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EBMUD Director Frank Mellon Won’t Seek Re-Election
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City of CV? 20-year-old question is revisited: Would CV be better off as a city?
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Rowell’s Saddlery & Western Wear store, located at 3473 Castro Valley Boulevard, has been a fixture in downtown Castro Valley since 1942.
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The Rowell Ranch Rodeo is returning to Castro Valley the weekend of May 20 to 23 after a two-year delay, just in time to celebrate its 100th birthday. Events kick off with the rodeo parade down Castro Valley Boulevard on Saturday, May 14, and finish on Monday, May 22, with the rodeo itself running from May 19 to 21.
The theme this year is “Back in the Saddle Again.” It’s a call back to the long history and legacy of Harry Rowell, who together with his wife Maggie ran the ranch from the 1920s through his passing in 1969. She turned over management of the ranch to his longtime friend, and rodeo great, Cecil Jones, and then sold the ranch at half-price to the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD). Maggie Rowell passed away in 1975. see ROWELL on page 5
After serving on the EBMUD Board of Directors since 1994, Frank Mellon announced this week that he will not be running for re-election in 2022. “I have had a good run and it is time. While my health is generally good, I turned 76 this year and think it is time for someone who can carry the responsibilities of the position for the future,” Mellon told the Forum. Mellon, a 40-year resident of Castro Valley, has been a major figure in securing water rights for East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and as a steward of Ward 7, which includes Castro Valley, portions of San Leandro, and Hayward, and the communities of Cherryland and Fairview as well as a portion of San Ramon. As an EBMUD board member, Mellon serves on the EBMUD Retirement Board, as a board member on the DSRSD/ EBMUD Recycled Water Authority (DERWA), and on the Special Districts Association of
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Alameda County. While Mellon says his name will not be on the ballot for the first time in 28-years, he notes he is not disappearing from community service. Mellon is a member of the Senior Assistance Foundation Eastbay (SAFE), a charitable trust which provides funding to low-income senior programs. He is also a member of the Castro Valley Sports Foundation. “You all have been very good and kind to me and I am not going anywhere,” he says. “Thank you all for so very much. I am not saying goodbye. Just look for me to be supporting our community.” see MELLON on back page
Somerset Ave. Gets Three Street Redesign Options By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
Somerset Avenue is one step closer to having cars, bikes, and pedestrians travel in harmony following an Alameda County Public Works Agency meeting last week. A one-mile section of the avenue between Stanton Avenue and Redwood Road is a popular thoroughfare for drivers. An average of 10,000 cars, trucks, and buses travel it every day, according to Public Works
documents. Somerset is also well-traveled because there are entrances to Our Lady of Grace Church and Al’s Food Market on the avenue. Traffic is also impacted because it is near the high school and the downtown area. AC Transit line 28 also uses Somerset on the west end of the avenue. At issue is ensuring there is enough space for two lanes of traffic and safe passage of bicycles on the street while maintaining consistency for pedestrians. That is a challenge
now because several stretches of Somerset have no sidewalks. Additionally, drivers park on the pedestrian sections because there is no curb. After a year of looking at the issue, Public Works held a virtual public meeting last Tuesday where it presented three possible designs and asked for community feedback on the proposed improvements. The agency sent 300 postcards to homes and businesses along Somerset as well as advertised the meeting on social media.
“We wanted to show the community what alternatives there are and to show what the impacts each would have if we changed the parking on Somerset or add a dedicated bike lane,” Amber Lo, a Principal Civil Engineer with Public Works told the Forum. About 80 people attended the virtual event. The deadline to submit choices on the three designs was yesterday, but Public Works is still taking feedback from submissions on its website. The design with
the most votes will next be presented to the Castro Valley MAC (Municipal Advisory Committee) followed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) before moving forward. Three Choices All three designs will include the installation of curbs and sidewalks between 5 and 7 feet wide that could include the addition of trees. Each design also accommodates bicycle traffic either as a shared lane see SOMERSET on page 3
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website both created by Mac - which shares important housing, health, and other resources for those food pantry patrons in need of related information. Mac received their Gold Award on May 28, 2021. This project is the culmination of a 13-year Girl Scout career starting in Kindergarten with Daisy Troop 30102 of Union City, and ending in twelfth grade as an Ambassador in Troop 31401 of Hayward. For his Eagle Award Project, Aidan led multiple work parties in the construction of six cello racks benefitting Castro Valley High School, Canyon Middle and Creekside Middle School music programs. Aidan passed his Eagle Board of Review on October 20, 2021. His project is the product of a scouting journey starting in the first grade as a Tiger Cub with Pack 822 of Hayward, and continuing as an Eagle Scout with Troop 722 of Castro Valley. Mac is currently in their first year of a sociology major at City College of San Francisco, and Aidan is in his junior year at Castro Valley High School. Mac and Aidan are the children of proud parents Grant and Kimberly Hughes of Castro Valley.
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Would CV Be Better Off a City?
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Resisted Arrest Tuesday, April 26: at 2:14 p.m., deputies arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of obstructing a business, resisting arrest, and assaulting a deputy during an arrest. The man was loitering outside a church on Grove Way near Redwood Road when a site manager noticed he was harassing visitors. Deputies were called to the scene to intervene. The man became confrontational and put up a fight. Woman Wanted for Deputies took the man into Stolen Property Thursday, April 28: at 8:13 p.m., custody. a 35-year-old woman from Castro Valley was arrested as Deputies Served Warrant part of a warrant issued for her Tuesday, April 26: at 5:26 p.m., capture. Deputies stopped the a 57-year-old man from Castro woman outside a business on Valley was arrested as part of a the corner of Redwood Road warrant issued for his capture. and Grove Way when they Deputies stopped the man for made the positive identification questioning outside a business on the warrant. She had been on Castro Valley Boulevard previously charged with pos- and Marshall Street. The man session of stolen property. The had been previously convicted woman was also found to have of obstructing a business but illegal drug paraphernalia in was in violation of his parole. her possession. Deputies took Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. her to Santa Rita Jail. Drug Paraphernalia Sunday, April 30: Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 49-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possession of illegal drug paraphernalia. The man was hanging out on Castro Valley Boulevard near Wisteria Street when deputies stopped him for questioning and discovered his stash. The man was taken into custody.
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Would Castro Valley be better off as a city? What about combining it with other unincorporated neighborhoods? The Alameda Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo) revisited the 20-year-old question following a presentation to County Supervisors Nate Miley and Dave Brown last week. The commission told the Board of Supervisors’ Unincorporated Services Committee (Miley and Brown) it would like to contract with financial firm Berkson Associates to perform a Preliminary Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis (PCFA). The idea is to get a financial assessment for the unincorporated areas of Castro Valley, Cherryland, Ashland, San Lorenzo, and Hayward Acres. It’s the first step in the long process of getting residents to consider incorporation and becoming their own city. The scope of the proposed study does not include Fairview, an unincorporated area next to the Five Canyons development, and east of Hayward with a population approaching 11,000. Previous attempts to incorporate Castro Valley have failed. The first was back in 1957 when the vote was 75% against. The second was held in 2002 when a vote on incorporation garnered 27.9% in favor and 72.1% against incorporation. The 2002 vote was prompted by a similar financial analysis that LAFCo initiated. The 2002 report found cityhood would be possible if Castro Valley initiated a transient occupancy tax (also known as a hotel tax) and an ongoing utility users’ tax. The updated report is expected to provide the community with information about the possibility of incorporation, its costs, and its tax revenue implications, according to LAFCo executive Rachel Jones. The financial report is expected to consider how successful the City of Castro Valley would be based on revenues from new housing development and increases from resales, franchise fees, gas taxes, county sales tax, and even growth due to new retail development. see CITY on page 4
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A photo from the community meeting presentation showing existing conditions on a portion of Somerset Avenue. View the entire pamphlet at: mycvforum.com
Somerset: Bike, Pedestrian Rights continued from front page with automobiles or the creation of a dedicated bike lane. Option 1 uses the existing configuration and includes parking on both sides of the street but creates a series of spaces—noted as bulb-outs— that funnel traffic near intersections. The design is similar to the stretch of road along Santa Maria Avenue between Somerset and Castro Valley Boulevard. Option 2 would eliminate parking on either the north or the south side of Somerset. The extra space would be used to create a dedicated bike lane but would displace parking for about half of the residents. Option 3 eliminates parking on both sides of the street and creates two dedicated bike
lanes with an additional 2 feet of buffer space between vehicle traffic and bikes. It would also allow for installing trees on both sides of the street. Early project cost estimates are at $11 million with funding coming from the Alameda County transportation budget along with possible state and federal grants, Lo noted. Construction would not even begin before 2024. Following design approval by the Committees, Public Works would begin collaborating with the various utilities that run up and down Somerset including PG&E, East Bay MUD, and AT&T to discuss how to accommodate relocating power poles, pipes, and wires where necessary. In a recent article post sup-
porting bicycle and pedestrian rights, BikeWalk bloggers Rebecca Stanek and Bruce Dughi expressed their gratitude that the process is moving forward with everyone in mind. “Finally, a safe and comfortable bicycle and pedestrian network that creates community and livability. Cyclists and pedestrians are less anonymous and more likely to interact with others on the street. They are visible and recognizable ears and eyes of the community, improving overall personal safety.” Rebecca Stanek and Bruce Dughi said To see the possible design options, check out the Somerset Project page on the Public Works website acpwa.org/ projects/2022/Somerset_Ave. page
Palomares Elementary Winner of California Pivotal Practice Award Congratulations to Palomares Elementary School, a 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award winner. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced the winners of the newly created 2022 California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program. The award program is being utilized by California in 2022 in place of the California Distinguished Schools (DS) Program. It celebrates schools and districts that implemented an innovative practice during the 2020–21 school year, when California required schools to offer distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m incredibly proud of these schools and districts for
their creativity, dedication, and innovation in the face of adversity,” Thurmond said. “Congratulations to Palomares Elementary School for successfully engaging students and families in new and innovative ways during the most challenging times.
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Hiring Adult with Disability ‘A Great Win-Win Situation’ By Linette Escobar SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
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f you walk into the busy Castro Valley High School cafeteria, you might notice a cheery kitchen helper, Chris Yan. Chris is a student in the Strides Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education (CVACE). There was a time when these adults would have been underestimated and not been given the opportunity to work. CVACE is supporting adults in getting jobs with a new paid internship program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Castro Valley employers are reporting that it is a great win-win situation. The new internship program is an excellent opportunity for employers to get great help at no cost to them. Students in the Strides Program work with a job coach to learn their job and be set up for success. They are paid through the school at no cost to host businesses. Host businesses have the opportunity to hire interns or continue to host interns as program partner. If a business directly hires the student, they are eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit of up to $2400 a year. Students continue taking workplace skills classes and receive job support from their school.
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continued from page 3 “The report will demonstrate whether the new city would be fiscally viable and provide a basis for subsequent review, discussion, and decisions by the public, the County of Alameda, and LAFCo,” Jones said in her report. The financial firm is expected to provide three options based on the following boundary options: 1. Castro Valley by itself 2. Castro Valley plus Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo, and Hayward Acres 3. Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo, and Hayward Acres (excludes Castro Valley) The report is expected to include a comparison of services whether or not these unincorporated jurisdictions adopt cityhood. The report will also look at the underlying growth and services that the City of Castro Valley would need in the future. While the report would outline the general characteristics of boundary areas, as well as the financial implications of each area, it will not detail a full budget analysis of each Strides student Chris Yang working at area. the Castro Valley High School Cafeteria Supervisor Miley asked by the Institute for Corporate Jones to provide an informaCastro Valley employers tional report where it would be Productivity which found like the Lake Chabot Mardiscussed at the upcoming joint “employees with developket and TJ Maxx give rave reviews about these students. mental disabilities contributed meetings of the Castro Valley, Eden Area, and Fairview Studies show this experience to higher productivity, lower MACs. absenteeism and increased is not unusual. According to While a financial analysis customer loyalty.” A diverse a Dec 2021 article in Forbes magazine, hiring workers with workplace also improves em- of a new city is one hurdle, the ployee morale and empathy for political obstacles are higher. disabilities is good for busisee HIRE on page 6 The last California communiness. The article cited a study
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she supported students after high school by guiding them to apply for scholarships totaling over $1,000,000. Ms. Roberts earned a Master of Arts degree in Education - Technology from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Spelman College, Atlanta, GA. She is currently working on her doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Carolina University. “Ms. Roberts comes to us with excellent credentials and years of successful administrative experience in public school,” said CVUSD Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi. “We are fortunate to have her on our team.”
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At the April 27th board meeting, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education took action to select Marie Roberts for the position of Assistant Principal at Canyon Middle School. Ms. Roberts has over ten years of administrative school experience at various levels leading her schools to excel in student achievement and learning. The use of data to develop instruction to support English Learners remains at the forefront in her current school. As an English teacher and AVID Coordinator, Ms Roberts motivated and guided students to reach their potential academically in the AVID program. In doing so,
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“While I personally support an incorporated Castro Valley and the right of all unincorporated communities to seek incorporation, annexation is another tool that should be on the table,” Kusiak said. “LAFCo should expand the scope of the report to discuss the viability of annexation, a common strategy used in places like Orange and Santa Clara Counties to provide municipal governance to urban unincorporated communities.”
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ty to incorporate was Jurupa Valley in Riverside County in 2011, which fell into deep financial distress until Governor Jerry Brown helped reallocate how vehicle license fees were spent. The process has made it even more difficult for unincorporated towns to transform on their own. A longtime advocate for incorporation, Castro Valley resident Michael Kusiak says he hopes LAFCo considers other options as well.
LEO (July 23 - August 22): You’re moving up and away from that recent setback. But remain cautious about finances. An exercise in thrift today helps cushion a possible end-of-the-month money squeeze. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): You’re still dealing with overtones of pessimism that cause you to doubt your ability to make some needed changes. But the negative pressures will ease up by week’s end. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): There could be some fallout from the way you handled a recent family problem. But those who know that you were in the right won’t hesitate to step in on your behalf. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Financial strains ease by week’s end. Meanwhile, focus on cultivating that new relationship if you hope to have it blossom into something more meaningful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Health matters once again dominate the week. Be careful not to ignore recurrences of an old problem. An almostforgotten commitment resurfaces. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): The emergence of an unusual selfish streak could dismay those close to you. Defy it -- don’t justify it -- so you can become your gracious self again. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Reassess your decision to stay with the status quo. It might seem like the sensible thing to do right now, but changes around you could make that choice a risky one. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Move decisively but cautiously when dealing with a delicate personal matter. The fewer mistakes you make now, the less likely it is that the problem will recur later on.
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Rowell: A Look Back continued from front page Harry Rowell came here from England in 1912. He ran several other businesses before taking over a saddlery in 1918 that became world-famous. He began running his own rodeo and was soon supplying stock to many others, leading to the nickname the “Rodeo King of the West.” The rodeo’s early years looked very different from today’s rodeo. In fact, the first rodeo, in 1921, wasn’t even held at Rowell Ranch. It was held at the old Burbank School in Hayward, according to Janet Lemmons, who runs the Rowell’s Saddlery & Western Wear store in downtown Castro Valley. It moved to the ranch in 1925. Local roads were sparse back then, and participants and their horses had to take the railroad to downtown Pleasanton. They then rode up trails to the ranch. According to participant and later rodeo secretary Cindy Rosser, the last horse would be leaving the train in Pleasanton as the first one was arriving at the ranch, about eight miles away. The ranch then also looked quite different from the ranch today, Rosser said. For one thing, there were no bleachers yet; people sat on the hillside. “We used to have big old wooden chutes,” she said. “Now they’re metal. And they were on the other side of the arena. The patio wasn’t there then, and the trail up the hill went almost straight up and down.” It was down that trail that Rosser first charged, waving an American flag, in a rodeo kickoff that soon became legendary, as well as unique among American rodeos. “You had to be a pretty good cowgirl to ride a trail that steep, that fast,” Rosser conceded. Years later, Rosser ranches and helps her family run the Flying U Rodeo Co., which competes in rodeos in California, Nevada, and Utah.
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Community Calendar Saturday, May 7:
Meek Mansion Architectural Tour Have you ever wondered what those little squares running along the edge of Meek Mansion are called? Curious about what “Italianate architecture” really means? Take a closer look at the details of Meek Mansion on a guided architecture tour scheduled for Saturday, May 7. The large iconic home was built in 1869 by William Meek, an agricultural pioneer and entrepreneur. It served as the hub for his 3,000 acre orchard and farm. Many people are familiar with the distinctive cupola, with windows looking out in all directions. Following Meek’s death in 1880, the home was left to his children and remained in the family until 1940. Tickets for the tour are available in advance. Meek Mansion is located in Meek Estate Park at 17365 Boston Road in Cherryland. Space is limited and tickets will not be available at the door. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please call (510) 581-0223. Tuesday, May 10: aggie Roswell acce ts la ue ro o ficial o the ayward Area Recreation & Par s istrict at the 197 dedication o the ranch as a ublic ar .
Her father, Rodeo Hall of Famer Cotton Rosser, just competed a few weeks ago at age 93. Rosser said that rodeos face many challenges today, but it’s still important to have them. “City kids need to get out and see animals and nature,” she said. Cotton Rosser was one of many rodeo greats who rode in the Rowell Ranch Rodeo over the years. He was joined by, among others, ProRodeo Hall of Famers Fritz Truan, Johnny and Frankie Schneider, Pete Knight, Gene Rambo, Bud, and Bill Linderman, Earl Thode, and Burel Mulkey. Cindy Rosser said Rowell Ranch’s rodeo was special. “Rowell Ranch has that great setting, in that canyon. And there’s when the girl comes off the hill with the American flag,” she said. Even the famed movie actor Slim Pickens got his start competing at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo. Born Louis Burton Lindley Jr., the actor was starting out in rodeo when he asked a Rowell ranch hand to give him a nickname. “Kid, why don’t you sign up as Slim Pickens, ‘cause that’s what it’s gonna be!” the hand said.
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This year’s Rowell Ranch Rodeo celebration will not include its famous Chili cookoff this year, President of the Rotary Club of Castro Valley, Dwight Perry, announced late last week. The celebrated event was scheduled for May 13 at the rodeo grounds but has been postponed until 2023,
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Rotary Hosts Russ Fields and Bridgette Davila Russ Fields, President of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Board of Directors, and Bridgette Davila, 2022 Rodeo Queen, will discuss the upcoming Rodeo. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 pm on Sunday, May 8, by contacting Rotary by email at cvrotary@iCloud.com or call: 510-402-5123. More information is available at: castrovalleyrotary.org. Tuesday, May 10: ni ue a ong A erican rodeos is Rowell Ranch Rodeo’s rand ntry, which starts with a young wo an carrying an A erican ag gallo ing down the stee hill to the arena. ere’s a rand ntry ro 194 .
Joe Paulo, a rodeo star starting in the 60s who still ranches, said the family feel of the Rowell Ranch rodeo made it stand out. He said, “After the rodeo, all the participants joined their Rowells at their house for a party. At other rodeos, people come and go, but at Rowell’s, you got to meet the rodeo owner and hang out with him and his family at his house.” Joe Paulo also thinks rodeos are important to keep.
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Perry wrote in the Rotary newsletter. “[It was] a difficult decision to make as all of us working on the event were excited to resume ‘normality.’ Unfortunately, the postponement is necessary due to unforeseen circumstances,” Perry said. The rodeo is returning to
Free Career Fair at CV Adult School Bring your resume and a smile to Castro Valley Adult & Career Education’s free Career Fair on May 10 from 10am to noon at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education: 4430 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley room 10. Employers such as Stanford Health, Castro Valley Unified, Amazon, Balance staffing and more will be looking for their next great hire. Will it be you?
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Castro Valley after a two-year delay from COVID-19 restrictions, just in time to celebrate its 100th birthday. The theme this year is “Back in the Saddle Again.” Events will now kick off with the rodeo parade down Castro Valley Boulevard on Saturday, May 14, and finish
“The true roots of rodeo are being lost,” he said, with the rise of the commercial rodeo circuit. “You just don’t find the old family rodeo. But the true heritage of rodeo can be seen at Rowell Ranch,” Paulo said. “Anything I can do so the kids of today have it to look forward to, I’m going to do,” said Joe Paulo. To see the full list of events this month, visit rowellranchrodeo.com.
t on Monday, May 22, with the rodeo itself. Perry added that, “the Castro Valley Rotary is so thankful for all the entries, volunteers, organizations, and government entities who worked together on this community event and looks forward to its return in the future.”
Bay Area Ukanians Panel Join the Alameda County Library for an online panel discussion about supporting Ukraine on Tuesday, May 10 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. To register for this Zoom-based program visit www.aclibrary.org. This panel brings together a panel of Ukrainian-Americans and Ukrainians living in the Bay Area to discuss the impact of the war. The conversation will highlight the actions these individuals are taking and offer suggestions about how audience members can help. Panelists include Nataliia Gishylyk, Igor Trgub, and Maksym Zubkov. The panel is moderated by journalist Ally Markovich. An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter can be provided if requested at least seven business days in advance. Call the library at 510-667-7900 with questions. Monday, May 16:
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, driver/parent responsibilities, and seatbelt usage. Additionally, testimonies will be provided by officers who have investigated fatal collisions involving teens, and by family members who have lost love ones in traffic collisions. 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, May 16 from 5 to 6:30 pm. Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, please call the Library Information Desk at 510667-7900 or register online at: www.aclibrary.org or email the library: accessibility@aclibrary.org. The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system.
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continued from page 4 these loyal workers who tend to have low turnover rates. Chris’s contributions are certainly appreciated. His site manager reports “Chris is amazing. He has grown a lot in our kitchen. He is very observant with portion size making sure things are correct. He is a very good employee and you really only have to explain things to him once. We love having him and he has definitely become a part of our team.” Are you an employer interested in hiring an enthusiastic and motivated employee? Chris is a great example that you can have high expectations for adults with disabilities, and they will be able to meet them with the right support. If you are a business owner interested in hiring an adult with a disability or learning more about the program, please contact Shannon Thomas at (510) 886-1000 or sthomas@cv.k12.ca.us.
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At a recent event in arch, elected o ficials and co unity leaders turned out in orce to volunteer and greet atrons driving by to ic u their ta e away eals at the enneth Ait en Senior Center as art o S ectru Co unity Service’s observance o the th anniversary o the ederal Older A ericans Act utrition Progra .
A New Menu for Castro Valley Seniors; Feedback is Welcomed By Helen Chang SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
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Spectrum Community Services introduced a new Spring-Summer Menu featuring nine new entrees and several new side dishes served on weekdays at Castro Valley’s Kenneth Aitken Senior Center and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Castro Valley United Methodist Church. An annual satisfaction survey will be conducted in late May to gather feedback in order to shape future menus. In response to previous surveys and comments from the past few years, the new menu features an increased variety of vegetarian options with at least one vegetarian meal served every week, and reduced beef and pork frequency. Each entree will be served only once in eight weeks, and the cycle repeats until the end of September when the new Fall-Winter Menu is introduced. Some of the nine new entrees debuting in the rotation include: cod with coconut curry, chicken veggie fajitas, pesto tortellini primavera, ginger beef bowl, turkey soft tacos, Moroccan chickpeas, and apricot-glazed chicken. Fan favorites such as meatloaf, spinach lasagna, BBQ chicken quarters, pork sliders, and burgers, will remain on the menu. All recipes have been developed with the help of a registered dietician to meet federal guide-
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Since resu ing hot eal service in October 2 21 S ectru drivers li e Bill Ward have delivered ood or 7, lunches to congregate eal sites to be served to ore than 7 clients onthly. Throughout the ande ic not a single day o eal service was issed or those ost vulnerable.
lines for nutritional standards, are low in sodium, and contain at least 1/3 of seniors’ Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) including fruits and vegetables high in vitamins C and A. Hot meals are distributed every weekday at Kenneth
Aitken Senior Center on a drive-by basis to seniors 60 years old or older who register and reserve in advance. The lunches are served in reusable containers that are returned at the next meal pick up. see MENU on page 7
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A. Sure. As you apparently know, under present rules your son cannot have more than $2,000 in savings or other nonexempt assets and still remain eligible for these benefits. His receipt of an inheritance from you would likely put him over that ceiling and thereby termiTwo retired CVUSD teachers, Pat Anderson and nate his eligibility. However, Janet Steidel, display paintings that are now on the law permits you to create a exhibit at the Kenneth Atiken Community Center. Special-Needs Trust (“SNT”) ary arden’s Botanical Art class is exhibiting to receive his inheritance 21 watercolor paintings of local plants. The exwithout jeopardizing his public hibit opened yesterday and runs to Tuesday, July benefits. The law’s purpose 5. The exhibit will be open to the public every is to allow you to set aside weekday from 9 to noon. Artists are local resi“private funds” to supplement dents, many retired teachers. Exhibitors include: his SSI and/or Medi-Cal, and Pat Anderson, ary Coo er, Beverly ahlstedt, thereby enhance his quality of Pat Doyne, Mary Harden, Kate Hardwig, Nancy life in a kind of public--private Jacobson, Dilip Nandwana, Gayla Peek, Sandy partnership. Spiker, and Janet Steidel. Kenneth Aitken ComYou could create the SNT munity Center is located at 178 Redwood Road. as a stand-alone trust for your son and fund it during your lifetime, or you could do so as part of your own estate plan and fund it upon your demise. In either event, you would designate someone other than your in the lounge, you can get There will be two events: Friday Oct. 14 for ‘72 alumni there when you want). Both no son to be the Trustee to hold and manage those funds, such charge for entry. If you have only; and Saturday Oct. 15 as one of your other children, for alumni and guests. Due to any questions or need more a trusted relative, or even the information, please contact capacity limitations, Friday trust department of a bank. So Oct.14 is for 72 alumni only, at Audrey Wolverton Gross at: the CV Market Place. Held on cvhs1972reunion@yahoo.com long as properly created and the Mezzanine Level for the Marketplace in the community space called LAB 200. A no ENHANCE YOUR RETIREMENT host bar and no host food will & LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST! be provided by the Night Owl Restaurant (also located on the mezzanine level). 5:30 to 10:30 pm. The second event will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton in Pleasanton its 7 to 11pm on Saturday October 15 for alumni and guests. (it’s
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Menu: Food Available to CV Seniors continued from previous page Those 60+ years old can sign up at www.SpectrumCS. org to receive healthy, hot meals five days a week. While Spectrum requests a small donation for each meal, no eligible seniors are turned away for lack of funds. Currently in Castro Valley about 25 clients pick up their lunches daily at Kenneth Aitken Senior Center and around 30 clients are served twice weekly at Castro Valley United Methodist Church. As pandemic restrictions eventually ease, Spectrum has seen a steady increase in registrations, and therefore is seeking volunteers to serve senior meals at congregate meal sites in San Leandro, Hayward, Union City, and Oakland. Benefits of volunteering include the gratification of giving back to the community and being of service to seniors. Volunteers also receive a T-shirt and a daily nutritious hot meal. For more information and to register, visit www.SpectrumCS.org or call 510-881-0300 ext. 232. Spectrum Community Services is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the health and safety of seniors and low income residents in Alameda County by enhancing their quality of life and helping them age at home with dignity. Senior nutrition programs provide home-delivered meals in Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore and Sunol, and congregate meals in Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro, Alameda, Oakland, and Union City. The Fall Prevention Program (FPP) seeks to reduce injuries among at-risk low-income seniors. Through the Energy Program, Spectrum Community Services administers the federally-funded weatherization and Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) programs.
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managed, the funds in the SNT would allow the Trustee to pay third-party providers of goods and services to him, while also preserving his public benefits. Currently, a single individual on SSI in California, living independently, can receive a monthly benefit of up to $1,040.21(in 2022) or $1,110.26 if blind. Since the SSI program is designed to cover food and housing expense, there would be a modest reduction in his SSI if the SNT paid for those same expenses. Therefore, it is usually best for the SNT to pay for expenses which are not food or housing, e.g. transportation, cell phone, computer, training, etc. Reason: payments for expenses which are not food or housing would result in no reduction in his SSI or Medi-Cal benefits. The ISM Reduction: A Benefit Opportunity: However, the SNT could even assist with the cost of food or housing, but in exchange for only a modest reduction in SSI. Example: if the cost of an apartment were, say, $2,000 per month, your son could pay, say, $50 from his SSI toward that expense, and the SNT could pay the $1,950 balance directly to the lessor. Your son’s SSI would then only be reduced by a flat $300.33 per month (in 2022), which is called the “Presumed Maximum Value” or “PMV”. Not a bad trade-off. I call this the “PMV leverage”.
Further, if the SNT had sufficient assets, it could actually pay virtually any amount per month to any number of providers of goods and services to him, and here’s the beauty about how this works: no matter how much the SNT pays to all such 3rd parties for your son’s monthly housing or food expense, the maximum reduction in his monthly SSI benefit would never exceed the current PMV of $300.33 per month. Thus, a well-endowed SNT could generate a substantial benefit to a person with a disability, with only a modest reduction in his or her SSI and usually none to his or her Medi-Cal eligibility. The SSI rules which govern here are referred to as the “ISM Rules”, where ISM stands for “In Kind Support and Maintenance.” Caution: the SNT should never distribute money directly to your son, as there would then be a dollar-for-dollar reduction in his SSI. Rather, payments should always be made to the third-party providers of goods and services to him. Note: if your son were receiving only Medi-Cal benefits, know that the Medi-Cal resource rules will be changing soon, and I plan to write an article on topic very soon. Gene L. Osofsky is an elder law and estate planning attorney in the East Bay. Visit his website at www.LawyerForSeniors.com.
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We all live with one certainty: what goes up must come down. This is certainly the case in the real estate arena as we have all seen markets transition from buyer markets to seller markets and back again. The question on everyone’s minds this past few months has been, “How long can this overheated market continue?” Facing record low inventory, prices have continued to spike upwards as multiple offers have flooded in on almost every home that appears. Many buyers have been priced out, yet offers have continued flooding in, pushing prices even higher. So much so, in fact, that housing prices, in addition to being at historical highs, have been a significant
contributing factor to the highest inflation rates we have seen in years. The Fed, intent on getting inflation under control, has decided to raise interest rates to help cool things off. Consequently, rates are up approximately 200 basis points (2%) over the same period last year. While the buyer pool has been lowered by the increasing rates, we have still seen homeowner wannabees step up to the plate to compete for the privilege of home ownership. Until this past week, that is. Reports have begun coming in that homes have seen offer deadline pass with no offers. While not true of every property, we have seen enough instances to conclude that the market has indeed changed
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from a few weeks previous. When a market shifts, it typically does so in a single day. While easy to see when looking back from a period of a few months or years, it is extremely difficult to call at the beginning. In this case, however, we are seeing a dramatically lower number of showings accompanying the absence of offers, leading us to believe that the shift might have arrived. Higher interest rates certainly have buyers questioning the wisdom of buying now, and both mortgage and refinance applications are down dramatically country wide. The other interesting factor we are seeing, at least in our market, is the almost complete absence of cash offers as well. The one thing we do not know is whether this is a momentary blip or is indeed the long-anticipated shift. We will continue watching, but one thing is certain: as interest rates continue upward, buyers are paying attention and questioning the wisdom of buying a home in the current unstable environment. Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.
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Roses Are Resilient, So Don’t Worry about Pruning BUZZ BERTOLERO
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Roses are very resilient plants. You can drastically cut them back after the first, second, or third blooming cycle. Although most people think of it as a winter activity, roses are pruned year-round. Ideally, the most severe pruning is done during the winter when the plants are dormant. After each blooming cycle, pruning is used to groom the plants by reducing the top growth and the sides to keep the plants in balance and removing the spent flowers or deadhead-
ing. Most of the rose pruning information says to prune to the second set of five leaves, but I suggest you ignore this point. Grandiflora and Hybrid Tea varieties quickly grow five to six feet tall per year. The only way to keep them from overgrowing an area is to prune them back after each flush of flowers. This is also called shaping the plant. Another common problem with these types of roses is that they’re planted too close to one another. Pruning during the growing season prevents them from merging into one massive plant with several stems. So, I have no problem cutting back the gangly stems as far back as necessary and the rest of the plant. After pruning, you may need to take some special precautions with any bare or naked canes. The new growth or canes are usually green in color. They are very susceptible to sunburn from the direct sun when the temperatures are over eighty-five degrees. Sunburn causes the canes to
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turn black, and they may die from it. This is not a problem during the winter months as the days are shorter, the temperatures are cooler, and there is cloud cover with moisture on many days. You protect the naked canes for two to four weeks by covering or draping shade cloth over the plant(s). Feed the roses with Rose Food to encourage the new growth. The shade cloth is removed once the new growth shades the bare canes. Covering the plants will not be necessary if there is lots of foliage left after pruning.
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I have a white Potato Vine growing on an arbor in a container. Recently, I noticed roots from the vine that had grown out of the bottom of the container. If I cut these roots, will the vine die?
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I wouldn’t expect your Potato Vine to die from trimming the roots. There is always a possibility, but you can minimize that by pruning the top growth after pruning the roots. There is a direct relationship between the roots under the ground and the foliage it supports. The best time to do this is after the Potato vine has stopped blooming. Buzz Bertolero is an Advanced California Certified Nursery Professional. The Dirt Gardener’s website is www.dirtgardener.com and questions can be sent by email to buzz@dirtgardener.com.
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Homes RECENT HOME SALES
Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available
CASTRO VALLEY Total: 9 – Average Price: $1,237,555 High: $2,050,000 – Low: $600,000
21270 Sweet Lane 94546: $600,000 [3 BD - 1,015 SF - 1954 4110 Ravenwood Place 94546: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,170 SF - 1970 3635 Lorena Avenue 94546: $1,100,000 [3 BD - 1,684 SF 1952 5022 Rahlves Drive 94546: $1,180,000 [3 BD - 1,238 SF 1953 2345 Somerset Avenue 94546: $1,230,000 [5 BD - 2,080 SF 1962 18443 Joseph Drive 94546: $1,250,000 [3 BD - 1,175 SF 1955 19123 Vaughn Avenue 94546: $1,260,000 [3 BD - 988 SF - 1949 5519 Greenridge Road 94552: $1,688,000 [4 BD - 1,834 SF 1960 5592 Cold Water Drive 94552: $2,050,000 [5 BD - 2,232 SF 1965 HAYWARD Total: 26 – Average Price: $1,051,538 High: $1,809,000– Low: $475,000
367 Perkins Drive 94541: $475,000
285 Stanislaus Way 94544: $1,025,000 [1,499 SF - 1980 1724 Germaine Court 94541: $1,100,000 [3 BD - 1,194 SF 1955 2765 Journey Lane 94545: $1,160,000 [3 BD - 1,750 SF 2010 76 Middleton Place 94544: $1,280,000 [3 BD - 2,043 SF 2015 2443 Lancaster Court 94542: $1,290,000 [5 BD - 2,630 SF 1957 2354 Kelly Street 94541: $1,349,000 [3 BD - 1,860 SF 1953 26506 Birchfield Court 94542: $1,350,000 [4 BD - 2,014 SF 2017 27001 Call Avenue 94542: $1,417,000 [5 BD - 2,808 SF 2002 27905 Farm Hill Drive 94542: $1,500,000 [3 BD - 2,650 SF 1970 1926 Highland Boulevard 94542: $1,785,000 2758 Sea Horse Court 94545: $1,809,000 [5 BD - 2,687 SF 2005
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94578: $410,000 [2 BD - 982 SF - 1980 2420 Belvedere Avenue 94577: $570,000 [2 BD - 1,108 SF - 1972 14317 Seagate Drive #197 94577: $630,000 [2 BD - 1,338 SF - 1984 140 Bristol Boulevard 94577: $720,000 [2 BD - 1,323 SF - 1943 15208 Central Avenue 94578: $720,000 [2 BD - 874 SF - 1947 1252 Collier Drive 94577: $830,000 [2 BD - 1,019 SF - 1941 3596 Del Monte Way 94578: $880,000 [3 BD - 1,164 SF - 1956 1724 Morgan Avenue 94577:
[5 BD - 1,571 SF - 1951 25055 Oakridge Court 94541: $610,000 [3 BD - 1,365 SF - 1973 25495 Southwick Drive #110 94544: $670,000 [2 BD - 1,130 SF - 1991 27874 Pompano Avenue 94544: $680,000 [3 BD - 1,000 SF - 1954 489 West Sunset Boulevard 94541: $800,000 [4 BD - 1,236 SF - 1916 24889 Kay Avenue 94545: $845,000 [3 BD - 1,542 SF - 1959 1164 C Street 94541: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,778 SF - 1922 22863 Santa Clara Street 94541: $870,000 [2 BD - 1,079 SF - 1950 424 Palmer Avenue #465 94541: $875,000 [3 BD - 1,726 SF - 2012 1659 Sylvia Street 94545: $880,000 [3 BD - 1,386 SF - 2015 25525 Southwick Drive #46 94544: $880,000 [3 BD - 1,705 SF - 1991 1329 West Street 94545: $900,000 [3 BD - 1,227 SF - 1955 24680 Santa Clara Street 94544: $940,000 [3 BD - 1,534 SF - 1958 2198 Sleepy Hollow Avenue 94545: $1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,215 SF SAN LORENZO 1956 Total: 3 – Average Price: $655,000 937 Simon Street 94541: High: $870,000 – Low: $535,000 $1,000,000 [4 BD - 2,010 SF 2587 San Leandro Boulevard 1957
$885,000 [3 BD - 1,292 SF - 1945 1309 Avon Avenue 94579: $937,000 [3 BD - 1,566 SF - 1953 1818 Arena Street 94579: $1,010,000 [3 BD - 1,107 SF 1956 207 Bowling Green Street 94577: $1,035,000 [3 BD - 1,296 SF 1941 15492 Heron Drive 94579: $1,060,000 [3 BD - 1,471 SF 2000 16651 Kildare Road 94578: $1,300,000 [3 BD - 1,874 SF 1966
Mortgage Rates Hover at Five Percent The combination of swift home price growth and the fastest mortgage rate increase in over forty years is finally affecting purchase demand. homebuyers navigating the current environment are coping in a variety of ways, including switching to adjustable-rate mortgages, moving away from expensive coastal cities, and looking to more affordable suburbs. We expect the decline in demand to soften home price growth to a more sustainable pace later this year.
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201 Beverly Avenue 94577: $1,450,000 [3 BD - 1,656 SF 1928 SAN LEANDRO Total: 14 – Average Price: $888,357 High: $1,450,000 – Low: $410,000
49 Paseo Grande #A 94580: $535,000 [2 BD - 874 SF - 1986 17438 Via Frances 94580: $560,000 [3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1953 16437 Kent Avenue 94580: $870,000 [3 BD - 1,032 SF 1949- 1,238 SF - 1955
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Getting Your Home Ready to Sell By Samantha Mazzotta SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
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: Several months ago, my parents agreed they were unable to take care of their house on their own, and moved to an assisted-living community. I took on the task of selling their home so that they can continue to fund their new situation. However, the real-estate broker who I initially contacted said the house is in too poor a condition to sell. I don’t have the time or money to fix up their house. What can I do?
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: Did the broker give you any indication of why he or she felt the house couldn’t be sold in its current condition? If not, contact the broker to find out what specific things stood out. If you don’t get answers, contact another real-estate firm to come see the house and find out if it’s really unsellable. Don’t have any specifics as to the home’s condition from your letter, but to an
agent or broker trying to sell your home, appearance is very important. Is the inside of the home very cluttered? Is there damage to interior walls, visible mold, large cracks or other immediately noticeable issues? Is the exterior of the home in need of paint or repairs to the siding, roof, steps or walkways? These all affect the home’s sale price and can make it sit on the market longer than anyone would like. Houses can sell in any condition – but the price will take a hit if it needs a lot of work. I vividly recall being shown a triple-decker several years ago with foundation problems so bad, the structure was tilting at an alarming angle. The house sold, but at about one-third the average price for homes in that neighborhood. If the house is structurally sound, you may be able to raise its sale price by investing some time and sweat into freshening up its
appearance, outside and in. A fresh coat of paint alone can make a home’s value jump, and it’s not a huge investment. Make a plan to do specific things over several weekends, or even one day a week if that’s all the time you have. Enlist family and friends to help. Put together a budget ahead of time so you know how much you can spend on minor repairs. Spruce up the house exterior by keeping the lawn mowed and the hedges trimmed. Tear out any dead vegetation. Plant a few flowers along the walkway or in front of the house. De-clutter the entire home interior, too. If there’s a lot of furniture or keepsakes, if the closets are full of clothes, find out what your parents want to keep, sell or distribute. If they can’t come to the house to show you, take pictures of all the items, put them on your laptop and go through them with your parents. Clean as much as possi-
ble: Get dust and cobwebs out of the house, wipe the walls clean and get the kitchen and bathrooms as sparkling as possible. Give interior walls a fresh coat of paint. Remove
peeling or torn wallpaper, and repair small holes and dings in the walls. Check out websites or books about staging a house. HGTV has some quick tips, as well as a room-by-room staging guide. Finally, if the house has some major repair issues, such as needing a new roof,
foundation or plumbing issues, talk with the broker about them and how these can affect the sale of the home. Home Tip: Make de-cluttering and staging a home easier by removing personal items, photos and memorabilia first – it takes much of the emotion out of the decision-making.
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Resident Ukrainian-born Chef Hosts Fundraiser with Marketplace Vendors
LEGAL NOTICES FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
APR 19, 2022 County
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
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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
MAR 21, 2022 MAR 14, 2022 FILED MELISSA WILK County County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 587494 FILE NO. 587270 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): Flawless Artistry by Lili, located at Tekton Prime, located at 24586 Sybil 20353 Park Way Castro Valley, CA Ave., Ap. 3 Hayward, CA 94542. in Ala94546. in Alameda County, is hereby meda County, is hereby registered by registered by the following owner(s): the following owner(s): Randolf Paguio, Edith L. Aguilar, 20353 Park Way Castro 24586 Sybil Ave., Ap. 3 Hayward, CA Valley, CA 94546. This business is con- 94542. This business is conducted by an Individual. ducted by an Individual. This business commenced 2021 This business commenced N/A /s/Randolf Paguio /s/Edith L. Aguilar This statement was filed with the Coun- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date in- ty Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. dicated by file stamp above. Expires MAR 20, 2027 Expires MAR 13, 2027 APR 20, 27, MAY 4, 11, 2022 APR 20, 27, MAY 4, 11, 2022 0502-CVF FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Elite Medical Transport, located at 2362 Vestal Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elite Care, LLC, 2362 Vestal Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Nader Odeh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 04, 2027 APR 27, MAY 07, 17, 18, 2022 0456-CVF
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588375 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Bay Full Construction, located at 18490 Carlwyn Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gelu Gabriel Ilie, 18490 Carlwyn Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Gelu Gabriel Ilie This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 19, 2027 APR 27, MAY 07, 17, 18, 2022 0451-CVF
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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/ Jeffery 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
ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 587756 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Glow by Zeno, located at 2601 Blanding Ave STE C #384 Alameda, CA 94501, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicole Zeno, 2601 Blanding Ave STE C #384 Alameda, CA 94501. This business is conducted by a Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Nicole Zeno This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 28, 2027 APR 28, MAY 05, 12, 19, 2022 0451-CVF FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588442 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Intero Real Estate Services, located at 3185 Castro Valley Boulievard, Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rising Star Enterpriss, Inc, 3185 Castro Valley Boulievard, Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 3/16/2007 /s/ David S. Wilhite This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 20, 2027 APR 27, MAY 04, 11, 18, 2022 0454-CVF
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astro Valley Chef, Igor Breyman, a culinary professional with extensive experience as an instructor, private chef, and caterer cooked up a gorgeous three course meal this past Sunday in support of his sister’s recently launched nonprofit organization OurBorsch. Both he and his sister, Helen Nesteruk, were born in Odessa, Ukraine. They emigrated to the US, and grew up in Castro Valley, but retain deep ties to family and friends in their homeland. As the world watches in horror at the atrocities and humanitarian crisis caused by the Russian invasion, his family is working tirelessly to find ways to help Odessa residents who are struggling to get access to food, goods, and services they desperately need. The recently launched nonprofit, Our Borsch, is a grassroots organization that is well-positioned in Ukraine to get aid directly into the hands of Ukrainians. The group helps mobilize their existing network of on-theground volunteers to facilitate delivery, fund humanitarian aid, and fulfill projects that create a meaningful impact on the lives of the Ukrainian people and the rebuilding process. The dinner was a sold out affair that drew in 70 supporters of the cause who were treated to a modern take on traditional Ukrainian fare, including options like Ukrainian Fur Coat Salad, Oxtail beef borscht, 3-day brined game hen, and Ukrainian Burnt Cheesecake for dessert.
During the meal, diners were introduced to Chef Igor, and his sister Helen, who described the importance of the work they are undertaking and offered guests a direct connection to the people of Ukraine and showcased both their resilience and devastation. They also reiterated how this crisis will be ongoing for years to come and so will the need to provide critical support. Between the meal itself, silent auction items, and direct donations collected that night; over $9,000 was raised for the group.
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.
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.
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Helen Nesteruk addresses the crowd at this past Sunday’s undraiser or the recently launched nonrofit, Our Borsch, a grassroots organi ation that is well ositioned in raine to get aid directly into the hands o rainians.
The evening was supported by a network of Castro Valley Marketplace vendors who donated ingredients, product, time, support, and event space to make the evening possible. As a homegrown organization with personal connections to the Marketplace, and seeing the immense success of this event, plans are already underway to host future events in support of Ukrianians and OurBorsch. To learn more about the group and to support them please visit their website at OurBorsch.org
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Earth Day – Yes and No! Dear Editor, Castro Valley Sanitary District may have helped dispose of a huge amount of trash during the recycling day. But it did nothing for eliminating fossil fuels or clean air. As required, I signed up for a “ticket” to participate and arrived at my assigned time, only to be stuck in a double line of cars, inching along, and snaking up the hill and around the school. After finally reaching the top of the hill, and waiting through all the different drop off stations, I was waved through. I asked where to drop off papers to be shredded, and was informed that they were full and couldn’t take any more. I then asked for the promised bags of compost, and was told they were all gone. This meant I wasted my time, and along with all the other twenty to thirty cars, had burned gas and spewed exhaust for about an hour, contaminating the air on “EARTH DAY.” Why were so many permits given if this happens? If they run out of bags of compost, why not a warning before cars are locked into the long lines? And was it fair to accommodate trucks loaded with material to be shredded which prevented any service for those with only two or three boxes? Congratulations for all the amazing organization and service that did accommodate some lucky people. I hope next year the rest of us will have better luck. –Erma Smith, Castro Valley
Are We etting Our oneys’ Worth From County Library? Dear Editor, While I truly hate to complain about our library during these trying times when they’re doing their best just to stay open, it just seems that we, as taxpayers, are not getting our moneys’ worth from Alameda County Library. Alameda County library are not purchasing recently released films on DVD/Blu Ray. The library told me the reasoning is many of these movies are available on what is called Links+. What this means is, if you wish to check out a movie, you must wait in line behind everybody else who gets it first from their county library. Chances are very good you’ll end up trying to watch a movie on a scratched disc 3-4 months after it comes out. And, why is it so many other county libraries can afford movies for their patrons that Alameda County cannot? And, I’m not talking about obscure films. New movies starring the likes of Michael B. Jordan, Sandra Oh and Liam Neeson are not available through the Alameda County Library. Does this seem fair? Are we getting what we pay for? I think not. –Steven Anticevich, Castro Valley Since 1965
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You don’t need a lot of space or a big budget to grow and enjoy garden-fresh bouquets. Just fill a few vacant spaces, add an extra row in garden beds or fill a container with easy care flowers started from seeds. You’ll jump-start the season and enjoy earlier blooms by starting some of the seeds indoors to transfer into the garden after the danger of frost has passed. If you’re not in a hurry, want to stretch your budget and extend your garden’s bloom time, sow some seeds directly in the garden. Just follow the directions on the seed packet. Annual flowers like these are known for season long bloom and a long vase life. You’ll need to plant annuals each year, but you may decide the continuous bloom is well worth the effort. Supplementing them with perennial flowers and bulbs means you need to plant fewer annuals each year for a season filled with colorful garden-fresh bouquets. Here are a few easy-care annual flowers that you can start from seed indoors or directly in the garden. These beauties will brighten those sunny spots in the landscape and bouquets in your home. Start zinnia seeds indoors four weeks before the last spring frost or sow them directly in the garden. Either way, you’ll have flowers about eight weeks after planting the seeds. Grow taller varieties like Benary’s Giant for long stems, Queeny Lime Orange or Zowie! Yellow Flame for eye-catching color or Profusion and Zahara for small daisy-like flowers on compact mildew resistant plants in your low maintenance cut flower garden.
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Yellow Flame is a semi-tall zinnia with a unique bicolor pattern of blooms with scarlet-rose center and yellow petal edges.
Like zinnias, cosmos make a great cut flower and both are heat and drought tolerant in the garden. Start cosmos seeds indoors four to six weeks before the last spring frost or directly in the garden. The fine foliage adds texture to the garden and the white, pink, lavender blooms light up the mid-summer through fall garden. Plant tall varieties en mass to eliminate the need for staking. Or grow shorter varieties like Sonata and Cosmic. Once you plant cosmos in the garden, you may be rewarded with volunteer seedlings in subsequent years. Marigolds have long been favorites in the garden, but they also make great cut flowers.
Like zinnias, you can start them indoors or directly in the garden and have flowers in about eight weeks. Include a variety of single, double, large and small flowers to create a marigold only arrangement or mix with other flowers. The Gem series of marigolds have lacy leaves with a citrusy scent and small single flowers all summer long. Not only are these 12-inch tall plants great in arrangements, but the flowers are also edible and attract beneficial insects to your garden. Include calendula, another edible flower, in your garden and arrangements. Plant seeds
directly in the garden in fall through spring when growing in the Deep South, Gulf and Pacific Coast areas. Those in other regions can plant seeds directly in the garden after the danger of heavy frost has passed. Also known as pot marigolds, these plants thrive in cooler temperatures. If plants fade as temperatures rise, cut them back, continue to water as needed and watch for new flowers when the weather cools. These will reseed readily so watch for welcome seedlings the following year. Sunflowers make dramatic statements in the garden and in the flower vase. The 2022 All-America Selections winner, Concert Bell grows 10 to 12 flowers on each stem. You’ll have a ready-made bouquet with each stem removed. Suncredible Yellow sunflower produces four-inch flowers on two- to three-foot tall plants. The plants continue to bloom throughout the season even if you don’t remove the faded flowers. Keep the flowers coming to enjoy in the garden and arrangements with regular picking. The more you pick, the more flowers you’ll have. Share extras with friends, neighbors, or senior centers. Studies at Rutgers University found cut flowers immediately increased happiness and had a long-term positive impact on the recipient’s mood. Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including The Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Her web site is www. melindamyers.com.
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Robert James (Bob) Richards Diane Marie Anderson It is with profound sadness that I share the news that my beautiful wife, Diane, passed away in her sleep Sunday morning. I know this will come as a shock to many. As generous as she was with her time and talents, she was extremely reluctant to burden others with her life challenges. She was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2017 and we’ve been battling it with highs & lows ever since. Ultimately, the treatment became overwhelming and she stopped last summer. While we’re saddened by her passing and will miss her dearly, we’re thankful that her burden is lifted and she is no longer suffering. We don’t see this as “good-bye”, but rather “so long for now”. Perhaps she’ll visit us on occasion in our dreams. Rest in peace, my love. Memorial arrangements will be made available soon.
April 26, 1926 ~November 15, 2021 Bob Richards, a 60-year resident of San Leandro, passed away peacefully at home with his wife. Bob was born in Omaha, Nebraska and moved with his family to San Francisco where he attended high school at Commerce High. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a Machinist’s Mate aboard LST 775 in the Pacific during WWII. After his Naval service Bob studied music at Candell Conservatory, earning a bachelor’s degree and becoming an accomplished guitarist. He performed with many musical groups, often with his business partner of many years, Tony Cervone. Bob taught guitar at his studio on Mac Arthur Blvd. in San Leandro and was much loved by his students. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linli Peng, his brother William Mertz and his wife Kathy, and their three children and three grandchildren. A Celebration of Bob’s Life with Military Honors will take place on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620
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CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Matthew Cormier Our Athlete of the Week is Matthew Cormier. This Castro Valley High School Junior plays Catcher and 3rd base for the Trojan Varsity Baseball Team. Matthew hit his first grand slam in the game against the San Leandro Pirates. The game was tied 1-1 in the 6th inning and the grand slam scored 4 runs leading to the 6-1 win for the Trojans. Matthew plays baseball for Castro Valley High School and Headfirst Baseball Academy and umpires for the Castro Valley Little League.
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Four Reasons Strength Training Is More Important for Women had to wait for help, it really makes me smile. 2. Healthy bones. A big I know lots of women feel issue women face is osteoporosis. This is a condition where weird about heading over to their bones become fragile and “that part of the gym”. weak. You can obviously see By “that part” I mean the how that would be a problem. free weight area. Strength training is a great way I want to help change that. to prevent this. There are many reasons strength training for women is 3. Focus on you! Another actually more important than problem is time. Women, and it is for men, so let’s talk about mothers, in particular, tend to four of them. put themselves last. Strength 1. Strength. We have a motto training can be a great way to, at our gym. We never want to not only get physical benefits but emotional ones! Taking be the person who has to say “Yes” when the cashier asks if some productive time for we need help to our car. If we yourself will make you a better want to live independent lives, mom, wife, and friend, and we have to have some physical believe me, anyone who cares about you wants that for you, strength. We don’t have to be able to too. lift 500 pounds, but when I 4. Self-Appreciation. I don’t hear our female members tell have to go into how damaging me they could carry a bag of women’s images in the media soil to their backyard by them- can be. We all know that. It’s selves when previously they a deep-seated issue. I’ve seen By Mitch Rothbardt
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strength training help many women feel so much better about themselves. When they realize they’re more than just a number on a scale or a pants size they can start to see how amazing they are without having to conform to someone else’s standards. When you’re able to do things in the gym you couldn’t do before, it is an incredible and empowering feeling. These are just a few reasons but, of course, there may be more depending on each person. The empowerment and confidence women get from strength training can be life-changing. Mitch Rothbardt is the owner and head fitness trainer at Castro Valley Fitness. You can reach him with any comments or questions at the dog park with Penny and Puppy almost every afternoon or you can send him an email at: Mitch@ CastroValleyFitness.com.
continued from front page All of Frank’s grown children are graduates of Castro Valley High, with two still residing in the area and one living in Utah. Frank also has a brother who lives in Cape Coral, Florida whom he says can expect more visits. Mellon noted his many accomplishments while serving EBMUD including reducing water demand by more than 40 million gallons per day while covering the growing East Bay population through conservation and recycling programs. He says he was instrumental in settling a lawsuit to assure that water supply during droughts will no longer result in drastic water rationing due to the construction of the Freeport Water Supply project in 2011. Mellon’s work at EBMUD also included saving Redwood Canyon Golf Course, making EBMUD’s wastewater treatment plant become 100% energy self-sufficient and with energy to sell to the Port of Oakland; and supporting Mokelumne River conservation programs that helped maintain salmon runs. A Navy veteran, Mellon graduated from the University of Hawaii with a BA in Management and from St. Mary’s College in Moraga with an MBA. He was also a Scoutmaster for Troop 708 in Castro Valley where he says he developed a mantra that spilled over into his professional career. “Doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do,” Mellon says. While the election for his replacement on the EBMUD board won’t take place until this November, Mellon says he is endorsing Fairview MAC (Municipal Advisory Committee) member April Chan to take his place for the next four years. “I think she will do an excellent job,” he says. The deadline to file as a candidate for EBMUD Ward 7 is in the first week of August 2022.
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Bob Pirone of Castro Valley caught this beautiful 3+lb. Rainbow Trout at San Pablo Reservoir on Wed April 27th 2022 while trolling a 2” broken back Rapala lure in a rainbow pattern at a depth of 12 ft. His fishing buddy / net man Myles Sanchez , also of Castro Valley, was in tow. Bob, recently retired as the Administrator of the local Moose Lodge in Castro Valley after 13 years of dedicated service, has taken up fishing regularly again after a long hiatus and is enjoying every moment of it! Have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to share with the community? Please email photo and information to: filesforforum@gmail.com
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