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Get your Clipper card 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. Clipper cards are credit card-size gadgets that work on BART. The Clipper card also works on most of the 25 or so agencies that move people around in the Bay area. Locally, this includes AC transit and the County Connection. But not Amtrak. The Clipper card knows if you’re a kid or a senior. It prices the trip accordingly. It knows the discount on BART, on busu ROTARY: Page 3
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Mayor, city manager, police chief deliver State of City Address MARTINEZ, Calif. – The State of the City Address was a collaborative effort, with City Manager Brad Kilger and Chief of Police Manjit Sappal joining the mayor to address those gathered at Creekside Church Auditorium Tuesday morning. The event was hosted by the City of Martinez and the Chamber of Commerce, and included a gourmet breakfast buffet and a talk by guest speaker Dan Borenstein, columnist for the East Bay Times newspaper. Mayor Rob Schroder’s address focused on finances and completed and pending projects.
The financial picture for the city is a healthy one, the mayor said, with Fiscal Year 2016 ending with a surplus of $2.7 million and a General Fund Balance of $22.9 million (unrestricted fund balance of $7,435,890). “The draft General Fund projections show that we will continue to stay in the black, but will have to use small amounts of the unassigned balance without any enhancements to revenue,” the mayor said. Completed capital projects included seismic upgrades to the water treatment plant, completion of Parking Lot 4 (at the corner of
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New officers of the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County were elected last month, including Martinez’s own AnaMarie Avila Farias. Pictured from left are: Outgoing Party Chair Jeff Koertzen, Secretary Diddo Clark, First Vice Chair Mike McGill, Chair Maria Alegria, Second Vice Chair Avila Farias, and Controller Greg Sanborn. For more information about the DPCCC, visit www. contracostadems.org.
Ferry Street and Marina Vista Avenue), building of the Alhambra Bridge, the new Hidden Lakes Soccer Field, the installation of 150 credit card parking meters, water system upgrades, a bathroom renovation at Amtrak, and pavement rehabilitation throughout several areas of the city. Pending capital improvement projects the mayor highlighted include road improvements and maintenance, particularly at Center Avenue, Pine Street and Howe Road, and the intersection area of Center and Morello avenues at Highway 4. More road improvements and maintenance have been made possible by the passage of Measure D, the mayor said. The one-half percent transaction and use tax will generate approximately $2.1 million, doubling the current paving budget. The tax will go into effect April 1, with funds available in early July, the mayor said. Schroder then addressed open space preservation within the city, comparing the former Pine Meadow Golf Course land to the natural open space of the Alhambra Highlands. “It’s time to move on from Pine Meadow and for each and every one of us to put our energy and resources into saving some real prime open space, Alhambra Highlands,” he said. The new County Administration Building was the next topic. The mayor said a new building will replace current facilities at 651 Pine St., with a two-story parking structure also planned u ADDRESS: Page 6
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Martinez Tribune | Feb. 17-23, 2017 The Crime Blotter is compiled by Tribune staffer Danny Yoeono. For questions, email dyoeono@martineztribune.com.
Police Blotter By DANNY YOEONO Martinez Tribune The crime blotter is compiled from public record and is not confirmed by Martinez Police or any other party unless otherwise stated. Some accounts may be unfounded.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 At 9:41 a.m., a Spikes Produce employee reported to be a perpetrator of embezzlement in the amount of $140, which is a lot of melons. At 2:05 p.m., a young man in a black tracksuit was yelling in Susana park. At 2:14 p.m., a man with a shaved head, thought to be in his 30s, was drinking whiskey on Arreba Street. At 5:44 p.m., a man de-
scribed as six feet tall was putting merchandise down his pants at the Safeway, “beef jerky and stuff.”
Thursday, Feb. 9 At 1:16 a.m., a Terrace Way resident complained that their neighbor was either playing music or video games, but whatever it was it was too loud. At 4:05 a.m., a male voice was heard yelling, “Please help me,” on Allen Street. At 8:28 a.m., a woman carrying garbage bags was hitchhiking on Howe Road. Grand theft golf cart was reported at the Muir Creek Apartments on Morello Avenue at 8:34 a.m. Around 2:40 p.m., a woman reported that her car parked on Alhambra Avenue had been smeared
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with dog feces. How did she know it was dog poo? Lol. A man was told he was not allowed in Beaver Creek Smokehouse so he got upset and broke the door as he left. Probably was not let in because it was 3:15 p.m. which is much too late for lunch. At 5:33 p.m., a man in a beanie stole a couple hundred dollars worth of “As Seen on TV” merchandise from the CVS and then stood outside the store yelling. Probably gloating about how many PedEggs he now has. Three thirty packs of beer were taken from the Virginia Hills Safeway at 10:40 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10 A large-screen television was found in the middle of Robinson Street at 5:25 a.m., and that’s because I found out the ending of the show “Lost” and threw the TV out the window. A woman who fits the description of my mother was described as drunk and a bother to patrons of Sal’s
Family Kitchen on Escobar Street around 10 a.m. But I am 90 percent certain it could not have been my mother. A man wearing all black was throwing rocks at a mailbox located on Pacheco Boulevard around 11 a.m. It appeared to be a postman summoning ritual.
Saturday, Feb. 11 Two males with their faces covered were attacking cars with their drone on Arreba Street at 7:13 a.m. It will only be a matter of time until the drones will attack without humans behind the controls. Prepare yourself. A West Park Street resident claimed to have seen bones on the hillside near his house.
Sunday, Feb. 12 A car parked on Silva Court was burglarized overnight and the loot was sunglasses and phone chargers. So if you see a cool guy with a fully charged phone, call the cops.
Arrest Log 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 Chen Victor, 22, was arrested Feb. 13 on DUI alcohol with BAC greater than .08, and inflicting corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant charges. n Aaron Smith, 28, was arrested Feb. 8 for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia. n David Biasotti, 32, was arrested Feb. 7 on charges of use/under influence of controlled substance. n Sonora Nasura, 27, was arrested Feb. 5 for allegedly bringing stolen property into the state. n Angelica Rodriguez, 21, was arrested Feb. 5 on DUI alcohol/drugs and DUI alcohol with BAC greater than .08 charges. n Felipe Soria, 45, was arrested Feb. 5 on DUI alcohol/ drugs charges. n Daniel Arnold, 59, was arrested Feb. 5 on charges of possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia. n Rosa Christie, 50, was arrested Feb. 4 for alleged use/ under influence controlled substance. n Jeremy Robinson, 31, was arrested Feb. 4 on warrants or holds only. n John Earlywine, 23, was arrested Feb. 4 on possession of controlled substance, possession of burglar’s tools. n Lindsey Smith, 30, was arrested Feb. 4 on DUI alcohol/drugs charges. n George Carrasco, 62, was arrested Feb. 4 for allegedly being intoxicated in public. n Jacob Whatley, 26, was arrested Feb. 4 for alleged u ARRESTS: Page 3
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ing, a memorandum by the City’s Special Advisor, Barry Miller, stated. The building would maintain a lower profile, about 2.5 stories on the Escobar side, and about a four-story profile on the Marina Vista side. The main
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facade and entry would be squarely oriented to Pine Street. The conceptual design also includes a curved facade along Escobar, which would create a public plaza at the southwest corner of the site. The building would be
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es, on trolleys and on ferries. They work at BART parking. For long term and airport parking, you still have to go on the Internet to buy your pass. Clipper cards use something called “RFID” technology. The technology uses embedded electronics to send signals a few meters. Don’t punch holes in your Clipper card. If you do, it probably won’t work anymore. Do leave your Clipper card in your wallet when you enter BART. The reader doesn’t mind if the card is buried deep in the wallet. It’ll still be read. Don’t worry too much if you lose your Clipper card. A phone call will get it replaced, complete with whatever balance you had on it. There will be a few delays, but the replacement card will arrive. I lost mine – and I learned how good the replacement process is. Our Rotary speaker, Gina Zagotta, is a local; a Martizian who helps BART get the word out. She’s got a great job and she knows her stuff. Some side-comments, from my point of view:
There’s a trade-off between where you live and the cost of transport. The further you live from where you work, the more the commute will cost. You pay in both time and dollars. Divide the total time you spend commuting and earning the money to pay for it into the distance you travel. That’s your actual average speed. If you commute by car, you spend time in traffic. If you commute by BART, you probably have to stand up a bunch. Taking into account the time spent earning the money to pay for transport, your overall average speed may be just a few miles an hour. Commuting is expensive in time, money, and stress. Better perhaps to get a near-by job and to live in a smaller house. That’s what lots of young folks are doing. It’s why the market for small town-houses and apartments is booming. That said, Gina’s got it right: if you’re taking public transit, Clipper cards are a good idea. If you don’t have one, get one.
modern, but with design elements that complement the historic buildings nearby. The conceptual site plan presumes demolition of the jail annex, to be replaced by a civic plaza or park. Also included in the plan is a two-story, 300-car parking structure to be built on the site of the existing lots east of 651 Pine St. Ingress and egress to the structure would be on Main and Escobar streets. The County intends to move forward with design development in the coming
months, which will include more architectural and landscape details. The County will also continue to work with the City of Martinez on plans to “relocate” Pine Street to the east, the memorandum stated. The timeline calls for construction documents to be prepared in the second half of 2017, with construction in 2018 and 2019, and occupancy expected by early 2020. Demolition of 651 Pine would follow occupancy of the new building, the memorandum stated.
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possession of narcotic controlled substance. n Asia Windell, 31, was arrested Feb. 4 on warrants or holds only. n Steven Horner, 33, was arrested Feb. 3 on warrants or holds only. n Mark Sanchez, 57, was arrested Feb. 3 for allegedly being intoxicated in public.
Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, Feb. 17
Saturday, Feb. 18
Sunday, Feb. 19
Monday, Feb. 20
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Thursday, Feb. 23
58º / 48º Periods of rain
61º / 46º Variable clouds w/showers
60º / 48º Mostly cloudy
58º / 38º Rain
57º / 41º Periods of rain
53º / 36º Periods of rain
59º / 38º Cloudy w/spotty showers
Sunrise / Sunset 6:56 a.m. / 5:50 p.m.
Sunrise / Sunset 6:54 a.m. / 5:51 p.m.
Sunrise / Sunset 6:53 a.m. / 5:52 p.m.
Sunrise / Sunset 6:52 a.m. / 5:53 p.m.
Sunrise / Sunset 6:50 a.m. / 5:54 p.m.
Sunrise / Sunset 6:49 a.m. / 5:55 p.m.
Sunrise / Sunset 6:48 a.m. / 5:56 p.m.
Moonrise / Moonset 11:40 p.m. (PD) / 10:45 a.m.
Moonrise / Moonset 12:35 a.m. / 11:21 a.m.
Moonrise / Moonset 1:29 a.m. / 11:59 a.m.
Moonrise / Moonset 2:22 a.m. / 12:42 p.m.
Moonrise / Moonset 3:13 a.m. / 1:29 p.m.
Moonrise / Moonset 4:02 a.m. / 2:20 p.m.
Moonrise / Moonset 4:48 a.m. / 3:16 p.m.
High Tides 5:47 a.m. (4.95 ft) 7:10 p.m. (3.77 ft)
High Tides 6:29 a.m. (4.89 ft) 8:28 p.m. (3.71 ft)
High Tides 7:22 a.m. (4.89 ft) 9:37 p.m. (3.87 ft)
High Tides 8:21 a.m. (4.95 ft) 10:36 p.m. (4.13 ft)
High Tides 9:18 a.m. 5.09 ft) 11:26 p.m. (4.40 ft)
High Tides 10:09 a.m. (5.28 ft)
High Tides 12:09 a.m. (4.63 ft) 10:56 a.m. (5.48 ft)
Low Tides 12:58 p.m. (1.28 ft)
Low Tides 12:05 a.m. (1.87 ft) 2:09 p.m. (1.15 ft)
Low Tides 1:02 a.m. (2.26 ft) 3:17 p.m. (.92 ft)
Low Tides 2:10 a.m. (2.53 ft) 4:15 p.m. (0.66 ft)
Low Tides 3:18 a.m. (2.62 ft) 5:05 p.m. (.39 ft)
Low Tides 4:18 a.m. (2.59 ft) 5:47 p.m. (.23 ft)
Low Tides 5:10 a.m. (2.43 ft) 6:24 p.m. (0.13 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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Consider donating subscriptions of the magazines of your choice and send directly to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553. CCRMC volunteers distribute over 200 magazines each week to the 15 waiting rooms and clinics, so the need is on-going and the gift is most appreciated. For further information, please call (925) 370-5440.
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,
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.
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. 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 Martinez Book Club When: 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: 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
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 Opening of ‘Catfish Moon’ When: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, and Feb. 5. Play to run Jan. 27 through Feb. 11. Where: Martinez Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Three middle-aged men, inseparable as adolescents, reunite beneath a magical “Catfish Moon” in an attempt to recapture the friendship of their youth in Onstage Theatre’s upcoming production. Written by Mississippian Laddy Sartin; helmed by Artistic Director Helen Means. Cost: $18 general at door; $16 seniors; $10 students. Info: (925) 518-3277 or onstagetheatre.homestead.com
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Babysitter Workshop When: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 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. Cost: $60 Martinez residents; $70 non-residents. Info: (925) 372-3510 or www.cityofmartinez.org
Open House & Ribbon Cutting When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Where: Snyder Real Estate Group, 817 Main St., Martinez. Details: Come celebrate Snyder Real Estate Group’s one year anniversary. Cost: Free Info: (925) 640-2355
The Mountain Top When: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17; 8 p.m. Saturday Feb. 18 and 25; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 and 26. Where: Martinez Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Join Women of Words Productions “The Mountain Top,” by Katori Hall. Directed by Terrence Ivory. Cost: Students $12; seniors 65-plus, $15; general $20. Info: (510) 881-6463 or womenofwords.brownpapertickets.com
Sunday, Feb. 19 Martinez Historical Society Annual Meeting When: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 Where: Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 930 Ward St., Martinez. Details: John Curtis, President of the Board of Directors and Andrea Blachman will present reports on the accomplishments of the Martinez Historical Society and the Martinez Museum in the past year.
Saturday, Feb. 25 AAUW to Celebrate Black History Month When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill. Details: American Association of University Women (AAUW) will celebrate Black History Month with a presentation to be delivered through music and art. Gayle Garrison and Suzanne Mesetz will lead the program, and Suzanne Salter will lead the group in song. Following the program, they will serve a baked potato lunch with all the toppings. Cost: Free Info: (925)798-7528, (925) 939-2132, or www.pleasanthill-martinez-aauw.org.
Monday, Feb. 27 Community Police Academy Begins When: 6-9 p.m. Monday night (for 10 weeks) Where: Martinez City Hall, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez. Details: The 10 week Academy is an engaging and informative program designed to increase understanding of the Police Department’s operations and to allow community members the opportunity to interact with our outstanding personnel. Must be at least 18 years old to attend, have no felony convictions, outstanding warrants or pending criminal cases. First consideration given to Martinez residents. Applicants required to submit to background check before acceptance in the program. Cost: Free Info: Sergeant Fred Ferrer, u DATEBOOK: Page 5
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Martinez students cook up healthy comfort food recipes during Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge Fun in area parks Park It
MARTINEZ, Calif. – While healthy eating can be a challenge for kids and parents, elementary school students in Martinez Unified will use their creativity and culinary skills to make healthy comfort food recipes in the 2017 “Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge.” The national initiative, now in its seventh year, was created to get students thinking about making healthy food choices while also encouraging them to be active and creative in the kitchen. Martinez Unified students are joining over 2,600 other students representing more than 1,300 Sodexo-served school sites in 30 states nationally. Twenty-seven elementary school stuu
dents submitted healthy comfort food recipes and the six best were selected to participate in the district-wide finals event. Finalists will prepare and present their creations before being assessed on criteria including originality, taste, ease of presentation, kid friendliness and use of healthy ingredients. Martinez Unified joins 256 other school districts across the country holding Future Chefs events throughout February and March. The winning student from each participating district will be considered for regional finalist awards, and the selected regional finalists will vie to become one of five national finalists competing for the public’s vote on SodexoUSA.com.
“According to the American Heart Association, about one in every three American kids and teens is overweight or obese,” said Stephen Dunmore, CEO North America Schools, Sodexo. “This staggering statistic demonstrates why it is more important than ever to engage youth to become advocates for their own health.” The local Chefs Challenge will take place at Las Juntas Elementary, 4105 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez, beginning at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 15. This is a private school event. To join the Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge conversation on social media, use #SDXFutureChefs.
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(925) 372-3446 or fferrer@ cityofmartinez.org.
Saturday, March 4 Martinez Youth Baseball & Softball Parade When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4 Where: Begins at City Hall Plaza, 525 Henrietta St., down Alhambra Avenue, then right onto Main Street continuing to Las Juntas. Details: Teams and coaches will be introduced by local celebrity, Al Boyce. Alhambra Avenue will be closed to traffic between Jones and Main Street for approximately 25 minutes. Main Street will be closed to parking from 9 a.m. to noon, and closed to traffic 10 a.m. to noon. Following the parade, Martinez Youth Baseball and Softball league will hold team pictures and a barbecue lunch at Waterfront Park. Info: Martinez Recreation, (925) 372-3510.
The City of Martinez has been recognized since 2003 as a “Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This distinction demonstrates this community’s commitment to urban forestry and promoting the benefits of trees. Residents are encouraged to support the principles of Arbor Day year round; reduce, reuse and recycle all paper products. For information go to www.arborday.org. Cost: Free Info: (925) 372-3510 Arbor Day Celebration When: 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 8 Where: Susana Park Details: Stations will be set up in the park for participants to enjoy; crafts, games, planting, Arbor Day history and more. Great event for preschoolers and homeschoolers. Cost: All activities free. Info: Barbara Patchin, (925) 372-3547
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Flower Planting for Arbor Day When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 Where: Susana Park, near Estudillo, Henrietta and Susana streets. Details: Park and Recreation staff will provide crafts and flower planting for Arbor Day participants. The general public is invited to participate in this celebration of trees and wildlife.
Full Moon Cemetery Tour When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12 Where: Alhambra Cemetery Details: Learn the history of the cemetery and some of the more prominent names buried there. Adults only. Cost: Free, but donations are accepted for cemetery upkeep. Info: Register by calling (925) 372-3510 or online at
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Monday, March 13 Spring Tea When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 13 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Celebrate Spring with a cup of tea and a special desert. Dress in your best dress or favorite tie, drink from good China tea cups and enjoy a craft. Cost: $2 per person Info: Please register with Martinez Recreation at (925) 372-3510 or online at www.cityofmartinez.org
Saturday, March 18 Scan-a-thon! When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18 When: Contra Costa County History Center, 724 Escobar St., Martinez. Details: Bring your treasured photos, negatives, documents and letters to the Scan-a-thon so the History Center can scan them for possible inclusion into their database. Scanning technicians will help guests make archival digital scans, give a copy for guests to take home, and keep a copy for public access in CCC Historical Society’s digital archive. Volunteers will also take down names, dates and places to set each photo’s context, and provide this detail along with your digital images. Over-sized documents as large as 16”
x 24” and negatives up to 5” x 5” are easy to do with the large format scanner. Each registered guest will receive a 30 minute session with a trained scanning technician. Depending on the size, condition and type of document or artifact, plan for approximately 10-15 scans per 30 minute session. Additional time will be given to a guest if open time slots exist. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Digital images can be saved as PDF’s, JPEG’s, or TIF files. Take home your digital images on a CCCHS 4GB USB flash drive for only $10. Tours of the archives will be made available throughout the day (subject to staff availability). Cost: $10 suggested donation at the door. Info: www.cocohistory.com
Sunday, March 19 St. Baldricks Shave-athon When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19 Where: Main Street Plaza in downtown Martinez. Details: Join this St. Baldrick’s event to help conquer childhood cancer. Decide to shave your head, volunteer or donate! Cost: Donations requested. Info: https://www.stbaldricks.org St. Patrick’s Day Fun When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To be continued ...
By NED MacKAY The Over-The-Hills Gang is an informal group of hikers 55 years and older who enjoy nature study, fitness and outdoor fun. Naturalist “Trail Gail” Broesder will lead the gang on a hike at Briones Regional Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Meet Gail at the Briones Road Staging Area. It’s at the top of Briones Road off Alhambra Valley Road south of Martinez. For information, call (510) 544-2233. *** Tilden Nature Area near Berkeley has a lineup of great programs for the weekend of Feb. 18-19. It all starts with a hike to the top of Wildcat Peak from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, guided by Trail Gail. It’s a steep climb, but the reward is panoramic views of the Bay Area. Bring a snack and water; meet Gail at the Environmental Education Center at the north end of Tilden’s Central Park Drive. Or you can join naturalist Anthony Fisher in “Tracking the Mystery Beast,” starting at the center, from 11 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 19. Follow some weird tracks through the woods to a secret destination. Anthony is also hosting fireside story time at the center from 1-2 p.m. the same day. Join him by the fire for nature-themed tales from long ago and far away. For more information on any of these programs, call the center at (510) 544-2233. *** Low tide exploration will be the theme of Family Nature Fun hour from 2-3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18-19, at Crab Cove Visitor Center in Alameda. Bring your mud boots for a shoreline excursion. And there’s a bird walk by the bay from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, led by naturalist Susan Ramos. View birds at the cove first, then carpool down the shoreline to the Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary. Binoculars will be available for loan. The center is offering a three-part training session leading to becoming a volunteer Crab Cove docent. Docents learn basic interpretive skills, history, bay ecology and other topics. Upon completion, they help with school programs, special events, gardening and resource inventory. The sessions are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, and 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2. Crab Cove is at the end of McKay Avenue off Central Avenue. For information or sign-up, call (510) 544-3182. *** Your dog will love you if you take him or her on a Canine Capers walk. The next one is from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Garin Regional Park in Hayward, led by naturalist Kristina Parkison. Kristina brings along homemade snacks for good dogs. Humans must be eight or older for the hike, and registration is required. Call 888-327-2757, select option 2 and refer to program number 15359. *** Colin Coffey, long associated with the East Bay Regional Park District, has been sworn in by the district Board of Directors to represent Ward 7, which encompasses the northern tier of Contra Costa County from Hercules to Brentwood. The Park District Board received 20 applications for the seat left vacant by Diane Burgis upon her election to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in November 2016. On Jan. 31, the EBRPD Board interviewed the three finalists and unanimously appointed Coffey. He took office at the Feb. 7 meeting. Coffey is an attorney and resident of Hercules. He is a 13-year member of the district’s Park Advisory Committee, and a 12-year volunteer Park Ambassador, representing the District at many events and activities, in both the regional parks and the communities it serves. He has also been active in the Contra Costa County Democratic Party, and is a former member of its Central Committee. The Ward 7 seat will be up for election in November of 2019, and Coffey has expressed his intent to file as a candidate for a new fouryear term. And for more information on all East Bay Regional Park District parklands and programs, visit the district website at www.ebparks.org.
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Voice
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Mayor Schroder on differences between Alhambra Highlands, Pine Meadow By ROB SCHRODER Mayor of Martinez
NOTE: The following is an excerpt of Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder’s State of the City Address, presented Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. For the last several years, California, the Bay Area and Contra Costa County have been in the midst of a housing crisis. Rents have been skyrocketing, home prices steadi-
ly increasing and the stock of affordable housing is dwindling. Our children cannot afford to live where they grew up. There is no easy answer to this escalating problem, but stopping all future development is not a solution. I am a commissioner on the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). It is the mission of all LAFCOs in California to guide the orderly growth of cities and to guide future de-
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velopment away from prime agricultural and open space lands. After almost two years of public testimony, study and deliberations, a prime agricultural and open space policy was adopted by the commission. Through this process we were able to identify prime agricultural lands based on the type and quality of soils. Identifying prime open space is not as easy, but can be determined. Is prime open space merely a vacant piece of property? What about ridgelines, views, natural terrain, native plant and animal species? Is a former golf course that has been graded, fertilized, sprayed with pesticides and herbicides, and planted with non-native plants and tree species considered prime opens space? My
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answer is absolutely not. Infill development and reuse of brownfields are valuable ways to reduce urban sprawl, protect prime agricultural and open space lands, and provide much needed housing. Development of the former Pine Meadow Golf Course property is infill development. It is completely surrounded by single family homes and its development will offset destruction of corn fields and cherry orchards in Brentwood and prime open space in other areas of Martinez and Contra Costa County. In the mid 2000s the Martinez Parks and Open Space Masterplan was reviewed and updated after careful review by the Parks & Recreation Commission and the City
Council. During that process, the Pine Meadow Golf Course site was identified as the only large piece of vacant land that could be purchased and developed into a new park. Both the Parks & Recreation Commission and the City Council unanimously decided not to purchase any more land for parks and to dedicate available funding for the improvement of existing parks. Based on that masterplan, the voters of Martinez voted to approve a $30 million Parks and Library bond measure known as Measure H. The library improvement project was completed several years ago and all but the improvements at Waterfront Park and a few smaller sites have been completed.
It is time to move on from Pine Meadow and for each and every one of us to put our energy and resources into saving some real prime open space, Alhambra Highlands. This property is situated on the ridgelines adjacent to Mt. Wanda and runs south to the higher portions of Virginia Hills. This property has majestic views of Mt. Diablo and the Carquinez Straits and is heavily forested with native oaks and wildlife. It is currently zoned for housing, however the city is currently in negotiations with the owners to purchase the property to be held in perpetuity as open space. Let’s stop the arguing and accusations and work together to find solutions through communication and compromise.
signed to help with homelessness issues, two additional canines added to the force through community donations, and two joint Active Shooter regional training sessions completed. He also gave an overview of traffic accidents within the city, which showed DUI accidents were down to 19 from 24, fatal accidents down to one, injury accidents down to 42 from 48, and non-injury accidents up from 128 to 130 compared to last year’s data. Comparing violent crime in 2016 to 2015, misdemeanor assaults were up to 108 from 100, felony assaults down to 25 from 27, rape doubled to six, robery up slightly to 22 from 21, and zero homicides during both years. Non-violent crimes increased in some areas, while dropping in other areas. DUI/ drug cases were up in 2016 from 369 compared to 366 in 2015; theft less than $50 was down from 329 to 276, auto burglary was down from 190 to 312, and auto theft was up to 324 from 220. There were 66 residential burglaries reported in 2016 compared to 75 in 2015. Sappal also offered data regarding homelessness. He said there are approximately 227 contacts each month connected to homelessness. He said Martinez Police Department is in the
beginning stages of a collaboration between Pleasant Hill and the County, and that these agencies together can offer Coordinated Outreach, Referral and Engagement (CORE) teams to combat homelessness. Through Contra Costa’s 211 phone number, those in need of services can be assessed and provided outreach that can lead to interim, and eventually permanent, housing. The Core Team will operate five days and evenings per week, with hours changing to suit the city’s needs. They’ll provide the homeless with access to shelter and warming centers, in-the-field healthcare, benefits eligibility screening and enrollment, permanent housing prioritization assessments, and links to behavioral health. In 2017, Sappal said the department will focus on homelessness and reducing property crimes. He said MPD offers a high caliber of personnel that can adjust to changes in their profession and to the community’s needs. The mayor then took the floor to briefly state the City’s objectives for 2017, which include: strategic planning for fiscal health; open space; Measure D implementation; ensuring a safe community; a Waterfront Masterplan, and economic development. That concluded this year’s State of the City Address.
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for the site. In the meantime, the historic jail has received a two-year “stay of execution.” The mayor then introduced new City Manager Brad Kilger, who gave a presentation on “Investing in Today and the Future.” Kilger’s address focused on the three pillars of quality of life within the city – economy, society and the environment. He said Martinez’s economic strengths have to do with its proximity to Amtrak and the Interstate; being the home of County government; having reasonable home prices within the Bay Area; maintaining strong relationships with the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street organizations; having top-tier park systems; and the fact Martinez is a relatively safe community. Economic development strategies he said the City is working on include exploiting Martinez’s location advantages for industry, government and health services, enhancing and promoting the waterfront area and marina, and offering support to accelerate public and private investment in the downtown. Kilger added the median household income for those living in the downtown increased 51 percent from 1990 to 2013; that downtown residents with Bachelor degrees are on the rise; and that younger people seeking start-
er homes, as well as empty-nesters looking to downsize, are interested in downtown Martinez. He also noted the positive impact of the City’s earthquake retrofit ordinance, and that many new businesses are opening that cater to young professionals and families. Downtown economic development initiatives for 2017 include encouraging in-fill market rate housing, improving public parking infrastructure, marketing and expanding transit options such as BART shuttles, and expanding waterfront recreation opportunities. After Kilger’s address, the mayor introduced Martinez Police Chief Manjit Sappal, who gave an update on his department, a crime overview, and information about the new homelessness initiative. Sappal said his patrol handled 34,115 calls in 2016 for police services. Out of those, 3,739 resulted in criminal investigations. There were 1,205 arrests, 682 citations issued, and 369 DUI/drug cases. The regional traffic team made 744 stops and 629 regional citations. Sappal said that 2016 saw a reorganization of the department, a crime prevention link added to the City website, a full-time traffic enforcement and special projects officer as-
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Faith Billy Graham's ‘My Answer'
Nephew living with partner, unmarried By BILLY GRAHAM Tribune Content Agency Q: My nephew just moved in with his girlfriend, and when I told him I thought it was morally wrong, he just laughed and said no one believes that anymore. Anyway, he said, he’s not interested in God, because the only thing that counts is being happy. What can I say to him? A: Frankly, you may not be able to say anything that will get him to change his mind right now. From what you say, he’s interested only in what’s happening in the present moment, and he doesn’t want anyone to interfere with what
he’s doing – including God. His attitude reminds me of the people in Isaiah’s day who said to God, “Keep away; don’t come near me” (Isaiah 65:5). But you can talk with him about the future – and I hope you will. First, remind him that although he thinks he’s found happiness, he actually is running the risk of great unhappiness in the future. Relationships like this always lack one thing: stability. The reason is because – unlike marriage – they lack true commitment, and can unravel at any moment. What happens if one of them gets bored, or upset, or finds someone more attractive? This is why I hope you’ll
also urge him to face the future, and his need for God’s guidance and wisdom. A life lived only for self is empty and insecure – but God loves us, and He knows what is best for us. Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). Pray for your nephew, that he will face his need for God’s forgiveness and new life. Pray too that you will be an example to him of Christ’s love – a love that far exceeds the pleasures of the moment. Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRA-
For most people, life encompasses external things such as events, activities, people, and possessions. But another life exists for us that is inward and reflective. This inner life is what we experience of ourselves when we are alone. For some, this life is rich and deep, and these people seek solitude in order to experience the wealth of this inner abundance. For others, this inner life is shallow or non-existent because they don’t know what an inner life is or how to cultivate one. It’s difficult to describe an inner life, but I will give it my best try. An inner life is our relationship with ourselves. It includes how we relate to ourselves, how we talk to ourselves, and how we spend time with ourselves. It’s what we do to nurture our souls. It isn’t what we think about ourselves as much as how we treat ourselves based on what we believe. An inner life is a series of experiences we have with our own being or soul. These experiences include moments of positive self-regard, exploration of one’s internal makeup, self-discovery, contemplation, or conscious acts of being present with oneself. When we have an inner life, we are more comfortable with ourselves, so much so that we enjoy our own company. I’m not saying we become reclusive, but we learn to regard ourselves with
the same love and interest as other people in our lives. This self-interest propels us to learn about and appreciate our uniqueness, rather than despise it. It manifests as a healthy curiosity and fascination toward ourselves. Over time, we come to know and value ourselves. This pursuit translates into an ever-deepening relationship we have with ourselves, characterized by a genuine desire to nurture the spirit within us. Starting with self-love When we extend compassion to ourselves, we are more likely to nurture this inner life, this relationship. We make a mistake when we think we have to like ourselves to start this journey. If this were the case, most of us would never start. Instead, we must start with compassion, the same compassion we would give someone who doesn’t appear to fit in. With grace-filled kindness, we invite ourselves into our inner circle of friends as a friend deserving of equal attention and worth. We must learn to love and accept ourselves because the withholding of love stunts our emotional and spiritual growth. Finding the power to love ourselves rarely comes from within. We discover this power by looking to God and allowing Him to love us. It is His unconditional love for us that frees us to love ourselves unconditionally. An effective prayer would be, “God, help
me to experience Your love so I can love myself as deeply as You love me.” We invest ourselves in what we value, so if we don’t love ourselves, we won’t invest any energy into cultivating an inner life. We will neglect or abandon our inner needs and fail to nurture our souls. Without an inner life, we will look for happiness and fulfillment in external things. When external things fail us, we will have no inner well from which to draw strength or sustenance. When we have an inner life, we can draw from our core from which springs an outflow of God’s graces, such as peace and joy. God isn’t found outside of us where we climb a mountain to find Him. Rather, we dig a well inside ourselves and find Him when we dig deep enough. The Bible says he is not far from any of us (Acts 17:27). It’s within this inner life that we often encounter God. Knowing ourselves After we have learned to love and accept ourselves, the next step is to learn to be present to ourselves. This means we are consciously attentive toward our thoughts and feelings, without judgment or fixing. We choose to enjoy our being outside of labels or performance. My therapist used to encourage me to be always curious and to channel my curiosity toward exploring my inner landscape. In those days, exploration of my inner
Our religious beliefs are meant to be trusted, not proven By RABBI MARC GELLMAN Tribune Content Agency Q: If we are God’s children and if God is our heavenly loving Father, I am having trouble believing the “loving” part. When the time comes and we die, we give up everything we hold dear and we are supposed to be moving on into an afterlife, so why is there no proof that this exists? I wonder why would God keep the afterlife as such a complete mystery? To me this appears more cruel than loving and it is certainly not the way a loving Father would treat his children. – P from Long Island, N.Y.
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HAM, or visit the website for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www. billygraham.org.
Rick Hocker on cultivating an inner life By RICK HOCKER
The God Squad
self brought up panic and paralyzing fear. I was certain that what lurked inside me was monstrous and terrifying. After many forays into that dark place, I discovered that the things I feared were vapors without substance. They dissolved when I faced them head-on. Later, when I wondered why that inner realm was always dark, God explained that it was dark because I hadn’t invited Him there. When I did so, light illuminated that inner place for the first time. Afterward, God and I could explore the visible terrain together. One obstacle to getting started is having to admit we don’t have an inner life. We fear looking inside and finding nothing. The sad truth is that we don’t know our own souls or the importance of knowing them. Our souls are beautiful beyond words, having a richness, depth, and mystery that rival a nebula in space. If we beheld our souls in their full magnificence, we would respond in awe and come to treasure them as they deserve. The basis for a relationship with God An inner life is the seat from which we can experience lasting joy and peace that are not attached to externals. More importantly, it is the seat from which we can have a relationship with God. Our relationship with God is between our spirit and u FAITH: Page 16
A: At the end of a prayer we say “Amen.” Amen does not mean, “What I just said is true.” Amen means, “I trust in what I just said.” All religions teach us how to trust what we cannot fully prove to be true. The two main attempts to actually prove that death is not the end of us are NDEs and psychics. NDEs are Near Death Experiences reported by some people who have been declared dead but were later revived and who reported floating above their bodies or seeing a tunnel of light or similar out-ofbody experiences. Psychics, or spiritual mediums, are of course living people who claim to have the ability to speak to dead people. I do not believe in NDEs, and I do not believe in psychics but I do believe in life after death for our souls. NDEs are, in my opinion, just physical illusions caused by a dying brain, not actual perceptions of the afterlife, and psychics seem to me to be generally fraudulent exploiters of grief. But of course I could be wrong. Tommy thought I was dead wrong about psychics. However, even if NDEs are real and even if psychics can actually speak to dead people, I would still not believe in them. I believe that faith must be built upon trust and not empirical evidence. I trust that I have a soul that is not material but divine in its essence. I trust that such a spark of God cannot be extinguished by death because it is immaterial. I trust that God will gather my soul to God after my body dies and I trust that I will see Tommy again. That trust, that faith, is not scientific but I believe it is true. Empirical experience is what builds science, not faith. Faith and science are what the late distinguished paleontologist and philosopher Stephen J. Gould called, “Non-overlapping magesteria.” They are two different and non-intersecting realms of what we know. That is why faith cannot give scientific answers and why science cannot give religious answers. You cannot have scientific proof for everything you believe, and you cannot believe in something that you can scientifically prove. You, dear P, want a scientific proof for Heaven so that it is no longer a mystery, but Heaven is a mystery because mysteries are the realm of faith. The kind of proof you seek is the realm of science, and science and faith do not overlap. Faith-based science is as much a contradiction as scientific religion. Religion and science speak to two different realms of our life here on earth. That is why God cannot let science prove to you that Heaven exists. You must believe in Heaven, you must trust in Heaven because you must trust that God’s love for us is both real and breakable. *** Many reflections on my column about the moral example of the late Detective Steven McDonald, who forgave the 15-year-old kid who shot him and turned him into a quadriplegic. This from G: “I could understand the forgiveness of one ‘sick’ individual – the likes of Shavod Jones, who shot Steven McDonald; Dylann Roof, who killed members at the Baptist church; Mehmet Ali Agca, who shot Pope John Paul; and Charles Carl Roberts IV, whose murderous rampage killed five Amish school girls. They were all forgiven by their deeply religious victims. But, how do we reconcile Jesus’ commandment, ‘Love thine enemies’? Can we forgive such monsters as Adolph Hitler, and to a lesser extent, Charles Manson?” I agree with you, G. I find it hard enough, but spiritually and morally necessary to forgive a penitent sinner who has injured you or someone you love. But forgiving an un-repentant mass murderer is beyond my moral or spiritual reach. I choose to think about Jesus’ command in the Sermon on the Mount as referencing interpersonal forgiveness, not forgiveness of mass murder by purely evil monsters. I think it is actually imperative that we do not forgive them or obviously do not love them. Our condemnation without forgiveness for radical evil preserves moral outrage, fuels our necessary war against the forces of evil, and preserves the moral distinction between people who mistakenly lash out in murderous rage and those who coolly plot terror and genocide. Send ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS to The God Squad via email at godsquadquestion@aol.com.
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Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Boys triumph sets up mustwin finale
Lady Dogs prepare for NCS playoffs
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Alhambra’s Kaylee Pond scored 13 points in the Bulldogs’ 84-54 win over Ygnacio Valley on Feb. 14, 2017. (MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune)
Alhambra boys thrash Ygnacio in 61-41 win
Lady Bulldogs score season high in YV win
By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune As the games keep coming, the Bulldogs continue to keep their hopes alive for a playoff spot after a three-year drought. The boys basketball team took care of the first part of their twolegged journey when they beat up on Ygnacio Valley in a 61-41 win on Feb. 14. With the win the Bulldogs improve to 3-4 overall against teams within their division. Of the three wins, two have come against their Tuesday evening opponents, the Warriors. The other was a win at home against the winless Mt. Diablo Red Devils. Between the two Concord opponents, the Bulldogs are only allowing an average of 42 points per game, a stark contrast against their marks with the other three teams in the Diablo Athletic League. The Warriors were only being propped up early on by a hot start from junior guard Pouyan Haghighhat. His five-point first quarter helped overturn the 11-2 u YGNACIO: Page 11
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Alhambra junior Jenna Coffman (22) and the rest of the Bulldog defense held resolute and kept the Novato Hornets off the score board in their 2-0 win in the first round of the North Coast Section playoffs on Feb. 15, 2017.
Alhambra win sets up Las Lomas trilogy By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune When the Bulldog girls get home after their hard fought win on Wednesday night, they’ll settle in and see that their prize for a com-
prehensive victory is a second-round match up against Las Lomas. That’s what their 2-0 win over Novato buys you in the North Coast Section playoffs, a date with the team that you haven’t beaten since Feb. 6. Of 2015.
Not that the girls seem to mind at all. They relish it. They know the line, and surely they know the that they’re winless in the last five match ups. But this team is settling in. For one u WIN: Page 11
Alhambra’s girls basketball team took care of business in a fairly easy win over Ygnacio Valley on Tuesday night by a score of 84-54. The Valentine’s Day win was Alhambra’s biggest scoring output of the season, and put them in position to have a happy Friday. But Clayton Valley’s big win over Concord has assured that the Bulldogs will likely finish in third place in the Diablo Athletic League. It seems harsh to think that winning 20 games in a season can put you in the place the Lady Dogs are now in. As it stands the Bulldogs were in full on coast-mode. With two lesser opponents in Ygnacio Valley and Mt. Diablo as their two final games of the season, these big wins will do little to nothing for their playoff pedigree. Nonetheless, the games were still to be played. The Warriors looked hungry in the first few minutes of play, and even despite a slight lapse on defense in the latter stages of the quarter, it still took a trio of u POINTS: Page 10
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TRINITY OREDINA Alhambra High School junior Trinity Oredina (right) is this week’s Tribune Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Matthew C Rinn of State Farm. Oredina came in second place in the girls North Coast Section Wrestling tournament in her weight class (106 pounds). The junior came into the competition at
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Albany High School with a 17-3 overall record. Those efforts this season earned her a first-round bye in the NCS tournament. When she did get into action, the Bulldog wrestler made an impressive start to her day. Oredina beat her first opponent, Arine Kim, from Campolindo-Moraga in a major decision scored 18-10 to move on to the next round.
Oredina then defeated Alisha Narvaez of Arroyo-San Lorenzo, this time in a much tighter 7-3 decision. In her next bout she took on Claire Payne of Ukiah, which she won via pin for the first time on the afternoon. Her pin came with 4:08. In the final, Oredina’s run was stopped by An Vo of James Logan-Union City. The champion,
Vo, is a senior who went 31-4 on the season. Honorable mention goes to Hayley Ward, who came in fourth place in the heavyweight division. Both of her losses in the tournament came to Ukiah’s Kylee Winzler. To nominate an athlete for consideration, Email grecinos@martineztribune.com
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Sports
Loss to Eagles puts dent into Bulldogs’ DAL finish
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, Feb. 10, 2017 TUESDAY "A" DIVISION WON
LOST
%
Games Played
BOCCE HUNKS
23
10
0.697
33
THE PLAYERS
23
10
0.697
33
DOUBLE SHOT
22
11
0.667
33
BOCCE BY TATE
17
16
0.515
33
SHOCK TREATMENT
12
21
0.364
33
SEASONED PACK
13
23
0.361
36
THE REPRESENTATIVES
7
26
0.212
33
117
117
0.500
234
LOST
%
Games Played
TEAM
TOTALS
TUESDAY "B" DIVISION TEAM
WON
ROLLIN STONZ
28
5
0.848
33
D.A.L.
22
14
0.611
36
BELLA BOCCE
18
15
0.545
33
BALLS TO THE WALLS
15
18
0.455
33
CHEW BOCCE
14
19
0.424
33
PELOTAS CALIENTE
12
21
0.364
33
WHAT A BIOCCE
8
25
0.242
33
117
117
0.500
234
LOST
%
Games Played
TOTALS
WEDNESDAY "A" DIVISION TEAM
WON
ON A ROLL
29
4
0.879
33
READY SET ROLL
19
14
0.576
33
WHO
19
14
0.576
33
FOUR THREE TWO ONE
14
19
0.424
33
HAMMER TIME
14
19
0.424
33
REDUX BOCCE
14
22
0.389
36
8
25
0.242
33
117
117
0.500
234
BOCCE BY DIRKS TOTALS
WEDNESDAY "B" DIVISION Games TEAM
WON
LOST
%
Played
ALOHA CHIROPRACTIC
21
12
0.636
33
LES SCHWAB TIRES
22
14
0.611
36
ROLL HAPPY
19
14
0.576
33
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22
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10
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12
0.667
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0.583
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17
0.528
36
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0.672
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16
0.556
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19
0.472
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27
0.250
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28
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16
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BOCCE GUYS TOO
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16
0.515
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18
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0.394
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21
0.364
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By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Because of the way the schedule was laid out, the Lady Bulldogs will go into the playoffs with a pair of wins, if the results match up with the team’s first two meetings with their final opponents. But their 59-50 loss to Clayton Valley on Feb. 10 will send the girls basketball team into the playoffs with a bad taste in their mouth. Because both teams were beaten twice by Concord, and with each team winning the away leg of their match ups this season, the times will tie for second in the Diablo Athletic League should the results hold. That fact will frustrate the Bulldogs, who would’ve surely believed last week that had the results gone their way against Concord and Clayton Valley Charter, they could have been looking at a share of the DAL title. The stage was set for them to claim second place outright. After suffering a blitz from the start of the match, the Bulldogs overturned the big lead that Kat Segovia built up for the Ugly Eagles. The sophomore had 15 points when the two teams met nearly three weeks ago, but in the return contest at Alhambra, she lead all scorers with 24 points. Of those, 10 came in the first quarter alone, as the diminutive sharp shooter nailed a triple of 3-pointers
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Alhambra senior Lani Lara had 13 points in the Bulldogs’ 59-50 loss to Clayton Valley on senior night. The guard was one of five seniors who were honored after the game.
before the first break. For Alhambra, the passing looked tentative to start off. And while they boxed out well, it seemed as if some of the players forgot to complete the second part of rebounding the ball; actually getting their hands on it. But the Ugly Eagles cooled off in the second quarter. And Alhambra saw their opening. With a 7-0 run in the dying stages of the half, the Bulldogs closed what was at one-point a 10-point deficit. Both Lani Lara and Saelym Schmidt started to heat up after a cold shooting night against Concord. Schmidt and Lara each had 13 points on the night; Lara
collected most of hers when she started to heat up from beyond the arc in the third quarter. Coincidentally that matched up with the Bulldogs’ biggest push to take the lead. Lara’s third triple of the night gave the Bulldogs a four-point lead, and Clayton Valley’s best rebounder senior Bridget Hyland had picked up her fourth foul with 5:21 still on the clock in the third quarter. However her coach didn’t waver, and it made a difference down the final stretch. Segovia nailed her fourth and fifth 3-pointers of the night to give Clayton Valley back the lead, but in the final four min-
utes of the quarter, the upper hand changed only once in favor of the Eagles. It wouldn’t change for the rest of the match. Hyland put together a quarter to rival her teammate Segovia’s performance in the opening period. She scored 11 points in crunch time, and offered and outlet when the Bulldogs were truly making sure they wouldn’t be beat by the collection of shooters the Eagles had at their disposal. Alhambra couldn’t close the gap to anything close than five points in the final quarter, and it sealed their fate. The best they can finish is in a tie for second place, should they win out.
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3-pointers from Karissa Wiebalk (2) and Bry Waters to create a gap early on. Waters, who has been out with a knee injury for just over a month, is starting to settle back into the team. Prior to her injury the sophomore was a staple in the staring lineup. Suddenly the Warriors’ fight started to slip away. Wiebalk, who had 15 of her game-high 22 points in the first half, nailed another pair of triples, as did fellow senior Lani Lara. Lara, who has started to heat up from beyond the arc as of late, had 19 points on the night. Of those 19 points, 10 came in the second quarter alone. Her run was what fueled the team’s 16-0 run that really put an insurmountable gap between the Bulldogs and Warriors. However it wasn’t just down to Lara and Wiebalk to do the scoring. The two seniors were Kaylee Pond and Kieara Rios as double-digit scorers. Impressively on the defensive side, 10 of Pond’s total 13 points came on either a
second chance opportunity, or off a steal. The energetic freshman made a nuisance of herself and seemed to nearly always get a finger tip on a pass. Alhambra continued to extrapolate its lead with a strong shooting second half. Saelym Schmidt had a quiet first half, but managed to rack up eight points with a strong jump-shooting display. The senior drained contested shots with ease to continue the rout. Perhaps in December the girls would’ve taken their foot off the pedal up 30 points with a quarter to play. But with the playoffs looming they continued to compete. And by doing so put up a second 20-point quarter, keeping pace with the Warriors. Ygnacio poured in 19 points in the final eight minutes of play against the Bulldogs’ second unit. Even in a tune up for the playoffs against an opponent they have beaten by a combined 87 points, there is still only one focus. And on Sunday the North Coast Section committee will quantify that work and focus.
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Alhambra junior Kieara Rios had 10 points in the Bulldogs’ 84-54 win over the Ygnacio Valley Warriors on Feb. 14.
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Undefeated Ugly Eagles continue to soar in victory over Dogs By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune After improve performances against the second and third place teams in the Diablo Athletic League, the Bulldog boys basketball seemed to be trending upward. But when first place Clayton Valley Charter came to visit, all momentum gained over the past two weeks was flattened in a 77-60 loss on Feb. 10. Like in many of their lopsided losses this season, the Bulldogs have found ways to compete in spurts. However they haven’t managed to find ways to compete for a full 32 minutes with teams like the Ugly Eagles. Credit to Clayton Valley, they sit in first place in the
DAL and haven’t lost a league game. The task was always going to be a huge ask. What hurt the Bulldogs was their inability to stop the bleeding during a prolonged scoring run by their opponents. After playing a tight ball game in the opening five minutes of the first quarter, the Eagles went on a 10-0 run filed by a pair of 3-pointers by junior JD Williams. The guard had 13 points on the night, and was one of four Clayton Valley players who reached double digit points. With senior Thomas McDonald in a spot of early foul trouble (he collected his second foul of the game half way through the first quarter), the Bulldogs turned to another senior to lead them. Jordyn Eglite frequently
gets the praise from his coach Chris Petiti for being a steady player that does what he can to make the team better. On Friday night the team needed him to scorer points and he did. His 11-point first half lead all scorers up to that point, and his 17 total was a game-high. The senior center with leading the team after going down 13 points after only a quarter. He peppered a pair of jump shots in form short range, and was helped out by a resurgent effort from Kinrick Todd. The junior guard had five points in the half. The combined effort between the duo had the Bulldogs set up with a positive outlook for the second half. A five-point deficit was nothing. But Clayton Valley poured
in points at a rapid pace. Their 9-2 run in the final two minutes turned a five-point deficit into a 12-point lead. And there wasn’t much turn around from that point on. Clayton Valley shot the ball better than Alhambra and that allowed them to hold onto their lead. There were some protests from their end about what they felt were poor calls from the officials, but it didn’t throw them off their goal. Even when the Bulldogs built some momentum, the Ugly Eagles stomped it out. The scoreline flattered Alhambra a bit in the end, mostly due to a solid cameo from players like Isaac Frierson, who scored eight points in the final four minutes. But the result remained the same.
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Alhambra senior Thomas McDonald had 11 points in the Bulldogs’ 77-60 loss to Clayton Valley on Feb. 10, 2017.
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the defense has only conceded twice in the last four games, and the back line steadied the ship after shaky opening 20 minutes against Novato. The visiting Hornets however couldn’t take advantage of a disconnected Alhambra side. Everything seemed just a hair off. Sophomore midfielder Erin Brown was getting all the time she wanted on the ball. However after some adjustments made tactically, the Bulldogs’ Sam Pearson had Brown in her pocket for the rest of the match. And once the threat going forward was quelled, the Bulldogs finally started to match up on the same wave length with one another. The first solid move came from a cheeky bit of link up play between two of the captains, Sarah Emigh and Lindsey Alford. It wasn’t until the 36th minute however that they got the result. Junior varsity call up Maggie Avila was substituted to take a long throw, however when it was cleared out of the 18-yard box, the sophomore had a pop. Her first-time curling effort rattled in off the cross bar, stunning nearly everyone watching. Appropriately she was subbed off seconds later, and was
mobbed by her teammates. That set the Bulldogs off. In the 38th minute they nearly doubled their lead on a free kick to the far post, but the resulting header was wide of the mark. After nearly being counter attacked, the Bulldogs nearly scored again seconds later. Alford slid a perfect through ball into the path of junior Marlo Allen. However the forward was met with a rushing goalkeeper and was thwarted just outside the box. The goal was looming. For all their possession in the Novato half, the Bulldogs were starting to get antsy. It was clear that if they didn’t grab a second, they could be sent home early, like they were last season. In full control, the midfield trident of Carly Agostino, Emigh and Pearson was controlling the game. While coach Ed Marinelli opted to have a rotating line up front. And it paid off. Only two minutes after coming onto the pitch, Jaycee Armosino nearly created a goal from thin air. The junior fizzed in a cross to the back post but Alford’s
connection let her down and she skied her shot. That chance left the Bulldogs wanting, but it wasn’t until the 77th minute that the Bulldogs could finally relax and know they’d be moving on. Agostino did well to win a free kick just outside the box. Emigh drove her spot kick towards the far post where it was headed in by Pearson to calm Alhambra hearts. With the goal the sophomore cemented what was one of her best performances all season, and helped punch the Bulldogs’ ticket into the next round. In the next round, the Bulldogs will visit Las Lomas, the team that came in first place in the Diablo Athletic League. The Knights only dropped points once all season, and are lead by goal-scorer Haley Brown. The Cal-State Fullerton commit has found the back of the net 22 times this season. In the teams’ two meetings this season (a 1-0 win at Alhambra, and a 3-0 win at Las Lomas) Brown has two goals. Both came in the 3-0 win on Jan. 27. The Knights and Bulldogs will do battle on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Las Lomas at 7 p.m.
Win over Ygnacio Valley sets up do-or-die finale with Mt. Diablo-Concord u YGNACIO: Continued run from Alhambra that started the game off in favor of the visitors. But neither he nor the Warriors could hold up that output. Anyone in the Ygnacio white jersey seemed to lose their touch on their jump shots in the second half of play. Credit due to Alhambra for only allowing four points from the Warriors in the second quarter, but a lot of it was due to a cold streak from the home team. However the opportunistic Bulldogs didn’t shy away
from Page 8 from the opportunity. Ygnacio did a good job of surrounding the man with the ball in defense, but usually that meant they were neglecting their assignment. That left players like Jordyn Eglite with the ability to make an extra pass under the bucket for a high-percentage shot. Haghighhat’s elbow jumper with 58 seconds left in the first half was the only Ygnacio Valley field goal of the quarter, as the Bulldogs bossed the entire quarter by a
score of 14-4. Despite leading by 16 points, it was clear by the fire coming off the Warriors’ bench that they weren’t done. It’s just that Alhambra didn’t need to worry about any come back attempt. The Bulldogs continued to pile on the points, and if at any point the Warriors started to get into a rhythm, Alhambra slowed it down by driving to the basket. In most cases they were able to draw a foul. Alhambra shot 15 free throws in the second half,
and even though they only shot 69 percent from the charity stripe, it slowed down the pace of the game. It also forced the Warriors to make multiple substitutes to avoid foul trouble. It ended up carrying the Bulldogs over the finish line and setting up an important clash against Mt. Diablo Friday night. The Feb. 17 clash will determine whether the Bulldogs get into the playoffs. Although the Red Devils are winless, they’ll be geared up to play the role of spoiler.
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Alhambra sophomore Wyatt Hammer leads the fast break in the Bulldogs’ 61-41 win over Ygnacio Valley on Feb. 14, 2017.
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Martinez USD Citizens’ Oversight Committee: Martinez Unified School District is seeking applicants for “parent of MUSD students”, “member-at-large”, and a “member active in a business organization” to serve a two year term on the Measure K bond program Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Meetings are held four times each year at the District Office from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The application is located on the district website at www. martinezusd.net in the Measure K section. For questions please contact Diane Deshler, Chief Business Official at ddeshler@ martinez.k12.ca.us or (925) 335-5925. Published Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2017
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Marich Confectionery of Hollister, California is voluntarily recalling 4.25oz Valentine Chocolate Caramel Hearts UPC CODE 797817-44440-9 because it may contain Triple Chocolate Toffee which contains almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Product was distributed in California, Oklahoma and Minnesota in retail form. The product can be identified by its Valentine’s Day themed packaging. It comes in a 4.25oz (120g) bright red and pink box with the product name of Chocolate Caramel Hearts. The lot code being recalled is 0031711 with a best by date of 9/30/17 and can be found on the bottom of the package. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing almonds was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s packaging processes that resulted in the packaging mix up. Consumers who have purchased 4.25oz Valentine Chocolate Caramel Hearts are urged to return it Marich Confectionery for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-624-7055 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST. Published Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Henry Chin and Associates. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 56 Warfield Drive, Moraga, CA 94556. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Henry Chin, 56 Warfield Drive, Moraga, CA 94556. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Schofield Images. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 25A Crescent Dr, #207, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kevin M. Schofield, 25A Crescent Dr, #207, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Kevin M. Schofield. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 30, 2017. File #17-0000658-00 Published: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Clear The Way Traffic Control. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2950 Buskirk Ave, #300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jayla Clark, 1710 Laramie Way, Stockton, CA 95209. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Jayla Clark. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 31, 2017. File #17-0000685-00 Published: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): KAYPRO. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2201 Sycamore Dr, Apt 157, Antioch, CA 94509. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kenneisha Jackson, 2201 Sycamore Dr, Apt 157, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Kenneisha Jackson. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 3, 2017. File #17-0000790-00 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24; March 3, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): ROYAL FURNITURE. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1356 Elderberry Dr., Concord, CA
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94521. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ASAD MAHMOOD KHAN, 1356 Elderberry Dr., Concord, CA 94521. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ ASAD MAHMOOD KHAN. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 1, 2017. File #17-0000711-00 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24; March 3, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): LIVING IN THE BODY. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 3184 Old Tunnel Road, Suite F, Lafayette, CA 94549. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robyn Scherr, 1860 Gilly Lane, Concord, CA 94518. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/30/2007. /s/ Robyn Scherr. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 7, 2017. File #17-0000838-00 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24; March 3, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): FLIPCO INVESTMENTS. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 3171 GARRITY WAY #624, RICHMOND, CA 94806. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DEBRA WINN, 3171 GARRITY WAY, RICHMOND, CA 94806. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on JANUARY 2017. /s/ DEBRA WINN. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 18, 2017. File #17-0000296-00 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24; March 3, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Sol Nature Company; Green Sol Company. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2070 N Broadway, PO Box 455, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-9998. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Olena Dembitska, 2070 N Broadway, PO Box 455, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-9998. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact u
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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you had a nickel for every step you took you would be rich. In the week to come your active lifestyle could put you at the head of the class. Money making activities might be at the top of your to-do list. TAURUS (April 20May 20): The hardest steel is created by the hottest fire. In the week to come your energy levels may be higher than usual so you can get an incredible amount accomplished. You can be as tough as nails when occasions call for strength. GEMINI (May 21June 20): Watch and learn. Someone close may set a sterling example of cautious planning. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can achieve something without hard work this week. You can attain your dreams by paying attention. CANCER (June 21July 22): A partner may keep you in line in the week to come. Charming new friends could put pressure on you to do more than your fair share. Someone may fire up your enthusiasm so much that you forget to put on the brakes. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your dreams to the test this week. If a little experience is useful then just imagine how far you can go with a lot of experience. You may be surprised to find that you have a creative talent if you try something new. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What you see isn’t always what you get. You may be disappointed if you follow through on a family member’s idea in the week to come. However, if you work hard and
study you can accomplish a great deal. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stay on an even keel. Find a life preserver just in case you go overboard this week. In your enthusiasm to keep up with new acquaintances or to try something new you may spend more money than you should. SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21): Some competition makes you complete. Your energies should be funneled into areas where you can show off imagination and vision. For the best success stick to conservative financial strategies as this week unfolds. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The more you have the more you want. This week you can enjoy what you have and avoid obsessing about what you don’t have. Protect your nest egg by avoiding unnecessary speculations or tweaking. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Fire on all cylinders. Work hard to make all your dreams come true this week. If the bills get paid there is plenty of time left to partake of the joys of life. Don’t let ambitions blind you to things of real value. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Balance between caution and exuberance in the week ahead. The thrill derived from gambling might outweigh common sense. You should restrain yourself from too quickly becoming involved in a relationship. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Perform a reality check. “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” may not mean much to the jet set. Accept anything that given freely in the week ahead but be cautious about investments and major purchases. (c) 2017 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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Crossword ACROSS 1 Modern location code 10 Vertical sides 15 Ability to stand? 16 “What I always get” 17 Baby, for one 18 Ward cry? 19 “Bless __ ...”: Psalm 68 20 “Shadow of the Vampire” Oscar nominee 22 Mr. __!: old detective game 23 Churchill’s “so few”: Abbr. 25 Chess tactic 26 [Oh, my!] 27 Reagan era mil. program 30 “Die Hard” cry adapted from an old cowboy song 33 Trap catchings 35 Wager 36 Get comfy 37 “The Hangover” star 39 Is worth something, in dialect 40 Fifth-grader’s milestone, maybe 41 One may involve a homonym 42 Like the Negev 43 Range for some power measurements 46 “The Spanish Tragedy” dramatist 47 Behan’s land 48 Robot extension? 49 Chinese dynasty during Caesar’s time 51 Little 52 “__ yourself!” 54 1946 Literature Nobelist 58 Nice parting 60 Baklava flavoring 62 One removed from the company? 63 Cocktail portmanteau 64 Start using Twitter, say 65 Victoria’s Secret purchase DOWN 1 Tiny 2 Urban, e.g. 3 Boorish Sacha Baron Cohen persona 4 Style 5 1993 rap hit 6 Low-quality paper 7 Home of Phillips University 8 Full of spunk 9 Instagrammed item
10 __ bug 11 Pac-12 sch. whose mascot carries a pitchfork 12 “Swingin’ Soiree” DJ 13 It doesn’t include benefits 14 About to crash? 21 About 1.8 tablespoons, vis-à-vis a cup 24 “Double Indemnity” genre 26 Basic ideas 27 Despicable sort 28 Australian wind 29 Willing consequence? 31 Step on stage 32 Grasp 34 Jackson Hole’s county 38 Court call 39 TV input letters 41 1980s “SNL” regular 44 Sacred beetle 45 Name derived from the Tetragrammaton 50 “Far out!” 52 Cheat, in slang 53 Notice
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55 Hullabaloo 56 Text status 57 Most massive known dwarf planet 59 Fair-hiring initials 61 2012 British Open winner ( c) 2017 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, INC.
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business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Olena Dembitska. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 1, 2017. File #17-0000726-00 Published: Feb. 10, 17, 24; March 3, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Apothecary Consulting. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 824 Ruth Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daniel Holzer, 824 Ruth Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. This business is
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conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Daniel Holzer. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 7, 2017. File #17-0000865-00 Published: Feb. 17, 24; March 3, 10, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Black Diamond Event Design and Rentals. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1870 Arnold Industrial Pl Ste 1045B, Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the
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following owner(s): LaTonda Strong Ponce, 4725 Torreys Peak Ct., Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ LaTonda Strong Ponce. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 9, 2017. File #17-0000970-00 Published: Feb. 17, 24; March 3, 10, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): JBENNETT TRANSPORT. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is
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4251 San Pablo Dm Rd #7, El Sobrante, CA 94803. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michelle Sallier Jefferson Bennett, 4251 San Pablo Dm Rd #7, El Sobrante, CA 94803; Joseph K. Bennett, 4251 San Pablo Dam Rd #7, El Sobrante, CA 94803. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Michelle Sallier Jefferson Bennett. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 8, 2017. File #17-0000897-00 Published: Feb. 17, 24; March 3, 10, 2017.
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His. God interacts with us within the realm of this inner life. These spiritual experiences and events comprise our personal history with God, a real relationship marked by meaningful interactions and deepening intimacy. I suggest making time for solitude where you learn to be with yourself and to know yourself. Invite God to show you what He sees. Invite His love to touch the areas you are unable to love and to illuminate those areas that are in darkness. Allow God to ease your fears and coax you to become a fully spiritual being with whom He can have a relationship. Rick Hocker is a game programmer, artist and author.
In 2004, he sustained a back injury that left him bed-ridden in excruciating pain for six months, followed by a long recovery. He faced the challenges of disability, loss of income and mounting debt. After emerging from this dark time, he discovered that profound growth had occurred. Three years later, he had a dream that inspired him to write his award-winning book, “Four in the Garden.” His intent was to illustrate one’s growth toward deep communion with God and to share the insights he gained from the personal transformation that resulted from his back injury. He lives in Martinez, California. For more information, visit www. rickhocker.com.
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Open House & Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of
Snyder Real Estate Group at 817 Main St. from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Come down & say hello! It would be great to see you there! “MAN ABOUT TOWN” JOHN GRUBKA/ Martinez Tribune
817 Main St., Martinez, CA 94553 • Tina 925-640-2355 • Debbi 925-518-6461
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