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CASTROCASTROA COMMUNITY VALLEYVALLEY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE FORUMFORUM 1989 YEAR 30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 NO. 37

MAC MEETING INSIDE YOUR FORUM Professional Offices NEWS Approved for Rear Of Castro Village

idential and commercial zoning, Sports Donations By Amy Sylvestri CASTRO VALLEY FORUM among other changes. CV Sports Foundation The Mac expects to discuss contributes $17,000 to Monday night’s meeting of the these in increments at their bi- youth sports programs Castro Valley Municipal Advisory monthly planning meetings with a Page 2 Council (MAC) had none of the goal of getting the matter in front sparks of previous recent meet- of the Alameda County Board of LIVING ings, where there was infighting Supervisors by the end of the year. amongst the board reading who The MAC also unanimously ap- would serve as chair. proved an application to subdivide Of course, three of the seven a parcel at 4800 Crow Canyon members were excused to be ab- Road into three parts. PHOTOS BY LINDA SANDSMARK sent this week (Dave Sadoff, Lin- And finally the MAC approved Crowds of people came to Castro Valley’s 46th Annual Fall Festival, enjoying music, food, da Tangren, and Sheila Cunha) so a plan to allow some of the rear- crafts, vendors and community booths. perhaps there just weren’t enough ward portions of the Village Shop- MAC members present to have ping Center to be used for medical, Pudding Time any conflict. dental, or law office space rather Rekindle your love for a There were enough for a quo- than commercial purposes. The childhood favorite with Sunny Weather Brings Out rum, however, so the MAC did vote was 3-1, with Chair Marc homemade pudding work their way through a short Crawford dissenting. land-use agenda. The property owner wants to Page 5 The council heard an update open up leasing opportunities with Big Crowds to Fall Festival on the Castro Valley General Plan people seeking professional office H&F Implementation Project. In the space. He told the MAC that tradi- coming weeks, there will be de- tional retail is struggling and that By Linda Sandsmark CASTRO VALLEY FORUM tailed reviews of zoning ordinance he needs to be able to attract stable amendments to the general plan long-term tenants. Throngs of people came to Cas- — revisiting regulations on res- see MAC on page 8 tro Valley over the weekend to enjoy the 46th Annual Fall Festival. Sunny weather brought out big crowds, who enjoyed free musical Private Sewer Lateral Heart Health entertainment and dance perfor- A heart disease risk that mances. There were also dozens even your doctor may of food and beverage booths, a Inspections Required not know about kiddie area, and displays manned Page 9 by artisans, companies, shops and community groups. With Sales of Homes “We’ve been coming here since we were kids,” said Melissa Ro- The Castro Valley Sanitary Dis- last 10 years, will automatically be INDEX cha, who attended the festival with trict passed an ordinance last week issued compliance certificates. her whole family. “I like that now that will require all properties Properties that don’t fall in Classified Ads ...... 16 there’s a lot of focus on sustain- within the district’s boundaries to those categories will be required ability, the environment and the have a private sewer lateral com- to have their private sewer laterals Community Calendar ... 4 community.” TINY TOURS: First Presbyterian Church brought its proto- pliance certificate when they are inspected by closed circuit televi- Crosswords ...... 18 Her brother Greg Rocha added, type “tiny home” to the Fall Festival for people to tour. bought or sold. sion (CCTV) before the property “I think it’s a great celebration of The CVSan Board of Directors can be sold. East Bay Living ...... 5 Castro Valley.” Numerous businesses also set and dessert trailer at the festival. passed the controversial measure Within CVSan’s boundaries, Homes ...... 13 First Presbyterian Church up booths, drawing in potential They deemed its first outing a on a 5-0 vote during a public hear- the homeowner is responsible brought its prototype “tiny home” customers and clients. great success, saying that they re- ing at last Tuesday’s regular meet- for maintenance and repairs for Obituaries ...... 18 on wheels for people to tour. The “It’s really going well,” said ceived “a warm welcome from the ing. It will go into effect on July the entire private sewer lateral up Our Town ...... 3 church hopes to place six of the Bridget Galli, owner-instructor of CV community.” 1, 2019. to and including the connection units in its church parking lot to Castro Valley Yoga. “We’re seeing The Fall Festival is presented Under Ordinance No. 179, to the public sewer main, while Seniors ...... 6 help address local homelessness. many students that we know, and by the Castro Valley/Eden Area known as the Private Sewer Lat- CVSan is responsible for the pub- Sports ...... 8 “We’re trying to raise awareness are meeting students who we don’t Chamber of Commerce. This year eral Regulatory Inspection (PSL) lic sewer main itself. and support for our project,” said know yet. It’s always a fun time.” the event featured over 150 differ- Program, homes in the district that During a property sale it is not Weather ...... 2 volunteer Erina Kim-Eubanks. Castro Valley business Desserts ent booths and entertainment from were built less than 30 years ago, uncommon for the buyer and seller “Lots of people are here and very First Baking and Catering Compa- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both Saturday or that have had at least half of to negotiate who will assume re- PHONE: (510) 537-1792 interested in seeing it.” ny parked its brand new cupcake and Sunday. their sewer lateral replaced in the see SEWER on page 8

PG 01 FRONT 09/12/18-CVF.indd 1 9/11/18 4:47 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 2 Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Castro Valley Weather Sept. 12 - 16, 2018

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Mostly Sunny Clouds then Sun Clouds then Sun Clouds then Sun Mostly Sunny High 67° Low 56° High 67° Low 53° High 71 Low 55° High 69° Low 54° High 71° Low 53° Almanac Moon Phases Past Week’s Rain: 00.00 Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Season To Date: 00.00 16 24 2 8 Normal To Date: 00.00 Season Average: 21.22 PHOTO BY ROB STIVING Front row, from left, Alix Skinner (CVHS Spirit), Patrice Cheung (CVHS Badminton), Maria Greenwood (Our Lady of Grace), Nicole Manley (CVHS Girls Water Polo), Michele Nicol (CV Little League), Suzi Mills (Canyon/Creekside and Vannoy Tennis), Dooney Jones (CVHS Sun sets at 7:20 p.m. today, rises at 6:49 a.m. Thursday. Track and Field), Mitch Kim (CVHS Baseball), Rachel Lunt (President, CV Sports Foun- dation; back row, Amenda Lee (CVHS Badminton), Nicole Dommasch (CVHS Spirit), Lexi ichele arkovich ntiques ESTATE LIQUIDATION Kwan (CVHS Spirit), Kayla Jordan (CVHS Spirit), Kaliya Kirkwood (OLG athlete), Nicole Lek Estate Sales & Consignments (OLG), Jo Sevilla (OLG), Ben Atkinson (Crossover Basketball), Matt Collopy (CVI Baseball), M20407 Santa MariaM Ave. and 2510 SanA Carlos Ave. Cell- 882-3242 Ben Brookens (CVHS Swimming and Boys Water Polo), John Fortenberry (CVHS athlete), [email protected] James Foster (CVHS Girls’ Basketball), Glenn Mitchell (Canyon MS Volleyball), Denny Mol- zen (CVHS Football), and Chris Fortenberry (CVHS Basketball). Hayward Airport Open House Sports Foundation Donations The Hayward Executive Airport er base, Hayward Executive, at bit.ly/PlaneRides4Kids. will hold its annual Wings and 20301 Skywest Drive, is a gener- Music will be presented by DJ The Castro Valley Sports Foun- of Grace’s CYO program, Cross- chel Lunt, who affirmed all of the Wheels Open House from 10 a.m. al aviation airport with more than John Favors and Larob Lee—with dation presented checks totaling over Basketball, Little League and coaches and program representa- to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23. 400 aircraft—from single-engine food and beverages from local $17,704.94 to twenty local sports CV Independent League, and ten- tives for their commitment to the The event will feature attrac- airplanes to sophisticated corpo- restaurants. Enrance and event programs and teams at its board nis programs at Vannoy Elementa- youth of Castro Valley. tions for all ages and families, rate jets—plus 40 support compa- parking is free. meeting last Wednesday. ry and Canyon Middle schools. Upcoming fundraisers include including vintage aircraft, jets nies providing aviation products Wings and Wheels is organized Funds were presented to repre- “The Castro Valley Sports the Second Annual CVSF/Rowell and helicopters, police and rescue and services. by Bay Area Black Pilots Associa- sentatives of multiple school sports Foundation was founded and ex- Ranch Rodeo Golf Tournament vehicles, custom cars and trucks, Free airplane rides for youth tion, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., East programs, from Castro Valley ists today to provide financial sup- on Saturday, Sept. 15, and Eden plus tours of the Federal Aviation ages 8 to 17 will be provided Bay Aviators, Inc., and Motivation High School Spirit to swimming, port for our local athletes with all Health District’s “CVSF Run for Administration (FAA) control through Vintage Aircraft Associa- and Learning Through Aviation track and field, football, basket- net proceeds going directly back Sports” on Sunday, Oct. 21. tower. tion Chapter 29 Young Eagles Pro- (MALTA) in cooperation with ball and baseball programs, and to into our community,” said Sports Entry and event info at www. A former World War II fight- gram. Preregistration is required at Hayward Executive Airport. youth teams including Our Lady Foundation Board President Ra- castrovalleysportsfoundation.org.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS COMPILED BY MICHAEL SINGER • CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

Shoplifter Put it in His Pants Deputies report the man failed his legal narcotic drugs and violating Sunday, September 9: at 11:41 field sobriety test and was taken the terms of his parole. Deputies p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested into custody. stopped the man for questioning a 26-year-old man from Berkeley in the parking lot of a business on on suspicion of shoplifting from a Caught with Redwood Road near Castro Valley drug store on Castro Valley Bou- Methamphetamines Boulevard. The man revealed the levard near Yeandle Avenue. The Sunday, September 9: at 6:05 a.m., drugs to deputies and was taken man was spotted leaving with un- deputies arrested a 29-year-old into custody. paid merchandise. Store security man from Stockton (San Joaquin detained the man until deputies County) on suspicion of posses- Wanted Man arrived. The man was found to sion of methamphetamine drugs Sunday, September 9: at 1:56 have tucked away multi-vitamins and illegal drug paraphernalia. a.m., deputies arrested a 22-year- and lotion in the band of his pants. The man was hanging outside a old man from San Leandro on Deputies took the man into custo- home on Leila Street near North suspicion of possession of illegal dy. 5th Street when deputies arrived. narcotic drugs. The man was also PHOTO BY MIKE KADY The man was also wanted as part wanted as part of a warrant issued Punching Telephone Pole of a warrant issued for his capture. for his capture. Deputies stopped Sunday, September 9: at 9:18 p.m., Deputies found the man in posses- the man for questioning outside a a 29-year-old man from Castro sion of a pipe used for smoking gas station on Lake Chabot Road Patriot’s Day Celebrated Valley was arrested on suspicion drugs and 1.18 grams of the nar- near Castro Valley Boulevard. The of public intoxication. Deputies cotic. The man was taken to Santa man was taken to Santa Rita Jail Redwood Christian Schools 2018 Patriot’s Day Chapel was held Friday morning to were called to investigate a re- Rita Jail pending $7,500 in bail. pending $10,000 in bail. honor all branches of our military and first responders from every area of service, both port of a man disturbing the peace current and veteran service men and women. The Chapel was organized by Mrs. Lynn on Lake Chabot Road near the Back to Jail Citizen’s Arrest at Fall Festival Seuis Conley, whose brother, Will, was killed while on duty as an Oakland Police Officer Bay-O-Vista Swim Club. When Saturday, September 8: at 8:26 Sunday, September 9: at 4:45 p.m., in 2004. The program included student presentations and closing comments by Super- intendent Al Hearne who explained that the chapel would end with the playing of Taps they arrived, the spotted the man a.m., a 22-year-old man with no a 35-year-old man from Castro — and what it stood for — as we honor those who sacrificed their lives to protect us. punching a telephone pole to the permanent address was arrested Valley was placed under citizen’s point that his hands were bleeding. on suspicion of possession of il- see REPORTS on page 11

Saturday is Coastal Cleanup Day Thank you to our The vast majority of debris The 34th Annual California contact Amy Evans by email at: found in the ocean — up to 80 per- Coastal Cleanup Day this Satur- [email protected]. 2018 Sponsors! cent — originates inland, where it day, Sept. 15, offers a chance for Cleanup at Crown Memorial is carried by rainwater, street run- everyone to be a part of the solu- Beach will take place from 8:20 off and wind into the storm drain tion — and to celebrate the beauty a.m. to noon. Visit www.ebparks. system. of our creeks, wetlands and the org/about/getinvolved/volunteer/ From there litter travels into Bay. events.htm for information. creeks, the Bay and the ocean, Join tens of thousands of par- For a list of other Coastal Clean- because stormwater generally ticipants throughout California on up Day events in Alameda County, doesn’t pass through a water treat- Saturday, and help remove trash visit www.cleanwaterprogram. ment plant. The litter, especially from California’s beaches and in- org/ and click on Volunteer Page plastic debris, poses a hazard to land waterways. under “Celebrate Our Bay.” marine wildlife, entangling and Castro Valley Creek Cleanup Last year in Alameda County, poisoning animals that mistake the will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. For over 5,373 volunteers picked up items for food. information or to sign up, please some 30 tons of debris. Saturday Quake Jolts East Bay A small earthquake shook a wide area of the East Bay just after 1 p.m. on Saturday. The magni- tude 2.8 temblor was centered east of Downtown Oakland. It caused short delays on the BART system while crews inspected the tracks. No damage was reported.

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PG 03 OUR TOWN 09/12/18-CVF.indd 1 9/11/18 5:27 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 4 Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Community Calendar

l Thursday, September 13: Healthy Living Festival l Thursday, September 20: Youth Voices Write United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County present the 15th A youth writing event will be held in the Children’s Area of the Cas- Annual Healthy Living Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow at the tro Valley Library from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, to teach youth Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, with health screenings, medica- how to write letters and postcards to their elected representatives in part- The Week Ahead tion take-backs, musical entertainment and free entrance to the zoo. To nership with the League of Women Voters. All are welcome to learn about literacy and civic engagement. l Wednesday, September 12: School Bond Oversight Meeting register or for more info, visit www.usoac.org/ The Measure G Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) will l Friday, September 14: Mariachi Festival l Friday, September 21: Annual Cop Shop BBQ meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the boardroom of the Castro Valley School Join the fun from 4:30 to 9 p.m. this Friday on B Street at Hayward The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office will hold its 26th Annual BBQ District at 4400 Alma Ave. Meetings are open and the public may com- City Hall for the 2018 Mariachi Festival, with live music, food and bev- from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 21 at First Presbyterian Church, 2490 ment on issues under consideration by the Committee at the meeting. erages for sale. Grove Way in Castro Valley, with tri tip, chicken, hot links, salad, beverages and a dessert bar. For tickets ($12 adults, $6 children under 12) call l Thursday, September 13: Redwood 4-H Open House l Saturday, September 15: Coastal Cleanup Day 510-667-7770. All proceeds benefit the Sheriff’s Cop Shop programs. Redwood 4 H will host a membership Open House at 7 p.m. to- The 34th Annual Calif¡ornia Coastal Cleanup Day will be held this morrow at the Canyon Middle School Cafeteria. 4 H is a club for Saturday. Castro Valley Creek Cleanup will be from 9 to 11 a.m. For l Friday, September 21: ‘Day of Peace’ Celebration boys and girls, ages 5-19 with such projects as sewing, gardening, information or to sign up, contact Amy Evans at [email protected]. The Eden Area Interfaith Council and the East Bay Regional Park photography and various animal projects including horses, dogs and Cleanup at Crown Memorial Beach will take place from 8:20 a.m. to District invites you to observe the International Day of Peace by joining sheep. Leadership, life skills, public speaking and lifelong friend- noon. Visit www.ebparks.org/about/getinvolved/volunteer/events.htm in a celebration of peace with song, word, and prayer at the Cove Picnic ships are part of 4 H. For info visit www.Redwood4h.org or call for information. For a list of other Coastal Cleanup Day events in Al- Area at Lake Chabot from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21. After this Karen at 510-566-3672. ameda County, visit www.cleanwaterprogram.org/ and click on Volun- celebration you are welcome to join a contemplative walk in the park. l Thursday, September 13: School Board Meeting teer Page under “Celebrate Our Bay.” The Castro Valley Board of Education will hold a regular open meet- l Saturday, September 15: Eden Area Village Coffee ing at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the boardroom at 4400 Alma Avenue. The Join us for coffee at the Cannery Cafe in the Hayward Area Historical meeting will include a public hearing on a proposal for implementing Society, 22380 Foothill Blvd., at 9 a.m. this Saturday and learn how we School Facilities Fees. For the complete agenda and board packet, visit are working together to help seniors remain in their homes and engaged bit.ly/CVUSDBoardMeeting in the community. Visit edenareavillage.org Arts& l Saturday, September 15: Salame Bocce Tournament The Buon Tempo Italian American Club will be hosting “The Ken CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Martin Memorial Big Salame Bocce Tournament” at the Adobe Art CASTROVALLEYFORUM.COM Center on San Miguel Ave. in Castro Valley this Saturday. All proceeds ESTABLISHED: 1989 • CIRCULATION 22,500 will be donated to the George Mark Children’s House. Entertainment © 2018 EASTBAY PUBLISHING CORPORATION - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED l Saturday, September 15: Family Pancake Breakfast CASTRO VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Hayward Area Senior Center at 22325 North 3rd St., invites you Tickets for Center for the Arts events listed below are available Published every Wednesday by EastBay Publishing Corp. online at www.cvcfa.com; or at the Center Box Office, 19501 Red- 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 to a Family Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. this Saturday. Ad- mission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids under 12, free to seniors over 60. wood Road, Thursdays and Fridays 3-5 p.m. (phone 889-8961), or Corporate Address: P.O. Box 2897, Alameda, CA 94501 at the Castro Valley Adult School, 4430 Alma Avenue. Tel: 510-537-1792 • Fax: 510-814-9691 l Sunday, September 16: Sunday Band Concert ● Mark Mackay, a blazing guitarist, evocative vocalist, and song- Castro Valley Adult School’s big swing band “In Full Swing” will be writer steeped in authenticity, will be presented by the Castro Valley Fred Zehnder, Editor & Publisher Amy Sylvestri, News performing for the Hayward La Honda Music Camp fundraiser from Arts Foundation at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night, October 13 at the Cen- [email protected] [email protected] 510-614-1561 1 to 4 p.m. at Hayward Memorial Park, 24179 Mission Blvd. The La ter for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Road. Mackay makes his stand at the Howard Morrison, Assoc. Publisher Honda Jazz All Stars will also be featured. [email protected] Jim Carrizo, Sports crossroads of country music and rock-and-roll. Fronting a powerhouse [email protected] band, Mackay rocks the room with rowdy charm and persuasive con- Helen Burkett, Advertising Design Mgr. l Tuesday, September 18: Rotary Topic: The Death Penalty 510-967-3759 viction. [email protected] Kathleen Scheidel, a local attorney who has worked for many For tickets, see above. Moxie Morrison, Layout Design Contributing Writers: years on capital cases in California, will describe her work on ap- ● Castro Valley Arts Foundation 2018-2019 Series [email protected] Linda Sandsmark peals, at the next buffet lunch meeting of the Rotary Club of Castro From Country to Classics, tickets are on sale now for four additional Claudette E. Morrison, Business Mgr. Michael Singer Valley from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Redwood Canyon Golf concerts — Pasquale Esposito, Vox Fortura, Johnny Cash Tribute [email protected] Gene Osofsky Course, 17007 Redwood Road. The cost of lunch is $15 and res- and The Sun Kings, plus the New Year's Eve Cabaret. Buy season tickets Patrick Vadnais, Classified Ads / Obituaries Carl Medford ervations must be made by 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at cvrotary@ and save $5 per ticket, free ticket exchange and best seat selection. [email protected] Terry Liebowitz See Amy Ramos iCloud.com or by calling 510-402-5123. More info is available at ticket info above. Mary Florence, Advertising Sales castrovalleyrotary.org. 861-3270 [email protected] Linette Escobar Thomas Lorentzen Linda Nakhai, Advertising Sales l Tuesday, September 18: Observance of Yom Kippur OTHER THEATRICAL & MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Buzz Bertolero 510-915-1513 [email protected] Join Tri-Valley Cultural Jews for a secular, humanistic observance ● “Once Upon a Mattress,” the comic retelling of the classic Hans of Yom Kippur as they hold a Kol Nidre service from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Christian Andersen story, The Princess and the Pea, opens with a pre- on Sept. 18 at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St in Livermore, with view performance at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 13 and runs through Sept. HOROSCOPE by Salomé © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. readings in English, a discussion and music. Suggested donation $10 for 30 at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. non-member adults. For more info, call 92- 485-1049. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8, and Sundays at 2, with two ARIES (March 21 - April 19): The changing season brings new experiences as well as challenges for the ever-adventurous Aries. Your shows — at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. — on Sept. 29. For tickets ($29, $10 pre- social life expands, as do the opportunities at your workplace. view night), call 510-881-6777 or visit www.dmtonline.org TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): That recent period of uncertainty has passed. You now can now feel more confident about making decisions, AT THE GALLERIES especially those that relate to an important personal relationship. ● 2nd Annual Creative Veterans Exhibit is on display at the Sun GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Although you might be faced with a ...and Beyond number of tasks on your to-do list, try to take time out to enjoy the arts. Gallery through Sept. 29, featuring artwork by local Veterans who par- Music, especially, can be soothing to the sensitive soul of a Gemini. ticipated in the Veterans Art Project, including visual storytelling, textile l Wednesday, September 19: East Bay Rose Society Meeting CANCER (June 21 - July 22): A disagreement with a colleague or artworks, paintings, and collaborative community artworks. Sun Gal- friend is best resolved with open and frank discussion. Trying to force the Noted rosarian Darell Schramm will be featured at next Wednes- lery is located at 1015 E St. in Hayward. other party to see things your way is bound to backfire. day’s meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bel- ● who teaches calligra- LEO (July 23 - August 22): That Leonine pride might be ruffled by levue, Oakland. Schramm’s recent book, Rainbow: A History of the Chinese Calligrapher Shu-chen Chen, a colleague’s challenge to one of your pet ideas. But stop growling and Rose in California describes the evolution of the rose from the ear- phy in the Bay Area, will demonstrate the technique of painting with listen. You could learn something that will work to your advantage. liest wild varieties to the nurseries of later decades which prepared bamboo brushes and will hand out brushes, ink and supplies needed for VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): Someone in authority might decide to the ground for California’s world-class rose industry in the later 20th you to become a professional bamboo brush painter also, from 2 - 4 p.m. select you as a candidate for a project that carries more responsibilities. Be century. Join us and meet people who talk roses. For more information, this Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Adobe Art Center, 20395 San Miguel Ave., prepared to show why you’re the right choice for the job. visit www.eastbayroses.org Castro Valley. As always A.R.T., Inc. demos are free for everyone. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): That new workplace problem should ● be dealt with as soon as possible. Leaving it unresolved for too long could l Wednesday, September 19: Learn About Consumer Fraud Loyal Americans: Japanese American Imprisonment lead to an even more unsettling and time-consuming situation. an exhibition of artifacts and stories of peo- Seniors lose billions of dollars every year to scams. Learn how to During World War II, SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You might have to do avoid getting reeled-in by fraud aimed at seniors at a free presentation ple whose civil rights were violated, continues in the Special Gallery at some fancy juggling to keep both your work responsibilities and personal the HAHS Museum of History & Culture through Oct. 28, at 22380 at obligations on track. But ultimately, you’ll work it all out, as you always do. by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors, from 11 a.m. until noon next Wednes- Foothill Blvd in Hayward. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): You might hear some upsetting things about a situation in your life. But don’t be swayed by talk. Demand day, Sept.19, at the Castro Valley Library. Topics include common proof before making any decisions on the matter. scams and frauds that target seniors and practical tips on how to rec- Submissions to The Forum CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Don’t risk depleting those precious ognize scams and protect yourself. No registration is required. energy levels by taking on more tasks than you can realistically handle. l The Community Calendar is for publicizing the activities of non-prof- Also, remember to ask for help when you need it. Thursday, September 20: Hard-of-Hearing Phone Seminar it organizations, local government agencies, charities and community AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): It might be difficult for the Aquarian The Aitken Senior Center at 17800 Redwood Road is holding a Clear groups. It is not intended to be used for the advertising of commercial who is used to giving advice to take counsel when offered. But it’s a good Captions Telephone Seminar at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. Stop in for events, whether admission is charged or free. Items for the Community idea to listen to what trusted friends feel you should know. more information and a demonstration of a Caption Phone. If you have Calendar as well as news submissions must be received by 6 p.m. Friday PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Things might be a little unsettled as you difficulty hearing on the telephone, this free phone can be a lifesaver. for inclusion in the following Wednesday’s newspaper. Send informa- move through a period of reassessment. 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PG 07 NEWS 09/12/18-CVF.indd 1 9/11/18 3:38 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 8 Wednesday, September 12, 2018 ‘Truth Act’ Forum October 1 SPORTS NOTES The Alameda County Board The act, signed into law by Cross Country Sign Ups ATHLETE OF THE WEEK of Supervisors will hold a public Gov. Brown in 2016, requires the Sign ups are open for Castro Val- community forum to provide in- governing body of any county or ley Track Club’s cross country formation about access to people city to hold a public meeting to season. Thanks to its’ Lake Chabot Rowdy Tellez who were provided to the Fed- provide information to the public Trail Challenge, CV Track Club eral Immigration and Customs about ICE’s access to individuals offers the cross country season This week’s Athlete of the Week is Rowdy Tellez, a for- Enforcement (ICE) agency last by police, and to receive and con- without dues or cost for uniform, mer player of the Headfirst Baseball Academy, in Castro year by police agencies under the sider public comment. and will pay for the hotel cost at Valley. He was recently playing ball on a Minor League Board’s jurisdiction The public is invited to attend its USATF Junior Olympics Na- team, the Buffalo Bisons, but was called up to the Major The forum will be held at 1 p.m. the forum or to view it online live tionals in Reno, on Saturday, De- Leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays, last Wednesday. on Monday, Oct. 1, in the Supervi- by clicking the “Watch now” link cember 8. Practices are at local Tellez, played for the Head First Bercovich Gold team sors’ Chambers on the 5th Floor at on the Supervisors’ website, www. parks and Canyon Middle School. and was drafted by the Blue Jays in 2013. He is a left handed 1221 Oak St. in,Oakland, in com- acgov.org/board/. For details, click on JOIN page at hitting first baseman that once won a home run derby, held pliance with California law known For questions or information, www.cvtrackclub.com at Castro Valley High School, while using a wooden bat. as Truth Act. call 510-208-4949. Since hitting a double in his debut with the Blue Jays, Castro Valley Wrestling Club Tellez went on a streak, and became the first player since CVHS TENNIS RESULTS The Castro Valley Wrestling 1913 to record six doubles over his first three games, and Mission San Jose 5, CV 2 Club is having a golf tournament also became the first American League rookie to hit six dou- fundraiser at Redwood Canyon bles over a three game span, since Joe DiMaggio in 1936. In SINGLES 1. Elena Lottich (CV) - Ashley Tsai 6-1, 6-2 Golf Course, on Saturday, Sep- five games, Tellez has 6 doubles, 1 home run, 1single, and 2. Sandhya Balaji (MSJ) - Anya Mortensen 6-0, 6-0 tember 22. For more information 1 walk, with 4 RBIs, and 3 runs scored for a .444 batting go to: www.planmygolfevent. average. 3. Ria Kolala (MSJ) - Gaby Madison 6-4, 6-3 4. Hilary Lu (MSJ) - Lauren Leong 6-1, 6-1 com/32108-CastroValleywres- Tellez is the fourth Headfirst alum in the last two years to tlinggolftournam reach the Major Leagues. DOUBLES 1. Kaitlyn Hsu / Lindsey Wen (MSJ) - Victoria Vitton / Marissa Chan 6-2, 5-7, 10-6 2. Brittany Tran / Cassidy Sun (MSJ) - Kele Fong / Alex Tam 6-1, 7-5 See’s Candy CASTRO VALLEY INDEPENDENT SPORTS LEAGUE 3. Paige Cason / Sammie Lee (CV) - Navy Rauavardu / Tshika Aggarwai 6-0, 6-3 Youth Baseball and CVHS FOOTBALL RESULTS Celebration • Varsity lost 49-21 against James Logan away Flag Football Programs • JV lost 16-8 against James Logan away See’s Candies, at 3344 Village www.CVISPORTSLEAGUE.org • Freshman lost 21-0 against Acalanes away Drive in Castro Village, will celebrate its one year anniversary next Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing all day. THE FORUM CROSSWORD The first 100 customers who stop by will receive a free tote, and any every customer who makes a purchase of $25 or more gets a free taste of See’s candy box. See’s Candies was founded in Los Angeles in 1921. Sewer: CV Inspections

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PG 08 SPORTS 09/12/18-CVF.indd 1 9/11/18 5:41 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Health & Fitness Wednesday, September 12, 2018 9

Lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), How Lack of Sleep Can Affect poses a high risk of early cardiovascular disease. Your Work Productivity, Safety

It’s time for America’s work- force to wake up. If you are one of the tens of millions of adults sleeping fewer than seven hours each night — the amount recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) — you are likely jeopardizing performance, increasing accident risks and put- ting everyone in danger during commutes. Getting enough sleep every night is key to improving productivity, safety and quality of life. Tips to Make Sleep Work for You l Don’t burn the midnight oil Working late nights might impress your boss, but restricting your sleep can lead to trouble mak- Heart Disease Risk Even Your ing decisions, solving problems, controlling emotions and more, severely affecting your productiv- Doctor May Not Know About ity at work. The National Safety Council If you’re like most people, you’re brain. This increases the risk of A Simple Test reports that workers who sleep familiar with LDL (low-density li- blood clots, heart attack, stroke The good news is a simple fewer than six hours per night cost SLEEP FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE: The National Safety poprotein) and HDL (high-density and aortic stenosis. blood test measures Lp(a) concen- employers six days a year in pro- Council reports that workers who sleep fewer than six hours lipoprotein), particles in the blood Lp(a) is the most prevalent trations, though it’s not included ductivity. per night cost employers six days a year in productivity. that carry what is often referred to genetic risk factor for coronary in most standard lipid panel tests. l Sleep for safety as “bad” and “good” cholesterol. heart disease and aortic stenosis. Current cholesterol guidelines Workers who sleep less than six you work a job that involves man- According to the AASM, shift There is, however, another li- One in five people have inherit- miss 8 percent of people who have hours per night are also at higher ual labor or heavy machinery. workers may sleep up to four few- poprotein particle you should ed high Lp(a)—63 million in the a cardiovascular event whose only risk for injury, according to the l Strategies for non-traditional er hours per night than those work- be aware of: lipoprotein(a), also U.S. Anyone with a parent with risk factor is high Lp(a). Sleep Research Society. Cognitive work hours ing traditional hours, increasing known as Lp(a), which poses a elevated Lp(a) has a high risk of Knowing Lp(a) levels could be and motor performance impair- Some of the more high-risk pro- the risk for injuries, accidents and high risk of early cardiovascular inheriting it. the first step in preventing up to ments caused by sleep deprivation fessions involve working irregular drowsy driving. The CDC reports disease. People with high levels of Lp(a) 120,000 cardiovascular events in can be comparable to drinking al- hours. that serious long-term health prob- The Danger can be at risk even if they’re phys- the U.S. every year. cohol. Shift workers — nurses, law en- lems are a concern, too. High levels of Lp(a) travel ically fit and have “normal” LDL Three Easy Steps If you make it a daily priority forcement officers, emergency re- However, there are ways for through the bloodstream and enter and HDL cholesterol levels. 1. Recognition: Test everyone to recognize the signs of fatigue sponders, transportation operators shift workers to combat this prob- into the arteries, leading to gradu- Unfortunately, for many, the for high lipoprotein(a) once in before, during and after work, and and others — work overnight or lematic sleep schedule. al narrowing of the artery that can first sign of the disease is a heart their lifetime. refuse to drive drowsy, you can re- early morning hours with irregular Tips for Wake Time limit blood supply to the heart or attack or stroke. see HEART on back page duce the risk of serious injury for or rotating shifts, causing upheaval l Avoid exposure to sunlight if yourself and others. in the body’s circadian rhythm and you need to sleep during the day, Foot Bumps? Put Your Best Foot Forward This may be especially true if natural sleep/wake cycle. see SLEEP on back page

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PG 09 H&F 09/12/18-CVF.indd 1 9/11/18 3:40 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 10 Wednesday, September 12, 2018 REALREAL ESTATEESTATE GALLERYGALLERY

Open Saturday Sept. 15, 1-4pm & Sunday Sept.16, 1-4pm ByREAL Carl Medford, ESTATE CRS REALITY Special to the Forum GUEST COMMENTARY

Building Costs Soar, Incomparable attention to detail was masterfully Grounding Housing Projects accomplished in the design of this wonderful custom hat do recent Califor- ers rely on the same labor pool bor crisis. Retiring construction home. nia wildfires, skilledand material suppliers as the re- workers are not being replaced The unobstructed pan- oramic bay views and ex- Wlabor shortages and mainder of the Bay Area, it goes in adequate numbers, as young 3660 Oakes Dr., Hayward • Listed at $1,095,000 tariffs on offshore goods have in without say that costs are high in people are choosing other career cellent commuter location, common? the entire region. paths. Consequently, labor for make this Hayward Hills home one of the most desirable properties in the Bay Area. This They are all contributing to Currently, numerous sources many projects is imported from stunning Woodland Estates home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3,237 square dramatic increases in local con- cite the price per square foot at outside the state and placed in feet of living space. The expansive kitchen is built to impress the pickiest of chef’s with struction costs. well over $300 and, in some cas- temporary housing. stylish finishes including cherry cabinets and sleek granite counters. The thoughtful placement of plentiful windows throughout the main living area bring the outside in. We’re frequently asked for the es, more. Other workers, unable to af- price-per-square-foot to build The effect of these high prices The outdoor space is equally impressive with an expansive view deck, Koi pond, and hot ford local housing with their cur- tub in which to enjoy the tranquil vistas! Welcome home to one of the Bay Area’s finest additions to existing properties is dire: approved housing proj- rent wages, are driving in from homes and neighborhoods! or construct custom homes. As ects that would have made sense hours away. little as two years ago, we were to build a few years ago are no Material shortages. answering with costs between longer economically viable. It Rebuilding efforts after recent Julie Courtney $150-$200 square foot. Unfor- is a problem facing both ends wildfires have caused significant 925-989-1669 tunately, those numbers are now of the development spectrum, building material shortages, re- [email protected] significantly higher. from large companies hoping to sulting in increased costs. DRE# 01376948 A recent article by con- construct multi-family units to Increasing Tariffs. 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PG 10 HOMES 09-12-18-CVF.indd 1 9/11/18 4:54 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Wednesday, September 12, 2018 11 SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE Attempted Stabbing of Congressional Candidate A Republican Congressional li, 35, approached the victim in Fazeli initial- Organization Takes Over Barn, candidate who had a promotional an aggressive manner and made ly fled the area booth at Sunday’s Castro Valley disparaging remarks about his but was found a Fall Festival was attacked by a political party, according to Sgt. short time later Builds Bunk Beds for Children man with a knife, according to the Ray Kelly of the Alameda County with the knife in Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s Office. his possession. “No Kid sleeps on the floor in Deputies assigned to the festival During the incident, Fazeli He was arrested our town!” is the tag line for a new contacted the victim, Rudy Peters, is thought to have pulled out a for felony as- non-profit organization coming to at his booth at around 3:45 p.m. switchblade, but the knife mal- sault, criminal Alameda County called Sleep in on Sunday. functioned and didn’t open. Peters threats, brandish- Fazeli Heavenly Peace (SHP) Peters told officers that a man, and Fazeli then got in a brief strug- ing a weapon, and possession of a Founded in Idaho in 2012, SHP later identified as Farzad Faze- gle before Fazeli ran off. switchblade. is a charitable organization providing handmade bunk beds for children who don’t have beds of Reports: Assault and Methamphetamines their own. “I was surprised at the number continued from page 3 suspicion of assault and battery. bridge Avenue. The woman was of kids who don’t have a bed of arrest after brandishing a deadly The woman was taken into custo- taken to Santa Rita Jail and held their own,” says Castro Valley res- knife and making violent threats to dy. The victim was treated at the without bail. ident Rob Normann, who is start- passersby. Deputies arrived on the scene. ing this local Bay Area chapter. scene near a bank on Castro Valley Driving on Drugs Spousal Assault “Kids either sleep on the floor or Boulevard. The man was disarmed Tuesday, September 4: at 11:05 Monday, September 3: at 1:51 share a bed with their siblings and and taken into custody. a.m., deputies arrested a 42-year- p.m., a 38-year-old man from CV I thought if the need is this great in PHOTO COURTESY OF ROB NORMANN old woman from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of spou- Idaho it has to be just as great in BUNK BED BUILDERS, starting in front, Stacey Brown, Karen Assault and Battery on suspicion of driving under the sal abuse. Deputies were called to the Bay Area where families strug- Norton, Samantha Brown, Joshua Brown, Craig Brown, Rob Wednesday, September 5: at 7:20 influence of drug, possession of a business on the Boulevard near gle with the high cost of housing. Normann, Paul Beck, Andy Swartzell, and Cindy Swartzell. p.m., a 911 call about a loud and methamphetamine drugs, assault Wilbeam Avenue to investigate a “So many great charities pro- aggressive-sounding argument on a family member, violating domestic assault charge. The man vide clothing, meals and toys to the non-profit organization called The group also has plans to sent deputies to an apartment on the terms of her parole, and reck- also had an outstanding award for families, but few organizations Sleep in Heavenly Peace. “go mobile” by bringing a mo- Center Street near Grove Way. less driving. The woman was his arrest. Deputies handcuffed the offer suitable beds and bedding to So moved by the program, Nor- bile workshop to local companies There, they arrested a 41-year- hanging out in a motel parking man and took him to Santa Rita the kids in these families,” Nor- mann drove to Twin Falls to learn and community groups who want old woman from Castro Valley on lot on the Boulevard near Stro- pending $15,000 in bail. mann says. “All children deserve how he could start a local chapter to sponsor and build beds at their a safe, comfortable place to lay in Alameda County. location. their heads. Across the U.S. many Since then, he has assembled The renovated barn is ready and Huge Bay Area Pet Fair This Weekend children go without a bed to sleep a team of volunteers dedicated the public is invited to attend an in which affects their health and to providing beds to children and “Open Barn” from 4 to 7 p.m. on Pet lovers are invited to the Al- The animals will be brought in Well-behaved pets on leash are ability to focus in school.” families in need. Over the last Saturday, Sept. 29, when visitors ameda County Fairgrounds this from some 70 shelters and rescue welcome. The Bay Area Pet Fair Earlier this year Normann several months the SHP Alameda can explore the workshop, learn weekend, for festivities billed as groups around the state, to give will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 viewed a Facebook show hosted County team has been convert- more about SHP, enjoy smores and the nation’s largest pet party and them the best opportunity to find p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. by Mike Rowe who is known for ing an old barn on the property of participate in a silent auction to adoption event. The Bay Area Pet lasting homes. The event and Alameda County Fairgrounds are “Dirty Jobs,” “Somebody’s Gotta Crosswinds Church in Livermore raise funds to build beds for kids. Fair is expected to have over 2,000 parking are free. Other activities located at 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Do It,” and Ford commercials. into their workshop to build bunk To learn more about SHP, to adoptable animals available, in- include live music, entertaining Pleasanton. In the show “Returning the Fa- beds. request a bed, or to donate spe- cluding dogs, cats, bunnies, small shows, demonstrations and sam- For more information see www. vor,” Rowe finds people doing good The newly converted barn will cifically to the Alameda County animals and more. ples. bayareapetfair.org deeds in their communities and be used to host “Build days.” SHP Chapter, visit shpbeds.org. If you does something for them in return. will partner with organizations, would like to explore volunteering The program that made such an churches, business and individuals or setting up a “build day” for RECENT HOME SALES impact on Normann told of a man to volunteer to build, assemble and MISSING DOG your business or organization con- Castro Valley ————————— in Twin Falls, Idaho who created deliver beds. tact [email protected]. 17995 Beardsley Street 94546: $925,000 3 BD - 1,374 SF - 1950 18848 Cameo Court 94546: $975,000 3 BD - 1,824 SF - 1975 18602 Capricorn Court 94546: $1,042,000 4 BD - 2,356 SF - 1965 MORE LOCAL NEWS: CASTROVALLEYFORUM.COM 19177 Carlton Avenue 94546: $1,340,000 4 BD - 4,282 SF - 1940 4567 Cristy Way 94546: $990,000 3 BD - 1,921 SF - 1957 19400 Garrison Avenue 94546: $775,000 3 BD - 1,368 SF - 1960 4452 Stanford Avenue 94546: $730,000 3 BD - 1,002 SF - 1950 19116 Stanton Avenue 94546: $825,000 3 BD - 1,360 SF - 1955 20626 Yeandle Avenue 94546: $900,000 4 BD - 1,676 SF - 1955 5881 Cold Water Drive 94552: $1,045,000 4 BD - 2,169 SF - 1972 21600 Pheasant Woods Drive 94552: $949,000 3 BD - 1,880 SF - 1989 3509 Timco Court 94552: $847,000 4 BD - 1,546 SF - 1993 21320 Timco Way 94552: $867,000 4 BD - 1,741 SF - 1990 18673 West Cavendish Dr. 94552: $1,287,000 4 BD - 2,492 SF -1978

TOTAL SALES: 14 LOWEST AMOUNT: $730,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $937,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,340,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $964,071 San Lorenzo ————————— TOBY, an 11-year-old male Chihuahua-Papillon mix, has 1647 Keller Avenue 94580: $737,000 3 BD - 1,720 SF - 1952 Makes Life 353 Peach Drive 94580: $830,000 3 BD - 1,381 SF - 1967 been missing since Aug. 31. 17635 Via Segundo 94580: $695,000 3 BD - 1,108 SF - 1944 Last seen on Chateau Court 15955 Via Toledo 94580: $600,000 3 BD - 1,417 SF - 1951 and Thousand Oaks. Wearing

a Bite Better TOTAL SALES: 4 a collar. If you have any in- LOWEST AMOUNT: $600,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $716,000 formation please call or text to HIGHEST AMOUNT: $830,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $715,500 510-828-2383.

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tor). A home that fails the test will cost the seller/buyer $5,000 the dispensaries where CV residents make their purchases. to $10,000 or more to replace the sewer. —Joe Lamberti, Castro Valley It is blaringly apparent that the Board of Directors works LETTERS for the General Manager, not the ratepayers. Lynn Levin Castro Valley Needs More Desirable Places of Business suggested that the “very inept CVSan Board needs to be Editor: TO THE EDITOR reconsidered come election time!” As a longtime resident of Castro Valley, I have seen the [email protected] (“Distressed Over CVSan’s Point-of-Sale Lateral Checks” Letters Aug. 29). I agree with changes that occur in our town. However, these changes have that suggestion. Unfortunately, no member of the Castro Val- not been for the greater good. Scores CVSan Board Vote on Sewer Inspection Program ley community is running against two of the incumbents this I think most would agree with me when I say that besides Editor: year. Melody Appleton and Ralph Johnson will be automati- coffee shops and fast food, Castro Valley residents have to The Castro Valley Sewage Department (CVSan) Board of cally reelected to their Board positions for another four years. travel to other cities in order to get basic things or have a fun Directors approved (5-0) the Inspection-Upon-Sale program at So Sad! night out. its Sept. 4 Board Meeting. —Ken Owen, Castro Valley Instead of bringing in more mediocre, fast food restaurants There was overwhelming public opposition to this program: we need to be bringing in more desirable places of business All speakers at a number of Board Meetings opposed the Let Free Market Determine if CV Wants Dispensaries that will attract more people to Castro Valley, provide more program. Most speakers at a Town Hall Meeting opposed the Editor: job opportunities, and make people who live here want to stay program. Most public comments to CVSan opposed to the pro- The answer to whether Castro Valley residents want canna- here! gram. Most Forum Letters to the Editor opposed the program. bis dispensaries in town can be determined without presump- The reason it takes so long for a new project to start devel- The Castro Valley MAC at several meetings strongly op- tive letters and petitions to the MAC and Nate Miley. opment is because it only takes one person to complain (you posed the program, and voted 5-0 against the program. A task I couldn’t tell you if the majority of voters that legalized know who you are) for it to be canceled and we end up with force, composed of many qualified members of the community, cannabis in the state is reflected in CV or not. But, now that another burger joint and a second Safeway which is not what opposed the program. The task force offered an alternative cannabis is (mostly) legal, let the free hand of the market we need. program to specifically address CVSan’s catastrophic inflow decide if dispensaries should be in Castro Valley. To those of you who complain I want you to think about and infiltration (I&I) problems. For better or worse we are in a Trump-era of deregulation. what is best for Castro Valley and residents as a whole instead The problem with the Inspection-Upon-Sale program is that If Castro Valley residents don’t want local dispensaries, the of making a selfish decision that impacts everyone. it does not address the most severe sources of the I&I problem. business will fold. Residents voting-with-their-dollar prove —Liz Lange, Castro Valley CVSan is aware of the problem areas but refuses to require the what “we” want or don’t want. problem sewers be repaired or replaced. Furthermore, local dispensaries are not going to bring The other problem with the Inspection-Upon-Sale program cannabis to Castro Valley. Anybody looking hard enough can is that it is extremely costly to the seller/buyer of real property. realize that it is already here. Also, it is not going to attract A home that passes the inspection test will cost the seller/buyer other “users” from adjacent communities since our neighbor- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR over $2,000 (bid I received from a CVSan approved contrac- ing communities already have their own local dispensaries…. must include writer’s first and last names, phone number, city of residence, and must be under 300 words. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. We do not withhold names or publish unsigned letters. Obituaries Email letters to: [email protected] Alga, Gene Anthony or mail to: The Forum Since 1965 Nakaya, Sandra Lonnie P.O. Box 2897, Morosky, Michael Thomas Alameda, CA 94501. Sandra Lonnie Jess C. Spencer Turner, Scott Nakaya Mortuary & n Morosky, Michael Thomas, Crematory resident of Castro Valley passed on Sandra Lonnie Nakaya, born in September 4, 2018 at age 61. Ser- Oakland to Tung Kin and Lan Fong 21228 Redwood Rd., vices will be held on Saturday, Sept. Obituaries Lau, passed away peacefully on the Castro Valley 22 at 9 a.m. at Chapel of the Chimes morning of Saturday August 25th, 581-9133 Hayward, 32992 Mission Blvd., CASTRO VALLEY FORUM OBITUARIES 2018 with family and friends at her side. A graduate of Oak- Hayward. may be emailed to: [email protected] or faxed to land High School, she also attended the University of Califor- Offering 510-483-4209. Include a phone number. Brief notices are nia at Berkeley and Sacramento State, studying the new field published free. Longer obituaries, including pictures, are of forensic sciences. Personalized available for a fee. For help, call Patrick Vadnais at 510-614-1558 Sandra spent the rest of her life in very diverse careers. 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COMMENT CV’s Journey to a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Students

focuses on Cali- and supports designed to help By Parvin Ahmadi SPECIAL TO THE FORUM fornia’s academic bring up students who are below standards, instruc- grade-level academic standards. astro Valley Unified tion, differentiated Teachers teach their own stu- School District continues student-centered dents in the first tier of instruction. Cits commitment to ad- learning based on Then two or three times a weeks dressing the academic and social individualized stu- (depending on each school’s emotional needs of our students dent needs. It also model and schedule), students through a Multi-Tiered Systems aligns the systems necessary for attend tier 2 and/or 3 intervention of Support (MTSS). all students’ academic, behavioral, taught by teachers in the grade MTSS provides the best and social-emotional success. level or subject area, Intervention possible opportunities for students So, what is RtI? Specialists and/or other staff. to excel and reach their goals. We Response to Intervention (RtI) For the last three years, our believe that each student is unique focuses on teachers collaborat- teachers and staff have commit- PHOTO BY LINDA SANDSMARK and has diverse academic and ing around data to identify the ted a great deal of time learning REMEMBERING 9/11: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9601 held a Patriot Day remem- socio-emotional needs. specific needs of each student in new curriculum, new instruc- brance ceremony Tuesday morning at Castro Valley Community Center’s Veterans Me- Toward that end, parents and order to design lessons and ensure tional strategies and have made morial. Air Force Maj. Daniel Lawrence and Army Col. John McPartland spoke, offering students may notice new bell students are reaching proficiency a concerted effort to ensure that prayers for first responders and citizens who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. They schedules, behavior management in academic subjects. students feel a sense of belonging also honored service members both past and present, and reminded those gathered techniques and teaching methods. RtI includes three (3) tiers. and know that they have many that we must all remain vigilant in the fight against terrorism. They will notice additional coun- All students receive high quality advocates in and out of school. selors and social workers as well instruction in class, which is tier 1 We are proud of every one as more outreach to parents. of RtI. The second tier is made up of our students and believe in We appreciate the support of targeted resources for smaller supporting their individual needs. Count Me In: Importance of Fundraisers of our families as we continue groups of students who may need ALL means ALL. on this journey to support all added support with grade-level Parvin Ahmadi is Superinten- fun, while our foundations cannot Other ways to help out are to at- students. standards. The third tier includes By Amy Ramos dent of the Castro Valley Unified CASTRO VALLEY FORUM give grants. tend or sponsor events and to look Families have heard terms individualized, targeted lessons School District. Volunteering time is only one for grant opportunities or match- such as PBIS (Positive Behavior ’Tis the season for fundraising. part of an equation to serve our ing donation opportunities and Intervention Supports) and RtI We will all start to see the posts schools and providing monetary send them in to your school site. (Response to Intervention) for the 54 Years Serving the Jewish Community inviting us to eat somewhere, at- support to help with goals is an- Any help is appreciated. last several years. When a school tend an event, or sponsor. Please other. I hope to see you at an upcom- district has a robust Multi-Tiered CONGREGATION do so when it is for your school, A simple way to help with these ing dine night! Systems of Support (MTSS), another school in your communi- efforts are to look for your friends Amy Ramos is a resident of Cas- these systems come together ty, or a foundation. and family posting about dine tro Valley, and president of Stanton in perfect unison to support the SHIRwww.congshirami.org AMI These fundraisers are vital to or- nights! When attending, don’t for- Parent Club and a School District needs of all students. Yom Kippur: Eden UCC/Pioneer Chapel ganizations and without them our get to let the cashiers know you are parent. 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