“It’s just fun for me,” she says. “Everyone has that one thing that they enjoy and are good at, and mine is music. What’s great about percussion is you get to learn a bunch of different instruments. I grew up going to Renaissance Faires and the Scottish Games. One time I was watching the pipe band and I turned to my parents and said, ‘I want to do that!’”
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CV Drummer Plays Celtic Heritage Festival in France
CV drummer Shaelyn Mosbaugh just returned from playing in a Celtic Heritage Festival in France. She is a member of the Prince Charles Pipe Band.
In the last seven years, Parvin Ahmadi has led Castro Valley schools into what might be considered a second Renaissance of education thanks to a combination of working with parents, teachers, staff, community members, and of course, the students.
Parvin Ahmadi
19-year-old Castro Valley percussionist
An unused historical building on A Street, west of Ruby Street may get a new lease on life as a trendy neighborhood cafe if the parcel can be rezoned to allow commercial use.It was one of several items the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory (MAC) Council heard an informational item about the possible development at 1446 A Street at their Monday night land use meeting.
“We were invited for two weeks in August to the Celtic Heritage Festival in Lorient, France. We did six stadium shows at night, and one was actually broadcast on French national TV. That was really exciting,” Mosbaugh says. “We did a bunch of parades through town and ferried to a “Battle of the Bands” competition. It was so much fun.”
see AHMADI on page 4
The Celtic Heritage Festival (Festival Interceltique de Lorient) is an annual event held in Lorient, a seaport town some 310 miles southwest of Paris.
The current building is a large brick two-story structure that was constructed in 1939. Once upon a time, it was a piano store on the ground floor with two residential units on the second story.
The developers are asking to remodel the building, retain the existing masonry, and turn it into a restaurant or cafe with office space on the upper floor and the possibility of a rooftop outdoor dining area.
see MAC on page 7
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a variance to lower the number of required parking spaces.
Mosbaugh began her drumming career at Proctor Elementary School in fourth grade. She continued all the way up through her Castro Valley High School graduation in 2021. During those years she played percussion in the school bands.
see DRUMMER on page 6
MAC member Ken Carbone said the proposal is good but wants further “conversation” about the history of the site.
Her predecessor, Jim Negri stressed academic excellence while coping with financial challenges, making Castro Valley a highly sought-after district that helped the commu-
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“I’ve always believed in listening to students,” Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Superintendent Ahmadi told the Forum. “With each decision my team makes, we ask ourselves what the best thing is we can do for the kids, and we get them involved in the process.”
Shaelyn Mosbaugh just returned from two weeks touring in France with an impressive musical group—the Prince Charles Pipe Band. Sponsored by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco, the band showcases Scottish bagpipes, drums, and of course, kilts.
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The murder of Jenny Lin, 14, in her own home in Castro Valley in 1994 had devastat ed the family and shocked the community. Despite the persistent efforts of the police and the doubled reward of $200,000 for information that would lead to the conviction of the assailant, Jenny’s case to date remains Throughoutunsolved.theseyears of grief and pain, Jenny’s fam ily and the community have worked through her namesake nonprofit to help foster a safer and caring community and to embrace Jenny’s passion for music.Byturning a nightmare around into some positive, re sourceful and inspirational ex perience for the public, Jenny’s parents John and Mei-lian Lin, founders of Jenny Lin Foun dation, received the Jefferson Award in the Bay Area.
For almost three decades, Jenny Lin Foundation has run youth enrichment programs, seminars, fairs, exhibitions, and workshops to educate the public about safety. The Foundation was also instru
As a tribute to Jenny, who was a role model and leader in music and academics, offi cials of the Alameda County designated the Jenny Lin Teen Room in Castro Valley Library in 2010 to inspire the younger generation to spend time reading and studying, and excel in school, just like Jenny hadIndone.addition, the Jenny Lin Foundation launched a safety book project where titles on the subject of safety were donated to various branches of the Alameda County Library. Each year in Castro Valley, where Jenny attended school, the Foundation presents schol arship awards to one promis ing young musician, and one 8th grader with academic & musical achievements. About 30 students in each category have received the accolade since.Additional scholarships are given out at the Foundation’s see AWARD on back page
John and Mei-lian Lin, founders of the Castro Valley-based Jenny Lin Foundation, recently received the prestigious Jefferson Award in the Bay Area.
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By the early 1950s, the rapid growth of the parish made it clear that a larger facility including a school was necessary. However, the church only had $8,000 in the bank and the archbishop would not loan the additional $458,000 needed to build a larger church and a school. Therefore, 400
events are planned to celebrate the 75th and all are welcome. see CHURCH on page 14
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parishioners under the leadership of then-pastor Father Stack took on the task of a $450,000 capital campaign. Our Lady of Grace School on Anita was opened in September of 1955 and the TK-8 school is still a vibrant and integral part of the parish. The current church on Somerset opened in 1957 along with a new convent on Anita.
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The previous church on Anita Avenue, circa 1956.
Wanted Man Caught on Previous Burglary Charge Wednesday, September 7: at 10:13 p.m., deputies arrested a 31-year-old man with no permanent residence as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was stopped for questioning near the intersection of Grove Way and Queen Street. Deputies confirmed his warrant which was related to a previous burglary charge. The man was additionally charged with
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Monday, September 12: at 12:45 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 21-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of supplying a minor with alcohol. The woman was near the Community Center Park on Quail Avenue near Lake Chabot Road when deputies arrived and stopped her for questioning. The woman was taken into custody. The minor was taken home.
But the Church is more than just its buildings. It is people and over the years, thousands have found Our Lady of Grace Church to be a place of faith, hope, love, and community. As author and parishioner Mark Cotta Vaz writes in his upcoming book about the parish:
Sunday Sept. 25, Evening Service 7:00pm Monday Sept. 26, Morning Service 10:00am
With Student Rabbis Sarah Livschitz & Jake Petzold and Cantorial Soloist Janet Pape
Shooting Guns in a Residential Zone Thursday, September 8: at 9:18 p.m., a 60-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of negligent discharge of a weapon in a residential area. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire along Crow Canyon Road near Cold Water Drive and found the man at the address with the gun. However, the man was cited because he was firing the weapon in a manner that could have injured people. Deputies took him into custody.
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Wednesday, September 7: at 7:09 p.m., a 61-year-old woman from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of violating a court-issued restraining order. The woman was spotted within a 100-foot radius of a home on Emerald Court near Gem Avenue. Deputies handcuffed the woman and took her into custody.
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was additionally charged with destroying private property in excess of $400 and violating a court-issued restraining order. Deputies responded to an emergency call about an elder assault at a home on Chloe Court near Jennifer Drive. The man attempted to give chase in his vehicle but was stopped by deputies. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Burglar Tools Monday, August 5: at 9:43 a.m., a 34-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of burglar tools, methamphetamine drugs, and related drug paraphernalia. The man was spotted behind a business on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard when deputies arrived. Deputies took the man into custody.
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Wednesday, September 7: at 12:41 a.m., deputies arrested a 30-year-old woman with no permanent residence on suspicion of possession of illegal drug paraphernalia. The woman was spotted outside a business on Castro Valley Boulevard near Santa Maria Avenue. Deputies found the woman’s stash during questioning and took her into custody.
ur Lady of Grace Parish was established on September 19, 1947. Its first masses were held in a temporary hall on Baker Road and subsequently mass in its newly completed building on Anita Avenue was celebrated on Easter Sunday, 1948.
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possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail.
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“In a spiritual community, one’s life becomes a process of cultivating divine growth, allowing its good fruits to take root and blossom in the world. Like an athlete, we train to run the race, but in the mystery of one mystical body, our spiritual growth is not solely about transforming and disciplining ourselves alone, but in humbly realizing that we cannot prepare for and achieve something as mysterious as eternal life on ourSeveralown.”
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Friday, September 9: at 12:36 p.m., deputies pulled over and arrested a 25-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of evading deputies by driving the wrong way on a street, threatening bodily harm, inflicting pain and suffering on an elderly person, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, and illegal possession of a switchblade knife. The man
Homework Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, Sept. 17
Eden Garden Club meeting will be held at 9:30 am at the Castro Valley United Methodist Church located at 19806 Wisteria Street in Castro Valley. The speaker will be Amos White the Founder and Chief Planting Officer 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 pro gram, there will be a Plant Exchange, Pick A Prize, Penny Pines and Silent Auction. Guests and new members are welcome to join us. Masks are required. Please call 510 397-1268 for further information.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Are new associates freezing you out of their inner circle? Never mind. Put a warm smile on that friendly face of yours, and you’ll soon thaw them all down to size.
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 Se quoians located at 10200 Cull Canyon Road in Castro Valley. These events allow you to network and grow your business and are FREE for members to attend. Non-members pay just $10 to attend mixers. Pre-register in advance to enter a special drawing this night. If you’d like to join the Chamber, contact in advance at: info@castrovalleychamber.com
Tuesday, Sept. 27
You are invited to attend the 33rd Annual Alameda County Teacher of the Year Awards on Thursday, October 6, from 7 to 9 pm at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Bring your colleagues, friends and family to acknowledge 18 inspiring educators at this 33rd annual event honoring teachers throughout Alameda County. Tickets are $15 for adults and free for students. For more information and a link to purchase tickets, please visit: mycvforum.com/events
VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): Watch that penchant for being super judgmental at work. It might create a bad impression with someone whose decisions could determine the course of your career.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Try to be intrigued, not intimidated, by the issues you’re suddenly facing, and you’ll be ahead of the game. Don’t be afraid to demand answers to your questions.
‘Coffee With a Cop’
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): This is a good time for hardworking Bovines to take a break from their hectic on-the-job schedules to bask in the unconditional love and support of friends and family.
College: Getting From Here to There
PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Your wise guidance helps colleagues agree to compromise and move forward. Meanwhile, there are still vital issues you need to deal with in your personal life.
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The Castro Valley Library is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic High School student volunteers, just a few hours a week, for its after-school Homework Assistance Center. If you are interested, please attend our Homework Center Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 am. Sign up for hours and help students tackle their home work, gain valuable experience, and have fun. Contact the library, 510-667-7900 for more information. The library is located at 3600 Norbridge Ave. in Castro Valley.
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 benefits of 529 college savings plans. Please RSVP at: reserveevent?id=10289com/us-en/financial-advisor/rosalyn-antonio/www.edwardjones.orcall(510)886-3636toyourspace.
The California Highway Patrol and the Cas tro Valley Library present Start Smart: Teen Driver Program. The event will be held in person from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Castro Val ley library in the Chabot/Canyon room. CHP officers will discuss traffic collision avoid ance techniques, collision causing factors, driver/parent responsibilities, and seatbelt usage. Additionally, testimonies will be pro vided by officers who have investigated fatal collisions involving teens, and by family members who have lost love ones in traffic collisions. The Start Smart program is a driv er safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 to 19 and their parents/guard ians. A parent/guardian is required to attend the class with their teen. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900 or register online at www.aclibrary.org
Come and join the Castro Valley Eden Area Chamber of Commerce for ‘Coffee with a Cop.’ The Alameda County Sheriff’s office 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.
Ahmadi: RanksCVUSDHigh
CANCER (June 21 - July 22): ETry to be more flexible in dealing with a suddenly difficult situation, whether it’s on the job or at home. Others might have some good points to offer. Listen to them.
September Chamber Mixer
Sunday, Sept. 18
Saturday, Sept. 24
LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): You’ve been your usual busy-bee self, gathering nectar wherever you can find it. But now’s a good time to kick back, relax and just enjoy smelling the roses.
“We are so proud of the work we’ve done to give students the tools they need to succeed,” she said. “Part of that is making sure our facilities are more state of the art. We’re very grateful to the community for stepping up with Measure G and supporting this upgrade process.”These days, CVUSD ranks high based on survey data from the education ranking site Niche.com. Castro Valley is in the 82nd percentile of the Best School Districts in California. Castro Valley also scores ex tremely well (78th percentile) against other “Districts with the Best Teachers in Califor nia” and it scores extremely high (92 percentile) in the cat egory of Most Diverse School District. Ahmadi says this is because she drives her faculty and staff to consistently focus see AHMADI on page 14
Lovers of live band music will enjoy the Sunday concert at Memorial Park when they can hear the Giant Garage Spiders Band and the Sycamore 129 Blues Band play to bene fit FESCO, the Family Shelter in Hayward. The free concert from 1 to 5 pm behind the Hayward Plunge is sponsored by HARD and the Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge 129. Subaru of Hayward is sponsoring the refreshments, so all food purchases and donations will support the homeless family clients FESCO serves. FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) in Hayward has been assisting homeless families with children for more than 35 years, through their shelters, case management and targeted resources. Lawn chairs or blankets are suggested for lawn seating. Alcohol is not allowed in the park, but water and soft drinks will be available. Free parking.
An Asian Indian Journey
Monday, Sept. 26
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continued from front page nity grow even during the financial meltdown in 2008. Ahmadi and the various CVUSD Boards of Trustees have built on that success while weathering the sub sequent housing downturn, massive social changes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also overseen physical changes to the schools through grants and bond measures including Measure G (2016), which asked for $123 million for classroom and facilities upgrades.
Annual Teacher of the Year Awards
Tuesday, Sept. 20
Explore an inclusive collection of stories from Desi (Indian) voices across Silicon Valley. Contribute your unique voice by participating as well. Join us at the Castro Valley Library, located at 3600 Norbridge Ave on Saturday, September 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 Committee, SALIS (India). Learn more at: aclibrary.org and https://tiny.sjsu.edu/desisspeak. These events are free. No registration is required.
Start Smart: Teen Driver Program
Friday, Sept. 23
Eden Garden Club Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 6
Gardening Series: Harvesting Seeds
HOROSCOPE by Salomé © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Pay attention to what you hear in the workplace. You could pick up some hints about possible changes. Meanwhile, a new infusion of creative energy sets in by week’s end.
LEO (July 23 - August 22): You might think you’re not getting the royal treatment you deserve. But, be careful not to become a royal pain by complaining about it. Be patient and allow things to work out.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): That pesky personal situation seems to be improving. But, change comes slowly, so be patient. Expect someone to bring more positive news by week’s end.
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Join Forestr.org at Castro Valley Library 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. We’ll learn about when and how to harvest them and get some hands-on experience. This is the first in a series of workshops focusing on topics to help support successful home gardens. Reservations 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. Automobile parking will be limited at the library for this event. We will be main taining social distancing practices and following all local health precautions and guidelines. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Alameda County Library property. For more information, call the Library at 510-667-7900, or see Events at https://aclibrary.org/location/castro-valley-events/.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Whoa! Ease up on that hectic pace you’ve been putting yourself through. Take time to recharge your energy levels before going at a full gallop again.
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Alameda County Firefighters with Second Grade Teacher Catherine Shoppert and her students.
Local Heroes were honored by Student Paul Huitsing, who read a tribute to the United States Military Service
Patriots Day Assembly was closed by Dr. Al Hearne, Superintendent of Redwood Christian Schools. Dr. Hearne thanked every one who makes the event so memorable, recognized and thanked those who serve, reminded the students to “look around at all our first respond ers who are honoring us today. They do what they do because they want to help make the world a better place” and they should go up to them and thank them for helping to keep them
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September 11th changed our lives forever. On the 21th Anniversary of 9/11, the Redwood Christian Schools community (RCS) once again gathered to remember and rec ognize the sacrifice of the First Responders and their families paid on 9/11, as well as those lives lost since then.
Students are taught to honor First Responders (law enforce ment, fire and EMTs) as well as those who serve or have served in our Armed Forces. This is not taught passively, but with the purpose to ensure that our students remember that their lives are safer due to the sacrifices of those who serveTheus.program began with the color guard from the CV Veteran’s of Foreign Wars presenting the flags. Leading the Pledge to the American Flag was Maya Mekonnen, and the Christian Flag was Caden Hu. Leading the Pledge to the Bible was Sarah Choi, and Hudson Kahn in prayer. Mrs. Conley led everyone in singing our National Anthem.
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Coast Guard) and recognized all present for their military, active and veterans, and First Responders for their service.
Members and student Joshua Redemer read a tribute to Firefighters, and student Madison Jones, daughter of Oakland Police Officer Tony Jones, read a tribute to those who serve in law enforcement. Mrs. Conley led everyone present singing God Bless America.The2022
us, and those to serve us today.
After the chapel, the honor ees – veterans and those cur rently serving in our Military as well as First Responders – remained and shared time by visiting with the students in the parking lot. Students were ex cited to sit on Oakland Police Department motorcycles (and receive their own badge), sit in an Alameda County Sheriff car, get an up close look at an Alameda County Fire Engine see RCS on page 6
The poem “Take A Moment” by Joanna Fuchs was recited by the third grade classes, bringing focus onto everyone who has and is protecting each of us. “Thank You for Your Service” composed by RCS Music Teacher Beverly Mayne was sung showing continued appreciation for those who protect and serve us.
Mrs. Conley reminded all present why it was so import ant to always remember those who sacrificed their lives for
Dr.safe.Hearne stated “My prayer today is that we end the rhetoric and instead enter back into community, into dialogue, where we work together to solve problems and work, with God’s help, to make this the best possible place for all Americans to live, on this side of Heaven.” Superintendent Hearne then prayed for our First Responders and those who serve in the military.
Third Grade Teacher Lynn Conley and her students with CHP Public Information Officer Dan Jacowitz and Officer Garnner Schwartz.
ast Friday, September 9, Redwood Christian Schools held their annual Patriots Day Assembly, “Remembering Our Heroes,” dedicated to remembering the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on our country.
Law enforcement officers from the Oakland Police De partment where Mrs. Conley’s brother, Will, served, as well as the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, the Castro Valley Cal ifornia Highway Patrol office, the Alameda County Fire Department and Royal Ambu lance also attended and were recognized for their dedication and service to our community.
Mrs. Lynn Conley led her and Mrs. Laura Vanegas’ third grade classes, in honoring not only our military and those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001, but also First Responders, who risk their lives daily. Mrs. Conley’s brother, Will Seuis, died while serving as an Oakland Police Officer in 2004. Officer Seuis graduated from Redwood Christian High School in 1984.
All of the military branches were represented (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and
RCS Celebrates First Responders, Military, Remembers 9/11
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The leadership of Redwood Christian Schools uses every opportunity to “instill a Spirit of Patriotism” (one of our Core Values) by fostering a Love for our Great Country, remembering those who have
More info on the Band can be found at pcpb.org.
Band. This is the 12th year that HARD and the Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge 129 have collaborated on this popular music series. Subaru of Hayward is sponsoring the refreshments, so all food pur chases and donations will go to support the homeless families
of the meal, he gives a sales pitch about a program that he is selling. The meal cost about $800 while the program he was selling was $5,000. In a group of 12, he knew he could get four sales. So, if you do the math, he spends $800 to make $20,000. How many of you would make that investment? How many times would you make that investment?
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Drummer: Prince Charles Pipe Band
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She joined the Prince Charles Pipe Band seven years ago, in sixth grade. During those years the band has been growing and adding more young people. Bagpipes are not taught in most school music programs, so bands like these offer opportunities to learn.“Iwould encourage people to look into pipe bands,” says Mosbaugh, who plays the snare drum. “It’s fun and you get to meet a lot of great people. There are tons of pipe bands all over California.”
with children for more than 35 years. FESCO is grateful for the spotlight that this concert shines on the needs of home less families and FESCO’s program to meet those needs. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for lawn seating. No alcohol is allowed in the park, but water and soft drinks will be available. There’s free parking, and a nearby play ground and creek hiking trail provide other diversions.
place solo for Mosbaugh. When she’s not drumming, Mosbaugh is enrolled at Foot hill College in Los Altos Hills.
In addition to the festival in France, the Prince Charles Pipe Band has marched in our Rowell Ranch Rodeo parade. And over the Labor Day week end, they played at the popular Scottish Highland Gathering and Games at the Alameda CountyTherefairgrounds.theytookfirst place in their division and scored first in every category. Several members placed in their solo competitions, including a third-
made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live in the Greatest Country on Earth, as well as those who serve us every day as our First bothandshowThewasmakestatedtaryRedwoodResponders.ChristianElemenPrincipalMeganSinisi“Ourstudentsalwaysmeproudandtodayexceptionalineveryway.respecttheycontinuetoforourFirstRespondersmiliaryservicemembers,pastandpresent,isso
As tionedmenabove, a scarcity mind set focuses on what’s missing or what you can lose. Let’s
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Scarcity vs. Abundance: How Mindset Affects Your Vision
ast week, I shared the parable about the four blind men and the elephant. The idea behind the parable was that we should take a step back and look at the bigger picture whenever possi ble, for ourselves, and for other people. Over the next few articles, I’m going to talk about what influences our ability to see the bigger picture. Today, I’m going to discuss a scarcity mindset versus an abundance mindset, and how that affects yourDovision.youremember when I said where focus goes, energy flows? Well, your focus is influenced by your mindset, which is basically the things you think about most often. So if you have a scarcity mindset, you tend to focus on what you might lose in your life, while an abundance mindset tends to see more opportunities. It’s a simplified explanation, but it’ll work for today’s conversation.
special. And their parents and other family members did not hesitate to participate in every aspect of the chapel and parking lot activities modeling for their kids Love of Country and appreciation for everyone in uniform or who have served us. Teaching Love of Country and admiration of First Re sponders is the responsibility of all of us. The entire chapel and post-chapel activities truly blessed everyone present.”
Now, I do want to empha size, that this isn’t (necessarily) an article about making more money. Money is easy to calculate, therefore easier see KOO on back page
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I recently attended a busi ness training where I learned about a sales strategy from a highly successful businessper son. He invites 12 people to lunch at a nice restaurant and pays for the meal. At the end
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RCS: To ‘Instill a Spirit of Patriotism’
Supporters of FESCO, the local shelter for homeless families, will have a treat this Sunday when the Concert in the Park Series in Hayward benefits
say you want to buy a laptop; the scarcity mindset focuses on how much it costs and if it’s worth the hours of work you put in to afford it. If you’re considering going to an event, you think about whether it would be a waste of time and/ or Comparemoney. that to an abun dance mindset, which looks at opportunity and gain. That laptop is now about how much more productive you become. Going to an event becomes a great networking opportunity that brings in money and op portunities for the future.
The Prince Charles Pipe Band, sponsored by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco, is dedicated to teaching youth and promoting excellence in the art of Scottish bagpiping and drumming.They have the longest-running active youth piping & drumming instructional program on the West Coast.
The Prince Charles Pipe Band began in 1967, to train young pipers and drummers in the Bay Area.
MusicFESCO.loverscan get in a free afternoon of live band music from 1 to 5 pm on Sunday, Sept. 18 at Memorial Park behind the Hayward Plunge. The featured bands are the Giant Garage Spiders and the Sycamore 129 Blues
“I looked around locally and found out that they have an excellent two-year veterinary technician program. I stack my classes, so I only have to drive over there two days a week,” sheThesays.Prince Charles Pipe Band is the longest-running active instructional youth pipe and drum band on the west coast.
By Kevin Koo SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
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FESCOserves.(Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) is a Hay ward non-profit that has been assisting homeless families
Castro Valley Forum Editor Michael Singer (right) moderated a debate between the two candidates for State Assembly District 20: Liz Ortega (center) and Shawn Kumagai (left). The debate, sponsored by the Castro Valley & Eden Area Chamber of Commerce, allowed each candidate a chance to share with voters their perspectives on improving Castro Valley and beyond. Topics covered included mental health Sacramento.
This would mean the new proposed development would need a total of 52 parking spac es—a number required under a parking space policy that county staff called “outdated.” The developers are asking for a variance to have just 18 spaces.
MAC member Chuck Moore agreed that a café would be nice for the neighbor hood but said that the parking situation required further discussion.“Parking guidelines might be outdated, but until they are revised, they are our guide lines,” said Moore.
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The 60-acre quarry site is currently privately-owned, and it abuts Lake Chabot parkland. EBMUD proposes to acquire see MAC on page 10
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Kumagai, Ortega Debate For Assembly District 20
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MAC: Issue Of Parking
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Neko, a Seal Point Siamese went missing September 4 from our home on Brittany Court, Castro Valley. He and his brother, Scooter are two years old, both indoor cats have been part of our family since birth, and inseparable. In these days of Neko’s absence Scooter wanders aimlessly through our home, crying for his brother, spending time at the windows hoping for his return. Neko and Scooter in the photo. We are reaching out for anyone who might have taken him in and will return him to us. Please call: 510-538-4018.
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A potential hiccup prevent ing the café from opening could be the parking. Current regulations dictate a certain number of parking spaces per size of the building and its use. Right now, one parking space is required for every 60 square feet of floor area for restau rants and one parking space is required for every 250 square feet of floor space for offices.
The MAC also expressed a preference for a local business, rather than a chain, to occupy the spot. The matter now goes back to the county Planning Department, with the rezoning to be discussed again in the future.Also at Monday night’s meeting, the MAC received preliminary background info on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) which would allow an agriculturally zoned parcel at 13575 Lake Chabot Road (near Bay-O-Vista Swim Club) to be filled with trench soils that were created when the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) replaced pipelines.
Huge Turnout at 2022 Fall Festival
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tion, but a sizeable number of older Bay Area homes have limited or no insulation. A certified and licensed insulation contractor can provide an assessment along with recommendations to bring the home up to current standards. For homes with flat roofs, the best insulation may be a foam roof.
he recent heat wave has provided ample evidence that many California homes are not equipped to deal with extreme weather. Single pane windows, improper insulation and poor sealing around doors and windows all combine to allow heat or cold to permeate a home. As extreme weather grows in frequency, the strain on California’s electrical grid is becoming critical.With winter approaching, the same issues that produce overheated interiors during hot spells contribute to cold homes as thermometers dip. We recommend that homeowners begin preparing now, especially since we have been enduring supply chain shortages and a lack of labor to install glazing.dowstemperatures:lesstionsupgrades.weather-relatedThefollowingaresugges-formakingyourhomesusceptibletoextremeReplacesingle-panewin-withnewmulti-pane
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be able to plant it, pot and all. Before planting, cut a few holes in the pot’s side, and remove the pot rim and any portion of the pot that sticks above the soil. This aids in the decomposition of the pot. It takes about six months for the pot to disintegrate. Paper pulp pots are available at most garden centers or online.
As the weather continues to morph, we recommend homeowners take the necessary steps to effectively control the climate inside their homes in a way that also lessens the load on California’s infrastructure.
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I have a six-foot tall Iceberg rose that needs to move to accommodate a new deck. The problem is that I’m unsure where I’d like it to end up. Can I plant it in a temporary container, or does it need to go into the ground?
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Older furnaces and A/C units are typically very inefficient. New units not only provide energy savings, they heat and cool better as well. Smart thermometers can more effectively regulate things for peak efficiency.
Since heat transfers from hot areas to colder zones, in extreme heat, hot air migrates to the interior of a property, increasing the interior temperature. In reverse, when it is cold outside, heat from the interior radiates towards the exterior, causing heat loss in the home and producing drafts. Exterior doors should have effective weather stripping and windows should be caulked inside and out to eliminate the migration of air in either direction.
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ated while the insects feed on plants. It coats the foliage and everything else below where the insects are feeding. Aphids, Mealybug, and Mites all produce honeydew, but I think Scale is your problem. There are many different types of Scale insects, but I believe you have Kuno Scale. Kuno Scale attacks flowering and fruiting plums as well as Pyracanthas, Crabapples, and Citrus. The adult Kuno Scale is a large, dark maroon or burgundy round pea or pearl-like structure that attaches itself to the stems and branches. They easily blend with dark-colored bark and go undetected. In the spring, you will notice white streaks on the stems and branches. These are the juvenile Scale that matures into adults during the summer. This year the Black Sooty Mold will disappear from the leaves when the tree goes dormant, and the leaves drop off. You prevent it from reappearing next year by killing the Kuno Scale. Right now, I would spray the tree with Horticultural Oil and follow up during December and January with a Dormant Spray. The dead Scale will not fall off the tree. By puncturing several of them, you can tell if they are dead or alive. The dad Scale should crumble. Also, any fruit covered by the Black Sooty Mold is edible. Just wash it off.
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Newer windows have an inert glass between the panes that acts as an insulating barrier, Additionally, they can be ordered with UV coatings that effectively limit the amount of harmful light entering a home.Weatherstrip doors and seal windows.Olderdoors and windows often let significant amounts of exterior air into a home.
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Sure, you can move your Iceberg rose to a temporary location at this time of the year. But I would do so when the temperatures are over ninety degrees. It can be put in a temporary container, planted directly into the ground, and then transplanted again. Roses are very resilient. It would help if you pruned it back thirty to forty percent to compensate for the root lost. Personally, I’d put it in a temporary container. The Paper pulp pot works very well for this task. They are inexpensive and biodegradable. When you have decided on its new home, you’ll
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By Buzz Bertolero The Dirt Gardener
While all modern homes are made with adequate insulation, older homes were not. Attempts may have been made over the years to add insula-
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[4 BD - 2,232 SF - 1993
27707 Coronado Way 94545:
158 Warwick Avenue 94577: $1,080,000 [4 BD - 2,316 SF - 1920
5455 Greenridge Road 94552: $2,000,000 [4 BD - 1,781 SF - 1960
3651 Pinon Canyon Court #44718 94552: $880,000 [2 BD - 1,258
Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available
$718,000 [3 BD - 1,040 SF - 1954
[3 BD - 1,241 SF - 1952
$1,210,000 [3 BD - 1,570 SF - 1962
SAN LEANDRO
505 Dowling Boulevard 94577: $1,130,000 [3 BD - 1,646 SF - 1927 285 Stoakes Avenue 94577: $1,200,000 [5 BD - 2,766 SF - 1922
22557 Byron Street 94541:
$1,450,000 [4 BD - 2,871 SF - 1994
21103 Gary Drive #219e 94546: $639,500 [3 BD - 1,354 SF - 1993
Plant all of the winter-flowering annuals including alyssums, baby’s breath, bachelor’s buttons, calendulas, companulas, cyclamens, primroses, snapdragons, stock and others. Sprinkle wildflower seeds and California poppies. Bait for snails.
21314 Gary Drive #304 94546: $580,000 [2 BD - 1,100 SF - 1991
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15352 Laverne Drive 94579: $1,090,000 [3 BD - 1,107 SF - 1956
$1,680,000 [2,248 SF - 1981
Total: 14 – Average Price: $869,964 High: $1,200,000 – Low: $450,500
4874 Proctor Road 94546:
339 Napoleon Drive 94577: $735,000 [3 BD - 1,209 SF - 2000
HAYWARD
19036 Center Street 94546:
26730 Gading Road 94544: $650,000 [2 BD - 1,444 SF - 1930
$730,000 [2 BD - 855 SF - 1949 27126 Capri Avenue 94545: $799,000 [2 BD - 1,646 SF - 1957
$835,000 [3 BD - 1,520 SF - 1946 1943 E Street 94541: $875,000 [2 BD - 1,338 SF - 1930
Vegetables
Before planting vegetable or flower beds this fall, you might want to add compost or organic mulch to the soil. It the soil is a good clay loam, dig in a 2- to 3-inch layer. For heavier clay soil, add about twice that amount. A cubic yard (27 cubic feet) of mulch covers 108 square feet when applie2d at a depth of 3 inches. A 2-cubic-foot bag covers 8 squre feet 3 inches deep.
25104 Angelina Lane #22 94544:
$710,000 [3 BD - 1,119 SF - 1955
High: $2,000,000 – Low: $587,500
21463$830,000Orange Avenue 94546: $861,000 [2 BD - 1,022 SF - 1943
$1,170,000 [3 BD - 1,270 SF - 1954
Total: 3 – Average Price: $824,666 High: $850,000 – Low: $775,000
2505 Miramar Avenue #113 94546: $587,500 [2 BD - 936 SF - 1988 21136 Dawe Avenue 94546:
19423 Vaughn Avenue 94546:
15278 Hardin Street 94579: $840,000
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14671 Midland Road 94578: $765,500 [2 BD - 1,152 SF - 1968
Homes
[3 BD - 1,094 SF - 1953
1783 143rd Avenue 94578: $837,000
[2 BD - 973 SF - 1946
18482 Dominic Lane 94546:
364 Lorraine Boulevard 94577: $810,000 [2 BD - 1,140 SF - 1941
193721996Brusk Court 94546: $890,000 [2 BD - 853 SF - 1952
$880,000 [3 BD - 1,831 SF - 1991 21250 Birch Street 94541: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,951 SF - 1946 30674 Prestwick Avenue 94544: $975,000 [3 BD - 1,419 SF - 1955 28034 El Portal Drive 94542: $1,350,000 [3 BD - 2,552 SF - 1974 3627 Roxbury Lane 94542: $1,580,000 [3 BD - 3,259 SF - 1983 3652 Oakes Drive 94542: $1,700,000 [3 BD - 2,765 SF - 1965 26520 Fairview Avenue #1 94542: $1,770,000 [2 BD - 1,640 SF - ]
Flowers
357 Belleview Drive 94577: $742,500 [2 BD - 877 SF - 1941
2784 Jennifer Drive 94546:
14664 Midland Road 94578: $975,000
3146 Barlow Drive 94546: $970,000 [3 BD - 1,020 SF - 1951
Vegetables that tolerate light frosts and temperatures in the upper 20s will extend the growing season and provide fresh produce when other vegetable plants are justing sitting around in the cold. These include beets, Chinese and savoy-leaf cabbages, collards, kale, butterhead and romaine lettuces, flat-leaf parsley, radishes, turnips, savoy-leafed spinaches and Swiss chard. Sow or transplant two to three times the amount you would use for spring harvest because these over-wintering cros grow very slowly. You’ll harvest only a small crop from each plant.
RECENT HOME SALES
Mulching the Soil
Total: 18 – Average Price: $954,277
14441 Flagship Street #164 94577: $450,500 [2 BD - 1,346 SF - 1984 964 Joaquin Avenue #U-3 94577: $699,000 [3 BD - 1,390 SF - 1980
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26207 Cascade Street 94544:
2008 Altamont Road 94578: $825,000
2548 Titan Way 94546: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,768 SF - 1961
$715,000 [2 BD - 1,274 SF - 2002
High: $1,770,000 – Low: $580,000
$1,213,500 [3 BD - 1,245 SF - 1954
Total: 15 – Average Price: $1,152,800
SF -
608 Atherton Place 94541: $720,500 [3 BD - 1,224 SF - 1997
17349 Via Alamitos 94580: $775,000 [4 BD - 1,157 SF - 1948 15823 Paseo Largavista 94580: $849,000 [3 BD - 1,345 SF - 1944 16170 Via Karl 94580: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,196 SF - 1955
22816 Arnold Court 94541:
17713 Chateau Court 94552:
$1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,749 SF - 1954
$1,600,000 [2,592 SF - 1952
SAN LORENZO
4959 Kathleen Avenue 94546:
22991 Valley View Drive 94541:
Additionally, the MAC unanimously approved a CUP that allows the continued operation of an existing cell phone tower on private property in the agriculturally zoned area at 10410 Crow Canyon Road along Bolinas Creek. Verizon will continue to operate the wireless telecommunication facility, which has been authorized under various operators at the location sinceCounty1989.staff
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continued from page 7 the site and fill it with soil, then eventually restore the property over a period of several years to create an open space for recreation.
Also, of note—in the open public comment section of the meeting, Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) Director Peter Rosen let everyone know that Fairmont Terrace Park (2103 Manchester Road) recently reopened after renovations. The park has been expanded and facilities have been upgraded. Rosen said that HARD eventually hopes the park will connect to local trails and Lake Chabot.
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An ordinance banning the use of tools safely used in agriculture, equestrian, ranch ing and rodeo activities has been introduced by the Alameda County Board of Supervi sors. Those of us in agriculture know first hand the enormous amount of attention and handling that is involved in taking care of our animals and why the proposed ordinance will do more harm than good.
Though people of all income levels are being audited less often due to the dwindling Internal Revenue Service workforce, the leg islation will offer the agency additional fund ing for new hires. As David Siegel mentioned in his letter, this will likely lead to additional auditing of wealthier individuals. Howev er, they will not be the primary targets for inspection. According to a 3/9/22 CBS news report, the “IRS audits the poor at 5 times the rate as everyone else, analysis finds”
ing, equestrian and rodeo in our County don’t always do a very good job of telling our story. We’re often stepped on by others who think they know more about our way of life and how to handle livestock than those of us who do it every day. We care about all of our animals and always make sure their welfare is our first consideration. Please help us encourage the Supervisors to listen to us, and their own committees of experts.
Church: Events to Celebrate 75 Years
The Inflation Reduction Act in retrospect is not going to focus on the wealthy elites. It will instead prey upon the lower-middle classes.
I can remember when the term “Pro gressive” meant moving forward, making progress. Now, as Mr. Morales pointed out, it’s either you go along with everything we, alleged progressives, say or you will be labels a “racist” “homopohobe” or even a “semi-facist” as President Biden blurted out only to have his press secretary walk back what he said (which has happened far too often with this president).
Ahmadi: ‘All Means All’ for Students
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The Board of Supervisors has taken it upon themselves to develop new policy without any input from veterinarians, animal owners, ranchers and other industry experts. They haven’t even asked the committees of experts they appointed for this very purpose, including their MAC and Ag committees, to review the proposed policy. It has just been put on the agenda for a vote at their Septem ber 20 meeting without any expert input. Those of us involved in agriculture, ranch
School, and Castro Valley Virtual Academy.
at 6 PM. Candidates for the DA runoff election are Pamela Price and Terry Wiley. The Board of Supervisors (BOS) District 3 candidate forum will be held at 7 PM. Candidates for the BOS District 3 runoff election are Lena Tam and RebeccaRegistrationKaplan.is required for these Candidate Forums. After registering, you will receive a
Asaid.hmadi has 23 years of education experience including five years as superintendent at Pleasanton Unified and four at Fremont Unified. She holds a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State, a master’s in Teaching from National Louis University in Chicago, and a master’s in Educational Lead ership from St. Mary’s College of ICalifornia.twasherown experience as an exchange student who did not speak English that she said helped her foster program changes to allow for alternative methods of learning.
The League of Women Vot ers Alameda County will be conducting two free candidate forums featuring candidates for Alameda County District Attorney, and Board of Super visors District 3, on Monday, September 19, 2022. The meetings will be held virtually overTheZoom.District Attorney (DC) Candidate Forum will be held
Poorer communities lack the financial and legal resources to defend themselves in the face of any audit. Wealthier people, however,
LETTERS:MOREPAGE15 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must include writer’s first and last names, phone number, city of residence, and must be under 300 words. The Forum does not print unsigned or anonymous letters. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. Send Letters to the Editor by email: filesforforum@gmail.com
Rodeo Ordinance: More Harm Than Good
have access to the better tax/legal consultants to exploit tax loopholes and reduce additional IOUs.Itbecomes blatantly clear why Biden, at one time, proposed legislation to monitor bank accounts over $600. The administration claims that the lower $600 threshold prevents the af fluent from dividing their money into multiple accounts to avoid potential IRS tracking. The obvious ramification is that it conveniently gives the IRS an excuse to also examine bank accounts of impoverished individuals. Though there might not be analyses of every single transaction made, it still increases overall scru tiny of the poorer classes’ finances.
–Wing Yun Ho, Castro Valley
I concur with Keith Larson’s letter about the Inflation Reduction Act’s impending harm to the lower to middle class, and I wish to expound on the additional deleterious effects of this bill.
“I got choked up at the high school graduation this past summer when I walked by our walls where students announced what they would do after leaving Castro Valley,” Ahmadi said adding that CVHS students collec tively received $500,000 in scholarships this year. “These students give me such hope. I was so impressed when I realized the sheer number of different types of universities, colleges, trade schools, and other programs our students were embarking on. These are the students who endured through COVID, and they are
all blazing their own path to success.”
District demographics enrolled included nearly a third Asian (28.9%) with Hispanic or Latino being the second largest identified group (23.9%). White students make up just more than a fifth (21.4%) of the district population and there is a growing number of students who classify themselves as having two or more races (14.6%).Thestudent population is also peppered with those seeking specific help. Some 9.4% receive special education series, while 13% are Eng lish Language Learners. An additional 22% of the students in Castro Valley qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, a program that even continued during the COVID shutdown.
• Supervisor Nate Miley - District 4: (510) 272-6694 / NMD4@acgov.org
• Supervisor Keith Carson - District 5: (510) 272-6695 / kcarson@acgov.org
If this policy is allowed to go forward, we will lose the very tools such as spurs, flank straps and tied ropes that help us do our jobs safely. Jeopardizing the welfare of the animals and riders/handlers alike.
• Supervisor Dave Brown - District 3: (510) 272-6693 / dave.brown@acgov.org
“Our district promises, that all students receive equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities. Our other promise is that ‘All means all,’” she
“We are proud to have been a part of Castro Valley for 75 years and we welcome the larger community to join us in celebrating,” says 75th-an niversary chair, Michael Gonzalez.OnSeptember 17, there will be a ravioli dinner provided by Branch #343 of the Italian Catholic Federation and on
The lion’s share of Cas tro Valley’s funding for the schools (97.5%) comes from the State of California ($126.5 million) with an additional $2.5 million coming from fed eral funding and $700 thou sand coming from other local sources. The district spends 84% of its budget ($102.4 million) on its personnel with the rest $19.6 million allocated for “other expenditures” such as books, programs, and other items.Ahmadi was recently elect ed president of the Association of California School Admin istrators (ACSA) Superintend ency Council. She also is a member of the Castro Valley Rotary and Castro Valley Women’s Club.
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Inflation Reduction Act’s Impending Harm
Sad, that we all cannot have our own opin ion. Even more sad that it seems we must all be grouped together, or else. But, that’s the road “progressives” have lead us down.
continued from page 4 on equity and commit to closing the opportunity gap and improving the educational outcomes for all students.
• Supervisor Richard Valle - District 2: (510) 272-6692 / Richard.valle@acgov.org
–Charles Scott, Castro Valley
Sad We Cannot Have Our Own Opinions
Much of that success comes from relying on input from parents and students. Ahmadi hosts a District Student Lead ership Alliance made up of about 20-23 students. For the last seven years, students have shared their successes and their challenges with the learning environment in Castro Valley Schools. The group works with Ahmadi and key District staff on suggestions for creating new policies. Among the sugges tions were a full-time tutoring program named PAPER, changes to the grading policy during COVID, and adjust ments to the school dress code to make it more equitable and inclusive.Ahmadi says student feedback was also helpful in providing support services for the Wellness Center programs at the high school and middle schools. The district changed the process so students can access the Wellness Center without embarrassment or red tape.The district is comprised of 9,277 students which is broken down into 4,150 distributed throughout the nine elementary schools, some 2,088 middle school students in attendance at one of the district’s two middle schools, and 3,039 high school students at Castro Valley High School with a small subset of those students at Redwood High School. Ahmadi also oversees Alma Preschool, Roy Johnson Adult Transition program, Castro Valley Adult
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• Supervisor David Haubert - District 1: (510) 272-6691 / david.haubert@acgov.org
Progress? I think not.
September 18, there will be a Fiesta Mexicana lunch provid ed by the Hispanic Community of OLG following the 12:00 bilingual mass with the bishop. Tickets can be purchased by calling the parish office at 510537-0806.OnSeptember 24 there will be a small car show and a live concert featuring the Rev Tones and the Night Owls.
Admission is free and food and drinks can be purchased on site. On September 25, a Fam ily Fun Day is planned from 10 am to 3 pm with carnival games, food, and fun. Food and drink and wristbands for the games can be purchased on-site.
–Russ Fields
Oh my goodness where to begin the latest letter writer in last week’s Forum? It must be difficult to be so angry at so many different groups at the same time in the name of... actually I couldn’t tell what he was in favor of. And I can’t really address all of his points in just 300 words but I can explain “Question is, who paid to have these signs of assumption (We Believe) printed and distributed all over town? The answer to the first part is that I paid for them. I saw a similar poster by the artist at an event in Oakland and I contacted them about purchasing some for friends in Castro Valley. It was extraordinarily popular, and to cover the demand I kept ordering more, hundreds at a time. The answer to “who distributed them?” is that distribution wasn’t necessary. Everyone who has one at their home or at their business picked up their own poster. They wanted them displayed so that their neighbors and customers know that the people in that home or business feel a certain way about certain issues. They are the “WE” referenced in the poster. And finally, the author’s last point about excluding one group. True enough, we excluded those that dislike diversity, those that embrace toxic masculinity, science deniers, xenophobes, homophobes and whiny persecution-complex anger filled loons. Go make your own poster to cover those things. You have our permission to use the word “WE” on the poster of what you and people like you believe, we won’t get butt hurt. We just won’t put that poster in our window. To everyone else, I still have quite a few of the “We Believe” posters available, if you want one for your home or business, you can easily find me on social media.
–Bill Danenhower, Castro Valley
Manny Morales, there is a simple reason you see so many Black Lives Matters posters and rainbow flags around town: there’s widespread support for these valued members of our community. These banners are small but meaningful gestures
–Travis Reitter, Castro Valley
Since 1965
placed prominently in an effort to counter messages of hate and vitriol. It’s no grand conspiracy. There’s just a lot more love than hate in Castro Valley.
Jess C. Spencer
She greatly enjoyed living internationally (Sweden and England), and in Harvard and Boston, MA, while accompanying Ned on research sabbatical leaves. In retirement years trips with Ned to Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Scotland, and Portugal and Spain were wonderful and treasured.
Throughout her life Carol was passionate about showing others caring, kindness and interests in the world about her. Professionally she was a health educator at Planned Parenthood in Hayward and San Francisco, a science teacher at Shady Grove High School, a health educator at Chabot College, and a human sexuality lecturer at California State University Hayward.
Carol E. Lyke passed away peacefully as she wished, in the comfort of her home and in the care and presence of her husband Ned and daughter Ann.
Carol Elizabeth Lyke
This joke comes from Netherlands:
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Q. What is person called who speaks three or more languages?
Editor,Congratulations to the Castro Valley Unified School District for instituting bilingual Spanish/English educational program at kindergarten level. Parents who enroll children who are native speakers one of those languages should receive praise, also. The present system of a fifty minute class once a day starting around eleven years of age does not produce very many fluent speak-
Q. What is a person called who speaks two languages?
A. Bi-lingual.
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Born in Oakdale, Nebraska on September 6, 1918, to Otha and Alma Drake, he passed away September 1, 2022, peacefully with his son and daughter-inlaw by his side, just 5 days shy of his 104th birthday. After graduating high school, the “dust bowl” in the Midwest drove his family (via a Model T) to the San Francisco Bay Area where they settled in Oakland then moved to Castro Valley, California. Ken was trained to be a cabinet maker and worked at various shops in the East Bay. Ken met Dorothy, who predeceased him in 1965, and they married October, 1941. Ken joined the Army in November 1941, just before Pearl Harbor and served in the Pacific until he was discharged in October 1945. Their first son, Russell was born April 1945, followed by their second son Ronald, in October 1947 Ron also predeceased Ken, in June 2010. Ken built their home on Almond Rd in Castro Valley and worked as a civilian at the Public Works Center on the Alameda Naval Air Base for over 30 years before retiring. Ken met a widower, Elizabeth “Betty” from San Lorenzo and they married July 1966. Eventually, they sold their homes and moved full time to Lincoln, CA where Ken enjoyed wood working in his garage and line dancing with the ladies at the clubhouse 5 days a week. At the age of 97, Ken broke his hip, he and Betty decided it was best to move to an assisted living center in Auburn. When Betty passed in July 2020, Ken moved back to Castro Valley where he could be close to his son and family. Ken returned to Almond Road, living at the Almond Road Senior Estates care facility. We will greatly miss the man who loved to dance, woodwork, water ski, garden, fish and enjoy family gatherings. Ken is survived by his son, Russell (Hilary), step-children Jim (Ronda), Darlene, Tom (Kathy), Jack (Linda) and Cheryl (Bruce) along with 17 grandchildren, Tom (Milinda), Angela (Scott), Trisha (Doug), Brian (Heather), Erin, James (Teresa), Ed (Billie), Michelle, David, Lori (Jeff), Scott, Mike (Lucy), Matt, Troy (Julie), Janice, Demitra (Drew), Blake and 33 Great-Grandchildren and 14 Great-Great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews who loved Ken and will miss him Servicesdearly.will be held at the Chapel of the Chimes, Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA on September 15, 2022, at 12:00pm, internment to follow at 1:45pm.
Carol and her family request that, if desired, contributions in her memory might be made to the Friends of the Castro Valley Library, Planned Parenthood, Canine Companions for Independence and similar organizations committed to the well-being of all members of our communities.
Carol was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and after residing in Wichita, Kansas, graduated from East High School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Volunteering in the community was a commitment she loved: Girls Inc. of San Leandro, the clinics of Planned Parenthood, MayaWorks, and for the past 16 years with the Friends of the Castro Valley Library. Carol loved reading, hiking and birdwatching, gardening, and researching the complex geneology of her families. She was a gourmet cook extra-ordinaire and co-founder of the Sunset group of food enthusiasts and life-long friends that still exists after 35 years.
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She enjoyed reading, gardening, her two Sealpoint Siamese cats and classic cars.
Per Pats wishes there will be no funeral services. For her Memorial Service on Saturday October 15,2022 please contact Mark at mark.christensen27@yahoo.com
Kenneth O. Drake
ers. In fact, in my 86 years, I’ve never met one. What we have presently is way too little way too late. I’m always amazed at the number of fluent English speakers in Europe and Asia. They start their kids learning another language, usually English, in their countries’ equivalent of preschool or kindergarten.
Pat will be dearly missed by her surviving niece Lillian Christensen, great niece Katherine Christensen and two nephews William and Mark Christensen
Q. What is a person called who speaks just one language? A. American.
Patricia Mae Christensen
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Ned and Ann would particularly like to acknowledge the compassionate, kind and loving care provided by Hospice of Kaiser Permanente, and to those friends so important to Carol over the final months of her life as she dealt with the lymphoma with grace, dignity and love.
–Billy Bradford, Castro Valley
Response to ‘All Means All’ Letter Published Last Week
Congratulations to CVUSD!
Ever a Badger, Carol earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Zoology at the University of Wisconsin. A mutual love of the natural world (especially birds and flowers), classical music, science (bioluminescent sea pansies!), and a well-placed snowball attracted her to Ned, a fellow student at UW. Following a whirl-wind courtship and marriage, Carol and Ned graduated with advanced degrees and came to California to begin their life-long service to students at all levels of education.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 1 PM. The service will also be live streamed via Zoom. Persons wishing to attend in person or online may request details by emailing “carelly@comcast.net”.
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Patricia Christensen of San Leandro, born and raised in Oakland passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022 at the age of Pat90.was retired from a distinguished 36 year career in elementary education with the Oakland Unified School District, Pat taught at Franklin and Kaiser elementary schools and was a reading specialist at Lockwood and E. Morris Cox Schools.
At Cox, she went on to become curriculum assistant and vice Principal, and then she was appointed principal of Anthony Chabot Elementary.
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Carol was the daughter of Thomas A. Moir and Elizabeth L. Lucore, who in addition to her brother Tom, predeceased her. She is survived by her husband of sixty years Edward (Ned) B. Lyke, her daughter Ann E. Lyke, son Gregory A. Lyke, his wife Colleen, and three grandchildren, Ian, Max and Maureen.
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‘Afternoon Heat”: An Acrylic-based Collage by Azar Vaghefi, a Castro Valley resident who teaches class es at Redwood Studio adjacent to the Adobe.
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people. You can have someone who is abundant in money, but scarce in relationships or someone else who is abundant physically, but scarce spiritu ally.The thing to realize is if there’s an area of your life that isn’t working how you want it to, you are likely to have some form of scarcity mindset around that domain.
Dylan Irby is our Athlete of the Week. This 6’2,” 175-pound Senior plays at both Tight End and Linebacker positions for the Castro Valley High School Varsity Football team. In addition to football, Irby also wrestles and runs track. Recently, No. 48 been strong on the Trojan’s defensive unit, giving opposing quarterbacks a lot of turf to chew on, as he is evident here in this photo against the Dublin Gaels earlier this month. The team will be at Berkeley High School next week. Their next home game is October 14 against James Logan.
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The Jefferson Awards for Public Service, the most pres tigious and longest-standing public service awards in the United States, honor “ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.” When the tragedy had befallen the family 28 years ago, Jenny’s parents chose to set their mind to help ing build a safer community so that children would stop falling victim to violence. Through Jenny Lin Foundation, sorrow has opened up a path of service impacting hundreds and thousands of lives. The collection of resources on the Foundation’s website Jenny’sexceptionaltheJohnsafetyeducatejennys-safety-links/)jennylinfoundation.org/(https://tohelpadultsandchildrenonisbutonesuchexample.&Mei-lianLinvalueJeffersonAwardasanplatformtorecountlegacy,inwhichthey find solace; meanwhile they look forward to bringing the murderer to justice soon and ultimately a sense of closure for all.
continued from page 2 summer program, which is of fered free of charge to eligible middle school and high school students. The unique program not only allows talented musi cians to rehearse and perform together during the summer in a safe and structured setting, but also offers an opportunity for youths to improve their leadership and management skills. In 2022, musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir met at Creekside Middle School 3 times a week for 4 weeks and performed at a community concert in July at Chabot Col lege Performing Arts Center in Hayward. Close to 200 musicians from 29 schools and 12 cities in the Bay Area joined in the summer fun.
“Images of Autumn” will be on view at the Adobe Art Center from September 17 to October 8. The public is invit ed to the exhibit Reception on Saturday, September 17 from 1 to 3pm. Exhibit judge Dave Wagner will award cash prizes. This exhibit will be open to the public on Thursdays (11am to 3pm), Fridays (3 to 7pm), and Saturdays (11am to 3pm). A.R.T/, Inc. members will be on hand to answer questions,
where things aren’t going great for you. Focus on the thoughts you have around that area of life. What are you thinking? In what ways are you focusing on lack? What would you do differently if you focused on what could be gained? Once you’ve done that, please share it with me.
To commemorate Jenny as an accomplished violist, her family and friends have donat ed a prized viola to the Castro Valley Unified School District to be loaned to a promising violist for a year. At the 25th anniversary of Jenny’s passing in 2019, Jenny Lin Foundation commissioned a piece of mu sic (Richard Meyer’s “From Darkness, Joyful Sounds Are Born”) that features a viola solo. A gift welcomed by musicians for years to come, the orchestra piece would carry with it a safety message when ever it is performed on stage anywhere in the world!
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guide a tour, or let viewers watch as they work on their ownTheprojects.Adobe Art Center, owned by Castro Valley Uni fied School District, is located at 20395 San Miguel Avenue, behind the skateboard park and bocce ball courts. It is not visible from the street. A sign at the entrance takes visitors down a long drive with a sharp right turn that ends in the white-walled gallery.
Castro Valley resident Manny Aquino caught these 28 and 25 pound King Salmons while fishing on the New East Rider off the Marin Coastline. Con gratulations, Manny! Have a ‘Great Catch’ you’d like to share with the community? Email photo and information to: filesforforum@gmail.com
continued from page 6 to conceptualize. This can be true in different areas of your life (think about the Wheel of Life). Thinking about buying something that will make your life easier, but not sure it’s worth it? That’s a scarcity mindset. Looking at a health program but not sure you’ll get results? Also a scarcity mindset.WhatI like about this idea of scarcity and abundance mindset is that it shows up in different ways for different
Here’s my challenge to you: take at least 30 minutes of quiet time where you can really focus, and think about