July/Aug - San Lorenzo Village Homes Association
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July/Aug - San Lorenzo Village Homes Association
Editors: Susan Kleebauer, Kathleen Harrigan 70th Anniversary Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Judging Contest Saturday September 19, 2015 Why strawberry rhubarb? This particular type of rhubarb was a specific, special type grown in the San Lorenzo area and then shipped by railcars to the East Coast. It was an unusual rhubarb at the time, and it wasn’t a common commercially-grown crop. There are still a few residents in our area who have this plant growing in their backyard. In honor of our agricultural heritage, we are having a piejudging contest as one of our featured events at our 70th Anniversary celebration. San Lorenzo's Lucky Supermarket on Hesperian Blvd. has generously agreed to help by specially ordering rhubarb for the event which will be in the store by September 12, 2015 - just in time for our contest! Please be aware the judges will ONLY be accepting pies made of rhubarb or strawberries and rhubarb. Contest Rules: • • • • 70 Years "A Village" 1945-2015 Pies must be home-made. Pies must be made of rhubarb or strawberries and rhubarb They must be made of piecrust and filling only. (no whipped cream or other toppings) Pies will be judged on their appearance, taste, and texture of both the filling and the crust. The Association is excited to announce its 70th Anniversary event on Saturday, September 19, 2015. To celebrate this milestone, we will be hosting a 1940's themed carnival in the old Mervyn's Parking lot on Hesperian Blvd. Do not miss this opportunity to also tour the Lorenzo Theater, opened especially for this event. Black lights will be used to display the theater's beautiful fluorescent interior wall murals. All entries must be brought to the stage area. Time of contest to be determined. Please contact the Association office for more information. The carnival features a trackless train ride, a petting zoo, mid-way carnival games, entertainment and food booths. Our main stage will have music from the 1940s, feature homeowners, a pie-judging contest, and giveaways for the kids. 1 Congratulations House of the Month-1841 Keller Ave This home’s landscaping is a perfect example of using drought tolerant plants with rock to create a beautiful, low maintenance yard throughout the year! Do You Have A Home You’d Like to Nominate? Forms can be picked up at the Association office or on line at www.slvha.com andscape Expo – Our Free Front Yard Winner! Introducing the Mota Family It was difficult for UC Berkeley to choose one of the 42 essays submitted for the Garden giveaway contest,, but after careful consideration, the Mota's essay was declared the winner. Here is what the judges had to say : "In the end, we chose John and Marisol Mota's essay about the California Native Garden, two teachers with a young family. They speak to their ongoing commitment to conservation and education, how their children will play (and learn) from the garden, the sense of community they have with their neighbors, as well as the restorative properties of just being in the garden." Thank you to all who participated in the contest. It further proves the pride our homeowners take in their homes while taking into account water conservation. Congratulations again to the Motas on Via Arroyo who will soon have a beautiful California Native Garden! 2 Army Band and Color Guard. Camp Parks sent “two masses of 115 basic airmen each and a 30man precision drill squadron.” Village Celebrations In The Beginning... During the 1940’s and 1950’s, there was much to celebrate in San Lorenzo Village. The groundbreaking ceremony for the first group of 1329 houses was held on May 16, 1944, and these homes were ready for occupancy by December of that same year. This set “a new world’s record in wartime private residential construction”. The San Lorenzo Village Homes Association was organized soon afterwards. Dignitaries in vintage cars were followed by motorcycle squads. Among the marching units were the Village Strutters, “small girl majorettes, and their boy drummers”. Mounted equestrian groups were at the end of the parade. The Community Center (The Homes Association Building) was dedicated on October 19, 1952. The lawn area, playground, Library (the original, small building next to Paseo Grande), Scout Cabin, and tennis courts were celebrated by the Legion of Honor Color Guard, the Mothersingers, the Village Strutters, and an exhibition tennis match. BBQ pits and tables were completed a few weeks later. Plans for a swimming pool were deferred . In July of 1956, there was a five-day-long Community Fair in the area northeast of Grant and Washington Avenue. It featured a circus with clowns and “a skating chimpanzee” and Dancing Waters, an “electrically controlled water display”. At the first Christmas Festival in 1944, presents were distributed to “several hundred Village kiddies”. During the beginning years of the Village, these festivals lasted 5 to 8 days, with a variety of entertainment so all children in the Village could attend several parties in their own age group without cost to themselves or their parents. The last of these Christmas Festivals was held in 1955. To celebrate the completion of the freeway to the Lewelling off- ramp, a huge parade traveled from David E. Martin School (now Redwood Christian High School and Middle School), east on Paseo Grande, north on Via Largavista, east on Grant, south on the Service Road which ran parallel to Hesperian, to “Mervyn’s Parking Lot” where the food trucks now meet. (The Service Road was similar to the street that runs in front of the homes along the east side of Hesperian, between A St and Winton.) The parade was led by the Sixth As the decades passed, more celebrations have been held in the Village. To celebrate our 70th Anniversary, the SLVHA will be hosting a 1940's themed carnival in the old Mervyn's parking lot on Hesperian Blvd. The event includes tours of the iconic Lorenzo Theater, featuring the oneof-kind murals, (under black light), and the Theaters fabulous art-deco architecture. 3 Our New Street Sweeper Has Arrived! The Association's new street sweeper began operating last month replacing the older model that had become unreliable and costlier-to-maintain. The new model is a three wheel 2015 Elgin Pelican running on bio-diesel. The SLVHA spent $200,000 of its reserves to purchase this state of the art street sweeper. Unlike, other unincorporated communities, San Lorenzo streets are cleaned by SLVHA member dues, with no County or taxpayer funds. We are currently in our Spring/Summer street sweeping schedule which is bi-weekly. (These weeks usually start with the first and the third Monday of every month). Please do your part to help our neighborhoods stay clean by parking your vehicles off the street on your street sweeping day. If you are unsure of the day you are scheduled, please contact the Association office. Merrel Construction and Property Maintenance General Contractor Since 1994 Phone: (510) 908-4658 License # B688178 ADDITIONS, NEW CONSTRUCTION, KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING PATIO COVERS, DECKS, COMPLETE EXTERIOR MAKE-OVERS PLANS, DESIGNS, PERMITS ALL PHASES OF BUILDING REPAIR AND MAINTENACE Replacement Windows, Doors, Flooring, Concrete Electrical, Plumbing, Re-pipes, Sewer Electrical panel upgrades, Insulation, Heating Grey water, Storm water Collection & Recycling Seismic and Disaster Preparedness Value Engineering and Smart Designs Low Cost Consultations Estate Liquidation and Property Management A Fond Farewell to Jim Sherman TOP QUALITY- SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP CALIFORNIA NATIVE, SAN LORENZO RESIDENT EXCELLENT REFERENCES It is with deep sympathy that we say good-bye to long time Board member, resident, friend, and community volunteer, Jim Sherman, who passed away on June 8, 2015, at 81 years of age. Be wise, don’t risk your home and family’s safety with unlicensed, illegal, and inexperienced contractors. (Paid Advertisement) Orchid Re-Potting Workshops Continue! Wednesday, August 12, 2015, from 7-9 p.m., SLVHA Community Hall, 377 Paseo Grande Jim served on the Association Board for 24 years and was passionate about the San Lorenzo community, especially its youth. It was Jim's idea for the Association to host a safe Halloween event for the children, which continues to this day. Jim also served as a San Lorenzo Unified School Board member and volunteered for the San Lorenzo Little League for 20 years. Join Sung Lee, owner of Hesperian Cleaners and our very own local orchid expert as he teaches how to transplant, divide and/or re-pot your orchids. Classes have been meeting on an ongoing basis every other month. All materials are provided. Jim beamed when he spoke of his grandchildren, and our heart goes out to his family for their loss. Jim's active volunteerism in this community made a huge impact on it and he will be missed not only by the Association's Board and Staff, but by the entire San Lorenzo Village. 4 PAID ADVERTISEMENT 5 nt? a n g e Pr Birthright ® Of San Lorenzo Think You 1048 Grant Ave, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 Are? A NON PROFIT CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER HELPING WOMEN TO IDENTIFY LIFE AFFIRMING RESOURCES AND RECEIVE GUIDANCE IN PLANNING FOR HER AND HER BABY’S FUTURE. BIRTHRIGHT IS FREE, CONFIDENTIAL AND NON-JUDGEMENTAL. WE ARE LOCATED AT: 1048 GRANT AVE (back of office) 510 481-9677 24 HOUR HOTLINE 1-800-550-4900 [email protected] LIKE US ON WWW.BIRTHRIGHTOFSANLORENZO.COM CALL US.... WE CAN HELP (510) 481-9677 * FREE PREGNANCY TESTS * MEDICAL REFERRALS * COMMUNITY RESOURCE REFERRALS * HOUSING REFERRALS * FREE MATERNITY/BABY CLOTHES (AS AVAILABLE) * CARING FRIENDSHIP * VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES * INFORMACIÓN DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL EN EL SITIO WEB Please consider volunteering - just 2 hrs a week will help save a baby. CHECK US OUT AT WWW.BIRTHRIGHTOFSANLORENZO.COM - WHERE IT IS EASY TO KEEP IN TOUCH, SEE ALL THE RECENT ACTIVITIES, SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AND LEARN HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED. PAID ADVERTISEMENT SAVE THE DATE: SAN CUTTING CELEBRATION! LORENZO LIBRARY RIBBON It is my pleasure to invite you to a ribbon cutting ceremony and VIP tour of the San Lorenzo Library on Wednesday, August 26 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Alameda County is putting the finishing touches on a $10.3 million expansion of the San Lorenzo Library. The project is the first major renovation of the library in 45 years and will double the size of the library to nearly 20,000 square feet. It will also be San Lorenzo’s first green building. Exciting new features at the expanded library will include additional computers and books, a café, original artwork, a teen area, space for used book sales, and a learning center for classes and tutoring. New services will include checkout of laptops and tablets for use in the library, a 9-screen video wall for presentations and meetings, a book sorting machine to speed up library returns and shelving, and increased space for shelving that will accommodate more than 85,000 items. The library will also showcase new technologies, such as an iPad station and computers featuring educational software for young children, a gaming room, and an updated and enlarged public computer area complete with scan, print, and fax services. I hope you can join me at the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 26 at 11:00 AM for a VIP tour of your new, expanded library. The building opens to the general public on Saturday, August 29. AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT UNDERWAY I co-hosted a ground-breaking event on June 11 with Mercy Housing California to celebrate the start of construction on San Lorenzo’s affordable senior housing. The apartments will provide much-needed housing while promoting better health and quality of life for the area’s growing senior population. Pictures from the event are posted on my Facebook page, which you can find by searching “Supervisor Wilma Chan.” Construction on the affordable senior housing at the site of the old post-office is expected to be completed in the fall of 2016. Please call 415-306-1352 for more information about the project and the application process. COUNTY FAIR TICKET AND GRAB-BAG GIVEAWAY This year, I again offered to San Lorenzo residents and the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Two-for-One discount tickets to the Alameda County Fair. In addition to the discount coupons, I gave away “grab-bags” that included two free cookbooks, which offered healthy eating strategies for families. It is a pleasure to serve you. If I can be of any assistance please feel free to contact my district office at (510) 278-0367. 6 We Got Down To “Business” at Our BUSINESS EXPO June 6, 2015 A Special Thank You to Our San Lorenzo Business "Champions" x x x x x x x x Castle I.T. Services Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Fiesta Auto Insurance Fred's and Son Flowers and Gifts Galvan's Travel Hesperian Cleaners, Inc. Kelly Moore Paint Co. x Redwood Christian Schools Sylvia Ponce - New York Life The Village Realtors Village Properties & Associates x x x On Friday July 17, 2015, the Association in coordination with HARD hosted a FREE showing of “The Leggo Movie” at the San Lorenzo Little League Field. Their was a jumper for the kids, a juggling performance and lots of popcorn! Do not miss the next FREE movie night showing Disney’s “Planes, Fire and Rescue”, on Friday. Sept., 25, 2015 at the SLZ Little Park at sunset! 7 PAID ADVERTISEMENT 8 70 Years a "Village" Celebrating Our Original Homeowners Jesse and Jessie Luque Jesse and Jessie Luque bought their home on Via Anacapa in November 1947. Jesse is a WWII veteran and married Jessie in 1946 after serving in the Army Air Corps. The Luque's were attracted to San Lorenzo's country living and the fact they could walk to nearby shops with their 7 month old daughter. They also found San Lorenzo more affordable paying only $8,800 for their home versus a similar home in San Leandro, which was listing for $5,000 more. Jesse worked at the Kellogg's factory for 33 years, to support their family. The Luque's had 3 children by 1955 who attended the then newly-built Lorenzo Manor Elementary School and later San Lorenzo High. Jesse and Jessie said they have seen many changes in the 68 years they have lived in San Lorenzo. They miss all the businesses they once walked to, especially the Lorenzo Theater, the old Lorenzo Bowling Alley, and the lunch counter and soda fountain at People’s Drug Store. The Luque's have a lot in common with San Lorenzo. Next year they too will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary and will be surrounded by their 3 children, 10 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. When asked what their 70th Anniversary wish is they replied: "to see the San Lorenzo Village Center alive with activity, so that they can make new memories with neighbors friends and family". ARE YOU 62 YEARS OR OLDER and own a home? Resident of the Village FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN LIVE IN YOUR HOME WITH NO MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS! Tax free cash* on your primary residence You retain title and full ownership of your home** Use reverse mortgage proceeds to buy a home or your dream boat *Please consult your financial advisor. **Borrowers must continue to pay property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and maintain your home. Work with your local reverse mortgage professional! Contact Maggie Castillo NMLS License #453589 Direct: 831-840-3384 | [email protected] NMLS# 9392 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Borrowers are responsible for paying taxes and insurance (which may be substantial). We do not establish an escrow account for disbursements of these payments. We arrange loans with third-party providers but do not make TVY[NHNLSVHUZPU5L^@VYR-YLK;OVTWZVUPZHWHPK((.ZWVRLZWLYZVU((.HSZV^VYRZ^P[OV[OLYSLUKLYZHUKÄUHUJPHSPUZ[P[\[PVUZ that offer reverse mortgages. These materials are not from HUD or FHA and were not approved by HUD or a government agency. PAID ADVERTISEMENT 9 10 Village Properties “Your Neighbor & Realtor” Happy Summer San Lorenzo Village. I have been hard at work obtaining HIGHEST HOME VALUE SALES for YOU! Notice the LIST PRICE versus my SOLD price! Our Village homes remain a sought after little jewel. Address List Price $459,000 246 Peach Dr $470,000 16149 Via Catherine $470,000 161 Via Harriet $440,000 1586 Via Buena Vista $519,500 15887 Via Cordoba VP Pending Homes $468,500 1232 Via San Juan $499,500 17277 Via Frances $435,000 17247 Via El Cerrito $424,900 820 Via Mariposa SOLD $478,000 $481,000 $480,000 $460,000 $535,000 Over Asking! Over Asking! Over Asking! Over Asking! Community & Real Estate Services Offered Broker/Owners - Independently owned and operated Located at 15845 Channel St. San Lorenzo, at Arroyo Center www.VillageProperties.net • DRE# 01838297 “The Village is our home, making us the best fit to sell yours” PAID ADVERTISEMENT 11 San Lorenzo Village Homes Association 377 Paseo Grande San Lorenzo, CA 94580 510-276-4554 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Oakland, CA PERMIT #544 Facebook.com/SLVHA SLVHA- Celebrating as a ”Village “for 70 Years! San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Board Meeting is the Third Thursday of Every Month, the Next Meeting is August 20, 2015 BOARD MEMBERS Wes Auten, President Steve Kirk, Vice President Kyle Carlson, Sec/Treas. Michelle Clowser Cheryl Hoffmann Published by the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Susan Kleebauer, Administrator Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri., 8:30 AM—Noon & 1:00-5:00 PM Closed to the public on Wednesdays website: www.slvha.com The Village Scene: Watch for Upcoming Events! Homeowner Happenings: • SLVHA 70th Anniversary Event – Carnival and Lorenzo Theater Tours – Saturday, September 19, 2015, Old Mervyns Parking Lot at Paseo Grande and Hesperian Blvd, SLZ– 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Free Movie Night – Planes. Fires & Rescue, Friday, September 25, 2015-San Lorenzo Little League Park, 1062 Grant Ave., SLZ Other Village Festivities: • COPP Shop Flea Market – Saturday August 15, 2015 -Old Mervyns Parking Lot at Hesperian and Paseo Grande, SLZ • San Lorenzo Library Ribbon Cutting & Opening — Ribbon cutting Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Library opens to public on Saturday August 29, 2015 • COPP Shop BBQ – Friday, September 25, 2015-First Presbyterian Church, 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley– 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 12