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The MAC got an update from the county’s Econom ic and Civic Development Department (ECD) about its efforts regarding business attraction, the beautifcation of the commercial areas, and promoting community
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In contrast, about 200 stu dents and supporters of Castro Valley Pride gathered with
Students, School District Stand by LGBTQ+ Murals at CV Schools FaceliftsFacadeBusiness MAC MEETING
The Muwekma Ohlone peo ple lived all over today’s East Bay for thousands of years, but today are landless and much fewer in number. The Castro Valley Library is hosting an online talk next Tuesday, September 27 on how that happened and what the tribe is doing about it now.
past 40 years and has been active in their efforts to regain their federal recognition and to get some land back to rebuild theirThatculture.recognition, whose lack resulted in leaving the tribe landless, was lost because of an apparent clerical error in 1927 that has never been corrected. A state employee, charged by the federal government with buying land for displaced tribes, simply left the Muwek ma Ohlone’s predecessors off a list of tribes in the area. He had been under investigation for dereliction of duties at the time. see OHLONE on page 4
The talk is expected to fea ture Alan Leventhal, a retired San Jose State University professor and anthropology lab director. He has been the tribe’s principal archeologist for the
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Ohlone remains near the Sunol Water Temple.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 NO. 38YEAR 34 A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE 1989 CASTRO VALLEY FORUMCASTRO VALLEY FORUM INSIDE FORUMYOUR WWW.MYCVFORUM.COM INDEXCalendar.............. 10 Classifed Ads ....... 8 Crosswords ........... 9 Homes .................... 6 Horoscope ............ 4 Obituaries ............ 11 Opinions .............. 11 Our Town ................. 3 Seniors .................. 5 Weather ................. 2 NEWS Car Into Store Eight people injured after car crashes into Trader Joe’s store Page 2 SENIORS Age and Exercise You may be surprised by how age is factored into an exercise routine Page 5 NEWS
identity.TheECD said the facade improvement program means local businesses can apply to the county for up to $40,000 (with no cash match) or $80,000 (with a cash match) for improvements such as new signs, paint, lighting, landscapsee MAC on page 10
CV Library to Host Ohlone Land Discussion
Local business owners, you could be eligible for a free facelift from the county. The Castro Valley Municipal Ad visory Council (MAC) heard a plan to improve facades around town during their Mon day night meeting.
are not ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ or ‘anti-BIPOC’ as our groups consist of members who would be classifed into both of these communities,” Gays Against
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Groomers representative Frank Rodriguez said in a statement.
signs of support for the murals at a time when many in the LGBTQ community feel like they’re under political attack.
see MURALS on back page
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The installation of privately funded murals celebrating LGBTQ pride at Castro Valley schools was the center of opposing rallies outside the Castro Valley Unifed School District Regular Board meet ing last Wednesday.
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A group of about 15 people held signs outside the district offce in opposition to the installation of LGBTQ murals at each school site. A few of the protesters spoke out during the public comment section of the meeting. The group was or ganized by Bay-Area Against Mandates and Gays Against Groomers and gained national attention among conservative social media outlets.
“We both agree that schools should be a place of education, not where fringe/alternative lifestyles are pushed on im pressionable young children. We further believe that queer theory and gender theory have no place in our children’s classrooms or education. We
A mural of the modern Pride Flag like the one here at the District offces wel comes everyone at each site within the Castro Valley Unifed School District.
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Alameda County Fire tweeted 4:33 scene of a vehicle inside Trader Joes Market on Redwood Road in Castro Valley. Crews are currently assessing the building hazards injured persons.
Fire personnel responded to the scene at approximately 3:40 p.m. The driver was identified as year old ay ond rdito fficers located r Ardito seated in the driver’s seat of his gray 2005 Toyota Avalon upon their arrival. They determined that he was uninjured and that he drove the car 50 feet into the checkout section of the store while trying to park. There was no indication that drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
Eight People Injured After Car Crashes into Trader Joe’s
Of the eight people injured, four were transported to Bay Area hospitals via ambulance. An adult employee of Trader Joe’s was among the injured taken to the hospital. The
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“It’s unclear if the injuries were sustained from the vehicle or if they were sustained fro yin debris as a result of the crash, aco it said
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The store reopened to shoppers mid-afternoon last Friday.
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remaining four people injured declined to be taken to the hospital and were treated for injuries at the scene.
Shoppers ere e acuated from the Trader Joe’s store as a precaution while emergency personnel and staff determined the extent of the damage. While the exit doors facin ed ood oad ill be replaced, no gas leaks or major structural damage was sustained, the CHP said.
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Eight people including a 5-year-old child were injured after a Hayward man drove his car through the exit door at the Trader Joe’s grocery store in Castro Valley last Thursday.
California Highway Patrol fficer aniel aco it told the Forum that none of the injuries were life-threatening.
see REPORTS on page 4
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Located entirely on street level, the new Chabad center is easily accessible for people with mobility challenges.
larger and that much more inclusive,” Rabbi Shimon said.
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The spacious 4,500-squarefoot facility is at 21666 Red wood Road, near the entrance to eastbound Interstate 580.
Rabbi Shimon and Chanie Gruzman founded the con gregation in 2013, and things have grown steadily. The rabbi says the new center was necessary to accommodate the ever-growing crowds. Recent Chanukah celebrations have attracted 300 attendees.
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aphernalia. Deputies responded to a call from a store manager at a retailer in the Castro Vil lage Shopping Center about a disturbance. The man was questioned and found to have the paraphernalia in his pocket. Deputies took him into custody.
imprisonment. Deputies hand cuffed the man and took him into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
For Jewish people, Rosh Hashanah, which begins on Sunday night, marks the begin ning of a new year. This year is signifcant for Castro Valley’s Jewish community as they will celebrate Rosh Hashanah in a new synagogue, the Chabad Jewish Center of Castro Valley.
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The new center will also house a new Judaic library, with titles for both children and adults, which will be a serene space for reading, contemplat ing, and connecting.
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False Imprisonment Sunday, September 18: at 9:22 p.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argu ment sent deputies to a home on Grove Way near Morales Court. There, they arrested a 41-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family member and false
Ignored Restraining Order Saturday, September 17: at 11:57 a.m., deputies arrested a 51-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of violating a court-issued restraining order. The man was spotted within 100 yards of a home on Som erset Avenue near Stanton Av enue, prompting the resident to call for help. Deputies took the man into custody.
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Domestic Assault Sunday, September 18: at 10:47 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 25-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family member. The man was at an apartment on Grove Way near Redwood Road when deputies responded to a call about an altercation at the apartment. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
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This year is signifcant for Castro Valley’s Jewish community as they will celebrate Rosh Hashanah in a new synagogue, the Chabad Jewish Center of Castro Valley, at 21666 Redwood Road, near the entrance to eastbound Interstate 580.
The facility was purchased in the spring, and after several months of preparations, it’s become a fresh and inviting center for Jewish life and wor ship. In addition to a sanctuary, with seating for 80 people, and a social hall, the center will also house the Chabad Hebrew school, youth and cultural events, and eventually Chabad’s preschool.
“This is very exciting for our community,” said Rabbi Shimon. “We are thrilled to make this new space our new spiritual and cultural home, and there is no better time to do it than Rosh Hashanah, the new year.”
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Illegal Drug Paraphernalia Saturday, September 17: at 10:00 a.m., a 36-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of illegal drug par
Friday, September 16: at 9:50 a.m., deputies arrested a 41-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of putting an elderly person in a situation in which his or her person or health is endangered. The man was driving on Grove Way near I-580 when deputies pulled him over and found the older person in jeopardy. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
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The new center will allow the congregation to expand many of their existing pro grams, which were limited by a lack of space in their past facility. “Our Passover Seders, our holiday celebrations, our events, will all be that much
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East Bay from 2,500 years, ago, according to DNA analysis of ancient remains recently found near today’s Sunol Water Temple.Possibly older remains have been found near Mineta Airport in San Jose, perhaps from 10,000 years ago, Leventhal said. Testing is still underway to verify their age, he said.
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He noted that the Muwekma Ohlone were declared officially extinct despite having sent their children to Indian boarding schools mandated by the federal government, individuals having been listed in special Indian censuses, members having served in the military, and people alive today having known grandparents and other family members buried in the Ohlone Indian Cemetery in Fremont.
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An estimated 30,000 Muwekma Ohlone were thought to be living in the Eden area and nearby at the time of the conquest by Spain after 1492. Only a few hundred are left, but they are intent on reclaiming their language, their culture, and at least some of their land.
Tuesday, September 13: at 1:12 a.m., a 53-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside a business on Grove Way near Redwood Road where they discovered his stash. The man was taken into custody.
20): Your social life expands as new friends come into your life. But, while you’re having fun, your practical
LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): Resist making impulsive decisions. Stay on that steady course, as you continue to work out workplace problems. Be patient. All will soon be back in balance.
Tribal member Hank Alvarez, who passed away recently at age 100, asked government officials how he could have been born into a recognized tribe, served in the military as a member of that tribe, and now in old age was no longer a member of a recognized tribe, Leventhal said.
Property Damage Tuesday, September 13: at 3:48 p.m., deputies arrested a 23-year-old CV man on suspicion of destroying private property in excess of $400 dollars’ worth of damage and assault, and battery. The man was at a mobile home park on the Boulevard near Mashall Street when deputies arrived. The man was taken into custody.
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This is the first time since colonization that a local government in California has turned over land to a Native tribe, Selig said.
Registrationp.m. is required by choosing “Events” on the Alameda County Library website, www.aclibrary.org. Registrants will receive a Zoom link 24 hours before the event.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Resist the urge to hunker down in your bunker until things ease up. Instead, get rid of that woe-is-me attitude by getting up and getting out to meet old friends or make new ones.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): People dear to you might be planning a way to show appreciation for all you’ve done for them. Accept the honor graciously. Remember, you deserve it.
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Middle School All-American Week is a week of academic and physical fitness competitions for Redwood Christian Middle School (RCMS) students to challenge themselves both mentally and physically while competing against their peers to be the Top Girl or Top Boy All-American in their grade. RCMS students, faculty, and parents celebrated the awesome week together, Septem-
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VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): A former friend would like to repair a relationship you two once enjoyed. Your positive response could have an equally positive impact on your life. Think about it.
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LEO (July 23 - August 22): Now that you’re back enjoying the spotlight again, you should feel re-energized and ready to take on the challenge of bringing those big, bold plans of yours to completion.
TAURUS (April 20 - May side can also see some positive business potential within your new circle.
ber 16. As the end of the five days of Academic and Physical Competition and Spirit Dress Days came to an end, the top student in each event in each grade was honored in an assembly as this year’s Redwood Christian Middle School All-Americans.Eventsincluded the Co-ed Academic Competition in Academics: Science, English, Math, Reading and History; and Girls and Boys Athletics:
The tribe, then known as the Verona Band of Alameda County (after a community near Pleasanton, now the Castlewood Country Club), had been legally recognized up to that point. Under federal law, only Congress can remove recognition from a Native tribe.
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The Muwekma Ohlone event will be held online on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30
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Chris Selig, the Adult Services Librarian at the Castro Valley Library, said local governments are beginning to move toward recognizing Native claims to land in the area. Oakland recently set aside five acres at Sequoia Point in Joaquin Miller Park for Native use, she said.
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“My job as an anthropologist is to lend voice –but my real education came from talking to families,” said Leventhal. “I’ll be trying to weave the tapestry of their stories.”
The Muwekma Ohlone claim some 8.5 million acres of land that they never ceded to the state, the federal government, or anybody else. Similar claims are made by other tribes throughout California, dating back to when treaties with tribes were negotiated at the time of California statehood, but were never ratified or even discussed by the U.S. Senate.Long before Europeans believed they discovered North America, millions of Native peoples had farmed, fished, hunted, worshipped, and lived their lives here. The Muwekma Ohlone populated much of the
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That land will be entrusted to the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, an Indigenous and female-led nonprofit, which already controls several other small pieces of land nearby and plans to build a cultural center to rebuild the Ohlone culture.
(March 21 to April 19): Change that you’d hoped for is down the line. But, you still need to be patient until more explanations are forthcoming. Continue to keep your enthusiasm in check.
Redwood Christian Schools Superintendent Dr. Al Hearne competed and was an All-American in this event when he was in middle school, and remembers it fondly as very challenging because “the competition included two key areas of student life: academic achievement and physical development.”
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Mitch Rothbardt is the owner and head trainer at Castro Valley Fitness. Reach him with comments or com.Mitch@CastroValleyFitness.questions:
Q. My wife and I hold title to her home as joint tenants, and most of our cash assets are in the form of two large IRA accounts and one big annuity. We have basic wills which leaves everything to the other and then on to our children. Our son suggested that our wills may not control what happens to our assets when one of us dies. Should we be concerned?
cy. In essence, the form of title youroverrideswills.It is only when the survivor later dies that his or her will may
I don’t factor in age at all. It never enters my mind.
control who ultimately gets the home. While many couples in California do hold their home in joint tenancy, it is often not the best form of co-ownership. One principal reason: it does not optimize the tax benefits that go along with holding title as ”community property” where the home has appreciated significantly in value since the time of purchase. Often, holding your home in a “Living Trust”g may be the bestYouroption.IRA Accounts: Each of your IRA accounts will, upon the death of the IRA owner, go to the primary beneficiary named in the account agreement signed when you created your IRA’s. Presumably, the primary beneficiary for each of you is the other spouse and, if deceased, your children. However, the pattern of distribution very much depends upon who
A. Perhaps, in the sense that you wills will not control what happens to your assets when one of you dies. Rather, the form of title will control as to your home, and the beneficiary designations on your IRA’s and annuity will control what happens to those assets. Here is the way it works:
tion. The IRS has strict rules about inherited IRA accounts, and these must be observed on a timely basis to avoid unnecessary tax. In particular, the rules have changed as to how long your beneficiaries may “stretch” their receipt of distributions.YourAnnuity: the person or persons to receive your annuity would, just like the IRA, depend upon who was named as the primary beneficiary and contingent beneficiaries on the annuity contract, itself. The same would be true if you
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In view of the above, whenever clients come in to see us for estate planning, we always urge a review of all beneficiary designations associated with IRA and other retirement accounts, as well as annuities and other insurance products. Where appropriate, the beneficiary designations can then be modified, so that the plan design accomplishes the clients’ goals and everything works together. In many cases, the clients choose to name their Living Trust as the contingent beneficiary of these contracts and policies, so that the plan of distribution integrates with that created in their trust.
I write individualized programs for all our members, and these are just some of what I consider: goals, mobility, injuries,
owned any other insurance products or policies. Where you have designated named individuals to be primary or contingent beneficiaries, the contract or policy controls and not your will or trust.
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People frequently ask how I factor age into the programs for our gym members. We have members in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. My answer usually surprises them.
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you designated as primary and contingent beneficiaries when you created your accounts. It is always wise to periodically review these designations and retain in your permanent file a copy of the documentation you signed when you created your accounts. As a lawyer, I have been involved in at least one case where the IRA custodian, a large brokerage firm, lost the paperwork on a very large IRA account, almost costing the designated beneficiary a six-figure tax bill because of the resulting delay in distribu-
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That may seem a little reckless or even dangerous, but I assure you it’s quite the opposite. I’ve trained people in their 30s and 40s who deal with pain every day, move poorly, and have below-average physical strength. I’ve trained people in their 60s and older who feel great, move well, and whose strength is well above average. How does age figure in? It doesn’t.
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Your Home: Since you and your wife hold title to your home in joint tenancy, when one of you dies the other will automatically become the owner by right of survivorship. The right of survivorship is the primary feature of joint tenan-
Thethere.principle is simple: once a gift is given (or perceived to have been i en it is ery difficult to take it back. With the market shift now fully in play, we are seeing this effect with homeowners who have decided they now want to sell their homes. Unfortunately, having realized massive gains in home equity in the past few years, they do not want to give any of that money back now that the market is shifting downward.
they want to sell but not at the new market prices. Hoping they can cash in on in previous highs, homeowners are clinging to the hope that somewhere in the ethos is a buyer who will love their home so much they will pay more than the going Unfortunately,rate.there are several a s in this thin in here are the top With3.today’s high home prices and increasing interest rates, most buyers are close to being priced out of the market. Consequently, they will not pay more for a home than they should. Conversely, they still want move-in ready properties. Homes that are priced competitively and have been extensively prepared are the ones that are currently selling.
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size of a normal hand or larger, and it’s not necessary to transplant them immediately. Rhubarb can be replanted anytime through the end of February so store them in a dry location, in an open cardboard box. The new plants should be spaced in a large container every three feet or several sections. Rhubarb is a heavy feeder, so amend the soil generously with organic matter and feed them frequently with an all-purpose organic Fertilizer during the growin season our first har est is in the second season after replanting. You wait until the leaves are fully developed. You harvest only the big stalks by pulling the stalks away from the base of the plant, much like you do with celery, and snap it off. It would help if you didn’t cut the stalks as the wounds can cause crown rot. To keep the plants producing well, remove only about onethird of the leaves from a plant at any one time and stop harvesting altogether by mid-summer. You need to remove the seed and o er stal s as soon as they ap pear. You protect the new plant from water stress by mulching them next year and temporarily covering them with shade
Fall’s the Time to Divide and Replant Rhubarb
Typically, Rhubarb should be divided every four years or when the stalks begin to thin out. So, your plant is overdue. Rhubarb is divided from late October to early November. This is after the last heat spell of the year and before the rainy season begins in earnest. The foliage is cut off at the ground; gently dig up the root clumps and wash off all the dirt. With a sharp knife, remove the dead sections, leaving you with several clumps of various sizes. You’ll probably have more than you need, so I’d keep those the
Today’s buyers have unparalleled access to real estate data through Zillow, Realtor.com and similar sites. They know current prices and are unwilling to pay more than market value, no matter how nice the home might be.
Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.
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I purchased my tomato seeds online from the Burpee Seed Company. I germinated the seeds and transplanted twelve seedlings into my vegetable garden last spring. The plants have all prospered; however, five plants produced dinky, little cherry-like tomatoes instead of the desired large, slicing type tomato. What happens, and what should I do next year to prevent it from recurring?
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I do not believe anything culturally when wrong with your tomato plants. This is a simple case of human error. Flower and vegetable seeds are packaged by machine. When they change from each variety, the machine should be cleaned out of any remaining seed before resuming packaging. This apparently did not occur with your seed package, so you planted two different varieties.
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I’d like to revive a ten-year-old Rhubarb plant that has suffered from water restrictions. It’s a large clump, but some sections have died out. Can I divide this plant? Is it worth the effort?
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1181 Alder Creek Circle 94577: $940,000 [3 BD - 1,773 SF - 2003
203 Fanuncio Lane 94544: $900,000 [3 BD - 1,817 SF - 2017
RECENT HOME SALES
17363 Via San Ardo 94580: $765,000 [3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1951 34 Via Diego 94580: $775,000 [3 BD1,024 SF - 1950
real estate advertised in the Castro Valley Forum is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, marital status, national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The Castro Valley Forum will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. A = SAN LEANDRO • B = BERKELEY • C = CASTRO VALLEY • D = DUBLIN • F = FREMONT • H = HAYWARD L = LIVERMORE • M = MODESTO • S = SHEFFIELD VILLAGE • SLZ = SAN LORENZO • W = WALNUT CREEK • Z=ALAMEDA
[3 BD - 1,335 SF - 1983
28877 Bailey Ranch Road 94542 $2,100,000 [5 BD - 2,944 SF -2003
19576 Vaughn Avenue 94546: $845,000 [3 BD - 1,164 SF - 1954
3350 Oakes Drive 94542: $1,750,000 [4 BD - 2,720 SF - 1963
615 Elderberry Way 94578: $1,050,000 [2,741 SF - 1978 764 Bridge Road 94577: $1,300,000 [5 BD - 2,443 SF - 1931 2636 Marineview Drive 94577: $1,505,000 [3 BD - 2,486 SF - 1964
CITY SAT SUN ADDRESS PRICE BDR./BA. REALTOR AGENT PHONE A 1-4 15590 Cranbrook Street $768,800 3/2 Re/ Max Accord Lovewell Team 510-351-5555 A 1-4 993 Hoad St $849,000 3/2 Re/ Max Accord Lovewell Team 510-351-5555
21561 Knoll Way 94546: $1,258,000 [3 BD - 1,757 SF - 1955 18789 Crane Avenue 94546: $1,278,500 [5 BD - 2,750 SF - 1956
30588 Treeview Street 94544: $910,000 [3 BD - 1,654 SF - 1959 28232 Karn Drive 94544: $920,000
28129 Riggs Court 94542: $369,000 [4 BD - 2,027 SF - 1979
Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available
661 Royston Lane #339 94544: $445,000 [1 BD - 643 SF - 1988
123 Revere Avenue 94544: $900,000
[4 BD - 1,426 SF - 1951
385 Redbud Lane 94541: $950,000 [4 BD - 1,718 SF - 1950 28486 Triton Street 94544: $975,000 [4 BD - 1,711 SF - 1991 28066 Thorup Lane 94542: $985,000 [3 BD - 1,576 SF - 1988
Total: 14 – Average Price: $792,142 High: $1,505,000 – Low: $355,000
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2101 Keller Avenue 94580: $1,050,000 [3 BD - 1,560 SF - 1957
22757 Moura Court 94541: $905,000
874 Hacienda Avenue 94580: $680,000 [3 BD - 1,051 SF - 1947
Total: 12 – Average Price: $1,175,291
1400 Carpentier Street 94577: $355,000 [1 BD - 804 SF - 1983
2824 Norbridge Avenue 94546: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,357 SF - 1967 17480 Madison Avenue 94546: $995,000 [3 BD - 1,663 SF - 1984
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29300 Dixon Street #112 94544: $380,000 [1 BD - 598 SF - 1985
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BD - 1,225 SF - 1947
22351 Cameron Street 94546: $908,000 [3 BD - 1,126 SF - 1951
27422 Lemon Tree Court 94545: $450,000 [3 BD - 1,440 SF - 1971 260 Sunset Boulevard #37 94541: $460,000 [2 BD - 926 SF - 1981 21239 Gary Drive #203d 94546: $575,000 [2 BD - 1,025 SF - 1992 755 Kellogg Avenue 94544: $680,000 [2 BD - 816 SF - 1950
[2 BD - 1,032 SF - 1920 3205 Monika Lane 94541: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,900 SF - 1980
CASTRO VALLEY
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SAN LEANDRO
SAN LORENZO
1260 Highland Boulevard 94542: $860,000 [3 BD - 1,304 SF - 1948 25304 Ironwood Court 94545: $890,000 [3 BD - 1,503 SF - 1980
1960 Via Natal 94580: $830,000 [3 BD - 1,188 SF - 1956
18303 Vineyard Road 94546: $1,169,000 [3 BD - 1,404 SF - 1958
22750 Souza Court 94541: $750,000 [2 BD - 1,113 SF - 1951 211 Newton Street 94544: $755,000 [3 BD - 1,070 SF - 1952 616 Staley Avenue 94541: $755,000 [3 BD - 1,616 SF - 2012
Total: 28 – Average Price: $866,285
[4 BD - 1,707 SF - 1997
28376 Pacific Street 94544: $795,000 [3 BD - 1,050 SF - 1952 1366 Inglewood Street 94544: $800,000 [3 BD - 1,414 SF - 1952 25045 Mohr Drive 94545: $809,000
15065 Hesperian Boulevard #22 94578: $420,000 [2 BD - 712 SF - 1985 398 Parrott Street #301 94577: $495,000 [2 BD - 921 SF - 1976 1508 137th Avenue #2 94578: $500,000 [2 BD - 811 SF - 1970 2434 Belvedere Avenue 94577: $610,000 [2 BD - 1,108 SF - 1972 720 Fargo Avenue #7 94579: $660,000 [2 BD - 840 SF - 1965
2573 Miramar Avenue 94546: $790,000 [2 BD - 1,084 SF - 1950
339 Burke Drive 94544: $988,000 [5 BD - 2,218 SF - 1950 2715 Oakes Drive 94542: $1,350,000 [5 BD - 2,542 SF - 1958
HAYWARD
17326 Mayflower Drive 94546: $1,500,000 [3 BD - 1,800 SF - 1958 2468 Fox Ridge Drive 94546: $1,520,000 [4 BD - 2,881 SF - 1994 5567 Greenridge Road 94552: $2,110,000 [4 BD - 1,834 SF19600
Total: 8 – Average Price: $826,875 High: $1,050,000 – Low: $680,000
Homes
High: $2,110,000 – Low: $780,000
High: $2,100,000 – Low: $369,000
17665 Via Arroyo 94580: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,024 SF - 1950
1560 Via Toyon 94580: $868,000 [3 BD - 1,606 SF - 1955
3929 Forest Circle 94546: $780,000 [2 BD - 1,212 SF - 2009
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2062 Bandoni Avenue 94580: $867,000 [3 BD - 1,488 SF - 1957
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Moving sale: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 15103 Costela St., (off Manor) San Leandro. Furniture, tools, household/Holiday items, Books .
Garage Sale Saturday, 9-24. 15534 Jutland St. Holiday & outdoor decorations, plants, 19 in. Toshiba TV, Disney VHS tapes, misc. household.
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Yard Sale Sat 9/24 9am to 3pm furniture, appliances, and clothing. 15523 Jutland Street, San Leandro.
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During the program dates, contact Alameda County Industries (ACI) at least 24 hours before setting out used filter(s) curbside.
David Kiehn, Silent Film Historian at Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, will describe the early flm industry in the Niles Canyon area. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 noon 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5, by contacting the Rotary at: cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More info available at castrovalleyrotary.org.
–Chuck Moore MAC MEMBER
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Come and join the Castro Valley Eden Area Chamber of Commerce for ‘Coffee with a Cop.’ The Alameda County Sheriff’s offce crime prevention unit would like you to join them for hot coffee, snacks, and open conversation. The event will be held from 8:30 am to 10 am at Cannery Kitchen & Tap located at 3295 Castro Valley Blvd. Suite 114. For more info, call: 510-667-7770.
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The Castro Valley/ Eden Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Chamber Mixer on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Come enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine and networking. The event will be hosted by Sequoians located at 10200 Cull Canyon Road in Castro Valley. If you’d like to join the Chamber, contact in advance by email: info@castrovalleychamber.com
Eden Garden Club meeting will be held at 9:30 am at the Castro Valley United Method ist Church located at 19806 Wisteria Street. The speaker will be Amos White the Found er and Chief Planting Offcer with 100K Trees for Humanity. An urban reforestation tree planting organization whose mission is to accelerate cities’ climate change action plan goals to become carbon net negative by 2030. In addition to the program, there will be a Plant Exchange, Pick A Prize, Penny Pines and Silent Auction. Guests and new members are welcome. Masks are required. For more information call 510 397-1268.
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Monday, Sept. 26
The Muwekma Ohlone people have never left their lands here in the Bay Area. They have been here generation after generation. Learn about the history and the heritage of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and their strug gle to regain federal recognition. Presenter Alan Leventhal is a retired professor from San Jose State University who has spent 42 years with the tribe as an archaeologist and ethnohistorian. Registration is required. The presentation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Register at: www.aclibrary.org. Registrants will receive a Zoom link 24 hours before the event.
Filters must be set out curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. A coupon* will be mailed to you from ACI for a new filter. For more information, visit cvsan.org/UsedOil
CVSan reserves the right to alter or cancel the program at any time for any reason.
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Please join the USS Hornet Museum (located at 707 West Hornet Ave in Ala meda) as they celebrate Hispanic Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 am until 5 pm. We will have special displays, exhibitors, speakers and more to celebrate Hispanic-Americans in the armed forces throughout the history of the US. Master of Ceremonies will be USAF veteran Graciela Tiscareño-Sato (aka Captain Mama), local author of children’s aviation book series.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
College: Getting From Here to There
open an offce in the Ashland/ Cherryland area, among other small business pandemic relief and recovery efforts.
Join Relay for Life East Bay and Relay for Life Tri City this Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 am to 10 pm, at Chabot College in Hay ward. Music will be playing all day so you can dance your way around the track too! As it gets dark, stay for the touching luminaria ceremony where we remember those who have lost their fght, who are still battling, or celebrate those who have survived. For questions, call Joanne Sexton, 510-7272718, Manager, Cancer Registry, Eden Med ical Center or visit: ER?pg=entry&fr_id=102474org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY22Whttps://secure.acsevents.
The ECD has allocated $1 million for small business grants for those in the unincor porated area (individual grants of $10,000 for businesses with 25 or fewer employees) and awarded $450,000 to the Chamber of Commerce to expand mentoring and training for small businesses and to
Program Dates:
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Eden Garden Club Meeting
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Friday, Sept. 23
An Asian Indian Journey
Explore an inclusive collection of stories from Desi (Indian) voices across Silicon Valley. Join us at the Castro Valley Library, located at 3600 Norbridge Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 2 pm to 3 pm. Presented by Mantra Roy, Ph.D., MLIS, Librarian @ the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Library. Dr. Roy serves on the Board of Directors of FORCE 11 and the International Advisory Commit tee, SALIS (India). More info: aclibrary.org Event is free. No registration is required.
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• October 10 - November 18, 2022
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Whether your children or grandchildren are learning to crawl or Learning to drive, you can help make a college education a reality. Join us for our college savings pre sentation on Friday, Sept. 23 from 3 pm to 4 pm as we discuss the following: Questions to consider as you establish a college savings goal; Strategies to help you reach your goal; Features and benefts of 529 college savings plans. Please RSVP at: www.edwardjones. event?id=10289com/us-en/fnancial-advisor/rosalyn-antonio/orcall(510)886-3636.
‘Coffee With a Cop’
Thursday, Sept. 22
Join Forestr.org at Castro Valley Li brary on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 am to noon for a workshop designed to help you learn to successfully harvest the seeds from your homegrown fruits and vegetables. Res ervations are required for this FREE event. Register at aclibrary.org. The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is wheel chair accessible. For more info, call the Library at 510-667-7900 or see Events at: aclibrary.org/ location/castro-valley-events/.
In the past year, the county has invested more than $250,000 to improve the looks of Castro Valley businesses including the Lake Chabot Public Market, JP’s Restaurant, and Castro Valley Lumber.
Ohlone People: Online Presentation
Saturday, Sept. 24
September Chamber Mixer
The ECD also spoke about the $2.78 million in federal COVID stimulus American Rescue Plan funding it has re ceived to help local businesses.
“We are especially focused on helping businesses recover from the pandemic,” said
The ECD also touted its efforts in creating identifcation banners along the Boulevard and wayfnding signs around town.“Ilove the banners down town,” said MAC member Chuck Moore. “When you see them, they create such excitement.”AlsoatMonday night’s meeting, the MAC also heard a brief update about the upcom ing merger of the Hayward and Castro Valley California Highway Patrol (CHP) offces.
Beginning in the fall of 2023, the current Castro Valley CHP location on Redwood Road will close and merge with the Hayward CHP in a new offce at 25100 Santa Clara Street in beats—willServices—includingHayward.existingnotchange.
Saturday, Sept. 24
Do you change your own oil and live in a single-family home in Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan)? If so, participate in CVSan’s Filter Exchange Program to receive a coupon for a new filter!
Susan McCue, Assistant Eco nomic Development Director.
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Tuesday, Sept. 27
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If you are curious about which business will be undergoing upgrades or what new businesses are coming to town, there is a “development activity” tab on the county’s website where the public can see all the current projects in development (www.acgov.org/ cda/ecd/). The county also regularly publishes an e-news letter on its website.
In order to promote his specious conclusions, Mr. Fields is forced to do some mind-bending contortions. “Tools”? Since when are empty milk bottles wielded by a couple of clumsy cowboys attempting to milk a beef cow considered tools? Is Mr. Fields auditioning for a part as elastic man because that’s quite a stretch.
Celebration of Life Saturday, September 24th, at 1230pm
Lake Elizabeth Skate Park Reception to follow at
Gandolfi, DVM, Castro Valley Lifelong Alameda
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Obituaries
Margaret was the Director of Special Education in Castro Valley upon her retirement. Highly esteemed in her field, ar aret tra eled across the country to share her expertise with other school systems. Margaret was born in Ione, California and graduated from U.C. Berkeley. She was predeceased by her parents and brother. Internment is in the family plot in Ione.
He was an avid bowler and golfer. He was a member of the Golf Nuts at Willow Park golf course for 42 yrs and president for one year during the 1980s.
Margaret Elaine Kidd, longtime educator in the Castro Valley Unified School District, died on July 19, 2022 in Walnut Creek, California. She was 83 years of age.
A Memorial Celebration will be held on October 14, 2022 from 4-6 PM at the Castro Valley Center for the Performing Arts, 19500 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley, Ca.
A longtime Hayward resident, Pete was raised in West Hempstead, NY, the son of the late Raymond and Esther McGivney and brother of the late Thomas McGivney. He was a proud alum of Nichols College’s forestry school and had a successful career in finance in e or and the ay Area. In the 1970s, he won awards in lumberjack contests across the country and performed in the lumberjack exhibit at the Spokane World’s Fair. Pete also loved volunteering in his community. He is survived by his loving niece, sister-in-law, and cousins and his dear friends. Funeral service Fri., Sept. 23, 11am, Jess C. Spencer, Castro Valley.
I would just like to thank Mr. Bradford for so eloquently making my point for me. Sure enough, you disagree with Mr. Bradford and his “we” culture, he starts name calling including the exact word I used, “homophope”.
I think its about time the Castro Valley Forum allow Mr. Thomas and Mr. Wilgus to go settle their score in the sand box, not ta e up roo on the pa es of this fine co unity paper Enough already.
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Joshua (Oleta) Danielle Karissa (Tyler) Ashley Tiffany (Erik)
He brought many new members into the club. He also took it upon himself to close every meeting with a moment of silence and the saying may the eternal light be their resting place….. May the eternal light be HIS resting place. Our father belong to an elite group. He had a hole-in-one on 9- 211991. He was president of the Hayward Dealers Golf Club in 1982. He bowled a 300 game at 86 years old on 10-19-2018 at Castro Village Bowl. After he retired he did what he loved ost nd that as olfin , o lin and spendin ti e ith his family. Our Father had a huge heart. He lived his life to the fullest and he will be loved and missed by all who knew and loved him.
Remembrances may be sent to the U.C. Berkeley, School of Education or to the Castro Valley Educational Foundation, (CVEF.org) to establish a scholarship to be awarded to a future teacher in Margaret’s name.
Paul C Milichichi 29,1932 ~ September 9,2022
Finally, the argument that “we know what we’re doing, we do this every day” is a sad confession indeed. As a long-practicing veterinarian in this community, I shudder to think how people might react if I were to be throwing dogs to the ground or poking them with poles to control them, or if I used the excuse [sic] “trust me, I’m a professional, I know what I’m doing, I do this every day”. I know I would lose my license to practice faster than you can make that poor cow give up a cup of the milk that is intended for her calf. If your methods are as animal abusive as you demonstrate at your rodeos, perhaps you need to rethink what you are doing and move up into the 21st century. odeo rounds
Paul passed away peacefully in his home and was surrounded by much love.
He served in the army from 1953 to 1954. Enrolled in Laney Trade College in 1957 for auto body and fender and made it his life career. In 1984 he decided to open his own business, Milichichi Auto Body and Fender, and worked 12 years until he retired in 1996.
Margaret Elaine Kidd
–Shirley Wilcox, Hayward
May 18, 1943 ~ September 3, 2022
–Jennifer O’Connor Senior Writer, PETA Foundation
He was the grandfather of Cherie Mayberry (Art) Erin Wilhelm (Siery)
Editor:Byproposing to ban the most egregiously cruel events and weapons used in the rodeo, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors has recognized that tormenting animals for “fun” in the rodeo is indefensible. The proposal presents an opportunity for Hayward Area Recreation and Park to turn the controversy o er the o ell anch odeo into so ethin that can benefit the entire Workingcommunity.incooperation with local animal charities, HARD can transform the rodeo grounds into an education center that would attract innumerable schoolchildren and other visitors who could learn about the humane treatment of all animals. Visitors could learn about historical ranching practices and how they have evolved. Kids could volunteer to participate in everything from mucking out stalls to feeding the animals.
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Mr. Russ Fields letter titled “Rodeo Ordinance: More Harm Than Good” is aptly titled, though it comes to an incorrect conclusion. The greater harm refers more to the harm done to innocent animals for the sake of entertainment, and to the children who watch and learn that such abuse is fun.
–David Nierengarten, Castro Valley
The property can be a refuge for horses, cows, sheep and other animals in need of safe haven. Such a sanctuary would undoubtedly be a o to destination for field trips and the public could pay to “adopt” an animal in need.
Christina He had 14 great grand children with a great great on the way. He was one of nine siblings. He’s survived by his brothers Gilbert, Mario, and Edward. He has many nieces and Henephews.wasborn in San Francisco and grew up in the bay area.
–Rene County Veterinarian Hayward Area Recreational District Volunteer of the Year, 2012
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His previous wife, the mother of his children and loving friend, Gerry Milichichi.
nd let s tal about parsin ords spurs and an straps might be considered tools in a working ranch environment—and “might” is certainly the important word here—but when using them in an entertainment event at a rodeo, they might better be thought of as instruments of torture because what else can one call causing distress to an animal simply for the entertainment of human spectators? Inducing fear, causing physical discomfort—you can try to judge just what level of torture, but you can’t claim their use is compassionate and a means of providing comfort.NoMr. Fields, as the ancient Greeks would say, let’s call a fi a fi there are certain e ents perfor ed at local rode os and ranch implements used in those events that constitute nothing less than animal abuse. Milking a beef cow by chasing her around a noisy arena, attempting to control her with a rope around her neck while pulling on her tail isn’t ranching, it’s bread and circuses under the specious guise of “heritage” Getting a horse or bull to attempt to buck off a rider with the aid of a an strap hose purpose is to pro o e ore and lon er bucking action isn’t the same as breaking a horse to saddle.
3) How does CVUSD rank compared to other, similar, school districts, and has that rank changed and how? 4) How does she plan to improve any actual academic metric?
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Regarding the “article” written on Parvin Ahmadi– Did she write it for you? It reads like a note put out by a politician’s publicist. Here are some questions you could have asked: 1) Do you think shutting down the schools and dragging your feet on reopening them was the best for students? 2) Have there been any improvements to any academic metric under her tenure?
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We all have our opinions, Mr. Bradford. Its part of our constitutional right. You do your thing, I’ll do mine. But please, don’t be childish and resort to labeling those who simply disagree with you.
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be a spectator. Music will be playing all day too. As it gets dark, stay for the luminaria ceremony where we remember those who have lost their fght, who are still battling, or cele brate those who have survived.
Bigelow, and Touchstone Golf; Silver Sponsors - Sprinkler Fitters Local 483, and Eden Health District; Print Sponsors - Bob Duey and Supervisor Nate Miley; Golf Ball and Bag Sponsors - B.A. Morrison and Redwood Christian Schools. Thanks to many who partici pated, donated and sponsored.
Day on the Greens Golf Fundraiser
On Sunday, September 11th, Castro Valley Sports Foun dation (CVSF) and Rowell Ranch Rodeo Association (RRR) held a golf fundraiser, at Redwood Canyon Golf Course, to beneft local youth and community programs. CVSF Board President Rachel Lunt and RRR Board Presi
The Matt Wilhite Team is proud to sponsor Athlete of the Week Nia Rogers
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Murals: At CV Schools
CV Kid Wins Big At the County Fair
Next for these students is a rigorous process of flling out a scholarship application, supplying information about their academic record, proof
For questions, call Joanne Sexton, 510-727-2718, Manag er, Cancer Registry, Eden Medical Center.
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Varsity Redwood Christian High School’s Tennis player Nia Rogers is our Athlete of the Week. The team played College Prep of Oakland on September 14. Rogers– a Junior– lost her frst set 3-6, but she didn’t let it affect her and focused on the next set. She started 4-1 before her opponent won the next 4 games to bring it to 4-5, and RCHS Ten nis Coach Joe Geronimo noticed she was looking a bit tired. Nia stayed aggressive and kept the pressure on her opponent who started to fade. Nia won the next 3 games and took the set 7-5. Nia com pleted the comeback with a 10-point tiebreaker third set, 10-6. It was Nia’s ‘will to win’ that fnally wore down her opponent. She is 4-0 in the season thus far. “Nia is relentless when running down balls hit by her opponents. She has the ability to bear down when it counts and fght for each point eventually outlasting her opponents,” says Coach Geronimo.
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dent Russ Fields led the active participation of those Boards, contributing to the success of the fundraiser. There were 76 golfers, 18 sponsors and 22 prize donors. The VFW Post 9601 provided numerous vol unteers. Special shout out to Gold Sponsors - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Association, Carol
“All this project is about is about creating a safer school environment for every kid,” said Austin Brucker of Castro Valley Pride. “We’ve done a tremendous amount of work in partnership with our School Board, community, and local leaders to build a more inclusive Castro Valley. Those against our mural project will not stop the work of our organization; they reaffrm its importance and lead us to dou ble down our commitment.”
of participation in school and community activities, demon strated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A Semifnal ist must also be endorsed and recommended by a high school offcial, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that are consistent with their Junior yearMeritscores.Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigor ous college studies.
Last year, Castro Valley Pride organized a fundraiser for the installation. The project was approved last February at a public Board of Trustees meeting. CVUSD Superinten dent Parvin Ahmadi said all the murals have been painted except for one site, which she expects will be fnished soon.
Six CV Students Named Semifnalists In National Merit Scholarship Contest
“We have many murals in the schools that lift up the women’s history and black history. Our sites are full of beautiful murals that recognize the contribution of so many groups,” Ahmadi told the Forum. “The purpose of these murals is to lift up the need to be inclusive; that we value all members of our community who are marginalized. I’ve been really impressed that there are beautiful murals that are done with the purpose of showingSometimescompassion.”referred to as the Progress Pride Flag, the murals display the colors of the LGBTQ fag, the trans fag, as well as black and brown stripes to further represent the queer and trans identities of black and brown people. Those two stripes also represent those living with HIV/AIDS. The yellow background with a pur ple circle at the left represents the intersex fag.
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HOME GAMES THIS WEEK
Last week, Creekside Middle School student Kellan Carey received the prestigious award of Super Lamb from the Alameda County Fair. Out of all the lambs shown at the fair this year, his received overall best ranking. He’s a member of Redwood 4H in Castro Valley and this was his frst year in the sheep project. Congratulations!
Nia Rogers
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Six students in Castro Valley have been named as semif nalists in the National Merit Scholarship contest for 2023. They represent fewer than one percent of 16,000 U.S. high school seniors who could advance to the Finalist level. Those names are scheduled to be announced in February 2023.Representing Castro Valley are Castro Valley High School seniors Rebecca A. Beringer, Autumn L. Kasl-Godley, Kev in H. Li, Elias J. Nierengarten,
and Aidan M. Rickert. Espen Slettnes, who is homeschooled was also named as a semif nalist.About 95 percent of the Semifnalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.
Come on out and join Relay for Life East Bay and Relay for Life Tri City this Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 am to 10 pm, at Chabot College in Hayward. This family-friendly event helps raise money for the American Cancer Society, which provides free services for people in OUR communi ties undergoing cancer treat ment. Games, raffes, cancer education and prevention, and food will be available, or you can walk around the track and
Relay for Life Saturday