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Alhambra sophomore Reagan Cole (7) scored a goal in the Bulldogs’ 3-3 draw with Campolindo on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune)

Alternative education thriving in Martinez By PAUL CRAIG Special to the Tribune NOTE: Rotary Report is an update about featured speakers at Martinez Rotary Club meetings. Rotary meets once a week at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 Muir Station Road. For meeting times and other inquiries, visit www. martinezrotary.org. Principal Lori O’Connor is rightly proud of the Vicente-Martinez High School and the Briones Independent Study School. They have great programs. They’ve just moved into their new building at 925 u

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Vicente Martinez and Briones High School Principal, Lori O’Connor, at a recent meeting of the Martinez Rotary Club.

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A display of several wood carvings by longtime Martinez resident, Jim Marieiro, at the ARTU4iA studio, 725 Ward St., Suite D, Martinez. Marieiro’s intricate woodcarving work, along with that of his students, will be featured at the gallery this Saturday, Jan. 21, from 7-9 p.m. The event is free to attend, and guests will be treated to refreshments and story-telling by poet fisherman Harlan Bailey.

Legal professionals needed for Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial MARTINEZ, Calif. – Bay Area soon-to-be, practicing, and retired law professionals are needed to provide assistance to their future brethren at the upcoming 36th Annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial Program, held in the early evenings throughout the month of February, at the Martinez Court Rooms. Last year, 120 Bay Area practicing and retired attorneys and sworn judges, as well as third-year law students volunteered their time with the Mock Trials. Coordinated by the Contra

Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE), Mock Trial is an academic event provided for high school students. The hands-on educational program was created to help students acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. This year’s grabbed-from-the-local-and-national-headlines case, the People v. Awbrey, is a trial about human trafficking and false

imprisonment. The pretrial issue involves the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, namely protection against illegal search and seizure and against self-incrimination. “I encourage all my fellow law professionals to join us in serving as Mock Trial judges and attorney u MOCK TRIAL: Page 2 NOTE: Due to deadline restrictions, coverage from the Jan. 18 City Council meeting will be available exclusively online at http:// martineztribune.com, and in next week’s edition of the Tribune.

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MARTINEZ, Calif. – The newest Main Street restaurant is Bar Cava Wine Bar & Eatery. The Spanish-style wine bar opened the first week in January and already has periodic waiting lines. Owners are Corey and Pat Katz, and Pat’s cooking might make visitors think they are on an Iberian vacation. Bar Cava features a variety of wines, Spanish and other beers, and Mountain Grounds coffee. Expect wine classes, Cheese & Wine Wednesdays, special events, happy hour and entertainment as scheduled. Bar Cava is open for lunch and dinner on the weekdays, and late on Friday and Saturday nights at 718 Main St. in downtown Martinez. Call (925) 957-6030 or visit www.barcavawine.com for more information.

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scorers,” said Contra Costa County Presiding Judge Jill Fannin. “I have been volunteering with this program for over 15 years. I’m continually impressed with the dedication demonstrated by all the teams

that participate in this challenging academic event. Every volunteer will tell you that the professionalism and skill these high school students demonstrate in our courtrooms during Mock Trial, rival those

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ROGUE ONE

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Arrest Log they witnessed earlier in the day with the professionals.” Teams of high school students work with teachers and volunteer coaches to prepare their version of the criminal case, from both the prosecution and defense perspectives. Students assume the roles of trial attorneys, pre-trial motion attorneys, witnesses, clerks, bailiffs, artists, and court journalists. Mock Trial judges and attorneys score their performance and provide immediate feedback. Winning teams advance through seven rounds of competition. The county’s champion advances to the State finals. This year, there will be 18 Contra Costa County high school Mock Trial teams competing, including Alhambra High School. Volunteers will score two competing schools that argue the case in their assigned court. Each night will begin with a 15-minute rules and regulations training, then the volunteers will go into their scheduled courtrooms to serve as Mock Trial judge and

scorers. The Mock Trials’ scorers are made up of Bay Area deputy district attorneys and deputy public defenders, as well as public-sector, private-practice, and corporate lawyers. In addition, seasoned law students are also welcome to participate. A practicing or retired judge or commissioner will preside over each trial, and also serve as one of the trial’s scorers. Schedule for 2017 Contra Costa County High School Mock Trials: Preliminaries: Feb. 7, 9, 14, 16, 5-7:30 p.m. (eight competitions each night); Quarterfinals: Feb. 21, 5-7:30 p.m. (four competitions); Semifinals: Feb. 23, 5-7:30 p.m. (two competitions); Final and Consolation: Feb. 28, 5-7:30 p.m. (two competitions). Mock Trial will be headquartered at the A.F. Bray Courthouse, 1020 Ward St., Martinez. Interested volunteers can learn more by visiting www.cocoschools. org or contacting Jonathan Lance at (925) 942-3429.

Those appearing in the following listings have only been arrested on suspicion of the crimes indicated and are presumed innocent. Arrests listed may not necessarily have taken place in Martinez. n Brian Sheppard, 43, was arrested Jan. 16 on warrants or holds only. n Jon Proulx, 34, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly driving with license suspended for drunk driving. n Dennis Kelly, 39, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly receiving or concealing stolen property. n Robert Kirk, 57, was arrested Jan. 15 on DUI alcohol/ drugs, DUI alcohol with BAC greater than .08 charges. n Octavio Ramirez, 47, was arrested Jan. 14 for allegedly being intoxicated in public. n Samuel Bailey, 26, was arrested Jan. 14 on charges of revocation of probation, receiving/etc. known stolen property over $200, taking vehicle without owner’s consent. n Travis Hagerthy, 32, was arrested Jan. 14 for allegedly being intoxicated in public. n Desi Johnston, 24, was arrested Jan. 13 for alleged petty theft. n Kristopher Cardin, 41, was arrested Jan. 12 on charges of DUI alcohol/drugs, DUI alcohol with BAC greater than .08. n Dillan Woods, 27, was arrested Jan. 12 on warrants or holds only. n Michael Wiese, 28, was arrested Jan. 12 for allegedly driving with license suspended for drunk driving. n Luis Haefke, 20, was arrested Jan. 11 for alleged battery, petty theft and allegedly being intoxicated in public. n Marlaina Vegas, 31, was arrested Jan. 9 on charges of receiving/etc. known stolen property over $200, taking vehicle without owner’s consent. n Courtney Hall, 20, was arrested Jan. 9 for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Martinez students make Dean’s List at university Yosuke Miki and Tayler Hopkins, both of Martinez, have been named to the Dean’s List at their respective colleges. Miki attends State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta. To qualify for the SUNY Dean’s List, Miki had to earn a grade-point aver-

age of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Hopkins is attending Azusa Pacific University (APU), majoring in Criminal Justice. Hopkins served with Mexico Outreach during the fall semester, visiting Mexicali orphanages, women’s shelters, pris-

David A. King March 20, 1962 - Jan. 9, 2017 Resident of Pleasant Hill

ons, schools and churches as part of a gospel-centered outreach program with APU. In order to make the Dean’s List at this university, Hopkins also had to maintain a 3.5 GPA and complete at least 12 units, and be registered for a fouryear degree.

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Susanna St., at the corner of Susanna and Brown streets. The new building replaces the obsolete Continuing Education space on Alhambra Avenue. The Martinez Board of Education gets A-plus marks for enthusiastically supporting both the new building and the education program. Both schools are designed around the needs of students with special issues. Both schools are fully accredited. Students earn a WASC diploma. WASC is the accrediting commission for schools of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It has the mandate of assuring that educational institutions meet high standards. It’s relied upon by the California Department of Education. Vicente Martinez is a continuation high school. Students attend one advisory period and five class periods each day. Upon completion, they earn a WASC certified diploma. At Briones, students do

most of their work at home. They meet with a teacher for one hour per week and must complete 25 hours of course work each week. Completion of the Briones curriculum also leads to a WASC diploma. The two schools are designed with the students’ special needs in mind. Classes are small; teacher attention is large. In addition to direct education, students get emotional and social

support and counseling. Some students take courses at Diablo Valley College (DVC). They receive double credit for college courses. Field trips are an important part of the curriculum. Students can follow various career pathways. For example, careers in mental health, computers or culinary arts. In the culinary arts curriculum they can participate in meal preparation and serving at Loaves & Fishes, or at the

DVC cafeteria. The schools are adept at obtaining external support. For example, they have an intervention grant from Contra Costa Mental Health. The folks at Briones and Vicente Martinez Schools love their program and their new building. They’d love to have you visit. To schedule a visit, contact Principal Lori O’Connor at loconnor@ martinez.k12.ca.us. You’ll be impressed!

Where in Martinez? ... Where in Martinez was this photo taken? The first person to correctly identify the location will win two free tickets to Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas! Email admin@ martineztribune.com or post your guesses in the comments section at http://martinez tribune.com. Good luck! Last week’s winner, who correctly identified the “Local Honey for Sale” sign at Nu-Way Cleaners, 618 Las Juntas St., is Charles Martin. Congratulations Mr. Martin! Please note: Due to the significant number of guesses received, the Tribune cannot reply to all. However, the winners will be contacted for address information.

David is survived by his mother, Ruth King, of Pleasant Hill, brothers Jack King (Roberta) of Martinez and Gary King of Pleasant Hill; three children, Nicole Moore (Jason) of Boise, Idaho, Kyle King of Boise and Tyler King (Angelica) of Martinez. He also leaves behind two granddaughters, Sophie and Emma Moore of Boise. Also survived by Denise Ballerstein King of Boise, Idaho. David will also be missed by numerous friends. Private services.

(“MAN ABOUT TOWN” JOHN GRUBKA / Martinez Tribune)

Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, Jan. 20

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Tuesday, Jan. 24

Wednesday, Jan. 25

Thursday, Jan. 26

55º / 45º Cloudy with showers

57º / 49º Periods of clouds, sun

56º / 39º A.M. downpours, brief showers

57º / 36º Periods of rain

57º / 39º Cloudy, a little rain

55º / 36º Sun, areas of high clouds

56º / 34º Partly sunny

Sunrise / Sunset 7:21 a.m. / 5:19 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:20 a.m. / 5:20 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:20 a.m. / 5:21 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:19 a.m. / 5:22 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:19 a.m. / 5:23 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:18 a.m. / 5:24 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:17 a.m. / 5:25 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 12:56 a.m. / 12:13 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 1:51 a.m. / 12:47 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 2:45 a.m. / 1:24 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 3:39 a.m. / 2:04 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 4:32 a.m. / 2:49 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 5:22 a.m. / 3:38 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 6:11 a.m. / 4:32 p.m.

High Tides 7:57 a.m. (4.99 ft) 8:54 p.m. (3.64 ft)

High Tides 8:43 a.m. (5.09 ft) 10:02 p.m. (3.77 ft)

High Tides 9:25 a.m. (5.22 ft) 11:01 p.m. (4.04 ft)

High Tides 10:04 a.m. (5.41 ft) 11:53 p.m. (4.27 ft)

High Tides 10:41 a.m. (5.58 ft)

High Tides 12:40 a.m. (4.49 ft) 11:17 a.m. (5.74 ft)

High Tides 1:22 a.m. (4.63 ft) 11:54 p.m. (5.84 ft)

Low Tides 1:03 a.m. (1.31 ft) 2:53 p.m. (1.05 ft)

Low Tides 1:56 a.m. (1.74 ft) 3:56 p.m. (.69 ft)

Low Tides 2:53 a.m. (2.07 ft) 4:51 p.m. (.39 ft)

Low Tides 3:48 a.m. (2.33 ft) 5:38 p.m. (.16 ft)

Low Tides 4:39 a.m. (2.53 ft) 6:20 p.m. (.03 ft)

Low Tides 5:28 a.m. (2.59 ft) 6:59 p.m. (-0.03 ft)

Low Tides 6:13 a.m. (2.56 ft) 7:33 p.m. (-0.07 ft)

Temperatures from AccuWeather. Astronomical information by U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department. Water levels measured from Martinez-Amorco Pier. (FD is Following Day; PD is Preceding Day.)

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Datebook Ongoing Housing Workshop for Seniors When: Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Where: Contra Costa County Aging and Adult Services, 500 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Details: This Information and Assistance Program may be able to help with your housing search. Register and attend if you are a resident of Contra Costa County, a senior citizen that is homeless, if you’re in the process of eviction and could be homeless soon, your rent has or will be increased to an amount you cannot afford, or if you are unable to use the Internet to locate or apply for housing. Info: (925) 229-8434 or 800-510-2020 to register. 2017 Cat Spay/Neuter Dates When: Sundays Jan. 29, April 9, July 9, Oct. 8 Where: Contra Costa County Animal Services, 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez.

Details: Low cost spay and neuter clinic for feral and free roaming community cats. Cats must be in humane traps (sorry, no carriers permitted). Spay/Neuter Impact Program (SNIP) has some traps available. Reservations are required – no walk-ins accepted. Cost includes FVRCP and Rabies vaccinations, flea treatment when available, ear-tip for permanent spayed/neutered identification. Cost: $15 Info: (925) 473-5027 or www.snipcat.org Mother Goose Time When: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 10 to Feb. 28 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: A lighthearted early literacy story time for the youngest crowd! Reading is accompanied with singing and play. Stories are followed by a simple craft for older children and Stay & Play for the younger set. Best for ages 6 months to 3 years. Cost: Free Info: (925) 646-9900 or

ccclib.org Drop-In Wednesdays When: 3-4 p.m. Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Drop in at the Martinez Library on Wednesdays for activities and events. This month: Jan. 18 is Wii and board games, Jan. 25 starts a new art series with local artist, Julia Linsteadt. Snacks provided. Check it out! Cost: Free Info: (925) 646-9900 or ccclib.org

Saturday, Jan. 21 Women’s March Contra Costa When: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Details: A program featuring music and speakers will be followed by a march beginning and ending at Civic Park. This non-partisan event is in support of the National Women’s March on Washington, D.C., the same day. Sign-up is not

required, but helps event sponsors plan for and accommodate the event. Cost: Free Info: www.walnutcreekwomenswalk.org

will be held Friday, Feb. 17. Cost: $60 Martinez residents; $70 non-residents. Info: (925) 372-3510 or www.cityofmartinez.org

Tuesday, Jan. 24 Monday, Jan. 23 Hot Cocoa and S’mores Camp When: 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23 Where: Nancy Boyd Park Recreation Room Details: One day of winter fun and a little cooking. Brownies in a cup, crafts and games. Cost: $22 Info: Call (925) 372-3510 or register online at www. cityofmartinez.org. Babysitter Workshop When: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 Where: Martinez City Hall, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez. Details: The American Red Cross has recently updated the Babysitter’s Training, adding features such as a CD-ROM loaded with helpful information for the babysitter. Babysitters will learn skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children. Topics will include running a small business, safety, safe play, discipline, basic infant care, and basic first aid. A book with a babysitter certificate, supplies and snacks are included. No CPR or First Aid Certification will be provided with this class. Students should bring a lunch. Boys and girls are welcome to attend this class. Session 2

Martinez Book Club When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: This month’s selection: “All Roads Lead to Austen: A Yearlong Journey with Jane” by Amy Elizabeth Smith. Come join us for Book Club! We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The group will select a different book for every meeting, alternating between genres. No registration or fees – just show up! Cost: Free

Wednesday, Jan. 25 Poets & Poems: Read, Write, Speak When: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday evenings (Jan. 25-Feb. 15, followed by two-week break, then begin again on March 8-29). Where: Martinez Tribune lobby, 725 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Join us to read, listen to, and write poetry. We are following a general theme of reading early 20th Century Modernist poets such as Robert Frost, Marianne Moore, W. H. Auden, and others, adding in more recent poets as suggested by the group. We have read Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” from LEAVES OF GRASS, noticing how Whit-

Magazines & soft-back books needed! Magazines (no older than 6 months), soft back books and good, used children’s books are needed at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. The Auxiliary Volunteers deliver some 150 magazines and books each week to the 14 waiting rooms around the hospital and clinics. The magazines help make the long waits bearable. Bring magazines to the hospital lobby information desk or the Gift Shop. All personal labels are removed by the Auxiliary Volunteers before they are delivered. For more information please call the Gift Shop at (925) 370-5818, or email Rhonda.Smith@hsd.cccounty.us.

man influences Jack Kerouac’s ON THE ROAD or Alan Ginsberg’s HOWL. We are a playful, joyful group, not shy about looking up word definitions or terms to find meaning. All ages are welcome from high school student to senior. Poets & Poems will be facilitated by Cheryl Haynes from Jan. 25 to Feb. 15, will take a two week break then begin again on March 8 to 29. Cost: Free Info: Cheryl Haynes, (925) 323-2004 or cherylh2574@ gmail.com. Hodgepodge Crafts When: 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Where: Rankin Aquatic Center, 100 Buckley St., Martinez. Details: A craft session where the group decides on the crafts they want to make. Choose from weaving a bracelet, making an animal lanyard or learn to make balloon animals, flowers and hats. All supplies and a snack are provided. Bring your own loom; the City will provide the bands. Cost: $10 Info: (925) 372-3510 or www.cityofmartinez.org

Thursday, Jan. 26 Annual Count of Homeless Contra Costa Residents When: Jan. 26-27 Where: Throughout Contra Costa County Details: Contra Costa residents who are experiencing homelessness will be surveyed at many locations across the county. Data from this effort helps government, service providers and community advocates develop effective responses to the challenges facing local people who are experiencing homelessness. The information is also a required part of the county’s requests for federal and state funding for homeless services. Volunteers are needed. Info: http://cchealth.org/ homeless/council/point-intime.php

Saturday, Jan. 28 To be continued ...

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Walkways in need of repair ‘Thanks’ It is a wonderful idea I heard to name the East Bay Park in Martinez for Ted and Kathy Radke because of Mr. Radke’s 30 years service on the Board of Directors for the park district. It is a nice honor for the Radke Family. I hope that the district is planning on repairs of the southern part of the asphalt walkways that are being badly

damaged and destroyed by the parks maintenance trucks that are driving on those walkways. The walkways were not made to withstand the weight of the heavy pickup trucks. They are in need of a real make-over to make them like the northern part of the walkway. At this time it is difficult for two people to walk on them together or use a stroller,

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Hemp Talk: A marijuana forum & review By JOHN STONE Special to the Tribune “Sherbert,” by Mr. Roper It looks like little purple octopuses in a bag. It smells like fresh cut purple lavender flower blossoms in Provence, France, in the spring. It is as dense as an adobe brick. It tastes like a purple marijuana-flavored Jolly Rancher. Expando rating is very high so “take it easy, fella.” The effect and experiences are really profound in the way it makes you feel really good and lets you function at a very high level without displaying impaired behavior. A really good feeling – strong hedge vs the stresses, chaos and anger of modern life’s demands. You may find, buy, and have it delivered to your doorstep legally, usually within an hour, by one of many dispensaries that deliver to Martinez. This is money leaving our town. Martinez absolutely needs a safe access dispensary. “Cobbler,” by a longtime well-seasoned Martinez grower The cobbler is dark almost purple, and it looks like black mamba candy growing on trees. It smells of being deep in a dark hemp forest at night covered in resins of Keef. A little airy, lightly medium in density that still holds its own. The taste is very distinctively yummy at first and throughout your Chiefing session. It has a pretty low expando rating, which your lungs will thank you for. The effect and experience is quite pleasing. A serene, calm soul, fulfilling effect and retreat after a long day of stress and chaos. You can find and buy cobbler locally, just not legally, unfortunately. Many local Martinez growers need and deserve a legal and safe outlet to display and sell their wares.

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Bocce returns to action after two-week break

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Alhambra’s Jackson Norried uses his strength against his opponent in the Bulldogs’ 55-47 loss to Berean Christian on Jan. 13, 2017. (MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune)

Alhambra can’t get results in 3-3 thriller By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The Division II runner ups from last year showed up at Alhambra probably not expecting to be served up much of a challenge. However, the last time these two teams met, the Cougars only scored a single goal in a win. This time the Bulldogs had a little more on their mind than just holding down the talented Cougars. But a late goal by Cougar captain Rupert Dusauzay guaranteed that both teams would take a point from the contest in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Surely prior to the game the Bulldogs would’ve taken a 3-3 draw no problem against the Division runner ups, but the Cougars lost eight seniors from that team. That didn’t mean the guys who were on the pitch weren’t up to the task, but Alhambra will surely feel as though they hurt themselves in many tough spots. Tactically the Cougars allowed the Bulldogs to put pressure on their defense in the early stages of the match. Campolindo decided to try and allow Alhambra to move forward with the ball at their feet in an attempt to hit them swiftly on the counter attack. Matthew Rinquist was unlucky not to score in the 11th minute when his shot deflected off of Solomon Dusauzay. The ball took it away from the diving Bulldog keeper, but was cleared by the Bulldogs. Unable to clear their lines, the Bulldogs conceded the opener to Solomon Dusauzay in the 24th minute. A poor clearance went backwards into the path of the striker, rather than away from the Bulldog goal. The Campo player easily scored to give his team a lead. With a goal in hand Campolindo was buoyed, and played more possession soccer. Which made it all the more stunning when Alhambra equal-

Alhambra boys basketball runs into wall late in home loss By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune

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Alhambra junior Hunter Bradford (4) clashes with a Campolindo player in the teams’ 3-3 draw at Knowles Field on Jan. 16, 2017.

ized in the 30th minute. Completely against the run of play, senior Jack Fuller managed to use his strength to push off a pair of defenders and score a solo stunner. The Cougars were all over the shop for the remainder of the half, but still managed not to concede to the

suddenly invigorated Bulldogs. That all ended only three minutes into the second half when another defensive mishap gifted the Cougars the lead. A poor clearance by the Bulldog defender was slashed into the net ruthlessly by Campolindo. u DRAW: Page 8

As the season wears on for the Bulldog boys, and the list of games left to play gets shorter, they’re going to want this one back. The facts are simple. Alhambra had a seven-point lead in the game before basically disappearing in the fourth quarter of their 55-47 loss to Berean Christian-Walnut Creek on Friday, Jan. 13. And it’s not the first time they’ve had trouble in the fourth quarter of games, but losing in the league opener in that fashion sets a bad precedent for what’s to come. When they were getting the ball into the paint, whether that be at the hands of Jordyn Eglite or Thomas McDonald, the Bulldogs were at their most successful. The Eagles were not going to match up sizewise with Alhambra. Their only way to win would be to out-shoot the Bulldogs, and force Alhambra to try and do the same in response. After a brief cold streak, the Bulldogs caught fire and reeled off a 7-0 run to end the first quarter. But Berean’s u WALL: Page 8

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rebounds in only 18 minutes of game time in the Bulldogs’ 75-28 win over Berean Christian-Walnut Creek on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. The senior has moved to playing the wing role to accommodate her development after her injury, and drained a trio of three-pointers in the win, and her eighth game this season. “Karissa has worked very hard to get to this

point,” said her coach, Jason Bautista. “[She] is still trying to find a rhythm with her teammates on the court.” Wiebalk knocked down some timely shots for the Bulldogs in the win, and has done a good job of finding open spots on the floor to exploit defenses in her new role on the court. Wiebalk is the only player on the team who

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Martinez Winter Bocce Standings The Martinez Indoor Winter League consists of 58 teams, and over 500 players participating. Courts are located at NorCal Courts, 360 Ferry St., Martinez. Standings current as of Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

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Alhambra freshman Kaylee Pond (10) had six steals and six assists to go alone with 11 points in the Bulldog girls’ win over Berean Christian on Jan. 13, 2017.

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Lady Dogs win 16th straight By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The day before the Lady Bulldog basketball takes on their next opponent, they will hit 50 calendar days since the last time they lost a basketball contest. To this day it’s still the only one they’ve lost all season. But on the 44th day of that unprecedented streak, they won their 14th game in a row, beating the Berean Christian Eagles by a staggering 75-28 score on Jan. 13. That mark was only two points shy of besting their previous high-point mark of 77 against West-Tracy on Dec. 10, 2016. Alhambra came out and scored early and often. Watching them play was like watching a moving blur. In the first quarter they played aggressive pressing defense and got five steals that immediately turned into points. And no one player excels in that high-intensity system like freshman Kaylee Pond. Pond can frequently be seen running in all directions, closing passing lanes, and overall being a nuisance to opponents. She had six steals on the night to go with 11 points and six assists. So before long, the Bulldogs were up 24-6 at the end of the first quarter. Clearly the two teams were not evenly matched, but it was still impressive to see the high energy on display by the Bulldogs. And they didn’t let up in the second quarter of play.

After a quick basket from Berean sparked a 21-2 run by the Bulldogs, which was kicked off by a three-pointer by Karissa Wiebalk. The senior hit three in the match up, and lead the way for Alhambra’s scorers with 21 points. Right behind her was the other girl who put together a 10-point quarter, sophomore Bry Waters. The guard has benefited most from the fast-break transition offense and scored 20 on the night. There was a small let up in the second half. The Bulldogs had already built up a large lead, so the pressing stopped. But the intensity never wavered. The Eagles had their best scoring quarter in the third, but still allowed the Bulldogs to drop another 20-point outburst. That was thanks in part to a solid quarter from Saelym Schmidt, who had 14 points on the night, and a great rebounding effort from Wiebalk, who had 11 on the night, and Rios, who had 10 to pitch in off the bench. Content to cruise the rest of the way, the Bulldogs didn’t score as much in the final quarter of play, but did manage to limit Berean to only seven points, four of those came in the final minute of play. The win puts the Bulldog girls at 16-1 overall, and 1-0 in Diablo Athletic League play. Their next test will be against Concord High on Friday night. The Lady Minutemen boast a 7-6 record, and beat Ygnacio Valley 83-35 in their league opener on Jan. 13.

jump shooters nailed four three-pointers in the second quarter so that Alhambra could not extend their lead. And that lead going into halftime only existed because of a big three-pointer by McDonald as time expired. But in the whole second half the Bulldogs only got seven points from players not named Elite or McDonald. Sophomore Wyatt Hammer, who is one of the bigger shooting threats on the team, had an off night, while Kinrick Todd’s four points in the second half only gave him six on the night. Halfway through the third quarter, things still looked bright, however. Up seven points, the Bulldogs were holding on despite not playing all that well as a unit. The Eagles went on a 7-0 run fueled by five points from senior forward Josh Lunsford, who ignited his team by dropping a pair of huge jumpers, including a contested three-pointer over McDonald. That run set the tone for the rest of the contest, as the Bulldogs wilted under the pressure. Only 10 points were scored by Alhambra, with only two field goals being converted from the field. Hammer’s lay up with 3:27 on the clock in the fourth quarter was the first basket converted in the quarter by the Bulldogs, and Todd’s lay up with 1:28 was the only other field goal. Still, Hammer’s lay up came with the Bulldogs only being down three points with under four minutes to play. But seemingly everything that came off the hands of the Bulldogs didn’t want to go in. Meanwhile Berean continued to hit big shots. Lunsford nailed another three-pointer in the final three minutes to help ice the game for the visitors. On top of that, despite having a size advantage, the Bulldogs struggled to rebound the basketball, a problem that has continually plagued them over the past few years. With nearly a week off of game action, the Bulldogs will prepare for a Friday night battle with Concord High. The Minutemen are struggling, with a 4-13 record going into the contest. However they will have a Diablo Athletic League win under their belt after taking down Ygnacio Valley on Jan. 13.

Fuller & Cole score in tense draw with Campo u

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Reagan Cole nearly canceled out that goal five minutes later with a brilliant bit of link up play with defender Hunter Bradford. The junior center back made a daring run from defense after being slipped in by the sophomore midfielder. Bradford’s cut back to Cole was fired high by the sophomore, who was leaning back as he misfired. He made up for it in the 68th minute by latching on to a deflected pass by Victor Ortega. Cole caught the keeper off his line

and lobbed him from 30 yards out to equalize once more. Two minutes later the Dogs were sent into a frenzy. Against the run of play once more, Fuller beat his defender by just dropping his shoulder and using his pace to get by him and score across goal from his favored left foot. Alhambra punished the Cougars for not taking care of business and were in a position to win. But then the Bulldogs failed to

do anything else. And once again, a lapse in defense haunted them. Prior to the game the draw would’ve sufficed, but with how free-flowing the game was, it really did seem like the Bulldogs could steal a fourth. Instead it was a 78th minute goal by Rupert Dusauzay, his second of the night, to cancel out the efforts of the Dogs. With is brace he matched Fuller’s, and Alhambra as a whole, as things ended evenly.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): TOP PRO PLUMBING CO. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 504 Everett St., El Cerrito, CA 94530, Contra Costa. P.O. Box 211, El Cerrito, CA 94530. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): LIANG SU, 504 Everett St., El Cerrito, CA 94530. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA./s/ LIANG SU. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 5, 2017. Published: Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________-__

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name TOP PRO PLUMBING & ROOTER CO. at 504 Everett St., El Cerrito, CA 94530. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 2016 under file number 2016-02696. SINOSCAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., 504 Everett St., El Cerrito. This business was conducted by: an Individual. /s/ LIANG SU (PRESIDENT). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on Jan. 5, 2017. Published: Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Atlas Pacific Group. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 8 Camino Encinas, Ste 100, Ordinda, CA 94563; Mailing Address: 1849 Chestnut St #5, San Francisco, CA 94123. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Adam Watts, 1849 Chestnut St #5, San Francisco, CA 94123. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Adam Watts. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 13, 2017. Published: Jan. 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Letts Plumbing Inc. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1717

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Solano Way #5, Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Letts Plumbing, 1717 Solano Way #5, Concord, CA 94520, California Corporation. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to

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transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on January 2006. /s/ Shane Letts, President. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 17, 2017. Published: Jan. 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 2017.

Hop Talk By ELI MORGAN Special to the Tribune Vanilla Bean Porter, 5.9 percent Alcohol by Volume (ABV), Stone Brewing Company, Escondido, California, and Richmond, Virginia This fairly new offering from Stone is real state-of-the-art brewing. It’s exceptionally good because it’s exceptionally brewed. A dark-colored vanilla tea with a huge, bountiful bouquet of Madagascar vanilla bean nectar. It pours gorgeously into a cold glass, a shimmering black ruby. The nose is all white vanilla bean flower blossoms. The palate feels textures of real vanilla beans scraping your tongue as you find yourself not being able to drink it fast enough. Vanilla exceeds all other ingredients in this beer. The finish leaves your mouth feeling as if you just drank all the vanilla in your pantry. Like I said, it’s exceptionally good. If you can find it, buy it – it goes fast. It comes as part of Stone Brewing Company’s variety 12-packs with three other styles which are just as good in their own right. I grabbed the last one at Safeway in Martinez. Hopefully, they will restock it. “Morning Selfie,” 5.5 percent ABV, Woodfour Brewing Company, Sebastopol, California This beer is infused with Sebastopol’s own Taylor Maid coldbrewed coffee, which just happens to be located right across the street from the brewery. Really fresh locally roasted coffee with very low acidity, unlike any other. This black lager brew is best described as a much rounder, solid, clean and dark lager. Think of it as cold brew coffee light because it’s a lager, meaning it’s made with bottom fermenting yeast. That creates a much softer palate even though it has much of the characteristics of a bitter English stout ale. In England, they just call it dark ale. The nose on this particular lager is that of fresh homemade bread with nuts. Soft, toasty and smooth best describes the finish of this meticulously and well put together dark lager. If I were to judge it I would put it in the coffee infused Schwarzbier category. A real standout from an outstanding brewery. Woodfour Brewing Company is in the town of Sebastopol, which is in Sonoma County near the small town of Occidental. Eli Morgan is a 43-year-old lifelong Martinez resident who has been actively beer hunting since 1992. In those days, you really had to get out of town in order to get a decent beer.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Slow down and take things step by step. Big ambitions may simmer but if the heat is turned too high they may evaporate. Put a lid on your competitive nature and cooperate. TAURUS (April 20May 20): The bling is the thing. You might be overly impressed by items of dubious value. Remain riveted on being a smart shopper and working with a partner to make financial freedom a reality.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 22): Expedite what is most expedient, but wait when it is not convenient. Keep a close eye on financial matters and do not be pressured into taking a chance on someone or something that is unclear. SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21): The cold hard facts cut through the fog. Balance the checkbook or perform other detail oriented tasks. Remain focused on routines and be sure to maintain a good grasp of your financial situation.

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GEMINI (May 21June 20): Don’t grab the first thing you see. You may need magic words or to pass riddle tests just like in a fairy tale before you can earn the prize. Something better is ahead if you simply wait it out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It may be to your advantage when someone is gullible, but it isn’t wise to deliberately take advantage. You might seem more attractive than usual and impress a new flock of admirers.

CANCER (June 21July 22): Appearances can be deceiving. What seems solid might only be a façade. You might only know you are on thin ice when you hear it cracking. Don’t take risks with key relationships.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What you say is what you get. This isn’t good time to begin a debate or to develop a grudge. When possible bend over backwards and err on the side of generosity and honesty.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. You may be thrown in close contact with mere acquaintances where it isn’t appropriate to share your innermost thoughts, plans and ideas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You make your choices and those choices create your future. You could be slightly confused or unfocused about financial matters. It is best not to make a firm financial decision or commitment.

ACROSS 1 Command from a bailiff 5 Circle calculation 9 They smell 14 Like Mini Coopers 15 Pond croaker 16 Swine squeals 17 Gave the once-over 18 Particularly welcome casino visitor 20 Alpine song 22 Ear-splitting 23 Court case that generates a media frenzy, say 30 Handsome god 32 Get really angry 33 Granada gold 34 Irritate 37 “CSI” facilities 38 Tee sizes, for short 39 “Nice job!” ... and, in another sense, a hint about the first words of 18-, 23-, 52- and 60-Across 42 Geese formation 43 Leafy veggie baked for chips 45 Bitten by bees 46 Angled pipe fitting 47 Handsome god 50 __ Raiders: consumer advocates 52 Abe Lincoln nickname 55 Principal role 56 Diet food phrase 60 Irritate to the breaking point 66 Shredded 67 Construction beam fastener 68 Former South Korean leader Syngman __ 69 Golf club used for chipping 70 Blissful settings 71 Jedi guru 72 Small change

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22): It is too close to call. You may need to peruse a photo finish. Memories can be faulty and sympathies misplaced so be sure to look for concrete proofs. Rules might be to your advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Painting a glamorous picture of your situation or hiding the truth can create confusion. For the best results remain objective and friendly without being overly impressed by new contacts.

DOWN 1 Do as directed 2 Toy with a spool 3 Deleted, with “out” 4 Louisiana music style 5 Olympics fig. 6 French monarch 7 One below birdie 8 Specialized, committee-wise 9 Bit of pasta 10 Frying liquid

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