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NEVER FORGET Members of VFW Post 9601, family, and friends gathered at the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial to remember and honor the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The event was highlighted by a flag ceremony, rifle salute by the American Legion Honor Guard, and speeches by Commander Stephen West and Past Commander John McPartland. The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences.
Alameda County residents have a chance to avoid an anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases this autumn, but only if everyone who can, gets vaccinated and if face coverings stay on as much as possible, according to Alameda County chief health officer, Dr. Nicholas Moss. “Going into the fall we should expect another spike in cases as people move their activities indoors,” Dr. Moss says. “However, by continuing to take measures we know can protect our communities from spreading COVID-19, we may be able to weather future surges in the same way until we reach a point where very few people get severely ill from COVID-19.” Dr. Moss says he and his counterparts in the other Bay Area Counties have been closely monitoring any trends in reported coronavirus outbreaks. With all schools back in session, the data looks
good for students of all ages, he adds. “This summer, we have seen the benefits locally of high vaccination rates and mask use even in the absence of more stringent restrictions,” Dr. Moss says. “We have much more immunity in our population through both vaccine and infection and we have more tools for treating people sick with COVID-19.” County data shows average number of cases per 1,000 residents between the ages of 12 and 30 is currently 158. That’s less than half the average of the same age range 30 days ago when the average was 396. COVID-19 cases in children ages 11 and younger are also around the same rate—177 cases per 1,000 on average— which is also less than half the average of 354 cases per 1,000 that spiked back in August. More importantly, Dr. Moss adds that the county has not observed substantial numbers of hospitalizations in children. “While our hospitalization see COVID on page 4
MAC Supports Agricultural Storage, Approves Garage By Amy Sylvestri
(passed in November 2000) would increase the “floor area ratio” on buildings and equestrian facilities. For example, on At their Monday night a 100-acre (4,356,000 square virtual land use meeting, feet) parcel, a “floor area the Castro Valley Municipal ratio” of .01 would allow the Advisory Council (MAC) equivalent of one acre (43,560 voted to support a potential square feet) of building area for upcoming Alameda County non-residential buildings. ballot measure that would propose changing the amount As proposed, the ballot of development on agricultural measure would apply the .25 parcels of land. floor area ratio which is now allowed for greenhouse to all The ballot measure that types of agricultural buildings. would amend Measure D CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
The MAC said that allowing agricultural property owners to be able to store more on their land without having to travel out of the area is a good idea “Storage is at a premium and it’s good to be able to have some flexibility on these properties” said MAC Chair, Ken Carbone. The Board of Supervisors would have to vote to approve the measure by November of 2021 to make the March 2022 ballot at the earliest.
The MAC also approved an application to allow the construction of a new accessory structure on the front part of the lot at 4235 Krolop Road. The variance will allow a 500-square-foot two-car garage and for the current garages to be converted into an accessory dwelling unit. The next virtual MAC meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 20 starting at 6 p.m. Two agenda items on the General Purpose meeting
docket include an overview by Community Development Agency director Casey Farmer on the county’s redistricting process; and a presentation by the Alameda County Office of Emergency Services on the current evacuation process in case of a catastrophic event. A direct link to MAC meeting information can be found on our website: mycvforum.com/events
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CVHS Junior Named County’s First-Ever Youth Poet Laureate By Michael Singer
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or Zoe Dorado, writing and performing poetry is more human and emotional than academic. The junior at Castro Valley High School was named the Inaugural Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate in August. “Poetry is an outlet and I hope by spreading poetry and representing poetry that I can show how we need more feeling-based ways of learning.” Dorado says she writes poetry with the intention of connecting the personal to the political. With her writing, she addresses colonialism and
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“I think about how you can connect with people and bring them into the poem,” Dorado says. “Sometimes we are not looking for the identical experience, we are looking for connections. In my poems, I am talking about my mother, grandmother, my sister. When you are surrounded by people and paying attention then you are able to write and make a connection with them.” As part of the application for the Alameda County Youth Poet contest, Zoe submitted three poems: “For Quiet Girl in the Band Room,” “Muling Pagsilang (Rebirth)” about her grandfather, and “When see DORADO on page 4
Bursting Back into Action
The Castro Valley Trojans took the field for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The home opener included a new inflatable arch where the team burst onto the field with much fanfare. The Varsity team played hard against the Granada High School Matadors but unfortunately lost 30-6. Castro Valley will next play Piedmont High School.
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True military heroes from the past flanked by two active Army Recruiters at this past weekend’s Patriots Day Assembly at Redwood Christian Schools.
RCS Remembers 9/11, Honors Our First Responders, Military The Patriots Day Assembly is an annual program at Redwood Christian Schools (RCS) dedicated to remembering the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on our country. 9-11 changed all of our lives forever. On the 20th Anniversary of 9-11, RCS once again gathered to remember and recognize the sacrifice of the First Responders and their families paid on 9-11, as well as those lives lost since then. We are so thankful for our First Responders and military, who continue to protect all of us today, at home and overseas. On September 10, Mrs. Lynn Conley led her and Mrs. Laura Vanegas’ third-grade classes, in honoring not only our military and those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001, but also First Re-
sponders, who risk their lives daily. Mrs. Conley’s brother, Will Seuis, died while serving as an Oakland Police Officer in 2004. Students are taught to honor First Responders (law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs) as well as those who serve or have served in our Armed Forces. This is not taught passively, but with the purpose to ensure that our students remember that their lives are safer due to the sacrifices of those who serve us. The Patriots Day Assembly opened with a welcome by Mrs. Conley followed by a flag ceremony from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Post 9601), American Legion and two Army Recruiters, followed by students leading all present in the Pledge of Allegiance,
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Dorado: County Youth Poet Laureate continued from page 2 Nanay Comes Home from the Hospital” while reflecting on her mother, a nurse. Zoe then performed “We Breathe” to the judging panel, as well as performed it during the CVHS Back-to-School presentation. The day she heard she won the award; Zoe says started out rather badly. “I had done really bad on a math test and was feelCV Rotary past presidents Gary Howard and Todd Anglin, and CVHS Garden Team. ing down,” she recounts. “I then had to log onto this video meeting, and they start introducing the other finalists and then there was a pause… The Rotary Club of Castro addition to supporting national person and is always searching and then they announced my name.” for individuals who want to and international projects, Valley is committed to supGrants Chair Dan Willits said make a positive impact locally, The Laureate title includes porting outstanding communationally and internationally. a year-long commitment to nity programs that align with “We are thrilled to be able to They will fund another round represent the Alameda County support some of the terrific the goals of Rotary through Youth Poet Laureate chapter organizations that are working of grants in March 2022. For its Grants Program. The due perform and attend public and date for applications has been to make Castro Valley an even more information about the grant program, lunch meetprivate events. The group is extended to close of business better community.” on October 1, 2021. The Rotary Club of Castro ings, or the Club, please visit awarding Zoe $500 to do some the Rotary website at www. good at a community organiza The grants range in value Valley meets on Tuesdays CastroValleyRotary.org. tion of her choice. up to $1000 for this round. In at 12:00 noon online and in Zoe’s passion for connecting the personal to the political has TFood and deep roots. She has worked as an intern for groups that advocate for Filipino rights, she volunteered for California Prop 15 and Measure QQ (allowing 16-year-olds the vote), and before the quarantine last year, she participated in prisoner literacy programs and held writing workshops at
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An Excerpt from the poem, “We Breathe,” which Zoe says was inspired by her grandmother, Lola: America my immunocompromised country The way you cough out blood stain anatomy Pointing to each mouth body and look, look see where all leads. How you were both the soil in my Lola’s garden The soil she sowed seeds in but also the dirt resting Six feet under that buries black and brown bodies. How you hold them in your roots The ones that wound themselves to the branches of arms and legs Until they decompose and become the foundation for what you grow. When I say our histories are intertwined What I mean is that we breathe the same air... Sama Sama, an outdoor day camp in the East Bay that focuses on Filipino culture. Zoe has also performed her poetry for unions like SEIU United Healthcare Workers West. Dorado credits the support of her 8th Grade English teacher Nasira Waters and Sophomore English teacher Elisa Frozena in her path to developing her poetic voice. The junior also says she was inspired by other poets like Olivia Gatwood (“We Find Each Other in the Details”), Ariana Brown, and the first National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, who performed at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
“When Nanay Comes Home from the Hospital” is also a part of a collective of poetry films that have been coming out over the past few weeks by the Bigger Picture Project which is a collaboration between Youth Speaks and UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations. The project looks at COVID and COVID vaccines through the lens of the Black Panthers and the necessity of political and economic revolution in order to support the health and safety of our communities. Find out more on the Youth Speaks website: https://thebiggerpicture.youthspeaks.org/
COVID: The Best Prevention Strategy continued from front page numbers have gone up and down, they never approached the rate of hospitalization we saw in the winter,” Dr. Moss says. “Local hospitalizations have stabilized and even show signs of decreasing, but much of the State is experiencing a bed shortage and some facilities may accept transfers from other counties if needed.” Currently, more than one million county residents are fully vaccinated, accounting for nearly 76% of the eligible population over the age of 12. Testing rates have reached an all-time peak of nearly 14,000 per day. Until vaccines are available
for children under the age of 12, Dr. Moss says, the county’s best defense is a multi-layered prevention strategy including universal indoor masking at schools, appropriate testing, keeping sick children and staff at home, and maximizing ventilation. “Flu season is also coming, along with the return of other seasonal cold viruses,” Dr. Moss says. “We need to support widespread flu vaccinations and prepare for managing people with symptoms that could be COVID, flu, or one of a number of other bugs that will circulate.” County Health also recently announced that immunocom-
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How Grandparents Helped Humans Evolve
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Any thoughts on Grandparents Day, which was this past Sunday, September 12? By Gene L. Osofsky, Esq. SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
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Yes. How about this: Archaeological evidence strongly suggests that increasing lifespans, which permitted the creation of an older generation (“grandparents”), played a key role in our evolutionary success. Indeed, this phenomenon may account for why we, as Homo sapiens, replaced archaic humans such as the Neanderthals. The Fossil Record: Archaeologists have analyzed the fossil records of a handful of sites known to be those of human habitation, yielding fossil evidence to allow them to determine the age of death of our prehistoric ancestors. The best record of age is dental remains. For almost all of our prehistory, going back at least 3 million years, analysis shows that individuals rarely lived beyond the age of 30. However, beginning approximately 30,000 years ago, in a time called the Upper Paleolithic, there was suddenly a fivefold increase in the numbers of individuals living beyond age 30. This has been called the “Age of Grandparents”, and it had far-reaching effects upon our species. Consider the following: Food Sharing: Grandparents help provide food for
young ones, helping to ensure their survival. Even today, there are a few pockets on the globe where hunter gatherer societies still live as they did centuries ago, and we can draw inferences from their current practices . One such group is the foraging Tsimane people in the Bolivian Amazon. Notably, food sharing across generations was found to be key in helping Tsimane individuals survive and flourish: while parents gave the most food to their children, grandparents were the next biggest providers. In essence, the older generation redistributed surplus food down to the younger generation, ensuring their survival success. Care: Grandparents also provided care to their grandchildren, further increasing their chance of survival. Parents could leave their children in their grandparents’ care while foraging for food. Further, with grandparents assisting in the care of young ones, mothers could then have more children, thereby increasing the size of families, clans and tribes. With increasing numbers came increased survival, as the members of these kinship groups shared their food, protected each other from death due to predation and starvation and developed complex systems of cooperation. Growing population size also accelerated the pace of evolution as, in these greater numbers, there was more opportunity for advantageous mutations to take hold.
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hood and thereby ensure their survival success. Cultural and Technical Knowledge. Longevity also allowed for the transmission of cultural and technological knowledge. Examples: where to find food in times of drought and how to make weapons. Longevity also promoted the formation of kinship systems and other social networks which would have made it easier to negotiate the sharing of scarce resources, especially in times of shortages of food and water. So, here’s to you, grandparents, my own vote for the Evidence strongly suggests that increasing lifespans, which permitted the creation of an older gengreatest generation. eration, played a key role in evolutionary success. Gene L. Osofsky is an elder law and estate planning attor Menopause. It has been shortly before they died, their ney in the East Bay. Visit his suggested that menopause in death would likely also result website at www.LawyerForSeniors.com. modern-day human females is in the death of their late born consistent with the grandparent offspring. In this sense, Meno- Much of the research refertheory. Unlike other primates, pause is evolution’s secret to enced above is drawn from the young human juveniles cansuccess. With fertility ending excellent article entitled “The not forage for themselves, while mothers are still strong Evolution of Grandparents”, but need adult care for many and able to provide care, they by Rachel Caspari, appearyears after birth. If human can continue to look after their ing in “Scientific American”, mothers remained fertile until young offspring into adultNovember 1, 2012.
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20651 Blossom Court 94541: $732,000 2 BD - 1,125 SF - 1952 Total: 20– Average Price: $1,283,100 3465 Bridle Drive 94541: $1,175,000 3 BD High: $3,400,000 – Low: $670,000 17956 Beardsley Street 94546: $875,000 3 2,228 SF - 1961 BD - 1,653 SF - 1951 695 Bristol Drive #278 94544: $553,000 2 19676 Betrose Court 94546: $1,208,000 3 BD - 894 SF - 1988 BD - 1,264 SF - 1954 23975 Carmelita Drive 94541: $1,125,000 4 5258 Camino Alta Mira 94546: $1,418,000 BD - 1,559 SF - 1949 4 BD - 2,216 SF - 1968 31014 Carroll Avenue 94544: $975,000 3 23079 Canyon Terrace Drive #U4 94552: BD - 1,161 SF - 1955 $938,000 4 BD - 1,607 SF - 1996 85 Cassia Drive 94544: $841,000 23110 Canyon Terrace Drive 94552: 3 BD - 1,457 SF - 1977 $1,151,000 3 BD - 1,607 SF - 1996 24131 Clinton Court 94545: $1,500,000 19568 Carlton Avenue 94546: $1,220,000 2,891 SF - 1978 HAYWARD 3 BD - 2,015 SF - 1964 2988 D Street 94541: $690,000 Total: 40 – Average Price: $931,750 2831 Chloe Court 94546: $1,115,000 3 BD - High: $2,006,000 – Low: $553,000 2 BD - 780 SF - 1937 1,408 SF - 1963 27536 East 10th Street 94544: $710,000 3 1863 D Street 94541: $1,448,000 19164 Christensen Court 94546: $1,250,000 BD - 1,638 SF - 1948 4 BD - 3,108 SF - 1952 3 BD - 1,541 SF - 1964 22530 3rd Street #209 94541: $590,000 2 420 Elmhurst Street 94544: $815,000 4628 Crow Canyon Place 94552: 2 BD - 1,196 SF - 1958 BD - 1,200 SF - 1994 $3,400,000 5 BD - 6,285 SF - 2004 2606 Admiral Circle 94545: $1,300,000 3 60 Fernridge Court #60 94544: $725,000 2 4253 David Street 94546: $890,000 3 BD - BD - 2,047 SF - 2017 BD - 1,520 SF - 1991 1,277 SF - 1952 2612 Admiral Circle 94545: $1,390,000 4 643 Foster Court #2 94544: $554,000 4109 David Street 94546: $910,000 3 BD - BD - 2,377 SF - 2017 3 BD - 1,175 SF - 1981 1,246 SF - 1949 25125 Angelina Lane #12 94544: $640,000 26860 Gading Road 94544: $685,000 19042 Gliddon Street 94546: $1,362,000 3 2 BD - 1,274 SF - 2002 3 BD - 1,081 SF - 1953 BD - 2,072 SF - 1953 340 Annette Lane 94541: $822,000 3 BD - 25164 Lindenwood Way 94545: $890,000 3 5599 Gold Creek Drive 94552: $1,565,000 1,032 SF - 1951 BD - 1,474 SF - 1958 3 BD - 1,871 SF - 1995 119 Arundel Drive 94542: $2,006,000 3 BD 2474 Oliver Drive 94545: $680,000 3 BD 3570 Jamison Way 94546: $915,000 2 BD - - 4,214 SF - 2011 1,220 SF - 1970 CASTRO VALLEY
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1,051 SF - 1958 19854 Laurelwood Drive 94552: $1,115,000 4 BD - 1,875 SF - 1986 2216 Lessley Avenue 94546: $875,000 2 BD - 1,464 SF - 1948 35691 Palomares Road 94552: $1,550,000 3 BD - 2,939 SF - 1961 4051 Pergola Court 94552: $1,465,000 5 BD - 2,320 SF - 1997 20115 Redwood Road #30 94546: $670,000 2 BD - 866 SF - 1988 3743 September Court 94546: $1,770,000 3,749 SF - 1958
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2500 Outrigger Drive #216 94577: $710,000 27854 Ormond Avenue 94544: $705,000 3 SAN LEANDRO Total: 25 – Average Price: $836,400 2 BD - 1,033 SF - 1986 BD - 1,000 SF - 1954 High: $1,330,000 – Low: $328,000 133 Pershing Drive 94577: $690,000 2 BD 1125 Overlook Avenue #H4 94542: 16006 East 14th Street #117 94578: 1,066 SF - 1943 $1,085,000 $435,000 2 BD - 901 SF - 1987 85 Preda Street 94577: $785,000 3 BD 324 Oxford Street 94541: $810,000 3 BD 1629 151st Avenue 94578: $660,000 2 BD 1,317 SF - 1945 1,090 SF - 1951 - 816 SF - 1941 2030 Park Arroyo Place 94545: $890,000 3 2127 167th Avenue 94578: $720,000 4 BD - 689 Saint Marys Avenue 94577: $925,000 3 BD - 1,314 SF - 1923 BD - 1,738 SF - 1991 2,060 SF - 1980 1805 Sylvan Circle 94577: $1,330,000 3 26325 Regal Avenue 94544: $720,000 4 1445 Abbey Avenue 94579: $950,000 4 BD - 2,462 SF - 1952 BD - 1,364 SF - 1952 BD - 1,925 SF - 1952 1545 Thrush Avenue 94578: $625,000 2 926 Rose Street 94541: $975,000 3 BD 14649 Acacia Street 94579: $830,000 3 BD - 718 SF - 1932 1,524 SF - 1939 BD - 1,096 SF - 1953 3211 Shannon Court 94541: $1,020,000 3 130 Castro Street 94577: $615,000 2 BD - 1054 Victoria Avenue 94577: $915,000 2 BD - 1,166 SF - 1920 BD - 1,325 SF - 1988 1,152 SF - 1989 42 Shasta Street 94541: $642,500 3 BD 3438 Chaplet Street 94577: $920,000 3 BD 664 Victoria Court 94577: $1,165,000 2 BD - 1,166 SF - 1939 1,269 SF - 1951 - 1,577 SF - 2000 2491 Sleepy Hollow Avenue 94545: 2252 Charter Way 94579: $900,000 4 BD - 1262 Vistagrand Drive 94577: $1,200,000 3 BD - 1,608 SF - 1958 $925,000 3 BD - 1,260 SF - 1959 2,294 SF - 1999 25681 Sublett Drive 94544: $760,000 3 BD 400 Davis Street #213 94577: $630,000 2 1818 Willow Avenue 94579: $1,000,000 4 BD - 1,761 SF - 1953 - 1,245 SF - 1951 BD - 1,671 SF - 1982 2572 Sulphur Drive 94541: $1,025,000 3 385 Farrelly Drive 94577: $917,000 3 BD - SAN LORENZO BD - 1,621 SF - 1956 Total: 5 – Average Price: $855,000 1,251 SF - 1942 High: $875,000 – Low: $875,000 384 Sunset Boulevard 94541: $612,500 2 1099 Grace Street 94578: $875,000 3 BD 16175 Channel Street 94580: $947,000 3 BD - 888 SF - 1947 1,293 SF - 1947 BD 1,582 SF - 1955 420 Sunset Boulevard 94541: $925,000 3 1009 Greenbrier Court 94577: $1,005,000 3 15770 Paseo Largavista 94580: $875,000 4 BD - 2,071 SF - 1937 BD - 1,785 SF - 2007 29406 Urbia Way 94544: $775,000 2 BD - 1776 Hillview Drive 94577: $328,000 4 BD - BD - 1,394 SF - 1944 17671 Via Anacapa 94580: $950,000 3 BD 1,286 SF - 2020 2,153 SF - 1962 28800 Vista Grande Drive 94544: 538 Lewis Avenue 94577: $950,000 2 BD 1,000 SF - 1944 80 Via Hermosa 94580: $986,000 3 BD $1,555,000 4 BD - 2,734 SF - 2018 - 998 SF - 1925 1,485 SF - 1951 3257 Waterview Court 94542: $1,275,000 5 1278 Mersey Avenue 94579: $830,000 3 71 Via Morella 94580: $900,000 3 BD BD - 2,650 SF - 1968 BD - 1,527 SF - 1953 1,485 SF - 1951
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The Week Ahead Throughout September
H.A.R.D. Virtual 5K or 10K on the Bay The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) invites the community to participate in the VIRTUAL 5K or 10K on the Bay Walk/Run. This is the second time this annual event will be enjoyed virtually. The event has already begun and will be held through the end of September. Registration is required, in order to participate in the awards. The 5K or 10K on the Bay is an all ages run or walk event that benefits the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center (HSIC) programs. There will be two courses offered, a 5K and a 10K. Your treadmill, your neighborhood, or your favorite trail walking or running using the RaceJoy tracking App. After the race is completed, awards will be given to the fastest overall male and female runners in each age category. Registration ($20 per person) may be completed online. Registrants will receive an event t-shirt that can be picked up post-race. To register or to obtain more information, visit www.10KontheBay.org, email info@haywardrec.org, or call (510) 881-6700. Saturday, September 18
Coastal Cleanup Day at Castro Valley Creek Join the Clean Water Volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at the Castro Valley Creek Trail. Volunteers will participate in a litter pickup along the creek trail and beautify the trail starting from the Castro Valley Library to Castro Valley Creek Blvd. Volunteer from 9 am to noon. Register at https://acrcd.org/event/castro-valley-creek-trail-clean-up/
...and Beyond Saturday, September 25
Cyclocross Race at Rowell Ranch Rodeo Grounds Valley Spokesmen Racing Team is excited to announce their CX (cyclocross) race for 2021. The annual event will take place this year at Rowell Ranch Rodeo Grounds in Castro Valley (celebrating 100 years in 2021!) Saturday, September 25, 2021. This race kicks off the return of the “Bay Area Super Prestige” for the 2021 four-race series! For more information, please visit: BASP84.com HAVE A COMMUNITY CALENDAR LISTING? SUBMIT IT ONLINE AT: MYCVFORUM.COM
Day of Peace Program at Lake Chabot Park By Ned MacKay
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ast Bay Regional Park District will mark the 2021 United Nations International Day of Peace with a program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Cove picnic site in Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley. Activities will include peace messages, singing, drumming, arts and crafts, and a 30-minute walk along the lake. A 12-foot peace pole will be unveiled, symbolizing the hopes and dreams of the global family for peace on earth. The Regional Parks Foundation and the park district are sponsoring the program, along with Eden Area Interfaith Council, Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center, UNA East Bay Chapter, and Samuel Merritt University – Ethnic Health Institute. The event is free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Event check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. and everyone should arrive by 9:45 a.m. Inform the kiosk attendant you are attending the World Peace Day event and you will receive a free parking pass to place on your car’s dashboard. To pre-register for the event, visit the park district website, ebparks.org/WorldPeaceDay. Last Chance to Register for Coastal Cleanup Day A reminder: it may not be too late to register for Coastal Cleanup Day 2021, taking place in various regional parks (and actually venues worldwide) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18. There are two options. You can pre-register for an in-per-
Make a Corn Kernel Mosaic You can make multi-colored corn kernels into your own mosaic. Learn how in a free program from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19 at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. This is a drop-in activity. No registration is required. Ardenwood, on Ardenwood Boulevard just north of Highway 84, recreates life on a 19th-century farming estate. Admission fees apply. Parking is free. For more information, call 510-544-2797. Activities at Coyote Hills Also in Fremont, Coyote International Day of Peace program from 10 a.m. Hills Regional Park is hosting to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Cove picnic a “Discovery on Demand” prosite in Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley gram from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18. Coastal Photography Exhibit All ages are welcome at the son cleanup events during a specific time slot at one of The California Coastal and visitor center to watch a live six regional parks: Hayward Ocean Amateur Photography animal feeding, learn a craft, Shoreline, Martin Luther Exhibit is on display from 10 or engage in other hands-on King Jr. Shoreline in Oakland, a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays nature education activities. Robert W. Crown Shoreline and Sundays through Decem- Masks are required and in Alameda, Pt. Isabel in ber in the Crab Cove Visitor social distancing has to be Richmond, Radke Martinez Center at Crown Beach in observed. Parent participation Regional Shoreline, or Del Alameda. The visitor center is required and parking fees Valle Regional Park south of also has exhibits on Crown apply when charged. This is a Livermore. Beach’s colorful history, and free, drop-in program; reservations are not necessary. Or you can register to orga- an aquarium containing fish nize your own neighborhood from San Francisco Bay. Coyote Hills is located at the cleanup any time through Sept. The exhibit, at 1252 McKay end of Patterson Ranch Road 30. To register, visit: ebparks. Ave., is free. No registration is off Paseo Padre Parkway. org/CoastalCleanup. required. Wear a mask inside. For info, call 510-544-3220.
Death: Sheriffs Seek Video Footage continued from page 3 and his body left along the road. Kelly said, “It was Labor Day, and lots of people drive that road either on motorcycles or in cars that time of day on a holiday. We hope someone will tell us what they saw along the road between 12 noon and 2:30, but it would be even
better if they happened to have a dashboard camera recording the road as they drove.” The Sheriff’s Department would greatly like to look at any video footage that may exist, he said. Citizens with that or any other information can contact Detective Wilhelm at (510) 875-5883 or remain anony-
mous by contacting the tip line at (510) 667-3622. The Sheriff’s Department does have the victim’s name and autopsy results but is not releasing that information as it may help in their investigation. The information will be revealed once a suspect is in custody, Kelly said.
ABANDONMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER. 527512 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Interior Couture, at 20003 Summerridge Dr., Castro Valley Ca 94552, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Margaret E. Anderson, at 20003 Summerridge Dr., Castro Valley Ca 94552. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Interior Couture was filed on 2/10/2017 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 527512. 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 08/25/2021 SEP 15, 22, 29, OCT 06, 2021 0391-CVF
LEGAL NOTICES FILED MELISSA WILK
AUGUST 31, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 582222 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): More than Strangers, located at 20212 Redwood Rd. Suite 103B, Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): More than Strangers, 2160 E 24th Street, Oakland Ca 94606. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Sarah Fung This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires AUGUST 30, 2026 SEP 08, 15, 22, 29, 2021 0395-CVF
FILED MELISSA WILK
AUGUST 18, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 581616 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Judit Fischer Coaching, located at 18749 Walnut Road, Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Judit Fischer-Vesztergombi, 18749 Walnut Road, Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Judit Fischer-Vesztergombi This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires AUGUST 17, 2026 AUGUST 25, SEP 01, 08, 15, 2021 0391-CVF
FILED MELISSA WILK
AUGUST 19, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 581692 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): S&S Mechanical Counsulting, located at 18937 Parsons Avenue, Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steve Santos, 18937 Parsons Avenue, Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Steve Santos This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires AUGUST 19, 2026 SEP 15, 22, 29, OCT 06, 2021 0397-CVF
FILED MELISSA WILK
AUGUST 16, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 581518 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Alameda Enterprises, located at 1424 Leonard Drive, San Leandro CA 94577, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): East Bay Enterprises, 1424 Leonard Drive, San Leandro CA 94577. This business is conducted by a Corporation, C4761242 This business commenced N/A /s/ Rafael Reynaga This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires AUGUST 15, 2026 SEP 15, 22, 29, OCT 06, 2021 0398-CVF
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Castro Valley Diversity Editor, While eating out at the Cannery at Castro Valley Market Place the other evening, I was struck by the diversity of people who dined there, as well as who went into the marketplace. CV has come a long way since the 60s -80s, when it was primarily a white, blue collar community that was a home to staunch Raider fanatics. Tables were filled with Asians, Blacks, East Indians, Hispanics, Afghanis, and several of European ancestry. This diversity can be seen throughout the community, as it is exhibited in coffee houses, grocery stores and other commercial outlets. New ethnic restaurants are sprouting up, as well as ethnic specialty stores. An international food store is also opening up soon. So far, the community has been gracious in its acceptance of the changes, and I hope to see it continue. The diversity will enhance our community, and contribute to it’s social and cultural ambiance. –Robert Thomas, Castro Valley
Adobe Bocce Courts are for Bocce, Not for Sandcastles Editor, I appeal to all the parents that continue to allow their children to play in the Adobe bocce courts - please stop. The courts are for playing bocce, not building sandcastles or mounds of oyster shell. These courts are maintained by a group of volunteers that rake, drag, and smooth the courts to allow everyone in Castro Valley to enjoy a smooth rolling game of bocce. More importantly, your children should probably not be breathing the oyster shell dust, or playing in an area that could have been sprayed for weed abatement. Thanks for your help. –Matt Porter, Castro Valley
MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel * On Sept. 27, 1854, two ships collide off the coast of Newfoundland, killing 322 people. The wooden-hull Arctic slammed into the iron-hull steamer Vesta and was severely damaged. In trying to beach the ship, the Artic’s captain ran over several lifeboats, causing more people to drown. * On Oct. 1, 1908, in Detroit, the first production Model T Ford is completed. Its 22 horsepower, four-cylinder engine could reach speeds up to 40 mph and run on gasoline or hemp-based fuel. * On Sept. 28, 1928, a lab accident led Sir Alexander Fleming, a young bacteriologist, to one of the great discoveries of modern medicine. Having left a plate of staphylococcus bacteria uncovered, Fleming noticed that a mold that had fallen on the culture had killed many of the bacteria. He identified the mold as penicillium notatum, similar to the kind found on bread.
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* On Oct. 2, 1948, the first American road race since World War II takes place in Watkins Glen in New York. The New York Central railroad agreed to suspend train service so the drivers could safely cross the tracks.
Are You Getting All Your VA Benefits? The Department of Veterans Affairs recently launched a program to bring awareness of the benefits that elderly veterans might be missing. Per the VA’s notice, only 189,800 wartime veterans and 139,800 surviving spouses are using all the pension benefits they could receive. Here are a few benefits, available through the Pension and Fiduciary Service: * The Survivors Pension is a monthly payment to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime veterans, but only those who meet certain income and networth limits. There’s an additional benefit for surviving spouses who are housebound or need aid and attendance from someone else. * The VA Pension is for wartime veterans who are permanently and totally disabled because of nonservice disability,
or those who are over age 65 and meet income and net-worth limits. * The Special Monthly Pension is an additional payment for qualified veterans who are housebound, need aid and attendance for daily activities, have limited sight or are in a nursing home. * Surviving Spouses of Blue Water Veterans (who served between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975) might be eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, even if they were previously denied. * Funeral and Burial Benefits are available whether the death was service or nonservice related. Additionally, there are benefits such as the burial flag, a headstone or marker and Presidential Memorial Certificate. See the National Cemetery website for much more information [www.cem. va.gov/burial_benefits] and to check eligibility in advance.
Obituaries In Loving Memory Russell Wayne Blacher, age 65, passed away of a glioblastoma on September 3, at his home in Castro Valley. Russ was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 18, 1956. He is survived by his wife, Irene Landaw, son Daniel Blacher, daughter Sarah Blacher, mother Bernice Blacher, 1 brother, 2 sisters, and 5 nephews. He was predeceased by his father Leon and sister Robin. A future memorial celebration has yet to be scheduled. Donations in his memory may be made to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Victoria Louise Andersen was granted her angel wings on August 28, 2021. Her final days were spent at home in San Leandro, CA, surrounded by family which Victoria treasured so much. She was born on May 16, 1960, and graduated from Castro Valley High School in 1978. She trained to be dental assistant but soon found her passion helping others at Eden Medical Center where she worked for 33 years. Everyone who met Victoria always commented on how helpful and kind she was. Victoria is survived by her husband, Allan; her sister, Rayan Fowler (Greg); daughters Wendi Seuss (Michael), Jennifer Miguel (Justin), Traci Andersen and her niece Danielle Fowler. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Caleb, Caydence, Connor, Tyler, Mason and Hayden. A celebration of her life will be on 09/19/21 at The Rock Church, Danville, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society will be greatly appreciated.
For details about benefits, go to benefits.va.gov/ benefits. Click on Apply to find instructions and forms. Those seeking help in filing claims need to beware. Be sure who you’re trusting with your information. Look for a VA-accredited Veterans
Service Organization (VSO) representative -- they are character-checked and have to pass an exam. Search for accredited representatives at www.va.gov/ogc/apps/ accreditation by filling in the information, or call 1-800-827-1000 to ask for someone in your area.
Obituaries Marilyn Sundberg
December 2, 1929 – July 31, 2021
Marilyn Sundberg was the daughter of Carl and Ruth (Pearson) Sundberg. She was born and raised in Southern California. She attended UCLA where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching. After graduation , she moved to Northern California where she taught for over 35 years, first in Physical Education and eventually as the Librarian at Castro Valley High School. Marilyn was athletic, enjoyed working in her yard, bird watching and loved reading -- a good love to have when one is a librarian -- was patient, independent, and a lot of fun. She loved to travel, and was a wonderful “tour guide” for when her nieces and nephew came to visit. She helped to teach them how to swim and enjoyed watching sporting events together. Marilyn was a long time member of the Eden United Church of Christ, Hayward. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert. No memorial service will be held as per her wishes.
James “Jim” Lee Kindinger James “Jim” Lee Kindinger, 62, died Monday, August 23, 2021 at the ER of Eden Hospital at Castro Valley from complications of ALS. Jim was active in tennis, biking and hiking until the end of April. His health took a dramatic downturn after he had two COVID-19 shots and a blood donation in April and May. He developed the most aggressive form of ALS since then. Jim leaves his wife Jean; sons Stanley and Victor; father Richard and twin brother Tom. His mother Dorothy died in 2009. Born in Port Huron, MI in 1959 by the St Clair River, Jim had passion for boats and ships as a young boy. He earned Eagle Scout title in Shelby Township, where he grew up. He left MI after he graduated from the University of Michigan. He earned his M.S. at Purdue University and MBA at Syracuse University. Jim had lived in New Jersey, Cincinnati and Texas in his earlier years. He worked for Johnson and Johnson for years until he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1992, when he started his career at Hexcel Composite, working there for 17 years. He worked as a Market Analyst in recent years. Jim was a dedicating father to Stanley and Victor. He devoted his time to teach and advocate for Stanley who has special needs. He enjoyed taking Victor to sport and scout activities. Jim was outdoorsy and an avid reader. He had passion for tennis and had played at 4.0 level in the USTA. He liked to travel and had covered every state in the U.S.A. He was a lifelong blood donor. He donated blood every year to the max extent, until he got sick this past April. His blood had helped countless people. He lived a frugal life but he had been generous to charities. He contributed to many organizations throughout his life. Jim loved to volunteer for the communities. He had volunteered for many years at Pleasanton Library to teach new immigrants English. He volunteered as the chair of Palomares Hills Tennis Committee in the last few years. A memorial service will be held at 5pm on September 17, 2021 in the Chapel of 3Crosses Church. Arrangements made by Jess C. Spencer Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory, (510) 581-9133.
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Lynn Conley’s 3rd Grade Class with Alameda County Fire Personnel.
RCS: Annual Patriots Day Assembly continued from page 3 were represented (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard) and recognized all present for their military and service as a First Responder. Local Heroes were honored by Student Rebecca Seymour, who read a tribute to the United States Military Service Members in honor of her cousin and student Noli Dawit read a tribute to Firefighters and student Madison Jones, daughter of Oakland Police Officer Trevelyon Jones, read a tribute to those who serve us in law enforcement. Mrs. Conley led everyone present singing “God Bless America.” The 2021 Patriots Day Assembly was closed by Dr. Al Hearne, Superintendent of Redwood Christian Schools, who thanked everyone who makes the event so memora-
ble, thanked those who serve us, reminded the students that when they see someone in uniform, they should go up to them and thank them for helping to keep them safe, and prayed for our First Responders and those who serve us in the military. The assembly ended with the VFW playing “Taps.” After the chapel, our honorees – veterans and those currently serving in our military as well as first responders – remained and shared time by visiting with the students in the parking lot. Students were excited to sit on Oakland Police Department motorcycles, get an up-close look at an Alameda County Fire Engine, receive safety information and pose for pictures with their newfound heroes. Other organizations present distribut-
ed patriotic items and general information. The leadership of Redwood Christian Schools uses every opportunity to “instill a Spirit of Patriotism” (one of our Core Values) by fostering a love for our great country, remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live in the greatest country on earth, as well as those who serve us every day as our First Responders. “I am so proud of our students and the respect they continue to show for our First Responders and military service members, both past and present. Nurturing a Love of Country and modeling appreciation for everyone in uniform for our children is the responsibility of all of us,” said Redwood Christian Elementary Principal Megan Sinisi.
Bull Achieves Eagle Scout Rank Aaron Bull of Castro Valley Scout Troop 726, achieved the Eagle Scout rank on August 18, 2021. For his Eagle project, Aaron built two chess benches with his troop as well as former scouts from 726 over a 10-day period. These chess benches reside at Canyon Middle School near the library where students can check out checkers and chess pieces. These benches give students a place to socialize while keeping their distance and enjoy a good game of chess and/or checkers. Aaron is a CVHS 2021 graduate and is currently attending San Jose State University pursuing a degree in music education.
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