Lorentzen SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
We are all concerned about the Russian military invasion of the Ukraine. These feelings reside not only in the capitals of nations. They reside in towns like Castro Valley. It is often the primary topic of conversation at places like Rudy’s Donut Shop and the Cordial Cellar, as well as in our homes. Experts provide opinions, which, like our own, are guesses. I sought views from two knowledgeable colleagues. One was a top historian at the CIA and now a professor of history. The other, is the head of a foreign policy think tank in Washington, D.C. They are seasoned experts regarding Russia, Europe, and world affairs. Although they provided insights, our shared abilities to explain what is transpiring were limited because of the many unknowns. What we do know, however, is that the Russian invasion is historical. The forces and faces come from the past. They have deep roots in history. This makes the current situation part of a continuum. In order to try to comprehend the situation we have to study the forces of motion, from the past to the present to the future. For those who condescend the importance of history, they do so with neglect for the currents of contemporary history in the making. As I engaged in these conversations, I reflected upon a story told me years ago by Eric Hoffer, author of “The True Believer.” As a dock worker, he told me about working on a ship on the San Francisco waterfront on the day that World War II ended. Automobile horns were being honked on the Embarcadero. People were hugging one another. To join in the joy, Hoffer started singing. A co-worker displayed indifference. Hoffer barked at him, wondering why he was not joyful. Although Hoffer’s co-worker was illiterate, he may have been wise. He said that he was happy. Yet, he projected that the end of the war would bring only a pause in the conflict among nations. Perturbed by his cynicism, Hoffer asked “Why?” The man pointed from atop the ship to the shore. He said there was a school nearby. History, he said, is often about schoolyards. On most every yard there is a bully that dominates other kids.
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With time, the bully is challenged and put in his place. Then, there is a pause. Within a short period of time another bully emerges. He summarized this is what history is about. He added that the bullies within Germany and Japan were now gone. He said it was only a matter of time before the next bully would appear. Perplexed at the simplicity of his view, Hoffer asked who that bully might be. The man said it would be Stalin - the leader of the Soviet Union. He said that he was prepared to be the next bully. He turned out to be right. With that, the Cold War began. This story is shared, as the view expressed by the man had legitimacy then, as it may now. It was, after all, only 30 years ago that an unprecedented moment in history happened. It was when, for the first time ever, slightly more people in the world lived under a basic form of freedom and democracy than the opposite. Optimism arose about an end to the flow of conflict among humans and their nations, and that the world had become flat and gone global. The long-planned invasion of the Ukraine may have proved these views as presumptuous and premature. We may have a new bully marching upon Eastern Europe with an appetite for Western Europe. That bully may have a partner in Asia. We hope not. Yet, we suspect the possibilities. This is why the invasion of the Ukraine is about us, as well as about everyone. The act we are watching is a revised version of an old play upon the human stage. We hope that this is not the case. Yet, it might. With these views expressed, it is time for me to return to Rudy’s or the Cordial Cellar for more conversation and insight. If lucky, I might find a stranger somewhere that can provide insight that is hard to get from among our experts. Tom Lorentzen served as Senior Consultant to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission and is a former member of the National Board to the U.S. Institute of Museum & Library Services.
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Castro Valley Community Members at Their Best Dear Editor, On 02/23/22 (Wed) late afternoon, our daughter was walking our leashed dog on the west side of Center Street and Gem Ave, when our dog suddenly stopped and went on alert. Our daughter immediately scanned around and observed an unrestrained husky heading towards her, with its owner just watching - about two houses in from the corner on Gem. Despite our daughter yelling, “Call your dog back!” several times to the owner, he did nothing, as his Husky headed into the busy intersection (during rush hour traffic) and then started fighting with our leashed dog. Thankfully, a quick-thinking lady pulled her car over towards our daughter and honked her car horn several times, which surprised both dogs enough to break up the fight. Two other drivers subsequently also pulled over, essentially creating a barrier between the Husky and our daughter and dog. After the Husky started trotting back towards its owner, the three drivers checked the status of my daughter. She assured them that she was fine, as she thanked them for their help. The drivers were incensed when they heard that the owner just watched & did nothing to prevent his dog from: (a) heading into a busy intersection with oncoming traffic and (b) provoking and attacking an unsuspecting dog walker and her leashed dog. To the irresponsible Husky owner who did nothing & allowed your dog to risk injuring itself and/or others, your dog deserves someone who takes pet parenting seriously and responsibly. If that isn’t you, please consider rehoming your dog with someone else who is. To the three drivers who pulled their cars over that day, my family and I extend our deepest thanks & appreciation. Your intervention, clear thinking, and quick actions helped prevent an incident of harm and injury. This is CV community members at their best! Thank you so very much! –Aileen Chong-Jeung, Castro Valley
Remembering Coach Peter Brewer and His Heart of Gold Editor, The fondness that I knew of Coach Peter Brewer was that of the heart of the God of heaven and earth. He has literally made the graveyard rich, and this feels like someone stole from me. Our dialog on life in this nation in this day of horrendous hate or what is called tribalism he hated it. He was morally conservative versus being racially conservative. The one beauty that stands out for me as a Black man is that he never made any reference to race. He would state “what is the heck wrong with us.” He is not only a great loss to his family but also to this Nation. Because he possessed an attribute that could have brought about racial reconciliation with competence as well as he coached. If he was a Politian, he would not as the racial conservatives do today tell a Black voting Republican to “go talk to your people.” Whatever the given issue he would address it himself with austerity. That hallmark made the graveyard rich at least 500% higher than the ounce of gold. I’m going to miss you my brother “RIP.” –Gregory Newman, Oakland
Freeway Gunman Arrested A man connected to two freeway shootings that occurred on February 27 was arrested in Castro Valley, the California Highway Patrol reports. Armando Perez, 24, of Hayward was arrested and taken to Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of attempted murder, shooting at an occupied vehicle, and
assault with a deadly weapon. The first incident reported about 11:15 a.m. occurred on westbound Interstate 205 near Interstate 5 near Lathrop. The victim was critically injured during the shooting, the CHP said. Later, around 11:44 a.m., on westbound Interstate 580, west of North Livermore Avenue a
second shooting was reported. A man driving a white Dodge pickup truck was shot and taken to Eden Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries. Shortly afterward, CHP officers spotted the suspect driving the vehicle reported in both incidents on westbound Interstate 580, near Strobridge Avenue. A motive for the
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Reports: Gun and Robberies continued from page 3 Methamphetamine Drugs Friday, March 4: at 3:14 a.m., a 67-year-old CV man was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had been previously charged with two counts of possession of methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia as well as damaging private property. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside an apartment on Center Street near Grove Way when they confirmed his warrant and discovered he had more of the drug in his possession. The man was taken into custody. Carrying a Loaded Gun Thursday, March 3: at 8:41 a.m., deputies arrested a 57-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of illegally carrying a loaded gun in public without a permit. The man was traveling on the Boulevard near Baker Road when deputies stopped him for questioning and discovered he was carrying. The man was taken into custody. Assault with Serious Bodily Injury Wednesday, March 2: at 11:28 a.m., a 42-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of assault that resulted in serious bodily injury. Deputies were called to a restaurant on Castro Valley Boulevard near Wilbeam Avenue to investigate an altercation. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. Three Women Arrested for Robbery Monday, February 28: at 5:05 p.m., deputies arrested three women outside the Dell Café on Castro Valley Boulevard on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime. The driver, a 38-year-old was
charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Another 38-year-old woman in the car was found to have an outstanding warrant for possession of stolen property. She was additionally charged with possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. A 30-year-old woman in the vehicle also had an outstanding warrant for charges of driving drunk and drugged, reckless driving, violating a restraining order, and intent to fraud. All three women were taken to Santa Rita Jail. Arrested for Shoplifting Monday, February 28: at 3:12 p.m., deputies arrested a 59-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of shoplifting at a grocery store on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. Store managers called for help after observing the man leave with unpaid merchandise. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. Since 1965
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Dr. Daryl Homer It is with great sadness to share the passing of Dr. Daryl Homer. Daryl’s dedication to his family and love for his five grandsons was true and steadfast. A pediatrician at Kaiser Hayward and Pleasanton for over 35 years, he dedicated his career to caring for all of his patients. Every nurse and patient had nothing but the kindest words to say about him, and many brought their own children back to him for care years later. Daryl also loved sports (go A’s!) and enjoyed coaching Castro Valley Little League and attending every sporting event his children and grandchildren played in. Though Daryl played Stanford golf course every Thursday for over 25 years, he always decreed that he “wasn’t that good at golf.” Daryl’s humble and sweet demeanor was felt by all. Daryl is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan, their children Andy and Jenny, and five grandsons.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Garden: 75 Years
continued from page 10 en’s Clubs and school children and Boy Scouts of America to encourage collecting “Pennies for Pines”. In the 1940s the 1940s the USFS would plant 1,000 pine seedlings for every $4 received. Since 1940 over 6 million pine trees were planted Our Athlete of the Week is Jocelyn in our National Park covering Ngyuen. This Freshman on the Castro over 6,000 acres of forests. Valley JV Girls Soccer team is currently Currently, $68 buys 230 the team’s top goalscorer. pine tree seedlings planted by Earlier this season, #6 had one multithe Forest Service in Penny point game, which means she had two Pines plantations in the national assists and one of her own goals. forests as part of reforestation “Jocelyn has demonstrated an enorservice on burned-over areas. mous amount of growth and hunger to Eden Garden Club members continue to grow and get better each have donated funds to buy day,” says Varsity Girls Soccer Head 165,000 seedlings planted in Coach, Vanessa Amaral. “She has posithe California State Forests. tively contributed to the team in multiple These plantations provide soil ways and there is a consistent presence protection, watershed protecwhen she is on the field which the staff tion, soil stabilization, future admires the most.” harvestable timber, as well as beauty and shade for recreation. A $68 donation may be made The Matt Wilhite Team The Team in honor or in memory of ONE individual or organization. proud to to sponsor Isisproud sponsor Martha Maxwell, another Athlete of the Week Athlete of the Week long-time member, rememJocelyn Ngyuen bered the partnership between Eden Garden Club and Sulphur Creek Nature Center that features a Native Garden planted by its members. At the entrance of Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Eden Garden people to reach the most Career Technical Education continued from page 2 vulnerable. If this sounds like Club honors the “Volunteer of Topics include roles in pub- Coordinator at CVACE, the the Year Award” and a Melic health, affordable housing employment outlook is bright a good fit, sign up today for morial plague that pays tribute the mandatory orientation with an average hourly wage resources, benefits programs to deceased members. Martha on March 21 or April 4 by between $22-27/hr. She sees like SSI and IHSS, analyzMaxwell’s husband made registering on www.cvadult. growing need as Medicare is ing health information data, supporting people with trauma, now covering CHW services org or calling (510) 886-1000. birdhouses for fundraisers held at Sulphur Creek. and Alameda County is grow- Class starts in May and will behavioral health, infection Kathy Flowers, past Presing their use of CHWs. Need run through November. It will control, care coordination, ident, discussed the School be live online 2 days a week is strong among populations transitions support, patient Garden Grant program. Since experiencing behavioral health, with 7 sessions in person on coaching/ health promotion, 2009 Eden Garden Club has campus. The cost is $1,149 health literacy and more. You housing and substance abuse awarded $47,559 to fund + books. Orientation will challenges. will also learn about career school garden grants to 27 also include information on How to Get Started pathways. schools from the Hayward CVACE’s Clinical Medical We’re at a time in history What is the Job Outlook? Unified School District and Assistant Program. According to Kerry Principato, when the world needs caring 14 schools from Castro Valley Unified School Districts. Students learn how to grow their own food and experience the joy of gardening. Every year Eden Garden Club organizes annual Plant Sales to raise funds for School Garden Grants. Plant Sales offer a variety of annuals, perennials, and California natives. The first plant sale is planned for April 9, 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm in Castro Valley. Eden Garden Club normally meets the fourth Monday of the month from 9:30 AM to 12:00 pm at the Moose Lodge. The program features garden talks by gardening experts, plant exchange, pick a prize, and socialization. For more information about Eden Garden Club’s plant sales, PENNY PINES, and meetings, email edengardenclub@yahoo.com.
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Ariel Petushkov of Castro Valley caught this nice largemouth bass while fishing at a secret spot in the East Bay. They believe the catch was about 4 pounds. Congratulations on this Great Catch’. Have a Great Catch’ that you’d li e to submit to the Forum? Please email to: filesforforum gmail.com
Fatal Motorcycle Crash One person is dead following a motorcycle crash this past Saturday along Redwood Road between Castro Valley and Oakland. The California Highway Patrol responded to the incident about 4:43 p.m. near the Marciel Staging area next to Chabot Regional Park. The intersection is the entrance to the camping area of Lake Chabot. Oakland Fire Department
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and the Alameda County Fire Department also responded to the fatal crash. The rider was driving a Suzuki GSXR motorcycle along the East Bay hills road. The Alameda County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the site of the crash just after 5:00 p.m. A tow truck was later sent to remove the motorcycle. The cause of the traffic crash is under investigation.
Tiger is a male bunny who is currently fostered in a home with dogs and children. He is litterbox trained, neutered and chipped. His adoption is free, sponsored by a generous volunteer. To adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
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