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Billie Sherwood is 2022 Maggie Rowell Cowgirl Spirit Award winner

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When she was 13, Olivia Sherman attended a horse show where she discovered the world of the Rodeo Queen. The sparkly crown-adorned hat, the glittery chaps, and the colorful sash—all while sitting upon a trusted steed—were all the motivation she needed to start her own journey. This past Saturday, the Castro Valley native was crowned as the 2022 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen—an extra special honor this year as it is the rodeo’s 100th anniversary. The 20-year-old will now spend the next year traveling to dozens of other Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PCRA) events and visiting schools as an ambassador of both Rowell Ranch Rodeo as well as Castro Valley. She hopes to inspire other young women to get involved in rodeo and achieve their own goals. “I am really excited to represent my hometown and share the love that I feel throughout see QUEEN on page 5

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This past Saturday, Castro Valley native Olivia Sherman was crowned as the 2022 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen.

The Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) gave its swift and unanimous approval to the construction of two large residential properties from the same owner at their Monday night meeting. Owner Ying Sha Miao applied to construct a 6,909square-foot residence with a 320-square-foot additional dwelling unit and 880-squarefoot garage at 5427 Jensen Road and an 8,063-square-foot residence with a 335-squarefoot additional dwelling unit and 881-square-foot garage on an adjacent property on Jensen Road. Jensen Road is in a low population density area on the east side of town. “I look forward to seeing your project get off the ground,” said MAC Chair Ken Carbone.

Labor Leader Ortega Seeks Assembly’s District 20 Seat By Mike McGuire

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Liz Ortega wants to move from heading organized labor in Alameda County to representing residents in the State Assembly’s District 20. She emphasizes her ability to talk to people and get things done as one reason to give her the job. Long-time incumbent Bill Quirk decided not to run for re-election in District 20, which recently saw its lines

redrawn. The District borders now include Castro Valley, San Leandro, Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo, Fairview, Hayward, Sunol, and Union City. Parts of the district were shifted from District 18, represented by Mia Bonta. Ortega became the first Latina to head the Alameda County Central Labor Council after decades of working for labor unions. She had previously spent five years as a Sacramento lobbyist for the American Federation of State,

County, and Municipal Employees, a bit public-employee union. “I learned about the budget process and about negotiating with the governor. I found out what goes on, or doesn’t, in the middle of the night,” Ortega said. She also learned that most people at the Capitol didn’t share her background or the perspective of an immigrant PHOTO COURTESY OF LIZ ORTEGA woman who moved here when she was three. Assembly candidate Liz Ortega in front of a mural at see ORTEGA on page 4 the Teamsters Local 853 hall in Oakland.

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Free Community Orchestra Concert Spotlights Dvorák, Ideo, Verbytski By Doris Marx

The orchestra gives local musicians experience playing with a regional orchestra and presents great music to audiIsn’t it time you enjoyed some live music for a change? ences in the Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and The Castro Valley Community Orchestra is hosting a Hayward areas. What a wonderful way to concert on Sunday, June 5 at spend a Sunday afternoon 2:00 pm at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. No tickets being carried along by great music played by dedicated, are required, and the show is enthusiastic musicians and open to the public. special guest performers. Scheduled pieces include Live music is a great escape Joshua Ideo’s “Destiny for from the worries of our times, a New,” Mykhaylo Verbytsbringing calm and peace for a ki’s “Symphony No. 2,” and Antonín Dvorák’s “Symphony few hours. Families can enjoy a free concert together; youngNo. 8.”

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ave McDermott never thought of himself as a film producer, director, and actor, but the Castro Valley resident just debuted a film at the Chabot Theater this past weekend after his 10-year-old daughter challenged him to be one. “I won an iPad in a cooking competition about three years ago,” McDermott told the Forum. “We never used it for anything other than karaoke. I mentioned this to my daughter Isabella just before Christmas 2021. She then said, ‘We should make a movie,’ and I replied, ‘Challenge accepted.’” What came next was, “The Cleaver Man,” a 16-minute horror and comedy film starring the father-daughter duo. McDermott plays three different characters. His daughter, who attends Proctor Elementary, plays the main character. The plot centers on a serial mass murderer going around the Bay Area on a killing spree. “The action really begins when he comes to our door… and then we get him,” McDermott says. “It starts with Nerf guns and ends with a chainsaw. There’s no official movie rating on this, but I would say it’s PG-rated and ends with lots of blood and gore at the very end. There are some twists and turns that no one saw coming.” McDermott adds that the style is very slapstick and campy, reminiscent of the low-budget horror movies of the 80s and 90s.

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Wanted Man Wouldn’t Stay Away Sunday, May 22: at 7:28 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 34-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had been previously charged with violating a court-issued restraining order. Deputies caught up with the man in the parking lot of a grocery store on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. The man was also found to have illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia in his possession. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail.

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Dave McDermott and his daughter Isabella stand by the Chabot Theatre marquee displaying the name of their homemade ﬁlm “The Cleaver Man,” a horror and comedy ﬁlm starring the father-daughter duo.

“We both wrote the script and she helped me make the blood,” McDermott said. “I went to Safeway for six bottles of corn syrup and three or four things of red food coloring. Then I went to Pete’s ACE Hardware to get something to help spray the blood all over the place. The clerks all

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Don’t be a Crab in a Bucket By Kevin Koo

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A.R.T., Inc. Awards CVHS Students Six Castro Valley High School students won a total of $800 in awards given out by the local group, A.R.T., Inc., which is associated with the Castro Valley Unified School District. The non-profit promotes the visual arts through exhibits and special shows at the Adobe Gallery as well as other venues in the community. This year’s 2022 Art Awards included three entries using traditional media such as drawing, painting, and sculpture; and three entries that use digital media such as photography or computer design. This year’s award winners include: In the Traditional Media category: Best in Show: Abigail “Zabbs” Nott; Honorable Mention: Kayla Ong; Honorable Mention: Giselle Seidman. In the Digital Media category: Best in Show: Kaylenne Mae Santiago; Honorable Mention: Kayla Dart; Honorable Mention: Erin Tang

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In the past, I’ve talked about the importance of the environment when it comes to your own personal growth. Today, we focus on the importance of the people in your life. Specifically, the five closest people to you. I had a friend tell me an interesting story about crabs. Have you ever seen a group of live crabs in a bucket? If there is only one, and it’s near the top of the bucket, it will jump out and run for freedom. However, if it is on a pile of other crabs, the ones below will actually pull the top one down, keeping it in the bucket. This idea has been around so long that it’s actually referred to as crab mentality or crabs in a bucket mentality. The idea behind crab mentality is that there are people in your life who don’t want to see you succeed and will actively pull you down or hold you back. They do this because they don’t like the fact that you’re changing. You see, with the changes you’ve made, you no longer fit the box they had put you in. I have another really great friend who shared this story about his younger days. He hosted a lot of parties that involved partying and drugs. One day he found God and decided that wasn’t the life he wanted to live anymore. He quit all that bad stuff. When

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he started to do this, all his friends started saying how boring he was and that he wasn’t any fun anymore. They would show up on the weekends expecting a party, but over time they stopped coming. Fortunately, my friend had a strong support network and was able to pull himself out of this situation because there were definitely crabs trying to pull him down. So first, I want to ask you, are you happy with your life? If you are, then you probably have a good network and I’m so happy for you. However, if you find there are things in your life that want to be better, the crab mentality may be a good place to start your reflection. It’s not a coincidence that overweight people tend to be around overweight people. The opposite is also true. Gym people like being with gym people. People with strong faiths try to spend time with those who have a strong faith. So on and so forth. I had to take a serious look at my own situation. After starting my business, I realized I didn’t have any friends who pursued personal growth the same way I did. It was because they just needed to do a good job to keep their job. I need to grow myself to grow my business. A very different mindset. There isn’t anything wrong with their mindset, it just

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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): New facts emerge that help put an irksome workplace situation in perspective. Meanwhile, pay more attention to a family member who needs your wisdom and strength. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): A slight setback in plans is nothing to worry about. Use this delay to deal with a number of matters you might have ignored for too long. Expect news from someone in your past. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): You’re entering a period of stability. Use it to straighten out any outstanding problems related to a very personal situation. Also, pay closer attention to financial matters. LEO (July 23 - August 22): As much as you love being a social Lion, you might well benefit from staying out of the spotlight for a while. You need time to reflect on some upcoming decisions. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): A difficult family situation improves, thanks to your timely intervention. You can now start to focus more of your attention on preparing for a possible career change.. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): An on-the-job change works to your benefit by offering new opportunities. It’s up to you to check them out. Meanwhile, a stalled romantic situation starts up again. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): That flare-up of Scorpian temperament cools down, leaving you more receptive to suggestions about changes that might need to be made in your personal life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): An unusual period of indecisiveness is a mite frustrating. But things soon clear up, allowing the sage Sagittarian to make those wise pronouncements again. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): You might feel that you know best, but it’s not a good idea at this time to try to force your opinions on others. Best advice: Inspire change by example, not by intimidation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Some setbacks could affect your plans to fortify your financial situation. But things start moving again by early next week. Meanwhile, enjoy your resurgent social life. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Show that often-hidden steely spine of yours as you once again stand up to an emotional bully. You’ve got the strength to do it, especially as friends rally to your side.

wasn’t helpful for my situation. So, I started looking for other friends who also loved personal development. It also meant I spent less time with the friends I did have. I still love and treasure them, I just needed to make sure I took care of my own business first. So where are you? Are there some friends who might be holding you back? Are there some new friends you would like to have? If you answered yes to either of those questions, it’s worth setting aside some time to evaluate your network. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Have you personally experienced the crab mentality? Looking for a better network but not sure where to start? Please reach out to me. Kevin Koo is a professional coach who specializes in personal, business, and leadership development while learning new crab recipes. Email: kevinkoocoaching@gmail.com

Ortega: Election continued from front page Ortega said she never thought of running for office herself until recently. “Most of the things I‘ve done in my life I never intended to do ahead of time,” she laughed. “They just fitted into the trajectory of my life.” Ortega said she would continue much of the work Quirk had done but bring a different perspective to the work. “I’m not a scientist like him, so I’ll be taking my own experiences into things like saving the environment. But I can bring a perspective a little closer to being an immigrant woman working two to three jobs just to get by and support her family.” Her top priority in Sacramento will be an equitable and affordable recovery from the pandemic. She also supports affordable housing for all, including working people. She also plans to work for job creation, fighting homelessness, quality public schools for all, environmental justice, and neighborhood safety. Ortega sees bringing people together to reach solutions as one of her strengths, and why she has gotten endorsements from several elected officials. “If you can’t actually get things done, you’re not really helping people,” she said. California’s general election is on November 8. A primary is scheduled for June 7.

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2022 Rowell Cowgirl Spirit Award Winner

illie Sherwood is the 2022 recipient of the Maggie Rowell Cowgirl Spirit Award. She has been a longtime cheerleader for the Rowell Ranch Rodeo and has helped by raising funds for scholarships at the Cowgirl Picnic. Billie owned a chain of women’s dress stores and was an annual entrant in the Rodeo Parade – she even entered a horse-drawn Calliope one year to promote her stores and the Rodeo. Never one to shy away from an opportunity to wear a cowgirl hat and boots, she is always present at events supporting the Rodeo and drawing attention to all the things the Rodeo does in our community. Billie was a member of the Alameda County Fair Board for almost 20 years and while she was President of the Board, she initiated the partnership between the Fair and the Rodeo that continues today. You can’t miss Billie at the Rodeo – she’s the one with the matching boots, hat, and outfit and a warm welcoming smile. She shares her enthusiasm with family and friends and makes sure that they all feel welcome. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DARRELL LAVIN/ LAVINPHOTOS.COM

Queen: No Stranger to Competitions continued from front page the community,” Sherman told the Forum. “When I was in elementary, rodeo queens would come to our school and give talks. I pinned their autograph cards on my wall. Now that I am queen, I can get younger kids involved in rodeo and I can help talk to these kids to appreciate the benefits of working with horses and livestock.” Sherman is no stranger to Queen competitions. She was previously named as 2021 Miss CCPRA (California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association), 2018 Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo Junior Queen, and 2017 Miss Livermore Rodeo Junior Queen.

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points that contestants study to make a good impression on the judges. Laughlin, who comes from a six-generation rodeo family was the 2020 Miss Rodeo California winner and a contender in the 2021 Miss Rodeo America contest. The two became fast friends. “I was 13 and a nervous shy girl,” Sherman says. “Morgan invited me over to her house and she showed me how to walk properly and speak louder. I have been with 4-H forever and we do a lot of leadership She credits the guidance of training, but Morgan taught rodeo queen Morgan Laughlin me that I didn’t have to be shy for taking her under her wing in front of everybody. There and showing her the ropes and is a lot of speaking during the horsemanship interview. the responsibilities including see QUEEN on back page sharing huge binders of all the

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until prices head back down.” While easy to understand the logic, there are a few problems with this mindset. First, while prices will definitely see a short-term dip, the question is whether or not the mortgage rate increases will keep payments the same. At the end of the day, the price is not the most important factor, it is the monthly payment. With rates projected to rise to approximately 7% by the end of the year, payments are going to be notably higher than if a buyer locked in a loan at today’s rates.

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Second, homeowners benefit from long-term appreciation. Even if a home value dips in the short-term, historical data reveals that over time, home values steadily increase. A recent study by the Federal Reserve* showed that homeowners, on average, have a net worth 40 times greater than those who rent. As an example, homes in Alameda County jumped in value a staggering average of 28% the first four months of 2020. In just four months, homeowners with a home valued at $500,000 saw a passive increase in their wealth of $140,000. During this same period, as home values increased, rents went up as well. Those that owned homes saw a dramatic INCREASE in their wealth while those who were renting, due to rent increases, saw their net worth DECREASE. Third, those who own homes in the United States have tremendous tax advantages. While numerous attempts have been made to eliminate the homeowner’s mortgage interest deduction, the deduction remains and further enables homeowners to build wealth while those renting have no such opportunity. Forth, as the stock market continues its seesaw behavior, real estate is considered the safest long-term investment. While some have made shortterm money in the housing market through flips and other investments, most investors make their money by buying and holding. Our question is, “With interest rates projected to continue rising, why wait to buy?” *www.federalreserve.gov/ publications/files/scf20.pdf

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Put away the harsh chemicals and work in concert with nature to manage pests in the garden. Create an inviting habitat for nature’s pest controllers to enlist their help with your gardening efforts. Lady beetles, praying mantis and other beneficial insects feed on damaging pests like aphids. Just tolerate a bit of damage and wait for the good guys to move in and clean up the problem. Grow a few plants to attract these and other beneficial insects to your landscape. Dill and its relatives attract parasitic wasps, coreopsis brings in the aphid-eating lacewings, and milkweed attracts lady beetles as well as monarch and other butterflies. Add some hyssop to attract the pirate bugs that eat thrips, spider mites and leafhoppers. Then plant members of the aster family to attract spiders that eat a variety of insects. Invite songbirds into your gardens. They add motion and color Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty to the landscape and help manage and a licensed general contrac- garden pests. Most songbirds eat tor. This article is sponsored by a combination of fruits, berries, seeds, and insects. Their diet varies the Central County Marketing Association. with the season. During spring and

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BD - 1,434 SF - 2003 638 Artisan Place 94541: $855,000 Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and [3 BD - 1,595 SF - 2004 includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available 24853 Joanne Street 94544: $885,000 [3 BD - 1,360 SF - 1950 CASTRO VALLEY HAYWARD Total: 15 – Average Price: $1,320,733 Total: 39 – Average Price: $953,782 427 Shirley Avenue 94541: $885,000 High: $2,030,000 – Low: $646,000 High: $1,700,000– Low: $371,500 [3 BD - 1,090 SF - 1951 19807 San Miguel Avenue #1 94546: 29482 Dixon Street 94544: $371,500 23264 Ida Lane 94541: $900,000 [4 BD - 1,458 SF - 1959 $646,000 [2 BD - 1,000 SF - 1964 21095 Gary Drive #107 94546: $475,000 [2 BD - 1,089 SF - 1979 22070 Lucia Street 94541: $920,000 19007 Mount Hood Way 94552: [3 BD - 1,040 SF - 1950 $700,000 [2 BD - 1,350 SF - 1989 35 Raintree Court #8 94544: $530,000 [2 BD - 1,000 SF - 1985 27374 Whitman Street 94544: 22066 Vergil Street 94546: $930,000 [3 BD - 1,335 SF - 1950 $965,000 [3 BD - 1,273 SF - 1949 27162 Tampa Avenue #75 94544: 592 Jilliene Way 94544: $950,000 [3 $535,000 [2 BD - 977 SF - 1979 21233 Orange Avenue 94546: BD - 1,078 SF - 1955 $1,048,000 [3 BD - 996 SF - 1935 25000 Copa Del Oro Drive #101 25981 Dodge Avenue 94545: 94545: $560,000 [2 BD - 855 SF 19164 Garrison Avenue 94546: $950,000 [4 BD - 1,280 SF - 1960 $1,070,000 [2 BD - 1,405 SF - 1950 30659 Vanderbilt Street 94544: $600,000 [3 BD - 1,408 SF - 1958 2065 Sarasota Lane 94545: 4264 Circle Avenue 94546: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,119 SF - 1956 $1,120,000 [3 BD - 1,130 SF - 1954 27030 Parkside Drive 94542: $600,000 [4 BD - 1,742 SF - 1950 324 Inwood Lane 94544: $960,000 18335 Redwood Road 94546: [3 BD - 1,233 SF - 1955 $1,150,000 [4 BD - 1,659 SF - 1950 557 Claire Street 94541: $670,000 1660 Trowville Lane 94545: [1 BD - 672 SF - 1925 18743 Center Street 94546: $1,010,000 [3 BD - 1,119 SF - 1956 $1,220,000 [3 BD - 1,238 SF - 1954 21100 Gary Drive #112 94546: $700,000 [3 BD - 1,232 SF - 1980 1380 D Street 94541: $1,020,000 [4 19652 Stanton Avenue 94546: $1,250,000 [3 BD - 1,873 SF - 1920 215 Poplar Avenue 94541: $725,000 BD - 1,788 SF - 1920 24660 Sylvan Glen Court 94541: [2 BD - 1,272 SF - 1980 5696 Shadow Ridge Drive 94552: $1,050,000 [1,246 SF - 1978 $1,675,000 [3 BD - 1,723 SF - 1973 400 Westchester Street 94544: $740,000 [3 BD - 1,273 SF - 1956 1194 Highland Boulevard 94542: 34442 Palomares Road 94552: $1,066,000 [3 BD - 1,284 SF - 1949 $1,700,000 [1 BD - 1,785 SF - 1959 24024 San Blas Road #42 94541: $761,000 [2 BD - 1,412 SF - 1980 20958 Athens Court 94541: 3181 Keith Avenue 94546: $1,250,000 [3 BD - 2,078 SF - 1996 $1,702,000 [2 BD - 1,062 SF - 1949 22801 Parkhill Court #1 94541: $795,000 [4 BD - 1,850 SF - 1987 218 Benmore Drive 94542: 25270 Buckeye Drive 94552: $1,261,000 $1,740,000 [4 BD - 1,871 SF - 1996 24540 Margaret Drive 94542: $805,000 [3 BD - 1,194 SF - 1954 1764 De Pina Lane 94545: 22962 Princeton Place 94552: $1,350,000 [4 BD - 2,086 SF - 2018 $1,795,000 [4 BD - 2,278 SF - 1999 3051 Madsen Street 94541: $828,000 [3 BD - 1,343 SF - 2012 1756 De Pina Lane 94545: 25190 Canyon Oaks Court 94552: $2,030,000 [4 BD - 2,672 SF - 1996 688 Mesa Circle 94541: $850,000 [3 $1,450,000 [4 BD - 2,094 SF - 2018

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27490 Mangrove Road 94544: $1,500,000 [5 BD - 2,529 SF - 2000 24471 Machado Court 94541: $1,505,000 [4 BD - 2,054 SF - 1985 27790 Pleasant Hill Court 94542: $1,610,000 [4 BD - 1,946 SF - 1968 2640 Randall Way 94541: $1,695,000 [4 BD - 2,100 SF - 1949 25712 Cannistraci Lane 94541: $1,700,000 [3 BD - 2,587 SF - 1987 SAN LEANDRO

Total: 22 – Average Price: $870,636 High: $1,360,000 – Low: $470,000

15057 Hesperian Boulevard #9 94578: $470,000 [2 BD - 730 SF - 1985 15335 Washington Avenue #205 94579: $498,000 [2 BD - 1,052 SF - 1985 700 Fargo Avenue #3 94579: $500,000 [2 BD - 824 SF - 1965 426 Caliente Drive 94578: $521,000 [2 BD - 997 SF - 1980

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3859 Yorkshire Street #10 94578: $525,000 [2 BD - 918 SF - 1987 15956 East 14th Street #208 94578: $550,000 [2 BD - 918 SF - 2008 14210 Rose Drive 94578: $585,000 [2 BD - 928 SF - 1942 2228 Windlass Way 94577: $695,000 [1,062 SF - 1978 1541 151st Avenue 94578: $805,000 [3 BD - 983 SF - 1947 14637 Locust Street 94579: $860,000 [3 BD - 1,076 SF - 1953 930 Joaquin Avenue 94577: $863,000 [3 BD - 1,516 SF - 1957 1140 Grace Street 94578: $878,000 [3 BD - 1,340 SF - 1948 15390 Farnsworth Street 94579: $920,000 [3 BD - 1,440 SF - 1955 714 Hollyhock Drive 94578: $950,000 [1,916 SF - 1978 1471 Green Court 94578: $984,000 [2 BD - 1,224 SF - 1948 911 Dolores Avenue 94577: $1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,343 SF - 1946 787 Maud Avenue 94577:

$1,100,000 [3 BD - 1,612 SF - 1912 977 Dowling Boulevard 94577: $1,150,000 [2 BD - 1,086 SF - 1925 16004 Wellington Way 94578: $1,250,000 [2 BD - 1,315 SF - 1947 1020 Bancroft Avenue 94577: $1,340,000 [4 BD - 2,598 SF - 1934 2018 Constitution Court 94579: $1,350,000 [5 BD - 2,419 SF - 1994 760 Elsie Avenue 94577: $1,360,000 [3 BD - 1,594 SF - 1941 SAN LORENZO

Total: 5 – Average Price: $861,000 High: $1,150,000 – Low: $400,000

22069 Arbor Avenue 94580: $400,000 [2 BD - 816 SF - 1920 16177 Via Harriet 94580: $900,000 [3 BD - 1,731 SF - 1956 1233 Bockman Road #46 94580: $925,000 [3 BD - 1,361 SF - 2017 17242 Via El Cerrito 94580: $930,000 [3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1950 1916 Keller Avenue 94580: $1,150,000 [3 BD - 1,450 SF - 1955

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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588362 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Lake Chabot Fishing Outfiters, located at 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley CA 94546, 2150 Main Street Suite 5, Red Bluff, Ca 96080. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RRM-CLM Services, LLC, 11811 N Tatum Blvd #4095, Phoenix, AZ 85028. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Warren Meyer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 18, 2027 MAY 04,11, 18, 25, 2022

ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588363 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Lake Chabot Marina and Cafe, located at 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley CA 94546, 2150 Main Street Suite 5, Red Bluff, Ca 96080. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RRM-CLM Services, LLC, 11811 N Tatum Blvd #4095, Phoenix, AZ 85028. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Warren Meyer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 18, 2027 MAY 04,11, 18, 25, 2022

ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588274 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Valley Construction Company, located at 4911 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jeffery L. Johnson, 4911 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Julie L. Johnson, 4911 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by Married Couple. This business commenced 5/01/1983 /s/ Jeffrey L. Johnson / Julie L. Johnson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 13, 2027 May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022

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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 589263 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Integrity Construction and Flooring, located at 22959 Canyon Terrace Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kelly Vigil, 22959 Canyon Terrace Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 5/23/2022 /s/ Kelly Vigil This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAY 22, 2027 MAY 25, JUN 01, 08,15, 2022 0514-CVF

ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588765 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): TwiningVine, located at 16851 Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TwiningVine LLC, 16851 Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 06/19/2012 /s/ Teddy Seibert This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAY 02, 2027 MAY 25, JUN 01, 08,15, 2022 0512-CVF

ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 589184FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Telecare Redwood Place, located at 18949 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Telecare Corporation, 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 100, CA 94501. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 08/11/2003 /s/ Anita Barnas This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAY 17, 2027 MAY 25, JUN 01, 08,15, 2022 0513-CVF

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 546365 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Lake Chabot Marina and Cafe, at 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Urban Park Concessionaies, at 2150 Main Street Sute 5, Red Bluff, CA 96080. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Lake Chabot Marina and Cafe, was filed on 6/21/2018 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 546365. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). This statement was filed with the County clerk of Alameda County on: top right stamp date. NOTICE This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed on, in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see Section 14400, et seq., B&P Code.) This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 04/20/2022. MAY 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 0510-SLT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 550107 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Lake Chabot Fishing Outfitters, at 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Urban Park Concessionaies, at 2150 Main Street Sute 5, Red Bluff, CA 96080. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Lake Chabot Fishing Outfitters, was filed on 6/26/2018 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 546365. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). This statement was filed with the County clerk of Alameda County on: top right stamp date. NOTICE This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed on, in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see Section 14400, et seq., B&P Code.) This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 04/20/2022. MAY 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 0511-SLT

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER. 568807 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Christina Andrade’s Skin Care, at 20632 Redood Rd., Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Christina Andrade Johnson, at 936 Thornton St., San Leandro Ca 94577. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Christina Andrade’s Skin Care, was filed on 2/21/2020 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 568807. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). This statement was filed with the County clerk of Alameda County on: top right stamp date. NOTICE - This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed on, in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see Section 14400, et seq., B&P Code.) This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 04/26/2022 May 11, 18, 25, JUN 01, 2021 0509-CVF

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Memorial Day Celebration The Memorial Day celebration will take place on May 30 at the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial site at Castro Valley Community Park on Quail Avenue near Lake Chabot Road. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9601 will be hosting this annual service starting at 9 am. The ceremony will include honoring all branches of service with a 21-gun salute, color guard presentation, and speeches by dignitaries. All are welcome to attend. https://www.vfw9601. org/ for more information Wednesday, June 1:

CV Community Band Free Concert The Castro Valley Community Band welcomes you to “Springtime in the Valley.” Bring the family for some music and culture. This free concert will be held Wednesday, June 1 from 7:30 to 9 pm at Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Masks required. Arrive early to present vaccine card or negative Covid results within 72 hours and photo ID. Saturday, June 4:

Senior Center Outdoor Flea Market The Kenneth Aitken Senior & Community Center is hosting an Outdoor Flea Market in our parking lot on June 4 from 9 am to1 pm. This is a free event and fun for the whole family. Find yourself a unique treasure or wonderful bargain. Vendors tables still available, call Jen at 510-881-6742 for more info. The Senior Center is located at 17800 Redwood Road in Castro Valley. Sunday, June 5:

Free CV Orchestra Concert Castro Valley Orchestra will present its final concert of its 20th season on Sunday, June 5, at 2 pm, at Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Road. Admission is free and masking and distancing will be required. The program includes: “Destiny for a New” by Joshua Ideo, Symphony #2 by Ukrainian composer Mykhalo Verbytski, and Dvorak’s Symphony #8. A reception will follow the concert.

Saturday, June 11:

Hill and Valley Club Flea Market Hill and Valley Club will hold its annual flea market on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9 am to 2 pm This old-fashioned indoor rummage sale will feature clothing, jewelry, household goods, plants, toys, books, sewing and craft materials, electronics, linens, baked goods, holiday decorations, and more. The sale is at our clubhouse, 1808 B Street (corner of B and Linden) in Hayward. Plenty of parking available. Masks are recommended. Saturday, June 11:

Street Eats & Makers Market Stop by FirstPres Hayward (2490 Grove Way in Castro Valley) for Street Eats & Makers Market on Saturday, June 11, from 10 am to 3 pm. The event will benefit Everyone Deserves, a social enterprise of FirstPres, that works to create dignified income for the unhoused community because everyone deserves an opportunity for a better life. We’re excited and hope you’ll join us at this community event that will spotlight local makers, Food Truck Mafia, and live music brought to you by Smalltown Society! If you’re a local maker, crafter, small brand or artist, register at www.firstpreshayward. com/makers-market.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & ON-GOING EVENTS CV Marketplace Art Walks The Castro Valley Marketplace will be hosting weekly art walks Wednesday evenings from 5 to 8 pm on the Paseo. Join us to experience the best of the local art community. Calling all local Artists! The Castro Valley Marketplace is pleased to announce we are now accepting artists for our weekly Wednesday art walks, from 5 pm to 8pm. Limited space is available. For more information, please contact Austin Walker, Event Coordinator by email at: austin@ castrovalleymarketplace.com or call: (925)444-3154.

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MAY 19, 2022 County

ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 589216 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): TC Realty Group, located at 18972 Clement Drive, Castro Valley CA 94552. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony Carrera, Jr., 18972 Clement Drive, Castro Valley CA 94552. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Anthony Carrera, Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAR 01, 2027 May 25, JUN 01, 08, 15, 2022 0510-CVF

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APR 21, 2022 County

ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588451 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Ellerod Vending, located at 30042 Mission Blvd., #121-297 Hayward, CA 94544. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sophies’s Garden, LLC, 31256 Brae Burn Avenue Apt. 2 Hayward, CA 94544. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Sophia Rodriguez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 20, 2027 MAY 18, 25, JUN 1, 8, 2022 0000-CVF

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APR 27, 2022 County

ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588567 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Ao Dai Cali, located at 19204 Center Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michelle Nguyen, 19204 Center Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 01/03/2022 /s/ Michelle Nguyen This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 26, 2027 MAY 18, 25, JUN 1, 8, 2022 0000-CVF

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homelessness (May 18, 2022) health or drug addiction serguilting the taxpayer into vices is also useless as long as throwing more money into California continues to sanction homeless programs that won’t the business of growing and TO THE EDITOR fix the root problem which selling a smoked street drug FILESFORFORUM@GMAIL.COM is drug dependency. It’s time that is prone to dependency and to accept that California is a abuse (marijuana). The state ment. To all those personnel narco state, a drug mecca that doesn’t get to cherry-pick which Many Thanks to involved we thank you!!! draws the fringe population street drug to embrace as a CVUSD! Lastly, although not a part from other states. They fail party drug and which to deem of the CVUSD, we would also to survive here, become drug as “bad and treatable”. I’m not Although way overdue, we like to thank the CV Parent dependent on some street drug throwing tax money into a would like to take this opporNursery School, which is where (marijuana included) and join revolving door of addiction and tunity to thank the teachers the growing homeless popula- treatment. our trio got their start. Sadly, the homeless crisis and staff at the CVUSD. The James Edwards tion. How many are from out of Edwards trio attended CV Jacqueline Baker state? If they have zero-to-little has spawned a niche business work history in California, of tax-exempt “advocacy” orgaschools from K-12. All three they haven’t paid into our state nizations, all grabbing a piece went on to college and gradservices and aren’t entitled to of the funding pie to pay their The Homeless uated with STEM majors. In them. Kick them back to their executives exorbitant salaries fact, our daughter Jasmine will Crisis... resident state. without any tangible metrics of be graduating Memorial Day Throwing money into mental success. Ms. Tomiquia Moss, weekend with a masters degree. Dear Editor, Yet another article on Obviously much credit goes to them for their personal accomObituaries plishments, but their foundation Since 1965 was formulated within the CV school system thanks to the teachers and staff. Without listing a plethora of names, we Mortuary & Manuel H. Camacho, age 87 of thought we would acknowledge Crematory San Leandro, died on April 30th, some of their experiences that 2022, due to heart failure compli21228 Redwood Rd., helped prepare them for the cations. He was surrounded by his Castro Valley future. family and passed away peacefully. Science in the creek, over581-9133 Manuel was born in Madeira, Portugal night camping, and the slide and came to the U.S. in 1977 settling in at Palomares. Patriot games at San Leandro, where he lived for 45 years. Manuel retired from the Maintenance Proctor. Soccer and Football at Department at UC Berkely and enjoyed Canyon. Art history, environ22 years of retirement, travelling, spendmental science, and the English ing time with his family and grandchilprogram with their exceptional dren, and watching sports, especially his favorite sport of Soccer. reading list at CVHS. Soccer Manuel is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maria Odete Camacho, and track at CVHS. Each son Rui Camacho of Pleasanton, daughter-in- law Victoria Camacho, grandsons Jared and Steven Camacho, daughter Ana Sousa of Castro teacher and coach throughout Valley, son-in-law Martino Sousa, and grandchildren Nicholas, Alexthe years has had an impact and ander, and Sabrina Sousa. Manuel is also survived by sisters Deolinda a huge influence on their educaAbreu and Madelina Fernandes, and numerous nieces and nephews. tion and we are grateful to them Manuel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brothfor their expertise, dedication, er, uncle, and friend, he will be deeply missed. A Memoriand professionalism. We are al Mass at Saint Leander’s Catholic Church at 550 W. Estudillo Ave, in San Leandro will be held to remember and honor also aware that there are staff Manuel at 10:00 am, on Friday June 3, 2022, all are welcome to attend. that work behind the scenes to ensure students have a safe, FD 1168 CR49 productive learning environ-

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Obituaries

Rosa Palmer December 16, 1925

Rosa [Pat] Palmer passed away in her sleep Friday morning. She went in peacefully and painlessly. May her memory be a blessing. I lost my wife, best friend, lover and muse after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pat was born in Southbridge MA, to Paolo and Maria(Iacobucci) Pettinelli. She got her nursing degree at Worchester City Hospital and became an army nurse stationed at the Military general hospital in Landstuhl Germany where we met and married. After our service in the army, we moved to Los Angeles and raised three children. Resuming her nursing career, she worked with Headstart, covering pre-school classes in Watts and Compton. Later, she worked as school nurse in the Santa Monica school system and became involved in children’s activities at the Santa Monica Jewish Community center and the Unitarian Church of Santa Monica. When we relocated to Castro Valley, Pat obtained her B.S. at Cal State Hayward, got active with League of Woman Voters, Congregation Shir Ami, and as a volunteer teacher’s aid at Mattos elementary school in Fremont. She loved traveling, reading, hiking, camping, and her family. Pat’s passing was preceded by her parents, her brother Silvio and her nephew Paul. She leaves her husband and three children: David Palmer, Maria Palmer, and Riva Johnston. Four grandchildren: Jason Palmer, Alysa Palmer, Evan Johnston and Conner Johnston. One great-grandson: Evander Johnston, nieces: Carol Neil and Carol Canning, as well as many cousins and countless friends. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will always be a blessing.

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Daniel B. Korst Daniel B. Korst was born at Eden hospital in Castro Valley to Rebekah and Kevin Korst. Like his mother before him, he was the biggest baby of the week. He was the youngest of two children, Kyra being three years his senior. Daniel lived in Castro Valley his entire life until moving to Dublin in 2021. He attended Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, followed by Castro Valley High School. Daniel loved movies and comics. He was particularly interested in the Marvel universe with Iron Man being his favorite character. He was proud of his collection of thousands of movies, comic books, and memorabilia. Daniel was also quite skilled with crafts. He spent years working in customer service at Michael’s. He enjoyed making origami figures for friends and was a lover of challenging puzzles. After attending San Francisco City College and Diablo Valley College, Daniel followed in his father’s footsteps when he joined the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 104. He excelled in the apprentice program due to his craftsmanship and work ethic and was recognized by making the Coordinators’ List for excellence in school and the field. Daniel was best known for the quality of friend, son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson, uncle, and boyfriend that he was. He could be counted on to always lend a hand, lend an ear, or just be there for the ones he loved. He was unwaveringly kind. In addition to family and friends, Daniel leaves behind a six-year-old German Shepard named Shadow, who he raised from a puppy and adored. Friends and family are invited to attend the memorial service on Wednesday, May 25th at 2:00 PM at Jess C Spencer Mortuary, 21228 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA.

founder of All Home (from the article), earned a total compensation (as a matter of public record for a charity) of over $380,000 for tax year 2020 (www.influencewatch.org, search “Tides Center”; scroll to 2020 tax form 990). The parent company, Tides Center, serves to “incubate” an enormous number of organizations, the

most infamous being the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation which is now under scrutiny for misuse of charitable funds. Honestly, I think many of these organizations in California are running some sort of Ponzi scheme. –Monica Shieman, Castro Valley

Obituaries

William “Bill” Charles Camper William “Bill” Charles Camper resident of Castro Valley and San Leandro born on October 1, 1952, to the late proud parents Billie Camper and Charles Camper. A resident of Rio Vista, CA, passed away December 2, 2021, to join his loving wife of 34 years Antoinette “Toni” Camper, father and mother in heaven. Loving father of Jeremy Camper (Jessica) and Tara Dolan (Patrick). Dear brother of Susan Jewel and Maryanne Jones. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill graduated from the San Rafael Military Academy, class of 1971. He loved his family, dogs and cats, friends, career, beaches, drums, jokes, exercise, and Toni’s cooking. Bill had a heart of gold and love for life. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Friends are respectfully invited to attend his Celebration of Life on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Holy Sepulcher, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward, beginning at 11:30 A.M. (510) 537-6600. Ceremony will be held at the niche of his beloved late wife Toni Camper. Castro Valley CA 94552.

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Stevie Joyce Martin Our Athlete of the Week is Stevie Joyce Martin, a Castro Valley Native who was recently named an All-American/National Champion in two age divisions and weights. The USMC Women’s National Championship and World Team Trials took place May 6-8th in Fort Worth Texas. Martin competed in the 15U 50kg division and had four wins in the division earning the All-American status by placing 8th place. She then competed in the 14U 105lb division where she became the National Champion after winning four matches in a row.

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Free: Community Orchestra Concert continued from page 2 orchestra members enrich the community by playing with other ensembles during the holiday season and performing at senior centers and residences. During the pandemic, some performed in virtual concerts. Organized in 2002, Castro Valley is very fortunate to have a live orchestra in the city. Conductor and Music Director Josh Cohen draws on

his wealth of contacts to bring great soloists and program accessible, wonderful music. The performers find great joy in creating the sound of great music together. There is nothing as magnificent and powerful as a full orchestra weaving diverse musicians and individual instruments into one great voice. Residents do not have to travel far or spend a fortune for

this live entertainment. Children may find an activity that brings them together with other young people away from their cell phones and develop a lifelong love of music, discipline of practicing and rehearsing, and new friends to share a common interest. This cultural gem deserves to be supported by the community. For more information, visit: https://www.cvcfa.com/events

Film: Premiered at Chabot Theater continued from page 3 one in the family knew it was happening until the primer. “The movie was kept a complete secret from everyone,” McDermott says. “We would only film and edit while my wife was away working. Towards the end, I would send her out to go gro-

cery shopping or ask her to get her nails done so that I could get it finished.” The final edit was done on Monday, May 16 The movie had its premiere showing at the Chabot Theater on that Thursday, May 19. “It was a huge hit, and we did just like Hollywood—pa-

parazzi and all—to give my daughter and family a oncein-a-lifetime experience that we will all cherish forever,” McDermott said. He adds that while there are no future projects in the works, the audience had a good time and suggested the movie-making duo start filming a sequel.

Queen: Sherman continued from page 5 The judges will ask you about the pattern you rode, parts of your saddle, and questions about your horsemanship. You sometimes even get veterinary questions, such as how you care for your horse and how would you know if the horse is sick with something.” Sherman maintains several quarter horses for competition. Her original horse called Peach is now retired from competition because loud noise was becoming an issue. Boone is a chestnut-colored old rope horse that lives the rodeo life and is what Sherman rode this weekend. Remy is a Bay-colored horse that she rode during the rodeo parade earlier this month. She says that while she rides about an hour each day, she does not over-practice her routines. “Horses have minds of their own,” she says. “You don’t want to practice the routine too much. You want to keep the horse athletic and to obey your commands. One day we will work on rollbacks and other times we work on speed changes, but you never put it all together. It prevents the horse from anticipating the routine.” And as Sherman was inspired at a young age, she knows as Rodeo Queen she inspires other young people to get involved. “I was behind the arena a few years back when this 5-year-old girl and her dad were passing by. The girl had a huge autograph book from all the rodeo queens and asked me for my autograph. She said she wanted to be a queen herself one day and wanted to know what we did. It was so inspiring to see her eyes light up while I talked about it. I am happy to talk with anybody who asks me about riding or queening because we are a community.” As for her next steps, Sherman says she plans on using the $1,000 scholarship award associated with the 2022 crown to learn more about the agricultural business and eventually take over her father’s business, Redwood Crane Services.

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