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Jeffrey Brinkhaus's avatar

Interesting story Kevin. I had to dig back in my visual memory of that part of downtown Hayward. When you mentioned Sorenson's Mortuary, I immediately recalled the First Methodist Church across the street. Over my many years up and down B St, I never did venture inside, but definitely recall the beautiful mostly glass front.

Good to find you writing on Facebook. Hopefully this expands your readership exponentially.

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Kevin Nelson's avatar

Thanks, Jeff. Substack is my top priority. I post things here and there on FB but I save the stories and the good stuff for the column. But I like the people news on FB. This piece sparked a lot of interest so I’ll probably run a follow up soon

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Elizabeth Higgins's avatar

Great read, thank you Kevin. I remember peering in through the front glass doors of the Methodist Church.

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Kevin Nelson's avatar

What a great comment. Thank you. You’ve peered through the windows too. We’re surely not the only ones to do that!

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Janice Moyer's avatar

Good old Hayward!

Great story-thanks

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Kevin Nelson's avatar

Thank you, Janice. Yes, Hayward is a good old place after all.

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Coach Jim Bisenius's avatar

Great Great story. I have seen them. I went to the catholic church. Coach

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Kevin Nelson's avatar

Thank you Coach. Much appreciated.

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