Thank You to Those Who Keep Castro Valley Running

Editor,

Aren’t we lucky to live in Castro Valley? During Covid, we have had hard-working merchants, service folks, and public servants doing all they can to keep us safe. Whether it’s the great folks at our local Safeway and Lucky stores, to the small businesses in the village, to the happy workers who paced our shopping at Trader Joe’s, we have been recipients of great care here in our fine little town.

Those kudos extend to the MAC who has continued to meet via Zoom and to the late Forum editor Fred Zehnder as well, who honored us by publishing our letters along the way and giving us space to have our voices heard.  And teachers in our schools have done a great job in doing all they can to meet the needs of their students whenever possible.

But the one group that has not had much recognition gets the final high five: our loyal and creative library staff! They have gone above and beyond to keep us entertained and stimulated during this difficult time with no-contact pick up services, ongoing book holds, children’s activities on the outside tables, and a general positive and helpful attitude throughout this past year or more of challenging literature logistics!

So a big thank you to Lynn, Simon, Andre and all library staff. We are so lucky to have a great local library who responds to our needs every day. Now, if I can just get used to their new hours! Kudos to all who serve the Castro Valley community.

–Kathy Padro, Castro Valley