Bryce Turner Season,” Said MAC Member Ken HEALTH Cedures
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SEE Have a PAGE 6 Happy VALENTINE’S DAY CASTROCASTROA COMMUNITY VALLEYVALLEY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE FORUMFORUM 1989 YEAR 31 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 NO. 7 MAC MEETING INSIDE YOUR FORUM GoFundMe for CV ‘Tiny NEWS CVHS Athlete Homes’ With Leukemia On Hold On Friday, February 1, Bryce If you know Bryce you know By Amy Sylvestri Big Savings Turner was taken to the Doctor he has a million-dollar smile, has CASTRO VALLEY FORUM East Bay Community after his mom noticed an odd rash the sweetest and silliest personal- Energy already saving and some bruising. However, not ity, and loves to hang out with his Castro Valley’s Municipal Ad- customers $3 million in a million years did she nor the friends. visory Council (MAC) continued family expect to hear that Bryce This amazing family is part of an item related to the proposed Page 3 has cancer. our community... and they need us “tiny homes” project at its Mon- The 15-year-old 6-foot-4 foot- more than ever right now. day night meeting. LIVING ball and basketball sophomore We are are asking for any help While plans are moving for- standout at Castro Valley High as this family endures every par- ward for the creation of the proj- school, who was just at school be- ent’s worst nightmare, and all the ect designed to house some of the ing “silly Bryce,” has cancer. associated medical cost that will town’s homeless on the parking Tests would later confirm and incur during a five-month hospital lot of First Presbyterian Church at determine that Bryce has child- stay and the life-saving medica- 2490 Grove Way, general plan and hood Acute Myeloid Leukemia tions and treatments. zoning changes will be required in (AML), a very aggressive and If you are unable to donate mon- order for the tiny homes or other fast-growing cancer if not treated etarily, please help lift this family similar projects to be sanctioned. Soup-er Supper promptly. in thoughts, prayers and love, and Council members said they Is there anything that The aggressive nature of this let them know they are not alone! needed to be cautious in order to can’t be made with disease has immediately placed We, together can help cover this create a clear precedent moving Campbell’s tomato soup? Bryce in the hospital for the next family in love! #battleforbryce or forward. Page 7 four to five months while he un- www.gofundme.com/f/battle-for- “I don’t want to make this dergoes intensive chemotherapy bryce-turner overly complicated but it’s open with a multitude of tests and pro- —from the Bryce Turner season,” said MAC member Ken HEALTH cedures. GoFundMe page see MAC on back page Chronic Pain? To get the right treatment, it is important to find the source of the pain Page 8 INDEX Classified Ads ............ 12 Community Calendar ... 4 Crosswords ............... 14 East Bay Living ............. 6 Homes ........................ 11 Horoscope ................. 14 Merchants .................... 5 Gleaning, Swapping and Fixing During Zero Waste Week Obituaries ................. 14 The Castro Valley Sanitary Above at left, some three doz- wise might have gone to waste. concluded on Sunday afternoon of small, non-working appliances Sports .......................... 8 District hosted its 4th Annual en volunteers visited 20 different The fruit went to food pantries at the Castro Valley Library with of every sort, from computers to Zero Waste Week last Wednesday properties of generous homeown- at Faith Lutheran and the Greek two popular events — the Cloth- space heaters and vacuum clean- Weather ........................ 2 through Sunday with a variety of ers on Wednesday, gleaning 1,895 Orthodox churches in Castro Val- ing Swap ’N Sew and “Fix-It ers to smart phones to learn how activities aimed at reducing the pounds of oranges, tangerines, ley. Clinic.” The community repair to keep them from going into the PHONE: (510) 537-1792 amount of waste going to landfills. grapefruit and lemons that other- On the right, Zero Waste Week workshop attracted a lot of owners trash can. (REVISED) P01 FRONT 02/13 copy.indd 1 2/12/19 5:10 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 2 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Castro Valley Weather Feb. 13 - 17, 2019 Sun Kings Return to CV Center For the Arts by Popular Demand Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Rain & Wind Rain & Wind Cloudy, Rainy Showers Rain Possible By Terry Liebowitz High 59° Low 54° High 58° Low 46° High 53 Low 43° High 55° Low 42° High 55° Low 38° SPECIAL TO THE FORUM “All You Need Is Love,” and Almanac Moon Phases there will be that in abundance as the Sun Kings perform at the Past Week’s Rain: 01.23 Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Castro Valley Center for the Arts, Season To Date: 14.99 19 26 6 13 Saturday night, February 23 at Normal To Date: 14.14 7:30 pm. Season Average: 21.22 The Sun Kings are California’s premier Beatles’ tribute band. This is their second appearance in the Sun sets at 5:47 p.m. today, rises at 7:01 a.m. Thursday. Castro Valley Arts Foundation Series, brought back by popular demand. ESTATE LIQUIDATION ichele arkovich ntiques No wigs, costumes or fake Liv- Estate Sales & Consignments M20407 Santa MariaM Ave. and 2510 SanA Carlos Ave. erpool accents — it is all about the [email protected] Cell- 882-3242 music. The Sun Kings’ attention to detail and ability to capture the BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: The Sun Kings, the premier authenticity and vitality of the mu- Beatles’ tribute band, returns to the stage of the Castro Val- sic has gained respect and critical ley Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23. acclaim among Beatles purists ev- GOT A NEWS TIP? CALL (510) 537-1792 erywhere. gy-packed, reminiscent of the joy off good energy, we become one Note for note, the group recre- and excitement at a 1960’s Beatles big happy family, say leader Drew OR EMAIL: [email protected] ates the Beatles’ recordings using concert. Harrison.” the same vintage instruments: The Sun Kings repertoire con- For ticketing information see: Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Gibson, tains over 150 Beatles songs span- www.cvartsfoundation.org/shows. and Epiphone guitars, the Hofner ning their entire catalogue. Terry Liebowitz is a founding Bass and Ludwig Drums. “If the audience is with us, sing- member of the Castro Valley Arts COMMIT YOUR FAMILY TO BE FIT! Their concerts are ener- ing along and dancing and giving Foundation. We Are Different From Other Fitness Clubs. COMMENT We Have A Family Atmosphere! Full Gym • Over 40 Group Exercise Classes • Lap Swimming Year-round Aqua Aerobics • Swim Lessons • Pro Tennis Lessons • Kids Pool Under the Umbrella Word ART Pickleball & $1Babysitting For example, two gorgeous, yet by Renea Turner, digitally photo- By Bruce Roberts SPECIAL TO THE FORUM very different, quilts—“Curves” graphs outlines of large buildings and “Hanging Gourds II”— were through the added texture of a fine NO INITIATION FEE!* People become members of an created by sisters Julia Vitero, and screen. organization because they have a Delores Vitero Presley, showing In short, there are many out- common interest. For members of that even within the same medium, standing pieces that highlight this & FEBRUARY FREE the Hayward Arts Council, that in- and same family, artistic styles can exhibit from Hayward Area’s ar- *When you join early and pay terest coalesces under the umbrella differ greatly. tistic world. Please visit the HAHS word ART. “Mni-wiconi,” is Lakota Sioux Community Gallery at 22380 your first 2 months dues. But under that umbrella, the in- for “Water for Life,” title of a Foothill Blvd. Hayward, open Subject to change without notice. terests of every member are very beautiful blue ceramic sculpture Wednesdays through Sundays, Offer exp. 3/1/19 different. by Carolina Grainey-Vejar, that until March 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 This is amply demonstrated at shapes an unborn baby cradled p.m. This is a wonderful show. GUEST TICKETS HALF PRICE. Arts Council’s Members’ Show, within a drop of water Bruce Roberts is Hayward Poet Offer Exp. 2/28/19 now on display at the Community Karla Lopez’s “Ocelots” depicts Laureate and HAC Board Vice Gallery of the Hayward Area His- in vivid watercolor every close-up President. Visit www.hayward- torical Society. Thirty-five artists detail of two striking jungle cats. artscouncil.org for more art exhib- 1 FREE have entered one piece each to The interesting “City Skyline,” its and events. Pro Tennis Lesson show off their interest, and talent. for Child/Adult From sculpture to quilting to Join Our Club Where pottery, graphite drawing, water- Mat Room Ribbon Cutting Everyone Knows Your Name. colors, acrylics, digital photogra- Be A Part Of Something! phy, oil painting, mixed media and A public ribbon cutting will be Measure G, a $123-million Bond poetry, the members of the Hay- held next Tuesday, Feb. 19, for approved by Castro Valley voters ward Arts Council are a diverse the new Mat Room at Creekside in the June 7, 2016 election. group with diverse interests, but Middle School. 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