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New Fremont park
is a supply of pleasure

One thing great has occurred in Fremont. A vacant constructing in a uncared for neighborhood has change into a cheerful and wholesome place the place neighbors at the moment are assembly.

Dusterberry Neighborhood Park is a magical place. My spouse and I handed by to see the brand new park and we have been amazed to see youngsters enjoying, households visiting, and seniors strolling or just sitting on a bench. It’s as if the second the ribbon was reduce July 7, life and happiness gathered and flourished.

Kudos to our Parks Division and everybody concerned. I’m so proud to reside in Fremont.

Larry Davick
Fremont

Grand jury service is
a rewarding endeavor

Re: Grand Jury insert, July 9.

I lately concluded my one-year time period as a civil grand juror for Contra Costa County. The Civil Grand Jury shouldn’t be a courtroom jury.  As a substitute of listening to a trial and deliberating, the 19 members of the Civil Grand Jury examine and report on the work of native authorities with the objective of bettering accountability and transparency. As a retired lawyer, I used to be capable of put my authorized experience to make use of in a means that didn’t contain infinite paperwork and mundane courtroom filings. I obtained to make use of my litigation abilities to analyze points affecting my group and produce studies which are simply accessible to the general public.

What actually made the expertise memorable have been the jurors, 19 numerous strangers all with totally different backgrounds and views. A authorized drama TV present, however with much less backstabbing and extra real camaraderie.

I extremely advocate this chance, whether or not you’re a retired lawyer or not.

Kent Ball
Danville

Advantage, not delivery, ought to
prevail at faculties, jobs

Re: “Court docket guidelines towards affirmative motion” (Web page A1, June 30).