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Thinking of building an in-law unit or “granny flat” in your backyard? Alameda County is piloting a free program to support homeowners in the county’s unincorporated neighborhoods as part of a push to build much-needed housing. The program, called “Bright in Your Own Backyard,” will provide 18 homeowners with up to 100 hours of free feasibility and project management support. Announced last week, the county is working with Hello Housing, a non-profit developer of affordable for-sale

homes and a designer-operator of a variety of homeownership programs such as Hello Bright, which encourages homeowners to develop more in-law units or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). These living spaces on the property of a single-family home are becoming popular. Some 25% of Bay Area’s 1.5 million homeowners like the idea of adding a second unit, according to a Hello Housing survey. “By supporting homeowners through every stage of the ADU development process, this critical partnership is changing the way we think about housing in our communities one unit at a see PUSH on page 6

The public is invited to join a free online class starting tomorrow (Thursday, October 21) that will focus on improving educational outcomes for African American students as well as schools and classes for all students. The free educational series entitled “Black Minds Matter” will run from this month to December and is sponsored by the Castro Valley Unified School District. Students, parents and the public are invited to attend. This is the fourth year the district has offered the course in the Castro Valley community. The difference this year is that noted author, educator, and activist Tyson Amir is bringing his fresh ideas, expertise, and current research to this year’s course. “This course is valuable if you are interested and open to challenging yourself to see the institution of education in a different way,” Amir told the Forum. “There will be people who show up who are committed to improving what we offer as education to students and that is a great and lofty goal to have. But another piece is that we must confront the history and present moments that we are in and allow people to grow.” The original curriculum, which was provided by Cal State University, Long Beach professor Luke Wood, provided a framework for a collective group of teachers, administrators, and parents to learn from text, videos, and open discussions. The strategies and perspectives taught are designed to be a starting point that the socalled cohort can then build on and implement into the community, according to CVUSD Assistant Superintendent Jason Reimann. see COHORT on page 5

Parents Fight Strobridge Elementary School Closing Strobridge’s parents and students staged a demonstration CASTRO VALLEY FORUM at the school last Friday, urging it to be kept open. An online Parents and students from Strobridge Elementary School petition protesting the closing of Strobridge, and several are protesting a September other schools have nearly 1,000 proposal by the Hayward Unified School District to close signatures at Change.org. that school and a number of Some 400 parents, students, others. The school is just over and community members the Hayward city line at 21400 turned out at a district-sponBedford Drive but serves sored online meeting Monday many students living in Castro night to urge that Strobridge Valley. and several other schools be By Mike McGuire

kept open. “It’s unfair,” said a parent to district officials at that meeting, beginning perhaps its most pointed comment. “You’ve made the children cry and the parents sad,” he continued. Strobridge is not the only school at risk. The Hayward Unified School District, struggling with a shortage of funds and declining enrollments, proposed closing a number of schools in older buildings that

might need expensive upgrades soon. Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne said people should remember three sets of numbers after the meeting. One is that the district has lost 5,500 students over the last 10 years, along with the state funding that comes with that many students. Another is that the school district faces a $14 million deficit next year. The third is that schools need $900

million in upgrades to stay open. “We might have other options to deal with the $14 million,” Wayne said, referring to closing schools. “But our options to deal with the $900 million are much more limited.” Strobridge Elementary— whose origins date back to 1955—runs at less than 50 percent of its theoretical stusee STROBRIDGE on page 2

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CV Native Among Six Selected for County’s Arts Leadership Award Castro Valley resident Gregory Conway is among six individuals selected to receive the 2021 Alameda County Arts Leadership Award, established by the Alameda County Arts Commission to recognize community members’ achievements and contributions impacting the arts community and residents of Alameda County. A consummate advocate of youth music education, Conway is an Executive Board Member of the Jenny Lin Foundation in Castro Valley and the Symphonic Band Director of the Foundation’s summer program. Every year, the Jenny Lin Foundation presents a youth concert and offers two scholarship awards to recognize the achievements as well as the potential of student-musicians at Canyon Middle School.

in compliance with all current public health guidelines, Conway is currently the Large Group Festival Coordinator of California Music Educators Association Bay Section, and an Executive Board member of the California Orchestra Directors Association. He is a graduate student Gregory Conway of San Jose State University pursuing a Master’s Degree in In 2019, over 300 musicians Instrumental Conducting. from 35 middle schools and Congratulations to all the high schools of 12 Bay Area recipients of the 2021 Alacities participated in the sum- meda County Arts Leadership mer music programs that inAward: Lisa Bullwinkel, cluded Choir, Symphonic Band Gregory Conway, Kala Ghaty, and Symphonic Orchestra, and Carl Larson, Vanessa Thomas performed at a large concert to and Angela M. Wellman. They give back to the community. were honored by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors It is the Foundation’s plan to restart the summer program at the Board’s meeting on in June 2022 after a two-year Tuesday, October 12 as the County celebrates National hiatus. To ensure safety for all, adjustments will be made Arts and Humanities Month.

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are far beyond easy walking distance for current Strobridge students, who would need to be bused or driven to school, according to Dr. Ann Maris, president of the Grove Way Neighborhood Association. “I’m not sure that’s a safe walk for children, either,” said Maris. “When I was 13 years old and walking there, I had to rescue my 11-year-old friend

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from a man trying to pull her into a car after asking us for directions, and that was years ago.” Hayward Unified’s “Operational Sustainability” proposal, which the district stresses is an initial plan pending public input, calls for closing Bowman, Eldridge, and Glassbroook Elementary schools, Faith Ringgold School for the Arts and Sciences, and Anthony Ochoa Middle School after the current school year. Other facilities would be moved to new locations next year. There are additional school closures and relocations in subsequent years, according to the plan, posted on the district website. The school board is holding a series of online public meetings, organized around which high school the elementary school currently sends children to, to gather comments and suggestions. The final school board vote on the proposal is Nov. 17. The Hayward teacher’s union has urged slowing down the school-closing process. In a statement, the Hayward Education Association said, “We need to create a pause button in order to meaningfully respond to the district’s perceived budget woes so that they are not on the backs of our students and the people that provide direct services to the students.” Hayward City Councilman Mark Salinas said, “Any time you close schools, it’s a multi-city issue.” While it was a school board and not a city council issue, Salinas said he hoped the Hayward District would be in close touch with neighboring districts. “Parents should be able to trust the process,” Salinas said, whenever any government has to make a decision about how best to use limited resources.

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Contempt of Court Sunday, October 17: at 6:42 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 58-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of violating the terms of a court-issued restraining order. The man was spotted within a restricted 100foot radius of a business on Castro Valley Boulevard near San Miguel Avenue. Deputies made the positive identification of the man and took him into custody.

“Change Lives for The Better” – this is the objective of the newest Eden Area business, Quick Quack Car Wash. Their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place October 5, drawing in an excited group of supporters, including eager members of the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce. Specifically, Chamber of Commerce President David Gehrke is “very pleased to welcome this new business to San Lorenzo and is thrilled to see Quick Quack bringing jobs and necessary services to our community.” Quick Quack Car Wash was founded in 2004 in Sacramento, California and has since expanded to 142 locations in 5 states, now including San Lorenzo. At the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony, $4,000 was donated to the San Lorenzo Family Help Center, a local food pantry. Visit them at 17945 Hesperian Blvd. San Lorenzo, and make sure to meet “Quackers”, the official mascot of Quick Quack Car Wash.

Albeit trace amounts, we’re happy to report that our Castro Valley weather trackers were able to record .18 of an inch of rain this past week with 0.02” of rain on Sunday and overnight into Monday morning. Keep watch for The Rain Report to keep you informed on Castro Valley’s weekly rainfall totals.

Fail Field Sobriety Test, Go to Jail Sunday, October 17: at 3:47 p.m., a 55-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication. Deputies were called to the Castro Village shopping center after receiving reports of a man with slurred speech and smelling of alcohol. The man failed his field sobriety test and was taken into custody. Methamphetamine Drugs Sunday, October 17: at 1:18 p.m., deputies arrested a 34-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possession of methamphet-

Drove Drunk and Drugged Saturday, October 16: at 10:22 p.m., deputies pulled over and arrested a 24-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The man was traveling on Castro Valley Boulevard near Lake Chabot Road when deputies Wanted Man had stopped him for expired vehicle Drugs in Pocket Saturday, October 16: at 6:59 registration. Deputies report the p.m., a 34-year-old man was man failed his field sobriety test arrested as part of a warrant and was taken into custody. issued for his capture. DepuDrugs and Drink ties stopped the man for questioning outside a grocery store Saturday, October 16: at 7:46 on Castro Valley Boulevard p.m., a 45-year-old man with near Redwood Road and made no permanent residence was the positive identification. arrested on suspicion of public The man had previously been intoxication, possession of ilcharged with grand theft auto, legal narcotics, and illegal drug two counts of possession of sto- paraphernalia. Deputies caught len property, and possession of up with the man at the interillegal narcotics. Deputies also change of Mattox Road and found drugs and drug-related Castro Valley Boulevard. The paraphernalia in his pockets. man failed his field sobriety test Deputies took the man to Santa and was taken into custody. see REPORTS on page 11 Rita Jail. amine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. The man was traveling on Castro Valley Boulevard near Redwood Road when deputies stopped him for questioning and discovered his stash. Deputies took the man into custody.

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“La Dama de las Flores” Acrylic on Canvas, by Karla López

‘Day of the Dead: Remembrances’ New Exhibit at Hayward Library By Winda I. Shimizu

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ay of the Dead focuses on the belief that the spirits of lost loved ones; often represented by happy skulls, return from another world to be with their friends and family for one time. It is time for celebration, remembrance and honor. This year’s exhibition “Day of the Dead: Remembrances” explores the symbolisms of the celebration through original paintings by Karla López, an offering honoring artist Frida Kahlo by Winda Shimizu, and a 3D large “Catrina” by Patricia Rennie. Come and celebrate “Day of the Dead: Remembrances” on the second floor of the Hayward Public Library, 888 C Street in Hayward until November 18. “Each year, I look forward to the beautiful sights, sounds, smells, and traditions of Día de los Muertos. It is a time that is filled with celebration, music, food, and flowers. But most importantly, it’s a time to remember our loved ones and to celebrate their lives and the memories they’ve left us with. During this time, we get together and feel connected both to those who are no longer here, and those who are present” said exhibiting artist Karla López. Her colorful paintings in this exhibition include a selfportrait, colorful calaveras, and a nighttime cemetery scene. A 3D large scale “Catrina” by self-taught artist Patricia Rennie highlights the exhibi-

3D “Catrina” by Patricia Rennie

tion. Rennie’s idea for the Catrina came from her pride and love for her Mexican Heritage and enjoyment of The Day of the Dead celebrations. “I created and designed the skeleton, clothing, and accessories using a variety of mediums and the project took approximately two months to complete. The Catrina is a mixed medium visual art piece that encompasses my artistic interests of designing, molding, painting, and sewing using clay, paper, wire, fabric, and oil and acrylic paints” shared exhibiting artist Patricia Rennie. The creations by artists Lopez and Rennie were influ-

enced by the iconic calavera “La Catrina” created by Mexican illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada c. 1910. “Day of the Dead: Remembrances” exhibition is a collaborative effort of Hayward Arts Council and Hayward Public Library presenting original paintings and symbolisms of this joyful Mexican celebration of life. For more details please visit haywardartscouncil.org and https://www.hayward-ca.gov/ public-library/using-library/ locations-hours Winda I. Shimizu is Hayward Arts Council Executive Director.

continued from front page time,” said Hello Bright president, Jennifer Duffy. “Whether the occupant is a grandparent or a local public-school teacher, ADUs are creating flexible, affordable homes that keep the local residents in their communities.” According to Alameda County building standards, secondary dwelling units are complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and generally take one of three forms: a structure attached to the primary home; a detached structure; or a repurposed space like converting a bonus room. There is also a Junior ADU (JADU) designation that is similar to a repurposed space, however they cannot exceed 500 square feet, must be completely contained within the space of an existing residential structure (as opposed to being attached or detached space), have its own separate entrance, and have a basic kitchen setup. A JADU can have a shared bath with the primary residence. Applicants must own and live in their own home and have access to financial resources to design and build the unit. The program is only available to single-family homeowners who live in Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Castlewood, Fairview, Happy Valley, Hillcrest Knolls, Sunol, and San Lorenzo as well as the unincorporated areas of Hayward, South Livermore, and East Pleasanton. Applicants must also enter into a written lease agreement with the tenants, who can be friends, family, or even strangers. Rent for the newly constructed unit is subject to a 3-year cap as part to tenants who earn no greater than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) in Alameda County. As an example, monthly rent limits based on 2011 AMI are as follows: $1,918 for a studio unit, $2,192 for a 1-bedroom unit, and $2,466 for a 2-bedroom unit. Winners must also take a landlord training course prior to leasing their unit. The deadline for online applications is 5 p.m. on November 27. Finalists are expected to be chosen by the end of March 2022. A waitlist will also be decided by then in case a finalist decides to drop out. Qualified homeowners can apply at: www.hellobright.org/ ac-how-to-apply

The parlor at Meek Mansion PHOTOS COURTESY HAYWARD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Take a Spooky Tour At Historic Homes

utumn is the season for longer nights and mysterious stories, and nothing is spookier than when the stories are rooted in the truth. The Hayward Area Historical Society is bringing nighttime tours back to McConaghy House and Meek Mansion just in time for spooky season. Beyond the Veil tours at McConaghy House will be available this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 23. And tours at Meek Mansion are available on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30. The tours combine history, storytelling and thrills. These tours are not the usual haunted house packed with jump scares and flashing lights. A ghostly tour guide will escort brave souls through these reportedly haunted Victorian mansions to hear of tragic tales, death and mourning traditions, spiritualism, divination, and more. Those who are interested in paranormal investigations at the houses will be happy to hear that there will be a ghost hunt following the Saturday tour for an additional cost. Paranormal docents will take over and guests will have an opportunity to investigate alongside seasoned ghost hunters. McConaghy House is a fully-furnished Victorian house museum next to Kennedy Park at 18701 Hesperian Blvd. in Hayward. Meek Mansion is a stately Italianate style house inside Meek Estate Park, 17365 Boston Road in Cherryland. The houses are rarely open at night, so this is an unusual opportunity to experience both houses in near complete darkness. Tickets are $25 for the tour only, and $75 for the tour and investigation. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as no tickets will be available at the door. Saturday ticket priority will be given to those interested in both the tour and investigation. More information about Beyond the Veil tours is available online at www.haywardareahistory.org or by calling 510-581-0223.

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22 years in this field surprises even me at times! Never could I have imagined the gratitude I would feel for having this career and the continued passion to help others find their homes or move on to the next step in their lives. I love the process of helping others, making friends and forging solid relationships that last well past the buying and selling of a home. I completely understand why my Dad, Al Rinetti, who opened our office in 1970, never gave it up! I continue with his joy of helping sellers sell and buyers buy. Along the way I have added my passion for design to help our clients, and beyond, which makes my job that much better! Thank you for all the years of support of Rinetti & Co. Realtors. It is truly a special company!

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Creating beautiful, elegant and functional home environments is my passion. Having worked in interior design since 2003, I bring a wealth of professionalism, experience and creativity to all of my Clients projects. In fact, it’s my dedication and superior service that bring my Clients back, time and time again. I understand that designing and furnishing a home isn’t something people do every day. As an expert in space planning, accessorizing, colors and textures, I will help you in this process. With Ethan Allen, you can expect nothing but pure quality that will bring you joy and comfort for years to come. Realtor’s and independent Designers, ask me about our Preferred Partner and Affiliate Programs! And to all, next time, let me help you, create ‘Your Home Sweet Home.’

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By Carl Medford, CRS

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Special to the Times

Pre-Emptive Inspections Come With Some Risks

lthough obtaining inspections is common practice in California and is highly recommended for all residential real estate transactions, we still see some purchases completed without. These are mostly homes purchased by investors for flipping or by someone such as a contractor who can perform inspections on their own. Since inspections are so important, buyers are required to sign a waiver if they decide NOT to order inspections. Historically, the responsibility for obtaining inspections for a home in escrow belonged to the buyer. Once a contract was accepted and a property entered escrow, the buyers would order inspections (Home, Termite, Roof and any others deemed necessary). Once the inspections arrived, they opened the door for Requests for Repairs and/or renegotiating other contract terms.

handled. As the market began heating up, sellers, seeking AS-IS offers, began realizing that by providing a comprehensive disclosure package up front which included a complete set of inspection reports, they could “prime” the pump for offers with the inspection contingency removed. This practice has a number of benefits. It gives sellers the opportunity to preemptively deal with any issues that might otherwise result in lower-priced offers. It gives prospective buyers a preemptive look at a property’s condition, enabling them to write more effective offers. If a buyer accepts the provided inspections, it can typically save them over $1,000.00. It speeds up transactions since no one is waiting for inspections to be performed, examined and contract details renegotiated.

a dark side as well. Sellers frequently perform repairs and/or upgrades based on the inspection reports without ordering re-inspections to confirm the completeness and/ or quality of the upgrades. When a buyer accepts a seller’s inspections, they are essentially foregoing their own right to perform inspections based on their own criteria or preferred venders. If the seller’s reports are accepted in lieu of the buyer doing their own inspections, the inspection company’s loyalties are to the seller, not the buyer. This could cause problems if an issue arises.

While California leads the nation in protecting buyers by requiring that the seller provide extensive disclosures, inspections are one area where the age-old caveat, “Buyer Beware” is still in force. While convenient to accept a seller’s pre-emptive inspection reports, buyers need to be aware Recently, we have seen a shift in how inspections are The practice, however, has of the potential risks involved and act accordingly.

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may need to have a watering basin within the container. This would be necessary until the new growth is generated the roots are contained in the original rootball. The rootball should be wet at the planting time; otherwise, the water will roll around the rootball and never penetrate. This may have been an issue you had. As the plants mature, you have less and less soil and a predominance of roots; so the watering schedule is maintained. Privets are hardy, so these plants are not a lost cause. With the growing season nearly concluded. In February or March, I’d feed them Osmocote. Osmocote releases nutrients with every watering, and the fertilizing should be reapplied every four months. If you decide the plants need to be replaced, I’d suggest you consider Eleagnus Maculata or Marginata, or Viburnum Tinus Robustum.

I have two Fuju Persimoms trees that are dropping their immature fruits. Is there some type of deficiency that makes them do this? They seem well irrigated and fertilized.

Fruit drop with Persimoms is associated with their watering and fertilizer schedule. Persimmons are drought-tolerant, so they’re watered deep but not frequently. Usually, once every three to four weeks after the rainy season is completed. A single application of fertilizer is sufficient. A fall feeding is preferred over a spring application. 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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2657 Vegas Avenue 94546: $768,000 [2 BD - 906 SF - 1948 4901 Old Dublin Road 94552: $785,000 [1 BD - 1,604 SF - 1951 2864 Ceekay Court 94546: $820,000 [3 BD - 1,486 SF - 1978 3731 Catalina Court 94546: $900,000 [2 BD - 1,449 SF - 1962 4182 Seven Hills Road 94546: $925,000 [3 BD - 1,250 SF - 1950 19188 Garrison Avenue 94546: $990,000 [3 BD - 1,378 SF - 1949 19833 John Drive 94546: $1,100,000 [4 BD - 2,091 SF - 1997 21650 Gail Drive 94546: $1,250,000 [3 BD - 2,732 SF - 1961 4365 James Avenue 94546: $1,309,000 [4 BD - 2,169 SF - 1935 3938 Stevens Street 94546: $1,310,000 [3 BD - 1,428 SF - 1954 17477 Midsummer Lane 94546: $1,415,000 [3 BD - 1,692 SF - 1997 19082 Carlton Avenue 94546: $1,448,000 [3 BD - 1,665 SF - 1953 3809 Boulder Canyon Drive 94552: $1,485,000 [3 BD - 2,096 SF - 1997 18820 Crest Avenue 94546: $1,520,000 [4 BD - 3,483 SF - 1993 2768 Pineridge Road 94546: $1,900,000 [3 BD - 2,846 SF - 1957

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Total: 37 – Average Price: $896,891 High: $2,100,000 – Low: $410,000

21117 Gary Drive #106 94546: $410,000 [1 BD - 798 SF - ] 699 Dartmore Lane #269 94544: $525,000 [2 BD - 906 SF - 1988 21062 Gary Drive #116 94546: $570,000 [2 BD - 1,070 SF - 1980 21062 Gary Drive #111 94546: $575,000 [2 BD - 1,050 SF - 1980 24675 Joanne Street 94544: $655,000 [4 BD - 1,407 SF - 1950 237 Esther Court 94544: $720,000 [3 BD - 1,050 SF - 1952 22329 Rockaway Lane 94541: $725,000 [2 BD - 857 SF - 1942 18126 Boston Road 94541: $750,000 [3 BD - 1,368 SF - 1940 1552 C Street 94541: $766,000 [3 BD - 1,277 SF - 1949 2713 Kelly Street 94541: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,060 SF - 1953 763 Beryl Place 94544: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,080 SF - 1953 1395 Mantilla Avenue 94544: $785,000 [3 BD - 1,000 SF - 1954 27501 Verona Avenue 94545: $800,000 [3 BD - 1,128 SF - 1957

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Total: 16 – Average Price: $871,906 High: $1,250,000 – Low: $533,000

14059 Doolittle Drive 94577: $533,000 [2 BD - 1,312 SF - 1974 945 Portola Drive 94578: $550,000 [3 BD - 1,385 SF - 1955 1777 Manor Boulevard 94579: $600,000 [3 BD - 1,149 SF - 1954 1206 144th Avenue 94578: $610,000 [2 BD - 884 SF - 1928 13809 Rose Drive 94578: $657,500 [2 BD - 1,307 SF - 1981 1494 Pierce Avenue 94577: $840,000 [3 BD - 1,782 SF - 1942 15303 Ruggles Street 94579: $900,000 [3 BD - 1,166 SF - 1955

16572 Selby Drive 94578: $1,250,000 [2,040 SF - 1977 [2 BD - 904 SF - 1948 SAN LORENZO

Total: 5 – Average Price: $787,600 High: $1,055,000 – Low: $580,000

27 Paseo Grande #D 94580: $580,000 [2 BD - 1,056 SF - 1985 14885 Van Avenue 94580: $700,000 [2 BD - 839 SF - 1954 16268 Julia Lane 94580: $765,000 [3 BD - 1,384 SF - 2002 588 Via Manzanas 94580: $838,000 [3 BD - 1,272 SF - 1947 16200 Hesperian Boulevard 94580: $1,055,000 [7 BD - 3,020 SF -

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Total: 17– Average Price: $1,286,764 High: $2,000,000 – Low: $768,000

17961 Madison Avenue 94546: $1,950,000 [2 BD - 2,578 SF - 1954 5775 Whispering Pine Court 94552: $2,000,000 [5 BD - 2,830 SF - 1985

830 Joaquin Avenue 94577: $900,000 [2 BD - 986 SF - 1920 1398 Lake Chabot Road 94577: $915,000 [3 BD - 2,154 SF - 1961 1463 Hubbard Avenue 94579: $925,000 [4 BD - 1,703 SF - 1953 15272 Laverne Drive 94579: $930,000 [3 BD - 1,107 SF - 1958 249 Accolade Drive 94577: $950,000 [4 BD - 1,627 SF - 2002 1221 Lillian Avenue 94578: $1,020,000 [4 BD - 1,808 SF - 1947 490 Millstream Drive 94578: $1,150,000 [1,812 SF - 1979 15166 Orion Road 94579: $1,220,000 [4 BD - 2,255 SF - 1997

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2859 Sunnybank Lane 94541: $1,060,000 [3 BD - 1,400 SF - 1972 24135 Amaranth Loop 94541: $1,065,000 [3 BD - 2,005 SF - 2020 22775 Moura Court 94541: $1,150,000 [3 BD - 1,661 SF - 1998 648 Toomey Terrace 94544: $1,200,000 [5 BD - 2,334 SF - 2020 3180 Cromwell Place 94542: $1,273,000 [3 BD - 2,053 SF - 1963 2810 Breaker Circle 94545: $2,100,000 [4 BD - 4,148 SF - 2005

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23510 Stonewall Avenue 94541: $800,000 [3 BD - 1,146 SF - 1956 29389 States Street 94544: $800,000 [3 BD - 1,132 SF - 1989 986 Chenault Way 94541: $801,000 [3 BD - 1,070 SF - 1951 24673 Tioga Road 94544: $825,000 [3 BD - 1,446 SF - 1952 25901 Spring Drive 94542: $880,000 [3 BD - 1,591 SF - 1951 1130 Highland Boulevard 94542: $880,000 [2 BD - 1,320 SF - 1948 26418 Mockingbird Lane 94544: $880,000 [3 BD - 1,346 SF - 1952 22771 Filbert Street 94541: $940,000 [3 BD - 1,716 SF - 2016 27617 Gainesville Avenue 94545: $940,000 [3 BD - 1,395 SF - 1955 23224 Ernest Court 94541: $940,000 [4 BD - 1,164 SF - 1963 18171 Robscott Avenue 94541: $944,500 [4 BD - 1,797 SF - 1951 24776 Townsend Avenue 94544: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,524 SF - 1958 1621 D Street 94541: $960,000 [3 BD - 1,380 SF - 1925 1590 West Street 94545: $963,000 [3 BD - 2,054 SF - 1920 1455 Fry Lane 94545: $980,500 [3 BD - 1,359 SF - 1959 24710 Stone Court 94545: $988,000 [3 BD - 1,227 SF - 1954 110 Orchard Circle 94544: $990,000 [3 BD - 2,043 SF - 2015 216 Lafayette Avenue 94544: $1,034,000 [4 BD - 1,754 SF - 1959

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you inadvertently omitted your spouse, and would “correct” that omission for you by providing a testamentary share to him or her! This problem and the California “correction” is referred to as the matter of the “pretermitted spouse”. California law provides that, with the exceptions noted below, if you marry after your Wills and/or Trusts were prepared and without any clear intention expressed as to whether you intended to leave anything to your fiancé or new spouse, that your now “omitted

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spouse” would, upon your later demise, receive a forced share of your estate measured as follows: 1. one-half of your community property (if any); and 2. a full share of your separate property as would be normally allocated to a surviving spouse under the law of intestacy (i.e., the law controlling the disposition of a decedent’s estate where he or she dies without a Will or Trust). The law does provide for exceptions to the above, as follows: a. where your wishes are “intentional and that intention appears from the testamentary instruments”; b. where you provided for your surviving spouse outside of the estate, and the evidence clearly shows that this was intended by you to be in lieu of a share of your estate; c. where surviving spouse made a valid waiver of his/her right to a share of your estate. Given the above, the best plan is for each of you to update your Wills and Trusts, either before the date of marriage or very soon afterward, and to expressly recite, in those very documents, that it is your respective intentions not to provide for your new spouse. I am glad you asked that question, as otherwise this problem could –down the road—lead to very hurt feelings and irrevocably fracture relationships. Gene L. Osofsky is an estate planning and elder law attorney in the East Bay. Visit his website at www.LawyerForSeniors.com

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Our Athletes of the Week are the Castro Valley High School Spirit Squad. This roster of 54 athletes makes up the Varsity, JV, and Dance Squads. The teams thrilled the Homecoming crowds this month with an energetic explosion of tumbling, kicks, and jumps. Among the athletes are Varsity Cheer Captains: Ashley Kim and Maya Wong; Co-captain is Gianna Henderson; Senior officer: Brianna Nulph; Junior officer: Keira Ebrahimi; and Sophomore

officer: Scarlett Sims. The Varsity Dance Captains are Madeline Choy and Zoe Farago; Senior officers are Ava Eagan and Shannon O’Farrell; Sophomore officer: Niyah Barber; and Freshman officer: Isabella Deschler. The JV Cheer captains are Payton Pacheco and Chloe Diaz; Officers include Camille Arre and Halina Nguyen. JV Dance captain is Ava Cristobal; Cocaptain is Arianna Erickson and Officer: Amanda Sauceda.

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continued from page 3 One Too Many Wednesday, October 13: at 5:19 p.m., deputies arrested a 37-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of public intoxication. The man was hanging outside a business on Castro Valley Boulevard near Stanton Avenue when deputies approached him for questioning. The man failed his field sobriety test and was taken to a sobering center. DUI and Assault Monday, October 11: at 5:11 p.m., a 59-year-old CV woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and assault on a family member. Deputies stopped the woman in front of a business on Lake Chabot Road near Eden Medical Center after observing her driving erratically. The passenger noted that the woman had also been hitting them. Deputies took the woman into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

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Resisting Arrest Monday, October 11: at 6:42 a.m., deputies arrested a 23-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of resisting arrest. The woman was Madison is a pretty 5 continued from previous page “Health coverage decisions mining what you need and can traveling on Anita Avenue near month old charcoal tabby. afford will help you find good the Boulevard when deputies She’s a calm, mellow kitten • What can you afford. can be made simpler—and stopped her for questioning. who purrs up a storm when health coverage that ensures there are resources to help,” Think about what portion of The woman became confronta- petted. Spayed, vaccinated, you have access to care.” Smith said. “Regardless if your monthly budget can be tional and refused to cooperate. chipped and FIV/FeLV you choose to do your own used for health coverage or For further facts, please Deputies handcuffed the wom- negative. Info: email Loveresearch and enrollment or other insurance. You may be call (877) 270-0029 or visit: allpawzrescue@gmail.com. an and took her into custody. eligible for additional options engage outside services, deter- www.getcovered.com. based on your specific financial situation. Health Coverage Options If coverage under COBRA or Medicare are not options— and you are not planning on A FR E E G R I E F W O R K SH O P working even part time, here are others to consider: • Medicaid—Eligibility is based on income, disability, and other circumstances. • Individual exchange/marketplace plans—These ACA plans are available through or people who are grieving the death of a loved federal or state enrollment one, the winter holiday season can be painful. sites. Based on your income, Castro Valley, we want to you may be eligible for plan Experiencing grief at this time may intensify see what you’re doing for subsidies making one of feelings of loneliness or anxiety about being asked these plans more affordable. Halloween. Show us your how you are doing. Unemployment would be spooky house decorations a “qualifying life event” to Hope Hospice offers a free workshop to enroll in an ACA plan outside or scary costumes and we’ll discuss healthy coping strategies. of the annual Open Enrollment share it with the community! Period. Choose from the following dates; the program is • Short-term plans—ShortSend a photo and caption the same. Please call to register (925) 829-8770. term limited insurance plans Although the workshop will be held online via to: filesforforum@gmail.com provide coverage to bridge the Zoom, space is still limited due to the interactive or visit our website for more. gap between longer-term innature of the program. surance coverage. These plans

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Fall at Ardenwood Historic Farm By Ned MacKay

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lots of enjoyable seasonal programs are scheduled at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont, East Bay Regional Park District’s window on 19th century rural life. For example, Ardenwood is a stopover for many fall migratory birds. Naturalist Christina Garcia will lead a bird-watching safari through Ardenwood’s gardens, woods and fields from 8 to 9:30 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 23. For this program, admission to Ardenwood is free of charge, and no registration is required. Ardenwood’s centerpiece is the Patterson House Museum a restored Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse once the home of the estate’s owner, George Patterson, and his family. FILED MELISSA WILK

SEP 28, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 583044 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Uber Consulting, located at 20211 Crow Creek Road, Castro Valley Ca 94552, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael Stoyanovich, 20211 Crow Creek Road, Castro Valley Ca 94552. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced 9/1/2021 /s/ Michael Stoyanovich This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 OCT 13, 20, 27, NOV 03 2021 0409-CVF

Join the bird-watching safari through Ardenwood’s gardens, woods and fields this Saturday, Oct. 23.

Free tours of the Patterson House are offered between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, including Oct. 23 and 24, led by docents in 19th century clothing. Ardenwood’s admission fee applies. Reservations aren’t necessary, but check for tour availability at the train station when you enter the park. Farmers used stilts for some of their chores. You can try walking with stilts yourself during a free program at Ardenwood from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23. Again, Ardenwood’s admission fee applies, though parking is free. Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, just north of Highway 84. Besides these programs, Ardenwood schedules lots of others that illustrate life on a 19th century farming estate. For information on programs and entrance fees, call 510544-2797.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No: HG21114041 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. In the matter of the petition to change the name(s) of Marie Van Belleghem Smart. Petitioner(s) Marie Van Belleghem Smart has/have filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name(s) as follows: MARIE VAN BELLEGHEM SMART. to MIEKE VAN BELLEGHEM SMART. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a writen objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. 1221 Oak Street Dept. 17, Oakland, CA 94612 on DECEMBER 17, 2021 at 11:00 o’clock a.m. A copy of this order to show cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newpaper of general circulation, printed in this county Castro Valley Forum. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter are directed to make known any objection that they may have to the granting of the petition for change of name by filing a written objection, which includes the reasons for the objection, with the court at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and by appearing in court at the hearing to show cause why the petition for change of name should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Dated: SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 Tara Desautels - Judge of the Superior Court OCT 20, 27, NOV 03, 10, 2021 0407-CVF

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“Discovery on Demand” is the theme of a free program from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23 and 24, at the visitor center in Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. Drop in any time during those hours to join in hands-on activities, nature investigations and crafts. Watch a live animal feeding; learn about wildlife habitats and how to protect them. All ages are welcome. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, masks are required and social distancing is obligatory. All ages are welcome. Parents must accompany children. Coyote Hills’ visitor center is at the end of Patterson Ranch Road off Paseo Padre Parkway. There’s a parking fee of $5 per vehicle. For information, call 510-544-3220. Stroll Through Redwoods A moderate, naturalistled Saturday stroll through

redwoods, chaparral and oak is on the calendar for 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 23 at Roberts Regional Recreation Area on Skyline Boulevard in Oakland. Meet at the Redwood Bowl. The hike is free, and registration is not necessary. For more info, call 510-544-3187. Journaling Workshops One of a monthly series of nature journaling workshops will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Sunol Regional Wilderness in southern Alameda County with naturalist Erica Stephens. A staff member from the park district’s land stewardship department will bring nets and materials to help with an exploration of Alameda Creek. Recommended items for participants include a backpack or bag with the journal, field watercolors or other color medium, folding chair, closed-toe shoes, hat and sunscreen, water and binoculars. Anyone wishing to enter the creek will have to go through decontamination and cleaning to prevent spread of aquatic pathogens, and COVID safety measures in general will be required. The workshop is free of charge and registration is not required. For information, call 510-544-3249. Sunol Wilderness is at the end of Geary Road off Calaveras Road about five miles south of I-680 and the town of Sunol. There’s a parking fee of $5 per vehicle. For the workshop, meet at the visitor center. These are just a few of the activities planned in coming days in the regional parks. For the full calendar, visit www. ebparks.org

NOTICE October 4, 2021 I, Leslie Jefferson, of 3045 Broadmoor Vw, Oakland, CA 94605; wishes to inform the public, all government, and all local entities that my only biological son Mr. Leslie Darrel Jefferson, who also uses the name Mr. Leslie Jefferson or Mr. Leslie Darrell Jefferson Payton, has not lived at my residents for over one year. Myself, Mr. Leslie Jefferson, and my wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Jefferson, have no knowledge of his whereabouts. We should not be contacted for any reason in all matters concerning Mr. Leslie Darrel Jefferson aka Mr. Leslie Darrel Payton. My former wife and his biological mother, Mrs. Mary Magdalene Jefferson, who has deceased on July twentieth, two thousand and ten. Mr. Leslie and my current wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Jefferson, are not responsible for any debt or debts he may or may have incurred or business transactions made on behalf of us during our lifetime or after we are deceased. Yours truly, Leslie Jefferson 10/4/21 Elizabeth Jefferson 10/4/21

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Today, October 20 (to register): Trunk-or-Treat

Calling all artists, candy lovers and Halloween fans! Join us for near-normal Halloween fun and help us exceed the challenge– 31 car trunks for treating. Event begins at 11 am on Saturday, October 30, 2021 when you can come, park and set-up your trunk with treats! Trick-or-treaters will join the fun later. It will all take place at Don Castro Recreation Area, 22400 Woodroe Ave., Fairview, CA. Parking spaces are limited and today (October 20) is the last day to register and reserve your spot! For questions and information, contact April Chan at: totworldchallenge2021@gmail.com or call: 510-566-3909. Ends Today, October 20: Proctor PTA Shoe Drive

Proctor Elementary School wants your shoes! Their PTA is collecting new and gently used shoes of ALL TYPES until October 20th, as a school fundraiser. Men’s, women’s, children’s, sandals, slippers, sneakers, heels, etc. Donation bins are in school parking lot located at 17520 Redwood Road. For more, contact Ebony at: fundraising@proctorPTA.net Saturday, October 23: Soroptimist Rummage Sale

Soroptimist of the East Bay will be holding their signature Garage/rummage Sale. Saturday, October 23 from 8 am to 4 pm at 3841 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley. They will be selling gently used clothing and household items, children’s clothing and toys and much more! All proceeds go to local non-profits that benefit at-risk local women and children Donation items may be dropped off Friday, Oct. 22 from 3 to 6 pm. Please wear mask and practice social distancing! Tuesday, October 26: Rotary Hosts Sara Lamnin

Sara Lamnin, Hayward city council member, will describe her work on equity in Hayward. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 - 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, by contacting: cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More info at: castrovalleyrotary.org. Tuesday, October 26: Climate Change Talk

As we experience the effects of climate change, feelings of dread and powerlessness are common and unsurprising. Leslie Davenport, a licensed integrative psychotherapist and climate psychology consultant, will help us understand and manage those feelings so we can put more energy into addressing the crisis we all face. A drawing will be held for free copies of her most recent book. This free online presentation is hosted via Zoom by the Alameda County Library on Tuesday, October 26 at 1 to 2:30 pm. It is designed for adults and teens. Registration required at: aclibrary.org. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants before event.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 191 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ADJUST THE CAPACITY FEE RATE. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 by the Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 191, which will amend Castro Valley Sanitary District Code Article IV, Section 4113. The proposed Ordinance will adjust the rate charged for the wastewater capacity fee. This change, if adopted, will be effective January 1, 2022. The Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors voted on October 5, 2021 at the Castro Valley Sanitary District Regular Board meeting to approve the draft Ordinance and set the public hearing as follows: Akagi – Yes; (Dooman) Woerz – Yes; Johnson – Yes McGowan – Yes; Sadoff – Yes. The above summary constitutes the major highlight of Ordinance No. 191. A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding. The full text of the draft Ordinance is available at the Castro Valley Sanitary District website at www.cvsan.org/oan, or, to make other viewing arrangements, please contact the Clerk of the Board Stacy Marcoux at stacy@cvsan.org.

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Refurbished Chabot Space & Science Center to Reopen Next Month New exhibits join with NASA Ames to bring items from Mercury and Gemini programs to public view for the first time Chabot Space & Science Center will reopen Nov. 12 with a new NASA Ames Visitor Center. The center, at 10000 Skyline Blvd. in Oakland, was closed for 18 months to complete construction on its largest refurbishment since 2000. As part of a landmark partnership with NASA’s Ames Research Center, a new exhibition will debut at Chabot titled The NASA Experience. Visitors will come face-to-face with inspiring artifacts and hands-on learning opportunities that have never before been on display. “We are thrilled to share with you all the new experiences Chabot has to offer,” said Executive Director Adam Tobin. “Chabot is kicking off an exciting next chapter to re-envision science education in partnership with NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, making visible the extraordinary people and legacy of discovery at NASA. We look forward to welcoming back our community with new opportunities to experience wonder, joy and learning together.” The NASA Experience will feature some of the most fascinating items in space research and exploration, including spacesuits from the Mercury and Gemini missions, experimental heat shield technology, and a fan blade from the world’s largest wind tunnel. Many of these items have never been on display to the public. This exhibition will bring to life the thrilling, challenging, and inspiring process of scientific discovery by showcasing the real stories and people at Letters to the Editor must include writer’s first and last names (a first name initial is not acceptable), phone number, city of residence, and must be under 300 words. Not every letter can be published. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. We do not publish unsigned or anonymous letters. Email letters to: filesforforum@ gmail.com, or mail to: The Forum, P.O. Box 2897, Alameda, CA

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NASA’s Ames Research Center. Visitors step into the role of a NASA scientist by embarking on hands-on activities and connecting with real NASA scientists in interactive stations. Here, visitors will be able to design and build rovers, planes, and space robots for exploration, then test them in extraordinary environments inspired by labs at NASA’s Ames Research Center. Chabot Space & Science Center will mark reopening weekend with three days of festivities with extended hours to accommodate demand. Tickets will be limited, and visitors are encouraged to buy their timed tickets in advance. Reopening weekend will feature researchers and scientists from NASA’s Ames Research Center, including astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle. Additionally, the weekend will include performances and workshops with community partners, a space-themed collaborative build zone, robotics demonstrations by teen Galaxy Explorers and more. Beginning November 20, Chabot’s regular hours will be Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended holiday hours. Timed tickets through Dec. 30 and current COVID-19 policies are now available at chabotspace.org. Advanced tickets are highly encouraged for all visitors and members. Visitors will enjoy a refreshed and welcoming museum experience with transformative renovations to the Center such as significant up-

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An artist’s rendering shows the new exhibits at the Chabot Space & Science Center on Skyline Boulevard in Oakland.

dates to the museum layout, courtyard, exhibitions and esthetics. Spectacular new murals from local artists Cece Carpio and Lindsey Millikan will also debut in Chabot’s Spees Building. Chabot’s transformation is generously funded in part by The Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation. ABOUT CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER Chabot Space & Science

Obituaries Betty A. Liskey

March 27, 1921 ~ October 12, 2021 Betty, born in Napa, California, moved to Castro Valley in 1959. Betty loved serving God, her kids - Robert Liskey, Elizabeth and Carl Stanley, and John and Shirley Liskey - her grandchildren Carl Franklin and Cancha Stanley and her great grandson Caleb, her family, friends, and neighbors, gardening, playing bridge, reading, painting, butterflies, and her FBC church family. Betty was a WWII Gold Star widow. Isaiah 41:10 was her life verse. She was a lovely, positive woman. Betty so enjoyed her 100th walk-by birthday party with friends and family. That joyful day will serve as her Celebration of Life.

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Obituaries Joan Isabel Boatman

Joan Isabel (Hughes) Boatman, a resident of Castro Valley for more than 65 years passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2021. She was born February 2, 1926 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland, the daughter of Ernest and Bridget (O’Brien) Hughes. Joan met her husband, Frank Gordon Boatman, when he was stationed in England during WWII and came to Oakland, CA in 1946 as a war bride. Joan dedicated her life to her family and was the mother of four children. Joan was a long-time parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and in later years a member of the Senior Center exercise classes. Joan was well loved by all who knew her and spread sunshine to so many lives. She will be missed greatly but her spirit will be with us always. Joan is survived by her daughters, Donna and Laura, her sons, Glenn and Doug, granddaughter, Jill Boatman, brother, Bernard Hughes (England), and sister, Maureen Binder (Canada). At Joan’s request her ashes will be spread at sea where she will join her husband, Frank. A Celebration of Life will be planned by the family at a future date. More info at: www.neptunesociety.com (then select Search Obituaries).

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