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Martinez Senior Center 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. The Martinez Senior Center is a magnet for seniors in our entire region. There is stuff going on all the time. Nutritious meals are available five days a week. There’s companionship. There’s a Wellness Service Coordinator and a Nutrition Coordinator. “Seniors” include everyone over age 60. Senior Center volunteers contribute to the community in many ways. Perhaps best u

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Martinez Senior Center Supervisor Gina Lombardi Gravert (at left), with Barbara Turcios, who is active in the Center and a staunch supporter of “Meals on Wheels.”

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Contra Costa Court joins statewide budget appeal to Governor Brown The Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, has joined with 48 other trial courts to urge Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., to provide California’s trial courts with adequate funding. In a letter signed by 49 of California’s 58 trial courts, presiding judges and court executive officers (CEOs) from across the state have joined together in an unprec-

edented effort to stem the loss of funding for the judicial branch. Hon. Jill Fannin, presiding judge of the Superior Court of Contra Costa County, stated that “the proposed budget is terrible for trial courts. It doesn’t include any money for cost increases and it doesn’t provide backfill for years of declining local revenues.” “It is imperative that the Gov-

ernor, the Legislature and the public understand the impact of this proposed budget to California’s trial courts,” said Brian Taylor, CEO of the Superior Court of Solano County. “It is more important now than ever that people have access to the court system. This budget will force courts to close courtrooms, limit u COURTS: Page 3

Grandma Baby Shower celebrates Infant Project MARTINEZ, Calif. – The 19th annual Grandma Baby Shower was held this month by the Priscilla Circle ladies of the First Congregational Church, Martinez. A big collection of baby items – and some “fun” pieces – are to benefit the Newborn Infant Project at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC). “We enjoy doing this project every year, especially since our own children are no longer infants,” stated Betty Holt, chairman of this year’s event. Individuals and groups donate baby items to the project. The CCRMC Auxiliary Volunteers assemble layettes containing a receiving blanket, onesie, sleeper, digital thermometer, hat and any other extras that have been donated. The nurses give one to each mother as she takes her newborn home. “We do appreciate all donations as there are approximately 200 babies born each month,” said Deloris McDon-

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MARTINEZ, Calif. – The City of Martinez is now accepting Citizen Interest applications for the Measure D Citizen’s Oversight Committee, as follows: To appoint four members of the public who will, along with the City Treasurer, be charged with reviewing the City’s expenditures of Measure D proceeds to ensure the funds were spent in compliance with the requirements of the measure adopted by Martinez voters on Nov. 8, 2016. To be a qualified member of the Committee, a person must be at least 18 years old and a Martinez resident, property owner, or business owner. Ideal candidates include individuals with business and/or community service experience; financial experience is also preferred. Applications for this Committee must be made in writing on the City’s Citizen Interest Form and will be accepted until March 3, 2017 (or later if necessary). The mayor will review the applications and make appointment recommendations to the City Council at the March 15, 2017, council meeting. For additional information, contact the City Clerk’s Office, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez, or (925) 372-3512. Interest Forms may be found on the City’s website, www.cityofmartinez.org.

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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.

Sunday, Feb. 12 A woman said to be 45 years old and wrapped in a light colored blanket was standing on the corner of Castro Street and cursing at passersby at 5:41 a.m. Common midlife crisis stuff. Two men were confronted for shoplifting at the Walgreens at 11:16 a.m. and one of them punched the manager and then both of them fled on foot.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 Happy Valentines Day. I love love.

A string of vehicles on Alhambra Way were allegedly covered in mayonnaise around 10 a.m. A bent spoon that may have been used for drugs was reportedly found by the train tracks near Howe Road around 6 p.m. I didn’t have a Valentine today. Lol.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 At 1:29 a.m., a Ferry Street resident could hear some kind of banging on his walls, which was interrupting his sleep.

Thursday, Feb. 16 A disturbance was reported at 7:52 a.m. when a man in a Raiders hat was walking down Main Street cursing and yelling. A man allegedly peed in a jar and then poured it on Alhambra High School property in the lower parking lot at 11:01 p.m. At lunchtime some freakin’

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lady ordered food at the Canton restaurant on Main Street and then didn’t pay for it. A man who looked drunk was screaming and holding up his pants on Main Street at 4:06 p.m. At 10 p.m., two young hooligans stole beer from the Quik Stop Market on Alhambra Avenue.

Friday, Feb. 17 A customer had their tires popped by a man with a knife in the Quik Stop Market parking lot on Muir Road around 1:30 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18 At 8:15 a.m., a woman may have urinated on herself after playing the lottery machine inside the Safeway for two hours. Aggressive panhandling was reported at the Amtrak station at 10:41 p.m. At 2:49 p.m., a woman looking for someone living in an apartment on Carquinez Scenic Drive was blasting her car horn, followed by walking around the apartment complex screaming and cursing.

Sunday, Feb. 19

Five or six dudes were seen ripping off their shirts as if they were about to fight at the far left side of the Muir Lodge Motel on Alhambra Avenue at 12:33 a.m. Two couples were observed inside the bathroom nearest the outdoor bocce ball courts. They were sitting on the toilets fully clothed with beer cans and aluminum foil on their laps.The observation happened around 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 20 At 1:42 p.m., a Safeway shopper claimed that their purse was taken out of the cart while they were shopping. The purse was said to be made of brown leather and contain everything.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 At 12:15 p.m., a little chihuahua was running in Parkway Drive creating a traffic hazard. At 7:41 p.m., a man attempted to steal from the Virginia Hills Safeway but left behind a backpack when he fled. Inside the bag were drugs and items lifted from the CVS a few doors over.

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 Nancy Lawrie, 60, was arrested Feb. 13 on warrants or holds only. n Cesar Valle-Morales, 20, was arrested Feb. 18 for allegedly driving while under the combined influence of drugs and alcohol. n Nicholas Brown, 25, was arrested Feb. 17 for allegedly tresspassing on posted land and refusing to leave. n Jake Curry, 27, was arrested Feb. 16 for allegedly taking vehicle without owner’s consent. n Ian McLain, 28, was arrested Feb. 16 on charges of shoplifting. n Luis Haefke, 20, was arrested Feb. 16 on revocation of probation charges. n Kelly Portierhornsby, 48, was arrested Feb. 15 on warrants or holds only. n Jillian Manchester, 20, was arrested Feb. 14 on DUI alcohol/drugs charges.

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clerk’s office hours, reduce self-help services and reduce staff. To ensure access to the courts, more funding must be forthcoming.” Stephen H. Nash, CEO of the Superior Court of Contra Costa County, noted that the Governor’s proposed budget, which retains funding for the trial courts at the same level as last fiscal year, will result in an overall reduction in the courts’ resources. “First the State slashed trial court budgets. Now our local revenues are falling, and once again the Governor proposes no funding for local court employee cost increases. Court pockets are empty and the cupboards are bare: court staffing is down between 25 percent and 30 u

percent over the last five years, and state operations and facility funds are almost depleted. Looking forward, meanwhile, we are told that recession is a possibility and the ‘good times’ may soon be coming to an end!” Chad Finke, CEO of the Superior Court of Alameda County, noted that “despite being in a period of state surpluses and record reserves, courts like ours are having to get by with less funding than we had last year. In fact, we are even poorer than we were two years ago. The Governor’s budget proposal, if approved, will make next year even worse for the courts. This chronic underfunding of the trial courts means that resources,

operations, and services of the courts will continue to erode, and the public’s access to justice will be diminished.” The appeal follows a review of the governor’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, which provides no additional funding proposed for trial court operations. Without an increase in funding over last year, Superior Courts across California are saying the proposed budget will result in a net decrease to court budgets from this current fiscal year. This is due to, among other things, the rising cost of doing business in California (e.g., utility costs, rents, vendor expenses, employee salaries). It also results from governmental actions such as

elimination of Proposition 47 funding, additional workload from voter-approved initiatives such as Propositions 57 and 64, legislative changes such as AB 2839 that considerably increase workload without accompanying offsetting funding and the proposed elimination of a court’s ability to place a hold on a traffic defendant’s driver’s license for failure to pay or appear, the latter of which appears to have the unintended consequence of reducing revenues to the trial courts, counties and the state. In Contra Costa and Solano counties, a moratorium on driver’s license holds has been placed. Both courts have seen an approximate 25 percent reduction in collections.

poker, bridge, Mah Jongg and Pinochle. There’s a Driver Safety and Refresher course. And painting, sewing and quilting. And writing. There are lots of movies. And a bunch of physical and men-

tal fitness programs. The list goes on and on. If you haven’t stopped by at the Senior Center, you should. Walk in and ask for Gina. She’d love to show you around.

Death Notices Virginia Beatrice Bloch, 104, of Coos Bay, Oregon, formerly of Martinez, passed away Feb. 15, 2017, in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, (541) 267-3131.

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known is the Pancake Breakfast. It takes place the second Sunday of each month. Senior Center volunteers contributed almost 12,000 hours of service last year. That translates into about six person-years of work. Wow! The Center has a dedicated Board of Directors, presided over by Larry Risner. Martinez Rotarian Shelly Pighin is First Vice President. Membership is only $10 a year. Non-members are welcome to participate in everything. The Center is supported in part by the City of Martinez. What a great thing

for the City to do! Seniors are vulnerable to isolation. Having a place to mix with others helps a lot. Rotary invited Senior Center Supervisor Gina Lombardi Gravert to tell us about her first year at the Center. One of her quotes stuck with me: At the Center, “I don’t feel alone.” What else does the Senior Center do? Examples are legion: legal services, blood pressure screening, the Alzheimer’s Respite Program, tax preparation, County Connection tickets, access to the ADA para-transit service (County Connection LINK),

Handyman Service, Yard Maintenance, Labor Gutter cleaning, fence repair, sprinkler repair, pruning, yard work, drywall patch/repair, lite plumbing and more. Prompt, courteous service! Serving all of the East Bay.

The Inner City International Men’s Recovery program depends on work from companies and individuals to supplement its free Recovery programs. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible!

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Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, Feb. 24

Saturday, Feb. 25

Sunday, Feb. 26

Monday, Feb. 27

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Wednesday, March 1

Thursday, March 2

60º / 40º Partly sunny, chilly

60º / 38º Mostly sunny

61º / 38º Mostly cloudy

61º / 37º Mostly cloudy

63º / 41º Sunshine

61º / 41º Partly sunny

61º / 39º Plenty of clouds

Sunrise / Sunset 6:47 a.m. / 5:57 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:45 a.m. / 5:58 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:44 a.m. / 5:59 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:42 a.m. / 6 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:41 a.m. / 6:01 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:40 a.m. / 6:02 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:38 a.m. / 6:03 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 5:32 a.m. / 4:16 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 6:12 a.m. / 5:18 a.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 6:51 a.m. / 6:23 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 7:27 a.m. / 7:28 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 8:03 a.m. / 8:35 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 8:40 a.m. / 9:42 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 9:18 a.m. / 10:50 p.m.

High Tides 12:48 a.m. (4.79 ft) 11:40 a.m. (5.64 ft)

High Tides 1:22 a.m. (4.89 ft) 12:24 p.m. (5.71 ft)

High Tides 1:53 a.m. (4.99 ft) 1:09 p.m. (5.71 ft)

High Tides 2:21 a.m. (5.12 ft) 1:54 p.m. (5.61 ft)

High Tides 2:48 a.m. 5.25 ft) 2:43 p.m. (5.41 ft)

High Tides 3:17 a.m. (5.41 ft) 3:36 p.m.(5.09 ft)

High Tides 3:52 a.m. (5.51 ft) 4:36 p.m. (4.66 ft)

Low Tides 5:57 a.m. (2.20 ft) 6:58 p.m. (.07 ft)

Low Tides 6:42 a.m. (1.94 ft) 7:30 p.m. (.07 ft)

Low Tides 7:25 a.m. (1.67 ft) 8:01 p.m. (.10 ft)

Low Tides 8:08 a.m. (1.35 ft) 8:32 p.m. (0.16 ft)

Low Tides 8:53 a.m. (1.08 ft) 9:05 p.m. (.33 ft)

Low Tides 9:41 a.m. (.89 ft) 9:41 p.m. (.59 ft)

Low Tides 10:34 a.m. (.75 ft) 10:23 p.m. (.95 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

The Mountain Top When: 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

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, (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.

Wednesday, March 8 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. 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 u DATEBOOK: Page 7

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‘Best end use for Pine Meadow ... park/recreation & open space’ Dear Editor, With regard to the mayor’s recent article about Pine Meadow as open space, please note a few points. The mayor says Pine Meadow is not open space, but: • Livermore is converting its Springtown Golf Course to open space. What do they know that we don’t? • Abused land has been

turned into open space and parks for years. Look at Black Diamond park … a former coal mine. “Pristine” ranch lands that are ploughed for roads and ponds, run with cattle and covered with invasive plant species have become wonderful open spaces. • Even our own waterfront was used as a land fill until Ted Radke decided in the 1970s it

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should be protected for open space/park use. Look it up. • Pine Meadow has plenty of wildlife, is a beautiful site, offers scenic views of Mt. Diablo and is connected to numerous trails and open space/parks. But all this talk of whether Pine Meadow is worthy to be called open space begs the question. Pine Meadow has always been open space/recreation, and in the General Plan it was called out as a place for a golf course, a recreation use. The best end use for Pine Meadow has always been as a combination park/recreation and open space site. Some say we have enough parks, and don’t need anymore. But consider this: • Martinez has not had a

new park in over 20 years, and up to 40 percent of existing parks are not City-owned. • Our population continues to grow and housing development is increasing too. See, for example, the huge housing project the City Council approved at Arnold Way and Pacheco Boulevard in Martinez. • The new Draft General Plan says 29.5 acres of new park space would be needed for new residents. • Pine Meadow is our last site for a major Martinez open space/park. No other sites are left in Martinez. That is why we have called Pine Meadow “The Last Martinez Park.” • We have shown the City several sources of funding for parks, including National Park

Service grants and others. Parks increase our property values, make our lives healthier and better, reduce the stress and strains of modern life, and connect us and our children with nature and the outdoors. Comparing Pine Meadow and Alhambra Hills is like comparing apples and oranges. Pine Meadow is a park/recreation use with some open space. Alhambra Hills is open space at its best. They fill different needs for our growing community – a community strong enough to do both, even if final improvements have to wait. Get the land before it disappears. That leads to the last point. From the dais above us, several of the City Councilmembers said one of the reasons they

were okay with rewriting Pine Meadow history was because there was talk of a compromise on the land. It was even alluded to by the developer. We know a compromise is in the air because we have been involved in such discussions, and were asked in January to gauge support for a project from the developer that showed half the site for public use and half for high-density senior housing. A proposal that would see significant park/open space use for this “Last Martinez Park,” as well as housing for our seniors might be the win-win this community has been seeking for so long. – Tim Platt & Mark Thomson for Friends of Pine Meadow

City can help reduce flood insurance costs Most of the City built before 1960

Participating in the CRS can lower insur-

and lists the communities participating.

in the downtown area is in the 100 year

ance premiums for homeowners. The CRS

You will note that Contra Costa County

floodplain. Flood insurance is required

has 10 steps that communities can take to

(un-incorporated areas) is currently rat-

for properties with mortgages, and in-

increase their rating and lower the cost of

ed at 6 and that Roseville is rated at 1.

surance is recommended for the rest.

flood insurance in that community. I’ve

Why doesn’t our City participate?

Flood insurance is very expensive.

been told that the first steps (No. 10 and

https://www.fema.gov/media-li-

No. 9) are little more than filing paperwork.

brary-data/14762941627264795edc7f-

ment Agency), which generates the 100

Martinez does not now participate in

e5cde0c997bc4389d1265bd/CRS_List_

year flood maps, also administers the Com-

the CRS and has no rating. Below is a

munity Rating System (CRS) program.

web address that briefly explains CRS

FEMA (Federal Emergency Manage-

of_Communites_10_01_2016.pdf – Doug Burgess

Comment on http://martineztribune.com Comment posted at 10:10 a.m. Feb. 21: Weather prime or chop, Pine Meadows was designated Permanent Open Space, Recreation. Correctly or incorrectly designated, that is what it is. Zoning exists for a reason and shouldn’t be changed lightly. It is wrong and weak of Mayor Schroder to cower in the shadow of DeNova with essentially nothing in return. It is not the cities [sic] responsibility to bend rules to allow property owners to do as they please. It is the responsibility of property owners to enjoy their property within the limits of established rules and laws. If a property owner wants an exemption from those rules and laws, there should be some mitigation, compensation or other concession. Has anything been offered in that regard? If Mayor Schroder

had the city’s interests at heart, he’d ensure there would be something of the sort. I’d like to know what that is. Additionally, the city and Mayor Schroder need to start looking at how new housing stock is built. When was the General Plan updated? If he’s arguing that the city’s children cannot afford homes here, does he really believe they’ll afford these $600k-700k homes (numbers from DeNova)? Why not support some affordable higher density condos or town homes in that area? DeNova could build a greater number of units, likely pull a better profit and maintain more green space. The children of Martinez would be better able to purchase those homes, visit and spend money downtown and raise young families. I don’t think people are against the

development of Pine Meadows, I think they’re tired of Mayor Schroder’s negligence (see: roads, waterfront, et al) and weak vision for the city. The Pine Meadows development should not be viewed as Open Space vs. Development. It should be viewed as how to develop this land with the future of the community in mind. And it certainly should not be viewed as Alhambra Highlands vs Pine Meadows. The Mayor is correct the Highlands should be protected, but it is in no way connected to or dependent on what happens with Pine Meadows. That’s a bizarre tactic to get Highlands supporters against the smart development of Pine Meadows. – Mtz Considered

Martinez Tribune | Feb. 24 - March 2, 2017 “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis

Faith

A lesson in Temple history

Billy Graham's ‘My Answer'

Why does it matter if I think bad thoughts? By BILLY GRAHAM Tribune Content Agency Q: I know we’re not supposed to have bad thoughts about others, but to be honest, what difference does it make? As long as I keep my thoughts to myself, they don’t really hurt anyone, do they? A: Yes, harboring bad thoughts about other people always hurts someone – it hurts you. The reason is because they aren’t just innocent thoughts. Behind them are other emotions, such as anger, jealousy, envy, or pride – any one of which will harm you. The Bible repeatedly warns us about the danger of evil or prideful thoughts – and we

should take its warnings very seriously. Even if we hide them from others, God knows what is going on in our minds, and He also knows the harm that comes because of them. The Bible says, “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind” (Jeremiah 17:10). Why are bad thoughts about others so harmful? One reason is because they not only poison our souls and distort our personalities, but they also cut us off from others. Instead of loving them and seeking to help them, we turn our backs on them – which is wrong. The Bible says, “This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another” (1 John 3:11). Commit your life – in-

cluding your mind – to Jesus Christ. Remember: you may have bad thoughts about others – but He has no bad thoughts about you! He loves you with an everlasting love – a love so great that He was willing to give His life for your salvation. Open your heart and life to Him today. Then ask Him to cleanse your mind and heart of evil thoughts, and to help you love others the same way He loves you. And if bad thoughts arise, crowd them out with prayer. Ask God to fill your heart and mind. Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C.,

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Elder David A. Bednar: ‘If Ye Had Known Me’ By ELDER M. RUSSELL BALLARD NOTE: This is a talk given at the October 2016 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Several years ago my family and I visited the Holy Land. One of my vivid memories from our trip was a visit to the upper room in Jerusalem, the traditional site of the Last Supper. As we stood in that place, I read to them from John 17, where Jesus pleads with His Father for His disciples: “I pray for them … that they may be one, as we are. … “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us.” I was deeply moved while reading these words and found myself praying in that sacred place that I could ever be one with my family and with my Heavenly Father and with His Son. Our precious relationships with families, friends, the Lord, and His restored Church are among the things that matter most in life. Because these relationships are so important, they should be cherished, protected, and nurtured. One of the most heart-wrenching stories in scripture occurred when

“many of [the Lord’s] disciples” found it hard to accept His teachings and doctrine, and they “went back, and walked no more with him.” As these disciples left, Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Will ye also go away?” Peter responded: “Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. “And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.” In that moment, when others focused on what they could not accept, the Apostles chose to focus on what they did believe and know, and as a result, they remained with Christ. Later, on the day of Pentecost, the Twelve received the gift of the Holy Ghost. They became bold in their witness of Christ and began to understand more fully Jesus’s teachings. Today is no different. For some, Christ’s invitation to believe and remain continues to be hard – or difficult to accept. Some disciples struggle to understand a specific Church policy or teaching. Others find concerns in our history or in the imperfections of some members and leaders, past and present. Still others find it difficult to live a religion that requires so much. Finally, some have become “weary in well-doing.” For these and other reasons, some Church members vacillate in their faith, wondering if perhaps they should follow those who “went back, and walked

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no more” with Jesus. If any one of you is faltering in your faith, I ask you the same question that Peter asked: “To whom shall [you] go?” If you choose to become inactive or to leave the restored Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where will you go? What will you do? The decision to “walk no more” with Church members and the Lord’s chosen leaders will have a long-term impact that cannot always be seen right now. There may be some doctrine, some policy, some bit of history that puts you at odds with your faith, and you may feel that the only way to resolve that inner turmoil right now is to “walk no more” with the Saints. If you live as long as I have, you will come to know that things have a way of resolving themselves. An inspired insight or revelation may shed new light on an issue. Remember, the Restoration is not an event, but it continues to unfold. Never abandon the great truths revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Never stop reading, pondering, and applying the doctrine of Christ contained in the Book of Mormon. Never fail to give equal time to the Lord through honest attempts to understand what the Lord has revealed. As my dear friend and former colleague Elder Neal A. Maxwell once said, “We should not assume … that just because something is unexplainable by us it is

unexplainable.” So before you make that spiritually perilous choice to leave, I encourage you to stop and think carefully before giving up whatever it was that brought you to your testimony of the restored Church of Jesus Christ in the first place. Stop and think about what you have felt here and why you felt it. Think about the times when the Holy Ghost has borne witness to you of eternal truth. Where will you go to find others who share your belief in personal, loving Heavenly Parents, who teach us how to return to Their eternal presence? Where will you go to be taught about a Savior who is your best friend, who not only suffered for your sins but who also suffered “pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind” so “that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities,” including, I believe, the infirmity of loss of faith? Where will you go to learn more about Heavenly Father’s plan for our eternal happiness and peace, a plan that is filled with wondrous possibilities, teachings, and guidance for our mortal and eternal lives? Remember, the plan of salvation gives mortal life meaning, purpose, and direction. Where will you go to find a detailed and inspired Church u FAITH: Page 7

By RABBI MARC GELLMAN Tribune Content Agency Q: Why do we speak only of the First and Second Temples? During the Roman era Herod completely rebuilt the Temple, making it the largest temple in the world of its time. It was this Temple that the Romans destroyed, so why do we not speak of it as the Third Temple? Thank you. – from P A: Let’s count the Temples! King Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem in the year 957 BCE (Before Common Era). The first Temple was destroyed by the Babylonian army of Nebuchadnezzar in the year 586 BCE. However, the real blow to the Israelite empire had already occurred in 722 BCE, when the northern part of the empire was destroyed by the Assyrians. The northern kingdom destroyed by the Assyrians encompassed the land of 10 of the 12 tribes, leaving only the tribes of Judah and Benjamin in control of Jerusalem and the Temple. The destruction of the First Temple ended what we can call the First Commonwealth of Judaism. The ancient Jews were given some hope, if not political power, when the Temple in Jerusalem was rebuilt under the permission of Cyrus the Great of Persia in roughly the year 515 BCE. This begins the period known as the Second Commonwealth of Judaism. King Herod refurbished and greatly expanded the Temple in the year 20 BCE making it, as you correctly observed, the largest temple in the world. It was Herod’s temple that was destroyed in the year 70 CE by the Romans, and this destruction ended the Second Commonwealth. We are technically in the Third Commonwealth but not really because the Temple has not been rebuilt, and according to Jewish law and Christian hopes it can only be rebuilt by the Messiah. To absolutely prevent the rebuilding of the Temple, in 691CE the caliph Abd al-Malik constructed the golden Dome of the Rock shrine on the exact spot where the holiest part of the Temple once stood and soon thereafter he built the Al-Aqsa Mosque nearby. He knew that Jewish law prohibited the destruction of a church or a mosque, so the location of the Temple is forever occupied by another faith. Islam believes that the Temple Mount is where Muhammad ascended into Heaven on his steed Buraq. There is no sacred real estate on planet earth that is more crowded and more contested. Q: I was wondering why God chose circumcision as the outward symbol of God’s chosen people. How did people know if a man was circumcised or not? I am asking this because I am a Bible Quiz coach at our church. The topic comes up often and I do not know the answer. – from S A: Circumcision is commanded of Abraham by God as recounted in Genesis chapter 17:10-12: “This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised. And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations … ” In Luke 2:21 there is a reference to the fact that Jesus was circumcised: “And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” Jesus’ circumcision is celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and by Anglicans on Jan. 1, and is celebrated by Roman Catholics as the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (even though circumcision is not obligatory in Christianity, only in Judaism and Islam). Circumcision in Islam is carried out at various times depending on the local traditions, but always between seven days after birth to sometime before 10 years of age. The reason for this rite, beyond its being a sign of the covenant, is not explained. Perhaps it is a way of saying that we mark the organ of procreation for a man to indicate that the most wonderful thing we can create – a baby – is nothing compared to what God has created. That is the thing about rituals. What to do is clear but why we are commanded to do it is never explained. In a way the very point of a ritual, any ritual, is to do something you do not fully understand in order to express obedience and love for God. In addition to rituals, every faith also has ethical laws that are understandable and rational and universal. A religion without rituals is empty and a religion without ethics is blind. Recently there have been some concerns raised about circumcision as a medical procedure without clear benefits. Medical studies have indeed shown that there are several clear medical benefits from circumcision in reducing infections and diseases, but this has not ended the debate. Send QUESTIONS ONLY to The God Squad via email at godsquadquestion@aol.com.

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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

Sunday, March 12 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 www.cityofmartinez.org

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

St. Baldricks Shave-athon When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19 Where: Main Street Plaza

St. Patrick’s Day Fun When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19 Where: Main Street in downtown Martinez Details: Martinez Recreation Staff St. Patrick’s Day crafts and face painting on Main Street. Whether you are coming down for the Farmers Market or the St. Baldrick’s event, bring the To be continued ...

of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; … and all are alike

unto God.” Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer, and His restored gospel will lead us safely back to the presence of our

Heavenly Parents if we remain on the gospel path and follow in His footsteps. To which I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Sunday, March 19

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

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organizational structure through which you are taught and supported by men and women who are deeply committed to serving the Lord by serving you and your family? Where will you go to find living prophets and apostles, who are called by God to give you another resource for counsel, understanding, comfort, and inspiration for the challenges of our day? Where will you go to find people who live by a prescribed set of values and standards that you share and want to pass along to your children and grandchildren? And where will you go to experience the joy that comes through the saving ordinances and covenants of the temple? Brothers and sisters, accepting and living the gospel of Christ can be challenging. It has always been thus, and it ever will be. Life can be like hikers ascending a steep and arduous trail. It is a natural and normal thing to occasionally pause on the path to catch our breath, to recalculate our bearings, and to reconsider our pace. Not everyone needs to pause on the path, but there is nothing wrong with doing so when your circumstances require. In fact, it can be a positive thing for those who take full advantage of the opportunity to refresh themselves with the living water of the gospel of Christ. The danger comes when someone chooses to wander away from the path that leads to the tree of life. Sometimes

we can learn, study, and know, and sometimes we have to believe, trust, and hope. In the end, each one of us must respond to the Savior’s question: “Will ye also go away?” We all have to search for our own answer to that question. For some, the answer is easy; for others, it is difficult. I don’t pretend to know why faith to believe comes easier for some than for others. I’m just so grateful to know that the answers are always there, and if we seek them – really seek with real intent and with full purpose of a prayerful heart – we will eventually find the answers to our questions as we continue on the gospel path. In my ministry, I have known those who have drifted and returned after their trial of faith. My sincere hope is that we will invite an increasing number of God’s children to find and stay on the gospel path so they too can “partake of the fruit, which [is] desirable above all other fruit.” My heartfelt plea is that we will encourage, accept, understand, and love those who are struggling with their faith. We must never neglect any of our brothers and sisters. We are all at different places on the path, and we need to minister to one another accordingly. Just as we should open our arms in a spirit of welcoming new converts, so too should we embrace and support those who have questions and are faltering in their faith. Utilizing another familiar

metaphor, I pray that anyone thinking of leaving the “Old Ship Zion,” where God and Christ are at the helm, will pause and think carefully before doing so. Please know that even though great storms of wind and waves beat upon the old ship, the Savior is on board and is able to rebuke the storm with His command “Peace, be still.” Until then, we must not fear, and we must have unwavering faith and know that “even the wind and the sea obey him.” Brothers and sisters, I promise you in the name of the Lord that He will never abandon His Church and that He will never abandon any one of us. Remember Peter’s response to the Savior’s question and words: “To whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. “And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.” I testify that there is “no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ.” I also testify that Jesus Christ has called apostles and prophets in our day and restored His Church with teachings and commandments as “a refuge from the storm, and from wrath” that will surely come unless the people of the world repent and return to Him. I further testify that the Lord “inviteth them all to come unto him and partake

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Boys Basketball

Soccer

Season finale win clinches spot in NCS

Penalty shootout win puts Lady Dogs in semis

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Girls Basketball

Lady Bulldogs roll into NCS with big win

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Alhambra’s Nicki Rucki had four saves in the Bulldogs’ playoff win over Las Lomas, and saved a penalty in the deciding shootout. (GERARDO RECINOS / Martinez Tribune)

Alhambra girls knocked out of NCS by Sonoma sharp-shooting display By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s Lady Bulldog basketball team only lost five games this season, and that run allowed them to qualify for North Coast Section after missing the playoffs last season. However of those five losses, three came in the last five games, as the dream season limped over the finish line: the 58-40 loss to Sonoma Valley on Tuesday night. Much like their season, the Lady Bulldogs battled hard

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through the first half of the game, before slowly fading away in the Feb. 21 playoff contest. That’s not to take any credit away from Sonoma Valley. The Dragons made some adjustments at the halftime interval to stymie much of what the Bulldogs did on offense in the first half of play. For instance one thing they did effectively was key off on Alhambra’s main scoring threat in the opening half. Senior Karissa Wiebalk had 12 points at halftime alone. The sixfoot tall captain took advantage of her ability in the post, something we haven’t seen from her post-ACL injury, and ran with it.

Wiebalk, along with junior Kiera Rios, both saw a lot of time on the court, as Alhambra dominated the boards. Many of their points in the first half came off of offensive rebounds from the duo. That’s why things ended in a 13-13 tie in the first quarter. And why the first half also ended in a tie, at 23-23. At one point the Bulldogs went down eight points in the first half, but they went on a 10-2 run in the final four minutes of the half by working the ball into the post to Wiebalk. Out of the half, the Dragons made the adjustments, like any u

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When Northgate hosted Alhambra in December in the fourth game of the season, the Broncos needed a pair of stunning goals to beat the Bulldogs. This time around the Broncos’ goals were far from pretty. Northgate beat Alhambra 2-0 on Wednesday night with a pair of tap-in goals, and while they weren’t as easy on the eyes the result is a berth into a North Coast Section championship game. What can be more pretty than that? On the night of the Feb. 22 loss the Broncos were comprehensively the better team, and they cemented that right very early on in the match. They settled into play from the first kick and stopped the Bulldogs from wanting to play their soccer. The Broncos were a force on the ball, and while the energetic Bullu

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Alhambra midfielder Sarah Emigh’s (5) header on goal in the second half was one of the few chances the Lady Dogs created in their 2-0 loss to Northgate on Feb. 22, 2017. The loss eliminated the Bulldogs from the North Coast Section playoffs in the semi-finals.

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better as the spotlight brightens. The junior played a big role defensively in the Bulldogs’ first round win over Novato on Feb 15. Her work rate was second to none as she played all 80 minutes on the pitch, helping the team get a deserved 2-0 win. In the match against Las Lomas in the second round, Agostino helped the underdog

Alhambra team take down the favored Knights. The midfielder assisted teammate Marissa D’Atri’s opening goal, before going on to beat four defenders to score a brilliant one of her own. She also took and scored a penalty in the decisive shootout that allowed the Bulldogs to reach the North Coast Section semi-finals for the first time since 2011.

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Sports

Lady Dogs stun Las Lomas in penalty shootout

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. 17, 2017 TUESDAY "A" DIVISION WON

LOST

Games Played

DOUBLE SHOT

0.694

THE PLAYERS

0.694

BOCCE HUNKS

0.667

BOCCE BY TATE

0.556

SEASONED PACK

0.361

SHOCK TREATMENT

0.333

0.194

126

0.500

252

TEAM

THE REPRESENTATIVES TOTALS

TUESDAY "B" DIVISION Games TEAM

WON

LOST

Played

ROLLIN STONZ

0.861

D.A.L.

0.611

BELLA BOCCE

0.583

BALLS TO THE WALLS

0.500

CHEW BOCCE

0.389

PELOTAS CALIENTE

0.333

WHAT A BIOCCE

0.222

126

0.500

252

TOTALS

WEDNESDAY "A" DIVISION Games TEAM

WON

LOST

Played

ON A ROLL

0.889

WHO

0.611

READY SET ROLL

0.556

FOUR THREE TWO ONE

0.444

REDUX BOCCE

0.389

HAMMER TIME

0.389

BOCCE BY DIRKS

0.222

126

0.500

252

TOTALS

WEDNESDAY "B" DIVISION WON

LOST

Games Played

ALOHA CHIROPRACTIC

0.667

LES SCHWAB TIRES

0.611

PACIFICA PIZZA

0.611

ROLL HAPPY

0.583

ROLLING ROCKS

0.500

HARD TO HANDLE

0.306

EASY RIDERS

0.222

126

0.500

252

TEAM

TOTALS

THURSDAY "B" DIVISION Games TEAM

WON

LOST

Played

BOUN AMICI

0.750

CHALLENGERS

0.639

ON A ROLL (2)

0.611

BAD BOYS BAD BOYS

0.611

TEAM HAZLETT

0.417

DON’T BE SHORT

0.389

FREE BALLIN

0.083

126

0.500

252

WON

LOST

Played

ABC

0.872

WHO TOO

0.692

LA BOCCE VITA (RED)

0.667

BOCCE BY TATE

0.590

DUCKS

0.487

129

0.662

195

ET TU BOCCE

0.538

ROLLING STONES

0.513

SIR 8 ROLLERS

0.282

LA BOCCE VITA (WHITE)

0.231

0.128

129

0.338

195

TOTALS

WEDNESDAY SENIOR "RED & WHITE MIXED" DIVISION Games TEAM

TOTALS

ON A ROLL (3) TOTALS

THURSDAY SENIOR "RED" DIVISION WON

LOST

Games Played

CROCKET CRYSTALS

0.667

MISFITS

0.556

BOCCE GUYS TOO

0.556

BOTCHEE 101

0.528

BOCCE BRUISERS

0.472

LA BELLA VITA

0.389

SUGAR CUBES

0.333

126

0.500

252

TEAM

TOTALS

THURSDAY SENIOR "WHITE" DIVISION Games TEAM

WON

LOST

Played

SENIOR TRAVELERS

0.667

THE WINTER WONDERS

0.633

BOCCE FRIENDS REJECTS

0.600

BALLS O'FYRE

0.533

R.E.D.

0.300

PALLINO PALS

0.267

0.500

180

TOTALS

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune It took over 100 minutes of soccer for their to be a winner in the quarter-final clash between the Knights and the Bulldogs on Saturday night. In those 100 minutes both teams surely will have felt that they could have won the match. But the agonizing 2-2 draw on Feb. 18 between the Lady Bulldog soccer team and Las Lomas went down to penalties. The Martinez side stepped up confident and composed and buried four penalties to move on to the next round. In truth both teams played a better half of soccer than their opponents in the playoff clash. Alhambra got off to a dream start in the first half, while Las Lomas pulled the game back with a strong showing in the second half. Las Lomas pressured in spates, but were kept out due to a few saves from senior Nicki Rucki. The Alhambra shot stopper made four saves in the opening half, but none bigger than the one from the feet of Las Lomas’ dangerous goal-scorer Haley Brown. The tall senior was formidable for the Bulldogs, but after a solid spell, she was forced deeper into the middle of the pitch to retrieve the ball when the Bulldogs pressed higher. Brown was marked by Alhambra sophomore Sam Pearson in the middle of the park. Once the Bulldogs settled in, it wasn’t long until they got their opener. Sarah Emigh flicked a header into the box from a throw in, and it fell neatly at the feet of Marissa D’Atri. The junior winger react-

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The Alhambra girls varsity team and coaches rush the field as they find themselves victorious over Las Lomas in penalties on Feb. 18, 2017.

ed quickly and slotted a left-footed shot from close range. The goal did come slightly against the run of play. Las Lomas settled in quicker than Alhambra, but thanks to the saves by Rucki, they still had a shot. Las Lomas very nearly grabbed an equalizer seconds later, if not for a brilliant tackle by Chakeira Cox. The sophomore right back made a gutsy tackle in the 18-yard box to allow Alhambra to clear their lines. Carly Agostino gratefully obliged for the opportunity to double the lead. The tricky junior took on four defenders on her own to score the solo stunner, but a brave tackle by her fellow captain Lindsey Alford made the goal. Alford’s tackle allowed the Bulldogs to retain possession and played a big part in Agostino scoring the ‘worldie’. A poor tackle in the box on Agostino 10 minutes later nearly put the Bulldogs up with a third,

but because the junior Bulldog didn’t go down in the box, the referee kept the whistle at his neck. He didn’t feel the same way five minutes into the second half. Ed Marinelli and the rest of his staff were frustrated with many of the referees’ decisions in the match (as was his Las Lomas counterpart) but the one that flattened the Bulldogs was the penalty. Brown calmly slotted a captain’s penalty to restore faith to the home crowd. Rightfully so the Bulldog side of the field felt as if they’d been robbed. That feeling intensified when Sophia Runte slotted home a loose ball from a free kick in the 65th minute. When it came down to it neither team was outright better than their opponent. They both played well, but extra time was all for the Bulldogs. Play was open, but in the end the Bulldogs did well to control the game. However each team had a clear-cut chance to avoid penalties. Freshman Julia Betti played

an inch-perfect over the top ball to Agostino, but the junior fired her shot into the side netting. The Knights had a shot saved from the right foot of Katelyn Beasley. After the two extra time periods, penalties had to decide the match. Once again, Rucki saved the team. The senior saved the third Las Lomas penalty, while her teams Katie Christman, Emigh, Agostino and Pearson all calmly converted their spot kicks for the win. The win puts the Bulldogs into the NCS semi-finals for the first time since 2011. After winning the most important of the three games against the Knights, the Lady Dogs will get a chance for revenge against another team that beat them this season, the Northgate Broncos. It’ll take two for Alhambra to get into the championship game. For results from the Bulldogs’ semi-final clash against Northgate, see Page 8.

Boys close season out on high note, qualify for NCS By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Editor’s note: Due to a scheduling conflict between the boys and girls basketball team’s playoff games, we were unable to attend the boys game. The boys lost 64-34 to Analy-Sebastapol on Feb. 21, 2017. All the pressure, all the effort of the season came down to a single game for the Alhambra boys basketball team. Win and they were in. Mt. Diablo had managed to get the monkey off their back. They did not finish their season winless, but they didn’t manage to spoil Alhambra’s season. With their 76-54 win on Feb. 17, in the season finale, the boys clinched a spot in the playoffs. It seems unusual given their 10-16 record, but thanks to the league restructuring, the Bulldogs’ four wins against same Division III opponents (all four came against Mt. Diablo and

Ygnacio Valley) they clinched a .500 record and a playoff bid. The Bulldogs knew what was asked of them to reach the playoffs, and it didn’t take long for them to go out and fulfill their part of the deal. Alhambra busted out to a 12-2 run to start the game thanks tin part to scoring leader Thomas McDonald. The senior sparked the run but the guy who put the exclamation point on the end of it was the man who led the way in the first half. Wyatt Hammer’s first 3-pointer of the night forced Mt. Diablo to call a timeout to regroup and recover. His fourth expanded the lead to 15 points. Both came in the same half. Hammer’s early hot shooting display coupled with senior Jordyn Eglite exposing the size mismatch with the Red Devils was important for the Bulldogs on Friday night. Eglite lead all scorers with 22 points on the night, while the sophomore Hammer had 18.

It made up for the fact that McDonald had collected his third foul of the game with four minutes still left to play in the second quarter. Even without the leading scorer on the court, the Bulldogs continued to run smoothly on offense, but when they welcomed him back into the fold, he helped cushion the lead with nine points in the second half to give him a total of 21 on the night. Kinrick Todd was the fourth Bulldog to topple double-digit point totals, while Mt. Diablo only had the efforts of two scorers who matched Alhambra. Todd got the bulk of his points in the later stages of the game, and along with Brody Eglite, helped see the Bulldogs past Mt. Diablo and ultimately into the playoffs. The lead never was in question, but thanks to the efforts of some of the reserve Bulldogs, the team posted it’s third highest scoring total of the season.

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Lady Dogs roll into playoffs with lopsided win over Mt. Diablo By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Unlike their male counterparts, the girls varsity basketball team was in the playoffs when they took on Mt. Diablo on Feb. 17. Their destiny was sealed long before the 66-24 win on Friday night, and it would’ve taken something truly shocking to change that. What was less shocking was how easily they were able to dispatch the Red Devil girls, and do what few Alhambra teams before it have done. Their 22-win season stands aside some of the best Alhambra teams in recent memory, but there was little doubt they would take care of business after beating Ygnacio three days prior. A 25-3 quarter was only the start of the lopsided-ness of the results that day. Had it not been for a baked 3-pointer by Mt. Diablo’s Karen Ponce, the Red Devils may have been blanked in the first quarter. As it was they didn’t stand a chance at overturning the lead.

Alhambra started of shooting the ball well with, but it was a combination of size and shooting touch that built up the early lead. Senior Karissa Wiebalk had nine points in the first quarter alone, while both Lani Lara and Kaylee Pond chipped in five points a piece. The Red Devils did make some strides offensively for their dismal quarter, but their trouble came handling the basketball. They turned the ball over 31 times. Lara and Pond had a lot to due with that number, as they consistently picked the pocket of the Mt. Diablo guards, often directly turning those turnovers into fast break points. By the time halftime rolled around, the Bulldogs had nearly reached the magical 40-point mark that would trigger the running clock. Saelym Schmidt had tacked on eight points in the half to build up the lead, while the rest of the team followed suit. There wasn’t much competition left the rest of the way. The Red Devils were only outscored 13-7 in the

third quarter, and improved even on that mark in the fourth quarter by holding the Lady Dogs to 11 points. But in truth those present knew that Alhambra was not bothered with the remaining minutes on the clock. Those minutes only signified how much longer the Bulldogs would concentrate on Mt. Diablo before shifting their focus to their next unknown opponent. Coach Jason Bautista spoke to his girls after the game and reminded them that very few teams at Alhambra have accomplished what they have up to this point. But he also reminded them of the banner that hangs in the gym commemorating the 2001 girls varsity basketball team that won the Division III championship. It symbolized the work still to be done. The Lady Bulldogs earned a number nine seed in the North Coast Section Playoffs Division III bracket. For results from that game, please see Page 8.

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Alhambra sophomore Abby Brown led the Bulldogs with her vision from the point guard spot in their 66-24 win over Mt. Diablo in the league finale on Feb. 17, 2017.

Broncos play to near perfection in playoff win Dogs stymied in second uNCS: Continued

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dogs were up to the task of having to chase the ball, it wasn’t something they could do forever. After a flicked header from Sarah Emigh was saved in the sixth minute of play, there was hardly a sniff on goal from the Bulldogs for nearly 25 minutes. All the while the Broncos were forcing Alhambra’s wingers to track back and help out. Northgate’s wingers bombed down the touch lines and did well to stretch the field and force the Bulldogs to chase even more than before. Any shot on goal from the Bulldogs would have to come against the run of play, and it nearly did. In the 25th minute Carly Agostino created a chance from nothing, but her lofted shot didn’t get down quickly enough, and clipped to top side of the cross bar. Other than Nicki Rucki’s free kick from about 30 yards out being caught easily by Northgate’s Mikayla Ducey, the Bulldogs couldn’t test the net-minder. Even so, Alhambra looked organized enough. That and Nicki Rucki’s brilliant run of form in the playoffs made things look promising. Northgate struck on a lucky bounce just before half time, wiping away what could’ve otherwise been a resilient half of play. Rucki was beaten after a shot rebounded off the post went right into the path of the opportunistic Bronco attacker, who gratefully finished it up. Still, a goal down mean hardly anything. The Bulldogs came out in the second half and again it was their attacking midfielder who created a chance. This time Agostino worked hard to nick a throw in off the Northgate defender. The junior put the ball on her favored right foot, and fired a low shot just outside the keeper’s far post. Ducey was beaten by the effort, however it went just wide of the mark. Struggling to build from open play, the Bulldogs nearly got there equalizer from a set piece. Lindsey Alford’s corner met the head of her fellow captain, Emigh. The senior’s headed effort was parred at the far post, nearly pushed over the line by a run from sophomore Chakeira Cox.

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Alhambra’s Katie Christman was one of five seniors who played their last game as a member of the Alhambra Bulldogs.

However Cox arrived a second too late, and was judged to have fouled the keeper in the action. The Bulldogs slumped their heads a bit after the near goal, and were punished. It took until the 78th minute for the Broncos to get their second, but when they did they were sure they would be through to the next round. Again, the goal wasn’t pretty. After having made a pair of double saves earlier in the game, Rucki’s final save was bundled home agonizingly despite her best efforts. The senior keeper perhaps best kept the match in such a position of hope, and was unfairly beaten to truly seal the deal. When the final whistle rang, most of the players on the pitch found a senior to console, knowing that this last effort was their best at claiming the ring they so badly wanted.

good team does. They started putting a pair of players on the Alhambra center, forcing her to beat the double team if she was going to put up a decent attempt. On any other night that could free up a shooter like Saelym Schmidt or Lani Lara, and give them a better look. Schmidt had a resurgent second half, and ended up totaling a team-high 16 points on the night, but Lara was ice cold from the field. As if someone had punched in a video game cheat code, the senior guard from Alhambra suddenly couldn’t buy a basket. All the while Sonoma couldn’t miss from long range. They knocked down six triples in the third quarter alone, the back-breaker being 26-footer by senior Grace Cutting at the buzzer that put the Dragons up 10 points going into the fourth quarter. By that point it seemed as if the story had been written. Cutting continued to nail jumper after jumper, leading the way for the Dragons with a game-high 21 points. While fel-

from Page 8 low senior Kayla Field nailed a pair of 3-pointers in the first two possessions of the quarter. The 5-foot-8 senior guard Field matched Alhambra’s scoring effort in the quarter by herself. Uncharacteristically ice cold, the Bulldogs didn’t score for nearly six minutes. And they only converted a two shots from the field, the first coming from Kaylee Pond with the clock already having ran down to 1:06 left in the game. The hard fought effort is indicative of the fight the team has shown all year. But the result shows that despite some experience on the team, the side is still made of mostly underclassmen. At the very least the team will have the summer to improve, rather than having to face this displeasure of taking on Bishop O’Dowd-Oakland, Sonoma’s second round opponent. Bishop O’Dowd is currently ranked the 16th best girls basketball team in the nation according to MaxPreps. That’s 4165 places better than Sonoma, and 2930 better than Alhambra.

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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 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 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Penny Software Solutions. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2107 Greenwood Pl, Pittsburg, CA 94565. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Austin Roy Wilkinson, 2107 Greenwood Pl., Pittsburg, CA 94565. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Austin Roy Wilkinson. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 20, 2017. File #17-0000385-00 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 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 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. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Old Town Foodies.

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The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1044 Shary Cir, Concord, CA 94518. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Suzanne McNutt, 1935 Ferry St., Martinez, CA 94553. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Feb. 15, 2017. /s/ Suzanne McNutt. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 15, 2017. File #17-0001078-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Orange Theory Fitness Pinole. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1400 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole, CA 94564. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Santara Pinole LLC, 22709 Rancho Palomares Pl, Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Feb. 1, 2017. /s/ Tejal Patel, Partner/LLC Officer, Managing Member. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 15, 2017. File #17-0001075-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): WS VIOLIN SHOP. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 4021 PROMENADE ST., HERCULES, CA 94547. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): WAGNER RODRIGO DE SOUZA, 4021 PROMENADE ST., HERCULES, CA 94547. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ WAGNER RODRIGO DE SOUZA. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 15, 2017. File #17-0001059-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NUMBER: 49D091701-JC-000193 IN THE MATTER OF A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES XS - DOB 4/6/2000 (Minor child)

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AND ELBERT STEVENS, FATHER HEATHER LEIGH STEVENS, MOTHER AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING TO: Elbert Stevens and Any Unknown Alleged Fathers; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Marion Superior Court, 2451 N. Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 317-327-8392 for a Default Hearing on 5/12/2017 at 1:30 PM in JUVENILE HEARING ROOM 10, 1ST Floor. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is a child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing. UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition and a dispositional decree may be entered against you without further notice. Dated this 13th day of February, 2017 Ordered, Myla Eldridge Clerk of said Court, this 2/13/17 Deniece Rogers Safewright, 11657-49A Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services

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/s/ Myla A. Eldridge Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Green Stem Garden Supply. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 25 Marlee Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Casey James Salmon, 25 Marlee Road, 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/ Casey Salmon. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 16, 2017. File #17-0001121-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): TREASURES OF CASSIO. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 4825 BRIDLE COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531; PO Box 4322, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CASSANDRA DENISE O’NEAL, 4825 BRIDLE COURT, 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 Feb. 14, 2017. /s/ CASSANDRA O’NEAL. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 14, 2017. File #17-0001047-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): 3DShowcase.House. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1050 Chaucer Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lewis Bishop Realty Inc, 1050 Chaucer Dr, Brentood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Jan. 1, 2017. /s/ Lewis Bishop, CEO. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 10, 2017. File #17-0000990-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Pine Trade. The Street Address of Principal

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Place of Business is 1852 Pheasant Dr., Hercules, CA 94547; Mailing Address is 1511 Sycamore Ave., Ste M, #148, Hercules, CA 94547. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joshua Pineda, 1852 Pheasant Dr., Hercules, CA 94547. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Joshua Pineda. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 16, 2017. File #17-0001088-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): SEVEN STAR MARKET. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1500 Monument Blvd. A-3, Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mohamed H. Nasser, 327 Avalon Circle, Pittsburg, CA 94565. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1998. /s/ Mohamed H. Nasser. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 14, 2017. File #17-0001053-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name 7 STAR MARKET at 1500 Monument Blvd. A-3, Concord, CA 94520. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 10/27/15 under file number F-0006796-00. MOHAMED H. NASSER, 336 W. 10th St., Pittsburg, CA 94565; HALIMA S. SHAIBI, 336 W. 10th St., Pittsburg, CA 94565. This business was conducted by: Husband and Wife. /s/ MOHAMED H. NASSER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on Feb. 14, 2017. Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Vista Verde Gardening Services. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1192 Have Ct., Concord, CA 94520. The busi-

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ness is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ignacio FaJardo, 1192 Haven Ct., Concord, CA 94520; Guadalupe FaJardo, 1192 Haven Ct., Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/2011. /s/ Ignacio FaJardo; Guadalupe FaJardo. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 16, 2017. File #17-0001087-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Above Grade Level at 2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 4126, San Ramon, CA 94583. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 1/24/2012 under file number 2012 0000 455-00. SIMS* Educational Services, LLC, 2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 4216, San Ramon, CA 94583. This business was conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. /s/ IZHAR KHAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on Feb. 2, 2017. Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): INCA COOKIE. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 452 Virgil St., Bay Point, CA 94565. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carmen Flores, 452 Virgil St., Bay Point, CA 94565. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ CARMEN FLORES. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 24, 2017. File #17-0000478-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Centurion Development LLC. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1717 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520; P.O. Box 440, Alamo, CA 94507. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Centurion Development, 1717 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Mark Bernhard,

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Managing Member. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 17, 2017. File #17-0001135-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): EYECONIK MEDIA; BETTER YOUR LIFE. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2349 Marcia Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kanoa Utler, 2349 Marcia Drive, 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 January 1, 2017. /s/ Kanoa Utler. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 21, 2017. File #17-0001185-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Smoking Monkey Grill. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 915 Main St., Martinez, CA 94553; 1730 Endriss Dr., Martinez, CA 94553. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vu Phan, 1730 Endriss Dr., Martinez, CA 94553. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Vu Phan. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 16, 2017. File #17-0001117-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): TactiPaw. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2635 Contra Costa Boulevard APT G3, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michaela Alexandra Pama, 2635 Contra Costa Boulevard APT G3, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523; Diandra Leigh Anne Connolly, 2635 Contra Costa Boulevard APT G3, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Feb. 7, 2016. /s/ Michaela Alexandra Pama. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 22, 2017. File #17-0001208-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Good things come to those who wait. A significant other could be poised to make a major decision but you can spoil the outcome by being too aggressive. Guard against acting recklessly or on the spur of the moment. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A pair of oxen can plow more land in less time than one. Your thoughts may revolve around a significant other’s obsession. Discussions could lead to material success for those couples who share great dreams. GEMINI (May 21June 20): Banish daydreams and bear with it. Get last minute projects completed while you have time. It is much too easy to be distracted by shifting moods and the topic of the moment. Focus on what is really important. CANCER (June 21July 22): Don’t be in too much of a rush or make a fuss. The little mistakes you make could cost you a great of time later. Be precise about the minute details and you’ll have extra time for some fun and excitement. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your practical side can handle all the dismal details. That lets your fun-loving side a chance to shine brighter. You may be emotionally at peace with the world and can relax and enjoy all the good things in life. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Know your numbers. Your grasp of business tactics and the handling of strategic planning methods can put you in the driver’s seat. Take control before you give in to occasional outbursts of extravagant spending.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The mood to mingle like a single could interfere with wedded bliss or other committed relationships. Invite friends over to share a meal or make outings a group affair to satisfy your desire for excitement. SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21): Your feelings can’t be bottled and labeled for decanting later. A vague feeling of unrest or concern could waste both your time and energy. Discuss your concerns and doubts with a loved one as soon as possible. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A commitment to a pledge, job or project may mean you must delay or sacrifice a personal desire. It’s far better to honor your promises and make others happy than to receive transitory gratification. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Endless amounts of get-up-andgo are at your beck and call, especially if you are warming up to begin a race to the finish line. A do-or-die attitude will see an important scheme or plan through to completion. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Pull your own weight. Do your fair share and take the extra steps to do more than you bargained for. By handling responsibilities that others tend to shirk you can rest easy knowing that the job was done well. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Give as much as you can to get whatever you want. You may yearn for assurances from the one you love. Use the right words to persuade someone of your trustworthiness to receive the outcome you desire. (c) 2017 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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